LOCAL NEWS

Grady County Veteran Council dinner


 An effort is underway to form a ‘Veteran’s Council’ in Grady County.
 “The purpose of the council is to bring together all of the Veteran’s service organizations together to share in the common cause of assisting veterans” said Tommy Howell, secretary.
 A dinner is set for Friday, April 29th, 6:30 pm in Building 200 of the Canadian Valley Technology Center in Chickasha. That location is 1401 Michigan Avenue.
 Veterans, veteran business owners, business owners that employee veterans and other veteran organizations are invited to attend and join the discussion.
 Howell said that the issue is getting information in the hands of veterans regarding programs available to help them when they have a need.
 He also said that the different organizations have programs and projects that offer scholarships to students and programs to help when a veteran just needs some help with everyday living.
 For more information contact Howell at 580-656-5758