EastwordNews - Feature

Roses popular, easy to grow in Oklahoma -

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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!.

Roses popular, easy to grow in Oklahoma -

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

From ‘Long Black Limousine’ to Elvis -

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

Young artist generates new ideas for veterans memorial expansion -

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

“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.

Real Life -

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

Fleck and Flecktones to perform April 10 at Rose State -

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The extraordinary initial line-up of his incredible combo are touring to support their latest recording, “Rocket Science.

‘General’-ly speaking -

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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..

Real Life: Lojka will be missed at fire department -

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

Longtime MWC fire department spokesman Jerry Lojka retires -

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

MWC grad, Hudson to receive national awards -

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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 -

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

Del City chamber to honor Gene Piper -

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Piper and his wife, Jackie, moved to Del City as a young couple and began a friendship with contractor Pat Henderson. In 1954, the Piper and his wife moved backs to Tonkawa as manager of the C.R. Anthony Store. He later returned to Del City and became the manager of the Anthony’s store in the Del Crest Shopping Center. Piper was the youngest manager Ray Anthony ever hired in the history of the company.

Last-minute letters to Santa -

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Mid-Del students share their yuletide thoughts with St. Nick. Following are letters to Santa Claus from students at Epperly Heights Elementary in the Mid- Del school district.

YMCA honors volunteer of the year -

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Bruce Ewing was honored as Midwest City’s YMCA Volunteer of the Year recently. He was recognized for his work during the Y’s Greater Oklahoma City annual meeting and celebration.

Shop with a Cop benefits local youth - 45 children involved in this year’s program

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Forty-five Midwest City youngsters got to spend time with police officers on Sunday, and it wasn’t in the back of a patrol car.

Letters to Santa - Epperly Heights students share their Christmas wishes with St. Nick

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Following are letters to Santa Claus from students at Epperly Heights Elementary in the Mid- Del school district.

CHS to present ‘Zombie Prom’ musical beginning today -

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Choctaw High School’s drama department will perform “Zombie Prom: The Musical” beginning 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Performing Arts Center.

Art exhibit on display at Rose State College -

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

The only traveling exhibition of work by living Oklahoma artists will be on display at the Rose State College Communications Center lobby through Dec. 14. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Choctaw drama to perform ‘Zombie Prom: The Musical’ -

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Choctaw High School’s drama department will perform “Zombie Prom: The Musical” Dec. 15-18 at the Performing Arts Center, 14300 N.E. 10th.

Choctaw Christmas parade, festival slated for Saturday -

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Santa Claus will be among the many participants in this year’s Choctaw Christmas parade slated for 10 a.m. Saturday.