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Local tabernacle
plans Saturday
Gospel singing
Tabler Gospel Tabernacle, located nine miles east of Chickasha on Hwy. 39, will host its third Saturday night singing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.
The event will feature a variety of music and singers.
Because of the road construction on Hwy 39, take the detour off of Hwy 62 on CR 2930 to get back on Hwy 39, and the church is a quarter-mile on the right.
Pastors are Bill and Pat Embrey and emcee is Laverne Goodnight invite the public to attend.
For more information, call 320-1940 or 224-2515.
Cattleman celebrates 93rd
Ninnekah resident J. C. Schlect, a longtime county cattleman and farmer, will celebrate his 93rd birthday today.
He and his family will accept visitors between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for an “at home” birthday party at his rural Ninnekah home.
Contact 329-7714 for more information.
Rodeo queens sought
Past Chickaha Rodeo Queens are being asked to participate in an upcoming parade.
There will be a float provided if you are not able to ride your horse.
For any information about past Chickasha Rodeo Queens, contact Sophia Bush at 274-3419 or 224-6149, or contact by e-mail at chickasharodeofoundation@rocketmail.com
‘59 class reunion planned
The CHS Class of 1959 will celebrate its 50th reunion at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Cottonwood Creek’s 50s Diner, formerly the Country Club.
There will also be a dinner on Sept. 26 for dinner in the USAO ballroom.
Time and costs will be announced at a later date.
Please make sure we are in touch with all classmates.
Do so by calling or e-mailing Suzanne Miller Moore at 405-364-7123 or sjmoore@cox.net, or Hazel Odom Cox at 405-224-5069.
Ogles plan reunion 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. The John and Ora Barrett family will host the event. Guests are welcome.
Line dance lessons offered
Free line dance lessons are being offered at Best Western Inn in Chickasha, 2101 S. 4th St., across the street from McDonalds.
Classes meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month in the banquet room. Beginners and all ages are welcome.
Door prizes and refreshments are served.
Bring the entire family and enjoy the fun, it’s great exercise.
For more information, call Kathy Prigmore at 405-224-0331 or 405-320-0453.
Autism group to meet
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers, meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two. Call 405-222-3018 for information. Thanks to the generosity of Kelly Nunn, there is no fee for this group. No childcare is available.
FBC hosts concert
First Baptist Church, 324 W. Colorado in Chickasha, will play host to world renowned concert pianist Dino Kartsonakis at 10:30 a.m. July 5. Dino will be presenting his patriotic program at First Baptist. This is a free concert.
Pentecostals offer VBS
There will be a Vacation Bible School at the United Pentecostal Church, 1706 S. 12th St., from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 22-26.
Care grou[ meets at Epworth
DivorceCare, a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who undestand divorce, meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday at Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center,, north door. DivorceCare is nondenominational.
and features Biblical teaching for recovering from divorce or separation. A different topic is highlighed each week. Child care is available.
Coyotee Boys
perform Tuesdays
The Coyotee Boys will play from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. every Tuesday at the Borden Park Community Center.
True Country to play at Borden
True Country will play from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday p.m. at the Borden Park Community Center.
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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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