Issue: October 2008

It’s not every day you see grown men in doublets with padded shoulders, breeches and a colonial army caps. When you do, there’s usually a good reason. The men clad in these colonial uniforms are members of the Color guard of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), an organization composed of lineal descendants of…

You may not know the face, but you know the voice – the rich, deep baritone that heralds, “Sunday, at 8:00 p.m. on OETA,” from the TV speakers. Or how about the voice that warns, “Keep arms and hands inside the ride at all times,” while you nervously take your seat in Frontier City’s Silver…

Edmond residents Ashley and Wiley Cunningham were a long way from home. Standing in an Ethiopian courtroom on a hot summer day in 2007, Ashley’s attention was divided between the judges whose ruling would alter the Cunningham’s lives forever and the broken, sobbing woman across the room from her. Ashley crossed the room and stopped…

Adora It's all the rage in Hollywood, New York and Miami Beach – celebrities and non-celebrities alike are drawn to fashion and products that satisfy more than their desire to shop. They’re pulled to fashion and products that give back to the community. One such product that is rapidly growing in popularity is the footwear…

Dan Nygol, UCO student, experienced unspeakable horror when his brother Elijah disappeared in the Kenyan riots on December 28, 2007. While the riots raged, Elijah travelled to Kenya to check on his family, but after he arrived in the capitol city of Nairobi, he wasn’t heard from for five months. When Elijah arrived amidst the…

White overcoat: check. Dry-ice: check. Beakers to overfill with oozing, bubbling, red and blue solutions: check. These are just a few of the items required for a zany mad scientist to complete a day’s work. For Derick and Tonette Brock, owners of Mad Science, reaching the goal of sparking imaginative learning through science began long…

Sigler Optical Scott Sigler, MD, who specializes in ophthalmic plastics and reconstructive surgery located at 2020 E. 15th Suite B, believes in living each day holding true to core beliefs. Belief number one: Time is valuable. “I can’t stand for people to have to wait, so we have adjusted our schedule to allow for more…

With a glance at 28-year-old Blake Bolerjack’s family tree, it’d be easy to assume that his decision to become a solo gospel singer was a no-brainer. But for those who know his story, what he’s chosen to do with his life is not only unexpected, it’s downright miraculous. Throughout his teenage years, Bolerjack was plagued…

In 1992, Debra Simmons stared down the barrel of a death sentence. Diagnosed with fatal liver failure, doctors gave her less than two years to live. Her doctor laid it on the line: get a liver transplant or else. She hustled to get herself on the already overcrowded list. Roy and Vicki Jones, owners of…

As summer golds fade to bronze, the autumn breeze blowing in brings more than just colorful leaves and cooler temperatures. University campuses spring to life as students move in, classes begin, players hit the field, and fans hit the bleachers. The start of UCO’s football season draws thousands of spectators each year, as the red-orange…

This November, art, talent, taste and culture from all over Oklahoma and beyond will converge in the historically beautiful Farmers Public Market building in downtown Oklahoma City for the fifth annual Girlie Show. Challenging the common definition of fine artwork, the Girlie show provides a unique venue for local artists to display and sell their…

Good wine is more than just a drink to accompany dinner. Good wine is an art. Dedicated winemakers search for the best grapes, the perfect blend of fruit and oak aromas, and the delicate harmony between blend and body. They strive for the richness found only in precise aging, whether it occurs on the vine…

Growing up in my house, it was always considered punishment to have to go out in the yard and clean up after the dogs. Even now, whether the motivation stem from chastisement or sheer necessity, I can’t stand breaking out the Pooper Scooper. But Rick Guy of Pet Waste Scooper Service has learned to transform…

You’ve heard their music. You’ve sung along to their lyrics. “Get a Dodge, get a Dodge, get a Dodge….” You know the one. Maybe you’ve hummed along to the tune where “the hardest thing to do is pick your favorite color.” If so, then you have sung a jingle written by Ryan Bellgardt and Erick…

If you’re looking for a musical sound unlike any other, you might consider the following recipe: In a large bowl, mix together a little Etta James blues, throw in a dash of Bob Wills swing, and just for flavor, add some Rosemary Clooney. For the final kick, throw in some Ella Fitzgerald and mix all…