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A Celebration of the

Heartland

Westmoore Track

Long Jump Champ

Veteran of the Month

John Cain

June | CONTENTS

2019

08 by Chelsey Kraft

Sweet Summer Nights

Moore library to host music in the park.

12 by Bill Moakley

“I Really Like Oklahoma”

California native lands in Sooner state after two tours in Vietnam.

16 by Austin Chandler

Moore Tradition

Independence Day celebration has something for everyone.

20 by Roxanne Avery

Taking “Aktion”

Community program makes big impact.

24 by Sharla Bardin

Building Better Businesses

ISSUE 6 - VOLUME 2 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mark Doescher

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SENIOR EDITOR

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Right Next Door

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32by Steve Marshall

Explosive Talent Westmoore long jumper finishes high school career a champion.

38 by Chris Plank

Feeling Right at Home

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Local doctor says men should make health check-ups a priority.

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COM M U N I T Y

BY: CHELSEY KRAFT

Sweet Summer Nights

Moore Library to Host Music in the Park

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he return of summer brings with it the 11th annual Summer Nights Concert Series, presented by Moore Public Library. This family-friendly, four-night series is held at Central Park Amphitheater, 700 S Broadway St., and admission is free.

Based on customer feedback, this year features a new format of concerts being held on every other Friday in June and July instead of four straight Fridays like in the past, said Chris Manna, branch manager of the Moore Public Library.

Black Water Bridge will perform on June 7 to kick off the series, followed by Banana Seat on June 21, Shelly Phelps on July 12 and The COPA Reefer Band on July 26. Each concert will begin at 8 p.m.

“It’s an opportunity to just enjoy a night out in the community with free music,” said Manna, who said the event averaged between 800 and 1,000 people per concert last year. “Because we start at 8 p.m., it starts to cool down a little bit, so 8 | June 2019

it’s nice to be able to find somewhere to be able to just relax on a Friday night.”

Guests can bring their own food and drinks with them, and there will also be food trucks and Kona Ice on site.

Attendees are also welcomed to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on in the grassy area, or seating will also be available in the amphitheater.

There will be lawn games for all ages, and Manna said guests often bring footballs, hula hoops and other toys and games for their families. A new component this year will be a standard console video game machine brought to the event by Moore arcade EightyThree.

The concert series was originally created to engage the library’s customers outside the walls of the library, Manna said. Through the series, the library promotes literacy – not just in terms of reading but also in the areas of musical literacy and health literacy.

For the health literacy aspect, the Norman Regional Health System will bring an EMSSTAT vehicle and coordinate some healthy activities, such as teaching people about how to stay hydrated in the heat or sharing some healthy heart habits. Manna added that during the event, library customers can also sign up for the branch’s summer pedometer challenge.

“We’re trying to raise awareness always about literacy, and in this sense, it’s about musical literacy and health literacy,” Manna said. “We’re also talking about engagement in the community, so people can understand that we’re all kind of linked together as part of the community. The goal is, whether it’s working with the city government or with the Moore Public Schools, we’re all in this together to try and raise up the City of Moore as a whole.”– 19SM

COM M U N I T Y

BY: BILL MOAKLEY

“I Really Like Oklahoma”

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California Native Lands in Sooner State after Two Tours in Vietnam

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s a young Marine sergeant in Vietnam, John Cain had a singular focus. Ensure his men returned home safe.

“I wanted all my men to come home alive,” Cain said. “I always made sure they were trained well and were always careful.”

Cain, a resident of the Norman Veteran’s Center, completed two tours in Vietnam, and his time included the infamous Tet Offensive, which turned the course of the war in favor of the communist North Vietnamese.

He served as a communications specialist responsible for laying communications wire and building relay stations.

Although he remained on the periphery of combat, Cain and his unit faced danger every day.

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“The Viet Cong would go out and light fires to burn the wire,” he said. “When they did so, they’d bury explosives. We were always careful to watch the ground for any signs of disturbance. The sweepers (units that swept the countryside and jungle for land mines) mainly swept near roads. So, when we had to go into a field off the road, we made sure our eyes were wide open and watching.”

Cain spent seven years in the Marine Corps, from 1961 to 1968.

“The plan was stay in a lot longer, but the plan changed,” he said with a smile.

A native of California, Cain landed in Oklahoma after a friend told him he could arrange a job as a park ranger at Lake Thunderbird. He came to the Sooner State in the early 1970s, found the job less than exciting and returned

to California. However, Oklahoma and its friendly people had made an impression, and a few years later, Cain returned for good.

“I really like Oklahoma,” he said. “It’s a good place with good people. I miss the beach and the mountains, but I really like it here.”

After returning to Oklahoma the second time, the father of three landed a job at Tinker Air Force Base, where he used an old skill that he learned from his days working for his father’s construction business.

“I started painting airplanes because I had painted houses in California,” he said.

Later, Cain moved on to Tinker’s shipping operations, where he prepared everything from engine parts to B-52 wings for transport.

“Some of those packages were big enough to build a house in,” he said.

Cain retired from Tinker after a 22-year career. A few years later, he began to sense a familiar problem causing issues for him again. It was a mysterious ailment that had caused muscle weakness, and Cain bounced from doctor to doctor, looking for a diagnosis. Eventually, doctors determined that he had Muscular Dystrophy. Cain was forced into a wheelchair and ultimately moved into the veteran’s center. Despite some physical restrictions, he keeps a regular schedule and works out most days.

“I’m the first in line to eat breakfast,” he said. “I have them wake me up earlier than they really want to, and I’ll spend some time in physical therapy working out my upper body to keep my strength.”

Cain said his faith has carried him through his experiences, from Vietnam to the veteran’s center.

“I have my faith,” he said. “I pray every night that if I did anything wrong or if I wronged anybody, that I’d be forgiven.” - 19SM

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Moore Tradition

Independence Day Celebration Has Something for Everyone

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ot dogs, fireworks and time to relax with loved ones are some of the great things about Fourth of July in Moore. A Celebration of the Heartland is the city’s premiere Independence Day event.

From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Buck Thomas Park will transform from a lovely city park to an all-day gathering place, stuffed with a full day of entertainment, offering something for all ages.

The day begins with a car show, where visitors can inspect their dream rides.

Later, visitors can enjoy live music in the afternoon and evening, all while enjoying a variety of food from a long line of food trucks.

Of course, there will also be plenty for the kids, ranging from arts and crafts to inflatable games. Patrons can also participate in Touch-a-Truck, which is a contest requiring a competitor to keep their hand on a truck longer than anyone else. The winner gets a prize.

“We’ve been doing this for years,” says Todd Jenson, Moore’s assistant city manager. “It’s definitely our biggest event.”

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Obviously, no Fourth of July is complete without fireworks, and A Celebration of the Heartland has one of the best in the region, starting at 9:45 p.m.

In the end, celebrating and honoring America’s independence is best when spending time around the people you’re most grateful for, and A Celebration of the Heartland is exactly the place to do it, with fun, games and events for everyone.

It’s one of the best ways to spend Independence Day in Moore.

More information is available by calling Moore Parks and Recreation at 7935090.– 19SM

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magine a group of 43 adults with developmental disabilities going out into the community, spending 200 to 300 hours every month to help other people.

sicia Smith, quality assurance director of Santa Fe Place, where these volunteers live, says the cool thing about this Aktion Club is that it’s the only one in Oklahoma.

Aktion Club, sponsored worldwide by Kiwanis, is a special group in Moore who volunteers their time almost every day to help their community. Jes-

Volunteers go to food banks, clean the Moore Faith Medical Clinic, help Fresh Start Community Church clean their soccer fields and yard, clean a huge area

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of the canal for the City of Moore and clean Evans parking lot. But their main focus is Jordan’s Crossing, a women’s drug and rehab center.

“What’s cool about Jordan’s Crossing is these women get to bring their kids with them, so the kids are living in this drug rehab center with their moms,” Smith said. “It was set up that way because these women were reluctant to get help for their addiction if they had to give up their kids. This way, the kids get to stay with their mom while she’s getting treatment.”

Every winter Aktion Club has a clothing drive for coats, pajamas, socks, shoes and blankets for the moms and kids at Jordan’s Crossing. They also ask for books and games that kids can do with their moms.

Now, it’s time to give back to those volunteers of Aktion Club. To do that, the program is working to send them to the Central Oklahoma Camp in Guthrie for three days, Smith said. The cost is $225 per person, and the campers need items such as sleeping bags, toiletries and travel cases.

“A lot of them don’t have family sup-

port or can’t get a job because businesses don’t give them a chance, so they can’t afford to go to camp. That’s what the Spring Fling fundraiser on May 10 was about,” she said.

With an estimated 40 people going to camp, the Spring Fling was a fun event to raise money, and it featured plenty of games, she said.

The event raised $1,500, which is half of the $3,000 that is needed, she said.

People can donate by contacting Smith at 410-3148 or by visiting Santa Fe Place at 1000 S Santa Fe in Moore, House B. “We also really need toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, lotions and soaps from hotels,” Smith said.

Another fundraiser is being planned for September to fund the Halloween Hayride Oct. 29 through Nov. 1.

“Last year, we had a baked potato dinner at Fresh Start Community Church and that’s probably what we’ll do again this year to raise money for the Aktion Cub members who want to go to that camp,” Smith said.

For more information, call 793-1643 or go to www.santafeplace.net. – 19SM

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COM M U N I T Y

BY: SHARLA BARDIN

Building Better Businesses

Moore Norman Technology Center offers the FranklinCovey All Access Pass Leadership Programs at the center’s South Penn campus at 13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Oklahoma City.

Technology Center Offers Business Management Training Sessions

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oore Norman Technology Center offers a variety of programs designed to build better leaders and help create lasting impacts in area businesses.

principles that work,” said Henry Dumas, small business management coordinator at the center. Dumas also assists with coordinating, facilitating and promoting the FranklinCovey programs.

One of those opportunities is the FranklinCovey All Access Pass Leadership Programs that feature topics such as the essential roles of leadership, inspiring trust and developing skills to increase productivity for individuals, teams and organizations.

FranklinCovey is a leader in consulting and training, enabling individuals and organizations to achieve results that require lasting changes in human behavior, according to the company’s website.

The programs are offered to help improve leadership skills and offer insight into ways to engage and retain employees.

Dumas said he talks with area business owners about workforce needs and one of those needs is training in leadership and management skills and effective strategies to retain employees.

“What they’re really teaching is universal truths -- timeless management

Dumas said the FranklinCovey programs are a way to provide business

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owners, supervisors and managers with information on how to improve their management skills that, in turn, can help them attract, engage and retain employees.

“It really empowers them to do a better job,” he said.

The FranklinCovey programs include 90-minute “Lunch and Learn” sessions and all-day workshops at the center’s South Penn campus at 13301 S Pennsylvania Ave. in Oklahoma City.

The lunch presenter is Jeff Cleary, who has served a variety of clients in his 15 years with FranklinCovey, including Fortune 100 and 500 companies, according to information from the technology center.

The full-day workshop presenter is Deborah Davis, who founded Quest Executive Services and serves teams through experience-based training and coaching.

Here are the upcoming sessions and topics:

FOUR ESSENTIAL ROLES OF LEADERSHIP The lunch and learn is June 6 and the all-day workshop is June 21.

LEADING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST The lunch and learn is Aug. 22 and the all-day workshop is Sept. 20.

THE FIVE CHOICES TO EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTIVITY The lunch and learn is Nov. 7 and the all-day workshop is Nov. 15.

The lunch sessions are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and cost $19, which includes lunch. All-day workshops are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $349.

To register for the FranklinCovey Leadership classes or workshops, visit mntc. edu/covey or call -801-5000. – 19SM

B U S I N E SS

BY: PAIGE UHR

Right Next Door

Press and Plow Brings Fun, Food to Wine, Beer and Spirits Sales

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ust two months before Oklahoma’s new liquor law went into effect— allowing grocery stores to sell beer and wine—a new liquor store opened its doors to the community.

Press & Plow, 2596 W Tecumseh Rd. in Norman, is not a typical liquor store, though. In fact, owners Anthony Compagni and Hunter Miller wanted to create an experience and atmosphere unlike any other in Oklahoma. After visiting an upscale, open marketplace serving and selling wine, liquor, cheeses, meats, breads and pastas in Arizona, Compagni and Miller designed a similar concept for the Norman community.

and separate entrances. However, the desired experience is still in full effect.

When customers enter Press & Plow’s Liquor & Wine Shop, they find a bright and airy space that is organized and clean, fully stocked with wines, beers and liquors lining racks and walls.

“I always taste the wines before I bring them in to ensure they meet our standards,” Gina Miller said. “I built an inventory around customer requests and me trying lines (of wine).”

Also, customers can try several wines, beers and spirits before buying them.

“They brought Napa to Norman,” said Liquor & Wine Shop Manager Gina Miller. “You won’t find this anywhere else here.”

“You aren’t going to be able to taste before you buy anywhere else,” Miller said. “We want it to be a family feel here and that’s one aspect of it.”

Unfortunately, the existing liquor laws prevented an open marketplace concept so Compagni and Miller were required to separate the Liquor & Wine Shop from Coffee & Provisions through a wall

Aside from alcohol, Coffee & Provisions sells cheeses, meats, pasta and many other products. Coffee is by far the best seller. The café uses La Colombe as its roaster, which was rated as the second-best coffee roaster in the

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U.S., according to Tanner Akins, manager of Coffee & Provisions.

“We have the best coffee in town,” Akins said. “They use an old school method of roasting and it gives the coffee a pure flavor, unlike the bitterness you find with other brews.”

Recently, Coffee & Provisions added a menu with charcuterie boards and small bites, all curated by chef Compagni. Akins and his staff can pair complementary wines and cocktails with different foods. It’s part of the experience they work to give their customers.

“If I pair an Italian wine with an Italian board, you get the best of both worlds,” Akins said. “Then you go next door and you can purchase the wine.”

The Liquor & Wine Shop is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Coffee & Provisions is open Monday-Saturday from 6:30a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.– 19SM

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Westmoore Long Jumper Finishes High School Career a Champion

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ith eyes closed, Westmoore long jumper Anthony Riley takes three deep breaths and begins his pre-jump ritual, doing his calf-raises and then taking his usual 14 steps before becoming airborne, if only for a short while.

Riley made it three straight wins in a row at the state track and field championships held in early May at Moore High School.

The University of Tennessee-bound athlete won the event with a jump of 23’, 5”, but did not set a state record like he did in his junior year when he jumped 25’ 1’’. Riley was also the state champion as a sophomore with a record jump of 24’ 10”.

“We’ve had really good long-jumpers at Westmoore the last few years,” said coach Cole Ramsey. “Cassius Hill was a state champion a couple of years ago in 2016 and Will Graham was also a state medalist, finishing third last year, so 32 | June 2019

we’ve had a good run of long jumpers.

Anthony just has something special, when he hits the board on his jumps, it’s just different. The explosion that he’s able to create off that board is just amazing. For a guy that is really big, every bit of 6’2, or 6’3 and almost 190 pounds, it’s amazing to see somebody that size create so much explosion. It is what really makes him outstanding and down-right special.”

For his part, Riley said that he “worked really, really hard and that it was important for him to leave a legacy at Westmoore.”

Riley says he’s looking forward to moving his track and field career to the University of Tennessee.

“The atmosphere there is just awesome, and it felt like family. I’ve got a great relationship with coach Travis Geopfert, and we’re going to build on that and hopefully make the Olympic team in the near future.”

Other notable performances from the state track meet by other athletes from the Moore area: Final team standings Girls Class 6A (Edmond Memorial 147, Broken Arrow 101.5, Jenks 85, Southmoore 75.5, Owasso 70, Edmond North 55, Midwest City 47, Tulsa Union 42, Putnam City 28, Norman High 23, Lawton 21, Mustang 19, Moore 19, Westmoore 17)

400 relay: 2, Southmoore 48.32; 8, Moore 49.45 1600 relay: 3, Southmoore 3:57.20; 4, Moore 3:58.08 Final Team Standings Boys Class 6A

100: 3, Jada Atkinson (Southmoore) 12.54

(Broken Arrow 110, Jenks 88, Tulsa Union 74.5, Midwest City 54, Westmoore 52, Edmond Santa Fe 45.5, Norman High 43, Deer Creek 42, Edmond Memorial 40, Choctaw 38, Bixby 32, Bartlesville 30, Sand Springs 27, Owasso 22, Edmond North 20, Booker T. Washington 18, Putnam City 16, Yukon 16, Mustang 13, Lawton 12, Norman North 8, Sapulpa 6, Enid 3, Southmoore 3, Moore 2)

200: 1, Jada Atkinson (Southmoore) 25.11; 4, Tay Peters (Westmoore) 25.73

1600: 1, Phillip Semien (Westmoore) 4:22.40

400: 2, Yasmine Johnson (Southmoore) 57.27

400 relay: 4, Westmoore 43.02– 19SM

100 Hurdles: 2, Analya Miller (Southmoore) 14.72; 3, Shelby Maddy (Southmoore) 15.03

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s she was walking up the fairway on her final hole, Sooner sophomore golfer Kaitlin Milligan was on the verge of realizing a life-long dream. It was a moment that her family had waited for and she had prepared for.

But as her father looked on, it was nothing new. Michael Milligan had seen his daughter excel from the first moment she had picked up a golf club. But now, he was charged with doing his best to hide and conceal his nerves and emotion.

The Norman North graduate won her first collegiate tournament. Her passion for golf, stemming from her father’s love of the game, had finally paid off, giving her not only her first collegiate win but a trip to the NCAA Championship.

“I don’t handle those situations well at all,” her father said. “I handle it better when I’m caddying for her. Then I know what she’s thinking and what she is trying to do. I’ve gotten a lot better at it, but she says she can read me, so I try to hide it a lot better.”

“I think I’ve been a member out here (at Jimmie Austin) since I was about 8, so I grew up with these people and grew up with this golf course,” Milligan said. “I was really comfortable out there, which helped a lot for this setting. I was really happy having my family out here and the support of this university and course.”

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The emotions were hard to hide after Milligan sunk her final putt to finish the soggy tournament at eight under par to claim the top spot at the NCAA Norman Regional. With that putt, she won her first tournament… in her hometown… as a Sooner.

Photo courtesy: Ty Russell/OU Athletics

Norman North Grad Captures First Collegiate Win at Jimmie Austin

“She had a chance to go just about anywhere she wanted and she chose to stay home,” Michael said. “I thought that was pretty cool, a hometown girl winning on her hometown course. I was pretty emotional. I was crying and everything... we’ve been waiting for that day to come for a while.”

Despite having not won a collegiate tournament before the Norman Regional win, Milligan has already developed into a standout for the Sooners, finishing in the top 20 in nine of her last 10 tournaments and with six of those finishes in the top 10. Her season stroke average of 71.88 is on pace to break the program record of 72.27.

She got her start in golf early in life.

“When we lived in Tulsa, there was a golf store, Bakers Custom Golf, that I went to all the time and it was around the time they came out with individual kids’ clubs,” Milligan said. “She was 2 or 2 1/2 and every time we went to Bakers, they

would give her another club. So here she was at 2 years old and she would be dragging a club down the street. When she got older, she would go with me to the course and she got pretty good at swinging and hitting the ball. I thought she might be pretty good at this.”

Milligan drew attention because of how far she could hit the ball. The golf bug that had bit her father was just starting to bite her, and she had a competitive mindset.

“We went to a US Kids tournament in Dallas and she wanted to play,” Michael said. “We didn’t win, but she sat there on the curb afterward and this girl got a big medal or trophy and she told her grandpa I want one of those. Ever since then, she has been after it. About the time she was 7 or 8, she could pound it, she hit so far past everyone. Everyone eventually caught up, and it took her a while to figure out, ‘I need to be able to hit it closer to the hole and work on her shot game.’ Once she figured that out, she’s been pretty good.”

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As her love for golf continued to grow, it also continued to build the bond between father and daughter.

“My dad loves golf,” Milligan said. “It was always something we did, my dad and I, and it was bonding time, which made me really enjoy it. Early on, I figured out I might be really good at it, so I tried to stick with it, and it has given me so many opportunities throughout the years, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Her father has been one of the key figures in perpetuating Milligan’s love for the game. And for the Norman North grad and now Regional Champion, having her dad there to watch her and follow along as she plays is one of the keys to her success.

“It is so important. He never misses a chance to come watch me. He’s at every tournament and travels all over,” she said of her dad’s impact. “It’s comforting to look at him when I’m on a hole and maybe not feeling so great, and he calms me

down or fires me up. He always knows exactly what I need.”

That support helped spark the Sooner sophomore on her final day of the Norman Regional. As she entered the final round, Milligan found herself five shots off the lead.

“With the rain and the weather that morning, I kind of just thought of it as an opportunity. I thought some people might not want to be out here. I heard some people say they wanted to go home on the putting green which really fired me up because I am home. This is my home,” she said. “I knew the way the course was wet, which was an advantage to me because I can carry it pretty far. I saw all the positives in it.”

It may have only been win number one for Milligan, but it is likely the first of many.

And right there, watching it all, will be her number one fan, her dad, Michael. – 19SM

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Local Doctor Says Men Should Make Health Check-Ups a Priority

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une is National Men’s Health Month, and, for more than two decades, this initiative has worked to increase awareness for preventive health problems and early detection. At the heart of the program, health care providers encourage men to make regular check-ups a priority.

“Overall statistics show that men don’t go to see their doctor as often as they should,” said Dr. Patrick Livingston, a family medicine physician with Norman Regional Health System. “Waiting until something is wrong, especially with concerning symptoms, is not a good idea.

“If you experience a departure from your normal baseline, if you generally don’t feel well or experience a change in energy, libido, mental health, those can be signs of underlying health concerns. Even if you can’t put your finger on it, that is a good time to 44 | June 2019

go in and talk to your doctor.”

With heart disease and cancer as the top killers for men, regular screenings are an important cornerstone for good health, Livingston said, comparing it to the importance of routine car maintenance.

“I have used the car analogy for many years, and it seems to get through. It’s been a very effective analogy for many reasons,” Livingston said. “You change your oil and check that everything is in working order, right?”

It’s important to ‘look under the hood’ every now and then when it comes to your health, too.

“It’s not as daunting as it sounds,” he said.

For men in their 20s and 30s, he recommends “knowing your numbers,” to get

a baseline for the years to come, listing blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels as key health indicators.

There are no hard and fast rules concerning how often you should see your primary care doctor. Instead, Livingston encourages the focus to be on the relationship between doctor and patient.

“If you have a semi-regular appointment with your doctor, you are going to get a pretty good health plan whatever your age,” he said. “You want to find a doctor you are comfortable opening up to and one that will listen to you.”

physician can discuss your concerns and family history to determine a health plan that works for you.

Livingston is an advocate of health and lung scans as well, saying the painless test is quick and costs about as much as an oil change.

Livingston also recommends regular self-exams for men in their 20s and 30s because that’s the common time for testicular cancer to occur.

“A heart and lung scan can take care of something that might become a huge issue down the road,” he said. “It’s important and can give some piece of mind.”

“Just like women should do monthly self-exams, men should too,” he said.

To schedule a heart and lung scan, call 307-2290. A doctor’s referral is not required. If you’re looking for a primary care physician, call 515-5000 and Norman Regional will match you with a doctor in your area.. – 19SM

Typically, once men reach their 50s, annual check-ups are encouraged. Screening for prostate and colon cancer usually begins at that time as well. You and your

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