Three Cheers for Edmond Football
Edmond High School Mascots Take Center StageEdmond Memorial Edmond Memorial High School is known for their Bulldog spirit. This year, Kim Raines and Heather Taylor are leading the charge. Raines is a sophomore and has been the mascot since the beginning of this school year. Taylor is a junior who was also selected as one…
Read More >Tres Suenos Winery
New Tasting Room & Gift Shop Overlooks VineyardGreen on the vine isn’t how you would describe Tres Sueños Winery and its owners, Richard and Rose Kennedy. The Kennedys have owned and operated the winery since 1999, making it the third winery to open in the state. Nestled in the cross-timbers area of rural Logan County,…
Read More >Brandon’s Road to Recovery
Edmond North Freshman Is On The MendOf the 553 freshmen at Edmond North High School this fall, it’s likely that none are more excited to be there than Brandon Gibby. In fact, Brandon is happy just to be alive. In late July, Brandon suffered a series of strokes that temporarily paralyzed his left side and…
Read More >Mysterious Oklahoma
Edmond Author Explores Oklahoma’s Eerie HistoryWho can resist a good mystery story? Tales of UFOs, strange sightings and unexplained phenomena turn up in conversations everywhere from playgrounds to coffee shops. It seems we never outgrow the desire to hear about things that defy logical explanations. When these puzzling events occur in familiar locales, they become…
Read More >Ashton Kelly Candles
Different aromas spark up different memories or thoughts. For some the smell of cinnamon brings remnants of Christmas or perhaps the smell of pumpkin creates the warm feeling of Fall. Whatever the fragrance, everyone has a favorite smell they associate with their favorite moment or memory. Sometimes it’s difficult to revisit a past time, but…
Read More >Around Town
Cirque DreamsAn original and imaginative burst of color, costumes and amazing performance artistry, CIRQUE DREAMS features an international cast – from inventive acrobats and loose-limbed contortionists to stunning chiffon-draped aerialists and sculpted men of strength. A European circus for the theater, CIRQUE DREAMS is an exciting, magical journey for the entire family! Performances run November…
Read More >Spin Your Partner
Teacup Chains ClubIf you like to promenade while being serenaded, the Teacup Chains Square Dance Club is the place for you. Every first and third Saturday nights of the month, 40-50 people meet at “Just Off Broadway” and share smiles, snacks and square dancing. Though it is noted by the American Heart Association that square…
Read More >Audio Midwest
Turning Technology into Entertainment The robe-clad wizard with furrowed brow and flowing beard guarantees to work his magic on your own living room with the reassuring slogan, “Audio Midwest turns technology into entertainment.” A familiar sight on the business’s many service vehicles, the cerulean icon represents the company’s owners, Rob Clason and Matt Hall, the…
Read More >Art That Is Larger Than Life
UCO Teacher Records History in MuralsArtist Bob Palmer knows how to choose a canvas. But these days, he won’t settle for a 16×20-inch stretched cotton; his canvas may be as large as 250×45 feet. Palmer started painting murals in 1991 and maybe should have bought stock in a couple of paint companies. Exterior acrylics are…
Read More >Together At The Table
Jennifer Eve’s New Syndicated Series Focuses on FamilyNo stranger to a microphone, television personality Jennifer Eve rarely speaks into a mic at fast-food restaurants to order a quick dinner for her family. She contends that when we eat that kind of non-nutritious and calorie-laden foods, our families pay the price. “Childhood obesity is an epidemic,”…
Read More >The Ten Commandments of Turkey
… And A Holiday Casserole Recipe from Chef Walter HusbandsIt’s a tradition that families have practiced for more than 400 years, gathering around the dinner table for an annual Thanksgiving feast. Chef Walter Husbands, offers his expertise when it comes to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. Walter Husbands, C.E.C. began his culinary career as a chef…
Read More >Design For Life
From Doodles to the World Wide WebWhat happens when a syndicated cartoonist outgrows the character in his popular comic strip? He could give it up and design toys instead. He might also design web sites and print work. He could even start a direct-mail magazine. Or, if you are Dave Miller, president of Back40 Design,…
Read More >Former MLB Pitcher Calls Edmond Home
Cal McLish: Life on the DiamondMany famous stars and athletes have been born and raised in Oklahoma, from Shannon Miller to Brad Pitt. But as the story goes, most of them have moved out of state where better opportunity is available. But one celebrity who kept his feet planted right here in Oklahoma managed to…
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