Big Night at the Arrowhead Mall November 30, 2007

The results are in! Katey and Cliff took 4th place, but they did it with style and fun! Katey was beautiful in a long sky-blue formal dress and Cliff looked handsome in a tux. They were our favorites as a crowd of Women of Vision ladies cheered them on.

Hundreds of people showed up for the event. Channel 8 sent out KTUL talent and former Miss Oklahoma, Elizabeth Kinney, to MC the event. Penny Kampf, one of the WOV and marketing director of Arrowhead Mall, orchestrated this huge event. Two WOV, Renee Frederick and Suzie Eller, danced in the Twist Off, but didn’t take home the $100 prize. Mayor Wren Stratton, another WOV, chose the winners.

This was all done to try to earn funds for Challenge 2011. It was fun! It was worth it, and we look forward to more events in the future.

Tomorrow we will start talking about “O” – Opportunities. We’ll be in your schools throughout the month, and sharing more information here. If you have questions about careers or educational opportunities, let’s talk!

On-the-Go Eating Can Be Healthy November 28, 2007

Drive-through dining and fast-food restaurants are the choice for many people on-the-go. Many restaurants are making it easier to keep health in mind when eating out. New menus popping up at many fast-food restaurants include smaller portions and readily available nutrition information.

The next time you dashboard dine, here are some healthy suggestions:

1. Order tacos or burritos with salsa and skip the cheese.
2. Top pizza with chicken, Canadian bacon or lean ham and don’t forget the vegetables or even fruit. Try bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomato, broccoli, spinach, artichoke hearts or pineapple slices.
3. Ask for a grilled chicken sandwich served on a baguette.
4. Drink water or skim milk instead of a soft drink.
5. Request all dressings, condiments and sauces on the side.
6. Order smaller-sized burgers, share fries with a friend and substitute a salad for French fries.

Adapted from American Dietetic Association article which can be found here.

~Melinda Murphy

Are you getting these 7 things? If not, focus and fix. November 26, 2007

air – fresh;

water – pure;

food – nutritious;

nutrition – optimum;

exercise – regular;

rest – p e a c e f u l;

life – joyful.

Q&A: Depression November 23, 2007

Q: I’ve been depressed for a while. It has affected my schoolwork and social life a lot. How can I get over being depressed without taking antidepressants?

Positive Quotes on Health November 20, 2007

The groundwork of all happiness is health – Leigh Hunt

Good friends are good for your health – Irwin Sarason

Take care of your body; it’s the only place you have to live - Jim Rohn

Teens and Smoking November 14, 2007

Did you know that 26.5% of high school students smoke?

The good news is that this means that 73.5% of you are not. There are many reasons not to smoke, but this is one reason that a girl made a healthy choice.

What can you do? You can become active in your local SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) group or call Jane Jones (SWAT Coordinator) at 918-683-0321 if you want to start one in your school.

Choices: Living Healthy November 12, 2007

“If you want to find trouble, you can find trouble. I do not do drugs, I have never even touched drugs. . . I’m lucky enough to have really great people around me.” – Country singer and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, Seventeen, November 2007, p. 94.

Get Your Dancing Shoes On! November 7, 2007

November 29 is THE NIGHT OF GIVING.

What does that have to do with you?

Hmm. Everything!