A Look Back: Unveiling Edmond’s Past
Eloise Rodkey (pictured) married Kenneth Rees on October 1, 1940 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Eloise came from a prominent Edmond family, involved in the flour milling industry from 1894 to 1972. The mill was one of the most successful businesses in early Edmond. The name Rodkey Flour Mill is still visible on the…
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The Lost Art of Pinstriping
The Outlook thanks Manny Siemens for taking a Q&A break during a pinstriping demo at a recent Edmond Bike Night Event (Tuesdays 6-9 PM at the Railyard) Pinstriping: the thin application of paint onto a surface to enhance that object’s lines or to create a decoration. This form of art has existed for millennia. We…
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Edmond Arts Festival
Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival is a celebration of art and culture in the heart of downtown. Over 140 artists exhibit their works, including booths filled with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, and more. The artwork can be purchased or admired– there’s no wrong way to enjoy this event….
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Cristi Twenter, Edmond Chamber Woman of the Year
Q & A with Cristi Twenter, Edmond Chamber Woman of the Year The Edmond Chamber of Commerce recognized Cristi Twenter as 2021 Prosperity Bank’s Woman of the Year. Cristi is the Executive Director of Edmond Mobile Meals, a nonprofit organization that serves more than 200 meals to homebound elderly and disabled clients daily. “The award…
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Simple Indie Film Fest
Weekend of Independent Films! Simply Indie Film Fest is proud to bring over 100 films and screenplays to the ShowBiz Theater (3001 Market Street) February 25-26, 2022. The festival is open to anyone who likes movies – it is geared toward adults. Weekend passes can be purchased in advance on our website: SimplyIndieFilmFest.com or at…
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Ask Edmond: What do you love about your neighborhood?
Julie Chapman Downtown Edmond I love downtown Edmond because I can walk to many of my favorite places… restaurants, retail stores, library, grocery, parks, schools, etc. there are so many activities also like Vibes, Heard on Hurd, and the arts festival…There is always something to do and people to see. It’s a great community. Laura…
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Bald Eagles at Arcadia
Most Oklahomans are unaware of our state’s importance as a wintering area for Bald Eagles, with Arcadia Lake being among one of the many areas of the state where Bald Eagles congregate as competition for food increases. Consistently ranking among the top ten states for numbers of birds, Oklahoma sees anywhere from 1,200 to 2,000…
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Mayor Q&A
Mayor Darrell Davis, the first black mayor in Edmond history, is no stranger to Edmond management. With 9 years of experience on the city council, he is already knowledgeable about the topics that citizens care about. Many of the improvements that are now coming to fruition are, in fact, initiatives that he began working on…
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Ask Edmond: Why is your dad the best dad?
Joseph Dad – Andrew Jech“My Dad is the best, because I love him and he gives me snacks.” Landri Dad – Cole Bowen“He is silly and fun. He has a good voice and he coaches my basketball and t-ball team. I like to watch Star Wars with him and play legos with him.” Sonoma Dad…
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Ask Edmond: What’s the best piece of advice your mom has given you?
Amy TownsendHerbalistLiving Little Ways “Real adults ask for help. I had a bad habit of trying to do it by myself and getting in over my head. She helped me realize that no one does things by themselves. Instead of trying to “prove” that I can do it all by myself, I now surround myself…
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Ask Edmond: What Makes You Uniquely Qualified for this Position?
Candidate 1: Sheryl JanisOwnerAutoworks Japanese Car Service and Repair Facility “I am a problem solver and I work well with others finding solutions to common and uncommon problems. I often look outside the box to come up with ways to make things work. I believe upholding the constitution and our personal freedoms is very important…
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