The Duncan Banner Lifestyles

And the beat goes on ...

2012-02-06T17:09:54-06:00

For 27 years, Heartbeat Dance studio has been providing young girls the opportunity to follow their dance aspirations — whatever they may be — thanks to owner Stephanie Gregston.

4-H youth share holiday recipes

2011-12-27T11:49:43-06:00

Recipes are from Stephens County 4-H youth’s annual food cookoff held in October.

Crapemyrtles added to the trail will bring color in spring

2011-12-27T11:26:52-06:00

Happy Crapemyrtle Christmas to you!

Civic leader with character

2011-10-04T12:44:06-05:00

What shapes the character of a community are the people in it, along with how they contribute to make it better.
There is no shortage of active community members in Duncan, however, some seem to go above and beyond. That would include Ken Jones, director of supportive services division at the Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG).

Organizing your recipe collection

2011-10-04T12:15:22-05:00

Here are some suggestions for getting them organized.
For all the recipes we’ve clipped and never used:
1. The first step in getting organized to discard recipes we’ve never used and aren’t likely to use. If you just can’t bear to throw them away — yet — put them in a separate folder or envelope and date it. If you haven’t used them in a year, toss.

Soil testing is right first step

2011-10-04T12:05:43-05:00

We all appreciate thick green lawns and lush productive gardens around the home.
To achieve a high level of lawn quality and garden productivity, it is necessary to add fertilizer on a timely basis.

Women business owners should have retirement plans

2011-10-04T11:57:54-05:00

If you’re a woman who owns a small business, you’ve got plenty of company. In fact, women own more than 10 million U.S. companies, and women-owned businesses account for about 40 percent of all privately held firms in the U.S., according to the Center for Women’s Business Research.

Duncan Public Library spotlights international selections

2011-10-04T11:50:28-05:00

In conjunction with Cameron’s 2011-12 Academic Festival, “Afghanistan: Its Complexities and Relevance, Duncan Public Library is spotlighting books with International appeal.

Burton — 50 years

2011-10-04T11:46:29-05:00

Lifelong residents of Stephens County, Randall and Nancy Burton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner with their children and grandchildren Sept. 10 at Peyton’s Place.

Bumgarner — 50 years

2011-10-04T11:41:53-05:00

Bob and Anita Bumgarner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 15, 2011, with a private trip with their family to Arlington, Texas. Earlier in the summer they enjoyed a cruise to the Bahamas and Key West with family and friends.