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Enid Artist Goes to the Extreme

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Local stained glass artist Robbie Goodwin has been chosen by ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to add her special talent to a house being rebuilt in Lawton. Robbie is donating her time and talent with no pay to help a very needy family. Although there is no pay involved Robbie hopes the notoriety will help increase business and bring her new connections in the home building market.

Robbie owns and operates Touch of Glass located right here in Enid. Stained glass has become very popular in new homes and Robbie has set herself apart as one the most talented stained glass artists in the state. She will have a website soon that will showcase her talents: www.touchofglassok.com. The website should be up and running well before the show airs in April.

A Lawton family was chosen for the episode that will include Robbie's work. The television program selects deserving families and builds them a new home. Peggy and Gene Westbrook of Lawton were chosen after friends led a one-week petition drive and collected about 26-thousand names. Gene Westbrook was a U-S Army sergeant and suffered a severed spine and nerve damage during an attack in Baghdad in 2004. Then the couple's 9-year-old son was paralyzed in an auto accident last year.

The Westbrook's current home in west Lawton will be demolished starting at noon Saturday and workers will totally rebuild it into the family's dream home. Robbie will visit Lawton early next week to film a spot for the episode. The builders hope to finish the house by next Wednesday so the Westbrook's can be shown the home on Thursday.

The show is to be televised April 15th so mark your calendars.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Tumbling Down

Workers are slowly tearing down the old apartment building on West Randolph across from the Catholic Church. They are literally destroying it brick by brick.

New Eats!

Watch for Mickey's Bar & Grill opening soon in the Heritage Hills Shopping Center. Mickey's is replacing the loss of Rooster in Wine. More details as we get them...

Monday, February 19, 2007

Enid Writer has a split personality

Enid's very own Terri Schaefer calls herself Miz Split Personality! As TL Schaefer she writes contemporary romantic mysteries with witchy themes and paranormal characters.

As her alter ego, Keira Ramsay, she writes things a bit more on the "sexy" side.

Why in the world does she do this? Because she does not want to confuse her readers with the content they'll be getting in her books. Her hot stuff is seriously plot-based, but it's going to be steamier than her TL Schaefer work.

Terri has already published several mysteries including "The Summerland" and "The Brotherhood" and also a collection of "hot" mysteries under the pen name Keira Ramsay.

Stop by her site and check out her latest releases. TLSchaefer.com

Friday, February 16, 2007

Do you know what The Secret is?

The Great Secret of the universe has been discovered and it is now available to you! You may have heard about it on the news or even seen it on Oprah. What is it? It is The Secret!

The Secret will bring you joy, good health, more money, better relationships, love, happiness and anything you have ever wanted. It has been passed throughout the ages from one century to another but only a few knew what the secret was. Today, The Secret is available to you!!

The Secret is... "The Law of Attraction". Yep, that's it. Are you happy now? Well, it's not exactly that easy. The theory of The Secret is that positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative. Learn how to attract only positive energy and you will have anything that you can imagine.

To learn more about improving your life visit The Secret today! You can also learn more about The Secret on the Friday episode of Oprah. They will be interviewing people that have actually used the positive approach of The Secret and improved their lives.

I know that many of you will check this out and it will change your life forever. You will become very happy and very successful. You will then be so thankful that I turned you on to this Secret that you will send me a portion of your riches. I thank you ahead of time.

Monday, February 12, 2007

Do Not Forget!!

Vote on Tuesday. Several local candidates will be elected including our new Mayor. Get out and vote!!

Valentines is on Wednesday! - Hey guys, don't forget or your goose will be cooked!! Order the flowers, pick up a card and book dinner out. I'm warning you...

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Beat the Chill with Chili

The Enid High Band will host their annual Chili Supper tomorrow, February 8th, beginning at 5:30 in the Enid High School Food Court. Along with chili and desserts, you will be treated to great music provided by the jazz bands from Enid High, Waller, Longfellow, and Emerson.

You will also have the opportunity to bid on great items and gift baskets at the silent auction. The band is preparing to attend a competition in Chicago in April, so stop by and lend your support.

Thanks to the Grays for tipping us with this info.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Autry Tech turning 40!

Autry Tech was started in 1967 as one of the state’s five original technology centers. Technology centers offer business and professional development training, and licensure and certification training in a number of fields. Classes are open to both students and adults throughout the year.

Autry Tech will be holding an open house this Sunday, February 4 from 2-4 p.m. Autry Tech students, staff and anyone in the community can help celebrate Autry’s 40th year.

During the open house there will be a groundbreaking for the Autry Tech's business incubator. The groundbreaking is planned for 2:30 p.m. and state officials from Oklahoma City have been reported to be attending. The small business incubator will be located at Autry Tech, and will help entrepreneurs receive business support, which will include writing a business plan, looking for funding, and it will also have access to computer and Internet with affordable space rental.

Get out and help support our very own technology center!! (Cake is at 3 p.m.)