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Traveling and Celebrating Our Independence A

re you enjoying your summer so far? Personally, I’m not a huge fan of Oklahoma summers–unless I have a large body of water (swimming pool, creek, lake or at least a wading pool!)–close by in which to douse myself from time to time.

Some people choose to escape the heat by taking a vacation to an ocean beach state or more temperate climes. Others choose more exotic locales. Among the latter are those University of Oklahoma alumni and friends who have discovered Sightseeing Sooners, the travel program of the OU Alumni Association. Sightseeing Sooners offers travel packages both here and abroad, by land and by ship, that take most of the work and stress out of planning and organizing, leaving more time for fun. Inside, you’ll read about this increasingly popular program.

July also is when we celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks displays and festivals, big and small. Inside, we take a look at some of the celebrations being planned across central Oklahoma. Each venue offers different activities, including carnival rides, live music, a road rally, crafts and free watermelon. Select the one that appeals most to you and your family.

Independence of another sort is celebrated in our Giving Back department. Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Norman Inc. and its dedicated cadre of volunteers, many of the city’s elderly and disabled are able to remain in their homes longer, with less worry to family and friends. Meals on Wheels volunteers not only deliver a healthful lunch, they provide companionship and even, in some cases, food for Fido or Fluffy.

You’ll also want to read our Hot Spot column on Mary Eddy’s Kitchen and Lounge, a classy new restaurant located, along with the 21c Museum Hotel, in the Fred Jones Manufacturing Building in Oklahoma City’s Automobile Alley. Featuring a chef-driven New American menu, along with an extensive wine and cocktail list and memorable desserts, it’s certain to impress.

July marks the six-month anniversary of Cleveland County Lifestyle magazine. We continue to seek your feedback on our Facebook page. A heartfelt thanks to our readers and advertisers, who make this publication possible.

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Magazine Launch Party a Success

Publisher Jimmy Darden welcomed almost 100 business people, readers and magazine staff to the Cleveland County Lifestyle launch party May 3 at Oliveto Italian Bistro in Moore. Prizes were donated by Republic Bank, Huntington Fine Jewelers, Backwoods, Christian Brothers Automotive, Ritzy Gypsy and Frontier State Bank.

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Good Times

May Big Month for Moore Ribbon-Cuttings

May was a busy month for ribbon-cuttings in Moore. In addition to those featured below, ribbon-cuttings were held on the 4th for Minnick Materials, 6665 N. Interstate Drive, and on the 10th for Mallard Construction, 3601 S. I-35.

Ribbon-cutting May 5 for the long-awaited Norman Regional Moore, 700 S. Telephone Road

Ribbon-cutting May 9 for Hideaway Pizza at 835 S.W. 19th St.

Ribbon-cutting May 4 at the newest Braum’s, 1928 S. Santa Fe

Art Collector Leads Tour

James T. Bialac, who gifted his massive collection of Native American art to OU, visited the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art May 12 to give a public gallery talk and lead a walking tour of a recent installation, James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection: Recent Acquisitions.

James Bialac (middle) visits with Bert Seabourn Dan Swan, Sam Noble Museum; Eric Singleton, National Cowboy and Ben Harjo, two of the artists featured in and Western Heritage Museum; Bialac; Mark White, Fred Jones Bialac's collection.

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Freestyle Restructures as Ad Agency

Members of the Greater Oklahoma City, South Oklahoma City, Moore and Norman chambers celebrated a special ribbon-cutting for a local advertising agency. Freestyle Creative recently restructured from a film production company to a full-service advertising agency.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

“WINE & DESIGN” EVENT SCHEDULED Want to learn more about interior designing in a relaxing, stress-free environment? Denise Duff, Decorating Den Interiors’ award-winning interior designer, invites you to join her for an afternoon of “Wine & Design”!

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MUSEUM OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION TO VETERANS Through a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than

Norman West 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10-Acoustic Sessions with Mike Hosty, a free concert with the Norman-based musician 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14–Dancing Through Books, featuring a literal dance through the classic “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak (for ages 14 and under) Moore 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9–Bath Lab 2.0, featuring the Oklahoma Museum Network (must be 18 and up) 2 p.m. Monday, July 25–Teen Life-Sized Pac-Man, a flashback to the '80s video game played in a life-size way Noble 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19–Studio 204, crafts and activities for ages 18 and up, with program featuring painting, book discussion and more 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21–Summer Reading Program Finale, with Olympic-style games and activities for all ages Southwest Oklahoma City 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14–Mega Sports Day! An afternoon of outdoor activities (for ages 11 and under) 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 19–Oklahoma Animals, presented by the Oklahoma City Zoo For a full listing of events scheduled by the Pioneer Library System, visit PioneerLibrarySystem.org/ and click on Events.

COMPANY TRANSITIONS TO FULL-SERVICE AD AGENCY Now there are more ways to tell your story! Local business Freestyle Creative recently transitioned from a film production company to a full-service advertising agency.

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Visit the museum during the summer and enjoy Titanoboa:

Their innovative team of professionals are actively involved in

Monster Snake, an exhibit featuring the largest snake ever found from

the community and are eager to help local businesses achieve their

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In addition to this program, the museum offers free admission with identification to active-duty military and veterans throughout the year and a $1 per ticket discount to military and veteran immediate family members.

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CLASSES OFFER INSPIRATION FOR GARDENERS Horticulturist Tracey Payton Miller invites gardening enthusiasts to attend free classes being offered this summer through fall at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St., in Norman. Each begins at 10 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour.

tation are just a sampling of special events planned for July by the

July 9 - Fairy Gardening, Room C, fairground building

Pioneer Library System. Highlights, by location, follow.

July 16 - Seed Gathering, 10 a.m., demonstration garden

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Aug. 6 - Oklahoma Proven Selections, Room C, fairground building

1 p.m. Sundays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31–Teen Journeys in Art, for ages

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Oct. 15 - Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden, demonstration garden

In addition, the Cleveland County Master Gardener Association Demonstration and Teaching Gardens are open for tours as an educational and free service to the public from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, weather permitting, through the fall.

Some of the themes for this year’s garden, located in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds, are square-foot gardens, Oklahoma native plant beds, dreamcatcher gardens, xeriscape gardens, shade gardens, tropical beds, Veteran’s Honor beds, cutting gardens, herb gardens and fairy gardens–plus, check out the composters in the Worm Hotel! Master Gardeners have handpicked plants to demonstrate what can be grown successfully in Oklahoma.

For more information, call the Extension office at 321.4774.

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Financial Buzz

Leaving a Loving Legacy GETTING STARTED

Regular reviewing and updating of this list will help you stay current on your financial situation.

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A sobering thought indeed.

could result in costly, and often, irrevocable mistakes.

Most of us prefer not to think about the inevitable passing of those we love, let alone ourselves. This may be why only 33% of women between the ages of 45 and 54 have drafted a will.2 Yet failure to focus on basic estate planning activities can often create family conflict, cause the dissipation of assets you’ve spent a lifetime building, or result in the payment of taxes that might have been avoided.

While the loss or incapacity of a family member is always traumatic, the emotional turmoil is often magnified by the resulting confusion of incomplete or outdated information.

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Sources/Disclaimer 1 Power of the Purse, Center for Talent Innovation, 2014.

2 “Americans’ Ostrich Approach to Estate Planning,” Forbes, April 8, 2014.

3 National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, accessed March 2016, unclaimed.org If you’d like to learn more, please contact John Harris at 366.3426.

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Sightseeing Sooners Carrying the Sooner Spirit Around the World-in Style

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he atmosphere in the ballroom of Oklahoma Memorial Union on the University of

Oklahoma Norman campus May 20 was charged with electricity–the kind generated when many people gather together prior to a major announcement, such as the Academy Awards.

In this case, the news concerned not the best movies of the year, but rather the lineup of travel programs planned for 2017 through OU’s Sightseeing Sooners.

Some 150 people attended the Sightseeing Sooners’ annual Travel Showcase and

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Alumni Association office and has been coordinated since 2011 by Lea Ann Quirk, director of Alumni Programs.

During the reception, previous Sightseeing Sooners participants–several of whom said they’ve forged lifelong friendships on these travels–took the occasion to get reacquainted or to share their experiences with others considering participating for the first time in 2017.

During the after-dinner program, Quirk provided an overview of the upcoming travel offerings. She was followed by slideshow presentations from several representatives of the tour operators that will be sponsoring the 2017 travel programs. Prizes were awarded throughout the evening.

Whether you’re an OU alumna or alumnus or simply a Sooners fan, Sightseeing Sooners offers a host of travel opportunities that will appeal to beginning and veteran travelers with a modest or more generous budget, along with other attractive benefits.

Norman couple Sandy Kinney, an OU

Cartagena, Colombia

Lea Ann Quirk coordinates Sightseeing Sooners.

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alumna who earned her bachelor’s degree in

Sightseeing Sooners Mike Sugg and Sandy Kinney

Sightseeing Sooners Jim and Sharon Pregler

economics in 1969 master’s degree in educa-

“The trips are just great! You don’t have

an ambassador for the university and, if

tion in 1970, and Mike Sugg, who have gone on

to plan anything. Just prepare to see the

they hold expertise in the area being vis-

three previous trips, were impressed with how

sights, culture and food of the new places

ited, may offer lectures to enhance partici-

organizers take care of virtually every detail for

you are about to see.”

pants’ learning experience.

participants, freeing the guests from having to

The couple currently is planning their fourth

deal with logistics and allowing them to spend

Sightseeing Sooners journey, this one to China.

planned for 2017: Alan Levenson, the Josey/

“Sightseeing Sooners gives alumni and

Schusterman Chair in Judaic History, and

their time having fun.

Three

OU

faculty-hosted

tours

are

In addition, said Sandy, “you will be

friends the added value of traveling with other

his wife, Hilary, will lead “Israel: Timeless

assigned a knowledgeable guide who will

Sooners and reconnecting to your alma mater in

Wonders”; Price College of Business Dean

lead you to the best opportunities, and who

an exciting way,” Quirk said. “Sometimes our trips

Daniel Pullin and his wife, Tamara, will lead

can answer all your individual questions, like

include an OU faculty host who can provide an

“Provincial

where to go for dinner at a port of call.”

extra layer of education to the tour and an added

which he will provide insight into French

The couple has gone on three previous

connection back to OU. Our goal in offering this

business models that are currently being

Sightseeing Sooners trips: a cruise through

program is to provide educational travel oppor-

used in the country; and Jonathan Stalling,

the Panama Canal, a land tour of Costa

tunities for alumni and friends, and to carry the

editor of Chinese Literature Today, will lead

Rica and (most recently) a cruise down the

strong Sooner spirit around the world.

“China and the Yangtze River.”

coast of California.

“It’s truly a way to carry out the charge to

Mike and Sandy were especially thrilled

‘live on’ globally.”

French

Countryside,”

during

Quirk is happy to chat with anyone interested in booking a travel tour with them, and

with their wine country tour, which included

Out of the 30 trips offered per year, about

encourages them to contact her at 325.1710.

an intimate after-hours dinner gathering at

three to five are hosted by OU faculty, Quirk

“We offer about 30 tours each year, with

Francis Ford Coppola Winery, where they

said, noting that these faculty-hosted tours

a wide-range of travel modes and pricing,”

toured the world-famous wine cellars and, of

are always land tours and are OU exclusives,

she said. “We feel that traveling with the

course, partook of wine samplings.

meaning trips planned exclusively for OU trav-

Sooner family makes for a memorable and

Fellow Travel Showcase and Reunion

elers, as opposed to other trips where other

enjoyable experience and connects you

guests Jim and Sharon Pregler of Edmond

university alumni groups may be represented.

back to OU in a unique way. It’s always

also have enjoyed three previous trips with

On these trips, the faculty host acts as

better to ‘travel Sooner’!”

Sightseeing Sooners–to South America, Italy and Ireland–making lifelong friends during each. Both are OU alumni: Jim earned a degree in mechanical engineering in 1972, Sharon an education degree in 1971.

Asked if they enjoyed one trip more than the

Sightseeing Sooners: Quick Facts • Since 2012, about 1,000 people have participated in the travel program.

others, he replied, “It’s really impossible to name a most favorite trip. Each were special in their

• Travel organizers strive to offer programs to meet most budgets, with some cruises start-

own unique way. We ultimately found that some

ing at as low as $2,199 per person (double occupancy). The most expensive offering is the

of the out-of-the-way places you would never

Around the World by Private Jet tour, at $79,950 per person (double occupancy). The average

find on you own made lasting memories.

person spends $5,500 on a Sightseeing Sooners trip.

• Italy is by far the most popular international desti-

Photo supplied

nation, whether by land tour or cruise ship, and the Passage of Lewis and Clark river cruise through Oregon and Washington states on the Columbia River is their most popular domestic trip each year. The Kentucky Derby also is very popular.

• When an alum or friend of OU travels with Sightseeing Sooners, a portion of their tour price comes back to the OU Alumni Association to help maintain

Former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh and his wife, Donna, during a Sightseeing Sooners trip to Italy in 2012

Lea Ann Quirk with J.P. Audas, associate vice president, Alumni and Development, whom Quirk credits with reinvigorating the Sightseeing Sooners into a vital and dynamic program that is attracting record numbers of participants

the program, fund scholarships, host campus events and other OU activities, and support the day-to-day efforts of the organization.

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ummer Reading is in full swing around the Pioneer Library System’s 11 hometown libraries throughout Cleveland County and the entire PLS service area. And thanks to the support of the many donors and sponsors of the library’s events, that has included a variety of programs for all ages.

Several more events are planned for July.

Magician Michael Corley actually began his career in library performances as a storyteller. He got the push toward magic when one year’s Summer Reading Program theme on art lent itself to finishing a storytelling session with a few magic acts he titled “The Magic of Art.” “It went over very well,” Corley said. “So I just added a few more tricks and it grew from there.”

Now he’s equal parts magic and stories, with plenty of audience participation, particularly for the youngsters in attendance.

The Food for Thought Learning Institute returns for a fourth consecutive year to be part of the Summer Reading Program. Instructors will offer ideas about taking what people might already have inside their kitchens and using it to make healthful and inexpensive meals 18

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and treats. This year, they’ll focus specifically on several ways to make salsa in a program for adults.

The organization has worked throughout Norman and the surrounding communities since 2010, educating local residents on good ideas for healthful eating and for making common ingredients go into tasty recipes and not go to waste. They’ve worked with organizations like Bridges of Norman, the United Way, Dimensions Academy and, most recently, the City of Moore on several healthy initiative projects.

“We are already busy with what we do separately, but we see this work as a calling,” said Matt Joplin, one of the founders of Food for Thought.

Kelsey Philo keeps fit and teaches about fitness through the use of hula hoops. She will share with teen audiences about the basics of making a hula hoop and then show them how best to use it. More importantly, she will bring advice on positive body image and the strength every person has inside of them.

“Positive body image is so important,” she said, adding it’s also important for people to find something that’s fun for them. “You don’t have to have an expensive gym membership to get in shape,” she maintains.

Sponsors for this year’s edition of the Summer Reading Program are Hitachi Computer Products of America Inc., the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Oklahoma College Savings Plan, Sonic, The Oklahoman Newspapers in Education, the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, the Pioneer Library System Foundation, Friends of the Library groups and the Pioneer Library System.

Find out more about any of the library’s programs and services by visiting any PLS library or going online to PioneerLibrarySystem.org.

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2. Kelsey Philo will give teen participants in this year’s Summer Reading Program an introduction to her world of hula hooping.

3. Michael Corley blends storytelling and magic in his programs, which will tour the Pioneer Library System in July as part of this year’s Summer Reading Program.

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Independence Day, Oklahoma Style From Carnivals to Fireworks, Celebrations Offer an Explosion of Family Fun

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Monday, July 4 Reaves Park 2501 Jenkins Ave. Norman Activities begin in the late afternoon with performances by a variety of bands until the fireworks display begins at 9:45 p.m. Also enjoy food booths and activities including a baby crawl, nickel finds, moon bounce and pony rides.

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ow often do you begin and end your stay at a restaurant with the thought, “What more could I ask for?”

Well, I could ask for nothing more than what was provided at Mary Eddy’s Kitchen & Lounge–all the way down to the chairs, made of recycled material.

Mary Eddy’s is housed, along with the 21c Museum Hotel, in the Fred Jones Manufacturing Building.

According to James Tortoreti, Food and Beverage director, Mary Eddy’s gets its name from Mary Eddy-Jones, the wife of Fred Jones. She was known for her passion for the arts, which is made clear through the restaurant, hotel and museum’s naturally creative flair.

“Bringing new life to this historic building is really special,” Tortoreti says. “It’s surreal that our lounge and bar now serve as the showcase for the corner of Main and Fred Jones Way, in the same manner and on the same flooring as the Ford Model T showroom did almost 100 years ago.”

I walked into that old Model T building with the most average of expectations, having not heard of the restaurant in question and thinking only minimally of New American food. The elation came in waves. First when I entered and saw the moving art installation, positioned next to the entrance to the art museum itself.

Next when I was greeted by the friendly server, who walked me through the menu and brought me my first drinks and appetizer: the Eddy Go Jones and the Lamb Ribs, which seemed to fall off the bone and immediately melt in my mouth.

Dare I say, this lamb was to die for.

I took a long look at the extensive wine list, which could quite possibly contain every kind of wine you could ask for (see, what did I tell you?), but I decided to partake in the craftsmanship of the cocktail list. I do love a good bartender.

The Eddy Go Jones was a hardy yet feminine beverage made of Plantation 5 Year Rum, lime juice, simple syrup and angostura bitters, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but my favorite of the drinks was the aptly named Tequila Mockingbird, and Tortoreti agrees.

“While I think we’ve created a very approachable cocktail list, with a really nice range, my favorite would probably be our Tequila Mockingbird. We make a house shrub,

with blueberries, sage, white wine vinegar and sugar. About seven days of preparation goes into the shrub, resulting in this wonderfully tart, bold syrup. Our shrub, mixed with El Jimador Blanco tequila, is a cocktail you’ll remember.”

I will definitely remember this cocktail! And did I mention the Lamb Ribs? Mary Eddy’s is chef-driven, so we must pay our compliments to the chef.

Prairie Thunder Baking Co. bread graced every table, along with a side of full-fat butter topped with sea salt and a bit of rotisserie drippings. The bread crumbled softly as the butter peaked the flavor, and I was inclined to ask for more.

I had both the Spit Roasted Chicken and the Grilled Sunburst Trout. The chicken started with a brine for 36 hours, soon to be cooked on the rotisserie for four and a half hours–then eventually, it reached the plate–and boy, was it soft! The side of heirloom tomato salad with feta was just as good as the entrée, and as its tomatoes were multi-colored and of the grape variety, it both beautified the meal and complemented the flavor of the chicken.

My trout was served on puffed farro in a burnt-onion dashi sauce, with bento, napa cabbage and pickled scallion. It was both salty and savory, and I greedily ate every last bite.

When you go–which you must–ask about the desserts. The presentation of my key lime dish was a delight. I may be beaming at the thought.

It is a wonder how Executive Chef Jason Campbell can fit so many flavors into so many different kinds of dishes, and yet narrow it all down to one genre–an unexpected take on New American food.

And what’s more American than serving a three-course meal in an old Model T factory? God bless it!

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Giving Back

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ost of us take for granted the ability to prepare our own meals or to run to the store to pick something up. Imagine being confined to your home and having to depend on others to provide your basic needs.

Now, imagine daily noontime visits, at which times a hot, fresh meal is delivered to you, along with a friendly smile and conversation from someone who genuinely cares about you: a Meals on Wheels of Norman volunteer.

I recently spoke with Summer McGuire, Meals on Wheels of Norman associate director, about this worthy organization.

Meals on Wheels of Norman Inc. provides nutritious meals to Norman’s seniors, disabled or ill residents who are in need.

of our OU students leave and are finding ourselves with the bare minimum needed. On July 25, we host our annual Golf Scramble at The Trails Golf Club in Norman. Volunteers are needed the day of the scramble.

We also need volunteers to help assemble and deliver holiday meals for Labor Day, when we will not be delivering.

Volunteers are also more than welcome to host canned food, pet food (for the Animeals Pet Food program–ensuring the furry friends of our clients are receiving proper nutrition), and/or Ensure Nutritional Drink drives to help meet our client’s other needs.

We are always in need of financial contributions. Two-thirds of Meals on Wheels recipients qualify to receive meals free of charge at a reduced price.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE?

WHAT UNIQUE NEEDS DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION FACE?

Individuals need to live in Norman and be age 60 or older.

Anyone younger than 60 needs to have doctor’s verification of their illness or disability.

Our main efforts focus on ensuring meal recipients receive proper nutrition each day to remain independent. Most clients face other challenges beyond nutrition. Unless otherwise designated, all donations and proceeds help provide meals to Norman’s ill, disabled and elderly meal recipients.

Fortunately, we have been able to provide several additional resources to our clients through donations or funds specifically designated for the need.

WHAT IS MEALS ON WHEELS’ MAIN MISSION?

WHAT ROLE DO VOLUNTEERS PLAY?

The majority of our volunteer needs are associated with delivering meals daily (Monday-Friday) during the noontime hour. We are always in need of regular drivers who drive the same route on the same day each week, along with substitute drivers who fill in as needed and as their schedule allows. Often, the volunteer driver is the only outside contact that clients receive each day. It means more to them than just a meal.

IN WHAT OTHER WAYS CAN PEOPLE HELP?

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1. Frank and Roberta Tipton share a smile with Sheriff Joe Lester during the Meals on Wheels Big Wheels event this spring.

2. Jarvis Baxter, wide receiver for the Sooner football team; Krisie Koepp, Meals on Wheels board member; and Kevin Henry with the OU Athletics Department prepare to deliver a meal.

3. Dee Cody with Embassy Suites, Beck Franklin with Arvest Bank and Mayor Rosenthal pose for a picture before delivering a meal.

4. Norman Mayor Cindy Rosenthal delivers a meal to client Lillian Wilcox.

YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGES?

The greatest challenge is definitely financial.

We are seeing the effects of the oil and gas crisis, along with federal financial cuts to the elderly.

Not only are we seeing a decline in the amount our supporters are donating, but our meal recipients are calling in and explaining that their monthly income is being reduced and they are no longer able to pay the price initially agreed upon. In these cases, we redo their income screening, and generally they qualify to pay at a more reduced price than before. This broadens the gap in what we pay for meals and the amount clients pay.

Typically, this gap is funded through grants, fundraisers and donations.

At the end of the day, we are looking to expand ways in which we create awareness to the community about our needs, as well as ways to expand our resources through grants.

HOW HAVE YOU GROWN?

In the past 10 years, we have seen a 60 percent increase in the number of clients we serve. As a result, we have doubled the number of delivery routes and volunteers. We currently deliver approximately 250 meals daily to clients on 20 different delivery routes in Norman.

For more information, including volunteer opportunities, call 321.7272.

In 2015, Meals on Wheels of Norman delivered 66,242 meals to 675 frail of health and home-bound citizens. A total of 17,050 hours were donated by dedicated volunteers.

A 2015 client survey showed: • 99% report looking forward to the meal delivery daily • 94% live independently as a result • 100% report a healthier diet as a result • 99% report improved emotional health • 99% report improved physical health • 94% report feeling safer 4.

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Nurture Day Spa SAY GOODBYE TO STRESS, HELLO TO AHHHH

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n a society that encourages people to do it all (and to stay connected on social media while doing it), it’s easy to get lost in the stress of a fast-paced life. Many people go days, months, or even longer without taking a break to focus on themselves.

Robyn Henson and Talia Hays want to help you change that. In July 2015, they created a beautiful, calming oasis in the heart of Norman that offers everything from deep tissue massages to facials to sauna and steam rooms. Walking into Nurture Day Spa is like walking into a dream of lush plant life and relaxing music, with each room carefully decorated to conjure images of the different cultures that inspired many of the treatment options.

A passion for learning from other cultures shines throughout the day spa. Hays, a licensed massage therapist, explains that it’s important to them to show appreciation for cultural differences while honoring age-old traditions valued for their effectiveness.

“Hundreds of years ago, people would go to natural spring waters to bathe for medicinal purposes, to heal and to escape the stress of their daily lives,” shares Henson, a licensed aesthetician. “Bathing rituals are making a comeback in the spa world right now.”

In fact, Henson notes, their spa packages based on cultural themes are one thing that sets Nurture Day Spa apart from its local counterparts. Their packages range from Greek and Roman bath treatments to a full Tropical Thai experience.

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They even offer a Royal Egyptian package that includes a gold facial, which Robyn Henson Hays explains as a “highly and Talia Hays mineralized mask that is both hydrating and firming," and, yes, it contains actual gold flakes.

It can also be purchased individually, as one of their wide range of facial treatments that includes “everything from acne treatments to anti-aging facials,” Henson says.

“Self-care is more of a need than a luxury,” says Hays. “Modern science tells us that stress is a huge contributing factor to many ailments, and letting it accumulate only increases its negative effects.”

Because of this, the pair works to make their prices and services practical for everybody.

“We want each individual to get the most out of their spa experience,” she adds, explaining that clients leave the spa at their leisure so that they never feel rushed. There's even a private room in which to drink tea and relax.

It comes as no surprise that the spa owners share the charmingly succinct motto “nurture yourself.” Their clients seem to have picked up the mantra as well, with most individuals returning on a regular basis.

One of the spa’s most popular services is threading, which, Henson explains, is “a natural form of hair removal that originated in India.” Because there are no chemicals used, and no heat (like in traditional waxing), it irritates the skin less and causes less redness.

Henna (an ancient temporary tattoo tradition) is also popular, especially in the summer. The spa offers everything from small hand designs to prenatal henna designs.

Don’t know which spa package is right for you? Henson and Hays love helping people personalize their services according to their ailments or concerns. “We try to teach people about creating a ritual using the steam room, bathtub and facial room services,” says Hays.

For first timers, Henson recommends choosing a package that includes a sample of everything. Hays stresses the importance of clearing a block of time to relax and enjoy the spa services without keeping an eye on the clock. She adds, “doing the sauna and steam, or a bath, before a massage helps warm the muscles so that you get the most out of your massage.” And they always recommend a cool shower after time in the sauna to close pores.

Keep an eye out for summer membership deals! Membership can be purchased monthly or quarterly and allows unlimited access to the sauna, steam, relaxation room and shower, in addition to offering a 10 percent discount on products and services.

Walk-ins for most treatments are accepted, but they recommend calling at least 30 minutes in advance to avoid a wait time. For massages, it is best to call ahead and schedule an appointment.

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Driver’s Notebook

2016 TESLA MODEL 3

Base Price: $35,000 EPA Range: 215 miles per charge Est. tax credit: $7,500 Body Type: Sedan

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n 2006, Elon Musk published a blog post outlining his longterm vision for Tesla. At the time, Tesla was still two years away from delivering the first Roadster, the company’s first product.

The strategy of Tesla is to enter at the high end of the market, where customers are prepared to pay a premium,” Musk said. “Then, we’ll drive down market as fast as possible to higher unit volume and lower prices with each successive model."

The base-level Tesla Model 3 will come standard with a rear-mounted single motor capable of launching the car from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in about six seconds. A high-performance dual-motor AWD configuration will also be offered, though Tesla has offered little in the way of performance stats for the car. Journalists who were offered the opportunity to ride in the car reported a high-performance feel that would be familiar to anyone who has been in a Tesla.

Tesla announced the driving range in the Model 3 to be “at least 215 miles.” Achieving a 215-mile range will require a pack, most likely, of about 50 kilowatt-hours. Some analysts believe that Tesla is already approaching a cost of $200 per kWh, which would put the Model 3’s pack at around $10,000. Tesla’s long-term goal is to use mass production at its Nevada-based factory to bring the cost well below this level.

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Seats: 5 Features: Autopilot Hardware, Supercharging

A 240-volt Tesla home charging station costs $750, not including installation. We expect the Model 3 to use an on-board 10 kW charger, like its sibling vehicles. This means owners can add 30 or more miles of range for every hour of charging at home. With its sizable battery pack providing more than 200 miles of driving range—and the average commuter traveling about 40 miles per day—most drivers will find they have plenty of energy reserves on a daily basis.

In terms of longer distance highway trips, Tesla offers its current vehicle owners free access to around 400 Supercharger sites in the United States. These high-speed fast-chargers are capable of bringing a Model S battery pack to 80 percent of capacity in about 40 minutes.

This opens up new possibilities for interstate travel for many EV drivers.

The Model 3 is slated to begin production in late 2017, but chances are you’ll be in for a much longer wait if you didn’t put down a $1,000 refundable deposit in the first hour after Tesla began accepting pre-orders. In just two weeks, Tesla registered more than 300,000 pre-orders—a level of interest that is truly unprecedented for a car that nobody has driven yet and barely seen.

Elon Musk’s stated goal is 500,000 deliveries by 2020, though many analysts doubt this projection in light of how long it has taken to for Tesla to reach peak production capacity in the past—as well as the company’s dependency on reaching full production at its battery factory.

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July JULY 7 AND 14

houn Mish is a poet, writer and literary scholar. Her poetry books have won multiple awards. Come enjoy her works, along with former Oklahoma Poet Laureate and Oklahoma Book Award-winner Carl Sennhenn, as hosts. For more information, visit NormanDepot.org.

JULY 15 AND 29 OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES

CASH AND FRIENDS

ANDREWS PARK, NORMAN

YELLOW ROSE DINNER THEATRE

Movies are shown on the east side of Andrews Park, just north of the

The Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre in Moore presents "Cash and

basketball courts, at sundown or approximately 8:30 p.m. At 7, fami-

Friends," starring Michael Cooper, with special guests Chelsey Groh

lies can participate in activities including arts and crafts, pictures in

and Jaci Lane. For more information and to reserve tickets, call the

the photo booth, inflatables and music. The Splash pad is open until

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8. Concessions and face painting available for purchase.

11 A.M. JULY 8 AND 15 PLAY IN THE PARK VARIOUS PARKS IN MOORE Play in the Park is a free program with supervised summertime activities for children ages 6 to 14, accompanied by an adult. Games, snacks, and arts and crafts are included at a different City of Moore park on these dates.

JULY 9 FRIENDS COOKBOOK SWAP AND SALE NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL Join the fun at Norman Public Library Central! Bring your cookbooks to swap for our general sale cookbooks. For every cookbook you bring to the swap, you will receive one ticket to use for a book. You

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FIFTH ANNUAL FOOD AND SHELTER OPEN CAR SHOW

chase from our selection.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PARKING LOT, NORMAN

JULY 10

This open car show is sponsored by the Canadian River Cruisers car club of Norman, and all proceeds go to Food and Shelter. Vehicle

SECOND SUNDAY POETRY

registration is $20 from 8 to noon. Featuring music, a Midway Deli

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food truck, door prizes and 29 vehicle classes.

The Second Sunday Poetry Readings program provides a monthly

For more information and where to preregister, visit

venue for selected regional poets to share their work. Jeanetta Cal-

CanadianRiverCruisers.com.

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Republic Bank & Trust (405) 360-5369 rbt.com Supreme Lending - Foster Team (405) 696-0072 charlesfoster.supremelending.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Genesi (405) 703-8755 genesibehavioralhealth.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Decorating Den Interiors (405) 308-2611 decdens.com/denise/ Designer’s Market (405) 749-0070 designersmarket.biz

HOME SERVICES Mainard & Sanders (405) 636-1983 mainardsanders.com

Outdoor Escapes (405) 990-8944 outdoorescapesllc.com

JEWELRY

Huntington Fine Jewelers (405) 692-4300 huntingtonfinejewelers.com

OTHER

John M Ireland Funeral Home (405) 799-1200 johnirelandfuneralhome.com

PET CARE

Boyer Veterinary Clinic (405) 794-8504 facebook.com/Boyer-Veterinary-Clinic-160485923990228/?fref=ts

REAL ESTATE

Jerica Pound Realty Group, KW (405) 317-4556 jasonandjerica.com BPM Inc (Bare Property Management, Inc) (405) 366-7368 bpmok.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Oliveto Italian Bistro (405) 735-5553 olivetobistro.com

Wholly Grounds Coffee Company, LLC. (405) 492-7650 facebook.com/whollygroundscoffee/

SALONS & SPAS Novella Salon & Spa (405) 703-0600 novellasalon.com Nurture Day Spa (405) 928-4434 nurturedayspaok.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES Autumn Leaves (405) 237-7070 autumnleaves.com/

Legend Senior Living (405) 691-2300 legendseniorliving.com

TRAVEL & LEISURE

Bentley Hedges Travel (405) 237-3333 oklahomacityok.vacation.travelleaders.com/

Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Cleveland County Properties Neighborhood

Sales Price

Beds

F/H Bath

Garage

Year Built

Sq. Ft.

Lot Sq. Ft

Carrington Place

$684,275

6

4/1

3

2008

4,850

16,117

Unplatted

$650,000

3

4/0

4

1970

6,600

563,666

Rio De Bella

$599,000

4

4/1

3

2015

4,800

39,204

Bradburys

$562,500

3

3/1

2

1940

2,278

18,000

Brookhaven

$555,000

4

3/1

2

1987

4,209

13,920

Vista Springs Estates

$520,000

4

3/0

3

2006

4,283

87,120

Joshuas Landing

$500,000

3

4/0

3

2014

3,140

33,106

Hallbrooke

$479,900

4

4/1

3

2015

3,346

13,069

The Preserve at Parkside

$479,745

4

3/1

3

2015

3,366

25,264

Unplatted

$450,000

4

3/1

4

2010

3,257

225,205

Willows

$450,000

4

3/1

3

2010

3,610

21,344

Montecito Ranch

$440,000

4

3/2

2

2008

3,282

77,101

Ross

$426,000

3

2/0

Detached

1930

1,962

9,250

Unplatted

$425,000

4

3/1

3

2013

2,950

435,600

Timberlake Estates

$416,900

6

5/1

3

2003

4,539

227,819

Lett Farms

$389,000

3

2/1

4

2014

2,700

418,176

Quail Creek Acres

$388,900

4

3/1

3

2004

3,131

91,912

Unplatted

$379,900

4

3/1

3

1994

3,160

225,676

Carrington Place

$375,000

4

3/0

3

2011

2,827

9,276

Brookhaven Square

$370,000

3

3/1

3

1998

3,992

13,817

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We sell houses.

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Parting Thoughts

Travel

Zen

WHAT IS IT ABOUT TRAVELING THAT BECKONS US SO?

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WORDS JERRI CULPEPPER

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hat makes you happy? Really happy?

For me, it’s hitting the road for a day (or several) to seek out fun and adventure, usually (but not always) accompanied by family or friends.

I may or may not have a destination in mind. Some of my most enjoyable short trips have been those for which the only planning was blocking out a space of time from work and handling commitments, such as getting a pet-sitter. Sometimes the destination was made randomly by closing my eyes and placing a finger on a map.

Those trips have landed me in such places as Turner Falls, a lovely place to swim, hike and search for fossils, and Oklahoma City and Tulsa, where opportunities for entertainment abound.

For a spontaneous day or overnight summertime adventure, the only preparation that’s required may be a change of clothing; swimsuit, beach towel and wading shoes; a cooler with ice and drinks; and snacks—plus your trusty smart phone (remember the charger!), which can help you navigate and find places to eat or stay for the night, as well as tourist attractions and the like. (Of course, if you have small children, that list will be somewhat lengthier!)

For those all too few occasions when my schedule allows a longer get-away, I generally plan more while keeping things as loose and unstructured as possible. To me, part of the charm of these outings is the freedom to change plans as the mood strikes or opportunities arise.

My family also has a thing for themed outings. For example, my niece and nephew-in-law tend to favor camping, fishing and other outdoors activities. While we love sightseeing, rock and fossil hunting, hiking and swimming, come evening, my sister and I are more partial to staying the night at a reputable hotel with comfortable beds and air-conditioning.

Some trips are planned around photo-taking; others are all about learning what the locale has to offer. For example, my “to-do soon” list includes visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas to search for my very own diamond in the rough.

Travel themes on my to-do list include: photographing ghost towns, traveling the portions of Route 66 that still exist cross-country; a drive up scenic Highway 101 on the West Coast; and flying to the Maine/New England area in the autumn.

What is it about traveling that beckons us so? Some of the appeal likely derives from fondly remembered childhood family vacations and the desire to establish similar new memories with our children.

For me, in addition, travel represents freedom (from work, from chores, from the expected), an opportunity to satisfy my curiosity about other places and the people who live there, and a chance to get reacquainted with Nature. These journeys, by foot, bicycle, car, RV, ship or plane, allow us time to reflect, recharge, broaden our knowledge base…and just have Good, Plain Fun. Adventure awaits. Let’s go!

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