Letters To The Editor

Letter To Editor: As a former State Senator, I’m often asked why legislators fail to address the repeated media reports of corruption and misappropriation of state funds?

"What the world needs now is love"

“What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.” This prayer of sorts was written in 1965 by the duo Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (lyrics).

Lower Lights Keep Burning—Not

(Necessary introduction: Lighthouses alerted ships of dangerous rocks. Some lighthouses were on high hills to give the big ships the warning. Unfortunately, some places had dangerous rocks that were below the line of sight of the ships. To ensure safety, fires were often built near the rocks.

CAPITOL REPORT

Throughout my years working in education, I had the opportunity to see how family circumstances can shape a child’s future. Strong families, supportive communities and clear guidance from adults all make a lasting difference.

Witnessing the march into military service

It happened after we had gone to the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Marshfield Cemetery in MO. My older son, who was around 14 at the time, told me he had decided he was joining the military when he got out of high school. I said a silent prayer that he’d change his mind by then.

The View from Here

Sitting on the back deck with my first morning cup of java in hand, I listen to the birds and frogs and my dogs barking at anything that twitches. A slight end-of-summer chill surrounds me, but hot, steamy coffee, my favorite cardigan, and the rising sun warms my body as well as my soul.

Nutritious meals available to seniors

There are many issues that senior citizens face, and one of those may be having a daily nutritious meal. Thanks to the City of Tecumseh and Project HEART, anyone over 60 years of age may become a member of the Golden Age Center.We offer many activities for seniors besides meals.

Capitol Report

One of the most important responsibilities we have as lawmakers is to ensure that Oklahomans can travel safely and efficiently across our state. Reliable roads and bridges connect families, support local businesses and keep our economy moving forward.

Letters To The Editor, Letter #1

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Letters To The Editor, Letter #2

To the editor, The impossible happened less than six months into my first duty assignment in San Bernardino, California. A member of our unit received a call from his wife that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. Women started crying and hugging each other.