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With over a quarter century of helping students complete their high school edu cation, Jarry Hillman has many memories and success stories that still bring a smile to his face in retirement. Originally, from Hays, Kansas, Hillman and his wife moved to Enid in 1976 to expand his father’s jew elry business. Once they started a family, he began to look for another career path to allow him to spend more time at home and not on the road all the time. They had two children, Jennifer and Jason, and the next chapter began for Hillman. He went back to his original college career path and used his education to work at Enid State School, teaching students with developmental dis abilities. He has said that this time in his career was monumental and crucial for forming his outlook on education.
JARRY HILLMAN
Hillman was an out-of-the-box principal, not typically caught in a tie or suit, but rath er in dress clothes and tennis shoes. “My goal was to teach these students how to have success, but also to enjoy life,” he said. Hillman always went the extra mile, but not always the textbook way. He wrote rap songs, dressed in a gorilla costume, picked up students who could not get there, and visited his students who had given birth at the hospital, just to name a few. He wanted them to know someone cared for them and that they were important. He is humble about his career and said “the stu dents taught and continue to teach me so much, even in retirement. I hope that what I did contributed back to them. Having the opportunity to inspire and be a part of hun dreds of lives is nothing short of priceless.”
In 1992, Hillman received a call from Enid Public School to interview for a new adventure. The district was starting a new alternative school program, and Hillman said, “what’s an alternative school?” At that time, that was not heard of around Oklaho ma. Hillman said, “when this started, they said, ‘if you can save one kid, keep one kid from dropping out, it’s worth it. We were hoping it would last at least one year.” He never dreamed that the school would go on to graduate hundreds of students and win multiple awards including the Oklaho ma Foundation for Excellence Dropout Pre vention Program of the year, along with the National Dropout/Recovery/Intervention/ Prevention Program of the year.
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When looking at the students over the years at Lincoln, Hillman said those statements could not have been further from the truth. There was not one thing that brought kids to the alternative school, and no two stu dents' situation was alike. Some students worked full-time jobs to support their fam ilies and needed a different schedule from the traditional school setting, some kids slept in their car and needed more support, some kids had anxiety and depression that the smaller class size better fit their needs, some were teen parents, some had trauma that led to attendance issues, and the list could go on and on. The one thing the stu dents all had in common was they wanted to finish their high school diploma.
Some of the biggest challenges Hillman faced while creating this program was helping the community realize this school was not “for bad kids”, or “trouble makers.”
Hillman now keeps busy being an avid fan of Kansas University basketball, enjoying time with his wife Jenny, hunting, and work ing with his two grandsons in Freedom on their ranch. He is also an avid fan of Enid High sports, where he loves watching his other two grandchildren, Brock and Emma Sullivan, play multiple sports for EHS. Even though Jarry would not consider himself one, He is a true “Local Legend.”
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This month’s issue is all about grandparents, and unfortunately, I only have faint memories of my grandparents. My paternal grandfa ther (Rufus Faulk) died before I was born, and my paternal grandmother (Alice Faulk) lived a very full life, raising seven kids, mostly on her own, while washing windows, and investing in rental property. She had a stoke when I was young, so I don’t have many memories of her as the strong matriarch I have heard stories of. My maternal grandmother also died when I was young, and I did not know my maternal grandfather (Bill Johnson) very well at all. But I did know my houseparents at the Baptist Children’s Home who were great grandparents (and houseparents to me and dozens of other kids over the years). And I have known grandparents who have raised their grandkids, and great grandkids, and who are at every event and teach us family traditions, and how it used to be done (often better than it is now) and who love unconditionally. Here’s to you, nanas and papas and gmas and gpas. Hope You enjoy this
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Those who know Gayle, or have a fortunate opportunity to meet her, quickly melt into the comfort of her soft voice and affirming words. She has an aura of grace in all of her movements, and her calming presence will soothe almost all the turbulence that comes her way.
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lived the lessons we have yet to encounter, grand parents offer us baggage in the forms of nostalgia. Subconsciously preparing us to successfully catch the scheduled train about to de part for the future—whether we’re fully prepared to hop in a boxcar or not. With Grandparents Day occurring on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 this year, these two sets of local Enid grandparents remind us: for every single reason you find to love your grandparents, they have already multiplied their love for you by two-grand more.
Jim has a quirky way of making the perfect quip in every moment, with Gayle’s “OH, Jim!” echoing behind his latest sweet sentiment or funny gesture. Combined, they have a rare quality in the ways they love peo
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Perched atop a stool in your grandmother’s kitchen (giving you reach to use the stove), you learn how to perfect a secret family recipe, just as your grandmother did six decades prior. Multicolored marbles clank in the adjoining room, as your sibling sets up a game of Chinese Checkers—since that’s the only game your grandpa really likes to play (even though he’ll play any game you choose). You never understood why she didn’t get upset when you spilled ingredients all over the freshly-vacuumed floor. At the time…you didn’t question why she chuckled at the sign of panic rushing across your face, slowly lifting her fist filled with flour above your head. Glowing with a knowledge you can only gain with time, they always seemed to be operating with a special energy and innate wisdom—one particular to grandparents…gen tly sprinkling white baking powder in front of your eyes, with the subtle advice attached, “You can’t bake a cake without breaking a few eggs.” The years will fly by after she is gone; but, that recipe will always taste the same— because she was the one who taught you how to make it. We’re molded by the example of our grandparents, and the spongy nature of our child-size brain absorbs every in fluence it can, as we grow—formed and strengthened by the bonds of family relationships. An amalgam of the ancestors that came before, and the resulting people we eventually become, family ties are made stronger through the shared experiences that bind us to each other. After many years of lobbying by a group called Generations United, President Jimmy Carter signed a presidential proclamation in observance of the new holiday in 1978. Grandparents Day was officially announced as the first Sunday after Labor Day by the US Congress. This advocacy group still, today, “urg es grandparents and older adults to share their wisdom, perspectives, and fundamental civic values with young people,” according to grand parentsday.org.Havingalready
Jim and Gayle Thorpe have been sweet on each other, ever since they got kicked out of their High School History class together. Hav ing trouble concentrating onthe lesson with her sweetheart stealing away her attention, Gayle remembers, “The teacher said, ‘Jim, if you and Gayle want to talk, you can out into the hall!’ So…we did, and that’s when our love began!” Although their romance started as a one-way ticket to being in trouble with their teacher, their admiration for one another continued to blossom as their relationship progressed to mar riage, the creation of a family, and giving back to their community with “honesty, love, and concern for people.”
Jim recalls some of his favorite memories of be ing a grandparent, when he was story-telling, go ing to get ice cream, or taking his Grands on fish ing trips or picnics. When asked what he felt upon finding out he was going to be a “Grand Papa” for the first time—a name his grandchildren would eventually call him lovingly—he states, “It was an awesome feeling. An unbelievable feeling of joy.” Jim reiterates that he and Gayle “had the most wonderful parents and grandparents ever.” He fawns over the memories of sim ply getting to spend time with them, while Gayle shares a funny story about chasing her
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ple and live to serve others. Their infectiously kind spirit is mirrored by the philoso phy they hoped to give their offspring, teaching the impor tance of “learning the words: I am Sorry, Excuse Me, and May I Help You”. The Thorpes are lifelong Christians, with parents and grandparents who taught them about the Lord’s special value they dearly want ed to instill in their own children and grandchildren. Hav ing two baby boys, they were also bless ed with two daugh ters, after their sons married. David, the old est of the two, united with Jolleen; while their youngest, John, started another branch on the family tree with Traci. The family would continue to grow, as grandchildren sprouted in the forms of Brier, Caitlin, Bren nyn, and Wyeth.
tanceemphasizethenewshowcasebecomeandwhereandtalesfence.gotchickensgrandmother’swhentheyoutsidetheirShealsotellsofteapartiescookinglessons,SundaydinnersHolidayswouldtheperfectforthoseskillsacquiredinkitchen.BothJimandGayletheimporofhavingChristintheirlives,andtheroleGodhasplayedwithintheirunion.Theyhaveanirresistiblecharm,andnoconversationwithJimandGaylecaneverbelongenough.Theyarealwaysavailableforachataboutlife,andthey’vepassedthis trait onto their grandchil dren with whom Gayle has regular conference calls, or what her grand daughters refer to as “Girl Talks” and “Girl Lunches.” Some of Gayle’s favor ite conversations have been when her grandchildren share stories from their
With family in Oklaho ma, Texas, and Missouri, the Sanchezs moved to and from each state at different intervals to be near family when they were needed. They always found ways to support themselves, even if that meant only providing the bare essen tials materially, with hefty doses of love and emotional sup port making up the difference. Their children have grown up, and they are all in their twenties and thirties now. Being that Lonnie and Jodie were very young parents, the cycle came around to being young grandparents, as well. Fourteen years ago, they were in troduced to their first grandbaby, Emily. Emily would be a sur prise to the whole family for a big reason; but, not because they were be coming “young grand parents.” Upon her arrival into the world, Lonnie would lose one of his parents within the same week. The Sanchez clan found a sil ver lining during those gray est of days. Despite losing a parent, Lonnie would have the opportunity to meet his grand daughter for the first time, weeks sooner than originally expected. This less-than-ideal initiation into grandparenting came with a fee that was heavy on their souls, watching your chil dren say goodbye to one of their
childhood, where they join in so much laughter they “almost got sick.” I asked them both if they would be willing to share bits of information regarding their grand-parenting style. For Gayle, she insists on hav ing open and honest commu nication, having special talks and having special time with her grandkids. She emphasized the principles that are im portant to her, “Being kind always, and being re spectable. To think before you speak, by sharing and showing love to one another.” Jim also found himself wanting to instill similar ideals, such as, “honesty and being truth ful, and having love and concern for other peo ple”, and overall, “Loving Jesus.”
Family Sanchez Lonnie and Jodie San chez are another exam ple of the power of love conquering all. A pair of young lovers, who met in the town of Woodward in the 80s, discovered Jodie was pregnant shortly after the be ginning of their romantic love affair. The reality of becoming young parents before they were fully prepared to start a family, they decided to marry and begin this new journey with high hopes and empty pockets. Shortly after finding out about Anthony (their old est son), they received news of a second child on its way a few years later. The arrival of their second son, Adam, marked the birth of the last Sanchez boy. Chelsea would bless their family as the first daughter; and, Chandler (their second daughter, and youngest child) made a surprise entrance, making them parents for the fourth and final time in the early 90s.
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Transitioning back to her expectations as a parent, while attempting to balance the discipline and life lessons with her personal philosophy as a fun grandparent, Jodie commented, “I used to be the youngest one in the group, and now I’m the old lady…in this particular season of our journey, it still works; we make it work. God brought this whole group of new people to do things with; and, it takes a lot of people to raise people.” Old wives may have a tale about requiring a village to successfully raise a child; and, today, in the year 2022, the San chez’s found a village in Enid to affix among their story’s adaptation of a grandparent raising a grandchild.
grandparents in the same timeframe you become one. Their spirits continued to remain high through the upsetting circumstances. They found a deeper connection to the members of their family; and, to gether, they rejoiced in the shared love helping them overcome life’s obstacles.Eventually
welcoming three more grandchildren in the years that fol lowed, Jodie recalled an important lesson she learned after having four children in succession at a very young age. Watching her four kids grow up together and being so close in age (with the last three kids attending high school formals/proms, in descending grades, during Adam’s senior year), Jodie saw the interactions grow with the years, and her children have maintained close relationships, despite so much distance in the three states they all live. “We get all of our grandkids together once every year at our house. Getting them together is a cra zy worn-out mess, but it’s always fun! We want them all to know each other, and who they are as people, and you can only do that by getting them all together,” she says. Jodie wanted to give her grandchildren the same opportunity to cultivate lasting relationships, similar to her children, and she’s continued that tradition every year. With the old est, Emily, now being fourteen, Mason is 12, Keith is 9, and Korbyn just turned 7 in July during his T-Rex-themed birthday bash at Oakwood Bowl & Tate’s Fun Zone. The summer and fall of 2021 presented a challenging time among the brood. Jodie was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the same time her grandson would become a live-in model of “Generation Alpha.” (Or, “Mini Millennials”, another reference for births between 2011-2025, according to an article published by NC State University.) Generous and kind-hearted Jodie dug her heels into the mud of the situation, creating a do-able plan to help her family. Nothing would stop Jodie and Lonnie from once again being the superhero parents they’d al ways been…only this time, they would be parenting their grandchild through these uncertain times. Korbyn was in need; and, they would soon realize, they were in need of Korbyn, too. He took up residence with “Gigi and Poppi” in Enid, while his Gigi embarked on surgery and treatment. She refers to her experience as having “Cancer-Lite”; because surgery was successful, and she was fortunate to not have many additional side effects from the treatments. Knowing many oth ers have experienced a much more antagonizing cancer story, she remains insightful about her chance to live a healthier and happier life. With Korbyn, they have found joy in the smallest of things—things they weren’t financially capable of doing for their own children when they were young. Feeling a slight bit of remorse and guilt for the circum stances they offered their children growing up, as opposed to Korbyn, they see this opportunity to offer all of those experiences now that they can afford it. Jodie says, “You do the best you can. You raise your kids the best way you know how, and hope you did a good job. We know so much more now, and have more now, so we feel lucky to see him experiencing all of this, too” Lonnie has been in the Education field in Oklahoma and Missouri for over 14 years. Within this duration of time, Mr. Sanchez helped Enid Public Schools as a substitute teacher, before earning his bachelor’s degree and taking a classroom full-time. He’s been a science teach er for EPS, serving at both Enid High School and Longfellow Middle School. Earning degrees for himself, while guiding students to their own, he applied extra time to focus on students with special needs and high-risk youth. Jodie owns and operates S&S Estate Sales, with her talent for writing being a second source of income and self-fulfill ment. Although they have busy days organizing sales and teaching students, they’ve continued to find new ways to bring joy to Korbyn, as he adjusted to a new school and a new routine. She refers to Lon nie as the activity director for Korbyn, and relays how he is usually in charge of planning the boy-centric outings. She also reiterates how Lonnie’s training and expertise has aided their success in the emotion al transitions little Korbyn has faced over the last year. “I’m the flighty artist, and Lonnie is so logical and calm…I operate from the emotional side, and he brings me back to earth. We are a team, and that’s how we’ve made it work.”
Celebrating the Generations
Nobody has grandparents like you. You are—singularly—the only person on this earth who has felt the way your grandparents have made you feel as a grandchild. Seemingly all-knowing to a child’s mind, yet captivatingly enigmatic, the relationship between grandchild and grandparent is as unique as cheek-pinching fingertips. Even among siblings and cousins who share the same grandparents, you would be hard-pressed to find two relatives that have experienced the same two characters, out of the same two people, who’ve became known to them as ‘Grandma’ and ‘Grandpa’. We find ways to differentiate the individualized love we have for these souls, commonly giving distinc tive nicknames to celebrate their affections for us. Originally anointed your Gigi and Poppi, or G.G. and Grand Papa, one day you grow to find they have real names, too; not just the synonymous name-games you’ve played for so long. Life is experienced in so many different ways, with those trains of nostalgia reaching the final station only after numerous stops have been made along the intersecting tracks. Grandparents often see the joy in every moment, far beyond the possibilities we were able to com prehend as children. Time can be cruel in a menagerie of ways, being: too fast, too slow, too monotonous, too chaotic…but, the inevitable lesson time will teach us all, is it continues to roll on. Regardless of what you call them, or the form your relationship has taken over the years, we should all find ourselves celebrating this Grandparents Day with joy, love, and gratitude. Tell them stories of your childhood; ask them about theirs. Discover all of the reasons that brought them to gether, that led to them bringing you here. On Sept.11th, pull out all of the stops—jump on the nostalgia train, and ride it all the way into the warm embrace of remembering why family matters.
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Bree loves her grandparents because they are the ones who raised her parents. She loves living next door to her Grandma and Grandpa on her mom’s side. She loves walking next door and getting fresh Root Beer floats. She always goes golfing with them and hangs out by the pool! Her grandma got this new HUGE dog that cuddles with you where ever you are. Bree and her family always go over for s’mo res, hang out by the campfire and play cornhole and just chill. About a year ago her other grandpa got remarried and moved to Enid so she likes going to their house and just spending time with them. Be fore her grandma (dad’s mom) passed they would fly up to Utah and visit all their family and play with their chickens. Those are some of her favorite memories with her grandparents!
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BYSOP H I A FAULK Hello to our dear read ers! Welcome back to Teen Scene, this month my BSF Bree and I are going to tell you about our Grandparents and the fun memories we have with them. Let’s go!! Everybody has Grandpar ents but not everyone makes it a point to talk with or visit them. Some people are lucky enough to have all 4 of their grandparents still in their lives. I have my G-Ma (my mom’s mom) and Papa Rod (her partner) which I am very thankful for. They live a little bit out of town so I don’t get to see them as much as I want, but my grandma is always shopping at thrift stores in town so she comes and says hi! I remember her taking to me to 5 thrift stores in one day and I HATED IT!!!! But, I was happy I got to spend all day with her. I can always count on my grandma to be at my sporting and school events in town no matter what. Sometimes when she comes into town she’ll take me to Braum’s to get ice cream. I would always get so excited to go stay at their house and see Papa Rod. They have a beautiful pumpkin patch and garden that I like helping with. One of my most favorite memories with them is our trips back from Red Riv er, NM. We would get a HUGE ripe watermelon at this stand and eat it at these picnic tables off the highway every time I would go with them. They both travel by themselves to Red River on their birthday, June 6th, and Papa Rod sends me pictures of my gorgeous grandma doing their favorite things. Papa Rod would take me fishing and we would just wait there talking waiting for a fish to bite our bait. He would get up early in the morning to bring me donuts and chocolate milk when I would stay over. My Papa Ru (dad’s dad) passed away when I was in 3rd grade. I don’t remember much but the most vivid memory I have with him is one day we went over to visit him and I just got this brand new Anna (from Frozen) hat that had a long braid of red hair attached to the back and he asked if he could try it on. He looked so cool!! He also had this dog named Gus that would jump all over me when we would come over. My mom’s dad (Tim) and my dad’s mom (Kathy) both passed away before I was born so I never got to meet them. My mom always tells me that I would’ve been her dad’s favorite grandchild. My dad always talks about how short (4'11") his mom was!! I really wish I could’ve met both of them but hearing stories about them makes it so much better.
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Postpartum Depression: Not the “Baby Blues”
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The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion. However, some new mothers face struggles with their mental health. Tayyaba Ali, MD, of St. Mary’s Psychiatry, discusses what you need to know about postpartum depression.
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Q. Where can one get help for this condition?
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Q. When does postpartum depression occur?
Q. What are the symptoms of postpartum depression?
A. Depressive symptoms such as dysphoria, insomnia, fatigue and impaired concentration can appear in both postpartum depression and postpartum blues. However, “Baby Blues” differ from postpartum depression in symptom severity and duration. The symptoms of post partum blues are mild and self-limited; symptoms typically develop within two to three days, peak over the next few days and resolve within two weeks of onset.
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Psychotherapy can be helpful for mild to moderate postpartum de pression. But the combination of antidepressant medications and psychotherapy is more beneficial and mostly needed for moderate to severe postpartum depression.
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By contrast, the diagnosis of major depression requires a minimum of five symptoms that must be present for at least two weeks. Symp toms that persist beyond two weeks are best viewed as postpartum depression rather than postpartum blues.
Q. What are the risk factors?
A. If one feels depressed and anxious during their perinatal period, they should talk to their primary care provider or OBGYN. You can also get a referral and see a psychiatrist.
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A. The postpartum period is usually de fined as the first 12 months after birth. However, onset of postpartum depres sion can occur prior to or after delivery.
A. Many risk factors have been identified for postpartum depression. The most im portant risk factor is past history of de pression. Other factors include stressful events and poor social and financial sup port during pregnancy or after delivery, young age, unintended pregnancy, family history of postpartum depression, intimate partner violence, and life time history of physical and/or sexual abuse.
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The Nature of Fragile Things is a wonderful work of histori cal fiction published in January 2022 by author Susan Meiss ner. It spans a few years in the early 1900s, but the main focal point, the decisive moment for the characters, is the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. It’s at that point too that the book takes on a little bit of a thriller element to it. There are secrets coming to light and secrets being hidden away, and the pace of the book picks up. Plus, dropped throughout the pages are snippets of a transcript from a formal police interview, and those cliff-hangers feed right back into the suspense of the story.
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Sophie is a young Irish immigrant who answers an ad to marry a wid ow, Martin, in San Francisco, and raise his daughter, Kat. It’s advanta geous for all of them, and Sophie can only hope that one day she and Martin will come to actually love one another. But when a pregnant woman, Belinda, shows up on their doorstep claiming that her husband is Martin, just with a different name, the two women start digging. Not only do they discover that Kat’s mother is actually alive, living in a san atorium in Arizona, but also that there have been numerous suspicious deaths in the past of people around Mar tin. Sophie, Belinda, and Kat are ready to flee, but the very next morning is the earth quake. Afterwards, they are struggling to stay alive and find food and shelter along with the other thousands of people, all while not knowing if Martin is still alive or not. As the days go by and the group tries to start their lives anew, they just can’t shake the past. This book does have suspense, but the overwhelming theme, the ex perience for readers, is just this extraordinary expression of love, time and time again. The love Sophie has for Kat, the love Belinda has for her new baby. The love and sacrifice of Kat’s mother. The love Sophie and Belinda have as friends. The story is very character-driven, and they are certainly marvelous characters. Even in the aftermath of awful things – whether an earthquake or an evil man – love can still bring forth beautiful things.
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Author Katherine Applegate has many well-known books to her name, including The One and Only Ivan and The One and Only Bob, and her lat est, Willodeen, is just as wonderful as all the others. Willodeen was released last September and is intended for ages 8-12. There are roughly 260 pag es, with a large font, so it is not too dif ficult of a read at all. Willodeen, the main character, is not like the other kids her age. She doesn’t have any friends, she is often bullied, and she is constantly in na ture, asking questions, making observa tions, sketching what she sees. She also loves screechers – even though the rest of the town considers them to be smelly, nasty rodents that need to be killed off. Willodeen puts her skills to use though when the town’s pride and joy, the hummingbears, seem to have gone extinct. Without them, the town cannot host their annual Faire, which brings in heavily-needed tourist dollars. What Willodeen comes to realize is that the screechers are connected to the hummingbears – the latter cannot exist without the help of the former. But, ultimately, will the adults of the town actually listen to the words of an 11-year-old, or will they cast her off as a bizarre child who surely doesn’t understand how nature works?
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Author: Katherine Applegate
The undercurrent of the book is definitely one of environmental activism –Willodeen is trying to help fight back against the frequent wildfires, the extend ed droughts, the disappearing species. And it’s a very good message for kids too, that even they can make a difference. If they see something that needs help, they can ask questions, conduct simple experiments, and come up with possible solutions. You can substitute monarchs for the hummingbears and kids have an immediate jumping-off point after reading this. Willodeen is full of other lovely points too, like the neighbors who step in to raise Willodeen, like Connor the puzzler-making new friend, like the supportive school teacher who actually listens. Overall, this book is a beautiful, inspiring tale of a young girl with a huge heart, an unbounded curiosity, and a fierce determination.
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SEPTEMBER 1-30 10 am-4:30 pm MondayFriday The Freedom Train: Across the Heart of America Non-Profit Center (114 S. 1947-49.theartworkhistoricalFeaturingIndependence)morethan100documents,periodandrarephotosfromFreedomTrainexhibit
SEPTEMBER 1 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
SEPTEMBER 3 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 7 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) SEPTEMBER 7-10 Garfield County Free Fair Garfield County Fairgrounds (111 W. Purdue) SEPTEMBER 8 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) SEPTEMBER 9-11 8 pm Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma) Gaslight Theatre’s annual free Shakespeare presentation. 6 pm-9:30 pm Revival: God’s Final Harvest David Allen Memorial Ballpark (301 S. Sermons,Grand)Praise & Worship, Raffle Drawings, Food morewww.final-harvest.comTrucks!forinfo.
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SEPTEMBER 1-30 10 am-5 pm Working Americans: Special Photography Exhibit Cherokee Strip Regional Heri tage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Artist Sam Cohen presents American immigrants and first-generation Americans at work in the small, skilled trades as icons of the American experience. Museum open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm.
SEPTEMBER 9 6 pm-9 pm First Friday Downtown Enid Live music, great shopping, delicious food 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Garfield County Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk Downtown Enid Square Fundraiser for American Foun dation for Suicide Prevention 9 pm Live Music: Lane Haas Band The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway) SEPTEMBER 10 10 am-2 pm Sunset Plaza Second Saturday Sunset Plaza (610 S. Cleveland) 10 am-2 pm The Great Hullabaloo 200 block of E Maple Stuff to see, eat, touch, buy, pet, play and do. Whippersnap pers $3, grown-ups free. 10 am-4 pm Tractor Supply Paw Adoption Event Tractor Supply (4010 W. Garriott) 12 pm-3 pm Raising & Harvesting Rabbit & Poultry Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy. 81) 6 pm 75th Air Force Ball 2022 Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) Civilian tickets $55, available at all Stride Bank Center ticket outlets. 7 pm Enid Cars & Coffee Cruise Night Blazes BBQ (1002 W. Willow) 7 pm Live Music: Sean Gallagher Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 7:30 pm Auto Racing: Sooner Late Models Enid Speedway (302 E Oxford) 9 pm Virgo Party! (Free Cover for Virgos!) Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple) SEPTEMBER 12 6:30 pm Garfield County Free Fair Awards & Premium Sale Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) SEPTEMBER 14-16 Oklahoma Museums Association Annual Conference Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) SEPTEMBER 15 6 pm-9 pm United Way of NW Oklahoma Superhero Campaign Kickoff David Allen Memorial Ballpark (301 S. Grand) Free family fun. Cornhole, axe throwing, inflatables, dunk tank, free hot dog dinner, more. 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) SEPTEMBER 16-17 9:30 am Friday, 9 am Saturday American Cornhole Association Enid Major Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)
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SEPTEMBER 24 10 am-1 pm Walk 4RKids 4RKids Parking Lot (710 Overland Trail) 10 am–1 pm Live Music: Beautiful Disaster The Alibi (224 W. Broadway) 11 am-6 pm Leonardo’s 30th Birthday Party Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) 2 pm-9:30 pm Fling at the Springs Music Festival Government Springs Park North (509 E. FeaturingOklahoma)localand regional artists under the Gazebo. 7 pm Live Music: Buffalo Jones & the Heard Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 9 pm Golden Girls and Grumpy Old Men Party Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)
SEPTEMBER 30 7 pm Football: Enid High vs. Moore Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa) 9 pm Live Music: Skeleton Station The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)
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SEPTEMBER 29 6 pm Speaker: Susan Root Brookdale Senior Living (4313 W. “DownsizingWillow)Can Have Upsides” Tips for smooth transitions to smaller living spaces. Open to Public! 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
Cherokee Strip Celebration Downtown Enid Friday 11 am-1 pm Indian Tacos on the Courthouse Lawn Saturday 10:30 am Parade Food trucks, vendors, live music, trick roping SEPTEMBER 17 6:30 am Triangle Insurance Great Land Run Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) 5K, 10K, half-marathon. Pre-register at GreatLandRun.com 7:30 am-10 am Breakfast Fly-In Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th Fly-inSt.)aircraft & static displays on the ramp, Barnstormers breakfast buffet $9.99 8 am-12 pm The Cottage Market Champlin Park (1198 Sequoyah) Homemade goods, herbs, plants & produce. 9 am Enid Walk of Fame Ceremony Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. InducteesIndependence)areElaineJohns and Joan Allen. 10 am-4 pm Pop Ups on Park St. (150 W. Park St.) Vendors, artists, live music, more. 10 am-5 pm The Market Neighborhood Shops Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) 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 7 pm Live Music: Whiskey & Wine Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 7:30 pm Enid Symphony Orchestra presents Jana Jae, Brock Johnson & Lindy Wilson in Concert Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway) SEPTEMBER 22 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) SEPTEMBER 23-24 5 pm-8 am Camping in the Park Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Games, scavenger hunt, s’mores. Advance reservations required at 580.616.7210 Enid.org/ParkReservationsor
In his 3rd year as an Assistant Coach of Enid High Football (and 2nd as Offensive Line Coach), Coach James Goble says “this O-Line is one of the most improved units on the team. We have gone from getting pushed around to being competitive in every game since I have been here. Even last year to this year, we have gone from 6 guys we felt were physically and mentally ready to play to 8, maybe 9 guys we are starting with this year that can rotate in.” As almost all the coaches have done, he credits a lot of this improvement to Enid’s strength and con ditioning program led by Coach Tracy Baldwin. “All of our payers have gotten bigger, stronger and faster over the summer. We are well con ditioned, and I am not worried about being pushed around on the line. This is a credit to Coach Baldwin, but also the effort they have put in. We will need them to continue to develop, but I’m happy where we are at this point in the season,” Goble said. Even though they are replacing two graduat ed players, and the main back up, the anticipat ed starting line still returns lots of experience. “We’ve got 3 seniors that will likely start, Evan Sullivan, Erik Ford and Willian Dodds. They all have good experience and will know where to line up and the plays.
Coach Goble also makes a point that as the line goes, so goes the of fense. “Five of the eleven guys on offense are on the O-Line. They don’t get all the flashy stats, but those big scores don’t happen unless they are doing their jobs. We want to honor that, so the “Pancake Chain” is back this year, and when ever we score, one of the O-linemen will get to wear it to show the effort they made to help make that happen.”
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Evan, especially, has taken the biggest step both on and off the field. His leadership, especially over the summer in the weight room and with his teammates, has been exceptional. All throughout the summer he has been motivating and encouraging his teammates without me hav ing to say anything to them. I expect good things from him this season at Center. Erik (“Big E”) might be the strongest kid on the team. He is very strong and if he can take that strength and use it to his advantage, he will be really good for us. We also have a sophomore, Jarrett Rus sell and a Junior, Dillon Nelson, who will likely be our first unit. Nelson moved over from defense and we thought with him getting a lot stron ger, he has the speed to really help us at Guard.”
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There is no question the team has improved each year of the past four years. This year might be the year they get over the hump and bring home a winning record. But that doesn’t hap pen without the big boys in the trenches.
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Granite — If you're looking to swap out one element, replace the granite countertops. It has become an indicator of an aged kitchen. Instead, opt for quartz, concrete or marble. They may show wear over time, but that simply preserves the memories of cookie cutting and gingerbread houses made throughout the years. If you don't like the idea of a countertop with wear and tear, opt for a single-color granite or a honed finish. Kitchens are the heart of the home as well as a key to resale when the time comes to move on. A small investment using the right trends can result in big returns in both satisfaction and future proceeds.
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White Kitchens — After years of trending, white kitchens have offi cially lost their sizzle. There is so much room to customize the space you spend the most time in so there is no need to spend it in what can become to feel like a sterile environment. Kitchens tend to be the heart of the home, and they should evoke happiness and joy." In addition, all-white kitchens are notoriously tough to maintain as every spot and spec is totally visible. For a space that's personable and forgiving of sauce spills and food crumbs, incorporate color. If you're not ready to commit to colored cabinets, introduce color in the backsplash.
Colorful Appliances — A pop of color is a fail-safe way to add per sonality to your kitchen, but you should be mindful about where you place that bold hue. Colorful appliances can dictate your kitchen's overall design, but can also be very expensive to replace. For a time less alternative, stick with neutral appliances. If you enjoy having color or patterns in the space, look to add pops of color with your table lin ens, dinnerware, kitchen towels, or even by adding pillows to each of your chairs.
Kitchen Trends To Move on From NOW!
Farmhouse Décor — Once upon a time, “farmhouse” was the de sign of the day. However, as coastal grandmother has risen in popu larity, your country chic kitchen is due for a makeover. The good news is that revamping your farmhouse kitchen doesn't require a full-blown makeover. It's simply striking a balance between old and new. Create a space that incorporates classic and contemporary styles. Add light, and swap out black metals for gold and silver to create a new look while maintaining some of the style.
When it comes to decorating your kitchen, trends can come and go faster than just about any other trends. Below are some suggestions to consider if you are planning a kitchen remodel. Simply put, a heavily trafficked space deserves more than ho-hum cabinets or a lackluster backsplash. While it's all too tempting to update your kitchen with the latest culinary trends, it's important to exercise some restraint. Why? Design fads can come and go quickly. While design beauty rests in the eye of the beholder, understanding which trends are in (and out) will allow you to create a space you'll love for years to come. Below are suggestions on what to retire and what to replace it with.
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Fall Garden
If you are even a little bit like me, you found gardening this spring and summer to be a challenge. I started planting vegetables later than usual because of fluctuating temperatures and wind. I am guessing that I had no potatoes because of the cold temperatures one week and the un seasonably hot temperatures the next week even in the winter months. Then, of course, this summer was so hot and dry. I found myself wilting sometime between 9:00 and 10:00 in the morning when tending my gardens.Butthe nature of a gardener is to be a problem solver and an optimist. So, perhaps a fall vegetable garden will make up for a fairly disappoint ing spring and summer garden. My “go to” place for gardening infor mation is the OSU Extension Office. Their fact sheets are very helpful especially when problems arise. It turns out fall is a great time to try again when warm sunny days are followed by cool and humid nights. I am doing my little rain dance at this point. The soil where you plant your seeds is one of the most important ele ments for a successful garden. Plants need organic matter for nutrients, for loosening the soil, and for holding on to moisture. This year especial ly, you may need to use shade cloths over rows, supplemental water ing, and mulch. Seeds will not germinate without moisture or if the soil temperature is too hot. If you do not have a compost pile for gathering organic matter, you can go to a garden center to purchase bagged ma terial. I keep a small worm farm to collect worm castings as an additive as well as a compost pile where all our vegetable, fruit, and yard waste is left to decompose for soil additives.
One problem I have in the fall is finding seed packets at local stores. Once they sell out, usually in spring and early summer, that’s it for the year. I suggest going online to find seeds. I personally like Johnny’s Seed Co., but any seed company is worth a try especially if they produce seeds that will grow in our climate. I prepared the soil in my beds in early to mid-August. By that time, a person can plant green beans, cucumbers, squash, and carrots. I did not plant lettuce until later than recommended because of the heat. Let tuce tends to taste quite bitter when exposed to heat. In September, I will finish by planting garlic, onions, leaf lettuce, and spinach. Radishes, spinach, Swiss chard, and turnips can also be planted. The general rule of thumb is to plant seeds at a depth no more than 3X the diameter of the seed. To prevent the soil from drying out or getting too hot, spread mulch over your rows and move it to the side once the seeds have ger minated. Using soaker hoses close to your seed rows will help to keep the moisture and temperature at an optimal level.
I am hopeful of getting fall tomatoes from my struggling summer plants as well as getting a small harvest from my newly planted seeds. Good luck to you, too, as we all explore modifications in our gardens.
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Pros of crossbow: Higher draw weight, Faster, eliminates the step of having to draw the bow back when an animal comes in, can be used by multiple people without adjustment, easier to use in ground or box blinds
What is the first piece of advice you are giving someone looking into archery?
Traditional archery with longbows, recurves and selfbows are also an option to hunt and compete with and are rapidly growing in popularity. Several more types of equipment classes exist that you might have never con sidered, and I encourage you to research these and find something that interests you. with Grant Gungoll
The second piece of advice I would give, and probably the most important, is to con sult an experienced archer before buying any equipment. The biggest mistake I see, which is also the most common mistake I see is peo ple buying used equipment without any con sideration for how it might fit them or their children. It is important to me that you get off to a good start for your development in the sport and your safety. You cannot be success ful in archery if your equipment doesn’t fit. Bow or Crossbow? Advantages and disadvantages of both?
The great thing about bowhunting and com petitive archery is that there truly is some thing for everyone! In competitive archery, the type of equipment you use, your gender, and age put you in a certain class. Then those classes are used among several different dis ciplines of competition. These disciplines all require a slightly different skill set. There are indoor, field, target, 3-D, and even broadhead events available to participate in at different times throughout the year. In Oklahoma 3-D and indoor are currently the most popular types of archery in my opinion. This is mostly due to lots of youth organizations and clubs specializing in these types of events. The op portunities to travel for tournaments are a lot more prevalent with these types of contests. The skills learned through competition can improve your ability as a bowhunter. Several equipment classes use the same equipment you will hunt with while others give you the ability to use highly specialized accessories.
Hunting/Competitive shooting what are the main factors to consider?
Pros of Compound Bow: Highly adjustable and customizable in most cases, lots of accessories available at several price points, more opportunities for compet itive shooting, more legal hunting opportuni ties in other states, easier and safer to handle when hunting.
Compound archers, in general, tend to strongly dislike the fact that crossbows are le gal, and they often do not acknowledge them as archery equipment. My personal view is that as hunters and archers we have a very serious obligation to the animals we hunt. We should feel obligated to make the most accurate and lethal shot possible for the re spect and recovery of the animal. If you are not willing to put a substantial amount of work into practicing and tuning a compound bow, please consider a crossbow. You still need to practice with and tune a crossbow, but it takes a lot less time, commitment, and knowledge.
Cons of Crossbow: Some models are loud when shot, you must shoot the crossbow to unload it in most cas es, hard to shoot without a steady rest, harder to get maintenance done, risk of severe hand injury if fingers go above the guard
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The first piece of advice I would give would be to take the time to examine what you want to accomplish by starting the sport of archery. What is your primary objective for starting archery? Is the reason hunting, competitive shooting, recreation, exercise, social interac tion, family activity, or something else?
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Happy almost hunting season folks! It’s about time to get out the ole stick and string and get tuned up for archery season. I’ve asked our local archery expert (who shoots WAY better than me) a few archery questions.
Cons of compound bow: Need to be specifically adjusted to one shooter, more practice and skill needed, archers’ physical size and strength dra matically impact the performance of the bow, constant equipment adjustments and changes for youth archers, equipment val ue can depreciate quickly.
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BYMONIC A RORICK Mema's Chicken and Rice September Recipe
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• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 9x13 baking dish extremely well, bottom and sides. Next, place chicken breasts in the dish. Then mix water, rice, soups, and desired seasonings in a bowl and pour over the chicken. Last, top evenly with pads of butter.
• 2 cups instant white rice
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup, condensed (or make homemade)
• salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
• Place on middle rack of oven and bake uncovered for 60-75 mins. When ready, remove and allow cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
• Garlic powder
• Buttery poultry blend
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup butter, sliced into pats
Mema's Chicken and Rice Casserole
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken made)densed (or makesoup, con-home-
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, condensed (or make home made)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
It is time for the kids to go back to school, which means life is about to get even more hectic, right? So I thought an easy comfort meal is in order for this month's recipe. Mema's Chicken and Rice Casserole is just that recipe! It reminds me of a slower time, hugs and kisses from my Mema, and lots of family love! This is one of the most versatile recipes in my arsenal, in that you can add any vegetable to the rice mixture, cheese to the top of the dish, or have it just as it is! It is a quick and easy chicken and rice casserole that’s perfect for a busy day, potlucks or a special delivery to family and friends in need of some comfort. Serve with your favorite green veggies and a side salad for one good down-home meal. This makes for awesome leftovers too – it’s even better the next day! Happy cooking!!!
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Tip: I like to season my chicken with all the seasonings before placing rice mixture into the dish. For a different twist, add 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms and 1/2 cup chopped broccoli (or any veggie you like) to the rice mixture. Bake according to directions. Then, for the last 10 minutes of the bake, top the entire dish with shredded cheddar cheese, return to oven and bake the remaining 10 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes and serve.
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