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2. Fruits & Vegetables: Low in fat and high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, getting enough fruits and vegetables can help prevent some of the complications that come along with diabetes. Try to get 5 servings per day (one serving is about the size of a piece of fruit or 1 cup of chopped fruit or vegetables). Some are high in carbohydrates, so make sure you count them towards your carb intake and space them throughout the day.

3. Fiber helps manage cholesterol levels, and some types of fiber can slow down the digestion of carbohydrates, making it easier to control your blood glucose. Fiber is found in whole grains, cereals, vegetables, oats, fruits, and legumes. Try to get around 25 grams per day.

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of salt in your diet can help reduce high blood pressure, one of the long-term complications of diabetes. Decrease your salt intake by avoiding the salt shaker (try

adding herbs and spices instead if you find your food bland) and cutting back on pre-packaged and processed foods.

2. Fat: Having diabetes increases your risk of heart and circulatory disease and stroke, and so does eating too much fat. Go for healthy fats like olive oil and canola oil rather than butter, palm oil, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats.

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what you have heard, when you have diabetes, carbohydrates are not the enemy. You need carbohydrates, you just need them in the correct amounts at the correct times. Your doctor or Registered Dietitian can help you determine how many carbohydrates you need for each meal and teach you how to track how many carbohydrates you are eating through a Diabetic Meal Plan. A generic recommendation is 45 to 60 grams per meal. In general, there is 15 grams of carbohydrates in a small piece of fruit, a slice of bread, or 2/3 cup unsweetened yogurt. ■

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Most of us have a favorite childhood memory in the form of a book. Whether it was something that we

read ourselves or that someone read to us, it nevertheless captured our imagination and changed our world forever. And for many of us, this first encounter was thanks to Theodor Geisel, or as most know him, Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss has been so influential to children and adults alike that his birthday, March 2nd, was named the National Read Across America Day. His legacy has continued to grow over the course of generations and, I am sure, will continue to do so throughout the future.

Theodor Geisel was born on March 2nd, 1904, in Springfield, MA. As a budding writer and artist, his earliest work was for adults, not children; he worked mainly in advertising and creating the occasional political cartoon. However, in 1937, he was inspired during a voyage across the Atlantic, coming home from Europe. It was because of this that he wrote his first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. According to some sources it was rejected by twenty-seven different publishers; other sources said it was forty-three. Either way, one lucky publisher finally gave this young writer a chance and published his work. And that was only the beginning. Dr. Seuss still had forty-five more books left to write, many of them household names and synonymous with children’s

literature.But why has Dr. Seuss, of all the writer’s

in the world, had this kind of impact on our society? I spoke with Dana Belcher, Assistant Library Director and Collection Services Librarian, at East Central University’s Linscheid Library. When asked this question, she responded that, “Dr. Seuss did it right. There were simple, eye-catching illustrations. It was unique, yet used the simple words of a child.” By keeping the illustrations simple, the child was allowed to create their own world; they simply built on Seuss’s own simplicity. The words were not only simple, they were considered the essential words for children to know. In fact, the President of Houghton Mifflin had made a list of 348 words that children should be able to recognize and he commissioned Seuss to compose a book using 250 of them. Seuss took up the challenge, using only 236 of them, and wrote The Cat in the Hat, one of the most famous books to date.

The key to Seuss’s success, however, was more than just simplicity. His work was fun, imaginative, different, and made children think. As Belcher pointed out, “All the characters were different. They looked different and they did different things. This brought in diversity in such a simple way that most people didn’t even realize it.” Not only do children learn how to read and

expand their imagination, they also learn to embrace and celebrate the differences in all of us.

Reading is one of the most important things you can do for your child. Doctors even suggest that you should read to your child while it is still in the womb. It isn’t a luxury; it is a necessity. Not only does reading make the world a navigable place, it opens up infinite avenues for thought and exploration. The younger you read to your children the better and before long they will be reading to you. If your children see you reading, it will also make it more likely for them to want to read. And Dr. Seuss, with all of his imaginative possibilities is a great place for them to begin.

Dana Belcher makes the suggestion that, “Everybody should open a book everyday.” This is true whether you are young or old. Even though Dr. Seuss wrote for children, and very skillfully I might add, adults can still find a certain pleasure in his particular brand of whimsy. The bright, primary colors, the imaginative characters and places, the fun, sing-song rhymes and rhythms, make his world a place where we can all find joy. So this month, remember Dr. Seuss’s 109th birthday by picking up one of his classics. Read it to a child, let them read it to you, and there’s no rule that says you can’t read it to yourself…just for fun. ■

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Serendipity on Main was opened in March of 2012 by Stacey Golightly and her daughter, Kari Brown. Serendipity means a “Happy Accident” or “Pleasant Surprise”; specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful while not specifically searching for it. When you walk into the store, you will see understand this meaning in a real way.

Serendipity is a Boutique and Sandwich/Dessert Shop. The sandwich shop is open daily from 11:00-3:00 every Monday through Friday. Tammy Branscum, or as we all know her, Mrs. B, offers a unique sandwich, quiche, soup and specialty dessert everyday. She is also proud to be offering some new lunch items under 500 calories as well as some Gluten Free desserts. Come in, order lunch and browse the store while you wait for your delicious meal. Once you start looking around the shop, you might just want your food to take a little longer to be ready. (Don’t worry, you can shop more after you eat!)

When it comes to shopping, we have clothes for all ages. Our children’s section has recently expanded to carry up to a size 8, and we are making plans to start carrying a teen clothing line as well. We offer a great selection of clothing which includes tops, dresses and jeans from some wonderful brand names we are proud of. Soon you will see a range of plus size clothing to suit your needs. If you are looking for school spirit, then you need to check out our selection. We also offer custom monogramming so we can meet your specific needs and wants.

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you are looking for a piece of costume jewelry to accent an outfit or a more expensive piece of jewelry, we have it all. Be sure to see our scarves, purses and other unique accessories. If you are looking for a gift, we have items for all ages. We have several lines that are even on Oprah’s list! We are excited about carrying a new line of hand lotion called, Niven Morgan, which is a major brand available at Nordstrom. If you are interested in making your home smell like heaven, then come see our Tyler and Bridgewater candle selections.

We also have an extensive line of home decor and kitchen accessories. This are is currently expanding so we can concentrate on Bridal and Gift Registries. Our goal is to make if easy for each guest to shop for that special gift. Gift Certificates are available and brides can even apply theirs toward a larger purchase. Remember, gift wrapping is always free at Serendipity.

We are most excited about our party and event room. It is a wonderful space to host your next get-together, whether it is a bridal or baby shower, birthday, office party or just a special night out. We are happy to provide seating for up to 60 guests. You are welcome to bring your own food and refreshments or we are able to cater your event for you. We provide the space, tables, chairs, linen tablecloths, chair covers, decorations and we even clean up when you are finished. We are striving to bring you a Princess Party Package by spring.

The merchandise at Serendipity ranges in prices, allowing each shopper to find something that suits their budget. We love being on Main Street. Ada is very fortunate to have other great boutiques on Main Street and we are excited to be a part of the renovation on Main. We encourage everyone to shop local, you might just stumble upon a happy accident. ■

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September, girls in our area have, among many other things, planted flowers and trees at numerous locations, handed out maps and fliers at the Ada Air Show, helped with Habitat for Humanity, made quilts and blankets for nursing homes, and volunteered at the animal shelter.

The Girl Scouts work to make the world better, one girl at a time. By instilling courage, confidence, and character in these young people, they not only improve the lives of the individual but also invest in the future. Girl Scout week this year is March 10-16. This is a time when the girls help their community but also for the community to become more aware of the Girl Scouts. They have come a long way from 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low founded them in Savannah, Georgia, progressing with the times. Now, more than ever, their slogan is true: Girls Can Do Anything. ■

confidence, and character. They want to create the future leaders of our world. Unfortunately, though, many young women just don’t have the confidence to move forward to this goal. Only one in five girls believes that she has the ability to lead others. Forty-one percent are uncomfortable speaking to a group. Thirty-nine percent report being put down by others when they try to lead. Half of our population remains a pool of untapped potential to lead, create, and move the world forward. This is where the Girl Scouts come in. They bring girls together to teach them how to lead and also to open their minds to the worlds of possibility, engaging ideas and doing things that they might never have thought possible.

One of the ways that this is encouraged is through the Journey Books. Each age group has a different set of books aimed at their reading and experience level, but they all focus around the same three principles: “It’s Your World—Change It!” “It’s Your Planet—Love It!” and “It’s Your Story—Tell It!” Through the course of these three guidebooks, the young girls, from Kindergarten through twelfth grade, are encouraged to make the world a better place, care for the planet, and express themselves. Because of these lessons, they choose to learn different skills and do different things for the community. Just since this past

When most people think about Girl Scouts, cookies are the first thing to come

to mind. While the cookies are tasty, and we each have our own indisputable favorite, cookies barely scratch the surface of this community minded service organization for young women. The Girl Scouts are about much more than selling their tasty treats. They are about, “Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.” They stress the fact that, as their current slogan states, “Girls can do anything.” The Girl Scouts provide an opportunity for girls to grow into young women prepared to take on the world and change it for the better.

Cookies, however, still play an important part in the lessons these girls learn. During the six weeks from February 2nd to March 17th, they don’t just sell cookies—they learn valuable lessons. This year, for the first time in 15 years, the cookie boxes are new and try to educate the public about the skills that this activity teaches the burgeoning young leaders. During the whole process they learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Of course, this is a lot to focus on during the course of six weeks, so each troop chooses certain skills to emphasize.

Amparo Spradlin, who leads two troops in the Ada area, chose people skills and business ethics this year. People skills are especially important for her age groups. Her Daisies, the youngest group of girls ranging from Kindergarten through first grade, had to learn not to just run up to people and ask them to buy cookies. These younger girls learn restraint and manners. Her other troop though, the Juniors which are in grades fourth and fifth, are starting to reach the age where self-consciousness creeps in, so the people skills help them to become more self confident.

Confidence is key for the Girl Scout organization. As their motto states, they focus on building courage,

“Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.”


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Bobby Johns and Don Kaiser have been around baseball for a long time, but it never gets old. Now that the Major

League season Spring Training is in full swing and teams from East Central and local high schools have returned to the diamond, the joys of spring have returned full force. “It’s the best time of the year, without question, for baseball fans,” said Kaiser, former all star pitcher for Byng High School in the 1950’s who spent parts of five seasons in the Major Leagues. “For baseball fans, the start of spring training is like Christmas, it’s what you wait for as soon as that last game of the World Series is over.”

Bobby Johns, the public address announcer for both Ada and Byng high schools, is just as big a fan as Kaiser. A longtime St. Louis Cardinal fan and scout for his favorite Major League team, Johns watches as much baseball as he can -- from Spring Training games on television, to Cardinal games at St. Louis’ Busch Stadium. He also follows Oklahoma high school baseball very closely -- including the Ada High Cougars, coached by his son, Ronny Johns. “If you like baseball, you have

to love spring, and Spring Training,” Johns said. “If you ever get the chance to go to Arizona or Florida and watch those games, it’s just a whole different atmosphere. “And now that most of the high schools have gotten their seasons started, there’s baseball everywhere,” Johns said. “It’s an exciting time of year, and it lasts until late October. It’s good to get started.”

Kaiser said he has wonderful memories of his Major League Spring Training seasons from 1955 until 1959. He spent three seasons with the Chicago Cubs and then two more with the Milwaukee Braves before finishing up his career with the Detroit Tigers.

Kaiser, who still holds the Oklahoma High School record for most strikeouts in a 7-inning game (22 set in 1954), specifically remembers the train rides that took him to Arizona his first three Spring Training seasons. “We’d get on that train while it was still winter here in Oklahoma, about halfway through February,” Kaiser said. “Then, we’d ride all night, and arrive in Arizona sometime the next day, and the sun would be shining and it would be about 60 or 70 degrees. “It’s amazing how much better

the world looks when you leave 20 degrees with sleeting and then wake up to play baseball in 70 degree weather,” he said. “Once you experience Spring Training, you never forget it.”

Johns, as big a Major League baseball fan as there is, was actually watching Spring Training games on television when contacted for this article. Once again this year, he plans to attend the first few St. Louis Cardinal home games this spring, but still loves watching local high school teams compete on the diamond. “We’ve got some of the best baseball talent in the country in Oklahoma every year,” Johns said. “Every year when it comes time for state tournaments, we’ve got an area team or two competing in almost every class.”

Another local baseball “legend” --- longtime Major League pitcher and baseball executive Jerry Walker -- could not be reached for this article. Walker, who pitched in the 1956 Major League All-Star game and is known locally for the incredible Santa’s Workshop display that decorates his front yard every holiday season, was in Arizona for Spring Training as part of his job with the Cincinnati Reds organization. What more can I say than, “Play Ball!” ■


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