Issue: August 2007

Miss America contestants fly into Edmond from around the country for sessions with Jonathan Smith, a conference presenter and marketing image consultant. "I meet with the contestants in the morning and evening and usually do a mock interview in front of the cameras," said Smith, who has coached hundreds of women from at least thirty-five…

He calls it John's OK County 66, and it's John Hargrove's tribute to the historic highway that's been the subject of so much myth and imagination over the years. All in all, his work signifies nearly a decade devoted to bringing scaled-down versions of Route 66 icons to one place, where curious passers-by can enjoy…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

If you happen to be traveling through Oklahoma City's Bricktown entertainment district and notice some large murals portraying scenes from Oklahoma's past, chances are they were created by Dr. Bob Palmer, a prolific painting and photography professor at the University of Central Oklahoma. "Yes, I painted nearly all of the murals in Bricktown," said the…

You give the keys to your teenage son or daughter, but do you really know where they are or how fast they may be driving? If you're a business owner, ever wonder exactly where an employee is in a company vehicle? Well, now there's a simple, inexpensive way to put these moving concerns to rest….

Wineries and the wine making process are becoming more and more popular in Oklahoma. Dewayne Cooley, originally from Hollis, is finding his niche and making his mark in the industry. Cooley, who has been growing grapes for seven years, said he took on the grape growing challenge because he was looking for a way to…

Driving past gated additions of new homes you might conclude there is no way a community like Edmond would need an organization to help those in financial need. But in the 22 years since its founding, the HOPE Center has offered assistance to thousands of Edmond residents. "We've helped people who thought they would never…

Imagine spending three months exploring exotic lands, discovering new cultures, and all the while earning college credit. That's just what 26 Oklahoma Christian (OC) students did during the fall 2006 semester. The group spent two weeks in Beijing, taking classes at the Capitol Normal University on Chinese history, politics and religion. Students also visited historical…