Logan County District 2 Update: Starting the recovery
This week begins the recovery from soft, soaking rains which devastated country roads throughout areas of Oklahoma. I’ve traveled many of the District 2 roads,…
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Chamber Chat: parade set for Jan. 21; free tax service offered
Ever been interested in Japanese? Now is your chance to take language classes! Join the Guthrie Public Library each Saturday morning at 9:30 am. This…
Transportation, States Rights, Modernization and Federal Government spending
Last week, members of the House of Representatives received their committee appointments for the next two years.
District 2 Update: Best wishes to all for the New Year!
On January 2, 2013, I stood before Judge Luke Duel to be sworn in for a second term as County Commissioner of District 2. I…
Superintendent: school safety has and will always be top priority
Over my years as an educator, I’ve seen violence change the way schools operate in many different ways. Most visitors now understand that identification is…
Chamber Chat: concert upcoming; join a civic club
Happy New Year! Byron Berline’s Double Stop Music Hall will be kicking off the New Year with a great concert featuring the greatest Bluegrass Music you…
State highway improvement projects update
In the next few weeks I plan to release the latest version of the House District 31 transportation update. This update is published periodically in…
An assault on your property rights
Last week, I wrote of the House of Representatives’ creation of new committees designed to expand legislative purview at the state level. Specifically, I pointed…
Chamber Chat: New Year’s events in Guthrie
The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce board members along with the staff and volunteers wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I normally have a long list…
Despite tragedy – God’s presence is everywhere
I love a good story but I love a great story even more. One of my favorite great stories tells about people in a country in…
Chamber Chat: busy time around holiday season
On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 8 maids a milking! We’re almost there….. one of Santas elves sent me…
New House Committees to re-assert states’ rights and accountability
Last week, Representative T.W. Shannon, the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced the House committee structure for the next legislative session. This event…
District 2 Update: The first bridge of its kind in Logan County
Progress continues on the University Bridge east of Midwest. A temporary low water crossing has been built, the old bridge torn out and dirt excavated…
The real story of how a bill becomes law
This week marks the first deadline when state legislators (Representatives and Senators) must submit notice of their intent to file bills for the 2013 legislative…
Property tax revenue does not fund roads
Since tax season is upon us and annual ad valorem statements have been mailed to property owners, it seems important to mention again that property…
Chamber Chat: Territorial Christmas has been a hit
We had a great weekend in Guthrie with the Historic Homes Tour, Candlelight Trolley Tours and the Victorian Walk! The nativity scene down at the Apothecary…
Commission District 1 update
In District 1 we have a ten-man crew who perform maintenance on 275 miles of county roadway. I often tell people this is approximately the…
Bridge construction begins on University
Construction of a new bridge on University Ave. has begun and will replace an older, narrow, wooden structure.
Why did your Property Tax go up?
When many of House District 31 residents, who also live in Logan County, received their new property tax assessments last April, they noticed a refreshing…
From the Desk: Community will be part of the future
When you are used to something (good or bad), you can take it for granted and expect it to happen. Because of this, I want…