The Norman Transcript--Local news
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Norman High helps pilot green schools program
Norman High School is going green.And it's the students who are helping to make that possible.NHS is one of 10 schools in Oklahoma participating in a pilot program this school year called the Oklahoma Green Schools Program.
No Thanksgiving meal for county jail inmates
Inmates who will spend Thanksgiving Day at the Cleveland County Detention Center should not expect a traditional holiday meal, Cleveland County Undersheriff Rhett Burnett said.Burnett said preparing turkey dinners with all the trimmings is too expensive.
City council adopts parks master plan
The Norman City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Tuesday during its regular meeting at City Hall.The plan, which has been several months in the making, could cost up to $73.
Oklahoma Geological Survey to play role in geothermal energy search
Energy Secretary Stephen Chu recently announced awards totaling $338 million, with $17.79 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) going to a coalition of 40 state geological surveys to produce a new National Geothermal Data System with relevant state-specific geothermal data.
Holiday Celebration set Dec. 4
The City of Norman's 18th annual Holiday Celebration will take place Dec. 4 at Andrews Park. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include free hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn for all ages and there will also be moon bounces for the kids.
NHS yearbook takes home honors
The Norman High School Trail yearbook staff earned an All-Oklahoman Award Nov. 16 at the 2009 Oklahoma Scholastic Media Fall Conference at the University of Oklahoma, making it one of the top 14 yearbooks in the state.
Nelson receives faculty fellowship from Chief Academic Officers of Big 12 universities
Dr. Donna J. Nelson, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, recently received a faculty fellowship from the chief academic officers of the Big 12 universities.She will visit the Center for Nano and Molecular Science at the University of Texas at Austin next year to collaborate on nanotechnology research.
Vote online to pick movie for museum showing
The Sam Noble Museum will continue its monthly "Movie Night at the Museum" 7 p.m. Dec. 19.The museum is asking visitors to help choose the movie. An online poll is set up where the public can cast their vote from a selection of potential movies for the December slot.
Repackaging libraries to be topic of OU Libraries conference
"Climbing Out of the Box: Repackaging Libraries for Survival" will be the theme of the 2010 national librarians' conference sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Libraries.The conference, featuring presentations by nationally recognized library leaders, is scheduled for March 4 and 5 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Oklahoma City.
Bell named president of Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
Paul B. Bell Jr., dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences and vice provost for instruction at OU, assumed the presidency of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences at its annual meeting in Baltimore, Md.
America Legion plans Christmas dinner
American Legion Post 88 will have a Christmas dinner for its legionnaires for the first time in almost 20 years, said Don Schulenberg, post commander."They pay their dues; it's time for us to pay them back," he said.
Pumpkin Shell students prepare feast, give thanks
Hannah Beasley is thankful for her dog. Zoe Walker is thankful for her brother, and Neeraja Sankrit is thankful for her entire family.These children, among the students at the Pumpkin Shell School in Norman, have spent the last two weeks learning about the first Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Shell Thanksgiving turkey recipes
AliI don't celebrate Thanksgiving but if I had to imagine cooking a turkey it would need...Ingredients:Turkey- 6 lbsPumpkinCrackersSugarFrench friesChickenPizza sauceWaterIn the house, in the kitchen, in the oven you put all the ingredients (in a bowl) and then you cook it for five minutes on "really hot.
Five arrested during sobriety checkpoint
Norman police arrested five people for driving under the influence of alcohol Nov. 20 during a sobriety checkpoint held in the 2800 block of N. Flood Avenue. Of the five arrested, one person was cited for DUI under 21 years of age.
Felonies filed
The following felonies were filed in Cleveland County District Court:· Matthew D. Glass, 21, Norman, first-degree burglary;· Daniel Lee Boone, 32, Purcell, omitting to provide for a child;· Jonathon Shay Pratt, 25, Norman, knowingly concealing stolen property;· Christopher Michael Ames, 31, Oklahoma City, uttering counterfeit instrument and two counts of possession of counterfeit instruments;· Levi Cody Drake, 23, Norman, assault and battery upon police officer;· Robbie Darnell Ray, 37, Blanchard, possession of controlled substance;· Thomas John Nelson, 21, Norman, knowingly concealing stolen property;· Sharla Jean Lowe, 35, Del City, possession of controlled substance;· Kevin Michael Riley, 40, Lexington, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol;· Jason Wayne Voth, 33, Noble, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol;· David Gary Sowers Jr.
