Move Over, Pepperoni
Pizza has come a long way since America adopted this Italian favorite. With a world of different ingredients and styles that satisfy every taste imaginable, today’s pizza culture is fun to explore. Enjoy some of Edmond’s best for a fun night out or just relaxing at home. YARDBIRD PIZZA at Bricktown Brewery Saucy and oh so…
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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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Build A Bed
Every night, children across the OKC metro area sleep on couches or even on the floor. Edmond resident Jim Gleason is working to change that. Partnering with a national charity called Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Jim and his team have helped build hundreds of new beds for kids who need them. Jim hosts OKC’s largest…
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New Library + YMCA Facility
Readers, runners, and Edmond residents at large can look forward to a new library and YMCA location at 4701 E 15th Street. Or, more relatably, on the east side of I-35 next to Henderson Hills Baptist Church. The August 8th groundbreaking will mark the start of an anticipated 18-month construction process, landing the open date…
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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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Infinite Care Homes
Infinite Care Homes combines the best of two worlds—medically supervised, full-time assisted living care in an intimate, family-style setting. Owners Christine Hauck, APRN, and Niaz Adu, RN, celebrated the opening of their second home in July. Two Locations, One Standard of Excellence Both homes are nestled in the same quiet Edmond neighborhood. Each location serves…
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Memorial Road Church of Christ
In a time of national strife, Memorial Road Church of Christ is re-focusing on Jesus’ central message: “Love one another.” The church will explore this powerful theme throughout the 2024-25 school year. A Much-Needed Message in Tough Times “We feel like 2024 is a great time to go back to the core of Jesus’ message,”…
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Jean Richardson
Nationally acclaimed artist Jean Richardson is rooted in Oklahoma, but her vision of the American West has touched audiences far beyond our state’s borders. Her evocative, abstract paintings of horses hang in permanent collections and galleries from Tulsa to New York to California. Now in her 80s, Jean continues to create several large paintings every…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison’s a little bit Garth. And I’m a little bit Springsteen. She likes to shop local boutiques. I’d rather hang out at Cars & Coffee. She’s into spicy, or as she calls it, “flavorful” food – hot honey, onion jam, balsamic this, reduced that. I’m fine with a chicken breast, but please go easy on…
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Come Fly With Me!
Some years ago I did a lot of speaking events and I especially liked telling funny stories at the beginning of my talks. My son, Aaron thinks I should share some of those stories with my readers. So here’s one from way back! First of all, I don’t like to fly. But here I was…
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