MOORE MONTHLY - March 2022

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Letter from the Editor

VOL. 18 • NO. 3 • MARCH 2022

COVER STORY

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MAKING MOORE BEAUTIFUL AT HOME: With the arrival of spring we turn to three of the area's top experts for insight on the best ways to transform your yard into an oasis.

VETERAN'S SPOTLIGHT BIG MIKE: This Moore High teacher and veteran's extraordinary journey has taken him all across Europe and made him a Lion family favorite.

MOORE HEALTHY WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD: Norman Regional Hospital once again soars to the top of the awards column in their care of women.

SPORTS KALE DAVIS: Former Jaguar pitcher and his Okahoma State teammates are riding high in the saddle as look to improve on the Cowboy's impressive 2021 season.

4 Letter from the Editor 14 Best of Moore Nominees Announced

20 Brand Senior Center Activities 22 Senior Living Water is the Source of Life!

26 Boomtown

A Tax Refund Can Be Much More if You Are Intentional

The Benefits of Taking Exercise Outdoors

44 Business Spotlight

Bentley Hedges Travel — 52 Years of Award-Winning Service

46 From Seed to Spoon 48 Class Acts

Maverick Gardner Keeps Busy with Classes, Sports, and FCA

32 Calendar of Events 40 Book Reviews

54 Parting Shots

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Editor Moore Monthly

March is a Favorite Month for Gardening

52 FFA

The Book of Form and Emptiness & Aven Green Sleuthing Machine

So, put on your gardening clothes, grab that bag of compost, a shovel, and some gloves, and let's get crack-a-lackin'!

41 Pioneer System Library Calendar 42 Moore Healthy

28 The Station Schedule 30 Business Building Blocks The Red Carpet Film Festival

March brings with it the annual rebirth of all the things we love about our yards. We migrate back outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and warm temperatures. And as we do so, many of us look around our back yards and begin to dream of new projects: gardens, pools, waterfalls, shrubs, and trees. In this month's edition of the Moore Monthly, we turned to three businesses with a long history of helping homeowners create the "home oasis" of their dreams.

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STORY BY ROB MORRIS

Photo provided by Outdoor Escapes

 n ce i f i n g a M M akeovers Making Your Home an Oasis

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s the Oklahoma winter loosens its chilly grip across Moore and South OKC, homeowners begin that annual process of dreaming about upgrading their yards. Dreams of trees, gardens, pools, and fire pits take shape in their minds. That means right now is the perfect time to turn to some area experts for advice on plants, water features, and "hardscapes."

The Trees, Plants, and Gardens of Your Dreams Bill and Cherie Marcum founded Marcum's Nursery in 1975, and it is still a family-owned business today. Kelly Marcum and his brother Monty took over when Bill retired and run the third-generation business with a passion for unmatched plants in Oklahoma. Marcum says trees are always an important starting point for homeowners looking to improve their living space. He and his staff are still hard at work helping homeowners and businesses replace trees and shrubs damaged by the epic ice storms of the past few years.

"The trees that are probably the most we sell right now are probably maples," said Marcum. "There's two or three of the maples that we have here that can take the heat, and the great thing about maples is they give you that really true fall color.

Another trendy tree among Oklahoma homeowners is the Chinese Pistache (pictured, right). In addition to also providing vibrant fall color, Marcum says it's a tree that thrives in Oklahoma.

"It's very southwestern and geared for Oklahoma," said Marcum. "There's not a whole lot of pests or anything that get on it."

Redbuds and crabapples are two flowering trees that remain favorites of folks looking to add color to their yards in the spring.

Marcum says they're hard

Caddo Maple near Goldsby, photo provided by Marcum's Nursery to beat, especially if you're looking for something more ornamental.

Marcum says people still have their favorites even if those favorites didn't do well in the ices storms when it comes to shrubs.

"The hollies took a little bit more of a hit than many other plants did," said Marcum, "But the boxwoods are plants that came through it all pretty well. It's really comforting for folks to know those plants can handle that kind of cold."

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Eastern Redbud, photo provided by Marcum's Nursery

the first-time gardener hoping to produce a successful crop. The most important one is, to begin with, good soil.

"We have a custom compost we make here called Redbud Compost," said Marcum. "When you add that into your soil, it makes it alive again and helps break down the soil and make the nutrients available for your plants."

Marcum also advises homeowners to understand that every home presents a unique garden situation.

"It can vary from house to house, even on the same block," said Marcum. "The wind hits a certain direction at one house and differently at another. It's wetter in this spot than that spot. More sun here than in other places. It can be very challenging in a lot of ways."

Once you've good soil and a good location, the next most important thing for the But one of the hottest trends for homeowners in the wake of the novice gardener is planting the right plants.

COVID 19 pandemic is gardening.

"The easier things to grow would be your cucumbers and peppers," said Marcum. "Squash would be one of the harder because of "Folks love having fresh vegetables over which they have more the pests that like to eat those. Tomatoes are kind of in the middle control," said Marcum. "It's all fresh and healthy, and they know what's been put in Profusion Crabapple, photo provided by Marcum's Nursery the soil and why has it been in the soil."

Equally important, says Marcum, is the therapeutic effect of just getting out in the back yard and working a garden.

"There's just an enjoyment of being in a situation where your hands are in the dirt there, and they see the fruits come in from your labor," said Marcum. "It's kind of like fishing. Even if you don't catch anything, there's still the joy of being out on a lake.

Gardening is the same way. Even if your garden doesn't give you exactly what you want, spending time out in nature is refreshing. That's why they call it 'gardening' and not 'growing.'"

Marcum has some helpful suggestions for

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ways busy helping customers install unique, custom water features at their homes or businesses.

Photo provided by Garden Ponds Unlimited "We do everything that has to do with water and ponds," said Lucas. "We have a retail store that sells pumps, skimmers, filters, and fish water plants. Then we also have a construction crew that installs the nice koi ponds, backyard waterfalls, and fountains."

Photo provided by Garden Ponds Unlimited

Lucas says waterfalls are enduringly popular with homeowners for a variety of reasons. Primarily, people love the sound and visual beauty of a waterfall or a fountain, especially if it masks the sounds

because they need a little bit more calcium."

Marcum's final advice on all plants starts with the hardier plants.

"The hardier plants make it easier and less maintenance," said Marcum. "It helps knock down the insect population, which always go to the weak unit and take them out. So, the stronger your plants, the stronger your soil, and having it all in the right spot, you will have less trouble."

There's Nothing Like the Sound of a Waterfall Everyone who lives or works in Moore will recognize the familiar sight of the Garden Ponds Unlimited vans tooling across city streets with the bright orange koi floating over the roof. Mike Lucas, the owner and manager of the business for 22-years, says they're al-

Photo provided by Garden Ponds Unlimited

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Photos provided by Garden Ponds Unlimited or ponds that don't hold up to regular use. Once customers get a look at what a professionally-installed water feature can bring to a home, it often becomes an easy decision for them to let Lucas' crew either redo their project or build one from scratch.

"Sheet-style waterfalls are always popular and easy to build," said Lucas. "You can grind on a flat rock to create a custom look for those waterfalls, But one of the more popular trends is using large boulders to create a more natural look."

Another primary reason homeowners come to Garden Ponds Unlimited for help with water features is that they have a spot where they can't get grass to grow. Installing a pond with koi is an excellent solution to those unsightly bald spots in a yard. Most take one or two days to install and are built to the homeowner's custom specifications.

"Ponds can be tricky to install because koi need more than just a self-contained body of water," said Lucas.

The location for a successful koi pond needs the right amount of sunlight, a liner to keep the water contained, and a pump to properly filter fish waste and other contaminants from the water. It's a complex mix of factors that can be difficult to master. But when properly

of nearby traffic. They love them so much that they often try to install those features themselves, only to realize it's more complicated than they thought.

"One of the main reasons they call us is because they have an existing pond or waterfall," said Lucas, "Maybe they watched a YouTube video and went to Home Depot or Lowes, bought a bunch of the wrong stuff, and then improperly built it on their own or had it installed by an inexperienced lawn guy."

Lucas estimates that about 80% of their calls are from homeowners who have done just that and are now dealing with algae, keeping their fish alive

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Photos provided by Outdoor Escapes

installed, koi ponds add an element of tranquil peace and beauty that are irresistible.

"If you create the right ecosystem, koi ponds are much easier to maintain," said Lucas.

"When we install a pond, we do a walkthrough and give our customers an owner's fish health and care manual. The fish live year-round in the ponds, and during the winter, they just go to the bottom and hibernate. It's not a lot of work as long as a pond is built right."

Lucas says another hot trend right now is underwater lighting.

"It's pretty neat because you can program it to change colors on its own or lock-in on one favorite color," said Lucas. "There are some great color patterns that folks can check out in our store, but these are really popular.

Lucas says that one of the things he loves about having a phys-

ical location complete with displays that feature live koi is that people often come by just to feed the fish.

"Folks just really enjoy walking around and looking at the displays," said Lucas. "And once they get that image in their mind, they can see the benefit of a koi pond or waterfall in their backyard."

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Building the Perfect Outdoor Space Brian Scroggins and his company, Outdoor Escapes, specializes in what is known as "hardscapes." He says that hardscapes are very popular features in a tremendous outdoor-living state like Oklahoma, where you have beautiful weather and plenty of opportunities to gather family and friends to watch football by the pool.

Photos provided by Outdoor Escapes

"We also do landIt's hard to miss the appeal of having a backyard location that feels scaping, but we call ourselves an outdoor construction company," a little like a small resort. Being able to gather outside with family said Scroggins, "Meaning we do everything from swimming pools to and friends, grill or cook, or just sit around a fireplace or firepit is one patios to outdoor kitchens and fireplaces," of the things that homeowners prize.

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Carolina Sapphire, photo provided by Marcum's Nursery "Especially these days, with all the pandemic strsess we've en"Our design process begins with a detailed look at their backyard," dured over the last two years," said Scroggins. "With many people said Scroggins, "We assess important things like where the gas constaying at home not taking travel and vacation, more people are nects are located, how the house is laid out, and how close they want the hardscape features to be near the kitchen." building that getaway in their backyard."

The best hardscape construction uses brick, stone, or stucco to More and more, homeowners choose to combine several hardscape features to create a kind of "ultimate backyard." high on the list prevent concerns about wood rotting away in the future. Scroggins of requested features are things like outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. and his crew then typically use a lot of wood and granite countertops for a beautiful finish like the inside of a home.

But Scroggins says that swimming pools remain very popular.

And then there are appliances.

"We've been doing the outdoor kitchens for at least ten-to-fifteen years now," said Scroggins. "It's incredible how much these get used "We usually do stainless steel appliances," said Scroggins. "That by families over the year, especially for summer cookouts and fall can be anything from a simple grill, one of the Big Green Eggs or a football gatherings." full kitchen with grill, stove, sinks, and outdoor refrigerators."

Scroggins and his team custom-build from scratch but can also Scroggins says trends do come and go, but the thing that remains build around existing features like a previously-installed swimming constant among homeowners is creating an oasis that allows them pool. to retreat from the rest of the world for a little while.

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BY ROB MORRIS

Best of Moore Nominees Announced

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ongratulations to everyone who was nominated for the Best of Moore & South OKC Awards IN 2022. We'd also like extend a hearty “Thank You!” to everyone who participated in the nomination process for sharing your choices with us!

Now that the nominations are in and it's time to get busy voting for this year's awards. Voting begins at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 2022 and ends at midnight on May 31, 2022. That's right — you have TWO WHOLE MONTHS to vote for your favorites. This will be the only round of voting and all voting lakes place online at MooreMonthly.com. You may vote multiple times in as many categories as you like.

Heck! Go ahead and vote in every category!

Lemongrass Bistro Panang 7 Thai Restaurant Pho Lan Asian Bistro Volcano Sushi Bar & Hibachi AUTO MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Beneficial Automotive Maintenance Christian Brothers Automotive Firestone Complete Auto HibdonÕs Tires Plus Mike's Auto Service Center Southside Garage

BANK Armstrong Bank Arvest Bank BancFirst Central Bank (89th & Penn) At various points in the voting process we'll First Fidelity Bank pull back the curtain to the public know how First United Bank things are going. If you have any questions re- FNB Community Bank garding the voting process please email rob@ Great Plains Bank mooremonthly.com or aleta@mooremonthly. MidFirst Bank Simmons Bank com.

WINNERS

The top three finishers in each category will be invited to our festive Best of Moore & South OKC Dinner in July at OCCC. That’s where the "#1 vote-getter" will be revealed. The runners-up will also be recognized at the “Bommies”, so that everyone goes home a winner.

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BAKERY: CAKES, COOKIES & SWEETS Angela's Bakery & Deli ButterSweet Cupcakes & Coffee Shop Crest Foods Bakery Crumble Cookies Eileen's Colossal Cookies Johnnie's Sweet Creations

BURGER Boomerang Grille Del Rancho #5 The Garage Johnnies Charcoal Broiler Lumpy's Sports Bar Okie Tonk Cafe Old Time Diner Soda Pops Cafe

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Boomerang Diner CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK The Box Car Boomerang Grille IHOP Del Rancho #5 Lumpy's Sports Bar Okie Tonk Cafe NOSH Sunny Side Up Soda Pops Cafe

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CREDIT UNION Allegiance Credit Union Communication Federal Credit Union Oklahoma Educators Credit Union Oklahoma Employees Credit Union Tinker Federal Credit Union True Sky Credit Union USE Federal Credit Union WEOKIE Credit Union

DENTAL CARE Gorton Financial Group Mark Rose-Retirement Income Strategies Trent R Bradley DDS Ryan West and Associates Dental Depot Staton Financial - Scott Staton Dental Expressions

Dental Innovations FITNESS/GYM Fleming Dental Co Earlywine YMCA Homesy Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Gold's Gym Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics Moore Fit Body Bootcamp Larry D. Leemaster, DDS - Moore Smiles OrangeTheory Fitness Moore Complete Dental Shape Fitness OKC Smiles The Station at Central Park Dr. Chad Spiva

Summer Dental Moore FLORIST Westmoore Dental Studio Broadway Florist

Capitol Hill Florist DOG/ANIMAL TRAINER Howard Brothers Florist The Dog Wizard Kelle's Flowers & Gifts Really Good Pets A New Beginning Florist ROC Animal Training & Behavior Sunshine & Roses Florist Sit Means Sits Tipsy Dog Training FUNERAL SERVICES John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home DOGGIE DAYCARE/BOARDING Moore Funeral Home & Cremation The Dog Wizard Resthaven Funeral Home The Hairy Paw Inn Signature Cremation & Funeral Care Paws@Play Vondel Smith Funeral Home Scallywag's Grooming & Boarding Vera's Posh Paws GROCERY STORE

Aldi - Moore DONUTS Crest Foods - Moore Daylight Donuts (19th & Santa Fe) Sprouts Donut Palace & Kolache (4th & Sata Fe Winco Homemade Donuts (27th & Santa Fe) Honey Bee Bakery (N 14th & Eastern) HAIR SALON Santa Fe Donuts (4th & Santa Fe) Artisty Salon & Spa

Beauty by Britani ENTERTAINMENT Bella Capelli Salon I-35 Bingo Blush Salon + Spa HeyDay Entertainment Glamoore Salon - Hair by April Horseshoe Pitching Club Lunatic Fringe Social Club Mooney's Pub & Grill Salons by JC Twisted Axes Throw House Salon Escape Yellow Rose Dinner Theater Studio 7

EYE CARE HEAT & AIR Eye Care Oklahoma Direct Air & Heat Dr. Jon Painter, OD Efficient Heating & Cooling Dr. Lance Ledbetter Elite Air Heating & Air Conditioning Massengale Eye Care Gordon's Service Experts Moore Vision Source High Point Heat & Air Total Vision Care Home Comfort Solutions

Norman Heating and Air Conditioning FINANCIAL PLANNING Randall's Temperature Control Specialists American Asset Management Services Rhino Heat and Air Conditioning Bertrand's Retirement Solutions Waggoner's Heat & Air MARCH 2022 | MOORE MONTHLY | 15

HOME BUILDER 1st Oklahoma Homes Landmark Fine Homes Marvin Haworth Homes McAlister Construction McBride Roofing & Construction Meek Construction R & R Homes Stonewall Homes Vintage Custom Homes HOME MAINTENANCE & REMODELING Honey Do Construction R&R Homes and Construction Roller Construction Streets Window & Siding Vintage Custom Homes Window World INSURANCE AGENCY Terry Cavnar - State Farm Insurance Cobble Insurance Agency Doyle Crow Agency - Health Insurance Evans State Farm Agency Ginny Freeman - Shelter Insurance Jeff Keller - Farmers Ins Thurman Lynch Agency Jessica Max - The Max Insurance Agency ITALIAN RESTAURANT Fontana Italian Restaurant Johnny Carino's Italian Oliveto Italian Bistro Spazio Ristorante JEWELRY CJ 's Jewelry Diamond Dee-Lite Jewelry Huntington Fine Jewelry Journey Jewelers and Repair Lewis Jewelers LANDSCAPING/LAWNCARE Dawson Mowing, Weed, & Pest Control Eichler Lawncare Garden Ponds Unlimited Marcum's Nursery Moose's Lawn Care Outdoor Escapes Tender Lawn Care LIQUOR STORE Bootlegger Cheers Wine & Spirits Earlywine Cellar & Spirits 16 | MOORE MONTHLY | MARCH 2022

EastMoore Liquor store Moore Liquor Sammy's Liquo LOCAL RESTAURANT Bill's Steakhouse and Saloon Boomerang Grille Del Rancho #5 Hollie's Flatiron Steakhouse Krave Teriyaki Michael's Catering Cafe Nosh Restaurant & Catering Creations Royal Bavaria Restaurant & Brewery Soda Pops Cafe LUNCH SPOT Alfredo's Mexican Cafe Boomerang Grille Del Rancho #5 The Lazy Donkey Lumpy's Sports Bar Nosh Restaurant & Catering Creations Oliveto Italian Bistro Soda Pops Cafe MASSAGE THERAPY/THERAPIST Artistry Salon & Spa A Balanced Body Massage Therapy Clinic Blush Salon - Marvin From the Ground Up Massage Therapy Infinity Massage - Amy Njenga Kneading Tranquility CJM Wellness & Skin Lab - Liying Lee Massage Envy Touch of Serenity VIP Massage What Knots Therapy - Deb Gerads MEAL PREP CrockStar Dinner Club HIT Meal Prep Nosh Restaurant & Catering Creations The Weighted Fork

MEXICAN Alfredo's Mexican Cafe Chelinos Mexican Restaurant - Moore Chileno's Mexican Restaurent - S. Western Fuzzy's Taco Shop Hidalgo's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina The Lazy Donkey Ricky's Cafe Ted's Cafe Escondido ORTHODONTIST Craig & Streight Orthodontist Elassal Orthodontist Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics Kelly Klontz Orthodontist Orthodontics Exclusively - S OKC Sky Ortho PET GROOMING All About Pets The Awesome Pawsome Pet Salon Central Bark Grooming Doggie Styles The Painted Paw Dog Spa Paws@Play ScallyWags Grooming Sud-Z-Dogz PHARMACY Bob's Pharmacy Chris Express Drug Jim's Community Pharmacy Meds and Moore Moore Rx Sam's Club Taylor Drug PHYSICAL THERAPY 360 Therapy Cutting Edge Physical Therapy Norman Regional Moore Physical Therapy Oklahoma Physical Therapy OSSPT Physical Therapy Central of Moore Quest Pediatric Therapy The Mobile Therapy Group Therapy in Motion

MEDICAL SPA/SKIN CARE Adonai Spa Artistry Salon & Spa Artistry Lash and Brow Bar Balanced Womens Health Belle Ame Med Spa PIZZA Belle Vie Eagle One Pizza Beyond Beauty By Diana Hideaway Pizza Bloom & Vine Esthetics by Heather Cleghorn Jet's NY Slice Longevity Massage & Laser Spa Marco's Pizza- Moore Revive Clinic Mazzio's Salon by JC Pie Five Pizza Co. Waxing the City

PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME Buffalo Wild Wings Hollywood Corner Louie's Bar and Grill Lumpy's Sports Bar Montana Mining Club Mooney's Pub & Grill Okie Tonk Cafe PLUMBER Brandon's Plumbing Brian's Homeland Plumbing Direct Air and Plumbing Gordon's Service Experts & Plumbing Norman Heat, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing REALTOR Blair Valentine Century 21 - Clinenbeard Agency Dyndi Gibson Jack & Keesty Forney Haylee Dickson - Chamberlain Realty McGraw Realtors Pasture and Patios Prime Realty Realty Experts RE/MAX Spot on OK Real Estate John Upshaw - Upshaw Real Estate Group ROOFING 3 Dimensional Roofing Caliber Roofing Systems Camelot Exteriors First American Roofing Kaphar Construction and Roofing McBride Roofing & Construction Parker Brothers Roofing Statewide Roofing Triple Diamond Construction SANDWICH/SUB City Bites Jersey Mike's Subs Jimmy John's McAlister's Deli Pickerman's Deli Potbelly Sandwich Shop Subway Soda Pops Cafe SENIOR LIVING — ASSISTED LIVING/ MEMORY CARE Autumn Leaves of SW OKC Crystal Place Assisted Living Featherstone Assisted Living

HarborCore South OKC Legend at Rivendell Sommerset Neighborhood Assisted Living & Memory Care Village on the Park

WINGS Buffalo Wild Wings Lumpy's Sports Bar Okie Tonk Cafe Wingstop Zaxby's

SENIOR LIVING — INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Chateau on the Green Clothes Mentor Grace Pointe Living The Crazy Cactus The Grove Retirement Homes in Moore Glamoore Savannah House of Moore Old Town Mercantile Downtown Moore Southwest Mansions Pink Attitude Boutique

Shop Rosemary Boutique SPECIAL OCCASION Showplace Market Hollie's Flatiron Steakhouse Oliveto Italian Bistro Nosh Restaurant & Catering Creations Royal Bavaria Restaurant & Brewery The Warren Theatre The Yellow Rose Theater SPECIALTY STORE Ace Party Supply & Showtime Concessions Party Moore Showplace Market The Stitching Post SPORTS STORE — EQUIPMENT, GEAR, MEMORABILIA Academy Sports + Outdoors Bluewater Divers Dick's Sporting Goods Gregory's Sporting Goods Fan Outfitters MM7 Sportscards Sharky's Scuba URGENT CARE Access Medical Center - S. Western Classen Urgent Care Healthcare Express Immediate Care Norman Regional Moore Mercy GoHealth Urgent Care Premier Healthcare Quick Urgent Care VETERINARIAN Boyer Veterinary Clinic Brookwood Animal Clinic Eastmoor Animal Clinic Ranchwood Veterinary Hospital Silver Leaf Animal Hospital Scroggins Animal Hospital MARCH 2022 | MOORE MONTHLY | 17

Thanks to our BOM 2022 Sponsors John M. Ireland Funeral Home, Randall's Temperature Control, Dental Depot, Norman Regional Health System, Retirement Income Strategies, and First United Bank

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel "I believe it is important for a business to be involved with the people and in the community.

My family and I live and volunteer in Cleveland County. While the majority of funeral homes in the Oklahoma City area are owned by large out-of-state holding companies, John M Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel is a locally and independently owned business.

"Our quality never varies. Our standards are the highest in every instance. No matter what the price, you will receive only the finest in service and only the highest quality in merchandise."

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BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

MARCH 2022 March 1

March 3

March 4

Open Art Studio Country Music House Singers Tai-Chi

8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

March 23

Arm Chair Travel

9:00 a.m.

March 25

Bingo Scott

12:30 p.m.

Aim Heath BP checks Speaker: Courtney from The Grove

10:00 a.m.

March 28

11:00 a.m.

Classic Movie: The Comancheros 9:00 a.m.

Computers with AJ 12:00 p.m.

Art Class BINGO with Flora Meet with Moore Police

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

March 7

Classic Movie: The Horse Whisper 9:00 a.m.

March 8

Open Art Studio Library Tai-Chi

8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

March 9

Fresh Cobbler

11:45 a.m.

March 10

Speaker: Kyle from Pro Comfort 11:00 a.m.

March 11

Art Class BINGO Terry and Wanda

9:00 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

March 14

Classic Movie: Two Mules for Sister Sara

9:00 a.m.

March 15

Open Art Studio Country Music House Singers Tai-Chi

8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Party

12:15 p.m.

March 18

Art Class

9:00 a.m.

March 21

Classic Movie: Into the Wild

9:00 a.m.

March 22

Library Tai-Chi

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

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Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15, Stretch, Strengthen and Health: Tues. 9:30, Chair Yoga: Tues. & Thurs. 10:15, Arm Chair Travel: 9am, Wed., Line Dancing Lessons: Wed., 1:00, Woodcarving: 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 by1:00pm. 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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SENIOR LIVING BY TAMMY C. VAUGHN, AGING SERVICES INC.

Water is the Source of Life!

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ater is the source of life. That may sound like an exaggeration, but it's true. Throughout your life, water is essential for many of your body's functions, including: • • • • • • •

Temperature regulation Waste Elimination Joint Lubrication Delivery of nutrients to cells Blood oxygen circulation Skin hydration Cognitive function

You become dehydrated when your body doesn't have enough water to sustain these vital processes.

Signs of Dehydration in Elderly People It's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of dehydration. In the initial states, you can tell if an elderly person is dehydrating by checking for the following signs of mild dehydration.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cracked lips Dry mouth Dry skin, particularly in the armpits Less frequent urination than normal More severe effects of dehydration are: Dark-colored urine (instead of what it should be: the color of pale straw) Strong-smelling urine Dizziness Increased heart rate Muscle cramps Crying without tears Confusion Irritability Fatigue Headaches Fainting

However, it's important to keep this in mind: Dehydration symptoms in adults who are in their senior years aren't always clear-cut. For example, some medications can affect the color of urine. As well, although dehydration can 22 | MOORE MONTHLY | MARCH 2022

cause hallucinations in the elderly, cognitive 5. Create Routines. Adding fluid intake to changes from dementia or even side effects daily routines will make drinking a habit. For from certain medications are also sometimes example, if you take medication, drink a full responsible for the experience of perceiving glass of water with it. things that aren't there.

6. Work on fall-prevention strategies.

So how can you identify potential dehydration? Feeling more confident on your feet can reduce worries about falling at night if you have Here's one good strategy: If you experi- to go to the bathroom. ence any of the symptoms above, simply drink some water, then see if the symptoms improve Remember - there can be some serious in 10 to 15 minutes. (Or if you suspect that a problems from dehydration. Some of us have loved one is dehydrated, make sure that he or already experienced some mild dehydration she gets some water, then wait and look for effects in fact, most of us have. If so, you probimprovement). ably didn't feel that you were at your best. Perhaps you experienced some of the possible In part because of their reduced sense of dehydration symptoms, including: thirst, many older people find it difficult to get enough fluid in a day. Here are some tips that • Fatigue can make beverages more appealing: • Memory problems • Poor concentration 1. Keep in mind that not all fluids come • Irritability in a glass. Many foods contain a lot of water.

• Headache Vegetables, most fruits, and soups can all con• Chronically dehydrated elderly people tribute to your daily fluid intake. can experience some of the following symptoms: 2. Use technology. Check out some of the many apps such as Hydro Coach or Waterº Low blood pressure Minder that can track the number of drinks you º Dizziness consume in a day or that notify you when it's º Skin problems, including pressure time for a drink. sores º Constipation 3. Keep drinks nearby and visible. Seniors º Kidney problems, including kidney often miss out on drinking fluids because they stones simply forget or can't access them. An attracº Increased risk of urinary tract infective water bottle provides a portable way to altions ways have a drink at hand.

As the Oklahoma weather gets warmer 4. Make drinks enticing and consider al- coming into spring and then turns really hot ternatives to water. Some seniors find water going into summer, our bodies cool down by a bit too boring. Adding a little juice or a fla- sweating. But if we don't have enough fluid to vored drink mix can boost its appeal. Spar- produce adequate amounts of sweat, we can kling water is also a nice change. So if you quickly become overheated. Being aware of know a senior who is struggling to get enough the risk of dehydration is the first step toward fluids, ask what his or her preferred non-alco- averting it. Watch for the warning signs of deholic drink is. (But remember that diabetics hydration in yourself and your loved ones and should limit sweet drinks, and seniors with hy- remember to DRINK UP! pertension should limit drinks with sodium).

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"Big Mike" Russell Soars from Air Force to Moore High School "Not just my dad, but his dad was also," said Russell. "Then my grandfather on my mom's side was also military. So I was the third generation, and that played a big part."

Moore High School teacher and coach Mike Russell remembers growing up in Europe as the son of an Air Force father.

"And then the whole thing in Bosnia was kicking off," said Russell. "We were in Germany, and they needed some support at this small Air Force base called Aviano in Italy. So my dad came home one day said, 'They need people to go to Italy.'"

Russell went through school in Europe from age 12 to 18. He vividly remembers traveling for sports to places like Naples and Rome.

Instead of competing for state titles, they would have European championships. When it came time to graduate and move back to the U.S., Russell says his family's commitment to military service impacted him.

"My last couple of years in the Air Force, I served as a youth leader at our church and directed a basketball league. So being around kids was something I loved," said Russell.

It was 1997, and Russell was 18 when he joined the Air Force. He was an avionics technician, working on B-52 bombers at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has a lot of vivid memories of that time, including the arrival of President George Bush on Air Force One during the 9/11 attacks. But one that sticks with him is walking into a room with a friend and spotting someone who commanded his attention.

"There was a girl I'd never met on the other side of the room," said Russell. "I saw her, and I looked at my friend and said, I'm going to marry her.'"

Sure enough, Mike and Deanna Russell were married during their Air Force service. They're still married 23 years later with a son, Bo, who will graduate from Moore as an honor student.

"He's so much smarter than me," said Russell. "He'll get to wear one of those white robes, and he's considering going to OU and becoming an engineer."

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After six years in the Air Force, Russell put in for special duty as a recruiter. It turned out to be a perfect fit for him, and he spent the rest of his 20-year career as a recruiter, ending up in Oklahoma. After he retired in 2018, he drove past the Moore Public Schools administration building and decided to apply as a substitute teacher.

As he looks back over his career in the Air Force, Russell believes it offers exceptional opportunities that can benefit anyone. He started as a substitute but quickly moved to teacher's assistant and then paraprofessional.

Finally, he decided to become certified and has taught special education for the past two years.

"You get to experience something together and unique," said Russell, "Especially when you deploy places, and you're in that different environment. You really get to know people, and of course, you have to trust them and work with them side by side."

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When I turned 21,I put my name in the hat and applied with the Lawton Police Department, just to kind of get FAMILY: My priorities are God, my family, and my name out there. I ended up getting the job, so work. My wife and I have a two-year-old son that’s where it all started for me. named Lincoln and he is so full of energy. He really gives us a run for our money. So, between REASON FOR BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER: The taking my wife out on dates and still trying to go first thing I remember making me interested in becom- to the park with my son and just do fun things ing a police officer was that it was such a detailed and with him, my life is pretty fulfilling.

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LIFE AS A POLICE OFFICER: We are blessed with a great community in Moore, with great citizens. I think that most of them understand that we’re there to help them, not to make life miserable for them.

Even when we give tickets, we’re doing our best to be fair. People tend to think of what we do as good versus bad, but it’s really not that way for me.

The challenging part is understanding that we’re all people. We all make mistakes. It’s not always a case of good guy versus bad guy. There are a lot of times when both people are good, but someone just makes a mistake. So, you’re just doing your best to help bring resolutions to some of these situations. There’s just so much about the job that continues to hold my attention, so I think I’m just trying to put in for things that interest me and see how it all falls out.

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hands-on experience with a lot of variety and different ways you could go. Of course, I thought things like the SWAT team was cool, but I also liked the detective work and how that was more of a chess game. There were so many aspects to the job and where it could take you. But even deeper than that I had this feeling that I could really give back to the community. I do enjoy talking to and helping people, especially when you are able to help those who have been through a terrible experience and can’t really help themselves.

So, there’s this desire to give my best service, to help people find the resolution they’re needing to difficult situations, and a passion to protect.

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DUE TO POSITIVE TESTS FOR THE CORONAVIRUS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY POINT IN TIME. Please check with www.cityofmoore. com or call (405) 793-5090 for the latest information.

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 CityofMoore.com or by calling The Station front desk at (405) 793-5090.

ART CAMPS SPRING BREAK YOUTH ART CAMP DESCRIPTION: 25 Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more using various materials and supplies. Participants will make creative projects while making new friends along the way!

WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–9 FEE: $95 includes T-shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: Jan. 1–March 14 SPRING BREAK PRE-TEEN PAINTING CAMP DESCRIPTION: This new camp will be for those who want to take it up a notch in their painting skills! During this 5 day WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 10–12 FEE: $110 includes T-shirt WHERE: The Moore Community Center Room 1 REGISTRATION: Jan. 1–March 14

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SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS SPRING BREAK EXTREME ANIMALS CAMP DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different habits and create different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habitats.

WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 1–4 p.m.

AGES: 6–12 FEE: $125 includes T-shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room

SPORTS CAMPS SPRING BREAK TENNIS CAMP DESCRIPTION: For any youth aged athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. In this camp, participants will learn the ins and outs of tennis! Trust me, you will “love” this camp.

WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $95 includes T-shirt WHERE: Buck Thomas Park REGISTRATION: Jan. 1–March 14 SPRING BREAK YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP DESCRIPTION: For any youth aged athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. In this participants will learn a variety of basketball skills!

WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–9 FEE: $95 includes T-shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Basketball Court 1 REGISTRATION: Jan. 1–March 14

SPRING BREAK PRE-TEEN BASKETBALL CAMP DESCRIPTION: For any pre-teen aged athlete, who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun? In this camp, participants will learn a variety of basketball skills!

WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 10–12 FEE: $95 includes T-shirt WHERE: The Moore Community Center Basketball Court REGISTRATION: Jan. 1–March 14 SPRING BREAK PRE-TEEN VOLLEYBALL CAMP DESCRIPTION: For any pre-teen aged athlete, who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. In this camp, participants will learn a variety of volleyball skills!

WHEN: March 14–18 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 10–12 FEE: $95 includes T-shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Basketball Court 2 REGISTRATION: Jan. 1–March 14 OASIS SUMMER CAMP WHEN: May 31–Aug. 5 AGES: 5/6, 7/9, 10/12 WHERE: Moore Community Center FULL SUMMER REGISTRATION: Feb. 14– March 13 FULL SUMMER/SELECT WEEKS REGIS-

TRATION: March 14–May 30 or until all weeks are full. FULL SUMMER FEE FOR PASSHOLDERS: Entire summer $135 per week Select weeks: $150 per selected week FEE FOR NON-PASSHOLDERS: Entire summer $150 per week Select weeks: $165 per selected week

FITNESS PROGRAMS WALK THE PARKS DESCRIPTION: Walk the Parks is a physical activity-tracking program that encourages participants to practice healthy walking habits while exploring our exercise-friendly parks in the City of Moore. The goal of Walk the Parks is to promote health, wellness, and community by encouraging physical activity and highlighting free resources for all ages.

WHEN: March 14–May 8 FEE: Free registration WHERE: Various City of Moore Parks REGISTRATION: until March 14 TWILIGHT YOGA DESCRIPTION: Learn how to progress through a variety of slow flow Yoga movements to promote strength and balance. Twilight Yoga also provides great restorative meditation techniques for stress relief.

WHEN: Every Wednesday TIME: 5:45–6:45 p.m.

AGES: 16+ FEE: Passholders free; Daily drop-in rate is $6 per class ($7.50 for Non-resident) WHERE: The Station Group Exercise Room FIT AS A FIDDLE DESCRIPTION: Toddlers will enjoy getting their exercise by running, jumping, tumbling on mats and dancing to favorite energetic songs.

WHEN: Mar. 1-29, Apr. 5-26 TIME: Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.

WHERE: The Station, 700 S. Broadway Avenue AGES: 3-5 years FEE: $25/month, Free to First Five Station Passholders REGISTRATION: By the first Tuesday of each month ZUMBA KIDS DESCRIPTION: 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.

WHEN: 10-11 a.m.

WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 7+ FEE: $20 per month/Free to Station Passholders OPEN PICKLEBALL DESCRIPTION: Play this nationally-trending sport twice a week. Scoring and rules will be covered.

WHEN: Wednesday, and Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Station, 700 S. Broadway Avenue AGES: 15+ FEE: Free to Station Passholders, $10/ month for an Annual Pickleball Passholder, $15/month for Non-Pickleball Passholders

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: GARDEN SERIES WHEN: March 3, 10, 24 and 31 -no class on March 17 (4 week class) TIME: 6–7 p.m.

AGES: 15+ FEE: $20, Passholders Free WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room WOODCARVING DESCRIPTION: Learn to make beautiful small woodcarvings with specific tools for all types of wood. Experts from the Woodcarving Club will be available to assist with design and technique.

WHEN: Jan. 10–May 2, 2022 TIME: Mondays, 6–8:30 p.m.

AGES: 18+ FEE: Free WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: Through May 2 MATERIALS NEEDED: Wood (provided by participant) CLASS MINIMUM: 4 CLASS MAXIMUM: 20

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS COOKIES + CANVAS (EASTER THEME) DESCRIPTION: Come and join us for some fun! Cookies + Canvas is a time to gather to create a beautiful piece of art while eating some delicious cookies!

In this weekend workshop, participants will follow the direction of the instructor while creating their own custom Easter themed piece of art!

WHEN: April 2 TIME: Saturday, 2–4 p.m.

AGES: 13+ FEE: $30 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room

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Before joining MNTC, Amy worked in the industry as a video production specialist. She served in technical production positions in the news industry, eventually serving as senior director overseeing all visual aspects of a newscast. In addition to teaching, Amy is also an independent filmmaker and cinematographer whose work has been an official selection for the DeadCenter Film Festival.

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What is the Red Carpet Film Festival?

The Red Carpet Film Festival (RCFF) is an annual film and graphic design event in Norman, Oklahoma, organized by MNTC's Digital CinemaT.V. TV Production and Graphic Design classes.

It was created in 2008 to allow students to experience deeper learning while working on extensive, industry-level projects in a collaborative environment. Students from both programs are empowered to develop complex projects that they see through from concept to distribution. Countless hours of research, planning, "pitch day " design, production, and more go into student films.

The Red Carpet Film Festival is a collaborative effort between Digital Video Production (DVP) and Graphic Design Programs. How do students in the two programs work together?

Students in both DVP and Graphic Design complete a capstone course during their second year of instruction. DVP students write, shoot, direct and edit short films. In contrast, Graphic Design students worked with an advertising agency producing this year's festival logo, movie posters, invitations, t-shirts, signage, promotional materials, and other support materials for the event.

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Film Festival What other benefits have students experienced from participating in the RCFF? This experiential learning is an opportunity for students to see a project from start to finish and interact with professionals in our industry. Students have entered their movies in other film festivals after RCFF. It also gives them demo reel material and has led to internship opportunities and beyond.

Whether it's film or graphic design, you're competing with other people to get those jobs. You're competing to win the client. You're competing for your design to be chosen. That's what we try to build in here, that it's not just another moment where it's chosen by people in the industry, and it's getting them more interaction with people in the business. And it's not teachers; we just wanted to build it in the real world, from beginning to end.

It truly helps our students stand out when they leave MNTC, whether they choose to continue their education or enter the industry.

RCFF reaches beyond the walls of Moore Norman and into the professional company; how is that?

We have worked with professionals in the film and design industry to make these films possible. We have worked with Freihofer Casting to cast our productions, and we have worked with organizations in the

past like ACM@UCO to compose original soundtracks made for our films. Additionally, we work with industry experts to determine what films go into production and to determine the brand and theme for that year's RCFF .

When and where is RCFF this year, and how can the community learn more?

The RCFF this year will be the evening of May 24th, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Winchester Drive-In (6930 S. Western), weather permitting. Tickets are $10 each or $40 per vehicle and can be purchased by the community online at mntc.edu/rcff or by scanning the QR code.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MARCH 2022 Due to positive tests for the coronavirus across the area and the constant changes still taking place as of our press deadline, please confirm the events and services listed in this calendar are still in place before making your plans to attend or participate.

It’s especially important to ensure the safety of your family, loved ones and yourself by practicing safe COVID-19 recommendations.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 405-325-3272 The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths of the more than 20,000 object permanent collection (including the approx. 3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,500-object James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to the present.

Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year that explore the art of various periods and cultures.

EXHIBITIONS 108th Annual School of Visual Arts Student Exhibition Through March 20 For the first time, we're bringing you the best in student art a little earlier in the year. The 108th Annual OU's School of Visual Arts Student Exhibition opens on January 27 with an awards ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s guest juror is an independent curator and author Jennifer Scanlan. Scanlan reviewed over 150 submissions and selected 70 works from 48 students for the 32 | MOORE MONTHLY | MARCH 2022

show. The exhibit will be on display through Mar. 20, 2022.

Tuesday Noon Concert March 29 at 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday Noon Concerts is a EVENTS weekly series coordinated with Tuesday Noon Concert OU's School of Music. These March 1 at 12:00 p.m.

30-minute concerts occur during Tuesday Noon Concerts is a the semester in the Sandy Bell Galweekly series coordinated with OU's lery located in the museum's lower School of Music. These 30-minute level. This week's performance is concerts occur during the semes- Jeongwon Ham's Piano Studio. ter in the Sandy Bell Gallery located in the museum's lower level. This OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING week's performance is Jonathan ARTS CENTER Nichol's Saxophone Studio.

7777 S. May Avenue, OKC – 405682-7579 Tuesday Noon Concert March 8 at 12:00 p.m.

Drum Tao Tuesday Noon Concerts is a Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. weekly series coordinated with OU's This high-octane performance School of Music. These 30-minute of the Wadaiko drum tradition has concerts occur during the semes- reached over 8 million people all ter in the Sandy Bell Gallery located over the world and consistently in the museum's lower level. This sold out their off-Broadway shows. week's performance is Lorraine Er- See why millions of people race to nest's Voice Studio. the theater to experience the Wadaiko drum tradition, a Japanese Coffee with the Collection drum art that requires expert muMarch 11 at 9:30 a.m. sicality, power and athleticism. For Grab your favorite cup of coffee more information call 405-682and start your morning off right with 7579 or purchase tickets at occc. a delightful look at artwork from universitytickets.com the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. This virtual discussionswill feature 2022 Miss Oklahoma USA/Miss Mariëlle H. Hoefnagels, interim Oklahoma Teen USA Pageant chair of Microbiology and Plant Biol- Saturday and Sunday, March 26 ogy at the University of Oklahoma, – 27 at 7:00 p.m. will discuss photographer Patrick Introducing some of the smartNagatani’s series "Nuclear Enchant- est, most beautiful and talented ment" and her experience introduc- women across the state of Oklaing OU Biology students to his work homa as they compete for the title in the museum. of Miss Oklahoma USA® or Miss Oklahoma Teen USA®. All seating Tuesday Noon Concert is General Admission. $65 SaturMarch 22 at 12:00 p.m. day, March 26 and $75 Sunday, Tuesday Noon Concerts is a March 27. For more information call weekly series coordinated with 405-682-7579 or purchase tickets OU's School of Music. These at occc.universitytickets.comers at 30-minute concerts occur during 7:20 p.m. the semester in the Sandy Bell Gallery located in the museum's lower level. This week's performance is Valerie Watts' Flute Studio.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION 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 405514-9990.

CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS PARKS BOARD MEETING Tuesday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m., The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING, Tuesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

MOORE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MARCH 2022 - from Page 32 knowledge, share new ideas and connect with our business community. Each attendee is given the ADOPT-A-PET opportunity to present informaMoore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service tion regarding their business to all Road. Open Monday through Friin attendance. So, bring your best day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Satursales pitch - make it innovative and day 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed memorable. For more information on holidays. For additional informacontact Carole Motley at cmotley@ tion call (405) 793-5190. moorechamber.com.

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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.

CT CLOTHING CLOSET Last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members.

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) 7934448.

COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE FESTIVAL-SUPPORTING CLEVELAND COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Saturday, March 5, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St., Norman. Common Grounds Coffee Festival is a festival raising funds for Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity. The Festival is about building community by bringing people together to support a powerful local cause, while celebrating the unique blend of culture & commerce that makes Oklahoma so unique--so come celebrate community through coffee. The event will focus on coffee related vendors - local shops and roasters - along with vendors who "vibe" with coffee and the coffee culture. There will also be exhibitions and demonstration events such as Roast Battles, cupping, and Latte art (think the fancy heart shape of your coffee beverage).

For more information, visit the Facebook Event at: https://fb.me/e/2t3fitWGs - also contact 405-366-2813 to register as a vendor, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2800 SW 131st Street. For more inMOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE formation contact Connie Daniels at EGGS & ISSUES 405-703-2300.

Wednesday, March 16, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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tion contact Kim Brown at kbrown@ we will get special treatment from moorechamber.com our evening Cosmetology students. Empowering, Impacting and MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Encouraging women in business BOWLING TOURNAMENT and life. For more information conTuesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m. to tact Kim Brown at kbrown@moore8:00 p.m. chamber.com HeyDay Entertainment, 3201 Market Place, Norman. The tournament SENIOR CONNECTION is open only to 15 teams, so reserve your lane today! Teams of 4. Entry fee includes shoe rental and buf- P.A.L.S. PROGRAM FOR SENIORS fet. Warm-up along with two games Seniors are assigned to a buddy (max time 1 hour per game) will be who will call every day to check on played with trophies to be award- you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore ed to the 1st and 2nd place teams. Police Dept., (405) 793-4448.

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Award-winning care close to home!

Norman Regional Health System was recently named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Heart Care, as well as one of America’s Best Stroke Centers by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

What this means for our patients:

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Fast, lifesaving care

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Better outcomes and less readmissions for heart attacks and failures

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All three categories are backed by trusted patient recommendations and research about women’s healthcare preferences.

Choose a health system that knows women face different health concerns and are qualified to provide the highest level of care to women, men and children.

Choose Norman Regional because we were chosen by Women’s Choice!

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orman Regional Health System has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency and Heart Care, as well as one of America’s Best Stroke Centers by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

Emergency Each year, there are more than 130 million emergency room visits in the U.S. Emergency departments continue to be an essential part of the healthcare system as they provide fast, lifesaving care to millions each year.

These awards signify that Norman Regional is among the top ranked hospitals offering emergency, heart and The methodology for America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care award is unique in that it comstroke care. bines Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare “Being recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results Emergency Care, Heart Care and Stroke, reconfirms that we with primary research about women’s healthcare are continuing to focus on our patients,” said Richie Splitt, preferences. The award recognizes excellence in president and CEO of Norman Regional. “Norman Regional emergency care based on several process of care and our team our healers are committed to the measures measures focused on time patients spent in the emergency department, including: we have in place to provide the highest level of care.”

• Total time spent in the Emergency Department According to Women’s Choice, women make or influence • Percent of emergency patients who left 94% of all healthcare decisions for themselves and others. without being seen “We help women by conducting evidence-based research and by recognizing the hospitals that could one Criteria for selecting Norman Regional as one day save their lives,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of America’s Best also included the percentof the Women’s Choice Award. “Knowing the Women’s age of patients who came to the emergency Choice Award has already placed their seal of excellence department with stroke symptoms who reon a hospital is immediate validation that they have made ceived brain scan results within 45 minutes the right decision, easing their concern during a very ...................continued on Page 38 stressful time.”

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........................FROM PAGE 37 of arrival and hospitals that performed well in responding to patients showing symptoms of severe sepsis.

The award is especially significant given that long waits and high crowding can negatively impact patient outcomes, including patients leaving without receiving medical treatment, longer overall length of hospital stay and an increase in mortality rates.

Heart The methodology used to select Norman Regional as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care is unique in that it evaluates: • The number of cardiac/vascular services offered • 30-Day mortality and readmission rates for heart attack and failure • Patient recommendation ratings on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Survey • Primary research about women’s healthcare preferences “Heart disease is the leading killer of women,” Passi said. “With such strong prevalence of heart disease, we want every woman to know where to find the very best heart care before she ever has an incident.”

Stroke According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five women in the U.S. will have a stroke in her lifetime. Nearly 60% of stroke deaths are in women, and stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer. Most alarming, studies show that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed for stroke even with the same symptoms present as men.

“Timely diagnosis and effective care are critical to preventing disability and improving chances of recovery. The time to identify your community’s leading hospital for stroke care is right now, not in the middle of a medical emergency when every minute is precious,” Passi said. “Our award educates women about where they—and their loved ones—have the best chance to return to a full life following a stroke.”

America’s Best Stroke Centers are hospitals that hold a Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission. Credit is given for certifications on a scale based on the degree of care available to the stroke patient.

It is the only award recognizing excellence in stroke care based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

The methodology used to select Norman Regional as one of America’s Best Stroke Centers is unique in that it evaluates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey results along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences.

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PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — ADULT BOOK REVIEW

The Book of Form and Emptiness Author: Ruth Ozeki Genre: Adult Fiction Pages: 548 Reviewer: Abby Curry, Moore Public Library

Dear reader, has a book ever called out to you? When roaming the library, has a book ever pulled you in and whispered, “Read me…” so that only you could hear? That is exactly what happened to me, an unsuspecting librarian, when I walked past Ruth Ozeki’s The Book of Form and Emptiness. Little did I know that books have voices and thoughts of their own, at least according to our main character, Benny Oh. Following a family tragedy, Benny and his mother, Annabelle, grapple with trauma in very different ways. Annabelle begins to develop a hoarding problem, unable to let go of the past while desperately trying to navigate her present, and to make matters worse, Benny starts to hear things. The voices he hears seem to come from all around him and

slowly he realizes they are the voices of objects.

Books, snow globes, and scissors, all crying out to be heard.

The Book of Form and Emptiness tells us a story of grief, trauma, and love. It examines the nature of our relationship with things and the nature of reality itself. If you listen closely, it might just whisper its secrets to you, too.

This title is available in print or as a downloadable eBook or eAudiobook. For more recommendations, stop by your local library or contact the Moore Public Library at 405.793.5100. For other library events and information visit pioneerlibrarysystem.org or download our handy PLS Connect App!

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW

Aven Green Sleuthing Machine

Author: Dusti Bowling Illustrator: Gina Perry Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Reviewer: Tania Lebron, Children’s Library Associate, SW OKC Library Aven Green doesn’t look like the other third graders; she was born with no arms. She believes the cells that were supposed to make her arms went to her brain. Lucky for her, this means she is smarter than her peers. Aven doesn’t let this disability get in the way of anything, especially her investigating skills.

She can even take on two mysteries at once. Will Smitty the dog be found? Will the food thief be caught? Check out this book to find out!

Children will laugh out loud following the quick witted Aven and her mysteries.

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read. This is a hilarious story of a young girl who won’t let anything hold her back.

Aven Green Sleuthing Machine is geared toward children ages 6-8. You may find this book and its sequel Aven Green Baking Machine as an eBook through OverDrive or in the Children’s department of your local library. Please feel free to visit the Children’s desk or call us at 405.979.2200 with any questions. For other library events and information visit pioneerlibrarysystem.org or download the PLS Connect app!

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — MARCH CALENDAR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Friday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.

Homeschooling Through High School and Beyond

Saturday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Monday, February 14, 6:30 p.m.

Yoga

Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m.

Teens! Loom Weaving

Saturday, February 19, 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Monday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.

Yoga

Wednesday, February 23, 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Friday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. Asian Culture Comics Club

Saturday, February 26, 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Monday, March 28, 2:00 p.m. Meditation and Mindfulness

Monday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.

Yoga

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, March 3, 4:00 p.m. Lego Club Thursday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. Penn Avenue Literary Society Book Discussion Tuesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m. Cover to Cover Book Club Thursday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Manga Book Club Monday, March 14, 2:00 p.m. Meditation and Mindfulness Thursday, March 17, 4:00 p.m. Lego Club

Thursday, March 31, 4:00 p.m. Lego Club

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

Southwest OKC Library, 2201 SW 134Th Street, OKC Thursday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.

Penn Avenue Literary Society Book Discussion

Saturday, February 12, 2:00 p.m.

Volunteer Fair

Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave. Thursday, February 3, 4:00 p.m.

Wooded Wanderings (Little River Park)

Saturday, February 5, 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Monday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.

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Tips to Reach Your Goal How can you take advantage of warmer weather to get active? Aim to take a 15–30-minute walk outside every day. Small changes like parking your car further away from your work entrance or walking while listening to a daily podcast might help you reach your goal. Incorporating activity into the day is easier in the Spring sunshine!

Not ready to ditch the indoor treadmill? Totally understandable. There is something comforting about the predictability of a gym. Aim to move one or two workouts outside a week to reap the health benefits of getting outdoors. No matter how you move your body, your mental and physical health will benefit from physical activity and sunshine!

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he year was 1970, and although a young Bentley Hedges was hard at work for the Federal Aviation Administration and Tinker Air Force Base, the entrepreneur side of his personality was itching to start his own business. Bonnie Hedges, Bentley's wife and co-owner of the agency says juggling his jobs and a new business was tricky at first.

"We are honored to be an Agency of Excellence with Travel Leaders Network," said Angela (Angie) Hendricks, Bentley Hedges' President, and CEO. "The global pandemic has been challenging for all of us, but we have been able to continue serving our clients and promoting the joy of travel. Winning the Agency of Excellence Award is a wonderful recognition of our efforts."

Bonnie Hedges says the award, coming "Starting a new business is hard," said Hedges. amid the global pandemic, has proven to con"So, for the first three or four years, he continued firm the need for a travel agent. to work at his other jobs to keep funds coming in.

He called in one day at 11:00 o'clock to talk to his salesman, and the guy was still in bed!"

Hedges decided to go all-in on his new business. He retired from the FAA and started taking a salary from the company. Bonnie said his daughter, Angie, joined the company later, making it a family affair. That combination of family and passion for serving their customers helped Bentley Hedges weather the ups and downs of the travel agency business.

Bentley Hedges turned the business over to his daughter, Angie Hendricks, in 2004. Bentley remains on the board as the founder and chairman of the board, providing leadership that has kept the agency at the top of its game.

"Flights, hotels, tours, and cruises were canceling left and right," said Bonnie. "If you had Bentley Hedges Travel's commitment to cus- booked online, you had no one to turn to and tomer service has been repeatedly recognized help you recover anything because online for its excellent service. The most recent honor agencies don't have phone numbers to call.

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"We knew how to go and file insurance claims, recover their money, or get future travel credit," said Bonnie. "Not only that, we were able to play a significant role in helping our customers get the most out of their travel dollars, which some of them had been saving up for years. " Bonnie says Bentley Hedges serves all types of customers, featuring agents who specialize in corporate business travelers looking for a smooth itinerary. Bonnie's specialty is working with football fans hoping to make the most of road trips to some of the nation's best gameday sites. The agency also does brisk business in destination weddings.

"You know, when you have anywhere from 20-to-200 people invited to your wedding, you don't want to ask them to go to the internet and book all of their travel and accommodations themselves," said Bonnie. "We have an agent who is brilliant at all the ins and outs of destination weddings."

And with so many patchwork pandemic requirements still in place, Bentley Hedges can confidently help clients navigate the tricky requirements of vacation or business travel.

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March is a Favorite Month for Gardening

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ello Moore! It’s Dale & Carrie Spoonemore here to talk about what you can do in March to grow food! We converted our lawn into gardens to feed our family of 6, and we built our free app to make it easy for you to grow food too! Our app will give you customized planting dates (with reminders!) based on your location and will guide you through all aspects of growing your own food! Learn more and download for free at seedtospoon.net.

We’re also beginning to transplant the kale, broccoli, and cabbage we started indoors last month and will direct seed more throughout our garden. We plant these densely and trim them down as they grow, eating the super-nutritious “microgreens.” Check out our guide for how we grow microgreens at seedtospoon.net/microgreens.

Lastly, March is a great time to transplant herbs into your Fragrant simple to do so with automated irrigation and garden! have guides on YouTube showing how easy it herbs like rosemary, thyme, is to build it out of PVC pipe or install drip ir- oregano, sage, and chives rigation system. Learn more at seedtospoon. are some of our FAnet/watering.

VORITE things to Peas also prefer to be planted from seed, and grow and have nuMarch is a great time to get them started! Peas merous health benerequire something to climb on, and a trellis can fits! Check out what conditions easily be made by attaching cattle panels to health t-posts. Check out our YouTube channel for full each plant helps details on how we build trellises on the cheap! within our app and even filter by a specific health condition to find more plants to help you! These herbs also help repel pests from your other plants too! You can check out which plants help each other in our free app with the “companion March is prime time for planting root crops plants” feature! like carrots, beets, radish, and others. These plants don’t like to be transplanted and are (Editor's note: this best planted directly outside from seed. One article originally ran in key to planting these outside is keeping the the March 2019 issue seeds moist until they sprout. We’ve found it of Moore Monthly.)

March is one of our favorite times of the year for growing food. Life is beginning to emerge from the cold & dead of winter, and new sprouts are popping up everywhere!

We’re starting many things directly from seed outdoors in March, and are continuing to plant new rounds of spring seeds indoors to transplant later. Check out our website for detailed guides on how we start seeds indoors on the cheap at seedtospoon.net/IndoorSeeds.

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Gardner says he thinks about Coach Cooper's talk a lot because it reminds him that success can be a little tricky to recognize in some circumstances.

"Coach Cooper told us that you can't really fail, no matter how hard you try," said Gardner. "No matter what happens in your circumstances, you're always a winner in God's eyes."

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ighland East eighth-grader Maverick Gardner says he's really enjoying his final semester of junior high before moving to high school.

"I really like my classes and my teachers," said Gardner. "They're all really nice and because I enjoy the classes, the works not too hard. It ends up being fun."

Gardner, a straight-A student, says his favorite class is math. There's just something about the simplicity of numbers and problem-solving that appeals to him.

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In addition to his passion for excellence in the classroom, Gardner is involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Highland East.

"We have a meeting every month," said Gardner. "I really enjoy the speakers we have in, like the high school football coach and Coach Cooper, our girl's basketball coach.

They help us to focus on God and how to work hard in life."

When it comes to athletics, Gardner says he's passionate about many sports. He participates in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Although he enjoys all those sports, he says his favorite has always been baseball.

"I can't really say why, but I've always loved baseball more than any other sport," said Gardner.

The four-sport athlete is quick to point out that his parents play a huge role in helping him participate in all the sports that he loves.

"My mom is great, taking me to all my practices and supporting me in academics," said Gardner. "My dad coaches me in baseball, and I think I get a lot of my love for the game from him."

Gardner says his long-term plans are to excel at baseball and hopefully get a chance to play at the collegiate level. In the meantime, he's just enjoying life in junior high and looking forward to making the move to high school next fall.

"I don't think I'd be the person I am if it weren't for my parents and friends at school," said Gardner. "They all push me pretty hard to be good at sports and in my classes."

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estmoore alum Kale Davis says February's winter blasts have done absolutely nothing to chill the excitement he and his Oklahoma State teammates are feeling for the start of the baseball season.

mound and defense, it can cost you."

"It's really fun being from Oklahoma and looking out the window at the snow on the ground," said Davis, "But realizing that as cold as it all looks, we're just a couple of weeks away from getting back out on the diamond."

"I'm here to help the team win in any fashion," said Davis. "I mean, if it's out of the bullpen or even starting a game, I'll do whatever's asked."

It may feel like wintery business-as-usual for Davis, but he says that some of his new teammates aren't used to frozen precipitation.

"We have one kid from Miami, Florida, who is in his first year here," said Davis.

"And he was just wide-eyed at the show. We also had a kid from California who experienced his first thunderstorm. I was like, 'Bro, it's just a thunderstorm.

Relax!'"

Davis says the new mix of Cowboy players has everyone excited about this team's potential.

Last year's OSU team finished with a 36-19 record. That included knocking off top seed Texas in the Big 12 tournament before losing to TCU in the championship game. The Cowboys were bounced from the NCAA regional tournament by Cal State Santa Barbara. Expectations are much higher this year.

"We should take care of business this year," said Davis.

"I think last year we got away from some of the basics at times, and when you're not doing the little things on the

Davis led the Cowboys with 26 appearances in 2021, all coming in relief. His expectations for himself are also high.

In the offseason, Davis has been working on expanding his pitching arsenal.

"I had more of a cutter and a slider last year," said Davis. "Then I brought back my curveball from high school. This year I've been Photo co trying to polish up the urtesy O changeklahoma State At up on hletics top of that, making that five-pitch mix whole again."

As Davis settles in for another year in a Cowboy baseball uniform, he says he carries all the memories from great times playing baseball at Westmoore.

"I think looking back on it, we had a lot of talent, but we were just focused on having fun together," said Davis. "We fell short in some postseason games that we would have liked to have won, but in the end, we just really enjoyed playing the game together."

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wo Moore High School students recently attended the prestigious 2022 Oklahoma FFA Foundation Legislative Dinner. Agricultural Education instructor Jessica Dunlap says since part of the local FFA chapter's funding comes from the state, students need to engage with legislative leaders.

"These students are our next generation leaders," said Dunlap. "They're going to grow up and become voters.

They also need to be involved and understand why this is important for them and why it is relative to them."

Diego Lopez is the MHS FFA Chapter Vice President. One of the biggest takeaways he has from the Legislative Dinner is just how similar our state leaders are to everyone else, including high school students.

"I thought it was fascinating to get to know the people who run our state and understand that they're just people, too," said Lopez. "They have their everyday problems just like you and me."

When it comes to overcoming everyday problems, Lopez points to his experience with FFA as the primary reason he has gained a tremendous amount of self-confidence over his high school career.

From left, State Rep. Ajay Pittman, Home Helm, Former Rep. Anastasia Pittman Senior Hope Helm is the MHS FFA Chapter President. She says one of the dinner was a great chance to meet our state's legislative leaders. She also enjoyed meeting other students from across the state who are learning about the challenges of serving in leadership roles for their chapters.

"Being a leader means not just making calls for myself," said Helm. "I'm coming to understand that I'm making a call for a whole group and making the best call not just based on my opinion, but for everybody's sake."

Helm says that her involvement with FFA has taught her some great lessons that extend far beyond the stereotypical images associated with the organization.

"I think a lot of the time it's misconstrued that FFA is just livestock showing and farming," said Helm.

"It's so much more than that. We have animal science, aquaponics, and shop classes where kids learn welding and take into careers."

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From left, Hope Helm, Jessica Dunlap, Diego Lopez "My freshman year, I really could not really talk to anybody," said Lopez. "Every time I would talk to someone, I would always have this voice in my head that would be like, 'No, you shouldn't have said that.' But being involved in FFA and speaking at things like our opening ceremonies have given me more self-confidence."

Dunlap says helping students find this kind of self-confidence is something she loves about the MHS FFA program.

"It's been great to see Diego bloom in his confidence," said Dunlap. "I think this is a skill that we need to teach our young people; to be confident in themselves."

Helm agrees, noting that FFA has opened doors for her.

"I have met so many amazing people and made friendships that will last a lifetime," said Helm. "And I've gotten opportunities such as this dinner that have opened my eyes to seeing that really nothing is impossible."

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· Good wages as an HVAC Technician · high demand now and in the future LICENSE# 2645

131 SE 4TH ST, MOORE, OK 73160 405-799-5841• RTCSOK.COM

· On Job Training while being paid · pay raises

as you master new skills and experience

· pay for tuition for HVAC training at Moore Norman Technology Center

· Career opportunity and a great start for your future · Make a difference in the environ-

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ment and the lives of our customers by helping them become more energy

efficient

call now (405) 799-5841

while positions are available

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