Opinion

Decorum I am going to prelude this column by saying I know more than a few now sober, former drug addicts — some more recent than others (if you’re reading this you are doing great and if no one has told you I am proud of where you are and where you are going), none of whom want anything to do with fentanyl. Fentanyl is a drug that has killed with a mere touch and has made decade long users walkaway — a statement I know for a fact because I’ve done the research and I know the users who cite this very reason for becoming sober.

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Christmas and New Year's! The start of a new year always brings about discussions on new year's resolutions and how we may be able to improve ourselves in the next 365 days. These goals are a great way to push restart in areas of our lives and take a fresh look at how things are going.

STILLWATER - Friday, January 19th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 13th Board of Education Election, Payne County Election Board Secretary Courtney Callison said today.

OKLAHOMA CITY–Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today he is exploring potential legal action against insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers for wrongful conduct that resulted in artificially increased prices for insulin.

Greetings from the enchanting North Pole! I hope this letter finds each and every one of you filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of Christmas. First and foremost, I must express my absolute delight upon receiving all your heartfelt letters here at the North Pole.

(Editor’s note: This column was chosen as the locally produced column of the year by the staff at Cimarron Valley Communications so, in this Year-in-Review issue, we thought it might be something our readers would want to see one more time or, if you missed it, here’s your final opportunity to read it.)

Christmas is an important holiday in the Christian calendar celebrating the birth of Jesus. To me, a faith that is real is one that leads you to action, so my focus is on making my faith practical.

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town, Not a snowflake was falling, just clouds hanging down. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Jack Frost soon would be there.

As we prepare for the next legislative session, I want to highlight an exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors: the Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program. Students serving as a page work in the House Chamber during daily sessions, assist representatives and House staff with tasks, and participate in the House Page Mock Legislature on the floor of the House Chamber.

state Sen. Anthony Sykes, who works with state agencies to ensure strict compliance with these important laws. This fall we partnered with the Oklahoma Press Association to conduct traveling seminars on Open Meetings and Open Records. The turnout at each regional stop was tremendous. The series wraps up Dec. 11 at Metro Technology Center in Oklahoma City.