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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Home: Arbor Image Tree Care
1. What are some of the most resilient and popular trees around the metro? Red Maples, Bald Cypress, Chinese Pistache, and Shumard Oak. These species are well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them excellent choices for residential and commercial properties. Crabapples, in particular, are favored for their beautiful spring blooms, while the…
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Home: Generator Supercenter
How does a whole-home generator work? Your power goes out, then what happens? Within seconds of an outage an automatic backup generator automatically supplies electrical power directly to your home’s circuit breaker box. After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and waits for the next outage. It operates whether you are home or…
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A LOOK Back: Class of 1971
From the 1960s to mid-1970s, the Edmond High School yearbooks featured a two-page color photo of the senior class. Each year was photographed at a different and highly-recognizable location. Most had the students gathered on or around an iconic local feature, such as a rock wall, playground equipment, and one year, an airplane! This image…
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Home: Nelson Pools
Adding an in-ground pool to your home can greatly enhance the quality of your outdoor living space. We asked the expert, Asa Pelman, at Nelson Pools for tips and trends to help make the best choices for your backyard oasis. What type of pool is best for my backyard? During your initial consultation, we carefully consider…
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Crossings’ Pack-a-thon
With the goal of feeding half a million hungry kids, Crossings Community Church is changing lives one meal at a time. Its fourth annual Feed the Hunger Pack-a-thon aims to pack 500,000 meals in one week for malnourished children in Bangladesh. Meals packed during the event will ship across the world to schools, orphanages, refugee…
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