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021 Chickasaw Times September 2007.Pdf ChickasawOfficial Times publication of the Chickasaw Nation Vol. XXXXI1 No. 9 September 2007 Ada, Oklahoma Come out and enjoy 47th Annual Meeting, 19th Festival! TISHOMINGO, Okla. - It is ebrate our culture and history.” Saturday’s festival events and professional singers and groups New attractions for children time once again to make plans The State of the Nation ad- activities are conducted through- will be on stage to entertain and include a petting zoo, pony rides to attend the 47th Annual Meet- dress is always followed by the out Tishomingo on the grounds inspire. and train rides in Pennington ing of the Chickasaw Nation festival parade down Tishom- of the historic Chickasaw Several events for kids Park. The park events will also and the 19th Annual Chickasaw ingo’s Main Street. Capitol, Pennington and families are feature inflatable games and the Festival. Hundreds will Park, Mur- scheduled through- Kids’ Fun To Learn tent that in- This week-long celebra- gather to watch as ray out the festival cludes face painting, crafts and tion of tribal culture and heri- bands, floats, orga- week. These in- several make-and-take projects. tage is scheduled for Septem- nizations and chil- clude the Chicka- Children’s activities are avail- ber 29 through October 6 in dren’s groups from saw Princess Pag- able Tuesday, October 2 through Tishomingo, the historic capitol across the southern eant in Ada, the Friday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to of the Chickasaw Nation. Events Oklahoma march the Junior Olympics 2 p.m. and Saturday, October 6 will also take place in Ada, Kul- parade route. at Tishomingo from noon to 5 p.m. lihoma and Thackerville. The festival in- High School, soft- A complete listing of events, The Annual Meeting will cludes a variety of ex- ball tournaments locations and schedules is avail- include Chickasaw Nation Gov- citing events designed in Tishomingo, a golf able in this issue of the Chicka- ernor Bill Anoatubby delivering to appeal to people of tournament at the new saw Times, or online at www. the “State of the Nation” ad- all ages.Included are 18-hole WinStar Golf chickasaw.net. dress 9 a.m. Saturday, October the traditional Chicka- Course, cultural tours For more information, contact 6 at Fletcher Auditorium on the saw Lunch on the MSC State and demonstrations at the Chickasaw Festival office campus of Murray State College campus, cultural and dance College campus, Johnston the capitol grounds, the Arts at (580) 371-2040 or 1 (800) (MSC) in Tishomingo. troupe demonstrations on the County Sports complex and and Culture Awards ceremony, 593-3356. “This is such a great time of capitol grounds, the Chickasaw other venues. Youthful Celebration with new year for Chickasaws,” Gov. artists exhibition, the Band New to this year’s festival is a cultural make-and-take items, Anoatubby said. “We always Day Extravaganza, Chickasaw gospel singing on Saturday from the senior arts and crafts sale, look forward to gathering with White House tours, a horseshoe 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the capitol the JC Riding Club rodeo, and Contributed by Kerri McDonald, our families and friends to cel- tournament and more. ground’s west lot. Local and a cultural evening at Kullihoma. tribal media relations. Chickasaw Nation inducts four into Hall of Fame GOLDSBY, Okla. - Pulitzer nor Bill Anoatubby presented Prize finalist Linda Hogan, for- Chickasaw Hall of Fame medal- mer BIA official Zane Brown- lions to Ms. Hogan, Mr. Brown- ing, former tribal legislator ing and Ms. Brown. Robert Stephens and tribal elder Angie Stephens-Wallace, Pauline Carpenter-Brown were daughter of the late Mr. Ste- inducted into the Chickasaw phens, accepted the medallion Hall of Fame Friday night at from Gov. Anoatubby on behalf Riverwind Casino in Goldsby. of her father. Retired astronaut and Chicka- “It is a great privilege to repre- saw Hall of Fame member John sent the Chickasaw people as we Herrington served as master of ceremonies at the event. See 2007 Hall of Fame Chickasaw Nation Gover- Inductees, page 36 Oklahoma City, OK 731 OK City, Oklahoma Permit No.1 Permit Astronaut John Herrington, left, and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, Ada, OK 74821 OK Ada, PAID right, with the 2007 Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame inductees. New Hall of Fame Post Office Box 1548 Box Office Post US Postage US The Chickasaw Times Chickasaw The members are, from left, Linda Hogan, Zane Browning and Pauline Carpenter PRESORTED STANDARD PRESORTED Brown. At right is Angie Wallce, daughter of the late Robert Stephens. The induc- tion ceremony was August 17 in the theater of Riverwind Casino in Goldsby. 2 Legislative Minutes September 2007 CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE GR24-048 as read. by Ms. Easterling. REGULAR SESSION Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Colbert, David Stout Building Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Ada, Oklahoma Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott. David Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert July 20, 2007 13 yes votes AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The motion to approve GR24-048 carried unanimously. Chairperson Scott Colbert called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Ms. Easterling concluded her report. AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL (C) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Members present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Holly Dean McManus Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, No report. Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz (Late arrival; 9:08 a.m.), Steve Woods, Scott (D) LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Colbert Judy Goforth Parker Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At- No report. Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel (E) EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Wanda Guests present: James A. Humes, Lonnie Burris, Melissa Walker, Michael L. Blackwood Scott Wingo, Wilma Watson, Michael Watson, Kerri McDonald, Linda Harris, Carol No report. Mimfry, Robyn Elliott, Joe Simmons (F) HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Mary AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION Jo Green Invocation was given by Ms. Green. Ms. Green reported in her last Chickasaw Times article she indicated that it would AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - June 15, 2007 be easy to make an appointment at the Purcell Clinic, however, there are 150 patients A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Alexander to waive the on the waiting list. More information on this matter will be in this month’s article. reading of the July 15, 2007 minutes. Ms. Green concluded her report. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case,Tim Colbert, (G) HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT by Com- Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth mittee Chair Linda Briggs Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert No report. 12 yes votes (H) COURT DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT by Com- The motion to waive the reading of the June 15, 2007 minutes carried unani- mittee Chair Tim Colbert mously. PR24-008, Amendments to Title 5, Chapter 2, Article O Chickasaw Nation Code A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Dr. Goforth Parker to approve (Judgements) the July 15, 2007 minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Tim Colbert and seconded by Ms. Green to approve Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case,Tim Colbert, PR24-008. Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth 12 yes votes Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert The motion to approve the June 15, 2007 minutes carried unanimously. 13 yes votes AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS The motion to approve PR24-008 carried unanimously. There was no unfinished business. AGENDA ITEM #7 NEW BUSINESS (Comments from Citizens) Mr. Woerz arrived and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Humes commented on issues he had discussed with his attorney. AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Ms. Sue Simmons expressed a need for pay raises for the employees at WinStar, (A) LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Steve and a larger discount on gasoline. Woods Mr. Michael Watson commented on the Arkansas Riverbed property and its settle- Permanent Resolution Number 24-009, Amendments to Title 2, Chapter 6 ment and the Governmental Consolidated Budget. Section 2-611 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Travel Policy) AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT This resolution amends Section 2-611, Paragraph 2 of the Chickasaw Nation Code The Legislative Session adjourned at 9:41 a.m. regarding the travel policy for employees and elected officials so that it accurately Respectfully submitted, Linda Briggs, Secretary reflects the current policy. Paragraph 1 of Section 2-611 is the usual method of re- Chickasaw Tribal Legislature imbursement and remains in place. The amendment will read: 2. If such individual Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary chooses, he or she may submit receipts for the actual expenses involved. Chickasaw Tribal Legislature A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve PR24- 009. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Colbert, 2612 E. Arlington, Suite B Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel Governor P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 Lt. Governor Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977; Fax: (580) 332-3949 13 yes votes e-mail: [email protected] The motion to approve PR24-009 carried unanimously.
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