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Weekend pond tour set
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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The Water Garden Society of Oklahoma will hold its 23rd annual Water Garden Pond Tour. More than two dozen members will open their ponds to the public for the tour from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...
GARDENING
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Efficient options help environment Try these easy, eco-friendly lawn-care tips from Kim Carlson, eco-expert and founder of EarthSmart Certified Sustainable Product Standard: →Watering your...
It’s fun recalling our nation’s founding farmers
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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I hope you had a great Fourth of July and got to enjoy some fireworks and some time with family and friends. As we think back on the birth of our country, it’s interesting to note that most...
North Carolina items donated
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Mary Jackson Duffe, an Oklahoma state regent for Daughters of the American Revolution, and Pat McFall, second vice regent, recently presented North Carolina materials donated by Etta Skaggs Reid to...
July 4 celebrations to be held in Bethany
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Celebration Freedom FestivalBethany Centennial Freedom Festival activities will be today at Eldon Lyon Park. An hourlong parade begins at 10 a.m. at Southern Nazarene University campus, 6729 NW 39...
Making a better brain
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
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Can't remember the name of your new colleague? Your brain probably has gotten caught in ruts and information overload. There is hope. You can help your brain learn and remember by creating new...
Oklahoma City senior center becomes a second family for many
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
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More than a dozen people gather at the lunch tables in the old gymnasium at the Lincoln Park Senior Center each Tuesday. Eager ears and open minds await the teachings of the day, courtesy of...
Army vet sentenced in 2008 Stillwater bank heist
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
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A bank robber who claims he was traumatized from military duty in Afghanistan was sentenced Tuesday to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison. Ricky Dean Turner Jr. also was ordered to pay $5,890...
ArtzPlace Oklahoma offering sewing class for teens
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
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EDUCATION Sew fineArtzPlace Oklahoma will offer a "Sewing for Teens” class from 1 to 4 p.m. July 18 and 25 at the facility, 1730 Center Drive. The six-hour course costs $54, which...
Recreation
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
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Child’s play set in parks Certain city parks, community centers and schools are open this summer for children who want to take part in supervised sports, crafts, educational games, performing...
Tips bolster children’s interest in gardens
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
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New York — These are boom times for home gardening. But as many parents know, it still isn’t easy to get children interested and involved. One way, experts say, is to teach children how...
Genealogy-themed vacations to be discussed
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
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Walt Stoyanoski, Oklahoma Genealogical Society Board member, will present "Taking a Genealogy Vacation” at the society meeting at 6 p.m. July 6 in the Chesapeake Events Center at the...
Gardeners can suffer stress injuries
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
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Q: What can I do to help prevent injuries while gardening? A: Gardening, a common summertime activity, can cause repetitive injuries if not done correctly. It is important to take precautions to...
Tulsa mom remembers Michael Jackson’s kindness
Sat, Jun 27, 2009
Karen Wilson was returning to Tulsa from a business trip when she heard the news Thursday that pop icon Michael Jackson had died. "It brought back some wonderful memories of my son and how...
Norman performer James L. Clark masters the tricks of trade
Sat, Jun 27, 2009
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NORMAN — James L. Clark remembers the first time he was intrigued by magic. "I was watching ‘The Muppet Show,’ and Doug Henning was on doing a dancing hanky trick,”...
Parties Etc.: Sunday, June 28, 2009
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
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LONG LINE OF LOVE→Occasion: Elaine and Harrison Levy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with cocktails and dinner at Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club with 300 friends....
Survivor Priscilla Salyers weaves her tale of hope
Sat, Jun 27, 2009
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Sitting on the fifth floor of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Priscilla Salyers turned to a co-worker before hearing a "terrific” boom. Salyers fell to the basement of the...
Gamemakers are creative at Norman tech camp
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
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NORMAN — Brady Harrell did something this summer most of his friends have never even considered. He invented a board game. Brady, 10, of Norman, came up with his game idea as part of a class...
Survivor of OKC bombing shares story at museum
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
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Priscilla Salyers nearly gave up knitting after she was seriously injured during the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.
But the 58-year-old says she forced herself to return to her old hobby and even...
Made in Oklahoma: Gourmet Yarn Co.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009
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ABOUT THE COMPANY →Address: 2915 W Britton Road (moving from 9639 N May Ave. to this location). →Owners: Margaret Schroeder and David Henry. →Opened: September 2004....
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