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RANDY JOHNSON has been a bus driver and the announcer for football basketball and baseball games. He was a disc jockey for dances and other community events and even worked weekends driving a beer truck. He continues to serve as the choir director for Central Christian Church. Randy often used his “extracurricular” jobs to recruit students to choir. Randy also used each of these jobs to connect with students. His role as the athletic announcer connected him with athletes who would then become interested and active in choir and musical productions. He acknowledged that some schools have trouble getting athletes but it was a “cool” thing to do in Enid and “we always had a good track record of getting athletes to participate.”

Randy Johnson has been a long-time Enid resident. He moved to Enid in 1974 when he was in the 4th grade and attended Hayes Elementary, Waller Junior High and Enid High School where he graduated in 1982. In 1981, at Enid High School, he realized he wanted to be a music teacher when he took his first trip to Europe as part of the Oklahoma ambassador musical group. He continued his education at Phillips University earning his degree in Music Education, then went to Southwestern Oklahoma State to obtain his master’s degree. He taught briefly in Cushing before returning to Enid in 1989.

Johnson has always worked hard and that allows him to maximize his many talents. Randy

Johnson’s son Matt returned 4 years ago to work with his father. Randy has taught for 35 years but claims the last 4 years have been the best because he has been able to teach with his son. He credits more recent success to Matt’s influence. He is “nose to the grindstone, always pushing forward.” Their two generational styles blend well. The two Johnsons oversee six choirs and work together utilizing each other's gifts and strengths.

Randy’s professional accolades include Cushing High School Head Music Director, Central Christian Church Director of Music (August 1989 to present), Enid High Head Vocal Music Director, Northwest Oklahoma Director of Distinction, Pride of the Plainsmen Award, District Secondary Vocal Music Specialist and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OS-

SAA) Sweepstakes award. In addition to his professional accolades, his influence on future musicians is lasting. He has several students that have gone on to pursue professional music careers, obtained doctoral degrees and around 20 former students that have become choir directors.

The OSSAA Sweepstakes award is one of the high points of his career. He and Matt achieved the goal of having at least two groups get a “1” rating in both stage and sight-reading. Enid was one of only 10 winners statewide. The Johnsons, the only father-son director team in the state, had three groups achieve a “1” in stage and two in sight. “It was remarkable we were able to achieve it in such a crazy year,” Randy says. Matt’s technical knowledge proved to be vital when the choir had to go virtual during COVID 19. Matt had promised his father they would win the Sweepstakes before he retired.

Mission accomplished!

Johnson has always had the support of his wife Jane and their children. Choir has always been a family endeavor. All four of his children, Matt, Michael, Mark and Sarah sang for him.

Johnson will be retiring this year after 35 years in education. He is looking forward to watching Matt take things to the “next level.” He also hopes to have his other son Mark possibly come back as Matt’s assistant.

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With the summer comes Father’s Day. My dad was a decorated war hero, educated, stubborn, loved his kids but loved himself more. Like most of us, complicated. My relationship with him was complicated too. He spent most of my childhood in prison, but I know that he loved me. Because of this difficult relationship, I have made it a point to be different with my daughter (and bonus son) and it is the one thing in the world I am most proud of. Here’s to breaking the cycle of absent parents. Happy Father’s Day to all the great fathers out there!

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Background Photo: To celebrate Juneteenth this year, remember this motto: “Red Drinks & Hot Links”— the tradition of red color should be one of the main focuses.

Stepping Stones Toward Freedom While there is a fast-growing awareness and knowledge about the holiday that has come to be called Juneteenth, there is still considerable reason to explore its history and meaning, so that it can be fully understood. Traditionally, it has been a holiday of special meaning to African-Americans, but it is receiving more and more significance from other Americans.

During the civil war, on September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation became effective on January 1, 1863. The Proclamation read in part: “all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free. And the Executive Government of the United States, including military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.”

Lincoln went on to designate all States, or parts of States, that the Proclamation applied to. Being a State of the Confederacy, Texas was considered part of this proclamation.

Several problems with Lincoln’s Proclamation having the desired effect in Texas—First, Texas did not consider itself a state that belonged to the Union. Jefferson Davis was considered President of the Confederacy, so Lincoln’s power did not extend to this far-south state. Second, the war was not even over, so they did not see a reason to abide by Lincoln’s Proclamation. The biggest obstacle to the release of the news was the fact that slaveowners felt no need to inform their slaves of any Proclamation. They were necessary to run their farms, plantations, and businesses profitably; so, the temptation for slaveowners to withhold the news was an easy decision. This lack of access to the information regarding their freedom set by the proclamation became a replacement to the chains that bonded them for hundreds of years. What you don’t know won’t hurt you, in most cases…for the slaves residing in Texas from 1963-1965, this lack of knowledge created a gap in obtaining their rightful freedom.

It was not until June 19, 1865, nearly 2 ½ years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, that Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming that all slaves were free! General Granger read his General Order No. 3 at the Osterman

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Building (what is now called “The Strand” in downtown Galveston). The Osterman Building became the Union Army Headquarters in Galveston. Under the Emancipation Proclamation, representatives of the Union Army and Navy were authorized to issue these orders. It was reported

by The Texas Historical Commission and The Galveston Historical Foundation that General Granger’s troops marched throughout downtown Galveston reading General Order No. 3. The Osterman Building was demolished, but a monument stands in its place to commemorate the reading by General Granger, on June 19, 1865. Thus, Galveston, Texas became the birthplace of what is now known as Juneteenth!

Losing Battles to Win a War Nothing captures the heart and soul of the importance of Juneteenth to African-Americans better than this simple, powerful statement attributed to former slave Felix Haywood in 1865: “We was all walkin’ on golden clouds…We was free. Just like that, we were free!”

Remnants of slavery and inequality often offered impediments to Juneteenth celebrations. In many cities, black people were not allowed to use city parks for the celebration because state-sponsored segregation prohibited the use of public facilities by them. In 1872, black leaders in Texas purchased 10 acres of land in Houston on which to celebrate Juneteenth each year. This land is now known as Houston’s Emancipation Park. Outside of the town of Mexia (west of Waco) in Limestone County, Texas, Booker T. Washington Park was established in 1898 for Juneteenth celebrations. Crowds numbering 30,000 or more gathered there each year for the festivities.

However, even in this atmosphere of growing importance and popularity of Juneteenth celebrations among African-Americans, political and social factors in different parts of the country started to stunt the growth of celebrations in the early 20th century. Texas and other former Confederate states began to modify their state Constitutions in ways that disenfranchised black people, denying them the ability to establish political power. State legislatures passed Jim Crow laws to ensure that black citizens were nothing more than second-class citizens, even though the intent of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, passed in the 1860’s, provided otherwise. Upwardly mobile African-Americans that aspired for better lives felt it was counterproductive to associate themselves with celebrations that reminded others of their slave past.

Younger generations of African-Americans were occupied with things

that would improve their lives, such as education. The many African-Americans that migrated to the North to find better-paying non-agricultural jobs often couldn’t take time off or simply wanted to concentrate on the future, rather than the past.

Later, after the Great Depression, many African-Americans were forced off farms into urban areas to find work. They found it more difficult to take time off of work for celebrations in an urban environment.

In Texas after World War II, the Texas State Fair at the fairgrounds in Dallas, became the primary meeting place for the Juneteenth celebration. This location allowed the massing of 200,000 people or more for the celebration and led to the revival of the celebration in Texas! From the end of World War II until about 1970 a great migration of black people from Texas, Louisiana and other Southern States to the North and West took place. It is said that they took the Juneteenth celebration with them to these places when they arrived. When Wesley Johnson, an immigrant from Texas, arrived in San Francisco, California, in 1945, he educated that City about the history and significance of the Juneteenth celebration in Texas and it has been celebrated there ever since.

One man can make a difference!

In 1979, Texas State Representative Al Edwards of Houston successfully sponsored legislation to make Juneteenth an official Texas state holiday, the first state to establish such a day. Edwards started an annual Prayer Breakfast and Commemorative that same year. He established the Ashton Villa in Galveston as the venue of this annual event. The reason he chose this venue was that local folklore has it that Ashton Villa was the actual site that General Granger first read his General Order No. 3 freeing the slaves. Local historians disagree with that local legend, insisting that the Order was first read at Union Headquarters at the Osterman Building. Nevertheless, it is the custom at this prayer breakfast to have a local historian dressed as General Granger read General Order No. 3 from the second-story balcony of Ashton Villa. Although Representative Edwards passed away in 2020, his son, Jason Edwards, continues to host the annual celebration.

By the late 1980s, California, Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and Washington D.C. all had begun having major Juneteenth celebrations. In 2020 Governors in Virginia, New York and New Jersey all signed Executive Orders recognizing Juneteenth as a paid day of leave for their state employees.

In the late 1950s and the 1960s, African-American attention turned to the movement for equality under the law, The Civil Rights Movement. As a result, the interest in Juneteenth, and what it stood for waned for a brief period. African-Americans were certainly appreciative to be free from slavery, but they felt that they had patiently waited for equality and integration into society long enough. President John F. Kennedy, and his brother Robert Kennedy, who was Attorney General of the United States, together with several other national leaders believed it was time to finally do something about racial discrimination in America and began promoting the idea of the passage of federal legislation to ensure equality and equal protection of the law as provided for in the Constitution. However, it seemed doubtful that there was sufficient support in Congress to pass such measures.

Somehow it took tragedy to move those in power to take the necessary action. That tragedy was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. Kennedy’s successor in office, Lyndon Baines Johnson, became the very unlikely torch-bearer in the passage of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Voting Rights Act of 1965. Johnson, who earlier in his career in Congress was known for being a staunch segregationist and someone who did not give high priority to race issues, made it his top priority to pass the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act that the fallen President Kennedy wanted so much to achieve. Johnson, who had won the Presidency in 1964 over Barry Goldwater in one of the greatest landslides in history, fell into great disfavor in the South because of his role in the passage of those laws, and it was that, and his bungling of the disastrous Vietnam war that convinced him he could not win if he ran for re-election in 1968. With the passage of those civil rights laws, black people began tying Juneteenth to the civil rights gains. Freedom from slavery was irrevocably woven into achieving true equality under the law, for without equality, people cannot truly be free.

Thus, there was a revival of Juneteenth celebrations again.

Campaigners in the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign in Washington D. C., led

by Reverend Ralph Abernathy, which was a campaign for equality wore Juneteenth buttons to show solidarity between the equality movement and the Juneteenth celebration. Large Juneteenth celebrations started occurring in cities like Minneapolis and Milwaukee in the upper Midwest and across the Eastern United States. Milwaukee reported drawing over 100,000 attendees in 1978. Houston began holding large celebrations again in 1974, and 30,000 attended a celebration in Fort Worth’s Sycamore Park in 1975.

Stacie Brown and Juneteenth celebration attendants While there’s been recognition of various aspects for Juneteenth, and key persons associated with the celebration in both the U. S. House and Senate, it has never been recognized by Congress as a national holiday. However, many activists and organizations continue to urge Congress to designate it as such. It is difficult not to believe that someday soon Juneteenth will gain such recognition. After all, Juneteenth is considered to be the longest-running African-American holiday, and has often been called “America’s Second Independence Day”. The day of acknowledgment will come, when enough people accept the fact that Juneteenth is not just an important part of African-American history, it is an important part of American history.

During the last three decades, more and more people have become familiar with Juneteenth, even though they did not know the history behind the day or the importance of it to African-American populations. Just as the slaves in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865, years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863—we as American’s also learned the importance this day holds for our nation’s history far too late. We are only as free as the information and knowledge we obtain and spread. Yearly, we celebrate the independence gained from a foreign adversary; but, we have yet to establish the true day when ALL Americans became free—at last. In the immortal words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “The Ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands

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in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy…Our Lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Juneteenth is the mark of the start of a free America—the real beginning of the American Dream. The celebration of our country’s independence is indispensable. The celebration of our own people’s freedom from the other half of our nation is irreplaceable.

Celebrating Juneteenth Traditionally Celebration and observance of Juneteenth have taken many forms across the country. The reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in public settings is common. Participants in celebrations often sing traditional songs such as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” Some even include readings from the works of African-American writers, such as Maya Angelou. It is not unusual for activities to include rodeos, fairs, cookouts, family reunions, historical reenactments (such as the reading of General Order No. 3 by General Gordon Granger at the Osterman Building in Galveston) and Miss Juneteenth contests. In many instances, such celebrations incorporate political rallies and voter registrations.

The Centerpiece of any Juneteenth celebration, any true celebration, is food and drink cascading shades of red and white. Barbecue is a mainstay, smothered in sauces of reddish hues. Shades of red food and drink are prevalent at all Juneteenth celebrations because red is symbolic of the ingenuity, resilience, and bloodshed by the slaves during slavery. Hope you like strawberry soda, which is a common drink of choice on Juneteenth. Why strawberry soda, you might ask? Because this particular beverage was a luxury during the mid-19th century, and slaves did not have access to such luxuries. Upon the delayed announcement of their freedom, African-Americans rejoiced by delighting themselves with the once out-of-reach soda. You might also see plenty of watermelon, Texas Pete Hot Sauce, and Red Velvet Cake or Strawberry Pie for dessert. If you want to host a Juneteenth celebration this year, simply remember this: Red Drinks and Hot Links”, which has long been a common term for ingredients of a proper table setting. Add music—lots of music— from Rhythm and Blues and Soul, Jazz, and Gospel.

Many celebrants will dress in either historical dress, while some will even sport traditional African wardrobes, sipping Kola Nut Tea or Bissap (Hibiscus Tea), both traditional drinks from West Africa that came to America with the slave trade. These teas are made by steeping red kola nuts or hibiscus pods in steaming hot water, much like the tea we are more accustomed to today.

Taking it Back to the Roots of Traditional Togetherness: The Juneteenth of Enid’s TODAY In 1980, a group of men gathered at a home in Enid to watch the NFL Superbowl. That day, those men decided to start the annual “Superbowl Brothers Juneteenth Celebration” at Government Springs Park. At the celebration, they would provide food, drink, music, and other events for all citizens that would come to the celebration.

In the 2000s, The bells of celebration sound every June in the Southern Heights District of Enid, OK (3rd & Indiana), where people venture from all over the country to join in the festivities for the Annual Juneteenth Celebration Block Party held every June 19th.

What began with the Super Bowl Brothers years ago, was eventually passed on and continued by one of the daughters of the founding group.

Stacie Brown experienced many Juneteenth parties during the years when her father was one of the notable members, but the tradition and legacy her father helped bring to Enid became a mission. This mission was to continue on the celebratory memory of her father, and all the other African-American ancestors that came before them both.

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Joining forces with a local youth outreach organization, Brothers and Sisters with a Purpose, Stacie helped carve the path for a new generation’s vision of the way Juneteenth should be honored. Over time, the local gathering for remembrance crafted by her father was resembling more of a music festival, and the meaning of the day found its voice being muffled by all the excesses. Noticing the true purpose of the day was not being projected and rejoiced in a traditional honor either, the new generation in charge of guiding the community’s youth into a historically knowledgeable future found themselves reorganizing the day, to provide a broader sense of togetherness and tradition. Instead of allowing the message to be lost within an over-extended day, Enid’s Juneteenth tradition saw a renaissance happening, intending to provide a much-needed rejuvenation of respect.

Jackie Manning and Mickey Manning enjoy a moment at a Juneteenth celebration Brothers and Sisters with a Purpose organization members, Henry “Moby” Freeman, Kao Cooper, and Aman Lawson were the lead Renaissance Men to the yearly celebration, during the soulful switch in 2005. Within two years, the new itinerary progressed into a substantially more traditional day, by regressing to the customs held for over a hundred years since the first Juneteenth in Texas. This regression was the only way to see progression into the rituals and customs meaningful to the spirit of the day. Reflecting on decisions made 16 years ago, Moby sees the light that has been brought to each year’s festivities, and he does not regret his part in cultivating a beautifully flourishing event. His philosophy on hosting the annual event is because of his desire to spread the love and share the respect that the day represents for him personally.

With a return to the rightful state of acknowledging important historical significance, today, the whole day highlights and showcases all of the variations that make America so beautiful. The beauty of America is not just “the Wheat Fields Waving, the Redwood Forests, or the Gulf Stream Waters”—even the ones Woody Guthrie so casually reminds us about in the famous Folk/Country song. Because in the same line reminiscing on America’s natural beauty, Mr. Guthrie expresses the real reason the rest of the world looks to our country with an anticipatory gaze…Woody strums his guitar unveiling the pretense to the “American Dream”—this land was made for you and me…from California to the New York Island—this land was made for you and me. Moby and his Juneteenth crew host anyone wanting to respect the meaning of the day. Inclusivity has a purpose on June 19th, and the opportunity to form community relations, cultural exploration and historical experiences are on tap all weekend long.

Moby anticipates hosting the event in 2021, since it was not the same in 2020 due to Covid. This year, you’ll find endless amounts of Soulful Menus available, like years before the coronavirus shake-up, with everything from Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Hot Links, and all of the traditional sides you enjoy while feasting on a delicious southern meal! Bounce Houses will be scattered around for the little kids during the day, with DJs appearing during the night for all of the big kids! There will be two featured DJs hosting different shows at the Club on 2ND St. from 9pm-2am on Friday and Saturday night. This event is a fundraiser for next year’s Juneteenth, so be sure to support our local community, by supporting the Club! During the day while the kids jump on the bounce houses, try your hand at winning the $150 Grand Prize from the Domino Tournament. This is a two-day tournament, beginning on Friday, June 18th, with a $10 entry fee. The final game will be played on Saturday, June 19th, with first-place taking home the $150 cash prize and second winning $25. All placing winners also receive custom plaques. You will be welcomed by all, and you will have the best time of the year!

To know the past, in the present, is to have a guide for the future. Brothers and Sisters with a Purpose, including members like Stacie Brown and Moby Freeman, are bringing the past to our present, and gifting our future’s youth with knowledge, respect, and a sense of community. It’s an honor to have passionate members of Enid inspiring others to come together, and celebrate this day as we should—with respect for ourselves, and for one another—as one. Because, at the end of the day, we are in the land of the free, and this land was made for you and me.

On the Cover: (Top) Lorene Richey and Henry Freeman, Brothers and Sisters with a Purpose member (Bottom) Cynthia Porter Ranch, Brothers & Sisters with a Purpose Member

Much like the ritualistic meals of some cultures across the globe, a colorful table during the Juneteenth celebration is a must. A dark history can still mean a bright future, if we know and remember the past.

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grains. Exercise and staying physically active are just as important. The goal is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. Start slow and work up to that if needed. Avoiding tobacco products and limiting alcohol intake is essential for good health. I recommend you talk to your doctor to discuss lifestyle choices that can help your overall health.

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Testosterone replacement carries an increased risk of cardiovascular complications and some types of cancer. Talk to your doctor about causes of fatigue and your individual risk of testosterone replacement.

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A. Generally, I recommend colon cancer screening for every patient. Determining the appropriate timing of that involves a few different factors. Everyone is recommended to have a colonoscopy starting at age 50. If you have a first-degree relative that was diagnosed with colon cancer, your screening should start 10 years before their age of diagnosis.

If you have a significant history of smoking, you may qualify for lung cancer screening. Other cancer screenings can be done depending on your individual risk. If you have questions about which cancer screenings are appropriate for you, talk to your doctor. Knowing your family history before this conversation will help determine your risk and appropriate screenings.

Q. What should you know regarding your family history?

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At a minimum, it is beneficial to know if anyone passed away from rare diseases or cancers, history of heart problems, lung problems or diabetes, as well as a history of autoimmune diseases. Knowing this in your first-degree (parents and siblings) relatives is the most important.

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Upon your first reading, Goldilocks and the Three Bears had little astronomical importance. It is, after all, a children’s book about beds (although the original is much creepier). Surprising as it may be, this tale provides a major tactic in the search for habitable extrasolar planets. First and foremost; for a celestial body to harbor life, it must be cozy. By cozy, I mean the surface temperatures must be such that water can exist in a liquid state. While this is implicitly an “Earth Bias”, this is the best data we have to support a basic necessity for life. Knowing these temperatures, below freezing and above boiling, we can begin to form a zone that extends from a point near the sun to a point at which water will only exist as a solid. This is called the “Goldilocks Zone” or the zone of potentially habitable terrestrial worlds with liquid water. As stars increase in temperature, this zone will move further away from the star and grow in size. On the contrary, less radiant stars will draw the zone inward and shrink it in size. In our solar system, Venus is at the inner edge of the Goldilocks Zone and Mars is near the outer edge of the Goldilocks Zone. Nevertheless, while

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An artist's depiction of the deployment scheme of the FARSIDE array. (Image credit: NASA/JPLCaltech/Jack Burns, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder) knowing an exoplanet’s orbital distance does assist astronomers, it’s truly just a piece of the puzzle in determining the potential for life to exist.

Magnets. They’re fun to play with and protect planets from the deadly radiation stars like the sun eject into space continuously. Sort of. Because of Earth’s fast rotation rate and molten iron-nickel core, our planet generates a powerful magnetosphere that protects us from the harmful winds that stripped both Venus and Mars of their atmospheres.

Space weather is brutal. Yes, space weather. Can we get a “Twister” sequel in space? “We’re going Gamma,” says Bill Paxton as cosmic rays cause him to briefly experience flashes of hallucinogenic light.

Side note: this happened during Apollo. Give it a Google. Because Venus rotates so slowly, it doesn’t have a dynamo which in turn creates a magnetic field. Mars, on the other hand, is much smaller and cooled much quicker than Earth and Venus. This caused the planet’s lithosphere, or the zone of tectonic fluidity on Earth, to solidify which in turn halted the creation of a magnetic field on Mars. Since these magnetospheres protect planetary surfaces from space weather and the planets need to be in the Goldilocks Zone to support liquid water and possibly life, we now have two very specific factors of a planet’s habitability equation that allow us to

FARSIDE or the Farside Array for Radio Science Investigations of the Dark ages and Exoplanets (we’ll stick with FARSIDE), is a radical new telescope idea proposed by one of my amazing CU Boulder professors; Dr. Jack Burns. Aptly named, the FARSIDE telescope would be placed on the farside of the moon which is shielded from the radio transmissions we Earthlings send into space daily.

This massive telescope, which looks more akin to a large flower made of hoses, spans 6 miles and is designed to peer into the cosmos using low-frequency radio waves in part to detect, you guessed it, magnetospheres on extrasolar planets. By scanning these exoplanets in low-frequency radio waves, the FARSIDE telescope can detect something called Auroral Kilometric Radiation which is the product of solar radiation being channeled and deflected by a planet’s magnetosphere. Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune all have Auroral Kilometric Radiation that astronomers use to learn more about their respective magnetic fields. Should FARSIDE, or a telescope of similar capability, be created, we could pair our knowledge of exoplanets and their locations in their respective solar systems with the existence of a magnetic field to directly measure the number of potentially habitable worlds within the Milky Way. But that’s not all. By studying the AKR of a planet, we can also infer other properties of these alien worlds that will give us even better insight.

With all of this being said, FARSIDE is still a proposal and nothing more. While we have discovered magnetospheres on exoplanets dubbed “hot Jupiters,” essentially gigantic Jupiters much closer to their respective suns, our ability to detect magnetospheres is still in its infancy. But next time you view Venus, Mars, or the stunning Aurora Borealis, keep in mind that these astronomical sights have given us keys to unlocking the mystery of life in the universe. And, should intelligent alien civilizations exist, they can use these same methods to look at our tiny blue home and read our cosmic signature in the form of our invisible shield’s radiation. Perhaps, one day, we’ll see these signatures on other worlds as well.

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Children’s Book Review Reviewed by Michaelene M.

The Red Pencil

Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney · Illustrator: Shane W. Evans Amira just turned twelve, and with the gift of her turning-twelvetwig in hand, Amira draws a world of possibilities. However, when the Janjaweed militia rips through her town, Amira’s world shifts, making her wonder if it will ever be right again.

Pinkney tells the story in verse, using vivid imagery and vocal language that connects the story to younger audiences and makes the heavier topics more accessible. The illustrations are direct, giving readers an inside look into Amira’s experiences and dreams. All the elements combine to make The Red Pencil a moving story of healing, hope, and art.

A brief history of the Darfur conflict as well as a glossary and pronunciation guide are at The Red Pencil takes place in Sudan during the Dar- the back for further context to Amira’s journey. fur conflict. Amira and her family find themselves dis- Parents and teachers can also find a discusplaced and traveling to a refugee camp. They have sion guide to help start conversations. to start anew, and it’s with a vital piece of their family missing. The healing of this rift is a big part of Amira’s This title is available as a physical book in story, especially in the exploration of how she uses art the library. Call us at 580-234-6313 to reserve. to heal.

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Young Adult Graphic Novel Review Reviewed by Michaelene M.

Dragon Hoops

Author: Gene Luen Yang · Color by: Lark Pien Art Assists by: Rianne Meyers and Kolbe Yang Dragon Hoops is part graphic novel memoir, part history text, and part writing journal. A combination that makes this story as informative as it is engaging.

Gene Luen Yang isn’t a big fan of sports, so he’s surprised when he finds his next graphic novel idea after speaking with fellow teacher and high school basketball coach, Lou. Yang decides to follow the Dragons’ season, the men’s varsity basketball team at Bishop O’Dowd High School.

Everyone has a story—the players, the team as a whole, the coaches, past and present. The graphic novels takes clips from one-on-one interviews with the players and adds historical context to build connections. Readers will also get a good sense of Yang himself as he IS a character in the story—from battling how to write outside his comfort zone, to doubts about his future as a graphic novelist, to wanting to find a better balance between work and home life.

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Dragon Hoops seamlessly blends each story into a bigger picture and vice versa as people throughout the history of basketball (and beyond!) take the next steps in their own stories. The storytelling speaks to the human experience and will resonate with readers of all ages—whether you are a sports enthusiast or not.

Dragon Hoops is a 2022 Sequoyah Intermediate Masterlist title. This graphic novel is available as an Overdrive eBook and as a physical book in the library. Call us at 580-234-6313 to reserve.

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6 PM

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Live Music: Dually Noted Heritage Title (217 N. Independence)

10 AM-5 PM TUESDAYSATURDAY

24 Works on Paper Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) A traveling exhibit of work by living Oklahoma artists

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NJCAA Division II World Series David Allen Memorial Ballpark

7 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple)

JUN

7:30 PM

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

9 PM

Karaoke CW Scooters (21+) (3630 N. Van Buren)

4 JUN

6 PM

Baby Shark Live!

Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Tickets available at stridebankcenter.com

6 PM-9 PM

First Friday Downtown Enid Live music, great shopping, delicious food

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7 PM

Relay for Life Fundraiser Downtown Enid

7:30 PM

Fundraiser: Comedians Marty Johnson and Mike Speenberg followed by Burning Plains Band Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) This is a fundraiser for the Charles Rogers family as Charles is an Army Veteran that has gotten cancer. Please consider coming to see the comedians/band and donating as you feel led!

7:30 PM

Live Music: The Peachtrees Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

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2021 Garden Tour Locations around Enid Annual Garden Tour from the Garfield County Master Gardeners

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8 AM

Enid Pickleball Tournament Oakwood Country Club (1601 N. Oakwood)

JUN

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9 AM

Race 4 Jase 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run Crosslin Park (1520 W. Oxford)

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

6 PM

TBL Basketball: Enid Outlaws vs. Omaha Finest Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

7:30 PM

Auto Racing: Sooner Sprints Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)

7:30 PM

Live Music: Levi Thompson Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

6 JUN

4 PM

TBL Basketball: Enid Outlaws vs. Little Rock Lightning Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)

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7 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple)

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7:30 PM

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

9 PM

Karaoke CW Scooters (21+) (3630 N. Van Buren)

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7 PM

Hedges Speech & Hearing Silent Movie Night

Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence) Movie TBA

7:30 PM

Live Music: Stacey Sanders Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

9:30 PM

Live Music: Dinosaur Boyfriend and Tempest The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)

12 JUN

9 AM-12 PM

Enid Cars & Coffee Blazes BBQ (1002 W. Willow)

9 AM

Chaplain’s Open Horseshoe Tournament Horseshoe Pits at Meadowlake Park (1200 S. Rupe) (Pits on South side of lake)

10 AM – 4 PM

Enid Gem and Mineral Society Annual Rock Swap 214 W. Broadway (Breezeway) Buy-Sell-Trade rocks, gems, minerals any lapidary related items

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

9 PM

Comedy and Cuisine Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple) $20 tickets if pre-purchased at Boondocks or on their facebook page. $25 at the door.

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Karaoke (No Cover) The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)

United Way Golf Tournament Oakwood Country Club (1601 N. Oakwood)

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6:30 PM

Summer Chautauqua: 20th Century Visionaries Virtual Event

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Enid Red River Connie Mack Qualifying Baseball Tournament David Allen Memorial Ballpark (301 S. Grand)

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7 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) Boondocks Tavern (21+) (302 E. Maple)

7:30 PM

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

9 PM

Karaoke CW Scooters (21+) (3630 N. Van Buren)

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7 PM

CDSA Wine Tour The Non-Profit Center (114 S. Independence) Foods and wines from U.S., France, Montenegro, Italy & Switzerland

7:30 PM

Live Music: Rick Jawnsun Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 PM

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

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Van Buren Cruisers Van Buren St.

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7 PM11:30 PM

7:30 AM-10 AM

Breakfast Fly-In Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.) Fly-in aircraft & static displays on the ramp, Barnstormers breakfast buffet $8

9 AM-2 PM

Weekends on Maine Enid Brewing Co. & Eatery (126 S. Independence) Maine St. will be blocked off between Independence & Washington, live music, vendors

10 AM – 12 PM

Downtown Dogfest Courthouse Lawn (101 W. Randolph) Bring your pupper to the Courthouse lawn to meet some other great pups!

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

5 PM-8 PM

Van Buren Cruisers Car Show Central Christian Church (1111 W. Broadway)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

9:30 PM

Live Music: Lane Haas Band CW Scooters (21+) (3630 N. Van Buren)

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Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma) Free admission, presented by Gaslight Theatre

25 JUN

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Live Music: Dueling Pianos Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7:30 PM

Live Music: Josh Meloy Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)

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Van Buren)

9 AM-5 PM

4RKids/Enid Noon Ambucs Mud Volleyball Tournament CW Scooters (3630 N.

10 AM-6 PM

Groove Fest Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma) A day of peace, love and flower power.

Music, vendors, costume contest and more! Free!

6 PM-8 PM

Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Races Champlin Pool (400 W. Cherokee)

Auto Racing: Firecracker Nationals Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford) Live Music: Stacy Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

9 PM

Stoplight Party with DJ Twiinception Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple)

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TBL Basketball: Enid Outlaws vs. Dallas Skyline Stride Bank Center (302

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State of the City Address by Mayor George Pankonin Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence)

JUN

6:30 PM

Paint & Pint Night Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple)

7 PM

Karaoke (No Cover) Boondocks Tavern (21+) (302 E. Maple)

7:30 PM

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

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Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

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Heyyyyyy guys! It’s Sophia and Mallie writing the June tween scene article in Enid Monthly.

We hope y’all enjoyed our article about Mother’s Day!! Since the month is June we thought we should write about Father's day because they deserve appreciation as well. Sophia is going to start. Let’s get to it!!

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head really hard on it. It was so funny. Some cool things we do together are every time we have tennis league we have a tradition where we eat subway for dinner and then get an Icee after our tennis matches. We also like to look at houses and critique them when we go on bike rides or walks. Lastly, we love to put on friends and family barbecues at our house when it’s a nice day. I think my dad is the best because he supports me in everything I do and try, comes to all of my sporting events even if he is busy on a day of a game he will cancel his plans just to come to watch me, he takes me to do stuff when I’m bored, lets me be me no matter what, and loves me so much.

Your turn Mallie!!

My Father’s Days with my dad are always fun. One year, my mom, and my brother, and I made him chocolate cupcakes that looked like a grill, with candies that looked like hot dogs and hamburgers on top. They were really cute. We always get my dad OSU stuff because he is obsessed with OSU. My favorite memories with my dad are the cool and fun vacations we go on (especially when the resorts have unlisted free drinks). A funny memory I can remember is one time we were going on a walk and we were talking and my dad My father's days are pretty fun as well. For was on his phone, there was a pole coming up Father’s Day, my dad, and my grandpa and I and he completely ran into it and smacked his go golfing and have a big cookout. I will also 20 | JUNE 2021 | ENID MONTHLY

give him his favorite candy and golf balls. My favorite memories with him is when we go to top golf and hang out there. Some funny memories with my dad are when he is asleep because we always do something crazy to him like paint his nails, which is hilarious and I got to do it with my sister's friends. We have also popped balloons in his face to wake him up, poured freezing cold water on him, and shook him a lot to scare him and wake him up.

Vacations are pretty fun with my dad as well because he’s a party animal and loves to have fun. We also love to ride dirt bikes together.

He was the one to teach me how to ride a dirt bike. My dad and I go to supercross and motorcross races together every year which is always a blast. That’s my favorite thing to do with my dad is go watch those cool and crazy races. A unique thing we do together is going to RC races. He’s really good and it’s really fun to watch him race against other people. I think my dad is the best because he lets me do a lot of fun stuff, takes me golfing and dirt bike riding, lets me be who I am, can always make jokes with me, and loves me a lot.

Thanks for reading our article over our dads and Father’s Day. We would love to know about y’all’s fathers and what you do every year for Father’s Day so email us at tweensceneenid@gmail.com. Feel free to email us if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas for upcoming articles as well.

Happy June and Happy Father’s Day!! See you next month!! BYEEEEEEEEEE!!

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When you add in any activity that raises your heart rate, you will start burning off body fat. The idea then is to burn more calories than what you are taking in each day, and you will start getting the results you are wanting.

What are healthy ways to reach these goals? Avoiding fried foods, sugar, white starches, and sodas, is a good way to start cleaning up your eating habits. After you have made this change, you will want to add in healthier options such as lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, veggies, and healthy fats. Here are some good choices: Lean Proteins - Chicken breast, lean steak, lean ground beef, greek yogurt, egg whites, tuna, turkey breast, and protein powder.

Complex Carbs - Brown or white rice, oatmeal, quinoa, black beans, green peas, sweet potatoes, and whole-wheat pasta.

Veggies - Zucchini, spinach, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, and kale.

Healthy Fats - Olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, flaxseed, dark chocolate, almonds, cashews, cheese, and chia seeds.

As a personal trainer, one of the biggest misunderstandings I hear almost daily is that less food is better. In fact, the total opposite is true. The more you eat, the more you lose. How, you ask? Well, if you only feed your body once or twice a day, your body goes into survival mode, this causes your body to store anything that you eat as fat. The reason is that if you are not fueling your body with at least a small snack or meal several times a day, your body will know it has stored fat to survive off of.

This all is a vicious cycle that will never get you any progress.

To get results from any meal program, you need to eat three good, healthy meals per day, as well as a few small snacks. When you do this daily, your body will start burning off what you eat, and your metabolism will increase, turning your own body into a calorie-burning machine.

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These are just samples of each category to make choices from. You can use these choices for your meals and small snacks. The next thing you should factor in is your weight, age, gender, and goals. For example, if you are an average person wanting to lose some weight, you will not need as much as a person trying to put on muscle mass. If you are someone trying to just be fit and healthy, you are not needing to eat as much to be lean, you do still need three meals and snacks, just smaller portions. People who are larger or have more muscle burn more calories, even at rest. Your gender should also be considered. Men usually have less body fat and more muscle than women do of the same age and weight, which means men burn more calories. As people get older, their energy tends to decline, therefore they burn fewer calories. Older people's calories need to be lower than a younger active person would need. They would still need to eat three meals a day and snacks, but at smaller portions.

The key is to eat lots of healthy food, and get to moving! You only get one life, and a healthy lifestyle can make all the difference!

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Did you know that there are over 25 million licensed drivers in the United States aged 70 years of age and older? Are you one of the 25 million? Do you have a family member who is one of the 25 million?

We recognize that older drivers bring a lot of experience and wisdom with them when they slide into the driver’s seat. However, as we age it is important to consider our health when getting behind the wheel.

As we get older some individuals develop impairments that can affect their ability to safely drive. Issues with vision, reflexes, flexibility, hearing, and memory can all cause increased difficulty when driving.

Many drivers, as they age, will limit their driving to times and places in which they feel most comfortable. They may choose not to drive after dark, or choose times of day to drive when the traffic has lessened.

These self-imposed rules will make some older drivers feel safer behind the wheel and could potentially lead to a reduction in accidents.

However, some older drivers will not choose to self-regulate and will continue to drive when they maybe shouldn’t. This can cause a lot of concern for the family members and friends of these individuals. For family member here are a few red flags that you should be on the lookout for if you have an older loved one who is still driving: • • • • • • • •

Misjudging space between other cars Loss of vision or hearing Confusion that leads to getting lost Complaints from other drivers Finding new dents/scratches in the car Crashing or almost crashing (fender benders) Slow response times to changes in traffic Physical limitation that makes it difficult to turn or move around

If your loved one’s driving ability is beginning to concern you, again start with a visit to their healthcare provider. If the situation can’t be resolved or controlled, then it possible that you may need to consider a family meeting with your loved one to discuss your concerns.

Please remember that age alone should never be the sole indicator of an individual’s ability to drive. Drivers aged 65 years and older represent a wide range of abilities. No individual should have his or her driving privileges determined solely on their age.

If you become concerned about your ability to safely drive, please The Oklahoma Healthy Aging provides a one-hour presentation on reach out to your healthcare provider BEFORE giving up your keys.

“Older Drivers Safety” that is free and available to present currently in Many issues can be solved or controlled with the use of medications a virtual format. If you are interested in additional information or would or therapies that would allow you to continue to remain independent like to schedule a presentation for your group, please feel free to email behind the wheel. devon-murray@ouhsc.edu.

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Choose the right container. Your miniature garden can be planted in almost anything: a flowerpot, a wine barrel, a basket, even an old wheelbarrel.

Just be sure that your container has holes in the base for drainage. If your container doesn't have drainage you will need to make them will a drill or hammer and a large nail. Miniature gardens that are planted in flowerpots can be utilized outdoors in the summer and brought inside during the colder months.

Plant selection will depend on your garden's location, theme, and scale of your garden. You want to be sure to check the plant tags at the nursery for light and water requirements. Try to match requirements as closely as possible as it is difficult to grow plants that need a lot of water in the same contain-

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A fairy garden is a small container garden or designated space in the garden that utilizes miniature plants and accessories. Creating a container fairy or gnome garden is a fun way to add a little whimsy to your garden or home. Here's how to get started.

First, choose a theme. Will your garden be sweet and delicate like a magical fairy garden; or bold and colorful like a gnome garden? Some themes you may wish to consider are a woodland theme, beach theme, farm theme, camping theme, Victorian garden theme, a wild west theme, or a kitchen garden theme. The possibilities are endless.

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Using accessories in your garden is what makes it a true fairy or gnome garden. Ceramic items are readily available in most hobby or craft shops and are generally scaled inch-to-foot, meaning 1" represents 1', similar to what is used in a dollhouse.

Don't forget that you can make accessories out of twigs, leaves, pinecones, bark, just about anything.

Using plants with different colors, forms, and textures is a great way to add interest to your garden.

Try adding contrast by using combinations of big leaves and small leaves, rounded leaves with lanceshaped leaves, plants with dark green foliage with something that has chartreuse foliage. Many garden centers now carry plants specifically labeled for fairy gardens. These are plants that have a slow growth habit and will typically stay small. While it is convenient to use these plants, don't limit yourself to them. Many plants are suitable for miniature gardens. The most difficult part of plant selection may be exercising restraint. It helps to take the container you plan to use to the garden center when shopping for plants and accessories. This way you can experiment with plant placement, making sure not to overcrowd your garden.

You will find many ideas for your garden in books from the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County.

Books in the library's collection include Miniature Gardens by Katie Elzer-Peters, Fairy Houses: How To Create Whimsical Homes For Fairy Folk by Sally J. Smith, Magical Miniature Gardens & Homes: Create Tiny Worlds Of Fairy Magic & Delight With Natural, Handmade Décor by Donni Webber, and Fairy House: How To Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More From Natural Materials by Mike & Debbie Schramer.

The soil or planting medium used will be determined by your plant selection. It is often recommended to use a bit of gravel in the bottom of the container to help with drainage. Remember, most plants do not like to have their roots in standing water. An all-purpose potting soil should be sufficient for most plants, but if you are using succulents, cactus, or herbs that thrive in dry conditions you may

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3. Buyers are looking for move-in-ready homes. Buyers used to seek out “fixer-uppers.” No longer is this the case, outdated kitchens and baths, unnecessary interior walls, old carpet that might be covering salvageable flooring—were all high on the list about 10 years ago. People could usually get homes with those problems at affordable prices then eagerly update and personalize them.

Currently, more buyers want homes that don't require a lot of work.

There's no doubt that it's an issue of not wanting to spend time and money.

People tend to be willing to do cosmetic upgrades, but they don't want to deal with expensive and extensive work such as replacing the roof or heating/cooling system. Knowing which renovations matter will increase resale value.

4. The "kitchen crush" is stronger than ever. The “heart of the home” still gets to the heart of us. Buyers across the board feel that the kitchen What are millennials looking for in their first home? What do repeat buyers want? What trends have changed? According to statistics recent- was the room that most motivated them to purchase their home. What ly published by Better Homes and Gardens, here is how the wish lists of are buyers looking for in kitchens? Islands are a big consideration in next-gen buyers can influence the hunt for your next nest and the sale of more ways than one—ample workspace and added room for seating, your current one. yes please! HIgher end appliances are in high demand as are specialty options, such as an ice machine, wine refrigerator or built-in coffee 1. Millennials purchase with a plan to stay. Millennials now tend to maker. Double ovens are also desirable for easy entertaining. Natural picture themselves staying for more than 10 years. Does this signal a new lighting and an open floor plan are also huge contributing factors. The view of the so-called starter home—the first house that people buy (and kitchen not only influences buyers' purchases but remains at the top of keep only a few years) to launch their homeownership? In some ways, the list when asked to describe the home of their dreams. Most buyers yes. Typical starter-home buyers are now investing in higher-end homes, will select a state-of-the-art kitchen as their most desired luxury over an and Millennials tend to want their first home to be their dream home. outdoor pool or a theater room.

They want features traditionally associated with move-up buyers, such as good school districts and more square footage. There seems to be a 5. The biggest factor for millennial buyers: It's a good investment. shift because Move-up buyers now compete with first-time buyers, and When naming the factors involved in their purchase, repeat buyers focus Boomers seem to be looking closer at the traditionally “starter homes” on features (size and style, for example); millennial buyers said home2. The home-buying process takes longer than it used to. First time ownership was a step toward financial stability and adulthood. To maxbuyers tend to spend an average of five months from research to clos- imize the investment, Realtors recommend buyers picture themselves ing; repeat buyers did it in four. In 2012, a National Association of Re- as “someday sellers.” Things that are beneficial to consider are: Is this altors study found the process took first-time buyers only three months a growing, active area? Are we looking at the most expensive home in and repeat buyers two-and-a-half months. One possible reason for the the neighborhood? Resale value is an important thing to consider when longer hunt is the array of online property search sites. Another factor buying. One can never predict what life changes are around the next that can stretch the time frame is the loan process. That's why agents corner that will make a move necessary. consistently recommend getting pre-approved.

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Haley Hibbets, 8th grader at Waller School, reThe Enid Highan School Baseball team Middle has continued to cently won the #1 Singles division of theafter Oklahoma State improve throughout this season.

Just the midway Jr. High Tennis Championship held at Tulsa Union High point in the 2021 season, the Plainsmen are finding their School.

TheJake EnidMcCool Public Schools Jr. High (7th, 8th and 9th grove and is a big part of that success. grade) tennis team qualified for the State Tournament in the last Jake tournament of thebaseball year at Shawnee.

The teamsince was has played for the Plainsmen led all year by Haley, as the #1 singles player. middle school and has had his sights set on starting for the Plainsmen the entire time. His motivation was then, and Haley fourbe losses in day school matches this still is, tohad be 20 thewins bestand he can every when he shows spring, with three of her losses coming against the same up to practice or games. That motivation had paid off, as girl, Henderson, one of the top-ranked girlsoutfield in the he isTokara currently the 1st baseman and plays in the state.

In six Jr. High tournaments, she finished 3rd for the Plainsmen. The starting position is one he hasonce, had 2nd three times, and won two tournaments, including the to work hard and be patient for. His advice to upcoming State Championship. athletes is to “work as hard as you can every day.”

challenge in their lives. “This I have that matches. you can’t The give nique which has helped me year improve andlearned win close up no matter how bad things seem.”

Jake goes on to an semifinals were especially tough because I played a say girl that being beat me athlete has helped prepare himnervous for this going type ofin,event.

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I was but after the an match lete hasthe made me a better person be started, nerves went away and I because was able ittohas pulltaught it out inme thehow 3rdto set.” self-disciplined in many different Through the support of her situations.” parents, Haley is able to have two veryJake accomplished private plans on extending coaches, Matt Lopez and Vladica his academic and athletic career Babic (a past Oklahoma at Northwestern Oklahoma State State University Tennis Player) of where he will Oakplay wood Country Club aasdegree well as baseball and pursue in her Enid Public Schools Jr. High Business. Coach Gore, the Enid coaches Dusty Quarles and Nina High head baseball coach adds Gregory.

She practices with the that “Jake has had to work very Jr. High team and also puts in a hard to get to where he is at tolot of extra practice with her priday.” vate coaches via clinics, strength and conditioning training, and We look forward to seefootwork clinics. Coach Quarles ing Jake continue that hard work had this to say about Haley: and play at the next level. He “Haley is such a competitor. She will continue a long tradition of puts in the work every day, which Plainsmen baseball players dois evident in her success. She ing beyondahead high has agreat very things bright future school. of her and that extends beyond just tennis. I’m proud of her and excited to watch her grow as a student-athlete.” Coach Gregory echoes the praise for Haley: “Haley is one of the most hard working, dedicated and humble athletes I’ve had the pleasure to be around. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to be around her and watch her compete this season!”

As a true student-athlete, Haley also maintains a 4.0 GPA, is a memSpeaking of the State Championship, Haley said “I was really proud ber of Waller STUCO and the National Jr. Honor Society along with This past year has been different for everyone to say the least, of myself for winning State. I have been working really hard on tech- playing softball. and for athletes around the world, including Jake, it is just another 30 | JUNE 2021 | ENID MONTHLY

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by Gracie Holder, CHS Senior

As the school year and final sports are coming to a close, the introduction to a new era is present for those who wish to broaden their competitive realm: traveling-sporting teams. The regulation of a variety of summer sports ranging from soccer and tennis to golf and basketball showcases the inclination of athletes to improve themselves during their summer breaks. Although some athletes may choose to simply await their school sporting season, there are a large number of athletes that choose to commit to summer sports to refine their skills. Alice Watkins, Chisholm High School athlete shares her perspective on how competitive summer basketball team has aided her as an athlete.

Alice has been actively a part of competitive summer basketball for the past five years: starting in 6th grade. Her summer basketball team is an organization called Oklahoma Shock. Because of her loyalty to this organization and its intentions, Alice has devoted many hours and weekends with her team in the summer in hopes that her participation would lead to success in her future. Alice talks about the amount of time the summer competitive basketball team requires of her. “We practice once a week as a team. I like what we work on while we are there, and it is challenging while still being fun. My coaches encourage us to work on ourselves as individual players. This often leads them to challenge us to put in extra work on our own. Furthermore, over the summer we play about 32-40 games together,” Watkins said.

While many student-athletes wish to spend their summer in relaxation from their distinguished sports, this is not the case for Watkins. As she mentioned, not only is the number of hours invested vital but the traveling experience is important as well: “My team travels frequently in the summer. We usually have tournaments every two weeks during the summer weekends—mostly traveling to Oklahoma City and Edmond. Additionally, we also attempt to play in Kansas, usually in the Wichita area—seeking tournaments with new, intensified competition. This year we are going to Kentucky for a tournament as well.”

Although Alice devotes time practicing, playing, and traveling for her summer-competitive basket-

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ball team, she also is granted opportunities that further enrich her summer experience and development of her friendships with others. For reference, Alice embarked on the most treasured aspect of her commitment to her summer basketball team.

“My favorite part of playing during the summer is witnessing the level of competition from all areas.

The games themselves are always energetic and competitive. It is also a completely different experience than school ball which is a nice contrast,” Watkins says. For those who are able, Watkins promotes the advantages of a summer sporting team due to the enriching experience it reaps; reinforcing individual improvement leads to the refinement of a team as a whole.

Watkins conveyed. This dedication to playing in the off-season has truly transformed how her regular season is played. Lastly, learning from adversities in the game of basketball have made her cognizant of improvements and beneficial tips: “The commitment to this team affects me as a player by wanting to see myself succeed. There is always competition at every practice and tournament for me—making me want to challenge myself and work hard on what I need to improve on.”

Alice has already begun practice for her summer basketball season. Her first showcase tournament will be May 8-9. Best of luck to you, Alice!

Finally, Alice described why this commitment is essential to her responsibilities as an athlete in the long run. “Playing in the off-season with my summer team has made me the player that I am today. Without my summer coaches and teammates, I would not know the game or play the game of basketball like I do today. It definitely prepares me for the upcoming school season—mentally and physically,”

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Autry, NOC and NWOSU Play Key Roles in Economic Development

The number one driver in a company’s decision to locate in a community is whether there is a reliable pipeline of skilled employees to fill their jobs. This is one reason that we value our education partners as a key component of our local economic development strategy. Enid is fortunate to be able to offer career-tech, college, and university classes to our students and job seekers. Enid Public Schools, Autry Technology Center, Northern Oklahoma College, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University each play a unique role in training Enid’s workforce.

the state who don’t understand the value and impact that our regional university system has on the economies of the areas they serve. There is discussion that Oklahoma would benefit from consolidating all funding and learning to the two largest state universities. Those of us in more remote parts of the state know the error in this thinking. Without NOC and NWOSU in Enid, we would opportunity to train our nurses, business people, teachers, and others right here at home.

Each of our schools offers something different. Autry has more than In NW Oklahoma there is a skills gap that continues to grow as com- 25 career programs and offers a wide variety of evening and weekend panies are looking for trained employees with at least some education short-term courses and certifications for many diverse career fields from beyond high school. cosmetology to robotAccording to a report ics. NOC is a nationally Local Skills Gap Analysis

by Oklahoma Office recognized institution for Workforce Develwhere students can opment in 2019, 29% earn an associate's of the population in the degree in 36 differ2019 Attainment 15% 33% 29% 15% 8% western region had atent programs. Northtained at least an assowestern Oklahoma ciate's degree, certifiState University offers cate, or some college 29-degree programs 2024 New Jobs 16% 2% 64% 20% while 15% had at least including, 19 including a bachelor's degree. bachelor's degrees, 9 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% To meet the demand graduate degrees, and expected by 2024, an online doctorate of Less than High School High School* Associates/Certificate/Credential/Some College (ACCS) Bachelors Graduate 64% of the population nurse practitioner. The *or Less than High School with Certificate or On the Job will need an associeconomic impact of ate degree, certificate, having these classes Source: Emsi- economicmodeling.com- 2020.1 or some college for the jobs created. Jobs that will demand at least a in town is felt for generations. bachelor's degree will also increase to 20%.

Whether you are just graduating high school or looking to change To work to close the skills gap, ERDA along with our education and careers, Autry Tech, NOC Enid, and NWOSU Enid can help prepare industry partners are coming together to discuss solutions through the you for the next step. NOC Enid: 580-548-2275 or www.noc.edu NWOElevate Enid Education & Workforce Development committee. Since SU-Enid 580-237-0334 or www.nwosu.edu Autry Tech www.autrytech. forming in 2020, the group has met regularly to discuss strategies on edu or 580-242-2750. raising awareness of education opportunities available in Enid, how to train more of our students and job seeks for the positions available in [1] Local Skills Gap Analysis information was compiled by the Westour region, and promote the open jobs available. Through the utilization ern Oklahoma Workforce Development Area (WFDA). The analysis of the career pathways model, a development of a workforce office at represents 25 Oklahoma counties: Alfalfa, Beaver, Beckham, Blaine, Autry Technology Center progress has been made towards these goals Cimarron, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Greer, Harmon, Harper, to have a trained and ready workforce.

Jackson, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Major, Noble, Payne, Roger Mills, Texas, Washita, Woods, and Woodward. Source: Emsi-economicmodeling.

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Howdy Okies! It’s me again, having the privilege of discussing the great outdoors here in Northwest Oklahoma. Spring turkey season has just wrapped up. Spring season ran from April 6-May 6 this year. The Tom turkeys were out spreading their tail feathers wide doing their annual strut, trying to entice the hens. Reports were relatively strong in our part of the state with a good number of harvested turkeys. Unlike fall turkey season, the male turkeys (Toms and Jakes) are out wondering about looking for a female counterpart. As such, a hunter typically dawns his best camo and facemask (hopefully in addition to mosquito/ tick repellant) and uses either a mouth call, a box call or a slate call to get the males to wander on over. Decoys are generally used and sometimes it’s amazing how quickly a young Jake will come sprinting in. The old wise Toms however can be frustrating and stubborn. Every call generally is returned by a booming gobble, but many times they hang just outside of reach. On occasion a hunter is lucky enough to get an old Tom to strut in just close enough for a shot. I don’t know about you, but my favorite way to cook wild turkey is the same way one cooks a chicken fried steak. Perhaps not the healthiest option, but with limited numbers of Toms (depending on region), it certainly can’t be a diet killer.

Be sure to check your local regulations as to how many turkeys one can legally take. Additionally, like deer, turkeys must be immediately tagged in the location of the kill, tagged and checked in with the Department of Wildlife. Evidence of sex (beard or attached foot) must remain on the animal until it reaches its final destination. Oklahoma has made it easy to check in tagged animals on their E-check system at www.wildlifedepartment.com (or the department’s mobile app).

Even if a shot isn’t fired, turkey hunting is a tremendous way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and viewing other wildlife of our great state. Happy hunting!

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Pimento Cheese Summertime is supposed to be a great time to relax, but sometimes if you are the one in charge of all the cooking, it is a little more difficult to relax. I think that’s why folks invented sandwich fillings like pimento cheese. It’s practically a staple in every refrigerator in the South and in ours for a week or so out of every month.

This classic filling is so easy, I wonder how the good folks who sell it ready to spread make a living…that falls into a category of food for thought or thoughts on food. Growing up I never thought much about pimento cheese—it was just something put in a container and made by a producer named Price. (They still do and it is still available in our local markets.)

I don’t think she gave much thought to the cheese-making process in that aging played a significant role in creating EXTRA sharp cheddar.

The real mayonnaise had to be the best you could buy—none of this miracle substitute would do.

Being a member of Southern Foodways Alliance I had the privilege of participating in a project to gather recipes and recollections of pimento cheese from participants across the American South. It was an education on the process and I discovered my mother-in-law wasn’t the only Southerner who was particular about her pimento cheese!

These days I prefer to keep it simple without all the extra fanfare. I don’t grate my own cheese and I use twice the amount of pimentos just Then I learned from my very particular Mother-in-law that “pimenna" to include any extra vegetables where I can in our diet. Including the cheese is something of a specialty and deserving of using the best posjuice means a little less mayo (just trying to keep the stuff a little heart sible ingredients in specific amounts and combined in particular tried healthier if possible.) Variations abound with the additions of Hatch chiland true techniques to produce a mixture unique to the handed-down ies, green chilis, jalapenos, fresh chopped dill, green onions tops and family preferences. all, crisp chopped bacon, even toasted pecans! You can even use other cheeses and cheese combos. Taco or Mexican blend cheeses are easy My Mother-in-law was very specific when instructing me on the finer to find and make tempting alternatives to experiment with the next time points of making ‘Pimenna" Cheese. First, it was important to grate EX- you are hungry for something unique to spread on a sandwich or crackTRA Sharp Cheddar Cheese yourself on the big hole side of the grater. er. Any way you grate it or stir it, “pimenna” cheese is a keeper for any This was important because the cheese had to be FRESH. season. Did I mention using it in your next grilled cheese sandwich?

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