The Bright Side of Blindness
If Hannah Dangle could offer one piece of encouragement to the world, it’s this: “you can do hard things.” And doing hard things is something Hannah knows a thing or two about. In her 23 years of life she’s overcome daunting diagnoses, and now is navigating total blindness. Hannah was first diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma…
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Off to the Races with Clayton McCook, DVM
On a normal Monday, Clayton McCook, DVM may see as many as 170 patients. The athletes he treats weigh around 1,200 pounds and can run up to 40 miles per hour. The Edmond veterinarian encourages Oklahomans to visit a quarter horse race at Remington Park to see his athletes in action. He says the doors…
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Edmond City Center Complex
Edmond is making a $44 million investment in the heart of its city. The new Edmond City Center Complex will house City Hall, municipal court, a five-story parking garage and a gathering space to welcome locals and visitors there for business, lunch or leisure. “We’re a growing community, and our existing spaces are no longer…
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Leveling the Playing Field
It’s one thing to talk about a problem. It’s another thing to build an entire business around fixing it. That’s exactly what Kevin McGuire did. Recognizing a startling shortage of female softball equipment, Kevin created Resilient SFBL. His company is now a licensed vendor for USA Softball, and multiple college teams across the U.S. “When…
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A Marathon of Miracles
Doctors can’t explain her recovery. Words can’t capture her resilience. Rachel Foster is a walking miracle. Following an electric scooter accident in November, the Moni’s Italian Restaurant chef and co-owner was left with a catastrophic brain injury, 17 broken bones and on life support. Doctors predicted the best-case scenario was a life where Rachel would…
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From Edmond to Hollywood: James Austin Kerr
How does the shy kid from high school become a successful Hollywood actor? If you ask James Austin Kerr, the answer is “good relationships and hard work.” The Edmond North graduate now lives in L.A., and you’ve probably seen his work. Best known for “Queen of the South”, “Awake”, “13 Minutes” and “Dauntless: The Battle…
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The Start of Something Sweet
For many, baking is a hobby. For Alicia Taylor, it’s a lifesaver. When her husband died unexpectedly in 2019, Alicia was faced with the urgent need to provide for her household. The mother of two turned to her childhood pastime to provide for her family. She is now celebrating three years as the sole owner…
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Nikki’s Journey to Judge
From a young age, Oklahoma County District Judge Nikki Kirkpatrick knew the path she would pursue, but the road was far from easy. She says the strong sense of justice and empathy that direct her life today are largely because of the challenging circumstances of her early life. “I was born into a family where…
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Bruce of the Bagpipes
Bruce Robertson describes his hobbies as ‘pretty normal.’ He likes playing golf, watching baseball, and winning the occasional bagpiping world championship. This not-soaverage accomplishment is more than a hobby. For the second-generation American, bagpiping is a meaningful medium that honors his family history. Bruce’s parents immigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Edmond, Oklahoma a year before…
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