Vol. XXXXV No. 4 COfficialhickasaw publication of the Chickasaw Nation Twww.chickasawtimes.netimes April 2010 New Toby Keith signature restaurant now open at WinStar THACKERVILLE, Okla. – Gainesville, Texas, Cody Jinks Tribal officials were joined on and other local musical talent. March 8 by hundreds of Toby The restaurant seats 300 cus- Keith fans for the ribbon cut- tomers and is equipped with ting ceremony at the country one VIP room that seats up to music singer’s signature res- 75. The restaurant will provide taurant at the Chickasaw Na- jobs for more than 175 people. tion’s WinStar World Casino. Named after the singer/song- “We are pleased to see the writer’s hit single “I Love This addition of Toby Keith’s sig- Bar,” the 16,000 square-foot nature restaurant at WinStar,” restaurant will feature home- said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “The cooked, Southern-style fare. opening of this unique restau- Gov. Bill Anoatubby was joined by country star Toby Keith, tribal legislators and officials March 8 to cut the ribbon on The restaurant will also be an rant not only provides a fresh the singer’s signature restaurant at WinStar World Casino. From left are WinStar manager Wayne McCormick, tribal entertainment venue featur- entertainment option for our legislators Connie Barker, and Shana Tate Hammond; tribal justice Mark Colbert (partially obscured); legislator Holly ing live music and dancing. patrons, it also offers a great Easterling; tribal Division of Commerce administrator Bill Lance; Toby Keith; legislator Dean McManus; Gov. Anoatubby; Sixteen HDTV monitors, two and legislators Mary Jo Green and Nancy Elliott. Mike McKee venue for local performers to big screens for viewing sport- showcase their talent” ing events and more than 100 Guests will enjoy live music best in high-energy national have been scheduled during River Mudcats and Southern pieces of Keith memorabilia with no cover charge on Friday and local bands and entertain- the next few months, includ- Drive, Scotty Thurman and and Saturday nights from the ers. A number of great acts ing Dallas-based bands Red the Perfect Trouble Band from see WinStar, page 2

Act reauthorized; Rep. Cole pledges further action Chickasaw Press, Perry’s ‘Uprising’ Indian health care boosted by reform nominated for ‘Book of the Year’

Health care reform legisla- as the nation acts to reform better address the health care “Uprising! Woody Crumbo’s Woody Crumbo best - his wife tion recently signed into law the broader health care sys- needs of Native Americans,” Indian Art” has been nomi- and friends. While much of the includes permanent reautho- tem, it also recognizes and Gov. Bill Anoatubby said. “We nated for “Book of story deals with an rization of the Indian Health responds to the urgent need hope this legislation will be the Year” in the bi- artist struggling to Care Improvement Act. to modernize how we deliver a significant step toward a ography category by achieve his dreams, U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan (D- health care to the First Ameri- more productive relationship ForeWord Reviews. this book also tells N.D.) authored the legislation cans,” said Sen. Dorgan. between tribes and the federal The finalists, rep- the story of a Na- which is designed to improve The Indian Health Care government on health care de- resenting 360 pub- tive American man health care for 1.9 million Improvement Act was first livery.” lishers, were selected as he faces both American Indians and Alaska passed in 1976 to address In a statement issued by the from 1,400 entries in prosperity and dif- Natives. health disparities in Indian White House, President Obama 60 categories. ficulties in the 20th The bill was a top prior- Country. It was last reautho- said he believed “it is unac- Written by Chick- century. ity for Dorgan, who hailed its rized in 2000. ceptable that Native American asaw author Robert “Uprising!” is passage as “historic” and as “Permanent reauthorization communities still face gaping Perry, “Uprising!” about the rapid rise action that will “substantially of the Indian Health Care Im- health care disparities. was published by the Chicka- of Indian art in his lifetime, so improve and save lives” in In- provement Act seems to sig- “Our responsibility to pro- saw Press. much of the story must be told dian Country. nify a sustained commitment vide health services to Ameri- Perry relates Crumbo’s story “It is very appropriate that, by the federal government to see ihcia, page 2 as told by the people who knew see uprising, page 2

INSIDE Listing of camps 24 Education 22 Governor’s column 3 Legislative columns 6 Legislative Items 32

Obituaries 35

Ada, OK 74821 OK Ada, People 12

Post Office Box 1548 Box Office Post Pride and Joy 16 The Chickasaw Times Chickasaw The 2 chickasaw times From page 1 April 2010

continued Winstar | from page 1 About Toby Keith will surround the restaurant. Toby Keith has been International, which Another important menu among the top musical awarded him its presti- feature is the American Soldier performers in any genre gious Songwriter/Artist Special - a cheeseburger, “Free- throughout this past of the Decade Award. dom Fries” and a drink served decade, and is ranked He is a three-time BMI free of charge to any military among the top selling Country Artist/Song- personnel with valid military artists in all genres at #3 writer of the Year with ID. on Billboard’s Top 200 Toby Keith his catalog generating The WinStar World Casino Artists of the Decade. more than 65 million location is the sixth restaurant He was also named Bill- performances. Mr. Keith’s opened by Mr. Keith. Hours of board’s #1 Country Artist of business empire is as expan- operation are Sunday through the Decade and #1 Country sive as his hit-making ability, Thursday 10 a.m.-11 p.m., and Songwriter of the Decade, encompassing restaurants, Tribal Division of Commerce administrator Bill Lance, center, and Toby Keith Friday through Saturday 10 and was honored by Nash- movies, a clothing line and respond as Gov. Bill Anoatubby addresses the audience during March 8 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. ville Songwriters Association his own record label. ribbon cutting ceremonies for Toby Keith’s signature restaurant at WinStar World Casino. continued continued Uprising! | from page 1 IHCIA | from page 1 through Woody Crumbo’s art. craft Circle of Native Writers can Indians and Alaska Na- negate the responsibility of the health care.” As a result, this book contains and Storytellers. Other books tives derives from the nation- federal government. U.S. Indian Health Service many photos of the artist’s by Mr. Perry include “Life with to-nation relationship between “Look at the hospital in Ada,” Director Yvette Roubideaux paintings and sculptures. the Little People” and “The the federal and tribal govern- he said. “Look at the health said the legislation should al- Winners will be deter- Turkey Feather Cape.” ments,” said President Obama. care facilities that have been lay fears some have that health mined by a panel of li- Chickasaw Press pub- “And today, with this bill, we upgraded, and the services that care reform would negatively brarians and booksellers lishes books on Chicka- have taken a critical step in have been expanded. As we’ve affect Indian health care. selected from ForeWord saw history, traditions fulfilling that responsibility by been successful, we’ve put a “Some have expressed worry readers. Gold, Silver, and and culture for the read- modernizing the Indian health significant amount of money that IHS would no longer exist Bronze winners, as well ing public care system and improving ac- as a tribe back into the health with the passage of U.S. health as Editor’s Choice Prizes Robert Perry “ForeWord Reviews” is cess to health care for Ameri- and well being of our people. insurance reform legislation,” for Fiction and Nonfiction a print magazine and an can Indians and Alaska Na- “That’s been a good thing. Roubideaux wrote on her blog will be announced at a special online review service for read- tives.” But the federal government at site. “This is incorrect. The IHS program at BookExpo America ers, booksellers, and librarians. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), the end of the day has a trust is still here, and the passage in New York City on May 25. They employ professional free- a Chickasaw who represents responsibility here and needs of the Indian Health Care Im- Mr. Perry is a member of the lance reviewers from all over Oklahoma’s Fourth Congres- to live up to it. So more money provement Act reaffirms that Chickasaw Council of Elders the United States and Canada. sional District, said he hoped is in order and I’m going to do IHS is here to stay – perma- that advises on tribal cultur- “ForeWord Reviews” affects the the bill would be a step toward everything I can to make sure nently.” al issues, an emeritus board choices of booksellers and li- increased funding for Indian those funds are appropriated Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media member of the Chickasaw brarians across the country. health services. and directed toward Indian relations. Historical Society, and a board Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media “This is a good initial invest- member of Chickasaw Press. relations. ment, but we are going to have He is a member of the Word- to continue to make invest- ments over a number of years,” said Rep. Cole. The Obama administration, Major provisions in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act he said, had requested increas- The Indian Health Care Im- law will do the following: increase the recruitment and Alaska Natives. es in the Indian health care provement Reauthorization • Permanently re-authorize retention of health care profes- • Authorize long-term care, budget in 2010 and additional and Extension Act of 2009 all current Indian health care sionals, such as updates to the including home health care, as- increases in 2011. signed into law as part of the programs. scholarship program, demon- sisted living, and community Rep. Cole said that while he federal health care reform bill • Authorize a comprehen- stration programs which pro- based care. Current law pro- was proud of the Chickasaw updates and modernizes basic sive youth suicide prevention mote new, innovative models of vides for none of these forms Nation investments in health Indian health care programs. effort. health care, to improve access of long-term care. care, those investments do not Major provisions in the new • Authorize programs to to health care for Indians and see Provisions, page 36

The Chickasaw Times is published by the Chickasaw The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw reg- Times, 2612 East Arlington Street, Suite B, Ada, OK 74820, Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel istered voters, government and educational offices and P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 monthly with two special Governor Lt. Governor upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint permission issues published one in June and one in September. is granted with credit to The Chickasaw Times unless Subscriptions are free. Application (PP-2) to mail at peri- other copyrights are shown. odicals postage rates is pending at Ada, OK 74820. Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ letters reflect the opinions of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Chicka- writer and not necessarily those of the Chickasaw Times, saw Times, 2612 East Arlington Street, Suite B, Ada, OK Tom Bolitho Vicky Gold Tony Choate its staff or the tribal administration of the Chickasaw Na- 74820. Editor Office Manager Media Relations Director tion. All editorials and letters will become the property of 2612 E. Arlington, Suite B Carrie Buckley Dana Lance the Chickasaw Times. Editorials must be signed by the P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Supervisor author and include the author’s address. Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977; Fax: (580) 332-3949 Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month e-mail: [email protected] Karissa Pickett Brooke Tidwell prior to publication. Submissions can be mailed, faxed, Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 Health Communications Officer Education Communications Officer hand-delivered or e-mailed. April 2010 chickasaw times 3 Circumstances change, but our tribal mission never varies Every good house is built on a solid The Chickasaw people could access commercial expansion with the goal of a vibrant and foundation. There can be no substitute only the barest education, housing, self-sufficient nation dedicated to improving the lives for a firm, substantial footing, and health care, nutrition and other pro- of its people. when we talk about a house, we are grams. What we had was each other. Our growth was not without its fits and starts. Any- talking about physical elements. That unbreakable connection contin- one who has engaged in business knows the keys to When we talk about a program, a ues to this day, and 50 years ago, it success most often lie in an organization’s ability to business or a tribe, we are focusing was the singular bond that held us all adapt and respond positively to challenges. Our tribe on the essential support systems that together. We all had the belief things learned to adapt and base decisions on commercial make the entity successful. could get better if we built on our cul- reality and environment. We are greatly blessed at the Chicka- tural foundation of perseverance and In the 1990s, the Chickasaw Nation began to break saw Nation to have a tribe with a rock- achievement. through and hit its stride. We built businesses on a solid foundation. During the decades of the 1970s firm base of market evaluation, conservative projec- Many of our elders will recall when and 1980s, we learned how to better tions and management follow-through. We built our we sometimes felt as if we were on access and utilize the federal funds on quality management team from within, and that has shifting sands. The mid-20th Century which we depended for basic services. proved a strong and essential pillar in our success. environment in which tribal nations Gov. Bill We became familiar with representa- Today, our elders can recall the days of struggle, operated was not particularly favor- Anoatubby tives and officials who could assist us and fully appreciate our current reality. We always able. Many would even characterize on our drive to build that solid tribal remember it is our people we serve, and our entities those times as a period of daily strug- foundation. that provide the financial foundation are in place gle – and they would be correct. During this time, it became clear strictly to serve the Chickasaw people. The times have It is important to understand the Governor, we could not, over time, sustain the changed, but our mission has never varied. small steps taken by the tribe during healthy, robust programs and servic- It is with great pride that we point to our successes those challenging times. the Chickasaw es we envisioned on federal largesse in commerce. However, the real proof of our success The Chickasaw Nation was utterly Nation alone. For the Chickasaw people to is the new Chickasaw university graduate; the new dependent on the federal government grab hold of the tremendous educa- home welcoming a Chickasaw family; Chickasaw el- for its scarce programs and services. There were no tion, health care, housing and other opportunities ders gathering for a nutritious meal and fellowship; tribal businesses or other entities that might conceiv- we as a tribe envisioned, the Chickasaw Nation would the finest health care for our people. ably contribute to the tribe’s dreams and initiatives. have to grow. Together we have accomplished much, and together There were even no tribal elections until later in the Growth, to us, equaled self-sufficiency and Chicka- the opportunities for future service are limitless. period. saw opportunity. We embarked upon a course of tribal

Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy Spring Elders Day is auditions set for April and May May 7 at Kullihoma

ADA, Okla. - Preparations are School of Music, Edmond, and The Chickasaw Nation’s under way for the fifth annual on Saturday, May 1 at Hallie Spring Elders Day is set for 10 Chickasaw Summer Arts Acad- Brown Ford Fine Arts Center at emy, set for July 19 through East Central University. a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 7 July 31. Deadline for scheduling au- at Kullihoma. Taking place on the campus ditions at UCO is Wednesday, The event is sponsored by of East Central University in April 14 and Wednesday April the Cultural Resources Depart- Ada, Okla., the academy pro- 28 is the last day to schedule ment of the tribal Division of vides Chickasaw and other an audition at ECU. History and Culture. A semian- youth, ages 8 to 19, the oppor- While Chickasaw students Jeremy Wallace talks with youth during the 2009 Chikashsha Reunion. nual event, Elders Day honors tunity to work intensively with have priority, other Native our tribal elders and provides top arts professionals. American and non-Native stu- 13th Annual Chikashsha Reunion scheduled opportunities for elders to Interested students must dents are encouraged to apply. share their knowledge about complete the Chickasaw Sum- During the academy, a dozen Preparations are under way competitions, blow gun com- the culture and traditions of mer Arts Academy application specialized instructors pro- and submit to the Division of vide detailed and culturally for the 13th annual Chikash- petition, Squirrel Stick throw, the Chickasaw people. Arts and Humanities office by sensitive guidance in several sha Reunion. loksi races and stickball games. “This is a time where the el- April 5. disciplines including music Chickasaws and guests from The night will end with a stomp ders can get together and talk Level II students (age 13-19) composition, literary arts, tex- across the country will cel- dance. about the past,” said Eddie Pos- are required to audition. The tile designs, visual arts, video ebrate Chickasaw culture and Overnight camping spaces toak, director of the Cultural auditions help the coordinators production, vocal music, dance tradition June 4-5 at Kullihoma are available, including tent Resources Department. assess the individual ability of theatre performance and thea- Stomp Ground. spaces and a limited number Elders will engage in tradi- each student for appropriate tre technical. The Chickasaw Nation Divi- of RV hook ups. tional beading, dance, language placement in the academy. For more information, con- sion of History and Culture has To reach the site, travel to and hymns. They will also en- Students must schedule an tact the Chickasaw Nation Di- planned several activities for the Kullihoma sign seven miles joy a traditional lunch. audition time with the divi- vision of Arts and Humanities both days. Activities for Friday, east of Ada on State Highway 1. Kullihoma is located seven sion. at (580) 272-5520. Auditions are scheduled for Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media scheduled for 5 p.m. to 10:30 When coming from Ada, take miles east of Ada, Okla., on Saturday, April 17 at the Uni- relations. p.m., include cultural demon- a right at the sign. Then travel State Highway 1. versity of Central Oklahoma strations, a children’s tent and three miles east and one mile For more information, con- a social dance. south. tact the Cultural Resources Mark your calendar: CSAA dates to remember Traditional reunion activi- Several volunteers are needed Department at (580) 332-8685. April 5-Application Deadline ties will resume on Saturday to help with various activities. April 14-Audition scheduling deadline, UCO beginning at 10 a.m. and will For information, or to vol- continue through midnight. unteer, call Terry Haney (580) April 17-Edmond auditions These include a youth fishing 332-8685. April 28-Audition scheduling deadline, ECU derby, cornstalk shooting con- Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media May 1-Ada auditions test, youth and adult archery relations. 4 chickasaw times April 2010 Informal gatherings become important events Annual Meetings have reflected tribal government’s growth Organizers of the 1960 Chickasaw “I had always felt like we should have Annual meeting had set their sights on a democratic process and the people revitalizing the Chickasaw Nation tribal should be the ones to determine who government. Jess Humes, Reverend Jo- the governor was and not the federal nas Imotichey, Abijah Colbert, Emmet government,” said Gov. James. Seeley, Bob Kingsbury and Bob Harris He added that the governor became were among the organizers of that first an appointed position in 1906 when the meeting, according to Governor Emeri- federal government planned to abolish tus Overton James. the tribal government. Members of the group had met infor- “They said ‘we’ll do away with their mally several times, eventually asking government, but we’ve got to have if Mr. James would be willing to seek someone to sign legal documents – to the position as governor. be the legal representa- “Those informal meet- tive of the tribe - so we ings led me to believe will make that position we needed to call a an appointed position meeting and invite all so they will be respon- the people to come to sible to the federal gov- this (1960) meeting,” ernment, and not to the said Gov. James, adding tribe,’” said Gov. James. that they sent letters to “They didn’t get every- Chickasaws and reports thing completed.” to newspapers inviting In 1970, federal legis- Chickasaws to attend. lation was passed which “We probably had 150 enabled the Chickasaw to 200 people the first Nation, and the other time. It was still very in- Five Tribes, to elect a formal,” said Gov. James. principal officer. “I tried to inform the In 1971, Gov. James people of some of the became the first elected possibilities we could Chickasaw governor have if we got organized since Oklahoma state- Chickasaw Nation Gov. Overton James presents U.S. Rep. Carl Albert a peace pipe as LaDonna as a tribe.” hood. Chickasaws cast Harris looks on during the 1964 Annual Meeting at Seeley Chapel. In 1963, James took their votes at polling the oath of office at See- places set up through- Asked about major events during thority,” said Gov. James. “Reservation- ley Chapel after being out the Chickasaw Na- those early years, Gov. James respond- based Indians since 1936 had housing appointed governor by tion in towns including ed, “just about everything we did was authorities with subsidies from the President John F. Ken- Ardmore, Tishomingo, pretty major, because when you start federal government. When we applied nedy. Sulphur and Madill. from nothing, everything is major.” the federal government said ‘no, you’re Numbers attending While he was the only Early tribal services included the not eligible, you’ve got to go through the annual meeting con- tribal official at that Community Health Representative pro- the state.’” tinued to grow, and the Ribbon from the 1964 Annual time, Gov. James or- gram and the Comprehensive Employ- After encountering some early oppo- location was changed to Meeting ganized an advisory ment Training Act. sition, he took his case to the Oklahoma Byng Schools in the late council to assist in The Chickasaw Housing Authority Speaker of the House, J.D. McCarty. 1960s when Seeley Chapel could no decision making. He said the nine mem- was also established during those early “I explained to him that the hous- longer accommodate the crowds. ber group served as a kind of “sounding years. ing authority would provide affordable While serving four two-year terms, board” to help ensure he was making “We had to get enabling legislation housing to eligible Indians, it would not Gov. James continued to push for tribal decisions which would be in the best passed through the Oklahoma legisla- cost the state a penny, the state would elections. interest of the Chickasaw people. ture before we could form a housing au- not have to monitor it, supervise it – it would be no responsibility at all of the state, Gov. James said. Will you share your memories with us? “And he said ‘I can’t see why anyone would be opposed to that. I’ll see if I Fifty years of Annual Meetings will by sharing your Annual Meeting items phone number. A description of any can get it done.’ And he did. He got it be recognized October 2, 2010, during and memories with our staff. Photos items or photos (including dates, loca- passed.” the 50th celebration of the Chickasaw and memorabilia may be submitted by tions, photos identifications or other In 1972, the Chickasaw Nation pur- Annual Meeting. mailing your items to: supporting information) is greatly ap- chased a motel in Sulphur and changed Many exciting activities and events Annual Meeting Project preciated. the name to the Chickasaw Motor Inn, are planned to remember 50 years of c/o Chickasaw Nation For more information, contact the which was the first business owned and Annual Meetings as well as historic 900 North Mississippi Ave. Division of Communications, Media operated by the tribe. Chickasaw events and important mile- Ada, OK 74820 and Community Development at annu- “It was the beginning of our long- stones that have occurred from 1960 to Examples include photos from past [email protected]. range goals of eventually becoming present day. annual meetings, invitations, flyers, All items submitted will be processed self-sufficient,” Gov. James said. “We As a special 2010 Annual Meeting posters, newspaper clippings or other and returned to the owner in a timely needed to get into profit-making activi- project, the tribal Division of Commu- historical documents that will make manner. Submission of items does not ties so we could be self sufficient.” nications, Media and Community Devel- the 50th celebration a memorable oc- guarantee publication. The Chickasaw Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media relations. opment is gathering photos and memo- casion. Nation is not responsible for items that rabilia to help make the event special. With all submissions, please include may be lost or damaged by postal mail- You can help make this project great your name, return mailing address and ing services. April 2010 chickasaw times 5 Recognized by OKC Advertising Club Tribal marketing professionals honored for creative excellence OKLAHOMA CITY - The Chickasaw Nation was honored for creative excellence during the annual ADDY Awards, Feb. 27 in Oklahoma City. The event is hosted by the Oklahoma City Advertising Club. The Chickasaw Nation Divi- sion of Commerce Marketing Department earned a total of 35 awards during the advertis- ing industry’s largest competi- tion. Along with Ackerman Mc- Queen advertising agency, the Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce earned 12 gold AD- DYs, 10 silver and 13 bronze awards for promotional materi- als for Riverwind Casino, Win- Star World Casinos and other tribal businesses. Members of the Oklahoma City Advertising Club, a chap- ter of the American Advertis- ing Federation, selected the The Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce Marketing Department recently award winners. won a gold Addy award for this Riverwind Casino stationery. The honor was one “The Division of Commerce of 35 the tribal marketing professionals received in the Addy competition. Riverwind Casino’s “Peace, Love & Cash” campaign earned several awards, Marketing Department con- including a gold Addy for this VIP invitation and save the date card. tinues to achieve excellence in their efforts to promote all Chickasaw Nation Division of & Cash Event Campaign- River- Invitation- Riverwind Casino Media: Consumer Regional/ Chickasaw Nation businesses,” Commerce Marketing Depart- wind Casino Bronze Award- Special Event National- WinStar WWCS Cam- said Bill Lance, tribal Division ment Awards Silver Award- Mixed/ Mul- Material: Invitation- Around the paign- WinStar World Casino of Commerce administrator. ADDY award- Special Event tiple Media: Local- Around the World in 5 Days New Year’s Eve ADDY Award- Mixed Multiple “These awards are well-de- Material: Campaign- Peace, World in 5 Days New Year’s VIP Invitation- WinStar World Media: Consumer Regional/ served by our creative, dedi- Love & Cash VIP Invitation and Eve Event Campaign- WinStar Casino National WinStar ‘Poker Slang’ cated staff.” Save-the-Date Card- Riverwind World Casino Bronze Award-Local Radio- Campaign- WinStar World Ca- The Division of Commerce Casino Silver Award- Mixed/ Mul- Game-play Poetry- Riverwind sino Marketing Department is led ADDY award- Collateral Ma- tiple Media: Local- Branding Casino & Hotel ADDY Award- Elements of by Andrea Horner, chief mar- terial: Stationary Package- Riv- Campaign- WinStar World Ca- Bronze Award- Logo- Around Advertising: Animation or keting officer. Since the depart- erwind Hotel Stationary- River- sino the World in 5 Days Logo- Win- Special Effects- Day Tripper ment was formed in 2005, it wind Hotel Silver Award-Logo- Peace, Star World Casino TV- WinStar World Casino has been recognized with more ADDY award- Direct Market- Love & Cash- Riverwind Ca- Bronze Award-Logo- Winning ADDY Award- Elements of than 100 different awards. ing: Peace, Love & Cash VIP In- sino Picks Logo- WinStar World Ca- Advertising: Animation or Spe- The 12 gold and 10 silver vitation- Riverwind Casino Silver Award- Logo- Aces sino Hotel cial Effects- Peace, Love & Cash- awards will now be entered in Silver Award-Product or Ser- Lounge Logo- WinStar World Bronze Award- Collateral Ma- Riverwind Casino the regional competition which vice Sales Presentation Kit: Casino Hotel terial: Stationary Package- Win- ADDY Award- Elements of includes Texas, Oklahoma, Lou- Sales Kit WinStar World Ca- Silver Award- Vehicle Graphic Star RV Park Stationary- Win- Advertising: Sound Music with isiana and Arkansas. sino Advertising- V16 Vehicle Ad- Star World Casino RV Park Lyrics- Peace, Love & Cash- Riv- The 35 award-winning cam- Silver Award-Poster-Peace, WinStar World Casino erwind Casino paigns were for graphic design, Love & Cash- Riverwind Ca- Silver Award- Collateral Mate- The following represent joint Bronze Award- Television: Lo- campaign and promotional sino rial: Stationary Package- Global wins between the Chickasaw cal Campaign- Monsters of the brochures, invitations and ma- Silver Award-Poster- WinStar Gaming Solutions Stationary- Nation Division of Commerce World- WinStar World Casino terials as well as television and City Plaza Poster Campaign- Global Gaming Solutions and Ackerman McQueen. Bronze Award- Mixed Multi- radio commercials and logo de- WinStar World Casino Bronze Award- Poster- ADDY Award- Television: Lo- ple Media: Consumer Regional/ signs. The following is a break- Silver Award- Mixed/ Mul- Around the World in 5 Days- cal TV :30- Hallowin TV- River- National- Monsters Campaign- down of the awards: tiple Media: Local- Peace, Love WinStar World Casino wind Casino WinStar World Casino Bronze Award-Poster- Go ADDY Award- Television: Lo- Bronze Award- Television: Green Giveaway Poster- Win- cal Campaign- Riverwind TV Regional/ National Campaign- Star World Casino Campaign- Riverwind Casino Day Tripper TV Campaign- Bronze Award-Poster- New ADDY Award- Television: WinStar World Casino. Year’s Eve Celebration - WinStar Regional/ National Campaign- Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media About the ADDY awards World Casino WinStar ‘Poker Slang’ Cam- relations. The ADDY program is unique among all advertising com- Bronze Award- Poster- River- paign- WinStar World Casino petitions in that it is comprised of three rigorous levels of wind Table Game Promotions- ADDY Award- Television: judging beginning at the local club level, moving on to re- Riverwind Casino Regional/ National Campaign- gional competitions and ultimately advancing to the national/ Bronze Award- Special Event WinStar ‘Blackjack Slang’ Cam- international finals. Material: Invitation- Once in a paign- WinStar World Casino Blue Moon New Year’s Eve VIP ADDY Award- Mixed Multiple 6 chickasaw times news from your legislators April 2010 Legislative building is for The signs of Chickasaw Ardmore Clinic on track the Chickasaw citizens history are all around us for significant expansion

s you may know by now, the Legislature anielle Dameron and her sister, Jakki ello everyone, and Judicial Departments have recently were guests at the Achille Senior Center I hope all of you are enjoying the occupied new buildings located in the last month. The sisters sang many songs warmer spring weather. Sadly enough, 800 block of North Mississippi Street in for the luncheon crowd. Both of the girls along with spring comes seasonal aller- Ada. The new buildings are absolutely are members of the choir at Tishomingo gies and hay fever. If you are one of the HighD School. They have competed in All-State Choir, gorgeous;A however, it is what the buildings represent unluckyH ones who suffers from allergies, you know that really causes me to stop in awe and wonder. Circle the State and several other competitions. Re- how important it is to have access to quality health- A short 27 years ago, a small group of Chickasaws cently, the sisters performed a duet for competition care right at home. and a BIA arbitrator sat together and hammered out and scored a #1 ranking, qualifying them for State As a Legislator and Chickasaw Citizen, I am so the Constitution of the Chickasaw Nation. A short Competition to be conducted later this spring in Tulsa. pleased that healthcare is in the forefront of the Na- while later, on August 27, 1983, to be exact, the Chick- Danielle is a junior at THS and enjoys reading and tion’s future projects. As our population grows, the asaw voters ratified the Constitution and our govern- drawing in her spare time. Jakki is a freshman this need for additional out-patient services and space ment was reborn. Pursuant to the Constitution, a Gov- year and in her spare time she likes creative writing grows. ernor and Lt. Governor, 13 Legislators and three Tribal and reading. Both girls have been involved in choir Renovations at the Ardmore clinic are well under Judges were elected and sworn since fifth grade. Their biggest fans and supporters way with planned expansions to in. Today, some 27 years later, are parents, Paul and Robin the existing building, but with our Nation not only continues Dameron, of Tishomingo, and projected primary care visits of to bring that document to life, their little brother, Timothy. over 24,000 just expanding the it flourishes with increased citi- Grandparents are John and old building will not provide the zenship rolls, larger land base the late Ivy’lys Dameron, of Cla- space that is needed to serve the and diversified businesses that remore, Okla., and Larry and Ka- approximately 6,000 patients provide many programs for all trinka Skinner of Achille, Okla. who seek healthcare at the Ar- Chickasaws wherever they may The sisters plan to continue dmore Clinic. call home. We have truly come their singing and competition. In July of 2009, the Chicka- a long way! Tishomingo High School Choir saw Nation Tribal Legislature The evolution of the new Leg- will have this Chickasaw Duet passed a resolution which ap- islative Building deserves to be for at least one more year. Good proved the participation of the holly remembered. We only need to Beth Luck girls, at State Choir com- connie Chickasaw Nation in the Indian visit the Council House Museum petition. Health Services Joint Venture easterling in Tishomingo to experience Alexander If you have similar stories barker Construction Program and in the first legislative building in of Chickasaws doing exciting December the Indian Health Oklahoma, a small log building things please share them. Services selected the Ardmore Chickasaw with a dirt floor. Next door to Chickasaw I hope all of you enjoyed the Chickasaw Clinic as a participant in the the Museum is the Historical poem, BEACH ON RED RIVER joint program. As a result, the Tribal Capitol which housed the three Tribal (1923), by Grace Lloyd. After last Tribal Ardmore clinic will not only re- branches of government from month’s article, I decided to take ceive a face lift, there will be a Legislature its construction in 1898 until Legislature a short trip to the Carpenter’s Legislature new facility built adjacent to the shortly after statehood (1907) Bluff Bridge and take a few pic- existing building. The selection when it was sold to Johnston tures to send Grace. As I drove of the Chickasaw Nation to par- County. Under the Constitution of 1983, the Legisla- along, it came to my attention that Chickasaw history ticipate in the Joint Venture Project will allow the op- ture was assigned an office in the headquarters build- was all around erational cost to be funded by Indian Health Services ing, the first tribal building to be erected in Ada. The me. On the left, I with the Nation being responsible for the design, con- Legislature held its committee meetings and sessions passed the pas- struction and equipment funding. The project plan- in the large conference room. The Tribal Court shared ture entrance to ning will include 21 medical examination rooms, 15 the same accommodations so all three branches of Bloomfield Cem- dental chairs, digital x-ray, behavioral health services government were under one roof again. That building etery and then on and state of the art ultrasound. Plans for the new facil- still stands as our headquarters but has been reno- the right, I passed ity ground breaking are expected to start in October vated and redecorated over the years. It is today the the site of Bloom- 2010 with the approximate completion date of July nicest tribal headquarters building around. field Academy. As 2012. The 68,000 square foot facility will be supported Twenty years ago, a simple, by today’s standards I walked on the by 100 additional health care workers, 3 primary care anyway, building was erected on the headquarters old portion of the physicians and additional mid-level practitioners. campus in Ada and it became the new Legislative bridge, I tried to Danielle and Jakki Dameron While the Healthcare Division of the Nation is busy building. A few years later, it was named for David imagine what life making future expansion plans, work goes on with Stout, a Legislator who died young while in office. was like in 1923. The road was not paved, the river diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. As a Over the years the David Stout Building became too probably looked different and all the brush, trees member of the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee, I small and not indicative of the success the Nation has and undergrowth was not like 2010. Life was slower. have witnessed first hand the on going fight against enjoyed; therefore, a new Legislative Building was in People exchanged greetings when they crossed the such a debilitating disease and am proud to represent order. Red River. Interaction between neighbors took place! all Chickasaw Nation citizens who suffer from diabe- The Nation went above and beyond to produce a In her poem, Grace shared her memory of picnicking tes. During our meetings many tribes come together building that is spectacular to view and large enough down at the River….When was the last time you went with a common purpose and that is exploring new to accommodate all perceived needs today and in the on a picnic? Ok, so it has been winter time…but spring ways to secure funding for the treatment and preven- future. The new building demands total dedication to is here. I challenge you to set a date for a picnic. Slow tion of diabetes. the cause of our Nation from all who work there. down and capture the positives of the past, present In the Division of Health for February, 2010, there But the nicest part of the new buildings is to know and future. were 459 internal medicine visits, 986 emergency vis- that they do not belong to us - the elected officials and A good place to start is the opening of the Chicka- its, 889 pediatric encounters, 2,774 same day clinic staff of the two departments. Rather, they belong to saw Cultural Center this summer or how about the visits, and 3,558 family practice encounters inclusive you Chickasaw citizens who reap the benefits today Annual Festival in October? I hope to see you there! of all satellite clinics. There were 38 Obstetric/gyne- and to our generations to come in the future. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it cological deliveries as compared to 33 for the same Please join us on April 19th, 9:30 am, to officially were, with salt, so that you may know how you should period last year. There were 254 general surgery vis- open the Legislative and Judicial Buildings with a rib- respond to each person. Colossians 4: 6 its for the month of February and 309 surgeries per- bon cutting ceremony. Beth Alexander formed. Panola District Legislator Thank you for allowing me to serve you. P.O.Box 246, Achille, OK. 74720 Connie Barker (580) 283-3409: [email protected] April 2010 news from your legislators chickasaw times 7 Partnership grant puts Double check your Enroll your kids in the health care on front burner information - and vote! tribal summer youth camps

ello Everyone! ello Everyone, inally, the first signs of spring are popping As I sit here on the 21st of March Even though Chickasaw election up! As the days get longer and warmer, I watching it snow I am promising my- season seems like it is in the distant can hardly wait to start digging. This is self to be a little more tolerant of little future, it is less than 90 days away. I the time of year that my dad loved the later (couple of months!) of the sum- encourage you to vote. Our vote is our most. He was a gardener, and he definitely merH heat. Now if you notice me complaining later you voice,H and our government serves our people better hadF a “green thumb.” During the last years of his life, can send me a little mental reprimand! Really, the when there are more voices heard. Voting is not only while battling lung cancer, he still took great pride weather is amazing. Really amazing. a privilege, but it is also a responsibility. Voting is also in his garden. He could grow enough to feed several Last month I talked about the improvements to the the only sure way we have of holding our government families on just a small plot of ground. My dad never Ardmore Clinic and now we have more good news. Ac- accountable. met a stranger. Anyone who came to the door was tually, we have incredibly great news. We are the recip- It is time to prepare ourselves to vote in this year’s welcome to come in and sit awhile and visit. ients of a federal “partnership” grant in the amount of elections. The first thing we need to do is make sure A great way to get to know people and make friends $32 million for use on the Ardmore Clinic. The addi- we are registered to vote, whether that means register- is to join a Chickasaw Community Council. I have re- tion provided by this grant will ing for the first time or simply ally enjoyed getting to meet adjoin the present facility and verifying that your registration many people at community will make it possible for the hir- is current. council events recently in Ari- ing of more doctors there and The best indicator that your zona, California, New Mexico, also quite a number of support registration is current is if the Texas, and all across Oklahoma. personnel. The staff at the Ar- Chickasaw Times is being sent It has been such a joy to get to dmore Clinic tries very hard to to your home address. Your bal- know you and see you all tak- accommodate as many as they lot will be sent to the same ad- ing an active interest in your possible can but the need is so dress as your copy of the Chick- Chickasaw heritage. As we have much greater than the facility asaw Times. visited about the things going can support they are long over- If you are not receiving a copy on with the Chickasaw Nation Linda due for this great blessing. Sim- Katie of the Chickasaw Times with NANCY and our families, we found that ply: Hooray!! We are thankful! your name and address on a we have many common friends Briggs The Listening Conferences Case sticker on the front page, you ELLIOTT and interests. Hearing over and are ongoing again and if you will not receive a ballot. over again the many positive live anywhere near any one of To register for the first time ways people have been helped Chickasaw them you would very much en- Chickasaw or to check your voter registra- Chickasaw by our programs and services joy and benefit from attending. tion status, call (580) 310-6475 greatly encourages me. I know Tribal The conferences have given in- Tribal or (888) 661-0137. Tribal we are making a difference in Legislature sight into more of the needs of Legislature To allow for glitches in the Legislature the lives of our people. I would our citizens-at-large and have system, start the process now like to encourage you all to played a large role in many of and be diligent in your follow make an effort to find a com- the benefits now enjoyed and used by our at-large citi- up to ensure you are registered in time to vote. Fol- munity council near you and become involved. zens. - More on the way!! low up should include, but not be limited to, phone This is also the time of year to get your kids and For quite a period of time I have enjoyed a phone calls and/or emails to Voter Registration. Rita’s email grandkids enrolled in the many summer youth camps friendship with a really wonderful couple from Ala- address is [email protected] and her phone and programs available from the Chickasaw Nation. bama - Jerry and Shirley Brown. I have spoken of them numbers are listed above. The contact for the Chicka- You can find out about all that is offered at the web- before because Jerry does what all of us should do. saw Times is Vicky Gold. The email address for the site, www.chickasaw.net, or in the Program and Ser- He puts into writing the stories of his family. He tells Chickasaw Times is [email protected] vices Guide. These are great ways to learn more about his family’s history in story form for his children, and the phone number is (580) 332-2977. our heritage and culture, while building relationships grandchildren and other members of his family. It Remember, our vote is our voice, and together, we and making lifelong friends. has been a great gift that he also shares many of them can make our voices heard. Take time to enjoy the many opportunities available with me. Jerry is a noteworthy writer/storyteller and Respectfully, during this wonderful season! I have loved the privilege. And it was my great privi- Katie Sincerely, lege to meet Jerry and Shirley at one of the Listening Nancy Conferences! It is a busy time in the Chickasaw Nation - always, Reserve your 2010 Programs I guess, but we grow more excited as we watch our Court Advocate services now wondrous, state-of-the-art hospital near completion. and Services Directory today! It is one-half mile from on end to the other and we This directory outlines the numerous programs and available for tribal citizens kid about the roller skates we are going to need! I’ll services available to you and your family. Court Advocate Services are now available in Ar- bet we manage! The directory offers: dmore, Ada, and Purcell to assist Native Americans with their legal problems. Take care, Everyone, and may your blessings be • Information on all programs and services avail- To make an appointment call 1-800-479-1459. many! able This is a service provided by the tribal court sys- Linda Briggs • Program descriptions tem. • Important phone numbers and contact informa- tion Ada Senior Citizens Gift Shop Citizens At-Large • Office locations and hours of operation Help Number • Program requirements 1005 Chamber Loop, Ada, OK • Detailed index with keywords (580) 436-1007 For information on services or help with SW jewelry, dream catchers, caps and lots questions, call toll-free 1-866-466-1481. To reserve your copy of the 2010 directory, call (866) of Chickasaw items. Shop the Ada Senior Citi- 466-1481. The directory can also be reserved online by zens Gift Shop for all your gift giving items! visiting http://www.chickasaw.net/servicedirectory. 8 chickasaw times news from your legislators April 2010 Education programs At-Large citizens taking The Chickasaw Nation reaching lots of students advantage of programs Tribal Election 2010 Primary Election Schedule ello and greetings from Legislator Mary Jo Green, Seat 5, Pontotoc District and appy Spring! It was an unusual start June 7-9: Committee Chair of the Education to spring with the snow our state re- Candidate filing period (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Committee! Spring in Oklahoma is so ceived, but nevertheless, we are on our Election Secretary’s office) beautiful! We welcome warmer tem- way to warmer weather. June 11: peraturesH since we had the most snow in 20 years I would like to thank all the at-large Challenge to Candidacy ends at 5 p.m. over the winter. communityH councils who have welcomed us the past June 14: To all you students that will graduate soon, get your few months. Several of us visited Arizona, California Drawing for position on the ballot (1:30 p.m. at the information to the Chickasaw Times as soon as pos- and New Mexico community councils throughout Feb- Election Secretary’s office) sible. We look forward to seeing your picture and in- ruary and March. What a wonderful, warm welcome Candidates may pick up labels, print-outs, & CD’s. formation in an upcoming issue of the Times. we received from all of them. It is such a blessing to June 14: For those students who have maintained all A’s be able to meet Chickasaws from all over the country. Last day to submit photo & biography to “Chickasaw in class, contact the Division of Education and ask about the stoles they present to students to be worn At each meeting, we were amazed at the connections Times” (by 4:00 pm) with cap and gown, both inside we found far away from Oklahoma. We discussed Press release for candidates (news/media) and outside the Nation. You can their family’s Oklahoma roots June 28: also contact the Division of Edu- and found that some of us may Ballots mailed to voters who reside out of the con- cation to learn about financial even be related. tiguous 48 states aid (the application is on-line at I was pleasantly surprised that July 6: www.chickasaw.net) and assis- so many of our at-large citizens Voter registration closes. tance for taking the college en- are taking advantage of several July 7: trance exams. The phone num- of our wonderful programs and After 12 p.m. candidates may pick up updated la- ber for the Division of Education services. I have spoken to many bels, printouts, & CD’s. is 580.421.7711. families who have children in July 12: Several Legislators attended the JOM conference in Tulsa re- college and are very apprecia- Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. cently. The Byng School System tive of all the financial support July 21: Mary Jo received the Exemplary Award Shana they receive. Their comments to Last day to appoint a watcher. at the awards banquet. This is a me were that they couldn’t send July 27: Green high honor for Byng schools and Hammond their kids to college without the 2010 Primary Election (last day to return ballots; no we send our congratulations to help of the Chickasaw Nation. later than 10:30 a.m.) them. And how proud they are to be Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Chickasaw We currently have over 242 Chickasaw Chickasaws! Unofficial results posted immediately children participating in the I will continue to visit as Press Release made to public. Tribal Reading Program. Thirteen stu- Tribal many community councils as I July 27: dents are enrolled in the High can, both at-large and within the Voter registration re-opens, if no run-off election. Legislature Reach Curriculum and they Legislature are advancing at an accelerated Nation. I continue to be blessed July 30: pace. In the Childcare for Work- meeting so many wonderful Recount period ends. ing Parents program last month, we provided services people. I am proud to serve you. October 1: to 180 children. There is currently a waiting list. Sincerely, Oath of Office Ceremony (11:00 a.m.) We have a Sick Childcare program where parents Shana Tate Hammond can bring children who are sick with colds or other Pickens District, Seat 4 minor maladies. If the child develops a fever, the par- ents are called so they can take the child to a doctor. This program allows the parents to work their normal The Chickasaw Nation 2010 hours and rest assured that their children are being Count of Voters by District cared for by professionals. Panola 1,725 Pontotoc 11,222 “Metal Mayhem” is a robotics team comprised of 14 Run-Off Election Schedule Chickasaw students representing Ada, Allen, Byng, Pickens 7,223 Tishomingo 5,077 Latta and Edmond North high schools. The team was 25,247 (If Needed) created to demonstrate leadership, ingenuity and a dedication to the worlds of science, technology, en- August 2: gineering and math. The team enters contests where Candidates may pick up labels, print-outs, & CD’s they are allotted six weeks to design, construct and (after 12:00 p.m.) program a working robot that succeeds within certain August 16: perimeters developed by the contest sponsor. Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. Metal Mayhem recently entered the Dallas regional August 25: contest. Even though there are some 3,000 teams each Last day to appoint a watcher for the run-off elec- year, Mayhem was the only Oklahoma team at the Dal- The Chickasaw Nation tion. las regional. It was their hope to produce a winning robot that would send them to the national contest in 2010 Tribal Election August 31: Atlanta, Georgia. The results were not available at pub- 2010 Run-Off Election (last day to return ballots; no lication time. Last year, the team compiled over $90K Seats Open for Election later than 10:30 a.m.) in scholarship money for their senior members. Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. In closing, may God’s blessings be on each of you Pontotoc District Tishomingo District Unofficial results posted immediately Chickasaws where ever you are. I would love to hear Seat 5 Seat 2 Press Release made to public. from you. Please contact me through my email ad- Voter registration re-opens dress [email protected] or through the ad- Pickens District Supreme Court September 3: dress and telephone number listed elsewhere in this Seat 3 Seat 1 Recount period ends. and every issue of the Chickasaw Times and on the October 1: Chickasaw Nation web site. My articles are also located Panola District Oath of Office ceremony (11:00 a.m.) on the web site. Thank you. Seat 1 April 2010 chickasaw times 9 Trees, flowers, sod and more New program offers flora variety for homeowners Chickasaw homeowners have an opportunity to enhance the appearance of their homes by participating in the Chickasaw Landscaping products pro- gram. Open to all Chickasaw hom- eowners who reside within the tribal boundaries, the Land- scaping Products program pro- vides a set number of colorful flowers, shrubs, grasses, trees and lush sod to Chickasaw ho- meowners. Participants can select from a wide variety of flora for their Will McCracken (kneeling) Kenny Chronister and Floyd Ingram, with Chickasaw Chickasaw Farms employee Nick Worcester, uses a state-of-the-art watering home, said Karla Windy Boy, Farms, install sod at the new Chickasaw Judicial and Legislative buildings, table at Chickasaw Farms to care for a variety of plants which are available to program director. recently. Mike McKee Chickasaw citizens through the Landscaping Products program. In addition The greenery and turf are to working 15 hours per week, Mr. Worcester volunteers about 25 hours per grown at Chickasaw Farms in week to tend to the plants and flowers. Davis, Oklahoma. citizenship card. week to request their order. Applicants are required to Sod for existing homes is The months of operation are able for new home construction (580) 436-2603, ext. 21091 or provide proof of residence available for pick up at the April 15 through October 15. within the Chickasaw Nation. 20712 or email karla.windy- (utility bill with the applicant’s Chickasaw Farm on Fridays Applicants must do their For more information about [email protected]. name), proof of home owner- and requesters must call (580) own dirt work in preparation the Chickasaw Landscaping Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media ship, a completed application 235-7234, (580) 399-9991 or for the sod. Products program or sod, or relations. and a copy of their Chickasaw (580) 399-7568 earlier in the Sod installation is also avail- to request an application, call Tribal businesses complete five months on target FINANCIAL REPORT programs not covered by federal pro- This total does not include any federal funding, had net assets of $910 mil- The tribal government caption in- grams or grants. program funds. lion compared to $872 million at Sep- cludes the tribe’s general fund and the The businesses’ expenditures are The businesses had $133 million tember 30, 2009 or an increase of $38 tribe’s BIA trust funds. The Chickasaw classified as to expenses associated in cash and investments which is re- million. Businesses include all of the business- with gaming operation of the tribe and served for accounts payable and busi- es and operations of the Chickasaw the other businesses of the tribe. ness operations. Enterprises. Not included in the finan- Executive Summary of the Financial As of February 28, 2010, tribal op- cial statements are federally or state Statements of the period ending Febru- erations, excluding federal program funded programs and/or grants and ary 28, 2010 the financial statements of Bank 2 and Tribal Government Chickasaw Industries, Inc. Revenues and transfers from the The growing needs of the businesses businesses for operations and fixed are taken into account when determin- assets totaled $10.0 million for the ing the transfers from the businesses month and $55.2 million year-to-date. to the general fund. It is vital to the Expenditures were $6.8 million for long range mission of the Chickasaw the month and $35.1 million year-to- Nation that the businesses continue to date. There has been a total, beginning grow and diversify. in fiscal year 2004, of $121.0 million Revenues of the tribal operation, oth- transferred from the businesses that er than the transfer from businesses, were reserved for capital projects. include motor fuel settlement funds Chickasaw Businesses and investment income. Chickasaw Revenue net of gaming prizes for Businesses revenues include gaming February totaled $76.5 million and revenues net of prizes, sales revenue at $360.6 million year-to-date. Net in- convenience, travel plazas and tobacco come before the transfers to the Tribal stores, rent and investment income. Government was $26.1 million for the Tribal expenditures are classified by month and $108.7 million year-to-date. function. General government includes After transfers to the Tribal Govern- the maintenance and operations of ment for capital projects and tribal tribal property, Chickasaw Times and program operations the net income Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s offices. was $22.9 million year-to-date. The net Expenditure for education includes income includes all revenue, including education scholarship as well as the amounts reserved for business growth tribe’s division of education. Health and expansion. expenditures include senior citizens Statement of Net Assets sites, eye glasses, hearing aids, pre- At February 28, 2010, the tribal gov- scription drugs, wellness center, com- ernment funds had $104 million in munity health clinics, catastrophic cash and investments. Of this amount, medical assistance and other similar $17.2 million is in the BIA Trust funds. 10 chickasaw times April 2010 ‘We love our grandparents’ Foster Grandparents honored for work with special-needs kids

Foster Grandparents Shirley Brown, left, and Mary Russell and were honored Twenty-five Foster Grandparents, many who work in Chickasaw Nation facilities, were honored for their service during for their years of service at the Chickasaw Nation Head Start in Ardmore during the 29th annual appreciate luncheon, conducted in Ardmore last month. Front row from left, Darlean Rankin, Mary Kay the 29th Annual Foster Grandparent Recognition luncheon, March 12 at the Russell, Georgia Douglas, Dean Crabaugh, Shirley Brown, and Hulean Hoskins. Second row from left, Loretha Gordon, Chickasaw Culinary Arts Academy in Ardmore. Rose Williams, Alice Bowen Helen Bartlett and Charlene Trammell. Third row from left, Corine Shannon, Mary McHenry, Sue Andrews, Brenda Bell, Shirley Pickens, Mary Alexander and Dorothy Holt (Ardmore area coordinator). Fourth row More than two dozen Fos- Starts including the Chickasaw from left, Juanita Cottrell, Jim Cottrell, LaQuita Hall, Patsy Hook, Peggy Purvey, Myrtle Williamson, Dorothy Shumaker, ter Grandparents were hon- Nation, INCA and Big 5 Head Clevonna Jones and Mynan Hutto (Foster Grandparent program director). ored during the 29th Annual Start. Two Foster Grandparents, Delta Community Action Fos- Adell Martin and LaQuita Hall, parent site in Carter County, (four years), Hulean Hoskins, Gladys Hughes, Harold Hughes, ter Grandparent Recognition work at the Chickasaw Nation 15 grandparents worked in the Loretha Gordon, Vernell Cal- Glyna Scott, Catherine Cousin, luncheon, Friday, March 12 at Children’s Village in Kingston. dorm,” said Dorothy Holt, Ard- lins, Shirley Brown, Juanita Armella McKindra and Mary the Chickasaw Nation Culinary “We love our grandparents, more Foster Grandparent area Cottrell, Othella Brown, (three Harris. Arts Academy in Ardmore, they take care of us and they coordinator. years) Mary Hays, Lupe Butler, The Foster Grandparents Okla. take care of our school,” said Today, the Delta Communi- Judy Browder, and Jimmie Cot- program is a federally funded Foster Grandparents who Eva Wells, an administrator ty Action oversees schools in trell, (two years), Peggy Purvey, program by the Corporation for serve in classrooms in Carter, from Will Rogers Elementary six counties, Carter, Marshall, Carolyn Buckley, Brenda Bell, National and Community Ser- Marshall, Johnston and Mur- School in Ardmore. Johnston, Murray, Stephens Dora Hutchinson, Annette vice and Foster Grandparents ray counties were honored for Malcolm Williams, director and Comanche. Fleming, Dorothy McDuffie, Senior Corps. a combined 384 years of ser- of the Community Children’s Twenty-five Foster Grandpar- Shirley Pickens, Barbara Suitor For more information about vice. Shelter in Ardmore, spoke to ents received a certificate and a Willie Toles and Jim Browder, the Foster Grandparent pro- Foster Grandparents is a fed- the group and praised his Fos- pin during the ceremony. (one year). gram, contact Mynan Hutto or eral program that matches se- ter Grandparent, Corine Shan- Those honored include: Dean New volunteers were also Karen Nichols, Delta Commu- nior citizens to special-needs non. Crabaugh, (23 years), Dorothy recognized including: Ruby nity Action executive director children in the classroom. “You carry out a very big role Childs, (22 years), Rose Wil- Mathews, Billie Kay Roberts, at 580-252-4085. The program is celebrating in your assigned position,” Wil- liams, (21 years), Myrtle Wil- Ada Johnson, Clevonna Jones, Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media its 45th year this year. liams said. “You don’t know the liamson, (20 years), Armetha Margie Louis, Johnny Bagby, relations. “Lyndon Johnson decided huge impact you have on the Richard, (15 years), Juanita the grandparent has a role in children’s lives.” Kennedy, Lucille Scoggins (12 children’s life and signed the Chickasaw citizen Helen years), Mildred Milburn, Virgin- Foster Grandparent program Bartlett was honored for five ia Keener, (11 years), Darlean into existence,” said Foster years of service at the INCA Rankin, Cornelia Turrentine, Summer stomp dance dates set for Kullihoma Grandparent Program Director Head Start in Mill Creek. Mildred McGee, (10 years), Mary Mynan Hutto. Mary Russell and Shirley Evans, Dorothy Shumaker, Dor- KULLIHOMA - Citizens are stomp dances are May 7, June Foster Grandparents, she Brown were also honored for othy Cousins, (nine years), Irma invited to several upcoming 4, July 23 and August 27. said, provide a variety of edu- their services at the Chickasaw Lacy, Mary McHenry, Naomi stomp dances hosted by the The dances are open to the cational assistance, nurturing Nation Head Start in Ardmore. Richardson, Alice Bowen, Irene Chickasaw Nation Division of public with free admission. No and support for students, eas- “I enjoy spending time with Fleming, June Woodson (eight History and Culture at Kulli- drugs or alcohol are allowed on ing the burden of the class- the children. It is very fulfill- years), Norman Smart, Mary homa. the premises and participants room teacher. ing,” said Russell. Alexander, Catherine Berry “Stomp dancing is a way to are encouraged to bring lawn “The grandparents and the Chickasaw Nation and Foster (seven years), Curtis Richard- be a part of history, said Lan- chairs. children get a lot out of this Grandparents son, Corine Shannon, LaQuita ny North, Chickasaw Dance Kullihoma is seven miles east program.” The Chickasaw Nation’s af- Hall, Adell Martin, (six years), Troupe coordinator. of Ada on State Highway 1. Attendees at the luncheon filiation with the Foster Grand- Lillie Hall, Helen Bartlett, Cleo “It is such an integral part of For more information, con- work in Ardmore, Davis, and parent program began in 1980 Hampton, Charlene Trammell, the Chickasaw culture, it’s im- tact the Chickasaw Nation Di- Sulphur Public Schools, Okla- when Governor Overton James Ellen Mathews, Wanda Welch, portant that we keep it alive.” vision of History and Culture homa School for the Deaf, the implemented the program at LaDoris Peterson (five years), Each dance occurs on a Fri- at (580) 332-8685. Community Ardmore’s Chil- Carter Seminary. Georgia Douglas, James Ster- day night from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media dren’s Shelter, and area Head “It was the only Foster Grand- ling, Sue Andrews, Patsy Hook The dates for the upcoming relations. April 2010 chickasaw times 11 Promoting our Native heritage OKC Cultural Center board inspired by Chickasaw Center SULPHUR, Okla. - The Chick- Campbell described the rela- not only to Chickasaws and Na- asaw Cultural Center provided tionship between the two cul- tive Americans, but the entire a serene and inspirational set- tural center projects as “sym- state of Oklahoma.” ting for a recent meeting of the biotic.” The Oklahoma City Several American Indian Cul- Native American Cultural and Center, he said, could serve tural Center staff members at- Educational Authority. as a hub for all other Native tended the meeting and toured NACEA, the board which American Cultural Centers in the Cultural Center campus oversees the construction and the state. for the first time. Among the operation of the American In- “They compliment each oth- group was Sue Fish, a Chicka- dian Cultural Center and Muse- er,” Campbell said. “Visitors saw citizen who works as the um in Oklahoma City, conduct- can see the common thread assistant to administration ed its monthly meet- and operations of the ing on the Cultural “It is an honor to work with these American Indian Cul- Center campus, near tural Center. Sulphur, on March 27. individuals who are working diligently “As a Chickasaw, I Chickasaw Na- could not have been tion Governor Bill to share with others the profound and more proud of our Native American Cultural Educational Authority directors and staff members Anoatubby serves as positive impact American Indians have leaders and all the from the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City chairman of NACEA people who contrib- tour the Chikashsha Poya Exhibit Center during a March 27 meeting at the and presided over the had on the state of Oklahoma.” uted toward the Cul- Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. meeting. tural Center,” she “It is an honor to Bill Anoatubby said. “I feel our ances- work with these indi- Chickasaw Nation Governor tors would be pleased viduals who are work- with the work that is ing diligently to share with oth- that ties us together, an hon- being accomplished to carry on ers the profound and positive est portrayal of the triumphs their voices about our rich heri- impact American Indians have over trials and tribulation. The tage and culture. had on the state of Oklahoma.” Native American resurgence is “While touring the Cultural Gov. Anoatubby said. alive and well and we can pres- Center, I was amazed and ex- Chickasaw Nation Adminis- ent the story as accurately as cited, but at the same time, a trator of History and Culture possible. The fact that we are bit nervous. Around every cor- Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham still here, we’ve adopted and ner, I was in awe at the state- welcomed the group and pro- adapted and the success is on- of-the-art technology and the vided a campus tour and a going.” many hours of research and screening of the “Behind the During his first tour of the work that went into each phase. Scenes” film in the Anoli The- Chickasaw Cultural Center While the American Indian Cul- ater. Lunch featuring tradi- campus, Campbell, a geologist, tural Center and Museum is tional Chickasaw dishes was said he was impressed by the approximately five years from The group looks from the Aba’ Aanowa’ Sky Terrace for a sweeping view of the served in the Aaimpa Café. use of native building materi- opening, I could envision our Chikasha Inchokka’ Traditional Village at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. “The meeting was exciting als, particularly timber and opening day and felt a bit anx- and inspirational,” Dr. Cobb- stone, in the Chickasaw Cul- ious about the years of work Greetham said. “It was particu- tural Center. still ahead of us. Our staff was larly exciting to show the Cul- “I was amazed at how well very grateful to have had an op- tural Center to the NACEA, to the Chickasaws and their con- portunity to take a sneak peek. meet and collaborate with the sultants took advantage of the We had a very inspiring day.” board and AICCM staff mem- native topography,” he said. Fish, a basket weaver, plans bers.” NACEA Director Emeritus to teach basket weaving and The Chickasaw Cultural Cen- Betty Price was moved by the revive split cane baskets and ter is setting the standard for colors and texture of the Cul- mats through programs that other tribal Cultural Centers, tural Center. will be offered at the Cultural said Dr. Cobb-Greetham, due “It is so important to how Center. Some of her basketry is to Governor’s Anoatubby lead- you feel when you are here,” included in the exhibits. ership and vision. she said. “We are thrilled to “I’m honored and am glad to “Through his service to the have the chance to see this have a small part in telling our NACEA, Governor Anoatubby world-class Cultural Center.” story,” she said. “We are truly Chickasaw Nation Division of Culture and History Administrator Dr. Amanda is also demonstrating a com- Price, who is the former di- blessed to have this facility.” Cobb-Greetham welcomes Native American Cultural Educational Authority mitment to share all Native rector of the Oklahoma Arts Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media directors and American Indian Cultural Center and Museum staff during a American cultures with the Council, said the Cultural Cen- relations. board meeting at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. world,” she said. ter will provide a place for all Situated on 109 acres, the youth to learn about the past About the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority of Oklahoma Chickasaw Cultural Center is and contemplate the future. She the largest Cultural Center to also praised Gov. Anoatubby’s Created by the Oklahoma The focal points of the proj- the project; and administrative be built by a single tribe. The leadership on the project. Legislature in 1994, the pur- ect will be a proposed museum offices. American Indian Cultural Cen- “Our association with Gov. pose of the authority is to con- and interpretive center; a large- The project is under con- ter is under construction in Bill Anoatubby has been an in- struct, maintain, and operate format film theater; a Native struction in Oklahoma City, at Oklahoma City, at the south- credible experience,” Price said. an American Indian Cultural American arts center; a pow- the southeast corner of the in- east corner of the intersection “He has been supportive of the Center and Museum for the wow and performance arena; tersection of I-35 and I-40. of I-35 and I-40, and will en- American Indian Cultural Cen- benefit of the State of Okla- a destination hotel and confer- When completed, the Ameri- compass 298 acres. ter project for many years. His homa and its Indian and non- ence center; restaurants; com- can Indian Cultural Center will NACEA board member David leadership is most important Indian citizens. mercial site locations within encompass 298 acres. 12 chickasaw times news from our people April 2010 births birthday Chickasaw student achievements

Ainsley Russell Ian Chapa RJ Cunningtubby Neely Wood Neely Alexis Wood turned 11 Ainsley Danielle Russell was Ian Joseph Chapa was born RJ Cunningtubby turned years old on Saturday, Feb. 27 born Oct. 8, 2009 at 5:12 a.m. at Jan. 17, 2010 at 12:44 a.m. at seven years old March 13, 2010. while watching her older sister, Aubrey Sartors Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City. University Medical Center, He celebrated March 12 with an Kayla Jo, win the Girls Basket- She weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and Lubbock. He weighed 7 lbs., 9 indoor swimming party and a ball Regional Championship. Aubrey Sartors is measured 20 inches at birth. oz., and measure 18 inches at Ben 10 theme party. Neely celebrated her birthday Ainsley is the daughter of birth. He was surrounded by lots of with friends and family on Fri- Homecoming Flower Girl Julie and Daniel Russell, of Ian is the son of Ana Cunne- friends and family. RJ is a first day, Feb. 26 in Durant with a Tryon, Okla. tubby, of Lubbock. grade student at Iles Elementa- bowling party and eating piz- Aubrey Sartors, of Sulphur, She is the granddaughter of He is the grandson of Ricky ry School, Lubbock, Texas. He za, salad, cake and ice cream. Okla., was chosen 2010 Sul- She also had a sleepover with Darla Norvill Porter, of Ada, and Alma Cunningtubby, of is extremely bright and loves phur High School Basketball girlfriends. Okla., Frank and Judy Russell, Lubbock. exercising his mind building Neely is the daughter of Patri- Homecoming Flower Girl in of Edmond, Okla., and Greg He is the nephew of RJ Cun- with his Legos and using his cia Wood, of Tishomingo, Okla., February. Norvill, of Oklahoma City. ningtubby, of Lubbock. imagination with his Ben 10 and is the little sister to Kayla She is the daughter of Benji Ainsley is the great-grand- He is the great-grandson of alien action figures. Jo Wood. Her grandparents are and Shannon Sartors. Her daughter of Betty Jean and the Martha Cunningtubby, of Ev- His proud parents are Ricky Larry and Eugenia Wood, of grandparents are Sharon Sar- late Joe Kent Abbott and the erett, Wash., and the late Clyde and Alma Cunningtubby, of Tishomingo, Phyllis Seymore, tors and Mark and Teresa great-great-granddaughter of Cunningtubby, of Hobbs, N.M. Lubbock. of Bethany, Okla., and the late Bradshaw, and she is the great- original enrollee the late Bar- His great-aunts and great- Joe Plumley. Her great-grand- granddaughter of the late Ben ney Abbott, Sr. uncles are Robbie and Rodney father is Floyd Hackworth, of Seeley and Viola Seeley, all of Cunneutubby-Jones, of Everett, Bromide, Okla. Sulphur. Neely attends the fifth grade and Reta and Pedro Gonzales- Aubrey attends kindergarten at Tishomingo Middle School Cunneutubby, of Seattle. where she is on the Governor’s at Sulphur Elementary School He has been a pleasure and Chickasaw Honor Roll and the and is active in T-ball, soccer, gret joy to have in our family. Tish Honor Roll. She is active ballet and tumbling. We have all been extremely with the Tish Boys & Girls Club. blessed with our new little ad- Neely loves pitching, cheerlead- dition. ing, golf and basketball. Happy 11th birthday Neely! We love you very much! Chickasaw officer on Iraq tour with MP company news from Jr. miss Chickasaw port for Iraqi security forces. Lt. Etchison was inducted into the Army following graduation Chukma! My name is Alexis ing occasion. I met new people from the University of Central Walker and I am the current who had life-changing condi- Florida. She completed officer’s Junior Miss Chickasaw 2009- tions but they stayed strong training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, 2010. through it all, even when times Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, I am 13 years old, and in the were rough. They inspired me and advanced training at the eighth grade at Ada Junior High to challenge myself to not let Army’s National Training Cen- School. My parents are Johnna stress get the best of me. ter at Ft. Irwin, California. She and Darrell Walker. Being a princess has taught also graduated from paratroop- Becoming Junior Miss was an me many things. Confidence is Lt. Shelane Etchison er school in Ft. Benning, Geor- amazing accomplishment for a main point. Kids everywhere gia, and arctic survival training me. I’ve already met so many look up to the three of us (prin- U.S. Army 1st Lt. Shelane at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. new people and I’ve also expe- cesses) and we strive our best Etchison is currently serving a She is the daughter of Don rienced some cultural places. to be good representatives for tour of duty in Iraq where she is and Sheila Etchison and the We will be attending the Gath- them as well as the Chickasaw Executive Officer of the 472nd granddaughter of Cordell Etchi- ering of Nations next month Nation, our families and the Military Police Company. son McVay, all of Spring Hill, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lord. The Company is stationed at Florida. Lt. Etchison, her father This has always been an excit- Life can be frustrating at Camp Ramadi, west of Baghdad and grandmother are Chicka- ing event! times but we must not give in Anbar Province at the south- saw and descendents of Maj. Alexis Walker We recently were invited to in and we should always hold ern end of the Sunni Triangle. General William Colbert, and Junior Miss Chickasaw the Heart Ball in Oklahoma our heads high with pride. The mission of the company is Cyrus Harris, first Governor City. This was a truly inspir- Yakoke! to provide training and sup- of the Chickasaws. April 2010 news from our people chickasaw times 13 WinStar Golf Academy, Mizuno USA offer Chickasaw student achievements discount for Chickasaw citizens, employees The Battle of Flowers Oratori- semester. cal Contest is a platform speech The summer prior to his THACKERVILLE, Okla. - Win- ees free, a $100 value, with the contest open to Texas college graduation, Mr. Clark served an Star Golf Academy, located order of new irons. Mizuno will students. This year’s theme internship with Hunt Oil Com- at WinStar World Casino Golf build the irons to exact specifi- was “Deep in the Heart of pany, Dallas, where he worked Course, in Thackerville, recent- cations, for a discounted price, Texas: Honoring Texas Philan- as a land man. ly partnered with Mizuno USA and ship them within two busi- thropists.” Miss Driver chose to He is a 2004 graduate of Nor- in the opening of a state–of– ness days. speak of Ella Fondren, a Hous- man (OK) High School. He re- the-art indoor hitting bay and This offer is valid until May tonian who gave more than $20 ceived several academic schol- to offer Chickasaw citizens and 31, 2010. million in donations to Texas arships, including several from employees an opportunity to For more information or to schools and hospitals during the Chickasaw Nation. purchase a custom set of irons schedule an appointment, call the 20th Century. A copy of He is deeply thankful to the at wholesale prices. (580) 276-1754 or email Mariel- her speech will be given to the tribe for its support in numer- Mizuno USA, a leading golf [email protected]. Institute of Texas Cultures Li- ous ways including books, tu- equipment manufacturer, will Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media brary, the Daughters of the Re- ition, and clothing during his custom fit citizens and employ- relations. public of Texas Library and the academic career. Karsen Eubanks San Antonio Public Library. Honors he received included Chickasaw White House to host kite flying events Miss Driver will be invited the University of Oklahoma to participate in many activi- Honors Scholar; Beta Gamma EMET, Okla. - Families are children must be accompanied Karsen Eubanks named ties, interviews and the Battle Sigma Honor Society; Chicka- welcome to come enjoy a fun by an adult. ‘Student of the Month’ of Flowers Parade during Fiesta saw Nation Governor’s Schol- day of kite flying at the Chicka- The Chickasaw White House Week in San Antonio in April. ar; Alpha Lambda Delta Honor saw White House in Emet. is located at the north edge of Karsen Eubanks was recently She is the daughter of Da- Society; Energy Cup Scholar; Kite flying events are sched- Emet, 10 miles east of Tishom- elected Student of the Month vid Driver, of Portland, Texas, Permian Basin Landman As- uled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday ingo. for the month of January at and the great-granddaughter sociation Scholar; and the Wil- and Saturday, April 16-17 and For more information, con- Reuben Johnson Elementary of original enrollee, Maggie liam M. Majors Mentoring Pro- April 23-24. The kite flying is tact the Chickasaw White School in McKinney, Texas. Townsley Driver. Her grandfa- gram. free and open to the public. House at (580) 436-2603. Karsen was nominated for ther is Cleburn Driver of Fort Mr. Clark is the son of Drs. Kites will be provided by the Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media this honor by her teacher Mrs. Worth, Texas and her great Chris and Liz Clark, of Nor- staff, and participants are wel- relations. Mansfield. Karsen was elected aunt is Ruby Dodd Haden of man. He is the grandson of J.C. come to bring their own. All for the character trait of fair- Kingston, Okla. and Joyce Clark, of Oklahoma ness. In her nomination, Mrs. City, and the late Harwood and Mansfield described Karsen as Ida Suggs, of Midwest City, having a very kind nature. Okla. Wii Bowling Tournament Karsen is the daughter of Mr. Clark now works as a Dozens of tribal elders from battle it out with elders from Clayton and Kristin Eubanks, land man with Southwestern senior sites across Oklahoma other sites. After an afternoon of McKinney. She is the grand- Energy, a Houston-based oil met at the Ada Chickasaw of matches and elimination, daughter of Melvin and Jan and gas exploration and pro- Community Center Monday, Alice Kimberlin of Duncan beat Imotichey, of El Reno, Okla., duction company. March 8 for a Wii Bowling Ron Elliott of Oklahoma City to and the great-granddaugther Tournament. Individual senior take the top honor. of the late Herman and Lavena Help us update centers held their own tourna- Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media Elmore, of Sulphur, Okla., and ments and sent the winners to relations. the late Rosalie Imotichey. our military list! The Chickasaw Nation is up- dating the military database for those on active duty and stationed away from home. Derek Clark If you know of a Chickasaw in the service whom you would like to add to the list or update Derek Clark graduates their address, please contact with honors from OU Joy Barrick in the Public Af- fairs Department at (580) 310- 6451 or email joy.barrick@ Stormy Bryant, Oklahoma City, takes his turn Wii Bowling. Price College of Business chickasaw.net. A Chickasaw man has re- Complete the Customer cently graduated from business school with honors. Service Survey and win! Derek Christopher Clark Chickasaw citizens who com- graduated summa cum laude plete a tribal customer service Laura Driver in December 2009 from the survey can win $100. Michael F. Price College of Busi- Chickasaws can access the Texas State student ness, the University of Okla- Customer Service Survey homa. through the tribal website at tops in oratory contest His degree was in Energy www.chickasaw.net. The sur- Laura Driver, a Chickasaw Management with a minor in vey seeks input from citizens regarding tribal programs, ser- college junior attending Texas Finance. vices and customer service. State University in San Marcos, Mr. Clark maintained a 3.82 After completing the survey, Texas, has won first place in grade point average through- enter the giveaway. The $100 The best of the best. Pictured from left, Bob Horton and Roy Perry, runners- the San Antonio 2010 Battle of out his college career and was will be given away each quar- up; Chad Castleberry, Wisdom Walker exercise manager; Ron Elliot and Alice Flowers Oratorical Contest and named to the College of Busi- ter. Winners will be announced Kimberlin. Marcy Gray an award of $2,000. ness Dean’s Honor Roll every in the Chickasaw Times. 14 chickasaw times news from our people April 2010 Chickasaw banker marks ‘Touched by Greatness’ chronicles Choctaw man’s Ivy 50 years in financial industry League education, challenges of 20th Century life aged the loan department until 1991, when he was transferred to the Tishomingo Landmark Bank as president until retir- ing in 1005. That retirement was short-lived, as Orr joined BankFirst as branch manager nine months later. Orr is a graduate of Madill (OK) High school and attended Murray State College. He has received additional training through numerous banking schools, as well as Oklahoma State University and Dale Carn- egie Institute. He completed the Joe Orr University of Colorado Gradu- ate School of Banking in 1992. A Chickasaw banker recently He is past president of the the stripping of honor, and per- marked 50 years in the finan- Marshall County Chamber of severance that eventually led to cial industry. Commerce, Madill Lions Club, Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby receives a copy of “Touched By Greatness” triumph. Joe Orr, who serves BancFirst Madill Alumni Association, written by Wayne, left, and Carolee Maxwell, of Purcell. The book details the life Born in 1896, McGilberry at- as Tishomingo, Okla., branch Southern Oklahoma Bankers of Mrs. Maxwell’s grandfather, Charles Watson McGilberry, a Choctaw citizen tended Chilocco Indian School, manager, began his career in Association, Johnston County and life long educator. Carolee Maxwell is a Chickasaw citizen. Mike McKee located in northern Oklaho- the banking industry in 1958 Chamber of Commerce and ma, and went on to the prep when he joined Madill National Johnston County Industrial In the Autumn of 2007, had been chosen to attend after school. Bank in the bookkeeping de- Authority. Wayne and Carolee Maxwell be- graduating with honors from With the help of a philan- partment. He has served on the board gan an incredible journey that Oklahoma’s Chilocco Indian thropist, McGilberry was the After serving two years in of INCA Community Services took them to a small hamlet in School. first Native American to grad- the U.S. Army as a military pay and the Chickasaw Nation In- south central Pennsylvania. The contents of the old file uate from the Ivy League prep specialist, Orr returned to the dustrial Development Com- There, in a quaint and pres- folder revealed much more school in 1917. Madill bank as an assistant ca- mission, and has also served tigious Ivy League prep school than was ever expected. “Char- He later went on create a path shier before being promoted to in numerous positions in the of Mercersburg Academy, they lie” was most definitely an for other Native Americans cashier in 1965. Baptist Church. discovered an old and tattered anomaly. through education and other He managed the bank’s op- Orr and his wife, Brenda, file folder unopened since 1917. After spending days reading works. erations department for four have three sons, Mike, David, This antiquated folder con- the files and uncovering the The book details the life of years, then moved into the loan and Vinson, and seven grand- tained the intriguing records past, school officials agreed McGilberry through words and department, earning the title of children, Brittney, Brandon, Mi- of Charles Watson McGilberry, with the couple; McGilberry’s photos. senior vice president. kayla, Madison, Caden, Brooke a full-blood Choctaw Indian story must be shared with the A sometimes sad and shock- He was later named execu- and Paige. boy from Oklahoma. world. ing, but beautiful story is re- tive vice president and man- “Charlie” McGilberry was “The current head master vealed in detail in the Max- Carolee’s beloved grandfather. said if we didn’t write a book wells’ book “Touched By Great- Carolee, a Chickasaw citizen, about his story, they would,” ness” which has recently gone had come to the world of aca- said Mrs. Maxwell. into print published by Encour- demia to see where her “Papa” The book uncovers that agement Solutions, LLC. McGilberry was selected as A number of book signings Boiling Springs Methodist Church youth attend college prep day one of three Native American are currently being scheduled young men across the United in the Oklahoma City and Tul- The Boiling Springs United States to attend Mercersburg. sa areas. Books may also be Methodist Church youth at- A fierce competitor on the purchased by e-mailing 4yel- tended the Oklahoma Indian football field, in the class- [email protected]. Or vis- Methodist Conference/OCU room, on the debate team and iting the website www.touched- Youth Day at Oklahoma City later a military officer, he was bygreatnessbook.com . University on Feb. 20. Oklaho- destined to be a great Indian Books can also be found ma Indian Methodist Church educator. The story of Charlie at the Hastings Book Store in (OIMC) youth from across McGilberry takes the reader Ada. Oklahoma attended the all-day through insecurities, discrimi- Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media event aimed at preparing OIMC nation, winning of acceptance, relations. youth for college and educat- ing OIMC youth of the oppor- From left, Susan Alexander, Youth Sunday School teacher, Shelbey Parnacher, tunities OIMC and OCU have Rev. Jeff Frazier and Kanan Wisdom. for them. The youth attended an introduction to OCU with Boiling Springs youths Ka- san Alexander is the Boiling teachers and students speak- nan Wisdom won second place Springs UMC youth teacher. ing about the curriculum and in the free throw contest and Shelbey is the daughter of campus life, went on a campus Shelbey Parnacher won a $100 Craig and Shannon Parnacher. tour, ate lunch, participated VISA gift card for first place in Kanan is the son of Debra in a free throw contest and a halftime basketball compe- Wisdom. attended OCU vs. Southern tition during the men’s game. Congratulations Boiling Nazarene University men and Rev. Jeff Frazier is the Boiling Springs UMC, Kanan and Shel- women’s basketball games. Springs UMC pastor and Su- bey! April 2010 chickasaw times 15 Learning to connect with Indian students New medical center placed into trust American Indian Learners seminar set EDMOND, Okla. - Educators present programs at this year’s Nation, the American Indian are invited to register for the conference. Cultural Center and Museum, sixth annual American Indian “Educators across the state Oklahoma Center for Arts Learners Conference set for 8 want to identify and connect Education, and the Oklahoma a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May to their American Indian stu- Folklife Council. 22 at the University of Central dents, said Laura Stewart, Arts Registration deadline is Oklahoma in Edmond. in Education director, Chicka- Monday, May 10. Registration The American Indian Learn- saw Nation. fee is $75 and includes meal ers Conference is designed “This conference is one way and make-and-take materials. to examine the relationships to assist them in gaining re- Forms are available online at among American Indian stu- sources to understand the cul- www.ocae.net . dents and their teachers, ad- ture and to help their students For more information contact ministration and curriculum. succeed.” Ines Burnham at (405) 216-2588 Tribal Division Arts and Hu- The conference is sponsored or [email protected]. manities administrator Lona by the Chickasaw Nation, the Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media The Chickasaw Nation and the Chickasaw Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Barrick and several division Choctaw Nation, the Musco- relations. recently completed the transaction placing the new tribal hospital property employees are scheduled to gee Creek Nation, the Kiowa in federal trust. From left are Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Agency Realty Specialist Jennie Lovell, Chickasaw Agency Deputy Superintendent Ashley Large, and Chickasaw Agency Superintendent Traile Glory. Holba’ Kana’li Film Series features ‘Tar Creek’ Writer/director Matt Myers official selection at the Kansas Ardmore Head Start Show-and-Tell will be the featured guest for International Film Festival, the the April installment of the Colorado Environmental Film Holba’ Kana’li Film Series April Festival, Artivist Film Festival, 22 at the McSwain Theatre in Durango Independent Film Fes- Ada. Myers will participate in tival and the Trail Dance Film a forum after the screening of Festival. It was chosen as “Au- his environmental documen- dience Choice” and “Festival tary “Tar Creek.” Director’s Choice” at the 2009 Tar Creek, located in north- Southern Winds Film Festival eastern Oklahoma, was once in Shawnee, Okla. home to one of the largest lead Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal and zinc strikes on the planet. media relations. Ardmore Head Start students Renee Marris, Katelyn Smith, Ashley Lopez, After falling victim to one of Michael Steven Dominguez and Madison Scruggs display their favorite toys the worst environmental disas- during Show-and-Tell in March at the Ardmore Head Start. ters in history, the area is now If you go plagued with acid mine water WHAT: Holba’ Kana’li Film Series featuring “Tar Creek” fol- in the creeks, lead poisoning lowed by Q & A with writer/director Matt Myers. and sinkholes. WHEN: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 22, the 40th Anniversary The documentary examines of Earth Day the controversial dealings with WHERE: McSwain Theatre, Ada the area involving the federal DETAILS: Tickets, $5, will be available at the door or can be government, Bureau of Indian ordered by visiting www.mcswaintheatre.com. Affiars and the Quapaw Tribe. CONTACT: James Wallace, (580) 272-5520. “Tar Creek” premiered as the 16 chickasaw times Pride & Joy April 2010 William Hughes and Anya Benavides Luke Gabriel Anya Benavides is the Horning daughter of Robyn Gart- ner, of Hilo, Hawaii. William (Will) Hughes Horning, 10, and Luke Anya is a straight A Gabriel Horning, 4, are the children of the late student with a wonderful Dawn Cole Horning and Bill Horning, of Deni- personality. son, Texas. They are the grandsons of Carole and Howard Hughes, of Madill, Okla. Their great- great-grandmother, Beulah Pearl Yoakum was an original enrollee (1125). These children are our pride and joy because of the happiness and love they bring to our lives and all those who know them. May their Mother’s love and spirit always surround them. Will is a straight A student, on the Chickasaw Honor Club and enjoys soccer and karate. Luke is following in his big brother’s footsteps and takes karate lessons.

Keila Brynn Eve Mischa Ortega and Jager Porter Barrett Mischa Ortega and Jager Por- Keila Brynn Eve Barrett is the daughter of ter are the children of Tim and Keith Titsworth. She is the granddaughter Heather Ortega. of Lorraine Poe and Tim Poe. They are the grandchildren of Life surprised me with something amaz- Glenda Burris, of Madill, Okla., ing. Something I had no idea how much I and the great-grandchildren of wanted until my little girl was born. She Dorothy Burris. gives me a wonderful feeling of happiness They are always smiling, full that keeps me smiling inside. My little girl of happiness and they make our is the best amazing gift I could ever have. day. At the end of the day we Keila is my pride and joy. thank our lucky stars for such beautiful kids.

Whytney Renee Mask Tim Ortega and Chris Burris

Whytney Renee Mask is the daughter of Lewis and Tina Ozuna, of Era, Texas. Whytney is a senior at Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas. She is ma- Tim Ortega and Chris joring in psychology and will graduate Burris are the sons of Glen- in May and begin working on a master’s da Burris. of Madill, Okla. degree. They are the grandsons of Whytney is active in mission work with the late Monroe Burris and her school. In the summer of 2009 she Dorothy Burris. went on a three-week mission trip to The boys are my pride Mombassa and Kenya, Africa and trav- and joy because they make eled to La Huazteca de Hidalgo, Mexico in me happy every time I see March 2010 on another mission trip. She them. And I’m proud of is now making plans for a trip to Haiti in them for the choices they the summer. have made in their lives. I Whytney was selected the 2010 Wayland wish them the best of luck. Baptist Univeristy Homecoming Queen. Tim has a birthday April 24 and I wish him a Happy Birthday from the Burris Family. Chris was deployed March 19 to Iraq. We are very proud and love him very much. We wish him the best of luck! April 2010 Pride & JOy chickasaw times 17 Sean, Blake and Skylar Idell Kaya Duncan

Sean, Blake and Skylar Idell are the children of Kaya Duncan is the daughter of Shannon Mike and Kim Idell, of Fort and Tracy Duncan. She is the granddaugh- Worth, Texas. They are the ter of Phil and Geneva (Gamble) Stapler. grandchildren of Pam and She is our only grandchild. Kaya is 10 George Idell and Ken and years old and in the fourth grade. She is an Billie Smith. honor student and plays softball and bas- My children are my pride ketball. Her basketball team won second and joy because they always place in the YMCA tournament. We are so keep us laughing! We are a proud of her for the joy she gives us. fun family who always likes to laugh. They keep us en- tertained. We love them!

Kyla and Matthew Coffin Shea Smith Matthew (Matt) Coffin, 12, is the son of Kevin and Amy Coffin, of Kingwood, Tex- as. He is the grandson of George and Linda Kyla, 3 1/2, and Shea Smith, Lenertz, of Riverside, Calif. six months are the children He is the great-great-great-grandson of of Ryan and Erin Smith, of Frankie Jones Williamson (3702) and the Carlsbad, Calif. They are the great-great-great-great-grandson of Carrie grandchildren of George and Colbert Jones (3701). Linda Lenertz, of Riverside, Matt brings happiness and pleasure to Calif. our lives daily. It’s an honor to be Matt’s They are the great-great- grandparents. It is truly a pleasure to be great-granddaughters of with him, he is such a loving and caring Frankie Jones Williamson boy. He is his mother’s pride and father’s (3702) and the great-great- joy but to Grandpa and Grandma he is our great-great-granddaughters of pride and joy. Carrie Colbert Jones (3701). These two girls are our pride and joy because of the happiness and pleasure they Matthew Caleb Wayne Short bring into our hearts daily. They make our life com- plete. Matthew Caleb Wayne Short is the son of Matt and Shirley Short, of Moore, Okla. He is the grandson of the late Kelsie Morris, Col- son Miller, Dave Short, and Annie Short, of Jacob and Jayden Helm Norman, Okla. He is the great-grandson of Fern Short, of Weatherford, Okla., and the late Amel Short. He has several aunts and uncles. Jacob and Jayden are the Caleb is 5/16 Chickasaw and Choctaw. He grandchildren of Karen is eight years old and in the second grade Colbert Helm, of Phoenix, at Central Elementary in Moore. He enjoys Ariz. watching and playing wrestling, video They are precious chil- games, tether ball, collecting hot wheels, dren of God. Full of Joy! We riding his ATV, and playing with his sister make beautiful memories Kelsie. His favorite subjects are math, read- when we are together. ing and art. We are proud of the achievements he has received. His artwork went to the State Fair where he received the Merit Award. He placed second in the Reflection Judging at his school. He has been a Star Stu- dent, Cub of the Month, and he is on the Principal’s Honor Roll. We are very proud of Caleb. He brings joy and happiness in our lives on a daily basis. He has a sense of humor, very intelligent and is very loving, kind hearted and caring. God couldn’t have sent us a better son. He is loved dearly. 18 chickasaw times Pride & Joy April 2010 Christopher Garrett Morgan Benjamin Lee Gold

Christopher Garrett Morgan, 5, is the Benjamin Lee Gold, 8, is the son of Billy son of Scott and Melissa Morgan. He is the Jack and Polly Gold and Starla Gold. He is grandson of Vicky and Bill Gold, Shelby the grandson of Bill and Vicky Gold, Harold and Gayle Morgan, and Buddy Tartsah. He and Gwenda DePasse and Donna and John is the nephew of Derek and Rachel Col- Linton. lins, Marcus Tartsah and Danny and Stacy Ben loves to play football, basketball and Cates. baseball. He does very well in school and Garrett is our pride and joy because he makes his family very proud of him. He makes us laugh and he loves to tell jokes. loves to watch his Papa Gold drag race and He is a Head Start student and is very ex- ride in his Papa’s ‘69 Camaro. We are very cited to attend kindergarten at his daddy’s excited to watch Ben play baseball this sum- school next year. He is ready to play t-ball mer. this summer and loves being a Yankee t- ball player.

CJ Bills Bria Tyner CJ Bills, 12, is the son of Polly and Billy Jack Gold and Chillie Joe Bills. He is the grandson of Pat Thompson and Joe and Kay Bills. CJ is a very well mannered and great young man. We enjoy watching him play sports and can’t wait to watch him play baseball this summer. Bria Tyner is the granddaughter of Doug and Yolanda Tyner, of Madill, Okla. She has made us smile every day since March 27, 2009. We love her! Trenton Way

Trenton Way is the son of Amy Way, of Colton and Shelby Gold Healdton, Okla. He is the great-grandson of Maxine Salyer. Trenton is a very loving boy. Regards Colton and Shelby Gold other feelings and does very well in school. are the children of Justin He is the light of our life. and Adrian Gold, of Ada, Okla. They are the grandchil- dren of Jackie Gold, Sherry Gold and David and Cheryl Nowabbi. They are such a blessing from God to our family. Col- ton is our little racer and DeKayla M. Shelby is our little princess. Sanchez DeKayla M. Sanchez is the daughter of Victor and Darla Sanchez. She is the grand- daughter of the late William Daggs and Linda Daggs, of Maud, Okla., and Antonio and Ma- ria Sanchez, of Seminole, Okla. DeKayla is my pride and joy because she is my first and only granddaughter. I love and enjoy her very much. DeKayla is seven months old and will celebrate her first birth- day in August. April 2010 Pride & Joy chickasaw times 19 Diamond and Marquis Abby Jolyn Jones

Diamond and Marquis are Abby Jolyn Jones is the daughter of Te- the children of Bobbie Eas- resa Cobb, of Lewisville, Texas. She is the ley, of Ada, Okla. granddaughter of Mary L. Miller. These children are my Abby is a gift from God. She is my only pride and joy because they grandchild and I waited 17 years before my can make me laugh when I’m daughter could conceive to have a child. I having the worst day. They thank God everyday for her. are so smart and so beauti- ful and I couldn’t imagine my life without them. I wish they would stay my little ba- bies forever. Mommy loves you!

Aubriella Angelique Bell Connor LeFlore Aubriella Angelique Bell is the great- granddaughter of Peggy Bell, of Flagstaff, Connor LeFlore is the son of Jimmy and Ariz. Gayla Le Flore. and the grandson of Gene Aubriella is my pride and joy. She is two and Sandra Durant and Valerie LeFlore. and one-half years old. She counts to 13 by He is such a big boy in everything he herself, very alert and so sweet. She is very does! smart for her age. She doesn’t miss any- thing. She is going to have a baby sister in June. I love her so very much.

Brennen Karsen and Woods Brennen Woods is the grandson Cavin Eubanks of Terrie Woods, of Ada, Okla. Brennen is a really good soccer player and he helps me eat my Karsen and Cavin Eubanks are the chocolate! He works hard in school children of Kristin and Clay Eubanks, and always wants everybody to be of McKinney, Texas. They are the happy and to have fun. Brennen is grandchildren of Melvin and Jan Imo- my pride and joy. tichey. Grammie They fill our lives with love and laughter. We love them more than arms can measure!

Bailey Lopez-Wiley

Bailey Lopez-Wiley is the grand- child of Joyce Cobb, of Edmond, Okla. Bailey is the happiest baby with a very sweet disposition. Very lovable! And cute to boot. 20 chickasaw times Pride & Joy April 2010 Tyce Ray Harrison Sophia Lee Martt

Tyce Ray Harrison is the son of Jessie and Sophia Lee Martt,5, is the daughter of Mi- Melanie Harrison, of Konawa, Okla. chael Martt, of Signal Hill, Calif. She is the Tyce is our pride and joy because he is a granddaughter of Virginia Carney Kartz. blessing and a miracle that we’ve waited on Sophia is proud to be Chickasaw Indian. She for so long. Now that he is here it’s the great- told her kindergarten teacher “I am Indian so est gift we could ever ask for. He has brought I need to be Indian in our school play.” joy to everyone who meets him.

Sydney Marie Decker Our kids are a gifts that teach us challenges everyday that are brought Sydney Marie Decker, 11, is the daughter of to us. They’re our blessing we learn so much from them. We couldn’t ask Joshua and Summer Key, of Ada, Okla. She is for more. the granddaughter of Allen and Luella Jones, Love, of Sulphur, Okla., and Roy and Marla Key, of Mommy and Daddy Ada. She is the great-granddaughter of Susie Joshua and Summer Key Wallace, of Sulphur, and Katherine Key. She is the niece of Allen and Maria Jones, of Sulphur, Leslie and Crystal Cloud, of McAlester the late Richard Jones, and Kerry Key, of Ada. Sydney is in the fifth grade at Byng (OK) El- ementary School. She enjoys playing with her sisters and brother, reading and talking on Lauren Paige Key the phone. She loves spending time in Sulphur with her grandpa and grandma. Lauren Paige Key, is the daughter of Josh- ua and Summer Key, of Ada, Okla. She is the granddaughter of Allen and Luella Jones, of Sulphur, Okla., and Roy and Marla Key, of Ada. She is the great-granddaughter of Susie Wal- lace, of Sulphur, and Katherine Key. She is the Jazlyn Renee Key niece of Allen and Maria Jones, of Sulphur, Leslie and Crystal Cloud, of McAlester the late Jazlyn Renee Key, 4, is the daughter of Richard Jones, and Kerry Key, of Ada. Joshua and Summer Key, of Ada, Okla. She is Lauren is a kindergarten student at Francis the granddaughter of Allen and Luella Jones, (OK) Elementary School. She enjoys playing of Sulphur, Okla., and Roy and Marla Key, of with her friends, jumping on the trampoline Ada. She is the great-granddaughter of Su- and riding go carts. sie Wallace, of Sulphur, and Katherine Key. She is the niece of Allen and Maria Jones, of Sulphur, Leslie and Crystal Cloud, of McAl- ester the late Richard Jones, and Kerry Key, of Ada. Jazlyn attends the Chickasaw Head Start Center in Ada. She loves playing outside, help- ing mommy with baby Bella and she loves to make people laugh and joke around. Benjamin James Key

Benjamin James Key, 2, is the son of Josh- ua and Summer Key, of Ada, Okla. He is the Isabella Brie Key grandson of Allen and Luella Jones, of Sul- IsaBella Brie Key, 7 months, is the daughter phur, Okla., and Roy and Marla Key, of Ada. of Joshua and Summer Key, of Ada, Okla. She He is the great-grandson of Susie Wallace, of is the granddaughter of Allen and Luella Jones, Sulphur, and Katherine Key. He is the nephew of Sulphur, Okla., and Roy and Marla Key, of of Allen and Maria Jones, of Sulphur, Leslie Ada. She is the great-granddaughter of Susie and Crystal Cloud, of McAlester the late Rich- Wallace, of Sulphur, and Katherine Key. She is ard Jones, and Kerry Key, of Ada. the niece of Allen and Maria Jones, of Sulphur, Benjamin attends the Chickasaw Nation Leslie and Crystal Cloud, of McAlester the late Child Development Center at Ada. He loves Richard Jones, and Kerry Key, of Ada. jumping on the trampoline, chasing dogs Bella attends the Chickasaw Child Develop- and playing outside. He loves to give Mommy ment Center at Ada. Bella is a surprise baby. hugs and kisses. Everyday she brings joy and smiles. She loves to be walked around and sung to. She loves attention and kisses. April 2010 Pride & Joy chickasaw times 21 Reese Hamilton Isabella Dowell

Reese Hamilton is the son of Randall and Isabella Dowell is the daughter of Heath Christina Hamilton of Ada, Okla. and Amy Dowell, of Dallas. Reese is our pride and joy because he Isabella is our greatest blessing. She is so always makes us smile by telling jokes. smart, beautiful and caring for others at He likes to hang out with his friends and such a young age. Isabella is the apple of cousins and loves to play soccer. He enjoys our eye. attending church at Mitchell Memorial. Our life has been blessed since we get to share each day with Reese. We love you so much!

Sheicona, kaden Kyra and Brenna Wren and Darias Gilmore Sheicona, 11, Kaden, 7, and Darias, 5 are the sons of Nick and Tina Gilmore, of Ada, Okla. They are the grandsons of Ronda and Freddy Drawbaugh, Ada, Victor Gilmore, of Calera, Okla., and Stepha- nie Bointy, of Anadarko, Okla. Great-grandparents Kyra and Brenna Wren are the daughters of James and Sharon Haggard, of are Warner and Patricia Ft. Mohave, Ariz. Bointy, of Anadarko, Ma- Both girls do very well in school. They aren’t any trouble to their parents and rie Nash, of Ravia, Okla., we love them very much. Fred Drawbaugh, of Lone Grove, Okla., Rosa and Even Gilmore, of Calera, Damein Brown and the late Beverly Cra- vatt and Gary Blair. Great- Damein Brown is the son of Rachel Brown great-grandparents are the and the grandson of Vonda Tyson and Ver- late Erie and Darias Cravatt non Factor, of Pontotoc, Okla. (original enrollee), Grace He is our pride and joy because Damein Tsonetokoy, of Carnegie, brings a lot of love into our lives he has us the late Fred Tsonetokoy, going from the time he wakes up until he the late Albert and Opal goes to bed. Son you keep us full with laugh- Carter, and the late Jay ter, love and excitement. Whatever you set your and Mildred Blair. mind to just go for it. I love you son. Sheicona is in the fifth With love, grade at Homer (OK) El- Mom, grandma and grandpa ementary School. He is on the Chickasaw Honor Club and just finished with basketball season with the Homer Warriors. Sheicona is a very hard worker and takes pride in his school work as well as his extracurricular activities. He enjoys being the big brother and is always willing to help when needed. Kaden is in the first grade at Homer Elementary School. He makes straight Anthany and Alicia Torres A’s and is an avid reader. Kaden enjoys playing baseball and any activity that Anthony, 8, and Alicia Tor- involves being outdoors and is the comedian of the family. He enjoys school res, 3, are the children of Am- and is eager to go into the second grade. ber Torres (Chickasaw) and Darias is in pre-K at Homer Elementary School. He enjoys school, is very af- Rocky Jim (Miccosukee). fectionate and always has a smile on his face. Darias likes to make others laugh They are my pride because and is always doing something silly for attention. He loves to play outside and they are outgoing and love to enjoys playing “army” with his brothers in the woods. do things. They are my joy These three boys are our pride and joy because they bring much joy, laughter because they show love and and happiness to our lives. Life has never been the same since the day each respect to their elders and of them were born. We love them deeply. In April, they will be joined by a animals. brother, Bronson Dale, and they are eagerly awaiting his arrival! Anthony is in the second grade. Alicia attends pre- school and likes to sneak out to see Teacher Fadi and lock- out her other teacher. 22 chickasaw times education April 2010 February 2010 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients

Trevor Clark, Jr. Achievement Award for All- the Chickasaw Honor Club Out- at Briarwood El- and basketball coach Mr. Don- T.J., son of Trevor Around Student. standing Achievement Award ementary School nie Husband. and Kristi Clark, of Tyler is in the fourth grade at for All-Around Student. and was nominat- “I have Clay in social stud- Stratford, Okla., is Stratford Elementary and was Lane is in the sixth grade at ed by Ms. Amber ies where he works really hard a February 2010 nominated by Ms. Tiajuana Stratford Middle School and Johnson. each day and adds a lot to our recipient of the Wood. was nominated by Ms. Tracy “She does what- question-and-answer sessions,” Chickasaw Honor Trevor Clark, Jr. “Tyler is an exceptional Felon. ever it takes to be a Madison said Mr. Husband. “I also enjoy Club Outstanding young man,” said Ms. Wood. “Lane is an outstanding successful learner,” McDonald coaching Clay in basketball.” Achievement Award for All- “He has a great attitude and young man in every sense of said Ms. Johnson. Clay’s hobbies are playing Around Student. has the highest grade point av- that word,” said Ms. Felon. “He “Madison would rather ask for sports, hunting and fishing T.J. is in the fourth grade erage in my class.” excels athletically, academi- help and master the concept with his dad and playing video at Stratford Elementary and Tyler is on the honor roll for cally and personally.” than not know how to do the games. was nominated by Ms. Andrea academics and has received Lane has been a member work.” Savannah Weems Blackburn. Student of the Week and Month of the Chickasaw Honor Club Madison has received awards Savannah, daughter of Mike “Not only is he a bright, hard Awards. He has been a member and Superintendant’s Honor for good citizenship and has and Loraine Weems, of Ada, working student but he excels of the Chickasaw Honor Club Roll since he was in the sec- been on the Principal’s and the Okla., is a February 2010 re- in his extracurricular activities and Superintendant’s Honor ond grade and has won many Superintendent’s Honor Rolls. cipient of the Chickasaw Honor as well,” said Ms. Blackburn. Roll since he was in the first awards in 4-H on the local, Madison likes going to Club Outstanding Achievement “T.J. surpasses the qualities of grade. county and state levels. In 2008, church, spending time with Award for Citizen- a well-rounded person.” Tyler enjoys fishing and he won the Garvin County Ju- family and friends, playing ship. T.J. has been a member of hunting with his dad and col- nior Super Showman Award. outside, going to the lake, talk- Savannah is in the Chickasaw Honor Club and lects hot wheels and seashells. Lane’s hobbies include athlet- ing on the phone and riding the fifth grade at Superintendent’s Honor Roll “My goal is to go to the Uni- ics, 4-H, roping, playing video her bike. She is also an active Latta Elementary since the second grade. He has versity of Oklahoma and play games and watching sports. member of the Archery Club and was nomi- also won a Stratford Student of football, make good grades in “My plans for the future are and Science Club. nated by resource the Month award. T.J.’s favorite school and do my best at every- to go to college and become a “I want to do well in school specialist Ms. Tisha Savannah subject is social studies and thing I do,” said Tyler. coach,” said Lane. and eventually go to college to Martin. Weems likes playing sports, collect- Kortney Greenwood Mika McBride become a teacher,” said Madi- “Savannah is al- ing sports cards and anything Kortney, daughter of Jeff and Mika, daughter of Loyd and son. ways very helpful and kind Oklahoma Sooners. Summer Greenwood, of Strat- Regina Golden, of Ada, Okla., Clay McNutt to other students and has the T.J. hopes to have a future ford, Okla., is a February 2010 is a February 2010 recipient of Clay, son of Jamie McNutt, of sweetest personality,” said Ms. career playing and/or coach- recipient of the the Chickasaw Honor Club Out- Ada, Okla., is a February 2010 Martin. ing football. Chickasaw Honor standing Achievement Award recipient of the Chickasaw Savannah is a member of William (Billy) Driemeyer Club Outstand- Overall. Honor Club Out- the Chickasaw Nation LEGO Billy, son of Mary and Tim ing Achievement Mika is a sopho- standing Achieve- League, likes to play video Driemeyer, of St. Louis, Mis- Award for All- more at Latta High ment Award for games and baseball and enjoys souri, is a Febru- Around Student. School and was Citizenship. going fishing. ary 2010 recipient Kortney is in the nominated by Eng- Clay is in the “I plan on going to college of the Chickasaw eighth grade at Kortney lish teacher Mr. Roy eighth grade at and being a detective,” said Sa- Honor Club Out- Stratford Middle Greenwood Deering. Latta Middle School vannah. standing Achieve- school and was “Mika has a good Mika McBride and was nominated Clay McNutt Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public ment Award for nominated by Ms. Nancy McA- attitude, comes in by History teacher Affairs Athletics. fee. smiling every day, Billy is in the William “Kortney is an outstand- tackles whatever assignment th i rd g rade at Driemeyer ing young student and a very she is given without complaint Chickasaw Nation Head Start open enrollment Crestwood Elemen- promising young actress,” said or hesitation and takes her Open enrollment is now be- portation services for all Head tary School in St. Louis, Mis- Ms. McAfee. “She is very ener- education seriously,” said Mr. ing offered by the Chickasaw Start students. souri, and was nominated by getic and goes beyond her years Deering. ”She is someone that Nation Head Start program. The Chickasaw Nation Head coach Jake Grebe. of experience in her skills and other students seem to respect Spring enrollment appli- Start program focuses on pro- “Billy is a team player and abilities.” because of the kind of person cations are being accepted viding skill-appropriate servic- cheers for everyone on his Kortney has won many and student she is.” through the four Chickasaw es for all Head Start students. team,” said Coach Grebe. “Con- awards in 4-H and creative Mika’s interests are singing Nation Head Start locations – Children with special needs stantly improving he is the writing contests as well as live- gospel music with her family, Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and and disabilities are a top prior- Tishomingo. While applica- ity and individuals are encour- model for good sportsmanship stock shows. She has also writ- spending time with her boy- tions are accepted year-round, aged to take advantage of the and a fine representative of the ten two novels. friend and hanging out with recruitment efforts in early unique support provided by Chickasaw people through his “My hobbies include reading, her friends. spring are designed to promote the Head Start program. positive attitude.” writing, participating in 4-H, “Next year I plan to start on the unique services offered by For more information on en- Billy’s favorite sports are attending the Chickasaw Sum- my cosmetologist license and the Head Start program. rollment or to obtain an appli- hockey, football and soccer. mer Arts Academy and doing after high school graduation, The Chickasaw Nation Head cation, contact the Chickasaw “I am not sure what I want to various plays for the school,” I plan to attend East Central Start is a child development Nation Head Start Center in be when I grow up,” said Billy. said Kortney. “My future goals University and the University program that serves income- your area. “I would like to keep playing are to graduate high school and of Oklahoma to be a dentist,” eligible, Native American and Ada Center (580) 310-6638, soccer and football.” college and become the world’s said Mika. Non-Native American families Melissa Morgan, Supervisor Tyler Frazier youngest bestsell- Madison McDonald with children ages three to Ardmore Center (580) 223- five. The program is designed 6276, Janice Richardson, Su- Tyler, son of J.C. ing author. Madison, daughter of Steve to help children learn and re- pervisor and Tammy Sims, Lane Martin and Lori McDonald, of Moore, act positively to present en- Sulphur Center (508) 622- of Stratford, Okla., Lane, son of An- Okla., is a February 2010 recipi- vironments. The program is 6200, Rhonda Priddy, Supervi- is a February 2010 gela and James ent of the Chickasaw Honor designed to teach students the sor recipient of the Martin, of Stratford, Club Outstanding Achievement skills needed for later respon- Tishomingo Center (508) 371- Chickasaw Honor Okla., is a February Award for Academics. sibilities in school and life. The 3216, Deloris Campbell, Super- Club Outstanding Tyler Frazier 2010 recipient of Lane Martin Madison is in the fifth grade program also provides trans- visor. April 2010 chickasaw times 23 Chickasaw Foundation Tishomingo senior Jayson Rowland named 2nd Annual T-Ball Chickasaw Foundation Student of the Month Tournament April 30 Mr. Jayson Row- once a week, assists at the land, a senior at Chickasaw Nation Children’s Tishomingo High Fair yearly and loves working School, has been with children. His spare time Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound students at the Oklahoma State selected the Chick- is spent reading books, writing Capitol. asaw Foundation or working on computers as he (CFUB) Student of hopes to major in computers in Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound visits state the Month for Feb- Jayson Rowland college. ruary 2010. He has As a participant in the capitol along with other state TRiO students been an active participant in Chickasaw Foundation Up- The Chickasaw Foundation Chickasaw Foundation Up- programs have been extended the CFUB program for over two ward Bound program, Jayson will host its 3rd annual t-ball ward Bound (CFUB) visited the to provide a wider range of years. While taking care of his has learned about college life, tournament on April 30 – May State Capitol along with hun- services and now include Edu- mother who is ill, he stayed in career planning and money 1, 2010 in Ada at the Kiwanis dreds of TRiO students from cational Opportunity Centers, high school and strived to im- management. He has a goal for Ball Park. This is a double- across the state. Ronald E. McNair Post Bacca- prove his grades. He also works his future and feels the encour- elimination tournament and The Oklahoma Division of laureate Achievement Program, at a local drive-in to support agement of the program and only the first 10 teams will be Student Assistance (ODSA) host- Upward Bound Math/Science, his family. staff have helped him continue accepted. ed TRiO Day 2010 on February and Veterans Upward Bound Jayson volunteers at the his high school education and The tournament cost is $75 17, 2010 at the Oklahoma State programs across the United Chickasaw Capitol Museum made college a possibility. per team until April 1. After Capital. Oklahoma TRiO Day States. April 1, the cost will increase coincides with the date sched- Scott Cady, ODSA TRiO Day to $100. The age cut-off date uled for recognition of National chair, began the program with Chickasaw Foundation to celebrate for players will be January 1 of TRiO Day and serves to high- a welcome to TRiO students, the current year, and players light the accomplishments of professionals and honored National Volunteer Week, April 19 - 25 cannot be seven before then. Oklahoma TRiO participants guests. Our students had the National Volunteer Week was the individuals who dedicate Please check our website for as well as increase awareness opportunity to listen to state created in 1974 when President themselves to taking action updates: www.chickasawfoun- of the TRiO programs. legislators and former TRiO Richard Nixon signed an execu- and solving problems in their dation.org. By the late 1960s, the term participants reiterate the im- tive order establishing the week communities. “TRiO” was coined to describe portance of education and how as an annual celebration of vol- National Volunteer Week re- three federal programs, Up- TRiO programs have assisted unteering. Every year since that flects the power that volunteers Chickasaw Foundation ward Bound, Talent Search low-income, first-generation time, each U.S. president, along have to “inspire by example.” scholarship application and Student Support Services. students in meeting their post- with many governors, mayors Volunteers encourage those However, over the years TRiO secondary educational goals. and other elected officials, has they help and motivate others The Chickasaw Foundation’s signed a proclamation promot- to serve. 2010-2011 scholarship applica- ing National Volunteer Week. The Chickasaw Foundation tion will soon be available at A service of the Points of appreciates the many volun- our website, www.chickasaw- Light & Hands On Network, teers at our events throughout foundation.org. this year’s theme is Celebrat- the year. You may also call our office ing People in Action. The theme We couldn’t have done it at (580) 421-9030 for any infor- captures the meaning behind without you! mation regarding our scholar- this signature week – honoring ships or to be placed on our scholarship mailing list

‘Dreams and Testimonies’ book released on cd Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) spotlights… Native Oklaho- Barry Burris, Manager of CNI Information Technology man Michaela Mah- (CNIIT), LLC setty Gutierrez has “Working at CNI allows me the opportunity to pursue a released her book meaningful lifelong career while providing much needed ser- on cd, “Dreams vices to the United States Government. My career allows me and Testimonies” at Hastings Books, to pay respect to my heritage by giving back to the Chickasaw Music and Videos. Nation.” Gutierrez shares Michaela Barry started with CNI in 2004 working on a FAA Customer her faith and testi- Gutierrez Service contract, later he was appointed Assistant Project Man- monies with a se- ager under the CNI Mentorship program. In January 2007, ries of short stories on this cd Barry was promoted to Project Manager where he managed the that will lift your spirits, build Corp of Engineer. He was again promoted in 2008 to CNIIT, LLC your faith and show you that Manager. Barry’s LLC has nearly doubled in contract revenue God is with you in all things. to approximately 65 million a year. CNIIT, LLC currently has For more information email 24 contracts. Barry is a Chickasaw/Choctaw Native American dreamsandtestimonies@gmail. and a descendent of Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris. com or call Hastings. Signings are scheduled for Chickasaw Nation Industries has several employment oppor- April 10, 2010 from 1 p.m. – 3 tunities throughout the United States. Please visit our website p.m., at Hastings Books, Mu- at www.chickasaw.com/careers to view our current employ- sic and Videos located in Ada, ment opportunities. Okla. 24 chickasaw times April 2010 April, May application deadlines upcoming Mark your calendars for Summer Camps, Academies The Chickasaw Nation is year. The $20 registration fee ville, Ala., and designed for is limited to ten families on a coaches will instruct female gearing up for an exciting sum- covers the cost of green fees, students ages 12-14 to discover first-come, first-served basis. students, on motion, jumps, mer of camps, clinics and acad- lunch and range balls. Pre-reg- their engineering talent. Par- For more information or an ap- spirit, rhythm, health and fit- emies. The divisions of youth istration is not available. ticipants get hands-on train- plication, contact Rachel Wed- ness. The experience will in- and family, culture, education, Camp Survivor ing, as well as learn about the low, Language Outreach Coor- clude mentoring in the areas health and others focus on pro- Camp Classen, near Davis, mental, emotional and physical dinator, at 580-272-5540. of character, responsibility, viding educational activities for Okla. demands astronauts must face. Chickasaw Nation Space and goal setting, dedication, hard youth to explore new opportu- June 1-4 Fields of study include engi- Aviation Camp (CNASA) work and integrity. Cheerlead- nities. Application deadline April neering, space technology and Ada, Okla. ers ages eight to 14 will be able Many camps and academies 19 aerospace science. June 28-July2 to enhance their abilities and have application deadlines ap- Open to youth ages nine to Entrepreneurship Academy Application deadline April learn basic cheerleading fun- proaching soon. 13, Camp Survivor is designed Southeastern Oklahoma 15 damental geared to their skill Planned Chickasaw Nation to promote a healthy lifestyle State University CNASA is a learning program level. summer 2010 youth camps and through proper nutrition and June 14-18 designed to encourage Chicka- Chikasha Sayah (I Am clinics and deadlines include: exercise in a fun and positive Application deadline May 8 saw students interested in avia- Chickasaw) Environmental Camp camp atmosphere. Campers For Chickasaw students ages tion, space, science or math to Camp Goddard, near Davis, Ada, Okla. can expect to experience a va- 15-19 who have an interest in pursue careers and opportu- Okla. May 25-28 riety of activities such as swim- business; the academy is a part- nities in their fields. Students July 12-14 Application deadline May ming, horseback riding, climb- nership between Southeastern spend the week flying in simu- Application deadline May 14 ing wall, canoeing, fishing, hik- Oklahoma State University’s lators, learning through hands- 10 Be enlightened about the ing and stickball. There will be John Massey School of Business on demonstrations, and have a Chickasaw heritage and cul- world during Environmental tribal councils, team building and the Chickasaw Nation. It chance to fly in a real plane ture lessons are top priorities Camp, hosted by the Chickasaw activities and competitions. For is conducted on the SOSU cam- CNASA is day camp is open to at this camp, which is open to Nation Division of Housing and more information, contact Al- pus. Upon completion of the fifth through 12th grade stu- Chickasaw students ages 10 to Tribal Development. len Elliott at 580-310-9661, ext. academy, students graduate dents. 14. Students also learn about Students, ages eight to 12, 83261. with a completed business plan Archery Clinics their responsibility in caring get a behind-the-scenes look at Johnson Space School and the tools and knowledge to July 6 - Ages 8-9 for the environment. Swim- many facilities that go unseen NASA’s Space School write future business plans. July 7- Ages 10-11 ming, boating and volleyball by the typical citizen, and learn Houston, Texas Tennis Clinic Application deadline May are also planned for this over- on-going conservation meth- June 7-11 Ada Tennis Center, Ada, 15 night camp. ods. Application deadline April Okla. These clinics teach the fun- Youth Basketball Clinics Kid Play/Parent Caddy Golf 15 Session I – June 14-17, 8 a.m. damentals of archery, includ- July 15-17 Tournamnet This school designed to take to noon, ages 8-11 ing proper aiming and shoot- Family Life Center Gym Ada, Lakeview Golf Course, Ard- students ages 15-18 through a Sessions II – June 21-24, 8 ing techniques, and safety Okla. more, Okla. challenging week-long explora- a.m. to noon, ages 12-18 tips. Two, one day clinics are Ardmore Middle School Gym, Date pending tion of their own engineering Application deadline May open to Chickasaw youth ages Ardmore, Okla. Registration on site begins talents. Fields of study include 10 eight to 11. For more informa- Application deadline May at 12:30 p.m. engineering, space technology Two clinics are offered, a be- tion, contact Chenae Lippard at 10 $15 green fee required and aerospace science. It is ginner, and an intermediate. 580-421-7711 or email chenae. The Basketball Clinics are A junior tournament open to conducted at NASA Space Cen- The goal of these clinics is to [email protected]. open to Chickasaw girls and Chickasaw students ages eight ter in Houston, Texas. provide Chickasaw youth the Champions Football Camp boys ages eight to 14. Students to 18, this event helps golfers Golf Camp opportunity to learn the sport Ada High Football Complex, have the opportunity to learn learn the game as they spend WinStar Golf Course, Thack- of tennis, which can be played Ada, Okla. basketball techniques from the day on the golf course with erville, Okla. for a lifetime. July 8-10, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. current and former high school a family member, who serves Application deadline May Both sessions are open to Application deadline May and university players and as their caddie. Caddies must 10 Chickasaw youth ages eight 10 coaches. Students can attend be 16 or older. Prizes will be Beginner and Intermediate to 18 and are conducted at Led by veteran coach Ken only one clinic. awarded by age category: 10 Camp- June 7-8 the Ada Tennis Center in Ada, Heupel, this day-clinic teaches Chickasaw Summer Arts and under, 11-14, and 15 and Advanced June 9-10 Okla. Campers may only apply the fundamentals of football, Academy (CSAA) over. A beginners and intermedi- for one sessions. teamwork and leadership. Open July 19-30 Native American Junior ate camp and advanced camp Chokka-chaffa’ Chikashsh- to male students ages eight to East Central University, Ada, Open is conducted at WinStar Golf anompoli Albinachi (Family 18, this clinic features former Okla. Lakeview Golf Course, Ard- Course in Thackerville, Okla. Speaking Chickasaw Camp) University of Oklahoma quar- Applications deadline April more, Oklahoma Along with an introduction to Chickasaw Language Im- terback Josh Heupel and other 5 June 1 the game, participants will re- mersion Family Camp special guests. Highlights of CSAA is a two-week academy Registration on site begins ceive the tools needed to build Tatanka Ranch, the clinic include offensive and that provides youth opportuni- at 9:30 a.m. a solid foundation for the game Stroud, Okla. defensive drills, flag football, ties to gain experience in visual $20 registration fee required of golf and lessons in honor, Session I- June 20-22 and a competition where each and vocal arts. Students ages This qualifying tournament, integrity and sportsmanship. Application deadline May student may select one guest to eight to 19 are eligible to audi- open to Native American youth The camp targets 150 Chicka- 28 join them in the game. tion for the academy. Auditions ages eight to 18, allows youth saw youth ages eight to 18 and This overnight camp is de- Champions Cheerleading for the sixth annual academy to experience a tournament it is an overnight camp. signed to promote the use of Clinic are: atmosphere without the pres- Space Camp-Alabama the Chickasaw language within Ada High Football Complex, Saturday, April 17 sures of a tournament. It also Huntsville, Ala. Chickasaw families. Camp ac- Ada, Okla. University of Central Okla- is a qualifying tournament for June 14-18 tivities include kayaking, ca- July 9-10, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. homa, School of Music Chickasaw youth ages 12-18 for Application Deadline April noeing, swimming, and other Application deadline May 100 N. University Drive, Ed- Team Chickasaw. Team Chicka- 15 activities with primary instruc- 10 mond, Okla. saw will participate in various This challenging week-long tion being through Chickasaw At this clinic, a team of Day tournaments throughout the school is conducted at Hunts- language. Camp participation of Champions cheerleading see Camps, page 25 April 2010 chickasaw times 25 Hayaka Unta Camp brings wilderness, families together

DAVIS, Okla. - Seventeen while their children played the shooting, exploring and hiking, Chickasaw children spent a nearby woods Saturday after- along with all the trappings of weekend disconnected from noon. tent camping. the television and re-connected “I just like being outside, just Campers were also treated to with nature and their families hanging around and throw- some great campfire songs and during Hayaka Unta Spring ing rocks in the water,” said cowboy ballads, led by ranch Camp, March 5-7 at Chickasaw 10-year-old Justin Palmer, of operations manager Gary Pratt, Ranch near Davis. Norman. who is also a well-known cow- Hayaka Unta (“to stay in Justin attended the camp boy singer and songwriter. the wilderness”) is a unique, with his dad, Joe Palmer. Hayaka Unta is offered in De- tribally-sponsored camp that Cuterra Love, of Ada, discov- cember and March at no charge provides Chickasaw youth and ered turtle shells at the Chicka- to Chickasaw families. Pro- their parents an opportunity to saw Ranch. ceeds from Chickasaw Nation tent camp and try new activi- “Me and my mom are going businesses fund the camp. ties, such as fishing and bow to paint them and hang them For more information, con- making. in my room,” said the 11-year- tact Chickasaw Nation Youth Most campers, young and old. and Family Division, Youth old, said it’s the laid-back, re- Cuterra attended camp with Services Department at (580) laxed atmosphere of the camp her mother, Twana. The pair 310-6620, or visit www.chicka- Justin Palmer, left, and his dad Joe called this tent home for three fun -filled they most enjoy. Many parents stayed up until midnight the saw.net. days during Hayaka Unta Camp, March 5-7 at the Chickasaw Ranch near Davis. Mike McKee were drawn to the campfire, first night of camp, just sitting Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media around the campfire. relations. “Getting away from the tele- vision is nice,” said Twana. Easton and Tyson Going II, continued both of Ada, enjoyed riding camps | from page 24 on a horse-drawn wagon with their dad, Tyson Going I. Or Saturday, May 1 youth ages 13 to 17, the Chick- Himitta Alhiha Hoochoko- The wagon, pulled by a pair East Central University, Hallie asaw Lighthorse Police Youth shkomo of Belgian mares, was provided Brown Ford Fine Arts Center Academy provides an excellent “The Youth Are Playing” by Bill McGehee, of Stonewall. 1100 E. 14th St., Ada, Okla. opportunity for Native Ameri- Language Sports Camp The boys said they also en- Students ages 13 – 19 must can youth to explore a career August 5 - grades 1-6 joyed the archery activities. schedule an audition time in in law enforcement. Students Community Center, Tishom- Camper Dillion Lamb, of order to be eligible for accep- will hear from law enforcement ingo, OK Shawnee won a bow handmade tance into CSAA. All students personnel and will also learn August 6 - grades 1-6 by Glen Leming, of Sulphur, ages 8 - 19 are invited to audi- life skills such as CPR, com- Old Gym – Carter Seminary, during a bow-making semi- tion, but students ages 13 – 19 munication, safety and crime Ardmore, OK nar. are required to audition. prevention. August 7 - grades 1-6 Campers started the day Applications can be found on Forty Native American youth Comanche / Duncan area, Cuterra Love, of Ada, displays some Saturday with a fishing semi- the www.chickasaw.net web- will be selected. Chickasaw Location To Be Determined of the items she discovered during nar. Other activities included site. youth will be given first prior- Application deadline July Hayaka Unta. making dream catchers, target For more information, con- ity for the camp. Return appli- 23 tact Laura Stewart at 580-332- cations to the Lighthorse Police Himitta Alhiha Hoochoko- 1092 or email laura.stewart@ Headquarters, 1130 West Main, shkomo is designed to promote Learn to build robots! Join FIRST Lego chickasaw.net. Ada, OK, 74820. For more infor- the use of the Chickasaw lan- Tanumpo Hosa Apisa mation, contact the Lighthorse guage in an interactive, athletic League or FIRST Junior Lego League today! (Marksmanship Camp) Police Department at (580) 436- environment. Camp participa- Three separate one-day clin- 1166. tion is limited to 30 campers FIRST LEGO League Must be Chickasaw citizen ics Yakni Moma Alphisa per day and participants must FIRST LEGO League provides Must be between 9-14 years Ada Justice for a Nation Court have transportation to and students with an exciting expe- of age July 21-23 Camp from camp. For an application rience in a global robotics pro- Chickasaw citizenship card Application deadline May Aug. 2-3 and more information, contact gram that ignites and enthusi- Contact: Sara Willie 10 Ada Community Center Rachel Wedlow, Language Out- asm for discovery, science and Phone: (580) 421-7711 These one-day clinics teach Application deadline June reach Coordinator, at 580-272- technology. The FIRST LEGO Email: sara.willie@chickasaw. the fundamentals of archery, 11 5540. League teams are guided by net gun safety and marksman- A two-day clinic that edu- All applicants must include a team coach and assisted by FIRST Jr. LEGO League ship techniques. Students use cates students, ages 10-18, a copy of their Chickasaw citi- mentors. Students research Junior FIRST LEGO League Olympic-style air guns and about the operations of the zenship card. Submitting the and solve real-world problems is an exciting opportunity for compound bows to learn Olym- tribe’s court system, this camp application does not guarantee based on the challenge theme, Chickasaw students six to eight pic-style target shooting from emphasizes leadership and selection to the camp. Loca- present research and solutions years of age. Junior FIRST certified instructors. The camp personal growth. Students tions are subject to change. and build an autonomous robot LEGO League teaches the ben- is open to Chickasaw youth will also tour the Chickasaw For more information or ob- using engineering concepts. efits of teamwork, sparks inter- ages 12 to 18. museum and Capital building tain an application, contact the Required forms are available est in science and technology Chickasaw Lighthorse in Tishomingo to learn the his- department of youth services at the above address. and introduces basic design Police Youth Academy tory of the Chickasaw legal sys- at 580-310-6620. Return appli- Deadline to apply is June 30. skills through a hands-on ap- July 26- 29 tem. A mock trial is scheduled cation to Youth Services, 231 An applicant should find out proach with the fun of LEGO Lighthorse Police Headquar- for the second day. Seabrook Road, Ada, OK 74820; within three weeks from the building and provides a cul- ters, Ada, Okla. For more information, con- phone (580) 310-6620; fax (580) deadline date if he/she quali- ture of sharing and learning Application deadline June tact Connie Tillery at 580-235- 310-6626. fies. from others. Required forms 28 0281 or email Connie.Tillery@ Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media Eligibility see first lego league, page 34 Open to Native American chickasaw.net. relations. 26 chickasaw times April 2010 Link to Chickasaw past, Spanish Mustangs, need good homes by richard green | contributing writer

DeSoto and the Chickasaw Horse while other horses were taken by the them, but he has After Hernando de Soto and his fleeing Spanish. Possibly a few just kept a passion for “conquistadors” were routed and van- on running into the night. saving and per- quished by the ancestral Chickasaws in But almost certainly on March 3, petuating this March 1541, the Chickasaws undoubt- 1541, the victorious Chickasaws gave “special breed of edly captured some of the spoils of vic- some of the Spanish Mustangs a new horse in Ameri- tory, which eventually changed their home. They became the first Chicka- can [and Native lives and their descendants’ lives as saw horses. American] his- well. Now some descendants of Spanish tory.” His inter- These were the Spanish Mustangs Mustangs, which flourished among the est in the breed that carried the load (soldiers and sup- Chickasaws and other Southeastern was inspired by plies) of de Soto’s gold-seeking expedi- tribes, and were taken by them by the the late Gilbert tion across what is now the southeast- tens of thousands on removal trails to Jones who since ern United States. It isn’t known for Indian Territory, need a new home. And the 1950s had sure that Chickasaws captured any of soon. been working to the 200 or so horses because these war- One of the timber companies, which preserve them riors didn’t write reports and the Span- owns the land in the wooded hills of in the wild in Photo courtesy of Karen Jacob, The Choctaw Nation. ish were not around to witness it. Pushmataha County where genera- southeastern Yet, clearly the Chickasaws had the tions of the horses have lived free of Oklahoma--as they had been for as long he says, these wild horses generally chance and it would be highly unlikely restraints, seems determined to get as anyone could remember. have been referred to for generations that they did not understand the tre- them off its land, one way or another, Jones secured small grazing leas- as Choctaw horses. Horses from Chero- mendous advantages to owning horses, says Bryant Rickman, chairman of the es from the timber companies that kee or Chickasaw families carry those even if they had never seen any. Word Southwest Spanish Mustang Associa- owned more than one million acres of names, but all of them have the DNA of de Soto’s murderous expedition pre- tion. unfenced land. Before statehood, this and the characteristics of Spanish Mus- ceded him, together with what must Wild Spanish Mustangs in had been termed unallotted or surplus tangs. have been colorful descriptions of the SE Oklahoma land jointly owned by the Choctaw and Jones’s goals in acquiring the horses horses, their speed, strength, and en- Rickman grew up riding Spanish Chickasaw nations. After statehood, the were to breed them with other Spanish durance. Mustangs on the family ranch near federal government had sold many par- Mustangs to keep the bloodline going They would have noticed the simi- Antlers, Oklahoma. And although he’s cels of the timberlands to timber com- and pure, and to allow them to continue larity of horses to deer. So it’s no co- owned and bred other horses, including panies at bargain basement rates. As a to roam free on the unfenced land, most incidence that the Chickasaw word for the similar but larger quarter horses, result, tribal members received small of which was owned by timber com- horse, issoba, is so close to deer, issi’, the Spanish Mustangs, he says, “are the per capita payments. panies. Rickman, a former vocational says Joshua Hinson, director of the only horses for me and my family. If A portion of this land, near Antlers, agricultural teacher, met Jones in the tribe’s language program. “Chickasaws you respect them, they will do anything Oklahoma, encompassed Blackjack late 1970s and soon became his disciple compared new things to something in for you.” Mountain, where many of the horses for preserving Spanish Mustangs. Dr. their known world, and that’s how new He also cited two other qualities that spent most of their time as had their Sponenberg was also an ally, and some words like issoba came about.” make them unique: “Once they hit their ancestors owned by Choctaw fami- of his scientific papers on Spanish Mus- As the Spanish were fleeing the stride, they have superior endurance; lies (and a few Chickasaws) since they tangs are posted on various web sites. burning village of Chikasha, some of they can gallop for more miles than settled the area following the Trail of When Jones was nearing the end of the inexperienced Chickasaws must most riders would want to go. And Tea rs. his life in the late 1990s, he told Rick- have captured a number of the small they thrive in terrain that other horses The bloodline designation of the man he would give him all of his horses but muscular mustangs in presumably would find too inhospitable to survive. horses was based on the historic origin and land, as well as leased land, if the novel ways. As for the rest, Spanish That’s why they have survived basically of the horses, says Dr. Phil Sponenberg, younger man would promise to look notes of the expedition state that many on their own for all these generations.” DVM, professor of pathology and ge- of the horses were killed in the battle, Rickman not only owns and breeds netics at Virginia Tech University. So, see Spanish Mustangs, page 36

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and other services. improve one’s health. Follow- North Texas Chickasaw N. Carolina Chickasaw For future meeting informa- ing her power point presenta- Pacific NW Chickasaw tion please contact Vickye Gor- tion, there was a question and Community Council Community Council don at (866) 466-1481. answer session. Community Council Due to a scheduling conflict, Chickasaw Citizens living in Kevin Tiger, Specialist Re- Our spring council gathering the North Texas Community the North Carolina area gath- gional Youth, Youth and Fam- will be Saturday, May 22 at the Council April and May meeting ered at the Doubletree Hotel in Chickasaws of Texoma ily Services, also explained the Vancouver (Washington) Mar- dates have changed. Fayetteville on March 6, 2010 to Leadership Program available shall Community Center from Please mark your calendars visit, enjoy refreshments, and Community Council for 14-18 year old Chickasaws. 1:30-4:30. A local speaker is yet with the new dates: hear speakers from the Chicka- Due to the inclement weather The next meeting will be at to be determined. April 10 and May 22 at 2 saw Nation. in January, the Chickasaws of 6:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Also, this summer will mark p.m. Mike Wingo, Customer Ser- Texoma conducted their Janu- same location. Please join us for our one-year anniversary as a The meetings will still be vice Coordinator from Chicka- ary meeting on February 25, at dinner and hear information new council and the advisory conducted at the same location, saw Housing & Tribal Develop- the Marshall County Chickasaw about the new Cultural Center team would like your input on Bedford Boys Ranch Park, 2801 ment talked about the Home Community Center, 1400 Enos in Sulphur, Okla. Our meetings how best to celebrate this mile- Forest Ridge Drive in Bedford, Improvement Grant, the Handi- Road, Kingston, Okla. are open to all Chickasaws and stone. We are seeking ideas for Texas. cap Accessibility Grant and the After a delicious meal, Lisa their families. venue as well as any special All Chickasaw citizens and Storm Shelter Program. Bumpus, Deputy Administra- For more information call activities. Contact Rena, 503- their families are welcome. Sandi Sanders, Director tor, Chickasaw Nation Health Patsy Bailey at (580) 564-2306 543-7401, or Kim, 503-819-3097 For more information, please of Tribal Health Services de- System caught us up to date on or Ruth McAdoo at (580) 564- with your suggestions, ideas or call John Atkins at (972) 271- scribed the tribal health pro- the state of the art new hospi- 6803. questions. Happy spring every- 0692. grams to assist at-large citizens tal being built in Ada. It looks one! with prescriptions, eye glasses like it will be a good place to April 2010 chickasaw times 29 30 chickasaw times April 2010 Chickasaw Infantryman earns Silver Star on the Italian front

by richard green | contributing writer Doing her job, sorting through the mail, Ella Jean bananas. He was accepted and spent Shipman saw that the big envelope was addressed to 1937 (two, six-month terms) build- her parents, and a terrible sense of foreboding came ing roads and bridges and planting over her. She felt strongly that this was about her trees. Food, housing, and $30 a month brother, D.C. Shipman, who, in that spring of 1944, were provided, although $25 of that was in an Army infantry unit fighting the Germans amount was automatically forwarded in Italy. to the families of the CCC workers. As a postal employee in Marietta, Oklahoma, Ella Ella Jean recalls that the money was Jean knew that it would be illegal for her to do any- a great help to the family. thing with that envelope except make sure it got de- Meanwhile, D.C., like his uncle Cab livered. But acting as a daughter, she felt she had a Renick, emerged from the CCC a solid higher duty to her mother to screen bad news. So she 185 pounds. But there the similari- ripped open the envelope and found a clipping from ties stopped. Because Cab had a high The Daily Oklahoman and a big glossy photograph school diploma and superior bas- of D.C. ketball skills, he was recruited suc- Ella Jean cried as she read the article: a general had cessfully by Murray State College in presented a Silver Star for gallantry to Corporal Ship- Tishomingo to play basketball and man near Chianni, Italy. But these were not tears of football. He later played for Coach joy; when she looked at the photograph of D.C., she Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M and was had burst into tears. captain of the U.S. Olympic basketball The man in the picture was barely recognizable to team, which won the Gold Medal in her. When he left home, he was handsome, robust, and Paris in 1948.1 worked hard to keep himself in great shape. Although D.C. was athletic, but well short D.C. was still only 24 years old, Ella Jean thought the of a high school diploma, and there image made him look gaunt like an old man; he d was no money for college. So while obviously lost a lot of weight. his uncle starred on the A&M team But even worse was his utterly blank expression. He and graduated in 1940, D.C. drifted looked like he had emotionally shut down. She didn around Oregon from job-to-job, in a t know if this was a defense mechanism or if he had hand-to-mouth existence not unlike actually gone over the edge. Horrified, she vowed to so many other Americans his age who keep the picture from her mother and siblings. Still, lived during those years. for some reason, she didn t destroy it. He was working in a shipyard in From Marietta to the CCC Portland, Oregon when the Japanese D.C. Shipman, looking very, very young, receives a Silver Star for risking his life He was born Dan Calvin Shipman in 1920, but was attacked Pearl Harbor. A day or two repeatedly while undoubtedly saving the lives of many soldiers in his regiment. never known by anything but D.C. He was the first later, D.C. registered for the draft, While he was proud of his service, he hated war. of five children born to Thad Shipman and Nora Al- and his number came up rather quickly in 1942. fought, costly, and small-unit frontal assaults. ice Renick. Ella Jean was the third child. D.C.’s father His 12 weeks of Army basic training was at Med- Because Corporal Shipman had been trained as a had Cherokee blood, but this went unrecorded on the ford, Oregon. During that time, he and another young wireman, he had the crucial responsibility to lay and Dawes Roll because Thad’s father did not want the man named Larry Land struck up a close friendship. maintain a telephone line between the command post Indian side of her family to be acknowledged. D.C.’s When they were on leave, Larry and D.C. visited D.C.’s and a forward artillery observation post. In a complex mother, Nora, had Chickasaw and Choctaw blood from parents, then living in Niles, California. They had fled and coordinated assault, it was essential for infantry her mother, Ella Waychubby, who died of heart failure the Dust Bowl like so many other Okies during the and artillery to have continuous communication with when the children were small. Depression to try to find a better life in California. headquarters. Thad was a barber, but like most folks had so little According to Ella Jean, her parents just loved Larry, He understood that his job could be very dangerous, income that he and Nora were obliged to grow their right from the start. And, it comforted them to know but he didn’t know the full extent of his vulnerability own food. The economy in the 1920s was never favor- that D.C. and Larry were going to be looking out for until his unit neared the small town of Chianni on able to farm families, and by the early 1930s, the Unit- one another. In the minds of the young men, there July 12, 1944. As he was advancing alone, laying the ed States was mired in the Great Depression. In 1936 was no question that they, as infantrymen, would wire, he was spotted by German soldiers, who opened the family needed more income, so D.C., 16, dropped soon be in combat. Just before D.C. and Larry left to fire with a barrage of bullets and mortars. He hun- out of school after he finished the ninth grade and return to Medford to ship out, Larry announced to a kered down, not only to save himself, but also to col- joined millions of others looking for work. shocked Ella Jean that when the war was over he was lect himself. He felt alone and very frightened, but his Around this same time, D.C.’s uncle, Jesse Ren- going to marry her. fellow infantrymen covered him as best they could ick, had completed his participation in the Civilian On to Chianni with firepower. After a bit, Shipman edged forward, Conservation Corps (CCC) program in south-central Assigned to the 91st Infantry Division, D.C. and hoping for the best. Oklahoma and recommended it to D.C., who was only Larry arrived in the north-African port of Algiers in According to an Army report, bullets from rifles three years his junior. the spring of 1944 to prepare for the campaign to free and machine guns spattered the earth all around The objective of the CCC, as part of President Frank- Italy from Axis control. Rome had been liberated on him while mortars were homing in, exploding ever lin Roosevelt’s New Deal for coping with the eco- June 4, and the role of the 91st was to take part in Al- closer to him. Suddenly, the concussion of one explo- nomic chaos and high unemployment, was to salvage lied assaults against German units farther north up sion knocked him senseless. When he came to, he was America’s young men by putting them to work con- the Italian peninsula. dizzy, his mind was muddled, his ears were ringing, serving the nation s natural resources. The fact that The more immediate objective was to capture Leg- and blood was running from his ears and nose. After Jesse, better known as Cab, weighed a spindly 147 horn, Italy; as the third largest port, it was deemed what could have been a few moments (or half an hour pounds when he entered the service and a well-mus- to be of great military importance. But first, the 91st for all he knew), he gathered himself and amid more cled 186 when he left was all the evidence D.C. needed would have to dislodge the enemy from entrench- gunfire, finished laying the line. that the CCC was for him. But apparently there were ments in the mountainous terrain south of the port Establishing telephone communication was only no openings in Oklahoma, so he and his group were city. The German commander had convinced Hitler part of the job. The enemy periodically shot at the bussed to the CCC camp in Centennial, Wyoming. that every inch of Italy should be defended to keep the wire and several times that day they succeeded in sev- His sister Ella Jean remembers that to make the Allies out of Germany. It was clear that the outcome of ering it. Each time, D.C. cautiously scuttled forward minimum weight, D.C. said he had to eat a dozen the campaign would be decided by countless bitterly see D.C. Shipman , page 31 April 2010 chickasaw times 31

continued D.C. Shipman: | from page 30 sometimes drawing fire, sometimes not to repair the wife, Zelma, until 1946. This past December 6, they answers, but elaboration seems beyond him. As Zelma line. The rat-a-tats of the shooting and the explosions observed their 62nd wedding anniversary at their told me, He’s not the D.C. we used to have. were muffled by the damage to his hearing, from home in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, halfway between Eu- Last year, Ella Jean sent him a jacket with the Great which he never fully recovered. gene and Medford where D.C. completed his basic Seal of the Chickasaw Nation on the back. It’s a bit big When asked, he told me he wasn’t the only GI to training. It wouldn’t be accurate to say they celebrated on his 130 pound frame, but D.C. is proud of what it repair the communication lines that day. I asked him the occasion because D.C., at 89 years old, is too frail symbolizes. He knows he was a warrior in the Great if any of the others received medals for heroism. No, for celebrations. Aside from old age, his precarious War and that he did his duty honorably for his coun- he said, without elaboration. On August 3, Corporal health stems from two conditions. One is a lung dis- try. But, Ella Jean says this warrior’s message for pos- Shipman received the Silver Star Medal for Gallantry ease, chronic silicosis, due to years of exposure to terity is succinct: war is terrible, much more terrible from the commanding officer Major General William silica during his career in mining. than non-combatants will ever know or could fathom. G. Livesay. It is the third highest award for heroism He also had a congenital heart valve defect that re- He told her this a long time ago, and it was the last in combat. quired two operations in 1977 and 1996. Following time he ever said anything about the war to his sister. This was reported in the news clipping intercepted the first surgery, Ella Jean says he inexplicably began There was no doubt in her mind that this was exactly by Ella Jean. The article also noted that Shipman had experiencing a recurrence of vivid nightmares con- how he wanted to leave it. been awarded the Purple Heart. (Inexplicably, he never nected with the war. He suffered a number of small D.C. Shipman died Feb. 21, 2010. received the medal, nor did he pursue the matter. The strokes that have severely limited his ability to have ***** ending of this article suggests why he did not.) meaningful conversations. (Endnotes) Despite his loss of hearing and other injuries re- That is why the material for so much of this article 1 A profile of Jesse Cab Renick is contained lated to the concussive nature of the blast, D.C. contin- on D.C. came from Ella Jean and Zelma. D.C. has his in Chickasaw Lives, Volume Two: Profiles and Oral ued laying wire and combating the enemy for several bad days and his better days, and his memory seems Histories, published by the Chickasaw Press in 2009. more months. In fact, over the next year, his unit was relatively intact. He can answer questions with short in combat for 271 days. He was also awarded a Bronze Star, but can’t recall (or doesn’t want to recall) why he received the medal. During that year, Ella Jean wrote to her brother fre- quently, often asking about Larry Land. D.C. wrote back but never wrote anything about the war or mentioned his best friend. Then, one day as she was reading his most recent letter, she was stunned to learn that Larry had been killed. He and others were engaged in taking a strategic hill when he was shot in the leg. He ignored the badly bleeding wound and kept pursuing the enemy until he was too weak to continue. When a medic got to him, it was too late: he had bled to death. Like many veterans of World War II, D.C. did not dis- cuss his combat experiences. But in 1983, he made a trip from his long-time home in Myrtle Creek, Oregon to visit relatives in Oklahoma. While staying at Ella Jean’s house in Ardmore, he told her that if he began screaming in his sleep, she should, if anything, touch him lightly and he would be all right. The nightmares, he told her, were related to the war. He said that shoot- ing enemy soldiers had not bothered him that much; they were usually off in the distance, and it was less personal that way. However, he told her that one encounter had haunt- ed him for years. He was on patrol and came upon a German soldier hiding in a chicken coop. Before either man could shoot, they were at one another’s throats. D.C. overpowered the soldier and grabbing an ice pick, stabbed the German repeatedly until he was lifeless. D.C. didn’t feel guilt - it was kill or be killed. But the nature of the combat stripped away the impersonal veneer of their struggle. He also told Ella Jean that he had prayed to God many times on July 12. He strongly believed that the Lord was with him throughout that long, harrowing day. He said it’s the only thing that makes any sense to him. Life After the War D.C. remained in Italy for a few months after the combat ended. When I asked him if he had enjoyed living in Italy after the fighting stopped, he said emphatically, NO, I did not enjoy being there one bit. When he arrived back in the States, he weighed 135 pounds and was suffering from malaria, which caused him to pass out on an Oakland street one day prior to discharge. He was hospitalized against his will because it caused him to miss a hot date that night, Ella Jean recalls. It was just as well because D.C. wouldn’t meet his 32 chickasaw times April 2010 Legislative minutes

CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE General Resolution Number 27-014, Support of the Indian Land Consolidation REGULAR SESSION Program Legislature Building This resolution supports the Indian Land Consolidation Program of the Bu- Ada, Oklahoma reau of Indian Affairs. The Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office of the BIA will re- February 19, 2010 ceive funds through the Cobell Settlement which will be used by the Indian Land AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Consolidation Program to purchase undivided fractional interest from trust and Chairperson Holly Easterling called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. restricted allotments within the Eastern Area. This will benefit the Chickasaw AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL Nation by increasing the Nation’s land base. Members present: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Holly Easterling, Katie Case, A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David GR27-014. Woerz, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Member absent: Scott Colbert Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At- David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel 12 yes votes Guests present: Wanda Berry, David Sloan, Rita Loder, Jolean Walker, Michael The motion to approve GR27-014 carried unanimously. L. Wingo, Dana Lance, Charles Tate, Wilma Pauline Stout Watson, Mike Watson, S. Mr. Woerz concluded his report. Ashley Large, Tony Choate, and Judd Hawthorn EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Mary Jo Green AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION No report. Invocation was given by Ms. Green. HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Connie Barker AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - January 20, 2010 No report. A motion was made by Ms. Green and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve the HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Scott minutes of January 20, 2010. Colbert Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, No report. Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David (H) ELECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling by Committee Chair Steve Woods 12 yes vote Permanent Resolution Number 27-002, Amendments to Title 8, Chapter 3 Sec- The motion to approve the minutes of January 20, 2010, carried unanimously. tion 8-303 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Holidays) AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS This resolution amends Title 8 of the Chickasaw Nation Code to allow for the There was no unfinished business. closing of voter registration. If such date falls on a federal or tribal holiday voter AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES registration will close the following day. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Steve Woods A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Barker to approve PR27- General Resolution Number 27-015, Formal Congratulations to Lt. Governor 002. Jefferson Keel as the New President of the National Congress of American In- Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, dians Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, This resolution recognizes that NCAI has placed Chickasaw Lt. Governor Jeffer- David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling son Keel in a position of high honor, not only for himself but also for the Chicka- 12 yes votes saw Nation. It also grants Lt. Governor Keel the support of the Chickasaw Nation The motion to approve PR27-002 carried unanimously. and congratulates him for his current success. Mr. Woods concluded his report. A motion was made by Mr Woods and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve GR27- AGENDA ITEM #7 NEW BUSINESS (Comments from Citizens) 015. Mr. Mike Watson made comments on restricted Indian lands and per capita Chairperson Easterling relinquished the Chair to commend Lieutenant Govern payments. Keel on his success and to serve as president of the National Congress of Ameri- AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT can Indians. She regained the Chair. The Legislative Session adjourned at 9:18 a.m. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Respectfully submitted, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Linda Briggs, Secretary Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Chickasaw Tribal Legislature 12 yes votes Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary The motion to approve GR27-015 carried unanimously. Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Mr. Woods concluded his report. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Linda Briggs No report. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Dean Mc- Manus General Resolution 27-013. Gubernatorial Reappointment to the Board of Direc- tors of RSE Enterprises, Inc., Mr. Tim Colbert committee reports This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s reappointment of Mr. Tim Colbert to the Board of Directors of RSE Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Colbert will fill a three-year term ending on October 1, 2012. Finance Committee Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Da- A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve March 8, 2010 vid Woerz, Steve Woods GR27-013. Present: Scott Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Absent: Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Shana Hammond, David Woerz March 15, 2010 Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Absent: Linda Briggs Present: Beth Alexander, Connie Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Human Resources Committee Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott 11 yes votes March 8, 2010 Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Member abstaining: Present: Dean McManus, Connie Bark- Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean Mc- Tim Colbert er, Katie Case, Mary Jo Green, Scott Col- Manus, David Woerz, Steve Woods 1 abstention bert, David Woerz, Holly Easterling Absent: Shana Hammond The motion to approve GR27-013 carried. Legislative Committee Special Projects Committee Ms. McManus concluded her report. March 8, 2010 March 15, 2010 LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair David Wo- Present: Beth Alexander, Connie Present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, erz Barker, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Holly Katie Case, Scott Colbert, David Woerz, Easterling, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Holly Easterling April 2010 in the legislature chickasaw times 33 March 2010 resolutions

General Resolution Number GR27-016 conducted in conjunction with casino-style gaming. Approval of Development Budget Amendment • The opportunity or option to host professional boxing (or similar events) (Ardmore Health Center Replacement) at the Nation’s premiere gaming facilities would offer a substantial economic Explanation: The expanding service population far exceeds the existing capa- opportunity—an opportunity that some other tribal nations in Oklahoma and bilities of the current facility to provide adequate health services for the Indian several other tribes throughout the west are already pursuing. population. A new and expanded health center facility is needed to provide the • Federal law establishes a primary regulatory framework for the conduct anticipated health service needs of our Indian community. of professional boxing events. The selection of the Chickasaw Nation to participate in the IHS Joint Venture • Federal law essentially delegates regulatory duties to: Construction program provides the opportunity to generate IHS resources to op- a. state boxing commissions, which bodies have no jurisdiction erate the new facility with the Nation providing the design, construction and within Indian country, and equipment funding. b. tribal boxing commissions, which bodies do have such jurisdic- The project will include the renovation of the existing facility as well as an ad- tion. dition of new space. The new clinic space will be adjacent to the existing health • Generally speaking, a tribe that wants to pursue hosting of professional center. The renovated and expanded clinic will complement the other existing boxing (along with similar events) would accordingly have to either: tribal facilities on the site, further developing the Ardmore campus. a. compact with the relevant state boxing commission, thus authoriz- This resolution approves the amendment to the Development Budget for the ing such body to exercise jurisdiction over the subject matter within that tribe’s Ardmore Health Center Replacement, JVCP, Project Number CNHS-1002 in the Indian country, or amount of $32,400,000.00, as further described and detailed in Exhibit A b. compact with another tribe that has authorized and operates a Presented by: Finance Committee tribal boxing commission, thus authorizing that body to exercise jurisdiction over Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, the subject matter within the tribe’s Indian country, or Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David c. establish its own boxing commission and regulate the subject Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling matter directly. General Resolution Number 27-017 • Pursuant to Chickasaw Nation leadership discussions over the past year, Resolution Granting Approval of Application for Funding CNDC has developed a draft resolution that would pursue the third option, i.e., for the Reentry Mentoring Initiative (RMI) enacting a “Chickasaw Nation Professional Boxing Licensing Act.” If enacted, this Explanation: This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s application for measure would: federal funding to the Bureau of Justice Administration to recruit, train and incor- a. authorize the conduct of professional boxing (along with similar porate Chickasaw mentors into the present Program Operations reentry program. events) within the Chickasaw Nation and subject to applicable federal law regula- Mentoring will begin during the mentee’s incarceration, and will continue through tions, and the mentee’s post-release transition back into the community. The initiative will b. delegate duties for the implementation of such Act (i.e., promulgate also include transitional services, such as case management, transitional residen- rules, issue and enforce licenses, etc.) to the CNOGC. tial housing, life/parenting skills training and job readiness training. The grant Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, will focus on, but will not be limited to, female adult offenders who are over 18 Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David years old. This grant serves Native Americans. Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly EasterlingPR27-003 Presented by: Human Resources Committee Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling General Resolution Number 27-018 No Extension of Sovereign Immunity to Tribally-Owned Cor- porate Entities Explanation: This resolution affirms that the Chickasaw Nation shall incorporate, acquire, or establish an ownership interest in a 2009-2010 Tribal Legislature state-law business entity only for purposes that would require the Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and management of substantive and transactional risk and liabilities phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator by a manner other than invocation of tribal sovereign immunity. Accordingly, this resolution declares that: in your area. (a) tribally owned business entities (including, but not limited Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District to, LLCs, corporations, companies and other formally organized, Seat # Seat # Seat # limited liability structures) properly formed under and managed 1. Holly Easterling 1. David Woerz 1. D. Scott Colbert in accord with state law shall not benefit from the Chickasaw Na- 1722 Augusta Drive P.O. Box 669 P.O. Box 773 tion’s sovereign immunity from suit, and Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73402 Sulphur, OK 73086 (b) notwithstanding such declared limitation, the Chickasaw (580) 399-4002 (580) 235-3240 (580) 421-3425 Nation’s ability to invoke its immunity from suit for its own ben- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] efit and purposes shall be in no way limited or impaired. Emergency Legislation: This resolution was submitted after the 2. Nancy Elliott 2. Connie Barker 2. Tim Colbert deadline and is needed immediately for business reasons. 620 Ann 509 SW 7th Ave. P.O. Box 773 Presented by: Legislative Committee Ada, OK 74820 Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 Yes votes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Nancy El- (580) 399-4374 (580) 272-4175 (580) 421-7242 liott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly Easter- [email protected] [email protected] ling 3. Steven Woods No votes: Beth Alexander, Katie Case 3. Katie Case 3. Linda Briggs 4736 Chickasaw Trail Abstain: Scott Colbert, Shana Hammond, David Woerz 14368 County Road 3597 400 NW 4th Sulphur, OK 73086 Permanent Resolution 27-003 Ada, OK 74820 Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 272-7270 Amendments to Title 3 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (580) 272-8385 (580) 272-7268 [email protected] (Chickasaw Nation Professional Boxing Licensing Act) [email protected] [email protected] Explanation: This resolution provides for the enactment of the “Chickasaw Nation Professional Boxing Licensing Act” to be ad- 4. Dean McManus 4. Shana Tate Hammond Panola District ministered by the Gaming Commissioner of the Chickasaw Na- 5980 CR 3430 1606 Southern Hills Dr. Seat # tion. The Act will allow Chickasaw businesses to provide public Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73401 1. Beth Alexander entertainment in the form of boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing, (580) 235-2651 (580) 235-1438 Box 246 including the martial arts. Attachment “A” hereto contains ad- [email protected] [email protected] Achille, OK 74720 ditional information. (580) 272-7850 Presented by: Legislative Committee 5. Mary Jo Green [email protected] ATTACHMENT “A” 2000 E. 14th Place [email protected] Ada, OK 74820 • Professional boxing (along with similar events) is a sig- (580) 310-4563 nificant and growing economic opportunity, particularly when [email protected] 34 chickasaw times April 2010 The Chickasaw Nation 2010 Children’s Fair set Get Fresh! Program for April 24 at Pontotoc Sulphur kids enjoy Thunder-Jazz NBA game County Agriplex Announces Classes ADA, Okla. - The 2010 Chil- dren’s Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Ada Nutrition Services, 518 E. Arlington April 24, 2010 at the Pontotoc April 6: 10 a.m. and noon County Agri-Plex in Ada. April 8: 10 a.m. and noon The event celebrates Week April 13: 10 a.m. and noon of the Young Child and Child April 15: 10 a.m. and noon Abuse Prevention Month. May 4: 10 a.m. and noon The event is open to the pub- May 6: 10 a.m. and noon lic and everyone is encouraged May 11: 10 a.m. and noon to participate. Sulphur Boys and Girls Club T.R.A.I.L. (Together Raising Awareness for Indian May 13: 10 a.m. and noon This year’s event will feature Life) participants had fun at the OKC Thunder and Utah Jazz basketball game For more information, call (580) 272-5506. performances by several Chick- at the Ford Center, Oklahoma City, Okla. March 14. Front row, from left, Gov. asaw Nation groups as well as a Bill Anoatubby, Dannie Davidson, Matt Clark, Kassie Bess, Brianna Bess, Larry Ada Family Life/Wellness Center, 229 W. Seabrook fashion show, baby party, dia- Bess, Josh Bess, Oscar Gore, Christina Gore and Kim Tankersley. Bottom row, April 7: 10 a.m. and noon per dash and much more! from left, Aries Couch, Jennifer Rowell, Destiny Rowell, Braydan Bess, Chynna April 14: 10 a.m. and noon The Children’s Fair is spon- McDonald, Kellan Brown, Diego Lopez, Darin Jones, Cameron Jones, Darnell April 15: 6 p.m. sored by the Chickasaw Na- Colbert, Adrian Brown, Tia Upshaw, Zion Couch, Jordy Osornio, Alison England, May 5: 10 a.m. and noon tion. Spencer Gore, Laura Carter and Chelsey Ott. For more information contact May 12: 10 a.m. and noon For more information, con- about the T.R.A.I.L program, contact Joshua Bess, Boys and Girls Club Health and Fitness Coordinator at (580) 622-8442. May 13: 6 p.m. tact Deanna Carpitche at (580) For more information, call (580) 272-5506. 421-4591. Contributed by Karissa Pickett, Public | continued Ardmore Nutrition Services, 2350 Chickasaw Blvd. Affairs first lego league from page 25 April 6: 10 a.m. and noon are available at the above ad- designing and building a robot April 7: 10 a.m. and noon Elder case manager dress. in a six-week time frame using April 13: 10 a.m. and noon Deadline to apply is June 30. a standard kit of parts and a April 14: 10 a.m. and noon ready to help you An applicant should find out common set of rules. To com- May 4: 10 a.m. and noon Are you a Chickasaw Elder within three weeks from the pete in competitions, students May 5: 10 a.m. and noon age 60 or older? Do you live deadline date if he/she quali- must focus on design, demon- within the tribal boundar- May 11: 10 a.m. and noon fies. strated team spirit, gracious ies? May 12: 10 a.m. and noon Eligibility professionalism, maturity and If so, call Lori Dodson, El- For more information, call (580) 226-8289. der Case Manager at 800-851- Must be Chickasaw citizen the ability to overcome obsta- 9136 ext. 80110 for personal- Must be between the ages of cles. Required forms are avail- Purcell Nutrition Services, 1530 Hardcastle Blvd. ized assistance navigating 6-8 years old able at the above address. April 6: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. the Health System. Chickasaw citizenship card Deadline to apply is June 30. April 8: 10 a.m. and noon Contact:Sara Willie An applicant should find out April 13: 10 a.m. and noon and 7 p.m CNHS At-Large Phone: (580) 421-7711 within three weeks from the April 15: 10 a.m. and noon Email: sara.willie@chicka- deadline date if he/she quali- May 4: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. case manager saw.net fies. May 6: 10 a.m. and noon will help FIRST Robotics Competition Eligibility May 11: 10 a.m. and noon and 7 p.m About Must be Chickasaw citizen May 13: 10 a.m. and noon Are you a Chickasaw citi- The FIRST Robotics Compe- Must be between 15-18 years For more information, call (405) 527-6967. zen living outside the tribal tition is a sport of the mind old boundaries? Would you like These exciting cooking shows are free and open to the pub- designed to help high school Chickasaw citizenship card more information on Health lic and demonstrate healthy cooking for the entire family! students discover the interest- Contact: Sara Willie System programs available Leave with recipes, nutrition education and new ideas to cook to you? ing and rewarding life of en- Phone: (580) 421-7711 healthier every day! Classes offered on each day feature the If so, call Amy Wampler, gineers and researchers. The Email: sara.willie@chicka- same recipes during the times of availability. Services At-Large Case Man- competition challenges teams saw.net ager, at 800-851-9136 ext. of students and mentors to 61097. solve a common problem by Full-time positions open at the Chickasaw Nation Health System In loving memory of The Chickasaw Nation Health System has full-time, im- Oklahoma mediate openings within the tribal boundaries for quali- Mattie Jo Gilbert fied medical personnel in the following specialties: Optical “We love you and miss you mom (Grandma Jo)” • 1 General Surgeon, Ada Oklahoma Optical is lo- • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Ard- cated at 1005 North Country He Only Takes the Best more Club Road in Ada, Oklaho- God saw she was getting tired For details on any of the professional positions listed ma. and a cure was not to be. above, please contact: A new showroom and large So He put His arms around her display area makes finding Ronnie Shaw, Professional Recruiter and whispered “Come with me.” the right style more conve- Chickasaw Nation Health System With tear-filled eyes we watched her suffer and fade away nient for customers! Although we loved her deeply, (580) 272-7272 [email protected] Oklahoma Optical is open We could not make her stay. to everyone. A golden heart stopped beating, Beth Campbell, Staff Recruiter For more information, loving and gentle hands put to rest. Chickasaw Nation Health System please contact Dixie Ernst- God broke our hearts to prove to us (580) 272-7320 [email protected] Phillips at (580) 332-2796. He Only takes the Best. April 2010 obituaries chickasaw times 35 Mrs. Serbanich was very sister, Margie Testerman. Winnie Burris Raymond Robert Mattie Jo (Gibbs) proud of her Indian blood Memorial contributions can which traced back through be made to the First Christian Ebisch Gilbert Daisy Moore to Lemuel Capel Church Youth Group or Boy Moore, Caatherine Mitchell Scouts of American Troop No. Moore, Delilah Love Mitchell 105. Both are to be made in and Sally (House of In-cun-no- care of First Christian Church mar) to James Colbert. of Noblesville, 16377 Herriman, She was preceded in death by Blvd, Noblesville, IN 46060. her parents; her eight siblings; and a grandchild. She is survived by her hus- Michael band of 68 years, George Ser- banich; three sons, George Germaine Edward Serbanich, Michael Serbanich and David Serban- London ich; a daughter, Amelia Wright; seven grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and three great- great-grandchildren.

Mattie Jo (Gibbs) Gilbert, 71, Winnie Burris, 86, of Madill, Raymond Richard Ebisch, 79, died Feb. 1, 2010 after a pro- Okla., died Feb. 18, 2010 at Mar- of Lawton, Okla., died March 5, longed illness. Graveside ser- John Green shall County Medical Center, of 2010 at lawton. A private fam- vices were Feb. 5, at the Kings- Madill. Funeral services were ily service will be conducted at ton (OK) Cemetery. Feb. 19, 2010 at Shay Cemetery, a later date at Highland Cem- She was born June 11, 1938 at Shay, Okla. with Pastor Weldon etery, Lawton. Shay, Okla. Wright officiating. Music ar- Mr. Ebisch was born Sept. 1, She lived the last 26 years of ranged by Jay and Giner Moore 1930 at Lawton, to C.A. Fred- her life at Kingston and Ard- and nieces. erick and Clotilde (Millican) more, Okla. She was born May 14, 1923 at Ebisch. He grew up in Lawton She was a proud member of Willis, Okla., to the late Earnest and attended St. Mary’s Catho- the Chickasaw Nation and is Wallace and Vivian Hayes Wal- lic School. He graduated from greatly loved and will be truly lace. She was raised in the Wil- Lawton High School and at- missed by all her family and lis and Shay area. tended Cameron College. friends. She married Odell McDonald. He was a lieutenant in the She was preceded in death by Michael Germaine London, He preceded her in death. U.S. Army. He worked in the her parents, Ira and Kathleen 37, died Feb. 24, 2010 at Ard- Later she married Colo- family dry cleaning busi- Gibbs; and a sister, Peggy (Goff) John Green, 73, of Nobles- more, Okla. Graveside services nel Burris on Oct. 26, 1945 at ness for many years and was Bradshaw. ville, Ind., died Feb. 26, 2010 were Feb. 27, 2010 at Mt. Pleas- Gainesville, Texas. He preceded a heavy equipment operator She is survived by her chil- at Indianapolis. Services were ant Cemetery with the Rev. Kirk her in death on July 22, 1988. for the roads department in dren, daughter, Kathy and March 2, 2010 at the First Chris- Rushing officating. She lived in New Mexico and Grandfield, Okla., until his re- husband, Michael Perry, of tian Church of Noblesville with Mr. London was born Jan. Colorado before moving back tirement. Crescent, Okla., son, Jimmy the Rev. David Livingston offi- 26, 1973 at Greenville, Texas to Marshall County where she He was preceded in death by and wife, Debbi Gilbert, of Her- ciating. to Sanford Lorens and Yvonne lived for the past 47 years. his parents; two brothers, Fre- mitage, Tenn., son, Stephen Gil- He was born Sept. 22, 1936 at London. Mrs. Burris worked for sev- drick and Robert; and a grand- bert, of Kingston, son, John and Cushing, Okla., to John Henry He graduated from Ardmore eral years at Brookside Nurs- daughter, Erin Morrison. wife, Carol Gilbert, of Edmond, Green, Sr., and Lorene Raye High School and worked as a ing Center and the Family Care He is survived by three Okla., and son, Michael Gilbert, Powell Green. He was the great- fast food cook. Center in Kingston, Okla. She daughters, Pam Morrison, of of Kingston. She was the proud grandson of Charlie Sheco. He will be remembered for worked as a volunteer for the Lawton, Lisa Kay Harris and grandmother of 11 grandchil- Mr. Green was retired from being a beautiful person. Chickasaw Nation food pro- husband, Doyle, of Dallas, and dren; five great-grandchildren Shell Oil Company. He was He was preceded in death gram for several years. Teresa Kirkendall and hus- and three great-grandchildren a member of First Christian by his mother, Yvonne Lon- She was affiliated with the band, Rich, of Lima, Ohio; five on the way; two sisters, Pat Church of Noblesville and a don; grandmother, Louvinna Assembly of God faith and sisters, Mildred Brown and and husband, Melvin Meyer, member of Noblesville Masonic Antwine; grandmother, Mary she enjoyed cooking, cleaning, husband, Dick, of Ames, Iowa, of Yukon, Okla., and Kay and Lodge and Scottish Rite. Wallace; and an uncle, Danny yard work, grandkids, going Marie Southern and husband, husband, John Weger, of Tulsa; For more than 35 years he Bennett. to garage sales and she loved Bill, of Two Rivers, Wis., Carol brothers, Manuel (Dick) and was with the Boy Scouts of He is survived by his father, auctions. Sue Ebisch, of Ninnekah, Okla., wife, Donna Gibbs, of Pink, America and was awarded the Sanford Lorens, of Ardmore; She was preceded in death and O’Rhetta Lee Ebisch, of Okla., and John Gibbs, of India- Silver Beaver and the God and step-mother, Patricia Wallace, by her parents; husband; two Lawton; a brother, Paul Ebisch napolis; and many nieces and Country Awards. of Ardmore; a daughter, Raven brothers, Averil Wallace and and wife, Vicki, of Mt. Vernon, nephews. Mr. Green was proud of his Londen, of Ardmore; a son, Doyle Wallace; and two great- Mo.; nine grandchildren; and Indian Heritage. He was a mem- Kamri London, of Oklahoma grandchildren. eight great-grandchildren. ber of the Great Chickasaw Na- City; five brothers, Elex, of Col- She is survived by her sons, Mr. Ebisch had a beautiful Lon Wilma tion. orado, Sanford, Jr., Andrea, and Wayne McDonald, of Grand smile and love in his heart for He is survived by his wife, Bruce, all of Ardmore, and Ran- Prairie, Texas, Bobby Burris, his family and friends. He will Serbanich Virginia Green, of the home; a dall, of Oklahoma City; three Carl Burris, Scott Burris, all be truly missed. son, Michael Green and wife, sisters, Karen, of Virginia, of Madill; a daughter, Glenda Lon Wilma Serbanich, 91, Janie; a daughter, Jennifer Hors- Clarissa Pickens, and Shandra Huffman, of Kingston; 9 grand- died July 29, 2009 peacefully field and husband, Scott; four “Shae Shae” Pickens, both of children; 17 great-grandchil- at her home at Garland, Texas. grandchildren, Kyle Green and Ardmore; a very special friend, dren; and a sister, Betty Davis, She was born Dec. 8, 1917 at Al- wife, Ashley, Matthew Green, Shanell and Ta Ta; and a host of Kingston. bany, Okla., to original enroll- Jill Horsfield and Molly Hors- of family and friends. Condolences can be left at ee Daisy (Moore) and Alonzo field; three brothers, James, Condolences can be left at wattsfuneralhome.com Reeves. Bud and Richard Green; and a www.Griffin-HillcrestFH.com 36 chickasaw times April 2010

continued Spanish Mustangs | from page 26 after the horses for the rest of leged damages in federal dis- Chickasaw Historical Society, this probably won’t last much Locke Bray will present a pro- his life. Rickman promised and trict court in Muskogee. But saw the article and brought longer. gram on the Spanish Mustangs assumed the chairmanship of the parties settled and accord- the matter to the attention of Persons wanting to help pre- of Blackjack Mountain at the Jones’s organization, the South- ing to one provision all of the the society’s board of direc- serve Spanish Mustangs may Oklahoma Historical Society’s western Spanish Mustang As- horses left on Blackjack Moun- tors. Board member Mike Cor- obtain more information by Annual Meeting at the Choctaw sociation in 1998. Jones passed tain after February 8, 2010, nelius contacted Rickman and contacting Bryant Rickman Convention Center in Durant, away at age 93 in 2000. would be subject to seizure by invited him to make a presen- at 580-743-1991. Much more OK April 30, from 8:45 a..m. to By then, the herd had in- the wardens of the state wild- tation to the board last fall. news and information may be 10:15 a.m. creased to about 600 head. life department and would be Brown told me that Rickman obtained on the website of the For more information email The timber companies evi- disposed of as the department came prepared with articles, Southwest Spanish Mustang [email protected] dently believed that they could would see fit. documentation, and an obvi- Association. or call (405) 947-5020. co-exist with the horses, Rick- So at the beginning of this ous passion for preserving the Mr. Rickman and Francine ***** man said, because no problems last winter, Rickman was Spanish Mustangs. “There is surfaced; the horses continued faced with the financial bur- no doubt Bryant Rickman is a continued to run free and thrive without den of feeding and caring for credible person,” Brown says. provisions | from page 2 any human assistance. Rick- several hundred Spanish Mus- After word got out about Rick- • Establish mental and be- construction methods, such as man says that occasionally, a tangs. He made it through with man’s expertise and plight, havioral health programs be- modular component construc- few members of the Cornelius arranged yond alcohol and substance tion and mobile health stations, herd would roam onto some donations of feed abuse, such as fetal alcohol to save money and improve ac- private land, and if the and hay to help see Rick- spectrum disorders, and child cess to health care services. owners wanted them man through the winter. sexual abuse prevention and • Require that the IHS budget removed, they would The CHS board also ex- domestic violence prevention account for medical inflation call Rickman who pressed interest in re- programs. rates and population growth, would oblige them. searching the possibility • Establish demonstration in order to combat the dramat- It wasn’t that big a of the Chickasaw Nation projects that provide incen- ic underfunding of the Indian chore, he says, because acquiring some of the tives to use innovative facility health system. by that time, he had horses. established a relation- Recently, Rickman has ship with many of the placed many horses in horses. They knew him small increments, five and would come when here, twelve there. But he called. still needs to find homes All of this changed, for up to 100 head in his Photo courtesy of Karen Jacob, The Choctaw Nation. according to Rickman, possession. He says he in 2007, when one timber com- some help from his friends and has always taken good care of pany (out of several that owned neighbors. But every time he all of the horses he had contact the former Choctaw-Chickasaw found some horses new homes, with and all of them have test- land) informed him and several including a few Chickasaws, a ed negative for diseases such other lessees that they must get few more wild ones would turn as the deadly Equine Infectious the horses off their property by up one way or the other. Anemia, more widely known as February 2008. The company’s The settlement also prohib- EIA. property included Blackjack its Rickman from capturing Rickman estimates that 100 Mountain and the area around the horses on the timber com- or more mustangs are still on it, a portion of which shares pany’s land. But that hasn’t or in the vicinity of Blackjack a boundary with Rickman’s stopped him from setting up Mountain, and he or sympa- land. salt traps around the proper- thetic ranchers may capture Considering the terrain and ty’s perimeter, to lure the hors- some in the future. He won’t untamed nature of the horses, es into captivity. But by captur- say “liberated” because he be- Rickman considered this to be ing them, he will actually be lieves that the ideal place for an impossible demand. Still, he liberating them from whatever them is right where they are. tried, and over the next three action the timber company or But while it may be ideal, it is years was able to capture about wildlife department eventually not the best, not as long as the 400 mustangs and remove takes. company means to rid the tim- them to his 200-acre ranch, Chance to Preserve Indian ber land of them. where he managed his own Horses It was incredible to learn that small herd. He says he placed A few months ago, Rickman wild horses still exist in Okla- as many horses as he could as approached the Choctaw Nation homa. Unfortunately, I made soon as he could. But despite for help with finding ranchers the discovery about the Span- the almost ruinous expense willing to care for and preserve ish Mustangs as commercial of feeding and maintaining so the horses that he cannot con- interests are threatening to many horses, he wouldn’t place tinue to keep. An article about curtail their freedom. As Rick- any horses with people who the horses appeared in the man says, it reminds him of weren’t committed to preserv- tribal newspaper, Bishinik, what happened more than a ing the bloodline. People who and as a result, Rickman was century ago to the former own- wouldn’t look Rickman in the able to place additional horses. ers of the land, the Choctaws eye and make the commitment Even T. Boone Pickens and his and Chickasaws. would leave with no horses. wife, Madeleine, helped place Those horses, Rickman says, The timber company sued a few of the horses, according are like remnants of the two Rickman and eight other to Karen Jacob, who wrote the tribal cultures still roaming on ranchers with leases for ap- article for the paper. the land where their ancestors proximately $840,000 in al- Kennedy Brown, chair of the thrived for generations. But