Community Living
Crystal Darkness: Funding sought to continue the fight
OKLAHOMA CITY – Following the historic success of its 30-minute documentary last week, Phase Two of Crystal Darkness Oklahoma now begins. On Monday, campaign officials announced they are looking to raise another $100,000 to help communities fight methamphetamine in their area.
“We cannot arrest our way out of the methamphetamine epidemic, and last week, Oklahomans showed they are ready to fix this problem,” said co-chair Wes Lane, president of the Burbridge Foundation. “The good news is that the enthusiasm for the documentary came from every corner of Oklahoma. The bad news is that it shows we have a lot of work to do. The documentary ended with a message of hope, and we want Oklahomans to keep that with them as they go into their communities to fight this insidious drug.”
Campaign officials announced Monday that $41,620 was raised at a benefit last week that featured several NFL players, including Dallas Cowboys star Roy Williams. The benefit was hosted by the Whitten-Newman Foundation and the money will go toward Phase Two.
Phase Two is a comprehensive approach that involves statewide drug awareness education and training for schools, parents and community groups, as well as ensuring law enforcement entities continue working together to suppress and eliminate meth production, trafficking, distribution and use. Lane said donations to the program are tax deductible and those wanting to help can visit www.crystaldarknessoklahoma.org or call (405) 949-2400.
The first phase of Crystal Darkness Oklahoma concluded with the airing of the documentary. Television ratings show that between 1.5 and 2 million Oklahomans last Tuesday watched the documentary, which portrayed the devastating impact methamphetamine has on Oklahoma families and communities.
Within a few hours of the documentary, seven 211 centers received about 750 calls requesting treatment and help from law enforcement.
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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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