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Readers Comment on Hot Edmond Topics

Posted by edmondblog
on June 22, 2009 at 3:42 pm

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Thanks for this opportunity and good luck if you can do something about the lack of sidewalks in Edmond.  In particular on 2nd Street from Vista Ave to Coltrane going East.  On the North side, you can see the path that is being made by people walking along there.  It’s obvious.  Also, it’s interesting to note the sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Street from Coltrane going East.  Someone surely got something approved as if the need was there for both sides of the street.  And they are nice wide sidewalks.

Then on 15th Street, from Bryant Ave. going East.  It’s interesting to check out the sidewalks there.  Where they start and stop.   And what side of the street they are on.   One day I saw a fellow pushing a stroller with a child in it on the lawn on the south side of 15th just before Coltrane. 

One other little thing….the Liberty Fest is coming up.  It’s a fun, well-planned event.  However, I wish the Taste of Edmond event could be held on Saturday instead of Sunday.  Our family strives to keep the Sabbath Day holy by going to worship services and resting and relaxing on the Sabbath.  We do not go shopping or purchase items on Sunday.  I feel this is a religious town, but they seem to forget the Fourth Commandment.  The same with ball games for the youth, many are played on Sunday.   I guess maybe it’s just the way you choose to look at and observe that commandment.

One more thing, I noticed in The Edmond Sun the other day that they are inviting ministers from four denominations to write a column in the paper.  It would be interesting to know how they chose those particular ones.  Why not go through the phone book and give every church an opportunity.  I simply found myself thinking that.  Maybe you could suggest that.

You have a good day.  I enjoy your column.

Kaye Butler

 

I have been an Edmond resident since 1970 (age 5, before it was cool to live here).  Coincidentally, I was thinking of a slogan myself! 

“Edmond:  Land of Perceived Entitlement.  A place dedicated to spoiled, indulged children, high-maintenance women, pious, hypocritical men……Come enjoy our luxury car and SUV choked streets, where the most self-entitled will run red lights….safely….Where we waste HOURS arguing the color of awnings and brick colors on 7-11’s……Yes, if you pass the blood test, you might be permitted to live here too!….” 
Hmmm….might be time for me to move!  LOL! 
Thanks for the great columns!
 
Chris Fisher
John, thank you so much including my little story in your column. I hope it may motivate other oldies to get out there and do it. Here are some facts about oldies that are inspiring:
The Earl of Hapsburg was 90 when he began writing a 20-volume revision of English law.
Goethe wrote Faust at 82.
Galileo made his most important discovery at 73.
At 65, Winston Churchill became prime minister of Britain and entered the devastating war with Hitler.
At 72, Golda Meir became prime minister of Israel.
at 80, Grandma Moses had her first full-scale art exhibit.
At 81, Benjamin Franklin mediated the development of the U.S. Constitution.

Put that in your time machine and see what it shows you. You may have your greatest years ahead of you.
Glover Shipp
Interesting article this morning.  I don’t agree that Edmond needs light rail or a semi-pro soccer team – those seem like pretty low prioritiy, high cost/low return items.
 
On the other hand, I’d offer a simple suggestion to attract interest, visitors, and boomerangs (i.e., people who have left the area that Edmond would like to encourage to return).  “What Edmond needs” are a couple web cams.  See the links below for just a few examples, and use your imagination for Edmond. 
http://www.honolulu.gov/multimed/waikiki.asp 
Between the city, UCO, the CVB, businesses, and other entities, it would be pretty easy and inexpensive to boost the city’s exposure and generate positive returns for the community in many ways.
 
Thoughts?
 
Bob Marquis

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LibertyFest Events Around The Corner

Posted by edmondblog
on June 18, 2009 at 2:48 pm

LibertyFest Parade

Olivia Watson, 6, left, and her brother Quinn Watson, 8, watch the 2008 LibertyFest Parade in Edmond.

 

 

Here is a list of the 11 LibertyFest Events:

Thurs, June 25th
7:30 p.m. Concert in the Park – in front of UCO Mitchel Hall

Sat, June 27th
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car Show north of firestation on UCO campus

7 p.m. Miss LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant at Edmond North

Sat/Sun June 27th – 28th

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KiteFest at Mitch Park. Special night fly with lighted kites after sundown Saturday.

Sat/Sun June 27th – 28th

8 p.m. LibertyFest Rodeo at 300 N Kelly.

Sun, June 28th

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Taste of Edmond at Festival Market Place.

Sun, June 28th

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Road Rally at the parking lot at the corner of First and Boulevard

Thurs, July 2nd

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chalk it Up at Festival Marketplace

Sat, July 4th

9 a.m. LibertyFest Parade in downtown Edmond.

Sat, July 4th

5 p.m. LibertyFest Parkfest at UCO. 
 

Sat, July 4th

10 p.m. LibertyFest Fireworks at UCO.

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Athletes Flock To Edmond For Endeavor Games

Posted by edmondblog
on June 8, 2009 at 9:31 am

 

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Endeavor Games

2009 Endeavor Games

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 11

 

Morning Clinic Check In 7:15 – 8:00 am UCO Wellness Center Lobby

Archery 8:00 – 10:00 am & 10:30 am -12:30 pm UCO Hamilton Field House

Cycling 8:00 – 10:00 am & 10:30 am -12:30 pm UCO Wellness Center (North Parking)

Strength & Conditioning 8:00 – 10:00 am & 10:30 am -12:30 pm UCO Wellness Center (Fitness Room)

Wheelchair Track 8:00 – 10:00 am & 10:30 am -12:30 pm Edmond North HS

Wheelchair Field 8:00 – 10:00 am & 10:30 am -12:30 pm Edmond North HS

Rowing 8:00 – 10:00 am & 10:30 am -12:30 pm UCO Boathouse

Lunch 12:30 pm-1:30pm UCO Wellness Center (West Court)

 

Afternoon Clinic Check In 1:30 pm -2:00 pm UCO Wellness Center Lobby

 

Ambulatory Track 2:00 pm – 4 pm & 4:30 -6:30pm Edmond North HS

Ambulatory Field 2:00 pm – 4 pm & 4:30 – 6:30 pm Edmond North HS

Cycling 2:00 pm – 4 pm & 4:30 – 6:30 pm UCO Wellness Center (North Parking)

Strength & Conditioning 2:00 pm – 4 pm & 4:30 – 6:30 pm UCO Wellness Center (Fitness Room)

Sitting Volleyball 2:00 pm – 4 pm & 4:30 – 6:30 pm UCO Wellness Center (East Court)

Shooting 2:00 pm – 4 pm & 4:30 – 6:30 pm UCO Hamilton Field House

 

Friday, June 12,

 

Athlete Check-In 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wellness Center

Vendor Fair 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wellness Center

Classification 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Wellness Center (125)

Swimming Classification 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Hamilton Field House

Open Track Practice 9:00 am- 6:00 pm Edmond North HS

Powerlifting Weigh In 8:00 am Hamilton Field House

Powerlifting 10:00 am Hamilton Field House

Open Swim Practice 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Hamilton Field House

Outdoor Archery 9:00 am Cheyenne Middle School

Adult 3-on-3 WC Basketball (3 courts) 9:00 am Wellness Center (East Court)

Junior 3-on-3 WC Basketball (1 court) 9:00 am Wellness Center (West Court)

Table Tennis 1:00 pm Wellness Center (Group Fitness)

Outdoor Archery – Olympic Round 1:00 pm Cheyenne Middle School

Amp 1 Basketball Tournament 2:00 pm Wellness Center (West Court)

Opening Ceremony 7:30 pm Hamilton Field House

 

Saturday, June 13

 

Track Warm-up 8:00 am – 8:30 am ENHS

Track 8:30 am-1:30 pm ENHS

Order of Events:

20m, 1500m, 60m, 60m weave,

400m, 100m, 800m, 200m 8:30 am ENHS

Adult Sitting Javelin 9:00 am ENHS

Adult Standing Javelin 10:00 am ENHS

Adult Sitting Shot Put 10:00 am ENHS

High Jump (all classes) 11:00 am ENHS

Cycling 9:00 am UCO (Campus Marked Course)

Outdoor Archery 9:00 am Cheyenne Middle School

Shooting 9:00 am -3 pm Hamilton Field House

Swimming Officials Clinic 10:00 am -3 pm Wellness Center (104)

Lunch 1:00 pm ENHS

Field Events 2:00 pm ENHS

Sit Class A all field, Sit Class B all field, Sit Class D/E Discus, Junior Stand Discus, and Adult Long Jump

Junior Stand Shot 3:30 pm ENHS

Junior Stand Softball 3:30 pm ENHS

Sitting Volleyball Tournament 2:00 pm Wellness Center (East Court)

Wheelchair Yoga 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wellness Center (Group Fitness)

Open Swim Practice 3:00 pm -6:00 pm Hamilton Field House

 

Athlete Banquet 7:30 pm Hamilton Field House

After Hours Activity 9:00 pm TBA

 

Sunday, June 14

 

Track Warm-up 7:30 am ENHS

5000m 8:00 am ENHS

Junior Long Jump 8:30 am

Adult Standing Discus 8:30 am ENHS

Adult Standing Shot 8:30 am ENHS

Sit Class C Shot/Javelin 8:30 am ENHS

Sit Class D/E Shot/Javelin 8:30 am ENHS

Adult Sitting Discus 9:30 am ENHS

Junior Stand Javelin/Club 9:30 am ENHS

Junior Sit Discus 9:30 am ENHS

Swimming Warm-up 8:00 am Hamilton Field House

Swimming 9:00 am Hamilton Field House

Sitting Volleyball (Wrap-Up) 9:00 am Wellness Center (East Court)

Indoor Archery 10:00 am Hamilton Field House

Pentathlon 11:00 am ENHS