Hey, y’all and welcome back to TEEN SCENE! I’m so excited to be writing this month’s article in Enid Monthly. I’m going to be writing about my favorite, and maybe you or your kid’s fav TikTok influencers/content creators. Let’s go!!
There is a very large variety of different content in the social media world. I know teens and sometimes even adults find themselves watching TikTok for hours at a time meaning you probably have a favorite kind of content or creator you like to watch!
As for me, here are my favorite kinds of TikTok content to watch right now!
Baking-I love to watch different people bake and decorate sweets because they all do it differently. Therefore it helps me with the things I like to bake and encourages me to try new things. I really enjoy watching Chelsweets for her recipes and decorating tips.
Shopping Hauls-I LOVE watching girls show off their new clothes and shoes!! Even if it’s not my style people like darcymcqueeny are still SOOOO fun to watch.
Hairstyling-I’ve always found it so cool how hairstylists can do pretty much anything on people’s hair. I always see videos of them coloring girls’ hair in a variety of different ways and it’s really satisfying and fun to watch. Check out theresavandamstylist for funny scenarios with her clients.
Soccer-As you all know, I play soccer so of course I’m gonna see it a lot on my “For You” page. I always see boys and girls working their way to be the best and I find it really cool. Livcookefs is awesome at juggling!
Traveling-If you read last month’s article about my vacations you can probably tell I love traveling. I’ve seen beautiful places on TikTok that I add to my traveling bucket list and I get to see people living my dream of traveling around the world.
Fashion-When I was little I used to want to be a fashion designer. I think fashion is so fun and cool how you can go anywhere and find 20 different styles of clothing. TikTok is filled with lots of videos about how to make a certain style super cute even if it’s out of your comfort zone.
Thanks for reading about my favorite content to watch on TikTok. I would love to hear about your fav content to watch so email me at tweensceneenid@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for upcoming articles email me as well!! I hope you all have a very joyful July and a Happy 4th!! See you next month 🙂
Well, folks, the heat has finally arrived. What is one to do? Well fish, of course! While I love Northwest Oklahoma (mainly for the people), I wouldn’t consider it anything close to a fisherman’s paradise. While I have a pond hopper boat and a couple of leased farm ponds, the ole’ Triton bass boat doesn’t get utilized as often as I’d like. When you have teenage boys that travel in baseball and basketball, and an adorable 7-year-old daughter that plays EJRT softball, it’s difficult to find time to load up the big boat and get away a bit. My folks live on Table Rock Lake (near Branson, MO), so I’m probably somewhat spoiled by that lake because it’s a fisherman’s paradise. While no Table Rock, I spend the majority of my bass boat time on Canton Lake. Unbeknownst to many, Canton Lake is a pretty darn good lake for largemouth bass. While it’s known by most to be home to the popular Walleye Rodeo each year, one can also catch a large number and some fairly decent-sized largemouth. In addition, Canton has a good supply of white bass (or “sandies” depending on where you are from) that can also add some excitement to your day of fishing. And of course, plenty of good-sized Walleye are also prevalent in the lake, which are some really good eatin’.
Laykin Chappel (10 years old) Walleye caught at Canton Lake on April 7th, 2019, 7lb 9 oz (Photos provided)
At Canton, I generally do the best fishing the rip rap with crankbaits, but if you locate a weed patch buzzing a spinnerbait through has brought me tremendous results. Walleye and Whites typically hammer a spoon jigging over the submerged islands as well. Due to it being a mostly open lake, the winds can be problematic for smaller vessels, but you can sneak up into the northern part of the lake to attempt to avoid the whitecaps and maybe set the hook on a lunker. Canton is a short one-hour drive from Enid and is a good place to get you on the water and your lure wet.
Until next time friends and don’t forget your plug or you’ll end up wet as well. Fish on!
When walking into the state-of-the-art weight room at Enid High School during Summer Pride, it is hard not to notice how hard these students are working. And that work is clearly paying off, both in physical appearance and on the field.
In 2019, the Plainsmen went 0-10 with a new coach and a new scheme. 2020 showed improvement with a 3-7 record, but some of the losses were runaways. Even with a similar record in 2021, Coach Woods was encouraged by the progress of the team. “Even though we were 3-7, we had 3 games we lost by 7 points or less (Lawton Mac, Edmond Memorial and Norman) and we should have won those games. We were that close to being 6-4 at the 6A-1 level. We were able to at least be competitive, but we know it is important to take that next step and finish those games. We were able to score points and move the football and get stops. We are definitely improving and continuing to get better.”
This improvement has come from several places, but one very important factor has been Enid’s Summer Pride Program. “We go four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 to about 9:30. We lift, we run, and work on skills on the field after. Even though Enid had a Summer Pride program before I got here, having a certified strength and conditioning coach like Coach (Tracy) Baldwin, makes all the difference in the world because he knows exactly what to do. We trust him, and he’s made a real difference. Coach Baldwin spent 20 years at places like Oklahoma State and just knows what student-athletes need,” says Coach Woods.
The players have really seemed to buy in as well. When Coach Woods started at Enid, about half the players came out for Summer Pride, now it’s almost every one that will play snaps. “We average over 70 football players a day, which makes a difference in the fall. Every single guy is better than when they started. When we got here we were being physically dominated, not anymore.”
And the football players aren’t the only ones getting bigger, stronger and faster. Every program has seen improvements in participation numbers, with about 300 kids at the high school level, from every girl’s and boy’s sport EHS offers. Enid Public Schools Athletic Director Billy Tipps said. “Our strength and conditioning program has provided our teams with better athletes to compete in 6A. The importance of strength and conditioning has been emphasized to our athletes and they have responded and it is paying dividends. 6A is the highest classification of sports in Oklahoma, and for us to be able to compete, it must be a priority.”
Student-athletes do not have to wait until high school to start summer training. Each middle school is now offering summer pride to 7th and 8th graders run by the middle school coaches under the direction of Coach Baldwin. “The idea is to get these kids involved as early as possible, doing the same thing at the middle school level that we do at the high school level, so that we can build the strength and physicality necessary to compete with the other big schools. We have over 150 middle schoolers that regularly participate and you can already tell by the success we are having at that level,” Said Coach Tipps
Plainsmen/Pacer Pride of the Plains is Proudly Sponsored by Slater Mechanical!
July 1 6 pm-9 pm First Friday Downtown Enid Live music, great shopping, delicious food
7 pm Live Music: Buffalo Jones and the Heard Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
July 2 8 am – 11 am The Cottage Market Champlin Park (1198 Sequoyah Dr.)
7 am-1 pm, 5 pm-9 pm Farm Market Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy. 81) Fresh produce, shopping, homemade ice cream & more
11 am-3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
7 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
July 4 5:30 am-10 pm City of Enid Independence Day Celebration Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Fishing Derby, Paddleboats, Concessions, Enid Symphony, Fireworks
7 am-1 pm Farm Market Red Bird Farm (8812 N. Hwy. 81) Fresh produce, shopping, homemade ice cream & more
July 5-August 20 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday Home on the Range Art Show featuring Dallas Mayer Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
July 5 2 pm – 4 pm Teen Yoga (6th Grade +) Public Library of Enid & Garfield County (120 W. Maine)
July 6-10 2022 South Plains Connie Mack 18U World Series Qualifier David Allen Memorial Ballpark (301 S. Grand)
July 6 7:30 pm Trivia! Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 7 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 8 7:30 pm Live Music: Carly Nash Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
July 9 8:30 am Workout: Fit Camp Burn Meadowlake Golf Course (2013 W. Rupe) 60 minute INSANE bootcamp style workout. $5.
10 am Yoga at the Farm The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.) ($25 per person)
10 am-2 pm Sunset Plaza Second Saturday Sunset Plaza (610 S. Cleveland)
7 pm Enid Cars & Coffee Blazes BBQ (1002 W. Willow) Night cruisin’ on Van Buren
7 pm Live Music: Bays Brothers Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Auto Racing: Sooner Late Models Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)
8 pm Live Music: Red Grass Strings Band Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
9 pm Live Music: The Damn Quails The Alibi Bar (No Cover!) (224 W. Broadway)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9 pm That’s 70’s Party! Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 10 5 pm FREE Hot Dog Feed St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (1810 E. Broadway)
July 12 2 pm – 4 pm Teen Yoga (6th Grade +) Public Library of Enid & Garfield County (120 W. Maine)
July 13 2 pm Chess Club (All Ages and Skill Levels) Public Library of Enid & Garfield County (120 W. Maine)
7:30 pm Trivia! Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 14 11 am-1:30 pm Purses with Purpose Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) YWCA annual fundraiser
7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 15-17 Basketball: Mid-America Youth (MAYB) Tournament Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) and other locations throughout Enid
7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday Live Theater: Lucky Stiff Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
July 15 1 pm – 3 pm Family Game Night Champion Gym (740 N. 10th)
7:30 pm Live Music: Levi Thompson Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
July 16 7:30 am-10 am Breakfast Fly-In Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.) Fly-in aircraft & static displays on the ramp, Barnstormers breakfast buffet $8
11 am-4 pm Garfield County Democratic Party Candidate Cookout
11 am-3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
5 pm-8:30 pm Pop Ups on Park St. 100 block of W. Park Vendors, food trucks, artists, more
7 pm Live Music: Alltown Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
July 20 7:30 pm Trivia! Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 21 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Turpin Tunes The Turpin at Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 22-23 7:30 pm Live Theater: Lucky Stiff Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
July 22 6 pm Bad Art Night Public Library of Enid & Garfield County (120 W. Maine) Can you make the worst piece of art? We’ll be using the theme, Oceans of Possibilities, and the worst art pieces will be rewarded with unconstructive criticism, guffaws, and prizes! (And bragging rights). Please bring snacks and soft drinks to this after-hours library event. Be sure to drop in by 6 PM when the library doors close. This is an adult-only activity
8 pm Live Music: Dueling Pianos Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Live Comedy: Alex Just Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence) $15 Cover, enidbrewing.com
10 pm Live Music: Sleepy Town Troubadours Gold Door Enid (120 W. Randolph)
July 23 10 am – 2 pm Park Avenue Outdoor Outlet Sale! Park Avenue Thrift (507 S. Grand) $5 Fill a Bag Sale (Outdoor items only)
10 am-3 pm Holy Cross Vendor Fair Holy Cross Church (701 E. Park)
12 pm Picnic w/Goats The Farm on Norman (1401 Norman Rd.) $5 per person for entry only, $15 per person for entry and a boxed lunch
6 pm Museum After Dark: Artist Dallas Meyer Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th)
7 pm Live Music: Rocky Kanaga Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
July 26 9 am Main Street Meet Up: Coffee Session Five80 Coffeehouse (122 E. Randolph) Tips and Tricks for Online Marketing (Open to Main Street members and downtown business owners)
4 pm Main Street Meet Up: Happy Hour Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph) Tips and Tricks for Online Marketing (Open to Main Street members and downtown business owners)
July 27 2 pm Chess Club (All Ages and Skill Levels) Public Library of Enid & Garfield County (120 W. Maine)
7:30 pm Trivia! Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 28 7 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9 pm Karaoke Boondocks (302 E. Maple)
July 29-30 Crazy Days Throughout Enid Several retail locations will have special deals throughout the weekend.
July 29 7:30 pm Live Music: Bays Brothers Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
July 30 9 am – 12 pm Saturday in the Park Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Food, Games, Face Painting, Health Screenings, Petting Zoo and More!
11 am – 6 pm Leonardo’s Live Music! Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) Enjoy live music in Leonardo’s indoor “park” upstairs all day long. Featuring musicians playing drums, horns, violin, piano, ukulele, singing, and making electronic beats all while interacting with guests and answering questions about their instruments and music! Leonardo’s will also have special music themed crafts in our tinkering area! This one is sure to leave kids inspired and ready to make some music!
2 pm – 4 pm Summer Fun Day at Assist Wireless! Assist Wireless (1734 S. Van Buren) Free Food and Drinks!
6:30 pm Martial Combat League Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)
7 pm Live Music: Stacy Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7 pm Live Music: Jackson Taylor and the Sinners CW Scooters of Enid (3630 N. HWY 81)
8 pm 90’s Party! Boondocks Tavern (302 E. Maple)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
As the stage microphone speakers rang out, “Testing, testing…Mic Check…1, 2, 1, 2”—Stride Event Center employees laid table settings on sold-out ballroom tables. Executive Chef Justin Craparotta’s delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu sizzled in the ovens. Host Courtney Strzinek continued her pre-show rehearsal during the early hours of the evening on June 3rd, 2022. Enid’s newest Award Show was set to honor local businesses and showcase “the best” Enid has to offer.
Host Courtney Strzinek with “Best Surgeon” winner Barry Pollard and his wife Roxanne
“BEST”
In its inaugural year, Enid Monthly’s “Best of Enid” Award Show sold 340 tickets to anticipating Enidites. Preparing the final details of the event in the week leading up to the ceremony, Enid Monthly Publisher/Editor, Robert Faulk, was amazed by the reception of ticket and table sales. “Our goal was 150 tickets,” Robert said, “and when we got to 340, Stride told us to cut it off! They did not have enough room for any more tables. We couldn’t have been more surprised, and happy, especially for our first year.”
Almost 75,000 votes were cast during the online voting process that lasted several weeks. Finalists and guests from 50 categories such as Lenox (Best Burger Finalist), Natural Remedies (Best Medical Marijuana/CBD Winner) and TLC Dental (Gold Sponsor and Best Dental Care Winner) all united to represent the best Enid has to offer.
“Best Dental Care” Winner – TLC Dental
Enid has some of the best businesses because we have some of the best people. “Best of” polls are common, but it’s always fun to acknowledge the creative and entrepreneurial businesses within our town. The Best of Enid Awards Show was meant to bring all of these people together for one joined celebration of the community we share, and the appreciation we have for one another. An event not only honoring the “Best” businesses chosen “#1” by the people of Enid but celebrating all of the businesses that Enid loves to support. With the winning businesses announced live during the ceremony, all finalists were given the chance to bask in their own “best-ness.”
After the doors opened at 6:30 pm, host Courtney Strzinek began the evening with a joyous “Welcome” to the attendees at 7 pm, and shortly after, dinner was served in the sunny, window-filled west hallway of Stride Event Center. Light beams from the setting sun danced off the dessert tables cake icing, and the attendants circled the buffet tables and raffle prizes (Pitboss 850 Pro charcoal grill from Lowe’s Home Improvement, $500 in Visa gift cards donated by Bath Planet of Oklahoma, and a diamond jewelry item from Ediger’s Diamonds). Kent Chapin, from Gold Sponsor Wing Stop, was the first presenter and announced the first award of the evening for “Best Apartments,” which went to Esplanade at Stonebridge Village. Representatives from the apartments were present to accept the award.
Award show nominees pass through the buffet line catered by Stride Event Center
“Growth”
When reflecting on Esplanade at Stonebridge Village winning “Best Apartments”, Mindy Vassar said, “Enid is home! No matter if you lived here a short time, moved away, or have lived here your entire life—it is home.” And, as the property manager of one of Enid’s most sought-after luxury apartment complexes, Mindy spoke of her excitement about being involved with Enid Monthly’s Best of Enid Awards Show 2022, “I personally love that Enid is growing with more local businesses and bringing in reasons for people to visit. This show is a reflection of that.”
Apartments serve as a great link to Enid for the people and families moving to our city, and this is a bridge to building bigger and better communities in town, “It was nice to come together as a community and show each other support”, Mindy continues. “We thoroughly enjoyed the award show. For the first event, we do not think it could have gone any better!”. Mindy’s excitement about receiving this year’s award shows how vital customer service is to a town that is looking towards growth and being considered the best. “We have a phenomenal staff, highly dedicated to resident satisfaction.” Esplanade may be one of the newer apartment facilities in town, but they’ve mastered the art of providing for their client’s needs in the best ways possible.
Best MMJ Winner – Natural Remedies
“Golden”
Many took to the stage to accept their awards in person. While the ballroom was busting at the seams with Enid’s newly awarded “Best”, some of the night’s winners who were not able to make it (and couldn’t buy a ticket even if they wanted to) were out-and-about enjoying Enid’s downtown nightlife. The final award of the evening was given to Wings to Go for “Best Wings,” and as the owner thanked the voters of Enid for the honor to be considered the town’s best, he mentioned the nail-biter game he was in the middle of watching across the street at David Allen Memorial Ballpark. The JUCO World Series was in the final days of play, and he stepped away from the exciting game to be present in case they won the award.
Living a good life, and providing one for those around us, have always been important to the residents of Enid. The traditions in place for many of the local businesses provide not only entertainment, but they show a sense of deep-rooted community. Elaine Johns, Marketing Director for Golden Oaks Retirement Village, talked about the privilege it was to win “Best Senior Living.” “I want to thank the Academy…”, she joked, stating, “I accept this award on behalf of all the finalists in this category, for all that we do within our community for the elderly. We do important work…and, I say thank you on behalf of us all.” This generosity is perhaps a glimpse into why the community voted Golden Oaks “Best” this year.
Best Senior Living Winner – Golden Oaks
“Civil Comradery”
Ediger’s Diamonds, another Gold Sponsor this year, was a winner for “Best Jewelry.” In accepting the award, Curtis Ediger also honored the competition noting “we are really fortunate to have such good jewelers in town. Competition makes us all better, and we are just so proud of our staff, especially, in winning this award.”
Gold sponsor Todd Berdit from Bath Planet of Oklahoma was excited to be a part of the show. “We feel very fortunate to be part of the Enid community. We appreciate the support from Enid and the surrounding areas and we really enjoy giving back to this community in meaningful ways. We also want to congratulate this year’s winner of Best Home Maintenance and Remodeling (Enid Tile & Marble) but suggest they not get too comfortable with that trophy!” Berdit joked.
Best Childcare Provider Winner – Kinder Konnection
The enthusiasm of each winning recipient highlighted the fun of Enid Monthly’s first annual Best of Enid Awards Show. Tickets were sold faster than seating could keep up, and the comradery among local business competitors showed Enid’s willingness to show up and support each other. There was only one “Best” winner per category, but on this night, every single person in the town of Enid was a winner. We all won, because not only do we have the best businesses, it takes the best people to come together and celebrate the victory of another, even if that meant your own defeat. The night was filled with spotlights on those with the most votes, but it was the nature in which everyone was thankful for each other that made the night the “Best.”
The Wheatheart Nutrition Project’s meal site in Enid is getting a new home! Effective Friday, July 1, 2022 Wheatheart will begin providing mid-day meals at their new site in the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Located at 801 Pastor Alfred Baldwin Jr. Way (formerly 801 S. 5th), the new facility will provide hot meals, promote socialization and provide support and outreach services to senior adults age sixty and over. The agency is excited to partner with the Booker T. Washington Community Center, and feels that this will open the door to providing services for even more seniors in our community.
“The new site has a great location, excellent parking, and easy access for seniors with mobility challenges,” said Leslie Miller, co-director of The Wheatheart Nutrition Project. “I think this is a great opportunity for our agency, and for the seniors in Enid,” she said.
Meals will be served starting at 11am, Monday through Friday. It is important for seniors sixty and over to call ahead to reserve their meal. Reservations can be made by calling the site at 580-603-2429.
Wheatheart understands the challenges facing senior citizens, and seeks to offer support and outreach services, helping older adults to identify and access the many resources available in the community. The Outreach Coordinator is available to meet with seniors in their homes, discuss their unique needs and challenges, and work to develop strategies that enable those seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
The Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Inc. is a non-profit organization, serving eight counties across north central Oklahoma. They are funded through the Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging, with state and federal funds under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1964. They also gladly accept donations to help support the program. For more information about Wheatheart Nutrition and how they can help you or someone you know, please contact their administrative offices at 580-262-0303.
Some men are reluctant to seek routine medical care. Casey L. Cochran, DO, a physician at St. Mary’s Family Medicine North, discusses how men can take charge of their health.
Q. What are some of the top health concerns for men?
A. Top health concerns for men include heart disease, colon cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, hypertension, tobacco use and obesity.
Q. What can men do to stay healthy and prevent disease?
A. To improve your health, make sure you eat a balanced diet consisting of plenty of fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats and whole grains. Exercise and staying physically active is just as important. If you use tobacco, quit.
Men should get annual check-ups after the age of 35. It’s important to have open discussions with your primary care provider (PCP) about any urinary changes.
Q. What types of health screenings can men do themselves without going to the doctor?
A. Men can do testicular evaluations at home by checking for any abnormal testicular lumps. They can also monitor their blood pressure.
There are several screenings that men should seek through their doctor. Men with no family history should begin prostate cancer screening at age 50. Those with a family history of prostate cancer should begin earlier at age 40. Annual rectal exams and PSA tests are the best way to get screened.
Everyone is recommended to have a colonoscopy starting at age 50. If you have a first-degree relative that was diagnosed with colon cancer, your screening should start 10 years prior to their age of diagnosis.
Q. If someone has health concerns, why is it important to seek immediate care?
A. It is important to catch disease at early stages when it is more treatable and to prevent further complications.
Q. If someone does not have a primary care provider (PCP), how can they find one?
A. Here at St. Mary’s Physician Associates, we offer primary care services for the whole family. We have several locations to make it convenient for patients to access the care they need.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cochran, call 580-249-3782 or book online at stmarysphysicianassociates.com. For physician referral assistance, call 580-599-6391.
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Author: Emily Henry Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore
Author Emily Henry’s latest novel, just released in May, is Book Lovers, and it is a wonderful summertime read. Henry broke onto the scene with Beach Read (2020) and followed it with People We Meet on Vacation (2021), which has surged even more in popularity lately with the #BookTok craze. Book Lovers is a rom-com with an ending you can see a mile away – the common enemies-to-lovers trope – but the characters and the humor help keep it unique.
Quite a few books out now are about books/bookstores, and this one falls into that category too – Nora is a literary agent and Charlie is a book editor. After a disastrous work lunch, the two consider each other their professional nemesis. But when Nora and her sister, Libby, decide to go on a month-long vacation to a small town in North Carolina, they have no idea that it’s actually Charlie’s hometown. Or that he’s living there now to help his parents out. Nora and Libby try to have a relaxing, quirky trip, but when a colleague goes on maternity leave early, Nora and Charlie are forced to work together to help an author make a deadline. They start falling for each other, but with Charlie needed in Sunshine Falls and Nora loving her life in NYC, can it be anything more than a vacation fling?
The two main characters have such snappy, dry senses of humor that you’ll definitely burst out laughing at times. But the book also explores the deep bond between Nora and Libby, as they realize the dynamic they had as children must change as they grow older and have families of their own. As well, for Nora, whose reputation is of a merciless shark – think Sandra Bullock in The Proposal movie – she comes to learn that maybe she doesn’t need to have tight control over every situation always. So, whether you pick up the literal Beach Read or this Book Lovers, you’ll be all set with a delightfully pleasant beach read for the summer.
Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Book Lovers today!
Author: Seth Meyers Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore
I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared is a funny new book written by late-night host Seth Meyers and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. It is a picture book with a target age range of 3-7 years old. You certainly get a dose of Meyers’s comedy, but there is also a good lesson about both friendship and courage for kiddos.
Rabbit is not scared by anything at all – it reads scary stories and goes on adventures and doesn’t even sleep with its door closed. Bear, though, is the opposite. Bear gets easily scared, even of its own reflection in the mirror. Rabbit finally convinces Bear to go on a trip, but Bear takes the long way around to avoid the scary things – a fish-filled stream, the dark woods, a rocky mountain, a rickety bridge. When Rabbit finds itself though desperately needing help, will Bear be brave enough to overcome its fears and rescue its friend?
The illustrations in this book are wonderful and quite funny themselves. Plus, each page has a handful of short sentences, so they build up the story nicely without being overly long and losing children’s interest. I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared is a great book, perfectly balancing humor with a good message. Kiddos can laugh at Rabbit and Bear while also learning that they themselves can be brave and adventurous too.
Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared today!
Guys, do you want to achieve that famous superhero look for summer? Most actors have full-time trainers and cooks when they are preparing for a movie. Most of us do not have the time or funding for that, so here is how you can accomplish this look on your own. By focusing on a few muscle groups men can look like they have packed on 10-15 pounds of muscle. By using a similar principle women can look like they have dropped a few percent in body fat. This is how to get the look you are striving for this summer.
We will start with the guys. The muscles that you need to bring out to give you the unbreakable look are the traps, upper chest, shoulders, lats, and abs. The goal is to thin the waistline and make the upper part of the frame as wide as possible. Try this workout a few times a week to get the right look for summer.
Shrugs This exercise will develop the trapezius muscle. Grab a dumbbell in each hand or a barbell. Raise your shoulders slowly up as far as you can. Pause for a half second and lower the weight down until you feel a stretch.
Try to complete 3 sets of 12
Lateral Raises This exercise will develop the shoulders to help add the width and roundness to the upper arm. Complete exercise with a dumbbell in each hand and arms straight down by your side. Keeping the arms as straight as possible, lift the weights straight out to the side until they are just above the shoulder. Keep the pace slow and weight pretty light, form is very important here.
Complete 3 sets of 15 reps
Incline Press This will work the upper chest to give you that nice top shelf look. Complete exercise by inclining the bench to around 45*. Then, grab a dumbbell in each hand and lean back on the bench. Keeping your elbows below your shoulders press the weight up and squeeze the chest muscles by trying to force the elbows towards each other. Complete 3 sets of 12 reps
Pull-ups This will help add width to the back and give you the V-taper look. Complete by grabbing a pull-up bar and raising yourself up until your chin clears the bar. If you cannot do a bodyweight pull-up, use a resistance band to help you up.
Complete 3 sets of 8
Bent over rows This exercise will develop the upper back area and build that yolk to make you look bulletproof. Complete this exercise by grabbing a barbell or a dumbbell in each hand. Hinge at the waist and push your body weight back in the hips and heels. Make sure that your back is flat when you bend forward. Pull the weight up toward your body and squeeze the elbows behind the back to get a big contraction in the back.
Complete 3 sets of 10 reps
V-ups The V-up is a great ab workout to get them all showing for summer. Lay flat on your back and lift both of your feet up as you also bring your shoulders off the ground turning your body into a V.
Complete 3 sets of 15
Rear delt flys This will bring out the back of the shoulder. Lean forward (seated or standing) with arms straight down towards the ground and a dumbbell in each hand. Pull your hands apart (palms down) and go out as wide and as high as you can go.
Complete 3 sets of 15
Side Plank This will get the obliques looking good and tighten up the waist line. Lie down on your side and prop your upper body up on your elbow and forearm. Lift your hip up off the ground and stretch your feet straight out so that your body is in a straight line. Keep your shoulder pushed away from your ear. Hold this position for 30-45 seconds.
Complete 3 sets
The diet to prepare for summer is simple. Most movie star diets do not follow a specific meal plan. Just simply start with 5 meals a day and include a serving of lean protein, a serving of a good carb source, and a serving of green vegetables. Slowly decrease the carb source from week to week until you are summer ready!
