Payen County Commission contracts with ARPA advisor

During a recent Payne County Commissioners’ meeting a payment to Floyd & Driver, PLLC for professional services regarding the American Rescue Plan Act was approved.

Creek County Commission approves ARPA fund request

During the Creek County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 8 routine matters were discussed, as well as three requests for the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. All items in regards to ARPA fund request were approved.

Bids opened and selected for Payne County

The Nov. 15 agenda for the Payne County Board of Commissioners listed two bid openings which were selected during the regular meeting. District 1 had a bid for an asphalt rejuvenator which ProSeal was selected for.

Arrests

The following individuals were arrested by the Cushing Police Department from November 8 to November 19. Individuals named are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Home Grown: Insuring New Tree Success

Deciding on what species to plant, making the purchase and planting is only a partial list of tasks involved in planting a new tree. Once the tree is in the ground, it is critical to follow a few more steps to help insure its long term success.

Congressman Lucas Joins in Introducing Legislation to Help Alleviate Supply Chain Congestion

Recently, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined in introducing the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil (TRANSPORT) Act, sponsored by Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01).

Cushing Lower Elementary

Ms. Margie & Ms. Rhondaʻs Kindergarten Class William-Put it on the stove, then turn it on, then put it in a pan, then wait for it to get done. Levi-Put it in a pan and put it in the oven then take it out and let it cool off. Taylor- Put it in the stove & get it out and put it on a pan.

Agra Elementary

Ms. Neals first grade class Kamdyn Turner- I will kill the turkey and put it in the oven. Then when it’s done, you can eat it. Alyssa Greenfield- I will go hunting with my dad to catch a turkey. Then I will put it in the oven to cook it.

Ripley Elementary

First and Second Grades “I would hunt the turkey ddow with a bbgun and a boanaroe! And then i would gril the turkey for 30 minis! And then i mill eet it!” Patrick, 1st Grade “First I will walk to walmart and by a turkey thin i will cook it at 67 dres in the uvin with pepr anb solt.”

Religion In Government

I am inspired this week by an assignment my wife is doing for a Law in Education class. Her assignment was to write about religion in school and particularly release time for religious classes.