Community Living
Cancer group applauds Chickasha mayor
The Oklahoma affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure, applauds Mayor Greg Elliott for his leadership in issuing a proclamation declaring November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Chickasha.
"The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network thanks Mayor Greg Elliott for supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and for helping to lead the charge toward increased awareness and funding for this truly horrible disease," stated Julie Fleshman, President and CEO. "With the continued support of these elected officials, we will work towards increasing local awareness and federal funding for pancreatic cancer and give hope to the over 42,000 Americans fighting this terrible disease."
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet is the most under recognized and least studied cancer killers.
putting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to work to leverage federal funding by gathering support from local, state, and federal elected officials, alike.
The federal component of this effort is The Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act (HR 745) sponsored by Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL). This bill is the first substantive legislative effort dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research. Once enacted and fully funded, it will provide a greater focus on this disease and will provide the National Cancer Institute with the tools it needs to develop the diagnostic methods and treatments that are currently lacking for pancreatic cancer patients.
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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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