O, Say Can You Sing?
UCO graduate Tina Brown may suffer from stage fright, but her six-year-old daughter, Sahara, doesn’t. “It amazes me,” says Tina. “I took speech in college at UCO and thought I was going to pass out in front of people. I cried afterwards. She definitely gets her confidence from her father.” Sahara recently placed as a…
Read More >The Bald and Brave
Eleven-year old Austin Giacomo is a fighter and so are his friends, family and some complete strangers who have heard of his illness and subsequent crusade. In December 2005, Austin was diagnosed with "Histiocytosis," a blood disease similar to cancer and often treated with chemotherapy and radiation. The disease, called “histio” for short, is caused…
Read More >OK Master Naturalist
Oklahoma Master Naturalists live all across our state. Their mission is broad, but can be summarized as: "To promote a better understanding of environmental stewardship." Incoming OMN President, Gail Brooks, explained that the organization began as a volunteer training program to emphasize natural resource education and community service. Many members are Master Gardeners, as both…
Read More >Holiday Favorites
The holiday season is not just about what you get, but more about what you give. Several Edmond ministers share some of their Christmas traditions. Dr. Alan Day serves Edmond’s First Baptist Church. He and his wife Alice share Christmas with family. “Raising our four children was the priority of our lives, so holidays were…
Read More >Brent Gibson Homes
The homebuilding industry has come a long way since the days when every home on a block looked the same on the outside and all had the same floor plan on the inside. Today, those looking for a customized French Chateau, a Georgian Colonial or an English Tudor can go to one place. Brent Gibson…
Read More >A Stars & Stripes Story
The majority of Americans look to the flag with respect. Old Glory represents patriotism but is not just a symbol of the land we love and in which we live. Edmond’s own Chad Hemphill looks to the flag and is thankful. Hemphill graduated from Edmond Memorial in 1997 before heading to the University of Central…
Read More >46 Children & Counting
A familiar saying says, “Home is where the heart is,” but this is a statement many children never have the opportunity to learn. Thanks to the blessings provided by foster families and adoptive families, however, more children are getting the chance to experience the feeling of “home” first-hand. According to one foster care website (www.fostercaremonth.org),…
Read More >Guthrie Kicks-Off Centennial
On November 17 and 18 of this year, Guthrie, Oklahoma will kick off a year-long celebration of Oklahoma's 100th birthday. Thousands of visitors from across the country are expected to visit Oklahoma's first capitol city during the state's Centennial Celebration. Activities include historical reenactments surrounding Oklahoma's statehood and some very special appearances, including Theodore (Teddy)…
Read More >Branding Advance Brands
An old adage says, "If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door." In today's computer age, Back40 Design suggests that a surer way to success may be to "build a better website. "That is exactly what they did for Advance Brands, one of the county's largest suppliers of…
Read More >A Fisher Named Hunter
When young Hunter Reilley told his mom he wanted to go fishing, she never imagined just how hooked he would get on the idea. Since spring, 12-year-old Hunter won two local fishing tournaments and now has his sights set on a state and world championship. Thanks to an organization called Junior Bass Master, he also…
Read More >Custom-Designed Burgers
The summer cookout season may be over, but the fall grilling season is just getting under way. Tailgating and football are huge events in Oklahoma and David Jamison, president and engineer of Oskies, wants to help fans cheer on their favorite teams. “To have your favorite team on a burger. Isn’t that priceless?” the Oskies…
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