By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer In November, two events in Oklahoma City will work to raise awareness about important men’s health issues, prostate and testicular cancer. The Second Annual Movember Moustache Bash and Integris Hospital’s Prostates and Pancakes will both be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, to do just that. The Pancakes and Prostates breakfast, […]
By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The Vilakazi Foundation has announced its third annual Wine for Wickets wine tasting event to raise funds for children in South Africa. Wine for Wickets will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, November 16, at the Myriad Gardens Terrace Room, 301 W. Reno Ave., in Oklahoma City. […]
by Patrick B. McGuigan Executive Editor A modest effort to support retention of all four state Supreme Court justices on the November ballot emerged in recent weeks, featuring newspaper and other advertising, as well as distribution of talking points to attorneys and other citizens. Support for “YES” votes on popular retention of the […]
To the Editor: Most economists agree that it’s bad to raise taxes when times are tough. Unfortunately, one Oklahoma tax goes up every year. State law allows county assessors to raise property taxes up to five percent annually, in good times and bad. On Election Day, Oklahoma taxpayers will have a chance to […]
Patrick B. McGuigan Published: 30-Oct-2012 OKLAHOMA CITY – On the November ballot, retention votes for four state Supreme Court justices are getting unusual attention this year, with voices both for and against a “yes” vote jockeying for position in these final days. Advocacy for the jurists has emerged, featuring newspaper and other advertising, distribution of […]
By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer For perhaps one of the most thrilling visual experiences viewers may have all year, Backwoods outdoor gear and apparel store has joined with the Rocktown Climbing Gym to host REEL ROCK Tour 7 on Saturday, October 20 at 8 p.m. The one night only screening will be held at Rocktown, […]
By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer Oklahoma City native Trey Aven will be honored by the University of Central Oklahoma with the Distinguished Alumni Award during the 2012 Alumni Recognition Ceremony at the Nigh University Center in Edmond on Friday November 2. Aven is currently serving as an associate professor and special assistant to the […]
Almost everyone has considered investing in some form of real estate at some time. Should you be a real estate investor NOW? Interest rates are at historic lows, house prices are in a cyclical low (the lowest prices in the last dozen years are right now). And we all know that the way to make […]
Staff Report CBS sports analyst Doug Gottlieb served as Master of Ceremonies for a “yippee-yi-yo” evening to honor Ann Hargis — Oklahoma State University’s “First Cowgirl of Orange” – last Thursday, (October 11) at the downtown Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) hosted the event to present Ann, wife of Oklahoma State University President […]
by Patrick B. McGuigan Executive Editor Among the half-dozen ballot questions facing Oklahoma voters in November, State Question 766 is arguably the most significant in economic terms. If voters agree, the measure would exempt “all intangible personal property from property tax. No person, family or business would pay a tax on intangible property. […]
