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Express-Star photo by Shannon Prechti
Tiffani Pruitt from Friend School won the Grand Champion Market Steer. She is shown here
with her Crossbred and Judge Dale Dewitt. For more 2001 Grady County Junior Livestock
results, see pages 8-9 of today’s Express-Star.
president, has been with the bank for nine years. He has 24- Cami Morris, (right) of the Grady County 4-H, won several awards in the 2001 Grady County
years of experience. Janie Book. assistant vice president, and Spring Livestock Show, including champion Holstein, grand champion dairy female and first
Holly Otey provides strong support, as well as several other place junior yearling. (Left) Brian Morris’ Holstein was the junior reserve champion, and his
capable persons. Jersey was the breed champion and the reserve supreme champion. Brian is a member of
Chickasha Bank and Trust Company originally on March 29, the Chickasha FFA Chapter.
1973, and ended the year 2000 with assets of $91,548,789. In uokuumeii
additon to Blanch, nd. offices ae located in Chickasha. Cement 8 E m m Emeae
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Mechanics want to keep
vehicle inspection program
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Some auto mechanics are
fuming about a legislative drive to abolish the state vehicle
inspection program.
"That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard,” said Charles
Smith, who works at an Oklahoma City Fast Lube. "We
catch so many mistakes. Frequently we find vehicles have no
brake lights. They're bound to be rear-ended.”
Smith said he also has detected potentially dangerous
exhaust leaks and brake problems.
The Oklahoma House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to
abolish the program. The Senate has yet to decide on the
issue, but senators say passage there would be more difficult,
primarily because of concerns that the state needs the inspec-
tion money. -
Motorists pay $5 for an inspection and the state collects $ 1
of the fee. The program raised $2.7 million for the state last
year, while the remainder went to inspectors.
Motorists can be fined up to $55 if they are caught with-
out a windshield inspection sticker.
Some mechanics performing the inspections think state
lawmakers should increase the amount they can charge per
job — at least to $ 10 or $ 12.
Fast Lube brings in $2,000 per month on the $5 inspec-
tions, but like most shops, it doesn’t make much profit on the
jobs. Smith said.
George Lynch, owner of Lube Plus in Edmond, said his
mechanics could be earning more money performing other
automobile maintenance.
"For the type of work I have to do for $5,1 could proba-
bly be making $50 doing something else,” he said.
See Inspection*, page 2
Blanchard’s newest bank
moves to new location
A new chapter began Monday, March 5, 2001, for the Blan-
chard Banking Center. The day started with a prayer as the new
building was dedicated and the flag was raised.
The center is an inviting facility that will allow three differ-
ent financial companies to serve the people in McClain and
Grady Counties.
The Blanchard Branch of Chickasha Bank and Trust Com-
pany officially opened in November 1999. Plans began imme-
diately to find a permanent location and build a facility to bet-
ter serve their clients.
From the beginning Lindel Pettigrew, president of the bank,
planned for a facility that was not only the most modern and
convenient in the area, but also provides a warm and inviting
atmosphere.
He has assembled a team of many groups and individuals to
design and build a bank, a lodge appearance that has state-of-
the-art equipment and security devices.
Management is convinced that what makes a bank is the per-
sonnel. The staff of the Blanchard Banking Center is well-
trained, friendly, efficient and willing to serve.
Chickasha Bank was built on the philosophy of service and
their newest office is no exception.
Tom Avant was selected to develop this market. Avant, a vice
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provides more financial services. In addition to checking, sav-
ings and a wide variety of loans, the bank offers online banking
at www.chickashabank.com, telephone banking and many
other banking services.
In order to improve convenience, the motor bank will be
open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.
to noon on Saturday. Lobby hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursday.
An on-site ATM allows 24 hour banking seven days a week.
The Banking Center concept has been developed over time
as the bank has grown and become financially stronger. Chick-
asha Bank has always offered financial products needed by the
community.
With this in mind, Washita Mortgage was formed in 1996 to
provide home financing which is essential to the pride and
growth of a community.
Washita Mortgage is a subsidiary of the bank.
They offer products which are competitive as they match
homeowners with a wide assortment of national lenders.
Another company to be located within the Blanchard Bank-
ing Center is Investments Centers of America Inc. Amanda
Carr, investment representative, will set up an office in the bank
and provide a wide array of investment opportunities.
This concept has proven valuable to the bank and their
clients as well.
To find out more about the Blanchard Banking Center,
Washita Mortgage or the Investment Center, call (405) 485-
2300, or stop by for coffee at 1525 N. Council Road.
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Thursday night: Becom-
ing partly cloudy. Lows
around 28.
Friday: Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s.
Friday night: Partly
cloudy. Lows around 30.
Extended forecast:
Saturday: Partly cloudy.
Highs 60 to 65.
Sunday and Monday:
Mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers or
thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 20s to lower 30s.
Highs in the mid to upper
40s.
Tuesday and Wednes-
day: Partly cloudy. Lows
in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower to mid 50s.
Entire contents copyright
2000, The Express-Star, P.O.
Drawer E, Chickasha, OK,
73023. Vol. 110- No. 255.
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Cancer Support
Group to meet
The Chickasha Cancer
Support Group meets
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in
Classroom 2 at Grady
Memorial Hospital.
This group is open to all
cancer patients and their
families.
For more information
contact Maggie Griffith at
222-2551.
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Grady County Retired
Educators to meet
The Grady County
Retired Educators Associa-
tion will meet on Monday,
Mar. 12, at 10 a.m. in the
Chickasha Hotel Coffee
Shop.
The special speaker will
be OREA executive secre-
tary Joyce Parsons.
Special music will be by
Kelly Perkins.
All members are urged
to attend. For more infor-
mation, call 224-0742.
from left) Eagles Auxiliary Secretary Melani Hill, Headstart teach-
ers Dolores Bowens and Shayla Maloney, Director Sharon Flugge, Auxiliary Madam Pres-
ident Vickie Chaney, (front) teacher Donna Brawner, Auxiliary Trustee Snenia Prentiss,
and students Chloe Klingman, Sydnee Harris, Bailey Simpson, Samantha Ray and Susie
Express-Star photo by Jenesa Epperson
Eagles Lodge donates flags to Head Start program
Eagles Lodge 4070 recently donated a United States flag and an Oklahoma flag to Head-
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Word of Uto Church
boheldworanr Life
Church, 1101 S. 16th, will
hold a gospel singing at 7
p.m. on Friday, March 9.
Everyone is welcome.
Jared Crowder getting
balloons and candy on his 5th
birthday: Kamri Martin
talking about her baby sister
Cassie being in her mommy's
tummy; Lorrie Padgett
teaching the “Daisies"; Angie
Resendez talking about her
wonderful kids; Brad
McAdoo turning 33, busy at
the YMCA; Hayley Critch-
field getting a job; and Dean
Graham making extra
money dancing for the girls.
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Adoption made easier by Wincnester provision
The State House passed a bill on adoption agency fees, medical costs, Information Clearinghouse, an adop- taking kids out of DHS custody and
Tuesday, March 6, to lift some of the home studies, and lodging and travel tion can cost from very little to over into private adoptive homes,” she
financial burden incurred when adopt- costs, Winchester said. $30,000, depending on the circum- said
ingachild. "I understand the burden that many stances. Accirding to a renresentative of the
Added as an amendment to HB families feel when they enter the adop- At the maximum deduction level, n. IMIE L..KI corCiec Swif
1202, the provision by Rep. Susan tion process," Winchester said. "This the bill would mean an overall Department of Human Services Swirt
Winchester, of Chickasha, increases bill will help ease that burden, and will decrease in state revenue of just under Adoption Program, about 1e
the income tax deduction from encourage families, who might other $100,000 Winchester said. dren currently have adoption as a case
$10,000 to $20,000 per calendar year wise shy away from adoption because "In addition to the immense good plan goal.
for adoption-related expenses. of the associated costs, to provide a done by placing these children with A little over half of those are cur-
Adoption-related expenses could loving home for a child in need.” caring families, I believe a large rently in the permanent custody of the
include court and attorney’s fees, According to the National Adoption amount of money can be saved by Department of Human Services.
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