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Canadian Valley Tech Center welcomes new instructors
Canadian Valley Technology Center has hired two new instructors for its Chickasha campus.
James Byrd has accepted the potion of math instructor. Byrd, a Rush Springs High School graduate, received his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from USAO.
Before accepting the position at Canadian Valley, he worked at Mid America Technology Center in Wayne as the academic center coordinator.
“James brings with him not only teaching experience, but also dedication to young people that is so critical to his position,” Tracy Goyne, director of CV Tech Student Services, said. “His varied background and experiences will make him a valuable resource to our students and school district on several different levels, and we are very excited about that.”
Byrd is a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Alex, serves on the Grady County Fire Service and is School Board Clerk at Middleberg Public School. He and his wife, Amy, reside in Alex.
They have two sons, Baylan, 4; and Rocky, 10 weeks.
Chad Bailey will take over as Occupational Service instructor. Bailey is a native of Iola, Ill., and graduated from North Clay High School.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Southern Illinois University.
Before coming to CV Tech, Bailey worked as the Agriculture instructor at Ninnekah Public School for two years.
“Chad comes to us with a remarkable skill set and a history of successfully assisting and developing young people,” Goyne said.
“His passion and energy will make him an exceptional addition to our instructional staff.”
Bailey is a Chickasha resident, and has two children, Claire, 6; and Garrett, 5.
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Country music's Gene Watson plans Oct. 9 show in Chickasha
Gene Watson, the country music legend with 21 top 10 songs, will return to the Chickasha High School Activity Center for a 7:30 p.m. show Oct. 9.
This will be Watson’s fourth consecutive year to perform at Chickasha High School, having played there every year since the facility opened in 2007. -
Art classes offered at Epworth Methodist
Elizabeth Johnson, local Chickasha artist and teacher, has announced that she will be offering art classes for kids and adults this fall.
All classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th and Iowa, Chickasha. -
Butler announces AT&T retirement
After 44 years of service, Jerry Butler has announced his retirement from AT&T
Butler began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone now AT&T in June of 1966.
His first job assignment was in Alva, Okla., as a Lineman.
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Country music legend Gene Watson plans another appearance in Chickasha
Gene Watson, the country music legend with 21 top 10 songs, will return to the Chickasha High School Activity Center for a 7:30 p.m. show Oct. 9.
This will be Watson’s fourth consecutive year to perform at Chickasha High School, having played there every year since the facility opened in 2007. -
CHS Key Club plans first meeting for Aug. 26
Key Club is the student branch of the Kiwanis organization.
The goal of Key Club is to develop knowledgeable, capable, and compassionate leaders that enhance their communities through service. - Community Briefs
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OHCE members take part in state meeting
CHICKASHA, Okla. –Members of Grady County’s Oklahoma Home and Community Education organization met recently in Oklahoma City for the group’s 75th annual state meeting. This year’s theme was “Dreams to Diamonds,” which reflected that the group was observing its 75th birthday.
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Ninnekah community set to host summer blood drive
Blood donors will receive two tickets to the Oklahoma City Zoo and a “Feel Wild” T-shirt when they give blood with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) this summer. First Baptist Church is hosting a blood drive 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 18 at the High School Cafeteria, 901 S. Maple.
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Drawing held, winner named
Glenda Sage of Rush Springs was the lucky winner of a Weatherby shotgun, the prize of a recent fund-raising effort for Miss Audri King, the two-year-old daughter of Brandon and Janae King of Chickasha and granddaughter of Walter and Pat King and Coye and Marla Langford, held at the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull held recently at the Grady County Fairgrounds in Chickasha.
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