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From the Editor The month of August always brings fond memories to mind. Hours spent shopping the aisles of local stores with my mom in search of the perfect backpack, notebooks and pencil grips.

But even better than shopping for new clothes and school supplies was heading back to school each fall.

It was always a joyous adventure that included the sound of class bells ringing, busy hallways, the opportunity to reunite with old friends and the start of a journey with a new teacher.

This year, students across the Moore Public Schools district head back to the classroom with a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon. In this issue, we explore a new bond issue that would provide storm shelters for all students in the district while also bringing much needed additions and improvements to almost every school.

And as the hallways fill so will the stands at area athletic fields. Flip through the pages of this issue to meet the students who will take the field when the stadium lights come on.

Back to school also means lots of time for community and fellowship.

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A BOND FOR SAFETY:

Storm Shelters in All Moore Public Schools

Now a Possibility

BY SARAH JENSEN

For Moore Public Schools, the last two years brought moments of tragedy and the utmost devastation following an EF-5 tornado on May 20, 2013, and then mother- nature struck again this year with an EF-2 tornado on March 25.

Plaza Towers Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School took direct hits in 2013. Seven students were lost. And while the damage was less this spring when Southgate-Rippetoe Elementary school fell victim to the storm, a need for storm shelters across the district was once again blatantly obvious for the Moore Public Schools Administration.

“After May 20, 2013, it was determined that this district needed safe areas in each of our sites,” said Moore Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Romines. “And so we began doing what we could with the money that was available.”

Before May 20, 2013, the school district had only two storm shelters. One at Westmoore High School and one at Kelley Elementary School, which is hard to believe when the district has a student population of over 23,000 and 32 other campuses that lacked protection.

But with the start of the 2015-2016 school year, the district will have 12 sites with storm shelters for its students, faculty and staff.

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dollars and donations. However, we have come to the point where we have run out of funds. We are going to have to rely on our community to help us build storm shelters at the remaining sites.”

And that is where the idea for the bond issue was born.

“When we sat down and began looking at the cost of retrofitting storm shelters at all of our sites, we quickly saw that the overall cost would be astronomical. For example, when we built South Lake Elementary it cost about $500,000 to incorporate a storm shelter in our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. To go in and retrofit that same shelter at an existing school, it would cost almost three times that,” said Romines. “So the vision began to incorporate the storm shelter within new construction at every site.”

So the staff went to work reviewing each site, new and old, across the district to determine each school’s current and future needs while also building in a storm shelter through new construction if one did not exist.

“There has not been one stone left unturned,” said Romines. “And I am very proud of this plan that puts the students first.”

In total, the bond would fund the construction of additional space and storm shelters at 28 sites across the district with a price tag of $116 million.

“It is going to be a very large bond issue, very expensive,” said Romines. “But we are not only getting storm shelters. We are meeting the needs of those sites and its students to improve their overall environment for learning.”

And the entire district would benefit from the second part of the bond issue focused on operations. If approved, it would bring in $15 million a year for five years that will be dedicated to safety and security, technology, textbooks, library and media, athletics, transportation, classroom materials, band, and overall operations.

“Something people are not used to seeing on there is more money designated to athletics and band, but I will tell you that band and athletics are what keep most of our kids in school. So it is important and it is a need and I am pretty excited about what they have come up with,” said Romines. “If we are going to offer the programs then we need to maintain and sustain them.”

If approved, the proposed bond issue will find itself on the ballot this October where the community will make the final decision.

“I am confident that our community will support this one hundred percent,” said Romines. “Our community has always been very supportive of Moore Public Schools. I’m proud of that. And I think it will be another good thing we accomplish together.”

And if the proposed bond issue is approved come November, Romines says the district is set to start on the first round of projects in March.

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Moore High School: new classrooms, pom/cheer

Broadmoore Elementary School: addition of a new media center that will double as a storm shelter; old media center will be redeveloped into additional classrooms

Westmoore High School: new classrooms, pom/ cheer facilities, soccer locker rooms, equipment storage, weight room, restrooms, and coaches offices This site already has a storm shelter built in 2000.

Eastlake Elementary School: addition of a new media center that will double as a storm shelter; old media center will be redeveloped into additional classrooms

facilities, soccer locker rooms, equipment storage, weight room, restrooms, coaches offices, and a storm shelter

Southmoore High School: lecture center, storm

shelter, pom/cheer facilities, expansion of baseball facilities, soccer locker rooms, weight room, and restrooms

VISTA: multipurpose gymnasium, storm shelter, restrooms, coaches offices, and storage Central Junior High School: full-size gymnasium with air conditioning, restrooms, concessions, PE locker rooms, basketball locker rooms, volleyball locker rooms, coaches offices, and storage. This site utilizes the Central Elementary School storm shelter.

West Junior High School: full-size gymnasium

with air conditioning, storm shelter, restrooms, concessions, PE locker rooms, basketball locker rooms, volleyball locker rooms, coaches offices, and storage

Highland West Junior High School: full-size

gymnasium with air conditioning, storm shelter, restrooms, concessions, PE locker rooms, basketball locker rooms, volleyball locker rooms, coaches offices, and storage

Highland East Junior High School: full-size gymnasium with air conditioning, restrooms, concessions, PE locker rooms, basketball locker rooms, volleyball locker rooms, coaches offices, and storage. This site already has a storm shelter onsite.

Brink Junior High School: full-size gymnasium

with air conditioning, storm shelter, restrooms, concessions, PE locker rooms, basketball locker rooms, volleyball locker rooms, coaches offices, and storage

Southridge Junior High School: full-size

gymnasium with air conditioning, restrooms, concessions, PE locker rooms, basketball locker rooms, volleyball locker rooms, coaches offices, and storage. This site already has a storm shelter built in 2015.

Apple Creek Elementary School: addition of a

new media center that will double as a storm shelter; old media center will be redeveloped into additional classrooms

Briarwood Elementary School: addition of new classrooms. This site already has a storm shelter built in 2014.

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Fairview Elementary School: addition of a storm shelter Fisher Elementary School: addition of a new media center that will double as a storm shelter; old media center will be redeveloped into additional classrooms Heritage Trails Elementary School: addition of new

classrooms that will double as a storm shelter

Houchin Elementary School: addition of new classrooms that will double as a storm shelter, cafeteria expansion, and office expansion Kingsgate Elementary School: storm shelter and

cafeteria expansion

Northmoor Elementary School: addition of a

storm shelter

Oakridge Elementary School: addition of new classrooms

that will double as a storm shelter

Wayland Bonds Elementary School: addition of new

classrooms that will double as a storm shelter

Plaza Towers Elementary School: addition of new classrooms. This site already has a storm shelter built in 2014.

Red Oak Elementary School: new gymnasium with restrooms, offices, and storage that will double as a storm shelter Santa Fe Elementary School: addition of new classrooms

that will double as a storm shelter, addition of an office, and security upgrades

Sooner Elementary School: addition of a new media

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Winding Creek Elementary School: addition of new

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Southgate-Rippetoe Students to Return Home

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The storm was unexpected and happened fast. In fact, citizens were given very little to no warning for the tornado that hit Moore this March. But its path of destruction can still be seen today as boarded up windows and blue tarps remain and citizens work to rebuild.

The same scene remains at the neighborhood’s school which also fell victim to the EF-2 tornado. The storm left damage in the school’s west wing that was beyond repair. Classrooms were covered in debris and glass, and the rains that followed soaked everything inside. Most ruled a total loss.

“When the storm came through, it just clipped that one wing and that’s where we saw the most damage,” said Moore Public Schools Superintendent Robert Romines.

“There is some additional damage behind the school where the cafeteria is, but it was more roof damage which created leaks, but for the most part it’s right there contained at that particular wing where the storm actually hit and made contact.”

Engineers surveyed this portion of the school in the days following the storm and determined that the portion of the current structure that was hit was safe to be rebuilt. So as students, teachers and the community rallied to move to the school’s new temporary home, Emmaus Baptist Church, crews quickly moved in and began work with the hope of students returning in the fall.

“When you drive by Southgate now, it doesn’t look like a whole lot is going on, but there is a lot in fact going on in the building,” said Romines. “The outside looks very much the same as far as the walls and the structure, but when the kids move back in it will be like a new place for them.”

And while crews spent the last four months working, the project is not fully complete.

“It is taking us a little bit longer because that whole portion that was hit will not come down, just a portion of it,” said Romines. “But we are going to be able to utilize a little bit over half of that building.

The other half will be going through the construction phase this year.”

So the Southgate-Rippetoe Golden Cats will return home to a building that may look the same on the outside, but the inside is a different story with new flooring, new paint, and some structural changes that will improve the functionality of the school.

“Crews have gone in and pretty much gutted the side that was not hit by the tornado,” said Romines. “We wanted to go in and do some much needed repairs and remodels for the kids in that building.

So the kids are going to walk into school and it will look like a new building on the inside.”

And all of this work comes as contractors work to completely reconstruct the west side of the building, with the addition of a safe room to house all students, faculty and staff, set to be complete for the 2016-2017 school year.

“It is our hope that the addition of a safe room will bring a sense of comfort to the

students and their parents,” said Romines.

“For me, this was an important addition and I am proud that we were able to accomplish it.”

And for the students, teachers and staff being able to begin the school year back in the school is a welcome surprise that all look forward to.

“I think that the kids will be excited to be coming back home,” said Romines. “And I am excited for them to return.”

“It is our hope that the addition of a safe room will bring a sense of comfort to the students and their parents,”

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Two New Schools Open for Upcoming School Year

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The last ten years have brought unprecedented growth to the Moore school district. And the student population continues to increase with new housing additions across the district causing some schools to be busting at the seams, even after a recent decision to redistrict the entire school district.

Yet, relief is in sight for parts of the district as two brand new schools are complete and set to open this fall.

TIMBER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Over 400 students are set to walk the halls of the district’s newest elementary school on the first day of school this August. Located at the corner of SE 34th Street and Sunnylane Road, Timber Creek Elementary School was built to meet the needs of Moore’s growing southeast side.

“The southeast part of Moore has just exploded,” said Moore Public Schools Superintendent Robert Romines.

And the new school marks the first two-story elementary school in the district.

“It is unique,” said Romines. “One of the things we did when we started looking at design plans was the lay of the land and the lot size. It is a little bit smaller than what we are used to, so instead of building out, we built up.”

Positioned in a more rural area, the school is part of a beautiful setting and learning environment.

“Its location is one of my favorite things about this school,” said Romines. “The fact that it sits there on that corner and you can look out of any of the windows and all you see is rolling hills and trees. It is a beautiful campus.”

But the Timber Creek Titans also have a beautiful interior to look forward to enjoying while they are at school each day.

“The inside is absolutely beautiful,” said Romines.

“You walk in and right down the middle is the two-story walkway and the staircase, and it is almost like miniSouthmoore High School. It is a nice facility, and we are really excited about getting the kids in.”

Another important part of the new school is its storm shelter.

“We learned many months ago that the most costeffective way to construct a storm shelter is in the initial construction phase,” said Romines. “So we found the dollars to include the shelter, and we are really proud of that.”

And while it is ready for students to come August 19, the spring rains greatly impacted the project, causing some unexpected delays.

“We had some issues with flooding from the big torrential rains that we had this spring, but that has been resolved. We had to go back in and do some reconstruction on the carpet and the millwork,” said Romines. “But teachers are prepping to move in early August, and we are gearing up to have it all ready to go for the first day of school.”

And this fall will mark the start of an exciting journey for the students, faculty and staff as they prepare for the school to continue to grow in the future.

“Homes will continue to be built in that area and families will continue to move in, but we are ready to accommodate that future growth,” said Romines. “We have a plan and are looking forward to meeting those needs.”

SOUTHRIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The district’s sixth junior high school also opens its doors this fall. Located on the southwest side of the school district at 14141 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Southridge Junior High School has been a long time coming.

“We have been looking at the sixth junior high plan for a long time,” said Romines.

The funding came together on the bond issue that was passed a couple of years ago, allowing the district to finally break ground in fall of last year.

“We already owned the land,” said Romines. “We strategically purchased it many years ago based on the growth on the south side of the district. And it was deemed prime land for the new junior high.”

Today, the building is ready to be home to a group of seventh grade students this August.

“A lot of community building starts in seventh grade,” said Romines. “So now we have a true feeder system that will allow them to know they are going to eighth grade and also high school together.”

In fact, the six junior high schools will be divided, allowing two to directly feed each of the three high schools in the district. And the addition of Southridge Junior High will also alleviate overcrowding at other schools like Brink Junior High.

“It has been a need for a long time,” said Romines.

“Brink Junior High School was sitting with over 1,000 students last school year, the largest junior high in the district. So Southridge will create a huge relief.”

And the first class of Southridge Leopards will begin in a beautiful new facility.

“This is another absolutely beautiful campus,” said Romines. “It is surrounded by trees on three sides and includes a lot of great features. Everything is under one roof, including the gym, cafeteria and the student store, so they will not have to go outside to access these things like at other schools.”

Safety and security are also important features of the new facility.

“We incorporated a storm shelter into this building,” said Romines. “There are a number of security features like one way in and one way out entrance and exits. Overall, the building not as easily accessible as some of other junior highs, which is a good thing in today’s day and age.”

And the structure will have additional room for growth in the school’s athletics and fine arts facilities in the years to come. Altogether an exciting start for the district and its teachers and students.

“I am excited that we are finally able to do what we need to do by adding a sixth junior high,” said Romines.

“It means having the adequate space for our students and that’s a good thing.”

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On July 5, 2015, First Moore Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary.

The church was first opened its doors on July 5, 1890, when eleven people came forward and organized into a Gospel church. They decided to call it “The First Baptist Church of Moore, Oklahoma Territory.”

In the very beginning, the church met in a livery stable in downtown Moore. From those eleven founders, J.M. Corn was called as the first pastor of the church at a salary of $4.00 a month in 1891.

Eventually, the small church family moved to a schoolhouse, until their first church building, known as “the church that couldn’t be built,” was completed in 1898 on the corner of South Howard St. and SW 1st in Moore. It was called the church that couldn’t be built because of the lack of funds, but it was finally constructed at a cost of $1,251.00 and was dedicated to the Lord on October 4, 1898.

Ann Bishop first started going to First Moore as a child in 1940, and at 82 years

old, she is still an active member. Ann serves most Sunday mornings in the Special Needs Ministry. She said she still has memory of attending the little white church as a young girl.

When Bishop’s family moved to Moore in January of 1940, her parents and three of her siblings moved their membership to First Moore. Her father became a deacon for the church and led the singing during the church services. Bishop said she still remembers playing “church” with her friends. They would take turns standing at the pulpit.

“I preached many a sermon on that pulpit stand,” said Bishop.

During her senior year of high school, her family moved to Davis, Oklahoma.

After she graduated, Bishop decided to move back to Moore and continued going to First Moore. There she met her husband, Carl. Later on, they were married in the church.

By 1962, the membership of the church had increased to 1,062 people,

due in part to the recent growth of the Moore population. A new sanctuary and education space were completed and dedicated on September 27, 1964 at the Howard Street location.

Since 1964, the membership of the church has more than doubled. A worship center was dedicated on September 22, 1985, at the present location. The West Education Building was built and dedicated in March of 1990, and the East Education Building was dedicated on January 9, 1994.

The current pastor of First Moore, Pastor Kevin Clarkson, has been the pastor for over 12 years. When asked what has been the common thread in the church since the beginning, Pastor Clarkson said, “We have been a church that has always been focused outside of ourselves. When the F-5 tornado hit in 1999, the city came out and lit up the big white cross at First Moore. They told people to go to the cross for shelter. First Moore was able to help the victims of the 1999 tornado. Despite

all of the suffering, this gave the church a rebrand.”

By providing food, shelter and comfort, First Moore became a place of refuge for the victims. Even to this day, First Moore is able to help the people of Moore when tornados and other trials come.

Today, First Moore has over 4,700 members. Pastor Clarkson said he hopes the church will continue to be a home for the city of Moore and its people.

Looking forward to the next 125 years, Pastor Clarkson said he and the people of First Moore have a vision for a new care center that will be free standing from the church. Their hope is that the care center will provide food and clothing to the people in need in the city.

“We would be able to help thousands of people a year with that,” said Pastor Clarkson.

Now, 125 years later, it is still the desire of First Moore Baptist Church to “Know Christ, Grow with Christ, Go with Christ.”

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Event Spotlight: Moore War Run

BY SARAH JENSEN

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Seven years ago, it began as a fun way to raise awareness and funds to provide scholarships to local high school seniors. But in the years that followed, the Moore War Run grew into the official kick off of a new school year and football season.

Since 1988, the Moore Lions and the Westmoore Jaguars have battled on the turf to determine the best in town. It’s a rivalry that was quickly referred to as the Moore War. And rivalries in Moore run deep as each school takes extreme pride in both their school spirit and athletic abilities. That same pride comes out each year at the Moore War Run, but it is a time that current students and alumni put aside their differences to support the students of Moore Public Schools.

“The Moore War Run is a way to give back to the schools and to support our current students and their programs in a time of budget cuts,” said President of the Moore High School Alumni Association Judy Rendeluk.

Since its start in 2009, the Moore War Run has truly grown into a community event bringing hundreds to the starting line at Moore High School to participate in a 5K that can be walked or run.

The race takes students, community members and loyal alumni on a path through the heart of Moore, ending in front of the place where it all began the Moore Old School Building.

Participants can also take advantage of a chance for fun and fellowship at the Pasta Party and early packet pick-up that will take place on Friday, August 28 at Westmoore High School. Tickets are $5.

And all proceeds from the race and other events go directly back to Moore students, providing thousands in scholarships to graduating seniors at Moore High School, Westmoore High School and Southmoore High School.

For more information or to register, go to moorewarrun.com.

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MOORE WAR RUN Saturday, August 29 Starting Line: Moore High School, 300 N. Eastern Avenue Registration: 6 a.m.

Race: 7:30 a.m. $30 Early Registration/$15 Students/$35 Race Day Registration Register online at MooreWarRun.com

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Senior Living

Giving Up The Key: Tips to Help Seniors Know When to Stop Driving Older drivers are more likely to get in multiple-vehicle accidents than younger drivers and car accidents are more dangerous for seniors than for younger people. Intersections are particularly dangerous and account for about one half of fatalities in accidents among drivers age 85 and better. Studies found that when drivers age 70 to 79 were involved in intersection collisions they tended to misjudge whether it was safe to proceed. Those age 80 and better simply failed to see the other car.

Increased road rage, driver impatience, tailgating, and overcrowded roads are making the world of driving more difficult for everyone. You may have driven your entire life without incident but it is critical to realize driving ability can change as you age.

Aging does NOT automatically equal total loss of driving ability but it is important for elders to know their limitations. For instance, you may decide to drive only during daylight if you have trouble seeing well at night. Stay off highways and only use street routes if fast-moving traffic bothers you. Avoid driving in bad weather. If you are going to an unfamiliar place, plan your route before you leave so that you feel more confident and avoid getting lost. Explore ways to reduce driving, such as making purchases online or through mail-order catalogs. If possible, arrange for home delivery of groceries, and home visits by clergy, medical, and personal care providers.

WARNING SIGNS OF UNSAFE DRIVING Many small warning signs of unsafe driving can add up to the important decision to quit driving. If relatives, friends, or others begin to talk to you about your driving, it may be time to take a hard, honest look at your driving ability. Do you experience any of these warning signs: • Abrupt lane changes, braking, or acceleration.

• More frequent “close calls” or almost crashing.

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

• Failing to use the turn signal, or keeping the signal on without changing lanes.

• Drifting into other lanes.

• Driving on the wrong side of the road or in the shoulder.

• Trouble reading signs or navigating directions to get somewhere.

• Missing highway exits or backing up after missing an exit.

• Range-of-motion issues (looking over the shoulder, moving the hands or feet, etc.).

• Trouble moving the foot from the gas to the brake pedal, or confusing the two pedals.

• Feeling more nervous or fearful while driving or feeling exhausted after driving.

• Other drivers honking.

• Reluctance from friends or relatives to be in the car with you.

• Getting lost more often.

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

• Slow reaction to changes in the driving environment.

• Increased traffic tickets or “warnings” by traffic or law enforcement officers.

• Thinking the speed limit is too high.

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Health problems can increase risk factors. Sometimes medications cause confusion, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Arthritis and certain diseases cause stiffness or tremors that impact the ability to turn the head, brake, or steer. Memory lapses cause some people to get lost or miss exits. Some health risk factors are: • Medication side effects and interactions.

• Visual decline.

• Hearing problems.

• Limited mobility and increased reaction time.

• Problems with memory.

STEPS TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TO STOP DRIVING Driving is not just about transportation. It is about independence and control.

If you feel that it is time to talk to an elder about stopping driving, approach the issue with sensitivity.

• Be respectful and empathetic.

• Give specific examples of concerns and incidents.

• Involve other family members, close friend, doctor, or minister.

• Help find transportation alternatives and offer rides.

• Help plan schedules so that rides include social, religious, and fun activities as well as chores.

• Discuss the financial savings of not driving such as no auto insurance or car repairs.

• Understand the difficulty of the transition.

• When all else fails, remove the car.

It takes a lot of courage to stop driving and put the safety of yourself and others first.

The good news is that senior living communities such as Heartland Plaza of Moore provide scheduled transportation and outings. Senior living is a popular option that also eliminates chores such as grocery shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry.

For more information about safe driving or senior living, call Featherstone of Moore at 405.799.9919.Conveniently Located Across the Street from Moore High School at 301 N. Eastern Ave.

Sketches of Moore

Legacy of a Pioneer Pastor

BY L.T. HADLEY

Ewald Matthesen Mid-19th Century America beckoned irresistibly to the European and Asian world. With open arms it promised unlimited frontiers, freedom of movement and speech, personal prosperity as a result of hard work and diligence, lush forests and fertile soil, and room—plenty of room.

Ewald (Ed) Matthesen was born in Nesse, Germany, in 1864, and spent 10 years in school where a daily hour of Bible study was required. During this time, he developed a great love and familiarity with the scriptures and a life-long habit of study.

In 1880, at the age of 16, he immigrated to America from his own country where there was a mandatory military conscription.

His first job in America was with a factory in Illinois, making $4.00 a week and spending $3.75 for room and board. After several jobs in several different locations, he settled southeast of Moore in 1893, where he lived and farmed until shortly before his death in 1948. The original home still exists in the center of the house of his grandson, Carroll Matthesen, who lives on the farm.

Shortly after the turn of the century, Matthesen felt a call to preach. He helped to establish Church of God congregations in Capitol Hill, Bessie, Shawnee, and Oklahoma City. He served as pastor for the congregation in Moore for over 25 years.

He was a big man, physically and spiritually, with a big, bushy moustache that moved and fluttered expressively as the words of comfort, instruction and warning rolled out beneath it in a rumbling German-laden accent. His knowledge of the Bible was phenomenal; his ability to quote scripture remarkable, and his faith firmly grounded. He was known to be a man of great faith, great compassion, and great integrity.

Once in the middle of the night, a man on horseback pounded on his door to cry out that his wife needed help. Matthesen hitched his team to the buggy and drove 20 miles out into the darkness to minister to someone in need. This was repeated many times and places. His own congregation depended greatly on his faith and his kind and loving concern and guidance.

Ed Matthesen was noted for his enthusiasm, friendly nature and brotherly love. He believed that all men are created equal, and was a friend to all. Men who might not agree with his philosophies still respected and admired him. He firmly believed that studying and adhering to the teachings of the Bible make a better person, a better neighbor, and a better citizen.

He was staunch in his appreciation and love for his country, his state, and his town.

He was proud of the progress Moore made, especially the paved roads, and looked forward to the day when there would be traffic signals in Moore.

He was “a man of God,” one among many pioneer ministers who helped shape the character, integrity, and destiny of the people of their day, and whose legacies still live on long after them.

Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in a previous issue of Moore Monthly.

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Senior Moment

Medical Terms Everyone Should Know And Understand

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, AGING SERVICES INC.

Sometimes during a doctor’s visit, the doctor will use terms that can be confusing if you do not know their meaning. This confusion can happen to anyone, no matter their age. Nearly nine out of every ten adults in the USA have difficulty with health terms and other medical information. You don’t have to get a medical degree to understand but it is worthwhile to study up so you can speak up. Be prepared to ask the questions that matter to you. Below is a list of key terms with easy to understand definitions.

GENERAL TERMS Acute: sudden start, intense, sharp or sever Analgesic: pain reliever such as aspirin, Advil or Tylenol Chronic: lasting a long time or without end Contusions: bruises Edema: swelling Embolism: blood clot Noninvasive: doesn’t require penetration with a needle or a scalpel NSAIDS: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce pain and swelling Palliative: easing symptoms like pain without curing Polyp: a growth on a mucous membrane (usually not cancerous) Subcutaneous: located just beneath the skin DIABETES TERMS Blood Glucose: type of sugar in your blood that is a source of fuel Hyperglycemia: evaluated blood sugar levels that occur when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or use it effectively Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar (or blood glucose) Insulin: blood sugar; essential for processing glucose and using it as energy Islets: insulin-producing cells in the pancreas Ketones: substances produced when fat cells break down in the blood Neuropathy: tingling or numbness in the extremities: diabetes side effect HEART HEALTH TERMS Arteriosclerosis: hardening of the arties Arrhythmia: problem with rhythm or speed of the heart Atrial fibrillation: common arrhythmia caused by a electrical problem in the heart Cardiac arrest: when an arrhythmia causes the heart to suddenly stop beating Cardiovascular: related to the heart and blood vessels Echocardiogram: test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart Heart failure: when the heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of the body Hypertension: high blood pressure Hypotension: low blood pressure Ischemia: when the heart muscle is starved for oxygen and nutrients, can lead to a heart attack Lipids: fats in the blood Myocardial infarction: when blood flow to part of the heart is cut off long enough to cause damage (aka heart attack) Palpitations: sensation that the heart is racing or pounding Vasodilator: medication that opens blood vessels

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JOINT HEALTH TERMS Arthroplasty: rebuilding of joints, or total joint replacement Arthroscopy: minimally invasive knee surgery using a lighted scope and narrow instruments inserted through small incisions in the skin Bursitis: pain from swollen fluid filled sacs around bones, muscles and tendons Cartilage: smooth covering on the ends of bones Corticosteroid: drug that suppresses inflammation Glucosamine: substance produced by the body to grow, repair and maintain cartilage Gout: painful swelling in a joint caused by a building up of uric acid Ligament: strong band of tissue that holds joints together Meniscus: shock-absorbing, stabilizing tissue between the bones of the knee Nodule: solid or raised bump Osteoarthritis: joint disease that causes the breakdown of cartilage over time Rheumatologist: doctor with specialized training in treating joints, bones and the immune system Synovial fluid: substance in the membrane lining of a joint that lubricates the joint Tendinitis: inflammation of the cord like structure that connects muscle to bone RESPIRATORY HEALTH TERMS Asthma: chronic inflammation or swelling of the airways in the lungs Alveoli: air sacs in the lungs Bronchial tubes: tubes for air inside your lungs Bronchioles: small, thin tubes that branch off the ends of the bronchial tubes COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that causes difficulty breathing Emphysema: chronic condition caused by damage to the alveoli Pulmonologist: doctor who specializes in treating lung problems Spirometry test: method of measuring how much air you can blow out and how fast Steroid: medication used to reduce swelling in lungs Trachea: windpipe

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Volleyball Preview

BY COLE POLAND

LIONS TRANSITIONING INTO NEW SEASON It’s a new look and feel in the offseason for Moore’s volleyball program. Nine Lions earned a spot on our All-City roster at the end of last season and six of them graduated. Add to it the loss of a coach and you’ve got practically a brand new team.

René Crockett took over as head coach in January so she’s had a little bit of extra time to get to know her team.

They’ve been active in practices and open gyms and team camps in the summer but now with the new season bearing down on them quickly, it’s time for Moore to get in game shape.

“Right now it’s just a group of very athletic girls,” Crockett says. “I have some seniors (who) are going to be very big leaders on my court, very important to my rotation and lineup. I have some young girls, some sophomores, who are right with the seniors.”

That’s one of those good problems to have, young players pushing up on the returning athletes competitively.

Moore’s volleyball program in not generally recognized as a power program. The Lions put together their best year in a long time last season but there’s still work to do. The biggest way Crockett is going about getting the team aver the hump is working on honing that raw athleticism into volleyball skills.

“It’s mainly the technique of the game that they’re lacking,” she says.

Working on that technique, she says, comes fairly easy for her team because of their athleticism and mental ability.

That gives the goal for the offseason a clearer focus on what they need to do to turn the corner.

“They know what they wanted to do,” says Crockett, “what they wanted to outcome to be. They just didn’t know how to execute.”

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JAGS GROWING WITH NEW COACH Kacia Sandburg stepped into the Westmoore volleyball head coaching job early in the summer. Having spent the whole break with her team, there are not a lot of things she doesn’t feel confident about.

“We are going to have three very competitive awesome teams,” Sandburg says, “and it’s making me very excited.”

She’s leading a young team with fewer seniors than last year and a large group of promising freshman and sophomores. The Jags have been consistent with their workouts this summer, showing up on time and putting in the effort, but the youth of the squad makes those workouts all the more important to get all the little things down pat.

More so, the youth of her squad is what excites Sandburg the most.

“I have quite a bit of young talent,” she says, “and to be able to harness that and to grow that and to imagine what we are going to be in three years, that is what is really exciting to me. The freshman team this year is going to be amazing.”

Talking about the freshman and what might happen three years from now is all well and good but what about this year? What kind of contribution will the varsity get from the younger players?

“They are going to contribute quite a bit. I’m going to have a pretty young varsity team and the lack of experience is going to be made up for because of how smart and talented and the love of volleyball that they have. That will be covered up by how much they want to play. They want to get better. They don’t want to let the ball drop. They will go all out.”

It’s a great spot for a rookie coach to be in and Sandburg is well aware of how lucky she is with her athletes.

“They work hard and they just want to get better which that’s all I can ask for.”

CATS WORK TO GET BACK TO STATE The Southmoore volleyball team is excited to get the new season underway. The Cats came up short of the State tournament last season after, in 2013, being the first city team ever to earn a spot.

Cats head coach Janet Brannon has a young team this year and expects some underclassmen to step up and take the lead for the team. That’s just one piece she’s thrilled about for the upcoming season.

“We are very excited about the athleticism,” Brannon says, “(the) talent, and, most importantly, how tight this group is together on and off of the court.”

It’s a group of athletes who’ve played together for a while who spend just as much time together off the court as they do on and know the difference of how to act and treat each other in those environments.

“This group of players is very special,” she says. “They have a lot of fun together off of the court and that carries onto the court in their team play. Once they are on the court, they hone in on competing and hold each other accountable. We are a very talented and young group. We will have to overcome the inexperience in their years with their talent.”

There’s that youth. It’s a sticking point for the Cats this season but Brannon is confident it won’t affect them too much. “(W)e are deep in multiple positions. We can run several different offenses with different setters. We are very interchangeable depending on our opponent. This team has an energy to it. They’re hungry. They’re goal oriented. They want to go back to state. They believe that they can do that with their tough schedule that they know will challenge them and their perseverance to get better at every thing that they do. They don’t give up on themselves or each other.”

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Community Announcements GENERAL YMCA Before and After School Care.

Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

Neighborhood Watch Program.

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

Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 793-5190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Closed on Holidays.

First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 4 p.m. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m. Menu is at www.moorechurch.com Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students toward academic success. Available to first- through sixth-graders every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore.

(Please bring an ID) Free Community Breakfast, 201 W. Main. On the second and fourth Saturday of every month a free continental breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Contact Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, OKC. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700.

American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month, 12–4 p.m. 207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms 550-8516.

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Fresh Start Community Church Grief Share Support Group. Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. Please contact Office at 794-7313 or Lyn Jacquemot at 326-5554 or ladylyn1941@gmail. com to register or participate.

VOLUNTEERS 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 information vis-it www. relayforlife.org/mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at 405-841-5817 or mel.rogers@cancer.org.

The Hugs Project, non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more info call 651-8359 or email TheHugsProject@cox.net.

Blue Star Mothers of America.

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

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed.

Call Darlene Carrell, 793-9069, Brand Center.

Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource 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 astrout@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 mis-sion. 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 Randall Cole, District 10 Chairman at 479-220-9735.

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 volunteer 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 735-3060.

SENIORS Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Monday–Friday. Meal offered at 11:30 a.m. Call by 1 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00.

P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors.

Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448.

Moore Council on Aging.

Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments.

8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Call 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

Types of Transportation: Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesday and Thursday from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583.

“Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.

ONGOING CLUBS & CLASSES AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 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 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.

Clubs & Classes 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 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns, 376-5653.

Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate.

Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Moore Rotary Club. Wednesdays at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

Morning Fitness is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday at 9 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call 405-793-2600 for more info.

The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization meets at 11 a.m. the third Saturday during the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Meeting location is the Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St, Del City.

If you need directions, call 405-445-7040.

Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact 237-1171 VFW Bruce January Post 8706. Meet monthly on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main in Moore.

All veterans are welcome. For more information, contact Mike Eaton at 405-831-4405 or visit the post’s website at www.vfwpost8706.org.

WOMEN Moms Club of Moore meets the second Thursday of the month at Westmoore Community Church. www. momsclubsofmoore.com

FITNESS First Baptist Church of Moore.

FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Center. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/running track. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 735-2527.

Tai Chi is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Thursday at 6 p.m. for ages 13 and up.

The class is free. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Afternoon Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call 405-7932600 for more information.

Pickleball is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. Ages 10 and up. The class is free.

Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Zumba with Crystal happens at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th. Cost is $4 for one class or $15 for a five-class punch card. For more information contact Crystal Forinash at 405-626-8711; zumba_ with_crystal@yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com.

MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at 405-735-6387.

Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines.

Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern. Call 436-5828 for more information.

RECOVERY/SUPPORT Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery, 12-Step Program will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m. at 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

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

First Baptist Church Grief Share. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, disappointments; and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Meets weekly on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Senior Exercise at the Brand Senior Center is at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

First Baptist Church Divorce Care. Support group for those going through a divorce. Meets weekly on Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Moore Community Center Zumba Classes Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090.

First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.

Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

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

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Classes held Monday – 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 465-1925 or email to fiftyonefiftybjj@ yahoo.com.

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Events Brand Senior Center

For more info on activities and times, call 793-9069.

August 4 10:00 a.m. Country Music House Singers August 6 10:00 a.m. Wii Bowling

11:00 a.m. OG&E “Heat Stress” speaker John Koons August 7 10:00 a.m. MCOA Monthly Meeting August 11 10:00 a.m. Last Chance Band

10:00 a.m. Library

10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks by Loving Care August 13 10:30 a.m. Singing by Roger Eaton & Bill McDonald August 18 10:00 a.m. Country Music House Singers

12:30 p.m. AARP Board Meeting August 19 11:45 a.m. Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park August 20 10:45 a.m. Snodgrass Chiropractic “Arthritis”

10:30 a.m. Arbor House Blood Pressure Checks August 25 10:00 a.m. BINGO provided by Allegiance Credit Union

10:00 a.m. Library

11:00 a.m. “Sing & Play” provided by Greg

6:00 p.m. AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner August 31 10:00 a.m. MCOA Board Meeting

Exercise: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:15 a.m.

Exercise Wednesday 12:15 p.m.

Line Dancing Lessons Thursday 9-11 a.m.

Wood Carving Thursday 1 p.m.

Oil Painting Dominos, Card Games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, and volunteer work to assist the homebound is available at the Brand Center daily.

Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 405-799-3130. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center: 501 E. Main.

Reservations for meals: 405-793-9069. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00

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2 bunnies 1 reindeer 2 jellyfish 2 spiders 1 hedgehog 1 fox 1 octopus 1 sand castle

7 crabs 8 fish 4 forks 1 pair of sunglasses 7 acorns 2 rings 1 clock 1 caterpillar

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City of Moore Parks & Recreation MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER Normal Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Open Gym 15 & under (school ID recommended) Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

16 & up (must have ID) Monday - Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Hours are subject to change without notice. Gym may be closed at any time due to special events, league play, or other activities.

Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center, $15 a month per person or $5 per class. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Instructor, Ritchel Schultz. For more infor-mation, call 405-793-5090.

Tippi Toes at Moore Community Center High-energy dance classes for ages 15 months to ten years. Mini shows will be held in the fall with a spring recital in May. Tuition is $50 per month and registration is $30, which includes a t-shirt. Visit www.tippitoesdance.com or call 361-3620 for information. Schedule is as follows: Tuesday 5:30 p.m.: Toddler & Me (ages 18 months-3 years) Tuesday 6:15 p.m.: Ballet, Tap and Jazz (ages 3-4) Tuesday 6:15 p.m.: Ballet, Tap and Jazz (ages 7-9) Wednesday 5:45 p.m.: Toddler & Me (ages 18 months – 3 years) Wednesday 6:30 p.m.: Ballet, Tap and Jazz (ages 3-4) Thursday 4:45 p.m.: Ballet, Tap and Jazz (ages 3-4) Thursday 5:30 p.m.: Baby Ballet & Tiny Toes (ages 2-3) Thursday 6:15 p.m.: Ballet, Tap and Jazz (ages 5-6) Thursday 7:00 p.m.: Hip Hop (ages 4-6) Thursday 7:00 p.m.: Hip Hop (ages 7-10)

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Family Story Time 11 a.m. – Saturday, August 1, 15

Tai Chi 10 a.m. – Sat, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Pilates 6 p.m. – Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Story Time 10 a.m. - Tuesday, August 4, 18, 25

Lego Mindstorms Robots 1 p.m. – Saturday, August 1, 15

Children’s Story Time and Craft 10 and 11 a.m. - Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Tween Scene: Scratch Computer Programming 4:30 p.m. – Tuesday, August 4, 11, 18, 25

Beginner’s Yoga 6 p.m. – Mon, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Lego Quest 4:30 p.m. – Tuesday, August 4

Zumba 7 p.m. – Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Books, Barks and Buddies 6:30 p.m. – Tuesday, August 4, 18

Internet Basics, Part 1 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, August 4 Zumba 6 p.m. – Thur, August 6, 13, 20, 27

Lapsit Story Time 10 and 10:45 a.m. - Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26

Basic PowerPoint 2010 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, August 11

Back to School Health Fair 10 a.m. – Tuesday, August 11

Open for Business Book Discussion 6 p.m. – Thursday, August 13

Make and Take 10 a.m. - Thursday, August 13, 27

On the Same Page Book Discussion 5:30 p.m. – Monday, August 17

Movie in the Park at Little River Park 8:30 p.m. – Friday, August 14

Twitter Basics 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, August 18

Sensory Story Time 10 a.m. – Friday, August 21

Homemade Spa Treatments 6:30 p.m. – Monday, August 24

Baby Story Time and Play 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 Back to School Bash 4 p.m. – Thursday, August 6 Sensory Story Time 10 a.m. – Friday, August 7

Penn Avenue Literacy Society Book Discussion 6:30 p.m. – Thursday, August 13 Adult Paint Night 6:30 p.m. – Tuesday, August 18

TLC (Touch, Learn and Create) 10 a.m. – Wednesday, August 19

Smartphone Basics 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, August 25 Moore Reads Book Discussion 6:30 p.m. – Thursday, August 27

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Calendar of Events - August 2015 AUGUST 1 – SATURDAY City of Moore Fishing Derby.

7:30 a.m. Little River Park, 700 SW 4th Street. The City of Moore and the OK Wildlife Department will co-host a fishing derby. For more information and to register, go to www.cityofmoore.com.

Grooving With The 70’s. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore. The Yellow Rose Dinner Theater presents the award winning production of “Grooving with the 70’s Show” with new numbers and more great 70’s music. Come relive this fabulous decade with great music, lots of fun, comedy and more. Dress in your favorite 70’s style and win a prize. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 405-793-7779. All tickets include dinner & show.

More info about the show at yellowrosetheater.org.

Old Town Farmer’s Market.

8:00 a.m. to Noon. Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

AUGUST 2 – SUNDAY Back to School Bash. 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 304 SW 134th Street, Oklahoma City.

Free school supplies to all children present ages pre-k through 12th grade. There will also be music, food, games, door prizes and inflatables.

AUGUST 3 – MONDAY City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

AUGUST 4 – TUESDAY Cancer Support Group. 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main Street, Moore. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

National Night Out. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Citywide. For more information, contact Sgt. David Dickinson at ddickinson@cityofmoore.com.

Parks Board Meeting.

7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

...Join us at we watch the Energy take on LA Galaxy II. Contact Dustin Harris at 235-5425 or dustin. harris@prodigal.com to purchase tickets.

AUGUST 5 – WEDNESDAY American Legion. 207 SW 1st Street, Moore. Open for all veterans from Noon to 4 p.m. Call 405-7945446 for more information.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road, Moore.

Soul Food Community Dinner.

5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free community dinner each Wednesday to feed your appetite for food, fun, fellowship, and friends. The menu can be found on www.moorechurch.com.

Ribbon Cutting.

2:30 p.m. Computer RX, 750 SW 24th Street, Moore.

The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore.

Soul Food Community Dinner.

5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free community dinner each Wednesday to feed your appetite for food, fun, fellowship, and friends. The menu can be found on www.moorechurch.com.

AUGUST 10 – MONDAY AUGUST 13 – THURSDAY Celebrate Recovery Support Group.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

Business Before Hours. 8:00 a.m. Chick-fil-A, 2001 S. Telephone Road, Moore.

Liberty Republican Women Meeting.

7 p.m. Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, 1317 N. Moore Avenue, Moore. For more information, contact Connie Jo Gardner at 405-831-9058.

Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.”

7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your favorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music.

Call (405) 737-7611 for more information.

Moore Public Schools School Board Meeting.

6 p.m. MPS Administration Building, 1500 SE 4th Street, Moore.

Old Town Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

AUGUST 11 – TUESDAY

VFW Bruce January Post 8706 Monthly Meeting. 7 p.m. Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main Street, Moore. Join us on the second Thursday of every month for our meeting. All veterans are welcome. For more information, call Mike Eaton at 405-831-4405 or check out the website at www.vfwpost8706.org.

AUGUST 6 – THURSDAY Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.”

7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your favorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music.

Call (405) 737-7611 for more information.

Old Town Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

Stitch ‘N Time. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge Drive, Oklahoma City. Bring a new or old project of crochet, needlepoint, quilting, or just plain sewing and visit with others while working on projects. For more information, call 405-692-8700.

AUGUST 7 – FRIDAY The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore. Starring award winning performer Joshua Vanover, this brand new Elvis show pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Unlike any Elvis show done before at the Yellow Rose Theater, this show features his great gospel performances, ballads and the rock and roll that changed the world forever. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 405-793-7779. All tickets include dinner & show. Find more information about the show at yellowrosetheater.org.

Blue Star Mothers Proceed Event.

All-day. S&B Burger Joint, 7745 S. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City. Join the Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter 6 South Oklahoma City Area for a great meal and S&B will give 10% of the proceeds to support deployed troops and local veteran groups. For more information, contact Linda at l.rakett@cox.net.

Bridal Tasting Affair. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eve Centre, 8601 S. Western Avenue. Oklahoma City. For the bride to be, this showcase will feature our most popular menu items. You will be enjoying appetizers, entrees, desserts and more! For more information, contact Michael at 405-556-0377.

Cancer Support Group. 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main Street, Moore. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

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

RSVP at www.moorechamber.com.

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

AUGUST 14 – FRIDAY Movie in the Park. 7 - 11 p.m. Little River Park, 700 SW 4th Street, Moore. Bring your own blanket or chair to watch The Box Trolls.

South OKC Rotary Club. Noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. Southwest 44th and South Western, Oklahoma City The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore. Starring award winning performer Joshua Vanover, this brand new Elvis show pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Unlike any Elvis show done before at the Yellow Rose Theater, this show features his great gospel performances, ballads and the rock and roll that changed the world forever. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 405-793-7779. All tickets include dinner & show. Find more information about the show at yellowrosetheater.org.

AUGUST 12 – WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15 – SATURDAY

AUGUST 8 – SATURDAY Social Media for Business Professionals.

6 - 9 p.m. Moore-Norman Technology Center, 13301 S. Penn Ave., Oklahoma City. Learn how to create an account, complete a profile, join groups, connect with contacts, and search on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Register at mntc.edu.

Come Saturday Breakfast. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main Street, Moore. The free meal is aimed at helping families and seniors make ends meet by providing breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

South Chamber Night at OKC Energy FC. 7 p.m. Taft Stadium, 2901 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City. ...

Old Town Farmer’s Market. 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard Ave, Moore.

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American Legion.

207 SW 1st Street, Moore. Open for all veterans from Noon to 4 p.m. Call 405-794-5446 for more info.

City of Moore Blood Drive. 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road, Moore.

Old Town Farmer’s Market.

8:00 a.m. to Noon. Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore.

Calendar of Events - August 2015 AUGUST 17 – MONDAY

AUGUST 21 – FRIDAY

AUGUST 25 – TUESDAY

AUGUST 28 – FRIDAY

City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Chick-fil-A Stuffed Animal Sleepover. 5 – 7 p.m.

Chick-fil-A, 2001 S. Telephone Avenue, Moore.

Chick-fil-A is hosting a sleepover for your kids’ furriest friends. Your family is invited for play time, a craft, story time, bedtime snacks and a visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. When it’s over, you’ll head home, but your stuffed animals will stay for a slumber party they won’t forget!

Meet them here the next morning, Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 am - 10:00 am, to see pictures from the slumber party and find out all about their adventures!

Cancer Support Group. 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main Street, Moore. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

Cleveland County Master Gardener Training Classes. 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 601 E. Robinson, Norman.

AUGUST 26 – WEDNESDAY

South OKC Rotary Club. Noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. Southwest 44th and South Western, Oklahoma City.

Cleveland County Master Gardener Training Classes. 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 601 E. Robinson, Norman. Topics covered include: botany, vegetable gardening, disease and insect control, trees, shrubs, fruit, fertilizing, lawn care, plus more. Apply online at: oces.okstate. edu/cleveland.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road, Moore

Celebrate Recovery Support Group. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting.

6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore AUGUST 18 – TUESDAY Cancer Support Group. 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main Street, Moore. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

AUGUST 19 – WEDNESDAY After School Arts Program. 4 p.m. Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 8200 S. Penn Avenue, Oklahoma City. Children attending preschool to eighth grade are invited to come after school, play, do homework and participate in exciting art activities. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.

Free to all. Register online at shumcokc.org or call 405-681-5515.

American Legion. 207 SW 1st Street, Moore. Open for all veterans from Noon to 4 p.m. Call 405-7945446 for more information.

First Day of School. Moore Public Schools.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road, Moore.

Soul Food Community Dinner.

5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free community dinner each Wednesday to feed your appetite for food, fun, fellowship, and friends. The menu can be found on www.moorechurch.com.

AUGUST 20 – THURSDAY Business After Hours. 5 – 7 p.m. HeyDay Entertainment, 3201 Market Place, Norman.

Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.”

7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your favorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music.

Call (405) 737-7611 for more information.

Networking Breakfast. 8:00 a.m. Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main Street, Moore. Cost is $8.

RSVP at www.moorechamber.com.

Old Town Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

South OKC Rotary Club. Noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. Southwest 44th and South Western, Oklahoma City.

The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore.

AUGUST 22 – SATURDAY Come Saturday Breakfast. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main Street, Moore. The free meal is aimed at helping families and seniors make ends meet by providing breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

Old Town Farmer’s Market. 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore. Starring award winning performer Joshua Vanover, this brand new Elvis show pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Unlike any Elvis show done before at the Yellow Rose Theater, this show features his great gospel performances, ballads and the rock and roll that changed the world forever. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 405-793-7779. All tickets include dinner & show. Find more information about the show at yellowrosetheater.org.

After School Arts Program. 4 p.m. Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 8200 S. Penn Avenue, Oklahoma City American Legion. 207 SW 1st Street, Moore.

Open for all veterans from Noon to 4 p.m.

Call 405-794-5446 for more information.

The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore.

AUGUST 29 – SATURDAY

Soul Food Community Dinner.

5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free community dinner each Wednesday to feed your appetite for food, fun, fellowship, and friends. The menu can be found on www.moorechurch.com AUGUST 27 – THURSDAY Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.”

7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your favorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music.

Call (405) 737-7611 for more information.

Financial Class: Education Planning/401K Planning. 6:00 p.m. Moore Community Center, 301 S Howard Ave. Moore. For more information, call 405-794-3400.

Legislative Breakfast with Senator James Lankford. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Oklahoma Heart Hospital, 5200 East I-240 Service Road. RSVP required. For more information or to RSVP, call 405-634-1436.

Lunch and Learn. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MooreNorman Technology Center, 13301 S. Penn. Avenue, Oklahoma City. Kristine Sexter, President of WorkWise Production & FindTrainKeep, explores motivating without money. How you can improve employee engagement and retention.

Register at mntc.edu.

CT Clothing Closet. 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 clothing, women’s clothing, and kid’s clothing, along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members.

Moore War Run. 7 a.m. Moore High School, 300 N. Eastern Avenue, Moore. A 5K run benefiting scholarships for local high school seniors. To register, go to moorewarrun.com.

Old Town Farmer’s Market. 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

The Legendary Elvis. The Yellow Rose Theater, 1005 SW 4th Street, Moore AUGUST 31 - MONDAY Ambassador Breakfast. 8:00 a.m. Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main Street, Moore. RSVP at www.moorechamber.com.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

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Old Town Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Moore Community Center South Parking Lot, 301 S. Howard Avenue, Moore.

AUGUST 24 – MONDAY Celebrate Recovery Support Group. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

Ribbon Cutting. 4:30 p.m. INTEGRIS Family Care Plaza Mayor, 7000 Crossroads Boulevard, Suite 2086, Oklahoma City.

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Moore Resident Competes in 2015 Warrior Games

BY CHLOE’ STRICKLAND

In 2001, Petty Officer 1st Class (retired) Andrew Johnson took orders to Tinker Air Force Base in Del City.

In 2004, he moved to Moore, and has lived here ever since.

In 2009, Petty Officer Johnson was diagnosed with brain cancer. He said that a lot of soul searching went on when he was first diagnosed with brain cancer.

“It was humbling in one aspect and a reality check in another. My new birthday is April 26th, 2009. That was when I was diagnosed. The day we are born, we start dying. It’s about what we do between then and the time we are put in the ground…the living part… is what we need to do and not focus on the end. A lot of people, when they get diagnosed with cancer, they focus on the end. They don’t focus on, ‘what do I need to do right now?’ I need to tell everyone that I know that I love them. I need to try as hard as I can as long as I can because tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone of us.”

After surgery, he was paralyzed on his entire right side of his body. He could not move his right arm very well and his right leg was deadweight.

When the doctor first told him that he would never regain the use of his leg below the knee, his response was, “at least I can still play catch with my son in the backyard.”

Through his rehabilitation and the Navy Safe Harbor Program, he learned about adaptive sports, which allows for competitive individuals with disabilities to compete in different sporting events. This is where he was first introduced to the Department of Defense Warrior Games, which is an annual sporting competition that brings together wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from across the country. In 2010, he was invited to participate and help represent the Navy in the first ever Department of Defense Warrior Games.

His fight with brain cancer never stopped him from competing and doing what he loves.

“Just because I’m different doesn’t mean I can’t participate in a high level activity. I can’t run a four-minute mile anymore but I can still run. I can still be competitive out here.”

The sporting events for the games are set up in three or four different categories in terms of your abilities.

For example, in cycling, there is upright cycling, which is just a normal bike, which he competes in. There are also recumbent bicycles, which place the rider in a laidback reclining position, and finally there are hand cycles, which are operated by your hands. There are also other

sports such as wheelchair basketball and seated volleyball. Depending on your injury, you can qualify for any one of those specific categories.

Since 2010, Petty Officer Johnson has competed in four of the Warrior Games. The most recent games in 2015 were hosted in Quantico, Virginia, where he represented Team Navy on the track and in cycling.

“You have to have the drive like an animal. You want to win, but at the same time you are supporting your fellow service men, not just in the same branch, but people with similar stories, similar journeys.”

Each of the participants has come from rehab, to recovery, and into sports.

“It’s fun,” he said. “You want to win, but the support here is what we try to focus on. We want to bring people out of the house, off the couch, out of hospital bed and into a new normal. You’re not going to be like you were, but you can still have a lot of fun.”

Petty Officer 1st Class (retired) Andrew Johnson

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Norman Regional Moore Host Topping Out Ceremony

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Standing amongst the concrete pillars and beams that will be the new Norman Regional Moore, a construction milestone was celebrated.

“Arm in arm with this community, our physicians and staff from across the entire health system came together to once again triumph over a temporary tragedy,” said Chief Administrative Officer for Norman Regional Moore and Healthplex Richie Splitt during the ceremony. “And look at us now, in this place with so much great hope for the future.”

For all in attendance, the celebration was one of progress, hope and healing on the same grounds that were devastated on May 20, 2013. Many of the same staff members that were there when the EF-5 tornado struck joyously reunited to honor the journey of growth and healing that followed the storm.

“I would be remiss if I didn’t honor those who were here in their place on that day,” said Splitt.

The moment was met with much gratitude and applause on the grounds of a place that will bring peace of mind to the community that anxiously awaits the facility’s completion.

“It is going to be a high for sure,” said physician Misty Hsieh. “It is one of those things that we have all looked forward to, maybe sometimes wondered if it was ever going to happen. Three years seems like a really long time, but now that we are under a year until we are here, we are ready to be back home taking care of the Moore community.”

On the one-year anniversary of the tornado, Norman Regional announced that it would be rebuilding the medical center. Now ten months away from completion, it was special for all involved to gather within the structure that will soon provide care to the people of Moore.

“At times, it is overwhelming,” said Splitt. “When you think about the place where we started this whole process and

where we are today it can be overwhelming emotionally. But to be here and to see the structure and to be inside and to feel its permanence, that is very exciting and heartwarming at the same time.”

Crews honored this construction milestone by raising a cedar tree to the building’s highest point, an act set to bring luck and prosperity to the facility’s future occupants.

“This entire process has been very important to our people,” said Splitt. “They were eager to get back to our temporary facility and have been providing great care there. And to see the structure rise up out of the ground has been heartwarming.”

Those in attendance also signed one of the walls of the facility’s safe room. Some simply signed their name, while others wrote memories and messages of hope and healing. Yet, one message stood out for all to see… the words Moore Strong.

“One of the things that we learned a long time ago is a community without

a hospital is a community in stress,” said Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis. “It is something that you worry about, but we will soon no longer have to worry.”

And for all, the Topping Out Ceremony was an opportunity to look back at the past and celebrate being one step closer to recovery for the Moore community.

“This community has been through the ringer,” said Norman Regional Health System CEO and President David Whitaker. “We come back every time bigger and better. And this facility is our commitment that we are going to be here.”

“I would be remiss if I didn’t honor those who were here in their place on that day,” Richie Splitt

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Celebration in the Heartland PHOTOS BY ROB MORRIS

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EricaJames Band Defies Genre to Deliver Powerfully Unique Sound

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BY ROB MORRIS

If you’re one of those music fans who is tired of the over-produced and formulaic sounds being pouring from your favorite streaming service or satellite radio station these days, then you owe it to yourself to check out the EricaJames Band. The Moore-based group put on a scintillating show at last month’s Celebration in the Heartland and delivered a unique sound that deserves a wider audience.

“It’s kind of like a gypsy-jazz rock with a kind of hard rock edge,” is how Erica herself describes it.

But to be honest, while it’s easy to spot all sorts of influences in her original works it’s a lot harder to pin it down as one specific style. The band began as a father-daughter duo 17 years ago and has toured nationally five times.

“We get a lot of compliments from people saying that it reminds them of Kansas or Trans-Siberian Orchestra,” said

James, “It’s mostly instrumental rock, but we’re starting to incorporate a little bit of vocals.”

Erica, who was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been playing violin since she was 10 years old. Her father, James, began his love affair with the guitar at the age of 14. The pair teamed up when Erica was 13 and took the name EricaJames, a name that has stuck with the band through the years. While most violinists follow a more traditional path, Erica followed her muse in a much different direction.

“You see a violin and you think classical or you see a fiddle and you think bluegrass or country,” said Erica. “I had a dream of taking the violin outside of the traditional realm,” That dream has lead to an exhilarating blend that defies typical genres. One of the things that makes the EricaJames

Band sound so different is Erica’s approach to blending the violin with different musical styles.

“I’d heard a lot of classically trained artists who go with rock bands, but they played their classical style,” said Erica, “But I hadn’t heard anybody shred or make those screaming sounds, so that’s what kind of what I’ve wanted to do since I was little.”

Erica, lists Steve Vai and Joe Satriani at the top of the list of musicians who’ve influenced her sound, has succeeded in producing something that’s unlike anything else out there right now. Her bandmates were drawn to that unique sound. Drummer Justin Combs was invited to jam with Erica one night and was instantly inspired.

“I told her, ‘Hey let’s get something going!’ because it was so much different,” said Combs. “I still love hard rock and

heavy metal, but this is a whole lot of fun and I love playing it.”

Lead guitarist Jeremy Hulsey connected with the band via a Craig’s List post. He says the originality of the music, with it’s blends of Celtic and rock influence, is challenging and invigorating.

“It’s not just a rock band and it’s not just a jazz band,” said Hulsey, “You get a little bit of everything and that’s why I like playing with her so much.”

You can learn more about the EricaJames Band and their latest CD, “Tempest: Coming Full Circle” at www. ericajameslive.com or at their Reverb Nation web page at www.reverbnation. com/ericajames.

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Slow Pitch Softball All-City

BY COLE POLAND

This slow pitch season found all three city teams again in place to compete for a State title. Everybody made at least the semifinals, with Southmoore beating Westmoore to get to the championship game. The SaberCats, though, fell to Broken Arrow.

Westmoore’s Sydney Ramsey put together an outstanding year, hitting .759 with 25 homeruns and 104 RBI. Of her 82 hits, 54 went for extra bases.

FIRST TEAM P – Larie Amos (Westmoore) C – Emily Richardson (Southmoore) 1B – Morgan McMullin (Southmoore) 2B – Amanda Moreno (Moore) 3B – Trenity Edwards (Southmoore) SS – Sydney Ramsey (Westmoore) OF – Shelby Baker (Westmoore) OF – Kari Briggs (Southmoore) OF – Sierra Crick (Moore) OF – Lindsey Stoeckel (Southmoore) EH – Halle Melone (Moore) SECOND TEAM P – Makenna Burge (Southmoore) C – Kendra Hall (Westmoore) 1B – Ryann Epperley (Westmoore) 2B – Sidney Green (Westmoore) 3B – Bailey Whitmore (Westmoore) SS – Gabby Pineros (Southmoore) OF – Kennedy Jackson (Moore) OF – Bailey McKittrick (Moore) OF – Rachael Toft (Westmoore) OF – Brenique Wright (Moore) EH – Caitlyn White (Westmoore) HONORABLE MENTION Sabrina Childers – OF (Southmoore) Demi Dobbs – 3B (Moore) Taylor Lea – C (Moore) Cheyanne Mann – 2B (Southmoore) Kylie Moates – P (Moore) Hunter Strickland – OF (Westmoore) Yesenia Torres – OF (Southmoore)

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Answer Crew - Business After experiencing steady annual growth of 15-20% for the first few years of my business, sales have dipped and become flat. How can I fix this?

This is not unusual. Companies evolve in stages. It sounds like it’s time for you to reassess and innovate. Examine your business by answering these questions to find opportunities that will lead to growth: Market Intelligence Markets can change. You need to keep an eye on your market to make sure your product/service is still viable.

• Have the wants/needs of your customers changed?

• Did your once innovative product/service take hits in the marketplace after other businesses copied it?

• What are your competitors doing/offering? How does their pricing or competitive advantage compare to yours?

• How can you innovate and differentiate yourself from similar businesses in the market?

Sales Effectiveness In order to have robust sales you need quality leads, talented sales people, and an understanding of the needs of the market and your customers.

• Are customer retention rates increasing/decreasing and why?

• Do you have a written customer management process to retain customers and is it followed?

• Are your sales people utilizing an active customer referral system?

• Is your sales staff more concerned about serving themselves rather than the customer?

• Does your sales staff have trouble closing deals? Has this changed in a past few years?

• Do you survey your customers and ask them why they chose you?

• Do you survey prospects who go with another company and ask them why they chose someone else?

• If you do, analyze the results and adjust accordingly?

• How much time does the sales staff spend servicing accounts rather than seeking out new business?

• Are there some accounts that could be serviced by a customer service rep so the salesperson has more time to find new business?

• Have you identified your top 10 prospects and do you always have the next 10 top prospects in reserve?

• Do you have weekly sales meetings to gain feedback from your sales staff about what is and isn’t working?

• Do you hold your sales team accountable for activity and results?

• Have your sales people become complacent with no incentive to try harder?

• Do you provide continuing educations/training opportunities for your sales staff to make them better and more effective?

• Do you need to hire new sales people?

• Have you identified trigger events, seasons, or conditions that indicate when a customer is ready to buy?

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Customer Service Whether it is the frontline staff or upper management, customers need to experience consistently positive customer service.

• Is excellent customer service a priority to all of your employees?

• Are you delivering what you promised to your customers at the time of the sale?

• Do you add value to your customers?

• Have you conducted an independent survey of your customers lately to gain their perspective?

Flat or declining sales are generally not a result of one thing, but several. This requires continuous attention to the market and monitoring of sales results. Sales volume will increase again with attention in the appropriate areas. Good Selling!

Henry Dumas Small Business Management Coordinator Moore Norman Technology Center 405-809-3540 www.mntc.edu

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Baseball All-City

BY COLE POLAND

The All—City Baseball team comes with six of the nine first team positions taken by the 6A State runner-up Westmoore Jaguars. The list is loaded with talent, with three signees to the University of Oklahoma, two Sooner verbal commits, and an MLB draft lock.

The roster offers plenty of interest into next season for the Lions, Jags, and SaberCats, because 12 of these 19 players graduated in May. FIRST TEAM P – Kyle Tyler (Westmoore) C – Hunter Southerland (Westmoore) IN – Tristan Johnson (Southmoore) IN – Nolan Park (Westmoore) IN – Tristan Tipps (Westmoore) IN – Brandon Zaragoza (Westmoore) OF – Blake Brewster (Moore) OF – Deshawn Lookout (Westmoore) OF – Conner Uselton (Southmoore) HONORABLE MENTION Hunter Bohanan - OF (Westmoore) Casey Cooper - C (Moore) Austin Davis - P (Southmoore) Kaevon Edwards - OF (Southmoore) Braidyn Fink – OF (Westmoore) Connor Gaughan - P (Southmoore) Dylan Grove - P (Moore) Tyler Martin - P (Moore) Blaze Schein - P (Southmoore) Shelby Sherrill - P (Southmoore)

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Answer Crew - Accounting

FINALIST 2015

Dear Tax Guy: Is it just my imagination or do some people get to claim more benefits from the system and what is the Government going to do about it?

A Confused, Angry Reader Dear Reader: It’s not just your imagination. There are three loopholes that are currently being used by some people. Like I have said in a previous article, it depends on which side of the issue you are standing on as to how you will describe it. What you call a benefit, the government calls an expenditure, and someone else calls a loophole. The more complex a system, the more unintended consequences can creep in. This is a well-known phenomenon in economics (which has rightfully been called ‘the dismal science’), not so well-heeded by politicians writing laws.

The first ‘loophole’ we’ll consider (all three seem to be in play as Congress and the Administration look at how they are being used) is what has been called the ‘backdoor’ Roth IRA. This was created when Congress lifted the income restrictions on conversions from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. They did not lift the restrictions on the contributions to the Roth accounts. So people that make too much money to make a direct contribution to a Roth IRA could make a non-deductible (no tax benefit in the current year) traditional IRA then shortly thereafter roll it over into a Roth IRA. Voila! You have a Roth IRA in a year in which you made too much money to contribute to it! Now there are, as you probably suspect, complications that HAVE to be taken into account when doing this. Like the people on Animal Planet shows always tell you, do not try to do this yourself at home.

Another strategy has been called the Stretch IRA. Under some conditions, people who inherit an IRA have the option of taking distributions over their lifetimes. Those families that could afford to fund or convert traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs could potentially provide tax-free income to heirs for decades, since Roth IRA withdrawals are not typically taxed.

The last thing we’ll talk about in this month’s article is aggressive strategies for Social Security. One thing to remember is that when Social Security first started it was only for the worker. Period. No disability benefits for the worker and his dependent children under age 18; no spousal benefits, etc. As the concept of security of income in our society expanded, it was like adding train cars to an already moving train. Provisions were added to the law and the program that very smart people (not me, I always seem to have to read about them, not see them first) have been able to use for themselves and their clients’ benefits. There are potentially hundreds of scenarios for maximizing your Social Security benefits. It is not just file for Social Security at either age 62, or your full social security age, or age 70.

But, have no fear, when Congress closes these ‘loopholes’, they will probably inadvertently create more. Stay tuned. And, please remember, tax and finance are always fact-dependent and situation-sensitive.

Mike Rush, CPA Mrush11@cox.net Tel: 405.833.0780

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Movie Guide - August 2015

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Fantastic Four

The Man from U.N.C.L.E

Regression

Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.

A father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committing.

Masterminds

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A night guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history.

Hitman: Agent 47

Ricki and the Flash A musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family.

Shaun the Sheep Movie When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it’s up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

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Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.

An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.

She’s Funny That Way From renowned director Peter Bogdanovich, SHE’S FUNNY THAT WAY is a screwball comedy featuring the interconnected personal lives of the cast and crew of a Broadway production.

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Let’s Get Small: Marvel Scores Again with “Antman”

BY ROB MORRIS

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay, Paul Rudd Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña, Judy Greer

Antman is not your top-shelf superhero for what are probably obvious reasons. His superpowers are shrinking down to an insectsized stature and the ability to communicate with ants. Those powers aren’t all that impressive when you compare them to, say, being a demigod with a mythical lightningpowered hammer or wearing a high-tech, weaponized suit of armor that also enables you to fly. But in the hands of director Peyton Reed (“Down With Love”, “Yes Man”) and writer/ actor Paul Ruud (“Anchorman”, “This is 40”, “I Love You, Man”) Marvel Studios latest addition to the cinematic superhero pantheon overcomes some very uneven pacing to earn a spot in the middle of the comic book movie pack.

While “Antman” is an origin movie, it’s a decidedly different one. The superhero’s origin actually takes place decades earlier when brilliant scientist Hank Pam (Michael Douglas) develops the “Pym Particle”, a solution that can decrease or increase the size and mass of objects or living being. As the person shrinks their molecules move closer together, making them increasingly stronger. In short, they “get small” (thank you, Steve Martin!) but also get very strong. Picture ants carrying objects many times larger and heavier than their body weight and you get the picture.

Pym and his wife actually put his discovery to use in the 1980’s, working secretly as the original Antman and the Wasp. The movie opens with a brief nod to his at SHIELD headquarters where Pym confronts an ambitious agent over the improper use of the Pym Particle. Also on hand for the confrontation are Tony Stark’s father, Howard Stark, and Agent Peggy Carter.

Fast forward to our current day and we’re introduced to Scott Lang (Paul Ruud), a burglar with a masters degree in computer science, who is enduring a painful last-day-inprison ritual with the biggest, baddest dude on the cell block. Lang is determined to reenter legitimate society and reconnect with his young daughter, Cassie, but his prison record and his best-friend Luis (Michael Peña) keep dragging him back toward a life of crime. Lang decides to do “one more job” and ends up in possession of Pym’s original Antman suit. This propels Lang into a relationship with Pym and his daughter Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) that puts Antman in the path of the movie’s villain, Darren Cross (Corey Stoll) who has developed his own version of the Pym Particle and is planning to sell it to the highest bidder along with a weaponized version of the Antman suit known as the “Yellowjacket.”

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“Antman” exists in the same Marvel Universe where you’ll find The Avengers, Daredevil, and Spiderman and the movie acknowledges that fact in both subtle and overtly engaging ways that feel pretty natural for the most part. But this Marvel movie has a much more intimate feel than recent offerings from the company.

There are no hordes of aliens streaming in through a dimensional rift to conquer the world, no evil entity from Asgard threatening to swallow up the universe in darkness forever, nor are there legions of killer robots threatening to drop an asteroid-sized chunk of the planet to wipe out life as we know it. The stakes are still high, but it’s simply one man trying to stop another man from doing something evil. And that is, in and of itself, refreshing.

Also refreshing is the balance Reed and Ruud find between comic book action and comedy. Most of the credit for that can be given to Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead”, “The World’s End”) and Joe Cornish. Wright was originally slated to direct “Antman” and wrote the script along with Joe Cornish. Wright left the project just as production was starting and Reed stepped in to direct while Ruud and Adam McKay (“Anchorman 2”, “Get Hard”) added their comedic touch to the script. What’s worth noting is that often these kinds of hand-

offs can send a movie’s tone way off course, but this team managed to keep it on track for the most part. The pacing is slow and uneven early on, but it all evens out round about the mid-point of the game and from that point on Antman is hitting on all cylinders.

At first glance Ruud doesn’t come across as the type of actor to fill out a superhero suit. To his credit as an actor he embraces that dynamic and completely earns his place in the Marvel universe. Evangeline Lilly isn’t given a whole lot to do this time around, but one of the movie’s two post-credit stingers makes it clear that she’ll have plenty of heavy-lifting to contribute when Antman returns to the cineplex. There’s also another stinger that you’ll want to wait around to the very end of the credits to see.

One last note: Michael Peña comes close to stealing every scene he’s in, especially the ones where he’s simply trying to answer questions posed by Lang. Peña doesn’t get to be the superhero, but he certainly fills the sidekick role as well as anyone else in the Marvel universe.

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Favorite Dramatic Films

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This is not necessarily a “Best of…” list of movies. It’s the first in a series of articles about the films that have somehow impacted our lives. The criteria for consideration is simple: have you watched the complete movie more than once, if you come across the movie while channel-surfing do you stop and watch all or part of it, do you own the movie (dvd or digital), and/or does the movie evoke significant emotions for you.

Here are my top five films in the dramatic genre (not necessarily in order): CASABLANCA (1942) Director: Michael Curtuz Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains Best line: “Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, she walks into mine.”

The story of a bitter American ex-patriate who must choose between the love of his life and a much bigger cause is a classic for all the right reasons. Bogart’s Rick Blaine is wasting away in the Moroccan city of Casablanca during World War II when the woman of his dreams strolls back into his life. Bogie walks the line between jaded cynicism and renewed hope was he’s slowly forced to make the inevitable choice between his own dreams and a greater good.

THE MACHINIST (2004) Director: Brad Anderson Starring: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Ironside Best line: “If you were any thinner you wouldn’t exist.”

This haunting psychological thriller stays with you long after the movie is over.

Christian Bale plays Trevor Reznik, a factory worker whose insomnia has become so acute that he is physically wasting away. Reznik is haunted by flashbacks from some traumatic event as well as mysterious post-it notes that depict a game of hangman.

Reznik begins a search for answers that will lead him either to damnation or salvation.

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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, William Sadler Best line: “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”

Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is a banker serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife and her lover. While the story circles around the ideas of friendship and surviving in the most difficult of circumstances it is ultimately a deeper look at how to find hope in a place where there is none. The question of Andy’s guilt or innocence plays out against this grim background with an unambiguous answer on the nature of hope.

THE WRESTLER (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood” Best line: “I’m an old, broken down piece of meat…and I’m alone.

And I deserve to be alone. I just don’t want you to hate me.”

A riveting story about a Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) a former professional wrestler who is not aging gracefully. Robinson is clinging to the fringes of the wrestling world in hopes of renewing the success of his glory years back in the ‘80s. He’s also trying to mend his relationship with his estranged daughter and find love with a woman who works as a stripper, but he finds it difficult to escape his long history of bad behavior. The movie pulls off the difficult task of getting you to root for a character you don’t like.

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CASTAWAY (2000) Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt Best Line: “I know what I have to do now. I gotta keep breathing.

Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?”

Tom Hanks is Chuck Noland, a Federal Express employee stranded on a tiny, uninhabited island after a terrifying plane crash. The heart of this movie is about time. As a FedEx productivity trouble-shooter Nolan is obsessed with time. Every second counts for he and his company. After the crash he finds himself in a place where those precious seconds stretch into days, weeks, months, and years. The movie follows his journey along a path of survival, despair, desperation, and leads ultimately to redemption and hope. © PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

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EMSSTAT Awarded Contract with the City of Moore to Provide Emergency Medical Ambulance Services

BY RICHIE SPLITT

Norman Regional Health System is committed to serving Moore. Our dedicated physicians and staff continue to provide high-quality health care at our temporary emergency services facility during construction of the new 29 million dollar state-of-the-art Norman Regional Moore facility. And we are excited to announce that EMSSTAT, a division of the Norman Regional Health System, has been awarded a contract with the City of Moore to provide emergency medical and ambulance services.

EMSSTAT is overseen by a board certified emergency medicine physician, with ambulances and a highly-trained staff of emergency professionals available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and for 20 years has been providing paramedic-level care to the community of Norman and surrounding areas (about 400 square miles). EMSSTAT paramedics are skilled professionals who

initiate advanced airways, intravenous therapy, and medication administration.

They also use cardiac monitors and apply splints and bandaging to stabilize critically-ill medical and trauma patients.

EMSSTAT also offers hazardous material, disaster and tactical medic response teams, as well as special event coverage for football games, 4th of July celebrations and so on.

EMSSTAT’s ambulance service will be provided to Moore residents with no new add-on fees or subsidies from the city. A reasonable charge/payment methodology for the service is the responsibility of each patient and his or her insurance provider.

Both Medicare and private insurance generally cover the cost of ambulance rides and rely on medical necessity to determine payment for services.

EMSSTAT is an award-winning ambulance service that provides highly reliable care, focused on extraordinary

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quality outcomes and service.

For example, EMSSTAT was recently awarded the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Award for providing prompt, seamless and lifesaving treatment to patients experiencing cardiac arrest. The award signifies how EMSTSTAT patients experience survival rates higher than the national average. Results such as this demonstrate our ongoing commitment to your personal health and keeping our community vibrant.

EMSSTAT is a noun, the name of a new ambulance service for our growing community. But it is only a noun until you see EMSSTAT in action, and then you will come to know EMSSTAT in reality is a verb! We are a team of highly trained emergency medicine professionals who work tirelessly to provide lifesaving care to you and your family, so that when sudden emergencies occur or

when your health is in serious danger and time is crucial you can be confident that EMSSTAT and Norman Regional Moore is there for you.

Our EMSSTAT team is looking forward to serving Moore and becoming a member of its outstanding public safety team. Stop by and meet some of our topnotch EMSSTAT team members and tour our ambulance and special response vehicles at the National Night Out event, scheduled for August 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Target parking lot, 720 SW 19th St. You can’t predict when you’ll need an ambulance, but you can predict our continued commitment to highly reliable emergency services focused on the highest quality outcomes. Whether from a temporary medical building, a state-ofthe-art modern healthcare facility, or a high-performance ambulance service – this is where the healing begins.

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Fast Pitch Softball Preview

BY COLE POLAND

LIONS GET HEAD RIGHT IN OFFSEASON The Moore Lions fast pitch program is not one that comes up short often. For the first time in 12 years, the Lions missed the State tournament, the only city team to do so.

When I spoke with head coach Stephanie Riley, maybe 10 percent of our conversation was about the actual physical act of softball. Most of the focus was on the mindset of her athletes.

“Going from two seniors to 10 seniors,” Riley says, “it’s big.”

In the offseason, the Lions focused on the mental side of the game. Riley handed out a book for all her players to read, Mentor the Kid & the CEO, by Tom Pace and Walter Jenkins.

She says the main problem her team faced at the end of last season was dugout discord. Whenever something bad happened, the team collapsed in on itself instead of pushing ahead. The book focuses on overcoming setbacks and taking advantage of the help you have around you.

Riley and her staff don’t have to teach the players how to hit, how to field, how to throw, etc. Riley and I spoke so much about mentality because that’s what her team has focused the most on in the offseason.

They’re responding well to the new offseason regimen as the large senior class begins to step up and take on the leadership role.

“We’ve already had multiple senior meetings,” Riley says.

“They’re great at vocal leadership and really understanding how to get their team on the same page.”

She says the difference between last season, when the mind frame was more “keep up or get out of the way,” and this new season can be seen pretty easily already.

“They’re pushing each other because they’re strong competitors… They have that internal drive but now it’s ‘who’s coming with me?’”

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JAGS WORK WITH A FRESH COUNT Senior Night for the Westmoore fast pitch team will go a little quicker this October than last. The Jags had 11 seniors then but this season enter with only three.

It’s a little bit of a different feeling this offseason.

“We’re basically starting over,” says head coach Jenny Rollins.

Practices are at square one. Not teaching players how to field or throw but teaching the young players new to varsity the routines and habits of the big squad.

Rollins has to adjust, too, learning the best places for her new players.

“The mentality is different,” she says, “because now I have athletes but I don’t know how they fit together.”

Rollins get to puzzle her team together piece by piece.

Her athletes are well aware of the level at which everyone is capable of playing but only two returning starters makes for a team full of players getting used to their new teammates.

Rollins sees a lot of raw talent in her team but there is a bit of a learning curve on the mental side.

“Some of them know what to do but they don’t know why they do it.”

Even so, that’s not something the coaches have had to focus an inordinate amount of time on with these women.

Most of the emphasis has been on team-building.

“They’re OK in drills,” she says, “when they’re just helping each other out and motivating but we’ll see when there’s pressure on them if that translates over.”

Even though there’s new players and new lessons to be taught, there’s plenty of excitement within the team.

“We have lots of athletes,” Rollins says. “We just have to figure out how it works together.”

CATS LOOK TO GET BACK ON TOP It’s no secret the Southmoore fast pitch team is one of the strongest in the State. They’re not just in the conversation of possible contenders for a State title.

They are the State contender.

Last year’s semifinalist team graduated only one senior so the squad is prepared to again be the favorite for the championship.

But the problem with a roster full of talent is those players are off nearly every week of the summer and fall playing tournaments for a travelling team.

“Our kids are all playing,” says Cats head coach Jeff Small, “and they’re playing at a high level.”

The SaberCats have only one full week of preseason practice together prior to the season opener. With that shortened period cutting down the time Small and his staff get with the players, the Cats have to work on fine-tuning everything back into the high school game.

“We practice on bunt defense every single day that we practice,” Small says.

Short game, he calls it. Tournament teams get a little more freedom to swing away but the varsity teams need to manufacture runs in a more creative way. Small has a week to drill into his athletes all the little things they need to accomplish to get back to the State title game.

“We spend an awful lot of time on that,” he says.

It’s a lot to focus on in a tight time frame but the upside is pretty high considering the returning roster and the upcoming freshman.

“There are some kids in that group that are going to be pushing people for playing time,” he says. “We had some pretty significant competition for some positions last year… They’ll have that opportunity to win that spot this year.”

With all the strong arms, bats, and legs he has, Small’s hardest job may be figuring out who gets the innings.

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Healthy Moore

Is Eating Healthy Worth the Price Tag? PAULINA GIBA, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA DIETETIC INTERN

There is a notion that junk food is a more affordable alternative to fresh food. It is seen as quick, easy and cheap. There is no meal planning or time that needs to be put aside to make food. But is this food really cheaper in the long run?

I’m afraid that the answer is no. A typical meal at McDonald’s for a family of four (consisting of burgers, fries and drinks) runs about $32. If a family is eating out half the time, this is over $300 a week. In comparison, a homemade roasted chicken dinner with rice and steamed vegetables runs about $14. That is a savings of over $150 each week. In addition to the actual cost of junk food, there are hidden costs as well. When the majority of foods contained in a diet are highly processed, healthcare costs increase. Junk foods are usually high in added fats, sugar, salt and calories. A diet high in junk food is linked to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

Many Americans state that a lack of time prevents them from eating healthy. There are thousands of recipes on the internet on websites such as CookingLight.com that offer healthy, quick, easy and affordable meals for families on a budget. A new trend is “one pot meals”. These meals are exactly what they sound like- all ingredients are thrown into a pot and are ready within 15-30 minutes. Below is a recipe for a one pot pasta that uses whole grains, healthy fats, and is full of vegetables. You can add a lean protein such as chicken or turkey to increase the protein content in this dish as well. Don’t forget to involve the whole family when cooking!

One Pot Wonder Southwestern Pasta Ingredients: 1 13.5 oz box whole wheat rotini 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 medium red onion, sliced 1 15 oz can Rotel canned tomatoes and chilis 1/4 cup taco seasoning 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed Instructions: 1. Add all ingredients (except beans) to a large pot. Stir, cover and bring to a rolling boil.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in black beans and cheese. Let rest for 5 minutes to warm beans and absorb excess liquid.

Optional: top this dish with a shredded Mexican cheese blend or green onions •Serving size: 1 cup •Calories: 320 •Carb: 60.1g •Fat: 4.2 g •Protein: 11.7g Recipe from TheWholesomeDish.com 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.

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City Mourns Loss of Longtime Finance Director

BY SARAH JENSEN

An empty chair at the July 6 Moore City Council meeting stood as a symbol of an unthinkable loss.

“I want to begin tonight’s meeting with a moment of silence for Jim Corbett,” said Mayor Glenn Lewis.

Moore Finance Director Jim Corbett died suddenly of a massive heart attack on July 4. He was 56 year old.

“I have never met a finer individual,” said city councilman Robert Krows.

“And he will be greatly missed.”

His colleagues remembered him at that meeting as a man of integrity who constantly went beyond the requirements of his job to best serve the city and its citizens. In fact, Corbett was a friend to all. And his death has

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left a place that will be hard to fill at city hall.

“It was a shock to all of us Saturday when we found out about Jim’s death.

It hit our family of employees really hard,” said city manager Steve Eddy.

“He was a fine man and an excellent finance director. We never had to worry about the money or the finances.

It is going to be huge shoes for us to fill.”

Corbett was a native Oklahoman born in Tulsa. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He began working for the

City of Moore in 1994, giving more than 21 years of service to the municipality.

The Corbett family requested that donations be made to the college fund of his beloved granddaughter Paisley Corbett. To make donations, go to www.payitsquare.com/ fundraiser/71984.

The City of Moore is actively searching for Corbett’s replacement.

Yet for all, the hole left by Corbett’s death will never truly be filled. A city employee who truly lived a life of public service up until the day he passed away.

Rest in peace, Jim Corbett.

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Shop Moore

BY SARAH JENSEN

In the heart of downtown Moore is a new clothing boutique set on bringing the latest trends to the Old Town area. In fact, Thread 222 is tucked into the shopping center directly across from the Old School Moore building. And inside patrons will be greeted with a friendly face and a selection of unique goods.

Opened by Denise Singley in April of this year, Thread 222 specializes in both women’s and men’s clothing, along with shoes, jewelry and home goods.

And in its four shorts months of business, it is already making a name for itself.

“This store is a must see,” said customer Sheila Hellams. “Thread 222 has trendy clothing, great prices and the staff is so sweet.”

Inside the store, patrons can find great deals on popular items like tunics, rompers, maxi dresses, crop tops and the latest trends in shorts. And it does not stop there. Thread 222 also carries all of the accessories to complete every outfit from head to toe.

“It is an amazing store that you don’t want to pass by,” said Twila Winkler.

And the best part is that the store’s merchandise is constantly changing with new items coming in weekly. Patrons can easily keep up with new arrivals by following Thread 222 on social media. An outfit of the day is posted daily along with sales and the arrival of new items to the store.

Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Thread 222 is the perfect store for you to visit for back to school shopping or when you are out and about looking for a gift for a friend. So stop in and get some new threads at Thread 222. You will be impressed by the wide selection, great prices and outstanding customer service the store has to offer.

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Thread 222

222 N. Broadway Street • Moore, OK • 405-793-0222 • www.thread222.com

Taste Moore

Delight Donuts

601 SW 4th Street • Moore, OK • 405-703-4358

BY SARAH JENSEN

One bite into one of their donuts and it is easy to understand why customers keep coming back to this Moore restaurant for fresh and delicious sweet treats.

Located on the corner of 4th Street and Telephone Road, Delight Donuts very rarely has an open parking spot. But that’s why it pays off to get to the restaurant early to get the first pick of a case filled with handmade donuts that are all made using owner Jong Park’s specially crafted recipes.

“When I began making donuts seven years ago, I went to other donut shops and looked at how they made their donuts. I learned lots of recipes and from that I made my own,” said Park.

Recently named the best donut shop in Moore and South OKC, Delight Donuts brings more to the community than just great food. They bring a spirit of giving back. That generosity was born in the days following the May 20, 2013, tornado. The EF-5 tornado tore right past Delight Donuts, causing death and destruction to neighboring businesses.

“I felt so blessed to have not been hit. It was a miracle,” said Park. “But I did not have insurance, and the repairs were expensive.”

Yet, Park did not give up. He opened back up with boards covering his windows. His customers helped him recover by buying donuts. And he helped his community recover by providing food to those helping others who had lost everything to pick up the pieces.

“The storm brought in so many new customers,” said Park. “People began to share my story on social media, and then I sold out everyday. I was able to fully recover in two weeks. My customers and the people of this community are so good.”

So today he continues to give back to the community that allowed him to continue his dream.

“I donate donuts every Thursday and Friday to the Brand Senior Center,” said Park. “I also give to others in the community. I just love to share my donuts with the people around me.”

And Delight Donuts continues to grow. When Park started the donut shop in 2011, he did it all. He made the donuts, worked the counter, and did the entire cleanup each day. Today, he has two employees to help him produce great donuts for his loyal customers.

“I love making donuts every day,” said Park. “And I continue to learn so that I can keep making the best product for my customers.”

And from the kolaches to the traditional items like the glazed donuts and chocolate long johns, Delight Donuts is sure to impress and become your favorite place to stop for a great breakfast treat.

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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL Author: Louis Sachar Publisher: HarperCollins Reviewer: Kelsey Williamson, Children’s Services Assistant, Moore Public Library

“Sideways Stories from Wayside School” is a silly, humorous chapter book written by well-known author, Louis Sachar. I have read this book many times over the years, and it always makes me laugh. If you like funny books about students and elementary school, then this is sure to become one of your favorites.

The first thing that you need to know about Wayside School is that it is not quite like any school you are used to. It was supposed to be built one story high with 30 classrooms side by side (probably a lot like your school). However, it was accidentally built 30 stories high with one classroom on each floor. As strange as that sounds, the characters that you meet are just as odd and interesting.

There are thirty chapters in this book all about the students and teachers from the thirtieth floor.

For example, Mrs. Gorf is the meanest teacher ever who turns her students into apples. There is a teacher on the 19th floor named Miss Zarves that doesn’t actually exist, because there is no 19th story at Wayside.

There are many other silly tales such as dead rats trying to sneak in the classroom, student flavored ice cream, talking pigtails, students that can draw really really fast, and mosquito bites that help you with math, just to name a few. This book shows that being different is a good thing!

Sideways Stories from Wayside School is recommended for ages 6-12. The Accelerated Reading level of this book is a 3.3 (third grade/third month) and worth 3.0 points. This would be a great book to finish up your summer reading, and a fun way to gear up for a new school year. If you like this book, check out the others in the series, Wayside School is Falling Down and Wayside School gets a Little Stranger.

For more book recommendations stop by the children’s desk at your local library or call 405-793-4347.

For other library events and information visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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Moore @ Your Library Adult Book Review AT THE WATER’S EDGE Author: Sara Gruen Pages: 368 Publisher: Spiegel & Grau Reviewer: Shannon Harris, Information Services Librarian, Moore Public Library

“At the Water’s Edge” follows the story of Maddie, a young, privileged married woman living in Philadelphia during the time of World War II. Maddie’s husband Ellis is not able to enlist in the military, and to escape the shame he feels, he and his best friend Hank concoct a research trip to Scotland to track down Nessie, the infamous monster of Loch Ness. While it is foolish to travel during war time, Maddie, her husband, and Hank make the harrowing trip across the ocean.

Once in Scotland, Maddie makes a series of discoveries about her life. Her privileged station has kept her far from the realities of war, but there is no escaping it now. As her husband and Hank are off chasing Nessie, Maddie also finds that her marriage is not all that it seems. Left to mostly fend for herself, Maddie finds herself falling in love with Scotland, and makes friends with two women who help open her eyes to the reality of her world, and the world around her. Maddie also discovers that monsters can lurk anywhere, and not just in the loch.

“At the Water’s Edge” is a New York Times Bestseller, and is written by the same author of “Water for Elephants.” Fans of that book will surely enjoy this one. Ms. Gruen writes characters and storylines that make the books hard to put down, and this one will have you racing to the end of the story! Pioneer Library System offers “At the Water’s Edge” in regular print, large print, compact disc, downloadable eBook, and downloadable mp3 audiobook.

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Sports Schedule - August 2015

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Fast Pitch Aug. 10 at Norman North, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 11 vs. Choctaw, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 14 at Carl Albert, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 17 at PC West. 6 p.m.

Aug. 18 at Lawton, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 21-22 Big Cat Classic Aug. 24 at Del City, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 25 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Home, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 27 vs. Edmond Santa Fe, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 31 at Choctaw, 6:30 p.m.

Fast Pitch Aug. 10 at Putnam City North, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 11 vs. U.S. Grant, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 14-15 at Broken Arrow Tournament Aug. 18 at Edmond Memorial, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 20 vs. Edmond North, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 21-22 Big Cat Classic Aug. 25 at Midwest City, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 27 vs. Putnam City, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 28 at Mustang, 6:30 p.m.

Fast Pitch Aug. 10 at Lawton, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 11 vs. Edmond Santa Fe, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 14-15 at Broken Arrow Tournament Aug. 18 at Del City, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 21-22 Big Cat Classic Aug. 25 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Moore, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 27 vs. Lawton, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 31 vs. Norman North, 6:30 p.m.

Football Aug. 20 Scrimmage at Moore Stadium, time TBA Aug. 27 vs. Edmond North at Home, 7 p.m.

Football Aug. 21 Scrimmage vs. Carl Albert at Home, 7 p.m.

Aug. 27 Scrimmage at Moore Stadium, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Aug. 11 vs. Deer Creek, 6 p.m.

Aug. 13 vs. Norman North, 6 p.m.

Aug. 18 MOORE WAR at Moore, 6 p.m.

Aug. 20 at Edmond North, 6 p.m.

Aug. 21-22 Jaguar Invitational I Aug. 25 at Edmond Santa Fe, 6 p.m.

Aug. 27 vs. Mustang, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Aug. 18 vs. Norman, 6 p.m.

Aug. 20 vs. Ponca City, 6 p.m.

Aug. 22 vs. Bartlesville, 6 p.m.

Aug. 25 vs. Stillwater, 6 p.m.

Aug. 27 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Home, 6 p.m.

Aug. 28-29 Broken Arrow Tournament

Football Aug. 21 Scrimmage at Edmond Memorial, 7 p.m.

Aug. 27 Scrimmage at Moore Stadium, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Aug. 11 vs. Mustang, 6 p.m.

Aug. 13 at Edmond Memorial, 6 p.m.

Aug. 14-15 at Norman Tournament Aug. 18 MOORE WAR at Home, 6 p.m.

Aug. 20 at Norman North, 6 p.m.

Aug. 25 vs. Ponca City, 6 p.m.

Aug. 27 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Southmoore, 6 p.m.

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Parting Shots

CHICK-FIL-A COW APPRECIATION DAY Hundreds came to Chick-fil-A Moore on July 14 fully dressed as a cow for its annual Cow Appreciation Day. Customers who dressed head to hoof in cow attire received a free meal, and it was easy to spot the restaurants most beloved fans.

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AWARD WINNERS Four Southmoore FCCLA students excelled at the 2015 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National Conference in Washington, D.C. More than 4,000 students from across the United States participated, and four medals came home to Moore. Campbell Homan won a gold medal in Fashion Construction, Kierstean Lane won a silver medal in Chapter Website Event, Ciara Reichenberger won a silver medal in the Career Investigation Event, and Lindsay Goetz won a bronze medal in the Interior Design Event.

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RIBBON CUTTING The Moore Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Mission Point Apartments to the community on June 5. The new apartment complex is located at 2900 S. I-35 Service Road in Moore.

RIBBON CUTTING The Moore Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Sky Ortho to the community on June 25. The new business is located at 717 S. I-35 Service Road in Moore.

RIBBON CUTTING The Moore Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Tropical Smoothie CafĂŠ to the community on June 29. The new restaurant is located at 2101 Riverwalk Drive.

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RIBBON CUTTING The Moore Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Elevation Trampoline Park to the community on July 8. The new family entertainment hotspot is located at 1431 N. Moore Avenue in Moore.

RIBBON CUTTING The Moore Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the Okie Tonk CafĂŠ back to the community on June 19. The new restaurant is located at 1003 SW 19th Street in Moore.

RIBBON CUTTING The South OKC Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Excel Fuels/VP Racing Fuels on July 11. The open house and car show were held at the Excel Fuels Distribution Center located at 4001 E. I-240 Service Road in Oklahoma City.

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