A LOOK Back: 1923 Easter in Edmond
In 1923, Eloise Rodkey (second from left) and five others dressed in Easter clothes are ready to hunt for Easter eggs. This photo was taken in the front yard of Earl and Emma Rodkey at Main and University, across the street from Mitchell Hall.
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A LOOK Back: 1915 Campus Gardening
A group of students at Central State Normal School (now UCO) work in the school garden on campus around 1915. The 1914 Bronze Book (yearbook) commented on school gardens and agriculture professor, Fred Ives: “The man you see most frequently in overalls on the campus is Mr. Ives, head of this department. He is sometimes…
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WeedFree Lawns
What’s the homeowner’s advantage to using a professional weed control service? As professionals, we have licenses that allow us to buy more robust products and we have licensed applicators who know how to professionally apply these products. Weed Free Lawns is a Nelson Landscaping Company, and we have 15 years of experience in lawn management…
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A LOOK Back: Valentine’s Day 1956
Valentine’s Day at Edmond High School, 1956. Maggie Overholser was crowned EHS basketball queen on Valentine’s Day in 1956. Although not normally associated with Valentine’s Day, EHS incorporated a Valentine’s Day theme into its basketball court because the ceremony fell on Valentine’s Day.
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Miracle Method Surface Refinishing of OKC
What household surfaces can be refinished? Miracle Method refinishes a variety of household surfaces, including: • Bathtubs: Porcelain, fiberglass, acrylic, cultured marble, and clawfoot tubs. • Countertops: Laminate, Formica®, tile, solid surfaces (such as Corian®, Silestone®, etc.), and cultured marble. • Ceramic Tile: Walls, countertops, shower pans, showers, and floors. • Concrete: Garage floors, patios,…
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A LOOK Back: Full Service on Route 66
James McConnel and Leamon Shaver pose for a photograph at Shaver’s Standard Service Station in 1959. Located on Route 66 at 113 E. 2nd Street in Edmond, service stations like this were popular with locals and Route 66 travelers. Leamon Shaver operated the service station from the early 1950s until the 1970s.
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Edmond Kitchen & Bath
How long has EKB Home been designing kitchens and baths, and do you design other rooms as well? Over 23 years now, and we have all kinds of projects and rooms in our portfolio. As my husband Robert and I merged our skillsets, along with those of our team, we grew into the luxury kitchen…
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A LOOK Back: A Wintery Edmond
It was 1992. George H. W. Bush was President, the grunge look dominated fashion with its ripped jeans, hoodies, and flannel shirts, and Edmondite Shannon Miller competed in the 1992 Olympics, becoming one of the most decorated gymnasts in the U.S. Pictured above, Chris, Rexi, and Byron Graham pose for a photo with a snowman…
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Sorghum Mill Christmas Tree and Blackberry Farm
When was the tree farm started and how large is it? My father, who was an avid arborist, and I started the tree farm in 1977. We planted our first evergreens to be cultivated for Christmas trees in 1982. The Edmond farm which I now own and manage consists of approximately 45 acres of Christmas…
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A LOOK Back: Edmond Veterans
Edmondites Dale Hamilton, Charles Richmond, and Hal Adamson board a transport ship in Hokkaido, Japan en route to the Korean Peninsula in 1951. The three men were members of the Edmond-based 179th Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. After the Korean War, Hamilton returned to coaching athletics at Central State College (now UCO). He also…
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Home: Aqua Well Drilling Q&A
1. What is the benefit of having a water well at your residence? Having access to free water. With Edmond paying some of the highest water rates in the state, it definitely makes sense for everyone to have their own well. Another benefit is that when we are in a drought and the city goes…
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