Art That Is Larger Than Life
UCO Teacher Records History in MuralsArtist Bob Palmer knows how to choose a canvas. But these days, he won’t settle for a 16×20-inch stretched cotton; his canvas may be as large as 250×45 feet. Palmer started painting murals in 1991 and maybe should have bought stock in a couple of paint companies. Exterior acrylics are…
Read More >Together At The Table
Jennifer Eve’s New Syndicated Series Focuses on FamilyNo stranger to a microphone, television personality Jennifer Eve rarely speaks into a mic at fast-food restaurants to order a quick dinner for her family. She contends that when we eat that kind of non-nutritious and calorie-laden foods, our families pay the price. “Childhood obesity is an epidemic,”…
Read More >It’s Never Too Cold to Fish!
Arcadia Lake Offers Year-Round Fishing“Brrr… it’s too cold to go fishing in December.” Not for those who fish at Arcadia Lake. A heated dock at Spring Creek Park makes fishing a year-round activity for all ages. The blue metal structure provides a sheltered 14-by-40-foot open fishing area inside with an 8-foot walk surrounding it. Red…
Read More >Red Cross Sewing Ladies
Volunteers Create Thousands of Hand-sewn Stockings for ChildrenVolunteers needed to sew bright red Christmas stockings for children. The request from DHS arrives at Oklahoma City’s office of the American Red Cross each year, accompanied by bolts and bolts of red netting. Members of the Red Cross Sewing Ladies – the only Red Cross group of…
Read More >Edmond Authors Reception
The Edmond Historical Society & Museum honors Edmond authors each January in its historic location. Housed in the old Edmond Armory at 431 S. Boulevard, the museum exudes history, education and entertainment for the general public and for authors who write about history or use it as a backdrop for novels, poetry, movie scripts and…
Read More >What’s For Dinner?
One of the biggest questions facing any family in the evening is, “What’s for dinner?” Three Edmond businesses are providing the answer to that question with tasty, homemade meals that leave more time for family conversation instead of meal preparation. Many people don’t have time to cook but still want an evening meal that’s delicious,…
Read More >One-on-One Tutoring
Businesses Devoted to Personal Learning The art of tutoring has evolved from asking a high-school neighbor to help Johnny with his homework to full-time service businesses devoted to personal tutoring. Fancy websites, extensive diagnostic tests and corporate franchises now dominate the world of tutoring. Edmond’s Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services is one of more than…
Read More >Mary Agnes & Marine Cpl. Wright
When Mary Agnes Ferris of Guthrie saw a young Marine on the cover of Legion magazine last summer, she said it reminded her of her son when he served in the Army years ago in Vietnam. The photo of Marine Cpl. James “Eddie” Wright also made Ferris proud to be an American. It spurred her…
Read More >Saving Smiles
Mark Duncan, DDS Volunteers His Time and ServicesReady, set, smile! For some people, the thought of smiling for a simple family photograph puts terror in their hearts. They may frown or hide from the camera because of poor dental health or a migraine headache with so much pain that it doesn’t allow smiling. But a…
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