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id you make any resolutions for the New Year? 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

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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.

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AROUND HEALTH FAIR, GENEALOGY RESEARCH AMONG PROGRAMS SET BY LIBRARIES The Pioneer Library System’s January line-up of programming offers something for every age, with topics ranging from health care TOWN to genealogy. A few of those offerings are listed below. NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL Tuesdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.–Eat Better, Move More! an eight-week series for adults focusing on self-care behaviors, nutrition goals and more. Saturday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.–Literacy Tutor Training, for adults ages 18 and up. Volunteer tutors help their library’s Adult Literacy Services department. This training is a place to learn about tutoring either English as a Second Language students or native speakers wanting to improve their literacy. NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY WEST Wednesday, Jan. 25, Noon–Lunch and Listen, the library’s free monthly lunchtime concert series, this month features composer and pianist Steve Sewell. NOBLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, Jan. 19, 1:30 p.m.–Genealogy for Beginners, featuring resources for researching family history, from the Federal Census and cemetery records to online sites like Ancestry.com. MOORE PUBLIC LIBRARY Friday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.–Healthy Eating on a Budget, led by Teresa Brown of Norman Regional Health System, looking at tips and exam- ples for enjoying healthy food but not paying a fortune to do so. SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:30 p.m.–New Year, New You Health Fair, featuring a variety of community partners providing information, giveaways, free health screenings, and health and wellness information booths and even free haircuts for children. Funded by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with funds from Library Services and Technology, a federal source of library funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL SET FOR JAN. 28 The Firehouse Art Center’s Chocolate Festival, the center’s big- CAMPAIGN NETS 4 TONS OF FOOD gest community event and the premiere food festival in the region More than 4 tons of food was delivered to families in need over for chocolate-inspired goods, will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, at the the holiday season, thanks to the Pioneer Library System’s “Food Marriott Conference Center and Hotel, 2801 State Highway 9 East, in for Fines” campaign. Norman. Tickets may be purchased online at normanfirehouse.com. The program gives readers, who may have had a little trouble get- Tickets for the one-hour premiere tasting session, which kicks off ting their library materials checked in on-time, the chance to make at the festival at 10:30 a.m. and allows chocolate lovers 15 samples, are least some of their fines go away with the donation of a non-perish- $50. Regular session tickets, which give fair-goers 10 samples, are $30. able canned or boxed food items. During the festival, partnering restaurants and businesses will offer The 11 PLS libraries collected a total of approximately 8,200 thousands of samples of delectable treats. Proceeds support the pounds of food, which comes to more than 4 tons, to food pan- Firehouse Art Center’s art education programs. tries around Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties With over 4,000 attendees each year, this successful event was during the holiday season. The total marks a large increase over voted the 2011 “Best Charity Event” by Oklahoma Magazine, has been last year, when donations topped the three-ton mark. So far third on the Food Network’s Top 10 National Food Festival list, and around 33 tons of food have been donated since the “Food for has been featured in Bon Appétit and Southern Living magazines. Fines” campaign began in 2005.

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RarcharA STORIED VETERAN, Tortorello A HIGHER CALLING archar S. Tortorello laughs when he says his commander. “The work was more admin- Rthat he could write a book about his life, istrative, not necessarily what I wanted to be ARTICLE BROOKE BARNETT but a quick conversation reveals just how true doing,” he recollects. PHOTOGRAPHY that statement is. Tortorello spent 20 years in It was during this time that he encountered CRIMSY PHOTOGRAPHY the U.S. Air Force (from 1987 to 2007), taking a distraught young lady. “She had hoped to join him on adventures in the United States and the military and had gotten to last step, but was abroad. Since his retirement from the military, unable to join,” he explains. “I was ultimately “If we can take a Tortorello has settled in east Norman and able to find a way for her to be able to join.” homeless veteran and dedicated his life to helping veterans in need. Years later, Tortorello encountered the get benefits for him, The son of an Air Force airman, Tortorello same girl, who immediately recognized him. or help a veteran was born and raised in Germany. “About 60 “She said if I hadn’t been able to make that treatment at a VA percent of Air Force ‘brats’ follow in their happen for her, she feared that she would still hospital, we can change their life,” he reflects. parent’s footsteps,” Tortorello explains. “So be pumping gas in Kentucky,” he says. “It had “We continue to work joining the Air Force was just a natural step.” changed her life, and I realized that was my with them until all Early in his career, Tortorello served as a purpose for being there.” their claims are satisfied test control officer, administering aptitude Later, Tortorello deployed to Saudi Arabia, and we have gotten tests to new military applicants. The impact where he survived the Khobar Towers bomb- them all the benefits of his work on young recruits would become ing that killed 19 airmen and injured 350 others. that we can. During evident years later. “That particular night, I had deviated that time, we become While stationed in Louisville, Kentucky, from my normal routine and was in the rec like family.” Tortorello admits that he was struggling with center nearby when the explosion hap- the joint-service assignment given to him by pened,” he remembers. “I was knocked off

14 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 my feet and injured my back and neck when I landed.” Despite his injuries, Tortorello provided first aid at the scene. “We cleared seven floors, helping those who were injured,” he explains. “My office in the building was totally destroyed. Any other day, I would have been in my office at that time and would have been killed. I know that one choice saved my life, and that could have only come from one place.” Thankful to be alive, Tortorello suffered from a great deal of guilt following the bombing, and was later diagnosed with post-trau- matic stress disorder. “While I helped save lives, people I flew over with had died, and those images stay with you forever,” he says. For his efforts, Tortorello was awarded the Airman’s Medal, a distinguished military decoration awarded for heroic action and voluntary risk of life to save others. His experience with PTSD led him to volunteer at the Dale K. Graham Veteran’s Corner, housed at Faith Pointe Baptist Church in Norman. Veteran’s Corner helps process Veterans Administration 2016 MODEL claims for military veterans and their families, as well as providing assistance with medical care and other necessities. “PTSD wasn’t really a recognized issue at the Department of Defense until about EVENT Rarchar Tortorello 2006. Since my military retirement, my focus has been to help Vietnam War veterans with PTSD get as much compensation as they are entitled to. They have been living with this for 50 years, so I will do whatever it takes to help them,” he says. “If we can take a homeless veteran and get benefits for him, or help a veteran treatment at a VA hospital, we can change their life,” he reflects. “We continue to work with them until all their claims are satisfied and we have gotten them all the benefits that we can. During that time, we become like family.” Tortorello’s work with the Veteran’s Corner gives his life meaning as he contemplates the next chapter of his life. “I am working on becoming an accredited VA claims agent and plan to do this for a few more years,” he concludes. “I don’t know what will happen after that, but I know I will be doing some- 405-378-0495 | www.PerfectionRVOKC.com thing to help other veterans. We are each 11401 S Portland Ave | Oklahoma City, OK 73170 other’s responsibility. That’s why I do it.”

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18 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 19 Goodbye,'BLAH' Hello, Fun Workouts That Promise Serious Results Tiffany Tatum, co-owner of the Pure Barre Norman studio, believes getting fit should be a joyful experience. t’s that time of year again. We’ve looked back on the past 12 months and made Iour New Year’s resolutions, promising ourselves to make this year our best one yet. Now it’s time to get started. Beginning an exercise routine, or choosing a healthier lifestyle in general, is a resolution that gets made year after year (and often by the same people). This time we will definitely live the active, healthy lifestyle that we didn’t quite master last year (and congratulations to those of you who did)! Either way, a commitment to working out two to three times a week for the next year probably means a lot of repetition, and a lot of dragging yourself to the gym (or to your living room) and sweating away on a workout of your own design. Chances are, it’s the same one that you tried to stick with last year, and it’s boring. Two new Cleveland County fitness centers set out to bust the blah from traditional workout routines while promising some serious results. If you’re looking to start a new fitness regimen that you can get excited about, or if you simply want to add a little spice to your current routine, Orangetheory Fitness of Moore and Pure Barre of Norman offer the dynamic, unique workout experience that you’ve been craving. P.S. Trying new things is also a great resolution!

20 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 Orangetheory offers a new type of total-body workout, focusing on heart rate during interval training for a highly effective, results-focused exercise experience that promises increased energy and visible toning. Participants wear heart rate monitors, and are guided through intervals of cardiovascular Orangetheory and strength training with the goal of producing a cumulative 12 minutes or more in the “Orange Zone” (84 to 91 percent of their max heart rate). This stimulates metabolism and keeps the body burning calories at a faster rate for up to 36 hours post-workout (termed the Orangetheory Fitness “afterburn,” or the “Orange Effect”). Launched in Fort Lauderdale in 2010, Orangetheory is the first technique to use heart rate monitoring to incorporate this idea of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (afterburn), for a “personalized, scientific approach” to high-intensity interval training. The award-winning workout utilizes tread- mills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights in a dynamic group setting Orangetheory Fitness' McKenzie Riggin, fitness con- Hello, Fun Workouts sultant; Jay Bhakta, owner/studio manager; Nabilah while offering the attention and guidance of an That Promise Serious Results Fountain, area rep/owner/studio manager/coach; and experienced personal trainer. Alessia Migliaccio, fitness consultant Classes are an hour long, and participants can burn up to 900 calories, including afterburn. “The great thing about Orangetheory is that it really is for everyone. You’re only competing against yourself and your own heart rate,” says Jay Bhakta, owner of the Moore Orangetheory studio. He notes that “the Orange Zone for one person might be a brisk walk, while someone else might need to be running to get their heart rate to that same level.” The studio had its soft opening at the beginning of this month. Although you can join at any time, sign up before Jan. 19 for the opportunity to take up to four classes for free before the official opening on Jan. 20! Orangetheory is located on 825 SW 19th St. in Moore. Membership is good at any of the hundreds of studios across the United States.

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Pure Barre is a fun blend of ballet, Pilates and yoga that uses precise movements, choreographed to energizing music, to tar- get specific muscle groups. The 55-minute low-impact, high-intensity total-body workout promises to lift and tone, burning calories while B gaining lean muscle. “It’s a high-energy, fast-paced group workout,” Pure arre explains Tiffany Tatum, co-owner of the Norman location, noting that the class utilizes light weights to tone the arms, and the ballet barre for a variety of exercises that work the thighs and seat. “The music and choreography are always changing, so you’ll never experience the same class twice.” Pure Barre focuses on using small, isometric movements Pure Barre co-owner Tiffany Tatum with instruc- to work muscle groups to fatigue, allowing you to stretch the tors Kaitlyn DeYoung, Dani Schmidt, Meredith muscles while they are still warm and flexible. The goal is to help Helm, Jessi Standard and Allison Spits you burn fat while you strengthen and lengthen your muscles. And don’t let the ballet barre intimidate you. You don’t have to be a dancer in any shape or form to try Pure Barre, although strength- ening your core while improving flexibility and balance may just give you the confidence and inspiration to try out some new hobbies as well. “I discovered Pure Barre when my husband and I relocated for his job,” recounts Tatum. “Living in a new city, it was a place where I could feel comfortable. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love!” Tatum first became an instructor before she decided with her husband, Brett Tatum, to bring the fitness center back home to Oklahoma. She is also excited that Pure Barre offers high-end women’s fitness apparel in the studio’s retail space, including brands such as lululemon, Beyond Yoga and Alo in addition to Pure Barre branded apparel. “It’s great because now people don’t have to drive too far to find these brands.” Pure Barre is located on 1680 24th Ave NW in Norman, and is now open. For more information visit purebarre.com/ok-norman or download the Pure Barre app to view and purchase class schedules, find nearby studios and more.

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January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 23 Civic, Business and Other Leaders Asked: Kyle Harper What Are Your "My health and fitness goals include, in terms of exercise, trying to maintain some fre- quency in my moderate dis- tance running regimen, and in terms of diet, trying to eat as Health much natural and homemade and non-processed and pre- servative-free food as possible." - Kyle Harper, senior vice president and provost and pro- fessor of classics and letters, & Fitness The University of Oklahoma Goals for

2017? Travis King

“My health and fitness goals for 2017 are the same as they ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER have been every year since I started back in 1996: to be About 45 percent of Americans make New Year's resolu- able to do anything required tions every year, and losing weight and getting fit leads those of a Norman firefighter at any lists more often than not. Eating healthier also ranks near the time. No matter what your top. We asked leaders in business, law enforcement, education, rank, you could be forced into nonprofit and other areas across the county (our advertisers, action at any time. Health and too) to share their health and fitness goals with our readers. diet are very important to me. Their responses follow. I am thankful for the health I have and am dedicated to (at a minimum) maintaining it.” - Norman Fire Chief Travis King

24 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 Angela Barbour Rayson Sanchez

“In 2016 I lost 30 lbs. through diet and exer- “I've always been able cise. My goal for 2017 is to to eat whatever I wanted. maintain my new weight When I turned 30 a few while at the same time years ago, that's when it improving my focus on all went downhill. I made a clean eating and increas- commitment this October ing my strength training so that I really have to start that I can reduce my body eating right and dieting fat percentage.” – Angela properly. My plan is to eat Barbour, office manager, low carbs. My goal is to be TRIBUTE Memorial Care, down in the 180s by the chair of Norman NEXT and time I turn 33 in October president of the Moore of 2017.” - Rayson Sanchez, Rotary Club Valor Systems, LLC

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“Wellness is defined as the quality or state of being “My health and fitness healthy in body and mind, goals for 2017 are the same especially as the result of as they have been for the deliberate effort. I am a past several years–to walk major supporter of well- 30 minutes a day, five times ness and will continue to a week, and to eat five serv- focus on personal wellness ings of fruits and vegetables goals in 2017. I truly believe every day.” - Norman Mayor it is a quality of life topic Lynne Miller that is both tangible and intangible.” - Norman Police Chief Keith Humphrey

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January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 25 HEALTH & FITNESS GOALS (CONTINUED)

Christian Potts Deidre Ebrey Robert Romines

"I actually cut out all pop and “For 2017, I will continue to prepare tried to make better choices on and eat most of my meals at home. the times of day I ate in 2016 “Each January, I set goals in I am excited about the expanding and lost about 20 pounds as a relation to health and nutrition grocery market in Moore and look for- result. But there still is room to and in a few weeks–I will be doing ward to shopping for new, fresh items. do better, so in 2017 I want to it again! A couple of things that I will also continue to get my personal add more consistent exercise will be different this go around is finances in order and handle arrange- and gym time to that and hope- understanding and believing that ments through wills and trusts. fully feel a little more like age 25 success won’t happen over- Having a plan for my family, should than the 45 I'm actually turning." night. The second, developing a the unexpected occur, gives me a - Christian Potts, public rela- team of people at work that will great sense of security and allows my tions specialist, Marketing and hold me accountable and chal- mental health to prosper. Hopefully, Communications Department, lenge me to stick to our goals. I if I free my mind of any extra weight, Pioneer Library System have learned that a little compe- I can then work on the rest of me.” tition never hurt anyone! Best of - Deidre S. Ebrey, director of Economic luck to all as we enter the 2017 Development, City of Moore year!” - Robert Romines, Moore Public Schools superintendent

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"Last year I started using a Fitbit and made walking 10,000 "In 2016, it was an honor to steps a day a priority. This year be selected to serve on the I am giving myself a goal to try “I plan to continue to work on National Leadership Council and reach 15,000 steps a day! increasing my steps, along with for the Seafood Nutrition Designing a showroom keeps me encouraging my colleagues Partnership. My goal is to on my feet, but the Fitbit keeps me to be more active. Making the work on the national level to accountable of my steps and gets Fitbit a daily priority is No. 1 for have people take the Healthy me thinking healthy, which hope- 2017. I love a little healthy step Heart Pledge; to eat better, fully leads me to other healthier competition challenge with including seafood twice per decisions made throughout the my colleagues and friends.” week, and exercise at least day." - Gia Rose, gallery manager, - Michelle McNear, assistant 30 minutes per day." - Mary Designer's Market superintendent, elementary edu- Pointer, senior vice president, cation, Moore Public Schools Republic Bank and Trust

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January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 29 EXERCISING

During the 2016 Summer Reading Program, local libraries brought activities for children under the theme “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” Here, children take part in Mind BODY an Olympic-themed event outside the Southwest Oklahoma City Through Free Pioneer Library System Programs Public Library.

ARTICLE CHRISTIAN POTTS

lways known as a good place for exercising popular Zumba classes for years but has added Abrain muscles, the hometown libraries of the free classes in Beginner’s Yoga, Beginner’s Tai Pioneer Library System are expanding to help Chi and Intermediate Tai Chi to its schedule. their communities with their physical well-being. Though not part of the ODL grant, classes That takes shape in free classes on topics and also are offered in the Noble, Norman Central for activities, including Tai Chi, Zumba, Pilates and and Norman West libraries as well. Each has exercises for those suffering with arthritis, as well hosted sessions of Tai Chi, and the Norman as activities for nearly all age groups. West library recently concluded a six-week Aiding this process, the Moore and series titled “Arthritis Exercises,” where par- Children learn some basics of the art of Tai Chi in a program at the Southwest Oklahoma City libraries are ben- ticipants learned a variety of simple exercises Moore Public Library. efiting from a grant provided by the federal that can help those suffering with arthritis. Institute of Museum and Library Services Brenda Hill of the Cleveland County OSU A Tai Chi class especially for through the Oklahoma Department of Extension Service led those classes. seniors runs in the Gallery Room Libraries. The grant will help the libraries The Summer Reading Program in all PLS of Norman Public Library Central. promote health and wellness information, libraries in 2016 also focused on physical programs and resources to the community. fitness themes, with programs for children “The better understanding individuals have and teens ranging from hula-hooping to about their health choices, the better the out- dance to Olympic-themed challenges. comes,” said Leslie Gelders, director of the In the combination of both a physical and Literacy Resource Office for the Oklahoma mental workout, PLS offers literally thousands Department of Libraries. “That’s why this of items in its extensive collection relating to project is so important, and that’s why the health, fitness and general wellness. Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Anyone who works, owns property or Institute of Museum and Library Services are goes to school in Norman or anywhere in providing the funding for these grants.” Cleveland, McClain or Pottawatomie coun- The grant is helping the Southwest ties is eligible for a free library card from the Oklahoma City Public Library, 2201 SW Pioneer Library System, which allows for 134th St., to present a New Year, New You access to print materials from the collection A Chi class inside Norman Public Library West, part of a 12-pro- Health Fair at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. in any of the 11 hometown libraries of the sys- gram series conducted by the That event will feature health and wellness tem, as well as access to electronic materials library in late 2016. information booths staffed by community and a variety of online databases. organizations, free health screenings, free Find out more by going online to pioneer- haircuts for children and giveaways. librarysystem.org or accessing through the That library has presented Pilates and Zumba Pioneer Library System Connect mobile app, classes through the grant, while the Moore available for free download via the App Store Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave., has put on for iPhone or Google Play for Android.

30 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 31 Hot Spot

Volare's Neapolitan Margherita pizza is a customer favorite. It's shown here with several other of Volare's tasty appetizers. A Taste of taly VOLARE BRINGS NEAPOLITAN PIZZA AND/ MORE TO CAMPUS CORNER ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY CRIMSY PHOTOGRAPHY

A new gem has been set in the heart of Norman’s historic Campus Corner, and it’s likely to shine on for years to come. That gem is Volare, a restaurant and bar tucked into the for- mer site of Toto’s. But you won’t find any signs of the old pizzeria; co-owners Anthony Compagni and Shelly Wilson had the old building razed to the ground in order to allow their new concept, like the legendary Phoenix, to rise from the ashes. Upon walking into the new restaurant at 315 White St., one enters a main dining area featuring a huge bar featuring a beautiful modern-design mirror modeled after one discovered by his partner in France. Overhanging the mirror is a cast-zinc feature–imported from France–that presents a look of understated elegance. The stools are a mix of metal and wood salvaged from a Prohibition-era train. The result is a pleasing mixture of old and new. Toward the back of the room is a striking, handmade, 7,500-pound, oak- fired Marra Forni brick oven, imported from Naples, Italy, which can burn to up to 900 degrees F., allowing pizzas to be baked in a mere 90 seconds. The entire restaurant, including the first floor, mezzanine overlook- ing the bar, second- and third-floor office spaces, and fourth-floor rooftop bar (the second and third floors house offices), are Americans with Disability-compliant, from the elevators to the restrooms and seating. The small but well-appointed rooftop bar offers a superb view of Campus Corner and beyond and plenty of comfortable seating, as well as heaters for cold weather, fans and misters for warmer days.

32 Cleveland County Lifestyle | January 2017 When looking to open Volare, Compagni said, their goal was to “bring quality craft food at a Campus Corner Price.” But while the prices are surprisingly modest, with appetizers fall- ing in the $5 to $9 range and the highest-prices entrée price topping out at $13 for a supreme pizza, customers will appre- ciate the fact that all the menu items are made from scratch, using the highest-quality ingredients available. Compagni said they follow centuries-old guidelines and tech- niques in making their Neapolitan pizza, which is made with San Marzano tomatoes and Mozzarella Campana, using dough made daily with non-GMO Caputo “00” flour, water, natural yeast and sea Volare co-owner Anthony salt. To obtain the appropriate dough texture, the kitchen features a Compagni removes a pizza from the brick oven. special dough mixer from Italy that mimics hand mixing. My sister Lori Hanna and our photographer Linda Irie joined me in tasting a selection of some of the restaurant’s appetizers and entrees, Volare's Sangria Popsicle, a customer favorite including the Margherita pizza, made with red sauce, house-made mozzarella, parmigiana, reggiano, extra-virgin olive oil and fresh sweet basil. Very tasty! I plan to go back again soon to sample more of their expansive list of pizzas, which includes some with tantalizing names like Truffle Shuffle and Pearswasion (made with fontina, gorgonzola, fresh pear, caramelized fennel, sage and walnuts). We also sampled several appetizers, which Compagni describes as a “fresh take on traditional bar appetizers,” including the Trio Bruschetta, consisting of crostinis, ricotta and a trio of pesto, basil and aged balsamic vinegar; Cheese Me, described as a “hand-breaded fresh house-made mozzarella, fried, with tomato sauce, parmesan and basil; and Crack Fries, fresh-cut fries with parmesano, garlic and cracked black pepper. We also tried the Popper, their most popular appetizer, which features a generous serving of jalapeno artichoke dip, along with fire-roasted shishito peppers; Pig Skins, tasso-spiced, crispy- fried port chicharrones; and (our favorite), the Scarpetta, or “Shoe Strings,” a tasty concoction of crispy-fried zucchini sticks topped with parmesano, served with a tomato sauce. The menu also features salads, sandwiches and pasta. Many of Volare’s dishes (including the lasagna) can be made gluten-free, and the kitchen staff can adapt many of the recipes to accommo- date common food allergies. Compagni said they are preparing to expand their menu further to include soups and paninis. Volare also boasts an extensive drink list that includes wines; beer (they maintain a rotating selection of 12 beers on tap, as The Popper, Volare's most selected by their customers), as well as several local and craft popular appetizer, features jalapeno artichoke dip, along with beers; cocktails; and shots. Volare said two of their most popular fire-roasted shishito peppers. drinks are the SS 163, named after a stretch of road that runs along the stretch of the Amalfi Coast in Italy, made with Amalfi gin, limon- cello, lemonade and fresh lemon juice, and the Sangria Popsicle, a frozen beverage that he compares to a swirl.

Volare opened on Oct. 1. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. For more information, call 310.3615 or visit facebook.com/volarenorman/.

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Arbor Lake $989,500.00 $915,000.00 92% 139 5 6.2

Eagles Cove $499,000.00 $480,000.00 96% 7 4 4.1

The Preserve at Parkside $464,960.00 $464,960.00 100% 73 4 3

Montoro Ridge $450,958.00 $450,958.00 100% 219 3 3.1

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Earlywine Estates $389,999.00 $380,000.00 97% 66 3 2.1

Chatham Hills $385,000.00 $385,000.00 100% 2 4 3

Rockport $375,000.00 $359,600.00 95% 24 4 3

Brookhaven $369,900.00 $349,000.00 94% 108 4 2.1

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Rivendell $360,000.00 $360,000.00 100% 107 4 3.1

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Vintage Farms $354,900.00 $349,000.00 98% 10 5 4

Lake Ridge $349,900.00 $335,000.00 95% 17 3 2.1

Vintage Farms $345,000.00 $330,000.00 95% 17 5 3

The Arbor Meadows $337,253.00 $337,253.00 100% 1 5 4

Highland Village $324,000.00 $324,000.00 100% 37 4 3

Vineyard $309,900.00 $307,500.00 99% 19 3 2

Rio de Bella $309,755.00 $309,755.00 100% 0 4 3

Sonoma Lakes $305,000.00 $305,000.00 100% 63 3 2.1

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January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 35 Financial Buzz DEDUCT THAT? ENSURING SUCCESS FOR THE HOME-BASED BUSINESS

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January 2017 | Cleveland County Lifestyle 41 Parting Thoughts Taking It to the Next Step INSTITUTE HELPS CLIENTS LEARN HOW TO PREPARE NUTRITIOUS MEALS Matt Joplin demonstrates how to make a pizza.

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magine being a latch-key kid who, upon arriving home from school, WHAT AREA DO YOU SERVE? Iis responsible for preparing an afternoon snack for your younger Cleveland County and the Oklahoma City area, though we have taught siblings, or for starting dinner for your parents who work until 8 p.m. as far away as Shawnee and McLoud. We serve over 500 clients annually. Picture being a single mother who never had the opportunity to learn WHO ARE YOUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS? safe food handling practices from her mother, or what spices make a Thanks to being a United Way of Norman partner agency, we have many dish taste better without depending on salt? great partners. We also work closely with the Pioneer Library System and Although the Cleveland County area has some amazing food the YMCA. These organizations will find the clients they want to reach, and pantries, without basic food safety and cooking skills, many of the we come in and host hands-on cooking and nutrition classes. items handed out at local pantries can go to waste. This is where the WHAT ARE YOUR SHORT-TERM GOALS? nonprofit organization Food for Thought Learning Institute comes in. As a small organization, funding and board development are Through cooking classes and food-safety preparedness lessons, constant concerns. the members of this nonprofit organization reach out to the most LONG-TERM GOALS? vulnerable members of the community and teach them how to make We hope to expand our base and reach to as many clients and the best use of items found in the kitchen. From learning what to do organizations as need. with a bag of dried beans, to education on how long food can be left What can people in the community do to help your organization? out safely, Food For thought staff go above and beyond to work with Food for Thought Learning Institute is a 501c3 organization, and as those most at risk for nutritional deficiencies. such, all donations are tax-deductible. We are in constant need of fund- Below, Matt Joplin, Food for Thought Learning Institute director, shares ing, but are not very good at asking for it. We’re working on that part! with Cleveland County Lifestyle readers the organization’s mission, its WHAT ITEMS/GOODS ARE YOU MOST IN NEED OF? outreach efforts and how the community can help them attain their goals. We can always use gently used cutting boards, new stirring spoons WHEN WERE YOU FOUNDED, AND WHAT ARE SOME OF THE DETAILS and spatulas, etc. We use these in our cooking demos and often let OF YOUR FOUNDING? clients take them home so that they can start building the tools they Food for Thought was founded in 2010 by Matt Joplin and Karen need to cook at home. Sonntag–two friends with backgrounds in food and cooking–who WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS, IN ADDITION TO YOUR saw a need that was not being met by the area’s network of food DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES? pantries, churches, stores and food banks here in central Oklahoma. We have a yearly partnership with the Pioneer Library System to travel They realized that while we do an amazing job in this state giving to its regional branches and host cooking classes throughout the summer. food to those in need and making sure that everyone has access to WHO ARE YOUR KEY PLAYERS? groceries, the recipients often may not be familiar with a lot of the Our volunteer staff also serves as our board and includes myself as ingredients, or may never have been shown how to cook in the first director and Norman All-Stars Amy Radford and Sunny Hill. place. Thus, many of the donations go unused, creating a charity gap. Imagine a school-age child in charge of feeding little brothers and sisters, sitting in class, picturing what may be in the cabinets. All they CONTACT INFO: see are dried beans, cornbread mix and maybe some stewed tomatoes. Phone: 323.1892 Unless you know how to use those items, you might not think of those Address: 1165 E. Main St., Norman, OK 73071 as food at all. Here is where Food for Thought is making a difference. Website: FoodforThoughtLearning.org. WHAT IS YOUR MISSION/MISSION STATEMENT? Facebook: Food for Thought Learning Institute Food for Thought’s mission is to teach vulnerable members of our Food for Thought Learning Institute is a community basic kitchen safety, food preparation and nutritional skills United Way partner organization. needed to overcome the cycle of hunger and poverty in our state.

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