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Business Thursday, May 31, 2012

Midwest Regional hires new chief nursing officer

by Tim Farley
and received a Masters in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ. She is a member of the Oklahoma Hospital Association, the American Nurses Association, the Oklahoma Nurses Association, and the Oklahoma Organization for Nurse Executives. Read more
 
Business Thursday, May 31, 2012

Here’s four planning items for small businesses

by Tim Farley
For income tax purposes, you and your sole proprietorship are treated as one taxpayer, while partnerships and S corporations are pass-through tax entities that pass through items of income and deduction to you, and C corporations are separate tax... Read more
 
Business Thursday, May 31, 2012

Charity golf classic raises $90,000 for foundation

by Tim Farley
“All the hard work is well worth it when Dr. Britton, President of Rose State College, is presented with the check for the foundation,” said Robert H. Croak, president and chairman of the board at First National Bank.. Read more
 
Schools Thursday, May 31, 2012

Superintendent speaks

by Tim Farley
Mid-Del School Superintendent Pam Deering talks to local dignataries during a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month in connection with the new Soldier Creek Elementary that will be built on the existing campus. See related photos, Pages 7-8.. Read more
 
Schools Thursday, May 31, 2012

East Side Elementary groundbreaking

by Tim Farley
Mid-Del school district and city officials gather for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the existing East Side Elementary. The new East Side school will be built at the current campus in anticipation of increased student enrollment when Traub Elementary and Sooner-Rose Elementary are closed. Read more
 
Schools Thursday, May 31, 2012

Soldier Creek groundbreaking

by Tim Farley
City and Mid-Del school officials prepare to turn some dirt as part of a ceremonial groundbreaking at Soldier Creek Elementary earlier this month. A new Soldier Creek Elementary will built on the existing campus as part of the district’s consolidation plan that started last year. Read more
 
Schools Thursday, May 31, 2012

Area college students receive OBU music scholarships

by Tim Farley
Blackburn, a freshman from Choctaw, received the Catherine Mae Bardwell Memorial Scholarship, given to worthy music students; the Clair and Ruth McGavern Piano Scholarship, given to a student who shows exceptional ability and promise as a pianist;... Read more
 
Schools Thursday, May 31, 2012

Bringing Up GradeS

by Tim Farley
L.W. Westfall Elementary third grade students receive certificates from school officials and the Choctaw Kiwanis Club for their academic achievement. The program, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, is called BUGS, which stands for Bringing Up GradeS. Read more
 
Schools Thursday, May 31, 2012

Steed Elementary students listed on 4th quarter rolls

by Tim Farley
Following is a list of Steed Elemenary students who qualified for fourth-quarter honor rolls.. Read more
 
Public Safety Thursday, May 31, 2012

Stillwater trip

by Tim Farley
Local residents line up to board the bus for a trip to Stillwater and some of its tourist spots, including Hideaway Pizza, antique shops and the Woodland Park Vineyards and Winery. Pictured are Charla Martin, Eva Beebe, Mike and Kathy Miller, Shirley Davis, Bill and Geri Jillian, Alta Linthicus and Kay Simpson. Read more
 
Public Safety Thursday, May 31, 2012

Community to celebrate honor flight veterans

by Tim Farley
About 100 World War II veterans, including two Pearl Harbor survivors and three who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, will observe the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with an Oklahoma Honor Flights’ trip to see the Washington, D.C. memorial built in their honor. Read more
 
Public Safety Thursday, May 31, 2012

Volunteer support

by Tim Farley
RSVP of Central Oklahoma Director Beth Patterson and volunteers present a check to Oklahoma County Commissioner Willa Johnson on May 9. The ceremonial check represents the monetary value of hours volunteers worked on behalf of RSVP’s programs. Read more
 
Public Safety Thursday, May 31, 2012

Del City Rotary donation

by Tim Farley
Del City Rotary Club members show off one of the three benches that were installed April 30 beside the community center’s walking track. The benches were purchased with funds from the club and a Rotary Club grant, which was written by member Carroll S. Read more
 
Public Safety Thursday, May 31, 2012

Cartoon characters focus of summer art classes

by Tim Farley
“I grew up sketching cartoons as a way to teach myself how to draw,” Owen said. “The basics of drawing lend themselves well to being taught as part of cartooning. Students will leave the class with a basic understanding of art fundamentals and cartooning. Read more
 
Public Safety Thursday, May 31, 2012

City to host Rec ‘N’ Roll summer fun

by Tim Farley
The program began May 29 and continues through August 3 for children ages 6 to 14. Youngsters will enjoy daily activities and outdoor adventures Monday through Friday in either a morning or afternoon session. The morning sessions will be 9 a.m. to noon and the afternoon sessions will be 1 p. Read more
 
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