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Print News for the Heart of our City. Volume 57, Issue 6 June 2018 Read us daily at www.city-sentinel.com Ten Cents Page 3 Page 6 Page 10 The City Sentinel Endorsements, June 23, 2018 Election Asian Night Market Festival set for June 9 Get in Tune -- First Friday Walk, set for June ABC documentary “The Last Defense” to air spotlighting death row inmates Julius Jones and Darlie Routier By Darla Shelden Darlie Routier on Texas’ death couple have partnered with City Sentinel Reporter row. XCON Productions and Lin- The docu-series features coln Square Productions for A new documentary series, seven one-hour episodes spot- this project. titled “The Last Defense,” exec- lighting the serious flaws in The world premiere of “The utive produced by actress Viola the American justice system Last Defense” was held at the Davis and Julius Tennon, will and the high rate of exonerated 2018 Tribeca Film Festival in begin airing on Tuesday, June death row inmates. New York City on April 27. 12 on the ABC Television Net- In 2012, Davis and her hus- Reporter Rachel Lipkin cov- work at 9 p.m. (CST). band Julius founded JuVee Pro- ered the screening, which in- The program takes an in- ductions in order to “give a cluded the first hour of the Ju- depth look at the cases of Ju- voice to the voiceless through lius Jones case followed by a lius Darius Jones, serving time strong, impactful and cultur- panel discussion with execu- on Oklahoma’s death row and ally relevant narratives.” The continued on page 2 OKC Pride Week 2018 will take place from June 17 - 24 featuring events for young and old celebrating the LGBTQA com- munity. Photo provided. OKC Pride Week 2018 to feature events celebrating inclusion and diversity By Darla Shelden LGBTQA patriotism today in proceeds will benefit OKC City Sentinel Reporter the nation,” said Lori Honeyc- Pride. There is no entry fee. utt, OKC Pride president. “We Six Mr. and six Mrs. entries The 2018 OKC Pride Week, are the people who live in this will be accepted. Those inter- from June 17 - 24, will bring community, work in this com- ested in competing can email numerous events to the Okla- munity, build families, and love [email protected]. homa City area celebrating in- in this community. Together OKC Pride Week Opening clusion and diversity. Festivi- we stand taller and stronger, as Ceremonies will be held on ties will include a charity pag- we are the people.” Monday, June 18 at Fassler Hall, eant, opening ceremonies, a On Sunday, June 17 at 9:30 421 N.W. 10 St. from 5 - 8 p.m. wine bottling party, painting, p.m. the first ever OKC Pride This free, family friendly event bowling, a block party, free charity Mr. & Mrs. OKC Pride will include appetizers, door concerts, an arts festival, a bar- pageant will take place at The prizes, and a social hour on beque, and the popular OKC Copa, 2200 N.W. 40 St., with the south balcony. Sponsored Pride Parade. a $5 cover donation at the door. by Boeing, a Rainbow Ribbon “This year’s theme, ‘We the Categories include interviews, Cutting Ceremony will take The Last Defense” executive producers (L-R) Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Christine Connor and Julius Jones’ lawyer, Dale People,’ reflects the state of talent and evening wear. All continued on page 2 Baich, discuss the case at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Twitter photo. State Rep. Kevin Calvey Twilight Time for the Midsummer Fairy Ball reflects on Oklahoma Health Staff Report Department scandal Come to the Fairy Ball! Paseo Artists invite chil- Staff Report er than spending the money on dren and parents to the 17th core programs.” annual Fairy Ball on Saturday, State Rep. Kevin Calvey re- He continued, “Under cross- June 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. This leased a response about find- examination before the House delightful summer’s evening ings announced in mid-May Special Investigative Com- harkens whimsical children by the grand jury investigating mittee, disgraced former state of all ages to appear as if they the state Health Department Secretary of Finance Preston have opened a fairy book and scandal. Doerflinger admitted that he stepped out of a tale. Children The multi-county grand approved the Health Depart- may dress up as a character jury, run by Attorney Gen- ment’s annual budgets by re- from fairy land, and create an eral Mike Hunter’s staff, con- viewing the same documenta- Rep. Kevin Calvey evening of colorful music and firmed that wasteful spend- tion as that provided by oth- dance in the historic Crown tive Committee hearings last ing is rampant in state govern- er state agencies. That means Jewell Amphitheater locat- fall was guilty of making false ment, but did not issue indict- these sorts of ‘slush funds’ ed at First Christian Church, statements under oath. I’m not ments against any individu- likely exist in perhaps dozens 3700 N. Walker. referring to the whistleblow- Photos by Paige Powell als. The panel also concluded, of other state agencies, not just The wonder begins at home ers. I urge the attorney gener- in the words of a press release in the Health Department.” before the Fairy Ball. Children a make-believe frock. A tuck awaiting the appearance of al’s office to examine the re- from Calvey, “that tax increas- Calvey explained that con- can use imaginative think- here, a stitch there, a glitter- fanciful bugs, blossoms, elves, cord of those committee hear- es were unnecessary to boost servative like himself, “op- ing and creative play to make ing jewel, something rough trolls, fairies, imps, com- ings to determine whether ex- important functions of govern- posed tax increases because a costume from the resourc- or fine, and a wish are all that ets, moon men, dragons, and ecutive branch officials testi- ment like raising teacher pay.” not all of these ‘slush funds’ es they have at their finger- a costume needs to become more.” fied falsely to cover up gross The Oklahoma City Repub- have yet been exposed. There tips. Parents are encouraged yours. The Fairy Ball begins at misspending in state govern- lican, who is leaving the Leg- is plenty of waste in state gov- to become part of the treasure “How shall we beguile this 7 p.m. with “Flower Mag- ment.” islature this year, comment- ernment that can be rerout- hunt to find forgotten fancies summer’s eve if not with some ic.” Nestled around the trees, Calvey is running in the Re- ed, “The grand jury findings ed for better uses like raising tucked away in closets, old delight?” asks Lorrie Keller, children can finish their cos- publican primary in Coun- prove exactly what we conser- teacher pay.” trunks, dusty boxes and attics. director of StarDanceSwan tumes with their weavings of ty Commissioner’s district 3, vatives in the Legislature have Calvey urged further in- When you see through and creator of the ball. “Chil- real flowers and leaves. As scheduled for June 26, against been saying all along: that the vestigation. “Given the grand the eyes of imagination, you dren in their costumes bring twilight approaches, around current Deputy Commissioner Health Department deliber- jury’s findings, I wouldn’t be will have ideas for building the Fairy Ball to life. We are continued on page 10 Rick Buchanan. The general ately spent money on its own surprised if at least one of the election is Nov 6. pet projects, what the grand officials we cross-examined in jury called a ‘slush fund,’ rath- the House Special Investiga- www.CapitolBeatOK.com A note to advertisers and Oklahoma County Sheriff P.D. Taylor endorses potential advertisers Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule Cathy Costello for next 4 months. Staff Report ment sent to The City Senti- derstand firsthand how these July 2018 edition nel. “Her platform on mental problems affect the work- Ad space reservation: Tuesday, June 19 Oklahoma County Sheriff health awareness and educa- place,” says Sheriff Taylor. Ad content deadline: Thursday, June 21 P.D. Taylor has endorsed Cathy tion in the workplace is smart “Cathy has shown great lead- August 2018 edition Costello in the Republican Pri- policy and it is long overdue.” ership as she worked to pass Ad space reservation: Tuesday, July 24 mary for Labor Commissioner. Taylor credits Costello with Oklahoma’s first Assisted Out- Ad content deadline: Thursday, July 26 Taylor encouraged colleagues securing passage of landmark patient Treatment law — a pol- in law enforcement to support mental health legislation and icy which the National Sher- September 2018 edition her candidacy. praises her detailed plans to iff’s Association has endorsed Ad space reservation: Tuesday, August 21 “I’m supporting Cathy create a task force dedicated since 2003.” Ad content deadline: Thursday, August 23 Costello because she under- to mental health in the work- The Republican primary for October 2018 edition stands that mental health place. Labor Commissioner is sched- Ad space reservation: Tuesday, September 18 awareness in all sectors of so- “Our Oklahoma County uled for June 26. She faces state Ad content deadline: Thursday, September 20 ciety, including workplaces Sheriff’s deputies encounter Rep. Leslie Osborn, R-Mus- and public safety, are inter- people with mental health is- tang, in the race. The general twined,” Taylor said in a state- sues every day and we un- election will be held Nov. 6. Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com June 2018 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter ABC documentary “The Last Defense” to air spotlighting death row inmates Julius Jones and Darlie Routier continued from page 1 tive producers Davis, Tennon, Christine Connor of XCON Productions, and Jones’ attor- ney Dale Baich.