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Wedding season is upon us and couples across the area will be taking the plunge in ways that are increasingly unique. Take a look inside the journey to matrimony one local bride is on along with some resources to stamp your own personality on your wedding.

The City of Moore’s grand new recreation center opens in April and we’re taking you inside to show you why so many people believe this is truly a game-changer for local residents.

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From the Editor Ahhhhhhhhh, spring!!!

April is going to be a big, big month for residents of Moore. The highlyanticipated opening of The Station is set to take place on April 16. We’ve been inside the new building a number of times and agree that this building is going to be a game-changer for the city. In this issue you’ll find more details about Moore’s new community recreation center, aquatic center, and the timeline for the opening of the Dr. Curtis Berry Central Park.

And we have a national champion in our community! You’ll get an inside look at Mid-America Christian University’s history-making upset victory in the NAIA championship game that helped the men’s basketball team claim their first-ever title.

Welcome to the April edition of your Moore Monthly magazine!

You’ll also get an inside look at a young bride and her husband-to-be’s journey from high school classmates to their do-it-yourself wedding plans. That’s a growing trend among couples tying the knot these days and we’ve included some great resources to help you add your own personal touch to that wedding day.

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s we enter spring, flowers are in full bloom and love is in the air. Warmer temperatures begin to usher in a deliciously romantic time of year, heralded as wedding season. From the traditional, to the garden, to the outrageously themed weddings, there seems to be no wrong way to do the special day. Thanks to millions of newly engaged millenials, the concept of the perfect wedding has drastically been altered over the past few years. From the engagement to the reception, the journey to getting hitched has transformed into an intriguingly personal venture. Young people and the young at heart, are increasingly engaging in DIY projects to achieve the ultimate wedding.

With the help of the internet and a handy little tool, known as Pinterest, one can discover a multitude of ideas to sprinkle some DIY action onto virtually every aspect of your celebration.

Nothing is off limits from centerpieces, programs, bouquets, vases, cakes, and cocktails. There are endless ways to add you and your sweetheart’s one-of-akind charm to infuse unique detail to any ceremony. Looking at the year in review, weddings in 2015 included the onslaught of trends such as hashtags, drones, and a revert to more formality, but that was last year. This year, soon to be brides and families are busily looking forward to the implementation of new color schemes and trends to add that personalized pizazz to what will certainly be considered unforgettable moments.

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One very special couple in Moore let us in on some very tight-lipped DIY surprises that they have in store for their fast approaching May wedding.

Victoria Ireland and Stephon Krohn are two millennial business owners here in the heart of Moore. The happy couple met in 2006 in high school, when she was a freshman and he was a senior, and since then they have grown into quite an unstoppable team.

“When started dating when I was going to be a junior in college, so we started in dating in 2012,” said Victoria.

From friendship, to business partners, to betrothed, these two are virtually inseparable and it goes without saying that their businesses stand side by side, right next to each other on Main Street.

“We think it’s fun,” Victoria said, “We like it because we are family owned, and our schedules can be pretty flexible. We kinda like being our own bosses.”

Victoria admits that being the boss also comes with familiar family dynamics that sometimes blur the lines of authority.

“Well, ya know, my dad is ultimately the boss, but we kind of get to say what goes,” Victoria said.

“It gets hectic sometimes,” said Stephon. “But there’s never a dull moment, for sure.”

Never the same moment, either, the couple adds. With Victoria’s mother, Joedee leading the charge with the wedding planning, neither Stephon or Victoria felt the need to hire a wedding planner.

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“Basically we’ve done all of the making of consultation appointments…everything,” said Victoria. “We designed our own invitations, our save the dates, we’ve picked all of our linens, and everything else out.”

Looks like we found ourselves the perfect DIY couple.

Stephon is a Missouri native and seems pretty reserved up until this point. As he gently points out, “The wedding’s the big thing, the groom’s just there.” He, like any mature man understands the finite principles of how to survive the planning stages of the big day.

1. Remember it’s all about her the bride.

2. Say yes.

3. Do as she says.

However, the place where the future groom can really grab the limelight is the proposal, and Stephon came out like a knight in shining armor. For this groom the proposal was something that he had planned on doing for a while but the extra thought came into the how to exactly pull off a fantastic proposal.

“We had an opportunity to take a trip to Hawaii, so that’s where I decided to do it,” said Stephon.

“I went and bought the ring. We hiked up to a waterfall and I asked her at the bottom of the waterfall.”

However, there’s a lot more to this fairytale romance than meets the eye. Victoria had previously strongly suggested her need to be completely surprised when it came to him popping the question. She also mentioned her desire for a princess cut diamond and not a halo. Stephon being the smart man that he is, referred back to

principle number 3, and made sure he wrapped her up quick.

“I thought we’d be getting engaged two years after I graduated, so getting engaged now, and getting married a year after that,” said Victoria. “But, he threw me by surprise. Hewoke up from a motorcycle accident almost two years ago. He woke up and told his mom, he was still on anesthetics, I’m going to go and buy a ring and propose to Victoria!”

Stephon had already been ring shopping and after hearing that small still voice, he drove directly from the hospital to the jeweler, and his bride-to-be is the first to exclaim that he succeeded in pulling off the surprise and picking out the perfect ring.

That day under the waterfall is one that Victoria remembers vividly.

“I was just shocked,” she said. “I didn’t let him say anything. I just took the ring and put it on my finger,” With the ring safely stashed away in a first aid kit, Stephon played it cool as a cucumber, but there was one unexpected challenge, the hike itself. The self-admitted fitness novices got a little more than they bargained for with a forty-five minute hike in the wild terrain.

“We are not hikers,” Victoria exclaims. “Hiking gave us a run for our money, for sure, but it was really fun. Then we had pizza and beer that night.”

primarily the dessert bar. For decades, Stephon’s family has owned a pecan cleaning plant.

Victoria will honor Stephon’s family and her future in-laws with some sweet treats.

“It was something that was very special to us,” said Victoria.

“Since pecans are just a big part of his family and his family’s life, we wanted to incorporate pecans somehow into our wedding. So instead of having a candy bar or some people have a cookie bar or dessert bar, we’re going to do a pecan bar.”

Additionally, the contents of the guest gift bags will be pecanrelated, including pecan logs and pralines. They will also be using pecan limbs as part of their wedding decor, by placing them in cement pots then spray painting them gold and decorating them with crystals and jewels. It’s an unspoken agreement that this undertaking will be a joint effort, with both family’s participating, providing for some great bonding time.

Victoria will also be carrying on some more personalized traditions by wearing her mother’s veil and donning a ring that once belonged to Stephon’s grandmother, as her something blue. As far as her dress is concerned - our lips are sealed.

We wish Victoria and Stephon joy, blessings and the happiest of days, especially on their big day May 21, 2016.

For more DIY inspiration check out these very easy ways to make your wedding pop with personality.

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pinterest.com - The motherlode of all do-ityourself sites. Pinterest is loaded with more ideas for DIY weddings than there are stars in the sky. You could actually get lost in the DIY wedding section of Pinterest and search crews would have a difficult time finding you…but it’s worth the risk. pinterest.com/affordablebridl/creative-diy-andmore-wedding-ideas/ TheKnot.com - this website is a rich collection of ideas for everything from invitations and thank you cards to decorations, programs and cakes. It’s a one-stop shopping site for the bridge and groom who are looking to stamp their nuptials with a unique personal touch. theknot.com/diy-wedding-ideas

Do-It-Yourself-Weddings.com - a big collection of ideas, tips, and step-by-step instructions that will help the DIY-minded couple navigate every aspect of planning and executing the perfect wedding. do-it-yourself-weddings.com/

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KANSAS CITY – In what will forever be known in Mid-America Christian University lore as the “drive for a championship”, Malcolm Mann took the ball with four seconds left, drove the court and put in a game-winning layup that spun around and found the net to give the MACU Evangels a thrilling 100-99 overtime victory and their first ever Buffalo-Funds NAIA National Championship tonight (Mar. 22) in the historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. After a review of the monitor to make sure Mann got the shot off before the clock expired, it was officially ruled good that sent the Evangels into championship euphoria.

Tony Kimbro answered for the Tigers with one free throw and then a score inside to put Georgetown back in front 82-80 with 46 seconds left.

The Evangels came back down and got a layup from Chris Runnels that tied the score with 21 seconds remaining and eventually sent the game into the overtime period. Down by double-digits much of the first half and 11 at the half, the Evangels made their charge back behind back-to-back threes by Reed and a trey from Bryon Miller that cut the deficit to 55-52, the closest MACU had been since early in the first half.

Mann’s championship winning score finished off a career night of 23 points for the junior guard.

After Noah Cottrill briefly halted the run with a three, a score inside from Nick Tate and consecutive driving layups

by Mann brought the Evangels even at 60-60.

“If I didn’t see anyone within two seconds I was taking it myself,” Mann said. “I lost the ball for a little bit and by the grace of God it went in.”

The Tigers scored the next four, but the Evangels continued to hang in and came within one at 68-67 on a layup from Chris Runnels.

MACU head coach Josh Gamblin (just turned 27 years old), the youngest coach to ever win a Men’s National championship at the four-year level, was named the Rawlings-NAIA Head Coach of the Year after guiding the Evangels to their first-ever NAIA National title in his first season at the helm.

Georgetown regained some separation by scoring the next seven points for an eight-point lead with 8:56 remaining.

“We played a tough schedule, we’re tested and we have a lot of transfers,” Gamblin said. “They love each and play for each other and when you do that, good things tend to happen.”

On Mann’s last shot, Gamblin stated, “I don’t think we even got Malcom a screen but four seconds for him is a lifetime, he got what he wanted and it was a tremendous finish.”

The Evangels win over the top-ranked Tigers snapped their 11-game winning streak, the second time this tourney MACU has halted such a streak after beating Biola in the second round.

The extra session had gone back and forth and the Tigers appeared to have the edge when Trent Gilbert hit his first shot of the game, a go-ahead three with four seconds remaining.

Trailing the entire way, the Evangels used a 9-0 run and a jumper by Devonse Reed gave MACU its first lead of the game at 80-79 with 2:07 left.

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The Tigers missed their first six shots from two-point distance to begin the game but were red-hot from the perimeter, hitting their first six shots from beyond the arc. Four of those treys came from Kimbro that helped Georgetown build a double-digit lead of 25-15 through the first 10 minutes of the contest.

Georgetown kept the Evangels at arm’s length the rest of the period as Kimbro nailed his fifth trey of the half to give the Tigers a 50-39 lead at the break.

In addition to the Tigers’ hot-shooting from three-point distance, Deondre McWhorter had a double-double in the opening stanza of 13 points and 10 rebounds to help the Tigers build the opening half cushion.

Reed, named the Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player for the tourney, scored a team-high 25 points.

“It’s about helping my teammates,” Reed said. “I know they have my back and I do my best to have their back.”

Miller scored 16 and Tate had 14 points. Chris Runnels chipped in with 12 points. Cottrill led the Tigers (32-4) with 32 points and Kimbro had a double-double of 25

points and 12 rebounds. McWhorter also had a doubledouble of 21 points and 11 boards.

“We have really good players with very good kids and two great assistant coaches,” Gamblin said.

“The administration has been great and the program was built well,” Gamblin said. “We have two really good assistant coaches and it’s about them. We had a bad taste in our mouth from the conference tournament and we won a bunch of good tough games in KC.”

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Tips for Successful Spring Landscaping and Lawn Care

BY JEFF NEELEY

Landscaping 1. Know the lay of your land!

Before you start anything, you must first know a little about your piece of land. Know the climate zone your area (for Oklahoma, 6am to 8am are safe bets), know what type of soil you have and what type of adjustments you need to make, sun or shade, also keep in mind what kind of pest or animals might be in your area (deer, bugs, etc).

like your own to get a realistic idea.

Once you gather your ideas, pick the focal points you want and build around them. Trees, shrubs, statues, pergolas, etc are great focal points.

Don’t forget to include your house in the planning, the two should mix well and share a similar style. Map out the area of your landscape and make sure you plan properly for growth. Lastly, make sure to keep in mind the maintenance required of the plants you select.

2. Plan your landscape Building your dream landscape can be tedious and taxing work, so don’t waste time and effort by not planning. Have a game plan for what you want to do and where you want to do it. You can get your inspiration from other successful landscapes you see. Route your Sunday drive though neighbors hoods and take pictures and notes of the landscapes you like. Look for similar houses

3. Ask for help If you don’t know much about or have never played the landscaping game, ask someone who does.

Chances are you have a friend or relative with a green thumb, bring them with you to help select plants and give advice on your landscape ideas.

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will give you way more planning tips and ideas than you could ever imagine. If you are looking for help with your design, a landscape designer can capture your thoughts and make them a plan for a small reasonable fee. If you want to save your back, think of hiring a landscaper to install the project for you. Landscaper have access to tools, equipment, extra bodies, and vendors that make it well worth the money.

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A Jag & a Cat Claim Titles

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The end of February saw the staging of the annual 6A State wrestling championship at the Fairgrounds. It was a pretty good weekend for Moore, Westmoore, and Southmoore but it was a great weekend for Jaguar junior Canon Randall and SaberCat sophomore Brey Walker.

Randall is now the two-time champion at 106 pounds. Randall wrapped up the crown with an opening round pin and two decisions afterwards. He won the championship with a 10-3 decision over Choctaw’s Colt Newton.

Walker capped an undefeated season with the heavyweight (285 pounds) gold. Last season, as a freshman, Walker finished fourth at regionals and failed to medal at State. He used that for motivation this postseason, beating Norman North’s Gage Johnson on a 3-2 decision, whom he also beat for the regional title.

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Senior Living When the Time Comes to Stop Driving

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Statistically speaking, older adult drivers are the safest drivers on the road. They have experience; they follow rules like yielding and driving at or under the speed limit. They wear their seats belts and do not text while driving.

However, older drivers who suffer from Alzheimer’s or other dementias, macular degeneration, arthritis, or other physical limitations may find driving difficult. If you have been diagnosed with an illness that impedes your ability to drive or could impede that ability in the future, it is best to consult with your doctor and discuss the risks associated with driving.

Family and friends of older drivers will always report that trying to have a conversation with an older driver about giving up driving is the hardest topic ever to approach, even harder than talking about funeral preferences.

If you’re concerned about your ability to drive, consider the warning signs below. If you can identify with several of these signs in your driving behavior, it is time to think about limiting or stopping driving.

• Frequent traffic tickets or warnings by law enforcement officers in the last two years.

• Difficulty turning your neck to check over your shoulder while backing up or changing lanes.

• Feeling uncomfortable, nervous, unsure or fearful while driving.

• Dents and scrapes on your car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc.

• Being easily distracted or having a hard time concentrating while driving.

• Friends or relatives no longer want to ride with you.

• Trouble paying attention to signals, road signs and pavement markings.

• Slower responses to unexpected situations.

• Other drivers honking at you or instances when other drivers seem angry with you.

• Medical conditions or mediations that may be affecting your ability to handle the car safely.

• Frequent close calls or incidents of almost crashing.

• Trouble judging gaps in traffic at intersections and on highway entrance / exit ramps.

• Confusing the gas and the brake pedal.

• Stopping in traffic for no apparent reason.

• Getting lost in familiar areas.

The challenge is to preserve your sense of independence for as long as possible, while simultaneously protecting your safety and the safety of other drivers. Each person is unique and the process of driving cessation is as well. Some key points to consider when thinking about and deciding whether or not to continue driving are: • There is not an easy answer to this question.

• There is not a single right or wrong way.

• Base your decisions on driving behavior over time, not just the latest trip to the store.

• Ask those who regularly ride with you to get a better more complete understanding of your daily driving habits and abilities.

• Seek support from family members and friends.

• Make a plan for an alternative source of transportation.

encouraging you to stop driving, they have your welfare and the welfare of other drivers in mind. They would not worry about you if they did not love you and want the best for you.

For those seniors who live in the Moore area, the Moore Council on Aging operates a Senior Transportation Program five days a week. Their bus can carry eleven passengers and is equipped with a wheel chair lift. The bus can pick you up and take you to the Brand Senior Center, to grocery shopping, to run errands and to doctor appointments in the Moore area. Call 799-3130 for more information on this service.

Try to remember that for your family and loved ones, your driving can be a source of anxiety. Families are wrought with uncertainty about how and when to encourage their loved ones to quit driving.

Know that if your family and friends are

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Senior Living Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth as You Age

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC.

Healthy teeth and gums are important to your good health. It can be hard to eat when you have problems with your teeth.

There are a number of problems that can affect the health of your mouth but with good care you may be able to keep your teeth.

Tooth Decay Teeth are covered in a hard outer coating called enamel. Every day, a thin film of bacteria called dental plaque builds up on your teeth. The bacteria in plaque produce acids that can harm the enamel. And acids can cause a hole in the enamel which is the beginning of a cavity. Brushing and flossing your teeth can protect you from decay but once a cavity forms, only a dentist can repair it.

You can protect your teeth from decay by using fluoride toothpaste. You may be at a higher risk for tooth decay if you have dry mouth because of the medicines you take.

In this case, you might need more fluoride.

Your dentist or dental hygienist may give you a fluoride treatment or have you use a fluoride gel or mouth rinse.

Gum Diseases Gum diseases begin when plaque builds up along and under the gum line. This

plaque causes infections that hurt the gum and bone that hold your teeth. Sometimes gum disease makes your gums tender and more likely to bleed. This problem is called gingivitis.

back and forth strokes • Take the time to brush carefully and gently along the gum line • Lightly brush your tongue to help keep your month clean

A more severe form of gum disease called periodontitis needs to be treated by a dentist. If not treated, this infection can ruin the bones and gums that support your teeth. This condition could cause you to lose your teeth.

Dry Mouth Dry mouth happens when you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.

Many medicines can cause dry mouth.

And this condition can make it hard to eat, swallow, and even speak. It can also cause tooth decay and other infections.

There are some things you can try that may help with dry mouth: • Sipping water or sugarless drinks • Avoid smoking, alcoholic beverages and caffeine • Sugarless hard candy or sugarless gum • Artificial saliva

These are steps you can take to prevent gum disease: • Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste • Floss at least once a day • Visit your dentist regularly for a checkup and cleaning • Eat a well balanced diet • Quit smoking, smoking increases your risk for gum disease Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums Be sure that you follow the practices listed below: • Gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft bristle brush • Never use a hard bristle brush as this can damage your gums • Use small circular motions and short

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Oral Cancer Cancer can grow in any part of the mouth or throat. It is more likely to happen to people over age 40. A dental checkup is the time for your dentist to look for signs of oral cancer.

You can lower your risk in a few ways: • Do not use tobacco products • Only drink alcohol in moderation • Use lip balm with sunscreen

Finding Low Cost Dental Care Free clinics and programs provide services at no cost or reduced cost and are made possible by volunteer dental professionals and support staff. As you can well imagine, the demand for these services is great, but the supply of volunteers is limited. Patience and perseverance are keys to receiving care.

The following organizations offer either free or sliding scale fees: • Variety Care in Norman – (405)-329-4574 • OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City – (405)-271-6326 • Rose State College Dental Hygiene Clinic in Midwest City – (405) 733-7336 • Good Shepherd Clinic in Oklahoma City – (405) 232-8631 • Variety Care North and South in Oklahoma City – (405) 632-6688 ext. 267

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Sketches of Moore An Era of Books

BY L.T. HADLEY

Moore’s first library

As soon as Gutenberg’s printing press rolled out the first printed book, mankind began to explore the fascinating and mysterious fountains of information available in them. Owning and reading books, once limited to the rare and privileged few, became a way of life to the multitudes. Early settlers in our country brought books with them; publishers printed them; “everyone” wrote them— and continues to write them.

Today, there are magazines, books, periodicals, newspapers, circulars, “junk mail,” and a world of information printed on cereal boxes. We expect and read these daily. However, at the turn of the century, the lives and economy of many settlers meant only a Bible in a home, or a catalog or treasured book handed down from generation to generation.

Libraries in larger cities provided for this lack for most people, but smaller towns did not have the resources for a library. One of the earliest libraries in Moore was the law library of James Cowan, Moore’s first attorney. He made

his set of law books available to young law students.

Another library in the 1930s consisted of the books of the Simms family. Mildred Simms Moore was an avid reader and had accumulated a number of books.

She opened a tiny shop next to her dad’s barbershop and invited people to borrow and read her small collection. For a penny or two a book, the reader could borrow books to take home. Little kids just sat on the floor and read the books without borrowing them.

Dale Janeway was one of the town’s important benefactors. He was Cleveland County commissioner for 20 years, a man known and respected for his wisdom, ability and integrity. As chairman of the Moore town board in 1958, he encouraged the town board to become part of the Pioneer Multi-County Library System, which involved Cleveland, McClain and Garvin Counties.

The service began with a few months of bookmobile. The City of Moore included $200 in the 1961-62 budget as its first

commitment to the service. Citizens raised the money through many projects and activities: bake sales, ballgames, plays and contributions. The town bought a small frame building, a former barbershop, and moved it to the current library location. Many citizens donated books and a credible library began. Lines of grade-school children snaked along Howard Street between the school and the library.

In 1965, the library was expanded to 33,000 square feet, making room for more library services. Remodeling and updating have kept the library modern, attractive and functional. A remodeling process that began in 2005 has greatly enhanced the usability of the facility.

The affiliation with the Pioneer Association makes almost any book available through the circulation of books between all libraries. Computer classes are also available.

In nearly 40 years since it opened, there have been four librarians who have directed the library operations: Betty

Jaine until 1991, Jane Lily from 1991 to 1998, Elizabeth Romero from 1998 to 2004, and the current librarian, Lisa Wells, since 2004.

The doors constantly swish back and forth as people go in the library and come out with an armload of books or tapes on any subject imaginable: How to Read a Slide Rule or Mix Concrete, Lucille the Horse, Winnie the Pooh, romance, mystery, poetry, travel, arts and crafts, books for teens, How to Wallpaper, and the proverbial “hyacinths for the soul.”

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Grand Opening of The Station Set to Transform Moore

BY ROB MORRIS

The City of Moore’s new recreation center has been called a “game-changer” and “transformational” for local residents. That high praise for “The Station” was dished out based on architectural renderings. But Assistant City Manager Todd Jensen said that walking through the new building as it nears completion makes even those lofty expectations seem inadequate.

“You drive by it and you just don’t get a sense of the scale of it,” said Jensen. “The exterior really doesn’t do justice to the size of the building.”

The value that local residents are getting from their investment in this project quickly becomes apparent as you walk through the entrance and down toward the gym. But Jensen said it’s not just the impressive physical footprint of the recreational center that will provide a profound and lasting impact. Theres’s also the expanded capacity for delivering programs that will give Moore residents an unprecedented number of choices that go far beyond the fitness classes that have been offered in the past.

“There are so many things that we’re going to be able to do now that we’ve never, ever been able to do before and it’s one of those projects that’s going to make a huge difference in the quality of life,” said Jensen.

Among those offerings are classes in art, dance, and foreign languages - a total of around 22 classes that will be available when The Station opens its doors to the public in mid-April. And then there are the fitness classes.

“We’re going to have around 3 or 4 fitness classes a day to start out with,” said Jensen. “It’s an order of magnitude greater than what we’ve ever been able to do.”

Jensen said that the majority of those classes will be included in the purchase price of an annual pass. Residents can also choose to drop in and pay a one-time fee to attend any of those classes.

The grand opening of The Station is set for Saturday, April 16. The public can come in and get a look at the entire building and all of the amenities.

The Station will begin regular operating hours on Sunday, April 17. Jensen said work on the rest of the Dr. Curtis Berry Central Park will continue through April and May. This includes the highly-anticipated Aquatics Center.

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“We’re working to get the Aquatic Center finished by the end of May,” said Jensen. “We’ll be close to finished with the landscaping around The Station and The Aquatic Center in April, but the center itself will still be under construction into May.” Work will also continue on the walking trails and lighting in the park. Jensen noted that the funding for the section of the walking trail along Broadway is coming from a different source, but expects the entire park project to be complete in June.

One of the other primary features of the park, the Farmers Market area, is pretty much ready to go and features some major upgrades from it’s previous home in the old Community Center parking lot.

“The Farmer’s Market area is very nice,” said Jensen. “There are 17 bays under the two structures for farmers, arts and crafts, well-lit, electricity, restrooms, adjacent to the walking trails and the amphitheater.”

Most of the staff has been hired for The Station and Jensen said that response to a membership sign-up push has been good. He adds that once people get a chance to see the inside of The Station and all it has to offer that the numbers will grow significantly.

“The fitness equipment is top of the line,” said Jensen, “The building itself is an amazing value for the money we’ve spent on it, so we just can’t wait to get it open and give folks a chance to see for themselves what a great addition to the community The Station is going to be.”

Passes to The Station and/ or the Aquatic Center can be purchased at central park. cityofmoore.com. You’ll also find an updated list of classes, programs, and job opportunities.

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Activities at The Station FAMILY FUN EVENTS PING PONG MANIA -------------------------------------------------------------------------Whether you want to play just for fun or have a more competitive game, this is for you. Our team will also have a tutorial of how to play. Bring the whole family out and enjoy agame or two of ping pong. This event is come and go as you please. There will be random prizes handed out throughout the evening.

WHEN: July 21st, August 17th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 6+ Kids 6-11 must be accompanied by an adult) FEE: Free

PARENTS NIGHT OUT -------------------------------------------------------------------------Once a month on a Fridays, parents can enjoy a night on the town alone while their children are having fun and maybe learning a thing or two in the meantime. Depending on the age, the child will either be in the childcare room or the activity room. You can drop them off as early as 6pm but most pick them up before 10pm.

WHEN: May 6th, June 3rd, July 8th, and August 5th TIME: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room & Child Care Room FOR: Ages 6 months + REGISTRATION PERIOD: Registration begins in Apr. CLASS COST: $25 per child CLASS MAXIMUM: 4 children (6 months - 18 months) 14 children (19 months - 5 years) 22 children (6 years - 11 years) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff

FAMILY GAME NIGHT -------------------------------------------------------------------------Open for families of all ages with a variety of different family games from board games like Monopoly to card games like Go Fish. Also more active games like Ping Pong and Bean Bag Toss may be part of Family Game Night.

WHEN: June 16th, July 14th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: All Ages (Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION PERIOD: No Registration free to come CLASS COST: Free CLASS INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff

YOUTH & ADULT DANCE CLASSES ADULT SWING DANCING -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to West Coast Swing and the many variations of it. Before you know it you will be able to scoot across the dance floor like a pro. West Coast Swing (sometimes called “Jitterbug”) is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s-1940s, with the origins of each dance predating the popular “swing era”.

During the swing era, there were hundreds of styles of swing dancing, but those that have survived beyond that era include: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Lindy Charleston.

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WHEN: July 6th - Aug. 24th Wednesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: Adults 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st FEE: $60 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Bob Gates

HIP HOP/JAZZ DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------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 is used in this class.

WHEN: May 5th - May 26th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) 1st Session June 2nd-June 23rd Thursday Nights (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 6-12 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session

TODDLER & ME DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Toddler and adult will go through class together to learn the basics of dance. Very fun for the little one as well as the adult.

WHEN: May 4th - May 25th Every Wednesday (4 Classes) 1st Session June 1st - June 22nd Every Wednesday (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: Adults 18 months to 3 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: TBD

COMBO DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

WHEN: May 4th - May 25th Wed. Nights (4 Classes) 1st Session June 1st - June 22nd Wed. Nights (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 4-8 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session

BABY BALLET -------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

WHEN: May 5th - May 26th Every Thur. (4 Classes) 1st Session June 2nd - June 23rd Every Thur. (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 5:15 P.M - 6:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 2-5 Yr Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session

ART CLASSES PAINTING CLASS 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Adults use different styles from oil to water to paint a variety of different items and subjects. Each class will vary. Calm and relaxing class to learn the basics of form, light, and shadow.

WHEN: May 2nd - May 23rd (4 Classes) Mon. Nights TIME: 5:45 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 30th FEE: $48 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Will Wilson

ADULT DRAWING CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Where Adults will learn how to use various types of media including charcoal, pencil, pastel and ink. Subjects will include still life, landscape, perspective, and portraits.

WHEN: June 6th - June 27th (4 Classes) Monday Nights TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Apr. 1st - June 3rd FEE: $45 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Donna Barnard

ADULT JEWELRY CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to make bracelets, necklaces, and much more using a variety of art to make and create various jewelry.This class will expand your horizons when it comes to the art of making jewelry.

WHEN: July 11th - August 1st (4 Classes) Monday Nights TIME: 7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th FEE: $45 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Thompson

CARTOON ART 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Ever thought it would be fun to draw your favorite cartoon characters? Now you have the chance to make the fiercest batman or your favorite marvel character. Learn new and exciting techniques in this fun filled class.

WHEN: May 5th - May 26th (4 Classes) Thursday Nights TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - June 3rd FEE: $48 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Thompson

YOUTH ART CLASSES

Class Minimum: 6 Adults Class Maximum: 20 Adults Class Cost: $75 per Session Class Instructor: Senora Marcula

BEADS & STRINGS --------------------------------------------------------------------------

PERSONAL FINANCE CLASSES --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Adults use different styles from oil to water to paint a variety of different items and subjects. Each class will vary. Calm and relaxing class to learn the basics of form, light, and shadow.

WHEN: Beads & Strings (2-5YR Olds): June 6th - June 29th (8 Classes) Monday and Wednesday Nights.

Strings (6-12YR Olds): April 18th - May 4th (6 Classes) Monday and Wednesday Nights.

TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Ages 2-5 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Ages 6-12 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 3-5 Yr Olds; 6-12 Yr Olds; REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st June 3rd for 1st Session FEE: $65 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby-(2-5YR), Tara Thompson-(6-12YR)

YOUTH ARTS AND CRAFTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------A class where kids get to use their imagination in a variety of differernt ways using an assortment of arts and crafts. This class will be so much fun the kids will wish it never ends.

WHEN: May 2nd - May 25th (8 Classes) (2-5 Yr Olds) Monday and Wednesday Nights.

May 2nd - May 25th Every Monday and Wed. (8 Classes) (6-12 Yr Olds) Session 1.

TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (2-5 Yr Olds) 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (6-12 Yr Olds) WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 2-5 Yr. Olds; 6-12 Yr. Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th FEE: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby (2-5 Yr Olds), Tara Thompson (6-12 Yr Olds)

YOUTH & ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES SPANISH 4 TODDLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn Spanish for beginners. Toddlers classes will teach Spanish to the children.

WHEN: July 11th - August 29th, Mondays (8 classes) TIME: 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Spanish 4 Toddlers (2 to 5 Yr Olds w/Parent) REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th CLASS MINIMUM: Spanish 4 Kids: 6 toddler CLASS MAXIMUM: Spanish 4 Kids: 15 toddlers CLASS COST: $75 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Senora Marcula

SPANISH 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world.

WHEN: July 11th - August 29th, Mondays (8 classes) TIME: 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Spanish 4 Adults (16+) REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th

Learn how to better budget your own money and make your money last for the future. Learn things from how to balance your checking account to smart ways to invest and save. Great class includes topics on social security, investing, retirement, taxes. Topics vary each week.

WHEN: May 2nd - How to Properly Manage Personal Checking Account May 9th - Budgeting Success Tips May 16th - Smart Money = Success May 23rd - Taxes 101 June 1st - Family Finance

FAIRY TALES AND FUN -------------------------------------------------------------------------Where children will read and learn about various activities such as drawing, coloring, and singing.

WHEN: July 6th - July 27th Monday and Wednesdays (7 classes) TIME: 3:00 P.M -4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2-5 Yr. Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st- July 1st CLASS COST: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby

ABC & ME -------------------------------------------------------------------------Play games and sing songs to help children learn letters, names, and sounds with an adult or parent.

WHEN: August 1st - August 24th Monday and Wednesdays (8 Classes) TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2-5 Yr. Olds with Parents REGISTRATION PERIOD: June 1st - July 29th CLASS COST: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby

DEFENSE CLASSES MARTIAL ARTS - ADVANCED COMMUNITY SELF DEFENSE --------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARTIAL ARTS - ISSHIN-RYU KARATE SPECIALTY FOR SELF DEFENSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------Isshin-ryu karate is a Japanese martial art targeted toward effective self-defense applications. These techniques are applicable in the street and in the professional fighting ring. Through repetition and conditioning, the student begins to develop speed, power, confidence, and a basic working knowledge of martial arts.

Classes will also contain a fitness component targeted toward cardiovascular exercises and fast-twitch muscle development.

WHEN: June 14th - August 9th Tuesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Youth & Adults 7+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Contact Integrity Martial Arts REGISTRATION: http://integrityma.ninja/ CLASS COST: $70 per Session (Each Session includes all 8 classes) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Integrity

DEFENSE COURSES GUN SAFETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------You will understand the principles of tactics and have multiple opportunities to use your acquired skills under the stress of simulated, lethal encounters. This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or carry a handgun for self defense. There will be no guns or any weapons whatsoever at The Station. This course is an informative course with power points and presentations. You will have the option when the class is over to go to the Gun Range with the Instructor. The Gun Range and cost for the Gun Range is not included in the fee for the class and is strictly optional. The Instructor will have you fill out a consent form before meeting at the range if you so choose.

WHEN: May 7th (Hunters Safety) June 4th (Concealed Safety) August 20th (Firearm Safety) TIME: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. WHERE: The Station Meeting Room AGES: Adults 18+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - May 6th (Hunter’s Safety) April 1st - June 3rd (Concealed Safety) May 1st - August 19th (Firearm Safety) CLASS COST: $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Will Wilson

Covers basic grips, grabs, and common releases. In addition, basic martial arts techniques from stances, kicks, punches, and blocks will be presented. This will also involve basic ground techniques, appropriate reactions, and targets. Legal implications of self-defense will also be discussed. Throughout each class, the instructor will provide exercises that target physical fitness and fasttwitch muscle development.

WHEN: May 2nd - June 7th Tuesday Night (6 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Youth & Adults 7+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Contact Integrity Martial Arts REGISTRATION: http://integrityma.ninja/ CLASS COST: $70 per Session (Each Session includes all 6 classes) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Integrity

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Calendar of Events & Performances ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Galileo’s World: An Artful Observation of the Cosmos, Now through April 3rd, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm, Norman.

Yellow Rose Theater is proud to present our new and improved “Totally Rad 80’s” through April 3rd. Get ready with your wigs and glam as we rock you back into 1980, all the fun and craziness of the 80’s comes alive on our Stage! This show brings together some of the Yellow Rose Theaters best performers for a fun lively show that’ll have you tapping your feet and singing along with all your favorite hits of the 80’s. Make it a date night, or night out with the girls, or friends reliving the 80’s together, or show your kids how you used to rock! Truly an evening you’ll never forget! Great dinner, outstanding show all in one ticket price. Call NOW (405) 793-7779 before it sells out!

National Theatre Live - “The Audience”, April 3rd, 2016.

For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting.

This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. Nominated for three Tony Awards®, The Audience sees Helen Mirren reprise her Olivier Award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II, following her Academy Award® win for the same role The Queen. The production has also been nominated for 6 Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Outstanding New Broadway Play), 4 Drama League Awards (including Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play) and 2 Drama Desk Awards (including Outstanding Actress in a Play).

This captured live event is presented in partnership with CityRep. The screening is in HD. Student/Children Tickets Only Available by Calling the Box Office at (405) 682-7579.

Kid Koala “Nufonia Must Fall”, April 8th. Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala presents a magical, multi-disciplinary and theatrical adaptation of his graphic novel and soundtrack, Nufonia Must Fall Live! A charming story that centers around a headphones-sporting robot on the verge of obsolescence, who through the course of the story falls in love.

Directed by K.K. Barrett, recently Oscar-nominated for Her, this live adaptation unfolds via real-time filming of more than a dozen miniature stages and a cast of puppets, while Kid Koala and the dynamic Afiara Quartet provide original live scoring on piano, strings, and turntables. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://www.occc.edu/pas/ or call 405-682-7576.

Champion Fulton Quartet, April 12th. Born in Oklahoma, Champian Fulton has be-come a world class Jazz pianist and vocalist with international acclaim. Her first paid musical engagement was with her own band at Clark Terry’s 75th Birthday Party; she was 10 years old. Since then, her piano and voice skills have been recognized by peers and critics as distinctive and sophisticated. This young woman from Oklahoma captivates audiences in New York’s finest Jazz rooms and in concert halls around the world.. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://www. occc.edu/pas/ or call 405-682-7576.

OCCC’s Got Talent, April 14th. The Future Alumni Network at Oklahoma City Com-munity College (OCCC) is proud to present the third annual “OCCC’s Got Talent!,” a performance showcase for the entire OCCC family and a fundraiser for OCCC student scholarships. Tickets are $11 online, $8 cash in advance, or $10 at the door. For more information, contact Randy Cassimus, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Community Development via email at rcassimus@occc.edu or visit www. occc.edu/talent.

National Theatre Live - “Man and Superman”, April 17th.

Academy Award® nom-inee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List; Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty, provocative classic. A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live.This captured live event is presented in partnership with CityRep. The screening is in HD. Student/Children Tickets Only Available by Calling the Box Office at (405) 682-7579.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Community Breakfast, Saturday, March 12th and 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. The free meal is aimed at helping families and seniors make ends meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Contact Richelle Leibold at (405) 794-6671.

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, open every second and fourth Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Cam-pus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).

Soul Food Community Dinner, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Food, fun, fellowship and friends.

See menu at www.moorechurch.com.

CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broad-way, Moore.

City Council Meetings, Mondays, April 4 and 18, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

City-Wide Garage Sale, Thursday, April 28 - Sunday, May 1. Call 793-5000 for in-formation.

The Moore Police Dept. Motor Unit will be hosting an Advanced Motorcycle Safety Class on April 9th from 0800 to 1500. This is not a beginner rider class and all students should be experienced riders and have a Class M enforcement on their license. This class will help

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...students to learn better control and braking. Graduates of the class will receive a certificate for a discount on their insurance. If your are interested in attending ,or would like more information, contact Sgt. Campbell at JCampbell@cityofmoore.com COMMUNITY CONNECTION Adopt-A-Pet. Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road.

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays.

For additional information call (405) 793-5190.

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. to 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 for free for community members.

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

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum.

Thursday, April 7. Following the Ribbon Cutting for the AT&T Business Resource Center, a Legislative Forum will be hosted to hear from local elected officials.

Confirmed are Senator Kyle Loveless, Representative Chris Kannady, Representative Richard Morrissette, and Representative Shane Stone. Come with questions ready! For more information email info@southokc.com.

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Seriously Fun Networking. Thursday, April 7. Join fellow Chamber members at Bill’s Steakhouse and Saloon for a great opportunity to meet new members, network with others and make new friends! Open networking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. A great group that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Karen Proctor for any questions at 659-6696.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch, Tuesday, April 12, 11:45 a.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. Cost is $10.

RSVP at www.moorechamber.com.

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Seriously Fun Networking. Thursday, April 21. Join fellow Chamber members at Bill’s Steakhouse and Saloon for a great opportunity to meet new members, network with others and make new friends! Open networking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. A great group that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Karen Proctor for any questions at 659-6696.

MACU Dream Scholarship Gala, Thursday, April 7, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club.

Contact Nevan Dauderman for more information at 405-692-3191 or email advancement@macu.edu.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, Thursday, April 21, 8:00 a.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. Cost is $10.

RSVP at www.moorechamber.com.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Thursday, April 21, 5:00 p.m., Moore Funeral & Cremation, 400 SE 19th, Moore.

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Tasting

by Nosh at Catering Creations Restaurant. Friday, April 22, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The end of the month will never be the same. Introducing 4th Fridays Tastings, hosted by Nosh! For just 8$ (6$ in advance), you get samplings of appetizers and take and bakes, live music and an electric atmosphere! Pre order your tickets with the cashier! Contact Cathy Hanselman for more information.

Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club League every Thursday 7:00pm At Fairmoore Park, 635 NW 5th St From March 1st through November 1st Contact Sherman @ (405) 630-6513 FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 7932600 for more information.

• Afternoon Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday through Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment at the small fee of $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call (405) 465-1925 or send an email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com.

First Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/Recreation Center, open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 735-2527.

Karate, First Baptist Church Moore, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up.

Uniforms available at a discounted rate.

Call (405)793-2600 for more information.

Morning Fitness, First Baptist Church Moore, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Pickleball, First Baptist Church Moore, every

April 2016 Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Ages 10 and up. The class is free.

Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

...open for public viewing from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. on April 19 and 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 20.

RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Senior Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Brand Senior Center.

Tai Chi, First Baptist Church, Moore, every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. for ages 13 and up. The class is free.

Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Christian Life Center Zumba, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. $3 fee per class.

KIDS’ CORNER Agape: First Church Moore, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., 201 W. Main. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7–12 grades). Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m.

Menu can be found at www.moorechurch.com.

Afterschool Matters, First Baptist Church Moore, Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This program helps students work towards academic success. Available to first through sixth graders. Contact director Carissa Taylor at caris-sa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Children’s Chimes, Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., 201 W. Main St., children 4th through 6th grades will learn to read music.

Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to children at-tending kindergarten through 6th grade. Choir, life skills games, snacks, and help with homework.

YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call (405) 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, Oklahoma City. Enrolling chil-dren and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at (405) 735-6387.

Moore District Art Show, April 19th and 20th.

Art students from across the district will be sharing their work to the public at the Moore Norman Technology Center at 13301 South Penn. The displays will be...

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.

Women: Moms Club of Moore, meets the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to www.momsclubsofmoore.com for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Celebrate Recovery: • Faith Crossing Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery... ...Mondays, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

• First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Support and help for those struggling with addiction.

• Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program, Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 792-8700 for meeting times and details.

Divorce Care, First Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.

Support group for those going through a divorce.

Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Grief Share Support Group, First Baptist Church, meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th Street. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, and disappointments and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

GriefShare Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, meets every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 326-5554, or la-dylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate.

HOPE Addictions Recovery, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information.

Transportation: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesday and Thursday from the Moore area to Oklahoma City 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. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through 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.

SERVICE AND COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Cancer Society seeks volunteers who would like to help drive patients to their cancer treatment and/or volunteer with our local Relay for Life event. For more info visit relayforlife.org/mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at (405) 841-5817 or mel.rogers@cancer.org.

Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents.

Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405) 793-9069, Brand Center.

American Legion Meetings, meets every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information.

Malcolm Hunter Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, meets the second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns at (405) 376-5653.

Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, meets Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171.

Moore Old Town Association, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information, contact Janie Milum at cjmilum@ sbcglobal.net.

Moore Rotary Club, meets Wednesdays at Moore Chamber of Commerce. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

Moore Toastmasters, meets every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore.

Become the speaker and leader that you want to be.

Join our group as we practice Toastmasters’ proven learn-by-doing program.

The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more information, call (405) 651-8359 or TheHug-sProject@cox.net.

Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, al-lows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Re-source Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items, and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at as-trout@regionalfoodbank.org or 600-3186.

Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships, or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community! For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735.

SENIOR CONNECTION AARP, meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. For more information, contact Mary at (405) 826-2315.

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 793-9069. Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to re-quest a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00.

P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you.

Sign up with the Moore Police Dept. (405) 793-4448.

The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, meets on the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December,11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040.

South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, meets every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest In-tegris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

VFW Bruce January Post 8706, Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m., meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month, Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 831-4405 or go to vfwpost8706.org for more information.

Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others?

Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to vol-unteer or need volunteer help, visit www. servemoore.com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters, located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit www.servemoore. com or call (405) 735-3060.

To keep up with the events and opportunities that are being added throughout the month just log on to TheMooreDaily.com and click on the Calendar link at the top of the home page. You’ll find an updated calendar for this month and the rest of the year.

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Calendar of Events April 2016 Brand Senior Center For more information on activities and times call (405) 799-3130.

April 1 MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m.

April 5 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

BP checks provided by Walgreens 10:30 a.m.

April 7 “Senior Safety” provided by Cleveland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. 10:30 a.m.

April 12 Wii Bowling 10:00 a.m.

Library 10:00 a.m.

BP & sugar checks provided by Loving Care April 14 Gary Parks to sing 10:00 a.m.

April 19 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

April 20 Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park 11:45 a.m.

April 21 Comfort Care “Benefit of Music” 10:30 a.m.

April 25 MCOA Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.

April 26 BINGO with Allegiances Credit Union 10:00 a.m.

Library 10:00 a.m.

AARP Monthly meeting & Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

April 28 Volunteer Appreciation MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Line Dancing Lessons: Wed 12:15 Wood Carving 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 3pm, Monday through Friday .

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center: 501 E. Main. Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25 Required cost for guests Under 60: $5.00

Moore Library

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CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Saturday, April 2, 16, — 11 a.m. – Read, Create and Play Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 — 10 a.m. – Preschool Story Time Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 — 4:30 p.m. – Tween Scene Tuesday, April 5, 19 — 6:30 p.m. – Barks, Books and Buddies Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. – Family Play Time/hora de jugar Wednesday, April 13, 20, 27 — 10 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time Thursday, April 14, 28 — 10 a.m. – Pre-K Create and Play Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. – Sensory Story Time Tuesday, April 19, 10 a.m. – Oklahoma Animals Thursday, April 28, 10 a.m. – Pre-K Create and Play

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Friday, April 1 — 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Sensory Story Time Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25 — 10 and 11 a.m.

Children’s Story Time and Craft Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25 — 4:30 p.m. – Children’s Tai Chi Tuesday, April 5 — 4:30 p.m. – Lego Quest, At the Movies Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 —10 and 11 a.m.

Baby Story Time and Play Thursday, April 7 — 4:30 p.m.

Afterschool Kids (ASK), Circus Friday, April 8 — 4:30 p.m. – Little Read, Celebrate Banned Books Tuesday, April 12 — 4:30 p.m. – TweenScene, Lego Party Thursday, April 14 — 2 p.m. – Homeschool Art Wednesday, April 20 — 10 a.m. – TLC (Touch, Learn and Create), Thursday, April 21 — 4:30 p.m. – Afterschool Kids (ASK), Earth day Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. – Viva GLART! Tuesday, April 26, 4:30 p.m. – TweenScene, Gardening Party

ADULT / TEEN DEPARTMENT Saturday, April 2, 9, 13 — 10 a.m. – VITA Tax Preparation Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25 — 6 p.m. – Beginners Yoga Monday, April 4, 7 p.m. – Green Thumb: Raised Bed Gardening Wednesday, April 6, 6 p.m. – VITA Tax Preparation Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 — 6 p.m. – Zumba Monday, April 11, 7 p.m. – Just Write: A Writer’s Group Tuesday, April 12, 6 p.m. – Cooking Safety Thursday, April 14, 9 a.m. – Small Business Tax Basics Thursday, April 14, 3 p.m. – Teen DJ Jam Session Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. – Green Thumb: Container Gardening and Plant Exchange Monday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. – On the Same Page Book Discussion Monday, April 18, 6 p.m. – Teen Bad Art Night Monday, April 25, 6 p.m. – Money Talks: Psychology of Spending Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. – Open Mic Poetry Night Wednesday, April 27, 6 p.m. – Money Talks: College Financing 101 Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. – Moore Reads Book Discussion

ADULT / TEEN DEPARTMENT Monday, April 4, 6 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness: Children and Pets Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20, 27 — 6 p.m. – Pilates Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20, 27 — 7 p.m. – Zumba Monday, April 11 — 6 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness: Finances and Insurance Tuesday, April 12 — 7 p.m. – Writing Series: Writing Better Dialogue Thursday, April 14 — 6:30 p.m. – Penn Ave. Literary Society Monday, April 18 — 6 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness: Surviving the Storm Tuesday, April 19 — 6:30 p.m. – DIY Beekeeping in the City Monday, April 25 — 6 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness: Surviving the Aftermath Tuesday, April 26 — 6:30 p.m. – Identity Theft 101: Learn How to Protect Your Assets Thursday, April 28 — 6 p.m. – Secrets to College Survival

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Sports Schedule - April 2016

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Baseball April 5 vs. Bartlesville (Doubleheader), 4 p.m./6 p.m.

April 7-9 at Gladys Winters Tournament, Enid April 11 vs. Enid, 5:30 p.m.

April 12 at Enid, 5:30 p.m.

April 15 CITY CHAMPIONSHIP at Moore, 4 p.m.

April 18 vs. Bixby, 6 p.m.

April 19 at Bixby, 6 p.m.

April 23 at Norman, 1 p.m.

April 25 vs. Union, 6 p.m.

April 26 at Union, 6 p.m.

April 28 at Mustang, 4:30 p.m.

April 30 COAC Day

Baseball April 2 vs. Yukon, 2 p.m.

April 4 at Putnam City North, 6:30 p.m.

April 5 vs. Putnam City North, 6:30 p.m.

April 7 at Deer Creek, 7 p.m.

April 11 vs. Edmond Memorial, 7 p.m.

April 12 at Edmond Memorial, 7 p.m.

April 15 CITY CHAMPIONSHIP at Moore, 4 p.m.

April 18 at Norman, 7 p.m.

April 19 vs. Norman, 7 p.m.

April 21-23 at Deer Creek/Edmond Tournament April 25 at Putnam City, 7 p.m.

April 26 vs. Putnam City, 7 p.m.

April 28 vs. Choctaw, 7 p.m.

April 29 vs. Edmond North, 6 p.m.

April 30 COAC Day

Baseball April 4 vs. Yukon, 4:30 p.m.

April 5 at Yukon, 4:30 p.m.

April 9 Three-Way vs Kingston/Binger, 12 p.m./5 p.m.

April 11 vs. Midwest City, 7 p.m.

April 12 at Midwest City, 7 p.m.

April 15 CITY CHAMPIONSHIP at Moore, 4 p.m.

April 16 at Mustang, 1 p.m.

April 18 vs. Choctaw, 7 p.m.

April 19 at Choctaw, 7 p.m.

April 21-23 at Deer Creek/Edmond Tournament April 25 at Putnam City West, 4:30 p.m.

April 26 vs. Putnam City West, 4:30 p.m.

April 30 COAC Day

Mens Golf April 12 COAC Tournament at the Greens Country Club April 14 at Lincoln Park Golf Course – West April 18 at Meadowlake Golf Course (Enid) April 21 State Preview at Karsten Creek Golf Club April 28 at Cedar Valley Golf Club (Guthrie) Womens Golf April 7 at Trosper Golf Club April 12 COAC Tournament at the Greens Country Club April 16 State Preview at the Club at Indian Springs (Broken Arrow) April 19 at Earlywine Golf Course – South April 26 REGIONALS at Earlywine Golf Course – South Slow Pitch April 1-2 at Muskogee Tournament April 5 Three-Way vs. Harrah/Norman, 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

April 7 vs. Putnam City (Doubleheader), 4:30 p.m.

April 12 vs. Putnam City West (Doubleheader), 4:30 p.m.

April 14 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Southmoore, 6:30 p.m.

April 15 at Firelake Festival April 19 MOORE WAR at Westmoore, 5:30 p.m.

April 21 vs. Tecumseh, 5:30 p.m.

April 22 vs. Norman North, 5:30 p.m.

April 25 at Washington, 7 p.m.

April 27 REGIONALS Soccer April 1 at Edmond North, 6 p.m.

April 5 vs. Putnam City West, 6 p.m.

April 8 at Choctaw, 6 p.m.

April 12 vs. Norman, 6 p.m.

April 15 vs. Capitol Hill, 6 p.m.

April 19 at Edmond Memorial, 6 p.m.

April 22 vs. Yukon, 6 p.m.

April 28 vs. Edmond Santa Fe, 6 p.m.

Tennis April 5 at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 14 at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 16 COAC Tournament at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 26 at Earlywine Tennis Center Track April 1 Ken Hogan Track Meet at Moore, 2 p.m.

April 8 at Carl Albert, 9:30 a.m.

April 14 at Chickasha, 9 a.m.

April 15 at Yukon, 9:30 a.m.

April 22 at the University of Oklahoma, 10 a.m.

April 29 COAC Meet at Edmond North, 12:30 p.m.

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Mens Golf April 7 at Choctaw Creek Golf Course April 12 COAC Tournament at the Greens Country Club April 14 at Trosper Golf Club April 21 at John Conrad Regional Golf Course Womens Golf April 7 at Trosper Golf Club April 12 COAC Tournament at the Greens Country Club April 16 State Preview at the Club at Indian Springs (Broken Arrow) April 19 at Earlywine Golf Course – South April 26 REGIONALS at Earlywine Golf Course – South Slow Pitch April 1-2 at Muskogee Tournament April 4 at Norman North, 5:30 p.m.

April 5 vs. Bethel, 5:30 p.m.

April 7 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOW at Southmoore, 5:30 p.m.

April 11 vs. Tecumseh, 5:30 p.m.

April 12 vs. Putnam City, 5:30 p.m.

April 14-15 at Firelake Festival April 18 vs. Norman, 5:30 p.m.

April 19 MOORE WAR at Westmoore, 5:30 p.m.

April 22 at Washington, 7 p.m.

April 27 REGIONALS Soccer April 1 Women only vs. Jenks, 6 p.m.

April 5 at Putnam City North, 6 p.m.

April 8 vs. Booker T. Washington, 6 p.m.

April 12 vs. Union, 6 p.m.

April 15 at Sand Springs, 6 p.m.

April 19 vs. Deer Creek, 6 p.m.

April 22 at Sapulpa, 6 p.m.

Tennis April 5 at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 8 Men at Yukon, 8 a.m.

April 9 Women at Yukon, 8 a.m.

April 11 Women at Kickingbird Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 13 Men at Kickingbird Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 16 COAC Tournament at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 26 at Earlywine Tennis Center Track April 1 Ken Hogan Track Meet at Moore, 2 p.m.

April 8 at Carl Albert, 9:30 a.m.

April 15 at Yukon, 9:30 a.m.

April 21 at Midwest City, 3:30 p.m.

April 29 COAC Meet at Edmond North, 12:30 p.m.

Mens Golf April 5 at Kickingbird Golf Club, 8:30 a.m.

April 12 COAC Tournament at the Greens Country Club April 14 at Trosper Golf Club April 18 at Meadowlake Golf Course (Enid) April 21 State Preview at Karsten Creek Golf Club Womens Golf April 6 at Choctaw Creek Golf Course April 7 at Trosper Golf Club April 12 COAC Tournament at the Greens Country Club April 19 at Lakeside Golf Course (Stillwater) April 26 REGIONALS at Earlywine Golf Course – South Slow Pitch April 4 at Jenks Festival vs. Broken Arrow/Union, 2 p.m./4 p.m.

April 7 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOW at Southmoore, 5:30 p.m.

April 8 at Muskogee Festival April 14 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Southmoore, 6:30 p.m.

April 18 vs. Norman North (Doubleheader) 4:30 p.m.

April 21 vs. Norman (Doubleheader), 4:30 p.m.

April 26 at Washington, 4 p.m.

April 27 REGIONALS Soccer April 1 vs. U.S. Grant, 6 p.m.

April 5 at Midwest City, 6 p.m.

April 8 vs. Mustang, 6 p.m.

April 12 at Edmond Santa Fe, 6 p.m.

April 19 at Lawton, 6 p.m.

April 22 at Putnam City, 6 p.m.

April 26 vs. Norman North, 6 p.m.

Tennis April 5 at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 11 Women at Kickingbird Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 13 Men at Kickingbird Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 16 COAC Tournament at OKC Tennis Center, 8 a.m.

April 26 at Earlywine Tennis Center Track April 1 Ken Hogan Track Meet at Moore, 2 p.m.

April 8 at Carl Albert, 9:30 a.m.

April 15 at Yukon, 9:30 a.m.

April 21 at Midwest City, 3:30 p.m.

April 22 at the University of Oklahoma, 10 a.m.

April 29 COAC Meet at Edmond North, 12:30 p.m.

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BY ROB MORRIS my daily activity and maintaining a balanced diet.

I’m not gonna lie to you. I’m 58-years old and change does not come easy. I’ll definitely miss some of the old comfortfood standbys that have helped crank my weight up to the danger zone.

(sung to the tune of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence”) Hello, seafood, my old friend I’ve come to munch on you again Because a waistline softly

creeping Left my belly overreaching And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains A healthy plate of seafood Ok, so maybe that’s a bit TOOOO dramatic when it comes to kicking off this column, but hang on to your clamshells, friend and let me tell you about the adventure that’s behind these monthly musings of mine.

For the past 15-years I’ve watched my waistline grow, slowly exerting the power of eminent domain over my life.

My shirt size has gone from 2X to 3X to 4X. My waist measurements….well…. let’s just not go there right now.

Bottom line: it’s not good, friends.

I’ve taken a few shots at exercise and healthy eating but have only made a marginal dent in the problem. Basically I’ve peaked out at 390 pounds.

I don’t need a doctor to tell me that ain’t good.

I know I need to add a change to my diet that would improve my waistline while contributing to my need for better heart health. After a little bit of research, some advice from friends and a lot of Pinterest recipe scrolling, I’ve set my sights on seafood.

In order to really make this work I’ve connected with the local Oklahoma City coalition group for Seafood Nutrition Partnership. The Oklahoma City team has challenged Oklahomans to take the “Healthy Heart Pledge.”

That’s a commitment to try to eat seafood twice a week as recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The best part is it includes no financial or time-oriented requirement. This pledge is based on the research that has shown how

But the flip side is pretty bright: I love seafood and that means for the next six-months I’m not really giving anything up. I’m actually expanding my knowledge and experience with food that I enjoy.

following the weekly recommendations for seafood consumption can lower the risk of heart disease by 36 percent.

SNP’s mission is to educate Americans about the health and heart benefits of seafood. Well…school is in session, kids! And I decided to sit on the front row of class. What I’ve learned about how seafood can impact my health has convinced me to take on the challenge of change in a significant and very public way.

In order to prove my commitment to the Healthy Heart Pledge— and hopefully inspire others—I’m launching the OKSeafood Slimdown challenge. This challenge started April 1st and will last until October, which is coincidently National Seafood Month (I know…who else saw THAT coming, right!) For six months I’ll be eating seafood as my primary source of protein while increasing

Being healthy is worth the work, too. I’m not going to beat myself up with specific weight-loss goals, but instead am going to focus on changing my lifestyle in a way that will turn my old eating and exercise habits upside down. My heart’s health is obviously worth bringing that kind of havoc to my life.

I’ve also reached out to a friend with some real experience in tackling the difficult challenge of changing lifestyles: Kenny O’Neal. If you’re thinking, “Gee, that name sure sounds familiar!”, you’re right. Kenny was on ABC’s “Extreme Weight Loss” reality show. Not only did he lose 208 pounds, he has kept the weight off and is now running a business helping people just like me change their lives. You’ll be hearing from him as well as me over the next 6 months.

My goal is, come October, to look in the mirror and see the best version of myself. I know this choice is going to be life-changing, and this new chapter of my life starts right now.

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I’ll be keeping you updated here with a monthly column and online with daily video posts. I hope you’re holding onto your seats because this is about to be a fishy ride. To learn more about the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, or to join me in taking the Healthy Heart Pledge, visit seafoodnutrition.org.

Until next time, Rob Morris

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Tech Heads: Gearin’ Up for Virtual Reality Social media and news…EVERYbody is all about social media and news these days.

Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest are drawing bazillions of visitors daily. And on the news side of the ledger people are using their mobile devices and desktop computers to wade through aaalllllll kinds of news stories from sites as varied as the New York Times and Fox News to Buzzed and The Drudge Report.

You might think it’s the golden age for those sites, but the truth is change is a comin’, friends. Change is a comin’.

There’s a slow but steady migration away from the stereotypical forms of media and toward the future. Virtual Reality, or computer-generated environments that allow users to interact within a seemingly real or physical way are coming and when they fully arrive, it will change the way we all interact with all types of information.

It was only recently that Virtual Reality had become popular among both businesses and gamers, alike. This “completely immersive” experience that allows you to seemingly be put into a 3D environment, as if you were actually there, has grown so rapidly in the past few years but it is still uncommon to the average Joe.

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Large corporations, such as Google, Oculus, and Samsung, have hopped on board the Virtual Reality (VR) train and are attempting to produce a headset that is compact and affordable. Google has released their “Google Cardboard,” which is very inexpensive, and well…it’s made from cardboard, kids.. It uses your phone as the media source and simply requires you to hold it up to your eyes to view the experience. Samsung has created a similar headset that works with their Samsung phones, but looks a little

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classier. Oculus, on the other hand, has created a slightly more advanced headset. In order to use their headset, you have to have a decently powerful computer that can run it, and support the graphical requirements.

You may ask, “OK, Tech Heads…. why would I be interested in this ‘Virtual Reality?’”

Well, companies like Trifecta Communication are beginning to use VR with news publications and a VR Roller Coaster at Frontier City! Every day that passes, more VR experiences are coming out that the “Average Joe” can relate to.

Samsung has another new phone coming out soon: the Galaxy s7. Anyone who preorders this phone will get a Samsung’s virtual reality headset, the Gear VR. Samsung’s really pushing VR, and from what we have seen, it is going to blow your minds! You can watch Netflix shows on their VR helmet, which you can see referenced in this article. It’s all pretty simple: you put on the Gear VR, then select the Netflix app by looking at the icon and all of a sudden you are sitting in what looks like a cabin on top of Mount Everest watching Netflix shows on a big screen TV. There is even a coffee table in front of you. I mean you can look all around the room.

Is this the ideal way to watch Netflix… probably not! BUT IT IS REALLY STINKIN’ COOL! You may have thought that last weeks Tech Heads article was insane, but were only getting started. Tune in next week as we get more in depth about technology and give you the most up to date information!

If you have any thoughts or questions, feel free to email patrick@ m o o r e m o n t h l y. c o m or email jesse@ mooremonthly.com.

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Supercats Rock the Big XII Tournament

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The attendees of the Women’s Big XII Championship game were given a real treat as the Southmoore Supercats took to the court during the halftime show.

The Supercats rocked the crowd and got everyone up and out of their seats cheering, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Team sponsor Alaina Cox said the crowd wasn’t alone in their excitement.

“Our kids are super pumped,” said Cox. “Both Southmoore and Mustang teams were one of the biggest highlights of the night, earning huge cheers and ample high fives from the Texas and Baylor fans. “ “This was a great night for me, because everything was great. I especially loved it how the Big XII made us feel good,” said Sheldon Smith.

The team got some of their offensive moves from watching their favorite NBA team; you guessed it - the Oklahoma City Thunder. After playing on the same court as the world’s biggest basketball superstars, the team talked about their best memories and takeaways of the night.

“It was actually really fun. I just loved it, coming to this game. It’s one of the biggest moments of my life. I never want to forget this,” said Evan Todd.

“I just loved it.. It’s one of the biggest moments of my life. I never want to forget this..”

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Movie Guide - April 2016

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Hardcore Henry

The Jungle Book

A group of college baseball players navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

A first-person action film from the eyes of Henry, who’s resurrected from death with no memory. He must discover his identity and save his wife from a warlord with a plan to bio-engineer soldiers.

An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.

God’s Not Dead 2 When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all.

The Boss

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.

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Demolition

An A&R man working at the height of the Britpop music craze goes to extremes in order to find his next hit.

A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash.

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Criminal The memories & skills of a deceased CIA agent are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous convict.

APRIL 22 The Huntsman: Winter’s War As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land; two renegades - Eric the Huntsman - who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and his forbidden lover, Sara set out to stop them.

Elvis & Nixon The untold true story behind the meeting between the King of Rock ‘n Roll and President Nixon, resulting in this revealing, yet humorous moment immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National Archives.

APRIL 29 Keanu Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen kitten by posing as drug dealers for a street gang.

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Ask the Tax Guy! How Do I Navigate the Continuing Oil & Gas Price Crisis?

This month’s Tax Guy column is a continuation of the issue addressed by Oil Patch Reader, but looked at from the perspective of a business owner in the environment of low oil prices and rising unemployment trends in their community.

Business owners have a particularly intricate path to tread in the best of times. In tough times, it is even more so. Competing constituencies pull from multiple directions: Employees — for whom employers feel responsible, knowing that other families are depending on their paycheck.

Customers — who are probably just as stressed out as the business owner.

Vendors, government tax authorities, their own families, themselves.

As the familiar old saying goes, “When you are up to your rear end in alligators, it may be hard to remember your initial objective was to drain the swamp.”

I have great admiration for entrepreneurs, especially the small-business owners.

The failure rate is high, the sheer chutzpah required to start a business and believe that you will NOT be (according to Bloomberg News) one of the 8 out of 10 new businesses that will fail in the first eighteen months, the stamina required to get up every morning and reinvent the wheel and yet not communicate that stress to your customer: youse guys and gals are a special breed. Sometimes, we need to remind ourselves that what we are doing is not easy; that we are not alone; that failure is an event, not a description; that struggle is baked into the cake of business.

This next may have been said in a previous column, but, when fishing crews ‘cash out’ at the end of the fishing season in Alaska, the boat has an equal share in the profits. That share is used to perform maintenance, make repairs, assure that the boat will be there for the next season. Do you have an emergency fund (operating capital as it used to be called in olden times) for the business to draw on? Do you take all of the profits as salary or draws and leave the business engine with fumes instead of a steady source of funds to carry on your mission? Do you pay your taxes on time? This is paramount. Many businesses go out of business due to failure to pay the taxes. Plus, paying on time relieves the bottom line of non-deductible penalties and interest. They can be substantial and cannot be deducted on your tax return. Thus you pay the penalty and income tax on the penalty!

Sometimes when we encounter problems, our initial response may be to ‘turtle up.’

But, in several decades of working for the government and now, on the other side, dealing with the government and other vendors for my clients, being proactive can reap dividends. Be upfront – do a budget for your business, analyze your cash flow situation (your accountant can show you how to do this).

Another old saying: Work smarter, not harder. As small business owners, you probably laughed when you read that. You know that you have to do both. But, the intent, I believe, was to convey the idea that we need to keep thinking and not merely repeat the same actions over and over. Maybe you need to allocate more money, not less, to advertising and marketing. Maybe you can figure out how your product or service or business can be of service to your community in hard times. The older I get, the more I begin to understand, narrative (the stories we tell each other and ourselves) is what creates bonds that will last.

Good luck.

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Moore Entrepreneurs How do I Engage & Retain my Best Employees without Just Throwing Money at Them?

Assuming an employee’s income covers their basic needs, pay does not impact employee retention and engagement.

It doesn’t even rank in the top four motivators! (Source: Right Management). In a recent study of 20,000 people who had recently quit jobs, 88 percent left for reasons other than money.

It is important to recognize that more than half of employees who leave their jobs do so because of their relationship with their boss. People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.

Here are some of the characteristics of leaders/managers people want to follow: • They treat their employees the way they would like to be treated • They value them and are genuinely interested in their well-being • They stay in touch with what their employees are thinking, whether they are happy with their work and whether their needs for meaningful work are being met • They provide clear direction, feedback, spend time in one-to-one coaching meetings with their employees • They challenge their employees, set lofty goals that push them out of their comfort zones, hold them accountable and do everything within their power to help them succeed.

• They discuss the relevance of the employee’s job and how their key contributions and deliverables are connected to the overall strategy and business plan of the organization. Their employees understand how their job is connected to the bigger picture and why it matters • They recognize their employees in a meaningful way on a day-to-day basis – not just for the “big stuff

• They don’t care about their employees. It’s impossible to work for someone eight-plus hours a day when they aren’t personally involved and don’t care about anything other than your production yield.

• They hire and promote the wrong people. Team members are demotivated when managers don’t hire good people, promoting the wrong people is even worse.

• They don’t openly recognize contributions and reward good work. Everyone likes kudos, none more so that those who work hard and give their all.

In summary, if you want to engage and retain your best employees, be the type of manager employees want to work for and train the other leaders in your organization to do the same. Communicate, care, have one-to-one dialog, actively listen, coach, recognize, appreciate, challenge, develop, and hold accountable good employees, in order to retain them and keep them fully engaged. Engaged employees stay for what they give, disengaged employees stay for what they get.

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Messiah Complex Muddies the Batman vs Superman Showdown

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Director: Zack Snyder Writers: Chris Terrio & David S. Goyer Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons The good news is that “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” isn’t nearly as bad as most critics are making it out to be. The bad is that it’s not nearly as good as it could’ve been. We’ll get to the actual good and bad about the movie in just a moment, but it helps to understand the disappointment in this movie by considering the climate in which it arrives.

Let’s go ahead and call this what it is: “Global cinematic warming.” What began as a good thing (fun superhero-based movies) has gotten out of control and the result is a creative meltdown that has change movie-making as we know it.

Hollywood has become obsessed with turning comic book heroes into movie franchises since Bryan Singer revived the genre with the first X-Men movie. Expectations were raised with the collaborations of Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire in Spiderman along with Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr in Iron Man. Joss Whedon really ratcheted things up with The Avengers and the suits who control the Tinseltown magic have been drooling over the box office returns generated by the comic book crowd since.

Unfortunately there are only so many ways you can tell the “One hero (or group of heroes) is all that can prevent the total destruction of the planet” storyline that’s been played out repeatedly.

It takes an irreverent movie like “Deadpool” to undercut those expectations and knock the ball out of the cineplex ballpark these days.

And let’s be honest, kids…Hollywood isn’t interested in singles, doubles, or even getting on base. Suits dig the long ball and nothing short of $100 million dollar opening weekends will make them happy. That’s why you’re probably going to see a series of irreverent and foulmouthed superheroes flying, webslinging, or transforming their way to the big-screen over the next 2-to-5 years.

That brings up back to Batman v Superman.

It was born with the expectations that it could lead to the same sort of big-screen magic that Whedon’s first Avengers movie achieved: a Justice League movie. Unfortunately, instead of allowing DC’s big-time superhero team to evolve organically over time the geniuses at Warner Brothers are trying to circumvent every rule of

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Zack Snyder is phenomenal at creating iconic moments…and while Batman v Superman is fa bit grim (which was also the biggest complaint about Snyder’s Man of Steel), this movie is full of memorable images. Snyder does more than just continue the Messianic themes he wove into Man of Steel, he ramps up the iconography to the point where you occasionally feel like you’re watching Renaissance art being painted with cinematic tools. This is not a bad idea in and of itself, but the story is so muddled and disjointed that the entire effort collapses under it’s own seriousness. This is the biggest complaint about Batman v Superman. It doesn’t doom the movie, but it sure does make it feel a lot heavier than it should be.

Cavill (Clark Kent/Superman), Affleck (Bruce Wayne/Batman), and Gadot (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman) are all very capable and believable as the main characters in this comic book drama. Jeremy Irons (Alfred), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), and Jesse Eisenberg

(Lex Luthor) are adequate in their supporting roles. But nobody really seems to be having any fun on this movie. And to make matters worse the rumored appearances of three other key members of the Justice League are so gimmicky that they end up detracting from the third act of the film, derailing any momentum that had been built by the appearance of one of Superman’s deadliest enemies.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will make a ton of money and that will lead to the inevitable appearances of more DC universe characters, including the Justice League. But while that might be good news for the execs at Warner Brothers, it’s probably not going to work out as well for audiences.

Maybe a better storyline would be the Justice League packing up all the Hollywood suits and exiling them to a planet on the other side of the universe?

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The month of March was period of change and transition for Norman Regional Health System.

Recently David Whitaker, President and CEO of the Health System for the past 17 years, resigned his position. On March 4, I was humbled and honored to accept the Norman Regional Hospital Board Authority’s appointment as Interim President and CEO. Though change and transition are not always easy, the staff and physicians of Norman Regional Health System remain focused on delivering exceptional patient care and the continued growth and development of our services.

We are especially excited about the opening of Norman Regional Moore in May 2016. A tremendous amount of progress has been made both inside and outside of the building. If you have driven

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by our new facility on Telephone Road, you may have noticed the signage Norman Regional MOORE on the building; representing the new permanent location of your hometown healthcare source. But even more important than the building itself is what is inside - the high quality of care and experience that you have come to expect in your community. Our staff, physicians and volunteers are eagerly preparing to move into the beautiful new facility. Plans for the transition from the temporary buildings for Emergency, Physical Therapy, Imaging and Laboratory services as well as the relocation of physician offices are in the final stages.

Regional MOORE. In fact, we will be having a Grand Opening celebration Saturday May 7 from 9 am to noon to show off this amazing facility. This FREE community event will include building tours, dedication of flags ceremony, live musical performance by award-winning country artist and Moore native Kellie Coffey, family-friendly entertainment including bounce houses and obstacle courses for kids, prize drawings, giveaways and much more! So mark your calendar and plan to join us on May 7 to celebrate this milestone as we move forward. The new Norman Regional MOORE is your hometown healthcare source with the staff and doctors you know and trust. It truly is where the healing begins!

It is an understatement to say that we are more than ready to move into our new exceptionally modern building, and we cannot wait to open the doors of Norman

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Lighten up your Backyard Barbecues ALYSSA DAVIS, OUHSC DIETETIC INTERN

With longer days and warmer nights just around the corner we’re all dreaming of firing up the grill and spending our evenings outside with our families and friends. But, have you ever felt like all you were good for after a barbecue was unbuttoning your pants and taking a nap? That can suck the joy out of the rest of the evening. While I’m certain the extra helping of potato salad AND baked beans were satisfying in the moment, perhaps when you were so stuffed that you couldn’t enjoy the presence of your company you may have wished you’d skipped out on seconds or done something differently.

If you are in search of ways to lighten up your barbecues this summer then give one or more of these tips a try: MEAT: • Choose lean cuts of meat.

• Trim off visible fat before cooking.

• Opt for skinless poultry.

• Try mixing it up with seafood such as salmon or shrimp.

• Avoid slathering meats in sugary sauces (Instead try salt-free seasoning blends and top with a fresh fruit salsa).

• For those who don’t eat meat, veggie burgers and portabella burgers can be really tasty. If you’re feeling really adventurous try something out of the box like a beet burger! The internet is full of recipes for you to explore.

SIDES: • Try offering only one starchy vegetable when you barbecue (for example, if you’re going to have potato salad skip the baked beans or vice versa).

• If you’re making it yourself, try replacing mayonnaise or sour cream with plain, low-fat yogurt.

You won’t taste the difference and you’ll cut some unnecessary calories.

• If a recipe uses sugar, try using half the amount of sugar or experiment with calorie-free sugar substitutes. Find what works for you!

• Serve up a salad with lots of fresh veggies. You can even grill your salad! Search the web for grilled romaine salad recipes, you won’t be disappointed.

• Pass on the bread. If that’s not an option try preparing only 1 piece (or 2 pieces MAX) for those in attendance. It really isn’t reasonable to serve enough bread to feed the entire neighborhood when it’s only you and your next door neighbors who are eating.

DESSERT: • Fresh fruit makes a perfect dessert. Some of my favorites are mixed berries with low-fat whipped cream or a melon salad!

• Make your own popsicles. Throw some low-fat yogurt and your favorite fruit in the blender and pour it into a popsicle mold (these can be found at most grocery stores), freeze, and enjoy. For the 4th try making your own “bomb pops” by layering frozen blueberries, yogurt, and strawberries in the popsicle molds; these are a hit with the kids.

• If you’re looking for something more decadent while still skipping the cobbler, throw some peach halves on the grill and serve with one SMALL scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• If you’re a fan of lemonade, skip the packages and try making it yourself. Limit the amount of sugar and get creative by adding some blackberries or raspberries.

My favorite backyard barbecue combo is grilled salmon with strawberry mango salsa, grilled romaine salad, a small baked sweet potato, and roasted asparagus with a big bowl of watermelon for dessert.

For an added bonus, don’t just sit around in your lawn chairs while the food is on the grill or after you’re done eating. Grab your mitts and throw the baseball around or set up the backyard for a game of horse shoe. I hope these tips help you lighten up your backyard barbecues this summer and most importantly, to keep your pants buttoned. Enjoy!

For nutritional counseling, Norman Regional Health System offers the guidance of registered dietitians. Those interested can schedule an appointment for an assessment with a referral from their family physician. For further information contact 405.307.5730.

DRINKS: • Slice up some fresh fruit and dump it in your pitcher of ice water- it’s beautiful, virtually calorie free, and tastes great! Try throwing in some herbs too, all kinds of combinations can be found online. My favorite infused water flavor is orange and mint.

• You can also try sweetening your tea with fresh fruit instead of multiple cups of sugar. A slice or two of peach in a tea glass is lovely and tasty.

• If you can’t give up the sweet tea try cutting the amount of sugar in half.

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Local Services Safelite AutoGlass

BY ROB MORRIS

Location: 12025 S. Western, OKC Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday You might think things are pretty simple when it comes to replacing damaged automobile windshields.

But Kyle Gragg, manage of the Safelite AutoGlass location in South Oklahoma City says changing technology is making things a little more complicated.

“It used to be that cars had one or two basic windshields but that has changed,” said Gragg. “These days a car can have four or five different options for glass.”

Fortunately for those in need of help will find everything they need when they visit the Safelite shop on South Western. Gragg points out that Safelite is the largest auto glass repair and install company in the world. That means no matter what you drive the folks at Safelite can probably get you taken care of and back on the road quickly.

“Usually we can get you a quote within 5 minutes, depending on whether you want to pay yourself or go through insurance,” said Gragg. “We have a warehouse in OKC with more than 9,000 parts so we’re typically going to have what you need in stock unless it’s really, really high end or hard to find. So if you come in on a Thursday morning and the warehouse has the glass

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we can typically get you taken care of that afternoon or the next morning.”

Gragg says that in addition to quick service Safelite also offers a lifetime warranty on their work. And with locations in all 50 states Safelite customers can get help just about anywhere they might travel.

Customers can visit the Safelite location at 12025 South Western or they can make an appointment to have one of Safelite’s mobile shops come to their home or work location if that’s more convenient.

“Our technicians have everything in the van that we have in the store, so they can do the same work and same job that we do in the shop,” said Gragg.

Those techs stay busy, especially during storm season, but Gragg says they can usually accommodate mobile customer requests within a couple of days. Of course some parts of the year are busier than others.

“If we get a hailstorm we can bring in techs from out of market to help with the workload,” said Gragg.

“Most other shops don’t have the national resources we do.”

Gragg says that after a recent major hailstorm the company set up repair stations in various locations

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SERVICES and with the help of techs from other parts of the company were able to help a large number of drivers with auto glass replacement in a short amount of time.

But it’s not just hail that keeps Safelite working hard.

“We’re always busy in Oklahoma,” said Gragg. “If it’s not hail it’s the cold or heat or rocks from trucks that are cracking windshields.”

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Recycling Event In honor of Earth day, the City of Moore will hold its annual fun, educational and engaging Spring Recycle Event, April 16, 2016 at the Moore Recycle Center.

For those wanting to clean house, here’s a list of services that will be offered:

• Paper Shredding from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Onsite Electronics Recycling from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Onsite Glass Recycling from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Drive-thru Recycling Operations 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Items accepted daily include: plastics #1-7, aluminum, tin, cardboard, mixed fiber (newspaper, food boxes, etc.)

The Recycle Moore Center is located at 220 N. Telephone Rd. Moore, OK 73160.

This event comes on the heels of much debate surrounding the much anticipated implementation of curbside recycling. Last month a large number of citizens attended a Moore City Council meeting, in order to show their support for this service.

“I’m a proponent of it. It’s important to do for our environment, and it’s something that for a city of our size needs,” said Ward 2 Council Member, Melissa Hunt.

With surrounding suburbs of Norman and Edmond offering this service, Moore residents are becoming increasingly vocal on the topic of curbside recycling. As it stands right now, curbside recycling would be an expense added to every homeowners water in the amount of approximately three dollars per month. To voice your thoughts on this issue, all citizens are encouraged to contact your city council member, and let your opinion be known.

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Shop Local A Gypsy and a Cowboy Present: Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n

BY CARMEN COFFEE

Location: 123 SE 4th Street in Moore We have found the antique collectors, DIYers, and arts and craft enthusiasts’ dream at a newly opened store affectionately known as “A Gypsy and A Cowboy Presents: Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n.” Launched in 2000, Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n recently expanded and opened it’s doors on March 1, 2013 to a new location in Moore, at 123 SE 4th. Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n is truly the one stop shop for all your home decor and unique gift needs.

Like most local businesses, Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n is a family owned and operated establishment. Christie, a Cleveland County resident, wife, and mother of two manages the day-to-day operations. Though the family has been renting booths and doing shows for the past twenty years, but this is their first brick and mortar business.

“We travel to a lot of different places and find different and unique things that we try and bring back. We are always looking for new decor and trying to be cutting edge. Then we try to open it up to other vendors for them to bring in their cool stuff too,” said Christie.

With one daughter in college at Oklahoma State University and other in high school, the store is the site of constant innovation.

“Things will be changing a lot. We will also have paint classes. If one of our vendors wants to do a class, on how to find antiques or share their expertise, we’ll do that too,” said Christie.

Among her favorites includes iron and garden decor so there’s plenty of beautiful arbors and arches to go around to help you make a big statement around the house.

Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n has a specialized way in which they approach antiques as well.

“It’s kind of like recycling in a new way. A lot of people who have antiques like to preserve the antique but we like to transform it. We like to repurpose it and make it something totally different, or bring it back to something that you can be proud of and display.”

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Their “junk’n” business started as a way for the family to earn extra money to support their two daughter’s 4-H and FFA endeavors, enabling them to buy animals such as horses and lambs as well as feed. This simple mission has expanded to include the community as a whole. Gypsy proceeds have gone to support multiple participants throughout 4-H programs, outside of their family, and also other organizations like Girl Scouts.

“We want to be community oriented. We want to make an impact within the community,” said Christie. The entire Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n staff is looking forward to joining in Moore Chamber of Commerce for events especially in Old Town.

Christie and her team continue to showcase throughout Oklahoma. While you continue to shop local, you can catch Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n featured at booths in the following locations: The Feathered Nest in Bethany, Oklahoma The Showplace in Moore, Oklahoma The Antique Co-Op near the state fairgrounds in OKC. Two Hip Chicks in Norman, Oklahoma Main Street Memorables in Norman.

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Taste Local The Taverna

BY CARMEN COFFEE

Location: 122 N. Broadway in Moore Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday-Friday

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday

Summer hours coming soon

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Fans of The Greek Taverna will be thrilled to know that the home of one of Moore’s best gyros is back in business under a slightlydifferent name with a slightly-expanded menu. Kevin Ake is the new owner of “The Taverna” after purchasing the North Broadway location from former owner Beth McGill. It was a haircut that led Ake, who is a homebuilder, to venture back into the world of restaurants.

“I was getting my haircut across the street and mentioned to them that I’d like find a place to open an ‘onion burger’ and they said, ‘You oughta talk to those folks who own The Greek Taverna,” said Ake. ‘So I tracked Beth down and made the deal.”

Part of the deal was that Ake would keep some of McGill’s very popular Greek items on the menu. That’s something Ake was excited to do and so McGill spent a few weeks teaching Ake the family secrets of perfect gyro meat and tstaziki sauce. That allows customers to enjoy their favorites from the previous menu while also chowing down on the familiar Okie favorites that Ake loves to cook: onion burgers and coneys. Ake says the menus are blending well, especially with the addition of a very unique cole slaw recipe that can top those hot onion burgers and coneys.

“We found a recipe that goes back to El Reno in 1926,” said Ake, “And it’s really something special. It’s a unique taste that goes great with the onion burger and the coneys and in fact, some people are starting to add it to the gyros.”

Ake is a Moore native who graduated from Westmoore in 1990. He says one of the most enjoyable things about serving his favorite food to Moore residents is seeing familiar faces.

“Every day I see somebody familiar who are now teachers, principals, business people and we kinda talk through it until we figure out how we know each other,” said Ake. Ake’s main business is homebuilding, something he’s done for about 22 years. But every now and then he gets an itch to open a restaurant and cook for people. It’s a passion he just can’t ignore.

“I had an onion burger place in Mustang for a while,” said Ake. “I just like people and cooking.”

The Taverna has been slowly ramping up business after The Greek Taverna closed down for 8 months. Ake has plans for expanding the operating hours for summer and adding a patio for outdoor dining.

“I’ve applied for my beer license and once I get that I’ll open up a back patio,” said Ake. “We’ll be open late on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, probably until 8 p.m. for a while and maybe move it to 9 p.m.”

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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review FINDING WINNIE: THE TRUE STORY OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS BEAR Author: Lindsay Mattick Illustrator: Sophie Blackall Reviewer: Elaine Harrod, Children’s Services, Moore Public Library

“Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear” was written by Lindsay Mattick, the great-granddaughter of Captain Harry Colebourn, who rescued the real-life Canadian Black Bear cub “Winnie”. The soldier named the bear Winnipeg, after his hometown and called him Winnie for short. Finding Winnie is a great example of how entertaining non-fiction books can be.

Captain Harry Colebourn was a veterinarian from Winnipeg who became a soldier during World War I. He was charged with the task of caring for the soldier’s horses. On his train trip to Valcartier, he was surprised when they stopped in a place called White River and he saw a man with a bear cub on a tether. He has to decide if he will save the cub and how to raise a bear in the middle of a war.

The day comes when Harry must go to battle, he once again makes a decision for Winnie’s future. He takes her to live in the London Zoo. Harry does have the chance to visit Winnie many times in the zoo. It turns out he is not the only one who loves Winnie!

A young boy who visits the zoo loves Winnie so much he decides to name his own stuffed bear Winnie the Pooh. His name was Christopher Robin Milne, the son of Alan Alexander Milne, who as we all know wrote many books about Winnie the Pooh.

“Finding Winnie: the True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear” is geared for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The Accelerated Reader level is 3.4 (third grade/ fourth month) and it is worth 0.5 point.

We also have many Winnie the Pooh books available for checkout at the library. Please feel free to visit the Children’s Desk or call us at 793-4347 with any questions. Our website is www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/moore.

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Adult Book Review THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER Author: Michelle Hodkin Publisher: Simon and Schuster Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy Pages: 480 Reviewer: Ashley Nixon, Library Associate, Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library

Synopsis: Mara Dyer doesn’t think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.

It can.

She believes there must be more to the accident she can’t remember, an accident that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed.

There is.

She doesn’t believe that after everything she’s been through, she can fall in love.

She’s wrong.

After Mara survives the traumatizing accident at the old asylum, it makes sense that she has issues. She lost her best friend, her boyfriend, and her boyfriend’s sister, and as if that weren’t enough to cope with, her family moves to a new state in order to give her a fresh start. But that fresh start is quickly filled with hallucinations — or are they premonitions? — and then corpses. The boundary between reality and nightmare is wavering. At school there’s Noah, a devastatingly handsome charmer who seems determined to help Mara piece together what’s real, what’s imagined — and what’s very, very dangerous.

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Review: I asked my co-worker to recommend a book that had supernatural elements, featured a girl in High School, and a romance. She suggested “The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer.” I fell in love.

THIS BOOK. I don’t even know where to start. I’ll just begin with Mara.

After Mara wakes up in the hospital, she learners her best friend, Rachel, her exboyfriend, Jude and another girl named Claire were killed when a building collapsed. Mara doesn’t initially remember what happens, but she’s haunted by visions and terrible nightmares. After the incident, she and her family move to Florida where she starts at a new school. There, Mara struggles with PTSD. She also meets the infamous Noah Shaw.

My co-worker gave this comparison of Noah Shaw: He’s Spike from Buffy. He’s even British. There are stereotypes of the male love interest in YA: Noah is a bad boy, he’s rich beyond belief, has an absent parent/parents. BUT no matter how much it seems that Mara’s crazy (or what she believes is crazy) he sticks with her. He’s how she breaks the surface

after drowning (nice cover reference, huh). They’re a beautiful and tragic couple and I love them.

I have to say that I also admired Mara’s brothers. They were hilarious, they were also supportive of Mara … almost in an I-can’t-believe-you’re-siblings kind of way. Meaning, they NEVER fought. I don’t think Mara could take much fighting.

She already didn’t get along with her physiologist mother, so fighting with anyone else in her family would have broken her.

Now, let’s discuss plot. We are working with an unreliable narrator which means I never knew if Mara was telling the truth or not, and just when I thought I knew exactly what was happening, I didn’t. You still won’t see the ending coming.

I loved the subtle splash of supernatural in this book, I loved Noah Shaw, and I loved Mara Dyer. On to read the rest!

5 stars!

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Athletics Update MACU Men’s Basketball Season Recap In what will forever be known in Mid-America Christian University lore as the “drive for a championship”, Malcolm Mann took the ball with four seconds left, drove the court and put in a game-winning layup that spun around and found the net to give the No. 14-ranked and fourth-seeded MACU Evangels a thrilling 100-99 overtime victory over the No. 1-ranked and top-seeded Georgetown (Ky.) Tigers and their first ever Buffalo-Funds NAIA National Championship tonight (Mar. 22) in the historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. After a review of the monitor to make sure Mann got the shot off before the clock expired, it was officially ruled good that sent the Evangels into championship euphoria.

Mann’s championship winning score finished off a career night of 23 points for the junior guard.

MACU head coach Josh Gamblin (just turned 27 years old), the youngest coach to ever win a Men’s National championship at the four-year level, was named the Rawlings-NAIA Head Coach of the Year after guiding the Evangels to their firstever NAIA National title in his first season at the helm.

“We played a tough schedule, we’re tested and we have a lot of transfers,” Gamblin said. “They love each and play for each other and when you do that, good things tend to happen.”

Devonse Reed, named the Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player for the tourney, led the Evangels in scoring (16.2 ppg) and Nick Tate ranked second in scoring (15.5 ppg) along with a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game. Bryon Miller was third in scoring with 13.6 ppg and hit a team-high 90 threes, while Jerrick Massenburge averaged 11.8 ppg and connected on 86 treys. Mann dished out a team-high 184 assists on the season, the most in a season for the Evangels since joining the NAIA. Chris Runnels also finished in double-figure scoring with 11.3 ppg and recorded a team-best and school single-season record 60 blocks on the season.

MACU Women’s Basketball Update Under first-year head coach Seth Froese, the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels finished the 2015-16 season at 12-16 after advancing to the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament semifinals for the first time since the 2008-09 season. MACU won its quarterfinal matchup 84-58 behind 30 points and seven threes from Lindsey Mann. Mann then delivered another 30 points and seven threes against second-seeded and No. 17-ranked Oklahoma City University, but OCU nipped the Lady Evangels 87-85 when a last-second three-point attempt by MACU bounced off the rim. Going into Froese’s second season, the Lady Evangels are set to welcome back seven returners from this year’s squad, including the team leader in assists (Sarai Rodriguez) and rebounds (D’Shala Culberson).

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MACU Softball Update Under the guidance of fifth-year head coach and Hall of Famer Robert Wakefield, the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels are in the midst of one of their best runs as an NAIA School. The Lady Evangels have won 10 of their last 11 games to rebound from a 1-6 start to the season and sit at 11-7 overall. Cassidy Hart is pacing the Lady Evangels’ offensive attack, leading the team in batting average (.429), runs (16), hits (27), doubles (8), RBIs (19) and slugging percentage (.556). Mykah Smith has a team-high two homers on the season. On the mound, Macie Crites leads the staff in wins (5) and ERA (1.87).

Morgan Wardlow has struck out a team-high 27 batters this season.

MACU Baseball Update Following a 2-7 start to the season, the Mid-America Christian University Evangels have begun to click under first-year head coach Adrian Savedra. The Evangels have won nine of their past 12 games and are now 11-10 overall and 4-2 in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The 4-2 start to the conference season is the Evangels’ best in school history. Jerry McNew leads the Evangels with four homeruns and 23 RBIs, while Colt Pickens is batting a team-high .388 on the season. Junior Obeso leads the starting pitching staff with four victories and a 2.29 earned-run-average, with Wyatt Glasgow recording three saves thus far this year.

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