Callahan’s Pub was started on March 17, 2003, as a British Public House. It was designed and opened as a space to bring adults together in a casual setting to enjoy friends, food, fun, and cheer. Callahan’s is family-owned by the Flemings. Mike, Brett, and Mark all have previous restaurant experience but wanted Enid to enjoy a place with a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. This idea turned into Callahan’s Pub and Grill; one of Enid’s oldest and most popular eating establishments. Over the years the menu has evolved, from a small selection of appetizers, fish and chips, and nachos into an eclectic selection of fare from the Old British Empire that includes tikka masala (India), shepherd’s pie, and sesame-crusted tuna steak (Asia).
Callahan’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was a “grand opening” bringing friends together to enjoy traditional Irish food and beverages. Over the years, this has grown into a week-long celebration featuring traditional Irish food or as it’s called in Ireland, BIA. St. Patrick’s Day selections will include: corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash with Colcannon potatoes, grilled salmon on boxty, a proper Gaelic fry up, and a traditional Dublin meat pie. All menu items are made in-house from scratch and boast quality, variety, and most of all great taste!
The staff at Callahan’s provide friendly and efficient service contributing to the cheerful environment. Several of the employees have worked there for more than 10 years. They are all essential to the top-notch service their patrons have grown accustomed to.
Come say DIA DUIT at Callahan’s where there aren’t strangers, just friends who haven’t met yet!
Being a caregiver can take a lot of energy, time, and patience. It can be rewarding and it can be difficult. You may have feelings of guilt, frustration, or hopelessness. Sometimes, you may even feel isolated, especially during these difficult times of sheltering in place. OHAI offers a class called POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS. This class is designed to help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.
Remember, you are not alone. Many other caregivers share your same feelings and struggles. There will be videos with stories from caregivers. Some that care for a spouse, a parent, or a child with special needs. There are brainstorming activities that will help you find solutions and bring awareness to all challenges that you may have experienced.
You will learn so many tools to use as you approach each new day, like self-care behaviors, emotional management, self-confidence, communication techniques, having a family meeting, how to reduce stress, setting goals, and how to find community resources available for you. You will receive a Caregiver Helpbook to go along with the class. This book has lots of additional resources for you.
We know that when you are caring for a loved one, it is difficult to get out and attend a class. OHAI is offering our caregiver classes on a Zoom platform. You don’t have to leave your home to attend. Someone will help you log on to Zoom if this is new to you. We hope you find a class that fits your needs and your schedule. Classes are FREE and available to all caregivers in any state. You do not have to live in Oklahoma to participate. These are the current Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes that OHAI is offering:
Wednesdays January 27-March 3, 2021 9:30am–11:00am
Wednesdays March 17-April 21, 2021 9:30am-11:00am
Wednesdays May 5-June 9, 2021 9:30am-11:00am
To register for any of these classes, call 1-918-660-3170 or email devon-murray@ouhsc.edu
When a coach thinks about what they want in a student-athlete many would say they want someone who works hard, has a great attitude, and puts the team first. Maddux Mayberry is that kind of student athlete. He is known for his work ethic and his willingness to do whatever is asked by his coaches. “Maddux just comes in and works, he sets the tone for the team with his attitude and work ethic. He is the kind of teammate you can count on,” said Enid High Head Football Coach Rashaun Woods.
Maddux says his advice to upcoming athletes is to “show up every day and work hard.” This is advice that he has lived for the entirety of his athletic career, advice that has earned him an opportunity to play football and baseball at the collegiate level. Maddux is a multi-sport athlete at Enid High who will start his collegiate career as a multi-sport athlete (football and baseball) at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
Maddux, a utility position player and pitcher for the Enid Plainsmen, has spent his career being a good teammate. He has put leading by example at the forefront. His ability to play multiple positions only adds to his impact on the team. “He has a good attitude every day at practice and brings a lot of energy to the team. He does a great job of leading by example,” said Enid High Baseball Coach Brad Gore.
As motivation, Maddux has always worked to be the best he can be. He has faced adversity in his career in the form of a coaching change after his sophomore football season. Going into his junior season he was asked to play multiple positions, quarterback and receiver, both of which take different skill sets. Maddux went to work on both, showing up in the weight room, in the film room, and on the field every day ready to work.
Being an athlete has a powerful effect on students, one thing Maddux has learned is that “nothing can distract a team that has the same goal.” Maddux will continue to work to bring that culture to every team he has a chance to be a member of. As he makes the transition from high school to college we all look forward to seeing Maddux continue to not only develop into a great athlete but also a great young man.
Enid Athletics Plainsmen/Pacer Pride of the Plains Brought to You by Slater Mechanical
Although the climate and weather patterns lately are making it easy to pretend spring is not rapidly approaching, it is indeed true; spring is coming. With the spring season drawing near, comes the arrival of an additional season that will sprout – Chisholm High School’s spring sporting seasons of boys’ baseball and girls’ slow-pitch softball.
Chisholm High School’s boys’ baseball coach, Bobby Shoate, agreed to comment on the upcoming season as he believes it will be one unlike any other: “I am really excited to get going. I think we have some awesome pieces on this team. After having most of last season cancelled there is some rust to knock off, but I am confident these guys will buy into what we are trying to accomplish and work hard to do things the right way. We just have to make sure that we take nothing for granted. As we found out last season, nothing is guaranteed. We have to give our best effort every day and be smart about doing what we can do to keep ourselves healthy.” Coach Shoate also spoke on what his team will embody this season despite potential interruptions. “The goal every year is to be a champion. If you do not set out to be the best, you will never get there. However, winning a state championship will not be our measure of success or failure. A successful season will be one in which we improve as ballplayers and people. We want to lay the foundation for a program built on leadership, character, consistency, and excellence. We all want to be champions, but only one team a year gets to be a champion. Our success comes from responsible, accountable, and quality human-beings leaving our program and being successful in things other than baseball,” Shoate said.
As for the CHS Lady Horns slow-pitch softball team, Coach Jim Johnson referenced his teams’ ambitions ahead of the season’s arrival: “I’m expecting an outstanding year. The girls have been excited to start and have set high goals for this team. We are returning a strong core from last year’s team that started out 5-1. Our defense should be very strong, and our offense will have some of the best hitters that we have had in a long time. I think we will continue where we left off from fast-pitch this fall.” Coach Johnson further explained the renewed vigor of his players this season—inspirited and jovial to have a fresh start this season as last year of March 2020 their season was cut short like many others across the nation. “Last year was a tough year for everyone. I felt bad for our players and especially for the seniors. Our season last spring started out great; we were ranked 12th in the state only to have our season shut down after 6 short games. I know this year’s players will be ready to play after missing most of last year’s season. I do believe the girls appreciate playing more after what occurred last year.”
Both the CHS boys and girls’ teams begin their seasons the first week of March with hopefully the weather permitting them a fresh start. Come out to support the CHS Longhorns boy’s baseball and girl’s slow-pitch softball teams this season!
Hey y’all it’s Sophia and Mallie writing our Tween Scene March column in Enid Monthly. We hope you guys enjoyed our February Q&A last month! This month we are going to be talking about the top “fits” this year so far, our styles, and our love for shoes and clothes. Let’s get to “styling”!
The top trending fits for tweens right now are: Jordan 1’s and Jordan 4’s, which are really stylish, and cute shoes paired with ripped jeans with graphic t-shirts. Some other popular outfits are Nike Air force 1’s, which are a big trend right now, paired with leggings and crewnecks. Matching sets like Sweatpants and hoodies that are the same design are also cool. Nike socks are also a really big thing. At both of our schools, Champion hoodies are a REALLY popular style as well.
“The main clothing items I wear are: Ultra boosts, sweatpants, hoodies, graphic tees, Jordan 1’s, Air Forces, ripped jeans, leggings, and crewnecks. My favorite fit is my ripped jeans with Air Force 1s and my butterfly Aeropostale shirt.” -Mallie
“The main Things I wear are: Converse, Adidas tennis shoes, crewnecks, sweaters, hoodies, ripped jeans, workout shorts, leggings, Nike socks, workout t-shirts, dresses and skirts. My favorite fit is either my sweater from Dry Goods, that is white with specks of color, with jeans or my Nike crewneck with my Nike leggings ” -Sophia
We love shoes and clothes sooo much. We like to go shopping together in the mall when we go to the city. When we get older we hope to have a humongous closet full of all the clothes and shoes we could imagine. When we have kids they are going to have the best style in town (hopefully). We also have a special place in our hearts for Louis Vuitton. We even have matching Louis Vuitton dupes. They are pink and blue tie-dye shoes.
We hope y’all enjoyed hearing about the top fits and clothing trends this year! We are going to list photos in outfits we love! Send us pictures of your favorite outfits to tweensceneenid@gmail.com! We love to see and hear about our readers. Also if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas for our next articles you can email us as well.
We hope you have a great March, stay safe and warm and DON”T forget to wear green on St. Patricks day so you don’t get pinched. BYE!!
Dating is different than it used to be, with a variety of digital outlets promising the right match. And just like everything else in the last year, people have strong opinions about it.
Intrigued by friends’ entertaining, horrific, or downright hilarious stories about guys they’ve met online, I went on the hunt for more information. After all, I am The Wordy Girl, and dating apps are a form of marketing yourself online.
The results are in.
“We met on Match.com in December 2018, and were engaged in May 2019, then married in December 2019,” Justin Blasier said. “And, sitting here with my wife, looking at my newborn, I’d say online dating works pretty well.”
On the flipside is Corey Caddell, a 41-year-old single father. “I will never do any form of online dating,” Caddell said. “I want to talk to women in person. I could walk up to any woman, heck, even Carrie Underwood, and I wouldn’t be intimidated.”
The Blasiers – Taylor and Justin Crossed Paths
Meet Enid Brewing Company owners Taylor and Justin Blasier. These lovebirds met on Match.com, which has a handy locationservices feature.
“I had recently been through a divorce, and just decided to look into it,” Justin said. “I was so new to the dating world. I kept getting a notification that Taylor Jordon and I had been in the same place. I looked her up, and thought, ‘She’s really cute. How have I not seen her?’”
Justin and Taylor Blasier
That was Justin’s first and last online match. Taylor, however, had a different experience. “I had some bad matches from Tinder and Match,” she said. “I was about to give up, and was giving it one last shot.”
The pair ended up talking on the phone until 4 a.m., and both deleted their online profiles the next day. “We each shared our entire back story that first night because we’ve all been through things,” Justin said. “We were absolutely meant to be. Those algorithms work, I guess.”
Taylor quickly chimed in, “Yeah, they must, because we were made for each other.”
Corey Caddell – It Ain’t Easy Being a Bachelor
“It’s honestly lazy,” Corey said. “These guys can’t just strike up a regular conversation with a woman they meet in public. I picture them sitting at home on their phones.”
Thinking Corey was a bit harsh, I turned to my survey, where an anonymous responder gave this explanation, “I’m a homebody, and apps help me reach people I wouldn’t otherwise meet.”
As a welder, Corey travels a lot for work. He and his crew were out of town and downloaded Bumble for entertainment one evening. “We logged into my buddy’s new profile, and thought, ‘Let’s see if there are any hot ones. We swiped and swiped, and it took a long time to find a good looking one,” he said.
This swiping theory was shared by most. “It’s a good chance to check out the hotties, of course,” one single female said.
One anonymous person commented that as you get older, the swiping method doesn’t work. “People continue to look for the same thing,” he said. “At my age, dating is like hanging out at the thrift shop trying to find the cleanest shirt.”
Corey echoed this sentiment, saying that, “People get on these apps, and we’ve all been through things. We’re all older, and I’m sure, not perfect. People are still hopping on there expecting to find a brand new car in the used car lot.”
Best Quotes – Read on for the best interview answers.
“Approaching a woman is like asking the bank for money. The worst that can happen is she says no, but I’m not hiding behind one of those apps.” – Corey Caddell
“The hardest part about these apps is everyone there is looking for one thing. But then again, I guess, so am I.” – Anonymous
“People aren’t who they present themselves to be online.” – Anonymous
“The culture is abysmal at best. I’m lucky I found myself a good man in this climate, but it sure is tough.” – Anonymous
“There are too many crazies out there to use online dating.” – Jeri Dawn Osland
“Certain dating apps have reputations for a particular dating style. If you’re looking for something more casual or hook-ups, then tinder may be the best option. If you’re looking for something a little more serious, then Bumble or Match might be better.” – Anonymous
“Dating is HARD, and online dating works for some, and it can be super successful. However, it also creates this culture where there’s always someone better out there. It can be a blessing and a curse. I’ve seen people use it for a boost in confidence or an easy hookup, or just to pursue their happiness, rather than pursuing a Godly relationship or marriage.” – Hilary Thomas
Online dating casts a bigger net, but the good to bad match ratio seems to mirror the real world. I never went online, but I sure had some interesting dates before I met my man. What do you think? Is online dating worth it? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Rachel Doherty is accustomed to hard work. She has been involved in sports for a big portion of her life. She is well aware of the commitment it takes to be an athlete, not to mention the toll it takes on the body. Rachel, a two-sport athlete at Enid High, has been a member of the volleyball team and soccer team her entire high school career.
When speaking to Rachel about the challenges of being a two-sport athlete she said, “playing through all the temporary and permanent injuries is still my hardest challenge but has made me a stronger player and person.” Her motivation comes from many things. Her parents have been very supportive, she works hard to make them proud, and she strives to be the very best she can be for herself and her teammates. “Rachel brings a drive, both in terms of energy and confidence to compete, daily,” said Enid High Soccer Coach Craig Liddell.
As a member of two teams, Rachel has had to learn how to adapt her leadership styles to her many teammates. She says “one of the things I have learned about teamwork is, no matter if someone is having a good or bad day, we as a team need to always support them.” This is a lesson that she seems to have mastered. After watching Rachel play several times I can say that she is very supportive and encouraging to her teammates.
Coach Liddell says that “Rachel is a character both on and off the field who positively influences those around her. A dual-sport athlete that is committed to being genuinely good at both.” Athletics has many positive effects on students, and for Rachel, it helps her stay focused on her future goals and keeps her on top of her grades.
Rachel is planning on going to college to play soccer or volleyball. She is excited about the opportunities that athletics will open up for her in her future. She says one of the most important lessons she has learned from being an athlete is to “give it your all no matter what and to always play as if it was your last time.”
Coach Liddell and Coach Nelson said Rachel is a key leader within their programs. Whatever the next step is for Rachel we feel that she will have a positive impact not only on their athletic teams but on their overall culture as well.
Enid Athletics Plainsmen/Pacer Pride of the Plains Brought to You by Slater Mechanical
Family Medicine/OB physicians, Christopher Hutchinson, DO and Melanie Hutchinson, DO, address the importance of keeping up with your child’s routine care.
Q: Why is it important to maintain well-child visits, even during a pandemic?
A: Dr. Christopher Hutchinson: Continued visits enable the doctor to check on the child’s overall development, including gross motor, social, language development. Preventive medicine is the foundation of well-child health — we want to identify and prevent problems early before they become an issue later.
Dr. Melanie Hutchinson: The well-child visit is an opportunity to answer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. We don’t want a child to fall behind. It’s important to identify issues such as a speech delay at a young age so it can be addressed and not become a life-long problem. We also screen for post-partum depression in new mothers. As primary care physicians, we are concerned about the well-being of the whole family.
Q: What immunizations are most important for children and why?
A: Dr. Christopher Hutchinson: Parents should follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) schedule. There is good evidence to support immunizations prevent contagious diseases like polio, mumps, diphtheria, etc., that we don’t see often, or at all, due to vaccinations.
Dr. Melanie Hutchinson: We are at risk for re-emergence of these diseases if people don’t vaccinate their children. When a high percentage of our population is vaccinated, we prevent those who are too young to receive vaccines, from getting ill with these once prevalent diseases. It’s easy to forget that childhood vaccinations are 99 percent effective.
Q: When do well-child visits begin and when do they end?
A: Dr. Christopher Hutchinson: The first visit begins three-to-five days after birth and visits continue until age 18. During the baby’s first year, the standard visit schedule is:
1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. That’s followed by 15 and 18 months; 2 years, 2-1/2 years, 3 years, 4 years; 5-6 years; 7-8 years; 9-10 years; 11-14 years; 15-17 years; 18-21 years.
Q: Are well-child visits really necessary once the child enters school?
A: Dr. Melanie Hutchinson: Yes, especially pre-adolescents. We allow them to talk to us to address any issues or concerns they might have. They may be experimenting with drinking and drugs, becoming sexually active, experiencing depression, having sleep or nutrition issues, or might be experiencing bullying at school. Learning about these issues can help us provide supportive resources and advice.
Dr. Melanie Hutchinson, Dr. Chris Hutchinson and Dr. Casey Cochran are located at St. Mary’s Family Medicine North and offer compassionate quality care for the entire family. Call 580-249-3782 or visit stmarysphysicianassociates.com to schedule an appointment.
For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.
