Ride to Cure Diabetes
On Sept. 22, six Edmond residents anxiously awoke to an early fall sky in Whitefish, Montana, gateway to Glacier National Park, eager to participate in the 2007 Ride to Cure Diabetes, a 100 mile bike ride sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Sharon Domek, Patrice and Scott Greenawalt, Dave Schneider and Shannon Pratt…
Read More >B.E.L.T.S.
Sandra Bullock, Paula Abdul and Alison Krauss are just a few of the stars wearing the hot new belts by Oklahoma native, Nicole Barr. However it is the cause behind these sought after items that keeps the demand growing. Confronted with a problem and bound to find a solution, Barr and a couple of close…
Read More >The Bonsai Society
At the very mention of the word ‘bonsai,’ one conjures up images of Mr. Miyagi, the sagacious sensei in the Karate Kid movies, grooming his dwarf tree and making references to its strength. “Bonsai tree have strong root. Same you. Inside you have strong root too, Daniel-san,” Miyagi said to his young student. Interestingly, Miyagi…
Read More >Get to Know Miss Edmond
Emoly West—college student, dance instructor and Miss Edmond LibertyFest—is passionately pursuing the title of Miss Oklahoma. With the event quickly approaching, Emoly welcomes the challenge and the opportunity. Q: As the time for competing for Miss Oklahoma nears, do you get nervous?A: I choose not to. There are a lot of reasons to worry…like, Am…
Read More >Turned to Art
All art is a form of expression. For Dan and Elaine Nealey, art begins in the form of broken or chopped pieces of pear, oak, maple and sycamore woods. One saying about wood art is that some burn it and some turn it. The difference for this couple is by the time the piece is…
Read More >Style for Life
Adora It's all the rage in Hollywood, New York and Miami Beach – celebrities and non-celebrities alike are drawn to fashion and products that satisfy more than their desire to shop. They’re pulled to fashion and products that give back to the community. One such product that is rapidly growing in popularity is the footwear…
Read More >Mother Daughter Mural Painters
Where you see a white wall in your house, this mother and daughter combo sees an opportunity to create a masterpiece. Kimberly Morgan, the daughter, and Ellen Gobin, the mother, draw inspiration from each other and work together seamlessly, painting comfortably in a variety of styles and genres. As Tuscany Studios, they transform a boring…
Read More >Down Home Derrick
Native Edmondite Devin Derrick doesn’t need a lot of attention. But he’s about to get some. He’s comfortable with himself, at ease with his place in the world and satisfied with his natural gift – the gift of voice. An up-and-comer in the world of country music, he just signed an exclusive deal with Wal-Mart…
Read More >Clueless?
Guys, women know you're scared, and yes, they've heard all your excuses. That one about Valentine's Day being invented by greeting card companies has got to stop. Chick flicks alone don't cut it and chocolate alone is not a foolproof gift. But don't despair. These stores specialize in quick, painless and perfect gift shopping for…
Read More >Robot Wars
The convention center is packed. The roar of the crowd is deafening. Music blares through the loudspeakers. Painted faces sport high school colors. Sheer adrenaline sets the tone. It’s not a football or basketball game. But it is a harsh, brutal competition and the fans aren’t cheering for people – they’re cheering for robots. It’s…
Read More >Home & Garden
Full Color Gardening Now that the snow’s gone, Edmondites have gardens on their minds. This time of year Davison’s Nursery’s Jayson Davison gets inundated with questions about how to put together a mind-blowing garden. Davison gets asked a lot about plant hardiness. Oklahoma’s summer heat can be rough, but there are lots of options out…
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