Vandals Cause Destruction at Stillwater Locations
Over the weekend, vandals broke into and destroyed property at two different locations in Stillwater. The incidents occurred at the Stillwater Softball locker room at Couch Park and the south Stallard building belonging to local nonprofit MPower.
Stillwater Softball Locker Room
The Stillwater Softball locker room, which is shared with the SHS baseball team, was vandalized. The incident occurred just before the Lady Pioneer softball squad’s home opener against Norman. The rooms were trashed, furniture was broken, windows were shattered, and debris was scattered throughout the area.
MPower’s South Stallard Building
MPower, a local nonprofit that provides services and employment to individuals with developmental disabilities, also fell victim to vandalism. The south Stallard building, where MPower is located, was broken into and suffered similar destruction. The building houses job-training and placement programs, Adult Basic Education classes, and residential services.
According to MPower’s director, Amy Spiva, the vandalism is disheartening. The organization had to close its doors temporarily to clean up the damage. Almost every area of the building was affected, with broken windows, doors, toilets, sinks, and stolen items such as laptops and sound equipment.
MPower estimates the damages to be between $75,000 and $100,000. Immediate repairs are needed for plumbing and glass work. Replacement items can be purchased with funds from grants and fundraising partners. Monetary donations can be dropped off or mailed to MPower offices at 316 S. Stallard St, 74074.
Despite the setback, MPower is determined to continue with their planned End Of Summer celebration on Friday.
The Stillwater Police Department is currently investigating both cases but has not yet identified any suspects. Anyone with information related to the incidents is urged to call the SPD tip line at 405-533-TIPS.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. No Poverty
- Target 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance.
- Indicator 1.4.2: Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, with legally recognized documentation and who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and by type of tenure.
4. Quality Education
- Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
- Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- Indicator 8.5.2: Unemployment rate, by sex, age group, and persons with disabilities.
10. Reduced Inequalities
- Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
- Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Target 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
- Indicator 11.4.1: Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection, and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by type of heritage (cultural, natural, mixed, and World Heritage Centre designation), level of government (national, regional, and local/municipal), type of expenditure (operating expenditure/investment) and type of private funding (donations in kind, private non-profit sector, sponsorship, and public-private partnerships).
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
- Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| No Poverty | Target 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance. | Indicator 1.4.2: Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, with legally recognized documentation and who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and by type of tenure. |
| Quality Education | Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university. | Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex. |
| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Indicator 8.5.2: Unemployment rate, by sex, age group, and persons with disabilities. |
| Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. | Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities. |
| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage. | Indicator 11.4.1: Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection, and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by type of heritage (cultural, natural, mixed, and World Heritage Centre designation), level of government (national, regional, and local/municipal), type of expenditure (operating expenditure/investment) and type of private funding (donations in kind, private non-profit sector, sponsorship, and public-private partnerships). |
| Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere. | Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age. |
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