End of State Questions? Experts say legislation could doom most efforts

A package of bills moving through the Legislature could block all but the most wellfunded groups from getting a question on the ballot through Oklahoma’s initiative and referendum process, experts and advocates are warning.

“Some People Just Haven’t Learned When To Let Go The Rope”

Two young boys were growing up on their parents’ small farm. This meant that raising showworthy pigs and calves for livestock shows was a normal thing in life to them. The youngest of the two was small in stature and big in heart.

Hidden Grief Bubbling Forth!

Living two states away was an amazing adventure, but it comes with some baggage. In 1986 I moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carlsbad, New Mexico to become their senior minister. That’s 651 miles away, which is 9 hours and 48 minutes if you drove the speed limit from what you called home.

Who Moved The Line?

There was a television program called What’s My Line? A team of panelists had an occupation described to them. It fit only one of three individuals brought on stage. The panel then asked certain questions to determine who fit that job. The “line” was the occupation of the correct individual.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, It was a long and difficult decision, but as many know, I tendered my resignation as Ward 1 Councilman. It was an enlightening experience and my pleasure to serve under 5 mayors over 20 years.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor Depew Folks, Heads Up You pay to attend the sport events but don't really support the players/cheerleaders,. Not much cheering, helping the cheerleaders. These students try very hard for the position they're in, let them know you're there for them.

“Stomp On The Brakes Before It’s Too Late”

Have any of you ever seen a time like our world is in lately? Some part or another of our planet has suffered through horrifying events in recent years. Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, enormous tornadoes, lightning ignited fires, devastating floods and droughts.

Grief Slinks Silently Back

Just when we think we are really coming to grips with our grief and learning to live fully in the world alone, that big black ugly thundercloud of grief comes rolling back into our lives with tornadolike winds of emotion.

“A Five Hour Feast Yesterday Is No Help Today ”

The couple sitting in the counselor’s office had been married over forty years. They had weathered financial setbacks, the rearing of two children, moving from city to city due to job changes, and countless marital disagreements.

Who Hates You?

The man lay in his hospital bed, suffering terribly. A preacher visited. “Why is this happening to me?” the man asked. The doctor had told the man that he would have died had the severe staph infection remained untreated. This was serious! Yet the preacher couldn’t answer.