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Just in Time for Back To School Pass It On, Edmond's longest-running "garage sale" featuring kids clothes will be held September 7 from 8 am to 6 pm and September 8 from 8am to 3 pm. This fall/winter consignment sale has grown to include more than 350 consignors and will be held at Church of…
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I admit it. I’ve been extra fascinated with this season’s, “The Biggest Loser: Couples.” Not only is it good reality-based entertainment, it’s the fact that an ex-Back40 staff member is a contestant. Neill Harmer and his lovely wife, Amanda, competed against nine other couples to lose the most weight and win $250,000. Neill and his…
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Sometimes we work late. Sometimes we work way too late – we actually dream about work. I thought it was just me, but as Back40 staffers recently confessed, working in our sleep, while not billable, is practiced regularly. Jaimi Aycock, designer, has dreams of organizing large groups of new employees. “Well, Dave hired like 40…
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Edmond History In 1902, the City Council ordered that all sidewalks were to be built of brick, asphalt or flagstone. Edmond began as a water and coaling station for steam engines when the Santa Fe Railroad built into Indian Territory in 1887. Edmond Burdick, the Santa Fe’s traveling freight agent, was the namesake of the…
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“Hi, this is Dave. I’ll be out of the office tomorrow. In my absence, I’m leaving the Magic 8-Ball in charge. It’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. If it’s an emergency, please ask the Magic 8-Ball if you should call my cell.” It sounded like a good plan. The Magic 8-Ball is…
Read More >Sandals and Slides
1. With Switchflops®, available exclusively at eves & lulu d’s, you can change your look, not your sole! That’s because this new concept allows you to buy one pair of flops and switch out the velcro straps to fit any occasion! 2. Fashion Boutique offers yet another creative and versatile option for summer… Onesole®. With…
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Crosstown Traffic More collisions occur in August than any other month. More collisions occur between 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. than any other time. “Most collisions are non-injury. There were more “rear end” collisions, by a high majority than any other type,” said Claudia Deakins, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Edmond. The City…
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Henderson Hills VBS – Your kids will LOVE Vacation Bible School on Outrigger Island June 9th-13th at Henderson Hills. It’s completely free and available to kids who have completed kindergarten-5th grades. To register go to www.hhbc.com/children or call 715-4881. Jazzerkamp Offers Fitness Fun for Kids – Jazzercise of Edmond is offering a Jazzerkamp for children…
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We all enjoy what we do, but we couldn’t help but wonder, “If I didn’t work at Back40 Design, what would I be doing?” Amy Mueller, account executive, needed very little time to answer this one. “A chef. You see, when I actually do have time to make a ‘real meal’ I always try to…
Read More >Spring Has Sprung
1. “Where daring meets darling, and sensible function meets simple elegance.” That’s what the collection from petunia pickle bottom is all about. You’ll love the style and practicality of this Cosmopolitan Carryall™ available at Lil’ Dudes and Divas on 15th & Bryant. 2. “This maternity dress is stylish, super-soft and versatile. Wrap the sides loosely…
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Edmond Oncology Center is now open and accepting patients at 9 N. Bryant. Affiliated with OU Physicians, the center offers state-of-the-art cancer treatment with Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology. Call 271-6500 for additional information. Hobby’s Hoagies will celebrate it’s 17th Anniversary Saturday, April 26. Step in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and when you…
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