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Page 2 Page 5 Page 8 Gary Richardson giving voters a change agent - him NASA awards $25 million grant to OSU College of Education Print on Paseo hits the historic arts district in July OK-CADP announces new board officers By Darla Shelden Hirsch, Heath & White, PLLC groups of people to raise their City Sentinel Reporter in Oklahoma City. He received voices in protest to this kill- his Juris Doctor from the Uni- ing. We want to expand our The Oklahoma Coalition versity of Oklahoma School of coalition to include more Afri- to Abolish the Death Penalty Law in 1982. can-American churches, young has announced that Rev. Don “I am concerned that this people, evangelicals and any Heath will become the organi- will be a trying year for the other people of good will who zation’s new board chair after condemned and for abolition- want to build a non-violent holding office as vice chair for ists,” Heath said. “Fifteen peo- Oklahoma.” two years. ple have exhausted their ap- Dr. Elizabeth Overman, a po- Heath has served as pastor peals and will be ready to have litical science professor at the of Edmond Trinity Christian execution dates scheduled University of Central Oklaho- 6th annual GloRun nighttime event Church since 2007. He received when the moratorium is lifted. ma, has been elected as the OK- his Masters of Divinity degree We could be Arkansas Times CADP vice chair. set to benefit local rehab with high honors (summa cum Three. Other 2017-2018 board offi- laude) from Phillips Theologi- “This killing is justice only cers include secretary, Victor By Darla Shelden cal Seminary in Tulsa. He rep- if you define justice as ven- Gorin, a longtime equal rights City Sentinel Reporter resents the Christian Church geance. Retributive violence activist, and member of the (Disciples of Christ) in Okla- by the state diminishes all of Brennan Society and Amnesty The Referral Center of Okla- homa. us. The Coalition will be re- International’s Oklahoma City homa City will host its 6th an- Heath is also an attorney, doubling its efforts this year to chapter. Mary E. Sine, an edu- nual nighttime, black light Glo- practicing law with the firm of reach out in new ways to new cator at Oklahoma City Public Run event on Saturday, Aug. Schools, will continue her ser- 26. The festivities, themed vice this year as co-treasurer “Glow Bright for Recovery,” serving with Sisca Friend, the will be held at Mitch Park 1501 board’s organizational repre- W. Covell Rd., in Edmond. All sentative of the Oklahoma City events will begin in the cul-de- Religious Society of Friends sac north of the start line. (aka Quakers). The GloRun 5K and 1 Mile Connie Johnson, OK-CADP Fun Run will take place from Staff and volunteers from The Recovery Center in Oklahoma City include: L-R: chair 2015-2017 said, “As former 6 - 10 p.m. The public is invit- 1st Row: Don Burk (CEO), Shelly Valadez, James Arledge, Larry White; 2nd Row: chair, I feel confident that Don ed to grab glow sticks and their Alumni Volunteer, Marc Noto, MJ Barton, Summer Kaulaity, Shawna Carrington, Heath will be a refreshing spir- favorite neon attire and attend Zalon Williams, JuneBug Montgomery, Delois Briggs, Nakia Talley, Richard Bow- itual, legal and compassionate this family friendly event. ers, Brandy Anderson, Ben Joslen, Tonya Short; 3rd Row: Terry Parker, Michael Parks, James Thomas, Jamond Williams, and Scott Daughtry. Photo provided. leadership voice at a time when Proceeds from the race will we must continue to seek to ex- benefit The Referral Center with artwork and black nightlight accents. pand the level of education and (TRC) for Alcohol and Drug lights. Participants are encour- “Our continuing mission is awareness about abolishing the Services of Central Oklahoma aged to show up in their bright- to provide exceptional patient- death penalty in Oklahoma. located at 1215 N.W. 25 St., in est colors. centered chemical dependen- “Dr. Liz Overman’s academic Oklahoma City. A painting booth will be cy services to persons seek- Rev. Don Heath, recently elected the board chair for the Oklahoma Coalition background as vice chair, Vic- The course will be lined available to participants be- ing drug-free lives in the state to Abolish the Death Penalty, is seen speaking during the group’s 26th Annual with multiple tunnels filled fore the Run to add additional continued on page 2 Award dinner. continued on page 6

A soldier’s story: combat, EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK life in service, a kiss Four months in, David Holt dominates the 2018 By Patrick B. McGuigan ing the liberation of both Lux- Oklahoma City mayoral race Editor emburg and Belgium, before By Patrick B. McGuigan nouncement of his senate inten- ture roles, and we will collabo- marching into Germany with tions with an explicit endorse- rate to move all of Oklahoma Hall Duncan has had many his comrades. If endorsements matter, ment of Holt’s candidacy on City forward.” successes in a long career in On Nov. 18-19, there raged across the broad and diverse Monday (June 12). Holt responded enthusiasti- art, journalism, education and one fight during which Gen- community in this capital city, “After considering a run my- cally, saying in a press release, other fields. Now retired from eral George Patton, com- Holt is demonstrating impres- self for Oklahoma City Mayor “George Young is someone I the University of Central mander of the Third Army sive strength, gaining an early and receiving great encourage- greatly respect and admire. Oklahoma, he still draws and of which the Yankee Division edge over every known oppo- ment to do that, I have decided There is probably no one more is working on a new children’s was part, lost 80 percent of nent. His support from across to pursue a different path and universally loved by his fellow book. At 93, he has no inten- his men (killed or wounded). On behalf of the people of France, the political spectrum seems as- run for the Oklahoma Senate,” legislators, and that affection tion of slowing down. Duncan was helping another these medals were presented at tonishing, perhaps without prec- said Young in a statement send comes from both sides of the In 1944-45, as an enlisted soldier, seriously wounded, Clerveux on May 3, 2017 to honor the edent, in a municipal race which, to The City Sentinel and other aisle. I am deeply grateful that man, he served in George Pat- as they searched for medi- combat service of Hall Duncan, an Oklahoman, and Franklin Simon. In on paper, could normally be cat- news organizations. George believes in my campaign ton’s Third Army in a series cal help. They were crossing 1944-45, the pair served as combat egorized as competitive. “But I am still passionate and is willing to give it his pub- of battles (leading up to the a field covered with dead sol- infantrymen in the Third Army, under If money is still the mother’s about the future of Oklahoma lic support. Battle of the Bulge, and be- diers. the command of General George S. milk of politics, Holt has the ad- City, and that is why I am en- “George will be someone I yond). The man he was assist- Patton. vantage. dorsing David Holt to be the turn to in the years ahead for ad- An Oklahoman educated at ing “probably saved my life.” Photo Provided by Yankee Division Veterans Association. If momentum created from next Mayor. He is the best can- vice and counsel. I am also very Classen and Taft in the Okla- Weakened, that fellow started the campaign’s inception is a didate. I have worked alongside excited he is seeking election homa City public school sys- to fall. As their knees buckled, conversation. sound indicator of the future, David in the Legislature, and I to the Senate, where we always tem, he was a teenager when a German sniper’s shot rang Ultimately, Duncan re- Holt is the front-runner. know him to be someone who need strong voices fighting for he entered the Army. After out. Because he was pulled joined his unit. They fought cares about many of the things Oklahoma City.” basic training at Fort Dix, he toward the ground, Hall be- their way into Germany. The State Rep. George Young, D- I care about. I also know from Barry Switzer has also given got to France after the Nor- lieves, the bullet that struck unit’s fighting ended at Pilsen Oklahoma City, announced in his record of service that he will Holf a ringing endorsement. mandy invasion. his arm missed his lower re- (May 7, 1945) in what is now early June he will run for the work hard to include all parts In a statement circulated to As part of Company I, gion, where it might have the Czech Republic. state Senate in 2018, passing up of our city in major decisions, journalists on May 30, Switzer Third Battalion, 101st Infan- been fatal. In a recent interview, Hall the mayor’s race where he could and that’s important to me. Da- said he had decided to “strongly try, 26th Infantry (Yankee) The pair made it to safety. said after seeing soldiers die have built on the Democrat- vid and I both envision a strong endorse” Holt for the city’s top Division, Private Duncan Duncan saw his comrade days who stood two feet away from ic base. Young followed up an- working relationship in our fu- continued on page 3 was soon at the front-lines – later, recovering. him in days of carnage, “I de- replacing soldiers killed or During his hospital stay, cided to spend my life help- wounded before him. He ulti- one visitor was Gen. Patton, ing others who are deprived mately fought in battles yield- with whom he had a short of things we take for granted.” Long happily married to Lois, now deceased, years ago Duncan began to inquire about his military records, wanting to leave a chronicle of his time in Europe. Duncan got the help of U.S. Sen. James Lankford, whose work yielded a remarkable discovery. In a ceremony, he presented a total of eight medals earned but not previ- ously disclosed: The Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Con- duct Medal, American Cam- paign Medal, European-Af- rican-Middle Eastern Cam- At the center of this photo, in the red beret, Captain Yann Rouvrais (French Special Forces) presents a special medal honoring Hall Duncan, who served paign Medal with two bronze in George Patton’s Third Army during the Second World War. Right of Duncan service stars, World War II is Franklin Simon, who also served under Patton’s command. The men were Victory Medal, Combat Infan- praised for their service in the fall and winter of 1944-45, including in the Battle try Badge 1st Award, and Hon- of the Bulge. State Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City, receives the endorsement (for next year’s mayoral race) of Firefighters Association Photo Provided by Yankee Division Veterans Association. continued on page 2 Local 157, from president Scott VanHorn. Photo provided. 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orable Service Lapel Button World War II. (LINK) In recent years, Hall has taken several trips to Eu- rope, to meet with European military veterans and get ac- quainted with a new genera- tion in the cities, towns and rural areas he traversed as a soldier. This year, the trip of a lifetime unfolded from April 28 to May 9. The Yankee Division Veter- ans Association sponsored an The people of Pilsen, Czech Republic, cheer on May 7, 2017, as a Jeep passes by Gary Richardson of Tulsa is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2018. KOCO TV photo. excursion whose “stars” were bearing World War II combat veteran Hall Duncan and (behind him in white), Hall and Franklin Simon, an- two reenactors and another military veteran. Every year, the people of Pilsen other Third Army vet. The celebrate the liberation of their town by the U.S. Third Army. Photo Provided by Yankee Division Veterans Association. Gary Richardson is focused on making trip retraced the route Pat- ton’s Army traversed in the learned he had been killed in pivotal months that led to de- combat a few miles down the 2018 the year voters choose a change feat of Nazi Germany. road. Without his knowing ahead With detective-like work, agent – him of time, a new wave of rec- she discovered he was buried ognitions for his combat ser- at one of the many U.S. mili- By Patrick B. McGuigan He says he believes the GOP City Sentinel, Richardson vice had been planned. New tary cemeteries dotting the Editor base is ready for a change said: “I will request four fo- honors included a medal for French countryside. Even af- agent, and that he is the agent. rensic audits: 1. The Oklaho- his part in the liberation of ter marriage, she spent her Gary Richardson, the for- Asked to give a general an- ma Turnpike Authority, 2. the Luxemburg (presented by a life tending to his grave. Her mer U.S. Attorney in Tulsa swer to the question – what Grand River Dam Authority, French Special Forces officer), daughter, grand-daughter and who in 2002 ran for governor will be your first action or ac- 3. The state education system, a Czech Republic Medal from great-granddaughter have of Oklahoma as an indepen- tions as governor – he gave a and 4. The prison system.” war veterans of that nation, a done the same. dent, is running this time as a specific response. He continued, “The pur- pocket medal with a picture Hall Duncan was misty- Republican. In an interview with The pose here is not for purposes of George Patton (presented eyed as that summary ended. of punishment, but for under- by his grandson George Pat- “My first time through standing when and how we ton Waters), a 26th Infantry In May 2017, from Left, World War II those villages, on our way to got into the mess we’re in. It’s (Yankee) Division commem- combat veterans Franklin Simon and the east, I did not get to kiss a to provide a diagnosis of the Hall Duncan (an Oklahoman) with a re- orative medal (from the cur- pretty girl. But years later, … I problem, and the steps that enactor from the Czech Republic. The rent commander of the Yan- was being honored by one of need to be taken to turn our two Americans spent 11 days touring kee Division Veterans Asso- villages, rural areas and towns/cities the towns. A woman contact- state around. Whoever gets ciation(, and, from the Czech where they served in the U.S. Third ed officials when word got out hit in audits like that, gets Republic, Pilsen Military Army. Duncan’s unit was Company of an event. … She told them hit.” I, Third Batalion, 101st Infantry, 26th Command, a commemorative she wanted to kiss an Ameri- So, the next question was: Infantry (Yankee) Division. This pic- casting recognizing the liber- can solider!” Why him and not one of the ture was taken in the Ardennes region, ation of Pilsen on May 7, 1945. where key battles took place in both In 1944, as the Americans others seeking the GOP nod, In our interview, he re- world wars. approached her town and she each of whom is considered a counted feeling “in some ways Photo Provided by Yankee Division saw them in the distance, the conservative (more or less)? Veterans Association. ambivalent. I felt tremendous girl had raced home, to put on Richardson answered: “I sadness as I remembered the Hall’s newest honors, told The her finest dress and prepare. think in order to hire some- other guys. I wondered how City Sentinel, “America has She returned to see them dis- one for a job, you need to look many future Mozarts or even many heroes that faithfully appearing over the distant ho- at history. If you look back presidential candidates we serve our nation, but we have rizon, to the east. at [the late Democratic state lost in battle.” a special place for our WWII So, she told the town lead- Sen.] Gene Stipe, he had nev- And this: “I know that I’ve vets who saved freedom for ers, “I want to kiss that Amer- er lost in the U.S. Eastern Dis- never felt so honored, so ap- the entire world. When I first ican boy.” trict of Oklahoma until the preciated, as I did on this met Hall Duncan I was deep- “I got to fill in”, Hall Dun- County Commissioners’ scan- trip.” ly moved by his story, his hu- can recalls. “She came to dal. Then, of 14 cases where I He cherished one presenta- mility and his lifetime pas- where we were. Her husband went up against him, we won tion made to him by a captain sion to serve people. He rep- was with her. The husband 13 out of those cases. There in the French Special Forces, resents all that is great about gestured with his hand, it was are other areas of my work in Yann Rouvrais. He had met the Greatest Generation.” with his support. And so, she the law I point do. The largest him on previous trips and was This reporter related to kissed me, and I kissed her. It judgment in history winning humbled to get the new recog- Duncan a story, from a doc- was quite a time. And, it was a a defamation case. And, My nition from a friend. umentary years ago, featur- nice kiss.” success in insurance sales. “I have a tender spot in my ing an elderly French woman He wasn’t born on the When I’m assigned to a job I heart for the French.” He con- who had kissed an American Fourth of July, but he served will get it done.” siders mayors in two different soldier as his unit marched in the Yankee Division. Then, your humble servant towns “family.” And, “they through her town in that war. In stories of those who died asked if he faces a critical our call me ‘our dear Ameri- Cherishing the kiss, she re- and of a man who lived help- legacy from his Independent can Dad.’” membered his name. She ing others, memory becomes campaign in 2002. Lankford, contacted about wanted to write to him, but evergreen. Richardson laughed brief- ly, saying, “I’ve never really heard it called a legacy be- fore. I remember a meeting 6th annual GloRun nighttime event set to just a few months ago, where I spoke to 300 people. I asked benefit local rehab how many remembered I continued from page 1 the event. had run as an independent The GloRun is a USATF in 2002. Only 30 raised their of Oklahoma,” said Don Burk, Sanctioned race. For safety hands. I asked how many re- CEO of The Referral Center. reasons, in accordance with membered I’d said the turn- “The TRC treatment approach USATF rules, rollerblades, pike is a scam. None remem- is designed to help an individ- bikes, or pets are not allowed bered that.” ual take the first vital steps in the race or on the course. Then, concerning a con- away from drug and alcohol TRC is a local government troversial turnpike in eastern dependency.” funded non-profit medically Oklahoma County, he con- TRC is available 24-hours a supervised detox facility that tinued, “I asked how many of day, seven days a week, serv- provides full medical care them believed today that the ing chemically and alcohol de- and counseling to those going turnpike is a scam. They went pendent persons. It is the only through drug or alcohol reha- wild agreeing with me. That’s private, not-for-profit recovery bilitation. Private detoxifica- the legacy. Now, when the program in central Oklahoma. tion and outpatient services turnpike issue is mentioned, “Our team of experienced are available for consumers my name comes up. If I be- doctors, nurses, counsel- Runners like Gabriel Rios can sign up who do not meet state eligibil- come governor, there will be a ors and case managers help in- for The Referral Center’s 6th Annual ity criteria. huge change. dividuals begin their recovery nighttime GloRun 5K and 1 Mile Fun Sponsorship commitments “Turnpikes are an issue. in a loving, caring atmosphere. Run on Saturday, Aug. 26 at Mitch are due by July 12 to guarantee Park in Edmond. Photo provided. The Turnpike Authority is Our treatment program is logo placement on race shirts not even really a state agen- based on the twelve steps,” als with substance abuse on and other relevant materials. cy. We’ve never had a gover- Burk said. their petition or when there is nor willing to do an indepen- The center offers medically suspected substance abuse in For more information about dent audit of them. We can’t supervised detoxification and a prevention case. The Recovery Center or about find out who actually holds case management without re- Tickets for the 1 Mile Fun the GloRun, contact Elizabeth the bonds. My understanding gard for a person’s ability to Run are $20 and the 5K are $35. Epely-Sanders at 405-525-2525 is that there may be foreign pay. Join the Sleepwalker event for or visit trcokcevents.com. countries. TRC’s Temporary Assis- $10 and you’ll get a free Glo- “The negative I get from tance for Needy Families Run t-shirt to sleep in. the 2002 campaign is that (TANF) program provides as- The 5K GloRun will be I’m blamed for electing Brad sessments for the Oklahoma timed with IPICO Chips, Henry. The one man I haven’t County Child Welfare System which must be worn during heard say that is Steve Lar- for substance abuse and case the event in order to be listed gent [the Tulsa Republican management services. in the results. Chips will be who was the party nominee Services are provided to distributed on race day near that year].” adults involved in child cus- the registration area and must Richardson said he be- tody cases with the juvenile be returned after the race. lieves, “Steve knows he courts where substance abuse Race results will be posted screwed it up himself.” is involved. Oklahoma County on the GloRun website and at Child Welfare refers individu- timelineresults.com following continued on page 6 Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com July 2017 OPINION/GOVERNMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Four months in, David Immigrant Heritage Month provides Holt dominates the 2018 time to recognize the abundance Oklahoma City mayoral newcomers bring Staff Report an additional 45,000 immi- come in 2014, employing near- race grants living in rural areas. ly 30,000 Oklahomans. A Report of The City Senti- With this demographic, im- Immigrants and refugees our members stand united on continued from page 1 nel, adapted from press releas- migrants play a key role in fill noticeable gaps in the the need for a more diverse rev- es and referenced data Oklahoma’s economy. In 2014, workforce. Foreign-born and job. Switzer said, “He is by far enue stream to fund public safe- Today, Oklahoma is home our immigrants contributed foreign-educated immigrants the most qualified candidate. To ty. David has repeatedly shown to nearly 220,000 immigrants. over $1.1 billion in taxes and are often hired in areas where keep the Oklahoma City renais- attentiveness to the issues that These new Americans work in $3.2 billion in spending to the job postings vastly outnumber sance going, let’s elect David matter to us. Most of all, we feel every industry, including col- economy. available professionals. Okla- Holt.” that as Mayor, David will have State Rep. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, has endorsed state Sen. David lege administration, construc- Immigrant entrepreneurs homa’s healthcare industry While Switzer’s preferred an open door and an open line Holt, R-Oklahoma City, in the 2018 tion and health- is ranked 47th in candidates do not always win, of communication with us. The race for mayor of the capital city. Pho- care. June was Im- the nation for ra- they usually do, and Holt clearly vote of our members to endorse to provided. migrant Heritage tio of physicians hopes to be the next in the latter him was unanimous, and we with other expressions of sup- Month, a chance to population, but category. stand ready to help him become port – with these comments: to promote the in- in 2014, nearly In a statement concerning Oklahoma City’s next Mayor.” “The volunteer sign-ups, the en- spiring success 20 percent of the Switzer’s backing, Holt reflect- Holt was enthusiastic in his dorsements, and the donations stories of hard- state’s practicing ed, “There’s a short list of peo- response: “I am honored to re- have overwhelmed us. Specifi- working people. doctors and 34 ple who have been as commit- ceive the support of Oklahoma cally in regards to donations, Immigrant Heri- percent of psychi- ted to Oklahoma City for as long City’s firefighters. I am grateful we know that it will take ma- tage Month cel- atrists graduated as Coach Switzer. I am humbled for their service to our commu- jor financial resources to get ebrated the abun- from international that Coach Switzer believes in nity, and I am grateful for their our optimistic message out to dance of knowl- medical schools. our campaign.” belief in my candidacy. Public the people of Oklahoma City, edge and value Immigrants im- On May 10, Holt circulated safety will always be one of my and though we recognize we these newcomers prove our ranking news of an early endorsement top priorities as Mayor, and suc- have a long way to go, we feel have brought and by playing a key from the Oklahoma City Fire- cess requires working together blessed by the support we have continue to bring support system in fighters Association, arguably with our firefighters to ensure already received. The donations to Oklahoma. many small busi- the most influential union of the City’s needs are met. This have come from people from all According to a nesses. public employees (to be clear, endorsement reflects our mutu- walks of life and from all across 2016 study from Immigrants and some will argue the Fraternal al desire to have a strong collab- Oklahoma City. They all have in New American refugees aren’t Order of Police deserves that orative relationship.” common that they want to see Economy, over just benefiting us designation) in these parts. Holt’s early fundraising Oklahoma City’s Renaissance 10,000 foreign- now — they’re on “Over the course of many dwarfs the results for all candi- continue.” born people set- track to help the months and many conversa- dates and potential candidates. Holt launched his campaign tled in the state from 2010 are a crucial component of state more. One of the biggest tions, we have built a relation- As of May 31, he had $142,841 on February 27 -- and within two to 2014. Nearly six percent the economy. It is brave and fields benefiting from the in- ship with David, and we believe in contributions, with donors days released a list of 450 en- of Oklahoma’s population is risky to leave home and start flux is science, technology, in his candidacy to be Oklahoma spread across 36 zip codes dorsements at the grass roots made up of immigrants and anew in a foreign land. These engineering and mathemat- City’s next Mayor,” said Scott in the Oklahoma City metro level. refugees. Undocumented im- characteristics epitomize the ics (STEM). With nearly 5,000 VanHorn, President of the Okla- area. It’s a long time until election migrants make up an addi- start-up spirit. More than immigrants holding STEM homa City Firefighters Associa- Holt celebrated the story of day – February 13, 2018. For now, tional 2.6 percent. The vast 10,000 of state immigrants are jobs, the newcomers help en- tion, IAFF Local 157. “David and dollars and cents – combined Holt has overwhelming advan- majority of state immigrants self-employed. Immigrant- sure Oklahoma remains a tages as he seeks to take the spot reside in the Oklahoma City owned firms and companies leader in oil and gas research held by his mentor, incumbent and Tulsa metro areas, with garnered $201.4 million in in- continued on page 6 Mayor Mick Cornett.

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From left, former OU and Dallas Cowboys football Coach Barry Switzer has en- dorsed David Holt for mayor of Oklahoma City. Photo provided. Death Penalty Review Commission worked dutifully for one year – Read the Report! By Patrick B. McGuigan quickly settled on a few things. Editor First, they would study the entire process of capital pun- When former Governor Brad ishment in Oklahoma, from Henry, a Democrat, and mem- front to back, from arrest and bers of the Oklahoma Death initial investigation to execu- Penalty Review Commission tion or exoneration, and with – the first of its kind nation- that primary focus, they would ally – convened last year, they continued on page 7

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Starting a Construction Project By Terri Matthews that penalizes Accountability and Growth TMI Contruction the contractor if the work takes Todd Feehan that the day-to-day chores unavailable; he was getting Starting a construction or longer than Dads Plumbing of paying bills, doing laun- metal out of his eye from remodeling project can be agreed upon. If dry, and making sure the another job. Unenviably very exciting and reward- the contractor I don’t know if I have repair man showed up was was we still failed. We lost ing. Whether you’re con- doesn’t have a ever told you this but I love and is a major task. This the job and quite possibly tracting out some much sense of urgen- to people-watch. People fas- is her only job, I take it, so a customer. It doesn’t mat- needed repairs or something cy about your cinate me. I don’t just peo- the justification about how ter how good the excuse. more challenging like build- project, consid- ple-watch at the mall or the lonely she was all day has It doesn’t even matter if its ing a new home, there are er looking else- state fair, I am listening some validity. Her husband justified. When we fail, we some very important things where. while you’re eating at the should have understood fail. All we can do is attempt that you must do to ensure 4. Agree to a restaurant. Anywhere pub- this because it was her jus- to fix the situation and re- the success of the project. payment sched- lic that you or I might be tification for having mul- store the broken faiths. Oth- In a previous article we ule that clear- close enough for me to hear tiple affairs. I almost spit erwise all we can take do is discussed how to choose a ly defines when your story. We all have a my drink all over my wife’s take our failure and own up contractor. In this article the contractor is going to be schedule are clearly defined story. We communicate all face across the table when to it. Accept that we did in we will go through the steps paid. Some contractors may and exactly as you have dis- the time. I don’t know any- the words came out of her fact fail, and that we should of the contracting process require a down payment to cussed with the contractor. one who has done it but I mouth. I thought, “I wonder attempt to discover a plan and how as a property own- get started. This may be ac- If you are unsure about the think it would be interest- how many times she will to prevent the failure in the er you should manage your ceptable in some situations contract given to you by the ing to tape record others make that mistake before future. Failing the people project to ensure a smooth. but be cautious about giv- contractor, have your attor- and then later, let them hear she learns?” we serve is not a goal so it Use the following steps as ing large down payments ney review it before signing. their own words, in their Last week we missed a should never be a result. If a road map to getting your as it could be a sign that the 6. Permits. Before start- own tone, in their own de- 10 a.m. appointment with a we do not, we will never project started: contractor isn’t financial- ing any work, make sure meanor. client. We failed that man. grow. We will not ever get 1. Establish a clearly de- ly stable. If necessary, you that all the necessary per- Once while at Charles- The service tech in charge better. It doesn’t mean that fined scope of work prior to can pay for materials di- mits have been pulled. Be ton’s restaurant, I over- of the job did not inform we will ever come to a point asking for proposals. The rectly to help get the proj- aware that almost all plumb- heard a woman talking to anyone that he would not be where we do not fail people, scope may change or evolve ect started and to make sure ing, electrical and HVAC her friend about how un- able to make his scheduled but growth should always as you progress toward hir- the contractor isn’t spend- work beyond simple repairs fair her ex-husband was be- appointment. He truly was be a part of the plan. ing a contractor but start- ing your money on his other will require permits. A ing over a divorce. She went ing out with a clear plan will projects. Typically you only building permit will typical- on and on about how he was help get good bids. want to pay the contractor ly be required if any struc- petty about this and that, 2. Get proposals. A good for work that he has com- tural modifications are be- while her kind friend, of proposal will clearly define pleted. You may also want to ing made or added. In some few words, listened. I start- what the contractor is in- consider holding back a per- municipalities, permits may ed creating my own con- cluding and at what price. centage of the contract (10% be required for other things clusions about how I have If the proposals aren’t clear, is common) until the final such as roofing. If the work heard stories about how a ask for more detail. Don’t be punchlist is complete and requires a permit but one spouse can reach a point of afraid to ask for an itemized you are satisfied that the isn’t pulled, it could result success that should accom- proposal with a clearly de- project is finished. and fines and delays in the pany a new trophy spouse. fined scope of work. 5. Get a written contract. work. Good thing it sounds like no 3. Establish a schedule. Once you have established The above steps should children were in involved Once you have decided on the scope of work, the price, give you a general road map but then I heard something a contractor, discuss the the work schedule and the to get your project started. that sounded like a 45 car schedule of the work with payment schedule it is time In a future article we will pile-up. that contractor and agree to enter into a contract. continue into the construc- He not only did not un- upon a reasonable time Most contractors will have a tion process and give tips derstand how much work it frame for the work to be standard contract that they on managing your project took to keep a house up or complete. If you have a hard use on their projects. Re- through its completion. deadline that you want the view this contract to make To further discuss this contractor to meet, consider sure the contract amount, article, TMI can be reached including a Liquidated Dam- the scope of work, the work at facebook.com/buildwith- ages clause in the contract schedule and the payment TMI. Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com July 2017 EDUCATION See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Internationally renowned conductor Jeffrey Grogan joins OKCU’s Oklahoma Youth Orchestras By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

Oklahoma City Universi- ty (OKCU) and the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras (OYO) an- nounced that internationally renowned conductor Jeffrey Grogan has accepted a joint po- sition with the two organiza- tions. Effective July 1, Grogan will serve as conductor of the Uni- versity Symphony Orchestra at Oklahoma City Universi- ty’s Bass School of Music. He Oklahoma State University and several partner organizations have been awarded a $25 million NASA grant to support edu- will also be the artistic direc- cation programs. One of those programs is the NASA Micro-g NExT program where high school students work with divers at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab near Johnson Space Center in Houston. The divers test prototype tools designed and made tor of the Oklahoma Youth Or- by the students for use in space. Photo provided. chestras and conductor of the Internationally renowned conductor Jeffrey Grogan has accepted a joint position Oklahoma Youth Orchestra, the with Oklahoma City University and the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras starting July flagship ensemble of the orga- 1. Photo provided. NASA awards $25 million grant to nization. to previously unseen heights.” grew up going between Dallas “By hiring one of the na- Grogan’s background in- and OKC. We are so impressed tion’s top orchestral conduc- cludes serving as adjudicator, with the rich arts scene and OSU College of Education tors, Oklahoma City University conductor and clinician for growth that OKC has fostered By Darla Shelden shows its continued commit- many distinguished nation- in recent years, and look for- City Sentinel Newspaper ment to instrumental music in al and international festivals ward to becoming a part of the offering the very best musical such as the Honor Orchestra community!” A $25 million grant has been training for our students,” said of America sponsored by Mu- Grogan’s prior experience awarded to the Oklahoma State Music Dean Mark Parker. sic for All, the Association for also includes teaching at the University College of Educa- “Jeff Grogan will be a formi- Music in International Schools University of Michigan, Itha- tion and its partner organiza- dable addition to our outstand- in Singapore, the National Or- ca College and Baylor Univer- tions by the NASA Johnson ing faculty and will enhance chestra Cup at Lincoln Center sity, where he taught conduct- Space Center’s Office of Edu- our national reputation,” Parker and the Honors Performance ing and trained future music cation. NASA provides expe- added. Series Orchestra and Band at educators. He is also the for- riential learning opportunities OYO Executive Director Mel- Carnegie Hall. mer associate director of bands and STEM (science, technolo- ody Garza says Grogan has a lot He most recently held posi- and marching band director at gy, engineering and mathemat- to offer to OYO students and tions as the education and com- the University of Michigan and ics) challenges to engage the the entire musical community. munity engagement conductor Baylor University. public in NASA’s mission. “Even in our earliest commu- of the New Jersey Symphony Former conductor Eric Gar- The five-year grant will fund nications in the search process, Orchestra and was artistic di- cia has accepted a new posi- a variety of STEM activities The $25 million NASA grant awarded to Oklahoma State University and its part- it was obvious that Jeff’s pas- rector of the NJSO Youth Or- tion as music director of the for under-represented students ner organizations will support a wide variety of education programs at the space sion and expertise are an ex- chestras, the InterSchool Or- Boise Philharmonic. He served from kindergarten through 12, agency including the High School Aerospace Scholars program at Johnson Space cellent fit for the organization,” chestras of New York and the as OYO’s first artistic direc- Center in Houston. and higher education. The allo- Garza stated. “Now celebrating New Jersey Youth Symphony. tor when the partnership with cation is distributed across the Centers across the country International Space Station and 40 years of providing top qual- Grogan said, ”I am thrilled Oklahoma City University was nation, including eight states in on NASA Education Projects, human space exploration. ity music education to students to begin a new journey with created in 2015. the central U.S. including Teacher in Space and Students will benefit from in Oklahoma and with this tru- two organizations that share For more information about This grant is the latest award Teaching from Space, Explorer the NASA Community College ly exceptional new artistic di- such a wonderful tradition of OCU’s Bass School of Music received by OSU’s College Schools, Digital Learning Net- Aerospace Scholars program, rector at the helm, Oklahoma excellence and nurturing tal- visit okcu.edu/music and for of Education from the NASA work and INSPIRE. an interactive online learn- Youth Orchestras is primed to ented students. This is also a more information about Okla- STEM Pathway Activities- The focus of OSU’s efforts in ing opportunity for students elevate students, families and homecoming for us; my wife, homa Youth Orchestras, vis- Consortium for Education, or this field is to create curric- culminated by a three-day our community through music Lee is from Texarkana and I it oyomusic.org. NSPACE. Since 1968, OSU has ulum support materials and hands on experience at NASA, worked continuously on NASA share NASA’s STEM research and Microgravity Universi- Education Projects to further with educators and students ty. While there, educators and its students interests in space across the country. The work students are given the oppor- and science learning. is also to inspire the next gen- tunity to visit the space center “This highlights our exper- eration of STEM professionals and conduct experiments in a tise in instructional design and NASA employees. weightless environment. and facilitating projects for in- For this NSPACE project, the One student said, “The on- creasing student participation OSU College of Education will site experience has been great in STEM,” said Dr. John Ro- incorporate the skills and re- for me personally. In classes mans, dean of the College of sources of 13 institutions with- or in life you feel held back by Education. “We’re a national in the Texas A&M University things and even just being a fe- leader in this.” System, Langston University, male in the engineering field.... According to a press release, OSU’s Center for Sovereign Na- maybe people even expect less. OSU is the nation’s leading uni- tions, Northern Oklahoma Col- Coming here and seeing all the versity in activities supporting lege, the Oklahoma 4-H Foun- female engineers and people at NASA’s goal to “improve STEM dation and the Technology for NASA telling me how great I instruction; increase youth and Learning Consortium. can be…I think that was my fa- public engagement in STEM; Over the years, the OSU vorite part. Leaving here I’m so enhance the STEM experience Research Foundation has as- much more confident in what of undergraduate students; bet- sisted in facilitating these pro- I’m about to do with my life.” ter serve historically under- grams and provided proposal OSU has more than 36,000 represented groups in STEM development assistance for this students attending its five- fields; and design education for award. campus system and more than a needed STEM workforce.” The College of Education 25,000 on its combined Still- Dr. Steven Marks, direc- will use NASA funding to sup- water and Tulsa campuses, in- tor for OSU’s NASA Education port STEM activities at the cluding students from all 50 Projects, and principal inves- Johnson Space Center for K-12 states and around 120 nations tigator for the NSPACE grant students, educators, and com- OSU Vice President for Re- said, “NASA has confidence munity college and under- search Kenneth Sewell said, in Oklahoma State University graduate students. Under the “Oklahoma State University is to implement their programs. leadership of assistant direc- the trusted overseer of this en- Their emphasis has been to tor Richard Adams, OSU will tire array of programs because get more minorities involved assign a team of education spe- NASA has traditionally con- in STEM. It’s a national prior- cialists that will implement the nected with our known space ity and a priority of Oklahoma NSPACE program at the center. education expertise.” State.” Project activities will in- NSPACE will officially Dr. Marks will be assisted volve both online and onsite launch on August 19. For more by NSPACE co-investigator Dr. learning experiences at the information about the NASA Susan Stansberry. center in Houston, as well as Community College Aerospace The OSU College of Educa- the STEM on Station) program program, visit okstate.edu/ tion has worked with NASA for students to learn about the ncas. University of Oklahoma School of Dance names new director By Darla Shelden Bearden’s appointment will City Sentinel Reporter begin on July 15. Prior to coming to OU, The University of Oklahoma Bearden was the Artistic Direc- Board of Regents has named tor of Ballet Arkansas and an Michael Bearden as the new di- Assistant Professor of Ballet at rector of its School of Dance. the University of Utah. Before Founded in 1963 by Ballet Russe beginning his work teaching de Monte Carlo dancers Miguel and in administration, Bearden Terekhov and Yvonne Chou- was a principal dancer with teau, Bearden is only the third Ballet West in Salt Lake City Michael Bearden has been named as director in the school’s 54-year and performed leading roles in the new director of the the University history. dance.ou.edu/about/ works by some of the world’s of Oklahoma School of Dance. Photo school-of-dance/ continued on page 6 provided. Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com July 2017 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Immigrant Heritage Month provides time to recognize the abundance newcomers bring continued from page 3 gone the process. Immigrants ing, as well as hiring fellow who achieve citizenship are Oklahomans. They improve and in the IT industry. more likely to pursue high- every industry by filling cru- In 2014, international stu- er education than non-citi- cial roles left in the workforce dents on temporary visas zen immigrants. Further de- and keeping Oklahoma at the made up about 25 percent of grees allows for better paying top of its fields. Increasing- STEM Master’s degree stu- jobs, and money back into our ly more of Oklahoma’s immi- dents and 47.9 percent of economy. grants become or will become STEM PhD-level degree stu- There is no way to quan- citizens, bringing even more dents in Oklahoma. tify all the ways immigrants prosperity to the state. The These new Americans are have benefited Oklahoma and entire nation, especially Okla- The University of Oklahoma School of Dance is one of the leading programs in the nation for training in ballet and modern putting down roots. Almost the U.S.A. With foreign-born homa, benefit from the knowl- dance techniques. one-third of our immigrants people making up an increas- edge and experience that im- OU School of Dance Facebook Photo. become naturalized citizens. ing part of the population, migrants bring. Many are eligible for citizen- they contribute to the econo- ship, but have not yet under- my through taxes and spend- www.CapitolBeatOK.com University of Oklahoma School of Dance names new director Gary Richardson is focused on making 2018 continued from page 5 Weitzenhoffer Family College let, which has a repertoire of of Fine Arts at OU stated, “We over 50 ballets, and Contempo- the year voters choose a change agent – him greatest choreographers includ- are delighted to welcome Mi- rary Dance Oklahoma, which continued from page 2 of the state, although it was how good you think some- ing George Balanchine, Freder- chael Bearden to the position performs a variety of original guided by federal prosecutors body is -- you put yourself in ick Ashton, Antony Tudor, Wil- of director of the University of works. Both companies per- Wrapping up, Richardson like he was at the time and not a position for scandal. I may liam Forsythe, Ben Stevenson, Oklahoma School of Dance. form works from the national was asked what lessons he by state officials. have been born at night, but it Stanton Welch, Ulysses Dove, “Michael’s unique combina- repertoire had learned from that County He replied, “If you don’t put wasn’t last night.” Glen Tetley, Twyla Tharp, Jiri tion of professional, academic Undergraduate and graduate Commissioners scandal, the limits and guidelines on indi- He concluded with another Kylian and Christopher Bruce. and administrative experience dance majors, along with gen- most successful attack on cor- viduals who are holding other chuckle, adding, “I can smell Bearden’s work as a chore- impressed the search commit- eral education students, total ruption in the modern history people’s money – I don’t care corruption and I will fight it.” ographer includes creating or tee along with his perceptive approximately 1000 enrollees staging his ballets for Ballet and thoughtful approach to the in dance classes each semester. West, at the University of Utah, application and interview pro- The OU School of Dance will Brigham Young University, the cess,” Holt added. “I am con- present SummerDance! Dance OK-CADP announces new board University of Cincinnati, Bel- vinced he is highly qualified to & Dessert on Saturday, July 1 haven University, Texas Chris- provide new leadership for the at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 2 at officers tian University and Bucknell school, and I greatly look for- 3 p.m. Performances will take continued from page 1 Oklahoma.” University. ward to working with Michael. place at the Donald W. Reyn- During the group’s recent “The School of Dance at the We are most fortunate that he olds Performing Arts Center, tor Gorin’s exceptional skills annual dinner seven at-large University of Oklahoma has a will join us in July.” Studio 3002 on the Norman and attention to detail as sec- board members were elected reputation as one of the stron- The University of Oklaho- campus at 560 Parrington Oval. retary, and Mary E. Sine’s and including Milton Combs, Mar- gest in the nation,” Bearden ma’s program in dance was Audiences will enjoy this per- Sisca Friend’s considerable ex- garet Cox, Connie Johnson, said. “It will be an honor to founded in 1963 by Yvonne formance in the intimate set- perience as co-treasurers will Elizabeth Overman, Rev. Theo- work alongside the excellent Chouteau and Miguel Terekhov, ting of an informal dance per- comprise an executive team dis Manning, Dr. Gilbert Parks on the OK-CADP website. students, faculty and staff of former principal dancers with formance space equipped with that will ensure the Coalition’s and Katie Samples. The abolitionist group has 23 the School as we move the pro- Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. In a full stage lighting system. future progress.” In addition, OK-CADP has organizational members which gram forward into the current recognition of its growth in na- For performance tickets, con- Johnson added, “Sincere, added a new Norman chapter work together to engage the renaissance that our art form tional stature and rankings, the tact the box office at 405-325- heartfelt congratulations to to its roster, which is led by co- public in outreach, education is experiencing. I am excited Department of Dance became 4101, Monday through Friday each new officer, board mem- chairs Vicki Walden and La- through its speakers bureau, to see how we will continue the School of Dance in 1998 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets ber and the entire Coalition as naya Kimbrough. More infor- and advocacy aimed at raising to contribute to the growth of with Mary Margaret Holt as Di- can also be purchased online at we continue to embark upon mation about the group’s new awareness of issues related to dance in the future.” rector. dance.ou.edu. new paths and perspectives in branch, such as time and loca- the death penalty. Current director of the The school is comprised of For more information, con- our quest to abolish the death tion of monthly meetings and For more information, visit School of Dance, Mary Marga- two active performing compa- tact the OU School of Dance at penalty once and for all in other events will be available okcadp.org. ret Holt, who is now dean of the nies. Oklahoma Festival bal- 405-325-4051 or [email protected]. Joel Sartore to preview PBS series “Rare – Creatures Of The Photo Ark” at OKC Zoo By Darla Shelden Oklahomans. The presentation Sartore’s mission is to doc- at the Zoo’s Safari Gift Shop, City Sentinel Reporter will feature the leading-edge ument every species at risk where he will hold a book sign- work of native Oklahoman and of extinction. Along with the ing after the screening. Zoo ad- The Oklahoma City Zoo renowned National Geograph- screening, Sartore will take mission is not included in this and Botanical Garden, and the ic photographer Joel Sartore in questions from attendees as event. Oklahoma Educational Tele- the new documentary, “Rare: well as from Facebook Live fol- “We are thrilled to partner vision Authority (OETA) have Creatures of the Photo Ark.” lowers. Seating is limited. with our conservation cheer- joined to present a public pre- Sponsored by the Oklahoma The Zoo cares for approxi- leaders at OETA to bring the view of the upcoming, PBS se- Zoological Society, this free mately 50 endangered species public a glimpse of this spec- ries, “Rare – Creatures of the “sneak peek” OKC Zoo event and Sartore has photographed tacular premiere, so every per- Photo Ark.” The two local or- will be held on Saturday, July more than half of them, some son can visually experience ganizations have similar mis- 15, from noon - 1:30 p.m. in the of which are included in his these animals on the verge of sions to provide life-enriching Zoo’s Education Center audito- one-of-a-kind, photographic extinction,” said Greg Heanue, educational opportunities for rium. collection, The Photo Ark. Zoo senior director of market- His recently published book, ing and public relations/CMO. Seen taking a selfie with Monarch butterflies in the Sierra Chincua, National Geo- “National Geographic The The full, three-part series graphic photographer Joel Sartore will discuss his documentary “Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark” at the OKC Zoo on July 15. Photo provided. Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest produced by WGBH Boston, to Document the World’s Ani- will air on OETA Tuesdays, The series explores Sartore’s and not fall in love.” mals” is available for purchase July 18 through Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Photo Ark initiative as he trav- A Ponca City, Oklahoma els to photograph some of the native son, Sartore has pho- most endangered and rarest tographed for National Geo- creatures left in the wild, in graphic Magazine for more zoos and in nature preserves than 20 years. Now eleven around the world. years into his estimated 25- Throughout RARE, scien- year endeavor to photograph tists and naturalists bring to the world’s endangered ani- the surface surprising and im- mals, Sartore has to date trav- portant information about why eled to nearly 40 countries and ensuring the future of these photographed approximately disappearing animals is so crit- 6,500 different species, includ- ical. ing 576 amphibians, 1,839 birds, Sartore uses his books and 716 fish, 1,123 invertebrates, 896 this documentary to put a mammals and 1,245 reptiles. “face” to the names of these en- Photo Ark fans can fol- dangered animals. He hopes to low Sartore’s adventures at bring awareness of and appre- #RarePBS, join the conver- ciation for their plight in the sation at #SaveTogether, and wild and to build a connection learn more about getting in- between these animals and the volved with the project at Nat- people who can help save them. GeoPhotoArk.org. Daphne Dowdy, OETA Foun- RARE: Creatures of the dation president/CEO said, Photo Ark is a production of “Viewers will discover the WGBH Boston and So World beauty and value of these ani- Media, LLC in association with mals, large and small, whose National Geographic Chan- lives are intertwined with ours. nels. The documentary is made I dare you to watch this series possible with funding from the Corporation for Public Broad- Faith Directory casting, The Kendeda Fund, the Candis J. Stern Foundation First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Ph. 235-4565 Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. and public television viewers. “In the heart of our city with a heart for the Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. The Zoo is open daily from world.” 1201 N. 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Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com July 2017 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Death Penalty Review Commission worked dutifully for one year – Read the Report! continued from page 3 sideration of the status and learned how unreliable eye- execution” drew world-wide was Oklahoma County District joining the OU law faculty. future, if any, of capital pun- witness testimony can be, and attention, triggering a grand Attorney and mayor of Okla- Valerie Couch has been conduct their examination in a ishment in Oklahoma. The re- by the sustained problems in jury investigation and a highly homa City, among other no- the Oklahoma City Universi- consistent and — as Henry and port is must-reading for policy- the “forensic sciences.” critical report issued 11 months table hitches in service to the ty College of Law dean since his co-chairman Andy Lester, a makers at all levels. On the flip side, Henry and ago. state, and is a member of the 2012, the first woman to hold Republican, put it — “truly bi- At that press conference Lester told me, the most re- The Oklahoma Death Pen- Oklahoma Hall of Fame. that position. She was a feder- partisan way.” two months ago, Sean Mur- warding thing about the com- alty Review Commission in- Howard Barnett, once upon al magistrate judge, and also Second, however difficult it phy of the Associated Press mission’s work was that the cluded five women and six a time a Tulsa newspaper man, worked in the private practice might prove, all of their recom- asked what most troubled Hen- members worked so hard, and men from urban and rural ar- and president of Oklahoma of law. Dr. Couch has served in mendations in the final report ry. The former chief executive so long, to produce such a sig- eas of the state. Prosecutors State University-Tulsa since several leadership positions in would be by consensus. This said it was the lack of resourc- nificant document and to agree and defense lawyers, law pro- 2009. His law degree came the legal profession, including was particularly notable, in es and funding for adequate de- on significant steps toward re- fessors and law school deans, from Southern Methodist Uni- for the Oklahoma County Bar, that the commissioners includ- fense counsel: “This is frankly form. victim advocates and Native versity, after preparation at the the city chapter of the Federal ed both foes and supporters of a conservative viewpoint. You The commissioners unani- American representatives also University of Tulsa. He served Bar, the state Bar Foundation, capital punishment, lawyers have to decide if you want to mously endorsed 46 recom- worked on the report. as a member of Governor and for the William J. Hollo- and non-attorneys, specialists provide the resources to do it mendations, including poli- In addition to Henry and Frank Keating’s cabinet. way, Jr. American Inn of Court. and public-spirited generalists. right.” cy changes, improved fund- Lester, the Oklahomans who Robert H. Alexander, Jr., now Gena Timberman may be Third, Lester reported at an Television journalist Phil ing, administrative and judi- served on the Commission in- one of the leading lawyers for best known for 15 years of work April 25 press conference in Cross, who has persistently cial steps, and improvements cluded: pharmaceutical companies, on the American Indian Cul- the Capitol Press Room, the reported on the state’s death to Oklahoma’s criminal jus- Judge Reta M. Strubhar, who worldwide. After earning a de- tural Center and Museum proj- members agreed there would penalty issues, asked one of tice system. The most atten- is 1992 became the first wom- gree from Howard University, ect in Oklahoma. She is a grad- be “no agendas” other than the the most important questions tion-getting recommenda- en to serve on the state court he went to Harvard for his le- uate of Oklahoma State Uni- primary mission, to study ev- at the briefing for reporters gal education. A lifelong Okla- versity (English), and earned erything — every aspect of the (paraphrased here): Is there homan, he graduated from her law degree at the Univer- issue in a reasonably compact political will to approve every Frederick A. Douglass High sity of Oklahoma. She works in time (several months) – and one of the sweeping reforms School in Oklahoma City. An the private sector on business pull together a factual narra- listed in the report? Army veteran, he spoke briefly and economic development in tive and lay out recommenda- Henry responded, “I think at the commission press con- Oklahoma’s Indian Country, tions in each area of focus. so, and it ought to be there. It’s ference about exonerations and and has been deeply involved In the press conference and not being done right. Do we false convictions. in the development of the new in discussions after the docu- want to pay to do it right? If we Christy Sheppard, a licensed Choctaw Cultural Center and ment’s release, Henry and Les- want to do it right, we need to professional counselor from national headquarters. ter echoed each others’ views pay to do it right. If we’re not Ada, also spoke at the release Kris Steele is now executive frequently. That might not be willing, then we shouldn’t do of the commission report. She director of TEEM (The Edu- a surprise, given their long it.” has experienced the shocks cation and Employment Min- friendship and professional Lester and Henry say inno- and disruptions of the capital istry), a group that offers a affiliation in the practice of cence protection has to be at punishment process, in wake fresh start – including educa- law. Still, it seems notable you the forefront in any steps, bold of the murder of her cousin, tional opportunities, charac- could assign these phrases or timid, toward resumption Debbie Carter. The events that ter development training, job to either man: “We were dis- of executions. Again, in our followed led her to involve- preparation and placement as- Former Governor Brad Henry, a co-chairman of the Oklahoma Death Penalty Re- turbed by the system problems discussions, came the carou- view Commission, speaks at release of the group’s historic critical analysis of the ment in public policy, includ- sistance – to individuals who in the death penalty process, in sel of exchangeable sentences: death penalty process in the state. Visible behind Henry are four commissioners, ing testimony before the Legis- have been incarcerated. The key areas.” And: “we were dis- “Open up the process. … Don’t from left, attorney Robert H. Alexander, economic development consultant Gena lature. She has become a well- former speaker of the Oklaho- turbed by the volume and seri- have false deadlines. … Al- Timberman, Christy Shapard and Oklahoma City University Law School Dean Val- known advocate for both crime ma House of Representatives, ousness of the problems we say low direct appeals, and then erie Couch. victims and victim families, has been a leader in criminal Photo by Darla Shelden. in Oklahoma’s systems.” further appeals. … Don’t shut and also for exonerees. She justice reform efforts for the Some commissioners think down claims. … Perfection is tion flowed directly from the of criminal appeals. She co- is a member of the board for past decade. He also serves it is time to stop executing not obtainable, but we have shared view of the evidence chaired the Review Commis- the non-profit Healing Justice as chairman of Oklahomans people in Oklahoma. Others to aim at it. … We have to feel presented in the 300-page re- sion along with Lester and Project. for Criminal Justice Reform, would not object, so long as with a moral certainly that the port: Henry. Her background includ- Maria Kolar teaches crimi- which coordinated efforts to every substantive reform sug- punishment is just, in every “The Commission did not ed teaching (English, business) nal law, criminal procedure secure ballot status for two gested is adopted, if the Ulti- case where it is carried out.” come to this decision lightly. at the high school and college and capital punishment cours- historic ballot measures which mate Sanction returned to fre- In the end, Henry told me, Due to the volume and seri- level, working at the FBI in the es at the University of Oklaho- gained overwhelming approval quent use. the thing that was most sur- ousness of the flaws in Okla- nation’s capital, and service as ma School of Law. She handled in the November 2016 election. Henry, as well as other com- prising, even shocking, to him homa’s capital punishment an assistant state attorney gen- a couple of technical questions According to a press release missioners, stressed frequently was the depth and persistence system, Commission members eral, an assistant district attor- at the press conference releas- from the commissioners, The that in their work they hoped of faults within the criminal recommend that the moratori- ney and an associate district ing the commission report. Constitution Project (TCP) “as- to affirm Oklahoma’s best val- justice system and the state’s um on executions be extended judge. Her intellectual preparation is sisted the Commission’s work ues and aspirations, to encour- death penalty procedures. until significant reforms are Andrew M. Coats, dean notable, including a B.A. from with staff and researchers. age reform through the Legis- In the press conference, he accomplished.” emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, an M.A. from Em- TCP is a Washington, D.C., bi- lature, the executive and the told reporters he assumed that, Oklahoma’s last execution Oklahoma College of Law. Be- ory (Philosophy) and a law de- partisan, nonprofit that fosters judiciary. at some point in the 41 years came in January 2015, when the fore going to the law school, gree from Yale. After service consensus-based solutions to The report resulting from since executions resumed, wrong drug was used in ex- Coats was an attorney at the as clerk to a federal appellate the most difficult constitution- the bi-partisan commission’s “it is likely we have execut- ecuting Charles Warner, who (arguably) heaviest of the court judge, she also clerked in al challenges of our time.” work should stand as the start- ed an innocent person.” He had been found guilty of a 1997 heavy-weight downtown law Oklahoma courts and worked To read the report, visit ok- ing point for any serious con- was stirred to disquiet as he baby murder. That “botched firms, Crowe & Dunlevy. He in the private sector before deathpenaltyreview.org. Cody Yocom hired as founding principal for Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School Staff Report lowship, a three-year program and maximizing our potential which trains gifted teachers to change and improve lives. Cristo Rey Oklahoma City to become principals in urban I couldn’t be more excited to Catholic High School has hired charter schools. start our first year with him as its founding principal and is on Cristo Rey Oklahoma City our principal.” track to open its doors in the President Renee Porter said Yocom is pursuing an Ed.D. Fall of 2018. Cody Yocom be- Yocom was hired for his work in Educational Leadership gan his work in mid-June and, ethic, his leadership and his vi- from Dallas Baptist University together with school President sion. and earned a master’s degree Renee Porter, is continuing “We didn’t just want an ad- from Roosevelt University. He preparations for the school’s ministrator, we wanted a vi- received an undergraduate de- first class of students. sionary with a strong belief in gree from the University of Yocom said he is excited to Christian values and a proven Texas. be joining Cristo Rey OKC and record in obtaining outcomes,” He and his wife and two what advocates contend is a said Porter. “We are building children moved to Oklahoma transformative educational a new school, a new commu- City this month. Yocom says model that exclusively serves nity and a new culture. Cody he is thankful for the tremen- Cody Yocom, a veteran educator, has children in low-income fami- been hired as the founding principal is committed to ensuring we dous hospitality shown to his lies. The national network of for Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic deliver a world-class Catho- family by his new Oklahoma Cristo Rey Catholic schools High School, scheduled to open in Fall lic educational experience to neighbors. focuses on a combination of 2018. Yocum has worked previously our students and their families continued on page 8 rigorous academics and “real at Uplift Heights, a successful public charter school in Dallas, and at the world” work experience; all KIPP Renaissance High School in New Cristo Rey students receive fi- Orleans. Photo provided. nancial aid as part of a work- study program funded by local els last year and consistently business partners. exceeded growth targets on “This is a special opportu- standardized testing bench- nity for my family and me,” marks. said Yocom. “Cristo Rey OKC Before joining Uplift educates the whole student. It Heights, Yocom served as co- is more than an education; it’s principal of the KIPP Renais- about giving them a future. We sance High School in New Or- are going to reveal possibili- leans. Once considered a trou- ties and open doors to success bled school, Yocom helped to these students have never even lead a comeback, overhauling imagined. I can’t wait to see school culture, emphasizing our first class of students walk higher expectations and in- through the door.” creasing the percentage of stu- Yocom already has an im- dents scoring “good” or “ex- pressive track record of suc- cellent” on state testing from cess when it comes to maxi- 34 percent to 50 percent. mizing school performance. Yocom began his educa- Under his leadership as Princi- tion career in 2006 as a social pal at Uplift Heights, an urban studies teacher before becom- preparatory charter school in ing interested in administra- Dallas, the school led its dis- tive and educational leader- trict in math and reading score ship work. He went on to com- improvement for all grade lev- plete the prestigious Ryan Fel- Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com July 2017 COMMUNITY/ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Cody Yocom hired as founding principal for Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School continued from page 7 ber of the Cristo Rey Network unique Corporate Work Study comprised of 32 Catholic, col- Program, students work one About Cristo Rey: Opening lege preparatory high schools day a week in professional set- in the fall of 2018, Cristo Rey that serve more than 10,000 tings, earning a majority of Oklahoma City Catholic High underserved youth across 21 their own tuition. The school Performing at the 2017 Red White & Boom! Concert will be some of Oklahoma’s finest vocal talent including (L-R) Vince School will, according to a states and the District of Co- will be located in a leased Leseney, Matt Govich, Renee Anderson, and Mandy Jiran, as well as other members of the Philharmonic Pops Chorale, press release from school lead- lumbia. The schools combine space at OSU-OKC located at directed by Vince Leseney. Photo provided. ers, offer families with limited rigorous academics with real- 900 N. Portland Ave. Parents educational opportunities an world work experience, seek- interested in enrolling their affordable and transformative ing to prepare their students children at Cristo Rey should OKC Philharmonic invites the public to educational option. for success in college and life. visit CristoReyOKC.org. The school will be a mem- As part of Cristo Rey’s www.CapitolBeatOK.com Red, White & Boom! on July 3 By Darla Shelden Day celebration for the whole City Sentinel Reporter community. It has become a Norman Conquest bike tour set for July 8 part of many families Indepen- The Oklahoma City Philhar- dence Day festivities over the to benefit J.D. McCarty Center monic celebrates Independence past 11 years, with over 15,000 By Darla Shelden Day each year with a free con- in attendance at State Fair Park City Sentinel Reporter cert and fireworks display. this past season. The public is invited to attend “The OKC Phil, including The Bicycle League of Nor- the11th annual Red, White & our Maestro, musicians, staff man (BLN) will host its 22nd Boom! event hosted at the State and patrons are woven into annual Norman Conquest bi- Fair Park on Sunday, July 3, at the fiber of our community. cycle tour on Saturday, July 8. 8:30 p.m. We want to welcome everyone The ride will begin and end at Led by Maestro Joel Levine, to bring your lawn chairs and the J. D. McCarty Center for the family-friendly, 70 min- blankets, and come out and cel- children with developmental ute concert will perform a va- ebrate all that is good in our disabilities in Norman from 7 riety of musical selections in- community on July 3 and en- a.m. - 1 p.m. cluding Oklahoma!, All That Led by Maestro Joel Levine, the OKC joy!” The McCarty Center’s 80- Jazz, Riding High, Chattanooga Philharmonic will perform a free con- Gaining recognition as one acre campus at 2002 E. Robin- Choo-Choo, Alexander’s Ragti- cert followed by a fireworks display at of the nation’s premier region- the State Fair Park on Monday, July 3, son Street features two cabins me Band, Stars and Stripes and at 8:30 p.m. al orchestras, the OKC Philhar- and a multi-purpose activities other patriotic favorites, plus a monic was founded in 1988 and building that are positioned Riders are all smiles as they leave the J. D. McCarty Center on the Norman Con- special rendition of The Trolley gates 5 and 6 located on W. celebrates 25 years of music in quest before the heat sets in and the hills start to challenge their endurance. next to an 11-acre lake. Photo provided. Song to celebrate Oklahoma’s Reno or N. May Ave. between Oklahoma City. Under the di- According to Jerry Puck- new light rail system. Reno and 10th Street. rection of Joel Levine, the or- ett, Norman Conquest chair- the addition of a fifth route. In For riders coming from out- Performing with the Phil- Everyone is encouraged to chestra performs Classics, or- person, it is the “choice of addition to the family friend- of-town, a block of rooms has harmonic will be some of Okla- bring lawn chairs or other per- chestral Pops, Discovery Fam- routes,” the organization and ly town tour, the hilly 22 mile been set aside at the Marriott homa’s finest vocal talent in- sonal seating for comfort on ily concerts, and a variety support for the event that had ride, the very hilly 46 mile Conference Center at the Na- cluding Vince Leseney, Renee the asphalt surface of the audi- of other community engage- Bicycling Magazine naming trek and the seriously hilly 64 tional Center for Employee Anderson, Mandy Jiran, and ence area. On-site concessions ments. It is steadfast in its mis- the Norman Conquest one of mile challenge, there is now Development, at Hwy. 9 and Matt Govich as well as other will be available, and outside sion ‘to provide inspiration and the 50 best rides in America in a 10 mile “taste of the hills” 24 Ave. S.E. at the special rate members of the Philharmon- alcohol, glass bottles and pets joy for the community through 2012. route. The “taste of the hills” of $89 per night for July 7 and ic Pops Chorale, directed by are not permitted. orchestral music. For bike enthusiasts, the made its debut in 2014 and was 8. Reservations include com- Vince Leseney. The Independence Day con- Through its commitment to Norman Conquest is consid- immediately a popular route plimentary 3 p.m. check out. A dazzling fireworks show cert is made possible through excellence, the Oklahoma City ered to be a good warm-up choice. The hotel has easy access to will conclude the evening’s fes- the committed support of its Philharmonic strives to enrich ride for the ‘Hotter’N Hell “This additional route was the McCarty Center. tivities after the concert at ap- founding presenting sponsor, lives, expand cultural devel- Hundred’ in Wichita Falls, developed in response to our This special room rate is proximately 10 p.m. The Inasmuch Foundation. Ad- opment, educate future gen- Texas, in August, say Puckett. less experienced riders re- guaranteed until June 26. Res- “This free concert, present- ditional sponsors include Dick erations, and provide audienc- Proceeds from this event quest for something more ervations may be made by ed as our ‘Thank you’ gift to and Glenna Tanenbaum, The es with a diverse and inspira- will again benefit the J. D. challenging than the town contacting the hotel directly at our entire community, is one of Oklahoman, State Fair Park, tional performance experience. McCarty Center’s Camp tour,” said Puckett. “These rid- 405-447-9000 and mentioning our favorite events of the year,” Great Plains Coca-Cola Bot- The Oklahoma City Phil has ClapHans. Camp ClapHans ers didn’t feel they were ready you are part of the BLN 22nd said OKC Philharmonic Exec- tling Company, Magic 104.1 a close collaborative relation- is a residential summer camp for the 22 mile ride, but want- Annual Norman Conquest utive Director Eddie Walker. FM, the Oklahoma Arts Coun- ship with Oklahoma’s colleges for children with developmen- ed to sample a little more chal- group. “We love providing meaning- cil, Allied Arts, and Adventure and universities as well as oth- tal disabilities ages 8 to 18. lenging route. Thus, the ‘taste For complete Norman Con- ful opportunities to enjoy great Road. er premier arts organizations The BLN has been supporting of the hills’ was created.” quest information and links go music, and we hope everyone Susan Webb, OKC Philhar- including the Oklahoma City Camp ClapHans since 2008. Beginning at 7 a.m. the rides to normanconquest.bicyclelea- joins us for this wonderful cel- monic Director of Market- Ballet and Canterbury Voices. There are three ways to reg- will be staggered based on the gue.com. ebration.” ing and PR said, “The Red, For more information or to ister for this event. Registra- ride route. The 64-mile riders The BLN encourages the Gates open at 6 p.m. and White and Boom concert was purchase season tickets, call tion is now available online will start first, followed by the growth of recreational bicy- parking is free. The State Fair conceived to be a fun, fami- 405-”TICKETS” (842-5387), or by going to bikereg.com; or 46, 22, 10 and town tour riders. cling in and around Norman Park can be accessed through ly friendly, free Independence visit okcphilharmonic.org. on Friday evening, July 7, you There will be approximate- by organizing ride events, sup- can register from 5 - 9 p.m. at ly a 5-minute delay between porting bicycle safety and ed- O’Connell’s Irish Pub at 769 groups. The town tour riders ucational activities, partici- Come to First Friday: Print on Paseo hits the Asp Ave. on Campus Corner will have a police escort for pating in local government in Norman; or you can regis- their ride. planning for improved bicycle historic arts district in July ter at the J. D. McCarty Center, “We want to remind riders access and emphasizing the Staff Report 2002 E. Robinson, Norman, that the Norman Conquest is healthful and social aspects of the morning of the ride from a ride and not a race,” Puckett cycling. The Paseo Arts Association’s 5:45-6:45 a.m. said. “We have something for Maintaining the Clear Bay upcoming art show will be- Registration fee for the 2017 all interests and riding levels.” mountain bike trails at Lake gin Friday, July 7, and remain Norman Conquest is $35 per The Norman Conquest will Thunderbird, the BLN hosts available for viewing through rider. All entry fees include feature rest stops along all the semiweekly group rides dur- Saturday, July 29, at the Paseo a hot catered lunch after the routes as well as mobile me- ing the spring and summer Art Space (3022 Paseo). This ride and a “carbo loading” chanical support and SAG months. show features over 20 print art- pasta dinner at O’Connell’s on (support and gear) vehicles. The J. D. McCarty Center ists with multiple submissions Friday night July 7. The pas- The routes are well marked provides physical, occupation- from each artist. The exhibi- ta dinner for non-participants and maps are available at the al, speech and language thera- tion opening will coincide with may be purchased for $10. Vis- registration tables Saturday py for these children to reach the Paseo Arts District’s First it normanconquest.bicyclelea- morning. their highest level of function Friday Gallery Walk from 6 - 10 gue.com for family and tandem Besides a hot meal with air and independence. p.m. rider fees. conditioning at the end of the For more information about The Print on Paseo is Paseo Puckett wants to remind ride there will also be free the McCarty Center visit Arts Association’s juried print- riders that there have been massage for the riders and jdmc.org. To learn more about making exhibition, open to all some changes to the event door prize drawings, includ- the Bicycle League of Norman, types of printmaking -- from from previous years. First is ing a drawing for a bicycle. visit bicycleleague.com. traditional to contemporary. Through this exhibition, the Paseo Arts Association strives to represent and spotlight the EXPERIENCE depth and diversity of Oklaho- ma printmakers. Dallam 22 Landed FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK The First Friday Gallery The Paseo is Oklahoma Walk on Friday, July 7 will fea- Friday, July 7, 2017 • 6-10pm City’s Unique Arts Destina- ture musician Ken Pomeroy. ARTS DISTRICT tion, located between N.W. Live Music: Ken Pomeroy Ken is a 14-year-old singer/ 27th & 30th Streets and Walker songwriter with a Folk Ameri- Food Trucks: Fatt Boys Smoke Wagon and Healthy Hippo & Hudson. Each First Friday, cana sound. Transcending age, Paseo galleries offer special In the Paseo Art Space: Print on Paseo spotlighting the depth Ken has a unique vocal quality themed exhibits, refreshments, that blends smoothly with her and diversity of the work of Oklahoma printmakers. July 7-29. guest artists and a variety of heartfelt lyric writing. Ken be- live entertainment- all within Local and national art, great food, art classes and plenty of shopping! gan singing, writing songs, and walking distance. More than playing the Baritone ukulele at 80 artists in the Paseo’s 20 plus age nine. She quickly learned galleries participate. Three res- to play the Concert & Soprano taurants and a handful of shops ukulele. At age 10, she began round out the Paseo’s unique playing guitar. atmosphere. The two food trucks will be part of the scene: Fatt Boys For More information, call Smoke Wagon and Healthy Ken Pomeroy, a 14 year old Folk the Paseo Arts Association at Hippo. Fatt Boys Smoke Wag- American singer/songwriter will per- (405) 525-2688 or email at aman- on offers barbeque with real form. Photos provided. [email protected]. Member- smoke, southern smoked to per- ninis made to order that will ship information can be found #FirstFridayPaseo 405.525.2688 • thepaseo.org fection and real flavor, while surely have you coming back on the website at thepaseo.org/ Healthy Hippo brings fresh pa- for more. join.