Issue: May 2012

Wakeboarding is a beast of wild origins — a hybrid of waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing bred in crystal blue waters off the coast of Australia in the ’80s. The extreme sport features dizzying spins and gravity-defying stunts at thrilling heights while the rider is pulled across the water by a speedboat, and it’s more than…

Name: Ryan McKinley – Darth Vader, Anna McKinley – Jedi Knight, Kyle McKinley – Stormtrooper You’re members of the club JediOKC. How did it first get its start?  Area Star Wars collectors were looking for a way to meet other enthusiasts with similar interests, so in 2002, four guys met up at Crossroads Mall and…

Like most parents, Joel and Cheri Grunow were thrilled to be expecting the addition of a second baby to their family. Unfortunately, the pregnancy also came with some shocking news. At Cheri’s 20-week ultrasound, it was discovered that the child would need to undergo open-heart surgery while still in her infancy. Baby Anabelle Grunow was…

Millions of Americans walk freely down the street every day. They do so under the protection afforded to them by fighting soldiers, who have to walk the streets of foreign countries. Often, the sacrifices they make are great. With terrifying risks to their physical and mental health, these brave soldiers dedicate their lives to defending…

While his television acting career has reached stratospheric heights the past few years, Mark Harmon still brings his celebrity baseball team to Oklahoma to raise money for children’s charities in what has now become an exclusive appearance. Harmon and a baseball team of 14 famous friends will participate in a charity bowling event and admission-free…

Lacy Williams is an Edmond mom, wife, teacher, community volunteer and published author. She is passionate about promoting literacy and shares her love for books with children and adults alike.  On the first Tuesday of each month, Williams and her red-haired Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Mr. Bingley, visit the Edmond Library. They participate in the…

Melissa Kingry’s transformation from being overweight to a toned size 2 was a yearlong journey that taught her patience, endurance and healthy eating habits. But more importantly, it proved that you could go a long way if you are willing to work hard on achieving your goal. “Just making the decision that you are going…

Despite the sometimes wild weather of Oklahoma, spring and summer bring an opportunity for families to venture into the great outdoors and play. Here are five great places in Edmond that children, athletes, and even pets can enjoy. 1. Edmond Dog Park Edmond resident Elizabeth Gutierrez takes her Shih Tzu mix, Chewy, to Edmond’s Dog…

Helping the Food for Kids Backpack program of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.