19th Street Magazine August 2023

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FIVE WAYS

to Support the 15th Annual Moore War Run

The community’s 15th annual Moore War Runwill take place Aug. 26 starting at 7:30 a.m. Moore High School and Westmoore High School Alumni Associations coordinate the effort each year in support of the current generation of high school students at each school.

“All rivalries disappear for the day in support of our students,” said Kelli Kinnamon, race director and class of ‘92 graduate. “We always hope to do more each year in terms of the amount of money raised.

From funding scholarships to sending the debate team to nationals, every dollar supports high school students’ dreams and opportunities.”

Last year’s run raised more than $20,000, with more than 1,100 participants. The 5K would not be possible without the participation of local sponsors.

“We are always looking for additional volunteers, donors and participants,” said Kinnamon. – 19SM

1. RACE: Register at moorewarrun.com. The cost for students is $20 and for adults is $30; registration is open through the morning of the event. “The police will close streets beginning at 7:20 a.m. The race starts at Main and Eastern, goes to Eastern to 19th and then up 19th to Broadway just past Old School Bagel Cafe,” said Kinnamon. “Whether you walk or run, you will be safe and in good company.”

2. CHEER: Stand along the sidelines and cheer on students, alumni and members of the public as they walk or run the 5K.

3. SPONSOR: “We take water sponsors right up until the very end,” said Kinnamon. “We are so grateful for their help as we work to keep people hydrated.”

4. VOLUNTEER: “More volunteers are always needed. It takes a ton of people to make this event work,” said Kinnamon. Volunteers can help with set-up and teardown, packet handout the day of and by offering help along the course. Get more information at moorewarrun.com/volunteer/ or email moorewarrun@yahoo.com.

5. DONATE: Can’t be there on race day? Donate online at moorewarrun.enmotive.com/events/2023moore-war-run_1

CREATE MEMORIES AT THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR

The four-day Cleveland County Fair kicks off Thursday, Sept. 7, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 10. The annual event offers free parking and entry and hosts some unique experiences including entertainment opportunities for all ages at no cost.

Here are 6 free things to do at the 2023 Cleveland County Fair:

1. New to the fair this year is the Scottish Highland Games demonstration, put on by the OKC Area Scottish YEET Club. YEET is a slang term that means “to throw things” and most of the Highland Games are about throwing stuff - in very inventive ways.

“We’ll be doing height events,” said Laura Anthony, a world-class athlete who competes at home and abroad. “We’ll have a pitchfork and a bag filled with either jute or twine, and we’ll be throwing the bag over a bar using the pitchfork.”

During the demonstrations, the athletes will interact with the public.

“We’ll let people touch implements, but we can’t let them throw them due to liability,” she said. “We will go out and talk to the crowd and answer questions, so there’s an interactive element to it.”

The events are varied but tend to all involve throwing things in some way or the other. The games run from novice to elite events with different age and weight ranges for competitions, so this demonstration will be a chance to share Scottish heritage while also introducing a sport to the public.

“We’ll just be getting back from Switzerland and Scotland at the Masters World Championships, so you will have world-class athletes there,” Anthony said. “In Scotland, we’ll be some of the first women to ever take the field in the heavy events at the Braemar Gathering.”

Find the Highland Games demonstration on the north side of the fairgrounds on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Both men and women will demonstrate their skills.

2. Other free Saturday highlights include the Silver Spur Square Dancers who demo their dances and then invite the audience to join them.

3. The Baby Crawl and Stick Horse Races are a highlight on Friday evening. Picture babies stopping in the middle of the race and playing with each other or lying down inches from the finish line while Mom and Dad call out encouragement or wave a favorite toy. It’s unpredictable, and the winners take home trophies that become a lifetime memory.

The stick horse race follows the baby crawl and is divided by age groups. Competition is fierce for the kids who gallop across the finish line, all striving for a trophy. Entry is free, but participants are encouraged to bring their own stick horses if they have one to make sure there is enough for everyone.

4. On Sunday, wiener dog races are a crowd pleaser. Enter your dog for the full experience or pick a favorite canine to cheer for during each heat. Entry is free and winners take home loads of prizes as well as trophies.

In addition to the races, there is an accompanying wiener dog costume contest. Dachshunds are encour aged to have their owner dress in matching or themed costumes.

5. Throughout the fair, the Canadian River Old Iron Club (CROIC) hosts tractor pulls and children’s activi ties on the north side of the fairground’s campus. Fam ilies can take a step back in time with CROIC’s handson, kid-friendly activities including a hayride, trackless train, corn grinder and sheller, washtub and more. All events hosted by CROIC are free.

6. Another family favorite is the petting zoo, sponsored by the Cleveland County Fair Board, and is free for all ages. Get up close and personal with a variety of ani mals. Like the tractor club activities, the petting zoo runs through all four days of the fair inside the fair barn.–

BY: JOY HAMPTON

ASK PEGGY DOVIAK, AGAIN

Normanite Peggy Doviak, owner of DM Wealth Management, has authored two books on personal finance – “52 Weeks to Prosperity: What Your Accountant, Banker, Broker and Financial Advisor Might Not Tell You” and, her newest, “52 Weeks to Well-Being: What a Woman Needs to Know to Become Queen of Her Finances.”

Doviak discovered her passion for wealth management the hard way when her mother was given poor investment advice by her financial advisor that led to her losing a large sum of money. After conducting her own financial research, Doviak learned what the advisor did wrong, and she became fascinated by the subject. She wanted to help others so they would not have the same negative experience.

In 2003, Doviak made the leap from corporate trainer to opening her own company, DM Wealth Management, located on Main Street in Norman. Writing a book to help others with their finances was a natural outcome of her research.

“I am a teacher and I have always been a teacher,” Doviak said. “I am also a writer so in a way I teach through my writing. I am able to teach people about financial topics that (people might be) fearful of.”

Doviak is also a syndicated radio host and the host of the Ask Peggy Show podcast.

In her latest book, released in May of this year, aimed at empowering women, Doviak uses clear examples

of real-life situations that can cause financial stress and explains how to manage them, whether it be starting a business, caring for aging parents or even surviving widowhood or divorce.

“It all goes back to helping people understand money without being condescending, without making people fearful,” Doviak said. “The goal is to help women not be afraid of their money.”

If you’re looking for a financial advisor, Doviak suggests finding someone who is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. She also points out that you do not have to be wealthy to benefit from working with a financial planner.

“A good financial planner contextualizes your money into your life,” Doviak explained. “Understanding how it all fits into your life will make you more likely to stay on track.”

Beyond the final numbers, Doviak stresses the importance of good habits. She looks for spending patterns and talks to clients about the reasons behind those patterns and ways to make healthier financial decisions in the future.

Both of Doviak’s books can be purchased at your local bookstore and on Amazon or checked out in physical or digital format from your local library.

Doviak can also be found online at peggydoviak.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.–19SM

BY: CONNOR PASBY

YOUR HOME FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

KREF Sports Streaming is the broadcasting home for twelve schools across Oklahoma. It features a long partnership with Norman Public Schools and, more recently, Moore Public Schools.

Over the past 12 months, the family has gotten even bigger.

At the beginning of last year, KREF Sports teamed up with Edmond Public Schools and Deer Creek High School to be their streaming partner. Yukon, Piedmont and Bixby are joining this fall.

“KrefSports.tv is proud to partner with local schools to provide a free streaming platform to showcase student athletes, school activities and their programs,” said Casey Vinyard, KREF owner. “We appreciate the support of these communities and love the opportunity to continue to give back to the schools.”

Not only is KREF Sports a platform to watch high school games, but it’s also a home for Coaches Shows every Wednesday night. Buffalo Wild Wings has partnered with krefsports.tv to host a show in three locations: Norman, Moore and Edmond. Every sport gets the opportunity to have its own show throughout the academic year, which is a special moment for players and coaches. The live stream event brings a great audience with fans and family members showing their support both in-person and online.

Buffalo Wild Wings will continue to be a great partnership for Coaches Shows, offering a great atmosphere for all involved.

KREF Sports is all about providing a great viewership experience for high school sports fans that

can’t make a game but also lets the players rewatch their games and shows. Every event is archived on the krefsports.tv website, so players can watch the play-by-play and reminisce on important moments.

“KREF has been great for our players, their families and the coaches,” Westmoore boys basketball head coach Todd Millwee said. “They all enjoy getting to watch our games while listening to the KREF commentators. Family members that live out of town love being able to watch games online.”

The amount of positive feedback that KREF Sports has received has been incredible. The broadcasts, content, camera work and relationships with the schools will keep getting better which is why there’s only one place to go for the 2023-2024 high school season - krefsports.tv.– 19SM

MOORE LIONS

The Moore Lions got off to an impressive 3-0 start to begin the 2022 season in Greg Bryant’s first season as the lead Lion. Averaging nearly a 24-point margin of victory in those games, Moore lost its first game – a district tussle with rival Westmoore – by ten points followed by a road loss to the Enid Plainsmen, 49-35.

The Lions then picked up their fourth and final win of the season against Southmoore. They ran the gauntlet of Jenks, Norman North, Bixby and Broken Arrow to close out 2022 with a 4-6 overall record.

While the results weren’t the most desirable, Bryant knows there are some intangible benefits derived from the experience.

“We now have several young players who experienced some varsity time that has prepared them for their high school careers, not only on the field but in the locker room, too,” he shared.

The Lions have 17 seniors leading the team this year.

With a year under his belt as head coach, Bryant, along with the team, is eager to show improvement and position themselves for a playoff berth in the always-competitive Class 6A-1.

OFFENSE

Offensively, the Lions will keep with the spread offense, with six returning players that produced an average of 40 points per game in 2022.

Leading the attack offensively will be senior Cam Hayes (5’10”, 180lbs) who had an impressive junior season picking up 750 yards on 103 carries. He has also captured the attention of coaches to play at the college level.

One of the keys to Hayes’ success will be the air attack led by two junior wideouts, CJ Simon and Makai Crenshaw. Simon (6’, 165lbs) ended 2022 with 64 total catches, gaining 946 yards. He had a breakout game against Broken Arrow last season that elevated his abilities. Crenshaw (6’4”, 175lb) had an attention-getting 2022 finishing with 310 yards on 20 receptions.

Along with the wide receivers, the Lions have a tandem of tight ends that will not only serve as receivers but provide additional blocking for the ground game. Juniors Hayden Stull (6’3”, 225lbs) and Nick Carden (6’5”, 215lbs) both have the size and ability to keep the offense going as options for the passing game.

Of course, no offense is effective unless the linemen create running lanes and maintain effective pass

Cam Hayes

BY: DANNY HENDERSON

protection. The Lions have two seniors – both getting serious looks to play at the next level – to help lead the O-linemen. Noah Wood (6’4”, 285lbs), who had 33 knockdowns last year, and Koehn Garner (6’3”, 315lbs) will be called upon all season to keep the Lions heading in a positive direction offensively.

DEFENSE

The Lions’ defense, with eight defensive returning players, had an impressive start last season, giving up an average of 22 points in the first three games. Overall, Moore’s defense surrendered almost 41 points each game while the offense generated over 40. For the Lions to be successful, the defense will be called upon to be stronger and repel scoring onslaughts in a district stacked with some of the most explosive offenses in the state.

Up front, two big seniors will anchor the D-line for Moore. Kai Campbell (6’2”, 330lbs), who has the eye of some college recruiters, and Ashton McKinsey (6’5”, 225lbs) will be two of the three down linemen in the Lions’ 3-4 defensive alignment. McKinsey finished last year with 30 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and one sack.

The next tier of the Lions’ defense – the linebackers – will boast a trio of hitters. Two of the LBs will be

Noah Wood

called upon to go both ways: Stull and Carden. Junior Cesar Garcia (6’2”, 220lbs) will join them to disrupt RBs or receivers coming across the middle and keep opponents from charging into the secondary.

The Lions’ secondary will feature senior Corey Dean (6’, 180lbs) and junior Johnathan Alexander (5’11”, 165lbs). Opposing QBs will think twice about throwing into the direction of Dean who finished last year with 18 passes broken up.

Bryant has a secret weapon with a senior placekicker who is not only the top kicker in Oklahoma but is also ranked #5 nationally. Liam Evans (5’10”, 175lbs) has been contacted by a few Power 5 conference schools prior to his senior campaign getting underway. Evans, who has had only one kickoff returned for a TD in his career, nailed a 42-yard field goal in a game and made a 66-yarder in practice. With a talent of that magnitude, Evans’ leg can be called on to keep the Lions close, if not win a game or two.

Looking ahead at the schedule, the Lions will be challenged from the start with non-district games against Edmond Memorial, Edmond North and Norman. Two

of those three games will be played at Moore Schools Stadium. The annual Moore War with Westmoore will be played on Sept. 22. The Lions will then be looking into the teeth of the season with Enid, Southmoore, Jenks (away), Norman North, Bixby (away) and Broken Arrow. The Bixby Spartans are the defending Class 6A champions.

Bryant is very pleased with the development of the Lions in the offseason.

“We’ve been having a great off-season and those returning have shown improvement in size, speed and strength,” he said.

One aspect of the program which Bryant keeps a close eye on is team cohesiveness.

“The Lion football culture has grown stronger, and we have great team connectiveness,” he shared.– 19SM

WESTMOORE JAGUARS

In spite of finishing the regular season with an overall record of 3-7, the Westmoore Jaguars claimed the fourth and final playoff spot in Class 6A-1 – their second trip to postseason play in two of the last four seasons. They were bounced from the playoffs on a cold blustery November night by the Owasso Rams.

Owasso lost to Bixby for the championship a few weeks later.

As head coach Lorenzo Williams heads into his eighth season at the helm, the Jaguars’ 2023 campaign already looks promising with experience and growth in all facets of the game.

OFFENSE

One of the welcome surprises for the Jaguars’ offense is a transfer QB from Southeast High School. Michael ‘MJ’ Graham (6’, 175lbs) is being given serious consideration to be the next signal caller for Westmoore. A two-sport star, Graham has already received offers from both Tulsa and Houston as a defensive back, in addition to his skills behind center. Last year for the Spartans in Class 5A, Graham threw for over 2,000 yards and, on defense, he had five interceptions.

Graham will have one of the best tight ends in Class 6A as a potential target, as well as a fellow two-way player on defense. Zane Zielny (6’4”, 230lbs) is back for his senior campaign.

With three offers already on the table from East Central University, New Mexico State and Columbia, Zielny has an opportunity to open the aperture for additional look-sees. When the Jags go with a double tight-end look, sophomore Jett McCoy will be another option over the middle.

Another target in the Jaguars’ aerial attack includes senior wideout Kolton Bennett (6’, 155lbs). Bennett added another state championship ring to his fingers after winning the 800-meter sprint in Class 6A. Look for Bennett to increase his number of receptions after hauling in 16 last year.

Jaden Hunter (5’8”, 150lbs), a junior, will be another alluring target.

Senior Matthew Evans (5’9”, 175lbs) returns as a cog in the Jags’ rushing this year. With over 400+ yards rushing in 2022, he will be joined by another Southeast transfer, Chauncey Law.

One of the most formidable offensive lines in Class 6A will be key to Westmoore’s success on offense. Three of the five down linemen have already received offers to play at the collegiate level. The beefy triumvirate includes James Williams (6’3”, 330lbs), who has offers from AF Academy and Southwest Baptist. Carlos Pardo (6’1”, 280lbs) is getting attention from at least a couple of the state’s Division II schools. Javian Council (6’1”, 265 lbs) got an offer from the University of

Kolton Bennett

BY: DANNY HENDERSON

Toledo after seeing him run in the Jags’ jumbo set last year. He had three carries for 74 yards against Norman North including one for over 65+ yards.

DEFENSE

For Westmoore to have any success, they will have to be more physical defensively, especially true with some of the high-octane offenses they will face again this year.

Last season, the Jags surrendered, on average, nearly 33 points in each of the eleven games while scoring 17. Five games were played against five of the Tulsa-area Class 6A teams: Union, Jenks, Broken Arrow, Bixby and Owasso. Only the Jenks game was at home for the Jags. In those five games, those five teams averaged 46 points. If there’s a defensive unit that can bring those numbers down, this year’s version of Westmoore’s defense can.

Leading the way up front will be returning starter Danny Faboro (6’3”, 230lbs). He will be teamed with a couple of newcomers in Courtney Graham (6’4”, 230lbs) and Devin Lecroix (6’, 250lbs).

“These guys on the DL are very good, overall. They’re long and quick and will be very disruptive against the offenses we face this year,” said Williams, a proud and skilled defensive lineman in his own right at Missouri and later in the NFL.

Zane Zielny

The linebackers for the Jaguars are worth the price of admission alone. Seniors Tanner Fallwell (nickelback) and Connor Cavnar (middle linebacker) are the reincarnations of the Dynamic Duo. They are two of the hardest-hitting athletes to play the position, cover well, and create turnovers with fumbles and interceptions.

Both are excellent baseball players that are interchangeable in the infield as catchers and first basemen. In fact, both had a chance to participate with the Savanna Bananas when they played in Oklahoma City this summer.

Include Quest Morris (6’1”, 223lbs) and opponents know the Jags’ LBs are a force with which to be reckoned. Additional reserves include Jaeden Williams and Mark Fleeks, who saw quality action last year. Probably one of the deepest phases of Westmoore’s defense is the secondary. Anchored by highly sought-after Mykel Patterson-McDonald, the pass defense has become stronger with the addition of MJ Graham and his knack for grabbing balls out of the air thrown by opposing QBs. McDonald, with offers from several Power 5 schools including OU, Houston, Michigan State and Missouri, returns as the dean of the defensive backs. Graham’s brother, Mishaun, and Bennett will be included in the DB corps. Look

for Mt. St. Mary’s transfer Keenan Estelle to see playing time in addition to punt and kick return duties.

Williams plans to utilize the place-kicking talents of sophomore Alazar Andrews, who has yet to see any varsity action. Westmoore recalls the difference the kicking game played last season and looks for more consistency this season.

Last year, the Jaguars were only a possession, turnover or field goal away from having at least a 5-5 record. Jenks was on the ropes in Game 5 and Enid’s domination in the second half of a 9-7 loss by the Jags was winnable.

“There were so many opportunities in 2022 for us to have a better season record,” Williams stated. “Our players know more clearly this year the difference it can make to not make turnovers, convert first downs, and take advantage of possessions in the red zone to put points on the board.”

Westmoore’s season schedule is home friendly. The three true road games include trips to Yukon and Choctaw in Weeks 2 and 3 and only one scheduled game in the Tulsa area at Jenks in Game 5.

This year’s version of Westmoore will be an intriguing one to follow as they pursue a second consecutive playoff berth in Class 6A.-19SM

SOUTHMOORE SABERCATS

2022 wasn’t the type of season the Sabercats wanted, but there were some positives to take away - Southmoore picked up their first win since 2020 in their season-opening win over Putnam City North, the Sabercats bring back some starters in key positions and head coach Jake Monden likes the culture being built at Southmoore and the growth from his team.

“I think we’re going to be a ton better,” Monden said. “I really do. Our kids have really bought into the concept, and what it takes to make the next step. I’ve seen massive improvement in our kids, coaches and programs as a whole.”

OFFENSE

Offensively, the Sabercats return a variety of young players that played a big role in their early high school careers. One of those players is sophomore quarterback Cruz Campbell (6’0”, 170lbs). As a freshman, Campbell appeared in eight games at quarterback for the Sabercats, throwing for 459 yards and two touchdown passes. The young gunslinger has earned the starting quarterback job to start the season.

“He’s had a tremendous offseason, spring and summer,” Monden said. “He’s been one of the hard-

est-working kids all summer long. I think he’s in a perfect spot to be a progressive quarterback at the 6A level.”

The offensive line has made big progress over the past few years for Southmoore. They return two starters up front, senior left tackle James Thompson (6’3”, 280lbs) and senior center Jacob Clay (6’, 270lbs). These two helped lead a running game that averaged 4.0 yards a carry.

As for the playmakers around the quarterback, some familiar faces return from last season. At running back, the Sabercats will lend on sophomore Anthony Johnson (6’2”, 190lbs) and senior Jacob Carrethers (5’10”, 180lbs). Both players rushed for just under 200 yards last season.

The Sabercats lose their top four targets at wide receiver, but they still bring back players that played a significant amount of reps. Senior Skyler Mayer (6’1”, 200lbs) and senior Xavier Terrell (5’9”, 155lbs) will be the two wideouts on the outside. Junior Kasen Rinehart (6’1”, 190lbs) and senior Ryan Seaton (6’1”, 195lbs) will be some playmakers on the inside at wide receiver.

The Sabercats will have an H-back position that will feature new faces. Senior Jalen Ross (6’0”, 175lbs)

Jacob Carrethers

BY: CONNOR PASBY

and sophomore Kolton Ashley (6’, 200lbs) will battle it out for reps throughout the season.

“I think we’re going to be multiple again,” Monden said. “Offensively, we should have enough arm talent, and we competed well enough this summer to be able to throw the ball around. I think our depth is as good as it’s been in a long time.”

DEFENSE

The defense is looking to take big strides for this upcoming season after struggling to get stops a year ago. The Sabercats allowed 54.6 points a game last year, which was a big problem.

Now, the defense looks forward. Southmoore will lean on some key parts of the defense line. Junior Kyven Foster (6’, 270lbs) and senior Landon Wilson (6’1”, 255lbs) will be responsible for stopping the run and getting to the quarterback. Expect to see sophomore Joe Dover (6’1”, 200lbs) and sophomore Na’Kwaine Carter (6’3”, 260lbs) at the defensive end positions. Both players have shown some speed and athleticism over the summer.

It will be linebacker by committee for Southmoore. The Sabercats have five or six names that will see time at the position. Senior Nathan Clem (5’10”,

Kasen Rinehart

190lbs) will be looked on as a veteran leader for the linebacker room. Senior Trent Zody (5’10”, 180lbs) and junior Oaklee Wren (5’10”, 185lbs) are upperclassmen that will see time as well.

The secondary positions will feature a lot of depth for the Sabercats. Monden likes what he sees from senior Zeph Davidson (5’11”,165lbs) and expects him to play both corner and safety throughout the season. He started all 10 games for Southmoore a year ago.

Senior Skyler Mayer has bulked up in the offseason and will play some safety. Junior Isaiah Cotes (6’3”, 210lbs) will be another factor in the secondary. He will be making a transition from defensive end to safety.

It’s a tough schedule, as usual, for the Southmoore Sabercats. Southmoore will open up with Mustang on the road on Sept. 1st. When asked about crucial games on the schedule, Monden mentions the rivalry games.

“You got multiple district games - Westmoore and Moore - those are always fun games to be a part of,” Monden said. – 19SM

MEET THE PLAYERS

Local student athletes share what makes their community, school, team and coaches unique.

WHAT POSITION DO YOU PLAY?

Offensive Tackle

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SEASON?

My expectations for my team this year are very high. We have athletes everywhere on the field - guys that I can rely on to get the job done. We will be hard to beat.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT PLAYING FOR YOUR SCHOOL?

The culture and how much my family and the people around us care about the team and sport we play.

BESIDES YOUR CURRENT POSITION, WHAT POSITION WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY AND WHY?

Quarterback- I would love to run the rock and put the team on my back.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT IN YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER?

Beating Westmoore my sophomore year

Tight End

To make a deep run in the playoffs

I’ve been around Westmoore my entire life watching football games, hoping that one day I’d be able to play for Westmoore, and now I am.

Defensive end- I’ve grown up playing it, and it’s a fun position to play.

Travis Kelce Last year, playing Southmoore, scoring the first touchdown of the game

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG TO LISTEN TO BEFORE YOU PLAY?

WHAT IS YOUR TWITTER HANDLE?

“Trophies” by Drake

@Moorelions61

“Power” by Kanye West

@zane_zielny

Zane Zielny SR • 6’4” • 230

Noah Wood SR • 6’4” • 280

Perrion Winfrey

BY: THE PLAYERS

Ryan Seaton SR

6’ • 175

Wide Receiver

To get to the playoffs and win in the playoffs. The coaches and the people I’m around with are some of the best I’ve been with.

Cornerback

Ceedee Lamb

Southmoore’s first game my junior year at PC North

“Superhero” by Metro

@Ryan_Seaton16

OKLAHOMA BREAST CENTER

Norman Regional Rebrands Breast Cancer Care Center

Norman Regional’s HealthPlex campus is now home to the newly rebranded Oklahoma Breast Center. Surgical oncologist Dr. Denise Rable is the director of breast services at the center that will have clinics in Norman and Oklahoma City.

“The Oklahoma Breast Center is a comprehensive breast program that will serve patients throughout the state with two accessible locations in central Oklahoma,” Rable said.

Rable, an Oklahoma native, grew up in Tulsa and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She then completed her general surgery residency and fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“I have quite a bit of history in Norman since I went to OU and spent the first 10 years of my career working in Norman,” Rable shared. “My husband and I, we are big fans of OU.”

Rable said Norman Regional Health System’s “willingness to support a comprehensive breast care program” drew her to Norman and this new partnership.

“Norman Regional already has a beautiful facility on the HeathPlex campus and there is more construction underway which will include state-of-the-art operating rooms that will elevate our breast care program and improve efficiencies,” she said.

Rable pointed to the added support from the Norman Regional Health Foundation as another reason.

“Through the foundation’s Equipped for Tomorrow campaign, we will have a Clarix imaging system, which is a very important piece of technology,” Rable explained.

The imagining system gives surgeons a real-time, 3D look at surgical margins which are vital to decrease re-excision and recurrence rates.

“With the current facilities and the additions coming soon, we are going to be able to treat patients in Oklahoma with state-of-the-art procedures in a centralized location increasing accessibility to high-quality care,” Rable said.

With emphasis on incorporating the most-update treatment options, including breast reconstruction, Rable and her experienced team are “advocates who guide patients through the whole process.”

“Getting a cancer diagnosis and waiting for information can be very stressful,” Rable acknowledged. “Patients today are well educated about treatment options, having done a lot of research. We take into account patient goals and help them find a path that is appropriate for them.”

The center also offers virtual consultations, cancer genetics counseling for high-risk patients and breast reconstruction. Nurse practitioner Jeneice Miller has extensive training in genetic testing and helps patients through that process. She also assists with follow-up care and the survivorship process.

To learn more about the Oklahoma Breast Center, visit oklahomabreastcenter.com or call 405-3072623.– 19SM

Dr. Denise Rable, MD

CONVENIENT ORTHOPEDIC CARE

Ortho Stat Welcomes Experienced Orthopedic Care Provider to Same-Day Care Clinic

Last fall, Ortho Central opened Ortho Stat, a walkin, same-day orthopedic care clinic. Board-certified orthopedic specialists are available to see patients of all ages seven days a week for a wide range of orthopedic injuries including broken bones, sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, sprains, minor dislocations, swollen joints and lacerations and cuts, conditions that patients often seek care for in emergency rooms.

Ortho Central opened the clinic to increase access to convenient and cost-effective orthopedic care, a feature that drew Joe Bourland, a physician assistant who has specialized in orthopedic care for more than 25 years.

Bourland said he joined Ortho Stat because of the clinic’s reputation and unique office hours.

“I have a personal mission statement to provide easy access to orthopedic excellence,” Bourland said. “But at the end of the day what matters most is outcome-based care and Ortho Central is a practice of doctors with a great reputation. I feel like I could send a patient to any doctor I work with here and they would have a good outcome.”

While in college working towards his degrees, Bourland served as an athletic trainer at Tyler Junior College, the University of Oklahoma and Arizona State University. He was studying to be a physical therapist at the time, however, after feedback during a job evaluation, Bourland decided to change course to become a physician assistant and certified athletic trainer.

“Being a PA fits my personality perfectly,” he said.

Athletic training provided him with an avenue to become an orthopedic care provider which has fed his mission “to provide patients with easy access to personalized care.”

“The best way to make people understand that you care is to actually care,” he shared.

Bourland has special interests in ACL reconstruction and ligament injuries, non-operative orthopedic care and shoulder and rotator cuff injuries. At Ortho Stat, Bourland is able to assess patients using on-site x-rays, MRIs and CT scans, provide them with immediate care, and, if needed, schedule the appropriate follow-up care, all in one visit.

“If you have an urgent orthopedic issue, don’t wait. Come see us,” Bourland said. “We can get you going with what you need and then get you connected with the right doctor for follow-up.”

When he isn’t caring for patients, Bourland enjoys reading, sprint triathlons, jiu-jitsu and spending time with his family which includes his wife of 21 years, three kids and two rescue pups. All three of his kids played or are currently playing baseball at Westmoore High School and his oldest is playing college baseball at Southwestern College.– 19SM

Ortho Stat is located within the Ortho Central office, just north of Norman Regional Healthplex, at 3400 W Tecumseh Rd. Walk-in clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

BY: LINDSAY CUOMO

Ortho Stat’s newest orthopedic care provider, Joe Bourland, PA, ATC

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: DONALD LLOYD NORTHCUTT

The Purple Heart is the oldest United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. National Purple Heart Day is Aug. 7. Although a complete list of recipients no longer exists, National Geographic estimates nearly 1.9 million service members have earned the Purple Heart. Donald Lloyd Northcutt, a Marine veteran living at the Norman Veteran’s Center, is one of those recipients.

Born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1944, Northcutt had one brother and two sisters. His father was in the Army in the European Conflict and four of his uncles served during World War II. Northcutt’s favorite uncle, Carl Elmer, was in the Marine Corp in Korea.

“That’s why I wanted to be in the Marines,” Northcutt said.

Attending school in Ada wasn’t easy for Northcutt who, at the age of 17, was asked to leave when he couldn’t get along with one of his teachers.

“My dad gave me three choices,” Northcutt said. “The first was to go back to school and get along with my teachers. The second was to continue working at Mead’s Bakery, which was moving to Amarillo. The third was to join the service. I said, ‘sign me up.’”

Basic training for Northcutt was held at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.

“The people I joined there had just left Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis,” Northcutt said. “They traveled through the Panama Canal and had just arrived back to the states.”

Northcutt explained that in the Marine Corp a person serves one tour overseas and one tour stateside, each for one year.

“We went on and off ships everywhere - Hawaii, Okinawa, the Philippines, Hong Kong and other places,” he said.

On August 2, 1964, North Vietnamese forces responded to U.S. covert operations in the Gulf of Tonkin.

“The U.S. started bombing North Vietnam,” Northcutt remembered. “About 3:00 that morning, sergeants woke us up kicking tin cans and banging trash cans

yelling, ‘Get it up! Get it out! Get it loaded! Everything goes!’ It was a mount out and we loaded everything and boarded a ship headed to a U.S. Air Force base in Da Nang, Vietnam.”

Northcutt’s battalion stayed on a ship off the coast from August to November. Scheduled to come back stateside in October, Northcutt said they missed that one but finally came back in November.

“The first thing I thought was if I waited a week, I could take a thirty day leave and be home for Christmas,” he said. “I presented that to the first sergeant, but he said I needed to leave then because if I waited a week, I would never be able to go. I knew right then Vietnam was getting ready to pop.”

On April 18, 1965, Northcutt turned 21 and went to Oceanside with some friends for a birthday party. Under the “Cinderella Liberty” law, Northcutt and his friends were back on base by midnight and on April 19 were again rousted from their sleep to load up. This time, the destination was Long Beach.

“We were the first military that loaded live ammunition since the Korean War,” he said. “We loaded up and hit Hawaii, Japan and Okinawa again for two weeks of live fire training.”

Finally, Northcutt’s battalion received five days of “liberty” in Hong Kong.

“We thought we had it made,” Northcutt said. “We received two months of combat pay and two months of regular pay. Then we were sent to the Philippines for jungle warfare training. I had already run out of money and had to borrow some for cigarettes.”

Word soon came that Northcutt’s battalion had to be in Vietnam in 72 hours. Operation Starlight was the first major offensive action conducted by a purely

U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War. U.S. Marines were deployed by helicopter insertion while an amphibious landing was used to deploy other Marines. Northcutt was part of the first Marine division to land in Vietnam.

Northcutt said the Viet Cong (VC) landed on an island where U.S. military were gathering. The Navy Seabee’s were making the airstrip and civilians were building the living quarters.

“The VC were going to overrun them because they had no protection,” he remembered. “We went in with the help of two south Vietnamese battalions. We had air support, artillery and ships on the ocean. We were laying the hard stuff on them.”

Northcutt’s battalion received a presidential citation for that mission.

Northcutt remembers the event that earned him the Purple Heart.

“We were out on patrol making a sweep across rice patties in an area where patrols were being ambushed when some fools started shooting at us with a machine guns,” he shared. “The third time they ambushed us, our captain called in a chopper behind them.

“On top of the hill, we saw the blood trail and followed it to a village. That’s when I saw the VC. As I raised my rifle to shoot, he knew he as going to die and dropped a grenade into the hole he was in. A piece of shrapnel hit me in the face, knocking me to my knees. I still have the scar.”

After Northcutt’s tour of duty in Vietnam, he came back stateside to South Carolina where he worked for a second Marine division boot camp at Paris Island teaching new recruits how to fire rifles. Six months later Northcutt was offered a captain’s position with orders to ship back to Vietnam. Northcutt declined, saying he knew a place in Oklahoma where they don’t shoot at you.

“I said I was going home. And that was the end of my Marine Corp career,” he said.

Enjoying this stage of his life, Northcutt said he really likes living at the Norman Veteran’s Center.

“I go to physical therapy every day and am doing things now I couldn’t do before therapy,” he shared. “One day I’m going walk right on out of here.” – 19SM

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