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Page 3 Page 4 Page 7 Page 10 TSET putting nightclubs ahead of doctors? Micah Awards recognize St. Charles Students Letter Carriers’ Canned Food Drive “Carmen” will conclude Painted Sky Opera’s season 43rd Annual Paseo Arts Festival returns Memorial weekend to OKC By Darla Shelden ing, ceramics and photography ros, Asian food, monster wraps, City Sentinel Reporter to woodworking, sculpture and grilled sirloin on a stick, fried jewelry. tacos and new additions of fried Oklahoma City residents and The Historic Paseo Arts Dis- catfish, Indian tacos and roasted visitors will gather for the 43rd trict is located between North- corn. Annual Paseo Arts Festival on west 27th and 30th Streets and Three new craft beers will be Memorial Day weekend, May 25 Walker and Lee Avenues. available on tap at the festival - 27. Festival hours are Saturday Participants will be enter- this year: Anthem Golden One and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., tained by more than 50 musi- and Rye’D or D’IPA and Kar- with live music both evenings cians and live performers on bach Tasty Waves, served by the until 10 p.m. On Monday, the Fes- two stages who donate their south stage. Also available will tival runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. time and talents to support the be the featured Budweiser prod- More than 100 nationally ac- Paseo Arts District. ucts including Karbach Love claimed visual artists are sched- The food court will feature Street, and Estrella Jalisco. uled to gather during the three- 20 food and drink vendors with Other beverages offered will day festival with original art- traditional and not-so-tradi- include lemonade, ice tea, and work in every media, from paint- tional festival treats such as gy- continued on page 10

Hosted by A New Leash on Life Inc., the 2019 Oklahoma River Run & Dog Jog will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Facebook photo. River Run & Dog Jog set to raise funds for A New Leash On Life, Inc By Darla Shelden with or without their dog. All Leash On Life, Inc. “It is a City Sentinel Reporter dogs must be leashed and have fun event for the entire fam- current rabies vaccinations. ily, whether you have an ac- The 2019 Oklahoma River Awards will be given for Best tive Fido or a couch potato that Run & Dog Jog will be held on Trick, Owner-Dog Look Alike, would rather ride in a wagon. Memorial Day, Monday, May Most Enthusiastic, and Best It begins early and is over by 27, hosted by A New Leash On Dressed. noon so it doesn’t interrupt the Life Inc. The event will take All River Run or Dog Jog par- entire day.” place at Wiley Post Park, 2021 S. ticipants will receive a finisher Race packets can be picked Robinson Avenue, on the Okla- medal. In addition, awards will up on Saturday, May 18 and 25 homa River Trails in Oklahoma be given to the top 3 male and from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at A New City. top 3 females in standard US- Leash On Life, 3420 N. Porter, The 5K sanctioned River ATF age groups. in Norman or on race day at Run begins at 8 a.m., and the “This is the fourteenth year the event. 3K Dog Jog steps off at 9 a.m. for our Oklahoma River sanc- T-shirts will be available at Official artists of the Paseo Arts Festival will display a lime green Paseo Arts Association flag, indicating their selection The Dog Jog is for run- tioned run and Dog Jog,” said the packet pick-up while sup- through a competitive juried process. ners and walkers of all ages, Barbara Lewis, CEO of A New continued on page 2 Photo by Paige Powell. Perhaps the best writer Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble plans among us: May 23, John Summer Music Festival June 6, 8, 9 and 11 J. Dwyer launches newest Staff Report The Brightmusic Cham- novel (‘Mustang’) ber Ensemble will present its By Patrick B. McGuigan tainment. Along the way Lance eighth annual Summer Cham- Editor feels the tug of love a couple of ber Music Festival June 6, 8, 9 times as he manages to meet an and 11 at the historic St. Paul’s John J. Dwyer, one of the all-star cluster of heroes and Cathedral in downtown Okla- Sooner State’s most honored villains in the tumult of the homa City (127 N.W. 7 St. at writers and author of seven years 1933-1943. Robinson). books (both fiction and non- An emotional and power- This four-concert festival fiction) will in May release ful conclusion in ‘Shortgrass’ will explore that most celebrat- “Mustang,” the widely antici- has set the stage for this new, ed aspect of chamber music — pated sequel to his unforgetta- second book. Each work will its intimacy. Intimate Portraits The Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will come together again for the widely an- ble “Shortgrass.” undoubtedly stand the test of in Chamber Music gets up close ticipated June Festival. Works from a range of the world’s most beloved compos- time in its own right. of ‘The Oklahomans: The Sto- and personal with classical ers will be presented on June 6,8,9 and 11. Visit brightmusic.org to learn about ‘Mustang’ seems layered ry of Oklahoma and Its People, music’s most intimate expres- ticket prices and group rates. For more information, call Sara Grossman at (405) with complexity. Even as Dw- Volume I.” sion: sonatas, trios and quar- 550-1484 or email saragrossman100@ gmail.com. yer deftly honors the brave Dr. Bob Blackburn, execu- tets, featuring works by Haydn, for Clarinet, Cello & Piano, Op. Astor Piazzolla, John Mackey, audacity of Americans who tive director of the Oklahoma Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorák, 40 and Antonín Dvorák. fought in the air against the History Society (my classmate Piazzolla and others. Parking is The third concert (4 p.m., Musicians appearing will in- powerful Luftwaffe, he peels at Oklahoma State Universi- free just south of the cathedral. Sunday, June 9 - Trios with clude Gregory Lee and Katrin back layers of patriotism and ty in the 1970s) asserts confi- Concert No. 1 (7:30 pm, Strings) is the beloved Mae Stamatis (violin), Mark Neu- fond remembrance of a “good dently that “The Oklahomans” Thursday, June 6 - Sonatas) Ruth Swanson Memorial Con- mann (viola), Zachary Reaves war” to understand the 1940s is “The best Oklahoma Histo- will focus on the works of Fran- cert and will highlight com- (cello), Parthena Owens (flute), equivalent of post-traumatic ry book ever.” Blackburn also cis Poulenc, Johannes Brahms, positions from Ludwig van Lisa Harvey-Reed (oboe), Chad John J. Dwyer stress syndrome. has explained simply and di- and Richard Strauss. Concert Beethoven, Ingolf Dahl, Franz Burrow (clarinet), Amy I- That earlier work brought to Dwyer’s main character – rectly why Dwyer stands head No. 2 (7:30 pm, Saturday, June Joseph Haydn, and Ernö Lin Cheng, Sallie Pollack and life Dwyer’s best-yet fictional true child of those beloved pac- and shoulders above the rest 8 - Duos and Trios) will include Dohnányi. Concert No. 4 (7:30 Ruirui Ouyang (piano). creation, Lance Roark, raised ifists – is caught in the depths of us scribes: “The difference works from Bohuslav Martinu, pm, Tuesday, June 11 - Quartets) Brightmusic Chamber En- by Mennonites who lived in of armed conflict in the most between John Dwyer and oth- Ludwig van Beethoven, and brings to the fore works form semble, Oklahoma City’s own love and friendship with neigh- consequential and important er historical authors is that he Carl Frühling, Trio in A Minor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, continued on page 9 boring Comanche in early war of the Twentieth Centu- doesn’t just tell what happened, statehood days. ry. Roark is complex, a man he shows why people did what Dwyer’s efficiency as a writ- of flesh and blood the read- they did.” er in all his works, including er comes to know, or want to The national release book A note to advertisers and that stirring novel, might make know, even as the hero is given party for Dwyer’s new novel, most readers unaware of being to bouts of introspection and “Mustang,” will be held Thurs- potential advertisers pulled into a compelling nar- faith-challenging uncertainty. day, May 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule rative of strength and deeply The new book takes Lance to Full Circle Bookstore (1900 for next 2 months. affecting nostalgia – yearn- a break point over Dresden, the N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma June 2019 edition ing, even – for a long-gone German city devastated in a City, 73118). That time at Full Ad space reservation: Tuesday, May 21 world. “Unaware,” that is, un- firestorm as the conflict comes Circle will feature swing mu- Ad content deadline: Thursday, May 23 til time has passed and reflec- fully home to those who never sic, good food and the oppor- tion yields understanding and understood the full horror of tunity to engage with one of July 2019 edition awareness of what the word Adolf Hitler’s hateful regime. the best writers in the western Ad space reservation: Tuesday, June 25 “masterpiece” means. Anticipating a book like this United States. Ad content deadline: Thursday, June 27 In “Shortgrass,” the hero one, perhaps, William Mur- Complete information on the August 2019 edition Roark faced life-changing chison of The Dallas Morning book follows: “Mustang -- A Ad space reservation: Tuesday, July 23 choices as his horizons expand- News reflected, “John Dwyer Novel of World War II,” John J. Ad content deadline: Thursday, July 25 ed far beyond the beloved (and brings eloquent Christian con- Dwyer, Tiree Press | May 2019, often parched) farmland of viction and learning to literary Hardcover 312 pages | ISBN- September 2019 edition his youth. In that installment, tasks great and small.” 10: 1633734277 | ISBN-13: 978- Ad space reservation: Tuesday, August 20 Roark was steadily pulled into Dwyer is a historian (and 1633734272 johnjdwyer.com. Ad content deadline: Thursday, August 22 a world of power and money, teacher at Southern Nazarene), Pre-orders are available from in and around the early days a newspaperman off and on Full Circle Book Store, Barnes & of aviation and radio enter- through the years, and author Noble and Amazon. Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Good news in City Tax Report; special election set on charter amendment, and on franchise agreement Staff Report the new charter provision would allow other state and Sales Tax collections in federal government employees, Oklahoma City continue to like teachers and engineers, to grow, reflecting a strong lo- be Council members. cal economy, and an important Under current law, new July 9 special election has been Ward 2 Council Member James set to consider an important Cooper (sworn in April 9) re- charter amendment and chang- signed from his full-time job as es to the Oklahoma Natural a public schoolteacher in order Gas franchise agreement. to serve on the Council. If the The April sales tax report proposed amendment were al- shows General Fund collec- ready in place, he could hold ACLU-OK 2019 award recipients tions in Oklahoma City were Streets, Safer City. both positions at once. up 4 percent compared to the All Oklahoma City voters same month last year, above Charter Amendment, registered by June 14 are eligi- honored at Annual Meeting the monthly projection by 2.7 Franchise Accord set for ble to cast a ballot on July 9. By Darla Shelden played by these groups and in- State Question 780 and 781 to percent. The April report in- July 9 verdict City Sentinel Reporter dividuals in the pursuit of civil her legislative advocacy and cludes collections for the last The Oklahoma City Council ONG franchise agreement: liberties. community engagement to half of February and estimated called a special election on July According to a press release On April 20, the American Ryan Kiesel, ACLU of Okla- stop legislation that threatened collections in the first half of 9 for a proposed City Charter from city communications Civil Liberties Union of Okla- homa Executive Director stat- the lives and liberties of peo- March, which total about $20.2 Amendment that would allow staff, the proposed change to homa honored members of the ed, “Allie Shinn left her role as ple across Oklahoma, I cannot million for the General Fund. more state and federal govern- the franchise agreement “clari- community during their Annu- Deputy Director after 8 years think of an individual whose That’s around $537,000 above ment employees to serve on the fies the definition of gross cash al Meeting held at the Midwest with the ACLU of Oklahoma to unyielding resolve to fight for the projection. City Council. The other bal- receipts, which determine the City Library Forum Room. take the lead at Freedom Okla- change has more rightfully lot proposal would change the franchise fees ONG pays to the This year’s recipients of the homa and only continues to ele- earned them this honor,” Kiesel Sales Tax Report reflects Oklahoma Natural Gas fran- City. After negotiations, the prestigious Angie Debo Award vate her work as a fearless advo- added. economic strength chise agreement. City and ONG agreed the def- were Allie Shinn, Executive Di- cate for LGBTQ+ Oklahomans Sarah Adams-Cornell, ACLU April is the tenth month of As reported previously in inition should include certain rector of Freedom Oklahoma whose civil rights and civil lib- of Oklahoma Board Vice-Pres- fiscal year 2019. General Fund The City Sentinel, the proposed receipts the City had contend- and the National Indigenous erties are constantly threatened ident stated, “The ACLU of sales tax revenue is 0.2 per- changes were introduced ed should already be included.” Women’s Resource Center (NI- at every level of government. Oklahoma was honored to pres- cent (about $358,000) above the March 12. The Council voted If the change is approved, WRC). This award is given in “From her work with mean- ent the 2019 Angie Debo Civil year-to-date projection. The on April 23 to call the election. ONG’s residential and com- recognition and celebration of ingful criminal justice reform Libertarian Award to the Na- April report is the 23rd time in Oklahoma City voters will con- mercial natural gas customers the courage and tenacity dis- on the Campaign for Yes on continued on page 6 the last 24 months that Okla- sider the changes as separate in Oklahoma City could see homa City recorded year-over- ballot questions. Each requires an increase in their gas bill of year sales tax revenue growth. a simple majority to pass. The about 0.1 percent. ONG would A slight decline in March governor of the state must also pay the City about $225,000 in snapped a streak of 22 straight review and sign the voter-ap- additional annual franchise months of growth. proved Charter amendment for fees, an increase of about 4 The General Fund pays for it to formally become law. percent. Franchise fees go into the City’s day-to-day opera- the City’s General Fund, which tions. Sales tax is the City’s Employment restrictions: pays for day-to-day operations largest single source of reve- The proposed Charter Amend- like police officer and firefight- nue. ment would keep restrictions er salaries. The City collected around for elected officials and gov- $37 million in total sales tax ernment officers like state leg- NOTE: Editor Pat McGuigan, revenue during the April re- islators and school superinten- publisher and editor of The City porting period, including col- dents, who can’t serve on the Sentinel, contributed to this re- lections for the General Fund, Council. port. Police, Fire, the Zoo and Better However, if voters approve, www.CapitolBeatOK.com

Joining for conversation and policy planning at the recent Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol were, from left, Sen. George Young, State Rep. Regina Goodwin, State Rep. Jason Lowe, AKA’s Midwest- ern Regional Director Twyla Woods-Buford, Sen. Kevin Matthews, and AKA members Katherine Bracy and Gloria Nicole Gordon, along with State Rep. Ajay Pittman and State Rep. Merleyn Bell. Alpha Kappa Alpha is an active organization that is sponsoring a variety of community activities and scholarships for young people in Oklahoma City. Photo provided.

River Run & Dog Jog set to raise funds for A New Leash On Life, Inc

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plies last. Proceeds from the River Run & Dog Jog will go to support A New Leash On Life, Inc., a lo- cal non-profit organization that trains Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs and rescue dogs that en- hance the lives of many Oklaho- mans. Over the last 13 years, the organization has raised and placed 65 Service Dogs, while also helping 47 clients train their own Service Dogs, all at The 3K Dog Jog at Wiley Post Park on May 27 is for runners and walkers of all no cost to those in need. ages, with or without their dog. Facebook photos. “Our Therapy Dog program currently has 117 Therapy Dog volunteer teams, who impact over 21,000 Oklahomans each year on visits to schools, librar- ies, businesses, nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living centers in the Oklahoma City metro area,” said Lewis. A New Leash On Life teach- es inmates at CCA-Davis Cor- rectional Facility in Holdenville to train shelter dogs into well- mannered companion dogs, who are then adopted by people in the community. The prison program trains 50 A New Leash On Life Therapy Dog program currently has 117 Therapy Dog vol- dogs per year from rural shel- unteer teams, who visit schools, libraries, businesses, nursing homes, hospitals, ters who run the risk of not be- and assisted living centers in the Oklahoma City metro area. ing adopted. According to Lew- is, the dogs who graduate from their prison program have near- ly a 100 percent adoption rate. Registration for the 5K River Run costs $25 through May 26. The 5K Run and 3K Dog Jog to- gether costs $35 through May 26. To register, sponsor, or vol- unteer for the event, visit new- book titled, “Successful Work of service and therapy dogs. For leashinc.org. Dogs” to provide guidance on more information, call 405-224- Lewis has authored a new the selection, training and use 7715. Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 OPINION/GOVERNMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter McDermid, Tsoodle hired as Assistant Managers, Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announces Staff Report viously worked in the private sector and academia, includ- Oklahoma City Manager ing at architecture/engineering Craig Freeman recently an- firms, as the owner of a land- nounced the selection of Au- scape design-build firm and at brey McDermid and Kenton the University of Oklahoma’s Tsoodle as the next Assistant College of Architecture. City Managers. She oversees the Planning The City has three Assistant Department’s staff of 46 and City Manager positions, the multiple plans, offices and second-highest-ranking posi- programs within the depart- tion on staff. McDermid is the ment’s four divisions, includ- City’s Planning Director and ing the City’s comprehensive Tsoodle is the interim Finance plan (planokc) and pedestri- Director. Their official starting an-bicycle master plan (bike- date in their new positions will walkokc), the offices of Sus- Policy Analyst Curtis Shelton, pictured in the library at the Oklahoma Council of Policy Affairs, says it is time to ask whether be Friday, May 3. tainability and Arts and Cul- TSET’s “spending practices are truly improving Oklahoma’s health statistics, or if it is time to reform the system and redi- Aubrey McDermid rect future settlement payments to higher priorities such as rural healthcare.” TSET is the Tobacco Settlement Endowment “Aubrey and Kenny were se- tural Affairs, administration Trust. Photo provided lected from a highly qualified of Design Review and Historic group of applicants, including Districts, Transportation Plan- many leaders within the City ning, Neighborhood and Com- TSET putting nightclubs ahead of organization,” said Freeman. mercial District Revitalization, “I’m looking forward to putting the Strong Neighborhoods Ini- their leadership skills to work tiative, the brownfields pro- doctors? in new roles to continue to ad- gram, and the Housing and By Ray Carter from tobacco companies. TSET money spent on the nightclub vance Oklahoma City’s prog- Community Development pro- OCPA Center for Independent is supposed to spend earn- and boathouse programs com- ress.” gram, which supports multiple Journalism ings from that endowment on bined during those years. McDermid and Tsoodle will social and housing needs for health causes, but the constitu- Polling commissioned by succeed Dennis Clowers who low- to moderate-income resi- Oklahoma’s Tobacco Settle- tional provision creating TSET the Oklahoma Council of Pub- retired Feb. 7) and M.T. Berry dents, families and people ex- ment Endowment Trust has includes vaguely defined goals, lic Affairs and conducted by (who will retire May 30). Okla- periencing homelessness. spent as much, and sometimes which has led to questionable WPA Intelligence found that homa City’s third Assistant McDermid is certified by the more, promoting bars and spending practices. 78 percent of Oklahoma vot- City Manager is Laura Johnson, American Institute of Certified nightclubs and a boathouse In 2015 TSET created a pro- ers support redirecting future who has been in the position Planners, and is a member of foundation than it has on re- gram called Free the Night that payments from TSET to ru- since 2011. Kenton Tsoodle the American Planning Asso- cruiting rural doctors to Okla- promotes bars and nightclubs ral health care needs. The poll Each Assistant City Manag- “It’s a privilege to have worked ciation and Urban Land Insti- homa, records show. that have smoke-free areas. Be- found an outright majority – 58 er oversees a group of depart- for the past two decades in the tute. She graduated with hon- Curtis Shelton, Policy Re- tween 2015 and 2018 that pro- percent – “strongly” support ments, and supervises the de- Planning Department, striv- ors from OU with a master’s search Fellow at the Oklaho- gram received $1.05 million in the proposal. partment directors. Freeman is ing to make our home the best degree in landscape architec- ma Council of Public Affairs, TSET funding. Legislation to enact that reorganizing those groups. place to live, work, grow and ture and a bachelor’s degree in a free-market think tank, said Between 2015 and 2017, TSET change, House Joint Resolution Assistant City Managers re- enjoy life. I’m honored to serve environmental design. those findings demonstrate gave $781,500 to the Oklahoma 1017, has already passed the port to the City Manager, who as an Assistant City Manager McDermid and her extend- that Oklahoma is not getting City Boathouse Foundation. Oklahoma House of Represen- oversees day-to-day opera- and work with our dedicated ed family members are lifelong the maximum health benefit (TSET did not give to the Boat- tatives on a 73-27 vote. tions, a staff of 4,803 employ- city leaders, our amazing staff residents of the Oklahoma City from its tobacco dollars. house in 2018.) Shelton recently wrote about ees and a budget of $1.57 billion. and fellow community mem- area. She and her husband, An- “As the endowment has Oklahoma’s Physician Man- TSET spending, based on up- The City Manager reports to bers who share my passion for thony, live downtown and en- grown, so has the scope of power Training Commission dated financial information. the City Council, at the top of advancing our city.” joy experiencing all that Okla- TSET’s spending,” Shelton (PMTC), which works to at- That analysis can be viewed Oklahoma City’s Council-Man- McDermid started her ca- homa City has to offer with Au- said. “It’s now worth asking if tract medical professionals here: ocpathink.org. ager form of government. reer with the City in 2000 as brey’s teenagers, Tate and Alli- TSET’s spending practices are to rural areas, received less NOTE: Carter runs the Cen- Aubrey McDermid, 46, has an Associate Planner, earning son, and Anthony’s grown son truly improving Oklahoma’s from TSET from 2015 to 2017 ter for Independent Journal- overseen the Planning Depart- promotions to Senior Planner, Ian and his wife, Hailey. health statistics, or if it is time ($617,500) than did the “Free ism. This story was first posted ment since 2014. Urban Redevelopment Special- Kenton Tsoodle, 43, has to reform the system and re- the Night” program and the at the website of the Oklahoma “I am proud of my deep Okla- ist, Principal Planner and As- been the interim Finance Di- direct future settlement pay- boathouse foundation during Center of Public Affairs (OCPA). homa City roots and genuinely sistant Director before becom- rector since late last year when ments to higher priorities such that same time. www.CapitolBeatOK.com love my city,” said McDermid. ing Planning Director. She pre- continued on page 3 as rural healthcare.” From 2015 to 2018, TSET’s to- Thanks to payments from tal spending on the physician the 1998 Master Settlement program barely exceeded the Agreement, the Oklahoma To- total amount spent on night- bacco Settlement Endowment clubs, but the amount going to Trust (TSET) now holds more doctor recruitment was still far Sentinel Elected than $1 billion in payments less than the amount of TSET Officials Guide CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE www.City-Sentinel.com

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McDermid, Tsoodle hired as Assistant ASTEC Managers, Oklahoma City Manager Scholars Craig Freeman announces shine at continued from page 2 at the City in 2002 as a Man- City’s debt, special projects, agement and Budget Analyst, department planning, depart- History Freeman was promoted from earning promotions to Man- ment policy development and that position to City Manager. agement and Budget Special- more. Day “This is an exciting oppor- ist, Assistant City Treasurer, Tsoodle is a Certified Pub- tunity for me, especially as Finance Business Manager and lic Finance Officer and gradu- Regionals someone who has lived here Assistant Finance Director. He ated with honors from Okla- Oklahoma City’s ASTEC Charter my whole life,” said Tsoodle. had previously worked as an homa Baptist University with High School Sophomore schol- ars Silverio Gonzalez and Jasmine “It has been fun and rewarding analyst in the private sector. bachelor’s degrees in business Martinez attended Regionals for to see how far Oklahoma City He oversees the Finance De- administration-international National History Day. The theme has come, and it’s a privilege partment’s staff of 85 employ- business and Spanish. for student projects this year was to help us get where we’re go- ees. As acting and Assistant Fi- Tsoodle and his wife, Sara, triumph and tragedy in history. Sil- ing. We’ve got a great staff and nance Director, he has been in- have two children, Sawyer and verio constructed an exhibit board on the effects of Pearl Harbor on Ja- we’re proud of the services we volved in coordinating the de- Lyla. pan and Jasmine’s exhibit examined provide to our residents.” velopment and presentation of the role of Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry Tsoodle began his career the City budget, managing the www.CapitolBeatOK.com Division in liberating prisoners of Dachau concentration camp near the end of the Second World War. They each won a medal and were advancing to State Competition. These young scholars represented themselves and ASTEC well. Con- gratulations! Photo credit: ASTEC Charter Schools.

At May 15 luncheon, Patrick Rooney will be honored for TEEM work By Patrick B. McGuigan sor to the work of Editor previous ministers of the Gospel who Patrick Rooney, longtime have served with chairman of The Educa- the appointment of tion and Education Ministry the state Methodist (TEEM) in Oklahoma City, Conference’s bish- will be honored for more than op, with support of two decades of service at the the TEEM board of 2019 community luncheon ben- directors. efiting the group. As described on From left, Yearbook class students in middle school at St. Charles Borromeo took a break to smile for The City Sentinel. Rooney, a Roman Catho- the organization- From left: Magan Pham, Camden Tremblay, Rebecca Smith, Katalina Robberson, Fina Chongwa and Fatima Morales. At lic, worked with Kris Steele, al website, in past the Catholic school in Warr Acres, teachers and administrators honor students who live the “Micah Mandate” found in the Bible’s Book of Micah, Chapter 6, verse 8. Photo by Patrick B. McGuigan. a Methodist minister to me- years “TEEM pri- thodically evolve the TEEM marily served men mission over the past several with alcohol and Micah Awards recognize St. Charles years. substance abuse is- TEEM began in 1987 as part sues.” Borromeo Catholic School Students of Sunbeam Ministries, rooted That focus re- By Heidee Cruz Jorge Velasco in the sixth grade, will always be a part of the Mi- in the Methodist tradition. For mains for those St. Charles newspaper student said, “When I first heard my cah Award tradition. Leaders at more than two decades, TEEM most in need of name I was really surprised St. Charles have kept this tradi- primarily assisted unemployed hope, with the em- Every nine weeks at and honored for receiving this tion going for many years now individuals seeking to shift phasis now ex- Patrick J. Rooney, chairman of The Education and St.Charles Borromeo a student great award.” Another winner, and plan to continue. their lives from the edge of de- plicitly on people Employment Ministry (TEEM), will be honored for from grades pre-K through Kennedy Flinton (also a sixth Everyone in this school re- spair toward a more hopeful emerging from (or twenty years of service to the group dedicated to giv- Eighth Grade receive what grader), said, “I was never ex- members the moment when the future. seeking to avoid) ing “a second chance at success” to individuals re- is called the Micah Award. pecting to hear my name and to principal speaks in the micro- As the current executive di- incarceration. To- entering society after incarceration. The Middle School designa- receive such an award. I didn’t phone and call out the names rector, Steele – former Speak- day, TEEM serves thousands ing to become law-abiding and tions come from the “House” know if I deserved it but I am of those who earned the award. er of the Oklahoma House of of people every year with prac- tax-paying citizens and good to which one belongs, includ- happy I received it.” Selected Within the St.Charles School Representatives -- is succes- tical programs and counsel- continued on page 6 ing students from sixth, seventh by their teachers with support lies preparation to sainthood and eighth grades. of the school principal, students and the beginning of a new fam- The honor is inspired from a who receive this award are hon- ily of faith. We middle school Biblical verse in the Old Testa- ored because they followed the students try our best to show ment, Micah 6:8. school’s motto and show leader- a good example to everybody The words are also the ship. here in our community. That is school’s motto and a very com- Great leadership includes be- why we share our tradition for mon verse in the parish com- ing kind and helpful in any time everyone to know. munity: “You have been told, O of need. These students are part Editor’s note: Heidee Cruz is Oklahoma Education Briefs and Commentary mortal, what is good, and what of that, and now they’ve got a middle school student in the By Patrick B. McGuigan the Lord requires of you: Only more than an award. They are “Modern newspapers and oth- Compiled from many sources, to do justice and to love good- part of a tradition. St.Charles er information systems” class at including The Oklahoman ness, and to walk humbly with Borromeo gives 16 awards each St. Charles Borromeo Catholic your God.” (New American Bi- year. Students since the begin- School in Warr Acres. Concern- Great schools leaving the ble, Revised Edition) ning to the end of their time at ing her designation as a Micah MidCity area … The City Sen- One fall semester winner, the school are remembered and Award winner, she says, “I nev- tinel is reeling as two success- er expected to receive the Micah ful public charter schools are Award; when I did I was very forced to leave the heart of nervous but grateful.” Contrib- the community for new loca- uting for this story were news- tions. This newspaper and the paper students Goretty, Alejan- two Harding-site schools have dra, Marlene, Salvador and an- long labored cooperatively on other student. Another Catho- behalf of better tax-financed lic translation of the Micah text schools and individual excel- is: “You have been told, O man, lence. what is good, and what the Lord Harding Charter Prep sup- on Friday, May 3. requires of you. Only to do the porters, students and friends In related news, the Harding On Sunday, May 5, the Jew- right and to love goodness, and will celebrate a “last hurrah” at alumni association will hon- ish Federation of Greater to walk humbly with God.” the North Shartel Ave. location or Nora Miller with a scholar- Oklahoma City will host the ship honoring the 1962 gradu- annual Yom Ha’Shoah (Ho- ate from Argentina. The new locaust Remembrance) cere- scholarship will go to a Hard- mony with the help of Bishop ing Charter Prep senior at this McGuinness Catholic High month’s graduation ceremony. School. Featured speaker will At last report, the stellar be Abraham Foxman, direc- students and staff at Hard- tor emeritus of the Anti-Defa- ing Fine Arts Academy were mation League (ADL). He will seeking new digs. With out- share his story of surviving standing leadership, top stu- the Nazi era with the help of a dents and dedicated support- Catholic nursemaid in Poland. ers, we know they will suc- The event is free but pre-regis- ceed. tration is requested, and can be The two Harding Schools acquired at eventbrite.com. had to vacate their location when the Oklahoma City Pub- Putnam City High School lic School Board earlier this captured the Class I title at year ordered Harding Charter the Southwestern Oklahoma Prep to relocate to the Centen- State University Interscholas- nial High School facility on N. tic Meet in March. The 106th Kelley and N.E. 101 St. in Okla- competition took place on the homa City. Although Harding university’s Weatherford cam- Fine Arts has challenged the pus. Working their way to the edict, driven by a board deci- championship, PC students sion to sell the Shartel proper- took top honors in the business ty, leaders are looking for new possibilities. continued on page 6 Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 BUSINESS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett joins Jones PR as executive counsel Staff Report ic growth for Oklaho- ma City that attracted Jones PR, a national integrat- more than 9,600 new When purchasing, what ed communications agency, an- businesses and pro- nounced today (Monday, April duced 100,000 new matters to you? 22) that former Oklahoma City jobs, including many Mayor Mick Cornett has joined high-paying aerospace By Jack L. Werner Ph.D ding? Did I communicate that very satisfied. Jones PR as executive counsel. and corporate posi- A to Z Construction or did anyone bother to ask When my oldest son was In this role, he will provide stra- tions. me? dirt-bike racing, I tried to tegic and thought leadership Cornett’s other Permit clarification, I am A to Z Commercial and save money by buying a stan- counsel to Jones PR and its cli- achievements as mayor not talking about small regu- Residential Inspections is at dard, good, solid bike, instead ents. include helping to se- lar items but about more ex- the high end of the quality/ of the one that was made for “I am proud to join the very cure Oklahoma City’s pensive items that we pur- thoroughness scale. If you are the racing that cost three talented team at Jones PR and first major league chase less often. For example, looking for a light once-over times as much. He totally de- to be a part of their national sports team, the Okla- a vehicle, an expensive suit, an (interpretation—I want the stroyed the non-racing bike and global growth,” said Cor- homa City Thunder of office building, a house, etc. cheapest inspection that I can in six months. I bought him nett. “As a former journalist and the National Basket- What matters? get), A to Z would not be the the expensive dirt bike and he business entrepreneur, this is a ball Association; and The business synopsis right company. We train and passed it on to his brother four perfect opportunity for me to the passage of MAPS says: time, quality, and price educate to provide the most years later. once again be engaged with var- 3, a $777 million quali- with lots of meanings for each detailed, thorough property Do you need the least ex- ious businesses that need a full ty-of-life infrastructure Mick Cornett word. inspection available. Among pensive product or service, range of marketing services.” program to continue the city’s ceptional talent in business and Time: Can I get it when I A to Z inspectors we hold a or do you need the best? It As the longest-serving may- transformation. communications to our clients.” want it? What does that mean degree in construction from depends on the purpose and or and the first Oklahoma City Fortune listed Cornett as Cornett spent 20 years as a specifically to me? Can I get OSU, Haag Engineering Cer- your needs and expectations. mayor to win four elections, one of “The 50 Greatest Lead- television sportscaster, news it next week? Can I get it next tification for Commercial and Cornett’s leadership helped ers in the World”; Newsweek anchor and sports play-by-play Thursday afternoon? In 16 Residential Roofs, Property Jack L. Werner owns A to Z spur record-setting econom- named him as one of the “The broadcaster in addition to own- years and more than 10,000 Condition Assessment Certi- Inspections, a commercial and Five Most Innovative Mayors ing a successful video produc- inspections, A to Z has nev- fication (the premier commer- residential inspection compa- in America”; and the European- tion marketing company. er failed to meet a requested cial inspection designation), ny serving the southwest. He based World Mayor Organiza- Most recently, Cornett au- deadline. The salient ques- and many other certifications holds a degree in construction tion named him the second-best thored The Next American City, tion: Is the product or service and designations. No other from OSU and teaches home Mayor in the World. Also, he which addresses the changes delivered at your convenience inspection company in Okla- inspections for Francis Tuttle served as President of the U.S. re-shaping American urban life. or at the convenience of the homa has those credentials. Career Tech. An NAHB Mas- Conference of Mayors between He has appeared over 200 times company selling the product Price: It really means ter Instructor, Jack was named 2016-2017. on American television, and his or service? VALUE. Does the product the 2019 CAPS (Certified Aging Jones PR President and CEO TED Talk on Oklahoma City Quality: Two factors— or service perform like you in Place) Educator of the Year Brenda Barwick said, “Mick’s has been viewed approximately what level of quality do I need and expect it to per- by the National Association of extensive experience in lead- 1.5 million times to date. want? Do I want just a regu- form? I have bought at least a Home Builders. He is a certi- ership and marketing proved Cornett has a Journalism de- lar old 60-watt light bulb or half dozen sports jackets that I fied arbitrator for Construction invaluable during his time as gree from the University of do I want an LED bulb that is liked at thrift stores. At over Dispute Resolution Services. mayor, which will bring added Oklahoma, and an MBA from dimmable? Do I want a shirt 20 times the thrift store price, Jack serves on the Daily Living value to Jones PR and its clients. New York University. to work in the yard or a shirt I have also bought a jacket at Centers board and is a 40-year We are very excited to offer his to wear to my daughter’s wed- Stricklands with which I am member of Rotary. Brenda Barwick proven leadership skills and ex- www.CapitolBeatOK.com State Rep. Marcus McEntire discusses longstanding GOP effort to expand Medicaid By Ray Carter standing negotiations, a gram, the proposed legislation model argue it could include demands that appeared to OCPA Center for Independent spokesman for Senate Presi- would use Medicaid-expan- reforms that allow lawmak- rule out any alternative form Journalism dent Pro Tempore Greg Treat sion funds to purchase pri- ers to target assistance to the of Medicaid expansion that said, “To my knowledge, no vate-insurance policies for the truly needy, and not merely includes such reforms or dif- A top House Republican member of Senate leadership expansion population. That those who are unemployed by fers in any meaningful way told activists attending an is involved in such planning.” idea, based on an Arkansas choice. Advocates also sug- from traditional Medicaid ex- April 24 rally that Republican A similar request for com- program, would require a fed- gest an Arkansas-style pro- pansion. leaders have been working on ment was sent to House lead- eral waiver that would have to gram can be tailored to re- “We’re open to discussing a plan to expand Medicaid for ership, but no response had be reauthorized annually. quire larger co-pays from re- whether this should involve a more than a year, a goal that been received when this story It is estimated Medicaid cipients than what is allowed straight Medicaid expansion has long been a top agenda was posted online. expansion, whatever form it under traditional Medicaid, or a plan that allows people item for Democrats. Under the traditional Med- takes, could add 628,000 able- and that the state could re- to enroll in commercial insur- Speaking to a gathering icaid program, states receive bodied adults to state welfare quire recipients to demon- ance,” Blatt said at the April of activists at the Oklahoma roughly 60 cents in federal rolls and could cost Oklaho- strate they are seeking em- rally. “But if lawmakers do Capitol, Rep. Marcus McEn- money for every 40 cents pro- ma taxpayers up to $374 mil- ployment as a condition of eli- come up with an alternative to tire, who chairs the House vided in state funding to give lion annually. However, if gibility for assistance. Medicaid, it must work for the Appropriation and Budget government health coverage lawmakers pass an Arkansas- But David Blatt, executive benefit of the expansion pop- Subcommittee on Health, said to very low-income and dis- Rep. Marcus McEntire style version of Medicaid ex- director of the Oklahoma Pol- ulation. Any plan must ensure Republican legislative leaders abled individuals. But under ting re-elected.” pansion, costs could be even icy Institute, laid out a set of comprehensive health cover- have been seeking to expand the federal Affordable Care But he said the Legislature higher. A 2014 report from the age with minimal out-of-pock- Medicaid since before the Act, better known as Obam- “has changed tremendous- U.S. Government Account- et costs and no danger of be- 2018 legislative session.“The acare, states receive a 90-10 ly” and that “political expe- ability Office found the three- ing locked out of coverage.” House and the Senate have match to cover able-bodied diency” may cause Republi- year cost of Arkansas’ Medic- NOTE: Ray Carter, who runs been working on a plan for adults who earn too much to cans to vote for Medicaid ex- aid expansion was $778 mil- the Center for Independent about a year-and-a-half now,” qualify for the current pro- pansion now that an initia- lion more than what would Journalism, has two decades of said McEntire, R-Duncan. “It’s gram. So far, Oklahoma law- tive petition has been filed to have been spent if the state experience in journalism and in process. Most of the de- makers have declined to ex- place it before voters, likely in had simply expanded its tradi- communications. He previous- tails right now are embargoed pand the program due to con- 2020. [Legislative resolution tional Medicaid program. ly served as senior Capitol re- until we get the support we cerns regarding its cost and of the matter, at least for this Gov. Kevin Stitt has voiced porter for The Journal Record, need. But we have been work- effectiveness. year, was pending as The City concern about the state cost media director for the Oklaho- ing and we’ve been working McEntire said embracing Sentinel went to press in late of Medicaid expansion and ma House of Representatives, hard. I’ve put a lot of blood, Obamacare’s Medicaid expan- April.] has said he will veto any bill and chief editorial writer at sweat, and tears into the plan sion is “a hard thing to do” for Republicans have debat- that simply expands tradition- The Oklahoman. This report that hopefully we’ll be able to Republicans because it is op- ed approving a modified ver- al Medicaid, but Stitt has said first appeared at the website of unveil.” posed by many Oklahoma vot- sion of Medicaid expansion. he is reviewing the Arkansas the Oklahoma Center of Pub- Reached for comment on ers, saying, “It comes down to Rather than simply add citi- model. lic Affairs, and is printed with McEntire’s claim of long- your voting base and not get- zens to the traditional pro- Supporters of the Arkansas David Blatt permission. Call for Entries --the Skirvin Paseo Artist Creativity Exposition Staff Report well as $1,000 per month sti- tion to market the residency to pend, parking and a meal al- members and to assist in the The Paseo Arts Association lowance to the selected artist selection of artists who will announces a Call for Entries each year. participate. The PAssociation, for SPACE (Skirvin Paseo Art- Repurposing what was once whose mission is “to foster a ist Creativity Exposition). This a gift shop, the Skirvin provides unique environment for the vi- unique urban artist in resi- a working art studio where the sual, performing and culinary dence program seeks Oklaho- artist can create give hotel arts,” actively seeks opportuni- ma artists who are members of guests and visitors the oppor- ties for the cultural exchange the Paseo Arts Association to tunity to observe and partici- between artists and the public apply for a yearlong on-site res- pate. Participating artists will through exhibits, performanc- idency in Oklahoma City’s pre- price their work, which will es and educational programs. mier downtown landmark ho- be included with their submis- The deadline for entries is tel, the Skirvin Hilton. sions. All work must be for sale July 26 at 11 p.m., and the resi- The Skirvin’s Artist in Resi- and the Paseo Arts Association dency begins Oct. 1, ending the dence program offers a work- receives a 10 percent commis- last week of September 2020. ing art studio and gallery that sion on works sold. For more information, please is open to the public during The Skirvin has partnered visitthepaseo.org or call 405- established business hours, as with the Paseo Arts Associa- 525-2688. Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter ACLU-OK 2019 award recipients honored at Annual Meeting continued from page 2 continued from page 4 homa City’s Dove Science local National Merit designee. Academy celebrated opening and computer science divisions of a new aviation lab, including Among the 2019 inductees to tional Indigenous Women’s Re- … Other metro area schools flight simulators. The Oklaho- the Oklahoma Journalism Hall source Center in recognition of with strong showings included ma Aeronautics Commission of Fame was Chris Casteel of their pursuit to protect women, Yukon and Washington High $19,000 to support the lab de- The Oklahoman. The award- especially indigenous women. Schools. … velopment at the school, which winning reporter who has “Much like the award name- puts an emphasis on Science, covered state politics for de- sake, NIWRC’s resolute advoca- Westmoore High School Technology, Engineering and cades first studied journalism cy to make known and change teacher Billy Elles has won the Mathematics (STEM) educa- at Oklahoma City’s John Mar- disparities impacting indige- Diamond Award for excellence tion. shall High School. nous people, including the Vi- and longevity from the Nation- olence Against Women Act is al Speech & Debate Associa- The Oklahoman report- A Tulsa technician who gold standard. The empower- tion … ed the past month’s Herita- works with home-school stu- ment provided to our indige- ge Hall achievers included dents is the focus of a fasci- nous women through NIWRC Angie Elbertha Debo and Bob Lemon. Photos provided. Eastern Oklahoma Coun- Mary Kate Magness and Turn- nating story from the Blythe resources and trainings can be ty Technology Center high er Watkins, awarded “a two- Institute, posted at David Ar- felt throughout Indian Coun- students Lyric Morris, Olivia week study abroad were select- nett’s Tulsa Today website. try.” Brown, Jason Underwood, Joey ed by the Alliance Française Software developer Jonathan The Angie Debo Award is Mitchell, Riley Bryant, Hunt- d’Oklahoma City for a two- Bartlett found and dissected a named in honor of writer, his- er Reed and Sara Padilla won week study abroad opportunity flaw in the way in which sec- torian, and civil rights advocate honors – including cash prizes in France.” Other Heritage stu- ond derivatives are present- Angie Elbertha Debo (January – in the “Keep Oklahoma Beau- dents getting honors were se- ed in Calculus textbooks. You 30, 1890 – February 21, 1988) for tiful” contest sponsored by niors Alina Wilson (Coca-Co- have to read it to believe it, her relentless pursuit of justice the Oklahoma Department of la Scholar) and Emily Pearson but his work is impacting the in cooperation with ACLU-OK Transportation. In the college (Oklahoma City Community thinking of mathematicians during the late 1960s and 1970s. division, Wyatt Harris and Foundation scholar), and junior around the world. He is the au- The highest honor given by Davis Ramer garnered praise. Sukanya Bhattacharya (Carson thor, with Asatur Khurshudy- the ACLU of Oklahoma, the An- Each of the students were in- Scholar). Graduating seniors an, of a scholarly paper, “Ex- gie Debo Award has been pre- volved in production of a video Alina Wilson and Jacob F. Live- tending the Algebraic Manipu- sented annually since 1971 for On April 20, ACLU of Oklahoma recognized Nancy McDonald with the 2019 Bob aiming to encourage anti-litter say have been designated Na- lability of Differentials,” in the outstanding achievement in the Lemon Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Indigenous Women’s Re- efforts. … tional Merit Scholars. journal “Dynamics of Continu- fight for civil rights and civil source Center (NIWRC) was honored with the 2019 Angie Debo Award. Facebook ous, Discrete and Impulsive Sys- liberties. photo. Last month, Middle and Edmond North High tems, Series A: Mathematical Shinn said, “When I met way. High School students at Okla- School’s Kelly Lewis is another Analysis.” Ryan Kiesel, Bryan Newell, and “I wake up every day thrilled Tamya Cox-Touré I was drunk, to be working with my own closeted, and more uncertain of community at Freedom Oklaho- myself than would seem pos- ma, certain we will build upon Wiley Post sible if you met me today. But I the foundation laid by those loved the ACLU and I was will- who came before us to take Park to host ing to do whatever it took to be the political power of Oklaho- there. We formed an incompa- ma’s LGBTQ to the next level. 2019 OKC rable personal and profession- I know, though that for me that al bond and grew the ACLU of work could never have hap- Cinco de Mayo Oklahoma to the powerful force pened without my ACLU fam- for change that exists today, ily.” celebration picking up incredible humans ACLU of Oklahoma made a By Darla Shelden who would become so much special presentation honoring City Sentinel Reporter more than colleagues along the the work of Tulsa resident, Nan-

Recipient of the 2019 ACLU-OK Angie The 2019 Oklahoma City Debo Award is Allie Shinn, Executive Cinco de Mayo celebration will Director of Freedom Oklahoma. Face- be held on Sunday, May 5, from The 2019 OKC Cinco de Mayo festival will feature live music, food, folkloric danc- book photo. 1 - 10 p.m. at Wiley Post Park, ing, and activities for the kids. Facebook photos. cy McDonald who was recog- 2021 S. Robinson. Adjacent to nized with the Bob Lemon Life- the Oklahoma River, the park time Achievement Award. features a backdrop of the Mike Redman, ACLU-OK Oklahoma City downtown sky- Board President said, “Through line. a life of advocacy and mentor- For the fifth year in a row, ing, Nancy McDonald personi- Scissortail Community Devel- fies the spirit of the Bob Lemon opment Corporation is join- Lifetime Achievement Award. ing with the City of Oklahoma She has advocated tirelessly on City Parks & Recreation De- behalf of the LGBTQ commu- partment and Sisters Cities In- nity, fought for diversity and ternational to create the largest equitable funding under Title Cinco de Mayo Celebration in IX, and helped secure the first the metro area. Ryan White Grant, which led to Organizers expect about The 2019 Cinco de Mayo OKC celebration will be held on Sunday, May 5, from the Ryan White Clinic at Okla- 20,000 people to descend upon 1 – 10 p.m. at Wiley Post Park. homa State University. Wiley Post Park to enjoy this “Her accomplishments tran- family friendly event, which of- Oklahoma City’s biggest His- in Oklahoma. scend the decades and have fers live music, food, horse cul- panic event of the year cele- Festivities will include the benefitted many Oklahomans of ture, folkloric dancing, busi- brating the anniversary of the Consul of Mexico, Rodolfo various backgrounds.” ness expo and a variety of ac- Battle of Puebla, the sisterhood Quilantán; the Parade of Hors- The Bob Lemon Lifetime tivities for the kids. with Puebla, Mexico, and the es; and the crowning of Miss Achievement Award is named This free outdoor festival is unity of all of the communities continued on page 7 in honor of Oklahoma lifelong activist and philanthropist, Robert “Bob” Dell Lemon. “Lemon served as a lead- At May 15 luncheon, Patrick Rooney will be er and role model to the com- munity on many issues span- honored for TEEM work ning from LGBTQ rights, re- continued from page 4 Cindy Truong and benefactor remain available until May 9) productive freedom, racial jus- Sue Ann Arnall, moderated by at teem.salsalabs.org. For in- tice, faith and academia, leaving neighbors. Jane Jayroe Gamble. formation about supporting Oklahoma a more equitable and In the group’s own descrip- The 2019 TEEM Steering TEEM, contact Mandy Dor- compassionate state,” Redman tion of work, “our emphasis Committee members for the man at (405) 601-6651 or via added. is on giving a hand up to in- TEEM community luncheon email at [email protected]. The ACLU-OK Bob Lemon dividuals re-entering society, includes these public-spirited Award honors the individual through educational prepara- local citizens: Mo Anderson, NOTE: Patrick B. McGuigan, who has made Oklahoma a bet- tion, social services, and job Christy Everest, Tricia Ever- an educator and publisher/edi- ter place to live through their training and placement. We est, Louise Bennett, Sue Ann tor of The City Sentinel, served dedication to freedom and jus- strive to provide our clients Arnall, Jane Jayroe Gamble, for more than a decade on the tice. a second chance at success; Barbara Brou, Kirk Hammons, TEEM Board of Directors, During the event, ACLU in essence, a chance to rede- Terri Cornett, Ann Johnstone, most of that time as Rooney’s members voted to elect new fine themselves by their gifts, Marilyn Davidson and Cathy vice-chairman. board members Jana Lewis skills, talents and passions, Keating. Harkins, Tamya Cox-Toure, and instead of a troubled past. All The benefit and community Cameron Brewer. TEEM’s services are free of luncheon to advance TEEM’s Attendees also heard an ad- charge to our clients.” mission is slated for the Okla- dress from the ACLU of Okla- The 90-minute agenda for homa City Golf and Country homa’s Campaign for Smart Jus- Wednesday, May 15 (11:30 a.m. - Club (7000 N.W. Grand Blvd., tice. 1 p.m.) includes a discussion of Nichols Hills). To learn more about ACLU of criminal justice reform issues Individual tickets went on Oklahoma, visit acluok.org. with Oklahoma County Judge sale in April, for $100 each (and Faith Directory

First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. “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. world.” 1201 N. Robinson NOON - Spanish Service, Weekday Masses: (St. Nicholas Chapel) Ph. 232-4255 www.fbcokc.org Mon-Fri. @ Noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 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 Bible Study 6 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Ph. 525-2349 Pat McGuigan, former member of the St. Joseph Old Cathedral N.W. 7th and Robinson Pastor: Rev. John Metzinger TEEM Board of Directors, is a certified 307 N.W. 4th St., OKC, OK 73101 www.stpaulsokc.org Ph. 235-3436 Weekend Masses: Sat. @ 5 p.m., Sun. @ 8 teacher, and also publisher and editor Ph. 235-4565 Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. (V.N.) of The City Sentinel newspaper. Photo provided. Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Inaugural Storybook Ball to benefit children of incarcerated parents By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

OK Messages Project will host its inaugural Storybook Ball on Friday, May 10 at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zudhi Drive, from 5:30 - 10 p.m. The gala will feature Miss Mississippi, Aysa Branch, who will share her personal sto- ry of growing up with an incar- cerated father and how the ex- perience has shaped her life. As Miss Mississippi 2018, Branch speaks on behalf of chil- dren whose parents are in pris- on. Her father’s absence during Organizers expect over 20,000 people to attend the 2019 OKC Cinco de Mayo event at Wiley Post Park on May 5 to enjoy much of her childhood inspired music, food, horse culture, business expo and many great activities for the kids. Facebook photo. her competition platform, Find- ing Your Way: Empowering Children of Incarcerated Par- Wiley Post Park to host 2019 OKC ents. She is founder and presi- dent of “Serving Children of In- carcerated Parents” at the Uni- Cinco de Mayo celebration versity of Mississippi, which en- continued from page 6 Oklahoma. ritos Tin Tan; La Tremenda; courages students to empower “This free community event Tyler Media; HOLA Oklahoma; school children. Cinco de Mayo. would not be possible without El Nacional Newspaper; and Event emcees will be State Featured speakers at the first annual Storybook Ball are Miss Mississippi Aysa The Cinco de Mayo celebra- the support of many communi- Cumulus Media. Rep. Cyndi Munson, the De- Branch (left) and children’s book author Tammi Sauer. Facebook photos. tion takes place each year in ty organizations and sponsors “OKC Cinco de Mayo is the velopment and Community En- and Brittany Hunt-Jassey, Sky- help kids succeed in school and Mexico and around the world, who understand the impor- perfect example of what a com- gagement Coordinator for OK lark Audio Visual, Bank of life—I care deeply about chil- to commemorate the historic tance of keeping traditions and munity can build when part- Messages Project, and Trae Ra- Oklahoma, Bank2, Debbie and dren,” Cheri Fuller, founder and Battle of Puebla that took place culture alive and sharing those ners come together with com- hill, Director of Operations for John MacDonald, and Hoops for Executive Director of OK Mes- on May 5th 1862, when the experiences with all Oklaho- mon purpose and clear vision,” Mercy Health Center and OK Heroes Foundation. Ongoing sages Project states on the orga- Mexican Army defeated the oc- mans. Ruiz stated. Messages Project board mem- major support is provided by nization’s website. cupying French forces. “Many organizations have Proceeds of the festival will ber. Mo and Richard Anderson, the “In 2008 I discovered that “We are really looking for- joined to make this all day cel- benefit the Academia OKC pro- Award-winning Oklahoma Chickasaw Nation, The George Oklahoma, incarcerates more ward to coming together as a ebration of culture, history gram in helping to sustain and author of 25 children’s books, Kaiser Family Foundation, and women/mothers per capita community and celebrating and heritage a hallmark of free grow culturally relevant art in Tammi Sauer will be also be the Kirkpatrick Foundation. than anywhere in the U.S. and the rich cultural diversity that community events for Oklaho- several schools throughout the a featured speaker. A former Prior to the gala, on Thurs- world, and 2nd highest for men/ makes up Oklahoma City,” said ma. metro. teacher and library media spe- day, May 9, Miss Branch will dads. Then when I read the re- Robert Ruiz, President Scis- This year’s event sponsors Sponsorship and vendor in- cialist, Sauer is a full-time pic- spend time with children who search about the devastation in sortail Community Develop- and partners include: Consul- formation is available by con- ture book author who pres- have an incarcerated parent at kids’ lives when their parents ment Corporation. “The level ate of Mexico in Little Rock, tacting Luis Hidalgo at 405- ents at schools and conferences Cole Community Center, 4400 go to prison, it was not okay to of interest in this year’s event AR; The City of Oklahoma City 360-1200. across the nation. N.W. Expressway, in Oklahoma watch another generation of our has surpassed that of previous Parks & Recreation; Choice- For more information, visit The gala will include a si- City. She will share with them state’s kids go down the prison years, so we expect a very good Matters, ChoiceMatters for the Cinco de Mayo OKC Face- lent auction, dinner, music and her message of hope in the face pipeline. turnout from families all over Kids, Capital Distributing; Bur- book event page. dancing with David Bruster’s of adversity. “My work as a volunteer in Storyville Band, an Oklaho- The mission of OK Messag- our state’s maximum securi- ma City based swing, jazz, and es Project, a 501©3 non-profit, ty women’s prison led me and Letter Carriers’ Canned Food Drive Rockabilly band. is “improving children’s lives a few compassionate people to Mo and Richard Anderson through shared reading with found a nonprofit that exists set for May 11 to Stamp Out Hunger of Edmond are serving as the their incarcerated parents, solely to support kids of parents event’s honorary chairs. breaking the cycle of genera- behind bars with creative, life- By Darla Shelden Proceeds from the event will tional incarceration one child at giving programs.” City Sentinel Reporter go toward improving children’s a time.” According to the OK Messag- lives through the programs of “As a veteran speaker, teach- es Project press release; there As part of the 27th annual OK Messages. er, and writer of books for par- are tens of thousands of chil- National Association of Let- Event sponsors include: Mark ents and teachers on how to dren with one or both parents ter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hun- in prison in the state of Oklaho- ger Food Drive, letter carriers ma, who experience traumatic across Oklahoma will be col- stress and have a higher risk for lecting canned food donations substance abuse, delinquency, from homes on their routes on and academic failure. Saturday, May 11. The release also states that Donations collected in 53 without effective literacy and counties across western and prevention programs, like OK central Oklahoma will bene- Messages, these children are fit the Regional Food Bank of seven times more likely to be Oklahoma and its more than The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, will be incarcerated than other chil- 1,250 community-based partner collecting canned food donations from homes on their routes on Saturday, May dren. agencies. 11. Photos provided. Munson said, “This will be Residents will receive plas- OK Messages Project’s first tic donations bags on May 6 to Drive is very integral to help- Every dollar donated will Emcees for the OK Messages Storybook Ball will be State Rep. Cyndi Munson and large fundraising event and we fill with canned food, which ing the Regional Food Bank help provide four meals for Trae Rahill, Director of Operations for Mercy Health Center. continued on page 8 they are asked to leave by their meet our goal of feeding Okla- Oklahomans with inconsistent mailbox for pickup by their let- homans in need of food assis- access to healthy food. ter carrier on Saturday, May 11. tance,” said Katie Fitzgerald, The Letter Carriers’ Food Most needed items include: chief executive officer of the Drive has raised more than 11.3 canned meats, meat-based Regional Food Bank. “This million pounds of food in Okla- soups, canned fruits, canned food drive comes at a time of homa since 1993 and has raised vegetables, peanut butter, and year when utility bills are ris- more than 1 billion pounds na- rice and beans. Nonperish- ing and those struggling with tionwide. able food donations can also food insecurity need it most.” The following 137 cities in be dropped off at participating Monetary donations can be western and central Oklahoma post offices. made online at feedinghope. are participating in the Letter “The Letter Carriers’ Food org or by calling 405-600-3136. Carriers’ Food Drive: Ada, Al- tus, Alva, Anadarko, Apache, Arcadia, Ardmore, Asher, Ato- ka, Beaver, Bethany, Binger, Blackwell, Blanchard, Bokchi- to, Braman, Buffalo, Burns Flat, Cache, Calumet, Calvin, Ca- nute, Carnegie, Chandler, Chat- tanooga, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Chickasha, Choctaw, Clinton, Colbert, Comanche, Cordell, Crescent, Cushing, Cyril, Da- vis, Duncan, Durant, Edmond, El Reno, Elgin, Elk City, Enid, Geronimo, Goodwell, Grac- emont, Grandfield, Guthrie, Guymon, Harrah, Healdton, Helena, Hennessey, Hinton, Hobart, Holdenville, Hollis, Hominy, Hooker, Indiahoma, Kingfisher, Kingston, Kona- wa, Laverne, Lawton, Lexing- ton, Lindsay, Lone Grove, Lu- ther, Madill, Mangum, Mari- etta, Marlow, Maud, Maysville, McLoud, Mead, Medford, Meeker, Midwest City, Mil- burn, Minco, Moore, Moore- land, Mustang, Nardin, New- castle, Newkirk, Noble, Nor- Residents will receive plastic donations bags on May 6 to fill with canned food, man, Okarche, Okeene, Oke- which they are asked to leave by their mailbox for pickup by their letter carrier mah, Oklahoma City, Pauls on Saturday, May 11. continued on page 8 Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Inaugural Storybook Ball to benefit children of incarcerated parents continued from page 7 proven ways to end this cycle that too are looking forward to its suc- many have faced.” cess to benefit the thousands of The OK Messag- children we serve across Okla- es Project produc- homa. es videos of the in- “As criminal justice reform carcerated parent continues to be at the forefront reading a bedtime of concerns for many in our story to the child state, we work to highlight the and then sends this children who have been impact- book and DVD to ed by incarceration for many the child on Mother’s/Father’s difference.” years.” Day and Christmas, which Individual tickets for the Sto- Munson added, “We hope helps to boost literacy, build rybook Ball are $100. Sponsor- those who support reform will confidence, and strengthen the ships begin at $1500. Donations collected in 53 counties across western and central Oklahoma will benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma join us on May 10 to learn more family bond. To register or for more infor- and its more than 1,250 community-based partner agencies. Photo provided. about our mission to break the “There is hope,” says Fuller. mation, visit okmessagespro- cycle of incarceration in a fam- “Hope because as we come to- ject.com, or contact Cheri Full- ily. We focus on literacy and re- gether to invest in these chil- er at or Cyndi Munson at 405- Letter Carriers’ Canned Food Drive set connecting the family, the two dren’s lives, we can all make a 285-5955. for May 11 to Stamp Out Hunger continued from page 7 City, Wynnewood, Yale, and distributed nearly 50 million Yukon. pounds of food. The majority Valley, Pawnee, Perkins, Ponca For more information about of people served by the orga- City, Prague, Purcell, Ringling, the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, nization are chronically hun- Rush Springs, Sayre, Seiling, ask your letter carrier, contact gry children, seniors living on Seminole, Shattuck, Shawnee, your local post office, or con- fixed incomes and hardwork- Snyder, Springer, Stillwater, tact Jackie Dobson at 405-600- ing families struggling to make Stratford, Stroud, Sulphur, Te- 3193. ends meet. cumseh, Thomas, Tishomingo, The Regional Food Bank Tonkawa, Tuttle, Vici, Walters, website states that one in six The Regional Food Bank is Washington, Watonga, Wau- residents are food insecure in a member of Feeding Ameri- rika, Weatherford, Weleetka, Oklahoma. ca, the nation’s network of food Wellston, Wetumka, Wewoka, In fiscal year 2018, the Re- banks. For more information, Wilson, Woodward, Wright gional Food Bank of Oklahoma visit rfbo.org.

Memorial Marathon 2019

Youth Climate Strike Oklahoma activists Lanah Hinsdale and Luke Kerr. Facebook photos. Established in 2001, the Okla- homa City Memorial Run is dedi- cated to lifting up those who sur- vived the A.P. Murrah Building 2nd Youth Climate Strike Oklahoma Bombing in 1995 -- and pledged to remember in multiple ways scheduled for May 3 those who were killed. At the be- ginning of the April 28 marathon By Darla Shelden and other races, thousands of City Sentinel Reporter runners surged from the start- ing line. On Friday, May 3, dozens of Oklahoma students will go on strike from school to protest what they contend is the gov- ernment’s failure to take ac- tion to stop climate change. Deer Creek High School se- niors Luke Kerr and La- As marathon runner Jennifer nah Hinsdale are leading the Vincent reaches mile 9 at N.W. Youth Climate Strike Oklaho- 40th & Shartel, she encounters ma event, sponsored by the Si- a “bunch” of wildly, cheering ba- nanas. They gather each year to erra Club Oklahoma Chapter. encourage and congratulate all The protest will take place who conquer “Gorilla Hill.” at City Hall, 200 N. Walker Ave., in downtown Oklaho- From left: Youth Climate Strike Oklahoma activists Rebecca Yanez, Angelina ma City from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 Steinmeyer, and Max Salcido participated in the March Youth Climate Strike p.m. event at the state Capitol. Youth Climate Strike Okla- tion at all levels.” homa is a part of the national According to the release group, Youth Climate Strike, event speakers will include which organizes strikes all students and youth climate ac- across the nation. 8th Annual Walk this Way fashion show tivists. “We are joining hundreds of Johnson Grimm Bridgwa- thousands of other young peo- “Curtain Call” pays homage to Broadway ter, Director of Oklahoma Si- ple holding strikes across the By Darla Shelden erra Club said, “The evidence country and the world to de- City Sentinel Reporter is more than clear, it is over- mand change,” the Youth Cli- whelming– not only is climate mate Strike Oklahoma press On Saturday, May 18, Okla- change real, it is already neg- release stated. “Our futures homa City will experience the atively impacting some of the are on the line, and we will sights and sounds of fashion, world’s most impoverished demand attention for climate entertainment, art, music and areas, even creating wars in change before it’s too late.” food at the 8th Annual Walk places like Syria due to ex- Advocates of the movement This Way Fashion Show, ben- treme drought and heat. feel that “political leaders in efiting Other Options, Inc. and “And right here in the U.S., Oklahoma and around the the Friends Food Pantry. our own government admits world have failed to prioritize This year’s theme, “Curtain Emcees for the evening will major catastrophes such as — and in some cases even ac- Call” pays homage to Broad- be Monty Milburn and Kitty wildfires, droughts, out-of- knowledge — climate change.” way. The event will be held at Bob Aimes. season tornadoes, and recent In March 2018, United Na- Oklahoma City’s Farmers Pub- Individual open seating horrific hurricanes are all due is making the following de- tions General Assembly Presi- lic Market, 311 S. Klein Ave.. tickets are $100. VIP front row to climate change, costing the mands: 1) Enact radical legisla- dent María Fernanda Espinosa Doors open at 7 p.m. Show will tickets are $150. VIP Designer United States billions of dol- tion to combat climate change Donning a Alice Stella creation, Other Garcés (Ecuador) stated in her start at 8 p.m. front row seating for 8 tickets Options Executive Director Mary Ar- lars annually to deal with the on local and state levels in opening remarks, “We are the The event showcases world- sponsorships are $1250, which buckle (left) poses with this year’s aftermath. Oklahoma; 2) Adopt the Green last generation that can pre- class, award-winning designer, include VIP check-in and pro- Walk This Way Fashion Show design- “But what all elected offi- New Deal to shift America to er, Alice Stella Thomas Kelsey. Face- vent irreparable damage to Nicole Moan; internationally gram recognition. Sales end cials need to focus on is the 100 percent clean, renewable, book photo by Leia Smethurst. our planet. Eleven years are known designer, Alice Stella; May 1 for Designer tickets. biggest threat of all– the threat and net-zero emission energy all that remain to avert catas- and Lyric Theater’s Head Cos- Tickets include wine, beer, kets and easy to prepare meals climate change poses to our sources through a fair and just trophe. Climate justice is in- tumer, Jeffrey Meek. heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash is also in place at Other Op- children, our grandchildren, transition for all communities tergenerational justice…2019 “Walk this Way is already bar. tions.” and our great grandchildren.” and workers; and 3) Declare must be a year of climate ac- one of the most anticipat- Proceeds from the event Not able to attend – consider The youth move- the climate crisis a national ed fashion shows in Oklaho- will benefit Other Options, supporting the Walk This Way ment was found- emergency. ma for the 8th year in a row,” an all-volunteer, non-profit Fashion Show and Other Op- ed by 16-year-old Kerr posted on Facebook, said Mary Arbuckle, Execu- food pantry that provides food tions by donating a silent auc- Swedish activist “On May 3rd, we strike again. tive Director of Other Options. and other items to more than tion item or purchase a spon- Greta Thunberg Join the hundreds of thou- “Those who have contributed 1,200 adults and children each sorship to have your logo dis- and her weekly Fri- sands of students who are to this fashion show are help- month, focusing on those af- played at the event. day “school strikes striking across the nation for ing put Oklahoma City on the fected by HIV and AIDS. The fashion show after par- for climate” in action on climate change. Cli- map. “The Friends Food Pantry ty, “That’s A Wrap” will take front of the Swed- mate change has no boundar- “Oklahomans have always provides nutrient dense food, place from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. at ish Parliament, the ies, and Oklahoma will be af- been known for coming to- nutrition formula, and toilet- the Power House Alley, 1228 US Youth Climate fected. Will you strike on May gether to support a good cause. ries to our clients and their SW 2 St. Strike has joined 3rd?” The Walk This Way Fashion families that can shop weekly,” the movement “Fri- Show allows everyone to share Arbuckle said. “A delivery pro- For tickets, sponsorships or days for Future.” For more information, visit that spirit and have an elegant gram for over 38 homebound more information, call 405- The release states the Youth Climate Strike Okla- evening of fashion and enter- and bedfast individuals/fam- 605-8020 or visit otheroption- that Youth Climate homa Facebook page or youth- tainment.” ilies that provides food bas- sokc.org. Strike Oklahoma climatestrikeus.org. Page 9 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 COMMUNITY/ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Gutter Dance “Sweet 16” celebration set for May 16 By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

The 16th annual Gut- ter Dance, a charity bowling event presented by the Hal Smith Restaurant Group, will be held on Thursday, May 16 at the Sooner Bowling Center, 550 24th Ave. N.W., in Norman. The event was created to sup- port the J. D. McCarty Center’s Camp ClapHans, a residential summer camp program for kids with special needs ages 8 to 18. Originally, proceeds from the Gutter Dance went to de- Sharla Bardin, public information manager for the McCarty Center, photographs velop a camp tuition scholar- the 2017 Split Ends team, winners of the last place bobble head trophies. (L-R) Will Tricia Woodward with the United States Census Bureau and Joe Dorman, chief executive officer for the Oklahoma Institute ship fund. Now that the fund Spain, Steffan Spain, Randi Wilkie and Aaron Bumgarner at the Gutter Dance 14. for Child Advocacy, speak at an April 1 news conference. is sustainable, proceeds will go Photo by Greg Gaston. to the actual operations of the Check in and dinner for the by going to soonerbowl.com camp, organizers said. Gutter Dancers will be held and click on the ‘Gutter Dance’ Community Groups work to As a part of this year’s Gut- from 6 - 7 p.m. with bowling reservation link. ter Dance “Sweet 16” celebra- from 7 - 9 p.m. Dinner is also “The J. D. McCarty Center promote awareness of U.S. Census tion, participants will be treat- available for spectators for $10. is Oklahoma’s center of excel- ed to snow cones provided by Dinner tickets are available at lence in the care and treatment CapitolBeatOK Staff Report and young, college-aged adults. eral funds every year for ser- Eskimo Sno from 6 - 7 p.m. and the door. of children with developmen- Census data influences the dis- vices like schools, fire depart- birthday cupcakes from Ab- Bowling teams will be com- tal disabilities from birth to age A coalition of community tribution of billions of dollars ments, hospitals and communi- bey Roads Catering during the peting for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last 21,” Gaston said. “For the last 73 groups and associations repre- nationwide, including almost ty health centers. event. place trophies. Competition years, the McCarty Center has senting local governments and $16 billion for Title I grants that Mike Fina, executive direc- According to J. D. McCar- categories include the most been providing the physical, advocacy organizations are help local educational agencies tor of the OML, emphasized ty Center hospital spokesper- creative bowling team shirts occupational, speech and lan- partnering to spread aware- serve more than 24 million stu- the importance of participa- son Greg Gaston, registration and making a strike with a col- guage therapy that these chil- ness about the upcoming 2020 dents in low-income families tion. for Gutter Dance cost $200 for or pin in the rack. Additional dren need to reach their high- U.S. Census and to encourage and communities. It also helps “Our cities and municipal a team of four. Team registra- door prizes will also be drawn est level of function and inde- Oklahomans to participate. direct more than $12 billion for governments receive state and tion includes dinner catered by at the end of the event. pendence.” The census exists to take an ac- special education grants, along federal dollars for a variety of Johnny Carino’s Italian Restau- Organizers say, bowlers who Camp ClapHans, a residen- curate count of the population with funds for the national programs that improve our rant, bowling ball and shoes, roll too many gutter balls, may tial summer camp located on within the United States. Based school lunch program, Head quality of life, our health and two lines of bowling and a buy a “ringer” to bowl frames the south end of the of the J. on this survey, the federal gov- Start, and grants for improving the safety of our citizens,” said chance to win a trip for two to in order to improve their pin D. McCarty Center’s 80-acre ernment distributes over $675 teacher quality. Fina. “We need every Oklaho- Branson, Missouri, courtesy of count. Ringer tickets are $5 campus, will begin its seventh billion to states and communi- “The government cannot man who receives a census sur- Reynolds Ford. and can be purchased as many season of operation this June. ties. provide assistance for chil- vey to respond so we are not The bowler with the most times as needed. The camp offers a one-to-one Census data is used to deter- dren it doesn’t know exist, so underrepresented in our com- strikes during the event will Corporate sponsors of the camper to camp staff ratio for mine how many U.S. represen- it’s very important we get accu- munities.” win the trip. In case of a tie Gutter Dance include Reynolds a total of 12 boys and girls each tatives each state is allotted. It rate figures for the youth pop- In 2016, Community Health the number of spares will be Ford, Johnny Carino’s Italian week of camp. is also used by communities to ulation,” Dorman said. “Many Centers (CHC) served more counted. If a tie breaker is still Restaurant, Republic Bank & Camp activities, which are plan for a variety of resident young Oklahomans live in ar- than 25 million patients in ur- needed the high score will win. Trust, Oklahoma Electric Co- adaptable to the camper’s abili- needs, including new roads, eas which are hard to count, ban and rural locations. CHC The trip will include accom- operative, the Norman Tran- ties, include fishing, canoeing, schools and emergency ser- such as homes outside of towns are often the only source of modations for 3 days, 2 nights script and Norman Family hiking, horseback riding, ar- vices. Businesses also use the and apartment buildings, so it care available to low-income at the Dutton Inn in Branson. Dentistry. chery, field games, and swim- data when making decisions on is important to respond when patients and are playing an in- The package includes free Registration forms are avail- ming. where to locate. receiving census requests by creasingly important role in breakfast and 2 tickets to The able at the Sooner Bowling The census relies on resident mail or when they knock on providing treatment for people Dutton’s music show. Center, at corporate sponsor’s Deadline for Gutter Dance responses, which are compiled your door.” caught up in the opioid epidem- “What makes this trip locations, at Hal Smith Restau- registration is Tuesday, May 14. via phone, digital email sur- “College-aged adults are also ic. unique, is that there are no rants in Norman and Moore, or For more information, contact veys, and in-person visits, cul- an easy population to under- “Census participation is im- blackout dates or limitations,” by contacting Greg Gaston at Greg Gaston at 405-307-2807. minating in “Census Day” on count, because they assume portant for a variety of needs, said Gaston. “Accommodations 405-307-2807. To learn more about the Mc- April 1, 2020. their parents are reporting for such as the ability to re- are based on availability.” Bowlers can register on-line Carty Center, visit jdmc.org. Community groups and local them at their homes,” added cruit new businesses so fami- government associations are Dorman. “It’s important these lies can have the best possi- working now to raise aware- students and their parents un- ble jobs available,” said Dor- ness about the importance of derstand that they need to be man. “Company executives use Bring on the May Flower for Paseo First participation. Their coalition, counted exactly where they census data to identify commu- Count Me IN Oklahoma, is live on April 1, 2020, so college nities where they might build Friday (May 3) working to raise awareness and communities receive an accu- a factory or office building, or Staff Report unique effects achieved from recruit other likeminded or- rate population count.” open new stores. Census num- adding different chemicals to ganizations to answer the call ACCO Director Gene Wal- bers also guide the distribu- As Oklahoma’s first arts the dye or silk. to provide information about lace said his organization is tion of billions of dollars in district, the Paseo Arts Dis- The artists’ main mission is the U.S. Census to the Okla- working to inform county community development block trict continues to grow with to create amazing (and even homans they serve. Participat- elected officials and their con- grants.” restaurants, galleries and re- wearable) art pieces that the ing groups currently include stituents of the importance of The 2020 Census is also tail. The community is in- owner can enjoy for years. the Oklahoma Institute for the census to county govern- a source of temporary jobs. vited to the First Friday Gal- View their work on display Child Advocacy (OICA), Asso- ments. Those looking for employ- lery Walk every month, rain May 3 to 27, Tuesday-Satur- ciation of County Commission- “A lot of county funding ment with the Census Bureau or shine. Galleries and shops day, noon - 5 p.m. ers of Oklahoma (ACCO), the is impacted by population can find more information at stay open late, and the eve- Singer/songwriter Stephen Oklahoma Municipal League counts,” said Wallace. “If you 2020census.gov/jobs. ning marks the opening of Salewon will be the featured (OML), the Oklahoma Center care about the quality of your To join Count Me In Okla- new exhibitions each month. musician this First Friday. He for Nonprofits and the Oklaho- local roads and bridges, it’s homa, reach out to Dorman at This month’s walk is Friday, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and ma Policy Institute. your civic duty to participate in [email protected] or contact May 3, 6 - 9 p.m. relocated to Oklahoma City Joe Dorman, chief execu- the census when their employ- him through the Oklahoma In- For May, the Paseo Art with his family at the age of tive officer for the OICA, said ees reach out to you.” stitute for Child Advocacy at Space (3022 Paseo) will dis- Green Tunic Rose 13. Influences from his Afri- his organization is particular- Information collected in (405) 236.5437. Use the hashtag play the work of the Silk hangings, framed artwork, can roots, Red Dirt Music, the ly worried about getting an ac- the census influences the way #CountMeInOK when promot- Painters Guild of Oklahoma, scarves and clothing, using likes of Jack Johnson, Mum- curate headcount of children public officials distribute fed- ing the effort on social media. featuring Karen Rose, Patta various techniques such as ford & Sons and Coldplay all Butcher, Bonnie Kurka, Judi the Japanese art of Shibori. lay a foundation for the me- Rider, Janene Evard and Ce- Hand painted silk is one of lodic and soulful tunes he OKIE presents a superSHEro celia Hussein. Silk Paint- several mediums on which considers Indie Folk. Staff Report Linor Abar- ers of Oklahoma is a guild of their art is expressed. Vi- To quench your appetite, gil, who member artists from all over brant explosions of color are stop by this month’s food The Oklahoma Israel Ex- won Miss the state, producing silk wall created by mixing dyes with continued on page 10 change (OKIE) will present World, as “Capes and Crowns … sparkle the key- like a superSHEro,” on Mon- note for day, May 13 at the Jones As- this mile- sembly (901 W. Sheridan Ave., stone. She EXPERIENCE Oklahoma City 73106). has a pow- FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Martha Burger of Oklahoma erful sto- Friday, May 3, 2019 • 6-9pm City University will be hon- ry to share ored with the Light Leader- - known Live Music: Stephen Salewon ARTS DISTRICT ship Legacy award, a distinc- today as Food Trucks: OhMyGogi & Big Friendly Craft Beer Bus tion reserved for high-profile “Brave Miss community leaders. Former World” for In the Paseo Art Space at 3022 Paseo First Lady Cathy Keating and her human- Linor Abargil. Passion River Films Sherri Lance are honorary itarian efforts. bravemissworld.com. For more Silk Painters Guild of Oklahoma Show runs May 3-27 chairs. To learn more about Linor, information, please email OKIE will host Miss Israel, please visit her website at [email protected]. Local and national art, great food, art classes and plenty of shopping! Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble plans Summer Music Festival June 6, 8, 9 and 11

continued from page 1 7 and Robinson near downtown dral. Oklahoma City. Tickets are $20 Visit brightmusic.org. For chamber ensemble, presents at the door. Children, students more information, call Sara fine classical chamber music in and active-duty military per- Grossman at (405) 550-1484 the beautiful and acoustically- sonnel admitted free with ID. or email saragrossman100@ rich St. Paul’s Cathedral at N.W. Free parking south of the cathe- gmail.com. #FirstFridayPaseo 405.525.2688 • thepaseo.org Page 10 www.city-sentinel.com May 2019 ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter “Carmen” will 43rd Annual Paseo Arts Festival conclude Painted returns Memorial weekend to OKC Sky Opera’s continued from page 1 wine. season on May 17 “What once started as a small street fair with a handful of vol- unteers, neighborhood prepared and May 19 food, peg board booths and a Staff Report La Trage- borrowed stage, has grown to a die de Car- nationally juried festival with One of opera’s most en- men marks over 60,000 visitors annually,” thralling characters comes to the return of said Amanda Bleakley, Paseo life in an intense 90-minute both tenor Arts Association executive di- reinterpretation of what many Joel Burcham rector. consider opera’s most loved and baritone Proceeds raised through bev- show. This month, the Painted Tom Sitzler erage and merchandise sales di- More than 100 nationally acclaimed visual artists are scheduled to gather during Sky Opera company will pres- to the Paint- rectly supports the Paseo Arts the three-day Paseo Arts Festival on Memorial Weekend. ent Georges Bizet’s “Carmen.” ed Sky Opera Association, a 501(c)3 non-prof- Photos by Paige Powell. Pared down to four singers, stage. Both it, which presents Paseo year- the opera follows Carmen as last appeared round programs and events such she draws the infatuated Don in the Octo- as Fairy Ball, Magic Lantern, Jose away from his love Micae- ber 2018 pro- SPACE, FEAST and First Friday la and toward a life of jealousy, duction of Gallery Walks. lust, and murder. Tosca. This “Official artists of the Paseo “La Tragedie de Carmen” produc t ion Arts Festival will display a lime trims this powerful story into is presented green Paseo Arts Association a taut and fast-paced “trage- (with orches- flag, indicating their selection dy of four people.” Leaders of tra) in French with supertitles. nical Director Scott Hynes, through a competitive juried Painted Sky promise it “brims The cast features Caitlin Costume Designer Alyssa process and support of our or- with seduction and intrigue as McKechney as Carmen and Couturier-Herndon, and Stage ganization’s largest annual fund- it moves towards its inevitable Joel Burcham as Don Jose. Oth- Manager Lauren Colston. raiser,” Bleakley added. conclusion.” Bizet’s story, re- ers in the show include Hanna The free children’s area, lo- imagined by Peter Book, un- Brammer, Tom Sitzler, Ryan For information and to pur- cated at the corner of 29th and The Paseo Arts Festival’s free children’s area will allow future artists to explore the arts and have fun through family friendly activities. folds in the Freede Little The- Allais, and Alex Bolerjack. Ar- chase tickets, visit paintedsky- Dewey, will allow future artists atre at Civic Center Music Hall tistic Staff includes Stage Di- opera.org or or call the Civic to explore the arts and have fun at 7:30 p.m. May 17 (Friday), rector Rob Glaubitz, Music Center box office at 405-594- through family friendly activi- and 2 p.m. May 19 (Sunday). Director Jan McDaniel, Tech- 8300. ties. This year a Village Deluxe Motorcoach will run a continu- ous shuttle route from the free Bring on the May Flower for Paseo parking lot at First Christian Church at N.W. 36 and Walker, First Friday (May 3) to the north end of the festival at continued from page 9 pouring COOP Ale Works. ments, guest artists and a va- 30 and Dewey. Shuttle hours are Named by Forbes as one of riety of live entertainment to 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. May 25 and 26, truck OhMyGogi, a Korean/ America’s most transformed the public. and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on May Mexican fusion truck whose neighborhoods, the Paseo is First Fridays are one of sev- 27. main item is the incredibly a vibrant, self-sustaining arts eral ways the Paseo helps to The Paseo Arts District is tasty Korean BBQ steak & district, the first of its kind bring the arts closer to the home to 22 galleries all within Participants of the Paseo Arts Festival will be entertained by Edgar Cruz and more than 50 other musicians and live performers on two stages during Memorial Teriyaki Glazed Asian Fu- in Oklahoma City. As cata- lives of its community mem- walking distance to restaurants, weekend in Oklahoma City. sion Chicken. The menu also lyst for this neighborhood’s bers. For more information, shopping, nonprofit organiza- includes tacos, quesadil- revitalization, the Paseo Arts call the Paseo Arts Associa- tions, and other businesses. sponsor of the Paseo Arts Festi- or for a complete schedule of las, loaded fries, burgers and Association established the tion at (405) 525-2688 or email “We look forward to the festi- val. events, visit thepaseo.org/festi- pork dumplings. Paseo is also monthly First Friday Gallery at [email protected]. val all year because it’s so much Organizers are looking for val. For more information, call bringing back the Big Friend- Walk, where galleries offer Visit thepaseo.org/join for fun to plan,” Bleakley said. volunteers to help with this 405-525-2688. ly Craft Beer Bus, exclusively special exhibitions, refresh- membership information. The City Sentinel is a proud year’s festival. To get involved,

2019 Paseo Arts Festival 43rd Annual Paseo Arts Festival PERFORMERS

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