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CONTENTS

FEBRUARY 2024

features

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MANAGING EDITOR

David Dinsmore

ADVERTISING SALES

Brad Carter

CREATIVE DIRECTION Kelsey Walker Fawn Wilson-Olivarez

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8 Prominent 19th-Century Black Artist Featured In MGMOA Collection

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KEEP THE CHANGE NUTRITION 101

10 Habitat For Humanity’s ReStore Home Goods Store Set To Open Feb. 16 At Shawnee Mall

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OVER THE FENCE

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SONIC CONTEST

13 Intergenerational Preschool Connecting Students, Seniors Seeks To Launch This Fall

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SHAWNEE HISTORY

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MENTAL HEALTH

19 Potawatomi Fire Players, Staff Receive Championship Rings Ahead Of New Season

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EXERCISE S SELF-CONTROL S

elf-control is a virtue that doesn’t get a lot of hype, but in the realm of making good choices, it’s paramount. The key to keeping more of your money than you spend is exercising restraint. There is, at times, a certain catharsis that comes from spending, which may keep us from using the rational sides of our brains. Thus, lately I’ve Angela Rowland noticed these questions coming to my mind at those precious moments just before clicking “Submit Order.”

• Will this item fill an actual need? Recently I was tempted to buy new boots for an upcoming trip because I needed waterproof shoes. It was a real need.

• Do I own anything else that could fill this need? But then I remembered I already owned boots. I don’t wear them very often, but they might actually work for this need.

• Could I adjust anything I own to fill this need at a lower cost than buying something new?

Perhaps, rather than buying new waterproof shoes I could buy a spray that would better protect currently-owned shoes from the weather. This spray would cost significantly less than a new pair of shoes.

• Is this a need that must be filled at this moment? These shoes I was considering – even if I still feel I need them – weren’t on any particular sale at the moment. Though I knew I could find discounts, there was no pressing need to purchase now.

If the final question is answered with a no, consider holding off until it’s simply not possible any longer to avoid the need or a cheaper option presents itself. Perhaps at the end of this series of questions, you’ll be able to close the tab and walk away satisfied with the thought that “a penny saved is a penny earned.” S Angela Rowland is an OBU graduate and a stay-at-home mother of four. She enjoys finding new ways to stretch the paycheck and share some of her favorite tips and deals.

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INTERMITTENT FASTING ince intermittent fasting is such a popular topic, I thought it would be worth me bringing up in this column. There are a lot of mixed reviews on the topic and pros and cons,as well.

Intermittent fasting has many options. It is an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting. It doesn’t prescribe specific foods to eat or avoid, but rather focuses on when to eat. The primary emphasis is on the timing of meals and the periods of abstaining from food.

People choose their fasting time and might choose a time between 12 to 16 hours. The 16/8 method is a common method. This method involves daily fasting for 16 hours and restricting your daily eating to an 8-hour window. For example, you might eat between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and fast from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning. That amount of fasting may be too long for some depending on other factors like diabetes or your workout schedule.

I do often recommend giving yourself at least a 12/12 fast. This method has you fasting for 12 hours and then also gives you a 12-hour eating window. Giving your digestive system and liver a 12-hour break from food can be a great thing. The goal of intermittent fasting is to include a metabolic state that promotes fat burning and other metabolic benefits during the fasting periods. As with many things in life, some studies suggest potential health benefits, but individual responses to intermittent fasting can vary. Most research shows even more of a benefit for men versus women. If you have further questions about intermittent fasting or need help deciding if this is right for you, reach out to schedule your nutrition appointment.

Tomato Soup

My all-time favorite meal – tomato soup and grilled cheese. Anyone else? I can’t take full credit for this one.

I was at a friend’s house and we were trying to figure out how to make dairy-free tomato soup, and man, did she figure it out. Notice the secret ingredient below.

Ingredients: 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 2 cans great northern beans 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 small can of tomato paste 28oz can crushed tomatoes 5 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes, diced Dash of salt

Directions: You need either a handheld immersion blender, a powerful blender or a food processor. If using a blender or food processor, take all ingredients and blend until smooth before adding to a large skillet and then bring to a low boil. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. If using a handheld immersion blender, put all ingredients straight into a large skillet and bring to a low boil. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes and then blend with immersion blender to get the desired consistency.

Nutritional Information per serving: Makes: 8 servings Calories: 259 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 421mg Carbohydrates: 50g Dietary Fiber: 13g Protein: 14.5g Nutrition 101: Beans. I couldn’t believe there were beans blended in this soup.

What a great way to get some beans into your diet. The great thing about this soup is that you are getting vegetables and beans in your meal. You could pair with a side salad for some extra veggies. When it is just the right weather, I really want a grilled cheese sandwich with some yummy sourdough bread. If you need to keep the meal entirely dairy free, there are a lot of dairy free cheese options available. S Andrea Beck, a registered dietitian and personal trainer, received her master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. She offers personal training and nutrition education through an online platform, StrongHER along with functional nutrition and labs through Laser Focus. For inquiries, visit strongherwithandrea.com, or the Facebook page, Nutrition and Exercise 101 with Andrea.

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ebruary is Black History Month, so I want to highlight a great 19th-century artist, Henry Ossawa Tanner. The MGMoA has one of his works on display, “Scene in Cairo.”

Tanner was one of the first Black artists to gain international fame. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in 1859, his father was a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and his mother was a former slave. In 1879, he began his studies at the Pennsylvania

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Academy of the Fine Arts under the direction of Thomas Eakins. He was the only Black student in his class of 100. Growing up with a minister father influenced his art. He became known for his religious paintings.

He moved to Paris in 1891 and only briefly returned to America in 1902. He stayed in Paris because he endured less racism there. He told a magazine writer, “In Paris no one regards me curiously. I am simply M[onsieur] Tanner, an American

artist. Nobody knows or cares what was the complexion of my forebears.”

In 1898, he met Jessie Macauley Olssen, a Swedish-American opera singer. They married a year later and settled in Paris.

In 1923, Tanner was appointed Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, the highest national order of merit in France.

His art spanned many styles including realism, symbolism, impressionism and orientalism. “Scene in Cairo” would

fit in the orientalism style because it features people and architecture different from Western Europe and America. Orientalism became popular in the 19th century and featured people and architecture from the Middle East and Asia. In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Tanner traveled throughout North Africa. He would have painted “Scene in Cairo” during one of these trips.

He died in 1937 in Paris.

Tanner's “Sand Dunes at Sunset, Atlantic City” (c. 1885; oil on canvas) hangs in the Green Room at the White House; it is Scan this code to visit the first painting by the Mabee-Gerrer a Black artist to have Museum of Art’s athome project page. been purchased for the permanent collection of the White House. It was purchased from Tanner’s grandniece in 1995.

Fr. Gerrer acquired “Scene in Cairo” in the 1930s. In Fr. Gerrer’s 1942 catalog of the collection, he listed Tanner’s various awards and

honors along with the entry for this piece then added, “He painted mainly Biblical subjects and his works are represented and admired in most art galleries.”

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Habitat For Humanity’s ReStore Home Goods Store Set To Open Feb. 16 At Shawnee Mall FROM STAFF REPORTS

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ose Rock Habitat for Humanity began expanding into Shawnee from the Norman area just prior to the April 19 tornado last year.

During that time, the organization has found ways to help its newest neighbors recover while forming partnerships to provide community support and begin looking toward helping some reach housing independence.

Next month, the group will take another step toward those goals with the grand opening of its local ReStore at 10 a.m. on Feb. 16 at the Shawnee Mall be-

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tween Kohls and Buffalo Wild Wings.

The store will offer home goods and improvement resources at a discount price for those looking to do some projects around their home currently while also supporting their neighbors in a variety of ways.

“The sales that come from this is our No. 1 funding engine,” said April Grant, Shawnee community engagement coordinator with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity. “It’s very critical for us to have something like this to go into our home building projects and other programs as we look to rebuild here in Shawnee

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity will open its ReStore at 10 a.m. on Feb. 16 featuring home improvement goods with proceeds going toward funding building projects aimed at providing home ownership for local residents.

— Photos submitted (after the April 19 storms).”

The funds generated through the ReStore, coupled with generous donations from individuals and businesses, enable Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity to serve the South Central Oklahoma community in various ways.

This includes building and repairing

homes for hardworking families and constructing ramps for aging individuals or those with disabilities. This local grand opening marks a significant milestone for an organization dedicated to building homes and fostering independence through homeownership since its founding in 1993.

The “lifeblood” of the store’s inventory comes from donations, so members of the community can also make an impact by providing furniture, appliances, lumber, books, housewares and other home improvement items to the ReStore, Grant said. They cannot take clothing, shoes or second hand mattresses.

Additionally, the store is also seeking volunteers who can help operate the 14,000 square foot retail space.

ReStores also allow for operation of a care portal providing for the needs of foster or other families in need in the community, offering a 50 percent discount for those working through an as-

sistance agency, Grant said.

“The ReStore serves in many different ways,” she said.

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity is committed to affordability and community engagement, according to a press release. By incorporating donated materials into home construction, the organization makes homeownership more accessible to deserving families. Recipients actively contribute to the realization of their dreams by working alongside the Habitat team, leveraging their sweat equity to create lasting homes.

With more than 55 homes constructed, Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity has become a beacon in their efforts to address the critical issue of affordable housing in South Central Oklahoma. In the year 2000, the organization extended its impact by opening the ReStore, a unique venture aimed at generating funds for its noble cause.

This innovative store sells gently used

furniture, appliances, and household items, providing the community with affordable options while supporting the organization's mission.

Through low interest home loans, these families gain economic independence, allowing them to allocate their hard-earned income to essential needs.

Freed from the burden of unmanageable mortgage payments, they contribute not only to their own well-being but also to the broader local community.

As Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity expands its footprint with the grand opening of the ReStore in Shawnee, it invites the community to join in celebrating a legacy of compassion, empowerment, and sustainable community development. Together, we build not just homes but thriving communities for generations to come.

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Intergenerational Preschool Connecting Students, Seniors Seeks To Launch This Fall

new intergenerational preschool program launching in August will seek to tackle two concerns facing most American communities now: a shortfall in childcare options and a way to engage seniors living in a society experiencing a loneliness epidemic.

Honor Academy will operate a daycare and preschool program on the campus of New Hope Baptist Church at 37496 New Hope Road where seniors can partner with educators to help shape young minds and impact the next generation with their own insights and experiences. In turn, seniors participating in the program will have new opportunities to engage and learn new things themselves as they interact with the staff and students.

About two years ago, Amber Crawley received an inquiry about whether New Hope Baptist Church would consider opening a “mother’s day out” or preschool program, but she didn’t know if the timing was right.

The idea, however, piqued her interest as she began considering the service it would provide for members of the community – not just the families needing preschool options but also seniors looking for more ways to get involved and share from their experiences. Her husband, Shawn, had recently taken the pastor position at the church located near the Bethel Acres area, and the Crawleys had a long history of working in the family ministry realm.

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Honor Academy is set to open an intergenerational preschool in August at New Hope Baptist Church at 37496 New Hope Road in Tecumseh that will provide opportunities for senior adults to engage with younger students and make an impact on each other’s lives. lationship between older and younger generations – also began to come up more in their discussions, so she began doing some research about other programs around the country.

“I was amazed at what I found,” Crawley said.

She presented some of the ideas she found and programs that existed

to people she knew that worked in the realms of child and senior services, and she received great response from local and state-level experts in those fields.

“God really put together a team of experts.” Crawley said. “Every time I had a question, he would bring someone who had answers.”

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which looks to reduce loneliness; increase cognitive, physical and emotional health; and enhance a sense of purpose by providing opportunities to invest in the lives of the young through intentional play & educational activities while encouraging intergenerational connectedness and fostering honor and empathy through engagement with senior adults in early childhood education.

An organization separate from New Hope Baptist Church, Crawley and her supporters approached leadership to partner in housing the intergenerational ministry on the campus, which already housed classrooms, gymnasium, large playgroun space, a kitchen and other elements that would allow them to provide a full-service daycare and preschool.

Now, Honor Academy is putting together the elements it needs to make the most of their vision as they work toward launching in August, said Crawley, who is serving as the community director for Honor Academy. They are finalizing all of the necessary licensing while Crawley and the board members are working in the community to spread the word about the need for senior volunteers to work with their full-time educators and students.

Honor Academy has designated three different types of engagement they seek to bring into the program, including: Sages – Classroom volunteers assisting the lead teachers in lessons and activities 2-4 days each week.

Grands – Guy Grands and Gal Grands who participate on Tuesday & Thursday mornings in special supervised activities.

Memory Makers (M&Ms) – Senior adults who participate in monthly events both on and off campus, such as a nursing center visit.

There’s really not an age limit for those participating in the senior element of the program, Crawley said, and they don’t have to come from any particular professional or educational background to get involved. Whether it’s reading, arts & crafts, music & movement, gardening or any other number of activities, seniors can share their insights with the youngsters in a variety of ways through what Honor Academy is putting into its program.

“There are countless gifts and skills that our senior adults have to offer, and it may be completely unrelated to the job that they held for 40+ years,” said Crawley, who emphasized that all those associated with the program will undergo all necessary background checks and safety measures before participating.

While there are many ways for them to get involved at Honor Academy, senior adults will need to have access to transportation that can get them to the campus, and they must be able to provide for their own health needs.

“We are not able to serve as an adult daycare, but we can absolutely provide a place where a family member can bring a loved one who is able to transport themselves to participate,” Crawley said.

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ongoing for decades that show connections with lower rates of some common health concerns among those with more opportunities for interaction and engagement.

There are some sites around Oklahoma that currently feature pre-K programs on-site at senior living centers, but Honor Academy will focus on bringing seniors into the students’ lives at their campus at New Hope Baptist Church. The program will not operate at the level of care needed for a full-time adult daycare. Instead, they are looking to bring seniors from the community into the lives of the students participating.

And seniors are not the only people who receive the benefits of intergenerational interaction. Crawley said they encountered research that shows this model indicated more advanced motor and cognitive skills in children as well as greater social & emotional competencies.

The intergenerational model may be unique to the area, but Honor Academy will still operate as a fully functional preschool, and its leadership has set its goals above the measures for academic success set forth by the state.

“We want to make sure that we are exceeding standards,” Crawley said. “It’ll be a structured preschool day with lots of hands-on activities and a clear scope and sequence of what they’re learning.”

The activities they participate in with the seniors will connect to what they are learning in the cirriculum and will provide another method to reinforce those lessons, Crawley said.

Additionally, shared care for both young and old lightens the load for families, both financially and relationally, according information available from the organization.

Honor Academy plans to operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday-Thursday following a basic school year schedule with a shortened summer program.

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he Potawatomi Fire celebrated its 2023 TBL championship with a ceremony featuring the presentation of championship rings at a banquet Jan. 18 at the FireLake Arena.

In only its second season in The Basketball League, the Fire took home the national championship at the end of the 2023 season when they defeated the St. Louis Griffins 98-89 in game 3 of the finals.

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The Potawatomi Fire won the 2023 TBL national championship last spring and celebrated with a ring presentation ceremony in January prior to the start of the 2024 season at 6 p.m. on March 1 against the Enid Outlaws at the Firelake Arena at 18145 Old Rangeline Road. — Photos submitted tribally-owned team, Fire manager David Qualls said. Seeing it come together so quickly gave those in the organization a great sense of accomplishment.

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Fire coach Mark Dannhoff was named Coach of the Year, Chuck Guy was named Defensive Player of the Year and the Fire Girls were named the best dance team in the Central Conference.

At the banquet and ceremony, championship rings were presented to the Fire players and Fire Girls in addition to Dannhoff receiving his Coach of the Year ring and Guy receiving his ring for Defensive Player of the Year.

Deshawn Munson also received his ring for being named 2022 MVP for TBL. While players and coaches received recognition for their achievements on the court, the team also gave rings to members of the business and facility operations at the Firelake Arena to acknowledge the roles they played in supporting the team and its fans during last year’s championship season.

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we do,” Qualls said. “We want to honor them.”

Fire sponsors were also honored at the event. Vyve Broadband and Chickfil-A were presented with framed, autographed jerseys for their support.

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ceremony were the fans who came out to the games during the last two seasons of Potawatomi Fire basketball, Qualls said. Game after game, the fanbase seemed to grow to the great appreciation of the players and staff.

In fact, word had gotten out after the first season about the fan support in Shawnee and has helped attract players to the team for the last couple of offseasons.

“When you have a fanbase, you always play better,” said Qualls, who said the fan experience has been the organization’s primary focus from inception.

The Fire will bring at least eight starters and heavy minute players back this year along with some new top talent as they seek to “ring and repeat,” “This year, we are the team to beat,” said Qualls, who noted that this year’s squad is shaping up to be even stronger. “We’re excited and ready to go.”

The Potawatomi Fire will kick off the 2024 season against the Enid Outlaws at 7 p.m. on March 1. They also will play an exhibition game on Feb. 24 with free admission for the community.

Tickets and the 2024 season schedule are available online at potawatomifire.com.

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BY BRANDON DYER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY RENEWAL OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY

is name was Michael. we were all competing against something, but Michael put He was from Fayetteville, winning and losing on hold to enjoy a little Arkansas, and if it weren’t for conversation with a stranger and help him him, I might not have finished reach the finish line. the Growler that day.

I suppose at times we all live our lives as The Oklahoma Gravel Growler is a gravel if we are competing against something. Comcycling race hosted by Craig MacIntyre and the peting against a false ideal. A former version crew at SpOKeLAHOMA. Several hundred cyclists of ourselves. A future version of ourselves we think from all over the U.S. and Canada converge in the others will like more. Competing against a coShawnee area for one of the very best and very first worker. Against our own shortcomings. Life may races of the season. The route has stretched out into be a race, but what if the race isn’t about winning some of Pottawatomie County’s most scenic backat all? What if the race is simply about the journey? roads. These are the sorts of roads that gravel en- Brandon Dyer The path that leads to the finish line? What if we thusiasts live for. were meant to focus on the beauty of each moment It was on one of these scenic backroads a few years ago and not try to fast forward to the winner’s circle? Would that that my bike malfunctioned. I was about 60 miles into the change how we run it? race, and my bike would no longer shift. For my singleI’d like to think it would for me. I want to live to enjoy speed friends, this would not be a problem. But for me – today. Yes, being prepared for one’s future is wise and good, a guy who had only been riding a few years – this meant but what little moments of beauty might we be forfeiting if trouble. You see, a single middle-of-the-road gear isn’t so life’s focus is skewed toward winning and losing and not tobad on flat roads. One can get by just fine. However, when ward the tiny, invaluable moments of today? I’m not sure it comes to climbing hills, most folks need more gearing op- if Michael was thinking with deep introspection when he tions to shift into, and mine were gone. With the inability chose not to pass up an opportunity to connect with another to shift into easier gears on hills, my out-of-shape legs were traveler, but it was meaningful to me all the same. taking a beating.

Let’s look for those tiny moments that happen each day to After 10 or 15 miles of this, I was exhausted. Out of put the winning and losing of life on hold and embrace the strength and with about 15 miles to go, I was beginning to moment in which we are living. We just might find at the finhave thoughts of giving up. My mind was playing tricks on ish line that some of life’s most meaningful moments came me, and I wondered if I needed to waive the white flag and in the fray when we least expected them. S call for a ride.

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ust like schools being developed almost as soon as basement. Caught in the early stages, librarians, firefighters and Shawnee became a town, some citizens were intent on a citizens made valiant efforts to save many books. Because of the library becoming available. structure’s sturdy material composition, much of the building Before 1900, this “library” was in homes and businesses. The was also saved. Books, supplies and even furniture were carried need for “books” and what they meant was important to the out while many Shawnee citizens stood in the park watching new community, so by 1901, a board was organized. A circulat- with sadness. Later, many of the same folks helped carry the ing library was developed within two years as the donation of surviving books to a building downtown to keep a public limore books continued. brary open.

Those involved supported the makeshift facilities themIt took about two years, but the well-loved library building selves, but the need for a building persisted. Shawnee was came back through the efforts of many, including the city itself, growing. More people were arrivclubs, organizations and individuing to make Shawnee their home, als. It retained the beautiful look on especially with the arrival of the the outside but without the dome. railroads and the business they And the patrons returned. brought in.

About 1940, like other long-ago City leaders helped maintain a libuilt buildings, there were issues brary and agreed to donate a corner with elements like the roof and lightportion of Woodland Park where a ing. The city came in with a face-lift, building could be erected. Donaand a while later, the library added tions came and fundraisers were air conditioning. Then in 1976, the held, including a lecture by WilShawnee Carnegie Library joined liam Jennings Bryan. Then a group Tecumseh and McLoud in the mulheaded by a local banker reported Originally the Carnegie Library opened for the ticounty Pioneer Library System. A the news from steel-magnate An- benefit of the fledgling Shawnee township, the bookmobile was added as well. building has continued to serve the public since drew Carnegie. Known for using his Twelve years later, city leadwealth to build libraries across the 1905 with proposed plans to house a veterans ers agreed that the beautiful little country, Carnegie studied Shaw- museum in the future. — Photo submitted library building in the park wasn’t nee’s plans, the work already done and forwarded $15,000 to adequate to serve the population, could not support the new the committee. technical needs nor did it meet safety standards. Property on On April 9, 1905, the first brick for the library was laid. Main at Philadelphia was chosen, and a large donation by the Funds continued to come in from donations, banquets and Bodard family was accepted to build an up-to-date facility. even a flower show, and new books were selected for Shawnee’s It took about two years, but the new library became a realCarnegie Library. A hundred new patrons were added from ity. In March 1989, the 84-year-old Carnegie Library closed its April 1904 through the following year. doors as a public library, but the well-known structure continThe opening date was set for July, but it was October before ued to serve the city of Shawnee. The district attorney offices the library was ready to move in. The local opera house orches- moved into the building from the county courthouse next door. tra opened the big event, and the president of Oklahoma A&M Now that those offices have their own new home, the iconic College spoke about how Shawnee had overcome various dif- Carnegie Library building continues to serve as an important ficulties to reach their goal. place in Shawnee. A law museum will continue in a portion of Just before Oklahoma’s statehood in 1907, the library re- the space, and a veterans museum is being planned for much ported it was self-supporting. Over the years, the local Carn- of the remaining area, corresponding with the Veterans Park egie Library held many events, festivals and plays as well as next door. information and fundraisers. The beautiful structure was wellAll those who’ve grown up with the Carnegie Library buildused, growing with more books, magazines and resources and ing through its many years of service in whatever capacity by even more patrons. would be pleased that part of Shawnee’s history continues to And then … tragedy. On Dec. 9, 1927, a fire started in the be saved. S www.shawneeoutlook.com

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hen it comes to ing the book titled, “You Are Not making progress Your Brain: The 4-Step Solutoward wellness tion for Changing Bad Habits, goals, I have had a history of Ending Unhealthy Thinking, taking a tumble right out of the and Taking Control of Your starting gate because of my apLife.” This book was essential Carter proach. My expectations were in helping me name and call generally too big with tight out my negative thoughts, timelines based on what I thought I identify my values and narrow down should be doing, and I didn't take into my priorities. Complete game changer. account the rest of my life’s obligations Connect to healthy support systems or even what felt best to me at the time. and resources. No doubt you have the I quickly felt like a failure, and it greatly greatest of intentions, but the feeling of slowed my momentum towards mak- motivation comes and goes for everying positive changes. one. People that find progress in their Here are a few personal tips that I've wellness goals recognize that they can’t learned the hard way that you may find do it alone. People provide support, useful as you plot out your wellness in- encouragement, accountability and tentions or goals for 2024. resources that show up at just the time Work toward cultivating a more bal- you were going to give up. They offer anced, less extreme mindset. Remem- that healthy and hopeful outlook you ber, your thoughts, feelings and behav- may be lacking at any moment. iors are all related. If your thoughts are Reach out to see if someone else relentless, then you are not going to feel wants to do something with you. Conso great, and you are more likely to en- nect in person, via text or on a social gage in unhealthy behaviors or unhelp- media platform. ful habits to find relief. Our thought Explore the resources you may need patterns have been developed and rein- to be successful. Check out opportuforced over time. These thoughts might nities that are on Facebook, your local seem true and unbending, but they library, or in the Shawnee Outlook. only feel natural because you’ve pracPay attention to the way you set ticed them so much. Take heart. As you your intentions or goals. practice new thinking patterns, they Set a goal that matters to you. Don’t will become your new normal. try to compete or keep up with other Pay attention to your stinkin’ people. Embrace your own wellness thinkin’ and take action to address it. journey and let other people have You can experiment with journaling, theirs. reciting positive affirmations or conPick 1-3 things to focus on and let necting with a therapist or positive sup- the rest go. Chances are if you are makport system. ing steady progress in one area of your Consider checking out or purchas- life, it will naturally benefit or improve

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Set goals you can trip over. Every time you set a goal and accomplish it, your brain receives a dopamine reward. Your system doesn’t care how big or small the goal is. The reward is the same. Why not set super small goals or at least break your big goal into tiny steps and get rewarded as many times as you can throughout the day or week?

The easier the task is, the more likely you are to stick with it. As you maintain your commitment, you will receive the feel-good chemicals that make you happy and keep you motivated. Your seemingly small efforts will create momentum and within time, you will see results.

Explore. Review. Adjust. Setting goals and developing a plan to get there is largely a guessing game. Getting into an exercise routine, eating nutritious foods and losing weight may sound simple enough, but in reality, making progress in these areas is such a complex and long-term conversation. Truths, insights and understanding about what it takes to really accomplish these goals are revealed over time, generally after many “failed” attempts. Check in with yourself on a weekly or monthly basis.

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The truth is time is going to pass, and then it is going to run out. Even if you don't achieve every goal, it will feel good knowing you were walking the path that was right for you.

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Feb. 17: The Arts @317 will offer the chance to get some hands-on experience with a basket weaving workshop starting at 10 a.m. Information: (405) 659-8193

Feb. 15: The Third Thursday Poetry Reading will begin at 7 p.m. at the Lunch Box at 217 E. Main St. featuring Ken Hada, professor of English at East Central University, organizer of the annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival, author of more than 15 books of poetry, winner of the Oklahoma Book Award for poetry in 2022 and most recently author of “Come Before Winter” published by Turning Plow Press. His reading will be followed by an open mic session for attendees to read up to two poems of their own or from a favorite poet.

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Feb. 18: The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present the 49th annual Concerto-Aria concert featuring an orchestra of nearly 40 members, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public.

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Feb. 15-24: Shawnee Little Theatre presents “The Play That Goes Wrong,” which features a play within a play format as a troupe of accident-prone actors and crew try to stage a classic whodunit against all odds. The shows start at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1829 N. Airport Drive. Information: shawneelittletheatre.com Feb. 16: The Arts @317 will host its own Block pARTy from 5:30-8:30 p.m. featuring artist Susan Chambers, who will be demonstrating her lampworked glass technique of making beads to make into jewelry and other items. Also on display is the work of about 50 other different Oklahoma artists.

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March 1: Singer-Songwriter Night returns to Shawnee with a new venue. Come check out local musical talent from Gordon McKinney, Dave Whited, Jay Tracy, Jonanthan Marshall, Kevin Hall, Mike Hilliary and Wendy Allyn starting at 6 p.m. at Speak8Ery at 8 E. Main St. March 3: Locomotive Operators of Central Oklahoma will host its monthly public run 1-4 p.m. at 29626 Lake Drive in McLoud. Ride the rails on powered ⅛-scale locomotives right outside of Shawnee Twin Lakes. Information: locotrains.org March 9-10: The Community Art Gallery of Shawnee will host its 5th annual Spring Fling art show sponsored by the Shawnee Mall. The show will feature many of the area’s most talented artists of all ages and skill ranges, including specially featured award-winning artists, local favorites, art activities, demonstrations and a mall-wide gallery walk with.

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