In Other Words with Dave
I’m a “buy used” kind of car buyer. The last new car I bought was a sweet ride called a Saturn SL2 – remember those? Since then, I’ve bought used sedans, coupes, convertibles, SUVs, and a minivan or two (actually 3). Letting someone else take the financial hit on initial depreciation has been my financial…
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A Birthday Song!
This picture of my son, Jay and me was taken last year on my August birthday. Before Jay got sick. Before 7 weeks in ICU. Before my precious son went to heaven. And it’s a favorite! Pictures become treasured keepsakes of people we love. Since the introduction of the iPhone, a camera has always been…
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Donation Drive Helps Students Thrive
Nothing captures the excitement of back-to-school like the smell of new crayons and freshly sharpened pencils. But for some Edmond families, the cost of those basic supplies is out of reach. The Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA) sponsors an annual school supply collection drive to help bridge the gap. This year it’s happening from July…
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Neighborhood Provisions at Rose Creek Golf Club
After multi-million dollar course and clubhouse renovations, Rose Creek Golf Club now celebrates the opening of its refined restaurant, Neighborhood Provisions, to the public. Now everyone can enjoy a taste of resort-style dining with a warm neighborhood feel, right at home in Edmond! Spectacular, sweeping views of the manicured golf course and a bustling social…
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From Egypt to Edmond: Ali Khalafalla’s Olympic Journey
Ali Khalafalla’s journey from Egypt to Edmond is marked by skill, determination, and super-fast swimming. Currently training for the 2024 Olympic Games, the Egyptian Olympian stopped to share about his past accomplishments, present outlook, and future goals. Coming from Cairo“I started swimming at six years old,” Ali said. “My mom took my sister and me…
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Boom Town Creamery
Ice cream is always the answer. That’s the motto emblazoned on containers and neon signs at Boom Town Creamery. One taste of their handmade-from-scratch, small-batch ice cream and you’ll agree! Just when you thought there was nothing new that could be done to ice cream, boom! Boom Town did it. With inventive ingredients like goat…
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The City of Iris: Edmond’s Iris and Garden Society Flourishes for nearly 100 years
Members of the Edmond Iris and Garden Society have planted Edmond’s landscapes since 1925. The gardeners gather monthly to share ideas and “grow” in their botanical knowledge. As the club approaches its 100th anniversary, they are determined to track and treasure the flowers that have stood the test of time in Edmond. “Irises are hardy…
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Mez Men: Father & Son Create One-of-a-Kind Cutting Boards
When Sean Gomez started Mez Woodworks in 2016, he was playing the long game. There was no guarantee his stepson, Caleb Calloway, would one day take ownership. He couldn’t ensure Caleb would have the time or interest to do so. But he saw enough promise to take the risk. It paid off in dividends. Today,…
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Meet Kuna: Tulsa King’s Canine Star
Much of the 2022 crime drama, Tulsa King, was shot in Oklahoma, bringing stars the size of Sylvester Stalone to our state. The hit show also featured a four-legged Oklahoman named Kuna. The German Shepherd rose to her role, largely by accident, but her owner hopes it’s just the start of a dazzling canine career….
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A LOOK Back
Edmondite Stanley Kunc poses with an unidentified woman sometime during 1945. Kunc was a member of the 45th Infantry Division and saw more than 500 days of combat during World War II. Kunc landed on Anzio Beach in Italy and fought his way north to Munich with the 45th Division. Outside of Munich, the 45th…
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