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Vol. XXXXIIII No. 8 COfficialhickasaw publication of the Chickasaw Nation Twww.chickasawtimes.netimes August 2009 New legislators in Pontotoc, Pickens Scott Colbert Barbara Smith Holly Easterling Nancy Elliott Shana Tate David Woerz Hammond Chickasaw Nation Elec- elected to Pontotoc District That seat became open when tion Secretary Rita Loder an- Seat 2 with 57.7% of the vote. incumbent legislator Dr. Judy The Tishomingo High School marching band performs during last year’s nounced the results of the Mrs. Elliott defeated challeng- Goforth Parker resigned to ac- Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival parade. Make plans now to attend Chickasaw Nation general ers Sandra Renee Gibson and cept a position as administra- the 49th Annual Meeting and 21st Chickasaw Festival Sept. 26 through Oct. election on July 28. Leon D. Brown, of Ada, and 3 in Tishomingo. Nancy Elliott, of Ada, was Todd Griffith, of Newcastle. SEE ELECTION RESULTS, pagE 8 Make plans now to attend Annual Meeting, Festival! ‘Honky Tonk’ opens McSwain TISHOMINGO, Okla. - The city Immediately following Gov- ADA, Okla. - A familiar and of Tishomingo, the Chickasaw ernor’s “State of the Nation” exciting site greeted those Cultural Center in Sulphur and address, Tishomingo’s Main driving down Main Street in WinStar Golf Course are just a Street will be the scene of the Ada on the evening of Satur- few of the many venues to be Festival Parade, one of the larg- day, July 25 - a line of eager featured during the 49th An- est parades in the area. ticket holders, nearly a block nual Meeting of the Chickasaw A wide variety of excit- long, waiting to see the latest Nation and the 21st Annual ing events and activities will at the McSwain Theatre. Chickasaw Festival. be conducted throughout “It’s so exciting to see these Activities begin September Tishomingo October 3, in- doors open again,” said area 26 and culminate October 3 in cluding the historic Chicka- resident Ann Lancaster. “This Tishomingo. saw Capitol, Pennington Park, has always been the place to Chickasaw Nation Governor Murray State College cam- come for good, family enter- Bill Anoatubby will deliver the pus, Johnston County Sports tainment and it’s wonderful to “State of the Nation” address complex and other venues. have it back. during the Annual Meeting. Events include cultural and “Looks like we have plans The address is 9 a.m. Saturday, dance troupe demonstrations for many Saturday nights to October 3 at Fletcher Auditori- on the capitol grounds, the tra- come!” she said. A young patron fits his hands into the handprints of country music legend um on the campus of Murray ditional Chickasaw lunch on A crowd of more than 500 Mae Boren Axton in front of the McSwain Theatre. State College (MSC) in Tishom- the MSC campus, a Chickasaw greeted country music record- ingo. artists’ exhibition, Chickasaw ing artists Mark Wills, Trent was joined by tribal legisla- the Chickasaw Nation,” said “Our culture and history White House tours, a horse- Willmon and Jeff Bates as they tors, citizens and employees Gov. Anoatubby. “The Mc- come to life for all Chickasaws shoe tournament and more. presented “Honky Tonk Tail- at a ribbon cutting and dedica- Swain has been a jewel in the and our neighbors during the A gospel singing will take place gate Party ’09.” tion service for the McSwain. crown of the city of Ada for Annual Meeting and Festival,” Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A week before the grand re- “Keeping culture and his- said Governor Anoatubby. SEE AnnUAL MeeTinG & FESTIVAL, pagE 2 opening, Gov. Bill Anoatubby tory alive is very important to SEE MCSWain, pagE 2 Chickasaw INSIDE GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE 3 Nation Camps LEGISlatIVE colUMNS 6 Cole and Cord LEGISlatIVE ItEMS 32 Keeling, of Ada, at OBITUARIES 35 PEoplE 14 Chikasha Saya Camp. FESTIVal ScHEDULE 36 Ada, OK 74821 OK Ada, Post Office Box 1548 Box Office Post 18. The Chickasaw Times Chickasaw The 2 CHIckaSAW TIMES August 2009 From page 1 coNTINUED MCSWAIN | FROM pagE 1 Mrs. Scott, a Chickasaw citi- elevators and accessibility for zen, was one day shy of 91 at handicapped patrons. the time of the ribbon cutting. In addition to redesigned “It’s a very special way to cel- stage area that features state of ebrate my birthday, being here the art lighting and sound, the for this piece of history,” she first floor and balcony include said. seating for up to 560. The Spanish Mission style The second floor contains an building was the scene of sev- additional viewing area with a eral high profile events over large video screen as well as an the years. art gallery. The third floor will “King of the Cowboys” Roy be used for office space. Rogers, “Queen of the West” Located directly east of the Governor Bill Anoatubby and Ruby June McSwain Scott, center, are joined by Ada city leaders, tribal officials and Dale Evans and Gabby Hayes McSwain is the annex build- employees as they cut the ribbon on the newly-renovated McSwain Theatre. Mike McKee made an appearance at the ing, which houses a snack bar, McSwain for the 1946 world dressing rooms, prop stor- decades, and I believe that will theater in 1920. Ruby June Mc- “It’s just gorgeous!” she premiere of “Home in Okla- age and allows access into the remain true for many years to Swain Scott, his first cousin, said. “It brings back so many homa.” main buildings’ art gallery and come.” was delighted with the new and memories from when I was a Academy-award winning ac- offices. Foster McSwain built the improved theater. little girl.” tress Susan Hayward and co- Aside from the cosmetic im- star Robert Preston appeared provements, the renovation at the McSwain for the “Tulsa” included construction that re- coNTINUED world premier in 1949. stored the structural integrity | FROM pagE 1 ANNUAL MEETING AND FESTIVAL More recently, the McSwain of the buildings. on the capitol grounds’ west lot. Course Sept. 26; Chickasaw sue of the Chickasaw Times and stage hosted country music star An exciting line up of events Local and professional singers Princess Pageant in Ada Sept. online at www.chickasaw.net. and Ada native Blake Shelton, is already scheduled for the and groups will be on stage to 28; Arts and Culture Awards in For more information, contact who was a regular performer at theater, including a revival of entertain the crowd. Ada Sept 29; and Cultural day the Chickasaw Festival office at the theatre for two years before the traditional live music, in- A number of other events are at the Chickasaw Cultural Cen- (580) 371-2040 or 1 (800) 593- he moved to Nashville. dependent film screenings and planned throughout the week, ter in Sulphur, Friday, Oct. 2. 3356. Purchased by the Chickasaw magic shows. beginning with Junior Olym- A complete listing of events, Nation in 2002, the historic the- For additional information, pics in Tishomingo and a Golf locations and schedules is avail- CONTRIBUTED BY Dana Hudspeth, tribal ater has recently undergone ex- including a full calendar and Tournament at WinStar Golf able on the back page of this is- media relations. tensive renovations and is now ticket information, contact the ready to reclaim its status as McSwain office at (580) 332- a beacon of entertainment for 8108 or visit www.mcswainthe- Cultural Center to host celebration southeastern Oklahoma. atre.com. Renovations included equip- SULPHUR, Okla. - The new available at noon at the Amim- The evening will be capped ping the 1920s-era facility with CONTRIBUTED BY Carrie Buckley, tribal media Chickasaw Cultural Center in pa Café. off with a showing of the movie modern amenities including relations. Sulphur will be the site of a day A day of special performanc- “Pearl” in the Anoli Theater. of Chickasaw culture Friday, es, vignettes, historical reen- The Chickasaw Cultural Cen- Oct. 2. The festivities begin at actments and cultural dem- ter is a state-of-the-art facility 11 a.m. and end at 8 p.m., and onstrations are planned at the designed to preserve Chicka- are a part of the Chickasaw Na- amphitheater. saw culture and serve as an tion 49th Annual Meeting and Chickasaw artist Mike Lar- educational facility where the 21st Annual Meeting. sen’s work will be on display at story of the Chickasaw Nation A “Behind the Scenes” film the Aattifama Gathering Room, can be shared. presentation of the Cultural and an evening meal will be The Cultural Center is also Center planning, design and served at 5 p.m. at the Tradi- designed to be a clearinghouse construction will be featured tional Village. for study, scholarship and in the Anoli Theater beginning The Chickasaw Dance Troupe research of Chickasaws and at 11 a.m. The film will run ev- and cultural demonstrations Southeastern tribal culture. ery half hour. will also be featured at the Tra- CONTRIBUTED BY Dana Hudspeth, tribal Doors open for the first public event held at the newly-renovated McSwain A picnic box lunch will be ditional Village. media relations. 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