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Ninnekah OHCE
to sponsor rabies clinic
The 27th Annual Rabies Clinic, sponsored by the Ninnekah OHCE, will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 at the new Ninnekah City Hall. Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs will be available for a nominal fee and other vaccinations will be available upon request. City tags will also be available for $3, and residents are reminded animals in the city limits must be tagged. For more information, call 222-0201 or 574-6447.
Michigan Ave. Baptist
to host Bible school
Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, 728 Michigan Ave., will host Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 10-12. The theme is “Boomerang Express: It all comes back to Jesus.” All are welcome. Children may sign up for VBS at the cookout at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Friday, June 12 is family night. For more information, call the church at 224-5379 from 9 a.m. to noon. After noon, call 224-3679.
County interagency,
coalition to meet
The Grady County Interagency and Community Coalition meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at CVTC. This month, Susan Winchester, the district’s former Oklahoma state representative, will speak. All Grady County residents and agencies or businesses are invited to attend. You will hear what coalition is planning for this summer and how you can become involved to help area children, seniors and others in Grady County live safer, healthier and happier lives. Call Alyson at 779-2163 or Barbara at 625-1713 for more information.
Christian Academy
to host VBS
The Christian Academy has scheduled Vacation Bible School, themed “The Battle Belongs to the Lord,” for children ages four years through sixth grade at Ninnekah Church of Christ, 609 W. Hwy 277. The school will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 17-20. Call 222-0243 or 320-2884 and ask for Landon Lewis.
Maranatha Baptist
plans yard and bake sale
Maranatha Baptist Church, 1505 S. 29th St., will have a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6. Proceeds help send students to church camp.
Ogles family plan
reunion for July 12
The 79th Ogle Family Reunion will start at 9 a.m. July 12 at the Grady County Fairgrounds Building. At 9 a.m. on that Sunday, coffee and rolls will be served for those who would like to visit. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Participants should bring their favorite foods. Drinks will be provided. Guests are welcome.
CHS classes of 1970s
reunion scheduled
Graduates who attended Chickasha High School in the 1970s have planned a reunion for June 20. The gathering will last from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the USAO Ballroom. cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Mail reservations to 3217 California Ave., Chickasha, OK, 73018.
Hood Memorial fund
set up at First National
A memorial fund has been set up at First national bank and Trust Company locations for the Hood family. Donations may be made to the Chris Hood Memorial Fund.
It’s time to pick up
cemetery flowers
Cemetery employees of Rose Hill and Fairlawn cemeteries will soon be removing memorial flowers and decorations. Please pick up yours by Monday, June 8.
Pom Chicks to hold
car wash, bake sale
On Saturday, June 6, the CHS Pom Chicks will host a car wash and bake sale at Dave's Cave at 527 S. 4th St. in Chickasha from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go toward pom camp expenses.
SonLife Radio to offer
fellowship June 13
SonLife radio 89.3 radio fellowship will be held Saturday, June 13. For more information, call 222-2043.
VBS dates set
for Fellowship Church
of American Indian Church
The Fellowship of American Indian Church, 1217 W. Frisco, will have Vacation Bible School from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 8-12. The school will feature games, cheerleading, arts and crafts, Bible study, and other activities. Snacks will be provided. Call 274-3393 for a free ride. For more information, call the church at 222-0760. This event is sponsored by Missouri Missionary Baptist Church.
Church of God
revival starts tonigh
The Pentecostal Church of God, 1028 N. 11th St. in Chickasha, will meet in revival June 7-12. The Sunday night service will start at 6 p.m. and week night services will begin at 7 p.m. Evangelist Bob Jones will preach “Jesus Christ: Sweeping the nation with the Holy Ghost and fire, burning up every trace of sin, letting the light of His glorious gospel in.” For more information, contact pastor Delbert Comstock at 405-224-0416.
Republicans plan
Round-Up for June 18
The Grady County Republicans will sponsor a roundup at 6 p.m. June 18 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. The keynote speaker will be Senate President Pro Tempore Glen Coffee. County and state elected officials will be introduced during the evening. Cost is $10 per person or $100 per table with seating for 10. Contact Wade Steelman at 224-2036 or Margaret Scott at 224-6774 for reservations or questions.
Art at the Rock
fundraiser this month
Art at the Rock, a Chickasha Area Arts Council fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at the home of Leman and Louise Spoon, at 29th and Grand. Tickets are $40 per person.
and proceeds go to support Chickasha’s first-ever Rock Island Arts Festival. For tickets, call Susan Gearhart at 405-222-4797 or susan@gearhartfamily.com. To learn more, visit www.rockislandartsfestival.org.
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Transformations
What comes to mind when you think of the word, “Transformation”?Do you have fantastic thoughts of people or things changing into something amazing for example, Clark Kent turning into Superman or Bruce Banner becoming the Incredible Hulk or possibly something a little more down to earth like a caterpillar miraculously changing into the beautiful butterfly?
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GRADY COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
Plants
Potted Plants
(Several varieties combined)
First: (Adult) Ann O'Bar
Second: (Adult) Joyce Riker
Third: (Adult) Jallane Link -
AROUND THE AREA
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. -
STATE SPORTS BRIEFS
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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