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VOL. 15 • NO. 8 • AUGUST 2020

RETURN TO LEARN Gearing up for a new school year always has its challenges, but nothing in memory compares to the obstacles facing the Moore Public School community as it prepares for education in the age of COVID-19.

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ugust is traditionally a significant “pivot” month for families with children inschool, along with teachers, administrators, and staff in the Moore Public School district. Summer vacation grinds to a stop in the middle of the month,and the yellow busses start rolling through city streets, a sign that school is back in session.

It’s usually an exciting time. But this year, there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty surrounding a return to the classroom. That’s why we visited with Moore Public School administrators about the “Return to Learn” plan for the 2020-2021 school year. How is it possible for the MPS team to create a plan like this when the landscape is, quite literally, shifting from day-to-day?

What we learned is that it is difficult. More difficult than most of us can imagine.

So, we hope that as you read this month’s cover story that you would keep inmind that the folks who work in Moore’s public schools, from the superintendent’s office down to the bus drivers (and everyone in between), have your child’s best interest at heart. These folks do what they do because they love kids. Please extend to them grace and support as they do their best to navigate tricky circumstances.

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STORY BY ROB MORRIS

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ife in the middle of a pandemic is presenting new challenges each and every day. Nowhere is the problem of adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 more daunting than for administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents in the Moore Public School (MPS) district.

David Peak, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Instruction, and Michelle McNear, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Instruction, are helping lead the charge for the district’s “Return to Learn” plan. Both want to make sure that everyone in the district understands that there are no perfect solutions to resuming education in the current situation.

“There is so much about our situation that is constantly changing,” said Peak. “We’ve had tremendous support for our plan, but one of the criticisms is that it doesn’t go deep enough. The reason for that is that we’re still waiting on specific guidance. There’s more information coming from the CDC and more data coming from the state that we don’t have clarity on yet. That means the situation is going to be dynamic and fluid.”

McNear said that the dynamic and constant-change is challenging for MPS administrators as they work to create a plan for the 2020-2021 school year. She wants everyone to know that for this reason, the MPS team is committed to transparency at every step of the process.

“We’ve been very open with our community about this document being fluid as we receive more information,” said McNear. “I also think it’s crucial for people to understand that in addition to the constantly changing data, we have to deal with the fact that every one of our schools is different. There have different builds and different layouts. So, that’s where we’ve kind of gone back to our principals who will have a lot of input into what specifically works for those individual sites.”

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plan. This plan is subject to change…and will almost certainly change. That means you’ll want to stay updated by visiting www.mooreschools.com and clicking on the red “plus” button near the top of the page.)

Here are the essential elements of the plan as of the Moore Monthly’s print deadline for August: • The school calendar will remain the same for the 2020-2021 year.

• All students will report to school on Thursday, August 13.

• The district will offer three learning options for students:

1. ALL ON-SITE Traditional Classroom Setting

Learning Management System: Canvas All students are automatically enrolled in Option 1.

• Remain an MPS student • In-person learning, conversations, and engagement • Social interaction with peers and staff for preparation of living in a connected world • Immediate access to libraries and materials • Canvas connects all teachers, students, and parents for seamless learning transitions, even during short-term routine absences.

• 24-7 online access to submitted and/or graded assignments • Technology and Internet provided, as needed. Certain conditions must be met. Contact your school principal with technology and/or Internet needs.

• Participate in school-sponsored athletic and fine arts programs (NCAA compliant)

2. ON-SITE AND ONLINE Distance Learning

Learning Management System: Canvas Students are enrolled in Option 2 for intermittent health concerns lasting approximately 2-4 weeks.

Contact your school principal for more information.

• Remain an MPS student • The same learning management system is used for “Distance Learning” and “Traditional Classroom Setting” for easy transition if needed for intermittent health concerns.

• Canvas connects all teachers, students, and parents for seamless learning transitions • 24-7 online access to submitted and/or graded assignments • Technology and Internet provided, as needed. Certain conditions must be met. Contact your school principal with technology and/or Internet needs.

• Participate in school-sponsored athletic and fine arts programs (NCAA compliant)

3. ALL ONLINE Virtual/Online Education

Learning Management System: Canvas (Grades PreK-2) & Odysseyware (Grades 3-12) To enroll in Virtual/Online Education, contact the MPS Virtual Education dept. at (405) 735-4640, on or by Friday, July 31, 2020.

• Remain an MPS student • Virtual/Online Education is a 9-week commitment for students in Grades PreK-2 and a semester commitment for students in Grades 3-12 • Flexible schedule, individualized plan, and accessible anywhere • 24-7 online access to submitted and/or graded assignments • Supervised by MPS certified teachers (Virtual Academy staff) • Communication between a virtual teacher and parent, with regular updates provided • Technology and Internet provided, as needed. Certain conditions must be met. Contact your school principal with technology and/or Internet needs.

• APPLIES TO SECONDARY STUDENTS ONLY: Participate in school-sponsored athletic and fine arts programs, as long as a student is enrolled in one

hour during regularly scheduled school days and physically on campus during that class period. This is not NCAA compliant. Additionally, this option does not support Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Note: Students may continue to take supplemental courses while in Option 1 or 2.

Peak said the MPS administrative team has been hard at work on this plan for months and want to make sure that everyone understands that this will be significantly different than the plan schools operated on to finish up the 2019-2020 school year.

“This is a completely different challenge than what we were looking at in the spring,” said Peak. “We were in the crosshairs back in March and having to make decisions at such a fast past in that circumstance. It’s still been difficult to come up with a plan to make school happen for this coming year. Still, we’ve been working hard and collaborating with so many people to address the various challenges we face in executing a plan that meets everyone’s needs.”

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This is a completely different challenge than what we were looking at in the spring.

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The amount of data and information being processed by school officials is enormous, said McNear. In addition to the constant flow of information from sources like the Centers for Disease Control, the Oklahoma State Health Department, and other school districts, McNear said the MPS team was determined to hear from the districts’ stakeholders.

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nlike months passed, current conditions have a lot of you feeling the pain of decreased sales but more so if you’re a brick-and-mortar retailer. Online selling platforms such as Shopify, help retailers shift from brickand-mortar to online, so they can weather this storm and build a more resilient business.

Below are three options which will help increase sales, depending on your particular situation: • Set up “curbside pickup” for local customers: Curbside pickup allows your local customers to buy something online and pick it up outside your store—without ever having to leave their car. This “drive-through” option not only minimizes person-to-person interactions, but it’s also faster and reduces shipping costs.

• Offer “local deliver y”: Local delivery allows customers to buy your products online and have you deliver them straight to their doorstep. An email lets them know you’re on your way, so you can drop their package at the door without any face-to-face contact. It’s safe, fast, and convenient.

• An Alternative to Using Online Shopping Platforms: like Shopify, Amazon, E-bay, Etsy… is to make changes to your existing web site or create a new website to accommodate an e-commerce store. Here are thirteen best practices to consider which will help you increase conversions from your e-commerce store, to generate more leads and add additional sales revenue to your bottom line: Avoid clutter E-commerce websites with simple designs have higher conversion rates. There should be a clear point of focus. The visitor’s eyes should be drawn straight to a CTA (Call to Action) button or products you sell. 53% of websites have CTAs that take visitors more than three seconds to locate. You should be aiming for a time much quicker than that.

Simplify your menus Menus are a great way to stay organized and group what you’re selling - you don’t want to overcomplicate things. Too many menu categories will confuse the consumer, preventing them from finding what they’re looking for. Your menu shouldn’t be super-specific. Instead, use broad terms to categorize your products.

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made. That won’t drive sales.

Add a search bar Let’s continue talking about simplicity.

Now that you’ve removed some clutter and simplified your menu options, you’ll still need to make additional changes.

Since visitors will have fewer menu selections, they’ll see more products when they click on each category. I know some of you may not have a ton of products for sale, but other e-commerce sites could have hundreds or potentially thousands of options to choose from. Forcing users to scroll through these choices randomly won’t drive sales and conversions. That’s why implementing a search bar is the best solution.

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Speed is one of the most critical elements of a successful e-commerce website. Each page needs to load fast to yield high conversions. Research shows a one-second delay in page loading time can lead to a 16% decrease in customer satisfaction and a 7% loss in conversions.

If your site has a two or three-second delay, you’re in big trouble. Even worse than a slow loading time is site crashes, glitches, or error reports.

Eliminate steps in your checkout process Once a website visitor decides to buy something, they should find it easy to complete the purchase. It’s your job to make it so. Each additional step in the checkout process will increase the chances of them abandoning the transaction.

In fact, 28% of consumers said they abandoned a shopping cart during checkout because the process was too long and complicated.

Don’t force shoppers to create a profile (but encourage it) You want your buyers to go through the checkout process as quickly as possible. That’s why you need to offer a guest checkout option instead of forcing visitors to create a profile. That said, you can still encourage them to create a profile.

Prioritize SEO Not everyone who wants what you’re selling will navigate straight to your website. In fact, research shows that 46% of consumers start the buying process through a search engine, such as Google.

If your e-commerce site isn’t one of the top results, they’ll buy from one of your competitors instead. That’s why it’s so crucial for you to focus your efforts on

Provide easily accessible customer ser vice Not all of the transactions on your e-commerce site will go smoothly. Customers will have questions and problems.

This is inevitable. When people are experiencing an issue, such as finding a product or troubleshooting an item they have previously purchased, you want to make sure they can get help as soon as possible. That’s why you need to have readily available customer service support through various options such as Phone; Email, Live Chat.

Go mobile Your e-commerce site needs to be optimized for mobile devices. That’s because, in the last six months, 62% of people who owned a smartphone used their devices to complete online purchases.

The visitor’s eyes should be drawn straight to a Call to Action button or products you sell. search engine optimization.

Build an email subscriber list To have a successful e-commerce site, you need to have lots of visitors ready to buy. But how are you planning on driving traffic to your website? Building an e-commerce email list is one of your best options. Once you have a subscriber’s email address, you can contact them with special offers and promotions to entice sales. A great way to add subscribers is to collect email addresses during the checkout process. By default, this box is already checked off. Shoppers will have to deselect this option if they don’t want to be added to the subscriber list. Once people are added to your list, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to send them personalized offers to drive traffic to your website and increase sales.

Write informative product descriptions.

You can’t sell something with just a name. Each product on your website needs to have an informative description. Explain how the product works by highlighting the key benefits. You don’t need to explain the entire history of the product or how it was

Display high-quality product images Having an e-commerce shop means customers don’t get to touch and feel the products the same way they can in a physical store. They rely on pictures to give them a sense of what they’re buying. That’s why you need to take multiple pictures from every angle of each product you’re selling. I know this may seem tedious, but it’s necessary. Zoom in and highlight all the top features and benefits.

Feature customer reviews and testimonials Testimonials and reviews are another way to add credibility to your products and brand. It’s vital that you include these on your e-commerce site.

Conclusion Online shopping is the new normal – even before the current pandemic. Developing a strategy to sell online is essential – start with your best selling products.

There are online platforms like Shopify, which make it cost-effective to get started. There are resources available to create your own e-commerce site. In today’s environment, the ability to sell online is essential to helping your business stay viable and a going-concern.

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......................from Page 11 “Administration, leadership, teachers, support staff, kids, parents,” said McNear “For me, making sure that everyone’s opinions were heard was critical.

And then doing it to what we really felt like was best for our kids, because the bottom line that’s what we’re here for is our kids and our teachers. I think it’s important to bring everybody to the table when you’re going to make a big decision like this. You have to make sure you get it right for them”.

In addition to a commitment to transparency, Peak and McNear say a commitment to the health and safety of everyone is the highest priority. With that in mind, the district has established the following health protocols for schoolday operations at the elementary and secondary levels: (Again, there is a tremendous amount of information related to these protocols that we cannot include in this article. To see the entire plan, visit www.mooreschools.com and click on the red “plus” button near the top of the page.)

HOME HEALTH SELF-SCREENINGS It is important that all families and staff partner with us in monitoring health. We ask that students and staff take their temperature on a daily basis at home prior to coming to MPS facilities and events, and follow the self-screening checklist on page 10. No student or staff with a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher may enter any MPS facility. No fever-reducing medication may be taken to reduce fever.

TEMPERATURE DEVELOPS WHILE AT SCHOOL If a student or staff member exhibits a fever of 100.0 degrees or greater while at school, they must immediately be picked up from school or leave (if they are a driver). They cannot return to school until they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

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distancing will be implemented when possible. Mask requirements may change due to the COVID-19 health climate, local, state, and/or federal requirements.

Grades 7-12: Masks and face coverings will be required for students and staff due to larger classes and greater student mobility during passing periods and lunches.

Grades PreK-6: Masks and face coverings are recommended for students and staff. This is due to appropriate developmental level of elementary students.

All MPS families are encouraged to have a mask and/or face covering available for their child(ren) in case a requirement for school is enacted.

Note: Teachers will work to encourage that students follow their parent’s/guardian’s wishes to wear a mask or face covering, though it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to follow their parent’s/guardian’s directive. This is subject to change if we receive other directives from the Oklahoma State Department of Education or other state authorities.

Mask and face coverings are not always best for the health of our students with medical concerns. Their parents/guardians must contact your school nurse to receive an exemption.

All MPS staff will be provided face coverings and/or face shields.

Face coverings and masks must not include messages or images that distract from the learning environment as outlined for other articles of clothing in school dress code policies.

TRANSPORTATION MPS transports approximately 12,000 students daily. The district intends to continue traditional busing services for existing routes. Due to the large number of students that rely on transportation provided by the district, social distancing will be challenging and may not be possible on all buses. Therefore, masks are required for all students while riding the bus due to close proximity.

Mask and face coverings are not always best for the health of our students with

medical concerns. Their parents/guardians must contact your school nurse to receive an exemption. Transportation vehicles will be frequently cleaned and disinfected daily. When possible, windows will be down for air circulation, as recommended by the CDC and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Parents need to take these factors into consideration when deciding if school or personal transportation is best for their child. Also, plan for longer drop-off/ pick-up lines. If there is a shortage of bus drivers, due to COVID-19, the district may need to alter and/or temporarily suspend bus routes.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS MPS Curriculum Coordinators and Teachers worked throughout the summer to revise yearly curriculum pacing guides to include academic standards that were not taught last spring due to COVID-19. Students will have the opportunity to master any missed standards throughout the 2020-2021 school year.

ATTENDANCE It is imperative for the health and safety of all students to learn remotely on days they have a fever or other symptoms of illness. Students who have a health reason that is verified by a parent/guardian or medical professional will receive an excused absence.

CLASSROOMS Classroom desks and common seating areas (including tables) will be arranged to maximize space between students.

Peak and McNear want to make sure that everyone is aware that the biggest concern for everyone involved in the planning process for the new school year is safety.

“We’ve been careful to show that we do care about safety for everyone as our primary concern,” said McNear. “That’s one of the reasons we’re offering three different options for students and for all the safety protocols. We understand that it can be a tough call for parents on whether or not to come back for traditional school. We want people to make the best decision for them.”

“No two people view the situation in the same way,” said Peak. “Families are all in different places when it comes to their home situation. Some families are multigenerational and have older people living in their household that they don’t want to risk exposure to. Other families have a lack of resources or other issues that it’s essential for their kids to be able to go to a classroom and have a hot breakfast and lunch provided. There is no one-size-fits-all option on the table.

But we can do everything we can to make it as safe as possible.”

When it comes to safety in a pandemic setting, nobody understands the challenges better than Dr. Doug Drevets, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. While Dr. Drevets’ isn’t directly involved with back-to-school efforts, he said he appreciates the challenges faced by everyone

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Dr. Drevets recommends said distance learning is certainly something that should be considered by parents and is glad to see school districts like Moore offering that as an option.

“For those who are capable of doing distance education, it would be reasonable to let them do that,” said Dr. Drevets. “That just decreases the numbers of students you have in school that you have to deal with. I realize that not everybody can do that, but if some can, that would be a win for them.”

The social distancing options, hand sanitization, and extra precautions during mealtimes are also important, according to Dr. Drevets. One other thing he strongly suggests is that parents pay special attention to this fall’s flu vaccine and make sure their children are vaccinated.

......................from Page 15 involved in the education environment as they look to return to school in the fall.

“I think you have to remember that in this world, with COVID, nothing is ever truly ‘safe,’ or is ever going to be safe,” said Dr. Drevets. “You have to think about it as low-risk vs. high-risk and what you can do at schools to make things low-risk.”

To see the entire plan, visit www.mooreschools.com and click on the red “plus” button near the top of the page.

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“We will have influenza this fall, and it’s just one infection you don’t need to worry about so much if you just get the kids vaccinated,” said Dr. Drevets. “If you have an outbreak of influenza, you won’t know that it’s influenza until you test everybody, and it would just eliminate so many headaches if you would have a high uptake of flu vaccine coverage for the school children.”

The health of students, teachers, and staff is at the top of the list for MPS administrators as they continue to adapt their Return to Learn plan. A quick glance at Facebook or Twitter is all you need to see the challenges faced by the team. Peak and McNear said they understand that no matter what plan or options they come up with, it won’t cover all the changing possibilities. And for that reason, there will always be second-guessing or questions from the public.

They just want people to understand that the motivation for everything they do is the Moore Public School students.

“We truly love kids,” said McNear. “We love our teachers. We love our community. And I think that’s just, I mean, what I would want people to know.”

“Every single person I have visited with by phone or email in response to our plan has been positive about what we’re trying to do,” said Peak. “Folks are legitimately struggling to figure out what is best for their child, and we’ve been happy to give as much personalized attention as we can. We do that because, as Michelle said, we truly love our kids, our teachers, our staff, and our community.

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CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT: The Race for the Heart of Your Customer

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If you want to win the race, you must first win the heart of the customer.

In times like these, how do you stand out amongst your competitors? Customers no longer base their loyalty just on price or product. Instead, they stay loyal to companies that provide them the experience they want.

Providing an excellent customer experience means your customers will spend more. In fact, 86% of buyers are willing to pay more for a great customer experience per American Express.

So, what is the customer experience? Customer experience is defined by the interactions and experiences your customer has with your business throughout the entire customer journey.

In other words, if they like you and continue to like you, they will do business with you for a long time and recommend you to others.

It makes sense, right?

The happier you are with a brand, the longer you stay with them.

• 1 in 3 customers will leave a brand they love after just one bad experience.

• Customers are willing to pay a price premium of up to 13% for luxury and indulgence services by merely receiving a great customer experience.

• 49% of buyers have made impulse purchases after receiving a more personalized customer experience.

• Customers that rate companies with a high customer experience score spend 140% more and remain loyal up to 6 years.

So, isn’t customer experience the same as customer service?

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your employee can provide excellent customer service. However, this is only one component of the customer’s experience.

An example would be when a customer places an order with your friendly and helpful business and are told 7-10 business days the order should be received. Then on the 7th day, they receive a call that it is ready, that is, customer experience. The examples could go on and on with all industries.

That how the difference is noticed by your customers. It is more about person-to-person service and ways that you can connect to your customers in new and exciting ways.

Customer expectations are rising and faster than most companies are prepared for. Customers expect every interaction from start to finish to be the best experience with any company, including yours.

Ways to improve your customer’s experience: • Create a clear customer-focused vision that your company can embed in its culture. Define a vision to create a set of statements that act as guiding principles.

• Understanding who your customers are.

• By understanding what your customers’ needs and wants are, then you can connect and empathize with different situations that your customers face.

• Create an emotional connection with your customers.

• Customers become loyal because they are emotionally attached, and they remember how they feel when they use a product or service.

• Mobile customer experience is a priority.

• 57% of customers won’t recommend a business with a poorly designed website on mobile.

• If it isn’t mobile-friendly, 50% will stop visiting, even if they like the business

• Capture customer feedback in real-time.

• 72% of customers will share a positive experience with 6 or more people (Esteban Kolsy)

• 13% of customers will share a negative experience with 15 or more people (Esteban Kolsy)

• The balance just leave.

• Identify the training needs of each member of your team.

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Customer expectations are higher than ever, and word of mouth travels fast! Customers are more empowered than ever. With today’s climate, the importance of the customer experience is vital to the longevity of your business.

At the Moore Chamber of Commerce, we believe heavily in the customer experience. We value the input and support we receive from our members.

And as a result. we in turn reinvest heavily in them as well as the community. The Moore Chamber believes in the long-term and short-term goals of the business community and work for their betterment. Together we can continue to make Moore a great place to do business.

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THE STATION SCHEDULE • AUGUST 2020 ACTIVITIES & CLASSES

Because closures and restrictions due to the coronavirus are changing constantly, this schedule is subject to change at any point in time. Please check with www.cityofmoore.com or call (405) 793-5090 for more 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 The Station website at: centralpark. cityofmoore.com/activities-programs or by calling The Station front desk at (405) 793-5090.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Classes Being Offered: Parent & Child, Preschool & Youth Levels 1 – 4. Classes are based on the child’s age. Descriptions will be available at a later date.

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

Any age or ability can sign up for these lessons. These lessons are scheduled around your availability and are catered to your specific goals. Private lessons are structured with one instructor and one participant.

FEE: $70 per student/per session PARTICIPATION: Two participants must be registered together for semi-private lessons.

GROUP LESSONS

Group swim lessons meet for two-week sessions unless noted.

FEE: $40 per student per session PARTICIPATION: Minimum of 3 participants is required. We reserve the right to cancel or combine levels to adjust for class size.

FITNESS IN THE PARK SERIES RUNNING CLUB

Through August 28th | twice a week The Station is excited to offer a social running club during the summer! Spend three months perfecting your running form and getting geared up to run in the Moore War Run in August.

FEE: $50 for passholders for the entirety of the club,

$60 for non-passholders.

$125/10 one-hour sessions

Class passes expire 3 months after purchase.

Athletes must attend a class with their age group.

WHERE: The Station REGISTRATION or INFO: call 405-793-5090 Sports performance classes are designed to help athletes gain an edge over the competition. These classes will help athletes enhance their balance, coordination, speed, agility, flexibility, and overall performance on and off the field of play. Sports performance classes will help those who want to be a better allaround athlete for any sport by making movements more efficient and by working on joint stability along with all other facets of athleticism. Athletes will not only perform better while playing but sports conditioning has been proven to prevent or decrease injuries and create a more well-rounded athlete.

YOUTH COMBO DANCE CLASS

WHEN: August 5th - August 26th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M - 7:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 4-8 year olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: Through August 4 for August Classes FEE: $40 per session DESCRIPTION: This is a class where we combine Ballet, Tap, and Jazz throughout the class so the student can get an even mix of the 3 styles of dance. High energy and fun. All Classes will have a Recital. Recitals are To be Determined.

BABY BALLET

WHEN: August 6th - August 27th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) TIME: 5:30 P.M. - 6:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 18 months - 3 year olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: Through August 5 for August Classes FEE: $40 per session DESCRIPTION: Without mom and dad, the child gets to learn the basics of Ballet through music, movement, and balance. Fun, positive, and appropriate for the little ones. All Classes will have a Recital. Recitals are to be determined.

YOUTH HIP HOP/JAZZ DANCE CLASS

Through August – Monday, Wednesday, Friday TIME: TBD FEE: Free for Passholders with registration, $40 per month

registered for non-passholders.

A small group exercise focuses on exercising safely with baby and is a class designed to help moms bond with their babies in a healthbased setting. Located in the city’s parks.

WHEN: August 6th - August 27th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M - 7:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 4-8 year olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: Through August 4 for August Classes FEE: $40 per session This uses popular and current music the kids will know and recognize to learn dances and choreography with different elements. Age appropriate music that is clean and not derogatory All Classes will have a Recital. Recitals are to be determined.

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Team and Individual Sessions Available AGES: 10-12 Years Old – Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.

(minimum 3 athletes per class)

13-15 Years Old – Mondays at 4:30 p.m.

(minimum 3 athletes per class)

Individual Performance Training – One Hour Scheduled Sessions FEE: 10-12 Years Old – $40 per month Moore students/ passholders

$50 per month for non-residential/ non-passholders

13-15 Years Old – $40 per month Moore students/ passholders

$50 per month for non-residential/ non-passholders

Individual Performance Training – $15/hour session,

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WHEN: August 5th - August 26th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) TIME: 5:30 P.M - 6:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 3-5 year olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: Through August 4 for August Classes FEE: $40 per session Toddler will learn the basics of Dance all while having fun and making new friends in the process. All Classes will have a Recital.

Recitals are to be determined.

SPANISH 4 ADULTS

WHEN: September 2nd – October 21st

(Every Wednesday Night (8 Classes) TIME: 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

AGES: 16+ FEE: $70 per Session WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room

REGISTRATION: Now – September 1st Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world.

SPANISH 4 KIDS

WHEN: September 2nd – October 21st Every Wednesday Night TIME: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

AGES: 6-15 FEE: $70 per Session WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: Now – September 1st Spanish for beginners. Children will learn basic Spanish speaking skills.

CONTINUATION SPANISH 4 ADULTS

WHEN: September 3rd – October 22nd (8 Classes) TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

AGES: 16+ FEE: $70 per Session WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: May 1st – September 2nd for Session 2 For anyone who has completed Spanish 4 Adults at the Station or is interested in refreshing their Spanish. This class is not for beginners but is for those who are past the beginner step but are not quite at the intermediate level. This class will continue to teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world. This class will also use more conversation and further enhance your Spanish vocabulary.

ADULT MORNING PAINTING & DRAWING

WHEN: August 11 - September 15 Tuesday Mornings (6 Classes)

No Class on September 7th-Labor Day TIME: 10:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 15+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st-August 10th For August Classes FEE: $70 per session Use several drawing media and various techniques in this class.

All supplies included. Class taught by a certified art instructor.

ADULT PAINTING WHEN: September 14 th – September 28th TIME: 6:45 P.M. – 8:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 15+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Through September 13th FEE: $70 per session DESCRIPTION: Use several different media types and watercolors. All supplies included.

Class taught by a certified art instructor.

AUGUST 2020 • THE STATION SCHEDULE CARTOON ART 4 ADULTS

WHEN: August 3rd - August 24th Monday Nights (4 Classes) TIME: 6:45 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 15+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - August 2nd FEE: $50 per session Ever thought it would be fun to draw your favorite cartoon characters? Now you have the chance to make the coolest batman or your favorite comic book character.

YOUTH BEADS & STRINGS

WHEN: September 1st - 22nd Tuesday Nights (4 Classes) TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 4 - 8 yrs. old REGISTRATION PERIOD: September 1st - September 22nd FEE: $30 per session In this class you will create, make, mold and build different art using beads and string.

YOUTH ARTS AND CRAFTS WHEN: August 3rd – August 24th Monday (4 Classes) TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

AGES: 4-8 FEE: $30 per Session WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: May 1st – August 2nd for August Classes A class where kids get to use their imagination in a variety of different ways, making a variety of projects they get to take home.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT WHEN: First Friday of each month TIME: 6:00 P.M -10:00 P.M.

WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room

(7-12 years old)

& Child Watch Room (3-6 year olds) AGES: 3 Years-12 Years Old FEE: $15 per child REGISTRATION: Parents can register online or in-person up until the day of the event. (Online registration ends at 5:00PM, in-person registration ends at 6:00PM) *Children must be potty-trained to attend. Parents should indicate any food allergies or special needs at registration so staff can best accommodate your child. Drop-off begins at 6:00PM, and children must be picked up by 10:00PM. Parents will incur a $30 charge for any late pick-ups.* INSTRUCTOR: The Station Child Watch Staff 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.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT WHEN: November 19th and December 17th TIME: 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Station Recreation Center FOR: Anyone- Kids 6 & Under accompanied by an adult REGISTRATION PERIOD: No Registration free to come!

COST: Free!

INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff Open for families of all ages with a variety of different family games from board games like Monopoly to card games like Go Fish. Bring the whole family for a night of fun.

ART CAMPS

August 3rd – August 7th | 9am–Noon TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 6 - 12 REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - August 2nd CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 CLASS COST: $95 (includes T-Shirt) DESCRIPTION: Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercolors, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. This class is a lot of fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make.

FALL MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

SIGN-UPS: Through August 10th COACHES MEETING: August 17th 7:30 p.m.

GAMES: Monday nights starting August 24th League runs 7 weeks + single elimination tournament TIME: 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

COST: $450 per team AGE: 18+ WHERE: The Station Recreation Center FALL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS: Through August 10th COACHES MEETING: August 17th 6:30 p.m.

GAMES: Tuesday nights starting August 25th League runs 7 weeks + single elimination tournament TIME: 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

COST: $275 per team AGE: 16+ WHERE: The Station Recreation Center

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STORY BY CARRIE SPOONMOORE

Preparing for Fall Planting

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t seems when people think about gardening and growing food, they typically associate it with the spring and summer months. However, fall is a fantastic time to grow food here in Oklahoma! We feel it’s actually a better time to grow food than spring for several reasons: fewer bugs, cooler temperatures, and less chaotic weather. Although August is still one of our hottest months, it’s when we start to plant a lot of our seeds for the fall and transplant any broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower that we started indoors last month. Learn more about how and when to grow 100+ fruits, vegetables, and herbs in our free app on iOS and Android. Search for gardening in the App Store or go to seedtospoon.net, and you will find our free From Seed to Spoon gardening guides app! In the app, you can filter down by what “can be planted” in your area now, which can help you find out what plants you should be growing!

If you missed out on starting cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts indoors, no worries!! You can still plant them outside directly by seed.

Instead of planting 1 seed and hoping it will develop, we sprinkle seeds generously and thin them down as they grow until there is only 1 left. These thinnings are essentially microgreens and are a great way to get a lot of nutrients into your diet without much effort. Check out our YouTube channel to see videos on how we grow these plants in our Oklahoma garden!

We will be sowing seeds for carrots, beets, turnips, and radishes this month.

It’s essential to keep these seeds moist until they sprout. This can be a difficult challenge in the heat of August. To help our seeds out in this weather, we will cover the area with burlap and water them every day. Once they sprout, we take the burlap away, and the plants are off and running. The great thing about many plants is they tend to taste better as the temperatures cool down. For example, carrots harvested in November and December will taste radically sweeter than those harvested in May. Salad greens also take on the same effect. You won’t believe how great kale can taste fresh out of the garden in the winter!

It’s also time to plant a lot of our greens for the fall. We will sprinkle kale, lettuce, arugula, spinach, and Chinese cabbage around the garden. We take the same approach with these plants and sprinkle generously and thinning down as the plants start to grow. Many of these greens will survive all winter here in Oklahoma and start flourishing again in the spring!

One of our favorite parts about August is that we have so much food coming in from the garden! With all the squash we are harvesting this month, we find many ways to uniquely cook and bake with them, so we don’t get tired of the same foods every day. We have a blog post listing our 6 favorite ways to use zucchini in the kitchen. It includes recipes for zucchini-oat chocolate chip cookies, Parmesan-crusted zucchini fries, zucchini bread, zucchini hash browns, zucchini pizza bites, and zucchini grilled cheese. You will love the variety, and if you have any picky eaters in the household, they will undoubtedly be appeased! Check out 22 | MOORE MONTHLY | AUGUST 2020

Check out several great recipes for zucchini online at seedtospoon.net or in the free Seed to Spoon app. the recipes in “our blog” within our free app, the “more” section under a specific plant, or our website at seedtospoon.net.

With everything coming in from the garden, August is an excellent month for preserving a lot of food for the winter. Our summer plantings of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, okra, beans, and much more will all be producing a lot.

Our favorite and one of the easiest ways to preserve most of these is by freezing. Check out our blog under the “more” section in our free app or website on details on how to protect your extra harvest from the summer to enjoy all winter long!

Good luck out in your garden this August!

Hope you enjoy your garden as much as we do!

Follow us on our From Seed to Spoon social media pages for daily updates from our homestead!

Be sure to visit www.seedtospoon.net for gardening blogs, videos, tips, and information on the SeedtoSpoon app for iOS, Android, and web browsers.

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esidents in the Moore and South Oklahoma City area now have another excellent choice when it comes to aging gracefully and enhancing natural, unique beauty.

Belle Âme Medical Spa is a full-service provider of medical-grade, professional treatments for skin rejuvenation, laser-based, and other high-tech aesthetic treatments for skin rejuvenation and body contouring. Keeley Walker, CNP, leads the Belle Âme Medical Spa team. Walker is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree from the University of South Alabama’s Nurse Practitioner program.

“We just opened in February, and we couldn’t be more excited to be here,” said Walker. “We have a fantastic staff who are all standing by to help people determine what treatments will be most effective for them and to take them through the process from the moment they walk in our door for the first that they can be pleased about.”

the SkinPen, which helps with acne scarring and increasing collagen.”

Walker says that one of her favorite treatments to take patients through is CoolSculpting. She says the non-invasive technique tackles stubborn issues with fat in a powerful way.

“CoolSculpting is permanent fat reduction,” said Walker.

“Let’s say you have stubborn pockets of fat in your inner thighs, and no matter how much time you spend at the gym, you just can’t get rid of that. CoolSculpting uses vacuum applicators that lower the temperature down to 12 degrees Fahrenheit to get rid of 20-to-25-percent of those fat cells permanently. So Keeley Walker, CNP it doesn’t just shrink the fat time to a result cells, it eliminates them.”

Walker says that one of the things that set Belle Âme Medical Spa apart from other spas in the presence of a fully-licensed nurse practitioner on site.

“There are some med spas where you can go in, and it’s an RN or non-licensed professional in charge,” said Walker. “I’m here every single day, and I can do all of the treatments to do require a licensed professional. I do the initial assessments on everyone, and that means your initial consult is with the same person who will be doing your treatment.”

Among the full line of treatments offered at Belle Âme Medical Spa are HydraFacials, photofacials, skin resurfacing, SkinPen, dermaplane, chemical peels, botox, fillers, lash lifts, and ZO Skin Care. Walker says that for the large number of clients who come in for botox treatments, Belle Âme Medical Spa offers a variety of the neurotoxins to choose from.

“Jeuveau is the newest type of botox on the market,” said Walker. “But we offer three of the neurotoxins to our clients. My recommendation is to switch round to those different neurotoxins so that you avoid unnecessary proteins and antibodies and get a consistently great result. Of course, we’re in complete compliance with all American Medical Spa regulations in all our treatments.”

When it comes to the facial treatments, Walker is not just an employee of Belle Âme Medical Spa. She’s also a client.

“Lindsey McElvaney is our fantastic aesthetician here,” said Walker. “She loves doing our facials. I just recently had the HydraFacial, and it’s wonderful the way it really hydrates and tightens the skin. We do a lot of those as well as 24 | MOORE MONTHLY | AUGUST 2020

CoolSculpting might sound a bit daunting as a treatment, but Walker says it’s actually relaxing.

“It takes about 35-to-45 minutes,” said Walker. “You can relax and be on the internet doing work during the treatment. I’ve had patients doing Zoom calls while they’re CoolSculpting.”

If you’re interested in learning more about Belle Âme Medical Spa or want to schedule an initial consultation, Walker says you have options to help you get started.

“Of course, you can call us,” said Walker. “You can also visit our website at belleamemedspa.com and click on the ‘Info & Consultation’ link at the bottom of the page. You’ll also find some great information about all our treatments and current special offers.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • AUGUST 2020 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.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is temporarily closed to the public in compliance with the University of Oklahoma’s regulations regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. This is subject to change, so please check the museum’s website for updates: OU.edu/fjjma.

OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THEATER All summer events at OCCC’S VPAC have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please check the website for updates: tickets.occc.edu.

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).

CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS THE FARMERS MARKET AT CENTRAL PARK, Thursday nights from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m and Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

Vendors selling garden-related products (fruits, vegetables, salsa, plants, wine, baked goods, goat soap, and much more).

Come to the Multi-Purpose Pavilion at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway, and support local vendors. We accept SNAP and Senior Cards. For vendor information or more details please call 405-793-4332.

Please note: the Coronavirus situation may impact this event. Please visit cityofmoore.com for up-to-date information.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, August 4 , from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Moore Warren Parking lot, 1000 S. Telephone Road. The City of Moore and Moore Police Department cordially invites you to be a part of the 37th Annual National Night Out crime prevention event, to be held on Tuesday, August 4th, from 7 to 9:00 p.m.

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tivities scheduled for the evening include Ambulance, Fire, and Police demonstrations. There will also be local vendors and community partners present. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Please note: the Coronavirus situation may impact this event. Please visit cityofmoore.com for up-to-date information.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS Friday, August 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion, 700 S. Broadway. Food trucks in the park serving a variety of selections along with music.

Take a break for lunch and join us. Check the City of Moore and Central Park Facebook pages for a list of each week’s food trucks. Please note: the Coronavirus situation may impact this event. Please visit cityofmoore.com for up-to-date information.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore PARKS BOARD MEETING Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

MOORE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore MOORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore MOORE WAR RUN Saturday, August 28 Runners at start by 7:00 a.m. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. We are continuing with plans for both in-person and virtual race op-

tions.This year’s Moore War Run honors the memory of 4 runners: Joe Warfield, Rachel Freeman, Yuridia Martinez and Kolby Crum. We plan to do so with safety and health measures in mind. The race will begin with a wave start to spread everyone out a little more at the start of the race.

There will not be an awards ceremony or age group awards this year. Everyone will receive a finisher’s medal, but the medals will remain in packaging to allow for limited contact. Presenting sponsor Norman Regional Health System will be stationed at the finish line to assist with health needs.

Rather than gathering at the finish line, we encourage you to cheer your favorite participants all along our 3.1 mile course. We are still exploring what the water stops will look like this year. In addition to our traditional in-person race, we also have the option for participants to run it virtually. This option will still include a finisher’s shirt and a finisher’s medal. We will offer more guidance between now and race day. To register visit: moorewarrun.com.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION MHS CLASS OF ’68 Save the Date: Saturday, Sept 19, 11:0011:00 at the Old School Event Center, 201 N Broadway. Classmate Jody Barry will provide music. Activities include Silent auction, food, games, military recognition, sharing and making memories, and memorial to 69 classmates. Please return your registration forms and $10 per person to David Purcer at the address on the form. Classmates may invite alumni and teachers from 1967-1971. Call Kathie Jury Linders, 405-414-2850, or Sheila Kennedy Stewart for more info. Due to coronavirus concerns, the number of guests may be limited. Let’s celebrate Life at 70th Birthday Bash!

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.

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.

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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) 793-4448.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Please check the Chamber’s Facebook page for updates on events and office hours.

SOUTH OKC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Please check the Chamber’s Facebook page for updates on events and office hours.

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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CLASSES BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER | ENROLL TODAY MACU.EDU/MOORE | 405.691.3800 Mid-America Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: DARWINA MARSHALL, Director of Human Resources, 3500 SW 119th, OKC, OK 73710 , 405-692-3196.

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Thank You Norman Regional received an amazing outpouring of support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your generous donations, your shows of solidarity and your kind words have sustained our team of healers through these difficult times.

Words cannot express how much we appreciate our community.

You gave us strength and we passed on that strength on to our patients, their families and each other.

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BY RICHIE SPLITT, PRESIDENT & CEO NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

COVID-19 Caring Like a Champion Game Balls Awarded to Community Partners

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Clockwise from top left - Richie Splitt presents COVID-19 Caring Like a Champion game balls to representitives of Frontline Church, Lowes, Flintco and Moore Public Schools.

had the honor of delivering COVID-19 Caring Like a Champion game balls to organizations that helped our team at Norman Regional Health System through the “must win” COVID pandemic. We wanted to thank each of them for their support and recognize them as part of our team of more than 3,500 healers.

COVID-19 Caring Like a Champion game balls were presented to the following MVPs in Moore. Check out our website NormanRegional.com for a full list.

Frontline Church Frontline Church, located in south Oklahoma City, members donated meals twice a week for six weeks. This included some outstanding barbecue that feed multiple units and departments.

Frontline Church also took their support a step further and provided a link on their website to our Norman Regional COVID relief fund.

Lowes The team at Lowe’s in Moore was incredibly helpful and responsive. They offered items we didn’t even think to ask for – but proved to be incredibly useful.

Their donation included: • Parts to make halos so we could safely transport COVID patients and protect our healers • Tables and chairs and pop-up tents for our temporary tents which stood in place outside of our emergency entrances • 5 cases of germicide bleach • A refrigerator • Hundreds of bottles of Gatorade • Two paint sprayers which were used to clean our EMSSTAT ambulances and other neighboring systems ambulances.

Our medics had the creative idea to fill the paint sprayer with a virus-killing liquid and used the paint sprayers to apply that safely after each patient – including patients suspected of having COVID. Moore Public School Moore was one of the first school districts to respond with help and much needed supplies. One of our first donors was principal Amy Simpson from Southlake who delivered disinfecting products from that school. Dr. Robert Romines, Michelle McNear and the remaining MPS team loaded up and delivered two van loads of these donations to Norman Regional. These donations included: • 6,500 ounces of hand sanitizer • 900 canisters of Clorox bleach wipes • 10 cans of Lysol spray • 5,000 nitrile gloves Flintco Flintco has been a respected business partner and ally for Norman Regional for several years. And in times of crisis, Flincto rallied to show their support for our team. Flintco donated $10,000 to the Norman Regional COVID-19 relief fund. This donation was used to both purchase needed PPE and also feed our healers as they worked to take care of patients.

Other partners included: Hitachi, Norman Chamber of Commerce, Norman Public Schools, radio station KYIS 98.9 and Timbercreek Church.

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MOORE HEALTHY By Aisa Trice, MS, RD/LD

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ASK A DIETICIAN: Smart Snacking

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hat is an easy snack that can be eaten on the go but still healthy?

Healthy smart snacking sounds easy right? However some of the convenient healthy snacks are packed with hidden sugar and sodium. There are many different snacks that can be prepared ahead of time that can have limited amount of sodium or sugar. One easy snack that comes to mind is trail mix. It’s a snack that not only appeals to those who enjoy savory snacking but those who enjoy something sweeter. It’s easy to make a large batch and separate into appropriate snack size potions. It is also a snack that can be eaten on the go.

Trail mix is primarily made of a variety of different nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Sometimes chocolate can be added for an added sweetness. Each ingredient has it rage of health benefits from plant based protein to a good source of healthy fats or even fiber.

When deciding to make your own trail mix, look for a variety of different nuts that do not have any added salt. Try to purchase nuts that can be bought in the bulk section of the grocery store that are labeled “raw.” Nuts such as peanuts, almonds, pecans, and cashews are a great source of protein. They are all vegan friendly as well. Nuts are also a great source of omega 3’s. Omega 3’s are what we consider a “healthy fat” and can aid in eye health, heart health, as well as 30 | MOORE MONTHLY | AUGUST 2020

brain development in pregnancy and early life. Almonds specifically are a great source of fiber. Fiber helps aid in bowel health and can help with regulating blood sugars.

Seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower are also commonly found in trail mix. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds are good sources of B vitamins, which help lower cholesterol and aid in immune health.

When it comes to choosing something to add sweetness, try adding dried fruit or dark chocolate. Dried cranberry, cherries or even raisins are great options. Look for dried fruit that has “no added sugar” or “50% less sugar”. Making your own dried fruit is also a way to reduce the amount of added sugar. Cranberries, raisins and dark chocolate are a good source of antioxidants which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Dark chocolate also provides other nutrients like magnesium, iron, and fiber.

As you can see most of the ingredients in trail mix provide a great source of antioxidants and help with reducing risk for heart related diseases. Above is a simple recipe I like to use. You can always swap out any ingredient or add additional ingredients if desired. Fun fact: August 31st is National Trail Mix Day and what’s a better way to celebrate than making your own!

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Royal Bavaria

royal-bavaria.com 2401 S. Sooner Road 405-799-7666

HOURS: Monday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

BIERGARTEN: Open from May through October Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights – Live Music (jazz, blues, 70’s and 80’s, and more)

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Royal Bavaria Still Serving Up Authentic German Food & Beer

ndy Gmeiner, the owner of Royal Bavaria, grew up in a restaurant-oriented family in Germany, enjoying classic German dishes cooked by his parents and his grandparents. Gmeiner says he realized early on that he loved the family business.

“A lot of people are surprised to find out that we serve great steaks,” said Gmeiner. “We also have chicken breasts and orange roughy for folks who aren’t’ very adventurous.

Another very popular part of the Royal Bavaria experience is the availability of authentic German beer. The restaurant brews its own beer onsite using equipment imported from Germany and installed by German brewmasters. Gmeiner says all of Royal Bavaria’s beers are brewed to the highest standards possible.

“I started with cooking when I was around 13 years old,” said Gmeiner. “I started working at my family’s restaurant on the weekends and decided I wanted to be a chef.”

Gmeiner’s training includes two stints at chef school in Munich, where he picked up degrees as a chef in 1986 and then a second degree as a pastry chef in 1988. He then served his mandatory military service in the army, where he worked as Head Chef, preparing meals for around 800 soldiers daily. After his military service ended, he went back to school and picked up his master’s degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management.

Andy Gmeiner, owner of Royal Bavaria

Then, in 1994, he got a call from his friend Jörg Kühner.

“Jörg told me he was opening a German restaurant in Oklahoma and wanted me to come help him get started,” said Gmeiner. “So, I came over thinking I was going to be here for about 6 months, and here I am, still here today.”

When Kühner decided to sell Royal Bavaria in 2008, it was an easy decision to step into a new role as the owner for Gmeiner. With the closure of Choctaw’s Old Germany restaurant in 2019, Royal Bavaria is the only authentic German restaurant left in the greater OKC area.

“I am all about old school German recipes,” said Gmeiner. “We stick to the great recipes I learned from my parents and my grandparents back in Germany. I’m not into a lot of foo-foo kind of recipes or trends. Take our Jägerschnitzel, for example.

It’s the German answer to the chicken-fried steak. It’s our most popular dish, and it’s classic comfort food. It just makes you feel good. Very old, traditional dishes, and our customers appreciate that.”

Gmeiner says those recipes work so well that Royal Bavaria has a regular flow of repeat customers who have helped the business navigate the difficult COVID-19 period.

“They don’t even have to look at the menu,” said Gmeiner. “They’re like family or friends to us. They’ve been awesome; even during the lockdown, they were coming by to pick up curbside orders.”

Royal Bavaria also offers a selection of steaks that have surprised patrons who ventured off the popular path of classic German meals.

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“All of our beers fall under what’s known as the ‘German Beer Purity Law,’” said Gmeiner. “That means we brew only with pure ingredients: whole grain malt, German yeast, Hallertauer hops, and pure water with no artificial carbonation.”

Beer-lovers will find five regular beers on tap at Royal Bavaria along with a selection of excellent seasonal beers. And from May to October, they can enjoy those beers and great German food in an authentic Biergarten.

“When I bought the restaurant back in 2008, one of my missions was to completely recreate the Biergarten,” said Gmeiner. “We relandscaped it and made it a great place. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, we have live music. It’s very popular.”

Gmeiner says he hopes people understand that the classic German Biergarten is more of a family gathering place.

“It’s like your backyard, only with live music and full service,” said Gmeiner. “People come out and sit for two, three, or four hours and just enjoy being outside with the music. We’ve built a children’s play area, so the parents don’t have to worry about getting a babysitter.”

The COVID-19 situation has been challenging for Gmeiner and his crew, but he says they’re surviving thanks to faithful patrons. He invites everyone to come out and enjoy the only authentic taste of Germany in the metro OKC area.

“We’re grateful to be here and to offer our friends great food, great beer, and great music,” said Gmeiner.

BOOK REVIEWS

Tell Me What You See? Author: Shannon Hale Publisher: My World Books, 2013 Reviewer: Heather Brady, Moore Public Library

“Tell Me What You See” is a great read by Shannon Hale! If you’re looking for a picture book with lots of illustrations with fewer words, this would be the perfect book. It’s a colorful and imminently readable book that sets a flawless mood for bedtime.

For those familiar with “Brown bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”, this book will grab your child’s attention as it is told in the same style and uses the four seasons as its premise. “Tell Me What You See” is colorful and engaging and it builds on the page before it. This helps the reader get excited to see what comes next! The story can initiate conversations with your child about animals and seasons.

Another great feature of this book is its use of rhyming, great for early literacy fundamentals.

Growing Like a Read or GLAR for short is a pre-literacy program of the Pioneer Library System. The program is used for promoting brain development for literacy skills with children from ages 0-4. Please visit one of your hometown libraries or visit our web site at www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org to find out more information.

“Tell Me What You See” and other Shannon Hale books can be found digitally on our Libby app. Please take a look at all the digital options we have by visiting our website as seen above. Happy digital reading!

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LIBRARY SCHEDULES

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM VIRTUAL PROGRAM CALENDAR FOR AUGUST August brings the final stretch of the Pioneer Library System’s annual Summer Learning Challenge, running through August 15. Take part by engaging in one of many activities offered virtually by the library that are streamed on these dates and times.

Find out more at facebook.com/pioneerlibrarysystem. Some of the programs do require advance signup. You can check that information out on the PLS Facebook page or at www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org for more information.

Minecraft Online, 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Using a private server donated by Nitrado, Minecraft fans can join in games hosted by the library three times a week. Register with an email address or sign up by emailing htritz@pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

Lego Club, 4 p.m. Thursdays Children ages 8 to 12 will learn from the Lego Lady in a weekly Zoom presentation. Projects will include a magic carpet zip line for Aladdin, a Zoom puppet theater for Pinocchio and more.

Story Time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays Join children’s librarians from around the Pioneer Library System as they present special story times and activities via video. The library will host morning activities twice a week and a bedtime story time on Tuesday evenings.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Online, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 8 and 22 It’s a virtual version of the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons for teens.

New adventures will take place each week, and players should prepare a character at third level and try to follow D&D Adventurer’s League rules.

Sign up online at www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

Book Recommendations, 1 p.m. Wednesdays Librarians are checking in with ideas for readers’ needs with book suggestions based on topic, genre or just another book that readers liked in this question-and-answer session. Get a personalized recommendation based on reading interests.

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SENIOR LIVING BY TAMMY C. VAUGHN, AGING SERVICES INC.

Inner Peace “In moments of madness, meditation has helped me find moments of serenity” – Paul McCartney

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editation was made for times like these.

Practicing meditation for a few minutes every day can help relieve chronic health issues, aid relaxation, and boost mental clarity.

Meditation can be tailored according to your needs, being a pleasant, calming refresher when your energies are flagging, or a profound personal journey deep into the inner recesses of your heart and mind.

It can help you to tap into what you really want and get a clearer picture of yourself, your goals, and your place in the world. And it can be started at any age. It is a tool for humans regardless of age, background, or experience – there is no difference in how you learn. What is critical across the board is simplicity.

One significant change meditators report is a feeling of inner calm: “many find they are more at peace with themselves and everything; they’re more comfortable in their own skin.” And, of course, people are drawn to practice meditation in the first place for a range of different reasons: “some want to connect to their own humanity. Others have felt lonely since giving up retiring, some of us are out of sorts because of COVID-19. Life is suddenly different.

Meditation can help us reconnect to the person we were before they had a label of mother or father or this or that job title.”

There is no such thing as perfect meditation.

Sometimes your focus will wander, or you’ll forget to follow your breath.

That’s okay. It’s part of the experience. What’s more important is to meditate consistently. It’s one of those things where the journey is more important than the destination.” You might want to take some time to consider which type of meditation will work best for you: Guided meditation is where you are led through the experience by attending

a class or CD or any verbal instruction such as on YouTube.

Loving-kindness meditation uses words, images, and feelings to invoke qualities of love and friendliness toward yourself and others.

Mindfulness meditation encompasses everyday practices, including eating, walking, looking at the world, sitting in stillness.

Mantra meditation is a feature of transcendental and Vedic meditation and other practices. A mantra is repeated often silently over and over.

Breathing meditation can bring your focus back into the present moment and help you make more conscious decisions. It plays on the mind-body connection – as the mind calms, so does the body and vice-versa.

Try this Simple Exercise: 1. Sit comfortably – this can be in a chair or sitting up in bed. You can lie down, but if you’re tired, you may fall asleep. Close your eyes. Make no effort to control the breath, simply breathe naturally. Focus your attention on the breath, observing how it enters the nostrils with cool air and exits the nostrils with warmed air.

2. If you choose to work with a mantra, allow it to enter your mind, and let it repeat gently without forcing it.

3. If your mind wanders, gently return your focus back to your breath or to the mantra.

Begin with meditating for between five and 10 minutes, practicing for more extended periods when you feel more comfortable with it.

Remember - Stop trying to calm the storm. Calm yourself. The storm will pass. Meditation is a great tool to use to calm yourself.

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BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES • AUGUST 2020

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bound or work is available at the Brand Senior 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 provides a daily meal served inside Brand Senior Center, 501 E Main Monday through Friday. Call & make reservation by 1:00pm.

Reservations for meals: 793-9069.

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Voice of the Moore Lions Celebrates 30-Year Mark

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wo significant historical events took place in 1991.

group of guys, and they’re the real heroes of this thing,” said Northcutt. “We’ve been together as a team for such a long time that these guys are like family to me.”

The USSR came to an end.

And J.D. Northcutt began his journey as “The Voice of the Moore Lions.”

That team includes Justin Rolland, Larry Harris, Del Reeves, Jim Lawson, Patrick Robert, Ryan Beam, and Larry Brake.

Northcutt says without such a great group of people working with him, the weekly Lions broadcast would never happen.

“I had gone to a John Brooks (former voice of the Oklahoma Sooners) sportscasting seminar that summer,” said Northcutt.

“And I guess he liked some of the things I did because he told me, ‘I think this is something you should pursue.’”

“The support that these guys give is unmatched,” said Northcutt. “You don’t get on the air without these guys or the sponsors that pay for the show. It really means a lot to me that everyone is so committed to doing this with such a high degree of excellence.”

A short time later, Northcutt found himself behind the mic, calling football games for Moore High School.

“Chris Needham gave me the opportunity to be a part of the football broadcast in 1991,” said Northcutt, “It’s been my great honor and privilege to serve in this role with all the great people who help make these broadcasts possible.”

Northcutt wants to make sure that everyone understands that while he may be the one who is recognized as the radio voice of the Lions, it’s a team effort every single game.

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Northcutt also says his family is the real foundation, not just for his radio gig, but for all of life.

“My wife, Danna, and my kids, Shelby and Brooks, are so supportive,” said Northcutt. “In the fall, not only are you gone on Thursday or Friday nights, but you

also have to take time to go to practices.”

When it comes to his family, Northcutt says he’s not just grateful for their support, he’s also filled with pride over the things they’ve accomplished.

“My daughter is a speech pathologist and is marrying a wonderful man this fall,” said Northcutt, “My wife used to drop Brooks off with some snacks to hang out in the press box with us. Now he’s graduated from Oklahoma State and is starting graduate school in the fall.”

Northcutt relishes the closeup view he has had over three decades of Moore Lions football, watching a memorable line of coaches lead the team onto the field. Those coaches include David Snookhouse, Mark Little, Tommy Noles, and Scott Myers, who passed away after a battle with cancer in 2012. The radio broadcaster says the changes he has seen in the game are remarkable, not just when it comes to offensive and defensive strategies.

“The biggest change I’ve seen is in safety for the players,” said Northcutt. “It’s not that coaches didn’t care about the safety of players back in the day, it’s just that we have so much more knowledge about what safety means these days. There’s been so much innovation and research about player safety. We’re playing close attention to how much contact they have, what the temperature gauge says, and making sure kids are hydrated and safe.”

In July, friends and family members gathered at Hollywood Corners for a surprise celebration to honor Northcutt’s 30-years behind the mic. A significant part of the gathering was organized via social media. In this day and age, you might think it would be impossible to surprise anyone once word gets out of Facebook. But Northcutt says he was caught entirely off-guard by the party when he walked onto the Hollywood Corners property.

“People were wondering how I could possibly be surprised since it was apparently all over Facebook,” said Northcutt. “I don’t have anything against social media. It’s just not something I ever got around to using, so I honestly had no idea. It caught me completely by surprise.”

unable to attend but who have reached out to congratulate and wish him luck by phone, text, or emails.

“These are the kinds of things that keep you going,” said Northcutt. “When you realize that people appreciate and like what you’re doing, I can’t tell you how encouraging that is for an old Lion like me.”

You can catch J.D. and his crew in action during the fall during every Moore Lions football game by tuning into KOKC 1520AM or by going to the KOKC website and listening online.

Northcutt says he was overwhelmed that people would come out in the heat of summer, and during a pandemic, to celebrate with him. He’s also touched by those who were

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AUGUST SPORTS CALENDAR

MOORE Football August 20 August 28 mage) Softball August 4 August 10 August 11 August 14-15 August 17 August 20 August 21-22 August 25 August 27 August 28 Volleyball August 11 August 18 August 20 August 21-22 August 25 August 27

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@Choctaw @Deer Creek @Mustang @Broken Arrow Tournament @Putnam City Edmond North Big Cat Classic @Edmond Memorial Deer Creek Lawton @Enid @Westmoore Norman North @Jaguar Classic Stillwater @Mustang

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WESTMOORE Football August 15 August 20 August 29

Jag Jam@Westmoore @Owasso (scrimmage) @McKinney, TX (scrimmage) Putnam City West @Broken Arrow Tournament Southmoore @Putnam City North Big Cat Classic @Midwest City @Yukon @Norman Edmond Santa Fe @Southmoore @Newcastle Moore Jaguar Invitational @Yukon @Norman North

Softball August 11 August 14-15 August 17 August 18 August 21-22 August 24 August 25 August 27 August 31

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Volleyball August 1 August 11 August 17 August 18 August 25 August 28-29

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