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WHEN MIKE AND TERESA COLLINS, THEN LIVING IN THE BOSTON/D.C. area,

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decided they wanted to move to Norman, where Mike has fond memories of growing up,

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they lucked out in at least two ways. One, they found a reputable custom builder—Alan

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Cheshier with Muirfield Homes—who was able to successfully and smoothly transform their ideas of their “dream” home into a real home. Second, they found a site upon which to build in the core of Norman, not far from the university campus—a feat they both still marvel about. You’ll find photos of their Florida-style home in this issue’s Open House.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jerri Culpepper, Lindsey Davies, Morgan Day, Aya Hamad, Gia Rose CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Looking for a different way to add pizzazz to one or more rooms in your home? A local

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interior designer shares with our readers some new techniques in faux finishes, with which walls can be transformed to take on the look of stone, marble, brick, concrete— even wallpaper. Three faux finishes are shown, along with tips on how to achieve “the look” through coordinating accessories. Fun stuff!

In Culinary Creations, you’ll find a recipe for a healthy, yet hearty dish called Kushari.

Yuyu’s chef and co-proprietor Aya Hamad notes that she first tasted it at the age of 12 during a visit to Cairo. It was sold on the streets in a plastic bag; to eat it, you had to puncture the bag and squeeze it into your mouth. Today, Kushari is one of the Egyptian and Lebanese dishes found on the menu at Yuyu’s Cozy Corner in downtown Norman, along with an assortment of coffees.

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As we move into the spring and summer months, many of us begin planning road trips.

One of my favorite destinations is the tiny cobblestone community of Medicine Park and the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Now the site of numerous music festivals,

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Medicine Park is rich in history. Did you know that it once was the playground for many of the state’s rich and famous—and notorious—among them Will Rogers, Wiley Post, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, as well as Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde, and Pretty Boy Floyd?

There’s lots to do in and around Medicine Park, making it an ideal road trip destination.

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You’ll also read about a new gym that offers high-energy, interval-driven classes that are backed by science and where members are known by their first name and a metro nonprofit whose motto is “Fighting Hunger…Feeding Hope.”

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Cleveland County Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Cleveland County areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Cleveland County Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2018

FEATURES 20 From the Streets of Cairo Yuyu’s Shares Recipe for Kushari

26 Surface Pizzazz The Latest Trends On and Off the Wall

32 Coming Home Couple Work With Builder to Create Dream House

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38 Medicine Park Explore Oklahoma’s Best-Kept Secret

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

20 Culinary Creations 24 Giving Back 31

Realty Report

32 Open House 38 Road Trip 42 Healthy Lifestyle 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts

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"Fluent Generation" Exhibition Reception "Fluent Generations: The Art of Anita, Tom and Yatika Fields,” which runs through May 6, debuted on Jan. 19 with a reception for the artists, the artists' family and friends, and members of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.

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1. Dan Swan, ethnology curator at the Sam Noble Museum and curator of “Fluent Generations” | 2. Artist Tom Fields and Kelley Lunsford | 3. Artist Anita Fields | 4. Artist Yatika Fields

SOKC Chamber's Annual Banquet The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce held its 2018 Annual Banquet Jan. 18 at the Cox Convention Center. The event, presented by AT&T, served as the installation for the chamber’s 2018 Board of Directors. Outstanding individuals in the community also were honored. PHOTOGRAPHY BY AHH SHOOT! PHOTOGRAPHY

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1. Ambassador of the Year - Linda Richardson, HMIpromos, and Jeremy Sparks, Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens | 2. Volunteer of the Year - Karen Proctor, Village on the Park, and P.B. Odom III, P.B. Odom III Construction | 3. Citizen of the Year - Glenda Montiel, COX Communications, presenting to Citizen of the Year, David Greenwell | 4. Native Daughter Award - Kristi Cole and Erica Stone with Women of the South and Native Daughter, Anne Hillerman, award-winning author 12

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GOOD TIMES

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AROUND TOWN

PLS LIBRARIES PLAN SPRING BREAK FUN The branches of the Pioneer Library System in Cleveland County have planned plenty of activities for children and teens to do over Spring Break, including a Dr. Seuss Celebration and Story Time with a Scientist. Highlights are listed below.

NORMAN CENTRAL Spend Spring Break with the library on March 19-23 in a variety of activities. The Computer Training Center staff will lead multi-day workshops on topics like programming with languages like Python and Scratch, Video Game Design and 3D Game Design. At 2 p.m. March 19, children and their families are invited to learn Water Safety from Josh the Otter, and the children’s department also pres-

opened Dec. 26 at the museum, located at 2020

ents a Cheerio Bird Feeder Craft March 21, Mason

Remington Place in Oklahoma City.

Bee Hotel Craft March 22 and a chance to build a

In development since early 2017, the exhibition explores the uses, benefits and beauty of fungi through

Recycled Box City March 23.

NORMAN WEST

numerous fungal samples, live decomposition dis-

It’s a “Dark and Stormy Night” with a library activ-

plays and a journey into the research of the OU NPDG

ity at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8. Children ages

and its Citizen Science Soil Collection Program.

8 to 14 will engage in activities based on the new

Guests will see how the world’s premier

movie based on the book A Wrinkle in Time and

decomposition artists work to release life’s essen-

learn a little more about their library.

tial building blocks and create a host of unique

MOORE

chemicals, foods and medicines and explore the

Story Time and science converge at 10 a.m.

science and artistry of the fungal kingdom found

Tuesday, March 27, as the Maker Mobile team visits

in petri plates to mushrooms.

for Story Time with a Scientist. Ages 2 to 5 can wit-

The exhibition will be open through Aug. 12, and

ness multiple experiments performed by Charlotte

is included with general admission. In addition to the

the Scientist from the library’s STEAM Kit Centers.

layers of fungi exploration, guests can learn about OU’s

SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY

Citizen Science Soil Collection Program and how to get

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Seuss in an

involved in the research taking place in the NPDG labs.

activity that’s all about the famous children’s author,

For more information about the OU Natural

at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1. All ages can come

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the opportunity to work on communication skills with a variety of conversation partners and gives them the chance to participate in special aphasia group activities devoted to specific interests.

The group meets from 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Outpatient Rehabilitation, 4100 S. Douglas Ave., Oklahoma

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Stroke and brain injury are the most common causes of aphasia. While it typically affects those 45 and older, the under-45 age group is the fastest-growing group of stroke and brain injury patients in the United States. There has been a 44 percent increase in the number of young Americans hospitalized due to stroke in the past decade. Aphasia affects everyone differently, and communication problems can last a long time. Improvement is possible, particularly if speech language therapy is provided.

For more information or to schedule an aphasia evaluation, contact Susan Dowell at 644.5445 or visit Integrisok.com/rehabilitation.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

From the Streets of Cairo

ARTICLE AYA HAMAD | PHOTOGRAPHY AMBER VIDEA OF VIDEA STUDIOS

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KUSHARI (SERVES 5) INGREDIENTS: + 2 cups rice + 2 cups green lentils + 2 cups pasta + 1 cup chickpeas, boiled + 50 ml vegetable oil + 2 tbsp. minced garlic + 1.5 tbsp. ground cumin + 1 tbsp. salt + ¼ tbsp. black pepper + 1/2 onion, diced + 7 cups water Red Sauce + 1 medium-sized diced tomato + 4 tbsp. tomato paste + 1 tbsp. vegetable oil + 1 tbsp. minced garlic + ¼ tbsp. salt + ½ tsp. black pepper

"I’m Egyptian, but was born and raised in Qatar. Kushari is the first dish I had on the street in Cairo the first time I went out with my cousins

+ 2 cups water + Option for a spicy sauce, add fresh Jalapenos Vinegar side sauce (Da’a) + (Optional, as some people find this sauce too strong) + 2 tbsp. minced garlic + 50 ml white vinegar + ¼ tsp.salt + ½ tsp. cumin + 100 ml water

when I was 12 years old. "

DIRECTIONS:

- Aya Hamad, chef and co-proprietor of

thin wedges and fry it in 50 ml. of vegetable oil on low

Yuyu's Cozy Kitchen

In a large, non-stick pan, cut the half onion into heat until it becomes crispy and the color is black.

Strain the onion from the oil and put it on a plate that has been covered with a paper towel to dry the oil out.

In the same pan that has the oil, add the garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper, and stir for 1 minute.

Add the lentils and stir. Add 4 cups of water to the

I’M EGYPTIAN, BUT WAS BORN AND RAISED IN QATAR. Kushari is the

pot. Raise the heat until water boils, then lower

first dish I had on the street in Cairo the first time I went out with my cousins

the heat and cover the pot for around 30 minutes

when I was 12 years old. They sold it in a plastic bag. You had to puncture the

or until lentils become soft.

bag and squeeze the food out of it into your mouth. It was (and still is) the best

Add the rice and 3 cups of water to the pot; mix all

Kushari I had in my life, but I wouldn’t dare tell my mother that we ate food in

the ingredients in the pot, then cover and let it cook on

such a place! Every summer we vacationed in Egypt, I had to go there. A few

low heat for around 30 minutes or until the rice is done.

years later, they opened a restaurant and started serving it in plates. It takes quite a bit of work to make this dish, so we will be offering it as a daily special at Yuyu’s Cozy Corner, most Tuesdays.

Separately, boil the pasta and rinse it.

Wash the chickpeas (an 8 oz. can would do) and heat in fresh water.

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Vinegar Side Sauce (Da’a) While the lentils are cooking, prepare the Da’a (if desired) by mixing together the vinegar, garlic, salt, cumin and water.

Red Sauce Prepare the Red Sauce while the rice is cooking, as it's best served hot.

Place the oil and the garlic in a saucepan and

Yuyu’s Cozy Kitchen, which opened in Norman in August 2017, is described as a coffee shop with a cozy setting to hang out with friends, work on a laptop, read a book or have a quick and healthy Egyptian or Lebanese meal. Proprietors are Aya Hamad, an Egyptian, and Mashhad Fahes, from Lebanon. Aya, who is known by family, friends and customers as “Yuyu,” also is the chef.

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SERVING INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Put 2 cups of the lentil and rice mixture on a plate. Top it with half cup pasta, top it with 2 or 3 tbsp. of red sauce, add 1 or 2 tbsp. of onion, 1 tbsp. of chickpeas and, if desired, add 1 tbsp. of vinegar sauce.

KARAK (SERVES 5) Although this is an Indian drink, it is one of the most popular drinks in Qatar, where I grew up.

You usually find it in small coffee shops that are similar to corner stores.

INGREDIENTS: + 3 tbsp. loose-leaf cardamom black tea + 2 cups evaporated milk, unsweetened (evaporated milk can be replaced by whole milk or half-and-half) + 4 cups water + 2 tbsp. sugar DIRECTIONS: Put the water and tea in a pan and heat on high on the stove until the water boils, then lower the heat for 10 minutes. Add milk and sugar and stir until it the mixture boils, then turn off the heat. Strain the mixture to remove the loose tea leaves. Serve hot.

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GIVING BACK

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma THE STATISTICS ARE STAGGERING: OKLAHOMA IS ONE OF THE

'FIGHTING HUNGER ... FEEDING HOPE' ARTICLE LINDSEY DAVIES » CAN YOU PROVIDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOME OF YOUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES? Over the past five years, there has been a 77 percent increase in our food for kids’ programs. To help the one in four children in Oklahoma with inconsistent access to food, the Childhood Hunger Programs – Food for Kids, has three programs. + The Backpack Program provides children with a backpack full of kid-friendly and nutritious food on Friday for weekends and school holidays. Last school year, 24,371 students in 500 schools participated.

HUNGRIEST STATES IN THE NATION: ONE IN SIX OKLAHOMANS

+ The School Pantry Program provides chronically hungry middle

MAY NOT KNOW WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL IS COMING FROM.

and high school students with food. Last year, the School Pantry

One in four children suffer from hunger, and Oklahoma is ranked 51st

Program served 5,770 students in 167 middle and high schools.

(behind the District of Columbia) in summer feeding. While these numbers can seem overwhelming, an organization exists close by that

+ Kids Café is an afterschool program providing food, mentoring, tutoring and other activities.

provides programs to bring healthy food to every family’s table. I spoke with Cassie Gilman, chief advancement officer of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, to learn more about the programs available.

Programs also are available for the one in 10 seniors with inconsistent access to fresh food. + The Senior Mobile Pantry Program provides monthly distribution of healthy food. Each recipient receives a sack of nonperishable

» WHAT ARE SOME DETAILS OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? With a mission of “Fighting Hunger … Feeding Hope,” the Regional Food Bank was founded in 1980 by Rodney Bivens. In its

food items, produce, refrigerated items and bread. + The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides commodity foods to low-income seniors.

first year, the food bank gave out 280,000 pounds of food, which is now distributed every two days. The nonprofit provides enough food

As we work to close the food gap, we recognize food alone will not

to feed more than 136,000 people every week, with administrative

end hunger. To address the root cause of hunger, we have worked

and fundraising costs of only 4 percent. Since its inception, the food

to scale our Food & Resource model and partner with community

bank has distributed nearly 560 million meals. The nonprofit serves

organizations providing resources to help break the cycle of poverty.

53 central and western Oklahoma counties with a strong network of 1,300 community-based partner agencies.

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+ Fresh Food Mobile Markets provide fruits and vegetables to clients in areas with low access.

+ Healthy Living Pantry Boxes contain shelf-stable food selected in partnership with registered dietitians for clients living with chronic diseases. + Fresh Rx staff train health care providers to screen for food insecurity and connect patients to local, state and federal resources. + Farm to Food Bank has farmers volunteer to plant and donate edible cover crops. + Urban Harvest is the educational gardening program that grows fresh fruits and vegetables on-site at the Regional Food Bank and provides gardening support to partner agencies and charitable projects throughout the state. » WHAT UNIQUE NEEDS DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION FACE? Like most nonprofit organizations, we couldn’t do our work without volunteers. We also couldn’t do our work without support from private donors. The clients we serve often rely on support from federal programs. Without these, our nonprofit wouldn’t be able to meet the need to feed food insecure Oklahomans. » WHAT CAN PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY DO TO HELP? Every dollar donated provides four nourishing meals for Oklahomans with inconsistent access to healthy food.

After the holidays, we traditionally see a drop in volunteers and donations, although the need continues. Volunteers are needed year-round. Every day, volunteers pack enough food to fill a semi-truck. Volunteer tasks include bagging and boxing food products, assembling Food for Kids sacks of food, preparing fresh food for distribution in Hope’s Kitchen, working in our Urban Harvest program, processing protein donations in the Protein Processing Center and assisting at mobile food distributions.

The Regional Food Bank encourages individual volunteers and both small- and large-group volunteers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 972.1111 RegionalFoodBank.org Facebook.com/RegionalFoodBank www.twitter.com/rfbo.

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SURFACE ARTICLE GIA ROSE AND SAYDI HUNTER | PHOTOGRAPHY AMBER VIDEA OF VIDEA STUDIOS

Pizzazz THE LATEST TRENDS - ON AND OFF THE WALL

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DESIGN TO MAKE SPACES UNIQUE FOR EONS. According to Architectural

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decorative-painting-techniques), it is the latest trend in interiors today. However, these techniques have evolved, and are now bet5

ter than ever! Faux finishes can recreate the look of stone, marble, brick, concrete or even wallpaper for significantly less and without the hassle or commitment.

This master bedroom surface design is a Venetian Plaster. The technique uses a soothing white over a soft gray that resembles

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a subtle Carrara marble. This blends beautifully with a rich velvet, tufted upholstered headboard. The white linens play up the white of the marble wall, while the metallic elements such as the frames, décor, and mirror add just the right touch of pizzazz.

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Instead of wallpaper for the walls, consider faux finishes for just the right touch of pizzazz.

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get the look

Use an urban brick accent wall to give that updated modern look to your space, as we did for this foyer/living space. It adds textural contrast and depth for a fraction of the cost of real brick. Not only

Find a surface designer who can turn

that, this mineral finish is a true art form. Just add a touch of bling to

an accent wall into a one-of-a-kind

soften or to give it a feminine touch.

work of art.

“It’s one-of-a-kind, a bespoke finish that is totally unique to the day, time, setting and even the client. My methods used to produce and express were very unconventional, but the wall is so much more, it just happens!” says Shawn Reeder with Organic Finishes and the 2

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Details of Items - 1. Aged gold round and teardrop mirrors $200 each, 2. Navajo fur pillow

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$200 each, 3. Edison Lamp $500, 4. Succulent bowl $150, 5. White ceramic vase $50. 6. Gold hand sculpture $100. 7. Leather strap arm chairs $2,400 each, 8. Small white credenza with woven door inset $1,400. 9. 8' x 10' cream and gray tribal rug $1,500.

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Add a deep stormy venetian plaster 3

surface, in a dark grey, to one of your walls. Then bring in pops of black-andwhite photography. A real live edge wood desk softens the space and gives it an earthy organic feel. Vibrant colors, like the chartreuse swivel chair and the bamboo woven multi-color rug, mix well

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REALTY REPORT

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ORIGINAL PRICE

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BDRMS

BATHS

Brookhaven 30

$995,000

$975,000

97%

125

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Southern Creek

$674,900

$660,000

97%

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Parsons

$549,000

$525,000

95%

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Legacy IV

$525,300

$525,300

100%

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The Fountains

$510,000

$496,000

97%

175

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Rivendell 8

$499,900

$499,900

100%

129

4

3.1

Wyndemere Estates

$463,900

$460,000

99%

83

4

3.1

Glenridge 1

$450,000

$450,000

100%

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Southern Preserve

$408,900

$408,900

100%

0

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Whitney Ridge 2

$399,000

$392,000

98%

36

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2.1

Warwick 7

$399,000

$385,000

96%

132

4

3.1

Legacy Sec V

$398,000

$390,000

97%

123

4

3.1

Rio de Bella 1

$379,500

$370,000

97%

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Greenbriar Kingswood

$369,900

$350,000

94%

229

4

4.1

Sterling Canyon

$362,400

$360,000

99%

192

4

3.1

Cascata Lakes 3

$360,000

$360,000

100%

263

3

3.1

Turtle Lake

$360,000

$349,500

97%

92

4

3.1

Estates of Belmar II

$358,800

$362,000

101%

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3.1

Windstone

$350,000

$350,000

100%

0

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Clear Bay Estates

$335,000

$335,000

100%

62

4

3.1

Olde Rockwell Estates 2

$329,900

$317,000

96%

72

3

2.1

Rock Creek 5

$305,000

$301,000

98%

130

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AFTER LIVING SOME YEARS IN THE BOSTON/D.C. area, Mike and Teresa Collins, who grew up in Norman and Bartlesville, respectively, together decided they were ready to return to their roots– specifically, to Norman.

While still living on the East Coast, the couple contacted Alan Cheshier with Muirfield Homes, and began planning their dream home. At Cheshier’s suggestion, they began with an online search to find a design they liked. They chose a Florida style of architecture and worked with Cheshier to create a similar design, but with several important modifications that included removing one of the two closets in the master bedroom to create a powder room and elongating the remaining master bath as well adding on an exercise room.

In real estate, the buzz word is “location, location, location,” and for the Collinses, that also was a key factor. They scheduled a quick visit to the area to scout out available land on which to build the house and were pleasantly surprised to find an available lot in Norman’s Sutton Woods addition with a view of a beautiful pond.

“I never imagined being able to find a house in central Norman without a house right behind us and with such a great view,” Mike said.

Fans of outdoor living, the couple love the approximately 1,600 feet of patio space located in their back yard. They added screens that allow them to close off about half of the patio, which together with a working fireplace (another of their modifications), creates a cozy place to relax on cool fall days.

The Collinses moved into the Muirfielddesigned custom home in August 2016 and are now “living their dream.”

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View from the top of Mount Scott: the stunning view shows the granite promontories to the west, the wind farm to the north, the lakes to the south and east, and Fort Sill and Lawton.

THE SCENIC SMALL TOWN OF MEDICINE PARK, NESTLED

Two inns, along with a health sanitarium, dance hall, canteen, pet-

AT THE FOOT OF THE WICHITA MOUNTAINS IN SOUTHWEST

ting zoo, bath house, general store, school and other public and pri-

OKLAHOMA, HAS BEEN CALLED BY MANY NAMES SINCE

vate buildings quickly sprang up. The dance hall attracted the likes of

ITS FOUNDING IN 1908, INCLUDING, MOST RECENTLY,

Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. In the 1940s, the little town, with

OKLAHOMA’S BEST-KEPT SECRET. But in its earlier days, the little

its beautiful gardens, trees, footbridges and people-friendly grassy

town with the river that runs through it was known as a playground

areas, became known as the Jewel of the Southwest.

for many of the state’s rich and famous—and notorious. Among the

Beginning in the 1990s, David and Candace McCoy helped

former: Will Rogers, Wiley Post, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Among

jumpstart the rebirth of Medicine Park through construction and

the latter: Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde, and Pretty Boy Floyd.

renovation of businesses and residential houses as well as dona-

The cobblestone community—named after the many buildings,

tions of land and time.

bridges and other structures constructed from locally sourced

Today, Medicine Park hosts numerous festivals, concerts and

stones—was founded by a young lawyer had just been named state

other events that attract people from far and near. Check out

senator. Elmer Thomas, who went on become a U.S. senator, envi-

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sioned a need for a recreational area as well as a permanent water source for the newly established, nearby city of Lawton.

THE TINY RESORT AT FIRST CONSISTED OF LITTLE MORE THAN A LARGE SURPLUS ARMY TENT. TWO DAMS WERE CONSTRUCTED ON MEDICINE CREEK TO FORM THE BATH LAKE SWIMMING HOLE. SOON, CAMPSITES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WERE ADDED. LIKE SIMILAR RESORTS LOCATED NEAR NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, MEDICINE CREEK BENEFITED GREATLY FROM THE AUTOMOBILE REVOLUTION AND ITS ATTENDANT TOURISM EXPLOSION.

Among places you’ll want to visit are the new Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center (mpmns.org), which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Many of Medicine Park’s visitors also explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 1901 and today is one of more than 556 refuges throughout the United States managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. You’ll note that the Wichita Mountains look old—and they are. Capped by 540-million-year old granite, the mountains exposed and rounded by weathering during the Pennsylvanian and Permian periods.

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the refuge rangelands as a cultural and historical legacy species, the refuge is home to more than 50 mammal, 240 bird, 64 reptile and amphibian, 36 fish and 806 plant species.

Visitors interested in backcountry camping will want to make plans to visit the Charon Gardens Wilderness area, home to popular fishing lakes and trails for hiking. Additional points of interest are the refuge’s visitors’ center, the Holy City of the Wichitas, Quanah Parker Lake and Dam, Lake Jed Johnson and Lake Lawtonka.

While in the area, no matter what time of the year, don’t forget to visit Mount Scott, at 2,464 feet the second-highest mountain within the refuge’s boundaries. (Mount Pinchot in a special-use area is 12 feet taller.) Follow the paved road to the summit of Mount Scott, where you’ll discover a stunning view of the granite promontories to the west, the wind farm to the north, the lakes to the south and east, and Fort Sill and Lawton.

Who would enjoy a trip to this picturesque portion of the state?

History buffs, nature lovers, rock hounds, and hikers and mountain climbers to name just some. Check it out and see for yourself!

For more information about Medicine Park, including lodging (which include a tipi, cabins and cottages, bed-and-breakfasts and lodges), restaurant and shop descriptions, and things to do on your visit, visit MedicinePark.com. For more information on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, visit fws.gov/refuge/wichita_mountains.

1. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge provides a habitat for large native grazing animals, including the American bison, Rocky Mountain elk and white-tailed deer, as well as smaller critters, such as the prairie dog.

2. The cobblestone-clad Old Plantation Restaurant in Medicine Park offers traditional, country-style American meals. Medicine Park also boasts several cafes, bakeries and other shops-even an art gallery.

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natives) teamed up to follow their lifelong passion of fitness. Geiges,

stamina on rowing machines, performing reverse crunches on the

owner of SRT, had studied criminal justice and kinesiology at the

floor and barreling across the gym as they push weighted sleds.

University of Oklahoma before becoming an officer with the Norman

The class—designed to increase stability, strength, endurance

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The new space will feature men’s and women’s locker rooms, a spacious

we’re a high-energy crew and we like to serve people.”

lobby and a “little rockers” room for kids.

Service is one thing that sets this place apart from the rest. SRT

Each member fills out a goals sheet upon joining, and then

coaches pride themselves on providing a high level of care. It’s cus-

receives one-to-one guidance from SRT coaches. Geiges said he

tomary to be called by your first name, no matter how many people

enjoys working with the general population and takes satisfaction

are in a class, and the high-fives are abundant.

in learning what motivates SRT members and then helping them

“If we can connect and build a real relationship with you, that’s going to help serve you better in the long term,” Algard added.

The gym’s mantra is: “We give solid high-fives. We rock our music.

We train for life.” SRT coaches want people to not only reach their goals, but build a healthy routine that will keep them moving and

reach their goals. He was particularly moved by a member who, in middle-age, was concerned about living long enough to walk his newborn daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.

“He wants to be healthy and take care of himself so he can see that through 20 or 30 years down the road,” he said.

serve them throughout their lives.

“We can really teach people how to move better—that’s the name of the game,” Algard said. “We want to get people moving well. We want

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR alongside the best food trucks and pop-

A performance by The Cashore Mar-

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ionettes is a celebration of life. The live

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program consists of a collection of en-

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gaging pieces encompassing a broad

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Join us as Carla Scull, education

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Sample small bites and wedding cakes

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Elsie C. Brackett Theatre, Rupel J. Jones Fine Arts Center

bridal party gift vendors. At Indie Bride:

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businesses attend, from florists and

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Dino Den for younger dinosaur fans

Company, directed by Jo Rowan, as

CityRep Theatre. Tickets $15.

as well as inflatables and Dinosaur

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joy the daily farm attractions, from the

Buck Thomas Park, Moore

ever-changing America. Tickets $49.

carousel and locomotive rides to the

Bring your camera for pictures with

Children-under-13 tickets available.

four-lane zip line and gemstone mine.

the Easter Bunny and watch a daz-

tickets.occc.edu; 682.7579

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zling display of Easter Egg hunting.

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PARTING THOUGHTS From left: Me with my sisters Lori and Gina at our childhood home

My family moved from Ada to Norman when I was 5, and we spent the next several years in a modest Craftsman-style rental located near the University of Oklahoma campus. It was situated on a busy, dangerous intersection. The yard was tiny. The furnishings were modest. There was only one small bathroom, and I shared a bedroom with my younger sister.

Despite the lack of great curb appeal, I felt loved and safe in this place.

And, oh, the memories! Convincing my little sister that elves lived in the basement, and if you were quiet enough, you might surprise them in the open. Catching and releasing lightning bugs on warm summer eve-

WHAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME? ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

nings. Running races (barefoot) with the neighborhood kids. Hopping around the block on my pogo stick. Watching Saturday morning cartoons (“Jonny Quest” and “The Jetsons” were my favs) with my sisters on our only TV, a small black-and-white affair. “Helping” my dad run the push lawnmower, or my mom garden her tiny but productive garden plot. To this day, I feel a deep sense of nostalgia whenever I pass by the place that was our home for some of the best years of my life.

So, what do you think? Perhaps what makes a home is not so much its walls and roof or floors and windows, but shared remem-

MOST OF US WOULD PROBABLY AGREE THAT A HOME IS

brances of time spent in that setting with family and friends—mem-

MUCH MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. A house is simply a

ories of good times and bad, smiles and tears.

structure, the framework for something far greater and meaningful.

So go ahead, if you like, and feng shui your living spaces, hang some

So, does a house become a home via the process of furnishing it,

original art, change out your carpet for wood flooring, install rain shower

selecting window treatments, adding works of art, and other forms

heads in the showers, or turn a home office into a family media room.

of self-expression? Certainly, these things reflect the residents’ per-

Who doesn’t want their home to be clean, comfortable, functional,

sonalities, taste, and yes, even income, but I’ve visited houses that

entertaining and beautiful? Then begins the real fun: building memories

were exquisitely decorated, yet came off as cold and unwelcoming.

with family in your home that you will cherish forever. Pogo optional.

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