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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, April 19, 2012
BUGS winners
by Tim Farley
Westfall Elementary third grade students recently were honored for their academic work. Choctaw Kiwanis Club members presented several students with BUGS (Bringing Up GradeS) awards. First Row: Elizabeth Crouch, Andrew Farmer, Sarah George, Shelby Bilbrey, Slater Ruhman, Jake Ward and Madison Buck. Read more
Westfall Elementary third grade students recently were honored for their academic work. Choctaw Kiwanis Club members presented several students with BUGS (Bringing Up GradeS) awards. First Row: Elizabeth Crouch, Andrew Farmer, Sarah George, Shelby Bilbrey, Slater Ruhman, Jake Ward and Madison Buck. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Mid-Del district earns PR awards
by Tim Farley
Mid-Del Schools’ Director of Community Relations Stacey Boyer, a past president of the state organization, was recognized for the production of multiple projects. Boyer and Johnny Thompson, director of elementary teaching and learning, also were honored for the production of the district’s new professional development videos and website. Read more
Mid-Del Schools’ Director of Community Relations Stacey Boyer, a past president of the state organization, was recognized for the production of multiple projects. Boyer and Johnny Thompson, director of elementary teaching and learning, also were honored for the production of the district’s new professional development videos and website. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Enrollment still under way for pre-K, kindergarten
by Eastword Staff
Soldier Creek Elementary – April 19 Sooner Rose Elementary – April 23 Steed Elementary – April 24 Tinker Elementary – April 25 Townsend Elementary – April 26 Traub Elementary – April 30. Read more
Soldier Creek Elementary – April 19 Sooner Rose Elementary – April 23 Steed Elementary – April 24 Tinker Elementary – April 25 Townsend Elementary – April 26 Traub Elementary – April 30. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 19, 2012
JGI students of the month
by Eastword Staff
Third grade students of the month for March at James Griffith Intermediate in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District are Noah Barringer, Gavin Branson, Kyle Erskine, MacKenna Williamson and Katie Scott. Not pictured is Trevor Durant.. Read more
Third grade students of the month for March at James Griffith Intermediate in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District are Noah Barringer, Gavin Branson, Kyle Erskine, MacKenna Williamson and Katie Scott. Not pictured is Trevor Durant.. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Choctaw, Del City students tabbed for study at Summer Arts Institute
by Tim Farley
OSAI, held June 9 - 24, provides training with award-winning artists in nine areas of the literary, visual, and performing arts. OSAI faculty artists have included winners of the Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. Read more
OSAI, held June 9 - 24, provides training with award-winning artists in nine areas of the literary, visual, and performing arts. OSAI faculty artists have included winners of the Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Rose State to host science, engineering fest
by Tim Farley
The festival will include activities, displays, demonstrations and speakers geared to the target audience. Participants will include education (elementary, middle, high school, technology centers, colleges, and universities), industry, government and professional societies. Read more
The festival will include activities, displays, demonstrations and speakers geared to the target audience. Participants will include education (elementary, middle, high school, technology centers, colleges, and universities), industry, government and professional societies. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2012
School chief, staff get new digs
by Tim Farley
But that’s not all. The new structure also provides adequate storage space to archive student records, additional offices that can be used for a variety of school-related meetings and tripled the amount of parking spaces. Read more
But that’s not all. The new structure also provides adequate storage space to archive student records, additional offices that can be used for a variety of school-related meetings and tripled the amount of parking spaces. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Kindergarten, pre-k students still enrolling
by Eastword Staff
Parkview Elementary – April 12 Pleasant Hill Elementary – April 16 Ridgecrest Elementary – April 17 Schwartz Elementary – April 18 Soldier Creek Elementary – April 19 Sooner Rose Elementary – April 23 Steed Elementary – April 24 Tinker Elementary – April 25 Townsend Elementary – April 26 Traub Elementary – April 30. Read more
Parkview Elementary – April 12 Pleasant Hill Elementary – April 16 Ridgecrest Elementary – April 17 Schwartz Elementary – April 18 Soldier Creek Elementary – April 19 Sooner Rose Elementary – April 23 Steed Elementary – April 24 Tinker Elementary – April 25 Townsend Elementary – April 26 Traub Elementary – April 30. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Crusader Care Day
by Eastword Staff
Students from Christian Heritage Academy participated in the school’s annual Crusaders Day April 10 as teams of workers performed community service work throughout Del City, Midwest City and Edmond. High school-age students performed heavy lifting, cleaned portable lockers and painted bathrooms at the Del City municipal swimming pool. Read more
Students from Christian Heritage Academy participated in the school’s annual Crusaders Day April 10 as teams of workers performed community service work throughout Del City, Midwest City and Edmond. High school-age students performed heavy lifting, cleaned portable lockers and painted bathrooms at the Del City municipal swimming pool. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Midwest City residents receive OBU scholarships
by Eastword Staff
Thomsen received the Founders’ Academic Scholarship. Presented in recognition of academic achievement, the Founders’ Academic Scholarship is an annual $10,000 scholarship which can be renewed for three additional years, making the honor worth a potential of $40,000. Read more
Thomsen received the Founders’ Academic Scholarship. Presented in recognition of academic achievement, the Founders’ Academic Scholarship is an annual $10,000 scholarship which can be renewed for three additional years, making the honor worth a potential of $40,000. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Destiny launches Titanic series
by Eastword Staff
The platform of the church has been built into the bow of the Titanic ship. As people arrived, boarding the ship in the auditorium, they were given names of individuals who boarded the Titanic 100 years ago. This Sunday, those same people will return to find out if the person’s name they were given survived the tragedy. Read more
The platform of the church has been built into the bow of the Titanic ship. As people arrived, boarding the ship in the auditorium, they were given names of individuals who boarded the Titanic 100 years ago. This Sunday, those same people will return to find out if the person’s name they were given survived the tragedy. Read more
Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Top Awards for Local Schools
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Carl Albert High School and Schwartz Elementary were honored Monday as two of the top performing schools in Oklahoma. The State Board of Education and state lawmakers recognized 127 Reward Scho Read more
Carl Albert High School and Schwartz Elementary were honored Monday as two of the top performing schools in Oklahoma. The State Board of Education and state lawmakers recognized 127 Reward Scho Read more
Schools
Friday, April 6, 2012
Rose State science fair
by Tim Farley
Seven Pleasant Hills Elementary students, top left, participated in the Rose State Science Fair March 29. Saul Perez, bottom right, finished first in the math science division while Bailey Andrews, bottom left, finished first in the biochemistry competition. Read more
Seven Pleasant Hills Elementary students, top left, participated in the Rose State Science Fair March 29. Saul Perez, bottom right, finished first in the math science division while Bailey Andrews, bottom left, finished first in the biochemistry competition. Read more
Schools
Friday, April 6, 2012
Cooperative students
by Eastword Staff
Westfall Elementary students who displayed the life principle of cooperation during March were recognized during a recent school assembly. First row, l-r, are Easton Teel, Brook Curry, Millet Steelman, Lauren Crossfeild, Aubrie Ballew, Kash Ferris, and AJ Ruffin. Read more
Westfall Elementary students who displayed the life principle of cooperation during March were recognized during a recent school assembly. First row, l-r, are Easton Teel, Brook Curry, Millet Steelman, Lauren Crossfeild, Aubrie Ballew, Kash Ferris, and AJ Ruffin. Read more
Schools
Friday, April 6, 2012
Mid-Del enrollment continues for pre-k, kindergarten students
by Eastword Staff
East Side Elementary – April 9 Epperly Heights Elementary – April 10 Highland Park Elementary – April 11 Parkview Elementary – April 12 Pleasant Hill Elementary – April 16 Ridgecrest Elementary – April 17 Schwartz Elementary – April 18 Soldier Creek... Read more
East Side Elementary – April 9 Epperly Heights Elementary – April 10 Highland Park Elementary – April 11 Parkview Elementary – April 12 Pleasant Hill Elementary – April 16 Ridgecrest Elementary – April 17 Schwartz Elementary – April 18 Soldier Creek... Read more
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