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AROUND THE AREA: community events
NOVEMBER 3
Community Dinner
• What: Free hot dogs, chips & tea
• When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; 5 p.m.
• Where: Ninnekah HS cafeteria
• Details: Ninnekah High School staff welcomes the community to support the Owls before their home opener against Fletcher. During the game there will be a silent auction. Proceeds will reward students who keep their grades at or above a C. Donations will be accepted at the dinner. For information, call Kim Dinsmore at 224-4299.
NOVEMBER 4
TEA Party Express II Bus Tour
• When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
• Where: State Capitol in OKC
• Details: The bus tour has gone coast-to-coast, city-to-city, to let Washington know we are here to talk to them about the direction our country is taking.
NOVEMBER 5
Grady County Democratic Party fundraiser
• When: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 6:00 pm
• Where: Community Building of the Grady County Fairgrounds
• Details: The guest speaker will be Frosty Troy, past long time owner and editor of the Oklahoma Observer. State Representative Joe Dorman, Chair (GCDP) will officiate. The Canadian County Democratic Bean Supper Band will provide entertainment. To purchase tickets call Kimberly Sanders at (cell) 820-0885. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and children under 12 get in free. Tickets may also be purchased on the Internet by going to www.paypal.com, clicking on "send payment" and typing in GradyCountyDems@live.com. For further information call Dr. Keith Harrison, Secretary (GCDP)at 405-224-8604.
Grady Co. TEA Party
• What: Meeting
• When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
• Where: Canadian valley Tech Center, 1401 Michigan, Chickasha
• Details: Everyone is encouraged to attend. Find out what is going on in Washington.
NOVEMBER 6-7
Christmas Expressions Arts & Crafts Festival
• When: Nov. 6, 12-8 p.m.; Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: First Assembly of God Family Life Center (gym), 3340 S. 16th, Chickasha.
• Details: Fifty exciting booths. Indian tacos and desserts available. For information, call 405-224-1599
NOVEMBER 7
2nd annual Christmas Queen pageant
• When: Nov. 7, 2009, 6 p.m.
• Where: Chickasha High School Activity Center
• Details: The pageant is a fund-raiser for the Festival of Light and the tickets for the show will be available at the door. Entry forms and additional information can be found at www.ChickashaFestivalofLight.com or by calling 405-224-9627.
Fall Craft Bazaar
• When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: Christian Life Center in the Blanchard United Methodist Church. 10th & Main St., 405-485-3579
• Details: Crafters with homemade goodies, holiday items, monogramming, gift items, school theme items, jewelry, yard decor, accessories and door prizes. Lunch available.
NOVEMBER 8
Reding Farm Maize
• When: Through Nov. 8, 2009
• What: Annual Cornfield Maze, hay rides, duck & hamster races, corn & pumpkin cannons, huge sand pile & more
• Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m.; 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.
NOVEMBER 9
Grady County Retired Educators Association
• When: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; 10 a. m.
• Where: Room/Station 82 in the lower floor of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Union Building.
• Details:The program will be presented by Donna Ohl, Coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates-VoIces for Children. Come,bring others. Support your county organization and its efforts to promote the welfare of all retired educators and support personnel. Contact Dr. Keith Harrison, President, at 405-224-8604 for more information.
NOVEMBER 10
Pioneer School PTO
What: All-u-can eat Pancake Supper
When: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: McDonalds, 4th and Grand in Chickasha
Cost: $5. Tickets may be purchased by calling the school at 224-2700.
Details: Money will go toward automation of the school library.
Adult Learning Center
• What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule
• When: Nov. 10 & 12, 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.
Blood Drive
• When: Nov. 10, 10 a.m - 3p.m
• Where: Amber Pocasset High School, 405 E Main St.
• Details: All donors will receive their choice of a free University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University blood donor T-shirt, along with free health screenings and Members for Life points to redeem at OBI’s online store.
NOVEMBER 12
Lions Club music show
• What: The Chickasha Lions Club hosts the return of The Plummer Family Country Music Show.
• When: Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM
• Where: Chickasha High School Activity Center auditorium.
•Details: Join us for a great evening of fun and family entertainment with the phenomenal Plummer Family of Branson, Missouri. This talented all-star cast of performers features traditional country & gospel music combined with outrageous comedy fun. The show is laced with zany comedy, jokes and silly stories. The Plummer Familyís performance in Chickasha is co-sponsored by Haystack Productions and the Chickasha Lions Club.
•Cost: Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets for students 7 to 15 are just $5. Children under 6 are admitted free. Phone 580-252-5676 for tickets or more information.
UMC Fall Festival
• When: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church
• Details: The annual lunch will be held will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken and rice, green beans, salad, bread, cake at a cost of $7.00. Come and shop at Granny's Attic and then shop booths for home baked goodies and miscellaneous items.
NOVEMBER 14
Grady Co. OHCE craft/quilt show
• When: Nov. 13-14, 2009
• Where: Grady Co, Fairgrounds, north building
• Details: There will be a viewer's choice award for a favorite quilt exhibit, and a viewer's choice award for the special exhibit quilt which is "wedding ring" quilts this year. The Churndasher Quilt Guild will also have a drawing for a raffle quilt at the close of the show, which will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Top 10 Show Pig Sale
• When: November 14, 5 p.m.
• Where: Am-Po Show barn, Hwy. 92 & Main St. in Amber, got 2 blocks east and one block south.
• Details: All breeds will be represented. For information, please call Nick Croskey at 405-203-6751 or 405-224-3063. Proceeds benefit the Amber FFA & 4-H programs.
NOVEMBER 16
LifeLine Hospice Memorial Service
• When: Nov. 16, 2009 at 6 p.m.
• Where: USAO Chapel in Chickasha
• Details: This service is an annual event to remember the patients that LifeLine has been honored to serve. Music, prayer and staff reflection will be offered. Contact Jeff Atwell, chaplain or Holly Jerman, MSW with questions to to get directions for the service 405-222-2051.
NOVEMBER 21
Altrusa Hall of Trees
• When: Nov. 21
• Where: USAO Ballroom
• Details: The Christmas gala, "A Glitzy Christmas," is the annual fundraiser of Altrusa. Funds will benefit the Food 4 Kids Project and the Women’s Resource Center. For tickets contact Sue Carter 222-0808 or 779-6940.
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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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