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Othello’s to rebuild
Othello’s restaurant at 434 Buchanan Street will rebuild after an early morning fire April 29 that destroyed the roof, heavily damaged the kitchen and caused extensive water damage throughout, co-owner Jennifer Weiss said. The fire began when the business was struck by lightning, she said.
The restaurant opened in 1977 at its current location. Started by Pasquale Benso, the restaurant that features Italian specialties had remained in continuous business until the April 29 fire. It is now owned by the Weiss family, who also owns an Othello’s restaurant in Edmond.
Good news, according to Weiss, is that the restaurant will be rebuilt, with a timeline that may allow it to be back in operation by the end of the year.
Moore Norman Technology Center honors grads
Moore Norman Technology Center honored 503 high school and adult graduates this week before their family, friends, MNTC administrators, faculty and staff at First Moore Baptist Church in Moore.
Superintendent Jane Bowen welcomed the crowd as MNTC Board President Andy Sherrer and members Max Venard, Pam Lewis and Glen Cosper looked on. Bowen noted that the economic impact of the 2017 graduating class over their working lifetimes will be in excess of $100 million. Moore Norman graduates earned a combined 617 industry and career-based certifications over this school year. Bowen also announced the nominees for the 2017 Frank S. Coulter Superintendent’s Award. Coulter was MNTC’s superintendent from 1979 to 2003. To qualify for the Superintendent’s Award, students must exhibit personal and academic goals, progress, accomplishments, attitude and good attendance. The postsecondary school nominees were Mycalyn Allen, Jordan Lawson, David Serna and Amanda Wagoner. The high school nominees were Corbin Ary, Ryan Groh, Christian Lara and Alexandra Kniffen.
The postsecondary Superintendent’s Award winner is Serna, a carpentry graduate. The secondary winner is Kniffen, a computer aided design and drafting graduate. Each was presented with a $500 scholarship.
Norman police offer summer camp
The Norman Police Department is now accepting applications for its Police Activities League (PAL) Summer Camp. The purpose of PAL Summer Camp is to foster relationships that will bridge the gaps between law enforcement and youth in the community, while also exposing students to the possibility of a future career in public service. The goal is to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens and to empower them to act as a positive influence in the community. The PAL Summer Camp will be held July 10-28 at Longfellow Middle School, 215 N Ponca Ave. Participants will attend camp Monday through Friday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is for students entering the 7th and 8th grades. There is no cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch are provided. The three-week experience combines classroom learning with hands-on activities.
To apply, download and complete the application packet found at: http://bit.ly/ normanpal. A recommendation must be submitted with the application. Completed application packets can be returned to officer Carl Pendleton at the Norman Police Department, 201-B W Gray Street. Deadline to apply is May 25. For more information, call Pendleton at 366-5222 or email npdpal@NormanOK. gov.
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