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Relationships, Commitment at Center of Resource Officer’s Long Career

chool safety is at the forefront of “As soon as I got out of the Air Force, Formby and Jason Sanders, the mid- many minds these days, but no I applied with Norman PD,” Formby dle school’s sixth grade assistant Sone thinks about it more than said. principle, identified a select group of Sgt. Joel Formby, a school resource of- sixth grade boys they felt could ben- Formby says it’s easy to misunder- ficer with the Norman Police Depart- efit from some positive interaction. stand what school resource officers ment. Formby spends his days with The Wednesday Warriors meetings actually do. But he sees his role at scores of sixth, seventh and eighth provide a safe environment for the the school in the relationships he has graders at Whittier Middle School. boys to be together, separate from built with the students, school staff their everyday pressures. “I spend my days hanging out with and parents. kids,” Formby said. “I am a parent “We eat pizza, talk about grades and “Often, we are seen as just people with of seven, and I consider myself a dad have community mentors,” Formby guns, but middle school is a real hard that just happens to wear a gun belt. said. “We talk about life skills and the time, and kids today face more chal- When I am on the job, I feel like just boys share about their issues, and I lenges than I did way back when,” another parent in the building. These help them make a plan. We have seen Formby explained. “I want them to are all my kids, and I will do whatev- great results.” er I need to do to protect them.” understand that someone cares for them, and I do all that I can and use all Because the success of the Wednes- Formby has been with the Norman my resources to help them.” day Warriors program and Formby’s Police Department for 28 years, and years of experience, he is now ex- “I have an open-door policy,” Form- most of that time, he has worked as a panding the program to students in by said. “Kids come in my room for school resource officer. seventh and eighth grades, as well. quiet time. It’s a safe spot for them “I am considered the old guy now,” to hang out. They don’t even have to “Students need to come to school and Formby said. “I really enjoy being say anything to me.” be able to focus on school. I think it around kids, and I’ve always felt should be a place to flourish,” Form- From hanging out in the halls and there was a need for police in schools. by said. “It takes a special kind of per- lunch room to sitting in on parent It was an obvious fit for me.” son to be a school resource officer.” – conferences, Formby wants to be a BSM Before joining the Norman Police De- person that students feel they can partment, Formby was in the U.S. Air confide in. It is with that in mind that Force, serving as a military policeman. Formby helped form a student group

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COMMUNITY BY: CHELSEY KRAFT Top of Her Class

Nashert Wins Statewide Recognition for School Board Service

ach year, just five people from them,” Nashert said. “Also, to look at “It’s such an interesting transition across the state are named to the the other recipients who won, they’ve for a parent to no longer have their E Oklahoma State School Board been on their school boards so much kids in school and to all of a sudden Association’s All-State School Board. longer, so I felt like that made it a lit- have that empty nest kind of thing,” Norman Public Schools Board of Ed- tle more special for me.” Nashert said. “I thought this would ucation’s own Cindy Nashert was be a wonderful opportunity for me to Nashert served as president of the among those selected for the honor give back.” board during her fifth year and re- this year. cently began her second five-year In her role, Nashert said her favorite Honorees, who can be nominated term. The way the board is struc- part has been being a “huge cheerlead- by their superintendents or fellow tured, members cycle through roles er” for the school district and having school board members, receive $400 each year, reaching the president spot the chance to recognize both students for their districts to use for instruc- in the final year of their term. and employees for their successes. tional materials. As a mother of three children, who She realized the strength of those For Nashert, the most exciting part all graduated from Norman Public working in the district during last about this recognition is that it came Schools, Nashert saw running for the summer’s superintendent search. Joe from her peers. board as a chance to show her appre- Siano retired after 17 years in the role ciation for the district. A seat opened and the board was tasked with finding “I’ve been on the school board for five soon after her daughters finished a replacement. Out of 21 candidates, years. Some of our other school board high school, so she decided to run for the group selected Nick Migliorino, members have 20-plus years, and so the open position. who previously served as an assistant it was very flattering to come from superintendent for the district.

12 | April 2018 “We’ve got some of the best profes- to make sure that our voice is heard and sionals in our administration,” Nashert we need to do something.” said. “It was absolutely fascinating to go During her time on the school board, through the process and then to realize Nashert said she has become even more that the best candidate was right here in appreciative of the encouragement Norman. That was a great feeling to see shown by the community, whether that and recognize we’ve got some outstand- is through bond elections or through ing people doing their jobs.” sponsoring district functions. One issue that Nashert is passionate “The thing that I think is standard for about is the lack of funding for edu- every community is they love their cation in the state, and she believes schools,” Nashert said. “But, in Nor- a five-year plan is needed to demon- man, I really see it in so many different strate that the state values its teachers ways. Other cities don’t do it as well as as professionals. Norman does.” “We are losing certified teachers and ad- Joining Nashert in receiving the 2018 ministrators are leaving the state because school board honor are Les Pettitt of we are not taking care of these teachers, Bethany Public Schools, Debbie Bie- these professionals, who basically are to hler with the Chisholm Trail Technol- me a huge part of what molds the kids ogy Center, Jimmie Jarrell of Stratford for the rest of their lives. As a school Public Schools and Gary Percefull of board member, I have this responsibility Tulsa Public Schools. – BSM SMALL BUSINESS. BIG IMPACT.

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Service Spotlight Drew Palmer orman firefighter Drew Palmer ine,” he said. “Anytime that people court. All tried the traditional route. Go to don’t know what to do, they call 911 proceeds Nschool, graduate, and find a sta- and it gets routed to us.” help a local ble desk job, designing fire sprinkler The fire department sees calls rang- nonprofit, systems for major retail stores. ing from car accidents to house fires, Loveworks But something about spending his from unexplained smells to water Leadership professional life sitting in front of a mains that won’t shut off in the mid- Inc., which computer just didn’t sit right with dle of the night. In the fire academy, offers afterschool leadership pro- him. Finally, after years of listening to firefighters receive training in a num- grams to middle school students. his best friend from high school rave ber of different fields, and they use The fire department also helps the about his job as a firefighter in Glen- every bit of that knowledge to tackle community by providing fire safe- pool, Palmer decided to take the leap the variety of calls that they respond ty demonstrations for school classes and try his hand at public service. to each day. and organizations, and the firefight- When he received the job offer from “That was probably the biggest sur- ers are always happy to show visitors the Norman Fire Department, Palm- prise to me during my first year around the fire stations. er, originally from Bigsby, loaded ev- working as a firefighter,” said Palm- The nature of the job and the numer- erything he owned into the back of er. “You form your perception of the ous different, and even strange, ex- his truck and made the move without fire department based on what you periences that Palmer has faced with a second thought. see on television and in movies, and the rest of his crew, have helped him Now, Palmer has been with the Nor- once you actually get started it’s sur- form a strong bond with his fellow man Fire Department for more than prising to see everything that you get firefighters. five years and he couldn’t be happier. sent out for.” “With the long hours that we spend He’s thankful for the opportunity to Right now, Palmer is looking forward together and the crazy situations be a helping hand in the community, to playing in the Heroes on the Court that we find ourselves dealing with and he loves the fact that there is no basketball tournament, scheduled for around town, we end up forming such thing as a “typical day” at work. April 22 at the Christian Community friendships quickly,” he said. “There “We get calls about pretty much any- School Gym. Everyone is invited to are a lot of great people that work for thing and everything you can imag- cheer on Norman’s first responders the Norman Fire Department.” – BSM

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COMMUNITY BY: SHARLA BARDIN Boyd Street Teacher Features Teresa Lansford eresa Lansford, Lincoln Elemen- and skits for vacation Bible school. tary’s 2018 teacher of the year, is Her decision to become a teacher grew Tpassionate about her students, em- out of a fascination for how people powering them through technology. learn and a desire to make a positive On any given day, you might find impact in students’ lives. Lansford Lansford preparing for coding club, received her bachelor’s degree in ele- pulling out a 3-D printer for special mentary education and a master’s de- projects or helping students chat with gree in library and information stud- a children’s author via Skype. ies from the University of Oklahoma. “It’s a fun job, and I get to really make Lansford said she is honored to be se- a difference with kids,” she said. lected as her school’s teacher of the year. Lansford enjoys the flexibility and va- “It’s an honor to know that the district work and she wants to model those riety of her job. really sees value in all the effort you’re qualities for her own students. “No two days are ever going to be the making. I think that Norman is very “I try every day to pay that forward same when you work with children,” deliberate in supporting their teachers and give my students the same great she said. “That’s always exciting.” and allowing them to innovate and experience that I had.” – BSM Lansford is in her 14th year as an ed- providing them resources to grow.” ucator, but she has worked with chil- Lansford, a graduate of Norman North dren throughout her life, from time High School, said she remembers the spent as a babysitter to leading Sun- teachers she had growing up who were day School classes and writing lessons innovative and passionate about their Amanda Owens manda Owens wants her stu- them to learn,” she said. “Building dents’ first experience with that trust and that foundation helps Aschool to be positive, the begin- them become better students.” ning of a life-long love for learning and she plays a vital role in that pro- Owens is in her 14th year as an edu- cess as a pre-kindergarten teacher at cator and said her grandfather helped Lakeview Elementary School. influence her career choice. Her grandfather was a teacher, and when “I feel like pre-k is their first experi- she’d go with him on errands, former ence with school,” said Owens, who students would recognize him and was selected as the school’s 2018 strike up conversations. teacher of the year. “I want them to “He’d be so interested in what they come to my classroom and feel loved school’s teacher of the year and cher- were doing in their lives,” she said. and enjoy learning.” ishes watching her students succeed in school as they get older. Owens said she believes an import- She admired the role he played in his students’ lives and in his community. ant aspect of teaching is building re- “I don’t feel like it’s work. I feel like Owens decided to pursue a career in lationships and trust with students. I get to enjoy being around kids all early childhood education and gradu- day,” Owens said. “I love it.” – BSM “I feel like that’s why I’m here, to ated from the University of Oklahoma. make sure every kid knows they’re loved because that’s how you can get Owens said she’s honored to be the

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OU Taps Business Executive to Lead University acing dwindling budgets, staff reduc- After 29 years with the oil company, than $2 billion in construction projects tions, debt and an uncertain future of Gallogly joined LyondellBasell as chair- have been completed or are underway Fappropriations for higher education, man and chief executive officer at a on OU’s three campuses. the University of Oklahoma Board of Re- time when the company was in Chap- “I have known Jim Gallogly for many gents began their search for a successor ter 11 bankruptcy with more than $20 years,” Boren said in a statement. “He is a to replace President David L. Boren, it is billion in debt. person of exceptional ability and has been no surprise they found a leader who has He told the audience of students, facul- a committed supporter of the university. sailed in rough waters before. ty, staff and media how he and his team He truly loves the university and our stu- Regents Chairman Clayton I. Bennett guided the company out of bankruptcy in dents. He and his wife Janet will be wor- introduced former business executive record time and successfully repositioned thy leaders of our university family.” James L. Gallogly as OU’s 14th president it as one of the world’s largest petrochem- Bennett called Gallogly a charismatic on March 26, describing him as a man ical, polymer and refining companies. and inspirational leader. with leadership qualities the university “In a few short years, the stock price went “It’s impressive to know that many lead- will value as it moves into the future. from $17 to $115,” he said. “We exited ers he’s mentored and developed during “Jim’s skill-set is a perfect match for this Chapter 11 quicker than any company, his career have ascended to become unique time in our history,” Bennett said. and we became investor grade quicker CEOs,” said Bennett, who also serves as “He is a builder, known for having strate- than any company. Our toughest compet- chairman of the Oklahoma City Thunder gic vision, for managing large and com- itor was Dow Chemical, and a few days NBA franchise and chairman of Oklaho- plex organizations and for mentoring and before I announced my retirement, we ma City-based Dorchester Capital Corp. inspiring great teams to achieve results.” almost equaled them in market cap,” Gal- “He’ll lead from the front, working Speaking to a standing-room only logly told the audience. with teams at every level and teaching crowd of hundreds in the OU Me- In 2014, less than four years after he ar- in the classroom as he takes on his next morial Union Ballroom, Gallogly, 65, rived, LyondellBasell reported revenues major career challenge. While Jim may outlined an executive career of more of $45.6 billion and earnings of $4.1 billion. not come from academia, we know he’ll than 30 years in the energy industry, Regent Chair Bennett said Gallogly is draw skillfully on OU’s world-class fac- highlighting the type of business and a world-class, in-demand, transforma- ulty, who will be critical in assisting him organizational acumen regents were tive leader that the university is hon- during this transition,” Bennett said. no doubt looking for when they began ored to name as its next president. Gallogly received a Bachelor of Arts de- their search last fall. Gallogly said he intends to build on the gree from the University of Colorado at Gallogly began his career in 1980, join- foundation established by Boren, who Colorado Springs in 1974 and a J.D. de- ing Bartlesville-based Phillips Petro- will retire on June 30 after serving 23 gree from the OU College of Law in 1977. leum Corp. years as OU’s president. “We aspire to greatness. Nothing less,” In the early 2000s, he assisted with a Boren is among America’s longest-serv- Gallogly said during his introduction. merger between Phillips and Ponca ing university presidents, and his re- “I will push very hard. I will ask a great City-based Conoco, a transaction that tirement will come after completing 51 deal. We know what that looks like on a ensured the future growth and survival years of public service in the Oklahoma football field, don’t we?” of both companies. The resulting Con- Legislature, as governor of Oklahoma, “We expect perfection, and we are go- ocoPhillips Corp. immediately took its U.S. Senator and OU’s president. ing to have that same standard in every place as a Fortune 500 company and be- Under Boren’s leadership, the Univer- single thing we do at this university,” came one of the nation’s largest oil and sity emerged as a “pacesetter university he said. “We will work together as a natural gas producers. in American public higher education,” team, and we will achieve great things, But his most defining accomplishment with 31 major new programs initiated because we are Sooners!” – BSM came after his career with ConocoPhillips. during his tenure. Since 1994, more Photo by: Mark Doescher by: Photo

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he University of Oklahoma is a Hathaway, originally from New Jer- role in OU’s switch to a holistic ad- bustling academic and cultural sey, completed his bachelor’s degree missions process. Thub of learning opportunity for at Tulane University in New Orle- thousands of students from across the ans, then moved to Washington D.C. “In truly understanding someone’s nation, and Nick Hathaway is in the where he served as a legislative staff- passion to be at OU and to graduate middle of it, clearing a path to all the er for Boren, who was serving at the from OU, you’ve got to look at a lot benefits that OU has to offer. time as a U.S. senator. more than just GPA, test scores and class rank,” said Hathaway. “With a Hathaway is OU’s executive vice He eventually moved to Norman to holistic admissions approach, we can president with responsibilities in rejoin Boren’s administrative staff at look at a wide range of factors, and managing the university’s financial OU, and he went on to earn his mas- give different weights to more accu- affairs as well as more than 1,200 ter’s degree in business administra- rate predictors of student success. I employees in nonacademic adminis- tion from OU. think that’s had a wonderfully posi- trative areas. He works closely with tive impact on the university.” President David Boren to coordinate For the past 16 years, he has held the projects and initiatives across the combined positions as OU’s execu- Hathaway is an instrumental part of campus. tive vice president and vice president OU’s digital initiative, and has been of administration and finance. proactive in promoting technologi- “The University of Oklahoma is an cal innovations at the university and incredibly diverse, wonderful place,” One of Hathaway’s main priorities helping it to adapt to a changing edu- Hathaway said. “We have a lot of re- is increasing retention and gradua- cational environment. ally thoughtful, passionate people on tion rates for the university, and he campus that are interested in serving has been involved with many related “I’ve been a champion of the digital students, and there are so many excit- programs across campus. He’s partic- initiative, which is basically embrac- ing things happening here.” ularly proud to have played a leading ing the role of technology in educa- Photos by: Mark Doescher by: Photos

boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 23 tion and understanding that it’s likely Hathaway operates on the belief that to be a strong part of our future,” Ha- there’s always something more that thaway said. “It excites me that OU is, can be done to enrich the university and has been, on the leading edge of community and provide more value exploring that.” to the students.

Hathaway hopes to use this technolo- Hathaway has had a leadership role gy to better personalize each student’s in the development of the five Part- OU experience. He points out that stu- ners Place buildings, Wagner Hall, dents provide the university with an Traditions Square Apartments, a part- immense amount of information on nership with OG&E for wind energy, their applications, and now, for the and the establishment of OU’s study first time, technology provides a way abroad program in Arezzo, Italy, to for the faculty and staff to actually uti- name a small sampling of his efforts. Hathaway lives in Norman with his lize this giant pool of data. wife, Nanette Shadid Hathaway, Crim- He is a member of the Norman Rotary son Club coordinator and director of Student involvement in campus life con- Club and has served on the boards of nu- the President’s Leadership Class. They tributes to the richness of the college ex- merous organizations within the univer- have three children perience, and this project aims to match sity and the Norman community. students with opportunities that align “There are so many great people here with their passions and interests. In 2017, Hathaway was the recipient and great things happening here,” of the Otis Sullivant Award for Percep- said Hathaway. “I feel really fortunate “I believe that we can help everybody tivity at the University of Oklahoma, that my life has put me in a situation find their place within the university in honoring his contributions to the uni- where I can do what I love, and enjoy a personalized way, and I think that this versity and passionate commitment to the benefits of being a part of the uni- program is how we’re going to do that.” the university’s long-term success. versity community.”– BSM

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ennifer Shepard, counselor at Irving around us. My biggest goal is to build The food pantry has truly become a Middle School, knows that hunger a relationship between the school and community project, bringing different Jcan be stifling. When the basic need community in east Norman.” parts of the community together. Stu- for food goes unmet, learning can be al- dents from Irving Middle School help to The outdoor pantry is designed to serve most impossible for students. keep the pantry clean and orderly, and a the community and is open 24 hours a grant from Antioch Community Church So, Shepard decided to do something day, throughout the year. Shelves are keeps the shelves filled with food. Dr. about the problem. stocked with nonperishable food and hy- David Biles, with Westwood Veterinary giene items like towels and even socks. She began working with Antioch Hospital, built the pantry’s structure, Community Church, organizing and Often, the nonfood items are those most which he donated to the school. handing out backpacks filled with in demand. Shepard said that the pan- “McFarlin Memorial United Method- kid-friendly foods to students at Irving try is always in need of deodorant, soap, ists Church has also contributed by Middle School. The program has done a toothpaste, toothbrushes and towels. bringing their Mobile Food Pantry to great job helping the students it serves. “We want to give people a place to go if the Irving Parking lot on the first Tues- But, it became apparent that there was they need something, to bridge the gap day of the month from 5:30 – 7 p.m.,” a need for something bigger. for things you cannot get with SNAP Shepard added. “These kids have asked to take food benefits,” Shepard said. Giving is what made the pantry possible, home for siblings and neighbors,” SNAP, a federal anti-hunger program, and everybody can give, whether it’s a Shepard said. strands for Supplemental Nutrition As- donation or just time. For those looking Therefore, she began to grow the program sistance Program, and provides food to help or for those in need, the wheel- beyond the school’s doors and started a assistance to low income individuals chair accessible pantry sits right next to community pantry on school grounds. and families. the library kiosk by the Irving Recreation The aim of the new panty is clear. The pantry’s motto is “take what you Center on Vicksburg Avenue. – BSM “We want to end hunger in east Nor- need, give what you can.” And, anyone man,” Shepard said. “We saw the need can give. in the school and in the community boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 29 WE OUR MEMBERS April is Norman Chamber’s Member Appreciation Month We may be biased, but we have pretty amazing members. We truly appreciate each and every one of our members’ investment in your Chamber of Commerce and in the Norman business community. Thank you for your membership. COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITIES

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Johnnie Keel (center) holds a gift basket of teaching resources she received for becoming the 2018 Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year award. Assisting with the presentation at Truman Elementary in Norman are (left to right) State Ag in the Classroom Coordinators Audrey Harmon and Melody Aufill.

ou might say Johnnie Keel’s a farm. She describes herself as a city agriculture curriculum has been a focus is typical for a gifted re- girl and almost apologizes for the fact mainstay in her classroom almost the Y source coordinator in the Nor- that her considerable knowledge of entire time. man Public Schools. agriculture comes through her years of teaching it, not doing it. When students first enter Keel’s gift- She has about 145 third, fourth and ed and talented program, few of them fifth graders at Norman’s Truman No matter, the 22-year veteran in the know much about where their food Elementary School, and her students classroom is so good at what she does comes from or the role agriculture spends about an hour a week with that she has been named the state of plays in producing the clothes they her. She teaches them critical think- Oklahoma’s 2018 Oklahoma Ag in wear or the medicine they take. They ing and collaboration, and they cov- the Classroom Teacher of the Year. think of farming as long days in the er a variety of topics such as weath- field without much pay, she said. er, space, DNA, world population Keel will be officially honored at Ag growth, sustainability, erosion, nutri- Day on April 10, during the annual “Students are not that interested tion and cooking. celebration of agriculture at the state initially, but once they know more, Capitol in Oklahoma City. they’re very interested,” she said. What sets Keel apart from the rest is that all her lessons have an unusual Keel said teaching is a second career She leads her classes through a broad theme for a suburban school district that she began in the Moore Pub- variety of lessons, and they’re not like Norman. She likes to teach her lic Schools after spending 17 years afraid to get their hands dirty in the students about agriculture. working as a lease analyst in the oil process. industry. She had always wanted to As an artist might use paint and a be a teacher, but never had an inher- They’ve grown tomato plants from canvas, or clay and a pottery wheel to ent interest in agriculture. seeds that were carried aboard the express their creativity, Keel uses ag- International Space Station, and they riculture as the medium for teaching She first became interested in agri- compared them to tomato plants her young students about the world culture after enrolling in a teaching grown from ordinary earthbound around them. Just as unusual is the workshop and learning about all the seeds. In the end, they didn’t see fact that Keel is a city girl, born in Du- free curriculum and supplies that much difference between the plants, rant, but raised in Oklahoma City. were available in agriculture. Keel said. But, they did learn a lot about how scientific research is con- “When you’re a teacher, free and Graduating from Capitol Hill High ducted. They saw how important ex- cheap are good,” Keel said. School, located only minutes from perimental design is when investigat- downtown OKC, Keel has never lived After 10 years of teaching in Moore, ing differences in tomato seeds or any on a farm, has never worked on a farm Keel moved to Norman, where she other subject of study. and didn’t even visit grandparents on has been teaching for 12 years, and

32 | April 2018 Each fall, she holds an event called world and the stu- Pumpkin Palooza, when she uses dents care about pumpkins to teach her students how those things.” to estimate weight, measure, count and learn about the decay cycle. In the Keel is one of the end, they make pumpkin pie in a bag. Norman school district’s shining Through their unit on wheat, they stars, said Kristi learn what a commodity is, and they Gray, the gifted learn how to make pasta. and talented pro- gram coordinator “It may not have been the best pasta, for Norman Pub- but they liked it because they made lic Schools. it,” she said. “She is definitely They learn where wheat comes from one of the most and they learned how different cul- passionate teach- how ag can change,” Keel said. “I tures from around the world use it to ers that we have,” Gray said. “From a don’t have the experience. I have the make various types of bread. supervisor’s standpoint, she is one of passion, but not the experience.” They also learn about Oklahoma and those dream employees. This is who Ultimately, Keel said she went ahead all the agricultural products that are you want in the classroom.” and applied because she knew she grown within the state, such as wheat, Keel said she is honored to be named could win a trip to the National Agri- soy beans, sun flowers and hay. Keel Ag Teach of the Year, but she hesitat- culture in the Classroom Conference said they all discovered this year that ed, at first, to apply because she didn’t in Portland, Maine this June. As the cotton is now being grown within the think she was as qualified as other winner, Keel will have her expenses city limits of Norman. teachers who had grown up on a farm. paid to attend, and she’s looking for- “We are actually fortunate to have so ward to seeing a lobster farm and oth- “Those people probably know more may things that are being grown in er things that are not common around about animals and the struggles and Oklahoma,” Keel said. “We feed the Oklahoma. – BSM

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C-SPAN Spotlight Norman History, Weather Research and Local Writers Take Center Stage in Cities Tour

t’s easy to get caught up in the rou- subscribers can find those channels at grounds that once comprised the tine of everyday life in Norman, 127 and 128, respectively. mental health institution known as Icommuting to work, hauling the Andy Rieger, Norman native and for- Central State Hospital, and he drove kids, trips to the grocery store, civic mer managing editor of the Norman passed historic buildings downtown. projects and community events. It all Transcript, was recruited to be the Rieger and the crew toured Andrews adds up, and we can easily lose sight network’s tour guide for a day, lead- Park and the sturdy structures built of where we live and how Norman ing the crew on a trip that started at by the WPA more than 80 years ago. got where it is today. the very beginning of Norman’s prai- No Norman tour would be complete As irony might have it, a national rie history and ended up in the futur- without a trip through the Historic television network based in Washing- istic world of weather research. Campus Corner District, a stop at the ton D.C. has come to town to show He showed them the Norman Depot Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial a national audience what many of and told them about Abner Norman, Stadium and a tour of Heisman Park. us have forgotten about or, perhaps, the railroad surveyor who inadvertent- Of course, Rieger found himself ex- never knew in the first place. ly named the town after himself while plaining the term Sooner, and its The cable television public affairs net- scouting a rail route between Arkansas shady connotation back in the days work C-SPAN has included Norman City, Kan. and Gainesville, Texas. of Oklahoma’s 89er Land Run. But in on its national Cities Tour, which is Rieger showed them what Norman Norman, we let bygones be bygones, featuring the historic and literary as- residents used to call North Base and and cheer for the Sooners of today, pects of several small cities across the South Base, and he told them about who happen to be pretty good foot- United States. the U.S. Navy’s former presence in ball players. To see what Norman looks like when a Norman, turning much of the com- He ended his tour with a drive south national network shines its spotlight, munity into a training station for its to the University of Oklahoma Re- tune in to C-SPAN2 or C-SPAN3 on pilots during World War II. search Campus, a modern-day, cut- the weekend of April 7-8. Cox Cable They drove around the massive ting-edge technology incubator

36 | April 2018 where science, research and entrepre- C-SPAN coordinat- neurialism converge to form a massive ing producer Deb- economic success story that OU Presi- bie Lamb said the dent David Boren launched more than tour is being orga- two decades ago. nized in partner- C-SPAN’s three-person crew only ship with the ca- spent a day with Rieger, but its entire ble providers that visit to Norman lasted the better part bring the network of a week. While here, they toured the to viewers, and National Weather Center and OU’s they worked with Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Cox Communica- Natural History. They also visited the tions in their visit university’s Carl Albert Center, the to Norman. is going on was amazing. Political Commercial Archives and the She said the Cities Tour project began Western History Collection. in 2011, and their goal is to provide a “I was blown away,” she said. “I learned a lot while I was there.” The crew interviewed Norman-based look inside the unique history and lit- authors, such as Karlos Hill, Kyle erary life of selected cities across the Lamb said the innovation, research Harper, RC Davis, Rilla Askew and United States. and growth happening in Norman Sarah Eppler Janda. Norman is a unique city with a rich will make a lasting impression on C-SPAN’s viewers. Norman is one of many stops on the history and literary culture as well an network’s Cities Tour. One recent stop enormous amount of research activity, She said segments from their visit to was Shawnee, Okla. Others have in- Lamb said. Norman will be broadcast throughout cluded Winston-Salem, North Caro- “I was absolutely fascinated by the the first full weekend in April. After lina, Lynchburg, Va., Newport, R.I., amount of research and innovation that, their Norman features will be Fayetteville, Ark., Springfield, Mo. that is going on,” she said. “The weath- available online at www.c-span.org/ and Worcester, Mass. er research and the collaboration that series/?citiesTour. – BSM

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ake Irvin is the ace of the University of Oklahoma’s pitching staff. The junior from Bloomington, Minn. Jhas been the consistent Friday starter for the Soon- ers for the last two seasons, setting the tone with hard work and leadership. We sat down with Irvin to visit about what brought him to Norman, his future in baseball, the Sooners’ new head coach and the 2018 season. Q. You have a new head coach this year. While Skip Johnson is a familiar face as your pitching coach from last year, how has the team handled Johnson’s transition to head coach? A. It’s been a great transition. Coach Johnson is the same guy regardless of what roles he’s in. He’s been just as great as a head coach as he was as a pitching coach. Q. Johnson is a passionate baseball mind, but he seems to care about players on a personal level. Is it more about baseball or personal growth? A. I think it’s a bit of both. He does love baseball, but his biggest thing is loving all the kids he has to coach and building a relationship with all of us. Regardless of what it is, he will dig deep to know all of us on a personal level. He’s been great on the baseball side but even better on a personal side, getting to know all of us. Q. Looking back, when did you know you could play baseball at the collegiate level? A. I was a late bloomer. I didn’t even start getting re- cruited until my senior year. I was lucky enough to pitch well my junior year and got some looks that summer. We went to a few showcases and a few schools saw me. I decided that Oklahoma was the perfect fit for me. My senior season, I realized that baseball was my thing, and I found myself working even harder. Q. How has the support of your family played a role in your success? A. I think that our love for sports and competitive na- tures is kind of the reason I push myself to work hard today. (My three brothers) pushed me to be the best I could be, and I love those guys every day for it. All my brothers are athletic. Family is everything to me. My parents are my biggest supporters and they are there every step of the way. Photos by: Mark Doescher by: Photos

40 | April 2018 Q. You had so many opportunities to play hockey. How did the Sooners get you on the diamond in Oklahoma?

A. It was a struggle to keep me off the ice. I’m still a huge hockey fan to- day. Coach (Pete) Hughes saw me at a showcase in Kansas City. He brought me to Norman. I went back to my hotel room here in Norman and told my dad, “Hey I know you might like a few other schools but I’m commit- ting here. Tonight.” So, we got on the phone with Coach Hughes. I loved everything about Oklahoma and I still do. It’s a great fit.

Q. There wasn’t much of a learning curve for you. You basically were thrown right into the fire as a freshman.

A. I think I had the perfect freshman season. I faced a lot of adversity. I learned a lot. Because of that adversi- ty, I got back into a starting role and became a complete pitcher. It’s an ex- perience I’m so thankful for, and it’s made me a better pitcher today.

Q. The pitcher/catcher relationship, how important is it?

A. I don’t think it is overstated at all, and it’s the responsibility of the pitch- er to build that relationship. We can’t be around them all the time in practice. Off the field, it’s our responsibility to build a relationship with those guys. I was lucky to have Renae (Martinez) last year, and he was an awesome hu- man being, so that was an easy rela- tionship to build. Now, we have four guys this year. They are all awesome guys, good catchers and easy to get along with.

Q. We have seen some incredible phys- ical growth and overall success, but what is the biggest personal growth you’ve experienced as a Sooner?

A. Maturity. You’re in college and there are distractions, stuff going on both on and off the baseball field. You want to be a part of it, but at the end of the day, you’re here for baseball. In a year or two, I could be starting a career, so that’s how you have to look at it. boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 41 Q. Do you find yourself having to get A. Not at all. I think coach Johnson fiery with your teammates to fire your does a good job preaching a one pitch guys up? at a time mindset. Focus on the now. Take care of business now, and every- A. I feel like I can be a confidence thing down the road will take care of builder. Those guys know I’m com- itself. Once it’s over, I hope I can look peting for them, and they’re going to back and tell myself I gave it all I have. compete for me. They’re doing a great job right now. I pat them on the back Q. What are you following away and say we’ve got this. from baseball?

Q. This Sooner baseball squad seems A. Anything associated with sports. like a pretty loose bunch. How fun is I’m a huge Minnesota sports fan, Vi- this team and its personality? kings, the Wild you name it.

A. We have a blast. I think that comes Q. What about the 2018 Oklahoma from the fact that we have so many Sooners? Where is this team right older guys. Some of us have been here now, do you feel good about it? for three to four years. The younger guys have grown close to us, and they A. We obviously are a work in prog- know our culture. It starts with the ress. We can be in a better record posi- guys who were here last year to set the tion, but it’s better to go through that tone, and we definitely have a good early in the year. Indiana has been on time. a tear since we beat them. But this ad- versity will build character. It’s better Q. You have a future in the MLB and to go through this now rather than lat- some even say as a potential first-round er on down the road, and I think we’re pick. Do you find yourself getting going to be better for it. – BSM caught up in looking forward to that? OKLAHOMANS NO LONGER NEED TO TRAVEL OUT OF state to receive world-class cancer care. The Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma provides cancer care teams that are redefining patient-centered care in a new state-of-the-art facility.

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Japanese Breakfast to Draw Large, Outdoor Crowd on Main Street olunteers are busy clearing space In the past, Thursday night bands have “It’s a big job,” Jackson said. “We for- for hit band Japanese Breakfast, performed at Sooner Theater. tunately have a very talented team of Vscheduled to perform on Thurs- “Sooner Theater is a beautiful, historic people who are very in tune with the day night at the 11th annual Norman venue,” she said. “But we didn’t want independent music scene.” Music Festival, April 26-28. to lock anyone out of seeing them and She said they pull from some of the best Japanese Breakfast is the solo music also didn’t want to overwhelm that in independent music around the coun- project of Michelle Zauner of Ore- space or its staff. We’ll still be booking try, but still strive to keep the festival gon-based Little Big League. Travel- all of our indoor venues as usual.” rooted in Oklahoma music. ing to Norman just days after they are The Norman Music Festival is one of “Oklahoma has an expansive music scheduled to play at the famous Cali- the largest free independent music fes- scene from all genres,” Jackson said. fornia desert music festival, Coachella, tivals in the country. “We love to be able to showcase that the band is expected to draw a crowd “The major draw is that it’s free,” said here.” so large it warrants an outdoor stage on Beau Jennings, a musical artist sched- The festival began in 2008. Back then, Thursday night – a first in Norman Mu- uled to perform at the festival. “I’m it was a one-day, one-stage event. It sic Festival history. proud of the organizers for keeping has since grown to a three-day festival. “This band is just so lovely and exper- that as a priority. I think it has benefit- More than 100,000 people are expected imental and a little bit odd and ethere- ted the community.” to fill the streets this year. al and I like them,” said Shari Jackson, National touring acts are feathered with “The first year we didn’t have a clue Norman Music Festival’s executive di- local artists, offering great exposure to up- what we were doing,” said Kent John- rector. “They are touring and now we and-coming bands. More than 600 bands son, president of the Norman Music get to have them, too. They’re getting apply for the stages during an open call, Festival’s board of directors. “But it really big so we’re going to have to but only around 300 spots are available. turned out fantastic and has continued make some big space.”

50 | April 2018 to grow from there. We continue adding indoor venues and festival that could. We’re slowly navigating the leap to nation- everyone in the community wants to be involved.” al sponsors but doing it in a way to keep our local businesses Johnson said there are so many venues that if you stumble on at the forefront.” something you don’t like, just keep walking to find something As a way to give back to the community, venders are part- you do. nering with a local nonprofit and will donate a portion of this The festival is sponsored by the City of Norman, Oklahoma year’s beer and merchandise sales. The nonprofit will be able arts councils, the Kirkpatrick Foundation and various other to pass out information and educate the public about their donor gifts ranging from $500 to $20,000. cause. “It’s a true community effort,” he said. “We’re going to try to Part of last year’s event was almost rained out, but they expect highlight how much the community welcomes this festival to to make up for it this year. honor all those who pitch in to help make it happen.” “We didn’t have the successful festival we were hoping for in In addition to live music, the family-friendly festival boasts 2017,” she said. “So, we’re trying to be frugal with this year’s art and food vendors, beer gardens, a kid’s area with bouncy budget, but still put on the same high-level festival. Somehow, houses and the Lion’s Club hosts a carnival nearby. It takes we’ve managed to stay within budget and present the best 15 board members who work year-round and more than 200 lineup of music we’ve had in 11 years.” volunteers to keep the festival afloat. Anyone interested in vol- Festival goers can find the schedule online at normanmu- unteering can sign up at normanmusicfestival.com to work a sicfestival.com. shift and receive a free T-shirt. “It’s a great spring time activity I look forward to each year, “We’re committed to keeping it as a free and not a ticketed kind of the start of outdoor festival season,” Jennings said. “I event,” Jackson said. “We like to think of ourselves as the little plan to be there until they won’t have me anymore.”– BSM

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ooking for some home-grown Oklahoma music? Art- Amusement carnival, disc golf tournament – even profes- ists from across the state will be on hand as an expect- sional wrestling. ed 7,000 music lovers attend the 37th annual Rose Rock L “We’re also adding an art walk this year,” said Kim Ad- Music Festival, May 4-6 in Noble. ams, Noble Chamber of Commerce executive director. Featured music ranges from country, blues and rock to “Local authors, painters, photographers and more will be classical and pop. Local favorite Etowah Road will kick able to sell their art at the festival.” off the event as the headliner Friday night at 7 p.m., and Known as the Rose Rock capital of the world, Noble has Grammy-nominated musician John Fullbright is sched- been home to the family-friendly festival since the 1980s. uled to wrap up the event on Sunday. The all-outdoor festival’s main stage is located in front of “We like to display our Oklahoma talent,” said Brian Noble’s City Hall, just a few miles south of Norman. Houck, immediate past president of the Noble Chamber “I’m a musician, and I like getting all these people together of Commerce Board of Directors. “Almost all of our bands and bringing good music to the event,” Houck said. “The are native to Oklahoma.” artists we have and the mix of entertainment we have In addition to showcasing musical artists from across the makes it unique. I enjoy the culture it brings to the city.” state, the three-day event is free for the public to attend Houck said festival goers fly in from all across the United and set to feature a car show, food vendors, parade, arts States to check out the artists. and craft vendors, pony rides, poker run, Great Plains

54 | April 2018 “It’s kind of a reunion,” he said. “A lot of the bands know each other and play with each other in and around the state of Oklahoma and beyond. It’s like a big music family.” Visit nobleok.org to see a detailed festival schedule. – BSM

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orman’s very own Riverwind Hotel is among the best es football and basketball. When they said that, I looked accommodations in the state, according to the Okla- over at my boss, and he just started laughing. I was really Nhoma Hotel & Lodging Association. shocked.” The hotel was recently recognized for its work at the Stars of As winners in the state contest, Krodel and Factor will be the Industry Awards, a program designed to honor Oklaho- submitted to compete in the national Stars of the Industry ma’s outstanding hospitality professionals for their service Awards, hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Associ- and commitment to guest services and the industry. ation (AH&LA). The national winners will be announced at the AH&LA Summit in Los Angeles in January 2019. The hotel, located at 1544 State Highway 9, received two awards, with Ronnie Krodel named Outstanding General Krodel began working in the hotel industry in 1999 as a Manager of the Year in the Small Property category and bellman, while in college. His original plan was to be a Heather Factor being honored as Outstanding Roomkeep- state trooper, but he ended up sticking in the hotel pro- er of the Year, marking the second straight year the hotel fession instead. During his time in the industry, he has received the roomkeeper honor. “worked in every odd job that you can work in a hotel” and has been in a general manager role for more than a Krodel, who has worked at Riverwind for five years, said decade. He says that Riverwind is well known in the hos- the hotel has submitted a nomination and won an award pitality industry. each year. This year, however, he was unaware that his boss had submitted his name for nomination. Staying at Riverwind provides a unique experience from other locations in Norman since the hotel is connected to “I always tell my boss and my staff it’s not about me, it’s a casino, Krodel said. Additionally, he thinks the hotel’s about what you do every single day, and I honestly, I had hospitality sets them apart. no idea,” Krodel said, adding that his boss gathered infor- mation under the guise of a company newsletter. “They The key, he said, is how the staff deliver services every sin- started reading about how we got hit by the tornado… gle day and how they treat their guests like family. that he’s very involved in his community and he coach-

64 | April 2018 “Our staff, they have a pas- sion. They have integrity. Every day they come and work together as a team, and I think that really sets us apart,” Krodel said. Since he started working at Riverwind, Krodel said he has become more involved in the community because that is something that is very important to the ho- tel and casino, whether through sponsorships, 2018 Season volunteerism or hosting events on site. Ronnie Krodel recieves his award. • May 12 - Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Time Machine One popular community event hosted by Riverwind Casi- no is Beats & Bites, a summertime series of family-friendly evenings filled with live music, food trucks and vendors. • June 9 - The Romantics and This summer, Beats & Bites will host Oklahoma natives Ja- Kristen Stehr son Boland and Jason Young, among others. Festivities be- gin on select Saturdays at 6 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. • July 7 - Restless Heart and Stars “I learned it’s not just all about just the day-to-day opera- tions,” Krodel said. “It’s really truly about giving back to • Aug 11 - Confederate Railroad and BSM the community and being more involved.” – Jason Young Band

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Hospital Sends Robots to Fight Germs at Norman Schools

e all know that a school is a Hospital officials recognized the ben- nasiums and five media centers, in the place for learning. But, learn- efits the robots could provide outside Norman district. Wing is hard to do when germs the hospital, as well. So, the two organi- “We appreciate Norman Regional hit and absences begin to soar. Eleven zations teamed up to enlist an army of Health System for their continued part- germ-fighting robots rolled into local robots to be used at area schools to dis- nership and their commitment to proac- schools at the height of this year’s cold infect classrooms, restrooms and other tively addressing student health,” said and flu season. areas where germs may lurk. Dr. Nicholas Migliorino, superinten- The robot invasion came in the form of “If we could provide a robot in every dent of Norman Public Schools. “This the XENEX Lightstrike™ Germ-Zap- classroom, we would’ve, but we did the is just another example of how students ping Robot, a UV disinfection robot next best thing and sent 11 robots to lo- in Norman Public Schools benefit from that uses a pulsed xenon lamp to create cal schools to fight the flu,” said Richie the robust support of our community.” intense germicidal ultraviolet light that Splitt, president and CEO of Norman While the extra robots were sent back to quickly kills germs that cause serious Regional. “As a healthcare provid- XENEX, Norman Regional returned its infections. er, we’ve seen how illness can spread four robots to their homes at Norman For the past two years, Norman Re- quickly, and we know that children Regional Hospital and the Norman Re- gional Health Systems has used its own learn better when they are healthy.” gional HealthPlex. Since June of 2016, four LightStrike robots daily to enhance Teachers and administrators in the Nor- when the germ-fighting robot program safety by disinfecting patient rooms man, Noble and Moore schools were began, the health system has seen a re- and other hospital areas. happy to be able to utilize the team of markable reduction in infections. “Our germ-zapping robots are highly robots that Norman Regional was able “The hospital had seen great results. effective against the resistant patho- to provide. The robots, along with 25 We wanted to share the robots’ capabil- gens that challenge our hospitals the human helpers, were able to disinfect ities with the community,” Splitt said. most: C. difficile, MRSA, Norovirus some of the hardest hit schools, includ- – BSM and Influenza,” said Matt Crowe, terri- ing 221 classrooms, five cafeterias, 15 tory manager for XENEX. offices, 22 student restrooms, five gym- boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 73

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Spring is Best Time for A/C Tune Ups emperatures are beginning to rise, which means now ture failures can be avoided with an air conditioning tune- is the time to think about your air conditioning to en- up in the spring and furnace tune-up in the fall, he said. Tsure your home is cool and comfortable all summer Norman Heat & Air offers what he calls the Comfort Club. long. The average lifespan of an air conditioner is 12 to “Comfort Club members save money on energy and repair 15 years, but that number is changing, according to Brian bills and avoid system breakdowns,” Porch said. Porch, owner of Norman Heat & Air. But, these maintenance services address more than just “When you compare (your unit) to a car or computer, tech- your family’s comfort. nology is changing so fast. It’s like having a 10-year-old car or a two-year-old laptop,” Porch said. “When repairs be- Often, heating and air conditioning equipment is installed come significant, it may be a better investment to replace it.” in the attic, Porch said. When it leaks, the homeowner may have to pay to have a drain fixed, as well as ceiling repairs. If you think you’re in the market for a new unit, Porch recommends choosing a top award-winning brand like A Norman resident of 40 years, Porch started his fami- American Standard and Carrier. Understanding the finan- ly-owned business 10 years ago. Specializing in repair, re- cial investment involved, Porch offers his customers a “No placement and maintenance of residential and commercial Lemon” policy with easy financing options, backed by a heating and air conditioning systems, Norman Heat & Air 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. services customers in Norman, Moore and throughout the metro area. There are, however, some affordable ways to extend the life of an existing system and regular maintenance is an Over the last decade, Norman Heat & Air has earned some important piece of the puzzle. prestigious accolades, including two Central Oklahoma fastest growing company honors and two Norman Tran- “Have (your unit) cleaned and serviced every year,” Porch script Reader’s Choice Awards, among others. Porch at- said. “Eighty percent of repair calls we receive are due to tributes his success to loyal, satisfied customers who help lack of maintenance.” spread the word and build the company’s reputation of Dirty coils and dirty filters put a strain on the entire sys- dependability, honesty and high quality. tem, and that creates additional risk for breakdowns when For more information, visit www.normanair.com or call Oklahoma temperatures soar into the 100s. Most prema- 823.9641. – BSM

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Local Family Takes East Norman Schlotzsky’s in Different Direction

chlotzsky’s in Norman will soon have a different look as Awesome Eats Enterprises vice president. “We want to as its newest location is set to open later this month at offer a laid-back place where students can study, and fam- S1000 Alameda Street. ilies can enjoy a good meal together.” The restaurant will debut a design that will be complete- The restaurant will even have live music from time to time ly new to the Sooner state. With buzz words like modern, during the week, David Sr. said. locally owned and fresh, the Jones family’s east Norman Schlotzsky’s will be stepping out of the fast food box when This Schlotzsky’s location will serve breakfast, starting at 8 it opens for the first time on April 19. a.m. each day that patrons can top off with locally roast- ed coffee. Customers can also take advantage of delivery “I have been in the restaurant business for a long time, and options through Uber Eats and DoorDash as well as call I am really excited about what we have to offer,” said David ahead and pick-up orders at the restaurant. Jones, president and CEO of Awesome Eats Enterprises. “You have never seen any Schlotzsky’s like this in Oklahoma.” But, not everything is changing. The Jones family and their crew will still get an early start on their breads, made from More than just a fresh look, the Jones family will be serving scratch each day, and they will be serving their original all the chain’s favorites in addition to new options, includ- sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and indulgent Cinnabon ing breakfast, street tacos, sliders and craft beer. rolls.

“We will be the first Schlotzsky’s to have beer on tap in “We take pride in our facilities and our food,” Sarah said. Oklahoma,” said David Jones, Jr., Awesome Eats Enter- “Fast, fresh and current, we offer a tasty, healthy menu prises vice president. “We will have four local craft beer with lots of gluten-free options.” options as well as big-name brands.” Also, the restaurant is offering free Schlotzsky’s sandwich- “We’re very thankful for David and his team at Awesome es for a year to a lucky few of the guests who attend the Eats Enterprises, for bringing Schlotzsky’s back to the Nor- grand opening on April 19. man community. I’m sure that people will enjoy the new menu items and be impressed with all of the updates”, Bri- The first 100 guests to purchase a six pack of Cinnabons an Farris vice president operations for Schlotzsky’s. will get cards they can use to receive free small original sandwiches for a year, David Jr. said. Those first diners Diners can kick back and enjoy a variety of seating options can also enjoy live music and other fun merchandise give- that offer perks like free WiFi, USB plug-ins, big-screen aways during the grand opening celebration. TVs and an outdoor patio. Schlotzsky’s is currently hiring for their Norman location. In- “We are excited to offer a very modern approach to the terested applicants can apply online at dljfoodsinc.com– BSM college-town hangout,” said Sarah Jones, who also serves

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Norman Dentist to Enhance Downtown Experience with Food Truck Sanctuary

s entertainment and events in While TOLY Park’s development will where patrons can find good food and a downtown Norman have grown continue through much of the year, it unique outdoor dining experience. Aand multiplied in recent years, will be functioning and operational in Norman dentist Gabriel Bird and other time for downtown Norman’s 2nd Fri- “We have all sorts of big ideas for all the Norman Arts Council board members day Art Walk on April 13 and the Nor- things we can do out there,” said Bird. have observed a recurring problem. man Music Festival, April 26-28. There never seems to be enough room There will be music, and perhaps, even for food trucks. In fact, Bird is planning a grand open- movie nights. But, he doesn’t want the en- ing and food-truck social event on April tertainment to be too loud or distracting. The Norman native has taken that con- 13 at 4:30 p.m., just before 2nd Friday cern to heart, and he is taking action by festivities get started. He envisions TOLY Park as a destina- developing Norman’s first food truck tion point and another attraction to park adjacent to his new dental office Bird said his office and TOLY Park will draw people to downtown Norman, now under construction at 227 W Main St. be the first new developments built in and he hopes to help change the way downtown Norman since 1973, and he people view downtown. He is building the park on the site of believes his park will help fuel down- the long-abandoned Long-Bell Lumber town’s continuing growth as an enter- “We want people to come downtown to Company, which served Norman’s ear- tainment district. see what’s going on. We want it to be- ly-day home construction industry. The come a destination,” Bird said. site was a blight on Main Street for de- The park will be large enough to ac- cades, and Bird is now happy to rede- commodate up to four food trucks, and Visit Norman Executive Director Dan velop it into something that will benefit it will feature benches, tables and chairs Schemm called the new park an excit- the community. to help patrons get comfortable. There ing development for downtown. will be shaded areas under giant um- “I love Norman, and was born and brellas, arbors or trellises and there will “Anything that brings people down- raised here,” he said. “I’ve driven by be a free-standing building where peo- town is exciting, and this will fit in that lot long enough to be sick of it.” ple can purchase wine or beer. perfectly with the entertainment dis- trict that already exists,” said Schemm, However, in recognition of the lumber TOLY Park’s design is being modeled whose offices are downtown at 309 E yard and its historic role in Norman, after parks he has seen in other cities, Main St. he’s naming the lot TOLY Park, which such as the Bleu Garten in Oklahoma stands for The Old Lumber Yard. City’s Midtown District, known for its Schemm said the park helps give an ambiance as a clean, entertaining venue end-to-end experience to downtown.

84 | April 2018 There are new breweries that have either opened or will soon When he outgrew his current office at 112 S Berry Rd., he chose be opening on the east side, and there are new restaurants, such the abandoned lumber yard as his new office location. The lot as Tino’s, The Winston and Neighborhood Jam on the west side. size was larger than what he needed for his 5,500-square-foot dental office building, so he decided to create a food truck “Downtown Norman already has so many things to experi- park with the remaining space. ence, and the new food truck park just enhances what is al- ready an amazing, must-see district,” he said. While it sounds like a step in the right direction, TOLY Park may not completely solve downtown Norman’s food truck Bird, a 1998 Norman High graduate is in his 11th year of prac- parking problem. But then again, food truck parking problems ticing dentistry in Norman. He said his plan to develop a food may be the kind of thing that growing entertainment districts truck park was serendipitous. don’t mind having from time to time.– BSM

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Hal Smith Restaurants to Open Nostalgic Restaurant in Downtown Norman

88 | April 2018 ffering unique dishes and drinks seasoned with a touch of nostalgia, The Winston restaurant and pub Owill soon be opening in downtown Norman. “The Winston is an exciting, new concept that sprouted from Pub W,” said Brandon Kistler, the restaurant’s man- aging partner. “Anticipation is building as we count down the days until our grand opening.” The contemporary establishment will open on April 17 at 106 W Main St. amid the bustling vibe of Norman’s down- town entertainment district. “The location is the perfect fit for the atmosphere we are striving for because it is in a historic but popular part of town,” Kistler said. pub-style dishes, spiced up with a modern flair, and boasts The Winston is the newest addition to Hal Smith Restau- a sizable whiskey selection, craft cocktails and draft beer. rants’ diverse line of restaurants. “We are excited to give our guests a wide range of choices “Winston is Hal Smith’s middle name, so it has a special that range from typical pub and comfort food as well as meaning to our team,” said Zoe Mack, communications healthier salads and flat breads,” Mack said. coordinator with Hal Smith Restaurants. “The Winston Today Hal Smith Restaurants operates nearly 80 restaurants gathers inspiration from Winston Churchill, and the overall in seven states and employs more than 6,000 employees. atmosphere will embrace both the modern and nostalgic.” The Winston will be open 11 a.m. to midnight on week- In addition to the 3,000 square-foot interior, there will be a days, 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 9 lounge and outdoor patio seating for guests to enjoy. p.m. on Sundays. Whether for a night out with friends, dinner with the For more information on the menu, grand opening events family or a glass of wine after a long week, The Winston and more, visit thewinston.com and follow The Winston will have plenty of options. The menu will feature familiar on Facebook and Instagram.– BSM

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HISTORY BY: JEFF PROVINE What’s in a Name?

Flood Avenue Honors One of Norman’s Early-Day Builders

pril showers bring May flowers” The Peoples Voice, a popular paper in Flood “a top-notcher” in the sidewalk as the old poem goes, yet different Norman’s territorial days, cites Flood as construction business. concerns come to mind in a town the winner of a contract to build the Tate A Yet, construction was not Flood’s only like Norman, which was built so near to house on Peters Avenue in 1896. The pa- the Canadian River floodplain. per reported that work commenced at contributions to early Norman. He and once, and it suggested the home would his wife, Nancy, raised a family together It seems a strange thing, practically be one of the neatest residences in Nor- in Norman, and he was active with fra- daring fate for Norman to have a street man. ternal organizations, such as the Masons named Flood Avenue. Newcomers and the Ancient Order of United Work- might wonder if it is in commemoration As the building boom in Norman con- men, where he was elected the rank of of some great meteorological event. But, tinued, Flood was in the midst of it, foreman in 1898. the road is named for one of the leading riding the wave to financial success and figures of early Norman, William Frank praise from locals. Flood’s busy efforts seemed to catch up Flood. with him in the 1910s when his health de- In 1896, The Norman Transcript not- clined. He decided to leave Norman and According to Flood’s grandson, James ed the new residence of W.J. Kelley, on moved 80 miles north to Perry, where he Flood, in records from the Cleveland University Boulevard, was being erect- opened a hardware store. Flood went County Historical Society at Lind- ed by Frank Flood. The newspaper ar- ahead of the family to get matters set- say-Moore House, Flood came to Nor- ticle offered a positive commentary on tled, while Nancy Flood stayed behind man a few years after the Land Run of the quality of Flood’s work. Flood was to sell the house. In the May 6, 1915 edi- 1889 as a contractor, specifically a brick- hired to build homes for many early-day tion of the Norman Transcript, an item layer. Norman residents, including university in the personal announcements noted presidents and longtime OU professor Flood’s departure and encouraged the Born in 1866, Flood was from Tennes- Charles Gould. sale, calling their home desirable, mod- see, by way of Arkansas, and came ear- ern and nice. ly enough that he laid bricks on Main Flood also diversified his work as his Street. Brick streets were only the be- career went on. An 1899 issue of The Yet the sadness was palpable. “Norman ginning as Flood quickly added entire Peoples Voice features a large wallpa- people will regret the departure of these buildings to his body of work. per advertisement by Flood. Flood also estimable citizens, for they have resid- turned to cement sidewalk construction. ed a long time with us,” the paper said. The Norman Transcript in 1910 called When Nancy Flood and the children left

92 | April 2018 for Perry a month later, the Transcript hopeful, but the front page of the Sept. provided for. He owned some excellent wished “them unbounded success in 23 Transcript showed a long article un- property in Norman, including the build- their new home.” der the headline: “DEATH OF FRANK ings occupied by the post office and the FLOOD.” university theatre and a fine residence on As the summer progressed, however, North Santa Fe.” Flood’s condition worsened. Initially Flood passed away at his home in Perry, the Transcript said it was “a bad case of but his body was brought back to Nor- It was an impressive collective memorial the grip,” an old term for the flu. By July man for Masonic funeral services and to a man so dedicated to building up a 29, Flood’s health was front-page news, burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. town that memorialized him with a prin- “MR. FLOOD’S CONDITION BAD.” cipal street, even if today’s drivers may He was taken to a hospital in Wichita for A week later, the Transcript reminded not know the whole story behind the an operation. Comments were initially its readers that “The late Frank Flood name Flood Avenue. – BSM left Nancy Flood and the children well

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