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Improving EDITOR Done’s health and fitness are at the top of many people’s lists, Jerri Culpepper | [email protected] and in this issue of Cleveland County Lifestyle, we address the vari- ACCOUNT MANAGER ous ways our neighbors and friends are tackling those resolutions. Shawn Irie | [email protected] In one story, you’ll find out what various community leaders are CONTRIBUTING WRITERS planning in 2017 to boost their overall health and fitness levels. Brooke Barnett, Jerri Culpepper, Lindsey Davies, Another story shows how two area fitness centers are motivating people, young and old, Catherine Poslusny, Christian Potts to get physically fit in ways that are fun and dynamic. Our Hot Spot column this month features an exciting new restaurant and bar on CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Norman’s historic Campus Corner. Volare (pronounced like the song of the same title Crimsy Photography memorably sung by Dean Martin), is located where Toto’s stood for many years. Volare offers Neapolitan pizza, handcrafted in the true Italian tradition and baked inside a brick oven, as well as an assortment of tasty appetizers and entrees. The beautifully appointed, CORPORATE TEAM four-story restaurant (the second and third floors house offices) features a rooftop bar area CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Steven Schowengerdt with a fantastic view of Campus Corner and beyond. CHIEF SALES OFFICER | Matthew Perry Our Hometown Hero this month is an Air Force staff sergeant who in 1996 was awarded the Airman’s Medal, a distinguished military decoration awarded for heroic action and CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | DeLand Shore voluntary risk of life to save others, for his life-saving efforts following the Khobar Tower DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | Brad Broockerd bombing in Saudi Arabia, which killed 19 airmen and injured 350 others. He continues to ART DIRECTOR | Sara Minor help fellow veterans through service at the Dale K. Graham Veteran’s Corner. EDITORIAL DIRECTOR | Nicole Sylvester Also in this issue, you’ll learn about a worthy nonprofit, the Food for Thought ADVERTISING MANAGER | Janeane Thompson Learning Institute. The United Way partner agency offers cooking classes and food- AD COORDINATORS | Cyndi Harrington, Chelsi Hornbaker, safety preparedness lessons to some of the most vulnerable members of the community, Megan Seymour, Chad Jensen and teaches them how to make the best use of items found in the kitchen. LAYOUT DESIGNERS | Nicolette Martin, Cyndi King, Jessica Sharky, Dana Rudolph Also in this issue, we shine the spotlight on a cleaning service that “gets it right–the DESIGN SPECIALIST | Ashleigh Thomson first time,” and much more. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Melanie Carlisle It’s hard to believe, but with this issue, Cleveland County Lifestyle celebrates its first full year of publication. It’s been an educational, fun and fulfilling journey thus far. Publisher APPLICATION ARCHITECT | Michael O’Connell Jimmy Darden and I wish to express our profound thanks to you, our dear readers and WEB DEVELOPER | Hanna Park valued advertisers, for joining us on this journey, and hope you will continue with us in the ensuing months and years. Jerri Culpepper, Editor by Community ™ P.O. Box 12608 Overland Park, KS 66282-3214 ON THE COVER Nabilah Fountain is a walking ClevelandCountyLifestyle.com testimony to the success of Orangetheory Fitness’ Proverbs 3:5-6 unique approach to exercising. Fountain is the JOIN US TALK TO US Cleveland County Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Cleveland Moore fitness center’s area rep, co-owner and studio County’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of manager as well as a coach. this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. PHOTO BY CRIMSY PHOTOGRAPHY Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Cleveland County Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the 4 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed. CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS I FINE FURNITURE I BEDDING WALL & FLOOR COVERINGS I LIGHTING I ACCESSORIES Do you have the post holiday blues? Spruce up your home with new decor! CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION! Denise E. 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It was such a fun and collaborative effort, we wanted to share more behind-the-scenes photos with our readers. PHOTOGRAPHY CRIMSY PHOTOGRAPHY AND TIM BLUNCK MEET. EAT. Among those who came to watch were City Andrew Black and a helper from Meatball House on Magazine publisher Jimmy Darden visits with Councilwoman Aleisha Karjala, Cindy Holden Campus Corner set up the food and drink table prior Doug Echard, Tyson Heltzen with 1902 Limo, and and Micah Praytor, a financial adviser with to the photo shoot. Note the beautiful centerpiece Noble McIntyre with McIntyre Law. Echard and Merrill Lynch. created by Broadway Florists. McIntyre also served as models. UNWIND. Try Our Signature Bruschetta "Sundae" Linda Irie and Shanee' Newville, the mother- From left, Cindy Holden, mother of model Rachel The Montford Inn served as the picturesque and-daughter team who comprise Crimsy Remillard, visits with event coordinator Angela backdrop for the photo shoot. 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