Kathy Anderson on Route 66
Videographer & Historian Documents the “Mother Road”As a child in Pennsylvania, Kathy Anderson loved watching George Maharis on the TV program “Route 66.” Years later, after moving to Oklahoma, she traded her childhood crush on the TV star for the Mother Road itself. A photographer, video producer, writer, director and editor, Anderson has videotaped many…
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Neill Harmer’s (web project manager) well-documented fear of horses did not hinder our completion and launch of MyHorseForSale.com. “The all-new classifieds site features video, images and related information of the fearsome beasts,” says Neill. Edmond Outlook salesperson and new Edmond Chamber member Donna Walker has broken another sales record. This month’s publication boasts nearly 90…
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FRAMEMASTER The team at FrameMaster are masters in the art industry. Tim Francis, the owner, has talent in framing artwork exquisitely and the store carries a variety of works from well-known artists. “We frame to the customer’s style. The frame should match the piece,” said Tim, who is a nationally Certified Picture Framer and has…
Read More >The Emotion of a Photograph
Mark Nault Captures Weather, Landscapes and ArchitectureWhen thunder rumbles and storm clouds roll across the skies, Mark Nault grabs his camera. However, he is quick to say he is not a storm chaser. “I am a photographer who enjoys documenting weather events,” he said. He has gotten some magnificent pictures of all types of weather,…
Read More >Grand Champions of Cheer
‘Twist and Shout’ Cheerleaders Compete NationallyWith a televised audience and competitors from around the world, several Edmond cheerleaders catapulted their way to victory at the World Championship Cheerleading Competition. The event was held April 22-23 in Orlando, Fla. The Senior Co-Ed Team from Edmond’s Twist and Shout Gym placed fourth. They competed against cheerleaders from…
Read More >Okie Mermaids
Edmond Company Brings Folklore to LifeThink mermaids only live under the sea? Think again. Although Edmond is far from an ocean, Robert and Angela Mullens have built a landlocked mermaid business using their imagination and talent. Their company, FoxMoon Productions, specializes in custom-made mermaid costumes and performances. Their colorful and creative spandex mermaid tails are…
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Personal Tragedy Inspires Online Business StartupAfter losing a longtime friend and horse enthusiast to cancer, Jan Erhardt found herself embarking on an entrepreneurial challenge. In 2002, Erhardt lost her friend of 17 years and fellow horse enthusiast, Sarah Standfier. It was a friendship that began and ended with horses. At Standfier’s death, Erhardt promised to…
Read More >The “��Shakespearean’ Couple
Theater brought them together. Kathryn earned a Bachelors Degree at OU and a special drama teacher encouraged her to continue her studies in acting. She did. She went on to receive a Masters degree in theatre from the University of New York. Then another man inspired Kathryn to begin outdoor Shakespeare plays, like the ones…
Read More >Riding with the Pratts
Road Trips, Racetracks and CBRs Like most Americans, James and Kay Pratt have vehicles to take them where they need to go. But their real preference for getting around is their stable full of motorcycles — and a whole country to see and explore. “There’s not a lot of down time in our house,” said…
Read More >Actress Emilee Wallace
Edmond Teen Finds Television Success Sharing the set with the stars of “Grey’s Anatomy” or rubbing elbows with actress Amy Brenneman might seem like an easy way to spend your days, but Emilee Wallace says acting is hard work and not for the faint of heart. The wholesome good looks of the 16-year-old Edmond resident…
Read More >Golf Pro Doug Tewell
The PGA, Advil and a Box of Straws for JohnniesFew professional golf names are more familiar in Oklahoma than Doug Tewell. But without the support of another well-known Oklahoma sports figure, Tewell’s name might be more associated with North Carolina or Arkansas. In 1966 when Tewell was graduating from high school in Stillwater, he had…
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