Word that a few city officials may have been in attendance at the recent Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor Creek may have raised a few eyebrows around town. It turns out there’s nothing to be concerned about. It was mostly just boys having fun and revisiting their not so recent youth. There will be no city travel claims filed nor request for reimbursement for drinks.
On the other hand, the news report placing a county employee at a Hooters joint in Oklahoma City, ordering pitchers of beer and chili fries, is cause for concern. This person included the tab in their per diem claim sent to the County Clerk’s office.
Kudos to the suspicious eyes that caught this one. There’s nothing like finding out you’ve paid for a party and you weren’t invited.
Make your opinion count, sign it
To the person who wrote the well-worded letter opposing alcohol in the downtown business district. We’d like to print your letter in its entirety, but as we state frequently on this page, no can do without a valid name. It’s too bad others won’t be able to read what you had to say.
If you, or others want to express an opinion, please do so. The Daily Progress will print signed letters, providing it does not libel or slander another individual, business or organization. We do reserve the right to edit the content for style and protect our legal rear end. Otherwise, send in those comments and let’s start a dialogue about the issues that concern our community.
Helm’s away, or is he?
Allen Carter was back in the hot seat at the County Commission this week. He’s the road foreman in District 2, not an elected official, but he’s acting like one.
Commissioner Mike Helm was on another road trip to Oklahoma City to attend the statewide Association of County Commissioners Organization conference. In the meantime, back here, a not-elected District 2 employee is making decisions about spending taxpayers’ money. The question isn’t whether it’s legal or not. It’s a matter of whether it’s the right thing to do. How would voters like it if Congressman Dan Boren decided to let a staffer step in for him?
An elected official who believes a hired employee should have the right to exercise the powers of an elected position does not respect the integrity of the democratic process.
Voters should think twice on this one.
Maybe even ask Helm if he has a successor in mind.
Hillcats hyping it up
Rogers State University is still a few months away from playing their first official basketball game, but the Hillcats are already making the media scene. If the benefit golf tournament held at Heritage Hills this week is any indication of the level of performance future fans can expect from the Hillcats in the sports arena, Claremore better get ready for the spotlight.
It’s just a thought, but maybe Claremore needs to start embracing this newfound image as a university town. The quality of life benefits such a community can offer could be just the direction this town needs to be growing.
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Senate Review
This past week we learned a group of Jenks parents donated $1.1 million of their own money to their school district—not so the students could have “extras” like new computers or electronic note-pads, but to hire and keep teachers so they could reduce class sizes in their children’s schools.
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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority technology not so accurate
Technology is supposed to allow production to be easier, smoother, even reduce stress.
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Senate review by Sean Burrage
Hailey Mathis is studying political science and history at the University of Oklahoma. She’s one of a very select group of college students each year who have the opportunity to learn about government and public service through an internship at the State Senate.
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Should Rogers County follow Delaware County?
Rogers County commissioners are awaiting legal counsel on how to proceed in paying a $22.5 million judgement to Materials Services Inc.
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Spending money at home not a priority for commissioners
Spending money money at home is a priority for any municipality. When a dollar is spent in Rogers County the sales tax accrued help provide services to every citizen.
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Smith gets it done when people are not watching
Excellent leadership is identified by concrete results. In some instances it is difficult to determine who should receive credit for a success, when no one comes forward to accept the accolades.
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Terry no kook, he is committed
Randall Terry is no kook, he’s committed.
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Garth may have done something Big!
Our own Garth Brooks may have set the humanitarian world abuzz.
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SENATE REVIEW: What kind of state do we want?
What kind of a state do we want Oklahoma to be? Do we want to continue to be a state that ranks among the very worst when it comes to the resources we dedicate to education?
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Courthouse security applies to everyone there
District Judge Dynda Post has elevated a serious issue at the Rogers County courthouse — security.
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