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ecently promoted to lieutenant, lowing summer he Marcus Savage credits his go-get- went through Marine Rter attitude, lengthy resume and Corps Officer Candi- strong passion for helping others for his dates School, where he ability to succeed in the many roles he completed 10 weeks in has held in his life. His sense of humor Quantico. Soon after can’t hurt either. Quantico, Savage re- signed from his com- Savage is a Norman kid. He attend- mission in the Marine ed Lakeview Elementary, Longfellow Corps and came back Middle School and graduated from to Norman. Norman High School in 1993. After scheduling, mentoring, handling com- graduating, Savage enlisted in the Upon his return, Savage applied to the plaints and taking major calls, wheth- United States Marine Corps, where he Norman Police Department and started er that be deaths, collision fatalities or served four years of active duty. in 2005. Once again, that venture didn’t possible crime scenes. last long. Just a year later, Savage joined He returned to Norman in 1997 and the Reserves again and was sent back Savage also serves in other capacities. began working for Norman Public to Iraq for his second tour, which lasted He has been on the S.W.A.T team for 13 Schools. Savage was partnered with a until 2008. years. He has also served on the hon- humanities teacher and they were re- or guard and as peer support for many sponsible for the video production of Savage laughs when he talks about his years now. the NPS Channel. However, he didn’t time in and out of the Marines five dif- stay in that role for long. ferent times. But for now, he says he’s One of his favorites is peer support, done. where officers “check in” on other of- After five years, Savage joined the U.S. ficers. Marine Corps Reserves and moved to His time at the police department has Las Vegas, Nev. He enrolled at the Uni- encompassed varying positions and re- “I get called on to see what’s going on versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he sponsibilities. Just prior to his promo- with other officers, whether it’s been a studied early childhood with hopes of tion, Savage was a sergeant serving as tough call, home life or just something being a kindergarten teacher. He was a school resource officer at Irving Mid- going on,” he said. “I really like doing there for two years when 9/11 hap- dle School. His work weeks were al- the peer support.” pened. He accelerated his studies so he ways more than 40 hours, as he strived could return to the Marine Corps, and to sign up for everything “Irving” – Contrary to popular belief, Savage ex- by his senior year, he received orders sports, events and more. plained that the job is much more than and was sent to Iraq in January 2003. arresting people. In his new role, Lt. Savage serves as su- His tour ended that August and he re- pervisor of the afternoon patrol shift. “We are here to help the community in turned home for a short time. The fol- His duties include but are not limited to so many ways,” Savage said. – BSM
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14 | February 2019 n 1929, Norman architect Harold Gi- ed what to do with the empty theater. than 1,000 children enrolled in 55 dif- meno designed what was to become Some suggested razing the Spanish ferent classes and summer camps. Ithe first “talking” movie theater in Gothic delight to the ground to make In addition, The Sooner Theater also the entire region. Named Sooner The- room for a parking lot while others offers three full productions each atre, the Spanish-Gothic style building contemplated making it a furniture season and four productions that are was one of the first movie theaters in showroom. youth-only. The Sooner Follies mor- the state to feature sound. “A group of concerned citizens was ad- phed into an annual murder mystery Gimeno spared no expense, spending amant that the city keep it and restore dinner theater fundraiser, which con- more than $200,000 for mosaic tile, it,” said Coggins. “It was in bad shape tinues to be wildly popular. Italian marble and special touches like with holes in the roof and pigeons in “It’s the most fun ‘not-right’ thing a ladies’ lounge on the mezzanine lev- the rafters. The city did restore it and you’ll see,” said Coggins. “I feel we do el. A soundproof cry-room at the back in 1976, the nonprofit Sooner Theater more than just community theater. We of the orchestra level accommodated organization was formed.” have a unique aspect with our vibrant babies. The ceiling was adorned with For the next 20 years, the organization and fast-growing studio program- 252 Spanish coat-of-arms, which were rented out the facility for concerts, pag- ming which offers performing arts hand painted by the Patricio Gimeno, eants, dance recitals and other events. classes for ages 3 to high-school age. the architect’s father. The theatre even In the late 1980s, the Sooner Theater We offer all kinds of theater skills like boasted refrigerated air and cooled started a concert series and a fund-rais- acting, musical theater, magic, ballet, water fountains. ing event called The Sooner Follies. jazz, etc.” But, because vaudeville was still go- “The Sooner Follies became very pop- A LASTING IMPRESSION ing strong, the theatre also doubled as ular,” Coggins said. “That’s what the By far, The Studio of Sooner Theatre, a stage for traveling troupes. community knew us for.” located at 110 E Main St., is a ma- “We still had a lot of vaudeville jor part of the theater’s mission performers coming through Nor- to share the arts. Thousands of man at the time,” said Nancy children attend classes ranging Coggins, PR & Development di- from dance to acting to master rector for The Sooner Theatre of classes from September to May. Norman, Inc. “They would hop They are also able to audition for off the train, walk a few blocks, various productions throughout perform a show and then hop the year, much like the adult pro- back onto the train.” ductions do. Though the Sooner Theatre had “It even surprises me how pop- its heydey as a motion picture fa- ular and needed these arts class- cility until the 1970s, live perfor- es are,” said Coggins. “We have mances never went away. Now, kids from throughout the region, with its 90th birthday Feb. 10, the not just Norman. We also have a Sooner Theatre retains that live special needs class for those with performance history with communi- In 2002, The Sooner Theater organiza- Down’s Syndrome. They steal the show ty theater, guest performances, youth tion hired a theater consultant to de- at our showcase every year. We see a lot theater and a legacy of performing arts termine what direction the organiza- of gifted children who want to become classes and camps for children and tion and the building should go. The involved in theater.” adults of all ages. top decision was to offer a season of HISTORIC AND HONORED theatrical productions, and in 2003, The programs of The Sooner Theatre board member Jennifer Baker became are funded in part by the Oklahoma Listed on the National Register of His- the executive director. Arts Council, Norman Arts Council, toric Places, the theater itself served City of Norman, National Endow- “She created the first season of theat- as an entertainment heart of Norman ment for the Arts and Republic Bank rical productions and locals produced from the beginning. But, over the & Trust. the show with local actors,” said Cog- years, it fell into disrepair. gins. “In 2013, we offered the first “We still have shows that are the best “It was a movie theater until 1973. It summer arts camp. We had to beg, quality. We have an amazing amount just couldn’t compete with the subur- borrow and steal children to be part of of talent in Norman,” said Coggins. ban multiplexes that were going up,” the camp because no one knew about “Norman really loves and supports Coggins said. “The last movie shown at it. We only had 31 kids that year.” the arts, so we plan to be around even Sooner Theatre was ‘Attack of the Am- longer.” The first summer camp performed the azons.’ It was shut down after that.” play “Bye Bye Birdie.” From that first For more information, visit www. For years, the city of Norman debat- camp, Sooner Theatre now has more soonertheatre.org. – BSM boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 15
COMMUNITY BY: ROXANNECOMMUNITY AVERY Dancing the Night Away
Dads, Daughters Prepare for Annual Daddy Daughter Dance t’s that time of year when Norman provided by Adrian Buendia from gears up for a very special event. Nexus Productions, Inc. This year, IFlorists are bustling as they prepare t-shirts will be for sale and there will corsages and flowers, restaurants are be light snacks and drinks as well as receiving a deluge of reservation re- a professional photographer. quests and daughters are searching The dance is an all-ages affair. Girls as for the perfect dresses. young as 3 years old can participate, The 19th annual Daddy Daughter all the way up to those who are in Dance will take place on Feb. 2 at the high school. Embassy Suites in Norman. Attend- “A lot of daughters in the Norman ees can choose from three identical community have grown up with this sessions: The Yellow Dance from 2 - dance, and it has become a family tra- 3:30 p.m., The Pink Dance from 4:30 dition,” Olsen said. - 6 p.m. and The Blue Dance from 7 With a semi-formal dress code, fa- -8:30 p.m. thers (or father figures) can wear just “We anticipate selling 4,500 tickets about anything. “It’s really neat to see the whole town this year for these three dances,” said “Typically, dads wear everything get involved when this one event ba- Jason Olsen, the recreation superin- from jeans and polos all the way up sically takes over Norman,” Olsen tendent for Norman’s Parks & Recre- to tuxes,” Olsen said. “Some wear a said. “It’s a great event and we are ation Department. sports or suit jacket and some wear glad to host it every year.” Last year, a new tradition began. ties. The girls usually wear a dress.” Given the popularity of the event, Dads and their daughters received With a lot of community businesses tickets sell fast. To purchase tickets LED bracelets that would sync to the sponsoring the event, the dance is al- or more information, visit www.nor- music, changing colors with the beats ways a huge success. manfun.com or call 366-5472. – BSM
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Service Spotlight Assistant Chief Grant Deason eing a firefighter was not a career Deason said he works 24-hour shifts that we’ve got some really brilliant path Grant Deason had consid- with his crew and is in charge of all young minds coming up,” Deason Bered until a cousin suggested it the big fires or complicated calls that explained. “This is a great career, and to him. That suggestion ended up be- come in while he is on duty. to anybody that’s considering it, I ing a valuable one, and this January, would certainly give it a thumbs up. I Deason celebrated 34 years with the Deason and his wife Lisa, who works don’t regret my decision, not for one Norman Fire Department. as an RN, have started to talk a little minute.” more about what life is going to look Deason, who is originally from like once he retires next year. He said When it comes to impactful moments Washington, Okla, learned about the there is both a little apprehension and throughout his career, some have Norman Fire Department through a a little excitement right now since be- been large-scale situations, like when cousin who worked in Norman and ing a firefighter is what he has done Deason worked both big tornadoes in also as the chief of volunteers in their his entire adult life. Moore, served as a first responder at hometown. Deason said becoming a the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Build- firefighter has been the best decision In his spare time, Deason enjoys fish- ing after the Oklahoma City bomb- he has ever made. ing, golfing and watching Ravens ing and lent a hand after Hurricane football. He also likes to spend time Katrina. There are also countless sim- “I’ve loved coming to work and still with his 6-year-old granddaughter, ple, everyday moments that come to love it after 34 years,” Deason shared. Evan, who he and Lisa have raised mind as well. “When I was a senior in high school, since she was 10 months old. our house burned down, so I was on “We used to have a lady here in our the other side of it. Being able to help “I also like to hang out with my area who was in an electric wheel- somebody out on their worst day I granddaughter and let her boss me chair, and for battery reasons or what- think is probably the best part for me.” around,” Deason said with a laugh. ever, she’d be stranded in the middle “She has been a blessing.” of the street,” Deason said. “We’d go Currently, he works as an assistant out and help her on a daily basis and Deason said he wants the Norman fire chief for Station 1, which serves make relationships with her and oth- community to know the fire depart- central Norman. The station is one er regulars … I’m blessed to have this ment does a good job, and he does of the busiest in Norman, followed job and the next guy, I hope he gets not see that changing anytime soon. closely by the one located on the Uni- what I did.” – BSM versity of Oklahoma’s campus. Sta- “I don’t have any worries about tion 1 has three crews that rotate, and
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COMMUNITY BY: LINDSAY CUOMO Brooke Lund oday’s classrooms are tasked with spare bedroom of her childhood home, many of the same goals as they complete with a chalkboard, podium, Talways have, preparing students workbooks and posters. for their next stage of life. But the way “I spent countless hours in that room in which educators are meeting those teaching a class of make-believe stu- goals has evolved, adjusting to the dents,” she shared. “One summer, I unique demands of today. Teachers, even got in trouble for trying to make like Brooke Lund, a third grade teacher my cousin do the homework I had as- and Teacher of the Year at Jackson El- signed him while we were playing to- ementary, utilize creative strategies to gether.” help their students grow, looking be- She also draws on her own experiences yond textbooks to find success. as a young student to help her relate to “Teachers are striving to meet the the kids in her classroom. needs of each individual student, cre- “I had a student who, like myself, en- ating classroom environments where tered second grade with a very low Lund recognizes, with her own students, students feel safe and comfortable to reading level,” Lund said. “At the be- it takes more than the effort of a single learn and grow,” Lund explained. “My ginning, she was frustrated by all the teacher to succeed. Lund credits the goal as an educator is to have a positive effort it was taking for what seemed honor of being named Jackson’s Teacher impact on students and their under- like very little reward, but by the end of of the Year to her fellow teachers. standing of their world. I strive for my the year her reading level had increased “I work with some amazing educa- students to become good citizens… and by nearly two years.” tors and am so lucky to have them as life-long learners.” “Her struggles with reading were sim- co-workers. I would not be the teacher I Her passion for teaching began ear- ilar to my own, and this experience re- am today if it were not for those around ly in life. Lund loved going to school inforced my commitment to be the best me supporting and helping me each and even set up a mock classroom in a teacher I can be.” and every day.” – BSM Teaching Norman Jenae Tindell eaching is a family legacy for Jenae need successfully for the first time is ab- Tindell. solutely magical!” T “Growing up I was surrounded by These moments are what encourage her amazing educators,” she remembered. to be an advocate for her students. “Many of my aunts and uncles were “In our district, we are serving more teachers and coaches. I saw how ful- students, some of whom have signifi- filled and passionate they were about cant needs with fewer resources,” Tin- their work and knew I wanted that.” dell shared. “I feel that teachers will al- Tindell is now working with children ways do their best rise to the occasion. with autism at Reagan Elementary, some- We don’t settle.” thing she feels she was meant to do. “Children will always be taken care of, “Working with children with special supported, loved and educated because needs just seems so natural to me,” she teachers don’t quit,” she continued. said. “The children I serve teach me “That doesn’t mean it is easy. We just something every day. They are truly in- know it is important and do whatever spiring.” we can to ensure kids get what they While successes in her classroom might need.” look a little different, Tindell says see- Tindell says she tries to tackle each year its the honor to the culture at her school. ing her students accomplishments are with a renewed passion to fulfill the “I am surrounded by the best educa- what keeps her motivated. unique needs her students face, which tors I’ve ever encountered,” she said. “Many of my students are nonverbal. is likely one reason why she was named “I love my school and I am incredibly Seeing a child communicate a want or Reagan’s Teacher of the Year. She cred- honored.” – BSM
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oe Gill is a long-time Norman Park. The remaining money raised is “There are many wonderful wines businessman and a Vietnam veter- used to benefit international projects. every year,” he said. “There are com- Jan. He also managed some of Nor- The 2019 event will be on June 22 at mon wines, and there are select wines man’s most prominent restaurants the NCED Conference Center and that sell for more than $50 a bottle.” back in the 1990s. But, these days, Hotel in Norman. For the second For the second year, the event also Gill is known more as the leader of Le year, it will be held inside the hotel’s will feature a whiskey tasting table, Tour de Vin, an annual fund-raising main ballroom. Proceeds, once again, Gill said. The table will offer a variety event established in 2003. will benefit Full Circle, Gill said. of whiskeys, bourbons and scotches The former owner to sample. of Joe’s Taverna A Celebration of Wine, Food and Generosity Republic National on Campus Cor- Distributors has ner, Gill is now supported each retired, but the Save The Date event through long-time Rotarian June 22, 2019 wine donations, stays busy as the Gill said. Since executive director 17th Annual featuring 2003, the compa- of Le Tour de Vin, amazing wines, whisky ny has contrib- a collaboration of & phenomenal foods uted more than Norman’s four Ro- 10,000 bottles of tary Clubs to raise benefitting wine to Le Tour de money for com- Full Circle Adult Day Center Vin. munity organiza- and Rotary International Projects tions, agencies and Gill said he’s look- initiatives. ing forward to this year’s auction. The event started There will be few- as a joint project er items included between Norman’s in the auction, but Cross Timbers Ro- www.letourdevin.com /letourdevin (405) 321-0016 they will be more tary Club and the dynamic. Mean- Cleveland County while, there will chapter of the American Red Cross. He said he is excited about using the be a silent auction open all evening, Now, Gill and his Cross Timbers Ro- ballroom again because it will be the so there will be plenty of activity sur- tary Club works with the Norman largest venue they have ever had, and rounding the tasting tables. Rotary Club, the Sooner Rotary Club it will offer plenty of room for all their and the Legacy Rotary Club to orga- wine tasting tables and to display Popular auction items in the past have nize the event. Over the years Le Tour auction items. included art as well as vacation pack- de Vin has raised nearly $2 million. ages to destinations, such as Napa “The ballroom was beautiful last Valley, Calif., Mexico and Africa. On average, 350 people participate year,” Gill said. “It rocked.” To make reservations, go to www. in the event, which features fine Guest can wander among 30 wines, food and auctions. The 2018 letourdevin.com and click on the reg- wine-tasting tables, and each table istration link. Registration opens in Le Tour de Vin raised a total $95,408. offers six or more varieties of wine to Gill said $50,000 of that was given to April. The cost is $100 per person and taste. In all, Le Tour de Vin features an additional $50 for patrons who Full Circle Adult Day Care, which is more than 200 different types of wine using the money to help build a larg- would like to participate in the Whis- from all over the world, Gill said. BSM er building in the Franklin Business key tasting. –
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BY: LINDSAY CUOMO COMMUNITY NORMANITE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Sara Kaplan he vibrancy of any city rests ating, she helped open a heavily on the people and busi- business locally with her Tnesses that inhabit its streets and husband, Matt, and her par- neighborhoods. Local businesses are ents in downtown Norman. the heartbeat that keeps a city alive, Over time, Kaplan got more both figuratively and literally. involved with organizations that helped other small “Cities live and die by the sales tax,” businesses, one of which Sara Kaplan, the retail marketing being the Oklahoma Small coordinator for the City of Norman, Business Development Cen- shared. ter, an organization that of- Strong businesses are important for fers business management the economy of a city and a healthy advising at no charge. business environment is part of With the connections made that, which is why Kaplan works to through her business re- strengthen relationships between the lationships, Kaplan made city and the businesses that call Nor- the transition into her cur- “Norman has a lot of decisions to man home. rent role with Norman’s city govern- make about our future but I see a lot It is Kaplan’s background that gives ment. Today, Kaplan’s position has of positivity.” her insight few others have. Kaplan her often in the role of liaison, assist- Kaplan is currently working on moved to Norman in 1989 when her ing business owners and developers preparations for Norman’s annual family came to town to operate Subway from various walks. National Small Business Week. This restaurants. She grew up working in “I work with lots of people as the May, potential Norman business can her family’s businesses, gaining valu- point person within city hall, help- take advantage of classes and other able insights she uses today. ing coordinate efforts, offering local resources aimed directly at helping “My family used to own all the Sub- insights,” she explained. “I deal with people get their small business up ways in Norman,” she said. “I like to everything from large corporations to and running. joke that I am the youngest person a small mom and pop shop.” “I am really excited about this event,” with 30 years of small business expe- Kaplan’s work with these businesses Kaplan said. “We add new things ev- rience in Norman.” focuses on both current endeavors ery year and I am looking forward to After graduating Norman High and the future of Norman. Kaplan growing the week’s events.” School in 1999, she took to a bit of a sees that the landscape of Norman is When Kaplan is not working, she rebellious path and majored in geolo- changing, which means businesses enjoys traveling, rock collecting and gy at the University of Oklahoma. are changing as well. spending time with her husband and “I joke with my dad about my degree, “Norman is a growing community. We daughter Stella. Despite being quite that it was a bit of a rebellion,” Kaplan are in a different position than we have busy with her career and hobbies, explained. “I was always into science. been historically,” Kaplan said. “We including planning an annual music I went to OU even though that wasn’t hit a population milestone in 2003 and festival called Norman Porch Fest, my intention but it just fell in place. I now we are transiting into a small city.” she also likes to carve out time to be got both a bachelors and masters in at home. While change can be difficult at times, geology.” Kaplan sees plenty of reasons to be “I am a bit of a home body. I like to be But, she didn’t stay on her rebellious optimistic. at home, spending time with my dogs BSM path for long and soon after gradu- and reading.” – boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 35
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Service Spotlight: Warrants Supervisor Heather Henderson
wenty years ago, Heather Hender- Henderson appreciate the work Sher- their arrest, even if the original charges son was trying to figure out what iff Todd Gibson and others are doing weren’t that serious, she said. A recent Tshe wanted to do with her life. to break the cycle of crime. While she high-profile car chase occurred because Ready to change from a job to a career, doesn’t see her job as a direct part of a woman had warrants out and decid- she put in applications at the Oklaho- the solution, she understands the role it ed to run during a traffic stop. Hen- ma Department of Corrections and the plays in the justice system. derson said those car chases never end Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Henderson has been the warrants su- well and usually result in more serious “I saw the Sheriff’s Office was hiring, pervisor for about 11 years. charges. and I thought it was a juvenile deten- “We enter the warrants that are given There are warrants for people who tion center, not realizing it was an adult to us from the court clerk’s office,” she are accused of committing a crime facility,” she said. said. “We also handle extraditions — but weren’t taken into custody initial- Henderson started on Dec. 7, 1998 anyone that gets arrested out of state or ly. Other warrants are for people who working as a detention officer at the old in another county.” got arrested but didn’t come back for a court date. There are probation vio- jail, which was adjacent to the Cleve- “I work with a lot of different agencies lation warrants where someone was land County Courthouse. — the U.S. Marshall’s office, the FBI, convicted of a crime but didn’t follow In hindsight, Henderson says fate the attorney general’s office and sever- through on the probation requirements, played a role in the direction of her ca- al of our local police departments,” she and there are warrants for civil issues reer. She took the job with the sheriff’s said. “When they bring warrants to us, like failure to pay small claims or child office over DOC only because the sher- we coordinate — depending on where support. iff’s office called her first. that offender might be — with other “When I look at a warrant, and it’s for Henderson worked as a detention of- jurisdictions. We connect the agencies murder or kidnapping or lewd acts, it ficer for two years, then transferred to with the right resources to capture the intrigues me to find out why they got warrants, and that is where she found person they’re looking for.” this charge,” she said. “Why did this her calling. It’s more than just paper- One day Henderson was able to coor- person do this? You may not be able to work, she says. For Henderson, the dinate with three different agencies to answer that question, but it makes me warrants tell a story of people’s lives, pull in three people with related war- think.” and sometimes, those stories are sad. rants, getting potentially dangerous Henderson is a long-time resident of “I’ve watched juveniles grow into adult people off the streets and into custody. Moore and a graduate of Westmoore offenders,” she said. People will sometimes do crazy things High School. when they find there’s a warrant for Seeing these patterns first hand makes This is a continuation of our series on public servants in Norman.
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Al Beal gathers with his famil after practice at Norman North High School. Former OU Basketball Star Teaches Special Education ompassion, gentleness and nur- After playing for the Sooners, Beal but working as a teacher’s assistant is turing are not qualities that are was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, not something he had considered. Ctypically assigned to college and but he never got the chance to play professional basketball stars. Only in the NBA. Instead, he spent his pro- Beal says he was skeptical at first, but hard-nosed brutes with killer in- fessional basketball career playing for he ultimately decided to take the op- stincts and a vicious slam dunk sur- teams in Italy and France. portunity, which gave him more time vive in the pinnacles of that sport. to spend with his family and more job After several seasons, Beal returned security than the booming and bust- So, it may be surprising to see former home to work in the medical and the ing energy industry. University of Oklahoma basketball energy industries, but he eventually standout Al Beal sitting with special found his way into the classroom. “I took a big pay cut, but I’d gotten education students at Norman North to a point in my life where I valued High School, having the time of his Beal credits his wife, Connie, who has being home with my family. My wife life as he helps them through their worked as a teacher’s assistant for talked me into it, and it was the best daily lesson plans. more than 15 years at Norman Pub- move I ever made,” he said. lic Schools. She loved working with Beal is a teacher’s assistant at Nor- special education students and sug- He wasn’t quite sure what to expect man North, and when he’s not doing gested he consider a similar position when he started working with special that, he’s on the court, serving as a at Norman North, where he was al- education students, but he quickly girls and boys basketball coach. ready a coach. became more comfortable under- standing what they needed. Beal wanted to be back in the class- Beal had always wanted to work with room someday, but he didn’t foresee students in some capacity. He recalls “I go to work every day with a smile teaching special education when he how his original plan was to get his on my face, and the kids make me ap- was running the hardwood at OU. degree and become a history teacher, preciate everything I have,” he said.
42 | February 2019 Beal loves working one-on-one with his current student, mak- ing sure all of his educational and physical needs are met, and he also enjoys interacting with the other special-needs kids, with the goal of just putting smiles on their faces.
He also admires his colleagues, considering them among the hardest working and most underpaid people in the state.
Norman North Teacher of the Year and special education teacher Sara Newsome considers Beal a natural fit for stu- dents in the program.
“He’s so patient, kind and professional. He has an awesome relationship with all the kids and a wonderful sense of hu- mor,” she said.
Meanwhile, special education appears to be developing into a family business for the Beals. Al and Connie Beal have con- vinced some of their children to follow in their footsteps.
Their oldest daughter, Jennifer Allen, and their youngest son, Joshua, are working at Whittier Middle School as teach- er’s assistants and Jennifer is even working on her degree to become a special education teacher.
The former power forward and shot blocker couldn’t be prouder. – BSM DRIVING ARTS + CULTURE + COMMUNITY Proudly serving our community since 1973
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Next MAN Up ALABAMA’S JALEN HURTS TRANSFERS TO THE SOONERS ua, stepping back, loads up, Hurts had won 26 games as a start- Tuscaloosa. Most in his situation throws, end zone, touchdown er, taken Alabama to back-to-back would have announced their transfer TAlabama! That was the infamous national championship games and and looked forward to a clean slate call of Alabama play-by-play voice even been the SEC Offensive Player with a new team. Eli Gold as the Crimson Tide won in of the Year in 2016. But, the writing Clemson’s quarterback Kelly Bryant incredible fashion to beat Georgia for was now on the wall: the starting had done just that, leaving the team the 2017 national championship. Pan- quarterback job at Alabama was no in the middle of the season after los- demonium set in on the field at Mer- longer his. ing his job to true freshman Trevor cedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The situation in the following offsea- Lawrence. Hurts decided to stay. Tua Tagovailoa ran across the field son became one of the biggest stories That’s not the way he wanted his with his hands in the air, knowing in college football. Saban was ada- career at Alabama to end. He stuck his life had just changed forever. Nick mant the quarterback battle between it out, continued to work hard and Saban told a reporter it was the hap- Hurts and Tagovailoa was neck-and- waited patiently for his opportunity. piest he’d ever been. Every single neck, but most people just rolled their At the most critical point in the sea- person clad in crimson was ecstatic eyes and assumed there was no way son, it came. and in disbelief about what they just Hurts would regain his starting job. With 11 minutes and 15 seconds re- witnessed. But for Jalen Hurts, it was Those people were right. Tagovailoa maining in the fourth quarter of the a mixed bag of emotions. started the season opener against SEC Championship Game, Alabama Louisville and never looked back. Sure, Hurts was glad his team was trailed Georgia, 28-21. Though the able to overcome a fourth quar- As the season unfolded, it was clear deficit was only seven, it felt like a ter deficit and win another nation- Saban was doing everything he could whole lot more as the Bulldogs were al championship, but after getting to find ways to get Hurts on the field. dominant in the much anticipated re- benched at halftime because of a poor It helped that most games were over match from 2017. Laying on the turf, outing, it made the situation a whole by halftime for the Crimson Tide, Tagovailoa was holding his right an- lot harder to handle. In that moment, giving Hurts more game snaps that kle. Down and unable to finish the Hurts acted with maturity. His face any other back-up quarterback in the game, Saban called on Hurts. showed excitement and he ran to Ta- country. But, being the back-up after In the same city, inside the same build- govailoa to celebrate the biggest mo- being the ‘big man’ on campus wasn’t ing and against the same team where ment of the young freshman’s life. easy. Especially with the resume that he lost his starting job 11 months pri- Hurts had already put together in
46 | February 2019 or, it was Hurts’ time for redemption. in when Tua got hurt, it’s your time to transfer to Oklahoma via an arti- Just when his team needed him most, and he certainly took advantage of it cle in The Players Tribune. But Hurts he led the offense down the field and and did a fantastic job. I’m so proud of wants Sooner fans to learn more about scored a touchdown on a critical third this guy for what he’s done this year I him and what he’s all about. In his an- and goal with five minutes and 20 sec- can’t even tell you.” nouncement article, he wrote the fol- onds remaining. After Georgia failed Hurts’ 2018 season was an example of lowing: on a fake punt, the ball was back in how an athlete overcomes adversity. “So to my about-to-be family in Nor- Hurts’ hands. This time, it was for the He continued to work, biding his time man, I truly appreciate you for bring- win. Two big pass plays put Alabama and took the opportunity when it came ing me on board. Y’all don’t know me just 16 yards shy from the go-ahead to him. With one year of eligibility re- yet…but just for now, to introduce touchdown with one minute and 11 maining, he decided to transfer from myself: I’m a motivated coach’s son seconds left. The first down snap came Alabama for his final season of college from the eastside of Houston, and I to Hurts and the rest is history. football. In contention for his services love to play ball.” “Just inside the 16, quarterback draw, were Maryland, Miami, Houston and High expectations will certainly fol- Jalen Hurts…touchdown!” Brad Nessler Oklahoma, amongst a few others. low Hurts to Norman. Will he be an- of CBS Sports called the play as Alabama Though each school had their own other Heisman winner? Will he lead players and coaches soon swarmed all strong selling points, the opportunity the Sooners back to another College over the field to celebrate another im- to play for Lincoln Riley and star in Football Playoff? Those are just a cou- probable comeback win over Georgia. an offense that has produced the last ple of questions that will surround the Hurts had stuck it out and waited his two Heisman Trophy winners was too Alabama transfer in 2019. Regardless, turn. His reward was arguably the best much to turn down. Hurts has proven he has the tools to feel-good story of the year. OU fans know Hurts because he won lead a team to a championship. Now “Well, we’ve always had a lot of faith a lot of games at Alabama. That’s the that he’s teamed up with Lincoln Ri- in Jalen,” said a teary-eyed Saban after biggest reason the fan base was so ec- ley, the sky is truly the limit. – BSM the win. “I told him, when we put him static after he announced his decision
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SPORTS BY: CHRIS PLANK ristian Doolittle has the tools to be a super star for the Oklahoma KSooner men’s basketball team. After overcoming off-the-court ad- versity at the start of his sophomore season, the junior from Edmond has found a way to play at another level on the court, potentially helping push the Sooners toward a higher seed in their march to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Doolittle burst onto the college bas- ketball scene as a true freshman and led the team in 3-point percentage and averaged 9 points per game and 6 re- bounds, starting 25 games. But adversity hit before his sopho- more season even tipped off. Doolittle was suspended for the fall semester of his sophomore season for failing to meet academic requirements. Instead of retreating, Doolittle recommitted himself both on and off the court. OU’s Kristian Doolittle Stands Out in Junior Season “It made me appreciate school a lot more than I did before,” Doolittle said of the suspension. “It was a wake-up call… I can’t let my guard down re- garding academics.” “He’s had an interesting path,” Sooner head coach Lon Kruger said of Doolit- tle. “But he’s worked hard to get ready for this year, and it’s good to see it paying off.” Hard work is an important part of a long-term investment in the sport Doo- little loves. But genetics helped shape his confidence more than anything else. Dooing “Growing did a lot for (my) confi- dence early on,” Doolittle said. “Going from 8th to 9th grade, I grew to 6-foot, 4-inches. That changed things and made me stand out. I kept working and was not ever satisfied.” Doolittle made his mark as a high More school player at Edmond Memorial. He was a 4-star recruit and a top re- cruit in Oklahoma as a senior. Doolittle also won a state championship during his freshman season with future OU
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50 | February 2019 Doolittle made his commitment to play for the Sooners af- After the shot, Doolittle turned and waved for the crowd ter his sophomore season and stayed the course despite of- to make noise and fans responded with perhaps its loudest fers pouring in from across the country. But, being a Sooner roar of the season. High-fives and hugs followed for Doolit- was not always a part of his life-long plan. tle, who saw it as another step in his growth as a basketball “I never really was a Sooner fan. In fact, I’m the only one player. in my family to go to OU,” Doolittle said. “My family was “Fighting through contact, people are being really physical always Oklahoma State fans. with me, given my size. I had to use that to my advantage, “I had committed when I was a sophomore, and I didn’t knowing they would put a bigger guy on me,” Doolittle spend any time looking back.” said. “Consistently trying to find ways to work around it, making the right play consistently.” What ended up being a loss for the Cowboys was a major gain for OU. With his rebirth this season, Doolittle has be- Crutchfield not only credits Doolittle’s physical attributes come a key cog in the Sooner attack. The “new” Doo has for his success but also his knowledge of everything the not only become a difference maker for the Sooners but has Sooners want him to do. developed into a complete player. “He’s so big, so strong and he knows how to play,” Crutch- “He’s more confident,” assistant coach Chris Crutchfield field said. “He knows every play from all five positions. It’s said. “He’s worked his butt off this summer. He just ma- rare. He’s gifted in that area, but he’s also gifted from the tured all around, as a person, student and basketball play- physical standpoint, the way he can handle the ball, shoot, er. Sometimes it takes some kids to go through some rocky defend. He helps our team.” roads before they start growing up. He’s been through Sooner fans have witnessed the evolution of Kristian Doo- enough adversity. Now, it’s time.” little. While his growth and experience has been apparent, Doolittle has made the most of his opportunity, including his goals are team oriented. a potential season-changing moment in the home win over “Skies the limit… our coach preaches that we’re not prac- TCU. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, Doo- ticing for just a practice or the next coming game,” Doolittle little took a pass from teammate Aaron Calixtie at the top of said. “We’re practicing to play into March. We have what it the key and powered his way toward the basket. With three takes to grind out possessions and grind out wins. We just seconds left, he stopped, put up a short jumper and banked have to keep playing hard.” – BSM in the game-winning basket.
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Born to Race Norman Native Making NASCAR Fans in Oklahoma
hristopher Bell might just be the It was the craziest thing. That is all he ed racing junior sprints at I-44 Speed- fastest rising star in NASCAR. wanted to do was race.” way when he was 6 and worked his The Norman native and the first C “They came out to watch Daniel way up the ranks, helping Orr build ever Oklahoman to win a NASCAR race,” Will Orr said. “Christopher the cars he was racing. Truck Series and Xfinity series race would sit in the stands, but unlike “That was Uncle Will’s rule. He is rapidly changing the way Oklaho- the rest of the kids who were won- wouldn’t work on it unless I was mans view NASCAR. Bell’s meteoric dering what they could get to eat or if there,” Bell said. “I had to be there rise is fueled by a burning passion to they could go play in the dirt, he was and be a part of it.” be the best. glued to watching the racetrack.” For the Bell family, Orr’s knowledge Bell became the first Oklahoma-born The passion finally reached a point of the racing game helped them to driver to win a race in one of NA- where the die-hard race fan wanted better understand the best path for SCAR’s top three series, and he’s to turn a few laps himself. success. won a race every year since he broke through in 2015. He added to his re- “Will said to get him a starter car and “Will was really knowledgeable sume with a Truck Series Champion- we will see how he does,” Kathy Bell about racing and helped us out a lot ship in 2017. But, despite his inter- said “Will added that you want him to because we really weren’t,” Kathy national success, his racing roots are wreck right away to see if it scares him Bell said. “He told us to keep him planted in Oklahoma. or not. He got in the car and immedi- stretched out, as soon as he wins ately in practice he wrecked. He came move him up. A lot of times people “A friend of ours, Will Orr’s son, Dan- running over to me and said, “did you like to win over and over but we kept iel, raced and they took Christopher to see me wreck?” I said of course. I was him stretched. At 13, he just started a race,” said Christopher Bell’s moth- worried that he would be upset, but coming into it and beating adults. er, Kathy. “Uncle Will, that’s what we he said ‘that was so cool’.” They didn’t like him passing them. called him, asked to take him to a race He had big challenges in that regard, and at 4 years old he just fell in love. He has never looked back. Bell start-
54 | February 2019 all the wins and titles, Bell has never things where it was clear as can be. I forgotten his roots and the incredible knew racing was his destiny. It’s pret- memories of racing across Oklahoma. ty incredible how it has all gone.”
“My mom, my dad and Uncle Will Christopher Bell will be back racing in (Orr), they devoted their lives to help the Xfinity series in 2019, after having me race,” Bell said. “They’re the rea- made the final four in 2018. This year, son I’m here and have helped create he has his eyes set on the champion- memories I’ll have forever.” ship, and it is just a matter of time be- fore he ends up on the biggest stage for “Racing at I-44 Speedway was great, NASCAR, the Monster Energy Series. but you have your most fun when you road trip. At that time, Will Rog- Thanks to all the wins, all the trophies ers Raceway in Claremore would race and all the championships, but most- on Friday, then we’d stay in Tulsa and ly the perseverance and the support race at Port City Raceway in Tulsa. My of his family, Bell has helped change but he just kept on winning and kept mom would make nachos in the hotel the mindset of racing fans in Oklaho- moving up.” room on Friday night. We’d work on ma and given us a hometown hero to the car on Saturday, and I’d be itching root for. The rapid rise included numerous to get to the track all day.” wins at I-44 speedway and across “When he was younger because he Oklahoma. The news quickly spread Kathy Bell says with incredible pride would wear racing shirts, the kids of the incredible ability of the Nor- that she loves to watch her son do would call him racing boy and not in a man native as he traveled across the what she knows he was born to do. nice way. It’s really amazing to see how country racing against the best of the it has flipped,” Kathy Bell said. “Okla- best. He has raced for Keith Kunz and “That’s my boy,” she said. “It was so homa wasn’t a big racing state, but Bell Kyle Busch and landed under the Toy- amazing how much he was into rac- is turning some heads and changing ota umbrella with Joe Gibbs racing. ing. I’d pray about it, and God said some perspective as an Oklahoman. Despite the nationwide success and this is my destiny. It was one of those They are taking note.” – BSM MONEY MARKET 2.02% APY* *Minimum Balance $250,000 $500-49,999=1.61%APY | $50,000-99,999=1.66%APY | $100,000-249,999=1.71%APY
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Mysteries Solved: Unravel Tales of Some of Norman’s Prominent Streets
hether reciting our address ASP AVENUE it piecemeal as Norman grew. The family or following directions from sold its final parcel in 1972, following the Some may think of the street picking a map app, street names are a death of Mary Lora Trout. W up where Webster Avenue bends as daily part of life, but they frequently go a zoological reference from some ser- BERRY ROAD un-noticed. pent enthusiast, but a century ago, no As charming as it would be to have The origins of some street names are one would have even thought of such a street named for the fruits of the obvious, such as James Garner Avenue, a thing. land, the name “Berry” has been well named for the Hollywood movie star, Henry Asp was a prominent lawyer in known in Norman for decades. Henkel or Boyd Street, named for the Universi- the territorial and early statehood days. Hoskinson wrote that the Cleveland ty of Oklahoma’s first president. Others He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, County Commission named the street are shadowed by years of history. With taking care of their legal and political for the H. H. Berry family, whose farm the help of local historian Josie Henkel matters as the railway came into the was adjacent to the new road. Mr. Berry Hoskinson, Boyd Street has unraveled territory in the 1880s. His contributions served as the state Apiary Inspector for a few of the mysteries. to the area continued as he lobbied in eight years, keeping honey flowing in ALAMEDA STREET Washington, famously affirming in the the promised land of Oklahoma. According to Hoskinson, Alameda is enabling act that Guthrie would be the MILLER AVENUE (AND MILLER LANE) one of the earliest streets in Norman. first capital of Oklahoma. He was a George W. Miller served as one of the Originally, it was a shorter street named staunch Republican, a representative to great contributors to the second gen- by the wife of Norman housing devel- the state constitutional convention, and eration of Norman. Soon after the turn oper, George Miller. he served as a University of Oklahoma regent for four years around the turn of of the century, he gained support from An employee of the Norman Mill and the century. famed Oklahoma developer Anton Elevator Company, Alice Alameda Classen to build what would be known Reed had won the affection of Mrs. TROUT AVENUE as the Classen-Miller housing addition, Miller. As it turned out Reed didn’t care Just as Asp has nothing to do with a adjacent to Norman’s Classen Boule- for her first name, so she was known as snake, this short street running between vard south of downtown. Alameda. Boyd and Brooks just east of campus is The Norman Transcript published full- What was, at the time, a fun namesake, not named for the fish. Some have spec- page ads that invited people to buy lots later became one of the principal streets ulated that because of its proximity to and build. After World War I, the neigh- of the city, taking up what had been the the nearby Duck Pond, but the pond is borhood really took off. It became the old State Highway 9 before the new a relatively new addition compared to next popular neighborhood for leaders thoroughfare was built south of town. Trout Avenue. in Norman and esteemed faculty from Now, Alameda, which juts east from the The Trouts moved to Norman in 1900 OU, overtaking the Silk Stocking dis- historic Miller neighborhood near Por- from Gainesville, Texas, buying 160 acres trict to the north of downtown. ter, carries traffic 14 miles east of- Nor of farmland on what was once the far Like the Chautatuqua neighborhood man to Lake Thunderbird. edge of town near the tracks. The family across campus, Miller’s development held onto the land for generations, selling
58 | February 2019 became one of Norman’s historic districts in the late 1990s. It showcases a variety of architecture, but most of the homes are a classic example of the American bungalow, a low-slung home from the Craftsman style, which was representative of the peri- od. PORTER AVENUE The jury is still out on this one. Henkel Hoskinson wrote that it may have been tied to an early day official in the Oklahoma De- partment of Transportation. Another theory is that it was named for Pleasant Porter, the longtime principal chief of the Creek Na- tion. The story goes that the Porter family was gathered around the deathbed of Pleasant’s grandfather, who touched his 7-year-old grandson’s head and prophesied, “He will do more than any of you.” It certainly came true as Pleasant Porter became a Civil War vet- eran after surviving three major wounds, rebuilt the family estate and served a long career as an educator and administrator in the Creek Tribe. He, along with Creek writer Alexander Posey, gave the primary signatures to the proposed constitution that would have begun the state of Sequoyah in what is now eastern Okla- homa. Pleasant Porter may or may not be the man behind the name, but it is an intriguing thought to reflect upon each time we pass the street signs in north Norman. – BSM Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute
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IS THERE A WAY TO CREATE A BUDGET-BILLING PLAN MY- When you sign up for budget billing, the utility compa- SELF? ny will add up the total amount you paid for their service If you don’t want the hassle, fees or restrictions of a bud- over the last year, include a small percentage for inflation geting plan, you can easily do it on your own. and then divide that number by 12. This value becomes the amount due for your monthly bill. This way, you pay the It’s best to start your own budget during off-peak seasons, same amount of money for your gas or electric bill wheth- like autumn or spring, when bills are typically lower. To er you’ve had freezing weather that month or you’ve had find your magic monthly number, simply total up your the central air running full blast for days. utility bills of the last year, add .03% for inflation and di- vide the amount by 12. Work this fixed amount into your WHAT HAPPENS IF I USE MORE OR LESS ENERGY THAN THE monthly budget. During the cheaper months, you’ll need COMPANY ESTIMATED? to set aside the extra money to cover your higher bills If your energy usage exceeds the company’s estimate, during the more expensive times of year. you’ll need to pay the difference at the end of the year. If your numbers are right and you’re mindful about your If you’re careful about conserving energy and use less this energy usage, your budget can work perfectly and serve year than was estimated, most companies will give you a you well throughout the year. If you’re super-careful, you credit toward next year’s bills. Some will offer you a lower may even end up with some extra cash at year’s end. monthly budget based on your most recent usage for next HOW CAN I SAVE ON MY ENERGY BILLS? year, and others will actually issue you a refund or account Whether you choose to sign up for budget billing, work out credit at the end of the 12 months. your own plan or deal with fluctuating bills each month, DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE? it’s always a good idea to cut down on your energy usage. Fees for budget billing vary by company, so be sure to read HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED: the contract carefully before you sign up for this service. • Only use LED bulbs. You’ll need to spend more on Some companies offer this service free of charge. Many each bulb when you make the change, but the payoff will collect a small fee for budget billing. 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PUD Week is an annual tradition we think that’s a big reason why penny that is donated to SPUD goes at Norman North High School, SPUD was so successful.” directly to our recipients.” Sone of fun and philanthropy. Stu- This year, the effort added $217,308.18 SPUD Week, which stands for stu- dents plan a variety of activities, with to the initiative’s legacy, pushing the dents performing unselfish deeds, the goal to raise money for local fam- total raised to nearly $2 million, and started in 2001. ilies and organizations in the Norman benefited four individuals facing sig- “It started because a group of kids community. This year, students en- nificant medical expenses and two wanted to help someone in our com- joyed a mix of new events along with non-profit organizations, Infant Cri- munity and it has become one of the some annual favorites. sis Services’ BabyMobile program in most beloved traditions at Norman “Some of our most popular events Cleveland County and Norman North North,” Weinand shared. “We are do- were our newer events like the Dog Special Olympics. ing such a great thing for deserving Show and our SPUD Run,” said Ka- “Our recipients are the reason we people, but SPUD changes everyone tie Weinand, one of this year’s SPUD do everything and it has been a life at Norman North. Learning the lesson Week chairs. “We tried a lot of new changing experience getting to know of how important helping others truly things this year while also making them,” Weinand said. “Every single is will be with us forever.” – BSM sure to preserve some traditions and
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orks have been the go-to closures for wine bottles for Australian wine makers were among the first to adopt the hundreds of years. French wine makers started us- Stelvin Cap, commonly referred to as a screw top. These Cing cork in the 1700s, replacing oil soaked rag plugs. caps have a plastic liner to seal the bottle under the cap. In- Corks created a better seal, and was the first step in trying dustry claims are that there is less loss to taint, and less leak- to defeat fraud. age with these caps. But in my opinion, screw caps actually leak more often and spoilage rates seem to be about equal. Winemakers could burn the seal of the winery on the cork One thing is for sure, they are easier to get off the bottle. before it was inserted, then apply a wax or foil capsule to the bottle. Purchasers could then examine the cork when Other closures include glass caps, crown caps and plastic presented with the wine to assure the goods were from the corks. Glass caps are found on more expensive wines, and specific winery they desired, which is why a sommelier have the attraction of being re-useable. The bottle and cap presents the cork. can be used for infusions after the wine is consumed. Most consumers find crown caps to look cheap in appearance Corks can help detect the possible presence of taint. Wine and a bottle opener is necessary. Plastic corks can be the that is spoiled is often referred to as corked, but while the most difficult to remove and seem to be losing their appeal cause of the spoilage may not be the cork, the defect can be in the industry. detected by smelling the cork. Regardless of the closure, your local wine merchant can Of all the closures, corks are also the most environmentally advise you on the content and quality of the wine within friendly for a variety of reasons including its biodegradable the bottle. properties. Also, cork trees are not harmed by harvesting, and protect endangered species in the Iberian Peninsula. Kathy Visit Our New Location At SW 104th & I-44! Okie Express Auto Wash is pleased to announce that our newest location at SW 104th & I-44 in front of Walmart is NOW OPEN! Our drive through automatic tunnel means you never have to get out of your vehicle to get it sparkling clean. We can wash and wax your car in about 3 minutes and our vacuums are always FREE with any wash purchase. Come see why we are the metro’s best!
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BY: LINDSAY CUOMO HEALTH From Physician to Patient: an Unexpected Journey etirement was supposed to be the Her ambulance was di- icing on the cake for Dr. Mary verted to Norman Re- RCarlile. During a meaningful ca- gional. reer as a physician dedicated to help- ing survivors of traumatic brain inju- “It was just the closest ry, Carlile spent more than 40 years hospital at the time but working in high-demand, high-stress it was the right place for positions including many years as a me. They took charge medical director at Baylor Institute of and got me into ICU. Rehabilitation in Dallas. They were able to put in a stint and restore blood “I worked very long hours, lots of flow to my heart.” weekends. I did lots of advocacy work for survivors of traumatic brain injury,” “They literally saved my she said. “My work was very fulfilling life.” but I was incredibly busy and I used After recovering from the that as an excuse to let my health take heart attack, Carlile spent a backseat.” another eight months When her husband’s health was in de- dealing with the effects cline, the time came to slow down. Carl- of the acute pancreatitis. ile and her husband moved, as they had She ended up choosing planned for many years, back home to to have that surgery and Tahlequah to be near family. After her other treatments at Nor- husband passed in 2015, she moved to man Regional as well. Enid to be closer to her younger brother. “At every point, they took care of me,” she On Dec. 16, 2016, as she was getting Enjoying life in recovery, Dr. Mary Carlile spent time with said. “And I still do. I ready to leave her house to babysit her family on a recent holiday trip to Denver. great niece and nephew, she began ex- routinely drive to Nor- perience intense abdominal pain. man to see my doctor “I had been someone who had ignored at Norman Regional. They just have a my health. I thought I was too busy and “One minute I was fine and then next wonderful group and, as a physician, I the work I did was too important and I was in a lot of pain. As a physician, am a pretty good judge of these things.” it almost cost me my life,” she said. “I I knew something was terribly wrong. have lost weight and I routinely exer- I called the ambulance myself,” she re- Carlile will be making yet another trip cise. I feel wonderful now and I am so membered. “Doctors at St. Mary’s Re- to the Norman area this February but thankful for the opportunity to make a gional Medical Center said I had acute not for a doctor’s appointment. She will wholesale change in my life.” pancreatitis caused by a gall stone be speaking at a Ladies Night Out event lodged in my pancreas. They told my hosted by Norman Regional Health The Be Sweet to Your Heart event on family that I was circling the drain.” System at Nosh Restaurant, 200 SE 19th Feb. 21 from 6 - 8 p.m. is open to the St in Moore. She will share her story public. For $25, ladies can enjoy hors Given her connections to Baylor, her and discuss the importance of self-care d’oeuvres, wine and chocolate. All the family made preparations to transport while attendees get their hands dirty supplies needed for the succulent proj- her to Dallas. Inside an ambulance on designing a succulent planter. ect are included. For more information Interstate 35 just south of Norman, she or to reserve your spot, please call 307- had a heart attack. “Women are the caregivers but we need RSVP or visit NormanRegional.com/ to stand up for ourselves,” she encour- besweet. Advance payment and regis- “My body was under so much stress aged. “I really thought in the days lead- tration is required. – BSM at that time,” she explained. “I had 95 ing up to (my heart attack) that I was percent blockage in what they call the healthy. I had not experienced any in- widow maker.” dicators for cardiac distress but I was a heart attack waiting to happen.” boydstreet.com BOYD STREET MAGAZINE | 75
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ver the last twenty years, Dr. As orthodontists, Shannon and Rev- forget,” Shannon said. “We’ve been able Tim Shannon has made giving els appreciate a challenging case, to do it for football, men’s and women’s Oback a part of life at Orthodon- but as people like the rest of us, their basketball, softball and baseball. tics Exclusively. drive really comes down to one thing “We’ve had kids who’ve been able to It started small, hosting study clubs, — the kids. be batgirl for the [National Champi- teaching at the University of Oklaho- Whether donating scoreboards to onship] softball team. It’s so exciting ma College of Dentistry and building Norman community centers, donat- to see how excited these kids are to relationships with other specialists in ing playground equipment and recess do some of these things.” Norman. racks to Norman elementary schools, Of course, it takes a thriving business Then, in the early 2000s, Nor- providing free orthodontic treatment to keep up this level of dedication to man-based oral surgeon Dr. Perry to low-income children with com- giving back. And Orthodontics Ex- Brooks teamed up with Orthodontics plex cases or sponsoring events such clusively owes a good deal of their Exclusively to take on the challenging as the upcoming Norman Daddy success to word of mouth. Daughter Dance, taking place Feb. 2, surgical case of an OU student ath- When the orthodontists at the prac- lete, Shannon said. the team at Orthodontics Exclusively is always finding new ways to give tice realized that their growth at their “We ended up seeing [the student] three back to Norman’s youngest residents. Norman location, at 2214 W. Boyd days after the Cotton Bowl,” Shannon St, was due to patients coming from explained. “We had to do two jaw sur- “We just want to make sure the kids south Oklahoma City and Moore — geries [and orthodontic treatment].” — their time when they’re out of the which had not traditionally been the classroom — that they’re decompress- case — they began to investigate by The patient was the practice’s first ing and having fun,” Shannon said. trauma case of a university athlete, reaching out to dentists in the area. but was certainly not the last. Perhaps the most well known of the The team found that, while many of practice’s charitable contributions Since that time, Dr. Mark Revels has their patients from north of Norman is their sponsorship of the OU Ju- were referred by their general den- joined the practice and Orthodontics nior Captain program. The program Exclusively has continued to uphold tists, there were many more referrals makes it possible for kids aged 6-14 who were deterred by the drive. their reputation among coaches, stu- to get an up-close-and-personal look dents and their families, as being the into what game day is like for Univer- “People are so busy today that even go-to orthodontists in Norman, par- sity of Oklahoma student athletes. 15 minutes can make a difference in ticularly when there has been trauma their decision,” Shannon said. “We sustained to the mouth. “It’s an experience these kids will never had just brought [Dr. Gaby Restuc-
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80 | February 2019 $3,000 in cash and the Bonus Play for room baskets and romantic ame- the Art of Romance promotion, acti- nities. Purchase the Romance vated with Players Card points. Package, and pop open a bottle of If riding solo, head to the Texas Hold wine, best enjoyed with two pro- ‘em table to challenge fellow singles vided wine glasses. Guests can to a round of poker, or flirt with other then break open the box of assort- risk takers found betting at the Black- ed Bedré chocolates and choco- jack table. late-covered strawberries to share. Couples can trust their luck with a Inside the Governor’s, Travertine series of electronic games. Sit down and Hollywood suites, couples can side-by-side at the slots, and cheer relax with a candlelit Jacuzzi tub each other on while watching the reels soak, while the Elemental Suite of- fers a bonus rainfall shower. spin into place. Cut your losses togeth- time with yourself or with a date at the er, or share top earnings when striking Singles too can opt for a Valentine’s Artesian’s Fountain Club. it rich at games like Mr. Money Bags, Day retreat. Pick up a rose inside the Cool Catz or Red Hot Ruby. front lobby at 3 p.m. and cozy up on Before the night comes to a close, be sure to have some fun dancing and RETREAT top of soft linens and unwind in front of the flatscreen TV or kick back with a singing along to the special Valentine’s Couples can retreat inside their room good book at the comfortable window Day entertainment in the lounge. Grab at the Artesian with the help of in- seat in the Executive King room. a partner and hit the dance floor while local jazz musician Claire Piersol spic- Request room service and enjoy a ri- es up the evening with melodious vo- beye and other comfort foods and cals and Oklahoma saxophonist Vearl desserts from the Springs, the hotel’s Tolbert romances the crowd with upscale restaurant. smooth songs from 7 - 10 p.m. DATE To learn more about the Valentine’s ac- Forge stronger connections with some- commodations available or to book your one you love, or spend some quality stay, visit www.artesianhotel.com. – BSM 82 | February 2019
BUSINESS BY: PAIGE UHR Landmark Fine Homes
Award Winning Home Builder’s New Location andmark Fine Homes has refined plans if a custom home is desired. “As you know, communication is and reimagined the home building Floor plans can be tweaked to the key in everything but especially the Lprocess to make the path to a new customer’s preference, including lay- building process,” Thompson said. home as easy and efficient as possible. out, design or aesthetics. “We are here with open lines of com- “We want to be a one stop shop for In fact, Landmark started by building munication to make this easy as pos- people,” Donna Thompson, market- homes for clients who owned acreage sible for our clients.” ing coordinator said. and needed a builder. Dan and Amy The Reeves are passionate about the Their new 8,700 sq. ft. building, locat- Reeves, former Oklahoma City po- communities they live and work in ed in Franklin Business Park, is a testi- lice offer and school teacher, started and have served on multiple boards mony to the company’s overall vision Landmark in 2000, taking the leap to including the Moore Public Schools for the home building experience. follow their dreams. Foundation and The Salvation Army. Their company continues to follow the “Our goal was to get as much product same footsteps. as we could in this space,” Thompson said. Landmark helped build the office and cafeteria for Food and Shelter With a much larger and open space at and The Judy McKown Children’s 2900 Washington Dr, Landmark can Activity Center for Salvation Army. now showcase options for carpet, tile, The team also holds a “Thankmas” plumbing fixtures, paint, rock, brick, party where they invite partners and doors, countertops and more. customers of Landmark to participate Landmark homes are built custom in a toy drive for children. and their new showroom was built “Landmark is community-minded to enhance their customers’ abilities Landmark homes start at 1600 sq. ft. in all aspects. We are very passion- to create their dream home, offering and are available to build in Norman, ate about helping those in need,” more room to cater to customer needs. Moore, Yukon, south Oklahoma City Thompson shared. “You can pick out almost everything and Edmond. For out of town cli- If you are interested in starting the for your home here... really anything ents, there is an interactive website to home building process, contact Land- is possible,” Thompson explained. watch the house being built from the mark at 400-8616 or visit website ground up. The superintendent of the The home building company builds landmarkfinehomes.com. – BSM in their communities and on private home will take pictures throughout land and can work with any design the process for the owners.
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