Simone’s Kids
Simone Puccinelli says she grew up with a heart for kids and in a way, she now has hundreds. Since starting Simone’s Kids in 2010, the Arcadia resident has guided the non-profit to build a primary school, high school, and medical clinic in Nakaseke, Uganda, all as a means to give students hope for their…
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JackBe Grocer
It was an icy winter night in 2005. A tired mom with three tiny children simply needed a gallon of milk. She wondered why you could get a burger and fries at a drive-thru, but not milk or eggs. That night, a seed was planted. Jennifer Neef knew she wasn’t the only weary mom, and…
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Brett McPherson’s Yellowstone Style
If the room of your dreams includes leather, wood, stone, and antlers—then Brett McPherson may be the designer for you. Her “Luxury Western” style is found in prominent, but private, homes in Oklahoma and Texas–but her style has not escaped the eyes of some big names in the industry. If Neiman Marcus or a little…
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Linda LaFleur: 82-Year-Old Point Guard
Eighty-two-year-old Linda LaFleur claims she’s lived an average life. But three masters degrees, a doctorate, decades of military service, and present-day basketball pursuits add up to anything but average. Linda is currently training for her ninth Senior Games, with her sights set on nationals. The Oklahoma Senior Games unite athletes ages 50 and up in…
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Celebrating Life After Breast Cancer
I was just demoted, and I’m thrilled. I’ve moved down from semi-annual mammograms back to yearly ones. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m more than four years cancer-free. I’m not back to my old self again, and I never will be. This journey has changed me in ways I didn’t expect, but many…
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A LOOK Back: Halloween 1952
Students in Mrs. Dome’s kindergarten class dress up for Halloween in 1952. The children are decked out in costumes of basic characters—rabbits, clowns, devils, cowboys, cats, and a pig, in the classroom which was located behind Mrs. Dome’s house at 403 College Circle. Although the street and the house are no longer there, and costume…
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Dr. Tracy Kuykendall, Dermatologist
Keep your skin healthy and beautiful with expert, close-to-home care from Dr. Tracy Kuykendall. Dr. Kuykendall is an Edmond-based, board-certified dermatologist offering a full range of medical and cosmetic services at her clinic, Kuykendall Dermatology. Protecting Against Skin Cancer If you’ve never had a skin cancer screening, Dr. Kuykendall recommends scheduling a baseline check as…
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Local Medicare Advisors
Confused about Medicare? Stephenie Woody and Andy Archer can help. With more than a decade of combined experience, they’re committed to helping each client find the plan that fits best. Trusted Guidance from Local Experts Based in Edmond, Andy and Stephenie are licensed brokers for all the Medicare insurance providers in Oklahoma. They meet with…
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Attic Conversions
When James Howell renovated his own attic in 2001, he wasn’t starting a business, he was finding a solution. Rather than relocating, building on, or suffering for lack of space, James made the most of his existing attic space, creating a fully built-out extension of his house where his family and friends could feel at…
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In Other Words with Dave
Edmond’s 3rd annual Cycle 66 Ride is happening in early November. The event hosts a variety of bicycle rides on and around Route 66. There’s a 10-mile, 33-mile, and 66-mile ride – there’s even a 1-mile ride for kids. The spectator favorite of the day is the competitive closed-course race around Downtown Edmond. These races…
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Jay’s Journey!
Hard to believe it’s the anniversary of my son’s heavenly journey, and no, it doesn’t feel like a year. It feels like yesterday and forever rolled into one. Can’t begin to describe how much I miss him. Every day, in my heart and mind, I see Jay sitting in his favorite chair watching TV or…
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