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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, June 30, 2011
Midwest City student receives academic all-state scholarship
by Eastword Staff
William G. Kerr, chairman of the Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr Foundation, congratulated 2011 Academic All-Stater Parisa Pilehvar (left) during the 25th annual Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence academic awards banquet, held recently in Norman. Read more
William G. Kerr, chairman of the Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr Foundation, congratulated 2011 Academic All-Stater Parisa Pilehvar (left) during the 25th annual Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence academic awards banquet, held recently in Norman. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Mid-Del Schools hires new superintendent, with catch
Interim chief accepts job on temporary basis while search takes place for replacement
by Tim Farley
Pam Twidwell will continue running the Mid-Del school district just like she’s done for the past three months, but now it’s with a different title and more pay. Read more
Pam Twidwell will continue running the Mid-Del school district just like she’s done for the past three months, but now it’s with a different title and more pay. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 23, 2011
OK Mozart wraps up initial Central Oklahoma slate
Rose State College official hopes to build from this year in 2012
by Tim Farley
The OK Mozart International Music Festival’s first season at Rose State College went “very well” and organizers are looking forward to next year. Read more
The OK Mozart International Music Festival’s first season at Rose State College went “very well” and organizers are looking forward to next year. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Rose State bestows child care award
by Eastword Staff
Rose State College presented the Estes and Francis Walker Child Development award to child development student Regina Wilson (left), standing with her daughter, Rachel. Read more
Rose State College presented the Estes and Francis Walker Child Development award to child development student Regina Wilson (left), standing with her daughter, Rachel. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Rose State College students garner scholarship honors
by Eastword Staff
Several Rose State College students garnered honors recently for their community and academic involvement. Read more
Several Rose State College students garnered honors recently for their community and academic involvement. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Local students participate in Girls, Boys State activities
Eight girls and 15 boys attended
by Eastword Staff
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 sponsored eight girls to be among the 416 Oklahoma Girls State delegates this year. Read more
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 sponsored eight girls to be among the 416 Oklahoma Girls State delegates this year. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Local teacher receives training in civic education, principles of democracy
Linda Buck will be attending the five-day institute on an all-expenses paid scholarship.
by Eastword Staff
A Del City Elementary School teacher will attend the Hatton W. Sumners Foundations of Democracy Institute, coordinated by the Oklahoma Bar Association. Read more
A Del City Elementary School teacher will attend the Hatton W. Sumners Foundations of Democracy Institute, coordinated by the Oklahoma Bar Association. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics selects class of 2013
39 males and 36 females to attend
by Eastword Staff
Officials at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics announced the names of 75 students from across Oklahoma who will attend the school in the fall. Read more
Officials at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics announced the names of 75 students from across Oklahoma who will attend the school in the fall. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Bulldozers demolish Choctaw Middle School
School auction raises $25,000 by selling ‘everything’ inside building
by Tim Farley
A part of Choctaw’s history will come tumbling down over the next several days as the old Choctaw Middle School is demolished. Read more
A part of Choctaw’s history will come tumbling down over the next several days as the old Choctaw Middle School is demolished. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 2, 2011
New law could threaten Eastern Oklahoma County Technology center’s funds
Measure would allow owners with conceal-carry permit to bring guns onto campuses
by Tim Farley
A law designed to accommodate rural gun owners may threaten federal funding for Oklahoma’s 29 CareerTech centers. Read more
A law designed to accommodate rural gun owners may threaten federal funding for Oklahoma’s 29 CareerTech centers. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Fewer students test positive at Choctaw High for drugs
Extracurricular activity participants face random testing
by Tim Farley
Fewer Choctaw High School students tested positive for drugs this year compared to the previous school term, Superintendent Jim McCharen said. Read more
Fewer Choctaw High School students tested positive for drugs this year compared to the previous school term, Superintendent Jim McCharen said. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 2, 2011
School sees math technology pay off
James Griffith Intermediate student, class place first in state
by Tim Farley
James Griffith Intermediate student Ashley Blackwell said she didn’t enjoy math until she was introduced to a web-based, game-oriented program. Read more
James Griffith Intermediate student Ashley Blackwell said she didn’t enjoy math until she was introduced to a web-based, game-oriented program. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mid-Del Schools provides free meals
Children under 18 are eligible during summer
by Eastword Staff
The Mid-Del school district began providing free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18 beginning May 31. The free meals are part of the summer food service program, which comes under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Read more
The Mid-Del school district began providing free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18 beginning May 31. The free meals are part of the summer food service program, which comes under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 2, 2011
EOC Tech students qualify for nationals
Business management, web services and entrepreneurship categories to be competed in
by Eastword Staff
Students from Tracie Spencer’s business management courses and Peggy Bradley’s web services courses at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center have qualified at the state level to attend the 2011 Business Professionals Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. Read more
Students from Tracie Spencer’s business management courses and Peggy Bradley’s web services courses at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center have qualified at the state level to attend the 2011 Business Professionals Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. Read more
Schools
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mid-Del Technology Center selects student of the year
Tess Elliot, senior, given the honor
by Eastword Staff
The Mid-Del Technology Center named Tess Elliott, a graphic communications senior, as student of the year. Read more
The Mid-Del Technology Center named Tess Elliott, a graphic communications senior, as student of the year. Read more
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