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FEBRUARY 2019

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21 FEATURES 9

OBU Theatre Taking Audiences Down the Rabbit Hole with ‘Alice’

4 Ways to Have a Staycation in Shawnee This Spring Break

Over the Fence: Do You Want to Save a Snowman?

Shawnee Library Celebrates Glenda Pitts’ 39 Years at Retirement Reception

22 SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

With National Title in Hand, Show Cattle Family Cherishes Time Spent Together

25 SHAWNEE HISTORY

Shawnee Little Theatre Gets Barbarous with ‘Sweeney Todd’

Volleyball Tournament Feb. 9 to Help Fund Overcomers Addiction Recovery Groups

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6 KEEP THE CHANGE 6 NUTRITION 101 24 SONIC CONTEST 26 THE BRIGHT SPOT 30 CALENDAR

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SO . . . YOU STILL WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? At the start of WWII there were few that tsked against Nazi evil or railed against Nazi behavior, and even less took a chance that involved a sacrifice to change the world. The people who tsked accomplished nothing. Those who railed against Nazi behavior were similarly impotent - no change. There is no change without a LOVE SACRIFICE.

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Chiune began to issue visas anyway - the one legal way to escape. When he eventually returned home, he was asked to resign the Foreign Service. He said it was better to honor God than to honor my country's rules.

After his resignation he had to sell light bulbs door to door to meagerly provide for his In 1939 a Japanese Christian became family. willing to make a sacrifice to change the From approximately 8,000 family visas he world. Stationed in Lithuania at the consulate of Japan, Chiune Sugihara made a issued, 80,000 to 100,000 souls are blessing the world today. Love's sacrifice requires us choice to follow Jesus Christ completely. The government of the Japanese to follow Jesus in Matt. 25:31-46 and in Matt. Empire was unwilling to help fearful Polish 28:18-20. To change the world, we must and Lithuanian Jews desiring to flee the Nazi honor God. No lasting Good ever comes juggernaut of death who had no place to go. without Love's Sacrifice!

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KEEP THE CHANGE

How to Find Children’s Clothes on the Cheap

s a mom of four, I know it can get pricey clothing your kids. As such, I’ve found a few tricks of the trade. • Hand-me-downs: If you don’t feel comfortable asking someone directly for their previously used pieces, maybe put a call out on Facebook asking if anyone has, for example, clothing for a boy size 4T that they don’t need anymore. Many like to try to sell their cast-offs, but others simply donate them and might be more than happy to pass them along to you. When you’re done with them, you might find someone else who would be more than happy to take your hand-me-downs. • Consignment Sales: There are many sales of gently used children’s clothing that take place in the Shawnee and Oklahoma City area. These sales typically only last for a weekend, and the final day often offers steep discounts on remaining items. Keep an eye open for these. Check out the Monkey Business sale happening at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee at the end of this month. Find details for it on Facebook. • Deal Sites: Websites like Jane.com or Zulily.com offer sales on fashionable items for kids – and adults. Sizing can be iffy, so be aware and check sizing charts. Also, don’t forget to factor in shipping costs per item. • Retail: Look for clearance items you can buy a size larger and save for the next year. My favorite store when I discover an item of clothing my children don’t seem to have – like a single pair of tights or a good pair of jeans – is The Children’s Place. Their website offers free shipping on every order, so I don’t have to wait until I can make a big order. They also frequently have sales and coupons, so join the mailing list to stay updated.

If you’d like to read more about my frugal journey, scan the QR code to visit my blog on the topic!

Angela Rowland is an OBU graduate and a stay-at-home mother of four. She enjoys finding new ways to stretch the paycheck and even posts some of her favorite tips and deals on her blog (steadfaststeward.blogspot.com)

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NUTRITION 101

Calories In Vs. Calories Out Many questions are asked about calories. When I was in college we learned how to keep a food journal and how to count calories. This was to help us learn about portion control, food journaling itself and how to read food labels. Now it is easy to just type the food you are eating into the app you are using on your phone. The apps even make it now to where you can scan the barcode into your food app – mind blowing! As with everything, calorie counting has its pros and cons. The pros to calorie counting are what I mentioned above: learning how to read a food label (unless your app does it for you), paying attention to what you are actually consuming and being able to notice habits. Having to actually count out your chips and then write the calories down takes a lot more work than just sitting on the couch and eating straight out of the bag until you have had enough. When we have to measure out a portion, that can really help us learn what a portion is supposed to look like. If you notice that you are constantly going over your calorie goal, you may not be surprised why you haven’t been losing weight. When it comes to calories, less is not always better. The minimum recommendation for women is 1200, and the minimum for men is 1800. If you need help finding your number, I would be happy to help. The main con of only looking at the calories is you may not be looking at the whole picture of your diet. Someone can eat 1200 calories of nothing but junk, and while they are staying in their calorie range, they aren’t actually fueling their body with nutrition. Even though it might not be the perfect way of doing it, calorie counting can be a great place to start.

Vegetarian Taco Soup I dare you to walk in the door of your house after this has been cooking in the slow cooker all day and not immediately want to get a bowl and spoon out. It really tastes as good as it smells, as well. Ingredients: 14 oz frozen corn 14 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed 14 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed 14 oz black beans, drained and rinsed 7 oz green chiles 14 oz can stewed tomatoes, Mexican style 1 package low sodium taco seasoning ¼ tsp cumin ½ chopped onion 2 chopped garlic cloves ½ chopped bell pepper 2 cup low sodium vegetable broth 1 cup water Avocado and cilantro for optional toppings. Directions: Put all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours. Nutritional Information per serving (does not include optional toppings): Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each Calories: 305 Total Fat: 1.5g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0 g Sodium: 790mg Carbohydrates: 59g Dietary Fiber: 16.5g Protein: 16g Nutrition 101: My challenge to readers is to have one meatless meal a week. This is a great one to start with. You honestly don’t even miss the meat. If you have someone in your house that insists on having meat, they can easily add cooked meat to their bowl and you won’t feel like you are cooking two meals. According the History of the U.S. Food Administration, the United States consumes 75 pounds more meat than past generations. You might find it easier than you think once you start. If you enjoy it, you could slowly add in another meal here and there. You won’t just notice the benefits in your waistline but also to your budget. Produce is way cheaper than meat and very filling. Andrea Beck, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, received her Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from UCO in Edmond. She offers personal training services through Anytime Fitness and nutrition services through SSM Health St Anthony Shawnee. For nutrition or exercise questions, you can contact Andrea at andrea.beck1@ssmhealth.com.

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OBU Theatre Taking Audiences Down the Rabbit Hole with ‘Alice’ by Carolyn Lawrence

Playing the title character from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” McKenzie Reece takes notes from director Matthew Caron as rehearsals ramped up at the end of January for Oklahoma Baptist University’s production of the play, which will take the stage Feb. 15-17. Photo by David Dinsmore

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t’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.”Lewis Carroll. Matthew Caron does not want to direct a play that just will entertain kids and their grown-ups for a couple hours. He wants to inspire another generation of live theater patrons and performers. “I want what we do here to help foster a love for the arts or an interest in theater,” Caron said. Along those lines, Caron and his cast of Oklahoma Baptist University students will take audiences down the rabbit hole with performances of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the CraigDorland Theatre on the OBU campus. OBU Theatre will be producing a version of the Lewis Carroll novel as adapted by Simon Reade, and many audience members might recognize the story from the classic Walt Disney animated film, “Alice in Wonderland.” The action centers around the imaginative and energetic Alice, who follows a frantic White Rabbit into a land of eccentric characters and whimsical settings. Along the way, Alice must learn to be brave, decisive and open-minded as she explores challenges and obstacles posed by classic literary icons like the

Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter. It isn’t only the fictional Alice that must overcome challenges and obstacles to navigate this Wonderland. McKenzie Reece said one of the most daunting tasks facing the actress playing the title character comes from having to remain onstage throughout the entire performance. Just like the twists Alice finds throughout her adventure, some of the elements of OBU’s production might be a surprise for audiences. For instance, Bayleigh Platter has been tasked with putting a female spin on the traditionally male role of the White Rabbit. Atop this challenge is the reality that the White Rabbit is a “physically demanding role” requiring a lot of panicked running and jumping. These kinds of challenges help fulfill a mission of Caron’s that ranks alongside creating young theater lovers. “One of the goals of the theatre program at (OBU) is to expose our students to a wide variety of performance styles during the course of their studies,” Caron said. “We make sure to produce musicals, classical works, contemporary pieces and, of course, children’s shows. While it is important for us to focus on what is best for the education of our students, as theatre artists it

is as important for us to maintain an audiencecentered perspective.” For this play, the decisions they make onstage need to come from a place of trying to grab and hold the attention of children in the audience while offering a performance for the adults to enjoy also, said Court Hagarth, who will play the Cheshire Cat. With the prevalence and popularity of handheld entertainment among kids now, Caron said theater still holds a special place among the options people can choose for a good time. “The unique form of storytelling through theater still thrives,” he said. “People still enjoy the live performance experience.” Caron also encourages his performers and crew members to keep in mind a higher perspective when approaching their work in this and any other production. Platter said the director consistently encourages them to “always remember who we are performing for first, which is God.” Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for students and $2 for children 12 and younger. They are available for purchase online at okbu.edu/theatre. For questions and more information, call (405) 585-4350. www.shawneeoutlook.com

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