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The Washita Valley Community Action Council’s Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help low to moderate-income families weatherize their homes to reduce energy costs and to improve comfort and safety. Shown (left) are Crew Leader Dale Perkins, Weatherization Client Educator John Dye, crew member Dillon Duke and Weatherization Director Randy Brasee.
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WHO ARE THEY?
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed October as Weatherization Month and the Washita Valley Community Action Council’s Weatherization Assistance Program is providing assistance for low to moderate-income families.
According to Randy Brasee, weatherization director of WVCA, nationwide, low-income families spend 17 to 18 percent or more of their annual income for energy compared to five percent for other families.
To reduce energy usage, improve comfort and safety for low to moderate income families, the program offers home evaluations to determine which energy-saving practices are needed and then provides the necessary materials and manpower to improve the energy-efficiency of the home.
The year-round program is designed to reduce energy use which, in turn, saves money and increases personal comfort.
This year, the program has weatherized about 30 homes in the Grady-Caddo county area. Target clients are prioritized using a point system.
The average savings per home is $300 to $400 per year. The program is offered at no cost to the homeowner.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
• Initial evaluation of home using a computerized energy audit
•Assess health and safety conditions
• Discuss work that needs to be done with homeowner
• Determine materials needed/purchase materials
• Set up appointment to do the work
• Insulate, caulk around windows, weather strip around doors and windows, ventilation installation, if needed and air-infiltration reduction
• Install minimum of two fire/smoke alarms
• Install carbon monoxide alarm
• Make minor repairs to ensure safety
• Other improvements as needed
• Offer tips on ways to save energy
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HOW TO APPLY
• For an application and assistance, call the Washita Valley Community Action Council at 405-224-5831, Ext. 126.
• Drop by the office at 205 W. Chickasha Ave. in Chickasha (south entrance)
• 2009 Eligibility depends on family size and maximum income
• 1 person, maximum income $21,660
• 2 persons, maximum income $29,140
• 3 persons, maximum income 36,620
• 4 persons, maximum income $44,100
• Add $7,480 for each additional family member
• Priority given to persons age 62 or older, disabled persons and families with children age six and under
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GRADY COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
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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. -
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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