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….
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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…
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,…
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…