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Page 4 Page 8 Page 10 OCU President Robert Henry honored OKC Cinco de Mayo 2018 Painted Sky Opera’s “Three Decembers” Governor Fallin signs criminal justice reforms, Former Speaker Steele applauds new laws, adding “there is more to do” By Patrick B. McGuigan that reduces recidivism.” poised to continue. Voters val- Editor Former Speaker of the idated it with State Questions House Kris Steele, author of 780 and 781 in 2016, elected Governor Mary Fallin on measures enacted in 2012 but leaders affirmed it this ses- April 27 signed seven new largely stalled-out for the past sion, and scores of candidates laws that a press release from six years, cheered the chief this election cycle are com- her office says will “reduce executive’s action. mitted to it going forward.” the flow of nonviolent of- Steele said, in a statement Steele applauded the work fenders into prison; establish sent to CapitolBeatOK and of Fallin and Republican lead- a more efficient and stream- other news organizations, ers who steered the measures lined parole process; and fa- “Criminal justice reform has into law saying they worked cilitate successful reentry arrived in Oklahoma and is continued on page 3

More than 90 visual artists will gather for the annual Paseo Arts Festival, including Hector Cobos Leon, on Memorial week- end in Oklahoma City. Photo by Paige Powell. Paseo Arts Festival 2018 set for Memorial Weekend By Darla Shelden ceramics and photography to New this year will be Fat City Sentinel Reporter woodworking, sculpture and Stacks serving 8-ounce top jewelry. sirloin steak kabobs and Fried Oklahoma City residents The Historic Paseo Arts Tacos offering made to order and visitors will gather for the District is located between tacos and empanadas. 42nd Annual Paseo Arts Fes- N.W. 30th and Dewey and “What once started as a tival on Memorial Day week- N.W. 28th and Walker. small street fair with a hand- end, May 26 - 28. Festival The food court will feature ful of volunteers, neighbor- hours are Saturday and Sun- 20 food and drink vendors hood prepared food, peg board day from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., with with traditional and unusual booths and a borrowed stage, music both evenings until 10 festival treats such as gyros, has grown to a nationally ju- p.m. On Monday, the Festival Asian food, monster wraps, ried festival with over 60,000 runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. jerk chicken and mini donuts, visitors annually,” said Aman- More than 90 visual artists as well as a selection of beers da Bleakley, Paseo Arts Asso- will gather at the Paseo Arts from Coop Ale Works. Other ciation executive director. Governor Mary Fallin recently signed into law seven criminal justice reform measures. The changes could impact the Sooner District with original artwork beverages offered will include The three-day festival will State’s unenviable position as the nation’s top incarcerator of female offenders, many of them non-violent, and top 3 posi- in every media, from painting, lemonade, ice tea, and wine. continued on page 10 tion for total incarceration rates. Cutline by Pat McGuigan, photograph provided by Governor Fallin’s office. Susan Sharp NewView Oklahoma to host acclaimed artist Crow talks John Bramblitt in May By Darla Shelden race and the City Sentinel Reporter death penalty Acclaimed artist and au- thor John Bramblitt will speak at OK-CADP at several events in Oklahoma City hosted by NewView Okla- annual dinner homa on May 4 and 5. By Darla Shelden In partnership with the Del- City Sentinel Reporter ta Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Oklahoma City, NewView Sociology professor and au- Attending the 27th Annual OK-CADP Meeting & Awards Dinner were (top row, Oklahoma, Bramblitt will lead from left) keynote speaker Susan Sharp Crow; her husband Terry Crow; Nancy thor, Dr. Susan Sharp Crow ad- Vollertsen, sister of the late Oklahoma death row exoneree, Greg Wilhoit; with the event, “Haptic: Creating dressed over 100 attendees (bottom row, from left) Madeline and Anthony Jones, parents of Julius Jones, Art by Touch” on Friday, May 4 during the Oklahoma Coali- who is on Oklahoma’s death row. from 7 - 10 p.m. tion to Abolish the Death Pen- Photos by Darla Shelden Sponsored by the Kirkpat- John Bramblitt, an internationally acclaimed artist and author who is blind, will alty’s (OK-CADP) 27th Annual named the group’s Phil Wahl rick Foundation, Haptic will lead several artistic events in Oklahoma City on May 4 and 5. Facebook photo. Meeting & Awards Dinner on Abolitionist of the Year in 2004. take place at Dunlop Codding April 21. Her keynote speech Giving an overview of the his- on Film Row, 609 W. Sheridan, Bramblitt’s works have been Bramblitt said. explored the serious concerns tory of race and the death pen- in Oklahoma City. The event sold in over twenty countries In order to create art, Bram- about race and the death penal- alty from the slavery era until will include art, hors d’oeuvres, earning international recogni- blitt has developed a method of ty. today, Susan discussed her find- libations and a live auction. tion, including three Presiden- using textured paints to feel his The organization’s 2018 pri- ings for the Oklahoma Death The evening will showcase a tial Service awards, for his in- way around the canvas. mary fundraiser was held at Penalty Review on race and the lecture with Bramblitt who be- novative art workshops. “When I lost my sight, I Oklahoma City University death penalty in Oklahoma. gan to paint in 2001 when he “I see the world differently thought I would be cast into a and emceed by Rev. Don Heath, Dr. Sharp Crow, Dr. Michael lost his sight due to epilep- now than when I was sighted, world of darkness; to my sur- OK-CADP chair. Rev. Cece Radelet (Professor of Sociology sy. Bramblitt will discuss and both in a physical way but also prise this is not what happened. Jones Davis delivered the invo- and Faculty Associate, Univer- demonstrate his unique paint- emotionally, these paintings Being an artist, this gave me a cation. sity of Colorado-Boulder), and ing techniques. Work complet- are my most earnest and sin- way to explore this new per- Sharp Crow is a David Ross Dr. Glenn Pierce (Principal Re- ed during his presentation will cere means of trying to under- ceptual world that I found my- Boyd professor emerita of soci- search Scientist in Northeastern Susan Sharp Crow gives the keynote then be auctioned. stand what true perception is,” continued on page 2 ology and L.J. Semrod Presiden- University’s School of Criminol- speech on race and the death pen- tial professor of sociology at the ogy and Criminal Justice) col- alth during the 2018 OK-CADP Annual University of Oklahoma. She is laborated with The Constitu- Awards Dinner at Oklahoma City Uni- versity. currently associate editor of the tion Project on the first study A note to advertisers and American Society of Criminol- of its kind, the Oklahoma Death Their research was incorpo- ogy newsletter, The Criminolo- Penalty Review Commission, to rated into the Commission’s fi- potential advertisers gist. provide data on racial dispari- nal report. Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule Susan served as OK-CADP ties in applying the death penal- The trio examined all Okla- for next 4 months. Chair from 2002 - 2004 and was ty in Oklahoma. homa homicide cases between June 2018 edition January 1, 1990, and December Ad space reservation: Tuesday, May 22 31, 2012 that resulted in the death Ad content deadline: Thursday, May 24 penalty. They found that cases with white victims, male or fe- July 2018 edition male, and cases with minority Ad space reservation: Tuesday, June 19 female victims are significantly Ad content deadline: Thursday, June 21 more likely to end with a death August 2018 edition sentence in Oklahoma than are Ad space reservation: Tuesday, July 24 cases with nonwhite male vic- Ad content deadline: Thursday, July 26 tims. Their research showed that 31 September 2018 edition percent of those executed since Ad space reservation: Tuesday, August 21 1976 were black, even though Ad content deadline: Thursday, August 23 the state population is only 8 percent black, also finding that From left: Don Heath, OK-CADP chair; Phil Wahl Abolitionist of the Year Anne Murray; and Nathaniel Batchelder, OKC Peace House director. continued on page 6 Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Some criminal justice reformers raise substantive concerns about new laws By Patrick B. McGuigan changes we need so that we’re Editor not the number one incarcera- tor of women and so that we’re Ardent advocates of criminal not dealing with dangerous justice reform are concerned overcrowded conditions in our that new laws, will disappoint prisons.” many who have worked for Luschen pointed in particu- the past decade to change the lar to the lack of focus on “50 Sooner State’s status as the percent and 85 percent crimes” American state with the largest (which drive incarceration rates of incarceration. rates through long mandated Last month, Governor Mary terms) as a failure in the new Fallin, with the support of the laws. leading advocate of reform, “We have to keep people in signed into effect several new prison who need to be in pris- laws. on, but we have to do better at Doubters about the broad im- Father Tim Luschen rehabilitating people and get- pact of the measures, however, ting them back into productive In partnership with the Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Oklahoma City, NewView Oklahoma will host Haptic: Creating Art include not only the American lives,” he said. by Touch on Friday with artist John Blambitt, on May 4 at Dunlop Codding. Photo provided. Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Sundra Flansburg , another of Oklahoma but also the lead- leader with VOICE, reflected, ing citizen “watchdog” group “During this session, a Repub- NewView Oklahoma to host acclaimed based in Oklahoma County. lican legislator introduced a Both of the groups played bill to make S.Q. 780 retroac- important roles in advancing tive, so that the people who al- artist John Bramblitt in May ideas for broad reforms in re- ready have felonies for simple continued from page 1 bers, free for members. Ticket cent years . drug possession would have will be sold on a first come, first In early April, former state had a way to have their sen- self in, and more importantly a served basis at the Museum box Rep. Ryan Kiesel, now direc- tences reclassified as misde- way to reach out and connect office beginning at 10 am on the tor of the state ACLU, deemed meanors. With one Oklaho- with those around me.” day of the event. the legislation signed this week man out of every eight having The event will include col- At 12:30 p.m. John will be as “watered down criminal jus- a felony in their background laborative artwork by estab- signing his book, Shouting in tice reform bills that fail to ad- (according to the Department lished local artists and visu- the Dark: My Journey Back to equately address Oklahoma’s Allie Shinn of Corrections), this would ally impaired Creative Visions the Light. Books will be avail- mass incarceration crisis. De- have been an amazing oppor- students creativevisions.org able for purchase in the Muse- spite efforts of legislative lead- tunity to get people back into that will be on display and avail- um Store. ership to claim any affirmative the workforce and give them a able for purchase. John will lead a family work- step toward reform as a victory, meaningful second chance.” General admission is $40. shop from 2 - 4 p.m., which is Since 1949, NewView Okla- these weak bills barely move She added, “We hope that Entry to the VIP First Look and open to those who are sighted, homa has been a life-changing Oklahoma’s criminal justice the legislators and the new Artists Meet & Greet costs $150. those with vision impairment, source of hope and empower- system beyond the abysmal governor will be clear that the Tickets can be purchased on- or who are blind. The event will ment for Oklahomans living status quo.” work of criminal justice re- line, or by calling Tiffany Hen- begin with a tour of the exhibi- with blindness or visual impair- Kiesel said, in comments sent form is ongoing, and not sit ley at 405-602-0780. tion A New Art: A Milestone Col- ment. NewView provides ser- to The City Sentinel and other back and point to this and say All proceeds from the event lection Fifty Years Later. Verbal vices such as low vision rehabil- news organizations, “Oklaho- it’s done.” will directly benefit the pro- description, music, and tactile itation, employment, and sup- ma’s criminal justice system is The state Legislature en- grams and services offered by elements will be incorporated port services to create the op- in crisis and these meager re- acted broad criminal justice NewView Oklahoma. into the tour. portunity to live independently. forms do not reflect the urgen- reforms in 2012, with Fallin’s On Saturday, May 5, the Okla- Next, John will lead a paint- NewView’s Oklahoma City cy of that crisis. While any re- support. Then state House homa Museum of Art OKMOA), ing activity with all partici- facility, located in Chesapeake form is welcome at this point, Speaker Kris Steele guided the at 415 Couch Dr., partnering pants in the studio. Those who Community Plaza at 710 W. these bills are the sorts that we Justice Reinvestment Initia- with New View Oklahoma, are sighted will wear blindfolds Wilshire Blvd. is the state’s only should have passed years ago, Former Rep. Ryan Kiesel tive (JRI) into law and Fallin Bramblitt will host a lecture, as they create their art. Check full-service low vision clinic. instead, these reforms amount Photo by Darla Shelden affixed her signatures to the book signing, and family work- begins at 2 p.m. at the Museum Rehabilitation services are to trying to put out a wildfire Research poll found 63 percent measures to much acclaim at shop. Theater lobby podium. provided by the organization’s with a garden hose.” backing for S.Q. 780 at present, Capitol signing ceremonies. At 11 a.m. John will give a This workshop is limited to Low Vision Center, at 5986 S. Offering insights into the even higher than the 58 per- However, that reform impe- lecture and demonstration in 35 people. Pre-registration is Yale Ave. in KingsPointe Pla- legislative process -- drawn cent support the statutory ini- tus largely stalled and the laws which he will discuss his sto- recommended. Tickets are $5 za in Tulsa, partnered with the from his years as a Democratic tiative garnered 18 months ago. were by and large never imple- ry and his approach to creating per person and are available on- Lesley L. Walls Vision Center at representative at the Capitol -- Taken together, the ques- mented. District attorneys led art as he works on a canvas live. line or by calling 405-278-8213. Northeastern State University Kiesel continued, “It is no acci- tions shifted classification of a determined opposition that Participants will get to experi- Registration is also available Broken Arrow’s Oklahoma Col- dent that the watered down re- many crimes for drug posses- peeled off Republican sup- ence a display of his artwork by in person at the museum admis- lege of Optometry. forms being touted as progress sion and property crimes away port for broad changes, and the touch. sions desk during normal busi- Both facilities maintain a Vi- were cobbled together behind from felonies to misdemeanors process stalled despite annual Tickets are $5 for non-mem- ness hours. sion Rehabilitation Department closed doors with prosecutors “The time for mediocre mea- promises from the chief execu- and administrative staff. serving as the architects. Dis- sures focused on incremental tive to implement change. trict Attorneys and their leg- change has passed,” said Allie Ultimately, the governor ap- To learn more about islative allies are desperately Shinn, External Affairs Direc- pointed a task force to craft NewView Oklahoma’s programs trying to give the appearance tor, in the earlier press release. new statutes, but those mea- or clinical services, call 405-232- of offering real solutions for “Oklahoma is on track to sures were stymied in the 4644 or visit newviewoklaho- our broken criminal justice build two new prisons, tens of committee process. ma.org. system, while quietly protect- thousands of Oklahomans are One of the most diverse bi- ing the miserable status quo. It still incarcerated, alarming ra- partisan coalitions in state is more clear than ever that if cial disparities persist, and the history emerged in 2015-16 to Oklahoma Governor’s International Team we are going to bring about the state still struggles to fund our press reform through the work reforms we desperately need, failing system. These bills are of Oklahomans for Criminal selects Brenda Barwick as 2018 chair it is not enough for voters to merely a drop in the ocean of Justice Reform. demand change from their leg- what is needed to start turn- With backing from groups Staff Report in the world spanning 120 cities islators. ing the tide on Oklahoma’s es- such as Right on Crime and the on five continents. “Voters should equally de- calating mass incarceration Oklahoma Council of Public The Oklahoma Governor’s OKGIT recently hosted the mand in the upcoming elec- crisis. We cannot continue to Affairs (OCPA) on the conser- International Team (OKGIT) 2018 Oklahoma Consul Summit tions that their elected Dis- rely on the District Attorneys vative end, and from Oklahoma has elected its executive com- that attracted diplomats from trict Attorney serve as a cham- who helped break the system Policy Institute and the Ameri- mittee for 2018. Brenda Bar- 10 countries interested in eco- pion for real reforms, and not to now reform it.” can Civil Liberties Union from wick, of Jones PR, will chair nomic development opportuni- just another suit sitting behind In Oklahoma County, mean- the liberal side, votes ratified the panel. Also elected 2018 ties in the state. In addition, the closed doors at the state capi- while, leadership for the the two state questions that officers are Douglas Price, of Team hosted a Lawmaker Meet tol, cutting deals, watering VOICE Action Fund articu- were the end result. Tulsa Community College, as and Greet during International down legislation, and drown- lated disappointment with In 2017, proposals for major Vice Chair; Randy Kellogg, of Student Day at the Capitol that ing out the voices of hundreds the new laws, deeming them reform continued to percolate Prosperity Bank, as Treasurer; was attended by more than 50 of thousands of Oklahomans “good steps” but saying there at the Capitol. Fallin gave new Bob Lieser, of Tulsa Global Al- international students studying demanding real change.” is “more work to do” to impact emphasis to the issue, includ- liance, as Secretary; and John at Oklahoma universities. This spring, the civil liber- incarceration rates. ing through her own task force. Curzon, of CCK Strategies, as The mission of the OKGIT ties group has pointed to poll- Father Tim Luschen, a But implementation again Immediate Past Chair. is to advocate for sustain- ing evidence that Oklahomans Catholic priest and a leader stalled when the key state “It is a privilege to serve the able economic development Brenda Barwick by and large are willing to sup- with VOICE, said in a state- House chairman, with the sup- Governor’s International Team through export trade and at- port broader reform and want ment sent to CapitolBeatOK, port of Speaker Charles Mc- as chair this year. As the only dents,” said OKGIT Chair Bar- tract foreign direct investment, district attorneys willing to “This was such a unique op- Call, R-Atoka, bottled up the organization that brings all wick. With eight years of inter- and to encourage and facilitate shift the state away from over- portunity. The governor real- bills. sectors with global interests national diplomacy and disas- the globalization of Oklahoma. incarceration of non-violent ly sounded prepared to cham- Voluntary retirements, re- to one table, the Team posi- ter relief experience, Barwick’s It was established in 2001 to act offenders. pion criminal justice reform, newed pressure from support- tions Oklahoma at the fore- company, Jones PR, is a global as an advisory and coordinat- Kiesel’s organization played and this is her last year in of- ers of reform and other devel- front of international business, partner in PROI Worldwide, ing entity for the state’s busi- a leading role in advocacy for fice. There’s a difference be- opments eventually allowed diplomatic events, cultural ac- the largest partnership of inde- ness, cultural, government and State Questions 780 and 781, tween ‘good steps’ and leaving legislators, this year, to ad- tivities and international stu- pendent public relations firms diplomatic ties to the world. which voters approved in the a legacy, and the Legislature vance the cluster of measures 2016 election. A recent EMC failed to step up to make the that Fallin signed this week.

CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE www.City-Sentinel.com Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 OPINION/GOVERNMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Governor Fallin signs criminal justice reforms, Former Speaker Steele applauds new laws, adding “there is more to do” continued from page 1 for their bipartisan approval lies together.” es the penalties for commer- of these vital measures.” Another key player in the cial drug offenses, and distin- hard to enact the statutes. Fallin continued, “Our process commented on the guishes conduct by posses- Steele, now chairman state prisons are filled to well legislation in a press release. sion with intent to distribute, of Oklahomans for Crimi- over capacity so it is crucial House Majority Leader distribution, and manufactur- nal Justice Reform, assert- that we make some changes Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, ing. ed, “the widespread, bipar- to our criminal justice sys- said, “It was an honor to be • House Bill (HB) 2281, tisan support for a smarter, tem. These bills will not jeop- part of the governor’s Okla- which adjusts penalties for safer, more effective justice ardize public safety while ad- homa Justice Reform Task numerous low-level proper- system is stronger than ever dressing Oklahoma’s prison Force, and I believe we have ty offenses, including larce- – and growing. With elected population. Too few Oklaho- taken some incredible steps ny, forgery and other “paper leader support for reform in- mans are getting the treat- as a state during the last 18 crimes.” creasing, there is reason to ment they need for substance months. • H.B. 2286, which cre- feel very optimistic about the abuse and mental health is- “Nearly all Oklahomans ates an administrative pa- prospects for more progress sues, and are instead wind- agree that their tax dollars role process for nonviolent in the future.” ing up in our criminal justice are better spent on core ser- offenders who comply with Fallin commented, in a system. As I said in my State vices like education, health case plans in prison so that House Majority Leader press release distributed after of the State address at the be- Majority Floor Leader care, and roads and bridges the Pardon and Parole Board Greg Treat Terry O’Donnell a signing ceremony, “Stud- ginning of this legislative ses- than incarcerating too many can focus on more serious of- ies have shown that with our sion, we need to stop ware- chairman in the state House, people for too long. Today last seven years. fenders, and would establish current laws Oklahoma’s housing moms and dads, son continued, “The savings marks a new direction for • S.B. 786, which elimi- a geriatric parole release pro- prison population will grow and daughters in prison when Oklahoma will see from re- Oklahoma on criminal jus- nates the mandatory mini- cess for inmates who are 60 25 percent by 2026 and cost many just need substance duced corrections’ costs will tice and incarceration. These mum and allow a judge to and older and who have been the state an additional $1.9 abuse treatment.” be substantial, and will al- measures are based upon da- sentence up to the current determined to not be a public billion. Criminal justice re- “Oklahoma cannot afford low further investment in ta-driven, proven solutions maximum sentence of seven safety risk. form has been an incredibly the status quo,” said Senate areas like education, health that will safely reduce our years in prison for burglary important issue for our state. Majority Floor Leader Greg care, and mental health ser- prison population, save tax- in the second degree, and We can be smart on crime Treat, R-Oklahoma City. “Our vices that will further reduce payers millions of dollars would create a new felony of- and tough on violent violent prison population is currently crime and the prison popula- each year, and help keep fam- fense, burglary in the third offenders. at 113 percent of capacity, and tion. The Legislature, crimi- ilies together.” degree (defined as breaking “Over a year ago I charged is projected to grow 25 per- nal justice reform advocates, The governor signed the into a vehicle), punishable by the Oklahoma Justice Reform cent by 2026. That is an un- and law enforcement are in following measures (summa- up to five years in prison. Task Force with examin- acceptable trajectory for our agreement on these reforms ries provided by the gover- • S.B. 649, which reduces ing our state’s justice system state and its people. These after years of work.” nor’s communications staff): enhanced sentences for cer- to make efficient use of our reforms will slow the growth Treat said, “This is a bal- • Senate Bill (SB) 650, tain repeat nonviolent felo- limited state resources. Task in the prison population long- anced, smart approach to which authorizes no more nies. force members developed term.” keep our communities safe, than one nonviolent felony to • S.B. 689, which creates these recommendations that Treat, whose work for re- keep more people as produc- apply for expungement if they risk and needs assessment as were the framework for these forms had previously been tive, taxpaying members of have no new convictions or a tool for sentencing. bills. I appreciate lawmakers stymied by a now-departed society, and keep more fami- pending charges within the • S.B. 793, which chang-

DREAM a little dream for Sentinel Elected Officials Guide them – Still hoping for wisdom on immigration policy impacting those who are undocumented with the operational defini- tions of certain liberties that seem to animate the contem- porary version of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), but I’m glad they exist. Without the ACLU, the de- bate over criminal justice re- form in Oklahoma, and over immigration policy every- where, would be incomplete. I admire the organization’s state chapter for designating “Oklahoma dreamers” as win- ners of the 2018 Angie Debo Award. By Patrick B. McGuigan The ACLU’s award is named Editor for a woman who was perhaps the most prominent historian Some not-so-rambling in Oklahoma’s early history thoughts on immigration pol- (not to mention a member of icy, driven by recent develop- the ACLU board of directors). ments in the news: Debo was born in Kansas, I am sometimes frustrated continued on page 4

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The Hatton W. Sumners Foundation honored Oklaho- ma City University President Robert Henry with its Distin- guished Public Service Award during a surprise presentation at Henry’s retirement celebra- tion on April 7. The foundation recog- nized Henry for his career in all three branches of gov- ernment including his time The late Angie Debo, Oklahoma’s most prominent early history. Photo from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) web- as chief judge of the United site. The group’s annual civil liberties award is named in Debo’s honor. Robert Henry receives the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Distinguished Public States Court of Appeals for the Service Award during the Much Ado About Robert” retirement ceremony April 7. 10th Circuit, his career as dean Photos provided. DREAM a little dream for them – Still of the OCU School of Law, his eight years as OCU president and his many civic and philan- hoping for wisdom on immigration thropic endeavors. A resolution for the award policy impacting those who are stated, “The trustees of the foundation wish to express their appreciation for Presi- undocumented dent Henry’s many achieve- McGuigan’s Reflection contd. from page 3 success- ments that have served to ful effort make Oklahoma and the Unit- but lived mostly in the small was made ed States a better state and a Oklahoma community of Mar- to push better nation.” shall. legisla- The award included a med- She was a sometimes-con- tion known al with an inscription quoting troversial historian during her as the Congressman Sumners, that lifetime (1890-1988). I read D R E A M said, “There is no such thing as From left, former OCU President Tom McDaniel, President-elect Martha Burger, many of her seminal works (Develop- a ‘creature called government, and retiring President Robert Henry. during my years at Oklahoma ment, Re- which lives and moves and State University, the institution lief, and Ed- has a detached, self-determin- to which she left her papers, ucation for ing, self-sustaining nature that including some unpublished Alien Mi- does our thinking and govern- works, when she died. nors) Act. ing for us.’” Debo came to mind fre- When that Henry will retire as the uni- quently as I drove along High- pro-active versity’s 17th president effec- way 51 (which bears her name) attempt to tive June 30. Former energy in- going to and from the memori- grant legal dustry executive Martha Burg- al service for another Marshall status fell er will assume the role the fol- woman last month. short, Presi- lowing day. Back to the dreamers, I be- dent Barack In every state, undocumented workers pay millions of dollars “I am greatly honored to re- in state and local taxes. Graphic from FWD.us, an advocacy lieve Debo would have been Obama is- group founded by Facebook executive Mark Zuckerberg. ceive this award,” Henry said. proud to know that these aspi- sued a high- “Congressman Sumners was rants to the American dream ly controversial executive or- shared this estimate: “Giv- a hero, patriot and public ser- won an award bearing her der. As a policy matter, it was ing the Dreamers this chance vant of the highest order. To From left, Master of Ceremonies Mike Turpen, President Robert Henry and Okla- name. in some respects laudable, but would boost our state economy be associated with him in this homa City Mayor David Holt. as substantive law it created a by $575 million over ten years. way is a signal honor that I Poll hints Southerners whole new set of problems in It would create about 1,000 will cherish all of my life. I am Callie Michaud, a design and Buchanan said that he be- support legal status for un- its bold avoidance of tradition jobs.” grateful to Hugh Akin and the production senior and OCU- lieved a key part of Henry’s documented immigrants in creation of new law. distinguished trustees of the Leads student said, “I think his legacy would be dealing with A recent NBC News poll As The City Sentinel news- Friendly counsel from an foundation who are all noted greatest accomplishment as the university’s financial debt found that 69 percent of U.S. paper reported in March, af- Independent citizen and public servants.” president was how well known issue. southerners favored legalized ter taking a negative tone in voter During the April 7 tribute, and well liked he was by the “He spent a lot of time early status for undocumented im- his 2016 campaign, President I was once a Republican. I titled “Much Ado About Rob- student body because he al- on going through his friends in migrants. Trump said he would support am now an independent, so ert,” Board Chairman Ron ways put in so much effort into the banking areas and trying The opinion survey focused legal status for several hundred please consider the words that Norick announced that the being present in the students’ to get these things under con- on voters in Alabama, Arkan- thousand of these young peo- follow as offered in the pub- Robert H. Henry Endowed lives, even in smaller depart- trol. So that was a tremendous sas, Florida, Georgia, Louisi- ple, then extended that as far as lic interest, and in a bipartisan Chair in Humanities and Law ments.” accomplishment and really ana, Mississippi, North Caroli- 1.8 million.” spirit. will be established in honor of Henry described the job of helped the university out.” na, South Carolina, Tennessee, I have faulted Trump for By 2060, 30 percent of all the president. president as requiring a lot of Under President Henry’s Texas, and Virginia. The high blending the fate of dreamers Americans will be Hispanics Contributions to the chair energy. leadership, the Oklahoma support for legal status was not – for whom he has professed (or Latinos, as some prefer). can be made by calling 405- “I put together a really City University School of Law far out of line with nationwide sympathy, with his controver- Many of those folks will have 208-7000. strong cabinet, and we all work moved off campus to its down- sentiment, the network’s sur- sial proposal for a wall along been born in Mexico or be the Recently, Henry reflected on really well together. I also have town location in order to con- vey found. the southern border of the children of Mexicans. his time at OCU with Miguel a superlative board of direc- nect students more closely The survey was especially U.S. And worsening the tone Democrats cannot forev- Rios, the university’s editor tors. Those are things students with internship and employ- encouraging to those of us hop- of the national dialogue, he er take Hispanic support for in chief, emeritus. Henry said, don’t often get to know about.” ment opportunities, which ul- ing the nation will, somehow, has blended the dreamer issues granted. I am mystified that “the best part of the job was Henry also pointed out that timately led to the creation of step away from direct pun- with discussion of murderous Republicans want to sustain talking to the students.’’ dealing with campus property the physician assistant pro- ishment of young people who Mexican gangsters. for even one day the anti-im- Accounting junior Kevin damages and arguments with gram. were brought into the country The U.S. Supreme Court’s migrant hostility we see pres- Chissoe recalled how Henry insurance companies could be “The university is moving in illegally long before they were recent delay in addressing the ently. would often sit with groups of difficult. the right direction,” Henry told old enough to decide for them- status of dreamers, and the va- Republicans are foolish to students in the café. “When he “None of these things I did. Rios. selves whether to risk illegal lidity of Obama’s executive or- ignore the growing clout and sat with me and others around They were all ‘we did.’ It’s not Henry’s parting message for entry. der, has allowed more time to the healthy leavening influence me, he would always ask how possible for a single person,” he the campus community is to To be clear, I am here refer- seek a true bipartisan resolu- that comes from affirmation everything was going and ac- said. “I’ve had two great pro- “be of good cheer, be creative, encing those folks known as tion. and inclusion of immigrants tually have conversations with vosts, Susan Barber and Kent be collaborative.” “dreamers.” In a commentary which Cap- and their children. us,” Chissoe said. “He was al- Buchanan. Those two have re- Henry’s accomplishments at That designation emerged itolBeatOK posted last fall, ways very respectful.” ally been extremely helpful.” OCU have earned him numer- early this decade, when an un- Tulsan Jennifer Cortes Gray www.CapitolBeatOK.com ous awards and accolades in- cluding the Governor George Nigh Public Service Arts Award, the Oklahoma Native Son Award, the Excellence in Leadership Award, the Spirit of Oklahoma Award in, and life- time achievement awards for his legal writing and interfaith work. “The president is the face of the university, and, over the last eight years, I was so for- tunate I was presented with all these awards and honors,” Henry said. “The community could tell that I was a part of the community, and that OCU was a part of the community. I’m very pleased with that.” To read Rios entire inter- view, visit mediaocu.com.

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Seller’s remorse? Trust me, you are not alone. Brenda Seagroves eXp Realty

Selling a house can be Is it the truth? scary. I mean; you loved it enough to buy it in the first By Jack L. Werner, Ph.D. tors. We have certainly we can use the inspection to place, right? Not only have A To Z Construction caused some thoroughly in- train students. I explained you created memories, you formed buyers to back out of that we would have 14 stu- have also invested time and A good question to ask some bad deals. 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Ask your self these ques- the choice to sell; or per- ble. Nevertheless, A to Z has According to the National Z for bringing “14 students Once a serious buyer made tions; write them down if haps you’ve already moved been lambasted on social Association of Realtors less and taking five hours”—a an offer, it became real. you have to so you can refer into your new home. Dive media by some agents. Are than 1% of purchase con- true, but incomplete, state- Seller’s remorse was set- back to them when you’re in! Put your own touches they truthful? tracts fail because of inspec- ment. ting in. “I’m wishing now, starting to have these feel- in it, plant a garden, plant • While A to Z has some tions. When I started A to Z, I we hadn’t put our home on ings. a tree as a new beginning, “nasty” reviews, our rank- • We often do bring was worried about the criti- the market,” they said. I re- • Why is this house no and be active and proactive. ing with customers is 4.8 student(s) and intern(s). A cism, so I kept track of who minded them of one of our longer a fit for you? Just stay focused on how out of 5.0. The only “nas- to Z is a teaching/training said “We will never use A first conversations togeth- For instance: Is it too you can make your new ty” reviews have come from company. We will not al- to Z because they are deal er. small for your growing home as exciting as the last. sellers and/or real estate low a licensed inspector to breakers, too picky, take As a realtor, I want to re- family, is the backyard too You are not alone when I agents. A couple of them perform an inspection for too long..” I kept the names ally know my clients. What small/too big, or like my re- say; it is ok to have these were literally trying to de- pay until the inspector has and contact information of is the main reason you want cent clients – downsizing. feelings. Give yourself time fraud the buyer. The only been on 25 inspections as the first 10 agents who said to sell your home? 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Yes, get moving! the review was removed. allow no more than one in- owns A to Z Inspections and To my clients, they need- you made • We are labeled as “deal tern or student to observe can be reached at 405/412- ed to downsize. They need- wonder- killers, too picky, take too a job. Students and interns 7861 or atozinspections@ ed a more suitable, one-sto- ful memo- long, take 5 hours, bring stu- perform no inspection func- yahoo.com. A to Z Inspec- ry home. Their two-story ries here, and dents.” The best lies are al- tions. tions performs commercial house was becoming more you will cer- ways partially true. • Here’s the funny part. and residential inspections. difficult for them to ma- tainly make • We do normally take A real estate agent inquired Learn more at www.atozin- neuver. This goes back to more wonder- more time than any other about the free inspections spectionsok.com. 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Help with the Insurance Repair Process 17” and holding a standard By Terri Matthews company. You will need to 5. At the conclusion of Todd Feehan ly get raised, they get low- will be required to operate TMI Contruction give them your information the inspection the adjust- Dads Plumbing ered. In business, standards under the same standard. including your policy num- er will write an estimate get lowered because rates There will always be peo- As property owners, ber as well as the type of for the damages outlining I love baseball. I find it to get lowered. “You did not ple screaming about how most of us have an insur- claim (hail, wind, etc.) and what the insurance compa- be an interesting sport. I re- pay for that standard” is unfair it is. Generally be- ance policy to cover dam- what damage you have to ny will pay to repair your member a story from back never said out loud but the cause they don’t feel that ages to our homes and busi- your property. home. Review it with your in 1996 about a then retired provider generally knows the standard should be so nesses. The policy likely 3. Arrange for an expe- contractor and determine 78 year old umpire John this and yet missed by the strict. More people should will cover damages caused rienced contractor to in- if it is reasonable and that Scolinos. How he carried consumer. I think many be able to succeed. Life is by events such as fire, spect your property to ver- all damages are being ad- a home plate around like a times in life we walk up to not as forgiving and yet smoke damage, hail, wind- ify and determine the ex- dressed. If everything looks necklace during an event home plate ready to swing high standards make us storms and some other nat- tent of the damage. While good, then the repairs can that he was to speak at. He for the fence but we for- all better. It allows us to ural or civil disasters. In the contractor is there, they begin. carried it onto the stage and get that there are going to hold each other account- our part of the country, hail should also help to secure 6. Upon completion spoke for about twenty-five be rules. Your goal is to able. A standard that says and windstorms are obvi- your property to prevent of the repairs you will be minutes before address- start from home, get to first for those who wish to work ously very common and are further damage. Under no asked by your insurance ing a snickering crowd. So base, and then do whatever the hardest will be reward- what we see our custom- circumstance should any company to verify that the he shared with the crowd is required to get to second, ed the highest. It doesn’t ers dealing with most often. major repairs be made at repairs have been done. what he had learned over then third, then back home. stop when you make it to When one of these disasters this point but having a con- This is often done by sub- his lifetime at home plate. Before you can get on first, first. You could be thrown happens, it is important for tractor on your side now mitting your contractors So he asked the crowd. you must hit the ball. Be- out at any point. You can the sake of your property can help to make the next invoice or sometimes by an In T-ball, how wide is fore you can hit the ball, the do everything in your pow- and your fi- i nspection home plate? A spectator ball must be thrown. Trust er and still run out of time. nances to made by an yelled out “seventeen inch- me; NOBODY is going to let It’s not the destination, it’s deal with it i n s u r a n c e es” you take first without earn- the journey that matters immediate- c o m p a n y Then he asked the next ing it first. The pitcher has most and the kind of stan- ly and effi- representa- question. seventeen inches to work dard we all choose to work ciently. tive. “In little league, how with. It might seem much under. Read more about For the fo- The claim wide is home plate?” and wider than you would like Coach Scolinos here sper- cus of this process can again the answer “seven- but guess what. Everyone rybaseballlife.com/stay-at- article I’m be intimi- teen inches” that walks up to home plate 17-inches/ going to dis- dating but The story contin- cuss what it can go ues to high school, to do af- smoothly college, and ma- ter a dam- with the help jor league. The an- age event to of a contrac- swer is always “sev- help protect tor experi- enteen” inches. It’s yourself and enced in the a very interesting to restore claim and story (and true one your prop- repair pro- at that) about carry- erty. Your cess. TMI ing a standard. Peo- insurance provider has an step go more in your favor. Construction has been serv- ple will always chal- obligation to restore your 4. Schedule an appoint- ing residential and commer- lenge a standard. “I’m property to the state it was ment with the insurance cial property owners since not tall enough”, “I’m in prior to when the dam- adjuster to inspect your 1981. We possess a com- not fast enough”, “I’m age occurred. To initiate property. Arrange for your mercial roofing endorse- not smart enough”, that process, you’ll have contractor to be present ment from the Oklahoma or “I am not lucky to file an insurance claim. during the inspection to Construction Industries enough” are just a Here are some steps to help assist the adjuster with his Board (registration number few excuses we hear in that process. ladder and help point out 80002334) and welcome the each and every day of 1. First, document the damage that could easily be opportunity to discuss your our life. People will date and time of the dam- overlooked. Having a con- next project. ask us to lower our age. As soon as you can tractor on your side at this For more information, standard. They will safely do so, go outside and point is in your best inter- please visit TMI on the web do everything they take pictures of the hail- est. They will help make at www.tmiconstruction. can to force you to stones and any obvious sure that all of the damage com or connect with us on lower a standard, and damage to your property. is noted and addressed by Facebook at www.facebook. you should not. Stan- 2. Notify your insurance your insurance company. com/buildwithTMI. dards do not typical- Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Susan Sharp Crow talks race and the death penalty at OK-CADP annual dinner continued from page 1 today 45 percent of Oklahoma’s death row is black. Based on the draft of that study, Julius Darius Jones and Tremane Wood, two African Americans on Oklahoma’s death row, have argued that the state’s death penalty unconstitutional- ly discriminates on the basis of race. Sharp Crow provided an update that Julius’s case had been reconferenced, or deferred until a later date, in the Supreme Court for the fifth time. Arizo- From left: Attorney Tamya Cox, Linda Toure, wife of the late Rep. Opio Toure; and (L-R) The late Lydia Polley, former OK-CADP chair, with Robyn Lemon Sellers and Bob Lemon, recipients of the 2014 Life- na Assistant Federal Public De- 2018 Opio Toure Courageous Advocate Award winner Randy Bauman Oklahoma time Abolitionist award, worked together with public defenders Randy Bauman and Jim Rowan to create the Bob Lemon Federal Public Defender. Capital Defense Attorney Scholarship Fund. fender Amanda Bass, attorney Photo by Darla Shelden. for Julius Jones, noted that the Photos by Darla Shelden. case has since been reconfer- enced once again. Bob Lemon Scholarship Fund “Last week we also received word that the Supreme Court re- conferenced Julius’s case again: formed to further educate capital that’s the sixth time now,” Bass said. defense attorneys Sharp Crow shared “one of By Darla Shelden Toure Courageous Advocate Thomas Hurley, both Oklaho- the best quotes regarding capi- City Sentinel Reporter Award, spoke about this impor- ma County Public Defenders. tal punishment” from a report tant coalition program. To date, 23 capital defense at- by the Death Penalty Informa- As the name implies, the “The coalition has provided torneys have benefited from tion Center, “Race is more likely mission of the Oklahoma Co- the help to make a difference in the Bob Lemon Scholarship to affect death sentencing than alition to Abolish the Death capitol defense by establishing Fund. smoking affects the likelihood Penalty (OK-CADP) is the abo- the Bob Lemon Capital Defense The Bob Lemon Scholarship of dying from heart disease,” lition of capital punishment. In Attorneys Scholarship Fund,” Selection Committee reviews the center’s report said. order to achieve this goal, one said Bauman, Supervisor of the all applications and makes Heath said, “Dr. Sharp Crow From left: Don Heath, OK-CADP chair; OK-CADP Lifetime Abolitionist Award re- cipient, Tom Gallagher; and attorney, Rex Friend. strategic objective is to reduce Capital Habeus Unit. granting decisions. The com- showed us the statistical docu- the number of new death sen- The program was started mittee is comprised of repre- mentation to establish racial dis- ty protocol using nitrogen hy- peace activist Tom Gallagher. tences in Oklahoma. when Bauman called upon the sentatives from the Federal parities in imposing the death poxia, or inert gas inhalation “Anne Murray’s 40 years of According to coalition board late Lydia Polley (1931 - 2017) Capital Habeas Unit, the Okla- sentences. She made it vividly (IGI). Until the new protocol is social justice work for these im- member Jim Rowan, one way OK-CADP chair at that time, homa Indigent Defense System, apparent that ‘racial disparities’ in place, all executions will re- portant organizations, and her to influence outcomes in death and Rowan to discuss the great defense attorneys at-large, and is a euphemism for racism. It main on hold. steadfast advocacy to abolish penalty cases is to maximize need for capitol case training OK-CADP. has been part of American his- Special guests in attendance the death penalty for the coali- the quality of legal representa- for defenders. Attorneys and investiga- tory from slavery, to lynchings, were Madeline and Anthony tion, more than qualifies her for tion through continuing educa- “The coalition said yes,” tors from the following orga- to today’s racial disparities.” Jones, parents of Julius Jones; the Phil Wahl Abolitionist of tion. Bauman added. “It has carried nizations are eligible to apply: According to Sharp Crow, Nancy Vollertsen, sister of the the Year Award,” said present- In 2013 OK-CADP estab- on and as a matter of fact they Oklahoma Indigent Defense Oklahoma has the highest per late Oklahoma death row ex- er Nathaniel Batchelder, OKC lished the Bob Lemon Capitol are helping to send a lawyer System (OIDS), Oklahoma capita execution rate in the oneree Greg Wilhoit; and Lin- Peace House director. Defense Attorney Scholarship and an investigator to training County Public Defender Office, modern age of executions. “The da Toure, wife of the late Opio Presenter Jim Rowan said, Fund. This program provides in May and July.” Tulsa County Public Defend- state is known for botched exe- Toure, a former Oklahoma state “During Randy Bauman’s many financial aid for local capital Because of the scholarship er Office, and Capital Conflict cutions, last execution of a juve- representative and anti-death years as head of the federal defense attorneys to attend na- program, Assistant Public De- list assigned to death penalty nile, and execution of the young- penalty advocate. habeus corpus division, he and tional training events to fur- fender Lydia Fields, from the case(s). est at the time of the crime,” she The names of the ten exoner- his colleagues have been re- ther their professional develop- Oklahoma County Public De- Oklahoma City philanthro- said. ees from Oklahoma’s death row, sponsible for reversing eigh- ment in the areas of trials, miti- fenders Office, will be going to pists and anti-death penalty In April 2015, the Oklahoma and the 21 people executed in teen death sentences. That is gation, appeals, and victim out- the famed Gerry Spence Trial advocates, the late Robert D. Death Penalty Review Commis- the United States since the 2017 a remarkable statistic which reach. Lawyer College in Wyoming Lemon (1929 - 2016) and his sion released its nearly 300-page OK-CADP Annual Meeting last would not have happened with- “The Bob Lemon scholar- and Meghan McGhee, a Tulsa daughter Robyn Lemon Sell- report with more than 45 recom- May, were read by Becky Van- out Randy’s hard work and ship fund was created to as- County Public Defender, will ers made the initial donation mendations to the state’s execu- Pool, of Catholic Charities and leadership.” sist capital trial attorneys learn be attending the Capital Miti- to establish the scholarship tion protocol. The study con- Susan Bishop with the First Bauman said, “Our unit has the special skills needed to de- gation Workshop II, a hands-on program. Additional dona- cluded that “Oklahoma’s death Unitarian Church of Oklahoma gotten relief for death row cli- fend people facing the death practical skills course in miti- tions will allow more scholar- penalty system is not working, City. ents through re-sentencing, penalty,” said Rowan, Oklaho- gation held in Kansas City. ships to be awarded. and without major changes, Board member Margaret some clemencies, even sent ma County Public Defender, “These lawyers love to get For more information re- Oklahoma risks executing inno- Cox announced the seven at- some clients to the street. One Capital Trial team. “Public de- trained,” Bauman said. “Thank garding how to apply for or do- cent people.” large board members that were day the death penalty will be fenders have had their budgets you, OK-CADP for making a nate to the Bob Lemon Capital Oklahoma has had a morato- elected that evening for the over, but until then you can slashed and no longer are able difference.” Defense Scholarship Fund, vis- rium on the death penalty since 2018-2019 term: Leslie Fitzhugh, count on the Capitol Habeus to send lawyers to the train- Other local capital defense it okcadp.org/legal-education October 2015 after the wrong Connie Johnson, Rev. Theodis Unit here to do it’s very best.” ing they need. The scholarship attorneys to receive funding or call 405-532-5443. drug, (potassium acetate instead Manning, Elizabeth Overman, Presenting the Lifetime Abo- fund helps defray the travel ex- this year were Cathy Ham- of potassium chloride) was Dr. Gilbert Parks, Jim Rowan litionist Award, board member penses to attend vital training.” marsten, Oklahoma County Checks to support the Schol- nearly used to execute Richard and herself. and attorney Rex Friend said, During the recent OK-CADP Public Defender’s Office - Ca- arship Fund can be sent to: Glossip. OK-CADP recognized “One of the things Opio Toure Annual Meeting & Dinner, held pital Trial Team; Melanie Free- OK-CADP, P.O. Box 713, Okla- The Oklahoma Department three members for their out- did 25 to 30 years ago was to be on April 21, Oklahoma Federal man-Johnson, Oklahoma Coun- homa City, OK 73101-0713. Indi- of Corrections later revealed standing service in support sure that we recognize the peo- Public Defender Randy Bau- ty Assistant Public Defender - cate “Bob Lemon Fund” in the that the wrong drug had also of ending the death penalty. ple who are generally nameless, man, recipient of the 2018 Opio Capital Unit; Nicole Burns, and memo line. been used in the January 2015 The Phil Wahl Abolitionist of but who do a lot of the work. execution of Charles Warner, the Year award went to social Tom Gallagher is one of those during which he said, “My body justice advocate Anne Murray; people. Working some 50 years is on fire.” the Opio Toure Courageous Ad- in the trenches, Tom reminds The Oklahoma DOC is cur- vocate award was received by us that we should speak up, Editor’s Notebook rently working with Attorney Federal Public Defender Ran- stand up, show up and some- General Mike Hunter’s office dy Bauman; and the Lifetime times act up.” to develop a new death penal- Abolitionist award was given to Gallagher accepted the Conservative Linda Murphy seeks GOP nod for award reluctantly saying, “I am honored, but in a way I feel a lit- Superintendent, local teachers return to classes tle sad even being offered this By Patrick B. McGuigan in education. We have seen academic and align with the award because it’s kind of like Editor the lack of leadership over the curriculum used by the teach- an athlete being awarded the last two weeks where the OEA er. Local schools should be al- most valuable player of a team From an editor’s notebook, union, which gave money to lowed to make decisions about with a losing record. We’ve had a conservative educator runs help elect Joy Hofmeister in their schools, students, meth- too many losses.” for superintendent of pub- 2014, took over leadership in ods and materials.” Event sponsors include First lic instruction, and local pub- our state capitol.” Murphy expressed concern Unitarian Church of Okla- lic schools reopen after the Sketching her motivations about the state of special edu- homa City, St. Charles Bor- strike/walkout. further, Murphy said “public cations, an area where she is romeo Catholic Church, Bob Linda Murphy, who nearly schools can provide excellence certified. Lemon Memorial Peace House, won the state superintendent’s in education when we allow She also said, “There is no The City Sentinel, Jim Row- job in 1994 against a popular teachers to teach without forc- ‘one-size’ fits all solution that an, Edmond Trinity Christian Democratic incumbent, en- ing experimental programs can be mandated that will im- Church, and Charities of Okla- tered the race for the Republi- into the classroom. That in- prove education.” And, she homa City. can nomination for that job. cludes the nationalized testing, added, “Oklahoma’s public- Murphy said she was run- which has been implemented school funding should be di- For more information, visit ning because “I believe Okla- as part of Hofmeister’s new rected to the classrooms. okcadp.org. homans want new leadership plan. Student testing should be These changes will provide an environment where students love learning and teachers love Faith Directory teaching.” Murphy, a multi-issue con- First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Ph. 235-4565 Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. servative, garnered 49.5 per- “In the heart of our city with a heart for the Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. cent support in 1994, running world.” 1201 N. Robinson Sunday @ 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday Holy Eucharist: 5 p.m. Ph. 232-4255 www.fbcokc.org NOON - Spanish Service, Weekday Masses: against Democratic incumbent Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 Mon-Fri. @ Noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation: Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sandy Garrett. That was the a.m. Wednesday: Dinner 5p.m.; Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Sat. 3:15 p.m. 3214 N. Lake Ave., OKC, OK 73118 only really close race of Gar- Bible Study 6 p.m. Thurs: SALT (Study & Lunch Ph. 525-2349 rett’s long service in the post. . Together) 11:45a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Pastor: Rev. John Metzinger Murphy was an education St. Joseph Old Cathedral N.W. 7th and Robinson Weekend Masses: Sat. @ 5 p.m., Sun. @ 8 advisor to Frank Keating, and 307 N.W. 4th St., OKC, OK 73101 www.stpaulsokc.org Ph. 235-3436 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. (V.N.) continued on page 7 Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter

The delivery of the new, larger green recycling carts to Oklahoma City residents has begun, but the carts are not to be used until July. Twitter photo.

OKC new green recycle carts arrive – Manny, a Curbside Chronicle vendor, holds a sample of the bouquets that will be sold during the Mother’s Day sales event but don’t use until July May11-13 in Oklahoma City. Photo provided. By Darla Shelden Westminster students join Curbside City Sentinel Reporter

Oklahoma City neighbor- Chronicle with Mother’s Day Flower hoods have received the deliv- ery of more than 75,000 new, Campaign to help the homeless large recycling carts. But the By Darla Shelden carts are not to be used until City Sentinel Reporter July. Since delivery of the new, After the success of two larger recycling carts began on recent Valentine’s Day cam- Feb. 26, crews have dropped off paigns, The Curbside Chron- about 2,500-3,000 per day. The icle wanted to expand its flo- City aims to complete deliv- ral sales to help more people ery all of the new 190,000-plus who are homeless. Soon af- carts by May 31. ter the holiday campaign, the “We’re thrilled with the en- eight grade class at Westmin- thusiasm these new carts are ster School reached out to get receiving,” says Jim Linn, the involved with the Curbside’s City’s solid waste superinten- mission. dent. “From emails to phone The sales of the Curbside calls and all over social media, Chronicle, a program of the the program is already prov- Homeless Alliance, provide a ing a great success. But people voice and employment oppor- should keep using their little tunities to people who are ex- blue bins until June 1, then use periencing homelessness. their new carts in July.” OKC residents are asked to continue using their “Little Blue” recycling bins The Curbside program has The new recycling program through June 1. Photo provided. expanded its product line roll-out schedule includes: to include local artist-de- Now through May 31: Large, signed wrapping paper around green recycling cart delivery to Christmas and flower bou- eligible customers. June 1: End quets for Valentine’s Day. of “Little Blue” bin recycling “After Valentine’s Day, we ty that is helping people earn “As part of our Community collection. No recycling col- got a lot of positive feedback money and end their home- Service Learning program at lection for one month. Ear- from the community and lessness. Westminster, our eighth grade ly July: Large, green recycling folks who wanted us to offer While at Westminster, the class has learned a lot about cart collection begins every flowers during other times students have built a class poverty and homelessness - other week. of year,” said Ranya Forgot- fund with proceeds from oth- especially in Oklahoma. The City will suspend all re- son, program director of The er curricular experiences like “Partnering with the Curb- cycling in June so crews can other-week recycling sched- at 405-297-2833. Curbside Chronicle program seventh grade businesses. side Chronicle on the Moth- transition from the side-load- ule will start. According to the city’s web- of the Homeless Alliance. Upon graduation, each class er’s Day flowers program has ing trucks used for “Little Blue” A public education campaign site, the new carts will hold “When the students at West- gets to determine how to in- really allowed us to apply to trucks with automated side is planned to teach people what about five times the amount of minster reached out, we were vest these funds. what we’ve learned to help arms for the new green carts and how to recycle in the green materials as the current blue thankful to be given the op- The class of 2018 chose to our community and people in During June, customers are en- carts. bins and will have wheels and portunity to grow the cam- sponsor The Curbside Chron- need.” couraged to store clean recy- When the new program a lid. The carts will also allow paign.” icle’s Mother’s Day flower Cate added, “Through our cling in their large green carts, starts, customers may keep residents to recycle cardboard. As part of Westminster campaign this May and sup- partnership with Curbside, or take their recycling to a lo- their current “Little Blue” bins The City’s current “Little School’s community service port their vendor program, of- we’ve been able to help de- cal drop-off center. and re-purpose them as they Blue” recycling bins are for re- learning curriculum, eighth fering case management and sign the bouquets, determine “We expect to see lots of choose or put them in their cycling plastics, glass, house- grade students focus on learn- supportive services to peo- a new location for where the very full carts during our first new big green cart for pickup. hold paper and aluminum. ing more about the issue of ple working their way out of flowers would be sold and few weeks of pick-up,” said “While we’d like to encour- For more information about poverty. The class collective- homelessness. even work to create a radio ad Linn. age everyone to give recycling the City’s trash and recycling ly decided to partner with an Sarah Cate, eighth grade to help promote sales.” The City will send out post- a try, we also recognize it’s not program, call Utilities Cus- organization in the communi- student at Westminster said, continued on page 8 cards to customers reminding for everyone,” said Linn. tomer Service at 405-297-2833. them to stop using their “Lit- For those who wish to opt Visit okc.gov/recycle for gen- tle Blue” bins, and letting them out of the recycling program, eral recycling program infor- know when their new, every- call Utilities Customer Service mation. Conservative Linda Murphy seeks GOP nod for Superintendent, local teachers return to classes

Editor’s Notebook contd. from page 6 resolution to OKC-AFT (Amer- ers who have so fiercely kept ican Federation of Teachers) in the focus on their students as served as a deputy Commis- March. We have rallied part- the movement continues to sioner of Labor for workforce ners, coordinated donations emerge.” education and training for the and nearly 20,000 meal de- Offering what the note called late Brenda Reneau. liveries, and even laid out the “words of encouragement” to welcome mat to teachers from staff, Rebecca Kaye, the acting — across the state.” superintendent of the Oklaho- Local classroom instruction Paula Lewis, head of the local ma City Public Schools, said, renewed on Monday (April 16) Board of Education, was quoted “Most of all, do not despair. with a call for direct political in the message to employees, Don’t you dare feel defeated. action aimed at the Novem- remarking, “Our board’s first You have proven that you are ber general election. Oklaho- responsibility is to improv- fearless. You have taught your ma City Public Schools spokes- ing outcomes for our students. students to stand up for what is man Beth Harrison announced While the fight for funding will right and for what you believe schools would extend the continue to be a part of our in. You have shown them how school day and add school days. work, the window for required to use their voices. They are The actions were necessitated state assessments is now com- going to look you in the eye on by lost instruction time during pressed, and we must provide Monday and see a warrior who the nine-day teacher strike. At relief to our partners who have fights for them, no matter what. first schools were scheduled to so graciously stepped in to fill “Today, I call on all Oklaho- run through May 31; school of- the gap for our students and mans -- educators, students, ficials in late April said the last families. ...” parents, city leaders and com- day would be May 29. The note from the district munity members - to bring Harrison included with her continued, “As the largest dis- the energy, teamwork, resolve, note to reporters the link to an trict in the state and the home and spirit we have witnessed email sent to teachers and oth- of our state Capitol, OKCPS is in the last two weeks into our er district employees. committed to being a leader classrooms, homes, offices and, In that missive, city school as this movement grows to in- maybe most importantly, to the officials said, “The OKCPS clude every Oklahoman who ballot box. Every single child Board of Education and admin- values the future of our state needs all of us to fight this hard istration have worked tirelessly and the vital institution of pub- for his or her education. Every to support our teachers since lic schools. We will continue to day. Together, we are stron- we brought the idea of a board listen to our dedicated teach- ger.” Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Westminster students join Curbside Chronicle with Mother’s Day Flower Campaign to help the homeless

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The Plant Shoppe staff has joined the students to give design guidance to vendors who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness how to make and sell flower bouquets. Small bouquets will be sold for $12, medium for $30 and large bouquets will be sold for $65. Every bouquet sold this Mother’s Day will be hand- The 2018 Cinco de Mayo OKC celebration will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 1 – 10 p.m. at Wiley Park. Facebook photos. assembled by vendors of The Curbside Chronicle, allow- ing them to learn and practice OKC Cinco de Mayo 2018 moves to new skills. Vendors wearing green Wiley Post Park Curbside Chronicle vests will By Darla Shelden be easy to spot while selling City Sentinel Reporter the small bouquets on side- walks, in public spaces and at The 2018 Oklahoma City intersections throughout the Cinco de Mayo celebration will Oklahoma City area from May be held on Sunday, May 6, from 10 - 13. 1 - 10 p.m. Through a partner- While working their way ship with the City of Oklaho- out of homelessness, Curbside ma City Parks Department and vendors will keep all proceeds Sister Cities OKC, this year’s from each bouquet sold. Cinco de Mayo event will take The Curbside Chronicle place for the first time at Wi- will also have pop-up booths ley Post Park, 2021 S. Robinson. located in three locations Adjacent to the Oklahoma Riv- - The Plaza District at DNA er, the park features a backdrop Over 20,000 people are expected to attend the 2018 OKC Cinco de Mayo event at Galleries at 1709 N.W. 16 St., of the Oklahoma City down- Wiley Post Park on May 6 to enjoy music, food, horse culture, business expo and inside Stella Nova Coffee at town skyline. many great activities for the kids. 4716 N. Western, and inside This free outdoor festival is of Leadership Square, at 211 N. Oklahoma City’s biggest His- Robinson in downtown Okla- William, an eighth grade student at Westminster School holds a sample bouquet panic event of the year cele- homa City. that will be available for Mother’s Day. Photo provided. brating the anniversary of the All proceeds from booth of sponsors including West- vendors to break down barri- Battle of Puebla, the sisterhood purchases will support The minster School, Fowler Auto- ers to traditional employment with Puebla, Mexico, and the Curbside Chronicle’s mission motive, Tyler Media, the Plant and develop time manage- unity of all of the communities of employing and empowering Shoppe and Oklahoma Flower ment, money management and in Oklahoma. men and women transitioning Market. social skills. Festivities will include live out of homelessness in Okla- The Curbside Chronicle is Street papers like The music, the Parade of Horses; homa City. the state’s first and only street Curbside Chronicle enable folkloric dancing; the Consul Flowers can be pre-ordered paper created to provide both people to earn enough mon- of Mexico, Rodolfo Quilantán; at CurbsideFlowers.org and a voice and employment op- ey to get into housing and end the crowning of Miss Cinco de picked-up at one of their pop- portunities for people who their homelessness. Mayo; great food, tons of swag up booths. are homeless. In addition to For more information about The free outdoor Cinco de Mayo 2018 festival is Oklahoma City’s biggest His- from sponsors and vendors; The campaign is made pos- providing a source of income, The Curbside Chronicle, visit panic event of the year. and a variety of family friendly sible through the generosity The Curbside works with its TheCurbsideChronicle.org. activities. turnout from families all over Latino Cultural Center, Mex- More than 20,000 people are Oklahoma. ican Cultural and Humani- expected to participate in this “This free community event ties Association of Oklaho- year’s event. would not be possible without ma, ChoiceMatters, ChoiceMat- The Cinco de Mayo celebra- the support of many communi- ters for Kids, Client Manage- Cathy Costello will fight bureaucratic tion takes place each year in ty organizations and sponsors ment Resources (CMR), Tinker Mexico and around the world, who understand the impor- Federal Credit Union, Super- overreach, promoting an environment where to commemorate the histor- tance of keeping traditions and mercado Morelos, Burritos Tin- ic Battle of Puebla that took culture alive and sharing those -Tan, Chicas Tax Service, and private sector job creation is welcomed. place on May 5,1862, when the experiences will all Oklaho- Alterra Home Loans. Mexican Army defeated the oc- mans,” Ruiz said. “OKC Cinco de Mayo is the cupying French forces. “Many organizations have perfect example of what a com- “We are really looking for- joined to make this all day cel- munity can build when part- As a business owner and entrepreneur for the past 43 years, I know that an effective Labor Commissioner must be committed to protecting our Oklahoma neighbors, both ward to coming together as a ebration of culture, history ners come together with com- wage earners and employers. community and celebrating and heritage a hallmark of free mon purpose and clear vision,” the rich cultural diversity that community events for Oklaho- Ruiz added. I want to create a job-friendly business environment for you and future generations. makes up Oklahoma City,” said ma,” said Ruiz. Proceeds from the event will I support job creation through the private sector, uncompromised workplace safety, Robert Ruiz, President Scis- This year’s sponsors and go to benefit in-school and af- and addressing mental health in the workplace. sortail Community Develop- partners include: Scissortail ter-school cultural arts pro- ment Corporation. “The level Community Development Cor- grams. of interest in this year’s event poration, The City of Oklaho- For sponsorship or vendor Get to know Cathy. Promote Job Creation has surpassed that of previous ma City Parks Department, Sis- information, call Luis Hidalgo years, so we expect a very good ter Cities of OKC, Oklahoma at 405-360-1200. • Founded her first business as a It is the creative energy of the private sector means to fund her college education that generates real jobs and wealth providing 85% of jobs in Oklahoma. Cathy will partner • Worked in education in Texas and with the Department of Commerce to Oklahoma promote job creation and reduce overreaching government regulations that destroy real job growth. • Provided the venture capital for Cathy and Mark's first successful business which began with a card table and two Improve Workplace Safety

folding chairs A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. Cathy will collaborate witht he As a small business owner, Cathy's • Worker's Compensation Commission per Title expertise includes sales, marketing, 85a to identify those businesses that would bookkeeping, crafting policy, setting benefit from the underutilized "Safety Pays" consultation program which enables appointments, even managing employers to reduce worker's comp rates by janitorial duties reducing workplace.

Cathy and Mark founded 8 businesses • Address Workplace Mental Health in 6 industries around the world and Cathy remains a working partner and Mental illness is the leading cause of work performance loss, the 2nd leading cause of owner today absenteeism and accounts for 30% of disability claims. 1 in 4 Oklahomans suffer • National speaker who has impacted with a mental health and substance abuse state and federal mental health issue and costs employers $600 million legislation dollars in additional medical costs each year.

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AUTHORIZED AND PAID FOR BY CATHY COSTELLO FOR LABOR COMMISSIONER 2018 Page 9 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Costello seeks Labor It’s Gonna Be May’s First Friday nomination, Pinnell aims Gallery Walk! Staff Report sical journey together at race for lieutenant as a raucous big string The Paseo Arts District’s band and whittled it First Friday Gallery Walk for down to just the fam- governor May will take place on Friday, ily, often playing un- Staff Report sues of mental health. Costel- May 4, 6 -10 p.m. The Gallery plugged and strolling lo has been instrumental in Walk will have over 20 galleries to meet the needs of Cathy Costello filed for the passing major landmark state featuring more than 80 artists venues, audiences and state Commissioner of La- and federal legislation to im- who will host opening recep- themselves. bor job in April. She will face prove how employers address tions, promising something for No matter what state Rep. Leslie Osborn as mental health needs in the everyone. you’re craving, the they each seek the Republican workplace. Cathy Costello Don’t miss the opening re- food trucks featured nomination for the post. Primary elections are er, Pinnell has earned the en- ception for contemporary per- at May’s First Friday Costello finished the latest scheduled for June 26; the gen- dorsement of U.S. Reps. Jim ceptual artist Jason Wilson. will have you covered! fiscal quarter with more than eral election will be on Nov. 6. Bridenstine and Steve Russell, As a child, Wilson watched his In the mood for Mexi- $520,000.00 in her campaign Republican Lieutenant Gov- philanthropist Ann Felton, In- grandmothers design, assemble can food? The Chosen coffers. Her donors include a ernor candidate, entrepre- surance Commissioner John and sew his family’s quilts Juan Mexican Kitch- wide cross-section of business neur, and small business own- Doak, former Republican Na- Today, Wilson gives new life en specializes in au- owners, educators, doctors, er Matt Pinnell was joined by tional Committeemen Steve to old concepts influenced by thentic Mexican street and ranchers. his wife Lisa and their four Fair and Lynn Windel, and the his grandmothers’ quilts with food, with everything “It makes me feel very opti- children, as he officially filed first Republican woman Floor his show Hardline. Perceptual made from scratch Twilight mistic about Oklahoma when for the job in April. Leader in state history, Pam Art asks its audience to visual- and cooked to order. I meet people just as dedi- “I’m running for Lieuten- Peterson. ly or emotionally interact with Looking to try some- thing and a variety of live entertain- cated to our future as I am,” ant Governor because state A press release sent to The the design. Some Perceptual Art new and quirky? Yum Pig will ment all within walking dis- Cathy Costello said in a press government is broken and we City Sentinel and other news appears to shimmer and shift be there serving up porky dish- tance. Five restaurants and a release. “When I share my continue to govern from one organizations described Pin- while other designs may provide es that visitors are sure to dig. handful of shops round out the vision of finally addressing crisis to another,” said Pin- nell as “a proud Oklahoman a sense of serenity and grace. By We didn’t forget about dessert Paseo’s unique atmosphere. mental health as a labor is- nell. “It’s time we put a stop to who has devoted his profes- bringing his designs to life, Wil- – Zebra Snow will have a tasty The City Sentinel newspaper sue, saving lives and money the carousel of the same sta- sional career to advancing son hopes to delight and inspire variety of classic and sugar-free is a proud supporter of the Pas- by improving workplace safe- tus quo career politicians, and our conservative causes and others. The show will run May snow cones for you to choose eo Arts Association and the Pas- ty, and preparing our kids for start addressing the challeng- principles. Matt served as the 4 - 28 in the Paseo Art Space at from. eo Arts District. the workforce of tomorrow, I es facing our state.” Oklahoma Republican Party 3022 Paseo. The Paseo is Oklahoma City’s always see Republicans nod- Coming off a successful last Chairman, where he focused Enjoy a live music perfor- Unique Arts Destination, locat- For more information, call ding their heads in agreement. quarter of 2017, where Pinnell on charting a new course for mance by Casey & Minna, a lo- ed between N.W. 27th & 30th the Paseo Arts Association at These are conservative issues led and nearly doubled the the state party and helped de- cal fiddle and guitar duo who Streets and Walker & Hudson. (405) 525-2688 or email at aman- we must prioritize.” fundraising of his opponents, liver incredible victories for perform folk, contemporary Each First Friday, Paseo galler- [email protected]. Visit thepas- The $570,896.35 total cam- Pinnell says “Every day we are the hard-working men and pop, oldies and original music. ies offer special themed exhib- eo.org/join for membership in- paign donations thus far in- crisscrossing the State listen- women of Oklahoma and their Casey & Minna began their mu- its, refreshments, guest artists formation. cludes $274,329 raised in the ing to voters, building on our families.” first quarter of 2018, including impressive 77 county cam- The youngest state Repub- an additional personal loan paign that is already knocking lican Party chairman in the donated by Cathy Costello doors, and sharing our vision country at the time of his herself. of conservative leadership election, Matt helped the par- Costello is a co-founder of that Oklahoma families and ty secure all five congressio- several businesses, both do- small businesses deserve.” nal seats and every statewide mestic and international, A former Chairman of the elected office simultaneously and is a sought-after national Oklahoma Republican Party for the first time in Oklahoma speaker and advocate on is- and national grassroots lead- history.

At the Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, members of the McGuigan family celebrating recently after Opa (Pat) received the Excalibur Award for his service to the Knights of Columbus Chief Justice Kane Assembly and the Church. From left: Darrel Johnson, daughter Elise and wife Erin; Stefan, Opa (Patrick B. McGuigan), Andy, Pey- ton, Matthew, Josef, Rachel, Becky and Pam (Oma). Photo by Joe Dunaway, for The City Sentinel.

Latest Chickasaw ‘land fix’ attempt came in federal measure, and fell barely short of passage By Patrick B. McGuigan session of Congress. Three- ly in support of the changes to Editor quarters of the 24 Democratic benefit tribal businesses, al- representatives who voted for lowing Indian Nations to gain A long-anticipated attempt to the bill had received campaign the labor law exemption federal “fix” dubious federal trust land contributions from the Chicka- officials granted to the Chicka- decisions, advocated for the saw Nation. … saw in 2015. But some Republi- Chickasaw Nation’s leadership, “And the Chickasaw Nation cans and conservatives were fell barely short of passage this is only one of more than half uneasy about the land fix pro- past month. a dozen tribes that have em- vision tucked into the proposal. With both of the Sooner ployed lobbyists to work on the On the other side of the par- State’s U.S. Senators in sup- issue. Holly Cook Macarro, a tisan aisle, Democratic mem- port of a procedural move, the lobbyist who has worked on the bers of Congress usually sup- “Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act” issue for the Pechanga Band of portive of measures backed by CHECK was only five votes short of the Luiseño Indians in California, the powerful National Con- OUT OUR 60 needed to advance toward raised over $400,000 for a com- gress of American Indians enactment. mittee supporting Hillary Clin- (which backed this proposal) WEB SITE Oklahoma’s House members ton’s 2016 presidential cam- were opposed to adding more www.City-Sentinel.com had previously backed the pro- paign, according to The Wash- tribes to the labor law exemp- posal, although it would have ington Post.” tion. Perhaps the most prom- carved into legislative stone If the “labor sovereignty” inent Senate Democrat who trust decisions that have ad- bill had passed, it would have straddled the issue was U.S. vantaged Chickasaw gambling changed language in the In- Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wis- venues at the expense of small- dian Regulatory Gaming Act consin, who voted to the let EXPERIENCE er tribes and the state of Okla- (IGRA) adding a new provi- the measure advance in the un- FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK homa as a whole. sion to the definition of “Indi- successful “cloture” vote two Friday, May 4, 2018 • 6-10pm The federal legislation had at an lands.” The new provision weeks ago. ARTS DISTRICT least three different bill num- read: “(C) any lands in the State Indianz.com reported “The Live Music: Casey & Minna bers as it moved through the of Oklahoma that are within Chickasaws operate the largest Food Trucks: Chosen Juan Mexican Kitchen, Yum Pig and Zebra Snow House and Senate in recent the boundaries of a former res- gaming facility in the world. months. According to The New ervation (as defined by the Sec- The tribe also operates more In the Paseo Art Space at 3022 Paseo: York Times, “lobbyists work- retary of the Interior) of a fed- casinos than any other in Okla- Paintings by Jason Wilson “Hardline” May 4-28 ing for the Chickasaw Nation, erally recognized Indian tribe.” homa or the United States.” based in Oklahoma, have re- The majority of national The New York Times, in a re- Local and national art, great food, art classes and plenty of shopping! ported receiving more than news coverage made no men- cent news story, pointed out, $1.6 million in payments from tion of the land issue, focus- “More than half a million peo- the tribe on federal disclosures ing instead on provisions that ple are employed by casinos that cite the Tribal Labor Sov- would have made permanent and affiliated resorts on tribal ereignty Act as among their a controversial exemption the trust land, and a vast majority ‘specific lobbying issues’ dur- National Labor Relations Board are not citizens of tribes. Thou- ing that time. Over the same (NLRB) gave to the Chickasaw sands employed in other tribal period, the tribe has contribut- in 2015. As reported by Indianz. enterprises could have been af- ed at least $3 million to federal com, that “ruling is the first fected as well.” candidates and committees. and only of its kind.” U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R- “In 2015, the House passed The measure created cross- Moore, a member of the Chick- the legislation, which the Sen- pressures on members of Con- asaw Nation, co-sponsored the #FirstFridayPaseo 405.525.2688 • thepaseo.org ate did not vote on during that gress. Republicans were large- legislation. Page 10 www.city-sentinel.com May 2018 ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Painted Sky Opera’s “Three Decembers” at Civic Center May 11 and 13 Staff Report phisticated and ac- cessible music, Oklahoma City – The Paint- Painted Sky Op- ed Sky Opera company’s pro- era’s leaders believe duction of “Three Decembers” “Three Decem- (by Jake Heggie) is coming for bers” will appeal to two performances (May 11 and both lovers of musi- May 13) at the Civic Center cal theatre and op- Muck Hall in downtown Okla- era. The production homa City. premiered at Hous- Based on a play by Terrence ton Grand Opera in McNally, this opera by modern 2008 with famed so- American composer Jake Heg- prano Frederica von gie follows an aging Broadway Stade in the lead star over 20 years as her adult role and has since children deal with the fallout been produced all of their upbringing and learn over the country Each year, the Paseo Arts Festival draws over 60,000 people who come to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of this the shocking secret that their by opera compa- popular event. Photos provided. mother has been keeping from nies both large and them. During her long career small. Painted Sky on the stage, Madeline Mitchell Opera’s production Paseo Arts Festival 2018 set for has neglected her children and, is the Oklahoma premiere. covers are Megan Berti (Made- as they reach adulthood, still The cast members for this leine), and Autumn West (Bea- Memorial Weekend seems to care little for what production include Catherine trice). matters to them. Her daughter McDaniel as Madeleine, Katie The Painted Sky produc- Festival draws thou- continued from page 1 Beatrice idolizes her long-dead Bolding as Beatrice, and An- tion of “Three Decembers” will sands of people who father while being stuck in an dré Chiang as Charlie. be at the Freede Little The- also include dozens of musi- come to enjoy the unhappy marriage herself. The artistic staff or accom- atre in the Civic Center, at 8 cians and other live perform- sights, sounds, and Meanwhile, Madeline’s son plished professionals includes p.m. on Friday May 11, and 2 ers on three stages. The South tastes of this popular Charlie is losing his partner Stage Director: Rob Glaubitz, p.m. on Sunday May 13. Tick- Stage will feature talent such event. (whose name Madeline can’t Music Director: Jan McDan- ets can be purchased during as Kyle Dillingham and Horse- As the Paseo Arts even remember) to AIDS. The iel, Technical Director: Scott business hours at 201 N. Walker shoe Road, Jahruba & the Jah- Association’s largest tangled nature of their family Hynes, Costume Designer: Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102. mystics, and Edgar Cruz and annual fundraiser, history is revealed in both hu- Dayna Brown, Stage Manager: The box office and ticket sales the Brave Amigos. the festival helps to morous and tragic moments Megan Guerra, Assistant Mu- number is 405.297.2264. The North Stage will spot- support arts events over three Christmases each sic Director: Joe Fitzgerald, For further information, vis- light some of the Festival’s in the Paseo year- separated by a decade. and Assistant Stage Director: it: paintedskyopera.org/three- most popular acts including round. Accentuated by Heggie’s so- Claire Choquette. Assisting as decembers . Phil Smith & the Blend Project, Festival attend- Paxton Pennington and Mela- ee Anne Day Lykes nie Tucker. said, “I have gone ev- In addition to the visiting ery year for the past artists and food vendors, the 12 - 15 years…good Paseo Arts District’s restau- food, music, and rea- The official artwork for the 2018 Paseo Arts Festival rants and galleries will be open sonably priced art.” was created by artist Collin D. Rosebrook. during Festival hours. Many The Paseo Arts galleries will host special ex- District is home to 22 galler- hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. May hibits and new artists during ies all within walking distance 26 and 27 and from 10 a.m. - 6 the event weekend. to restaurants, shopping, non- p.m. May 28. The children’s area, which profit organizations, and other The City Sentinel is a proud is moving back to the corner of businesses. sponsor of the Paseo Arts Fes- 29th and Dewey, will allow fu- The OKC Party Bus will run tival. ture artists to explore the arts every 15 minutes to the parking For a complete schedule of through family friendly activi- lot at First Christian Church at events, visit thepaseo.org/fes- ties. N.W. 36th and Walker, making tival or for more information Each year, the Paseo Arts it easy to park and ride. Shuttle call 405-525-2688. PASEO ARTS FESTIVAL MAY 26-28, 2018 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10AM - 8PM • MONDAY, 10AM - 5PM

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MUSIC SCHEDULE SOUTH STAGE SAT. MAY 26 5:15-6:15 .....Mallory Eagle 10:30-11:15 .Buddy South 6:30-7:30 ..... Grant Adams 11:30-12:15 .Metro School of Dance 7:45-8:45 .....Dresden Bombers 12:30-1:15 ...13 Seeds 9:00-10:00 ...Jahruba & The Jahmystics 1:30-2:30 .....Magic Munchbox NORTH STAGE SUN. MAY 27 2:45-3:45 .....Packing for Pluto 10:30-11:15 .Adam Miller 4:00-5:00 .....Dirty 86’d 11:30-12:15 .Jane Mays 5:15-6:15 .....Ciara Brooke 12:30-1:15 ...Jaesen Pemberton 6:30-7:30 .....Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Rd 1:30-2:30 ..... Larry Whaley 7:45-8:45 ..... Pax 2:45-3:45 .....Sam Kahre 9:00-10:00 ...ARANEA 4:00-5:00 .....Richelle Sigrist NORTH STAGE SAT. MAY 26 5:15-6:15 .....Rozlyn Zora 10:30-11:15 .Amanda Howle 6:30-7:30 .....Stephen Salewon 11:30-12:15 .Panhandlers 7:45-8:45 .....Paxton Pennington 12:30-1:15 ...A. Christopher Oxsen 9:00-10:00 ... Spunk Adams SPONSORS: 1:30-2:30 .....Jessica Tate & The Flath 5ths SOUTH STAGE MON. MAY 28 Thank You 2:45-3:45 .....Michael Fresonke Jazz Combo 10:15-11:00 .Astral Planes 4:00-5:00 .....Cameron. 11:15-12:00 .Okie Stompers ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:15 .....Darren Cipponeri 12:15-1:15 ... Gray Wolf 6:30-7:30 .....Sophia Massad 1:30-2:30 ..... Aaliim Bellydance Academy 7:45-8:45 .....Ken Pomeroy 2:45-3:45 .....Edgar Cruz & The Brave Amigos 9:00-10:00 ...Phil Smith & The Blend Project 4:00-5:00 ..... Electric Okie Test SOUTH STAGE SUN. MAY 27 NORTH STAGE MON. MAY 28 10:30-11:15 .Howard Brady Band RICHARD TURMAN 10:15-11:00 .Rick Smith 20 East Bowman Ave. Edmond, Ok 73034 T. 405-687-6802 11:30-12:15 .Heartbreak Rodeo C. 405-990-6002 11:15-12:00 .Keathley F. 1-888-270-2046 [email protected] 12:30-1:15 ...NoiseBleedSound 12:15-1:15 ...Edgar Cruz proud partner of 1:30-2:30 .....Johnny Manchild & 1:30-2:30 .....Casey & Minna The Poor Bastards 2:45-3:45 ..... Melanie Tucker DAVID NEFF & 2:45-3:45 .....The Unlikely Blues Band 4:00-5:00 .....First Look 4:00-5:00 .....Free Beat Experiment SUZANNE PECK fitzsimmons architects

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