Retired Coaches Still Winning
Some retired coaches may feel a void when they are no longer active in the sports community, but one Oklahoma coach has changed the rules of the game. Chuck Bowman, co-founder of the Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes and recently formed group, Retired Coaches Ministry, said some of his favorite moments in life were during…
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Discover Local Cuisine
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends, family, and all the special loved ones in your life. You’ll find some sweet treats and yummy eats around town to make the occasion memorable. Indulge and enjoy to your heart’s desire! DONATOS PIZZAFall in love with Donatos pizza! Their abundant, fresh ingredients and edge-to-edge toppings satisfy every craving. During…
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Heroes in Waiting: Anti-Bullying Program Helps Students
In her application to the Heroes In Waiting Teen Advisory Board, one Edmond ninth-grader said, “I had a friend commit suicide because of bullying. I think about him a lot. I wish I would’ve known how he felt and that I could have helped him.” This student’s story is not merely an anecdote, but rather,…
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Gower Memorial Cemetery
An incredibly significant historic site exists within the bounds of Edmond, but few people are aware of this American treasure. The Gower Memorial Cemetery, off Covell between Douglas and Post Road, is one of the few physical sites in Oklahoma that represents Land Run settlement by African Americans. Thanks to the collective efforts of civic-minded…
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For the Love of Local Art
One of ten children growing up in a two-bedroom house in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Susie Varner says she was only still when she had a pencil in her hand. “I loved drawing and horses, and wanted to be an artist when I grew up.” Though life sometimes limited her artistic pursuits, Susie continued to practice painting…
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Entrepreneurs Bring Mobile Gaming to Town
Barbara King is a busy woman. By day, she leads multiple teams at her government job, applying her expertise in IT and leadership. But on the weekends, she’s a mobile gaming guru. It seems like a lot to balance, but the fourth-generation entrepreneur finds that such skills run in the family. “My great-grandparents owned and…
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AAA Link2 Insurance
Choosing the best home or auto insurance policy can be daunting. Cody Link and his team at AAA Link2 Insurance are committed to helping every customer find the coverage that’s right for them. Hands-on Service, Close to Home At AAA Link2 Insurance, you’ll always be greeted by a licensed agent when you call, not an…
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The Grout Doctor
You don’t have to replace your ugly tile surfaces to make them new again. Corey Brown of The Grout Doctor specializes in refurbishing grout, bringing your tile floors and showers back to their original beauty. Transforming Tile Surfaces The Grout Doctor offers an affordable and environmentally friendly way to revitalize your tile. “We can bring…
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In Other Words with Dave
Every week, I get asked the same questions. Any changes to your insurance? Your address? Your medication? Have we had any falls? Any other changes we need to know about? I know the drill. As I stood there, I thought, yes, there have been significant changes. I got a new stove this week. I am…
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A Valentine Surprise!
Since February is the “love” month, I’m sharing a special story about a couple of friends. Gerald Meeks moved to Edmond just as Covid hit. Being a widower, he was alone in the house he had built to host old and new friends. But being a “people person,” he kept in touch by e-mail, phone,…
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A LOOK Back: A Love Story for the Ages
Quimby Enterline of Piedmont met and married his sweetheart, Margaret Valeriani, while he was stationed in England in 1945. Because of the war, their early communication in 1945 and 1946 was often in the form of love letters. Margaret wrote: “Honey, I miss you so terribly, at times it’s almost unbearable, and I have had…
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