Kevin Durant Launching a New Charitable Foundation
The Devon Energy KD35 Ball, an inaugural fundraiser benefitting the newly formed Kevin Durant Family Foundation, will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012
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A Year After the Tsunami
March 11 marks the one year anniversary of the devastating tsunami that demolished northern Japan. An Edmondite shares of her journey there along with a vivid picture of how it looks today.
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BUSINESS: FRANCIS TUTTLE
Whether dining in or out, a delicious meal always delights the senses. And the chef behind these indulgences, whether professional or domestic, may have received their training in Francis Tuttle Technology Center’s Culinary Arts program. Known for their service to the greater Oklahoma City area for almost 30 years, Francis Tuttle continues to excel in…
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LOUISE: LOVE YOU FOREVER!
Forty-six years ago my handsome young, soldier-husband placed a wedding ring on my finger and kissed me as his wife for the first time. Less than 12 hours later, we stood in front of his dark, Army barracks with snow falling and said our goodbyes before he went overseas. 15 months later Carl came home…
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HOME: Homes On Wheels
Unlike the laughable recreational vehicles made popular by such movies as Chevy Chase’s “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “RV,” the luxury motor homes on Lee’s RV Superstore lot, 13111 N. Broadway Extension, are truly lavish homes on wheels. And then some. Ginger-glazed cherry hardwood cabinetry, heated polished porcelain floors, Corian countertops and wall sconces are…
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SPORTS: IRON KIDS
Training and competing in one sport takes dedication, commitment and perseverance. Training for three sports simultaneously? That takes three times the effort, but brings three times the reward, as one Edmond family discovers. They have two children competing in youth triathlons as part of the Oklahoma City-based H-I-S Racing team. H-I-S team training starts in…
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ARTS: CELTIC PUNK
If you’ve hit any of the metro’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, you may have heard the Righs play. For those more hardcore into the local punk or Sca scene, you’ve definitely heard them at places like The Diamond Ballroom, the Opolis in Norman or The Conservatory. For the group of six, most hailing from Edmond,…
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FOOD: VIN DOLCE
Strains of live music now drift down the streets of downtown Edmond every weekend, filtering from its newest tenant — Vin Dolce the Wine Bar. This laid-back, upscale urban wine bar at 16 S. Broadway, fills a new niche in the Edmond entertainment industry, bringing together trendy music, local artists and musicians, delectable small-plate options,…
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My Edmond Outlook: Taylor Hukill
Name: Taylor Hukill, Athlete Tell us about yourself. What sports do you like to play? Well, I’m in 4th grade at Westfield Elementary in Edmond. I’ve been competing in adaptive track & field for four years and wheelchair basketball for two years. My mom and dad are Ryan and Brooke Hukill and I’m one of…
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KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Tyler’s experience is one you’d expect to see in a movie and at the same time, every mother’s nightmare. A simple trip to the grocery store ended with an accident that would change his life forever. But it was his incredible character that would move all who heard about the tragic turn of events for…
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Little Shop, Big Mission
Just a little thrift shop at Third and Littler; that’s what some might see when driving past the EARC store. What they probably don’t see, however, is the incredible vision behind it. Just outside the shop is a young man unloading the truck, which is quite full. They have just made their run for the…
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The Professor’s New Groove
Many people can describe their professional existence in a simple word or two. Writer. Accountant. Teacher. Doctor. There may be a few true Renaissance men and women left amongst us. But, a few come close. And often, you find them in the most interesting vocations. Meet Steve Hull, Ph.D. — animal scientist, medical school professor,…
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The Genesis Project
The little boy, we’ll call “D,” is 8 years old. His hopeful eyes peering out from under a mop of dark brown hair will endear him to you instantly and his self-awareness just might astound you. What he says, however, could break your heart. His words, about behaving well and finding a home, about his…
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The Art of Manliness
Teddy Roosevelt. Atticus Finch. Ron Swanson. These men embody the kind of masculinity that Brett McKay and his wife, Kate, try to examine with artofmanliness.com, a blog dedicated to uncovering the lost art of being a man. Brett grew up in Edmond and graduated from Edmond North High School in 2001. He started the blog…
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Pursuing Passion
An Edmond lawyer is taking her career to another level, mixing her imagination with traces of reality. Since December, Shannon Forth-Davies, partner at Lester Loving & Davies, is also a published author. Action, mystery, suspense, a little comedy and a hint of romance are unfolding across Oklahoma City on the pages of Forth’s first book,…
Read More >Before & After: Platt College
Glamorous dreams of becoming a race car driver or ballerina can fill the minds of children at a young age. Those aspirations may dwindle with time or become a determination that drives them towards those dreams. However for some children, their desitny becomes one they thought they’d never pursue, but once fulfilled becomes an unexpected…
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BUSINESS: Edmond Kitchen & Bath
‘There’s no place like home’ is more than a popular saying, it’s a sentiment felt in the hearts of most. Even better is a home designed to reflect the individuality of its owner. That’s where Edmond Kitchen & Bath steps in with creative kitchen and bath ideas to suit even the most particular homeowner. Owners…
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