Roller Derby Girls
Punk rockers with anger issues? That’s what you might think if you saw these girls competing. They’re a mix of toughness and athleticism with a dab of aggression thrown in just for good measure. Who are they? Roller derby girls! One might think the wild outfits and attitudes would give these girls a bad name. Actually, [...]
Noodlin’
Some men and women are just braver than others. While the rest of us sit on the banks of the river or in a boat on the lake waiting for the fish to bite, others are out in the water trying their luck in a more…unconventional…way. Handfishing, hand-grabbing, hogging, grappling, stumping and tickling are a few [...]
New from the Sky
News Channel Four’s Jim Gardner is something of a frequent flyer in Shawnee. Although the helicopter reporter is more often heard on News Channel four than seen flying overhead, last month he was in Shawnee for the Gordon Copper’s Youth Aviation Academy at Shawnee Airport. He comes every year for the event and for the [...]
Dedication and Determination Pay Off
A few competitive cheerleaders from Shawnee and surrounding areas have a lot to be proud of. Last January and February, the team at Victory Elite Cheer’s All Star gym took the NSA National Championship in Tulsa and the ASC Nationals in Oklahoma City by storm as they matched their talents against girls whose teams outnumbered [...]
Finding the Blessings of Family
While not every day can be Christmas, to adopted children and their parents, many days must feel like this traditional gift-giving holiday. Adoption is a year-round gift experienced by both the children and the parents involved. Howtoadopt.org says that 20,000 or more U.S.-based infants are placed for adoption each year. The number is often higher in [...]
Don’t Cry
Hello, friends! I’m excited because we are entering into the greatest season of the year. The weather has been fantastic- cool and rainy! Life is good! And I’m writing about something I love- movies! (You’re thinking- Again? Geez Bartley, come up with something new already….) But it’s a different take, I promise! Before we get [...]
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Smart Money
Wouldn’t it be nice if your investments in the stock market came with a money back guarantee? Or what if the media never exaggerated the facts? How much better would we all sleep at night if we could predict the future of our investments, stocked with our pension funds or our kid’s college money? [...]
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Parent’s Day Out
Since 1969 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church has offered the community affordable child care for parents and grandparents who need a break during their busy week. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 4:00, children ages 10 months to 5 years enjoy a safe, loving environment where they playfully learn about the world around them. For as [...]
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Bhip Global
Research the word ‘tired’ in Google’s search engine you’ll find more articles than you can read dealing with daytime fatigue and conditions that stem from poor energy levels. Americans are undernourished, overworked and just plain tired. Maybe that’s why the energy drink industry is now a worldwide multi-billion dollar phenomenon. Bhip Global’s Energy Blend is all [...]
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Great Dining
If you think that high quality food and a gracious dining atmosphere will break the bank, think again. Paul’s Place serves tender steaks, seafood and classic southern favorites at affordable prices. Family owned, their excellent food and charm have won them praise in the community and all over the nation. Chef and Manager, Neil Lindenbaum said [...]
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Looking Good
Wanda Radford, owner of Tan N Tone in Shawnee and Seminole, knows her business. Her salon offers a certified trained staff to make sure clients get the best results from their tanning and workouts with toning tables. She believes in going the extra mile with safety regulations and customer service. Tan N Tone offers different levels [...]
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School Memories
Well, here we are- we made it to September! That means that fall is nearly upon us (hooray!!) and football season is nigh (Double hooray!!!) It also means that school is back in full swing again. A few weeks ago, all the little darlings in the surrounding areas put on their shiny new school clothes, [...]
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Southern Winds Film Festival
Southern Winds Film Festival will screen independent films from Oklahoma and across the nation in two days at various venues in historic downtown Shawnee with an outdoor venue for night screenings. The festival kicks-off Sept. 10 with a screening of the choice of Festival Director James Bridges. The festival continues through Sept. 12. Film makers, directors, [...]
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New York, New York
If you think hiring a fashion and wardrobe consultant means spending thousands of dollars on a shopping spree, think again. According to Lenaye Bolanos, a former professional model from New York City, looking your best isn’t about the latest trends either. “When people hear the term fashion consultant, it makes them think of some [...]
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Summertime Blues
Last night a friend of mine asked me- “I’ve been reading your articles. Is there any season you don’t like? You’re always talking about how you love this time of year, that time of year, blah blah blah….”. OK, here it is: I don’t like this time of year. Summertime in Oklahoma is not my [...]
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