Trash to Treasure
Rubbish has been rejuvenated into modern works of art. A faithful recycler of plastic and aluminum, Edmond artist Michael Hanes took his “green” efforts a step further when he began creating recycled art three years ago. Hanes began welding scrap metal into unusual sculptures. “I liked the idea of taking something that was discarded by…
Read More >Home & Garden: Turning a Pit Into a Palace
B.J Miller of Edmond’s California Closets wants to talk about the other room in your house: the garage. It’s not just for parking the cars. Today’s homeowners see their garages as extended living spaces. They’re used for storage, workspaces and even band practice. At the very least, though, more and more homeowners simply want clean,…
Read More >Like Father, Like Son
In Sooner lore, it’s known simply as “The Kick.” With just three seconds left in a dramatic 1977 game against Ohio State University, Uwe von Schamann kicked a 41-yard field goal to bump OU to a 29-28 lead over the Buckeyes. That legendary kick is cemented in college sports legend, and now Uwe’s son, Duke,…
Read More >Rebuilding Rwanda
The year 1944 found Rwanda rife with violence and upheaval when an estimated 800,000 were killed in just the space of three months – Africa’s worst genocide in modern times. Now, time has brought about healing and has ushered in a new government, bringing with it hope for peace and prosperity. This new hope for…
Read More >Small Class Size, Big Future
by Pam Wanzer and Stacy Brasher Just a few miles west of the heart of Edmond, the Deer Creek school system emerged in order to offer a small classroom size to local area residents. Even with the rapid boom over the past five years, that small classroom value is what the Deer Creek School District…
Read More >Eden Sharmaine
Independent progressive rock band, Eden Sharmaine, is constantly experimenting. First they added a saxophone, then a violin. Now, they’re blending metal breakdowns into folk songs and tinkering with other genres in unexpected ways. Something must be working, because on December 14th, exactly one year after their first concert at a tiny Oklahoma City venue, Eden…
Read More >Sandwiched in the Middle
Baby Boomers are earning a new name – The Sandwich Generation. As they rapidly approach retirement, they find themselves stuck between raising their own children and caring for their elderly parents. It can be difficult for middle-aged children, often parents themselves, to adjust to this new role-reversal of caring for their aging parents, but they…
Read More >Former MLB Pitcher Calls Edmond Home
Cal McLish: Life on the DiamondMany famous stars and athletes have been born and raised in Oklahoma, from Shannon Miller to Brad Pitt. But as the story goes, most of them have moved out of state where better opportunity is available. But one celebrity who kept his feet planted right here in Oklahoma managed to…
Read More >Edmond Authors Reception
The Edmond Historical Society & Museum honors Edmond authors each January in its historic location. Housed in the old Edmond Armory at 431 S. Boulevard, the museum exudes history, education and entertainment for the general public and for authors who write about history or use it as a backdrop for novels, poetry, movie scripts and…
Read More >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…
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