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OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR-ATHLETES OF THE MONTH MADELINE REINKE NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Recent sports or academic highlight?

I was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. I qualified my solo dance routine at Regionals for the OSDTDA Pom State Competition and made the All-State Dance Team.

Personal highlights?

My parents are Marcia and J Reinke. I play soccer for Norman High and am on the Pom Squad. I enjoy dancing at my studio and spending time with friends.

How do you maintain balance?

I keep a running list of every task I need completed and its due date; staying organized is key. Participating in multiple sports is made easy with flexible coaches and good communication.

Plans for the future?

I plan to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder and possibly earn a spot on their dance team this spring. I hope to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering and work as a scientific researcher in the future.

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Recent sports or academic highlight?

Recent sports highlights include placing fifth at the state meet and getting a new personal best running: 15:40.

Personal highlights?

My dad is Dr. Matthew Bonner and my mom is Emily Bonner. I run cross country and track for Norman High. I like to play the piano, worship Jesus and hangout with friends.

How do you maintain balance?

Managing your time effectively is not an easy thing to do. The trick for me is getting enough sleep; it helps me be present and awake when I’m at school and recovered to push my body to its limits each day.

Plans for the future?

I plan on attending college at Westmont University in Santa Barbara, California, and becoming a great father and friend.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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Jimmy Darden | jimmy.darden@citylifestyle.com 405.541.5650 MANAGING EDITOR

If you can afford a second home or overseas vacation, January is the month to go. It's cold, often cold AND wet; all the vegetation has lost its vibrant colors; and for many, we're also dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder or post-holiday blues. If work or other obligations keep you close to home this month, you have alternatives to beat the blues. In this month's Local Experiences, you'll find ways and places to get your bliss on (places offering spa and massage services), help you cope with anxiety (meditation classes), etc. — in other words, things to do and places to go that make getting on all your winter gear and leaving your comfy home worth the effort. In a separate piece, you'll learn about a world-renowned spa and retreat located in Lake Austin, Texas, that offers all the amenities you might expect — and then some! We also shine the spotlight on two businesses whose mission is to help men and women look and feel their best, with services ranging from skin care treatments to minimize the appearance of wrinkles to hormone therapy. In another article, you'll learn about the 988 mental health hotline that was rolled out in Oklahoma in July 2022. Unlike the mental health hotlines in many other states, in Oklahoma, the number gives callers access to a full-spectrum crisis service team, where they can be given prompt access to mental health providers and other professional assistance, if needed. (See related photo, this page.) Also in this issue: • Holland Pediatric Therapy specializes in assessing, diagnosing and treating children ages birth to 13 years for communication disorders, fine motor difficulties, self-help issues, sensory disorders and/or feeding difficulties. • Re:Supply is a small, local business whose mission is to reduce toxins in the home. In this article, you'll learn some easy-to-implement, budget-friendly ways to accomplish this goal. There's not room here to go into all you'll find in this issue, but I promise it's worth the read!

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

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D E PA RTM E NTS

24 Lights! Camera! Action!

Lifestyle Letter

How To

City Scene

Road Trip

HEA LT H + WELLNESS

Business Monthly

Skin Care

HEA LT H + WELLNES S

The Sooner Theatre’s Production

Local Experiences

Mental Wellbeing

of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Healthy Lifestyle

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Events

Back Stage

A RTS + C U LT U R E

Realty Report

Expert Help

Culinary Creations

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3 Ways to Live With Fewer Toxins

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46 Remember ‘988’ This New Mental Health Lifeline Is Saving Oklahoma Lives

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1-7: Home for the Holidays Gala recently held at Southwind Hills. All proceeds benefited the Assistance League of Norman programs, including Operation School Bell. 1: Aaron Parker and Stephanie Oakes 2: Lance Sanders and Jennifer Sanders 3: Jennifer Sanders, Lisa Dionisio, Cassie Rigsby, Becky Humphers, Josie Stringfellow 4: Adam Hutchinson and Amy Hutchinson 5: Ruth Jackson & Lisa Burkhart 6: Kelly & Mark Woody 7: Jeff Moody & Aaron Parker

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1: Cutting the ribbon for the new home for Brooke Bailey and daughter Nov. 10. 2: 6-year-old McKinley hams it up for the camera. 3: The Baileys’ home is the latest project of Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity.

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Reimagine Your Library With Experience Adventures! Pioneer Library System is taking you to new places! Experience Adventures lets you explore Oklahoma, and kits include admission to the First Americans Museum, OKC Zoo, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Museum of Osteology, Oklahoma History Center, Mabee-Gerrer Art Museum, OKC Museum of Art, Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum, and the National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum. Kit availability is on a first-come basis. See library staff or PLS catalog for details.

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Outdoor Fitness Court Installed at Moore Park The City of Moore recently unveiled an outdoor Fitness Court® at Fairmoore Park. Intended to improve and enhance the quality of life for Oklahoma residents, this capital project is a featured part of a 2022 initiative launched by National Fitness Campaign, a nationwide wellness consulting firm that partners with cities and schools to plan, build and fund healthy communities. The court is described as the world's best outdoor gym.

Introducing Orangetheory Fitness Moore's Coach Jessie Orangetheory Fitness Moore shines the spotlight this month on Coach Jessie Hockert, who began coaching there in 2022 after attaining her training certification through NASM. Her passion for both physical and mental health also led her to her secondary career as a Life Coach. She is accredited through the International Coaching Federation and Coach Training EDU, working with teen girls struggling with anxiety, motivation and confidence. Jessie is preparing for Miss Oklahoma USA in 2023.

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TIGHT JEANS SHOULD BE THE LEAST OF YOUR WORRIES THIS YEAR!

Norman’s Daddy Daughter Dance Scheduled for Feb. 4

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The Daddy Daughter Dance, one of Norman Parks & Recreation's premier events, is scheduled for Feb. 4 at the Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Drive. Annually attended by over 5,000 dads and daughters, it's one of the largest daddy-daughter dances in the country. Cost is $15 per person when purchased early. Tickets and T-shirts can be bought online at CityofNoman.thundertix.com Photography: Krystyn Richardson

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Classic Vision Noble has moved! At their new location, 308 Cherry (just across the street from the Noble Pharmacy), Classic Vision now has two exam lanes and about 1,000

frames and sunglasses in their optical shop. The business accepts most insurance and welcomes clients of all ages. Classic Vision has two optometrists: Dr. Jake Smith and Dr. Tiffany Spencer. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Shen Yun to Perform at Civic Center Music Hall Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture. Two performances, at 2 and 7 p.m., are planned for the OKC show at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 North Walker Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 21. FMI and to purchase tickets, visit ShenYun.com.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

With another busy year behind us, you owe it to yourself to take a breath, a break, and reset your physical, mental and emotional being. Enjoy these relaxing and rejuvenating local experiences to get you set for the year ahead.

Our Picks to Rest & Recharge SOUND BATH MEDICATION AT THE DELI: Come get Zen with seven quartz

crystal singing bowls, rain sticks, chimes, bells, tongue drums, rattles and meditation tracks to guide you through meditation. 309 White Street, Norman NATUR E DAY SPA: Check out this spa that provides facials, massage therapy, hot stones massage, sugaring, threading, aromatherapy steam, bath soaks and more, all with an eco-conscious approach. 301 South Porter Avenue, Suite 120, Norman ELEVATE WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS: Elevate delivers the ultimate beauty experience with care and purpose. Come reach your beauty and health potentials. 2312 North Interstate Drive, Norman TAI CHI AT THE WELL: Classes on Tai Chi, a physical/mental routine associated with martial arts, are offered weekly on Tuesday and Friday mornings; all levels of experience welcome. 210 S. James Garner Avenue, Norman ZUMBA AT THE MOOR E PUBLIC LIBR AR Y: Exercise your physical, mental and emotional health through this Zumba class, designed for adults and teens. Registration required. 225 South Howard Avenue, Moore

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This time of year, many people set New Year’s Resolutions in hopes of becoming healthier, more productive or more connected to others in the coming year. While research shows that while most resolutions may fail by February, it doesn’t necessarily have to be the case for all goals—and Coach Laura Finley with Moore’s Orangetheory Fitness has a secret to help you reach your fitness goals. OTF is a science-based workout that uses technology to measure performance, producing the most impactful workout possible in just one hour. Twelve minutes in the Orange Zone raises your heart rate and burns more calories for up to 24 hours after your workout. The unique combination of science, coaching and technology combine to maximize metabolism and calories burned, and helps members get the best results. OTF isn’t just geared toward fitness-minded individuals who already feel comfortable in a gym environment. They strive to create a fitness community for people of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels, and provide personalized coaching to help each member grow at their own pace. Creating this welcoming, supportive environment can make the difference in helping members achieve their New Year’s resolutions, and OTF coaches help develop a strong community of supporters at the same time. “One of the things that makes Moore’s OTF so special is the atmosphere of camaraderie that develops,” Coach Laura says. “All the coaches remind the members to lean on each other and draw motivation from each other. We focus on understanding each member’s personal reason for being there. Many members choose the same classes every day, so they have an opportunity to see each other each time.” Coach Laura acknowledges that finding and sustaining motivation is a key factor in meeting fitness goals. To help their members be successful, each trained and certified OTF coach provides the necessary encouragement to help their members keep going for the full 60-minute workout. “Finding motivation to work out can be extremely difficult,” she recognizes. “When something becomes a habit, one doesn’t have to worry about being motivated. It’s just something you just automatically do, like brushing your teeth. It’s easier to create that habit when you have other people counting on you and when you look forward to visiting with them and hearing about their journey, too. Motivation and having a supportive community are definitely intertwined.” The OTF community recognizes when members achieve personal best records on benchmark workouts, as well as celebrating birthdays, births, graduations and more. Moore OTF members participate in outside events together, and enjoy celebrating important personal milestones together. “We celebrate members’ achievements and life events big time!” Coach Laura adds. “We remember people’s concerns and needs, and we support our members through their ups and downs.”

“ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MAKES MOORE’S OTF SO SPECIAL IS THE ATMOSPHERE OF CAMARADERIE THAT DEVELOPS. ALL THE COACHES REMIND THE MEMBERS TO LEAN ON EACH OTHER AND DRAW MOTIVATION FROM EACH OTHER. WE FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING EACH MEMBER’S PERSONAL REASON FOR BEING THERE.”

This community-based approach has allowed OTF Moore to make an impact in the community, and ultimately grow into one of the most successful OTF locations in the country. “We get a lot of positive feedback from members who come here. We know that the energy and positivity is something special that our studio possesses,” she adds. “Being one of the most successful OTF locations means so much to us. We are all about changing lives, so our success means that we are having a real impact on real people, and that’s what matters most.” If you are looking to start a new fitness journey in 2023, Coach Laura invites you to give OTF a try and become part of a larger community of people working together to be their best selves. “It’s difficult to start a new habit, and we all set new goals in January,” she concludes. “When you come here, it will not just be a place where you show up and slog through a workout. We will also be your new cheerleading squad, your own personal trainer, and you’ll find new friends rooting you on and celebrating your successes.”

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Costumes for the ensemble of The Wizard of Oz are hung once they have been fitted on cast members.

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A BEHIND-THE-CURTAIN LOOK AT THE SOONER THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

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Everyone remembers their first experience seeing the magic of storytelling as it comes to life in a live theatrical production. But not very many people understand what happens to create the magic we see onstage. Here, we take a look behind the curtain during The Sooner Theatre’s recent production of The Wizard of Oz and see what it takes to make stories soar! The Sooner Theatre is Norman’s community theatre, and a nonprofit organization, and as such, relies on both ticket sales and donations to set a budget. The theatre was built as a movie house in 1929, so like many old buildings, space and storage are sometimes in short supply. “We have to look at a lot of factors when we consider what productions to do at the theatre. There is barely 3 feet of space in our wings, so we can’t do anything that requires giant sets or lots of locations because we don’t have a space to

hold the set pieces not being used onstage and still give actors room to maneuver backstage during the show,” said Jennifer Baker, Sooner Theatre executive director. “Then we have to look at what shows are available for us to license. Before we can even think about casting, staging, marketing, building sets, etc., we spend $8,000-$10,000 in licensing fees just to have the privilege of saying we are going to do a certain show.” Once a show is licensed, the first bit of magic happens: a director, choreographer and music director are hired; auditions are held; and a vision of what the show will look like emerges. For small spaces like The Sooner Theatre’s stage, it takes clever design and strategic planning to transport audiences through sets, lights and sound. Costumes are created, rented or purchased from thrift stores and a cast of 50 becomes munchkins and witches and lions, tinmen, apple trees and even a wizard. Hair, makeup and wigs complete the look. Cast members rehearse about six weeks prior to each production each evening, because in community theatre, it takes a village of volunteers to fill a cast. And this production includes doctors, teachers, worship leaders, retirees, students and others who donate their time and talent to entertain audiences over the run of the production. Technical experts design the sets, lighting and sound for the production, and a team of volunteers, led by a production manager, build the sets, work out traffic patterns in moving sets and people on and off stage, and make sure

Caleb Frank has prosthetics applied to transform him into the Tinman for The Sooner Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz.

The view from the light board: the hot seat where the lighting engineer for each production views and programs lighting cues once lights are hung. Director Justin Larman and choreographer MacKay Adams work through blocking and traffic patterns in a recent rehearsal.

everything is moving where it needs to be on time and safely—often in the dark during the show! Directors share their vision for the look and feel of the show with the music director, choreographer tech crew and cast, and hope that all comes together into a magical story onstage. Many of the cast and crew were inspired to pursue theatre by an experience in their own childhood. “The Wizard of Oz has been a staple in the Larman household for years and years! When I was a kid, I saw the Jewel Box Under the Stars production of The Wizard of Oz, and I was hooked!” said Sooner Theatre Wizard of Oz director Justin Larman. “It was when I discovered that I wanted to be an actor and help tell these stories live on stage. That production changed my life, and I hope there is a young kid out there in our audience today who might discover that same magic I did back in the ’90s.” Upcoming at The Sooner Theatre: Disney’s Frozen KIDS, featuring first- through third-grade students from the Studio of The Sooner Theatre, Jan. 27-29, and the theatre’s annual Murder Mystery fundraising dinner and shows, Feb. 9-11. More information on all Sooner Theatre productions can be found at SoonerTheatre.org

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The ‘Child Whisperer’ “’Miss DiDi,’ as my son Bryson calls her, came into our life at a time of great uncertainty and has become a godsend to our family. In 2017, Bryson, at just 4 years of age, began experiencing challenges in speaking. …[W]e made an appointment with Holland Pediatric Therapy for an evaluation and help. As a result of the evaluation, he was diagnosed with a severe disfluency (stutter). The very next week, Bryson began seeing Diane on a weekly basis for speech therapy. It did not take long for Bryson to grow close to Miss DiDi and greatly looked forward to their weekly sessions. During their sessions, Miss DiDi would make the time fun, yet provide speech therapy by incorporating skills and techniques that would promote ‘easy speech’ through the play of games and crafts. It was not long before we

began to see improvements in his speech fluency. Diane not only has helped Bryson learn speaking skills, [but] she has also helped to build his confidence as a young individual and has helped our family learn how to best meet his needs. You see, there is no cure for disfluency and will more than likely be something that he is challenged with for the rest of his life. When we first learned of Bryson’s stutter and that it was something that he would be challenged with for life, I was heartbroken and scared for my young child and what that would mean for his future. Diane’s calming presence, vast knowledge in the field, and support as a fellow mother gave me such comfort. I knew that we were in good hands and that with determination and hard work, Bryson could overcome this adversity. I realize that we have

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a long road ahead, as Bryson grows older and enters his adolescent years, but because of the skills, experience and knowledge we are learning from Holland Pediatric Therapy, I know that Bryson will become a confident individual who is not ashamed to speak.” The above (shortened) narrative was written by the mother of a former young speech therapy client of Diane’s as a letter of support for the founder of Holland Pediatric Therapy for The Journal Record’s 2022 50 Making a Difference Award (of which she was selected as a recipient), recognizing prominent women who epitomize leadership in both their professional careers and in the communities where they live. Like the mother who wrote the above heartfelt letter, parents who come to Diane and her team at Holland Pediatric Therapy in Norman often arrive deeply fearful and anxious for their child, who is not developing in a typical manner. Holland Pediatric specializes in assessing, diagnosing and treating children ages birth to 13 years for communication disorders, fine motor difficulties, self-help issues, sensory disorders and/or feeding difficulties. “We are devoted to providing caring, competent and professional speech therapy and occupational therapy services to young children and their parents,” said Diane, noting that their therapists receive ongoing continuing education to keep them up to date on the best evidence-based practice available in their respective fields. The speech language pathologists at Holland Pediatric Therapy work to address difficulties in producing the sounds of speech, understanding spoken language, using words and sentences at expected levels of competency for age, voice problems, stuttering, or social skill deficits. They also work with children with feeding/swallowing difficulties. For a speech language development timeline, visit their webpage. The practice’s occupational therapists evaluate a child’s current skills related to play, school performance and daily activities and compare them with what is developmentally appropriate for that

age group. Focus is placed on activities that are required to do tasks and participate in daily life, providing treatment for sensory and motor skills, self-help, play, social skills, school readiness, fine motor skills and cognitive development. Some of the areas they address include improving fine motor skills so they can grasp and release toys and develop good handwriting skills, addressing handeye coordination to improve play and school skills, learning basic tasks such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and feeding themselves, maintaining positive behaviors in all environments (e.g., instead of hitting others or acting out, using positive ways to deal with anger, such as writing about feelings or participating in a physical activity, and improving attention and social skills to allow development of interpersonal relationships. Often in coordination with speech pathologists, occupational therapists also work with children who have feeding difficulties. Holland Pediatric also works with children who increasingly are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which affects communication and social skills. Diane recalls that when she was in graduate school in the early 1980s, the prevalence of autism was 1 in 10,000. She worked with her first client that had an autism diagnosis in 1988, when that diagnosis was still considered rare. “The CDC now reports the rate at 1 in 27 for boys and 1 in 116 for girls,” she said. “I am often asked whether the actual rate is increasing, or just our ability to diagnose it. I know that the rate is increasing. I know it because as a speech pathologist for so long, I would see children with those characteristics if it were called ASD or anything else. The primary features are communication delays and social interaction issues. They would have found me then regardless of what they were diagnosed with.” The cause or causes of autism remains elusive, though vaccines have been ruled out as a factor, said Diane, also noting there also have been alarming increases in autoimmune disorders and mental health disorders.

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Speech pathologist Mady Thompson working on communication skills with her patient.

“Are they connected?” she wonders. She pauses, then responds: “Those answers are for another generation to solve. Our job is to provide the best intervention to these children that we possibly can.”

ABOUT DIANE HOLLAND Diane Holland was a self-described service-brat who traveled around the world until her dad retired from the U.S. Air Force in Nebraska when she was 16. She earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Nebraska. She and her husband, Martin Holland, moved to Norman in 1986, where they raised their three children. Diane has over 40 years of experience working in the field of speech language pathology, including 22 as director of the John Morris Speech and Language Clinic at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Although she received the Regent’s Superior Teaching Award for her teaching at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Diane considers her biggest compliment to have come from one of the students who described her as the “Child Whisperer” for her work in the pediatric speech and language clinic.

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She opened her private practice, Holland Pediatric Therapy, in 2014 as a solo speech-language pathologist after retiring from USAO. In starting and growing her business, Diane was able to able to attract some of her best former students to work for her. Her husband, a business coach, helped guide her from the beginning about the importance of having a vision and solid culture for the business. “From the beginning, my mission was twofold: one— to be the best providers of speech-language and occupational therapy so we could help young mothers who were concerned about the lack of development of their child, and two—to be the best place for pediatric therapists to work, where they are recognized and supported for the important work that they do,” she said. “Our policies and procedures are all derived from six basic core values held at Holland Pediatric Therapy: Judgment, Punctuality, Communication, Curiosity, Passion, and Honesty,” she added. “These create a work culture unlike any other that I have been part of.”

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Fine dining is offered in the resort Dining Room and in the Aster Café at the LakeHouse Spa (Photo by Carly Diaz)

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Lake Austin Spa Resort soothes the soul in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere featuring comfortable public areas, peaceful grounds, and nature and wildlife trails at the foot of the cool, emerald waters of Lake Austin. Activities include extensive indoor and outdoor fitness and water activities and innovative wellness and discovery programs. The resort has abundant organic gardens

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Delivering the Ultimate Beauty Experience With Care and Purpose. That’s the mission of Elevate Wellness and Aesthetics in Norman, and the statement is borne out in the list of 5-star ratings from clients listed on their website (ElevateWellnessandAesthetics. com), which praise Elevate for its knowledgeable and friendly staff, reasonable pricing, cleanliness, great specials and more. Are you looking to set your best foot (or face!) forward in 2023 with one or more nonsurgical treatments? Elevate offers a wide range of esthetic and wellness services to help start you on that journey, whether your goal is to look younger or to address problems you may be experiencing, such as fatigue, problems sleeping, inability to focus, depression, joint or muscle pain or weakness.

Elevate owner/clinician Ashley Willeford, APRN, said they are particularly excited about a new, innovative sequential skin treatment that delivers visibly fuller, firmer and more youthful-looking skin. By leveraging the capabilities of StellarM22™ IPL and Legend Pro™ VoluDerm™ technologies, SmoothGlo™ sets a new standard for aesthetic results, Ashley said, explaining that the first portion of the treatment removes both brown and red lesions, improving overall tone while increasing the water content in the skin. The increase in the skin’s water content then amplifies the clinical effects of the second part of the treatment with microneedling, which exposes the elevated moisture in the skin to an electrical charge that improves the texture, contour and volume of the skin. “SmoothGlo reverses the signs of aging by delivering both immediate and accumulative results, with full results achieved in only three to four visits with little to no downtime,” Ashley said.

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Anyone who’s struggling with a serious mental health crisis, as so many Americans are these days, needs to learn a new number: 988. Known officially as the 988 Mental Health Lifeline, this simple, three-digit number was implemented nationally in July 2022 and replaces what was formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. (It’s also distinctly different than 911, where the focus is on dispatching emergency services, fire and police.) In Oklahoma, calling or texting 988 puts you immediately in touch with trained behavioral health professionals, who in turn can directly connect you with the type of assistance needed in the moment, working in partnership with health care and other providers. The line is operational 24/7, and all calls are free and confidential. Development of the 988 Lifeline was in the works prior to the COVID pandemic as a way to improve mental health care overall, said Heath Hayes, chief communications officer for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, which coordinates the program. In some states, it simply works as a typical crisis hotline. But in Oklahoma, the number gives callers access to a full-spectrum crisis service team, where they can be given prompt access to mental health providers and other professional assistance if needed. In addition to thoughts of suicide and self-harm, people typically call to seek help dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, coordination of care, social concerns, medications, housing concerns and domestic violence. Many of the trained volunteers who staff the 988 Lifeline are people who have fought their own battles

with mental health and substance abuse issues, making it easier to establish an empathetic connection with callers, Hayes noted. On average, Oklahoma’s 988 response team handles 3,000 calls each month. “Ninety-two percent of the time, talking with the call center specialists is all that people need,” he said. “But when more is needed, we do what we call ‘warm handoffs,’ where we can get the caller immediately connected to the local assistance they need. We facilitate that connection right away; we don’t just give people a number to call. We make that connection for them, and then we also follow up to see how they are doing.” In addition to the Lifeline, the ODMHSAS maintains a website, 988oklahoma.com, which contains a plethora of free, downloadable educational materials targeted to different audiences. These include “tool kits” with specialized information for health care providers, educators, veterans and the general public, as well as downloadable information sheets, posters, outreach cards and even coloring sheets. All materials are available in both English and Spanish versions. Hayes said the program will expand to schools and other entities around the state to raise awareness of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline and to help eradicate the lingering stigma of mental illness, which still keeps many people from seeking help. The successful launch and operation of Oklahoma’s 988 Mental Health Lifeline would not be possible without its partnerships, chief among them Solari Crisis & Human Services. The Arizona-based company had facilitated a similar cutting-edge crisis assistance program there, which made them a natural partner and model, Hayes said.

“Most states are only doing the minimum at this point, but we have had very strong support from the Legislature and the governor, and this has let us make a ‘Cadillac version’ of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. We see this as one of the touchpoints in a robust mental health system. For me personally, this is my passion and my mission, to be part of a system that can do so much good.” CONTINUED >

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Working with Solari also has enabled Oklahoma to go much further than most states in providing links to direct care. Once it’s determined that a caller needs help right away, Lifeline staff members connect them with the appropriate assistance from a growing list of partners across the state whose professionals act as mobile clinic team volunteers on a 24/7 basis, Hayes said. To date, these partners include: • Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center • Central OK Community Mental Health Center • Community Bridges, Inc.

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Norman Philharmonic Presents Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert

MCFAR LIN MEMOR IAL UN ITED ME T H O DI ST C H UR C H | 7 :30 P M This concert celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through music with a 100-voice Unity Choir, guest speakers, soloists and music by distinguished African American composers. NormanPhil.com

JA N UA RY 2 1 ST

Shen Yun

CIVIC CEN TER MUS IC HALL, OKC | 2:0 0 P M Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other. Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. ShenYun.com/Okc

JA N UA RY 27T H - 2 9 T H

Sooner Theatre's Frozen

SOON ER THEATR E, N ORMAN The Sooner Theatre is Norman's premiere performing arts venue and academy. Come see Frozen throughout January. SoonerTheatre.org/Tickets

EVE N TS

CHINA BEFORE COMMUNISM

“It’s like being in heaven!” —Paul Behrends, consultant

“It is breathtaking! I am walking away deeply inspired and profoundly moved!” —Rita Cosby, Emmy Award-winning journalist

“The energy, the precision, the beauty... I’m just overwhelmed. It’s so beautiful!” —John Anthony, retired judge

“ I’ve reviewed about 4,000 shows. None can compare to what I saw tonight.” —Richard Connema, Broadway critic

hroughout history artists in almost every culture looked to the divine for inspiration. Art was meant to uplift, bringing joy to those who created and experienced it. Today, Shen Yun Performing Arts pays homage to this tradition, weaving the wisdom and virtues of Chinese civilization with ancient legends and modern heroic tales on stage. Shen Yun brings to its audiences a whole new experience, revealing a China untainted by communist rule. Be prepared to traverse time and space and be mesmerized by the action, humor, and beauty of five millennia. It’s an experience that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart.

January 21, 2023 • Civic Center Music Hall ShenYun.com/OKC 877-663-7469 405-594-8300

JAN UARY 2 0 2 3

realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Cleveland County. N E I GH B O 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

$1,190,000

$1,100,000

92%

4.1

Brookhaven 30, Norman

$898,900

$840,000

93%

3.3

Rural SW OKC

$810,000

$685,000

84%

111

4.1

Whispering Pines, Norman

$699,900

100%

2.1

Rural NW Norman

Rivendell 11, SW OKC

$685,000

100%

4.1

The Waters, Moore

$605,260

100%

3.1

Twin Lakes 1, Moore

$579,900

$545,000

93%

2.1

Yanez Ranch, SW OKC

$539,000

$540,000

100%

2.1

Calistoga Crossing 3, SW OKC

$519,000

$475,000

91%

Brookhaven 4, Norman

$499,000

$440,000

88%

113

4.1

Turtle Lake, SE OKC

$470,000

100%

Falls 1, Moore

$415,000

100%

2.1

Broadmoore Estates, Moore

$400,000

$382,000

95%

Legacy VI, SW OKC

$399,000

$401,000

100%

Carrington Place, Norman

$395,000

$377,000

95%

Broadmoore Heights, Moore

$387,740

100%

Cedar Lane, Norman

$375,000

$365,000

97%

Edgewater 1, Moore

$345,000

$347,500

100%

2.1

Featherstone, SW OKC

$340,921

100%

Eagle Ridge 2, SWOKC

$335,000

$340,000

101%

2.1

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

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The Chocolate Oliveto DECADENT DRINK A CURE FOR THE WINTERTIME BLUES January in Oklahoma often brings with it little sunshine, icy-cold winds and precip, and it comes at the same time many of us are also experiencing the post-holiday season blues. The management at Oliveto Italian Restaurant invites our readers to perk up their spirits (and tastebuds) with a delicious dinner followed by an indulgent after-dinner drink at Oliveto Italian Bistro, 1301 S. I-35 Service Road in Moore. Management’s seasonal recommendation: the Chocolate Oliveto, a decadent chocolate martini. Come in to Oliveto to give it a try, or make your own. Recipe follows.

ingredients: • • • • • • •

¾-oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur ¾-oz. Bushmill’s Irish Liqueur ¾-oz. Bailey’s Irish Spring 1 ea. Half and half PC ½-oz. Chocolate Syrup ½-oz. Chocolate Syrup for garnish 2 cups ice

directions: 1. Chill martini glass with ice or use a frozen glass. 2. Fill stainless cocktail shaker with 2 cups of ice. Measure each liqueur/ liquor into shaker. Add half-and-half and chocolate syrup. 3. Tap shaker and shake briskly for 15 seconds. Drain martini glass of ice and “paint” the inside of glass with chocolate syrup. 4. Serve immediately.

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