Pawsitive Reading Experience
Bon, a twelve-year-old black labrador and golden retriever mix, wags his tail with controlled excitement as he sits beside his owner Shawn Coughlin. Bon is eager to greet children as they walk in with books in hand. Bon is a certified therapy dog and for the last ten years, has provided comfort for those left…
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Eddie’s Bar & Grill + Hott Wings
Meet Eddie Wrenn III–the namesake behind some of Edmond’s best-loved food experiences. This third-generation restaurateur is passionate about serving his community and creating dining destinations with outstanding menus and moods to match. And after 30 years in the biz, his distinct Edmond restaurants–Eddie’s Bar & Grill, two Hott Wings locations and The Lounge–are buzzing with…
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A Sommelier of Board Games: Dallas E. Caldwell
“I like to think of myself as a Sommelier of board games,” Dallas E. Caldwell says, surrounded by shelves of neatly stacked board games. Just as a sommelier recommends wine to a dinner party, Dallas has his own recommendations for board games. After considering experience level, game difficulty, and player interest, Dallas is able to…
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Erase the Hate
An ill-placed tattoo can have lifelong ramifications—especially if it relays a message of prejudice, hatred, or gang affiliation. Tattoo removal is possible, but very expensive, so options are limited for many people who have taken a new path in life but continue to display an offensive message on their skin. In 2019, Oklahoma Plastic Surgeons…
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Out of the Wood Work
Put one physicist and one chemical engineer together and you get…a sawmill? Ryan Joyce and Zach Welton are amused by this result, themselves. Neither one aspired to build a sawmill until a year ago when friendship and conversation came together during the pandemic. Cuttin’ to the Story Zach and Ryan both grew up on farms….
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New Hope for Families of Addicts
Radically changing the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them When someone you care about is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, it’s not easy to find people who understand. Finding Hope offers a safe, welcoming place where people affected by a family member’s addiction can find the healing they need. One…
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His Turn at the Wheel
James “Jim” Johnson has a habit of adopting his wife Kathy’s hobbies. In early 2020, the couple took a pottery class and bought a wheel, kiln, and other supplies needed for their home workshop. While quarantining at home during the pandemic, Kathy and Jim spent time in their shop creating. Jim was drawn past the…
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Kennedy Tire and Auto
When you need new tires, auto repairs, or scheduled maintenance, your vehicle is in expert hands at Kennedy Tire and Auto. The Edmond-based company provides honest, dependable service with no hard sell and no double-talk. “We guarantee the best warranty, service, and price in everything we do,” says owner Tad Kennedy. Serving Customers Across Edmond…
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Avenge Pest Control
The best time to stop the damage from termites and other pests is before it happens. With nearly 20 years of expertise, brothers Chris and Ty Coon of Avenge Pest Control will keep your home or business pest-free all four seasons long. Termites Are Active Now Every structure in Oklahoma is vulnerable to termite infestations….
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In Other Words With Dave
I probably got into business for the wrong reason. I simply wanted to help. I’m a creative and I enjoy the creative process. Helping business owners market their businesses with new ideas and new technology was really fulfilling for me. Getting paid was a bonus, but not the reason for my vocation. Over the years,…
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The Reluctant Seamstress
My mother was an excellent seamstress, making most of my clothes during my growing up years. Living on a farm and having very little to spend on extras, Mama made most of my clothes out of feed sacks. She would go to the store with Daddy and pick out pretty pastels, flowered prints, and other…
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