Gripado’s (click on “Blog” to see their menu) has long been on my list of Claremore Best Bets. I love the place, but I tend to forget they are there (and I will stop that right now). After trying to eat a late supper at a couple places tonight, unsuccessfully since one closed at 8 PM and the other at 7:30, we happened by Gripado’s, thrilled to find it open late.
Tonight’s meal didn’t fail to impress, and I can heartily recommend the Italian bruschetta (the distinction is necessary, as they also serve the Greek variety) and the chicken parmesan. Jeane had the ham, peas, and bowtie pasta, which I have previously enjoyed.
Adding to the ambiance tonight was a young keyboardist—Michael Womack—who played tasteful and appropriate music. It all added up to a great experience. We highly recommend them. And, since they also do double duty as a donut shop, you buy tomorrow’s breakfast tonight.
We even did a live report from the scene. You can hear the piano in the background.
KOCO reports that Tywone Parks has been sentenced to ten years in prison for plotting a shooting spree at Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla.
You may recall that the WynnBlog was instrumental in breaking news of the incident when it occurred. (Click here to see all WynnBlog posts in the Tywone Parks category.) Court records show that Parks pleaded no contest to the charges. Though KOCO reports he was sentenced to ten years in prison, Oklahoma State Courts Network data shows Parks’ sentencing was postponed from today (May 21, 2009) to June 11, 2009. Not sure why the discrepancy. I’ll keep my ear to the ground.
This from the Oklahoma Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission:
ERLC Alert! Pro-Life Bills HB 1595 and HB 1114 are on the Governor’s Desk
Call the Governor or email him and ask him to sign both bills into law!
House Bill 1595 prohibits a person from performing an abortion solely because of the sex of the child and creates the Statistical Reporting of Abortions Act, which requires physicians who perform abortions to report certain information to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). This legislation passed the Senate with a 35-9 vote; passed the House with 88-6. This was also our priority during Rose Day.
House Bill 1114 prohibits human cloning in Oklahoma and makes it a misdemeanor to perform or attempt to perform human cloning. This piece of pro-life legislation passed the Senate unanimously; passed House with 83-0 and 18 excused absences.
Each bill received overwhelming bipartisan support from both chambers and now needs Gov. Henry’s support!
Contact the Governor or email him and ask him to sign both bills into law!
I recently received this flyer in the mail from Mainstream Oklahoma Baptists.
Just wondering how J.C. Watts’ affiliation with the New Baptist Covenant group (supported by Presidents Carter and Clinton) will play with Oklahoma Baptist voters—if he decides to jump in the governor’s race. What, if any, effect will it have in the race? What say you?
