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you are experiencing and can point you in the right direction. Having grown up in the Wholefoods store, she learned a lot from her Mom on what supplements, herbs, and natural healing work to help a person. Paula does a ton of reading to expand her knowledge. She also attends classes and trade shows for further education. Face to face conversations with industry reps are also helpful to gain new and needed information. When you shop, you will notice that the store does not carry several brands of one item. Each product in the Wholefoods store has been fully researched and vetted, so that customers know they will be using the best quality available. Paula also depends on customers to give her feedback on how a certain product has worked for them. One thing might work great for one person and just so-so for another. Paula also serves on the SENPA board. SENPA is a
non-profit organization with a core focus on strengthening the success of independent natural retailers and aligned manufacturers, while nourishing their human connection with consumers. Now, hear from Paula herself on the rich history of Wholefoods. Her love for the store and its customers is apparent. “Fourty-four years ago, a star was born in Cushing, OK. My Mom, Mary (Gimmey) Jones, started a tiny health food store in the downtown district, knowing very little about the industry. Actually, in those days, there really wasn’t much of an industry. Only the ‘hippies’ and ‘back to the basics’ people were interested in a health food store. She loved reading books from Euell Gibbons, known as the Grape Nuts guy. She spent hours foraging for poke greens, lambsquarters and mushrooms. “After a few years, one of her dearest friends, Linda Burgess, encouraged her to open her own store. With a little bit more prodding, Mom started researching. She visited Earl’s Health Food Store in Tulsa, who was, at that time, known by many as THE expert and she knew that that should be the place to start. He gave her all the information that she needed to begin to order products to fill the shelves. Next, she needed a loan. After being laughed out of one bank, she went to another. She was pretty brazen to ask for a $5000 loan, interest free for the first year, but it worked. The next step was to secure a location. Even though she lived outside of Drumright, she chose downtown Cushing. “She found a small storefront beside the old Cushing Hotel, now, known as the Cimarron Towers. The manager took her upstairs to the now closed cafe and asked if there was anything that she could use. She, immediately, spotted the cash register and chose a dining table and two chairs. This storefront had the only other entrance to the lobby of
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the hotel. I remember standing at that glass door, peering into the deserted lobby so many times. The Cushing Hotel closed six months after we opened. “Mom chose the name Wholefoods for the business, not knowing that four years later, there would be a huge chain start up with the same name, but with a slightly different spelling. She opened the business on October 12, 1976. Three days short of three years in business, we moved to our current location at the corner of Moses and Cleveland. It was amazing to me that the shelving and inventory in that tiny store would fill our current store. We’re in what many people remember as the old Razz’s Cafe. “There have been many changes through the years, from suppliers, brands, new shelving and floors and leadership. Mom passed away in 1998, 12 days before our 22nd year in business. I am the baby of four children and was the only one of the four who grew up with the store. So, three months after her death, I became the new owner. In October of 2020, we celebrated 44 years in business, which was a bittersweet for me. On that date, Mom and I had both been at the helm of the store for the same number of years. Lord willing, I plan on being here several more years. “The store has seen food trends come and go, but the supplements have remained pretty steady. I pride myself in keeping only quality products. I’m not interested in carrying something just to make money. I carry locally made bar and liquid soaps. We host a blood testing clinic, in the spring, that makes it affordable for people who aren’t insured. The last 4 to 5 years have seen CBD rise to the top of the list of the go-to supplements to have. People have sought it out for various reasons such as pain, depression and anxiety. A major misconception is that the CBD is derived from marijuana. It is derived from Hemp which is a cousin to marijuana, but only contains a very small fraction of THC. We are not able to sell anything that contains an altering amount of THC nor do I want to. The last nine months have shifted that focus quite a bit. Now, we’re selling immune boosters to guard against COVID, like Zinc and vitamins C and D. The demand was so high in early spring that there were many times that we didn’t have the supply because the manufacturers didn’t have enough raw materials. The supply has gotten much better and I’ve made sure to stock up on inventory every time I can. Hopefully, 2021 will bring about a much more calm and safe environment.” n
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DECIDE… To Change! by ROBBIE McCOMMAS “I don’t think words alone can express how becoming healthier has changed my life, not just physically but emotionally and mentally as well,” says Chandler resident Beth Hill. “I struggled with being overweight, and I would say, addicted to food, for most of my life. I feel like God has delivered me from that chain of bondage. Praise Him!” Are you in bondage? Are you in a vicious cycle of unhealthy decisions? Let’s learn from a beautiful individual who graciously is sharing in hopes of being an encourager to someone else! “Well here I am, almost one year later, nearly 120 pounds gone!” Beth exclaimed with excitement. “I’m off the majority of my medications and enjoying life to the fullest! I’ve been out deer hunting again, I’ve gone to Disney and walked and walked! The best thing is playing and keeping up with the grands.... Well, they still seem to have more energy than me!” The first step to accomplish anything is to DECIDE: Decide: verb. Come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration. Make a choice from a number of alternatives.
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“Almost one year ago I was in really poor health,” Beth explained. “I was severely overweight and on blood pressure medication. My rheumatoid arthritis, combined with extra weight, was greatly limiting my mobility. It was hard to get up out of the chair, let alone go and do the things I used to enjoy in the outdoors. I was losing my desire and joy of the activities of life. Playing with the grandkids was limited.” “So, I decided to seek out a program that I had been watching others get healthy on. On January 10, 2020, I began the health journey. I had a coach and a community of others seeking good health. I was taught a planned way to eat and also given tools of how to change my habits of health one small micro habit at a time.” What kept you motivated, Beth? “I was motivated by how well the weight seemed to come off which gave me more and more energy,” she earnestly stated. “My body seemed completely satisfied. I had no cravings and after the initial coming off of all the ‘not good for me’ foods. I had no hunger.” Her story started with a decision, her body reacted to the care, and transformation resulted. And she couldn’t
be happier! Corridor reader, what is your goal? Would your health benefit from a change? What would the change do for your family’s health? I think we all could agree, the hard part isn’t getting our body in shape. The hard part, is getting our mind in shape! A change must start in the mind set. Start. Yes, decide and devise a plan, put it on the calendar, set a reminder on your phone, invite a buddy, get support and accountability. If you don’t know where to start, brain storm and ask others. Then get up, and get going. Your future self and family will thank you! Okay, now what? Choose an activity you enjoy. Studies show, if a person doesn’t enjoy it, the commitment will soon fade away. Choose something reasonable for your area or community. If it’s walking or jogging, find a safe environment. If it is exercise, look up a safe routine that fits you. Some may rather find a coach or join a gym. If you prefer yoga, do the same. Commit to something. Enjoy tiny wins when change starts occurring. Being proud of yourself needs to be celebrated. Then, move the goal out farther! Before you know it your body is changing. Most people say the first thing they notice is having less body pain and they seem happier. Now, let’s talk about what is on the menu. Educate yourself. Think, yes think. You are what you eat, from your head down to your feet. Plan food for each day, shop differently than you ever have before. Try to limit, or omit things that are not good for you. Stay away from fast food. Introduce yourself to vegetables you’ve never tried, or cook them in a new recipe. Grab an apple, carrots or celery instead of chips. Uhmm, don’t buy chips! Eat like your life depends on it!
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The Mind Matters I welcome the opportunity to share this section of the Corridor with valued readers. I hope to provide a look at health issues we all face at one point or another in our lifetime. Joe Gooch, Publisher of The Corridor Magazine, requested that my article for the January 2021 edition highlight the importance of mental-health wellness. When my family relocated to Oklahoma 15 years ago, we were seeking a remote location away from the west coast. It appears we found it in Sparks, since even most Oklahomans have not heard of Sparks. With approximately 172 residents, it is located just around a curve on Highway 18B, somewhere between Meeker and Chandler. Relocating with a family in tow in your forties (early forties I might add) was no easy task. There was a home to vacate and clean, the farm animals to consider, driving, extended close family quarters, diet changes, and ultimately the arrival (and a whole new set of circumstances and opportunities for stress). Stress; that awful feeling that leads to panic, sweat, tears, fits of anger, yelling, swearing, and a gamut of other actions and choice words. The impact of stress to our mental health is often over looked and underestimated. Long term stress can weaken your immune system, opening the door for many forms of sickness. Add to that mental illness, which impacts over 43 million Americans in a given year,
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and it can become difficult to impossible to function productively in society. Long term stress related disorders can include obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Having support, good coping skills, and the ability to adapt .can make a major difference the impact stress has, or does not have, on an individual’s life. Sparks resident Victoria Holland has experienced her share of stress this past year with the passing of her 87 year old father, Emil Sandstrom, in October 2020, due to COVID-19. Holland was unable to see her father since isolation began in March of 2020 at the nursing home where he resided. She later received a call saying Emil had tested positive and was being taken to the hospital. Three days later he passed away. Holland was able to say goodbye to her father via a brief FaceTime call, with the hospital staff’s assistance. Holland told her father that she and her sister love him during the conversation. The nurse assisting during the call advised Holland that her father softly grunted in response to her message of goodbye. Holland had already lost her brother earlier in the year due to heart issues; when she found him unconscious after his doctor’s office cancelled his heart appointment for COVID-19 reasons. Holland recommends we try to stay active and busy to help cope with the stressful
times. Holland feels blessed to live in the country with livestock to care for and a vigorous lifestyle. Holland said she wears a mask everywhere she goes in public, and uses hand sanitizer frequently. She spoke passionately about the safety of others stating “I see so many people without a mask and I don’t see how this is going to stop if people refuse to wear one.” She added, “My Husband Lowery, and extended family, my sister and her kids, and our kids; have all helped to cope; we miss him and are going through the grieving process together.” Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner Robin Anderson, who practices at an urgent care facility, said “The biggest impact I have seen on patients’ mental health with COVID is increased stress, anxiety, and paranoia.” Anderson explains a lot of it is due to factors such as job loss, finances, and exposure concerns, along with illness resulting from the virus. Anderson said many patients report not having left their home in months. She recommends daily walks and hobbies to reduce stress and increase life happiness. Anderson advised those with difficulty coping consider the benefits of a qualified counselor. Anderson said the way she practices medicine has changed in ways such as distancing requirements, wear-
ing personal protective devices, and limiting the number of family members that can accompany each patient to reduce the risk off exposure for all parties. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recognizes the following signs as often associated with stress: headaches, trouble sleeping, jaw pain, changes in appetite, frequent mood swings, difficulty concentrating, and feeling overwhelmed. The organization recommends a personal approach to help manage stress. This can include accepting your personal needs, knowing what makes you feel agitated, managing and prioritizing your time, practicing relaxation techniques, daily exercising, setting aside time for things you enjoy, eating well, getting enough sleep, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and finding someone to talk to for support. NAMI suggests seeking a mental health professional if you are unable to combat stress on your own. As 2021 approaches, consider new habits to strengthen your mental health. If we think of it as an insurance policy to increase our ways to bounce back after stress knocks on our door, it becomes a much more palatable prospect. Happy New Year to all, and cheers to your mental and physical health in 2021. n
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THE McKEDYS ARE READY! There’s a lot of good in this world. It’s what holds us up and lifts us higher. It’s what keeps us moving forward and looking toward the light. And for me, music is one of the best places to look for love, light and to celebrate friendships. Down Route 66 at Arcadia’s Round Barn a while back year I got the opportunity to listen the the McKedy Family Band from McLoud. They are a country/bluegrass band who’ve got that ingrained sense of dedication to purpose. I was impressed. Two youngsters and their dad playing like a truly home grown family band. Organic and natural. I contacted Mackynsie McKedy for an update and she directed me to band manager, booking agent and mother,Tracie McKedy for answers. And here’s what she told me: ‘... Early last year when the country was on lock-down we kept our music going by doing a weekly Facebook live show from home on the Mackynsie McKedy Music Facebook page. ‘We always had a real good audience and enjoyed being able to still perform for people. We play at the American Legion Hall in Tecumseh, OK with the Highway 9 band every Thursday & Saturday night. (The Highway 9 band is us, plus Jay Smith, Gary Guinn and Jay Watkins). ‘Even with Covid shutting down a lot of our gigs we still had a lot of great gigs this past year. We performed at the Oklahoma Rodeo Opry, the Arcadia Round Barn, a Chamber of Commerce event in our hometown of McLoud, OK, and we had a few shows at a great little dance hall in Midwest City, OK called Ain’t Misbehavin’, a nice non-smoking, no-alcohol venue.’
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They also did several events for Oklahoma City at the new Scissortail Park and Myriad Gardens. I learned in a 2018 feature article in the Daily Oklahoman written by Kimberly Burk that they’ve also appeared on Nashville TV and also played at the prestigious Ryman Auditorium there as well.
Also in 2018 they were named National Mixed Ages Band of the Year in traditional country music by the North American Country Music Association International. The McKedy Family band is made up of dad, Byron McKedy on guitar, Mackynsie, 17, fiddle and vocals, and Austin, 14, on guitar, mandolin, harmonica and vocals. According to that article, when Mackynsie was seven she made her vocal debut by belting out Loretta Lynn’s ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ with her dad’s band at a tornado benefit relief performance. After that, It seems she was hooked. In addition to singing she plays guitar, but her primary instrument is the fiddle. I asked them what drew them into the fold of music makers and what kept them there. They all told me it was essentially family tradition and that it fits them well. Dad, Bryon, told me when he was a kid he and his dad, Jerry McKedy, always watched the Hee Haw and the Porter Wagoner shows together and all the other country music shows as well. He said,” I was always glued to the TV when those shows were on. And today I’m always searching for the next best thing to learn!”‘ Apparently it was an easy step from loving to listening to learning to play. And he’s still going strong, passing what he’s learned along to Mackynsie and Austin. Mackynsie said she grew up around dad’s music and bands and making music just came naturally. Mackynsie said her earliest influences for playing the fiddle were her dad, who has been a musician his whole life and her maternal grandpa, Jerry Tyler, who they all refer to affectionately as ‘Pa’. Pa and his wife, Karin, who attend every performance, have a music room in their home and the kids have spent a lot of time there rehearsing, honing their craft and listening to Pa’s advice on techniques, performance and stage presence. Mackynsie credits one of her fiddle instructors, Bobby Flores, for teaching her that playing fiddle is like being on an elevator. ‘You master one floor at a time. And the better you get the higher you can go.’ She said she’s always eager to rise to that next level. Austin said that Pa and dad are his source of constant encouragement and he practices as often as he can. He told me that when he’s not playing, he’s listening to traditional country. I’ve heard that when he’s performing, the audience always perks up when he sings such Hank WIlliams standards as ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ and ‘Lovesick Blues’. Last but not least there’s Tracie McKedy rounding out the inner workings of the family band. She’s wIfe, mother, booking agent and all round problem solver. I asked her about how she got into booking and also to share some memorable moments: “I started booking gigs first for my husband, Byron, and all the various bands he had way before we even had kids. So of course once we had kids and they started performing with their dad it was just natural that I continue booking gigs for them. “One of their gigs that stands out in my memory was at the Covered Wagon races in Wilburton, OK a few years ago. It had rained hard all night the night before and the stage was out in the middle of a big pasture. There was so
much mud they had to trek through loading equipment and unloading. They all had mud up to the top of their boots and on their clothes but it was a great show and a great time regardless of all the mud.” That’s that good ole country/bluegrass ‘dedication to purpose’ in action! Tracie said that The McKedy’s are available for bookings as an acoustic trio. They can also do full band shows with a drummer and bass player. Mackynsie is available as a fill in fiddle player and/or Byron on steel guitar for bands and for studio work. For bookings they can email traciemckedy@gmail.com or call 405-222-8857. https://www.mackynsiemckedymusic.com https://www.reverbnation.com/themckedys May we all be dedicated to a truly Happy New Year! n
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and shook her loose; she ran under the fence. I felt bad for the tiny mouse family that I had dislodged from their nest. I’m sure they had worked hard to make a home in the bin of life jackets. My family had been working very hard to make the move to Enid. We searched long and diligently to find a house that could be a welcoming place to call home in our new community. But as we all know, homes and nests are not eternal places. Storms, pandemics and life have a way of happening. Nests and houses aren’t forever. As I think about it, I am impressed by how “mouselike” we humans are. When big changes find us, we often may try to cling to our “life-jacket” security; or, we might desperately hold on to what we have known and what has been comfortable. We like stable, even when it’s not perfect. As the new year begins, our family is entering a new chapter of life beyond the Corridor. Our grandchildren will attend a new school and my wife has retired from her job working as a social worker. I am beginning the work of getting acquainted with a new congregation and finding ways to carry the presence of the Holy One into the community of Enid. The year 2020 has been a year full of challenges and change for so many of us. As we greet the new year 2021, will we be like the tiny mice who scurry away into new hiding places? Or, will we be like the little mouse spouse who clings to her life jacket home? I pray we can be the creatures the Holy One has created us to be who move forward to adapt and embrace the opportunities the Creator provides for us on our way.
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Delilah’s DILEMMAS
At the risk of exercising paranoia to the extreme, Delilah took back roads home after shopping. She circled back a half-dozen times, and still she had a feeling the black SUV was tailing her, though she hadn’t seen wheel nor fender of the blasted thing since she left Naifeh’s. It had been less than a week since she received the email; They are gone – your turn now. It was impossible to know who had sent the menacing missive, but one thing was certain, whoever it was believed Eli, Dooby and Abigail had been eliminated. They had no idea that the three presumably dead people were holed up in the apartment over the garage at The Royal Flush Ranch. Delilah hadn’t told Eli and Dooby about the email. Why bother? It wasn’t like they were oblivious to the danger everyone was already in by sheer association. And the email had left no clue as to its sender, so it wasn’t likely to assist in the identification and apprehension of additional members of the Mr. Wrigley operation. Once home, Buford Beauregard helped his daughter unload the spoils of her shopping adventure from the Camaro. And then helped her put everything away. “Daddy, you don’t have to stay now that, you know,” Delilah said, with a jerk of her head toward the garage. “You trying to get rid of me, Sugar?” Buford asked on a chuckle, as he placed the laundry detergent and fabric softener on the shelf above the washer and dryer. “Of course not!” Delilah exclaimed. “I rather enjoy having you here. Especially with Mother NOT here.” Buford cut a reproachful look at his daughter. “Your momma loves you, Delilah,” he said. “Even though her actions might some32 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2021
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times suggest otherwise.” “I know,” Delilah said. “And I love her.” “She might not approve of your life choices,” Buford continued, but with a bit of a grin. “And she would rather you were a little bit more like her.” He held up his forefinger and thumb as far apart as possible. Delilah smiled. “And she gets excessively annoyed because she can’t control your life,” Buford offered. “Course, that has been her constant frustration since the day you were born.” Delilah laughed heartily. “Well, I guess that’s some consolation,” she said. “I’m sorry. I don’t mean that.” Another reproachful look from Buford, who took a seat at the banquette. “Okay, not sorry,” Delilah said, joining him at the table. “Daddy, do you think we need to tell Eli and Dooby about the email I got a few days ago? I think I might’ve been followed when I was in town, and I’m not certain if that’s an extension of the email, or something else. What am I saying? Any way you look at it, it all ties back to the darn Mrs. Wrigley operation. Which, speaking of, Abigail is up to something. I just know it.” “Are you sure that’s not just years of animosity speaking?” Buford asked.
“That is exactly what’s speaking!” Delilah exclaimed. “Years of experience.” “And what do you think she’s up to?” Buford pressed. “I don’t know, but it’s nothing good I can assure you,” Delilah replied. “Eli assured me she’s not been out of their sight, and there is no way she could have contacted anyone or made any arrangements, but they underestimate her.” Buford chuckled. “Sugar, you’re getting too worked up about this,” he said. “Maybe,” Delilah said with little conviction. She couldn’t understand why no one was taking her seriously. They all knew how conniving and malicious Abigail was. Especially Dooby. Sure, there were things Abigail had done in the past that Buford was blissfully ignorant about, but Dooby knew it all. And still he minimized how dangerous she was. “Incidentally,” Delilah said after a long stretch of silence. “Karon is coming out when she gets off work.” “Good to know,” Buford said with wide eyed comprehension. “I’ll make myself scarce.” And sure enough, after lunch, both Joel and Buford could be found nowhere. As Karon’s Mustang made its slow trek up the drive,
Delilah bounded out the back door to greet her friend. Though Eli had used one of his fancy, spy gizmos to scan the house for listening devices, and found none, Delilah had been airing on the side of caution and not discussing Dooby and Eli in any of the structures on the ranch. “Oh, my heavens!” Karon exclaimed as she leapt from the car. She looked completely stricken with panic. “You’ve heard something, haven’t you? Oh, Lord help me! Their bodies have been found. I knew it! I just knew it!” “Karon,” Delilah said, stealing a glance up at the living room window of the apartment where Dooby stood peeking through the blinds, with a mischievous grin on his face. “Karon!” she repeated. “Look at me!” Karon ceased her lamenting and stared at Delilah. “I’m going to tell you something,” Delilah said, and she immediately held up her hand to stave off another collapse of composer. “It’s not bad news. But you must promise you won’t show any emotion. Just in case we’re being watched. Do you understand? It’s imperative we act as normal as possible.” It occurred to Delilah at that moment that for Karon to act as normal people act or react, would be totally abnormal. She shook her head; Etch A Sketching that
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“Right,” Karon said. “Wait! What do you mean the three of them?” Delilah opened her mouth to reply but was quickly cut short. “Not the broom rider, too?” Karon pleaded. Delilah sighed heavily. “The broom rider, too,” she said. In an instant, Karon’s demeanor changed dramatically. “Well, why are they in the apartment?” Karon asked. Delilah gave her a puzzled look. “I mean, why didn’t you put ‘em in the trailer? There’s more room, and any activity there wouldn’t be suspicious, right?” Karon said. “Right,” Delilah said. “Okay, I guess we can move them tonight. Good thinking, Karon.” “Don’t act so surprised,” Karon said with a grin. She glanced up at the living room window of the apartment and saw Dooby peeking through the blind, just as he had done with Delilah. “He’s not out of the woods yet,” Karon said with a jerk of her head toward the peeping Dooby. Delilah laughed. “I suspect that particular woods is named He-Should-Have-Let-Me-Know-He-Was-Okay.” “Mmm huh,” Karon confirmed. It was nearly midnight when the transfer of humans to the ranch hand’s mobile home took place. Fortunately,
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it was two days past the new moon, and dark as pitch. Joel remained in his bedroom in the big house, allowing more room for Eli, Dooby and the broom rider. This had been an excellent suggestion on Karon’s part, as it made it easier to transfer food to the mobile home’s occupants. And Delilah’s presence there would not be as suspect as it would be in the apartment. Saturday passed without incident, or measurable progress in the collection of information on the Mrs. Wrigley operation. Shortly after 1:00 in the morning, Delilah, Buford, and Joel were abruptly awakened by thunderous stomping in the hall downstairs. “Delilah, Buford, Joel!” Dooby shouted. “What’s wrong?” Delilah asked as she sailed down the stairs with Buford and Joel right behind her. “The mobile home’s on fire!” Dooby said. “Oh, heavens!” Delilah shouted. She gasped. “Where’s Eli?” Dooby gave her an exasperated look. “He’s trying to put it out with the garden hose.” “Where’s Abigail?” Buford asked, slightly panicked. Another exasperated look. “Gone,” Dooby said. n
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