Giving up absolute power
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
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Ask Dr. Anna: National Pet Dental Health Month
February is national pet dental health month, so flip your pet’s lip and look for swollen or red gums, discolored teeth and bad breath. All…
Construction begins on bridge on Charter Oak Road
On January 22 I attended a pre-work conference at ODOT’s Stillwater office to discuss construction of a new 103′ bridge on Charter Oak Road west of…
From the Desk: Guthrie Superintendent of Schools
“Can I have some more money?” How many of you have heard that question before from your child? I’m sure that is why members of…
Logan County District 2 Update: University bridge nearing completion
We are moving toward the final stages of construction on the new bridge at University east of Midwest. In late Nov. 2012, to minimize inconvenience…
This is what conservative leadership looks like
The list of bills to be considered this year by the Legislature has now been published. As hundreds of bills have been filed, it takes…
Chamber Chat: Guthrie Job Corps hoping for your help
Guthrie Job Corps Center, is seriously concerned about the impact of the US Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration (ETA)’s recent decision to…
Ask Dr. Anna: does your dog lick excessively?
Do you have a dog that licks everything or licks excessively? This behavior is called excessive licking of surfaces or ELS. Many dogs presented with…
Logan County District 2 Update: Progress on Douglas Blvd. resurfacing project
We are in the process of doing some final paper work with Oklahoma Department of Transportation to get the resurfacing of Douglas from Waterloo to…
More funding approved for paving Coltrane Road
In 2006, the Oklahoma legislature set aside money in the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Program (CIRB) to help fund major road and bridge…
Chamber Chat: Community Garden needs volunteers
I cannot believe how fast January has flown by. We are looking for a few good volunteers to help us here in the chamber office….
Funding approved for resurfacing Simpson Road
It is an advantage to the county when the Federal Highway Administration classifies a road as a “major collector.” That is because federal funds are…
Ask Dr. Anna: hairballs worthy of veterinary attention
Hairballs, are they just a normal nuisance or a sign that something is wrong? Most cat owners believe that hair balls aren’t worthy of…
Never believe that government does not have enough of your money
It is a very old story that I have heard repeated many times. It seems that legislators cannot hold a budget hearing or meet with…
Anna Coffin: Is your dog or cat constantly dizzy?
Can you imagine constantly being dizzy and not knowing which way is up? This commonly happens to older dogs and cats and is known as…
Broadway bridge update: on schedule for February
Last week the ODOT inspector at the Broadway Bridge construction site provided an update on the project. He indicated that contractors would be pouring the…
Tax reduction in Oklahoma this year
This is the time of year when Governors across the nation are providing State of the State speeches to their various state legislatures. I enjoy…
Chamber Chat: volunteers needed; exercise for fines
All you farmers out there might be interested in learning about Plasticulture! If this gets your attention and sparks your interest, you will want to…
Lawmakers File Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act
During the past few weeks I have received many emails about 2nd amendment related legislation that will be sponsored this year in the Oklahoma. Here…
Chamber Chat: parade, concert, taxes, new language
You can hear what is going on in and around town every Wednesday at the Chamber Coffee’s. This week’s coffee will be hosted by the…