Is something wrong with “sustainable development?”
As a county commissioner I am often in regional planning meetings where I continually hear the word “sustainable” or “sustainable development.” If you begin to…
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Ask Dr. Anna: Introducing a new cat to the household
We have been seeing a lot of puppies and kittens this week so I thought I would talk about how to introduce a new cat…
Chamber Chat: Bike to work and community baby shower
Hello! Can’t believe school is almost out, the kids will be out having fun this summer. We have some great things going on in Guthrie;…
My views on the State budget proposal
On Thursday, the Governor and legislative leaders announced an agreement for the composition of the state’s next budget. Capitol insiders as hard pressed to recall…
District 2 Update: State legislative funding for county roads and bridges
Oklahoma state lawmakers still have many important issues to address in the remaining days of the 2013 state legislative session. One of the most critical…
Broadway paving scheduled for mid May
In December 2012, District 1 contracted with Atlas Paving Company to resurface three miles of Broadway from Waterloo to Simpson. Weather and a backlog of…
From the Desk: Public survey to help school committee
“So, is that new superintendent going to run a bond issue before the voters sometime soon?” Many of you may have heard this question and…
Chamber Chat: computer classes, farmers market and relay for life
Mercy Hospital Logan County needs your help this Thursday, May 2nd and will buy you lunch for your time. Discussion will be about our local Health…
Gas Tax Increase – How Your No Vote Fixed the Problem
Frequent readers of these articles will recall the series of updates I have written about the significant progress the state is making in regards to…
Logan County District 2 Update: The cost of sign theft
One of the more common problems the county deals with is replacing traffic control and street name signs. On a regular basis, we receive calls…
Why certain roads get paved
Periodically we receive questions from the public about how commissioners determine which roads to pave. There are multiple factors taken into consideration, but of major…
Ask Dr. Anna: Heartworm disease is completely preventable
Over one million dogs are infected with heartworms in the United States! The unfortunately thing about heartworm disease is that it is completely preventable and sadly more…
Tax Reduction, Workers Comp, Welfare Reform and No Bonds
This is a big week in the Legislature. It is a key deadline week. By this Thursday another set of proposals will fail to advance…
Ask Dr. Anna: “My dog was skunked”
Starting to get some “my dog was skunked” calls and thought I would give some info on skunks along with a recipe to help…
Chamber Chat: Horse Feathers searching for volunteers
Wow, what a great weekend! Congratulations to everyone involved with the 89er Celebration! This is the second year that Steve Gentling has chaired this event and I…
Funding for County Roads
This past week, I witnessed one of the most significant county road funding policy success since taking office as State Representative.
Ask Dr. Anna: Thunderstorms cause common behavioral problems in dogs
I know it’s time to talk about thunderstorm phobias because I woke up twice last week with a dog panting, shivering and scared to death…
Logan County District 2 Update: Clogged Culverts
Over the last few years, phenomenal growth has occurred in Logan County. This population expansion is beneficial to the county and we encourage it. However,…
Chamber Chat: Master Gardner’s hosting plant sale
The Seventh Annual Licorice Festival begins April 10th through the 14th at Aunt Gertrude’s House located at 112 E. Oklahoma. Enjoy luscious licorice from around…
Visualizing TWO BILLION DOLLARS of State Debt Email
You may have seen recent news reports detailing how Britain’s national debt now equals 90% of its entire economy. The Daily Mail published a graph…