Letters to the Editor – Page 4

Category: Letters to the Editor

Domestic Violence month display to honor those killed

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month in October, OCCC will be hosting a Silent Witness display in the atrium of the Main Building on Oct. 6

Volunteer opportunities available via state websites

September 25, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps provides medical and non-medical volunteers with a wide variety of opportunities to make a difference in the health of their communities, and

Volunteer knitters sought for shaken baby initiative

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: Frustration with infant crying is the number-one trigger for a person to shake or harm a baby. The result of this action can be abusive head trauma

Sooner Theater gears up for fall, spring shows

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Launching the 2015-16 season, The Sooner Theatre continues its tradition of bringing in outstanding performing artists and for producing musical theater shows that audiences have said rival Broadway. The Sooner

Health department recommends being prepared

September 4, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: In the blink of an eye, disasters can alter a family’s normal routine. Neighborhood streets can be closed because of large debris or downed power lines. In

State says breastfeeding moms need work support

August 28, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: While most new mothers start out breastfeeding, many Oklahoma mothers are not able to exclusively breastfeed for six months nor continue for up to 2 years of

American Red Cross offers earthquake tips

August 21, 2015August 26, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: The American Red Cross is working to educate people on how to prepare and stay safe during and after an earthquake. “With all of the earthquakes taking

Hundreds of Oklahomans awaiting organ, tissue donations

August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

To the Editor: LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma recently recovered its 100th organ donor for 2015. Those 100 donors have saved 257 lives through donation. This is only the

OKC public library celebrates author’s life with movie

May 11, 2015June 16, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

The Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library, located on 2201 SW 134th St., celebrates the life and works of author Harold Keith with a movie showing based upon his book “Brief Garland” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.

The book was remade in 2006 into a film by Robert Collector and is based on a true story from a 1960s Oklahoma town and the dreams of a local basketball coach.

Keith’s accomplishments are wide-ranging, from being the University of Oklahoma’s first Sports Information Director to publishing more than 20 books for children and adults.

Former student wants help for Nepal

May 4, 2015June 16, 2015 Amar Molinas 0

You might be already aware of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in the morning of April 25.

According to the Nepalese government officials, more than 4,600 people have been confirmed dead, and the casualty is expected to go up. Thousands of injured are in desperate need of medical attention. Countless have lost their lives, homes and are on the streets in need of food, warm clothes and medicines.

Organizations are on the ground with supplies and volunteers but it is no match to the devastation the earthquake has left behind. We may not share the victims’ anguish but we can help to alleviate it.

Please make a tax-deductible contribution to these organizations who have opened up direct links to their Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund.