Eat. Shop. Play.
Stella Upcoming Edmond Events A Look At Edmond’s Roadside Art Marc & Jenny Try To Break BadHabits The Quest For Baby
Sheldon’s Pumpkin Patch
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Metro Flavor
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My Home
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Life Happens
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My Yard
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V. 5, ISSUE 09, Oct 2013
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Welcome to the Oct./Nov. Issue of Edmond Active! I will be trying some new things with the magazine over the next few months to make it more fun for our readers! You all have come to know our blog Around Edmond at EdmondActive.com and so I thought I’d make this column a little more like our blog. In our blog we always highlight community events and pass along information given to us by readers and businesses, alike. So I have decided to take the print calendar out of our magazine, and highlight events here instead! If you’d still like a full and complete community calendar, you can find it at the site, and you can always submit your events online at no charge! It’s not a party unless everyone is invited and this always makes for terrific community collaboration. Local Edmond Halloween events will start off for residents with the Arcadia Storybook Forest from 10/23 to 10/30 and from 5:30 to 8:30 each evening. If you have little ones, this event is always a favorite and just a little less spooky for little people. On Friday and Saturday, 10/25 & 10/26, at Gracelawn Cemetary is the 1st annual Historic Ghost Tours. You can get more information on this event, which is $7 per person at our events calendar or by purchasing tickets from Silver Leaf Gems at 19 N Broadway in Downton Edmond. Speaking of Downton Edmond, the annual Trick or Treat on the Street event has been relocated as we reported in our online blog Around Edmond at the beginning of October. According to Mary Edwards, president of DEBA, the event has been relocated due to the construction going on at the new Public Safety Center. It will the same as far as all of the fun events they have always offered, it’ll happen on Halloween night from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Farmer’s Market area in the Festival Marketplace in Downton Edmond! Another Halloween Night event that is a first time event will be the Spring Creek Candy Rock Block Party. It will include trick or treating at all of the Spring Creek shops, music, inflatables and a talent show for kids! It happens Thursday 10/31 at 15th & Bryant and from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Open Houses are coming to local boutiques Serendipity Market, 2 Doors Down Furniture Consignment and to Emory Anne Interiors! Serendipity Market’s open house will host their event November 2, with refreshments, gift certificate giveaways & more! It’s also their anniversary, so be sure to stop by, take a look around and say hi! Serendipity Market is located at 917 E Danforth! 2 Doors Down & Emory Anne Interiors will host their open houses on Thursday November 7 from 4 to 8 pm and will have cocktails & refreshments to thank all of you for your business and highlight what’s new in store for the holidays! All of these boutiques are amazing and I highly suggest marking your calendars! Enjoy this issue as it’s thene is about faith and family and the miracles that come with both!
The Spring Creek Community would like to invite you to the Candy Rock Block Party on Halloween Night. This is a family friendly event with Music, Inflatables, and Trick Or Treating . Local Businesses will be opening their doors as Candy Stops for kids 12 and under. There will be stages at multiple locations hosting kids & family Bands, and a talent show of Edmond kids. Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Price: Free Location: Spring Creek shopping centers – 15th & Bryant Extra Info: www.springcreekblockparty.com If your child would like to perform on our Edmond Kids Got Talent stage then you can contact Terry Cuthbertson at 405-341-5200. Spots are limited, so please contact us as soon as possible.
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A few more upcoming events around Edmond and in the metro are the Howloween Adoption Event held at the Edmond Animal Shelter on Friday Oct. 25, from 10 am to 10 pm. The fun for kids starts at 4 pm while adoptions will go all day. Great event, and a great chance to adopt a pet! This month we were surprised with an amazing hand blown glass pumpkin from the amazing owner’s of Italian Jim’s and Bella Forte Glass Studio. They wanted to give us something to make us smile and for all that we do in the community. This was one of the nicest things we’ve had happen and we are completely humbled by their generosity. If you’ll stop by the Myriad Gardens during their Pumpkinville event, you’ll have a chance to pick up one of these amazing pumpkins that are for sale! Gorgeous pieces and worth taking a look at! Moving on into November, we will have more and more events including the December Christmas events listed on our online calendar! We did receive this listing for the Santa Market held in Downtown Edmond and which is Edmond’s largest craft show! There will be so many talented crafters at this even on November 23 from 9 to 5 pm in the Edmond Community Center that you won’t want to miss it! And the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association which is a great organization! Please come by our website and like our Facebook Fanpage to keep up with new events and daily inspiration from our advertisers! Have an amazing month, enjoy the changing colors around town, enjoy time with family and friends, and we’ll see you around Edmond!
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Santa Fe Volleyball Takes State
Congratulations to the Santa Fe Lady Wolves Volleyball team for winning the State Championship. The number 1 ranked Lady Wolves took on Edmond North in an all-Edmond final. They took down North in 3 straight sets to cap off a 36-1 season. This is the fifth time Santa Fe’s Volleyball team has won the state title. Their last Championship was in 2004
Homecoming
Edmond sure does love parades and this month we got three of them thank to all three schools having Homecoming. Next up on the parade schedule is the annual Christmas Parade. See you there.
THE GREAT PUMPKINS Definitely the best place to stock up on all your Halloween and Fall decorations is Sheldon’s, on Broadway. For more than 20 years Sheldon’s has been a staple for seasonal goods like pumpkins, Christmas Trees or Spring plants. This season is no different as they have the widest selection and variety of pumpkins and gourds anywhere in the Edmond area.
6A High School Football Rankings
School Name W-L Lawton 7-0 Jenks 7-0 Westmoore 6-1 Union 5-2 Broken Arrow 5-2 Midwest City 5-2 Edmond Memorial 5-2 Washington 5-2 Sapulpa 5-2 Edmond Santa Fe 5-2 Norman North 5-2 Bixby 5-2 Mustang 4-3 Edmond North 4-3 Southmoore 4-3 Bartlesville 4-3 Yukon 4-3 Edison 4-3 Owasso 3-4 Norman 3-4 Putnam City North 3-4 Page 3-4 Choctaw 3-4 Enid 3-4 Putnam City 2-5 Eisenhower 2-5 Putnam City West 2-5 Stillwater 1-6 Moore 1-6 Muskogee 1-6 Ponca City 0-7 Grant 0-7
Pct. 1.000 1.000 0.857 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.714 0.571 0.571 0.571 0.571 0.571 0.571 0.429 0.429 0.429 0.429 0.429 0.429 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.000 0.000
PF 327 251 214 292 234 202 196 257 236 238 289 216 238 180 240 217 202 165 190 209 163 224 211 173 157 143 179 163 162 120 55 58
PA 125 102 124 126 136 106 108 174 168 177 240 178 165 112 187 175 191 164 173 218 176 246 252 230 165 201 319 258 269 261 323 351
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Metro Flavor
Arcadian Inn’s Vanilla Butter Sauce Martha Hall, Innkeeper at the Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast in Downtown Edmond, makes what we think might be the world’s best topping for pancakes! Martha’s Vanilla Butter Sauce is something that should be a staple at every holiday table for breakfast, and is available for sale for $10 per bottle, just in time for the holidays! To order, give Martha a call at the Arcadian Inn Bed & Breakfast at 405-348-6347!
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Metro Flavor
Spiced Apple Cider Margarita (After trying this recipe, my taste would have you use apple juice instead of cider and very little cinnamon.) Yield 1 Time: 5 mins Ingredients: 1 ounce Grand Marnier 1 ounce
gold tequila 5-6 ounces sweet apple cider orange segments and apple slices cinnamon + cane sugar + coarse sugar for glass rimming cinnamon sticks for garnish Directions: Add a few spoonfuls of cane sugar, coarse sugar and cinnamon to a plate. Run an orange segment around the edge of the glass, then press into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the rim. Add a few orange slices in the bottom of the glass, fill with ice, then add the Grand Marnier, tequila and apple cider and stir to mix. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
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My Home
Cozy Up
There isn’t anything I love more than a cozy place to curl up when the weather starts to turn cool. When I was out visiting with local boutiques, I stopped by Emory Anne Interiors for a little holiday home inspiration. My favorite line that Anne McCarthy has brought to Edmond is the Company C brand. It’s high fashion, extremely detailed and amazingly cozy to the eye - and comfortable, too! This particular couch and accessories just stood out to me and I wanted to share with all of you. Emory Anne Interiors has anything and everything you could want or need for entertaining at your tailgate parties or holiday get togethers, highly unique home and personal accessories and art, and a few of the most unique furniture lines in Edmond. As well, if you’re in need of design services, this is also available! Located on 33rd Street between Kelly & Santa Fe and open from 10-6 pm Mon. - Sat. Don’t forget the Holiday Open House on Nov. 7 between 4-8 pm for a chance to see what’s new for the holidays!
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Life Happens
Worked Over:
Stories From Parents Who Want To Get Fit Marc’s Side...Chains of Habits
so conflicted. I had a real tough childhood with absolutely no
Who likes to have a beer when you’re watching a football
male role models while subjected to abuse on all levels. Needless
game? Or how about the 2 cups of coffee before leaving the
to say, my young adult life was less than stellar, but I found help.
house? I drive to work the same way almost every day. I’m pretty
Since that time, I find myself searching for all of the things I’ve
sure I brush my teeth the exact same way every time. I complain
always read about; being content, being at peace, doing things
to my wife about the same stupid things that get us into the same
for myself etc.
stupid argument time and time again. Habits. It seems like the
I am grateful for these struggles, because I am conscious of
one’s that are not so great for me, I have on lock down. Why can’t
them. As a young man and even a child, I was just depressed,
I make my health a habit? I mean a good one.
anxious, and lost. Now I have the woman of my dreams as
So here’s the challenge with exercise for me...it’s the
my best friend, 3 beautiful daughters, and a great career. But I
motivational piece. I’ve got to admit, this husband and dad thing
suppose I am still on hyper alert from my past, and trying to build
threw me for a loop. I find myself often times wondering if I’m
new habits and new memories.
good at any of it, or if I am just stretched so thin that I’m not
These days, it’s about treating me well and recognizing that
useful at any of it. I’m pretty sure that many dads feel this way...
I am worthy of all of the things I was worthy of all along. The
at least I hope so.
problem are the “tapes.” You may know the tapes; the ones
It has been tough for me to carve my new identity through all
full of insecurity and fear. Being conscious of my thoughts
of this. I have never been more happy, and I have also never been
and questioning them is a blessing but also can be exhausting.
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Life Happens
Humans are responsible for all sorts of projections of thoughts... sometimes unknowingly.
My friend Cara encouraged me to come to a circuit training class with her and I love it. I’ve settled into a Tuesday Thursday
Every time I have tried to begin exercising in the past 5 years,
routine of going to the YMCA for class in the morning and I
I have stopped because it was the wrong reason. There is a
feel great. I haven’t lost weight necessarily but I feel better and
difference between knowing and saying that “I will do this for
stronger! Add in a walk to the park or trip to the zoo and I’m
myself first,” and actually feeling that way. I tried, and I failed.
getting in 3 days of exercise. Best I’ve done in a while. I still
I tried, and I failed. I found myself wanting to get muscular
want to try another class. I’ve been going to the grocery store
because my masculinity was threatened because I didn’t know
with meals in mind and Marc and I have been eating much better
where I fit into my new life. That was ridiculous and child-like...
dinners. I’ve got a little more work to with the girls meal variety
it only took me a few weeks to figure that one out.
but I’m not giving up! And the donut shop? Well, I’ve cut back
I found myself trying to compare myself to my 25 year old “athletic body,” and that lasted a few months before I realized
but I haven’t quit. It’s sooo delicious! So overall I’m proud of my progress. Thanks for holding me accountable!
that I was imagining this “fit” version of me. The motivations go
They say if you can do something 21 times it will become
on and on. I was never able to reach the one that I knew I had to
habit. I’ve got lots of bad habits. My trouble is getting the healthy
get to...the illusive...”just do it for yourself.” And besides, what
ones to stick. I also think realistic expectations of new healthy
fun is that if I can’t show it off? But I’m married now, and the
habits is key. You cant say you’ll change everything tomorrow
days of sitting by the river as a single young man have long past.
and expect to have success. I feel like I’m almost there with the
Now I spend more time changing diapers and cleaning up toys
workouts becoming habit. I’m to the point where I miss it if I
off of my floor.
don’t go. That’s progress! Marc is intense. I mean INTENSE.
Now, I told y’all before...I’m an over-thinker. I just can’t do
He has a drive like I’ve never seen. I don’t have that fire yet.
something the easy way and let it be. I have to have a reason, a
I’m still waiting. So, in the meantime, I really have to work at
drive, a focus. So I continued to search. Sometimes I would get
making healthy choices. There’s no doubt my Achilles heel is
so pissed off at myself for just not being able to do it for myself.
my poor eating habits. For the next month, I’m going to focus
Why was this so &%^$ing hard? Scared of failing? Scared of
on what I’m putting in my mouth. I won’t over complicate it.
being judged at the gym? What was it?
More fruits/veggies less white processed sugary stuff. I’m going
So I took a break...I was mentally exhausted of trying. And
to keep a food journal which has been been proven to help. With
then it happened. I don’t know how, and I don’t know why. It just
the holidays fast approaching, being aware of what I’m eating
happened. I felt it naturally. I knew that I wanted to get fit. I knew
will be more important than ever. In the past, I’d do great for 2
that I wanted to be a role model for my girls. I knew that I wanted
days, fall off the wagon, then just quit trying. A vicious cycle I’m
to be a muscled packed hunk for my wife. I knew that I was
not interested in repeating. So one deliberate foot in front of the
tired of fighting me. I got out of my way. I don’t have the magic
other is my plan. My aerobics teacher said the other day, “ even
motivational pill. The only thing I can think of is persistence. I
if you don’t feel like being here, being here and giving 50% is
kept trying. I kept questioning. I kept reflecting. And here I am...
better than sitting on the couch.”
trying to get fit; for me. Unsure of how this will turn out, but I’ll
Like anything, developing a habit takes practice. I’m going to
let you know next month. As for tomorrow, I’m getting up at 5
keep practicing. As I said in the last article, I feel like this is the
am again and hitting the gym.
start of something big for me. I’ve gotten a new part time job cooking again which has been exciting and done wonders for my
Jenny’s Habits I want to start this months entry by answering to last months goals. I didn’t knock it out of the park but I’m proud to say I hit
self esteem. Watch out, here I come! I want to feel good. I want to be a healthy role model for my girls. And I want to look good for my love.
a solid double maybe even a triple. My goals were to work out regularly, try a group fitness class, menu plan, and stop going to
Til next month, Jenny
my favorite donut shop.
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My Yard
Gardening Through Fall And Into Winter
By Heather Popowsky
Have you felt it?! Only days ago the first cool breeze of autumn was upon us. This is my most favored time of year for many reasons, but most of all the benefits fall gardening is seen for the year to come. From pre-emerging turf to planting trees and bushes, the reward in the spring is exponential. October Pumpkins, pansies, tulips oh my! Along with changing out spring/summer annuals, decorating outdoors for each seasons’ festivities is a much deserved task in itself. Personally I do all of my fall decorating in September to be able to appreciate my work because by Thanksgiving I am well into winter and holiday mode. October Tips & To Do List
Over seed fescue and cool season turf grasses! This is the best time of year to start a cool season lawn or to beef up your current one. Be mindful of runoff areas when laying seed down. My go to seed runoff barrier is hay or straw especially where there are patches of bare dirt. Plant your spring blooming bulb plants now. Here is central Oklahoma the most common are tulip, which are an annual here, but let’s not forget about hyacinths and daffodils that are both perennials. Pre-emerging warm-season turf is most beneficial now. Just remember to avoid all the areas of your lawn that are getting over-seeded. Professionally I do not recommend over seeding warm season turf with a cool season turf because it is so
unhealthy for the lawn. November As each cooler day greets Oklahoma, so comes the coloration and defoliation of the trees. November is such a truly colorful and beautiful time of year. Fortunately raking of the leaves seems kinder when outdoor temps for such activities are in the 50s and 60s. As the trees around you defoliate I would encourage each homeowner to shred and mulch down beds with them or return them to your compost pile. If you don’t own a leaf shredder, your lawn mower is helpful in this effort. This is the time to fertilizer cool season turf and to continue with cool season turf maintenance like mowing and leaf
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My Yard removal. Fall is a great time of year to plant trees and bushes because instead of the newly transplanted item entering a growing season and instead it’s planted during dormant season of rest. Remember holes should be twice as wide and only slightly deeper than the container holding the plant. As the growing season comes to an end, maintaining equipment is a good idea. Like winterizing a boat all good garden tools should be cleaned, free of gas, and oiled if necessary. December Holiday season has arrived in full swing. along with all its trimmings. Remember to be kind to trees and bushes while adorning them with decorations. Winter is considered a season of drought here in Oklahoma generally speaking. So irrigating the turf and beds on days over 55 degrees for at least 24 hours is a good idea. This is a good time to review this year’
successes and failures and notate them. This season was an exceptional one with the rain and temps being so favorable. “There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder.” Alfred Austin The advice above has been accumulated from my education in the field of horticulture to the almost decade of owning a landscaping business in the state of Oklahoma. Due to space and the purpose of this article I couldn’t elaborate on all the tips I gave and couldn’t fit all the advice I have for each month. So I encourage you to find me on facebook under Neighborhood Gardener or on Twitter @gardenchica for questions about this article and further information on monthly tips and to do lists items. I have greatly enjoyed the last 12 months here. See you all next year!
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Shop Edmond
We specialize in wooden letters from 6” to 4 feet tall, wooden words, growth charts and crosses. We also offer a full line of Greek products for sororities and fraternities. We love custom orders and our motto is “ We don’t do ugly”. We can be found at Serendipity in Edmond, Cabin Fever in Kingfisher, And The Funky a Trunk West in Yukon. Phone # is 405-206-4325 Email: Susan@ wagscreations.com
Emory Anne Interiors is one of the trendiest stores in Edmond right now with a fantastic selection of new high end to affordable pieces for your entire home, very unique home accessories, full line of Company C, Lenny & Eva and Waxing Poetic Jewelry, Thibaut fine fabrics, wallpaper and custom furniture. Emory Anne’s also offers fabric by the yard and design services in store. Be sure to stop by to visit this store which should be a go to staple when redecorating on any budget. You can find Emory Anne Interiors at 15020 Bristol Blvd, on 33rd between Kelly and Santa Fe Open M-F 10 am to 6 pm and Sat. 10-5 pm. Be sure to follow at Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, and visit online at www.Emoryanneinteriors.com! Holiday Open House is Nov. 7 from 4-8 pm! If you have any questions, you can call the store at 405-753-4466.
Paint Your Art Out is Edmond’s MOST fun date, girls night out or party destination. Visit www.Paintyourartout.net to see their latest calendar & register or stop in or call 405-5135333 to register for the holiday sessions just added!! With artist lead sessions, absolutey anyone can be an artist! Visit them online for their current calendar of paintings. Located at 10 S. Broadway right in the heart of Downtown Edmond! Also find them at Facebook & Twitter at PaintYourArtOut!
Book reservations now for your special Fall Getaway. complete with Pumpkin Pancakes! Arcadian Inn is Edmond’s favorite Bed and Breakfast! Be sure to visit ArcadianInn.com to reserve your room, as they book quickly at this time of year. The Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast is located at 1st and University, across from UCO. To book a reservation, visit ArcadianInn.com or call 405-348-6347.
MILLIES TABLE CATERING & More Millies is the place to go for tailgating goodies or for your Complete Thanksgiving Meal! Give Millie’s a call at 330-9156 or visit her website for more information! Located at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond! For more information, visit her website at www.MilliesTable.com
We offer affordable & stylish accents, restyled furniture, fun jewelry, unique decor & gifts for every room and every taste! Stop in now to see all of the latest spring decor & fashions for you and your home. Find Serendipity Market at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! Holiday Open House is Sat. Nov. 2! Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Edmond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869
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Located on Memorial just south of the AMC Theaters Quail Springs Mall, Lotsa Noodles is a great place to stop with your family for a casual & fun dining experience. From their Kids Eat Free Mondays to the deliciously diverse menu of asian, american, italian choices, along with sandwiches, salads & soup at terrific prices, Lotsa Noodles will become a family favorite with their fresh & fun atmosphere! Stop by to try their 2 newest asian pasta dishes. You’ll love the casual atmosphere! You can follow Lotsa Noodles at Facebook & Twitter @LotsaNoodles for daily upates & specials! To order take out, call your order in at 405-752-2695 or visit LotsaNoodles.com.
Enjoy the Redneck Rendezvous Package in the country at any one of the 5 cozy wedding cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages, in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the fireplace and wake up to a beautiful candlelit breakfast. Visit online at Aaronsgate.com to discover the different packages and to reserve your room, or call 405-282-0613.
Redbud Baby Planners, LLC is Oklahoma’s premier baby planning and maternity concierge business. They strive to fully prepare your budding family for the arrival of your newborn and beyond. From birth doula support and baby gear consultation and registry assistance to private car seat installation and childproofing, they want to make your journey to parenthood a relaxing and joyous event. Whether you are a first-time parent or already have a houseful, they are ready and willing to support you every step of the way. Visit them at www. RedbudBabyPlanners.com or find them on Facebook to learn more about these and their other services.
Stop by Sweet Peace to find some of the most unique gifts in Edmond! Patty offers Candy Bouquets that can be custom ordered or you can stop in to the store to see the large selection of pre made bouquets. Corporate orders accepted and delivery is free in Edmond! Peacefrogs items are 50% off until 10/31/13!!! Sweet Peace is located on the SW Corner of Santa Fe & 15th, across Santa Fe from Crest Grocery Store, and is open Tues - Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Follow Sweet Peace at Facebook & Twitter!
2 Doors Down Furniture Consignment takes select gently used brand name quality furniture and accessories. If you’re looking to make a change in your home this store is the place to check first as their stock is unique, trendy, and affordable, but you have to check in often as their inventory changes daily. Be sure to stop in to 2 Doors Down, located at 15020 Bristol Park Blvd Ste 400, off 33rd Street, between Kelly & Santa Fe, and take a look around, great owners and great pieces! You can also find them at Facebook at 2-Doors-Down and by calling them at 405254-5175 if you see something you’d like to place on hold! Holiday Open House Nov. 7 from 4-8 pm Store hours are M-F 10-6 and Sat. 10-5
Looking for something new and unique to to enjoy the fall patio season or to take with you tailgating?! The employees at Edmond Wine Shop are ready to help with the most knowledgable staff in the metro! Be sure to follow them at Twitter & Facebook @EdmondWineShop! Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. till 9 pm! You can also call in any order at 405-3413122.
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Edmond People
The Quest For Baby
Stella By Sherri Hultner
Like a lot of couples out there, Paulo and Patty Paes wanted to start their family and have a baby, but after multiple attempts to get pregnant failed they started looking to doctors for help. But even after meny different therapies their journey for a child was fruitless. On the verge of throwing in the towel, they went on vacation to Brazil and that changed everything. Here is the story of their quest for baby Stella. What were your obstacles on your journey to having Stella? Patty: I had something called PCOS. It’s no big deal; I was told I had to take a pill to help me ovulate. I already knew I had that so I said ok let’s just address it. I went to the regular doctor here and she put me on Metformin, which is the same medication people take when they are insulin resistant when they have diabetes and then the pills to ovulate, in combination. The important part is that I got pregnant but miscarried. And then for 5 years I couldn’t get pregnant again. So we went to the specialist and did the IUI’s, which are the artificial insemination treatments, and we did two invitro treatments. And after no results, my mom asked us to come down to Brazil to meet with some doctors and see what they have to say. Paulo and I said no, because how could we manage going to Brazil with our work schedules. Paulo: When we finished with the invitro’s here and they didn’t work, we said ok we are done, no more. We went to Brazil on vacation, and the day we got there my mother in law had a doctor appointment made for us.
Patty: My mom never gave up. She told the story to some of her friends and she thought let’s see… and her friends all told her they knew of doctors, and she decided I’m not going to go looking for anybody, lets see who comes to me. Everybody had someone to recommend but only one person had the name of the doctor we ended up seeing. Specifically because my cousin went to him and it worked. On December 26th we went to see this doctor after my mom had given him all of our medical history. After he had reviewed it, he sat down with us and explained that we didn’t need invitro fertilization. We asked the doctor if we needed to go through a lot of exams, like invitro in America, and he said no, not at all and asked us if we had ever done the cross match. Paulo: We had never heard of it and that was odd because an American scientist had developed this test. Nobody performs this test here and if you ask any doctor here they won’t give any credit to the test. It’s big in Brazil, Spain, Japan and Israel. Patty: So what this test is - it is a cross of our blood to see if we are compatible and not in the way of positive or negative blood types. My body rejects Paulo’s body like the flu. So, for us, it didn’t matter if we were trying to conceive naturally or by invitro, every pregnancy would always end up in a miscarriage. The way to fix this issue is that I had to be vaccinated, just like with a flu shot. They drew blood from Paulo and created a vaccine that I had to take as shots 6 times every 3 weeks They were really no big deal, really just like an allergy shot. Since I couldn’t bring the vaccine back into the US, Paulo had to go to Brazil
to create the vaccine, and then I had to go back every 3 to 6 weeks. I was really thankful to my job, even though I used my sick time; they allowed me to go on my schedule. Sometimes I would stay a week, sometimes I would only be gone for 3 days and sometimes I would just go to have the shot and then come right back. Paulo: We did this for about a year and Patty didn’t get pregnant. We went back in November and did the cross match again and the doctor said it looked better but he wanted to do it again. So in December Patty took another shot which was one of 6 shots every three to six weeks and every 6 months we did a booster shot. In April we went down to Brazil again, and the doctor told Patty he wanted to do an x-ray of her uterine wall. After having the last miscarriage, the doctor here did a DNC. When she cleaned it up, it had been damaged. So our doctor in Brazil took a tool and scratched the wall as if to “wake it up”. We were told to wait a couple of months to try to get pregnant. In May we decided to relax and we went to Las Vegas and by the end of May, Patty was pregnant with Stella. This is an amazing story. Did you have any problems with your pregnancy? Patty: Absolutely no problems at all, it was wonderful! Let’s talk about the role faith played in this journey. Patty: YES! Faith played a very big role in this for both of us. Will you do this again? Patty: We will, after we get some rest (laughs). When we are ready, we’ll go down and have more vaccine made and start the process over.
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26 Hours In The Family Truckster By Jeff Taylor
Thirteen hours in a car doesn’t sound like much of a picnic. Now double it, and that’s what my family calls “The Great Adventure 2013.” I grew up “on the road,” and I’m sure you did too. My parents would cram our family of seven into the Ford Grenada and hit the road for many wacky adventures remind me to tell you about the time my twin filled our shoes with vomit. Oh yeah, good times. As we grew older, the Grenada gave way (literally, the rear axle fell off) to a Ford Aerostar, and our adventures grew longer. We’d make our way as a family from California to Nevada to Utah to Oregon, and every byway in between. Love it or hate it, my parents taught me to enjoy the open road. And that tradition has carried forward with my young family. This year, like last, we decided to “extend” our annual trek west to family, by “visiting some sights” and “road tripping.” So, we put our family in the car and headed north to Mount Rushmore, west to Deadwood, South Dakota, Cody, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park, eventually finishing the journey in Salt Lake City. Now some people are hesitant to travel long distances with children simply because children are children. Our three kids are no different. That’s why it’s vitally important that you make the trip fun and as easy as you can. First, the video entertainment system in our van helps . . . a lot. My kids are spoiled when it comes to long, boring stretches of road, because they just watch a movie. When I was young, I actually had to watch
the road. I’m sure you did too. Second, it’s important to do fun things along the way. Sure, getting there is always nice, but my biggest regret about some of my childhood trips was not stopping at all of the cool spots along the road. And not just the museums and gas stations. One of the spots we stopped at was this neat little attraction called Carhenge, in Nebraska (http://www.carhenge.com/). It’s weird, it’s wacky, and the kids loved it. We even got to stop at WalMart in Hays, Kansas to change a tire. Not fun, and I’m still slapping my head at my stupidity, but we piled out of the car in pajamas and let the kids run wild. Good times because nobody knows who you are. If you’re not a bonehead like me, road trips can be cheap. Well, at least comparatively. We don’t eat out, except on a few occasions, and we pack a ton of healthy and unhealthy snacks. I’ve found I can stay alert and focused by eating crunchy foods, so carrots, celery, and Corn Nuts®. Purchasing these foods at the grocery store, versus a fast food restaurant or gas station. MOUNT RUSHMORE If you haven’t been to this historic landmark, plan a trip. Edmond to Mount Rushmore is 13 hours, give or take. Despite some relatively boring stretches along the way, the drive is actually quite easy and enjoyable. We found a decent and relatively inexpensive motel in Custer, which is about 30 minutes away from Mount Rushmore’s gates.
Obviously, the closer you are to the park, the pricier hotels become. So, if you’re going to one of these popular places, shop around. Use the popular internet hotel sites to find a room, and the reviews certainly help make sure you’re getting a good deal. We probably paid more of a premium price, given the fact we were travelling at a peak time of year. Also, look for hotels that have a continental breakfast. We filled our bellies before heading out, which helped save some money on the road. We arrived in Keystone about 7:30 pm on July, 6, and went directly to Mount Rushmore. There’s no entrance fee to the National Memorial, but you will pay about $6.00 to park. The parking pass is good for one year, just in case you know someone who’s going. Get to the park in the evening because they have a special ceremony telling all about the creation of the monument, and then they light it. That’s a memorable moment. Do bring a jacket, and maybe an umbrella. We missed part of the ceremony standing in the gift shop, because our shorts and t-shirts didn’t survive the torrential downpour. We took our obligatory evening pictures and returned to the hotel for sleep. Rushmore opens at 8:00, and I’d suggest that you get there early to get some great pictures of the monument without the crowds. We hobbled back in at about 9:00, and took some great snapshots in front of the monument. DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA We skipped the touristy town of Keystone (at the base of Rushmore),
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Field Trip because we wanted to explore Deadwood. Deadwood is a “wild west” town made famous by Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, among others. Each day actors recreate scenes from Deadwood’s storied past, including the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok as he played poker. We were able to catch a street gunfight reenactment in front of the old hotel. If you stay late enough, you can purchase tickets to see the trial of Jack McCall, the man who killed Wild Bill. Our kids loved Deadwood, even though we only spent a few hours there. CODY AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK We spent our second night in a dated but nice motel in Cody, Wyoming. If you don’t mind a little drive, you can save some significant money by staying in Cody, as opposed to some hotels closer to Yellowstone. Cody’s claim to fame comes because of its namesake, Buffalo Bill Cody. This quaint town is about 50 miles from Yellowstone’s entrance, so we opted for a night’s rest. Unfortunately, we didn’t take advantage of too many activities in Cody, but if you want to see the Cody Stampede - the longest-running professional rodeo - it’s well worth some extra time. You can also visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center, or Old Trail Town. We left Cody bright and early on July 7 to get to Old Faithful Geyser, which is about two hours from Cody. Entrance fees to Yellowstone are
reasonable. We purchased the America the Beautiful national park pass ($80) last July that gets you into all National Parks for free. If you’re visiting, or expect to visit, a number of different parks, the pass is well worth the cost. Check out the National Park Service’s website for more information: http://www.nps.gov/ findapark/passes.htm. Be aware that the speed limit inside the park is 35 miles per hour. It’s slow. Getting from one part of the park to another part of the park takes a long time, and even though your site is 20 or 30 miles away, prepare for a 50-60 minute drive. Plan your trip accordingly. We drove extra loops because we failed to look at the map and make strategic choices based on where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. That’s not all too bad though, because you often see wildlife roaming through the park. We saw plenty of bison, elk, deer, and other animals - sadly, we didn’t see a bear. Sometimes, the animals will be so close you can reach out and touch them. Don’t. It’s dangerous and illegal to touch the wildlife. Old Faithful and the numerous other sites inside Yellowstone are well worth the experience. Here’s a tip: if you don’t mind waiting around for a bit, grab a bench seat at the front and slide to the edge of the viewing platform when the geyser erupts. You’ll have an unobstructed view. Great for pictures. Since we opted for two days at Yellowstone, we stayed our second night in West Yellowstone, Montana. Very cool cowboy town, conveniently located near
the west entrance to the park. There are a number of family-friendly activities in and around West Yellowstone, and I suggest you check out destinationyellowstone. com for more details. THE END OF THE JOURNEY After our two days in Yellowstone, we trekked onward through Jackson Hole and Idaho Falls, on to Salt Lake City, and back to Edmond. If you’re still counting - or even started - that’s eleven states in 7 days. Over 3,000 miles of travelling. In a car. And we survived. Sure, our kids got grumpy, tired, bored, hungry, angry, vengeful, in timeout, “I have to go to the bathroom” right after we just stopped . . . but they loved it. They want to go back, do more, see more, enjoy more. What a wonderful experience. We talked. We screamed. We laughed. We cried. We bonded. We learned that we can be together and enjoy each other. We even announced our newest arrival. If I have any one regret about The Great Adventure, I’d say that we neglected to get more pictures and videos from the kids. We own two small digital cameras and we didn’t let the kids make their own video and photographic memories. We didn’t let them capture their moments in the car, at the sites, in the motels. Regrets? None. Memories? Many. Jeff Taylor is an attorney in Oklahoma City. He and his family live in Edmond. Jeff loves road trips, even with whiney kids. Jeff welcomes your comments by email (jeffrey@absolutelawfirm. com) or on Twitter (@jeffrey_taylor).
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Judy Werber’s Girls Continue to Fight Against Ovarian & Breast Cancer By Sherri Hultner
In January of 2012, our Local Hero was a beautiful and energetic woman named Judy Werber, who 5 months prior was an unlikely candidate for ovarian cancer. As a family, on November 9, 2011, the Werber sisters, Stacey Werber Holden and Wendy Werber Shepherd discovered, after their mother Judy’s routine gallbladder surgery, that she had terminal ovarian cancer. No warning at all. On November 28, after one treatment, she passed away. We followed the Werber sisters over the last 2 years, through immediate testing, reconstructive surgeries and the change that comes from losing a loved one so very suddenly. Grief is expected, but what the Werber sisters had going for them was Judy’s legacy. They spent the first 6 months after their mom’s passing researching and then researching some more, asking what seems to be a million questions and talking to as many experts as possible to find out if they, too, had any chance of having the same result as their mom. The answers were not what they had hoped for when they both tested positive for the gene BRCA 1, which is the genetic link to ovarian cancer. And not only ovarian cancer, this gene links to an 87% chance of breast cancer. According to Wendy, “BRCA 1 gives us 87% chance of breast cancer (with our mutation it is deeper penetrated so harder to detect and spreads rapidly) and 50% chance of ovarian cancer.” In early 2011, both Stacey and Wendy, both in their early 30’s, underwent hysterectomies and since have both undergone mastectomies. In 2012 they both underwent two mammograms, one breast MRI and one ultrasound, and according to doctors, they still have 47% chance of breast cancer since their surgeries. As well, they have had auricular fine needle aspirations at OU last month. Dr. Dooley is one of about 10 doctors across the country doing the procedure. This test assesses the 3-5 year shortterm risk of breast cancer. Wendy underwent a hysterectomy in July of 2011 and then in November 2012, she went in for immediate reconstructive surgery having a Prophylactic Bilateral mastectomy performed. In July of 2013 she underwent a reconstruction/revision of her 2012 mastectomy. According to Stacey, “I had my hysterectomy/oophetecyomy in March 2011. That brought on a few struggles in itself. It throws you into instant menopause. Many sleepless and sweaty nights. I did the best I could to fight some of the moodiness that comes
with that and remained positive. I sought out natural remedies to counteract some of the symptoms. I struggled with some ideas of what a double mastectomy would look like so I put that on the back burner for awhile since I had reduced some of my breast cancer risk with the previous surgery. I wasn’t sure what Obamacare would consist of so, after much thought and consideration, I scheduled my double mastectomy with a doctor that my sister had found after tedious research. After all, I wanted the best. The best at removing breast tissue and the best at putting me back together again. I had a double mastectomy in April of 2013. I was not a good candidate for direct to implant so I had to wear tissue expanders for 7 months. I’m not going to lie. Those were uncomfortable. They feel like hard rocks. I spent months of traveling back and forth to San Antonio for the fills. That has to be done over a period of time to make sure tissue does not die. I had a fairly easy time with the exception of an infection that we kept at bay with constant antibiotics. On August 27, 2013 my day arrived. I got to have my surgery to exchange those rocks for implants. I now have beautiful breasts that you would never know had been through so much trauma. When I came home my 3 year old said “mommy, did you get some new boobies”? One day he will understand exactly why mommy did that. For now, my older two children fully understand. My children all have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the BRCA gene mutation. When they are of age (between 18-21) we will have them tested so that we will know how to best handle their situation. I pray for a better understanding of this gene and a cure for cancer. Nobody should ever have to endure this kind of loss. For now, this is all behind us and we will live what we hope is a healthy life. I know in my heart I did what I had to do to be around for my family. After following both of these amazing women, over the last two years, they are a testament to the phrase “Knowledge is power.” Each of them has coped with their grief differently, but both share the same fervent journey to make sure that they each survive for their family’s sakes. They have been running different 5K events in Judy’s honor and would eventually like to start a foundation for education on ovarian cancer in her name. Each of them has come through the last two years with superb grace, and the ability to share their story and inform other women of this silent killer.
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We pass them every day as we go about our business, without giving
them much thought, but consciously or unconsciously they brighten our drive even if just a little. The artworks that dot our roadways bring character to our city and beauty to our streets. Randel Shadid is the man responsible for bringing art to the streets of Edmond through his Art In Public Places program. All the sculptures you see around the city, 160 of them in total, are the result of a partnership between the city and private donors. Each year the city sets aside about $2000,000 dollars for the Art in Public Places program. The Visual Arts Commission, headed by Shadid, finds the artworks, and a private donor, and the cost is split 50/50 between the donor and the city. The results of their efforts can be seen throughout downtown Edmond and the surrounding streets.
Hooked By Jim Stewart
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Edmond Art Cloned Cube By Joe Slack
Red Sails By Jim Stewart
Balance I By Destiny Allison
Straight And Narrow By Lisa Gordon
Sculpture By Jeff Laing
Sculpture By Jim Stewart
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Edmond Art Duet By Jeff Laing
Substance By Joe Slack
Voids and Foliage By Joe Slack
Royal Red By Tim Cherry
Zephyr By Tom Woodward
Endeavor By Jeff Laing
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Triangles By Jim Stewart
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