http://www.mooreamerican.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080042 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080042 Moore Norman Technology Center awarded a $16 million bid to Atlas General Contractors, L.C.C. to build the Information Technology Building on the Franklin Road Campus.Atlas was the low bid of seven with $16,663,000 to construct the building, with north site improvements, the second floor buildout, renovate the central plant, upgrade equipment and a classroom wing. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080037 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080037 Could you give up a good life in America with a good job, leave a loving family and friends behind and travel many miles to a poor country with no luxuries?That is exactly what Elizabeth Eddy did last May. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080047 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080047 The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" episode shot in Slaughterville and Lexington last month will air 7 p.m. March 14 on ABC, KOCO Channel 5 and channel 8 on COX cable.The house was built in a week by volunteers who were coordinated by Ideal Homes of Norman on land in southeast Slaughterville. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080048 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080048 Jana Monroe was chosen as the Central Junior High site teacher. She has taught at Moore schools for 17 years, the last five at Central.Monroe taught at Kelley Elementary for her first six years and then Highland West Junior High for seven. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:19 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080023 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080023 Beth Harper was one of three finalists in the United States, two in the state, for the presidential highest recognition of K-12 science and math teachers. Another finalist is in Bingham.Two years ago Belinda Craig was finalist. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080028 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080028 Cleveland County Commissioner Rod Cleveland received recognition from the Circuit Engineering District 5 Board Monday for his service as secretary and treasurer.The resolution, presented by Carol Kline, commended Cleveland for his leadership and service while representing not only Cleveland but Payne, Logan, Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin and Murray counties. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080031 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080031 Thirty years ago Louana Bowker, Tressie Weathers and Katherine M. Matthews were tracing their ancestors and got together to brainstorm. They knew other people were doing the same and maybe they could help one another. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080055 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080055 Stacy Shaneyfelt, born the daughter of a coal miner in Morgantown, W.Va., knows how education can transform a life. She has taught in many places throughout the world."After working as a high school English teacher in Pittsburgh, I then moved to Japan as a high school English and drama teacher for the U. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080025 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080025 TIFTON, Ga. -- A soldier believes putting stuffed animals in the hands of wounded Afghan children gives them a little happiness -- a feeling some have rarely felt or expressed.Stephen Boggs, a field engineer assigned to the Combat Aviation Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan, has seen first-hand the toll war has taken on children. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:26 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080105 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080105 A Cleveland County jury has acquitted a Moore man of six felony sex charges, according to court records.Norman defense attorney David Smith said his client, Rayford Rico Bonner, 31, was cleared of all charges Feb. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:26 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080103 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080103 The City of Moore's temporary recycling drop-off facility is open at 400 N. Telephone Road, in the same area of Moore's ambulance service.It will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:25 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080057 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080057 Raised in Moore, a graduate of Moore High School, Todd Stapleton came home to teach.Stapleton was graduated from Moore in 1987. He earned his degree in English secondary education from the University of central Oklahoma. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:25 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080056 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080056 A new school board member will be sworn in during the next school board meeting at 6 p.m. March 8 at the Administrative Service Center, 1500 SE 4th St.Karen Shuey will replace Walt Larsen who is retiring after 15 years on the board. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080050 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080050 Moore Norman Technology Center Superintendent John Hunter asked board members to call a special meeting next week to award a bid for the South Oklahoma City library.Hunter said seven bids were opened Thursday and they were what he expected. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080046 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_055080046 Moore police officers responded to an alarm at 2800 N. Shields Blvd. about 3:45 a.m. Saturday and found a busted window at the business.While they were investigating, another alarm sounded at another business across the street, Sgt.