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Read More >BUSINESS: Dr. Kent Smith
Smiles are contagious, show confidence and are rarely refused. One of Dr. M. Kent Smith’s favorite reasons for being a dentist is being able to restore someone’s self-image by restoring their smile. “I enjoy seeing someone gain self-confidence who’s had broken or missing teeth. People say ‘It’d take a miracle to fix my mouth’ but…
Read More >BUSINESS: Royal Oak Massage
A new “relaxation destination” is calling Edmond home. Royal Oak Massage offers an escape from everyday stressors with its menu of services and soothing atmosphere. Owner Lisa Kennedy knows firsthand how therapeutic a good massage can be. Kennedy graduated from OCU with a finance degree. “I previously worked in financial planning and got a massage…
Read More >LOUISE: Indiana Jones & Jones
The trip was going to be an adventure, along with some research for an art history degree. Our oldest son, Aaron and a friend were planning to travel to the jungles of Mexico. He asked his dad to go along. I gave Carl the look that said, “The jungle? No way!” Aaron was grown so…
Read More >HOME: Top 5 Tips for Selling Your Home
A casual survey of news reports and census data reveals that about 45 million Americans relocate each year. Do the math, and you’ll find that about 15 to 20 percent of you reading this article will move in the next 12 months. On average, Americans move every five to seven years, according to the same…
Read More >SPORTS: From Fields to Dreams
When someone from a one-light Oklahoma town like Corn introduces himself, good-natured jokes about pastimes like cow tipping soon follow. But with Oklahoma’s hardworking, resilient people, is it any surprise that Corn is a place where a farm boy can grow to be a head-turning football player, earn a full scholarship to a private university,…
Read More >Online Exclusive: World Neighbors
Just in time for the holidays, Oklahoma City-based World Neighbors kicks off their eighth annual WorldFest international shopping market on Saturday, October 29 at the historic Oklahoma City Farmers Market in downtown Oklahoma City. This highly anticipated international shopping event will feature thousands of gorgeous, fair trade products for sale including jewelry from India, handbags…
Read More >ARTS: Artful Healing
When Integris Health Edmond opened October 3, it opened not only its doors but its walls – walls adorned with more than 200 art pieces by Oklahoma City-based Kalida Art, a company that was founded on the idea of bringing together unique images to tell a story.“Our art pieces are all photographs,” said co-owner Randy…
Read More >FOOD: Museum Cafe
Museum Cafe, located on the ground floor of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, is more than a Cafe: It’s an international fine-dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. According to Ahmad Farnia, general manager, they’re cafe in name but not in style. “When we opened in February of 2003, the original decor…
Read More >MY Edmond Outlook: Brenda Lyons
Name: Brenda Lyons, Citizen of the Year You were born in Tulsa. What brought you to Edmond?I got my first job in Edmond as an English teacher at CentralMid High School in 1976. My family and I have lived here ever since. You’ve worked in education for over 35 years. Where else have you worked?After…
Read More >The Kid & The CEO
When Tom Pace, CEO of PaceButler, wrote the book “Mentor: The Kid and The CEO” he based the story on a real-life experience. However, in Pace’s world, mentoring young men to create a better future for themselves isn’t just a one-time occurrence — it’s a way of life, and troubled individuals seem to find their…
Read More >The Zhudi Family
Oklahoma’s Zuhdi family knows how to make things happen, and with years of promotions experience under their belt, they are now bringing the sport of boxing to a new level in the state. Darla and Bill Zuhdi, creators of catBOX Entertainment, Inc., are promoting and producing standing-room-only boxing events in Oklahoma. With years of working…
Read More >Team Red Bowl
Under the bright African sun, children are playing soccer. Only one of the children speaks English, but their squeals of delight can be translated across any language. For Edmond resident Tracy Zserdin, watching her 8-year-old son, Jake, connect to children on the other side of the world is what it’s all about. “I just…
Read More >Triumph in Adversity
Automobile accidents claim the lives of more than 40,000 Americans annually, according to studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many crash victims survive but are left with physical reminders of the tragedy they’ve endured. For Lindsy Neely, injuries that could’ve destroyed her became the blessing she never imagined. Born and raised in Edmond,…
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