David Nichols, president of Hand Up Ministries, and convicted sex offender Bernard Richard Lagrow have requested a judge consider a temporary restraining order forbidding law enforcement personnel from arresting or charging suspects in these types of cases. Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty, Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater, Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel and […]
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A gala for gallons
Former Senator Don Nickles and his wife Linda served as the chairpeople for the event. The gala hosted 424 attendees, along with 20 volunteers, at the historic Skirvin Hotel in downtown OKC last Thursday. The gala held a live and a silent auction, raising $27,900 and $11,556 respectively, for a total of $39,456. The Swiss […]
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Water4 everyone
Water4 well For many communities in the developing world, it’s a daily struggle to find drinkable water. Waterborne diseases strike down the most vulnerable, killing children who have no other option except the bucket-drawn water from polluted rivers or streams. According to a 2006 report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World […]
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Joint celebration
Many of us take our arms and legs for granted until we injure one. We ache and moan — inconvenienced and frustrated — until it heals, and then we promptly forget again how much we rely on our extremities. Amputees don’t have that luxury. Life without a limb requires effort and equipment and, not infrequently, […]
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Betting on OKC
Bruce Rinehart BY: Shannon Cornman Up the ante for a worthwhile cause at the second annual Casino Florale to benefit OKC Beautiful, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the appearance of Oklahoma City. The Shoppes at Northpark will transform into a lively casino with an array of exciting games for Lady Luck. Test your good fortune […]
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Marking 40 years of God’s work
Each day, most of us wake up in the comforts of our homes and know there will be food on the table and an ability to plan ahead. For many Oklahomans, however, just getting through the day is a struggle. At Jesus House, we have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives […]
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Soap and glory
Hope for Soap, a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, gives Oklahomans the chance to do just that. The organization collects unused soap and other essentials to donate primarily to OKC’s YWCA, a certified shelter and resource center for victims of domestic violence. After giving away hotel soap collected from his frequent travels, Jason Redman, founder […]
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Gotta have friends
After her teenaged daughter suffered a car crash and traumatic brain injury, Cathe Fox saw how isolated life in a wheelchair was for the girl. As a result, Fox found other mothers of disabled young adults, and together they started gathering for craft projects, games and conversation. The group soon outgrew the First Baptist Church […]
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Something wild
Photo: Heather Brown Spring is always a busy time for the WildCare Foundation, as babies arrive needing extra attention, but this season, the organization took in more than 840 animals. The facility, which works to release animals back to their native habitat, took in an average of 40 animals per day in the three weeks […]
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TEEM effort
TEEM gave away more than 1,000 toiletry items last year — everything from denture tablets to deodorant — to those who needed them most. This year, the organization looks to build on that success and continue equipping students with the tools necessary to gain employment and break cycles of poverty. With partners Allegiance Credit Union, […]