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9 Tiling On: Islamic Tiles Used In Intricate, Complex Designs For Centuries 13 Churn Up: Girls Swim Team Brings Home First Swim Title For SHS 19 The Right Track: Bicycle Shoppe Owner Inducted Into BMX Hall Of Fame

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SUMMER TRAVELS

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t’s been so long since we could travel, it’s starting to feel brand new all over again. So let’s do a refresher on some ways you can travel this summer.

• Flying – If you’re traveling long distance, flights tend to be a better fit but can still cost a decent amount.

Keep in mind you’re not Angela Rowland stuck with using only one airport. When you’re looking at flights, consider other nearby airports, including flying out of Dallas. For long hauls, a short road trip could save big money. Also, consider smaller airlines. Big name travel sites might not catch all of these in their searches, so research what airlines fly to your destination and check their costs individually. Pay attention to caveats like baggage fees as those can also add up.

• Road Trip – With gas prices going up, this isn’t always the cheaper option anymore, but you can curb some of that cost by using apps to compare prices along your route. Your map software may do this for you or check out GasBuddy. If you have a Sam’s or Costco membership, consider planning your stops to use their stations for fueling up. Bonus: they’re also a great place to grab cheap road trip grub.

• Stay Home – I know, I know. We’re all staycationed out, but maybe there are still some places close by you have yet to explore. Visit a state park, where you can even do some creative camping, including renting a yurt. Look for an Airbnb or VRBO within a shorter radius just to get away for a while.

• Get a Season Pass – Instead of diversifying your summer experiences, get to know one or two places really well and save money on a membership. You can find these at museums, amusement parks or even the local pool. S Angela Rowland is an OBU graduate and a stay-at-home mother of four. She enjoys finding new ways to stretch the paycheck and share some of her favorite tips and deals.

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EATING WITH KIDNEY HEALTH IN MIND

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hen working with patients, one set of labs I like to really pay attention to is how the kidneys are functioning. Sometimes, I don’t think we give our organs enough credit for what they do for us. We just put in our food of choice into our body and expect our body to function to its best ability.

Our kidneys remove waste and extra fluid from our body. Our kidneys also remove acid produced by the cells of our body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts and minerals. The primary minerals our kidneys balance out are sodium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Without this balance, the nerves, muscles and other tissues in your body would not work normally. Our kidneys also make hormones that help control our blood pressure, produce red blood cells and keep our bones strong and healthy.

When I see kidney function is not working at the optimal level, I start teaching about portion sizes of protein, the importance of being hydrated and how to read sodium on a food label. Our kidneys can only use so much protein in one sitting before they start working too hard. I recommend no more than 20-30 grams of protein per meal. The recommendation for sodium for a healthy adult is 2,300 milligrams per day.

It is surprising how fast this adds up once you pay attention to it.

If you are an adult who has diabetes, is on blood pressure medication or you have already been told your kidney function is low, then the recommendation is 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.

Then comes the importance of keeping your kidneys hydrated. The minimum recommendation is 64 ounces per day. That is equivalent to eight cups of eight ounces of water. Drinks with caffeine, sugar or fake sugars don’t count towards this number.

Slowly, you could ideally work up to half of your body weight in ounces of water to keep those kidneys flushed. For instance, a person weighing 150 pounds would consume 75 ounces of water.

Work at keeping those kidneys healthy for you.

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Ingredients: 1 cup natural peanut butter 1 egg ¾ cup coconut sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Form one inch balls of dough on a cookie sheet. Use a fork to press down on the dough if you want to form criss cross lines. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet. Makes: 14 cookies; 1 cookie each Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 159 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 1.5g Cholesterol: 13mg Sodium: 73mg Dietary Fiber: 1g Total Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 4g Nutrition 101 Tip: There are actually a few benefits to using coconut sugar over cane sugar. Coconut sugar is less processed, has a lower glycemic index value and contains some nutrients. When a food has a lower glycemic index number, it is known to not affect the blood sugar as much. Potassium and magnesium are both found in coconut sugar – 400 times more potassium than in cane sugar. Iron, zinc and calcium can also all be found in coconut sugar. Coconut sugar even contains inulin, which is a fiber.

All these great additions really make it worth the swap. S Andrea Beck, a registered dietitian and personal trainer, received her master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Central Oklahoma. She offers personal training through an online class and nutrition services through SSM Health St. Anthony in Shawnee. Contact her at Andrea.beck1@ssmhealth. com or through her Facebook page, Nutrition and Exercise 101 with Andrea.

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TILING ON

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very time I visit the permanent gallery at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, I try to find something I haven’t seen before. It may be a piece of art I haven’t paid attention to in the past or maybe a new detail in a piece I’ve looked at many times.

Ultimately, there’s one piece of art that I always end up standing in front of. It’s my favorite piece in the gallery, and I just can’t get enough of it. The name of the piece is “Femme en Serail” by Jean Leon Gerome. Maybe it’s the luxurious fabrics and rug or the forlorn look of the woman. Maybe it’s the room. It’s very exotic looking and something we don’t see in typical Western buildings.

So, let’s take a closer look. There’s a very intricate wooden Jean Leon Gerome’s “Femme en Serail” depicts examples of screen covering the window and beautiful geometric tiles on some of the intricate designs created using Islamic tiles, and visitors can view pieces like this and others available in the the walls in vibrant colors. I love the tiles. What are they? I permanent gallery at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art with had to find out, so I went to the internet and started snooping free admission June-August thanks to sponsorship from the around. They are called Islamic tiles, and there is so much to Avedis Foundation, BancFirst and St. Gregory's Abbey. learn about them.

Islamic tiles have a long history, and although they started er without any gaps and repeating it. The shape is designed so in the Middle East, they have traveled all over the world. The first tiles were created in the 13th century in Muslim countries. that it can be repeated indefinitely. This creates a beautiful and Some Islamic religious traditions forbid the depiction of people complex design which has been used to decorate all kinds of and animals in religious buildings, so the craftsmen had to be surfaces. Can you find an example of tessellation?

My challenge for you is to go online with your parent’s or creative. They mastered the ability to make beautiful works of art with geometric and organic shapes along with repetition. guardian’s permission and search for more examples of Islamic art and architecture. You will be amazed by the There are several styles of Islamic art, but most vibrant colors and beauty. Look closely to see of the styles rely on simple geometric elements if you can identify the geometric shapes, radial that turn into beautiful, complex designs. The symmetry and tessellation. Now look at my fatiles were used to decorate palaces, buildings, vorite painting again and see if you can identify mosques and homes of the wealthy. what techniques were used to decorate the walls.

One element you will find in almost all IsNext, look for an art project that looks like lamic designs is radial symmetry. If you look fun. There are many projects and tutorials of all closely at a design, you will find a center point difficulty levels online. with geometric shapes radiating out from that Scan this code to visit the Be sure to take a photo of your art and share point. You will also notice that the designs are Mabee-Gerrer Museum of it on social media using hashtag #MGMoaArt. I often mirrored horizontally and vertically. Many Art’s at-home project page. can’t wait to see your masterpieces. times, the design is repeated again and again on If you’d like to see this painting or others on a wall or floor. See if you can find examples of display, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art will be offering free radial symmetry in the photos.

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CHURN UP

Girls Swim Team Brings Home First Swim Title For SHS

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oach Valarie Colburn could sense something special brewing a year before her girl team brought home Shawnee High School's first state swimming championship.

Competing at the 6A level during the 2020-2021 season, her girls placed fourth at the state meet against some of the biggest programs in Oklahoma. After getting reclassified to 5A and seeing the commitment her girls made to improving prior to the 2021-2022 season, Colburn felt pretty confident in the potential of her team heading into the state meet Feb. 17-18 at the Edmond Public Schools Aquatic Center, but ultimately their results came down to each swimmer's determination and performance.

"They had to make up their minds that they wanted to do this and hard work, which they did," said Colburn, who has coached swimming for more than 20 years with 12 years at SHS. "They focused on the goal they wanted to achieve, and they trained hard all year. This was the reward they got."

While getting yardage in the pool is crucial to performing well at meets, training to race involves activities beyond putting in laps, Colburn said. That includes weight training and endurance exercises that can help enhance their fitness to the benefit of their swimming performance.

Unlike many other seasonal sports, swimmers tend to train all year to keep in peak shape and find ways to improve

The Shawnee High School Lady Wolves swim team earned the school’s first championship in the pool at the 5A state meet Feb. 1718 in Edmond and have since received recognition from local leaders and groups and on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. — Photos submitted

their times long before they climb the starting block, Colburn said. They have to make sacrifices some students may not face during their high school careers.

"They have to give up a lot of their time," Colburn said.

"It's a major commitment, and it's not for everybody. I admire these kids."

Their hard work in and out of the pool showed in this year's finals results.

Juniors Piper McNeil and Natalie Selman combined with freshmen Gracyn Simpson and Ashley McDonald to take the top spot in the 200-yard medley with a margin of more than 10 seconds ahead of Heritage Hall to start the finals portion of the meet.

In the next event, McNeil started her dominant individual performance by breaking a 10-year-old 5A record in the 200yard freestyle with a time of 1:51.13. "(McNeil) has what it takes to be a great swimmer," Colburn said. "She has the mental strength, discipline, focus and good work ethic. She sets her goals and isn't afraid to work towards them. Talent only takes you so far. (McNeil) works hard in and out of the pool. She inspires her teammates, and she pushes them to be the best they can be."

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McDonald showed her versatility by placing fifth in the 200-yard individual medley with junior Mckayla Tinkle grabbing 10th in the same event.

Three Lady Wolves put points on the board in the 100yard butterfly with Simpson and Tinkle finishing fourth and eighth respectively along with sophomore Clara Timmons taking the 11th spot in the event. Simpson also represented SHS in the 100-yard freestyle with a fifth place time.

Timmons and Oller brought their grit to the 500-yard freestyle by earning sixth and eighth respective spots to help push the team toward its overall state championship.

McNeil became the fastest girls backstroke swimmer at any high school level in the state with a 55.41-second time in the 100-yard event in which she had set the 6A record as a freshman. McDonald also added to the SHS point total by touching in at fifth in that event.

"I feel like I exceeded my personal expectations," said McNeil, who has committed to swim for the University of Missouri. "I had my eye on the (200-yard freestyle record), but I wasn't sure about the other one going into the meet."

Selman shot to fourth place in the 100-yard breaststroke before joining McNeil, McDonald and Simpson in a second place showing in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

When the churn had settled, the Lady Wolves stood atop the podium with 255 points, more than 40 ahead of secondplace Altus at 214 and third-place Bishop McGuiness at 197.5.

Since taking the title, the girls have received honors from a variety of local groups and leaders and have even received recognition on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

"I think the girls and I were still in shock (after the finals)," Colburn said. "Not saying we didn't think we could

do it, but we were so happy."

Assistant coach – and Piper McNeil's dad – Bob McNeil shared Colburn's feeling about the team's prospect of competing at the highest level after its fourth place 6A finish the previous year.

"We had 11 girls that scored in the A finals, which is unheard of in a meet," Bob McNeil said. "If you can get five or six, that puts you in a good position to win."

Colburn has coached the local YMCA swim team for more than two decades, and she said that is where many of her high school competitors begin before joining the Wolves. As such, she has seen many of them develop from young ages, and that youth is one factor that excites her about her upcoming 20222023 swim team.

Seven of the eight girls who helped bring the Lady Wolves their championship this season will return with senior Blair Brock graduating with the class of 2022. McNeil and Selman will serve as the senior leaders on the team next year. The former will look to the lessons she has learned in the first three years of her high school career as she looks to help steer the team toward another championship.

"It's helped me to be more confident and not feel like an underdog necessarily and knowing that I've done it in previous years and building on that," said McNeil, who started swimming competitively when she was 7 years old.

While Colburn does not require her swimmers to join offseason practices, she said nearly all of her girls had 100 percent attendance through at least late May. "We're still celebrating because this was something that was so awesome, but now we're going to work hard to ensure we compete well next year," Colburn said. "And they know that. It's not a given just because you've done it once. It has motivated them to work." S

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Bicycle Shoppe Owner Inducted Into BMX Hall Of Fame

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arry Smith may have never raced, but his work to help the sport of BMX gain traction in middle America earned him a spot in the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame earlier this spring.

The owner of the Bicycle Shoppe at 701 N. Beard influenced the lives and careers of local and regional BMX racers in ways that still impact them today.

Smith was working in the job placement industry in Oklahoma City helping workers connect with local employers when he had a conversation with an acquaintance who was talking about the growing interest in bicycling as a hobby, and the concept appealed to him. Smith

Larry Smith, owner of the Bicycle Shoppe at 701 N. Beard, earned a spot in the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame for his work in supporting early BMX activities in Shawnee during the 1970s and 1980s that helped lead to the spread of a now globally popular sport. — Photos by Lidia Tavárez went to the local library to do more research and get some perspective about what was driving the interest.

In 1972, Smith and his father opened their Bicycle Shoppe in Shawnee and began peddling and pedaling their products to locals interested in taking up the activity. They added stores in Norman and Ada as well and continued seeing the popularity climb uphill.

The pace began to slow by the mid1970s, and Smith said the shop “couldn’t give them away.” That changed, howev-

er, when a group of local kids asked if they could have a meeting with about 40-50 others at his shop to look at planning some events for the emerging sport known as bike motocross, or BMX. “I had never heard of it, but that’s what these kids wanted to do,” Smith said.

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bicyclists began using dirt tracks used for existing motocross events involving dirt motorbikes to host their own racing and stunt events. This led to the development of specialized bicycles and equipment meant specifically for BMX events and has since led to its inclusion in global sporting competitions like the X Games and Summer Olympics.

At the time, however, most events were regional in nature and attracted riders from around the host state and neighboring areas, Smith said. The first group to migrate to Shawnee’s Saturday BMX events that he can recall was from Wichita, Kansas, and they learned after arriving that Smith was their local contact for gear and equipment they may need. He joined the Optimists Club to become the liaison between the BMX participants and the sponsor organization.

“I connected the kids with what they wanted to do,” Smith said.

BMX enthusiasts from further away kept traveling to Shawnee on weekends to participate in the events taking place, and Smith began discussing with community members the possibility of establishing a BMX track at the rodeo grounds. After helping find a place for it, Smith informed the local BMX kids who worked with their parents and others to construct the track.

“We were one of the first major places outside of California (to race BMX),” said Smith, who added that Arizona was the only other place he knew about at the time that offered a dedicated BMX

venue not on the West Coast.

For about eight years, Shawnee played home to some of the largest BMX events in the region. Smith worked with vendors in California to make sure local kids and those who traveled to Shawnee had access to the best equipment to pursue their passion. Smith obtained the trophies for the events, made sure the results made it into the newspaper, established a concession stand and tried to create the best possible environment for the participants and spectators who wanted to take part in the Shawnee BMX scene.

The Bicycle Shoppe sponsored kids looking to compete at the highest levels, some of whom went on to gain national sponsorship and notoriety in the world of BMX. Over the years, some riders out of Shawnee ranked among the top performers in the nation and went on to compete globally.

“It became these kids’ biggest thing in their young lives,” Smith said.

Even as local interest in BMX subsided, Smith saw the impact of his work with those riders as they returned to visit his shop in Shawnee along with their own kids and grandkids to see where they got their start in the sport and meet the man who helped support them.

“It’s like if you were a football star or baseball athlete, and you go back to those memories,” Smith said. “I never thought that was what was happening with those kids, but this was a major motivator in their lives.”

As the sport grew, metropolitan areas began establishing larger venues, and many events in Oklahoma made their way to Tulsa, which could host thousands of participants with its infrastructure. The city this year became the new home of the USA BMX National Headquarters and Hall of Fame Museum.

The sport, however, grew from smaller community-focused efforts like those in Shawnee during the early days of BMX. Smith downplayed his role in launching Shawnee into BMX relevancy during that time as merely doing what the riders asked of him, citing that the kids and parents ran the operations at the track while he just provided support.

“I just did my small part,” Smith said.

Yet, his cumulative impact became clear when a nomination led to his induction into the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in March in Tulsa. When the ceremony organizer – who was one of the first kids who asked to hold meetings at the Bicycle Shoppe – informed Smith of his induction, he thought it was kind of a joke. He began to realize as he heard from his former BMX participants, however, the high esteem in which they hold him and his support.

“Some of these kids couldn’t play (other sports) very well, so this was an alternative sport where they could find something to do,” Smith said. “It means a lot when I hear the results of what it means or what it meant to some of them.” S

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ummer can bring forth images of youth ball games, food, it could help to offer a snack bar with whole grains. sitting in the bleachers, slathering on sunscreen These grains and proteins can help provide sustained enand – of course – concession stand food. Sure, ergy for a bit longer. hot dogs and nachos are great snack foods from time to Postgame time, but have you ever wondered if fueling your athlete Following the game, kids need to replenish their fluids like an athlete may help them play and feel better?

Gordon and replace the loss of carbs and protein. If they have You do not have to clean out your refrigerator or panbeen really sweating because it’s a typical Oklahoma try to stock up on the latest “healthy” food trend. It often comes summer day, you might want to include an electrolyte in their down to the “power of one.” By adding one small healthy snack, water. A few that have less sugar and artificial sweeteners are an extra glass of water or an additional 10 minutes of sleep to Vitamin Water ZERO, Gatorade Ice Punch, Gatorade Frost and your athlete’s day, they might start playing and feeling better.

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In partnering with the Policy Food Council and registered Offering another snack after the game is helpful, too. A mixdietitian Andrea Beck with SSM Health, we began delving into ture of fats, proteins and carbs will help muscle repair and create pregame, during-game and postgame fueling for youth athletes, team camaraderie. If you are providing the team snack, here are and we’d like to share with area families. a few good ideas.

Pregame

As you’re getting your youth athlete prepared for the game, checking snacks, sleep and water are a great way to start. All kids have certain foods they love and will eat, so this is a general guideline. Yet, you may have to experiment to improve your athlete’s best results.

Your child needs at least eight hours of sleep to have the best results on and off the field or court.

Having a protein and carb-rich snack with a glass of water are strong choices before the big game. Small servings of snacks can look like a scrambled egg in a whole wheat tortilla; cottage cheese with fruit; peanut butter with half an apple; or a snack bar like those available from Kind, Kashi or Larabar brands.

Why protein and carbohydrates? They help the body have sustained energy for the game, take longer to digest and help in the muscle’s recovery process.

During the game

It’s important to keep your athlete hydrated during the game.

Dehydration happens when your child isn’t drinking enough water during and after the game. Soda and other sugary drinks like sports drinks don't hydrate the body properly. Water is the best choice, and it doesn’t have to be boring. There are many infused water recipes from shapeyourfutureok.com that include blueberry orange, cucumber lime, raspberry orange and so much more.

Having a quick pick-me-up snack during the game can be beneficial, too. Try some fruit that contains natural sugars for a boost of energy. Many kids will choose clementine oranges, chilled grapes, washed berries and apple wedges to grab and get back on the field or court.

If it’s been more than an hour since the athlete’s pre-game

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• Frozen fruit kabobs with a nut butter, depending on allergies • Carrot sticks, pea pods and other veggies with hummus or salsa • String cheese with clementines or orange slices • Popcorn, pretzels or tortilla chips with guacamole Summer is now in full swing, and we can give our youth athletes the best opportunity to fuel like an athlete to play like an athlete through the “power of one.” Parents and grandparents can add just one healthier option for themselves and their athlete and feel the benefits. Add one more glass of water. Add 10 more minutes of sleep. Add a few more bites of broccoli. Add one walk to the mailbox and back. These positive additions are small steps to creating a healthier family, team and community. S

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hat monument will be there long after we’re gone monument. It was 1951 before the monument was completed and the cost is forgotten. We want something that’s and dedicated. At the time, lights, a walk and a flower garden impressive and beautiful so that the people will be with a water system were part of the display. proud of it.”

Throughout the years, the monument at the parking enDial Currin spoke those words in July 1947 at a meeting trance on the east side of Shawnee High School has been renof a group in Shawnee that included Mayor George McGin- ovated several times. The words “Korean War and Vietnam nis and A.J. Shorney, the American War” were added without individual Legion commander. names. Delbert Walker – a local vetIt referred to a monument to eran who had a relative named on honor Pottawatomie County men the plaque – had it re-bronzed in who had lost their lives in the two 2003. The area around the monuworld wars. The committee subment has been cleaned several times mitted sketches for a 17-foot Georwhen it became overgrown. gia marble monument to be placed The baseball park itself has gone between the football and baseball through renovations, including fields that would cost an estimated the field itself and adding dressing $2,500, but after deciding that was rooms. Most recently, a major upnot fine enough, the group decided grade included new iron fencing, reto upgrade the plans for an impresstrooms, concession stand, ticket ofsive lighted monument costing befice and a covered seating area with tween $5,000 and $6,000. help from a local bond issue and doThe existing baseball field had nations from individuals.

Soon after World War II, a committee of been there since the early 1920s, but Shawnee leaders worked with the community Last winter, the monument also during World War II, there was no to construct a memorial and new ballpark in received a facelift that included rebaseball because most coaches and honor of the memory of those killed during the caulking and installing the small players were in the military. Once two world wars, which still stands on Pottenger fence around the base as well as the Avenue just south of Kickapoo Spur.

— Photo they returned home, returning to nighttime lighting. These were originormalcy meant baseball. Shawnee submitted nally part of the display but had discitizens combined their love for the appeared over the years. Now they’re sport and desire to honor their friends and family members back and bring the important monument back to life. who hadn’t returned from the war. So the idea developed to Memorial Park and the monument outside the right field build a better baseball field and place a monument there with fence were a “thank you” from grateful citizens. They were their names on it – all with donations. both designed and built totally with nickels and dollars from The football field, just south of the baseball field, had been hundreds of individuals in addition to their volunteer labor. constructed by the Works Progress Administration in 1936. Companies, businesses and clubs helped raise money with The county fair complex was just west of the two stadiums and such efforts as the hundred dollar club. Women went house to now is the site of Shawnee High School. house. Schools had contests to see which could raise the most Luther Deatherage, owner of Shawnee Memorial Co., said money. he would provide the memorial at cost. The committee acceptAs the committee members said 75 years ago, “That monued Deatherage’s bid of $5,790, which included freight, founda- ment will be here long after we’re gone … something that’s tion and installation. impressive … so that the people will be proud of it.”

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went to three graduations within behavior is that it very much mirrors changes observed in one week last month. My oldest our clapping, albeit much faster. In either case – the change son graduated both from Shawin the flock's direction or the change in nee High School and the pre-engineering the clapping intensity as it is winding academy at Gordon Cooper Technology down – begins with a small change inside Center. My oldest daughter graduated the of the whole and instinctively spreads. eighth grade from Grove. Graduations are an In other words, collective change does not exciting and meaningful milestone in a person’s happen all at once. It starts with a few, and life indicating accomplishment. There is certainly it grows. It begins at the micro level, the grassroots meaning in what a person graduates from: the conlevel, the local level before it spreads to the whole. tent, the information, the subject matter. There is What struck me about that Monday night inside also immense value in the completion of the process Jim Thorpe Stadium was the beauty of how rare itself. It says something about that person. Not just such unity has become. It spread with such simplicity that they have knowledge, but that they also have a Brandon Dyer and grace. It spread with smiles. It spread with ease. measure of grit, of following through. Therefore, we What would it look like to grow this in our daily celebrate such accomplishments. lives? What would it look like to initiate small changes localI imagine you have been to a graduation ceremony at ly, within our own hearts even? Could it cause a shift in this some point. Perhaps many. There is much pomp and cir- poisonous culture of contempt we see growing in our world cumstance. There are speeches, awards, special recognitions, that has grown for those who don’t look like us, vote like us, but the primary purpose for it all is for the graduates to cross worship like us or love like us? What if instead we initiated a the stage, hear their name called and have the moment they culture of care by recognizing the humanity in each person have earned. we meet, each person we work with and especially each perSomething else special happens at that moment. The son we disagree with and instead embraced a willingness to audience claps. They applaud the graduate for their accom- love our neighbor as ourselves? Could these changes begin plishment, and it happens on cue almost automatically. with just a few and spread into our businesses, our schools Have you ever thought about this ubiquitous social be- and our halls of government? Could loving our neighbor as havior? A collection of several thousand people in Jim Thor- ourselves also extend from our hearts into the toxic corners pe Stadium on a Monday night in May from every corner of of social media? our community came together and instinctively expressed I believe it can. I believe it must, and I believe it is up to a loud and unified voice of acclamation for these students. each of us to initiate the change that creates the world we all Families certainly clapped and hollered for their graduates, want. S but they also clapped for strangers, displaying their support each time their hands came together in unison. There was no practice held beforehand for this. There was no instruction from the speaker or cue card held up telling us when to begin or end, nor were we advised how fast or how loud our claps ought to be. In fact, some clapped louder than others, especially for their loved one. Some clapped slowly. Some barely clapped at all. Each was unique but all were collected up into one, single voice.

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June 1-Aug. 15: Enrich your life and the lives of children in the region with the 2022 Pioneer Library System Summer Learning Challenge, which encourages participants to log their time spent reading and learning or at library events both in-person and virtual. Each logged minute of learning becomes one point toward a community goal of 7 million points across the system’s three counties. The Pioneer Library System Foundation will donate books to children enrolled in WIC programs in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties once the goal is met. Information: pioneer.beanstack.org/reader365 June 11: Cornstock 2022 cornhole tournament takes flight at 10 a.m. with activities through 8 p.m. downtown to help raise funds for the Shawnee Police Department’s annual Cops N Kids event in August. In addition to the cornhole tournament, the event will feature food trucks and a kids area with bounce houses, face painting, snow cones and more. Information: vlozano@shawneeok.org and (405) 501-3357 June 11: Enthusiasts will host the monthly Dungeons & Dragons event starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Mall located at the southeast entrance between Joann and Kohl’s. All are welcome to come and join in on the fun and adventure with experienced players there to help guide and teach new players. Snacks & water provided. Information: Shawnee Dungeons & Dragons group on Facebook June 11: AC/DC tribute band Noise Pollution will take the stage with special guest 5 Dollar Thrill starting at 8 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre at 10 W. Main St. Information: rtizshawnee.com.

June 14: The 40 East Women’s Leadership Luncheon will feature Tara Gotwalt, senior director of economic development at Tri County Tech who oversees the business divisions and incubators in both Bartlesville and Pawhuska.

Networking events begin at 11:30 a.m. with

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the speaker beginning at noon at the Marty Lewis Public Safety Center on Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s Shawnee campus at 1 John C. Bruton. Information: www.eventbrite. com/e/40-east-womens-leadership-luncheontickets-332175966257 June 16: The Third Thursday Poetry Reading will feature Maria Polson Veres, who recently published her fourth book of poetry, “The Breaking Place.”

Her previous book, “Church People,” was a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award. Veres has frequently read at Third Thursday and other events and teaches creative writing at Francis Tuttle Technology Center. She will begin her presentation at 7 p.m. at the Lunch Box at 217 E. Main followed by open mic readings. The Lunch Box will open at 6 p.m. for those who want to order food.

June 17-18: Shawnee Feed Center will host the 2022 Farming Heritage Festival at 40006 Hardesty Road. Since 1999, the festival has showcased antique tractors and farming equipment with an emphasis on Oklahoma's farming heritage.

Attendees can watch thrashing demonstrations or participate in a tractor pull or tractor parade.

June 17: Comedian and musician Chad Prather will bring his brand of humor along with band The Ragamuffins starting at 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre at 10 W. Main St. Information: rtizshawnee.com.

June 17: The Arts @317 will host its own Block pARTy 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 317 E. Main St. with featured artist Nancy Hunter showcasing her ceramic pieces while visiting with attendees.

Kevin Hall will be playing a few tunes outside under the awning. There will also be cornhole and sidewalk chalk on the sidewalk if weather permits.

Information: (405) 659-8193 June 18: Shawnee Forward, Dunbar Heights, The City of Shawnee, Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Oklahoma Baptist University are joining forces to host the Juneteenth Pickleball Tournament at the recreation center on the OBU campus at 500 W. University. Lessons for newcomers start at noon with the tournament hitting the court at 1

p.m. with prizes for the top three teams. Create a team or cheer on your favorite player and join as a spectator. All skill levels are welcome. Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-pickleballtournament-tickets-310323444777 June 18: Join Safe Events for Families for Blues on Broadway starting at 5 p.m. on Broadway and Main for live music by Kevin Vaughn and Michael Lee plus wine tasting, beer garden, vendors and BBQ. Information: seffshawnee.org/#blues-on-broadway June 24-26: Happy Festival is making its debut in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center featuring three days featuring 82 DJs playing electronic dance music along with food trucks, camping, games and so much more.

Information: happyfestivalok.com June 24-26: The Shawnee Mall will host the Shawnee Music & Art Festival starting at 11 a.m. each day on the north side of the mall with fun for the whole family, featuring live music, raffle items and local art vendors. Information: facebook.com/ shopshawneemall June 25: The Knights Auto Club Annual Car Show will start roaring at 9 a.m. at Boy Scout Park at 1400 E. Main St. with a family-friendly event free to spectators as show cars vie for door prizes and awards for a winning ride. Information: knightsautoclub.com June 25: Outlaw country music artist Creed Fisher will play a show featuring Colten Jesse & the Hooligans starting at 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre at 10 W. Main St. Information: rtizshawnee.com.

July 3: The annual free-to-the-public Fireworks Extravaganza at FireLake Casino will blast off at 10 p.m. at 41207 Hardesty Road Parking for the show is available at Shawnee Outdoors, FireLake Casino, Firelake Arena and FireLake Discount Foods. Come early to get your spot, and feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Information: firelakecasino.com If you know of any events you would like to see featured, email editor@shawneeoutlook.com.

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