Issue: July 2009

Turtles are known for being slow, staying at home a lot, never exerting too much energy. But that was before anyone met Tommy the Turtle. This new children’s book character is active and strong – a fan of exercise, getting active and living a life that gets him out of his shell. Tommy is the…

UCO graduate Tina Brown may suffer from stage fright, but her six-year-old daughter, Sahara, doesn’t. “It amazes me,” says Tina. “I took speech in college at UCO and thought I was going to pass out in front of people. I cried afterwards. She definitely gets her confidence from her father.” Sahara recently placed as a…

Standing only five feet tall, Edmond resident Alison Muzyka exudes confidence head to toe – both on and off the horses she trains. “There’s something about horses that’s good for both the heart and soul,” she says. “They have the ability to bring confidence and strength that you never knew you had.” A recent OSU…

Dr. Douglas Beall, 43, is thousands of feet in the air and suspended horizontally. A fall would mean almost certain death for the Edmond radiologist. His only lifeline is an alarmingly thin rope strung between two jagged rock formations and something is terribly wrong. Beall has just realized he’s stuck. But that was months ago…

The curiosity of legendary astronomer Galileo is alive and well in Oklahoma. Members of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club follow Galileo’s example of investigating the unknown and challenging suppositions. With special telescopes and a newly built observatory, they hold “star parties” to explore the depths of the universe. “You don’t need a big telescope to…

Rising rock band, Edmond’s Up From Under, has undergone something of a metamorphosis in the last couple of years. What started as two guys, a couple of acoustic guitars and a rotating lineup of backup musicians about five years ago has become a full-fledged band with a refined sound, electric guitars and a new EP…

These days, raising one or two kids can tax parents to their limits. Four kids can be over the top. Chores times four. Doctor visits times four. Meals times four. Dirty diapers times four. Homework help times four. Clothing times four. Many parents say that having three kids is like having five kids. Follow the…

In today’s rough economy, it’s tough to open a new business with confidence. However, according to Darcie Harris, CEO of Executive Women’s Forum International, twice as many women than men are doing just that – opening their own ventures with confidence. Many of these women find themselves in new leadership positions wanting advice and support…

As the formation of dancers on the floor explodes into a series of perfectly executed, simultaneous back handsprings, one fact is clear to even the most casual of observers – cheerleading isn’t just girls with pom-poms anymore. “Cheering, for those who compete nationally, isn’t what it used to be,” says Orson Sykes, owner and founder…

“It’s a blast being on the bomb squad,” says Sgt. Scott Fees of the Edmond Bomb Squad. But hopefully those blasts are planned. The squad, established in 1982, is one of only seven bomb squads in Oklahoma. Other squads include Norman, Midwest City, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and an Explosive Ordnance…

Everything Under The Sun One of the most diverse shopping experiences in Edmond, The Market has over 100 showrooms under one roof. Each of the stores is individually owned. Taken together, they offer a huge range of home and garden accessories – furniture, rugs, indoor and outdoor decor items and art. Shoppers will also find…

Work Shouldn't Be A Pain “The bottom line is that we make people feel better while they’re at work,” says Simply Wellness C.E.O. Leslie Johnson. “There’s a lot that goes into that. People hurt all day long. Employers don’t pay attention to it until they’ve got a workers’ compensation claim on their hands.” A former…