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September 23, 2009

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Grief Recovery

• When: First and third Thursdays at 6 p. m.

• Where: Options Counseling Services, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Chickasha

• Details: Grief issues related to death, chronic illness, divorce, change in health, disaster victim, loss of employment, caregiver for chronically ill or other concerns will be discussed. To register call 405-222-3018, sponsored by Ross Health Care.



DivorceCare

• What: DivorceCare, a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand divorce.

• When: 6-8 p.m. every Sunday

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door.



Kid's Crew Worship

• Who: First Baptist Church, Chickasha

• When: Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

• Details: A worship service designed especially for students in grade K-5. Rides are available by calling 224-5196. Vans run at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and again at 11:45 a.m. to return children home.



St. Luke's Episcopal Church

• When: Sundays, 9-9:45 a.m.

• Where: St. Luke's Episcopal, 124 S. 6th, Chickasha

• Details: Theme is Forgiveness: both asking for and accepting -- forgiveness. Class will be led by Vicar Susan Lindley, JD, M. Div., Gerald Butcher, deacon and Sanders Huguenin, PhD.



JSW Spaghetti Day

• What: Junior Social Worker's annual Spaghetti Day

• When: Friday, Sept. 25, lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Where: North building of the Grady County Fairgrounds

• Details: Adults $7 in advance, $8 at door, children 10 and under $4. Drive through and carry out orders are also available. For tickets, contact any Junipr Social Worker.



Blessed Women to meet

• What: Non-denominational community gathering of women

• When: Friday Sept, 25; 6 p.m. covered dish -- theme italian and 7 p.m. service with Maddie Irons as speaker

• Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave,

• Details: For information, call 405-414-8634



Chickasha Class of '59

• What: 50-year reunion

• Who: All members of the Chickasha High School Class of 1959

• When: Sept. 25 & 26

• Details: For information, please call Suzanne Miller Moore at 405-364-7123 or sjmoore@cox.net, or Hazel Odom Cox at 405-224-5069.



Glenhaven Assisted Living Center

• When: Sept. 25, 2:00 p.m.

• What: Resident birthday party

• Where: 404 S. 29th, Chickasha

• Details: For information, please call 224-1717



Blanchard FamilyFun Day

• When: Sat., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.

• Where: 400 S.W. 7 St., Blanchard at the Blanchard Lion’s Park

• Details: There will be an opportunity for the community to receive free bike helmets, free arts and crafts for kids, and free car seats. There will also be inflatables for all, food sampling from all the new restaurants around town, and free dental screenings. For more information or would like to reserve a booth please contact Amanda James at 405-366-3407.



RIAF Committee final meeting

• When: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28

• Where: Rock Island Depot

• Details: Henna artist Jennifer Cinocco will be doing henna tattoos for the group.



Altrusa Club of Chickasha

• What: Meeting & Program

• When: September 28th, 2009: 5:30 p.m. Board Meeting; 6:00 p.m. Club Meeting

• Details: Joan Hoover, our District Eight officer, will be with us on September 28th. All chairpersons will need to be prepared to speak on behalf of their committee. Joan will bring us information from District Eight officers. Hostesses for the evening will be Dorthy Davis and Sue Carter. All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.



Bradley reunion

• When: October 4, 2009, begins at 10 a.m

• Where: Lindsay grade school cafeteria in Lindsay, OK

• Details: A meal will be available for purchase at lunch, but it is not required to attend the reunion. Reservations are requested no later than Sept. 25, but are not required to attend. entertainment will be provided and everyone is invited to attend. For information, contact Sharon Nye Russell, coordinator, at 918-429-9309.



Something Worthwhile

• When: Tues., Oct. 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center.

• Details: Following a wonderful home cooked meal, Anita Hiehle, Worship Leader at the Church of the Nazarene in Chickasha, will treat guests to beautiful music. Debbie Pratt, Editor-in-Chief of G-Life Magazine in Lawton, will share an inspirational message. Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. She will accept reservations until all tickets are sold OR until the deadline of 3:00 pm on Fri., Oct. 2. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door.



Fall Craft Fair

• When: Oct. 10, 7 a. m. - 6 p. m.

• Where: Hermetic Switch, located at 3100 Norge Road (on Hwy. 92 south)

• Details: Limited booth space available. For more information, call Toni Niblock at 224-4046.



Adult Learning Center

• What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule

• When: Oct. 20 and 22, 2009

• Where: GED Test Site, Adult Learning Center, 628 Kansas Ave., Chickasha.

• Cost: $65 Test Fee; $40 Retest Fee. Everyone is required to call and reserve a testing date. A rescheduling fee of $25 will be added for those failing to give 24 hours cancellation notice.

• Details: Photo I.D. required to complete the application and each time to take the Exam. The Exam begins at 5:30 p.m. Apply in person at the Adult Learning Center or at one of the other class sites. GED Testing Accommodations are available. Ask us how we can help. Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561.



Chickasha High School

• What: P.T.O. first meeting

• When: Monday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Library

• Details: Come be a charter member of the new PTO. Door prizes will be awarded. Come be a part of this brand new effort to make CHS the best high school around.



Jahn's Pumpkin Hill - Cyril

• What: Tractor pull farm tours, pumpkin and hay maze, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens

• When: Oct. 1 - 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m.

• Details: Free pumpkin pie with paid admission. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 580-464-3419



All-Day Music-Fest

• What: Bluegrass, gospel, folk, country music-fest

• When: Sat., Oct. 10, 2009, 9 a. m. - 4:30 p. m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th

• Details: Musicfest is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, Oct. thru May. Call Doris Williams (405)222-2008 or email: edndoris2006@yahoo.com



Chickasha Homecoming Dance

• When: Sat., Oct. 10. 7:30 - 10 p.m.

• Where: CHS Activity Center

• Details: For Chickasha High School students only. CHS students must have valid student ID to enter. Tickets will be $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Proceeds from the Homecoming Dance will be used for competition and uniform expenses. Homecoming dance tickets will be available at Chickasha High School and from any CHS Pom Chick.



Volunteer training

• When: Oct. 14 - 18, 2009

• What: Advocate training for volunteers at the Women's Service & Family Resource Center

• Details: For information, please call 405-222-1818



Senior Retreat, "Leaves of Gold"

• When: Oct. 19-22, 2009

• Where: Fayetteville, Ark.,

• Details: For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746



Retreat, "Autumn at the Point"

• When: Oct. 20-22, 2009

• Where: Cross Point Camp on the edge of Lake Texhoma

• Details: Deadline for registering is Oct. 15. For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746



Senior Retreat, "Autumn Time"

• When: Oct. 26-29, 2009

• Where: Fayetteville, Arkansas

• Details: For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746



Reding Farm Maize

• When: Through Nov. 8, 2009

• What: Annual Cornfield Maze, hay rides, duck & hampster races, corn & pumpkin cannons, huge sand pile & more

• Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am - 10pm; Sunday, 1-8pm; Organizations & church groups, call or email for reservations. For info. contact Jerry or Nancy Reding at 405-222-0624 or 405-779-6643, visit the website, www.cornfieldmaze.com or email nancy.reding@att.net.



Amateur Radio Classes

• What: Amateur Radio Classes, FCC License for Amateur Radio, Technician Class

• When: Begin Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 6-8:30 p. m. Class runs for 10 weeks, exam to follow

• Where: The First Baptist Church, 14 SW 2nd. St. in Tuttle, west door of the church.

• Cost: Class free, Book $25.00, Exam $15.00

• Details: Contact Stan Bradley at H-381-4073, P-558-4036 or email wa7wnm@gmail.com



Borden Community Center

• What: Performances by Small Town Country.

• When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday.

• What: Performances by True Country

• When: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday.



American Legion to meet

• Who: The Chickasha Post of the American Legion

• When: Noon on the first and third Mondays of each month

• Where: Best Western

• Details: All veterans interested are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Roger Saxon at 405-222-3675.



CHS Quarterback Club to meet

• When: Tuesdays, 7 p. m.

• Where: CHS football locker room

• Details: This group is open to parents/supporters of players in the 6-12 grades. The group will meet each Tuesday to review game films during the season.



Terrific Tuesday

• What: Fun and fellowship for seniors & caregivers

• When: Fourth Tuesday of the month

• Where: Life Center at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th & Iowa

• Details: Bring a sack lunch. Caregivers may drop persons in their care off and run errands or may stay and enjoy the activities. For information, please call 224-3320.



Autism Spectrum

• What: The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers.

• When: First Tuesday of the month, 6:45 - 8 p. m.

• Where: Facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two

• Details: Call 405-222-3018 for information. No childcare is available.

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by Anonymous , , Wed Sep 23, 2009, 09:18 AM CDT
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    September 2, 2010

  • GRADY COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

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    First: (Adult) Ann O'Bar
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  • 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.

    September 2, 2010

  • 9-2 volleyball.jpg 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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  • 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.

    September 2, 2010

  • 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.
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    September 2, 2010

  • 8-31 usao show.jpg Whimsical metal work, jewelry part of big art show at USAO

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    September 1, 2010 1 Photo

  • High-speed chase lands 1 in jail


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    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.
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    September 1, 2010

  • 5 inmates denied parole

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    The following individuals were denied at the August Pardon and Parole Board meeting:
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    • Warren P. Diego, who is serving a 15-year sentence (10 years PTS) for lewd molestation, began his sentence in February 2009.

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