EARC: Five Decades of Changing Lives
Each day, 55 Edmond residents with developmental disabilities wake up with an enhanced sense of purpose, belonging, and independence because of their involvement with Employment and Residential Centers (EARC). For over five decades, EARC has operated to provide adults with developmental disabilities the support they need to lead successful lives, whether through employment, daily living…
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Festive FEASTS
Enjoy stress-free holiday dinners, parties, and office events with fantastic spreads that are a feast for the eye and the appetite. Wow your guests with stunning platters, tasty trays, and full holiday meals to feed a crowd. Let these local pros make your gatherings memorable, merry, and bright! RUNNING WILD CATERING Trust one of the…
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A Girl’s Game: Strike League Flag Football
In 2022, Ben Ezugha encountered a video that stopped his scroll and started something entirely new for Oklahoma. “I saw a video of Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing out scholarships to high school athletes, and some of those recipients were girls,” Ezugha recalls. Intrigued, he discovered that girls had been playing flag…
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The Campbell: Upscale Living & Dining
Downtown Edmond is experiencing a transformative wave with the introduction of a new mixed-use development situated between the University of Central Oklahoma and Broadway, just east of Boulevard. The Campbell, comprised of two newly constructed buildings totaling 84,000 square feet, is set to redefine urban living in the area. The development is divided into two…
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Hannah Gates: Movie Makeup Artist
When Hannah Gates is working on a film set, she drinks a lot of coffee. As a full-time hair and makeup artist, it’s not unusual for her to work a 12-hour day or night. It’s a career filled with unexpected adventures made up of ever-changing directors, crew members, and storylines. Hannah embraces the opportunity to…
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BMW Isetta: A Quirky Collectible Car
Johnnie Massey is a car enthusiast through and through. Growing up on a 60-acre farm in Spencer, he picked up vehicle mechanics from his father. “I basically just figured out how to work on tractors and trucks with my dad,” he recalls, reflecting on the skills that would shape his career. His automotive journey took…
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A LOOK Back: Edmond Veterans
Edmondites Dale Hamilton, Charles Richmond, and Hal Adamson board a transport ship in Hokkaido, Japan en route to the Korean Peninsula in 1951. The three men were members of the Edmond-based 179th Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. After the Korean War, Hamilton returned to coaching athletics at Central State College (now UCO). He also…
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Home: Aqua Well Drilling Q&A
1. What is the benefit of having a water well at your residence? Having access to free water. With Edmond paying some of the highest water rates in the state, it definitely makes sense for everyone to have their own well. Another benefit is that when we are in a drought and the city goes…
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Luminance Edmond
There’s no better way to brighten your holidays than strolling through Luminance, Oklahoma’s premier walk-through lighting display. Located at Edmond’s Mitch Park, this year’s celebration includes two special event nights and upgrades to several displays. Best of all, it’s free. Something for Everyone Edmond Electric has been lighting up Edmond with Luminance since 2018, and…
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The Nutcracker Ballet
With stunning new sets and costumes along with an expanded cast of characters, Oklahoma City Ballet has elevated this season’s The Nutcracker to the next level. “It’s a perfect year to rediscover The Nutcracker,” says Whitney Cross, Director of Development and Communications. Performances begin December 14, and tickets are going fast. A Brand New Look…
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In Other Words with Dave
After five years of life’s detours—thanks to COVID and my bout with blood cancer—I finally revved my engine and hit the open road with my motorcycle buddies. I was a little rusty, a little slower, and very mindful of my recent absence from the hobby. It was wonderful to feel the wind in my face…
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Thankful Things!
I call November the “thankful” month. It’s pre-Christmas and post-Halloween and a great time to practice gratitude. No wonder we call it “Thanksgiving.” It’s a season I love because it’s everything family. When I was young, my grandparents visited our farm home every Thanksgiving. I remember how my mother and grandmother seemed to enjoy fixing…
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