Online Exclusive: UCO President Roger Webb Announces Retirement
W. Roger Webb announced his retirement as president of the University of Central Oklahoma. His last day will be June 30, 2011. “I am leaving at a time when the image, reputation of the university, and the capacity and depth of talented faculty, administration and staff of Central has never been higher,” said Webb. “The…
Read More >A&E: Ghostlight Theatre
What do Oklahoma and ancient Greece have in common? Perhaps more than you might think. Since the art of theatre began to flourish in Athens in the 5th century BC, the stage has been a platform for sparking a wide range of emotions and thought. As local theatre group, Ghostlight Theatre Club embraces the opportunity…
Read More >Dining Guide: Super Suppers
Edmond resident Mille Shores knows preparing a healthy and filling meal for your family every night of the week can be time consuming. That’s why she provides a fast and affordable solution. Shores owns Super Suppers in Edmond, because she loves nothing more than sharing her joy for delicious cuisine. She first heard about Super…
Read More >My Edmond Outlook: Rob Hunt
Name: Rob HuntEdmond Resident Since: 1998 Why did you move to Edmond more than a decade ago?I grew up in Texas, while all my relatives lived in Oklahoma. I never thought I wanted to be an ‘Okie’, but that changed when I moved to Edmond to become the Memorial Bulldogs Head Basketball Coach for eight…
Read More >Tree Theory: Hand-Crafted Furniture
“What can that board become?” is a question Todd Graham asks himself every time he looks at a new piece of rough timber. He crafts furniture the old-fashioned way, in an unassuming Edmond garage workshop filled with hand tools and a band saw. Usually, it’s a raw chunk of wood with potential that inspires a…
Read More >Heart of a Lion
Sister Rosemary Nyirmube is not shy. Her smile stretches ear to ear as her sincere laughter bellows from beneath folded hands, resting gently on her belly. On paper, she is CNN Hero of the Year and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. In person, she is the embodied essence of a brave mother – warm, caring, and…
Read More >BOE: Patient to Practice
Dustin and Angela Schmidt discovered the benefits of chiropractic and acupuncture first hand, as patients. They met when she was a police dispatcher and he was a police officer. Dustin was regularly seeing a chiropractor and acupuncturist for the back and hip pain associated with wearing his police belt. He was surprised when he also…
Read More >BOE: Sleep Diagnosis
Dr. David Minyard opened Oklahoma TMJ and Sleep Therapy two years ago to use his knowledge and dental training to help people with TMJ (temporomandibular joint), orofacial pain and sleep apnea problems. “My first patient in Edmond was a good friend and an accidental patient,” he recalls. “She was just helping us by pretending to…
Read More >LTJ: What’s my Job?
If you are an Oprah fan, you may have seen her program some months ago concerning “first jobs.” A few celebrities returned to their initial occupations so we might see their humble beginnings. Kirste Alley began her career by cleaning houses. She demonstrated her skill on national TV by cleaning a bathroom with Comet while…
Read More >Fine Living: The Adventures of James Buie
Mark Twain once said that, “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness,” and Edmond resident James Buie would likely agree. With a lengthy career in the U.S. Navy and a love of travel, Buie has seen more of the world than many ever dream of. He has spent years collecting memories from around…
Read More >Sports: Main Sail
Almost everyone in the UCO sailing club is new to the sport, but competition pits them against seasoned sailors from other colleges all across the United States. “I find the team’s motivation to succeed, with little or no experience, inspiring. They take sailing to heart and, as a man, they have put tears in my…
Read More >H&G: Brush Strokes – Painted Emotions
Spring sits just around the corner, and soon the shades of grey and brown that dominate the outdoors will be replaced with a colorful palette. For many, this palette can inspire far beyond the typical spring cleaning, toward a whole new symphony of colors in their home with the perfect paint selection. “There is not…
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