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Fall Events Guide: School has started and

Shop - Candy Castle: It's a "Sweet Tooth

Local Hero: He was just a mild-mannered

Fishing Derby: Give a man a fish and he'll eat

it won't be long before autumn rolls into

Nirvana" nestled comfortably in Old Town

telegraph operator working for the Santa

for a day. Teach a man to fish and he'll eat for a

Oklahoma, so now is the perfect time to make

-- the Candy Castle is waiting for you to

Fe Railroad Company. But when destiny

lifetime. Throw a fishing derby and that man

your fall plans. Our Fall Event Guide will help

indulge your candy fantasies, and that

called, Glen Northcutt became a hero whose

will bring his children to the edge of the water

you get a grip on all of the cool opportunities

includes a sampling of the most unique

actions got the attention of President

to share the fun.

heading your way over the next few months.

popcorn flavors you'll ever find.

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Moore Monthly Team

From the Editor While the last few days of summer cling to us in September, it’s still the perfect time to redirect our eyes toward the coming fall season. In this issue of the Moore Monthly you’ll find our Fall Events guide, which is chock-full of events, festivals, and other assorted goings-on that give you tons of opportunities for family fun.

You’ll also meet Glen Northcutt, a mild-mannered telegraph operator who just happened to be the right man in the right place, and became a hero recognized across the nation for his instinctive reaction to a dangerous situation.

Also on these pages, the return of our high school sports gallery. So enjoy the images of our local athletic heroes in action.

- Rob Morris Editor

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by Shelbi Rosa

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Time: 10:00 am. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Fritts Farm, near 640 SW 19th Street Car show benefiting various charities including the Regional Food Bank, Santa Express, Crime Stoppers, St. Jude’s Children’s Research, Women’s Resource Center, Close to Home, and Second Chance Animal Shelter.

OLD TOWN CAR OUTDOOR MARKET AND CAR SHOW When: Saturday, September 10 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: Outdoor Market at INTRUST Bank Parking Lot, Car Show at First United Methodist Church Parking Lot. Food trucks and live music. For booth spaces contact Kathy at Gypsy’s Gone Junk’n.

EVENTS TASTE OF MOORE When: Friday, September 2 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Moore High School Commons (prior to the Moore War football game) Members of the Rotary Club of Moore Education Services committee will once again host this annual event. Local restaurants from across the city will provide a wide variety of delicious food samplings. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds from the event go to support Childhood Hunger Moore Public Schools, which funds the school district’s backpack program and food pantries, which served close to 500 students in years past.

JIM CORBETT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT When: Monday, September 12 Time: Registration at 8:00 a.m., Shotgun Start at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Moore Golf and Athletic Club All proceeds will benefit the Paisley Corbett College Fund.

This will be a blind-flighted tournament that will include longest drive and closest to the pin contests. $300 per team (4 players per team). Entry fee includes lunch, door prizes, goodies, golf and cart. For more information contact Stuart Drake at stdrake@cityofmoore.com or call 405-793-5090.

DOGGIE PADDLE When: Thursday, September 8th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: The Station Aquatic Center, 700 S. Broadway Ave. It’s splash time for our canine friends. All dogs in the pool for the Doggie Paddle. Two dogs allowed per handler. All handlers must be 16 years old. Dogs must be friendly and you must show proof of rabies vaccination. Dog owners will not be allowed to swim.

OLD TOWN CHILI COOK-OFF When: Friday, September 9 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: INTRUST Bank Parking Lot, 100 S. Broadway Street Lots of great chili as the Old Town Association kicks off an annual cooking challenge.

SILVER STAR CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY TEAM BENEFIT CAR SHOW When: Saturday, September 10

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SOUTHWEST OKC PUBLIC LIBRARY JOB FAIR When: Wednesday, September 14 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..

Where: 2201 SW 134th Street Come meet local employers & find out about fantastic career opportunities! The computer lab will be available for applications to be filled out and submitted immediately. Be prepared for on-site interviews and visit your local library prior to this date for resume and job assistance. Check out the library's many job and career resources on the website at www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

BIG WHEEL NATIONALS When: Saturday, September 24 Time: Registration runs from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Races start at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Moore Central Park Multi-Purpose Pavilion You’re looking for “hot wheels”? We’ve got HOT WHEELS! The annual Big Wheel Nationals pits racers ages 4-to-8 years of age pedaling some of the coolest looking Big Wheels you’ve ever seen.

Come early to sign your child up and stick around for the races, inflatables, games, and activities.Entry fee includes lunch, door prizes, goodies, golf and cart. For more information contact Stuart Drake at stdrake@cityofmoore.com or call 405-793-5090.

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEMS TOUCH A TRUCK 2016 When: Saturday, September 24, Time: Quiet Hour: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Engines On: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Where: Cleveland County Fair Grounds, in Norman Children are free to climb aboard their favorite large vehicles.

Drivers and experts will be on hand to answer any and all questions attendees have about the equipment. Visit pioneerlibrarysystem. org/touch-a-truck for more information!

MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL When: Saturday, October 8 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Moore Central Park Multi-Purpose Pavilion Various vendors will be selling their arts and crafts at this event.

For more information visit www.cityofmoore/centralpark or call 7935090. For more information about being a vendor call 793-4332.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET When: Friday, October 14 Time: 6:00pm Where: Riverwind Showplace Theatre, 1544 W. Highway 9, Norman 70 year celebration will include a live and silent auction.

Sponsorships and reserve seating available. Visit www. moorechamber.com for details.

LITTLE RIVER TRAIL OF FEARS PRESENTS: CarnEvil When: Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22 Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Where: Little River Park Little River Park has been taken over by a carnival-themed haunted trail with terror lurking around every corner. Come be a part of the award-winning Trail of Fears that features a Freak Show, Big Top, Funhouse and Cemetary. Cost is $7.50 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are available online at: www.cityofmoore.com/ fun or at The Station.

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HAUNT OLD TOWN When: Saturday, October 29 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Old Town Moore, Downtown

Trick-or-treat time for the whole family. Inflatables, games, music, food trucks, arts and crafts, and more from the Moore Public Library. Oh…and LOTS of candy!

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE AT ORR FAMILY FARMS When: Fall Season (October 1-to-31) Time: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., FridaySaturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m, Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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MUMMY/SON DANCE When: Friday, October 28 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: The Station Recreation Center A howling good time will be had by all at this year’s big dance.

Ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and more…get your costumes together and head over to The Station for a groovy Halloween time.

This event is open to boys ages 4-to-14 and their mothers or female guardians. The night will include snacks, dancing, door prizes and lots of fun. Tickets are $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets visit www.cityofmoore.com/fun or in person at The Stations.

The Orr Family Farm has been invaded by the undead and are in need of brave women and men to take on the challenge of fighting back these invaders. Join the fight by loading up a wagon and shooting paintballs at the zombies. This is a shoot-and-notget-shot experience with limited seating available. Cost is $20 per person and includes a Farm Pass or Corn Maze Pass along with 200 paintballs for you to eradicate the walking dead. If you have a paid Orr Family Farm admission the cost is $8 per person plus tax. Tickets are available online at: www.orrfamilyfarm.com.

ELECTION DAY When: Tuesday, November 8 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Polling places throughout the area.

In addition to a hotly contested presidential race, voters will also be considering some important local races along with two ballot issues addressing curbside recycling and the extension of a city sales tax.

JUMP!ZONE HALLOWEEN BASH When: Friday, October 28 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Jump!Zone, 10400 S. Western Ave Extreme animals, character appearances by Elsa & Anna, Cinderella, Spider-Man, Snow White, Batman and JZ the frog!

Costume contest and prize giveaways! Each child receives a goody bag. Adults are free children are $10 each.

RED RIBBON PARADE When: Saturday, October 29 Car show to benefit the following charities: Santa Express, Crime Stoppers, St. Jude’s Children’s Research, Woman’s Resource Center, Close to Home, Regional Food Bank, and Second Choice Animal Sanctuary.

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OKSeafood Slimdown: The Journey Doesn’t End Here

BY ROB MORRIS September marks the last lap on my six-month journey of eating seafood as my primary protein source. To be honest, when I began with the boundaries of “eat seafood during the week and feel free to add in other protein sources on the weekends” I fully expected to be chowing down on my favorite chicken and beef foods every single Saturday and Sunday. But the fact is that I had a grilled chicken sandwich and a burger in June…and the rest of my entire protein-chomping journey has been seafood.

I’ve had success following some diet plan, worked out hard, and reached some goal weight. Every other time I’ve been here there’s been this sort of huge emotional exhale and then a slow slide back to my old habits. Even though had sworn I would never go back to the old life of fast food, junk food, and sedentary habits…I sank back into that swamp and the roller coaster ride of weight gain began again. It’s an insidiously deadly cycle of ups and downs that took me from a 190-pound triathlete in 1992 to a 390-pound Netflix-binge-watcher in March of 2016.

Don’t get me wrong, all of you fowl and bovine-loving folks out there, I still dearly love chicken and beef and I’m looking forward to bringing those dishes back into my weekly dining.

But something amazing happened to me over the past five months. Actually there were a LOT of amazing things that happened:

I know, I know. I hear the skeptics out there asking “Well, pork chop — what makes THIS time so different? How do you know you won’t swan dive back onto the couch with a big bag of Oreos and a 32-ounce mug of milk again?”

• I’ve lost 70+ pounds (and still counting).

• My blood pressure has fallen to a near normal range.

• I fell in love with cooking to the point where I plan my weekends around some kitchen time.

• I’ve learned to meal prep so that I eat healthy meals all week (and save a bunch of money by not eating out as much).

But the most amazing thing that happened to me was that somewhere between last April 1st and mid-August I actually stopped thinking of the OKSeafood Slimdown as a journey that is scheduled to end on September 30th.

For the first time in my life, at age 59 no less, I finally understand the meaning of “change your lifestyle.”

The reason that’s so important is that I’ve been at this point at various times in my life. It’s the point where

I share that cynicism to a certain degree. After all, I’m the one who’s lived that 24-year roller-coaster-ride-fromhell. I’ve seen the scales rise and fall.

I’ve worn the ever-expanding wardrobe. I’ve looked in the mirror and felt the sting of failure again and again and again.

But here’s my answer: this time what I’ve experienced is something new and unique. Call it a “flipping of a mental light switch” or “a moment of Zen.” Call it a moment of face-to-face clarity with God. The best way to sum it up is that over the past month I’ve stopped looking at the six months of the OKSeafood Slimdown as the journey and began looking at that timeframe as the preparation for how I’m going to live the rest of my life.

The best way I can tell you how different this is that I’m no longer counting down the days to the end of September so that I can go back to my “normal life.” I’m not chasing a number on the weight scale. I’m not trying to achieve some workout goal or fitness level. I’m not trying to check off some

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major accomplishment to add to the list of things I’ve done.

I’ve started counting down the days to the BEGINNING of October so that I can apply everything I’ve learned to my “new normal.” I’m preparing for a much longer journey, one that includes taking the skills and habits I’ve acquired over the past six months and applying them to a deeper and more profound journey.

As I approach my 60th birthday in 2017 I am thrilled with the prospect of going places and doing things I’d long since given up hope of experiencing. The Healthy Heart Pledge is a no-brainer for me now — of course I’m going to eat seafood two times a week. Of course I’m going to continue to cook and meal prep on the weekends, now mixing in some healthy chicken and beef recipes.

Of course I’m going to continue to get regular exercise. But I’m also going to take on some new and daunting challenges that never would’ve occurred to me in recent years.

My friends and co-workers know how much I love metaphors — so they won’t be surprised that I offer one as a way of illustrating just how profound this change has been in my life.

The past six months have, in many ways, been like someone training to hike and climb mountains in Colorado.

You don’t begin by tackling a 14,000foot peak. You walk the foothills for a while, slowly building your endurance.

Then you add some steeper walks for a while. As your stamina and skill grow, you add some technical climbs.

Then one day you get up early in the morning and begin the ascent to your first “14er.”

Now picture this: standing atop that majestic Rocky Mountain peak looking across God’s glorious creation, you realize that on the other side of the world stand the Himalayas.

Your mind begins to wrap around the idea that there are mountain peaks

there that are twice as high as the one you’re currently standing on. Your mind rolls back over the last six-months of training — the peaks and valleys, the successes and failures, the pain and the elation — all of it unfolding in a stream of vivid images. You begin to wonder if you can endure that again, if it’s worth all of the struggle.

Then your eyes refocus and you follow the trail you used to reach the top of this peak until you see it: barely visible, way off in the distance at the foot of the mountain, just a tiny white blur… there’s your car, parked at the trailhead.

That’s when it hits you: it’s not the goal, it’s the journey! The last six-months are what living life to the fullest is all about.

To carry the metaphor through to the end, it doesn’t really matter if I reach the top of Mt. Princeton in Colorado or Mt. Everest in the Himalayas. What matters is that I fight the good fight, that I keep getting up when I fall down, that I embrace the pain of failure and the elation of success.

To put it in the words of M. Scott Peck from his profound book, “The Road Less Traveled”…

“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly understand and accept it — then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.”

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New Activities Coming

BY BRENT WHEELBARGER

Moore’s oldest district (going back

We drop in on each other’s businesses

Association for details on entering

year Haunt Old Town will take place

120 years) is gearing up for a string

often to visit about new ideas to attract

your hot pot of chili.

October 29th from 4 – 8pm along

of new activities designed to further

business or just to visit.”

build community in the center of town, roughly located between 4th and

Some of the upcoming activities in the district include the following:

Outdoor Market and Car Show:

Main and Broadway streets throughout

Check out some of the great products

Old Town. It’s become the biggest

offered in Old Town, antiques and

Halloween haunt in the area and a must-do for kids (and kids at heart).

12th streets and Eastern and I-35. The

Cruzin’ Old Town: On the third

hidden gems you might not find

area, known as Old Town, is home to

Saturday of each month, residents

elsewhere on September 10th from

a number of locally owned businesses,

bring their classic cars to Old Town

9am - 6pm. The Outdoor Market will

Town:

Moore City Hall and Public Safety

from 5-8pm. Relive cruising the “drag”

take place at the Intrust Bank parking

rumor has it this year is going to be big.

Center and Moore’s historic Old School

down Broadway surrounded by hot

lot. On the same day, you can also enjoy

Business Center.

rods from the 50’s and 60’s.

some great autos at the Old Town car

For more information about Old

This is

show at the parking lot of First United

Town Moore and various activities in

Town Association President, refers to

a great opportunity to meet new

Methodist Church near Broadway and

the district, call 405-799-9898 and ask

the district this way, “The owners and

folks and taste some of the best chili

Main Street. As a bonus, there will be

for Kelly. You can also follow Old Town

operators of businesses in Old Town

around. The cook-off will take place

food trucks and live music.

on Facebook at Moore’s Historical Old

are a close-knit group," said Ireland.

September 9th from 6pm–8pm at the

Haunt Old Town: Thousands of kids

"I would almost say we’re like the old

Intrust Bank parking lot located at the

in costume trick-or-treat among the

Andy Griffith TV show where things

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Sketches of Moore

Winging Our Way Back Through Moore’s Aviation History The muffled beating of the Drums of War in Europe in the late 1930s sent a serious warning to America, in spite of the fact that World War I was called the War to End All Wars. Among the greatest defensive needs of our country were aircraft and trained pilots.

Because of a strong movement to stay out of war, there was difficulty in funding a large training program. So the government funded the Civil Pilot Training Program (CPT) through the Bureau of Air Commerce, the forerunner of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This program subsidized a cheap way for civilians to learn to fly.

Reimbursement was substantial, and a number of airports sprang up over the country providing licensed pilots to train civilians. When World War II began in 1941, many of these civilian-trained pilots made up a good portion of the USAAF. In 1940, Roy Wheatley built the Wheatley Airport on an eight-block tract of land along the east side of the railroad, between N. 3rd and N. 12th Streets, with a paved north/south and a grassy east/west runway, a small residence and two 60 x 80 ft. hangars with a 20 x 80 ft. shop between.

Within the vicinity of Moore were several other small, private airports where licensed pilots gave flying

instructions to private citizens. One was on what is now Janeway Street, halfway between 12th and 27th. Regularly every spring, at least one of the hangars was downed by a tornado. In fact, that was the origin of the name Moore earned as “Tornado Alley.”

Another was at 89th and S. Western.

Also, the Navy built a practice landing strip in the area of S. Santa Fe and 34th Street for the use of naval pilots training at North Base in Norman. There were no hangars, but the Navy pilots practiced landing, taking off and other exercises.

According to published information, Oklahoma World War II Army Airfields, during the war several private airfields converted to use by the USAAF under Fourth Army Air Force Training Command. Records show three locations credited to Moore. After the war, some continued to be used by USAAF, the USAF through the Cold War period.

Others became municipal airports, and yet others returned to being fields.

Though World War II ended in 1945, the interest in flying did not, and many small airports continued to operate. More people wanted to fly. It was not unusual to find men tinkering in machine shops, hangars, blacksmith shops and even garages, restoring planes or building their own. Within time, these men and others interested in flying

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began meeting at designated airports for regular “fly-ins,” to compare planes, ideas and performances.

In 1946, Roy Good leased the airport for one year to store 800 warsurplus aircraft engines he had bought.

He returned in 1956 to operate the airport. In the late 1960s, a tornado destroyed or damaged much of Wheatley. Good moved his airport to the north side of N. 12th Street and he and his family operated it there until 1984. The north portion of the old Wheatley Airpark was sold to Diamond Crystal Salt Company and has been used since by various food preparation factories.

Paul Odom bought and continued the airport operation until the early 1990s when FAA suggested—did not mandate—that it was no longer safe to have planes flying in and out because of the factory on the south, housing close on the east, the railroad and telegraph poles on the west and a TV tower that was erected close to the north end. He sold the property to Charles Thompson.

Thompson remodeled the one remaining hangar for rental storage. Eventually more storage units have been built, until the former airfield is covered.

Along with the crowded condition, more restricting FAA regulations have made the operation of a small private

airport too costly. The failure of the oil industry in the middle 1980s had a vast influence on the use of personal planes.

The high cost of buying a plane, plus the ever-increasing maintenance regulations and cost of fuel have taken the heart out of the hobby of small planes.

Aviation has experienced more and greater changes than any other industry since the World War II era, but the mystique attached to flying has not changed. A Greek myth tells of Icarus, who leaped from the top of a tower to fly to the Island of Crete, having covered his body and arms with waxed feathers.

The wax melted and Icarus fell into the sea. Only a myth, of course, but evidence that even early society intended to fly— whatever the cost.

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

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Senior Living

Medical Terms Everyone Should Know And Understand

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, AGING SERVICES INC.

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

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

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

Senior Living

Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC.

Emotional problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression, can make a person more forgetful. Trying to deal with life changes leave some people confused or forgetful.

The confusion and forgetfulness caused by emotions usually are temporary and go away when the feelings fade. The emotional problems can be eased by supportive friends and family, but if these feelings last for a long time, it is important to get help from a doctor or counselor. Treatment may include counseling, medication or both.

For some older people, memory problems are a sign of a serious problem, such as mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

People who are worried about memory problems should see a doctor. The doctor might conduct or order a thorough physical and mental health evaluation to reach a diagnosis. Often, the evaluations are conducted by a neurologist, a physician who specializes in problems related to the brain and central nervous system.

A complete medical exam for memory loss should review the person’s medical history, including the use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diet, and general health. A correct diagnosis depends on accurate details. Blood and urine tests can help the doctor find the cause of the

Some people with memory problems have a condition called amnestic mild cognitive impairment or amnestic MCI. People with this condition have more memory problems than normal for people their age, but their symptoms are not as severe as those of Alzheimer’s disease and they are able to carry out their normal daily activities. Signs of MCI include misplacing things often, forgetting to go to important events and appointments, and having trouble coming up with desired words.

Dementia is the loss of thinking, memory, and reasoning skills to such an extent that it seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Dementia is not a disease itself but a group of symptoms caused by certain diseases or conditions such as Alzheimer’s. People with dementia lose their mental abilities at different rates. Symptoms may include the following: • Being unable to remember things • Asking the same question or repeating the same story • Becoming lost in familiar places • Being unable to follow directions • Getting disoriented about time, people and places • Neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition Two of the most common forms of dementia in older people are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. These types of dementia cannot be cured at the present time. With Alzheimer’s disease, changes to nerve cells in certain parts of the brain result in the death of a large number of cells.

Symptoms begin slowly and worsen steadily.

With vascular dementia, a series of strokes or changes in the brain’s blood supply leads to the death of brain tissue. Symptoms can vary but usually begin suddenly, depending on where in the brain the strokes occur and how severe they may be. In both cases, it is not possible to reverse any damage.

Here are some tips to help keep your memory sharp: • Plan tasks, make “to do” lists • Develop interests or hobbies and stay involved in activities • Engage in physical activity and exercise • Limit alcohol use • Find activities such as exercise or a hobby to relieve feelings of stress, anxiety or depression

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Some memory problems are related to health issues that may be treatable. For example, medication side effects, Vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic alcoholism, tumors or infections in the brain or blood clots in the brain can cause memory loss. Some thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders also can lead to memory loss. A doctor should treat serious medical conditions like these as soon as possible.

memory problems. There are also tests for memory loss, problem solving and language abilities. A magnetic resonance imaging/ MRI brain scan may help rule out some causes of memory problems.

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People worry about becoming forgetful.

They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result of these changes, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don’t remember information as well as they used to or they lose things. These usually are signs of mild forgetfulness, not memory problems.

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Shop: Candy Castle

BY DONNA WALKER A visit to the Candy Castle and Popcorn Palace is like taking a nostalgic stroll through childhood, when sugar plum dreams and visions of cotton candy filled your imagination. It’s a treasure trove for sweet-lovers and a “must” for popcorn connoisseurs.

Here you’ll find everything your sweet tooth could desire—young and old alike. Visiting the Castle is where the old and the grey rediscover favorite candies from childhood that have been long forgotten. Candy lovers can savor the tastes of old-fashioned candies like rock candy, candy sticks, huge lollipops, chick-o-stick and candy cigarettes.

The Candy Castle and Popcorn Palace offers more than what's in the store name. Kids will love the fun and funky New Orlean’s-style shaved ice snow cone flavors, the Astronaut ice cream, Harry Potterthemed candies, and the 49 flavors of jelly beans, all within a hands reach.

Those with a more mature palette needn’t worry, as there are some wonderfully smooth and scrumptious confections for those with sophisticated taste buds.

Try the creamy, chocolaty truffles, or perhaps the home-made cake pops and cannolis are more your style.

Stephon and Victoria Krohn opened the candy and popcorn store in hopes of bringing something new and exciting to the Old Town area. This food-related boutique seems to be a natural fit, as their family owns a pecan farm, which sparked the business idea. You can say it all started with a frosted pecan.

“We decided to open the store because we felt it was something Old Town and Moore as a whole was missing," said Victoria. "This has always been a dream for us, and we wanted to give people one more reason to live here. We are passionate about revitalizing Old Town Moore to be THE place to be."

“People love coming into our store, I think it reminds them of when they were kids," said Stephon. "It is so much fun being in a candy store, you know you are going to like whatever you pick out. It's also a lot of fun to bring candy into your home or party."

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LOCAL include tequila lime, bacon and chipotle nutmeg.

The shop also carries a full line of Dove Chocolate Discoveries, which includes flavors like Brownie Mix, Salsa, and Mojito Mix. If you're a cake lover, we haven't forgotten about you. Fresh desserts are also available in-store and range from turtle cheesecake and tiramisu to lava cake and lemon bars. You may even be able to enjoy some pineapple upside down cake or a pecan log.

For those who crave a saltier snack, there are more than 50 gourmet popcorn flavors available. You’ll find some of the traditional favorites such as cheese, caramel and toffee. But for the braver snacker, here's a list of some of the more unusual selections: Honey mustard, Barbeque, Green Apple, Dill Pickle, Pina Colada, Banana, and Cincinnati Chili.

Looking for a mix of salty and savory? Specialty popcorn flavors also include White Chocolate Toffee and Caramel Pecan.

Since opening in February, the store has attracted many new customers and have already catered several events including business openings, chamber functions, showers and birthday parties.

One customer posted on Facebook, “The truffles just melt in your mouth, and the lemon bars are yummy! My favorite popcorn is piña colada, sour apple & caramel. Love the decor and upbeat service.

It's the perfect place for a sweet treat!”

For the Krohn's, those reviews are music to their ears.

“I think the store has been successful because we always keep the customer and community in mind," said Victoria. "We strive to keep our prices at a point that people can afford, and our prices include tax.”

“This has been a fun idea, because we see parents give their children a set amount of money and the kids learn how to add the prices to come up with the total, without having to figure out tax," said Stephon.

"It is very fun to watch kids weigh the options and decide which types and quantities they can get for a certain value. They can learn about taxes later.”

Building on the success they’ve experienced, Victoria said one day they would love to expand later down the road. For now, though, the Krohn's are relishing the sweetness of operating their whimsical candy and popcorn shop and adding a little joy to their customers’ days in the form some ooeygooey goodness.

The Krohn’s love Moore and make it a point to give back to their community when they can. In September, 25% of all purchases will be donated to the Moore High School Band of your choice.

Customers simply designate the school of their choosing to support Moore, Westmoore or Southmoore.

The Candy Castle and Popcorn Palace is located at 113 W. Main Street. They are open Monday through Saturday 10am-6pm. Call for information or to cater your next event.

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Activities at The Station DANCE CLASSES LINE DANCING -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to do a variation of multiple line dances.

Class varies each time.

WHEN: Mondays, August 8th - September 26th (7 Classes) *No Class on September 5th TIME: 6:45 p.m.

- 8:00 p.m. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Exercise Room FOR: Adults 18+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: June 1st- August 5th CLASS COST: $40 for session/ $5 per class CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Clark

HIP HOP/JAZZ DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------This uses popular and current music the kids will know and recognize to learn dances and choreography with different elements. Music is age appropriate that is clean and not derogatory. All classes include Practice Sessions that will take place in February for a recital to be performed on February 26th.

TODDLER & ME DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Toddler will learn the basics of Dance all while having fun and making new friends in the process. All classes include Practice Sessions that will take place in February for a recital to be performed on February 26th.

WHEN: November Session - Wednesdays, November 2nd November 30th (4 Classes) *No Class On November 23rd

WHEN: November Session - Thursdays, November 3rdDecember 1st (4 Classes) *No Class On November 24th

December Session - Wednesdays, December 7th December 21st (3 Classes)

December Session - December 8th - December 22nd (3 Classes)

January Session - Wednesdays, January 4th - January 25th (4 Classes)

January Session - January 5th - January 26th (4 Classes)

ADULT SWING DANCING -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to do a variation of multiple line dances.

Class varies each time.

WHEN: Wednesdays, November 2nd- December 28th (8 Classes) *No Class on November 23rd TIME: 7:30 P.M - 9:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Exercise Room FOR: Adults 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: August 1st - October 28th CLASS COST: $50 for session/$7 per class CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Bob Gates

COMBO DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------This is a class where we combine Ballet, Tap, and Jazz throughout the session so students receive an even mix of the 3 styles of dance. High energy and fun. All Classes include Practice Sessions that take place in February for a recital to be performed on February 26th.

WHEN: November Session - Wednesdays, November 2nd November 30th (4 Classes) *No Class On November 23rd December Session - Wednesdays, December 7th December 22nd (3 Classes) January Session - Wednesdays, January 4th - January 25th (4 Classes) TIME: 6:45 P.M - 7:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 4-8 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: August 1st- October 28th for November Session August 1st - December 2nd for December Session September 1st- December 30th for January Session CLASS COST: November Session - $45 December Session - $35 January Session - $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Amy Shipman

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TIME: 6:45 P.M - 7:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 4-8 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: November Session - August 1st - October 28th December Session - August 1st - December 2nd January Session - September 1st- December 30th CLASS COST: November - $45 December Session - $35 January - $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Amy Shipman

BABY BALLET -------------------------------------------------------------------------Without morn and dad, the child gets to learn the basics of Ballet through music, movement, and balance. Fun, positive, and appropriate for the little ones. All classes include Practice Sessions that will take place in February for a recital to be performed on February 26th.

WHEN: November Session - Thursdays, November 3rd - December (4 Classes) No Class On November 24th

TIME: 5:45 P.M -6:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 18 months-3 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: November Session - August 1st - October 28th December Session - August 1st - December 2nd January Session - September 1st - December 30th CLASS COST: November - $45 December Session - $35 January - $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Amy Shipman

CLOGGING DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn this unique and fun type of folk dance. The clogs, or shoes, are the main focus of this folk dance and is used percussively by striking the heel, the toe, or both against a floor to create audible rhythms.

WHEN: Tuesdays, January 10th - February 28th (8 classes) TIME: 7:00 P.M -8:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Exercise Room FOR: Adults 16+ REGISTRATION: September 1st - January 6th CLASS COST: $40 per session/$5 per class CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Clark

December Session - Thursdays, December 8th - December 22nd(3 Classes) January Session - January 5th - January 26th (4 Classes) TIME: 5:45 P.M -6:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 3-5 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: November Session - August 1st - October 28th December Session - August 1st - December 2nd January Session - September 1st - December 30th CLASS COST: November - $45 December Session - $35 January - $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Amy Shipman

SPORTS CAMPS, LEAGUES, & TOURNAMENTS FALL BASKETBALL CAMP -------------------------------------------------------------------------For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun.

What better way than by getting to play basketball for a week and learn some new things in the process.

WHEN: Friday, October 21st TIME: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.WHERE: The Station Recreation Center FOR: 7 years to 17 years REGISTRATION PERIOD: www.cityofmoore.com/fun CLASS COST: $25 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Scott Hodges

ADULT CO-ED DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------5 on 5 Format - Co-Ed must have 2 women on court to start game.

WHEN: Coaches Meeting - September 8th at 6 p.m.

Tournament - September 10th WHERE: Recreation Center FOR: 16 Years and Older REGISTRATION: Online TOURNAMENT FEE: $40 per Team SIGN-UPS: August 1st - September 2nd DIVISIONS: Co-Ed

YOUTH WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE: -------------------------------------------------------------------------5 on 5 Format - Co-Ed must have 2 women on court to start game.

WHEN: Coaches Meeting - September 8th at 6 p.m.

Tournament - September 10th WHERE: The Station Recreation Center & Moore Community Center FOR: Boys & Girls 7/8, 9/10 & 11/12 AGE DETERMINATION DATE: December 2nd 2016 REGISTRATION: Online www.cityofmoore.com/fun FEE: $60 Resident — $70 Non-Resident PRACTICES BEGIN: October 31st REGULAR SEASON: 7 Games NOTES: Code of Ethics, CBC's, Rosters, and Practice Bid Sheet Due: October 28th at 8AM-12PM Birth Certificates Due: November 11th by 5PM

EDUCATIONAL CAMPS FALL BREAK ART CAMP -------------------------------------------------------------------------Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more.

You will use watercolors, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. The best part is you get to keep and take home what you make!

WHEN: Friday, October 21st TIME: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.WHERE: The Station Recreation Center FOR: 6 years to 12 years REGISTRATION: www.cityofmoore.com/fun CLASS COST: $25 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Donna Bamard

FALL BREAK GIZMO'S, GADGETS, & THANG'S CAMP PRESENTS: SAVING THE EARTH -------------------------------------------------------------------------Science has never been this much fun. In this camp you will learn how to make bags out of T-shirts, make crafts from recycled projects, talk and learn about how trash hurts the environment and how to help the environment, and improve animal habitats. This is a fun-filled and

action-packed 1-day camp that is also very educational.

Don't miss out on this awesome chance to learn new and exciting things while also having a blast!

WHEN: Friday, October 21st TIME:1 p.m. - 4 p.m.WHERE: The Station Recreation Center FOR: 7 years to 13 years REGISTRATION: www.cityofmoore.com/fun CLASS COST: $25 CLASS INSTRUCTOR:

DEFENSE CLASSES GUN SAFETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------You will understand the principles of tactics and have multiple opportunities to use your acquired skills under the stress of simulated, lethal encounters. This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or carry a handgun for self-defense. There will be no guns or any weapons whatsoever at The Station. This course is an information course with slideshow presentations. There will be no guns or weapons brought in by The Station Staff or any other persons associated or not associated with this course at any time. Nor will weapons be used by anybody at any time.

You will have the option when the class is over to go to the Gun Range with the Instructor. The Gun Range and cost for the Gun Range is not included in the fee for the class. The Instructor will have you fill out a consent form before meeting at the range if you so choose. The Station will not be liable for any safety concerns or incidents that may happen at the gun range.

WHEN: October 1st (Concealed Safety), November 5th (Firearm Safety) January 13th (Concealed Safety) February 4th (Firearm Safety) TIME: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. WHERE: The Station Meeting Room AGES: Adults 18+ REGISTRATION PERIODS: July 15th - September 30th (Concealed Safety on Oct. 1st) August 1st - November 4th (Firearm Safety on Nov. 5th) September 1st - January 12st (Concealed Safety on Jan. 13th) October 1st - February 3rd (Firearm Safety on Feb. 4th) CLASS COST: $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Will Wilson

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Calendar of Events & Performances ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 102nd Annual School of Art and History Faculty Exhibition, Ellen and Richard L. Sandor Photography Gallery. June 14 - September 4, 2016. Offered on the heels of the popular annual student exhibition, the School of Art and Art History Faculty Exhibition features work by University of Oklahoma faculty across multiple art disciplines and media. Anticipated works include photography, printmaking, new media and sculpture. The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK.

The Texas Tenors The Texas Tenors return for an encore performance after last season’s sell-out at OCCC. Their blend of Country, Classical and Broadway hits entertain with their breathtaking vocals, humor and touch of cowboy charm. A top four finalist in the fourth season of America’s Got Talent, the group has performed more than 600 shows in over 20 countries and regularly performs in Branson, Missouri. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7576.

Big Trash Pick Up, Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

CT Clothing Closet, last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m., CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Visage: Photography from the Permanent Collection, Nancy Johnston Records Gallery. June 14 - December 4, 2016.

For professional photographers, the portrait photography remains an aesthetically complicated and insightful investigation of personality and psychology. The portrait is a representation not only of appearance or countenance but also the complexity of human identity. This exhibition explores how photographers have examined individuality through portraiture and, in many cases, shaped the presentation of identity through pose, props, and lighting and compositional choices. Although a variety of sitters are included in the exhibition, particular attention has been given to artists, celebrities and other public figures, those personalities for whom physical presentation often carries special meaning. The photographs selected for this exhibition display a tacit awareness of the camera’s role in crafting public image. The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK. Yellow Rose Theater is proud to present Oklahoma Vaudeville, September 9 - 24, 2016. VanKnight Productions and the AWARD WINNING Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre is proud to present this Exciting New Presentation! Starring the Incredible Darci Farmer Featured on NBC'S Little Big Shots with Host Steve Harvey. Winner of the 2015 Oklahoma's Got Talent. Joining Darci is the amazing song writer, musician, and singer 2015 NACMAI Entertainer Of The Year, and recent Branson performer Bella Brown. Joining these sensational young performers, are two classic veterans Mr. Broadway Gary Parks, and the one and only James "The Honeycat" Morris. This show is like nothing you've ever seen loaded with talent, our stage will have a hard time holding it all!! Tickets include dinner and show.

Call (405) 793-7779 for tickets.

Love Jones, the Musical: Special Preview What happens after love at first sight? That's exactly what we find out as Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild and Marsha Ambrosius join forces to tell the classic and iconic love story of Darius Whitehall and Nina Mosley in Love Jones, the Musical.

For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7576.

Polly Gibbons and the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra Polly Gibbons with the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra, the state’s premier concert jazz orchestra, team up for an evening of big band favorites and blues in an encore performance.

Polly will serenade the audience with her warm, rich, soulful vocals and innate blues sensibility, and the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra will get your toes tappin’ with their classic big band repertoire. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/ upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7576.

Community Breakfast, Saturday, May 14 and 28, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. This free meal is aimed at helping families and seniors make ends meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Contact Richelle Leibold at (405) 794-6671.

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

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

Friday Night Live for HIM Join the Singles of FBC Moore for "Friday Night Live for HIM" Friday, September 16th.

There's a dinner for a small charge at 6:30 p.m. upstairs in Leadership Center, followed by a wonderful time of praise & worship and a special message from our guest speaker, David Edwards. Fellowship and table games to follow until 10:00 p.m. Please call 793-2624 for more information or e-mail at marji.robison@firstmoore.com. First Baptist is located at 301 NE 27th Street, just off I-35 South in Moore.

CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Council Meetings, Tuesday, September 6 and Monday, September 19, 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway.

Parks Board Meeting, Monday, September 12, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. ***For ALL other City of Moore events see the Fall Events Guide in this issue of the Moore Monthly*** COMMUNITY CONNECTION Adopt-A-Pet, Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road.

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190.

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

Moore Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, Thursday, September 8, at 8:00 a.m. at Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western, Oklahoma City.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues: Budget Shortfalls and Our Schools, Wednesday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main.

Please join us for an informative Eggs & Issues: 2016 Ballot State Question Review with Mike Jackson from the State Chamber of Oklahoma. Be an informed voter and come get some insight to the language of the questions proposed. Q & A to follow. Cost is $10. Visit http://www. moorechamber.com/ to register.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, Thursday, September 15 at 8:00 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $8. Visit http://www. moorechamber.com/ to register Moore Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Thursday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Home Creations, 2252 N. Broadway. Visit www.moorechamber.com for details.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch, Tuesday,September 20 at 11:45 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $10. Visit http://www. moorechamber.com/ to register.

ing the attendance of more than 15,000 people, this outdoor festival will display local businesses, food trucks, children's activities, live international entertainment, and the traditional "El Grito" that will be heard all across the Oklahoma City metro. The outdoor stage will be headlined by an international recording artist and will feature other well-known international acts. For more information or to volunteer email info@southokc.com South OKC Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Tasting by Nosh at Catering Creations Restaurant, Friday, September 23, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The end of the month will never be the same. Introducing 4th Fridays Tastings, hosted by Nosh. For just $8 ($6 in advance), you get samplings of appetizers and take and bakes, live music and an electric atmosphere. Pre-order your tickets with the cashier.

Contact Cathy Hanselman for more information.

FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m.

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

• Evening Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more info.

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

First Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/Recreation Center, The Link is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 735-2527.

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Seriously Fun Networking, Thursdays, September 1 and 15 at 3:00 p.m. Join fellow Chamber members at Victoria’s Pasta Shop, 2013 SW 89th Street, for a great opportunity to meet new members, network with others and make new friends! Open networking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Join a great group that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Karen Proctor for any questions at (405) 659-6696.

Karate, First Baptist Church Moore, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The classes are free for anyone ages 8 and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Dream Team Networking Luncheon, September 6, 12:30 p.m. at Bill’s Steakhouse & Saloon, 1013 SW 89th Street. This lunch networking event will start promptly at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. Join a great group of people that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Kyra Kaffenberger for any questions at (405) 315-6794.

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

Fiestas Patrias, September 13, 6:30 p.m. at Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads. Call (405) 979-2200 for details. Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads will commemorate Mexico's Independence Day on September 11, 2016. Anticipat-

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

KIDS’ CORNER Agape: First Church Moore, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., 201 W. Main. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7th–12th grade).

Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m. Menu can be found at www.moorechurch.com.

Afterschool Matters, First Baptist Church Moore, Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This program helps students work towards academic success. Available to 1st – 6th grade. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@ fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

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

GriefShare Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 7947313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 326-5554, or ladylyn1941@ gmail.com to register or participate.

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

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

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

Moore Toastmasters, every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. Become the speaker and leader that you want to be. Join our group as we practice Toastmasters’ proven learn-bydoing program.

SENIOR CONNECTION Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to kindergarten – 6th grade.

Choir, life skills games, snacks and help with homework.

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

AARP, the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over.

Potluck dinner follows the program each month. For more information, contact Mary at (405) 826-2315.

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 793-9069.

Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00.

MUSIC/ARTS

P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors are assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448.

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

Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s Patients in Moore.

For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.

RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Transportation: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583.

• Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments.

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 7993130 at least one day in advance.

• “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

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The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December, 11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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

Call (405) 794-7313 for more information.

SERVICE, COMMUNITY CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 692-8700 for meeting times and details.

Divorce Care, First Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Support group for those going through a divorce. Call (405) 7932600 for more information.

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

American Legion Meetings, every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans.

Call (405) 794-5446 for more information.

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

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

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

Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas.

For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405) 793-9069, Brand Center.

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

Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields.

For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@regionalfoodbank.org or (405) 600-3186.

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Calendar of Events Brand Senior Center

Moore Council On Aging Bus Service Phone: 405-799-3130 Transportation for seniors within the city of Moore is available for errands or appointments from 8am to 3pm Monday through Friday.

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center Address: 501 E. Main Call 405-793-9069 to make reservations for meals. A meal for seniors 60 & above is a $2.25 donation. Required cost for guests under 60 is $5.00.

Moore Library Children Music Together: 11 am, Saturday — Sep. 3 Library Closed: Sunday-Monday, Sep. 4-5 — Labor Day weekend Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays, 10 am — Sep. 6, 27 Lapsit Story Time: Wednesdays, 10 am & 10:45 am — Sep. 7, 14, 28 Pre-K Play: Thursday, 10 am — Sep. 8 Kids’ Club: Monday, 4:30 pm — Sep. 12 Preschool Story Time: Tuesday, 10 am. — Sep. 13 Viva GLART! Grow a Learner Through Art: Tuesday, 6:30 pm — Sept. 13 Lilly Open House: Tuesday, 5 pm — Sept. 27 Teen/Adult Zumba: Thursdays, 6 pm — Sep. 1, 8, 15, 29 Beginners Tai Chi, Saturdays, 9:30 am — Sep. 3, 10 Intermediate Tai Chi: Saturdays, 10:00 am — Sep. 3, 10 Library Closed: Sunday-Monday, Sep. 4-5 — Labor Day weekend Beginners Yoga: Monday, 6 pm — Sep. 12, 19, 26 Cooking For Seniors: Portion Control: Monday, 7 pm — Sept. 12 Teen Metal Engraving: Tuesday, 6 pm — Sep. 13 Introduction to Belly Dancing: Wednesday, 6 pm — Sep. 14 On the Same Page Book Discussion: Monday, 5:30 pm — Sept. 19 Teen Quadcopters: Tuesday, 3 pm — Sept. 20 Adult Coloring: Wednesday, 2 p.m. –- Sept. 28

SW OKC Library Children Toddler Story Time and Play: Thursdays, 10 am and 11 am — Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 After School Kids: Outer Space: Thursday, 4:30 pm — Sep. 1 Baby Lapsit: Fridays, 10 am — Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Minecraft Creative: Fridays, 5 p.m. — Sep. 2, 16, 30 After School Kids: Weather: Thursday, 4:30 pm - Sep. 15 Library Closed: Sunday - Monday — Sep. 4-5 — Labor Day Lego Quest: Timed Challenges: Monday, 4:30 pm — Sep 5 Family Music Time: Wednesday, 10 am — Sep. 7 Minecraft Survival: Fridays, 5 pm — Sep. 9, 23 Family Story Time and Craft: Mondays, 10 and 11 am — Sep. 12, 19, 26 Tai Chi for All Ages: Mondays, 4:30 pm — Sep. 12, 19, 26 Homeschool Science: Tuesday, 2 pm — Sep. 20 Sensory Story Time: Tuesday, 4:30 pm — Sep. 20 TLC (Touch, Learn and Create): Birds: Wednesday, 10 am — Sep. 21 Family Play Time/La Hora de Jugar: Saturday, 2 pm — Sep. 24 TweenScene: Gardening: Tuesday, 4:30 pm — Sep. 27 Pokemon Party: Thursday, 5 pm — Sep. 29 Teen/Adult Pinterest Club: String Art: Thursday, 6 pm — Sep. 1 Library Closed: Sunday - Monday — Sep. 4-5 — Labor Day Tai Chi for All Ages: Mondays, 4:30 pm — Sep. 12, 19, 26 Pilates: Mondays, 6pm — Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26 Writing Series: Finding an Agent: Tuesday, 7 pm — Sep. 6 Learn How to Be a Friend of the SOKC Library: Thursday, 5 pm — Sep. 8 Penn Ave. Literary Society: Thursday, 6:30 pm — Sep. 8 Community Job Fair: Wednesday, 9 am — Sep. 14 Early Literacy for Expectant Parents: Tuesday, 10 am — Sep. 20

A Mission to Serve. A Passion for Care.

Exercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 10:15am Line Dancing Lessons: Wed 12:15pm Wood Carving: Thurs 9:00am -11:00am Other Activities: Dominos, Card Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Pool, Quilting & Volunteer work is available at the Brand Center.

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September 1 ADT Health “Fall Prevention” 10:30 a.m.

September 2 MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m.

September Birthday Celebration September 5 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY September 6 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

BP checks provided by Walgreen’s 10:30 a.m.

September 8 Integris Hospital “Cooking Soups in a Crock Pot” 10:00 a.m.

September 13 Wii Bowling 10:00 a.m.

Library 10:00 a.m.

BP & Sugar checks Provided by Loving Care 10:30 a.m.

September 15 Gary Parks to sing 10:00 a.m.

September 20 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

September 21 Fresh cobbler provided by Village on the Park 11:45 a.m.

September 22 Alzheimer’s Association Presentation 10:30 a.m.

BP checks provided by Arbor House 10:30 a.m.

September 26 MCOA Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.

September 27 BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union 10:00 a.m.

Library 10:00 a.m.

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

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JOIN US FOR MOORE’S HISTORICAL OLD TOWN DISTRICT’S ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF & OUTDOOR MARKET, CAR SHOW, LIVE MUSIC AND MOBILE LIBRARY. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Sample a Wide Variety of Chili provided by excellent Moore Merchants for just a small donation of $6.00 at the INTRUST Bank Parking Lot ~ At the Main & Broadway Square in Old Town

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Outdoor Market * Food Trucks * Car Show * Music At the INTRUST Bank Parking Lot & The First United Methodist Church of Moore’s Parking Lot Booth Spaces Still Available for $25.00 each.

Coloring books have never really gone out of style with kids, but these days adults are getting back into the “stay between the lines” action! This month’s coloring book page is just begging for some color and we’d like for YOU to breath some life into it with your own artistic vision.

And here’s the best part about it: If you create your own “Moore Monthly Coloring Book Page Masterpiece” you can submit it to us and you’ll have a chance to win a $10 gift card to the Warren!

Here's how to play:

Please call Kathy at 405-308-9170 (For Chili Cook-Off & Festival)

1. Grab your favorite set of crayons, pens, pencils, brushes, or whatever!

Please call Andy at 405-255-0365 (For Car Show)

2. Color the coloring book page of the August Moore Monthly magazine in your own unique fashion.

Proceeds to benefit the Work Activity Center in Moore.

3. Take a photo of your work and email it to us at: rob@mooremonthly.com no later than September 30, 2016. Make sure you tell us your age!

Our team of judges will look over all of the entries and choose the winners in these categories: Best Coloring Book Page by a Child (age 12 and under) PRIZE: $10 gift card to the Warren

Best Coloring Book Page by a Teen (age 13 to 19)

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Movie Guide - September 2016

Sully, Opens September 9.

Bridget Jones’s Baby, Opens September 9.

Storks, Opens September 23.

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Café Society In the 1930s, a young Bronx native moves to Hollywood where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York, he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life.

Sully

Bridget Jones’s Baby

The story of Chesley Sullenberger, who became a hero after gliding his plane along the water in the Hudson River, saving all of the airplane flights 155 crew and pas-sengers.

The continuing adventures of British publishing executive Bridget Jones as she en-ters her 40s.

Morgan A corporate risk-management consultant has to decide and determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being's life that was made in a laboratory environment.

The Wild Life On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe.

The 9th Life of Louis Drax A psychologist begins working with a young boy who has suffered a near-fatal fall and finds himself drawn into a mystery that tests the boundaries of fantasy and reality.

When the Bough Breaks A surrogate mom for a couple becomes dangerously obsessed with the soon-to-be father.

Snowden NSA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.

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When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers.

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

SEPTEMBER 23 The Magnificent Seven Seven gunmen in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves.

Storks Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages. But when an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must scramble to fix the error by delivering the baby.

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Opens September 30.

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

Fun and fitness in a family atmosphere!

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LOCAL

Taste: Oliveto

BY DONNA WALKER

A few weeks ago, the CFO of a giant Italian Restaurant chain in New York left a message for Mike Sikes, owner of Oliveto Italian Bistro in Moore.

The note adorning a paper napkin read, “Everything was great here. The only suggestion I have is….don’t change a thing!”

For Sikes and business partner Sean Fry the message was deeply meaningful, and a badge of honor, but not altogether too surprising. Since opening in the spring of 2013, Oliveto has been well-received in Moore, drawing great crowds and dozens of “regulars”.

Sikes opened Oliveto after spending more than 25 years working for Mazzio’s, most recently as the Director of Operations. A relatively new franchise with restaurants in Tulsa and Tyler, Texas, Oliveto offers a variety of fresh, unique offerings in a modern, intimate and inviting atmosphere. Many of their entrees are hearth-baked in a Woodstone brick oven.

“Oliveto’s casual dining concept is a little spicier and more upscale than other Italian restaurant chains,” said Sikes. “The modern look, the concept that we could build at the end-cap of a strip mall, and the menu are what drew me to Oliveto.”

The Oliveto menu speaks for itself. Branded as Tuscan-inspired cuisine, one taste of the Bruschetta Sundae and you’ll think you’re dining at a sidewalk bistro in the hills of Italy.

One unique menu option is the Citrus Cedar Plank Salmon, which is marinated, cooked in the Woodstone

oven, and served with fresh seasonal vegetables and creamy jalapeno risotto. Sikes said the Woodstone oven adds delicious texture and enhances the flavors throughout each dish.

An Oliveto house favorite is the 3-Meat Skillet al Forno, prepared with Italian sausage, meatballs, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, onion, tomatoes, topped with marinara and a 5-cheese blend, then baked in the woodstone oven and served over spaghetti.

Other top selling entrees include the Asiago Spinach Chicken, Caliente Chicken and the Woodstone pizzas.

Want something small to snack on? Diners can enjoy appetizers like the crab cakes, Calamari Della Casa or a smoked salmon salad.

Dessert is not to be missed here! The Dulce de Leche bread pudding is a moist, house-made bread pudding served warm with a generous scoop of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream and smothered in rich Dulce de Leche sauce. The bread pudding is so well loved, it keeps the many “regulars” coming back for more.

The Tiramisu, Eight Chocolate Brownie Bliss and Cheesecake with Strawberry-Amaretto Coulis are three more reasons to dine at Oliveto.

“Many of our regulars tell us we have the best calamari they’ve ever tasted,” said Sikes. “They use us as ‘the gauge’ when eating calamari other places and during their travels. We also have some regulars who drive from Yukon just for our bread pudding.”

Oliveto offers a full bar with a large selection of wines as well as a good selection of locally brewed beer. If you’re a beer enthusiast, you must stop in to try their number one seller, Peroni Premium Italian Lager.

Diners won’t want to miss happy hour, which is every day of the week after 8p.m. and includes $2 domestic beers, half-price appetizers and half-price Woodstone pizzas.

The employees bring it all together for a perfect guest experience. “It’s our people who make difference,” said Sikes. “A lot of our chefs have been here for nearly the entire three years that we’ve been open.”

“We try to hire exceptional young adults and spend a lot of time and money to train them,” continued Sikes.

“They are the backbone of taking care of our guests.

Everything doesn’t happen by accident, and nothing happens without good people.”

Oliveto Italian Bistro is located at 1301 S I-35 Service Road. For catering or curbside to-go, call 735-5553.

Visit www. olivetobistro.com.

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Ask the Tax Guy! Dear Tax Guy: You seem to spend a lot of time talking about non-tax things in your columns. What’s up with that?

Random McPerson Dear Random: Seems like I should change my name to “Tax Guy (and other things), doesn’t it? Take budgeting.

Wait. Wait. Wait. I forgot to talk about IRA’s in the next to last column. Let’s get back on track here.

Great question, and I’ll try to remember to deal with it next column.

IRA’s: What are they and what do they do for you?

IRA’s (and wealth creation, really) are based on the old adage that a penny saved is a penny earned. Jolene Nauman, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Norman, further refined that adage when she showed me how a penny saved today (and allowed to be reinvested again and again) is worth more than a penny saved ten years from now. With

the dismantling of the defined benefit pension plans of yesteryear (which only came into being in the middle of the last century), it is more and more imperative that we save money for later. As I like to tell my younger clients, if you don’t die, you are going to get old. Almost invariably, they laugh. To a young person, old age is a concept, not a reality. Even though they have grandparents and see old people in the malls (or slowing traffic down on the roads), it is as if the brain does not correlate that to their own lives, and even more importantly to their financial lives.

U. S. News & World Report reported in October, 2014, that for over a third of all Americans, Social Security benefits make up 90% of their annual income. The New York Times reported in 2012, that “(a)ccording to the Social Security Administration, 23 percent of married couples and 46 percent of single people receive 90 percent or more of their income from Social Security. Furthermore, 53 percent of married couples and 74 percent of unmarried people receive half of their income or more from the program.” So, to me, the issue is not the technical details but the more important intentionality behind the

life plans we make. Are we going to consume everything today (and then some – debt represents overspending today) and not plan for tomorrow, or are we going to make choices to make a tomorrow years or decades from now be a tomorrow of promise instead of a tomorrow of fear?

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

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Moore Entrepreneurs Why is Sales & Marketing Alignment Critical to my Companies Success?

One of the most important factors in creating a scalable, repeatable revenue machine is to have your sales and marketing functions in alignment. In aligned organizations, sales and marketing work together in a coordinated effort to achieve the ultimate goal: revenue.

MarketingProfs notes on their website that organizations with tightly aligned sales and marketing functions can have 36 percent higher customer retention rates, and achieve 38 percent higher sales win rates.

The reality is that marketing and sales alignment is more about the customer, and we should approach issues from their eyes. Companies should be customercentric, and almost customer-obsessed.

As long as both teams focus on customers, and on delivering a consistent, valued experience over the entire relationship’s lifecycle, alignment becomes the norm instead of the exception.

Research shows that more than half of a buying decision is made before actively engaging with a seller’s organization.

When you look to make a purchase as a customer, do you start at the store or do you research first? Today’s consumers tend to educate themselves before they shop, using online sources to conduct their own studies of products, and according to Gartner, by 2020 customers will manage 85 percent of their relationships without talking to a human.

When customers find information, they seek to understand their options, uncover experts in the field, and ultimately reduce risks associated with their decision.

What are some steps can I take to create Sales & Marketing Alignment?

target buyers. Buyer personas have five key elements: buyer demographics; the buyer’s role in their organization; the buyer’s objectives, priorities, and challenges; a day in the life of the buyer; and how they make purchasing decisions.

• Buying process map: This is a stepby-step, detailed view into the buying process for each target buyer. For each phase in the buying process, it’s essential to understand and map the following: buyer objectives; the core set of activities the buyer engages in; the information they consume; and the modes of communication they use to access information.

• Sales and marketing must agree on who the target buyer is, and there are critical pieces to buyers:

• Content alignment: The overall content strategy determines how and when to use content, where to find the content, and how to judge content effectiveness.

• Buyer personas: Personas provide an in-depth understanding of a company’s

When creating these assets, think about how your content can answer a customer’s

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questions and concerns along each step in their journey. If sales and marketing work as one in the development and constant improvement of sales content, you improve your chances of closing deals. As the buying process continues to shift online, there is a huge opportunity to build customer confidence and uncover urgency through content optimization and feedback loops.

The final agreement between sales and marketing is to communicate regularly and optimize the process. Collaboration is a deeply interpersonal matter, and relies on people doing the right thing on behalf of the customer.

Agree to collaboration between sales and marketing, stressing continuous improvement and a long-term commitment so your business will survive and thrive.

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

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1. DOWNLOAD TrifectAR 2. SCAN THIS IMAGE and see a MESSAGE from the FUTURE.

In 1916 the world was a very different place. It would be another year before the state of Oklahoma could celebrate its first decade. For most people, the automobile was seen as a machine of the future...but only by a hair (like self-driving cars of today). Most homes in Moore didn't have electricity or even running water. In fact, a historic farmhouse on East 19th Street still demonstrates the only way to get indoor running water in that era: a windmill on the roof connected to a well in the kitchen.

WWI was in full swing in Europe, but American troops wouldn't see action for another year. Charlie Chaplain was the Hollywood star of the day, but his (and all) films of the era were silent (compare that to the THX sound experience we enjoy at the Warren). The world literacy rate was 23% (today it's 83%) and women wouldn't be allowed to vote for another two years.

In the Moore area, most jobs involved farming.

Public education happened in simple one-room schoolhouses and wasn't compulsory. Dr. Nail ran a medical clinic out of his home (where Moore City Hall stands today); Moore's first mayor Henry Applegate (who settled here before the land run) was still involved in town politics; an inventor named P.R.

Simms was working on getting telephone service to Moore (through a switchboard in his living room); Mr. Howard's wagon repair shop in Moore had yet to begin selling automobiles (later to become The Bob Howard Auto Mall in Edmond). Families whose descendants still live in Moore today were building farms, businesses, homes and the community at large. Their world was very different than ours but pointed in many ways to what we'd become.

Now imagine if one of those people had written you a letter…a century-old letter telling you their hopes and dreams for Moore in one hundred years.

What would they have said to you? How would our reality compare with their visions for us? How would their letters characterize the Moore of a century past? These are all questions our descendants will be able to answer about us with certainty.

In celebration of Moore Monthly magazine’s 10th anniversary, we’re offering our readers a chance to say “hello” to the future…one hundred years into the future to be exact. Rather than a time capsule, Moore Monthly is commissioning a “Future Box.” During the month of September, we’re offering our readers the opportunity to write a letter to the year 2116. It could be to your great, great grandchildren, future city leaders, future citizens in general, or any combination. Every letter submitted will be included in a waterproof, airtight container and buried in front of the Old School building in Old Town Moore for one hundred years. A monument will be placed above the burial spot with instructions for our descendants. This is an opportunity for kids to write their vision of the future, for adults to share their hopes and fears, and for families to leave something in writing for their descendants.

Moore Monthly believes our future is vested in a literate society and so for our 10th-anniversary Future Box celebration, we’re partnering with the Pioneer Library Foundation. A panel formed by Pioneer Library will select ten submitted letters most representative of the Moore community. The writers of these letters will have an opportunity to share a video message with the future, which will be placed on a flash drive and included in the Future Box. Moore Monthly, through the help of sponsoring businesses, will in turn make a financial contribution to the Pioneer Library Foundation to encourage literacy in our community.

Say "Hello" to the Future, Here's How: 1. Write a letter to the people of Moore in 2116 a. See our Letter Guidelines for more info 2. Submit your letter by September 30th a. Email to Rob@mooremonthly.com or b. Drop your letter at a Future Box drop station: - Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave. - Moore Monthly offices, 201 N. Broadway 3. That’s it! a. Actually, you can also watch the Future Box (along with your letter) be buried on October 29th at 2:00pm in front of the Old School Building in Old Town Moore (201 N. Broadway)

Future Box Letter Guidelines: 1. Each letter should include your name (first name is fine) and a way to reach you in case you’re selected to do a video (email address or phone number). All contact information will remain confidential.

2. All ages are welcome to submit a letter and illustrations are also welcome (kids of the future…draw away).

3. Don’t be concerned about grammar or writing quality, it’s the thought that counts (unless your class is doing this as a school project, then we defer to your teacher).

4. No inappropriate content will be added into the Future Box (IE: curse words, sexual content, violent content, defamatory content, etc. will be excluded) .

5. Otherwise, you can write your letter however you’d like. It could be to your familial descendants or to the people of Moore in general (or specifically to the future mayor, police chief, fire chief, city manager, etc.). Your letter might be a best guess at what life will be like in the Moore of 2116, or it could be an outline of your personal hopes for the future. It can be sentimental (like a personal letter to your great, great grandchildren) or technical (like specifically how hover boards will work in the future). It can be visionary or very much focused on the present (it might describe the fears and challenges we face today…and our hopes for them being solved). However you decide to write it, just keep in mind your audience is still 100 years away and likely not even born yet. You’re not writing a letter for us…you’re writing it for them.

Join the Celebration The Moore Monthly 10th Anniversary Event will take place on Saturday, October 29th at 2:00pm at the Old School Auditorium (201 N. Broadway in Old Town Moore). At this time we’ll officially place all the submitted letters into the Future Box and ceremonially burry it in the ground for one hundred years. More information will be provided about this event in our October issue. So, save the date and plan to be part of a historic moment in our community!

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No Ordinary Hero: Moore Man Remembers Life-Saving Moment

BY ROB MORRIS Destiny is a funny thing with an unexpected sense of timing.

None of us know when it will point a finger at us and call us off of the sidelines to do something extraordinary.

“The engineer kept giving warning blasts and they applied their emergency brakes, but it was obvious they weren’t going to be able to stop in time,” said Northcutt.

For Moore resident Glen Northcutt that moment came on a fine fall day in October of 1954.

He was working as a telegraph assistant at the Moore Santa Fe railroad station when he heard the approaching sound of a freight train.

The southbound train was closing fast, and with only about 15-yards between the girl and the train, Northcutt realized he had to do something.

“As a telegraph assistant or station agent your responsibility was to go out and watch the freight trains go by,” said Northcutt.

“You could see if there were any problems with the train that way.”

It was an important but fairly routine task. But on this particular day Northcutt realized something was wrong.

“As I was walking out through the door to go watch I heard the engineer giving warning blasts,” said Northcutt.

He hustled outside and looked down the tracks toward the approaching train. What he saw almost left him frozen in his tracks.

Northcutt said, “As I looked down the tracks I saw this little girl walking on one of the rails.”

That little girl was six-year-old Linda Sherwood, who lived just east of the tracks. Sherwood said that for some reason Sherwood was concentrating so much on balancing on the rail that she wasn’t paying attention to the oncoming train.

“I took off running along the ramp that was about a footand-a-half above the track,” said Northcutt. “Luckily she was on the rail next to that ramp, so I just ran as fast as I could and was able to grab her and pull her off the track just as the train went by.”

Northcutt said when the train finally stopped about four blocks south of the station, the engineer was able to look back and see that he and the little girl were alright. The use of emergency brakes is a significant deal for railroad companies since it could easily cause a derailment, so the engineer is required to submit a report of any such incidents. It was that report that started a sequence of events that led to Northcutt taking a trip to Washington, D.C. “The Santa Fe railroad officials came to Moore in December of 1954 and presented me with a Safety Honor Award and told me that they’d be sending the report on to the President of the United States,” said Northcutt.

That was all well and good for Northcutt, but he quickly forgot about it and went back to his daily routine. But while report was far from his mind, apparently,

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower was quite impressed with the tale of Northcutt’s heroism. The following summer as he was traveling across the northern part of the state filling in for vacationing telegraph operators, he was summoned to the station in Ponca City.

“I thought, ‘Uh oh, what have I done now?’,” said Northcutt. “But it turned out that the someone from Santa Fe Railroad headquarters wanted to talk to me.”

The news was big: President Eisenhower wanted to give Northcutt a medal for his heroic actions. The very next day Northcutt was in Oklahoma City to pick up his train tickets for the trip to the nation’s capital.

When he arrived to pick up his tickets, however, he received quite a surprise.

“The took me upstairs and when I walked in the television stations and all kinds of reporters were waiting,” said Northcutt, “I was on the six o’clock evening news and in that evening’s Oklahoma City paper, which was quite a big deal for a kid who grew up on a cotton farm.”

The trip to Washington included a stop in Chicago where executives from the Santa Fe Railroad wined and dined him.

While in Washington, Northcutt stayed in the Statler Hotel and was taken on a tour of the city.

He also dined with Senators Mike Monroney and Robert S. Kerr as well as Congressman Tom Jarman. President Eisenhower was at the Geneva Conference during Northcutt’s visit, so the

Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission presented the medal he received.

Northcutt said the attention was overwhelming and very much appreciated.

“I had several letters from the President, the Senators,” said Northcutt. “I also had a lot of letters from people across the country telling me about how the story impacted them, so those are things that I can’t forget.”

The one odd thing about the entire incident for Northcutt was that he never learned about the impact of the incident on the little girl.

“I never heard anything else from her or her family,” said Northcutt.

“I have two daughters and if something like that had happened to one of mine, I would’ve had a major reaction.”

But in the 61-years since that fateful day on the Moore railroad tracks, Northcutt says he’s never really considered himself that much of a hero.

“I just did what needed to be done,” said Northcutt. “I think most everyone would’ve done the same thing. It just so happened that I was the one who was there.”

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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review DOZER’S RUN: A TRUE STORY OF A DOG AND HIS RACE Author: Debbie Levy with Rosana Panza Illustrated by David Opie Reviewer: Kelsey Williamson, Children’s Library Associate, Moore Public Library

"Dozer’s Run" is the true story of a real Goldendoodle dog that lives in Maryland. I love literary nonfiction for kids, because you get to read true events and facts in a fun picture book! These books are great for sharing between a child and caregiver to learn new things together.

Teen Book Review SOME LUCK Author: Jane Smiley Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 395 Publisher: Anchor Reviewer: Jasmine Shumaker, Information Services, Moore Public Library

Dozer lives a great life and he spends his days with his best dog friend, Chica, investigating all kinds of smells in their yard, playing, and waiting for mom to bring food! Dozer starts his day just like any other, but little does he know he is in for an exciting, whirlwind experience. As Dozer is working on his daily sniffs, he notices a person running. Then more and more runners pass by him. Dozer gets carried away by curiosity and starts to run right along with them. Follow Dozer on his famous adventure in the Maryland Marathon where he meets and helps new friends, over comes fears, finds his way back home, and in the end gets a very special treat!

Fresh from the battlefields of World War I,

This story gives, in gritty detail, a glimpse

twenty-five year old Walter Langdon returns to the farming town of Denby, Iowa and to his supportive and traditional wife, Rosanna.

As they restart their lives, the family legacy unfolds. While raising five children on a farm would seem to be ordinary on the plains, it turns out to be quite difficult.

of what life was like in the 1920s for a family living in rural America, growing with them into the 1950s. See the ever-changing times of the world through the eyes of this family of seven, including involvements with espionage, “Commie relatives”, love, death, and longing in the Midwest.

From Frank, the oldest of the Langdons, who enjoys pushing boundaries and playing by his own rules, to Henry, the youngest of the bunch, who would much rather spend quality time with fine literature. Each child grows to live a unique life while learning of life’s hardships along the way.

“Some Luck” is the first book in the Last Hundred Years Trilogy. Written by Jane Smiley, whose “A Thousand Acres” won a Pulitzer Prize, this book is not one to miss if you’re a lover of historical fiction or sagas.

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"Dozer’s Run" is recommended for grades K-3rd. The Accelerated Reading level of this book is a 2.8 (second grade/8th month) and worth 0.5 points. If you like learning about Dozer and his big adventure you’ll love “Super Sniffers: Dog Detectives on the Job,” which is on the Children’s Sequoyah reading list.

Ask us about our Barks, Books, and Buddies program where you get to read to a real therapy dog for extra reading practice! To register for a 15 minute reading session and for more book recommendations, stop by the children’s desk at your local library or call 793-4347. For other library events and information visit www. pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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Norman Regional Moore Update

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BY RICHIE SPLITT, INTERIM CEO, NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Our team of healers has a lot of heart. In fact, Norman Regional’s cardiovascular team provides complete care for your heart. And whether that care starts with our award-winning EMSStat services or emergency department, from diagnosis to outpatient follow-up heart and vascular care our team will put their hearts into providing the best care for your heart. That team includes expert emergency physicians, cardiologists, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, nurses, technologists and rehabilitation specialists.

Our team has been honored with two Mission Lifeline awards from the American Heart Association. One is the 2016 Quality Achievement Award, Bronze Plus (Receiving) which was awarded to our HealthPlex Heart Hospital for the treatment of heart attack patients. Also EMSStat and the first responder agencies we work with (such as the Moore Fire Department) were honored with a 2016 EMS Gold Level Recognition Award!

Norman Regional’s staff and physicians put their hearts into offering the highest level of care to each patient we serve. Thank you for trusting us enough to put your heart in our hands.

Where the Healing Begins

While your favorite fall sports teams are gearing up for the season, practicing for the big games and working together as a team, our award winning team of experts at Norman Regional Health System are ready to serve your entire healthcare needs. From scrapes and sprains to life-saving care, our integrated health system offers you and your family the highest quality of care at close to home convenience.

We are excited to welcome Jim Neel, MD, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, to the Norman Regional family. He performs heart, lung and vascular surgery at Norman Regional’s HealthPlex, home to a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center. Dr. Neel, a native Oklahoman, joins the practice of Norman Heart and Vascular Associates. His office practice is located at our Heart Plaza. Dr. Neel is another great addition to our amazing cardiovascular team, which also includes cardiothoracic surgeon Kyle Toal, MD.

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Fall is here! Football season is in full-swing and I hope you’ve had a chance to attend a game at the Moore stadium. On the scoreboard, you may have seen our video that features the team from Norman Regional Moore!

Norman Regional Health System is a proud supporter of both Moore athletics and also Norman athletics.

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Moore Healthy: School is Back!

Keep Stress Levels Down and Eat Healthy

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See you later summer, it is time to fall back into a routine-school is here! Many people are preparing to go back to school, which means buying school supplies, making breakfast, packing lunches, after school activities and making time for homework. While this is a fun time of year, it also causes a lot of stress. Even if you’re not preparing to return to school, stress can enter into our daily lives. Stress can negatively affect many aspects in your life.

Stress can cause aches and pains, low energy levels, trouble sleeping, increase your risk for heart disease, and raise blood sugar levels. There is so much to enjoy this fall such as football season and cooler weather, so don’t let stress get the best of you!

It is time to get stress under control to manage your health. Some tips to manage stress are: enjoy time with family and friends, engage in daily physical activity, get six to eight hours of sleep, get organized, follow a healthy meal plan, and plan meals ahead of time.

You may be wondering how to eat healthy dinners when you’re exhausted by the time you’re home. To minimize the stress of making dinner every night, try making a crock-pot meal.

A slow cooker requires about 10-15 minutes of prep, which will cook for 6-8 hours while you’re at work or doing your daily routine. When you come home you can heat up frozen or raw vegetables and your meal is ready to go. Crock-pots are a great way to reduce the time spent standing over a stove when you’re tired from the day.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Pineapple BBQ Sauce Ingredients: 1 (2-lb) pork tenderloin 1 1/3 cups sugar-free traditional or honey mustard BBQ sauce 1 cup crushed canned no-sugar-added pineapple with juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, diced Instructions: 1) Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.

2) Cook on high for 8 hours.

3) Shred the meat with two forks and serve.

Serving Tip: Serve the pulled pork on a salad or on a lower-carb wrap.

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

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Local Services: Cutting Edge Physical Therapy

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BY ROB MORRIS Shawn Wallace discovered his passion for physical therapy after getting sidelined with a basketball injury. His first-hand experience of the beneficial and healing effects of physical therapy led Shawn not only to become a physical therapist, but to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy as well.

“I was impressed with the knowledge and skill of the therapists who evaluated and treated my injuries and got me back to my sport quickly,” Shawn said. “From there I decided to pursue a career in the field. ” Shawn and fellow practitioner and wife Kelli brought their expertise to Moore in September 2014 when they opened Cutting Edge Physical Therapy. The couple felt that the Moore and Southwest Oklahoma City area was in need of a comprehensive physical therapy clinic that could offer both traditional physical therapy care as well as supplemental services such as spinal manipulation, dry needling and cupping.

Cutting Edge Physical Therapy offers specialized, hands-on care in an intimate, family-like environment.

“What makes us different is our attention to detail and the oneon-one care we provide our patients,” Shawn said. “It’s truly a family atmosphere where patients are constantly guided by a physical therapist…patients are not left by themselves to do self-guided exercises like many other facilities.”

Services offered at Cutting Edge include manual therapy consisting of spinal and

extremity manipulation as well as dry needling. Shawn said these manipulations are performed in the manner of what a patient would receive from a chiropractor or osteopathic physician. Dry needling is similar to acupuncture, but is used only to treat neuromuscular problems such as pain, myofascial trigger points, tendonitis and restricted or tight tissues.

Additional services available include electronic stimulation, therapeutic exercise, spinal rehab, stroke rehab, TENS, lymphedema, wound care, and home exercise programs.

Shawn and Kelli’s passion is fueled by the total healing that hands-on physical therapy care provides.

“It’s rewarding to be able to listen to a patient’s ailments and be able to heal their body pains,” said Shawn. “It feels good to know that what we do positively affects our patients’ lives.”

The Wallaces run their clinic by adhering to the golden rule. It is their belief in working hard and treating the patient the way we would want to be treated that has brought them the success they enjoy today.

Sonya Coles. Her ten-year-old son receives weekly therapy at Cutting Edge for his rare hip disease.

“I knew the first week…I picked the perfect place. He loves all the staff and even after a year he never complains about going,” Coles said. “They are very creative and always finding new exercises to keep him challenged and to keep him focused on his main goal of getting his flexibility and movement back in his hip. You can tell they are very passionate and love their job.”

Both Shawn and Kelli received their bachelor’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and earned doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy. They both are certified in dry needing, and Shawn earned additional certification in Manipulative Therapy. The couple has provided care at their Choctaw facility since 2000.

Shawn’s resume includes a stint with the Dallas Mavericks.

Cutting Edge Physical Therapy is located at 526 SW 4th Street in Moore. For more information call 759-2700 or visit www.cuttingedgeptok.com.

“We’ve operated on the understanding that if you take care of the patient, the clinic will take care of itself,” Shawn explained. “I also think constantly improving our services and knowledge base through continuing education is very important in providing the best care.”

Shawn and Kelli’s philosophy seems to be working, as is evidence by their large patient base. One such happy client is

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Tryout Warm–Ups

Meet the coaches and learn some of the drills for try-outs.

13-14s Wednesday 10/12 6:30-8:30 15-18s Monday 10/24 6:30-8:30 Visit www.okchargevolleyball.com for pre-registration and for more information.

Tryout Dates and times 11s 12s 13s 14s 15s 16s 17&18s

9/30 6-8 9/30 6-8 10/18 6-9 10/16 12-3 10/27 6-9 10/29 6-9 10/29 10-12

Tryout dates and location may not be final and subject to change, please visit www.okchargevolleyball.com for pre-registration and for all other information.

All warm ups and tryouts to be held at Lighthouse Charge offers programs for youth and Juniors. We also offer camps, clinics and private lessons with our top of the line coaches.

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Sports Schedule - September 2016

MOORE

WESTMOORE

SOUTHMOORE

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL

September 2

@ Moore

September 2

@ Deer Creek

vs Stillwater

September 9

vs Southmoore

September 9

vs Westmoore

September 16

@Norman

September 15

@ Edmond North

September 16

vs Yukon

September 23

@Southmoore

September 23

@ Bixby

(Homecoming)

September 30

vs Putnam City

September 29

vs Edmond

September 23

vs Moore

Memorial

September 30

@Edmond North

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL September 6

vs Lawton

SOFTBALL

September 8

@Edmond Santa Fe

September 6

September 1

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Fall Movie Preview

BY ROB MORRIS

Fall isn’t just the time when we trade in the crispy-fried temperatures of summer for more crisply-cool temperatures, and with all due respect to football fans — it’s not just the migration back to the stadiums of our favorite teams. It’s also a chance to catch our breaths from the sometimes overwhelming parade of blockbuster bluster of the summer movie season where the studios try and rack up billions and billions of filthy loot off of remakes, reboots, sequels, and CGI-laden spectacles of spandex, fantasy, and science fiction. Here’s a look at eight movies headed your way over the next couple of months that MIGHT be worth checking out…and yes, they do include one remake and one sequel. And yes, I’m much more optimistic about the fall crop of movies than I was for this summer’s mostly dismal offerings.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Sully

Nerve

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Directed

Starring: Tom Hanks, Anna Gunn, Laura Linney, Aaron Eckhart Tom Hanks starring. Clint Eastwood directing. Based on a true story. Count

The Magnificent Seven

The Girl on the Train

Directed: Antoine Fuqua

Directed by: Tate Taylor

Schulman

Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris

Starring: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett,

Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco,

Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio

Justin Theroux

by:

Henry

Joost,

Ariel

Emily Meade Whether we like it or not, social

I’m gonna be honest, this remake

This movie traces the emotional post-

has me on a tightrope. The original

divorce journey of a woman whose train

me in on this look at the story of Chelsey

media

are

1960 version of The Magnificent

to work takes her past her old home

Sullenberger, the pilot of US Airways

increasingly intertwined in everyone’s

Seven (starring Yul Brenner, Steve

where her former husband lives with

Flight 1549. You may remember the

everyday life. What happens on the

McQueen,

Eli

his new wife and child. Her journey

story: 3 minutes into takeoff from

web can dramatically impact our lives

Wallach, James Coburn, and Robert

back to a place of peace and harmony

LaGuardia Airport in New York, the

to the point where there’s really no

Vaughn) is one of my all-time favorite

is interrupted by an incident that turns

Airbus A320 hit a flight a geese and lost

difference between “real life” and

westerns. Heck, I still find myself

her world upside down and transforms

both engines. Picture a massive aircraft

“online life” anymore. Emma Roberts

humming Elmer Bernstein’s iconic

the movie from an introspective drama

with no power and no way to get back

plays a high school senior who finds

theme when I workout. Plus the fact

into a suspenseful thriller.

to a landing area plummeting to earth

herself drawn into an online game of

that the 1960 movie is itself a remake

Rating: +

over New York City. This is the story of

truth or dare that begins to bleed over

of Akira Kurosawa’s even-more-epic

Thoughts: Emily Blunt has a track record

“The Miracle on the Hudson” and what

into her world.

Seven Samurai, making it a remake of

of really solid performances with hints of

happened to Captain Sullenberger after

Rating: +

a remake. At some point the remake

brilliance. It should be nice to see her carry

that amazing incident.

Thoughts: While it’s probably going to be

magic has to run out, right? Still,

this movie.

Rating: +

a “youth demographic” movie, it should

Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington

Thoughts: Are you kidding me? Clint

be interesting to see this kind of scenario

have succeeded together with Training

Eastwood and Tom Hanks? Of course

played out onscreen. The creepy thought:

Day and The Equalizer…so maybe this

I’m going to see this!

does it replicate real life and/or will it

will be, dare I say, Magnificent more

inspire a real life version?

than Mediocre?

and

online

antics

Charles

Bronson,

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

A Monster Calls

Inferno

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Directed by: J.A. Bayona

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders,

Starring: Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell,

Starring: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones,

Robert Knepper

Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver

Ben Foster,

Although the settings are the Old

Children and their relationships

Harvard professor Robert Langdon is

American West, the Jack Reacher

with mysterious creatures have long

swept back into another mystery with

character is the epitome of the

been a storytelling staple, but this one

deadly implications. After he wakes up

western male hero. Like Shane or

has a fresh feel. It’s inspired by the

in a hospital with no memory of the

Clint Eastwood’s The Man with No

last idea of Siobhan Dowd, who died

last few days, he becomes the target

Name, he rides alone, using a bus or

of cancer before she could write the

of a relentless female assassin. Just

car instead of a horse, coming in from

story. Patrick Ness wrote the book and

as he did in “The Da Vinci Code” and

nowhere and riding off into the sunset

the screenplay, which addresses what

“Angels and Demons”, Langdon’s skills

at the end of the story. His emotions

can be the most dangerous thing in the

at symbology help him unravel the plot

are stuffed deep down inside and—

world: truth. The novel is darkly funny

and save the day. Maybe.

while in another context he might be

and haunting, full of mischief and

Rating: meh

considered a sociopath or psychopath—

loss. The movie looks to have the same

Thoughts: I’ve never been a fan of Dan

in the context of the story he’s a hero

bittersweet tone.

Brown’s fiction, so it’s been hard to

who saves the day. Tom Cruise LOVES

Rating: +

develop an appreciation of these movies.

the Jack Reacher character and seems

Thoughts: Looks like we might be entering

Still, it will likely be a nice Halloween

determined to inhabit this role in a

the inspired territory of Neil Gaiman with

diversion for adults who don’t care for the

series of movies, the first being 2012’s

this tale.

latest torture porn offerings.

“Jack Reacher”, which experienced solid critical reviews but marginal box office success.

Rating: + Thoughts: I admit, I love Lee Child’s escapist Jack Reacher novels, so I’m all in on this one.

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