Issue: December 2006

Valentine Memory Making Gift The perfect way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day may just be a scrapbook. Over the last several years, the hobby of scrapbooking has become even more popular, and Edmond is part of the trend. Scrapbooking is a way of preserving photographs while personalizing and embellishing the pages they’re…

Zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds. A top speed of 120 miles per hour. State of the art suspension that pre-vents wobble as the speedometer climbs. Sounds like a sweet car for sure. But Eric Hoenshell doesn’t drive cars that go that fast. He rides motorcycles that go even faster. And sometimes he uses both…

Musicians wishing to take their jazz studies to a higher level will soon be able to do so at UCO. In the fall of 2007, the University of Central Oklahoma will begin offering graduate studies in jazz. It will be the only one of its kind in the state and has already aroused a tremendous…

Would you trust your medical welfare in the midst of a life-threatening emergency to a man named ‘Rowdy’? Hundreds of soldiers did. And the city of Edmond will, too. In May 2008, Mustang native Rowdy Anthony, RN, accepted the dual posts of Director of the Emergency Department and Director of the Intensive Care Unit at…

Mark Duncan, DDS Volunteers His Time and ServicesReady, set, smile! For some people, the thought of smiling for a simple family photograph puts terror in their hearts. They may frown or hide from the camera because of poor dental health or a migraine headache with so much pain that it doesn’t allow smiling. But a…

"Cover bands" have it rough. To pull off a good show, they have to play tunes originally played by the best artists in the biz and comparisons are inevitable. Just playing the "covers" isn't good enough, though. They must bring their own flavor to these time-honored favorites. They must absorb these tunes, cook them, make…

Whether you’re coming home for the holidays or just at the end of a long day, there’s nothing like a family pet to greet you. Edmond’s own Free to Live Animal Sanctuary can make the joy of Christmas last all year long by providing a companion for any age. The non-profit organization works to place…

UCO team eyes National TournamentAfter a disappointing last year, the University of Central Oklahoma wrestling team is back on track this season, a top-three finish in the national tournament within its grasp. Head coach David James, in his 24th year with the Broncos, has set the revamped and rejuvenated team back on the winning track…

The holiday season is not just about what you get, but more about what you give. Several Edmond ministers share some of their Christmas traditions. Dr. Alan Day serves Edmond’s First Baptist Church. He and his wife Alice share Christmas with family. “Raising our four children was the priority of our lives, so holidays were…

9th Annual Live Action in Guthrie on February 18 From Maine to California they come. In every state and dozens of foreign countries, they watch and participate. The eyes of the automobilia and petrolilana collecting world will be focused on Vic’s 66 this month for the ninth annual live auction – featuring some of the…

Oklahoma Master Naturalists live all across our state. Their mission is broad, but can be summarized as: "To promote a better understanding of environmental stewardship." Incoming OMN President, Gail Brooks, explained that the organization began as a volunteer training program to emphasize natural resource education and community service. Many members are Master Gardeners, as both…

Keeping Pace with Edmond, Oklahoma’s GrowthThe casual visitor to Edmond, Oklahoma today would be hard pressed to conjure images of what the little town on the prairie looked at the dawn of the 20th century, when Citizens State Bank first opened its doors at 102 South Broadway on April 18. The city itself was only…

Eleven-year old Austin Giacomo is a fighter and so are his friends, family and some complete strangers who have heard of his illness and subsequent crusade. In December 2005, Austin was diagnosed with "Histiocytosis," a blood disease similar to cancer and often treated with chemotherapy and radiation. The disease, called “histio” for short, is caused…

Sitting in a window seat of a 727, looking out to the ground below, my first glimpse of Cozumel reveals a paradise of crystal blue waters, swaying palm trees and sugar white sand. At fifty feet below sea level, the scenery flourishes with tropical life and coral reef. This adventure to Mexico actually began with…

A road trip to Nashville or Branson isn’t necessary to hear live country or gospel music. The Oklahoma Opry features a regular line-up of talented performers and one of the singers just might be your neighbor. Recently renovated, the Opry, located at 404 W. Commerce in Oklahoma City, seats an audience of 750 and offers…

The Smart Car is looking better and better with each price increase at the gas station. We here at the Edmond Outlook have been wondering what it would be like to own a Smart Car, so we contacted Edmond resident Rebecca Johnson to find out. Q: What’s it like driving your car at 70mph? A:…

What is Christmas without a hot drink? Coffeehouses have made a cup of coffee more than an early morning wakeup. With fresh roasted coffee of all flavors, coffee connoisseurs gather at local coffee shops for "pure perfection" in a cup of their favorite hot brew. Bruce & Mindy Baldwin own and run Java Dave’s Coffee,…

When you look at Greg Burns’ work, you will be amazed. If you watch Greg Burns at work, you will be equally amazed. “I physically paint with my teeth, but I really paint with my mind,” he said. “The end justifies the means.” Burns was born with Arthrogryposis, a condition characterized by multiple joint contractures…

This Christmas, eighty-five families in Edmond and the surrounding area will receive help from Angel Tree, a nationwide program sponsored by Prison Fellowship. These eighty-five families represent 175 children who have at least one parent incarcerated. Angel Tree children receive Christmas gifts from families and sponsors in behalf of their parent. Barbara Green began working…

Congested streets, skyrocketing prices of fuel…times are begging for a better means of travel. These could have been the cries of many Americans in places like Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston in 1876.   Fortunately for us, there was an Englishman by the name of Thomas Stevens who had had enough. Seeing the problem of crowded…

Equine Therapy Center, located on 120 acres north of Second Street and Midwest Boulevard, is where children under 18 learn to diminish anxieties, develop trust, increase self-esteem and develop socialization skills. Last summer, in partnership with Shiloh Summer Camps, Equine Therapy Center hosted six, weeklong camps. Over 400 students from the Oklahoma City metro area…

1. When you love your workout, results come easy. Jazzercise combines jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level. Jazzercise will help you strengthen your heart and lungs, increase endurance, decrease stress and burn up those extra calories. Pick up a class…

The next Roller Derby star could be the girl next door. The Tornado Alley Rollergirls revived the sport in April 2006, the first Oklahoma team in thirty years. The Oklahoma City umbrella league has four teams practicing and their first exhibition bout is scheduled for January 7, 2007. The four teams practice in a warehouse…

Championing the YA-Yas, SURFERS and the BibliomaniacsBooks seem to spill from everywhere in Principal Jeff Edwards’ office at Sequoyah Middle School. His large bookcase is packed tight with a mix of paperbacks and hard covers; stacks of books occupy a worktable and more volumes are piled on his desk. But it is no surprise. “Books…

63 Years Later, Their Marriage Has Never Been StrongerHarold and Alice McGlamery know what makes a marriage work. After all, they have been married for more than 63 years. Harold first heard about Alice while he was a student at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Texas. His roommate told him about Alice, who was living in…

Jack Myers Book Now in Second PrintingSit back and take a load off because Jack Myers would like to tell you a story, a few of them actually. But these aren’t your typical stories. Myers, a B-17 bombardier in World War II, has recently published his memoirs. Full of tales of courage and terror, the…

Wavelinx These days, wireless Internet isn’t just a novelty enjoyed by the privileged, tech-savvy few; it’s becoming more and more important in everyday life. Believe it or not, there are still pockets of the metropolitan area with very limited options when it comes to wireless Internet, which includes, perhaps most shockingly, part of Edmond. This…

Looking for an alternative to long-distance traveling before school starts? Stay local and check out these great destinations. UnpluggitsUnplug the video games and TV and create, relax, play and party at Unpluggits Play Studio.Our walk-in arts and crafts destination and indoor playground will provide your family with hours of inspiration, exercise and fun! Try us…

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…

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…

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…

Don’t let the colder temperatures keep you from enjoying your morning walk. Head over to the Quail Springs Mall and join a team of people who have discovered the many benefits of walking indoors. Karen, a sixty-six year old regular walker at the mall, said she goes to Quail Springs 4 to 5 days each…

Farm themes are nothing foreign to most Oklahomans. However, the rural undercurrents of David Phelps’ sculptures come not from the Sooner State, but from Roberts Island, the biggest island in the San Joaquin Delta in northern California. Agrarian life on Robert’s Island was shadowed by a persistent fear of drought and flood, and Phelps’ younger…