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HEALTH & WELLNESS LI F E + C U LTU R E SPEC TAC U L AR SU N RISES FO RE T EL L B RI G H T 2021 W E LLN E S S FI T N ES S: M O RE T HAN J US T E X ERCISE

LOOKING FORWARD TO AN EXCITING NEW YEAR

At CCB if you know us, you know everything we do, we do for family. In reflecting on the challenges of 2020 and looking onward, I cannot help but let an assured smile overtake me. I am filled with such encouragement thinking about the strength of our community. We have been separated, isolated, tested and yet, we have endured. I see a closeness being cultivated that fills me with a love and pride I can only describe as “Familial.” No matter our struggles, we continue to find a way not just to survive, but to thrive. A prosperous year is just beginning to take shape. Let us keep encouraging one another as you have encouraged me. This is a record-breaking year for us all; within business, community and most importantly, family. May it be our best year yet!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 20 New Year's Resolution to Get Fit? Orangetheory Fitness Success Based on Science, Coaching, Technology - and Fun!

26 Spectacular Sunrises!

2021 Brings Renewed Hope for a Brighter Future

32 Kur Kuath Power Player, Positive Presence

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42 From the Navy to NASA Veteran Harley McPeek Has Spent a Career in the Clouds

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GOOD TIMES

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South OKC Chamber Enjoys Busy November The South Oklahoma City Chamber enjoyed a busy November, with several grand openings/ribbon cuttings and City Connection with Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone and Development Services Director Bob Tener. TEAM South XIII participated in their annual Education Day with tours of the Metro Tech Aviation Career Campus, a visit to the OKC Police Athletic League, and talks from multiple superintendents.

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1. Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Shockwave Energy & Nutrition | 2. Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Liberty National Bank | 3. Grand opening and ribbon cutting for The HoneyHole Dispensary | 4. Alta Mere OKC changed its name to Turbo Tint - Alta Mere Oklahoma City; the Chamber joined them in celebrating their grand re-opening and ribbon cutting. | 5. TEAM South XIII participated in their annual Education Day. | 6.

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A spokesperson for Netflix said they only reached out to smaller cities like Norman during the selection process. They said the year has been hard for many people and the holidays bring an opportunity to escape to a joyous time.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

N E W Y E A R' S R E S OLU T ION T O GE T F I T ?

Alyssia Edie on a field trip with her sons

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS SUCCESS BASED ON SCIENCE, COACHING, TECHNOLOGY - AND FUN! Earlier this year, Orange Theory Fitness Moore coach Kyle Dake coached his 2,000th class, a significant milestone.

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ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

Kyle Dake with wife, Sabra, and son, Colin

Alyssia Edie enjoys a workout session at Orangetheory Fitness Moore.

WAS ONE OF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

KYLE DAKE

TO GET MORE PHYSICALLY FIT, BUT DON’T KNOW

Age: 40

WHERE TO START?

Education: Studied biology at

I spoke with two coaches at Orangetheory Fitness

University of Central Oklahoma

Moore—one male, one female—to learn a bit about their own fitness journeys, and to find out why they think

Kyle Dake, who grew up as a student-athlete, has

Orangetheory, a heart-rate based HITT (High-Intensity

been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. A certified

Tactical Training), total-body group workout that com-

personal trainer, he has helped many clients reach their

bines science, coaching and technology, is so effective.

goals over that time period.

Orangetheory’s coaches guide members through five

“My philosophy on health and fitness is ‘make time

different heart rate zones: resting, easy, challenging,

for your health or you’ll be forced to make time for it

uncomfortable and All Out, telling you when to push

later.’ In my experience over the last decade plus, the

harder and when to pull back for recovery. The goal is to

most consistent form of exercise and nutrition is what

spend 12 minutes or more with your heart rate elevated

you enjoy doing. If you don’t like it. then you’re, more

in “The Orange Zone” to boost your metabolism, burn fat

than likely not going to do it very long. Fitness has to be

and burn more calories.

fun, and food has to taste good!”

What is not mentioned in the above descriptor,

During his four years as an Orangetheory Fitness

according to the two coaches, is that a fitness program

coach, Kyle has coached all fitness levels and ages, from

must also be enjoyable, or you won’t stick with it, and it

the 15-year-old high school athlete to the 75-year-old

must evolve as your needs and desires change over time.

client that wants to stay active and healthy.

Orangetheory offers both, they say.

“It’s really a place for anyone in an energetic, fun atmosphere with the best personal trainers in your back pocket to make sure you’re getting the most out of your hour,” Kyle says. “The biggest part for me right now is not only the physical fitness aspect of it during these extremely hard times, but also the CONTINUED >

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mental healthiness that goes along with our com-

“I was a college athlete, division 3 women’s

munity and support. Fitness is not all about what is

Lacrosse at Montclair State University, and through

happening on the outside of the body, but what’s

my athletic career, I suffered a few injuries which

happening in the brain as well!”

ignited my interest in the human bodies’ ability to

Kyle recently started a four-week nutrition and

heal, change and grow,” she recalls. “As an adoles-

exercise program at kyledakefit.com/four. Follow him

cent, sports were an outlet for school, home, emo-

on Instagram (@thekyledake), Facebook (Kyle Dake)

tions, changes, etc. However, post-athlete life hits

and Facebook Business (thekyledake).

EVERYONE, athlete or not... when practices ended

Kyle is a father to Colin, husband to Sabra and

and alarms weren’t mandatory, it became a deci-

“pawrent to two wonderful pomskies.” When he’s not

sion of behavior for me. Don’t get me wrong; some

helping individuals live a healthier lifestyle, Kyle enjoys

months are less consistent than others, but exercise,

all outdoor activities and spending time with his family.

activity and workouts at OTF have shaped my past, present and future for the better.

“Throughout my education and life experiences, one thing has been very apparent, both scientifically and realistically, in my life... if you work out, exercise, move your body in some way, you will in fact feel better over time, if not immediately,” she continued.

“My philosophy on exercise is simple: show up. If you do, before you know it, it will be part of who you are,

ALYSSIA EDIE

and it will impact your life in good ways. As I’ve grown

Age: 28

as a woman, my fitness journey has changed; just like

Education: Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

our members, what used to be a workout focused on a

Certification: ACE certified personal trainer;

glute hamstring tie or bicep growth is now focused on

National Academy of Sports Medicine

longevity of life. The focus is now to be able to lift my boys—Hudson, 4, and Hazen, 3—to hike with them, to

Alyssia Edie began working for Orangetheory

be able to watch their lives as I grow older.”

Moore in November 2016, even before it was housed

When she’s not at work or with husband Heath and/

in its current facilities. In her four years with OTF, she

or their boys and other family, Alyssia enjoys “traveling,

has done a little bit of everything, from signing up

trying new things and the occasional Netflix binge.”

members, to listening to them voice their goals (and

She moved to Oklahoma from New Jersey in 2015 to

helping them attain some of them), to watching them

pursue a master’s degree and begin 1v1 training.

change their lives for the better.

At the same time, she says, “the members at OTF Moore have watched me grow—in my life, in my family, in my fitness. Anyone you ask will tell you OTF Moore is something special, and our community is something special. You will never feel alone, you will never feel like

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2021 BRINGS RENEWED HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

West Sentinal Day Use area of Lake Thunderbird (Photography Tracy Cellum)

ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

Spectacular Sunrises!

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Dramatic sunrise over Skydance Bridge (Trina Arnold, Horsefly Photography)

IN DECEMBER, PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WERE SAYING, “I’M

To show our optimism for the coming year, we gathered photos

SO DONE WITH 2020.” The pandemic, racial unrest and political

of sunrises across the metro area. Some show recognizable land-

turmoil—followed in the metro area by a devastating early ice storm

marks, like the one of Skydance Bridge, inspired by Oklahoma’s state

that knocked out power for thousands, some for days, and destroyed

bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher, taken via drone by Trina Arnold/

countless trees—made for a less-than-stellar year for many of us.

Horsefly Photography. Ohers simply depict some of the lovely locales

With the elections over and coronavirus vaccines becoming widely available, 2021 is looking to be a better year.

around Cleveland County. Be sure to download your favorite sunrise from our website for use on your personal device.

And hey, happy new year!

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The sun rises behind the Keith Leftwich Memorial Library on the Oklahoma City Community College campus.

(Photography Robert Lane)

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SPECTACULAR SUNRISES! (CONTINUED)

Houses in the Hummingbird Hill addition in far SE Moore/NE Norman are silhouetted on a clear morning.

(Photography Kathy Griffith)

The sun rises behind the National Weather Center at OU (Photography Jim Kurdzo)

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Trina Arnold/Horsefly Photography mainly photographs nature and wildlife, but is a historian by trade, so she also photographs historical architecture. She loves to photograph people and to "capture the human spirit, for once the shutter snaps the picture, that moment is forever captured."

FMI: horseflyphotography@gmail.com or on her Facebook page at Horsefly Photography.

Michael Duncan has been a trial lawyer A tranquil beginning to the day at Cypress Lake, Cambridge II, Norman (Photography Michael Duncan)

for 35 years, but has been photographing people, places and things for longer than that. His photography has been exhibited in art galleries in seven different states. He sees his photography as his therapy.

Robert Lane is the official photographer for Oklahoma City Community College. He says, "When I'm not at work, photography is just a hobby. I'm mostly a writer and filmmaker who has been lucky to do what I love for the past 20+ years.

I'm originally from Washington, D.C,. and I've only been an Okie for 12 years. I'm married and I have two genius children."

Kathy Griffith is a broker/co-owner of and a Realtor with Prime Realty, but as a young girl, she took a career assessment that indicated "outdoor photographer." She is the self-appointed family historian through her photos, which are taken with an iPhone.

Jim Kurdzo was a postdoctoral fellow with the Advanced Radar Research Center on the OU Norman campus when he took this photo. He is now on the technical staff at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

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KUR K UATH STATISTICALLY SPEAKING, IT IS READILY APPARENT THAT OU’S KUR KUATH IS A POWERHOUSE ON THE COURT. He led the University of Oklahoma Men’s Basketball team in blocks last season, with his 5.8 blocks per 40 minutes ranking him second among Division I players. He came to OU following a successful junior college career, where he netted both regional and District I titles.

As a senior in the 2020-21 season, the 6’10” Kuath (pronounced “Kweth”) has no intentions of slowing down and has his sights set on the NBA. But for anyone who meets this standout forward, it is also readily apparent that the true story lies in the positive attitude that has guided him throughout his life. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, Kur’s family fled their homeland in the midst of uprisings,

Photography Ty Russell/OU Athletics

violence and a civil war. After briefly living in Egypt, the family was ultimately granted refugee status in the United States and settled in Utah when Kur

Kur came to OU in 2018 and will graduate with a bachelor of

was only 3. He grew up with a deep appreciation

arts degree in sociology this coming May, a milestone that he

for all his parents had to overcome to provide

calls his proudest accomplishment off the court.

safety and security for their family. He credits their

“I will be the first in my family to earn a college degree. In

constant commitment to education and building a

Sudan, it is not always easy to get an education. It is important to

better life with giving him the motivation to chase

me to show my younger siblings that it really is possible to get a

both his athletics and academic dreams.

scholarship and play the game you love. I am so truly blessed by

“Being where I am today means everything to me,” Kur says. “Where I came from, not everyone gets the opportunities that I have here. My

Committing to play for OU represented a huge step in Kur’s athletics dreams.

parents have had to sacrifice their whole lives

“Most junior college players don’t make it to the next level

to make sure me and my siblings get an educa-

without a lot of work,” he reflects. “I take pride in being able to

tion and have the best possible future. My family

call myself a Division I athlete. Being here at OU is one of my

motivates me every day to do better and get

proudest moments.”

better, both on and off the court.”

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After graduation, Kuath aims to continue his career on the court.

Photography Ty Russell/OU Athletics

“I would love to play professional basketball, and my biggest goal would be to make it to the NBA. I know there are also other options overseas.

Depending on how this season goes, it will determine what path I end up on.”

Thinking about life after basketball, Kur is excited about using his degree to help other athletes.

“It allows me to pursue my interest in therapy,” he explains. “My dream is to help fellow athletes.

Being an athlete is very stressful, especially if you are far from home and not able to see your family.”

No matter where the next chapter of his life takes him, Kur will treasure his time in Norman.

“I love the culture in Norman, and Oklahoma is a great place to be. I’ve been in a position where I’ve had nothing before, so I don’t ever take the little things for granted. I am really grateful for every opportunity I have.”

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“Our residents really enjoy the ambiance and community feel,

straight from the stone pizza oven, to unfor-

where hospitality really is the focus,” Executive Director Willena

gettable meals such as prime rib and lobster

Ferguson explains. “We focus on making sure that our residents are

in the elegant reservation-only Grille Room.

enjoying themselves and delighting in all that we have to offer.”

Building on the community’s resort-like

The new facility, located at 10801 South May Ave., opened in

feel, residents can enjoy activities and

March and offers a new take on traditional assisted living. Willena

events designed to engage their physical,

is no stranger to planning and opening senior living facilities, and

mental, spiritual and social well-being.

she explains that she’s never experienced another property quite like HarborChase.

“We offer a wide variety of programs, from yoga to pottery, as well as a game room, shuf-

“This is the fourth property that I have opened, but it is by far the

fleboard, bible study and art,” Willena says.

most elegant and extraordinary property that I’ve ever been a part

“We want to encourage family togetherness,

of,” she explains. “While it is built within a medical framework, our

so we include activities and games to bring in

focus is completely and totally on hospitality.”

children, grandchildren and great grandchil-

Among the many amenities, HarborChase offers a full-service bistro

dren and make their time together enjoyable.”

for casual dining, bar and cocktail lounge, upscale fine dining restau-

In addition, residents and their families

rant, full-service barber and beauty salon, putting green, art studio, club

can enjoy the outdoor kitchen in the central

room, and fitness center. The facility offers daily housekeeping service,

courtyard, complete with a seating area and

scheduled transportation, and three chef-prepared meals daily.

grill that are perfect for family cookouts.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) The facility also includes an 1,800-square-foot FEMA-

The facilities’ attentive and caring medical staff

approved safe room, designed to withstand 500 mph winds.

provides all needed care, while nurturing an active,

“Our facility is very safe. Many of our residents are

independent lifestyle for residents.

tornado survivors, so we are delighted to provide a

“Families don’t have to worry if someone is available

place where they can feel safe and enjoy a sense of

that can help their loved one,” Willena adds. “They can

security,” Willena adds.

feel confident that someone will always be there for any

Families can also rest easy, knowing that their loved ones are receiving the best possible medical care.

care that their loved one might need.”

HarborChase also offers a special neighborhood

“One of our biggest benefits is that we have top-

called The Cove, designed to provide secure and digni-

notch nursing care available 24 hours a day,” Willena

fied memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s

notes. “While other facilities may only have care

Disease or other forms of dementia. The Cove is inten-

available eight hours a day, our around-the-clock

tionally kept small, with a high staff to resident ratio, in

care allows us to manage services that many assisted

order to provide a higher level of care.

living centers simply cannot. Being continuously

“All of our memory care staff have very intense training

staffed with high-quality health care professionals

on the different aspects of Alzheimer’s, brain injuries and

allows us to provide non-stop attention for condi-

dementia. This ensures that they are best prepared to

tions such as diabetes, gastrointestinal tube feedings

handle the challenges that our residents face. Our staff

and more. We provide a higher level of care, and the

get to know the residents as people, and make sure they

peace of mind that brings.”

feel safe and cared for,” Willena explains.

“OUR RESIDENTS REALLY ENJOY THE AMBIANCE AND COMMUNITY FEEL, WHERE HOSPITALITY REALLY IS THE FOCUS,” EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLENA FERGUSON EXPLAINS. “WE FOCUS ON MAKING SURE THAT OUR RESIDENTS ARE ENJOYING THEMSELVES AND DELIGHTING IN ALL THAT WE HAVE TO OFFER.”

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Transitional memory care is also available for residents who have some memory loss but are still able to live independently in assisted living apartments.

Respite care services, in both assisted living and memory care, provide short-term solutions for families that need temporary care.

“We have a dedicated apartment available for guests who stay with us for periods of time ranging from three days to 30 days. It’s a great option for families taking vacations, or who want to see how their loved one might enjoy being part of our community. Often, after they see how happy their family member is, they end up moving in!”

HarborChase offers both one- and two-bedroom apartments in their assisted living neighborhood, with comparable rates to other facilities in the area.

“Just because we are brand-new doesn’t mean it has to cost more,” Willena concludes. “My goal is for each family member to know that their loved one is receiving the best possible care in the most engaging and enjoyable environment. Our facility is truly amazing!”

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HOMETOWN HERO

From the Navy to NASA VETERAN HARLEY MCPEEK HAS SPENT A CAREER IN THE CLOUDS

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F lying is exciting , ch allenging , and obviously t here's a lot of teamwork going int o t he missions," he said.

For me as an individual, when you're flying , you're above t he world, and you're in cont rol. I loved it."

"

FROM FLYING NAVY PLANES OFF AN AIR-

U.S. Naval reserves for the next 18 years,

CRAFT CARRIER DECK, TO THE FRONT

rising to the rank of commander. As part of

LINES OF NASA’S SPACE SHUTTLE PRO-

those duties, he flew both H3 helicopters

GRAM, TO HIS CURRENT MISSION HELP-

from Rhode Island and Massachusetts and

ING VETERANS THROUGH NORMAN’S

operating from various naval vessels. Or as

AMERICAN LEGION POST 88, HARLEY

he put it, “anything with a helo deck.” He also

MCPEEK DEFINITELY FITS THE CATE-

took the time to earn his master’s degree in

GORY OF A HOMETOWN HERO.

business administration from the University

Originally from West Virginia, McPeek served on active duty as a naval aviator

of South Alabama. Serving his country, however, continued to be first and foremost.

from 1964 to 1969, achieving the rank of lieu-

“We often had more flight time as reserv-

tenant. During his time in the service, he was

ists than the guys on active duty,” McPeek

stationed aboard the carriers USS Wasp and

said. “In fact, we were the first reserve squad-

USS Essex, where he flew S-2 fixed-wing

ron ever to deploy on an attack carrier.”

planes and participated in anti-submarine

In what might be seen as foreshadowing of

warfare activities in the Atlantic, Caribbean

his later career, McPeek also was among the

and Mediterranean oceans. Pursuits of

Naval team charged with retrieving a number

Soviet nuclear submarines, carrier landings

of NASA astronauts from the ocean after their

in bad weather, and other hair-raising inci-

space capsules’ splashdown to earth.

dents were frequent, he said.

Outside the service, McPeek utilized his

“Flying is exciting, challenging, and obvi-

mechanical and leadership abilities to build a

ously there’s a lot of teamwork going into the

successful civilian career, starting with CIBA

missions,” he said. “For me as an individual,

Geigy Corp., where he worked as a produc-

when you’re flying, you’re above the world,

tion foreman supervising industrial chemical

and you’re in control. I loved it.”

production. In 1981, he began a prestigious

McPeek decided he wanted to become

14-year stint with Lockheed Martin Michoud

a pilot as a teenager, after seeing Air Force

Space Systems, where he helped create and

planes fly overhead, and chose to become a

maintain the external fuel tanks for the Space

Naval aviator after speaking with their col-

Shuttle. During his tenure with Lockheed, he

lege recruiters at West Virginia University.

received the company’s NOVA award for his

He joined the service at age 21, and got his

work, and in January 1981 was designated

wings and commission on his 23rd birthday.

a Space Shuttle Launch Honoree. The

After retiring from active duty, McPeek

latter award was given for his work imple-

completed undergraduate training at the

menting redesigns to the shuttle’s liquid

University of Rhode Island. He served in the

hydrogen fuel tanks.

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"

HOMETOWN HERO (CONTINUED) “It was challenging, to say the least,” McPeek said of his time with the shuttle program. “There are so many different parts, and the process to put them together is so precise, and there’s no room for error, of course. There are literally miles and miles of welds on the shuttle fuel tanks, just as one example. So, it was challenging, but at the same time it was great because of the visibility and importance of what we were doing.”

After living in Louisiana for several decades, McPeek and his wife, Sandra, moved to Norman several years ago to be near her daughter and grandson. He had been an inactive member of the American Legion for many years, but decided it was time to become involved.

Since March 2018, McPeek has served as an accredited Veterans Service Officer for Norman’s Post, where he works to help veterans and their dependents obtain disability and other benefits. He’s also a big part of its community outreach programs, helps organize the annual Veterans’ Day parade, and serves as the Post’s unofficial photographer.

Of his VSO duties, McPeek said, “I feel like I’m contributing to other vets. They’re a group that’s uncared for, especially from Vietnam and some of the more recent conflicts. They have needs that haven’t been met, and it just seemed the Christian thing for me to do at this point.”

McPeek said he is fiercely proud of his time in the service, and stays in touch with many of his fellow comrades in arms.

“You go through so many things together as a team,” he said. “You make friendships in the military that you just don’t make anywhere else.”

As an accredited Veterans Service Officer for Norman’s Post, McPeek works to help veterans and their dependents obtain disability and other benefits.

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Michael Corrales

For those living in the metro area, an early ice storm in November meant more school closings, widespread power outages and treacherous roadways due to massive overhanging branches that threatened to fall on people, vehicles, homes and businesses alike.

Of course, real threats—to life, property and prosperity—surround us in even “good” years. In Oklahoma, we face tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and other natural phenomena, as well as random events such as vehicular accidents, accidental falls at home and burglaries.

While there’s no way to totally protect yourself and your family from these and other threats, there is one thing everyone—homeowners, renters, business people, etc.—can do to help mitigate the negative effects. Purchase adequate insurance.

Michael “Mike” Corrales with Corrales & Associates Allstate Team has, quite literally, made it his life mission to ensure that an unfortunate situation like a house fire or F-4 tornado doesn’t prove catastrophic for his agency’s clients. This is done by helping each client come up with an affordable, prudent insurance plan to protect their major investments, including policies for the home, auto, motorcycle, boat and/or RV. Corrales & Associates also offers commercial, life and even pet health insurance.

Mike established Corrales & Associates in October 2020, but while the agency itself is young, it’s a part of Allstate, which has been a trusted company for almost 90 years.

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During the pandemic, Mike and his agency staff have worked closely with clients to help them purchase or maintain insurance policies adequate to cover any possible obligations following a claim but that’s affordable when wages/income has been negatively affected over the short term.

Looking at insurance policies in general, Mike says the one that is too often neglected is life insurance.

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Mike and his associates also work hard to “insure” something that doesn’t come in a policy: a strong community.

“Our agents are active in civic clubs and various community organizations,” he says. “We recognize the importance of being

Most people, Mike says, have several insurance needs,

involved in the community and giving back to our neighbors.

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BATHS

Park Glenn Acres, Moore

$689,900

$620,000

89%

165

5

5.1

Joshua's Landing, Moore

$649,000

$640,000

98%

182

4

3.1

Cascata Lakes 3, SW OKC

$589,900

$587,500

99%

51

4

4.1

Preserve at Parkside, SW OKC

$474,900

$465,000

97%

9

3

2.1

Rivendell Sec 6, SW OKC

$469,900

$469,900

100%

2

5

4.1

Rural Moore

$450,000

$475,000

105%

5

3

2.1

Rivendell Sec 6, SW OKC

$425,000

$395,000

92%

8

4

3.1

Mountain Brook, Norman

$424,900

$397,000

93%

110

5

4

Rockport, SW OKC

$379,900

$369,000

97%

23

4

3.1

Southridge, Norman

$375,000

$375,000

100%

19

2

2.1

Lost Creek, Moore

$374,000

$355,000

94%

101

4

2.1

Brookhaven Square 3, Norman

$370,000

$345,000

93%

92

3

3.1

Turtle Lake, SE OKC

$345,000

$345,000

100%

1

4

3.1

Cedar Lane II, Norman

$336,750

$320,496

95%

84

5

4

The Waters, Moore

$331,340

$334,340

100%

106

4

3

Twin Lakes, Moore

$325,000

$309,000

95%

2

3

2.1

Pleasant Valley Estates, Norman

$325,000

$310,000

95%

31

4

2.1

Hansmeyer Heights, Norman

$324,000

$300,000

92%

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3

Castlerock 3, Norman

$314,500

$320,000

101%

15

4

2

Warwick 2, Norman

$285,000

$300,000

105%

1

4

2.1

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premier healthcare CLINIC FOCUSES ON WELLNESS CARE, TAKES INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH

BOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Roy: I was born and raised in the Netherlands, where I

ROY SLOOTHEER AND HIS WIFE, AMBER REDDING-

completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology. I immigrated

SLOOTHEER, RECENTLY OPENED A NEW HEALTH

to this country and earned a second psychology degree from

CARE CLINIC IN THE METRO THAT TAKES A DIFFERENT

Ashford University in 1995. I was a volunteer firefighter and

APPROACH TO MEDICINE THAN ITS COMPETITORS.

paramedic specialist for 12 years while living in Altoona, Iowa.

Premier Healthcare takes a more holistic approach to

In 2010, I completed my nursing (RN) degree and worked as

patient care, and focuses more attention on wellness—that is,

an ER nurse in one of the largest hospitals in Iowa. I earned

making lifestyle changes that help prevent disease and illness.

a master of nursing degree (family nurse practitioner) with

This approach comes both from Roy’s upbringing in the

honors from Graceland University in 2016. As a nurse prac-

Netherlands, where he says a more holistic and natural

titioner, I have experience in urgent care, emergency/trauma

approach is the norm for health care, and from their combined

care and thoracic oncology surgery.

experiences in the area of urgent care.

WHAT SETS PREMIER HEALTHCARE APART YOUR EDUCATIONAL/CAREER BACKGROUNDS?

FROM OTHER METRO MEDICAL PROVIDERS?

Amber: I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in

Roy: Every patient is unique and needs a personalized

2004 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a bachelor

approach. We meet with the patient and discuss goals to

of nursing degree (RN) at Oklahoma State University in 2008.

obtain optimal achievable health through a holistic approach,

In 2016, I earned a master of science degree with honors in

which may include counseling in such areas as nutrition, smok-

nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Graceland University,

ing cessation, stress management and alternative medicine. If

where Roy and I first met. I am scheduled to earn a doctorate of

needed, we will refer to patient to specialists.

nursing practice from OU in May 2021. As an RN, I’ve worked in

Amber: Another important aspect of our practice is that we

women’s health, mom/baby postpartum, and labor and delivery

are independent and not linked to a large organization or hos-

at OU Medical Center for two years, then as a recovery nurse for

pital that will limit us in referring patients to specialists.

Dean McGee Eye Surgery Center for six years. I have practiced in emergency medicine, pediatric surgery and urgent care.

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WHAT SPECIAL SERVICES DOES THE CLINIC OFFER? Amber: We offer primary care with an after-hours clinic and

COVID-19 MEASURES BEING TAKEN TO ASSURE STAFF AND PATIENTS’ SAFETY?

opening hours on Saturdays so our patients do not have to

Amber: Everything possible. For example, our staff wear

take an afternoon off from work to come in. We also accept

surgical masks while in the clinic (N95 masks while seeing

patients on a walk-in basis as needed.

patients with COVID symptoms) and each room is cleaned

We offer strep, flu and COVID testing, as well as cholesterol and blood glucose (A1C) testing. Amber offers well-woman

and sanitized after every patient. We also offer the option of swabbing those with COVID symptoms in their car.

exams (including PAP smears), and we both offer help with weight loss, nutrition, stress management, smoking cessation,

CAN YOU SHARE SOME PERSONAL THINGS

and healthy lifestyle education. Sick visits are welcome, as well

ABOUT YOU AND YOUR WIFE?

as minor injuries such as cuts (we can perform suturing and minor wound care), scrapes, burns and minor sprains/strains.

Roy: My first non-fiction book, Broken Glass, published earlier this year, details the journey of my late wife, Becky, and our family as we navigated through her lung cancer diagno-

WHAT IS MEANT BY YOUR TAGLINE,

sis, treatment and eventual passing. I am currently working

“PRIMARY CARE FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS?”

on part two, which covers the grieving experiences I and my

Roy: Amber and I are husband and wife, and we are a family

boys experienced after losing her. I am also working on my first

with our employees as well. We’d like to think that our patients

fiction book: it is a spy-type novel full of action and adventure!

will become like family over the years as well!

I also enjoy traveling, working out and spending time with my wife and our three children, Connor, Dane and Bella.

ARE YOU/YOUR STAFF ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY?

Amber: We met while in our master’s program at Graceland

Roy: Our goal in starting this clinic was always to give back

University. I lived here in Oklahoma and Roy was still living

to our community by providing personalized, convenient health

in Iowa. We bonded a lot over class discussions and became

care. Amber and I are active members in the Association of

Facebook friends. Eventually our conversations became lon-

Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners and donate to many charities.

ger, and one day he asked if he could drive eight hours from

We donate frequently to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude

Iowa to Moore to take me to dinner. We were engaged after

Hospital and Food for the Poor.

four weeks of dating and married after five weeks, so the rest,

Our nurse and office manager, Mika Gibson, does a yearly

as they say, is history!

blanket and coat drive for the homeless in our area.

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