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🌱 How an Edmond grad turned a tough time into artistic success

Edmond, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Edmond! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Edmond grad turned a tough time into artistic success
  • What really caused the John Ross Elementary evacuation in Edmond?
  • Who will shine when Central Oklahoma hosts Emporia State on Sunday?

Also on today's calendar: My Healthcare Playbook and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Artist Stuart Sampson (edmondoutlook.com) — Edmond native and resident Stuart Sampson, an Edmond Memorial and UCO graduate, has turned a difficult season of life into a thriving career as a Native American portrait artist. He credits his Edmond teachers and his grandfather’s influence for shaping his work, which now appears at major markets from Santa Fe to Tulsa while he and his family continue to call Edmond home.
   

2. Officials: Electrical short to blame for John Ross Elementary evacuation (okcfox.com) — John Ross Elementary students were briefly evacuated to Edmond North High School Friday morning after smoke from an air conditioning unit triggered safety concerns. Edmond Fire Department investigators later determined an electrical short in the kitchen ceiling caused the issue and confirmed nothing actually caught fire, allowing students to safely return to John Ross that afternoon.
   

3. Hornet Soccer Picks Up Third Straight Shutout in Draw with #4 Gorillas (esuhornets.com) — Emporia State’s women’s soccer team will be in Edmond this Sunday, taking on Central Oklahoma at 1 p.m. after grinding out a scoreless draw against fourth-ranked Pittsburg State. Despite being outshot 19-3 and playing down a player late, the Hornets’ defense and goalkeeper Terra Rybuck held firm, setting up an intriguing matchup for local fans to catch in person.
   

4. Guthrie Haunts (edmondoutlook.com) — An Edmond resident is behind Guthrie Haunts, a half‑mile indoor and outdoor haunted attraction just north of Guthrie that runs Friday and Saturday nights all October. Along with elaborate, hand-built scares, visitors will find a lively carnival with performers, food trucks, and music, giving local families options whether they love haunted houses or prefer to hang back from the frights.
   

5. Oklahoma pastor Craig Groeschel, Tim Tebow cut ties with Life Surge. What to know. (kansas.com) — An Edmond-founded megachurch, Life.Church, is in the spotlight as pastor Craig Groeschel withdraws from speaking at Life Surge events amid scrutiny of the group’s high-pressure financial pitches. The report explains why Groeschel and Tim Tebow stepped back and outlines allegations that Life Surge pushed costly programs and investments using religious appeals.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, I am a 76-year-old female who’s going through some medical challenges and family conflicts which causes a lot of stress.
    Can anyone recommend a compassionate female therapist who came guide me through this and help me have some perspective on how to make the right… (Nextdoor The Villages at Coffee Creek)
  • Is anyone missing their baby?
    Very friendly, affectionate. Looks like she’s well loved and a house cat normally. (Nextdoor Scissortail Landing)
  • America's Pharmacy Group, LLC posted a job opening for Pharmacy Relationship Manager in Edmond. Apply here.
  • Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor in Edmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmond here.

Ok Edmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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