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FEATURES 10 A New Home for a Rare Tree Beauty often flourishes in unexpected places.

15 Clauren Ridge Winery & Vineyard Hidden gem of Oklahoma…

22 The Comeback Kid 23-year-old Justin Berry fights back to ride again.

30 Fall in Love with Fall Fashion Colors are changing!

33 Horse Feathers White Owl provides a sanctuary for neglected horses.

38 Arcadia Lake Trails Walk…Run…Ride!

8 Facts & Figures

12 Louise Vacation Blunders

17 Food Inspirations Tea Room Food Faves

20 Business Care by Design College Nannies & Tutors

41 City Edmond receives Google eCity Award.

42 My Outlook Graham Turner Miss Teen Oklahoma USA

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27 The Last Great Race on Earth Training for the Iditarod

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You know what they say, while the boss is away, the employees will…write his blurb for him. Nothing too crazy has happened in the past two weeks while Dave’s been vacationing with his family in Colorado: the office hasn’t burned down and

somehow the coffee still gets made in the morning. A couple weeks ago, we posted a photo on Outlook’s Facebook page—a paparazzi-esque iPhone shot of something you don’t see

everyday —a man riding his horse through the McDonald’s drive-thru at Danforth and Kelly. Apparently others thought the photo was as interesting as we did. By the end of the day, the photo had been shared over 130 times, reaching the newsfeed of almost 16,500 people across the country. As the photo spread in popularity,

memories began to surface as people began commenting about their stories and interactions with him. “Blew my kids’ minds to be riding in the car and pass a cowboy.” “He’s been doing that for years!” “Makes me smile.” “This is why I love Oklahoma.” “Iknowthismanverywell.Heofficiatedmyweddingandmy6-month-old son is named after him.” It was obvious this man had brought smiles to many Edmond residents over the years. We had to know who he was. With the help of our Facebook followers, we got in contact with Irvin Judd, who was very surprised the photo gained so much popularity. For “years and years and years,” Judd and his horse Rusty have been riding through that McDonald’s—Judd would order some lunch and get Rusty some apple slices. Judd loves to ride around Edmond on one of his horses, posing for photos, and with a parent’s permission, he’s been known to even give kids rides. “For some of the kids, it’s the first time they’ve ever been on a horse,” Judd said. “That’s all you need, to see kids smile.” To see other photos highlighting our Oklahoma community, “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/theoutlookmagazine.

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The Edmond Police Dept. is currently recruiting potential cadets for their

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The Edmond Fire Dept. hazardous materials team recently took

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Grab the kiddos and head down to the Plaza District for the 15th annual festival celebrating the revitalized lively community. Noon to 10pm Saturday, September 28, featuring more than 40 visual artists, local food, live music, drinks and a children’s art area.More information is available at plazadistrict.org/festival.

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For ten years, among a tangle of other trees and shrubberythriving in the red dirt of an abandoned nursery site, a rare tree waited patiently. Growing bigger and stronger, year after year, this rare Weeping Japanese Pagoda Tree reaches an impressive 13 feet tall with a 16-foot wide canopy. This unique beauty was discovered when the plot of land just along the west side of I-35 was in the planning stages for building a new Mercy Health Center. Nobody knows how the tree came to be on the site or how it managed to grow to such an impressive size. Estimates put the age of the tree at anywhere from 20–100 years.

“Before the land was developed by the Mercy group, the city was working with them on tree preservation,” said Ryan Ochsner, City of Edmond Urban Forestry Coordinator. Before they even broke ground, there was a commitment by Mercy to include a nature preserve on the grounds of the new facility but the diversity of plant life came as a surprise to everyone involved. The site was opened to allow local organizations to adopt some of these unusual plants rather than simply bulldoze over them, and this led to the discovery of the rare tree. Ochsner said he was first struck by the beauty of the tree. “I discovered how unique and relatively rare it is, to our area especially, once I identified exactly what kind of tree it was and did some research on it,” he explains. “This is a very rare species in the United States and I couldn’t find any to buy. They are available in China—much smaller trees, of course.” He knew this tree needed to find a home.

A Delicate Operation Finding the right contractor to handle the safe removal of the tree proved to be a challenge. First, the tree would have to be hand-dug as it was too large to be machined. Luckily, a local contractor was


located who was willing to do the work by hand and had also done this type of removal before. But that wasn’t the only challenge of this job. After it was manually dug out, the tree was lifted out of the ground at the construction site using a crane to safely hoist the tree with minimal damage. “Finding a technique that would work on a tree of that size was tricky,” says Ochsner. “We drove pipes under the tree and lifted from there—a little bit of trial and error.” The sheer size of the tree would also prove challenging during the transport. With the 16-foot wide canopy, the tree also boasted a root ball of about 14 feet wide. Transporting the massive tree down 33rd Street demanded a large, coordinated effort. “We worked with the local cable and electric utilities to lift lines, and the police came out to help direct traffic,” says Ochsner.

A New Home The Margaret Annis Boys Centennial Arboretum is at the south end of Bickham-Rudkin Park on 33rd between Boulevard and Bryant. While at the Arboretum, visitors may enjoy bird watching, a

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quiet walk in nature and a glimpse of the transplanted Weeping Japanese Pagoda tree. It’s been nearly two years

since the tree took that trek down 33rd Street to its new home in the arboretum, and by all accounts, the tree is thriving. According to Ochsner, “every year the tree is putting out new growth,” a sure sign that the new location was a good choice. Having this uncommon tree on open display is a wonderful opportunity for all to come and take a glimpse of a tree species not ordinarily found locally. This Weeping Japanese Pagoda tree that nobody expected to find in the Oklahoma red dirt has become a metaphor for the strength and resiliency of our state and her people. Transplanted here, the tree has learned to adapt and thrive in our ever-changing climate—showing endurance and graceful beauty. When asked about the future of the tree, Ochsner considers the question for a moment before answering. “It’s not uncommon for trees to live a hundred years, depending on species and care. With our investment in this one… we expect a long life for it.”

Beauty often flourishes in unexpected places.


It’s hard to believe that August has passed and summer is winding down. And though I got a few things accomplished like trees trimmed and a sprinkler system installed to water those trees, there is still one thing on my to-do list—a vacation. Some of you have probably already come and gone on your trips and it made me wonder how many travelers had vacation blunders. Something unexpected, unwanted or downright funny. Being as I have probably told you about most of our family vacation

disasters, like my husband, Carl, being stung by a jellyfish in Biloxi, Mississippi, and yours truly stepping on a bee in Hawaii, I sent e-mails to friends and asked for unusual vacation happenings. Oddly enough, some people have absolutely nothing

out of the ordinary happen on trips. Hard to imagine since we always dealt with something. Air conditioning going out on our van at high noon. A sunset cruise turning into

“rescue on the high seas.” But kick back and enjoy a few humorous happenings from other folks’ vacations. Karen experienced a disastrous fishing trip on which her husband planned to teach her to fish. John purchased an expensive rod and reel, but when he cast off, he accidently threw the whole thing forward and watched his new equipment sink into the lake. Later, while fishing from an inner tube, John put his bait on the tube and a snake swam inside after the bait. Some people just aren’t meant to fish! My son, Aaron and his wife, Amy, were taking a short trip with their little ones when baby Axton threw up in the car. When they pulled over for cleanup, Aaron discovered he hadn’t packed the children’s suitcase. They drove to a Love’s gas station and went inside, all looking like they just came from the hills. Four-year-old Alexandria had on a long, ratty t-shirt for a nightgown, Aaron was wearing camo, Amy was covered in vomit and Axton was naked.

They wondered if the sign, “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service” applied to babies. Near the front of the store was a clearance rack with a baby t-shirt reading “Mama’s Boy.” Aaron quickly grabbed it for Axton. The wide-eyed clerk said, “If you’re going to buy that you can go ahead and put it on the child.” They grabbed diapers and the rest of the clothes on the rack before heading to an outlet mall. While riding a shuttle bus in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Gaylen and her family watched in awe as an injured woodchuck lay in the middle of the street, backing up traffic in all directions. Finally, a shuttle passenger took a couple of long sticks and escorted the angry, hissing varmint off the road. The hero got a round of applause and traffic resumed. When Mary Lou was a preteen, spending the night at a relative’s house, she went to sleep while hearing the grownups talk about burglaries in the neighborhood. Suddenly, she jerked awake from a scary dream and accidently rammed her arm into a glass windowpane. Everyone awoke and thought it was a burglary, checking the whole house before finally finding Mary Lou on her cot, quietly bleeding. Yep, she had to have stitches. I love this one! John and Karen were spending the night at a hotel in the middle of the winter, enjoying the indoor heated pool. When other folks entered the pool area, John decided to have some fun. Being a double amputee, he suddenly yelled, “Shark!” and jumped out of the pool, water dripping from his stumps. People screamed and scattered, and though they could see every inch of the pool, from top to bottom, no one would go into the water. Hope you enjoyed your own vacation this summer, without mishaps or blunders.

Louise

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glass of wine can provide the perfect form of therapy. No one knows this better than Thomas Ingmire. After years of working a stressful job, Ingmire decided to

venture into the wine business with his wife Kim. Twelve years and thousands of grapes later, the Ingmires are enjoying the sweet taste of success. North of the OKC Metro area and far from the noise of the city lies the hard work of the Ingmires and one of Oklahoma’s best kept secrets. As you head down the small two-lane highway that local residents know as Waterloo, you’ll slowly creep up on the gates of Clauren Ridge Vineyard & Winery. Before you can even get a full appreciation of the brand new construction inside the winery, your eyes immediately gaze out the large glass windows as the sunrays hit the hills and light up the vineyard outside. White ceremony chairs are neatly lined up in the middle of the vineyard and the massive pergola draped in white linens makes the setting feel like something from a movie. This is where Thomas decided to plant his dream. His new project started off as a small hobby that only included a few vines. The following year he decided to plant a few more and didn’t stop driving his tractor until the entire hill of his property was covered with vines. “Pretty soon we had more grapes than we knew what to do with,” says Kim. “The mature vineyard, where we harvest our grapes, is on the back of the property—8 to 10 acres of 12- to 13-year-old vines.” The Ingmires have learned a lot about the wine business over the years and hope to see it continue to grow in Oklahoma. “It’s a relatively new industry here. The wines are getting better!”

Kim never imagined that her husband’s new interest would turn into such a profitable business. They are continuing to expand their reach in the wine market. “We hope to

start distributing. That’s one of our major goals.” The Ingmires will have a number of wines for retailers to choose from once distribution starts. Their fully-stocked winery also features a wine cave that can’t be found in many other wineries in the city. The wine cave is temperature-controlled and also provides the perfect setting for receptions and special events. Clauren Ridge provides a full staff, linens, flatware, stemware and even flowers for your occasion. “We have the weddings out here at the pergola,” says Kim. Brides near and far are calling to book their special day months in advance. “We’re booked every Saturday for 2013 and 2014 is filling up.” People aren’t just flocking to the winery for weddings. The staff opens their doors for wine tastings Friday through Sunday. Visitors can pick from a variety of different red and white wines and also nibble on wine cake balls, assorted mini quiches or cheese and crackers. The Ingmires also offer a unique dining experience for Titanic enthusiasts. “I have china imported from the UK,” says Kim. “It’s an exact replica of the first-class china that was on the Titantic. My husband and I dress up and we play the music that was heard on board.” The couple hopes to make Clauren Ridge a first-class experience for wine enthusiasts. For now, Kim says that they’re just trying to enjoy the fruits of their labor. “We have a lot to learn, but we’re getting there!” www.claurenridge.com

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Even if you don’t know a good Oolong from a proper Chai (or even how to spell them), you’ll love discovering the superb lunch fare that complements these wonderful teas at Inspirations. But don’t be surprised if that refreshing sip of vanilla iced tea or hot French Caramel Crème Brulee tea becomes a delicious repeat indulgence, with or without the lunch. In name and in mission, Inspirations strives to celebrate the time-honored tradition of bringing family and friends together in a relaxed and stylish setting. Opened in 2005 by Larry and Tamara Rhoads in tribute to Tamara’s kind and cheerful sister April who passed away in a tragic accident in 1995, Inspirations is dedicated to encouraging togetherness. One look at the packed parking lot and busy event rooms and restaurant tells all: mission accomplished. Graciously tucked in a lush enclave, the chic venue welcomes you with an irresistible gift shop of candles and goodies galore. Beautifully appointed dining areas throughout the shop offer tasty ambiance at every turn. The main dining room is set like a regal English manor and two private dining rooms are fancifully dressed in fine linens and china with

the detail of a storybook setting. A favorite of many guests is the glass garden room and patio with a backdrop of greenery that transports you to a countryside getaway. The menu is equally grand—far beyond the dainty snack you might expect at a tea room. Generous portions featuring fresh, creative ingredients make each entrée a stand-alone showpiece. The popular chicken salad, roast beef or turkey croissants or the Queen’s Quiche are accompanied by soup, house salad, scone with lemon curd, dessert and tea. The soft, biscuit-like scones with lemon curd are absolutely dreamy. And that’s not even the dessert! You also get to choose one of their divine desserts like cobbler, coconut cake or chocolate cake. Sweets-lovers know, it doesn’t get any better than this! The homemade dressings blended with Inspirations’ signature Teaoli olive oils and vinegars are another menu highlight. Exciting flavors like the Teaoli Creamy Garlic or Red Apple Teaoli Vinaigrette will make that bottled dressing in your fridge forever obsolete. Not to worry—you can take home the perfectly flavored oils to whip up your own gourmet concoction. The masterpiece of this exceptional

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destination—the Teaoli collection of fine tea, olive oil and balsamic vinegars—is the only store of its kind in Oklahoma and an attraction all its own. Plan extra time to shop the vast assortment of teas and global selection of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars imported to the shop and bottled on the spot. Here, and at the Teaoli store at Spring Creek Village in Edmond, sample all the fruity, spicy and sweet varieties of this healthy indulgence captivating the world. These intensely flavorful oils are renowned for their numerous preven-tative and curative properties. What fun, a place where you can have your cake and eat healthy, too.

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Edmond Wine ShopEdmond Wine Shop’s upcoming 40-year anniver-sary in November is a milestone moment worthy of grand celebration. Hard to believe, but just 40 years ago, there were no wine shops in Oklahoma. It’s true! Package stores primarily sold beer and liquor with only a handful of wines tucked away in a back corner. Inspired by the success of California wine shops, Vance Gregory brought the concept of a wine-oriented shop to Oklahoma, opening his Edmond store in 1973 with only a few French labels and very few available California wines. Against all odds and disbelieving peers in the industry, Gregory spearheaded our state’s appreciation and availability of fine wine. You’ll find that spirit of ingenuity alive today in this renowned shop with top vintages from around the globe.

Be a part of history—shop at 1520 S. Boulevard. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming

specials and events. Visit edmondwine.com.

As you plan those coveted lazy weekend moments, watching football and enjoying great food and drink, escape to the ultimate man cave. A short drive to the landmark Oklahoma territory of Mulhall leads you to our state’s ultimate dining destination. Kick back on the spacious patio or inside the restaurant and relish simpler times amid historic artifacts that bring Oklahoma’s Wild West and Land Rush days to life. One bite of the hearty homestyle foods like chicken fried steak, catfish, steaks and Lucille’s famous homemade pies and you’ll be hooked! If a Sunday brunch buffet is more your style, roll in with the family from 7–11am for a feast of chuckwagon proportions, then stroll the historic four-corner area afterwards.

Hwy 77 & Main Street in Mulhall, west of Stillwater and north of Guthrie.

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The day was shimmered in 110-degree heat

on the day Justin Berry flew through the air

into the unforgiving branches of a tree and lost

not only his ability to walk, but his ability

to talk, see, write and even hold basic objects.

On July 10, 2010, Oklahoma melted under a brutal summer, but it was the kind of day that 20-year-olds

like Justin loved. He and his friends took their dirt bikes to the practice track in Wellston, and as a profes-

sional motorcross rider, as well as young and immortal, Justin liked to push the limits.

He and his friends were jumping the “table top” over a canyon 45 to 50 feet wide, but the jump, Justin said, was

about 180 feet in distance. He only gained 20 feet in the air, but maybe the distance was too far. Maybe the heat caused it.

No one knows what really happened, but Justin thinks he jumped too far that day. He thinks he landed on a brak-

ing bump—the lump of dirt that rises like a small mountain from bikes braking over and over—but in the end, it doesn’t matter exactly what caused his bike to “pogo” him over and over and over. His bike flew into the trees while Justin rolled right after it. And the hot world went dark. “I wouldn’t wake up,” Justin said. “They helicoptered me to OU Medical, and I don’t even remember being in the helicopter. I don’t remember anything after the crash. I don’t remember a whole lot—and that’s probably good.”

In that crash, Justin broke his back in four places, his hip and a collarbone. His worst injury was inside his

skull, where his brain swelled and began to lose vital information. After being in a coma for two weeks, the 20-year-old rising motorcross star found he couldn’t walk. He forgot how to talk. He couldn’t perform basic motor skills. “I was in the hospital for two months, had physical therapy for speech and had to work on writing,” said Justin, who three years later shows no sign of any difficulty with either walking or talking. “I had brain bleeds in four places. I guess I was expecting to just wake up one day and have it all back. I wish it did happen like that, but it was tough, hard work and I had to stay positive.” Three years later, 23-year-old Justin walks just fine. He talks like a pro and his once-crooked, half-paralyzed smile is as charming as a country boy’s smile should be. He flashes that smile as he climbs back onto his dirt bike.

BEFORE Justin Berry raced his first motorcross race when he was eight years old, but the love of the roaring bikes flying over humps and ramps hit him when he saw his first motorcross race at the Lazy E Arena at the ripe young age of five. He got his first bike that same year. “I loved it,” he said. “Watching a race for the first time got my adrenaline going and I wanted to get on a bike and just go fast. It’s not a team sport, you know. If you lose, you lose on your own—and you go back on your own and work until you get better.” Justin doesn’t remember that first race he had at the Lazy E Arena. He’s pretty sure he didn’t race worth a darn, but winning wasn’t the point at that time. It was about having fun. It was about going fast. Soon he was at a track at SW 54th and Douglas on a regu-lar basis, a fact his baseball coaches weren’t happy about. “They told me that it came down to picking one or the other,” Justin said. “Wow. I was only eight and I was told this? Well, I stuck with motorcross.” Continuing to race at the track, Justin eventually joined the Amateur Nationals circuit, running his dirt bike on tracks in Las Vegas, Texas and Tennessee. He was 12. “When I was 16, almost 17, I turned pro,” Justin said. “I was a junior in high school, so I was homeschooled so I could race. Most of the time, you go from Amateur to Arenacross and then to Supercross. I skipped Arenacross and went to nationals. It was big time.”

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23-year-old Justin Berry fights back from a traumatic brain injury to ride again.

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Although he raced at the Texas Freestone and the Colorado Thunder Valley, Justin knew he had to improve. He wasn’t in the shape he needed to be in to win, although he did win a race in El Reno. He had to practice more. He had to push himself. So he headed out to Wellston that hot,

blistering summer day to do just that.

AFTER When Justin woke in the hospital two weeks after his accident, he remembered nothing of what happened to him. “Walking took a long time to relearn, but I promised myself I’d walk out of that hospital, and I did,” Justin said. “Of course, they tied a belt around my waist so they could catch me if I fell.” Besides learning his basic motor skills again, Justin had to learn to see as well. The traumatic fall knocked his eyeballs loose, and his left eye drooped down while his right eye cocked upwards. He had no depth perception at all. “I had eye surgery on November 10, 2011, and the doctor fixed the muscles in my eyes, but he said he didn’t want to see me again until February,” said Justin. “A week went by, and my eyes were still messed up. A few weeks went by, still messed up. A month went by, and still messed up.” On February 4, 2012, Justin woke up and his eyesight was perfect. “Just like that,” he said. Sometime between the eye surgery and his vision coming back, Justin got back onto a motorbike for the first time since his accident. He and his friends went to the Little Sahara Sand Dunes and “just messed around” a bit. “I wasn’t scared to ride. I was scared that I wouldn’t be able to ride like I used to,” he said. “I shocked myself. I rode easy—even on the jumps and corners with my eyes all messed up. That day, knowing I could ride—it relieved all the anger and the fear and the emotions.”

Now, Justin continues to practice

almost daily. With a lot of catching up to do, his goal is to make a good show-

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in October at the Texas Pro

Challenge races. He wants to win.

He wants to inspire. “People who have had a brain trauma get down on themselves and they think they have noth-ing,” Justin said. “I want to show them they can do it. I want to prove to others who suffered a brain injury that if they stay positive, they can do it. Don’t ever give up.” To contact Justin, email [email protected].

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The attraction to the race remained with him after his graduation from Edmond North High School and from the University of Okla-homa in 2011. His soul belonged to the outdoors, and he promised himself he would spend as much of his life as he could working, living and playing in the open air. “I’ve always loved the outdoors, and when I got out of college, I decided to do everything I could to stay outside,” he said. Everything included helping South Americans set up a bird research field site in Lawton and working as a logger and tree climber in Maine. “I wanted to stay outside as long as possible.” Upon returning to Oklahoma, Patrick got a job offer from a local oil company, but instead took less pay to join Living Lands & Waters, a nonprofit with the mission of cleaning up rivers in America. Living on a barge on the Mississippi River, Patrick was back in the open

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on the Ol’ Man river. “I loved it,” he said. “I left in 2012, because someone said I should work at a lodge in Alaska.” Following the currents of the wind, Patrick packed up for Bettles Lodge in Bettles, Alaska, where he worked as an outdoor guide, helped field planes in, set up hunter camps and more. He also got his first chance to work with the famous Alaskan sled dogs. “Working with the dogs rekindled my interest in the Iditarod,” Patrick said. “I thought, That would be so wild, so cool. The lodge had 10 sled dogs and I volunteered to care for them. I taught myself mushing.” Mushing, or working with a sled dog team, isn’t an 8-to-5 job—it’s 24 hours a day. But those days brought Patrick into the pack and

In the frigid Alaskan air, the sound of a dog sled team mushing through the snow may be the only noise in a land covered in silence and cold. Edmond native Patrick Beall says nothing exists that is quite as pure as traveling over 1,000 miles in the wild lands of Alaska with a team of dogs as your only companions in wide open vistas of one of America’s last wild places. In 2015 or 2016, Patrick will join intrepid explorers and racers from the past as he attempts his first shot in one of the longest and most grueling races known to man—the Iditarod.The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a long-distance sled dog race which is run in early March from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Mushers take a team of 16 dogs on the race to cover 1,049 miles in 9 to 17 days. Started in 1973, The Iditarod now lures in more than 50 racers and is known as the “last great race on Earth.” Patrick, 24, felt the call of the wild when he was learning about the Iditarod in grade school at Cross Timbers Elementary in Edmond.

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gave him a passion for working with animals that are more wolves than hounds. “It’s a lifestyle, not a job. You never stop working.” The dream of racing the Iditarod took an icy hold of Patrick, and he knew that if he wanted to race, he would need to return to Alaska. He had met Dallas Seavey when he lived in Alaska, and he knew that the Iditarod winner was who he needed to contact. In 2012, Dallas Seavey was the youngest musher to win the race and is the third generation in his family to race. Mitch Seavey, Dallas’ father, won in 2004 and 2013, and Dan Seavey, Dallas’ grandfather, was one of the organizers of the first races. While Dallas was the youngest musher to win the race, his father was the oldest when he won in 2013 at the age of 53. “I called and bugged him until he told me to come out,” said Patrick. “He wanted a guy to help him with dog training and to get me in as a puppy team. We do 200- and 300-mile practice runs

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huskies—specialized mutts bred and evolved for racing.” For Patrick, life couldn’t be any

better. “I never regretted my decision, not once,” he said. “I don’t make much money, but I’ve lived in the most beautiful places and I’ve met amazing people. I have endless opportunities to be outside.” In a few years, Patrick will be among the mushers covering over 1,000 miles in the coldest weather possible. The freezing temperatures and the ice in his beard won’t bother the Oklahoma native. “Part of the reason I do this is that I’m infatuated with battling the elements—putting my mind and body to the test,” he said. “I love the way my face and beard feel with ice on it—it helps me remember why I’m here.”

To help support Patrick’s race to the Iditarod or to learn more about the dog sled race, contact Patrick Beall at [email protected].

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The leaves are starting to dance in the air and the colors are slowly changing. One of two things must happen: it’s time to pull out your old fall rags or put your new credit card to use. This season, local retailers are making it easy to jump from the pages of your favorite fashion magazine. While various designers played with color in fashion ads and on the runway this season, many chose to stick to the basics. “It’s all about black and white this fall,” says On A Whim buyer Alexandra Bratton. On A Whim not only knows who its customer is, but specifically offers clothing tailored just for her. “The On A Whim woman is not defined by age,” says Bratton. “She’s hip, fresh and always knows what she wants in regards to her personal style.” On A Whim offers pieces that will allow their shoppers to build multiple looks as they move from the board room to social hour. “We’re offering great jackets, booties and large statement jewelry.” Bratton was especially excited to check-list the new accessory items. “Cool scarves, layering necklaces and crystal headbands for a bit of sparkle.”

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Don’t worry, store owner Spencer Stone will help craft your fashion persona. “The Spencer Stone shopper is looking for high quality, out-of-the-box merchandise,” he says. “I spend a great amount of time searching for items that I believe have a story to tell.” This season, Stone is telling a familiar tale about jackets, but he’s adding a whole new chapter. “Must-haves for fall are soft jackets,” he says. “They are deconstructed sport coats that are great with trousers or jeans, and they come in everything from cotton to cashmere.” Grooming is a vital part of men’s fashion. Spencer Stone Company has a number of accessories that help men get a tailored look from head-to-toe. “As far as jewelry is concerned, we keep it simple,” says Stone. “Tie bars are very popular, but I would have to say that magnetic collar stays are our number one selling accessory.” Oklahoma stores continue to make it easy to get the best that fashion has to offer. The tempera-tures may cool, but with the help of these boutiques, you’ll surely stay on the hot list this fall.

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Covering nearly 2,000 acres, Arcadia Lake is a great place for area residents to camp, swim, water ski, hike, ride horses and simply enjoy the great outdoors. Building on the lake’s success as a recreation hub, the city is adding to its recreational offerings with new bike and walking trails, giving locals yet another way to enjoy Lake Arcadia. But this isn’t just a city project. It’s backed and funded by a group of local business and individuals, the Arcadia Lake Trail Coalition. “My family has always loved walking. Edmond is a delightful community that, in my estimation, lends itself to walking. The importance of physical activity has become more obvious nationwide and its importance is reflected in Edmond’s trail planning,” says Elizabeth Waner, a member of Edmond’s City Council and a key architect of the trails plan. But Waner and her colleagues aren’t just interested in physical fitness—trails for cycling and walking simply make Edmond a more enjoyable place to live. The Arcadia Lake trail is projected to be completed in 2014. The 18-mile paved trail around the lake will give walkers, joggers and cyclists the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while preserving the native habitat and vegetation. Upon completion, the trail will serve the Oklahoma City metro’s need as the longest and widest trail available to recreational users. Varying from 12 to 18 feet wide, it will meet the needs of cyclists, runners and walkers more easily than any other multi-use trail in the metro area. Many trail users feel that existing paths are too narrow to support both foot traffic and cycling. The wider Lake Arcadia trail will accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians with a far lower risk of accidents.

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GoogleeCity award to edmond in 2013

As anyone from Edmond knows, our city is unique. Bursting with small businesses, local art, and events for every season, holiday, and occasion, Edmond has developed not only a state reputation, but is also known nationally for being a unique and thriving community. Recently, even Google has recognized Edmond’s commitment to the development of the city due to its strong online presence. The Google eCity Award is presented to one city in each state that is using the web to find new customers, connect with existing customers and fuel its local economy. Now dubbed “the Digital Capital” of Oklahoma, the City of Edmond has paved the way for its local businesses to thrive online. Everywhere you turn, our city surprises locals and visitors alike with unique and interesting art. Whether they are searching for a new restaurant to try out in downtown Edmond or tweeting a photo of their favorite local Edmond statue, locals and visitors can access downtown’s free public Wi-Fi.

Not only does the City of Edmond embrace the web, but most of the small businesses also have an online presence. Whether through a website, social media, or an online directory, businesses of all sizes are realizing the importance of access through the Internet. Back40 Design, a local web design

company located in the heart of Edmond, has embraced the many op-portunities that web can provide. “Over the past 13 years in business, we’ve seen tremendous web-based growth in Edmond and being

here in the center of it - we’ve experienced that growth first hand. Most recently, we’re excited to be working with both the Edmond Chamber of Commerce and the Edmond Economic Development Authority on strengthening their web presence,” says Dave Miller, Back40 owner. For more information about the

Google eCity Awards, visit google.com/ecities.

by Bethany Scott

Awarded to one

city in each state

in 2013, Edmond

is now dubbed

“the Digital Capital”

of Oklahoma.


Graham TurnerMiss Oklahoma Teen USA 2013

MY outlook by Bethany Scott

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When did you get started in pageants?My first pageant was the oklahoma state pageant in November of 2012, so the national pageant was my second!

What inspired you to start participating in pageants?competing in pageants took my mind off of some health issues I was experiencing. I also found it was an opportunity to share what I’ve experienced - and hopefully help someone in the process.

Can you share a little about your health challenges?For almost 2 years now, I have struggled with my health. My entire endocrine system—thyroid, adrenal, hormonal—has been compromised. It has affected what I am able to eat, my physical appearance, and my control over any of it. What I have gained in spiritual and emotional strength has far surpassed what I ever expected to be tested. It’s pushed me to trust God in a way I never would have before.

What’s your favorite part about competing?I’ve been able to make great friends. I was prepared to go in and experience a lot of cattiness, but I couldn’t have been any more wrong. I spent most of my days laughing, just having a great time with the girls.

How has becoming Miss Oklahoma Teen USA affected your life?I feel as if I am a deeper part of oklahoma. It means everything to me that I get to go talk with little kids or read a book to a class. To see a smile light up on a person’s or child’s face when they see the sash and crown makes me smile.

What’s your favorite pageant memory?I will never forget that feeling when my name was called. I was in shock and didn’t expect it! I knew that everything would change after that and I was excited to start sharing my experience on a greater scale.

Who do you hope to inspire with your title?I hope to show other people that their situation does not define who they are. Their character, what they make of every trial and how they seek to better themselves and those around them are all factors in the bigger picture.

What do you like to do outside of competing in pageants?My biggest passion is figure skating—I absolutely love it! It’s my happy place! There is something so beautiful about the fluidity of the body through motion and power.

What’s next for you?After my reign is over, I plan to finish my senior year, continue sharing my story, and go to college. I’m excited to see what else the Lord has in store for my life. I will follow Him wherever He may lead me!

80 East 5th St., Ste. 130Edmond, OK 73034

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