June 2023

Playground Hero

What do you do at Back40? I used to get that question quite a bit when I was younger, not so much now. Apparently now I look more like an owner, founder and publisher. I blame years and years of “resting small business owner face.” So I was kind of surprised when that question came up at a recent event. I wanted to tell them…

I’m the guy that started a web design business in the dot com bust of 2000. I’m the guy who cleans out the agency fridge, takes out the garbage and buys the Coffee-mate when we run out. I’m the guy who provided internships for dozens of OSU, OU, UCO, OC and Francis Tuttle students. I’m the guy who was once told by an IRS agent, “Some people just shouldn’t own businesses.” I’m the guy who's never missed a payroll. I’m the guy who hired some amazingly talented people who have gone on to start businesses and run companies - and still stay in touch. The guy who is eternally grateful for the crew that kept the business going while I took care of my terminally ill wife and then years later when I got sick, did the same for me. The guy who invested in a building, remodeled it into a cool design studio, then made everyone remote when COVID-19 happened.

What did I tell them instead? I told them, when I’m at my best, I’m an encourager, a cheerleader, a mentor, a problem solver who brings his clients a unique perspective born of decades of design experience. I’m also the guy who’s been called a “friend-boss,” and that’s pretty cool.

Dave Miller Publisher & Back40 Design President

Vintage Bike Night at Edmond Railyard

By Taylor Bollinger

From free raffle tickets to sweet rides, Edmond Bike Night has something for everyone. Held on the first Tuesday of each month, April through October, the community event features giveaways, Edmond vendors, and live music from local artists.

“The goal of Bike Night is to cultivate connections and community for bike-lovers,” said Tony Steward, Bike Lab owner who launched Bike Night in 2021. “It’s a chance for people from all different styles and backgrounds to see what everyone is working on, what they're riding, and connect with fellow gear-heads.”

Tony says variety is never lacking at Bike Night, and that’s a good thing. “Whether you ride a Vespa, some crazy chopper, or a sports bike – or even if you’ve never ridden at all – you are welcome at Bike Night.”

Bike owners are invited to enter the People’s Choice Bike Show contest for $20. The category changes each month.

In June, attendees will vote for their favorite Vintage or Custom Bike and the top three contestants will be awarded a share of contest entry fees.

“A big focus of Bike Night is being family friendly,” Tony said. “People of all ages can come hang out, check out bikes, and be a part of the event in a positive environment. It’s a great time for everyone.”

The next Edmond Bike Night will be held at the Edmond Railyard on Tuesday, June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to don their best 60s and 70s attire and enjoy music from Oklahoma artist, Jesse Allen. Find details and the full schedule at edmondbikenight.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 th , 6 TO 8 P.M.

The goal of Bike Night is to cultivate community for Edmond bike-lovers

Emily McCormick

Cobblestone Kitchen

By Laura Beam

There’s something about a festive box of cookies arriving at your door that seems to say, “Take a minute, indulge a little and celebrate you.” For 31 years, Cobblestone Kitchen has been serving up special moments like this with delicious mail-order cookies for corporate and personal gifts, parties and events. In 1992, the founder of the Edmond cookie company saw a niche for client appreciation gifts that not many businesses were specifically catering to at the time. Today, under the expert baking skills of owner Emily McCormick, the clever company is flourishing and still serving clients from 30 years ago.

Passion Project

The timing was fortuitous in 2020 when a family friend of Emily’s was retiring and looking for someone to take over Cobblestone Kitchen. Having left her corporate job in the energy industry, Emily was eager for the opportunity to work again. “I missed having my own projects that weren’t kid-related, and I have a personality that loves having tasks to accomplish!” Emily admits. With a penchant for baking since childhood, Emily’s passion quickly became her next project. “The number of cookies we ship each week varies depending on our clients’ schedules, but we average 3,000 cookies per month. In November and December last year, we shipped out 8,000 cookies in the two months. We’ve gotten to know our postal workers very well,” Emily giggles.

Party in a Box

When the stylishly fun boxes of confections show up at an office, even the boss takes a cookie break. It’s like the fresh, homemade taste brings everyone’s inner child out to play. All you need is a glass of milk!

The Original Cobblestone Cookie, their signature flavor since the beginning, is made with two kinds of chocolate, brown

sugar, oats and crushed pecans. “All of our cookies are made with real butter and no preservatives,” Emily explains, “which makes them crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. They’re addictive.”

The other two staple menu options are the Classic Chocolate Chip and the Vegan Chocolate Chip. Emily says, “I try to eat dairy-free most of the time, so having a tasty vegan cookie in my arsenal was a big goal for me.” Mission accomplished! It is fantastic. Signing up for Cookie of the Month is another option, with recipients receiving one dozen of each month’s featured flavor, like Sprinkle Sugar Cookie, Snickerdoodle, Gingersnap or Brown Sugar. “I love experimenting with recipes in the kitchen,” Emily remarks. "My kids keep me humble and remind me when the marshmallows on a test batch of S’mores Cookies caught fire in the oven. Experimenting with recipes is always an adventure!”

Have Cookies, Will Travel

Corporate or personal cookie gifts can be mailed once or on a recurring schedule. Sample boxes of the different cookie varieties, special requests and bulk orders for parties and events aren’t off the table either. If you’re local, pick up and delivery are available too. ”We’ve partnered with car dealerships, real estate agents, insurance companies, law firms and many other companies looking to build their relationships with clients, potential clients and employees,” Emily reflects.

“I truly love building these relationships and helping to provide happiness through cookies.”

Visit cobblestonekitchen.com for details. Subscribe to their monthly newsletter for updates or connect on social media.

A Window to a Rescued Past

By Amy Dee Stephens

What’s new with old buildings?

Restoration! Oklahoma has plenty of aging buildings, and yet Old Home Rescue stands alone as specialists in repairing wood rot, restoring architectural elements, and rescuing old doors and windows.

“My favorite part of the job is getting to hear stories about the old buildings, as told by the people who live and work in them,” said Morgan Reinart, co-owner of Old Home Rescue. “The stories I hear aren’t written down in history books.”

Morgan admits that his construction career has converted him into a historian. His project resume actually reads like a romp through early Oklahoma history: Will Rogers’ birthplace in 1879, Edmond’s 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse, the State Capital Publishing Museum where President Roosevelt sent a telegram announcing Oklahoma statehood in 1907, and so the stories go.

History of Old Home Rescue

Old Home Rescue began as a window restoration company in 2016. Ty McBride, the founder, grew up around house construction. It was a job in Mesta Park’s historic neighborhood, however, that opened Ty’s eyes to the need for repairing old window sills, rather than forcing new windows into old houses.

Ty shifted focus, honed his craft, and named his company Wood Window Rescue. He brought Morgan on as his business partner. Morgan, who had spent ten years as a firefighter and earned a biology degree, wanted to return to his construction roots. “I grew up doing construction jobs and remodeling. When my parents bought our old house in Okeene, everyone in town expected us to tear it down and start over,” Morgan said. “Instead, we restored it.”

Disaster Becomes Opportunity

Wood Window Rescue began to thrive. Ty was featured on an HGTV pilot show, and the company won a national award for a window restoration project on a house in Edmond’s

Fairview Farms. Then, two major events caused Ty and Morgan to rethink their business.

First, they lost a large project. “One night, I saw on the news that St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee was closing unexpectedly,” said Morgan. “That was supposed to be our next big job.”

Second, Covid hit, and all projects shut down. “So, we looked at things differently. We weren’t just window experts anymore. We’d become experts in many aspects of historic structures, and we were the only ones out there advocating for repair instead of replacement,” Morgan said. “It’s more cost effective for customers to do small wood-rot repairs than to take on a big unnecessary replacement.”

Old Becomes New

By late March 2020, Ty and Morgan had rebranded their company as Old Home Rescue. Historic property owners began seeking their expertise for the repair, maintenance and restoration of homes, buildings and museums. With communities across America showing interest in saving and revitalizing historic places, the demand has skyrocketed. So, just three years after launching Old Home Rescue, Ty and Morgan are now opening franchises for their wood rot repair company, Preservan, teaching others to preserve homes in a new way.

For Morgan, each day continues to bring new wonder as he explores old buildings. He loves to discover their timelines, repair history, and construction secrets. “I was working on Oak Grove Schoolhouse in Kansas, where Laura Ingalls Wilder hid from Osage Indians. The attic had old school board ledgers where the board voted to stop the boys and girls sitting together at school. There are bullet holes in the school's front door! Old structures hold so many stories, so restoring them saves our history.”

Visit OldHomeRescue.com to learn more.

Morgan Reinart, Co-owner of Old Home Rescue

Playground Hero

Girl Scout Rescues Struggling Classmate

By Taylor Bollinger

Meet Emma Fritz. 8-year-old. Soccer player. And recipient of the Girl Scouts of the USA Medal of Honor for the lifesaving service she rendered to a struggling playmate.

Emma was playing during an after-school program at her Deer Creek elementary when she learned a boy was hanging by his neck. The six-year-old was accidentally entangled in a rope that has since been removed from the zipline feature of the playground. He was unable to breathe or escape, but Emma didn’t hesitate.

Rushing to the boy’s side, Emma initially tried lifting him from the waist but quickly moved to his legs for more leverage. Her level-headed approach enabled him to free his neck, and he was safely on the ground by the time teachers arrived.

“I just knew that he needed help, so I helped him,” Emma said. “I told my friend to go get a teacher and I lifted him as much as I could and tried to get him out of the rope.”

Though her mother says Emma is entirely unexpectant of accolades for her actions, the Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma Brownie humbly accepted the Medal of Honor during a May ceremony. The national award is given to a Girl Scout who demonstrates presence of mind and “true Girl Scout spirit” in an emergency, beyond what is expected for her age.

“Emma didn’t understand why everyone was making such a big deal of what she did,” said Emma’s mother, Nicole Fritz. “I’m so proud of her and I think that a lot of her experiences in Girl Scouts have helped her be aware of her surroundings and concerned with the safety of those around her.”

“We are building girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place,” said Janienne Bella, CEO of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. “Emma showed all three in what could have been a tragic situation. Because of her, it wasn’t. We couldn’t be prouder of our girl.”

Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma accepts girls year round, offering pathways to explore STEAM< healthy lifestyles and activities, summer camps, community service and more avenues to make the world a better place.

“We work hard to take away any barrier a girl might have to join, whether through grants for membership fees and uniforms, or just talking to families to answer any questions they may have about our programs ,” said GSWO Chief Product Program and Marketing Officer, Judi Startzman. “Emma showed us all what can happen when a girl truly possesses the courage, confidence, and character we strive to build!”

Learn more about Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma at gswestok.org.

Emma with her mom & co-troop leader Nicole Fritz (left) and co-leader Sheri Lytle (right) of Troop 732

Our story is about finding solutions, and showing up.

HALO Project

Celebrating 10 Years of Hope & Healing

By Taylor Bollinger

HALO Project founder and executive director, Cindy Lee, summarizes the non-profit’s journey like this: “finding solutions and showing up.” She says that same spirit of willingness and determination that started HALO in 2013 still drives it today as they celebrate 10 years of providing healing to children and families through connection.

“In 2012, my colleagues and I were encountering all these kids who had experienced trauma,” Cindy said. “We had all the right tools, but nothing seemed to be working and that was especially evident in foster and adoptive children.” So Cindy began seeking a solution. “I started a national search to find best practices for these children, and discovered Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), specifically designed for that population.”

Through a series of friendships, Cindy connected with the partners and found support for the job. After running a small but highly successful pilot program, she submitted a business proposal and received support to begin offering TBRI to clients in need. From there, HALO grew into a hub for the innovative approach, training other providers to offer it to their clients across the country and around the world.

“When I was trained in TBRI in 2012, there were three providers who offered it. Now, there are hundreds,” Cindy said. This number includes the team of licensed therapists who share HALO’s mission of bringing deep healing to children, families, and individuals all over the world, starting with Oklahoma’s hurting children.

The Sargeants are one of countless families who have found healing through HALO’s services. Also a founding board member, Lauren Sargeant shared how TBRI changed her family’s trajectory for good.

“We adopted Sophia at birth, but when she was about five, we started feeling like we were failing as parents,” Lauren said. “We

were trying to raise her like we had been raised, but it’s a very different world, and she was this little spicy, world-changer of a person and we didn’t know how to handle it.”

Lauren describes that time as overwhelming – a feeling many parents experience and understand. In search of a solution, they joined a wait list for HALO’s 10-week intensive counseling program for foster and adoptive families.

“It was almost like drinking from a fire hydrant, how much we were learning!” Lauren said. “They taught us why our child might be having certain responses, how to respond and connect with her, and the biggest thing, that we aren’t alone.”

By the end of the program, the difference was what Lauren calls transformational. “HALO changed us and our perspective,” she said. “You learn to connect with your child. And once you’re connected, you can start being playful and incorporating all of these helpful strategies that still help us years later.”

While HALO offers this program at no cost for adoptive and foster families, they have also developed a program called Making Sense of Your Worth. Focused on helping people find their identity and walk in authenticity, HALO has trained 1,100 facilitators to use the program and it is reaching audiences from teens, prisoners, victims of sex-trafficking, and everyday individuals looking to realize their self-worth.

As HALO celebrates 10 years of life-changing services, Cindy encourages people that pursuing positive change is for everyone. “In today’s world, we need all hands on deck. If you care about our world, our kids, our communities, it’s time to participate in some fashion. Maybe that’s calling us to see how you can get involved. Or, maybe it means experiencing one of our programs for yourself.”

Learn more about HALO Project at haloprojectokc.com.

Jeff Jones LPC, Kayla Jones LPC (holding Moose), Casey Green LCSW, Brandt Ratcliff LPC, Heather Askew LCSW, and Morgan Evans LPC-C

From Broadway to Bridal

By Amy Dee Stephens

Lindsie VanWinkle-Guthrie’s life sounds much like one of the musicals in which she has performed:

Lindsie, a struggling actress from Oklahoma, works at a bridal store in New York City while taking various roles in off-Broadway musicals. After the birth of her son and a mysterious pandemic, she and her director husband reevaluate their life and return to Oklahoma. Lindsie opens a bridal shop and finds herself fulfilled in “costuming” women who will be performing in their own big productions: Weddings!

Life Off Broadway

An Edmond girl, Lindsie graduated from Edmond Memorial High School and had a full-ride musical theater scholarship to the University of Central Oklahoma. After graduation, she worked as a performer for Holland America cruise line, traveling the world while she waited for her actor boyfriend, Scott Guthrie, to graduate from Oklahoma City University. Afterward, they married and moved to New York City to live the dream.

“Then came the grind of being a professional actor, constantly auditioning and working part-time,” Lindsie said. She landed some amazing roles, and even worked with Oscar-winning director, Tony Walton. Tired of waitressing, Lindsie found work at a bridal salon. She loved helping brides find gowns––and her experience with costume fittings gave her excellent perspective.

Eventually, her husband moved into directing and teaching, so they relocated to Philadelphia, and she took over a bridal salon there. Lindsie auditioned for the local community theater, and on the opening night of her first show, she learned that she was pregnant.

After Baby Jed was born, Covid hit. “It was total lockdown with a six-monthold,” Lindsie said. “Our moms couldn’t even come help, and I finally told Scott, ‘I want to go home!’ He surprised me by saying, ‘Me too.’”

Reconnecting in Oklahoma

Lindsie, Scott and Jed moved back to Oklahoma and reconnected with friends and family. Lindsie decided to continue her bridal-salon career, opening her own shop, Found Love Bridal Consignment. She started in a tiny 600-square-foot space, hoping to acquire 75 gowns to sell. “Six months later, I had 275 gowns , and I was tripping over everything!” Lindsie said.

She moved to a larger property in Oklahoma City, selling stunning designer gowns under five years old with new tags, unaltered gown samples, and onceloved dresses ready to grace another aisle. Lindsie’s brides pay discounted prices, but they still get the full boutique experience that feels top end, complete with a lounge couch, personal stylist and champagne. “I tell them, ‘Today, you are a living Barbie doll. We are going to play dress up and I’m here to help you find that amazing dress you feel great in.’”

At Home on Stage

Both Lindsie and Scott have returned to their acting roots in Oklahoma City. Scott is performing in The Sound of Music, and Lindsie will be performing in The Prom.

“It’s wonderful to be back at Lyric Theater. I would have loved to have made it on Broadway, and I nearly did so many times,” Lindsie said, “but I also had an amazing life for 15 years as an actress. I played in White Christmas. I was Mary Poppins. I was Eliza Doolittle four times, and I originated roles in five off-Broadway musicals. Now, I’ve come back home, and I’m ready for the next chapter of my life. My son is growing up backstage, our family is here, and I feel complete.”

Learn more at foundlovebridal.com.

Lindsie VanWinkle-Guthrie

Armor CPR

By Maria Veres

Armor CPR has a clear and vital mission—saving lives. Owner Dave Bolin provides expert CPR and first aid training, as well as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT) classes. “We empower people with the knowledge of how to respond and react,” says Dave.

CPR and First Aid that Really Work

Every day more than a thousand people have heart attacks, and only ten percent survive. Teaching effective CPR techniques is the best way to change that statistic.

With two decades as a first responder, Dave has performed CPR hundreds of times and knows what works in a real-

world emergency. He teaches a lifesaving team approach to CPR including adult, pediatric, and infant CPR/AED. Armor CPR also trains class participants in other essential first aid skills.

AVERT—Active Shooter Training

Not all shootings can be prevented, but AVERT training can help reduce the loss of life when they happen. Dave teaches participants how to move beyond the instinctive “fight, flight, or freeze” response and take effective action.

Students learn everything from recognizing the sound of a gunshot to applying a tourniquet to safely disarming a shooter. “We focus on basic, simple techniques,” says Dave. “People with no experience have learned how to put on a tourniquet in less than 30 seconds.”

Empowering the Community

In any emergency, it takes trained responders precious minutes to arrive. Focused, decisive action from bystanders on the scene can make the difference between life and death. “The real first responders are the people who are already there,” says Dave.

Armor CPR provides on-site training for many local clients such as Hobby Lobby, Dental Excellence, and others, including businesses, churches, and nonprofits. “This is training that saves lives,” says Dave.

June 1st - 7th is National CPR + AED Awareness Week making this the perfect time to contact Armor CPR at 405-585-7213 or armorcpr@gmail. com. You can also visit them online at armorcpr.com.

Owner Dave Bolin

Lyric Theatre

By Maria Veres

Lyric Theatre has plenty to celebrate this year! It’s their 60 th anniversary, and they’ve been named as Oklahoma’s official state theatre. They recently returned to full-scale in-house productions, with a sparkling array of shows planned for summer and beyond.

Celebrating Oklahoma

Lyric is one of Oklahoma’s oldest and most respected theatre venues. Their designation as the official state theatre gives them visibility and helps secure financial support from the community. “It’s a great way to honor the artists and patrons who have been a part of Lyric’s

success all these years,” says Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron.

Lyric has a long tradition of nourishing local talent, from superstars like Kristin Chenoweth to composers like Curtis Moore. They have premiered many shows that have gone on to be produced across the country. “We always leave room for community involvement both onstage and offstage, and we encourage diversity,” says Michael. “The amount of talent that has trained here is amazing.”

Coming Attractions

Lyric will showcase three musicals this summer. First up is a fully orchestrated production of “The Sound of Music” with Annette Barrios-Torres as Maria. Michael will direct a brand new musical, “The Prom,” and the season will close with “Ain’t Misbehavin’” featuring many Broadway veterans. Later this year, audiences can look forward to a full lineup of fall shows and a new production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Along with its OKC productions, Lyric coordinates many outreach and educational activities. The Musical Interactive program has brought the magic of musical theatre to over

100,000 students in almost every county of the state.

As a non-profit, Lyric welcomes community involvement. “We want to make sure all Oklahomans know this is their theatre, and everyone is welcome,” says Michael.

Lyric Theatre is located at 1727 NW 16th Street, in Oklahoma City. Contact them at 405-524-9310 or lyrictheatreokc.com.

Paris Bennett in "Ain't Misbehavin'"

Photo by Melissa Taylor

Tails of the World Pet Photographer Pays it Forward

By Taylor Bollinger

Pet photographers from around the world are uniting to compile the ultimate canine collection into a book that will fund animal rescue. Among the 100 contributors selected for the project is Edmond photographer, Suzy McCracken.

The book, Tails of the World, will feature 10 of Suzy’s photos, which means 10 fresh photoshoots for the project. Suzy selected her subjects from online applicants and will donate the photoshoot fees to Bella SPCA. The Oklahoma City non-profit assists low-income, elderly, and terminally ill pet owners with veterinary costs. Once published, the book’s proceeds will benefit Second Chance Animal Rescue in Australia.

“I am thrilled to partner with Bella SCPA for this project,” Suzy said. “Plus, it will be so fun to see the finished product, celebrating unique photos, pets, and locations from around the world.”

As with all of her work, Suzy hopes her submissions will capture the true personality of each pet. She calls herself "the dog whisperer” because of her fine-tuned ability to read and respond to a dog’s temperament, cues, and comfort. This nickname was proven as her own pets were promoted from agility and trick-training to starring in commercials for Neiman Marcus, The Container Store, and JCPenneys. This experience raising, training, and loving animals paved the path toward pet photography.

“I always had a camera with me, and it was full of nonprofessional photos of my dogs and horses,” she said. “But it took me a long time to take it seriously.” It wasn’t until friends began noticing her skill and asked for photos of their own pets that Suzy considered combining her two hobbies into a profession. “I realized it just made sense,” she said.

While there are many similarities between people photography and her niche, Suzy says there are a lot of dog-specific skills involved in her work. “It’s crucial to be able to read a dog’s body language,” she said. “You’re looking for stress signals and getting a feel for the behavior and personality of the dog.”

She says the angles and approach to dog photography are unique, and often involve making a complete fool of herself. “I will do anything to get a dog’s attention for a photo,” she said. And it shows in her portfolio, with photo after photo of perfectly timed head tilts, handshakes, and animals in action.

Suzy says she is happy to include owners as well, whether in focus or blurred in the background, to ensure the photos are a keepsake that will be cherished even beyond the furry friend’s lifespan.

“I have had friends lose dogs unexpectedly, and they are so happy they have these photos to remember them by,” Suzy said. “Others come to me because they know the end is near for their beloved pet, and want to capture them while they can.”

Suzy can be found shooting in her studio, or scenic locations around town, like Hafer Park or Arcadia Lake. Find her work online at suzymccrackenphotography.com, or grab a copy of Tails of the World, available March 2024.

Suzy McCracken

A "Grand" Trip!

By Louise Tucker Jones

Recently, I had some special guests in my home—my son, Aaron and two grandkids. My grand girl, Alex wanted to visit thrift shops for vintage clothing— something 17-year-olds obviously enjoy. And boy, did we find some bargains! But before we hit the stores, she shopped in my closet, finding a few treasures. Hats, purses, jewelry and a few tops with sparkle, something she loved even as a child. But I’m wondering if that means I am now vintage.

Then a huge surprise when Alex and her brother, 15-year-old, Axton, both claimed special jackets that had belonged to their granddad. Carl would have been thrilled and honored with these grandkids who were just three and fiveyears-old when he went to heaven.

The next day, they headed to the zoo. Yep, even teens love the zoo, especially when they’re given a personal tour and get to feed Rainbow Lorikeets and 500 pound Galapagos tortoises. Even a little rain didn’t dampen their spirits. Then they hopped over to Bricktown for a water taxi ride and good food before returning to Grammi-Lou’s house for rest and snacks.

It was a blessing to have my son and grands with me a couple of days before they headed to the Wichita Wildlife Reserve for old-fashioned camping, hiking and viewing bison. Something Aaron always loved and he wanted his kids to experience it, as well as other things he enjoyed while growing up. Of course, they also had to test the food and attractions in Medicine Park before continuing their trip to other exciting places.

Sometimes we moms and dads question whether we did a good job raising our kids. We wonder if we got everything right as young parents. Well, no we didn’t! But it’s rewarding to see the love we poured into our kids now being doubled and passed on to our grandkids.

As I hugged my sweet guests goodbye with both Alex and Axton wearing those iconic jackets they pulled from their

Granddad’s closet, my soul soared a little higher. How I loved spending time with these sweet grands and their dad—my amazing firstborn.

So, so thankful for family!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Louise Tucker Jones is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker & founder of Wives With Heavenly Husbands, a support group for widows. LouiseTJ@cox.net or LouiseTuckerJones.com.

a look back Edmond High

Edmond High School students congregate on steps outside the high school around 1950. From the boys' gelled hair and rolled cuffs to the girls' sweaters and bobby socks––these students exemplify fifties fashion! Enjoy more of Edmond’s high school culture in the new exhibit, Bulldog Spirit: Edmond’s First High School at Edmond History Museum.