Ask Dr. Anna: Why pets are always happy
I have discovered the secret to why pets are always happy. I watch an inspiring video by Shawn Achor and he said that success does…
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Balancing expense accounts for greatest effectiveness
Near the middle of each month, commissioner districts are notified about how much they will receive from the Tax Commission for the following month. We…
County Commissioner Mark Sharpton: General Duties
Each county in Oklahoma has three County Commissioner districts, which are approximately equal in population and are numbered as districts one, two, and three. One…
Chamber Chat: Triathlon a success; Pet Palooza upcoming
Our second First Capital Triathlon went off very well this year. Two hundred twenty participants and lots of fans descended upon Guthrie Lake very early Saturday…
There is no pot of gold at the end of this rainbow
Guthrie and all of Logan County are in the midst of growth from a population and residential building boom. Representative Jason Murphey recently opined an…
Ask Dr. Anna: complete and balance pet diet
Several people have asked me to comment on a recent article circulating on the internet titled Top 7 worst bad food brands. All pet food…
A Solution to the Property Tax Increase Problem
A month ago I wrote about this area’s rapid growth and described local tax collections continue to grow as formerly empty fields fill up with…
Safeguarding your data
If you’ve read my previous articles, you probably already know about Oklahoma’s wasteful and segmented system of governance. A 2007 study showed that Oklahoma has…
Update from Logan County Commissioner Mark Sharpton
The Charter Oak bridge project is moving along a little slower than anticipated but the bridge company is now installing guardrail and applying TBSC, (Traffic Bound…
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.
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…