District 2 Update on Road Projects
Several weeks have passed since the last communication from District 2 so I want to update you on what we’ve been doing.
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Ask Dr. Anna: Protect your pet from the heat
The sizzling days of summer have arrived and it’s important to protect your pet from the heat. Heat stroke is a life threatening condition that…
State employee pay
Near the end of last session I wrote an update in which I opined against the political grandstanding conducted at the end of this year’…
“So do you work in the summer?”
“So do you work in the summer?” This question has been posed to me often since June 1st and the answer is yes. That question…
Ask Dr. Anna: The key to prevent barking
Barking is a natural instinct that dogs exhibit for many reasons. Unfortunately, it also one of the most common complaints of dog owners and their…
Has your elected official been co-opted? Part II
Sometimes voters elect officers on a platform of reform and innovation. The new office holder starts out with the best intentions, excited and ready to…
Chamber Chat: Summer Fun Party set for Friday
Our town is full of talented people! Byron Berline has written a book called the Fiddler’s Diary. He held a book signing this past Saturday…
Ask Dr. Anna: Pregnant women may be infected by cats
Are you pregnant or know someone that is pregnant and has a cat in the household? Then you need to read this article about Toxoplasmosis. …
Has your Elected Official been Co-opted?
As a newly elected official I was excited, optimistic, and ready to change the world. When I gave a presentation to a local civic group…
Chamber Chat: Volunteers and sponsors in need for triathlon
Greetings! We are looking sponsors and volunteers to help with our Triathlon next month, July 20. The first 350 people who register to participate will…
Logan County District 2 Update: Trash on county roads
One of the laws passed by the state legislature in the 2013 session was SB 89. This bill, authored by Senator Ballenger and Representative Wesselhoft, increases…
Ask Dr. Anna: Flea control for your pet
Did you know that a single flea can bite your pet 400 times a day, drink more than its body weight in blood and produce…
I pay property taxes … please fix my road
Imagine paying thousands of dollars every year in property taxes and at the same time watching your roads literally crumble under the strain of increasing…
Chamber Chat: YMCA searching for volunteers for triathlon
We have a chamber member that has been in the thick of things in Moore Oklahoma. Kelly Wyskiel with 123 Barefoot Clinic has dedicated weeks…
Two Examples of Courage
With the recent news coverage of the government’s inappropriate use of the IRS, citizens have paid special attention to practices within various federal agencies.
Ask Dr. Anna: Ticks can transmit diseases to dogs and people
Ticks can transmit diseases to dogs and people. In fact, the CDC has reported that ticks in every U.S. state carry diseases and that the…
Chamber Chat: Ribbon cuttings set; Blue Belle changes hands
Our Farmer’s Market kicked off last weekend with two produce vendors and three merchandise vendors. We would love to have more vendors, if you know…
The right kind of leadership
Before this year’s legislative session, pundits opined about the divided Republican caucus in the House. The 2012 session had not been an easy one and…
Chamber Chat: American Picker Show wanting to come to town
The YMCA is looking for Lifeguards for the summer. You must be 16yrs or older & they will provide FREE training & a multi-year certification…
Ask Dr. Anna: Lumps or bumps that you find on your pet
It’s very important to notify your veterinarian of any lumps or bumps that you find on your pet. Benign skin growths are common in dogs…