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Roses popular, easy to grow in Oklahoma
Roses are one of the most popular plants in Oklahoma gardens, and many are relatively easy to grow, especially the newer varieties like the Knock Out® rose. Roses offer color and fragrance in the garden, and many make wonderful cut flowers. If you have a garden, you should try your hand at growing roses!.
03/22/2012 | Comments 0From ‘Long Black Limousine’ to Elvis
That would change years later. For the next seven years, band members came and went. Finally, Black put together a group of musicians that have been with him for more than 20 years. They include guitarist Graham Pugh, bass player Rick Alongi, drummer Bob Gorley and keyboard player Phil Sapper, formerly of Harvey and the Wallbangers.
03/01/2012 | Comments 0Young artist generates new ideas for veterans memorial expansion
“This will not be done with any public money,” said Howe, an Air Force pilot who flew B-52s during the Vietnam war. “Each statue will cost $40,000, but this type of art puts us in a different realm. It will take us into the world of art, which opens new avenues for giving.
02/23/2012 | Comments 0Fleck and Flecktones to perform April 10 at Rose State
The extraordinary initial line-up of his incredible combo are touring to support their latest recording, “Rocket Science.
02/17/2012 | Comments 0Real Life
In my presentation, I told the club members about the importance of supporting their local newspaper. After all, we received numerous compliments about our publication and its new appearance, content and local ownership. In this business, compliments can be few and far between, so we enjoyed all of the positive remarks.
02/17/2012 | Comments 0‘General’-ly speaking
In fact, every night when he goes home, the general’s hat comes off – if only temporarily – and suddenly the commander of one of the most critical U.S. Air Force bases turns into father, husband, scuba diver and avid fan of New England sports teams..
02/10/2012 | Comments 0Longtime MWC fire department spokesman Jerry Lojka retires
Lojka spent 29 years at the Midwest City Fire Department and served in several roles, including firefighter, inspector, investigator, public education officer, public information officer and fire marshal.
His favorite job was that of department spokesman as he answered questions from the press, and conveyed important fire prevention tips to the public.
Real Life: Lojka will be missed at fire department
This week’s retirement of Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka reminded
me how an effective and well-intentioned PIO does his job. During the
past 14 months I’ve discovered that he knows his job and he understands
the role reporters play in the world of news and information.
02/03/2012 | Comments 0MWC grad, Hudson to receive national awards
Midwest City School graduate Lester Claravall will receive the prestigious Lewis Hines Award for Service to Children and Youth during a ceremony in New York City on Monday.
The award will be presented by the National Child Labor Committee, which serves as the sponsor for the Lewis Hines awards...
Images of 2012 MLK Prayer Breakfast
Several hundred people attended Midwest City’s 15th annual Martin
Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast Monday at the Sheraton Hotel’s Reed
Conference Center. Featured speakers were former state legislator Angela
Monson, Oklahoma City police officer Paco Balderamma and Midwest City
graduate and current University of Oklahoma student Rodney Farrow.
01/19/2012 | Comments 0Most popular from Schools
Mid-Del Schools board accepts two bids
Enrollment center will stay property of district Salary reductions add up to $190K savings
Pay cuts for majority of 10 administrators are double-digit percentages Midwest City stages mock automobile accident
Law enforcement participates in annual awareness event before prom Board votes to eliminate 19 administrative positions
Mid-Del Schools board announces unanimous decision at special meeting Monroney Jr. High announces honor roll
Board votes to explore selling three buildings
Mid-Del Schools also will put enrollment center on real estate market School chiefs speak out on education testing
Districts spend last portion of academic year conducting standarized exams As school budgets decrease, athletics tend to escape cuts
Local superintendents stress importance of sports to communities Mid-Del Schools receive bidders for sites
Businesses, City of Midwest City submit paperwork for two elementary schools, enrollment location Father of bullied son speaks at local schools
After speech at Del City High School, students start Stand for the Silent chapter
Enrollment center will stay property of district Salary reductions add up to $190K savings
Pay cuts for majority of 10 administrators are double-digit percentages Midwest City stages mock automobile accident
Law enforcement participates in annual awareness event before prom Board votes to eliminate 19 administrative positions
Mid-Del Schools board announces unanimous decision at special meeting Monroney Jr. High announces honor roll
Board votes to explore selling three buildings
Mid-Del Schools also will put enrollment center on real estate market School chiefs speak out on education testing
Districts spend last portion of academic year conducting standarized exams As school budgets decrease, athletics tend to escape cuts
Local superintendents stress importance of sports to communities Mid-Del Schools receive bidders for sites
Businesses, City of Midwest City submit paperwork for two elementary schools, enrollment location Father of bullied son speaks at local schools
After speech at Del City High School, students start Stand for the Silent chapter
Schools
Thursday, May 17, 2012
All Mid-Del high schools part of math, science initiative
by Tim Farley
A ceremony was held Tuesday to recognize Midwest City High School and Del City High School as two of the newest members of the national program that emphasizes student performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics related fields, using performancebased accountability and rigorous demand for results. Read more
A ceremony was held Tuesday to recognize Midwest City High School and Del City High School as two of the newest members of the national program that emphasizes student performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics related fields, using performancebased accountability and rigorous demand for results. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Education should have second and third acts
by Tim Farley
Hannah could have picked up Photoshop at a local “learning connection” or through free online tutorials. Likewise, a master of Photoshop could have gathered the literary requirements with a library card or online courses now offered by leading universities. Read more
Hannah could have picked up Photoshop at a local “learning connection” or through free online tutorials. Likewise, a master of Photoshop could have gathered the literary requirements with a library card or online courses now offered by leading universities. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Longtime ag teacher Britt calls it quits after 31 years
by Tim Farley
Britt first walked through the doors of the school in 1973 as a middle school student. After graduating from OSU in 1981, his first teaching job was at Carl Albert, where he taught agriculture and horticulture classes for 31 years before retiring this year. Read more
Britt first walked through the doors of the school in 1973 as a middle school student. After graduating from OSU in 1981, his first teaching job was at Carl Albert, where he taught agriculture and horticulture classes for 31 years before retiring this year. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 17, 2012
MWC residents receive college degrees from OBU
by Tim Farley
He previously served as the International Mission Board’s senior vice president for spiritual nurture and church relations. In addition to his work with the IMB, Elliff served as a pastor for 42 years, including pastor of First Southern Baptist Church of Del City from 1985 to 2005. Read more
He previously served as the International Mission Board’s senior vice president for spiritual nurture and church relations. In addition to his work with the IMB, Elliff served as a pastor for 42 years, including pastor of First Southern Baptist Church of Del City from 1985 to 2005. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Volunteer essays help students win prom prize
by Tim Farley
“Hudiburg Chevrolet has provided quality automobiles to Oklahomans for 55 years, and together with our employees, we have supported nonprofit organizations in our community as a central part of our culture. Read more
“Hudiburg Chevrolet has provided quality automobiles to Oklahomans for 55 years, and together with our employees, we have supported nonprofit organizations in our community as a central part of our culture. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Litchfield guest speaker at Rose State graduation
by Tim Farley
Litchfield is commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base. He is responsible for the 76th Maintenance Wing, 72nd Air Base Wing and Aerospace Sustainment Directorate. He ensures the center provides depot maintenance, weapon system acquisition and sustainment, as well as installation, services and information support. Read more
Litchfield is commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base. He is responsible for the 76th Maintenance Wing, 72nd Air Base Wing and Aerospace Sustainment Directorate. He ensures the center provides depot maintenance, weapon system acquisition and sustainment, as well as installation, services and information support. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 10, 2012
High ed budget cuts damages colleges’ training programs
by Tim Farley
Continuing budget cuts to higher education will hurt the ability of institutions to supply the state’s modestly growing economy with qualified, college-trained workers and professionals, said Rose State College President Terry Britton in a recent statement to faculty and staff. Read more
Continuing budget cuts to higher education will hurt the ability of institutions to supply the state’s modestly growing economy with qualified, college-trained workers and professionals, said Rose State College President Terry Britton in a recent statement to faculty and staff. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Land Run re-enactment
by Tim Farley
Townsend Elementary students and Mid-Del administrators pulled their wagons and dressed as cowboys and Native American Indians during last month’s reenactment of the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889.. Read more
Townsend Elementary students and Mid-Del administrators pulled their wagons and dressed as cowboys and Native American Indians during last month’s reenactment of the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889.. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Hudiburg Toyota offers big paycheck to one lucky state school
by Tim Farley
“Hudiburg Auto Group has been in business for over 55 years, and we’re committed to giving back to the community that has supported us all these years,” said Jim Patch, general manager for Hudiburg Toyota. “We encourage Oklahoma communities to come together in support of their local schools and help us make a difference in their children’s education. Read more
“Hudiburg Auto Group has been in business for over 55 years, and we’re committed to giving back to the community that has supported us all these years,” said Jim Patch, general manager for Hudiburg Toyota. “We encourage Oklahoma communities to come together in support of their local schools and help us make a difference in their children’s education. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Superior singers
by Eastword Staff
Choctaw High School’s Advanced Women’s Ensemble earned a superior rating at the state contest recently. Left to right, are, Kelsey Miller, Tyler Ramirez, Kaci Gill, Kayla Williams Chelsea Center, Lakyn Fipps, Sara Rodgers, Aria Hawkins, Katie Parker and Mandy Goats. Read more
Choctaw High School’s Advanced Women’s Ensemble earned a superior rating at the state contest recently. Left to right, are, Kelsey Miller, Tyler Ramirez, Kaci Gill, Kayla Williams Chelsea Center, Lakyn Fipps, Sara Rodgers, Aria Hawkins, Katie Parker and Mandy Goats. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Scholarship recipient
by Tim Farley
Midwests City’s Kaitlyn Hart accepts a Walter Sitlington Scholarship during a recent awards banquet for Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. Presenting the award is Tim Snider of the veterinary health sciences center. Hart received the scholarship for her high academic achievement. Read more
Midwests City’s Kaitlyn Hart accepts a Walter Sitlington Scholarship during a recent awards banquet for Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. Presenting the award is Tim Snider of the veterinary health sciences center. Hart received the scholarship for her high academic achievement. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Cyber security professor selected for ‘Women of Power in Business’
by Tim Farley
A Rose State College cyber security professor with international telecommunications experience has been chosen as one of the “50 Women of Power in Business” by the U.S-Africa Trade and Investment Conference, according to MEA Magazine, a trade publication of the Minority Enterprise Executive Council. Read more
A Rose State College cyber security professor with international telecommunications experience has been chosen as one of the “50 Women of Power in Business” by the U.S-Africa Trade and Investment Conference, according to MEA Magazine, a trade publication of the Minority Enterprise Executive Council. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
OBU’s music preparatory department to hold auditions for young singers
by Tim Farley
All interested students in grades 3-12 from Shawnee and the surrounding area are invited to audition for age-appropriate groups of singers. For additional information or to audition by appointment on a different day, contact Conchita Hansford, OBU Preparatory Department director, at. Read more
All interested students in grades 3-12 from Shawnee and the surrounding area are invited to audition for age-appropriate groups of singers. For additional information or to audition by appointment on a different day, contact Conchita Hansford, OBU Preparatory Department director, at. Read more
Schools
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Steed reads
by Tim Farley
More than 100 families attended Steed Elementary’s “Read and Rise Family Literacy Event” Tuesday. Each student received a make-and-take book valued at $4.99 and a $5 book voucher to spend at the school’s book fair. The books and vouchers were part of a $4,075 grant awarded by Target. Read more
More than 100 families attended Steed Elementary’s “Read and Rise Family Literacy Event” Tuesday. Each student received a make-and-take book valued at $4.99 and a $5 book voucher to spend at the school’s book fair. The books and vouchers were part of a $4,075 grant awarded by Target. Read more
Schools
Friday, April 27, 2012
Teacher of the Year- Mid Del
by Tim Farley
Jason Burkhart hasn’t given up on his big break, but for now he’s content to teach drama and television production to Del City High School students. Burkhart, winner of the Mid-Del Teache Read more
Jason Burkhart hasn’t given up on his big break, but for now he’s content to teach drama and television production to Del City High School students. Burkhart, winner of the Mid-Del Teache Read more
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