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Mike Klemme:
Celebrating Enid!
Timeless Beauty: The Frantz Mansion Surrender and Change: The Sean Gallagher Band
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OCTOBER 2010
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Enid Kids Complete a Marathon!
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Timeless Beauty: The Frantz Mansion
Continental Resources Great Land Run partnered with Be Fit Kids to add 2 ne w youth fitness runs to this year’s event.
This grand brick home with a second stor y balcony stretching across the front is a proud symbol of the community’s history.
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The Palecek Scholars
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E-Fluff: Embrace Your Curves
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Feed the Neighborhood 2010
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In 1990 Harry and Ethel Palecek, with the help of their family, established an endowed scholarship for students from the areas of Garfield and Noble Counties who attend Oklahoma State University. I admit being a cur vy gal has its challenges; ho wever, I am in good company. There are curvy women in all sizes and finding a good fit is sometimes difficult but never impossible.
World Harvest Church along with 14 other cooperating chur ches and several corporate sponsors put on the Backpacks For Kids on Sunday, Aug. 8, at two Enid locations: Government Springs Park and Crosslin Park.
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Surrender & Change: The Sean Gallagher Band There have been lots of melodious, joyful sounds soulfully emanating from the Enid home of Sean Gallagher.
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Mike Klemme: Celebrating Enid!
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Be-Witched: Tary Davis’ Witch Collection
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Jacksons of Enid/ETA Tennis Tournament
ETOWN COVER STORY
Klemme decided he could do better than just telling folks why E nid is his favorite city. He wanted to show them.
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When Tary Davis of Enid got a witch figurine as a gift for her end of S eptember birthday, little did she know that years later she would be a serious collector of all things witchy.
If you field it, they will come. And USTA-registered tennis players came in droves to the 4th annual Jacksons of Enid/ETA Adult Open on Aug. 20-23, held for the second consecutive year at the Crosslin Park tennis courts. 4
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October 2010 Volume 4, Number 5
Managing Director Editor-in-Chief Art Director Project Coordinator Etown Promotions Director
Frank Baker Cindy Allen Amber Curtis Lynne Benkendorf Cathy Nulph
Writers
Christy Northcutt Dave Kinnamon Megan Lynn Sutton Molly Helm Trina Walker Cody Flemming Jamie Hildabrand
Photographers
Muncy Photography MotoPhoto Cammeron Kaiser Rachel Hancock Sean Farmer
Account Executives
Cathy Nulph Jamie Hildabrand
ON THE COVER Fireworks by Western Enterprises Photo by Mike Klemme
SUGGESTIONS Do you have an idea for future stories for Etown? We’re always looking for good ideas of people and places to featur e. If you have a suggestion, give us a call at 580-548-8186 or e-mail fbaker@eaglemkt.com. Etown Magazine • P.O. Box 1192 • Enid, OK 73702-1192 • 580-548-8186 6
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Enid Kids Complete a Marathon!
by Christy Northcutt of Fit Chicks • Photo by Rachel Hancock
Continental Resources Great Land Run partnered with Be Fit Kids to add 2 new youth fitness runs to this year’s event . Thirty-one kids registered for the Marathon Training program and countless others participated in the FUN RUN on Saturday, September 18th. It was a fun day of fitness for the entir e family. By running and logging 25 miles over the summer, Enid’s marathon training kids qualified to r un their final 1.2 miles on the Be Fit Kids course at the Continental R esources Great Land Run. They proudly wore their t-shirts that clearly stated on the front, “I completed a Marathon!” while they lead their peers in a Fun Run down Maine Street. It was a great accomplishment for the kids and their families. We’ve all heard the alarming statistics that 30% of our nations youth are overweight and that if we don’t intervene they will become overweight adults with numerous health issues lowering their quality of life. However, the 450+ kids that have participated in Be Fit Kids events since May are a testament that Enid’s kids want to make a change! I encourage every family to incorporate the Be Fit Kids goals into their lives. Strive to include activities in your day that improved your child’s cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, selfesteem, attitude toward fitness, and family bond. D on’t just send your kids out to play, go play with them! Invite your family to play soccer or to join y ou on a walk. Talk about physical activity as an oppor tunity to take care of your body, rather than a punishment or a chor e. Praise, reward and encourage activity. Set goals and have everyone track their activities and progress. “A parent’s active lifestyle is a powerful stimulus for a child, “ says Edward Laskowski, M.D., co-director of the Sports Medicine Center at Mayo Clinic. “You are a role model for your
children; set a good example by making physical activity a priority in your life.” Limited Screen Time: No more than one to two hours a day. Establishing a Routine: Set aside time each day. Start small and gradually increase as your kids become more fit. Let Children Set the Pace: Find things your kids like to do. Let them choose. Promote Activity not Exercise: Keep it fun! If your kids are older and your family wants to focus on spor tspecific games and drills visit www.KidsFitness101.com for great ideas. Their site includes training tips for soccer, football, basketball and baseball. “Incorporating physical activity into your children’s lives does much more than promote a healthy weight,” Dr. Laskowski says. “It sets the foundation for a lifetime of fitness and good health.”
In health, Christy Northcutt
Fit Chicks Owner & Instructor Nationally Certified AFAA & NETA Group Fitness Instructor Stroller Fit Certified Instructor Core Restore Certified Fitness Instructor Youth Fitness Certified Instructor Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist Questions? Email christy.northcutt@fitchicksenid.com 7
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Timeless Beauty:
The Frantz Mansion By Trina Walker
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Photos by MotoPhoto’ s Martin Bowles
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n the early 1900’s, prominent members of Enid society began building homes in what is today kno wn as the Kenwood District. In 1906, a beautiful new-classical home was build by Edmund Frantz and his wife Grace. Today, this grand brick home with a second story balcony stretching across the front is a proud symbol of the community’s history. Designed by New York architect A.A Crowell, the home boasts a variety of brick styles. This feature is due to the fact that Edmund Frantz was president of the Enid Vitrified Brick and Tile Company. With a full supply of bricks at his disposal, Edmund chose to use a wide selection of styles to cr eate his home. Josh Morrison is now living in the
home owned by Sue Mason. Josh has worked diligently to bring the home back to its original glor y. Original inlaid wood floors and detailed moldings run throughout the house. Details, like the pillars gracing the entryway and the grand staircase in the entry, make this home stand out amongst others built around this time. When looking up through the staircase, one can’t help but notice the stained glass ceiling glowing overhead. Josh explains that it is actually the floor to the ballroom located on the third floor. Skylights from above light the glass. While not currently a functional ballroom, the glass floor panels ar e still in good condition and ready to be walked across. Josh envisions the third floor being turned into a large r elaxing
master suite, but for now, it serves as extra storage space. In the mean time, Josh can relax in front of one of the fiv e fireplaces in the home. Three are on the main level, with two located upstairs. Each fir eplace is different, from the heavy wood mantel with plaster tile surrounding to the more delicately designed mosaic tile work on the front parlor fireplace. Every room is graced with beautiful detail and craftsmanship. With so many beautiful rooms from which to choose, it would be difficult to pick a favorite. However difficult, Josh attests that his favorite spot is the tranquil balcony overlooking the street. Lounge chairs provide a comfortable spot to enjoy the summer breeze and soft lighting through the window.
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By Trina Walker Photos by MotoPhoto’ s Martin Bowles
very year in mid June, a select few Parisians are invited to secretive Dîners en Blanc. These white parties are a popular way for partygoers to enjoy spontaneous gatherings at public spaces normally forbidden in Paris. While living abroad, Josh Morrison of Enid discovered his love for entertaining and relaxing with good friends and good food. Josh felt that hosting a spontaneous white party would be a fun way to bring a little bit of Paris back home. While there is no Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triumph here in Enid, Josh’s home makes a fine substitute. The old Frantz mansion owned by Sue Mason in the Kenwood district provided the perfect ambiance for the evening’s festivities. According to Josh, the location of Parisian white parties are kept secret until the last minute, so the par ty can go undetected by Parisian police. Thankfully, Josh’s white party did not involve secretive means to keep the Enid police unawares. Keeping with the theme, partygoers wear white to distinguish themselves, as well as to keep cool during these summer par ties. Traditionally, Parisian white party guests will bring along a chair and food
for one. Once there, each guest will pass their food on to the person seated next to them. However, Josh provided the food for all at his party since his culinary expertise included steamed mussels Beurre Blanc. With around 20 guests present, the gathering was small by Parisian standards but that did not put a damper on the mood. From t-shirts to dresses reminiscent of old Hollywood, white was the color of the evening. Several guests commented on how there was a certain timeless feel about the party. Whether it was the beauty of the historic home or the simplicity of the white garb, the party feeling was of a more simplistic time. The dining room held three large tables to seat the party guests. Each table was of course covered with simple white tablecloths and decorated with lovely natural floral arrangements created by Faith Farm, a Hope Outreach project close to Josh’s heart as his new position with the CDSA involves working with non-profits organizations throughout the community. The meal began with a simple fr esh spinach leaf salad with a vinaigrette dressing as Josh says he is partial to simple fla11
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vors in order for the natural taste of the food to come through. The steamed mussels Beurre Blanc has a rich and tantalizing smell of seafood and leeks. The Beurre Blanc is a very simple soup full of steamed muscles ser ved with baguette bread, similar to French onion soup. Leeks are related to onions but are much milder, offering the sweet onion flavor without the bite. Continuing the theme of simple dishes prepared with the idea of enhancing natu ral flavors, Josh made a dessert of blackberries, blueberries and strawberries topped with a mixture of ricotta cheese, sugar and a touch of cinnamon. The light, fresh dessert was finished off with butter cookies dipped in chocolate. By keeping the meal simple and tasty, the focus of the party was able to be about friendship and enjoyment of the evening. Josh has always enjoyed preparing meals, but his time spent in E urope expanded his taste and abilities in the kitchen. Josh spent three and a half years living in Brighton, England and Brussels, Belgium working as a marketing agent for 12
a production company. The company toured across Europe putting on cabaret shows. Josh promoted the show and booked venues for the company’s performances. “I never wanted to be a tourist,” says Josh. “I wanted to get to the local flav or.” And it was Josh’s persistence that got him into local kitchens. “I was tenacious about getting recipes and learning to cook,” laughs Josh. This tenacity paid off as Josh now has learned the tricks of the trade fr om cooks all across Europe. Josh says his experience in Europe is something he would not trade for any thing. He expanded his horizons, grew as a person and grew culturally, but in the end he was ready to find his way back home. “It is funny that I have been away for so long and been to so many differ ent places and finally found my niche back home where I grew up.” And now, Josh can share a little slice of Europe with his friends in Enid through such parties as Dîners en Blanc.
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CDSA Chief Financial Officer Linda Record at CDSA’s future Home
CDSA Capital Campaign CDSA Staff and volunteers will be staying very busy working on the Capital Campaign project. With the purchase and renovation of the old Newman’s building located downtown, the CDSA is creating a non-profit center in which multiple organizations can be housed together. This hub will allow each organization to share resources. It is about pooling resources together in order to help people change their lives. The vision, according to the CDSA, is to build a place wher e services are easily accessed and where non-profits can collaborate, innovate, and use resources wisely to build a brighter future for the children. Executive Director Cheri Ezzell is particularly excited about the Early Childhood Resource Center planned as part of the Capital Campaign. Parents and childcare providers can come to the CDSA’s early childhood center for information, resources and support to assist in the task of building potential in children. All of the rest of the CDSA staff have put their hearts and souls into making this campaign a reality and are working tirelessly to improve the lives of the area youth.
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The Palecek Scholars By Megan Lynn Sutton Photos by Cammeron Kaiser
Current Scholars & guests Kevin Thedford, Adrian Nault, Zach Spellins, Randy Hathoot, Jean Neese, Bob Neese, Shane Pendleton, Austin Pettus, David Trojan, Sharon Trojan & Vincent “Charley” Palecek Current scholars not pictured are Justin Dvorak, Courtney Harman & Andy Nelson
In 1990 Harry and Ethel Palecek, with the help of their family, established an endowed scholarship for students from the areas of Garfield and Noble Counties who attend Oklahoma State University. Mrs. Palecek chose recipients whose values she held in high regard, mainly those who were committed to work hard, study hard, and give back to their communities. Twenty years ago, two students from Waukomis and Perry were the first students to become scholarship recipients. Since that time under the careful management and direction of the Oklahoma State University Foundation, the Harry and Ethel Palecek Endowed Scholarship has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarship assistance to 52 Palecek scholars, and the endowment has increased to more than $350,000. During their lives
recipients were selected personally by Ethel Palecek and her sister, Beaulah Newell, with the assistance of her attorney, David Trojan of Field, Trojan and Long, P.C., Enid, Oklahoma and his wife, Sharon. The former and present Palecek scholars attended the annual recognition dinner hosted this year at Oakwood Country Club on July 29th. The scholars shared with each other their memories and expe riences as a member of the Palecek Scholar family. As part of the scholarship, Ethel requested that all scholars be recognized and honored at an dinner for the students and their parents. “A unique aspect of the Palecek scholarship is the recipients have the opportunity to meet members of the Palecek family,” says Sharon Trojan, who helps select the recip-
Past scholars & guests: Shannon Andrews, Levi McGee, Jill Bauer, Michael Aholt, Katerina Kratochvilova, Annie Reim Coble, Heather Gappa Fahlenkamp, Jean Neese, Bob Neese, V incent “Charley” Palecek, Jennifer Hoffsommer Lloyd, Sharon Trojan & David Trojan
ients. “The scholars learn that the Paleceks’ generosity is a personal charge to each of them to give of themselves in service to others.” The annual recognition dinner also provides an opportunity for students to share a meal and provide a chance for past scholars to give advice and recommendations to the new students regarding university life and serving their communities. At this year’s scholarship dinner, nine scholarship recipients (listed below) were honored for the 2010 – 2011 school term. Also present was the OSU Foundation, represented by Abby Fox, Cody Murphy and Annie Coble who was herself a former Palecek scholar. One thing is for sure, the Paleceks would be proud of their scholars and the legacy they share with them. Past scholars range from a Naval officer to a minister to teachers to farmers to business pr ofessionals. Three of the past scholars work for Oklahoma State University. Even though Harry and Ethel Palacek are not with us, they have left behind a wonderful legacy that will be carried on b y their friends and family for many years, all for the benefit of Oklahoma students. For the 2010 – 2011 school term ther e are nine students on scholarship: Justin Dvorak, Perry; Adrian Nault, Enid; Courtney Harman, Stillwater; Zach Spellins, Enid; Austin Pettus, Lahoma; Randy Hathoot, Enid; Kevin Thedford, Enid; Shane Pendleton, Enid; Andy Nelson, Carrier. 15
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Keeping Enid’s Quality of Life Alive
by Jamie Hildabrand
through their activities, can charge enough to cover their production costs,” said David Hume, co-founder of Park Avenue Thrift. The series of fundraising events will be hosted on site of each r espective organization, culminating with Maxine Austin’s 100th birthday on Saturday, October 23rd. “The USO Show is going to be stellar,” Nightengale said. “Enid is a generous community,” Hume believes. Both co-founders of Park Avenue Thrift encourage people to start contributing online. Visit www.EnidGives.org for additional details.
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axine Austin will be joining an elite club of centenarians this month, but she is far prouder of the club she is currently spearheading. It is not a club one has to be for tunate enough to live up to, but a club to contribute to Enid’s fortune instead—and everyone is invited to join. In fact, that is Maxine’s birthday wish. Be an Enid Philanthropist invites the people of Enid to raise a quar ter of a million dollars for five of our city’s hallmarks: Gaslight Theatre, Pegasys, Main Street Enid, Leonardo’s, and Enid Symphony Orchestra.
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Park Avenue Thrift has partnered with this effort, and will match every dollar raised up to $125,000. “When you give, you’re really giving more,” said Paula Nightengale, cofounder of Park Avenue Thrift. “The goal is to give each of these agencies an extra $50,000 for their operating budgets.” Maxine Austin defies anyone “to find a community the relative size of Enid that has so much to offer its citi zens.” This is why the upkeep of these organizations is imperative. “None of these organizations,
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E-Fluff Wrap yourself in confidence:
Embrace your Curves By Cathy Nulph, E-Fluff Extraordinaire Photos by Rachel Hancock
Cathy Nulph
Tammy Wilson sports animal print maxi & Brighton Jewelry
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My dear sisters in fashion, shopping for clothes should be a fun experience. I love it! I am on a first-name basis with most of the local boutique o wners and department store sales associates. They always give great tips and tricks on ho w to look like a fashionista. I admit being a curvy gal has its challenges; ho wever, I am in good company. There are curvy women in all sizes and finding a good fit is sometimes difficult but nev er impossible. I recently went shopping and picked up a dr ess I thought would compliment my physique. A w ell-meaning friend made the comment that the style was for "slender"
Nicole Winfield checks out the Brighton Jewelry
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girls. Ouch! Now I’m not exactly slender, but I have finally learned to accept my body as I wait to arriv e at that ever-illusive magic size.
Did you know 75 percent of American women are disappointed with their appearance? Why are we so hard on ourselves and each other? Sisters, we are all in the same boat in this life; let ’s aim for some smooth sailing. Look in the mirr or, find one positive feature, and accentuate it (although I recommend using a little caution when accentuating your cleavage.) I recently invited several friends together at For You Boutique and told them to w ear a cute dress or pick a selection that they wouldn’t normally try on. (This is a fashion tip you might want to tr y yourself.) Here, you can see the results: beautiful ladies in a range of siz es embracing their curves.
So have fun with it. And be kind to each other!
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Megan Miller shows off her dress from For You
Nicole & Tammy agree; Cindy Hill looks curvalicious in her new fall dress.
Katherine Olson models her outfit from For You
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By Dave Kinnamon Photos by Rachel Hancock Pictured: Carol Newman, Sheila Holmes, Brian Engel, & Barbara Stone
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ll of us need a little helping boost from time to time. The boost could be in the form of a nicely-turned compliment, a steaming cup of joe handed to us on a dragging morning, an errand done in our stead, or countless other examples of kindness. Students, with their long lists of required school supplies, need a boost at the beginning of ev ery school year. They need backpacks to place their colossal amounts of school supplies and, later, their issued school textbooks. With that in mind, World Harvest Church, along with 14 other cooperating churches and several corporate sponsors, put on the Backpacks For Kids on Sunday, Aug. 8, at two Enid locations: Government Springs Park and Crosslin Park. Corporate sponsors this year included Advance Food Co., Continental Resources, Wako, and Cummins Construction Co., said Cindy Hakel, public relations organizer for Feed The Neighborhood. Backpacks For Kids dispensed
2,000 free backpacks loaded with all start-up-the-year school supplies to Enid school children this year, Hakel said. The free backpacks were given to children from grades Kindergarten to 8th who had a parent or guardian present with them. Inside the backpack were school essentials including pencils, markers, paper, crayons, erasers, and spiral notebooks. Also included were $15 shoe vouchers for use at K-Mart and a $6 voucher for underwear or socks. There also were 40 brand new bicycles given to lucky kids chosen from a random drawing. At 4:30 p.m., the line for Backpacks For Kids complete encircled the pond at Government Springs Park, and grew steadily until the free backpack issue began. The official start of the backpacks giveaway was nearly providential. Literally right at 5 p.m., a partially clear, partially sunny sky belted out a loud crack of thunder, which, coupled with a minimal amount of black storm
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clouds, ominously portended a rain storm. Given that Backpacks For Kids is held in the context of what in one sense amounts to a huge, community-wide picnic (with someone else buying, cooking, and ser ving all the food) a heavy thunderstorm could have been a real spoiler. “The thunder at 5 p.m. was almost like God saying, ‘Go!,’” Mendenhall said. But it didn’t rain. Well, it sprinkled, barely, for about a minute, after the preternatural “starting gun” of the Backpacks For Kids 2010. It was over 100 degrees on Aug. 8, so the light sprinkling of rain appeared to have a cooling effect on many of the over 5,000 Enid residents estimated to have attended this year. Backpacks For Kids was one par t of the larger event Feed The Neighborhood, also held on Sunday, Aug. 8. Feed The Neighborhood was begun by Pastor Brad Mendenall and the World Harvest Church in 1998 in order “to extend the hand of Jesus to the city, to help get outside the walls of the church and make a difference in the community,” Mendenhall told E-Town a few minutes after the backpacks giveaway began at 5 p.m., on an extremely hot and muggy Sunday afternoon. “Every year, it keeps getting bigger,” Mendenhall said. Karis Aebi, Feed The Neighborhood coordinator, feels deeply committed to help the Enid community because of her faith and for very personal reasons, as well. “The kids who are here today represent about one-third of the elementary kids in the Enid Public School System. I’m a single mother, and it means a lot to me to be able to do something for others,” Aebi said. Hakel and Aebi both said they give, too, out of a gratefulness and the blessings that have been given them. Both women are cancer survivors. “I just celebrated my five years cancer-free today,” Aebi said, unsuccessful in her visible effor ts to stifle her tears. Mendenhall began Feed The Neighborhood 12 years ago in order to “do something for people in our backyard,” he said. It began, that first
year, in 1998, at the par king lot of World Harvest Church, and Mendenhall envisioned it, that first year, as a sort of back-to-school bash. After witnessing firsthand the needs of many who showed up, the focus changed beginning the next event. “The first year, we ran out of school supplies early, and we realized we stumbled upon a need in the community,” Mendenhall said. The focus of Feed The Neighborhood, though still including a huge feeding of grilled food, sides, and condiments, shifted to backpacks, school essentials, and other school preparations, like fresh haircuts. There were 17 volunteer barbers giving kids haircuts under one of the gaz ebos at Government Springs Park. “When you have 15 churches come together and unite around a common cause, to do something for the community, it’s real special,” Mendenhall said. “Feed The Neighborhood is a time when churches break down their denominational walls and come together. I firmly believe that everyone wants to help and to do something for their community,” he said. “Hopefully this is going to giv e somebody a hand up and not just a handout. If you have a family with three or four kids in it, buying school supplies can be a real financial hardship,” Mendenhall said.
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Kallie Clonts & D.C. from The House FM
Brittney Corbin, Lexi Hemphill,David Brater, Kaine Pritchett
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By Candace Krebbs Photos By Rachel Hancock
PLAY IT SAFE TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN ENHANCED BY DIVERSITY OF THERAPIES AND ENVIRONMENTS
Many creative therapies using music, art and play are available to help a child str uggling with mental health issues, but some situations call for full time care, according to Rebecca Kroeker Livesay, founder and director of Associated Therapeutic Ser vices. “We are so fortunate to have Integris Meadowlake Behavioral Health Hospital here locally where children can be admitted, and the whole family can be included in the process,” she says. The 50-bed facility is the only one of its kind in Nor thwest Oklahoma with the closest alternatives in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Director Don Henderson says the treatment center caters to people from Enid and surrounding rural areas, bringing in public school educators to teach ever ything from calculus to special education.
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“Inpatient care is a last resor t,” Henderson says. “If a child can be treated outside of the hospital, then they should be in out-patient care. But when they need extreme str ucture, we’re here to meet those needs.” Referring a child to inpatient care is a difficult decision and one that is made carefully with input from everyone involved. “We share input and work on a plan together , so parents are active par ticipants in the treatment and referral process,” Livesay says. Every situation is unique, and long-ter m commitment to a coordinated program of care is important for success, says Jonni Car ter, a behavioral health rehabilitation specialist at ATS. “I remember one girl who was in therapy for over a year ,” Carter recalls. “She was admitted to Meadowlake, where her stay lasted 2 or 3 months. The family was really on-board with her treatment. But when she got home, it fell through, so she was re-admitted. The second time around it really clicked.” Both ATS and Meadowlake Hospital offer many unique therapies and a variety of different environments. At ATS, beautiful physical grounds allow kids to enjoy the outdoors when they need a change from a clinical setting. At the hospital, they’ve been engaged in helping to decorate many of the distinctive therapy spaces, including a color ful music room equipped with bells, drums and unusual, soothing instruments like a “rain stick.” “I don’t think you’ll find many hospital music rooms so fully equipped,” says Chelsea Waddle, Meadowlake’s access center specialist. “The dr ums in particular are such a great resource for helping get the anger out in a constr uctive way.” The programs give kids room for creative self-expression along with str ucture. “They feel safe here,” she says. “Being a smaller facility, we’re really able to provide one-on-one attention. W e can also separate them into small groups, which are great for reinforcing the lessons they’ve had in therapy sessions.” Children today are used to constant stimulation, so Henderson’s team seeks multiple ways to engage them. Livesay, a registered play therapist, says alter natives ranging from puppetry to sand tray therapy offer the best chance for finding something developmentally appropriate and personally resonant to connect with each child. “Breaking down the lyrics of a song, for example, might be more comfor table for a teenager than traditional types of therapy,” she says. Communication between the hospital and outpatient therapists ensures consistency and fol low-up. After 20 years serving as a Department of Human Services county director, Henderson says he enjoys his new vantage point obser ving the transformation that often occurs as a result of intensive intervention. “I have seen a wonderful difference in the kids, and it is so encouraging to see the positive impact firsthand,” he says. Livesay adds, “Sometimes it is the one child you think maybe you didn’t reach who years later contacts you to let you know you did.”
For more information about treatment approaches and ATS programs, contact ATS Counseling at 580-242-4673.
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Surrender and Change: The Sean Gallagher Band
By Dave Kinnamon Photos by Dawn Muncy, Muncy Photography
There have been lots of melodious, joyful sounds soulfully emanating from the Enid home of Sean Gallagher.
Hector Mancha
The Sean Gallagher Band released their first CD, called “Simple Words,” this fall. A vintner cannot rush a fine wine into production. “Simple Words” was musical mastery two years in the making. In “Simple Words,” Sean Gallagher, a Christian singer-songwriter and guitarist, and band mates Eric Castillo (electric guitar) and Hector Mancha (drums) -- both of whom also reside in Enid – combine their immense musical talents, synergistic creative collaboration, and their love of music to harp inspiring and pleasing musical arrangements for their listeners. The band members plan for their listenership to go forth and multiply many times over after the tunes from “Simple Words” enter the musical stratosphere, a growth dynamic that has already happened on some level: Five of the CD’s 10 original songs currently may be heard on the band’s website, seangallagherband.com. Together Sean Gallagher, Eric Castillo,
and Hector Mancha make up the Sean Gallagher Band. It’s readily apparent to people meeting them and getting to know them, all three men are earnest, honest, clean-living, spiritual, young gentlemen. And they’re extremely talented with music. With the men’s eclectic music talents and music interests – Gallagher is significantly influenced by guitarist/singer/songwriter John Mayer and other musicians (same with Castillo and Mancha) -- the band’s music rises above the current musical labeling system; their website describes their sound as “modern worship music.” In addition to Mayer, Gallagher cites George Benson, Larry Carlton, Eddie Van Halen, and Eric Clapton as significant personal musical influences. On the skins, Mancha points to drummer Dave Weckl as one of his chief influences and also many jazz musicians, including Diana Krall. On the strings, Castillo cites Taylor Johnson, a work25
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ing Christian guitarist, as a model for him and his playing. “Simple Words,” was independently produced by Gallagher and contains 10 songs, all written by Gallagher. The band recorded all tracks at The Music Group recording studios in Edmond. The album opens with the song, “In Your Light,” underscoring the kind of modern, electric guitar-driven worship sound exemplified by the Sean Gallagher Band. Sean’s skillful guitar work continues through the rest of the album, highlighted in songs like “Can’t Compare” and “Here I Am.” The recurring, dominant themes of “Simple Words” are change and surrender, Gallagher said. “You have to surrender to God. A lot of times, we try to change ourselves, and we wind up in the same place we were before,” 26
Gallagher said. Gallagher’s embrace of this principle is very personal. “I wrote these songs while on a journey of personal change that I continue to tr ek. About a year ago, I was frustrated with everything: My marriage, my career. I just wasn’t happy about anything in my life. I needed something to be different,” Gallagher expressed to E-Town. “I told God that I needed to hear from Him. I was at a point where I was desperate to hear His voice. What He said was that I was the problem. I needed to change. I needed to quit complaining about everything and look at what I could change about myself because I was selfish,” Gallagher said. The five songs currently accessible on the band’s website include “Here I Am,” “Lord I Need You,” “I Have You,” “Can’t
Compare,” and “He’s Coming Back,” and are accessed by tabbing the thread MUSIC on seangallagherband.com. The band will be holding a CD r elease party this fall. (Party details can be found on their website.) “I hope as people get a hold of ‘S imple Words,’ it inspires change and opens a door where God can actually minister to them, where they’re at,” Gallagher said. “It’s been over a year since I said those words but I realize that it’s a never-ending journey and I can’t be satisfied complaining about the situations and circumstances surrounding me,” said Gallagher, “I want to go after something greater than myself and I think a lot of people feel the same way; people need to find their true purpose. Whether it’s our job, family, economy or whatever the
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case may be, change always points back to us as individuals. That’s the message of this album.” The men’s purpose in their CD is, well, simple. “Simple words are easy to say but not so easy to live. We have to get to a point where we want our hearts to change so we can affect change in the world around us. It starts with us but we can’t do it on our own. We need God’s help. That’s the purpose and hope for our debut album, ‘Simple Words,’” he said. In addition to their website, Sean Gallagher Band can be followed through their Facebook and MySpace pages and on Twitter. All band mates maintain blogs on seangallagherband.com. Sean Gallagher’s passion is writing and arranging original music that worships God. “The expectations we have for our lives as well as this album are twofold: we want our lives to point people to God and the album to impart a message of hope through personal change,” Gallagher said. Gallagher and is wife and two sons came to Enid about two years ago from Albuquerque, N.M., because Sean was hired as leader of Enid First Assembly’s college group, which is called Thrive. It was a return to his home state as Gallagher grew up in the Oklahoma City area. Gallagher earned bach-
elors and masters degrees in instrumental music from University of Central Oklahoma, in Edmond. He also attended bible college in Bethany. Mancha is 22 years old and Castillo is 23, and they both grew up in Albuquerque in the same church, Family Worship Center, which is where Gallagher met the two when he came to that church to be musical worship pastor in 2006. Mancha and Castillo have been making praise and worship music together since they were about 11 and 12 years old, they said. The two are very close friends as well as musical collaborators. Castillo and Mancha are roommates in Enid. About two years ago, Gallagher called them up and invited them to come to E nid and form the Sean Gallagher Band. The two young men accepted the invitation, both believing it to be God’s plan for their lives. “One of the reasons it was so easy to move to Enid is because of Sean. We click so well. Sean, musically, is one of the best guitarists I’ve ever met. The whole thing has been a real adventure, a learning experience,” Mancha said. Though neither Mancha nor Castillo had ever lived away from their Albuquerque homes prior to moving to Enid, both believe the move has been good for them and their music.
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“What you learn is that when you’re pursuing things God wants you to do, He puts it all together. There’s no other way this would be working,” Castillo said. Gallagher agrees. “Our college group and the church brought them in and accepted them. That’s a testament to the church and the college group,” said Gallagher. “I would like to say thanks to the pastor and the church family. These guys are part of my family.” Castillo works at StarTek, while Mancha works for Dr. Andrew P. Kraft, O.D., an optometrist in downtown Enid. Both men say they enjoy their day jobs and feel blessed to have gotten them and therefore be able to “pay the bills” while they reside in Enid. Both men are very actively involved in Thrive, the college group at Enid First Assembly. “My passion for music sustains me,” said Mancha. “I went to college for about half a semester, and I realized music is what I love.” The Sean Gallagher Band is the house band during the Saturday night worship service at Enid First Assembly. The men rehearse at least twice per week, usually at Enid First Assembly or at Gallagher’s house. In fact, Mancha and Castillo lived with the Gallaghers’ for the first few weeks after their move to Enid, back in 2008. The band hopes to sell 500-1,000 CDs from the initial release. “I want to do this right. God has given us a lot of wishes. You have to trust God,” Gallagher said. Listeners can come to the conclusion on their own by tabbing the MUSIC button on the band’s website, but the band is gaining attention because of their musical talents, gifts and abilities. The Sean Gallagher Band won Oklahoma’s Got Talent in 2009, for instance. The message behind one song, “Change Me,” is not only a theme for the album but also a theme for the band, they said. O ne line in particular, in the chorus, summarizes what Gallagher, Castillo and Mancha all say they desire for themselves individually and for their band. That line states, “Change me. Let me live Your story and bring You glory. In everything, change me.” “In life, it’s important to have a purpose -- a continuing goal that pushes you toward something greater than yourself. What greater purpose can one have than to pursue the calling on one’s life using their given abilities to minister and point people to G od? That is the sole purpose of the S ean Gallagher Band,” Gallagher said. The Sean Gallagher Band desires nothing more than for God to change them and continue to use them for His glory, they said.
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SPCA Food and Wine Festiv al Festival By Jamie Hildabrand
The Enid Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting its 11th Annual Food and Wine Festival on November 6th at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center. The benefit is a cause near to Jerry Zaloudek’s heart, owner of JB Liquor. “I instigated it,” she said. “Somebody asked me why Enid didn’t have wine tasting,” Jerry explained. “I didn’t know why they didn’t do it.” Jerry knew that all she needed in order to set an event like wine tasting into motion was a non-profit organization. “I thought, ‘I have just the ticket,’” she said. “Everyone knows me, I’m an animal lover. Ask anyone.” This is why the SPCA was a natural fit for Jerry’s endeavor. “We jumped on it right away,” Jerry said. And since its inception, the ev ent has enjoyed a successful turnout. “Over the years it just grew, and 32
grew, and grew,” she said. “It’s full to the brim every year we have it.” Jerry credits Costello’s and Panevino for having been “very helpful coming in and putting out their spr eads.” Jerry has always helped with the SPCA, and contributed to their cause because she firmly believes in it. She urges that everyone should, and that they, too, can play a part in this worthy cause. “I wish everyone would take care of their animals so we don’t have so many unwanted animals,” Jerry said. “Be a responsible person.” The fact of the matter is, J erry explained, is that “many good animals are killed.” A goal she shares with SPCA is making Enid a no-kill zone. “I would like to see a to wn where animals aren’t killed because no will take care of them,” Jerry said. Join Jerry in supporting the SPCA by picking up your invitation at Enid SPCA, Buck’s Party Shop, and The Cat Clinic.
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Mike Klemme:
Celebrating Enid! By Molly Helm • Photos by Mike Klemme
"So where are you fr om?" I moved nearly every year until high school, so my response to that question changed regularly growing up. During my early 20's I proudly answered "For t Worth, Texas" in the best drawl I could muster. For a shor t stint, I claimed Little Rock and then T ucson, but neither for long. There is just something about Enid... “So, where are you from?” Enid native and internationally acclaimed photographer, Mike Klemme, gets that question more than most. Klemme has traveled enough in the last sev eral decades to accumulate over 4.5 million frequent flier miles. Over the years he has grown tired of the comments people make when he tells them he liv es in Oklahoma. He's heard it all: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains? Oh, I feel sorry for you. What's way out there? You're joking... Klemme decided he could do better than just telling folks why E nid is his favorite city. His passion for Enid runs
deep and Enid is not only his hometown, but the place he chooses to call home. He wanted to show them. His book, Celebrating Enid!, is his answer to those who “don’t get it” and his way of showcasing a few of the reasons people love Enid, Oklahoma. This 160-page, full-color book of stunning photographs, history and community highlights shares his pride in Enid and encourages those of us who liv e here to share our pride as well. It was released September 15 as part of the Cherokee Strip Days Celebration and is available in limited quantities.
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Photographer Mike Klemme has spent the last 25 years on assignments around the globe. He photographed over 1,700 golf courses, including 85 of the top 100 courses in the world and has been a member of the panel that selects the top 100 for G olf magazine since 1990. His work can be seen in countless magazines, books and advertisements. He recently served at the official photographer of the Oklahoma Centennial and was also the publisher of the best-selling book, Celebrating Oklahoma! He and his wife, Suzanne, have three children and three grandchildren, whom they are especially happy to have growing up in Enid.
Above- Part of the growing Advance Pierre Foods, formerly Advance Food Company, along Enid's industrial corridor. Below- From the three-in-a-row state champions of the 1960s to today’ s team, Enid High Plainsmen pack the stadium on Friday nights.
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After his success with Celebrating Oklahoma!, Klemme went to work immediately on this local project. Thanks to the enthusiasm and suppor t of City Manager Eric Benson and the City of Enid, as well as involvement from Brent Kisling and the Enid Regional Development Alliance, what started as a gorgeous testament to northwest Oklahoma has become far more than something for local citizens to treasure. Celebrating Enid! will serve as an invaluable tool to help draw companies to our community, for businesses to use to recruit prospective employees, and for parents to use to encourage their adult children to consider moving back to this growing community on the plains. The city nanager sees the many uses of the beautiful book. “Mike Klemme possesses an unique talent for capturing the spirit and allure of Enid. His considerable talents as displayed in Celebrating Enid! will feature the countless treasures that reside in our community,” says Benson. “Nothing tells a story like a photograph; Mike’s pictures offer a legacy. “The city of Enid as showcased by Mike Klemme in Celebrating Enid! allows our community a reach, as well as a grasp, that is unachievable by any other means. This book best tells the story of Enid and its treasures. It will be our primary economic development tool and I believe will return immense dividend. I couldn’t be more proud of Mike and his efforts to empower our hometown.” Celebrating Enid! features over 250 of Klemme’s breathtaking photographs and includes full-color sections on Commerce, Community, Recreation, Culture and a chapter dedicated to our
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Murals in the Garfield County Courthouse, painted by Ruth Monro Augur, depict history from Coronado’s time through the establishment of the Chisholm Trail. Northwest Neighbors. The late newspaperman, Phil Brown, contributed a history of Enid, edited by local historian (and Klemme’s father), Bob Klemme. Because so much of what makes E nid special is in the peo ple, Klemme also chose to highlight a fe w success stories in a section he calls “Enid Breeds Success.” The profiles he chose to include are but a sampling of the athletes, musicians, scien tists, philanthropists and executives that have come from Enid. A few still live here, but their influences reach far beyond the city limits. Some settled outside of Enid and carried Enid ingenuity to new communities. A few on the list have left and then returned to the community. All graduated from Enid High School and keep some tie to E nid. Some are as close as Oklahoma City and one has trav eled to outer space. Klemme invited several of his friends with a lo ve of Enid to assist with the Celebrating Enid! project. I was honored to do the writing and Patty Ridge Bradley, one of Klemme’s EHS classmates and dear friends, did the design wor k. Margaret Wright, who has worked with Klemme for years, and Klemme’s wife, Suzanne, contributed hours of research, ideas, and organizing. Historian and local attorney Gary Brown provided help with historical facts and Lish G lasser provided expertise through her work with Sons and Daughters of the Cherokee Strip as well as proofreading prowess. Most of the historical photos w ere provided by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. “What an asset they are to the community,” says Klemme. “One of the biggest challenges was selecting which photos to use fr om their amazing collection.” In fact, choosing what to include seemed to be one of the difficulties for the entire project. From incredible photographs and inspiring stories, to community leaders and one-of-a-kind events, Enid has so much to offer it was a str uggle to stay within the 160-page limit. “When I started talking about doing the book, I couldn ’t believe how many emails and phone calls I r eceived from people with stories to tell and photos to suggest. I think I could do three more books with all the amazing things w e have in Enid,” says Klemme. “We tried to capture the spirit of Enid
The annual springtime wheat harvest is an especially busy time in northwest Oklahoma.
Above- Downtown Enid houses offices, unique shopping, excellent restaurants, fitness facilities and plenty of charm. Below- A T-38 trainer against the golden sky.
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The Glidewell House is one of the best-loved historic buildings in Humphrey Heritage Village on the grounds of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center .
It’s impressive from the air, but the best view of Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse and AdventureQuest is in the walkways and on the decks of this incredible three-story playground, where you can see children’s faces.
Vance Air Force Base trains hundreds of military pilots each year. Enid values the strong partnership between the base and the community.
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and include as much as possible, while not making the book about only certain establishments or areas. We know we couldn’t include everything, but we gave our best effort to be inclusive and positive.” Not to mention how quickly things change and grow around here. “Celebrating Enid! is really just a snapshot in time,” says Klemme. “I t’s a good thing, but I kne w it would be outdated probably before it even arrived from the publisher. That says great things about Enid that we have so much going on.” At the time the book w ent to the publisher, Klemme was not able to get a photo of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, which is now nearly complete and will be a gem in our community. Advance Food Company, one of Enid’s largest employers and community supporters is completing a merger with Pierre Foods and they will have a new name–Advance Pierre Foods–and much anticipated growth to come. Shooting images for this project was one of Klemme’s favorite assignments to date. He was able to work from home and did not accumulate any fr equent flier miles at all, although he did not always keep his feet on the gr ound. His early mornings and late ev enings above Enid with his good friend, Colonel Dave Chael, capturing “the bird’s eye view” was aerial sightseeing at its best. Klemme is quick to explain that Celebrating Enid! would not be possible without the support of community sponsors who contributed financially and 625 “friends” of the project who ordered their copies early. “What a community effort this has been,” says Klemme. “I’m excited to share this book with Enid and with those who don’t know Enid yet. Brent Kisling is more than ready to get Celebrating Enid! into the hands of those outside of our city. “Every economic development director dreams of having a marketing piece like the Celebrating Enid! book,” he says. “ The view of Enid through Mike’s lens provides a great way to show off our community to business owners who have never had the opportunity to visit this area of the country before.” “From the beginning the book has been about Enid and the pioneering spirit we still have here that is so obvious in the people of our city. I consider myself fortunate to live here and want to inspire us all to celebrate that pride, as well as encourage others to consider moving to Enid. I sure wouldn't call anyplace else home.”
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Rosie Keith & Joyce Yauk
Jeff Barron & Mandy Montoya
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Be- Witched By Megan Lynn Sutton Photos by Bonnie Vculek
When Tary Davis of Enid got a witch figurine as a gift for her late September birthday, little did she know that years later she would be a serious collector of all things witchy. With a birthday near Halloween, it was always easy for friends to buy Tary gifts with a Halloween theme. However, Tary attests that she didn't star t seriously collecting until she had a good amount of witches. Twenty five years later, Tary’s witch collection has three to four hundred individual pieces, many of which are one of a kind art pieces that Tary has collected over her travels. “I have witches from Ireland, Czech Republic, Austria, Jamaica, Germany, and Australia,” says Tary. Tary offers an unknown tidbit from Ireland: Witches are called "faeries". It’s a big job to bring out her collection every year, and Tary enlists the help of her friends to complete the task, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. What Tary enjoys most is sharing her collection with friends, family, and visitors. “I am part of a dinner group in which couples take turns hosting a monthly themed gourmet dinner,” says Tary. “October is my month, everyone wants to come in October!” And what else could Tary be on Halloween besides a witch? She partici44
pated in Enid’s first “Scare on the Square” Halloween parade back in 2003 and won first place for her very realistic witch costume which included a false nose, stage makeup, warts and even a hump on her back! Tary loves dressing up as a witch every year and having children in her neighborhood come to visit her while trick or treating. Tary worked as a teacher for many years and has always loved making Halloween special for the children of her neighborhood. “Some children that visited me a long time ago hav e grown up and brought their children to visit me, and that is really special to me,” says Tary. In addition to the candy, they get a real treat of seeing “The Witch Lady” and perhaps taking a photo or two. Look for Tary at Enid’s Halloween celebrations this year, including Enid’s annual “Scare on the Square” Friday, October 29th on the Courthouse lawn in Downtown Enid.
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Tary’s collection of Tom Clarke gnomes are among her favorites. She is still actively collecting the new editions of these pieces and many of them are signed by T om Clarke himself.
This marionette was purchased in Prague by Tary and has a place of honor in her collection.
These pieces are from an art studio in Muncy , Indiana created by artist F.B. Fogg. Each piece is made entirely of paper and takes a very long time to create! She also makes clocks.
This weather vane was given to Tary from her husband before they were married. He acquired it at an antique show.
Tary has several Fitz & Floyd ceramic pieces. Fitz and Floyd is famous for creating holiday themed ceramic fig urines as well as serve ware.
These pottery pieces are from a local plant nursery that sells dec orations made out of pottery and clay materials.
This Halloween tree was purchased by Tary during a visit to Salem Massachusetts.
Tary collected her dinnerware over the years and has brought it all together to make unforgettable table settings for when she hosts dinner parties or card groups at her home.
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Top 10 Enid Plastic Surger y Procedures “Most patients don’t want to reinvent themselves. They just want to make the most of what they have.” Q. The lips of Angelina Jolie. The nose of Leonardo DiCaprio. The cheeks of your best friend. Everyone wants to look just like someone gorgeous, right? A. Actually, nationwide statistics reveal a different picture. The vast majority of my patients simply want to improve their appearance, reduce the signs of aging, corr ect physical problems, or treat disease. They don’t want to look artificial: it’s important to them to “keep it 48
real.” Most patients don’t want to reinvent themselves. They just want to make the most of what they have. Q. Why is Botox so popular? A. Botox injections and Juvederm — a soft tissue filler that was vir tually unheard of a few years ago — are very popular because they reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet by the eyes, and soften wrinkles in the neck.
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“My face feels revived, and my friends have noticed a fresher look! The freckles and brown spots are gone, and my skin looks and feels younger.” — Patient Q. What is ProFractional Therapy? A. ProFractional Therapy is a quick and comfor table laser procedure requiring little recovery time, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin. It improves skin color, tone, texture and wrinkles. My patients love it. There is a quicker recovery and less risk than with chemical peels or deeper laser resurfacing. We’ve had 100 percent satisfaction for over a year now. Usually patients return to normal activities in a couple of days. Q. Do you perform many breast augmentations? A. Yes! An interesting trend we’ve seen is the number of breast augmentation procedures has increased 80 percent in the last five years, perhaps in response to changing fashions as well as renewed confidence in the safety of br east implants. Most of my patients struggle to find clothes that fit or don’t want to have that drawn-in look that many women get as they age. Q. What about skin care? A. An area that a lot of people in E nid are discovering is our skin care management and acne therapy. Mole and skin tag removal with our lasers has been terrific. E ven a diligent skin care routine and healthy lifestyle can sometimes fall short and ultimately nothing can stop the effects of aging. So when you are ready, our office can offer expert advice to help you look your best. As my practice has grown in Enid, I continually update our equipment and skin care line to achieve results that only new technology can offer and to meet the demands of my specialty that has become an integral par t of mainstream medicine.
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f you field it, they will come. And USTA-registered tennis players came in droves to the 4th annual Jacksons of Enid/ETA Adult Open on Aug. 20-23, held for the second consecutive year at the Crosslin Park tennis courts. There were 53 participants -- all United States Tennis Assocation (USTA) members -- who par ticipated in an assortment of 10 different tennis events and divisions during the FridayMonday slugfest. “It was a fantastic tournament,” said Bruce Hess, director of Enid Tennis Association (ETA). “Our members are such good members, they always par ticipate.” ETA currently has 80 full-time members and 20 players on the substitute list, Hess said. Shane Jackson, of Jacksons of Enid - a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep dealership -has sponsored the tournament since its inception in 2007. Jackson has been an ETA member since 1997, he said. “Four years ago, ETA members were discussing the possibility of ETA hosting a tennis tournament in E nid. I volunteered to sponsor it,” Jackson said.
The Jacksons of Enid/ETA Adult Open is a USTA-sanctioned event which allows participants to count their performances toward their rankings in the USTA’s Missouri Valley, one of 17 subdivisions of the USTA, said Jackson. Their scores also count toward their national rankings within the USTA. The first Jacksons of Enid/ETA tournaments were held at the 9th S treet tennis courts in Enid, Jackson said, and since 2009, the tournamen’s been held at Crosslin Park, which features eight tennis courts, lighting, and many other amenities for tennis enthusiasts. The Crosslin Park courts were officially opened in late 2008. One new amenity for the tennis players, Jackson noted, are concrete walkways to the rest rooms. “The Enid Parks Department has put in a lot of nice amenities at Crosslin Park,” Jackson said. “Of all the tennis tournaments in Oklahoma, we have some of the nicest tennis courts in Oklahoma at Crosslin Park. The Jacksons of Enid/ETA Adult Open is being considered by Oklahoma members of USTA Missouri
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Valley for the ‘Best Tournament in Oklahoma,’” Jackson noted. Jacksons of Enid provided free tournament T-shirts, Gatorade, and water for all entrants. Jacksons also provided all players with a free lunch on Saturday, Aug. 21. Jacksons of Enid had five new vehicles on display at the tournament. “The tournament was a great success for Enid and the ETA. I love the game of tennis and the people her e. We have a nice tennis community here,” Jackson said. The only thing that didn’t seem nearly perfect about the tournament was something ETA organizers had no control over: The weather. Rain caused cancellations of some of Friday’s matches, which were then bumped to Saturday’s schedule, Jackson said. This year’s Jacksons of Enid/ETA Adult Open held a sentimental, somber note in it. Tournament players affectionately remembered long-time ETA supporter and tennis enthusiast Larr y McClure, who passed away in E nid on July 14 of this year, at the age of 82. “This tournament was especially dedicated to Larry McClure,” Jackson said. A written memorial to Larry McClure was posted on the tournament board at the Jacksons of Enid/ETA Adult Open. ETA organizers wish to continue their success and improve on it. “Every year we’ve been fortunate to have a good turnout and a good tournament. Our intention is to continue to grow the tournament each year ,” Jackson said. The only other annual USTA-sanctioned tennis tournament in Enid is the Oakwood Country Club tennis tournament, Jackson stated. The 2010 Chick-Fil-A Oakwood Family and Adult Open will be Sept. 24-26 at the Oakwood Country Club, 1601 N. Oakwood Rd., in Enid. USTA-sanctioned tournaments mandate all entrants be USTA individual members. USTA Missouri Valley – which covers Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska -- has more than 22,500 individual members and more than 450 organizational members, according to its website, www.missourivalley.usta.com.
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Melissa Patterson and Greg Diel
Susan Hand and Taylor Howerton
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Kylie Morgan Band- Kylie Morgan, Jerred Bauer - Drums, Jake Simpson - V iolin Jared Gaiser - Bass, Nick Sigma - Guitar
Greg Stong
Diane Dillingham and friend with Young Living Essential Oils
Being the promotions director for Etown has been such a blessing. The goal is to showcase our clients and our community in a positive light, and as a bonus, I love to showcase our local talent. Food for the heart was a collaboration of Oakwood Mall, E-town and StarTek. We wanted to have an event that would bring business to O akwood Mall, showcase our wonderful nonprofits and home based businesses, and fill up the Mall with entertainment to suit all Musical tastes. "Food for the heart was born." It was a fun filled evening of sales from the mall merchants: over 50 booths, and 15 Music venues throughout the Mall. We had Christian, Jazz, and country—most of them our wonderful local talent. Singer Songwriter Kylie Morgan was center court. Young Kylie has written many songs, and proceeds from her albums benefit the American Cancer Society. A record breaking amount of shoppers came to this event. A funfilled family night was had b y all. Special thanks to Oakwood Mall, StarTek, Dexues Oncology, Beds Unlimited, Suddenlink, Pizza Hut, Steel Lily, Chick-fil-a, Curttright Honda, and Dillards. Cathy Nulph Etown Promotions Director
Jim Nay and the Preachers
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Nick Sigma from the Kylie Morgan Band
A jewelry vendor at Food for the Heart
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Kylie Morgan Band- Kylie Morgan, Jerred Bauer Drums, Jake Simpson - Violin Jared Gaiser - Bass, Nick Sigma - Guitar
The Beds Unlimited Serta Sheep
Billy Beck and David Kellar
Ty and Kelly Tomkins
Kristi and Eldon
Christian Motorcycle Club
Faded Glory
Kylie Morgan gives an autograph
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Diane Mencke of Cakes by Diane
Penny with Cookie Lee Jewelry
Tim Durham and Piper Leigh
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Princess Diana Beck
Etown Rhythm Kings
The Take Five
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Maximize Your
Home Makeover
By Eva Lightsey Photos by Rachel Hancock Sometimes you just need a day at the spa to freshen up. Your house is the same way. Get some fresh paint, new hardware, and some extensive cleaning and you can go a long way to wards your goal without spending a ton of money. Jennifer Fugazzi, owner of Paramount Homes Real Estate Co., gave a lot of helpful tips for small and medium fixes in the last ar ticle. But, sometimes you have to commit to something a little more extensive and expensive to get the results you want.
For under $1,500 Replace kitchen countertops. Even if you can’t afford to buy granite, it pays to switch out dated and damaged countertops for new ones. While you may not be able to get natural stone, Formica is much more versatile than it used to be and can r eplicate the look of granite, marble, slate or other stone and match any number of color palettes for people on a budget. Think about replacing old appliances with stainless steel, especially if you’re getting ready to move. It may not be top of the line, but it will appeal 58
to buyers because it is ne w, clean and stylish. Paint the outside of your house a neutral color. Maximize your curb appeal. One of Fugazzi’s clients had a blue house that was completely updated inside. After several months on the market, the owners painted the house white. Fugazzi updated the pictures online and it sold the next day.
Thinking big If you want to make a larger inv estment in your home, it’s always a good idea to focus on the kitchen and bathrooms. Keep styles and permanent fixtures fairly neutral. You may love lime green and purple, but the majority of people want more neutral tones. Like green? Consider using muted shades such as sage or moss gr een instead of lime. You might want to look at finishing your attic or basement. Basements can be great entertainment rooms or dens while attics can often double as an extra bedroom, library, nursery, or office. Bursting at the seams inside? A dd
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outdoor space by creating a covered patio or grill area. There are beautiful outdoor curtains, fans, furniture and rugs that can make the outdoors seem almost like you’re inside. Add an inexpensive (or not) water feature and it will seem as if you’ve traveled to an exotic destination. Whether your ideas are big or small, asking for advice from a PARAMOUNT HOMES REALTOR® is a great way to organize your thoughts and complete the details of y our plan. They can direct you to resources you may not have thought of or show you examples of projects that might be similar to yours.
580-237-6200 225 W. Cherokee Ave. Brought to you by Paramount Homes Real Estate Co.
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Dream House: The Vanhooser Home By Jamie Hildabrand Photos By Rachel Hancock
Join us in this unique oppor tunity to embark on an all access tour of the Vanhooser home, which is currently on the market by way of Paramount Homes Real Estate. Join us in this unique oppor tunity to embark on an all access tour of the Vanhooser home, which is currently on the market by way of Paramount Homes Real Estate. Their home spans over 7,600 square feet on an 80-acre estate. Drs. Ross and Alicia Vanhooser custom built it in 1997, and spared no cost when it came to details. The house was built period correct in a Georgian Colonial style, complete with a porte-cochère and a detached three car garage. Once inside, the motif becomes very evident. It is all about columns, the woodwork, and trim. The moldings are meticulously matched to their respective rooms, ranging from egg and dart to acanthus leaf, and dentil. “The wood detail is the best thing about the house,” Alicia said. Another favorite feature the home boasts is wallpaper, wallpaper, wallpaper. “If you don’t like wallpaper, don’t come,” Alicia joked. At the beginning of our walkthrough of the Vanhooser home, a barrel ceiling arches over the passage from the foyer of the home and ushers us into the gr eat room—a spacious sanguine-colored living area flowing into an open kitchen to its 60
left. “The limestone floor is the best decision I ever made,” Alicia said. Another notable feature is the tin ceiling of the sitting room next to the kitchen. In cases like these, only images can properly portray the intricate detail. Past the formal dining room, and guest bathroom (which has fabulous padded red fabric walls), we arrive at a study serving as a lion’s den with a grand fireplace adorned by, well… lions! The room is then topped off by an elegant library ceiling. The lincrusta, a deeply embossed wall covering, frames the formal living area, which Alicia Vanhooser has dressed as a music room. Passing underneath the transoms crowning the doorways, we enter the master bedroom. Stepping through the 100% wool Scottish carpet, Alicia quipped that “it will outlive anyone.” Double doors welcome us into a generous master bathroom decked in marble, offering both a regal bathtub, and dual head shower. The most remarkable section of this bathroom is a dressing area replete with a three-way mirror and a vanity. The Vanhooser’s attention to detail is further manifested in the stairs leading up
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to the second story, from the rake all the way down to the newel post. Upstairs are several bedrooms in keeping with the house’s Victorian dÊcor, customized with antique fixtures. A standout in the tour is the Western room with a life-sized wagon bed encircled by sand walls and a cloud ceiling. Another flight of stairs takes us to the third story of the Vanhooser home. It is first and foremost a media room movie theatre cased by classic red curtains. At the back of the room is a stretch bar complete with a brass footrest. A gym is built adjacently, next to the entertainment area. We finish the tour at the balustrade balcony on the second story, which looks over the circle drive, and acreage beyond. Breathtaking.
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Leonard & Roxanne Northcutt
Sean Byrne, Todd Earl, Brian Hayden
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Martie Oiler & Bill Shewey
April Danahy, Dana & Barry McDaniel
Betty & Dr. Bob Shutee
Sandra Robinett, Mary Stallings, Levonn McKnight, Cathy Stocker, Teresa Byrne, Sean Byrne
Luxy Cupcakes-Bonita James,Steven Machovic, Cynthia Romanos, Matt Evans
Shriley McCoy & Jonathan Chambers
Andrie, Larry & Avery Winters
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Don Rose, Don Davis, Mike Cooper, Jon Blankenship
Groendyke Employees and Family
Bill Kropf, Myles Mungle, Mayor Criner
Judy Snell and Jeannie Smith
Jim McClain, Joyce Hight, Rob Camp
Collin Abernathy
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