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The shy 4-year-old stares at the beautiful dresses. It is hard to choose one. Some of the pressed, new outfits have lace, ribbons or bows, some have eyelet collars or puff sleeves. She asks for her favorite color — pink. Her eyes twinkle when she sees five of them. She finally picks the third one….
Read More >Edmond Marketplace
FRAMEMASTER The team at FrameMaster are masters in the art industry. Tim Francis, the owner, has talent in framing artwork exquisitely and the store carries a variety of works from well-known artists. “We frame to the customer’s style. The frame should match the piece,” said Tim, who is a nationally Certified Picture Framer and has…
Read More >The “��Shakespearean’ Couple
Theater brought them together. Kathryn earned a Bachelors Degree at OU and a special drama teacher encouraged her to continue her studies in acting. She did. She went on to receive a Masters degree in theatre from the University of New York. Then another man inspired Kathryn to begin outdoor Shakespeare plays, like the ones…
Read More >“Diamond Jim” Gentile
Diamond Jim. A diamond in the rough.” That was Jim Gentile, the three-time all-star major leaguer. He had a smooth glove and a big stick. Gentile, pronounced “jen-TEE-uhl,” languished eight years in the Dodger minor leagues. “We didn’t have the draft,” said Gentile. “In Southern California, my high school coach was a bird dog (scout)…
Read More >D’Plazzo Wedding Styles
A bride-to-be is often full of dreams about her wedding and the life ahead of her. Helping to start her dreams toward reality is D’Plazzo Wedding Styles. Plazzo is the Italian word for palace, and D’Plazzo means daughter of the palace. The words evoke such images as princess for a day or a bride approaching…
Read More >Serving Their Neighbors
Sept. 30 has been set aside as “Day in the City,” when members of Memorial Road Church of Christ will focus on serving others. This is the fifth year church members have helped the community in this way. Four years ago, Memorial Road Church conducted an interview and found that many people who lived or…
Read More >Following Their Hearts
Ken and Nita Surritte from Edmond decided to do something for the children of the world. It began when Nita went on a mission trip to China. “The purpose was to observe schools and teach. They didn’t need my help so I visited an orphanage,” she said. “It was a life-changing experience when I saw…
Read More >Rehab Referrals
GoRehab.org is an intervention service for drug addicts. Daniel, who works with the rehabilitation service, gets calls from all over the country. He listens. He helps. He cares. “About two years ago my little sister, Holly, got arrested with a large amount of methamphetamine,” said Daniel. “I was terrified for her. But what could I…
Read More >A Caffeinated Christmas
What is Christmas without a hot drink? Coffeehouses have made a cup of coffee more than an early morning wakeup. With fresh roasted coffee of all flavors, coffee connoisseurs gather at local coffee shops for "pure perfection" in a cup of their favorite hot brew. Bruce & Mindy Baldwin own and run Java Dave’s Coffee,…
Read More >Angels in Edmond
This Christmas, eighty-five families in Edmond and the surrounding area will receive help from Angel Tree, a nationwide program sponsored by Prison Fellowship. These eighty-five families represent 175 children who have at least one parent incarcerated. Angel Tree children receive Christmas gifts from families and sponsors in behalf of their parent. Barbara Green began working…
Read More >Equine Therapy
Equine Therapy Center, located on 120 acres north of Second Street and Midwest Boulevard, is where children under 18 learn to diminish anxieties, develop trust, increase self-esteem and develop socialization skills. Last summer, in partnership with Shiloh Summer Camps, Equine Therapy Center hosted six, weeklong camps. Over 400 students from the Oklahoma City metro area…
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