Community BRIEFS

Head Start to host enrollment day



Washita Valley Community Action Council Head Start will be hosting an enrollment event on Thursday, March 4 from 1-7 p.m. at the Chickasha Head Start center, 1300 S. 7th in Chickasha. This event is open for families who are interested in the Head Start program and getting enrolled.

To begin the enrollment process for your three or four year old child, please bring proof of income for the household, shot records, social security card, birth certificate and insurance information.

For information, please call 405-224-5831 ext. 128 or 114.



"Old-Fashioned Hoe Down"



The Chickasha Eagles Lodge, located at 701 E. Hwy. 19, will be hosting an "Old-Fashioned Hoe Down" on February 27, doors will open at 6 p.m.

The cover charge is $15 per person or $20 per couple, and includes a brisket meal and entertainment by Scott Atkins & the Shotgun Band beginning at 8 p.m.

For additional information, please call 405-224-4070.



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.



Girl Scout Cookie Update



Our online cookie booth locator is now on our website. You can click on the locator, type in your zip code and find a booth location/date/time for your area. http://cookielocator.littlebrownie.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.



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.



CASA volunteers wanted



Be a part of the solution for the abused and neglected children of Grady County by becoming a child’s advocate in the court system with CASA.

All that is required is that you be at least 21 years old, have a desire to help children, and complete 30 hours of training.

CASA Voices for Children is certified by the National and the State CASA Associations and uses the National CASA curriculum for all training sessions.

Anyone interested in participating in the next training workshop should have the application to the CASA office by Monday, March 8. To get an application or to just learn more about the CASA program, contact the CASA office at 405-224-0404. Email can be sent to casav4c@sbcglobal.net and the website is casav4c.org.



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.



Oklahoma Bluegrass Club

The Oklahoma Bluegrass Club was the first Bluegrass Club formed in the State of Oklahoma. The Club held it’s first concert in December of 1969 and since that time sponsors monthly indoor Bluegrass Music concerts, with assistance of the Oklahoma Arts Council, the first Saturday of each month October through April. The Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the education of Bluegrass Music and entertainment and is having their next concert Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Kerr Middle School, 2300 South Linda Lane, Del City, OK.

The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and the featured bands are, Larry Ford Band, Leedey, OK; Shady Grover Ramblers, Irving, TX; and Boggy River Bluegrass, Allen, OK. Admission is $6.00 for adults, OBC members $5.00, ages 14-16 years is $1.50 and under 14 years is free.

Bluegrass Music is noted for its acoustical sound made with non-electric instruments such as fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, dobros, and up right bass. Bluegrass Music has become very popular in recent years as it is heard and enjoyed by all ages. There is no alcohol or drugs allowed and this provides wholesome family entertainment. There is plenty of spaces for jamming so bring your instruments and come on over and join the fun.

For more information you may contact Pat Pogue, Program Chairman, 1713 S. Everest, OKC, OK, 73129, 405-677-1509 cell 405-760-3064 or Bill Scott, President, 1907 Boren Blvd, Seminole, OK, 74868, 405-382-7182.

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