Ask Dr. Anna: December 2nd is National Mutt Day
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. The term mutt is a shortened version of muttonhead. The definition of a muttonhead is a slow-witted, foolish or…
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Mark Sharpton: Giving Thanks
This week the United States is celebrating Thanksgiving. Today it seems to be about family, food, football and black Friday sales. The first two are…
Mark Sharpton: The dreaded winter months
Well, here we find ourselves in the dreaded winter months. Oklahoma sits in such a geographical location as to be a problem. It’s like driving…
Ask Dr. Anna: November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. This may surprise some of you, but animals get the same kinds of cancer that humans…
Mark Spradlin: When do people put a collar on a turkey’s neck?
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. I was raising turkeys in the garden to fatten them up and to do a little work in the garden to…
The first real black Friday in Oklahoma
In past years I was the recipient of frustrated correspondence from the local constituency. Oklahoma residents were being denied access to Black Friday sale items…
Ask Dr. Anna: November is National Pet Diabetes Month
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. Many of you have heard the term diabetes and probably automatically associate the word with high…
Chamber Chat: Grudge match set to donate
First ever grudge match bake-off will happen Tuesday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Mayor Mark Spradlin versed…
It is time to modernize county government
Next month I will chair a legislative hearing convened to consider the training qualifications of county officials. The hearing was requested by State Representative Marty…
Superintendent: Educator reading about business strategy?
I recently read an article entitled, “10 Business Ideas that Immediately Crashed and Burned.” I know what you are thinking…Why is an educator reading about…
Logan County District 2 Update: Solid waste service
Last year District 2 participated in a solid waste program. It was so well received we once again applied for funding through the Association of…
Chamber Chat: Christmas celebration taking shape for Guthrie
The Territorial Christmas Foundation is official and extremely busy right now. They have a great line up of events planned to entertain everyone who plans…
Ask Dr. Anna: Tips on how to keep your senior pet healthy
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. I’m sure all of you followed my advice after reading my last article and went…
The rest of the story about the big pay hikes
Oklahomans are shocked and disappointed as press accounts describe massive pay raises being rapidly handed out to state agency executives. In some cases those raises…
Chamber Chat: Guthrie Art Walk this weekend
There are several things going on in Guthrie weekend. The Lazy E is hosting the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, Friday and Saturday, November…
Numbers update with County Commissioner Mark Sharpton
Essentially,….you paid $74.69 in taxes last year for roads in Logan County.
Where does all of the lottery money go
On multiple occasions, a member of the House District 31 constituency inquires about the impact upon common education of Oklahoma lottery proceeds. Many believed that…
Ask Dr. Anna Benefits of adopting and owning a senior pet
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. November is ASPCA’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Dr. Anna will discuss the benefits of…
Is anyone listening?
This year I have enjoyed membership in the rotation of presiding officers for the House of Representatives. The presiding officer of the House presides over…
Ask Dr. Anna: Pet winter survival tips
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. Winter Weather Preparedness Week is October 20th through November 9th. Use these pet winter survival…