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NHS principal appreciates effort of law enforcement
To the Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank District Attorney Bret Burns and Chickasha Police Chief Lynn Williams for going above and beyond their job descriptions to help me with a situation that recently occurred at Ninnekah High School.
Chickasha Police Chief Lynn Williams helped in a matter that occurred in the Chickasha city limits, but affected Ninnekah School. I appreciate his assistance. The Chickasha School District is extremely lucky to have a police chief who will go the extra mile to support education and student safety. -
Lawmaker examines state questions
There are going to be 11 state questions on your ballot when you go to the voting booth this November. Last week I covered the first state question that was put on the ballot through the initiative petition process by the teachers’ labor union, therefore bypassing the state legislature, State Question 744.
All of the remaining 10 state questions were put on after being passed by the legislature, so that the people would have a voice in deciding these important issues. -
Voting is one of our greatest American freedoms
I hope everyone voted in the primary runoff this last Tuesday. Having the ability to vote and choose our government representatives is one of our greatest freedoms as Americans.
This is a very important year to vote as all of our statewide offices are open including Governor, Lt. Governor, and State Superintendent among others.
We also have the opportunity to vote for those who will represent us in Congress as well as at the state, county and city levels. -
Republican: Obama agenda bad for economy
Distressing new economic headlines just keep coming. Unemployment claims reached a nine-month high in early August. Existing home sales tumbled by 27 percent from June to July, representing the largest one-month drop ever recorded. Sales of new homes reached the lowest levels recorded since 1963. The stock market is down 11 percent, and new GDP numbers are dismal. The Wall Street Journal described these sobering developments as "signs that the economy is losing momentum." The Associated Press agreed, calling the housing numbers "the latest sign that the economic recovery is fading." -
Poetry Reading event set
Kernels from Cornville will return to it's regular run schedule next Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
The Chickasha Area Arts Council (CAAC) is pleased to invite the community to enjoy an evening of Poetry Reading as presented by Carol Hamilton, writer, storyteller and Poet Laureate of Oklahoma 1995-97.
The Poetry Reading event is Thurs., Sept. 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant in the Private Room, 3127 S. 4th Street, Chickasha, OK.
There will be an open mic available, so guests are encouraged to read one or two of their own poems or those of favorite poets. -
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Reader: Letter missed mark
on TEA Party
Dear Editor:
This letter is in response to Kim Powell's August 21st letter to the editor.
I mentioned in an earlier letter that I have become embarrassed to be called a democrat.
I would like to thank Mrs. Powell for illustrating my point perfectly.
It was claimed as "fact" that Tea Party members were against Obama because 9.8% taxes were too high.
That statement is painfully misleading at best. The statistical average tax burden for an individual in Chickasha, OK is 9.8%... IF you fail to include the 11% property tax, the count tax, the 4% city tax, fuel taxes, and state corporate taxes if you own a business. -
Various issues on the slate next week
This next week, the House will begin hearing interim studies on various issues. Next Tuesday, Aug. 31, the committee overseeing my study request for disaster plans in assisted living facilities will meet in room 412C starting at 9:30. There will be other issues discussed that day in committee as well, so contact my office should you want more details on this or other meetings, or check www.okhouse.gov for a list. I’m hoping we will ascertain how many facilities currently are prepared with generators and a plan of action should there be another power outage, or some other form of disaster. My other two studies will be held sometime before November and I will keep you posted on the times and outcomes.
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Town hall meetings on tap for state rep.
The second weekend in August is always one of my busiest in the year with Apache hosting their local fair and Rush Springs holding the annual Watermelon Festival.
I had a great time at both events this year. -
11 state questions on November ballot
When you go to the polls to vote this November, on the ballot there will be eleven questions for you to vote on. You may wonder, why so many? There is a reason for that.
One question was put on through the initiative petition process, by the teacher’s labor union. The other 10 were put on by the legislature. Of those 10, the reason for being on the ballot is two-fold. Several change the constitution, so that requires a statewide vote. -
Stimulus policy continues
Budget-conscious Americans were able to breathe a sigh of relief when Congress adjourned for the August recess.
With lawmakers leaving Washington to spend a few weeks back home, taxpayer dollars seemed temporarily safe from the months-long Democratic spending rampage. - More Opinion Headlines
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NHS principal appreciates effort of law enforcement
