Opinion

Dear Editor Pandemic, confusion, conflict. This is the atmosphere of society as I see it today.

Every election, precinct volunteers hand out thousands of those little ovalshaped red, white and blue “I voted” stickers and chances are they’re still using stickers that were part of an order made decades ago. In other words, they give out far fewer of those stickers than they should because frankly, nobody seems to be interested in voting anymore.

The Nov. 3 general election is approaching and it is crucial that every individual who is registered to vote, does so.

I am officially a married woman. Saturday, October 10, I had the immense honor of marrying my absolute best friend and soulmate, Skyler. It was such a beautiful ceremony and reception. It was everything I have ever dreamed of, my fairytale wedding, I caught my prince charming and everything!

Navigator Borger Express LLC has announced the launch of a binding open season for shippers to move crude oil from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Borger in North Texas, Kallanish Energy reports. The deadline for making fi rm commitments is noon CST on Nov.

The Payne County Health Department will offer a drive-thru flu shot event for individuals ages 12 and up. This event is by appointment only, on Thursday, October 15th as part of the “Say Boo to the Flu” campaign. The event will be held at the Payne County Health Department in Cushing located at 1026 N Linwood Avenue. Flu shots will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to recipients. Those with insurance are asked to provide their card showing coverage. To schedule an appointment please call the Payne County Health Department at 918-225-3377 or 405- 372-8200.

How are cats and a sentence different? A cat has claws at the end of its paws; a sentence has pause at the end of its clause..

Scary times. Right after we heard the news that Donald Trump had been diagnosed with COVID-19, my wife and I looked at each other as we sat on the porch and shared an inner thought.

My office is fortunate to have an intern this semester, Claire Grace. She is a Stillwater native who is a first year student at the University of Oklahoma studying communications with an emphasis on pre-law.

I was the designated family driver’s education instructor and for the most part, I think I did a pretty god job. I can ride in a vehicle with any of my three kids (all adults now) and not be completely white knuckled because I instilled in them a sense of defensive driving.