Oklahoma received good news last week: the long-running Pinnacle Plan, a settlement agreement for the class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Human Services, was finalized.On May 5, 2009,...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income - but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider your options carefully.Ess...

Where does a person go after death? We need to understand one thing from the beginning.When you draw your last halting shallow breath on this earth, from that point on, you are winging it on your own,...

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management.--- Training & Conference Attendance Director Moore attended training on Monday and Tue...

I want to extend my condolences to those families who were impacted by severe storms this past week.From reports that were aired, it sounds like many Oklahomans were lucky to get away with only proper...

Lore Groszmann Segal, Austrian-American novelist, short story writer and author of children’s books, celebrates March 8, 1928, as her birthdate in Vienna, Austria. An only child born into a Jewish fam...

While watching our teen-aged son play four years of high school basketball games years ago, we both noticed an absolute truth; Our son could not seem to grasp that he wasn’t able to block every shot t...

Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make - decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices?Here a few of the most important...

On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can th...

Megan McDonald, American author of children’s books, celebrates her birth date as Feb. 28, 1959, in Pittsburgh. Megan is the youngest of five girls born to John (an ironworker) and Mary Louise McDonal...

I realize that not everyone sees life as I do. Probably nobody sees life exactly as I do. We are like snowflakes, and science tells us that no two snowflakes are the same. So I accept the fact that wh...

The death of a child is always a devastating affair. Its effect is often felt widely and can have an impact on so many people including the extended family, school friends, and their families, as well...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is a statewide nonprofit charged with “creating awareness, taking action, and supporting policy to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Oklaho...

Most of us probably don’t enjoy preparing our taxes, but there’s often a reward at the end - a tax refund. If you get a refund this year, how can you make the best use of it?Of course, the answer depe...

Col. Dan Morgan Smith delivered an inspiring speech at the Methodist Church South, focusing on reigniting the spirit of American patriotism. His talk emphasized the self-sacrifice and resilience that ...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Turkey & Noodles, Roll, Broccoli Wednesday: Breakfast: Waffle Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed Pot...

You are a caregiver. That very much over-stressed, over-worked and under-appreciated person who along with probably many others, holds the anonymous title of World’s Most Patient Person.There are like...

In the 1989 film, “When Harry Met Sally,” Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan discuss their love lives over sandwiches at Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City. At that time, Harry’s pastrami sandwich and Sally...

Recently sidelined, I know how a hobbled old milk cow looks at life, or what a horse tethered to the fence feels. Imprisoned, caged, confined. Stuck in one place with absolutely no say in the matter. ...

Congratulations to all who ran for office and are running for office. It is a big deal to run for office, taking a bit of courage to put yourself “out there” publicly. Yet with all the celebrations, l...