Hannah Gates: Movie Makeup Artist
When Hannah Gates is working on a film set, she drinks a lot of coffee. As a full-time hair and makeup artist, it’s not unusual for her to work a 12-hour day or night. It’s a career filled with unexpected adventures made up of ever-changing directors, crew members, and storylines. Hannah embraces the opportunity to…
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Off the Hook: Alex Catches Fish in All 77 OK Counties
Few ten-year-olds can rattle off the names of all 77 Oklahoma counties with ease, but it’s simple for Alex Turner because he has distinct memories of visiting each one. For two-and-a-half years, Alex and his dad, Neil, traveled the state with the goal of catching a fish in each county. Besides catching fish, Alex caught…
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Timeless Treasures: Collecting Vintage Football Keepsakes
Like most serious sports collectors, Casey Moore has very specific interests. His genre of choice is football illustrations from the late 1890s to 1930s—the time-period when college sports began to develop. “I collect the artwork that would have been adorning college dorm rooms in the early 1900s, which might be posters, pennants, or magazine prints,”…
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The Monarchs are Coming!
In early September, the occasional orange butterfly flutters past the gardens, houses and businesses of Edmond. By the end of the month, there is a noticeable increase in the number of monarch butterflies stopping to rest and refuel on their journey south. Their yearly migration across the United States into Mexico is a phenomenon of…
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DJ Mike Munday
If you lived in the Oklahoma City Metro in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, you are likely familiar with the voice of DJ Mike Munday. His morning radio shows on both WKY and KOMA earned #1 ratings. He was cheerful, energetic and positive––and he still is! Although the 77-year-old is no longer a DJ on…
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Making Masterpiece with Filmmaker Rick Walker
Rick Walker is an energetic storyteller. As a longtime disc jockey on KATT radio, Rick uses his voice to convey vivid images, but his favorite form of storytelling involves real-life visuals from filming people in interesting situations. Rick–Producer, Writer, and Director of State 46 Films–attributes his filmmaking career to an over-active imagination. He has written…
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Retired Sgt. Ray McCormick Continues to Serve
Sergeant Ray McCormick was active as a Marine from 1965 to 1969, but his compassion and reverence for fellow service members continues decades later. In his role as Veterans Service Officer, McCormick has assisted over 600 Edmond veterans in receiving their governmental benefits. “Veterans aren’t always aware of the benefits due them and their families,”…
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Edmond’s Love of Parks – Not So Uncommon
Edmond has a long history with green spaces, dating back to the first park instituted by John Mitch in 1890. In June, Edmond officially added a new park, Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park, to its roster. Much like past projects, including Kickingbird Golf Course and Arcadia Lake, the Uncommon Ground park was a partnership between the…
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Stephenson Park: New & Nostalgic
If you’ve driven past Stephenson Park lately, you’ve seen the dramatic change that has occurred since its $7 million renovation. The once-sedate park is now crawling with people! THE NEW FEATURES Playground EquipmentThe most visible new feature is the tall climbing structure leading to two, spiraling, tube slides. The design was selected for its space-age…
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City Strives to Improve Traffic
Edmond traffic! It’s a topic of frequent irritation—but smart technology is improving traffic flow in subtle ways. By monitoring real-time video, analyzing traffic volume patterns, and adjusting signal timing lengths, cars spend less time waiting at lights—really! In a technology room near Covell and I-35, three engineers monitor Edmond’s traffic on multiple computers and screens….
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