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SEPTEMBER CONTENTS ISSUE 9– VOLUME 52022Features 10 New Crossings by Tim Willert Moore cross county student-athletes have a new venue for practice and meets. 14Moore Chamber Auction by Kelly Arnold Moore Chamber hosts 2022 Annual Auction. 16 Setting the Stage by Sharla Bardin State’s growing film industry offers many career opportunities for students. 22 County Fair by Joy Hampton Tips for getting the most out of this year’s county fair. 26 Downs Time by Chris Plank Lifelong Sooner prepares to create havoc for opposing offenses. 34 Autumn on the Farm by Callie Collins Farm Girl Fair features handcrafted goods, family fun. 38 Fall Sports Kickoff by Mark Doescher Images from the first rivalry softball and volleyball matches of the school year. 42 Norman Regional Hospital: Healthy Aging Awareness Fair by Lindsay Cuomo Norman Regional hosts fair promoting healthy aging. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mark Doescher MANAGING EDITOR Lindsay Cuomo PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Doescher CONTRIBUTORS Kelly Arnold | Sharla Bardin Callie Collins | Lindsay Cuomo Joy Hampton | Chris Plank Tim Willert ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Trevor Laffoon - trevor@kref.com Perry Spencer - perry@kref.com PUBLISHER Casey Vinyard 19th Street Magazine 2020 E. Alameda Norman, Oklahoma 73071 Phone: (405) 321-1400 E-mail:Copyright19thstreetmagazine@gmail.com©19thStreetMagazine Any articles, artwork or graphics created by 19th Street Magazine or its contributors are sole property of 19th Street Magazine and cannot be reproduced for any reason without permission. Any opinions expressed in 19th Street are not necessarily that of 19th Street management. 19thstreetmagazine.com Cover photos/art by: Mark Doescher 10 22 26 38

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“We’ve been out there a few times, just to get used to the grass,” he said of the new course. “I would love to host some meets there.”

Joe Ely was overcome with emotion the first time he visited Memorial Park at Moore High School, where three student-athletes on a run in early 2020 were killed by a hit-and-run driver.

“Something like this, it’s preventable,” he said, “and if we’ve got resources here (at Moore Norman) that we can offer the community and this school system to keep that from happening again, we will.”

Additionally, the course could be expanded to accom modate the minimum distance of 3.1 miles for high school cross country meets, he said.

Reichert, a Westmoore graduate, was an assistant coach at the school for seven years before getting the head job. His runners practice at Lake Stanley Drap er during the summer and Earlywine and Ruby Grant parks when school is in session.

“I think that it could be a great thing for the commu nity,” Givens said. “It does get people off the concrete, off the Fitzgeraldroads.”said the course pretty closely mimics cross country courses used by Moore, Southmoore and Westmoore high schools.

Ely envisioned a place where cross country runners could practice, compete and be safe. Turns out that place was in a field right outside his office near the cor ner of South Pennsylvania Avenue and SW 134th St.

“We’re just thankful that the technology center is think ing of us and being generous with its facility,” he said.

Charlie Reichert, Westmoore’s first-year cross country coach, welcomes the idea of a new practice course and a potential site for home meets. “I like it because road safety is a big thing,” he said. “It’s good to practice somewhere where there are not a lot of cars or people to distract our practices.”

In May, technology center and school district leaders, including Moore Public Schools superintendent Rob ert Romines, athletic director Brian Fitzgerald and Moore High School cross country coach Brian Givens, toured the winding, tree-lined 2.5-mile course.

“It’s a safe place with around 30 acres in the middle of the Moore district that doesn’t really exist anywhere else,” he said. “It’s unique that we have this and there’s no buildings built out there.”

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Ely, the director of workforce and economic develop ment for Moore Norman Technology Center, remem bered thinking “that we need to do something.”

Moore Norman Technology Center is a public career and technology education center with campuses in south Oklahoma City and Norman. The center partners with the Moore and Norman school districts and served about 1,400 students during the 2021-22 school year. “Their students are our students,” said Carla McKin ley, the center’s assistant director of workforce and economic development and a graduate of Moore High School. “It’s a safe place for them to be.” The course will be maintained by the technology center at no cost to the district, Ely said, adding that instead of twice a year it will be mowed 10 times annually.

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The distance from Westmoore to the technology center – about two miles – appeals to Reichert, who said his team “doesn’t really have a home course.” New Crossings

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Moore cross county student-athletes have a new venue for practice and meets

James Cox, Southmoore’s third-year cross country coach, said the new course gives his runners another training option besides a park or neighborhood.

“The big thing for us is the amount of time it takes to transport the kids,” he said. Givens’ distance runners split practice time between Buck Thomas Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Fresh Start Community Church, which is located across the street from Moore High. The school hosts cross country meets on the grounds of First Moore Baptist Church, Givens said. “I think it’s a great opportunity and I hope that Westmoore and Southmoore take advantage of it,” he said. 19SM

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Moore High School, by comparison, is about 5 miles from the course. Givens estimated travel to and from the course would eat up about 30 minutes of practice time.

Southmoore is located about 3.5 miles from the technol ogy center. Southmoore runners would likely drive them selves to practice, while buses or parents would transport middle school runners so they can train with the team, Cox said. The coach called the younger runners “the life blood of the “Theprogram.”middleschool kids … can see what it’s like to be in a larger setting with high school kids,” he said. “Hopefully, the high school kids will mentor and encourage them.”

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“To have a cut course on a regular basis to train is ap pealing,” he said. “Most schools aren’t going to have that because most schools don’t have the facility space.”

Presenting Sponso Thursday, Sept. 29 6 to 9 p.m. RSVP Here: bit.ly/2022ANNUALAUCTION For more information contact Kelly at 405.794.3400 or karnold@moorechamber.com. Sponsorships Available Individual Tickets - $75 After the past few years of ups and downs, we need each other more than ever, and we want you to know...

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The Chamber would like to thank its Presenting Sponsor – Oklahoma City Community College. Several top sponsorship levels are available, including a Wine Sponsor, Auction Sponsor and Coffee Bar Sponsor. Tickets and/or sponsorships may be purchased here: bit.ly/2022ANNUA InLAUCTION.additionto sponsorship opportuni ties, the Chamber is collecting pack ages for both the live and silent auctions. All items are to have a minimum value of $100. If you would like to highlight your business in the auction by contributing goods, services or money towards an auction package, please contact Kelly Arnold, director of development and engagement at the Moore Chamber, at 405-794-3400 or karnold@moorechamber.com.

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The Moore Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 Annual Auction on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Oklahoma City Community College, 7777 S. May Avenue in Oklahoma City. Tickets are $75. This year’s theme is “We’ll Be There for You” from the popular 90s TV hit Friends.

“After the last couple of years that we all have experienced, we need each other more than ever,” said Kim Brown, President/CEO of the Moore Chamber. “So, we wanted our members and community part ners to know that with all the ups and downs… we’ll be there for you.”

The deadline to submit an item for consideration is Friday, Sept. 9.

Moore Chamber hosts 2022 Annual Auction

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The Chamber is planning a night of 90s trivia and fun including the “Chamber Perk” lounge, the PIVOT photo booth and a fun performance of the famous “Smelly Cat” song. Space is limited so it is important to reserve a table or seat as soon as possible. The Chamber is encourag ing all participants to embrace the theme and come dressed in their best Friends costume or 90s attire. Other wise, dress is business casual.

State’s growing film industry offers many career opportunities for students

“There’s a need to build the number of crews in the industry, so we can continue to attract films to Oklaho ma,” Castleberry said. That creates more avenues for individuals to get into the film business, and the technology center offers pro grams that can equip and train people interested in the industry through the center’s digital cinema and televi sion production program.

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Castleberry said the video program offers valuable training to those interested in film and digital careers. She believes some of the reasons individuals are inter ested in filmmaking is the opportunity to tell a variety of stories with multiple avenues to share those stories.

“We live in a digital age where there’s no shortage of different types of platforms to use, whether it’s YouTube or streaming services,” Castleberry said. “There’s lots of new opportunities for films to be viewed by more, larger Careeraudiences.”opportunities in the film industry are increas ing in Oklahoma. Castleberry said some of the reasons for the growth in the field are the state incentives avail able to productions.

Lights! Camera! Employment! Oklahoma is playing an emerging role in the film industry and, with that, comes more opportunities for individuals to break into the business, be it in front of the camera or behind the “Therescenes.are lots of incentives for film industry produc ers to film here in Oklahoma,” said Robyn Castleberry, director of business and information technology pro grams at Moore Norman Technology Center.

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“I think the quality of our instruction and the facilities we have make us stand out as a top choice” when it comes to industry training, Castleberry said about the program. The center’s full-time program is open to high school juniors and seniors and adult students. Individuals re ceive hands-on training with 4K cinema and HD tele vision equipment to learn all aspects of script-to-screen production including direction, cinematography, field audio, lighting, Avid Media Composer editing, color grading, graphics, post-production sound and multicam studio. In the program, students also have oppor tunities to be involved in production crew shoots and the completion of narrative short films.

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For example, there’s a need for accountants, carpen ters, electricians, forklift operators, graphic designers or people working in hair and makeup, transportation and Castleberrysafety. said the center also offers programs and training in those career areas. As the film industry expands in the state, she said the center has classes and programs available to help peo ple find their role in the field. Castleberry said Oklahoma has a “growing local talent base that we want to help grow even more.” For information about the center’s programs, visit mntc.edu.-

Producers, actors and directors aren’t the only jobs available in the industry. “There are a lot of industries that are needed to help support filmmaking,” Castleberry said.

For example, the Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021 is an in centive rebate program for certain film projects and eligible television series projects filmed or produced in Oklahoma. Some of the projects that have filmed or are currently filming in the state include the upcoming Sylvester Stal lone TV series “Tulsa King,” “Reservation Dogs” and the feature film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

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The county fair is the keeper of many traditions and old-fashioned family fun. New this year is the Indian Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Antique Tractors are on display all four days and Antique Tractor Pulls are slated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Tips for getting the most out of this year’s county fair

highlights include a car and motorcycle show, NASA Powerlifting (there is a fee to enter but it is free to watch) and the kiddie tractor pulls (aka pedal pulls). Youth can also enter the Junior Auctioneer Contest. Entry is free with auction results donated the Cleve land County 4-H fund. On Sunday, the wiener dog races are a big crowd pleas er. Enter your dog for the full experience or pick a fa vorite canine to cheer for during each heat.

TIP # 1 — DON’T PASS UP THE FREE STUFF

WARNING : Babies who try to walk will be disqualified. Yep, that’s a rule. You can just imagine the hilarious results when two babes stop and play patty-cake during the Saturdayrace.

The Baby Crawl and Stick Horse Races are the high light of Friday evening entertainment. Watching is free but the real experience is competing. Does your baby like to crawl? Do you have a child who would enjoy rac ing a stick horse? Entry is free.

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The Canadian River Old Iron Club (CROIC) hosts tractor pulls and children’s activities on the north side of the fairgrounds campus. Families can take a step back in time with CROIC’s hand’s on, kid-friendly ac tivities including a hayride, trackless train, corn grind er and sheller, washtub, and more. Inside the Fair Barn, you’ll find a free petting zoo and loads of other animals to see. Depending on the day and time, you may also see a few livestock shows in Onprogress.theeast side main stage, enjoy entertainment in cluding 4-H Cloggers and Silver Spurs Square Dancing performances during daytime hours. Popular bands such as the John Arnold Band, One-Eyed Jack and Black Water Bridge hit the stage from 7 -10 p.m. each evening of the fair with The Brown Notes and Dale Moser & The Blackhorse Band performing on Sunday. These popular bands play a variety of music with room for dancing whether you prefer county or rock and roll. Of course, you can always browse the exhibition hall and see everything from art, photographs, quilts, and flower arrangements to baked goods, preserved food and handmade crafts.

TIP #2 — TAKE PART IN FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCES

TIP #3 — DON’T SKIP THE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES

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he Cleveland County Fair is the largest county fair in the state offering a wide selection of fami ly-friendly fun. Each of the four days, Sept. 8-11, offers unique opportunities. To help you mine for enter tainment gold, here are some tips for making the most out of your 2022 Cleveland County Fair experience.

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TIP #5 — BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT New to the Cleveland County Fair, Wade Shows opens the carnival at 4 p.m. on Friday and runs through Sun day. Wade Shows, who plays more state fairs than any other carnival in history, is bringing some new and ex citing rides to the county this year. Take the opportuni ty to relax and enjoy! 19SM TM

Vendors come from across the region to sell groovy t-shirts, unique crafts, distinctive artwork, photography and jewelry, fun foods, and so much more. While you can have a blast at the fair without ever purchasing any fair food or spending money on a single carnival game or ride, the main thing to remember is you’re creating memories for yourself and your loved ones. Whether it’s the silly t-shirt you bought on a whim or the funnel cake you shared with your sweetheart, the fair is an opportu nity to immerse yourself in experience.

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Ethan has always wanted to be a Sooner.

Ethan has a rare outlook on life that is fueled by his pas sion for his faith and a competitive spirit.

BY: CHRIS PLANK

“When he was 7-years old he said ‘I’m gonna play for the Sooners and I’m gonna play in the NFL,’” Nate Downs said of his son’s early focus. “Everything he’s done since then has been geared in that direction.”

“I don’t know where it comes from. We raised all our kids the same, every kid is different… but he is special,” Ethan’s father, Nate Downs said of his son’s personality.

It’s a responsibility rarely bestowed upon a freshman or “It’ssophomore.aboutthe buy-in, the buy-in to the culture, the work they put in, the leadership. It’s about how you play,” Ven ables said of Ethan representing the Sooners at Big 12 Media Days. “Everything matters. I know I’ve said that a lot. If you’re a great player, you’ve made plays for us on both sides of the ball and you’ve been late four times, that’s unacceptable. … Your destiny is a daily decision.”

“I don’t feel deserving [to be here],” Ethan said during his breakout sessions. “But I feel like it’s an opportunity to continue to grow, to give back, to prove myself.”

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“It’s more than just football and being athletically gifted. Spiritually he’s gifted and he’s going to be a leader for this team now and beyond. It’s not something you can teach or push someone towards. You either have it or you Fordon’t.”his mom, De Anna Downs, it was about a trust that was gained very early that has helped him to develop into the man he is today.

As the Sooners kick-off the 2022 season, Oklahoma native and Weatherford product Ethan Downs is projected to be a difference maker. On the field, the sophomore defensive end has added more muscle, strength and leadership, which is evident in the confi dence the new coaching staff has shown in him. But the true difference that he makes goes beyond the football field, beyond the weight room and beyond the “Iclassroom.don’tthink there’s a guy on this team that loves this team or his position more than Ethan Downs,” new de fensive ends coach Miguel Chavis said.

Ethan played in every game with the Sooners as a fresh man, registering 3 tackles for loss and forcing a fumble against Western Carolina. With a new coaching staff in place led by Brent Venables, his commitment and passion were so clear he was selected to represent the Sooners at Big 12 Media Days.

“Skyler was diagnosed with cancer when he was 3 and had four or five reoccurrences and battled for 15 years off and on,” Chris said.

“When he turned to us for advice early, we told him he could trust us,” De Anna said. “From that time on when we gave him advice he followed it to a tee. He’s just coachable… and he learns fast.”

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“He knows it is a gift,” De Anna added. “We’ve also taught him that someone is always looking even when you think no one is. We were really reassured that he’s the same person in our sight that he is out of our sight. It’s not a show.”

The spotlight is not new for Ethan. He has been in this position before. As a freshman at Weatherford, he found himself playing with the varsity squad. As his ca reer progressed, he was climbing up recruiting charts as he helped his high school win championships.

Chris Bivens and his wife Dixie along with their daugh ter Sierra and son Skyler moved to Weatherford in 2015. It was exciting for Chris because it was a return to his home state, but also concerning. His son Skyler was in junior high and had battled cancer his entire life.

The bond between Ethan and Skyler was instant.

The way that Ethan lives his life can best be illustrated by his relationship with his best friend through middle school and high school, Skyler Bivens.

As the Bivens family settled in Weatherford, Skyler faced the challenge of finding new friends. Leaving Kansas meant leaving his best friend.

“I was worried, but God wanted us to be here, and he gave us Ethan,” Chris shared. “Ethan saw him for who he was… a kid who wanted to have fun.”

“Ethan came home from school in middle school, he tells me about a kid he met in gym class who had a hard time walking,” De Anna said of Ethan’s first meeting with Skyler. “People treat him bad because he’s differ ent, but we started talking about cartoons and hit it off. Ethan never saw the things that set them apart. The boys were inseparable. Chris, Dixie and Sierra are now family. That young man and the battle that he fought opened all our eyes to something bigger.”

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“I take a lot of pride in Ethan,” Chris added. “What you see in Ethan is genuine. That’s who he is. It’s just a matter of time before the world sees how special he is. I think OU is blessed to have him. I couldn’t imagine that there could be a better face for their football program.” 19SM

There are several things that you get when watching Ethan Downs play: a passionate, hard-nosed, tireless worker who loves being Sooner.

Skyler lost his battle to brain cancer in 2019 when Ethan was a junior in high school. The bond was so deep be tween the two that the relationship is mentioned in the obituary for Skyler. They might not have been family by blood, but they had become brothers in life.

“What you see in an interview is the same person he is all the time. Sometimes I feel like an outsider looking

in, watching this play out for our son and watching him figure things out,” Nate Downs said of his son. As Ethan prepares to take on a larger role in 2022, the foundation he has already set off the field has paved the way for him to be successful on the field. His mentali ty and mindset have meshed with Venables and his ap proach to Sooner Football.

“These coaches are all about grit, heart, all about put ting your mind to it,” Ethan said. “Coach Venables just said today you can’t speak yourself into being a great football player. You must perform. You must work at it. I want to show that by how I work every day. I want to exceed expectations… and set a standard.”

“Skyler had the best attitude. I never once heard him say why me,” Chris said. “He had three brain surgeries, countless other surgeries and never once did he ever say why me dad. Ethan was a role model for Skyler. Skyler was always telling him they were brothers. And that’s what they were like. They were brothers.”

Despite the differences in stature, Ethan and Skyler were inseparable. Ethan had a loyal friend and Skyler had a buddy who allowed him to be a kid away from the everyday battles of scans, treatment and chemotherapy.

He knows that his biggest fan is always watching down from above.

“I try to remember that whatever it is I can do it,” Ethan shared. “Skyler fought cancer all his life since he was 3. I met him in middle school, and it was a god sent thing. There is so much more than winning or losing on Satur days. Even if we don’t win, even if I don’t make a big play, watching Skyler fight I learned about the value of life.”

As the Sooners embark on a new era, the foundation being set by players like Ethan Downs will help to serve as an example.

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The three organizers have been friends since high school and all reside in Norman. Carol lives on the ranch property where the event is hosted.

“We see young people with friendship bracelets, slime, soda, whatever they make and sell who come out to participate,” said Bauman. “Loveworks will have a ta ble to sell its salsa, which is a product kids make and market from start to finish. It’s in Oklahoma grocery stores and part of their program to teach entrepreneur Theship.”event’s

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organizers recognize the role Farm Girl Fair plays in giving small vendors an opportunity to connect with the public. “Farm Girl Fair helps to promote and advance small vendors,” said Niebur. “Their quality and talent are Vendorsoutstanding.”forFarm Girl Fair and Farm Kid Fair apply annually, with approval considered on a case-by-case Beforebasis.

I know this small business would take off and reach almost all 50 states. I was always the person that want ed these bags from the name brand, but I couldn’t justify spending $150 plus and I knew there had to be other moms that wanted these at an affordable price,” she explained. Preview on Instagram or at patcheddesigns.com.

ozy meets country at Farm Girl Fair, an event set to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Norman’s Sandy River Ranch, 3500 NW 72nd Ave. Vendors, entertainment and food trucks will be part of the family friendly fair, which has been hosted each autumn since 2015.

This year, Farm Girl Fair will benefit Loveworks Lead ership, a youth advocacy organization focused on posi tive values, entrepreneurial effort and character-build ing “Weactivities.havealways wanted to give back as part of a shared overall vision for Norman, which is an import ant aspect of living here. Our residents seem to have that in common,” said Bauman.

Owner: Jillian Marsh Castro Instagram: @Patched_Designs When Castro’s husband was deployed last Octo ber, she decided to start her own small business to stay busy. Patched Designs features appar el, bags and more with monogrammed fabric designs. Letters and sym bols add personaliza tion to the merchandise, which has national dis “Littletribution.did

“It was easy to imagine this property coming to life as a great campus for a dream like this,” said Bauman.

Admission is $5 for attendees over age 13 and free for children. Proceeds from admissions are donated in di rect benefit to a designated non-profit organization.

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“Carol and I had come across a fair happening in northwest Arkansas and decided we could do this here,” said Frakes.

Farm Girl Fair, a pre-event leads up to the big day: Night on the Farm. Event organizers will release 50 tickets on Instagram for the VIP experience, which includes food, drinks, live music, a rodeo and commu nity participation. Football players and cheerleaders from Norman’s high schools have attended in the past to interact with the guests gathered for a fun night. A new element is added to Night on the Farm each year.

Check Instagram at @farmgirlfair as the date ap proaches for more details and ticket information.

“From the very beginning, the event has been for the community and a part of the community,” said Bau man. “We sat down with people and asked key ques tions. What we had in mind was the fair in Charlotte’s Web. We don’t need to grow bigger and be something we’re not. People find it special, a niche.”

Farm Kid Fair is an event of its own within the main event. Around 30 vendors under 16 will sell baked goods and other homemade items. Participants learn the value of giving back to the community with 5% of sales going to benefit Loveworks.

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More than 50 vendors attend each year, artisans with handcrafted wares, candles, clothing, jewelry and pot tery. Pony rides, live music, yard games, face painting, balloon animals, a petting zoo and pie tastings are also some of the day’s activities.

When friends Carol Bauman, Kim Frakes and Lindsi Niebur decided to create Farm Girl Fair, they shared a vision of a small, charming event. Bauman is oper ations director, Frakes oversees vendor relations and Niebur is the fair’s coordinator.

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Artifactory has been a community-based art center with retail and class offerings since 2014. Amy Baldwin, its owner, is proud of her business and the play on words on its name: “It really does represent us and the vintage materials we use, artifacts of another time.”

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Baldwin’s degree in fine arts from OU is the foundation for her work. Her inventory includes one-of-a-kind home decor, clothing and crafted items with vintage flair. Be fore the pandemic, the studio was known for its classes. When social distancing forced Baldwin to find another way of doing business, she came up with kits that sold na tionwide which included all materials and tools needed to complete a project, in addition to step-by-step how-to videos. Now, classes have returned to the space and an other seasonal kit will likely return this winter. “We look forward to attending Farm Girl Fair each year,” Baldwin said. “We are so grateful for the Nor man community’s support and for the organizers of Farm Girl Fair.”

Stop by the Artifactory booth this year at Farm Girl Fair and find more information about the studio’s one-of-akind items at https://bit.ly/artifactory_Norman.

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six orthopedic surgeons, two sports medicine physician, bone health experts, and physical therapists.

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The fair is free and open to the public. To learn more about the fair and other resources for seniors, visit nor manregional.com/services/senior-vitality.

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Healthy AwarenessAgingFair

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The fair is designed to connect Normanites ages 45 and older with community resources and information that focuses on the positive aspects of aging. It will highlight adding life to years, not just years to life.

HEALTH BY: LINDSAY CUOMO

September is Healthy Aging Month and Norman Regional Health System is hosting their inaugural Healthy Aging Awareness Fair at The Well, Cleve land County’s wellness square in downtown Norman, on Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Norman Regional hosts fair promoting healthy aging

Fair organizers are utilizing patient feedback as a guide for what resources and topics the fair will address.

Prevention will be at the forefront of the fair.

“Education is a great first step,” shared Nicole Garber, a nurse practitioner with Norman Regional focusing on functional medicine. “The fair will provide a lot of information so people can educate themselves about ways they can address their ongoing health concerns.”

“As a society, we tend to focus on the negatives of ag ing,” shared Cathy Snapp, registered physical therapist and orthopedic programs administrator with Norman Regional. “We want to celebrate how positive choices can improve your quality of life because the earlier you start making healthier choices the better.”

“It is important to be a life-long learner,” encouraged Snapp. “We want the fair to be a one-stop shop event with community and health system resources in one place.”

Combatting the common misconception that decline and poor health are inevitable, the fair will highlight ways to stay active physically, mentally and socially as well as offer preventative solutions to common con cerns such as fall risk assessments, house adaptions and easy recipes for heart healthy meals.

“We are focusing on what our patients have expressed concerns about,” added Snapp. “For example, we were telling them to be active, but we weren’t always helping them find a place they feel comfortable. We want to point out the places and spaces that cater to their age group. There are a lot of resources in the Norman com munity that you might not be aware of.”

Attendees can take part in a Zumba and Silver Sneak ers class, watch a gentle yoga or an oil and clay art demonstration, and even get information about volun teer “Volunteeringopportunities.isagreat way to get out of the house, so cialize and benefit others too,” Nicole Adams, registered nurse and data analyst for the orthopedics program. “The fair will be a huge collaboration from a variety of community partnerships in the Norman community.”

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