Edmond City Center Complex
Edmond is making a $44 million investment in the heart of its city. The new Edmond City Center Complex will house City Hall, municipal court, a five-story parking garage and a gathering space to welcome locals and visitors there for business, lunch or leisure. “We’re a growing community, and our existing spaces are no longer…
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Farmers Grain Kitchen + Cellar
There’s no more fitting place than the historic Edmond Flour Mill to usher in a new era of regionally sourced cuisine. The downtown Edmond site, established in the early 1900s and later reopened as Farmers Grain, provided local farmers a means to market their wheat, corn, grains and poultry. As Edmond grew from a farming…
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Leveling the Playing Field
It’s one thing to talk about a problem. It’s another thing to build an entire business around fixing it. That’s exactly what Kevin McGuire did. Recognizing a startling shortage of female softball equipment, Kevin created Resilient SFBL. His company is now a licensed vendor for USA Softball, and multiple college teams across the U.S. “When…
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Tiny, Beautiful Gowns
Designer of dresses for little girls, Nancy Crum, found her sewing business taking an unusual turn last year. Suddenly, former brides were bringing their wedding dresses to her. She never dreamed a woman would be so eager to hand over her wedding dress, knowing fully that Nancy would cut the expensive and gorgeous fabric into…
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The Good Eagle Scout, Darrell
“I love scouts. All my life, I love scouts!” said Darrell White, a scout with Troop 77. In February, the 64-yearold achieved Eagle Scout status. It was a proud moment for this man who has spent decades engaged with the scouting community. Eagle Scout is the highest rank of the Scouts BSA (formerly Boys Scouts…
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A Marathon of Miracles
Doctors can’t explain her recovery. Words can’t capture her resilience. Rachel Foster is a walking miracle. Following an electric scooter accident in November, the Moni’s Italian Restaurant chef and co-owner was left with a catastrophic brain injury, 17 broken bones and on life support. Doctors predicted the best-case scenario was a life where Rachel would…
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Jeremy & That “Jeep Thang”
Jeremy Rowe’s country music career started out as a Jeep thing––make that a “Jeep Thang,” the title of the song he wrote in 2019 that put him on the national stage. Due to the song’s popularity among the Jeep crowd, he now travels to Jeep shows around the United States to perform his repertoire of…
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Heritage Renovations
Home renovations and improvements can be challenging in a post-pandemic world. At Heritage Renovations, owners Dan and Leslie Peake are committed to making sure every project meets their high standards of excellence. Custom Renovations for Every Need “The housing market is tough right now, and a lot of people are choosing to stay in their…
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Raptor Jiu Jitsu
At Raptor Jiu Jitsu, students learn much more than effective self-defense. Gym manager Derrick Adkins stresses four key values: discipline, respect, integrity, and focus. Raptor is one of the top competitive gyms in the state, but it’s also a welcoming space for families and beginners. Expert Training in a Family Atmosphere The teaching team at…
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In Other Words with Dave
A Spring To-Do List: Remove the shorts out of winter storage, maybe donate the ones that “shrunk” over winter. Take longer walks around the neighborhood. Get some exercise. If you want to exercise your mind, wave to the neighbors along the way and try to remember their names. Clean out the attic. Go to garage…
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Mom’s Diary!
Recently I ran onto my late mother-in-law’s diary from 1965. It piqued my interest since Carl and I were not only dating but became engaged that year. Several pages were blank and most entries were about household chores, but I admit it was exciting to see my name in that little book as her son’s…
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