July 29, 2021
Vol. 22, No. 11
In This Issue FOUR SEASONS
Closer look at Olympics right here in Edmond
Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 4.
Krazy Daze See page 15 -18
Museum’s special look at history of Olympics FRIDAY, July 30
Mostly Sunny High 98° Low 77°
SATURDAY, July 31 Sunny High 101° Low 79°
SUNDAY, August 1 Mostly Sunny High 100° Low 74°
The Edmond Historical Society and Museum presents From Athens to Atlanta: An Olympic Collection from 1896-1996, which runs from now until October 2021. In celebration of the 2021 Olympics—see artifacts from nearly every Olympics, from when the modern Games began in 1896 until the close of the 20th century. The artifacts range from posters and official merchandise, to clothing worn by the athletes. The items are on loan from a family in Edmond who wish to remain anonymous. They have generously shared some of the highlights of their profound, private collection, gathered over a period of 45 years. The collection began in earnest after attending the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, and then the family lived in Los Angeles and we involved in the planning
of the 1984 Games. “That’s what cemented my interest,” said the anonymous collector. “The artwork and culture is so wonderful, especially from the early era of the Olympics.” Highlights on display include medals from 1896, the 1924 USA hockey team warm-up jacket from Paris, items from the infamous 1936 Olympics in Amsterdam as WWII began to ramp up, plus flag, patches and memorabilia from nearly every modern Olympics between 1896 and 1996. The Edmond Historical Society & Museum is also displaying clothing items from Shannon Miller’s Olympic triumph in 1996. Olympic History: The modern Olympics were reinstated in 1896, but the event dates back to ancient times, when the Olympic
Games were a series of athletic competitions held in ancient Greece every four years. The Olympics were profoundly important to the Greeks for close to 12 centuries. The exact year they began remains a mystery, but the first written mention of the Games dates back to 776 BC. The Games occurred every 4 years, even during threat of war. During turbulent times, a sacred truce was called throughout the cities. Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m . Tuesday – Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. most Saturdays Admission is free. More information can be found on the museum website atwww. edmondhistory.org or by calling 405-340-0078. Museum located at 431 S. Boulevard in Edmond.