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A faithful “Wizard of Oz" fan attended the Chickasha Com-
munity Theatre production dressed as Dorothy. Iris Traugh-
ber, pictured with CCT’s Dorothy, Gwen Sullivan (right), was
one of nearly 1,400 patrons that attended the production over
the weekend. Traughber, of Anadarko, is the daughter of
Ragan Traughber and Darrin Hill.
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By JENESE SNOW
Staff Writer
The Grady County Commissioners
have decided not to recommend a quar-
ter-cent sales tax to benefit county fire
departments.
During the Monday, Aug. 5, regular
meeting, County Emergency Manage-
ment Director Dale Thompson submitted
a county question calling for an election.
The question asked for a levy of a one-
quarter cent sales tax to provide revenue
to the fire departments of Grady County
and a multi-training facility for fire/EMS
and law enforcement, with the monthly
income divided equally between the
county fire departments.
Thompson originally proposed the
question during the June 3, 2002, meet-
ing. After discussion with the Chickasha
city manager and attorney, the commis-
sioner decided to turn the matter over to
the district attorney’s office.
During Monday’s meeting. District
Attorney Gene Christian stated that the
previous proposition assessing valuations
to be levied from the ad valorem tax was
not statutory and could not be done.
While the commissioners agreed that
the departments need funding, they did
not recommend the tax.
In other business. Sheriff’s Deputy
Kieran McMullen reported on the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant. The 2001
monies were spent on a transport vehicle.
This year the grant is $10,000 with
$1,100 in matching funds. He told the
board the grant would be spent on equip-
ment, uniforms and vehicles, and asked
for recommendations.
The commissioners agreed to the cho-
sen uses of the funds. McMullen added I
that the grant requires the matter be put
before another board of volunteers, such
as a judge, with a request for recommen-
dations. The block grant is joined with
the City of Chickasha, which determines
the amount of the matching funds.
Representatives from the Oklahoma
Department of Transportation met with
aABAm clear day, only 50 percent of
watch Rick Mitchell at 5/6/10PM Pure en^r97 ^rom the sun
reaches the Earth's surface.
Over 25 percent of the energy
is reflected back into space,
20% is absorbed by particles
in the atmosphere, and about
three percent is reflected back
into space by the Earth itself.
CHS football practice :
schedule announced
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Commissioners
decide against
sales tax vote
F.O.E. announce
cancellation
The F.O.E. Karaoke
scheduled for Saturday,
Aug. IO, has been can-
celled.
Chickasha Senior Citi-
zens will hold their month-
ly (every second Friday)
garage sale on Aug. 9, at
the Borden Community
Center, 201 N. 18th. Booth
spaces are available at no
charge and all ages are
welcome.
For more information,
call 222-6092.
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the 48th day of summer. TODAY'S BIRTH- good news; Eric
TODAY'S HISTORY: DAYS: Nathanael Greene Stumps buying Kayla
On this day in 1782, Gen- (1742-1786), Revolution- Skagge an ongagement
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and Bertha Gamber
Faith Walkers
to meet Thursday
Faith Walkers (a home
school support group)
will meet on Thursday,
Aug. 8, beginning at 6:30
p.m., for a pot luck dinner
with an organizational
meeting to follow, at the
First Assembly of God
Church, located at 6th and
Country Club.
For more information,
or the chance to join or
just show your support,
call 222-1669 or 550-
6761.
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Chickasha youth
soccer sign ups set
Chickasha Youth Soccer
Association fall sign-ups
will be held at the Chick-
asha Public Library.
Early bird registration
will be Saturday, Aug. 10.
from 10 a.m. to noon.
Early bird registration
cost is $35 per player.
Regular registration
cost is $40 per player and
will be Saturday, Aug. 17.
from 10 a.m. to noon and
Monday, Aug. 19, from 6
p.m.to 8 p.m.
Bring original and a
copy of the player's birth
certificate. For more infor-
mation contact Randy
Brown, 224-8784.
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Drunken escapade ends in ditch
By SONYA GORE             an odor of alcohol.
Staff Writer                        A witness told authorities that the driver of
Belon.- ending up m a ditch near the imer- the pickup had run himothe road near High-
section of 16th and Pikes Peak Road an alleged way8 and Pikes Peak Road, and that the vehi-
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drunk driver ran another vehicle off the road I ..        . . 1   .    . .    .
. .     . .         ...                 , The witness said he stayed in the area
and plowed down two highway signs around 2 because the driver of the pickup was driving so
a.ni t its morning. ...         , recklessly that he was afraid the driver would
When authorities arrived at the scene they kill someone
found an abandoned 1974 Chevrolet pickup in After running into the ditch, the driver had
a ditch on the north side of Pikes Peak Road, difficulty standing when he exited the pickup.
Officers searched the area attempting to locate according to the witness
the driver.                                          The driver, Darrell Lee Greb, 37, was trans-
Shortly, they noticed a riding mower headed ported by Trooper Stan McConnell to Station
south and swerving in the roadway on 16th No. 1, for an intoxilizer test. While there Greb
Street.                                           became combative, refusing to cooperate with
As the mower approached the scene, offi- authorities.
cers questioned the driver.                         Greb was arrested for driving under the
He reportedly told authorities that he had influence of alcohol, obstructing an officer and
been driving the pickup and that it needed gas. failure to obey a lawful command.
Police described the driver as having blood- Chickasha police and Grady County
shot eyes, slurred speech, a staggered walk and deputies assisted the OHP with the accident.
Forecast
Chickasha and area fore-
cast: Tonight, Scattered
Storms. Low of 72. Tomorrow,
partly cloudy. High of 92.
State forecast: Tonight,
Scattered Storms. Lows in the
70s. Tomorrow, Partly cloudy.
Highs in the low 90s.
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Date Book
Wednesday, Aug. 7,2002
Today is the 219th
Express-Star photo by Jenese Snow
The Grady County 4-H family gathered in the roomy new north building at the fairgrounds Tuesday night, Aug. 6,
to celebrate the accomplishment of their children and 4-H’s 100 years of helping youth learn to work and succeed.
The 2002 Grady County Hall of Fame honorees were named: Jarod Witt, of Glory 4-H, and Kelsey Tharp, of
Amber-Pocasset 4-H. The scholarship presented with this award is given in the memory of Gloria and J.W. Cal-
houn, and the portraits are sponsored by Carl’s Studio, in memory of Carl and Mike Sikes. Pictured are (from left)
Rick, Anita and Jarod Witt, Gina and Steve Calhoun, and Kelsey, Maria and Gary Tharp.
Commission awards $30-7 million for highway construction contracts
Grady County getting $20,000 for bridge repair
The Oklahoma Transportation oner, Washita, Woods and Wood- Before a project is awarded, the
Commission awarded contracts ward counties.                   Oklahoma Department of Trans-
August 5 for more than $30.7 mil- In Grady County, workers will portation researches, plans and
lion to improve county roads, high- install a joint seal on S.H. 37 over designs work to be done,
ways and interstates across the Buggy Creek, 1.7 miles east of the Contractors bid competitively,
state.                               Caddo County line.                  with the Oklahoma Transportation
One $20,000 project will take The project will cost $20,994, and Commission selecting the winning
place here in Grady County. Projects has been awarded to Keystone Ser- firm.
include bridge and highway con- vices Inc., of Bixby.                    Once contracts are awarded, work
struction and reconstruction, resur- The Commission — an eight-mem- orders are issued. Contractors have a
facing and safety improvements in ber panel appointed by the governor grace period to begin work, typically
31 counties.                             to oversee the state’s transportation within six weeks after a contract is
Awarded were 45 contracts in  development - awards project con-  awarded, unless a later specified start
Beaver. Blaine,  Bryan, Caddo,  tracts for road and bridge construe-  date is allowed.
Canadian, Choctaw, Cimarron,  tion on a monthly basis.                However, unusual weather or
Cleveland. Coal, Cotton, Grady,     The panel normally meets the first  other factors can delay a project.
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