New Accomodations

The Tulsa and Bixby Metro Chambers of Commerce along with individuals from the community recently celebrated the opening of Courtyard by Marriott at Woodland Hills. The innovative building features a design that allows guests to be more comfortable and productive. Also included is The Bistro, which specialized in healthy food options and an indoor pool that can be enjoyed during any season. For more information, visit www.marriott.com or call (918) 944-4500.

Union Free & Reduced-Priced Meal Information for 2010-2011

Union Public Schools has announced its policy for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the After-School Snack Program.

Redskins’ Resurfacing (Barely) on Schedule

Union Tuttle Stadium’s returfing project is well underway with an Aug. 1 deadline. The problem? Rains in July held up progress.

Northeast Oklahoma had seven inches of rain in 30 days, three inches above normal.
The soggy field restricted the amount of time workers could progress. However, Union officials were not worried. According to Union’s Director of Maintenance Services Chuck Chapman, the turf will be completed on time.

Union Softball State Champions

It was a warm, sunny day in May at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. The Union Redskins slow pitch softball team accepted their trophy for winning Academic State Champions. Several hours later, they defeated Westmoore to win the team’s first ever state title on the field.

Darnaby Awarded Classics

Darnaby Elementary School Media Center has been awarded. We the People Bookshelf Collection from National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

Union to Host Conference

Union Public Schools will host a technology conference for area schools July 26-27, at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center, 6836 S. Mingo Road, featuring Alan November, an international leader in education technology.

Roy Clark Visits Union

Country singer Roy Clark helped kick off a district-wide musical instrument drive at his namesake school in the Union School District, Clark Elementary, by donating a favorite band instrument of his own.

Spirit Student of the Month

Alyssa Christine Papen is GTR’s Spirit Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Donna and Kevin Papen. She has enjoyed being involved in Union cheer for a total of six years. For four consecutive years, Papen was selected as a member of the Varsity State Cheerleading Squad and took the state title in 2007.

Union Area Junkyard Dawg Offers Creative Dining

A native Tulsa family plans to provide Northeastern Oklahomans with the kind of food and service that food lovers will come to really appreciate. The newly formed company JEMS, LLC opened the doors of its first independently owned and operated dine-in or carry-out casual restaurant, The Junkyard Dawg.