Community Living
First National Bank hosting Holiday Concert
First National Bank proudly presents a holiday Concert featuring CMA award winner, Gary Morris. Gary is probably best known for his original recording of "Wind Beneath my Wings" which won both the County Music Association and the Academy of County Music song of the year awards. He is also known for "Velvet Chains", "Why Lady Why, " "Baby Bye-Bye," "100% Chance of Rain," "Headed for a Heartache", and many others. He has had 16 Top Ten singles and five number one hits. His most recent recording is his Gospel CD titled, "I Believe."
Gary is a multi-talented person with a very diverse career. He has been featured on such popular shows as Designing Women, The Colby's and Mike Hammer, and for five years, he hosted TNN's top-rated show, "North American Sportsman." He has performed opposite Linda Ronstadt with a role in the New York Shakespeare Festival production of Puccini's opera LaBoheme. He then accepted the heroic lead of Jean Valijean in "Les Miserables" on Broadway.
Gary has played a variety of venues from the Grand Old Opry to the White House and a command performance for the Queen of England.
This holiday concert will be held Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the USAO Troutt Hall Auditorium. Advance tickets are $25 and $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available at First National Bank, Chickasha Honda, and the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce or by phone at 405-574-2713
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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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