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EDITOR’S NOTE These days one of the easiest ways to spark an argument is to talk about whether faith or science should rule. Many of those who don’t believe in the existence of God have become more outspoken and even antagonistic toward people of faith while those who believe in the existence of God have responded with their own strident arguments. This has led to some decidedly uncivil moments. That’s why the story of Mid-America Christian University’s Dr. Rahmat Rahmat is so unique. He’s a brilliant scientist who played a key role in one of the most important scientific discoveries of our time. He’s also a dedicated Christian who believes that science and faith do balance. We hope his story will help some find a way to resolve this bitter debate. Also in this month’s magazine…it’s time to get serious about severe weather preparation and to gear up for all of the Spring activities available to residents of Moore and South OKC including the City’s Easter Egg Scramble, the Old Town Spring Fling and the Citywide Garage Sale. Happy April!
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CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT | 57
He played a critical role in one of the major scientific discoveries of the past 50 years, now one of the world’s top physicists is leading students at Mid-America Christian University find a balance between faith and science.
HABITAT COUPLE RETURN HOME | 9 After their home was wiped out by the May 20 tornado a Moore couple turned to Habitat for Humanity in hopes of getting help rebuilding. Their hopes were rewarded far beyond their dreams.
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS | 45 Oklahomans know the value of being ready for the unpredictable spring weather but sometimes the details of being prepared can be overlooked. Our severe weather guide can help you be sure all of your bases are covered.
THE BROTHERS SIVERTSEN | 37 They’ve been wrestling each other since they were toddlers, now Cody and Derek Sivertsen are finding tremendous success as college wrestling teammates at Oklahoma City University.
TIGER SAFARI | 25 a nearby attraction is upping the ante to give visitors a close-up look at some of nature’s most lovable animals. If you love otters you’re going to love their new “Otter Experience”…just plan on getting wet.
When Oklahoma City’s first major league soccer franchise opens its season this year a Westmoore High School alumnus will be leading the way as the team’s general manager. Find out why Jason Hawkins believes the OKC Energy Football Club can change the face of soccer in Moore.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT | 62 April is a busy, busy month for residents of Moore and South OKC. We’ve got details on three of the biggest events impacting the area: the City of Moore’s Easter Egg Hunt, the Old Town Spring Fling and the Women of the South’s Magnolia Brunch.
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SHOP & TASTE | 68, 69 The bond of love between pet and owner is strong and sometimes need to be expressed with unique gifts and treats, the very things our Shop crew found when they visited Mann’s Best Friend. And from the people who brought you GoGo Sushi…a new way to blast your taste buds with desserts.
ANSWER CREW | 11, 12, 21, 22, 49, 66 From critical advice for small businesses to finding fitness supplements that work, you’ll find the information you need in this month’s Answer Crew series.
SENIOR MOMENT | 50 If there’s a hospital stay coming up in your future you don’t want to miss the second part of our series on how to choose the best location for your care.
HEALTHY MOORE | 70 Many people assume that it costs more to eat healthy but in this month’s Healthy Moore our dietician shows you some easy way to dine well without busting your budget.
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f the many residents caught between the decision to leave the area or rebuild after May 20, many chose to stay. For one couple, a recent move into a new house in Moore was the beginning of another chapter in life. It all changed when the tornado completely destroyed the home. Without losing faith or love for the new area, Cindy and Louis Henderson gathered strength, and focus, and applied for a house with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity. To their surprise, the application was expedited and approved. For months, the couple and hundreds of volunteers built a house and storm shelter from the ground up, despite below-freezing temperatures, snow and ice. Now, less than a year later, the couple celebrated a welcome home in the same spot as before. “It’s almost spiritual with me, like I’ve been reborn again. I also feel like I’ve been given a second chance and I will try to make the most of it by being a better person and helping others the way we have been helped,” Louis Henderson said. Friends, volunteers and Habitat officials gathered at the brand-new house and presented the couple with gifts
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as well as several blessings. Some of those gifts included a special mailbox, two bags of groceries, cleaning supplies, and lawn tools. As per Habitat tradition, a special family bible was also handed over. When it was time to hand over the keys, the couple choked back tears and projected milewide smiles. “The program has been wonderful. We have been very blessed with our volunteers that we have met—we’ve been able to tell our stories and hear theirs as well. It’s a wonderful form of humanity to see how many people that have come in during the time,” Cindy Henderson said. Louis and Cindy decided to build back on the same lot located along the Tom Strouhal Little River Park after falling in love with the city. Long walks in the park and the family atmosphere of Moore kept the couple from packing their bags and leaving. Coming back home was an exciting, yet emotional, moment, mainly due to missing loved ones who could not attend the welcome home. Cindy said, “I’m nervous and so excited, but a little sad that my mother wasn’t here with me and Louis’s mother was not here with us to seize the day. But we are thrilled to finally be in the house.” Looking into the future, the
Hendersons believe this is a wonderful start to their retirement years. Most of the neighbors who lost houses in May are following suit and rebuilding in the same locations. Once everyone is back into the area and the park is reopened, the couple will be throwing a block/park party to celebrate everyone’s return.
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ANSWERCREW Question about Insurance Can you clarify how the new Obama Care health plans handle pediatric dentistry? Not all plans on healthcare.gov automatically include pediatric dental. We at Doyle-Crow wanted to clarify what appeared in a recent month’s
round of Answer Crew articles. We erroneously supplied the information
that all healthcare.gov medical plans would automatically include pediatric dental and vision benefits. While it is correct that they will automatically
include pediatric vision, dental is being sold separately on many plans. This is particularly true for carriers offering PPO network plan types.
• Don’t assume your current dental plan will automatically include
pediatric dental.
We have many carriers who are informing us that current dental policies
will not automatically conform to the pediatric dental requirements.
Instead, they are selling the pediatric dental as a separate plan. Check with your carriers to understand their handling of these new laws and coverage. • No limit for covered services for those 18 and under on pediatric
dental policies.
It is fact that the new laws stipulate there is no limit in covered services
for any one child in any calendar year on an ACA-compliant pediatric
dental policy. You should be aware there is a per-child deductible of $700, but no more than $1400 per family. This is the out-of-pocket maximum
costs you are required to pay for service rendered before the insurance pays at 100%.
• Beware of potential abuse of no-limit policies.
With no limits, you can guarantee some dental providers might try and
abuse the system and recommend services your child does not necessarily need. So the age-old adage still applies: Get a second opinion. • Is there a penalty if you don’t purchase pediatric dental?
If you consult www.healthcare.gov, it specifically states there is no penalty
for not purchasing dental coverage. But don’t take my word for it; visit that website today and search for “Can I get Dental Coverage in the Marketplace?”
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ANSWERCREW Question about Finance It’s April 15th, you’ve finished your taxes, and you’re getting a refund! Do you spend it as quickly as you can? Many of us do just that, and then we wonder where the money went. Here are ten ideas for your income tax refund that will help you spend or save it mindfully.
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Create or continue to fund your emergency fund. Your minimum
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Pay down your highest interest rate credit card.
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should be three months’ worth of expenses, and six is better.
Fund your company’s retirement plan, especially if they match.
Remember a match is equal to receiving a 100% return on the money you put in the plan.
Invest in a no load mutual fund or exchange traded fund. Fund a college plan for the child in your life.
Save it to help your parents, should they need it later.
Save it to buy birthday or holiday gifts later in the year. Apply it toward a family vacation. Donate it to your favorite charity.
Have a family discussion about the money, and use it for the
consensus vote. Letting your children participate in appropriate
financial discussions helps them have a more realistic understanding of money. However, never frighten them or burden them with issues they can’t control.
Remember that a tax refund means the government had the use of your money, and they don’t pay interest! If your refund is large, consider adjusting the amount of tax you have withheld next year. Talk to your tax professional for appropriate strategies. This is educational, not investment advice. Investing is risky, and you can lose money. Talk to your tax professional and financial planner about any strategies before you implement them.
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MACU Professor’s Profound Journey from “God Particle” to God by Rob Morris
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E
ach day many people drive by the campus of
“A weatherman needs a good model to predict a tornado,”
seed but it expands almost beyond belief to become a large
Mid-America Christian University oblivious
he said. “But imagine if you have a very good model that
tree. This is so similar to what we see in the Big Bang and
to the fact that the campus is now home to a
makes it possible for you to predict the movement of a
the expansion of the universe. It began with all of this
tornado from point to point to point within a few meters.”
matter packed into this tiny space and now has expanded
world-class physicist. Students in the physics program at MACU are learning about that particular scientific discipline under the tutelage of Dr. Rahmat Rahmat, chairman of the university’s physics department. You can be forgiven if Dr. Rahmat’s name doesn’t
into the beauty we see today.” Rahmat’s simulation allowed scientists to observe Higgs boson for the first time and continues to aid their study
And then there’s a new and popular theory about the
today. It’s a discovery that is changing what we know about
makeup of the Higg’s boson that the physics professor
the universe.
believes hints at God.
immediately ring any bells for you, and it will likely come as a surprise to learn that he has an astounding résumé
“This is just the beginning for us because there are so many
“There’s this interesting possibility that the Higg’s boson
of credentials, including endorsements from a “Who’s
things we want to discover,” said Rahmat. “So far what we’ve
is made up of three different particles of equal mass,” said
Who” list of Nobel laureates and scientists. It’s a résumé
learned is just five or six percent of the universe. Ninety-five
Dr. Rahmat, “This hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s interesting
so impressive that Dr. Carol Fowlkes, the head of school’s
percent is still up there, and we don’t understand it yet.”
how this is similar to the Trinity which is the Father, the
math and science department, couldn’t believe he was interested in working at Mid-America.
Son, and the Holy Spirit.” That brings us to what is perhaps the most extraordinary thing about this humble MACU professor: in a world that’s
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Dr. Rahmat says he’s on a mission to create more science
seeing
filled with a very public and very tense debate between
recommendations from Nobel laureates, and I’m seeing
the supporters of science and the proponents of faith. Dr.
‘discovery of the Higgs boson’ and ‘Nobel prize candidate’
Rahmat has found a place of peace and balance between the
“If we can create more science teachers who believe in
and I’m thinking one of my buddies is playing a joke on
natural world and his trust in God. He found that place of
Jesus Christ, it will open their minds and be much better
me,” she said.
balance after a rough start as a young student.
for Oklahoma and the world,” he said.
In addition to learning that Dr. Rahmat was a serious candidate for the MACU job, Fowlkes also discovered that
“As a child I was a bad student,” Rahmat said. “I enjoyed science when I was young but I was lazy.”
his life’s journey to this destination was filled with a unique blend of the scientific and the spiritual.
teachers who are also people of faith.
As the MACU staff interviewed all of the other applicants, they realized their first applicant was their final choice.
That all changed, according to Rahmat, with a Bible. “The chance to teach physics in a Christian environment
Dr. Rahmat played a key role in the discovery of the Higgs boson, or what’s often called the “God particle.” It is
“After I read the Bible and enjoyed it and Jesus saved me,
was a perfect match,” Fowlkes said.
it opened my eyes to the beauty of the universe,” he said.
a discovery that is a close to a holy grail as you can get in
“Even when we interviewed him, it was obvious he was a
the physics community. When the existence of this elusive
He followed that beauty through a remarkable career
perfect fit with the rest of our faculty. Since he’s been here,
particle was confirmed in July of 2012, scientists around
that includes master’s and doctoral degrees from the
the world agreed that it was one of the most important
University of Oregon, post-doctoral work at the University
discoveries of the last 50 years.
of Mississippi, and the aforementioned role in the
The future he envisions for these students is one that
discovery of the Higgs boson. Dr. Rahmat has been called
includes the balance between faith and science that he
“I joined the search collaboration in 2008,” Rahmat said.
on to make presentations at New York University and the
embraces.
“I created a simulation that can run up to 10,000 times
Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as major
faster than the simulations they were using.”
physics conferences around the world.
his students have fallen in love with him, too.”
“What we discover today,” Rahmat said, “maybe right now we do not see its benefit. But this is the foundation
That simulation, or computer model, allowed scientists
While some scientists abandon religion and issues of
for our future discoveries. Just as the discovery of the
to anticipate where the elusive Higgs boson would be when
faith on such journeys, Dr. Rahmat believes science and
electron decades ago has led to computers, technology,
particles were slammed together inside the Large Hadron
religion are on the same path with plenty of evidence of
and electricity, this discovery will impact technology in the
Collider in Switzerland. Dr. Rahmat says the easiest way
God’s existence to be found in the natural world.
future. It will change our lives in the future so that we can
to understand how it works is to compare it with a familiar situation Oklahomans face each spring: severe weather.
help our brothers and sisters.” “The parable of the mustard seed is one of the most obvious correlations,” said Dr. Rahmat. “As Jesus tells the story the mustard seed begins as this very tiny, unimpressive
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What is the “God Particle” or “Higgs boson”? When you pick up a baseball and throw it you can feel the weight of the ball in your hand. That’s because the baseball, like all objects, has weight or “mass.” If you could hold an electron or a quark in your hand and try to throw it or push it, it would also have mass. But while a baseball can be cut open to reveal to the naked eye what gives it mass you cannot do the same with an electron or a quark. Physicists have long theorized that the substance which gives these elementary particles mass is something called the “Higgs boson” or “God particle” but until the summer of 2012 its existence had never been confirmed. That changed with the work conducted at the Large Hadron Collider Switzerland. Why Should You Care? Imagine a world without cell phones, computers or medical imaging technology. Just as the discovery and understanding of quantum physics back in the 1920’s ultimately led to the creation of the technology we depend on daily, the expectation is that the discovery and understanding of this new phase of physics will lead to even greater advances in the future. We don’t know for sure what those discoveries will be or how they will impact our lives or the lives of our children and grandchildren, but we can expect that they will.
RESOURCES FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE Readers interested in going deeper into the debate may find the following books helpful in their study: ATHEISM Why Evolution is True - Jerry Coyne A Universe from Nothing - Lawrence M. Krauss Did Jesus Exist? - Bart Ehrman The Belief Instinct - Jesse Bering The Blind Watchmaker - Richard Dawkins FAITH Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus - Habermas and Licona Faith Has Its Reasons - Rob Bowman and Kenneth Boa The Analytic Theist - Alvin Pantinga Reason for God - Timothy Keller
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South OKC Chamber Presents Awards for Educational Excellence by Lauren Casonhua
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he South Oklahoma City Chamber will host its 2014 Excellence in Education Awards Banquet on April 8. The banquet is one of the chamber’s biggest events of the year and will feature dinner and student entertainment in addition to the presentation of awards and scholarships. For South OKC, the event is an important way to support education.“It connects students with scholarships,” said Rachel Dewberry, South OKC Chamber Events director. “It also lets students know they’re supported by the community.” More than ten awards and scholarships will be given at the banquet, including scholarships from Women of the South. High school performance groups will provide the night’s entertainment, and a student art show will allows guests a glimpse of our future Picassos. A quartet from U.S. Grant High School will sing the national anthem. The awards banquet is open to the public, and people from the education community are especially encouraged to attend. The banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Moore Norman Technology Center, South Penn Campus. Individual tickets are $35, or corporate tables are available for $500. Dinner will be provided. For tickets to the event, call the chamber at 405-634-1436. You can also visit the event website at southokcawards.com for more information. The Excellence in Education Banquet is sponsored by Cox Communications, Resthaven Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, SONIC, America’s Drive-In, and Wal-Mart. There are also multiple awards sponsors.
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Pin Pals Help Put a Little Spring in Your Step ANGELA O’KEEFE http://pinterest.com/angieok/boards/ April is a big month for my organization, Women of the South. Our annual fundraiser is on April 26. The funds we raise, in part, give scholarships to young high school ladies from the South OKC and Moore schools. We also have a primary provider scholarship program, where the recipient gets a full two-year scholarship to OCCC. We also help elementary schools with grants each year. This year’s event is going to be at the Great Banking Hall at First National Center downtown, and we are doing it up right! It is a brunch, and we are all encouraged to wear our Kentucky Derby Hats. So I thought I would check Pinterest to get some ideas for my hat. Guess what? I found tons of ideas. I wanted it to be over the top and BIG! I decided to make it on our show. Go to PinPals.tv and check out the episode. I will post some pictures on the Pin Pals Facebook page after the event. If you would like to attend or make a donation, email womenofthesouth@gmail.com or visit the website at www.womenofthesouth.org.
ASHLEY MILLER http://pinterest.com/a4miller/boards/ Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail… hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way! If your family’s Easter is anything like mine growing up, then after the hunt you are left with dozens of hardboiled eggs and let’s be honest there are only so many you can eat. My solution? Make delicious deviled eggs! There is something magical about deviled eggs… it takes a regular hardboiled egg to, “oh man I could eat 10 of these babies” good. One of the most difficult parts about making deviled eggs is hardboiling them. No one wants rubbery shells that have chunks missing or dry yokes. This is when Pinterest is my best friend- there are tons of articles with tips on hardboiling your eggs! So follow closely and you too can make the perfect deviled egg. First, make sure your eggs are room temperature before you start cooking them. Take them out of the refrigerator and set them on your counter for 30 minutes, or if you are pressed for time let them sit in warm water for 10 minutes. Second, place your eggs in a pot in a single layer- don’t pile so many in that they are on top of one another. Fill the pot with warm water so that the eggs are completely covered and there is about an inch to spare. Third, and this is the most important, bring your water to a quick and rolling boil. As soon as you get them there, remove them from the heat and put a lid on it. This might sound crazy, but trust me the water is hot enough to cook them ant won’t turn your eggs into rubber. For medium eggs set the timer for about 12 minutes, for large eggs about 17 minutes, for extralarge eggs about 19 minutes, and for jumbo eggs about 20 minutes. As soon as your timer goes off, drain your eggs and fill the pot back up with cold water (add some ice cubes to make it really cold). Once they are cool you can peel them or keep them in your refrigerator for up to 1 week. Be sure to check out our show on, PinPals.tv to see more Easter egg tips! Angie and I will be dying fun and bright Easter eggs and I will share my favorite deviled egg recipe.
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ANSWERCREW Top Seven Things to Know Before Signing up for Healthcare 1. No extra fees to use an agent to sign up for a healthcare plan on the
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benefits for the entire year: ask your agent network questions, payment inquiries, billing issues, or concerns over covered services. 2. Two ways the government is offering cost assistance: Advance Premium Tax Credit:
Tax credit the federal government can pay in advance to the health
insurance company to help cover the cost of premiums; or you can elect to pay all premiums up front and then claim the tax credit at year’s end on your tax return.
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my 2013 tax returns is April 15. What last minute tips can you give me? —A wanting-to-pay-as little-taxesas-possible reader Dear Reader: At this time of year, it’s not so much what you can do as what you might be eligible for without knowing it. I got a new client, and after reviewing his returns, I noticed that on the Oklahoma returns for the last three years he had not taken the retirement income deduction he was eligible to take. Since his retirement income was more than $10,000.00, he was able to deduct up to that amount from his federal Adjusted Gross Income in year for three years. Are you eligible for an IRA deduction? You can open an IRA after the end of 2013 and make a contribution in 2014. Did you pay someone to watch your children so you could work or go to school? You may be eligible for Dependent Care Credit (credits are very, very good–they reduce taxes
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5. The penalty for no health insurance is either a flat fee of $95 per
person or 1% of your income, whichever is greater
otherwise owed dollar for dollar). Did you have children in college in 2013? You might be eligible for education credits. If you qualify for the American Opportunity Credit, up to $1,000 of that credit would also be refundable. Did you invest in any alternative energy heating systems, thermal windows, etc. for your home in 2013? You could be eligible for the Residential Energy Credit. There’s the Child Tax Credit–up to $1,000 per child under age 17. The Earned Income Credit is a biggie, but every year the IRS says that some people eligible for the credit do not take it. It’s money on the table waiting for you.
6. If under 30, you can purchase a catastrophic coverage plan, which is
lower cost, but provides less coverage.
7. Dental/vision coverage included under the health insurance plan for
children 18 and under; however, most plans require you to pay all costs for
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I keep reading about social and economic issues in various parts of the world, including entire countries on the brink of social and economic collapse and those where there is military conflict. All of this is troubling and I see the impact in gas prices at the pump and fluctuations in the stock market. I understand that there are many other factors that affect the prices we pay for goods, but am confused. Can you help me make sense of all of this? This is a complicated subject, but I’ll try. This discussion will necessitate moving from our usual focus on business and business finance to economics and personal finance. The world is becoming a “smaller” place because of instant communications, speedy travel between continents, the integration of world trade and economies, and even the consolidation of sovereign interests to maximize global interests and advantage (e.g., the European Union). Developing countries under pressure from their citizens to raise existing living standards require development of local resources not previously fully exploited: raw materials, manufactured products, local labor and services that can be economically sourced locally but applied on a worldwide basis (such as call centers). For purposes of this discussion, we will divide these global dynamics into five areas: (1) supply and demand (2) speculative forces (3) domestic and inter-governmental policies (4) monetary policy (5) long-term internal policies and priorities. Monetary policy as a source of price changes The United States is one of the most self-sufficient economies in the world, but still is affected by the handling of our fiscal affairs re the rest of the world. Let me give two examples: (a) The federal budget. Each of us establishes a budget for our households to match income and expenses, and if there is a deficit, we need to borrow funds, probably with credit card debt, bank loans, etc. The federal government has much the same issues, and at times, intentionally creates deficits to stimulate economic growth. The government finances this debt in a number of ways, including borrowing from the Social Security Trust Fund and issuing government bonds, which are purchased by institutions, individuals and other countries who view these as investments. The traditional benchmark for interest rates has been the long-term US Treasury obligations. Most other interest rates emanate from this. The credit rating of the USA has always been at the highest levels and there has previously never been any ongoing lack of demand by those buying the USA Treasury Bonds. However, considering that we continue to amass very large deficits and are selling bonds in the International Market continuously, the time may come when either our credit rating is lowered or the buyers (mostly the Chinese) no longer have an appetite for buying additional bonds or holding our bonds. If or when this happens, the interest rates on the 22 | MOORE MONTHLY | APRIL 2014
US Treasuries will be forced to rise based on market conditions and would force all the other related rates to rise with the cost of doing business, and prices to consumers to rise as well. (b) Commodity prices are linked to the US dollar (USD). Over time, the world has adopted the USD as the currency used to price commodity transactions such as oil. There are many economic factors relating to world trade and monetary policy amongst the nations of the world that cause the value of the USD to rise and fall over time, but when it does, it affects the price of the commodity, i.e., when the dollar falls, or is weak, the price of the commodity rises. Long-Term Internal Priorities and Policies The policies that our governments put in place now, will, many times, take years to become effective and integrated. Here are some examples of critical policy decisions that will impact our country and, indeed, the world, in future years, most of those policies converted to pricing of goods and services as well as taxes paid by each of us: (a) Energy Policy. We have seen the beginnings of governmental policy development in creating long-term, effective alternatives to hydro-carbons (oil and gas). It will take many years to develop wind power; harness tidal power; make solar power practical for a wide range of uses; and build electric cars with a nationwide support system, etc. These industries are still in their infancy and will require the support of the government to build initial systems via grants to entrepreneurs, subsidies to producers, and tax credits for users for a period until the industry matures. At the same time government is assisting with development of the future technology, it needs to ensure effective and economical transition from our hydro-carbon dependency. To do this, it must allow for technological innovations to recover marginal well reserves previously ignored as not economical to retrieve, and allow for exploration for other reserves within our territories and territorial waters. Such support may also include appropriate incentives for entrepreneurs to take the risk to explore and develop these necessary reserves. The world is a competitive place, both short and long term, and the correct balance of policy is needed to maintain our international competitive status. (b) Fiscal Policy. Government policy regarding its financial affairs has direct impact here and ripple effects throughout the world. Examples of fiscal policy are budgetary plans and government spending. These are often used as stimulus tools to boost economic activity, or conversely, to constrict economic activity, particularly when undesirable levels of inflation appear. There is, then, a careful balancing act between the federal government and the Federal Reserve (our country’s central bank) to maintain controlled growth. Greg Kieson Coordinator of Business Development Moore Norman Technology Center
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Tiger Safari Adding Popular New Otter Experience by Lauren Casonhua
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f you’ve ever had dreams of swimming with otters or feeding tigers, then look no further—the opportunity to experience exotic animals up close and personal is available right in the state of Oklahoma. This summer, Tiger Safari in Tuttle, OK, hopes to open its new Otter Encounter Pool to the public. During the encounter, experienced trainers will swim with young tigers as audience members watch from behind four inches of acrylic glass. Then, once the tigers are put away, the public will have the opportunity to swim with Asian small-clawed otters. “People will be able to see it from bleacher seating—it’s tiered,” said park director Bill Meadows. “You’re going to be looking through glass that is halfway filled with water, and you’ll be watching your kids swimming with otters, and taking pictures from outside the glass. It’ll be a cool experience for both parents and kids.” According to Meadows, the Asian small clawed otters are the smallest otters in the world and very docile, so it’s safe for the public to swim with them. “We’re going to be the only facility in the central United States that offers this for the public,” he said. Meadows first got the idea for the experience from his close friend Dr. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, founder and director of The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species out in Myrtle Beach.
“He’s been doing this stuff for years, and I get a lot of my ideas from him…he’s one of the foremost animal trainers in the United States,” Meadows said. “He’s done over 200 movies—everything from Britney Spears to Dr. Doolittle.” Creating this kind of experience, however, takes plenty of research and investment. “I had a meeting in Miami, getting filtration pool designs and talking to the people from Tanked. We were going over different systems and how we’re going to run this since we’re going to have otters in there and people in there…all those things have to be calculated, because it’s different from just a regular swimming pool.” Meadows is also getting assistance for filtration and plumbing design from the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, OK, and ordering the acrylic glass from Colorado. “It’s going to be something unique in Oklahoma; there will be nothing like it,” Meadows said. So what is it like swimming with tigers, wearing no protective gear except for a pair of flippers? Apparently, not too scary at all. “Big cats have never made me nervous since I was younger. I’m always really calm around them,” said Kristin Cain, an intern from Monterey, California, who was specifically brought in to do the Ambassador Program at Tiger Safari. Cain, who lives on the property
and will be swimming with the tigers, will be working with another transfer, Robin Laclede, from Tyler, Texas. “We’re doing this with few-months-old tigers. They love to swim,” said Meadows. The park itself produces the tigers, with two getting ready to have babies. Although the tigers are young, Meadows stressed the importance of hiring the right people for the job. “She [Cain] has a total understanding of what she wants . . . She wants to work with cats, and she’s going to be able to do it safely. People that live here and intern here wake up and live and breathe it every day.” As for what makes Tiger Safari stand out from the rest, Meadows said it’s about the motivation for what they do. “There’s a lot more to this than just a zoo. You’re educating the public. You’re teaching conservation to the public, and you’re also teaching husbandry to the kids,” he said.“It’s not about yourself. It’s not about the park. It’s about educating.” For more information on Tiger Safari and how to sign up for the tiger-otter experience, visit www. otterswimadventures.com or www.tigersafari.us.
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Garage Sale Enthusiasts Gear Up for City-Wide Sale by Lauren Casonhua
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t’s that time of year again when the grass starts growing, the weather starts warming up, the unnaturally pale skin you’ve been covering for months finally gets to see the sun, and you suddenly notice that one couch nobody sits on collecting dust in the corner of the family room. What better way to take advantage of this situation than to have a garage sale? The City of Moore’s 2014 citywide garage sale will be held May 1–4. It’s the perfect excuse to sift through those old boxes in the attic or finally get rid of the furniture you don’t use anymore.
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Senior Living Veteran Benefits Help Pay For Senior Living Care by Joyce Clark, CEO of Achievis Senior Living
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eterans and seniors deserve the best living environment and personal care there is to offer. At Heartland Plaza of Moore, we put the heart into senior living. This is reflected in the attention and optimal care we give to our residents and their families. You are not just a tenant to us here at Heartland Plaza. You are Family! Our community offers a wealth of quality supportive services that help people maintain the greatest level of independence possible. Services are affordable and tailored with each individual resident in mind. Some of our amenities include: • • • • • • • • •
Affordable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with private baths and kitchenettes. Laundry and housekeeping services. Home cooked meals that provide balanced nutrition and special diet needs. Scheduled exercise and fitness programs. Activities that include outings and varied entertainment. Cable television, paid utilities, and free wi-fi. Around-the-clock caring staff. Helping hand with personal care and medication administration. Plus much more!
ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON HARD-EARNED VETERAN’S BENEFITS? At Heartland Plaza we work with veterans to get unclaimed financial reimbursement they are entitled to receive. Many veterans don’t know about the Aid and Attendance benefit, which pays most of their affordable rent at Heartland Plaza. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible if they have a regular need for the aid and attendance of a caregiver or if they are homebound. The monthly benefits can be quite substantial. The veteran or spouse is paid directly. Payments are not sent to the residential community. The following chart lists the maximum benefit amount:
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Elderly veterans and surviving spouses whose incomes are above the congressionally-mandated legal limit for a VA pension may still be eligible for monthly Aid & Attendance benefits if they have high expenses for care that are not reimbursed by insurance or other sources. Best of all, if the veteran qualifies, Aid & Attendance funds are provided in addition to monthly pension and Social Security benefits. To qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit, the veteran must have served 90 days or more of active duty, with one of those days during wartime. Wartime eligibility dates include:
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Sketches of Moore
Four of eight generations who live in Cleveland County: (from left to right) James Williams, Shirley Williams, Brady Williams and Betty ( January) Hall.
Eight Generations in Cleveland County by Brent Wheelbarger
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January farm where Broadmoor Elementary School is located today.
n our transient society where people commonly
“Growing up on thirteen acres was a lot of fun.
wood to build our imaginary toys. It wasn’t until I was a
move from one place to another in the span of
My mother stayed at home, and dad did farming and
teenager that we got our first TV, which was quite a thrill.
a few years, it’s remarkable to uncover a family
construction work and also milked cows and sold the
We also had an outhouse in the back. I wonder how many
who’s lived in the same basic area for eight generations.
milk. Mother would churn the milk for butter and sell it
kids these days even know what an outhouse is.
The Bennetts, Sullivants, and Lewises originally settled in
for twenty-five cents a pound. (Wouldn’t it be great if it
“My great-grandson Brady now attends kindergarten
Cleveland County around the 1890s (the earliest in 1882),
cost that much today?) I spent many an hour standing and
at Broadmoor Elementary, the exact location of our farm.
and their descendants, the Halls and Williamses, still live
turning a separator. For those who aren’t familiar with a
I try to share all my good memories each morning when
here today. In fact, the last four generations are still residing
separator, you’d pour raw milk in a container on top and
I take him to school. The first day I told him about the
within five miles of where the fifth and sixth generations
it would separate out the cream and milk, putting it in
farm, I don’t think he believed me. But I showed him the
lived their lives. That’s one hundred and thirty-two years of
different containers on the floor—and of course, the old
picture of my old farmhouse and pointed out where the
history, all in one place. Marrying into these families were
daisy churn for the butter. I also have good memories of
school is now. The playground where he plays at recess is
the Januarys, who came to Moore in 1904 and located on a
mother pouring cream into crocks and then, in a day or
where Mamier (as I’m called these days) used to grow up
farm where Broadmoor Golf Course is today.
two, going out and picking up real thick cream on top and
and play, too. From now on Brady refers to his school as
The original clans settled in east Norman and stayed in
whipping it. I had an older brother, Robert, and a younger
the place where Mamier used to play.”—MM
that area until their deaths. Their descendants moved into
brother, Kenneth, and according to them I could do no
the Moore area, ultimately establishing a farm on thirteen
wrong. Our summers were spent in the garden as it was
Editor’s Note:
acres where Broadmoor School is now located at 34th and
what we ate during the winter. Mother would spend many
If you have historical information about the Moore area
Eastern. Betty Hall (daughter of Alvin January and Viola
hot days in the kitchen canning. Oh, how I hated washing
and would like to share it, contact the Moore Monthly at
Lewis) lived on that farm throughout her childhood. She
those jars in a number-three tub in the backyard!
793-3338 or via email at info@mooremonthly.com.
now lives a few miles down the road at Blue Lakes. Her children and grandchildren still live near the old farm. Below are Betty ( January) Hall’s recollections of life on a small farm in Moore: 28 | MOORE MONTHLY | APRIL 2014
“There weren’t any other kids around, so we entertained ourselves. With Robert being seven years older, he had to work and help dad, but Kenneth and I spent time finding ways to have fun. We made mud pies and found pieces of
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Celebrating Red Cross Month in Moore
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by Christiaan Patterson
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or more than 70 years, March has been deemed Red Cross Month. This year, the American Red Cross recognized the nation’s Everyday Heroes who reached out to help their neighbors when they were in need. “Our heroes are our volunteers, our blood donors, people who take our classes or those who make a financial contribution to help us help others across the Southwest Region,” said Janienne Bella, regional CEO of American Red Cross Central and Western Region. “During Red Cross Month, we thank them and encourage everyone to discover their inner hero by giving time to help people in our community.” In Moore, the Red Cross came to the aid of the city immediately following the May 20 tornado. Within hours of the disaster, the Red Cross deployed and were assisting residents with food, water, and shelter. In the weeks following, the Red Cross helped hundreds of displaced families with insurance filing and other needs. The Red Cross continues to support and assist the city of Moore during the recovery phase of the disaster. In the past few months, the Red Cross allocated $3.75 million for a shelter rebate program, assisting residents with the cost of installing storm shelters. “It’s very exciting when we see programs like this that are able to impact a community in such a great way,” Bella said. “We are very excited to be able to partner with the city would like to say thank you. The City of Moore has been an incredible partner and supporter of the Red Cross, and I don’t know what we would do without them. So, thank you.” The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters of all sizes in this country every year. It also provides 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans and their families—whether in war zones, military hospitals, or military installations around the world. The organization also collects and distributes about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply and trains millions of people in first aid, water safety, and other lifesaving skills. Taking a look at central and western Oklahoma, the Red Cross has • responded to 640 local emergencies • assisted 1,501 military families • trained 10,959 people in lifesaving skills, and • collected 108,345 units of donated blood through the SW Blood Services Region. “Red Cross Month is also a great time for people to become part of the Red Cross. It’s easy,” said Tricia Quinn, CEO, Southwest Blood Services Region. “They can become a Red Cross volunteer, work on a preparedness plan for their household, give blood, or take a Red Cross class.” The Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. An average of 91 cents of every dollar given to the Red Cross is invested in helping people in need. 30 | MOORE MONTHLY | APRIL 2014
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Express Employment Gives $300K to Help Rebuild Moore Homes by Christiaan Patterson “We are just proud to sponsor with Habitat for Humanity so people can come home, to be home, and for people to have a home.” As Moore continues to move forward, the need for donations is far from over. Express Employment Professionals gave Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity a donation of $300,000 that will go directly toward the purchase of 30 lots in the recovery area. This is part of Express Employment’s “Celebrating 30 Years with 30 Homes” initiative for the rebuilding of Moore. “The May 20, 2013 tornado left a deep scar on our state,” said Bob Funk, CEO of Express Employment Professionals. “Following the devastation, the city of Moore and surrounding communities have shown incredible resilience. In every disaster, people in the eye of the storm need a helping hand. At Express, we are always here to lend a hand.” Express Employment Professionals will provide funds every
two months for five years toward the purchase of 30 lots. The company will also provide a workforce of volunteer employees to periodically assist Habitat with construction. Employees will volunteer for one workday every two months, or each time a new lot is purchased. The check was presented at Moore Fire Station #1, where the company assembled most of the relief efforts directly following the tornado. Accepting the donation was CEO of Central Habitat for Humanity Ann Felton, who was excited for the opportunity to help Moore families get back home. “To be able to go back into Moore and help 30 families is going to be a very exciting time for us. Our board is also committed to build about 400 houses, so this is a real jump start for us to build 30 homes for 30 families right off the bat,” she said. So far, ten families have been welcomed back home, thanks to the volunteers at Habitat. Currently, homes are available for
purchase in Moore and qualified families will be able to buy homes as they are completed. In order to help get Moore families back home quicker, Habitat continues to accept applications and is expediting each family’s paperwork. “Generally speaking, it takes about two to three months for a family to go through the process and find out if they even qualify for the program. But we can qualify people in one week now and let them know quickly,” Felton said. For more information about how to apply for a home or to volunteer, call (405) 232-4828 or visit www.cohfh.org.
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CITY WRESTLERS MAKE PRESENCE FELT AT STATE TOURNAMENT by Cole Poland
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he city of Moore had a large presence at the 6A Wrestling State Tournament at State Fair Arena. All three schools were represented with a total of 13 wrestlers on the championship mats. Senior school Moore Lions qualified five wrestlers: sophomore Justin Gundlach at 113 pounds, sophomore Clayton Seleznoff at 120 pounds, junior Colby Moates at 132 pounds, senior Kyle Peterman at 138 pounds, and senior McKale Washington at 152 pounds. Gundlach lost his first match in a close decision, 9-8. Adding to the story, his nose started bleeding early in the tournament. He was able to get it under control during each match but it would start up again every first period. He would have to win his next three matches to show at State. He won his first consolation match, 6-2. Then he scored a major decision in the semifinal, 9-1. In the consolation final, fighting the bloody nose, he scored a 5-1 win, and took home the bronze medal to finish the season with a 27-8 record. Westmoore Jaguars sent two athletes: sophomore Wes Hardin at 106 pounds and sophomore Dalton Duffield at 120 pounds. Duffield won last year’s title at 106 pounds. This year he moved up weight classes with the hopes of repeating his championship. He won his first match but lost in the semifinals to the eventual champion. In the consolation bracket, he won the semifinal match 5-1 to put him in the 3rd place match. He would ride out the time en route to a 4-1 win and third place finish at State, finishing his season with a 29-5 record. Southmooore SaberCats hosted the 6A West regional the week prior to the state tournament. They were able to qualify six wrestlers from their home mats: sophomore Giovanni Martinez at 106 pounds, junior Conor Dooling at 126 pounds, senior Drake Hodges at 145 pounds, senior Zach Moore at 182 pounds, sophomore Jakobe Walker at 195 pounds, and senior Bryan Trompeter at 220 pounds. Moore scored a second-period pin in his first round match, taking him to the semifinals where he would lose and be placed in the consolation bracket. There he won the semifinal match 6-4. In the third place match, he won by major decision, 12-2. Zach Moore, at 182 pounds, took third place at State, finishing his season with a 37-7 record. Southmoore’s Nathan Marek last week was named to the 2014 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Wrestling Large West team. Of the city’s 13 wrestlers participating at State, only five are seniors. Next season, all three schools look to make another run at multiple titles. APRIL 2014 | MOORE MONTHLY | 35
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THE BROTHERS SIVERTSEN by Cole Poland
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pair of Moore Lions wrestlers have taken their appetites for championship competition from the 6A State Championship level to the NAIA National tournament. The “Brothers Sivertsen,” Cody and Derek, wrestled for Oklahoma City University in Topeka, KS, with a national title on the line. Cody, a junior, graduated from Moore High in 2011 and won the state title at 189 pounds that year. He’s been wrestling since he was eight years old. Derek, a freshman, graduated from Moore High in 2013, took home silver at 182 pounds at last year’s state championship, and followed his older brother to OCU to be a star. “It was really exciting because... we wrestled together for a long time,” Cody said. “It worked out for both of us.” Derek said, “I felt that I would make a great fit here because he did. I thought it’d be a great deal, us both being here on the team.” They both agree it’s a beneficial situation for each of them. “Having Derek on the team—it’s been really great having him being able to push me. It’s definitely been great to have someone to look up to. Cody works hard every day and I’ve
been striving all year to work as hard as him, so I can get as good as him.” There’s great upside in having the other in the room. Cody said, “This guy’s probably my biggest, toughest partner in the room. It’s great having him on the team. Derek said, “He’s bigger, stronger than me, so every day I come in here. I don’t want to wrestle him, but I know that I have to—to get better.” They’ve noticed a difference, not just in the competition level but in their improvement in the sport. “It’s a lot easier to improve for the fact that in the wrestling room, you’re wrestling a lot harder competition every single day, day in, day out. So you’re pushed harder, and I think that helps you improve more,” Cody said. Derek agrees. “I’ve improved way more in this past year than I had through all four years in high school—strictly due to the fact that I have five or six wrestling partners who push me hard every single day.” At the NAIA National Championships, you have to run your record to 5-0 that weekend to win the crown. Derek weighed in at 174 pounds. He earned a bye in his first
round but would fall in his second match, placing him in the consolation bracket. He would also drop his first match there. Cody, at 184 pounds, won his first match with a 6-2 decision. But he would lose his second and third matches. Cody takes the lesson he learned back here at Moore and keeps it with him as a student-athlete. “In high school, I always knew that my hard work was going to pay off. I always knew that even though in my freshman, my sophomore, my junior year—maybe my season—hadn’t turned out as well as I wanted to. But my senior year, it finally paid off. Working hard, I won a state championship—and coming in to college, that same rule applies. I think that if I keep working hard, I keep pushing myself, that something great’s going to happen.”
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MOORE MONTHLY | APR 2014 • COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Announcements
GENERAL YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information. Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448. Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 7935190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m. Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students 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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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 information, call Preston Simms 550-8516. 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.
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. 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.
VOLUNTEERS The Hugs Project, non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in 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 Ctr. Living Faith Church, 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tues. Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com Serve Moore. Need help cleaning up or repairing your property after the tornado? Serve Moore is here to help get you back on your feet. Located at 200 S. Howard Ave. in Moore. Call for services or to volunteer, 7353060. Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
New Types of Transportation: *Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tue. and Thu. from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583. *”Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at a 40% off. Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.
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AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. Moore Old Town Association meets fourth Tue. every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@sbcglobal.net Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK, meets secondnd Wed. 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. If you need directions, call 405-445-7040. South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg 237-1171 WOMEN Zumba avalible just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a high-energy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.
South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 692-8792 for more information. Nursery provided! Moms Club of Moore meets second Thursday of month at Westmoore Community Church. www. momsclubsofmoore.com FITNESS First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Ctr. 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 avalible 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 availble at a discounted rate. Call 405-793-2600 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 405-626-8711; zumba_with_crystal@ yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090. Body Fit Strength Training. Tues. & Thurs. from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313. 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 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. 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.
Brand Senior Center. Senior Exercise at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery meeting every Wednesdayat 7 p.m. Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information.
Moore Community Center Boot Camp. One-hour 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.
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.
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First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.
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Calendar of Events & Performances APRIL 1 • TUESDAY Underwater Basket Weaving Contest. April Fools.
APRIL 2 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12 to 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 information.
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APRIL 10 • THURSDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Rocking 80’s.” Dinner and wild, spandex-wearing show that will have you rocking all night long with this new flashback show. Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779.
Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information.
APRIL 11 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.
APRIL 3 • THURSDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Rocking 80’s.” Dinner and wild, spandex-wearing show that will have you rocking all night long with this new flashback show. Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779.
Yellow Rose Theater. “Rocking 80’s.” Dinner and wild, spandex-wearing show that will have you rocking all night long with this new flashback show. Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779.
Horseshoe Pitching League, Fairmoore Park located at 630 NW 5th St. Contact Johnney at 237-1171 for more information. APRIL 4 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon, Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and S. Western. Yellow Rose Theater. “Rocking 80’s.” Dinner and wild, spandex-wearing show that will have you rocking all night long with this new flashback show. Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. APRIL 5 • SATURDAY Oklahoma’s Got Talent. Finale. 10 a.m. at Riverwind Casino in Norman. Tickets $40. Come out and support these singers, enjoy lunch and an auction. All money raised goes directly toward the Backpack for Kids program in Moore. Call Scherry Johnson at 793-8889 for more info. Yellow Rose Theater. “Rocking 80’s.” Dinner and wild, spandex-wearing show that will have you rocking all night long with this new flashback show. Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. APRIL 7 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000. APRIL 8 • TUESDAY Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. 301 N. Broadway. Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671. Chick-fil-A “Brinner” night. Family breakfast for dinner event in Moore. Reservations required: 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. Family members are encouraged to wear pajamas. Call 799-6100 to reserve a seat. Family Fun Night. Blazers Ice Center, 8000 South I-35 service rd. Come out and enjoy a night of skating with friends and family! 7:15–8:45. Music and retro lights are sure to be a hit for everyone! Cost is $10 with rental skates or $7 if you bring your own skates. Call 631-3307 for more info.
APRIL 12 • SATURDAY Easter Egg Scramble. Buck Thomas Park, 10 a.m. Children of all ages with disabilities. 10:30 a.m. Children ages 0–12 on five different fields. Look for colored flags. Yellow Rose Theater. “Rocking 80’s.” Dinner and wild, spandex-wearing show that will have you rocking all night long with this new flashback show. Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. APRIL 14 • MONDAY School Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Moore HS Media Center. APRIL 15 • TUESDAY Women of the South Scholarship Deadline. Tax Day. Family Fun Night. Blazers Ice Center, 8000 South I-35 service rd. Come out and enjoy a night of skating with friends and family! 7:15-8:45. Music and retro lights are sure to be a hit for everyone! Cost is $10 with rental skates or $7 if you bring your own skates. Call 631-3307 for more info. APRIL 16 • 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.
Join the Singles of FBC Moore for “Friday Night Live for HIM” There’s a dinner for a small charge at 6:30 p.m. in our Atrium, followed by a wonderful time of Praise & Worship with Jami Smith and a message from our special guest speaker, David Edwards. Recreation and table games to follow until 10 p.m. Please call 793-2624 for more information and reservations, or e-mail marji.robison@fbcmoore.org. First Baptist is located at 301 NE 27th Street, just off I-35 South in Moore. APRIL 20 • SUNDAY Easter. APRIL 21 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000. APRIL 22 • TUESDAY Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church 201 W. Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671. Family Fun Night. Blazers Ice Center, 8000 South I-35 service rd. Come out and enjoy a night of skating with friends and family! 7:15-8:45. Music and retro lights will sure be a hit for everyone! Cost is $10 with rental skates or $7 if you bring your own skates. Call 631-3307 for more info. APRIL 23 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12 to 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 information. APRIL 25 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center,SW 44th and S. Western. APRIL 26 • SATURDAY Bark for Life. Kiwanis Park, 501 East Main. Registration at 10 a.m. Opening ceremony at 10:30. Fee: $10 for one dog and $15 for two dogs. Registration includes Doggy Bandana. APRIL 29 • TUESDAY Survivor’s Dinner. Relay for Life in Moore will be hosting a dinner for those who have won the battle with cancer. First United Methodist Church 201 W. Main St from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Jon Birdwell at callerjon@cox.net.
Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd.
Family Fun Night. Blazers Ice Center, 8000 South I-35 service rd. Come out and enjoy a night of skating with friends and family! 7:15–8:45. Music and retro lights will sure be a hit for everyone! Cost is $10 with rental skates or $7 if you bring your own skates. Call 631-3307 for more info.
Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information.
APRIL 30 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12 to 4p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446.
APRIL 18 • FRIDAY Good Friday. S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon, Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and S. Western. Sensory Story Time. 10 a.m. Designed for children ages 2–6 with sensory processing disorders. Call 793-5100 to reserve a seat.
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 information.
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April Fool’s Day. Family Fun Night. Blazers Ice Center, 8000 South I-35 service rd. Come out and enjoy a night of skating with friends and family! 7:15–8:45 p.m. Music and retro lights are sure be a hit for everyone! Cost is $10 with rental skates or $7 if you bring your own skates. Call 631-3307 for more info.
APRIL 9 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12 to 4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information, 794-5446.
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MOORE MONTHLY | APR 2014 • LIBRARY EVENTS
Library Events
MOORE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Tuesday, April 1, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. ,and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. Sunday, April 20 Tuesday, April 22, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
SOUTHWEST OKC PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time Baby Story Time Read, Create and Play Story Time “In My Backyard,” presented by Science Museum Oklahoma Baby Story Time Make and Take Story Time Baby Story Time Sensory Story Time Read, Create and Play Library closed. Easter Sunday Story Time Baby Story Time Make and Take Story Time
CHILDREN’S DEPT. Thursday, April 3, at 10 & 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21, 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, 10 a.m.
Baby Story Time Afterschool Kids (ASK) Story Time Tween Scene Baby Story Time Western Little Read presentation Story Time Touch, Learn and Create (TLC) Baby Story Time Afterschool Kids (ASK) Community Education Emergency Planning and Preparation Library closed. Easter Sunday Story Time Story Time Tween Scene Baby Story Time Story Time
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TEENS AND ADULTS Tuesday, April 1, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 6 p.m. Friday, April 4, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21, 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 9:30 a.m.
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Computer Basics VITA Tax Preparation Zumba Internet Basics, Part 1 VITA Tax Preparation Internet Basics, Part 2 VITA Tax Preparation Zumba Open for Business Book Discussion Email Basics VITA Tax Preparation Advanced Email Container Gardening and Soil Testing Zumba Basic Windows 7 Library closed, Easter Sunday On the Same Page Book Discussion DIY Beauty Bar Basic Microsoft Word 2010 Zumba Moore Reads Book Discussion Basic Microsoft Excel 2010 Pinterest for Beginners
Monday, April 7, 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 6 p.m. Monday, April 14, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 10 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21, 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, 6 p.m. Monday, April 28, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29
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Pilates Zumba Penn Ave. Literary Society Pilates Zumba Computer Basics Easter Story Time Library closed. Easter Sunday Pilates Zumba Computer Basics Business Connections Book Discussion Pilates Zumba Gardening Series: Herbs Growing
City of Moore & Brand Center CITY OF MOORE PARKS & RECREATION
Step Aerobics A one-hour fitness class that will include 30 minutes of aerobic conditioning and Reebok step, etc., and twenty-five minutes of strength training and toning, and a five-minute cool down. The class will also include an introduction to a free online website that will provide tracking and tips on weight loss and improving fitness levels. Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m., $20 a month.
BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES For more information on other activities and times, call 793-9069.
April 1, 10 a.m. April 3 10 a.m. April 4 10 a.m. April 8 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. April 10 10 a.m. April 15 10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. April 16 11:45 a.m. April 17 10–11 a.m. April 22 10 a.m. 5 p.m. April 24 10–11 a.m. April 28 10 a.m. April 29 10 a.m.
Country Music House Singers Wii Bowling MCOA Monthly Meeting Last Chance Band Library BP & Sugar checks Provided by Loving Care VA Benefits Country Music House Singers AARP Board Meeting Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Will and Estate Planning Library AARP Meeting & Potluck Dinner Volunteer Appreciation Rudy & Mary to sing MCOA Board Meeting BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union
Exercise: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:15 a.m. Wed 12:15 p.m. Thurs 9–11 a.m. Thurs 1 p.m.
Line Dancing Lessons Wood Carving Thurs Oil Painting Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center
Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main. Reservations for meals: 793-9069. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00
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Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center, $15 a month per person. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor, Ritchel Schultz. For more information, call 405-793-5090.
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pring is finally here, and that means it’s time to get prepared. Being prepared can help you initiate quick and safe action when the sky turns grey. Each year, the threat of severe weather treks its way into the area and can wreak havoc on communities throughout Tornado Alley. The deadliest and most destructive tornado of 2013 was on May 20 and caused more than $2 billion in property damage. Even though severe weather was anticipated days in advance, many in the impacted areas said they did not have a plan and were caught unprepared. Bottom line is this: tornadoes and severe weather can strike at ANY time during the year. Knowing your risk of severe weather, taking action, and being an example are just a few steps you can take to be better prepared and keep youself and your loved ones safe. Here is what you can do to prepare: Know Your Risk: The first step to becoming weather ready is to understand the type of hazardous weather that can affect where you live and work. Tornadoes come in all different shapes, sizes, and wind speeds. Though tornadoes generally move in the SW/NE direction, they can change or proceed in a different course. Also keep in mind that tornadoes have been recorded in ALL 50 states, with the most severe being in Tornado Alley and Dixie Alley. If a tornado is headed your way, and you are at home or work, • Get into your shelter if you have one. • DO NOT open windows to try equalizing the air pressure in your home.
• Put on tennis shoes if you have time, and get into the center-most part of your house without windows. • Cover yourself with a mattress or blanket to protect against flying glass and other debris. If you are caught outside or in a car, • DO NOT stop under an overpass! The winds will be funneled at higher speeds and provide a deadly trap for cars and people. • DO NOT try to outrun it. Congested highways and roads are not where you want to be. • Get out of your car and lie in a ditch. Lightning can strike from cloud to ground 15 to 20 miles from where the storm is located. Lightning can hit any object, and though you may be inside a structure, that does not mean you are completely safe. Here are some tips to remember when you’re inside during a thunderstorm: • DO NOT wash dishes, do laundry or shower. • DO NOT touch any metal objects connected to house. • Unplug all electronics from the wall. • DO NOT talk on a corded wall phone. If you are caught outside without shelter, DO NOT stand • under a tree • next to a metal fence or building • near a telephone pole. If you’re in a swimming pool, get out. Water is a conductor of electricity. Make sure you are not the tallest object around you. If you are, crouch down onto the balls of your feet. If you can, try to take shelter immediately.
Hail, like tornadoes, comes in all different shapes and sizes. If it begins to hail, seek shelter immediately. If driving, SLOW DOWN or STOP (not under an overpass, though!). Golf ball-sized hail can cause damage to your vehicle. Anything larger than that can break windows or even go through the roof of your vehicle. Flooding. Two feet of rushing floodwaters is all it takes to carry your car away. If you believe the water to be unsafe, TURN AROUND! Remember, you can’t see what is below the water. Don’t take any chances. Take action before storms strike: • Establish a chain of communication within your family, including at least one out-of-state point of contact. Remember, in the event of a disaster, phone lines are either down or jammed, and it’s almost impossible to reach loved ones in the local area. • Buy a weather radio. It can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowes, Hobby Lobby or any other store selling electronics. • Have a disaster kit. This is crucial. Make sure you have enough food, water, clothing, and medicine for at least 72 hours. Plus, if you have pets, don’t forget about them! Pack food and a blanket in a carrier. Have all important documents in one easy-to-grab location. OR, if you are tech savvy, have them on a hard drive or cloud. Weather related coverage is sponsored by
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Women of the South Providing Scholarships For Higher Education
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omen of the South (WOS) began almost 20 years ago with just a few founding members’ vision of helping young women achieve the goal of a college education and providing cultural and civic activities for the South Oklahoma City metro area. Today nearly 100 members continue to build and expand on that vision. In an effort to continue that vision, Women of the South has provided close to one million dollars in scholarship funds to deserving women in the metro area. An annual fundraiser ensures that the funds are available for the Primary Provider and High School scholarships, for elementary grants, and for beautifying South OKC. “We have given thousands in grants to our South Oklahoma City and Moore schools. We are very proud of the Women of the South sculptures in front of the South OKC Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA, and the Women of the South Plaza located in front of the Oklahoma City 46 | MOORE MONTHLY | APRIL 2014
Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center,” said Angie O’Keefe, president of Women of the South. There are two types of scholarships created by WOS: The Primary Provider Scholarships and High School Scholarships. The deadline for a High School Scholarship has already passed; however, the Primary Provider Scholarship is still available. It provides a scholarship to Oklahoma City Community College for a two-year degree. Women applying for it must be the primary caregiver of their household, have a high school diploma, and reside in South OKC. Applicant must also meet financial income requirements. The scholarship includes tuition, fees, and books, paid directly to OCCC. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2014. For the Women of the South, providing these women with scholarships not only encourages them to achieve higher education, but also gives them the confidence to succeed.
“When I see a woman that we have helped stand on her own feet, I know that Women of the South has in some way helped her to gain confidence and be proud of herself. Hopefully, some day she will also give back to someone,” Joyce Mauldin, Primary Provider Scholarship chairwoman, said. If you are looking to apply for this scholarship, visit www.womenofthesouth.org.education for the application, details, and contact information for further information.
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ANSWERCREW Question for a Fitness Expert In last month’s Q&A, you said that there were some effective supplements out there. Which ones work, and how do I use them? Before we get to which supplements are actually effective, there is one caveat: you do not need them. They have been shown in legitimate studies to improve performance in one way or another, but the effect is not huge. You may get a slight edge if you include some of these in your diet, but if you aren’t an athlete going for top performance, there is no reason not to skip them. The only reason to go over them at all is so that those who are dead set on using supplements will at least not get ripped off. Now that that’s out of the way, we’ll start with protein. Protein powders are very popular, and they can help you build muscle, but it is important to remember that, at the end of the day, they’re just food. If you’re already eating enough protein (and you probably are), you don’t need protein powder. The recommendation is generally one gram of protein per pound of body weight, but that number is really just to give you wiggle room. More than that is really unnecessary, unless maybe you are cutting weight. Even heavy lifters can get away with .5 to .8 grams of protein per pound. So if you need a little extra, protein powder (particularly whey) is a good way to go. Next is creatine monohydrate. There are many fancy types of creatine on the market, but plain, cheap creatine monohydrate is the most studied and proven. The others are just more expensive ways to get the same effects. Creatine will give you an extra rep or two when you’re lifting weights and help increase your strength slightly. To dose it effectively, just take five grams a day every day. Take it in water with your protein, before or after a workout—it doesn’t matter. If you miss a day here and there, it won’t hurt you. Many packages of creatine suggest a “loading period” when first taking creatine, where you take 25 grams or more a day in order to saturate your muscles. This is completely unnecessary and not beneficial. Your muscles can only take up so much at once. After three to four weeks of proper dosing, your muscles will be fully saturated— without wasting creatine. “Loading” is just a way to get you to use it up faster so you’ll have to buy more. Same goes for cycling creatine. They want you to stop using it every six weeks so that you’ll have to load again because—you guessed it—you’ll go through it faster. Just stick with five grams a day, for as long as you feel like using it. Third is beta-alanine. Take four to six grams a day. People usually split this into two doses, before and after a workout, though all at once is fine if you can take the skin tingles that come with it (the tingles go away with use; that doesn’t mean it has stopped working). Beta-alanine delays muscle fatigue, and really shines during long workouts and high-impact cardio sessions. Last is citrulline malate. Take six to twelve grams before a workout. Like the others, this essentially delays fatigue and lets you work harder in the gym. It can increase the pump to your muscles and increase your
recovery. It also tastes pretty awful. The citrulline malate is the only one of these that has to be taken before your workout; the others you can take any time, though it’s easiest to just take all of them together if you use more than one of them. All of these have been shown to be effective, but again, you will only see a slight improvement, nothing drastic. Most of the results you’ll see will be due to the placebo effect: you’ll work harder because you think you can. Ultimately, it’s still you doing the heavy lifting. None of these is a magic pill, and none is required to get great results. Eat right, work hard, and no supplements—not even these-—will be necessary.
Alex Warren NASM-Certified Personal Trainer AlexWarrenTraining@gmail.com
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Senior Moment Hospital Hints—Part 2: How to Choose a Hospital by Kathleen Wilson Director of Aging Services Inc.
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f you know you have a planned hospital admission for a needed procedure, tests, or surgery, it makes sense to investigate your options. Selecting quality healthcare services requires thought and attention. Knowing what to look for and what to ask will help you choose the right facility for the care you require. 1. Begin by asking your physician about the advantages or special characteristics of each hospital where he or she practices. Your physician can help you select the hospital that is best for you. You should also verify which hospitals accept your insurance, HMO or PPO plan. Is the hospital conveniently located? Can you and your family get there easily for scheduled medical care? 2. When you have a variety of options, visit more than one facility and visit that facility more than once, if time allows. Is the hospital clean? Really look around on your visits, ask to see the waiting rooms and the patient care rooms. Does the waiting room look comfortable? Would you want to recuperate in the patient rooms? Do the patient rooms have comfortable chairs for visitors? Do you have privacy in the room? During your visit, consider eating in the hospital cafeteria. This can give you insight into the meals you’ll be served during your admission. 3. Do the services and specialties provided by the hospital meet your specific medical needs? Do you have a medical condition requiring specialized attention? Your medical history and present medical condition may affect the type of hospital you choose. There are many specialty hospital facilities in the metro area. If there is a hospital specializing in the condition you have, you should investigate this option if it is feasible for your circumstances. 4. Does the hospital have a policy of explaining the patient’s rights and responsibilities? Ask to see a copy of the hospital’s patient rights and responsibility information. Before you go to the hospital, you might want to think about writing an advance directive. An advance directive outlines what medical treatment you want if you can’t speak for yourself. It also lets you name whom you want to make your medical decisions. You can learn more about these important tasks of advanced directives by conducting some online research. 5. Do you know who is responsible for maintaining your personal care plan? How will the responsible hospital staff be kept informed about your specific care needs? Can you and your family be kept up to date on your medical care? 6. Does the hospital have a social worker? Ask what services the social worker provides. Social workers usually help patients and their families find emotional, social, clinical, physical, and financial support services.
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7. Will a discharge plan be developed for you before you leave the hospital? Ask what services are available and what your primary care physician’s involvement will be. 8. Does the hospital provide you with the necessary training to continue your care in your home after you have been discharged? Ask what training is provided in changing dressings, taking medications, or using medical devices. Does the hospital provide you with easy-to-understand, written instructions? 9. How well is the hospital you have selected ranked by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations? You can investigate this information on line and also learn more about the hospital’s success rates with the various procedures it routinely performs. By spending a little time and effort in advance, you can assure that your planned admission to the hospital is not worrisome and that you can understand what to expect from your stay.
Providing the Best in Patient-Centered Cancer Care Norman Regional’s cancer program has been granted a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation from The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Norman Regional’s cancer program was first accredited in 1993, so this marks its 20th year of accreditation. To earn this voluntary accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation is only awarded to a facility that exceeds standard requirements at the time of its survey. Because it is an accredited cancer center, Norman Regional takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer as a complex group of diseases that requires consultation among surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, and other cancer specialists. From the Norman Regional Cancer Management Center to its Oncology/Palliative Care Unit to the multi-disciplinary Cancer Committee, Norman Regional’s team of experts is ready to care for those battling cancer. The health system also provides resources to the community, such as the American Cancer Society Survivor Center, free community cancer screenings, and cancer support groups.
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or the past four years, Oklahoma’s Got Talent has been discovering talented individuals and raising money for a cause. That reason started when Founder Scherry Johnson found out hundreds of children in Moore
were going home from school with backpacks full of food every weekend. “It broke my heart to know these kids were going hungry on the weekends because there was no food in the house. I knew then I would not stand for it and had to do something,” said Scherry. These backpacks being sent home come directly from the Backpack for Kids program designated by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Each week, food is donated and sent to different towns across the state to nourish children between meals at school. In Moore, about 350 kids go home on Friday’s with food. Thanks to the awareness of this program from events such as Oklahoma’s Got Talent, kids are eating. Last year, the talent competition surpassed the $15,000 goal and raised $23,000 for the Regional Food Bank, directly benefiting the Backpack for Kids program in Moore. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000. “This competition not only gives contestants the experience of being in front of people, but raises money for these kids who need the help. Last year we beat our goal so this year we wanted to raise the bar and see if we can pass that goal too because every penny goes the kids,” said Scherry. The competition invited competitors to submit an application during the month of January and February. Those who wanted to compete were placed into two categories: ages 14 and under as well as 14 and above. The first elimination round of the almost 50 singers was held at the end of February. Two more elimination rounds were held during the Month of March. The finale will be held on April 5, 2014 at Riverwind Casino in Norman. “It’s exciting, gearing up for the finale! Those who attend vote for the top three in each category and can enjoy a tasty lunch and live auction. It definitely gets a little bigger every year and you grow with the event. This year, things will be different from last year and next year, it will be different than this one,” said Scherry. Tickets are on sale now and open to the public. Individual tickets are $40 and businesses can purchase a table for $500. Lunch will be served. The audience will also have a chance to participate in a live auction and enjoy some delightful music. If you would like to participate, stop by Broadway Florist located at 328 N. Broadway in Moore or call 793-8889.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES APRIL 2014 BASEBALL Moore High School Apr. 1 Mustang Apr. 3-4 at Choctaw Tournament Apr. 5 Mayor’s Cup (Bricktown Ballpark) Apr. 7 Choctaw Apr. 8 at Choctaw Apr. 10 at Norman North Apr. 12 at Edmond North Apr. 14 at Yukon Apr. 15 Yukon Apr. 21 Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 22 at Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 24-26 at Edmond Tourn. Apr. 28 Lawton Apr. 29 at Lawton Westmoore High School Apr. 1 Edmond Memorial Apr. 3 Southmoore Apr. 5 Mayor’s Cup (Bricktown Ballpark) Apr. 7 at Lawton Eisenhower Apr. 8 Lawton Eisenhower Apr. 10-1 1 at Carl Albert Tourn. Apr. 14 PC North Apr. 15 at PC North Apr. 17-19 at Deer Creek Tournament Apr. 21 at Midwest City Apr. 22 Midwest City Apr. 26 at Sapulpa Apr. 26 at Tulsa Union Apr. 28 at Norman North Apr. 29 Norman North Southmoore High School Apr. 1 Yukon Apr. 3 at Westmoore Apr. 5 Mayor’s Cup (Bricktown Ballpark) Apr. 7 at Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 8 Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 10 at Putnam City Apr. 14 Lawton Apr. 15 at Lawton Apr. 17-19 5A/6A Shootout at Deer Creek Apr. 21 at Mustang Apr. 22 Mustang Apr. 24-26 Edmond Tourn. Apr. 28 at US Grant Apr. 29 US Grant
SOFTBALL Moore High School Apr. 1 at Southmoore Apr. 4-5 at Muskogee Tournament Apr. 7 at Norman Apr. 8 PC West Apr. 10 at Putnam City Apr. 12 Alumni Game
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Westmoore High School Apr. 3 at Norman North Apr. 4-5 at Muskogee Tournament Apr. 7 PC North Apr. 8 at Southmoore Apr. 14 at Anadarko Apr. 15 at Moore Apr. 17 at PC West Apr. 18 at Dale Festival Apr. 22 Norman/Tecumseh Apr. 28 at Norman Southmoore High School Apr. 1 Moore Apr. 3 at Norman Apr. 7 Putnam City Apr. 10 at Muskogee Festival Apr. 17 at Moore Apr. 18 Firelake Festival Apr. 21 at Lexington Apr. 22 Putnam City West Apr. 24 Norman North Apr. 28 Anadarko Apr. 29-30 Regionals SOCCER Moore High School Apr. 4 Choctaw Apr. 7 Crooked Oak Apr. 8 at Midwest City Apr. 11 Southmoore (Homecoming) Apr. 15 at Edmond North Apr. 22 at Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 25 Norman (Sr. Night) Apr. 29 at PC North Westmoore High School Apr. 1 at Norman North Apr. 4 at Norman Apr. 8 US Grant (Homecoming) Apr. 11 at Edmond Memorial Apr. 15 Lawton Apr. 22 at Bishop McGuinness Apr. 25 Mustang Apr. 29 at Putnam City Southmoore High School Apr. 4 Midwest City Apr. 8 at Edmond North Apr. 11 at Moore Apr. 15 Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 22 at Norman Apr. 25 PC North Apr. 29 at Choctaw
TENNIS Moore High School - Boys Apr. 1 Mid-State Conference (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 8 Mustang (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 10 Westmoore / South- moore (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 22 Norman North (Westwood Tennis Center) Moore High School - Girls Apr. 1 Mid-State Conference (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 2 PC North (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 8 Mustang (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 11 Westmoore/South moore (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 22 Norman North (Westwood Tennis Center) Apr. 24 Southmoore Tourn. (OKC Tennis Center) Westmoore High School Boys Apr. 1 Mid-State Conference (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 5 Altus (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 8 Mustang (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 10 Moore/Southmoore (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 14 Edmond North (Edmond Raquet Club) Apr. 24 Southmoore Tourney (OKC Tennis Center) Westmoore High School - Girls Apr. 1 Mid-State Conference (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 4 Altus (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 8 Mustang (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 11 Moore/Southmoore (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 16 Edmond North (Edmond Raquet Club) Apr. 24 Southmoore Tourney (OKC Tennis Center) Southmoore High School Boys Apr. 1 Mid-State Conference (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 5 Altus (Earlywine
Tennis Center) Apr. 8 Mustang (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 10 Moore (Earlywine) Apr. 14 Edmond North (Edmond Raquet Club) Apr. 19 at Broken Arrow Apr. 24 Southmoore Tourney (OKC Tennis Center) Southmoore High School Girls Apr. 1 Mid-State Conference (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 4 Altus (Earlywine Tennis Center) Apr. 8 Mustang (OKC Tennis Center) Apr. 11 Moore (Earlywine) Apr. 16 Edmond North (Edmond Raquet Club) Apr. 18 at Broken Arrow Apr. 24 Southmoore Tourney (OKC Tennis Center) GOLF Moore High School - Boys Apr. 1 Edmond (at Kickingbird) Apr. 7 PC North (at Quail Creek) Apr. 17 Edmond North (at Lincoln West) Apr. 21 Mid-State Conference (at Trosper Park) Apr. 24 State Preview (at Karsten Creek) Moore High School - Girls Apr. 3 Carl Albert (at John Conrad) Apr. 10 Del City (at Trosper Park) Apr. 14 Putnam City (at The Greens) Apr. 16 Edmond Santa Fe (at Kickingbird) Apr. 22 Deer Creek (at Coffee Creek) Apr. 24 Mid-State Conference (at Trosper Park) Apr. 29 Regionals (at Kickingbird)
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Southmoore High School Girls Apr. 1 Tulsa Union Apr. 7 Owasso Apr. 14 PC North Apr. 16 Edmond Santa Fe Apr. 22 Deer Creek Apr. 24 Conference TRACK Moore High School Apr. 4 Moore City Meet (at Moore) Apr. 11 at Putnam City Apr. 15 at Chickasha Apr. 18 OU Meet Apr. 25 at Ardmoore Westmoore High School Apr. 11 at Putnam City Apr. 15 at Carl Albert Apr. 18 at Yukon Apr. 24 at Edmond North Southmoore High School Apr. 4 Moore City Meet (at Moore) Apr. 11 at Putnam City Apr. 15 Carl Albert Apr. 18 Yukon OU Meet (Girls) Apr. 24 at Edmond North Classic
Westmoore High School Boys Not Available Westmoore High School - Girls Not Available Southmoore High School Boys Apr. 1 Edmond (at Kickingbird) Apr. 8 Duncan (at Territory)
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Moore @Your Library KID BOOK REVIEW
ADULT BOOK REVIEW
Sleep Like A Tiger
Beautiful Ruins
Author: Mary Logue Illustrator: Pamela Zagarenski Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Kids Reviewer: Elaine Harrod, Children’s Services Assistant, Moore Public Library
By Jess Walter Pages: 337 Publisher: Harper Reviewer: Julie Kreft, Information Services librarian, Moore Public Library
Perfect for children ages 4-8, Sleep Like a Tiger is author Mary Logue’s first picture book. She is also a poet and author of mysteries for adults and young adults. While at first glance this picture book may seem like just another story about bedtime, it tests the more predictable theme of the bedtime routine. The main characters in this story are a young girl and her parents. When the little girl exclaims “I’m not ready for bed!” her parents come up with a creative plan to gently guide her to sleep. They tell her she does not have to sleep, but she does have to put on her pajamas, wash her face and brush her teeth. As she gets into bed she asks “Does everything in the world go to sleep?” Thus begins a conversation about lots of animals and when and where they sleep. Some of the animals include a snail that curls up like a cinnamon roll, and a bear that sleeps all winter. Her parents tell her about a tiger and how sleeping keeps him strong. This image of the tiger is one the young girl really seems relate to and she falls asleep imaging herself curled up next to the tiger while holding her own stuffed tiger. The illustrator, Pamela Zagarenski, says on her website that she paints in order to solve a puzzle or mystery. The illustrations in this book will transport readers, and help children and parents approach bedtime with a new set of eyes. The artwork in this book is very detailed and will give readers a lot to discuss on each page. Through mixed media paintings on wood and computer generated art, she depicts the young girl in each picture with a different animal: the snail, a whale, a bear and of course the tiger. Zagarenski uses imagery such as crowns, teacups and whales in her creations. She also uses bits of gold and pieces of her great grandmother’s passport from Lithuania in her paintings. You can find Sleep Like a Tiger and many other fabulous books in the Moore Public Library children’s department. Come see us!
When an American actress appears on the tiny Italian island of Porto Vergogna, hotel owner Pasquale Tursi cannot believe his good fortune. It is exactly the publicity he needs to fulfill his dream of running a glamorous destination hotel instead of a place for local fisherman and the occasional drunken American writer. However, he quickly discovers that some blessings are also curses as he is plunged into a world of seduction, intrigue, and lies told to cover up other lies. Beautiful small-town girl Dee Moray has finally hit the big time, snagging a role in “Cleopatra” with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. But when things go from bad to worse on set, the studio calls in a “fixer,” and Dee finds herself being one of the problems that needs fixing. As the lives of Pasquale and Dee intersect, they form a bond built on shared dreams shattered, and an instant connection that stays with them for the rest of their lives. The events that follow will change the lives of many and have repercussions over decades and across continents. This is an epic and romantic story. At times humorous, and at others heartbreaking, it is a lovingly told tale about the choices we make and must live with. Fans of Old Hollywood glamour will love finding cameo appearances by Burton and Taylor along with “ripped from the headlines” gossip about their tumultuous romance. Beautiful Ruins spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and a movie adaptation is currently in the works. The Pioneer Library System offers this title—in addition to single copies—as a book discussion kit, with discussion questions and an author interview. Jess Walter is an award-winning author of six novels, one nonfiction book, and the recently released We Live in Water, a collection of short stories. Beautiful Ruins is available from Moore Public Library in regular print, large print and audio CD.
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Citizen Spotlight by Cole Poland
Jason Hawkins OKC Energy FC
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pringtime in Oklahoma means one thing. Soccer. Soccer? Yep. Soccer. The inaugural season of the Oklahoma Energy FC begins on April 5. The home opener is slated for April 26. The Energy’s curation is being led by a local Moore son, Jason Hawkins. Hawkins is the definition of a hometown boy. He began school at Sky Ranch then to Moore West Junior High before graduating as a Westmoore Jaguar, class of 1993. His wife, Jenni, also attended Moore schools and is currently coaching cheer at Southmoore High. Their three children Jerzi, Jaxi, and Judson, all attend elementary schools in Moore, and the couple also fosters a Southmoore senior. Hawkins fell in love with the sport when he was able to witness an Olympic match, Brazil versus Germany, at the 1984 Los Angeles games. Being up close to such an event sparked a passion in him, a passion that he believes in. “Sports and soccer are a huge teacher of many of life’s lessons that are so valuable to people’s ongoing success in life,” he said. Hawkins’s youth was filled with days on the grid. He started playing at five years old at 12th Street Park, “when you still played 11 on 11 at all ages, and the nets on the goals were chain link,” he said. Playing club ball in his teen years would lead him to coach Brian Harvey. Harvey would mentor him and bring him onto the team at Oklahoma City University, where Harvey continues to coach today. Hawkins is “all in” on soccer in Oklahoma. He sees his role with the new professional team to be more than just wins and losses. “It is about finding something at one level and leaving it better than when you found it.” He wants to improve the culture of soccer in Moore and beyond, making it more open and available, fun and competitive, challenging and fulfilling—for everyone of every age. Having the Energy FC here is a tremendous asset to the community. “A big part is our kids just getting the opportunity to see the top levels up close and personal,” he said. “It is about having positive role models in the sport for our kids.” Things are very different between watching soccer through the filter of television and seeing live and in person. When you’re watching TV, you’re on your nice, comfy couch with a bag of chips and an iPad. Physically being at a game is a decision. It’s something you choose to do and pay attention to and give your money to. That’s buying in, quite literally. Being able to provide that opportunity of choice about the game is the tide that lifts all ships. “If we just bring a higher level of soccer and speak directly to youth soccer, even collegiate soccer in the area,” Hawkins said, “if you bring higher-level people to the area and let them [local youth] see that and get their hands around that, it will naturally also start to raise their levels up.” Photo & Logo Credits: OKC Energy FC
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MOVIE REVIEW “Divergent” Review: Critics Rob Morris and EmilyMovie Matthews review each other’s favorite rom-coms. Just the Faction, Ma’am! By Rob Morris
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ince the blockbuster results of the Harry Potter and Twilight series, Tinseltown has been obsessed with cracking the “young adult” story code. Hollywood hit the jackpot with Jennifer Lawrence and “The Hunger Games” series. But the studios have completely whiffed on other efforts such as “Percy Jackson,” “The Mortal Instruments,” and “Vampire Academy.” Hollywood may be back on track with “Divergent.” a tale of teenagers in a not-so-distant future that matches elements of the very successful formula of “The Hunger Games” almost beat-for-beat. Dystopian society living in the aftermath of a global war? Check. Strange societal traditions created in the aftermath of the war to prevent a repeat of such a conflict? Check. Shady and underhanded machinations by political forces in an effort to maintain power? Check. Strong female lead character who uncovers nefarious plot while igniting romance with seriously sullen male counterpart? Check. Filling the “Jennifer Lawrence/Katniss Everdeen” archetype is “Tris Prior” played by rising star Shailene Woodley. Tris lives with her family in the ruins of Chicago in a world where all of the population is divided in to five “factions” based on their primary characteristic. The factions are “Erudite,” the intelligent who are focused on knowledge and learning; “Candor,” the unflinchingly honest who are all about finding and telling the truth; “Dauntless,” the brave and fearless who serve as protectors and soldiers; “Amity,” who value peace above all else and express themselves artistically; and “Abnegation,” the selfless who live to serve others. Those who have fallen out of one of the five factions are called…wait for it….“The Factionless,” the lowest caste in this society, who essentially depend on handouts for their survival. These factions were created as a means of preventing another war. Obviously this means that the factions will soon be at war with each other. The catalyst that sends Tris on her hero’s journey is her not-so-sweet sixteenth birthday, the day on which she must choose which faction she will devote the rest of her life to. As part of the process, Tris undergoes a placement test, which looks into her mind and emotions to determine which of the five factions she fits best. The woman conducting the placement test becomes upset with Tris’s results and warns her to stick to Abnegation, the faction Tris grew up in—or risk falling into danger. Naturally Tris chooses Dauntless, shocking her parents (Ashley Judd, Tony Goldwyn) and the leader of the Erudite faction, Jeanine (Kate Winslet). This sets in motion a chain of events that lead to the revelation that Tris is someone who doesn’t fit into any of the five factions, called a “Divergent.” Tris quickly learns that she and the other Divergents are targeted for death as part of one faction’s plot to assume a ruling position over the other four groups. While similar to “The Hunger Games” in many ways, “Divergent” is a much grittier tale. There’s no denying that Woodley is an up-and-coming star in the same way that Jennifer © Photos courtesy of Summit Entertainment
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Lawrence was when she was cast as Katniss Everdeen. Theo James as the brooding “Four” more than adequately fills the role of the brooding romantic counterpart, while Zoé Kravitz, Jai Courtney, Miles Teller, and Mekhi Phifer round out the main members of the supporting cast with equal parts enthusiasm and menace. Clocking in at two hours and twenty-three minutes, “Divergent” feels just a bit bloated and moves slowly through the Dauntless training sequences. But overall it’s a fairly gripping, if somewhat formulaic, tale that sets the stage for the promised sequels.
Southmoore's Reid Hibbs Brings Home Gold at State Swim Meet by Cole Poland
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he 6A Swimming State Championship meet was held the final week of February at the brand-new Edmond School Aquatic Center at Mitch Park. All three city schools showed up with a chance to medal in at least one event. Southmoore SaberCat senior Reid Hibbs came into the meet with a chance to medal in two events, the 200 yard individual medley and the 500 yard freestyle. In the 200 IM, he would place fourth with a time of 1:58.75 behind the champion, Justin Wu, junior of Norman North. Wu set the state record for the event in the prelims the day before the championship event. And in the championship event, he broke his own record, lowering his time from 1:49.95 to 1:49.12. Hibbs then dove in for the final of the 500 free. The race came down to Hibbs and Alan Tran of Edmond North. They swam neck and neck for about the first 300 yards, but then Hibbs was able to find another level and pull away for the win and the state title. Southmoore’s Reid Hibbs finishes first in the 500 yard freestyle at the State Championships. Westmoore sophomore Alexis Trinh competed in the 200-yard freestyle event, placing eighth with a time of 2:09.07. Norman North’s Madie Sarantakos took the gold medal with a time of 1:56.16. Trinh then raced later in the 100-yard breaststroke with a shot at the
podium. She finished eighth with a time of 1:16.47. Edmond North junior Ally Robertson won first at 1:06.31. Senior Lara Gatton, also of Westmoore, swam in the 50-yard freestyle in the championship heat. She placed fifth with a time of 25.20. Broken Arrow junior Breonna Barker won gold with 23.23. Next up for Gatton was the 100-yard backstroke. She finished fifth with a time of 1:01.26 and last week was named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association 2014 All-State Swimming West Girls team. Bartlesville senior Grace Fodor won the 100-yard backstroke at 58.63. As for the team scores, Norman North swept both men’s and women’s titles. Westmoore women finished ninth with 94 points, and Moore’s women finished sixteenth with 10 points. Southmoore men placed tenth with 58 points, Westmoore tied Lawton at thirteenth with 29 points, and Moore finished sixteenth with 25 points. Next season looks to be just as successful or even more so for all three schools.
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Event Spotlight
Calendar Events Sponsored by Resthaven of OKC
by Lauren Casonhua
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et your hunting gear ready for the City of Moore’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Buck Thomas Park football fields. The hunt is open to kids ages 0–12, and there will be separate fields for each age group designated by colored banners. Children with disabilities will hunt first at 10 a.m. while all other age groups will hunt at 10:30 a.m.
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Children of all ages with disabilities ages 0-2 ages 3-4 ages 5-6 ages 7-9 ages 10-12
Red Banner Blue Banner Purple Banner Yellow Banner Green Banner Pink Banner
There will be tons of candy as well as prize golden eggs, so don’t miss out on this event! Also, be sure to bring a basket or sack for collecting eggs and a camera for a photo-op with the Easter Bunny! For families with children in separate age groups, younger siblings can hunt on the oldest sibling’s field. In the event of poor weather conditions, the egg hunt will be held at the Moore Community Center. For more information as well as a map of the park, please visit cityofmoore.com.
Annual Magnolia Brunch
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he Women of the South will be donning their derby hats on Saturday, April 26th, to host their 4th Annual Magnolia Brunch fundraiser. The event, honoring singer-songwriter Darla Zuhdi, will feature fashion show, auction, and sponsor recognition. The brunch is Women of the South’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and the proceeds will go towards scholarships for young women. The organization, which was founded in 1995, has consistently operated under a mission of improving the cultural, civic, and educational opportunities of the people and businesses in South OKC. The fundraiser ensures that funds will be available for the organization’s Primary Provider and High School scholarships, as well as for elementary grants and South OKC beautification projects. Thus far, Women of the South has given nearly a million dollars in scholarships to deserving young women. During the event, women and children will strut down the runway in the latest fashions from Ruth Meyers and Uptown Kids, respectively. There will also be the opportunity to participate in a silent auction for purses and jewelry and a live auction either for dinner with Governor Mary Fallin, or for a name-brand purse.
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Woman of the Year and the Magnolia Brunch’s honoree, Darla Z, will be performing two songs. The organization is honoring her this year for her outstanding contributions to the community. Hungry palates will be satisfied by brunch from The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City, and women are highly encouraged to sport their most extravagant hats to the event for a chance to win prizes. For those interested in being a sponsor, there are six sponsorship levels for donations from $100 to $3,000, and all sponsors will be recognized at the brunch. All ladies interested in attending the event are welcome to come. Tickets are $65 per person, or $600 for a ten top table and $500 for an eight top table. Complimentary valet parking will also be available. The Magnolia Brunch will be held at the Great Banking Hall in the First National Center located at 120 N. Robinson, downtown OKC. It will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information about sponsorships, please contact Mina Acquaye at 405-818-1792. For tickets to the event, contact Joyce Mauldin at 405-691-4770 or 405-823-2051.
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Warren Movie Guide: April 2014 Be the first to see the latest films coming to the Warren.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
RIO 2 It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adver-sary of all his father-in-law.
DOM HEMINGWAY After spending 12 years in prison for keeping his mouth shut, notorious safe-cracker Dom Hemingway is back on the streets of London looking to collect what he’s owed. ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR A look at the life of wild lemurs living in Madagascar.
APRIL 18 TRANSCENDENCE A terminally ill scientist downloads his mind into a computer. This grants him power beyond his wildest dreams, and soon he becomes unstoppable.
A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 Having exorcised the demons of his ex, Malcolm is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, however, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events. BEARS A look at the life of bears living in Alaska’s coastal mountains and shores. HEAVEN IS FOR REAL A small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.
APRIL 25 WALK OF SHAME A reporter’s dream of becoming a news anchor is compromised after a one-night stand leaves her stranded in downtown L.A. without a phone, car, ID or money - and only 8 hours to make it to the most important job interview of her life. THE OTHER WOMAN After realizing she is not her boyfriend’s primary lover, a woman teams up with his wife and plots mutual revenge.
Editor’s Note: Each month our Warren Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.
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ANSWERCREW Question for a Gardener How soon can I start my spring garden? Depending upon the weather and your level of anxiety to get growing, some crops can be started now. If you are anticipating a vegetable garden, you can begin germinating seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last predicted freeze, which is April 15th in this USDA Zone 7. Consider starting tomato, eggplant, and pepper seeds (all in the nightshade family) as soon as possible so that mature seedlings can be transplanted to the soil on or about the second week of April. In order to warm the outdoor soil, you can place a cover, like black plastic sheeting, over the garden area. Flower seeds can be started now, too, so they can be transplanted to the garden right along with the vegetables. This is referred to as companion planting. The process is mutually beneficial since certain flowers attract pollinators, and others have an odor that repels bugs. Michael Pollan, in his article in The New Yorker magazine, relates research being conducted on plants. The article is entitled “The Intelligent Plant.” There is a laboratory in Florence, Italy, that focuses on plant performance. Some remarkable discoveries are being made about the nature of plants, what causes them to develop sensitivity to the elements, and the ways they adopt defensive positions. From my own experiences, talking and singing to plants appear to have a salutary effect on them. I have learned that both George Washington Carver and Luther Burbank did the same thing. For those plants started indoors, remember to harden them before transplanting to the garden. By moving the plants outside briefly each day, you help them prepare for an outside environment and avoid shock. When actually transplanting, you’ll want to select a day that is overcast and water the seedlings well. If you sowed cover crops last fall, you might have to mow them. Those who are using the no-till method will plant right inside the cover crops. This helps to maintain the soil structure that the roots of your plants will use later. No-till is being used successfully at the USDA experimental farm in Bethesda, Maryland. Tomatoes can be planted along with existing hairy vetch, a legume that puts nitrogen into the soil. In many of the Oklahoma gardens, you’ll encounter heavy clay soil, which makes gardening extremely frustrating. An alternative—and easier—method is to use raised beds made from lumber, bricks, mounded soil or other materials. This method allows you to control the planting medium. I favor used lumber that comes free. Establish a bed that is six feet by three feet. Lay a sheet of cardboard at the bottom, and begin filling with compost, shredded leaves, grass clippings, potting soil and other organic materials. Here is a brief summary of crops to plant early and those to plant after the last frost date. Early spring lettuce beets carrots radishes peas (very early) cilantro cabbage kale potatoes
After last frost date corn eggplant beans melons squash tomatoes peppers pumpkins
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Check on the back of the seed packet to determine whether a crop needs to be direct seeded or started indoors. By working with the environment and continuing your research and education, you are on your way to a successful gardening experience.
Resources Louise Riotte, Carrots Love Tomatoes Michael Pollan’s article, “The Intelligent Plant” Your public library Local feed and seed stores.
Norm Park, Ed.D., normpark@ymail.com
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SHOP&TASTE BY LAUREN CASONHUA
Mann’s Best Friend 10700 S. Pennsylvania, Suite 24 • OKC, OK 73170 • 703-3838
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or cat and dog lovers alike, there’s a pet store in Moore that cares just as much about your furry friends as you do. With an array of bejeweled collars, toys, premium quality pet foods, and a petfriendly “bakery,” Mann’s Best Friend has all the luxuries your pets could possibly desire … and then some. “We sell unique things you can’t find [elsewhere],” said owner Season Mann, who has been running the store for nearly seven years with her husband, Weldon Mann. One glimpse at the raw foods section in the very back, and you know she’s not exaggerating. The store specializes in high-quality pet foods that have no byproducts or fillers—meant to promote optimum health in pets. Mann, who owns six dogs and four cats that are all rescues, has always had a big heart for animals. “I grew up around animals. I lived on a farm when I was young,” she said. Mann said she managed a pet store for three years in Reno, Nevada, before moving to Moore. Working behind the scenes gave her some insight into what really went into storebrand pet foods. “Knowing what they put into the pet foods was scary,” she said. “Nutrition is really important for us, and it makes a huge difference in your pets.” When Season and Weldon Mann moved to Moore and saw that the area lacked a nutritional pet food store, they decided to open their own. Coincidentally, the couple opened the store right when there was a huge food recall for pets. “It was unfortunate that it happened,” she said, “but it happened at a time when we were first opening our doors—so before the store even opened, we had customers trying to buy our food.” Three years later, the store moved into a building that’s twice as big and has a steady customer base. “We have a lot of good customers,” Mann said. “For seven years we’ve watched people come in and get engaged, get married, have their babies. It’s a really good place to meet great people because they love their babies.” Customer service is particularly important to Mann, and she makes sure employees know their stuff. “My girls that work with us—we train them to give that one-on-one education to customers so they don’t just come in and get confused. They [employees] know the product.” Mann’s favorite part of her job? Seeing the change in people’s pets as they transition to healthier pet foods. “There’s a lot of dogs that have had serious diseases and the vet said to put them down, but then they start doing healthy foods, and the dog just turns around. Seeing what you’ve done in a person’s life to help their baby, it’s an awesome feeling.” Mann’s Best Friend also works with animal rescue shelters, hosting annual events to raise money and awareness and encouraging people to adopt rescues instead of going to breeders. In fact, the store’s mascot, a tiny Yorkie-Chihuahua mix, is a rescue. “One of our normal customers brought me Annie, our store dog…my customer found her when she was roughly eight weeks and .8 pounds…I fell in love with her right away.” The store also works with other locally owned businesses to provide services such as dental care and pet training classes. “Working with trainers helps people see that they can keep a dog. Hopefully, we can keep them out of the shelter,” Mann said. Of course, at the end of the day, there’s always the fun part of working at a pet store. “We get to play with puppies when they come in,” she said with a smile. Mann’s Best Friend is located at 10700 S. Pennsylvania, Suite 24, in Châtenay Square. For more information visit www.mannsbestfriendokc.com or call the store at 405-703-3838.
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SHOP&TASTE BY LUKE SMALL
GoGo Sweets 1609 S I-35 Service Rd, Moore, OK 73160 • 735-9604
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f you’ve stepped into GoGo Sushi recently, a 2014 Best of Moore Finalist, you might notice there is a wall missing, replaced by an open entryway. Those brick or concrete objects that so often symbolize division and disunity are just so out of place at a restaurant built upon the idea of family integration. So it seems only fitting that Van and her family would break down barriers to open a dessert shop connected to their successful sushi restaurant. But for the oppressive Oklahoma heat, the family would probably turn their businesses into full patio restaurants. I exaggerate, but only slightly. The walkway, “goes with the whole family idea, how we work really close together. So having that doorway, is kind of that connection,” said Van Nguyen, co-owner of GoGo Sweets. Van said it feels awkward even calling her an “owner” of GoGo Sweets since it truly is a full family business. Van and her two sisters, Vivienne Bui and Lisa Nguyen, together
with their mother, Helen Tran, help run two sushi restaurants in MidTown OKC and Moore. Their third location may seem like a departure from Japanese cuisine and even further removed from their Vietnamese heritage, but the family is actually bringing Asian flavors into their desserts. “[At the sushi restaurant], so many people asked us about Japanese ice cream,” Van said. So the family obliged, bringing in unique ice cream flavors such as green tea and red bean. They also serve specialty coffees and teas, a perfect compliment to a tasty cake or a serving of frozen yogurt. It is all about desserts made with quality ingredients served, Van said, by a friendly staff that customers have come to expect from the sushi restaurant next door. Van and her family seem to demonstrate a laid-back personality in which they don’t take their work too seriously. Van even told a story about joking with some customers who had just stepped in from the local gym. When they told
Van they were supposed to be on a diet, Van jok-ingly said, “Well, you are in the wrong place!” It’s that kind of honestly refreshing style that has helped make Van and her family so well-respected in Moore. Of course, Van’s kidding aside, GoGo Sweets does offer help to those who are trying to cut back on those sugary treats. Frozen yogurt is always a healthier option, always available at GoGo, plus the hot teas can be refreshingly good and good for you. “[There’s] something for everyone, for an adult, for a child, for ateenager. It’s kind of fun to hang out here,” Van said. “People are really excited because in Moore there is not anything like this yet,” Van continued. A one-of-a-kind dessert shop right next to a sushi bar may sound unusual. But in this case, GoGo Sweets is all in the family––and that makes for a winning combination.
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HEALTHY MOORE Eating Healthy on a Budget? by Emily Goff, UCO Dietetic Intern Most of us have highs and lows when it comes to money, but we can
always stand to save a few dollars here and there. Tight budgets can mean
stressful times. When you are under stress, it is even more important to eat
a well-balanced diet to stay healthy. The good news is that eating healthy is still possible on a budget! Here are a few tips to get the biggest bang for your buck:
• Eat at home—it is always cheaper to prepare your own foods than it
is to eat out. Plus, you eliminate a lot of extra fat and sodium by cooking it yourself.
• Buy local—Local farmers often have lower prices because they do not
have big travel expenses. Most farmers’ markets offer fruits, vegetables, eggs, beef, baked goods and more. This allows you to get a variety of fresh food, and it is good for your local economy.
• Fresh—When looking to buy fresh produce at the grocery store,
check to see which foods are in season. Produce that is in season generally has a lower price than when it is out of season. Here is a list of current
in-season foods:
o asparagus o broccoli o carrots o lettuce o onions
o peppers
o radishes o
summer squash
o strawberries.
• Go canned or frozen—Canned and frozen foods are picked at the
peak of freshness and are then packaged to maintain that freshness as long as possible. This is a good alternative to fresh foods because you still get vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Go for low sodium vegetables and fruits packed in water or juice rather than heavy syrup.
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• Shopping list—Make a list before going to the grocery store and stick
to it. This will allow you to get what you need without overspending.
• Multipurpose—Choose foods that can be prepared a variety of ways.
For example, canned chicken can be made into chicken salad, chicken tacos, additions to soups, casseroles, and more. Feel free to be creative.
Visit these websites for more ideas:
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
fruits-and-vegetables-on-a-budget
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-on-budget.html. 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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PARTING SHOTS
LEADERSHIP MOORE Congratulations to the members of the Chamber of Commerce’s 2013-2014 Leadership Moore class who completed their training. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Eye Care Oklahoma hosts another fun and exciting Business After Hours for members of the Moore Chamber of Commerce and the local business community.
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