ust yesterday I was sitting in construction traffic on one of Enid’s main roads, Owen K. Garriott. I almost laughed out loud when I realized I was getting frustrated because I was in line behind eight other cars. Eight cars! Only in Enid is eight cars considered a traffic jam and I’m reminded of that every time I’m driving in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. Buyers often ask what the commute time is from one neighborhood to a local business. That is one of the beauties of Enid; anywhere is within no more than 20 minutes of anywhere else in town, maybe 30 minutes if you hit “rush hour.” What Enid lacks in major retailers or restaurant chains, it more than makes up for in traffic, or lack thereof. I have been truly spoiled here and will miss Enid’s simpler ways when we one day move to another part of the country.

Enid, OK

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Amy Clements
RE/MAX Premier
Enid, OK

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ost days I drive to work on autopilot…coffee in hand, music on, just thinking about the day as it unfolds. Once in awhile, Mother Nature throws us a curve ball and puts something really spectacular out there right in front of us, forcing us to stop and enjoy the moment. This morning was exactly that kind of a day for me.

As I drove through the downtown Battle Creek area, I was awestruck by the beautiful deep blue sky with zero clouds and unlimited sunshine. You see, here in Southwest Michigan the sun can be pretty evasive in the winter months. In fact, I had someone once tell me that this particular area of the country is the cloudiest on the entire planet!

I looked down at the temperature gauge in my car and saw that it registered a balmy 7 degrees outside. Hmmm…7 degrees on January 7th. Sounded like a special occasion to me. I swept through the downtown area, parked my car, and took a few pics of our landmark areas – the Federal Center, the Kellogg World Headquarters, and the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. You see, living in this area most of my life, I know that I have come to take many things for granted.

Battle Creek is surrounded by two beautiful rivers: the Battle Creek River and the Kalamazoo River. It has numerous lakes for swimming, boating, fishing and just enjoying. We have trails to hike and ride, parks to picnic and play, and a world class zoo at Binder Park. We have golf courses, ball diamonds and hockey rinks. We are the home of Kellogg’s and the World Hot Air Balloon Festival. For me, the best part of Battle Creek is that it’s home. Even on the days when it’s the cloudiest place on the planet, I wouldn’t trade it for all the Frosted Flakes in the world! 

Battle Creek, MI

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Cathy Jewell
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Battle Creek, MI

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 aving lived all my life in Bergen County, I have to admit I was a little worried how I would adjust to living in Sussex County. Now, having lived here in Sparta for almost nine years, I am so happy I made that move. I grew up in Mahwah and I have come to realize that Sparta is very similar. 

Both areas have the beautiful views of the mountains and the conveniences of shopping, leisure and commuting capabilities, but here in Sussex County there is less traffic. As far as activities for children to do, there are so many choices. Believe me, I know. I have four children and they are involved in soccer, dance, taekwondo, marching band, school plays and more! 

In the summer the kids love spending time with their friends at Lake Saginaw. I have to admit they have me running around like crazy but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the fact that they can be involved in so many things. Do I have any regrets about moving to Sussex County? Absolutely not!

Sparta Township, NJ

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Kathleen Ramos
RE/MAX Platinum Group
Sparta, NJ

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