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SOUTHMOORE HIGH SCHOOL Recent sports or academic highlight? Oct. 5 was my senior night against Stillwater. Most of my family attended that game. We ended up pulling out a win for our last home game.
A brief bio including your parents’ names, the sports you play and your personal interests? My mom is Terra McCrae and my dad is David McCrae. I have played volleyball for five years and I also have played tennis for three. I love to volunteer coach volleyball to younger kids. I also enjoy concerts and hanging out with friends.
Tell us how you manage to balance life, school and sports? I stay organized and always make sure school is my priority. Most of my friends are in volleyball, so I hang out with them a lot in and out of practice. I’m pretty busy, but always try to make time to do school work.
Finally, your future plans, such as the college you’re going to attend and the career you’re going to pursue? I plan on going to college on the East Coast and look forward to playing college volleyball along the way. I’d like to major in psychology and minor in criminal justice for my undergraduates, then attend law school. I plan to be a lawyer.
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MOORE HIGH SCHOOL Recent sports or academic highlight? I made a commitment to Oklahoma Christian University about three weeks ago. OC has been my No. 1 choice for about a year. OC reinstated their volleyball program two years ago. They hired a new coach (Jason Skoch) and have a track record for success!
A brief bio including your parents names, the sports you play and your personal interests? My parents are Jon and Jessica Freeman. I have played competitive golf and basketball, but have focused on volleyball in recent years. I may run track and return to basketball this year or my senior year. Spiritual life is important to me; church and youth group. Family time is important to me. My time is spent outdoors as much as possible. I also love hiking, camping, etc.
Tell us how you manage to balance life school and sports? I consider myself extremely competitive on the court, but keeping balance in my life is very important. My parents have taught me this. I am a very organized person and keep lots of lists, charts, calendars!
Plans for the future? I plan on continuing my academic and athletics career at Oklahoma Christian University and plan to major in kinesiology. I’m looking to possibly pursue careers in fitness, strength training, etc.
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Feeling Thankful MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES. It's an expression in which the speaker is wishing upon the subject a life filled with uncertainty and disorder as opposed to peace and tranquility. Well, I think most people would agree that we are living in "interesting" times. At the same time, we are seeing miraculous things: the rapid development of vaccines to combat COVID and other diseases and amazing scientific breakthroughs
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neighbors helping neighbors, as well as strangers helping strangers. Found during a quick read on Nextdoor: a local storm chaser posts a warning about a risk of severe weather locally, with links on where to go for more information and a message to everyone to please stay safe; dozens of posts about folk who regularly take their elderly or ill neighbors' garbage and recycle bins to and from the curb for them; a young woman who is amazed and brought to tears after a lady behind her in line at the store pays for part of her groceries when she comes up short. Imagine if, during this season of thanksgiving, everyone performed just one small (or large) act of kindness. Would that not be transformational? What might you be able to do? Here are a few ideas: Boost the amount of your tips when you go out to eat or have food or other goods delivered to your front door. When the big box store greeter welcomes you, look him or her in the eye and say thank you. Drive friendly. Bring a treat to share with co-workers.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021
FEATURES 28 Pryor's Pizza Kitchen Deep Roots & Delicious Food
34 Sharing the Dream Sooners' Pat Fields Sharing His Talent, Experience With Younger Athletes
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40 Paying Tribute Memorial Pays Tribute to Cleveland County’s Fallen Heroes
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24 Local Limelight 26 Giving Back 28 Hot Spot 34 Inspired By 36 Local’s Choice 40 Hometown Hero 43 Trend Setter 44 DIY 46 Healthy Lifestyle 48 Realty Report 50 Lifestyle Calendar
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The Wells Christmas Tree Farm will hold two holiday events this month. Come to the farm, located at 4091 E. Franklin Road, Norman, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, for “Christmas Vacation Under the Stars,” which includes a showing of the classic holiday comedy featuring the Griswold family. Gates open at 4 p.m., with the movie starting at 5:30. Attendees are invited prior to the movie to participate in Singo games; prizes will be awarded. Food trucks will be on-site. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Tickets are $6. On Nov. 28, enjoy Sunday with Santa from 1-4 p.m. The event is a part of the farm’s opening weekend, Nov. 27-29. Call 405.887.1298 or visit WellsChristmasTrees.
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Wednesday, November 10 at 4 pm This live streamed event will feature Wes Moore speaking about his novel “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates” and how it relates to transformational leadership.
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AUTHOR WES MOORE TO SPEAK IN VIRTUAL PRESENTATION The Pioneer Library System Foundation welcomes author Wes Moore for its presentation of “Literally Yours: A Virtual Conversation With Wes Moore,” taking place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. Moore’s presentation will be available for a
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AROUND TOWN Volunteers are needed to print notes, package books and deliver them to Dillard Realty Group, and to adopt an area park to hide books in on November Fridays. Contact Lisa Gerard at littlereadwagon20@ gmail.com, text 601.667.9151, or send a message through Facebook @LittleReadWagon. Leave a name and which volunteer opportunity you would like to participate in.
TRAINING MAY HELP YOU SAVE A LIFE Representatives of Rosebud Consulting will offer Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training with the Wounded Warrior Project Nov. 15-16 at Moore Norman Technology Center’s Straughn Center. Continuing education credits are available for the training, which is open to individuals and teams. For more information, contact JessicaRose at JessicaRose@Rsebudcllc.com or call 405.300.0374.
TURKEY DAY 5K Turkey Day 5k, this year benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, is scheduled for Thanksgiving day (Nov. 25), starting at Norman High School. The 5K starts at 8:30 a.m., with the 1-mile fun run starting at 9:30 and ran entirely on the track. While the race will be timed, there is no pressure! Participants may walk, crawl, skip, run or roll, whatever helps them cross the finish line! Visit www.turkeyday5krun.com to register and to
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FEW THINGS CAN TURN AROUND THE QUALITY OF A PERSON’S LIFE AS DRAMATICALLY AS RECEIVING A NEW HIP OR NEW KNEE. The relief from years of pain and the ability to resume normal activities is a gift, and for orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeremiah Maupin, it’s a gift he is privileged to give to many of his patients. Maupin is the newest specialist to join the team at Norman’s Ortho Central orthopedic clinic. He treats patients of all ages, but focuses on hip and knee replacements in seniors and younger adults. He brings to the team experience in cutting-edge robotic-assisted surgeries and additional protocols that will allow many patients to have total joint replacements on an outpatient basis. “Hip and knee replacements are where my passion is,” he said. “There have been some very exciting developments in the field. Ten to 15 years ago, you’d be in the hospital for up to a week after a joint replacement. Now, with improvements in surgical techniques including robotic-assisted surgery, plus advances in anesthesia and post-operative protocols, patients can go home either the same day or after an overnight stay. These patients also typically experience a more comfortable recovery when they have the opportunity to do it from the familiar environment of their own home.”
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He added, “My favorite patients probably come from the grandparent population that have undergone hip or knee replacements and are now able to get out of the house and get back to doing activities with their grandchildren that they had slowly stopped doing over the years secondary to arthritic pain. To me, that’s an emotional currency that keeps me happy in doing what I do.” While his large extended family are from Oklahoma, Maupin was raised on a farm in Idaho. "My dad was one of very few vets in Idaho when we moved up there, so I was hands-on at a very early age,” Maupin said. “I always knew I wanted to do something in the medical field, and I debated for a while, but finally decided I wanted to work with people, rather than animals.” After getting his bachelor’s degree from Linfield College in Oregon, Maupin returned to Oklahoma to attend University of Oklahoma
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College of Medicine. After completing his residency there,
couple’s children – 4-year-old Harper, 2-year-old Anthony, and
he went on to a prestigious fellowship at the CORE Institute
6-week-old Easton.
(Center for Orthopedic Research and Education) in Phoenix,
“All my relatives and family are here, and there’s no better
where he specialized in hip and knee reconstruction. He joined
place than Oklahoma to live and raise a family,” Maupin said.
the Ortho Central team in August of 2021.
“We’re excited to be in Norman.”
The decision to become an orthopedic surgeon came during his teenage years, when a mule kicked him and blew out his knee on the family farm, potentially ending a dream of pursuing a collegiate basketball career. After two knee surgeries, however, he was able to achieve that dream and play again. “I like seeing a problem I can fix,” he said. “What we (orthopedists) do is heavily based on physics and mechanics, and I grew up on a farm where what we did was physics and
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Outside his practice, Maupin’s time is dedicated to his
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GIVING BACK
ARTICLE HEIDE BRANDES
The Big 'S' TRAINING SESSION FOCUSES ON SUICIDE INTERVENTION TACTICS
JessicaRose will lead a two-day workshop on suicide intervention skills Nov. 15-16 at Moore Norman Technology Center.
WHILE FOR MOST OF US, THE HOLIDAYS
* TALK about suicide. Say out loud “Are
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you thinking about suicide?” Embrace the
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awkward feeling you have and get it out of
AND DEPRESSION.
your system.
And while suicide may be a scary and
“Asking directly about suicide to someone
emotional word, the issue needs to be openly
who you feel may be thinking about suicide is
talked about—at this and any time of the
the best thing you can do,” JessicaRose says.
year—says JessicaRose Johnson of Rosebud
“You saying it first takes the pressure off the
Consulting LLC, who on Nov. 15-16, will lead
big scary ‘S’ word. It lets the person know they
a two-day workshop in suicide intervention
can talk to you. If asking about suicide can take
skills at Moore Norman Technology Center’s
some pressure of a person in crisis, I think we
Straughn Center.
can all find it somewhere inside us to muster
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
up the courage to say the word.”
Training is hosted by the Wounded Warrior
* Keep things safe to keep those around
Project. Studies show that ASIST participants
you safe. Firearms are involved in almost
gain knowledge about suicide, skills to reach
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out and confidence to help save a life.
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
ARE A JOYFUL TIME, FOR OTHERS IT
“As a firearm owner myself, I know what it
“‘I’m not a therapist—what is it that I can do?’
means to have something to keep you safe.
I hear this a lot, and there are many things you
Shouldn’t the item keeping us safe also be kept
can do to help save lives,” said JessicaRose.
safe?” she said.
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p r yo r 's p i z z a kitchen
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DEEP ROOTS & DELICIOUS FOOD
PRYOR’S PIZZA KITCHEN HAS DEEP ROOTS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY AND A VISION THAT STRETCHES ALL THE WAY BACK TO ITS NAMESAKE PIONEER. The restaurant’s name is a tribute to historical entrepreneur Pryor V. Adkins, who originally came to the area in the late 1800s. Brett Adkins, one of the owners of Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen, is the great, great,
surveyor and namesake of Norman. Pryor was instru-
great grandson of Pryor V. Adkins, and he and his wife/
mental in the establishment of Norman in 1889 and
co-owner, Tina, bring the same entrepreneurial spirit to
was elected as the second mayor of the town in 1894.
his business today.
During his lifetime, Pryor was a trailblazer in establishing businesses in the newly founded town of Norman. He acquired multiple town lots during
The Adkins family has had significant and mean-
the Land Run and built the Planter’s Hotel (on the
ingful ties to the Norman community for more than
site of the current Sooner Theatre), one of the first
a century. Pryor V. Adkins journeyed to the area in
businesses to open in the new town site. Pryor also
1886 in search of economic opportunities, ultimately
built the Adkins-Welsh Rock Building at 208 W.
setting up camp with his family at an area near the
Main, which most notably housed the University of
current intersection of Lindsey Street and Porter
Oklahoma’s first students until University Hall was fin-
Avenue. It was here that Pryor befriended surveyor
ished on campus in 1903. Pryor played an important
Abner Norman, who went on to become the first land
role in establishing Norman’s first town council and helped pave the way for continued economic growth across Cleveland County.
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Pryor ultimately moved his family south of the Canadian River, to the area now known as Goldsby. Through a lease with the Chickasaw Nation, the family acquired thousands of acres of land, built a log home on a hill in the middle of the scenic area, and set up various enterprises along the South Canadian River. With the help of his sons, Pryor established a ferry business and built the first bridge across the river at Adkins’ Crossing (now 24th Avenue SW). Pryor’s lasting influence in the area continues to be evident today, as he serves as the namesake of Adkins Hill Road, a two-lane highway located east of the Goldsby exit off I-35. “Pryor provided a foundation for our family to contribute to the financial success of the City of Norman that we know today, and we couldn’t be more proud to honor his legacy,” Brett explains. CONTINUED >
PI Z Z A
A MEANINGFUL PAST
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A NEW BEGINNING Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen originally opened its doors in downtown Norman in 2019, and quickly became a local favorite. Offering a delicious menu, lively environment and unique decor, the restaurant offered a wide array of gourmet coal-fired pizzas, deluxe salads, hot wings, sandwiches and house-made pastas. However, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and facility damage caused by a lightning strike forced the business to close in 2020. Co-owners Brett and Tina Adkins planned to reopen the popular pizzeria, but the path to where and how brought about another entrepreneurial opportunity for the family. "Building in our own community has always been a dream,” Brett explains. “Creating unique spaces and community places is a specialty of ours and we are more eager than anyone to get this coal-fired oven fired up again!"
will serve as the architectural standard for the entire
The Adkins have rebuilt the restaurant inside a new
community. The restaurant will include special finishes
community known as Selah, a 540-acre multi-use
designed to tell the stories of the Adkins family and
planned community located just south of Norman. Selah
their history in the community. The striking wooden
will offer a community unlike any other in Oklahoma,
bar inside Pryor’s is made from repurposed wood
providing the first and only Southern Living™ Inspired
from a cottonwood tree that was found inside of Selah
Community in the state that provides a full rural-to-
during development.
urban experience. (Editor’s note: Please see opposite inside front cover for more information about Selah.) “As much as we love the city of Norman and will always know where our story began, we think it is so
The new, larger location will also offer an outdoor event space that will offer live music, outdoor games, a large bar, two indoor pickleball courts, and a private dining area for up to 75 guests and more.
perfect that we are again crossing the bridge to this
“This awesome new space will allow fun and excit-
quaint little town south of the Canadian River to plant
ing events in the summer, as well as warm and cozy
our roots,” Brett adds. “To this day, the land is still as
lounging in the colder months,” Tina adds.
beautiful as ever with preserved green space, fresh air,
Pryor’s mouthwatering menu will offer many of the
a slower pace of living and a community that knows
same coal-fired favorites as the previous location, with
what life is truly about. Not only are we rebuilding our
the goal of expanding the menu to offer even more
restaurant, we are creating an entire lifestyle at Selah.”
starters and delicious entrees.
AN EXCITING FUTURE
taste amazing, but we definitely won’t ever forget what
“Our coal-fired oven certainly makes everything The new location of Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen has been
our specialty is,” Brett says.
custom designed and crafted by the developers, archi-
Pryor’s pizzas, wings and bread are cooked to perfec-
tects and visionaries involved in creating the Selah
tion in a unique coal-fired oven, powered by anthracite
community. The stunning building is full masonry and
coal. This coal is the oldest, hardest and cleanest type of coal, and cooks virtually smoke free. Diners can taste the difference that coal-fired cooking makes by enjoying popular menu options such as The Pryor’s Pizza (the restaurant’s signature pizza loaded with salami, bacon, CONTINUED >
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“Unprecedented construction delays make a specific grand opening date difficult to announce right now,” Brett explains. “We are more than ready to open our doors, but, for instance, the actual door itself was backordered due to a glass shortage from a recent hailstorm. But we look forward to welcoming both our
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pepperoni, sausage, roasted garlic and pecorino), the
new and returning customers to come experience our
Flamethrower (a popular pizza made with ground
one-of-a-kind dining experience very soon.”
beef, calabrese chile, pepperoncini, jalapeños, and hot
The new Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen is located 10 min-
sauce), Formaggio Fuso (a tasty appetizer served in
utes south of Norman at 18932 Selah Way. Find more
a hot skillet with house-made bread sticks) and coal-
information at PryorsPizzaKitchen.com. Stay tuned
fired wings (tender chicken wings tossed in rosemary,
to Pryor’s social media channels for grand opening
thyme, garlic and lemon, and served with sides of
announcements (search for Pryors Pizza Kitchen on
house-made ranch and hot sauce).
Facebook or @PryorsKitchen on Instagram.)
Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen hopes to reopen the restau-
For more information about Selah, visit @selahok-
rant this month (November), with the outdoor space
living on Instagram, search for Selah OK Living on
opening in 2022.
Facebook or visit SelahOK.com.
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INSPIRED BY SOONERS' PAT FIELDS SHARING HIS TALENT, EXPERIENCE WITH YOUNGER ATHLETES
ARTICLE DEBBIE COPP PHOTOGRAPHY TY RUSSELL/OU ATHLETICS
S H A R I NG TH E D R E A M
IMAGINE BEING A HIGHLY SKILLED ATHLETE
NFL guys reach out to me and they say the same thing. Moving
IN JUNIOR HIGH. You’ve been told you have the
from high school to college can be really tough.”
ability to play in high school and college. You do
His expertise isn’t limited to what happens in competition,
what you can, but how do you get noticed? That
even though he helps younger athletes learn what coaches want
was the nightmare that Pat Fields had and, as a
to see on video when the recruiting is going on. He talks with
result, he has taken on the task of helping younger
younger players about the changes in college athletics that he
athletes make their dreams reality.
is living through, including the hot button issue, NLI or name,
“I remember I was looking for guidance when I was on that journey, especially early on,” Pat said. “I had help as I got older and became more known with my talent. I realized that I could do that for younger players, sharing what I had learned.
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likeness, image. “The next generation of players need to learn how to create their own personal brand,” Pat continued. The impact Pat has had has earned him recognition. He was recently named a semifinalist for the prestigious Campbell
“Getting to college is the hardest part of being
Trophy. Given by the National Football Foundation, the award is
a successful student-athlete,” he added. “I’ve had
given annually to the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation
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for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. A fourth-year senior, Pat has compiled a 3.82 GPA while simultaneously pursuing a B.B.A. and master’s degree, both in accounting. He is scheduled to complete both in December. A three-year starter at safety, Pat has played in 35 career games and leads the team in tackles through five games this season. He has twice been elected as a team captain by his teammates (2020 and '21). A 2020 Academic All-America second-team selection, an Academic All-Big 12 First Team honoree in 2019 and 2020 and a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award, Pat received OU's Dan Gibbons Outstanding Scholar Athlete of the Year Award and the 2020 Cotton Bowl's Dan S. Petty Scholarship Award. He completed a two-year term in the spring as one of two student-athletes nationally serving on the NCAA Division I Football Oversight and Competition Committee. He was part of the leadership team of OU athletes who promoted social justice initiatives, voting education and registration, and helped develop the Sooners for Humanity patch featured on all OU athletics uniforms for the 2020-21 athletics year. Pat founded "Town Business," a financial literacy seminar that teaches high school football student-athletes about budgeting, money management, credit and personal branding. Along with other collegiate student-athletes and former NFL players, he conducted the first seminar in May in Tulsa. He also founded the Black Wall Street Scholarship, collaborating with the president of the OU National Black Alumni Association, to establish an endowment with the purpose of providing scholarships for underrepresented and lower-income students from Tulsa. He coordinated a back-to-school event and football camp in July for economically vulnerable elementary school students in his hometown. “I wanted to have options. Football players in the NFL make a lot of money. So do the owners. Look at all the options. I love working with the kids, and it is so important for them to see someone who looks like me doing these different things. “I never really believed I would make it at OU. Opportunities presented themselves and I put myself in them,” Pat said. “There was the fear factor of what if I don’t make it. I took advantage of opportunities and I want to share that lesson with those who follow.” Nightmares aren’t so scary when you know what to expect.
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
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S O
M A N Y
HARBORCHASE OF SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY OFFERS SO MANY AMENITIES, IT’S TOUGH TO SINGLE OUT THE MOST ATTRACTIVE OR DESIRABLE. Perhaps it’s the beautiful surroundings, which include parks and lakes. Or the
“For those residents who want their mealtimes struc-
housekeeping and transportation services. And what about
tured, we serve breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m., lunch from
the club room, classrooms and activity spaces—all designed to
noon-1:30 p.m., and dinner from 5-6:30 p.m.,” Willie said.
foster a sense of community? This community even goes the
“Additionally, we have a Grab & Go menu available at
extra mile to ensure their residents’ safety: a 1800-square-foot
our Counter Offer, which includes pastries, expresso and
room that is FEMA rated to withstand a category 5 tornado!
ready-made sandwiches; numerous salads; and several
Many HarborChase residents list the community’s dining options at or near the top of their favorite amenities. “Mary Campbell, the first lady who moved in with us,
items made to order. The Counter Offer is available until 8 each evening to allow the residents the freedom to have food available for their busy lifestyles.”
said ‘our chef prepares some of the best dishes she's ever
Most residents gather to enjoy their meals together at
eaten, and that's not exaggerating!’” said Willie Ferguson,
Signatures Dining, where they can order from a selection of
HarborChase executive director.
entrees or order a la carte: included are a variety of sides as
“Tom and Marie Lovelace and their family say Kurt's [Kurt Gehlhaar, HarborChase’s executive chef; more on him later] Italian dishes and pizza can rival the best Italian restaurant
well as chicken-fried steak, gourmet burgers and other dishes. Then there’s The Grille Room, which Willie calls “fine dining at its best.”
in Oklahoma City. And when friends of resident Carol Smith
“The Grille Room is by reservation only, and can serve
asked if we have meals like this all the time, her response
up to 16 guests,” she said, noting that this room features
was ‘yes, and we eat like this every day. The rolls the chef
fine China, tablecloths, a fireplace and special lighting.
makes melt in your mouth, they are so good.’”
“Each meal is prepared to order, and delicacies include your
Willie notes that residents can avail themselves of four
choice of T-bone steak, rib-eye or prime rib—coupled, if
different restaurant venues. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are
desired, by lobster, Chilean sea bass or other items. You can
available on-site, as well as special happy hour events in the
also have chicken prepared to your request, and there are
Fusion Lounge (more to come on this in a minute).
multiple ‘sides’ available.
DINING OPTIONS AT HARBORCHASE OF SOUTH OKC RANGE FROM CHILEAN SEA BASS TO STONE OVEN-FIRED PIZZA ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER CONTINUED >
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“Additionally, your meal can be paired with the wine of your choice or other beverage from the Fusion Lounge.”
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where he does food demonstrations.” To ensure their residents’ dining experi-
Yet another dining option is the Zest
ences (as well as their invited guests’) are
Restaurant, for intimate parties of up to
all positive, HarborChase employs an exec-
8-10 people. “The Zest is great for birth-
utive chef, Kurt Gehlhaar, who holds culi-
day celebrations or special gatherings,”
nary and pastry degrees and has worked
Willie said.
at luxury resorts in neighboring states as
Finally, the Counter Offer is available
well as at Vegas Casinos. A sous chef,
for “on-the-go” residents or those who
cooks and prep cooks round out the team.
just want to grab a sandwich or snacks
HarborChase invites potential clients
for a lighter meal.
I N F O
oven is housed in ‘The Chef's Kitchen,’
or residents to bring their family mem-
“We also have our own stone-fired
bers in for a fine dinner for up to eight
pizza oven where the chef prepares
guests to try the various dining options
flatbread pizza for the enjoyment of the
(reservations required). In addition, tours
residents anytime,” Willie said. “The pizza
are offered seven days a week.
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HOMETOWN HERO
MEMORIAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO CLEVELAND COUNTY’S FALLEN HEROES ARTICLE STACI ELDER HENSLEY PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSEY DAVIES
WITH
VETERAN’S
THANKSGIVING
FAST
DAY
AND
APPROACHING,
IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO STOP AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO THE THOUSANDS OF BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. a visit to the Cleveland County Veterans Memorial, which proudly stands as a tribute to area veterans from World War I to 2021. Its carved black granite panels contain more than 3,000 individuals commemorated to date, with additional submissions always welcome. As you’d expect, the memorial is impressive, consisting of a five-pointed star floor design placed inside a larger 50-foot circular plaza, with each star point representing a different branch of the military. In the center lies a black granite obelisk, topped by a bronze statue of an eagle carrying a flag, with a combined height of approximately 20 feet. The obelisk contains bronze plaques which tell the story of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Surrounding the obelisk is a 50-foot circular plaza containing matching black granite panels that bear the names of all those who served, along with a landscaped walkway. Parking is very close by, and the monument is wheelchair accessible. Located at the southwest corner of Reaves Park, on the corner of Jenkins Avenue and
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PAY I N G T R I B U T E
One of the best places to do so is through
Constitution, the memorial was dedicated on Veteran’s Day in
to design the plaza, as well Osage artist Shan
2008. Its creation took seven years, and was a labor of love for Don
Gray, who created the eagle statue, which was
Shulenberg, then commander of Norman’s American Legion Post 88.
cast by Norman-based foundry The Crucible.
“In 2000-2001 I was the state (Legion) commander,” Shulenberg
“We didn’t just want a statue; we wanted a
said. “I went to every town in Oklahoma that has a post, dozens of
place where people can sit and look at it and have
them, and no matter how tiny they were, every single town had a
moments of contemplation,” Shulenberg said,
veterans’ memorial except for Norman. I thought that was unaccept-
“Plus, it has the benefit of being at Reaves, where
able. When I approached city leaders, I was told it was too expen-
the city holds its Fourth of July celebration and other
sive. I said, ‘You give me a piece of land, and I’ll make it happen.’”
big events, so it’s very accessible to everyone.”
Shulenberg immediately turned his efforts to privately raising the
As one example, Norman’s annual Veteran’s
required $380,000. He stressed that it was a true community effort,
Day parade traditionally ends with a ceremony
with fellow veterans, Norman’s City Council, local business and
at the memorial, with this year’s event tenta-
civic groups, Scout troops and others providing donations. Even
tively scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 14.
Norman’s favorite hometown celebrity, the late actor James Garner, contributed to the project. At the same time, Shulenberg worked closely with former Norman parks director Jud Foster and city staff to select and formalize the
That celebration will be extra special this year for Norman resident Linda Johnston. She, her husband and her father are all Army veterans, and the names of all three are being added to the carved panels.
location requirements. Once funds were raised, it was determined
“This type of memorial is a wonderful way for
that Reaves Park would be the ideal spot, and construction, using
families to be remembered,” she said. “We need
donated labor, took about six months.
to remember these brave people, because they
Shulenberg said a special thanks also go to local engineer Bob Goins and architect Richard McKinney, who donated their services
laid down their lives for freedom.” CONTINUED >
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HOMETOWN HEREO (CONTINUED)
“ W E D I D N ’ T J U S T W A N T A S TAT U E ; W E W A N T E D A P L A C E W H E R E P E O P L E C A N S I T A N D L O O K AT I T A N D H A V E M O M E N T S O F C O N T E M P L AT I O N .”
“I have a lot of military people in my family, so this
Two hundred names must be collected in order for
was a very special project for me,” added Foster, who
the engraver to create each additional panel for the
served with the parks department for more than four
memorial, and the city website also has a locator, where
decades. “It was an honor to be associated with it.”
people can find which panels contain which names.
To qualify, the veteran must have been born, died
“When they unveiled (the monument) for the first
or lived for a significant amount of time in Cleveland
time, I just cried; it was so gratifying,” Shulenberg
County. There is no charge for this service, and
said. “I wanted all of our veterans to be honored from
applications are available at normanok.gov/resi-
World War I to now. I wanted our town to have one of
dents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/reaves-
the best memorials, and now it does.”
park or at the Parks Department office, 201-C W. Gray St., in Norman. Applicants must provide a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 form, which provides basic information about their service.
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REALTY REPORT
REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD
CLEVELAND COUNTY
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
$1,250,000
$900,000
72%
164
4
3.2
$1,000,000
$950,000
95%
37
4
3.3
Estates of Belmar, Moore
$965,000
$908,300
94%
40
4
3.2
Whispering Pines, Norman
$769,000
$675,000
87%
277
4
3.1
Foxmore Estates, SW OKC
$649,000
$530,000
81%
55
4
3.1
Park Glenn Acres, Moore
$500,000
$470,000
94%
3
3
2.1
Vinyard, Norman
$439,000
$433,000
98%
7
4
3.1
Sendera Lakes, Moore
$425,000
$427,000
100%
4
4
3
Brookhaven 8, Norman
$420,000
$402,500
95%
7
5
3.1
Summit Lakes, Norman
$400,000
$396,900
99%
18
4
3.1
Hidden Lake Estates, Moore
$399,900
$388,000
97%
8
3
2.1
Estell, Moore
$389,000
$352,000
90%
31
3
2.1
Vintage Farms, SW OKC
$385,000
$360,000
93%
24
3
2.1
Cascata Lakes, SW OKC
$370,000
$383,000
1.03%
1
4
4
Rock Creek, Moore
$369,900
$365,000
98%
12
3
2.1
Rockport, SW OKC
$365,000
$367,500
100%
4
4
2.1
Highland Hills, Norman
$337,500
$350,000
1.03%
3
3
3
Turtle Creek Estates, Lexington
$325,000
$325,000
100%
5
3
2
Lakeridge Run, SW OKC
$315,000
$314,900
99%
19
3
2.1
Oak Ridge, Moore
$293,000
$300,000
102%
6
4
2.1
Campus Addition, Norman Rural SW Norman
This data is a sampling of sold properties from last month. Source: OKC/Norman Multiple Listing System.
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Recent sports or academic highlight? I was voted team captain for cross country.
Personal highlights?
My parents are Celina and Alejandro Quiros. In addition to running cross country and track, I love singing, reading, working at a coffee shop, and time spent with good friends
How do you maintain balance?
I attempt to find balance by first managing my agenda. I always pursue excellence, but I make sure to be kind to myself and give myself grace. I get through all the pressure and expectations by realizing that neither school, nor sports, are my life, because I am much more than that. Nevertheless, grades are important, and I find that planning when you are going to get things done keeps me on track. I also have to make sure I get time to recharge mentally, which for me usually looks like spending time with God.
Plans for the future?
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My parents are Julia and Peter Yoon, both of whom went to the University of Oklahoma. The sports I participate in are cross country and track and field. Along with myself, my three siblings all ran cross country during high school. Along with running, my other interests include the saxophone, space exploration and Formula One.
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It is difficult to balance all three, but I tend to manage. Having the outlet of my sports, along with the support I get from my family, friends and teachers, really helps keep me going.
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My future college is not 100% definite yet, but the University of Oklahoma is an option for me. I plan to major in mechanical engineering and to pursue a career at NASA or start up my own engineering company.
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