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Music has the power to unite and heal...and nobody knows that better than our own Toby Keith. The country music superstar pulled together a powerhouse lin-up of talent for a day-long benefit concert with the proceeds going to the victims of the May Oklahoma storms. In this issue you’ll find the most in-depth coverage of “Toby Keith’s Twister Benefit” anywhere.

Plus, Moore state representative Mark McBride talks about why he’s embraced a drive to put storm shelters in every school in the state.

Welcome to the August edition of Your Moore Monthly magazine!

Rob Morris

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NEW FEATURES Oklahoma Stars shine bright| 8

Moore’s own Toby Keith leads the way as a star-studded lineup of music greats bands together for a tornado benefit concert.

Mcbride’s mission: a storm shelter in every school | 16

Standing amid the wreckage of Plaza Towers Elementary School State Representative Mark McBride decided to work to find a way to fund storm shelters for every school in Oklahoma.

Superintendent Romines | 27

Dr. Robert Romines prepares to take over as superintendent of Moore Public Schools

Plans in Place for schools | 28

Arrangements have been made for students from Briarwood, Plaza Towers and Highland East for the upcoming school year.

Rising from the Storm | 31

Fund raising efforts are in place to replace items in extensively damaged schools.

bright’s solid foundation| 32

The Moore Lions’ Austin Bright didn’t nail down a college baseball scholarship until well after his graduation ceremonies. But with a firm foundation of faith and a desire to have an impact far beyond the diamond, the delay gave him no cause for concern.

“here we go. This is it.” | 43

Moore resident and KOCO chief meteorologist Damon Lane gives some insight on the challenges of covering deadly weather events in his hometown.

MOORE MEDICAL CENTER DEMOLISHED | 44

Some of the questions about the future of the Moore Medical Center have been answered as crews began to demolish the tornado-damaged building in July.

CINEMANIACS MOVIE REVIEWS | 54-58

The summer movie roller coaster ride continues as our critics sharpen their knives for “Pacific Rim” and “Red 2.” Find out if Bruce Willis beats giant robots battling monsters from another dimension.

CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT | 61

The Back-to-School Style show is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children and it’s run out of an office right here in Moore.

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT | 62

This month our team of experts tackle a number of issues including “Understanding Workout Lingo” and “Who Qualifies for Health Care Subsidies.”

The Annual Moore War 5K Run is quickly becoming a event signaling binding the Moore and Westmoore alumni communities together in a spirit of cooperation. This year’s event is taking on a more city-wide tone as the groups look to help storm victims.

SKETCHES | 25-26

HEALTHY MOORE | 66

Wal-Mart and Target may be the go-to shopping place for the modern crowd, but in Moore’s early days you went to the general store when you needed the basics of life.

SENIOR MOMENT | 51

Criminals often target senior citizens, believing them to be easy marks. This month Kathleen Wilson has some tips on how to keep yourself safe.

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What’s the deal with whole grains? Are the health benefits worth making the switch?

Answers to those questions and much more can be found in this month’s column.

SHOP & TASTE | 64-65

If you’re hankering for a little taste of the Mediterranean, you’re in the right place.

We give you a look inside South OKC’s “Mediterranean Cafe” where you’ll find some tasty gyros waiting.

Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sports Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Warren Movie Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Library Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . 53 The Moore Daily Guide . . . . . . . . . . 59 Parting Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69

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Toby Keith & Friends Put on Record-Breaking Benefit for Tornado Victims

By Rob Morris

G

et this picture in your mind: 60,000 people, a huge number of whom were Sooner fans, singing “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” And leading the crowd is big-time OSU fan, Garth Brooks.

That remarkable, and likely unrepeatable, moment became a reality thanks to the efforts of country music superstar Toby Keith. The singer, who grew up in Moore, was the driving force behind the “Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert” that played out in front of a record-setting crowd on Saturday, July 6.

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Anderson, Wade Hayes, and Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith. The all-day affair also featured appearances

by Bob Stoops, Barry Switzer, Oklahoma governor Mary Fallin, and Moore mayor Glenn Lewis.

Just before his daughter opened the show by singing the national anthem, Keith talked about pulling such an epic line-up together in such a short time.

Keith said, “It was like herding cats. You’ve got a lot of managers. You’ve got a lot of artists. You’ve got a lot of folks that you’ve gotta deal with to make everybody happy.”

Even though a final total hasn’t been determined yet, from a fund-raising viewpoint the benefit was a huge success. Proceeds from the show

will benefit the United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief fund. In addition to funds raised from ticket and t-shirt sales, the event was sponsored by Ford Trucks, Verizon Wireless, the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives, and WalMart. Arkansas-based Wal-Mart and the Wal-Mart Foundation also committed $1 million to Oklahoma tornado relief.

“Everybody’s here for the right reasons.” Keith said. “It’s gonna be a big show for Oklahoma and it’s gonna take care of some people for a long time.”

One of the first to pledge his commitment to the show was Garth Brooks, who graduated from Oklahoma State University.

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“Once we got the news that the tornado had hit Toby’s hometown, Miss Yearwood and I told Toby we were at his service for whatever he chose to do,” said Brooks.

It was a remarkable pledge by Brooks for a number of reasons. The Oklahoma native, frustrated by the conflict between career and family, entered into a self-imposed retirement from 2001 to 2009. Brooks ended that retirement in December of 2009 by beginning a five-year deal with the Wynn Hotel’s Encore Theatre. That agreement included performances over the Independence Day 10 | MOORE MONTHLY | AUGUST 2013

weekend. In order to squeeze the Norman benefit performance in between his Friday and Saturday night performances in Las Vegas, Brooks used hotel magnate Steve Wynn’s personal Lear jet to fly back and forth between the two cities between performances.

In addition to the travel issues, Brooks also had to deal with playing a different kind of performance.

“In Las Vegas, I play parts of 82 songs a show, but now I’m going to go have fun and help the healing process starting today. I’ll fly by the seat of my pants, and I’ve got a big butt,” said Brooks.

Krystal Keith, daughter of Toby and a recent OU graduate, kicked the concert off with a stirring performance of the national anthem. She was followed by legendary country music singer Mel Tillis and his band, the Statesiders. The 80-year-old crooner showed he still had plenty of musical magic as he worked his way through a selection of hits like “Who’s Julie?,” “Burning Memories” and “Send Me Down to Tuscon.”

Kelley Coffey took the stage next with a performance of “Walk On” and then it was time for Garth Brooks.

He was second to perform, but easily at the top of

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the list when it comes to highlights delivered to the adoring crowd.

The OSU grad clearly relished his first-ever performance in Norman, and on the hallowed ground of Owen Field, where the rival Sooners hold sway on so many Saturdays. But on this particular Saturday, the orange-and-black versus crimson-andcream rivalries were nowhere to be found, especially when the packed-stadium joined in to sing along with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.”

“Today the healing process begins,” Brooks bellowed over the roar of the crowd. “God bless

Toby Keith for pulling this all together. A wonderful human being, a wonderful Okie!”

Brooks was also joined by his wife, Grammywinner Trish Yearwood, for a duet on “In Another’s Eyes.” Brooks then yielded the stage to Yearwood as she performed two of her biggest hits, “She’s in Love with the Boy” and “How Do I Live?”

“I’m a Georgia Girl, but I’ve been an honorary Okie for the past 12 years,” Yearwood told the crowd. “I’m honored to be part of this community, and we’re so happy to be here to have fun and start the healing process. God bless you and God bless Oklahoma.”

Brooks followed Yearwood’s performance with another short set that included “Friends in Low Places” and “The Dance.” Then it was time for the quick dash to the airport and the Lear jet ride back to Vegas.

Next up on stage was John Anderson, who growled his way through “Swinging” and “Seminole Wind” during a set that lasted a little over 20 minutes. The 57-year-old Anderson was a perfect set-up for the next act: Willie Nelson.

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guitar in country music history. Nelson’s list of songs included “Whiskey River,” “Good-hearted Woman,” “On the Road Again,” and “You Were Always on My Mind.” In a set filled with highlights, the highest was probably when Keith joined Nelson on stage for “Beer for My Horses” and “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.”

The question of who would be crazy enough to follow a legend like Willie Nelson was answered in rousing fashion when Sammie Hagar took the stage.

The “Red Rocker” was greeted with enthusiasm by the country music-oriented crowd and he responded with an energetic set made even more impressive considering he’s now into his sixties.

“Did I wear the right color?” the red-clad Hagar asked the crowd as he launched into “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.”

Hagar’s set included songs from his days with Montrose and Van Halen as well as tunes from his solo career. Before his performance, Hagar talked about his friendship with Keith and how he ended up playing his first Norman concert since a 1979 appearance at Rocklahoma.

“When Toby asked me to be here, there was no question.” said Hagar, “I dropped everything. I was supposed to be in Cabo, OK? Now, that’s giving it up. That’s okay. Cabo ain’t going nowhere. I had to be here, right here, right now.”

As the shadows in the stadium lengthened, it was Ronnie Dunn’s turn to take the stage. Dunn, formerly of “Brooks & Dunn,” told the crowd about being out in Shawnee and Bethel Acres, two communities hit by twisters the day before the EF-5 ripped through Moore.

“I’d ask [people] ‘What do you need?’” Dunn said, taking notes of what they told him. He said he stopped in his tracks when one of those storm victims told him, “I just need my life back.”

Dunn’s performance included “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “Play Something Country,” and “My Maria.” The performer was actually on his tour bus on I-40 when twisters hit Shawnee and Bethel Acres on Sunday, May 19.

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“We took off and started running east toward Nashville and ran parallel to the storm most of the way home and watched everything on CNN and the Weather Channel on the way in,” said Dunn “I’ve been around them before, but that’s as close as I’ve come to anything that destructive and that big.”

While the stage was being reset for the final live performance of the night, Checotah’s Carrie Underwood appeared on the giant concert screens via a live satellite feed from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Underwood told the crowd gathered in Norman that she missed her home state, then ran through a set that included her first big hit, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats.”

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A surprise one-song appearance by Wade Hayes set the tone for the final performance of the night, the Red-Solo-Cup-wielding Toby Keith. With plenty of hits to choose from, Keith lifted the crowd toward the finale with an epic set-list that included “Who’s Your Daddy,” “I Love This Bar,” How Do You Like Me Now?” Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “American Soldier.”

For Keith, the emotional performance was stoked by the passion he felt for his home state and especially his hometown, something he made clear when he talked with reporters before the concert.

“You have to walk through and really see stuff with your own eyes before you can tell how much

shrapnel had to be in the air to do that much damage,” said Keith. “It’s probably exactly what a war zone looks like.”

Keith was also emotional when he described his relationship with an eight-year-old tornado victim he met at Children’s Hospital. The boy lost his mother in the storm and was badly injured.

“I was hoping to have him come with me today as an assistant, but he wasn’t well enough to come,” said Keith.

But for the record-setting crowd inside the stadium for a day of magical music moments, the fireworks show that closed the night out was a fitting end to an epic series of performances.

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McBride’s Mission:

A Storm Shelter in Every School

By Rob Morris

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n the hours following the May 20 tornado Moore’s state representative Mark McBride found himself watching firefighters comb through the debris of Plaza Towers Elementary School. Standing next to him was fellow legislator Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City.

“We were there within an hour or so after the storm,” said McBride. “We had been made aware that lives had been lost at the scene.”

As the weight of the tragedy bore down on McBride, he began to realize that he had to take some kind of concrete action in the wake of the storm.

“John and I together were talking about what we could do as we watched and then walked down the street talking to survivors,” said McBride. “Should it be a legislative thing or was there something else we could do quickly to make something happen?”

The pair talked about raising some money to give to a nonprofit that would help tornado victims, but as they continued to kick around ideas, they decided they wanted to begin their own nonprofit with a very specific and ambitious goal in mind.

McBride said, “We knew how to raise private dollars, so we jumped out there and we did what we knew we could do immediately and decided to put it all under the idea of Shelter Oklahoma Schools.”

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Oklahoma’s schools. The state has more than 1,700 school buildings, and it’s not known how many of those have a shelter or a safe room. When you consider that a FEMA-approved shelter costs somewhere in the $500,000 to $750,000, the conservative cost of such an undertaking quickly balloons into the $650 million to $1 billion range.

While it may seem like an impossible task to many, McBride and Echols decided to take the approach suggested by the old proverb that asks, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is, “One bite at a time.”

Within a matter of hours the idea had its first big donation. Houston-based energy company, Apache Corporation, told McBride they were pledging $500,000 to aid Moore. That six-figure donation got Shelter Oklahoma Schools off to a quick start. Apache, which has more than 400 employees in Oklahoma, also promised to match the next $500,000 in donations dollar for dollar. That initial figure has now grown to more than $2million dollars.

The creation of the nonprofit won’t keep lawmakers from addressing the issue at the state capitol, but that was just going to take too long for McBride and Echols.

“The interim studies have been done, and there’s no doubt the issue is going to be discussed and studied,” McBride said. “Representative Dorman has a $500 million bond issue he’s wanting to do, and

that’s all fine, but I just don’t see anything like that happening quickly.”

McBride says the first $500,000 donated by Apache is earmarked for Moore schools. After that they’ll concentrate on the area in the center of the state that has seen so much tornado activity over the past decade.

“Basically it’s up to each school district to decide if they want storm shelters,” he said. “FEMA has a four-to-one match, and our idea is to use the money we raise to match the federal funds that are available.”

With two schools to rebuild in Moore and three new schools also on the drawing board, it may take a little while to come up with specific plans to start using the Shelter Oklahoma Schools resources.

“It’s only been 60 days since the storms hit, and the schools are still in the process of just figuring out how they’re going to get all of those students from Plaza Towers and Briarwood taken care of when school starts in August,” McBride said.

The first-term state legislator isn’t really worried about anything other than just raising the money and addressing the issue one item at a time.

“We’re raising private dollars, so we don’t have to worry about any legislative issues,” he said.“The major businesses and people we’ve met with are receptive, and we continue to meet with all these various corporations and groups who may be interested in partnering with us.”

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Question for an

Question aboout

Who is eligible for a subsidy under Affordable Health Care Act reform?

What storm shelters are FEMA approved?

Health Care Professional

Calculate Your Family’s AGI Answer: Start by calculating your family’s AGI (Adjusted Gross Income). You can find this figure from last year’s taxes or from your accountant. Compare that figure to the federal poverty level. If you are an individual with an annual income of $11,490, the federal poverty level, take that number (11,490) and multiply it by 4 (or $45,960) to get the cut-off figure for receiving a subsidy. or tax credits. Go to http://healthreform. kff.org/subsidycalculator.aspx to calculate your subsidy based on your household income and number of persons.

For families of four the federal poverty level is defined as $23,550. The cut off for a family of four would be $94200 or 400% of the federal poverty level. The federal government released examples of forms that will be used for determining eligibility. Some of the questions are your wages before taxes; average hours worked each week, and any other income.

Other income is considered as unemployment benefits, pensions, Social Security, retirement accounts disbursements, alimony received, net farming/fishing wages, net rental/royalty income, and any other miscellaneous income. Deductions that will be considered include alimony paid, student loan interest, or other items that can generally be deducted on a federal tax return.

Income that will not be considered is child support, veteran’s payment, or supplemental security income. You will also need to provide information regarding availability of an employer offered plan that meets the minimum value standard requirement. The form will make sure you or any family members do not qualify for benefits available to American Indians or Alaska Natives.

Tornado Shelters FEMA Has Certain Guidelines Answer: FEMA is a government agency, which can not endorse or approve a product. However, FEMA does set guidelines that are accepted by most cities in Oklahoma and are to be followed when providing safety for people with storm shelters. Some companies follow the standards while others DO NOT. For example: Per “FEMA publication 320,” an underground shelter that is built in a garage shall not be located where a car can park over them. Any installers or manufacturers of products who do not conform to these standards are putting families’ lives at risk of being trapped under debris unmovable by rescue crews. When a tornado strikes, streets are usually blocked with debris, downed power lines, etc. Without equipment to move vehicles or any heavy debris off underground storm shelters, trapped occupants are faced with cellars filling with natural gas, chemicals, and water, causing asphyxiation or drowning.

Cities follow strict standards and guidelines for the safety of the public, Contractors and installers stating they meet FEMA guidelines are required to follow them also. The photo accompanying this article is a sample of a cellar that may have been tested to conform to FEMA requirements, and it may conform to the ICC 500 requirements, but once installed, in this location (where a car can park over it) no longer meets FEMA standards.

Jim Caruso Oz Saferooms 3216 S.E. 30th Street, Del City, Oklahoma 73115 (405)-672-8400 info@ozsaferooms.com

Christopher L. Crow, PLCS Doyle-Crow & Associates 108 SE 3rd St Moore, OK 73160 office: 405-793-0893 fax: 405-793-7075 email: chris@doylecrow.com

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Question for a

Gardening Expert

Fitness Expert

When should I begin planning my fall garden?

Now Is A Good Time Now is the most propitious time to get your fall garden both planned and in place. Because Oklahoma has one of the longest growing seasons in the country, we can really plant crops around the calendar. Many of what you planted in the spring should be flowering; some, like tomatoes, will have both blooms and fruit to harvest. Some vegetables may have already reached their prime, like determinate tomatoes. They may have borne all their fruit and are finished for the season. Remove them in favor of new plants that will be ready for harvest late September or early October.

Continue to rotate your crops such as bush beans, beets, carrots, lettuce, and peppers. When you see the blooms, the vegetable plants are creating new fruit and need extra special care. Interplant flowers to attract beneficials which help pollinate the blossoms. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, but some have the ability to repel pests.

With high temperatures, water evaporates rapidly. Make use of efficient watering systems such as soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems. You may need to water with a hose or sprinkling can periodically. Also, mulch heavily with grass clippings, shredded leaves, straw or other organic materials (no chemicals, please). If you can find a rain barrel (a plastic 50-gallon drum will do nicely), install it to catch as much rain as possible.

It’s quite a balancing act, but the results are worth the effort. With the spring crop getting ready for harvest, you should be germinating new seeds for the fall.

During one of my garden presentations, a lady remarked that people should be growing vegetables instead of flowers. I suggested she could have both for a true win-win situation.

Since I encourage gardeners to experiment (What do you have to lose?), I am researching the grafting of plants especially tomatoes. Marcum’s Nursery has carried some, but they are very expensive. Farmers in Europe are using this method almost exclusively.

Come to the Fall Seed and Plant Exchange on Tuesday, September 10, at the Norman public library starting at 10 a.m. Your experiences can help other gardeners to become more successful.

Resources: Online searches, Magazines such as Mother Earth News and Organic Gardening, Ellison’s Feed and Seed, Your public library Dr. Norm Park Expert Gardener normpark@ymail.com

I just recently joined a gym and I feel that I need to learn the “gym language” what are some of the fitness terms that will help me make my workout more successful?

A Few Key Terms Now that you have decided that it’s time to start exercising, congratulations! You’ve taken the first step on your way to a new and improved body and mind. Even longterm exercisers may have misconceptions about exactly what some fitness terms mean. Here are some definition of words and phrases you’re likely to encounter: Aerobic/cardiovascular activity. These are exercises strenuous enough to temporarily speed up your breathing and heart rate, such as running, cycling, walking, swimming and dancing.

Maximum Heart Rate is based on the person’s age. An estimate of a person’s maximum age-related heart rate can be obtained by subtracting the person’s age from 220.

Flexibility training or stretching. This type of workout enhances the range of motion of joints. Age and inactivity tend to cause muscles, tendons, and ligaments to shorten over time. Contrary to popular belief, however, stretching and warming up are not synonymous. In fact, stretching cold muscles and joints can make them prone to injury.

Strength, weight, or resistance training. This type of exercise is aimed at improving the strength and function of muscles. Specific exercises are done to strengthen each muscle group. Weight lifting and exercising with stretchy resistance bands are examples of resistance training activities, as are exercises like pushups, in which you work against the weight of your own body.

Set. Usually used in discussing strength training exercises, this term refers to repeating the same exercise a certain number of times. For instance, a weight lifter may do 10 biceps curls, rest for a few moments and then perform another “set” of 10 more biceps curls.

Repetition or “rep.” This refers to the number of times you perform an exercise during a set. For example, the weight lifter mentioned above performed 10 reps of the bicep curl exercise in each set.

Warm up. This is the act of preparing your body for the stress of exercise. The body can be warmed up with light intensity aerobic movements like walking slowly. These movements increase blood flow, which in turn heats up muscles and joints. Think of it as a lube job for the body. At the end of your warm-up, it’s a good idea to do a little light stretching.

Cool down. This is the less-strenuous exercise you do to cool your body down after the more intense part of your workout. For example, after a walk on a treadmill, you might walk at a reduced speed and incline for several minutes until your breathing and heart rate slow down. Stretching is often part of a cool down.

Dewayne Dawson Flex Gym 631 NW 7th Street Moore, OK 73160 405-912-4994

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Question for a

Real Estate Professional Is now a good time to sell your house even though the summer is winding down?

Absolutely, yes!

The Fourth of July is behind us and most people are looking forward to back-to-school events, cooler temperatures and changing seasons. Along with these events brings a slower pace to the hectic summer real estate market.

But the devastation of homes from the May tornados created an additional frenzy of buyers to an already brisk seller’s real estate market.

Initially the common concern amongst both real estate agents and the public was whether there would be enough housing for the current demand.

And surprisingly, the answer has been yes, there is enough housing available.

Here’s what happened: military people who planned to move on base to save money and sell their home when the market was favorable listed their homes. Investors who’ve been holding on to rental properties until the market was favorable to command top dollar have listed their homes.

And those who purchased their homes in the mid 2000s at top dollar and have been upside down in their mortgage-to-value ratio are now able to sell their homes without having to bring money to closing. Yet others who’ve contemplated moving to another area of the metro to be close to family, work, or other amenities have elected to put their homes on the market.

And new inventory continues to hit the market every day.

The first wave of people, who’ve already closed on their new home, were those whose mortgages were paid off and insurance companies have already settled their claim. The next wave of home buyers were those whose mortgage companies settled with the homeowner’s insurance company.

Now we are experiencing yet a third wave of renewed interest from people who’ve been living with family members or friends. There will be another wave of buyers in October who’ve been renting for six months, and there will be yet another wave after that of those who’ve been renting for a year and are ready to buy a home. Couple that with those who’ve decided to rebuild on their existing lot, but then ultimately make the decision to sell their home and you have a very robust 2013 real estate year.

Kathy Griffin, BNI, ePRO, GRI, SRS Prime Realty, Inc. 1530 SW 89th, A1 Oklahoma City OK 73159 405-759-3570 Office 405-759-3570 Fax 405-759-3572 www.KathyMcMillan.net

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ANSWERCREW Question for a

Business Professional Being self-employed, I have limited time or money to join industry associations or local civic and business groups.

How do I best spend my time and money to maximize my benefit from these various options?

The Benefits of Industry Associations I get this question all the time from folks considering self-employment or have just started their own business. There is no “formula” for organizational membership or participation that is right for everyone That is one reason so many organizations have evolved over time—to fulfill unmet needs. There is, however, one focus that needs to be the top priority in all our lives as we struggle with the daily issues and opportunities of being successful, independent business people— we must never neglect our family obligations and relationships.

Let’s discuss the merits and attributes of membership in various organizations: (A) Associations within your industry (national, international, local). Most every type of business has an association. These associations generally have been created by the membership to gather and disseminate information to members about current events and best practices. In addition, they hold regional, national and international exhibitions where members have a central forum for introducing new trends and products to their customers. They also publish periodic newsletters or magazines to members. Membership fees vary. This type of membership can assist you in staying current with industry trends. You should be able to find your association with a simple Google or Bing search. For example, in my past lives, I have been involved with the National Housewares Manufacturing Association & Giftware News.

(B) Broad-based associations that cross industry lines These are special-purpose organizations formed locally to consolidate a business sector or citizenry for effective lobbying of state and local government to provide better prices for group purchases of services. An excellent local example of this is the Central Oklahoma Manufacturer’s Association (COMA).

Conditions of membership are that your company must be a manufacturing entity here in Oklahoma. The group is involved in lobbying the state legislature to implement legislation that will benefit manufacturing here in Oklahoma and has also had great success in developing programs for group health and workman’s compensation insurance programs for members using aggregate buying power and larger employee groups for spreading risk. Also in this group would be organizations like the Old Town Association in Moore, which consists of merchants and local citizens with a common purpose of restoring and maintaining the vibrancy of downtown Moore.

(C) Chambers of commerce (state and local) Generally, state chambers of commerce are organizations whose purpose is promoting businesses in the state to other geographic areas of the United States as well to foreign countries. In addition, state chambers are involved heavily in lobbying and promoting legislation at the state level.

Local chambers of commerce have a much different focus: general promotion of local businesses and members by sponsoring networking events for their members, celebrations and promotions of new businesses. These groups also provide an educational aspect for members by frequently sponsoring workshops and panel discussions on current topics of interest to small business in the area. You will want to review with the local chamber’s executive director their programs. Since these organizations are focused on commerce within their city, you may want to consider multiple memberships if your business transcends several municipalities. The benefit that one receives from these memberships is generally related directly and proportionately to the effort that one devotes to chamber events. Cost of membership will vary from chamber to chamber.

(D) TIPS clubs These can be formed either by local business people (Moore TIPS Club) or as a part of a national association such as Business Network International (BNI). Either way, the premise and operational model is the same: the club consists of existing business people who wish to promote their businesses directly with other business owners on a weekly basis. The club restricts membership to only one member of a specific type of business to promote totally open dialogue free of competitive issues. These groups are very structured in that members have an obligation to provide leads to other members and mutual promotion of the group. Before joining a group, you may want to attend a meeting as a guest, with no obligation, and then consider whether this forum would help promote your business.

(E) Civic organizations These include groups like Rotary, Kiwanis and the Lions Clubs. Each of these has its unique qualities and varying missions, but all are involved in helping to maintain the quality of life in their communities through projects such as assisting in community “clean-ups,” youth education, or citizenship and community improvement activities. This is the “give back” part of business— if the community and its citizens have helped you and your business succeed, then it is an obligation to devote some time to helping that community continue to be a great place to live and work.

Greg Kieson, Coordinator of Business Development, Moore Norman Technology Center 13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. gkieson@mntechnology.com (405) 809-3517

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SKETCHES Historical Books

by Brent Wheelbarger

For the next several months, Sketches of Moore will focus on a series of books written by Moore author Joann Ellen Sisco about the settlement of Oklahoma. The books are fiction, but based on real history and include details about life in Oklahoma during the settlement period, including the types of people who came here and why.

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In addition to providing a synopsis of each book here in the print edition of the Moore Monthly, we’ll also have an interview with the author on our website, TheMooreDaily.com. The author interviews provide background on each edition of the series, how they relate to Oklahoma history, and some of the real-life circumstances that provided a basis for the novels.

Deep Fork Oklahoma Territory Book Series Book Four

In October Sunshine

Sadie McClure had a good life. In spite of economic conditions, she was exposed to benefits that would not be expected for one born in her station. She received good advice at times when it was most helpful, and she was careful to take it. Her mother’s servant status put her in position to receive an education with the children of the family, and Sadie made the most of it.

Women of her era were taught to accept life, to follow patterns, and be good and helpful persons. These stood her well for many years, but then the true Sadie within her began to blossom.

It happened while watching her nephew’s children fly their kites in the park…letting out string and drawing it back, causing dips and flutters in the wind…and then pulling their flying toys out of the sky to be taken home. The kites would be stored until they were used again at the loving direction of their owners. The children loved their

kites and flew them high in the sky. The kites experienced a degree of freedom, but someone always held the string.

Then Sadie saw the geese flying over, flapping strong wings and maintaining their position in the “V.” That, she told herself, was the true freedom. And freedom was not always safe.

At that moment, with the suddenness of a spring shower, Sadie McClure had a mind change. Never again would she move in a path created by others, no matter how lovingly and caringly it was planned.

She had spent her life as a kite, and she was grateful. Now, though, she would be a bird--and she would fly into the sunset.

Look for an author interview about In October Sunshine in the entertainment section of TheMooreDaily.com.

Book Three: Trek Through the Wilderness

Author Video Interview: http://www.themooredaily.com/news/trek-through-the-wilderness

Book Two: Under the Redbuds

Author Video Interview: www.themooredaily.com/news/under-the-redbuds

Book One: Gunshot to Homestead

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Moore’s General Stores

by L.T. Hadley

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ot everyone likes to hunt, or gather vegetables and fruit, or plant and reap; but everyone does like to eat. Our society advanced greatly when we realized that there are some natural gatherers and there are some natural buyers. Probably the earliest business in Moore was a small store offering salt, sugar, flour and bacon—a far cry from the modern markets of today. However, a hungry person will not care about the amenities of the store, but the availability of food.

There have usually been several grocery stores at any given time in Moore. Some of the early grocers had such names as Kitchen, Payne, Jury, and Dreessen. The shops were small and the shelves held only staples, no perishables, since there was no refrigeration because there was no electricity.

Albert J. Smith was born in America, but grew up and was educated in England; then lived in Canada before migrating to the Moore area in 1891 to take up a homestead farm. He bought the livery stable on the north side of Main Street between Broadway and the railroad tracks and began buying and selling horses and mules and operating a hauling business.

During World War 1, he furnished horses and mules for the U.S. Army.

In 1907, Smith bought out a grocer next to his livery stable. In 1912, fire destroyed all the buildings on the north side of Main. Smith joined with Lester Dyer, a pharmacist, in building a two-story concreteblock building across the street. He continued to operate the Smith Grocery Store in that building for 30 years, until his death.

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A. J.’s son, Albert A. Smith, had assisted his father and continued in the family store until 1961. He could see a vast change beginning to take place in the grocery industry and did not feel he wanted to make the change at age 69, so he sold the store that had operated in Moore for 54 years.

Albert A. spent most of his 81 years living in Moore, having come as a child of one year, and he claimed that he had lived in Moore longer than any other person, since all of those who had been around when the town began were gone.

Other Oklahoma towns were beginning to put in water systems, and he wanted one in Moore, so he served on the town board to work toward it. It took eight years, but he and other board members were successful. In 1925, financed by a bond issue, a well, a 50,000-gallon storage tank, and house lines were installed in Moore.

At a town board meeting in 1919, the members agreed to buy the cemetery from J. W. Payne, and they appointed Albert as caretaker. He served in that position, without pay for 40 years, then in 1960, was given a monthly salary of $25.00. He retired after

50 years, in 1972, and was retained on a consulting basis until his death. He served as town clerk and was also on the Cleveland County Election Board for 37 years.

Smith was small in stature, but big in interest in people and his hometown. He was knowledgeable about everything to do with Moore, and a trip to his store could bring a person up to date on Moore’s business. He loved to talk and had a world of humaninterest stories.

He and his wife, Ida, lived in a stately two-story white house on the northeast corner of North Broadway and First Street until the late ’50s when it was moved to the southeast part of town to make way for one of the first fast-food establishments in town.

The Smith Grocery or the Kitchen or Jury or Payne Groceries would not take up the fruit section of today’s markets. You couldn’t buy stationary or dog food or a head of lettuce; but you would be greeted by name and a handshake. In the “process of progress,” some things are lost in order to gain others. That’s life; but the sweet smell of nostalgia still lingers.

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Dr. romines takes over as superintendent

by Christiaan Patterson

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he announcement came earlier in the year that superintendent of Moore Public Schools Susan Pierce would be retiring from her position at the end of the school year. At a ceremony held at the end of June, Pierce said her good-byes and welcomed Dr. Robert Romines as the new superintendent.

“It has been my honor and privilege to be the superintendent of Moore Schools. I have been a member of this community, I love this community, and I love this school district,” Susan Pierce said.

As of July 1, Romines has graciously taken on the role of superintendent and didn’t hesitate to continue what needed to be done after the disaster in May. With the immense amount of support of the Moore community, Romines is confident that it will be a smooth transition to superintendent.

“People ask how long I’ve been in the school district, and I tell them, 43 years. I’ve been here all my life, and fortunately I know the community. The community support here is amazing, and I couldn’t ask for a

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better situation for what we’ve been faced with,” Romines said.

Romines has been under the tutelage of Pierce for many years, acting as the assistant superintendent. This has resulted in acquiring similar philosophies and standards when it comes to the schools. One standard that continues, as the torch is passed to Romines, is always keeping the students the number-one priority.

Safety is also another priority important to Romines, especially having his own two children in the district.

“My two children are just part of the 23,000-plus students in this school district. Those 23,000 students are mine and my responsibility for 7.5 hours a day, and that won’t change. So no fears, no worries,” he said.

Romines was born and raised in Moore and comes from an extensive line of educators, dating as far back as his grandparents.

Before pursuing his career in education, Romines received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in administration at Oklahoma Central University. Later on, he earned his doctorate in educational leadership.

His education career took off in 1994 when he began as a fifth-grade teacher at Kingsgate Elementary School. From there he went on to teach at Red Oak Elementary and eventually moved up to assistant principal at Southgate. For the decade preceding the new millennium, Romines was principal at Houchin Elementary and then Bond Elementary. The year 2010 brought a new adventure for Romines as he took on the role of assistant superintendent.

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Plans in place for damaged schools

By Christiaan Patterson

Briarwood Elementary will be hosted by Emmaus Baptist Church Plaza Towers Elementary will be housed at the 800 building of Central Junior High

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n light of the May disasters, the Moore Public School District will be taking a few extra steps to assure that both Briarwood and Plaza Towers Elementary students can continue school this upcoming academic year.

To help families displaced by the tornado, the MPS is suspending residency requirements for students. What this means is that families who had to relocate outside of Moore but had children attending the MPS district, will still be allowed to send their children to Moore for school.

This will be in effect only for the 2013-2014 school year, and if you plan on moving back to Moore within the year. If your house was not damaged or destroyed and your child was enrolled for the next school year, no action needs to be taken.

As for the two elementary schools that were destroyed, Briarwood and Plaza Towers, both will have a temporary set-up at two different locations during the next school year. Briarwood Elementary will be hosted by Emmaus Baptist Church at 16001 S. Western Ave. While school 28 | MOORE MONTHLY | AUGUST 2013

Open house at both locations August 14, 4-6 p.m.

is in session at Emmaus, the church has graciously offered to not charge MPS any utilities. The facility will house students in 3040 Sunday school rooms that will be transformed into classrooms. Thanks to the immense amount of space at the church, each grade level will be able to stay together.

“It’s really amazing to have a place that is so set up and ready for events and people,” said Mike Booth, pastor of Emmaus Baptist Church. “The administrator asked if the church could house a school for a year while it rebuilds.

After about three weeks, MPS came through and said this is a great place.”

On August 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. the church will offer an open house for parents and students to tour the new school area. Information about transportation will also be given at the open house. Parents are urged to attend.

Plaza Towers Elementary students will be housed for the next school year at the 800 building of Central Junior High at 400 N. Broadway. This space will be separated from the junior high. Plaza Tower students will be sharing

the playground with Central Elementary, which is adjacent to the junior high. Transportation will be provided for those students attending the temporary location. There will be an open house on August 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. where students and parents can meet with their new teachers.

Highland East Jr. High is scheduled to reopen for this school year on August 16. Crews have been working around the clock to repair the damage caused by the May 20 tornado. The roof was damaged, resulting in water getting into the main building. The gym and choir room were destroyed.

“We immediately closed that site off so we could have that school back, open and running on August 16, the first day of school. That is still our goal, and we are on target,” said Dr. Robert Romines, superintendent of MPS. For more information and updates on what you need to know about the upcoming school year, visit www.mooreschools.com.

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Rising from the Storm

By Christiaan Patterson

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n an effort to rebuild and replace the little things not covered by insurance, the Rising from the Storm Campaign kicked off last month to begin raising money for the Moore Public Schools.

“At this point, the district just needs some extra funds to cover all the unforeseen that we are going to incur because of this tornado,” said Amy Braun, first-grade teacher at Northmoor Elementary.

Some of the funds will go toward the MPS’s general fund that is in charge of paying out insurance premiums and other miscellaneous expenses. Around a dozen schools received damage in the district after May 20 and May 31, ranging from minor damage to complete ruin. All schools rely on funds to get everything back up and running. Also, funding is needed for Briarwood and Plaza Towers temporary locations during the upcoming school year.

“What we have found is that most people want to help, but they don’t know how to help, and they are...waiting for the dust to settle to see what we already have and what we need,” said Emily Singleton, second-grade teacher at Heritage Trails Elementary.

The school district is very “cash conscious” when it comes to implementing funds in certain areas. Every penny counts, and the district wants to keep the rebuilding and repairs moving forward as well as having money to meet the needs of students during the school year.

There are two ways to donate if you would like to contribute: A direct donation can be made online at http://fundly.com/moorepublicschools.

Mail a donation (not cash) to the Moore Public Schools ATTENTION Rising from the Storm Campaign 1500 S.E. 4th St. Moore, OK 73160

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Bright’s Solid Foundation Prepares Him for the Future as a Shocker

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ustin Bright didn’t have a college baseball scholarship in hand as he picked up his high school diploma this past May. But the laid-back Moore Lion graduate wasn’t too worried about it. He simply followed through with his plans to play summer ball with the Oklahoma City Ambassadors.

The plan paid off when he received a phone call from Brent Kimnitz, the assistant coach at perennial NCAA powerhouse Wichita State University.

“Coach Kimnitz called me to see when I was pitching again and it just so happened that I was pitching against Westmoore in the Justin Sullivan Tournament that we host,” said Bright, “He came and watched me pitch. We talked after the game and things just took from there.”

In early July the Shockers made it official by offering Bright a scholarship to play baseball with them. Bright says the offer was a dream come true.

“It’s a place I wanted to go to the past few years and when I got the opportunity I couldn’t pass it up,” said Bright.

He’ll be joining another Lion alum, Joe Haddox, who just finished his freshman year playing Shocker baseball.

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Bright said, “He’s excited for me to get up there and start playing with them and we’re both happy to see what we’re going to be able to do in the future.”

Having seen his hard work pay off with a scholarship to one of the nation’s more competitive baseball programs, Bright plans to continue to press for improvement in hopes of being named to an All-America team and to someday take the mound for a major league baseball team. But for now he’s focused on playing for the Ambassadors and the unique atmosphere that surrounds this team.

“We pretty much travel around the country and play. Then at the end of the summer we’re going to the Dominican Republic and do some mission work, free clinics,” said Bright.

The Ambassadors, as their name implies, are about a whole lot more than just playing baseball. Bright says that while the players on the team are serious about the game they prefer to be remembered for something other than

their performance on the field. Their role model is Justin Sullivan, a former Oklahoma Player of the Year. Sullivan, who was also valedictorian at Yukon High School, was killed in a car accident in June of 2002.

“We tell his story to the teams we play after every game,” said Bright, “We give them a bracelet and tell them that he wasn’t just a great baseball player. We tell them about the things he wrote in his journal because of his personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”

It’s that foundation that has sustained Bright as he fought his way to a spot on the Wichita State Shockers baseball team. It’s a foundation that he says he’ll trust no matter where the game takes him in the future.

Bright says, “With the Ambassadors all the kids on the team say ‘We’re Christians who happen to be baseball players not baseball players who happen to be Christians.’”

© Photos courtesy of Mike Walker Sports Photography

By Rob Morris

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MOORE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED. MPD’s offices have moved to 224 S. Chestnut Ave., behind the Library, just north of the Community Center.

YMCA Before and After School Care. Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

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

Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program.

If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448.

Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 7935190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m.

Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students who need academic success. Available for 1st through 6th graders every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 pm.

Contact Director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@ fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore.

(Please bring an ID).

Jennifer Ashford-Roberson Lymphoma Fund.

Donations requested to help this lifelong Moore resident battling stage 4 follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for six years. Donations will help fund a

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bone marrow transplant and can be dropped off at the Bank of Oklahoma location at Crest Foods in Moore.

Oklahoma Home and Community EducationRobinson Group 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd, Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey 895-6630.

Dementia/Alzheimers Support Group Village on the Park 1515 Kingsgate OKC 3:00 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700.

American Legion. Open each Wednesday of the month. 12-4 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesday’s a VA service officer will be on hand to help with claims.

207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms 550-8516.

Merry Heart Guidance Center. Free guidance counseling for those affected by May storms. Open to Adults, Teens and Children. 626 NW 7th St. Moore.

Contact center at 703-8451.

VOLUNTEERS

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

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

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

Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.– Fri. Call 7993130 at least one day in advance.

New Types of Transportation: *Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tue. and Thu. from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583. *”Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at a 40% off.

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

CLUBS

AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents.

Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, 7939069, Brand Ctr.

Moore Old Town Association meets 4th Tue. every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@ sbcglobal.net

Living Faith Church. 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tues. Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com

Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK meets 2nd Wed. of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Contact Pat Towns,376-5653.

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

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

Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. Call by 1 p.m. day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00

The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization meets at 11am the 3rd Saturday during the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Meeting location is the Sunny Lane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St, Del City. If you need directions call 405-445-7040 .

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

Women

Zumba avalible just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a high energy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Southern Hills Baptist Church. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) are invited to come on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month to have breakfast, listen to speakers, enjoy crafts, mentor moms and have great childcare. SHBC is located at 8601 S. Penn., OKC. Central Okla. Holistic Moms Network Chpt. meets 2nd Monday of month in the atrium area of the Moore Medical Center. For more info call Page Cornelius at 831-4313.

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

Moms Club of Moore meets 2nd Thursday of month at Westmoore Community Church. www. momsclubsofmoore.com

old and up with uniforms availble at a discounted rate.

Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

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

Moore Community Center Step Aerobics Onehour class will be available every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15. Cost is $20. Instructor: Angie Ceyler. For more information contact Whitney at 793-5090 or email at wWathen@ cityofmoore.com.

Moore Community Center Zumba Classes. Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090.

Body Fit Strength Training Tues. & Thurs. from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

Music/arts

Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call David Allen at 405-5893618 or www.http://myshbc.com/arts.

Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines.

Mon. 7 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern.

Call 436-5828 for more information. Also FREE voice lessons on Mondays.

Recovery/support

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

Beth Haven Baptist Church. 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery Program every Friday at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information.

The OK Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation, monthly support group meetings, third Tuesday of every month at the Moore Chamber of Commerce (I-35 & Main St.) 6:30 p.m. Call 694-1098 for more information.

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

First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery.

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

Fitness

First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Ctr. Two basketball courts & racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/running track. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 735-2527.

Tai Chi is avalible at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:0012:00. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 years

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

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AUGUST 1 • thursday Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Royal Bavaria Jazz and Blues Night Live jazz and blues from 6 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful outdoor beer garden with a new misting system to keep you cool. Great handcrafted beer and delicious all-you-can-eat German buffet for $17, 3401 S. Sooner Road. Call 405-799-7666 for more information.

august 3 • saturday Old Town Farmer’s Market 8:00-12:00 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

AUGUST 5 • monday City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000

AUGUST 6 • tuesday Parks Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. 301 N. Broadway.

august 8 • thursday Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Royal Bavaria Jazz and Blues Night Live jazz and blues from 6 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful outdoor beer garden with a new misting system to keep you cool. Great handcrafted beer and delicious all-you-can-eat German buffet for $17, 3401 S. Sooner Road. Call 405-799-7666 for more information.

Yellow Rose Theater presents “Juke Box Hits” Every Thursday night through August 29th. The Yellow Rose invites you to kick back and enjoy a run through the days before CD’s and iPods took over the music scene. Enjoy the best music of the 60’s, 70’s and even a little 80’s. To get your cool on call 405-793-7779 or visit the website for more info at www.yellowrosetheater.org.

august 9 • friday Yellow Rose Theater presents “The 1968 Elvis Comeback Special” Fridays and Saturdays through August 24th. The King is back in this stirring rendition of Elvis Presley’s legendary 1968 television special that put him back at the top of the music world. Featuring some of his greatest hits. To enjoy a little Hunka-Hunka-Burning Love call 405-793-7779 or visit the website for more info at www.yellowrosetheater.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

august 10 • saturday Old Town Farmer’s Market 8:00-12:00 p.m.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

august 12 • monday School Board Meeting 6 pm. MHS 300 N Eastern Ave.

august 13 • tuesday Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch at the Chamber at 11:45 a.m.

School Board Meeting 6 pm. MHS 300 N Eastern Ave.

august 14 • wednesday Briarwood Elementary at Emmaus Baptist Church open house for school year. 16001 S. Western. 4-6 p.m.

Plaza Towers Elementary open house at Central Junior High 400 N. Broadway 4-6 p.m.

august 15 • thursday Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast at the Chamber at 8 a.m. Cost is 8 dollars Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Royal Bavaria Jazz and Blues Night Live jazz and blues from 6 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful outdoor beer garden with a new misting system to keep you cool. Great handcrafted beer and delicious all-you-can-eat German buffet for $17, 3401 S. Sooner Road. Call 405-799-7666 for more information.

august 17 • Saturday Old Town Farmer’s Market 8:00-12:00 p.m.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Run For Moore Hope 5k Earlywine Park YMCA SW 119 and May Ave. 7 p.m.

august 19 • monday City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000

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= Fund Raiser/ Volunteer = Education

= City/Chamber = Family = Group

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Calendar Events Sponsored by Resthaven of OKC

august 22 • Thursday Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S Howard.

Royal Bavaria Jazz and Blues Night Live jazz and blues from 6 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful outdoor beer garden with a new misting system to keep you cool. Great handcrafted beer and delicious all-you-can-eat German buffet for $17, 3401 S. Sooner Road. Call 405-799-7666 for more information.

august 23 • friday Annual Musical Fundraiser for the Work Activity Center, Inc. for Developmentally Disabled Adults. Featuring Elvis Impersonator: Mike Black and music by David Franklin, Lori Gray, Earle Young, Emily Northcutt and Matt Cowell. $10 admission. Sponsor table $200 (seats 8-10). Children under age 10 Free. 6-10 p.m. at the Country Western Music Hall of Fame, 3925 SE 29th Del City, OK

august 24 • SATurday Old Town Farmer’s Market 8:00-12:00 p.m.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Moore War Run 7:30 a.m. Moore High School 300 N. Eastern Ave. Freddy’s Frozen Custard 7-year Anniversary Party. 2 p.m.

1525 S. Service Rd.

august 29 • thursday Old Town Farmer’s Market 4:00-7:30 p.m. Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

Royal Bavaria Jazz and Blues Night Live jazz and blues from 6 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful outdoor beer garden with a new misting system to keep you cool. Great handcrafted beer and delicious all-you-can-eat German buffet for $17, 3401 S. Sooner Road. Call 405-799-7666 for more information.

August 31 • saturday Old Town Farmer’s Market 8:00-12:30 p.m.

Moore Community Center 301 S. Howard.

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7:30  am,  Saturday  Startline  at  Moore  High  School

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MOORE MONTHLY | AUG. 2013 • LIBRARY EVENTS

LIBRARY EVENTS

Moore Public Library Children’s Programming Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7, 20 and 27 4:30 p.m. Tween Scene Tuesday, Aug. 6 and 20 6:30 p.m. Barks, Books and Buddies Wednesday, Aug. 7, 14, 21, and 28 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Aug. 8 and 22 10 a.m. Make and Take Saturday, Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m. Buck Thomas Movie in the Park Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. Read, Create and Play!

Teens and Adults Aug. 1, 8, 15,22 and 29 6 p.m.

Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 6, 7 p.m.

Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 17, 11 a.m.

Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m.

Zumba Computer Basics Caring for Storm Damaged Plants and Landscaping Internet Basics Part 1 Email Basics Advanced Email GameOn On the Same Page Book Discussion Group eBay Basics: Buying eBay Basics: Selling Basic Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Moore Reads Book Discussion Group

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Thursday, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Monday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 10 a.m. Children’s Story Time Tuesday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. Back to School Bash Thursday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Make and Take Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m. Homework Help 101 TEEN/ADULT Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 6 p.m.

Aug. 6, 10 a.m.

Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 9, 9 a.m.

Aug. 20, 10 a.m.

Aug. 28, 11 a.m.

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CITY OF MOORE & BRAND CENTER

Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center $15 a month per person. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

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

Step Aerobics A one-hour fitness class that will include 30 minutes of aerobic conditioning and Reebok step, etc., and 25 minutes of strength training and toning, and a 5-minute cool down. The class will also include an introduction to a free online website that will provide tracking and tips on weight loss and improving fitness levels.

Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.- - 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., $20 a month.

2013 Fall Youth Sports Sign Up Dates Moore Youth Baseball Saturday, August 3rd: Noon – 3pm Wednesday, August 21st: 7pm – 3pm Sign up online at www.myba-online.com South Lakes Soccer Saturday, August 3rd: 1pm – 4pm Saturday, August 10th: 1pm – 4pm Sign up online at www.myba-online.com Mens Fall Basketball League 8 games guaranteed. Single elimination tournament. MCC rules apply.

Must be 18 years or older to participate.

Cost: $350 per team – T-shirts will be provided to the winners of the tournament.

Sign-ups through August 3rd League Play begins August 12th (Monday nights) Captains meeting: August 5th, 6pm at the Moore Community Center Sign up online at cityofmoore.com/fun Adult Coed Fall Volleyball League (Recreation and Competitive) 6 on 6, coed, league format.

Games played on Tuesday nights. Single elimination tournament at end of season.

Maximum of 6 teams.

Cost: $35 per player for Moore residents – proof of residency required

$40 per player for non-Moore residents All players receive league t-shirts at the end of the season.

Sign ups through August 3rd. Space is limited.

Call Chris at 793-5090 to reserve a spot.

Meeting for captains and those interested in starting a new team: Tuesday, August 13th, 6pm at the Moore Community Center.

Play begins: Tuesday, August 20th.

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

Aug. 1 10:00 Wii Bowling Aug. 6 10:00 Last Chance Band

11:45 Generations Home Care Rootbeer Floats Aug. 8 10:00 Golden Okies to sing Aug. 9 MEALSITE CLOSED due to site Luau in Norman Aug. 12 12:15 BINGO with Eileen Aug. 13 10:00 Rudy & Mary to sing

10:00 Library

10:30 BP & Sugar checks provided by Loving Care Aug. 15 10:30 “Medicare Changes” Aug. 16 12:15 Jewelry Making with Eileen Aug. 20 10:00 Country Music House Singers Aug. 21 10:30 BP checks provided by Health Back

11:45 Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Aug. 22 10:00 Country Music House Singers Aug. 23 12:15 BINGO with Eileen Aug. 27 5:00 AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner

10:00 BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union

10:00 Library Aug. 29 10:30 OU Senior Adult Services

Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Line Dancing Lessons Wed 12:15 Wood Carving Thurs 9-11:00 Oil Painting Thurs 1:00 Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles,

Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist

the homebound or work is available at the

Brand Center Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25 Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00

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“Here we go.

This is it.”

Moore’s Damon Lane Stays in Control as Tornado Strikes Close to Home

By Christiaan Patterson

M

ay 20 tested many people’s character and brought out the true spirit of the heartland in response to the disaster. Meteorologists, both behind the scenes and on camera, that day and the days following, worked with poise and kept calm despite adversity. Chief meteorologist for KOCO, Damon Lane, was one prime example of someone who remained collected on television, despite the horrors unfolding and making their way toward his house.

Lane said, “It wasn’t until the tornado crossed out of Moore that I finally looked up and saw the helicopter footage, and said, ‘Oh my gosh, what just happened?’”

That day when Lane woke up at his house in Moore, he knew something was stirring, especially following the previous day’s outbreak in Shawnee, Little Ax, and Bethel Acres. Instead of going into the studio at his usual time, Lane arrived early in the morning. From there, he briefed the helicopter pilot and chasers about what could unfold if weather models continued trending the way they were.

“It just so happened that on that day, I sent four storm chasers to Cleveland County knowing that would be an area where, if storms were to start moving, they were going to move toward the metro. That being the most dense area, I wanted to protect them.”

When the tornado touched down as a small cone shape, Lane hoped it would rope out or repeat what had happened in Edmond the day before and simply skip

over. Unfortunately, as the minutes ticked on, the tornado expanded and turned into a roaring monster headed directly for the most populated areas of Moore.

“Watching that move to the east, I began thinking, here we go. This is it.”

While the tornado ground through Moore, Lane realized that he was speaking with two audiences and had to give a more descriptive play-by-play. That is when he started listing landmarks and businesses to help people listening in the area, or outside, know exactly where it was or was headed.

“I started thinking about my wife and how I’ve told her to go to Target so many times. She doesn’t know how to get to Target by streets, but she can get to Target because she knows where it is. So that is when I started thinking, I’m going to list businesses.”

Time seemed to pass in such a blurred fashion and so quickly, Lane didn’t have time to react, but merely kept calm and knew what he said could be a matter of life and death. Luckily, his house in Moore narrowly escaped the brunt of brutality and sustained minor damage.

“I knew that my house was still standing, so I did not at first proceed with insurance filing because I knew it was a first-come, first-served basis. I didn’t want to get in the way of anyone else trying to file. Of course, I needed a new roof, new fencing, but those things were cosmetic.”

People have asked Lane on more than one occasion how he managed to stay calm, knowing that a tornado was

headed for his house and family. Gracious professionalism and preparation are what enabled him to deliver under grueling circumstances.

“It was just adrenaline that had me going through. I never freaked out, never panicked, because I knew it could turn into life saving information. It wasn’t about good television anymore. It was just about, Okay, you’re going to save some lives here.”

Looking back on the events that occurred during the outbreaks in May, Lane expressed the critical need for all meteorologists, especially on-air, to be on the same page. People who are watching the news during a severe weather event are looking for information and calmness.

On-air meteorologists also have to realize that these same people could be flipping through channels for information. In this case, those relaying the details can’t be saying different things.

Confusion is something that can cost lives if people are fed differing information. For example, one meteorologist might tell people to flee south; another informs the public that if they are not underground, they will die. The chances of surviving an EF5 tornado are lower than others, but it is still very possible.

“There is as lot of confusion going on in the weather community right now. We just have to make sure that the messages we are putting out there during events like this are going to be ones that, at the end of the day, [help] people walk away from it and survive.”

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“We will rebuild.”

President and CEO of the Moore Medical Center, David Whitaker, spoke to employees and the press at a special remembrance ceremony in June. The assembly of people gathered to say good-bye and remember the Moore Medical Center, which served the community for over two decades before being destroyed by an EF-5 tornado on May 20, 2013.

“The backbone to this organization and its success and what it’s brought to the health system, isn’t about those bricks and mortar you see. It’s about you,” said Whitaker.

“What you did and what you brought to this organization is what made Moore Medical Center.”

Employees of the center were allowed to tour the site early in the morning before the ceremony and reunite with co-workers. Many hugged each other, cried together and talked about what happened that day. Others simply stood in awe at the spectacle of crumpled metal and concrete dusting the ground. Groups of nurses and volunteers gathered around for pictures with the medical center and told their own stories of the place.

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Once those who had come out to the ceremony were finished surveying the damage, everyone gathered around the podium, where the CEO thanked the National Weather Service, city officials and, of course, the heroes in the hospital who saved dozens of lives—whose efforts resulted in no fatalities.

“Buildings can be replaced, and this one will be replaced. But what can’t be replaced, again is those three words that keep popping into my mind—it’s the heart, the courage and the preparation,” said Whitaker. “You guys did it all that day.”

Quashing the rumors that circulated after the tornado, officials of the medical center do plan to rebuild.

Demolition began at the conclusion of the remembrance ceremony and will take about three weeks to completely clear the site. Once the area is cleared of debris, a temporary ER center will open 60 to 90 days after debris removal to serve the community. Over the next few years, city officials and the medical center will work hand in hand to design another center and rebuild.

“We will continue to work with the leaders of Moore and with our hospital and board,” said Richie Splitt, vicepresident of Norman Regional Health System. “Our goal is to provide those services in a brand-new structure, and that could be anywhere from two to three years,” In an effort to get the ball rolling with the rebuilding process, the city has joined together with the health system and created a task force that will help make the process a smooth one. This will help determine the needs of the community when it comes to health care, as officials move down the road to recovery. Bringing back the center is also important to the city on an economic standpoint due to the number of jobs and services it provides.

“I’m looking at them as one of our largest employers with very high-paying jobs and skilled positions, and we love that,” Diedre Ebrey, director of economic development and marketing for the City of Moore, said.

“We love that they are a part of our community for the services they provide for our citizens and for the jobs they provide as well.”

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Next Steps

Plans Being Considered for Moore Medical Center Site

By Richie Splitt Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Moore Medical Center and the HealthPlex May 20, 2013 was a day that changed Moore forever.

Precious lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and businesses were devastated. One of those businesses was Moore Medical Center. The hospital was one of, if not the, largest business that was completely destroyed by the tornado. By divine providence and the predetermined actions and training of MMC staff, all employees, physicians, patients, and visitors endured the storm safely.

Because the hospital was such an important part of the community—caring for and employing many citizens— Moore Monthly has agreed to allow me to provide monthly updates on our rebuilding process.

Most of the more than 200 employees who worked at Moore Medical Center have been absorbed integrated into the Norman Regional Health System – working at our sister hospitals of the HealthPlex and Norman

Regional. Our physician clinics have also moved to temporary locations. For the most up-to-date information I urge you to visit www.NormanRegional.com.

Moore Medical Center was deemed a total loss by insurance adjusters and structural engineers. After holding a remembrance ceremony for our employees, the building was demolished. The demolition process took about four weeks.

The building will also serve the greater good one last time—some of it will be recycled. A company has been contracted to sort through the rubble and recycle what they can—mainly the metal and concrete. This will prevent these still useful materials from going into a landfill.

The Norman Regional Health System looks forward to rebuilding the healthcare facility Moore deserves. Though when a completed building will be ready to open its doors to patients may be about two years away. Until that time, we are in the process of acquiring a temporary structure to provide emergency services and possibly other healthcare services to the residents of Moore.

The Health System leadership and our Board are preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to multiple

companies for modular building structures that would temporarily house Moore Medical Center Emergency Services. Once the vendor is selected it will take 60 to 90 days for the structure to become operational, allowing for construction, training of staff and the acquisition of the proper permits and licensing, etc.

The location and position of the building is being carefully studied in order to select the best access possible for our patients. It may also provide services such as CT, x-ray and lab. It will serve the Moore community needs while the permanent facility is constructed.

Ever mindful of the Oklahoma weather, we making it a priority that the temporary structure include the installation of a tornado safe area where patients and staff can seek shelter in the event of severe weather.

Like many other businesses and families, I know our Moore Medical Center employees are eagerly anticipating the day when they can return to Moore. We hope you will continue to read the Moore Monthly for the latest updates about our rebuilding process.

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

Dates are subject to change.

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2 GUNS A DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the mob -- the very organization the two men believe they have been stealing money from.

KICK-ASS 2 The costumed high-school hero Kick-Ass joins with a group of normal citizens who have been inspired to fight crime in costume. Meanwhile, the Red Mist plots an act of revenge that will affect everyone Kick-Ass knows.

THE SMURFS 2 The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer’s newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.

PARANOIA An entry-level employee at a powerful corporation finds himself occupying a corner office, but at a dangerous price: he must spy on his boss’s old mentor to secure for him a multibillion dollar advantage.

ELYSIUM Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds.

THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES When her mom is attacked and taken from their home in New York City by a demon, a seemingly ordinary teenage girl, Clary Fray, finds out truths about her past and bloodline on her quest to get her back, that changes her entire life.

PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS In order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.

PLANES Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem?

He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

WE’RE THE MILLERS A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

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THE WORLD’S END Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind’s only hope for survival.

ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis’ meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena.

GETAWAY Brent Magna must get behind the wheel and follow the orders of a mysterious man to save his kidnapped wife.

Welcoming Richie Splitt CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF MOORE MEDICAL CENTER

Richie Splitt has had an unusual start with Norman Regional Health System. Only two weeks after he was named Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Moore Medical Center and the HealthPlex, a devastating tornado hit Moore Medical Center. The Center was destroyed but both the Health System and Splitt look forward to rebuilding in this wonderful community.

Splitt is responsible for planning, directing and managing operations, program development and future growth. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience, Splitt began his career as a physical therapy technician. He provided direct patient care for nearly a decade before transitioning into healthcare management. Board certified in health care management and an American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Fellow, Splitt has an extensive background in clinical, operational and service excellence within a multi-facility environment.

Splitt was born and raised in the Moore area and graduated from Moore High School. Splitt earned his BA from the University of Oklahoma, a Master’s of Science in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma and Master’s of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University.

Splitt is actively involved in the community. He is the immediate past corporate chairman for the United Way of Oklahoma County, serves on the Council of the Earlywine YMCA, and current member of South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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SENIORMOMENT Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of a Crime

by Kathleen Wilson Director of Aging Services Inc.

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lder people are often targets for robbery, purse snatching, home repair scams and other crimes. While there are risks, don’t let the fear of crime stop you from enjoying your life. Be careful and be aware of your surroundings. Here are some tips that you can use to avoid becoming a victim of a crime.

Home Repair Scams • Be on guard about hiring people who are going door to door looking for home repair work. They may not be trained to do the work. They may overcharge you. Try to get referrals for home repairs from friends, neighbors, and family. Always be very clear about the details of the work you want done.

NEVER pay for the whole job in advance.

• Now is an especially important time to use caution. With the widespread damage in the Moore area, many scammers may see the devastation as an opportunity to profit. The City of Moore is requiring all roofing contractors and building contractors to be licensed to do work within the city limits. To obtain the license, the contractors must provide a state-issued license as well as carry liability and workers compensation insurance. Ask any contractor looking to do work for you to see their license. If they do not have a license, do not hire them for the job.

• If you do find that you are the victim of a home repair scam, contact the police department immediately. Don’t feel ashamed or be embarrassed.

Report the crime and give the police a chance to catch the scammer and prevent them from scamming even more folks.

Staying Safe At Home • Keep your doors and windows locked. Dead bolts are more secure than regular locks. A good alarm system might help you feel more secure.

• If you don’t have a peep hole or window in your front door, get one. Ask any stranger for identification before you open the door. You don’t have to open the door if you are uneasy.

• Get to know your neighbors.

Telephone, Banking, and Internet Scams • Don’t ever give your credit card or bank account numbers to people who call you.

• You can say no to any telephone sales pitch. You can just hang up. That is not being rude–it is taking care of you.

• If a stranger tells you to take money out of your bank account, don’t do it.

One common scam is a thief pretends to be a bank employee and asks you to take out money to”test” a bank teller. Banks do not check on their employees in this manner.

• Deals that seem too good to be true are often just that and are rip-offs.

Beware if you are asked to give someone a lot of money with a promise you will get more money later. More than likely you will never see your money returned, much less any additional funds.

• Keep information about your checking account private. Put your blank checks in a secure place. Carefully review your monthly bank statement.

• Shred or tear up everything that has personal information about you on it.

• Don’t respond to emails asking for personal information like the numbers of your credit cards or bank accounts.

• Use care when shopping online. Only use websites of companies that you know you can trust.

Following these tips can help you avoid being a victim of a crime.

Always be aware of your surroundings and use caution. If your instincts tell you something is not right, trust your instincts.

It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Staying Safe When You Leave Home • Stay alert, walk with a friend if possible. Avoid unsafe places like dark streets or parking lots. Keep your car doors locked.

• Don’t open your car door or roll down your window for strangers.

• Park in a well-lit area.

• Carry your purse close to your body. However, if someone does try to take your purse, don’t resist; you could get hurt. There are worse things than losing the contents of your purse. Keep a record of all credit cards in your purse in a safe place in your home, so you can turn it in if your purse is stolen.

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Saturn

By Laura Hamilton Waxman Series: Early Bird Astronomy Publisher: Lerner Publications Company Reviewed by Heather Brady, Moore Public Library Children’s Department Reading Level: Grades 2 and up AR level –3.9 – 0.5 points Saturn by Laura Hamilton Waxman is a part of a fascinating series called Early Bird Astronomy.

This book examines the unique and special features of Saturn. The author also asks his readers to be “word detectives,” which helps build vocabulary skills.

There are so many facts to learn about Saturn in this book! Did you know that Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system? Did you know that Saturn is made up mostly of gases and is so light that it would float in a giant pool? Well, you can learn these facts among many others!

The Early Bird Astronomy series can assist you in learning about our fascinating universe. This series contains books on Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Pluto, Uranus, and Venus.

Any of these books would make a great subject for a science project or paper.

Come to the Moore Public Library and check these out!

KID BOOK REVIEW

Benediction

By Kent Haruf Pages: 257 Publisher: Alfred Knopf Reviewer: Brenda Johnson, Information Services Manager, Moore Public Library.

Kent Haruf ’s new novel is about death, and thus about life. Haruf returns to Holt, Colorado, the setting of his earlier novel, Plainsong, a small town on the dry, high plains where Dad Lewis has had the hardware store for fifty years. Now he has been sent home to die under hospice care of his loving wife, Mary, and devoted daughter, Lorraine. As with anyone looking back over his life, there are things he is proud of and things he would like to change. The two things he dwells on are the estrangement from his son Frank, who found life as a gay son in a small town too hard. Frank left town after high school and never returned, hasn’t spoken to his parents in years. The other choice Dad regrets is firing and forcing an employee to leave town after he was caught stealing from the business. The man had a wife and two small children and committed suicide two years after leaving Holt.

As Dad is dying, life continues in Holt. The Lewises’s neighbor Berta Mae takes in her eight-year-old granddaughter Alice after her mother dies of breast cancer.

Longtime friends Willa and her daughter Alene, along with Lorraine, pitch in to help with the child, buying clothes, taking her out to lunch, teaching her how to ride a bike. Alene has broken off her affair with the principal of a nearby school where she worked as a teacher. Unhappy in the affair and unhappy now, Alene has a friend in her mother, Willa, but has lost hope of ever being happy.

Rob Lyle, the Methodist minister, has moved his wife and teenage son to Holt.

Although his family longs to return to Denver, the pastor discovers the strength of simple love and preaches an unpopular anti-war sermon that gets him ambushed.

The characters in Benediction are young, old, teenaged, and everything in between, all sharing lives that are meaningful in their own way.

This seemingly simple story is about the appreciation of small things and about how love makes every life meaningful in its own way. Haruf has a clean, easy style reminiscent of Hemingway in its simplicity and straightforwardness. He understands the pros and cons of small-town life, and the setting in a hot, dry summer is vivid.

Benediction is available from Moore Public Library in regular print, cdaudiobook, and downloadable eBook.

ADULT BOOK REVIEW

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MOVIE REVIEW

© Photos courtesy of Summit Entertainment

By Luke Small

WILLIS & COMPANY ROCK RUSSIA IN “RED 2”

BY ROB MORRIS

For the second time this year Bruce Willis takes us on a cinematic journey to Moscow. Back in February we went along for the disappointing ride to Mother Russia in “A Good Day to Die Hard.” Needless to say, Willis’s fifth trip down John McLane Lane will not be finding a spot among my DVD collection.

“Red 2” is a different story. Willis is in top form in this sequel to his 2010 debut as retired CIA agent Frank Moses. We met Moses in “Red” as he was yanked from his quiet post-spy life by the dastardly plans of an ambitious CIA executive who was determined to have Moses killed. Seems Moses knew too much about a certain CIA operation in the past.

That same basic plot mechanism is at the heart of “Red 2.”

Moses is one of the last remaining connections to a Cold War plot that left a weapon of mass destruction, code-named “Nightshade,” buried somewhere in Moscow. A new CIA minion wants Moses and his paranoid cohort, Marvin ( John Malkovich), eliminated so that he can grab the powerful device for nefarious purposes.

Moses and Marvin aren’t about to go gentle into that good night, and so the tongue-in-cheek hijinks begin. Like its predecessor, “Red 2” is an entertaining blend of sharp action sequences, clever comic moments, and sentimental dips into the various relationships of the lead characters. Mary Louise Parker is back as Sarah, the Social-Security-helpline-worker-turned-adrenalinejunkie from the first movie. Moses and Sarah, who fell in love while running for their lives in the first movie, are now trying to navigate their stalling relationship while shopping for bulk chips and power tools at Costco. The Nightshade mission gives them a chance to figure out what really makes their relationship ticktick-tick-and-explode with passion.

Also back is Helen Mirren as Victoria, the former MI6 agent, who is now an assassin for hire. Mirren is brilliant as she calmly shifts between dispensing death from afar and relationship advice to Mose and Sarah. Malkovich is his usual strange self as the tense explosives and electronics savant who also has some relational advice to dispense.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones drops in as a KGB agent who shares a zesty romantic history with Moses—something that Sarah is not too happy about—and Byung-hun Lee (from “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”), as the world’s best assassin tasked with killing Moses. Sir Anthony Hopkins adds some big-time heft to the story as a mentally unstable weapons genius who created Nightshade and who may be hiding some secrets of his own.

The movie drags a little in the third act before ramping up for the explosive finale, but overall it’s filled with just enough character depth to make it interesting during the lull. Willis is spot-on as Moses, essentially showing us what John McClane would have been like had he been trained as an elite agent by the CIA. You don’t necessarily have to have seen the first “Red” to enjoy this chapter of the story, but you’ll definitely want to treat yourself to a DVD viewing to relish a little more time with these enjoyable characters.

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PACIFIC RIM: A Robotic Masterpiece of Epic Proportions by CALEB MASTERS In 2007 mainstream audiences were given their first major exposure to the nerdtastic concept of giant fighting robots in “Transformers.” “Transformers” was a huge hit and became the highest grossing non-sequel of all time. With “Transformers” quickly becoming one of the most successful franchises in Hollywood, geek icon Guillermo del Toro stepped in to make a movie taken straight from his childhood love of monster movies, mechs, and anime. Does “Pacific Rim” deliver something unique and memorable, or is it doomed to live in the shadow of the undeniably dumb Transformers trilogy?

“Pacific Rim” begins in the not-so-distant future in the middle of an ongoing war between humans and an alien race that emerged from a Pacific trench. The aliens, nicknamed the “kaiju,” are so massive that traditional tactics by the military were rendered useless. To fight the kaiju, the humans built impressively gigantic robots named “jaegers.” The jaegers, piloted by two humans, have proven to be the most effective weapons earth has developed.

The movie picks up near the end of this war by following weathered jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam), who left the military after a costly defeat earlier in his career. Becket is called back into action by commander Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba), who is using the last of his resources to make one final stand against the overwhelming kaiju forces. Becket finds a new partner named Mako (Rinko Kikuchi) and prepares to fight the kaiju as if he has nothing to live for.

Pacific Rim’s story may sound unbelievably silly, but fans of anime will immediately recognize the all-too-familiar story being told. It’s an outlandish story filled with cheesy explanations, awkward plotting, and characters so stereotypical it’s laughable. At first glance these are all glaring issues that have wrecked many of the most anticipated summer blockbusters, but “Pacific Rim” is different because it navigates all of the absurdity by turning it into an advantage. The film has laughably bad dialog mixed with really hammy delivery by nearly every member of the cast. This level of cheese ball writing actually makes much of the over-long exposition a real joy to watch. Much like some of the most enjoyable Saturday morning cartoons, “Pacific Rim” is very self-aware and willing to drum up the quirkiness of its premise, which really sets it apart from even the smartest summer blockbusters.

The film has a really enjoyable cast with two of the strongest characters being the “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” star Charlie Day, who plays this film’s raving mad scientist, Newton Geiszler, and Ron Perlman, who has a the small role of a black market salesman named Hannibal Chau. Day isn’t your typical crazy because he’s off-the-wall funny and charismatic despite

wanting to try some truly questionable and detestable experiments. Even with all the highly entertaining robot on monster action going on, I couldn’t help but want to see what Newton was going to do next in his equally enjoyable subplot. Ron Perlman continues to be the most memorable part of Del Toro’s films with Chau’s eccentric and over-the-top turn as the shady kaiju poacher.

Even in this film’s small role, Perlman chews the scenery and steals each of the scenes he is in, making for some of the most laughable and memorable scenes of the film.

Sadly the cast’s only major weak link is the film’s most crucial character, Raleigh Becket. Despite the fact that the movie doesn’t take itself too seriously, it does manage to give you enough development with several of these characters for you to care about their end in the story. This couldn’t be further from the truth for the supposed anchor of the film. Beckett’s character isn’t poorly written, nor is Charlie Hunnam’s performance particularly bad, but he simply lacks any quality that makes him worth caring about. Becket is the film’s supposed emotional anchor, but he’s not written strongly enough in any direction to define exactly what it is about him that is likable. While it doesn’t ruin the movie, it does keep the film from living up to its fullest potential of becoming the pinnacle of summer blockbuster entertainment.

Shortcomings aside, “Pacific Rim” delivers on its promise of city-leveling battles in spades! There are three or four major battles in the movie total and each one of them differs from the one before it. The action is clean, dynamic, highly stylized, and unlike anything else we have ever seen on the big screen before. The battles are huge, not just in scope, but also in excitement. The movie had me on the edge of my seat cheering for either side to throw a bigger punch than the one before. The fights in the movie deliver the energy of the most intense fights in the MMA, with the size of a Godzilla movie. By the time the movie had ended, I was convinced that I had just seen the most electrifying movie of the year.

Guillermo del Toro has proven yet again that he understands what makes even the most simplistic of stories tick. In the past he’s delivered on comic book adaptions, fantasy films, and even dark character dramas. With “Pacific Rim,” he’s tapping into the most memorable parts of every teenage boy’s favorite cartoon and turning it into something new and spectacular. Del Toro’s love for anime is undeniably all over this film with even the smallest of details coming to the surface of this basic yet intricately designed world. It could have been very easy for this film to ignore the details such as this world’s history ...continued on page 58

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MOVIE REVIEW

Pacific Rim movie review continued... just to focus on the spectacle of giant robots. Del Toro instead went the extra mile to give this world a layer of depth and believability even in its absurd nature that drives the escapist nature that this movie needed to have

to be something special. There is an evident passion Del Toro shows in this

movie that is very rarely seen in big budget studio movies like “Pacific Rim.” “Pacific Rim” is a one-of-a-kind summer blockbuster that delivers

on spectacular fights, a carefully developed world, and some of the most

enjoyably cheesy bits of dialog on the big screen since “Independence Day.” The movie has a weak lead character and could probably chop about twenty minutes off of its runtime, but is otherwise an absolutely unforgettable

movie that gives us the most entertaining movie to hit the theaters this summer. If you’re a fan of anime or Saturday morning cartoons, then you owe it to yourself as a human being to watch “Pacific Rim.” It is undoubtedly

the most passion-driven tribute to the genre that will ever hit the big screen.

If that’s normally not your cup of tea, “Pacific Rim” is still a ton of fun and probably the most unique big budget movie to hit the big screen since 2010’s “Inception.”

If there’s one movie you want to lay all your money on for the IMAX this

summer, make it “Pacific Rim.” It’s an experience you’re sure not to forget for months and possibly years to come.

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Each month students from Platt College face off in an “Iron Chef” style culinary challenge. But unlike other shows, their projects earn them real grades…and real bragging rights.

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Food Fight North Join us this month for another exciting episode of Food Fight North! It is the place where dreams are realized, even if the journey to get there is extremely challenging.

Watch as students learn to handle the heat of the kitchen as they put out some delicious dishes. You won’t want to look away as the challenges keep coming in the ultimate Food Fight!

Food Fight South Join us this month for a pastry-filled, heart-stopping Food Fight South! As always, the students are the main focus in another challenge that has them shaking their heads. Chef Gene may have a twist for these students, but we don’t want to ruin the surprise! You won’t want to miss another exciting episode of the ultimate Food Fight!

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Librarians Aiden Street and Sheila Crosby take you on a journey behind the best fiction and nonfiction available, including interviews with authors, book reviews and updates on library services and events.

Sponsored by First American Bank August brings not only back-to-school events to the Pioneer Libraries, but also some fun film-centered events! Movies in the Park at Buck Thomas Park in Moore as well as Tween Scene, a new program that incorporates books, film, and snacks will both take place in August at the Moore Library. Tune in for great fall programming updates from several branches, book talks, and a sneak peek at a brand-new service that will allow customers another option to get the books they want!

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CITIZENSPOTLIGHT by

Sonya Barrett

Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children

I

n the heart of Moore, Oklahoma, on Broadway near Main Street, lies a cozy little office where the lovely Shonda Flowers blossoms at her work. Flowers is an event coordinator and development representative for the Oklahoma City and Edmond campuses of Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC).

Flowers takes on the task of spreading awareness for the organization by planning and organizing events in the community. Alongside her assistant Heather, Flowers enjoys working from the new Moore office.

“I was drawn to this area just because of the community feel of it.” Flowers also said the location gives the organization great visibility in the Moore community, allowing awareness to spread even though the campuses themselves are tucked away in the OKC and Edmond areas. “[My favorite aspect of the job is] meeting new people. Being blown away by the generosity of people. Then, of course, it’s so rewarding when you see the kids. We try to create an atmosphere that would be like a normal atmosphere, they just happen to live in a cottage with seven other kids,” said Flowers. OBHC was founded in 1903 and is now the largest provider of private residential childcare in the state. They provide all of their services as a not-for-profit organization and have four campuses around the state providing childcare. Having grown up in Sulphur, Okla., and lived in the state on and off for 37 years, Flowers says she loves living in Oklahoma because “the people are friendly here.” What better way to give back to her community than by helping to give so many children a loving and safe

environment to grow up in. Flowers has worked more than 16 years in retail sales management as well as visual merchandising, and has spent the last 12 years working with Eagle Heights Church in its Children’s Ministry. Flowers and her husband currently reside in southwest Oklahoma City. They have a daughter currently attending the University of Oklahoma and a son who is attending Brink Junior High. The main event that Flowers is in charge of for OBHC is the Back-to-School Style Show. The Style Show is a fashion style show that allows children who live on OBHC campuses to model new clothes they previously picked out for the new school year, while raising awareness for the organization. Before the event, hundreds of volunteers are each paired up with a child to take them on a shopping experience that

ave SDate the

allows the children to get prepared for the new school year. The Style Show raises enough money to completely satisfy all of the clothing needs for both the OKC and Edmond campuses of OBHC each year. The event will take place on August 16 this year and is expected to have around 1,200 guests in attendance, raising enough money for the clothing needs of these campuses for yet another year. This impressive event grows from five to six months of Flowers’s hard work, and this work will definitely pay off, as it has in previous years.

If anyone would like more information on OBHC, or to place a donation, all information can be found at their website, www.obhc.org, or by contacting Shonda Flowers at her Moore office, 405-463-5516.

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EVENTSPOTLIGHT

Alumni Associations Going “Strong” in 2013 For the past four years, the Moore War Run has raised money for the Moore and Westmoore High School Alumni Associations. This year, the group is spicing up the 5k with a twist and for a different cause. For this fifth year, the run will set aside the rivalry and team up with Southmoore High school to raise funds for the students directly affected by the tornado.

“Typically it’s been just for WMHS and MHS alumni, now it’s trying to get to Southmoore. About 40 percent of the students were affected, and a third of the proceeds will go to the MPS [Moore Public Schools] for them,” said Kelli Kinnamon, a Moore High School Alumni Association representative.

The Moore War Run, which has been changed to the Moore Strong Run, will be held at MHS on Saturday, August 24, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and presented by OMNI Construction. During the previous years, a couple hundred participants have joined together to run or walk a track that begins at the MHS and ends at the Old Moore High School on Broadway.

Despite the rivalry between the high schools, in a time of need the schools can set aside differences and come together for one another.

“I’m proud of it and proud that we have so many people that can come together. Even though the schools swear they hate each other, they are willing to put aside the differences and help friends,” Kinnamon said.

In the past, the run has raised thousands of dollars for the alumni association and at max have had 387 runners. This year, the anticipation is a bit higher as they team up for the recovery of Moore. Many students were spared their schools but lost homes and everything belonging to them. This run hopes to assist these particular students and families get back on the road of recovery.

If you would like to join this run or make a donation, you can register for the run online at www.moorewarrun.com. Registration is open now until the morning of the run on August 24. Also, the alumni association will be holding a pasta party for those who pre-register on Friday, August 23, at 6 pm.

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• Police vs. Fire Chicago Hot Dog Eating Contest • Huge Classic Car Show • Vote For Your Favorite Custard • Clown & Face Painting • Prize Wheel • Donations Taken for Food 4 Kids Backpack Program • Kids Sundae Eating Contest

Come join us and celebrate our 7 th year in Moore with food, fun and Freddy’s famous steakburgers and custard!

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SHOP&TASTE

310 SW 1st St Moore, OK 73160 • 794-3323

By Luke Small

Garden Ponds Unlimited Tranquility has been conspicuously absent from the Moore area these days. Peace, often desired, has been difficult to

[the pond] to whatever size [you want],” Lauri said. “No two

Then, as unexpected as

ponds are ever exactly alike.”

it was damaging, May

find. But perhaps the revitalization of the city’s spirit––or its

Customers can choose from a wide variety of plants and

peace—will begin with the experts in tranquility, Garden

fish to stock their ponds. Be sure to take advantage of Garden

Garden

Ponds.

Ponds’ incredible expertise. They can help you get the most out

greenhouse

of your pond even if you don’t know the difference between a

water features. Almost

Hyphen Banded Shark and a Butterfly Coy.

every outdoor item will

“When you walk out into your backyard and you’ve got this pond, it’s peaceful, it’s relaxing and it’s an escape,” said Lauri Lucas, co-owner of Garden Ponds Unlimited with her husband, Mike.

A fixture in the Old Town area of Moore for around fifteen years, Garden Ponds specializes in something Lauri calls a “lifestyle.”

“When the construction crew plugs in their waterfall for the first time, [the customer] is kind of awestruck,” Lauri said.

Fifteen years ago, when Mike decided to open a retail store,

31 storms damaged Ponds’ and

need to be replaced. And

the store had just a small footprint. But quickly the Lucases

all this has happened at a time

realized they needed to grow.

when Garden Ponds is normally at its busiest.

“Within two years, we were expanding. It might have been sooner than that,” Lauri said.

“Our business is not where we normally would be,” Lauri said.

The reason for Garden Ponds’ growth partly rests with their

But as Garden Ponds has learned, along with the

wide range of services. Not only can they install ponds, but

entire city, the future is bright. In fact, as a staple of the

Lauri said customers, often looking for an escape from a

they can service them as well, making maintenance so easy

Moore community, Garden Ponds Unlimited has strength

busy work schedule, will frequent the store looking for a living

you will wonder why you did not put in a pond earlier. But

and resilience that is indicative of the entire Moore

ecosystem. Even though the waterfalls are externally powered,

if you do want to get your hands dirty, you can buy all the

community.

everything else in your pond is as real as a waterfall garden

supplies you need at Garden Ponds as well.

in Costa Rica. The best part for customers is they can be as creative as their budget will allow.

“The possibilities are limitless. We can form and shape

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Sitting in Old Town has been precariously close to danger for Garden Ponds recently. The May 20 tornado spread debris across their property and made many items unsalvageable.

SHOP&TASTE

7868 S Western Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73139 • 601-8959

By Luke Small

Mediterranean Grill Andy Slagle’s college experience was probably

businesses he said. Lunch time can be busy, as people

different from yours. Unless, of course, you spent nights

are looking for what Slagle calls simply, “food with

the dish that is a

preparing exotic Middle Eastern cuisine with your

flavor.” By flavor, he means foods that have unique

Foroozan original,

roommate and friends.

spices, exotic tastes, and bold flavors––dishes you may

a

find in only a few places on the south side.

smothered in onions,

“We had friends from everywhere––from Saudi

And then there is

fried

tilapia

Arabia, from Iraq, from Lebanon and from Jordan,”

Mediterranean Grill carries some Greek dishes,

Slagle said. “We got together and cooked different

including a house-made baklava that Slagle’s wife

oil infused with hot chili.

foods all the time. We just always cooked together.”

makes. But the specialty of this grill is Middle Eastern

It is a dish you won’t find anywhere else.

tomatoes, and olive

The person most responsible for these international

dishes, all of which come from Foroozan’s repertoire.

cooking displays was Slagle’s roommate, Fred Foroozan

The chicken kabobs are a good example, marinated

In fact, the partnership of these one-time college

from Iran, who apparently, generated quite a reputation

with turmeric and saffron and then grilled and served

roommates may be the unique part of this gem of a

as a cook. It was enough of a reputation that the two

with grilled vegetables.

restaurant. Slagle actually married Foroozan’s sister,

roommates decided to becomes business partners.

“That’s the main reason for opening the restaurant,” Slagle said about Foroozan’s cooking being the catalyst for business.

“If people don’t know quite what to try, the chicken is a good thing to start with,” Slagle said.

Iran, the modern delineation of the ancient Persian

Normally the place where bands get their start,

Grill menu as well, a fact you may not find on other Mediterranean menus even. Foroozan whips up Persian

restaurant. The simply named Mediterranean Grill, near

stews like Red Lentil Stew and Sabz (pronounced Sab-

I-240 on Western, is the result of that training.

ze) for his customers plus a very simple Persian salad––

“All these foods are flavors from the Middle East,” The restaurant opened over five years ago and has already generated a following amongst the surrounding

family, we might say, that is full of flavor.

lands, makes appearances on the Mediterranean

college turned out to be the training ground for owning a

Slagle said.

meaning this restaurant is truly a family affair. It is a

cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes with lime juice for seasoning.

“For a lot of people, it is something they haven’t tried before,” Slagle said about his food.

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HEAL T HY M O O R E Healthy Moore is a section that includes healthy living information and medical trends provided by experts from the Norman Regional Health System.

The Whole Deal about Whole Grains

by Courtney Cheatham, OU Dietetic Intern

hole grains have been pretty popular over the past few years, and for good reason. Whole grains provide more health benefits than refined or processed grains do. Examples of refined grains include white rice or white bread. There is a wealth of different types of whole grains that we can choose to add to our diet. These include: • Wheat • Corn • Oats • Brown and wild rice • Barley • Quinoa • Buckwheat • Millet.

Foods with these whole grain ingredients are sometimes referred to as complex carbohydrates because they take longer to digest and raise our blood sugars than refined grains do. Foods made with whole grains contain more fiber, which is good for our digestive health. Fiber helps us to regulate bowel movements and keeps us feeling full for a longer period of time. In order to ensure that we are getting enough fiber, follow these guidelines: men (19-50 yrs) need 38 grams of fiber daily, and women (19-50 yrs) need 25 grams of fiber daily.

According to the USDA MyPlate guidelines, we should make half of our grains whole grains. Here are some simple ways to add more whole grains to our diet: • Eat oatmeal or other high fiber cereals like Raisin Bran or All-Bran for breakfast instead of sugary cereals • Add oats or ground flax to a smoothie to give it more texture and fiber • Replace white rice with brown rice • Replace white bread or regular pasta with wheat bread or whole grain pastas It’s important to remember that you don’t have to immediately switch all of your grains to whole grains. Take it step by step so that you can find the right whole grains that appeal to your taste buds, and remember to keep at least half your grains whole.

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.

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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 physicians.

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PA R T I N G S H O T S First House Construction

The first house to be rebuilt from the ground up inside the Moore tornado damage area is under construction with the help of volunteers from Operation Rescue volunteers.

See, download or order prints of more pictures of events in Moore at www.TheMooreDaily.com

Walgreens Reopens

City and Chamber leaders turned out to celebrate the reopening of Walgreens store located at the corner of Santa Fe and 19th. The store had been closed while repairs were made following the May 20 tornado.

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PA R T I N G S H O T S

Quilts of Hope The Mission of Love Foundation and eQuilter.com joined with the Stitching Post in Moore to distribute 400 handmade quilts to victims of the May storms.

Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Home City business leaders and the Moore Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon cutting at the Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Home in July.

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Photos courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.

Samaritan’s Purse The Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief team arrived on the scene in Moore within hours of the May 20 tornado. While they wound down their local operations in July, the organization will continue to provide assistance to storm victims.

Business After Hours – HeyDay

Entertainment and Double Dave’s Pizza played host to the July Business After Hours meeting for Moore Chamber of Commerce members.

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