http://www.normantranscript.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:36 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011553 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011553 I recently spent some time with a friend who has three children. My buddy, whom I've known since fifth grade, is a college-educated responsible guy who has never failed to do right by his family. When describing him, "well-rounded" comes to mind. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:35 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011551 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011551 Aging Services Inc. has partnered with the Culinary Institute at Platt College to host the Inaugural Gingerbread House Competition Event as part of the 18th annual Moore Old Town Holiday Gala.The event takes place 5 p. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:24 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011529 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011529 The Cleveland County Aging Services Program, sponsored by the Areawide Aging Agency, announced meals for this week.All seniors are welcome. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 321-3200. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:24 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011528 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011528 Tri-City Home EducatorsStudents traveled around the world at the first-ever TCHE Geography Fair Thursday at Woodland Hills Baptist Church.Five high school students volunteered to act as tour guides for the expedition and stamps and stickers were collected along the way to fill the TCHE passport. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:23 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011527 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011527 I was a pretty competitive guy when I was younger, and I pretty much would say I still am. So I get it. You want to win. I like winning at everything, from John Madden football to pickup basketball to Scrabble. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:23 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011526 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011526 The following marriage licenses were applied for recently in the Cleveland County Courthouse.Adriana Arboleda Oldenburg, 34, and Fredy Alberto Portillo Ariza, 27Jessi Larada Clayton, 25, and Shawn William Parker, 22Marty Leticia De Leon Barrios, 33, and Brady Richard Rickman, 25Jennifer Leigh Malicoate, 36, and Lance Walker, 39Elizabeth Dama Houck, 34, and Michael John Loffland, 27Merry Ann McGetrick, 23, and Brandon Cody Evans, 24Susan Duke Harkey, 45, and Paul Eugene Ritter, 36Sara Elizabeth Dolton, 23, and Jon Braden Armstrong, 25Lisa Ann Massie, 24 and Kevin Bryan Cantrell, 25Lorena Desirae Jordan-Cantu, 20, and Christopher Matlock, 25Kelly Elizabeth Fields, 19, and Jacob Aric Carter, 20Ashley N. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:22 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011524 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011524 The following divorces recently were granted in Cleveland County District Court:Adkins, Jason Wendall vs. Sophia E.Wester, William John Sr. vs. Lorraine EllenCastle, Randy vs. Gentry, Ashley NicoleColeman, John V. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:22 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011523 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011523 The colorful quilts have a meaning that goes far beyond their look, or even the stories of tribute that accompany them.They are part of a 33-quilt exhibit, "Thanking Our Troops: God Bless America Touring Quilts" that will spend Thanksgiving and Christmas halfway around the world on Iraqi soil, alongside men and women in the U. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:21 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011522 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_324011522 Monday9:30 a.m. -- Toddler story time, for preschool age and younger. Norman Public Library story time room.10:30 a.m. -- Preschool story time, Norman Public Library story time room.Tuesday10 a.m. -- Norman Public Library's Sooner Mall Outreach Storytime, for children. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:35 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_323011557 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_323011557 The Assistance League of Norman invites the community to "Believe" as the theme of its annual Holiday Gala.The event will be 6:30 Saturday in the Grand Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, 2501 Conference Drive. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:33 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_323011554 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_323011554 The Noble United Methodist Church will have its Fall Bazaar Friday and Saturday at the church, 204 N. Main St.There will be handmade crafts, baked goods, jewelry and other items offered at the event.Friday's hours are 9 a. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:33 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_323011553 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_323011553 Dear Dr. Fox: Recently, my husband and I had a very painful and heartbreaking experience that we need to find some closure to.After the recent death of our son, we took over the care of his beautiful female shepherd/husky (age 9). Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:16:02 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_318021604 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_318021604 The 2009 Salvation Army Red Kettle effort in Norman will kick off Nov. 25, and more volunteer Salvation Army Bell Ringers are needed this Christmas season.Kettle donations are used for Christmas and seasonal relief in the Norman area, including food assistance. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:31 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_318021531 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_318021531 The Cleveland County Aging Services Program, sponsored by the Areawide Aging Agency, announced meals for this week.All seniors are welcome. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 321-3200. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:30 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_318021530 http://www.normantranscript.com/features/local_story_318021530 JeffersonThursday is the school's Thanksgiving meal. Parents interested in joining their child for lunch that day should notify the cafeteria or their child's teacher. In addition to the Thanksgiving meal, the third-graders will perform their music program at 1:45 and 7 p.