As we trade beach bags for backpacks and temperatures begin to drop, the Chisholm Lady Horns volleyball team is eagerly preparing for their season. The Chisholm High Lady Horns will kick off their season on August 9th at Oklahoma Union. This season, the Lady Horns will face many new challenges with new coaches and new team lineups.
With plenty of new faces and positions being introduced at Chisholm, a familiar name in the Chisholm volleyball community, Jonathan Robbins, was asked a few questions about the upcoming season. Robbins has been involved with the Chisholm volleyball association for many years, and he has recently been promoted to Varsity head coach after previously being JV head coach and assisting the Varsity team. Robbins exemplifies what it entails to be a true Chisholm Longhorn on and off the court, as well as teaching at the high school. In addition to Coach Robbins, Amy Barnes will be providing assistance to the Varsity squad as well as coaching the JV, freshman, and middle school teams.
When questioned about the upcoming season, Robbins responded, “I have high expectations: greatness.” Robbins continually pushes his team to strive for better. The Chisholm Lady Horns have made a State Tournament appearance for many consecutive years, and Robbins is not going to stop until that reputation is upheld. “Communication is key on and off the court,” Robbins stressed during a team huddle. Team communication is going to be a huge part of the season with the new coaching staff and the new faces on the team. With the loss of many key players and some good athletes, the Lady Horns will be working overtime this season to make it back to State; however, the girls are pumped and ready to take on the role and play. It will be an exciting season as the girls learn to adapt and prosper with the new challenges they are faced with. Come cheer on your Lady Horn Volleyball team!
It’s Sophia and Mallie back at again writing the September Tween Scene column in Enid Monthly This month we are going to be writing about our top 5 favorite back-to-school sneakers! Let’s get to it!!
To start off our top favorites is Jordan 4’s, specifically the light mochas and white Oreos because they match with everything, and they last a long time depending on how well you treat them. Jordan 4s are also really in style right now and a lot of people own them.
Our second favorite pair is Jordan 1s because they are very cute, stylish shoes for everyone. Mallie owns 2 pairs but would like to buy more. Our favorite style is Jordan 1 mids.
If you want a super cute tennis shoe, Nike Airmax 270s are the way to go. These are Sophia’s favorite because they are super comfy, pretty and are really easy to clean. They feel like you are walking on clouds and are good workout shoes.
Another great shoe is Adidas ultra boosts. They give you lots of comfort while running, walking, etc. and can go with literally all your clothes depending on what color you get. Just be careful because once you buy one pair you’ll want more.
Last but not least, Nike Air Force 1’s have to be on the list. These shoes give you a wide variety of colors and styles to choose from. They can be worn with dressy cloths, workout clothes and everyday clothes. Sophia’s favorites are the tear-away and color changing. Mallie’s favorite are the plain white ones.
We hope our readers enjoyed this month’s article. Let us know what your favorite shoes are by emailing us at tweensceneenid@gmail.com. Feel free to also email us with any questions, comments, concerns or any ideas for our upcoming articles. Have a great September!! Bye for now!!!!!
Why do you want to start your fitness journey? There are many reasons. You may want to be healthier, you may want to lose some weight, or you may want to step into some body building. Whatever the reason is a workout program can be designed for you and your goals. Here are two amazing ladies with different goals that are both killing it
Kara Bergdall
“I’ve always been into fitness, just not quite on the competition level. A friend of mine brought up the idea one weekend so we met with Kat that following Monday and started the meal plan and training. Working out is definitely the easier part. The meal plan can get old after months of eating the same kinds of things but it’s fun to see what your body is capable of when you push it that hard. I feel like if you’re into fitness at all, you should definitely give competing a try just one time! We had the best time training and the support during the entire process was pretty awesome!” – Kara Bergdall
Samantha Noteware
“After losing over 100lbs having the gastric sleeve surgery in 2018, I wanted to make sure that I continued on a healthy path by not only eating better but working out as well. I started weight training 3x a week in 2020 and have witnessed some awesome changes not only in my muscle toning but in my endurance while running! My trainer continues to push me every week focusing on different muscle groups and guides me with healthy meal plans. I’m so thankful I made the decision to start training and pursue a healthy lifestyle!” -Samantha Noteware
Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Kristi Bolin, owner, and chef of Kristi’s Kitchen. I grew up in Enid, OK, and graduated from Enid High in 1997. I have lived in many places throughout my adulthood but finally settled back in Enid. I met my husband in 2007 and we married in 2008. We have 2 ornery, yet beautiful, daughters, ages 7 & 9. I am a surgical technologist by trade but have always loved to cook. My parents owned restaurants as we were growing up and my grandmother was an excellent cook, as well. I watched and helped and learned.
I was honored when Robert asked me to contribute to the monthly recipe column. I get my love of cooking from my grandmother. Growing up and being in the kitchen with her are some of my fondest childhood memories. One of the many reasons I love cooking so much is because there aren’t many rules you have to follow. You can get as creative as you want. I love reading cookbooks, but very rarely do I follow a recipe when cooking, so feel free to play around with mine.
The recipe I chose for this month features cherry tomatoes that a dear friend of mine brought me. It is fresh, clean, and vibrant. It’s about as “summer” as you can get.
Ingredients:
1. Fairly large cherry tomatoes. As many as you want. 2. Basil leaves. 1 per tomato. 3. Mozzarella pearls. 2-3 depending on the size of your tomato. 4. Good quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 5. Kosher salt.
Start by slicing off the very tops of the tomatoes. Using a corer, scoop out the core of the tomato. Take 1 basil leaf and stuff it down into the tomato, followed by mozzarella pearls. Drizzle the top with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Finish with Kosher salt. These are perfect as a snack or garnish.
I have to admit, knowing the cover subject this month, I had a really difficult time knowing what to write about. We all have an individual story about where we were 20 years ago, and what we were doing. I was waiting for a law school class to begin when in the lunch area we saw breaking news on the TV. We spent most of the day glued to the TV, but frankly, no one really cares what I was doing.
What is important was the work of the first responders that both gave their lives that day, that died afterward from the horrible aftereffects, and those that saved lives. In this month’s issue, we talk to two first responders who have spent their lives doing their part to make our community a better place. When you see a first responder, don’ forget to thank them for their service, and when you think about that fateful day 20 years ago, don’t forget to remember those who gave everything for their community.
Howdy friends! Have a hankerin’ for some huntin’ yet Dove season doesn’t start for a month? Me too. Luckily, there is a species available to hunt the whole year-round. That’s right, feral hogs. Not only are hogs a “blast” to hunt (see what I did there?), Oklahoma farmers will thank you. There are no limits for daily hogs and many farmers will appreciate you taking as many as you can. These wild hogs live in nearly every Oklahoma County and are devastating to crops. According to the Oklahoman, state agriculture officials alone killed over 21,000 pigs last year (an increase of 40% from 2019). While many farmers are now leasing land for hog hunting, the hunting itself barely puts a dent in the population. It was reported in the High Plains Journal that on average these hogs cause $1.5 BILLION annually in the United States. Mature sows are said to reproduce twice a year and can have anywhere up to 10-12 piglets. The numbers are astounding and continue to grow faster than they can be eradicated.
There are several ways to hunt these creatures. Many hunters utilize tower blinds or tree stands like a deer hunt. They can be trapped using a variety of different traps. Heck, you can even hire an outfitter that’ll let you shoot pigs out of a helicopter within an hour’s distance of us here in Garfield County. Me? I like to chase them around in their natural habitat. We stalk around in the heavy brush and trees, through creeks and ponds until we spot the pigs. Many times, we will belly crawl through the briar patches and plum thickets just to get a shot (or dozens of shots) if we are lucky. It’s an intense hunt, trying to be quiet creeping through the woods hearing boars grunt in their boar’s nests, and waiting for a big mama to come barreling at you trying to protect her offspring.
A question many of you might be asking yourself; what do you do with the nasty creatures once you shoot them? The answer is: you eat them! While not very pleasant to clean, a 30-40 lb pig on the smoker is delicious. The back strap is tender and flavorful on the grill, but we’ll typically smoke the quarters with some Lawry’s seasoning for several hours and the meat just falls off the bone.
Before you hit the woods, know that a hunting license is required for hunting hogs on public land, unless exempt. No hunting license is required on public land but check the local regulations as there are different requirements depending on what other game is currently in season. Finally, find you a local farmer who has crops being destroyed and it is relatively easy to gain access to some fine hunting experiences. Until next time, as always keep our land grand and your hunting ethical.
The lockdowns of 2020 led to a social media boom as many people had extra time and new interest in accessing various social networks. Everyone’s parents and grandparents learned what TikTok was, and old friends united over Facebook Lives and Facebook Messenger video chats.
With this came rising pressure for marketers to up their creativity. Corporate America is now vying for the attention of a more diverse audience online.
Diving into the current social media climate, there is evidence that many companies have dropped the “corporate page.” As many people sought connection and relationships online while stuck at home last year, we saw these pages turn friendly and personal–with a shift toward communicating more than promoting.
Now halfway through 2021, we’ve seen some entertaining and engaging marketing campaigns born from the pain of 2020. Along with more humorous and conversational vibes, we’ve seen a move toward more compassion and intentionality–promoting mental health and relationships.
And in the spirit of working smarter not harder, there is inspiration to be drawn from these eye-catching, successful marketing tactics.
Let’s learn from the best campaigns of 2020 and 2021.
OK, this ad WON the internet in 2020. Match.com got so creative with this. My vision for Match.com and Tinder would have been a single person, home alone, craving connection, finding an internet relationship, and meeting at last when the lockdowns are lifted. A heartwarming tale…
Someone in their marketing meeting must’ve said, “OR we could create an ad that pokes fun at this insane year, keeps everyone laughing–thus unifying people in a crazy and divisive time… All this while reminding everyone that, while there are now a million dating apps on the market now, we’re still here!”
If you haven’t watched this ad, Google “Match Made in Hell by Match dot com.” They poke fun at one of the strangest years in history by presenting us with a girl named “2020” who falls in love with Satan himself. They’re two peas in a terrible pod.
Things they did right:
Running the ad at a time when online dating skyrocketed, allowing them to stand out among their competitors.
OkCupid reported a 700% increase in business!
Keeping it light and making people laugh during a dark, heavy time.
Running it on live TV, streaming services, and social media.
Perfect to cover all the bases while having a captive audience at home.
Acknowledging the crazy of the world in 2020 without making political statements.
Unified audience by focusing on things we could all agree upon: 2020 was a rough year!
Match.com got 2.4 Million views on their Facebook post alone for this campaign. That’s not counting YouTube and link shares. 120 times their usual view numbers!
FISHER-PRICE – SEE TOYS EVERYWHERE
I can’t get over how witty and creative this campaign is.
Fisher-Price has two options to consider. They focus on running ads between cartoons to catch kids’ attention–so they’ll beg their parents for the latest and greatest. Or target the parents themselves on social media. This ad is geared toward adults and goes back to the simple things that entertain kids: for example, pretending a vacuum is a dragon or a hose is a snake. In a world full of fancy toys and gadgets that leave adults saying, “Wow, when I was a kid, we just played outside with chalk,” Fisher-Price empathizes and connects.
If you haven’t yet, go check out their Facebook and Instagram pages.
This campaign leads to adults engaging with their posts and giving their page a follow. This means, down the road, when we’ve moved along to following someone’s next big campaign, Fisher-Price will remain in our newsfeed. When Christmas or a birthday rolls around, parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents alike will already have Fisher-Price and the latest and greatest toys on the brain.
Things they did right:
Choosing the right target audience with a great strategy.
Bringing their long-standing brand name back to mind for the generation who actually purchases the toys.
Creating simple, clean graphics.
Evoking feelings of nostalgia.
Making you more likely to click that share button, or comment and tag a friend you grew up with!
Remember that your online persona is a key part of your brand. What feelings do your social media pages evoke through the colors, graphics, and words you use? Is it time to shake up your online presence by implementing a creative campaign to engage your target audience(s)?
Let’s chat! Check out wordygirl.com, and receive a free consultation when you mention this article.
In 2018, Enid High was moved back up to the highest class of 6A football in Oklahoma – known as 6A-Division 1. Being the smallest, and only non-urban school in the 16 school 6A-1 has provided many challenges over the past several years, but these are challenges Enid High Head Coach Rashaun Woods is attacking head on. While it is clear he knows that the teams the Plainsmen will be facing may have better funded programs, he is proud of what the core group of Plainsmen have to offer, and truly believes that they can win some ball games this year, and even in the games that they don’t win, that they will be competitive. “Collectively, as a team, we have improved and should be better than last year” Coach Woods says of the team, “Even though we lost some really good players, we are looking for guys that will step up and take their place.”
In looking for the kids that he thinks will step up Coach Woods indicates that he has high hopes for Defensive End Donovan Riemann and Safety Reece Slater, both Seniors. “The Defensive line has a chance to be really good this year, and the safeties and defense, in general, should be a bright spot for our team, if they perform to what I know they are capable of,” says Coach Woods. “Both Donovan and Reece have a chance to be all conference type performers, if they keep up their hard work.”
Coach Woods has been happy with the off-season program and is proud of the kids that have shown up this summer and participated in Summer Pride workouts. As we talked about last month, Enid High has one of the nicest strength and conditioning rooms in the state. “Over the summer the team has worked hard, and we expect them to be physically and athletically competitive in the coming season,” he says.
The Plainsmen open their season at Putnam City on August 27th, and the first home game is September 3rd. Tickets are available to purchase at the ticket office by calling (580) 366-8350. Come cheer on your hometown Enid Plainsmen!
Enid Athletics Plainsmen/Pacer Pride of the Plains Brought to You by Slater Mechanical
September 1-30 10 am-5 pm Thrift Style Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) A traveling exhibit on upcycling fabrics and creating trends. Museum open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm.
September 2 7:30 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
September 3 7 pm Football: Enid High vs. Ponca City Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
7:30 pm Live Music: Timothy Bays Duo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
7:30 pm Live Music: Ryan Oldham Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9:30 pm Live Music: Beautiful Disaster The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)
September 4 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
7:30 pm Comedy: Ron White Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Tickets start at $40
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9:30 pm Live Music: Jase Holtom The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)
September 8-11 Garfield County Free Fair Garfield County Fairgrounds (111 W. Purdue)
September 9 7:30 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
September 10-12 8 pm Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma) Gaslight Theatre’s annual free Shakespeare presentation moves to the fall
September 10 6 pm-9 pm First (Second) Friday Downtown Enid Live music, great shopping, delicious food
6:30 pm Live Music: Harvest Wine Series – The Maestro and the Missus Enid Symphony Center (301 W. Broadway) The Edward Jones Harvest Wine Series features a one hour performance preceded by a half-hour wine service. Dress is casual. Pre-concert wine service will be located in the Eleanor Hornbaker Banquet Hall followed by performances in the Joan Allen Symphony Hall. Tickets are $15 and available at the door only.
7:30 pm Live Music: The Revolt Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
7:30 Live Music: Greg Demyon Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
September 11 10 am-1 pm Walk 4RKids Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Rides, games, food, silent auction, family fun. Celebrate individuals with special needs.
10 am-5 pm The Market Neighborhood Shops Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom (301 S. Independence) Fall craft show
10 am-6 pm Groove Fest Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma) A day of peace, love & flower power! Music, vendors, VWs, vintage vans, costume contest, more
6 pm Live Music: Hope for da Hood Abundant Life Church (1602 E. Chestnut) Christian Rap and Hip Hop Concert with popcorn and root beer floats!
7 pm Live Music: Village Sounds by Beau Jennings Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)
7:30 pm Auto Racing: Garfield County Fair Race Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford)
7:30 pm Live Music: Stacey Sanders Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9 pm Comedy and Cuisine Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple) $20 tickets if pre-purchased at Boondocks or on their facebook page. $25 at the door
September 13 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Journey Through Darkness: A Day of Suicide Prevention, Education and Conversation Autry Technology Center (1201 W. Willow) Registration $10 (includes lunch) by calling Theresa Sharp (580) 977-7479 or email Theresa.a.sharp@outlook.com
6:30 pm Garfield County Free Fair Awards & Premium Sale Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)
September 14 4 pm-6 pm Sensory-Friendly Summer Nights Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple) For persons with sensory needs and children with disabilities. Free event.
7 pm – 8:30 pm Fundraiser: Journey House Pictures of Hope Independence Ballroom (302 N. Independence) Annual Fundraiser for Journey House Pregnancy Resource Center. Free to attend, RSVP by September 7th at journeyhousepartners.org or (580) 234-5660
September 16 6:30 pm Open House: American Heritage Girls Emmanuel Enid (2505 W. Owen K. Garriott) Come find out about AHG, who are dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. For girls 5-18,
7:30 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
September 17-18 Cherokee Strip Celebration Downtown Enid Friday 11 am-1 pm Indian Tacos on the Courthouse Lawn Saturday 10:30 am, Parade Food trucks, vendors, live music, trick roping
September 17 5:00-Close Vance AFB 80th Anniversary Celebration Vance AFB (1601 W. Fox Dr.) Come check out the planes, kiddie area, face painting, food trucks and more for FREE! Hangar Dance (Ticket Required ($) starts at 8:00)
7 pm Football: Enid High vs. Lawton Mac Selby Stadium (801 W. Iowa)
7:30 pm Live Music: Whiskey and Wine Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Live Music: Edgar Cruz Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
9:30 pm Live Music: Van Damage The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)
September 18 7:30 am-10 am Breakfast Fly-In Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.) Fly-in aircraft & static displays on the ramp, Barnstormers breakfast buffet $8
9 am-2 pm Weekends on Maine Enid Brewing Co. & Eatery (126 S. Independence) Maine St. will be blocked off between Independence & Washington, live music, vendors
10 am-12 pm Motor Mania Leonardo’s Children’s Museum ($)(200 E. Maple) Come see the big trucks and other awesome vehicles, perfect for that motor loving kid!
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
9 pm The Great Gatsby Party Boondocks Tavern (21+)(302 E. Maple) Dress to Impress!
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
9:30 pm Live Music: DJ Brian Silas The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)
September 23 7:30 pm Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
September 24-25 5 pm-8 am Camping in the Park Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Games, scavenger hunt, s’mores. Advance reservations required at 580.616.7210 or Enid.org/campinginthepark
September 24 9:30 pm Live Music: Haggard’s Hellraisers The Spot (21+) (417 N. Grand)
September 25 6:30 am Race: Triangle Insurance Great Land Run Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) 5K, 10K, half-marathon. Pre-register at GreatLandRun.com
9 am-4 pm 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) Over 100 booths selling chippy, salvaged, rusty & dusty JUNK!
2 pm-10 pm Fling at the Springs Music Festival Government Springs Park North (509 E. Oklahoma) Featuring local and regional artists under the Gazebo.
9 pm Karaoke (No Cover) The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)
September 26 11 am – 2 pm Blood Drive: FREE PIZZA! The Brick Oven Pizzeria and Pub (2701 Rock Island Blvd) Come get a free personal pizza with your donation!
