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BY: BILL MOAKLEY

Det. Glenda Vassar

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here are ups and downs to working as a police officer in your hometown. Just ask Norman native Glenda Vassar, a detective with the Norman Police Department.

“I thought if I was going to make an impact somewhere, I’d like it to be where I live and where my children live,” Vassar explained about the nine years she has served in Norman. “The only downside has been there are people I’ve dealt with that have not been happy with me, and I might run into them at the store.”

But there have been some unexpected advantages for Vassar as well. She was able to stop by the Norman High School baseball field when her son, Jake Jewell, was playing for the Tigers. Jewell is now a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels.

“I was able to sneak by the ballfield at times when I was on patrol and stand outside the fence and watch until I had to take a call,” Vassar recalled. “He was on the 40-man roster for the Angels for the whole month last month. I was able to go out (to California) and watch him pitch four times, and it was wonderful to see him.”

In the end, though, Vassar said working in her hometown or elsewhere behind the badge has a single bottom line for her.

“I like feeling as if I’m making a difference in people’s lives.”

Police work is actually a second career for Vassar. A former adjuster for State Farm Insurance, she found herself wanting to make a deeper impact in her community. So, while working one day, Vassar literally sought out a sign from above.

“I thought, God if there’s something else I should be doing, you’re going to have to show me what it is,” Vassar said.

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That’s when she received a notice the Norman Police Department was hiring. She figured it was the sign for which she had asked. A year and a half later, Vassar began her police academy training.

Vassar started her career as a patrol officer, working both day and night shifts before applying for an open detective position. Her first day in the detective’s division, she was told she would be working with the Mary Abbott House, a safe place for children to tell their stories regarding sexual and physical abuse and neglect. Crimes against children are among the most emotionally draining for officers.

“They’re difficult cases to work,” Vassar said. “You focus on the end. That’s how you get through it. You realize how many wonderful things you’re doing along the way.

Someone asked, ‘how do you do that?’ I said, ‘if I don’t do it, who will.’”

Because of the nature of the crimes, Vassar believes it is essential to provide a comforting environment for victims and witnesses to tell their stories.

“You have to take the time to let children know they’re valued, and you are going to listen, that you’re there for them,” Vassar explained.

In addition to her work with child crimes, Vassar also serves as a member of the NDP Peer Support program, which allows her to provide support to fellow officers.

“Officers see the most horrific things imaginable,” Vassar said. “There is a group of us who reach out to officers who have worked something traumatic. We make sure they’re OK.”– BSM

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School of Thought Le Monde Brings International Curriculum to Norman

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he options for educating children are growing exponentially. High class sizes in public schools, disagreement with curriculum and the price of private schools are all reasons some families have begun to branch out, looking for different options for educating their children.

Public charter schools have become an increasingly popular alternative, and in the Norman area, a new public charter school is using foreign language as the driving force behind its curriculum.

Le Monde International School, 1123 E Main St, began when the French immersion program at Regan Elementary was discontinued in 2017. Some parents whose children were enrolled in that program decided to create a charter school that would focus on foreign language, offering French and Spanish immersion curriculum, alongside state standard required curriculum.

Lance Seeright, the school’s principal and executive director, said Le Monde is looking to revolutionize the way students learn.

“There’s a value in language that is overlooked,” Seeright said. “There are rare opportunities to become more global citizens through language.”

Additionally, bilingual people earn five to 20 percent more on average.

Le Monde puts language as the focus in the classroom. Offering curriculum for grades Pre-K through 5th, Le Monde’s lesson plans, teaching strategies and activities are student cen14 | November 2019

tered. However, school officials are looking to add a grade each year, up to 8th grade.

Students can enroll in French or Spanish concentration, and later learn both when entering the middle school curriculum.

Le Monde currently has 202 students, which is up from 127 students last year. Students come from Norman, Moore, Noble, Oklahoma City and the Mid-Del area.

“Our goal is to create good citizens and for our students to have a deeper understating of other cultures,” Seeright said. “We want kids to flourish when they leave Le Monde. We are here to educate kids in a global world.”

He believes that having a working knowledge of a language and cultures other than their own can open numerous doors of opportunity personally, socially and professionally.

On Nov. 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Le Monde will host a Celebration of Learning event that will showcase students’ skills through performance and exhibition.

The event will be a fundraiser to help pay for additional space at the school.

The goal for this fundraiser is $15,000, a significant portion of the overall goal of $100,000.

The community is invited to attend the event and visitors are encouraged to contribute to the fundraising efforts with a donation in lieu of an admission fee.

For more information, visit www.lemondenorman.org or call 701-2125.– BSM

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Service Spotlight: Taylor Hendrix

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hroughout high school, Taylor Hendrix was a member of the track team. Now, he’s found that same team atmosphere in his career working for the Norman Fire Department.

Hendrix was drawn to becoming a firefighter not only because it’s a blue-collar job that would allow him to work with his hands, but also because of the chance to continue to be a part of a close group.

“I think the biggest thing, coming out of a life growing up in sports, you have your team,” Hendrix said. “It’s fun to work with them. We’re living with these guys for a third of our lives.”

As high school seniors, Hendrix and about five of his friends would attend their classes at Moore High School in the morning before driving to Choctaw to complete firefighter classes at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center.

By the time the group graduated from high school, they had earned several industry certifications. Hendrix continued his training and completed his EMT certification the summer after high school when he then began paramedic school. After that, he applied for jobs and started with the Norman Fire Department in January 2012.

Hendrix is currently a firefighter at Station 2 on W Boyd Street, a location he returned about two months ago, and where he’s been for four years total. He has also served at several other stations during his time with the department.

“I have a lot of family around Moore and Norman,” Hendrix said. “You try to get hired somewhere local, and it’s fun because you get to come to work and be in your area.”

The Moore native is working toward a promotion to driver, which could

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happen next year.

When not at the station, some of Hendrix’s favorite activities include training bird dogs, hunting, riding horses and riding four wheelers. At work, the unpredictability of each day and the opportunities to continue to learn stand out to him as aspects he enjoys.

“Every day is new. Every day we show up, we don’t know what we’re going to go to,” Hendrix said. “We don’t know if we’re going to go to a fire, an unconscious, a full arrest, a car accident. There are so many different avenues for learning and education.

“If you want to be a ropes guy, you can go do ropes. We have boat operator classes, options where guys can go work on their medical stuff, just so many aspects to it that it was really intriguing to me,” Hendrix said.

Hendrix added that when the firefighters are not on a call or studying for promotions, they spend time playing volleyball or doing other team-building activities that allow them to work together and learn about each other better.

“Honestly I’d have to say the cama-

raderie is the biggest part to me,” Hendrix said. “It’s human nature that sometimes you’re going to be around people with personalities that don’t always mesh, but then sometimes you have great assignments. The guys you’re around you just really, really like.” – BSM

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BY: LINDSAY CUOMO

Classic Christmas Returns to The Artesian in Sulphur

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lans are underway for the sixth edition of The Artesian’s Classic Christmas celebration and travelers of all ages are invited to take part in a lineup of unique holiday festivities.

The historic hotel in Sulphur blends classic holiday frivolities, with its own special blend of high-end comforts, offering visitors plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories.

“Classic Christmas at The Artesian takes you back to the joys of spending time with the ones you love,” said Justin Williams, area general manager.

“We strive to provide a magical experience where families can make new holiday traditions and create memories that will last a lifetime.”

Several new features are being introduced to this year’s celebrations including a third weekend of activities.

During the first three weekends of December, The Artesian Hotel will be abuzz with activity, and guests might even spot Santa Claus himself on the guest list.

“The lights, decorations, treats and activities set the scene for an unforgettable Christmas experience,” Williams said. “We hope many new and familiar faces will join us this year.”

Hotel guests can enjoy an array of amenities, including a traditional bathhouse and indoor pool, plus jovial music, beautiful decorations, carriage rides and special treats that encourage travelers to slow down and enjoy the merriment of the season.

Complimentary apple cider and hot cocoa will be served in the hotel lob-

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by on weekends to keep guests toasty throughout the day, and there will also be a special two hours each evening for milk and cookies with Santa.

The City of Sulphur’s holiday festivities begin on Nov. 30 with the community’s Christmas in Sulphur celebration. Festival goers can enjoy a variety of live entertainment and food trucks, followed by a Christmas Parade of Lights and the official lighting ceremony, as the hotel and other downtown businesses switch on their elaborate light displays for the first time this season.

The parade will roll through town with lighted floats and vehicles as eye-catching stilt walkers dressed in brightly lit LED gear make their way through the crowd. Another highlight of the evening is the Inspyral fire show, a high-energy duo that blends flame with daring circus artistry.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a grand appearance as they dash into town to join in the parade and other festivities. Children can enjoy a cozy story time with Mrs. Claus on Dec. 13 and 14 and again on Dec. 20 and 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. in The Artesian lobby.

Pictures with Mrs. Claus will be available for purchase. The annual Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 14 and 21. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the hotel front desk at 855-455-5255. The price is $150 per table.

Throughout the season, visitors can experience the beautiful display of Christmas lights in downtown Sulphur, trotting through town in a horse-

drawn carriage. Carriage rides run each Friday and Saturday night from 6 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 21. Reservations are available for this popular activity but are not required.

On Dec. 6 and 7, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area’s Flower Park will be aglow with more than 1,000 candlelit luminaries. Visitors can take a historic candlelight tour, exploring the breathtaking sight up-close. Tours last about an hour, from 6 to 9 p.m. and are free, but reservations are required.

Call the Travertine Nature Center at 580-622-7234 to save a spot.

As the season continues, a new addition to this year’s celebration is the chance to enjoy a Christmas serenade of live holiday music. The Artesian’s Fountain Club will host live entertainment on Dec. 14 and 21 from 8 to 11 p.m., offering guests a way to cheerfully unwind after a day full of Christmas fun.

Another exciting feature of this year’s festivities will be the opportunity to pose with a reindeer hanging out at the hotel entrance. The reindeer will be greeting guests on Dec. 14 and 21 from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

“Whether staying the night in Sulphur or just in town for the day, there are so many fun activities to enjoy,” Williams said.

For more information on this year’s Classic Christmas festivities or to book a room, visit www.artesianhotel.com or call 855-455-5255 to speak to an associate. – BSM

COMM U N I T Y

Mai Jeung

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ou hear it all the time. With youthful exuberance, a child realizes their calling and pursues their dream. However, real life is rarely like that.

Mai Jeung, a second grade teacher at Truman Primary School, stumbled upon the idea of becoming a teacher while helping her adopted brother.

“Many might say they knew that they wanted to be a teacher since they were little, not me. The signs were all there... but I didn’t see them.”

Her family adopted a child from Vietnam.

“He came to the United States two weeks before fifth grade. He knew no English, so I became his tutor after school.

“It was so amazing to see his progress.

I remember speaking with (one of his teachers) and she said, ‘You should be a teacher.’ That really influenced me to

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think about what if.”

Jeung moved to Dallas shortly after and began substituting as a teaching assistant.

“From there, I enrolled into Region 10, an alternative certification program in Texas.”

Today, Jeung is at the helm of her own classroom.

“I love the life-long relationships that I have created as an educator. These students and their families are so special to me.”

Jeung has found success in the classroom by utilizing an individualize approach, taking the time to interact with her students one-on-one.

“Some students may need some extra time grasping certain concepts. I’m able to take the time and figure out what gaps they have to help them close it.

Some students are ready to move onto extension activities.”

Jeung said her process is always evolving.

“I do a lot of reflection. I may teach the same content every year, but how I teach it is going to be different depending on the students.”

Jeung was named as Truman Primary’s Teacher of the Year this year, which she said was an incredible honor.

“I am surrounded by amazing teachers.

We have really created a community within our team and we help each other grow.” – BSM

Teaching Norman Nicole Lee

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icole Lee sees teaching as a way to pay it forward.

“I was very fortunate to have some wonderful teachers in my life and paying it forward to the next generation is something I have always wanted to do.”

Lee teaches second grade at Eisenhower Elementary.

“I took a second-grade position with the intention to move up at the end of the year.” But she decided to stay put.

“The second-grade experience captured my heart,” Lee said. “The impact you can have on their lives, specifically at this age, is something special.”

There is rarely a dull moment in the day of an educator. From morning meeting time with her students to a rushed lunch usually in between making copies, finishing with dismissal duties, Lee’s workday is full.

But Lee said the intensity is all worth it when she gets to see the impact she has had on her students.

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“It is the year-after-year relationships with students that really stand out. My most memorable moments come when former students return to visit with me.

It always brings a smile to my face when they bring up something that happened in our second-grade class, something I taught them. It’s so fulfilling when they share their successes with me, or just stop by to say hello.”

Lee sets lofty goals for her students, and she said they almost always achieve more then they think they can.

“Our class motto is go the extra mile.

I challenge them to not only be the best they can be academically, but also to be the best classmate they can be for one another.”

Lee also tends to the school garden, growing a space that she feels offers a meaningful learning experience.

“We are currently building grade-level raised garden beds for students to grow fruits and vegetables. Watching the stu-

dents take ownership in their work has been wonderful.”

Lee was honored as Eisenhower’s Teacher of the Year, and she said she is grateful to represent Eisenhower Elementary, and grateful to work in a district that is backed by community support.

“Working in Norman, you always feel that the community has your back and wants to see their educators be successful.

I look forward to teaching here for years to come.” – BSM

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NORMANITES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sean & Scott Bauman

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tan and Sharon Bauman started the biotech company in 1979 in a blue, sheet metal barn in Goldsby.

Now, their sons, Sean and Scott, are carrying on the tradition of creating a family atmosphere in the workplace.

The brothers grew up in the company, and Sean now serves as president and chief executive officer while Scott works as the chief operating officer.

This family-centered culture is achieved in part by the design of the building at 2701 Corporate Centre Dr. in Norman, where IMMY has been located for three years. The space features comfortable and welcoming elements with an open, collaborative floor plan. Each room also includes disco balls, which are set off anytime an employee experiences a win, like someone closing a big account, Scott said. IMMY hosts fun events, including a petting zoo and dodgeball and basketball tournaments.

“I remember it wasn’t very long ago, Scott and I were sitting in a meeting with some people from out of town, and we hear this kind of crash,” Sean said. “I just smiled because I knew what happened. We had a pretty intense game of Jenga going on, and the people who were visiting with us were looking at us like, ‘Is that going to make you guys mad?’ and it’s like no, that’s who we are.”

While IMMY features a fun atmosphere, the company is also focused on the mission of “saving lives one diagnostic at a time.” Currently, IMMY’s products are used at about 800 hospitals in the boydstreet.com

United States and in nearly 80 countries around the world to diagnose a wide variety of fungal infections.

One of the office’s collaboration areas is named Nomfundiso, after a single mother from South Africa who is HIV positive. She was diagnosed with meningitis through one of IMMY’s tests, and she was treated on time and recovered.

“Her story is important because I think it’s the reason that we do what we do every day … In fact, this room is where we do all our interviews for new employees. They see first-hand if you don’t want to do stuff like this, go somewhere else, because this is what we do,” Sean said.

The company continues to develop new diagnostic tests, with the latest one being for a form of fungal infection that happens mainly in transplant patients. It’s launching in the European Union and will be available in the United States in a few months.

Both graduates of Norman High School, Sean and Scott then attended the University of Oklahoma, with Sean earning an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a doctorate in microbiology. Scott took the business route.

IMMY continues to have a strong connection with the university, where several employees teach lectures and are part of mentorship programs both on the Norman campus and at the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.

“We’re definitely tied to Norman,” said Scott, who lives on a 40-acre farm with his wife, Carol, and their five children. Sean and his wife, Re-

nee, have three kids, including one who is currently at OU. When Sean and Scott started full-time with the company in 2000, there were eight employees. Now, the company has grown to 85. The company’s roots are still evident, with the original hand-painted sign on display and the main conference room bearing the name “The Barn.”

Sean said he and his brother feel fortunate to have not started the business from scratch but to instead build upon the base their parents created, a base that includes some of the original customers.

“We both saw an opportunity to make a big impact, and we felt like the base of customers and products that our parents had built was a great launching point to develop new products, reach new markets with new products and get existing products into these new markets,” Sean said.

For the Baumans, working together has been a positive experience.

The brothers agree on the big stuff, and even when they disagree on the little things, Scott said the business partnership works well because they have the same goal.

“Our whole lives, it’s never really been a competition,” Sean said. “We always got along. We tease each other, we give each other a hard time.

We’re brothers, that’s just what you do. But it’s great to always know that you’ve got your best friend at your side.” – BSM BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 31

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Records Clerk Tammy Weis

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emain calm and help. That simple idea became the mantra that drove the first few years of Tammy Weis’ professional career at the Cleveland County sheriff’s office.

Starting as a dispatch operator in the communications division back in the mid-1980s, Weis has filled several positions over her many years with the sheriff’s office. But, that singular idea of staying calm and helping remains a guiding principle for her.

“We’re here to serve the public,” she said.

Born in Oklahoma City, Weis moved to the Lexington-Purcell area in third grade, going on to graduated from Lexington High School.

“After I had my daughter in ’84, I was not working,” Weis said. “My dad was the utility supervisor for the City of Lexington, and the chief of police knew I was staying home. They needed a part-time dispatcher. He asked my dad if I might be interested.”

As a single parent, Weis liked the idea that she could take her baby to work, so she took the job and worked evenings for four months before it turned into a full-time position. She stayed with the Lexington Police Department until 1988, when she went to work for the Cleveland County sheriff’s office.

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Weis worked dispatch for several years and was eventually promoted to supervisor.

“I moved away to do something different and then ended up working at the Bristow Police Department,” she said.

“But my family was all here.”

Weis decided to move back home to Cleveland County and to the sheriff’s office.

“I came back as the receptionist because that was the only position they had open at the time,” she said.

During her years with the Cleveland County sheriff, Weis has worked as the administrative assistant for the jail administrator, and as a warrants and extradition supervisor. She has also done sex offender registrations and has worked in human resources and in records.

For a time, she worked night dispatch while attending nursing school during the day. After graduating, she worked as a home health nurse, but continued to work dispatch in the evenings. Once again, family would cause her to adjust her priorities.

“When I got custody of my grandkids, I gave up the part-time job and moved to days doing records at the sheriff’s office,” Weis said.

In total, she’s worked with the sheriff’s office for 21 years. Sheriff Todd Gibson

said Weis is an invaluable source of institutional knowledge for his office.

“The wisdom that comes with that experience is something that can’t be measured,” Gibson said. “We truly appreciate dedicated employees like Tammy Weis, who have given so much of their lives serving the Cleveland County community.”

Weis has worked for five different sheriffs, and with lots of different leadership styles. She said the camaraderie with fellow employees and the opportunity to serve the public are the things that make her work fulfilling.

“I like helping people,” she said. “You don’t always deal with the friendliest people, but you have to remember that they’re dealing with a bad situation, and put yourself in their shoes.”

Weis said she learned her work ethic from her parents.

“My mom and dad were both hard workers,” she said. “They taught us, if you want something in life, you work hard for it. I had my first job at 15. Being a single mom, I always had to work to make sure the bills were paid, and we had a place to live and food to eat.”

Now happily married, Weis said she is glad she has a partner in raising the grandkids, in addition to the support from her sheriff’s office family.

This is a continuation of our series on public servants in Norman.

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Dr iv i n g F ut ure Success

Norman Car Dealer Donates Car to Education Program

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recent car donation to Moore Norman Technology Center will help students accelerate their learning and cruise into new opportunities.

Gulf States Toyota and Fowler Toyota donated a 2017 Toyota Corolla to the center’s automotive service technology program in September.

Instructor Lee Dow said the car will help enhance student learning by giving them a newer model vehicle that will be like the vehicles they’ll encounter in the industry. Experience working with the car will add to their skill set when they’re looking for job opportunities.

“This is a tool for learning – a firsthand look at technology that they’ll be facing,” said Dow, an instructor in the program and internship coordinator.

Dow said the donation also helps accomplish a goal to update the center’s training fleet of vehicles to include newer models.

More than 100 students a year will have the opportunity to train on the donated Corolla. That work includes “bumper to bumper” repairs, Dow said.

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tomotive preventative maintenance, suspension systems, emissions control systems, brakes, drive trains and electrical work.

Student Noah Storey, 17, said he’s excited to start training on the donated car. For him, it provides the chance to work on a different make of vehicle. The Norman North High School senior is an intern at Fowler Honda.

He said the donated car allows him to expand his skills by learning about Toyota technology.

Storey said he’s also impressed with the center’s automotive service technology program, the support from instructors and the opportunities that are providing for students to increase their knowledge.

“We’re all here to learn,” he said.

Dow said he believes the Toyota donation also represents the support the program has from area dealerships and industry representatives, including those who serve on the program’s advisory committee. He believes those in the auto industry see the quality training that the center offers and the skills students display when they’re in the workforce.

“That’s going to give them that return on investment,” he said.

The car was presented to the center during a ceremony that included Toyota, state and center officials and

students. Officials talked about the long-lasting impact of the donation and the strong partnership between the center and local employers.

“Providing this vehicle for the automotive program to teach their students to perform modern technical vehicle repairs is very important to us,” said Gulf States Toyota Workforce Manager Robert Trevino. “We’re proud of our strong relationship with Fowler Toyota and Moore Norman Technology Center and the work they are doing in Oklahoma to prepare the next generation of skilled workers.”

Brian Ruttman, superintendent at the technology center, said having solid partnerships between the center and local employers is essential.

“To have Fowler Toyota and Gulf States Toyota make an investment of this size to our automotive service technology career program shows that they are truly committed to our students learning and training on vehicles with advanced technology,” Ruttman said.

“We are so very grateful to both Fowler Toyota and Gulf States Toyota for this donation. We look forward to a long, continued partnership, and we remain focused on providing qualified graduates for our local workforce and for the automotive industry.” – BSM

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Removing Barriers

Norman Schools Team with Community Partners to Create Equity

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aking down barriers, providing equity for students and giving everyone the same opportunities is an important goal for Norman School Superintendent Nicholas Migliorino.

One way to achieve that goal became evident recently when Migliorino realized the required gate fee at athletic events was keeping some kids from attending school activities.

“We have a ton of activities, and I realized not everyone had the equal opportunity to attend. So, I was thinking about how we can take down that barrier and provide all families with the opportunity to attend all activities.”

His solution resulted in the creation of a new program, one that would offer free passes for athletic events to students who appy for the free or reduced lunch program.

“Our goal is to have more families attend events which will, in return, continue to grow more school spirit and make people more aware of all the different things we do,” Migliorino said.

To qualify, a family submits an information form. From that form, students may also be eligible for additional services and resources.

By filling out this one form, “you actually are opening up a plethora of other resources that may include free or reduced ACT fees, camp fees as well as the free athletic passes,” Migliorino said.

Migliorino said the program would not be possible without the support of community partners.

“Partners are how we are able to do things,” Migliorino said.

Johnson Controls is sponsoring the

Athletic Pass Program and Rachael Barnum, senior field marketing specialist, said they are excited to support the program.

“Our company is always looking for opportunities in and around the city of Norman to support our citizens,” she said.– BSM

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he list of the best receivers in Oklahoma Football history is a long one and the debate over who is at the top may be impossible to answer.

whipped into a frenzy, and he began to lead cheers for Sooner fans and the OU band.

Now, we wait to see how his final chapter in crimson and cream will be written.

“On offense, I just wanted to get the guys clicking and be the leader for this team.”

As the 2019 season progresses, there is one point becoming increasingly obvious, CeeDee Lamb is putting together an impressive resume, one that will likely include him in that conversation.

A RED RIVER STATEMENT

Once OU’s 34-27 victory in the Red River showdown was complete, much of the attention turned to Lamb. The junior wide receiver’s individual performance was full of highlight moments that won’t soon be forgotten, etching his name into the story of the greatest rivalry in sports.

Lamb completed a jaw-dropping 10-catch, 171-yard, three-touchdown performance. To say he was feeling it would be an understatement. Lamb was jumping around strumming an air guitar, celebrating as he should. As the clock hit zero, Lamb raced for the Sooner end zone, where fans were 48 | November 2019

“I was rocking out,” Lamb said with a smile. “We knew that the game was going to be like this, and we knew that these guys were going to fight. In my mind, I’m just thinking, ‘Why not me? Why can’t I make the play? Why can’t I be the reason that we turn it up a notch?’

It had been a bit of a roller coaster start to the season for the junior out of Richmond, Texas. Lamb had a touchdown reception against Houston in the opener but that was one of just two catches. His monster 7-catch, 185-yard, two touchdown performance against Texas Tech seemed to be overshadowed by the fact that he had just one catch in the previous game and two in the game following.

Despite the inconsistent start, Lamb kept grinding. He put his head down and continued to work and was rewarded with a historic performance against Texas.

Lamb’s performance is one that will be remembered for years to come, in a series that is all about memorable moments. From the Roy Williams’ Superman play in 2001, Quinten Griffins’ six touchdowns in 2000 to James Allen’s game-winning touchdown in 1996, the Red River showdown is all about individual accomplishments that stand the test of time.

His numbers are impressive, but two plays may define just how dominate Lamb was against the Longhorns.

With just under eight minutes to go in the 3rd quarter, Lamb made a play that still is hard to fathom. He came in motion in the backfield and found himself uncovered in the flat. After a flea flicker, Sooner quarterback Jalen Hurts hit a wide-open Lamb at the Longhorn 30-yard-line.

That’s when Lamb showed just how special he truly is, surveying the field as he caught the ball near the sideline. He cut back toward the middle of the field, then he juked past Longhorn safety Brandon Jones, but four Texas defenders were waiting. As the quartet of Longhorn defenders converged, it looked as if the play might be over. But that’s when he found another gear and another lane.

Lamb broke through a diving tackle from linebacker Joseph Ossai and proceeded to kick it into overdrive, racing untouched to the corner, essentially walking into the endzone. The 51-yard touchdown reception gave the Sooners the lead for good.

“Coach Riley did a great job of scheming to get me the ball,” Lamb said after the game. “I tried to use my ability to make the best of every opportunity.”

For Lamb, that wouldn’t be the only big moment that he would have against Texas. Fast forward to the 4th quarter with 12 minutes to go in the game, Lamb pulled a tight rope act that again showcased his athleticism.

Hurts hit Lamb crossing toward the right sideline. This time with hardly any space. Lamb had a Texas defender all over his back. Somehow, Lamb not only made the catch, but was able to shake a tackle while powering through another. boydstreet.com

He then tight roped down the sideline, crossing the ball over the plane of the endzone for his third touchdown of the game.

Sooner fans erupted, pro scouts gasped, and the internet exploded, as two memorable moments in the history of the OU/Texas series were written into the long history of this bitter rivalry.

“He was pretty good today. No doubt we’ve been able to coach some great wide-outs over the years. We still got some time together. I’m not going to anoint him yet,” head coach Lincoln Riley said. “He’s a special player. It’s been fun, the journey with CeeDee, really just like Kenneth (Murray), too, seeing their development through the years. They came in here talented, hungry kids. They’ve really both turned into great players.”

CEEDEE AND HIS WHY

As the celebration on the field grew, Lamb was only interested in finding one person to celebrate with, his mother Leta Ramirez.

Ramirez has watched Lamb grow and excel, overcoming an incredible amount of tragedy for such a young man.

Lamb wears a gold chain with the number 32 attached. It is a keepsake he has worn since the beginning of his senior season at Foster High School in Richmond, Texas. Lamb wears the number to honor his late uncle Chester Ramirez Jr. who passed away at the age of 42, during the summer before Lamb’s senior year.

Ramirez was a decorated Air Force veteran and football standout. As a player, Ramirez wore the number 32, which is why Lamb wore three in high school and two in college. Unfortunately, the untimely passing of his uncle was not the first or last tragedy that Lamb would experience.

His stepfather was shot and killed when Lamb was 14-years old and his cousin, Casey Pickney, died in March 2019 after a battle with Lupus. So, it makes sense that after his performance against the Longhorns, the very first person that Lamb tried to seek out was his mom.

“Family is literally everything to me, it all starts there, in my opinion,” Lamb said.

“For me to go back and hug my mom, there’s no better feeling than being with your mom after a game like that.”

Lamb has turned tragedy into motiva-

tion. Everything he does is about getting better to provide for his family, and to build up those who are no longer here to enjoy his success.

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

The party was officially on at the Cotton Bowl, and Lamb’s performance was one of the major reasons OU was able to walk away with the win. As the Gold Hat Trophy was passed around and two separate OU flags were planted at the 50-yard line, the dominance that Lamb has shown against Texas became even more obvious.

In four career games against Texas, Lamb totaled 487 yards and five touchdowns on 25 receptions, helping the Sooners to a 3-1 record. There may be a reason why there is a little bit more fire when Lamb squares off against the Longhorns, and it goes beyond the fact that the junior wears crimson and cream.

According to 24/7 Sports, Lamb attended a Texas satellite camp in June 2016, the summer before his senior year of high school. Charlie Strong’s staff hadn’t offered Lamb a scholarship, so he went to the camp in an effort to speak with the staff and get on their radar. Lamb already had more than a dozen offers, but an offer from Texas still hadn’t materialized.

After taking over as Texas head coach in December 2018, Tom Herman extended Lamb an offer at the last minute, but it was too late. Lamb was Norman bound.

According to the same report, when asked about that satellite camp during the post-game, the Sooner receiver looked as if he was a bit confused by the question, replying, “I don’t really … I don’t really remember that one. But I’m glad you do, though.”

Then he looked the reporter in the eye, broke out into a big grin and walked away.

The final chapter in Lamb’s collegiate career is yet to be fully written, but he has already etched his name among those immortal moments in the history of the storied OU/Texas series.

Lamb may still be a work in progress, but once that final chapter of Sooner football is written, discussion may center around whether Lamb is the greatest receiver to ever play the position at Oklahoma. – BSM

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Magic Touch

BY: KAYLEE CAMPBELL COM M UNI T Y

Norman Dentists Use Technology, Personal Touch to Serve Patients

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entistry has come a long way in recent years, and much of the credit is due to technological advancements in the field.

But doctors Sara Spurlock DDS and Jennifer Jenkins DDS, co-owners of Dental Design Studio, are bringing some of these technologies to the forefront in Norman.

With dentistry progressing rapidly, they ensure they are providing patients with the very best care at their offices at 561 Merchant Dr. “We want to make sure that our patients have access to what anyone in any other part of the country have,” Spurlock said. “We want our patients to be able to get what they need and deserve.”

Self-proclaimed continuing education junkies, the pair said they are concerned about function, and take classes to stay informed about the development of new products, technologies, materials and techniques.

And their favorite new technology is something they call their magic wand.

“That’s hands-down my favorite tool,” Jenkins said. “This is how we anesthetize our patients in our practice. We use The Wand.”

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Dental Design Studio is one of only two providers in Norman, and one of 12 in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, who use The Wand, according to the product’s website.

Unlike a traditional syringe, which shoots the anesthetic into your gums, The Wand is a computer-assisted anesthesia delivery system that uses patented technology to administer anesthetic at a slow, controlled rate.

“When you feel an injection, it’s because of the bolus, the volume of fluid that enters your body,” Spurlock explained. “But this drops it in — drop, drop, drop.”

“It is a very small, delicate needle, most people don’t ever even feel the injection,” Jenkins said.

“We use it all day, every day. Every operatory is equipped with one. I can’t imagine going back to a traditional syringe.”

They also have equipped Dental Design Studio operatories with Nomad digital x-ray systems, which enable the team to quickly capture x-ray images and to do it with the lowest levels of radiation available, the doctors said.

The doctors are using several other technological advancements, but

there is more behind Dental Design Studio than just technology. It’s also in the people who care for patients.

They take a team approach to patient care, regularly working together and with other oral health specialists, making a point to treat patients like family and friends. The doctors said they have designed the overall experience to be personalized, comfortable and as fun as possible.

Although Spurlock joined the practice in 2008, and Jenkins in 2015, the practice has a longstanding history in Norman. Dr. Roger Bowman started the practice in 1966. Since his retirement in the early 90’s, it has carried on from one doctor to the next, that includes the recently retired Dr. Susan Whiteneck.

Today, Spurlock and Jenkins co-own the practice and they are proud of the fact that it is not attached to any corporations.

“We live here in Norman, we love our community and want to support our community,” Spurlock said. “We’re just Normanites who have a business here.” – BSM

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National CBD Pioneers Extend Reach with Norman Location

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new industry seeking to relieve chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety and many other health issues is growing at an unbelievable rate in the United States. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, has flooded the market and one Oklahoma-based company has continued to grow despite incredible competition.

Natural Native grows, extracts, manufactures and distributes high quality CBD products to 46 states around the country, and they have a brick and mortar location at 263 24th Ave SW in Norman.

Dr. Derek Mask, one of five company partners, attributes the company’s growth and success to their superior product. Mask said, not only is Natural Native’s CBD stronger than most on the market, they also work to ensure the highest quality through third-party testing, as well as in house testing. Before any product leaves for distribution, it will have been tested a total of four times.

“We’ve separated ourselves by using a certain molecular compound that increases the potency of our product and then we test everything numerous times,” he said. “There’s just nothing that compares.”

Natural Native products include both topical and oral ingesting products such as balms, water, oil, sprays and gummies.

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manufacture the CBD it used in its products. Now, the company has transitioned to buying hemp directly from farmers and the company manufactures the CBD through its partner company, Red River Labs.

In addition to producing a high-quality product, Natural Native is licensed and certified across the board. In fact, the company was the first CBD company to be approved to manufacture in Oklahoma, and it is now being used as a learning center for state employees that are starting to regulate the industry.

Natural Native got its start just over two years ago. Mask, a Norman dentist, became interested in the industry after reading about the opiate epidemic and deciding something had to change.

“I came across so many sad opiate articles,” Masks said. “A lot of prescriptions were being written for chronic pain, but I knew there was a healthier way to manage pain and inflammation.”

Having a background in science also sparked his interest in the endocannabinoid system, and Mask was passionate about the results CBD could bring.

In August 2017, Mask partnered with Woody Bannister, Danny Bannister, Chad Dobbins and David Hopwood.

Together, they have 30 years of distribution experience and a strong background in science.

“We’ve got some smart minds in this deal, and I’m not one of them,” Mask said with a smile.

Since the company’s launch and the continued buzz around CBD’s positive results, Natural Native has continued to expand. Large clients include United Natural Foods (UNFI), Sun Tan City and Family Video Rental. It has also partnered with Walgreen’s and is set to be in all 11,000 stores across the country during its next roll out.

Although research is still lagging, Mask is confident in the many ways he has witnessed CBD helping people.

“It can be extremely good for anxiety, sleep, inflammation, skin disorders like psoriasis, pain, nausea and can increase the function of the immune system.”

In his practice, Mask has also recommended CBD products for TMJ disorders and muscle pain.

“I think it’s a whole new industry where we can manage pain,” Mask said. “Not to just treat it but to use it in conjunction with other therapy.”

Natural Native is creating new products that they are excited to launch in the next few months and the team is excited to be a part of a growing industry.

“We’re getting better every day, and I consider us very competitive in the market right now,” Mask said. – BSM

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urn on local high school football this fall, and you’ll likely see the work of Anthony Wuestenfeld.

Wuestenfeld is a mild-mannered regional bank manager by day, but at night he’s creating the decals that local football fans all recognize. As owner, of Pro Line Designs of Norman, Wuestenfield designs, prints and creates some of Oklahoma’s most recognizable team decals for more than 50 schools.

What started as a hobby grew into a successful business that now serves schools in eight states. While Pro Line Designs values each of its customers, being local and helping local schools is what drives Wuestenfeld’s passion.

“I love working with the local guys,” Wuestenfeld said. “Every Friday, I get on the local channels that are playing all the football games, and I record every one of them. It drives my wife crazy, but I just have so much pride seeing my decals on the players.”

HOBBY TO BUSINESS

Pro Line Designs specializes primarily in sport decals, but Wuestenfeld actually started his small empire with collectable helmets. In 2000, he started making full-sized replicas of special helmets like the University of Oklahoma’s throw-back helmet with the big red stripe down the middle.

“It kind of went from there. I started doing player-specific helmets and mini-helmets for award programs like the Westmoore senior awards,” he said. “One day, someone with one of the booster clubs suggested doing fullsized helmets for the local high schools.

“That’s when I really got started.”

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“I officially did my first team decal six years ago when I did Westmoore,” he said. “At the time, I did a bunch of other stuff, but now I do strictly helmet decals. When I got tired of the quality the third-party vendors had and got frustrated by all the mistakes, I decided I needed to do the printing and stuff myself.”

In May 2018, Wuestenfeld bought all the equipment to make the tough, flexible decals, rented a spot in Norman and began pumping out his own decals.

“I started doing schools all over like Yukon, Choctaw, Broken Arrow, Westmoore, Southmoore and smaller schools like Oklahoma Christian School,” he said.

Early on in the business, he connected with coach Justin Jones, who coached at Bishop McGuinness, through Twitter. When Jones became the coach for Norman North’s football team, that relationship grew stronger.

“Anthony really goes above and beyond with the concept ideas I had for the design,” Jones said. “He goes beyond what any other vendor does. I started working with him when I saw that his product is high quality, but what really strikes me is how he cares about his company. He goes well beyond to make sure his product is exactly what you want. He takes the time.”

It’s also why Jones began recommending him to other coaches such as Atoka, Cashion and Rush Springs.

“I design the decals, but the coaches usually have an idea of what they want. I just help conceptualize

that idea into the finished design,” Wuestenfeld said. “I get to see my decals on the news and in newspapers, and it’s just so much fun.”

STICKING TO THE FUTURE

Pro Line Designs’ decals are as tough as the players on the field. They are made specifically for helmets out of tough, thick and pliable material that can handle the banging and bruising that comes with a physical sport.

But the printing and manufacturing requires specific equipment.

“I may have done my first team decals six years ago, but I started in-house production in May 2018,” Wuestenfeld said. “This is fun for me. I’m passionate about it, and I love to do the design and application. I’m learning every day. It’s a constant changing process and I’m always learning ways to be more efficient.”

In addition to football helmets, Pro Line Designs also creates decals for other sports and award decals. Wuestenfeld even made memorial cancer ribbon decals for the local fire department.

“This year, I did 56 schools. It’s a lot, and I just added Lexington. We are here to help, and I absolutely love working with the local guys.”

The local guys love working with him too.

“It all starts with talking. I’ll text him with a concept, and then we will have a conversation about what exactly the design should look like,” said Jones.

“He’ll graphically design it and send it back to me for my revisions or thoughts. He’s open to ideas, and he doesn’t get frustrated with the process. I think he has fun with it. I certainly have fun with it.”

For more information, visit www.prolinedesigns.net.– BSM

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SKIP: LARGE HOME APPLIANCES While you may find markdowns on large household appliances, like dishwashers and refrigerators, on Black Friday, you’ll find even better deals on long holiday weekends throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Labor Day and President’s Day. If your appliance is still working well and you’re just looking for an upgrade, you’re better off saving your purchase for a later date.

BUY: SMALL HOME APPLIANCES You can score fantastic Black Friday deals on small household appliances like coffee makers, toaster ovens and blenders, which may see discounts of up to 65%.

SKIP: JEWELRY If you’re planning on buying a special someone a gift that truly sparkles, don’t buy it on Black Friday. While some jewelry companies will offer slight discounts on their merchandise after Thanksgiving, prices on jewelry will fall significantly in December and even further in January. If you’re not in any rush, you’re better off waiting until July, when jewelry prices are at their lowest point of the year, thanks to the usual summer slump.

BUY: ELECTRONICS Crazy-low prices on electronics are a Black Friday basic. In recent years, supersized TVs were marked down by several hundred dollars by retailers like Walmart and Amazon. Discounted Apple products are another Black Friday favorite.

While you might find fantastic bargains on electronics this Black Friday, be sure to read the fine print before finalizing purchases. Some deals may require you to sign up for a pricey phone plan to qualify for the purchase. Others may depend on a store gift card to net you the full bargain; if you don’t typically frequent this store, it may not be such a great bargain after all.

SKIP: TOYS Don’t count on finishing up the gift-shopping for the little ones in your life this Black Friday. You’ll get much better prices on toys and children’s games in the weeks leading up to Christmas, when the shopping season is already winding down and retailers are looking to clear out inventory.

BUY: ONLINE DOORBUSTERS In an effort to attract customers, major retailers for years boydstreet.com

have been offering bargain Black Friday doorbusters. Many stores have recently started offering these deals online as well, so there’s no longer a need to camp out Thanksgiving night in Walmart’s parking lot to get the best picks or fight your way through crazed crowds. You can now shop at your leisure from the comfort of your own home. The best items will still get grabbed quickly, so be sure to move fast.

SKIP: FITNESS EQUIPMENT It’s always a good season to stay fit, but in the world of retail, the prime season for fitness equipment is January, when New Year’s resolutions are still fresh and relevant. Push off the purchase of exercise gear until after the holidays for a better deal. You’ll score even steeper discounts if you wait until February, when the post-holiday inspiration for getting into shape starts wearing off and prices start falling.

BUY: TRAVEL DEALS If you plan on traveling for the holidays, or for a mid-winter getaway, look for markdowns on Black Friday and Cyber Monday on airfare, hotel reservations and car rentals.

Make sure to check popular travel sites multiple times over the weekend, as the best travel deals are usually only live for a limited time.

SKIP: BEDDING Is your bedroom in need of a facelift? You should wait for January’s legendary “white sales” for the year’s steepest discounts on bedding and linens.

BUY: VIDEO GAMES If you’ve got a serious gamer on your holiday gift list, you’ll want to shop for discounted video games on Black Friday. You’ll find deals on the newest games at the bigbox stores and online at Playstation.com, Nintendo.com and Xbox.com.

SKIP: WINTER CLOTHING You’ll always get more bang for your buck when you purchase clothing toward the end of the season or even mid-season, and winter is no exception. You’ll see lots of splashy sale ads from your favorite clothing stores in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, but these are typically modest markdowns of 30 percent or less. For the real steals on winter apparel, you’ll have to wait until the calendar hits January.

Now that you know what to buy and what to skip this Black Friday, you can hit the stores knowing you’ll walk away with the best deals.

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BY: KATHY HALLREN | JOE’S WINES & SPIRITS

Bordeaux, A Timeless Journey in Wine

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s I sat high above the Garonne River in southwest France, I looked across at one of the thousands of vineyards that line the banks, and I thought about how little things have changed. The day before, I walked through the famous streets of Saint-Emillion with its Roman ruins still prominent.

The principal product and principal export of the region is also mostly unchanged. France produces 900 million bottles of wine a year and the country exports half of that production. However, as the No. 1 tourist destination in Europe, the wine staying within the borders of France is most certainly not all being consumed by French residents.

The famous Claret is a red wine produced within weeks of the harvest and made for consumption within a year. Although that was originally not the case, sulfites are now added to increase shelf life.

The Bordeaux region is surprisingly flat with slopes on the vineyards that are very gentle. The region was

part of England from the 12th century to the 15th century, with wine providing the primary source of wealth for the area during the era. Until the past 25 years or so, wine makers never directly interacted with merchants or retailers. Wine produced in Bordeaux was sold through brokers, appointed by the towns to negotiate and bid on wines.

However, recent trends now allow wineries to bottle and market their wine directly to consumers and to retailers. In Saint-Emillion, the streets are lined with shops offering tastings and wide selections of wine.

Whether you visit your local retailer or decide to visit Bordeaux yourself, you can have fun experimenting and learning. Either way, Bordeaux is a timeless journey.

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BY: LINDSAY CUOMO

Diving into Sick Season Keeping Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

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s the temperatures go down outside, many of us might find our own temperatures going up, but the old wives’ tale about the cold making us sick isn’t exactly based on facts.

It is true that doctors do diagnose more cases of illnesses like the common cold, flu, strep throat and the dreaded rotavirus and norovirus, often mistakenly called the stomach flu. But the winter months do play a role in increasing our chances for getting sick.

“We tend to spend more time closer together, breathing the same air, touching the same surfaces,” said Dr. Shaylea Beach, a family medicine doctor at the Primary Care Robinson Medical Plaza.

As we seek shelter from the cold, we are stepping into closer quarters with germs, but there are some tried-andtrue ways to reduce your risk of getting sick and Dr. Beach recommends starting with getting a flu shot.

“The best way to protect yourself is to get your flu shot as soon as possible,” Beach confirmed.

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Next up, Beach says the community should take note of practices used by hospitals and doctors’ offices everywhere.

“Wash your hands often with warm water and soap long enough to sing Happy Birthday or about 15 to 20 seconds,” Beach advised.

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do, Beach suggests parents have their kids “wash in and wash out” when they are around germ hot-bed areas like schools and daycares.

“Wash your (baby’s or toddler’s) hands when you get to daycare and when you leave,” Beach said.

She also encourages your school-age kids to do the same, that way they are less likely to bring germs in or out school.

And, finally, if you do find yourself feeling under the weather, Beach recommends that you stay home. Not only will you reduce the spread of the illness but you will also give your body the time its needs to recuperate.

If you are deciding on whether a doctor visit is in order, Beach said it’s important to look closely at your symptoms, a main concerning symptom being a fever.

“If you are having cold symptoms like a running nose, congestion or cough without fever or body aches, it’s okay to wait up to 10 days,” Beach said. “After that you might have a bacterial infection that needs to be treated.”

But, if you do have a fever paired with other common flu symptoms, its best to schedule an appointment sooner rather than later.

“If you have fever or body aches, you should try to get in within two days so you can take Tamiflu,” Beach explained.

There are plenty of over-the-counter medications and at-home remedies that can help alleviate your symptoms.

“Hot tea with lemon and honey and saltwater gargles for sore throats, saline sprays or rinses for nasal congestion, ginger for nausea are natural, at-home remedies you can try,” Beach said.

Just be sure to not use Afrin (oxymetazoline) for longer than three days or you might have to deal with a rebound phenomenon and make your congestion worse, Beach cautioned. Nasal saline rinses or sprays and nasal corticosteroids are safe for daily use.

There are a variety of over-the-counter medicines that can help you feel more comfortable as well, including pseudoephedrine for congestion, an expectorant for more productive coughs, dextromethorphan as a cough suppressant and Tylenol or ibuprofen for fever and aches.

“A good, one-stop shop for all those meds in one would be something like Nyquil or Dayquil,” Beach said. “But you need to make sure to read the label to determine the active ingredients so you can be sure to not to overlap.”

Dr. Beach is accepting new patients and she has some same-day appointments available. Her office is located at 701 E Robinson St, Suite 101. Appointments can be made by calling 515-1935 or online at www.normanregional.com. – BSM BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 75

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Growing into Holidays

Veteran Landscaper Offers Clients Array of Services

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ichard Frank seems like an unlikely candidate to have ended up with almost four decades of experience in the landscaping business. At 75, he still goes to work every day, sun-up to sundown. That old-fashioned work ethic has served him well.

“I like having something to do. Getting up and going to work in the morning keeps a person young,” he laughed. “I don’t need to make that much at it. Some people say I charge too little. I’d rather get it right for people and have a good reputation so they might think about having me back year after year. I’ll be 76 in November, and I plan to keep doing it, lights and all, until I can’t anymore.”

Frank has clientele that call on him for everything from holiday lights to flowerbeds and even light masonry, like rebuilding brick mailboxes.

Frank’s Landscape is a well-known name in the community.

“There are so many aspects to the business. There’s landscaping throughout the different seasons and then there’s holiday lights. I’ve run big crews of lawn mowing guys in the past, but I don’t do regular mowing anymore,” said Frank. “I’ve done water features, fountains and ponds.

You don’t see a lot of those anymore.

“I have someone working for me who’s an expert mason, and he’s really good. That’s an art, to get those pavers and stones laid out just right.

If they’re more than a couple of inches apart and not cut right, that becomes a tripping hazard. You can tell when people know what they’re doing.”

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Frank knows what he’s doing. After all, it’s not every landscaper who has almost four decades of experience.

He has lived in Norman since 1981 and opened his own business in 1983.

The Chickasha native didn’t plan on landscaping as a career though.

“I won a 4-H competition in high school. The prize was a trip to Chicago,” Frank said. His prize-winning entry was an insect collection. He credits that experience with solidifying his interest in the field of entomology and the fact that his mother worked at the Oklahoma State University extension service.

Frank studied entomology at OSU and spent two summers in the family’s pest control business before making the transition to landscaping.

“Crawling through attics in July and August was pretty miserable, and I knew there were better ways to make a business,” said Frank.

The biggest change Frank has seen in his 40 years of hanging lights is the switch to LED, which are much lighter and brighter. They can also tie into technology, with timers and apps that streamline settings and coordinate lights to music.

Frank offers one price for installation and removal of lights. He works with lights homeowners already have, but it’s also possible to buy lights directly through him.

“Not getting up on ladders and taking the risk of falling is a big reason people call me,” said Frank. “We’re insured and have years of experience with exactly this sort of project. And we can hang anything you want to decorate with, such as wreaths and garlands.”

Find more information at frankslandscape.info or call 833-9033. – BSM

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A Family Tradition

Masons Celebrate More than 50 Years in Business

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rett Mason remembers 1967 like it was yesterday — it was the year that his father got a harebrained idea that would change the family’s life.

The elder Mason teamed with a co-worker from his day job who lived in Ada and had the ability to crack pecan shells in bulk. From the Mason family’s east Norman home, they began the family business, which is now going strong in its second generation.

“We were a drop-off and pick-up place for the pecans to get processed,” Brett Mason said. “People would drop them off at our house. We’d take them down that weekend and give them back on Monday.”

Without modern conveniences like the internet, the family began advertising.

“We printed up fliers and Mom would drive us around,” Mason recalled about the family’s first year in business. “And anywhere there were pecan trees, we’d put them on the doors, bulletin boards at stores, on telephone poles in neighborhoods and they 84 | November 2019

probably put ads in the paper.”

Over time, they added equipment and even turned the family garage into a cracking and shelling room.

By 1983, the Mason family had purchased a tract of land in southwest Norman, off of Highway 9 and 24th W Ave., where they began cracking and shelling nuts on-site. Soon after, they opened a retail shop on the property as well.

Over the years, the family tried different ideas for their retail space, but nothing stuck, Mason said. That was until 2011, when he took over leadership of the family business. The store then found its place in Norman’s specialty retail community.

Today, Mason’s Pecans and Peanuts offers a taste of the gourmet, carrying a variety of nuts, dried fruits and fresh baked goods, as well as local honeys, salsas, jellies and jerky. They also carry an impressive selection of locally sourced rose rocks and other made in Oklahoma goods.

“We try to carry every kind of nut

there is,” Mason said. “My favorites right now are the hot and spicy peanuts or chocolate chip pecan cookies.

Lately, it’s the roasted-salted cashews.

Traditionally, it’s the Oklahoma mix.”

The popular Oklahoma Mix includes, roasted-salted pecans and cashews, almonds, pepitas, sunflower seeds, cocktail peanuts and three different types of sesame sticks; and it’s included in the shop’s made in Oklahoma baskets.

With the holidays in full swing, their team premakes baskets in several styles providing customers with simple specialty options like low-sodium and peanut-free baskets that are easy to grab-and-go.

Still, “most people come in and pick out a basket and they’ll walk around the store and pick the contents they want. Then we’ll wrap it up with a bow,” Mason said.

They even accommodate large orders and provide custom-labeled packaging, making company gift giving a breeze! – BSM

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BY: LINDSAY CUOMO

31 and Fun

After Three Decades, Goldsby Gaming Center Thriving

“The Goldsby Gaming Center is kind of a flagship enterprise for the Chickasaw Nation,” said Lisa Wolf, long-time employee. “Tribal leadership is very supportive of Goldsby and the center has a very loyal customer base.”

There has been plenty of change over the years, both for the center and for the industry. Goldsby grew its fastpaced style bingo action to include electronic pull-tab machines, slots and eventually became a test location for the table games that eventually moved into Riverwind Casino.

“At Goldsby, we opened a blackjack row and poker pit to act as our train88 | November 2019

ing lab for Riverwind,” Wolf said.

Following the opening of Riverwind, most of the gaming options moved into the new casino, allowing Goldsby to return to its roots.

“They went back to bingo and the pull-tabs which they still have today,” Wolf said.

But that seems to be where the center has found its best fit.

“People really seem to like the smaller facility. They like the small town feel where everyone knows your name,” Wolf said. “It’s quieter and people really like that.”

Wolf said Goldsby underwent a revitalization over the last few years.

“Bingo is made to be a fast-paced game because that’s what creates the excitement. For a time, things got slowed down. We reinstated faster paced games and themed promotions

like costume contests and ugly sweater contests. Our customers really like the new programming.”

Their anniversary celebrations aren’t likely to disappoint either. Organizers have a heavy hitting promotional plan in the works, rewarding the community with lots of opportunities to win big.

Drawings will be held every Saturday night from 6 to 11 p.m., with a winner every 30 minutes. Prizes include cash, an iPad Mini, Playstation 4, Xbox One and 65-inch TVs, all totaling up to $10,000 in value for the month of November.

The center will also host a three monthlong fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, lasting through January, with exciting opportunities to give.

To learn more about the center, visit goldsbycasino.com or call 329-5447.

– BSM

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hirty-one years ago, the casino industry in Oklahoma looked very different than it does today.

The Goldsby Gaming Center had just opened in southwest Norman and was one of the first gaming centers in the state as well as one of the first for the Chickasaw Nation.

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