May 2024

ANGELA DAWN GALLAGHER

Angela Dawn Gallagher was born in Enid, Oklahoma, at Bass Hospital. Her parents had gone through several adoption agencies with no luck, but then their friend, who happened to be a doctor, gave them a call with the news they’d been waiting for. Angela went to high school in Alva, Oklahoma, and she graduated from Alva High School in 2004. She later moved to Enid when she married her first husband. She attended NWOSU as an elementary education major for a while, but she didn’t find her true call-

ing until she decided to attend Enid Beauty College. She went on to graduate from Enid Beauty College in 2008.

Now she’s a hairstylist, certified lash technician, and cosmetologist, and she teaches dance at HYPE here in Enid. In her teaching career, she has helped cultivate students who’ve gone on to become D1 Cheer/Pom girls with full-ride scholarships. She’s also been involved with Gaslight Theatre for several years, and she’s helped with everything from choreography and assistant directing to acting. She recently took over the Gaslight Theatre Drama Camp, which takes place every summer in June, and the program encourages kids to be involved with the arts. She’s helped the program reach new heights by creating a block system, which allows more children to have the opportunity to participate in the program.

As a stylist and dance instructor, Angela shines in her field. In February, she was chosen to be part of New York Fashion Week, and she’ll be a part of the team going to Paris Fashion Week in September. She’s a role model, influencer, and leader with the kindest of hearts.

Angela married her husband, Sean Gallagher, in 2020, and together they have 4 kids, Harrison, McCartney, Grant, and Evan. In regard to Angela, Sean says, “She would never consider herself a local legend, but due to her work ethic, willingness, and desire to positively enhance people’s lives, she’s legendary. However, above all, it’s her love for people that makes her worthy of such consideration.” Her kindness, caring heart, work ethic, and drive are reason enough to call her a local legend, but if you couple that with the strides she’s making for Enid outside of Enid, she’s truly a local legend.

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Summer is just around the corner, and the Best of Enid is a blink away. We host the Best of Enid each year as a way to bring the community together in a positive manner – to recognize and celebrate each of our accomplishments and strides. With the chaos and turmoil of the world, events like the Best of Enid are special because it’s a time and place where we can have unity in our community. However, as of late, that unity has been something that’s wavered, in and out of Enid. So, for this month’s cover story, we chose to talk about finding that unity in community. May 3rd is National Two Different Colored Shoes Day, which is all about embracing your uniqueness. In honor of that observance and in relation to the climate of the world, we felt having a discussion about unifying as people and a community was appurtenant. For this discussion, we sat down with people who tend to find themselves on the other sides of the conversation, and all parties were encouraged to embrace their uniqueness as they sat down to discuss finding common ground and goals.

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UNITY THE COMMUNITY IN STORYBY B L AKEREESE

Thoughts, opinions, and values are all ideals special to every individual, and every individual is unique – unlike the next. With so many different cultures, heritages, religions, and beliefs, humanity is made up of excitingly diverse individuals.

May 3rd is National Two Different Colored Shoes Day, and, according to their website, National Two Different Colored Shoes Day is, “a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of humanity. Where the simple and lighthearted act of purposely wearing two different colored shoes demonstrates the courage to "take a risk" and step outside of one’s daily routine.”

As a whole, we form humanity, and humanity is currently experiencing and seeing strong division amongst itself. And that division seems to upcoming elections world. And as

either. Whether at the store or in the comments of a Facebook post, you’re likely to encounter passionate disagreements where, often times, parties involved leave feeling frustrated, misunderstood, unheard, or disrespected.

In honor of National Two Different Colored Shoes Day, we chose to have a conversation with members of our community who tend to find themselves on opposite sides of the discussion. As the interviewees embraced their uniqueness, they sat down with an individual who, in many situations, would be the party on the other side of the debate.

We sat down with Democrat, Nancy Presnall, and Republican, Lorie Legere, and we also sat down with Hannah Williams, who identifies as queer, and Trinity Currier, who identifies as heterosexual.

In the political world, Nancy Presnall and Lorie Legere encounter all different types of uniqueness. Lorie is a past president of the Garfield County Republican Women’s Club and the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, and she’s currently a Member at Large of the Executive Board of the National Federation of Republican Women and a current Vice Chair of the Garfield County Republican Party. And professionally, she humbly serves as the Garfield County Clerk.

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Nancy is President of the Garfield County Democratic Women’s Club and Chair of the Garfield County Democratic Party. When it comes

to debates and hot topics, it’s no secret that these two parties are most often on opposite ends of the discussion. So, we convened with them to discuss embracing their uniqueness, dealing with difficult situations, differences in opinions, and unifying the community.

The world of politics is full of different viewpoints and beliefs, and, more often than not, the political representatives in that realm stand firmly on what they believe in. Nancy references former United States Representa - tive John Lewis when mention- ing standing up for what she believes in.

Nancy states, “Going back to Representative John Lewis’s statement, ‘Get in good trouble, necessary trouble,’ because every area needs angelic troublemakers.”

The term “angelic troublemaker” is a term Nancy’s friends have used when describing her.

And in response, Lorie states, “Some of my friends say that I’m a velvet covered steamroller.”

Both phrases are similar in intent and meaning; don’t allow people to walk over you, but don’t be unkind either. tanding where someone else is coming from. And regardless of

whether or not you agree with them, understanding where someone is coming from can make a night and day difference in difficult situations, and it goes hand in hand with listening to understand, not to respond.

When listening to someone to understand, the chances of finding common goals/ground increases drastically because you’re taking yourself out of the mindset of listening to respond, which allows for relatability, comprehension, and, ultimately, deeper conversations. By the end of their discussion, Lorie and Nancy had more in common than they might have even known. They represent two different parties, but who they stand for and speak up for aligns more than they may have even realized.

Nancy states, “I will probably always go with the side of people who have less money and are less privileged… More often than not, I’ll come down on the side of the underdog.”

And Lorie continues with, “I myself, personally, always want to look out for those who are less fortunate.” Beyond their parties are two women who choose to fight for the underdogs and less fortunate, and that’s common ground that can be worked on, together.

When it comes to embracing uniqueness, it comes in all forms and variations, including sexuality. Hannah Williams is disabled and queer, and they use they/them pronouns. Trinity Currier identifies as heterosexual, and she uses she/ her pronouns. For National Two Different Colored Shoes Day, Hannah and Trinity sat down to discuss embracing their uniqueness.

As a queer disabled individual who uses they/them pronouns, Hannah is unfortunately no stranger to those with different opinions. And as a heterosexual individual who grew up in modern times, Trinity is very aware of the climate of the world as well.

When asked what embracing their uniqueness meant to them, Hannah stated, “I try to embrace my uniqueness at every turn. I’ve always been a weird person, and I look physically different. So, I try to be myself whenever I can.”

Trinity describes embracing her uniqueness as “Being confident and proud of who you are and the things that make you unique.”

However, with the division of the world, embracing the things that make them different isn’t always as easy as it seems.

Trinity goes on to say, “We as people, in one way or another, are never

going to be the same. It’s impossible, so I feel like we should be proud of the things that set us apart rather than the things that make us the same.”

Moving forward, Hannah thinks it’s important to have “respect and empathy.”

They continue with, “Self-reflection is so important. With how chaotic and scary the world is right now, focus on being comfortable with yourself before worrying about what other people are doing.”

Trinity continues with, “Right now, the world is having a hard time with respect. And with all of the chaos, it’s important to work on respecting other peoples’ opinions and viewpoints.”

Celebrating someone else’s individuality does not come at the cost of your individuality, nor does it mean you have to agree with them. Embracing someone else’s uniqueness simply means respecting their right to the way they choose to live their life.

With so many different beliefs and viewpoints, it’s hard for many to feel as if they’re understood or even heard.

So, when it comes to passionate debates and opinions, Hannah says, “Take a breath and take a step back if you’re getting heated because a fight is not a productive conversation.”

And Trinity says, “Acknowledge that there is a time and a place. There is no point in debating with the cashier at Jumbos.”

Trinity continues with, “To me, a debate is not an argument. It’s a mutual understanding that we’re both going to express our points.”

Now, when it comes to respecting everyone’s uniqueness and individuality, Hannah states, “Your self-presentation literally has nothing to do with anyone else – mind your own business. So, if it’s not hurting you, leave people alone. Let people enjoy themselves and be happy.” They continue with, “If you love the way someone presents and think they have the coolest jacket on, then yes, say something and be complimentary. If you absolutely hate the illustration on somebody’s shirt, turn around and walk away.”

Trinity goes on to say “Uniqueness is something we all have in common, and we should treat it like we all have it in common. It should be something we celebrate and encourage.”

Different perspectives and stances are what allow us to grow as people. If you shared the same opinions with everyone you knew, how would you grow?

Hannah states, “If you’re constantly in an echo chamber just hearing the same things over and over again, it’s not healthy for you, and you’re not going to know what’s actually going on in the real world.”

She continues with, “I feel like the most important part is making each other feel heard. While we may not agree, we should both be able to express our standpoints whilst feeling respected.”

And when it comes to feeling heard, they both stated that the best practice is active listening. Hannah states, “Don’t wait for your turn to say something – listen to what the other person is saying.”

Those perspectives different than your own are what offer a new understanding or a different point of view, and those shifts are how people grow as individuals. After all, a rainbow with only one color isn’t even a rainbow, let alone unique – it’s a color. Uniqueness and individuality are what makes humans beautiful and special, like a rainbow.

When it comes to strengthening the unity in Enid’s community, Trinity says, “Be respectful –that’s the bottom line.”

And Hannah says, “I think we need to be pushing for more safe spaces and third locations so we’re not just at work, school, or home, and we have somewhere to go and engage with the community. It’s so important to have somewhere to be, especially when we’re so isolated by technology.”

Trinity followed up with, “It’s important to have an availability of places people can go to get dif-

ferent sources of information and different opinions to help them build their own opinions.”

To put it simply, Hannah states, “Building communities is going to strengthen the community.”

or to be someone different than they are.

Celebrate your differences, embrace your uniqueness, and learn from each other’s experiences. Treat others how you want to be treated, and if that isn’t enough of an eye-opener, then treat others how you want your loved ones to be treated. At the end of the day, we’re all somebody’s loved one, and it’s up to us to put “The Unity in Community.”

So, it’s important to get out and interact with people, and it’s just as important to engage with people different than you because we can all learn something from one another, but if you’re against learning from others, we can all at least still enjoy something from the individuality of other individuals.

Regardless of their views and perceptions, each party involved with these discussions was able to listen and respect the opinions and views of the party opposite to them. No matter what, we’re all different from the next person, and with the ever-changing times of the world, those differences will only continue to grow.

With that being said, it’s okay not to understand someone, and it’s okay to even be confused by someone. However, it is not okay to belittle or disrespect anyone, regardless of whether or not their views differ from yours. You’re a human, and that person you disagree with is a human. No one is going to tell you to believe in something different than you do or to be someone different than you are, so don’t tell anyone else to believe in something different

FOCUS ON Wellness News from Taking Care Of Your Mental Health

Tayyaba Ali, MD

Mental health is just as important as physical well-being, as it affects many aspects of our lives, from our emotional well-being and relationships to our physical health outcomes and overall quality of life.

Whether it is yourself or a loved one, knowing when to seek treatment for mental health disorders is important.

Tayyaba Ali, MD, medical director of Resilience Behavioral Health, a 15-bed inpatient psychiatric unit for adults at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, offers some key indicators that suggest it may be time to seek professional help.

• Persistent Symptoms: If you're experiencing ongoing symptoms that interfere with your daily life, such as prolonged feelings of sadness, anxiety, or irritability, it's important to seek help. These symptoms may indicate mental health conditions that could benefit from treatment.

• Difficulty Coping: If you're finding it challenging to cope with stress, emotions, or life changes, getting help can provide you with ways to manage more effectively. A professional can help you develop healthier coping mechanisms to navigate difficult situations.

• Impact on Relationships: Behavioral health issues can affect relationships with family, friends, or colleagues. Getting treatment can help improve communication and interpersonal skills.

• Changes in Behavior: Withdrawal from social activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, or difficulty concentrating, may be caused by a mental health issue. Talking with a professional can help identify the underlying cause and develop a treatment plan.

• Substance Use: Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances as a coping mechanism for emotional distress can mean that professional help may be needed. Substance use can lead to further complications if left untreated.

• Suicidal Thoughts: If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, it's crucial to seek immediate help. It requires immediate intervention to ensure your safety and well-being. (In case of a mental health crisis, call 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.)

Don't hesitate to reach out for support from a mental health professional or healthcare provider, as early intervention can lead to better outcomes and improved quality of life.

Resilience Behavioral Health at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a number of primary psychiatric disorders. To get more information, please call 580-233-2273.

Physicians are on the medical staff of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.

Children's Book Review

Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore

Junia: The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Author: Kim Michele Richardson

If you’re an avid historical fiction reader, chances are you’ve come across The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek or its follow-up, The Book Woman’s Daughter. Now, author Kim Michele Richardson has teamed up with illustrator David C. Gardner to create a children’s picture book, Junia, based on the endearing mule from those adult books. Told from the perspective of Junia, the book teaches young ones about the Kentucky Pack Horse Librarians and what a day was like for them back in the 1930s.

The story begins with Book Woman and Junia departing before sunrise to begin their book route over the rugged, treacherous hills. Their mission is to deliver books and magazines so that children and their families can learn and improve their reading. The route on this specific day includes a schoolhouse, a fire lookout tower, a houseboat, and

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Bucktoothed "Frozen" snowman

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many more. Junia loves seeing everyone and what they’re reading, but she must also always be on alert during the route – for animals like snakes and skunks, or challenging weather, like snowstorms and thunderstorms. At the end of the day though, with a belly full of sweet treats, Junia can rest easy knowing that she and Book Woman have helped the families on their route.

Junia is rated for ages 5-8, and it is rather more of a story book. Whereas other young books might have just a few words or a snappy rhyming sequence, Junia has at least a few sentences per page and tells a complete story from start to finish. It’s intended to entertain kiddos, yes, but also teach them a really interesting part of Kentucky history. Plus, there is a short author’s note at the end of the book with more information and real-life photos. Junia certainly has a cute, quirky personality, and readers are sure to get a kick out of her!

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Junia today!

Adult Book Review

Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore

Horse

Author: Geraldine Brooks

If the Kentucky Derby – the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” – is not long enough for you this May, perhaps a 400page novel about the greatest race horse of the 19th century could last you a bit longer. Horse, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks, is a work of historical fiction that originally came out in 2022 but has just had its paperback release in early 2024. It is, without a doubt, one of my very favorite books.

Horse revolves around the spectacular thoroughbred Lexington, who raced in Kentucky and around the South in the early 1850s, and Jarret, a young enslaved boy, who is Lexington’s caretaker and trainer. The two come to form an inseparable relationship based on trust and understanding and compassion, and what they achieve together is unrivaled at the time. The other two main characters in the book are Jess and Theo, who live in Washington, DC, in 2019. Jess is a scientist at the Smithsonian who discovers the actual skeleton of Lexington, while Theo is an art history student who happens upon a tossed-out paint-

ing of Lexington. Together, the two unravel the long-forgotten story of the famed race horse and his gifted groom.

It may take a few chapters to get your bearings with the different characters and time frames, but overall, Horse is such a strong, thought-provoking combination of topics. It has history and race, art and love, science and sport. The writing throughout is smooth, the characters are inspiring, and once the dots start getting connected, once you see how the different strands are woven together, it’s just a masterpiece. Dust off your Derby hat, mix your mint julep, and enjoy a spectacular ride of a book that will stay with you much longer than two minutes.

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Horse today!

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BYSOP H I A FAULK

Hey Y’all, and welcome back to Teen Scene in ENID MONTHLY. For May, I thought it would be interesting to tell my readers about 5 things I loved doing for my sophomore year and some things to look forward to for upcoming sophomores. Let’s go!!

To start, one of my favorite things I got to participate in this year was Show Choir!! If you have never heard of it, Show Choir is a musical ensemble that combines choral singing with choreographed dance, often with an overarching theme. We have a lot of Pom girls on our team, and they help choreograph all of our dances as well as Alumni. I was so scared when we had to audition, but since the teacher/director is my Track and XC coach, I got less nervous. Show Choir was an amazing experience, and I can’t wait to do it the rest of my high school years.

Life as a Sophomore Teen SCENE

Another fun experience to look forward to is Prom!!! Freshmen are not allowed to attend prom, so as a freshman, I was very disappointed. You get to dress up all pretty with your friends and dance and hang out all night!! Sounds like a pretty fun time to me! The only downside as a sophomore is that you have to be invited by an upperclassman, so hopefully you have some friends who are a junior or senior that can sign you up!!

Getting to participate in May Fete is also an amazing and fun experience. Enid High May Fete is a rite of passage for the senior class of Enid High School. It comes from an old English May Day tradition that celebrates the coming of spring. Enid High turned this tradition into a ceremony that welcomes spring and honors the senior class each year. As a sophomore and junior, you get to be a pole winder and wrap a ribbon in a synchronized step dance around the “May Pole”. You get to dress in pretty dresses and carry around a beautiful floral arrangement called a Nosegay.

An exciting event that will probably happen during most sophomore students' years is getting your permit or license! I am not quite old enough to get my license because I am still 15, but I did get to earn my permit!! I love being able to drive with my mom or dad and being in control of my car rather than being a passenger-seat driver!!

The last thing I loved doing during my sophomore year was taking AP classes. I know you probably think I sound like a nerd, but I promise that’s not why I enjoyed taking them. I not

only got to experience class with my junior and senior friends, but I also got a GPA boost!! I loved looking at my GPA and seeing the 4.25 right there. Now they are a bit more challenging than regular and honors classes, BUT it is worth it in the end. I really appreciated my AP lang and comp teacher, Mrs. Ragle. She has taught me so much this past year, and Aspen was also in her class with me, which made it 10 times better.

Thank you for reading this month's article. I hope you enjoyed it!! If you are an upcoming sophomore reading this, I really encourage you to participate in all things possible. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for upcoming articles, email me at tweensceneenid@ gmail.com I hope you have an amazing May!! See you next month :))))))

New Page, New Business, and New Faces are in the Enid Monthly !

Meet the mHQ Crew! Eli Berry, Jessica Nelson, and Michael Shuck teamed up to work on development projects and noticed the increase in remote workers and new businesses that were produced during the Covid pandemic that have a need not being met in today’s market. Whether it’s a face-to-face conference or training session, the ability to display products, or even a few hours a week outside of the home office, it is hard to justify the expense of a traditional office or storefront due to the recent economy. This led to  momentumHQ: a headquarters for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses. But it’s more than that; it’s a community of like-minded people that can network and build their businesses together at affordable rates and manageable overhead.

Located at 1909 W. Garriott in the Indian Hills Shopping Center, momentumHQ provides a 12 person conference room with a large screen for presentations as well as a large flex room for workshop events. There are 5 private office options, several designated desks, and plenty of laptop landing zones for Coworking Members. A digital media studio is available for podcasting or creating video content, a zoom room for private meetings or calls, a kitchenette with snacks and coffee, and even a desk with bicycle pedals for those who want some exercise. All members have access to a shared printer, office supplies, internet, and the forum on  momentumHQ.org. There you can book spaces for meetings or events and connect on the mHQ Network to collaborate with other members. There are also opportunities to utilize the storefront for those interested in having a shop or a second location to sell their products through our Micro-Retail membership. For those who need occasional access, we offer Day Passes and hourly rental options, providing the flexibility to use the space only when needed.

The vibe at momentumHQ is not the typical stuffy office atmosphere with its modern furniture and colorful artwork, which includes our mHQ member and local photographer Dawn Muncy’s digital paintings that can be purchased from the gallery wall. The colorful mural in the conference room gives a boost to meetings, and even the bathrooms have hints of fun! The mood of the space and the people in it give a sense of welcoming friendship and support. We will be highlighting our members each month, so keep an eye out for the next issue!

Book a tour on our website or stop in to check us out. Let’s build momentum for your venture!

mHQ Enthusiasm

mHQ Enthusiasm

MAY 1

3:15 - 4:15 PM

SENSORY-FRIENDLY

FAMILY DAY

SPIRIT EXPRESS (3104 N. VAN BUREN, BLDG. B)

7:30 PM

TRIVIA

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 2-3

91ST ANNUAL TRISTATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

SOLO CONTEST AND HONOR GROUPS

LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ENID

MAY 2

11 AM-12 PM

VETERANS COFFEE

SOCIAL

OK MILITARY HISTORY

EXHIBIT AT OAKWOOD MALL (4125 W. OWEN K GARRIOTT)

12 PM – 1 PM

WORDY GIRL CREATIVE

CLASS: IS YOUR BUSINESS FINDABLE ONLINE ($30)

MOMENTUM HQ (1909 W. GARRIOTT)

6-8 PM

TRIVIA

ENID BREWING CO. & EATERY (126 S. INDEPENDENCE)

Enid's Enid's E-vents E-ventsE-vents

April Events

7 PM

NOC ENID PLANETARIUM SHOW

NOC ENID MACKIE PLANETARIUM

7:30 PM

SINGO SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 3

ALL DAY

FREE COWORKING DAY AND OPEN HOUSE

MOMENTUM HQ (1909 W. GARRIOTT)

6-9 PM

FIRST FRIDAY FIESTA DOWNTOWN ENID

7 PM

BASKETBALL: ENID OUTLAWS VS. TEXAS 7ERS

STRIDE BANK CENTER (302 S. GRAND)

9 PM

LIVE MUSIC: DUALLY NOTED

THE ALIBI (224 W. BROADWAY)

MAY 4

10 AM-2 PM

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

CROSSLIN PARK (1520 W. OXFORD)

DISPOSE HAZARDOUS

WASTE SAFELY, THEN STAY FOR FUN AND GAMES.

11 AM & 3 PM

ART QUEST

LEONARDO’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (200 E. MAPLE)

4:30 PM

MINT JULEP JUBILEE OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB (1601 N. OAKWOOD)

7:30 PM

AUTO RACING: SOONER LATE MODEL SERIES

ENID SPEEDWAY (312 E. OXFORD)

7:30 PM

LIVE MUSIC: VAN DAMAGE

CHICARROS HAPPY’S PLACE (117 W. OXFORD)

8 PM

LIVE MUSIC: BACKSTAGE

PASS

MOOSE LODGE (302 E. PURDUE)

9 PM

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY RED (302 E. MAPLE)

9:30 PM

KARAOKE

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 5

1 PM

BASEBALL: NOC-ENID VS. NOC-TONKAWA

DAVID ALLEN MEMORIAL BALLPARK (301 S. GRAND)

9 PM

LIVE MUSIC: BRAD GOOD

THE ALIBI (224 W. BROADWAY)

MAY 7 6:30 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

7 PM

BASKETBALL: ENID

OUTLAWS VS. WICHITA SKYKINGS

STRIDE BANK CENTER (302 S. GRAND)

MAY 8

7:30 PM

TRIVIA

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 9-12

BASEBALL: NJCAA RE-

GION LL TOURNAMENT

DAVID ALLEN MEMORIAL BALLPARK (301 S. GRAND)

MAY 9 6-8 PM

TRIVIA

ENID BREWING CO. & EATERY (126 S. INDEPENDENCE)

7:30 PM

SINGO

SETTLERS BREWING CO. & EATERY (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 10-12

FRIDAY & SATURDAY:

7:30 PM

SUNDAY: 2 PM

LIVE THEATER: “ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD”

GASLIGHT THEATRE (221 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 10 8:30 AM

WORKING WOMEN

BREAKFAST CLUB

MOMENTUM HQ (1909 W. GARRIOTT)

7:30 PM

LIVE MUSIC: CHRIS

ROSETTI AND DOUBLEDOWN

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 11

8 AM-2 PM

MO’S MARKET (121 S. MAIN, WAUKOMIS)

10:30 AM

CHEF WARS

THE COMMONS KEATLEY CHAPEL (201 S. OAKWOOD)

11 AM-3 PM

HISTORY ALIVE! CHEROKEE STRIP REGIONAL HERITAGE CENTER (507 S. 4TH ST.)

RE-ENACTMENT CHARACTERS PORTRAY LIFE AT THE TIME OF THE CHEROKEE STRIP LAND RUN OF 1893

11 AM & 3 PM

WEEKEND WONDERS

LEONARDO’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (200 E. MAPLE)

7 PM

ENID CARS & COFFEE CRUISE

VAN BUREN

7:30 PM

LIVE MUSIC: KNIGHT RYDER

CHICARROS HAPPY’S PLACE (117 W. OXFORD)

9 PM MILF RAVE RED (302 E. MAPLE)

9:30 PM

KARAOKE

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 12

3:30 PM

INDOOR FOOTBALL:

OKLAHOMA FLYING

ACES VS. CAROLINA COBRAS

CHISHOLM TRAIL EXPO CENTER (111 W. PURDUE)

MAY 14

4-6 PM

SENSORY-FRIENDLY

FAMILY NIGHTS

LEONARDO’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (200 E. MAPLE)

6:30 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 15

7:30 PM

TRIVIA

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 16

11 AM-12 PM

VETERANS COFFEE

SOCIAL

OK MILITARY HISTORY

EXHIBIT AT OAKWOOD MALL (4125 W. OWEN K GARRIOTT)

4-10 PM

ENID UNITED WAY 90TH

ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER

TEXAS ROADHOUSE (4629 W. OWEN K GARRIOTT)

6-8 PM

TRIVIA

ENID BREWING CO. & EATERY (126 S. INDEPENDENCE)

7:30 PM

SINGO

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 17-18

7:30 PM

LIVE THEATER: “ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD”

GASLIGHT THEATRE (221 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 18

7:30-10 AM

WOODRING REGIONAL

AIRPORT BREAKFAST FLY-IN

WOODRING REGIONAL AIRPORT (1026 S. 66TH)

11 AM & 3 PM

ART QUEST

LEONARDO’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (200 E. MAPLE)

12 PM

BENNIE’S BARN THIRD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

PHEASANT RUN GOLF COURSE (1702 CLUBHOUSE DR.)

8 PM

LIVE MUSIC: SHILOH MOOSE LODGE (302 E. PURDUE)

9 PM DECADES PARTY (DRESS AS YOUR FAV. DECADE) RED (302 E. MAPLE)

9:30 PM

KARAOKE

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 19

12:30-2:30 PM

PICNIC IN THE VILLAGE CHEROKEE STRIP

REGIONAL HERITAGE CENTER (507 S. 4TH)

MAY 20 5-8 PM

SENSORY-FRIENDLY

FAMILY NIGHT

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 21 6:30 PM

TRIVIA

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 22

7:30 PM

TRIVIA

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 23 6-8 PM

TRIVIA

ENID BREWING CO. & EATERY (126 S. INDEPENDENCE)

7:30 PM

SINGO

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

MAY 24-JUNE 1

BASEBALL: NJCAA DIVISION II WORLD SERIES

DAVID ALLEN MEMORIAL BALLPARK (301 S. GRAND)

MAY 24

7 PM

BASKETBALL: ENID OUTLAWS VS. SHREVEPORT

MAVERICKS

STRIDE BANK CENTER (302 S. GRAND)

9 PM

EMO NIGHT RED (302 E. MAPLE)

MAY 25

8 AM-12 PM

FARMERS MARKET

ROWDY STICKHORSE (626 S. HOOVER)

11 AM-3 PM

HISTORY ALIVE!

CHEROKEE STRIP REGIONAL HERITAGE CENTER (507 S. 4TH ST.)

RE-ENACTMENT CHARACTERS PORTRAY LIFE AT THE TIME OF THE CHEROKEE STRIP LAND RUN OF 1893

11 AM & 3 PM

WEEKEND WONDERS

LEONARDO’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (200 E. MAPLE)

11 AM-4 PM

OK MILITARY HISTORY

EXHIBIT OPEN HOUSE

OK MILITARY HISTORY

EXHIBIT AT OAKWOOD

MALL (4125 W. OWEN K GARRIOTT)

LIVE MUSIC, VETERAN STORYTELLING, HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE CAR GIVEAWAY

MAY 30 6-8 PM

TRIVIA

ENID BREWING CO. & EATERY (126 S. INDEPENDENCE)

7:30 PM

SINGO

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

7 PM

DJ DANCE

MOOSE LODGE (302 E. PURDUE)

9:30 PM

KARAOKE

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 27

10 AM

CITY OF ENID MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

WOODRING WALL OF HONOR AND VETERANS

PARK (1026 S. 66TH)

FREE MEAL TO FOLLOW FOR VETERANS

MAY 28

6:30 PM

TRIVIA

ENID AXE (104 N. INDEPENDENCE)

MAY 29

7:30 PM

TRIVIA

SETTLERS BREWING CO. (202 E. RANDOLPH)

BYMOLLY NICHOLAS

RE al Life

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring is here, which means it’s time to break out the mop, duster, and rubber gloves to get rid of all the junk that accumulated over the winter. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to get your house back in order and give it a good scrub before allergy season.

To help you make spring cleaning more manageable, here is a checklist and advice from experts at US News.

The Importance of Regular Cleaning

Regular cleaning is vital to maintaining a healthy, comfortable, and happy living space. Cleaning removes allergens, dirt, and other pollutants that can accumulate over time. Cleaning can also reduce the risk of accidents.

Refresh Your Cleaning Supplies

Before you start cleaning, it’s time to give your cleaning supplies an overhaul and stock up on the essentials. Make sure you have these items before you start your spring cleaning:

● Microfiber cloths

● Rubber gloves

● Duster

● Vacuum cleaner with attachments

● Broom and dustpan

● Mop

● Carpet cleaner

● Scrub brush

● Garbage bags

● Dish or castile soap

● All-purpose cleaner

● Window and glass cleaner

● Baking soda

Declutter

While you’re doing your spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to declutter and get rid of items you no longer use or need. By implementing the one-year rule, you can more objectively evaluate whether an item is worth keeping. Donate, sell or recycle these items to create a more streamlined and functional living space.

Deep Clean Indoors

Open the windows, and start your deep clean from the top working your way down.

● Dust. Dust and debris usually fall from higher places, so it’s important to clean them first.

● Glass. Use old T-shirts, socks, or newspapers to clean glass. These items are perfect for streak-free cleaning.

● Walls. Use soap and water to erase scuff marks from walls.

● Floors. Bacteria and mold can quickly grow and go unnoticed during the colder months, even on your carpet.

● Furniture. Furniture holds onto heat, sweat, dust, and grime, so be sure to clean them well.

● Grout. Cleaning grout can be tough, but you can still get those hard-to-reach crevices and grout lines.

● Bedding and mattresses. Wash all the bedding and vacuum the mattress. It’s also a good idea to rotate the mattress to redistribute wear.

● Don’t forget areas that are typically neglected. Be sure to clean baseboards, air vents, window tracks, and the spaces behind and beneath appliances. You may also want to deep clean your upholstery, carpets, and curtains to remove dust and allergens. Don’t forget door knobs and handles as well!

Don’t Overlook Your Home’s Critical Systems, Appliances, and Safety Features

Your annual spring cleanout is the perfect opportunity to check your home’s major systems and appliances.

● Plumbing

● Appliances

● HVAC

● Safety: Check fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors to see if they are functioning properly.

These simple suggestions should simplify your spring cleaning and give you an organized approach to eliminate being overwhelmed by the tasks ahead.

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We are excited to announce the 3rd annual “Best of Enid” awards! We will be giving out awards to 50 of the best businesses and service providers in town to honor their hard work and dedication to the people of Enid! Voting runs through May 24, 2024.

VOTING

THERE WILL BE ONE ROUND OF VOTING

Voting will begin on April 1, 2024, and end at 5:00 p.m. May 24, 2024 (subject to change). You may vote multiple times each day, but our voting system will not allow you to cast consecutive votes within a short time span. The top five vote-getters will be announced (in alphabetical order) the week of May 27th. While we love our advertisers and sponsors, no preference or consideration will be given as it pertains to voting. Winners are who they are, so good luck to advertisers and non-advertisers alike!

WINNERS

The finalists (top 3 finishers) will be invited to our festive “Best of Enid Awards Show” that will be held in June. All finalists will be recognized at the show, so everyone goes home a winner! A complete list of winners and runners-up will be featured in the July edition of the Enid Monthly along with a photo gallery from the gala event.

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TEE IT UP PLAINS of the “Live the Creed"

Coming off backto-back State qualifying seasons for the boy's golf team, first-year head coach Tyler Dunham knew that there were high expectations for the team to try to be just as successful this year. And by looking at the top of the roster, he knew he had a chance.

“We returned two very good Senior Varsity team members,” Dunham said, “And I knew that would be a great base to work with.”

Mason Haley finished 6th at the state tournament last year, and Dawson Branstetter has had a lot of success. However, I also knew that after them, we would be young. We ended up starting two freshmen and a sophomore, so that obviously is a little bit of a challenge. Dawson and Mason have really stepped up to mentor these younger kids and let them know what our expectations are, and the young guys have been getting better and better.

While Haley misses a few tournaments for Jr. Golf Tournaments, the rest of the team has still had some success. Branstetter won the Big 7 Conference tournament this year, and Freshman Austin Kalow finished 3rd.

The girls’ team has not had as many recent accomplishments, but Coach Dunham is excited about the future.

“We are only graduating two seniors from the girl’s team too,” said Coach Dunham, “ and while we will miss the leadership of Brylie Cox and Stella Stanley, I have been happy with the progress and the improvement the whole team has shown. What’s really exciting is our junior varsity girls. They have played in several varsity tournaments with smaller schools and done really well. We won two of them and placed 4th in another. I can’t wait to see what these girls will do in the future”

Coach Dunham is quick to point out that while high school golf is a “team” sport, it really takes a lot of dedication and personal motivation to get better.

“Golf is not a sport that you can be very good at practicing an hour a day, five days a week for the Golf season. You have to go practice on your own and do your part when coaches aren’t around. Our job is to teach them golf etiquette, work ethics, and life lessons. And for the better players, we have got them hooked up with the golf pros around town to help them with the technical aspects of the game. If we continue to push them in the right direction, and they work hard, we will just get better and better.”

With Regionals starting at the time of publication and state up next, we wish the golf team the best of luck!

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THE LAW OF THE Land Sticks and Strings

Howdy Okie friends! Comin’ back at ya with some useful knowledge for those of you that are archers, are “wanna-be” archers, or have ever had questions or the desire to learn the sport. This month with us we have Neil Cooley (who I can assure you is more proficient with a bow than I am.) That said, let’s get right to it.

Tell us a little about yourself: I'm the Oklahoma Archery Shooters Association state director, co-founder of Triple-C Archery, and co-host of the Oklahoma Archery podcast. We are all about any kind of archery you want to shoot in Oklahoma or surrounding states. I travel coast to coast from Pennsylvania to Alabama and all the way out to Vegas every year to chase that Perfectly executed shot under the bright lights. I've been shooting since I was about 4 or 5 years old, still learning every single day.

Could you explain the organization you lead? There are so many organizations in this state that grow and support Archery at every level. From local fun shoots on the weekend to national programs televised live, we do it all. Locally, we have a full summer ahead of us with multiple shoots each weekend. The ASA is a yearlong qualifier trial that culminates at the state championship July 20-21 at the OKC Gun Club. It's a one-day shoot round, so either day will work. There is no requirement to be there both days. On Sunday, we will be drawing several raffle prizes, including seven bows as well as yearly club memberships and merchandise for all things archery. You only need to shoot a single qualifier to be eligible. 3d Archery is my favorite, but I shoot indoor,

field, target, and broadhead competitions as well. The only months we take off are usually October through December, primarily for deer season.

There are classes for youth and adult men and women of every skill level. We want to emphasize that beginners don't have to compete against seasoned veterans. Across the several organizations, there are different rules for each that can be confusing to a beginner, and we try very hard to help people navigate these obstacles to facilitate their passion for archery. Skill level does not matter, we want you to come join and learn with us. The community of archers is the most helpful and supportive group of people that you could ever meet. They become like family, and the weekends are spent together full of good memories and fun times.

We want to be inclusive to anyone out there who has an interest. We are here to support you, and any questions/concerns you may have are always welcome. If there is someone you know that has an interest in trying archery, then you've come to the right place. For further information, contact Mr. Cooley at 918639-6654 or neilcooley531@ gmail.com.

There ya have it folks! All the information you need regarding all things archery. Until next time (when hopefully y’all will have harvested a turkey with your bow by then), make sure your bow, arrows, and form are tuned up. . .

Dates:

- State championship is July 20-21 at OKC Gun Club

- State annual meeting is September 14th at 6:00pm at Autry Technology Center

BYEMILY L EBARON

Fruit Salad NOW SERVING!

May — Spring, flowers, fresh fruit, and vegetables! Graduations, birthdays, weddings, Mother's Day, and so many more events! What better way to celebrate all these then with a fresh fruit salad! This salad is so versatile - we swap out the fruit and use the sauce on crepes or waffles! This fruit salad can be a sweet refreshing dessert, energizing breakfast, or perfect side dish for any occasion! Mix your favorite fruits and enjoy!

Now serving: Fruit Salad!

Fruit Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 tbsp orange juice

• 1 tbsp of honey

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

• 4 peeled and separated oranges

• 2 cups blueberries

• 3 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 cup halved grapes

• 2 cups raspberries

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, orange juice, and honey well. Add all fruit and stir carefully to coat all the fruit with the sour cream mixture. Then cover and refrigerate or serve immediately.