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Page 4 Page 7 STV Dance & Singing Camp set for March, 5K Run in June Return to “Greater Tuna” with CityRep COMMENTARY Will the state government of Oklahoma really forego hundreds of millions in annual revenues in return for a few million? casinos were put into trust for 1988 casino sites pursuant to non-gaming purposes with no 25 USC 2719 as state approved. federal review. Now the valid- While the Step Up plan’s first ity of those deeds/casino eligi- steps were not approved in a bility are at issue in the Tenth state House vote on Feb. 12, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals proposals to enact a “land fix” case of Comanche Nation v Zin- in return for a small boost in ke. state government revenues Against this backdrop the should be avoided. Step Up tax plan, with dice and If passed at the state Capitol, roulette expansion included, and once published in the Fed- had a provision in it, to act as a eral Register, it would be feder- Proceeds from 2018 Chef’s Feast will benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Programs. Photo provided. vehicle to allow for a compact ally approved and would elim- amendment to approve these inate the State of Oklahoma’s Chef’s Feast 2018 set to benefit four to five dozen suspect post- continued on page 4 By Patrick B. McGuigan hungry kids in Oklahoma Editor By Darla Shelden Bank’s Food for Kids Programs. ativity in a setting that sup- Absent state approval for off- City Sentinel Reporter Co-chairing this year’s soiree ports a cause we as Oklaho- reservation gaming and a cou- are Chef Rob Johnson from US mans should support. The fact ple of exceptions which don’t The Regional Food Bank Foods and Chef Don Thiery this event generates support to apply to Oklahoma, the In- of Oklahoma will host its 31st from Guckenheimer Café Par- feed children in need of food dian Gaming Regulatory Act annual Chefs’ Feast on Tues- ticipating restaurants and chefs across the state is not only (IGRA) prohibited gaming on day, April 10 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. include: Chef Michael Paske, humbling, but life changing.” post-1988 acquired Indian trust at the National Cowboy & Café 7; Chef Rob Farris, Gages The evening will feature a land unless it was on a reser- Western Heritage Museum in Steakhouse; Chef Aaron Miles, raffle, wine pull and silent auc- vation (tribal jurisdiction) – or Oklahoma City. That evening Park Avenue Grill; The Drake; tion. The auction includes trips in Oklahoma, where no reser- guests will enjoy complimenta- Chef Eddie Hartwick, SONIC to New York, Tuscany, Costa vation existed, a former reser- ry beverages and food prepared Drive-In Culinary Innovations Rica, Ireland, Hawaii, Florida, vation which again required by some of the metro area’s fin- and Whole Foods. Greece; an Alaskan cruise; and tribal jurisdiction because both est chefs and restaurants. Chef Johnson said, “Chefs’ a James Bond European experi- categories were to be treated Proceeds from this derby- Feast is an amazing event be- ence, including stops in Swit- the same. themed, food tasting event cause it gives me the opportu- zerland, France and Italy. Over the next two decades, will benefit the Regional Food nity to share my culinary cre- continued on page 6 four to five dozen Oklahoma Diversity Center brings organizations together to aid LGBTQ community By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

Oklahoma City’s first non- profit agency to provide Gen- der Diverse/LGBTQ health services opened its doors on Feb. 12. About 60 people at- tended an open house event at the Diversity Center of Okla- homa’s new location at 2242 N.W. 39 St. Visitors toured the From left, Democratic Reps. Mickey Dollens and Collin Walke of Oklahoma City, and Republican Auditor/Inspector Gary facility, enjoyed refreshments, Jones. Photo provided. and heard comments from a number of the Diversity Cen- ter staff, support personnel and House Democrats partner with Rev. Neil Coffman enters the new Diversity Center of Oklahoma located at 2242 patrons. N.W. 39 St., directly across the street from Expressions Church where he is pastor. Attendees included friends Photo by Darla Shelden. Republican Auditor & Inspector on and supporters of the Center as well as the many organization- M.D., Vice President Nathan ties from putting in floors to bipartisan revenue package al members that are occupying Watson, Treasurer; Cori Taber; painting walls. CapitolBeatOK table donations ($106 million). District.” Young said the north- neighboring office space in the Sue C. Jacobs PhD; Andrew “The community has really Staff Report Total Revenue: $554 million east side of Oklahoma City, “was 5,400 square foot facility. Moore LPC; Philip Rightout; supported us in every effort,” “This is a plan, that if backed the worst impacted” by EITC The Diversity Center is made Dezea De’Alessandro; and Rus- said Blair. “We want this to be Oklahoma House Democrats by Republican leadership, elimination in prior budget cy- up of LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, sell Rooms. a real community center. We have partnered with state Audi- we feel can pass through the cle. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Kelley Blair, the Diversity want people to feel safe and tor and Inspector Gary Jones to House,” said Rep. Emily Virgin, In addition to Rep. Young, Intersex, and Asexual) profes- Center’s CEO and executive comfortable coming here and create a revenue package to help D-Norman. “It fairly spreads Oklahoma City members of the sionals and their supporters. director said that prior to the know that they have ownership end the state’s current budget the tax burden across multiple House Democratic Caucus in- The Center’s board mem- Center’s opening, individuals here.” crisis and provide teachers and socioeconomic groups, and it clude Mickey Dollens, Collin bers include: Jordan Haygood, frequently dropped by and of- A special ribbon cutting cer- state employees with a pay raise. funds government without more Walke, Cyndi Munson, Jason acting President: Ruth Seaman fered to help with various du- continued on page 6 “One of the primary issues dangerous budget cuts.” Lowe, Jason Dunnington, For- we had with the Step Up Okla- The House Democratic rest Bennett, and Scott Inman homa plan was that the primary plan includes restoration of (Del City), all of whom support source of its funding came from the Earned Income Tax Credit the proposal. A note to advertisers and regressive taxes,” said House (EITC) for low-income Oklaho- Auditor and Inspector Jones, Minority Leader Steve Kouplen, mans. State Rep. George Young, a Republican, issued a sepa- potential advertisers D-Beggs. “This plan raises a D-Oklahoma City, said in an rate press release which did Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule similar amount of revenue, but it email note to The City Sentinel, not stress the fourth item in for next 4 months. does so in a way that is equita- “I do continue to push for rein- the House minority caucus re- ble for both high- and low-wage statement of EITC because of lease (the cap on itemized de- April 2018 edition earners.” what it means directly to my ductions). In his release, Jones Ad space reservation: Tuesday, March 20 The plan’s details (revenue commented, “Instead of the one- Ad content deadline: Thursday, March 22 for Fiscal Year 2019): size fits all, sweeping revenue May 2018 edition 1 An increase of the first 36 bill that failed ..., I’m proposing Ad space reservation: Tuesday, April 24 months of gross production tax a simpler measure that I hope Ad content deadline: Thursday, April 26 on oil and gas from 2 percent to 5 both sides can agree to.” percent ($200 million). Jones said that measure could June 2018 edition 2 A 75-cent tax on cigarettes “generate approximately $448 Ad space reservation: Tuesday, May 22 and little cigars ($135 million). million in revenue and is suffi- Ad content deadline: Thursday, May 24 3 A 3-cent per gallon tax in- cient to fund a $5,000 pay raise July 2018 edition crease on gasoline and 6-cent for teachers and raises for state Ad space reservation: Tuesday, June 19 per gallon tax on diesel ($113 mil- employees. To make this hap- Ad content deadline: Thursday, June 21 lion). pen, both sides are being asked 4 Implementing a cap on to give a little.” itemized deductions at $17,000 NOTE: Editor Pat McGuigan per household excluding chari- Rep. George Young contributed to this report. Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Free speech Chronology: UCO keeps contract with Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis By Patrick B. McGuigan Gayly reporter, quoted Prof. Editor Churchill saying, “We don’t want someone who is not ‘re- Ken Ham of Answers in search’ based and also says Genesis (AiG) was invited, discriminatory things about then disinvited, then invited the LGBTQ community to again to speak on March 5 at come on campus without UCO the University of Central Okla- students knowing that their homa (UCO) in Edmond. The student fees went to this or at raging controversy that un- least provides a counter point folded over several weeks early to debate him.” Before freedom this semester got massive at- of speech prevailed, Rachel tention. Watson of the Student Alliance After copies of contracts for Equality (SAFE) said that made it clear UCO was “on the her members were not part of hook” when the speech was the dis-invite. canceled – and after voices Oklahoma City University Law Profes- The original Ham spike vis- across the spectrum expressed sor Andrew Spiropolous led a chorus it drew wide criticism. James outrage over what seemed like of voices in higher education and the Davenport, political science suppression of speech – Ham broader community denouncing UCO’s professor at another tax-fi- initial decision to disinvite a speaker was put back on the campus from the group “Answer in Genesis.” nanced institution (Rose State schedule. He will anchor a day Photos provided. College in Midwest City) said, devoted not only to his topic, “I think the trend of attempt- Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn of Muskogee. File photo by Patrick B. McGuigan. but to principles of free speech. ing to prevent those we dis- Early on, administrators as- agree with from voicing their serted they did not cancel the opinions in public is a danger- Conservative legislators join former engagement. The student body ous one.” president who formally pulled Law Professor Andrew Spi- U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn in proposing the plug did not cast stones at ropoulos of Oklahoma City officials. However, he said he University told this reporter, was “attacked” and “intimidat- “This incident is just the lat- state budget reforms ed” for having made the invita- est example of the spreading Staff Report sure state government is “School districts could be tion to Ham (initially on behalf plague of political censorship spending current tax money allowed flexibility to use any of a student group). on college campuses. … Weak- Several Republican State wisely, with real performance part of their property tax rev- Ham then said on the AiG kneed university administra- Representatives in February audits. … enue on teacher pay if they website that his group had two tors, fearing that students of- joined with former U.S. Sen. “There are many ways to wished, instead of being re- signed contracts. fended by ideas they don’t Tom Coburn in proposing a balance the budget and give stricted to current uses such A December 4 contract from want to hear will file grievanc- path to a teacher pay raise teachers a $5,000 pay raise, as buildings. This reform also AiG had the signature of Vice es or foment disorder, increas- without a tax increase. Much the combined cost of which would require a vote of the President of Student Affairs Lindsey Churchill, Associate Profes- ingly give in to these demands sor of History and Director, Women’s of the text of their joint state- is about $760 million. … State people. Myron Pope, while a January Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student and pressure the sponsors of ment follows. revenue is up $812.5 million “Administration costs in our 18 document bore the signature Center, was enthusiastic about the events to avoid or even dis-in- “We appreciate the members over last year. … state’s colleges are 70 percent of Drew Duke, an assistant University of Central Oklahoma’s deci- vite controversial speakers.” of Step Up Oklahoma for their “Moreover, a bill held over higher than the national aver- vice president for administra- sion to disinvite a “creation science” A trio of state legislators had civic leadership in address- from last year, for Medicaid au- age. Reducing such adminis- tive affairs. The latter bore the speaker. promised to look at UCO’s de- ing the issue of balancing our dits, would remove people no trative costs to the national av- imprimatur (dated Jan. 11) of tacked by a very vocal group cision-making. State Rep. Kev- state budget, raising teacher longer eligible for Medicaid in erage would save the state over Brad Morelli, legal counsel. on campus that has little toler- in Calvey, R-Oklahoma City, pay and reforming state gov- Oklahoma. This one bill would $300 million per year. … There As initial controversy raged, ance for opposing viewpoints.” commented, “Bullying and in- ernment processes. We share generate savings of at least $86 are many ways to reform our University of Central Oklaho- Oklahoma City’s Gayly timidating people to squelch their goals. million, and as Arkansas’ re- education system to make sure ma President Don Betz sought newspaper detailed that a fac- free speech are disgraceful “We want to provide teach- cent experience shows, more more of our tax dollars are go- to stem anger, proclaiming, ulty member and at least some anywhere -- but even more so ers a $5,000 pay raise and are likely up to $240 million, which ing to teacher pay, rather than “our doors are open to any who students backed the dis-invite. on our college campuses.” In confident there will be a per- savings could be applied to to excessive administration wish to express their ideas Jordan Redman reported that contrast, two legislators with manent teacher pay raise this more efficient uses in our bud- and other non-teacher costs.” so long as student and public Lindsey Churchill, Associate close ties to UCO declined to year with or without a tax in- get. Former U.S. Sen. Coburn safety is preserved.” He also Professor of History and Di- comment as the contretemps crease. We also must balance “Cutting out corporate wel- commented, “For too long, bu- said, “Our campus communi- rector, Women’s Research Cen- drew national, and then inter- our budget, which will also fare subsidies to the wind in- reaucrats have grown Okla- ty is composed of many people ter and BGLTQ+ Student Cen- national, attention. happen with or without a tax dustry, often owned by foreign homa state government with- and organizations that offer ter, said students active at the Local criticism of the dis-in- increase. … companies, could generate up out being audited. The sensible various viewpoints on many center “had a 30 minute con- vite came not only from con- “We also believe that the to $172 million annually. reforms offered here will help topics. A diverse group of stu- versation where students ex- servatives but also from pro- people of Oklahoma are right- “Using existing funds from raise teacher pay and right-size dents posed questions about pressed their dismay and also gressive voices. Lynn Green, a ly suspicious of state govern- the Commissioners of the Land Oklahoma’s government with- the decision to invite Mr. Ham reminded [student body Presi- retired Oklahoma City public ment. The Health Department Office could also provide ad- out a tax increase. Medicaid to campus.” He said “reports dent Stockton] of his promise school educator, said, “I think scandal shows that there still is ditional millions for a teach- audits, eliminating corporate that the LGBTQ community to support women and the LG- that disinviting Hamm is the a great deal of wasteful spend- er pay raise, without reduc- wind subsidies, TSET reform, prevented Mr. Ham from being BTQ+ community on campus.” wrong strategy. Hamm gets to ing, ‘bloat’ and ‘mission creep’, ing any current payments to and better use of funds from invited to campus are inaccu- Churchill continued, “The claim martyrdom. Better to in- and even corruption. … school districts and without the Commissioners of the Land rate and unfair to members of students didn’t want Ham to vite and refute.” “The Office of Manage- dipping into the current princi- Office are common-sense pro- our campus community.” come to campus (or at least al- Another passionate liberal, ment and Enterprise Services pal corpus of the School Land posals that are long overdue.” But Stockton Duvall, the stu- low him to have a debate) in Carl Owen, also said the dis- (OMES) has over 1,200 employ- Trust. … Lawmakers who are a part dent body president who origi- part because he has never been invite was wrong: “I can dis- ees who are supposed to catch “Up to $95 million of annu- of this plan include Reps. Kev- nally spiked the visit, wrote, “I to a public university as far as agree with a number of con- such wasteful spending and al revenue from the Tobacco in Calvey of Oklahoma City, want to be very clear on this, we know. They are also upset servative positions because root it out, but they failed. Re- Settlement Endowment Trust Scott McEachin of Tulsa, Bob- there have been members of because of how this story has I’ve read them, studied them cently, the whistleblower in the (TSET) is currently used on by Cleveland of Slaughterville, our campus who have tried been spun. There are many and debated them with Con- Health Department scandal ac- such wasteful things such as Kevin West of Moore, John to bully me in making my de- members of the group that are servatives. And on occasion it cused former OMES Director ads for smoke-free strip clubs Bennett of Sallisaw, George cision. While none of these Christian and it’s been por- changes or modifies my posi- and Gov. Fallin’s Secretary of and drag shows, and billboards Faught of Muskogee, Tom examples have involved any trayed as a Christian versus tions on issues.” Finance Preston Doerflinger of against soda pop. These funds Gann of Inola, Rick West of members of administration, LGBT issue.” NOTE: This story is edited grand jury tampering and wit- could be rerouted to more ef- Heavener, Jeff Coody of Grand- there is definitely something Ham had said he planned from Pat’s McGuigan’s report- ness intimidation. … ficient uses, also. This reform field and Mike Ritze of Broken that must be done to address to talk about his views on cre- ing. To read his longer original “Before raising taxes on would require a vote of the Arrow. this issue. I am not the first ation, but would not rebuff story, visit Oklahomans, we must make people. www.CapitolBeatOK.com person to be personally at- other matters. Redman, the www.CapitolBeatOK.com CAIR-OK to host 4th annual Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol By Darla Shelden ing, visits to offices of Okla- ganization’s new Govern- meet with their senators and City Sentinel Reporter homa legislators, an after- ment Affairs Director. Hab- representatives in order to ad- noon prayer and a special ci- roc joins CAIR after serving vocate for various issues. The Council on American- tation presentation. as the Kids Count director at “The goal of our annual ad- Islamic Relations Oklaho- Event organizers say they the Oklahoma Institute for vocacy day is, and always has ma Chapter (CAIR-OK) will expect increased attendance Child Advocacy. been, to provide Oklahoma’s bring together Muslims and this year, due to what they de- During Muslim Day, attend- Muslim community with an their interfaith partners from scribe as continued attacks ees will have the opportunity opportunity to be educated on across the state for the 4th an- against Islam from elected of- to learn more about state and the legislative process, engage nual “Oklahoma Muslim Day ficials locally and nationally. federal government through with their elected leaders, at the Capitol.” The day-long The 2018 keynote speaker educational panels featur- and advocate for issues that program will take place on will be State Senator Anas- ing municipal and state level are important to them,” said Monday, March 5 from 9 a.m. - tasia Pittman, D-Oklahoma elected officials. Participants CAIR-OK Executive Director 3 p.m. in Oklahoma City. City. The fourth annual Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol, on March 5, is designed will be provided with the Adam Soltani. The Muslim Day agenda CAIR-OK will also intro- to connect the Muslim community with lawmakers, promote civic engagement tools and resources needed “With Islamophobia at an will include advocacy train- duce Lani Habroc, the or- and educate attendees on issues of equality and social justice. Photo provided. for the Oklahoma Muslims to all-time high in our country, this also serves as an oppor- tunity for Legislators to meet face-to-face with one of the most marginalized communi- ties in America.” In previous years, advoca- cy days have been met with protests fueled by what or- ganizers characterize as “Is- lamphobia” actions that took place both outside the event and inside the Capitol. The Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma will once again continued on page 6 Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 OPINION/GOVERNMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter A scorecard for Oklahoma Criminal Justice Reform Edited, from a report court-appointed attorneys after mum sentence for second-de- years. In 2017, differing ver- by Ben Botkin posting bail. (Now, defendants gree burglary and create a sions passed the Senate and the Oklahoma Watch cannot get a court-appointed third-degree charge for bur- House. Was in conference com- lawyer if they make bail, which glary of an automobile. Dif- mittee last month. Oklahoma Watch prepared causes many to go without rep- fering versions passed and the Expunging a Record, S.B. a scorecard (edited here) of resentation.) Main author: House. Went to conference 793: Create the Corrections and criminal justice bills pending Sen. Bice. Referred to Senate committee. Criminal Justice Oversight Task at the Oklahoma Legislature, Appropriations. (Oklahoma Forgery Sentences, S.B. Force to track and measure the measures proponents say could is one of a few states in which 789: Would put a tiered sen- outcomes of criminal justice drop rates of incarceration in ability to post bail disqualifies tencing system in place for forg- system changes. The 17-member prisons and jails and more al- an inmate from a court-appoint- ery-related crimes, including group would be made up of var- ternatives. Oklahoma City Re- ed attorney.) making cases involving prop- ious representatives, including publican Sens. Greg Treat and General Sentencing, S.B. erty worth less than $1,000 a prosecutors, advocates and law Stephanie Bice, and Rep. Kevin 689: Give judges and prosecu- misdemeanor instead of a fel- enforcement officials. Main au- Calvey are sponsors of speci- tors more discretion for sending ony. Main author: Sen. Treat. thor: Sen. Treat. Differing ver- fied measures. If any pass af- people to treatment and super- In February was in the Public sions passed both chambers last ter we go to press, updates will vision. Fines and fees for some Rep. Kevin Calvey Sen. Stephanie Bice Safety Committee. year. Sent to a conference com- come in March. would be reduced. Author: Sen. a misdemeanor instead of felo- allow prison sentences for sepa- Parole Eligibility, H.B. mittee, where it was in late Feb- Bypassing Jail, House Bill Treat. In 2017, different versions ny, would become retroactive, rate offenses to run concurrent- 2286: Would set up an admin- ruary. 3694: Allow more people out passed in each chamber. Now in allowing people already con- ly. Didn’t get a vote in 2017. Re- istrative parole process and en- on “own recognizance” for non- conference. victed of felony drug possession ferred to Judiciary. act other changes to make pa- NOTE: This report was edit- violent misdemeanors, to ad- Property Crime Sentenc- to seek sentence reduction. A Repeat Offenders Sen- role more widely available. For ed for brevity.The original story dress situations such as when es, H.B. 2281: Reduces penal- judge would take into account tences, S.B. 649: Reduce the crimes committed after Nov. 1, is by Ben Botkin, an award-win- a defendant fails to make court ties for 21 property crimes, in- time served and good behavior. amount of extra prison time it would make offenders eligi- ning investigative reporter from for a speeding ticket. Cur- cluding larceny and forgery, Sent to Judiciary. Authors say it that nonviolent offenders get for ble for parole after serving one- Nevada. Botkin joined Oklaho- rently, a bench warrant is is- that involve $1,000 or less. Sen- would affect about 855 inmates being repeat offenders. Main fourth of their sentence. The ma Watch to cover criminal jus- sued. Referred to Rules Com- tence could be up to one year. In and yield cost savings of $9.8 author: Sen. Treat. Differing current minimum requirement tice, corrections and other policy mittee last month. Main author 2017, differing versions passed million a year. versions passed the Senate and is one-third of a sentence. , Last issues. He most recently was a re- Rep. Calvey said the bill would the House and the Senate. Sent Drug Trafficking Sentenc- the House. In conference com- year, differing versions passed porter at the Las Vegas Review- mean that if a police officer to conference committee after es, H.B. 2293: Reduce sentenc- mittee in February. the House and the Senate. Pend- Journal. Oklahoma Watch is a pulls someone over and learns House rejected amendments. es and remove life sentences for Burglary Sentences, S.B. ing in conference committee. nonprofit, nonpartisan media they have an unpaid ticket, they Passed House this year, now in drug trafficking offenses. Also 786: Would reduce the mini- 1 After Release, S.B. 650: organization that produces in- aren’t automatically arrested. the Senate. Would reduce depth and investigative journal- Instead, they would get a cita- Drug Posses- the waiting time ism. The full story was reposted tion and a court date. Alterna- sion Sentences, for nonviolent of- at CapitolBeatOK.com and The tive collection methods could S.B. 969: State fenders to get City Sentinel Online, with per- be used for fines. Question 780, their records ex- mission of Oklahoma Watch Bail and Attorneys, Sen- making simple punged, from 15 (oklahomawatch.org). ate Bill 1021: Allow defendants drug possession years to seven www.CapitolBeatOK.com Study from Association of Health Plans touts modern Medicaid program Staff Report Care Authority halted the ef- tions in 2017, the report high- ments and advantages as well Milliman, the world’s largest fort to design a risk-based man- lights program infrastructure as best practices that have been providers of actuarial and re- The Oklahoma Association aged care program for the age already in place in Oklahoma tested in other states. lated services. of Health Plans last month re- blind and disabled popula- and lays out budgetary require- The study was produced by www.CapitolBeatOK.com leased a report outlining how the state can achieve budget predictability by implementing a modern health care program for Medicaid recipients. The report provides a road map for improving outcomes, Sentinel Elected providing tax dollar efficien- cy and accountability afford- ed by a modern, quality driven Officials Guide health care system for the most vulnerable citizens. “In this time of budget in- Sen. Kim David stability and a historic deficit, ern system will look like and we as legislators must look at how much money can be saved all ways possible to be fiscally in Oklahoma. responsible,” said Sen. Kim Da- “We have the opportunity to vid, R- Porter. “Now is not the address inefficiencies, reduce time for us to shy away from redundant services and low- health care innovation. A pro- ers costs, all while improving posal to modernize Oklaho- health care for Oklahomans,” ma’s health care system will be said Rep. Glen Mulready, R- presented during the 2018 reg- Tulsa. “This type of proposal ular session.” must be seriously considered The report will serve as a re- by our state legislature as we source for legislators and Okla- continue to examine policies homa Health Care Authority that may have lasting savings officials in understanding what in our state budget.” the implementation of a mod- After the Oklahoma Health

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CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE www.City-Sentinel.com Page 4 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter STV Dance & Singing Camp set for March, 5K Run in June By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

Stop the Violence (STV) OKC will host its 9th annual Spring Break Singing and Dance Camp from March 12 - 17. The program will take place Monday through Saturday at Douglass High School, 900 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. from 6 - 9 p.m. The camp serves as a way to introduce young people to Stop First Unitarian Church to host the Violence in a week-long col- laborative and safe environ- diversity focused book club ment. The itinerary includes a By Darla Shelden variety of dance techniques and City Sentinel Reporter terminology, as well as leader- ship workshops. The program Last month, the First Unitar- will feature several guest speak- Since its inception in 2010, the Stop the Violence Singing and Dance Camp pro- ian Church of Oklahoma City ers from the community. gram has reached thousands of youth across the state of Oklahoma, providing held its inaugural Diversity The STV camp experience is direction and hope to children. Photos provided. Book Club discussion group. designed to help students en- It was the start of a four-part hance their creative abilities series featuring discourse on and become well rounded per- books about a variety of top- formers and leaders. Instruction ics involving diversity. is differentiated based on skill The series, which contin- level. Beginner to advance per- ues through March, takes place formers are welcome. at the First Unitarian Church “We realize that this is just Eddy Room, 600 N.W. 13 St., one avenue toward a solution from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Each topic is to the plight of our youth,” said moderated by a leading scholar Kuinten Rucker, chairman and in the specified field of discus- founder of Stop the Violence. sion. “We believe in long-term plans, This series, which is free cooperating businesses, chari- and open to the public, covers table organizations, community the topics of American Indian churches, state and local gov- culture and oral history, white erning bodies working togeth- Stop the Violence (STV) will host its 9th annual Spring Break Singing and Dance Camp from March 12 - 17. privilege, Mexican-American er with one goal in mind… our identity, and coming of age as a youth. non-profit, supports all efforts ing need for change in our com- gay person. “We want to alter their paths that lead toward better educa- munity,” Rucker added. “We The first session was held of violence and show them the tion aiding in the prevention and have found a way to combat the on Feb. 25, featuring “The Way positive. We care.” elimination of violence and the senseless violence by targeting to Rainy Mountain,” by Pulit- The camp features Dance, emotional scars it leaves with our youth. zer Prize winner N. Scott Mo- Singing and Violence Preven- children and adults. “Our true goal is to give the maday. The author’s memoir tion programs for children ages STV strives to promote per- youth alternatives to make bet- First Unitarian Church of OKC members Anne Murray (left) and Teresa Rendon depicts an oral history of the 6-18, which are entirely free and sonal growth and leadership de- ter choices for their future,” he invite the public to participant in the church’s new Diversity Book Club discus- lands and culture of the Kiowa open to the public. STV will velopment through programs said. “We need the continued sions beginning in February. Photo provided. Tribe. Dr. Timothy Petete, As- provide food and snacks for the such as resume writing work- support of the community to sociate Professor of English at Session IV, on Sun- children during the duration of shops, job readiness workshops, make this possible.” the University of Central Okla- day, May 27, will in- the program. sports, dance and choir camps, Mark your calendars for June homa (UCO), and a specialist troduce participants There will be daily instruc- educational awareness, and mu- 23, when the 3rd annual STV of Indian literature and history, to “Oranges Are Not tion in jazz, modern and hip hop sic programs. Bands on the Run 5K will take moderated the event. the Only Fruit,” a gay techniques. skills. The program The organization’s efforts place along Lake Hefner Trails Session II will meet on coming of age nov- will culminate with a public have benefited schools and orga- in Oklahoma City. The race will Sunday, March 4. Participants el written by Jeanette performance at the end of the nizations including Wilson El- feature popular bands playing will examine “Learning to Be Winterson. Due to its week. ementary; Douglass, Millwood, along the course. Proceeds go White” by Unitarian theologian popularity, Winterson Since its inception in 2010, and Star Spencer High Schools; to benefit all Stop the Violence Thandeka. The timely topic later adapted the semi- the STV Singing and Dance Miss Black Oklahoma USA; programs. is white privilege in America. autobiographical book Camp program has reached Langston University and the Ur- To register for these events or The session will be moderated into an award winning thousands of youth across the ban League Back to School Bash. to donate, call 405-326-3621. For by Rev. Greg Stewart, Minister BBC television dra- state of Oklahoma. “Stop the Violence is growing more information, visit stop- of the First Unitarian Church ma by the same name. Stop the Violence, a 501(c)3 rapidly with the ever increas- theviolenceokc.com. of OKC.On Sunday, April 8, UCO English Professor Dr. Da- well as other church members, Session III will introduce Dr. vid Macey will be lead the dis- will begin to examine current Robert Con Davis-Undiano’s cussion. social topics of concern, such Will the state government of Oklahoma newest work, “Mestizos Come “Grab your books, start read- as racism and homophobia.” Home!” It examines a current ing and come discuss with us The First Unitarian Church really forego hundreds of millions in annual politically hot topic, the devel- at the First Unitarian Church,” of Oklahoma City welcomes ev- opment of Mexican-American said Teresa Rendon, First Uni- eryone without regard to sexu- revenues in return for a few million? identity. The book’s author, Dr. tarian Church of OKC Diversi- al orientation, gender identity, Davis-Undiano, Executive Di- ty Book Club leader and mem- race, age, disabilities, or reli- new compact. In sum, 12 percent in exclu- McGuigan Commentary cont. from page 1 rector of World Literature To- ber of their Social Justice Com- gious background. Without the ability to threat- sivity fees of an estimated $4 day and University of Oklaho- mittee. “I hope that through For more information, con- leverage to negotiate a better en the closure of these suspect billion in annual revenues. ma English Professor, will lead the books we have selected tact Teresa Rendon at 405-535- deal when the compact expires casinos, the state of Oklahoma Some States like Connecti- the discussion. members of our community, as 4751 or [email protected]. in 2020, because the current will have no real leverage in cut get 25 percent for exclusiv- compact has a provision which the negotiations, costing the ity fees. automatically extends the cur- state perhaps $500 million a rent terms in the absence of a year in unrealized revenues. www.CapitolBeatOK.com Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County launches Great Futures Campaign By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

On Jan. 30 the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County an- nounced their Great Futures Campaign, a fundraiser to help the organization “serve more youth, more often, and with montage greater impact.” A major focus of the cam- paign is the addition of a Teen Center for high school students at the Memorial Park Boys & Girls Club, 3535 N. Western in Oklahoma City. The venue will of The Great Futures Campaign will add a Teen Center space for high school stu- also provide space to host Club dents at the Memorial Park Boys & Girls Club at 3535 N. Western in Oklahoma programs for students in three City. Photo provided. elementary schools. The campaign will allow “The campaign includes a schools: two in south Oklaho- enhanced programing at all deeper level of impact with all ma City and one in Midwest four existing Club sites; Memo- ages (6-18), but especially with City. If the campaign is ful- rial Park, Santa Fee South Ele- our middle school and high ly funded, we plan to open a mentary School, Cesar Chavez school students,” Sutter added. fifth club in the next couple of sound Elementary School and Telstar “Through a new Pathways years,” Sutter said. Elementary School. Program, our staff is helping According to campaign co- “The addition to the Memo- our teenage members assess chairs Gene Rainbolt and Mark rial Park Club will add an ad- their interests and talents and McCubbin, the campaign has CHAMBER MUSIC OF SCHUBERT, BRITTEN, POULENC & MORE ditional 6,100 square feet of what they want to do after they reached 75 percent of its $7.8 space specifically for our high graduate from high school. million goal crediting, “100 school Club members with the Staff members will help stu- percent of board donations and TUESDAY, MARCH 20 AT 7:30 PM goal of keeping more students dents develop a plan to reach other generous lead gifts from involved at the Club through their goals, such as college, individuals and foundations.” high school,” according to Jane trade schools, or internships. Initial donations for the Sutter, President and CEO of “The campaign is also de- Great Futures Campaign were the Boys & Girls Club of Okla- signed to sustain the three made in memory of local oil homa County. Clubs we have in elementary continued on page 8 Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 BUSINESS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter

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906 N Lilac Lane Midwest City, OK This darling 2 bed, 1 bath Am I the only one? home is move-in ready and By Jack L. Werner, Ph.D. as gun control? More teen- tarian when my party chose minutes away from TAFB. A To Z Construction agers die from auto deaths Trump—another Bill Clin- No carpet here, all wood each year—2,333 in one year- ton. Is it supposed to be laminate and tile flooring. • Who believes that, if - than all the other causes. okay to vote for a person of Large backyard with a deck our countries’ conditions • Who believes that if the low character because they for all of your BBQ’s or re- were reversed, we would smug, self-righteous males agree with us on issues? It is laxing with friends. Up- be heading to Mexico in or- that run our country could time for a third party. dated kitchen with Frigid- der to find decent work? No become pregnant, there aire appliances (dishwasher, matter what Mexican law would be no debate that Jack L. Werner, Ph.D., owns stove & fridge). Newer ADT said. abortion should be a person- A to Z Inspections and can security system and storm • Who believes that Luke al decision between the pa- be reached at 405/412-7861 or shelter. Welcome home. 10:25–37 says that every per- tient and the doctor? [email protected]. If you are looking to sell son is our neighbor and that • Who believes we would A to Z Inspections performs your home fast and for top we should act as the good Sa- have better government if commercial and residential dollar, give me a call at 405- maritan, NOT the self-righ- legislators received ZERO inspections. Learn more at 824-6566. And as always, teous Levite. Perhaps a lit- pension—that we really www.atozinspectionsok.com. I am your Historic Home eral translation applies only don’t want this lifetime of Jack has a construction de- Specialist. to other scripture, or, better “sacrifice” on our behalf? gree from OSU and teach- yet, applies es home in- only to oth- spections for er people. Francis Tut- • W h o tle Career b e l i e v e s Tech. He is Matthew an NAHB- 25:40 was certified in- intended as structor and instruction teaches Cer- and guid- tified Ag- ance for us, ing in Place no matter and Univer- a person’s sal Design color or country of origin. (“I’ve spent my life in pub- courses for the Oklahoma Perhaps these were guide- lic service” always translates Home Builders Association. lines for the rest of the world. “at the public trough” to me.) The National Association of The Bible could not possibly • Who believes that the Home Builders named him mean that we should cham- national debt will never be a Master Instructor in 2017. pion the downtrodden, the dealt with by career politi- Jack is a 40-year member of oppressed, those who risk cians and that SEVERE term SOKC Rotary and the South everything to get here. Let’s limits are the only way it OKC Chamber of Commerce. just say a nice public prayer will ever be confronted? “Al- He serves on the Daily Living in front of our colleagues at ways vote for the new candi- Centers board and the Okla- Rotary, at the Mayor’s prayer date” is not a bad motto. homa Board of Private Voca- breakfast, in church. Surely • Who believes that the tional Schools. Jack served no one would think Matthew religious right sold its soul with the United States Army, 6:5-6 applies to us. for a few pieces of silver by December 1, 1966 – December Finding a good contrator • Who believes we should supporting Donald Trump? I 1, 1970, 4th Infantry Division, By Terri Matthews tractor’s complet- be talking about control- was a 50-year active Repub- K Co., 75th Airborne Rangers, TMI Contruction ed work. ling teen-age driving as well lican who registered Liber- two tours in Vietnam. • How many As a home or building other projects owner, there will come a do they current- time when you are faced ly have sched- with doing upgrades or uled? The answer repairs to your proper- to this will give Forward thinking is not only ty. When that time comes, you some insight you’ll be also be faced with into their sched- the task of finding someone ule and if they profitable, it’s easy to do to perform that work. With have time to de- Todd Feehan cisions a day and 24 hours to If things go wrong, and the any luck, you already have vote to your proj- Dads Plumbing do it within. How and when individual misinterprets the someone in mind for the ect. Hopefully should a person forward cause of the outcome, they task. But if you don’t, here every contractor Recently, I had the oppor- think when so many deci- will likely repeat the mis- are some tips to help you se- will have some tunity to sit in the middle of, sions need to be made? We take in the future. Not be- cure a contractor that will fit current projects but not so sonable price and often that the same conversation from could go back and forth and cause they want drama or your needs. many that they are unable to won’t come from the lowest two completely different attempt to create a list of problems in life but simply Whether you are look- conform to your schedule. bidder. viewpoints. The fun part was top priorities, but at the end because they have not made ing for a plumber, electri- • Can they handle a proj- Your choice of contrac- expressing to each of the op- of the day it will not matter the connection. People tend cian, carpenter, roofer or ect like yours? It may seem tor should be based on all of posing views what the other since people only think of to not see “value” in identify- any other trade to assist you, obvious, but not all contrac- your research, your personal had not noticed or acknowl- what is important to them, ing different solutions. That one of the best ways to find tors can handle every proj- impression of each contrac- edged. Looking forward or not a list of topics that some their life experience has not a contractor is through rec- ect that comes their way. tor and the bids you receive. forward thinking is just sim- deem important. yet either, not had the oppor- ommendations. Talk to you Ask them if they have done Hiring a good contractor ply taking a situation and People only accomplish tunity to learn a life lesson family and friends about projects like yours and if it is should be fairly straightfor- with all the information you what they see to have impor- like such, or a decision in life who they have used and within their capability. ward if you know how to would assume to need and tance. If you think reading is that brings themselves to the would recommend. Call • Are they insured? Any find them. Using the tools predicting the outcome. This important, you will read. We point of correctly identifying your local lumber yard or contractor you consider and resources mentioned is not like picking lotto num- will always do what we be- that type of decision, in that supply house and ask them should have both general li- above will give you a good bers but as simple enough of lieve brings us value. Value segment of one’s life. Then if they can recommend any- ability and workers compen- start to finding a great con- a thought that even as a kid I introduced into our lives that understand that any decision one. You can also use re- sation insurance. Ask for tractor. knew that if I were to pull the can in be measured. It’s like can be connected to not only sources online to check rec- copies of their proof of in- TMI Construction has head off my sisters Barbie, risk vs. reward but more like parts of one’s own life, but in- ommendations. Google, surance. been serving residential and She would be upset. Then she reward vs. effort to learn. So volves others as well. That’s Yelp, Angie’s List and the • Will they provide you commercial property owners would tell our parents. Then when a person clearly miss- when others get upset. Next Better Business Bureau are with a written estimate? since 1981. We hold a com- I would be punished for dam- es an opportunity to im- time, I hope you don’t get up- great places to find and read When you have narrowed mercial roofing endorsement aging another person’s prop- prove the outcome of a situ- set. Just understand that they reviews that past customers your contractor choice down from the Oklahoma Construc- erty. So I chose not to. But ation, we know that a very simply have yet to have got- have written. to a few that you are com- tion Industries Board (reg- not everyone we know did. I important lesson is coming. ten it. Once you have a few con- fortable with, ask them for istration number 80002334) would bet that there is tractors in in mind, it is time written bids for the work. and welcome the opportunity something, somebody to speak with them direct- Most legitimate contractors to discuss your next roofing you know has done ly and ask them some ques- will provide detailed writ- project. For more informa- this and you just sat tions. ten estimate. When compar- tion, please visit TMI on the back and said to your- • How long have they ing bids, remember that the web at www.tmiconstruction. self “bad idea”. been in business? A long low bid often isn’t the best com or connect with us on So it’s not exactly track record shows that they bid. Ultimately you want the Facebook at www.facebook. true to say that for- know how to manage their best quality of work at a rea- com/buildwithTMI. ward thinking is be- business and is an indication ing avoided like my that they will be around to one friend had implied. take care of you after your I couldn’t stop mid- work is completed. In gen- stream and move on eral, contractors don’t stay with the topic when in business very long if they there was also the im- perform substandard work. plication that forward • Can they provide you thinking ideals were with a list of references and being ignored. Also, previous clients? Checking not true. the contractor’s references Personally, I think will give you some idea of most people would be how they have handled their surprised about how previous jobs. Ask those ref- little thought goes into erences if they would rec- each decision. It’s said; ommend this contractor. the average person You might even ask if you makes about 55,000 de- can take a look at the con- Page 6 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Chef’s Feast 2018 set to benefit hungry kids in Oklahoma continued from page 1

According to Hunger- FreeOK.org, one in four chil- dren in Oklahoma is food in- secure, which means they have limited or inconsistent access to adequate food. These chil- dren have lower reading and math scores, more significant behavior and social problems, and lower high school gradua- tion rates. During the last school year, the Regional Food Bank pro- vided more than three mil- lion meals to chronically hun- gry children through Food for Kids, which includes the Back- Adam Soltani, executive director of CAIR-OK, speaks during Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol. Photo provided. pack Program, Kids Café, Sum- th mer Feeding and the School CAIR-OK to host 4 annual Oklahoma Pantry Program. Through the Backpack pro- gram, children are provided Muslim Day at the Capitol with a backpack full of kid- continued from page 2 CAIR is described by its friendly, non-perishable and leadership as America’s larg- nutritious food on Fridays to gram for an entire year. 53 central and western Oklaho- est Muslim civil liberties and partner with the Oklahoma sustain them over weekends Sponsors of the 2018 Chefs’ ma counties. advocacy organization. The Conference of Churches in or- and school holidays. Feast include: APMEX.com, Since its inception in 1980, organization’s literature char- der to provide support from Kids Café and Snack Sites Devon Energy, Cresap Family the Regional Food Bank has acterizes its mission as to en- members of different reli- programs provide food, men- Foundation, Chesapeake Ener- distributed more than 613 mil- hance the understanding of Is- gions to the Muslims arriving toring, tutoring and a variety of gy, US Foods, 110 Events, News lion pounds of food to feed lam, encourage dialogue, pro- at the Capitol and throughout other activities to children in 9, QuickPrint, BC Clark Jew- Oklahomans living with hun- tect civil liberties, empower the day of advocacy. central and western Oklahoma. elers, Dell, Trawick Images, ger. American Muslims, and build During last year’s event, The Summer Feeding pro- Magic 104.1 KMGL, Yelp and Individual tickets are $150 coalitions that promote justice several participants were gram offers free breakfast and/ Lamar Outdoor. and patron tables with seating and mutual understanding. asked to fill out a form issued or lunch to children 18 and A 501(c)(3) non-profit, the for 10 are $1,700. Early entry On Saturday, April 7, by the office of state Rep. John younger in low-income areas Regional Food Bank of Oklaho- tickets are an additional $25 per CAIR Oklahoma will host its Bennett, R-Sallisaw – includ- over the summer months. ma is the state’s largest hunger- person, which allow access 30 12th Annual Awards Banquet ing questions such as “do you And lastly, the School Pantry relief organization and a mem- minutes before the doors open. at the Sheraton - Reed Confer- beat your wife?” and “do you Program provides chronically ber of Feeding America’s net- To purchase tickets and ence Center in Midwest City denounce the terrorist organi- State Senator Anastasia Pittman will hungry middle and high school work of Food Banks. for more information, visit be keynote speaker at the 2018 Okla- from 7 - 10 p.m. The event zation Hamas?” as reported by students with food to sustain The Food Bank provides chefsfeast.org or contact Kal- homa Muslim Day at the Capitol. Pho- themed, “Coming Full Circle: CNN. them after school and over the enough food to feed more than lie Mikles at 405-600-3193 or to provided. Embracing the past, empow- In response, Soltani told OK weekends. 136,000 hungry Oklahomans kmikles@regionalfoodbank. ering the future,” will feature Gazette reporter Laura East- Capitol can be the catalyst to Every $1,000 raised at Chefs’ each week through a network org To volunteer or learn more keynote speaker Imam Khalid es, “While CAIR-OK has built encourage and motivate peo- Feast will feed 10 children of more than 1,300 schools and about the Regional Food Bank, Latif, chaplain for New York relationships with some law- ple to advocate year-round. through a Food for Kids Pro- charitable feeding programs in visit regionalfoodbank.org. University and executive di- makers, some members also “By adding the position rector of NYU’s Islamic Cen- reported quality interactions of government affairs, that’s ter. with lawmakers not familiar where we will see the value. Red Tie Night benefiting Oklahoma AIDS to the organization. It’s no longer just one day. … Banquet general admis- “It signaled that we are sustained advocacy from com- sion is $40, $50 after Feb. 28. Care Fund set for March 3 making inroads toward hav- munity members is where Tickets are available at cai- By Darla Shelden ing our voices heard,” Solta- we feel we can most effect roklahoma.com or call Adam City Sentinel Reporter ni added. “Muslim Day at the change.” Soltani at 405-248-5853.

The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund will host the 26th annual Diversity Center brings organizations together fundraising gala, Red Tie Night on Saturday, March 3 at the Na- to aid LGBTQ community tional Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 700 N.E. 63 continued from page 1 St., in Oklahoma City. The event will begin at 6:30 emony was held that evening p.m. with a silent auction and to honor Brooklyn BreYanna cocktails, followed by din- Stevenson, a Black transgen- ner at 7:30 p.m. A live auction winning consumer investiga- Red Tie Night March 3,” said der woman who was found bru- will take place at 8:30 p.m. with tive reporter with the Oklaho- Adam Edwards, trustee of the tally murdered last November dancing from 9:30 p.m. to mid- ma’s News Channel 4 segment, Oklahoma Aids Care Fund. in Oklahoma City. She was the night. Complimentary valet “In Your Corner.” “I want you to get a couple of 25th known transgender per- parking will be available. At- This year’s event co-chairs your friends and come out and son killed in the U.S. in 2017, the tire is formal red/black tie. are Scott Davis and David bid for charity. Bid and bid high most on record. The emcee for the evening Leader. that night and let’s raise a lot of The Center’s multipurpose will be Scott Hines, an award- “It’s that time of year again. money for charity.” room was dedicated in Brook- Each year there is an amazing lyn’s remembrance as the rib- list of silent and live auction bon was cut by her mother, Viv- items for guests to bid on. Ce- ian Gaffney Stevenson. lebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has According to a Human Rights Diversity Center of Oklahoma CEO and Murder victim Brooklyn BreYanna executive director Kelley Blair speaks Stevenson was honored with a spe- donated an elite experience for Campaign (HRC) and Trans during the organization’s open house cial ribbon cutting ceremony led by this year’s guests. “We have a People of Color Coalition re- event with members of Brooklyn her mother Vivian Gaffney Stevenson wonderful auction item featur- port, 84 percent of the victims BreYanna Stevenson‘s family (in fore- during the grand opening of the new ing me and a private jet,” Chef were people of color and 80 per- ground) in attendance. Diversity Center of Oklahoma. Viviani said. “We’re going to cent were women. Photo by Darla Shelden. on cruise ships, and at Dis- raise a lot of money for a good Blair pointed out that Trans- healthcare, including transgen- ney World. “As a vocal guide, I cause.” gender women of color have the der healthcare; Guiding Right want to bring what I’ve done my The event honors OACF’s highest rate of murder in the (HIV/Aids Testing Services), whole life and give our trans- founder, Barbara Cooper, for world. In addition, due to stigma Mosaic Midwifery; Perfect gender community confidence,” her leadership and commit- and other related issues “People Pitch (voice specialist to assist Henson said. “My schooling ment to helping those affected of color access less resources or with voice modulation- espe- will allow them to be comfort- by HIV/AIDS in Oklahoma. Af- services related to sexual orien- cially helpful with our trans- able with their voice and be ter the loss of her son to the dis- tation or gender identity, related gender clients); OKC Pride; and confident in who they are and ease, she and her late husband, to cultural barriers,” she said. Be the Change, a program for who they want to be.” Jackie Cooper, made it their “It is the Diversity Center of LGBTQ homeless youth. Blair added, “We are expand- life’s mission to raise aware- Oklahoma’s hope along with the “We have begun to initiate ing our services to include pri- ness and funding to help Okla- Stevenson family through the some of the special services mary health care, which will homans affected by HIV/AIDS ‘Brooklyn Room’ that more peo- for our transgender expansive also be a first to our communi- and to prevent new infections. ple of color will seek gender di- community.” Blair said. “We are ty. By making Red Tie Night verse/LGBTQ services.” very excited to have Chad Hen- “We are the first and only one of Oklahoma City’s largest The Diversity Center’s addi- son with Perfect Pitch who is go- non-profit agency in the state to fundraising events, the Coo- tional office space is now home ing to provide some voice train- provide direct behavioral health per family has helped to re- to a number of agencies that ing services for our transgender services to Gender Diverse/ duce the stigma surrounding provide wrap around services community.” LGBTQ communities and their the disease, brought other fam- to the LGBTQ community: Di- A graduate of Belmont Uni- families, as well as other dis- ilies dealing with loss and grief versity Behavioral Health; Di- versity in Nashville, Henson enfranchised and marginalized continued on page 8 versity Family Health (primary has performed in Paris, worked people of color.” “It is our goal to have educa- Faith Directory tional workshops and training for the community, as well as a First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Ph. 235-4565 Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. safe communal place for people “In the heart of our city with a heart for the Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. to gather for celebrations and world.” 1201 N. Robinson Sunday @ 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday Holy Eucharist: 5 p.m. other local events.” Ph. 232-4255 www.fbcokc.org NOON - Spanish Service, Weekday Masses: The Center is open Monday Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 Mon-Fri. @ Noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation: Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help a.m. Wednesday: Dinner 5p.m.; through Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Sat. 3:15 p.m. 3214 N. Lake Ave., OKC, OK 73118 Bible Study 6 p.m. Thurs: SALT (Study & Lunch Ph. 525-2349 p.m., evening and weekends by Together) 11:45a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Pastor: Rev. John Metzinger appointment only. For more in- St. Joseph Old Cathedral N.W. 7th and Robinson Weekend Masses: Sat. @ 5 p.m., Sun. @ 8 formation, call 405-252-0372 or 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.) visit diversitycenterofoklaho- ma.org Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter #MeToo activist and St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns – this author Tracy Crow to year in historic Stockyards City keynote OSU Women Staff Report After a hiatus, a long-stand- ing Oklahoma City tradition is Veterans Symposium returning to a historic new lo- By Darla Shelden communities and to become cation. Round up the herd and City Sentinel Reporter instruments of change. strike up the band – the St. The event is an opportuni- Patrick’s Day Parade in His- Oklahoma State Universi- ty to meet and build relation- toric Stockyards kicks off Sat- ty will feature former Marine ships with sister veterans, and urday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Corps officer and sexual as- hear advice from those who’ve Presented by Stockyards sault survivor Tracy Crow as successfully transitioned from Award-winning author, journalist and City Main Street, Inc. and the former Marine Corps officer Tracy the keynote speaker for the the military to civilian life. Crow will be the keynote speaker at O’klahoma Irish Heritage So- third annual Women Veter- The morning program will the OSU Women Veterans Symposium ciety – whose members helped ans Symposium. The event on feature a discussion of wom- on March 10. Facebook photo organize the city’s original Saturday, March 10 will take en veterans and the #MeToo St. Patrick’s Day parade – this place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at movement, including a testi- woman in uniform. Their hos- family-friendly event will fea- the Wes Watkins Center in the monial by a military sexual tility compelled us to push our ture the famous Chain Ranch Oklahoma State University assault survivor. Participants physical and emotional limits, Longhorns – herded down Ex- Student Union in Stillwater. will be made aware of re- and for many of us, certain- change Avenue -- as well as The symposium is free to sources available to help vic- ly for me, the need to prove marching bands, bagpipes, an- all women veterans and wom- tims. we still belonged created di- tique cars, tractors, commu- en active-duty military, re- Crow has authored or ed- sastrous life-changing con- nity groups, equestrian clubs servists and National Guard ited six books, including the sequences. While Eyes Right and a leprechaun. members. critically-acclaimed military is my story, I soon realized Admission is free. There Hosted by Student Veteran memoir, “Eyes Right: Confes- that nothing had been writ- is convenient, free parking. Academic Services at OSU, sions from a Woman Marine.” ten about my generation, and Stockyards City’s unique, lo- the symposium will focus on This memoir reveals Crow’s the story needed to be told. cally-owned stores will be Continuous downtown construction and street disruptions kept the St. Patrick’s helping female veterans be- self-portrait of a troubled Thanks to my generation, to- open. Parade-goers will enjoy Day parade out of downtown Oklahoma City in recent years. Clowns and crowds come more involved in their woman who fights her way out day’s military mom, for better the district’s excellent restau- like this will gather this year in Oklahoma City’s historic Stockyards City, for a of a world of al- or for worse, serves in places rants and watering holes. Food worthy celebration of the patron Saint of Ireland. Bottom photo: An honor guard coholism and do- like Iraq and Afghanistan.” trucks and street performers from the Chief Justice Kane Assembly, Knights of Columbus, takes the lead in a mestic violence, Today, Crow is the presi- will also be on hand. St. Patrick’s Day parade held earlier this decade. The City Sentinel file photos. while revealing dent and CEO of the MilSpeak The parade route begins at a rare inside look Foundation, a nonprofit which the intersection of Exchange at the Marines supports the creative arts en- Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. from a woman’s deavors of military service and will head west before perspective. members, veterans, and fam- turning south at Agnew Ave. Published in ily members. and ending at S.W. 14 St. 2012, and more On the Foundation website, A beneficiary of this year’s pertinent now Crow writes to her readers parade will be the Sanctuary than ever, in and contributors, “We hope Women’s Development Cen- “Eyes Right” she you’ll return here often to en- ter, 2133 S.W. 11 St. The orga- wrote: “Our com- joy the fruits of our labor. We nization provides social ser- manders, includ- hope, too, you’ll feel motivat- vices to homeless and at-risk ing women who ed to roll up your sleeves and women and their children, in- had chosen ca- help us along the way—by cluding resource referral and Stockyard City will be hosting the event with all its unique stores, restuarants reer over moth- sharing with us your wants, assistance accessing servic- and watering holes for parade goers to enjoy. erhood, were of- needs, and desires regarding es such as daycare and Ear- ten hostile, or at MilSpeak….At the core of Mil- ly Head Start, vocational and has a history of helping home- Rescue Mission”, provide a the least baffled Speak Foundation is the desire employment development and less men and women. Both community service by help- about how to to help unleash your inner art- solution-focused advocacy. “Sanctuary Women’s Devel- ing men and women who lack treat a pregnant continued on page 9 Stockyards City Main Street opment Center” and “Grace continued on page 9 For the last time, so once more with feeling – return to “Greater Tuna” with CityRep By Patrick B. McGuigan rights were not available for the rope), by hitting him over audiences have embraced these Editor awhile due to a national tour that the head and, miming digging a plays and our performances in was out, but they became avail- grave, throwing him into it, cov- them. The biggest hit in CityRep Don Jordan, founding director able again in November. … This ering him up, and genuflecting, history is ‘Greater Tuna,’ and the of The Oklahoma City Repertory is truly a case of ‘back by popu- etc. second biggest hit is, ‘A Tuna Theatre (CityRep) knows – and I lar demand.’ “This went on and on in re- Christmas.’ know – that he has a sure-fire hit “Still, I think this may be the hearsal, until we all broke into “The joy of laughter we have on hand for the March 15-April last time we do them, at least hysterics, and, director Steve all shared, and the generous sup- 8 four-weekend run of “Greater with Jonathan and I acting in Emerson, said ‘Keep it!’So, we port our patrons have shown to Tuna.” them. The actors’ mechanism kept it, and, night after night, it these plays, have helped us in The two-man show (with Jor- changes, and ages – and we must got some of the biggest laughs. our mission of service to Oklaho- dan and Jonathan Beck Reed be aware of those changes. ‘The “One of the great things about ma City – artistically, education- each portraying multiple char- moving finger of time doth write, working with Don and Steve, ally and economically – and we acters) returns to the Civic Cen- and having writ, moves on.” is the freedom to be inventive. are very grateful and happy to ter’s Little Freede Theatre as a Then, Reed got the floor. This It’s that willingness to try new share this play with our friends guaranteed smash. reviewer has watched Reed and things, and, trust the actor in- one last time.” So, I cut to the chase. Jordan battle to keep character- stincts that makes these shows He’s had so much fun over the izations on track when “some- such a joy to do. And, my free- Greater Tuna is rated PG-13. years with the “Tuna” characters thing” happens during perfor- dom, and trust, and twinkle, is Leave the young’uns at home created by Jaston Williams, Joe mances of the Tuna Tales. A few all reflected in Dons eyes.” this time. Sears, and Ed Howard, is there times, I’ve felt like I was watch- Tickets are $8 for Students, any sense that this is his “swan ing a live version of the old Car- Not to get all sentimental, but Teachers and Military Person- song” with them? ol Burnett shows, when the sto- – if you like comedy, in person, nel (with ID), $25 (groups of eight Jordan replied, “These plays ry line threatened to jump from you’d better find a way to get to or more), $35 (matinees) and $40 have been a significant part of the rails (all in the midst of good this show. I said to Jordan he had (evening performances), and my career, and Jonathan Beck fun). to be delighted with the com- may be purchased by calling the Reed’s, both together and sepa- So, I asked Reed to reflect on mercial success the plays have Civic Center Box Office at (405) rately. We have both been very the joy he has obviously derived, brought to City Rep. But, what 297-2264 or online at cityrep. fortunate to have received some including unscripted moments, is the ‘secret’ of the Tuna Tales, com. very kind, positive recognition from performing his characters Seated, at left, Jonathan Beck Reed is a boy who won’t grow up, to Don Jordan’s I asked. CityRep Season Sponsors in- over the decades for these plays oppose Jordan. spinster filled with a combination of anger and angst in the CityRep production He replied, “‘Greater Tuna’ clude the Oklahoma Arts Coun- “‘Greater Tuna’ is an exciting He replied, “Looking into of ‘Greater Tuna.’ Photos by Mutz Photography. and ‘A Tuna Christmas’ capture cil, the National Endowment for challenge for an actor – each of Dons eyes is always a calm in the shows require many split sec- wardrobe malfunction. And, the with a great artistic sensibility the Arts, the Richard P. Dulaney us plays 10 difference charac- storm. He is a consummate pro- ond changes, and, no matter how audience went with us. the particular language and cus- Foundation, the Chickasaw Na- ters – younger, older, male and fessional, and, always connected practiced, things can and do go “That’s what you get with toms of people from the South- tion, The Grandison Inn, The female – with more than 20 cos- to the moment, and, very gener- wrong. One example I often cite Don. A freedom and willing- west. There is also a reason hu- Oklahoman, Cox Media, KWTV tume changes. Changes per- ous. Given our long history to- -- We were doing ‘A Tuna Christ- ness to live in the moment and mor that the plays full embrace. NEWS9 and The City Sentinel. forming these plays is roughly gether, we’ve forged a kind of mas,’ and, it was a scene in a din- trust one another to play outside We know these people, heck we equivalent to three or four nor- psychic bond, of sorts, as well. er, where, I, as Helen Bed, a wait- the lines. That’s an example of are these people – and they are ‘Greater Tuna performances mal plays’ worth of work. It’s as if we can read each other’s ress, was playing opposite Don a one-off incident, but, last year, also our friends, neighbors and are on tap for Thursday March “This makes this play a re- minds, which inevitably leads to as the eccentric, Tuna Little The- during ‘A Tuna Christmas,’ Don relatives. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Friday March 16 warding mountain to climb, al- interesting interplay, which, of- ater Director, Joe Bob Lipsey. was playing with new ideas for “We can share these plays and at 7:30 p.m., Saturday March 17 beit a steep and high peak. ten isn’t ‘scripted.’ “Lipsey storms into the diner characters he was never really laugh together with recognition. at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March “And, it is a particular joy “All of the two-man ‘Tuna’ riding an over the top, dramatic happy with. “We are very grateful that our 18 at1:30 p.m., continuing Thurs. and privilege to get to make this rant, demanding FOOD to com- “One such character was a dim Mar. 22 at 7:30 p.m., Fri. Mar. 23 journey with two extraordinary fort his misery. His costume witted fellow named Ike Thomp- at 7:30 p.m., Saturday March 24 artists like Jonathan and Steve. consisted of a tank top under an son. A new idea he came up with at 7:30 p.m., and Sun. March 25 at Having said that, the players are opened bright floral Hawaiian was to make Ike talk reaaaalll- 1:30 p.m. very demanding. shirt. Well...unbeknownst to Don lyyy sloooooooow, which was The four-weekend run con- “Our audiences at CityRep who was ‘in the moment,’ his left very funny, BUT, since Ike was tinues Thurs. Mar. 29, 7:30 p.m., have asked us to bring ‘Great- chest had popped out of the tank talking to my character, Didi Fri. Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Mar. er Tuna’ back for them to en- for a visit, and, quickly became a Snavely, and, Didi wasn’t the sort 31, 7:30 p.m. and Sun, April 1, 1:30 joy. We have done the sequel, ‘A third character in the piece. The of lady to suffer fools, I couldn’t p.m.; the final lap begins Thurs. Tuna Christmas,’ four times as a audience was fully aware of it, imagine she would just stand Apr. 5, 7:30 p.m., Fri. April 6, 7:30 holiday perennial. We have only as was I, and, so, it had to be ad- there and let him go on and on. p.m., Sat. Apr 7, 7:30 p.m. and done ‘Greater Tuna’ once, six dressed. “So, since Didi despised Ike, I Sun. Apr. 8, 1:30 p.m. years ago, and at that time it set “So, I looked on in horror and just started improvising/mim- CityRep’s mission is to serve the all-time Box office record at insisted he ‘put that thing away!’ ing different ways to kill him Oklahoma’s diverse artistic, edu- CityRep. Folks have repeatedly I told him I was ‘a waitress, not a while he was talking so slow- cational and civic needs by pro- asked us to bring it back for an milk maid,’ and, as soon as Don ly...by hanging (I mimed mak- viding dynamic professional encore.” Jonathan Beck Reed will reprise each caught on, it was all OVER! I’ll ing a noose, throwing it over a Every southwestern U.S. (Texas, that theatre. For more information The problem was, he ex- of his his ten characters in the CityRep bet we improvised three min- beam, putting it around his neck, is) stereotype comes to life in City- please visit cityrep.com or call plained in our exchange, “The production of “Greater Tuna.” utes between us, all over that one hoisting him up, and tying off Rep’s production of “Greater Tuna.” (405) 848-3761. Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com March 2018 COMMUNITY/ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County launches Great Futures Campaign continued from page 4 and gas entrepreneur Aubrey K. McClendon in recognition of his support of the Boys & Girls Clubs and other community causes. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma Coun- ty is to inspire and enable all youth to reach their full poten- tial as productive, responsible and caring citizens - especially those who are most in need. The organization has a cur- rent membership of 3,854 youth Molly Cason Johnson and Joey Harbert as Florence Foster Jenkins and Cosmé McMoon in Painted Sky Opera’s production of from, 6 to 18 years old. It serves The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County serves up to 800 students after school each day as well as during summer and school breaks. Facebook photo. “Souvenir” at the Civic Center on Feb. 23 to March 4. up to 800 students after school Photo by Wendy Mutz. each day as well as during sum- mer and school breaks. Founded in July 1995, the Painted Sky Opera brings Florence Boys & Girls Clubs of Okla- homa County first opened its Foster Jenkins to life in “Souvenir” doors at a small community Staff Report performances of many of the City in 2013. She has performed center building located in Me- songs that made Florence Fos- locally with CityRep and Lyric morial Park. Soon outgrowing Painted Sky Opera is featur- ter Jenkins famous. By all ac- Theatre among other compa- that space, the organization ing Oklahoma City native Mol- counts, Jenkins was regarded nies. She relishes the chance launched capital campaigns in ly Cason Johnson as the comi- as the worst singer ever to per- to present her interpretation 2007 and 2009 to build a 35,000 cally terrible singer Florence form at Carnegie Hall. She was of Florence’s unique vocal sty- square-foot facility at the same Foster Jenkins in “Souvenir: A infamously unaware that her lings. location. Fantasia on the Life of Florence concerts were popular only be- Johnson said, “As a classical- When full capacity was On Jan. 30, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County announced their Great Fu- Foster Jenkins.” After last week- cause her audiences loved to ly-trained singer, the chance to reached at Memorial Park, a tures Campaign. Its goal is to serve more youth, more often, with greater impact. end’s opening, performances laugh at her inept and out-of- sing badly on purpose is a de- partnership was developed to continue on Friday March 2, tune singing. licious and rare treat for me. begin Club after school activi- ences, we contribute to a stron- cy, the Boys & Girls Clubs of and Saturday, March 3 at 8 p.m., In spite of her lack of vocal I have loved the vocal prep. ties in the two south elemen- ger citizenry in our communi- Oklahoma County collaborates and Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. ability, Florence was also a ma- Our cats, however, are not so tary schools in Oklahoma City ty’s future.” with many agencies and orga- The poignant and sad-hap- jor supporter of the arts and a amused.” and one in Midwest City. The Boys & Girls Club helps nizations to provide the most py story unfolds in the inti- talented pianist who was pas- The part of Cosmé McMoon “We believe Boys & Girls to bridge the opportunity gap opportunities for the youth it mate CitySpace Theatre in Civ- sionate about the importance is played by recent University Clubs make a tremendous dif- for underserved youth by pro- serves. ic Center Music Hall. Based on of music to all parts of society. of Central Oklahoma graduate ference not only for our youth viding consistent role models real-life events, “Souvenir” de- Director Rob Glaubitz said, Joey Harbert who also shows and their families, but for the and comprehensive programs For more information about picts the unique story of Jen- “I love this show partly be- off his pianistic and vocal skills community as a whole,” said such as character and leader- the Boys & Girls Club or to do- kins, who achieved fame in cause it presents both sides in this production. Both John- Sutter. “By providing academ- ship development, arts, tech- nate to the Great Futures Cam- the 1940s for her tone-deaf re- of Florence, who was a truly son and Harbert are natives of ic support, positive adult role nology and sports. paign, call 405-602-5714 or visit cordings of operatic favorites unique figure in musical histo- Oklahoma City. models and enrichment experi- A United Way partner agen- bgcokc.org. as well as her sold-out perfor- ry. Souvenir shows how ridicu- “Souvenir: A Fantasia on the mance at Carnegie Hall. lously awful her singing was, Life of Florence Foster Jenkins” The two-person play was but it never mocks her or be- is the second show in Paint- written by Stephen Temperley comes mean-spirited. ed Sky Opera’s 2017-18 season. in 2004 and focuses on the re- “Florence was a good per- Tickets are $30 for adults, with lationship between Jenkins and son who genuinely thought that discounts for students, mili- her long-suffering pianist, Cos- her singing was bringing joy to tary, and seniors available in- mé McMoon, who played for people. Of course, her singing person at the box office. Pur- her from 1929 until her death in was indeed bringing people joy, chase advance tickets online 1944. Like the 2016 biographi- but not in the way she thought.” at the Civic Center website at cal film “Florence Foster Jen- Molly Cason Johnson takes okcciviccenter.com or by visit- kins” which starred Meryl on the challenge of bringing ing or calling their box office at Streep as Jenkins, “Souvenir” Florence to life in Painted Sky 405.297.2264. details many important events Opera’s production. Johnson Painted Sky Opera’s 2017-18 for the unlikely singer-pianist graduated from Oklahoma City season concludes in May with duo, including their first meet- University and performed and Jake Heggie’s “Three Decem- ing, their recordings, and their taught in Texas for many years bers”. For more information, go concert at Carnegie Hall. before returning to Oklahoma to paintedskyopera.org. “Souvenir” also features live

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Facebook photo. -Janet operational and administra- tact Lany Milner at lmilner@ The last few minutes Chunky Guacamole tive expenses. rate of new infections.” okaidscarefund.com or 405- of “Souvenir” is, as they with Cumin “There are 350 new infec- Members of the 2018 plan- 348-6600. say in show-biz, worth tions identified in Oklahoma ning committee are Jerry Golding added, “We’ve come the price of admission. What You Need moderately high heat, a spoon. each year – that’s almost one Brandon, Lori Burson, Cindy a long way in the last 26 years Don’t miss it. The produc- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds shaking the skillet, • Season the guacamole 5 large Hass avocados, until fragrant. Finely with salt and serve at per day. 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Cipponeri, a its 2017-18 season, “Montage Oboe & Pia- The Paseo Art Space, at local artist ist with the OKC Philharmon- of Sound.” An ensemble of no, Benjamin Britten, Can- 3022 Paseo, will feature paint- whose mu- ic), Dr. Kate Pritchett, Horn winds, accompanied by vio- ticle III, “Still Falls the Rain,” ings and illustrations by Ali- sic blends (Associate Professor of Horn la and piano, will present a op. 55 (for tenor, horn & piano), cia “Saltina” Marie Clark a smooth, at Oklahoma City University; collection of significant but and in her show titled Fragmen- a c o u s t i c Principal Hornist, OKC and rarely-heard shorter chamber Francis Poulenc, Trio for tary Stories. Using charcoal, sound with Lawton Philharmonic Orches- pieces by an eclectic mix of Oboe, Bassoon & Piano. graphite and paint, Alicia uses an energet- tras), Dr. Amy I-Lin Cheng, 19th- and 20th-century Euro- Once again, Brightmusic is a unique combination of color ic vibe. His Piano (Lecturer of Piano, pean composers. deploying “the A Team” for and pattern to create contem- unique style University of Michigan; con- The works on the program the listening pleasure of the porary pieces that are inspired has been cert and collaborative pianist, include Gaetano Donizetti, loyal audience. Performing by historical stories from her performed in the clarinet-piano ensemble Trio for Flute, Bassoon & Pia- “Montage” musicians will in- Native American roots. Her alongside of Duo Clarion and the violin- no, Franz Schubert, Auf dem clude: Dr. Mark Neumann, exhibition will be on display hip-hop, clarinet-piano ensemble Trio Strom, D. 943, (for tenor, horn Viola (Associate Professor of Solari, and Brightmusic board & piano), Émile Paladilhe, Music), University of Oklaho- Scribble Jam Kids VII member), Ruirui Ouyang, Solo pour Hautbois (“Solo for ma; violist with the OKC Phil- rock, met- want to head over to Scratch Piano (DMA candidate in Pi- Oboe” and piano), and Ralph harmonic Orchestra), Parthe- al, hard-core, Kitchen & Cocktails which ano Performance at the Uni- Vaughan Williams, Four na Owens, Flute ( Associate country and just opened at 607 NW 28th in versity of Oklahoma), and Hymns for Tenor, Viola & Pia- Instructor of Flute at Okla- other acoustic the Pueblo of Paseo. Andrew Ranson, Tenor. no. homa City University; flut- artists. The Paseo is Oklahoma Andrew Has performed with ist with the OKC and Norman Food trucks City’s Unique Arts Destina- multiple regional and touring Philharmonic Orchestras), will include tion, located between N.W. opera productions. and Lisa Harvey-Reed, everything 27th & 30th Streets and Walk- Oboe (Instructor of Oboe at from Turk ish er & Hudson. Each First Fri- The performance will take Oklahoma City University, Delight -- au- day, Paseo galleries offer spe- place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 1986-2017; Principal Oboist of thentic, hand- cial themed exhibits, refresh- March 20, in the serene wor- the OKC, Lawton and Norman made and Ha- ments, guest artists and a va- ship space at St. Paul’s Cathe- Philharmonic Orchestras). lal. Fatt Boys riety of live entertainment- all dral, 127 N.W. 7 St. (at Robin- Lisa is also a member of the Smoke Wagon within walking distance. Four son). Individual concert ad- Board of Directors of Bright- will be serv- restaurants and a handful of mission is $20 per ticket. Chil- music. ing up south- shops round out the Paseo’s dren, students and active-duty Other performers for this ern barbe- unique atmosphere. military personnel are admit- magnificent Montage include cue smoked to ted free with ID. More infor- Rodney Ackmann, Bassoon perfection. For more information, call mation about this concert is (Associate Professor of Music, If you want the Paseo Arts Association available on Brightmusic’s Bassoon at the University of to sit down at (405) 525-2688 or email at website at brightmusic.org. Dr. Amy I-Lin Cheng, Piano Oklahoma; Principal Bassoon- and have an [email protected]. Visit adult bever- thepaseo.org/join for mem- Pixel Kid Warrior age then you’ll bership information. St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns – this year in historic Stockyards City

continued from page 8 by these organizations and noon at St. Joseph’s Old Ca- Stockyards Merchants work- thedral at 307 N.W. 4 St.(4th & sufficient income for housing, ing together.” Harvey) in Oklahoma City. food and medical care. Ac- Friends of The O’klahoma cording to a press release sent Irish Heritage Society will For more information, call to The City Sentinel by parade also gather on Friday, March (405) 235-7267 or email of- organizers, “St. Patrick’s Day 16 for a special Memorial Mass [email protected]. Or is a special day to help cel- in honor of Saint Patrick. The Peg Malloy e-mail: mmal- ebrate the good works done Mass will be celebrated at 12 [email protected] . #MeToo activist and author Tracy Crow to keynote OSU Women Veterans Symposium

continued from page 8 be present at the event to pro- Oklahoma Employment Secu- vide information about ser- rity Commission; Women Vet- ist.” vices and benefits available to erans Organization; Disabled The symposium will in- women veterans including the American Veterans; Veterans clude morning and afternoon Women’s Clinic at the OKC of Foreign Wars; Office of Stu- breakout sessions that will VA Regional Medical Center; dent Disability Services, and provide information on feder- OK Department of Veterans OSU Veteran Entrepreneur al and state benefits, women’s Affairs; outreach coordinators Program. health and wellness issues, from Oklahoma City and Tul- To RSVP for the conference, changes in VA medical servic- sa Veteran Centers; Oklahoma contact militaryveterans@ok- es, job search skills, and cre- National Guard Family Pro- state.edu by March 3. For more ative writing. grams; local veterans employ- information, call Jim Mitchell Several organizations will ment representatives from the at 405-744-9782

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