Jack Elliott
“Whatever Happens, Happens” on the KYIS Morning ShowIt may have taken him more than 20 years to get to this point, but Edmond resident Jack Elliott said he is finally earning a living doing what he does best: running his mouth. As half of the “Jack and Ron” morning show on 98.9 KYIS (or KISS)…
Read More >Okie Mermaids
Edmond Company Brings Folklore to LifeThink mermaids only live under the sea? Think again. Although Edmond is far from an ocean, Robert and Angela Mullens have built a landlocked mermaid business using their imagination and talent. Their company, FoxMoon Productions, specializes in custom-made mermaid costumes and performances. Their colorful and creative spandex mermaid tails are…
Read More >Dawn Welch, the Little Blue Porsche
Dawn Welch is like a finely tuned automobile. That’s not a cliche — it is quite literal. More precisely, she is a like a blue Porsche. Welch is the personality behind Sally of Radiator Springs, who is the leading female in the hit animated feature “Cars,” by Pixar Entertainment and Disney Studios. The story follows…
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…
Read More >Christmas Tree Wonderland
A Christmas wonder! That’s what can be said about Pat and Troy Fincher’s home in Fenwick Estates. With approximately 81 trees and wreaths, each with a different theme, it’s almost more than a person can perceive. The couple takes holiday decorating to a whole new level. In October, when the rest of us are thinking…
Read More >Ryan Johnson: Baseball and Science
Ryan Johnston has very little spare time. A talented college athlete and an equally serious student, he devotes countless hours to keep his RBIs high and his GPA even higher. The Edmond resident started playing baseball at age five. He played in middle school, winning the USSSA National Little League Championship at age 14, and…
Read More >Sushi 101
Watch Out for the Wasabi Sushi seems to be popping up everywhere – from kiosks at the mall to the supermarket deli counter. If the Japanese delicacy seems a little intimidating, relax. A local expert can explain the art of sushi – in simple terms. Perhaps the most common misperception about sushi is that it…
Read More >The Running Man
What does it take to become a long-distance runner? Dedication. But, for 59 year-old Edmond resident, Tom Parrott, that word is an understatement. It's dark outside. And while most of us are still sleeping soundly or sipping that first cup of eye-opening coffee, Parrott laces up his running shoes and begins his "before sun-up" daily…
Read More >Reading Comes to Life
If you should visit the library at Oklahoma Christian School, don't be surprised if you are greeted by a big blue pigeon, a pirate or even a dinosaur. There's really no reason to be alarmed; most likely, it's just Janet Bass, the school's librarian doing what she does best–making books come to life for young…
Read More >History & Tall Tales
Have you ever been to Dirty Shame? Slapout? Cutthroat Gap? Pie Flat? What about Dead Indian Lake? These are just a few of the funny, tragic or controversial Oklahoma place names and their origin that local and award winning author, Jim Marion Etter has included in his latest book, What a Dirty Shame: 100 Unforgettable…
Read More >Ten on a Tankful
FireLake Grand Casino FireLake Grand Casino provides a refined gaming experience with more amenities, more games and an upscale property that appeals to sophisticated players and established Oklahoma locals alike. In addition to a gaming area that includes over 1,800 slot machines, blackjack, a poker room, craps and spinette, FireLake Grand Casino takes entertainment to…
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