Disabled American Veterans to meet

The Disabled American Veterans will be holding their meeting March 16 2010 at 6pm at the Eduardos restaurant. All disabled veterans are invited to attend. If you have any questions about the DAV contact Roy Sampley 387-5653 . See you at the meeting.



Leonard to Speak to Chisholm Trail Republican Women

Chickasha - The Chisholm Trail Republican Women will meet Monday, March 15, at 7:00pm. Ryan Leonard, the Republican candidate for Attorney General, will be the keynote speaker. Ryan Leonard is currently a practicing attorney, a former state prosecutor and was a senior aide to U.S. Senator Don Nickles. The public is invited to attend and hear Ryan Leonard address the important issues facing every Oklahoman.

There will also be an opportunity to meet directly with Ryan Leonard after the event.

 

CHS Class of 1995 reunion planned

Classmates are being sought for the Chickasha High School Class of 1995 members. A 15 year reunion is planned for June 11-12.

Friday night, classmates will have a meet and greet in the banquet room at Eduardo's. Members of CHS's classes 1994 & 1996 are encouraged join former classmates that evening.

Saturday's activities will include a picnic at Shannon Springs Park and an evening event at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course.

For additional details or if you have information on a classmates, please contact Kiesha (Holder) Baggett at 405-200-5269 or missioncompassiongrady@yahoo.com.



VITA Tax Assistance

For persons needing free tax assistance through the volunteer program at Epworth United Methodist Church, you may call (405) 224-6225, beginning March 1 to schedule an appointment for March or April. All February appointments have been filled.



Help available to elderly

Are you overwhelmed with tree limbs from the winter storm? Monty Wendling of AAA TREE SERVICE and T.L. Taylor of INTEGRITY TREE SERVICE both reputable companies of Chickasha are offering FREE tree service to clean up the mess.

* Elderly must meet low income guidelines and sign liability waiver.

For an appointment call Chickasha United Outreach Center at 405-224-7733 and leave message.



Scentsy to help 'Walk for a Cure'

Braeli Alexander, a fifth grade student from Grand Elementary School in Chickasha, will be participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 'Walk for a Cure' in June. To help with her fund-raising efforts, local Scentsy consultant Kiesha Baggett has set-up a link on her website, https://kieshabaggett.scentsy.us -- click on the Braeli Alexander fund-raiser on the left, and will credit Braeli with the sales from that site. Orders will also be taken from catalog sales. Fund-raiser to end April 30th. Contact Baggett at 405-200-5269 or email missioncompassion@yahoo.com for additional information.

Juvenile diabetes is a disease that has to do with the body not being able to keep good control over the amount of sugar in the blood. This happens because an organ called the pancreas has a problem making insulin, which moves sugar out of the blood. To make up for this, a person who has juvenile diabetes has to inject insulin, using a needle, two or three times a day (or using an insulin pump). He or she must also monitor, or test, the blood sugar levels, and follow a very careful schedule of eating and exercise.

Controlling blood sugars day-to-day, even with the help of insulin, can be a very tricky balancing act, and a person with diabetes may often not feel well. Plus, if sugars go too high or low, it can be very dangerous. Also, too much sugar in the blood over many years can cause what are called complications — problems with other parts of the body, such as the eyes and kidneys.



Weekly addiction workshops

Stepping Stones Alliance, Inc. is resuming weekly workshops for persons who have problems with alcohol, drug and other addictions. These meetings will be held on Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at 301 S. 2nd St. beginning Feb. 24. Varied topics will be presented.

Stepping Stones Alliance, Inc.'s office is open 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday to visit with those who wish to reclaim their lives from addiction and other challenges that block their path to a better life. There is no fee for services.

For additional information, call Barbara at 405-625-1713 or check us out on the web. www.steppingstonesalliance.com.



Account set up for fire victims

On Feb. 4, 2010, the Rusty Garrett family of Ninnekah became the victim of a house fire -- a total loss. The family has four children, two girls 14 and 16 years and two sons, 6 and 11 years, who are all students at Ninnekah Public Schools. A fund to assist the family has been established at Chickasha Bank and Trust Company. Donations are being accepted for the family at the Ninnekah Baptist Church, across the street from the Ninnekah gym.

Their sizes include for Celia & Ciera, size 2 or 3/5 jeans, S/M shirts, shoe 6 1/2 & 8 1/2; Cale, 12/14 pants, 10/12 shirts, 2-1/2 shoe; Connor, 28 waist, S shirts, 8 shoe, parents, Tammy ,18-20 pants, 2XL shirts ,8 1/2 shoe and Rusty, 34x35 jeans, XL shirts, 8/9 shoe. Anything you could do would be very appreciated.