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FROM THE EDITOR Ah, February, the month that brings us Valentine’s Day and thoughts of everlasting love. While Marceline Desbordes-Valmore once said, “Entre deux coeurs qui s’aiment, nul besoin de paroles.” (English translation: “Two hearts in love need no words.”)

It is very helpful to consider the words of those who’ve made love last a lifetime. In this issue you’ll meet a couple that has been married for 57 years. You’ll also meet their newly wed granddaughter who is modeling her new marriage on the wisdom gained from watching their relationship over the years.

This issue also marks a transition for Moore Monthly magazine as I hand the reins over to the very talented and capable Sarah Jensen. Sarah joined the staff of Trifecta Communications in May of last year and has helped elevate the news coverage you’ll find on these pages and on TheMooreDaily.com.

Here’s a little more from the new editor: As love feels the air this month, I am excited to embark on this new journey as editor.

My love for writing and news began with a passion for people. I truly believe we have so much to learn from one another, and what better way than by telling the stories of others.

Over the last nine months, I have loved making Moore my new home. And I look forward to continuing to fill the pages of the Moore Monthly with great stories that impact you… the reader.

By the way here is just a little bit about myself… I am a native Oklahoman. I graduated from Oklahoma City University in 2011, and my true passions in life are God, family, friends, news, fashion, and sports.

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A Lifetime of

Love The year was 1956 and Don Demeter was playing baseball for an AA team in the Texas League called the Fort Worth Cats. He would travel home to Oklahoma City to play a game against the local team.

Little did he know, that the sport he loved would bring him to his future wife, Betty.

“We were in Oklahoma City one weekend, and I went to the church,” said Don Demeter. “It’s there that I saw her in the choir. I had not seen her in three or so years, and she had grown up quite a bit. So I had a friend of mine invite her to my ballgame the next night. So she came, and I tried hard to impress her. After the ballgame, we went out for a boat ride and I knew at that time that I was going to marry her.”

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Don would leave only hours later to continue playing baseball. That same year, he would make his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers as a part of the main team. However through it all, Don never lost contact with Betty. Even when he traveled to Japan on a goodwill tour, the letters and phone calls continued.

“I wrote her often and even sent her mother some gifts to keep in good contact while I was gone,” he said. “When I got home and throughout that winter, we saw each other probably every night.”

In that short time together, their love for each other grew strong. And Don knew that he wanted to propose before heading to spring training camp in the spring of 1957.

“Before we left that March, I knew that I wanted to propose to her. But I didn’t have the nerve to do it,” Don said. “We were going to leave on a Saturday to fly to spring training camp. However, our flights got cancelled. The next day I worked up the nerve to ask her to marry me, and she said yes.”

Don would leave for spring training camp, and on his first day off would return to Oklahoma for their big day.

“The first day he could get off happened to be May 17, 1957,” said Betty Demeter.

“I only had one week to plan it. He flew in and we got married.”

And looking at them now 57 years later, you can see their love for each other is as strong as ever.

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“I have just always been with him,” said Betty. “He is just my best friend, my leader, and has always expressed such love for me.”

Today, the two stand together as a shining example of a lifetime of love. A lifetime that has brought them many successes and many failures, but through it all wove two constant threads: an unwavering love for the Lord, and an unwavering love for each other.

“I always try to make it a point to tell young people that they don’t fall in love.

You can easily fall into love and then out of love,” Don said. “The thing to do is just learn to love. And you do that as years go by. Love extends as circumstances change and years go by. Things change, people change—their looks even change at times.

So it is a matter of learning to love all of the time that you are together.”

And while it may sound simple, both Don and Betty say it takes a lifetime to figure out your own perfect recipe to a healthy marriage. Yet love is the foundation of it all.

“Husbands and wives have to love each other and show that love,” Betty said. “Communication is also key. I was created to be a helpmate for my husband.

Instead of always thinking it had to go my way, I learned to compromise. My life is not without the other person. My life is learning to adjust and love that person even more.”

Don describes it as a lifetime of learning to love.

“It is just a matter of learning every day,” he said. “It does not matter how old you are, if you don’t learn, you are lost.”

And their granddaughter, Clancey Stewart, has been learning how to love from them ever since she can remember.

“One of my favorite memories is a vivid picture of my grandma being in the kitchen cooking something, and my grandpa just coming up behind her and giving her a hug,” Clancey said. “I can look at my grandparents and still see that spark that they are madly in love.”

Clancey fondly remembers watching their every move growing up.

“Together they paint the perfect picture of how to go through life,” said Clancey.

“It is always together. Even when he

was playing baseball, she was right there with him.”

And it’s fate that Clancey Cleveland would meet her husband, Chris Stewart, in her grandfather’s church, where he, too, would learn about love from Don and Betty.

“Before we ever knew each other, I knew her grandparents,” said Chris. “You could always tell that there was something special about them. Something about the way they looked at each other, and the way that they were around each other. It was just remarkable to me.”

Chris and Clancey met in 2011. In fact, the first time Clancey ever saw Chris was at her grandfather’s church. Both were dating other people at the time. However,

Chris quickly became a part of Clancey’s group of friends, and began sitting with them each week for services. However, he never got too close.

“He was always afraid to sit close to me, so he always left a seat open between us,” Clancey said. “Then one day he sat next to me, and my whole world changed.”

Only days later the May 20, 2013, tornado struck.

“He was immediately on the phone talking to me and making sure that I was all right,” she said. “The next day he took off work and came to help with clean up. I was really impressed that this guy that was just my church friend would take off work and come and dig in the dirt to help us and our neighbors get cleaned up. That was

very impressive to me. And I remember my mom telling me that day that I needed to think about dating this guy.”

That day would be the first time that Chris and Clancey would spend time alone getting to know each other as they drove to help others affected by the storm, a truly life-changing journey in more ways than one.

“We both knew that this was it, and that we were going to get married,” Clancey said.

It would take a while for Chris to come

up with the perfect plan for the proposal, but as the holidays got closer, it became

clear that he would incorporate it into their first Christmas Eve together.

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“I wanted to make it special for her because I love her with all my heart,” Chris said. “It came to me that she could do a treasure hunt to find her diamond. The first gift was under the tree. It was a large box with a lock and it included a clue. The clue sent her to another room in the house where she found the next clue. It went on for three or four clues around the house that eventually led her back to the big box. She unlocked it, and opened it up. Inside was written, will you marry me? When she looked up, I was down on one knee.”

“And of course I said yes—amongst tears,” Clancey said.

Six months later, Clancey would join hands with Chris to say, “I do.” Her grandfather Don Demeter presided over the service, the man who had helped show them that love can last a lifetime, starting them on their own journey.

“He told us that there are lifters in this world, and there are people who are constantly in need of being lifted,” said Clancey. “During our ceremony, he taught me and Chris about both being lifters, and how we can work together as a couple to lift others around us. And that if we can keep God as the number one in our relationship, everything else will fall into place.”

Today, eight months into their married life, both Chris and Clancey continue to work to learn more about each other.

“We are still learning from each other. There is still so much to learn,” Chris said. “I enjoy the process of learning more and more about the woman that I love.”

That process has already taught Chris and Clancey the importance of communication, compromise, and how they must work together to win in life. And they are not facing the challenge alone. Always nearby is a couple who built their love on the same principles 57 years ago, a lifetime of love that is shaping a thriving young love.

“He loves her and expresses that love to her,” said Betty Demeter. “I think they are well beyond the starting point.”

“I hope that when we are celebrating 57 years of marriage that our grandkids can look at us and say that we are still madly in love,” said Clancey. “Because I see that to this day, when I look at my grandparents.”

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BY SARAH JENSEN A new take on pizza is coming to 19th Street. And Moore native Billy Bajema is the man behind the new restaurant called Pie Five Pizza Company.

“When I finished playing my final season in the NFL in 2013, I started looking for different business opportunities,” said Bajema. “I began having conversations with a couple of my former teammates and business partners. Together we came across this new pizza concept, and after some research I thought it was pretty cool.”

Started in Dallas, Texas in 2011, Pie Five Pizza is a fast-casual concept offering patrons handcrafted, personal pizzas with fresh ingredients made-to-order in less than five minutes.

“When we went to the corporate office in Dallas, we fell in love with the brand,” said Bajema. “It was at that moment that we decided it was something that the people of Oklahoma would love. And we are excited to be the ones to start it here in our home state.”

Pie Five Pizza will find its home on the Fritts Farm Development in the heart of Moore. A location that means a lot to Bajema because of the doors it opens up for him to give back to the community that helped to raise him.

“I grew up on the east side of Moore, and ended moving west where I attended Westmoore High School,” said Bajema. “I have so many great memories of going to school and playing little league, so to be able to give back to that community makes it extra exciting.”

After graduating from Westmoore in 2001, Bajema went on to play football at Oklahoma State University. He was then drafted by the San Francisco 49ners in 2005.

“I played in San Francisco from 2005 to 2008,” said Bajema.

“In 2008, I went to St. Louis as a free agent. From 2009 to 2011, I played for St. Louis. And then my last two years in the league were with the Baltimore Ravens.”

Today his focus has shifted from football to selling great food.

And Bajema will begin working to develop the Pie Five Pizza brand across the state of Oklahoma.

“It is just a brand and pizza that we love and think is great. We are really excited to bring it to Moore,” said Bajema. “You get your own personal gourmet pizza within five minutes. You can either go through the line choosing everything from the kind of crust to the sauce to an unlimited amount of toppings, or you can choose to order one of our ten signature pies.”

And patrons can get any pizza for one low price of only $6.99.

“The combinations are endless,” said Bajema. “It is somewhere that everyone can go, get exactly what they want and its fun.”

Pie Five Pizza is set to open this summer as long as everything goes as plans.

“We are excited,” said Bajema. “I can’t wait to get rolling in Moore.”

And Pie Five Pizza is not the only restaurant finding a new home on 19th Street. Pei Wei Asian Diner will be opening right next door to Pie Five Pizza. And the Oklahoma staple Hideaway Pizza is set to open a new location across the street from the Moore Golf and Athletic Club.

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From Hawaii with Love: MHS Swimmer Seeks Peaceful Waters

BY RANDI MATTOX Moore High School senior Allen Cheatwell is taking a stand against bad sportsmanship by promoting friendship instead of rivalry.

He is a swimmer on the Moore High School swim team and believes in putting a stop to the unhealthy competition by creating a brotherhood among the swimmers on all the Moore teams.

Cheatwell moved from Hawaii to Moore six months ago when his dad retired from the military. Cheatwell said that he was shocked after seeing how the swimmers on the Moore High School team interacted with the swimmers on the Southmoore and Westmoore teams.

After noticing the lack of sportsmanship that the Moore teams demonstrated towards each other, Cheatwell said he felt he needed to make a change.

“I’m trying to change it from a competitive thing into a brotherhood and a family,” said Cheatwell. “That’s how it was back in Hawaii. We had rival schools, but all of us were friends. I’m just trying to bring everyone together and make it a fun competition instead of a rivalry.”

Cheatwell said it’s important to be friends with the swimmers on the other teams.

“It’s better if there’s as little animosity between the swimmers as possible,” he said. “It’s still actual competition, but it’s not getting better just to rub it in someone’s face.

That’s bad for everyone and can lead to a lot of different problems.”

Cheatwell said that building these friendships will be important in the future as well.

“I’ve noticed that a lot of people plan to go to college in Oklahoma,” said Cheatwell. “So if you end up going to college with someone you didn’t like in high school because they were on a rival team, that’s not going to be exactly helpful when you’re living in close quarters with them and going to school with them.”

Cheatwell admits that trying to make rival swimmers become friends can sometimes be challenging.

“It’s better if everyone is just treating each other right and just having friendly rivalries,” said Cheatwell. “But it’s still not exactly easy trying to change years of differences.”

After one incident of bad sportsmanship, Cheatwell used the same strategies that his team in Hawaii used to overcome their differences.

“We got the entire team into the library and said what has to happen if we’re going to be a good team. I told them how we acted back in Hawaii. Everyone just said what they needed to say and let it go. And we haven’t had any incidents like that since.”

Moore High School swim coach Trey Taunton said that Cheatwell is one of the most determined swimmers he has ever had on his team.

“He has come in and pushed everyone to keep going faster. Allen is a great leader who motivates our team members.”

“I’m trying to change it from a competitive thing into a brotherhood and a family,” Allen Cheatwell

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It has helped older adults live longer, healthier lives. People who are 65 years of age and older need to be careful when taking new medicine and when taking multiple medicines for various ailments.

People refer to the pills they take as “medicine” or drugs”.

Both these words refer to medicines you get from a pharmacists with a doctor’s prescription; pills, liquids or creams you buy without a prescription; and vitamins or dietary supplements. Medicines you get without a doctor’s prescription are called over the counter medicines. Mixing medicines can cause problems so be sure to let your doctor know about all the medicines you are taking. It is smart idea to keep an updated list of medicines you are taking with you at all times.

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When your doctor decides to give you a new prescription, be sure to tell the doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking. Remind your doctor if you have any allergies or prior history of trouble taking certain medicines.

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• How many times a day should you take the medicine and at what time should you take it?

• Should you take the medicine before, after or between meals? Are there any foods you should avoid when taking the new medicine?

• If the direction states “use as needed”, ask your doctor for further information as to how to use the new medicine correctly.

• When should you stop taking the medicines?

• What should you do if you miss a dose?

• What side effects can you expect? What should you do if you have a problem?

Your pharmacist is an important member of your health care team. Your pharmacist can answer many questions about your medicines whether they are prescription or over the counter. Use the same pharmacy to have all your prescriptions filled so that all your records are in the same location.

When you have a new prescription filled: • Make sure you read and understand the name of the medicine and all the directions on the label.

• Check that you can open the container without assistance.

• Tell the pharmacist if you have trouble swallowing pills.

Do not chew, break, or crush tablets without first asking if the medicine will still work right.

• Read the label on your medicine BEFORE you leave the pharmacy. If there are any problems or questions, you can solve them while you are still at the pharmacy.

Now it is up to you to take the medicine safely.

• Keep your medicine list updated with a copy in your wallet.

• Take your medicine in the exact amount and at the time your doctor prescribes.

• Call your doctor right away if you have any problems with your new medicine.

• Use a memory aid to take your medicines on time. Use a system that will work to remind you to take your medicines.

• Don’t skip doses or take half doses to save money.

• Avoid mixing alcohol and medicine.

• Take your medicine until it is finished or until your doctor says it’s okay to stop.

• Don’t ever take some other person’s prescription.

• Avoid taking your medicine in the dark.

• Check expiration dates and properly dispose of outdated medicine.

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Medicines that are strong enough to cure you are also strong enough to hurt you. Learn to be a smart consumer of medicines.

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BY L.T. HADLEY The most eloquent, carefully worded law that can be written is of no value unless it contains a penalty for breaking it and some enforcement of the penalty. The ancient quote, “Laws are not made for the law-abiding, but for the law breakers,” is as true now as when it was first penned.

County-appointed sheriffs, marshals and constables handled early law enforcement in Moore. Some of these officials lived in or around Moore. Some were honorary positions commissioned by the county but without pay. These were citizens who were concerned with protecting their homes, families and town.

According to some letters and newspaper items, early residents complained that on Saturday nights, “cowboys from across the river” invaded Moore because there were several saloons. Women and children stayed inside and hid. Eventually, the town trustees passed a law making saloons illegal, which restored some order.

However, lawlessness was more than a few wild cowboys.

One marshal was famous for breaking up cattle, chicken and tire-theft rings. In the 1920s, he tracked down a tire ring and restored 218 tires to the rightful owners.

On another occasion, the commissioned, non-paid marshal tracked a man for seven days and nights, clear to Wanette, and recovered $400 worth of stolen goods. It was said that marshal “always got his man.”

In 1900, Moore got its first constable, Forbes Hoel. No record is found of the next few years, but W.H. Petty was appointed marshal in 1919, then Earl Howard, then E. Wynd and, in 1923, P.R. Simms was the last marshal until the position was reappointed in 1931 with E.R. Garland.

In 1915, the town trustees were forced to reduce the speed limit through Moore to 15 mph, as higher speeds were endangering chickens, cows, pigs and children who might be on the dirt road that would be paved in 1927 and become highway 77.

In the early ’40s the law enforcement officer was called “night watchman,” and Roland Wheeler, Bill Estes, Jess Jack and

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Lynn Marvel held the position. When the Moore Town Code was recodified in 1950, it provided for a police department.

In 1955, Lynn Marvel became the first full-time law enforcement officer.

In 1958, he was made police chief. The second full-time policeman, Jim Ward, was hired in 1961. During the ’40s and ’50s, a volunteer police department was formed with many town residents serving.

When Moore became a city in 1963, the population growth required more officers and the volunteer department began phasing out as the number of regular employees increased.

From 1965, there was a succession of police chiefs and the department grew with each budget season. Some chiefs rose through the ranks and some were new to the department, depending upon the philosophy of the council at the time.

Some chiefs were Lyle Powell, Hank Schmidt, Mike Kovaciach, Guy Parks, Bill Henslee, Jerre Brown, Don Tiffin, Richard Mills and Bruce Storm.

The department itself has increased to

include all the components in every police department: traffic, detective, crime scene investigation, juvenile officer, SWAT team, K-9 and administrative services.

The current chief is Ted Williams, a 30-year veteran of the department.

There are 81 department employees, including 72 officers and four motorcycle patrolmen.

It is irritating to get a speeding ticket, but the irritation should not be directed at the officer whose job it is to make city streets safe. Among the things Moore has to be thankful for are the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the enforcement of the laws that are designated to make our lives and property safe, prosperous and more pleasant.

Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in the December 2007 edition of Moore Monthly.

City Pom Squads Shake up State Competition

BY RANDI MATTOX In December, high school dance teams from all across the state walked into Oklahoma City University with a passion to become Oklahoma State Dance Team Champions. After months of vigorous practice, all three Moore high schools came out of the competition successful.

Westmoore’s Dance Team became state champions in the Jazz category.

Jenae Michaud, Westmoore Co-Captain, said her team was lifted up by the immense amount of support they received.

“A lot of people came out,” said Michaud. “Our families were all here. It was definitely overwhelming at the end when they all cheered for us.”

Southmoore’s Dance Team won 1st place in the 6A Hip Hop category.

Southmoore Co-Captain, Elly Kohs, said it felt great to know they won the title together as a team.

“It feels amazing to know that we’ve accomplished what we worked so hard for,” said Kohs. “We feel really good about it.”

Kirsten Chapman, Southmoore Co-Captain, said she’s proud of her team’s success.

“We’ve worked really hard for that past three months,” said Chapman.

“It feels so good to know that we pulled it off. We know that our coaches are proud of us. I’m proud of us.

And our whole squad should be proud of us.”

Moore High School’s Dance Team took 4th place in the Hip Hop category.

Moore Co-Captain, Abigail Fowler, said she felt like the win lifted a huge weight off her shoulders.

“We’ve been working so hard for this and I’m glad that we finally get to show the hard work that we put into this dance,” said Fowler.

Some dancers received individual recognition as well.

Westmoore’s Meagan Vail claimed the state title as an Individual Intermediate Soloist. Westmoore’s Kendra Stone and Tori Hilder made the All-Region squad. And Westmoore’s Jenae Michaud and Taylor Baker landed spots on the All-State team along with Southmoore’s Kirsten Chapman.

And to top off the extremely successful competition, Westmoore’s Natalie Zielny won Coach of the Year.

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Moore Community Center Announces Spring Break Camp Lineup

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BY SARAH JENSEN While it feels like the spring semester is just getting started, spring break is quickly approaching. To help provide both a fun and educational experience for all to enjoy during the week off from school, the City of Moore Parks and Recreation Department has put together a great lineup of spring break camps.

To register for any of the camps, go to www.cityofmoore. com/spring-break-camps-2015. There you can find a full listing, along with all of the latest information.

Spring Break Mad Science Camp When school is out, Mad Science is in. Your child can continue to learn even when school is out, and won’t even realize it because “We have fun down to a science.”

Dates: March 16–March 20 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Moore Community Center Ages: 6 to 11 years old Fee: $100 per person

Spring Break Basketball Camp Westmoore men’s basketball coach Scott Hodges will lead a three-day basketball intensive aimed at improving the overall game of any young athlete. The camp will be tailored to those who are looking to improve both their offensive and defensive skills, work hard, make new friends, and have fun.

Dates: March 16–March 18 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Moore Community Center Ages: 7 to 18 years old Fee: $60 per person

Spring Break Extreme Animals Camp Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different habits and create different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habits.

Dates: March 16–March 20 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Moore Community Center Ages: 7 to 12 years old Fee: $115 per person (Includes t-shirt)

Spring Break Discovery Camp Does your child enjoy special projects and experiments?

If you answered yes, this three-day camp is perfect for your child. Come build over a dozen different motorized models from an Erector 65 piece set. Over the course of the camp, instructor and students will also participate in multiple experiments that are fun and educational.

Dates: March 18–March 20 Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Location: Moore Community Center Ages: 3rd through 8th grade Fee: $100 per person (Includes t-shirt.)

Spring Break Abrakadoodle Art Camp Abrakadoodle OKC Art Camp explores Crayola’s fabulous products! Create colorful paintings, imaginative drawings and unique sculptures using Crayola watercolors, Model Magic, paints, and more! Sign up quickly—there are only 15 spots open for this class.

Dates: March 16–March 20 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Moore Community Center Ages: 7 to 14 years old Fee: $90 per person

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS GENERAL YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more info.

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 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.

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 CampusFamily Life Center. Open the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. Canned and dry goods available.

Must be a resident of Moore. (Please bring an ID) Oklahoma Home and Community Education-Robinson Group, 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd., Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey, 895-6630.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, OKC, 3 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700.

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American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month, 12–4 p.m. 207 SW 1st Street.

For information, call Preston Simms 550-8516.

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 405 794-7313 or Lyn Jacquemot at 405 326-5554 or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate.

VOLUNTEERS The Hugs Project, non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For info call 651-8359 or 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 Clay Diers at cdiers@regionalfoodbank.org or 405-600-3186.

Serve Moore. Need help cleaning up or repairing your property after the tornado?

Serve Moore is here to help get you back on your feet. Located at 200 S. Howard Ave. in Moore. Call for services or to volunteer, 735-3060. Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SENIORS Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069.

Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. 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.

CLUBS AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore.

Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month.

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 Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK, meets second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Call: Pat Towns, 376-5653.

CLUBS & CLASSES Moore Rotary Club. Wednesdays at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road.

Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

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 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. Call 405-445-7040 for directions/info.

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 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 Club. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg 237-1171

WOMEN South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 692-8792, for more information. Nursery provided!

Moms Club of Moore meets every second Thursday of the month at Westmoore Comm. Church. 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 405-7932600 for more information.

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.

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 405-793-2600 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.

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

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.

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 David Allen at 589-3618.

Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern.

Call 436-5828 for more info.

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: 691-6990 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.

Contact Joyce Erwin at 826-6749 for info.

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 Joel at 202-8741 for more information.

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

Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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EVENT TIME!

MOORE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S DEPT.

SW OKC PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S DEPT.

Open for Business Book Club 6:30 p.m. – Wed, Feb 11

Children’s Story Time and Craft 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. - Mon, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

On the Same Page Book Discussion 5:30 p.m. - Mon, Feb 16

Lego Quest 4:30 p.m. – Tues, Feb 3

Teen Mardi Gras Craft Night 6 p.m. – Mon, Feb 16

Baby Story Time 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Thur, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Lego Mindstorm Robots 9 a.m. - Sat, Feb 21

After School Kids 4:30 p.m. – Thur, Feb 5, 19

Seed Starting with Dr. Norm Park 10 a.m. – Sat, Feb 21

Sensory Story Time 10 a.m. – Fri, Feb 6

Make and Take 10 a.m. - Thur, Feb 12

Teen College Scholarship and Essay Writing with OU Writing Center 6:30 p.m. – Tues, Feb 24

Minecraft Club 5 p.m. – Mon, Feb 9, 23

Sensory Story Time 10 a.m. – Fri, Feb 20

Moore Reads Book Discussion 6:30 p.m. - Thur, Feb 26

Story Time 10 a.m. – Tues, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Books, Barks and Buddies 6:30 p.m. – Tues, Feb 3, 17 Lapsit Story Time 10 and 10:45 a.m. – Wed, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Read, Create and Play 11 a.m. – Sat, Feb 7, 21 Fancy Nancy and Fly Guy Dance Party 4:30 p.m. – Wed, Feb 11

TEENS AND ADULTS Zumba 6 p.m. – Wed, Feb 4, 18, 25 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment 1 p.m. – Fri, Feb 6 10 a.m. – Wed, Feb 11 DIY Valentine’s Day 6:30 p.m. – Sun, Feb 8

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Tween Scene We Do Legos 4:30 p.m. – Tues, Feb 10, 24 Afternoon Story Time 2 p.m. – Wed, Feb 11 Valentine’s Day Program 4:30 p.m. – Thur, Feb 12 After School Technology Club 5 p.m. – Fri, Feb13, 27

Goodnight Story Time 6 p.m. - Tues, Feb 17 TLC (Touch, Learn and Create) 10 a.m. – Wed, Feb 18

TEENS AND ADULTS Pilates 6 p.m. – Mon, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Zumba 7 p.m. – Mon, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Traditional Birth Options 6:30 p.m. – Tues, Feb 10 Penn Ave. Literacy Society 6:30 p.m. – Thur, Feb 12 Kinect Roller Coaster 6 p.m. – Fri, Feb 20 Midwives, Doulas and You 6:30 p.m. – Tues, Feb 24 Business Connections Book Discussion Group 11 a.m. – Wed, Feb 25

CITY OF MOORE PARKS & RECREATION MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER Normal Hours of Operation Mon - Thur: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

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

Sun: 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 pm - 8:30 pm Sat: 10am-5:30pm 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 information, 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: Tues 5:30 p.m.: Toddler & Me (ages 15 months-3 years) Tues 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes I (ages 3-4) Thur 5:30 p.m.: Baby Ballet (ages 2-3) Thur 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes II (ages 5-7) Thur 7:00 p.m.: Hip Hop/Jazz (ages 7-10)

BRAND SENIOR CENTER

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

Feb 3 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 10

10:00 a.m. Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m. Wii Bowling 10:00 a.m. MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. Last Chance Band 10:00 a.m. Library 10:00 a.m. Health Fair 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure and Sugar Checks provided by Loving Care Feb 12 10:30 a.m. Medicare Fraud & Changes provided by John Vincent Feb 13 10:30 a.m. Rudy & Mary to sing

12:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day Party Feb 16 Closed Feb 17 10:00 a.m. Country Music House Singers

12:15 p.m. AARP Board Meeting Feb 18 11:45 a.m. Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Feb 19 10:30 a.m. Ship Health Insurance Feb 23 10:00 a.m. MCOA Board Meeting

11:15 a.m. Disable Dentists Feb 24 10:00 a.m. BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union

5:00 p.m. AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Diner Feb 26 10:30 a.m. Estate Planning

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

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center: 501 E. Main.Reservations for meals: 793-9069. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Re-quired cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - FEBRUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 1 • SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 • MONDAY City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160 Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County Elvis Movie Legend. It’s a brand-new Elvis show starring Joshua Vanover as The King! Remember all those great Elvis movies, the ones that made you feel great and got your toe to tapping? The Yellow Rose Theater invites you to join them for this all new show that will take you back through some of the greatest Elvis movie songs of all time. The evening will also include the energy and excitement of a LIVE ELVIS! concert. If you love Elvis then this is the show for you. CALL 405-7937779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

FEBRUARY 3 • TUESDAY Parks Board Meeting at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.

Elvis Movie Legend. It’s a brand-new Elvis show starring Joshua Vanover as The King! Remember all those great Elvis movies, the ones that made you feel great and got your toe to tapping? The Yellow Rose Theater invites you to join them for this all new show that will take you back through some of the greatest Elvis movie songs of all time. The evening will also include the energy and excitement of a LIVE ELVIS! concert. If you love Elvis then this is the show for you. CALL 405-7937779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

FEBRUARY 4 • WEDNESDAY Elvis Movie Legend. It’s a brand-new Elvis show starring Joshua Vanover as The King! Remember all those great Elvis

movies, the ones that made you feel great and got your toe to tapping? The Yellow Rose Theater invites you to join them for this all new show that will take you back through some of the greatest Elvis movie songs of all time. The evening will also include the energy and excitement of a LIVE ELVIS! concert. If you love Elvis then this is the show for you. CALL 405-7937779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more information 794-5446.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

Post Partum Depression Support Group 7:00 pm at Balance Women’s Health, 1105 SW 30th Ct. A support group open to women in the community who are currently experiencing or have had symptoms of PPD. For more information contact Felicia Ezell-Goodner at 405-378-2727 or email felicia@balancewomenshealth.com www.balancewomenshealth.com

through some of the greatest Elvis movie songs of all time. The evening will also include the energy and excitement of a LIVE ELVIS! concert. If you love Elvis then this is the show for you. CALL 405-7937779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

an upcoming workshop offered by OCCC’s Pro-fessional Development Institute’s (PDI). Covering varying levels of violence from bullying to intimidation to fighting, this workshop will empower participants to deal with as well as lessen instances of workplace hostility.

Spring 2015 Gardening Class Series.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. , Norman, Cleveland County. Have you wanted to grow a garden, but didn’t know where to start? The Cleveland County Master Gardeners will be presenting a series of basic “how to garden” workshops on Saturday mornings in February.

American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more information 794-5446.

Spring 2015 Moore Girls Softball Association Sign-Up. 12pm-4pm. Moore Community Center. 301 S. Howard Spring 2015 Youth Baseball Sign-Up. 12pm-2pm. Moore Community Center.

301 S. Howard FEBRUARY 8 • SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 • MONDAY Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County

FEBRUARY 5 • THURSDAY Elvis Movie Legend. CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

FEBRUARY 10 • TUESDAY Planning Commission Meeting at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.

FEBRUARY 6 • FRIDAY Elvis Movie Legend. CALL 405-793-7779

Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert.

7:30 p.m. OCCC presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most sought-after big band in the world.

S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center.

SW 44th and S. Western.

FEBRUARY 7 • SATURDAY Elvis Movie Legend. It’s a brand-new Elvis show starring Joshua Vanover as The King! Remember all those great Elvis movies, the ones that made you feel great and got your toe to tapping? The Yellow Rose Theater invites you to join them for this all new show that will take you back

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Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

FEBRUARY 11 • WEDNESDAY ‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklahoma City. Learn how to respond to aggression in the workplace and thus maintain a positive work environment at

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

FEBRUARY 12 • THURSDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love. Nick Amstutz and Christian Brothers Automotive in Cooperation with the Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre and VanKnight Productions are proud to present our newest show “Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.” Don’t miss one of the most hilarious outrageous shows of the year! Join us as we pay tribute to one of the most popular comedy duo’s of all time. Don’t forget to ask about our special Valentines Day Package.

CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

VFW Bruce February Post 8706 Monthly Meeting. Join us on the second Thursday of eve-ry month at the Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main in Moore. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and all veterans are welcome. For more information call John Higgins at 405-414-3717 or check out the website at 222.vfwpost8706.org.

‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklahoma City. Learn how to respond to aggression in the workplace and thus maintain a positive work environment at an upcoming workshop offered by OCCC’s Pro-fessional Development Institute’s (PDI). Covering varying levels of violence from bullying to intimidation to fighting,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - FEBRUARY 2015 this workshop will empower participants to deal with as well as lessen instances of workplace disorder and hostility.

Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broad-way, Moore, OK 73160

FEBRUARY 13 • FRIDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

Yellow Rose Theater in Moore.

Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Learn how to respond to aggression in the workplace and thus maintain a positive work environment at an upcoming workshop offered

by OCCC’s Pro-fessional Development Institute’s (PDI). Covering varying levels of violence from bullying to intimidation to fighting, this workshop will empower participants to deal with as well as lessen instances of workplace disorder.

FEBRUARY 18 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more information 794-5446.

S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western FEBRUARY 14 • SATURDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

FEBRUARY 15 • SUNDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

FEBRUARY 16 • MONDAY City Offices Closed for Presidents Day (All day). Trash Collection will not be affected.

Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County OCCC’s HAZWOPER 8-Hour Course. 8am5pm. Keep skills sharp with Oklahoma City Community College’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response refresher course. Cost to attend this course is $95. Professional Development Institute. 7124 S. I-35 Service Road.

FEBRUARY 17 • TUESDAY City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

FEBRUARY 19 • THURSDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

FEBRUARY 20 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.

Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

FEBRUARY 21 • SATURDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

First Baptist Church of Moore Concert.

The First Baptist Church of Moore will be hosting a concert in promotion of local small businesses. 7:00 p.m., Old School Auditorium, 201 North Broadway Street, Moore, OK 73160.

Friends of the Metropolitan Library Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Oklahoma Expo Hall.

The 36th annual book sale is free to the public. Inside patrons will find paperback books starting at 50 cents and hardback books starting at $1. There will also be a selection of collector’s books that will be individually priced. The funds raised at the Book Sale would be granted back to the Library System to underwrite programming and services not included in the yearly budget.

FEBRUARY 22 • SUNDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

FEBRUARY 23 • MONDAY Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County FEBRUARY 24 • TUESDAY Caregiver Support Group 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge.

Being a caregiver is the hardest job there is! We will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month. There will be an educational topic followed by open discussion with other caregivers. Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405-692-8700 or email proctor@retliv.com Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

FEBRUARY 26 • THURSDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love. Nick Amstutz and Christian Brothers Automotive in Cooperation with the Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre and VanKnight Productions are proud to present our newest show “Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.” Don’t miss one of the most hilarious outrageous shows of the year! Join us as we pay tribute to one of the most popular comedy duo’s of all time. Don’t forget to ask about our special Valentines Day Package.

CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

FEBRUARY 27 • FRIDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center.

SW 44th and S. Western.

FEBRUARY 28 • SATURDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.

CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge. For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405-692-8700 or email kproctor@retliv.com

CT Clothing Closet. 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m., Moore, Cleveland. 3004 S. Sunnylane, Cross-Timbers UMC. Free clothes for those in need.

FEBRUARY 25 • WEDNESDAY ‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Alive at 25 Free Youth Driver Awareness Class. 8am- 12pm. Moore Norman Technology Center South Penn Campus.

SW 134th and South Penn Avenue.

American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more information 794-5446.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

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All City Football Players Grab the Spotlight

BY COLE POLAND Another football season come and gone and another All-City roster filled with talent at every position.

The All-District and All-Conference teams have been announced and athletes from all three city teams are well represented.

Westmoore Dahu Green won the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Receiver of the Year award. Southmoore’s Keaton

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Bell won the COAC Defensive Player of the Year award. Bell’s teammate Noah Jones won the COAC Defensive Lineman of the Year award.

To finish up this season’s honor rosters, here’s the Moore Daily’s 2014 All-City football roster.

FIRST TEAM

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

OFFENSE

QB Bryson Lee - Sr (Westmoore) RB KJ Carrethers – Jr (Moore) RB Darrian Moss – Jr (Southmoore) OL Bryce Barker - Jr (Southmoore) OL Kameron Dahlin - Sr (Southmoore) OL John del Moral - Sr (Westmoore) OL Nathan Mata – Sr (Westmoore) OL Brey Walker - Fr (Southmoore) WR Dahu Green - Sr (Westmoore) WR Jordan Jones - Jr (Moore) WR Deshaun Lookout - Jr (Westmoore)

QB Casey Thompson - Fr (Southmoore) RB Mike Hotchkins - So (Westmoore) RB Terrel Skinner - Sr (Westmoore) OL Braydon Martin - So (Moore) OL Wyatt Whitmarsh - Jr (Southmoore) WR Dunya Rice - Jr (Southmoore) WR Stephan Robinson - Sr (Westmoore) WR Abel Wills - So (Moore)

DEFENSE DL Noah Jones - Jr (Southmoore) DL Bobby Henry - Sr (Southmoore) DL Dustin Knight - Sr (Southmoore) DL Tyeson Neals - Sr (Moore) LB Tyler Addison - Jr (Westmoore) LB Keaton Bell - Sr (Southmoore) LB Deven Brewer - Jr (Westmoore) DB Brandon Dick - Sr (Southmoore) DB Cassius Hill - Sr (Westmoore) DB Tristan Johnson - Sr (Southmoore) DB Stephan Robinson - Sr (Westmoore)

DEFENSE DL Austin Malicott - Sr (Westmoore) DL Tre Towery - Jr (Westmoore) DL Dakota Troglin - Sr (Southmoore) DL Desmond Vick - Jr (Westmoore) LB Reece Gilbert - Sr (Southmoore) LB Gervarrious Owens - So (Southmoore) DB Quentin Blue - Jr (Moore) DB Quindon Lewis - So (Southmoore) DB Darrien Mack - So (Southmoore) DB Tez Miles - Sr (Westmoore)

SPECIAL TEAMS K Chris Nemecek - Jr (Southmoore)

HONORABLE MENTION SPECIAL TEAMS K Dalton Witherspoon - Jr (Moore)

DL Dax Hannon - Sr (Westmoore) DB Jacon Unsicker - Sr (Westmoore)

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Made With Love

BY KATIE ROBERTS To this day my mother tells me her favorite gifts from me were the ones I made her by hand when I was younger. Messy, amateur and sometimes even ugly, she always saw these homemade gifts as tokens of my love.

Nowadays I’m better at crafts (thanks in part to Pinterest) and have been brainstorming what charming things I can make for friends and family this Valentine’s Day. The first thing that comes to mind is the classic Valentine’s Day card.

This year I don’t want to use the traditional, candy-related puns (If I’m going to be cheesy, I want to be crafty!). Good thing Angela found ideas for adorable personalized cards lovers of all ages can recreate. Some of the witticisms may sound familiar, but these cards are all about creativity of design and execution. Most of the cards involve a three-dimensional component, adding uniqueness and craft appeal. Some of my favorites include a toy racecar, wax candles and a playing card. You’ll have to watch the Pin Pals episode to find out which ones Angela recreates!

An ongoing trend among pinners is to make gifts that are not only decorative but also useful. For example, the love note clothespin heart wreath is the perfect pairing of adorable and handy. Find a 12-inch wire wreath frame, buy about 50 clothespins, decorate and use away! For all you Etsy fanatics, I suggest using Washi tape to decorate the clothespins.

The width is the perfect size and the spools come in oodles of patterns and colors. Of course, this Valentine’s wreath calls for a red and pink color palette. If you want to add some flair, try gluing rhinestones or jewel stickers on a few pins. Clip the clothespins onto the wreath and attach as many love notes as you’d like. There are tons of cute printable love notes on Pinterest to give your wreath even more artsy feel. A fun idea is to make this at the beginning of February, and use each love note as a countdown to Valentine’s Day. Your honey will love the sweet secrets you write and it will add adorable décor to your home.

Now, let’s be honest¬—finding a DIY your man will appreciate can be tough. So, if there’s a man in your life who needs more of a masculine touch this Valentine’s Day, here’s one to try. This personalized tree branch picture holder will turn you into a branch-chopping, wood-burning crafter and is sure to impress any man. Here’s what you’ll need: a piece of a tree branch, a pencil, a wood burner, an electric drill and bit, wire and a favorite photo.

The tree branch needs to be thick enough to be able to be carved and drilled into. Draw what you want to burn into the branch with a pencil first. For this craft, I suggest drawing a heart with your initials inside.

Then simply trace your design with the wood burner (If this is your first time using a wood burner, you may want to practice on another piece of wood first.). Use an electric drill to put a small hole in the top of your tree branch, just big enough for your wire to fit. Bend the wire into a spiral shape. This will be used to hold a picture. Tip: You can use wire from a metal hanger lying around your house. Stick the straight end of the shaped wire into the tree branch, add your favorite picture, and you’ve got a “manly” romantic gift.

“Make sure to watch the Pin Pals show every week at www.pinpals.tv New episodes every Friday!”

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ANSWER CREW - BUSINESS Effective Selling: I am a small business owner. I need to build my business, but I fear the sales process! I am an expert in product and service delivery, but I am not a salesperson. What do I do?

First, understand the good news–You are an expert in your particular industry’s product or service delivery. That is crucially important to being successful in your business and will make you a better salesperson.

The secret to overcoming the fear of the sales process has a great deal to do with how we view sales and sales people. We all have had that bad experience with a salesperson who is focused on dominating the conversation, power-presenting/power-telling sales techniques (often executed poorly), manipulation, hard-closing techniques, and sales people who are focused on their needs and not appearing to care much about ours. That picture frightens me a lot, as well. You find yourself saying, “I am not like that. I am not that slick, bold, or pushy. It offends my sense of integrity to think about manipulating someone else, just so I can take their money.”

What you need to build your business is the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships, which you can achieve through a process called “Consultative Sales.” This approach brings about an entirely different picture. The underlying theme of Consultative Sales is much like the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” It enables you to take care of people by helping them identify their needs, determining how you and your business might solve their problems, and assisting them in attaining their goals. You are bringing a benefit to their business and, ultimately, their life.

This philosophy of selling is much less frightening.

The steps to Consultative Selling are not complicated, but they must be sincere: • Perform a needs analysis o Ask meaningful, open-ended questions and listen to the answers.

• Build rapport o Did you really listen to what they had to say? Could you repeat it back to them? Did you make a connection?

• Develop and deliver the solution o Create a proposal showing how you can help them. If your products and services do not align with the problem they are trying to solve at the moment, be honest. You might not get the sale this time, but you will still have the relationship and their trust.

• Close or follow-up on the proposal to close Remember: People love to buy, but they hate to be sold and selling is not telling, so, you see, there is not a lot of emphasis on power-selling/telling in the consultative model above.

As you consider implementing the Consultative Selling model, keep this Delivery Test in mind. If you pass the test, you are on the road to building your business with lasting relationships (aka long-term customers) through Consultative Selling.

• Did you listen?

• Did you do what you said you would do?

• Did you deliver what you promised, under the terms you promised?

• Did you continue to build the relationship?

If you focus your view of selling using the consultative sales model, then I believe you will experience much less fear of the sales process. You will feel more confident in your ability to build your company and appreciate how your expertise in product and service delivery positions you well to solve your clients’ problems and help them to achieve their goals.

Henry Dumas,

Moore Norman Technology Center

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SHOW GUIDE The Moore Daily offers you several different locally produced TV style shows

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TheMooreDaily.com sports reporter Cole Poland hosts this monthly interview show featuring athletes from Moore and South OKC.

New episode every month.

Sponsored by First American Bank Each month on “Library Connections,” your hosts at the Pioneer Library System share resources and events you and your family can use to explore life’s pathway. Whether you’re looking for a great program to help your children grow and learn, searching for your next favorite book, interested in honing a new skill or learning a new technology, or trying to find a fun event to attend with friends or family, your local library can help.

Check out this month’s episode of “Library Connections” at www. pioneerlibrarysystem.org or at www.themooredaily.com.

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ANSWER CREW - GARDENING QUESTION: Since I enjoy growing tomatoes, which varieties grow best in Oklahoma?

ANSWER: The variety depends upon a number of factors, not the least of which would be a little research. A visit to your Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office on Robinson Street in Norman can be invaluable when making a decision.

Leaflets on many agricultural issues published through OSU are free. You can easily learn which vegetable varieties are successfully grown in Oklahoma.

As you pursue your research, consider the following: 1. What type of tomatoes does your family like? Some like the large beefsteaks, others enjoy the smaller type or cherries. There are many colors and flavors to catch your attention.

2. Would you like those that vine and produce all season or the ones that reach a certain height, produce and then fade away. The first are called indeterminate and the latter are determinate. There are advantages to both.

3. Peruse the free seed catalogs that reach your mailbox. These are most useful tools in making selections. Most of them show the produce in living color. They offer seeds, plants, and now even grafted plants. The catalogs are so professionally done that it’s like taking Horticulture 101. You will find information such as • Length of germination • Growing habits • Projected time to harvest • Average size and weight of fruit • Fertilizers and amendments • Pollination and insects • Plus much more.

4. To learn more about tomatoes and other produce, you might attend garden workshops offered through the public library or at the Cooperative Extension. The library is a fine source of books and other media.

While local stores offer seedlings, the selection is limited to the varieties that sell easily. You would do well to start your plants from seed. Catalogs will provide you with an ample selection, and watching seeds germinate is exciting! And it puts you in charge. You can see Cherokee Purple, Roma, or Hillbilly emerge as tiny seedlings with the potential of growing five feet tall or more and being very productive. The process offers a sense of fulfillment.

For many years, I grew only hybrid tomatoes, those altered to resist certain types of diseases. Then I discovered open-pollinated plants, many of those known as heirlooms.

These have not been altered and depend on the environment to pollinate and produce.

Heirloom seeds are those that have been saved from heirloom plants and passed down the generations.

As usual, there is a trade-off. Production from hybrids is greater than from the open-pollinated ones. But once you have tasted the fruit from heirlooms, you’ll wonder why you haven’t grown them before. Two come to mind immediately. Cherokee Purple’s story tells of Native Americans being displaced by the U. S. Army in the 1800s, and how, along the way, they made gardens. Tomatoes were a favorite. This fruit has a purple bottom and green shoulders—and a single bite is a mouth-watering event!

Another delicious tomato is the Black Krim, originating in the Soviet area of Crimea. This one rivals Cherokee Purple in several ways.

But back to the fledgling seedling. At first it lives a cushy life in a controlled environment, but will have to grow outside in a harsher world.

Harden seedlings by placing them outside for an hour or two at a time at first.

When they are ready to plant (usually about six to eight inches tall), dig holes in the soil about two feet apart and pour water in them. Add a mixture of compost, a couple tablespoons of Epsom salt, some crushed egg shells and a strip of banana peel. Water again and let settle. Plant the seedling and pack soil around it up to the first leaves.

Water again. Most plants will need to be caged and or staked since they will get very heavy with fruit.

After the plants have been in this new environment for a few weeks, apply a solution made of kelp or seaweed. Mulching helps to retain the moisture near the roots and repels weeds. Grass clippings make excellent mulch.

As you experiment with tomato varieties, maintain a log of their performance. Some will do very well while others lag. Making notes helps with decisions for next season.

Resources: Feed and Seed stores, Your public library, Cooperative Extension Office Free garden workshops. (Come to Moore Public library on Sat Feb. 21, 10 to noon.)

Norm Park, Ed.D.,

Expert Gardener

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ANSWER CREW - ACCOUNTING Dear Tax Guy: What should I be doing in January to get ready for April 15th now?

A Not Ready for Tax Season Reader Dear Not Ready: Review last year’s return. What did you do last year? Have there been any changes? I met my clients’ baby, but, they did not put it on the tax information form. It was several years before I “remembered” they had a baby.

Communicate with your tax preparer.

Probably the best thing you could do in January is not be ready for April 15, be ready for February 15. The longer you wait into tax season, the more likely your return is not going to be done quickly after you tender the paperwork to your tax preparer.

One thing I think most tax preparers would find very helpful is to be aware of what paperwork you need. I don’t want to try to count the number of times that clients that get dividends every year from some company like AT&T have to be asked for the 1099-DIV (that’s the form that reports your dividend income).

Hope this helped. Happy Tax Season!

Mike Rush, CPA

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UNFORGETTABLE: The Six (Most-Overlooked) Best Romantic Comedies Ever

BY ROB MORRIS This time of the year you’ll likely see the usual suspects line up, jockeying for position as a member of those “Top 10 Romance Movies or The Best 5 RomCom’s of All Time” lists. We’re just gonna let folks argue over whether or not “Sleepless in Seattle” is better than “Philadelphia Story” or “Annie Hall” tops “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.”

For our list we’re bypassing the heavyweights and digging down to find the six best films that many movie-goers often overlook when it comes to love and laughter.

“Why six?” you ask.

Why not?

Oh…and feel free to disagree if you like.

Here they are in chronological order:

ROXANNE (1987) Stars: Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah Director: Fred Schepisi Writers: Edmond Rostand (“Cyrano de Bergerac”) and Steve Martin Steve Martin parlayed his status as a banjo-playing comedian and Saturday Night Live host into a long movie career that kicked off with an appearance in 1978’s abysmal “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” He followed that brief on-screen stint with the hits “The Jerk,” “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid,” and “The Three Amigos” before reworking Edmond Rostand’s classic tragedy “Cyrano de Bergerac” into a romantic comedy, casting himself as C.D. Bales, a fire chief with an epic schnoz, and Daryl Hannah as Roxanne, a lovely astronomer. Martin is in top form, especially in the scene where he verbally and physically obliterates a bully who makes the mistake of mocking his nose.

ROXANNE

JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO

ABOUT A BOY (2002)

(1990) Stars: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan Director: John Patrick Shanley Writer: John Patrick Shanley

Stars: Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz Directors: Chris and Paul Weitz Writers: Nick Hornby, Peter Hedges, Chris and Paul Weitz

When people talk about rom-coms starring Hanks and Ryan, they always point to “Sleepless in Seattle” as the couple’s first movie together. In reality, it was “Joe Versus The Volcano” that first paired America’s Sweethearts on the big screen. Hanks plays a cubicle-bound office worker who is diagnosed with a fatal disease, while Ryan plays a pair of twins who are polar opposites when it comes to their personalities.

Granted, “Joe” is not your classic romantic comedy, but it does find some solid laughs as it dives into topics like fear of commitment and mortality.

Hugh Grant’s prototypical stammering romantic lead is perfect for this adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel. Grant is Will Freeman, who lives a placid and luxurious life thanks to the plentiful royalties left to him after his father composed one successful Christmas song. Freeman is a bachelor dedicated to the idea that the best way to live is as though one were on an island with occasional visits to the mainland for essential needs, including brief relationships. Upheaval arrives in the form of Marcus (Nicholas Hoult), a young boy with a fruit-cake of a mom and a backpack full of problems at school. His growing relationship with Marcus starts him on the path to maturity, a journey accelerated when the commitment-averse Freeman meets the self-assured Rachel (Rachel Weisz).

SERENDIPTY

GROUNDHOG DAY

LARS AND THE REAL GIRL (2007) Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer Director: Craig Gillespie

GROUNDHOG DAY (1993) Stars: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell Director: Harold Ramis Writers: Danny Rubin and Harold Ramis There are a large number of people who don’t consider this Bill Murray classic a romantic comedy at all. Pay no attention to those cynics. They’re missing the heart of this time-bending tale. Murray is at his smarmy best as Phil Connors, the arrogant weatherman from WPBH in Pittsburgh.

For some reason, Connors is trapped in a time loop during a Groundhog Day visit to Punxsutawny, Pennsylvania, and forced to relive the same day over and over again.

At first Connors takes advantage of the situation, seducing women, robbing bank trucks, and just being reckless. But as the time loop drags on, he’s forced to face his own shallowness and arrogance. He falls for news producer Rita Hanson (Andie MacDowell) and struggles to become a man worthy of the love of a good woman.

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SERENDIPTY (2001) Stars: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale Director: Peter Chelsom Writer: Marc Klein Is love all about fate or is it just coincidence? What happens if fate throws us into contact with our soul mates, but we miss the opportunity? “Serendipity” tackles those questions by having ESPN sports producer Jonathan Trager (Cusack) and relational counselor Sara Thomas (Beckinsale) reach for the same pair of gloves at a Bloomingdale’s counter during the height of Christmas shopping madness. They are obviously made for each other, but fate (in the form of a six-yearold in a devil’s costume) ruins their magic moment and they veer off to opposite sides of the country, where we find them several years later on the verge of marrying someone else. How is it possible that the two will find each other after all these years, especially since they don’t know each other’s whereabouts or last name?

Perhaps the oddest movie on this list, it still deserves a place because of the outstanding performance of a nearly unrecognizable Gosling. You remember him, right? He was the guy with abs so ripped in “Crazy, Stupid Love” that Emma Stone screamed, “Seriously? It’s like you’re photo-shopped!” But in “Lars and the Real Girl,” Gosling plays a quirky, socially inept man who has withdrawn from all relationships after his mother and father die.

His brother and sister-in-law are thrilled to learn Lars is bringing a girlfriend to dinner, but their excitement gives way to exasperation when Lars shows up with an anatomically correct sex doll that he insists on treating as a real person. As crazy as the concept sounds, this may actually be one of the sweetest movies you’ll ever see.

It becomes obvious that “Bianca,” the doll, may actually be Lars’s only hope of finding his way back to real relationships. The greatest part of the movie is the way the entire town reacts to Lars and his “real girl.”

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MOVIE GUIDE • FEBRUARY 2015

FEBRUARY 6 JUPITER ASCENDING In the future, a young destitute human woman gets targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe, and begins her destiny to finish the Queen’s reign.

SEVENTH SON Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our di-mension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.

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FEBRUARY 13 KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE A veteran secret agent takes a young upstart under his wing.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets hand-some, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

FEBRUARY 20 HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 When Lou, who has become the “father of the Internet,” is shot by an unknown assailant, Jacob and Nick fire up the time machine again to save their friend.

MCFARLAND USA A cross country coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

FEBRUARY 27 THE LAZARUS EFFECT A group of medical students discover a way to bring dead patients back to life.

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

American Sniper Review: What Makes Someone A Warrior?

BY ROB MORRIS But Eastwood and Cooper are intent on creating something more than a simple war movie here. “American Sniper” is an intense and engrossing journey into emotional territory that is unfamiliar to most people, who aren’t by nature warriors. Whether you agree or disagree with the reasons Kyle gives his wife for returning to the battle time after time, Cooper’s stoic portrayal of the soldier makes it clear that he has no choice. He’s compelled to act against what he sees as an evil threat to his home and his people. The toll this takes on Kyle slowly builds throughout the movie to the point where you begin to wonder if he’ll be able to find his way back home, physically and emotionally.

Cooper is exceptional as Kyle while Sienna Miller breathes painful life into the wife who attempts to raise their children back home, wondering if the man she married will ever return to her. Eastwood ratchets up the combat tension by providing Kyle with a pair of mysterious antagonists on the terrorist side: a man called “The Butcher” who represents the familiar evil actions of terrorists in just a few brief scenes, and a Syrian sniper who is every bit as deadly as Kyle himself.

At the end of the movie, the packed theater at the screening I attended applauded, but that response felt unsettled and tentative. Perhaps it’s because we had seen the portrayal of a man who runs to the battle when others would hesitate and run away, a man willing to stand between the actions of vicious assailants and the innocent targets of their wrath. Those actions rightly fill us with pride and appreciation for one who is a warrior, but it’s unsettling to see the cost of war to both sides in the conflict--especially the cost to these protectors and their families. They all pay a terrible price for their willingness to stand in the gap, a price that should not go unrecognized by those of us who enjoy the freedom their service provides us.

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Clint Eastwood’s intense and riveting “American Sniper” opens with one of the most heart-rending moments you could possibly imagine a soldier having to face. A child with an explosive device is advancing toward a column of U.S. fighters with the intent of killing them.

You have that child square in your sights and your finger is on the trigger.

What do you do? And whether or not you pull the trigger, what does making that decision do to your soul?

Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) is that soldier in this movie based on his autobiography. Kyle is a warrior, something he realizes at an early age during a scene at the dinner table with his father.

“There are three kinds of people in the world: sheep, wolves, and sheep dogs,” his father tells him. The sheep are those who can’t protect themselves, the wolves are predators, and the sheep dogs are those who take the fight to the predators in defense of the helpless. As a grown man Kyle responds to terrorist attacks on America by going to battle with a simple mantra: to defend his country and the people he cares about from what he views as evil attacks.

Kyle goes on to become the one of the deadliest warriors in U.S. military history with 160 confirmed kills.

While Eastwood doesn’t get bogged down in the overall politics of the ongoing military struggle in the Middle East, he does make it clear who the good and bad guys are. If you’ve paid any attention at all to the actions of groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS, you’ll find the screen versions of these combatants easy to believe, even as they enact some of the most vicious attacks imaginable. It’s also easy to find yourself rooting for Kyle and his fellow soldiers as they go through their daily missions, not knowing when they’ll come faceto-face with fighters who are not easily distinguishable from the innocent civilians among whom they hide while waiting to strike.

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Continuing to Care for Moore

BY RICHIE SPLITT, VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, NORMAN REGIONAL MOORE & HEALTHPLEX

Before his passing in November, Dr. Rodney J. Miles along with his staff helped improve the lives of their patients by offering familiar and friendly faces, listening ears, encouraging words and personalized medical attention for nearly 30 years. Dr. Miles was known for getting his patients to come back to the office when needed. His patients trusted him because he had invested the time to learn their stories, concerns and motivations. Together they worked toward better health and a better life. Dr. Miles was an excellent physician who cared deeply about his patients and their families, and Norman Regional Health System aims to continue his legacy of compassionate care with the recent purchase of his practice.

Norman Regional has a history of working hard to offer the best healthcare providers and services to the communities we serve. In 2006 when the former owners of Moore Medical Center filed for bankruptcy, Norman Regional stepped in to purchase the beleaguered hospital and pledged to continue offering healthcare to the community of Moore. We worked hard to retain staff, improve outcomes, expand services and most important, to restore trust. By all accounts, we succeeded until we were temporarily interrupted by the tornado in May 2013.

In August 2014, Dr. Miles opened a brand-new permanent facility at 303 SE 4th Street.

His previous office was located just east of the former Moore Medical Center. On May 20, 2013, he and his staff were buried beneath rubble and had to be freed from the debris.

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All escaped with minor injuries and quickly began establishing a temporary office location because he wanted his patients to have a place to “come back” to. Like Dr. Miles, when our hospital and our community was devastated by the tornado, Norman Regional people stood shoulder to shoulder and pledged to rebuild: bigger, better, and stronger.

Today our pledge is evident as the foundation for the new Norman Regional Moore medical facility takes shape. We are rebuilding the $29 million facility so that our resilient and growing community retains the highest quality care from the convenience of “home.”

In the meantime we continue delivering the high-quality healthcare you know and expect from the convenience of our onsite temporary buildings. We are fully committed to improving the health of our community.

Whether in a physician clinic, like Dr. Miles’s, or Moore Emergency Services, or Moore Physical Therapy, Norman Regional Moore is here for you and your family. In a tradition shared with Dr. Miles, together we will continue working toward better health and a better life. We are here for you so that you can always come back when you need us. This is where the healing begins.

Dedicate 2015 to Your Health!

Norman Regional offers a variety of programs and classes to help you make healthy lifestyle changes and reach your health goals.

Our QuitSmart tobacco cessation classes address all forms of tobacco dependency including smoking during the four-session program.

New sessions start quarterly. Call HealthLink, (405) 440-8802 to register today and say goodbye to tobacco and hello to a healthier you!

Our nationally recognized Diabetes Center is currently recruiting for the next session of the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

This free program is aimed at helping those with prediabetes prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. To learn more about the program call (405) 307-5733.

Norman Regional offers everything from support groups to free community screenings. For a list of upcoming groups and classes visit the For Patients section of our website NormanRegional.com.

Take the first step to a healthier you – we’re here to help!

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Tennis Anyone?

New Courts Open at Buck Thomas Park

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BY SARAH JENSEN As the nets were put into place, a new era of outdoor sporting attractions opened its gates at Buck Thomas Park.

Located just inside the south entrance of the park, the four new tennis courts offer state-of-the-art amenities including lighting for nighttime play and covered seating for those hot Oklahoma summer days.

“The addition of these new tennis courts is providing yet another opportunity for people to get outside and be active, ” said Assistant City Manager Todd Jenson.

Funded through the quarter-cent sales tax, this project became a priority when city officials determined that the

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city’s tennis courts in Fairmoore Park were going to be demolished during the reconstruction of Telephone Road.

The new courts provide the perfect setting for the welltrained tennis player to continue to work on his or her game, while also serving as a great place for someone who is picking up a racket for the first time.

The set of tennis courts cost just under $500,000. The Moore City Council awarded the $441,880 bid to Merritt Tennis & Track Systems for the design and construction of the four tennis courts in late July. And the new courts were built with future growth in mind, designers left room

for the addition of four additional courts to be built in the coming years.

“This is just another way that the quarter-cent sales tax is helping to improve our parks around the city,” said Jenson. “And this is an improvement that citizens will be able to enjoy for many years to come.”

SPORTS SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2015

MOORE

WESTMOORE

SOUTHMOORE

BASKETBALL February 3 – vs. Norman North February 6 – at Edmond North February 10 – vs. Deer Creek February 13 – BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS

at Home February 17 – vs. Edmond Memorial February 20 – MOORE WAR at Westmoore February 26-28 – Regionals

BASKETBALL February 3 – vs. Edmond Santa Fe February 6 – at Stillwater February 10 – vs. Edmond North February 13 – at Edmond Memorial February 17 – SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN

at Southmoore February 20 – MOORE WAR at Home February 26-28 – Regionals

SWIMMING February 6-7 – Regionals February 20-21 – State

SWIMMING February 6-7 – Regionals February 20-21 – State

BASKETBALL February 3 – at Edmond Memorial February 6 – at Norman February 10 – vs. Mustang February 13 – BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS

at Moore February 17 – SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN

at Home February 20 – vs. Edmond Memorial February 26-28 – Regionals

WRESTLING February 5 – vs. US Grant February 12 – vs. Edmond Memorial February 14 – Dual State February 20-21 – Regionals February 27-28 – State

WRESTLING February 3 – at Norman North February 5 – vs. Tuttle February 14 – Dual State February 20-21 – Regionals February 27-28 – State

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Moore High School Graduate Chasing Dreams of Making It Big

BY RANDI MATTOX “I’ve always had this dream of having my name known,” said Maegann Sloan, an aspiring actress and Moore High School graduate. Sloan finished high school only last year, but she is already on the journey to fulfill her dream of making it big in Hollywood.

Sloan was first introduced to the world of entertainment last summer during an unexpected experience.

“My dad knows two producers in Oklahoma City,” said Sloan. “They messaged on Facebook that they needed some extras. I was on set that one day and I loved it. I wanted to keep doing it.”

Shortly after realizing that she wanted to pursue acting as a career, Sloan started making plans to get her foot in the door with the entertainment industry.

“I’ve got small roles in some movies,” she said. “I started doing acting classes. Now I’m doing the Carter Tour.”

The Carter Tour is a show where fans get a chance to meet the Vine sensation, Carter Reynolds. Sloan said she helps run the event.

“During the shows we’ll do free giveaways,” she said. “I’ll go pick out a girl from the audience and bring her on stage and I help set up and stuff like that.”

Sloan’s involvement with this tour has proven beneficial. Casting directors have already contacted her for parts in their movies.

“I actually had a representative from L.A. talk to me about doing some stuff out there in California at one of the Carter Tour shows,” Sloan said. “That was a huge thing for me.”

Although she is determined to become an actress, finishing college is also important to Sloan. She works hard to balance school and touring with Carter Reynolds.

“I’m going to OCCC three days a week,” Sloan said.

“During the week I’m at school, and then on the weekends I’m off to somewhere else in the United States.”

Sloan said it is her dream to work someday with Sandra Bullock, and aspires to follow in Sandra Bullock’s footsteps, and play a solid female role.

“I’ve always wanted to be ‘that girl’ in the movie,” said Sloan. “I saw her in “The Blindside.” For one, that movie is amazing. And two, her acting is phenomenal in that movie. She’s a great role model. She’s a good actress to look up to.”

Sloan’s acting career is already taking off, but she says that her family will always help her stay humble.

“They help keep me grounded,” she said. “My dad was born and raised here and so I don’t think he’s ever going to leave. That will be a huge factor.”

Sloan said she will continue to work hard and meet new people that will help her become a Hollywood star.

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SHOP MOORE

Mathnasium

BY SARAH JENSEN

1031 SW 19th Street, Moore, OK • 405-412-8758 • mathnasium.com/moore

A new learning center is changing the way students in Moore look at math.

“Our focus is building foundations and developing students’ critical thinking skills,” said center director Jesse Yap. Located at 1031 SW 19th Street, Mathnasium is going beyond helping children excel on their homework. In fact, its teaching methods have been around for about 35 years and prove typical tutoring does not meet the needs of most students.

“Math is foundational,” said Yap. “If we are just working on today’s homework assignment, then we are just getting the kids by. So in order to resolve the problems that most of our students have, we have to get to the root of the problem and not just the homework done and turned into the teacher.”

As an active volunteer in her two children’s classrooms over the years, Yap saw firsthand how quickly students fell behind when they didn’t understand their work.

Most never caught back up, and Yap found this extremely frustrating. Her family encouraged her to do something to help solve the problem, so she left her job in computer programming for a try at providing a service that would help students succeed.

“After training, I knew that this is what I am supposed to do,” said Yap. “And within months of opening our centers,

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we began seeing success that I thought would take years to achieve.”

The Mathnasium curriculum begins with students in the second grade and continues through college. Like a gym membership, a membership to Mathnasium allows students to come as often as they want. Younger children come for an hour session, and older kids 90 minutes. And each program is tailored to the needs of the student, which is determined from an assessment taken at the start.

“We go to the level where the kid struggles,” said Yap. “We find out where those weaknesses and the gaps in his or her understanding are, and then we begin to fill them in. As we do this, the kid’s understanding improves and everything begins to click. From there we continue to build on.”

The focus of Mathnasium is getting children to understand their work, not just getting them through it. Each time they visit Mathnasium; its highly trained instructors, from all different educational backgrounds, spend one-on-one time with each student to move their learning experience forward.

“It is not just about teaching,” said Yap. “It is about connecting and inspiring the kids. The kids really bond with their instructors, and build great relationships.”

However, its instructors also know that homework is the indicator of success in the classroom. So the Mathnasium curriculum also dedicates a portion of each session to

helping students cope with the stress and frustration that is homework.

“We help them with their homework, but our approach is different from that of a tutor,” said Yap. “It is not about turning it in for a good grade. It is about understanding.

That is our focus: to get the kids to understand their homework and not just get through it.”

And the successes of the learning center speaks are shown through its students. Kids who are turning a “D” into an “A” in math, increasing their ACT/SAT scores and gaining confidence in their ability to excel in the classroom, no matter the subject.

“It is great to see that ah-ha moment, and to see kids get it,” said Yap. “Everyone says that they hate math, and that is typically because they don’t understand it. So when you get them to understand it, the world opens up to them. We see a lot of kids change. Their whole demeanor changes, and their whole world opens up.”

A new approach to learning with a staff dedicated to student success, the Mathnasium is providing a new set of services that are truly an investment into the community’s future.

TASTE MOORE

BY SARAH JENSEN

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

Take one step inside the door and the sweet aroma of fresh-baked cookies will make your mouth begin to water.

However, these aren’t your average cookies. One bite will keep you coming back for more.

“Once you have one, you have to have another,” said owner Lauri Hess.

Located at 9044 South Sooner Road, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies uses high-quality, fresh ingredients to create a wide-variety of cookies tailored to those with the ultimate sweet tooth.

“It is all made fresh,” Hess said. “We make the dough here. We bake the cookies here. We make the icing here.

Everything is done in house, and it is all made from the freshest of ingredients.”

This location of Eileen’s Colossal Cookies opened on July 1, 2014, making it only the 20th location nationwide.

However, these irresistible cookies have been making a name for themselves since April, 1982, when creator Eileen Harmon began decorating and selling the cookies out of her home in Hastings, Nebraska.

Harmon opened her first store in 1983, and the rest is history. She would later begin franchising her store, which made her beloved cookies a staple in homes across the Midwest. In fact, it was Hess’s love for Eileen’s cookies

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that made opening up a location of her own the perfect retirement job.

“I had worked for the State of Oklahoma for a number of years, and in 2012, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma,” said Hess.

“People began asking me what I was going to do with my new degree, and I repeatedly said that I would just continue working in my current position. But that changed when I found out I was eligible to retire. I was at a standstill in my position, and I began thinking about what could be next. I was trying to think of things I buy and that people would always buy, and cookies came to mind. Eileen’s Colossal Cookies was the perfect fit.”

Hess would travel to Hastings, Nebraska, on her 50th birthday, beginning a journey that would lead her to open the doors of her own location less than nine months later.

Today, she wakes up early to prepare the cookies she has been buying for years.

“It has been a fabulous experience,” she said. “The people around here have been really great and really supportive of our product.”

From timeless flavors like chocolate chip, peanut butter, and sugar to more creative ones like cherry Kool-Aid and oatmeal scotchies, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies offers 14 flavors

in a variety of sizes that are perfect to meet the needs of any occasion.

“Our cookies come in tea size, 3” round, 4” round, 6” round, 12” inch round, 14” round or heart, and a 16” round,” said Hess. “We can make any of our 14 flavors into any of the sizes. And all of our cookies are hand decorated with our famous almond-flavored icing.”

In fact, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies can truly make any design you could want on a cookie come to life.

“If a customer has a special napkin or a special logo or character that they are using for an event, they can bring that in, and we will match it,” Hess said.

And the best part is that not only are Eileen’s Colossal Cookies tasty, they are also affordable. The cost of a dozen cookies starts at $4.25, and the most expensive item on the menu is the 16” decorated cookie that costs $16.50.

“These really are the best cookies,” said Hess. “And I think that they are the best because all of the fresh ingredients, the fact that they are handmade, and that we really stress quality work. If doesn’t look right, then it doesn’t go out to be sold.”

A true commitment to freshness and service that will keep patrons coming back for the beautifully decorated, soft cookies with an indescribably good taste for many, many years to come.

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ANSWER CREW - PHYSICAL THERAPY What is the best way to start my New Year’s resolution of getting back into shape and sticking with it? ---Mike Well Mike, I read an article recently that stated, only 8% of all New Year’s resolutions are successful. The primary reason for failure is because unrealistic resolutions are made.

As a physical therapist, I am a huge advocate for living a physically active life. Sure there are many injuries I see related to the bumps and bruises we experience while on the field, track, or in the gym, but far more injuries I treat are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. So today is a perfect day to begin your journey on living and active life. To avoid resolution failure, let’s discuss some ways to keep focus and reach your goals.

First, our goals need to be realistic. Make goals that are obtainable in short term and long term sense and make sure these goals aren’t too vague or too numerous. For example, instead of “I want to be healthier” make a realistic, short term goal of “I will get to the gym twice this week and workout for at least 30 minute per session.” Make sure you are focusing on the baby steps primarily while having your overall goal in the back of your mind. It’s so interesting going to the gym January 2nd and having to wait for cardio equipment but a month later the gym is a ghost town. Changing your lifestyle and exercise routine is an endurance challenge not a sprint.

Ease into your routine as opposed to carelessly jumping into it. Also, your body will thank you for it. A body is more prone to injury when for years it’s been used to sitting in the recliner for hours and all of the sudden it’s being required to visit the weight room for an hour and, afterwards, hop on the cardio equipment for additional work.

In addition, if you do have significant health issues, visiting your primary care physician to consult about exercising is highly recommended. If a monitored conditioning program is needed prior to an independent exercise regimen, then attending physical therapy can be that stepping stone you need before heading to the gym.

Lastly, have fun with your program. If you dread treadmill work use an alternate method for your cardio workout. Change up your routine to keep engaged in your exercise. This not only holds your interest but allows you to work different muscle groups, which helps prevent overuse injury. Also, surround yourself by positive thought. A lifestyle change is not an easy one. There will be times when you will stumble and relapse. Do not see this as a program failure. Instead, see this as a time to identify if a change in your routine is needed to re-engage and use this as an opportunity to start fresh again. Just remember to be diligent about returning to your program. If you need help or ideas about an appropriate routine for you, perhaps consulting a physical therapist would be in order. We would be happy to discuss a successful program for you.

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Southmoore to SoCal: Isaac Whitney is LA Bound

BY COLE POLAND By way of Southmoore, then the University of Central Oklahoma, the Riverside City College (CA), Isaac Whitney has landed in southern California.

Whitney, Southmoore class of 2012, will play football at the University of Southern California in the fall of 2015.

After he graduated high school, he studied and played a year at the University of Central Oklahoma. He knew after his redshirt season he had Division 1 talent.

“I went out to S.T.A.R.S. (Performance Training) over spring break last year,” he says. At the Anaheim training center, he caught some scouts’ eyes.

“All the trainers up there were like ‘Why are you playing at a D2 school?’”

He transferred out to Riverside, CA, a eastern suburb of Los Angeles, to Riverside City College, where he started at wide receiver for the Tigers in the fall of 2014.

Whitney led RCC with 49 receptions and 809 receiving yards over the 12-game season. He helped the Tigers to a 10-2 season that ended in the semifinals of their postseason playoff. He played for Tom Craft, the former head coach of San Diego State University from 2002-2005.

His play caught the eye of Trojans head coach Steve Sarkisian.

“Actually, Coach Sark just called my phone,” he says of the recruiting process with USC, “and he was like ‘Hey, how’s it going? We’ve been looking at you and we want to offer you.’”

Has to have been that easy, right? Just hang out by the phone and USC, one of the premier college football programs in the nation, just calls up to say, ‘What’s up?”

Obviously the road was a little but longer, with two stops in between here and Los Angeles. At Southmoore, his senior season was his first to play wide receiver. He didn’t even lead the team in receptions or receiving yards. But he did lead in receiving touchdowns with seven. However, in his senior year, he had one rush for a 77-yard touchdown, and completed one pass for 33 yards. But at UCO, he posted no stats because of his redshirt.

“It’s actually gone by really fast,” he says. “It’s really weird that I’m actually at USC.” Whitney is enrolled in the spring semester, which began on January 12. He’ll participate in the Trojans’ spring practices, putting himself at the same level of his fellow receivers. The Trojans did not graduate any receivers after this season but he’ll join the corps as one of the biggest targets for senior quarterback Cody Kessler and wide receivers coach Tee Martin.

He joins a team stepping back into the national conversation.

“I feel like it’s getting better,” he says. “I really like my receiver coach, Coach Tee. He gets a lot of people to the league (NFL).”

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VALENTINE’S WEEKEND February 12, 13 and 14 Tickets: $75 Table of 10: $750 A murderously funny musical mystery show and dinner benefitting the programs and productions of The Sooner Theatre.

For tickets or info, please call (405) 321-9600 or visit www.soonertheatre.com

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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review ROSCOE RILEY RULES: NEVER GLUE YOUR FRIENDS TO CHAIRS Author: Katherine Applegate, Illustrator: Brian Biggs Publisher: HarperTrophy, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Reviewer: Cassie Spindle, Children’s Services Manager, Moore Public Library Although first grader Roscoe Riley doesn’t mean to cause trouble, mischief seems to follow him around. In his first adventure, “Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs,” Roscoe tells us from the Tim-Out Corner about how he was just trying to help his teacher keep her job when he ends up Super-Mega-Gonzo-Gluing his classmates to their seats during a class performance.

Applegate uses short sentences and a conversational style to help readers relate to her main character. In addition, she includes a table of contents and chapters are kept short and digestible for new or reluctant readers.

The print is large and the black and white cartoon-like illustrations help readers visualize central parts of the story.

This book is the first in a series of seven adventures.

The Roscoe Riley Rules chapter book series is geared toward children in 1st through 3rd grade. Children who enjoy this series might also enjoy Katherine Applegate’s Newbery Award winner “The One and Only Ivan,” the Captain Awesome series by Stan Kirby, and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney.

Come visit the Moore Public Library children’s department for these and other fun reads or call us at 405-793-4347 with any questions.

Adult Book Review THE IRRESISTIBLE BLUEBERRY BAKESHOP AND CAFE Author: Mary Simses, Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Reviewer: Julie Kreft, Information Services, Moore Public Library Ellen Branford has everything that she wants.

Partner-track position at a prestigious New York law firm? Check. Engagement to a handsome budding politician, complete with designer ring? Check. Great body (thanks to not eating carbs in recent memory) and a couture wardrobe? Check. The only thing she doesn’t have is any idea what she’s doing in small-town Beacon, Maine.

When her grandmother requested on her deathbed that Ellen deliver a long-overdue letter, she thought it would be as simple as locating the address on her GPS and ringing the right doorbell. Unfortunately, the letter’s recipient never seems to be home. And she keeps getting sidetracked by well-meaning but nosy locals.

Oh, and then there’s the little issue of falling into the icy sea on her first day, causing handsome local Roy to rescue her and landing them both on the front page of the paper. As much as Ellen tries to wrap up her business in Beacon and escape back to Manhattan,

something (or someone) keeps pulling her back into the small-town pace. And every day in Beacon brings her a little closer to discovering parts of her grandmother (and herself ) that she never knew existed. Now she must make right the wrongs of the past while also deciding what kind of future she really wants.

This is a charming, fish-out-of-water story that will draw readers in from the first page. Simses creates a town that we all want to visit full of lovely landscapes, delightfully quirky characters and mouth-watering food that makes you yearn for a taste.

This title is available in both regular and large print, and also downloadable as an eBook through the library’s website, www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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Healthy Moore The Skinny on Trans Fats

BY EMILY GOFF, UCO DIETETIC INTERN We have been hearing a lot about trans fats in the news the last few years. We know that they are found in our food and that some states are trying to outlaw them. Foods do not get outlawed very often, so what are trans fats and what is all the fuss about?

Trans fats are liquid oils that have been turned into solid fats through a chemical process called hydrogenation. This process is used by food manufacturers to keep foods from going bad quickly. This allows the food to stay on the shelf longer which often helps them to sell more of that food at a cheaper price.

However, hydrogenation changes the way these fats act in our bodies. Instead of healthy oils working to improve cholesterol levels, these are now solid, unhealthy fats, which raise the bad LDL cholesterol and may lower the good HDL cholesterol. High LDL and low HDL cholesterol can put you at greater risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. This is why some states are fighting to outlaw trans fats and many food companies are eliminating it from their products.

Now that we know trans fats affect our cholesterol level and increases the risk for heart disease, how do we get it out of our diets? As of January 2006, the FDA requires trans fats to be listed on the food label. Trans fats are listed on the Nutrition Facts label under ‘Total Fats.’ Avoid foods that have more than 0g of trans fats. Another place to look for trans fats is in the ingredient list. If you see the words ‘hydrogenated’ or ‘partially hydrogenated’; trans fats are present in that product. Foods that commonly contain trans fats are: • Shortening • Biscuits • Fried foods • Pie crust • Crackers • PHYSICAL Margarine THERAPY • Doughnuts • Pastries Remember, limiting or eliminating foods containing trans fats may help improve cholesterol levels and decrease your risk of heart disease.

Physical Therapy no longer requires a physician referral.

Call to book an appointment today!

FREE EVALUATION TO SEE IF PT IS RIGHT FOR YOU. Exp 3/31/15

CUTTING EDGE

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.

CUTTING EDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Shawn & Kelly Wallace • Dr’s of Physical Therapy Over 43 years of combined outpatient experience in spinal dysfunction, sports injuries, orthopedics, neurological disorders, stroke rehab, worker’s comp, and motor vehicle accidents. A small sample of services provided include trigger point release, dry needling, custom orthotics and splints, kinesiotaping, manual lymphatic drainage, spinal manipulation and much more.

www.cuttingedgeptok.com 526 SW 4th Street, Suite 200 • Moore, OK 73160

405.759.2700

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MPD GRANT WISH Members of the Moore Police Department presented one Central Elementary School student with a special surprise. Officers found out through the school that the young woman was in need a new bike, and they helped to fulfill that wish. And 11-year-old elementary school student Savanna Beasley was truly shocked to see the shiny new bicycle.

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SUPERCATS BRING HOME WINTER SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLD The Southmoore Special Olympics basketball team travelled to Norman for the 2015 Winter Olympic Games.

The varsity team won their fourth consecutive championship, rolling past a series of tough tests on the court. Congratulations are also in order for the SuperCat JV team, which finished in third place this year.

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NORMAN PHILHARMONIC Dr. Richard Zielinski and the Norman Philharmonic welcomed Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate for a concert at the Nancy O’Brian Center for the Performing Arts in Norman on Jan 18th.

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RIBBON CUTTING Members of the Moore Chamber of Commerce with the owners of OnPoint Nutrition to celebrate the opening of their business at 1007 SW 19th Street.

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