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Page 3 Page 6 Page 8 Page 9 Super Tuesday nears and national Democrats come to Oklahoma Ryan Kiesel, ACLU of OK Executive Director steps down in June Keep OK Beautiful and Disney partner for Great American Cleanup OCU Dance kicks off 2020 with ‘Broadway Revue’ Be Green With Envy at Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk Staff Report Sam Charboneau, watercolor and ink by Caroline Cohenour, As Oklahoma’s first arts dis- collage and paintings by Mad- trict, the Paseo Arts District eleine Schmidt, abstract paint- continues to grow with restau- ings by Kendall Schulz, prints rants, galleries and retail. The mounted on wood by Virginia community is invited to the Sitzes and oil paintings on fab- First Friday Gallery Walk ev- ric by Twyleen Tepe. ery month, rain or shine. Gal- Strange and surreal scenes leries and shops stay open late, from Charboneau and Tepe and the evening marks the will draw you in to examine opening of new exhibitions the details of their elegant and each month. This month’s walk haunting works. Sitzes and Co- is Friday, March 6, 6 - 9 p.m. henour’s bright and winding An exhibition featuring six lines and shapes will exhilarate female Oklahoma artists, “Lu- and inspire you. Compare the minosity,” will open in the ways that Schulz uses basics Paseo Art Space on First Fri- shapes to create quilt like pat- Oklahoma officials announced on Feb. 13, that the state would resume executions with an “updated version” of the lethal day. Visitors to the gallery terns on canvas, and Schmidt injection protocol of midazolam, vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride, the same drugs used in the botched execu- during this Women’s History uses them to collage vignettes tion of death row inmate Clayton Lockett. File photo. Month will find the walls filled of often overlooked settings with surreal photography by and situations. “This has been a culmination Oklahoma to end moratorium after of ongoing discussions acquiring same lethal injection among these Twyleen Tepe artists that the artists will be held on First have been col- Friday and the exhibit will run drugs used in botched executions laborating for through March 28. By Darla Shelden Mike Hunter, accompanied by are midazolam, vecuronium the first time, The Paseo folks declare: City Sentinel Reporter Gov. , Rep. Harold bromide and potassium chlo- says Paige “We’ve got dinner covered!” White (R-Weatherford), Rep. ride. Powell, pro- Mekong Spice food truck After a five-year moratori- Chris Kannaday (R-Oklahoma The AG refused to say what gram manag- will be serving up authen- um, State officials announced City), and Department of Cor- the source of the drugs would er of the Pas- tic Thai and Lao cuisine. Egg last month that Oklahoma rections (DOC) Director Scott be. eo Arts Asso- rolls and pork satay are a cou- would resume executions with Crow. According to Hunter, the up- ciation. We’re ple of menu favorites, and you an “updated version” of the le- Hunter said the state has dated protocol includes several thrilled to be must try one of their specialty thal injection protocol used acquired a “reliable supply of recommendations made by the involved in teas. Create your own bouquet in past botched executions in drugs” to perform executions 2016 multicounty grand jury, such a dynam- with flowers from Growe Flow- Oklahoma. after the 150-day waiting peri- such as a verification of execu- ic show.” er Truck. Stop by this month’s A press conference was held od has passed. The three drugs tion drugs at every step in the An opening mobile vendors at the corner on Feb. 13 by Attorney General that will continue to be used continued on page 2 Seasons by Kendall Schulz reception with continued on page 9

Stephanie Bice named “Young Guns Contender” by NRCC , conservative Republican candidate for Congress in Okla- homa’s Fifth Congressional District, has advanced to 2020 National Re- publican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Young Guns Contender, the second tier of the 2020 “Young Guns” program. Bice, the only Oklahoma candidate promoted to Contender, was named an “On the Radar” Candi- date in August during the first round of the NRCC Young Guns program. “I’m grateful that the NRCC has recognized the hard work of the Bice for Congress team,” Bice said. “We’re on the ground in the district every day listening to voters, building a grassroots army and doing everything we can to return the fifth district to Oklahoma Republicans.” In the fourth quarter, Bice raised more than $290,000. Since entering the race in May 2019, she has raised more than $643,000. The campaign had 2,500 indi- vidual contributors in the fourth quarter, and to date, over 4,400 indi- viduals have donated to the campaign. Photo provided.

As Super Tuesday nears, national Democrats make the rounds in Oklahoma Prison reform advocate Kim Kardashian West filmed portions of Marc Howard’s Georgetown Prison Scholars Program in By Patrick B. McGuigan ever, scored a election day. July at the DC jail as part of her upcoming documentary, “Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project.” Facebook photo. Editor significant victory in Oklaho- As for Joe Biden, all his cam- ma’s primary four years ago, paign efforts and scheduling Democratic presidential and continues to attract signifi- for late February were centered Prisons and Justice Initiative founder hopefuls and their surrogates cant support among local pro- in South Carolina, which is th are active in the Sooner State gressives. holding its Democratic prima- Marc Howard to speak at 29 Annual as the March 3 “Super Tues- Elizabeth Warren and Amy ry on Feb. 29. day” primary nears. Klobuchar are expected to Tom Steyer is on the ballot. OK-CADP fundraiser Mike Bloomberg is at the draw a fair share of support – He is, like Bloomberg, a billion- By Darla Shelden and students to examine and head of the pack in some Okla- and Tulsi Gabbard supporters aire. City Sentinel Reporter combat mass incarceration. homa measures of public opin- were making phone calls to Registered independents are The main inspiration for ion which were taken before identified likely voters begin- eligible to vote in Democratic The 29th Annual Oklahoma Marc’s passionate involvement recent national debates. How- ning two weeks before primary continued on page 3 Coalition to Abolish the Death with criminal justice and pris- Penalty (OK-CADP) Awards ons came from his work to Dinner & Meeting on Saturday, free a childhood friend, Marty April 25, will feature keynote Tankleff, who was wrongful- A note to advertisers and speaker Marc Howard, Profes- ly convicted and spent over 17 sor of Government and Law at years in a New York maximum potential advertisers Georgetown University and security prison before being Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule Director of the Prisons and Jus- exonerated in December 2007. for next 4 months. tice Initiative. In his most recent book, Un- April 2020 edition The event will be held at the usually Cruel: Prisons, Pun- Ad space reservation: Tuesday, March 24 Connor Center - Cathedral of ishment, and the Real Ameri- Ad content deadline: Thursday, March 26 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, can Exceptionalism, Marc ar- 3214 N. Lake Ave. (1 block west gues that the American crimi- May 2020 edition Marc Howard, Professor of Govern- of Western at N.W. 32 St.) in nal justice and prison systems Ad space reservation: Tuesday, April 21 ment and Law at Georgetown Uni- . The evening versity and Director of the Prisons are exceptional – “in a truly Ad content deadline: Thursday, April 23 will include a cocktail recep- and Justice Initiative will be keynote shameful way.” June 2020 edition tion at 5:30 p.m., followed by a speaker at the 29th annual OK-CADP In 2014, while writing Un- Ad space reservation: Tuesday, May 19 buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., and Awards Dinner & Meeting on Satur- usually Cruel, Howard began Ad content deadline: Thursday, May 21 awards program at 7 p.m. day, April 25 in Oklahoma City. Photo volunteer teaching and manag- provided. Professor, prison educator, ing higher educational courses July 2020 edition and exonerator, Howard is one articles, Marc has received nu- at the Jessup Correctional In- Ad space reservation: Tuesday, June 23 of the country’s leading advo- merous literary awards. stitution (JCI), a maximum-se- Ad content deadline: Thursday, June 25 cates for criminal justice and Through the Prisons and curity prison in Maryland. prison reform. Author of three Justice Initiative Marc brings Since then, under Howard’s books and dozens of academic together scholars, practitioners continued on page 2 Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com March 2020 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Prisons and Oklahoma to end moratorium after Justice Initiative acquiring same lethal injection drugs founder Marc used in botched executions Howard to continued from page 1 process, and more training for th the execution team. speak at 29 AG Hunter and then DOC di- rector Joe Allbaugh announced Annual OK-CADP on March 15, 2018, that Oklaho- ma would be the first state to Last October, Marc Howard visited Julius Jones on Oklahoma’s pursue a new execution proto- death row in McAlester. Facebook photo. fundraiser col of nitrogen hypoxia, or in- continued from page 1 ment” course has become one chard Glossip. ert gas inhalation. However, of the most sought-after cours- The Oklahoma Department they have been unable to find leadership, the Prisons and es at Georgetown. The students of Corrections later announced a willing provider of the neces- Justice Initiative has launched in Howard’s “Making an Exon- that the wrong drug had also sary equipment. State officials the Pivot Program for formerly eree” course – co-taught with been used in the January 2015 for a time said the government incarcerated women and men, Tankleff – re-investigate likely execution of Charles War- could build the device. which helps them to become wrongful conviction cases and ner during which he said, “My Hunter indicated the state entrepreneurs and business creates documentaries that ad- body is on fire.” would continue to pursue all Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter (at podium) announced on Feb. 13, that leaders, and the Paralegal Pro- vance the case for innocence. Ending a five-year mora- avenues to utilize nitrogen hy- Oklahoma would resume executions using a three-drug lethal injection protocol. gram for formerly incarcerated Last October, Howard visit- torium, State officials an- poxia for future executions. With him are (L-R) Gov. Kevin Stitt, Rep. Harold Wright, Rep, Chris Kannady and jailhouse lawyers to become ed Julius Jones on Oklahoma’s nounced last month that they “The announcement of DOC director Scott Crow. certified paralegals employed death row in McAlester. After have acquired a “reliable sup- Oklahoma’s return to its trou- Photo by Darla Shelden. by major DC law firms. the visit Marc posted on Face- ply” of lethal injection drugs, bled three-drug midazolam pause.” Penalty chair said, “Gov. Stitt Howard teaches in and di- book, “Anyone who serious- the same protocol used in pre- protocol should have been ac- Baich added, “In the next few appeals to sympathy for vic- rects the Georgetown Prison ly examines this case realizes vious botched executions, and companied by a commitment days, we will advise the feder- tims’ families to justify the re- Scholars Program which offers that Julius Jones is innocent, will resume executions after to complete transparency and al court and continue with the sumption of the death penalty both credit-bearing and non- yet the state of Oklahoma still the 150-day waiting period has a demonstration of the efforts ongoing litigation challenging in Oklahoma. I have great em- credit courses to incarcerated plans to execute him. He was passed. the state has taken to fix the the constitutionality of Okla- pathy for the victims’ families. students at the DC Jail. wrongfully convicted after a During the dinner program, significant problems that have homa’s protocol.” No one can appreciate the loss A supporter of Julius Jones sham of a trial that had all the OK-CADP will honor mem- plagued recent executions ef- These same lethal injection that they have suffered and on Oklahoma’s death row, pris- classic ingredients: vindictive bers of the community with forts, but it was not,” said Dale drugs were used in the infa- continue to suffer. I do not un- on reform advocate Kim Kar- prosecutor, racist jury, lying the organization’s Abolitio- Baich, Assistant Federal Public mous botched Oklahoma ex- derstand how killing another dashian West filmed portions witness, and incompetent trial nist Awards, which include the Defender, District of Arizona, ecution of Clayton Lockett in person promotes healing. The of Howard’s course at the DC counsel.” Opio Toure Courageous Advo- and one of the attorneys rep- April 2014, launching a flurry death penalty brings justice jail in July as part of her up- OK-CADP chair, Rev. Don cate Award, the Phil Wahl Ab- resenting Oklahoma death row of global media coverage and only if you define justice as ret- coming documentary, “Kim Heath stated, “We are excited olitionist of the Year Award, prisoners in a federal lethal in- litigation. The lethal injection ribution and vengeance.” Kardashian West: The Justice to hear Marc Howard share his and the Lifetime Abolitionist jection lawsuit. cocktail was also used to ex- Rev. Paul S. Coakley, Arch- Project,” which will premiere insights with us about the state Award. “Instead, Oklahoma officials ecute Charles Warner in Janu- bishop of Oklahoma City, is- April 5 on the Oxygen channel. of American prisons, including Individual dinner tickets are announced the state will revert ary 2015, only later to find that sued the following statement: “I was so moved by Dr. Marc death row, as well as criminal $50, $20 for students, and tables to its problematic midazolam the “wrong drug” potassium “We need to stop spending tax- Howard, a Georgetown profes- justice reform.” of eight are available for $400. protocol and provided no as- acetate was substituted for po- payer money to kill human be- sor who teaches a course inside Oklahoma has had a morato- To purchase tickets online, vis- surances that the state is pre- tassium chloride. ings. We deserve justice for of a DC prison where men and rium on the death penalty since it okcadp.org. pared to carry out executions The scheduled execution these heinous crimes, but we women can get Georgetown October 2015 after the wrong To order tickets by mail, in a manner that comports of Richard Glossip in Septem- don’t end the cycle of violence credits,” Kim tweeted. “I met drug, (potassium acetate in- send checks along with guest’s with the Constitution. Okla- ber 2015 was authorized to use by committing more violence. so many amazing people that stead of potassium chloride – names to: OK-CADP, P.O. Box homa’s history of mistakes and the same ‘wrong drug’ by then I call on our legislators and can’t wait to share their stories the drug approved as a part of 713, Oklahoma City, OK 73101- malfeasance reveals a culture Gov. ’s general Gov. Stitt to make a change for with you.” the state’s three-drug protocol) 0713. Indicate “annual dinner” of carelessness around execu- counsel Steve Mullins, but halt- Oklahoma and choose non-le- His “Prisons and Punish- was nearly used to execute Ri- in the memo line. tions that should give everyone ed by the governor in time to thal ways to ensure justice.” spare Glossip’s life. The Catholic Conference of The execution fiasco led to Oklahoma has offered over- the resignation of three state whelming support for Rep. Ja- officers and a multi-county son Dunnington’s House Bill grand jury investigation lasting 2876, which proposes to follow more than four months, along the lead of more than 20 states with a moratorium of capital by repealing the death penalty, punishment in Oklahoma since Coakley’s release stated. September 2015. Dunnington told KOCO re- With the announcement that porter Perris Jones, ”For a state Oklahoma will return to the that in the past two weeks has lethal injection protocol, the essentially taken a victory lap state has agreed not to seek any on how pro-life we are, we now execution date until at least 150 are rolling out the next itera- days after the attorneys for the tion of the death penalty in the death row inmates receive the state of Oklahoma. And I don’t information and have time to think those two things coin- appeal. cide.” Ryan Kiesel, Executive Di- Robert Dunham, director of rector of ACLU of Oklahoma the Death Penalty Information said, “We fundamentally dis- Center said, “No improvement agree with the Governor and in the protocol will address the the State Attorney General. fact that midazolam is an inap- There is simply no humane propriate drug to use in execu- way for the government to kill tions. Midazolam is not capable its people. Oklahoma’s experi- of knocking somebody out and ment with the death penalty keeping them insensate dur- is a miserable and grisly fail- ing the period in which other ure. Death sentences are hand- drugs are administered.” ed out arbitrarily and magnify The first ever study of its the biases that exist within our kind, the Oklahoma Death Pen- criminal legal system. Statis- alty Review Commission, re- tics have shown that more than leased April 2017, examined all 10 percent of the people with aspects of Oklahoma’s death a death sentence have been penalty system. wrongfully convicted. Regarding the state’s execu- “The government’s actions tion protocol, the report stat- remain shrouded in secrecy ed, “Oklahoma should adopt and they continue to refuse to the most humane and effective share important details of the method of execution possible, execution protocol. In short, which currently appears to be the government’s stated po- the one-drug (barbiturate) le- sition is ‘trust us.’ The Attor- thal injection protocol. Okla- ney General stated he fully ex- homa should develop a process pects this protocol to be chal- for continuous review of its ex- lenged in court.” Kiesel con- ecution protocol to ensure that tinued, “Combine the random the state is using the most hu- nature of who gets the death mane and effective method penalty, with the state’s repeat- possible.” ed failures in carrying out ex- Former Gov. , the ecutions, the government’s re- Commission co-chair stated, fusal to share information, and “Our hope is for this report to the possibility of Oklahoma foster an informed discussion executing an innocent person, among all Oklahomans about and it just seems like common whether the death penalty can sense that we should not trust be implemented in a way that the government with this awe- eliminates the unacceptable some and irrevocable power.” risk of executing the innocent, According to the Death Pen- as well as the unacceptable alty Information Center, there risks of inconsistent, discrimi- have been 167 death row exon- natory and inhumane applica- erations in the U.S. since 1973. tion of the death penalty.” Rev. 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After N.H., donations surged to Amy Klobuchar. Bernie Sanders leads the national polls. Elizabeth Warren Joe Biden finished 2nd in Navada. Pete Buttigieg has secured delegates. As Super Tuesday nears, national Democrats make the rounds in Oklahoma continued from page 1 American politics, but needs al organizational director. time for removal to break back into the crowd- Bloomberg’s state director from Oklahoma primaries in Oklahoma. ed top tier soon, or he will fade is Sarah Baker, past commu- ballots. from the scene. nications director for the state The best Sketching the field of candi- U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Democratic Party. known GOP can- dates and local activity Hawaii could be a wild card Bloomberg supporters re- didate on the bal- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of here. She has no delegates, but mained passionate on George lot is the incum- Vermont, the Democratic So- is ardently opposed to most Washington’s birthday, despite bent president, cialist who prevailed in the policies of the incumbent Re- the former mayor’s recent de- Donald Trump, 2016 state primary, spoke to an publican. She opposed the un- bate troubles. The campaign whose national enthusiastic crowd last fall at successful effort to remove had a day-long GOTV (get-out- polling numbers the in him from office via impeach- the-vote) bus tour starting in (both in terms Norman. His Oklahoma sup- ment, and gained nationwide Tulsa, traveling to Oklahoma of popularity porters were enthused after his attention as a result. City, and winding up in Law- and against pos- impressive showings in Iowa, Tom Steyer is another po- ton. sible Democratic New Hampshire and Navada. tential wild card. His early re- nominees) have U.S. Elizabeth Warren of sults this year have not been Suspended Democratic can- improved in re- Massachusetts – a native of impressive, electorally. Howev- didates still on ballot, only cent weeks. Mike Bloomberg Tulsi Gabbard Oklahoma – came to the state er, he has garnered some Afri- three Republican options Former U.S. just before Christmas, speak- can-American support in South Several hopefuls who met Rep. Joe Walsh of Illinois sus- sentee ballots for the March 3 Note: Pat McGuigan is pub- ing to a wildly enthusiastic Carolina. A breakout there, fol- Oklahoma’s early filing dead- pended his campaign for pres- election was Feb. 26. Early vot- lisher and editor of The City crowd at Northwest Classen lowed by a blitz in Oklahoma, lines have suspended their ef- ident last month. Roque de la ing at county election boards is Sentinel newspaper in Oklaho- High School on N. May Ave. could add to the chaos of this forts for the presidency but Fuente, the Reform Party can- set for Thursday, Feb. 27, 8 a.m. ma City. A member of the Okla- She retains widespread sup- eventful year. remain on the primary ballot: didate nationwide in 2016, re- - 6 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m. - homa Journalism Hall of Fame, port among activist leaders in Michael Bennett, Cory Book- turned to his Republican roots 6 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 29, 9 in winter 1987-88 he worked as Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Bloomberg hopes presence er, Julian Castro, Deval Patrick, after that campaign and is also a.m. - 2 p.m. deputy policy director for the U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar equals presidential support Marianne Williamson and on the ballot. Three other can- On election day, March 3, presidential campaign of for- of Minnesota held a Sunday The campaign of former New Andrew Yang. Kamala Har- didates are also listed. polls are open statewide from 7 mer Delaware Governor Pete du (Feb. 23) evening rally at the York City Mayor Mike Bloom- ris withdrew her candidacy in The deadline to request ab- a.m. - 7 p.m. Pont. Will Rogers Event Center on berg actually set up a head- N. Western Ave. Her third- quarters on N. Classen Blvd. in place showing in New Hamp- Oklahoma City, 24 days before shire and some good early de- primary election day. bate performances brought her After the HQ launch on Feb. credibility, but analysts con- 8, Bloomberg and “Judge Judy” Sentinel Elected tend she had a rough night in – Judy Sheindlin, known world- the Nevada debate in Febru- wide for her long-running “re- ary. Casting herself as a com- ality court” program – had an Officials Guide parative moderate might bring event at the Oklahoma History some primary voters her way. Center near the state Capitol. Supporters of Pete Buttigieg, Bloomberg might bene- the South Bend, Indiana may- fit from the first-tier cadre of or, planned formally to open well-established Oklahoma po- his Oklahoma headquarters, on litical professionals he assem- Feb. 22, with an event at Rob- bled. ert S. Kerr and North Harvey, Jasmine Brown-Justras is his in space adjacent to the Center field organizer for areas north for Economic Law. Buttigieg of I-40. Jose Rubio is field orga- has jousted effectively at times nizer for areas south of I-40. with Sen. Sanders, the nation- Max Federman, another field al front-runner at this early organizer who is a native Okla- stage, and is trying to establish homan, said the aspiration of himself as an alternative to the most presidential campaigns is Vermonter’s socialist agenda. to attract volunteers who will Former Vice President Joe give “time, talent and treasure” Biden has many supporters to support a candidate. Bloom- among Oklahoma Democrat- berg, a successful businessman ic leaders. His visibility in the who is a billionaire, is financ- state has not been high this ing his own campaign, “so all year – but that could change if we need is your time and tal- he makes a strong showing in ent.” Nick Singer, a Progressive South Carolina. Biden is run- activist in Oklahoma City has ning on his lifetime record in worked as Bloomberg’s region-

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Mediate This: Essentials for new Indian Gaming Compacts The City Sentinel Editorial trust for gaming, but where tical issues that mediation gaming operations have un- must address. Multiple issues must be ad- folded. dressed in the mediation pro- Locations put into trust af- To sum up, ideally media- cess a judge has advanced as ter October 17, 1988 are espe- tion could address several a means to settle the need for cially suspect. things, but must at a mini- new tribal gaming compacts Equity requires their sta- mum address these: in Oklahoma. tus be dealt with forthrightly. 1. The smaller tribes need The Big Tribes have sig- We have written previous- to be left at essentially the naled a willingness to pay ly about the sweetheart deals same rates to make up for fu- higher class 3 gaming rates; given to out-of-state vendors ture market concerns. but smaller tribes need some for years, costing tribal mem- 2. The vendors fees need way to recover ground lost as bers resources that should to be capped according to a result of unfair monopoly have been used for tribal requirements of the Indian practices resulting from fa- needs. The capping of ven- gaming law. voritism granted repeatedly dor rates should be tied to 3. Past abuses to smaller to the larger tribes by the Bu- the definition of sole propri- tribes markets need to be ac- reau of Indian Affairs. etary interest found in the In- counted for, documented and The harm done to lit- dian Gaming Regulatory Act a process for resolution im- tle tribes by the abuses that (IGRA). This could also ad- plemented. flourished for the benefit of dress problem arising from 4. Suspect locations need larger tribes has to be a con- Class 2 rates being charged to be reconciled so that they From left: Ellyn Novak Hefner, special care planner, and Jennifer Wright, estate planner. Photo provided. cern, because facilities ex- by out-of-state vendors. are compliant with federal ist that were not placed into The above sketches prac- law. Special needs trusts – an overview Staff Report • Social Security Disability assets, there is no requirement Benefits (SSDI): These benefits for a Medicaid pay-back provi- Special Care Planning is a may be available to disabled or sion in this trust. COMMENTARY process. Working as a Special blind persons who have had What are alternate meth- Care Planner, Ellyn Novak He- earnings and made contribu- ods for funding a third party Every Citizen’s Right to Liberty and fner’s process is to encourage tions to Social Security. trust? communication with the fam- • Supplemental Security In- A third party Special Needs Justice ily’s network; providing in- come (SSI): This program pro- Trust can be funded with life formation, education and re- vides benefits for aged, blind insurance, retirement assets or These incarcerated Kash- detainee with reasons for his/ sources, and offering holistic and disabled persons with lim- any other assets designated by miris have been detained in her arrest. This is obviously solutions unique to each in- ited resources and income. the third party establishing the Jammu and Kashmir under unjust. dividual’s situation. This in- • Medicare: In addition to trust. Public Safety Act (PSA), as Some of these detainees were cludes outreach to families providing health coverage for What is the process to set well. sole bread winners of their and professionals to under- people over age 65, Medicare up a trust? It is important to condemn families. The families of these stand ABLE, Achieving a Bet- is available to disabled persons An attorney experienced in the impunity with which au- young men are now derelict, ter Life Experience. Okla- under age 65 who have been special needs planning will thorities have illegally de- with nowhere to turn. They homa’s ABLE account is OK- receiving SSDI checks for 24 determine which type special tained these people, not all of lack the wherewithal to under- STABLE. months. needs trust is necessary and whom are political activists. take the long journey from the A Special Needs Trusts is a • Medicaid: Medicaid is a provide guidance on important The BJP [Bharatiya Janata Par- Valley to Uttar Pradesh where part of the process. public assistance program that decisions like selecting a trust- ty of India] has made several their sons are being held. Jennifer Wright is an Estate provides health coverage for ee and whether to include pro- tall claims to legitimize its de- The unknown fate of their Planner at Ball Morse Lowe individuals with limited re- visions for a care manager and cisions on this and other mat- children is a constant presence in Oklahoma City. She works sources and income. trust advisor. A Special Needs ters. in their lives, like a leaden sky with families who have a child How can a trust protect Trust should be part of a com- From the safety of a land of whose clouds are getting lower with special needs in creating these benefits? prehensive estate plan, which By Nyla Ali Khan freedom where now I reside, I and lower. a Special Needs Trust. Ellyn Eligibility for Medicaid and would also include planning must ask the question those in- The lack of closure in their asked Jennifer to answer a few SSI is based on a person’s re- for other beneficiaries through While I have been highly carcerated cannot: lives makes their existence un- questions that families have sources and income. Resources a revocable trust or will, du- critical of the extended deten- Have these detainees been bearable. Their stories evoke about special needs trusts. and income above the allow- rable powers of attorney (fi- tions of former heads of gov- formally charged, or are they tragic destinies, unredeemed What is a special needs able limits would make a per- nancial and medical), living ernment, former legislators, being held on grounds of by justice. trust? son ineligible for these bene- will and other important doc- and a former civil services of- vaguely defined suspicion? As I reflected in a previous A special needs trust or fits. Assets in a Special Needs uments. Implementing a com- ficer under the Public Safety Unfortunately, a modifica- commentary, “In their quest “supplemental needs trust” Trust would not count as the prehensive estate plan will en- Act (PSC), I cannot forget the tion to the Public Safety Act in to portray Kashmir as a reli- (SNT) is a trust established for person’s resources for purpos- sure loved ones will be cared 200 Kashmiri men being held 1990 made it non-obligatory for gious issue and not a political someone who is receiving or es of qualifying for Medicaid for and will provide peace of in jails outside the Valley. the authorities to provide the one, [Indian] Prime Minister who at some point may receive and SSI. mind. Narenda Modi’s government is Medicaid or other state/federal What is a third party Spe- Special Needs trusts work shrinking the political space benefits. cial Needs Trust? alongside OKSTABLE ac- for those who chose the route What are some reasons to A parent or other third party counts. of electoral politics to make create a special needs trust? establishes a trust for the bene- Questions? Contact Ellyn their voices heard.” The SNT provides for the in- fit of the person receiving ben- Hefner at 405-640-9408 or I lift my voice to cry for my dividual’s supplemental needs efits with the third party’s as- email ehefner@financialguide. beloved country and its people: without disqualifying the per- sets. This trust can be funded com about Special Care Plans In a democratic set-up, it is a son from benefits. now or through an estate plan or call Jennifer Wright at 405 heinous mistake to nip the po- What types of govern- upon death of the third party. 701-6968 or email jwright@ litical evolution of a society by ment benefits are there for Because this trust is not fund- ballmorselowe.com about Spe- belligerent and incoherent poli- disability? ed with the disabled person’s cial Needs Trusts. cies. NOTE: A native of Kashmir, Dr. Nyla Ali Khan is a professor at Rose State College in Midwest City and visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma in Nor- man. Her essays and analyses have appeared in publications around the world, including in The City Sentinel newspaper and on the CapitolBeatOK.com website. This essay is adapted, with her approval, from a recent online post.

Gathered Saturday evening (Feb. 22) in Bryce Hall at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Oklahoma City, for the annual celebration of the Chief Justice Matthew John Kane Assembly (Knights of Columbus), from left: Ryan Maxwell, Excalibur Award winner (for service to the Knights and the broader community), Rev. Prabhakar Kalivela (Epiphany’s Associate Pastor) and Deacon Deacon Armando Cruzod, winner of the Kane Assembly’s Civic Award. Maxwell is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School active in many local charitable endeavors, including the Santa Fe Family Life Center, and Sister BJ’s Pantry, assisting homeless people. Fa- ther Kalivela is a native of India now working in Oklahoma City. Cruzod, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, CHECK OUT is a respected scientist and educator who is working at Holy Angels Church. The Fourth Degree Knights gather OUR WEB SITE annually on George Washington’s Birthday as the patriotic order of the Knights. Photo by Patrick B. McGuigan. www.City-Sentinel.com Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com March 2020 BUSINESS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter

Growth Mindset Self-Talk A to Z By Jack L. Werner, Ph.D. A to Z Inspections

What we say to ourselves and others powerfully affects our attitudes, confidence, and achievement, as well as theirs. With thanks to Kristin Wiens, here is a great visual to remind us of some positive things to say to ourselves, co-workers, friends, and especially children. Planning For Our Future: Are we missing the mark? By Willis Washington

When it comes to imple- menting our future devel- opment plans for Oklahoma City residence; are we plan- ning appropriately for the population growth of the disabled? In recent years the number of disabled indi- viduals with disabilities has grown exponentially. In 2016, the overall percentage (prev- alence rate) of people with a disability of all ages in Okla- homa was 16.4 percent. In other words, in 2016 (632,400 A future view of an Accessible Community of the 3,861,200) individuals We have individuals with the areas we should consid- of all ages in Oklahoma re- multiple disabilities that are er adjusting when using our ported one or more disabili- recognized and acknowl- current ADA standards and ties. Among the six types of edged in our society and lo- requirements for: disabilities identified in the cal communities. “However • increasing the number American Community Sur- we cannot continue to cat- of disabled parking spots vey (ACS), the highest (prev- egorize or treat them like a • increasing the number alence rate) number by cat- one size fits all solution.” Al- of hotel bedrooms egory was for “Ambulatory though it will be very chal- • increasing the standard Disability,” which was (9.5) lenging to address these doorway minimum size to 36 percent. different needs for Public inches On December 10, 2019 Housing, Community Devel- • increasing the standard Oklahoma City Passed a opment, and Urban Devel- number of wheelchair roll-in MAPS 4 penny sales tax that opment our oversight and accessible toilet water clos- will raise $978 Million dol- responsibility does not end ets lars over the next 8 years to there. It actually leads us • increasing the hallway fund 16 projects throughout into other areas like trans- and sidewalk widths to ac- Oklahoma City. MAPS 4 is a portation, employment, sus- company companion ani- debt-free public improvement tainable living, and health- mals program funded by a tem- care; just to name a few ar- • integrate wheelchair porary penny sales tax; that eas where it is becoming in- accessible bathroom water has become a very innovative creasingly more important closets within our transpor- model for making and imple- for us to start thinking “big tation system like buses, air- menting city improvements. picture.” We need less of planes, trains and the public We have allocated this “this is how we have been restrooms associated with funding for 16 specif- doing it so that’s good them Jack L. Werner owns A to Z Inspections, a commercial and residential inspection company ic projects: Parks ($140 enough!” • increasing our sidewalk serving the southwest. Jack is an ICC-certified Accessibility/Plans Examiner. He teaches home million),Youth Centers ($110 My goal and challenge is widths at recreational parks inspections for Francis Tuttle Career Tech. Designated an NAHB Master Instructor, he teaches million), Senior Wellness to get more of our Commu- to accommodate a minimum Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) and Universal Design courses for the Oklahoma State Home Centers ($30 million), Men- nity Leaders, Builders, De- of two wheelchairs with ani- Builders Association and was named the 2019 national CAPS educator of the year by the NAHB. tal Health and Addiction ($40 velopers, Real Estate Bro- mal companions to pass and He serves on the board of the Daily Living Centers and is a 40-year member of Rotary. Jack can million), Family Justice Cen- kers, Realtors, City Planners, traveling in different direc- be reached at 405/412-7861 ext 2 or [email protected]. Visit A to Z at www.atoz- ter operated by Palomar ($38 Architects, Attorneys, and tions inspectionsok.com. million), Transit ($87 mil- Politicians to transition their • integrate additional lion), Sidewalks, bike lanes, thought process. To transi- wheelchair accessible seat- trails and streetlights ($87 tion their view of building ing in churches, auditoriums, Objectstream adds Vaughn Turner to million), Homelessness ($50 for right now using today’s stadiums, and other public- million), Chesapeake Energy disabled population numbers ly used facilities as we build Senior Leadership Team in Oklahoma City Arena and related facilities and focusing on the long- and develop in the future. I ($115 million), Animal Shel- term planning and develop- understand that some facili- Staff Report ter ($38 million), Fairgrounds ment integrations and their ties such as churches and Coliseum ($63 million), Di- impacts on communities and privately built homes are not Objectstream, an integrated version Hub ($17 million), city’s differently. By looking required to meet the ADA services company delivering Innovation District ($71 mil- into the future from the per- compliance standards; but expertise, insights and tailored lion), Freedom Center and spective of specifically plan- doesn’t it just make common approaches to help clients in Clara Luper Civil Rights Cen- ning in 5, 10, 15, and 20 year sense to integrate these stan- the aviation, technology and ter ($25 million), Beautifica- increments. Shifting our fo- dards in our future building cybersecurity sectors, recent- tion ($30 million), Multipur- cus to correctly projecting and developments? ly added retired FAA (Federal pose Stadium ($37 million). and addressing the disabled Aviation Administration) ex- I find myself asking if we population growth and Willis Washington is an ecutive Vaughn Turner to the are spending this money needs during these periods. ADA ICC Compliance In- company’s award-winning and wisely and efficiently. In Utilizing the people that will spector and Certified Ag- rapidly growing team. the area of Public Housing, be using these developments ing in Place Specialist Turner will serve as a Senior Community Development, as the standard in which we also known as CAPS and Vice President, Aerospace En- and Urban Development: measure development, and has completed levels I, II, gineering in the executive lead- We are using the American’s plan for the future. & III with the Oklahoma ership team. He will help de- Vaughn Turner, a retired Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) executive, has joined integrated services company Objectstream in Oklahoma City. with Disabilities Act or ADA So the real question be- State Homebuilders Asso- fine the overall corporate strat- Standards for developments comes; are we asking our ciation and currently works egy and direction, a press re- tal to the company’s continued with my own, and I am hon- that will be used or offered to City Planners, Construction for A to Z Commercial and lease sent to The City Sentinel development to solve some of ored to be joining this great the public. The ADA was es- Builders, Developers, Archi- Residential Inspections. said. aviation’s toughest challenges.” team.” tablished and signed July 26, tects, ADA Coordinators, (www.atozinspections@ “I am thrilled that Vaughn The release said Turner would 1990. It was amended in Sep- City Leaders, Bankers, and yahoo.com) He was recent- will be joining our team. He be the “customer voice” ensur- About Objectstream: Ob- tember of 2008, updated in Brokers the right questions? ly accepted into the Okla- shares our values and our fo- ing that the team builds solu- jectstream is an integrated ser- 2010, and the final rules went Can we do more? homa University Graduate cus on innovation, and he plac- tions that meet the customer vice company delivering deep into effect on March 15, 2011. 1. What will we do; as we School Degree Program es the same strong emphasis as objectives and requirements. expertise, objective insights, tai- The current ADA stan- allocate our approved fund- to become a Regional City we do on the customer expe- Turner said, “Objectstream lored approaches and unparal- dards are a great starting ing to ensure that we are Planner. rience. He has shown himself has a great business model and leled collaboration to help their point; but they have become properly planning for our fu- Willis Washington – to be an extraordinary leader talented management team, clients. They have been at the the bare minimum standards ture needs? ([email protected]) has throughout his illustrious ca- which gives them the expertise forefront of providing technol- that we are legally required 2. What is the true cost started a Non-Profit organi- reer and has a proven track re- and experience to meet cus- ogy, aviation, cybersecurity, ad- to meet. If we continue to of not doing it; or getting it zation called LIFT – which cord,” Objectstream President tomer needs and be a trusted visory and assistance, and lo- plan and develop using only right the first time? stands for the Legacy Im- and CEO Biju Kurian said. partner by providing clients gistics solutions for more than the bare minimum required 3. What actions and steps pact Foundation Team In his new role with Ob- the best support possible. 15 years. As a trusted partner to standards “we are not do- are we going to take moving (www.liftlives.org). Wash- jectstream, Turner will lead “Objectstream has success- their customers, they give cus- ing enough.” The standard forward? ington’s future goals are and enhance Objectstream’s fully integrated the concepts of tomers and employees the very baseline of ADA standards 4. Is it time for us to to provide and contribute Technical Aviation programs ‘Customer First’ and ‘Employee best support with the highest gives us guidelines and pe- amend the ADA to proper- some solutions that will ad- through customer and avia- First’ into one common philos- of ethical standards through a rimeters to follow as we al- ly reflect the disabled popu- dress the growing need for tion industry outreach and en- ophy that guides the company’s commitment to excellence and locate the use of funding lation growth and ADA re- more Affordable Accessible gagement. According to a re- employees on a day-to-day ba- to providing exemplary service. like Oklahoma City’s Maps quirements in all areas? Housing. He plans to one day lease from the company, “he sis. They have made their em- Objectstream prides itself on be- 4 funding; but at some point build and develop a small complements the Objectstream ployees a priority, making them ing a socially and environmen- we need to drill down and I would like to propose housing community that will team with a wealth of National feel valued and letting them fo- tally responsible corporate citi- focus a little more on the end some of the following solu- be his contribution to ad- Airspace System engineering, cus on providing exceptional zen. users of this funding. tions and improvements in dressing these needs. flight inspection and cyber- service to the customer. These To learn more about Object- security knowledge that is vi- core values are right in line stream, visit objectstream.com. Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com March 2020 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter

Rabbi A. David Packman, former Rabbi Emeritus of Temple B’nai Israel dies By Darla Shelden terfaith work. He lectured at City Sentinel Reporter Cameron University, Univer- sity of Central Oklahoma, St. Rabbi A. David Packman, Gregory’s College, Phillips Rabbi Emeritus of Temple University, Oklahoma Chris- B’nai Israel, died peacefully on tian University, South Central ACLU-OK executive director Ryan Kiesel speaking on Sept. 15, 2015 at a rally held outside the Oklahoma state Capitol, hosted by members of Richard Glossip’s family and the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, just one day before Feb. 10 in Bethesda, Maryland, Oklahoma State University, Glossip’s scheduled execution. according to a release from the Oklahoma Baptist University, Photo by Darla Shelden. Interfaith Alliance of Oklaho- the University of Oklahoma, ma. and Henderson State Univer- A memorial service and re- sity (Arkansas.) Ryan Kiesel, ACLU of Oklahoma ception for Rabbi Packman On April 23, 1995, Rabbi was held on Friday, Feb. 14, at Packman read from Lamen- Executive Director to step down in June Temple B’nai Israel in Oklaho- tations at the Oklahoma City By Darla Shelden ma City. Murrah Building Bombing Me- City Sentinel Reporter The Interfaith Alliance of morial service at the State Fair Oklahoma issues the following Grounds. The crowd included After more than eight years statement: President Bill Clinton, Hillary Rabbi A. David Packman, Rabbi Emeri- as executive director of the “Rabbi Packman’s leader- tus of Temple B’nai Israel died on Mon- Clinton, Gov. Frank Keating ACLU of Oklahoma, Ryan Kie- ship, wisdom, intellect, humor, day, Feb. 10 in Bethesda, Maryland. A and other government officials sel has announced that he will and his presence during im- memorial service was held on Feb. 14, honoring the victims, survi- at 2 p.m., at Temple B’nai Israel, in step down from his role in June portant moments in the lives vors, rescuers, and all who Oklahoma City. Photo provided. of this year. of so many fills us with sad- were affected by the Oklaho- Kiesel will remain with the ness for his death and appreci- tion B’nai Israel (Monroe, Lou- ma bombing. organization this spring as the ation for his life. During his 28 isiana) part time until Decem- He served as a leader of in- Board leads a national search years of leadership at Temple ber 2013. terfaith coalitions that support process to find a new Execu- B’nai Israel, Rabbi Packman Rabbi Packman was past Freedom of Choice; and the tive Director and throughout helped to build extraordinary president of Planned Parent- Oklahoma City Human Rights the initial transition. connections between Jewish hood of Oklahoma City and Ordinance. The Anti-Defama- Since becoming executive and Interfaith communities past president of the South- tion League sponsored Rabbi director in 2011, Kiesel’s time across Oklahoma. west association of Reform Packman as a delegate to its Ryan Kiesel, ACLU-OK Executive Director speaks at a Cimarron Alliance event at the ACLU of Oklahoma is celebrating the June 27, 2015 decision by U.S. Supreme Court, ruling 5-4 that “Rabbi Packman was a Rabbis. He served as the past regional Jewish-Christian Dia- marked by an impressive list same-sex couples had the right to marry nationwide. scholar of Jewish and Okla- president of the Men’s Dinner logue, as well as the Southern of successes and advances on a Photo by James Nimmo. homa history, taught widely Club, a Board member of the Baptist-Jewish National Dia- wide range of political and le- have stood next to the current advocacy work in private prac- across our state, and was much Jewish Federation of Oklaho- logue. gal issues including religious and past members of this in- tice. beloved and respected by the ma City, and past Vice-presi- Among his numerous acco- liberty, free speech, LGBTQ credible team as we have cel- “While I am stepping down, Jewish and general communi- dent of the National Confer- lades, Packman received the equality, and voting rights. ebrated landmark victories I am not bowing out,” said Kie- ties. His legacy in Oklahoma ence of Christians and Jews of Brotherhood Award by the Na- Early in Kiesel’s tenure, and learned from our defeats. sel. “I intend to remain fully City includes the relationships Oklahoma City. tional Conference of Chris- the ACLU of Oklahoma made There is no greater burden, nor in the arena, committed to de- and memories nurtured with He served on six govern- tians and Jews, the Human criminal justice reform a pri- one more worthwhile, than to fending our progress and to de- so many across our commu- mental entities: as the May- Rights Award from the Okla- ority, and later through the na- stand in the breach, to ensure manding a better future for all, nity.” or’s representative to the City homa Human Rights Commis- tional Campaign for Smart Jus- that the struggles of tomorrow not just the few.” A native of Philadelphia, of Oklahoma City Neighbor- sion. the Interfaith Alliance tice. The cause will be a major are waged on the foundation Prior to coming to the ACLU Packman received his under- hood Initiative Commission, Human Service Award, and highlight of his legacy with the we lay today.” of Oklahoma, Kiesel served graduate education at the Uni- the Oklahoma State Martin the NAACP of Oklahoma City organization. ACLU of Oklahoma Board three terms in the Oklaho- versity of Pennsylvania, where Luther King Jr. Commission, presented him with their “Life Under Kiesel’s leadership, President Sarah Adams-Cor- ma Legislature representing he majored in Middle Eastern the Health Research Commit- Time Achievement Award.” Oklahoma ended mandatory nell says Kiesel’s leadership in House District 28; he previous- Studies. He graduated in 1959 tee of the Oklahoma Center for He was the reorganizer of life without parole sentences growing the affiliate and his ly worked in private practice with honors and was awarded the Advancement of Science Oklahoma’s most inclusive for certain repeat drug convic- reputation as a leading voice with a law firm in Oklahoma a Bachelor of Arts degree. He and Technology (OCAST), the Thanksgiving Service, which tions. of the Constitution and as a City, as well as serving as an entered Hebrew Union Col- State of Oklahoma Bio-Ethics embraces Catholics, Protes- Ryan was also a leader in skilled political strategist has adjunct professor at the Uni- lege, the Reform Jewish Sem- Committee, the Murrah Fed- tants, Jews, Bahai’s, Muslims, the campaign to pass Oklaho- been crucial to increasing the versity of Oklahoma College of inary in Cincinnati, in 1959. eral Building Memorial Task Hindus, Unitarians, and peo- ma State Question 780, mak- effectiveness of the affiliate at Law. In 1961 he received a Bachelor Force, and the Work Force De- ple of all races. ing personal possession of all a critical moment in our his- Ryan currently serves on of Hebrew Letters Degree. In velopment for Poverty Reduc- In 2016, Rabbi Packman, drugs a misdemeanor and re- tory. the Boards of the Ralph Ellison 1964 he was ordained and re- tion Project. known for his ability to de- forming sentencing for prop- Adams-Cornell said, “Ryan Foundation and Freedom of In- ceived a Master of Arts degree Packman served on the velop and nurture relation- erty crimes. Kiesel was also at spent the better part of the formation Oklahoma. Kiesel with honors. ships with the forefront of making those last decade leading the affili- will also continue as co-host of In 1964, other con- changes retroactive, which last ate, board, and members of the This Week in Oklahoma Poli- Rabbi Pack- gregations, year led to the release of 527 ACLU of Oklahoma through a tics, heard weekly on KOSU/ man entered came up with Oklahoma prisoners, the larg- tremendous period of growth. NPR. the U.S. Air the hashtag, est single-day commutation of Under his leadership, the Kiesel received a B.A. in Po- Force as a “Hate- prisoners in the nation’s his- ACLU of Oklahoma has solidi- litical Science from the Uni- C h a p l a i n , FreeOKC” in tory. fied its reputation as a force to versity of Oklahoma and a J.D. serving in honor of the “It’s been an enormous priv- be reckoned with. Our board from the University of Oklaho- G e r m a n y , “41 Against ilege to lead the ACLU of Okla- and affiliate have learned so ma College of Law. He is mar- France and Hate” cam- homa for the last eight years,” much from and with him, and ried to Allison Kiesel, a phar- Italy. During paign that Kiesel said. “This is a pivotal I know we’re in a better place macist, and they have two chil- that time, he year. The moment in our state and na- going forward because of his dren, Oliver and Claire. provided rab- campaign tion’s history, and the fight for strategic leadership.” When available, the Execu- binical ser- brought to- justice and equality has never After departing the ACLU tive Director position profile vices to vari- gether 41 con- been more important. of Oklahoma, Kiesel plans to and instructions on how to ap- ous German gregations “It has been an honor to continue his legal and political ply will be posted at acluok.org. and French ci- In 2016, Rabbi Emeritus David Packman of Temple B’Nai Israel urged the state of which de- vilian Jewish Oklahoma to refrain from capital punishment during a press conference held by voted part Communities. the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty honoring World Day Against of their wor- He was also a the Death Penalty. ship services John Marshall Middle School students Photo by Darla Shelden. prison Chap- the last week- lain for the U.S. Air Force in Boards of the Oklahoma City end in February to emphasize honored for academic success Europe. Urban League, the American the message of tolerance and By Darla Shelden After completing his mili- Civil Liberties Union of Okla- respect for all peace-seeking City Sentinel Reporter tary service in 1967, Rabbi homa, the Institutional Re- people and their religions. Packman was accepted at the view Board of Integris Medi- Packman was a founder Oklahoma City Public Ohio State University School cal Center, the Community and former treasurer of the Schools (OKCPS) leaders re- of Social Work, where he lat- Council of Central Oklahoma, non-profit Oklahoma Associa- cently recognized twenty-eight er earned his Master of Social the Downtown Rotary Club, tion for Health Ethics and he 7th and 8th graders from John Work degree. Keep Oklahoma City Beau- served on the Advisory Board Marshall Enterprise Middle Packman was awarded Doc- tiful, the Oklahoma County of Jesus House, and the Board School for their outstanding tor of Divinity degrees, hono- Mental Health Association, of the Central Oklahoma Hu- academic achievement dur- ris causa, from Oklahoma City the Oklahoma Symphony Or- man Rights Alliance. ing the school’s Impact Grand University and Hebrew Union chestra, the Northcare Com- Rabbi Packman is survived Point Challenge. During the College-Jewish Institute of Re- munity Mental Health Center, by his wife, Nina; their chil- challenge, each student had to ligion. and the Central Conference of dren and their spouses: Keren earn at least 4 A’s during the Rabbi Packman became American Rabbis. and Ted Alpert, Kenan Pack- fall semester. the spiritual leader of Temple He was a member of the man and Steve Quinn, and The students were each pre- B’nai Israel of Oklahoma City State of Oklahoma Bio-Ethics Jana and Mark Greenblatt; sented with a $50 Visa gift card, OKCPS leaders (back row, from left) Jason Brown, OKCPS Deputy Superinten- dent; Michael Harris, Principal, John Marshall Middle School; Dr. Lee Beasley, in 1976 and retired in June Committee, which drew up the grandchildren: Margot, Lu- donated by Dr. Lee Beasley, on John Marshall Enterprise Board member; and Jimmy Lawson, John Marshall Im- 2004. He was an adjunct facul- legislation for the new law on cille, and Alexandra Alpert, behalf of the John Marshall Im- pact Team founder, honored twenty-eight students from John Marshall Enter- ty member of the School of Re- Living Wills and Durable Pow- and Micah and Levi Green- pact Team, as a way to congrat- prise Middle School for their academic achievement during the Impact Grade ligion of Oklahoma City Uni- er of Attorney in Health Mat- blatt; and brother and sister- ulate and encourage them to Point Challenge, during which the students each earned at least 4 A’s during the versity, where he also served ters, as well as the Institution- in-law Dr. Gerald and Linda continue striving for academic last semester. Photo provided. as University Jewish Chaplain. al Animal Care Use Commit- Packman. excellence. 5th through 8th-grade students. Marshall Impact Team, created He served as an adjunct fac- tee (IACUC) of the Oklahoma Note: Information for this The event was held in the li- Last fall, Jimmy Lawson, the Impact Grade Point Chal- ulty member of Southern Naz- Medical Research Foundation. article was gathered in part brary of John Marshall Middle Rose State College Adjunct lenge, encouraging students to arene University and after re- Throughout his life, Rab- from the Central Conference of School, located in north Okla- Professor, John Marshall alum- earn at least 4 A’s during the tirement, he served Congrega- bi Packman was active in in- American Rabbis website. homa City. The school serves ni, and founder of the John continued on page 7 Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com March 2020 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter John Marshall Middle School students honored for academic success continued from page 6 semester. A reward was prom- ised to those who were able to accomplish the goal. The John Marshall Enter- prise Board met to discuss ways to recognize the stu- dents. Dr. Lee Beasley, a member of the board, stepped up to sup- port the initiative by donating $50 Visa gift cards to each stu- dent completing the challenge. Lawson said, ”The vision of impacting the next generation of Oklahoma City economic Jimmy Lawson (center) Rose State College Adjunct Professor, John Marshall producers came from the no- John Marshall Enterprise Board mem- High School alumni, and founder of the John Marshall Impact Team challenged ber, Dr. Lee Beasley and his wife tion of how my father and oth- John Marshall Middle School students to earn at least 4 A’s during the semester. Sherry, donated $50 Visa gift cards Photo provided. er community leaders impact- on behalf of the John Marshall Impact ed me growing up. Team, to each student who earned at volved with education through- “By spending time with suc- “Our Impact Team is com- least 4 A’s during the semester as part out our lives and we have sup- cessful adults who look like prised of mainly John Marshall of the Impact Grade Point Challenge. ported John Marshall for the them, students are able to see Facebook photo. Alumni who are professionals last 4 years. It is our belief that themselves in these mentors and have a passion for mentor- and several other John Mar- by supporting students’ educa- and learn not to settle for the ing and being a positive role shall alumni stepped in to cre- tion we will help them become status quo but to aim for excel- model to students. The pow- ate the John Marshall Impact better citizens, and that is why lence in every aspect of their er of simply caring can have Team. Rather than just point- we continue to support John lives.” a lifelong impact on a child’s ing out problems, Jimmy asked Marshall and other educational Although numerous other life; and that is the goal of our what he could do to help. institutions. students met the goal of obtain- team.” “As one of our Partners in “What Jimmy Lawson is do- ing 4 A’s during the semester, Dr. Sean McDaniel, OKCPS Action, Jimmy’s team now ing is truly remarkable because the reward was only offered to Superintendent said, ”We are spends time each week with not only is he acting as a men- 7th and 8th grade students who so proud of these students and our kids, making a difference tor to these kids, but he is also signed up for and met the Im- thankful for our Partners in in their lives by teaching them rewarding the ones who have pact Grade Point Challenge. Action at the John Marshall core values and skills such as put in the work to achieve aca- The John Marshall Impact Impact Team and for Dr. Beas- leadership, accountability, in- demic excellence.” Team plans to continue sup- ley’s generous donation. tegrity and academic excel- Michael Harris, Principal at porting students and expand- “It is no secret that short- lence.” John Marshall Enterprise Mid- ing the Grade Point Challenge ly after we began the school McDaniel added, “We hope dle School, said, “It is truly to other grade levels in the fu- year, we experienced chal- that this academic challenge amazing to see how our com- ture. lenges at John Marshall Enter- and Dr. Beasley’s generous do- munity partners and alumni Lawson said, “I highly en- prise Middle School. At that nation will not only serve as have come together to support courage other community sup- time, we made a conscious de- recognition, but will also teach and make a difference at our porters who would like to have cision to push the reset button, our students that academic ex- school. an impact on our next genera- facing those challenges head cellence and hard work bring “Our students are getting tion to get involved with Okla- on and making plans to over- reward.” the opportunity to spend time homa City Public Schools, be- come them while also support- The Impact Team provides with professionals from differ- cause every child deserves the ing our students, families and mentoring, success planning, ent fields who grew up in their chance to be great.” staff. But, we can’t do it alone.” and life lessons. neighborhood and faced some For more information, vis- McDaniel continued, “I was Beasley said, ”My wife Sher- of the same challenges these it the John Marshall Impact so moved when Jimmy Lawson ry and I have been very in- kids face. Team Facebook page. OCU School of Law Alumni Awards Dinner to be held on March 28 By Darla Shelden for his flamboyant courtroom City Sentinel Reporter style, several of his cases have raised national attention. From The Oklahoma City Uni- Apache, Oklahoma, Isaacs was versity School of Law has an- an Oklahoma County assistant nounced the 2020 recipients of district attorney from 1974-1975 the OCU Law Alumni Awards. and an assistant public defend- Tamya Cox-Touré will be er from 1976-1978. He then en- honored with the Communi- tered into private practice and ty and Public Service Award, has been there ever since. He Garvin Isaacs will receive the is a lifetime member of the Na- Distinguished Law Alumnus tional Association of Criminal Award, and Elizabeth Isaac Defense Lawyers and a cur- will receive the Outstanding rent member of the Oklahoma Young Alumna Award. Danné Criminal Defense Lawyers As- L. Johnson has been named the sociation. He served as Presi- recipient of the Marian P. Opa- dent of the Oklahoma Bar Asso- The School of Law. OCU Facebook photo. la Award for Lifetime Achieve- ciation for nearly two decades, cle Attorney. Bar Association Young Law- ment in Law. retiring in 2016. Among his nu- Elizabeth Isaac works in yers Division Board of Direc- Additionally, the law firm of merous accolades, Garvin re- intellectual property law. A tors. DeWitt, Paruolo and Meek was ceived the American Jurispru- 2013 graduate of OCU Law, she Danné L. Johnson is the named the Law Firm of Dis- dence Award for Criminal Law; currently practices at Dunlop Constance Baker Motley Pro- tinction by the school. the Judge Tom Brett Criminal Codding, where she helps pre- fessor of Law at OCU Law Awardees will be recognized Law Award, the ACLU of Okla- pare patents, trademarks, copy- School, where she focuses on at the Alumni Awards Dinner, homa Civil Lib- rights, entertainment law and securities regulation, nonprof- set for Saturday, March 28 at 6 ertarian Award and the 2004 internet law, among others. She it organization, civil proce- p.m., at the OCU School of Law Lord Erskine award from the was named an Achiever Under dure, and race, class, and gen- McLaughlin Hall, 800 N. Har- Oklahoma Criminal Defense 40 by the Journal Record and der influences. She received vey Ave., in Oklahoma City. Lawyers Association. In 2019, she sits on the board of direc- her undergraduate degree at Tamya Cox-Touré serves Isaacs was recognized by Con- tors for deadCenter Film Festi- the University of Pennsylva- as the regional director of pub- tinental Who’s Who as a Pinna- val and the Oklahoma County nia and her J.D. from George lic policy and organizing for Washington University. John- Planned Parenthood Great son worked for the U.S. Securi- Plains, where she oversees the ties and Exchange Commission Public Affairs departments in in the Division of Enforcement Oklahoma and Arkansas. A na- in , serving as a tive of Des Moines, Iowa and staff attorney, senior counsel, Tulsa, she graduated from the and finally as a branch chief. OCU School of Law in 2006. She joined OCU in 2003, where Cox-Touré began her career she has received the Best Men- with the American Civil Liber- tor Award, Favorite Professor ties Union of Oklahoma as the Award and has coached the first legislative counsel. Pre- Mock Trial vious awards include the AC Team. She also leads the Civ- Hamlin Award by the Oklaho- il Procedures Skill Integration ma Legislative Black Caucus; Project for OCU. John Green Community Ser- DeWitt, Paruolo and vice Award by the Association Tamya Cox-Touré and Garvin Isaacs will each be honored with the OCU School of Meek Law Firm was found- of Black Lawyers; Faith and Law Alumni Award on March 28. Photos provided. continued on page 8 Freedom Award for the Okla- homa Religious Coalition for Faith Directory Reproductive Choice; Torch Award from Freedom Oklaho- First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. ma; and Ada Louis Sipuel Fish- “In the heart of our city with a heart for the Sunday @ 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday Holy Eucharist: 12:10 p.m. er Award from Oklahoma Bar world.” 1201 N. Robinson NOON - Spanish Service, Weekday Masses: (St. Nicholas Chapel) Association Diversity Commit- Ph. 232-4255 www.fbcokc.org Mon-Fri. @ Noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 tee. Mon-Fri. 11:15 a.m. Sat. 3:15-3:50 p.m. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help a.m. Wednesday: Dinner 5p.m.; 3214 N. Lake Ave., OKC, OK 73118 Garvin Isaacs, is a 1974 Bible Study 6 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Ph. 525-2349 graduate of OCU Law who spe- St. Joseph Old Cathedral N.W. 7th and Robinson Pastor: Rev. John Metzinger cializes in criminal defense. 307 N.W. 4th St., OKC, OK 73101 www.stpaulsokc.org Ph. 235-3436 Weekend Masses: Sat. @ 5 p.m., Sun. @ 8 He has been named a Super Ph. 235-4565 Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. (V.N.) Lawyer since 2007. Known Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com March 2020 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter OCU School of Law Alumni Awards Dinner to be held on March 28 continued from page 7 ed by Thomas Paruolo and OCU alumni Derrick DeWitt and Justin Meek. The firm fo- cuses on insurance, accident and injury cases, one of which brought the largest verdicts in the state against a health insur- er. The firm has been listed in Best’s Directory of Insurance Professionals, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Super Law- yer Magazine. The OCU Law Alumni As- sociation members accepted nominations from across the Elizabeth Isaac (left) and Danné L. Johnson have been named recipients of the OCU Law Alumni Awards for 2020. Photos provided. nation, followed by an exten- sive review process before Tickets for Alumni Associa- purchase tickets, call 405-208- For the first time, Disney is partnering with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful for the 2020 Great American Cleanup Oklahoma cam- naming the 2020 recipients. tion members are $50. Gener- 6400. paign, from March 1 - May 31. Facebook photo. Sponsors for the event in- al admission tickets are $100. To learn more about the clude Ogletree Deakins, The Alumni Association member- Oklahoma City University Isaac Family and the OCU ship plus tickets are $150 each. School of Law, visit law.okcu. Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and Disney Alumni Association. Sponsorships are available. To edu. partner for 2020 Great American Brightmusic Concert on March Cleanup By Darla Shelden 3 continues tribute to female City Sentinel Reporter composers For the first time, Disney is Staff Report these women’s masterful con- partnering with Keep Okla- tributions to the chamber mu- homa Beautiful (KOB) for the The French Horn takes sic repertoire. These women 2020 Great American Clean- the spotlight in Brightmu- are from diverse backgrounds, up (GAC) Oklahoma cam- sic’s fourth concert of the sea- and are or were active musi- paign, which takes place from son, “The Virtuoso French cally in different periods of the March 1 through May 31. GAC Horn,” featuring guest artist history. However, they share is a nationwide project of Keep Adam Unsworth. This season some things in common: they America Beautiful (KAB). the Brightmusic Chamber En- all composed with passion and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, semble celebrates the contribu- ingenuity, and in spite of limi- as an affiliate of KAB, coor- tion of women to the vast body tations a woman may face in dinates cleanup activities in of classical music, featuring a career as a composer, more so Oklahoma. plies after March 20 can ar- randa Patton, KOB Projects Co- work by a woman composer in in previous centuries than the Over 45,000 Oklahoma reg- range for delivery or may be re- ordinator. “You do not want to each program. current century, these tena- istrants are expected to join quired to pay for shipping. miss an opportunity to partic- In this month’s concert, 7:30 cious women found ways to millions nationwide to partici- Registered groups can sign ipate in this event or the GAC p.m. on Tuesday, March 3 at St, Ukrainian-born Catherine Likhuta is an make significant contributions pate in the 2020 GAC event. up to receive Disney World grant opportunities.” Paul’s Cathedral the ensemble Australian-based contemporary com- in the field of music as per- Individuals and groups tickets through Disney’s All for Patton added, “We could not will present a piece by Ukraini- poser of chamber music. formers, educators and com- wishing to participate in this Good program by visiting All- have successful programs with- an-born Catherine Likhuta, an Photo: CatherineLikhuta.com posers.” year’s Great American Clean- forGood.org. out our program sponsors.” Australian-based composer, pi- Last summer, Brightmusic On the program for March 3 up in Oklahoma must register Once the groups have regis- The GAC in Oklahoma is anist and recording artist. Her co-Artistic Director Amy I- are: through the Keep Oklahoma tered for both programs (GAC sponsored by the Oklahoma music has been described as Lin Cheng reflected on the se- Robert Schumann -- Ada- Beautiful website at keepokla- & Disney) and completed their Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma highly emotional, programmat- ries of concerts that Brightmu- gio and Allegro in A-flat major homabeautiful.com. cleanup, including a wrap up Department of Transportation ic and rhythmically complex. sic leaders sought “to highlight continued on page 9 Starting March 1, registered report; Disney will provide a and the Oklahoma Department groups will be able to receive limited supply of tickets to reg- of Environmental Quality. Oth- free cleanup supplies, program istered groups. All clean ups er in kind sponsors include: materials and grant opportu- must be completed by May 31. . Pepsico, OGE Energy Corp., nities. Participating groups Last year, KOB’s annual P&K Equipment, and Warren include scout troops, civic or- cleanup picked up over 4 mil- CAT. ganizations, schools, families, lion pounds of trash, plant- Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is businesses and municipalities. ed over 20,000 bushes and a statewide nonprofit organiza- There is no age limit. trees, and recycled over 43,000 tion with a mission to empower Free supplies will include pounds of plastics. This op- Oklahoma citizens to preserve trash bags, gloves, vests, bot- portunity allows individuals and enhance the state’s natural tled water, t-shirts and promo- and organizations to beautify beauty and ensure a healthy, tional banners. Any group that the community, set litter stan- sustainable environment. registers before March 20 will dards, and compete for awards be able to pick up their specific and other prizes. To register for the Great supply order from their coun- “The Great American Clean- American Cleanup, visit ty Oklahoma Department of up is an exceptional way for keepoklahomabeautiful.com.. Transportation (ODOT) office. Oklahomans to keep their For more information, call Mi- Groups that register for sup- great state beautiful,” said Mi- randa at 405-286-9141. OVAC’s Momentum celebrates emerging Oklahoma artists By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

The Oklahoma Visual Art- ist Coalition (OVAC) will host its annual event, Momentum on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 in Oklahoma City. This year’s statewide soiree will be held at Dead People’s Stuff an- tiques, 1900 Linwood Blvd., both evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. Momentum offers Oklahoma artists ages 30 and younger the opportunity to gain exhibition experience and meet new au- Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition will host its annual event, Momentum on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 at Dead People’s Stuff antiques in Oklahoma City. diences. Attendees will expe- Facebook photo. rience film, performance, new media, installation, live music, to be considered for the exhibi- night event. prizes and more. tion. Guest curators narrow a Curating this year is Jade Each year, over one hundred highly competitive pool of art- Powers, Assistant Curator at young artists submit their work work submissions for the two- the Kemper Museum of Con- temporary Art (Kansas City, MO). Working with Powers is Emerging Curator, Madi- son Moody, a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University’s Masters of Art in Nonprofit Leadership program. The guest curators work to- gether to select 3 Spotlight projects and a general survey show of 94 selected works from a pool of over 300 works. “Momentum is the best op- portunity in the state for emerging artists to gain expe- rience and exposure,” said Aar- Momentum 2020 Spotlight Artist Emma Defani is pictured working on a wood- block in her studio. Photo provided. continued on page 9 Page 9 www.city-sentinel.com March 2020 COMMUNITY/ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter OVAC’s Momentum celebrates Brightmusic Concert on March 3 emerging Oklahoma artists continues tribute to female composers

continued from page 8 continued from page 8 Horn and Strings, K. 407 $20 at the door. There is no Musicians performing at charge for children; active-du- on Morvan, Momentum com- for Horn and Piano, Op. 70 this concert will be: Adam Un- ty military and students are ad- mittee co-chair. “I always get Joseph Haydn -- Diverti- sworth, Horn; Chad Burrow, mitted free with ID. excited when I hear stories of mento a Tre for Horn, Violin and Clarinet; Gregory Lee, Violin; Brightmusic Chamber En- artists making connections or Cello in E-flat major, Hob. IV:5 Mark Neumann, Viola; Samu- semble presents fine classical selling work because of Mo- Catherine Likhuta, Lesions el Formicola, Violin and Viola; chamber music in the acous- mentum. The event also serves for Horn, Clarinet and Cello Jonathan Ruck, Cello; and Amy tically-rich St. Paul’s Cathe- as an opportunity for curators Robert Kahn, Serenade for I-Lin Cheng, Piano. dral at N.W. 7th and N. Robin- and first-time art buyers to Horn, Clarinet and Piano in F In June the ensemble will son near downtown Oklahoma scout great talent. I’m especial- minor, Op 73 present its ninth annual Sum- City. Free parking is available ly proud of our team for work- Daniel Schnyder, Walden mer Chamber Music Festival. just south of the cathedral. For ing hard to make this year’s Trio for Horn, Violin and Piano Programs and dates will be an- more information about the en- event a success.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mo- nounced this month. semble and upcoming concerts, Selected in December 2019, zart, Quintet in E-flat major for Single admission prices are visit brightmusic.org. the 3 Spotlight Artists receive an honorarium of $1000 to cre- ate new artistic projects for Mo- mentum. OCU Dance kicks off 2020 with ‘Broadway Revue’ Momentum 2020 Spotlight Artist Daniel Helm. Photo provided. The Spotlight artists, Spen- Staff Report the glamorous Starettes’ new London with Mary Poppins cer Plumlee from Tulsa, Emma After the Spotlight projects kickline, inspired by the jubi- and Bert. Difani of Oklahoma City, and debut at Momentum 2020, they Oklahoma City University’s lant 1952 movie musical “Sin- Dancers in the American Daniel Helm from Norman, will travel to Modella Gallery American Spirit Dance Com- gin’ In The Rain.” Spirit Dance Company hail each receive three months of in Stillwater, and will be on pany will celebrate American There is something for ev- from OCU’s Ann Lacy School guidance from the guest cu- display from May 7 - June 6. dance from Broadway to Hol- eryone including musical of American Dance and En- rators, who help them refine Liz Boudreaux, Momentum lywood as they present this theatre numbers like “Tom, tertainment, the nation’s pre- their projects. committee co-chair said, “Mo- year’s “Broadway Revue.” Di- Dick, and Harry” from “Kiss miere musical theatre and The gallery will be open mentum is special because it’s rected by Jo Rowan, dance Me Kate” and the athletic commercial dance program from 2 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, something the community chair at OCU’s Ann Lacy “Crap Shoot- ers’ Dance” that has been ranked the num- March 22. Spotlight Artist will looks forward to every year. It School of American Dance and from “Guys and Dolls.” ber-one BFA dance program in discuss their projects and ex- gives young and emerging art- Entertainment, the show runs Brilliant bal- the nation by OnStage. This periences as a featured artist ists an opportunity to share from March 12 - 14 in Okla- let numbers such destination collegiate program beginning at 6 p.m. No tickets their diverse perspectives, and homa City University’s Kirk- as “Oklaho- has alumni credits in nearly are required for Sunday pro- the art at Momentum is always patrick Auditorium, at 2501 N. ma Cadets” form 90 Broadway pro- gramming. thought provoking. Paired with Blackwelder Ave. a stirring military ductions and has Krystle Brewer, OVAC’s ex- live music, interactive com- Show times are 8 p.m. March ballet about the produced ecutive director said, “Momen- ponents, and the communi- 12 and 13, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. pride of being tum is a crucial program for ty, it’s one of the city’s leading March 14. For tickets, call 405- an Oklahoman Oklahoma’s young and emerg- events.” 208-5227 or visit okcu.edu/tick- while “I’ll Take 50 Ra- ing artists. For many of them, An Allied Arts member ets. You Home dio City Rock- they are exhibiting and selling agency, OVAC presents Mo- Spencer Plumlee (pictured) is a Mo- “There’s no need to buy a Kathleen” ettes and count- work for the first time. mentum 2020 in partnership mentum 2020 Spotlight Artist. Photo plane ticket to New York City pays homage ing. “This equips them with the with Dead People’s Stuff, 21c provided. — our performers are Broad- to Irish Ameri- Playbill ranked skills and experience to apply Museum Hotel, and Modella available online at Momentu- way bound,” Rowan said. “En- cans, right in time Oklahoma City for more exhibition opportu- Gallery. Event sponsors include mOklahoma.org. Tickets are joy these future Broadway for St. Patrick’s Day. U n i v e r s i t y nities in the future. It is also a The Chickasaw Nation, Down- $10 until March 10, or $15 at the dancers while they are still Bruno Mars’ “Fi- among this great platform to see who are town OKC, The Andy War- door with cash or card. There performing in OKC! The show nesse” Remix will year’s “Top Oklahoma’s next rising stars hol Foundation for the Visual will be free gallery hours on is as slick and fast-paced as take the audience 10 Most Repre- and to show our support early Arts, National Endowment for Sunday, March 22, from 2 - 7 anything you would see on the back to the 1990s. s e n t e d Colleg- in their careers.” the Arts, George Kaiser Family p.m. Parking is limited. Attend- professional stage.” The whole family will es on Broad- way.” The Spotlight Artist Preview Foundation, Kirkpatrick Fam- ees are encouraged to carpool The show opens with “Plen- love “Friend Like Me,” a Exhibition will be on display ily Fund, and the Oklahoma and use ride-sharing transpor- ty of Money and You,” which saucy jazz number and Dancers trained at through Aug. 28 at the Okla- Arts Council. tation. will have the audience tapping “Trip A Little Light Fan- OCU seem to turn up homa City 21c Museum Hotel’s General admission tickets For more information, visit along and singing in their seats. tastic” will take the au- in big shows. Photo 3rd floor gallery. for Friday and Saturday are MomentumOklahoma.org It will also feature the debut of dience to the heart of provided. Be Green With Envy at Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk

continued from page 1 ists and a variety of live enter- tainment - all within walking 29th and Dewey. distance. Ten restaurants and a Oklahoma City’s Unique handful of shops round out the Arts Destination, the Paseo Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. Arts District is located be- For more information, call tween N.W. 27th & 30th Streets the Paseo Arts Association and Walker & Hudson. at (405) 525-2688 or email at Each First Friday, Paseo gal- [email protected]. Visit e leries offer special themed ex- thepaseo.org/join for member- hibits, refreshments, guest art- ship information. Caroline Cohenour Virtuoso EXPERIENCE FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Friday, March 6, 2020 • 6-9pm French Horn ARTS DISTRICT Mobile Vendors: Mekong Spice & Growe Flower Truck In the Paseo Art Space at 3022 Paseo “Luminosity” • Exhibit March 6-28 Sam Charboneau, Caroline Cohenour, Madeleine Schmidt, Kendall Schulz, Virginia Sitzes and Twyleen Tepe. Local and national art, great food, art classes and plenty of shopping!

wi ADAM #FirstFridayPaseo 405.525.2688 • thepaseo.org guest UNSWORTH, artist HORN

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