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Susan Mason Foskin: Faith & Grace Locally Owned: I 35 Animal Hospital Edmond Wine Shop: Wine Tasting Kits UCO Broncho’s Football: A Winning Season
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V. 6, ISSUE 8 Oct. / Nov 2014
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AROUND EDMOND Welcome back to Around Edmond! It’s been awhile since our last issue and after our publisher was hired for a corporate photography position at Hobby Lobby. Since then, as we have 1 car, I have been reorganizing my business schedule around driving 100 miles a day! This is not been an easy feat, as I have had a great schedule in place for the last 5 years. However, not impossible, as this year has taught me to “Keep It Simple” and I am applying that currently so that I may get back to publishing this magazine monthly, along with our weekly online content at Edmondactive.com and our social networks daily content at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and
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cleaning out our Pinterest by simplifying our boards there. I want to thank all of you for your support while I slowly move toward these goals! This months issue will highlight an amazing football season for the UCO Bronchos and highlight the return of Wags Creations owner Susan Foskin after she suffered a 2nd stroke in 15 months. We bring you information on Edmond Wine Shop’s new Wine Tasting Kits and highlight local animal hospital Animal Medical Center I35 in Locally Owned! Enjoy your November with family & friends and stop to enjoy the little things! - Sherri
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W H A T ‘ S N E W ?
Lavish Nails & Spa On the west side of Broadway, at 33rd Street, you can find the all new Lavish Nails & Spa, which is open 7 days a week, and offers manis & pedis waxing & more, We will be stopping in to give a review online at Edmondactive.com!
Charming Charlie’s Charming Charlie’s is a favorite place for accessories, shoes, bags & cute clothing for those in other areas and online for unique inexpensive ways to update their wardrobes. Visit CharmingCharlies. com to preview what you can expect at the Spring Creek Plaza store.
The Patriarch The Patriarch just received a go ahead from Edmond City Council to start the permiting process and to go ahead with their plans for a new public house and food truck venue. This historic home is located at 9 Edward St. and will hold 250 patrons and up to 4 food trucks.
Roost Roost is an all new home accessory and furniture store, located at 102 W. 2nd St, on 2nd Street, just west of the Farmer’s Market. Owned by local designers, this boutique just opened mid October and can be found at @Roostoklahoma at Facebook and Instagram. They will be having their Grand Opening on November 13 & 14, and their normal hours are Mon. - Sat. 10-5 pm.
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W H A T ‘ S
Von Maur Department Store Von Maur Department Store opened in Quail Springs Mall on Oct. 18, and we stopped by on Oct. 16 for their soft opening. This high end store is one of 30 nationwide and offers high fashion couture to your basic department store finds. Great selection of cosmetics, shoes & boots, with a different selection of those found at Dillard’s and Macy’s.
A-1 Pet Emporium A-1 Pet Emporium is a locally owned pet store that has just opened their second location here in Edmond at Santa Fe just south of 2nd St. They offer personalized service, a great selection of healthy pet foods at reasonable prices, as well as supporting local pet resues, etc. They are open 7 days a week. For more info, visit them online at A1PetEmporium.com
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Sweet City Bakery Sweet City Bakery is located on the east side of Santa Fe at the intersection of 2nd St. & Santa Fe. They offer custom cakes, pastries & cookies. You can find a full menu at Sweetcitybakery.com They are open Mon.-Fri. 10-6 pm and Saturdays 8-4 pm
Barnett Field Splash Pad The Barnett Field Splash Pad was finally completed and opened for a short time this fall. It is pretty colorful and looks to have been a big hit with some of Edmond’s smallest residents. Look for this fun addition to Edmond’s Parks System to re open in May of 2015.
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SOCIAL EDMOND
Follow us at Instagram @EdmondActive as we bring you all the holiday fun in and around Edmond and where we preview our content and covers, as well. We occasionally repost from our local sponsors, as well as some of our favorite locally owned businesses!
Follow us at Facebook @EdmondActive as we bring you what’s new for the Holidays in and around Edmond, and find links to our content and shared content from the City of Edmond, Parks & Rec, local businesses, restaurants & more.
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Community Poll What’s Your All Time Favorite Christmas Movie? 1. It’s a Wonderful Life 2. Elf 3. A Christmas Story 4. Christmas Vacation 5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Original) 6. Love Actually 7. Santa Clause 8. Polar Express 9. Miracle on 34th Street
FOLLOW THEM @EdmondActive can be found at Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram and has fun each month bringing you what’s happening in Edmond at local events, and what’s new in local shopping, dining and more. @SilverLeafGems is a locally owned jewelry maker & boutique at 19 N Broadway in Downtown Edmond. From high end pieces to childrens jewelry, you can find unique premade pieces or you can commission them to make specialized pieces. @Beedmond is a great feed found at Facebook & Twitter that highlights this app and all that is useful for local teens. The app helps teens find transportation, medical assistance & more. @CityofEdmond is the official city feed at Twitter and City of Edmond at Facebook, which is were you’ll get city information about street closings, urban forestry and adopt a tree information, their monthly Youtube channel Activity Planner, and more! @Thepaperlion is a local home accessory boutique located at Spring Creek Village and offers specials to their followers at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
EVENTS HERE COME THE OPEN HOUSES & CHRISTMAS PARADE!
Open Houses are happening in November which will bring the holidays into full swing at most of our local boutiques like Serendipity Market on Danforth and 2 Doors Down and Emory Anne Interiors, both on 33rd & Bristol between Kelly and Santa Fe. The first weekend of December will be the weekend where the City will host the Edmond Electric Parade of Lights, the Mayor’s Tree Lighting and more. Keep up to date by visiting our Community Events Calendar at EdmondActive.com and by following along at Facebook.com/EdmondActive for the most up to date information on local events.
@CitizensEdmond is Edmond’s oldest and only independent community bank. You can find them at Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. This is seriously one fun account to follow as our local bank is always doing something to bring some fun into the Edmond community!
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CITY BUZZ
J.C.’s Funky Hair Ranch and Funky Ranch Art Association brought Kalo to Downtown Edmond on Sept. 12. with music, food and fun! While it was cold, the band was amazing and the crowd had a fantastic time!
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CITY BUZZ
HEARD ON HURD
Heard on Hurd hosted bands North Meets South, Desi and Cody and O Fidelis on Oct. 18 and they rocked Downtown Edmond!
This was one of the newest events to happen in Edmond and it brought in people of all ages to enjoy community, food & music.
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Over 4,000 people gathered to enjoy Downtown Edmond on Saturday September 20.
With so many in the community showing enthusiasim for this event, you can look forward to its return in Spring of 2015. On Oct. 18, Citizen’s Bank of Edmond delighted residents by turning on their Christmas lights to add to the already festive atmosphere.
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SPORTS
UCO Broncho’s Football Gives Edmond Something To Cheer About This hasn’t exactly been a banner year for sports in OKC. The OKC Thunder have been plagued with injuries and they’re off to one of their worst starts since moving to Oklahoma. The OU Sooner’s football team has been a big let down and the OSU Cowboy’s are in a rebuilding phase. The only bright spot in the local sports scene, it seems, is the UCO Broncho’s Football team. If that seems like an unlikely occurrence, it might be because it is. Not since 2008 have the Broncho’s had a winning season. And the last few years have been, to say the least, terrible. From 2010 to 2013 the best the Broncho’s could do was 2 wins in each of those seasons. But now that has changed. The Broncho’s have turned it all around. They have gone from zero to hero in the span of one season. Thanks to the efforts of Coach Nick Bobeck and his staff, the Broncho’s are now contenders in the MIAA. Nick Bobeck took over the UCO
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SPORTS Football team prior to the 2012 season and he and his crew went to work on transforming the Broncho’s into the budding powerhouse we see now. It did take every bit of the last three years to do it, but the Broncho’s look to be on track to accomplish great things in the coming years. The good news for the Broncho’s is that most of their key players will be with them for a couple more years, at least. Their star Quaterback, Chas Stallard, is only a Redshirt Freshman and he’s made a huge impact on the team. He’s currently at the top end of the class in the MIAA for pass efficientcy and scoring. And their Runningback, Sophmore
UCO Season Record @Fort Hays W 26-7 Missouri Western W 26-17 @Emporia W 24-14 Northwest Missouri L 13-36 @Nebraska-Kearney W 49-0 Missouri Southern W 43-41 @Central Missouri L 19-31 Washburn W 35-26 Northeastern W 28-10 @Lindenwood W 45-13 Pittsburg EDMOND 2:07 p.m.
‘04-’14 W-L Record 2004 8-2 2005 3-7 2006 5-6 2007 4-6 2008 7-4 2009 4-7 2010 2-9 2011 2-9 2012 2-8 2013 2-8 2014 8-2 (1 Game to go)
Jake Gandara, is second in the MIAA for rushing. With another season of savy recruiting, there’s no reason not to think the Broncho’s could be in contention for a Division Championship, or even better, a Division II National Championship. I know that’s asking a lot at this point, but you might as well reach for the stars, right? The MIAA is one of the toughest leagues in Div II sports. So to achieve success this soon after taking the reins, Coach Bobeck and his staff have a lot to feel good about, going into the offseason. And Edmond has a lot to look forward to for next seasons Broncho’s Football.
2014 MIAA Team Ranking Scoring Offense 5th UCO Scoring Defense 5th UCO Total Offense 4th UCO Total Defense 7th UCO Rushing Offense 5th UCO Rushing Defense 11th UCO Pass Offense 8th UCO Pass Defense 3rd UCO Pass Efficiency 5th UCO Pass Defense Effic. 3rd UCO Kickoff Returns 4th UCO Punt Return Avg 6th UCO Interceptions 7th UCO Punting 11th UCO Kickoff Coverage 7th UCO Field Goals 8th UCO Pat Kicking 1st UCO Sacks By 10th UCO Sacks Against 8th UCO First Downs 6th UCO Opponent 1St Downs 7th UCO 3Rd-Down Conversions 3rd UCO Opp 3Rd-Dn Convert 12th UCO 4Th-Down Conversions 12th UCO Opp 4Th-Dn Convert 3rd UCO Penalties 5th UCO Opponent Penalties 7th UCO Time Of Possession 5th UCO Turnover Margin 1st UCO Red Zone Offense 1st UCO Red Zone Defense 4th UCO
2014 MIAA Individual Ranking Rushing 2nd Gandara,Jake UCO So 7th Stallard,Chas UCO Fr Passing Avg/Game 4th Stallard,Chas UCO Fr Pass Efficiency 3rd Stallard,Chas UCO Fr Receptions 8th Clark,Marquez UCO Sr 9th Hood,Christian UCO Sr Receive Yds 9th Hood,Christian UCO Sr Total Offense 2nd Stallard,Chas UCO Fr Scoring 6th Gandara,Jake UCO So 8th Hiddink,Seth UCO So Scoring (Tds) 4th Gandara,Jake UCO So 7th Stallard,Chas UCO Fr Scoring (Kick) 3rd Hiddink,Seth UCO So All Purpose 2nd Gandara,Jake UCO So 7th Clark,Marquez UCO Sr Field Goals 3rd Hiddink,Seth UCO So Field Goal Pct 3rd Hiddink,Seth UCO So Pat Kicking Pct 1st Hiddink,Seth UCO So Tackles 3rd Glaspie,Chass UCO Sr 14th Pruitt,Matt UCO Sr 21th Howard,Malcolm UCO Jr 39th Harris,Michael UCO Sr 48th Orso,Logan UCO Jr Sacks 1st Allen,Kenny UCO Jr Passes Defended 3rd Pruitt,Matt UCO Sr 4th Jones,Cody UCO Jr Interceptions 1st Jones,Cody UCO Jr Fumbles Forced 3rd Harris,Michael UCO Sr 3rd Shearwood,Cade UCO Fr Fumbles Recovered 2nd Pruitt,Matt UCO Sr
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LOCAL FLAVOR Edmond Wine Shop Wine Tasting Kits CHOOSE A THEME AND A BUDGET. The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner. Here, I chose a grape, pinot noir, as the theme, since it is the most recommended red wine to serve with a traditional “turkey and dressing” holiday meal. The budget is $20-$30 per bottle. I chose three pinot noirs from three countries, all from the same vintage. The tasting structure will help tasters get a good understanding of the grape. Also, choosing the same vintage gives you a great idea as to what a particular year was like around the world. ARRIVE AT EDMOND WINE SHOP WITH A FEW DETAILS. How many people do you plan to serve? When is the event? What time of day is the event? Will you serve food? These are the questions we will ask when you come by the shop. An event on Wednesday evening may not require the same volume of wine as a Saturday night event. The same goes for Saturday afternoon vs. Saturday evening events. Food changes the game for all wines. The more specific you can be about seasonings and spices used in the dishes, the better we can “fine tune” our recommendations. I can recommend dishes to serve with the wines, if you need inspiration. We will send you out the door with a plan for success. I provide technical notes, winery history info, vintage reports and any other pertinent information to help enhance your tasitng experience. Each packet comes with a suggeted tasting order as well. Call 341-9122 for more information.
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Emory Anne Interiors has home & holiday decor, gifts and more!
Gifts like Lula n Lee Jewelry, and always free gift wrap.
Stop by and be inspired this holiday! HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 405.753.4466 www.emoryanneinteriors.com
15020 Bristol Park Place, Edmond (on 33rd, between Santa Fe & Kelly)
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SUSAN FOSKIN: FAITH AND GRACE Susan Mason Foskin, owner of Wags Creations here in Edmond, is among many in the US who are well educated and trying their hand at a creative career which is outside their chosen certified field. Susan has a Master’s in computer programming and was working in the corporate world as a computer programmer while working on crafting custom pieces for a growing clientele, on the side. In 2006, Susan decided to go full time with her
hobby and Wags Creations was born, featuring custom wood home décor like crosses, hand made signs and up until May of 2014, Susan specialized in wreath making, and had a popular Wreath of the Month club through Wags Creations. In April of 2013, though, Susan had a small stroke (and per Susan, small in the grand scheme of things.) This stroke happened at a small craft show in OKC at the Farmers Market, and on top of her Rheumatoid Arthritis, caused her speech to slur a bit and caused her foot to drag a bit, to which a couple of customers thought Susan slumping down on the ground meant she must’ve been on drugs. The signs Susan was showing didn’t at all indicate to these onlookers that something may have been medically wrong (see the information for recognizing a stroke from the CDC below.) This instance required that Susan make some changes. Susan was told to change her diet, to reduce her stress level and that’s what she did. She was lucky to have not had to rehab back from debilitating loss of speech, loss of memory or worse. Even her Rheumatologist at the time didn’t see any issue with the heavy hitting
medication she was taking. Fast forward through having product in 4 stores, the busy holiday season of 2013 with the craft shows and holiday orders. And then the busy spring of 2014, and with the Wreath of the Month club gaining immensely in popularity and work, for Susan, her work load was starting to increase to almost her pre stroke levels in 2013. On May 6, 2014, everything changed for Susan. The day started out like any other day, delivering custom orders, restocking stores. It was a really hot day with no wind, but Susan gave no thoughts to this and moved along. On this day Susan was consolidating her two current storage units to one larger unit. While moving items and sifting through items she thought she may put up for sale, Susan reached for her phone in her back pocket and the next thing she knew, she saw her iPhone laying on the concrete, shattered. She stood there, leaning up against the storage unit just staring at the phone in disbelief, uttering “dammit”. When she heard what had come out of her mouth, it alarmed her, not because of the phone shattering, but because “dammit” was NOT what she heard coming out of her mouth. She repeated the word over and over and over and it was not coming out correctly, just garbled. She leaned over with her right hand and picked up the phone and thought to herself, “This cannot be happening again!!!” Susan then thought she’d just need to cool off and stumbled through the storage unit making it to her minivan, where she was able to turn the van and its A/C unit on. It didn’t blow the usual cool air quickly and Susan’s head was pounding by this time, her vision was blurry and she knew she couldn’t drive home. Susan then decided to call a good family
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friend who lived a few miles away. She had very garbled speech by this time and had to repeat herself numerous times before she could convey where she was located, and her friend, who understood something was gravely wrong, sent her husband, who was off duty police officer, to rescue Susan. When he arrived, he immediately called Tommy, Susan’s husband, and Tommy told him to call for an ambulance immediately. The ambulance arrived at the same time as Tommy & Shadow and they were off to the hospital. On Susan’s 25 minute trip across town to the ER, she had a ladybug land on her chest so she used this as her focal point while she slipped in and out of consciousness. At one point she had heard the noise of the ambulance dying and the driver trying to restart it, to which she asked the paramedic if the van just died and he said yes, but not to worry as they were only 10 minutes away. Susan found herself being pushed on a gurney by two amazing EMSA guys, down a service road with oncoming traffic and across the parking lot and into the emergency room. From this time until about June, Susan had to relearn so many things, including, walking, hand eye coordination, and some things had just left her memory. In talking with Susan, she told me that at one point she had been going through her art supplies and just didn’t know what they were for. So one day, Susan decided to stop in to see the ladies at Paper Arts, on 2nd St. just west of Fretz. This started an amazing friendship and they are a huge part of Susan’s amazingly fast recovery and discovery of her new creations. That and of course the amazing prayer chain that started the day her stroke occurred. The last week of October saw Wags Creations debuting all new art at the Affair of the Heart at the OKC Fairgrounds and when asked about how amazingly fast Susan’s
recovery was, Susan’s husband, Tommy just replied, and with a huge grateful smile, “It’s all just gravy.” Susan’s story and crazy fast recovery are a testament to the quick thinking friends, EMSA workers, and terrific hospital staff. The CDC states that the time after having a stroke is the most important due to the brain being without oxygen. Although stroke risk increases with age, strokes can—and do—occur at any age. In 2009, 34% of people hospitalized for stroke were younger than 65 years, and stroke kills almost 130,000 Americans each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths. EARLY ACTION IS IMPORTANT FOR STROKE Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly. In a 2005 survey, most respondents—93%— recognized sudden numbness on one side as a symptom of stroke. Only 38% were aware of all major symptoms and knew to call 9-1-1 when someone was having a stroke. Patients who arrive at the emergency room within 3 hours of their first symptoms tend to have less disability 3 months after a stroke than those who received delayed care. • Symptoms are: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination. • Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone else has any of these symptoms. (Source: CDC. gov.) You can follow Susan’s personal blog at Wagscreator. blogspot. com or Wags Creations at www. Facebook. com/
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We specialize in wooden letters from 6” to 4 feet tall, wooden words, growth charts and crosses. We also offer a full line of Greek products for sororities and fraternities. We love custom orders and our motto is “ We don’t do ugly”. We can be found at Cabin Fever in Kingfisher, And The Funky a Trunk West in Yukon or online at WagsCreations.com! Phone # is 405-206-4325 Email: Susan@ wagscreations.com
Emory Anne Interiors is one of the trendiest stores in Edmond, with a fantastic selection of new high end to affordable pieces for your entire home, very unique home accessories, full line of Company C, Lenny & Eva and Waxing Poetic Jewelry, Thibaut fine fabrics, wallpaper and custom furniture. Emory Anne’s also offers fabric by the yard and design services in store. Be sure to stop by to visit this store first when redecorating on any budget. You can find Emory Anne Interiors at 15020 Bristol Blvd, on 33rd between Kelly and Santa Fe Open M-F 10 am to 6 pm and Sat. 10-5 pm. Be sure to follow at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest for sales & inspiration and online at www.Emoryanneinteriors.com! If you have any questions, you can call the store at 405-753-4466.
Paint Your Art Out is Edmond’s MOST fun date, girls night out or party destination. Visit www.Paintyourartout.net to see their latest calendar & register or stop in or call 405-5135333 to register for the holiday sessions just added!! With artist lead sessions, absolutey anyone can be an artist! Visit them online for their current calendar of paintings. Located at 10 S. Broadway right in the heart of Downtown Edmond! Also find them at Facebook & Twitter at PaintYourArtOut!
Book reservations now for your special day, whether a Fall or Winter Wedding or special occassion at ArcadianInn.com and reserve your room, as they book quickly at this time of year. The Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast is located at 1st and University, across from UCO. To book a reservation, visit www. ArcadianInn.com or call 405-348-6347. Follow for specials at @ArcadianAarons at Facebook, Twitter Instagram & Pinterest!
MILLIES TABLE CATERING & More Millies is the place to go for weekly prepared meals, catering for your wedding or special event and for your Thanksgiving meal! Millie’s also has new brunch items in their Meals to Go freezer! Give Millie’s a call at 330-9156 or visit her website for more information! Located at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond! For more information, visit her website at www.MilliesTable.com
We offer affordable & stylish accents, restyled furniture, fun jewelry, unique decor & gifts and we have an Etsy like atmosphere! Stop in now to see all of the latest Christmas decor & gifts and accessories for you and your home. Find Serendipity Market at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Edmond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869
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Shop.Eat.Play.Edmond. Go Local with Citizen’s Bank of Edmond Businesses!
2 Doors Down Furniture Consignment takes select gently used brand name quality furniture and accessories. If you’re looking to make a change in your home this store is the place to check first as their stock is unique, trendy, and affordable, but you have to check in often as their inventory changes daily. Be sure to stop in to 2 Doors Down, located at 15020 Bristol Park Blvd Ste 400, off 33rd Street, between Kelly & Santa Fe, and take a look around, great owners and great pieces! You can also find them at Facebook at 2-Doors-Down and by calling them at 405254-5175 if you see something you’d like to place on hold! If you’d like to consign your gently used pieces, email at twodoorsdown. edmond@yahoo.com
The employees at Edmond Wine Shop have stocked the shop for the holidays, and are ready to help with the most knowledgable staff in the metro, and now is a great time to save on something new with their Employee Picks! Be sure to follow them at Twitter & Facebook @EdmondWineShop! Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. from 10 am until 9 pm! You can also call in any order at 405-3413122 for a later pick up.
Store hours are M-F 10-6 and Sat. 10-5
Enjoy the fall in the country at any one of the 5 cozy Honeymoon cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages, in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the fireplace and wake up to a beautiful candlelit breakfast. Visit online at www.Aaronsgate.com to discover the different packages and to reserve your room, or call 405-282-0613.
The Animal Medical Center at I-35 offers comprehensive medical care, annual vaccine packages with heartworm checks, general surgery & dental care, senior pet care, a well stocked pharmacy, nutrition counseling, a large indoor dog and cat boading facility with 2 large outdoor play areas and professional grooming Mon.-Friday by appointment. The vets on staff are Dr. Tomlinson, Dr. Krenek and Dr. Farr. You can find them at Facebook at Animal Medical Center I-35, at Twitter at @ EdmondVet or call 405) 359-6301.
3rd Street Yoga is located in Downtown Edmond and you can find them online at Facebook at 3rd Street Yoga Studio for more information about their ckasses and workshps, which in the past have included a workshop for stress relief for families living with autism and neurodiversity. Along with the regular classes, they offer classes for children and teens, Tai Chi and belly dancing. The studio is open Mon. - Sun. 8 am to 8:30 pm and is located at 106 W. 3rd Street in Downtown Edmond. You can get more information by calling the studio at 405)330-2211.
J.C.’s Funky Hair Ranch is a fun & unique full service Paul Mitchell salon in Downtown Edmond at 22. East 3rd Street, just west of Broadway. The team at the Ranch are constantly training in the latest techniques and J.C. is personally master trained to teach any aspect of hair styling through his Paul Mitchell certification. You can also find local art, local musicians at their backyard events and an occasional poetry reading. You will find J.C.’s Funky Hair Ranch online at www.JCSFunkyHairRanch.com. Walk Ins are always welcome Mon.Friday 9 am to 7 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm (Closed Sundays). To make a reservation, call the shop at 405) 340-4140
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LOCALLY OWNED I 35 Animal Hospital: Your Pets Best Friends Animal Medical Center I35 is much more than a veterinary service, boarding and emergency care provider. For over 10 years, it has been home to some of the most caring pet enthusiasts we know. Dr. Susan Tomlinson, our two labs vet, found us at Twitter one evening in 2011. I had put out a call for help as our youngest Lab had eaten 3 bars of Dove bar soap. @ EdmondVet responded back asking all the relevant questions and told us to keep an eye on him. Lucky had a terrible weekend, and Dr. Tomlinson had been checking on him via Twitter the entire time. Come to find out, Lucky had learned how to open the drawers in our bathroom, as I caught him in the act about 2 weeks later. After I had dog proofed the bathroom, we thought our need for assistance with our now 12 & 13 year old labs was over. Nope. Cottonballs were next on Lucky’s list. And then came Pongo’s foray into silently and stealthily eating out of the closed garbage can, which had us thinking he was becoming paralyzed at one point. Luckily, none of these antics required us to ever take these guys into the office. However, when our 1st dog and our baby, Purdy, slowly started hiding, becoming sick to her stomach and became all around sluggish in May of 2012, we called Dr. Tomlinson and she made arrangements to see Purdy. Unfortunately, Purdy’s kidney was in complete failure and it was her time, after 12 amazing and healthy years. Everyone at the office was so very nice; we wouldn’t have been able to get through that tough experience without them. They took care of everything and sent our family the nicest condolence card. We took Pongo and Lucky in to see Dr. Susan for shot updates and a general all around checkup in June of 2014, after having taken them to another vet previously that our dogs never really
connected with. Lucky is a different Lab in that he doesn’t trust many strangers, whereas Pongo has never met a stranger in his entire life. Upon getting to the office, Lucky was shivering just a bit and after about 3 minutes with Dr. Susan he was completely comfortable with her and she became the first vet in 11 years to be able to give him a check up without having to muzzle him. Chris and I just stood and stared in disbelief. While someone may find Animal Medical Center I35 in the phone book, mentioned at our facebook page or find Dr. Susan at Twitter, and think it’s just another vet & boarding service, they are certainly not. This practice, and that means everyone who works here, is one of Edmond’s diamonds for care and service. And if you follow Around Edmond at EdmondActive.com, you’ve read about Lucky’s most recent antics with the consumption of 18 bags of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate, including the packaging, and which should have done him in. Again. I contacted Dr. Susan, this time by Facebook, and luckily, Lucky was ok. If you see me out, ask me about my all new Pro Heat Pet Carpet Cleaner. It’s a workhorse, for sure! Animal Medical Center I-35 offers
affordable quality care in a full service veterinary hospital. Dr Susan Tomlinson, Dr Melanie Krenek, Dr Aaron Farr Like them at Facebook: Facebook.com/ AnimalMedicalCenteri35 Like Dr. Tomlinson at Twitter: Twitter. com/Edmondvet Some of their Services Include: - Comprehensive Medical Care - Annual Vaccine Packages with Heartworm and Intestinal Parasite Checks. - General Surgery – Dental Health Care – Senior Pet Care – Radiographs – Complete Blood Counts and Blood Chemistries – Well Stocked Pharmacy – Preventative Care for Fleas and Ticks – Nutrition counseling, while offering a Large Variety of Hills Prescription Diet Foods, Royal Canine, and Purina Veterinary Diet foods. – Professional Grooming MondayFriday by appointment. – Large Indoor Dog and Cat Boarding Facilities with 2 Large Outdoor Play Areas. Located at 3800 E 2nd St, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Phone: (405) 359-6301
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