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Read More >Business: Kreggers
Setting the Standard in Flooring When Kregger’s Floors & More opened in Edmond, two generations of hard work and expertise came together under one roof. Paul Kregger, along with sons Chris and Sam, wanted to make a greater impact in the industry that’s been a part of their family for generations. “I previously worked for…
Read More >Business: Stanley Steemer
Delivering the Meaning of Clean What began in 1947 with one man and one truck has become one of the foremost carpet cleaning companies in the country known as Stanley Steemer. The OKC location serves 71 cities and towns across central Oklahoma, including Edmond and Arcadia. Stanley Steemer is known for its outstanding carpet and…
Read More >Louise: Se����orita Bell
Mentors are often known for their eccentricities. Zella Bell was no exception. She portrayed the perfect image of an old maid with her tall, lean stature, wire-rimmed glasses and mousey brown hair pulled back in a tight little roll at the nape of her neck. But even though she was unmarried and in her middle…
Read More >Sports: Mark Bravo
How you identify a glass of water, as half-empty or half-full, is said to determine whether you are a pessimist or an optimist. Someone who considers his life to be like a glass half-empty might feel overwhelmed or even depressed, focusing on what he doesn’t have, while someone who looks at life as a glass…
Read More >Home: One Person’s Trash”��
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American throws out 4.5 pounds of trash every day. Only about a quarter of that waste is ever recycled. The EPA says recycling protects and expands manufacturing jobs, reduces the need for landfills, reduces pollution, conserves natural resources and saves energy. Thanks to Edmond’s curbside recycling…
Read More >Arts: She’s Funny
Misty Looman loves to make people laugh. In fact, that is her job. Looman is a professional stand-up comedian who grew up in Edmond and now lives in Los Angeles. “It’s an opportunity for me to share a part of who I am, the funny person I am, and just kind of make people happy,”…
Read More >Food: Zen Asian Dining
Zen Asian Dining, in Edmond, is a rare dining experience presenting a variety of authentic Asian cuisine under one roof. Owner Lesly Tran explained how Zen is distinguishable from the ordinary. “People have different cravings for Asian food and if the husband wants Chinese food but the wife wants Vietnamese, they can come to Zen…
Read More >A Fallen Hero
On August 11, amidst the first downpour of rain Edmond had seen all summer, Second Lieutenant Jered W. Ewy was laid to rest. Henderson Hills Baptist Church resonated with peals of rolling thunder as full military honors were given to the fallen soldier, who was killed July 29 in Afghanistan during his third tour of…
Read More >Wonder Boy
Here’s the good news: A handsome superhero is to thank for a world without crime. The bad news? He’d be the first to tell you so. In a modern day re-creation of the dime novel, Edmond author Charles Martin, who also writes under the name Will Weinke, has created Wonderboy — a superhero with a…
Read More >Positive Tomorrows
For many of Oklahoma’s children, the end of summer signifies the beginning of a new school year. Yet, for as many as 6,000 children in Oklahoma, getting an education often takes a backseat to basic needs like food and shelter. According to the 2011 OKC Point-In-Time homelessness count, homeless families with children have become the…
Read More >Songs That Sell
Not many Edmond residents have met Erick Alexander in person, but they sure have heard his jingles. Alexander is the composer, producer and voice of some of the most popular commercials broadcast across the Oklahoma airwaves. “I’ve had people calling me and asking, ‘Did you sing on this one spot because it sounds just like…
Read More >My Edmond Outlook: Luke Neafus
Name: Luke Neafus, 13 years oldCyclist and Charity Champion You’ve been cycling for a few years now. How’d you get started?My mom had knee surgery and I started riding with her for fun. It wasthen I discovered how much I loved it. I asked to quit baseball and focusonly on cycling. My mom started searching…
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