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Mary Kay Garrison and Jane Ann Porter deliver the CASA playhouse to Kelly Burgess of Rush Springs, and her daughters. Kelly’s name was drawn as the winner of the playhouse by Judge John Herndon of July 4 at Shannon Springs Park.
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Vanessa Cobb, a represenative of Project Linus in McClain and Grady Counties delivered blankets to the CASA program in Grady County. Mary Kay Garrison, Donna Ohl and Jan Knight (not pictured) appreciate these contributions to the abused and neglected children in the county. Project Linus is a volunteer organization that solicits blanketeers to make homemade blankets, quilts and afghans for chidlren in need of a hug through the security of a blanket. For more information on Project Linus, call Tasha at 405-392-3049.
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Rush Springs family with two daughters wins playhouse given by CASA
Judge John Herndon drew the winning ticket for the CASA playhouse on Friday, July 4 at Shannon Springs Park.
The ticket belonged to Kelly Burgess of Rush Springs. Kelly has two daughters who most assuredly will enjoy this playhouse.
CASA board members, staff and voluntters have raised about $5,000 by selling tickets for the last several weeks for CASA Voices for Children Inc. Mary Kay Garrison, Executive Director, said, “this money will help us continue to serve the abused and neglected children of Grady County.”
The local CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a nonprofit organization that is affiliated with the Oklahoma CASA Association as well as National CASA. Grady County citizens donate their time to speak for children who find themselvesin the court system through no fault of their own. The local organization has already served more than 100 children in Grady County this year.
There are many more children in the county who need an advocate. Volunteers must be 21 years old, receive 32 hours of training, and be sworn-in by Judge Herndon before they are assigned to a case. But the most important qualification is the desire to help children.
Applications needs to be turned in by August 26 for the next training class, which begins in September.
Call the CASA office at 224-0404 or visit the website at casav4c.org for more information about how you can be a part of the solution and stand up for an abused or neglected child.
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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.
In November he transferred to Chickasha where he continued as a Lineman until June of 1970. -
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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