Kennel at Mabel Bassett nears completion

By Staff Report

Offenders participating in the Guardian Angels program at Mabel Bassett walking dogs as construction continues on the Serelda Cody Training Center.

Offenders participating in Guardian Angels program as construction continues on the Serelda Cody Training Center.

Two recent $50,000 grants provided by The Gaylord Foundation and the Avedis Foundation as well as private sector donations are helping the Guardian Angels program at Mable Bassett Correctional Center near its fundraising goal of $400,000 to construct a new kennel to house dogs, education and treatment classes for offenders serving time at the facility.

“As of right now we have surpassed approximately $330,000 in total gifts,” Dr. John Otto, a veterinarian who helped establish the Guardian Angels program, said. “This building will be much more than a dog kennel. It is going to be a place for these women to get back on their feet through education and treatment.”

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GOP oil export strategy detailed

By Staff Report

OilRigWorkers2Senate Republicans think they’ve found a way to win over Democrats on legislation to end the nation’s oil export ban — which would provide a new legislative victory for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) according to The Hill.com.

According to the report; Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) is shopping the idea of pairing the oil export ban with legislation backed by Democrats to reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

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What ‘Progressive’ corporate welfare looks like

By Staff Report

CorporateWelfareThere appears to be a mistaken belief on the Left that any government action is either done in the interest of “the people” or in the interest of corporations and rich oligarchs. So the naked corporate welfare to Archer Daniels Midlands is called out, as are the sports stadiums being paid for by taxpayers, and of course the banker bailouts as well. (Although, it should be noted that congressional Democrats voted in support of TARP by a rate of three to one, whereas a slight majority of Republicans opposed it.)

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Vic Regalado announces for sheriff

By David Arnett

Vic Regalado

Vic Regalado

Sgt. Vic Regalado, a former lead homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department, has announced his candidacy for Tulsa County Sheriff.

“I am running to rebuild trust with the citizens of Tulsa County and support for law enforcement.  We must do the right thing regardless of the risk to protect each citizen and pursue criminals to keep all neighborhoods safe,” said Regalado.

“Citizens deserve professional, responsive and effective law enforcement throughout Tulsa County,” he said.

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Youth deer gun season this weekend

By Staff Report

OkWildlifeDeerOklahoma deer hunters 17 and younger have an opportunity to take a shot before other gun hunters during Youth Deer Gun Season this weekend (Oct. 16-18).

“The Youth Deer Gun Season is an ideal time to take a youngster out and hopefully bag that first buck or doe of the year,” said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

All youths participating in the Youth Deer Gun Season must be accompanied by an adult 18 older who is hunter education-certified (unless exempt). Participating youths do not have to be hunter education-certified but must follow the apprentice-designated license requirements.

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