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Page 4 Page 9 Page 10 Jewish Muslim Film Institute presents free film screenings OCU Conference prepares teachers for poverty-stricken classrooms Brightmusic performs March 15 COMMENTARY More than the Richard Glossip case – For the Constitution, for social justice, for reasons pragmatic and humane, put the death penalty into mothballs By Patrick B. McGuigan tence in a “murder-for-hire” ing. Editor case dating back to 1997. Before all that, many of us Scores of intelligent people reached the conclusion that The execution of Richard who have reviewed the case, whatever else it is, the Glossip Glossip, a resident of death row including this writer, believe case is Exhibit A for poor de- at the Oklahoma State Peniten- there is more than room for fense counsel, and a matter not tiary in McAlester for 18 years, doubt about his guilt. Many worthy of the Ultimate Sanc- has been delayed four times. have always said there was in- tion. He ordered three “final meals,” sufficient evidence for convic- Glossip’s is by far the best- and ate two of them, each time tion. Regardless, information known of the five pending awaiting his date with lethal from witnesses never heard by Oklahoma executions. Doubts injection. judges or juries has raised seri- about his guilt should be suf- Boots - acrylic and oil paint on canvas, by Summer Wheat. Glossip’s most recent brush ous (and new) questions. ficient reason for the state gov- with execution (September 30, New witnesses stand ready ernment to step away – perma- 2015) saw him pass most of one to testify that Justin Sneed, the nently – from killing him. Summer Wheat returns day in a mysterious form of actual murderer of inn-keep- The best solution at this solitary confinement, uncer- er Richard Van Treese, has point is to take steps needed for homecoming tain why prison officials were bragged about setting Glossip to convert his sentence to life, not going forward with his sen- up to take the fall for the kill- Commentary continued on page 3 exhibition at Oklahoma Contemporary By Darla Shelden es that are site specific for the City Sentinel Reporter gallery.” The exhibit runs through The Oklahoma Contempo- Aug. 12 at 3000 General Per- rary Arts Center is hosting shing Blvd. at the State Fair the Summer Wheat exhibition, Grounds Park. “Pry the Lid Off,” which will be Wheat says she “searches Oklahoma native artist Summer a homecoming for her. history from a material and Wheat returns to the Oklahoma Con- Born and raised in Okla- conceptual point of view.” temporary Arts Center on Feb. 25 to homa City, Wheat returns to Johannes Vermeer’s The serve as an artist-in-residence. OAC to serve as an artist-in- Milkmaid was her inspira- Photo provided. residence and to “create piec- tion for this exhibit. Wheat ex- continued on page 9 Mary Fallin Richard Glossip Scott Pruitt

The Paseo Small Art Show for 2016: World class art on a human scale. Deadline March 11 By Pat McGuigan And the show is a a great three-dimensional work in any Editor opportunity for young or new media. artists. The official “calls of - Work must not have shown The Paseo Arts Associa- artists” has been issued from previously at Paseo Art Space tion’s juried SmallArt Show for the Paseo Arts Association - Work can be no larger than 2016 will feature small, origi- (PAA). 15 inches in any direction, nal work for the beginning col- Specifications for the show - And. Please note: Size in- Former President Bill Clinton spoke during a Hillary Clinton GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Rally attended by about 300 enthusi- lector. include: Open to two and continued on page 2 astic supporters on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Northeast Academy in Oklahoma City. Photo by Darla Shelden. Bill Clinton rocks OKC’s Hillary GOTV rally An Appeal To Our Readers, and By Darla Shelden need for inclusion for all Amer- body’s voice is equal - we’ve got City Sentinel Reporter icans. to build a world where there a Notice to Advertisers “We’ve got to tear down all are more partners and fewer We turn to you, friends sands who prefer the Former President Bill Clin- the barriers, not just the eco- enemies – then you ought to be and readers, with a direct printed word over pixels. ton spoke to about 300 enthusi- nomic ones, and we’ve got to for her.” appeal to supplement the In sustaining this print astic Hillary Clinton support- build ladders that everybody The rally followed a private resources that flow from presence, we solicit your ers on Sunday evening, Febru- can climb. That’s Hillary’s fundraiser for Hillary host- our valued and loyal ad- help. ary 21. The crowd was packed whole program in a sentence,” ed by Cliff and Leslie Hudson. vertisers. Send checks to The City into the Northeast Academy Clinton said. Cliff is chief executive officer This is not complicated. Sentinel, P.O. Box 60876, in Oklahoma City during what “If you believe that we need of the Sonic Corporation based Newspapers are in trou- Oklahoma City, OK 73146. was themed a Hillary Clinton an inclusive economic policy in Oklahoma City. ble. Like everyone else, To arrange for credit card GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Ral- where we can all prosper, an Introductions were given we have a vibrant online transactions, telephone ly. inclusive social policy where by State Rep. George Young presence (visit us at city- the editor at 405-834-4834, President Clinton’s main everybody is treated fairly, in- and State Senators Kay Floyd sentinel.com) and an “app” or email [email protected]. message that evening was the clusive politics where every- and Anastasia Pittman, all promoted each edition on Below is our production Oklahoma City representa- page one. schedule for those interest- tives. Still, a community ed in advertising in forth- Sen. Floyd said, “There are a newspaper serves thou- coming editions. lot of reasons to support Hill- ary Clinton. She is a fighter who knows how to get things done.” Floyd reminded the crowd A note to advertisers and potential advertisers that early voting would begin Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule for next 4 months. on Thursday, Feb. 25 for the “Super Tuesday” March 1 Okla- April 2016 edition June 2016 edition homa primary election. Ad space reservation: Friday, Mar. 18 Ad space reservation: Friday, May 20 Senator Pittman gave an en- Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Mar. 22 Ad content deadline: Tuesday, May 24 thusiastic introduction for Clinton rallying the crowd to May 2016 edition July 2016 edition State Senator Kay Floyd was thanked by former President Bill Clinton for her keep a Democrat in the White Ad space reservation: Friday, April 22 Ad space reservation: Friday, June 17 work supporting his wife, Hillary Clinton at a rally in Oklahoma City on Feb. 21. House. Ad content deadline: Tuesday, April 26 Ad content deadline: Tuesday, June 21 Photo by Darla Shelden. continued on page 4 Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Activist Erin Brockovich participates in three Oklahoma Earthquake Forums By Darla Shelden Camp-Horinek. finding the resources for you to tude 3+ earthquakes in 2014 and City Sentinel Reporter Camp-Horinek founded the enable change can be difficult,” 109 in 2013. Coyote Creek Center for En- Brockovich says regarding the On the heels of the Fairview Consumer advocate and vironmental Justice and in site. “It’s about creating aware- quake, Sierra Club and Public environmental activist Erin the 1980’s she worked directly ness of the issues that we all Justice have filed a federal law- Brockovich recently participat- with Cary Dickerson and Grace should be concerned about, and suit against three energy com- ed in three public earthquake Thorpe to halt construction of connecting us together so we panies – New Dominion, Ches- forums where she discussed the Black Fox nuclear power can collectively right wrong.” apeake Operating and Devon her concerns regarding water plant near, Inola, Oklahoma. Recently western Oklahoma Energy Production Company supply contamination in Okla- Brockovich is best known for experienced the third-largest – engaged in hydraulic fractur- homa and across the nation. her involvement in one of the earthquake in recorded state ing in Oklahoma, alleging that Her first appearance was at largest direct action lawsuits history registering a magnitude production waste from fracking the University of Central Okla- in U.S. history against utility of 5.1 northwest of Fairview, ac- and oil production have con- homa Constitution Hall fol- giant PG&E on behalf of 600 cording to the Oklahoma Geo- tributed to an increase in earth- lowed the next day by a press residents of Hinkley, Califor- logical Survey. quake activity in the state. conference held at the State nia. The $333 million settlement The website earthquakes. Brockovich said, “Oklaho- Capitol. Both events were host- Environmental activist Erin Brockov- they received is the largest of Oklahoma State Rep. Richard Mor- ok.gov states that Oklahoma mans, just as all Americans ed by Oklahoma State Rep. ich recently participated in three pub- its kind in U.S. history. rissette recently hosted two events experienced 907 magnitude 3+ do, deserve the right to live Richard Morrissette (D-Okla- lic earthquake forums in Oklahoma Her story is the subject of the featuring environmental activist Erin earthquakes in 2015, 585 magni- in peace and comfort – not to homa City). where she addressed her concerns re- award winning 2000 film “Erin Brockovich who spoke out on frack- live in fear of man-made earth- garding water supply contamination. ing and water supply contamination in During the UCO forum pan- Photo provided. Brockovich,” in which she was Oklahoma. quakes. It is our hope that these elists discussed Oklahoma’s re- Photo provided. three companies will recognize cent earthquakes, the connec- ist. the immediate danger they are tion to disposal wells, and how “Until modern-day frack- portrayed by actress Julia Rob- putting communities in, and this could impact the state’s ing kicked up its heels in 2009, erts. put our health and our environ- water supply. Oklahoma had never seen more Brockovich has continued ment ahead of its profits.” Other panelists included than a couple earthquakes a her activist work through her The suit seeks an order re- Scott Poynter; Poynter Law year – now, we have a dozen a involvement in numerous suc- quiring the companies to re- Group, Johnson Bridgwater, di- day,” said Bridgwater. cessful lawsuits against envi- inforce vulnerable structures, rector of the Oklahoma Chapter Brockovich apoke at a third ronmental polluters as well as which could be impacted by of the Sierra Club; Robert Jack- forum arranged by the Ponca ongoing lawsuits involving au- large magnitude earthquakes. man, petroleum geologist and Tribe. It was held at the North- tomobiles, pharmaceuticals and It also asks the court to require Casey Camp-Horinek, Ponca ern Oklahoma College Renfro medical devices. the establishment of an inde- Tribal Council member, Native Center, in Tonkawa and includ- As president of Brockovich pendent earthquake monitoring rights and environmental activ- ed speakers Bridgwater and Research & Consulting and and prediction center. in partnership with Google, Brockovich continued, “The she started an online crowd- Recently in Oklahoma, Casey Camp- Oil & Gas Industry intends to sourced map (community- Horinek, Ponca Tribal Council mem- shake the people to their core. Sierra Club Oklahoma Chapter direc- healthbook.com) to track pos- ber, Native rights activist and environ- The property damage that has tor Jonathan Bridgwater was among sible environmental health haz- mentalist spoke at events along with already been caused coupled the speakers at three earthquake fo- activist Erin Brockovich regarding the rums in Oklahoma featuring environ- ards. hazards of fracking and water supply with having to live in constant mental activist Erin Brockovich. “Change, no matter what it is, contamination. fear must be dealt with imme- Photo provided. starts with you, but sometimes Photo provided. diately and fairly.”

COMMENTARY Every now and then, she’s right: Fallin’s corrections reform are needed can attest how tough it will be to prioritize worthy programs with limited dollars. I am not going to say it is not completely the fault of current policymakers, as much can be attributed to various tax cuts and policy decisions. There should be the realization by the public that Republicans con- stantly campaign on “right-siz- ing” or “downsizing” govern- ment. One could argue they are getting exactly what was prom- By Joe Dorman ised. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, who served previously in the U.S. House, as While I do disagree with lieutenant governor of Oklahoma and in the state Legislature, announced in her Like many of you, I have several policy suggestions pre- State of the State address that the Sooner State needs prison and jail reform this grown tired of the constant at- sented in the State of the State year. File photo. tacks on candidates and public on Feb. 1, I compliment Gover- tors to authorize alternative following legislatures. officials. I want to take a dif- nor Fallin for taking what I be- forms of incarceration or pun- Oklahoma has the highest ferent approach and say some- lieve is the right path with cor- ishments. Alternatively, add- incarceration rate for women thing nice about my former op- rections reforms for Oklahoma. ing on additional felonies, cash and we rank third for men. In- ponent, Mary Fallin. Several suggestions were put penalties and longer stays be- carceration rates are currently I empathize with Governor forth challenging the legisla- hind bars has increased the at roughly 119 percent of capac- Fallin on how bad things are ture to be smarter on deliver- cost of public safety while help- ity for our prisons, but staffing at the State Capitol. News sto- ing punishments. ing many remain elected. levels are well below 60 per- ries this past month covered Oklahoma politicians often Governor Fallin outlined cent for the employees running horrible legislative ideas, even take a “tough on crime” stance several ideas reminiscent of the facilities. though most will not make it as it is popular with the vot- the Justice Reinvestment Ini- You cannot tell me that the past the committee process. A ers. Look back to the famous tiative, a program championed people in our state are so much depressed economy also cre- Willie Horton commercial by former House Speaker Kris worse than all the other states. ates enormous strains. I served used against Mike Dukakis as Steele. These reforms were Many problems rest with the as a legislator during two pre- a perfect example. It has been passed but never adequately systems in place. Many felons vious economic downturns and almost impossible for legisla- funded or implemented by the Commentary continued on page 3 The Paseo Small Art Show for 2016: World class art on a human scale. Deadline March 11

continued from page 1 tions will be strictly enforced. Details and dates for sub- -Work must be ready to dis- missions: March 11, Submis- cludes frame, mounting and/ play at time of delivery. Re- sions due by 9 p.m. or display devices. Size limita- quired: two-dimensional work March 16, Notification of se- must have hanging wire prop- lected works. erly installed with D-rings March 26, Delivery of select- (NO saw-tooth hangers); art- ed works to the Paseo Arts As- work will not be accepted sociation, 3022 Paseo, Oklaho- without proper wiring. ma City, Ok 73103. -All work must be for sale, And note: Selected work and priced between $25 and must be delivered no later than $199. 5 p.m. on March 26. Then comes the fun part: Deadline is Friday, March 11 April 1: Opening Reception at at 9 p.m. Entry Fee: $15 for Pas- the Paseo Gallery Walk 6 - 10 eo Arts Association members, p.m. and $20 for non-members. You And, on April 30: Last day of can become a member now, by exhibit. Artists must pick up visiting here: thepaseo.com/ works between 12 - 5 p.m. join . Membership levels range Pam Gold of the Paseo Art- form $20 to $1,000! ists Association told The City Submit to the SmallArt Sentinel, “The juror is Char- Show by visiting here: thepas- leen Weidell, metalsmith prof eo.wufoo.com. More details … & Associate Dean of Arts & Paseo SmallArt Show Awards: Sciences at the University of 1 best of show ($100), 2 mer- Central Oklahoma. Last year it awards ($50) and two hon- we had 53 pieces in the show orable mentions. Sales: Pas- and depending on the submis- eo Artists Association retains sions and the juror’s evalua- 30 percent commission on all tions we should have around works sold. 50 again.” Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 OPINION See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter More than the Richard Glossip case – COMMENTARY For the Constitution, for social justice, U.S. Supreme Court Justice William for reasons pragmatic and humane, J. Brennan was “progressive and put the death penalty into mothballs influential” 1987 speech, Justice Brennan that states provide lawyers for is time to put it into mothballs. the death penalty unconstitu- McGuigan commentary cont. from pg. 1 described the U.S. Constitution indigent criminal defendants Months ago, I encouraged a tional motive and opportunity as a revered document that ex- charged with or facing felony and prepare for either a new moratorium on executions. But to find another state through ists to guarantee “the essential charges. trial or his release after nearly now, I argue that even if the which to get their case back to dignity and worth of each indi- I remember as a child in two decades of incarceration. penalty remains on the books, the nation’s High Court. vidual.” the 1960s traveling from ei- But concerns about executions it is best to set it aside for rea- “Mothballs” for Oklahoma Justice Brennan often played ther Tulsa or Bartlesville to the reach beyond Glossip, and the sons both practical and moral. executions would not satisfy an important behind-the- Oklahoma City area for swim- dubious witness of one man Last fall, state Attorney Gen- those who believe that because scenes role in building major- ming meets, the billboards on given life in exchange for that eral Scott Pruitt and Governor the death penalty is permitted, ity or unanimous support for the Turner Turnpike sponsored testimony. Mary Fallin went to the courts it should be used for at least a particular case. In the late by the John Birch Society. On at least one occasion, to gain a kind of moratorium. the most heinous cases. 1950s he cobbled together a They cried out for Chief Justice Oklahoma used the wrong set The state should never violate But pursuing both such clear unanimous decision to require Earl Warren to be impeached. of deadly drugs to execute a its own process (“protocols,” cases and much more dubious that the Little Rock, Arkansas My guess is that after Warren, man. The term “botched execu- as the rules are called) for the ones brought unsustainable school board desegregate with the next official they wanted to tion” has become a short-hand imposition of death. expense and undermined re- all deliberate speed. Despite sack was Justice Brennan. for the last three scheduled After months of investi- spect for the rule of law. By Tom Guild divisions on the court, Chief The recent book on the life deaths. Knowledge of shock- gation guided by Pruitt, the It is a conservative value Justice Earl Warren was able to and legacy of Justice Bren- ing procedural errors devas- multi-county grand jury is pre- to believe that government “The quest for freedom, dig- announce and read the unani- nan, “Justice Brennan Liber- tated public confidence in the paring to release a report. That should be limited. Even when nity, and the rights of man will mous opinion for the world to al Champion,” ends with an system over the past year. Due has been delayed until late in the state has a particular pow- never end.” hear. inspirational story he liked to to a greater stress on finality of March, at the earliest, but we’ll er, it should not necessarily be -- Justice Justice Brennan helped recount. “So it is, my friends, judgment than on justice per se, know more this year. exercised if its use becomes William J. Brennan, Jr. cobble together a new liber- with you and me of Irish blood. the drug usage error was near- Three high-ranking state destructive of social comity, One of the most consequen- al majority on the court. On As we go through life, may we ly repeated in the case of Glos- officials who testified behind civil society, human relation- tial progressives in the history March 18, 1963, the new ma- be found lighting the lamps sip. closed doors before that panel ships and the rule of law. of the U.S. Supreme Court is jority turned prior precedents of truth and justice and righ- There are three broad cate- of citizens have resigned their Let us reason together, the late Justice William J. Bren- teousness, even as our Irish gories of opinion in the current posts and left state employ- changing direction in a demo- nan, Jr. forbears before us, so that as debate. ment, including Gov. Fallin’s cratic matter. Rather than in- Justice Brennan lived from time passes and we move from First, there are those who legal counsel, Steve Mullins. sist that one side or another 1906-1997. He was named to the scene of action, our own sincerely believe that state kill- Despite the turmoil, A.G. “win” this argument, use re- the court by President Dwight children and their children af- ings are immoral. (However, Pruitt said in mid-February he sources burned up in capital D. Eisenhower in 1956. Bren- ter them, though we be lost to there is more to all this than is prepared to start the clock cases for other purposes. nan served on the court for 34 view, may tell the way we went merely the efforts of passionate ticking on all five pending ex- Among those: Hold killers years. Eisenhower appoint- by the lamps we lighted along advocates to stop capital pun- ecutions – once the Depart- for life without parole, provide ed him because Brennan was life’s pathway.” ishment in all cases.) ment of Corrections is certain better legal counsel for mur- a Catholic from a northeast- “If we are to be as a shining Second, many believe the its protocol is ready. der cases, redirect resources ern state. Ike wanted to shore city on a hill, it will be because death penalty is morally per- But rather than continue to from incarceration of the non- up his political standing in the of our ceaseless pursuit of the mitted and can be constitution- spend millions of dollars liti- violent toward evidence-based northeast before the looming constitutional ideal of human al, but even many of those peo- gating individual sentences programs of diversion, ac- 1956 presidential election. On dignity.” –Justice Brennan ple are reeling from the cumu- of death, Oklahoma should countability and restitution. October 16, 1956 Justice Bren- NOTE: University of Central lative problems. set the death penalty process This would square constitu- nan was sworn in just weeks Oklahoma Emeritus Professor Third, some Americans be- aside. tional values with a practical before the November presiden- Tom Guild, a Democrat, is run- lieve the system – with 156 ex- Leaving capital punishment shift toward other means for Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. tial election. ning for the Fifth Congressional onerations nationwide (includ- on the books but not in use punishment of the guilty, and Brennan is generally regard- on their heads. On that one District seat in Oklahoma. He is ing ten in Oklahoma) -- is so avoids, as a conscious demo- leave room for individual re- ed as the most progressive and single day, the court set stan- a member of The Brennan Soci- broken, dysfunctional and rid- cratic and/or administrative demption and renewal. influential justice in the mod- dards for Georgia’s state legis- ety, an Oklahoma organization dled with error that it is be- choice, continued litigation The death penalty in con- ern history of the court. He lative districts, and broadened that promotes the memory and yond repair. and social division. temporary America is such a penned 1,350 opinions that in- the rights protecting criminal philosophy of the late U.S. Su- I reside in the third. The This will not fully satisfy broken channel for justice that cluded numerous landmark defendants. The best known preme Court Associate Justice penalty is allowed under the those seeking outright aboli- the best thing to do is to step cases involving social justice, of the cases handed down on William J. Brennan, Jr. U.S. Constitution and the con- tion, but it would give lawyers away – sooner, rather than lat- freedom of speech, civil rights, that fateful day was “Gideon www.CapitolBeatOK.com stitutions of many states, but it who want a decision declaring er. and economic equality. In a v. Wainwright” that mandated Every now and then, she’s right: Fallin’s corrections reform are needed

Dorman commentary cont. from pg. 2 ternatives implemented. District 65 as a State Represen- An honest discussion on a tative for 12 years and was the lose their professional licens- smarter way to deal with cor- 2014 Democratic nominee for es and are unable to find work. rections is long overdue. I ap- Governor of Oklahoma. Cur- There is also a high percent- plaud Governor Fallin for plac- rently he is the Community Out- age who do not have a proper ing a priority on this topic and reach Director for Heart Mo- education or can function in wish her well on responsible, bile and a member of the Rush normal society once released. substantive and significant im- Springs Town Council. Many return to a life of crime, provements within the system. www.CapitolBeatOK.com as it is almost impossible for Now, if we can get the legisla- them to adapt outside the walls ture to play nice… to a normal life. This, as well Editor’s Note: An occasional as so much more, needs to be commentator for The City Sen- reviewed and accountable al- tinel, Joe Dorman served House Sentinel Elected Officials Guide

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Jewish Muslim Film Institute presents free film screenings to create cultural dialogue State Rep. George Young was one of the guest speakers at the recent Hillary Clinton GOTV Rally in Oklahoma City featuring By Darla Shelden former President Bill Clinton. Photo by Darla Shelden. City Sentinel Reporter

The Jewish/Muslim Film Bill Clinton rocks OKC’s Hillary GOTV rally Institute (JMFI) will present a free screening of the mov- “You know, I love Oklahoma. “Flint is far from the only continued from page 1 ie, “A Bottle In The Gaza Sea” My friend Mike Turpen makes place in American where chil- on Sunday March 6. The event “For our community, our fun of me because I always say dren have elevated lead lev- will take place from 1:45 - 4 p.m. state and our country, it is time I love Oklahoma more than any els in their blood. We need to at the Emanuel Synagogue, 900 for us to take action,” said Pitt- other place I never carried,” he fix the underground pipes of N.W. 47 St., in Oklahoma City. man. “I am so proud to endorse, said with a smile. America so nobody has lead in A discussion session will be in the presence of my commu- “But I did win the Democrat- their body.” held following the screening. nity (District 48), Secretary ic primary here and so did Hill- He praised Hillary saying, The JMFI mission is to Hillary Clinton for President ary when she ran, and I want “Everything she ever touched, bring diverse groups together of the United States of Amer- you to win it for her again.” she made better.” to share films that will raise ica. She’s committed to build Turpen is a former Oklaho- As reported earlier by The awareness and encourage con- upon the progress that we have ma Attorney General and an City Sentinel, according to the versation. made under President Barack avid Hillary Clinton supporter. most recent opinion poll in The 2011 drama, “A Bottle In Obama.” Mr. Clinton continued, ”This Oklahoma, Sec. Clinton holds The Gaza Sea” takes place in view of others. from the Oklahoma Humani- Rep. Young said, “ The pres- country never works if you a narrow lead over her oppo- Jerusalem and Gaza. Less than “Through film and dialogue, ties Council (OHC) and the Na- ence of our 42nd President, leave some people behind. Ev- nent United States Senator Ber- a hundred kilometers sepa- people from all cultures learn tional Endowment for the Hu- William Clinton, was an excit- erybody’s got to have a chance nie Sanders. Public Policy Poll- rate the two cities, which are that we are more alike than dif- manities (NEH). ing and inciting event for the to get a good job, made a good ing shows Clinton had 46 per- home to Tal, a 17-year-old re- ferent. During the first year, we OHC is an independent, non- upcoming presidential prima- living and have a good future.” cent support among Oklahoma cent French immigrant to Jeru- watched a number of friend- profit organization whose mis- ry. The support for Sec. Hillary The former President dis- Democrats, to 44 percent for salem, and Naïm, a 20-year-old ships develop between people sion is to promote meaningful Clinton was clear and evident. cussed a myriad of Hillary’s Sanders. Palestinian confined to Gaza. of different cultures. And now public engagement with the I support her because I be- concerns including: creating “We need to grow togeth- After witnessing a bombing we’re looking forward to an- humanities—disciplines such lieve she will fight for progres- more jobs, keeping the country er again. Everybody’s voice at her local café, Tal refuses to other year of thought provok- as history, literature, film stud- sive Democratic values and the safe, the high cost of student should be heard. We need to go accept the fact that only hatred ing films.” ies, ethics, and philosophy. rights of everyone.” loans, creating a modern infra- forward together,” Bill added. can exist between these two Other films to be presented “The humanities offer a Clinton thanked speakers structure, putting broadband “You’ve got a chance to elect peoples. She places a message this year include “Dancing in deeper understanding of our- Floyd, Pittman, Young and also internet in every community, a president who has spent a into a bottle, thrown into the Jaffe” on Aug. 21 at Raindrop selves and others by confront- Sue Star, principal of Northeast immigration reform, and pre- lifetime trying to tear down Gaza Sea, which is soon dis- Turkish House, and “Two-Sid- ing us with the questions, val- Academy for hosting the event. scription drug and heroin use those barriers and build up covered by Naïm. ed Story” at Temple B’nai Israel ues, and meanings of the hu- “To me it’s pretty clear who in America. those ladders,” Clinton said, The Jerusalem teenage on Nov. 13. man experience,” said Ann the most suited person for pres- “Hillary says it’s wrong that “America never stopped be- girl portrayed by Agathe Bo- Partners for the JMFI event Thompson, OHC executive di- ident is,” Pres. Clinton stated. a college loan is the only kind ing great. What we need to do nitzer and the Palestinian boy include: CAIR Oklahoma, Dia- rector. “Not because of her resume, of loan you can’t refinance,” he is make America whole again. (Mahmoud Shalabi) start cor- logue Institute OKC, Emanuel “OHC brings people together but because of her actions. told the crowd. Help Hillary do that.” responding via email, which Synagogue, Islamic Society of to explore these ideas through leads to hope that their blos- Greater OKX, Oklahoma Cen- programming and commu- soming friendship may give ter for Community and Justice, nity grants that support book them the strength to face the OCU Film Institute, Oklahoma groups, exhibits, film festivals, world and to change it in their Conference of Churches, Jew- teacher institutes, and more.” own small way. ish Federation of Greater OKC, Seats for “A Bottle In The Joan Korenblit, executive The Interfaith Alliance of Gaza Sea” are limited and reg- director of Respect Diversity OKC, Temple B’nai Israel, UCO istration is required. To RSVP, Foundation, one of the event College of Education & Profes- call 405-359-0369 or email Joan sponsors said, “Our intention sional Studies and United Na- Korenblit at [email protected]. is to inspire dialogue through tions Association OKC For more information, vis- film and to help our audience Funding for this program it jewishmuslimfilminstitute. members consider the point of is provided in part by a grant com. Congregations declare Oklahoma City a Hate- Free Zone By Darla Shelden in the campaign devoted part displays many signs on build- City Sentinel Reporter of their worship services from ings to indicate ‘smoke-free’ or Friday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Feb. ‘gun-free’ zones, retired Rabbi A group of local interfaith 28 to emphasize the message David Packman came up with leaders joined together to de- of tolerance and respect for the hashtag #HateFreeOKC.” clare the last weekend in Feb- all peace-seeking people and Rabbi Packman, who be- ruary a ‘Hate-Free Zone’ for their religions. came leader of Temple B’Nai Oklahoma City during their ‘41 Rev. Dr. William Tabbernee, Israel in Oklahoma City in Against Hate’ campaign. executive director of the Okla- 1976, was known for his abil- The congregations and or- homa Conference of Churches ity to develop and nurture re- ganizations that participated stated, “Just as Oklahoma City continued on page 5 Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 FAITH/EDUCATION See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter COMMENTARY

Gratitude for 10 years of ‘the peak of education in Oklahoma’ someone to accomplish their worth coming for. dreams. But I see community Friendship. Friendship is as a bond between the people nothing that can be described around you, to make a force in words. From the moment that is stronger than one. you arrive in pre-K, to gradu- Community is something ation, friends have been along- Vered Harris, Rabbi at Temple B’nai Israel (third from left) and Imad Enchassi, Iman of the Islamic Society of Greater Okla- powerful that is hard to mas- side you, growing with you. homa City (center) discuss details of the “41 Against Hate” campaign in Oklahoma City. Photos provided. ter but can be used to make Some friends are with you un- amazing things, like a paint- til the end, some friends are ing, a gift, a project, or some- found. Friendship is a longing Congregations declare Oklahoma City thing more. Community takes that keeps us happy and joyful. two things, communication, Whether it is a friendship with and unity. Communication is kids, adults, or others, a friend- a Hate-Free Zone important because how can a ship cannot be forgotten. continued from page 4 team cooperate without com- Some friends are beside us, munication? No community some are far away, some are By J.R. Gray will work without Communi- gone, but they never go away. lationships with other congre- cation. Nothing hurts more than los- gations while creating several I have been in Catholic Second is unity. to work to- ing a friend, but when we grow, interfaith programs. Schools all of my life, and for gether as a community, you it has to happen. To make a The hashtag #HateFreeOKC the past ten years, I feel that I must be united as one with the friend is to later lose a friend. was endorsed enthusiastical- have been granted the peak of same feelings, thoughts, and But that’s not what friendship ly by Rabbi Vered Harris, the education in Oklahoma. dreams. is about. current rabbi at Temple B’Nai Bishop John Carroll is a Action, it may sound tough Friendship is about look- Israel who came up with the school like no other. It is a or threatening, but what is a ing out for each other, bonding idea to bring the organiza- place of fun, excitement, kind team without action? The say- with each other, playing with tions together in February. and interesting teachers, and a ing action speaks louder than each other, being there for Campaign organizers origi- learning experience that I can words, has a good message. each other, and so many more nally “optimistically” hoped say is like no other. Though words have meaning, things that cannot be put into to get 25 congregations to par- At this school three things -- and fill people with determi- words. ticipate and were elated to community, action, and friend- nation, what good is determi- I’m about to graduate, and I gain 41 interested groups. Ad- ship – bring us together. These nation without the action? The know I’m going to lose a lot of ditionally, other cities, such as Rev. Dr. William Tabbernee, executive director of the Oklahoma Conference of three things make this school action is important, whether friends that I care about. Some Tulsa, held similar events. Churches (third from right), at a planning meeting for the “41 Against Hate” cam- special and unlike any other. that means going out and help- that have been there all my life, “Most Oklahomans are paign. Community is something ing those not as lucky as us, or but I also know I’m going to rightly proud of the state’s rich and the Rev. Noel Jacobs, the First Christian Church-Ed- special about our school, and doing a project, or even just make some new ones. That is cultural and religious diver- interfaith organization’s vice mond (Disciples of Christ), one thing I value. Some see doing a math problem, action the great thing about friends -- sity,” said Tabbernee. “Sadly, president. and First Unitarian Church of community as living together, is the key to succeeding, and I they come, they go -- but there there has also been a marked Soltani told Hinton recently Oklahoma City. working together to reach a must say, in John Carroll, help- are always some there for you. increase in anti-Islamic rheto- “The “41 Against Hate” cam- Others are: First United common goal, or to work with ing others truly is an action continued on page 6 ric recently bordering on (and paign is wonderful, especially Presbyterian-Guthrie, Grace sometimes actually being) because it is an extension of United Methodist, Hillel at hate-speech.” the “#HateFreeOKC initiative the University of Oklahoma; A rash of physical attacks that several organizations be- Hindu Temple of Oklahoma on mosques, synagogues, and gan in 2015. City, Islamic Society of Great- churches in recent months After the success of the in- er Oklahoma City, Joy Men- in Oklahoma City and across augural event, the 2nd annu- nonite Church, Lord of Life the nation has heightened the al Muslim Day at the Capitol Lutheran Church ELCA-Ed- need for extra security and took place on Friday, Feb. 26. mond, and Mayflower Con- safety training for many reli- The event is a way to connect gregational UCC. gious organizations. the Muslim community with Also: Midwest Boulevard “Such speech and acts of vi- lawmakers to promote civic Christian Church (Disciples olence or desecration are un- engagement and educate at- of Christ)-Midwest City, Mas- acceptable,” said Tabbernee. tendees on issues of equality jid Mu’min, Mosaic United “We need Oklahoma City to and social justice. Methodist Church, Northwest be a Hate-free Zone.” “At our 2016 Oklahoma Christian Church, Prospect The Very Rev. Justin Lind- Muslim Day at the Capitol, we Baptist Church, Refuge Fel- strom, dean of St. Paul’s Ca- expanded our program to ac- lowship, Restoration Church thedral, one of the partici- commodate more attendees, at the Dome, Sikh Gurdwara pating congregations said, hosted special sessions for of Oklahoma City, and Spring “Churches, mosques, and high school and college stu- Creek Baptist Church. synagogues have historically dents, and held a special key- Others include: St. Augus- been safe spaces. note session prior to Jumna tine of Canterbury Episco- “Perhaps we can again prayer at the Capitol,” Soltani pal Church, St. Charles Bor- model tolerance and respect said. romeo Catholic Church, St. and help people to overcome, Those participating in the John’s Episcopal Church, St. through faith, the fear which “41 Against Hate” campaign Luke’s United Methodist, St. sometimes leads to hateful include: Baha’i Community Mary’s Episcopal Church, St. words and actions against of Oklahoma City, Cathedral Paul’s Cathedral, St. Stephen’s people of other faiths, or even of Hope OKC, Channing Uni- United Methodist, Temple of different groups within tarian Universalist Church- B’nai Israel, Trinity Lutheran their own faith. Edmond; Church of the Open ELCA, United Church of Nor- Last winter, CAIR-OK Arms UCC, Connecting Point man UCC and Village United (Council on American-Islam- Presbyterian, and Council on Methodist. ic Relations) led by Adam American Islamic Relations Tabbernee said, “A final Soltani, its executive direc- (CAIR)-Oklahoma chapter. hashtag, encompassing the tor, launched a #HateFreeOKC Also: Crown Heights Unit- whole state, sums up the pos- initiative to promote building ed Methodist Church, Dhar- itive side of what all these bridges of peace and under- ma Center, Edmond Trinity congregations are trying to standing and to combat mes- Christian Church (Disciples achieve: #Peace4OK.” sages of hate. of Christ), Emanuel Syna- The Oklahoma City inter- gogue, First Christian Church- For more information, visit faith community organized Yukon (Disciples of Christ), okchurches.org. two #HateFreeOKC gather- ings, one in October and one in December, to raise aware- ness about the issue of bigotry in Oklahoma. Carla Hinton, of the Okla- homan newspaper, reported that the events came about from an idea by Dr. Carl Ru- benstein, president of the In- terfaith Alliance of Oklahoma, Faith Directory

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Walker, OKC, 73118 St. Joseph Old Cathedral Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. Phone: 525 -6551 307 N.W. 4th St., OKC, OK 73101 Saturday Holy Eucharist: 5 p.m. Sundays: Ph. 235-4565 Church School- 9:30 Worship- 10:30 Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help fccokc.org Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 EDUCATION/BUSINESS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter OCU Societies to honor four at awards of excellence Staff Report sistant general counsel for 20 lied Arts Lyric Theatre’s Broad- science and math at Mustang years. way Ball and Catholic Charities’ schools and Heritage Hall, and The Societies of Oklahoma Cooper currently serves on Green Tie Gala. taught chemistry and biology at City University will honor four the Board of Governors for Aimee Harlow graduated Edmond schools. She began her distinguished women of Okla- the Oklahoma State Univer- from the University of Okla- interior design business, Finish- homa during the annual Awards sity Foundation and is a mem- homa with a degree in market- ing Touch, in 1983. of Excellence luncheon April ber of the board of trustees of ing and is the senior account Sue Homsey has served as 26 at the Oklahoma City Golf the Oklahoma City Museum manager at the Financial Ser- president of the Ladies Guild & Country Club. The Societies of Art. She is also a member of vices Industry (FIS) Organi- and co-chairman of the booth group focuses on recognizing the Boards of Directors of the zation. She has been active in at the Festival of the Arts. She women for outstanding volun- Oklahoma City Philharmonic the Pi Beta Phi sorority in rais- served as a board member and teer service in Oklahoma and and the Oklahoma City Phil- ing funds for children’s liter- as a docent at the Art Center providing scholarships for OCU harmonic Foundation. She is an acy programs. She is married and was involved in fundraising students. advisory director of Leadership to David and has two children, for Dinners a la Art. Honorees are Teresa (Terri) Oklahoma City and a member Kristina, a sophomore at SMU Homsey joined the Children’s Lee Cooper, Dulaney-Browne of the Board of Visitors for the in Dallas, and Will, a senior at Hospital Foundation Board in Library Society Award; Beverly University of Oklahoma Hon- Aimee Harlow Beverly Funke Casady High School. 1999 and served until 2012. She Funke, Kirkpatrick–Petree Mu- ors College. Cooper served as Harlow has served on the Al- presently sits on the Board of sic and Performing Arts Society co-chair of the Oklahoma City lied Arts Board of Directors, as Advocates for the CHF and Award; Aimee Harlow, Norick– Festival of the Arts and is a the chair of the leadership divi- helped to establish the Patricia Hulsey Gallery Society Award; past board member of the Cen- sion for the Allied Arts Annual Price Browne Endowed Chair. and Alyce (Sue) Homsey, Okla- tral Oklahoma Chapter of the Campaign and as the chair of She was president of the board, homa City University Distin- American Red Cross, the Arts the Westminster School Auc- Starlight Ball Chairman, Wine guished Philanthropist Award. Council of Oklahoma City and tion. She has been the Lyric Event founder and chair, Board Ann Johnstone and Judy Love Leadership Oklahoma City, and Theatre Broadway Ball chair- Member of the Year, develop- are the co-chairs of the event will serve as its president for man, St. Anthony Hospital ment chair, special events chair, in its 29th year. “This event 2016-17. Saints Ball co-chair and is cur- nominating committee chair is special in that it celebrates Beverly Funke graduated rently on the executive commit- and a member of the strategic four outstanding women who with a degree in fashion mar- tee of the Oklahoma contempo- planning committee. have enriched our community keting from Kansas State Uni- rary capital campaign to con- Homsey is married to Gary by giving of their time and re- versity. After working in retail struct a new center in down- and they have three children -- sources,” said Johnstone. marketing a short time, Funke town Oklahoma City. Kristin K. Homsey Carson, J.D., Terri Cooper is a native of joined a large law firm where Homsey was born in Wayno- Benjamin B. Homsey, and Dr. Tulsa and has lived in Oklaho- she worked as a legal assistant. ka, Okla., and moved to Perry- Anna L. Homsey, MD. ma City for more than 40 years. After four years with the firm, Sue Homsey Terri Cooper ton, Texas, where she attended She received her BA in geogra- she began her career as a stay- tal Foundation and serves on lege of Fine Arts Musical The- high school. She earned a BS in For more information on the phy from Middlebury College in at-home mom. She and her hus- the fundraising committee. She atre Guild. She also is a found- secondary education, with hon- Awards of Excellence or about Vermont, and her Juris Doctor- band, Mark, have two grown served as president for the last ing member of the United Way ors, from Texas Christian Uni- OCU Societies, contact Judy ate from the University of Okla- children, Bill and his wife, Lau- two years of the OU Breast In- Women’s Leadership Society. versity. While at TCU, she was Reyes-Henderson, director of homa College of Law. She was ren, who reside in Norman, and stitute Community Adviso- Funke has served on com- a member of Kappa Kappa Gam- development for the OCU Of- married to the late Bert Cooper Annie, who resides in New York ry Board. Additional involve- mittees benefitting a variety of ma and served as the sorority fice of Advancement and Exter- and is retired from Globe Life City. ment at OU includes serving causes including the Girl Scouts pledge trainer, rush chairman nal Relations, at 405-208-5435 or and Accident Insurance Com- Funke is currently on the as secretary of the board of Juliette Low Leadership Soci- and a member of Kappa Pickers. visit okcu.edu/AwardsofExcel- pany where she served as as- board of St. Anthony Hospi- the Weitzenhoffer Family Col- ety; OU’s Arts, Arts, Arts; Al- Homsey taught junior high lence. OCU Conference prepares teachers for poverty-stricken classrooms Staff Report Wilhelm said. dividual talents and experienc- ing issues and other challeng- According to Oklahoma es regardless of their family re- es. Webb will guide conference The Oklahoma City Univer- Kids Count 2011, 23 percent sources.” participants to consider class- sity Education Department is of children in the state live in Education majors and teach- room activities that have been hosting a conference March 25 poverty. Also, 12 percent live er education faculty members found to foster resilience and to help future school teachers in high-poverty areas, and 30 from approximately 15 Okla- help counteract the effects of prepare for working with stu- percent of the parents of young homa universities are expected poverty on students. dents who face poverty. It is children lack secure employ- at the Connecting Across Cul- An added feature to this the fifth year for the Connect- ment. tures conference. Local teach- year’s conference is a “train ing Across Cultures event. OCU’s teacher education di- ers who work with students the trainer” session, during Education professor Lau- rector Liz Willner said teacher facing poverty will serve as re- which participants will pre- ra Wilhelm, who previously preparation programs should sources. pare to take their learning back taught in Oklahoma City Pub- prepare candidates to teach all A grant from the Oklahoma to their universities for class lic Schools, stressed the impor- students, as opposed to using a State Regents for Higher Edu- presentations. Having the op- tance of preparing new teach- one-size-fits-all approach. cation funds two keynote pre- portunity to share their expe- ers for some of the challenges “Classrooms include stu- senters — Bob Brandenburg riences from the conference they are likely to face in urban dents with differences in so- from the Oklahoma Associa- will expand its impact, Willner classrooms, where poverty is cioeconomic status, ethnicity, tion of Community Action said. common. race, gender, exceptionalities, Agencies and Patricia Webb “The goal of this project is language, religion and sexual with The Resilience Project. For more information about to prepare future teachers with orientation,” she said. “Teach- Brandenburg will place partic- the conference, contact Wil- knowledge, understanding and ers must value their future stu- ipants in various family groups helm at [email protected] strategies to best support their dents who will come to their for a simulation on dealing or Willner at LWillner@okcu. students who live in poverty,” classrooms with their own in- with limited income, parent- edu. Acclaimed poet to read at OCU Staff Report Howe was born in Rochester, Kingdom of Ordinary Time” N.Y. She worked as a newspa- (W. W. Norton, 2009) was a Nationally acclaimed poet per reporter and teacher before finalist for the Los Angeles Marie Howe will be the fea- receiving her MFA from Co- Times Book Prize. tured guest at the 18th annual lumbia University in 1983. Her first book of poems, Thatcher Hoffman Smith Po- Howe served as the poet lau- “The Good Thief,” was select- etry Series at Oklahoma City reate of New York from 2012 to ed as the 1989 winner of the University April 6. 2014. In her final days as poet National Poetry Series. The Howe will lead a workshop at laureate, she co-organized the book explored the themes of re- 10 a.m. and will read her work Say Something NYC Poetry lationship, attachment and loss at 8 p.m. An open-mic poetry Rally: Justice for Eric Garner in a uniquely personal search reading will be held at 6:15 p.m. and Michael Brown—A Call for transcendence. All events are free to the public for Unity, Equality, Empathy, Her other collection of poet- and will be in the Kerr McGee Imagination and the End of ry, titled “What the Living Do” Auditorium in the Meinders Oppression. The rally was held (1998), serves as an elegy for School of Business at N.W. 27th in Washington Square Park. her brother, who died of AIDS St. and McKinley Ave. Marie Howe Her most recent book, “The continued on page 10 Gratitude for 10 years of ‘the peak of education in Oklahoma continued from page 5 are places of new beginnings, NOTE: Gray delivered this communities, and friendships. speech as part of local obser- CHECK That’s what matters most. That is what I like most vance of Catholic Schools Week In the end, my time at this about Catholic schools. So in February. He is an eighth- OUT OUR amazing school is almost up, from everything I have I pray grade student at Bishop John and I will be someplace differ- that you all have a safe new be- Carroll, the parish school based ent. I was always afraid of that. ginning, a strong community, at the Cathedral of Our Lady WEB SITE But now I see it’s not the end- aren’t afraid to take action, and of Perpetual Help, on N. West- www.City-Sentinel.com ing of my time, but a new be- great friends. ern Ave. in the heart of Oklaho- ginning. Not just this school, I wish you all a happy Cath- ma City, Oklahoma. The school but also all Catholic schools olic schools week. was founded in 1919. Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 BUSINESS/COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Annual Plasticulture conference features specialist Itzhak Esquira By Darla Shelden house technology as well as City Sentinel Reporter for farm management and food traceability projects for local The Oklahoma Department and export markets. of Agriculture, Food and For- Micah Anderson, ODAFF Don’t kick the can because of estry (ODAFF) hosted its 10th Plasticulture Program Coordi- Annual Plasticulture Confer- nator, presented an overview ence last month at the Mid of his recent trip to the Interna- can lights America Technology Center, in tional Agriculture Conference By Jack L. Werner, Ph.D. Wayne, OK. in Tel Aviv, Israel. A to Z Inspections This year’s theme was “Ad- Other speakers included OSU vanced Techniques for Plasti- Area Extension Horticulturist Larry Armanda, the own- culture.” Plasticulture is a farm- Dr. Jim Shrefler, Noble Foun- er of ThermaView Energy ing method that creates raised dation Horticulture Consultant Consultants, is a building- soil beds covered with plastic Israeli plasticulture expert Itzhak Es- Steve Upson, US Foods Manag- science trainer in William- sheeting and equipped with ir- quira answered questions about how er Freddy Phillips and Dr. Mer- sport, Virginia. His arti- rigation drip lines laid direct- his country produces so much food in a ritt Taylor of the OSU Agricul- cle, “Air-sealing Can Lights ly under the plastic. Vegetable desert during the 10th Annual Plasticul- tural Economics Department. Safely,” appears in the 2016 seedlings are planted in holes ture Conference held at the Mid Ameri- A pre-conference session was ca Technology Center in Wayne, OK. winter issue of Fine Home punched through the plastic. Photos provided. also held at Mid America Tech- Building. There are four ar- Each year, the conference nology Center. It included an eas of concern: well beyond the electrical (air seal) around your can provides gardeners with the lat- His research work includes outside demonstration laying a WIRING: Read the em- wiring safety ratings. IC- light. Have a licensed elec- est information on the growing soil solarization, design of pas- plasticulture bed with a tractor bossed/printed label on the rated fixtures can be used trician install these. plasticulture technique. The sive solar heating systems for and a display of hoop house de- wiring. Type NM was used in an insulated ceiling IF YOUR BULB: The practice can double or triple the enhancing growth and produc- sign by Kingston Greenhouses. from the 1960’s to 1989. manufacturer’s guidelines wrong bulb can void every efficiency of the garden while tion, introduction of plasticul- The Oklahoma Department This stands for nonmetal- are followed. IC-rated can safety step. Do not use a allowing the gardener to har- ture in arid, tropical and cold of Agriculture, Food, and For- lic-sheathed cable and is lights have a thermal safe- regular bulb. Do not use a vest weeks earlier than usual. climate areas, as well as devel- estry is under the Oklahoma rated for 140 degrees. Even ty switch that shuts down at halogen flood or a standard The keynote speaker was opment of alternative energy Secretary of Agriculture. It is with the correct bulb type, 194 degrees. Note that this flood. The best solution is Itzhak Esquira, Greenhouse and for protected energy. responsible for providing ser- temperature inside a can is too high if you have the to have an LED can-light Plasticulture Extension Special- Esquira has served as a re- vices and expertise that pro- light can reach 171 degrees. older NM wiring. Older fix- conversion kit installed. ist for the Israeli Plants Board. searcher, advisor and teacher mote and protect Oklahoma’s If someone replaced the tures should be replaced. The kits are around $30. He teaches greenhouse tech- in Central America, Eastern food supply and natural re- bulb with a regular stan- AIR SEALING CAN These kits have a 50,000- nology at Tel Hai College and and Western Europe, China and sources while stimulating eco- dard light bulb like we grew LIGHTS – THE ENCLO- hour life expectancy and offers agricultural consulting throughout the Middle East. He nomic growth. up with, temperatures can SURE: Can lights are huge are dimmable. Second best through his company, GreenIT has developed business plans For more information, visit soar close to 250 degrees. energy loss centers unless solution is to use a 22-watt in Tel Aviv, Israel. and master plans for green- oda.state.ok.us. Think melting, shorts, and they are sealed in an enclo- LED bulb/lamp. possible electrical fire! sure. An enclosure holds Jack L. Werner, Ph.D., THE CAN LIGHT: If heat. The wrong bulb can owns A to Z Inspections and your ceiling can lights ap- get you up to 250 degrees, can be reached at 405/412- pear to shut off by them- and that is compounded 7861 or atozinspections@ selves or you think a bulb by attic heat on hot days. yahoo.com. A to Z Inspec- burned out, but you no- Think melting, shorts, and tions performs commer- tice the light back on in 30 possible fire! Mr. Armanda cial and residential inspec- minutes or so, you have recommends Tenmat (ten- tions. Learn more at atozin- a thermostat-controlled mat.us.com), in my opin- spectionsok.com. Jack has (heat-sensitive) can light ion the best enclosure. It is a construction degree from that turns off at 194 de- fairly easy to work with and OSU and was Oklahoma’s grees. Older non-IC (insu- the larger version (FF135) first designated Master In- lation contact) can lights allows you to maintain a spector. He teaches inspec- don’t have a thermal safety three-inch clearance to the tions as well as courses for Bryan Buchwald, ODAFF’s Poultry, Egg switch. Therefore, tempera- fixture. With that clear- the Oklahoma State Home and Organic Section Director, explains tures can reach 250 degrees, ance you can safely insulate Builders. The Plasticulture Conference at Mid America Technology Center displayed hoop the new Food Safety Modernization houses perfect for a backyard all the way up to hoop houses big enough to drive Act to attendees at the Plasticulture a tractor through. Conference.

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Learn more about Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association at oiga.org Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter NewView Oklahoma honored with 2015 Employment Growth Award By Darla Shelden that grow or sustain employ- reach 7.2 million, with 5 mil- City Sentinel Reporter ment for people who are blind. lion having low vision. Emphasis is placed on efforts Low vision is a visual im- NewView Oklahoma was to increase upward mobil- pairment that cannot be cor- recently honored by the Na- ity in the workplace and job rected by standard eyeglasses, tional Industries for the Blind placements. contact lenses, medication, or (NIB), the nation’s largest em- Kevin Lynch, president surgery. However, vision re- ployment resource for people and CEO of NIB said, “It is habilitation can help people who are blind, with the 2015 an honor for me to recognize with vision loss to maximize Employment Growth Award. NewView Oklahoma with their remaining vision and The award recognizes a 2015 Employment Growth maintain their independence NewView Oklahoma’s efforts Award. NewView Oklaho- and quality of life by teach- to increase employment re- ma continues to lead the way ing them how to safely move tention, growth and upward in creating employment and around their homes; continue mobility for people who are high-growth career oppor- to do daily activities; and find blind. tunities for people who are resources and devices and NewView is the leading em- blind.” support. ployer of the blind and visual- Founded in 1938, NIB and Founded in 1948, NewView ly impaired in Oklahoma. The its network of associated non- OK is a private, not-for-prof- organi- it orga- z a t i o n niza- provides tion that jobs works to through empow- in-house er peo- manu- ple who factur- are blind ing and and visu- a grow- ally im- ing num- paired to ber of service contracts with profit agencies are the na- achieve their maximum level major employers at the local, tion’s largest employer of peo- of independence through em- state and federal levels. ple who are blind through the ployment, low vision rehabil- “With unemployment sale of SKILCRAFT® and oth- itation, and community out- among individuals who are er products and services pro- reach. blind and visually impaired vided by the AbilityOne® Pro- With two locations – 710 W. above 70 percent, NewView gram, established by the Ja- Wilshire in Oklahoma City Oklahoma strives to pro- vits-Wagner-O’Day Act. and 61st St. and Yale Ave. in vide gainful employment that The AbilityOne Program is Tulsa – NewView offers the brings hope and independence the largest source of employ- only comprehensive Low Vi- to someone’s life,” said Lauren ment for people who are blind sion Clinics in the state. Branch, NewView Oklahoma or have significant disabili- These state-of-the-art facil- President and CEO. ties in the United States. More ities help to meet the needs of “Our employees are the than 550 nonprofit organiza- elderly, veterans, children and happiest and most hard work- tions employ these individuals other patients dealing with ing individuals you will meet, and provide quality products decreased vision. and we are delighted that they and services to the Federal The Clinics offer assess- are being recognized as an ex- Government at a fair market ments, routine care and low ample of the capabilities of price. vision solutions and devices people who are blind.” According to the National to people with impaired vi- Employment Growth Award Eye Institute (NEI) there are sion that cannot be corrected recipients receive a cash pay- currently, 4.2 million Ameri- with glasses, surgery or medi- ment from a fund created to cans ages 40 and older who cation. recognize and encourage NIB are visually impaired. By 2030, For more information, visit associated nonprofit agencies this number is projected to newviewoklahoma.org. Page 9 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Jackie Cooper family to host 24th Annual Red Tie Night on March 5 By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

The Jackie Cooper fami- ly will host the 24th annual Red Tie Night on Saturday, March 5 at the Cox Convention Cen- ter in Oklahoma City. Through The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund (OACF) the gala will be- gin with cocktails at 6 p.m., fol- lowed by a silent and live auc- tion and dinner. Strawberry Fun - acrylic paint on aluminum mesh, by Summer Wheat. “I have had a front-row seat watching Red Tie Night grow into the incredible event it has Summer Wheat returns for become,” said Graham Colton, grandson of OACF founders the late Jackie Cooper and his homecoming exhibition at Oklahoma wife Barbara. “My grandparents were pio- Contemporary neers, in a way, because they saw the need for this fundrais- chitectural space to depict the contemporary artists respond continued from page 1 er at a time when talking about interiority and her individu- to historical pieces, while cre- HIV/AIDS was still taboo.” plores what she imagines to be ality. She wants to expand the ating new, though-provoking Colton is chairing this year’s behind the wall in Vermeer’s milkmaid “beyond the two-di- artwork. Red Tie Night with his moth- historical painting. The exhibi- mensional plane and reveal the Oklahoma Contemporary er, Cindy Cooper-Colton, both tion includes painting, sculpt- world behind her white kitch- will engage the imaginations The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund (OACF) will host the 24th annual “Red Tie Night members of the OACF board. ing, architecture, and installa- en wall.” of children through painting on Saturday, March 5 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. “My grandfather Jack always tion. “Pry the Lid Off,” presented and sculpture as they explore Photo provided. made sure everyone knew how “I look inside the space of at Oklahoma Contemporary, what may be happening out- important it was to provide the painting and ask questions portrays the four rooms of the side the borders of their favor- these funds to our communi- about what is hidden from the maid’s personal chambers, a ite pieces of art. ty and our state,” Colton said. viewer,” Wheat stated. “Such vault filled with her clothes, The Circle Gallery provides “Today, in his absence, my as: What was under her ta- dish cabinets and tapestries. hands-on activities for the en- mom and I are bringing Red ble? What’s inside her pocket? Previously her rooms have tire family, including a reading Tie Night full-circle back to the What’s happening in the next been recreated in exhibitions area, a light table to explore Cooper family, continuing the room? How can I recreate her and works such as Mudroom color, a still-life sketching work my grandparents started. spaces as if she lived today? I (2012) and Walk-in Pantry area, an imagination kitchen (a The need for funding is still reinvent this painted character (2015). Each installation is like place to dress up and take pho- there—perhaps even more than by building installations of her another room within a large- tos) and a collaborative tapes- it was in the early days of this domestic spaces, each exhib- scale dollhouse. try project. disease.” it part of an evolving parafic- When the viewers enter Gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 10 The evening includes danc- tional world.” these immersive environ- p.m. Monday through Thurs- ing with music from Dr. Larry Wheat received her B.A. ments, they take part in her day and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday ‘T-Byrd’ Gordon and the Music from the University of Central subjectivity and the textures of and Saturday. Closed Sundays. People Luv Orchestra. Oklahoma and her M.F.A from her world. Admission is free. Musical artist Graham Colton is chairing the 2016 Red Tie Night with his mother, Participants will have the Cindy Cooper-Colton, both members of the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund board. the Savannah College of Art Wheat’s exhibition offers For more information about opportunity to bid on auction Photo provided. and Design. She describes her opportunities to the public for current exhibitions, camps items such as tickets for four to ergy that leaves everyone up- own pieces as “sensual, dis- educational programming, in- and classes visit oklahomacon- see Adele in concert, or a pack- lifted. turbing, ugly, yet beautiful.” cluding classes, camps and temporary.org or call 405-951- age that includes round trip “We thank those who have Using the milkmaid as a field trips that explore the dif- 0000. Learn more about Sum- airfare for four to New York supported this cause for so point of departure, Wheat ferent mediums in which she mer Wheat’s work at summer- City with tickets to the Broad- many years. We want everyone builds installations that use ar- works. Students will learn how wheat.com way musical Hamilton, plus to celebrate the success of this dinner at Soho House restau- beautiful event and continue rant. the work my parents started in This year’s recipient of the fight against HIV/AIDS.” the prestigious Richard May Funds raised at Red Tie are Award is Mary Arbuckle, ex- used as grants to agencies pro- ecutive director of Other Op- viding services to those living tions, Inc., which provides with HIV/AIDS. All proceeds services for people with HIV/ remain in Oklahoma. AIDS including the Friends Since its inception in 1991, Food Pantry and housing assis- the OACF has worked to help tance. This year’s recipient of the prestigious provide system support to in- Red Tie Richard May Award is Mary Arbuckle said, “My work Arbuckle, executive director of Other dividuals and groups offering at Other Options is nothing Options, Inc., which provides services education, research and direct less than what comes from for people with HIV/AIDS including services to fight HIV/AIDS my heart. I treat my clients as the Friends Food Pantry and housing throughout the state. Annual Take Root Conference brings if they are part of my family. assistance. Additionally, an emergency They know they will be treated The OACF was organized by assistance program is run di- reproductive justice activists together in with respect and a warm smile Barbara and Jackie Cooper fol- rectly by the fund to help with when they walk through the lowing the death of their son utility, rent and medical needs red states doors.” to AIDS. This tragic loss com- of HIV/AIDS patients and their By Darla Shelden This year the OACF has add- pelled them to reach out to oth- families City Sentinel Reporter ed an “After Party,” which will ers living with HIV/AIDS and Red Tie contributions also immediately follow Red Tie those vulnerable to the disease. provide mental health and sub- Hosted by the OU Women’s Night. Beginning at 10:30 p.m., Their friends, Toni Wizenberg, stance abuse services; aid to and Gender Studies Program the après event will be held at Steve Daniels, Richard May, reduce homelessness, particu- Center for Social Justice, the Angles Nightclub, 2117 N.W. 39 Patricia Edwards and James larly for teen and transitional 6th annual Take Root Confer- St. Vallion formed the founding youth; suicide prevention; and ence was held on Feb. 26 and 27 Chad Michaels, the nation’s board. access to food pantries, meal on the University of Oklahoma number one Cher imperson- Cooper-Colton said, “My delivery, free or low-cost heath campus in Norman. ator and winner of season one mother, Barbara, is very excit- care, transportation and legal Conference activities took “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” ed Graham and I are co-host- services. place at the Thurman J. White will perform along with oth- ing Red Tie Night. We prom- To purchase tickets or for Forum Building, (OU Out- er local acts. The dance floor ise our guests will have a fun, more Information, call 405- reach and Conference Services opens at 12 a.m. featuring DJ enjoyable evening, but we are 348-6600, or visit okaidscare- Building). Kamiko. also bringing an inspiring en- fund.com. The Take Root: Red State Perspectives on Reproductive Justice conference provided the Monica Raye Simpson, Executive Director of SisterSong, a reproductive justice The Paseo Arts Association, serving our opportunity for engagement on organization for women of color, was a featured speaker at the 2-16 Take Root reproductive justice for stu- Conference in Norman. community since 1982 dents, academics, practitioners, Photos provided. Staff Report bers Lisa Allswede, Ter- For more information: Pas- advocates, and concerned com- munity members. University of Oklahoma Wom- ry Clark, Debbie Davis, Jim eo Arts Association, 3022 Pas- The origin of Take Root be- en and Gender Center for So- The Paseo Arts Associa- Eastep, Linda Hiller, Betsy eo Drive, Oklahoma City OK gan when a group of students cial Justice. “Attendees of the tion has worked since 1982 to King, Dustin Oswald, Christi- 73103, telephone 405-525-2688, from Oklahoma State Univer- conference are those who join develop The Paseo into the na Pickard, John Robison and email [email protected] sity and the University of Okla- the shared struggle for social thriving arts district it is to- Collin Rosebrook. or visit thepaseo.com homa attended the annual Civ- justice and are interested in day. The PAA supports ar- il Liberties and Public Policy how these issues intersect to tistic growth within the (CLPP) conference at Hamp- impact reproductive health, community through host- shire College in 2010. rights, and dignity.” ing exhibits at its gallery, Energized by the experience, This year’s event keynote and organizing festivals, the group asked themselves, speaker was Miriam Yeung, Ex- performances, and edu- “Can’t we do something like ecutive Director of National cational programs year this in Oklahoma?” Through Asian Pacific Women’s Forum round. Explore the ways their desire for activism, root- (NAPAW F). you can contribute to the ed in their own red state expe- Yeung is a sought after pub- PAA and be a part of Pas- riences, the Take Root confer- lic speaker on issues such as eo’s legacy with the mem- ence was born. women’s rights, LGBT rights, bership levels below. Hosted by the OU Women’s and Gen- “The very nature of the immigration policy, reproduc- PAA officers include der Studies Program Center for Social struggle for reproductive jus- tive health and rights, repro- President Joy Reed Belt, Justice, the 6th annual Take Root Con- tice encapsulates a shared ef- ductive technology, racial jus- Vice President Kim Dan- ference will featured keynote speaker Miriam Yeung, Executive Director of fort for racial, social, politi- tice and research. She is pub- sereau, Secretary Gay- National Asian Pacific Women’s Forum cal, and economic justice,” said lished on news media such as le Curry, Treasurer John (NAPAWF). Caitlin Campbell, from the continued on page 10 Seward and board mem- Page 10 www.city-sentinel.com March, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Annual This month's Paseo “First Friday Take Root Gallery Walk” will be March 4, 6 p.m. Conference to 10 p.m. brings Staff Report More than 80 artists in over 25 galleries participate in each reproductive First Friday Gallery Walk on the Paseo, all within walking justice distance. Art Opening Recep- tions on Friday night showcase Loretta Ross, Co-founder of the Reproductive Justice framework and SisterSong activists spoke at the 6th Annual Take Root Conference on Feb. 26 in Norman. the new work of the gallery/ Photo provided. studio owners or the work of guest artists. together in ductive justice work happened ductive justice theory is based Each First Friday of the in college,” Yeung said. “I came on the human right to make per- month, Paseo galleries offer out in the middle of high school, sonal decisions about one’s life, special themed exhibits, re- red states and back then, we were still in and the obligation of govern- freshments, guest artists and ings. Once you visit for a First a vibrant group of artists, with continued from page 9 the height of the AIDS crisis. So ment and society to ensure that a variety of entertainment op- Friday Gallery Walk, you will substantial involvement and by the time I started college at the conditions are suitable for portunities. want to linger for the Paseo’s support from the larger com- Huffington Post and RH Reality NYU, Sex Ed. and doing peer- implementing one’s decisions. The Historic Paseo Arts Dis- unique atmosphere. The walk munity, continues to build The Check, and in print in Medical based Sex Ed. had a lot of urgen- This requires moral, political trict is located at 28th & N. starts on Friday at 6 p.m. and Paseo Arts District into one of Issues, The Shriver Report, and cy. All around me I knew people and legal systems in which indi- Walker to 30th & N. Dewey. It lasts until 10 p.m. the most creative art venues A New Queer Agenda. were literally dying from HIV/ vidual and government actions is the oldest Arts District Com- Some galleries offer lite re- in the country. The district is Prior to NAPAWF, Yeung held AIDS. My first reproductive jus- are interdependent to achieve munity in Oklahoma City. freshments and two food now home to more than two various positions during her 10- tice work was doing HIV/ AIDS reproductive freedom and bodi- The Paseo is at the heart of trucks will be available. The dozen galleries and more than year career at the Lesbian, Gay, prevention work, education, and ly autonomy.” our City’s art community. Doz- Paseo Arts District is locat- 80 artists, all within walking Bisexual & Transgender Com- advocacy. Three Take Root awards were ens of galleries, three restau- ed at 28th & North Walker to distance. Intermingled among munity Center (the Center) in “Each of us admits to having given out during the conference. rants and a handful of shops 30th & North Dewey, is the the galleries are fabulous res- New York City, the last of which some struggles with self-confi- The 2016 Carol Mason Student stand in distinctive Spanish oldest Arts District Commu- taurants, art schools, boutiques was Director of Public Policy & dence and trusting in our voice Activism Award was present- Mission Revival style build- nity in Oklahoma City. Today, and other businesses. Government Relations where and in our decisions. This is a ed to the student organization, she oversaw policy matters on shared experience across gen- UCO – NOW. The 2016 Spread- the local, state and federal level. der, it is the way sexism works ing Roots Award honored Coya There she was responsible for and gets internalized.” White Hat-Artichoker. Acclaimed poet to read at OCU raising over $40 million dollars Additional speakers included And this year the Take Root continued from page 6 intense and eloquent, rooted in in capital campaign and pro- Monica Raye Simpson, Execu- Steering Committee selected an abundant inner life.” He se- gramming funds. tive Director of SisterSong, a re- two winners for the Staying in 1989. In 1995, she co-edited lected her for a Lavan Younger She began her career at productive justice organization Rooted Award. They are Sandy the anthology “In the Compa- Poets Award from the Acade- the Center as a youth work- for women of color; and Loretta Ingraham and OKC Artists for ny of My Solitude: American my of American Poets in 1988. er responsible for empowering Ross, Co-founder of the Repro- Justice. Writing from the AIDS Pan- Her other awards include young people to fight bullying ductive Justice framework and demic.” grants from the John Simon and create safer schools. SisterSong. For more information, visit Howe often views poetry as Guggenheim Foundation, the “My deep dive into repro- Ross said, “Innovative repro- take-root.org. prayer. “From our earliest time Bunting Institute and the Na- on earth prayer has been ut- tional Endowment for the Arts. tered as poetry,” she said. “Hu- She has taught at Tufts Univer- Brightmusic performs March 15 at St. mans have cried out to the un- sity and Dartmouth College, seen in faith and in doubt, in among others. Currently she Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral loneliness and joy, in bewil- teaches at Sarah Lawrence Col- derment and in confidence. lege, New York University and Staff Report (violin), Jonathan Ruck (cello), Philharmonic. Chad is the clar- Through poetry, we shape our Columbia University. Meredith Blecha-Wells (cello), inetist in the clarinet-piano en- cry into something essential For more information about On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Chad Burrow (clarinet) and semble “Duo Clarion” and the and we sing it into space.” the events at OCU visit okcu- Brightmusic Chamber Ensem- Amy I-Lin Cheng (piano). violin-clarinet-piano ensemble The poet Stanley Kunitz filmlit.org, call 405-208-5472 or ble presents a trio of trios in Grossman is an Associate “Trio Solari.” He earned his called her poetry “luminous, email [email protected]. “Three Colorful Trios,” at St. Professor of Music (violin) at bachelor’s at Northwestern Uni- Paul’s Cathedral, N.W. 7 and the University of Oklahoma. He versity, then a Master’s at Yale Robinson downtown. earned his Bachelor of Music University. Chad is the Co-Ar- The evening starts on a light at University of Michigan; and tistic Director and a member and airy note with Emil Hart- MM at Eastman School of Mu- of the Board of Directors of mann’s enchantingly roman- sic. Brightmusic. tic “Serenade for Clarinet, Cel- Ruck is an Associate Profes- Cheng is a concert pianist, lo and Piano in A Major, Op. sor of Music (cello), University and Lecturer of Piano at the 24. Hartmann (1836-1898 was of Oklahoma, and is Principal University of Michigan. She is a Nineteenth Century Danish Cellist with the OKC Philhar- the pianist in the clarinet-pia- composer. monic Orchestra. His bache- no ensemble of “Duo Clarion” The concert continues with lor’s, master’s and DMA are all and the violin-clarinet-piano Aaron Jay Kernis’ colorful “Trio from Indiana University. Addi- ensemble “Trio Solari.” Amy’s in Red for Cello, Clarinet and tionally, Jon is an emeritus di- bachelor’s is from The Curtis Piano.” Kernis, born in 1960, is rector of the Brightmusic Soci- Institute of Music, her master’s a contemporary American com- ety of Oklahoma. and Artist Diploma is from Yale poser. Blecha-Wells is Associate University. Her DMA is form The performance will con- Professor of Cello at Oklahoma New England Conservatory. clude with Johannes Brahms’ State University and cellist with Amy is the Co-Artistic Director Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. the OKC Philharmonic Orches- and a Member of the Board of 8 for Piano, Violin and Cello, tra. She is a founding member Directors of Brightmusic. which was Brahms’ first “offi- of the Pangaea Chamber Play- The concert will be at 7:30 cial” chamber work that under- ers, has performed with the p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, went extensive revision some 35 Richmond Symphony and with at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 N.W. EXPERIENCE years later. It is that version that the Spoleto Festival USA or- 7 St. (at Robinson). Individu- is most often heard and will be chestras. She obtained a bach- al concert admission is $20 per FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK performed at this concert. elor’s and master’s of music at ticket. Students and active-duty Friday, March 4, 2016 6-10pm Brahms (1833-1897), a Ger- Indiana University, and a DMA military personnel are admitted ARTS DISTRICT man, is acclaimed as one of the from Eastman School of Music. free with ID. LIVE MUSIC - BANJOIST LUCAS ROSS greatest composer of the Nine- Burrow is Associate Profes- More information about this teenth Century. sor of Clarinet at the University concert is available on Bright- In the Paseo Art Space: Annual Members’ Show Brightmusic musicians ap- of Michigan, and former Prin- music’s website at brightmusic. A showcase of the best artwork created by our members. Exhibit through March 25. pearing will be Hal Grossman cipal Clarinetist with the OKC org. Local and national art, great food, art classes and plenty of shopping!

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