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Moore Spooky Fun

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he month of October is upon us. And it’s time for lit jack o’ lanterns, dancing skeletons, costumed celebrations, fiendish scares and trick or treaters. The City of Moore has an epic Halloween celebration planned. On Oct. 30, volunteers and brave souls will gather at Little River Park for some frightful fun. An annual community tradition,, the Little River Trail of Horror is throwing it back to some of the most iconic thrillers. Volunteers will bring the most chilling movies to life, for one of the scariest nights in Moore. Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger will be there waiting. But do you have what it takes to survive where many characters have fallen before you? Admission is $8 and tickets must be purchased in advance online or at The Station. Those concerned about attending due to COVID-19 can rest assured that safety precautions will be in place. “COVID-19 suppression is a major

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topic when planning for each event we host,” said Teresa Smith, marketing specialist with the city of Moore. “We stay updated on CDC guidelines and work to implement them in order to create a safe environment for our patrons. We will be taking precautions such as spacing people waiting in line.” “Masks and social distancing are encouraged,” she added. Smith also went on to emphasize that all of the city’s events will be handled with great care. “For the Trail of Horrors, we limit the group size to no more than 10 people at a time,” she explained. “We are cleaning all equipment and appropriate supplies with approved disinfectant before, during and after the events. Actors at the Trail of Horror will be spaced out along the trail and will not make contact with any of the patrons that come through the trail.” -19SM

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American Legion Post 184 honors founding members

ike most veterans who saw action in the first and second World Wars, Dennis Almack of Moore wanted to continue to be of service to his country. And, like most veterans of the era, serving as a Legionnaire as part of an American Legion Post was Almack’s aim. So, on October 22, 1945, 16 men, mostly veterans of those two great wars, signed the Application for Post of the American Legion, establishing Moore Post 184. Almack would serve as the post’s first commander. Amos R. Dreesen would be the vice-commander. On March 28, 1947 the post filed paperwork for permanent post status, which was approved three days later with 108 members. The American Legion, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization, was char-

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tered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion to fellow servicemembers and veterans. “Today, we have over 300 Legionnaire members of Moore Post 184,” Michael Devenitch, the post’s current commander, noted. “They all represent patriotism in the truest of forms as we have members who have battle scars, mental and physical, from wars in distant lands. Many of our veteran members have experienced military combat, some have not; however, they all are representative of having

become veterans from having served their country honorably.” The Post also includes current U.S. military personnel serving in both an active and reserve status, and a fully operational American Legion Auxiliary Unit. The Post is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month and Devenitch said they are honoring two members in particular, father and son soldiers Albert H. Herd and Harold A. Herd. The Moore post is named in honor of the Herds. “If ever there were two men who emulated duty, honor and country, Albert Herd and his son, Harold Herd, are most deserving,” Devenitch said. Albert “Pappy” Herd was an Army corporal assigned to Company B, 358th Infantry, 1st Army. His WW I unit, known as the “Oklahoma Bri-

gade,” fought in several campaigns in France before they reached the Western Front battlefield of Saint-Mihiel, France. In addition to the Battle of Saint-Mihiel in September 1918, Herd was part of the Meuse-Argonne offensive that would result in the German surrender at Versailles in November 1918. Meuse-Argonne was the largest offensive in U.S. military history, as well as its second deadliest. Some 1.2 million soldiers took part in the battle. Albert Herd was an original signer of the Moore charter application. He was a member of the Post from 1945 to 1982. Harold “Sarge” Herd served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during both WW II and the Korean War. At the age of 17 in 1944, he signed up with the USMCR. He would be sent to the Pacific Theater in 1945 and would fight with the 8th USMC Reserves at Iwo Jima, personally witnessing the Marines raising of the US Flag on Mount Sarabachi. He would receive the Purple Heart for three battle wounds received on the island. In August 1946, he was honorably discharged from the USMCR and im-

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mediately re-enlisted into active duty with the Marines. In 1950, he was sent to fight in the Korean War, including seeing battle in the Chosin Reservoir campaign in North Korea. Devenitch noted Herd would remind his fellow American Legion veterans “they did not know what cold really is!” During his time in the Korean War, he sustained frostbite to both of his feet. In addition to the Purple Heart, the younger Herd earned the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Victory Medal WWII, Korea Service Medal with three Campaign Stars, Presidential Unit Citation with Star, United Nations Service Medal (Korean) and Combat Operations, Korean Campaign. A founding member of the Post, Harold Herd remained a valued member of the American Legion for 68 years until his death in 2013, and held numerous officer positions. “He would always volunteer to help with the Post’s sponsored programs and projects,” Devenitch noted. “He was instrumental in not only providing his welding services in the con-

struction of flag poles for the Moore Post 184 building, but for several senior citizen assisted living centers in Moore as well.” American Legion Moore Post 184 is an active supporter of Americanism programs such as Boy’s State/Boys Nation, where young men see first-hand how government operates during the annual American Legion Boys State and American Legion Boys Nation. The Post is also active in supporting the American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholarship Speech Contests as well as U.S. Flag Protection and Education programs in elementary schools. The Post also operates a Family Support Network which connects American Legion members with families struggling at home when loved ones are called to military duty. When veterans die, post members provide Honor Guard salutes to fallen comrades at funeral services within the State of Oklahoma. More information about the American Legion can be found at www.legion.org. -19SM

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accines are a hot topic, both nationally and worldwide. While much of the focus is on a vaccine for COVID-19, doctors are urging Oklahomans not to forget to get their annual flu shot. Dr. Castel Santana, a family medicine doctor at the Norman Regional Wellness Clinic, says that vaccines are an important piece to building a healthy immune system. “If we continue to be exposed to illnesses, we help build our acquired immunity and antibodies,” Santana explained. “Vaccines are very important to that process. They help our bodies stay ahead of the game.” Getting a flu vaccine is especially important for people who are at high risk of complications from the flu, many of whom are the same as those who are also at a higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If we were to look at statistics alone, six in ten adult Americans have one or more comorbidities that would put them at high risk,” Santana revealed. “Two out of 10 have two or more comorbidities. So based on those numbers, most adults should get a flu vaccine. “I recommend that all of my patients get a flu vaccine but, if you are 65 and above, you really should get an annual flu vaccine.” The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children six months and older get an annual flu vaccination, citing a particularly important need to prevent overwhelming our healthcare system during the ongoing pandemic. Santana cautions that a vaccine is not a guarantee that you won’t get the flu, instead, he says the key benefit is that it lessens your chance for “a serious outcome.” “As physicians, we have to be honest, a vaccine is not 100 percent effective and efficacy varies from year to year,” he explained. “It’s not a force field that keeps you from getting 18 October 2020

the virus but it does help lessen the symptoms so you can get rid of the virus quicker.” Santana says pairing your annual flu shot with immune-boosting supplements gives your body’s immune system the best chance to fight off viruses. You can optimize your immune system with healthy habits, which are especially important since many times people are sharing the flu before they know they have it. “There are three or four supplements I recommend to help patients to help build immunity,” he shared. “The first is Vitamin D because most people are deficient. Vitamin C and zinc are very important for viral infections. Quercetin is a really good supplement to take year-round for colds and allergies and the inflammation associated with those.” “Healthy diets, good sleep and good hygiene are also very helpful to your immune system,” he added. “If there is anything we can take out of 2020, it’s that we all need to take a step back and look at our health and how we can live a healthier life. Be active, get outside and make sure the food you are putting in your body means something.” Norman Regional Health System and the Norman Regional Health Foundation are hosting their annual Say Boo to the Flu event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31 at Norman Regional Moore Conference Center, 700 S. Telephone Road. The walk-in clinic will offer free flu shots for both adults and children (six months and up), while supplies last. Everyone attending the walk-in clinic is required to wear a mask and only the person receiving the vaccine and one support person (if needed) are allowed to enter. As an additional safety measure, social distancing will be maintained in the lobby. “We want our communities to be healthy,” Santana said. “If our community is healthy, that reduces overall medical costs and improves the risk to our vulnerable populations.”-19SM

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erving others is a way of life for Wally Kelly, from his time spent in the military to his church ministry.

offer the certification, and Moore Norman Technology Center is the first to provide the program, McConnell said.

“I feel called to serve,” Kelly said. “I feel called to serve this community.”

In previous years, those interested in law enforcement were hired by an agency and then sent to an academy for training. Now, individuals can receive the training first, which can help enhance their job opportunities when they apply to agencies or municipalities, McConnell said.

That commitment to assisting others is one of the reasons Kelly enrolled in the new Basic Peace Officer Certification Academy at Moore Norman Technology Center. The new academy is open to adults 21 and older who want to pursue a career in law enforcement, security or corrections. The program meets the mandated basic peace officer requirements from the state’s Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. In addition, students also receive training in ethics, report writing, legal matters, community and human relations, firearm training, First Aid and CPR, law enforcement driver training and patrol and criminal investigation. The new program provides another avenue for individuals to pursue careers as peace officers, said Jerry McConnell, director of the new program and director of campus safety and security. A recent change in state legislation opened up opportunities for technology centers to 22 October 2020

McConnell’s goals for the academy include “100 percent placement in a job” for students and a broad understanding of their position in an agency or municipality. “I want to turn out ethical and moral officers,” he said. “I want to make sure they understand their roles in society.” He also said he envisions that the center’s academy will become “a destination training location” and a program that can assist area agencies with hiring and training needs. “I’ve got sheriffs and chiefs from all over the state calling me and asking about our program,” McConnell said. The academy is four months long, and classes are at the center’s Franklin Road campus. Individuals interested in en-

rolling in the program must first attend a free orientation meeting. Kelly enrolled in the academy because of his interest in working in law enforcement either as a chaplain or as a peace officer. He also is a reserve deputy with the McClain County Sheriff’s Office and has served as a chaplain with a fire department. He was drawn to the academy because of the accessibility and affordability. Kelly receives a discount on the tuition because of his service in the Army and appreciates that the class schedule gives him time for his family and ministry. He is a longtime pastor and now serves at The Church at Norman, a newly established church. Kelly said he is learning valuable skills and training from the academy and believes it will prove to be “a good program for the future of law enforcement in our state.” No matter what job he pursues in law enforcement after the academy, Kelly said his goals are to protect, support, serve and help make a positive difference in peoples’ lives. “I’d like to go to work in an agency where I can make meaningful change in the community,” he said. -19SM

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hrough an offseason filled with uncertainty, there never really seemed to be the right time to talk about football. Even after the Big 12 decided to forge ahead with a fall college football season, on the field talk was met with trepidation. But once the season finally kicked off and the Sooners took the field, a familiar adage emerged in 2020 as it has in so many previous seasons. Oklahoma Sooner Football does not rebuild, it simply reloads. Despite losing a pair of first-round picks, a leading receiver, rusher, passer and a Heisman Trophy finalist at quarterback, the Sooners have not skipped a beat. Although 2020 has been different, many of the new faces making noise are fresh faces. A redshirt freshman quarterback and a pair of true freshmen at running back and wide receiver have shown that they are ready for the opportunity on college football’s biggest stage. Quarterback Spencer Rattler, running back Seth McGowan and the all-time leading receiver in Texas high school football history Marvin Mims have made their presence known. The dynamic trio has shown an incredible amount of promise and excitement for the future of Sooner Football.

QB1 It may have been the most anticipated debut by a quarterback in years. Spencer Rattler has been talked about for years and the amount of hype was reaching epic levels. As a five-star recruit, Rattler was the highest-rated quarterback to sign with the Sooners out of high school in over a decade. Rattler holds the Arizona high school record for career passing yards with 11,083 yards and his debut as the Oklahoma Sooner starting quarterback was as anticipated. He waited for his moment, putting in the work and learning behind Jalen Hurts in 2019 before winning the job in a hard-fought competition with Tanner Mordecai. The pressure is immense. The expectations are astronomical. The hype is through the roof. But so far, the talented freshman has welcomed all of it. “I had a lot of hype in high school and attention. So that prepared me for this… to me pressure is a privilege,” Rattler said. “I look at it to embrace it. I’m not going to run away from any expectations… I just focus on what I have to do with my team. I’ve got a great group of guys around me and a great supporting cast of coaches so what we’re focusing on right now is game week and we’ll go on from there.” The pressure comes not just from Rattler as an individual but also from the expectations laid out by his predecessors as starting quarterbacks at Oklahoma under Lincoln Riley. Baker Mayfield was a Heisman Trophy winner, played in two playoff games and was the first pick in the NFL Draft. In his only season as the Sooner starter, Kyler Murray won a Heisman trophy and like Mayfield was also selected number one overall in the NFL Draft by the Cardinals. After transferring from Alabama, Jalen Hurts made a trip to New York as a Heisman finalist and ended up as the first quarterback taken on day two of the NFL Draft. The expectations for Sooner quarterbacks are high, and the road will include challenges. As Rattler looks to rise above those potential challenges, his preparation will be key as will his versatility. “It’s something I’ve been working on my whole career,” Rattler said. “It’s just being in the mode of being able to make plays on my feet, get guys open down the 28 October 2020

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field when you get outside the pocket. I think that’s one of the stronger qualities to my game. I’m excited to do it in a game and show everybody what I’ve got. I’ve got a great (offensive line) that’s going to protect me, and I’m excited to get out there and throw the ball where I need to put it.” His much-anticipated debut did not disappoint. The Sooners lit up the scoreboard against Missouri State and Rattler looked the part of the next elite quarterback to wear the crimson and 30 October 2020

cream. In his first start as a Sooner, he completed 14 of 17 passes for 290 yards and four touchdowns in one half of action. The debut of Rattler caught the eye of the country. “I know it was Missouri State,” Fox Sports analyst and former Notre Dame and NFL Quarterback Brady Quinn said. “This isn’t an overreaction. He’s following in the footsteps of Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield. He looked like he’s been doing this for a long time. With a cut-down offseason,

when you don’t have as much time to practice and scrimmage, to come out and look as smooth as he did, to show off that arm talent...for a guy who’s not overly big, he can absolutely sling the football. He’s going to have a lot of big-play opportunities. I was really impressed with this young man.” Former USC quarterback and college football analyst Matt Leinart agreed… tweeting, “I just watched the Oklahoma game from last week. I understand who they were playing, but Spencer

Rattler made some throws that made me have to rewind a few times. Kid has special talent.” For Rattler, he was able to take the opening game performance in stride. “Knowing how my teammates have my back, and I’ve got there back, we all trust each other, we trust the system, we trust the coaches,” Rattler said after the opening game win. “It was good to get out against a different team and show them what we’ve got.” Lincoln Riley was impressed with not just the on the field performance but also the way the Rattler handled himself emotionally. “He certainly had energy and juice, but he didn’t let that consume him and he didn’t try to do too much,” Riley said after the opener. “That’s always some of your chief concerns as a coach. I’m proud of the way he handled the situation. Your first start is always an experience and an emotion that you

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can’t really duplicate or predict until you actually just go in there and truly experience it. His calmness and poise allowed him to have a clear mind and make a lot of good decisions.” Riley offered Rattler a scholarship when Rattler was just a freshman in high school. The much-anticipated debut brought excitement, but also a desire to continue to improve. “He wasn’t too high or too low for this one, so I thought that was important,” Riley said. “And I thought our line did a really good job early of taking care of him and letting him settle. He did some good things, made a few mistakes like he was gonna make, so, all in all, a positive start but a long way to go.” For Rattler, the charge is to continue to improve and make the right decision. The hype train had already left the station before he even took a snap for the Sooners, and now it is rolling like a locomotive full steam ahead.

“It makes me work harder,” he said. “It’s motivation… Being mentioned with Kyler and Baker and I haven’t done anything near what they’ve done. I’m just here to play my game. We’ve got some things to clean up, but we’ll clean them up. I thought we had a good game and we had a lot of fun out there playing.”

MCGOWAN AND MIMS Spencer Rattler is not the only freshman making noise during the early part of the schedule for the Sooners. True freshman running back Seth McGowan and wide receiver Marvin Mims have exploded onto the scene early for the Sooners. McGowan scored the Sooners first touchdown on the season becoming just the seventh Oklahoma football player to hit pay dirt on his first carry. Mims wowed the Sooner Nation with his blazing punt returns and his overall play at receiver.

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“They both did some good things,” Riley said of McGowan and Mims. “They’re two pretty explosive kids for their age. Both kids physically are in a pretty good place and have picked stuff up well. They both have some home-run ability.” Neither the coaches nor their teammates were surprised with the early breakout performances from the Sooner freshmen. “We were able to see it all throughout fall camp with guys like Seth McGowan, Trevon West and Marvin Mims,” Senior transfer wide receiver Theo Howard said. “Obviously, I think they did a great job today. For 32 October 2020

it being their first college game, they made a lot of plays and they were really calm and relaxed and looked like veterans out there.” At the running back position, Seth McGowan found himself with an opportunity to contribute to the Sooners offensive attack that was somewhat unexpected this soon. The Sooner running back room was deep with talent and experience and McGowan was one of two standout running backs who had committed to Oklahoma. The Mesquite, Texas product was one of the top-rated running backs in the 2020 class and had been a long-time

commit to the Sooners along with Aledo, Texas product Jase McClellan. But McClellan switched his commitment and signed with Alabama leaving McGowan as the only running back in the 2020 signing class for OU. The deep running back room underwent a complete facelift when DeMarco Murray took over as the running backs coach and its depth started to whittle away. Ramondre Stevenson was suspended prior to the playoffs last season and, unfortunately for the Sooners, the suspension carried over to the start of the 2020 season. Trey Sermon decided to transfer to

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f you’re looking for an unforgettable Mexican food experience, Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cantina offers a combination of the original taste of traditional Mexican cuisine with an inspiring twist of creative flavors. Based on a family heritage with core values to provide excellence, owners husband and wife Juan and Mariel Hidalgo opened Hidalgo’s in Edmond five years ago and a second location in December of 2019 in Moore. The foundation of their restaurants is to exceed customer expectations from the ambiance, service, delightful taste and interesting details that will make your experience unique. Juan and a good friend of his, who owned a successful Mexican restaurant in Norman, decided to open a restaurant together. “It was a great opportunity for me,” Juan recalls. “Even though the last 16 years of my career I worked as finance director for an auto group, I decided to proceed with scouting locations and found a great property in Edmond. I was ready for an adventure.” The road to success is always paved with challenges and at the last minute, Juan’s partner backed out but

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convinced Juan to open anyway. “I already had the perfect location and decided to just go for it,” Juan remembers. “It was not easy in the beginning because of competition from good Mexican restaurants in the area and a lot of restaurants had been in our location and closed.” With the help of his family including wife Mariel, his mom and uncle, they put it together. “I quit my job and began the grueling 24/7 work in the restaurant business and we really put our hearts into it,” Juan said. “We have been very blessed because people in Edmond really opened doors for me. We also have a lot of people from Norman come see us. I’m so happy people believed in us and we were able to make it.” Success for Juan is not only food, but also all the people working with him to make Hidalgo’s successful. “We all put our hearts in it,” Juan said. “We believe in our customers. It’s like a family.” “Our customers are loyal to us, especially in this tough time,” he said. “This is how I found out how much our customers care about Hidalgo’s.

They come over and pick up to-go orders. We are still busy. That’s how I can tell our customers want us to survive and keep going.” Customers have five different salsas and two kinds of queso to choose from, and the flour tortillas at Hidalgo’s are homemade. They also have several sauces to try including a creamy chipotle. “We offer vegan, vegetarian, low-carb and other specialty menus,” Juan said. “We try to not be a conventional restaurant with only rice and beans. A lot of our plates have steamed vegetables.” If you’re hungry for Mexican food with a flare, try Hidalgo’s. “Give us the opportunity to see if you like us,” Juan said. “People wanting to try a new business in Moore should come over and just give us the opportunity to be part of your family. You opened the door for us and we’re ready to be a blessing to you.” Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cantina is located at 2713 S. I-35 Service Rd in Moore, on the west side of the interstate between S. 19th Street and Indian Hills Road. –19SM

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Local design professional shares her tricks of the trade

ooking to sell your home and wondering if staging is worth it? Finding a professional that has both an eye for design and experience is often key to gaining the most value. Maggie Barnes, owner of Live Boho, a full-service design retail store in OKC, says homebuyers are more likely to develop an emotional connection to a staged home. “It used to be a luxury to have something staged and now it’s almost a necessity,” Barnes shared. Staging allows a homebuyer to visualize a space’s layout with a modern aesthetic and to really see how their furniture and style will fit within the space. She says staged homes sell about 80 percent faster and fees are minimal compared to how much the process could increase their value.

Barnes’ biggest staging success was on a project for a $1.2 million home that had been on the market for two 48 October 2020

years with no offers. After staging, the owners received an offer in just three days, and it sold. When staging, Barnes says it is crucial to know your market and who you’re selling to. Avoid using oversized furniture and outdated pieces, unless it’s an antique, and steer clear of personal items and dark spaces. Also, dust well and keep things classic, she added.

Live Boho offers full-service staging including furniture, accessories, artwork, rugs, lamps and patio spaces. They stage homes for realtors, builders, Airbnbs, executive long-term listings and for the Parade of Homes. The real estate market in the metro is hot right now and Barnes said she staged 32 properties this July with houses selling in hours with multiple offers. Barnes built her business from the ground up. She opened a home-décor retail store about eight years ago in a

warehouse that had belonged to her dad’s oil field company. Her dad’s struggles and successes in small business were an inspiration to her, as was her mother’s flair for design. “I’m a huge creative, but I also have a good business side,” Barnes shared. Live Boho was born from the love of many unique styles - bohemian, coastal, industrial and antique, to name a few. Barnes has items from all over the world. “I like to pull different looks in,” she said. “We didn’t want to pigeon hole the style or market toward one particular demographic. I appreciate everything, so there’s everything at my store.” Six years ago, a shopper, now great friend Robin Greenwood, visited Barnes’ retail store as a first-time house flipper. She asked Barnes if she’d ever considered staging. That first staging job sold in a week and led to two more referrals.

This year, Barnes has staged around 200 homes, adding to the about 600 total over the past six years. “It’s my passion,” she said.

If she could, she said she would move every six months and redo an entire house from scratch. But, staging allows her to do that almost daily. Fortunately, for Barnes, Live Boho has experienced growth during the pandemic. “A lot of people are supporting small businesses right now,” she said. Barnes is thankful for the Oklahoma community and encourages those interested in learning more about Live Boho’s services and new arrivals to follow Live Boho on Facebook and Instagram. –19SM

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