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Volume 53, Issue 16 September, 2015 Read us daily at www.city-sentinel.com Ten Cents

Page 4 Page 6 Page 12 Let’s believe it, and live it: Thou Shalt Not Kill Chef’s compete at 2nd annual Tree to Table Benefit Stars shone bright in the 2015 Oklahoma Senior Follies ANALYSIS Baboons in our midst and Fort Reno’s “redundant, outdated and duplicative” research -- Tax dollars at work? ism, it’s gratifying to see lead- since mid-2001 under a steady Part one of two-part ing news organizations paying series of grants from the Na- On Saturday, Sept 12, the second annual Hawkstock Music Festival 2015 will take place from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at an outdoor theater on the grounds of First Christian Church, at N.W. 36 and Walker. Photos provided. analysis attention to a real story that is tional Institute of Health. a bit off the beaten path. The program is not well- By Patrick B. McGuigan News9’s Kelly Ogle kicked known. Official reports are Outdoor Hawkstock Music Festival Editor off the renewed focus in July. sketchy when it comes to its Keying off aerial photo- costs or benefits. Just one month ago, a front- graphs taken by helicopter pi- Jessica Ganas, who has planned to benefit local high school page story in Oklahoma’s larg- lot/journalist Jim Gardner worked at animal research fa- By Darla Shelden and performances by the adja- est newspaper, building on ear- (whose work we normally see cilities around the country (but City Sentinel Reporter cent Jewel Box Theater. lier television reporting, de- in the context of storm cov- not with baboons), advocated With some help from lo- scribed recent problems in the erage or grass fires and such in discussions with Ogle more On Saturday, Sept. 12, the cal businesses, students, staff University of Oklahoma’s Ba- things), Ogle guided work on transparency, saying animals second annual Hawkstock Mu- and parents rebuilt the stage boon Research Program. a news package that raised at such programs “suffer, no sic Festival 2015 will take place area, cleaned up the concrete This is an old story, but in awareness of a baboon pro- matter how much enrichment from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at an out- seating, repaired and painted this era of increasingly limit- gram that was announced in you give them. … [M]y experi- door theater at First Christian weathered wooden seat backs, ed resources for good journal- 1999 and which has operated continued on page 3 Church of Oklahoma City, N.W. and cleared away years of over- 36 and Walker. grown brush and tree branch- This alfresco festival, held es. on the grounds of the iconic “We’ve enjoyed a great re- ”dome” church, will feature a lationship with First Chris- diverse lineup of local musical tian Church,” Lightner said. artists, food trucks and kid’s “They’re happy to have a use- activities. able outdoor theater again, and The free event benefits we’re pleased to have a place to Harding Fine Arts Academy, an hold a music fundraiser for a Oklahoma City public charter school that is near and dear to high school. us.” Bands, musical groups and Rev. John Malget, Senior solo artists are scheduled to During the 2nd annual Hawkstock Minister for First Christian entertain, according to orga- Music Festival, kids can decorate a Church said, “This project nizer Lance Lightner. “We’ve graffiti wall or get creative with face was literally an answer to our got two stages – one for acous- painting. prayers. It has been our hope to tic performers – for everything unteers worked hard to reno- use the amphitheater for out- from classical guitar to folk, in- vate the 3500-seat amphithe- door events, but we have nev- die, red-dirt, and rock and roll.” ater, which was built in 1957. er had the manpower to do the Prior to last year’s inaugural Previously, it had been the ven- improvements. This is a drawing of Fort Reno in what is now western Oklahoma, circa 1891. The fort was intended for “military purposes Hawkstock festival, school vol- ue for outdoor church services continued on page 11 exclusively” before its return to the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. CityRep and OCU collaborate on magical “Peter and the Starcatcher” Sept. 18-27 Staff Report

CityRep and OCU School of Musical Theatre will pres- ent the Oklahoma premiere of the five-time Broadway Tony Award winning hit, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” This magical play, deemed “an adult prequel to Peter Pan,” is a fast-paced, funny, sweetly charming sto- ry filled with laughter and en- chantment. Performances run from Sept. 18 - 27. Rick Elice wrote the play. Wayne Barker composed the music. The pair were inspired Appearing in the Oklahoma premiere of “Peter and the Starcatcher” are, from left, Jonathan Beck Reed as Black Stache, Hal Kolman as Lord Aster, Marcellus by the novel of Dave Berry Hankins as Robert Falcon Scott, Matthew Alvin Brown as Smee, Lance Marsh as and Ridley Pearson. Alf, and Jordan Jacobs as Peter. The production runs Sept. 18 - 27 at OCU’s Burg According to leaders of the Theatre. Oklahoma’s City’s equity theatre, CityRep, is collaborating with OCU’s From left: Sister Helen Prejean, Dr. Phil McGraw and Susan Sarandon advocate for a stay of execution for Richard Glossip Oklahoma City Repertory School of Musical Theatre for the production. Ticket information: 405-848-3761. on a special edition of The Dr. Phil Show on Aug. 31. Screenshot from Dr. Phil promotion. Theatre (CityRep), “This mag- Photos by mutzphotography.com. ical play takes you on a jour- Aster, Marcellus Hankins as Actress Susan Sarandon discusses her ney using the power of music Robert Falcon Scott, Matthew and story-telling to chroni- Alvin Brown as Smee, Lance activism seeking to stop Richard Glossip’s cle the adventures of an or- Marsh as Alf, Olivia Cinque- phan soon to be called Peter palmi as Molly and Jordan Ja- execution Pan, and Molly, a girl charged cobs as Peter. to protect a parcel of stardust The story promises to By Patrick B. McGuigan tually eliminate citizens. So but eighteen states as well as from falling into the wrong awaken the child in all of us. It Editor anyone who pays taxes is in- at District of Columbia have all hands. is described as “an adult pre- volved in the death penalty. found the death penalty to be “Imagine a creaking frigate quel” and is rated PG. Actress Susan Sarandon has “Philosophically, it never unconstitutional. with an orphan boy in its hold, From Sept. 18 - 27 the pro- long opposed capital punish- made sense to me to kill people “Basically, the death penalty a disguised pirate ship follow- duction will run at Burg The- ment. as a means to put an end to kill- diverts funds from schools, in- ing in the distance and a trunk atre, 2501 N. Blackwelder, on However, her activism has ing. Violence never solves any- frastructure, creating new jobs carrying stardust – the kind the east side of the Oklahoma intensified and become more thing and it bothers me what it and affordable housing. It’s rid- that could let a child float into City University campus. Eve- focused as she seeks to stop or says about us as a society. dled with mistakes, witness 150- Jonathan Beck Reed as Black Stache in the air or freeze him in time.” ning performances will be delay the scheduled Sept. 16 ex- “We as a nation are in a hor- plus exonerated nationwide and CityRep’s “Peter and the Starcatcher,” The production includes running Sept. 18 - 27 at OCU’s Burg at 8 p.m., with some Matinee ecution of Richard E. Glossip. rible club with countries like 10 men in Oklahoma. both professional actors and Theatre. Ticket information: 405-848- shows at 2 p.m. In an email exchange,The North Korea, Pakistan, Afghan- “Also, it takes 15 years on av- young performers training at 3761. To confirm details and City Sentinel asked Sarandon to istan, Somalia, China and Iran. I erage to execute a person on OCU. athan Beck Reed as Black check on prices, telephone explain what sparked her inter- believe we are better than that. death row, so it’s a painfully Performers include Jon- Stache, Hal Kolman as Lord 405-848-3761. est in the issue. She replied: My God is a loving, not wrath- long, drawn out road to any sort “The more I learned about ful, God.” of perceived justice.” our broken judicial system -- This question was also Wrapping up, Ms. Sarandon how badly, arbitrarily and ca- posed: Although the U.S. Consti- was asked what she might say A note to advertisers and potential advertisers priciously we apply the death tution allows for the death pen- to Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule for balance of 2015. penalty, how racist it is, how it alty, I know you’d like to see it if she had the opportunity to fails to deter crime and how it abolished in our country. Imag- speak to her directly about the October 2015 edtion December 2015 edition fails to give closure to victims’ ine you have a couple of hundred scheduled Glossip execution. Ad space reservation: Wednesday, Sept. 23 Ad space reservation: Friday, Nov. 20 families -- I found it to be one words in which to persuade a She commented: Ad content deadline: Thursday, Sept. 24, Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 24 of the most wasteful and inhu- typical Oklahoman to oppose the “It’s very clear in the case mane practices we embrace. penalty. What would you say? of Richard Glossip that we are November 2015 edition January 2016 edition “State sanctioned murder Sarandon answered, “You dealing with a flawed system ad space reservation: Wednesday, Oct. 21 Ad space reservation: Friday, Dec. 18 uses taxpayers’ money -- a lot of mention the US Constitution that allows a murderer to live Ad content deadline: Thursday, Oct. 22 Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 22 it -- to house, isolate and even- allowing for the death penalty, continued on page 4 Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter ‘WestFest’ on Western Avenue premiers on September 19 Staff Report

This month, the histor- ic Western Avenue premiers a brand new, free festival, WestFest, on Sept. 19 from 12 - 10 p.m. with live music, food trucks and a beer garden. Located on Western Ave. from N.W. 41 to N.W. 43, the street will be closed for this family-friendly event for par- ticipants to enjoy the new streetscape as well as the main On Sunday, Sept. 20, the AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City, the 5k Red Run and 1 Mile Fun Family Fun Run will take place at the stage for musicians. Myriad Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City. Photos provided. “We had submissions from more than 125 local and region- al bands who are eager to play,” 17th annual AIDS Walk steps off Sept. 20 said Western Ave. Director, Ra- chael Taylor. “Oklahoma is a in downtown Oklahoma City musically gifted state, so it has By Darla Shelden been a real challenge to narrow City Sentinel Reporter down the list of performers.” The music and food truck On Sunday, Sept. 20, the lineup for the festival will be AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City, announced by the end of the the 5k Red Run and 1 Mile month. project simultaneously occur- trucks scheduled, WestFest is Fun Family Fun Run will take Although there is a chance ring during the event, it’ll be to promote the existing bars, place at the Myriad Gardens construction will be under- the perfect time to show off our restaurants and retail that in downtown Oklahoma City. way during the festival, it will new, wider sidewalks and saf- make this area special. There All proceeds will go to benefit not deter the event organiz- er, more walkable historic dis- will be a beer garden located AIDS Walk OKC. ers from hosting the event in trict,” said Taylor. in the parking lot next to The “AIDS Walk OKC is excited the fall. “With our streetscape Even with rotating food Barrel with several local brew- to embark on our 17th annual eries. There will be exclusive AIDS Walk OKC and 7th An- beers brewed specifically for nual 5K RED Run,” said Verna the festival. Meadows, AIDS Walk Board While on Western Avenue, President. be sure to visit our faithful ad- “The event brings a diverse The 17th Annual OKC AIDS Walk, themed “Step Together,” is set for Sunday Sep- vertisers – the Western Con- group together in support of tember 20 at the Myriad Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City. cepts eateries, including Will’s those living with HIV/AIDS, Lobby Bar, Sushi Niko, and providing education and pre- Musashi’s. vention to reduce new infec- Feature sponsors for the fes- tions, and supplying a forum to tival include Bob Moore Suba- remember those we have lost ru, Midfirst Bank and Whole to the disease,” Meadows con- Foods Market. Supporting tinued. sponsors include Conventions In 2015 alone, the event had and More, Oklahoma Gazette an estimated 2,500 partici- and YelpOKC. pants and raised more than The Western Avenue Asso- $25,000 for the Oklahoma City ciation, according to its lead- area AIDS Service Organiza- ership, “serves to promote and tions. facilitate the good times and “We are most grateful to good finds on Western Ave. those who raise funds to sup- through community engage- port the campaign; the funds ment, small business support make it possible for us to con- and everything in between.” tinue our necessary work in the metro,” Meadows stated. 2015 AIDS Walk OKC board members: Seated are board president Verna Mead- “We are encouraging all ows, and James Siderias. Standing (L-R) Ray Freer, Matt Harney, Marty Coltrane, participants to pre-register on- Lisa Pitsiri, Nathan Watson and Cterling Combs. line and use The First Giving at 7:30 a.m with the start time titleholders in different pag- website (firstgiving.com/aid- to follow shortly after the 5K eant categories from local, swalkokc),” Meadows added. run. Registration is $25 in ad- state and national levels. Per- “This will give individuals and vance, $30 day of run, or $25 formers will be donating their teams the tools they need to with a new unused toy to do- tips to AIDS Walk of Oklaho- successfully share their cam- nate to Toys For Tots. ma City. paign through emails and so- Registration for the one- Vendor space is available for cial media, with a quick and mile AIDS Walk, themed “Step $50 for businesses wanting to easy as well as secure way to Together,” begins at 12:30 p.m. set up at the event. Nonprofits give.” and it will step off at 2 p.m. at supported by AIDS Walk OKC Registration for the Annu- the Myriad Botanical Gardens and sponsor tables are avail- al 5K Red Run, sponsored by on the southwest corner of able at no cost. Interested indi- Dell, will open at 7:30 a.m. and Reno and Robinson. The event viduals and organizations can will step off at 9 a.m. at Sheri- is free and open to the public. email their request for space dan Avenue, east of Robinson. Pre-registration for any of to [email protected]. Ven- Registration is $30 in advance the events, as well as team dors must provide their own or $35 on the day of the run. packets, are available now on- tables, chairs and tents. Participants on the day of the line at aidswalkokc.org or can Since 1998, the AIDS Walk of run can pay $30 by bringing a be obtained on the day of the Oklahoma City has locally dis- new unused toy to donate to event at the Myriad Gardens. tributed more than $660,000 Toys For Tots. Walk trophies will be giv- to fund local programs focus- The fee includes a T-shirt, en in the following categories: ing on HIV/AIDS prevention, fruit, sports drink, water, and a team with the most walkers; education, and direct services swag bag. walk team that raises the most to individuals and families liv- All Red Run participants money; individual who raises ing with HIV/AIDS. will receive a medal for finish- the most money; and individu- “Every dollar raised is spent ing. Trophies will be given to al or team who has raised the right here in Oklahoma City,” the top male and female fin- most money online through said Meadows. “Whether you isher. The run is sanctioned the First Giving website. run, walk or attend the event, CHECK OUT OUR and certified by USA Track & This year, instead of the you are helping us to help stop Field. New this year will be WEB SITE Pooch Parade, local perform- this terrible disease.” www.City-Sentinel.com the 1 mile Family Fun Run. Fun ers will provide live enter- Run Registration also begins tainment throughout the day. For more information, visit Many of the entertainers are aidswalkokc.org. Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 ANALYSIS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Baboons in our midst and Fort Baboons at Fort Reno, and dreams of Reno’s “redundant, outdated and justice deferred lotments of Native land, in duplicative” research -- tax dollars Part two of a two-part 1890, the reservation per se Analysis began to fade away. However, at work? Fort Reno was not included in By Patrick B. McGuigan that cession. That last sentence Analysis - part one cont. from page 1 Editor is not a matter of historical in- terpretation, but of historical ences and what I saw no mat- Before their encounters with fact. ter what you did, the condi- the white man, the Two Tribes (The land claim was explic- tions in the lab never make it – Cheyenne and Arapaho – itly recognized as recently as OK to what’s happening.” wandered where, when and as 1999, when John Leshy, a De- Ganas now works in New- they wished across the heart- partment of Interior [DOI] of- castle at a rescue/sanctuary, land of North America. ficer, analyzed the course of where monkeys (but not ba- With the coming of white events and accumulation of boons) used in experimenta- settlement to the Great Plains, precedents touching the area at tion can “retire,” News9, the in sometimes uneasy alliance, and around the fort.) CBS affiliate here, reported. the Tribes settled on five mil- Here’s a summary of the past Archie Hoffman, a U.S. military vet- OU officials have not want- lion acres in the northwestern 78 years in this sad story. eran and proud member of the Chey- ed to talk about the baboons, portion of what is now Oklaho- In 1937, 1,000 acres of addi- enne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, but early this month Andrew ma. tional Fort Reno lands were fought throughout his life for return of the area at and around Fort Reno to his Kittle reported for The Okla- Pressure mounted to restrict transferred to what became the people. File photo. homan that University Presi- An Oklahoma City television news story about the Baboon Research Program at their home area. Boundaries of Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in the historic Fort Reno has reopened discussion about the status of the land at and land from returning to the Two dent David Boren had ordered a joint reservation were fash- U.S. Department of Justice. surrounding the old military post. News9 photo. Tribes, despite treaties and the a “full internal review” of the ioned in an executive order When the Indian Claims Grant order of 1869. school’s use of animal test- and Arapaho Tribes of Okla- the Agriculture Department during the administration of Commission (ICC) studied Na- As a flimsy way to retain ing at the facility located at homa were promised, in 1869, did not disagree), deemed the President Ulysses S. Grant in tive land claims in 1946, the “military” land use, the Agri- historic Fort Reno in western that land at and around the facility “redundant, outdated 1869. fort lands were still in military culture Department contracted Oklahoma. post would be used for “mili- and duplicative.” A subsequent executive or- use, so commissioners took no with the U.S. Foreign Aid Ser- Kittle reported OU “has tary purposes exclusively,” the The last time I delved into der during the administration action concerning the facility vice to train mules for use in been cited numerous times in area has for more than a half- the ARS station, its annual of President Chester A. Arthur, (by then an Army “remount” Greece and Turkey. The Two recent years for not complying century been retained by the budget was $2.1 million, with in 1883, reserved 9,500 acres of station). Tribes did not have an op- with the federal Animal Wel- federal government and pro- fewer than a dozen employees. that reservation for “military In 1948, with Fort Reno no portunity to inject their land fare Act,” and that the Fort vided to non-military uses. The modest work at Marshall purposes exclusively” – with longer needed and scheduled claim, as the shift took place Reno program “sends baboons Problem is that that Two costs about $230,000, and has an explicit proviso that if and for phaseout, approximately without congressional hear- all over the country to other Tribes were promised in 1869 been carried out with the help when the U.S. military no lon- 8,500 acres were “transferred” ings. Then, in 1951, the “new” research institutions and labo- that if and when the land was of Oklahoma State University. ger needed the land, it would to the U.S. Department of Ag- use of the land was extended ratories.” no longer needed for the U.S. Bottom line: Whatever its real return to the tribes. Fort Reno riculture. for three years. One of Boren’s aides, Military, it would revert to the value, the ARS work at Fort was intended to protect both In some ways, that dubious In 1954, the military shifted spokesman James Tomasek, Native Americans. Reno can be done elsewhere, settlers and tribes, and in some shift was the key moment in gears again, saying it needed said Boren – who cited the Aside from the Baboon re- and can be done cheaper. The ways it functioned as such. the U.S. government’s appar- public’s “interest” in the pro- search, there also is an Ag- historic literature on the work At the time of individual al- ent intentions to prevent the continued on page 10 gram after News9’s reporting ricultural Research Service there indicated the facility – wants a review to help deter- facility (Grazing Lands Re- costs much more than the val- mine if the program is “com- search Laboratory) at what is ue of the work done merits. pliant” with research proto- deemed the “Fort Reno Sci- Over the past several de- cols. And, OU is looking at its ence Park.” cades, Congress has devel- research to see if programs That ARS station has been oped the habit of pushing are sustainable in an era of designated for closure at times through another appropria- “declining or uncertain feder- (and was even deemed “excess tions bill every few years to al research funding.” property”), but congressional spend good money after bad Over the life of the baboon maneuvers have extended the to upgrade facilities at what research, Kittle reported, the life of the federal Agriculture we now call the “Park.” “long-running” baboon pro- unit which conducts research Hasn’t this gone on long gram has received sustain- done just as well or better enough? ing grants from NIH. For the elsewhere (including at the Why use a “Science Park” to 2015 fiscal year, the sum was small town of Marshall). impede fulfillment of promis- $1,260,949. Estimates are the Almost two decades ago, es made repeatedly in modern total since 2001 is at least $25 ABC News concluded in a political campaigns to combat million. “Your Money” piece that con- wasteful federal spending? New interest in this par- tinuance of the station at Fort And why, for that matter, is ticular program raises an op- Reno was a “form of national the U.S. government holding portunity to renew scrutiny pork.” on to several thousand acres of the varied activities taking That was not merely an ex- which that same government place at the historic military pression of journalistic opin- pledged would revert to its post. ion. The Congressional Re- original owners, in due time? This facility houses the University of Oklahoma’s Baboom Research Program, located at historic Fort Reno in western Okla- Although the Cheyenne search Service in 1994 (and www.CapitolBeatOK.com homa. News9 photo.

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To The Editor: else it would help his case. For nor Fallin, go to ok.gov/gov- From a British observer: Please grant Richard On Sept. 16, Oklahoma is his testimony, at trial, Sneed ernor. A petition to stop Rich- scheduled to execute Richard got life, while Richard Glossip ard Glossip’s execution can be Glossip a reprieve Glossip. He did not commit was sentenced to death. found by typing “Save Rich- To the Editor: for Richard who is currently the murder, and is very likely Richard Glossip had no re- ard Glossip” into any browser scheduled for execution on innocent of any involvement. cord of violence, no prior ar- or server. To learn more about I will begin by declaring September 16th. Richard has The murderer was Justin rests, and had an excellent the case, visit sisterhelen.org/ that I am not a native but am always maintained his inno- Sneed, who killed Barry Van work record. In prison for richard. in fact from the United King- cence and he is believed in Treese with a baseball bat in 18 years, Glossip has been a dom. I will also declare up this by many who know him 1997. Glossip, Sneed and Van model prisoner, showing no front that it is my natural in- far better than I ever will. Treese all worked at the motel sign of “future dangerous- clination to oppose the death Sixty days could be vital where Van Treese’s body was ness.” penalty at all times and in in proving his innocence and found. Across America, only one all circumstances, but surely saving his life. I hope that you Under interrogation, Sneed in 100 murders results in a whatever our individual take and your readers will join me confessed to the murder, but death sentence. Even death on capital punishment no one in asking Governor Fallin to was encouraged to name oth- penalty supporters agree that would want to see an inno- gift this time to Richard’s le- ers involved. Sneed was told death should be only for “the cent man executed. gal team, it could be the gift that if he were the only per- worst of the worst.” Richard And that brings me to of life. petrator he would face the ul- Glossip does not come close Richard Glossip. timate punishment. He even- to that standard. I, and many others, have Thank you and God bless, tually named Richard Glos- Nobody wants an inno- written to Governor Fallin Ben Etterley sip as ordering the murder for cent man executed. Governor to ask for a 60 day reprieve Richard Glossip United Kingdom money. Mary Fallin can stay Richard No physical evidence ever Glossip’s execution or com- linked Richard Glossip to the mute his sentence. She must murder. The only evidence hear from hundreds of Okla- Sincerely, against him was Sneed’s testi- homans urging her to prevent Nathaniel Batchelder Foes of death penalty continue to advocate for mony, given with the prompt this miscarriage of justice. Director, The Peace House, that if he implicated someone To phone or email Gover- Oklahoma City Glossip’s life Staff Report Gov. Mary Fallin said the ex- ecution of Glossip, convicted On Aug. 28, the U.S. Su- in the ‘murder-for-hire’ kill- preme Court rebuffed a peti- ing, should go forward. In re- tion from lawyers for Richard sponse, OK-CADP leaders is- To the Editor: E. Glossip, scheduled to die sued new pleas. on Sept. 16. Connie Johnson, OK-CADP I must admit that, living Undeterred by the High chair was “shocked and dis- outside of the state of Okla- Court, members of the Okla- appointed that the governor homa, I had never heard of homa Coalition to Abolish the …is unwilling to even consid- Richard Glossip or of his pre- Death Penalty (OK-CADP) er that we may have Richard dicament. After doing so, it’s continued to press their case, Glossip’s execution wrong. It safe to say that I’m more than hoping to prevent Glossip’s is disheartening that neither a little disturbed. execution. she nor the Pardon & Parole I’m not going to pretend “We at the Oklahoma Co- Board is willing to be educat- to know the specifics of the alition to Abolish the Death ed specifically about what’s case, nor will I play “arm- Penalty are disappointed at wrong. ...” chair detective.” This is not the United States Supreme Johnson continued, “Citi- a case of “Law and Order,” Court’s recent decision to re- zens must hold the state of Connie Johnson it is the life of a real, living, ject a request for a new hear- Oklahoma accountable before breathing man. ing for Richard Glossip,” said we murder a man who is pos- a crime and because of that If there is even the slightest Rev. Adam Leathers, OK- sibly innocent. The question claim, you were facing your of possibilities that Mr. Glos- CADP spokesperson. “It is that begs an answer is, “Can own death in a little over a sip is in fact innocent, then ishment, and yet it appears when using experimental le- now up to the people of Okla- the state reverse a mistake?” month from now...what would it stands to reason that ev- that Mr. Glossip could be thal drugs), at least grant Mr. homa to makes their voices Or will we just cavalierly say, you expect from your govern- ery effort should be made to (and maybe has been already) Glossip a reprieve so as to heard to our state’s leadership ‘Oh well.’” ment? 60 days is a small price spare what could be the tak- subject to that very thing. give him a better chance at The former state senator to pay to avoid killing an in- ing of a human life from the The great state of Oklaho- proving his innocence. concluded, saying the daugh- nocent man.” hands of the state. ma, led by Governor Fallin, ter of Justin Sneed, serving Knight, the attorney, said at A government’s role, first should fight for the uphold- Jason Damon life without parole for Van that time, “It is indisputable, and foremost, should be the ing of human dignity and if Franciscan Action Treece’s murder, “wrote that even by the governor’s office, protection of its citizens from not completely abolish the Network he bargained with the police that the only evidence against arbitrary and excessive pun- death penalty (particularly Washington, DC and lied on Richard Glossip in Mr. Glossip was the testimo- order to avoid the death pen- ny of Sneed, who admitted to alty himself. ... killing Mr. Van Treese, lied “The governor ... may not about it to police when he was Actress Susan Sarandon discusses her have the authority to grant questioned, and gave his tes- any inmate clemency without timony only to save himself activism seeking to stop Richard Glossip’s a recommendation from the from the death penalty. Pardon and Parole Board but “The two trials in this case execution … she does have an opportuni- proved only that this case is continued from page 1 Mr. Sneed didn’t even men- ing an innocent man, or at least ty to ensure mercy and com- rife with factual problems. tion Richard in his first few a man who is innocent beyond a Rev. Adam Leathers passion by not causing the No one should be put to death life in a medium security prison statements. Then after being reasonable doubt, and that they state of Oklahoma to kill an based only upon the word of a while Richard, who has no mo- interrogated by police on a vid- have the right to ask Governor -- this is an injustice.” innocent man.” convicted murderer. … tive or evidence linking him to eo, you can see the deal for life Fallin for a stay, not clemency; As The City Sentinel went to Rev. Leathers said on Au- the murder and no previous re- being brokered as long as Mr. just the chance to give this man press on Aug. 31, Don Knight, gust 15, “We hope and pray “If you have … informa- cord of any kind, to be on death Sneed implicates someone else. a decent hearing. the Colorado attorney fight- that the Spirit will move with- tion, please call Don Knight row. “None of this was presented “Oklahoma has been waiting ing to present information he in her heart and she will re- at 303-797-1645. It is our hope “The only thing linking Rich- at Richard’s two trials and so 17 years to kill him, surely an- believes compels Glossip’s consider. More importantly, that Governor Fallin will re- ard Glosssip to the crime is the now he sits waiting for his life other 60 days is negligible when exoneration, not execution, we ask the people of Okla- consider and agree to meet testimony of a scared 19-year- to end on Sept. 16. a man’s life hangs in the bal- planned to discuss the case in homa this: If one person, with us prior to the date of the old named Justin Sneed who “The people of Oklahoma ance.” For more information, go new detail with reporters. who had his life to gain from scheduled execution.” didn’t have a lawyer. need to know that they are kill- to sisterhelen.org/richard. In mid-August, Oklahoma it, claimed you committed Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 BUSINESS/HEALTH See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter

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True North – Oklahomans praise slain Commissioner of Labor Mark Costello By Patrick B. McGuigan Attorney General Scott Editor Pruitt remembered Costello’s joy in debate and discussion. Monday afternoon (Aug. Leading Democrats joined 24), Cathy Costello – wife of the chorus of mourners, in- Oklahoma Commissioner of cluding state Senate Minor- Labor Mark Costello – issued ity Leader John Sparks, D- a statement concerning his Norman, and state Rep. Rich- death: ard Morrissette, D-Oklahoma “There are no words to ex- City. press the shock and sadness House Minority Leader that our family has experi- Scott Inman, D-Del City, who enced. … The outpouring of spoke at a Memorial Service emotion and support our fam- for Costello on Thursday, ily feels is tremendous. Aug. 27, said the slain con- “Our son, Christian Costel- servative “will be missed at lo, has experienced many dif- the Capitol. He was a man of ficulties over the past several Mark Costello conviction and clear purpose years. Christian, like thou- ic death of ... Mark Costello. who loved to engage in dis- sands of Oklahomans, strug- Mark was passionate about cussions about ideas and pol- gles with a mental health our nation, conservative fis- icies intended to move Okla- disease and like many fami- cal principles, and the people homa forward. I considered lies we did our best to sup- of our state.” Mark a friend and am simply port him. Mark was commit- Gov. Mary Fallin ordered stunned by the senselessness ted to being there for his son flags at state facilities to fly at of this tragedy.” and provided whatever help half-mast through week’s end, Inman’s remarks at the he could as a father.” Mrs. and arranged for his body to Capitol memorial service Costello sought prayers “as lie in state at the Capitol on were a strong affirmation of our family tries to cope with Aug. 27. And, Fallin said in confidence in Costello’s walk and understand this life- a statement, “Oklahoma has as a follower of Christ. changing tragedy.” lost a dedicated public ser- House SpeakerJeffrey Hick- Christian Costello mur- vant and a good man.” man, R-Fairview, reflected on dered his father on Sunday Three of Costello’s fellow Costello’s “happy warrior” night, August 23. Days al- statewide elected officials personality: “What I most ad- ter, Commissioner Costel- stressed respect for a fallen mired about him was the re- lo’s wife and remaining chil- colleague. spect he would show to those dren sought protective or- Auditor and Inspector Gary who might disagree with him ders against Christian, who Jones reflected, “I’ve had the on an issue, not making it per- remains in jail, and his girl pleasure of knowing Mark a sonal and looking for ways to friend. long time. His leadership and work together on different is- Cascades of positive com- statesmanship will be missed. sues in the future. Sadly, that ments emerged, reflecting Mary Jane and I grieve with is a trait becoming more rare on Mark’s conservative poli- his family as we all mourn his in politics.” cy preferences, his joy in the loss and celebrate his life.” Rep. David Brumbaugh, R- battle of ideas, and friendship Corporation Commissioner Broken Arrow, said Costello with many. Leaders and activ- Dana Murphy said, “He was “didn’t just talk about limited ists alike said they were pray- a man of honor, courage, and government but accomplished ing for the slain leader’s fam- principle as well as a faith- it in his agency through cost ily. ful, supportive, generous, savings, consolidation and U.S. Sen. James Lankford, and helpful husband, father, fleet management.” R-Oklahoma City, said, “My friend and public servant who Senate President Pro Temp family is stunned and deeply was passionate about Oklaho- Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, grieved to hear of the trag- ma and its people.” continued on page 6 Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 HEALTH/COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Oklahoma Chefs invited to compete in explores integrating healthcare 2nd annual Tree to Table Benefit By Darla Shelden through the Mind, Body & Spirit City Sentinel Reporter

continued from page 5 Chefs and caterers through- out Oklahoma are invited to extensively and offering analy- compete in the 2nd Annual Tree sis on-air. to Table Benefit on Monday, Galbreath is the Director for Oct. 19. This epicurean event the SAMHSA-HRSA Center for challenges competitors to cre- Integrated Health Solutions op- ate a sweet or savory dish that erated by the National Coun- incorporates ingredients from cil for Behavioral Health. She trees, such as apples, chocolate, leads several learning com- almonds or olives. Other ingre- munities and provides consul- dients may be used as well. tation to improve screening The competition will take and referrals to mental health place at the Oklahoma City treatment that creates struc- Farmer’s Public Market. Kathryn Goodwin Gant, Farm Manager at Arcadia Organic Farm, attends the 2014 tures for collaborative care for Tree to Table Benefit in Oklahoma City. Photo provided. Head Judge will be Oklahoma shared patients, and increases native celebrity chef Rick Bay- able. The awards presentation ria, Christine Dowd of Aunt Pit- access to primary care services The 21st Annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium’s plenary speakers will fea- ture Dr. Jeffrey Rediger and Laura Galbreath. Photos provided. less, the owner/chef of Frontera will be held at 7:30 p.m. typat’s, Chase Doyle of Jazmoz for persons with mental illness. Fresco in San Francisco and The chefs must have a cater- Bourbon St. Café, Melissa Aust Rediger, is a medical direc- ical Seminary. He publishes in derson Cooper 360. 2009 Bravo Top Chef Masters ing license, prepare their dish of Stella Modern Italian Cui- tor at McLean Hospital in Bos- the fields of medicine, psychi- The conference is worth 14 winner. Judging along with Bay- off-site and bring their own sine, Teresa Walters of Running ton, Massachusetts, and is on atry, and spirituality. Dr. Redi- Continuing Education Credits less, will be long-time Oklaho- chafing dishes or serving trays. Wild Catering, and the 2014 the faculty of Harvard Medical ger is the founder of the Center (CEU). ma City chef John Bennett, and Four cash prizes will be Tree to Table Champion Ryan School. A licensed physician for Psychological and Spiritual Register now at mhaok.org/ Dave Cathey, food editor of The awarded at the event, includ- Parrott of Picasso Café. and board-certified psychia- Development. He has been fea- zarrow. For more information Oklahoman newspaper. ing the Fan Favorite, which will Each competitor will be giv- trist, he also has a master of di- tured on the Oprah Winfrey call 918-585-1213 or 405-943- Tickets to the VIP reception be chosen by event attendees. en $250 to purchase ingredi- vinity from Princeton Theolog- Show, the Dr. Oz Show, and An- 3700. with Chef Bayless at 5:30 p.m. The judging panel will allo- ents, listing in all press releases are $150 each. Tickets include a cate the Best Savory Dish, Best and signage at the event and an VIP “swag” bag, open bar pass Sweet Dish and the Tree to Ta- 8-foot table on which to serve and reserved seating for the ble Champion. their dish and promote their main event. Current competitors include business. Individual tickets are $75 Barbara Mock and Michelle Last year approximately 150 each or two for $100. Tick- Wicks of Kam’s Kookery, Kevin guests sampled thirteen delec- ets provide entry to the event Lee of Vast, David Henry of The table dishes from a list of local at 6:30 p.m. to sample all the Coach House, Dave Leibold of competitors and voted on their chef’s creations and one drink the Metro Wine Bar and Bistro, Fan Favorite. ticket. A cash bar will be avail- KC Ortega of the Wedge Pizze- continued on page 9

True North – Oklahomans praise slain Planned Parenthood’s CHOICES 2015 gala set to Commissioner of Labor Mark Costello support needed health and education services continued from page 5 We have lost a great man.” A Rosary was recited at St. By Darla Shelden David Arnett of the Tulsa Monica’s on Aug. 28. After City Sentinel Reporter Today news website, in re- prayers, Anna-Marie Costel- deemed his friend “a mod- flective comments, wrote, lo, eldest daughter of Mark CHOICES 2015, an annual art el public servant, and we are “Mark Costello was a friend and Cathy, requested prayers sale, silent auction, and dinner all better for the example and to all. He stood boldly for re- for repose of his soul, a re- benefiting Planned Parenthood legacy he leaves behind.” sponsible governance and as flection of traditional Roman of Central Oklahoma, will be Others sending statements a conservative, put his prin- Catholic beliefs. She asked held Saturday, Sept.19 at the included two members of ciples successfully into play for intercessory prayers for National Cowboy and Western the U.S. House, Tom Cole, R- in the public policies of the all her family, including the Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 Moore, and Steve Russell, R- Oklahoma Labor Department. brother who murdered Mark. St. in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City. I will miss Mark’s humor, Analysts at the Oklahoma Beginning at 5 p.m., the si- Pam Pollard of the state wisdom, faithful fellowship, Council of Public Affairs, in a lent-auction will be held in the Federation of Republican public insight and personal joint statement, said Costello museum’s long hall and the Pa- Women, praised Costello as friendship.” “was everywhere. If someone tron Champagne Reception “a great example of a leader A dean of conservative was trying to make their com- and Art Preview will take place who worked in government, commentary, Mike McCar- munity better, get involved in in the S.B. Burk Burnett Board not for government.” She lat- ville, said the murdered lead- the political process, or host a Room. The All Guest Art Sale er organized a Memorial for er “was chief among the good group committed to freedom, opens at 5:30 p.m. The dinner Costello. guys. I enjoyed conversations Mark was there, fully engaged and program will begin at 7:30 Several journalists with him over lunch. He was in mind, body, and spirit. … p.m. in the Sam Noble Room. sketched Costello’s merits as a steadfast defender of the “We are grateful to have The event, which raises a “player” in the public arena Constitution and rule of law.” known and been led by Mark funds for general operations since his first election in 2010. David van Risseghem post- Costello and remember him and educational programs in Steve Byas of The Oklahoma ed updates and comments fre- most for his keen sense of and central Oklahoma, will feature Constitution newspaper was quently at his “Sooner Poli- commitment to True North.” special guest speaker the Hon- succinct: “This is so horrible. tics” website. The featured art at this year’s PPCO CHOICES Gala is a watercolor by artist Lisa Jean Allswede, titled Our Words Define Us. The piece, signed by special guest speaker Senator Wendy Davis, represents the pink tennis shoes she wore during her historic 13 hour filibuster. Photos provided. orable Wendy Davis. Ms. Davis is an attorney, au- thor, former Texas state sena- tor and 2014 Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee. From humble beginnings and as a single parent Davis put herself through school be- ginning with community col- lege. She earned a scholarship to Texas Christian University where she graduated first in her class. She went on to Har- vard Law School graduating with honors. Davis is perhaps best known for her historic 13-hour fili- CHOICES 2015, an annual art sale, buster in the Texas Senate to silent auction, and dinner benefiting kill a legislative effort that Planned Parenthood of Central Okla- homa, will be held Saturday, Sept.19 would have dramatically re- featuring guest speaker, the Honor- duced women’s access to abor- able Wendy Davis. tion care services in her state. She is widely recognized as a leader in the area of women’s Faith Directory healthcare. Davis has shown passion on First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. Human Diversity, Christian Unity human rights issues, includ- “In the heart of our city with a heart for the Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. A light of love in a dark world of hurt Sunday world.” 1201 N. Robinson Saturday Holy Eucharist: 5 p.m. 9:30 am S.S., 10:50 am Worship ing her efforts to secure pas- Ph. 232-4255 www.fbcokc.org Sunday 6 pm, Wednesday 6 pm activities www. sage of the Texas equal pay for Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help olivetbaptistokc.com equal work law; fighting for a.m. Wednesday: Dinner 5p.m.; 3214 N. Lake Ave., OKC, OK 73118 consumer protections in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Bible Study 6 p.m. Thurs: SALT (Study & Lunch Ph. 525-2349 lending, insurance and elec- Rev. John Malget, Senior Minister Together) 11:45a.m. Pastor: Rev. John Metzinger tricity arenas; championing ef- Weekend Masses: Sat. @ 5 p.m., Sun. @ 8 a.m., 36th & N. Walker, OKC, 73118 forts against voter suppression; St. Joseph Old Cathedral 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. (V.N.) Phone: 525 -6551 and advocating for victims of 307 N.W. 4th St., OKC, OK 73101 Sundays: Expressions Community Fellowship Ph. 235-4565 Church School- 9:30 Worship- 10:30 sexual assault resulting in leg- “A place where you can be who God created Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; fccokc.org islation to clear a backlog of you to be” Sunday @ 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. over 20,000 untested rape kits Worship experiences: Sundays Church of the Open Arms NOON - Spanish Service, Weekday Masses: among several other major leg- 11 AM & 5:30 PM at 4010 N. Youngs Blvd in “No matter who you are, or where you are on Mon-Fri. @ Noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation: islative reforms. Oklahoma City. (405) 761-1878 life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Sat. 3:15 p.m. Though Davis was unsuc- or visit www.expressionsokc.com United Church of Christ 3131 N Penn, OKC 73112 cessful in her bid to become St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Olivet Baptist Church Fridays, 4pm- Food Pantry N.W. 7th and Robinson Texas’ first Democratic gov- 1201 NW 10 OKC OK 73106 Sundays, 10:45am- Worship www.stpaulsokc.org Ph. 235-3436 ernor in 20 years, she shat- Traditional Worship, Practical Ministries openarms.org continued on page 7 Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Planned Parenthood’s CHOICES 2015 gala set to support needed health and education services continued from page 6 tered records in both fundrais- ing and volunteer recruitment. With over $43 million raised in her gubernatorial race, she is proud of the fact that the av- erage donation to her race was only $103, with over 183,000 individual contributors from across the country. “It’s such a thrill for us to host Wendy Davis,” said Mar- ilyn Artus, CHOICES 2015 Chair. “Like Ms. Davis, PPCO is committed to helping those During the inaugural 2014 Oklahoma Conference of Churches Art Auction, Oklahoma City artist Sam Echols painted a por- individuals still challenged by trait of Madison McGuire live during the evening. This year’s event, which included an outdoor wine and cheese reception, the healthcare system. From was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral East Gardens. Photo provided. the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. OCC hosts several fall events to “Planned Parenthood helps individuals better understand their own bodies, the challeng- further work in the faith community es they face, and all available By Darla Shelden raphy, books, sculpture, wood- phasis will be on poverty, edu- options. Keeping our services City Sentinel Reporter working, and art by children. cation, immigration, criminal accessible will never be more Participating artists includ- justice and the environment. important than it is now.” The Oklahoma Conference ed Norman Brown, Sue Hale, On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the The art sale will showcase Marilyn Artus, CHOICES 2015 Event Chair, is one of the 36 premier artists that of Churches (OCC) recently Leo Luna, Rosetta Funches, third “Getting to know OCC” dozens of works by 36 premier will be featured during the Art Sale, which raises funds for Planned Parenthood held its 3rd Annual Art Auction Linda Williams, the Rev. Tony luncheon will be held at Crown of Central Oklahoma’s general operations and educational programs. Photo by artists, including featured art- JD Merryweather. on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The event Moon, Debra Van Swearin- Heights Christian Church, ist Lisa Jean Allswede, as well was scheduled to take place in gen, the Rev. Dr. Robin Mey- 4020 N. Western. as Bert Seabourn, Denise Du- able for purchase at the silent Affairs Coordinator and Shelly St. Paul’s Cathedral East Gar- ers, Shawn Meyers, the Rev. Dr. “I am excited that OCC will ong, Diane Coady, Suzanne auction.” Seek, Clinic Coordinator will den, 127 N.W. 7 St., in Oklaho- William Bentley, Bill Gorden, be conducting two ‘back-to- Mears, Paul Medina, Sue Moss The emcee for the evening receive the Outstanding Staff ma City. Penny Shorow, Perla Goody, back’ events at Crown Heights Sullivan and others. will be entertainment profes- Service Award. The reception included a John Russell, Glenda Radigon- Christian Church,” Tabbernee Guests will bid on more than sional Cacky Poarch. Individual tickets are $100. selection of complimentary da and Linda Kukuk. stated. 100 silent auction items and That evening PPCO will rec- Patron levels begin at $150 for wines and cheeses and other Musical artists Clinton “The first event, the ‘Get packages ranging from restau- ognize various individuals for one ticket, $300 for two, $600 beverages, accompanied with Trench and John Cross pro- to Know OCC’ luncheon, will rant and retail gift certificates their support. Award recipients for four, $1,200 for eight, $2,500 live music. vided the evenings’ entertain- highlight OCC’s very impor- to sporting event tickets and include: Darla Shelden – The for 10 and up. The exhibit featured donated ment. tant work in ecumenical and themed packages. Sally Mock Friend of Planned “There’s something for ev- artwork from local and region- Wine was again provid- Interfaith bridge-building, Keri Parks, Director of Ex- Parenthood Award; Martha eryone,” said Parks. “It’s also al artists. ed by Joullian Vineyards of long-term disaster recovery, ternal Affairs said, “Our fea- Hardwick – The Margaret an opportunity to thank those “Art and religion have been Monterey, California, which and social justice ministry.” tured art this year is a water- Sanger Legacy Award; Former who’ve been so generous and integrally related since the be- is owned and co-founded by The luncheon starts at noon, color by artist Lisa Jean Alls- State Senator Connie Johnson – supportive toward Planned ginning of human existence,” Oklahoma City businessman with check-in beginning at 11:45 wede, titled Our Words Define The Rod Frates Choice Award; Parenthood of Central Oklaho- said The Rev. Dr. William Tab- and philanthropist Richard a.m. This is a free lunch, but Us. The piece represents the Ken Stein – The 2015 Volun- ma. bernee, OCC executive direc- “Dick” Sias. there will be request for dona- pink tennis shoes Senator Wen- teer of the Year Award; and tor. “Often it is through art The Art Auction is a fun- tions to support OCC’s minis- dy Davis wore during her his- Dana Stone, M.D. PPCO Board For more information and that we find the closest con- draising and “friend-raising” try. toric, 11-hour filibuster. The President – the Board Service to make reservations, call 405- nection to God.” event for OCC. It helps fund The following meeting, from featured art is autographed by Award. 528-0221, ext. 304 or visit ppcok. Art categories featured oils, work in the faith communi- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., will be held for Wendy Davis and will be avail- Danielle Williams, External org. pen & ink, watercolors, photog- ty throughout Oklahoma. Em- continued on page 9 Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Langston OKC Campus to host Drumbeat Festival dedicated to ending violence By Darla Shelden spoken word, art, entertain- City Sentinel Reporter ers of all kinds, together with community leaders, local busi- The first annual Drumbeat nesses and community ser- Festival was held last month, vice agencies, add in games, Aug. 22, at Langston Universi- crafts, fun and great food from ty’s OKC Campus, 4205 N. Lin- the metro’s best food trucks coln Blvd., in Oklahoma City. and restaurants, and you have The free festival took place the perfect recipe for a great from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. event,” Landry stated. With events both inside and The children’s area featured out, the festival was an Oklaho- crafts, storytelling, dancing ma City extravaganza of music, and fun for the youngest at- dance, arts, performance, food, tendees. fun, vendors, crafts, activities Participants enjoyed a wide and more. array of artists and entertain- The band Original Flow performed last month during the Drumbeat Festival at “The Drumbeat Festival was ers, including Jackie Jackson; Langston University in Oklahoma City. Photo provided. a community-wide celebra- Marsha Jackson as “The Real tion of peace and unity. It is The first annual Drumbeat Festival, a community wide celebration of peace and Miss Jackson;” Lotto & Breeze; guitar and traditional instru- from clothing and accessories aimed at ending violence in our unity aimed at ending violence, was recently held at Langston University’s Okla- the Everything Goes Dance ments for a stimulating mix of to hand-crafted goods. Free homa City campus located at 4205 N. Lincoln Blvd., in Oklahoma City. neighborhoods and supporting Studio’s Flamenco Fantastico traditional and contemporary snow cones were offered for the work of M.A.N.101 (Made Landry. “Several thousand at- organizations were on hand to dance company; Spirit of Mex- music that incorporates ele- the first 500 kids Aware Now) in keeping young tendees showed up this year. present information on their ico Folkloric Ensemble; The ments of folk, rock, blues and “We hope that you were able men out of the prison system,” The event is dedicated to end- services and programs. Hip Hop Crew; and the Senior, bluegrass. to take part in our event this said organizer Camille Landry. ing violence in our city and Some of the metro’s favorite Youth & Junior companies. Church choirs, high school year, and experience the pride The M.A.N. 101 program showcasing the amazing tal- food vendors were there during The Argentine Tango group bands, the Classen SAS guitar we take in our community,” seeks to make responsible ents and diversity of our com- the Festival including Bobo’s presented demonstrations and ensemble, the Dragon dancers Landry said. members of the community out munity.” Chicken, C-N-D’s Chicken on a free Argentinean tango les- of St. Andrew Dung Lac Cath- The Drumbeat Festival was of people with troubled pasts, Representatives from com- Stick, Chef Ramona’s Gumbo & sons, followed by a perfor- olic Church, and a variety of presented by Zenn Events or who need mentorship on munity groups such as the Greens, BBQ , street tacos, and mance by the Tanguero team poets, speakers, soloists and OKC. how to become a citizen. Oklahoma City Police and Fire a wide variety of other delecta- of Martha & David Wells. groups provided their talent to “The Drumbeat Festival was Departments, EMSA, the Met- ble faire was available for pur- Father-daughter duo Chet the festival. For more information, call Oklahoma City’s biggest street ropolitan Library, as well as chase. and Juniper Walcott enter- In addition, vendors were 405-240-9777, or email Drum- party of the summer,” added health, educational and service “Take great music, dance, tained guests with their banjos, available selling everything [email protected]. OCU PA Program Gets Boost from Presbyterian Health Foundation, OSU Best in the West’ Staff Report “We are grateful for this Science Center programs in ical professionals. The orga- Physician Assistant program, hundred colleges in the re- generous grant from our Oklahoma City and Tulsa. nization focuses largely on visit okcu.edu/physician-as- gion, titled “2016 Best Colleg- The brand new Physician friends at the Presbyterian OCU’s program will focus basic medical research, bio- sistant, or call (405) 208-5094. es: Region by Region” which Assistant program at Okla- Health Foundation. These on educating physician assis- technology and exemplary In other education news, is featured at the website homa City University recent- funds will boost our efforts to tants with a strong empha- quality healthcare initiatives Oklahoma State University princetonreview.com. ly received a $50,000 grant address the critical need for sis on providing primary care for Oklahomans. According to is one of the best colleges in The Princeton Review edi- from the Presbyterian Health more highly trained medical in community hospitals and the foundation, its contribu- the West according to The tors made selections based on Foundation. providers throughout Oklaho- clinics. Classes are scheduled tions to the medical commu- Princeton Review, an educa- data the company collected PHF recently awarded $3 ma,” said OCU President Rob- to begin in January, with an nity are designed to help pro- tion services company, which from administrators, staff vis- million in medical education ert Henry. initial cohort of 36 students. pel Oklahoma to the forefront lists the university among its its to schools over the years, and research grants to organi- Oklahoma City Universi- PHF’s stated priority is of research, breakthroughs 125 “Best in the West” recom- the perspectives of college zations which the foundation ty is only the second institu- developing medical break- and innovations. mended schools. The desig- counselors and advisors, and identified as sharing the enti- tion in the state to offer a PA throughs and expanding eco- For more information about nation is the result of a com- questionnaires completed by ty’s core values. program, joining OU Health nomic opportunities for med- the Oklahoma City University prehensive survey of several students.

In the 1870s children brought lunch from home or ate a soup that the teacher made for the class. © 2002 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Designer/Illustrator Vol. 18 No. 34

Welcome to the 1870s! Make a Pot of School in the 1870s was different Silent Soup in many ways than school today. After reading today’s Kid Scoop Look through today’s page, make a list of the ways school newspaper for words in the 1870s was different and the that have silent letters. ways it was the same! Cut them out and glue them on the Silent Soup pot. Can you fill the pot? R EADING Example; write. chools long ago taught the Allegiance. That started about 1890. three Rs: Reading, wRiting The national anthem was not sung; Standards Link: Decoding and Word Recognition; recognize common word families. and aRithmetic. What subjects do none had been chosen. you study today? Students in the 1870s played lots In the 1870s, children usually of fun games at recess. They played walked to school Often they walked hopscotch, leapfrog, tag, horseshoes, Find the words in the puzzle, many miles. The children arrived at Fox and Geese and more. Toys SCHOOL then in this week’s Kid Scoop school at 8 a.m. The day began with included marbles and spinning tops. READING stories and activities. a reading lesson. Boys and girls did not play together. WRITING There was a flag in the classroom, If nature called, students used an W A K O O B N R O H but no one said the Pledge of outhouse. ARITHMETIC HORNBOOK C I T E M H T I R A TEACHER G F L A G S T E L R STUDY E N T U Y L A S O E MENTAL E H I O A D Y Y O H MATH S B B T I L U O H C FLAG GIRLS E A N N I C K T C A Books were scarce in the 1870s. BOYS T E G S L R I G S E Students often learned their alphabet and reading skills on GEESE M O T S C H W O O T something called a hornbook. The LIST lesson was placed on a wooden TOYS Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognizing identical paddle and then covered with a thin, words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. transparent (see-through) sheet of horn for protection. Use your finger and then a pencil How many things donʼt belong in this 1870s classroom? to go from A to Z on the hornbook. Standards Link: History: Students compare and contrast everyday life in different times and places and recognize that some aspects of people, places and things change over time while others stay the same. News By The Numbers Circle a number that is greater than 3 on any A R ITHMETIC newspaper page. Then look for other numbers Mental arithmetic was a popular on the page that can be added together for a way to teach math. Why? Remember, sum equal to the circled number. Draw a line Using headlines books were scarce! Look through the Here is a mental math problem to connect all of the numbers. newspaper for the and ads, find words to make a from a book used by teachers in the Standards Link: Math; compute sums. Reading Comprehension. letters that spell each 1870s. of the words on the crazy sentence. spelling list. Using Draw a If I sell a goat for $8, how many the letters, spell one picture to goats will bring me $24? word in each cloud illustrate your Send your story to: crazy sentence. Figure the answer in your head Long Neck News above the game of and then write it on the slate below. horseshoes. Can you write a Pretend you woke up one story to go with morning with the neck of your sentence? a giraffe. Write a news Standards Link: story about your long neck. Sentence Structure; use correct word order in written sentences. Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Students move Standards Link: Spelling; spell grade-level appropriate sight words correctly. beyond problems by generalizing to other situations. Deadline: Sept. 22, 2002. Published: Week of Oct. 20, 2002. Please include your school and grade. Page 9 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter OCC hosts several fall events to further work in the faith community continued from page 7 those interested in social jus- tice. “Pastor Marilynn Knott and others from OCC’s IMPACT Committee will describe our advocacy work and explain how people can be involved as local representatives of OCC’s Social Justice Ministry Net- work,” Tabbernee added. To RSVP, call the OCC of- fice at 405-525-2938 or email Dr. Tabbernee at wtabbernee@ok- Ten Oklahoma women, once facing prison time, have turned their lives around and graduated from the ReMerge program, churches.org. Each year the Oklahoma Conference of Churches Interfaith Youth Tour offers which is designed to transform pregnant women and mothers facing incarceration into productive community citizens. On Sunday, Sept. 20 the 2015 kids 12 and up a tour of three houses of worship in the Oklahoma City metro, such Photo courtesy of Bill Hellams. OCC Interfaith Youth Tour, as the Chua Vien Giac Buddhist Temple. Photo provided. themed “Vital Exploration” For tour details, visit ok- will take place from 1 - 5:30 p.m. churches.org/upcoming- ReMerge program holds 7th Youth ages 12 and up are in- events/interfaith-tour The vited to an informative tour of deadline to register is Sept. 16. graduation ceremony at Oklahoma three houses of worship in the It has also been announced Oklahoma City metro area. that the 2015 OCC Annual Din- Each venue will feature a faith ner will be held Thursday, Nov. History Center overview, worship example, 12 featuring keynote speaker, By Darla Shelden face nonviolent charges, which A treatment plan is devel- and an interactive discussion. Professor Martin E. Marty, one City Sentinel Reporter are often a result of growing up oped for each participant to in- This year’s tour hosts are of today;s most prominent in- in families with unmet men- dividualize treatment and ad- St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral terpreters of religion and cul- ReMerge of Oklahoma tal health and substance abuse dress each family, education (Christian), Raindrop Turk- ture. County is a comprehensive fe- needs. and employment need. ish House (Muslim), and the Marty is the author of more male diversion program de- Understanding the special Anna, another ReMerge Emanuel Synagogue (Jewish). than 50 books, a speaker, col- signed to transform pregnant needs of women who abuse graduate stated, “Remerge has Registration fee is $15 per per- umnist, and pastor, as well as women and mothers facing in- substances and/or engage in showed me how to commu- son, which includes transporta- having served as a professor of carceration into productive cit- illegal activities, the program nicate and reach out for help tion and snacks. religious history for 35 years at izens while improving the lives is designed to remove some of when in need, to take other the University of One of the most prominent inter- of their children and strength- the barriers these women face people and feelings into con- preters of religion and culture today Chicago. Professor Martin E. Marty will be the ening the family bond. to improve the chances of long sideration, how to listen to oth- This year’s keynote speaker at this year’s 2015 Once facing prison time term recovery and success. ers and how to express myself annual dinner Oklahoma Conference of Churches themselves, ten Oklahoma To date, there have been 47 in a calm manner to get my will be held at Annual Dinner on Nov. 12. women have turned their lives women graduated from the point across. I love the woman St. Luke’s Unit- at okchurches.org/annual-din- around and graduated from program. I am, because I fought to be- ed Methodist ner. To sponsor a table, con- this successful program. Re- In addition to the DA’s office, come her.” Church, 222 N.W. tact Cheryl McGuire at Ccmc- cently, ReMerge’s seventh ReMerge is a public/private Program funders include 15 St., in Oklaho- [email protected]. graduation ceremony was held partnership that works closely The Rees Family Founda- ma City. The re- OCC is comprised of 16 de- at the Oklahoma History Cen- with the Public Defender’s of- tion, Anne and Henry Zarrow ception will begin nominations; 1500 local congre- ter in Oklahoma City. fices, Oklahoma Department Foundation, Anschutz Founda- at 5 p.m., with the gations; ecumenical, Interfaith, Since its inception, ReMerge of Corrections, Oklahoma De- tion, David and Mary Ander- dinner starting and community partners total- has received full support from partment of Mental Health and son Family Foundation, George promptly at 6 p.m. ing more than half a million the Oklahoma County District Substance Abuse Services and Kaiser Family Foundation, Tri- Tickets are $50 Oklahomans. Attorney’s office and has had a group of other nonprofits in cia Everest and other private per person. For more information, visit the opportunity of working the community to assist wom- donors. Registration is okchurches.org or call 405-525- with David Prater to dismiss en who are facing nonviolent Several other nonprofits available online 2928. the felony charges that Re- felony convictions. provide space and in-kind ser- Merge participants once faced. “ReMerge has taught me vices for ReMerge, including During the ceremony Prater how to deal with issues in a United Way of Central Oklaho- Golf tournament held in support of gave the keynote address and proactive way and has given ma, NorthCare, and Salvation delivered the dismissals to the me a new skillset,” said Lau- Army. Animal Care Foundation graduates. ren, a ReMerge graduate. “I’ve Sheri, a ReMerge graduate Terri Woodland, ReMerge learned that it’s okay to express said, “In the time I have been By Darla Shelden Executive Director said, your feelings; they don’t make in this program I have earned City Sentinel Reporter “These 10 mothers have worked you weak. One of the most im- so much about my trauma, so- so hard to graduate from Re- portant things I’m taking away briety, how to be a sober moth- The Oklahoma Animal Care merge. So this is a celebration from the program is that it’s er, how to be responsible and Foundation (OACF) recently for them, their children, their never too late to change no hold a job, and how to do things held its 17th annual golf tourna- support systems and their fam- matter what you’ve done in that any ‘normal’ person would ment at the Coffee Creek Golf ilies. We are so proud of all your past. You can have a bet- know how to do. Club, 4000 N. Kelly Ave., in Ed- they have accomplished.” ter future and you deserve it. I “My life has changed in ways mond. This recent group of gradu- can say I’m truly happy today I never could have imagined,” Proceeds from the tourna- ates once faced a combined and I don’t need drugs to rule Sheri continued. “I have pushed ment go to benefit the Foun- minimum of 124 years of incar- my life anymore.” myself and overcome things I dation’s Pet Overpopulation ceration including 4 life sen- Participants may enter the never could have dreamed of. I Fund. It helps low-income fam- tences. This could have cost program at any time, which has have been clean for 3 years now ilies spay/neuter their pets for the state of Oklahoma $2.3 mil- been divided into four phases. and plan on making it a life- only $10.00. lion dollars at a minimum. Each phase lasts a minimum time.” The Foundation is the chari- Entering the program are of 90 days depending upon the table branch of the Oklahoma Attending the 17th annual Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association golf tourna- ment are (L-R) Chris Bellinger DVM, Ryan Riddle DVM, Travis Miskovsky, Charles mothers who struggle with needs and progress of the indi- For more information, visit Veterinary Medical Associa- Helwig DVM (OACF Trustee), which helps support the Foundation’s Pet Over- trauma and addiction and who vidual client. remergeok.org tion (OVMA) whose member population Fund. Photos provided. veterinarians perform the spay/ neuter surgeries in local com- munities throughout Oklahoma. Oklahoma Chefs invited to compete in 2nd Top sponsors for the event were Merial, a global animal annual Tree to Table Benefit health company; IDEXX Lab- continued from page 6 oratories, and Boehringer In- gelheim Pharmaceuticals. Proceeds from the Tree to The fundraising tourna- Table event will benefit the ment included team prizes, Oklahoma Orchards and Tor- specialty hole prizes, raffles nado Re-Leaf programs of the and an awards lunch. Tree Bank Foundation. OACF is the only program “The Tree to Table Benefit is that offers low-cost spay/neu- the perfect mix of food, fun and ter facilities to low-income funding a good cause,” said Lar- families in every part of Okla- gent. “I am extremely excited homa. From Sept. 17 - 27, the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) spay/ about this year’s event because The OVMA membership is neuter surgeries will be done Monday through Friday at 6:30 p.m. and on Satur- we have amazing judges and we composed of more than 1,000 day and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Birthing Center Barn #4 during the Oklahoma State Fair. already have so many talented individual Oklahoma vet- chefs signing up. I simply can- Jeff Lara of the The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Area Command tastes lo- erinarians, Oklahoma State to the common goals of ani- OVMA is a source for their not wait to see the dishes these cal chef’s creations at the 2014 Tree to Table Benefit. Photo provided. University Center for Veteri- mal welfare and professional- education. chefs create.” tree planting day on Saturday, Organizations interested in nary Health Sciences faculty, ism. Along with pet sterilization Oklahoma has an average of Nov. 7.” benefitting from an Oklahoma veterinary students, out-of- Every year, licensed Okla- for low income families, the 53 tornadoes annually. This re- The organization has planted Orchard can contact the Tree state veterinarians, and allied homa veterinarians must ob- fund was established to pro- sults in severe damage to lo- trees in Moore, El Reno, Shaw- Bank Foundation at 405-702- members. Member veterinar- tain 20 hours of continuing vide educational programs on cal trees. Through the Torna- nee and Oklahoma City. 4050. ians enjoy many benefits by education to maintain their responsible pet ownership. do Re-Leaf program, the Tree “Any non profit, church or The Tree Bank Foundation belonging to the OVMA. license to practice veterinary Pet sterilization has many Bank Foundation raises funds school or neighborhood associ- was founded in 1987 with a mis- These members are bound medicine in Oklahoma. The continued on page 10 for trees to replace those lost in ation with a public interest can sion “to promote and plant trees the storm. also apply for trees,” Largent to enrich Oklahoma communi- According to Largent, storms added. ties”. have decimated an estimated “Oklahoma Orchards is one The value of the more than 4,000 trees in Oklahoma since of my favorite programs be- 220,000 trees brought to the 2013. cause it shows how trees can state through the Tree Bank has “The Tree Bank is work- have a direct effect on quali- been estimated to be more than ing hard to replant the canopy ty of life,” Largent stated. “The $240 million at maturity. in storm-damaged communi- Tree Bank is so thrilled to help ties through our Tornado Re- organizations like the Salva- To enter the Tree to Table Leaf program,” she said. “If you tion Army and Regional Food event or for more information would like to help with this ef- Bank feed the hungry in a regarding tickets and sponsor- fort we will have a volunteer healthy, sustainable way.” ships, visit thetreebank.org. Page 10 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Baboons at Fort Reno, and dreams of justice deferred Analysis - part two cont. from page 3

the land for training linked to American involvement in In- do-China. As part of that shift, documents relating to the Ar- my-Agriculture discussions and memoranda over the land were “locked up” in classified status. Although some of those documents were declassified in 2005, the remainder have stayed out out of public view to this day. In the 1960s, DOI and the General Land Office still rec- ognized the “efficacy” of the original executive orders. In The Oklahoma Animal Care Foundation’s fundraising tournament held at the Coffee Creek Golf Club in Edmond, included 1965, when the tribes reached team prizes, specialty hole prizes, raffles and an awards lunch. Photo provided. a $15 million settlement over lands ceded in 1890, the Fort Reno lands were not included Golf tournament held in support of in the accord – meaning the land claim remained active. Animal Care Foundation In 1975, hopes for eventual justice renewed when the Fed- continued from page 9 eral Surplus Property and Ad- ministrative Services Act was benefits. It effectively reduces revised to provide that prop- pet overpopulation; expendi- erty within original Native res- tures for animal control; stray ervation boundaries, if found animals being injured by au- to be “excess” for an agency’s This historical marker at Old Fort Reno in western Oklahoma commemorates tomobiles; human bites from needs, were to return to DOI, the site’s relatively brief tenure as an active military site. After use for “military stray animals; property dam- in trust for tribes. purposes exclusively,” the site was intended to be returned to the Cheyenne & age from stray animals; and the At the time, this significant- Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. However, that has never taken place. number of animals euthanized. ly bolstered hopes concerning ognized tribal claims to the conducted in an environmen- Approximately 100,000 ani- the return of Fort Reno lands land as “credible and equi- tally sound way and will pro- mals are euthanized each year to the Cheyenne and Arapaho table, if not judicially cogni- tect the precious historic and in Oklahoma. way to spend the day. If you adopting or reclaiming pets Tribes of Oklahoma. More time zable.” However, the govern- cultural resources of the land. Families utilizing govern- cannot attend please make a from noon to 5:45 p.m. every passed, but in the Clinton ad- ment succeeded in court when These initiatives include pres- ment-subsidized programs, donation of any size,” Helwig day except holidays, and on ministration era there emerged it asserted an interpretation ervation of the existing mili- such as Food Stamps or Wom- added. the third Wednesday of every real reasons to believe the land that the Tribes had missed a tary facilities, energy develop- en, Infants & Children, are eli- During the Oklahoma State month when the Shelter opens would be restored to its right- 12-year statute of limitations ment and partnerships to con- gible for the low-cost spay/neu- Fair, which runs from Sept. 17 - for those purposes at 2 p.m. ful owners. -- the clock for which had be- tinue local research.” ter program. They can apply 27, OVMA spay/neuter surger- The shelter is located at S.E. 29 In one fateful meeting, Presi- gun to run in 1948, according to Some of us hoped Obama any time by filling out an appli- ies will be performed Monday & Bryant, 1.5 miles east of I-35. dent Bill Clinton appeared to the bureaucrats -- and had thus would revisit the issue during cation, which can be found on through Friday at 6:30 p.m., For more information, call 405- all-but-promise that would be lost their chance to get the area his swing through the state this the OVMA website. and on Saturday and Sunday 297-3100. the outcome (in more than one back under Native control. summer, laying the basis for “Veterinarians are willing at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the “Spay First (spayfirst.org) is accounting of the session). As decades passed, the ARS the land to revert to those who to contribute our time and re- Birthing Center Barn #4. partnering with OVMA to pub- Pursuing hints from with- facility developed a small but still are its proper owners. sources to make sure that low- Tina Mosetis, OVMA Media licize these important events, in the Clinton inner circle, the apparently powerful constitu- However, that trip came and income families are able to Relations said, “The dogs being like the golf tournament, that Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes ency. Its name has changed a went without any official ac- spay/neuter their pets,” said spayed/neutered are from the raise funds to help low-income made contributions to Clinton’s few times. tion, or even a quiet meeting Foundation Board Member, Dr. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. families get $10 spay/neuters,” reelection campaign. And, early in the present with tribal activists. Charles Helwig. Everyone can watch the sur- said Mosetis. The late Archie Hoffman, century, the land at Fort Reno It’s possible things fell apart “If you are fortunate enough geries and then go to the OKC To learn more about the disappointed in that and oth- was included in Farm Bill stric- because of larger events. Or to be able to provide your pet Animal Shelter to adopt a pup- Oklahoma Animal Care Foun- er instances, was a hero who tures aiming to stretching out perhaps Obama was hesitant with a great life, please partici- py.” dation, visit okvma.org, or call pressed for justice for the the ban on designation as sur- because of the continued (and pate in this event – it’s a great The OKC Shelter is open for 405-475-1002. tribes throughout his life. His plus lands for years at a time. seemingly endless) turmoil story has been the focus of pri- This process that has contin- among factions within the or analyses for CapitolBeatOK, ued to the present day. Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. The City Sentinel newspaper Tipping the hand of some in (His own Interior Department ‘Rally for Peace’ draws crowd to State and other news organizations. this historical drama, in 2005- has been reluctant to recognize Despite Hoffman’s hopes, 06, attempts were made to pull the most recent tribal election.) Capitol members of the Oklahoma con- mineral rights (oil, natural gas, So, the NeverEnding Story Staff Report gressional delegation – this in- etc.) out of the Reno reserva- continues. cludes elected officials in both tion while opening it for devel- To be absolutely clear: Those The organization Ameri- political parties – sustained opment. who have opposed returning cans Against The Next War their long march away from the The Tribes and allies suc- of the promised lands have in- (AANW) hosted a public “Ral- 19th century executive orders. cessfully opposed these efforts, cluded members of both polit- ly for Peace” on Friday, Aug. Legislation has at various but the battle continued. ical parties. Advocates of jus- 28 at the State Capitol South times forbade the land’s des- In recent years, congressio- tice, however delayed, have Steps Plaza in Oklahoma City. ignation as “surplus” federal nal and other maneuvers have also been “players” from each The event, with more than 200 property subject to restoration continued to keep the Fort of the parties. in attendance, was held in sup- for the Tribes. President Clin- Reno lands from entering the Still, governance issues at port of the “Iran & P5+1 Nucle- ton, deeply weakened by vari- legal status needed to give fi- the tribal level should not be ar Agreement.” ous scandals, never seriously nal meaning and resonance to a rationale for justice denied. “Our purpose is to show pursued the promised return the 19th century accords. After all, the feds maintain re- support for the Iran agree- of the lands during his second Two months ago, Traditional lations, cordial or otherwise, ment with the five permanent State Rep. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, spoke at the “Rally for Peace” held term. Arapaho Chief Patrick Spotted- with states, cities and other members of the U.N. Security Friday, Aug. 28 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Photo by James Nimmo. As the years had passed, wolf, also a member of the cur- governments, fulfilling com- Council, and Germany,” said an Agriculture Research Ser- rent C&A Legislature, wrote to mitments even when there are formed on Austin City Lim- astasia Pittman. Also speaking Hal Spake, member of AANW. vice (ARS) facility was devel- President Barack Obama: operational and other problems its, Mountain Stage and at the were the Reverends Mark Da- “Those nations are China, oped on the Fort Reno lands. (I “The Tribes have waited for on one or all sides. Kerrville Folk Festival. vies and Christine Byrd, Presi- France, Russia, United King- sketched that story, and the OU the return of the Ft. Reno land Whether examined for fiscal Following the entertain- dent of the Oklahoma City UN dom, and the USA, plus Ger- Baboon Research facility re- for more than a century, with- reasons or for long-delayed ful- ment, prominent Oklahomans Association Priya Desai, and many.” Spake is a former US cently in the news, in part one out receiving any compensa- fillment of a reasonable pledge spoke out in favor of the Iran former candidate for US Sen- diplomat with 22 years of For- of this two-part series.) tion or ceding their claim for it. (giving a few thousand acres agreement, which Congress ate Matt Silverstein. eign Service in nine nations. Although the facility was de- The federal government, which back to people who had lost is slated to approve or disap- The event was co-sponsored Nashville folksinger Dana clared “redundant, outdated is still holding the land for its millions), this debt is past due. prove by a vote in September. by The Peace House, United Cooper, recipient of the 2015 and duplicative,” and was the own purposes, has yet to fulfill It’s time to do the right thing, Speakers included State Nations Association Oklaho- International Folk Alliance subject of still-legendary ABC its promise. both for fiscal prudence and Representatives Emily Vir- ma City Chapter (OKC-UNA), Award, launched the rally with News “Your Money” segment “I can assure you that, upon for the sake of an old American gin, George Young, Jason Dun- New Life Baptist Church, live music. Cooper has per- in December 1995, it has clung receipt of the land, my people ideal: keeping promises. nington, and State Senator An- The Islamic Society of Great- to existence. will participate in and active- www.CapitolBeatOK.com er Oklahoma City (ISGOC), In 1999, at the time of the fa- ly support development ini- Oklahoma State University mous Leshy Memo, DOI rec- tiatives as long as they can be Iranian Student Association, KVOY Radio and Mayflower Congregational Church. AANW is a coalition of central Oklahoma organiza- tions and individuals working for diplomatic and nonmili- tary solutions to world situa- tions where US interests are at stake.

CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE www.City- Sentinel.com Page 11 www.city-sentinel.com September, 2015 COMMUNITY/ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter First Friday Gallery Walk to include Stars shone bright in the 2015 artistry, music and … soccer Oklahoma Senior Follies, a triumph By Patrick B. McGuigan “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Bil- billiards! Editor lie Nash nicely did the forlorn, “Falling in Love with Love.” Staff Report Older and wiser -- and even Coulter joined with Mr. Sand- more skilled now than a couple er and Kingsley Adams for the The Paseo Arts District’s of decades ago – all members bookie’s classic, Fugue for Tin- First Friday Gallery Walk for of the cast of the Oklahoma Se- horns. John Peebles was superb September will take place Fri- nior Follies brought grace, style, with “Stranger in Paradise.” day, Sept. 4, 6 - 10 p.m. The aplomb, slightly racy humor and Jane Hall and Charlotte Frank- Gallery Walk will have 22 gal- great performing skills to this lin were stellar in every moment leries open featuring 80 artists, year’s production. on stage, none more memorably who will host opening recep- Beloved business leader than in the “Cha Cha,” their nev- tions, promising something for “King” Dick Sias was joined on- er-out-of-date performance. everyone. stage by an assembly of “Zieg- Then there was Jackie Short, Each First Friday, Paseo gal- field beauties, including Jan Hen- laced throughout the show. She leries offer guest artists’ exhib- ry, Sandy Meyers, Vicki Miles- and country music stalwart Lar- its, refreshments, live music Forever Young: 96-Year-Old Mercedes LaGrange, Terry Neese and San- ry Darnell collaborated in num- and food trucks. This month Russo thrilled audiences at Oklahoma dra Naifeh. bers to open Act II. Ms. Short de- saxophonist Justin Young will Senior Follies performances at Mitch- The show itself opened with ell Hall, located on the University of livered a powerful set of strong play in the plaza. The guest Paul Coulter and the Codgers Central Oklahoma campus. Russo woman country tunes in one of food truck is “Phill Me Up The Energy FC, Oklahoma City’s professional soccer team, will come to Paseo (think: Oklahoma City Dodgers, brought aplomb and dignity to a se- this year’s best performances. Cheesesteaks,” an OKC chees- First Friday for “soccer billiards” on Friday evening, Sept. 4. Photos provided. lection of songs by George Gershwin. but in a few decades) singing the Sherman Andrus, sharply esteak food truck. casing a relaxing pit stop for call (405) 525-2688 or email at Photos by Fran Kozakowski. great Broadway tune, “Heart.” dressed at stage-center, was the The Paseo Art Space will be First Fridays’ event goers this [email protected] or visit Maria Pebbles shone in each tunes. Speaking of ageless, Bob focus of an all-case performance featuring PhotoFest 2015, an month. And, Energy FC will the website at thepaseo.org. of her songs, especially so with Windsor and four gals from the of the Gospel Music Classic, “Oh annual juried photography ex- have two players on-site to the Broadway version of “The “Generations in Tap” group took Happy Day” in Act II. hibition sponsored by Red Riv- play alongside fans with their Sound of Music.” the stage in a couple of solidly Immediately after that spiritu- er Photo Services. The show Soccer Billiards pop-up game Jim Henline brought his digni- choreographed and performed al tune, the Follies Barber Shop features 27 works by 21 Oklaho- along with the Energy Beer fied delivery to the “South Pacif- numbers. Quartet (Anderson, Henline, ma photographers displaying Trailer, featuring three dif- ic” romance of “Some Enchanted Mary Owen was fresh and Court and Peebles) helped spirits all types of photography-based ferent brews, for guests to en- Evening.” Dewayne Couts was spry in several numbers, partic- soar as they sang spotless “Lida artwork, including traditional joy within the designated area. spot-on as Professor Henry Hig- ularly “Someone to Watch Over Rose,” soon joined upstage by and digital processes as well as Local food trucks Ciao Wag- gins in “I’ve grown accustomed Me.” Margie Peebles who interlaced mixed media. The Paseo Arts on and Snow S’more will be to her face.” Each year this re- Carol and Gary Sander had “Sweet and Low” (from Music Association aims to represent parked on the lot. viewer looks forward to the bas- fun with “Anything You Can Man). and spotlight the depth and di- Dozens of galleries, three so profundo of David Anderson, Do,” another fine duet came Director Terry Runnels versity of contemporary Okla- restaurants and a handful who appeared frequently on- from Henline and soprano Bar- brought the show together nice- homa photography through of shops stand in distinctive stage. His best solo number was bara Giager (“All I Ask of You,” ly. PhotoFest. Spanish Mission Revival style “Cara Mia.” from “Phantom of the Opera”). Thanks to Bobbie Burbridge The Foraker Company, now buildings, all within walking Susan and Mark O’Brien of- Barbara Demaio brought tears Lane and her family’s charitable working in the Paseo area, will distance. The Paseo Arts Dis- Saxaphonist Justin Young will play in ten danced across the stage in to the eye, and fond memories to foundation for founding and sus- host a community and family- trict is located between N.W. the Paseo Plaza area during the First perfect collaboration. The pair heart, in a peerless rendition of taining this annual event. friendly gathering in the now- 30 and N.W. 27 St. and Walker Friday gallery walk, 6 - 10 p.m. on Fri- delivered late in Act One, to the vacant space at Via, show- and Hudson. For information day, Sept. 4. accompaniment of Ms. Rapp’s “I Could Have Danced All Night.” Pam and Karen later collaborat- Outdoor Hawkstock Music Festival ed in a strong version of “Chatta- nooga Choo Choo.” planned to benefit local high school Count Gregor (another ageless stage and screen veteran: John continued from page 1 Ferguson) popped up frequently (literally), most memorably from “The amphitheater had fall- a coffin as he sang “I hate to get en into disrepair in recent up in the morning.” years. Students and administra- Mercedes Russo, apparently tors from Harding FAA made ageless after 96 years, brought With Dick Sias were the Ziegfield-style Follies beauties, from left Oklahoma City University First Lady Jan Henry, civic leader Sandy Meyers, U.S. District Judge church leaders an offer they aplomb and dignity to a selec- Vicki Miles-LaGrange, businesswoman Terry Neese and former Edmond Mayor couldn’t refuse.” tion of classic George Gershwin Sandra Naifeh. Photos by Fran Kozakowski. Lightner noted the Hawk- stock name is a nod to the Woodstock festival of 1969. “Since the mascot for HFAA Brightmusic plans to “Roll Over Beethoven” – is the Firehawk, we decided Hawkstock would be a good Plan on Sept. 22 for quality “long-hair” music fit.” The outdoor Hawkstock festival, held on the grounds of the iconic ”dome” church, Staff Report as “long hair music” – largely cians performing for the sea- Now in its second year, the will feature a diverse lineup of local musical artists, food trucks, and kid’s activi- in tribute to Beethoven’s aston- son premiere include Gregory event will feature classical gui- ties. Photo provided. On Tuesday, September 22, ishing genius. The Beatles and Lee and Katrin Stamatis (vio- tarist Edgar Cruz, rock band soft drinks and water. of financial challenges and stu- 2015, Oklahoma City’s Bright- others broadened the mean- lin), Mark Neumann (viola), Think Like Ravens, dance/par- New to this year’s event will dents who come from difficult music Chamber Ensemble ing of that venerable old term. Jonathan Ruck (cello), George ty musicians Urban Addiction, be The Escape OKC Mobile family situations. will present its first concert Now, you can hear a little of Speed (double bass), Chad Bur- rock band The Happily Enti- unit. This live-action fun es- “Support of the local busi- of the 2015-16 season, “From each in one sitting. row (clarinet), Rodney Ack- tled, acoustic duo Bold McCoy, cape challenge has a set time ness and arts communities, a Beethoven to the Beatles,” fea- Works on the program in- mann (bassoon) and Kate blues/rock/indie band The Part limit, where groups can pay to healthy dose of parent and stu- turing some of the most pop- clude: 1) Rossini’s Duo for Cel- Pritchett (horn). Time Savants, red dirt/Ameri- be locked in a room filled with dent volunteers and a commit- ular compositions of the 19th lo and Double Bass in C Ma- The performance will take cana group the Broken Okies puzzles and riddles, and work ted staff gives Oklahoma City and 20th centuries. jor; 2) Glazunov’s Reverie Ori- place at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, and acoustic/fok/indie group to obtain a code that unlocks students the best possible arts- Eight Brightmusic musicians entale for clarinet and string Sept. 22 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Indigos. the door. integrated education and pre- will perform a little jazz, a little quartet; 3) Svante Henryson’s 127 N.W. 7 St. (at Robinson). In- There will also be student HFAA is a Title 1 school, with pares them for college and the rock and a lot of great music, “Backcountry Skiing” for jazz dividual concert admission is and faculty performers from the majority of students living world.” including one of Beethoven’s clarinet and cello; 4) selec- $20 per ticket. Students and the Academy of Contemporary in poverty. HFFA was named Admission to Hawkstock is most successful works, his Sep- tions from Sean Osborn’s “The active-duty military person- Music at the University of Cen- one of the top ten high schools free, but donations are accept- tet in E-flat major for strings, Beatles” for clarinet and string nel are admitted free with ID. tral Oklahoma. in Oklahoma by the state de- ed. They will help fund the winds and horn. For a a good quartet; and 5) Beethoven’s More information about this Kids can decorate a graffiti partment of education. It is one school’s music, arts, and aca- time of rock-n’roll and classical Septet in E-flat major (Op. 20), concert is available on Bright- wall or get creative with face of three Oklahoma City high demic programs. Guests are en- quality, plan on attending. for violin, viola, cello, dou- music’s website at brightmusic. painting. All participants can schools to earn an A+ rating by couraged to bring seat cushions Some have forgotten that be- ble bass, clarinet, bassoon and org. buy a henna tattoo or jam at an the Oklahoma A+ Schools orga- and blankets. fore the age of rock music, clas- horn. NOTE: Editor Pat McGuigan open mike stage. nization. sical compositions were known The stellar group of musi- contributed to this report. Food trucks will offer a vari- HFAA Principal Barry For more information, con- ety of refreshments, and HFAA Schmelzenbach said, “We’re tact Linda Lightner at 405-702- students will host a concession proud of what we’ve accom- 4322 or visit Hawkstockfest. area stocked with candy, chips, plished as a school, in the face com. EXPERIENCE FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Friday, September 4, 2015 6-10pm LIVE MUSIC - SAXOPHONIST JUSTIN YOUNG “Photofest” An annual juried photography exhibit opening First Friday in the Paseo Art Space. Sponsored by:

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A Play by Rick Elice Music by Wayne Barker Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson