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Melyn: On the bricks 02/01/12

Debbie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:19:05 +0000

By Melyn Johnson, Main Street Guymon director

Walked out of my office the other evening and saw the neon blazing on the Allen’s sign next door (at Pub on the Bricks). It is beautiful. I just stood there staring and grinning. Go by and take a look. It is so cool.

What wasn’t cool was the coffee [...]

Recipe for a federal takeover of farming

Debbie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:38:42 +0000

Here’s an interesting op-ed piece in the Chicago Tribune outlining how the government could take over farming — and we’re in the midst of it right now, folks! It’s by Doug Wolf, who raises hogs and cattle as well as corn, soybeans and alfalfa in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He’s president of the National Pork Producers Council.

Recipe [...]

Capitol corner 01/30/12

Debbie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:16:18 +0000

By State Rep Gus Blackwell

This past week, I visited Washington, DC, with a group of Oklahoma Cabinet Secretaries, agency representatives, and the Oklahoma State Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Shulz. We visited with our congressional delegation and with the Director of the US Fish and Wildlife, Dan Ashe.

I would like to, personally, thank Senator Inhofe [...]

Melyn: On the bricks 01/30/12

Debbie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:50:11 +0000

By Melyn Johnson, Main Street Guymon director

Last night in my kitchen came a reflection that I want to share. Reaching up into my cabinet, I brought down three wine glasses. Two of those glasses, beautifully etched antique glasses, were a gift from a dear friend during a not-so-fun time in my life. I handed one [...]

Residents’ Rights: It’s just good business

Debbie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:31:25 +0000

By Paula Carnagey, Ombudsman Supervisor OEDA—Area Agency on Aging

I’m tempted to call 2011 “The Year of the Long-Term Care Residents.” Perhaps it’s because I am an advocate with the Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and my eyes are open to the issues of senior adult facilities. Or maybe, it’s because I am moving through middle [...]

Doak: Oil industry expertise, insurance would protect environment

Debbie — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:50:16 +0000

OKLAHOMA CITY –Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak today voiced his displeasure that the Obama administration has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline project, saying the president killed Oklahoma job opportunities and dealt a setback to American energy independence in the face of undue environmental concerns.

“The project would have created an estimated 1,200 jobs for Oklahomans [...]