Issue: April 2006

Fighting ToothDecay: Angela Ensey Answers the Call By day, Edmond native Angela Anne Ensey is a young, mild-mannered waitress who spends her spare time preparing for her wedding. But when dental danger calls, Ensey answers and assumes the identity of her alter-ego: Captain Supertooth. Every January, Team Supertooth is unleashed upon Oklahoma Public Schools to…

“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)…

The 8 Second Full-Time JobLooking for a pure adrenaline rush, something to make your heart jump, your palms sweat and your mom worry? Edmond native Nathan Tull has found the answer and it’s excitement that only lasts eight seconds — if he’s lucky.Tull worked in a bank in Oklahoma City, but when the business closed…

Lighthouse Prison Ministry Offers HopeJoe Spears left the corporate world for a Bible and a bandana. He felt God calling him to shine the love of Christ into Oklahoma’s darkest corners; in return, he receives energy and passion from his prison ministry. Joe and his wife, Kayla, began Lighthouse Ministries in 2002. Although he lives…

Joe and Kim, and their Amazing KidsJoe and Kim Cusimano are surrounded by a crazy, happy, loving family. But the path to their happiness has not always been easy. After Joe and Kim had been married four years and had gone through infertility testing, children seemed unlikely. So the couple prayed about adopting. They didn’t…

The shy 4-year-old stares at the beautiful dresses. It is hard to choose one. Some of the pressed, new outfits have lace, ribbons or bows, some have eyelet collars or puff sleeves. She asks for her favorite color — pink. Her eyes twinkle when she sees five of them. She finally picks the third one….

Celebrating 20 Years of Teaching and Nurturing For most of her life, Kathy Garrison knew she wanted to be a teacher. That desire was nourished by her grandmother, a woman she cherished and admired deeply. This month, celebrating her 20th year as owner and director of Churchill Academy Pre school in Edmond, Garrison credits her…

Bicycling: Kids rely on it for transportation, and adults are increasingly doing it for exercise. As a result, bike shops have become more sophisticated, and cities like Edmond are looking for ways to accommodate this growing trend.Steven Ancik is a 52-year-old landscape architect living in Edmond. He first threw a leg over a two-wheeler as…

Bringing A Light To OthersTwenty years ago, Edmond Memorial High School students joined together to raise money for a classmate’s medical costs. In an innovative fundraising effort, they devised ways to generate money, including paying to have their teachers kiss a pig. Swine Week was born in the spring of 1986 and the students raised…