The Observer III (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, January 6, 2014 Page: 1 of 16
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LOOKING BACK AT 2013
Two of the 8 learning centers specialized to teach each level
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Mrs. Littleton introduces Noisey Nose, the puppet who helps
teach the letter N
January 9lh starts the first 2014 Transformation Challenge.
Brian says that in the two years since he has been doing the
challenges he has seen over 2300 pounds lost and has paid out
over $200(1 in Transformation Challenge awards to those who
have met or exceeded goals.
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Noble, OK
Permit No. 14
Brian Houck, owner, (formerly of New Leaf Nutrition) says
he has a complete line of work-out equipment with personal
trainer available. The facility is open 24/7 with 24 hour security
provided. He offers free and paid classes in health and fitness
and a complete line of Herbalife nutritional supplements.
Sports drinks are available before and after work-outs and
tanning beds are available.
Membership at the facility is only $30 a month with family
discounts available.__
FUSION LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
C. J Littleton is the owner of the new FUSION Learning &
Development Center at 508 E Cherry St in Noble. She and her
assistants are very excited about the programs they are offering
to ages three and up and their before and after school care with
a state certified teacher for tutoring and a driver who delivers to
and from school. With a capacity for 90 students they are the
largest pre-school in Noble. They are a DHS approved 2-star
facility, the second in Noble, but Ms Littleton says it is unusual
to be able to open as a 2-star. Their rating means that they have
more qualified staff and are eligible for subsidies.They accept
both private pay students and those eligible for DHS subsidy.
For ages three, four, and five they have a “Let’s Begin
with The Letter People", a comprehensive program by Abram’s
Learning Trends. Each letter is represented by a puppet to
help teach social skills, coping skills, reading, math, sharing,
teamwork and life skills grounded in Christian principles.
There are 8 learning stations, each with a specific theme.
They serve breakfast, morning snack, lunch and
afternoon snack based on the CACFP program (Child & Adult
Core Food Program) designed to meet nutritional needs and to
fight obesity. No sugar snacks are served.
Mrs Littleton is a therapeutic foster mother and has
two children of hei own. She is Director of Elementary for her
church and after having worked for Dell for almost 10 years,
she says she felt the Lord pressed upon her heart to open her
pre-school emphasizing Christian teaching and providing a
partnership with parents to provide any support they might
need. Included in her staff are Jana dark who is in charge of
curriculum, teacher training, etc. and Tiphame Cozart who is
site lead teacher.
They are open from 6.00am to 6;30 pm Monday through
Friday and special events may be planned for some Saturdays.
More information may be obtained by visiting the website
www.fuMonldc.coni or by calling Mrs. Littleton at 872-8099.
Although the convention and event facilities are a
big plus for Noble and all of Southern Cleveland County and
surrounding areas, the POE is much, much more. They are an
organization that helps public and private teachers throughout
the state. They have a full legal department with four on-staff
attorneys to assist a teacher with legal issues. They represent
teachers at the state capitol and in Washington DC. Through
membership with them, teachers get discounts on items from
insurance to restaurants and more. Tinney has been with the
organization for 18 of its 25 year existence. She said that most
of their members come from the public schools, but college
and university personnel are also eligible and welcome. They
also have an arm serving retired teachers.
On January 15 they will host an open house for the
convention and event center inviting business leaders, wedding,
convention and event planners and caterers to tour the facility.
Call 872-3175 for information on times and to RSVP.
Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation
now occupies the building that once housed United Design at
1600 N Main St in Noble. They have not only kept the elegance
of the old. but have improved upon it. Director Ginger Tinney
said the organization outgrew their Norman location and were
thrilled to be able to move to Noble where they now not only
have space for their staff of 30, but have been able to add
convention and event space that will accommodate up to 180
persons with additional meeting rooms upstairs for smaller
groups. Behind the statue of the panther can be seen the
large room where reunions, weddings, business meetings and
parties and more pan be held. The lobby itself with its tropical
ambience makes a wonderful setting for a wedding ceremony.
Mrs linney said they can also accommodate church groups
for Sunday morning services or for banquets. They provide
in-house catering, but also invite people to provide their own
catering. Their new commercial kitchen stands ready to serve
almost any food preparation need. Staff photographers are also
available if needed. There is also an air conditioned and heated
pavilion on the patio to accommodate outside events.
Well, here we are going into 2014 and I’ve only begun
to get used to writing 2013. What a fast year it has been
and one full of challenges, what with the government shut-
down. health care trials and tribulations, weather disasters
and all the rest. We are now hoping for a calmer and more
prosperous 2014 for us all. As I have said previously, there
will be one issue in January, larger than our norm as we
look back on 2013 and ahead to 2014 In years past I have
focused this issue on a recap of previous stories. This year
I'm doing a smaller recap and focusing more on looking
ahead since there are many new things coming for 2014.
We hope to be able to get back to our business
categories soon and bring you lots more interesting stories
about the people and places of Southern Cleveland County.
One of the stories scheduled soon is on covered bridges, of
which Lexington has one.
In the meantime it is our wish that each of you have
had a safe and happy New Year amd a joyous year to come.
Remember, when the roads are bad, please stay
home. And keep those interesting stories coming to us.
We would love to print them.
learning & De lopnienr Center ~
405.872.8089 www.fusionldc.coi
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NEW LEAF FITNESS
If health and fitness are part of your 2014 agenda. New Leaf
Fitness has opened just in time to accommodate your needs.
New Leaf Fitness is located at 100 Woodbrier, Noble.
Weather was a huge force in 2013. Late Febmary and early March
found Cleveland County included among 56 counties declared
disaster areas from the winter storms. May found many ot our
neighbors experiencing disastrous losses from hail and tornadoes.
The year has been the second wettest on record and December found
us contending with more ice storms.
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Murphy, Lou Ann. The Observer III (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, January 6, 2014, newspaper, January 6, 2014; Lexington, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1598686/m1/1/: accessed March 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.