October 2022

LORI WESTFALL

fants through 5th grade, and their families and has been instrumental in guiding mul tiple children to a saving faith in Jesus. One parent said, “where I lack as a parent, she picks up as a pastor.”

Lori oversees the Emmanuel nursery program, organizes and manages the Kids Day Out program, organizes and runs the popular Emmanuel Vacation Bible School and leads children’s camp as part of her myriad duties as Children’s pastor.

Lori Westfall graduated from Oklahoma State University with an elementary ed ucation degree. She went to work for Pi oneer-Pleasant Vale where she was well loved as an elementary school teacher. Upon having the first of three children (Gracie, Luke and Jace), she was an active stay at home mother until her youngest went off to school. At that time, she began working part time at Emmanuel Enid in the children’s department. Seeing her drive and dedication, it was not long until she was offered a full-time position there. She is now truly living out her calling as the Children’s Pastor at Emmanuel Enid. She has touched the lives of many children, in

Lori is very intentional about being ac tively involved in the lives of her kids and activities at their schools. In addition, she is engaged in the community as a volun teer at Loaves and Fishes and every week volunteers to read in two of our local ele mentary schools.

Lori is a blessing to all that have the pleasure of knowing her. Her heart is gold en, she always shows love to others and always has an incredibly positive attitude. She inspires people to love a little harder, breathe a little deeper and dig into their faith and love of the lord. She is such a blessing and an absolute perfect model of a follower of Jesus. She is truly a “Local Legend!”

LETTER EDITOR from the

This month marks TWO YEARS that we have been publishing the Enid Monthly and it’s been a wild ride. We were financially viable from the start, and that’s all due to the support from our local businesses and advertisers, and I want to give you a very special THANK YOU!

ROBER T FAULK

As you may notice from the big ad in this month’s magazine, I will be practicing law beginning at the end of September, but don’t fret, we will still be publishing as long as the community still enjoys the magazine, and advertisers still support it. At some point soon we will hire an editor to take over my duties, and it will be exciting to see what they will bring to the magazine, so let me know if you know someone that would be interested in such a role! Great things are happening here in Enid, and we love to be able to report them!

Happy October!

Robert Faulk Editor Enid Monthly

STORY&PHOT O S BYABBYGRE

A CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY

The Day of the New Clan

Brothers and sisters of the tribe gather around a fire to hear the el ders speak, as smoke slowly dissipates into the starry night sky. Drums beat a rhythmic story along with the constantly changing direction of the wind. Anticipation among them grows, awaiting a new saga of the pale skin foreigners their ancestors once encountered when cloudships first landed on the beaches of their homelands. Young children lean in closer, and closer, to hear their respected elder’s every word. The campfire reflects from the dilated pupils of the chief’s eyes, while mothers draw their babies in towards their bosom—every sentence lin gers in the crisp air, and every word becomes imprinted onto the soul of the ears tuned in. To a mind that has never seen the billowing sails of an English ship, the Indigenous Americans saw only large clouds. The clouds—which carried the blessings of thunder and rain from the Gods—were, to their mind's eye, the only thing strong enough, and powerful enough, to carry the weight of so many men so gently across the ocean’s surface. However captivating and enigmatic these large ships might have been, how terrifying the wonderment was, too. Won dering how these ships captured a cloud from the sky to use on the water…, they all gasp, as they are told of the ways their ancestors ap proached these clouds with a reserved intrigue. Surely, these beings must have been brought from the sky; and, for this, they must belong to the heavens…

The Original Settlers: Indigenous

In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci contradicts the account of Christopher Columbus’ 1942 “discovery” of America and maintains he landed on a separate continent altogether. This claim is confirmed, Columbus landed in the West Indies (the Bahamas & the Caribbean)—thus giving name to AMERICA.

In 1620, The Mayflower reaches contact with Plymouth Rock, after

exploring Cape Cod and finding a harbor point. English Pilgrims pile ashore, disembarking from their 66-day journey from Plymouth, En gland. Plymouth Colony is founded, and settlement has begun. More settlers arrive in the new world, and 13 colonies are established along the eastern coastline.

Later, in 1775, frustrat ed settlers of the colo nies begin a revolution against the King of En gland.

On July 4th, 1776, a Declaration of Inde pendence is presented to England via the new Representatives of the government of the Unit ed States of America.

By 1803, after acquiring the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jef ferson began exploring west of the Mississippi River. Merriwether Lew is and William Clark set out with Native Ameri can guides, to traverse the unknown lands of the west. On August 3, 1804, The Otoe and Missouria Tribes were the first tribes west of the Mississippi River to host a council with Lew is and Clark (The present day city of Council Bluff, Iowa takes its name from this historic meeting). They hosted two official councils, with the second one being the only successful one, due to Lewis and Clark’s lack of understanding of the political structure of Indigenous nations.

In 1838 and 1839, the United States government established, through a series of Indian Removal Policies on behalf of President Andrew Jackson, the forced relocation of approximately 60,000 Indigenous Americans off of their homelands. Jackson was aiming for the forced removal of all Native populations east of the Mississippi River to max imize land expansion for white settlers. What would become known as “The Trail of Tears” by the Cherokee people—due to the amount of anguish and death the journey brought to their tribes—was eventually referred to as the Five Civilized Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, Semi nole, Cherokee, and Creek). With a starting point in the Appalachian Mountains (area including the states of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama), and an ending point in the designated “Indi an Territory” established in present-day Oklahoma, over 4,000 of the 15,000 Cherokee peoples died along the trail—leaving a trail of tears in the wake of their footsteps.

In 1845, Manifest Destiny took full hold among American politics, and full expansion into the west began—according to the advocates, destined by God, himself. In 1893, the Cherokee Outlet in Oklahoma (which remained mostly immune to the hardships of the red, white and blue battles during the Civil War) was eventually recognized by the federal government as a highly-valued plot of land, despite its re served status as Indian Territory for the Native American Indian.

ent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treat obligations to Tribal Nations.” This Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, will mark the second celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day as a federally recognized holiday in the United States of America.

The New Day for Indigenous People

October 11th, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed a proclama tion making Indigenous People’s Day a federally recognized holiday. “Our country was conceived on a promise of equality and opportunity for all people—a promise that, despite the extraordinary progress we have made through the years, we have never fully lived up to. That is especially true when it comes to upholding the rights and dignity of the indigenous people who were here long before the colonization of the Americas began”, President Biden says in the proclamation. “On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contri butions and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, recognizes their inher

Enid is home to many museums, and we—as a community—are quite fortunate to benefit from the opportunities we provide for those pass ing through Northwest Oklahoma. Jake Krumwiede explains an im portant reason why Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a vital holiday install ment onto the United States of America’s yearly calendar; he states, “The ‘Cherokee Strip’ from our name is referring to the Cherokee Strip or Cherokee Outlet, which represents much of northwestern Oklaho ma, which is land that the Cherokee Nation once had rights to.” As

Museum Director for the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (lo cated at 507 South Fourth Street in Enid, OK), Jake devotes his work life to sharing knowledge and spreading educational programs to the community. Jake shared his happiness to speak with Enid Monthly about this topic, easily generating a willingness to give a hand and offer connections to help develop this story for the community to ben efit. Reinforcing the importance of shared connection and knowledge on even the dark subjects from history, continuing a tradition that has remained common among native cultures—story-telling.

The Cherokee Strip Museum in Enid shares the lives and stories of the re-settlement of Oklahoma lands, during a short series of events known as the Oklahoma Land Runs. The land Enid, OK rests on today was once the homeland to our Native American neighbors. With a his tory of Oklahoma being known as “Indian Territory”, Oklahoma, in itself, hosts a wide range of cultural museums with strong Native American origins and influences. Many Oklahoma towns found their own claim to fame in housing these museums; towns, such as; Tuskahoma (Choc taw Nation Museum), Wewoka (Seminole Nation Museum), Carnegie (Kiowa Tribal Museum), and Tahlequah (Cherokee Heritage Center) respectively pay tribute the native cultures housed within their walls. (Full List of Native Museums in Oklahoma can be found at the end of this article.) But, the narrative at this museum shares information on another part of American history. “Following the American Civil

War, there was a lot of political pressure for the tribe to cede the Out let back to the federal government, so the territory could be opened up for public settlement. The Cherokee Outlet Land Run of 1893 is when that occurred.” Jake continues, “to many indigenous peoples, land runs represent another example of broken promises from the U.S. government and lost land rights. Our museum…largely focuses on the settling of northwestern Oklahoma following the 1893 run.

The Elder Childs of Otoe-Missouria

Indigenous cultures have always valued gathering around the fire for stories, and they never shy away from telling the whole story—even if the truth isn’t something you always want to hear. Powwows are held yearly, and in Oklahoma, there is a variety of Nations (within our own Nation) you can visit to witness their cultures first-hand. Another form of a Native powwow is known as an “encampment”. Encampment is a time in which all Otoe-Missouria clans come together at the traditional encampment location in Red Rock, OK. This is all to serve their individ ual clan’s role. Each clan is responsible for a different part of the tribe, and this system means that each clan has a duty to fulfill to ensure the overall success of the event. Local Enid residents, The Childs family, belong to the Eagle clan, and the Eagle Clan oversees the ceremonies.

Marie Childs, before marriage to Henry Childs, was a member of the Bear clan. Being that Henry is Eagle clan, Marie inherited life among the Eagle clan as well as a loving, new family in her husband and even tual children Donnie, Johnnie, and Jana. Their son Donnie briefly ex plains how, according to Otoe-Missouria Legend, “the Bear clan and Eagle clan have always been two clans that have gotten along well, and marriage is common among these clans.” As the patriarch of the

Children's Book Review

Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore

Nothing More to Tell

Author: Karen McManus

Author Karen McManus broke onto the scene in 2017 with One of Us Is Lying (later adapted into a hit show), and she has fairly consistently hit that same high mark with the five books that have followed. Nothing More to Tell is her newest release, a young adult novel published in late August 2022 that, like some of the others, fo cuses on a small group of high school students as they deal with a murder on their school campus. If you’re in the frightening mood for Halloween – or perhaps missing Only Murders in the Building – then this thriller would be a great choice to pick up.

The story alternates perspectives between Brynn and Tripp, students at a private school in Massachusetts. Four years ago, everyone’s fa vorite teacher, Mr. Larkin, was found murdered behind the school, and Tripp was one of three students who found the body. Now, Brynn is

an intern for a true-crime pod cast and questioning everything anew. As the two start following leads, they realize that maybe Mr. Larkin wasn’t the fun, adored per son they thought he was. And why was it that no family or friends of his were there at the funeral? This story has everything you want in a whodunit – changed identities and stolen cash and ultraviolet powder and spur-of-the-moment fact-finding road trips.

Having the dual points of view doesn’t seem to add much to the reading experience; if anything, it makes things confusing at times. But overall, the book is a good, suspenseful page-turner. You can easily read fifty pages without even realizing it. As well, there are seeming ly many loose threads that the author could pick up and run with for a future book. As the days get shorter this fall and the season gets spookier, Nothing More to Tell will definitely have you checking over your shoulder more often!

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Nothing More to Tell today!

by Chloe

Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe

Author: David Maraniss

October is the perfect time to read David Maraniss’s new biography on Oklahoma leg end Jim Thorpe, titled Path Lit by Lightning. Not only has the busyness of the holiday season not quite started, but the cool, crisp weather just calls for a long book to get absorbed in. Plus, with the college football season underway now, it will be even more astonishing to read not only how different the sport was in Thorpe’s time (no neutral zone, first-down punts, four-point field goals) but also how utterly dominant Thorpe was at it. Add to that the recent news that his 1912 Olympic medals have been reinstated, and the case is made, this Fall’s best read.

Author Maraniss has won two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist three other times, and that excellence is evident in this book too. The re search alone must have taken years, and the material is so all-encom passing. He paints a remarkably complete picture of Thorpe over the years, covering the good times and the bad times both. It’s astonishing all the obstacles Thorpe had to overcome, from the assimilationist pol icies at Carlisle Indian School to losing his three-year-old son in the

1918 Flu Pandemic to being tagged with stereotypes his entire life. This book is undoubtedly informative, but it’s also very inspirational in how it describes that grit and perseverance that Thorpe demon strated every step of the way.

Path Lit by Lightning is indeed quite lengthy, but every page is packed with an intriguing story or detail or quote. Most people, at least in Oklahoma, have heard the name Jim Thorpe. If you don’t know much past that, this book will be stunning. If you think you’ve heard most of Thorpe’s story already, Maraniss can help separate the reality of the man from the myth. Biographies can often be dull or stiff, but Path Lit by Lightning is certainly a touchdown, a home run, a decathlon gold medal – whichever sport of Thorpe’s you choose!

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Path Lit by Lightning today!

Childs, Henry was an admirable father to his children, a solid leader for the Eagle Clan, and a respected elder among the Otoe-Missouria Tribe. Beginning in the early to mid-nineties, Henry became encamp ment chair for the tribe and would hold the position for 24 years. A new chair is chosen every 2 years, and his respected performance allowed for Henry to be chosen a total of 12 times! Donnie would fol low the flight of his father, and ascend to the same heights he once reached among the encampment hierarchy—he became encampment chair, himself. Shortly before the pandemic, Donnie went on to be se lected for a second time. Marie stated in a post, “He [Donnie] makes his father so very proud that he followed in his footsteps. Donnie has always celebrated his Birthday during Encampment in July.” The strug gles of the pandemic made hosting encampment difficult, but they found a way and the traditions continued. “We are so thankful we have good children. We are so proud of each of them, and now have Grand children that are making their own way in life….Storms make oaks take deeper roots,” Marie has stated.

After the stress of the pandemic encampment, Donnie stepped away from his role as chair to help care for his ailing hero, his father, Hen ry. “My father made eagle claw necklaces, but, no, it’s not a regular custom…[for each clan to have specific regalia relating to the animal representing their clan…although, it is customary for Otoe-Missouria to wear eagle feathers on their head,” Donnie states. Henry has been a respected elder and leader among the Otoe-Missouria tribe, and he has paved the way for the legacy to continue among his children and grandchildren, and certainly, generations to come. Donnie looks forward to re-seeking his place as encampment chair after he fulfills his duty to care for his father by being by his side during his final days. “Henry would be proud regarding our Otoe-Missouria encampment, his two daughters and granddaughter have served as our tribal prin cess in the past. He would also say that “being chairman is a “family

affair.” He would thank his wife and all of his family for standing behind him during his terms,” said Donnie.

Aside from the wonderful things the Childs’ family have done for their tribe in Red Rock, they’ve always maintained a home in Enid, and enjoy calling our town their hometown. Jana Childs Rader is a softball coach for Enid High School, and all of the Childs have supported the Enid Plainsmen and Pacers. They all appreciate the representation In digenous people receive from native imagery being used as a school or team mascot, although they agree there is a line between cultural representation versus exploitation. Donnie views the use of the term Plainsmen and Pacer for Enid High School as a very positive thing, for the most part, and believes his father feels the same way. He ex plains that he knows and understands the reasoning behind offensive mascots, but has enjoyed watching his own children grow up wearing the Plainsmen and Pacer jersey. Donnie says, “I’m very Proud to be Otoe-Missouria, and I’m very proud of our heritage and customs—I’m thankful every day to God that He has made me OTM. Enid has always been my home and my family’s home. The wonderful people of Enid have always accepted my family, and Enid has been a great place to live. Red Rock is where the tribe is, and where encampment happens every year, but Enid will always be ‘home’.”

I asked Donnie what his thoughts were about the new holiday, Indig enous Peoples’ Day, and his response was simple: “I’m an Indigenous American, so every day is Indigenous Day for me… and, I’m proud of that! I’m very proud to be Otoe-Missouria; I’m honored about sharing my heritage and customs.”

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Who are you?

Where did you come from?

What cultures of peoples were brought together to form the tribes and stories, over time, to create the ‘you’ that is here today?

Do you know?

October 11th was declared a special recognition for the tribal roots removed in the days of early American settlers growing their own. This is a day to witness the beautiful intricacies of native cultures and cus toms; and, most importantly, the resilience of the indigenous tribes— who, through forced relocation and cultural assimilation, still managed to maintain a strong semblance of their own identity. The creation sto ry, as told by legends of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, is similar to the arrival of those new English ships anchoring on the shores of an Indig enous America.

When each new clan is discovered, it is added to the creation story narrative told among elders of the tribe—almost, as if, the clans of the

Otoe-Missouria Tribe were meant to encounter along the timeline of their history. Similar to the unexpected scenarios encountered by Od ysseus in Homer’s epic, The Odyssey—the Otoe-Missouria’s progres sive legends within the creation story (and, the existence of the 7 Clans among the tribe, as a whole) are a telling of the human condition from the native perspective, specifically the experiences and beliefs of the Otoe-Missouria. They embrace the sharing of knowledge, both good and bad, with a rich history of culture-sharing and story-telling that continues today. Stories are a tradition passed along to the next gen eration—generation after generation. The Otoe-Missouria, and Native American Tribes alike, have remained loyal to their connections of the past. The Indigenous Tribes of the United States revere connecting the minds of their offspring, to the hearts of the kin running wild and free within the borders of their own veins. Ancestral tales lived long before are shared as a means of catharsis; and, often, a spiritual (and physical) warning to continue passing this knowledge.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

The indigenous tribes across America approached the pale-skinned tribes aboard those ships with a blissful naivety. They soon found that the clouds they welcomed so earnestly were not clouds at all; and, they were certainly not from the Gods their people knew for so long. Many Native cultures worshipped a God that lived in the sky, in the ground, in the trees, among the flowers, and flowing along the rivers, cutting valleys through basins of rolling hills and mountain ridges. Even a gift that seemingly comes from the heavens can harbor a devastating hell.

The indigenous “us” lies within all of us, to some degree; but, the indigenous ‘U-S’ belongs to the native people of the United States. As

the roots of American history grew among the lands of the new world, tribes native to America's pre-English-colonialization era continued to experience hard-fought battles to retain the heritage and cultural roots of their own. This land, once borderless geography within shores of the “undiscovered” Americas, has more legacy among families like the Childs, and tribes such as the Otoe-Missouria. Indigenous Peo ple’s Day is in honor of the much-needed awareness for the sacrifices of life and society among native tribes along the timeline of settling this land, creating our home as it would become today.

“Some time passed before the Bear and Beaver Clans met other peoples, and the two were content to think no others existed. Then it happened.” According to the OTM Creation Story, “The Bear and the Beaver Clans came upon the Elks…then the sky people came through the sky opening and swooped down to earth, where they found evi dence of three other clans: Eagle, Pigeon, Owl.” Then the Buffalo clan was the seventh clan to join the tribe. OMTribe.org states, “Today, there are seven surviving clans in the tribe. These are the Bear, Bea ver, Elk, Eagle, Buffalo, Pigeon and Owl.” That is how the 7 Clans came to find one another, to eventually curate the Otoe-Missouria Tribes.”

Native American Museums in Oklahoma:

First Americans Museum – Oklahoma City

Oklahoma History Center – Oklahoma City

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum – Oklahoma City Sam Noble Museum – The University of Oklahoma, Norman

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art – Norman

Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center – Spiro

Five Civilized Tribes Museum – Muskogee

Ataloa Lodge Museum – Muskogee

Indian City USA – Anadarko

Southern Plains Indian Museum – Anadarko

National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians – Anadarko Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve – Bartlesville

Cherokee National History Museum – Tahlequah Cherokee Heritage Center – Tahlequah

Gilcrease Museum – Tulsa Jim Thorpe House – Yale Seminole Nation Museum – Wewoka Choctaw Nation Museum – Tuskahoma Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum – Akins

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center – Shawnee Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center – Lawton Washita Battlefield National Historic Site – Cheyenne

Museum of the Red River – Idabel

Saline Courthouse Museum – Rose Museum of the Western Prairie – Altus Creek National Capitol – Okmulgee Chickasaw Cultural Center – Sulphur Fort Washita Historic Site – Durant Chocktaw Cultural Center – Durant

Semple Family Museum of Native American Art – Durant Kiowa Tribal Museum – Carnegie

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October Events

OCTOBER 1

8:30 am

Race: Paint Enid Pink 5K Crosslin Park (1520 W. Oxford) www.paintenidpink.com

9 am

Enid Antique Power Gas Engine & Tractor Show

Garfield County Fairgrounds (111 W. Purdue)

9 am - 5 pm

Harvest Market

Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy 81)

10 am (Parade), 1:30 pm (March ing Contest)

Tri-State Music Festival Parade

Downtown Enid Square (Pa rade), Selby Stadium (Marching Contest)

11 am – 3 pm

Family Farm Day

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th)

Family Farm Day gives families the opportunity to experience different hands-on activities. Come shell and grind corn, church butter, decorate pump kins, and MUCH MORE!

7 pm

Live Music: Stacey Sanders

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

8 pm

Wig Night! Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)

OCTOBER 2

1 pm

Golf Tournament: Andy Deterding Memorial

Turkey Creek Golf Club (12424 OK-51, Hennessey)

Benefits St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Register by calling (580) 234-6646

OCTOBER 6-31

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Nightmare Warehouse

424 W. Walnut $15 Entry, Open Thu-Sat

OCTOBER 6

7 pm

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

OCTOBER 7-8

7:30 pm

Tombstone Tales Enid Cemetery (212 W. Willow)

Re-enactment characters portray historic personalities who once lived in the Enid area and, as you ride through the cemetery, they approach your wagon to tell their unique, true stories. Call (580) 233-3643 for tickets ($15)

OCTOBER 7

6 pm – 9pm

First Friday: Oktoberfest!

Downtown Enid

7 pm

Football: Enid High v. Bixby D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)

7 pm

Live Music: Chloe Beth Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 pm

Live Theater: Broadway Backwards Gaslight Theatre – Turpin Theatre (221 N. Independence)

OCTOBER 8

9 am

Car Show: Cars and Coffee Blaze’s BBQ Parking Lot (1002 W. Willow)

10 am – 12 pm

Motor Mania!

Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)

12 pm – 6 pm

Enid Pride!

Courthouse Lawn Entertainers, Vendors, Merchan dise and More!

4 pm – 8 pm

Sunset Second Saturday

Sunset Plaza Shopping Center (610 S. Cleveland)

Makers' Market, sales and festiv ities at the Sunset Plaza shops, food trucks and axe throwing.

7 pm

Live Music: Alltown Trio Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 pm

Auto Racing Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)

8 pm

Live Music: Robert Allen Moose Lodge 1740 (302 E. Purdue)

8 pm

Live Music: Born in November Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)

OCTOBER 9

6 pm

Live Music: Nikki Jackson

The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

OCTOBER 13-15

Leonardo’s Fall Festival

Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)

Special Fall Arts and Crafts, pumpkin carving, decorating, costume parades and more!

OCTOBER 13

7 pm

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7 pm

Football: Enid High v. Westmoore

D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa) Pink Out Night

OCTOBER 14-16

7:30 pm (Fri/Sat), 2:00 pm (Sun)

Live Theater: Misery Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)

OCTOBER 14 6:30 pm

Farm to Table Dinner hosted by Garfield County Master Gardeners

Buffalo Point Event Center (525 W. King, Waukomis)

9 pm

Live Music: BC & The Big Rig

The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

9 pm

Comedy Show

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) Tickets available at www.enid brewing.com

OCTOBER 15-16

8 am

Sooner State Kennel Club Dog Show

Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

OCTOBER 15

9 am – 3 pm

Enid Writers Club Writing Workshop

St. Matthews Episcopal Church (518 W. Randolph)

Free to the public, but MUST PREREGISTER by emailing peg gy.chambers@hotmail.com

Guest Authors: Rilla Askew, John Biggs and Stephen Jones

10 am – 2 pm

Pop Ups on Park St. Downtown Enid (E. Park)

10 am – 5 pm

Shopping: The Market Neighborhood Craft Show

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

11 am – 3 pm

History Alive!

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th)

The historic buildings in the Vil lage come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops,

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working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or file their own land claim in the Land Office.

2 pm – 4 pm

Murder Mystery Tea in the Garden

The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.)

Tickets ($30): https://tinyurl.com/2tv2dfth

7 pm

Live Music: Kassie Junghanns Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 pm

Auto Racing: Winter Nationals Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)

7:30 pm

Live Music: Night Ranger Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)

OCTOBER 20

5:30 pm

Enid Young Professionals Network @ Nite Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)

6 pm – 7 pm

Speaker: Get the Facts on Senior Scammers

Brookdale Senior Living (4613 W. Willow)

Free with RSVP by Oct. 17th to Rhonda @ (405) 229-4334

7 pm

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

OCTOBER 21-22

9 am-5 pm

Hospice Circle of Love Book Sale Hospice Circle of Love (314 S. 3rd)

OCTOBER 21

7 pm

Fundraiser: Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center Gala

Independence Tower Ballroom (302 N. Independence) Tickets available at csrhc.org

7 pm

Live Music: Kansas Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)

9 pm

Live Music: Patrick Winserr & the Foolish Pride The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

OCTOBER 22-23

9 am – 5 pm (Sat), 10 am – 4 pm (Sun)

Oklahoma Gun Show Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

OCTOBER 22

10 am – 4 pm

Grown Up Book Fair

Old Soul Used & Antique Books (232 W. Randolph)

7 pm

Live Music: Austin Duplantis Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 pm

Symphony: Jonathan Nichol Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway)

8 pm

Oktoberfest Party!

Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)

Beer specials all night long!

OCTOBER 26

8 pm

Skare-aoke Costume Party (Free Ad mission)

Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)

OCTOBER 27-28

6 pm – 9 pm

Haunted Gym Champion Park (700 N. 10th)

OCTOBER 27

7 pm

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

OCTOBER 28

11 am – 1 pm

Fundraiser: United Way Chili Cookoff Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

7 pm

Football: Enid High v. Southmoore

D. Bruce Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)

9 pm

Live Music: The Damn Quails

The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

Halloween Party-Best Costume wins Gift Card

OCTOBER 29

8 am – 5 pm

Enid Blue Star Mothers Craft Show Hoover Building (300 E. Oxford)

6 pm

Fundraiser: Dia de los Muertos Dinner (21+)

St. Francis Leven Center (110 N. Madison)

Homemade, authentic Mexican cuisine, award for best dressed. Money raised for Totus Tuus summer program. Tickets $30 at https://tinyurl.com/2ay6cckk

6 pm

Party: Costumes and Cocktails

Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)

Costume contest, wicked hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, live music and dancing! $20 ticket, or $200 for a reserved table

7 pm

Live Music: Buffalo Jones and the Heard

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

8 pm

Halloween Party!

Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)

Costume Party with Cash Prizes for Best Costume!

OCTOBER 30

2 pm – 5 pm

Halloween Skate: Costume Contest and Prizes! Skatetown (905 Overland Trail)

7 pm

Live Music: Petra Stride Bank Center (301 S. Grand)

OCTOBER 31

8 pm

Fright Night Rave!

Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple) Free Glow

FOCUS ON Wellness News from The Importance of Breast Self-Exams

Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. Rebecca Lewis, DO, a family medicine physician and obstetrician at St. Mary’s Physician Associates, discusses why and how women should perform breast self-exams.

Q. When should women begin breast self-exams?

A. Women should begin breast self-exams by the age of 20 and they should perform the exams monthly. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) to learn when self-exams are right for you.

Q. Is there a specific time of the month that women should perform monthly self-exams?

A. If you are still menstruating, it’s best to perform the exam about three to five days after your period begins, when breasts are less tender. Try to do your exams at the same time each month.

Q. Please describe how to perform a breast self-exam.

A. First, lie on your back with one hand behind your head. With your fingers, gently press down on the breast. You can use circular or upand-down motions. Repeat this process on your other breast.

Next, while sitting or standing, gently squeeze the nipples to look for any discharge.

Then stand up in front of a mirror with your arms at your sides. You want to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel. Observe the shape and outline of your breasts and look to see if the nipples turn inward. Look for any changes in the texture of the skin. Examples in clude dimpling, indentations and puckering.

Lastly, repeat the mirror portion of the exam while standing with your arms above your head.

Q. Are breast self-exams a replacement for mammograms?

A. No. Beginning at age 40, or younger if you have a family history of breast cancer, women should get an annual screening mammogram. When combined, breast self-exams and annual mammograms may increase your odds of early detection of breast cancer.

Q. What should I do if I discover a lump?

A. If you find a lump or another abnormality, don’t panic. Many lumps are benign growths that are not cancerous. However, it is important to report any changes in your breast to your PCP or gynecologist. You will need an appointment to evaluate your breast health.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lewis, call 580-233-5553 or book online at stmarysphysicianassociates.com

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OBA Commitment

Oklahoma Bible Academy remains dedicat ed in their commitment to promoting unity within their school body. To do so, this year OBA kicked off the school year with two sep arate retreats for both the high school and middle school students and teachers. All high school students, along with several teachers, travelled to Camp WOW in Stuart, OK for a two-night, three-day getaway. They enjoyed low and high ropes courses, waterfront games, late night parties, teacher-led bible study and worship sessions, individual personal worship times, and class and gender specific small group discussions. Each class also met to dis cuss possible community service efforts for the upcoming school year and made plans to pursue such efforts. Bible sessions focused around how to build one other up this year spiritually, physically, and academically. It was a grand time of fellowship and fun!

ing on bible study sessions and looking at how to promote unity within each class individually and the school as a whole. Freshman Sophie Petka remarked of the trip, “I really enjoyed the [discussion] groups. It was really nice to bond with the class and getting to know people bet ter.” The trip was also unique in that all classes, freshmen through seniors, were in attendance. Emmaleigh Pendleton, freshman, enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with students outside of her class, “I enjoyed being more connected not only to kids in my grade, but the whole high

High school Spanish teacher Amanda Autry recalled, “It’s always good to have fun expe riences with students outside the classroom.

I got to observe their talents and how they relate in real life moments.” Students also re marked on the teacher-student bond, Fresh man Reagan Miller said, “I loved getting to hang out with my teachers because I got to have a deeper connection and friendship with them.”

Interpersonal communication and relation ship building were key aspects of the trip for students. Discussion groups focused on reflect

Small Ball, Big

3rd Year Enid High Softball Coach Chris Jensen has some big dreams for his relatively youthful softball team. “Listen, no disrespect from where we were when I started, but we were not near where I expected. We had a practice plan for our first practice, and within minutes, we told the girls to take a break, and had to reconsider some of our plans for that preseason. The good news is that the girls have bought in, and we went from 12 wins total in the three seasons prior to 2020, to 9 wins our first season, 12 wins last year and as of today we are 9 and 11, and have a goal of 20 wins this season, which I really believe is realistic,” Coach Jensen said.

The 2022 Pacers are mainly led by 3 Seniors, 3 Juniors, 3 Sophomores and a bevy of other contributors from all class es, including freshmen. The main pitch ers, Mady Withey, Katelyn Bezdicek, and Camryn Patterson all have different strengths, and all are capable of being the ace, as needed. “We don’t have a problem throwing any of those three,” says Jensen, “They are all righties, so it really depends on matchups and who we are playing. They all have different “out” pitches and have all had some success.”

The Pacers are a little light on power, having only one home run so far this year

(Camryn Patterson), but are very good at small ball, bunting, running and stealing bases. Jensen says they like to put pressure on the other team’s pitchers and fielders and make them make a play. “We aren’t going to hit many long balls, but we will put some girls on base, which gives us the opportunity to score some runs,” he said. In addition to Bezdicek and Patterson, he notes that Catcher Chloee Robinson, cur rently leading the team in batting average, is one of their best hitters.

While every team wants to win a state championship, the more realistic shortterm goal is to host regionals and make the state tournament, which is well with in reach, if not this year, then soon. “Our future is bright,” says Jensen, “I like our Freshmen, and we have a great group of 8th grade girls coming up. The district has invested in us and our facilities with new turf, and an upcoming indoor facility with new locker rooms, batting cages, and coach’s offices that should be ready by March, in time for the slow pitch season. Slow pitch is great for us, especially help ing improve our defense.”

These Pacer players may not hit the long ball very often, but they have big hearts, and would love to have your support.

BYMOLLY NICHOLAS

RE al Life

Linger Longer in Any Season with These 6 Easy Porch Transformation Ideas...

2. Create Zones on a Large Porch

The front porch is an extension of your home and your design style. Since it's typically the first area guests see, it's natural to want to create a welcoming space to display. But if you think you have to sacrifice comfort for style, think again. With so many options, it's easy to design an outdoor space that's both pretty and comfortable.

1. Maximize Space on a Small Porch

Less space doesn't have to equal less style. It's all about optimiz ing the area you have by choosing furniture that's proportionate to the scale of your front porch. Avoid chunky furniture that makes your space look cluttered. Instead, look for compact porch furniture, like a quaint bistro set or tall slender rocking chairs.

Make the most of a large porch by separating it into multiple zones. Turn one corner into a cozy reading nook with a cushioned bench or a pair of cozy rockers. Add a side table or small ottoman to hold decor, potted plants, or a pitcher In another corner, place a small table and chairs for easy outdoor entertaining.

3. Relax with a Cozy Corner

Put your feet up after a long day in a cozy front porch seating area. A porch swing is the ultimate comfort piece, and you can enjoy it yearround by adding seasonal blankets when cooler temperatures hit. Soft textiles are the secret to cozy comfort. An outdoor rug is another easy way to add a layer of texture, color, and pattern and anchor the space.

4. Add Colors

A splash of paint is a great way to freshen up an existing front porch without making a dent in your bank account. Choose colors that com plement your house exterior or contrast the color of the door and trim. Take inspiration from your landscaping by bringing in shades of the seasons. If your taste is more along the lines of a neutral palette, add color with accessories, like patterned cushions or vibrant planters.

5. Keep It Simple

Sometimes less is more. A bench is a pretty and practical piece of outdoor furniture. It provides the perfect place to perch while you enjoy your morning coffee, and it's the ideal place to kick off your shoes after a long walk, preventing muddy trails through the house. Add a cozy throw pillow and some simple greenery for an inviting, homey look

6. Embrace Seasonal Style

Your front porch likely gets a lot of use throughout the year. Transport yourself to cozy home feelings every time you step out your front door. Set the scene for cooler days ahead by adding pillows with patterned textures and throw blankets. In the spring, an abundance of potted and hanging seasonal foliage will create a space you want to spend time in. Changing out seasonal accessories will make sure it is enjoyed yearround and not just a one-season attraction.

It is easy to maximize every bit of your front porch by styling a hang out that elevates your home's curb appeal, provides endless enjoy ment, and leaves a lasting impression. By implementing just a few of these porch ideas, you can create a welcoming outdoor space that's as beautiful as it is functional in every season.

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BYELIZABET H CUMMINS

Staying up to date with trends and new releases in the social media and search engine marketing realm is a top priority at Wordy Girl Creative.

New features are often celebrated, but some times they’re a cause for pause, like the MetaVerse or Instagram’s “Shake Violently to Report a Tech nical Issue” feature. Per my usual quote on this: “[They] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should,” as Jeff Goldblum said in Jurassic Park.

Here’s my deep dive into the ever-evolving so cial media landscape:

LinkedIn Announces Native Scheduling Option

LinkedIn’s developers announced a scheduling tool is in the works. This is reason to celebrate in the social media marketing world! According to the announcement, made via Twitter by App De veloper Nima Owji, a small clock will appear in the bottom right of the LinkedIn post creator, allowing users to schedule when their post will go live.

LinkedIn announced to Social Media Today, “We’re working to bring native post scheduling to members and pages soon. Stay tuned for updates on future rollout plans.”

Not a lot of information yet, but certainly a game-changing concept.

Meta Provides Algorithm Insight

Reels are all the rage these days! Data shows reels take up 20 percent of users’ time on the in ternet. With that in mind, it is clear that Meta wants more reels posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Just posting a reel isn’t a promise for traction, as I’m sure you’ve noticed if you’ve stepped into this newer craze. If you’ve entered into the video and reel world, Meta has announced some helpful tips to get more views.

Here is how the platform breaks down reels and videos:

Social Media Today — News & Trends

“With Reels and Stories, people connect with others through engaging short bursts of entertain ment. With Video on Demand and Live, people discover videos they care about and connect with their friends and fellow fans around that content.”

For maximum distribution, Meta gave the fol lowing tips:

1. Originality. Straight from the horse's mouth, we hear that the more original and unique, the more the algorithm will share your video content.

2. Videos that capture attention will be shown more. This means once people start watch ing it all the way through, the algorithm will show it to more people to watch all the way through. Think quality footage and clear, gripping narration.

TechCrunch! It’s important to note that videos and reels, while essentially the same medium, are dif ferent tools.

A reel is a short, engaging snippet intended to fall in line with a string of reels for entertainment purposes. A video is significantly longer - up to seven or 10 minutes on social media, with the goal of connecting you with meaningful content. There is value in videos of length! Per the article men tioned above, these are still integral in gaining traf fic online.

I’ve heard a lot recently, “Well, isn’t that way too long? I thought everyone did little 15 second clips now.” They do, but those are reels! There is a time and place for a well made video.

If you’d like to discuss this difference further, email me at elizabeth@wordygirl.com for a free consultation.

Instagram Users Don’t Want to Shop in the App  A recent report shared that the current Insta gram ‘Shop’ tab will soon be erased from the plat form. The company has reported a goal of moving to a ‘simpler and less personalized version of its retail product display. This is a big change in the e-commerce world, as in-stream commerce has appeared to be an area of growth for Meta.

Brand loyalty is also important, as the platform says, “When people regularly come back to view an account’s videos, we take it as a strong, posi tive signal for distribution. This is especially true when we see that people actively search for your content or seek it out on video-first destinations like Facebook Watch, or directly on your account.”

Don’t take it lightly that Meta is opening up about algorithm tips. We’ve been trying to crack the code for years, and the platform is finally assisting businesses in reach! Check out bit.ly/metareelstips for the full in structions on gaining video and reel traction.

Reels vs. Videos - A Topic Worth Mentioning  Meta reported that videos take up 50 percent of users’ time on Facebook, in a 2022 report by

The report shows that the platform has goals to focus on reels and videos over in-app shopping. Reels and videos, the topic of the week! Visit so cialmediatoday.com for all the scoop on this an nouncement.

Keeping up with new features is a great way to ensure you’re always tweaking your social media marketing strategy to get the right eyes on your content.

What new social media developments are you most excited about? We’d love to hear from you on Facebook or the blog.

Until next time. Cheers,  Elizabeth / Wordy Girl

THE LAW OF THE Land Just Croakin'

BYDALE N MCVAY

Y’all know a frog’s favorite restaurant? IHOP, of course!

Talk of restaurants got me thinking about a delicacy I enjoy. . .fried frog legs. Before you start “hopping” on out of here, hear me out. They taste like chicken. I know, everyone says everything tastes like chick en but these are legit.

I recently took an excursion with my game warden buddy from Grant County to find us some dinner. Sporting a Savage .22 with a suppres sor, the little kermits had no chance. Creeping around in the mud and the Lillie pads, we’d see some bulging eyes barely above the water. It didn’t take long to get my limit of 15 frogs.

There are different methods of frog hunting, depending on your lo cal game regulations. Most frog hunting is done at night, by shining a bright light into the water or shoreline to locate the frogs. While the light somewhat seems to daze the frog, many hunters grab them by hand. Others use a “gig” which is a multi-pronged spear on the end of a long pole giving one greater access to the frog. While I’ve done both hand-frog hunting and gigging, this time the rifle proved effective even during the day.

Once you’ve acquired your frogs, it’s time for the cleanin’. Cut the legs off right above the hip and slice down each thigh with a sharp knife. Grab the hanging skin with pliers then pull it free. Some don’t but I sip off the feet as well. Leaving the feet off can end in a good show once they hit the frying pan, as they tend to kick and jump in the grease. Below is the best way I’ve found to cook ‘em. Frogs may be taken year round, but no more than 15 per day. As al ways, be sure to check your local regulations and keep Oklahoma beautiful.

EASY FRIED FROG LEGS

• 1/3 cup milk

• 1 egg

• salt and pepper

• Cajun seasoning

• garlic powder

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• vegetable oil for deep frying

Wash the legs thoroughly, and soak overnight in saltwater. Drain and pat dry. Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or skillet to 375 degrees. In one bowl, whisk milk and egg together. In another, blend flour and seasonings. Dredge legs into the milk-and-egg mix ture, then into the flour, twice. Deep fry until the meat begins pulling away from the bone, usually around 2 minutes.

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THE Garden PATCH

The Story of Jack

cultures. The idea really took hold during the Celtic festival of Samhain, originally celebrated on November 1st. On Samhain eve, also known as All Hallows Eve when the spirits of the dead mingle with the living, these carved vegetable heads were used to ward off restless souls. Because metal lanterns were expensive, people would hollow out root vegeta bles such as beets, potatoes, and turnips, plentiful at the end of harvest, and put a burning coal inside. Carving the faces allowed the light to shine through the holes without extinguishing the ember.

The original Jack O’Lantern comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him but didn’t want to pay for his drink. He convinced the Devil to turn him self into a coin that Jack could use to pay for their drinks. But once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, preventing the Devil from changing back to his original form. Jack made a deal with the Devil, only to trick him several more times while extracting a promise that the Devil would never take his soul. Soon after, Jack died. However, God would not allow such an unsavory character into heaven. The Devil would not allow Jack into hell. Instead, he sent Jack off into the dark night to eternally wander the earth with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip. The Irish began to call this ghostly man as “Jack of the Lantern” or simply “Jack O’Lantern.” The Celts would carve out veg etable head lanterns to scare away Jack should he come wandering by on Samhain Eve.

October! Autumn and our thoughts turn to falling leaves and wood smoke, football games and tailgate parties, corn mazes and...PUMPKINS! Most anywhere you go you will find something to do with pumpkins. The coffee shop has pumpkin spice lattes. The bank teller has little plas tic pumpkins at their window. The grocery store is selling pumpkin rolls. Bath and Bodyworks and the Hallmark store have pumpkin candles on display. Even the dollar stores, the pharmacies, and Hobby Lobby have their Fall and Halloween decorations for sale–including pumpkins and Jack O’Lanterns.

Why do we scrape out a perfectly good pumpkin, cut a face in it, and stick a candle inside… and who was Jack? The tradition of using a round vegetable to mimic a human face goes back thousands of years in Celtic

The idea of Jack O’Lanterns immigrated to America with the Irish and Scots around 1840. The use of a pumpkin for the lantern is uniquely an American inspiration born from Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” The headless horseman threw a flaming pumpkin at Ich abod Crane who was then never seen again. Pumpkins are indigenous to the Americas, even though gourds can be found worldwide. The best type of this winter squash to use for carving is a classic medium-sized, round orange pumpkin with a thin rind. Some notable varieties of carv ing pumpkins are Autumn Gold, Harvest Moon, Captain Jack, Howden, and, of course, Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins. Their thin flesh and rind make them easy to carve but are not particularly tasty for baking or cooking. However, their seeds, when toasted, make a delicious snack.

So this October, when you carve your pumpkin and enjoy your seeds, remember Stingy Jack who was doomed to wander the earth, and poor Ichabod Crane who was never seen again. On the night when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest make sure your candle glows brightly.

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Misery Wants Your Company

Gaslight Theatre is taking advantage of the spooky season by pre senting Stephen King's psychological thriller, Misery, adapted for film and stage by William Goldman, directed by Tammy Wilson, and star ring April Morrow-Pearson, Jason Ogg, and Jonathan Wilson.

Author Paul Sheldon wakes up days after an awful car accident in the home of Annie Wilkes, who proclaims herself Sheldon's "Number one fan." Sheldon can't go anywhere as the snowstorm that caused the wreck has all the phone lines down and roads closed, but luckily, Annie is a nurse and assures him he's in good hands.

It becomes apparent there is a fine line between admiration and obsession and Sheldon begins to wonder if his rescue was fortuitous or frightening.

"We all thought we were fairly familiar with this story," said Wilson, "but the deeper we get into the rehearsal process, the more we're all realizing how complex this story really is. Paul is at the mercy of some one that claims to adore him, but as it all unravels, we discover how manipulated the whole situation really is. We have had to really exam ine the lengths someone will go to in order to get their way as well as to stay alive, both physically and mentally. There are mind games on both sides and it's been fascinating to work through these characters. We are being very deliberate with every single thing about this show and we can't wait to have an audience."

Misery runs October 14, 15, 16 and 21 and 22 and tickets can be purchased through the Gaslight Theatre box office or www. gaslighttheatre.org .

"This show WILL BE uncomfortable. We aren't pulling any punches," Wilson said.  "We get absolutely giddy every time we make a new de cision and feel a little like Willy Wonka when he says, 'the suspense is terrible, I hope it will last.' "

REAL ESTATEREAL ROCKSTARS ROCKSTARS

Sondra Hernandez, Broker/Owner

Cobblestone Realty Partners

402-G S. Oakwood

Enid, OK 73703

(580) 297-9901 (O) / (580) 402-0424 (C)

Email: sjhernandez08@gmail.com www.cobblestonerealtypartners.com

Torrie Vann, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty III

101 N. Van Buren Enid, OK 73703

(580) 233-8833 (O) / (580) 747-6079 (C)

Email: tvann@cbrenid.com www.sellingenid.com

Liz Price, Realtor

Century 21 Homes Plus

715 W Maine

Enid, OK 73701

(580) 233-3500 (O) / (580) 541-4938 (C)

Email: rlty3@aol.com www.enidokrealtorLiz.com

Starr Prince, Broker Associate

McGraw Realtors

1220 W. Willow, Ste. A

Enid, OK 73703

(580) 297-5250 (O) / (580) 541-8008 (C)

Email: ishinerealestate@gmail.com www.ishinerealestate.com

Tara Dalton, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty III

101 N. Van Buren St. Enid, OK 73703

(580) 233-8833 (O) / (580) 484-1427 (C)

Email: tdalton@cbrenid.com www.enidsbest.com

Tanner Fore, Realtor

Cobblestone Realty Partners

402G S. Oakwood Rd

(580) 297-9901 (O)/ (580) 478-5446 (C)

Email: tannerfore@gmail.com www.cobblestonerealtypartners.com

BYSOP

H I A FAULK

Hello readers and welcome back to TEEN SCENE!!! I’m happy to finally say fellow teens and I have gotten through a whole month of school! Speaking of school, October 16th is National Bosses Day so I thought we’d talk about what I would change if I was BOSS of Enid High (sorry Principal Lidell!) Let's go!

The first thing I would change at Enid High is the time of day it starts. I do appreciate that it starts 35 minutes later than Elemen tary and Middle school but I would rather it start at 9 and end at 4. Usually, most stu dents also do extracurricular activities like sports, band, choir and many more so you might be thinking wouldn't practice last till 6 and the answer is yes. Yes, it would BUT we wouldn't be as tired because school is starting at 9. Now I don't know if it's the state or the city that decides what time our school starts but I know if I was the boss I would fight till I got my way.

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Boss for a Day

The second thing I would change is LOCK ERS! Whenever I was younger I was SOOO excited to get to High School so I could have my own locker. I was really looking forward to decorating it all pretty and fun, but when I got there they were all gone. I always see them in high school movies so it's like why can't we have them, you know? AND for me personally, my bag is REALLY heavy so if I was able to get the things I needed for my class and leave everything else in a locker then it would be a whole lot easier on me and my back.

The last thing I would change is how strict everyone is on phones. I understand that they can be distracting but if you get your work done they should be an award. A lot of kids, me included, would have more motivation to do my work if we were allowed on our phones when

we're done with it. I will have to admit I have snuck my phone before and got on it when I'm not supposed to (don’t be mad, Coach Hol land), but what do you expect? I was SOOO bored and already had all my work done. I also believe that the more strict someone is on something the more likely kids are going to try and sneak something, so basically, if teachers are more strict on phones then students are more likely to get on them when they aren't supposed to.

Thank you for reading this month's article. I hope you enjoyed the topic!! I would love to hear what you would change about your school if you were the boss. So email me @ tweensceneenid@gmail.com If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for upcoming articles let me know there as well!! See you all next month. Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Happy Cooking

BYMONIC A RORICK

We have had a problem come up in our home where the hubby has developed an allergic reaction to mammalian meats (ie: beef, pork) called Alpha Gal Syndrome or AGS. So, as you can imagine, this has thrown the Rorick household into a tizzy!! We are beef eaters! We LOVE a good steak with a potato and salad as much as the next Enidite. Needless to say, this has been an adjustment for us, and an adjustment to most of my recipes. However, we persevered, and have moved these items out of our diet. All of this is to say, I have had to adjust my traditional lasagna recipe to exclude the meat. But in doing so, I was wanting to make sure that the protein and the flavor was still there...thus the 5 Cheese Lasagna was born.

5 Cheese Lasagna October Recipe

5 Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients

• 9 Ready to bake lasagna noodles

Now, this is not your typical cheese lasagna, as you can tell by the ingredients, but it is flavorful, and the Hubs ate it up!! The 5 cheeses, though not featured in traditional form, are mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, ricotta, and cottage cheese. Now. I know there is a debate on whether or not cottage cheese should be added to lasagna, but I was also going for a certain texture to replace the texture of the meat. I used large curd cottage cheese to achieve this. But, if you are adamantly opposed to cottage cheese, you can substitute additional ricotta for it. Also, you will notice that parmesan is not listed in my ingredients, but it is the major cheese ingredient in the Alfredo sauce. (By the way, you may make your own homemade marinara and alfredo... or use whatever brand you choose. That is completely up to you, but I do find that a chunkier marinara stands up better in this dish since you will have the extra liquid of the alfredo). So I hope you will try this nontraditional cheese lasagna and let me know what you think!! Happy Cooking!!!!

• 1 jar marinara sauce

• 1 jar Alfredo sauce

• 1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

• 1 15oz ricotta cheese

• 1 15oz large curd cottage cheese, drained

Directions

• 1 8oz pkg Italian blend shredded cheese

• 2 eggs

• 1 Tbls Italian seasoning

• 1 Tbls dried basil

• 1 Tbls parsley

Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, lightly whisk eggs. Add drained cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 1 cup Italian cheese blend, Italian seasoning and basil. Mix well.

Place 1/4 of marinara evenly across the bottom of baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles side by side on top of sauce. Evenly spread another 1/4 of Marina sauce atop noodles. Then even ly spread 1/2 alfredo sauce over sauce. Next, evenly spread 1/2 cheese mixture over alfredo. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Italian blend cheese over top. Then, repeat the layers a second time. After the second layer is complete, top with the remaining 3 lasagna noodles. Top with remaining marinara, then Italian blend cheese.

Cover the entire dish with foil and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until noodles are al dente. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting to allow lasagna to set.