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GirlTech Ten ladies in non-traditional programs at CVTC programs participated in this year's GirlTech program. Pictured are, (from left): Back row: Donna Adams, Kandice Haney and Sharina Cluff, all from Computer Aided Drafting & Design; Ginny Foster, Graphic Design; and Heather Fitch and Sarah Ketchum, both from Interactive Media & Web Technology. Front row: Janice Sheppard, Interactive Media & Web Technology; Gay Pettit, GirlTech Advisor; Elizabeth Moelling, Graphic Design; Tina Suarez, Auto Service Technology; and Allyn Evans, motivational speaker and GirlTech advisor. Not pictured: Michelle Jenkins, Auto Service Technology.
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GirlTech program ends year with celebration
CHICKASHA - Canadian Valley Technology Center's GirlTech program concluded the year recently with a luncheon celebration, followed by a workshop for its GirlTech members.
The luncheon featured Allyn Evans, whose work centers on her desire to help other women meet the challenges of successful living. This year she was an integral part of CVTC's GirlTech program, meeting with the women on a monthly basis. Evans spoke to the group about achieving dreams, and used excerpts from Randy Pausch's best-seller, The Last Lecture.
GirlTech mentors, CVTC administrators and instructors of GirlTech students also attended the luncheon. Advisor Gay Pettit recognized and presented certificates of appreciation to GirlTech mentees, and the students then presented their mentors with certificates of appreciation. Each mentee and mentor also received a copy of The Last Lecture.
Following the luncheon, the workshop focused on looking your best and the impact it can have on self-confidence. Local stylist Jason South helped the girls with hair and make-up tips and even did some styling for the ladies.
"Just because these girls are working with mostly men, doesn't mean they have to look like one," Pettit said. "It's really important to maintain a positive self-image, and to always look put-together.
"I was very pleased with the participation we had today," Pettit said. "I want all of these girls to not only believe in themselves and their abilities, but also commit to the goals and careers that they really want, and not just what society expects of them."
GirlTech offers female students opportunities in a variety of activities designed to provide awareness of the trade and industry, information technology, scientific research and engineering fields. It also allows students to develop career skills and pursue further exploration in these fields. The program emphasizes career development, communication skills, assertiveness skills, time management, course advisement and portfolio development.
"I really enjoyed this year's program, especially having three mentors from the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation," Pettit said. "It was also great to have an equal mix of adult women and high school students participating in the program."
Throughout the year students had the opportunity to participate in job shadowing, mentoring, career exploration and personal development.
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GRADY COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
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First: (Adult) Ann O'Bar
Second: (Adult) Joyce Riker
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SEPTEMBER 2
Poetry Reading
• When: Sept. 2, 7 p.m.
• Where: Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant, Private Room, 3127 S. 4th St., Chickasha
• Details: Featured Poet is Carol Hamilton, writer, storyteller and Poet Laureate of Oklahoma 1995-97Hamilton’s website is www.carolhamilton.org. There is no admission fee to attend the Poetry Reading, and refreshments are available for purchase. For more information, contact Rockford Johnson, 224-0160 or 317-7506. -
Duncan nips Chicks for straight-game win
Duncan got their eighth match win of the season Tuesday, beating Nancy Waters’ Lady Chicks in straight games at the Activity Center.
The Chicks looked like they had a little hangover from Monday night’s tough road loss at Tecumseh, coming out flat again and dropping their first two games by identical 25-17 scores.
They came out firing on all eight cylinders for game three, running out to a 15-9 lead on the strength of a 7-0 run with Shelby Crosley serving, but the Demons battled back to tie it late and the Chicks let it slip away, 25-21. -
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NORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has named walk-on Patrick O'Hara as the starting place-kicker for the seventh-ranked Sooners.
Stoops said on his radio show Tuesday night that O'Hara won the competition with Jimmy Stevens, freshman Michael Hunnicutt and redshirt freshman Bryce Easley. -
OSU's Gundy still learning on job
STILLWATER (AP) — Mike Gundy hasn't lost his love for dialing up the right play to keep Oklahoma State's offense purring along.
That passion, which he has called the most enjoyable part of his job as head coach, was bred into him as an offensive coordinator. And he is a former starting quarterback for the Cowboys. -
Whimsical metal work, jewelry part of big art show at USAO
A showing of whimsical metal work and jewelry is scheduled to be on display at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma during Helen’s Show Sept. 10-Oct 1.
The show will feature the work of USAO graduate Helen Shafer. The exhibition will be open daily during normal business hours in the Davis Hall Third Floor Art Gallery on the USAO campus. The show is free and open to the public. An opening reception is scheduled Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. in the gallery. -
High-speed chase lands 1 in jail
A high-speed motorcycle chase down Highway 81 last Wednesday landed a Ninnekah man in jail and a felony charge of eluding a police officer.
Court records show that James William Hutchins, 21, blew by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Timothy Parrish at U.S. Highway 81 and County Road 1460 and was clocked going 144 miles per hour in a posted 70 miles per hour zone.
Parrish reported that he was sitting stationary at that location at about 3:45 p.m. on Aug. 25 when he observed a red motorcycle traveling southbound. He engaged his emergency lights and siren and pulled onto the roadway behind the Triumph motorcycle. -
5 inmates denied parole
Parole was recently denied for five Grady County inmates serving sentences with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
The following individuals were denied at the August Pardon and Parole Board meeting:
• Jeremiah Daniel Cline, who is serving a five-year sentence for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and a five-year sentence for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, began his sentence in August 2008.
• Warren P. Diego, who is serving a 15-year sentence (10 years PTS) for lewd molestation, began his sentence in February 2009. -
Judge recuses herself from pharmacy case
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state district judge has stepped aside from the first-degree murder trial of a pharmacist accused in the fatal shooting of an unconscious would-be robber.
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