Liberty Fest
Previously selected as one of the top ten places to be in America on the 4th of July by CNN and the USA Today, and a designated state centennial event, Edmond will be hosting LibertyFest 2007 in a weeklong celebration, June 28 through July 4. "This is a great event that is always well attended….
Read More >Made In Oklahoma
Edmond graduates, Richard Ford and Scott Bridges, have come full circle since performing in the Edmond Community Theatre in 1987. Although rooted deep in the red dirt of Oklahoma, the two have branched out to places such as New York City, Los Angeles and Austin and have learned that all roads lead back to Edmond….
Read More >A Life of Books
Never judge a book by its cover. Or a bookstore for that matter. One could drive by the Archives Bookstore on 2nd Street and never know what exists behind the windows that read "Used Books." Wayne Stephens has the privilege of driving from Shawnee to Edmond in order to be surrounded by the many loves…
Read More >Aloha Edmond
Imagine the need to get away from it all. The need to see other places and explore other cultures. Imagine the need to get away from The Big Island, the island of Hawaii. After fourteen years of nursing in the same hospital, Yvonne Wong admitted she was growing tired of going to work, coming home,…
Read More >Overcoming War
The morning was hot, the air was thick and the temperature quickly soared to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The Vietnam War had just begun, and the battle of Chu-Lai had ended the previous week. On the morning of August 31, 1965, Marine Corporal Eddie Beesley led his platoon out for patrol across an open field, just…
Read More >The Model Man
Have you ever been frustrated after searching high and low for a particular item, then come to the realization that it just isn't available? Maybe you have looked at department stores, garage sales even on eBay and you ended up with nothing. Rusty White had a similar situation but instead of giving up, he decided…
Read More >Edmond Marketplace
Ron's Hamburgers There is nothing like a hot, juicy, cheeseburger, overflowing with favorites like pickles, onions or chili with a pile of fresh cut French fries on the side and an ice cold beverage to wash it all down. Jimmy Buffet has it right when he sings, "Cheeseburger in Paradise." Chris Tucker, owner and operator…
Read More >Appreciation For Life
Sooner or later life throws everyone a curve ball. Such was the case with Mark and Carmen Jones. Mark is the president of Mark E. Jones, CPA and his wife Carmen, owns Speechworks INC. He worked all hours of the night, February through April, crunching numbers, and she fed an inner passion by helping children…
Read More >Edmond Ink
It all started somewhere between adolescence and adulthood. In the wondering mind of a self proclaimed artist that was trying to break out and discover where he fit in this chaotic world, Cameron Heffington found it and immediately fell in love. "Ever since I got my first tattoo, I loved it. I have been drawing…
Read More >Mom-O the Clown
Do you know what is a dentist's favorite time? "Tooth-hurty." Corny, yes! However this might be one of the jokes told by Mom-O-The Clown (Janis Brown) during one of her performances. Through the trials of life, some of us listen to that little voice in our heads that tell us to pursue becoming a dentist,…
Read More >The Hugs Project
For Karen Stark, the war in Iraq is more than just a segment on the evening news. It's more than something that is happening over there, and for Stark, it is far more important than an issue in the 2008 elections. For her, it hits close to her home and close to her heart. Karen…
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