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VOL. 21 • NO. 2 • FEBRUARY 2024

COVER STORY

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MR. MAYOR — After 30 years in his role as Mayor of Moore, Glenn Lewis is stepping away from the office.

Those who know him best talk about the profound impact he has had on Moore.

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BEST OF MOORE & SOUTH OKC FINALISTS — Wondering about Moore’s favorite choices in 60+ categories?

Meet the top three finalists as we prepare to unveil the winners later this month.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT QUILTING HEAVEN — If you have a passion for quilting, then Keepsake Fabric & Quilting is a family-owned business that aims to help you reach your dreams.

SPORTS

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HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE — Coming this fall, Southmoore and Westmoore will be able to host football games in their new on-campus stadiums.

4 Letter from the Editor 10 Remembering Kathy Gillette 19 Senior Living

30 Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

20 Brand Senior Center Activities 23 Healthy Moore

After World: a Novel and Half Magic

Weather Related Health Problems and Injuries

Norman Regional Pumps Up Their Cardio Care with New Electrophysiologist

24 Ask a Dietician

It's Time to Focus on a Healthy Heart Diet

Beat the Winter Chill

33 Pioneer Library System Calendar

Here’s to you, Mr. Mayor! You’ve done a remarkable job and we’re proud to know you!

Editor Moore Monthly

40 The Station Schedule

Publisher Brent Wheelbarger Writer/Editor Rob Morris Designer April Prenzlow

38 CBD Central

Medical Cannabis for Treating Autism

28 Skilled Workforce Series

48 Sports Photos

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On a personal note, I can say that my experiences with Mayor Lewis have led me to regard him as a man of integrity and passion to make Moore the best it could possibly be.

35 Calendar of Events

46 Sports Schedule

MNTC: Medical Assisting Program Offers Powerful Career Path to Students and Adults

As this change takes place, we wanted to take time and honor the man many consider to be the greatest mayor Moore has ever had.

34 Book Reviews

26 First Responder Spotlight

Moore PD's Franco Relishes Support Service Role

Back in 1994, Moore voters chose Glenn Lewis as their mayor. For 30 years, Lewis has been at the helm as Moore has grown from a sleepy, bedroom community to a vibrant city with a wide variety of places to shop, dine, and play. As he faces significant health challenges, Lewis has stepped out of his longtime role and is handing the torch over to someone new.

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Mr Glenn Lewis Leaves a Legacy of Success

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t was a late afternoon in 1994 when Glenn Lewis dropped his apron on one of the Lewis Jewelers’ showcases and headed out the door of the business. His brother Tim remembers asking Glenn where he was going.

I am uniquely qualified to do something about how things are in the city of Moore.”

That was the beginning of a 30-year journey that has led many in Moore to name Glenn Lewis as the greatest mayor the city has ever had.

Former city manager Steve Eddy also has vivid memories of the years leading up to Lewis’ decision to fight for mayor in 1994.

“In much of the Eighties, there was a lot of political turmoil in the “He always runs the shop, city,” said Eddy. “I started working in the city as grant director in 1989 so when he walked past me, I said, ‘Where are you going?’” and remember a lot of the significant political battles being fought over various issues. One of the biggest was risk management, and said Tim. personally, I think that’s the thing that really got Glenn involved.”

When Glenn told him he was Today, Moore’s risk management program provides a self-fundgoing to the courthouse, Tim admits being a little confused, ed, self-insurance program that is administered by the Moore Public Works Authority and provides an indemnity and employer’s liability so he asked him, “Why?” plan. That includes general liability, public officials liability, police and “He said, ‘The filing peri- personal injury liability, and other types of liability and damage plans. od ends in half an hour, and I It’s also responsible for conducting safety training, on-the-job injuneed to file for mayor.’” said Tim. “I was stunned. At that time, Moore ries, drug testing, and investigating tort claims filed against the City. was not a primo destination, and so I asked him what on God’s green But Eddy and others who know the City’s history well say that back earth would compel him to want to be mayor?” in the mid-90s, the department was in turmoil.

Lewis said he vividly remembers his brother’s response.

“He turned around and looked at me,” said Tim, “And he said, ‘I’m tired of hanging my head in shame when people ask me where I live.

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Eddy said, “The first couple of years of his time as mayor were fairly tumultuous, especially in regards to risk management. Glenn came in on a mission to take care of or eliminate the problems that were going on in that area. He was ultimately successful in resolving the problems.”

Griffith says that one of the key things Lewis and Ebrey did was take it upon themselves to get that business-friendly message out to the world.

“Glenn and Deidre took their own money and went to Kinko’s,” said Griffith. “They had this letter printed out on City of Moore letterhead and sent it to businesses all across the nation trying to get them to come to Moore.”

Former City Councilwoman Kathy Griffith also remembers the turmoil facing Lewis as he entered office in 1994.

“There were late-night council meetings along with a lot of angst and anguish,” said Griffith. “Glen came in with this determination to clean things up. He was part of that magical graduating Moore High School class of 1973: Glenn, Steve Eddy, Stan Drake. They were literally some of the greatest people in leadership that came from that class.”

This was at a time when Moore residents said Moore was basically just a bedroom community with only housing to offer.

“Glenn would always cast a pretty big vision for how things were going to go in attracting businesses,” said Ebrey. “There were times when he would say, ‘We’ll do anything to get your business started here.’ And I would insert, ‘Well, we’ll do everything within our power.’ And that’s how some of those meetings would go.”

Those familiar friends were the people Lewis turned to as he embraced the task of putting the City of Moore on a healthy track.

“Glenn came in with a take-no-prisoners type of attitude,” said Eddy. “One of the first big challenges he faced was when the city manager at that time, Huey Long, came in and told him that the City couldn’t make payroll.”

Tim Lewis remembers his brother’s determination to tackle the problem, even though it would take years to resolve.

“The City of Moore was so far in debt and had so much baggage in 1994,” said Tim. “The news that it couldn’t make payroll was just the beginning. It took him a year to get the votes on City Council where he could start cleaning out the problems.”

In addition to pushing for changes on the City Council, Lewis also One of the first early successes was the Walmart Supercenter at 19th pushed for strategic hires for city manager, assistant city manager, poand I-35. Tim Lewis remembers when Glenn heard that Walmart wanted lice chief, and fire chief. to open its first Supercenter in Norman; he was determined to change “He finally got down to the staff that he wanted to help grow the the company’s collective mind.

City with,” said Tim. “One of those great hires was Deidre Ebrey, who “He got me, and we drove over to Bentonville and met with the three worked for us as a teenager. Glenn recruited her to be the economic executives who were making the decision,” said Tim. “They told him development director because he knew she was a go-getter.” they were targeting Norman because it was the number three market Ebrey remembers working at Lewis Jewelers as a teenager, where in Oklahoma. Glenn’s response was, ‘We have a perfect location for Glenn was something of a father figure to her. She says he was always you that will put you in between the number one and number three markets, plus you get number seven on top of that!’ The executives protective of her as a boss. decided that was worth considering.”

“One thing I knew for sure about him was that he meant what he And the rest, as the saying goes, is history. Lewis and his team resaid,” said Ebrey. “I also knew that Glenn cared about businesses as cruited a Convergys call center (which later became the current Sam’s well as his own and that his goal was for Moore to become more busiClub location) to fill the old Walmart spot on the east side of I-35, and ness-friendly. I wanted those same things and felt I could contribute.”

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Ebrey says Lewis’ desire for Moore to be a great city was part of what drove him during those times when the City worked to recover from devastating storms.

“It evolved because the first few were unlike anything anyone had ever seen,” said Ebrey. “It’s hard when you’re from here because you know these people, and you, yourself, may have had damage and tragedy. I think the thing that drove Glenn that drove all of us was the compassion we all felt. Our hearts were broken, but that stirred this desire to work as a team to put things back together.”

around 30,000 to about 63,000 currently, while the City’s budget grew from $18 million to over $150 million. Retail and restaurant options exploded, and the Moore Public School district’s reputation for excellence made Moore a highly sought-after destination.

In addition to the early financial and organizational challenges facing Lewis, Moore was hit by a series of tornadoes beginning with an EF5 in 1999. That was followed by an EF4 in 2003, an EF0 in 2004, an EF4 and two more EF0’s in 2010, and then another EF5 in 2013. Those close to Lewis remember his steadfast attitude in the midst of the devastation.

“That 1999 tornado was, at the time, the biggest ever seen on this planet,” said Tim Lewis. “The destruction was absolutely horrific. But Glenn, Steve, Stan, and the other folks in leadership rallied and tackled the challenges head-on.

Then they took the lessons they learned in 1999, 2003, and the others so that when the 2013 tornado hit, everybody knew exactly what they needed to do to get Moore back on its feet quickly and safely.”

Eddy said, “Looking back on the ’99 tornado, Glenn took it personally, as did I and Stan. We were all ‘Moore boys” and went to school together. Frankly, at the beginning of the 1999 storm, we didn’t really know what we were doing, but we just decided together that this was our hometown, and the burden was ours to bear.”

Griffith remembers Lewis as a man whose heart was always in the right place, and that characteristic showed up in a big way in 1999.

“He wasn’t a showboat about any of it,” said Griffith. “He just dug his heels in and took the helm. If Glenn was in charge, you just knew things were going to get done without any ego involved. I think that the 1999 tornado set the tone because, from that time on, he knew processes needed to be to provide emergency services and also to protect the community from the scammers who inevitably showed up in the aftermath.”

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Tim Lewis said those experiences helped Glenn and the Moore leadership team refine the city’s response to tornadoes to the point where Glenn and Steve wrote a section of FEMA’s handbook about dealing with the aftermath of a twister. But the storms also took a toll on his brother, especially the 2013 storm.

“Glenn was trying to get over to City Hall and ended up on a fire truck that went to Plaza Towers,” said Tim. “I think it was that event that probably triggered some PTSD. We had been raised by a father who was a Marine and taught us to keep our emotions to ourselves. Glenn probably bottled that up as long as he could, and he ended up having to work through that after 2013.”

Through it all, everyone who knows Lewis says he would be the first to admit his imperfections and weaknesses, but his time as mayor of Moore has always been marked by a love for the City and a desire to make it a great place to live for everyone. Under his leadership, Moore has become a jewel of a city with excellent police and fire departments, a city council that works together in harmony, a parks system that is the envy of cities across the nation, with a wide selection of retail and restaurants that elevate the quality of life while helping provide sales tax dollars to support the city’s budget. But as he departs the office of mayor, he will also be remembered for much more than Moore’s transition to a retail center.

“I think Glenn helped make the City of Moore a community where you can live, work, and play,” said Griffith. “He saw the value in quality of life and the things that don’t make us any money. Our parks, our services, the things that are by no means profitable, but are the things that keep people here and call out to others to move here.”

And over his 30 years as mayor, those who know him best say he should be remembered as the greatest mayor the city as known.

Eddy said, “I can tell you from working side by side with him for many years that I never once saw him do anything that was in any way improper. He was very much a man of integrity and above reproach.”

“Steadfast is the way I think of him,” said Ebrey.

“The community changed so much under his leadership, and he governed over some very different personalities over his time. But in the midst of “Glenn would do absolutely anything for the City of Moore,” said Tim. all that change, he stayed “I think he would want to be remembered as someone who always did the course and oversaw a what was best for the City.” turnaround of culture and attitude.”

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BY KIM BROWN

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Remembering Kathy Gillette

t is hard to put into words how one person can impact your life without getting sappy and long drawn out. Still, we will do our best to convey just how much Kathy Gillette impacted our lives here at the Moore Chamber.

First and foremost, Kathy was a friend, mentor, and overall leader to our staff at the Chamber. She expressed daily her desire for all of us to succeed both in our careers and our lives outside the Chamber.

Kathy took an active interest in our personal lives, knowing full well the impact that had on our daily performance. She never minced words and held us to the fire when She was awarded the Staff of the Year in 2013 through our state necessary to get results. She exprofessional organization and the Sheila Lee Executive of the Year in pected great things from the team, and it wasn’t hard to want to give 2016. On a professional level, many of her peers had the same feeling about Kathy; she was one of a kind. She was kind, loving, helpful, and her what she wanted. impactful.

Kathy was a GREAT storyteller. She always had a tale to tell to enBack in 2006, when Kathy came to the Moore Chamber, we had a tertain the masses. As she always said, “I can kill ‘em, gut ‘em, and fry membership of around 250; during her time as the Membership Director, she grew the Chamber to over 600 members, and that growth ‘em” as she talked about her hunting excursions. She was a good ol’ didn’t stop when she became the President in 2014. Through it all, gal from Southeast Oklahoma and proud of it. (We will note that Kathy the sustainability and vitality of the Chamber grew significantly due grew up in South Oklahoma City, but her heart grew up in Southeast to Kathy’s leadership. The culture that she created, both with the staff Oklahoma.) The beauty and carefree life of the Broken Bow area was but also with the membership, was a welcoming one. You could al- what made Kathy so special. ways just come and sit for a bit. When you talked with Kathy, she made you feel special.

“Family First” was something else we could always contribute to Kathy. She has a large family and has made every friend she has feel like family. Her family could probably fill a football stadium – “Eagletown has a population of 600, and 450 are my relatives”.

How can you not smile at a comment like that? She made you giggle; she made you wonder how one person could have done all she did; she made the world a better place and made our lives better for being lucky enough to have had her in them.

We told her all the time she should have written a book. We know it would have been quite the read, but we also know the names would have to be changed to protect the “innocent.”

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President/CEO 2014–2020 Membership Director 2008–2014 2013 Outstanding Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber Leader 2016 Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives Sheila Lee Executive of the Year

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Best Bakery/Sweets

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• The Garage • Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler • Soda Pop's Cafe

• American Cannabis Company • Green Gorilla Smoke & Vape • Green Hope Wellness • Del Rancho #5 • Okie Tonk Cafe • Soda Pop's Cafe

Best Childcare Provider/ School

• 1st Learning Center (1st Baptist Moore) • Creative Kids Learning Center (CKLC) • St John's Lutheran School

• Tinker Federal Credit Union • True Sky Credit Union • WEOKIE Federal Credit Union • Homsey Family & Cosmetic Dentistry • Kenneth Noble, DDS • Moore Complete Dental

Best Dog Trainer

• Really Good Pets • ROC - Jesse Lane • Tipsy Dog Training - Bradley James Kerr

Dog Grooming

• Doggie Styles • The Painted Paw Dog Spa • Paws@Play

Best Children's Party Spot

Best Doggie Daycare/ Boarding

Best Chiropractor

Best Donuts

• HeyDay Entertainment • Jump! Zone • The Station at Central Park • Bodin Chiropractic • Moore Chiropractic • Thrive Chiropractic

Best Coffee Shop

• A3 Murder Mystery Cafe • Black Rifle Coffee Company • Scooter's Coffee

• Green Acres Dog Boarding • The Hairy Paw Inn • Vera's Plush Paws • Donut Palace & Kolache (4th & Santa Fe) • Homemade Donuts (27th & Santa Fe) • Honey Bee Bakery (12 & Eastern)

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Best Electrician

Best Home Maintenance

Best Meal Prep

Best Plumber

Best Entertainment

Best Insurance Agency — Home/Auto

Best Medical Spa/Skin Care Clinic

Best Primary Care

Best Insurance Agency — Health

Best Mexican Dining

• Bliss Electric • Edge Electric • Norman Heat, Air, Plumbing & Electric • HeyDay Entertainment • I-35 Bingo • Twisted Axes Throw House

Best Financial Planner

• Journey Financial Strategies • Mark Rose-Retirement Income Strategies • Staton Financial Group

Best Gym/Fitness Center

• Earlywine YMCA • Moore Fit Boot Camp • The Station at Central Park

Best Florist

• Broadway Florist • Capitol Hill Florist • A New Beginning Florist

Best Funeral Services

• John M Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel • Resthaven Funeral Home • Vondel Smith Funeral Home

Best Grocery Store

• Crest Foods-Moore • Sprouts • Winco

Best Hair Salon

• Glamoore Salon — Hair by April • Lunatic Fringe Social Club • Salon Escape

Best Heat & Air

• AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning • Norman Heat, Air, Plumbing & Electric • Randall's Temperature Control Specialists

• Mr. Handyman of South OKC • Honey Do Construction • R & R Homes Construction

• Chad Cobble Insurance • Terry Cavnar State Farm • Jessica Max Allstate Insurance

• Doyle Crow & Associates • Rightway Insurance, Moore • Jennifer Spradlin

• CrockStar Dinner Club • Nosh • OnPoint Meal Prep

• Adonai Spa & Wellness • Mountain Bliss Massage • RaeLuxe Aesthetics

• Alfredo's • Hidalgo's • Tacologia Mexican Restaurant

Best Orthodontist

• Johnny Carino's Italian • Fontana Italian Restaurant • Oliveto Italian Bistro

• Craig & Streight Orthodontists (CSO) • Elassal Orthodontist • Klontz

Best Jewelry Store

Best OB-GYN

Best Italian Dining

• Diamond Dee Lite • Huntington Fine Jewelers • Lewis Jewelers

Best Landscaping/ Lawn Care

• Kim Fletcher, DO • Linzi Stewart, DO • Julie Wiley, DO

Best Pediatrics

• Elite Lawn Care • Marcum's Nursery • Moose's Landscaping

• Just Kids Pediatrics • Norman Regional Moore Pediatrics • Stellar Pediatric Urgent Care

Best Liquor Store

Best Pharmacy

• Bootlegger Liquor • Greenway Liquor • Moore Liquor

• Chris' Express Drug • Med's and Moore • Moore RX

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Best Physical Therapy

Best Local Restaurant

Best Pizza

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• Massage Envy • Mountain Bliss Massage — Kristin Rowland • VIP Massage

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• OSSPT • Physical Therapy Central • Therapy in Motion • Eagle One • Hideaway • Jet's NY Slice

Best Place to Watch the Game • Buffalo Wild Wings • Louie's Bar & Grill • Lumpy's Sports Bar

• B & B Plumbing LLC • Brandon's Plumbing • Norman Heat, Air, Plumbing and Electric • Classen Family Medicine, Moore • Integris Health Medical Group • Norman Regional Primary Care

Best Real Estate Agency • Chamberlain Realty • McGraw Realtor • Realty Experts

Best Roofing Company • Jones Roofing and Construction • McBride Roofing & Construction • Statewide Roofing

Best Sandwich/Sub Shop • Jersey Mike's • McAlister's — Moore • Soda Pops Cafe

Best Senior Living — Assisted/Memory Care

• Legend at Rivendell • Sommerset Neighborhood Assisted Living & Memory Care • Village on the Park

Best Senior Living — Independent

• Chateau on the Green • Grace Point Living • Southwest Mansions Independent Living

Best Special Occasion Spot

• The Old School Events Center • Royal Bavaria • Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill

Best Specialty Shops • Ace Party Supply • The Ritzy Gypsy • Showplace Market

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Best Sports-Related Shop

Best Wings

• Al's Bicycles • Dick's Sporting Goods • Gregory's Sporting Goods

Best Urgent Care

• Buffalo Wild Wings • Lumpy's Sports Bar • Wingstop

• Access Medical — S Western • Classen Urgent Care • Norman Regional Urgent Care, Moore

Best Veterinarian

• Scroggins Animal Hospital • Silver Leaf Animal Hospital • Spay Xperts

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Weather Related Health Problems and Injuries

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s I write this article, we have just come out of some of the coldest temperatures we have seen in Oklahoma, breaking all kinds of records. This week, we are expecting rain mixed with snow, with a possibility of ice if the temperatures dip below freezing. This is not an unusual forecast for early January. By the time this article comes out in Moore Monthly, the forecast will change completely. Because, as we say in Oklahoma – “all four seasons can happen in one day.”

Older adults have a higher risk of weather-related health problems and injuries as temperatures drop in January and February. According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults lose body heat faster than when they were young. Hypothermia and frostbite can turn into a serious problem before you realize what is happening. And then there is always the danger of falling on the ice or snow. Regardless of age, this can be an issue. However, older people and those with mobility issues are more prone to slipping on the ice or getting hurt while shoveling.

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Hard or waxy-looking skin Joint and muscle stiffness After re-warming, blistering

If you suspect frostbite, you can run the affected area under warm Everyone, especially older adults, should take a few precautions water (not hot). during the Oklahoma winter months.

You should call for medical help if you suspect you or someone else Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature drops to a dangerous level. Being outdoors for extended periods when it is cold can may have hypothermia or frostbite. cause your body temperature to drop.

Snow is almost inevitable this time of year, and with snow comes the exertion of cleaning our cars, clearing driveways, etc. You should Here are some warning signs of hypothermia: check with your healthcare provider to determine if exertion in the • Your skin becomes cold to the touch and pale or ashy snow is safe. It is important to remember that when it is cold out, your • You feel tired, confused and sleepy heart works harder.

• Feelings of muscle weakness • Problems walking It is easy to fall in the winter, especially in icy and snowy conditions.

• Your breathing and heart rate slows Make sure steps and walkways are clear before you walk. Salting the You can also take precautions such as staying indoors (or not stay- walkways is vital in helping to avoid winter falls. ing outside for too long), keeping your heat at 65 degrees or higher, If you use a cane and a walker, you’ll want to ensure the rubber tip staying dry – wet clothing chills your body more quickly, and dressis up to the task. You may also consider an ice pick-like attachment for ing for the weather. Wear layers and loose-fitting clothing. Wear a hat, gloves, warm winter coat, warm boots, and a scarf to cover your the end of your cane for additional traction. If you use a rollator, make sure that you always put the brakes on in the winter before you stop mouth and nose. using it especially out of doors. It’s much easier to grab it if it starts Frostbite occurs when skin is exposed to the cold for too long. It is rolling while using it in other seasons, but it’s not a good idea with ice, most likely to happen in body parts farthest from the heart, such as snow, and rain. the ears, nose, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes. People with heart disWatch the weather forecast, and if there is a warning that it is best ease and circulation problems are more prone to frostbite. Because it to stay inside, please do so. Also, please carry a phone with you if you can cause numbness, you may not realize you have it. must go out and let someone know that you will be out in this weather and when you will return.

Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: • At first, cold skin and a prickling feeling As the cold winter months are upon us, take the time to consider • Numbness how to stay safe and enjoy the solace of the winter months.

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BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

FEBRUARY 2023 Feb 1

10:00 a.m. Ispire Specialty Hospital BP checks 12:30 p.m. Corn Hole

Feb 26

9:00 a.m 12:15 p.m.

Classic Movie: Roman Holiday Bingo with Scott

Feb 2

11:00 a.m 12:15 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Feb 27

10:00 a.m

Wii Bowling

Feb 28

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Board Games Afternoon Movie

Feb 29

12:30 p.m.

Corn Hole

February Birthdays Bingo with Flora Table Tennis

Feb 5 9:00 a.m Classic Movie: Miss Peregines Peculiar Children Feb 6

10:00 a.m

Wii Bowling

Feb 7

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Board Games Afternoon Movie

Feb 8

9:00 a.m 10:00 a.m 2:00 p.m.

Miracle Ear S.A.L.T. Meeting with Kim Lopez Corn Hole

Feb 9

12:15 p.m.

Bingo with Terry

Feb 12

9:00 a.m 10:00 a.m

Classic Movie: An Affair to Remember Wii Bowling

Feb 14

12:15 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Party Afternoon Movie

Feb 15

11:00 a.m 12:30 p.m.

Speaker Jeremy from Oakwood Village Corn Hole

Feb 16

2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Table Tennis Senior Sweetheart Dance

Feb 19

Closed for President’s Day

Feb 20

Wii Bowling

10:00 a.m

Feb 21

9:00 a.m 11:45 a.m

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Arm Chair Travel Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Board Games Afternoon Movie

Feb 22

11:00 a.m

Speaker Courtney Preze with AMADA

Feb 23

2:00 p.m.

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Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Stretch, Strengthen and Health: Tues. 8:30 Open Art Studio: Fri. 9:30 Chair Yoga: Tues. & Thurs. 10:15 Arm Chair Travel: Wed. 9:00am Woodcarving: Wed. & Thurs. 9:00 – 11:00 Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw Puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center.

Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday Aging Services Monday through Friday Call & make reservation by 1:00pm.

Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60 & above: $2.25 Required cost for guests under 60: $5.00

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HEALTHY MOORE BY JENNIE MELENDEZ

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ebruary is American Heart Month, where we are encouraged to learn and fight against heart disease. In Oklahoma, where the CDC has ranked heart disease as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the state, it’s a critical time to recognize the importance of heart health. Oklahomans’ struggle with obesity has a direct tie to elevated blood pressure and cholesterol that can lead to heart disease among genetics and family history.

Dr. Singh can go in with a couple of different catheters and essentially make a 3D shell model of the atrium, the ventricle, or wherever it is that we may think rhythm is coming from. It will also have a map of the electrical signals at the same time,” stated Seth.

A general vascular cath lab looks at the vessels of the heart, and they can tell if there are any blockages. An electrophysiology cath lab looks at the actual conduction system of the heart and any problems that might be associated with that system.

Norman Regional Health System is gearing up against cardiovascular disease by adding an Electrophysiologist to our Center of Excellence cardiovascular team. Robin Singh, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, will be located at Norman Regional’s Seth explained that depending on what is going on Heart & Vascular Associates, Heart Plaza. with the heart, your team may consist of a general cardiologist who might need to work in conjunction with How does one know if they need to be seen by a gener- an electrophysiologist. Dr. Singh will now be available al cardiologist or a cardiac electrophysiologist? here at Norman Regional to collaborate with your Your heart health team will work together to determine heart team to ensure the right quality and type of care if your diagnosis is vascular or tied to the heart’s electrical is provided. Seth continued, “It’s kind of like saying, system to decide the right cardiologist or team of physi- I’m going to go get a cheeseburger from Burger King, cians to treat your diagnosis. but I want to go get my fries from McDonald’s. If you can keep everything in one location, it’s better for the What is Electrophysiology? patient. Because now, you don’t have three different Electrophysiology is the actual study of the electrical con- hospitals, three different doctors’ offices, and locaduction system of the heart and the dysrhythmias that are tions across the state trying to communicate with associated with it. The goal is to increase the efficiency of each other…everybody can look at your chart and the heart by fine-tuning the actual conduction system. be able to make the best decision for your health and your wellness at one time.”

Singh will oversee a specialized electrophysiology catheterization (cath) lab where he and his team will have the If you or a loved one requires specialized cartools to check the heart’s conduction system. diac care, take the first step towards better heart health and contact your Primary Care Provider Singh’s electrophysiology cath lab at Norman Region- to secure a referral to Norman Regional’s Heart al’s HealthPlex will be supervised by Seth Barnett, RN. He & Vascular Associates. shares what makes the new lab so important.

Norman Regional Heart & Vascular Associ“So, in the EP lab, we will actually be able to bring [a pa- ates can be reached at 405-515-2222. Learn tient] in, hook them up to several EKGs, and then we will more about Norman Regional’s Cardiac have a 3D mapping system based on magnetic resistance. Electrophysiologist, Dr. Robin Singh.

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It’s Time to Focus on a Healthy Heart Diet

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Trans fats are saturated fats that can be both naturally present and artificially added to foods. The naturally occurring trans-fat are those produced by some animals and can be found in small quantities in their meat or milk. The primary dietary source for trans-fats is “partially hydrogenated oils.” The FDA removed this form of trans-fats from the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list in 2013. Trans-fats impact health by raising your LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowering your HDL (good) cholesterol, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Trans-fats are found in fried foods, stick margarine, shortening, processed sweets, and baked goods.

What are the Heart Healthy fats?

Unsaturated fats have been found to decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol when eaten in place of saturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats provide essential fats that your body cannot produce on its’ own, including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. These are found in canola, corn, soybean, sunflower oils, and fatty fish (think of anchovies, salmon, tuna, and sardines).

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Monounsaturated fats are often liquid at room temperature but can be t’s February, Happy National Heart Month! Eating for a healthy heart solid when cold. These fats are found in oils (olive, canola, peanut, safcan reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health prob- flower, and sesame), avocados, peanut butter, and some nuts and seeds. lems, including developing type 2 diabetes. The healthy heart diet Limiting fat can be done by choosing lean protein sources such as focuses on lower fat and sodium but is a well-rounded, balanced approach to eating. There is also a focus on choosing complex carbo- reduced-fat dairy, lean cuts of meat, and avoiding trans-fats. Trans-fats hydrates over added and simple sugars for more sustainable energy cause increased LDL-cholesterol levels and are often found in fried, and increased fiber intake. This way of eating does not mean cutting processed, and baked goods. Avoid products with “partially hydrogeout fat and sodium altogether but learning how to incorporate the right nated oils” in the ingredient list. fats and amount of sodium to reduce unhealthy cholesterol levels, A question I often get from patients is, what about egg yolks? The old manage high blood pressure, and lower your risk of heart disease. recommendation to limit egg consumption was created because dietary I will focus on the lower-fat part of the healthy heart diet today. The cholesterol greatly impacted the amount of cholesterol in the blood. type of fat you eat matters; not all fats are the same. Some fats have a However, more recent research shows that restricting cholesterol in negative impact on health, while others are associated with lowering your diet likely does not play as much of a role in your cholesterol labs as was once thought. A recommendation of 300mg of dietary cholescholesterol levels. terol has since been changed to “as low as possible.” The most recent recommendation states that 1-2 whole eggs can be eaten daily.

What types of fats should be limited in your diet?

Saturated fats are often found in animal products but can also be found Check out the American Heart Association for more information on in some plant-based foods like coconut and palm oil. These fats are typically solid at room temperature. Think of fat on a steak or coconut oil in the healthy heart diet or National Heart Month. a jar at the store. Saturated fats should make up no more than 5-6% of your total daily calories, which is about 120 calories of a 2000-calorie https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart diet or 13 grams of saturated fat daily. These can be limited by choosing lower-fat dairy products (1% or skim) and lean cuts of meats.

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Moore PD’s Franco Relishes Support Services Role Lieutenant Francisco Franco says he remembers exactly when the desire to pursue a career in law enforcement took hold of him.

“One of my goals was to become a lieutenant,” said Franco. “Working in the FTO program helped me develop those essential leadership skills.”

“I was about 16 or 17 years old, in high school in Kingfisher, and I realized I really wanted to protect people from bad people, like bullies and criminals,” said Franco.

Franco’s other experiences with Moore PD include time as a member of the SWAT team. All of these things helped prepare him for his current role as the Support Service Lieutenant.

That passion took root, and Franco followed it, attending the University of Central Oklahoma and majoring in Criminal Justice.

“In the police department we have two divisions,” said Franco. “Operations, which is mainly the patrol side of the department, and Support, which supports everything in patrol including SRO’s, community service, mental health liaison, working with civilians and special events like the Celebration in the Heartland and Christmas Spectacular.”

“One of my buddies was going to UCO in criminal justice,” said Franco, “The program fit my values, and so I enrolled, too. It’s funny, he ended up switching to teaching, but I was really motivated and finished my criminal justice degree in three years.”

Now 21 years old, Franco began the search for a job with a local police force, which led him to Moore. He was hired as a police officer and has spent all ten years of his law enforcement career with the Moore Police Department. During that time, he also finished his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management at UCO.

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Away from his role with MPD, the thing Franco enjoys most is family time.

“I began my career in patrol, just like everyone else does,” said Franco. “And about five or six years in, there was an opportunity to become an SRO (school resource officer) at Moore High School.”

“I have two sons, ages four and six, and they both play soccer,” said Franco. “I love that I get to spend a lot of time with them at soccer practices and games. We are also very dedicated to our faith, and our Catholic church is a big part of our lives.”

Franco says the opportunity intrigued him, so he pursued it partially because he wanted to be able to spend more family time with his two young sons.

He has also taken on the role of guardian for his little brother, who is in his freshman year at Moore High School.

“It was a difference in schedules which allowed me to have more time with my sons,” said Franco, “But over the course of my time there, I really began to enjoy the interactions and relationships I was building with the administration, teachers, and students.”

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Franco’s duties include safety planning for those city events, but he also functions as the primary internal affairs investigator, working alongside his captain on any cases that come their way. If planning

Prior to taking on the SRO role, Franco had also joined the Field Training Officers program. This experience led him to develop a greater understanding of what leadership roles require.

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Franco says working in Moore has been a true joy and pleasure.

“We have a great leader in Chief Gibson and wonderful working relationships with the City of Moore,” said Franco. “We’re supported well by everyone at City Hall and throughout our community. I know that there are a lot of police departments across the state who would love to have the environment we have here in Moore.”

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Crystal Conner Medical Assisting Instructor Grew up in Bridge Creek and attended Mid-America Technology Center, where she earned her CNA Phlebotomy and Licensed Practical Nursing certifications. She initially planned to earn her RN degree but enjoyed working in doctor’s offices. In 2014, Mid-America Tech asked her to join their staff as an adjunct, which led Conner to discover a deep passion for teaching. She ended up becoming a full-time instructor and moved to Moore Norman Technology Center in 2015. Conner will complete her B.S. degree at OU this May.

Can you give an overview of the MNTC Medical Assisting program?

The medical assisting program is intended to prepare students for an entry-level position in the medical field. It primarily prepares students to work in a doctor’s office, helping with day-to-day clinical and administrative tasks.

In recent years the focus has been on clinical tasks such as preparing the patient to see the doctor, giving medications (including injections), drawing blood, sterile dressing changes, and suture removals. I usually tell people medical assistants are taught to perform just about any skill they have done in the doctor’s office by a nurse or assistant.

What is the career path?

They usually start working alongside nursing staff in a doctor’s office, and then they move on to become Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and many other careers in the medical field.

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How long does the program last?

The program is offered to high school juniors, seniors, and adults. The length of the program varies based on the enrollment choice. Juniors complete two years or four semesters while in high school. Seniors take one part-time class in high school and then return after graduation as full or parttime students. Most choose full-time and finish in one more semester, so a total of 3 semesters. Adults can complete the program in one year (two full-time semesters) or in two years (four part-time semesters). In addition to the skills mentioned above, they’ll also be

trained in ear irrigation, hearing screening, assisting with minor office surgery, ECGs, lung function tests, and many other office skills.

Are the students certified and/or registered?

We are an accredited program, and students become certified or registered medical assistants.

There is an exam to obtain certification, and the program prepares the student to take the exam.

How can people sign up or get more information?

Visit the Moore Norman Tech website at www. mntc.edu and click on Medical Assisting under LongTerm Programs. They can even apply online. You can also call and speak to a career advisor at 405-8015000. Right now, we are completing in-person and online information sessions for adult applicants. The schedule should be available through the career advisors or on the website. High school students can talk to their counselors.

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inter has arrived in full force, but that doesn’t mean your electric bill has to increase — even if your home is all-electric. Saving money on energy costs is easier than you might think, and we have tips that will keep you comfortable during the cold winter months. Many of these tips can be used daily to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter.

Take advantage of heat from the sun • Open curtains on the south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat the home, and close them at night to reduce the chill from cold windows.

• Be sure to plant deciduous trees on the south-facing side of the home, especially in proximity to windows.

They will let the light and warmth in the windows during the winter and shade the windows in the summer.

Cover drafty windows • Use a heavy-duty, transparent plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of window frames during the cold winter months. Ensure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration.

• Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.

Adjust the temperature • When you are home and awake, set the thermostat as low as is comfortable.

• When you are asleep or out of the house, turn the thermostat back to save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills. A smart or programmable thermostat can make it easy to set back your temperature. But make sure the temperature is comfortable for pets!

Find and seal leaks • Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes (“plumbing penetrations”), gaps around chimneys and recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets.

• Find out how to detect air leaks.

• Learn more about air sealing new and existing homes.

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• Add caulk or weatherstripping to seal air leaks around leaky doors and windows.

Maintain your heating system • Schedule routine service for home heating systems.

• Replace furnace and heat pump filters once a month or as needed. Find out more about maintaining furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps.

• Regularly clean the flue vent of wood and pellet burning heaters and clean the inside of the appliance with a wire brush periodically to ensure that it is heating efficiently. Find other maintenance recommendations for wood- and pellet-burning appliances.

Reduce heat loss from the fireplace • Keep the fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. Keeping the damper open is like keeping a window wide open during the winter; it allows warm air to go right up the chimney.

• When using the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of the firebox (if provided) or open the nearest window slightly — approximately 1 inch — and close doors leading into the room. Lower the thermostat setting to between 50° and 55°F. • If the fireplace is never used, plug and seal the chimney flue.

• Install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warmed air back into the room.

• Check the seal on the fireplace flue damper and make it as snug as possible.

• Purchase grates made of C-shaped metal tubes to draw cool room air into the fireplace and circulate warm air back into the room.

• Add caulking around the fireplace hearth. Find out more techniques to improve your fireplace or wood-burning appliance’s efficiency. Learn tips for safe and efficient fireplace installation and wood burning.

Lower water heating costs • Keep the water heater’s temperature to the warm setting (120°F). This will not only save energy, it will also help avoid scalding.

Our energy efficiency experts have curated even more energy efficiency tips. Visit www.okcoop.org to learn more.

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PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — FEBRUARY CALENDAR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Southwest OKC Library, 2201 SW 134Th Street, OKC

Many virtual programs require signup in advance with a valid email address. Go online to www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/calendar for more information and the most current schedule of upcoming events.

Thursday, February 1, 15, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Thursday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. – Behind the Story: Author Talk with Tessa Bailey Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. – Book Discussion: Now is Not the Time to Panic Tuesday, February 20, 3:00 p.m. – Behind the Story: Author Talk with Jason Mott Wednesday, February 28, 1:00 p.m. – Behind the Story: Author Talk with Kim Scott

IN–PERSON PROGRAMS

Thursday, February 1, 15, 29, 6:30 p.m. – Get Moving with RACE Dance Collective Friday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Story Time (1-3 years) Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. – Family Story Time (All Ages) Monday, February 5, 12, 4:00 p.m. – Build a Better Business: Teen Entrepreneurship Monday, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 p.m. – Get Moving with Beginners Tai Chi Tuesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m. – Rhythm Babies (0-18 months) Tuesday, February 6, 6:30 p.m. – Creativity Unleashed: Wood Burning Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 7:00 p.m. – Teen Connect: Teen Writer’s Guild

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Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. – Connection Corner: Pokemon Playing and Trading

Thursday, February 1, 15, 29, 10:30 a.m. – Early Explorers

Friday, February 9, 3:00 p.m. – Creativity Unleashed: Scandinavian Woven Hearts

Thursday, February 8, 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion with SOKC Library

Thursday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:00 p.m. – English Language Learners: ESL Friday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. – Learn It! Paper Flowers Class Monday, February 12, 10:30 a.m – Sensory Explorers Thursday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 p.m. – Get Moving with All Levels Zumba Tuesday, February 13, 5:30 p.m. – STEAM Kids: Paper Circuit Valentines Friday, February 2, 4:30 p.m. – Creativity Unleashed: Beaded Keychains Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 p.m. – Build It! Saturday, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:00 a.m. – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Friday, February 16, 2:00 p.m. – Connection Corner: Board Games and Bites (VITA) Saturday, February 17, 2:00 p.m. – Eat Smart: Spice Blends Saturday, February 3, 2:00 p.m. – Build It! Family Challenges Saturday, February 3, 4:30 p.m. – Get Moving (5-7 and 8-11) Tuesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time (3-5 Years)

Saturday, February 17, 2:00 p.m. – Build It! Family Challenges

Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m. – Learn It! Creating Personalized Pet Tags

Tuesday, February 6, 4:30 p.m. – Connection Corner: Onigiri Rice Balls (10-13)

Thursday, February 22, 2:00 p.m. – Creativity Unleashed: Intro to Water Color

Wednesday, February 7, 21, 2:00 p.m. – Land That Job: Drop-In Resume Help

Tuesday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. – STEAM Kids: Homeschool Edition

Thursday, February 8, 22, 10:30 a.m. Music Connection

Wednesday, February 28, 5:30 p.m. – Creativity Unleashed: Perler Beads

Tuesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00 p.m. – English Language Learners: ESL Thursday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. – Community Matters: Healthcare Panel Monday, February 26, 10:30 a.m. – Music Connection Class

Monday, February 12, 26, 4:30 p.m. – Get Moving (5-7 and 8-11) Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. – Rhythm Babies (0-18 months) Wednesday, February 14, 28, 6:30 p.m. – Creativity Unleashed: Maker Lab Scrapbooking Thursday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. – Connection Corner: Asian Pop Culture Friday, February 16, 4:30 p.m. – Build It! Lego Bricks (12-17) Saturday, February 17, 4:30 p.m. – Get Moving (5-7 and 8-11) Tuesday, February 20, 10:30 a.m. – Early Birds (3-4) Tuesday, February 20, 4:00 p.m. – Sensory Explorers Tuesday, February 20, 5:00 p.m. – Connection Corner: Knit Together Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. – Connection Corner: Textile and Fiber Art Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 p.m. – PLS Monthly Board Meeting FEBRUARY 2024 | MOORE MONTHLY | 33

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — ADULT BOOK REVIEW

After World: a Novel Author: Debbie Urbanski

Reviewer: Jessica True, Information Services Manager, Moore Public Library It is the late 21st century, and Sen Anon is the last human. After decades of rapidly accelerating environmental decline and climate crises, humanity turned to a superintelligent AI for a solution. It concluded that facilitating human extinction is the most effective way to save the earth.

Written from the perspective of an AI “storyworker” tasked with recording Sen’s life for the Digital Human Archive Project (DHAP) and excerpts from pre- and post-apocalypse texts, we witness the fall of humanity—both the horrifying and mundane. Sen and her mothers live in New York State when they learn that 145 days ago, the super AI, JENNI, had released a virus that sterilizes humans. By the time JENNI announces the virus, the entire population has been infected and left to grapple with their impending non-existence. Sen is assigned to be a witness for the Department of Transition, writing her observations about the rewilding of the earth. As a witness, she receives modest rations delivered by AI drones, extending

her life just enough for the DHAP project to be complete. Sen’s story worker (our narrator) becomes increasingly fond of Sen, slowly losing its ability to separate itself from Sen’s reality or what it wishes was her reality.

This is not a survival story. After World is an insightful exploration of how human society faces its demise. For an apocalypse novel, it is surprisingly quiet. The characters don’t fall into traditional scifi tropes—selfless mother, determined survivor.

They’re flawed in ways that force the reader to examine themself as a person in a world without a guaranteed future.

After World is available through the Pioneer Library System in print or as a downloadable eBook or audiobook. For more information on this title or other recommendations, call the Moore Public Library at 405.793.5100 or visit us in person or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW

Half Magic (Tales of Magic Series) Author: Edward Eager Reviewer: Elizabeth Lawrence, Children’s Librarian, Moore Public Library

On a lazy summer day, four siblings find a coin that turns their summer into anything but boring. The coin grants wishes, but the magic seems all wrong at first—until they realize the talisman only grants half of the wish. The coin takes them to a desert without an island. The times of King Arthur to a riot in their city downtown enable their cat to half-talk as they try to figure out the math of the magic. But what is half of a significant wish? Or the thing they want the most?

Half Magic is the first standalone book in an enchanting series about groups of friends and siblings who find magic (or do they?) all around them. It is a middle-grade chapter book with an AR level of 5 worth 5 points, written for ages 9-12 or grades 4-6. It would 34 | MOORE MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2024

appeal to readers who love The Chronicles of Narnia and other tales of siblings and magic. Half Magic (and the entire Tales of Magic series) is available in electronic, audiobook, and physical copy at the library.

For more information on finding this title or other recommendations, please contact the Moore Public Library Children’s Services Desk, call us at 405.793.4347, or visit pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • FEBRUARY 2024 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Ave, Norman Tuesday Noon Concert: Voice Studio February 6, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music and fine art on the University of Oklahoma campus every Tuesday at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Tuesday Noon Concert Series is a weekly collaboration with OU’s School of Music, featuring OU music students and faculty. These 30-minute concerts occur during the semester in the Sandy Bell Gallery, located in the museum’s lower level. This week's concert features the Voice Studio- students of Mark McCrory.

Tuesday Noon Concert: Computer Music February 13, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music and fine art on the University of Oklahoma campus every Tuesday at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Tuesday Noon Concert Series is a weekly collaboration with OU’s School of Music, featuring OU music students and faculty. These 30-minute concerts occur during the semester in the Sandy Bell Gallery, located in the museum’s lower level. This week's concert features Computer Music- students of Konstantinos Karathanasis.

Art Adventures February 20, 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a book and hands-on art activity before exploring the museum with your family. No advanced registration is required for this free drop-in program.

Recommended for ages 3 to 8 accompanied by an adult, but kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, contact learnandengage@ou.edu. Made possible by generous support from the Newman’s Own Foundation.

Tuesday Noon Concert: Voice Studio February 20, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music and fine art on the University of Oklahoma campus every Tuesday at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum

of Art. Tuesday Noon Concert Series is a weekly collaboration with OU’s School of Music, featuring OU music students and faculty. These 30-minute concerts occur during the semester in the Sandy Bell Gallery, located in the museum’s lower level. This week's concert features the Voice Studio- students of Lori Ernest.

Tuesday Noon Concert: Horn Studio February 27, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music and fine art on the University of Oklahoma campus every Tuesday at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Tuesday Noon Concert Series is a weekly collaboration with OU’s School of Music, featuring OU music students and faculty.

These 30-minute concerts occur during the semester in the Sandy Bell Gallery, located in the museum’s lower level. This week's concert features the Horn Studiostudents of Matthew Reynolds.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

291 W. Main Street – the Northeast Door. Or by appointment: call 405-7946671 (Moore First United Methodist Church).

FRESH START COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY open the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Nancy at 405-514-9990.

CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore PARKS BOARD MEETING Tuesday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m.

The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway.

URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

SENIOR SWEETHEART DANCE Friday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main St. $5.00 per person, Ages: 55+ There will be a live band (TBD) along with snacks and door prizes.

Tickets will be on sale at The Station and Brand Senior Center. Please call (405) 799-3130 or (405) 793-5090 for more information.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ADOPT-A-PET Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays.

For additional information call (405) 793-5190.

AMERICAN LEGION MOORE POST 184 207 SW 1st Street, Moore, OK. 73160.

Monthly Membership Meetings: 7:00 p.m. (Every 2nd Tuesday of every month). Post is open for business Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 12:303:30 p.m. VA Certified VSO on-duty to serve all veterans and their families with VA Claims. 'No Veteran Left Behind' Tel: (405) 794-5446 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 (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448.

OKLAHOMA PARKINSON’S ALLIANCE SUPPORT GROUP First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.

– 7:00 p.m.

13200 S. May Ave. For more information contact the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance at 405-810-0695.

MOORE ROTARY CLUB MEETING Weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St. Moore Rotary Club meetings are held weekly. At our meeting, we aim to have fellowship and fun, enjoy a good meal and listen to an interesting speaker as well as communicate activity updates to members. There are membership fees associated to Rotary International. Come visit at least once and we’ll be happy to discuss membership options. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service and advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political FEBRUARY 2024 | MOORE MONTHLY | 35

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • FEBRUARY 2024 continued and non-religious organization. For more information contact Dee Ann Gay at 405-300-6202.

405 BUSINESS CLUB Weekly on Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar & Grill”, 1199 S. Service Road. Here members learn more about each other's businesses and pass referrals between members of the group, all while building friendships, camaraderie, and eat lunch. Meetings are open to visitors looking to find a networking group to join, however; we only allow one business per business category. So before you choose to come, please check out our membership and determine if there is an open seat for you & your business in our group.

NORMAN NEWCOMERS MEETING Second Monday of the month, 10:00 a.m At First Christian Church, 220. S. Webster. You don’t have to live in Norman to join in. The December 11th program will feature the Childrens Choir from All Saints Catholic School. For more information contact Susie Orsenigo at 561-914-0771.

IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY BY LEGEND AT RIVENDELL ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE Thursday, February 1, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Legend at Rivendell, 2800 SW 131st St. The brain is involved in everything you do and, like other important parts of the body, it needs to be cared for too! Join the experts to learn ways to help your memory and focus stay sharp. RSVP by 1/30 to 405-703-2300 or email cara. jarlsberg@legendseniorliving.com.

SOUTH OKC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERIOUSLY FUN NETWORKING Thursday, February 1, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Bricktown Brewery, 1630 SW 104th Street, OKC. This is one of the Chamber's networking groups. The Seriously Fun Networking meets for happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at one of the Chamber-member places of business. We always have a round of self-introductions and will begin having a few MINI-spotlight speakers. Pre-register on the Monday Morning Memo OR chamber's online calendar so that we can prepare appropriately! For more information, contact Jamie Crowe at 405-634-1436 or email jamiecrowe@ southokc.com.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL Friday, February 2, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St. Join us for our February GAC - we will hear from Regina Birchum, Interim Director of LOFT, Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency. No cost to attend. Registration is required.

Open to Chamber members only. For more information, contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS UNWIND Thursday, February 8, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Legend Memory Care at Rivendell, 2800 SW 131st St, OKC. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Check out the Chamber Calendar for the location of the next one! Free to attend for Chamber members. For more information, contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400 or email karnold@moorechamber.com.

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SOUTH OKC CHAMBER HOW TO START A BUSINESS Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Southern Oaks Library, 6900 S. Walker, OKC. Want to start your own business or grow your existing business? Come learn about the basics of starting a small business and the resources SCORE OKC has to offer for both new and existing business owners. Registration is encouraged for this free event. For more information, email askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

CHAMBER DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL Tuesday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Oklahoma State Capitol. Join us for our Chamber Day at the Capitol - a full day of advocacy at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Chamber Day at the Capitol combines our past traditional "Day at the Capitol" with Leadership Moore's State Capitol session and February's Networking Lunch. Attendees may attend all or part of the day's activities. $25 for individual tickets, $300 Advocate Sponsor (includes 4 tickets & logo on event signage and marketing materials. For more information, contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.

SOUTH OKC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DREAM TEAM NETWORKING Wednesday, February 14, 11:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, 199 South I-35 Service Road. This is one of the Chamber's networking groups.

The Dream Team meets for lunch each month at one of the Chamber-member restaurants. We always have a round of self-introductions and will begin having a few MINI-spotlight speakers. Pre-register on the Monday Morning Memo OR chamber's online calendar so that we can prepare appropriately! For more information, contact Jamie Crowe at 405-634-1436 or email jamiecrowe@ southokc.com.

SOUTH OKC CHAMBER COFFEE & COMMERCE GROUP Friday, February 16, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge Drive, OKC. Free to attend, non-members are also invited to learn about the South OKC Chamber. Join us for our Coffee & Commerce networking! We have a round of self-introductions plus opportunities for free-style networking with other business professionals! We meet on the 3rd Friday morning of each month! For more information, contact Jamie Crowe at 405-634-1436 or email jamiecrowe@southokc.com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WIN LUNCHEON Friday, February 16, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th St. Our first WIN Luncheon of the year is OPEN TOPIC. Details to follow. $30-WIN member individual ticket (Early Bird pricing of $25 before 2/9/24), $35-WIN non-member ticket (Early Bird pricing of $30 before 2/9/24), $225-WIN member table of 8, $275-WIN non-member table of 8, $1500-Premier Sponsor (exclusive, includes table of 8). For more information, contact Kelly Arnold at 405-7943400 or email karnold@moorechamber. com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CARDS & COFFEE Wednesday, February 21, 8:00 a.m – 9:00 a.m.

Moore Norman Technology Center, 4701 12th Ave NW. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads.

Food and beverages are served. Check out the Chamber Calendar for the location of the next one! Free to Chamber members. For more information, contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400 or email karnold@moorechamber.com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Thursday, February 22, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. Our first General Membership Luncheon of the year will feature Mike Beckham, CEO of Simple Modern, who will speak about "Prioritizing generosity, relationships and excellence". Register TODAY! $30-GML member individual ticket (Early Bird pricing of $25 before 2/15/24), $35-GML non-member ticket (Early Bird pricing of $30 before 2/15/24), $225-GML member table of 8, $275-GML non-member table of 8, $500-Executive Sponsor (exclusive, includes table of 8).

For more information, contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 or email kbrown@ moorechamber.com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE Thursday, February 29, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

First United Bank, 420 SW 6th St. We will proudly recognize those award winners at our 3rd Annual "Salute to Excellence" Awards Mixer on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at First United Bank, 420 SW 6th St in Moore. The Mixer, which is an annual event, will serve to raise the profile of the businesses and professionals of the Moore area that exemplify the excellence that makes our community world-class. Individual tickets - $50, $300 - Associate Sponsor (2 tickets), $500 - Reception Sponsor (3 tickets), $750 - Advocate Sponsor (5 tickets), $1,000 - Executive Sponsor (8 tickets).

For more information, contact Kelly Arnold at 405-794-3400 or email karnold@ moorechamber.com.

SENIOR CONNECTION P.A.L.S. PROGRAM FOR SENIORS Seniors are assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448.

PROJECT RETURN HOME FOR ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS IN MOORE For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.

TRANSPORTATION: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583.

• Moore Council on Aging Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

• “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

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Keepsake Fabric and Quilting Sets the Stitching Standard for Quilters

BUSINESS: Keepsake Fabric and Quilting ADDRESS: 2990 SE 19th Street, #10 PHONE: 405-378-2710 WEBSITE: okcquilts.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/keepsakefaqs/ HOURS: Sunday: Closed Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wyatt added, “I just love the challenge of excitement on their faces when they receive piecing things together, like puzzles, and I also the end product is just amazing.” love creating something and being able to give it as a gift.”

In addition to its wide selection of fabrics and tools, Keepsake Fabric and Quilts have a The co-owners say they’ve learned a lot in the large room dedicated to providing a commushort time they’ve run the store. Still, the most nity space for quilters. That room is available crucial lesson is embracing the quilting commu- to the quilting community and is often booked nity and providing a place where they can find for retreats. uilts are so deeply woven into the a fantastic selection of fabrics and quilting tools “It’s a wonderful place to quilt, mingle, and make fabric of our lives that it’s hard to find and a haven for quilters to work and share their new friends,” said Linda. “I really see it as a place anyone who doesn’t understand how extensive knowledge. of refuge and fellowship essential to women.” wonderful it is to have a handmade quilt to wrap around yourself on a cold night.

“This room is designed for quilting and for Those who are involved in quilting are passiongroups,” said Knighton. “You’ll see these huge ate about the process of creating a quilt. They ironing and cutting tables, fabrics in different are also passionate about introducing others to stages of becoming quilts, and it’s all here for the joys of quilting. quilters to come in and share their passion.”

Linda Wyatt and her niece, Ciria Knighton, are And, of course, quilters will find almost anyprime examples of passionate quilters. They are thing and everything they need to create their so passionate about it that they decided to go own unique quilts. into business serving the quilting community.

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“Ciria introduced me to the store back in April when we came in to buy fabric,” said Wyatt. “We “I believe that we all acquire knowledge talked for a bit, bought our fabric, and then left.

But my mindset was that I was going to buy the through our lifetime, and the best thing in the store, and I asked Ciria if she wanted to join me, world is to share that knowledge,” said Wyatt.

“These women share their experiences, ways and she said ‘Yes!’” of doing things, and thoughts and prayers.”

Wyatt has been quilting since she was around And as they share their quilting knowledge 19 years old. Knighton was introduced to quiltwith each other, Knighton says she and Wyatt ing by her sister-in-law. Both say they love evtake great joy in helping quilters see their projerything about quilting. ects through to the finish.

“I like that you can create anything and ev“It’s so fun to be able to help someone comerything,” said Knighton. “There’s also the soliplete their project and to give them what they’re tude of playing with your art and seeing the end looking for,” Knighton says. “To see the joy and product being revealed.”

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“We keep up with all the new fabric lines, but we also have some old fabrics as well,” said Knighton. “Quilters typically bring their own sewing machines in to work, but we also sell sewing machines along with every tool you’d need to make a quilt.”

Wyatt encourages anyone who wants to quilt to come by and try it.

“Go out and buy The Big Book of Quilting and get acquainted,” said Wyatt. “Just know that we’re here to give you advice and help you as best we can. If we can’t answer the question, we’ll help you find someone who can. We have a great quilting community.”

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THE STATION SCHEDULE • FEBRUARY 2024

ACTIVITIES & CLASSES

This is a partial list of schedules, activities, and classes available through the Moore Parks & Recreation department.

You can find something of interest for everyone by visiting Moore Parks and Recreation website at: https://www. cityofmoore.com/departments-divisions/parks-recreation or by calling The Station front desk at (405) 793-5090

SPRING BREAK CAMPS 2-N-1 CAMP: ART & PICKLEBALL (AGES 6-12)

For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends, and have fun.

When: March 15 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ages: 6-12 years Fee: $45 – MUST BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP (AGES 6-12)

For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends, and have fun.

When: March 18-22 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon Ages: 6-12 years Fee: $95 Where: The Station Recreation Center Basketball Court Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

SPRING BREAK VOLLEYBALL CAMP (AGES 6-12)

For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends, and have fun.

When: March 18-22 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon Ages: 6-12 years Fee: $95 Where: The Station Recreation Center Basketball Court Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

SPRING BREAK PICKLEBALL CAMP (AGES 6-12)

For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends, and have fun.

When: March 18-22 Time: 1-4 pm Ages: 6-12 years Fee: $95 Where: The Station Recreation Center Basketball Court Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

SPRING BREAK MAGIC ADVENTURE CAMP (AGES 6-12)

Come and learn from a real magician! In this week-long camp, kids will discover the world of magic and learn how to become a magician themselves! Register early, before all the spots disappear!

When: March 18-22 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon Ages: 6-12 years Fee: $175 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

SPRING BREAK MAD SCIENCE CAMP (AGES 6-12)

This camp is specifically designed to engage children's attention to the wonders of science. Participants will learn about science in a hands-on environment while also making new friendships along the way!

When: March 18-22 Time: 1-4 pm Ages: 6-12 years Fee: $135 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

SPRING BREAK EXTREME ANIMALS CAMP (AGES 6-12)

Youth Art Camp is so much fun! The only thing that would make it better is YOU! Each day kids will be able to create beautiful art projects with various materials and supplies that they will be able to take home with them! Don't miss out on this week of fun!

When: March 18-22 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Ages: 6-9 years Fee: $125 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

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PROGRAMS AT THE STATION PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Parents, do you need a night off? Enjoy a night to yourselves while your kids have a blast at The Station! Children can enjoy activities such as arts & crafts, board games, video games, and free play on an exclusively reserved basketball court before finishing the night off with a movie. Pizza will be served for dinner, along with a surprise treat for dessert.

When: First Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) Time: 6 – 10 p.m.

Where: The Station Activity Room (7-12 years old) / Child Watch Room (3-6 years old*) 700 S. Broadway Ave. Ages: 3-12 years Fee: $20 for Passholders / $25 for Non-Passholders Registration Type: Parents can register online or in-person up until the day prior to the event.

Registration: www.cityofmoore.com/fun Upcoming: February 2 *Children must be potty-trained to attend.

Drop-off begins at 6 p.m., and children must be picked up by 10 p.m. Parents will incur a $30 charge for any late pick-ups.

For more information, please call 405-7935090.

TOGETHER WE ARE MOORE

The Station Recreation Center strives to be a place where all are welcome. "Together We Are Moore" is specifically designed for our young community members with special needs in our community and provides them with a safe and welcoming environment where they can create fun projects and explore their creative side. Come and join us for some fun as we create memories and make new friends!

When: Friday, February 9 – Painting Project Time: 6:30 p.m.

Ages: 6 - 17 years - ADULT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED Where: Moore Community Center (301 S Howard Ave.) Fee: Free - advanced registration required Registration Type: Online Registration: Through February 8 at www. cityofmoore.com/fun

DOING MOORE FOR KIDS

Moore Parks and Recreation would like to do more for your kids! This fun and free Saturday afternoon class is sure to get your kids' excitement going! In each class we will offer up a fun and exciting project that you and your kids can do together! Come and join us for the fun!

When: Saturday, February 10 – Painting Project Time: 1-2 pm Where: Moore Community Center (301 S Howard Ave.) Fee: Online registration required to attend Ages: 5 - 10 years - ADULT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED Registration: Through February 9 at cityofmoore.com/fun.

BE MY VALENTINE COOKIE CLASS Come join us for a Valentine Cookie Class and learn the basics of cookie decorating, such as how to outline and flood, along with tips and tricks to help you make beautiful cookies. In this 2-hour class, you will get instruction from a cookie pro, 5 Valentine-themed cookies, supplies, and icing!

You and your plus one will get to share a set of 5 Valentine's cookies to eat, gift, or share with others. Space is limited for this class so register today to reserve your seat.

When: February 12 Time: 6-8 pm Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 10-Adult (under 16 must be accompanied by and Adult) Fee: $50 (includes admission for up to two people) Registration: Through February 12 at cityofmoore.com/fun.

MOMMY + ME

Come and join us for a time of creativity and early learning as we introduce little ones to the world of arts and crafts, music and, movement! Mommy + Me will help encourage early development and social interaction while also providing a special bonding opportunity for you and your child. Spots are limited, so don't miss out on this low-cost opportunity for fun memories with you and your little one!

When: February 24 Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Ages: 0-5 years Fee: $5 Where: Moore Community Center (301 S. Howard Ave.) Registration: cityofmoore.com/fun

MINI-MOSAIC MASTERPIECE

Come and explore the wonderful world of mosaics! Get lost in creating a one-of-akind handmade piece of art, made by YOU! Learn how to use broken pieces of glass and transform them into a beautiful mini-mosaic masterpiece.

When: February 24 Time: 1-1:30 pm Where: Moore Community Center (301 S. Howard Ave) Fee: $35 Ages: 10 yrs-Adult Registration: Through February 23 at cityofmoore.com/fun.

YOUTH FITNESS FIT AS A FIDDLE

Through May 7th (Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.)

Ages: 3-5 years Fee: $25 per month Where: The Station Recreation Center Toddlers will enjoy getting their exercise by running, jumping, tumbling on mats, and dancing to favorite energetic songs.

FIT KIDS

Through May 1st (Every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.)

Ages: 7-12 years Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Fee: Free for passholders; $20 for non-passholders This 55-minute class is packed with entertaining music, foundational fitness moves, and fun games. Fit Kids will get your child moving and learning the importance of making healthy choices all while having fun!

Parents are welcome to stay.

ZUMBA KIDS

Every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Ages: 7+ Fee: Free to Station Passholders, Non-passholder $20 Where: The Station Recreation Center Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans! Kids 7+ years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Zumba Kids helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives by making fitness fun.

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While research is ongoing, I’ve found that medical cannabis brings a ray of hope in mitigating the symptoms of autism and enhancing the overall quality of life for those affected by the disorder. Suppose you or a loved one are battling autism. In that case, I encourage you to consider the potential benefits of medical cannabis and have a conversation with the healthcare professionals at Green Hope Wellness.

Remember, everyone with autism is unique. Thus, the response to various treatments will differ among individuals. While medical cannabis might be promising for some, it might not be the best fit for all. That’s why it’s essential to approach treatment with an open mind and work closely with healthcare professionals to discover the safest and most effective plan that caters to everyone’s needs.

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Southmoore and Westmoore Football Stadiums are Taking Shape

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igh school football season is seven months away, but there’s a buzz of excitement building as new on-campus stadiums at Southmoore and Westmoore are beginning to take shape. In addition, indoor practice facilities are well underway at all three Moore high schools. Brian Fitzsimmons, the District Athletic Director for Moore Public Schools, says everyone is thrilled about the positive impact the projects will have on all of Moore’s students.

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“We’re really grateful to our patrons and everybody who voted for the bond that allows us to do all these great things for kids,” said Fitzsimmons. “Hopefully, whenever they drive by facilities and see things going up, they're as proud and excited to see them go up just like we are.”

The indoor practice facilities at each school will serve multiple groups, not just the football team.

“It's going to be on the west side there, and crews are also working on the visiting locker room. It’s all on schedule, and we’re hoping to gain control of all of it in August and kick off the regular season on schedule.”

Southmoore’s video board has also been up since Thanksgiving, and work is well underway to upgrade the Sabercat’s existing field to serve as their home stadium. Both stadiums will be equipped with LED lighting.

Fitzsimmons says the idea of being able to play true home games at Southmoore and Westmoore is something coaches, ath“In the in the facilities on one end will be a weight letes, and fans are truly excited about. room that's the width of the facility,” said Fitzsimmons.

“We’ll probably be able to fit around 120 athletes in “I think our coaches are looking forward to not there to be active and engaged in weightlifting fitness having to drive buses to home games, which has activities. Then we will still have our 80-yard indoor been the case forever now,” said Fitzsimmons. field. Both ends will have soccer goals and soccer nets, “The community, the coaches, and the kids at the and both ends will have a baseball-softball infield.” schools are excited to have some things they can call their own. It’s a place they can be on a FriSouthmoore is currently farthest along on the con- day night and start making memories as they go struction of its indoor facility. Moore isn’t far behind, through school.” with Westmoore’s work just beginning.

“When you look at those buildings, they look like aircraft hangars,” said Fitzsimmons. “They’re just massive, and it’s going to be a very good addition for our coaches, athletes, and our band to be able to get out of the weather when they need to.”

In addition to the stadium work, Westmoore's new softball field is ready for full-time occupancy.

“I think they’ve actually worked out on it a couple of times,” said Fitzsimmons, “They’ll be playing slow pitch there, and if you drive by the old field, you’ll see the crews are moving out the old stands and buildings.”

Construction on Westmoore’s football stadium is also moving along. The stadium video board has been up since around Thanksgiving, and crews are focusing on the buildings.

“As far as the stadium itself, they are constructing the bottom part of their stands,” said Fitzsimmons.

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FEBRUARY SPORTS CALENDAR (All scheduled events are subject to change)

MOORE BASKETBALL February 2 February 6 February 9 February 10 February 13 February 22–24 February 29 WRESTLING February 1 February 9–10 February 13 February 16–17 February 22–24 SWIMMING February 2 February 16–17

Deer Creek @Edmond North @Mustang Southmoore @PC North Regional Tournament Area Tournament Yukon Dual State Girls Regional Tournament Boys Regional Tournament State Tournament Regionals State Meet

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SOUTHMOORE BASKETBALL February 2 February 6 February 9 February 10 February 13 February 22–24 February 29 WRESTLING February 9–10 February 13 February 16–17 February 22–24 SWIMMING February 2 February 16–17

WESTMOORE BASKETBALL February 2 February 6 February 9 February 13 February 22–24 February 29

@Yukon Norman NW Classen PC West Regional Tournament Area Tournament

Dual State Girls Regional Tournament Boys Regional Tournament State Tournament

WRESTLING February 6 February 9–10 February 13 February 16–17 February 22–24

@Prague Dual State Girls Regional Tournament Boys Regional Tournament State Tournament

Regionals State Meet

SWIMMING February 2 February 16–17

Regionals State Meet

@Muskogee Broken Arrow Stillwater @Moore Ponca City Regional Tournament Area Tournament

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Quality you can TRUST! From a family you can TRUST!

$40 OFF ANY REPAIR OVER $400 Not valid with other offers.

Must present coupon at time of service.

$25 TWO OFF

BG Maintenance Flushes

• Rear Diff Flush • Power Steering Service • Transmission Flush

• Coolant Flush • 4x4 Service • Brake Flush

Not valid with other offers.

Must present coupon at time of service.