Apr 25, 2008 | McAlester News
Some real people catch a break
Power to the people! Sometimes! A few weeks ago, I reported to you that SB 1600, an act increasing penalties for elder abuse that passed the Senate overwhelmingly, was not going to be heard in Committee in the ... via McAlester News
Nominate history teacher for award
The Oklahoma winner will receive $1,000 and will be in the running for the National History Teacher of the Year award this fall. via Muskogee Phoenix
Some of the jurors in the Francis Stipe trial were starting to look a little weary on Tuesday evening after deliberating the case for approximately 12 hours over a two-day period. via McAlester News
Sallateeska Baptist Church Needs your help
Sallateeska burnt down on February 25th losing their entire facility. The members are in the process of rebuilding but they need everyone's help. via Native American Times
Bricks, Bikes, Bulls & Balloons
“We'll have some popular main attractions returning this year, as well as some that will be appearing for the very first time.”
Brickfest 2008 is just around the corner and according to Main Street Pauls Valley Director, Samantha Robb, there is a wide variety of fun and entertainment planned for the annual spring fling. via Pauls Valley Daily Democrat
Just Past the City Limits: What's that, Doc?
The Top 10 things you don't want to hear from your veterinarian: 10. I figure, so what if I graduated at the bottom of my class - I still graduated, right? 9. Before I opened this practice I specialized in ... via McAlester News
Ag experts give freeze forecasts a cold shoulder
“We have not had growing conditions and temperatures”
The possibility of a freeze this weekend isn't worrying agriculture experts too much as they look at the wheat crop. via The Enid News
Oklahoma Trash-Off set to begin
“We have a section of the highway west of Woodward that we go out on certain days and clean up and keep the trash off of all year long”
The Woodward Rotary Club participates every year in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's Annual Statewide Trash-Off event, but they do it all year long too, said Rotary Club President, Michael Meinders. via Woodward News
PV City official addresses property maintenance issues
“People need to keep junk and junk vehicles removed from their property along with implements of husbandry, whether the residence is vacant or not. They also must keep all trash and refuse in proper containers”
Spring is in the air and the wetter, warmer weather is causing grass and weeds all over Garvin County to begin to grow at an alarming rate. via Pauls Valley Daily Democrat
Week Nine brought me back to the Capitol for the final week of House bills being presented in Committee. via McAlester News
After School Activity Hits The Classroom
“Because if you're mean you won't have any friends and nobody will be your friend and play with you and you won't have any friends”
Three-point-seven million girls worldwide are currently involved in Girl Scouts, but not everyone is able to participate in the after-school program. via KSBI Oklahoma City
Astronomy club to meet Northwest Oklahoma Astronomy Club currently is holding its membership drive. via The Enid News
At $3.136 a gallon, the statewide gasoline price average today is just 15 cents below the all-time high set in May of last year. via KOCO
Scholarship fund established in honor of Cothren
“DonEtta was truly a joy and a blessing, she was the ultimate optimist and regardless of the task at hand, a smile could always be found with DonEtta and the kindness of her gentle spirit was evident at all times”
The Oklahoma Youth Expo has established a memorial scholarship fund to honor a Garvin County girl who was known for her love of agriculture and ag related programs. via Pauls Valley Daily Democrat
Spring car show set for April 12
The Tri-City Cruisers car club will host its 10th annual spring car show April 12. via The Norman Transcript
Sooner updates available on John Shinn's blog
OU takes to the court tonight at 6 p.m. Check in with John's blog before and after the game for a court side perspective. via The Norman Transcript
Luetta Lynn Friend of Children Award nominations sought
The Central Oklahoma Friends of Early Education is seeking nominations for this year's Luetta Lynn Friend of Children Award honoring contributions by Early Childhood Professionals to children and families in ... via The Norman Transcript
P.M. UPDATE: Ag diversification grant and loan deadline April 1
Grant and loan application deadline for the next Oklahoma Agricultural Enhancement and Diversification program is April 1. State agriculture officials are urging all producers with innovative ideas to apply. via Muskogee Phoenix
Important bills headed to the Senate
In my previous Capitol reports, I hadn't spent a lot of time on bills passed out of the committees because a lot of the bills never get heard on the House floor. via McAlester News
Week six ended the three weeks of floor debate on Senate bills, Next week we start working on House bills. via McAlester News
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