http://www.themooreamerican.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080052 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080052 When asked to teach a junior high Sunday school class, I was hesitant, at best.For years I had taught first and second graders. They were always so full of life, eager to hear the Bible stories because they were new. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080051 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080051 Tractor pulls will be held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds at 615 E. Robinson St., Norman, on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting, beginning Saturday. The pulls will be sponsored by the Canadian Rivers Old Iron Club (CROIC) of Norman. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080050 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080050 Oklahoma-native Toby Keith opened Toby Keith's I Love This Bar -- Grill, at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville Monday.Named after the singer and songwriter's hit single "I Love This Bar," the 16,000 square-foot restaurant will serve as an entertainment venue featuring live music and dancing and will feature home-cooked Southern-style fare. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080049 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080049 Chad Phillips, Emilee Walker and Lauren Wilson, graduates of Westmoore High School, have been chosen to serve as orientation leaders (OLs) on the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford campus. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080046 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080046 Aging Services of Cleveland County Moore Senior Nutrition Site, 501 E. Main St., serves a daily meal and offers games, entertainment, helpful services and companionship.To make a reservation for meals, call 793-9069. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080045 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080045 Moore Norman Technology Center's pre-engineering team 1742, the Shockwave, bagged and tagged their robot entry for the regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition that will be held March 25-27 at the Oklahoma City Cox Convention Center. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080044 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080044 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080043 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080043 Becky Hernandez and Jami Brookings pooled their talents three years ago and opened Peek-a-bootique in a small store in Old Town. They offer children's specialty apparel and gifts.They have been so successful in Old Town, they said, they have moved to a larger location. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080041 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080041 The Norman Kiwanis Club recognized one adult and one high school student last week as Students of the Month. Selected students are enrolled at Moore Norman Technology Center and represent full-time career majors in business and information technology. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080040 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080040 Air Force Airman Kevin M. Payne graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.He is the son of Michael and Kristie Payne of Oklahoma City. He is a 2009 graduate of Southmoore High School. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080039 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080039 The following marriage licenses recently were applied for at the Cleveland County Courthouse:Ashleigh Dawn Grove and Jason Lance ClarkMallori Erin Moffeit and Terry Joe PayneStephanie Mae Webb and Christopher Lee DunhamMercedes Nichole Herndon and Devin Lynn WardBrittany Nicole Smith and Cody Lane JohnstonBethany Anne Beaty and Torry Edward LawhonAmber Nichole Allen and Marcus Leon WrightAnita M. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080038 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080038 Cupid's arrow strikes as Oxygen debuts the new original series "Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too" -- a spin-off of the reality series "Bad Girls Club."The dating competition series, "Love Games" features three former "Bad Girls Club" stars -- Amber (season three), Kendra (season four) and Sarah (season three) vying for the man of their dreams. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080036 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080036 The Celtic Dancers in Diana Rodgers' All About Irish Dance school are not from Ireland -- they are from Oklahoma. But with authentic steps, costumes and music, they transport their audiences to a wee-bit of the old country. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080035 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080035 Though donations are still being counted, nearly $100,000 was raised at the 23rd Annual Chefs' Feast, which will support 500 children in the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food 4 Kids program.Through Food 4 Kids, chronically hungry elementary school children receive a backpack filled with non-perishable, kid-friendly food on weekends and holidays throughout the school year. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080034 http://www.themooreamerican.com/features/local_story_069080034 The First Baptist Church Student Ministry will host a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Applebee's, 2401 S Interstate 35 Frontage Road.All proceeds raised will help offset travel costs for the church's mission trip to Belize.