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Recent sports or academic highlight?

A recent softball highlight would be my hitting two home runs in the same day against Blanchard.

Personal highlights?

My parents are Billy and Tina Amos. I have older sisters and one younger brother. I have played softball since I was 3 years old. I play both fast and slow pitch softball for Westmoore and I also play travel fastpitch for Epic Premier Sydney. When I am not playing softball, I love to hike and spend time with my friends and family.

How do you maintain balance?

Managing my personal, school and softball life has just became a habit. In school, as a student-athlete it is very important to keep your grades up. I have learned to build a relationship with my teachers so if I’m struggling, they can help me get back on track. My parents push me and my siblings to be the best that we can be. I believe their encouragement to work hard and support helps push me to keep it all balanced.

Plans for the future?

In the fall, I will be attending and playing softball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. My ultimate goal is to get my master’s degree in psychology and become a counselor.

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Recent sports or academic highlight?

My most recent accomplishments: I threw two no hitters in district play over the past two weeks.

Personal highlights?

My parents are Tamra Robinson and James Robinson. I play baseball at Westmoore High School. Outside of class and sports, I like to spend time with family and friends and play video games.

How do you maintain balance?

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In this issue, we celebrate the diverse and amazing women in our community. Our cover story features seven of these individuals (two are sharing the honor); each is noted for her many contributions and deep commitment to our community. Their careers run the gamut: attorney, businesswoman, coach, community philanthropic funding agency executive director. Learn about these amazing women in our 2022 Metro Women of Influence feature on page 32. Also spotlighted in this issue: a world record-holding triathlete who has found a way to blend her love of medicine and physical achievement, exceling in the specialized field of functional sports medicine, and a softball team captain who’s in the process of defining a new normal in the wake of COVID. Other stories spotlight a non-denominational, independent Christian school that offers “a safe, Christ-centered environment and education where children feel loved and valued” and a primary health care facility that takes a unique approach to health care that focuses on the prevention of disease and health promotion with the goal of helping patients live long, healthy lives. Before closing, I’d like to ask you, the reader, to take a moment to reflect on the special women in your life. That might include your mother (don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 8!), spouse, adult daughter or other family member, or your boss, business associate, a teacher or mentor, a longtime friend, or other. Then, consider sharing with them—in person, via greeting card or other way—how much and why you appreciate having them in your life. Be specific. Too often, we take these very special people for granted until it’s too late. By the way, our June issue will feature six outstanding and influential men in our community. I hope everyone is having an enjoyable and productive spring. Stay safe.

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Grab a friend and enjoy a day out brunching, shopping, enjoying the outdoors and visiting the many things to do in our community. Whether it’s an outdoor patio, an art gallery or boutique shopping you prefer, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Gals on the Town DOWNTOWN NOR MAN: 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is a free celebration of arts and creativity held monthly starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Norman. 122 E Main Street, Norman STASH: For a shopping adventure, visit Stash for candles, jewelry, handmade Oklahoma goods, vintage, fair trade and the most unique gifts you'll find anywhere. 405.701.1016, 412 E Main Street, Norman SHOWPLACE MAR KET: Get your fashion on at this shop, featuring over 16,000 square feet of retail therapy and more than 100 vendors. 2001 S Broadway, Moore SKATE MOOR E: Take a blast to the past and visit one of the few roller-skating facilities left in the metro. 405.794.4644 527, NW 1st Street, Moore OLIVETO ITALIAN BISTR O: Enjoy a movie at the Warren Theatre, then drop in to Oliveto Italian Bistro for some great Italian food and a glass of vino. 1301 S I-35 Service Road, Moore

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LYNNSIE ELAM She has been a part of one NCAA title, three Big 12 regular season titles and two Big 12 championships. She brought a history of success from Chickasha – four district, three regional and two state high school championships. Scanning the Sooner dugout, you might skip over her as you see other familiar faces. Lynnsie Elam has something none of them have, the captain’s C, and what she has done in that role in three years makes this program special. Lynnsie arrived at OU in 2018 and saw limited action as a true freshman. She started 61 games in 2019, then her teammates elected her co-captain for 2020. By March 2020, Lynnsie and her Sooner team had packed up for the season, returning to their homes as COVID had shut down the season and life in general. “We had played five weeks of the spring season and were just about to start Big 12 play,” Lynnsie said. “I spent a lot of time that spring trying to calm the storm because we were going through something none of us had faced. We had to do so much on our own because nothing was open. You had to be very creative, and we spent a lot of time sharing information as we got it. We did so much to stay connected, even though we weren’t in Norman.” After five months, she and her Sooner team returned to Norman and began the process of defining a new normal. She was elected captain by her team once again. In addition to the familiar C on her jersey, Lynnsie had become a threat in the batter’s box. She hit a career-high .346 and set career bests in homers, slugging percentage, RBI and on-base percentage. She and her Sooners rolled through the regular season into the Big 12 Championship to add another trophy. OU added the regional and super

regional titles to qualify for the Women’s College World Series. OU lost its first game, then won four to advance to the championship final. The Sooners again lost the first game before taking the next two on the way to a fifth national title. Through it all, the Sooner captain, who began catching as a young softball player, kept hearing her mom’s voice, telling her to lead by example and with her work ethic. She also heard former Sooners sharing their wisdom. “This program has a culture that current leaders pass what they know to future leaders,” Lynnsie explained. “I was learning how to be a leader by following Kelsey (Arnold), Caleigh (Clifton) and Sydney (Romero). It’s a trickle-down process as we help each other and pass things along older to younger.” The leadership role is important to Lynnsie, but she has a bigger purpose. “We learned through COVID that we need to value every time we step on the field. I want to use it as my pedestal. We are so blessed to be able to play this game in this place. I want to share those gifts and where they come from with others. Keep my eyes open and my heart grateful. I am so conscious of what I have been given and am thankful for those gifts from God. “Coach Gasso has a definite goal. She says we come in as girls and leave as women,” Lynnsie continues. “We value that so much because it is a very special focus. She is growing us as people.” OU’s fifth-year senior leader has a clear path. “It is important to me to take it day by day and have no regrets. I need to stay in the moment and keep getting better. That way, the process and the program continue to improve.” When she no longer wears the captain’s C, the program will continue to excel, and she will leave as a true winner.

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More than 35 years ago, a group of dedicated parents and teachers joined together with a common vision of creating an independent Christian school in Cleveland County. After finding the perfect location, the founders of Community Christian School opened the doors of their new school in September 1986. Located at 3002 Broce Drive in Norman, CCS had an initial enrollment of 86 students in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Today, this fully accredited, non-denominational, independent Christian school serves more than 900 students in Pre-K through 12th grade with the goal of providing a solid, faith-based foundation for all students. Four of the school’s original founders still teach at CCS, and the school’s positive environment allows the school to enjoy significant staff retention and teacher longevity. CCS strives to develop the whole student with a curriculum that includes social, physical, cognitive and spiritual development. “It is the aim and purpose of the CCS board, administration and staff to assist students in identifying their relationship to God, stimulate them toward a personal commitment of their life to Jesus Christ, and guide them in Biblical values, morals and the knowledge of God’s Word.” explains Barbara Ohsfeldt, principal and one of the school’s original founders. “CCS is committed to offering a quality academic education in a Christian context. Both throughout the school and in our athletics endeavors, students are taught discipline, respect and love for our country. CCS offers a safe, Christ-centered environment and education where children feel loved and valued.” As a college preparatory school, CCS’s secondary academic program allows students to take Advanced Placement classes and accrue college credit through concurrent enrollment and dual credit before graduation. National Honor Society, Student Council and other service clubs give students opportunities to give back to the community. More than 95% of CCS graduates pursue higher education, with ACT scores that exceed both state and national averages. Since 2000, the school has had 29 Regents’ Scholarship recipients and multiple National Merit Finalists. CCS provides a variety of opportunities for students to serve, learn, enjoy fellowship and grow throughout the year. To provide the best possible student experience, class sizes are kept as low as possible to ensure maximum attention and one-to-one time. The school also has a closed campus policy, which allows juniors and seniors to earn lunch off campus one or two times a month. Cell phones are not allowed in the possession of students after arriving on campus. “The school’s ability to educate properly is directly related to controlling the child. Rules and programs have been established to permit learning and to teach self-discipline,” Barbara explains. “Each student will find freedom as well as security within the boundaries of CCS.”

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CCS also offers a full array of athletics opportunities for junior high and senior high students, allowing participation and competition in different sports such as volleyball, soccer, track, golf and football. CCS is a member of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, and it also offers cheerleading, the Royal Pride marching band and other spirit groups. “With each new year, our enrollment increased and more space was purchased to allow the school to grow,” adds Barbara. “In 1995, CCS purchased 21 acres of frontage property on I-35 which is home for our athletics facilities, including baseball, softball and football fields and a basketball fieldhouse.” The school’s staff, parents and students work in collaboration through the Parent-Teacher-Student Fellowship. The PTSF works alongside the school’s administration to provide a year-round schedule of fundraising activities and events. These activities provide funding for special needs such as technology and playground equipment.

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METRO WOMEN of I N F L U E N C E ARTICLE BY HEIDE BRANDES AND JERRI CULPEPPER

This month, we honor seven of our community’s outstanding women leaders as Metro Women of Influence. Here, they share their personal philosophies on the importance of giving back to the community.

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“Giving back to the community doesn’t have to be a financial donation to a nonprofit. Giving back could be paying the bill for the person behind you at a drive-thru, shopping and supporting a local small business or cleaning an area park. Giving back is also a great way to meet a diverse group of people and make new connections with those in the community— and doing something for someone else will always make a difference in their life as well as yours.

“Being part of and giving back to the community can be done in so many different ways. I am a strong believer that great things happen when you’re able to bring people together for a common cause. Giving can be done with your time and through acts of service, not just monetarily. Additionally, be open-minded. There are needs in the community that you might not have ever thought of, and help can be given in ways you never imagined.”

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“I think a lot of people in our community and state get joy from watching us play. I can go back to that 2013 May tornado and what that did. Although it didn’t affect my house or my family, it changed my life. I learned about ‘Oklahoma Strong’. It was a real thing. I knew I was living in the right community around the right people. It really opened my eyes to doing whatever I could do to help any family. … And in that one moment, as devastating as it was, I have always felt this responsibility to have a giving heart, and I think God kind of made my heart, my family’s heart, that way — where we just want to help and give. This is our community, there is no other community I would rather be a part of.”

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“My personal philosophy about being a part of and giving back to the community is based on a quote by Pablo Picasso: ‘The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.’ Now, as a small-business owner, I have to make SOME money, but if it wasn’t for pesky bills and expenses, I would happily give everything back to the community because it has given so much to me. Even when things were looking very scary when COVID first started and so many businesses were shutting down, it was because of the support and love of people in and around Norman that I was able to keep my little cookie company afloat. I make it a point to donate as much as I can to various nonprofits, schools, groups/events and other causes around the community because I truly believe that small businesses are the lifeblood of strong communities, and the people of Norman are amazing at supporting small businesses.”

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“Serving others is a core value of mine. Just like one needs food and shelter, serving others is a basic need of mine.”

OUR 2022 METRO WOMEN OF INFLUENCE SHARE ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ADVICE We asked our seven 2022 Metro Women of Influence three questions: their proudest professional achievement, their proudest personal achievement, and their advice for other women in the community who wish to make a difference. Unfortunately, space limitations made it impossible to run all their responses, so we selected one response per influencer (the one we think speaks best to their character).

KRISTIE DOWDY AND JULIA FEHR (SHARED RECOGNITION) For 20 years, Kristie Dowdy engaged the community in numerous ways as a member of the staff of the Cleveland County Family Y, where she got her start as an executive assistant and retired as director of member engagement. Two days after her retirement, she and Julia Fehr began work on establishing their own business—The Play Pit, opening this summer as Norman’s only indoor playground. Julia Fehr started her professional career with Norman Public Schools in the Special Services office, transitioning into the nonprofit world at the Cleveland County Family Y, where she held several positions, including her last one as director of member and community services. Proudest professional accomplishment: Kristie: “In 2001, while at the Y, the very popular Tie-Dye Tri(athlon) fundraiser was born. After two years, I became the race director for its remaining 13-year run. This event involved several community partners from the Police

Department to those who just love to volunteer. We had several obstacles along the way, but with the help of our community partners it was always a huge success.” Julia: “By far, my most proud professional moment was during the height of COVID. At the time I was working at the YMCA. I heard so many stories of members in the Norman community who were unable to put food on the table due to their loss of income. I reached out to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and got connected with their Farmers to Families program. Within one week, we were hosting our first drive-through food distribution event. At that event alone, we served over 450 people. We continued to hold these events for the next several months.”

KIM GARRETT Kim Garrett is CEO and founder of Palomar: Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center, a successful collaborative that brings agencies together to help victims of crime. Kim has

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passionately worked in victim services for 20 years and is nationally certified as an Advanced Advocate through the National Organization for Victim Assistance. In 2011, she established Oklahoma City Police Department’s Victim Services Program, which later received Honorable Mention for Excellence in Victim Services from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. In 2017, she was the first civilian to receive the Medal for Meritorious Honor from Oklahoma City Police Department. Proudest professional accomplishment: “I am most proud of founding Palomar: Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center. In just five years, we’ve helped over 19,000 adults and children who have been struggling with trauma and abuse and I have no doubt our collaborative is making a profound impact on our city. Our programming is literally breaking cycles of violence and keeping kids safe and healthy.”

PATTY GASSO Now in her 28th season at the University of Oklahoma, National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame head coach Patty Gasso has molded the OU softball program into a national power and permanently placed herself among the elite college softball coaches in the country. Under her leadership, Oklahoma has won five national championships: in 2000, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2021. She’s reached the Women’s College World Series 14 times, won more Big 12 games than any coach in the league’s history, and has more than twice as many overall wins as any other coach in OU history. Advice for other women: “Keep your priorities in order; keep your faith and your family above all else. In your job, connect them with you, have them with you, share those moments with them. Always trust your gut, what your heart says to do … and you will always be able to look in the mirror at the end of the day know that you did right and followed what your conscience and your heart told you to do.”

SHANNON LEE HANCHETT Shannon Lee Hanchett is a proud fourth-generation Oklahoman. She worked for the Children, Youth, and Family Services Division of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for nearly 11 years. In 2018, after receiving a diagnosis of Lupus SLE, she changed direction and started a small, home-based bakery. What started as a dream in Shannon's kitchen grew into Okie Baking Co., a cookie

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company that specializes in homestyle cookies inspired by the people and places that make our state great. Proudest professional accomplishment: “Seeing my dream of my own storefront come to life. I had been telling people for years that I would someday have a Cookie Cottage, and after years of hard work, I was able to move into my dream cookie cottage a little over six months ago. What's more, I was able to do this without any business loans. I've invested everything that I've made from my company right back into it, so I have no business debt.”

KATHERINE MAZAHERI Katherine Mazaheri is a trial lawyer who regularly represents plaintiff employees in all areas of employment law. A portion of Katherine’s trial practice is devoted to assisting families in times of crisis. In 2021, Katherine founded Maz Modern, her passion project to inspire professional inspiration for modern-day working women whose purpose is to empower local women in the workforce. She also launched a scholarship program with William & Lauren; “Suited for Social Justice” gifts a custom suit and a $5,000 scholarship to a deserving new Oklahoma law school graduate who demonstrates a heart for social justice and pledges to make a difference in their community though their degree. Proudest professional accomplishment: “I have a heart for social justice and wanted—and still want—to be a part of a change in my community. Impacting the lives of others positively is a passion and a purpose for me in my career, and I hope it reflects in all I do.”

LOUISA MCCUNE Louisa McCune is the executive director of Kirkpatrick Foundation and served as 2020 president of the Animal Grantmakers board of directors. She is an advisory trustee to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center and an adviser to Green Box. In 2020, she co-founded the Oklahoma Killer Whale Project and served as executive producer of The Odyssey Project (a livestream complete reading of Emily Wilson’s translation) with Oklahoma Contemporary. She is also editor-in-chief and co-founder of ArtDesk. Advice for other women: “Trust yourself. I would say this to any man, woman, or child. Listening to your intuition—and heeding your intuition—will always put your present and future into alignment with your core values. Sometimes the answers don’t come right away. That’s OK. Just attune yourself, and they’ll be forthcoming.”

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“I decided to begin offering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for my female patients in order to enhance their overall health, sexual health and increase energy levels—especially for those approaching menopause and post-menopause,” Amber said. “A lot of women struggle in this area of their health and let it go untreated because they think that feeling fatigued, having no libido and dealing with hot flashes, etc., is just something that ‘comes with age’ and cannot be helped. Our goal is to help women feel their best at every age.” For men, Premier Healthcare also offers the state-of-theart GAINSWave, a non-invasive acoustic wave therapy for treating erectile dysfunction that is often more effective than medication. The clinic is located at 12208 S. Western Ave., at the intersection of Western and 119th Street, across the street from Westmoore High School. A huge plus for Premier Healthcare patients is scheduling flexibility. The clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The goal is to accommodate people who cannot take off during regular work hours. New patients are now being accepted, and walk-in patients are welcome, although appointments are preferred. 24/7 patient portal access is another popular feature, allowing people to review their medical records, lab results and send messages to their provider at their convenience. “We are always accessible to our patients and try to get back to them as soon as possible if they call with questions,” Amber said. “I’m surprised at how often I hear patients tell me they’re shocked that we actually called them back!” Both Slootheers have impressive professional credentials and are board certified as Advanced Practice

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“We are always accessible to our patients and try to get back to them as soon as possible if they call with questions. I’m surprised at how often I hear patients tell me they’re shocked that we actually called them back!” – Dr. Amber Redding-Slootheer Registered Nurses. (Known as APRNs, this elevated category of nurse practitioner requires a master’s degree and additional specialized training.) Nurse practitioners in general assess patient needs, diagnose illness and disease, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medication and supplements. After earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma, Amber completed her nursing degree at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in 2008. She went on to work in women’s health, labor and delivery at the OU Medical Center, then spent six years as

a recovery nurse for the Dean McGee Eye Surgery Center. In 2016 she graduated with honors from the Master of Nursing (family nurse practitioner) program at Graceland University in Iowa, where she and her husband met. In 2021, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at OU. Roy Slootheer immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands after earning a degree in psychology. Once here, he earned a second psychology degree, worked as a paramedic specialist and firefighter for 12 years, completed a nursing degree at Ashford University in 2010, then also graduated with honors from the master’s program at

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Generosity, aromatic wines, delicious foods, whiskey and a philosophy of service above self are what bring Norman’s four Rotary clubs together to raise money for local philanthropic efforts. After a brief hiatus of two years, the Cross Timbers, Norman Noon, Sooner and Legacy Rotary Clubs will host their 18th annual Le Tour de Vin fundraiser on Saturday, May 21, to raise money for a local nonprofit, The Virtue Center, and local Rotary service projects. “It’s a wonderful event as hundreds of Rotarians and friends come together to help raise money to help our community,” Le Tour de Vin executive director Joe Gil said. The evening of generosity, fine food, wine and whiskey will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the NCED Conference Center and Hotel at 2801 E. State Hwy. 9. Reservations are $125 per person, and can be made at LeTourDeVin.com “The four Norman Rotary clubs work together to maximize efforts to make a difference in our community,” Gil said. “We are committed to making Norman the best place it can be. The more people who participate in this event, the more money we can raise! We invite anyone over 21 to join us.” Gil said Le Tour de Vin was started in 2003 by the Cross Timbers club. As the event grew, Cross Timbers began calling on the other local clubs for support. Le Tour de Vin has raised more than $ 2.1 million since its inception. Dining options vary from Italian cuisine to heavy hors d’oeuvres from participating restaurants: Mazzio’s Italian Eatery,

Sweet Basil, GP405, Social Butterfly Catering, Tino’s Italian Eats and Sweets, Hollie’s Flatiron Grill, Sergio’s Italian Bistro, Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails, Nosh Restaurant and Catering Creations. Guests will browse and bid on silent auction items, while tasting whiskey and wine from a selection of over 200 different wines from all over the world and six different scotches and American whiskeys provided by Republic National Distributing Co. “Republic National Distributing Co. has done this for over 17 years,” Gil said. “They’ve donated over 11,000 bottles of wine.” Le Tour de Vin’s current two-year beneficiary, The Virtue Center, will receive $50,000 of the money raised and the rest will go to other local Rotary service projects. “The Virtue Center is a place of help and hope to people facing addiction and mental health challenges,” executive director Teresa Collado said. “Founded in 1972 by Richard Virtue, we serve teens, adults and their families by providing outpatient treatment services. Lives are changed, and families are healed.” The money raised will go toward their capital project to build a new building to better meet the needs of the people they serve. “There is much shame associated with the disease of addiction and mental illness,” Collado said. “We want to provide a warm, therapeutic environment to better promote healing and increase access to families who need our help.” Visit LeTourDeVin.com to register for the event. Guests must be at least 21. MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/C L E V E L A N D C O UN T Y

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Cleveland County. N E I G H BO RH O O D

OR IGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

Ashton Grove, Norman

$2,100,000

$1,900,000

90%

130

5.2

Sutton Woods, Norman

$985,000

$950,000

96%

126

5.2

Grandview Estates, Norman

$950,000

$900,000

94%

Remington Place, SW OKC

$848,000

$835,000

98%

3.1

Parkview, Norman

$625,000

$620,000

99%

3.3

Southern Preserve, SW OKC

$575,000

$590,000

102%

209

3.1

Rivendell, SW OKC

$539,000

$565,000

104%

4.1

Hallbrooke Sec 4, Norman

$544,561

$550,857

101%

3.1

Little River Trails, Norman

$498,295

100%

2.1

Olde Rockwell Estate, SW OKC

$514,999

$490,000

95%

3.1

Lakeridge Run, SW OKC

$515,000

$489,000

94%

3.1

Talavera, SW OKC

$430,698

$446,028

103%

3.1

Lago Ranchero, Norman

$439,900

$430,000

97%

The Waters, Moore

$420,490

$435,490

101%

Twin Lakes, Moore

$400,000

$420,000

105%

Sendera Lakes, Moore

$380,000

$400,000

105%

2.1

Park Glenn Acres, Moore

$359,500

$370,000

102%

St James Park, Norman

$364,900

$360,900

98%

2.1

Santa Fe Sunset, SW OKC

$385,000

$352,700

91%

2.1

Rivendell, SW OKC

$315,000

$322,275

102%

2.1

This data is a sampling of sold properties from last month. Source: OKC/Norman Multiple Listing System.

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Cinco de Mayo

C E NT R A L PA R K , MO O R E 6 :0 0 P M Come to the Cinco de Mayo festival in Moore featuring lawn games, inflatables, food trucks, local brew and live music. CityOfMoore. com/Upcoming-Events/Cinco-De-Mayo

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MAY 14 TH

Lebanese Food Festival

5 0 0 A L A ME DA , NO R MA N 2:0 0 P M Free entrance and fun for the whole family. And, of course, FOOD! Enjoy freshly prepared Lebanese specialties, and then shop the "bake sale" for your favorite foods to take home. Many can be frozen.

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May Daze Festival

115 N. M A IN ST., BLAN CHAR D 10 : 0 0 AM The annual May Daze Festival will have 100 plus vendors, Beer garden, carnival rides, ax throwing, crafts, handmade item, new merchandise and food vendors, live entertainment and fun for all ages.

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Thunderbird Classic Car Show

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Paseo Arts Festival

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It’s hard to imagine the challenges of being a professional athlete, a USA National team member, Olympic trials competitor AND going to medical school interspersed together, but for Dr. Amanda Sadler, maintaining the necessary level of hard work and focus in order to excel is simply how she’s always lived her life. It’s no surprise, therefore, that the world record-holding triathlete has found a way to blend her love of medicine and physical achievement, exceling in the specialized field of functional sports medicine. A board-certified family medicine specialist, Sadler’s professional skills and dedication are now benefiting patients at the new NMotion Clinic, located at 3400 W. Tecumseh Road in Norman. The new clinic is affiliated with the Norman Regional Health System. The clinic officially opened its doors on April 19. Originally from Enid, Sadler earned her medical degree with distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed her residency at the Great Plains Family Medicine Program. During her OU Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship training, she spent time at the Norman Regional Ortho Central Clinic, and her new position evolved from that experience. “They were very interested in opening up and expanding functional medicine and sports optimization, and I was completing my training, and all things converged,” Sadler said. Functional sports medicine focuses on a broad range of therapies to treat acute, chronic and overuse injuries, as well as improving overall physical performance. With her unique athletic and medical background, Sadler is able to relate to her patients in a way that many health care professionals cannot, working alongside them throughout their healing journey. Along with her medical expertise, Sadler is one of the world’s unmatched female triathletes, competing as part of Team USA in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic trials. The daughter of a pro golfer and a dancer, Sadler and her three siblings were star athletes as children, with her older brother swimming in national competitions as a young child. Attending these competitions lit the spark that motivated Sadler herself to become a champion swimmer very early on in life. She continues to compete professionally, is a world champion, a two-time national champion, and holds the world’s record for the fastest Ironman swim time. That’s in addition to dozens of medals at every level, beginning in childhood.

Dr. Sadler with husband Randy and their children, OuidaJho and MeliaAnn

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Sadler’s initial interest in medicine was encouraged by her high school science teacher and also resulted from the frustration of chronic intestinal issues that threatened to derail her ambitions as a champion triathlete. “The functional medicine interest arose because I had so many doctors tell me to deal with my physical problems by just giving up swimming, which wasn’t an option,” she said. “So many people are told by doctors to just give up an activity they enjoy, like running when they get shin splints. I got a lot of opinions, without anyone really looking for the root causes. I want to be the doctor who understands the athlete, who finds out the true, root causes of a patient’s problem, and works with that patient to find solutions.” One of the best aspects of her job, she added, is the opportunity to work with patients on a long-term basis. “I love

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working beside them and helping them reach major milestones,” she said. “And the sports medicine side is wonderful because people know they can be better, and I want to be part of their team.” Through both her athletic and medical connections, Sadler has and continues to serve on multiple medical, Olympic, athletics and public school-related boards and committees, along with community volunteer work and professional medical presentations. Most important of all is her family, which includes her husband, Randy, who works for Farmers Insurance, and their two daughters, OuidaJho and MeliaAnn. The family loves living in Cleveland County, and enjoying its many outdoor entertainment options. “We love it here,” Sadler said. “Everyone’s been very welcoming.”

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