Tyler Martin, Westmoore High School, Orchestra/Percussion
The percussion concert on Tuesday was nothing short of a blast. Valerie [Naranjo, percussion instructor] led the crowd in powerful singing as they joined in with our performance. From the beautiful to the boisterously loud, the music all reached across continents and culture and presented a portrait of music not often seen. That concert represented a climax in the week, however, and the last few days have been seemingly longer. While I do not look forward to leaving, I would love a little extra sleep. Still, I'll enjoy the last days of the camp.
Cate Lynn, Westmoore High School, Orchestra/Oboe
As the camp prepares for our big finale, all of the students are busy painting, matting photos, dancing, and rehearsing music. This weekend will prove to be the most stressful days of this camp, but will possibly be the most rewarding. I am in love with the idea of finally getting to rest come Sunday, but I'm also saddened by parting good friends and amazing instructors. I absolutely adore the orchestra conductor, Mr. Christian Knapp. He treats us all as professionals and colleagues, always helpful and never condescending. In the little free time we get, he sits around and talks with many of the orchestra kids, telling us many stories, giving us helpful ideas for performing, and teaching us a few Russian sayings. Mr. Knapp even went hiking in the mountains at 6 am this last Sunday with a group of students! He is a truly an amazing man, and I am so fortunate to have met and learned from him in my time at Quartz Mountain this summer.
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Commissioners: Future of Cleveland County Jail uncertain
With the opening of the new F. DeWayne Beggs Detention Center, the county is working to determine the fate of the correctional department’s previous facility.
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Moore schools foundation receives donation from Landmark Fine Homes
The Moore Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce it has received the largest, private financial donation in its 17-year history.
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Former Norman Mayor seeks Senate District 15 seat
Norman resident and local physician Harold Haralson announced today that he is running for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 15.
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Farmers should focus on fertility
For area farmers, one of this year’s biggest concerns lurks underground, and it’s not grubworms. Rather, said one local extension educator, it’s the soil’s nutrients – they’re overwhelming.
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Voter registration deadline nears
Friday is the last day for Cleveland County residents to register to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Preferential Primary Election and the City of Moore Primary Election. Those elections are scheduled for March 6.
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Western Avenue closing announced
Moore residents wanting to travel to Norman via Western Avenue will be taking detours over the next seven months.
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Military briefs
Air Force Airman Alonda R. Anderson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Anderson is the niece of Carol Amos of Moore, Okla. She is a 2010 graduate of Moore High School.
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Expressing love with flowers
When you speak of love and happily-ever-after, most of us envision Cinderella and Prince Charming and its easy to smile with pleasure as we picture him placing the glass slipper on her foot and the royal wedding that follows.
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Chamber ribbon cutting
Jan. 24: A New Beginning Florist, 527 SW 4th St.
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Business women plan fundraiser
Central Oklahoma Business Women of Norman plans “A Night of Amore” this weekend. This year’s annual fundraiser will be a special Valentine’s dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Benvenuti’s Ristorante.
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