Inside: Around Edmond, Shop Local, Style, Sports, Fitness, My Home, My Yard
Women In Business
9 Influential & Inspirational Women
2010: The Year In Photos From The Great Blizzard To The Great Flood
Local Hero Judy Werber’s Story Could Save Your Life
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Around Edmond
Clean Your House ~ Literally & Figuratively. This last holiday season was a blur for our family, starting in November for us. November is really one of my favorite months of the year, with both of our son’s birthdays, Thanksgiving and a general feeling of peace. When our boys were small, it started off a crazy time, birthdays with huge wish lists, then a month of Christmas wish lists and of course, how Santa Clause was going to enter the equation. The perception we had as younger parents that everything on the list needed to be purchased always led to mad dash shopping trips while trying to sidestep mom’s & dad’s who were seasonally out of their mind. We’ve found that this wasn’t necessarily such a great idea. This year, we finally figured it out. Before Thanksgiving, I had started deep cleaning our home and realized that we had just too much stuff, and some great things that we hadn’t been using that I just knew someone else would love. Thinking about how certain organizations were collecting for those less fortunate really got me going. By the time I was done, we were left with only what we use daily. No more “Maybe we’ll use this later.” And we didn’t do this so we could fill the house back up on Christmas morning. We each got one another one gift and I have to say it made for a really awesome Christmas season and Christmas morning for our family. We spent more time with each other, instead of out battling the crowds. It was an amazing experiment that I think we’ll just keep as
a new tradition. In addition, the Christmas shopping that we did do was all done in the Edmond City Limits. This was a first for us, and really made for some great & unique gifts that everyone really liked. Now our home and minds are clear of all of the stuff that seemingly was just filler and a distraction to our daily living. As well, everything has its place. It took a lot of focus to accomplish this, along with running a family & business. It can be done if you put your mind to it. As far as New Year’s Resolutions go this year, we are continuing this trend to clean out all of our houses, both literally & figuratively, without the fear of dropping list’s off. We’ll all just go about taking care of what needs to be taken care of, one thing at a time. In this issue, we’ll talk about change in color for the new year with Jennifer Hick’s in My Home, how to address your garden with the dry conditions with Bruce Maxwell in My Yard, more great tips for Happiness Vol. 2 with Leann Richardson, How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions in Mind & Body with Haley Ray, and we go over all of the amazing events that happened here in Edmond that remind all of us how important family and friends really are, in our 2010 Year in Photos feature. And if family is your main concern, please read our Local Hero feature about how a mom, in her passing, may have just saved her two daughters lives. Happy New Year to all of you! 2011 is going to rock!
Sherri Hultner
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Locally Owned:
Edmond Wine Shop’s Vance Gregory
Thirty seven years ago there were only 2 licensed
“Wine & Spirit” stores here in Edmond. This was a new
concept then, one that many didn’t think would work. With competition being heavy, all one can do is have great
customer service, excellent selection and have a great connection with the public.
Vance Gregory, owner of the Edmond Wine Shop,
located at 15th & Boulevard, does just that. This last month his shop turned 37, and Vance proved that he is ahead of the
curve when it comes to all three of these concepts. Vance does extensive research with his wine collection to offer the best and the most unique brands, and his main goal is
to help educate people on their wine choices. And, there
isn’t an employee in his store that can’t help you on the same level as Vance. This level of service is what has put Edmond Wine Shop at the top of the list, here in Edmond.
Be sure to stop in, and if you have questions about your
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Health & Fitness A Letter From
Your Belly Fat By: Lara Veazey, MA, RD/LD, NSCA-CPT Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer
How’s it going? This is a letter from your old
Boot camp program.
pal, Belly Fat. We had a great Holiday, didn’t we?
Brings a tear to my eye whenever I even think
Lots of good times, great food, and sitting around
about that HLOKC Nutrition and Bootcamp
and eating a little too much.
workout program and all the belly fat it’s burned.
Are you ready to start another New Year with me in 2011? Well, I’m thinking about sticking
Heck, it’s fried more fat than a short order cook at a roadside truck stop.
around another year if you don’t mind, but you
So again, if you want to keep your dear old
might need to get a bigger pair of pants, as I was
belly around for another year, do NOT even think
thinking about expanding my place.
about starting HLOKC Bootcamp or even try to
So do me a favor, avoid that nutrition plan from that dietitian, Lara Veazey and the new Bootcamp
eat healthy, otherwise, it is all over friend, and you’ll never see me again.
workout you were thinking of doing. For almost a month last January , I nearly had to look for a
Your friend and spare tire,
new place to live. I felt like the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. Did you hear me yelling,
Belly Fat
“Help me, I’m melting!”? But boy oh boy, I sure was glad you gave up
However, if you are sick of me and want to
last year’s ‘Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution’
get rid of me for good, I suggest you sign up
and went back to just lifting utensils and not
for HLOKC New Years Nutrition and Fitness
dumbbells. Otherwise we wouldn’t have been able
Program.
to celebrate another Holiday together this year.
**Start this New Year in 2011 off right and
Don’t even contemplate going outside to
adopt Healthy Lifestyles habits to last you a
exercise. Nope, stay indoors where its warm
lifetime. It is time to get out of the Diet mindset and
and toasty by the fire and lounge in your trusty
set realist goals and create a nutrition and fitness
elastic waist band sweatpants, that’s the way to
plan you can stick with for life. Give yourself
go. Besides, it is much easier to stay inside all
and your family the gift of Health this year and
snuggled up on the couch instead of enjoying a
start taking steps to improve your life! With the
workout in the crisp winter air.
New Year approaching, it is perfect time to start
Well, it sure was good catching up with you.
a nutrition and fitness program and create habits
I’m sure we’ll be in touch more often, as long as
to adopt a healthier lifestyle. It’s your turn to get
you stay away from that HLOKC Nutrition and
healthy, toned, and gain confidence all year!
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Health & Fitness
WORKING OUT
Happy New Year! Time to get back to your routine! By Haley Ray, Owner of Body Language Fitness
Feeling ambitious and ready to start or get back on your
work out routine? Now is the busiest time of the year in the fitness world for two reasons:
1) People set new goals, resolutions for the New Year
2) We can’t fit into pants we wore before the holidays! Either way, I am excited to see the business the New Year
to see results overnight and it isn’t always going to be fun or convenient. We can’t give up as soon as something isn’t
easy or fun anymore. Our health is counting on us to take responsibility and stay committed to a fitness routine. Body
Language would love to help you stay focused & positive throughout 2011 - not just for 6 wks!
Body Language Personal Training Studio has had an
brings!! However, the sad thing is that up to 80% of the
exciting year and we are looking forward to an even better
weeks later! Don’t let that be you! Make it a goal to make
improvements!! If you haven’t been by in a while please feel
people who start an exercise program in January will quit 6
the whole year built around your health! Exercise and the
right diet will obviously play a huge role in that. Keep in mind it takes more than a month and sometimes even two
months to see a major difference!! This year, go into a work out routine with realistic ideas knowing that you’re not going
2011! We are adding more trainers, equipment and other
free to stop by or join us for a Saturday morning boot camp! We would love to hear from
you! Let’s make 2011 a great year together - achieving
goals and making a difference in your life and in the lives of those around you!
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Body & Mind
HAPPINESS VOLUME 2
By Leann Richardson, M.Ed., LPC
My next mission is to dissect the “TEN RULES FOR HAPPINESS” with a
little more depth. We tend to achieve things more readily when we understand
how they apply to us so we begin to act more purposeful in our daily lives and do more goal setting.
Rule #1: Don’t equate happiness with money. People adapt to income shifts
relatively quickly the long lasting benefits are essentially zero
Absolute truth, money won’t make you happy but another key piece is
that a University of Toronto study has found that when you are happy you see more. When you are in a happy mood, researchers have found that the visual
cortex is able to process more information. You see more details when you are
happy than when you are in a negative mood. These findings fit in nicely with other research findings that we are more intelligent, make better decisions, and are more creative when in a positive mood.
Sounds like a happy employee also could be receiving job promotions rapidly
moving him nicely up the pay scale or possibly becoming an entrepreneur with a vision that has them quickly heading towards the Forbes 500 list. So who says happiness can’t help you make money if happiness will allow you to process more information or being in a positive mood will enhance problem solving skills causing you to do better at what you are doing.
Now that should make you want to set your New Year’s resolution’s goal
as to getting happy this 2011. Which I know you can do but you have to follow
rules 1-9 of the rules for happiness on a daily basis to achieve your goals if
you are really serious about getting happy! Purposefully do something today that makes yourself and one other person happy!
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Home Safety
Generator Safety Tips By Sears.com
Even though we have yet to have a harsh winter fall upon us yet, as we have in years past, we just hate hearing the news stories when the power fails about whole families having to go to the hospital or worse. We’ve partnered with Sears Hometown, Edmond’s locally owned Sears store, located on 33rd St. just west of Broadway, to give you tips, when the time comes, on how to use your generator safely and how to choose the correct wattage for your personal needs. This may seem like an off topic, with the weather being so mild right now, however Oklahoma has crazy weather and it’s better to be prepared. Whether it’s for snow/ice storm power outages, tornado power outages or for camping out with friends or family in the spring, we hope you read these tips and keep this information handy! Selecting a generator that is correct for your needs: • Depending on their wattage output, generators will run anything from a small lamp to a number of large appliances. • To determine the size generator you will need, total the wattage of the maximum number of items you will be running simultaneously. For items with start up ratings higher than their run ratings, use the higher rating to determine your power requirements. • Inductive load appliances and tools such as refrigerators, washers, and power tools require additional wattage for starting the equipment. The initial load only lasts for a few seconds on startup but is very important when calculating your total wattage. If you’re running a 100 watt light bulb, a 200 watt slow cooker, a 1,200 watt refrigerator with a start up wattage of 2,900 watts and a 750 watt TV would require 3,950 watts. Portable generators come with two kinds of engines: • Side valve (SV) lawn mower type engines are designed for short duty jobs. • Overhead valve engine for long term or industrial applications. Safety & Important Operating Considerations: • Make sure you follow all safety precautions in the manufacturers instructions. • Be sure that children are not in the area while setting up or operating a generator for use. • Move your generator to a well-ventilated area outside your home. Do not use generators indoors as that may lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. • Keep your generator away from water and rain. • Check oil and gas. Store generator fluids appropriately
after using. • Always shut down the generator when refueling. • Always follow proper maintenance intervals. • Perform a dry run of your generator to make sure you are familiar of how you will operate it during a power outage. • Keep a flashlight handy to find your way to your generator. • Keep your generator conveniently located. • If your generator is equipped with electric start, keep the battery charged. • Run your generator occasionally to keep the engine well lubricated. • Keep an adequate supply of fresh gasoline and extension cords. (Use a fuel stabilizer in your fuel if you plan on storing it for extended periods of time. We learned this the hard way with 4 lawnmowers in 5 years.) edmondactive.com 11
My Yard
Tend To Your Tools By Bruce Maxwell
Happy New Year to everyone. Hope all was well with your Holiday season. It was one of my best ever. It seemed to be more relaxing than in past years. Thank all of you for shopping local this year. We had the best Christmas in 5 years at The Paper Lion. Thanks to you. I’m so grateful for all my blessings. Well enough said, on to what we all enjoy. It has been a very dry winter so far. (Unlike last year). If precipitation has been deficient (1” of snow of 1/10th of an inch of water), water lawns, trees, shrubbery, especially broadleaf and narrowleaf evergreens. Double check moisture in protected of raised beds. If you did not treat young pines for tip borers in November, do so before March. Check the gardening tools and equipment for repairs. Sharpen blades, repair mowers, edgers, sprayers and dusters. Inspect your irrigation systems. Make sure
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they’re winterized. Control overwintering insects on deciduous trees and shrubbery with dormant oil sprays when temperature is above 40 degrees. Do not use dormant oils on evergreens. A product containing glyphosate plus a postemergent broadleaf herbicide can be used on dormant bermuda grass in January and February when temperature are above 50 degrees. Make sure all planted beds are mulched at a 2” depth. Really there’s not a lot to do this month. It’s really been too cold to do much. These are just a few things we can do to prepare our landscapes for a nice transition into springtime which will be here before we know it. Thank goodness. Until next time, take care of yourself and be what you were born to be. Bruce Maxwell
My Home
How To Warm Up Your Home With 2011’s Hottest Color By Jennifer Hicks CID / Designing Diva Interiors, LLC / www.DecorateOKC.net/blog
For the last 45 years, Pantone LLC
has been the leading authority on color and each December they release the
color to be charming without being overwhelming. *Freshen
up
a
tabletop
with
color of the year for the following
botanicals. *Check out Hobby Lobby,
revolves around this color, using it
blooming stems like cherry blossom
twelve months. The entire home market to design the latest trends
Pottery
Barn
and
Michael’s
for
from ceramic tiles to throw
sample this color on your surface first since its so bold and can easily turn very, very wrong (Pepto anyone?). To get the purest version of this shade,
ask your mixer to use Pantone’s “Honeysuckle” 18-2120 and consider using it on accent pieces (your
pillows. Read on to learn
daughter’s
dresser)
or in small spaces (laundry
how to incorporate this year’s
room). I painted my walk-
hottest color, Honeysuckle,
in closet in a satin finish
into your home for an instant
Honeysuckle in the fall and
warm up after a chilly winter!
never looked back!
If you’re an obsessive trend
*Tackle boring tables.
worshipper, have no fear.
*Your accent tables don’t
beautifully with last year’s
a great place to inject the
2011’s “Honeysuckle” works
have to be boring! This is
hot color, “Turquoise” so
year’s hottest color into your
there’s no need to start over.
space. Try Urban Outfitters’
*Spice up your seating
*with
the Audra
Pier Side Table (not shown),
Painted
$98.00
Floral Slipcover at Pier 1 Imports, on sale for $59.99.
this girly shade.
pictured here throws a punch
*Scrub-a-dub in style.
of color into any room and
*Bath time has never been
looks great on chairs and
so fun with Anthropology’s
sofas alike! Check out Pier
1 and Target for pillows with hints of Honeysuckle.
*Wake up to a refreshing dose with
Pottery
its
its a kick in the pants for
throw pillow like the one
color*
With
hourglass shape and rivets,
Not a fan of slipcovers? A
of
online.
industrial distressed metal,
Barn’s
Curtain (not shown). Layer after layer
surface in need of some cheer.
honeysuckle makes any trend-lover
tall vase to bring this rosy shade to any
*Pick your paint wisely. *While
Woodland Organic Duvet and Sham,
there are many imitators, there are
playful set adds just enough of this
just right. You will definitely want to
$25-$99, catalog/online only. This
Smoldering Hues Shower
and Japanese Magnolia. Display in a
few paint companies that get this color
of frilly graduating shades of the swoon. $118, online. Consider adding
luxuriously-fragranced candles of the
actual Honeysuckle scent to complete your spa-like experience!
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Local Hero
Judy’s Story By daughters, Stacey Holden and Wendy Shepherd photo by Janna Goodwin
Cancer…it’s not what we ever expected on November 9th, 2010. That’s the day our mother, Judy Werber, went to have a “routine” gallbladder surgery. Instead, the surgeon discovered that she had tumor cells throughout her abdomen, which appeared to originate from her ovary. When mom woke up from surgery, we had to tell her the devastating news. This was a moment in time that we will never forget and the next 19 days would prove to be a whirlwind of emotions for us, our family and friends and especially for our mom. Before now, our mom loved life! She truly stopped to smell the roses. She enjoyed her daily walks with Annie, her dog. But to her, Annie was another child. Mom’s smile was beautiful and contagious. She was a child care provider, but it was hardly just a job to her. She spent her life pouring into the lives of the children she kept as well as their parents. She loved to shop, garden and go out to eat. Above all, our mom loved her family. She loved her grandchildren so much…all 6 of them! The day after her surgery, she had a CT scan to pinpoint exactly where the cancer was. We found out that the cancer had spread like a wild fire to many vital organs, including the liver. Thus, mom had stage 4 ovarian cancer. She only lived long enough for one appointment to her oncologist where she was tested for the BRCA genetic mutation that we later found out she was positive for. A BRCA genetic mutation increases the chance of breast and ovarian cancer. It’s likely our maternal grandmother, had the mutation as well. She died from pre-menopausal breast cancer at the age of 38. We couldn’t understand why our mom wasn’t diagnosed earlier. She wasn’t feeling herself back in May, just six months prior. She then began to reach out to her doctors. Her symptoms were indigestion, back pain and bloating. The doctors were not thinking about the possibility of cancer. She received many misdiagnosed ailments such as a urinary tract infection and congestive heart failure. All of which, was four months after her initial symptoms developed. Those four months proved to be crucial time lost, as her cancer was extremely aggressive. When this was presented to the oncologist, his response was “When one hears hoof beats, what is your first thought? 99% of people will think of horses.” On November 28th 2010, we lost our dear mom. That day, our mom became an unwanted statistic. Our message to you today is simple. Please be in tune with your body and educate yourself. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest cancer among women because it is so hard to detect. There are currently no screening tests for ovarian cancer like there are with cervical (pap smear) and breast (mammogram) cancer. Although all the doctors who cared for our 14 edmondactive.com
mother are excellent, compassionate and professional caregivers not one of them pieced together all the symptoms our mother was experiencing. It is up to you, the patient, to understand your body, your family history and be an advocate for yourself. Our mom took care of herself and never missed an annual pap smear or mammogram! The symptoms of ovarian cancer are vague and often mimic other more-common conditions, including digestion and bladder problems, just like our mom experienced. Symptoms to watch for: • Abdominal pressure, fullness, swelling or bloating • Pelvic discomfort or pain • Persistent indigestion, gas or nausea • Changes in bowel habits, such as constipation • Changes in bladder habits, including a frequent need to urinate • Loss of appetite or quickly feeling full • Increased abdominal girth or clothing fitting tighter around your waist • A persistent lack of energy • Low back pain • Excess hair growth If you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, we advise you to see a genetic counselor about testing for the BRCA gene mutation. Recent research has shown that preventive surgery to remove the ovaries in women who have a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can dramatically reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer. There is also a blood test available called CA 125 which is a protein that is found in greater concentration in tumor cells than in other cells of the body. In particular, CA 125 is present in greater concentration in ovarian cancer cells than in other cells. In most cases, 80% in fact, ovarian cancer is discovered in the advanced stages, often when it is too late. Our mom has not only given us life… she has saved our lives as well. Unfortunately, we didn’t discover our mom’s cancer until it was too late, but our hope is to prevent the same fate for ourselves, our children and many other women. Ovarian cancer whispers, so listen. Stacey and Wendy underwent genetic testing for the BRCA mutation. Both Wendy and Stacey tested positive for the mutation.
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Shop Local Aqua Nails & Day Spa AQUA NAILS DAY SPA Get ready for spring now by making an appointment now for your facial peel! Packages are available so call to make an appt. at 720-2782! And don’t forget your mani/pedi, massage or spray tan!
SUPER SUPPERS With 22 selections for healthy eating that are lowfat and are made fresh, along with side dishes, appetizers, entrees to entire meals, owner Millie Shores has it all available. Give Millie a call at 330-9156 or stop in to Super Suppers on Danforth Rd in Edmond!
BODY LANGUAGE FITNESS Located at 17200 N. May Ave in Edmond, Body Language Fitness offers all types of fitness plans to all levels of ability. Be sure to call Haley Ray to make your New Year’s resolutions come true! Call 405-761-4790
THE CLUBHOUSE BARBERSHOP Stop in to see Curtis and Co. at The Clubhouse Barbershop! Services for Men & Kids at affordabe prices make this upscale barbershop a great place to visit! Military discounts also available. Call at 286-2038 or stop in at 316 W. 33rd Street just west of Broadway. 16 edmondactive.com
FUNKY MONKEY For Funky, Trendy, Fun Clothing for everyone in family, stop in to Funky Monkey at 14101 N. May Avenue Ste 113, this holiday! With designer clothing by Flowers by Zoe, Juicy & True Religion and 7 for All Mankind for Men & Boys, there’s something for everyone with amazing sales still going on! Open Monday through Saturdays from 10 to 6 pm!
Renaissance Day Spa
RENAISSANCE SALON & SPA Pamper yourself in style at Renaissance Salon & Spa or give a gift certificate for that special someone for Valentines Day. They offer Massages, Facials, Mani/Pedi’s & more in a serene setting. Located in a charming 100 year old farmhouse at 10440 N. Broadway Extension just off of Britton. Give them a call to make an appointment at 751-8888!
ARCADIAN INN The Arcadian Inn is a Historic Boutique Bed and Breakfast celebrating 20 years of award-winning hospitality. 8 luxurious guestrooms with Jacuzzis for two, fireplaces and renowned for their Private Candlelit Breakfast. Just like their rooms, each cottage has a jacuzzi for two but they also have a screened porch with a hot tub and dry sauna. Of course, they all get the famous Breakfast including pancakes or waffles with their Vanilla-Butter Sauce. Located at 328 East First in the heart of Edmond, you can also follow at Facebook at ArcadianAarons! Give them a call now to book for Valentines Day at 348-6347!
THE MAKEUP BAR With Valentine’s Day on it’s way, be sure to stop by The Make Up Bar, located at 7646 N. Western Ave., for a facial, mani/pedi, massage, make up lesson or application, and take a look at their fantastic selection of products that will keep you looking fabulous before spring! Along with a fabulous selection of top of the line makeup, you can find gift items & gift certificates for nails, skincare & body, men’s items, travel, and for your home! For more information, give them a call at 810-1226, visit online at TheMakeupBar. com or follow along at Twitter & Facebook at The Makeup Bar!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner—don’t let it catch you by surprise! Plan ahead with delightful gift ideas from Scentsy, from our returning Hugs & Kisses Warmer to the exquisite Margot, our Warmer of the Month—both available for 10% off in January. We’ve also got a great selection of romantic fragrances to choose from. And don’t forget about your youngest Valentine - we haven’t! Take a look at our new Scentsy Buddy line - there truly is something for everyone! Whether you’d like to Buy, Host, or Join Scentsy, there truly is something for everyone. Visit www.perfectaromas. scentsy.us or call Heather Waller, Scentsy Independent Consultant at 405-514-9248.
THE BEEF JERKY EMPORIUM Having a quiet Valentine’s Day at home? Stop by the Edmond store which is located at 810 Danforth, next to Hobby Lobby, for an amazing selection of steaks, duck, sausages, tamales along with hot sauces, bbq sauces, pie fillings, spices, and over 50 kinds of jerky! Your Valentine will thank you! And check for them online at Facebook @ TheBeefJerkyEmporium!
CROSSFIT OKC Jason Boag, owner of Crossfit OKC on Enterprise Dr. here in Edmond offers a different philosophy to working out & training. It is a core strength & conditioning program that delivers a fitness that is by design, broad, general, and inclusive. to maximize results for any individual. You can follow Jason at Twitter & Facebook @CrossfitOKC, or at www.CrossfitOKC. com, or call at 405- 313-6996
POLE POSITION RACEWAY Be sure to stop into Pole Position Raceway in OKC on 2905 N.W. 36th St. in Oklahoma City, OK or give them a call at 405.942.2292 for track availability for personal or corporate parties! Great team building opportunity! Their hours are Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – Midnight
RESTORE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER Refresh and Restore yourself for the New Year! Call Restore Plastic Surgery Center at 715-2227 and ask about their winter specials on skin tightening, laser resurfacing, injectables and dermal fillers! Talk About It Tuesdays are also returning starting Feb. 1! Reserve your space now! Restore is located on 3824 S. Boulevard, and at Facebook @ Restore Plastic Surgery Center or at Twitter @RestoreSurgery.
SWEET PEACE Sweet Peace, located on Danforth Rd. just west of Santa Fe at 1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 111, has a great selection of gifts for your favortie Valentine’s. From Valentine’s candy bouquets to simple & unique candy, Sweet Peace has it all! As well, you can find some darling jewelry, tshirts, hoodies & caps, stuffed animals & more! Their hours are Tues - Wed: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs - Fri: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and don’t forget to follow Sweet Peace at Facebook!
EDMOND WINE SHOP Stop in to see the extensive wine selection owner Vance Gregory has put together for you and your Valentine. Are you new to selecting wines? The employees at Edmond Wine Shop are all very helpful and educated on every wine they carry, so don’t be shy, ask away! Keep your eye out for sales and specials at Twitter @EdmondWineShop & Located on 15th & Boulevard and open M – Sat. till 9 pm!
LOTSA NOODLES Located on Memorial just south of the AMC Theaters Quail Springs Mall, Lotsa Noodles is a great place to stop with your family & eat healthy for the New Year. From their Kids Eat Free Mondays to the excellent selection on their menu at a terrific price, Lotsa Noodles will become a family favorite! They also have catering available for your party or corporate needs! Their food is freshly prepared and they have anything from pasta, sandwiches, salads ~ You’ll the casual atmosphere! You can follow Lotsa Noodles at Facebook & Twitter @LotsaNoodles for daily upates & specials!
HOMETOWN SEARS EDMOND Be sure to stop in to Edmond’s own locally owned Sears store on Broadway, just next to Charleston’s, where you can find appliances (great sales with installation!), lawn equipment, generators & more! With an amazing selection of treadmills, tools, tv’s, water heaters, filters, even custom ordered countertops, by brands you trust! If they don’t have what you need, they can order it for you! You can stay in Edmond & save on name brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman & more! You can follow them at Facebook @Sears Hometown Store Edmond, OK or at Twitter @ SearsHTEdmondOK edmondactive.com 17
Women In Business
9 Influential & Inspirational Edmond Business Women By Sherri Hultner
PATTY WILTON OF SWEET PEACE How long have you been in business in Edmond? Our store has been open since July 2010.
What activities/organizations are you involved in within
the community?
First Christian Church, Edmond Chamber of Commerce, Deer
NATASHA BAIRD OF BAIRD INSURANCE AGENCY How long have you been in business in Edmond? My husband and I started the agency 6 years ago.
What activities/organizations are you involved in within
the community?
We are involved in several organizations, including the
Creek Chamber of Commerce, Tutor for City Care’s Whiz Kids.
Edmond Chamber of Commerce, Edmond Young Professionals,
a female owned business?
& I created a fundraiser to benefit The Kids’ Place of Edmond,
What challenges have you faced as a female in business or All the same challenges as any small business. Getting the
word out about who, what and where you are, and finding the right product and price point for the customer in Edmond. We have a unique combination of gifts and products in our store, with the Candy Bouquet and Peace Frogs together under one roof. Its a fun challenge!
How do you use social media for your business?
Our store has a facebook page, and our “likes” are increasing
daily. It’s a really fun way to let people know who we are and what are products are. We have also utilized Edmond Active, of course. We were a featured business in Shop Local for the Holidays.
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
It’s a tough balance, but I give myself two days off (store
closed) per week. My family members are also active supporters
of my business. My husband Marlin is my business partner, my
sister-in-law, Lee Anne Potter and her family are my biggest cheerleaders, and 3 of our 5 children have helped with the business at one point or another.
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and Top Oklahoma Professional Services. In 2008, my husband which has been a miniature golf tournament for the last 3 years. This year, we also started a College Fantasy Football Networking
league where we combined the love of sports with the desire to network with other local business owners.
What challenges have you faced as a female in business or
as a female owned business?
We do have a variety of challenges like any other small business,
but there aren’t any specific challenges that I face because I am a female.
How do you use social media for your business?
We use social media to stay engaged with our clients,
prospects, and the community as well as educating the public on insurance related topics in interesting and relevant ways. Farmers
also recently introduced sweepstakes that are pushed primarily through social media. We had one for the Rose Bowl and are
currently doing a Super Bowl Sweepstakes, which you can enter to win from our Facebook fan page Baird Insurance Agency Farmers Insurance.
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
As a business owner, it is difficult sometimes to separate your
Being at a university, social media is a big part of how we
business and personal life. It takes time and purpose to draw the
connect with people. I manage Central’s main Facebook page
biggest key is finding something you enjoy doing and make the
campus with facilitating pages for their university areas. Central
boundaries you need to create a separation between the two. The time to do it.
(facebook.com/uco.bronchos), and assist other communicators on also uses Twitter (twitter.com/UCOBronchos) and has a very active YouTube channel (youtube.com/UCOBronchos). We keep
it a positive place, with useful information and interesting stories.
More and more, this how students are choosing to communicate – we get lots of questions! You have to be willing to allow some healthy criticism, too, so they feel your social media pages are
places where they openly communicate. Often, your social media community will offer positive feedback to those criticisms.
We have had a lot of success with Facebook advertising, too
– it allows you to target specific groups who are likely open to your message and provides useful measurements and affordable ADRIENNE NOBLES OF UCO How long have you been in business in Edmond?
I have been at the University of Central Oklahoma in some
capacity since Sept. 2001, save for one year that I served as the
marketing director at an Oklahoma City architecture firm. I have been in my current position, Director of Communications and Marketing for the university, since Feb. 2008
What activities/organizations are you involved in within
the community?
I am the Recruitment Advisor for the Alpha Gamma Delta
sorority chapter at Central; a member of the Junior League of
Oklahoma City; chair of the 2011 Omelette Party benefitting the Oklahoma City Museum of Art; and do other volunteer work
with the Arts Council ok Oklahoma City, Lyric Theater and the deadCenter Film Festival.
What challenges have you faced as a female in business or
rates.
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
Now, this is always a challenge! Luckily, it’s one where I am
improving, too. At this point, I am not married and don’t have
children, so it can be easy to let work and community activities take up bigger and bigger chunks of time – especially in terms
of volunteer commitments. I’m learning, though, no matter
how much you enjoy these activities, it’s counterproductive to overlook the importance of personal time. Eventually, you are
spread so thin that no one is getting your best – and that’s no help to anyone! Today, I schedule my time for at the gym just like I
would a work appointment. I effort getting home before 8 at least
one night a week, and make time for friends and or family NOT attached to some sort of volunteer meeting one or two times a week. And I am learning the art of saying “no” gracefully. Doing this, I am a better professional, volunteer and friend!
as a female owned business?
LESLIE ANNE BUFORD OF OU MEDICAL CENTER
way back when I was a television news reporter and anchor (out
How long have you been in business in Edmond?
The only time I was ever aware of my gender as a challenge was
of state), and there were so many women entering the industry
I have been with OU Medical Center Edmond for 3.5 years
that stations were often scrambling to find male on-air talent.
now. It is amazing how fast the time goes and all the changes that
because of what I offer both as a person and a professional. I’ve
will celebrate 64 years in Edmond in February.
I am honestly blessed to work at a place where I feel valued
always tried to challenge myself to grow as a writer, communicator and team member rather than worry that my gender could be a challenge.
How do you use social media for your business?
have occurred at the hospital since I arrived. The hospital itself
What activities/organizations are you involved in within
the community?
I am on the Boards of the YMCA/Edmond and the Fine Arts
Institute. I also serve as one of the co-chairs for the Women’s
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Women In Business throughout Edmond, and have our Annual Free Flu Drive every fall. I’m working on big plans for our grand opening of our new
maternity unit this summer. Babies just make everything more cheerful!
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
Ha. I think that is a huge issue all women struggle with, and
would love to know if you find someone that says they have the balance all figured out!
Right now, I am at a more work-centered time in my life. There
Networking Council of the Edmond Chamber. In addition, I’m an Active member of the Junior League of OKC, the OKC Landrunner’s running club, and serve as the Chairwoman of the
Alumnae Advisory Committee for my sorority, Pi Beta Phi, at
is so much going on in the healthcare industry and in our hospital
in particular, it is easy to get wrapped up in progress. I’m also one of those annoying Type A personalities that can’t sit still and thrives on competition.
Oklahoma State University. I also volunteer at numerous events around the metro.
What challenges have you faced as a female in business or
a female owned business?
I’m lucky to work at an organization where the vast majority
(85%) of our employees are women! It is nice to know that women
can achieve a leadership position based on expertise and hard work. In fact, only one man, our CEO, Jordan Herget, is on our Administration Team! He likes to joke how he is outnumbered
in our bi-monthly meetings. It think it also is very encouraging that both Jordan and my past boss, Tayo Fichtl, were both very pro-employee. Both allow me much control over my work rather
than dictating minuate. I believe that at a hospital, there is definite
work that needs to happen to a high degree of success. Therefore,
people really do work together as a team to achieve positive results, regardless of gender.
There were definitely challenges when I first started on my
career path: as a new graduate fresh out of college, I worked
in the publishing industry pitching textbooks to professors. It was certainly difficult to gain respect of both male and female professors when I was three months out of college. I was mistaken for one of their students many times and wasn’t taken seriously
by either gender--mainly because I didn’t take myself seriously
enough. Eventually I wised up and closed some pretty big sales, but it was definitely the steepest learning curve I’ve ever faced. How do you use social media for your business?
We do use social media-- OU Medicine is on Twitter, Facebook,
and YouTube as well as the “traditional” websites. However, I
still believe in the old fashioned social media of getting your
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MARIANA VERGA LLOYD OF KELLER WILLIAMS KIVLEHEN HOUSE
How long have you been in business in Edmond?
In 1995, I began my career in Real Estate at Oak Tree Country
Club as the Director of Real Estate and Marketing. Prior to Oak
Tree, I was the Executive Director of the Central Oklahoma
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Moving from Architecture to Real Estate was quite a challenge. However,
it was an incredible opportunity and stepping stone to owning my own Real Estate Business with Keller Williams Realty in
Edmond. My only child and son, Benjamin Floyd, and I became Real Estate partners in 2002. We have since acquired our own
location at The Kivlehen House located at 525 N. Jackson. It is what Keller Williams National calls a Mega Agent Office. Keller
Williams Edmond is still our Broker, but because of our continued production and sales performance, they have allowed us to have
our own location. We are very proud of that accomplishment. We have been in this location since 2007 when the property
was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. We have
continued to grow in both sales and branching out into other areas
become aware of our events at The Kivlehen House as well as
our own development, Edinborough Pointe.
have the personal side of it all. Many times, I will find out on
of Real Estate including building homes and at one time owning
What activities/organizations are you involved in within
the community?
I moved from Oklahoma City to Edmond in 1984. Each year
we sit down and determine exactly which activities we want to become involved. In the past, I have served on the Edmond
become aware of the properties we have listed. In addition, you Facebook what is happening in the community and with a family through our Facebook friends. In fact, I believe Facebook is how we met you.
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
One of my biggest challenges, and always has been, is balancing
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Friends of the Jazz
my personal and business life. I am what a lot of people would
and Edmond Women’s Club. I was a Rotarian for many years,
to see houses on a weekend or evening (when it works for them),
Lab Board as well as the Historical Preservation Commission but resigned a few years back because of the lack of time. I
have remained an Honorary Member of The American Institute of Architects since 1993. Most recently, I joined the Edmond Republican Women’s Organization. I am extremely interested in
politics and the current state of our country. We are extremely blessed to be living in Edmond, Oklahoma where the economy
call a work-o-holic. Our business is service. When a client wants we make ourselves available. We know this is a choice we have to
make. We know that, at some point during the year, sales will be slower. We take that opportunity to slow down, reflect, and spend
some quality time with family and friends. It isn’t easy. I struggle with it every day.
If I had to give any advice to anyone starting their own
hasn’t been critically affected by the recession as other parts of
business, I would ask them first…”What is your Passion?” Then I
just completed the best year we have ever had since we ventured
does it look like once you are there?” Of course, this must be in
the country. Homes continue to sell in Edmond. Actually, we have out on our own.
What challenges have you faced as a female in business or
a female owned business?
would ask, “How are you going to Get There?” and finally, “What writing. I have found the hardest question to answer is, “What is your Passion?”
The biggest challenge in my life was being a single mom.
Trying to balance parenting and a career, or for that matter putting food on the table was never easy. There were times I felt guilty that I had to spend so much time working. While in the architectural profession, I traveled to Washington and other parts of the country often. Many times, I would take Ben with me.
He has had the opportunity to see many fabulous places and be
part of activities that many children would only read about. It has been a gift to work side by side with Ben since he was 20. I have had to be a mom and a dad to Ben. People wonder why we do
what we do...Ben was my “Big Why.” I wanted him to experience business. The opportunity came for us to work together, and we took it. There are many obstacles you have to overcome to succeed. I see them as opportunities to achieve. It hasn’t been
easy. We set goals each year, put them in writing and look at them every day. This helps us stay on track and focus.
How do you use social media for your business?
Social media is here to stay with regard to marketing. You make
new friends and expand your old relationships through Facebook
and other Social Media avenues. My son helped me understand this. We have a page for “the Kivlehen House.” People can
LISA PATE NEWBROUGH & DESIRAE NIXON OF RESTORE PLASTIC SURGERY
How long have you been in business in Edmond?
Desirae: I have worked in Edmond for 12 1/2 years. For 11
years, I worked for locally owned Citizens Bank of Edmond. The last year and a half has been with my brother, Scott Newbrough, owner of Restore Plastic Surgery Center.
Lisa: Restore Plastic Surgery Center has been open for 1 1/2
years.
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Women In Business What activities/organizations are you involved in within
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
Desirae: I attend Henderson Hills Baptist Church and have
so balancing my business and personal life is quite a challenge.
am a member of the Edmond Kiwanis Club and was recently
prioritize business demands as well as personal demands. This
the community?
volunteered with some of the church’s sponsored projects. I appointed the Key Club Advisor for Edmond North High School.
I volunteer my time and resources to help people, causes, and/or
Desirae: Restore Plastic Surgery is a family owned business,
Although it is necessary to find that balance it is also critical to area is something I continue to work on improving.
Lisa: I would say I am still trying to perfect this. My day is
events within the community.
divided into two parts: I work in the office in the mornings while
women’s ministry at Henderson Hills Baptist Church.
mom again. I can do some work from home, and I do a lot of our
Lisa: I am a volunteer at Charles Haskell Elementary and in the What challenges have you faced as a female in business or
as a female owned business?
Desirae: I’ve not necessarily experienced adversity as a female
our son is in Pre-K, then I pick him up and go to the house to be a
graphic design work at night after the kids are in bed, so I try to balance work in the mornings, home in the afternoons.
in business, however, our industry carries many misconceptions
that can be challenging to overcome. For instance, plastic surgery
is not about making someone look fake, but instead assisting individuals with genuine concerns, cosmetic or reconstructive, that, if corrected, would allow that individual restored confidence.
Lisa: I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 6 years and
really found my stride in that role. I loved being home with the kids and having time to cook dinner every night. So, my greatest
challenge has been learning how to work and run my household effectively. It’s a challenge all women face, and I am still learning how to do that.
How do you use social media for your business?
Desirae & Lisa: We have a Facebook page and we utilize
Twitter as well. We have used social media as a networking tool
to meet other business owners as well as potential patients. We
NIKKI GRAVES OF LADYBUGS AND LIZARDS CHILDRENS BOUTIQUE
How long have you been in business in Edmond?
My journey with Ladybugs and Lizards began a year ago this
plan to utilize our social media coupled with additional marketing
February and it has been one amazing one year.
that may concern or interest them.
the community?
avenues to educate our followers and potential patients on matters
What activities/organizations are you involved in within The success of my store is due in part to my involvement in
our amazing community. I have worked hand and hand with several of the Edmond schools by helping raise money for some
wonderful charities and I have given many hours of volunteer work to Cross Timbers Elementary where my children are in the 4th, 3rd, 1st and Pre-K grades. I am an active member with the EWC and blessed to have been able to reach several nonprofits
through my work with them. I am very passionate about children
and love the fact that I have been involved with Citizens Caring for Children.
What challenges have you faced as a female in business or
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I have been very blessed to have not faced any gender
Society
discrimination. My mother, Penny Cupp, through her work with
of
Edmond
Wedding Professionals,
NASA in the 70’s, broke through the barrier of female inequality
resigned in 2010.
in the work place. Because of her generation of trailblazers we
What
are not faced with the same issues as 20/30 years ago. My mother
challenges
have you faced as a
helped equipped me with the knowledge and examples of women
female
in the workplace and I hope when my daughters are my age this
in
business
or a female owned
will no longer be an issue.
business?
How do you use social media for your business?
Owning
Facebook has been an incredible platform for Ladybugs and
where
Lizards. Through the social networking site I am able to offer
a
women
place
can
come and get a gown
my customers sneak peeks and special offers and discounts. The interaction that it allows with my customers is amazing and we
designed for them has
of my customers children/grandchildren/neices/nephews in our
lot of women think they
to keep up with the latest styles from our vendors and post photos
or Dallas for a designer
have reached over 900 friends to our site. I love seeing posts
had many challenges, a
clothes both for everyday and special occasions. It also alllows us
have to go to New York
of new lines before they are even in the store.
gown, so one of the
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
Wait! There is a personal and business life, they are not one in
the same?!?!?!?!?! The store is not just mine but also my families.
It is a piece of my heart and a dream that has become a tangible reality. My children, husband, and parents are always at the store at some point during the day. As a mother there are nights when
you come home, eat dinner with your family, put the kids to bed
and continue to work until 2am. I am thankful for wonderful
friends and family who always step in to help when needed and sometimes without even being asked. I am also eternally grateful
for an amazing store manager, Sandi Armstrong, who will always
challenges has been educating women in Oklahoma that we are here and they don’t have to travel to get a designer wedding gown. The other challenge has was in 2006 I was diagnosed with
skin cancer on my face. I don’t really talk about it, but as a female this has affected me. Keeping busy with the work of D’Plazzo and through lots of prayer I’m working on using this challenge to
let others know that no matter what you have to go through you can overcome.
How do you use social media for your business? D’Plazzo Couture Designs is on facebook and twitter, as well
take the lead and allow me to put my family first. Being a mom
as our website with blog page. I use social media in many aspects,
business it is very important to be surrounded by people you
know about the designer services we have to offer.
of four young children, ages 10, 9, 6 and 4, and having my own
especially to keep in contact with my clients and let everyone
trust and love. It makes “balancing” not just a possibility but a
How do you balance your business life and personal life?
reality!!
DEBRA SANDERS OF D’PLAZZO GOWNS How long have you been in business in Edmond? Jan 2011, D’Plazzo Couture Designs will have been in business
for six years. At the beginning D’Plazzo only designed couture gowns, but in 2007 we began wedding planning services.
I always want my family to come first, but designing couture
gowns and being a wedding planner is a lot of work; so, I try my
best to keep my schedule where I can spend time with my family and work with brides. We can get so caught up in the business world and miss out on the most important things in our lives, and
I never want to do that. I want to be a person that keeps my focus of what is important in life.
What activities/organizations are you involved in within
the community?
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Photo Feature
2010: The Year In Photos By Chris Hultner
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2010 WEATHER It goes without saying that the weather plays a major role in Oklahoma life. We seem to get it all, and then some. In 2010 the weather particularly intense through all the seasons. We kicked off the year with a 100-year blizzard / ice storm that made a mess of all the roads. Just seven days after the 11th anniversary of the May 3rd tornado outbreak, Oklahoma was hit with another tornado outbreak the virtually followed the same path as the 2003 storms. This tme east Norman took the biggest hit with many houses damaged or destroyed. On June 14th, 2010, Edmond was hit with a huge rain storm that, according to NOAA, dropped 12.31 inches of rain inside a 24 hour period. The downpour caused the Chisholm Creek to overflow its banks, flooding every neighborhood along its path and causing millions of dollars in damage. There were cars washed off roadways and swift water rescues, but thankfully no one was killed. In the Summer we didn’t get any relief from the weather. We had the 15th warmest Summer on record and one of the driest as well. Here’s to hoping for a more normal weather cycle in 2011.
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Photo Feature 2010 PEOPLE Edmond is full of interesting and talented people and this past
year we got to hang out with a few of them. We got to meet Miss
Oklahoma, Emoly West and found her to be an intelligent and impressive young woman. Hopefully, by the time you read this she will have been crowned Miss America for 2011.
We also got to hang out with our old friend, and Edmond native,
Mat Hoffman. ESPN and another old friend of ours, Spike Jonze, made a documentary of Mat’s BMX career titled “The Birth of
Big Air” In the documentary Mat is credited with progressing BMX ramp riding to new heights by pushing the limits of his bike
and body. Most of the feats highlighted in the documentary I got to witness firsthand while I was a staff photographer for BMX Plus! Magazine.
Another highlight for us 2010 was getting to sit down with
Edmond’s Mayor, Patrice Douglas, for a candid discussion about
promoting local business. Earlier in the year Mayor Douglas
started a campaign to get Edmond residents to spend their money with local business and keep their sales tax revenue here in the city as sales tax revenue dropped six percent in 2009.
Edmond Cheyenne Middle School student, Greyson Chance,
became an overnight celebrity when a YouTube video of his
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rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” went viral. To date that
video has been viewed more than 36 million times and Greyson
has since signed a recording deal with Ellen DeGeneres’s new record company.
Oklahoma’s first female Governor, Mary Fallin, made a
campaign stop in Edmond during Liberty Fest last July 4th.
Of course she went on to win the election and was recently inaugurated as Governor.
Photo Feature 2010 SPORTS Last year was a big year for sports in Edmond. Our local High
Schools brought home 18 State Championships. UCO played host to the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships. And UCO
also hosted the Endeavor Games—by far the most inspirational sporting event of the year in our great city.
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2010 EDMOND STATE CHAMPIONS GOLF Team Edmond North Boys ‘05-’10 Individual Taylor Moore, Edmond Memorial SOCCER Edmond North Girls TENNIS #2 Boys Doubles Mathieson-Spring, Edmond North #? Boys Doubles Price-Reed, Edmond North #2 Boys Singles Nate Roper, Edmond North #2 Girls Singles Ann Pepper, Edmond North Boys Team Edmond North Girls Team Edmond North TRACK & FIELD Girls 1600 Relay Edmond Santa Fe, 3:59.84 Girls 3200 Relay Edmond North, 9:27.10 Girls 800 Hannah Helker, Edmond North, 2:16.82 Girls Pole Vault Miranda King, Edmond North, 11-04.00 Boys 1600 Adam Godwin, Edmond North, 4:25.40 Boys 3200 Adam Godwin, Edmond North, 9:34.80 Boys 300 IM Hurdles Gunnar Nixon, Edmond Santa Fe, 38.59 Boys Long Jump Vashon Williams, Edmond Memorial, 22-05.50 VOLLEYBALL Edmond Memorial edmondactive.com 29
Events Calendar JANUARY 2011
Golf Tournament 22
Edmond Author’s Book Fair
6-Hole Scramble, 6-Hole Best Ball,
Author’s pre-registration required Time:
6-Hole Alternate Shot. Must have an
Show
1pm-4pm. Location: Edmond Historical
Official USGA Handicap. Entry Fee
Location: Downtown Community Center
Society & Museum
covers green fees, cart, range balls,
15-28
Youth Impressions Juried Art
tee prize and other prizes. Time: 21
Broadway Tonight - Neil
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Kicker Arenacross
10:30am. Price: $60 Per Man. Location:
Location: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie
KickingBird Golf Club
performers singing songs from more
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FEBRUARY
than a century’s worth of hit Broadway
National Ballet Theatre
musicals. Some of the music to be
Since its premiere in 1877, Tchaikovsky’s
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performed will include “Tonight,” “Don’t
“Swan Lake” has become one of the most
Fine Arts Auction presented by the Fine
Rain On My Parade,” “Dancing Queen,”
revered of classical ballets. The Russian
Arts Institute. Time: 7-10pm. Location:
“Tomorrow,” “Memory,” “Phantom of
National Ballet Theatre was founded in
Oak Tree
the Opera,” “Funny Girl,” “Babes in
Moscow during the transitional period of
Arms,” and many more. “Following the
Perestroika in the late 1980s, when many
4-6
enthusiastic response to last season’s hit
of the great dancers and choreographers
Location: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie
‘100 Years of Broadway,’ we decided
of the Soviet Union’s ballet institutions
to bring the show back with a different
were exercising their new-found creative
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Broadway cast and song lineup,”
freedom by starting new, vibrant
Enjoy a wonderful candle lit dinner and
Broadway Tonight producer Greg White
companies dedicated not only to the
show featuring OC music students. Time:
said. This year’s cast includes Rob Evan,
timeless tradition of classical Russian
6:00pm. Location: Recital Hall at OC
Carter Calvert, Danny Zolli, Sandra
Ballet but to invigorate this tradition
Joseph, and Mark Kudish who have all
as the Russians began to accept new
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appeared in major roles on Broadway
developments in the dance from around
Time: 9am. Location: Mitch Park
including “CATS,” “Evita,” “The
the world. Since then, the company has
Phantom of the Opera,” and “Fiddler on
established itself as one of the premiere
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the Roof.” Berg was the composer/lyricist
ballet touring companies of the Russian
Featuring the OC Symphonic Band, Jazz
of the hit off-Broadway musical “The
Federation. Time: 7:30pm. Price: $28-
Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra. Time:
Prince and the Pauper,” which ran for
$68. Location: Armstrong Auditorium
2:30pm. Location: Hardeman Auditorium
Berg’s “101 Years of Broadway” The musical revue stars five Broadway
“Swan Lake” - Russian
Spring Sampler Auction
Lazy E Tri K Barrel Racing
Valentine Caberet
Frigid Five Miler
Winter Concert
at OC
two years at the Lamb’s Theater in New York City, and is currently writing the
28-30
American Bicycle Association
music for the Broadway-bound musical
BMX
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“Grumpy Old Men,” based on the hit
Location: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie
Time: 7:30pm. Location: Mitchell Hall Theater
film. Time: 7:30pm. Price: $40 and $30. Location: UCO’s Mitchell Hall Theater 30 edmondactive.com
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13th Annual 2-Man Iron Man
UCO Symphony Orchestra
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UCO Wind Symphony Concert
carry on the Vienna Boys Choir s illustrious
Time: 7:30pm. Location: Mitchell Hall
tradition as the world s preeminent boy
Theater
choir. The Vienna Boys Choir is a worldclass ensemble that is a guaranteed delight
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The Crucifier of Blood
The Crucifer of Blood is an ingenious
the entire family. Time: 7:30pm. Price: $15$30. Location: Armstrong Auditorium
pastiche of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, primarily “The Sign of Four.”
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Music Dept. Recital
Taking place in 1887, it deals with the Agra
Music dept. recital featuring OC music
Treasure stolen 30 years before by two
students. Time: 2:30pm. Price: Free.
English officers who are finally overtaken
Location: Recital Hall at OC
by the curse that has bedeviled them with foul horrors. The play’s momentum moves
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The Crucifier of Blood
forward from India to Baker Street to
The Crucifer of Blood is an ingenious
spooky Pondicherry Lodge in Maidenhead
pastiche of Conan Doyle’’s Sherlock
to a Limehouse opium den to a boat chase
Holmes stories, primarily “The Sign of
on the Thames as Holmes’s investigation
Four.” Taking place in 1887, it deals with
delves deeper into a past that at times
the Agra Treasure stolen 30 years before
shrouds itself in secrets and protects itself
by two English officers who are finally
with violence. (Suitable for ages 12 and
overtaken by the curse that has bedeviled
up.) Time: 8pm. Price: $8 - Senior, Group
them with foul horrors. The play’s
& Student Discounts. Location: OC’s Judd
momentum moves forward from India to
Theatre
Baker Street to spooky Pondicherry Lodge in Maidenhead to a Limehouse opium den
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Vienna Boys Choir
to a boat chase on the Thames as Holmes’s
No group of child musicians has won more
investigation delves deeper into a past that
renown than the incomparable Wiener
at times shrouds itself in secrets and protects
S ngerknaben, founded by Emperor
itself with violence. (Suitable for ages 12
Maximilian I in 1498. Six centuries later,
and up.) Time: 8pm. Price: $8 - Senior,
the famed Vienna Boys Choir continue
Group & Student Discounts. Location: OC’s
to delight music-lovers across the globe
Judd Theatre
with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs and medieval chant. Gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty, they
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