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JON FORD After graduation, he enlisted in the Army law trial training program for the Family Law and served in the JAG Corp during Vietnam, section called the Frail Advocacy Institute where he was deployed for a time. to teach lawyers how to try family law cases. This weeklong, intensive program has After his time in the military, Jon returned trained many lawyers statewide to be better to NW Oklahoma and set up shop in Enid advocates for their clients. Jon also took a specializing in Family Law, to which he has year off to help develop the Oklahoma Famdedicated his life and career. Jon has been ily Law Practice Manual, which is a comprevery active in the Oklahoma Bar Associa- hensive guide for lawyers that has hundreds tion’s Family Law Division, holding several of forms and procedures for lawyers to use offices and ultimately President for a term. in practice. Many family law lawyers find it Jon was instrumental in developing a family irreplaceable and use it in their practice daily.

During his professional career, Jon was appointed the first President of the State Ethics Commission, served as the Secretary of Agriculture under David Boren, and served on the OSU Board of Regents.

Jon Ford was born to a Helena farming family in 1943. He graduated from Helena High School in 1960, but before attending college, he traveled the United States as the elected national president of Future Farmers of America (FFA). After his year serving FFA, he attended Oklahoma State University where he intended to become a veterinarian, until he ran into organic chemistry. After reevaluating his future, he changed his major to prelaw and eventually received his law degree from Oklahoma University.

Although he recently turned 80 years old, he still goes to the office every day and is a tireless advocate for his clients and mentor to other lawyers. He has been married to his lovely wife, Diane for 15 years, and he enjoys reading, helping Diane garden, and humoring her on myriad adventures and travels. Jon has one son, Justin, who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

If you have ever met Jon, he would consider you a friend, and for a life well lived (and living), Jon is a true “Local Legend.”

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LETTER from the COEDITOR Now that it’s November, the holidays are right around the corner!

Whether you’re enjoying some BL much-needed R&R from work, A K E R EESE spending time with family, traveling, or stress preparing for the holidays, it’s important to remember to be thankful for all that we have. So, be sure to let those around you know how much you appreciate them and all that they do. Also, keep in mind that for some, the holidays aren’t the most joyous times. Be mindful of that when you’re in public because a little bit of kindness can go a long way, especially this time of the year. Speaking of being thankful, this month’s cover story talks about some of the local artists here in Enid who bring creativity and beauty to our community. We are very thankful for them and all of their beautiful contributions to our city. Next time you’re out and about, try to drive by some of their phenomenal creations and pieces as they can be found all over town. And, from us here at Enid Monthly, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Interview and translation by Ignacio Alvarado Many murals cover northwest Oklahoma ranging from realism to abstract; in Enid alone, we have over 40 murals to boast.

Three local muralists have had a special impact on the art scene in Enid.

Ty and Kelly Tompkins of Hive Appeal and Tox Murillo have painted more large-scale murals in Enid than anyone else, with over 30 public murals completed between the three of them.

Kelly has been involved in many public art ventures here in Enid, said Rob Houston, Director of Visit Enid. She has been instrumental in documenting local works of art.

The Tompkins and Murillo have done murals around the area and state as well.

Hive Appeal’s style is bold, graphic, bright, colorful, with clean lines, stylized or somewhat abstract. Their vibrant murals off of busy streets around town are filled with organic and geometric shapes.

Tox’s style is versatile. He does caricatures, realism, urban style, and landscapes, but he said he doesn’t have a specific style. You can easily spot one of Tox’s murals around town - detailed, bursting with color, crisp and fresh.

Tox Murillo

Spray Can and iPad in hand, topped with a hat, Tox Murillo can be found creating realistic murals of people, characters, animals, war scenes, and landscapes.

Tox calls Enid home today, but his roots lie in L.A., where he was born, and in Guadalajara, Mex., where he was raised and educated in art.

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However, art isn’t what brought Tox to Oklahoma. He didn’t have plans to make a living from painting. For Tox, art is very personal. His roots are in graffiti. When you do graffiti, it’s more personal and expressive of the person doing it, he said.

“Once I was here, I started doing personalized paintings on motorcycles and cars for car shows,” Tox said. “It was there that the idea of trying graffiti again came to me, but in a more public way, so that I could make a living from it and give myself to the community.”

Tox’s second mural in Enid, the 80s Pop Culture mural, in the alley of Harmon’s Electric is what opened the doors for him to keep painting in Enid, he said.

Looking at one of Tox’s murals, it is shocking to find out that Tox’s primary medium is spray paint. The paintings are extremely detailed, with beautiful gradients and shading that boast a grandeur of talent.

On a mural surface, in preparation, Tox creates a cryptic grid pattern, then usually free handing the rest, while glancing at his rendering.

Tox believes that public art creates a friendlier atmosphere, attracting family, friends, and customers. When you add color to a blank wall, it breathes life into a place, he said.

“Art brings a significant contribution to any place or community, for both tourism and for enjoyment,” he said.

“The materials I use are varied, depending on the size of the mural or any details it may have,” said Tox. “If there are large details, I use a Many of Tox’s works have been done recently and haven’t all been paint gun to quickly cover the base and create a broader blend. I also use spray cans for details. If the details in the drawing are very small, documented yet. Tox’s most current works can be found on Instagram I use an airbrush. It has been one of my main tools since I started do- and on Facebook under “Tox M” ing graffiti when I was young. So, throughout the years, I have used a combination of spray cans, airbrushes, and pencils.

Tox sketches out his preliminary designs on paper with a pencil or in the ProCreate app.

Like many artists, Tox doesn’t have a favorite piece of his. They are all his favorites, he said.

“Art is subjective, and it depends a lot on your mood,” Tox said. “I can say that today I like one, and tomorrow I can say I like another one more because a mural may remind me of something that happened or something another project taught me. I love them as if they were part of me, my history, and my thoughts."

Behind each of Tox’s projects is a true passion for painting, with each air stroke taking him to new places and creating things for people to enjoy.

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“We paint murals in this style so we can both paint and let others 80s Pop Culture at the Harmon’s Electric (in the alley), 612 Indepaint pieces and be part of it,” said Kelly Tompkins, co-owner of Hive pendence Appeal. “It creates a connection and a sense of ownership. It’s fun to Cheech and Chong + Friday Characters at Haze Dispensary, be part of a large project, and we love to have paint time with the public, board members, and/or employees of a business or organization.”

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Their murals are designed in Adobe Photoshop to create renderings, then they later use a projector to help them follow the design on Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima at Kemph Heating and Air, 518 N. the mural’s surface.

Grand “Some are drawn with a grid, and some are freehanded or drawn Recent paintings at Delta Nine Dispensary 602 N. Grand Ave and with string, wire, and measurements,” said Tompkins. “I love math, and I get to use math with our murals! We have found our favorite paint the new Natural Remedies location (near Stride Bank) colors, brushes, and ways to keep track of it all.”

Woodring memorial murals Kelly was formerly the Director of Main Street Enid, a multi-faceted organization that allowed her to do and learn more than she could Heydy's Place at 616 W. Owen K. Garriott have imagined.

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Jim Morrison at Harmon Electric, 612 Independence

“I feel good here, and I represent Enid, even on the mural I just did on the Plaza Walls in OKC. I said I was from Enid. I feel like I want to leave my signature where people can see it. I don't have the feeling of wanting to see my work in Mexico or Europe. I just want to put my signature where people can appreciate and admire my work. That's what's important to me.”

Kelly and Ty Tompkins - Hive Appeal

In their 30 years together, the Tompkins have always been working together in the creative sphere and beyond. The spouse team has produced over 20 murals together, but that is only the beginning.

Hive Appeal’s beautiful and bright murals have a distinct, uplifting spirit about them. Kelly said they have several favorite colors to use when they paint, which make happy color combinations.

She learned to infuse arts into community building by trying things and watching the reactions, said Kelly.

Kelly first began with murals she did alone, before moving on.

Nearly every town wonders how to keep young people and how to attract a workforce. In order to attract young or creative people, your community has to look like it welcomes them, said Kelly.

And Enid has learned, over the years, that public art is important.

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With nearly 70 pieces of public art of varying forms in Enid boasting color and talent around town and beyond.

The arts of all kinds add to quality of life, a sense of place, and community pride, said Kelly.

“Through Main Street, I also learned how art can also improve public health (by making places more interesting to walk or bike around) and public safety (with more eyes on the street). The arts add to community involvement and connection, and photos on social media are natural promotion for our city. Public art is good for business and plays a part in economic development.”

Ty’s favorite piece is Beauty of Community at Park Avenue Thrift.

“It was quite a challenge due to its rounded shape, but it was also fun, said Ty. “It’s my favorite because it's so colorful and right at an entrance to Downtown. It has so much meaning because of how much Park Avenue does for the community!”

(both of our largest and most challenging murals) and Bee the Sunshine at Hayes Elementary School.

(Bee the sunshine is a multi-level metal sculpture that we designed and painted as a tribute to Titus Kennedy, a 5.5-year-old student who passed away from an accident. Wesley Spencer with SpenCo Metal Works did an amazing job building and installing it, and everyone involved in that project was wonderful to work with.)

“We have a few murals lined up, and we’re so excited to design creative seating, bike racks, and various items for businesses, communities, parks, downtowns, and trails!”

Kelly said she loves how their most recent piece is more abstract, leading people to see amazing things in it she didn’t think of.

“My favorite is usually the most recent one, so it always changes,” said Kelly. “But overall, my 3 favorites are Beauty of Community at Park Avenue Thrift, the Indian Blanket Flower on Route 66 in Sapulpa

While Kelly has done a few murals on her own, the Tompkins’ business, Hive Appeal, has provided another opportunity for them to work on a creative venture together.

“Ty and I love working together! We have worked together for most of our 30 years together in many different ways,” said Kelly.

“In the mid-1990’s, we worked at the same print shop during the day, then worked at the same jewelry shop on evenings and weekends.

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him behind the scenes in whatever he does.

We work better together, and he’s my favorite person to be around! He makes almost every situation hilarious. And he puts up with me.”

List of murals: David’s Doodles at the Ezzell Workshop (building and mural now demolished) 324 E Randolph, Enid, OK 73701 August, 2018 Oklahoma Phoenix at Atelier 339 E Maple, Enid, OK 73701 August, 2019 New Day on the Old Trail at Big Country Meat Market 606 W Willow, Enid, OK 73701 October, 2019 You Can at AE Howard Flooring 4810 W Garriott, Enid, OK 73703 November, 2019 Play Takes Flight at Universal Management & Maintenance 201 N Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703 March, 2020 Dragonfly in Paradise at Edward Jones Jenna Rosine’s office 225 W Maple, Enid, OK 73701 April, 2020

Feeding Our Neighbors at Loaves & Fishes 701 E Maine, Enid, OK 73701 June, 2020 Jeans N’ Roses at Kustom Kreations & Eagle Heritage Roofing 2219 N Grand, Enid, OK 73701 July, 2020

Sombria INSIDE Sombria Chocolate Company 104 N Independence, Enid, OK 73701 July, 2022

Waves of Change INSIDE City of Enid Communications 203 W Garriott, Enid, OK 73701 August, 2020

Community Hive in Adventure Quest at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum 200 E Maple, Enid, OK 73701 September, 2022

Flanders Flowers at Unique Designs 1814 N Grand, Enid, OK 73701 September, 2020

Healing Garden at INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center 600 S Monroe, Enid, OK 73701 December, 2022

Going Places INSIDE K/H Financial 222 E Maple, Enid, OK 73701 February, 2021 Love for All Seasons at Enid Floral & Gifts 1123 S Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703 March, 2021 Sapulpa Indian Blanket at Reynolds Park on Route 66 1069 U.S. Rte 66, Sapulpa, OK 74066 May, 2021 Grillin’ Together at Big Country Meat Market 606 W Willow, Enid, OK 73701 July, 2021 There’s Fun to be Done at Pleasant-Vale Elementary 6020 E Willow Rd, Enid, OK 73701 September, 2021

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Canola & Friends at Alva Farmers Coop Farm Supply Store 401 Barnes Ave, Alva, OK 73717 September, 2021

Beauty of Community at Park Avenue Thrift 507 S Grand, Enid, OK 73701 June, 2023 Bee the Sunshine at Hayes Elementary School (Multi-level metal sculpture built by SpenCo Metal Works, designed and painted by us) 2102 Beverly Dr, Enid, OK 73703 August, 2023 (Plus a few indoor designs that add to the atmosphere inside Park Avenue Thrift, Pleasant-Vale Elementary, and the YWCA.) Caterpillar, Chrysalis Circles, and Butterfly (the butterfly is in progress) Enid Walking Trail just east of Parkway (Metal sculptures built by EH Metal Works, designed and painted by us) September, 2023

Young Adult Book Review

Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore

Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults) Author: Adam Makos

One of this year’s Sequoyah books for kiddos is the young adult version of Adam Makos’s 2020 release, Spearhead. Makos has taken the story and individuals from the popular adult version and turned it into a narrative non-fiction book for teenagers. It spans from September 1944 to April 1945 following the Americans, primarily Clarence Smoyer, of Easy Company, and Gustav Schaefer and his 2nd Company of Germans as they battle across Europe.

For Clarence, the book begins with his unit fighting in Belgium and advancing toward Germany. Clarence is a tank gunner, and it turns out he is an exceptional shot. Time and time again the men in his tank will rely on him to act quickly and decisively to save their lives. For Gustav, a tank crewman, his company is moving from Luxembourg to Germany to defend the town of Cologne. The two men square off in a crucial battle

there, before the Americans move on to capture Paderborn, Germany, and its critical rail yards and air fields. There are numerous secondary characters as well, like Buck Marsh, Chuck Miller, and Rolf Millitzer, and they all have interesting backgrounds and roles too.

For this reviewer, Spearhead wasn’t polished enough. There were inconsistencies in descriptions – did the train “go right past [Gustav’s] farm” or did he have to “pedal his bicycle far from home to watch” them? – as well as a seemingly carefree method of formatting in the text itself. But if I put my qualms aside, I do think it’s a good book for the Sequoyah list, and I can see why it was chosen. It’s a really interesting story of military history that can hold the attention of young adults and show them some of what our veterans went through. Plus, the final chapter tells of Clarence and Gustav actually meeting up decades later, and it is certainly the best, most heartwarming part of the book.

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

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Adult Book Review

Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore

Valiant Women

Author: Lena Andrews If you’re going to read a non-fiction book about World War II, you probably can’t go wrong when the author is a military analyst for the CIA. Lena Andrews released her debut in August 2023, focusing on the part that women played in winning the war. Pulling from extensive research, as well as in-person interviews with the veterans themselves, Andrews shines light on the more than 350,000 women who served.

Valiant Women is very well organized, with Part I seemingly focused more on the different branches of the military and how the women were brought in – the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), for example, the WAVES for women in the Navy, and the SPARS for the Coast Guard. Then, Part II describes many of the different jobs that women performed, everything from administrative and clerical work to ferrying pilots and battlefield nurses.

What Andrews does best is she focuses on a specific woman, her background and her job in the war, then zooms out a little to talk more about that general line of work, then zooms out further to situate the woman and the work in the larger context of the war and the battles underway. Mary Sears, for example, grew up with a fascination of amphibians and ocean-

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ography, which turned into working at the Navy’s Hydrographic Office, which needed to know such things as the location of “propeller-fouling kelp” for landing sites in the Pacific.

There were a few instances where the writing was a little repetitive, re-using certain phrases, but Andrews’s research is thorough, and she doesn’t shy away from things either. She talks about the blatant sexism and hostility that the women dealt with, as well as the racism and segregation that Black women had to face on top of that. Excluding the notes and sources at the back, the book comes in right under 300 pages, so that, coupled with the relatively short chapters, makes Valiant Women a very approachable read. This November, while we’re thanking our veterans for their service, you can read a really wonderful account of how hundreds of thousands of women helped lead us to victory.

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

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Your heart is a critical organ – the rest of your body depends on it. It is at the center of your cardiovascular system and is responsible for pumping blood around the body to send oxygen and nutrients where they are needed and to carry away unwanted waste products.

Lior Shamai, DO “Understanding the health of your heart is important because heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association ®(AHA),” said Lior Shamai, DO, a cardiologist with St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

“The heart is the organ that keeps your body running.

Recognizing that can inspire you to keep it healthy.”

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“If you have a family history of heart disease, you may be at higher risk for having heart issues,” added Dr. Shamai. “Many different types of heart disease can be passed down through families. Some are caused by just one or a few genetic changes that have a very strong effect in causing disease.”

Known as monogenic conditions, they include uncommon disorders that mostly affect the heart's muscle (such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) or electrical system (such as long QT syndrome). Another example is familial hypercholesterolemia, which causes very high cholesterol levels and may lead to premature coronary artery disease (occurring before age 50).

In addition, you can have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease if you have family members with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, which can have genetic predisposition. Still, family history is just one component of your overall risk for developing cardiovascular disease.

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Heart Attack Awareness: What You May Not Know When you think about cardiac care, a heart attack may be the first thing to come to mind. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that every 40 seconds, an American adult has a heart attack.

“One mistake people make is delaying medical treatment when they experience potential heart attack symptoms,” noted Dr. Shamai. “Most heart attack symptoms start slow and mild. It’s important to understand that men and women may experience different symptoms.”

Men often (but not always) experience what are known as “classic” signs of a heart attack: • Discomfort in the center of the chest that feels like pressure, squeezing or fullness that goes away, yet returns • Chest discomfort along with fainting, lightheadedness, shortness of breath or nausea • Pain that spreads to the neck, shoulders, or arms In addition to a milder form of the "classic" symptoms, others (women) may also experience: • Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing • Back or jaw pain • Nausea, vomiting or dizziness • Palpitations, paleness, or cold sweats • Mild, flu-like symptoms • Unexplained anxiety, fatigue, or weakness

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Ask your doctor about cardiovascular health screening tests. The most important indicators for cardiovascular health are blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. High blood pressure may indicate that your heart is working too hard to pump blood to your body, potentially damaging your blood vessels.

High blood sugar can also contribute to damage to blood vessels. Meanwhile, high cholesterol indicates a risk of fatty deposit buildups in your arteries, which can lead to blockages.

Smoking, family history and body weight are also indicators for cardiovascular disease. Talk to your doctor to help monitor and manage these risk factors.

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The cardiac care teams offer advanced diagnostic testing, noninvasive and invasive treatments, cardiac rehabilitation and preventive education about congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease.

After a Heart Attack… What’s Next?

It’s important to lower the likelihood of future heart problems or related death. The Change of Heart Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at St. Mary's offers a patient-centered program that emphasizes a personalized approach to recovery through exercise, education, and encouragement.

The team of healthcare professionals includes cardiologists, registered nurses, exercise specialists and dietitians. And as many people who’ve participated in these programs can attest, it can help you feel better physically and emotionally and give you greater control over your health.

If you or a loved one experience signs of a possible heart attack, call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest emergency room.

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and amazing girls that I would not trade the world for. I know if you've read some past articles of mine, you probably already know who Mallie is, but I just have to mention her again because I love her so much, and I’m so thankful to have had a friendship for as long as ours.

During the summer of my freshman year, I met this girl on the first day of cross-country practice that I had never talked to.

She was very quiet, but I just knew I HAD to talk to her. Camry and I ran together for about 5 miles Hi! And welcome to Teen Scene’s November column in Enid Monthly. just talking and getting to know each other the whole time. Ever since We have 2 more months left of this year, and I cannot be more thank- that day, we became very close and now we are closer than ever. She ful for those I will be leaving 2023 with and bringing into 2024. Now, I is also one of the SWEETEST girls I have ever met, and I have almost know we all know thanksgiving is in November and on the holiday, we never heard a negative thing come out of her mouth. Ezzi and Gabi say EVERYTHING we are thankful for, but this time I am going to tell have also come into my life during cross country season. Ezzi never you about every PERSON in my life that I am very lucky to have. fails to make me laugh and always has a smile on her face no matter how upset she is. Gabi is a senior this year and will probably be the I would first like to recognize my parents and siblings. Without them, first time I have ever cried on Senior night. She is always up for fun I would not be the young lady I am today. My mom has helped me and FOOTBALL!! The last girl I would love to mention is Aspen. I have with so many things all the way from stressful times to just silly high also already written about her in a past article, so to keep it short and school drama. Without her, I wouldn’t be able to rant about my little sweet, I am so glad I talked to her in my Speech and Debate class beproblems and would just keep them all bottled up and who knows cause if I hadn't, I would not have someone I could call my Ride or Die. who they would explode all over. Next, my dad. My dad has been at All of these girls have made such an impact in my life, and I couldn’t be every single one of my extracurricular events since I was able to walk more grateful to have them. and only missed if he was sick or had a very big court case. I don’t know a whole lot of kids my age that would be able to say that about Thank you for reading this someone. Without my dad, I would not be as caring, sympathetic, and month's article!! I hope you enloving as I am now. When I think about how much support he gives me, joyed it. I would love to hear it makes me hope I can be like that for my future kids. Also, did you about your favorite people in your know that November 13th is national mom's and dad's day!! Lastly, my life, so let me know at tweenscebrother and sister. I am so thankful for 2 amazing siblings, and even neenid@gmail.com. Also, if you though we might not get along sometimes, I think about them all the have any comments, questions, time. Now I know all of us who have siblings probably have a very sim- or ideas for upcoming articles, ilar bond with them but each to our own. email me for that too!! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving Now for my BEST friends who I hold very dear to my heart. This and an amazing November! See year I have become very close with some very kind, loving, beautiful, you next month!!

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s ' d i n E E-vents November Events

NOVEMBER 1

7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) 8 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 2

9 am – 12 pm Free Clothing Store Our Daily Bread (616 W. Randolph) 6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 10 pm Open Mic Night RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 3 — 4

Friday: 4 – 9 pm Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm Mennonite Relief Sale Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) 6 pm – 7 pm (Both Nights) A Story of Healing & Hope w/ Jeremy and Caleb Freeman Emmanuel Enid (2505 W. Garriott)

NOVEMBER 3

5:30 – 6:45 pm Big Blue Block Party Enid High School (611 W. Wabash)

7 pm Football: Enid vs. Norman North Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa) 7:30 pm Live Music: Rocky Kenaga Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

NOVEMBER 4 — 11

CELEBRATE FREEDOM 2023: Join us for a weeklong tribute to honor our veterans.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9 am – 10:45 am 11th Annual Ride to Remember Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park (1026 S. 66th St) 4 pm Oklahoma Military Exhibit Opens Oakwood Mall (4125 W. Garriott) Family-friendly event with a car show, food trucks, vendors and live music.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 6:30 pm Kick-Off Ceremony Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 10:30 am Tree Planting Ceremony Vance AFB main road

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 11:30 am Free Luncheon for Veterans First Baptist Church (401 W. Maine) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 6:30 pm Legacy Ball & Award Ceremony After the ceremony stay for Talk of the Town, a WWII Swing Band Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) 7:30 pm Live Music: David Engle Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 11 am Enid Noon Ambucs Veterans Day Parade Downtown square

NOVEMBER 4

7:30 am – 10 am Fast and the Furriest Fun Run Crosslin Park (1520 W. Oxford) 11 am Free Clothing Store Mana Meal (502 W. Maine) 11 am – 3 pm Antique & Handcrafter Fair The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.) Showcasing antiques, local handcrafted items & food.

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 Enid SPCA Festival Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

NOVEMBER 8

7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

8 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 9

4:30 – 6 pm My Time to Shine Frist Presbyterian Church (502 W. Maine) 6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 7:30 pm Live Music: Sara Evans Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence) 10 pm Open Mic Night RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 10 — 11

6:30 pm Garber Dinner Theatre presents Shootout at Sadie’s Saloon Garber Dinner Theatre (402 Main, Garber, OK) Advance tickets required, call 580.548.4861

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8 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

7 – 9 pm Museum After Dark: Night Tours Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St) 9 am – 4 pm Vance Spouses’ Club Holiday Marketplace Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) 10 am Hope Outreach Disc Golf Doubles Fundraiser Tournament Meadowlake Disc Golf Course (1213 W. Rupe) 8 pm Live Music: Geroge Brothers Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue) 9 pm Playboy Bunny Party RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 12

2 pm – 4 pm Candle Making Class with Erika Gargis The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.)

7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

NOVEMBER 16 — 18

6:30 pm Garber Dinner Theatre presents Shootout at Sadie’s Saloon Garber Dinner Theatre (402 Main, Garber, OK) Advance tickets required, call 580.548.4861

NOVEMBER 16

6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 10 pm Open Mic Night RED (302 E. Maple)

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NOVEMBER 24 — 29

7:30 pm Symphony: Messiah Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway)

Friday 4 – 9 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm The Market Christmas Craft Show Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence)

NOVEMBER 17

7 pm Live Music: Krank it up for Kelly Killam (Fundraiser) Enid Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue) 7:30 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

NOVEMBER 18 — 19

the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893 6:30 pm Taste of St. Joe’s St. Joseph Catholic School (110 N. Madison) Dining, dancing, live & silent auctions 7 pm Live Music: Robert Allen Happy’s Place (117 W. Oxford)

Saturday 9 am – 6 pm, Sunday 11 am – 5 pm Enid Fall Home Show: Home for the Holidays Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

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11 am – 3 pm History Alive!

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of

2 pm Free Movie and Toy Drive: Elf Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence) 7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) 8 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 23

7:30 am 4RKids Turkey Trot 2023 4RKids (710 Overland Trail) 5K and 1-mile Fun Run

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NOVEMBER 24 — 25

Fri/Sat: 10 am – 5 pm, Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm, Tues/Wed: 10 am – 5 pm Christmas at the Farm Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy 81) Cut down your own Christmas tree, get a fresh wreath and grab some hot cocoa.

NOVEMBER 24

4:30 – 9 pm Enid Lights Up the Plains Downtown Enid Parade, food trucks, fireworks, vendors, and more!

7:30 pm Live Music: The Revolt Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

8 am – 11 am Breakfast with Santa Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)

NOVEMBER 29

7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) 8 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

NOVEMBER 30

6 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) 10 pm Open Mic Night RED (302 E. Maple)

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in a tough region, but if we run some of our fastest times, we can make it as a team, and if not, we can maybe get Eglan and maybe Ezzy and Gabi (Hunter) to State,” says Johnson.

Both the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams at Enid High are setting, and reaching, lofty goals, and running times not seen in quite some time from Plainsmen and Pacer distance runners.

As for the boys’ team, 2nd year head coach, Justin DeClerck, says the team has come a long way from last year with running times that are almost as fast as the 2018 team that made the State Cross Country race. “We didn’t graduate any of our top guys last year, so we are a young team, but last year we got them a good base, and this year I’ve been able to put a lot of pressure on them in practice, which has translated into better races,” says DeClerck. “We started the year with a bunch of goals, and we are checking them off one by one, which I’m so proud to see.”

When the girl’s Head Coach Mark Johnson took over the team last year, he only had five returning runners.

One of those goals was to win the Big 7 conference Through his recruitment efforts, and new girls coming championship in both JV and Varsity, which they did on out, he was able to finish the year with 14 runners, and October 10th in Oklahoma City. “I went back 23 years and one state qualifier. That set up this year to be a breakhave not seen that we have ever won both JV and Varsiout year, however, two of his expected top five runners ty, and we did it this year, which was super exciting. Our have been injured most of the year. Luckily, a few girls Varsity averaged 18 minutes for the 5K, which is really have really stepped up and allowed the team to compete close to that 2018 team. And I can’t say enough about our much better than expected after the injuries. “I can’t say JV team – they are averaging about what the Varsity did enough about our fast runner this year, Eglan Gomez,” last year (20 minutes). They are pushing the Varsity guys says Johnson, “this girl ran four miles to summer pride and really making them better,” DeClerck said. every day, worked out for two hours, went to help at upward bound, then worked until 10 or 11 at night. Her work By the time this article prints, the season will be over, ethic is off the charts and that’s why she went from running 28 minutes but one thing is for sure, both teams have bright futures. in a 5K to under 21 this year. It’s really cool to see. Esmerlda Solis is another one that has really contributed fast times this year after being injured last year. Her PR is just over 22 and she can really run.”

With Eglan and Esmerelda leading the Pacer pack, they came this close to winning the Big 7 Conference title. “We really competed at Conference. We had five girls in the top eleven, but Choctaw just beat us out. I was encouraged to see some of the girls, like Sophia Faulk, really competing though and am looking forward to regionals. We are 22 | NOVEMBER 2023 | ENID MONTHLY

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The Veteran's Flower

We honor and remember our country’s veterans “on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.”

range from pastels to purples, with the most common being a Peony Poppy which derives its name from the multi-petaled bloom similar to a peony.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

Poppies are considered an annual flower grown from seed. Frequently, poppies will reseed from the previous year’s plants. The seeds are extremely small (100,000 seeds per ounce.). To plant, mix seeds with find sand and broadcast mixture directly onto soil. Do not cover as seeds need light to germinate. Seeds are best sown in late fall through early December. Germination occurs when exposed to freezing and thawing conditions. Poppy seeds go through a dormancy and require nearly four weeks to emerge. Fall sowing is essential because it takes plants nearly five months from sprout to mature plant. This dormancy can be artificially broken by placing seeds in a moist growing medium in a refrigerator for four to eight weeks prior to planting, depending upon variety. Seeds can then be planted in early spring. Once seeds are planted, it is mostly a waiting game until spring, but continue to remove cool-season weeds.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

By John McCrae, MD 1872 –1918 The poppy became the official flower of the American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during WWI. While National Poppy Day is recognized as the Friday before Memorial Day in May, poppies symbolize our respect of our nation’s military heroes. Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day) came about to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War I and continues as a holiday to honor not only soldiers who have died in service to America, but to commemorate the service of all U.S. veterans.

Why the poppy? After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils becoming rich from the lime of the rubble left from the war. The beautiful red poppy that grew came to symbolize the blood shed during the battles visualized in the poem “In Flanders Fields.”

While the poppies of the poem are traditionally red, poppies come in many varieties and colors.

The iconic wildflower of California is a bright yellow orange. Breadseed varieties (edible poppy seeds)

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Because poppy seeds are so small, when they sprout, there are many seedlings. Thin seedlings to six to nine inches apart, to allow for air flow and lower susceptibility to pests and diseases. Be vigilant about weeding because seedlings do not do well in competition with weeds. While poppies will grow in poor soils, they do better in fertile soil, rich in lime with adequate water, especially during dry spells. Flowering begins in late spring to early summer. Poppies need at least six hours of sun to germinate and blossom.

Seed pod maturation occurs mid-to late summer, about eighty to ninety days after planting.

There are many varieties of poppies. Some are to grow edible poppy seeds and others are prized for the blooms for cut flowers. A few of the edible varieties which can be grown in Oklahoma are the Peony Poppy, the Elka Poppy which originated in Slovakia, the Heirloom Pepperbox, and the Hungarian Blue Breadseed Poppy. The blooms on these poppies range from pale blue to purple and they produce a very large seed head after the bloom has dried.

For use as cut flowers, Red Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), also called Flanders or field poppies are popular in Oklahoma. They have also been hybridized to create the Shirley Poppy. Shirley poppies have about a 3-foot stalk and grow well in flower beds. Shirley poppies range in colors from soft pastels to vibrant reds. Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale) are perennial poppies. They can take a wide range for temperatures from -10 up to 90 degrees.

These plants spread up to two feet wide, with blooms on 12-to-30-inch stalks up to four inches in diameter. Another local favorite for floral arranging are the Iceland poppies (Papaver nudicaule).

Harvesting flowers frequently will encourage more blooms. Cut the stems near to the ground, just as the bloom begins to crack open. Remove all leaves from the stem. Sear the cut end with a match or place the end of the stem in hot water (110 to 180 degrees) for a half a minute to treat for the milky latex that is messy and prevents the flower from lasting without heat treatment.

Harvest seed pods as soon as the petals fall off the bloom during dry weather conditions, when the seeds begin to rattle inside the pod. Seed pods make a beautiful addition to dried flower arrangements. While harvested seeds maintain their flavor and quality for culinary purposes for quite some time, seed viability is quickly lost. Seeds intended for planting should not be stored for more than a year.

All parts of the poppy plant, except the seeds, are toxic and contain alkaloids used to manufacture opium. While it is legal to grow Papaver somniferum poppies in the United States for garden and seed production purposes, it is illegal to manufacture opium from the poppies. Pet owners should monitor their pets, although poppy plants are so distasteful that most pets avoid them after a sniff or brief taste.

So while the seeds may be edible, the beautiful color of the red poppy reminds us of our military veterans. As you remember our heroes this November, plant some seeds in anticipation of next spring.

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Deer Hunting — My Serenity to just think. A deer stand does that for me. There is almost nothing I cherish more than sitting in a tree watching wildlife and simply pondering life. In my head, I’ve solved many of the world problems we face, but more than anything else I’m just able to relax. I relax until I hear the dumb armadillo behind me just knowing that it is going to be a Pope and Young buck getting ready to walk right out. After remembering deer have the ability to creep through the woods without making a sound, reality sets back in, and I get back to thinking.

Life can be rough. Real rough. While I love taking my kids on a hunt, sometimes the alone time is just what is needed. Watching wildlife, listening to the wind, and even freezing my butt off is what the doctor ordered. The stresses in your life seem to somewhat fade away for the hours you simply sit in a tree, even if you don’t harvest a deer. Until next time friends. . .

Happy fall y’all! It’s my favorite time of year. Football, chilly weather, and deer hunting. While I’m sure you were itchin’ to read about some hunting tips or guns, this column will be a bit different.

Life got you stressed? Working 80 hour weeks? Me too.

I love the thrill of a deer hunt, but know what? The hunt itself is literally my serenity. My job is crazy stressful and chasing three kids with whatever they are doing leaves little time for “me.” I wouldn’t change the kid thing for the world, (Go Longhorns!) but sometimes I need time 28 | NOVEMBER 2023 | ENID MONTHLY

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Steps to Keeping a "Show Ready" Home

Putting your home on the market can cause additional stress when trying to keep the house ready to show at all times. It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one with a perpetually messy house even after you’ve dedicated entire weeks to cleaning only to wake up to clutter the next day. So, what is the secret to success? CONSISTENCY. Unfortunately, it will only stay clean if you take these few following steps to maintain it on a regular basis.

Keep Decluttering Often, the reason a home doesn't stay organized is because of too much stuff.” Decluttering sessions are effective but can be easier if you make it a point to declutter as you go about your day.

Manage Your Papers Bills, cards, children’s artwork—it all adds up surprisingly quickly. A simple way to avoid becoming overwhelmed is to promptly recycle any junk mail and designate as little as 15 minutes of your week to tend to your papers. This is a simple way to make a big difference.

Set a Timer Certain tasks, like unloading the dishwasher or folding a load of launGive People Their Space dry can be daunting. Try setting a timer to see how long it takes you to Living with someone who has a different organizational style than complete. Chores might feel lengthy in the moment, but when you find you can be frustrating but remember that they probably feel the same out that it only takes 5 minutes to unload your dishwasher, you’re way way. When others are allowed their own space, it gives ownership of more likely to get it done. taking care of it and can become motivating.

Get Kids Involved Put it Away, Don't Just Put it Down Toys can easily take over a home. In addition to decluttering, kids Countertops and table surfaces seem to be a magnet for ALL the need to take part in the cleaning and maintaining process. Create routhings. While it may seem easier to plop your items on the first flat sur- tines to build positive habits with children. Lead by example: If you want face you see, it only takes an extra second to return them to their right- your kids to do it, then you have to do it too. ful place. By implementing this simple rule, it will reduce clutter and add precious space in your home.

Do the Dishes It’s surprising just how much of a toll dirty dishes will take on your moCreate (and Refine) Systems tivation. Make it a habit to load your dishwasher before bed and unload When nothing has a designated home, how will you know where to before breakfast in the morning. With an empty dishwasher now on put it? Without a system, things tend to be just thrown anywhere, and standby, there is a place for dirty dishes. that makes them hard to find. Systems aren’t a one and done solution.

Lifestyle changes, changes the order in your home. As long as updates Following these few simple steps will help your home be maintained are made at home as your life transitions, it will remain more organized. and “show ready” at any given moment!

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November brings Thanksgiving. With so many Thanksgiving traditions and recipe variations, a lot of people have their own tried-and-true, go-to recipes for the main event. With this in mind, Now Serving will offer recipes this month for the before and after, an appetizer and dessert! Both an easy, classy upgrade of your traditional cracker and cheese tray, and an impressive box-mix brownie dessert! Now serving — Crescent Wrapped Brie and Brownie Trifle!

Crescent Wrapped Brie

Brownie Trifle Serves 6-8 Ingredients • • • • •

3 cups cold milk Two 4 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding 8 oz tub French Vanilla (or regular) Cool Whip A baked 9x9 pan of chocolate brownies, cubed 1-pint raspberries (or strawberries, destemmed and cut into quarters)

Directions 1. Pour milk into a large bowl. Add pudding mixes and beat with a wire whisk until well blended.

2. Gently stir in 1 cup Cool Whip into the pudding.

3. Place half of the brownies in a 2qt serving bowl. Top brownies with layers of half each of the chocolate pudding mixture, Cool Whip, fruit. Repeat all layers. Brownie cubes, pudding mix, Cool Whip, fruit.

4. Refrigerate completely before serving, and store left over dessert in the fridge.

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Serves 6-8 Ingredients • • • •

8 oz can refrigerated crescent dinner roll dough 8 oz wheel of brie cheese 1 egg, beaten Your choice of crackers

Directions 1. Heat oven to 350.

2. Unroll dough and separate it into 2 sections. Pat the dough and firmly press perforations to seal, forming 2 squares. Place 1 square of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Place cheese on the center of the dough.

3. If desired, with a small cookie or canape cutter, cut 1 shape from each corner of the remaining square, set cut-outs aside.

4. Place the remaining square of dough on top of the cheese round.

Press dough evenly around the cheese, folding bottom edges over top edges, pressing to seal completely. Brush with beaten egg. Top with cut-outs, brush with egg.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes before serving with crackers.

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