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12-Step Plan Helps Communities Fight Substance Abuse
With drug and alcohol abuse now considered the top health issue in Oklahoma, a new organization has developed a 12-step plan that involves the community in the fight to prevent abuse and help people who are addicted to find a lasting recovery. Re......
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kicking Off Fundraising Campaign
Smart Start South Central has begun a fundraising campaign to help keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library alive in Pontotoc County.As is the case with most state-supported agencies, said Trish Little, SSSC community coordinator, Smart Start South Ce......
Santa Fe Steakhouse Sponsoring Dinner For ECU’s Gold Program
An Ada restaurant will sponsor a dinner Sept. 20 [TUESDAY] for the Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) Program at East Central University. Santa Fe Cattle Company will provide a steak/chicken dinner with sides, salads, and drinks at 6:30 p.m.......
Dr. Santa Velez Joins Faculty At East Central University
Dr. Santa G. Velez of Norman, a nationally certified school psychologist, has joined the faculty of East Central University in Ada as an assistant professor of psychology. She had been a certified school psychologist for Norman Public Schools since......
ECU Offering Free ‘Essentials Of Healthy Housing’ Course
A free, two-day training at East Central University on “Essentials of Healthy Housing” will identify home improvement and building techniques that can promote safe and sanitary housing as a way to prevent disease and injury. Dr. Patrick Bo......