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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Local Eats: Paradise Rolled Ice Cream
Welcome to paradise…how can you be anything but happy when you’re greeted with those three words? That’s exactly the cheerful vibe and sense of anticipation that Paradise Rolled Ice Cream in Edmond wants you to feel the minute you walk in the door. And it works! Sun-washed walls and beachy decor invite you to decompress…
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Quiet Kismet: Songs and Stories of Surviving
A songwriter is always looking for great stories to turn into music. Bryan Mitschell, a sound technician at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), was on the hunt for songwriting material when he found a goldmine of human-experience stories at a homeless shelter. The result led to a groundbreaking project in which Bryan interviewed homeless…
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Find-A-Grave
Geraldine (Geri) Pfeiffer grew up near a cemetery in Florida. As a child, she played among the tombstones and roller skated the paths for exercise. When Geri got a job working at a donut shop, she took an early-morning shortcut through the cemetery, rather than going around it. It held no fear for her. “As…
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Darkside Gardener
Aaron Cain, @DarksideGardener on Instagram, can be found maintaining the gardens of Edmond by day. Aaron has served as the Park Maintenance Crew Manager of the west side of Edmond for six years. He is responsible for 23 flowerbeds at Mitch, Penick, Meadow Lakes, Westborough, Kelly and Centennial Parks, as well as medians, trees, and…
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Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum
Historic Route 66 is home to world-famous destinations and lesser-known gems like the Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum. For nearly 12 years, this roadside attraction has captured enthusiasts’ passion and motorcycle history. 1920’s Gas Station turned Museum The museum is housed in a former gas station built in the late 20s by John Seaba. Both the…
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Custom Craft of Heartland Pens
Pinecones, scrap wood, and automotive paint chips aren’t typical raw materials for art. But in the hands of Michael “Shep” Walker, they become things of beauty. A Navy veteran and longtime Edmond resident, Shep creates ballpoint and fountain pens in a variety of styles, each one unique. Accidental Art When he’s not making pens, Shep…
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Downtown Edmond Business Association
If you’ve enjoyed an outing in downtown Edmond, thank the Downtown Edmond Business Association. The all-volunteer organization works behind the scenes year round to make downtown an enticing destination for residents and visitors alike. Preserving the Past, Investing in the Future Edmond has long been known for its attractive, inviting downtown area— and that hasn’t…
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Paper Arts
Any time is a good time for a creative escape. Now in a larger location, Paper Arts is Edmond’s go-to spot for supplies, classes, and ready-made custom gifts. A Haven for Crafters Paper Arts is more than a scrapbooking store. It’s a premier hometown art-supply source, offering everything from stamps to canvases to kids’ art materials. The…
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In Other Words With Dave
“The trouble is you think you have time.” – Buddha It’s been well over a year now since my stem cell transplants. I’ve gained back the 50 pounds I had lost. Every morning I swallow a handful of pills and every week I go to Mercy for chemo. I’m doing well. How could this ever…
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March Memories
Snow! Cold Snaps! Not my favorite weather! I prefer summer sunshine. But in truth, some of my sweetest memories took place in March snowstorms. My late husband, Carl and I were married at a little Army chapel during a snowstorm at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Two years later, we brought home our firstborn in a…
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