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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County Commissioner won’t seek re-election
Longtime Cleveland County Commissioner George Skinner will not seek re-election to a sixth term, it was announced this past week.
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Filmmakers recreate Moore’s Old School for documentary
“If these walls could talk” is a phrase that conjures memories married to location, making it an apt title for the new documentary
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Postage prices to make price jump Sunday
Mailing a letter will cost an extra penny beginning Sunday. A first-class letter will now cost 45 cents at the Post Office. Forever stamps can be used for whatever cost the stamps are at the time of mailing.
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Resident challenges switch to voter postcards
Cleveland County Election Board Secretary Jim Williams figured he could save 15 cents every time he notified a new voter by postcard rather than sealed letter.
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Eagle Scout candidate works to protect children and schools
Richard Hansen, 15, is a third-generation Boy Scout. His father, Tim, is an Eagle Scout and is Scoutmaster of Troop 287. Tim Hanse
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Moore Chamber of Commerce member graduates from IOM
Washington D.C. —Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pl
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God’s children are birds of a feather
The weather has been wonderful and we have enjoyed feeding the birds and watching their antics as they nibble on the bounty we toss out several times a day.
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Organize Your Life helps local residents
Adult Services of the Moore Public Library helped residents learn to get organized Saturday.
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Pioneer Library System announces PLS Big Read contest
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan is this year’s featured novel for Pioneer Library System’s Big Read.
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Residents tour newly opened jail
Though the county’s new F. DeWayne Beggs Detention Center offers beds for up to 542 prisoners, the facility won’t soon be experiencing overcrowding.
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County Commissioner won’t seek re-election
