Opinion

A Bubble Off Plumb

Last week’s edition had some ugly news stories. Two of them concerned coaches who were not men of honor when dealing with their students. Another was about a police officer whose misdeeds were made very public.

Accident Injures Ames Woman

A Saturday evening accident sent an area woman to the hospital. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Saige Fielder, 19, of Ames, was headed north on U.S. 281 about two miles north of Chester in Major County.

Tax Credit Debate Ruined By Lousy Logic

The state House of Representatives recently advanced a tax credit of $5,000 per child for privateschool tuition. That has generated healthy debate on increasing educational opportunity in Oklahoma, although not all arguments put forth are valid.

A Bubble Off Plumb

As usual, the Oklahoma weather cannot make up its mind. For a few days in a row, it will be beautiful skies, sunny and warm, heading to hot. Then it does a complete about face, turning to gray skies, cold and windy, even kicking in a little snow now and then.

Chemo Brain, Weird and Lazy A Poor Combo

Am I weird or what? (That's a rhetorical question so please don't answer. I suspect we all know the answer.) Much as I dislike sweeping and mopping I do like a good old-fashioned broom and mop.

Ferguson Features

Agriculture in Oklahoma benefitted greatly from laws pushed through the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature during TB Ferguson’s term as governor of Oklahoma Territory from 1901-1906. Governor Ferguson had grown up on a farm in Kansas and realized the importance of agriculture.

Senate Approves Free Park Entry

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 637 was approved by the Senate on Wednesday. Burns’ bill eliminates state park entry fees with the exception of motor homes and travel trailers. The fees are not to exceed $8.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone. I hope your week has been a good one. Mine has been OK. All the pollen has really gotten to me, especially my eyes. But all the trees that are blooming are so pretty. We have a little peach tree in our front yard that is covered with pretty pink flowers.

Get Feds Out of Oklahoma’s Waterways

As a small business owner, I know firsthand how bureaucratic overregulation and red tape can threaten or even destroy a business.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I don’t like paying more for things anymore than anybody else does. I don’t like it when my power bill exceeds what I budgeted for it and I have to adjust the figures. On the other hand, I like having city services like water, sewer, power and garbage collection.