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FEATURES 9

Beat the Heat with Some Local Cold Brews

Over the Fence: Relationships Bloom With a Little Love

9 DEPARTMENTS

Shawnee Schools Nutrition Director Preparing for New Year After Award

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Healthy Ways to Get Back on Track Before School Starts

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NUTRITION 101

Understanding the Hype About Caffeine Oh, the love for caffeine is real. Caffeine seems to be one of those things that we either tend to consume way too much or we don’t have any at all because it is “bad” for us. Along with everything else in life, it is all about balance. Caffeine may not be for everyone, especially if it causes the heart to race. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, drinking moderate amounts of coffee including decaf beverages has been linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and some cancers. Coffee even contains antioxidants, potassium, niacin and magnesium. We can overdo it when it comes to caffeine, especially if we aren’t having enough water to replace what the caffeine pulls out of our body. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, meaning it pulls water from our body. If we remove water from our body, we must also replace that water. I take the minimum recommendation of water of 64 ounces per day and add an additional cup for every cup of caffeine in the day. It is recommended to not have more than three to four cups of coffee per day, which is equivalent to about 300 to 400 milligrams of caffeine. People with high blood pressure and the elderly may be more susceptible to adverse effects of caffeine. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding women cap caffeine consumption at 200 milligrams a day. It is easy to take something that is healthy for us and turn it into something not so great for us. When we add sugars and fats to our coffee, we are making the drink not so much of a healthy choice anymore. By adding milk, or a milk alternative, to your coffee, you would be adding in calcium and vitamin D to your drink. Try the following smoothie to jumpstart your day with a caffeine boost.

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for something frozen, they can blend any beverage they serve into a frappe – and their smoothies are great, too. Feeling creative? Coffee N’ Crafts at 5 E. Main St. lets you both have a great cup of coffee and sit down to enjoy making something with your hands. That said, you don’t have to be taking a class or attending with a group to go in and buy a cold brew. Who knows? You may be inspired by your visit. During the summer, the sun’s still out by the time work is over, so what are we to do? As soon as the chores are done, it’s time to kick back with an ice-cold beer and enjoy yourself. These are the other kind of

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love this time of year. The trees are green. The grass is lush. Our flower beds are in full bloom. The truth is, I love gardening, but I didn’t always love it. A neighbor from our old neighborhood taught me to love it. It all started with Canna lilies. Our home had lots of flower beds and needed to be filled in with plants or else I was going to be constantly pulling weeds and then pulling my hair out. My neighbor came to the rescue. She had a couple varieties of Canna lilies and needed to thin them out. What she taught me is that Cannas take up lots of space, and they spread. They were a perfect solution for my problem. She soon began to share lots of flowers from her beautiful garden that needed to be thinned out. Before long, we had a beautiful garden of our own to enjoy and keep us busy tending. We planted a variety of flowers: black-eyed Susan, coneflowers, Russian sage, clematis, Yarrow. Day lilies, phlox and daisies. It seemed like we had one of everything. Our neighbor taught us to plant lots of perennials and sprinkle in some annuals each year. Frankly, I didn’t really know the difference. Did annual mean they come back each year or that they only survived one season? She was gracious and answered all of my beginner questions. She also taught us that even though perennials come back each year, they still must be nurtured to remain healthy. I learned things about pruning. I learned what “deadhead” means. She taught us which plants needed more water and which needed less. Some plants were full sun. Some were shade. Some needed a little of both. She also taught us about fertilizer and feeding the plants the nutrients they needed. You see, a garden doesn’t stay beautiful all by itself. It must be cared for with intention. It’s the same way with the relationships that work to-

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emphasized teaching how to make good choices focused on overall health. She said part of this included training school meal staff members on what to serve, but there was a lot of effort put into teaching kids how to approach nutrition. “We had to train them on many levels,” Isenhower said. “We have fresh fruit and vegetable programs, and so we’ve trained some of these kids to try different foods.” This training trickled into the household for some of these students, which became apparently necessary early in the 2010 initiative rollout when the school district hosted family nights where organizers offered these fruits and vegetables to the attendees, Isenhower said. The children who came to pick out some of the produce at these events would ask for something specific by name – such as requesting a carrot or an apple – while their parents would ask for the “red thing” or that they didn’t like “the green stuff.” Those moments magnified for Isenhower the importance of not just feeding kids but teaching them how to be lifelong healthy eaters and consumers. Isenhower and her staff have had to learn to look beyond the plate when working with some of their students. Some students they serve come from very poor backgrounds, so the meals

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3 - The Lost are not connected to the promises Psalms 137:5-6 - “If I forget Thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I and plans of God. But all the promises and plans do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to of God are ours and whosoever will come to Jethe roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem sus. Let us bring them to Him. above my chief joy.” 4 - The Lost have no hope because they are When we entered into the Holy Covenant of not in relationship with the Hope of Glory. But we God through Christ Jesus, we became a part of do. Let us proclaim this living Hope to them. what Ephesians 2:12-13 says is the 5 - The Lost are without God in a dark and evil “commonwealth of Israel.” world and will fall. But we are with Him and will 1 - The Lost are without Christ/Messiah; Not rise. If you are a child of King Jesus, pray for connected to the blessings of Israel. But we are Jerusalem and proclaim her Messiah, Jesus with Him. Let us invite them to Jesus. the Christ.

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Photos of Original Studio Housing Mabee-Gerrer Museum Anchor New Exhibit

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The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is using four photos from its early days along with pieces featured in those photos to help the past come alive for visitors of its new exhibition, which is part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the museum. Photos submitted

he purpose of exploring the history of anything is to recreate the past so it can be studied, re-interpreted and appreciated for future generations. That’s what organizers have done just that with “Journey Back in Time: The History of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art,” which runs until Sept. 1 with a free gallery reception and talk at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. “This exhibition celebrates our 100th anniversary by looking back at the museum in the early days,” curator of collections Delaynna Trim said. By focusing on four historic photographs of the early museum, visitors are transported back to that time seeing the museum of Fr. Gregory Gerrer's day. The photographs are

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surrounded by art and objects featured in those photographs. Gerrer started collecting items for the museum in 1904 with the goal of bringing the world to Oklahoma. At this time, Oklahoma was not even a state when he had the vision to bring art and culture from around the world back to where he made his new home. Gerrer started exhibiting his collection in his small studio behind St. Benedict’s Church, where he was assistant pastor around 1914. By 1919, he had outgrown his space, so he moved it to the newly built St. Gregory’s on the second floor. The focus of this exhibit is the four historic photographs of Gerrer’s studio and

By focusing on four historic photographs of the early museum, visitors are transported back to that time seeing the museum of Fr. Gregory Gerrer's day. The photographs are surrounded by art and objects featured in those photographs.

museum featuring the collection of the current Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. “Our hope is that our community enjoys viewing the historic photographs and some of the art and objects featured in them,” Trim said. The museum has its roots in Gerrer’s collecting when he was in Europe training to be an artist. He saw the wondrous museums across the continent and wanted to bring pieces of the world home with him. The collection started small – a few magnificent paintings, samples of woods and seashells collected from across the world and ethnographic objects from a variety of cultures. However, this collection continued to grow with his travels and with the people he would meet. He would tell the story of his dream to bring art and culture to Oklahoma, giving it life. Because they believed in him, they would give him their treasured art and artifacts for this meaningful museum. Unlike many art museums, the Gerrer Museum as it was called then, was never the collection of a wealthy individual. Gerrer always collected for a museum for the people of Oklahoma. After he passed away in 1946, there was not a director of the museum until 1957 when Ste-

phen Gyermek was asked to become director. Gyermek had escaped communist Hungary in 1947 to study art and art history in Amsterdam. He then taught painting in Madrid before getting married and moving to Shawnee to become director of the Gerrer Museum. The Gerrer Museum was officially reopened January 12, 1958. Gyermek wrote regular columns about the museum’s collection and art history for the newspaper as well as regular newsletters for museum members and St. Gregory’s alumni. In the first year and a half since reopening, the Gerrer Museum attracted almost 15,000 visitors. By 1962, St. Gregory’s school had grown so much that space for more classrooms was needed in the main building that housed the museum’s collection. The decision was made to loan the collection out until funds could be raised to build a separate building for the museum. John Kirkpatrick offered to display and care for the collection at the Oklahoma Science and Arts Foundation. Ground broke for the new Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art on August 15, 1977 with many dignitaries in attendance including the chiefs of several local tribes. The name Mabee was added due to the grants from the Mabee Petro-

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leum Corporation and the Mabee Foundation. With the opening of the new museum, the collection was recalled from the Oklahoma Science and Arts Foundation and other art and artifacts were solicited from around the country. The new 16,000 square foot building opened its doors on April 7, 1979. The museum featured fashionable Haitian cotton covered walls and bare concrete construction, and the outside walls were covered with berm to help create an energy efficient building. Just a few years later the monks of St. Gregory’s Abbey helped lay the terrazzo floor in the galleries. The museum quickly outgrew its spaces, so in 1990, two offices, a large multi-use space, a boardroom and a catering kitchen were added in addition to the theatre. There have been a few changes since, morphing the boardroom into a classroom and even moving the front entry, but all with the goal of better serving visitors and community. “Gerrer understood how incredibly privileged he was to be able to travel and see these things and wanted others to also experience these wonders,” Trim said. To view the exhibition, visit the museum at 1900 W. MacArthur St. For more information, call (405) 878-5300.

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OBU-based Auditions Set This Month for Orchestral, Vocal Musicians by David Dinsmore

spiring and experienced musicians alike will have the chance to tryout for opportunities to practice and improve their skills with orchestral and choral auditions set at Oklahoma Baptist University this month. The OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra will host its auditions at 7 p.m. on Aug. 26 downstairs in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The orchestra requires no fees for community members to participate. The orchestra offers a place for education for OBU students as well as public school students in the area, OBU director of band Teresa Purcell said. The orchestra builds around composed of seasoned, professional musicians with students of OBU and community members looking to develop and practice their skills. “I’m eager to continue building upon the great work started by Jim Hansford when he

established the orchestra with the help of Paul Hammond and the many community members who have supported it over the years,” said Purcell, who is taking over as conductor of the orchestra this year. “I’m really hoping to further embed the orchestra in the Shawnee community.” The orchestra – established in the fall of 2001 with the assistance of a grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation and supported by many local donors – also serves to provide Shawnee with a variety of listening experiences through its performances and programming, Purcell said. Her goal is to couple traditional orchestral selections with music people might not expect at a classical instrument concert during the 2019-2020 season. “We really want to draw audience members who might not normally feel at home in the Teresa Purcell

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The Oklahoma Baptist University music department will hold auditions for the OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra on Aug. 22, and the OBU Music Preparatory Department will auditions for pre-college vocal musicians for its Honor Choir (grades 3-7) and Concert Choir (grades 8-12) on Aug. 20. Photos submitted

formal orchestral listening environment,” Purcell said. “We want to show that music is for everybody, and there’s no right or wrong way to listen to music.” Along with showcasing music for the community, Purcell said she is looking forward to working alongside orchestra members in adding their stamp to this established group and create programs in which they feel invested and eager to play. “We want to show that music is part of what makes us human and what helps us understand each other,” Purcell said. All string players and first-time wind and percussion players must audition for chair placement each year. Auditions take place on a first come, first served basis, Purcell said. Developed musicians as young as high school age should come prepared to play an appropriate

excerpt of a solo or an etude to demonstrate their musical skills. Each auditioning player will also be asked to sight-read a short excerpt of music. The orchestra has posted an online registration form at with additional information and the ability to register for those who want to let organizers know in advance their intention to audition. Visit okbu.formstack.com/forms/ obu_shawnee_community_orchestra_audition for more information. Local pre-college students whose voices serve as their instruments can also find a way to practice and develop their talents through the OBU Music Preparatory Department, which oversees the Shawnee Honor Choir for grades 3-7 directed by Patty Nelson and Concert Choir directed by Louima Lilite for grades 8-12. The department has set auditions for these choirs for 5-6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 from in Raley Chapel room 141, said Abigail Mace, director of the OBU Music Preparatory Department. Auditions are first come, first served and consist of musical and rhythm games. No preparation is required outside being ready to sing “Happy Birthday.” “The audition is really informal and laidback,” Mace said. “Just bring your voice and be well rested.” Those leading the auditions are simply looking for children with the potential and enthusiasm to lend their voice and efforts to the choirs, Mace said. Each choir focuses on cultivating the knowledge and skill levels appropriate to each age. The Concert Choir has a history of excellence as Lilite leads the older age group in understanding their individual roles and how they fit into the overall quality of the choir, Mace said. It has featured many returning students, which helps create a distinct atmosphere of cooperation and camaraderie that welcomes those who are new to the choir dynamic. “We have a fantastic group of kids that is tight-knit,” Mace said. “It’s a strong community. They all support each other and are really focused on this idea of excellence in developing together.” The Honor Choir with its younger grades focuses on variety in its rehearsals in a fun environment as they learn principles of rhythm, pronunciation and pitch, Mace said. They also learn an instrumental piece using pitched rhythmic devices known as Orff instruments. The audience at the choir’s performance sings along with the students during the pieces incorporating these instruments.

The orchestra – established in the fall of 2001 with the assistance of a grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation and supported by many local donors – also serves to provide Shawnee with a variety of listening experiences through its performances and programming, Purcell said. Her goal is to couple traditional orchestral selections with music people might not expect at a classical instrument concert during the 2019-2020 season. Rehearsals will typically occur at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for the Honor Choir for the 15-week season with the Concert Choir meeting weekly at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. This schedule begins Aug. 27, and the semester will culminate in a concert featuring pieces that highlight the skills students developed during the course. The choirs may also perform within the community at local schools, nursing homes or other groups during the semester. “The directors are very passionate about the positive effect that singing has on our culture and society,” Mace said. “The social aspect of singing in a choir is very important. We’re in a very digital age where we’re more connected every day but less connected face-to-face, so choir is a wonderful way to get your face out of your iPhone and get to know some other kids your age who have the same passion for music like you do. “These programs can get you a head start academically, culturally, socially.” Membership dues for the choirs are $130 for the semester and can be paid in monthly installments, Mace said. The OBU Music Preparatory Department serves as a community music school offering lessons and group classes for all ages, Mace said. For more information about these auditions or programs, contact (405) 585-4300 or music@okbu.edu.

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Hall of Fame Pitcher Dizzy Dean Made Spring Training Stop in Shawnee in 1930

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ocal legend has it that Dizzy Dean was “discovered” in Shawnee, but while he was in town in April 1930, he had already been signed by the St. Louis Cardinals. The 20-year-old Dean had been playing sandlot ball with the San Antonio Buffalos when a scout offered him a $9 bonus and was told to report to the St. Joseph team of the Western Association. St. Joe was sharing spring training with the Shawnee Robins. The local newspaper reported that “J.H. ‘Dizzy’ Dean, a lanky right-handed semi-pro pitcher,” arrived in Shawnee April 3. A couple of reports said that Dean came into town by train – not in a passenger car but in a box car because he had either lost, spent, given away or lost via gambling the signing bonus he was given in Texas. The friendly Dizzy was known to be less-than-careful with his finances during his life. He was as likely to give away what he had as he was to pay his bills. The few days Dean was in Shawnee he – along with all the other ball players – stayed at the Aldridge Hotel. His roommate was Roy “Peaches” Davis, a pitcher from Durant. Davis played for St. Joseph then was with the Cincinnati Reds for three years before bouncing around in the minor leagues until 1945. Like Dean, Davis was also known as a “character” among his teammates. Phil Watson, president of the Shawnee club, hoped to talk the parent club Cardinals into leaving Dean with the Robins. Cardinals vice president Branch Rickey was scheduled

J.H. “Dizzy” Dean played a couple exhibition games in Shawnee during spring training prior to the 1930 season, and his presence drew legendary executive Branch Rickey to town for a few days while also leaving an impression on local baseball fans. Photo submitted

to arrive in Shawnee in a few days, so Watson planned to meet with him at the Robins’ office in the Hawk building. When Rickey arrived April 10 and saw Dean pitch, he told Watson that his prize pitcher wouldn’t be staying with

the Shawnee Robins. Dean would remain with the St. Joseph Saints, and Rickey expected him to be with the St. Louis Cardinals before the end of that season. And he was. Dean pitched in a couple of exhibition games while in Shawnee. In the first outing on the mound, he gave up 10 hits in six innings. He was relieved by Mace Brown, who got the win. Brown ended up on the Robins’ roster that year. Frank Lee, Joe Morgenthaler, William Brown and Jimmy Winford – a youngster from Meeker – absorbed the 9-5 loss for the Robins. In Dean’s second outing – the game Rickey saw –the future Hall of Famer fanned six straight batters for St. Joe. He was matched against Alfred J. “Lefty” Smith, who later played for the New York Giants. The Saints defeated Shawnee, 11-6, in a game called after six innings because of a dust storm. Rickey and others from his group were also staying at the Aldridge Hotel. Sources reported that Dean had a conversation with Rickey in the lobby. Some said Rickey loaned Dean money, and others said they merely visited. The sports editor of the Shawnee Morning News wrote in his column that Dean – already known as a “talker” – came to his office about 2 a.m. wanting the latest edition of the newspaper so he could show a “lady friend” what a great pitcher he was. It wasn’t long before Dizzy Dean was not only one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball but also one of the most liked – and the most talkative.

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THE BRIGHT SPOT Amid the bad news and bickering out there, sometimes it’s nice to read a little encouragement. The Bright Spot is a space to share some inspiration or reassurance with the community through poetry or prose. If you have an idea or something to brighten someone’s day, submit it to editor@shawneeoutlook.com. What Exactly Is Patience? By Kay Lynne Vance Can you put some in a cup And drink it? Can you plant it in earth And grow it? Can you push a button And turn it on? Is it like a dark shadow, The absence of light? Is it a vapor of cloud Dispersing away? What is its substance? I want to know patience. I want to understand its way. I want to go through patience. I want to hear what it might say. But I want more. I want to know the end Of patience. I want to see what's on The other side. I want to know its reward. I want to reach that mountain, And on its top abide.

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August Events Aug. 9: Shawnee Forward will host a Glow Ball at 9 p.m. at the Shawnee Country Club at 2501 Augusta Drive. Events will include glow-in-the-dark golfing challenges, yoga, cocktails and appetizers, and more. Information: shawneeforward.com/glow-balltournament

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Aug. 9-10: The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, and family friendly entertainment in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Come and watch thirty balloons fill the sky, catch quality live entertainment, and experience some of Oklahoma’s best vendors and food trucks at 1702 S Gordon Cooper Dr. Information: firelakeballoonfest.com Aug. 9-11: Outdoor Nation Expo invites you to hunt, fish and explore at FireLake Arena during the balloon festival. Tons of events for the whole family with over 120 hunting and fishing vendors and attractions, including demonstrations, competitions and more. Information: visitshawnee.com/ events.

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Aug. 10: Fire and Ice Freestyle Rap Battle is coming back starting at 7 p.m. at The Ritz at 10 W. Main St. for another bout of electric hip hop chaos. Freestyle rap battle, audience judging with $1500 grand prize. $10 General admission. Aug. 16: Get ready to get groovy at the Woodstock-themed downtown block party 6-9 p.m.. Shawneestock will observe the 50th anniversary of the music festival with live music from the Woodstock era, bounce houses, food Trucks, street vendors, farmers market, hippie costume contests and more. Aug. 16-17: Susan Chambers will be doing a trunk show at the Arts @ 317 during the monthly downtown block party and through the next day featuring jewelry and other items made from her lampwork glass beads at the studio at 317 E. Main St. Aug. 17-18: Shawnee Comic Con swoops into the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center at 1700 W. Independence with comics, toys, art, out-of-state vendors and special

displays including comic and movie related vehicles. Admission is $5 per day and children 8 and under are free with a paid adult. Information: Shawnee Comic Con on Facebook. Aug. 22: Oklahoma Baptist University will shine a Spotlight on Shawnee as part of its Welcome Week for students. Churches, businesses and organizations set up booths for the free event happening 7-8:30 pm. around the OBU Oval on the east side of the campus. Information about being a vendor: (405) 585-5262 or email lori. hagans@okbu.edu. Aug. 22-24: If you ain’t nothing but a hound dog, then be prepared to get all shook up at the EP Expo at the Grand, celebrating all things Elvis Presley for three full days. For more information about partying with The King, visit grandboxoffice.com. Aug. 24: Cops N Kids returns for its third year, bringing in law enforcement and first responder attractions from all over the state and beyond. Kids will get the opportunity to meet the people who put on a uniform to protect them every day and get up close and personal with some of the tools and resources that help them do that. For more information about this free event happening 1-4 p.m. at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center at 1700 W. Independence, visit facebook.com/Shawneecopsnkids. Aug. 24: Welcome the new school year by kicking it a little old school with the Back To School Bash at Bell St. Retro Arcade from 4 p.m. until close at 115 N. Bell St. Enjoy the large selection of arcade and table games, dance the night away and make your voice heard with karaoke. Information: facebook.com/bellstreetarcade Aug. 24: The Harrah State Troupers will perform “The Great Nursing Home Escape” at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. at the Ritz at 10 W. Main St. This free play is a family friendly event. Information: visitshawnee.com/events. If you know of any events you’d like to see featured, email editor@shawneeoutlook. com.

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