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

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Permit No.1 Permit Astronaut John Herrington, left, and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby,

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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. Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 Mr. Woods concluded his report. (B) FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Holly Easter- Tom Bolitho Jenna Williams ling Editor Compositor General Resolution Number 24-048, Approval of Consolidated Governmental Tony Choate Kerri McDonald Budget Fiscal Year 2008 Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Specialist The proposed Consolidated Governmental Budget for fiscal year 2008 was pre- Karissa Pickett Vicky Gold Dana Hudspeth sented in a public hearing on June 28, 2007, at Ada, Oklahoma, in accordance with Health Communications Officer Office Manager Media Relations Specialist Title 2, Chapter 2 of the Chickasaw Nation Code. This resolution approves said Consolidated Governmental Budget as presented in that public hearing. The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw registered voters, government and educational A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve GR24- offices and upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint permission is granted with credit to The 048. Chickasaw Times unless other copyrights are shown. Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ letters reflect the opinions Mrs. Alexander inquired why the amount of the budget changed from $1,068,000 of the writer and not necessarily those of the Chickasaw Times, its staff or the tribal administration to $1,680,000. of the Chickasaw Nation. A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Dr. Goforth Parker to amend All editorials and letters will become the property of the Chickasaw Times. Editorials must be the Tribal Budget amount back to $1,068,000. signed by the author and include the author’s address. Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month prior to publication. Submissions can be Mrs. Alexander noted the correct amount was $1,680,000. Ms. Briggs and Dr. mailed, faxed, hand-delivered or e-mailed. Goforth Parker withdrew their motion to amend. A roll call vote was taken on September 2007 Chickasaw Times 3 You will feel at home during Annual Meeting, Festival By BILL ANOATUBBY ing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on royalty for 2007-2008. Each of State campus. Governor Saturday afternoon. these contestants is a very spe- Throughout the afternoon Sat- Chickasaw Nation The week actually kicks off cial young Chickasaw. urday, Chickasaws and friends on Saturday, September 29 with All kids will enjoy the new in attendance will enjoy Chicka- Calling all Chickasaws! the Chickasaw Junior Olympics Kids’ Fun to Learn Tent, open saw Dance Troupe demonstra- It’s that special time of year at Tishomingo High School. The Tuesday, October 2 through tions and lots of activities at once again when all Chickasaws kids have fun competing in track Friday, October 5 at Penning- Pennington Park. Be sure to come together and celebrate our and field events, and everyone ton Park. Hundreds of school take in the Chickasaw White Annual Meeting and Festival. is a winner. children from throughout the House tour to Emet, Oklahoma. Remarkable as it may sound, Also on September 29, the area will visit the tent and learn The original Chickasaw White this year marks the Chickasaw always popular co-ed slow about Chickasaw artwork with House has been beautifully and Nation’s 47th Annual Meeting pitch softball tournament gets hands-on instruction. accurately restored and is a site and 19th Chickasaw Festival! under way and continues on Gov. Bill Anoatubby The special Chickasaw Cul- not to be missed. As tradition dictates, the An- through Sunday, September 30. excellent 18-hole course has tural Evening is Tuesday, Oc- If you are a regular attendee nual Meeting and Festival will Chickasaws love softball, so be been rated one of the nation’s tober 2 at Kullihoma, and the of the Annual Meeting and Fes- be centered in the historic capitol sure and enjoy the action. You’ll best new public courses by Golf Arts and Culture Awards will tival, you are sure to enjoy this city of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. be sure to see lots of people you magazine, and we know plenty be Thursday, October 4 at the year’s gathering with all its great There will be plenty of fun and know because, it seems, almost of Chickasaw golfers are anx- Murray State ballroom. traditions and new features. interesting activities and exhibits everyone either plays or attends! ious to break out their clubs. Saturday, October 6 is a big If you have not previously on the Chickasaw capitol build- The fast pitch tournament will One of my favorite annual day for all Chickasaws. Regis- attended – please join us! You ing grounds, including cultural be played this year on October events is the Chickasaw Princess tration begins at 8 a.m. at Mur- will not be disappointed, and tours, cultural demonstrations 6 and 7. All softball is played Pageant. This year’s pageant will ray State College. The Annual you will renew old friendships and the Youthful Celebration; at Murray State College and be conducted Monday, October Meeting program begins at 9 and strike up new ones. the unique and inspiring Chicka- the Johnston County Sports 1 at the Ada High School Cougar a.m., during which I will deliver The 47th Annual Meeting and saw artists’ exhibition; and the Complex. Activity Center. This wonder- the State of the Nation address. 19th Annual Chickasaw Festival Chickasaw Nation senior arts This year’s annual golf tour- ful event showcases the beauty, We will all enjoy the tradi- offers a great opportunity to ex- and crafts show and sale. nament will be played on Sep- talent and cultural knowledge tional parade through downtown plore your heritage. You are sure Also this year on the capi- tember 29 at the terrific new of many Chickasaw girls and Tishomingo, then share food and to come away with a renewed tol grounds, Chickasaws and Winstar Golf Course at WinStar young women, three of whom fellowship with the traditional appreciation for your tribe, and friends can enjoy a gospel sing- in Thackerville, Oklahoma. This will be crowned our Chickasaw Chickasaw Lunch on the Murray for your fellow Chickasaws. Tribe, community celebrate safety during National Night Out ADA, Okla. - Local emergen- sible without the cooperation of like face painting and games by the various agencies. His environment for our communi- cy responders were honored for ECU and the city of Ada. were available from many area mother, Mandy James, said she ty,” Chickasaw Nation Governor their hard work and dedication During the crime-fighting agencies, such as Chickasaw appreciated all the information Bill Anoatubby said. by the citizens of Ada during event, Keel called upon all uni- Nation Headstart and Garvin on available services and fam- NNO was introduced by the the 24th annual National Night formed personnel in attendance County 4-H, which had booths ily-focused programs offered at National Association of Town Out Against Crime. The annual to stand and be recognized for lining the sidewalk. the annual event. Watch (NATW) in 1984 as a crime and drug prevention event their hard work. Several Chicka- Six year-old Kervon James, Ginger Young, Chickasaw means of increasing participa- was celebrated Aug. 7 on the saw Nation Lighthorse Police, of Ada, said he liked “getting Nation Department of Family tion in neighbor watch groups. East Central University campus, search and rescue teams, and stuff” while he was having a bas- Advocacy, said the event pro- Since its inception, the nation- and co-sponsored by ECU and Ada Police and firefighters were ketball painted on his cheek at vided a fun, educational time wide program has grown to the Chickasaw Nation. in attendance. the Carl Albert Dental Services for all families. Young was reach 30 million people. Ada is About 550 people attended “These people risk their own booth. Kervon was referring to busy serving up cotton candy, one of more than 11,000 com- the event, making it one of the personal safety to make our the give-aways, such as pencils a change from last year’s snow munities around the nation and largest National Night Out cel- quality of life better,” Keel and stick-on tattoos offered cone booth. Canada, and military bases that ebrations in the state. said. “We are always here,” she took part in the 2007 edition of Jay Keel, Chickasaw Nation The remainder of the evening said. the event. Youth and Family administrator, focused on hot dogs, cotton The Chickasaw Nation’s Divi- Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, said the event would not be pos- candy, and popcorn. Activities sion of Administrative Services tribal media relations. made its first appearance at the event. Division employees took about 175 colorful photos of children wearing patriotic hats, and then gave the photos to the parents. “We enjoyed it and the kids all seemed to be having a great time,” division employee Pam Kanuch said. Martial arts demonstrations, a canine demonstration of a dog capturing a criminal, and singers Rhett Jackson Gray, six Mom Regina Harjo and baby also entertained the crowd. months, enjoys his first Na- Six-year-old Kervon James, Ada, waits patiently for Carl Albert Chanel, both of Ada, pose in “The Chickasaw Nation is tional Night Out. He is the Dental Clinic staff member Elaine Fennell to paint a basketball front of a large American flag proud to be a part of this positive son of Amber and Ed Gray, on his cheek. at the event. and fun event that creates a safer of Ada. 4 News from your Legislators September 2007 Tribe leads the country in nutrition sites, food quality number of Chickasaws who their tribal areas. Our programs its employees and, thus, the July. The Family Practice clinic helped me keep my seat on the are emphasizing good diet and quality of care in our Nation. It visits are considerably lower Tribal Legislature. Thank you exercise which allow many dia- will certainly be wonderful to this month because the report in- for your support and I pledge betics to move from receiving be able to expand the number cludes pharmacy visits. During is to continue to assist Chicka- shots to pills. of doctors and dentists in our July, the Family Practice Clinic saws everywhere in any way New members of our current new facility. pharmacy switched most of its possible. medical staff include Dr. Jasmine Administrator Bill Lance sub- prescription pickups to the new The Health Committee met on Gaddy (Internal Medicine), Dr. mits the following statistics: for pharmacy refill center. August 6 with Health Admin- Daniel Molina (Family Practice the month of July, 2007, there May you all enjoy the best istrator Bill Lance. Mr. Lance Clinic), Dr. Julie Dudley (Same were 253 hospitalizations at Carl of health possible and may God reported that the Chickasaw Na- Day Clinic) and Dr. Ryan Shaf- Albert Indian Health Facility. bless each of you readers and the tion would soon receive a visit fer (Ardmore Clinic). Welcome The number of outpatient visits Chickasaw Nation. from Nancy Joiner, Secretary of to all! at Carl Albert was 16,610. July I would love to hear from the U.S. Department of Agricul- The hospital is slowly but Emergency Room visits were you! Please contact me through ture. He also reported that our surely proceeding with plans for 1,129. June saw 251 surgeries my email address mary. Mary Jo Green nutrition sites are considered to new equipment and more doc- and the Same-day Clinic saw [email protected] or through Chickasaw Tribal Legislature be the best in the nation and we tors and nurses with the ability 2,575 patients. the address and telephone num- are one of the first programs to to serve more Native Americans The Family Practice Clinic in ber listed elsewhere in this and Hello and greetings from have a variety of fresh fruits and than ever before. Mr. Lance also Ada saw 2,823 patients in July. every issue of the Chickasaw Legislator Mary Jo Green, Seat vegetables available for our In- explained how our in-house The Ardmore Clinic saw 2,405 Times and on the Chickasaw 5, Pontotoc District and Com- dian people. Other Indian tribes training programs are affect- patients and the Tishomingo Nation web site. My articles mittee Chair of the Health Care look to our nutrition and well- ing our health care providers Clinic saw 2,086. The Durant are also located on the web site. Committee! The election is over ness programs as good examples in a positive way. The Health Clinic saw 2,211 patients and Until next month, thank you. and I am truly humbled by the when they design programs in System continually upgrades the Purcell Clinic saw 1,523 in New medical center will offer space, specialists carrying a “full load.”). If you The Wellness Centers are a Bands and entertainers from all our citizens in the Duncan area have children in school and they great success. Many citizens around the area participated. who have wished for, needed are not receiving the clothing take advantage of them. Our So great when events like that and waited quite a long time). grant ($200 through high school diabetics, people suffering from occur and the facility is put to We are assured the wait will not and then $400 for college level) arthritis and actually all of us such good use. be TOO much longer. Hope that call in to get the application for in close enough proximity to And speaking of new facili- is correct. it. It belongs to them!! them would benefit from using ties, we wait a little impatiently Festival draws near so every- The election campaign period them. for the opening of the Duncan body begin planning to join us finally ended. The Legislature The new community center Senior Center. The rain and more in Tishomingo. We hope to see shortened the time that ballots at Enos had a great all-day rain slowed down completion you there! are kept by the voters by about 2 fund-raiser there last Saturday. and we are all ready. (Especially Linda Briggs ½ weeks and when it started (the campaigning period) I thought that I wished we had not done Festival time is family time Linda Briggs that. By the time the campaign The Festival has changed a attended the Festival over the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature period was over I might have lot over the years. I remember years, you will remember the Hello Everybody, voted to shorten it more! (Not when the Legislature used to tent days where the State of the We blinked our eyes and the really – it’s just a period of a lot ride in the parade on a hay Nation address was delivered summer ended! Only the weather of work and bit of stress.) For wagon. I always thought that under the “big tent.” We have didn’t know and the 100-degree me it ended well and I am very it was a bit odd. Then there now moved indoors to Murray temperatures arrived in time to grateful to all who voted for was the year that we each rode State College with an actual see the children off to school. me and I will try hard to repre- on a convertible, though I was overflow tent. Technology has When I go out in the mornings sent all our people with much concerned about sliding off the changed every aspect of our I love seeing them all gathered thought and energy. front of the car. lives. We watch those in the up at the corners waiting for the We are a step closer to be- The Chickasaw Festival is an overflow tent, and they watch school bus. Some of the little ginning the new, much needed event that I look forward to every us. Our programs are enhanced ones are wearing backpacks that hospital. And it will be much year. It has really special memo- by technology, and our media appear about the same size as the more than just a hospital as a ries for me and my family. With department continues to outdo child wearing it. And there is an large number of specialist physi- the loss of my father in 2006, what was presented in previous undeniable air of excitement or cians will be housed there. We Dr. Judy Goforth Parker I have realized how important years. Chickasaw Tribal Legislature maybe anticipation around dur- have such a great need for this family is. My father went with Once again, I hope to see you ing this time of the year. Our facility. WE have SO outgrown It is Festival time again I am me to many Chickasaw events there. Festival time is a fun time programs for school children our present facility. The medical really hoping to see many of and I really miss that. This year for young and old alike. You will are constantly being expanded. staff we have really does a good you there. For me, going to the I hope Chickasaws from all enjoy it, and I hope that you hunt The clothing grant begins with job given the space and number Chickasaw Festival is like a big over will grace Tishomingo as for me. 3-year-old Head Start children of patients for whom they must family reunion. I see a lot of we make our way back to that See you in Tishomingo. now and goes on through col- care. The new hospital will be people that I know, meet many lovely historic city that houses Judy Goforth Parker, PhD, RN lege. (And no matter the age of located in a really beautiful area new people, and spend time just our historic capitol. Chickasaw Legislator, the college student if he/she is of rolling hills. enjoying the events of the day. For those of you who have Pontotoc District, Seat 2 September 2007 News from your Legislators 5 Important to submit for both CDIB, Chickasaw citizenship cards

you have family members trying be one of the most difficult parts two applications. the sooner a Chickasaw Citizen to obtain these cards, this is very to the whole procedure. Many The other card in questioning can be experiencing some Tribal important! It can be confusing States have gone to computer- is a Citizenship card. It is issued benefits. Such as, clothing grants and sometimes frustrating. Both generated forms and they do not by the Nation and allows Chick- for children, rewards for atten- the CDIB and Citizenship ap- always meet the criterion that is asaw Citizens to participate in dance, and dental care. plications can be found on the required. Before you send off for tribal programs. If the applicant I hope the information pro- Chickasaw Nation website and a certified state copy of a birth is under the age of 12, a picture vided will assist in trying to can be submitted at the same certificate you might want to is not required to be submitted get family members enrolled. time. A CDIB Card must be call the CDIB Department of the and said child is issued a Citi- If you have any questions call issued before a Tribal Citizen- Tribe and check on a particular zenship certificate in place of the CDIB/Citizenship Depart- ship card is State. the picture id Citizenship card. ment at (580) 436-7250 or (580) obtained. It is For ex- After the age of 12, a picture 283-3409. best to submit ample, is required for the Citizenship Beth Alexander both forms at Texas card. The entire process to ob- Panola District Legislator the same time, issued tain CDIB/Citizenship Cards P.O. Box 246, Achille, OK takes time, therefore, it is better 74720, (580) 283-3409 Beth Alexander and then the birth to start as soon as possible. The Email: Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Tribal offices cer- can continue tificates sooner the process is completed, [email protected] I hope you enjoyed last the process. don’t month’s stories about two of our The CDIB always Colbert hosting open house at Panola District Citizens. Since card is issued by the Federal have the necessary parent sig- then, I have heard from CSM J. Government (their offices for natures, therefore, parents must Tish Clinic first Wednesdays Powell. He too is related to some this program submit a Chickasaw Tribal Legisla- of the ancestors mentioned in the are located at signed/ ture chairman and Tishomingo article. It is a small world. I am the Tribe). A nota- District legislator Scott Col- still waiting to hear if you are as person must rized bert hosts an open office for avid in quilting as Mrs. Lenox! be able to trace affida- legislative business at the A reoccurring question over their blood lin- vit (this Tishomingo Clinic between the past few years, deals with eage back to form 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the first the CDIB card and Citizenship an ancestor can be Wednesday of every month. card. Recently, a citizen emailed who signed the down- Please make appointments to ask about the importance and Dawes Roll. loaded at (580) 622-3218. You may differences in the two cards. If These ancestors are referred from the Chickasaw Nation also call on the first Wednes- you are reading this, then you to as original enrollees. One website also), stating that they day of every month at (580) obviously have your CDIB of the most important papers are the parents of said child, 421-3425. (Certified Degree of Indian to submit is a state certified and each parent must have their D. Scott Colbert Feel free to contact Colbert Blood) card and most likely a birth certificate with parent signature on it. Then send this Chickasaw Tribal Legislature if you have any questions. Citizenship card. But, many of signatures on it. This seems to affidavit form in with the other As competition grows, tribe supports adult education most students across the country and a greater understanding of school age without receiving a benefit from greatly expanded now begin by the third week of important information. high school degree. The GED opportunities! August. In today’s world, a high school provides the basis people need Additionally, for the month of Around the country, school degree is tougher to earn, and it when competing for a better June, a total of 36 GED students days are longer and for many, is also considered the minimum career, entering the military or had completed their studies and the school years now has ad- a worker needs to earn a decent applying for a job in govern- were prepared for testing. That ditional days. The old format of living. ment. This is an extremely is fantastic! nine months of school followed And what of those students important program that makes Support of education is a tra- by three months of summer who, for whatever reason, did a world of difference to many dition at the Chickasaw Nation. vacation is changing. Educators not complete high school in the Chickasaws. We will continue to support our are telling us that our children traditional way? Most people During the month of June, students, pre-school through must have expanded instruction who fail to complete the require- seven Chickasaw adults received adults. We understand education if they are to compete in today’s ments for a high school degree their GEDs. That is tremendous! is the foundation on which per- Wanda Blackwood world market. are destined to work low-paying Only seven, you say? That sonal success and satisfaction Children graduating from high jobs that offer little hope and number represents seven very are built! Tippit Scott school today have completed little personal satisfaction. important lives which will now Chickasaw Tribal Legislature more mathematics, history, Eng- But at the Chickasaw Nation, With our summer of 2007 lish and science than ever. More we are working hard to help peo- Visit Carl Albert gift shop today! quickly fading into fall, we are concepts are now introduced in ple complete their high school Visit the Carl Albert Hospital Volunteers gift shop. All proceeds reminded that this is “Back To high school and, for the most requirements. Our adult learn- are used to purchase items for the hospital that will benefit em- School” time. part, the work is more demand- ing programs regularly tutors ployees and patients. Our Head Start, elementary, ing than ever. When students and assists adult Chickasaws as The jewelry and crafts are made by Native Americans. Flutes, secondary and college students graduate and receive their high they work to earn their General drums, Pendleton bags, blankets, beaded caps, Choctaw hymnals, are now virtually all back in school degrees today, they have Equivalency Degree (GED). CDs, and Bedre candy are a few of the items available. class. A few will not begin earned a diploma which repre- The GED is so important for Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. school until after Labor Day, but sents more intensity of learning people who have passed high 6 News from your Legislators September 2007 Historical Society to commission Haney sculpture of Tishomingo Human Resources Committee saw Nation. The Legislature who knew him, not just Chicka- seems to be full of requests for and a member of the Legisla- approved the 3 appointments saws. He died while on the Trail them to participate in many ac- tive and Tribal Historical and because the appointees are all at a very old age. Please look tivities across the U.S. Cultural Preservation Commit- experienced and very capable for upcoming announcements There is not enough room in tees. These assignments just and are dedicated to the welfare regarding fundraisers for this this short article to report all about cover all the services the of the Chickasaw Nation. project, and plan to participate. the activities concerning the Chickasaw Nation provides to I attend the monthly meetings The Cultural Resources Divi- planning of this year’s Chicka- our Indian people. of the Chickasaw Historical sion is busier these days than saw Festival. Please notice the The Human Resources Com- Society (CHS) as I am able I could have imagined! The agenda for the Festival as it is mittee presented 4 resolutions and I wish to inform you that Dance Troupe, excellent ambas- published and I hope to see you in August, all of which were the CHS board of directors is sadors that they are, just returned there and visit a while! approved by the Legislature. planning to commission Enoch from Gallup, N.M., where they If you have questions or com- One resolution approved the Kelly Haney to sculpt a statue participated in the 86th Annual ments, please email me through application of the Chickasaw of Chief Tishomingo for the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonies. dean.mcmanus@chickasaw. Nation for a grant to develop a new museum at Tishomingo It was reported that the Dance net or contact me through the system of inventory control. The City. The new museum will be Troupe participated in 2 parades address or telephone numbers Dean McManus grant will be for approximately named “Hayochi” which means as well as dance activities each listed elsewhere in this and Chickasaw Tribal Legislature $300,000 over a 3-year period. “to look for or search for.” The night. It was estimated that over every issue of the Chickasaw The other 3 resolutions were to board of directors chose Chief 3,000 or more attended each ses- Times. Happiness is people Dear Chickasaw Friends. confirm the gubernatorial ap- Tishomingo because he was the sion. In September, the Dance like you! Hello, how are you? I hope this pointments of Brian Campbell, last Chickasaw war chief and Troupe will travel to Spring Park God Bless finds you well. Tim Colbert and John Elliott to was revered and followed as the in Tuscumbia, Ala., to partici- Dean McManus, Pontotoc As your Legislator for the board of directors of RSE “wise one” or Hopaye during pate in the Oka Kapassa (return District Seat 4 Pontotoc District Seat 4, I serve Enterprises, Inc., a corporation our removal. Chief Tishomingo to cold water) Native American as the Committee Chair of the wholly owned by the Chicka- was held in high regard by all Festival. Their calendar always Thank you for your vote Thanks to all! Dear Chickasaw Citizens of the Panola District, Thanks first to God who Thank you for your vote of confidence in me. I am deeply has blessed me in my cam- honored and touched. I consider it a blessing to serve not paign for Seat 5, Chickasaw only the citizens of the Panola District but also those of you Legislature. To my many throughout the Chickasaw Nation. As of yet, I have not been friends and family, those able to visit with each of you individually but hope to rectify who made calls and those that with your help! Please call, write or email. I am always who donated time and sup- eager to learn more about Chickasaw Citizens. The Panola port, my sincere thanks and District is unique and we have the opportunity to keep in gratitude. close touch due to our size. I look forward to meeting more May we always work to- Panola District Citizens and being available to assist you gether to provide services with your needs. to our wonderful Chickasaw “The People’s Voice” family. Beth Alexander, Panola District Legislature Mary Jo Green Chickasaw Legislator, Seat Beth Alexander Mary Jo Green #5 Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

It is a privilege to serve Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch Expanding Services Serving the Chickasaw The Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch is now offering court advocate services to people is the most important Chickasaw citizens and Native Americans residing in the northern portion of the tribe’s job I have ever taken on. I service area. have had the honor of serving you for several terms, and Each Wednesday, a court advocate will be available to meet clients at the Purcell I very much appreciate the Regional Office. confidence you have shown The court advocate will: in me by returning me to our • Assist citizens with preparation of papers for Court filing. tribal legislature. • Provide direction on service of the papers. Thank you for allowing me • Provide information of presenting evidence to state your case before the the privilege of once again Court. serving as your tribal repre- • Assist citizens with preparation of orders or final decrees to finalize the mat- sentative! ter. Linda Briggs Linda Briggs Pickens District To schedule an appointment with a court advocate, please call the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw Tribal Legislature District Court at (580) 235-0279 or 1-800-479-1459. September 2007 News from your Legislators 7 July 2007 Resolutions General Resolution Number Anoatubby, Governor Marietta Public Works Author- Thence North perpendicular to Pipeline Right-Of-Way 24-049 Presented By: Judy Goforth ity, referred to as Freeman Ease- the South Line of said Section, Easement in Garvin County Oil and Gas Lease in Haskell Parker, Committee Chair Land ment, to the Chickasaw Nation, 140 feet to a Water Valve and Explanation: This resolution County Development Committee more particularly described as: the POINT OF BEGINNING, accepts the release of right-of- Tribal Tract No. 753 Yes votes: Beth Alexander, a 15’ utility easement de- Thence S77°04’W 121 feet, way and approves the Explanation: This resolution Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim scribed as 7 1/2’ either side of a Thence S79°16’W 180 feet, replacement pipeline right-of- authorizes and approves the Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary line further described as follows: Thence S82°51’W 29 feet to way, described as follows: proposed Oil and Gas Lease Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean commencing at the NE corner and ending on a N-S Fence from Release of Right-of-Way: in favor of Samson Resources McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, of the NW/4 SW/4 Section 18, which the Southwest Corner of Located in the NE/4, Section Company. Samson Resources Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Township 7 South, Range 2 said Section bears South perpen- 9, Township 1 North, Range Company, Two West Second Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott East; thence S 0° W a distance dicular to the South line of said 1 East, Indian Base Merid- Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, Colbert of 2564.95 ft to the point of Section, 76 feet and West along ian, Garvin County, Oklahoma, has submitted an acceptable bid General Resolution Number beginning; thence N 79° 37’ the South Line of said Section, more particularly described as: of $301.00 per acre for a total 24-050 18” East a distance of 331.12 1218 feet. All that portion of the NE/4 of bonus of $4,515.00, of which Utility Easement in Love ft. Said description is adjacent Property Location: Love Section 9, Township 1 North, the Chickasaw Nation shall County and North of the North right-of- County, Oklahoma Range 1 East of Indian Base receive $1,128.75, on property Explanation: This resolu- way of state highway 32, Love Use: Utility Easement to Mar- Meridian, lying East of I-35, belonging to the Chickasaw and tion approves the Utility Ease- County, Oklahoma. ietta Public Works Authority Less and Except a tract of land Choctaw Nations described as ment granted to Marietta Pub- Grant of Easement from the Requested by: Bill described as beginning at the NE undivided 1/2 mineral interest lic Works Authority from the Chickasaw Nation to Marietta Anoatubby, Governor corner of said Section 9; thence in and to the N/2 NE/4 NE/4 Chickasaw Nation and release of Public Works Authority, more Presented by: West 320 feet; thence South 340 and the SW/4 NE/4 NE/4 of an incorrect easement granted to particularly described as: Judy Goforth-Parker, Commit- feet; thence East 320 feet; thence Section 24, Township 7 North, Marietta Public Works Authority A strip of land in a part of tee Chair Land Development North 340 feet to the point of Range 20 East, Haskell County, by the former owner, Betty A. the SW/4 of Section 18, Town- Committee beginning, said tract containing Oklahoma, containing 30.00 Freeman, in September 2002. ship 7 South, Range 2 East, Judy Goforth Parker, Com- 69.66 acres more or less. acres, more or less, for a primary The legal description on the of the INDIAN MERIDIAN, mittee Chair Land Development Replacement Right-of- term of three (3) years with a Freeman Easement is incorrect Love County, Oklahoma, with Committee Way: $3.00 per acre annual rental for and the pipeline lies in a differ- said strip of land being 20 feet Yes votes: Beth Alexander, 50 feet in width, being 25 a total of $45.00, of which the ent location than described. The wide (10 feet on each side of a Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim feet each side of the following Chickasaw Nation will receive Release of Easement and Grant centerline) with said centerline Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary described centerline: A tract of $11.25 per annum, and a royalty of Easement are described as being 330 feet in length and be- Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean land lying in the NE/4 of Section rate of 18.75%. follows: ing more particularly described McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, 9, Township 1 North, Range 1 Requested By: Bill Release of Easement from as follows: Wanda Blackwood Scott, David East of the Indian Meridian, COMMENCING at the South- Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott Garvin County, Oklahoma, and west Corner of said Section 18, Colbert being described as follows: Thence East along the South General Resolution Number Committee Reports Line of said Section, 1541 feet, 24-051 See Resolutions, page 38 Education Committee Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean August 6, 2007 McManus, David Woerz, Scott Present: Wanda Blackwood Colbert Scott, Beth Alexander, Katie Absent: Donna Hartman 2006-2007 Tribal Legislature Case, Holly Easterling, Mary Land Development Commit- Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and Jo Green, David Woerz, Scott tee phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator Colbert August 6, 2007 in your area. Finance Committee Present: Beth Alexander, Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District August 6, 2007 Mary Jo Green, David Woerz, Seat # Seat # Seat # Present: Linda Briggs, Holly 1. Holly Easterling 1. David Woerz 1. D. Scott Colbert Scott Colbert 105 Thompson Drive P.O. Box 669 P.O. Box 773 Easterling, Dean McManus, Absent: Judy Goforth Parker, Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73402 Sulphur, OK 73086 Scott Colbert Steve Woods (580) 399-4002 (580) 504-0160 (580) 622-3960 Absent: Judy Goforth Parker Legislative Committee [email protected] August 13, 2007 August 6, 2007 2. Donna Hartman 2. Tim Colbert Present: Holly Easterling, Present: Beth Alexander, Lin- 2. Judy Parker HC 66, Box 122 P.O. Box 773 Dean McManus, Judy Goforth da Briggs, Katie Case, Holly P.O. Box 2628 Overbrook, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 Parker, Steve Woods Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Ada, OK 74820 (580) 226-4385 (580) 993-2818 (580) 332-3840 Absent: Linda Briggs, Scott Dean McManus, Wanda Black- 3. Linda Briggs 3. Steven Woods Colbert wood Scott, David Woerz, Scott 3. Katie Case 400 NW 4th Route 1, Box 430A Health Committee Colbert 14368 County Road 3597 Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 August 6, 2007 Absent: Tim Colbert, Donna Ada, OK 74820 (580) 276-3493 (580) 622-3523 Present: Mary Jo Green, Beth Hartman, Judy Goforth Parker, (580) 421-9390 Alexander, Dean McManus, Steve Woods 4. Wanda Blackwood Scott Panola District Wanda Blackwood Scott, Scott Tribal Historic & Cultural 4. Dean McManus Route 1, Box 42 Seat # 5980 CR 3430 Elmore City, OK 73433 1. Beth Alexander Colbert Preservation Committee Ada, OK 74820 (580) 788-4730 Box 246 Absent: Tim Colbert, Donna Present: Linda Briggs, Katie (580) 759-3407 [email protected] Achille, OK 74720 Hartman Case, Dean McManus, Wanda (580) 283-3409 Human Resources Commit- Blackwood Scott, Scott Col- 5. Mary Jo Green tee bert 2000 E. 14th Place August 6, 2007 Absent: Tim Colbert, Donna Ada, OK 74820 Present: Katie Case, Holly Hartman (580) 332-2394 8 Chickasaw Times September 2007 ‘Never Give Up!’ offers lively, insightful narrative The Chickasaw Press is Chickasaw Nation,” said Gover- Oklahoma and the petroleum pleased to announce the release nor Bill Anoatubby. “She made industry, including “You Know of “Never Give Up!: The Life of a lasting impact on everyone We Belong to the Land: The Pearl Carter Scott.” This biog- she met and her life story is sure Centennial History of Oklaho- raphy by Dr. Paul Lambert tells to have a profoundly positive ma” with Bob L. Blackburn. the remarkable riches-to-rags- impact for many generations to Dr. Blackburn, executive di- to-riches story of Chickasaw come.” rector of the Oklahoma Histori- aviatrix Pearl Carter Scott. Dr. Lambert holds degrees cal Society, had high praise for The book, which is slated for from Murray State College, the biography. release at the Annual Festival in East Central Oklahoma State “Dr. Paul Lambert, a leader October, is $19.95 plus shipping University and Oklahoma State in Oklahoma’s historical com- and handling. It will be available University. He served the Okla- munity for the past 30 years, through the Chickasaw Outpost homa Heritage Association for has captured both the story and in Ada. 32 years as executive direc- the spirit of a unique Chickasaw “Pearl was truly a legend in tor, president and historian in leader, Pearl Carter Scott,” said the history of Oklahoma, the residence. He is the author of Blackburn. “For historians, this world of aviation and in the 13 books related the history of book will shed light on how Indian people adjusted to the new world of statehood. For KADA offers Rep. Cole show casual readers, the lively narra- Ada tribally - owned radio Roger Harris was informed tive will pull them from cover station KADA-FM and AM about the program from Cole’s to cover.” has begun airing a specially Washington office with informa- The Chickasaw Press, directed produced radio show from the tion stating that it was just for by Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, office of U.S. Congressman television. is in its first year of produc- Tom Cole. “After hearing the show, I tion. The program airs Sundays realized the program would be Dr. Lambert will be signing for one-half hour beginning at great for radio since it didn’t re- books at the Arts and Cul- 10:30 a.m. on both 99.3FM and ally rely on any visuals,” Harris ture Awards Thursday, October 1230AM, and features informa- said. “It’s just great information 4 at Murray State ballroom, tion about current issues being concerning local, state and na- Tishomingo, beginning at 6 dealt with in Washington, com- tional issues.” p.m. munity issues, and activities of The show is produced weekly the Congressman’s office. except when Congress is in KADA general manager recess. ‘Tishomingo’ set in late 1890s Chickasaw capitol Author Mary Ruth Hughes pies and smoking grapevines,” Greater Southwest Historical has successfully published her said Hughes. Museum 3-5 p.m. first fictional novel, which draws Hughes said she had the idea October 12 Oklahoma upon her families’ south central for the book for many years and City, Bricktown Brew Ha Ha Oklahoma Indian heritage. she finally decided to put pen to Coffee House, 4 p.m.- 8:30 Hughes, who resides in Cali- paper and the novel was born. p.m. fornia, will be on hand at the Hughes, who was born in Du- October 13 Guthrie Winans Chickasaw Annual Meeting rant and raised in Tishomingo, Fine Chocolates and Coffee, 10 and Festival to sign copies of can trace her Chickasaw heri- a.m. to 3 p.m. her book, “Tishomingo.” She tage to the family of Judge Ben October 15 Newton, Kan- will be on the capitol grounds Kemp. sas, Pages Bookstore, Signing: in Tishomingo, on Saturday, In 1978, several Chickasaw 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Readings: 2:30 October 6. citizens’ graves were found p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ”Tishomingo” is set against unmarked in the Tishomingo Hughes has been busy the last the backdrop of Indian Terri- Cemetery, including Judge Ben few months with book signings tory in the late 1890s. It centers Kemp’s grave. Hughes donated in her home state of California. on the people of the Chickasaw the granite headstone to mark “‘Tishomingo’ is beginning Nation, their way of life, politics his grave. to become a recognized word in and assimilation before Okla- She also made and donated southern California,” she said. homa statehood. the stained glass windows that Updates on signings and The fictional story introduces have now been installed in the Tishomingo book reviews can a mixed-blood Chickasaw girl, newly-renovated Chickasaw be found at the website: www. and tells how her life is forever White House at Emet, Okla. TishomingoBook.com. The changed with the arrival of a Following her signing in book can also be purchased white man to Tishomingo, In- Tishomingo, Hughes will host at the Chickasaw Outpost, lo- dian Territory. “‘Tishomingo’ is book signings at the following cated in Ada, and the Chickasaw a unique story because it takes locations: October 9 Madill Council House and Johnston place during a period of Native Library, Madill, Okla., from 4 County Historical Society, both American history that is all too p.m. - 6:30 p.m. located in Tishomingo. often overlooked. It will bring October 11 Ardmore C a f é Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, back memories of eating fried Alley, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., and The tribal media relations. September 2007 Chickasaw Times 9 ‘Chickasaw Lives’ analyzes key events in Chickasaw history chronologically arranged in four hard to turn up new sources of --how the movement to revi- sections, and most of the articles information.” talize tribal government began in are accompanied by photographs Green said he hoped readers the 1950s after it was essentially or artwork by the late Tom Phil- would learn much that they dormant throughout the first half lips and Chickasaw artist and never knew or had forgotten. of the century. cultural historian Joshua Hinson. Articles include how the Chicka- The book also contains a Hinson also did the striking saws in 1541 routed the conquis- forward by Gov. Anoatubby, cover illustration. tadors of Hernando de Soto and endnotes, a bibliography and an Although not a comprehensive the French forces of Governor index. This issue of “Chickasaw history of the tribe, it is the first Bienville in 1736 at the Battle Lives” is the first of two vol- book that includes content rang- of Ackia. umes. Volume Two also will be ing from prehistory through the Other articles cover: published by Chickasaw Press. It 20th century. All of the articles --the tribe’s removal overland will contain Green’s Chickasaw were originally researched by and in boats from the homeland profiles and oral histories that Green, who tried whenever pos- to the Choctaw Nation; ran previously in tribal publica- sible to include a point of view --why and how the Chicka- tions. The Chickasaw Press is The book, which is slated for from tribal members. saws built a new granite capitol The Chickasaw Press, directed pleased to announce the re- release at the Annual Festival in As Governor Bill Anoatubby building in Tishomingo at a time by Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, lease of “Chickasaw Lives: October, is $19.95 plus shipping wrote about the volume, “Rich- when tribal government was be- is in its first year of production. Explorations in Tribal History.” and handling. It will be available ard’s articles are based on solid ing extinguished from 1898 to Richard Green will be sign- “Chickasaw Lives” is a collec- through the Chickasaw Outpost research and plausible specula- Oklahoma statehood in 1907; ing books at the Arts and Cul- tion of articles about Chickasaw in Ada. tion to bridge sometimes large --how the tribal governor and ture Awards Thursday, October history that appeared in tribal All 29 of the articles were gaps in our understanding. He attorneys saved the tribe $15 4 at Murray State ballroom, publications from 1994 through written by Richard Green, tribal has given fresh perspective to million to $20 million in assets Tishomingo, beginning at 6 2004. historian since 1994. They are old records and he has worked in 1902; p.m. Tribal business net income showing growth over previous year FINANCIAL REPORT diture for education includes tribal program operations the this amount, $11.5 million is in operations, excluding federal The tribal government cap- education scholarship as well as net income was $78 million the BIA Trust funds. This total program funding, had assets tion includes the tribe’s gen- the tribe’s division of education. year-to-date. The net income does not include any federal totaling $739 million with eral fund and the tribe’s BIA Health expenditures include se- includes all revenue, including program funds. $154 million in payables re- trust funds. The Chickasaw nior citizens sites, eye glasses, amounts reserved for business The businesses had $137 sulting in net assets of $584 Businesses include all of the hearing aids, prescription drugs, growth and expansion. million in cash and investments million compared to $539 businesses and operations of wellness center, community Statement of Net Assets which is reserved for accounts million at the end of the 2nd the Chickasaw Enterprises. health clinics, catastrophic med- At July 31, 2007, the tribal payable and business opera- quarter of fiscal year 2007 or Not included in the financial ical assistance and other similar government funds had $77 mil- tions. an increase of $45 million statements are federally or programs not covered by federal lion in cash and investments. Of As of July 31, 2007, tribe over the second quarter of the state funded programs and/or programs or grants. fiscal year. grants and the financial state- The businesses’ expenditures ments of Bank 2 and Chicka- are classified as to expenses as- saw Industries, Inc. sociated with gaming operation The growing needs of the of the tribe and the other busi- businesses are taken into ac- nesses of the tribe. count when determining the Executive Summary of the Fi- transfers from the businesses nancial Statements of the period to the general fund. It is vital ending July 31, 2007 to the long range mission of Tribal Government the Chickasaw Nation that the Revenues and transfers from businesses continue to grow the businesses for operations and diversify. and fixed assets totaled $72.9 Revenues of the tribal op- million year-to-date. Expendi- eration, other than the transfer tures for the month were $6.5 from businesses, include mo- million and $42.4 year-to-date. tor fuel settlement funds and There has been a total, begin- investment income. Chicka- ning in fiscal year 2004, of $84.5 saw Businesses revenues in- million transferred from the clude gaming revenues net businesses that were reserved of prizes, sales revenue at for capital projects. convenience, travel plazas Chickasaw Businesses and tobacco stores, rent and Revenue net of gaming prizes investment income. for July totaled $60 million and Tribal expenditures are $548 million year-to-date. Net classified by function. Gen- income before the transfers to eral government includes the the Tribal Government was maintenance and operations $21 million for the month and of tribal property, Chickasaw $185 million year-to-date. After Times and governor’s and lt. transfers to the Tribal Govern- governor’s offices. Expen- ment for capital projects and 10 Chickasaw Times September 2007 Making a difference in a child’s life Chickasaw Nation leading the country in child support services program as the foundation of its success. “He is a champion for child support programs in Indian country.” Association president Tracy Rattlingourd presented awards in the following categories: Lucille Dawson Award for Professional Excellence was presented to Tiffany Hooper, manager for the Chickasaw Nation Child Support Enforce- ment Services. This award is bestowed upon an individual child support program worker for going “above and beyond” to Director of Chickasaw Nation Child Support Services, promote and enhance tribal child Members of the Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard led Cassandra McGilbray, and Chickasaw Nation Division support enforcement efforts. a contingent of people to retire the flags at the Na- of Youth and Family Administrator Jay Keel accept the Partnership Award for Pro- tional Tribal Child Support Association Conference. Partnership Award for Professional Excellence award at fessional Excellence The conference was sponsored by the Chickasaw the conference. The Chickasaw Nation Child Nation. The Chickasaw Nation re- shops were offered during the Support Services was honored cently hosted the seventh annual five-day conference, such as with this award for its partner- port Services Specialist. This children through child support National Tribal Child Support “Indian Child Welfare: An Op- ship with the association to award recognizes the efforts of programs. The NTCSA is a Association Training Confer- portunity to Build Positive Re- promote tribal child support an individual who is making an non-profit organization that ence at the Cox Convention lationships,” and “Alternatives enforcement programs nation- exceptional effort in child sup- partners with tribal, state and Center in Oklahoma City. The to Incarceration.” wide. port enforcement. federal professions to enhance conference began July 22 and Workshops about the funda- Jay Keel accepted the award. Outstanding Tribe Award the lives of Indian children, ended July 26. mentals of case processing and Judges’ Award for Profes- went to Port Gamble Sklallam strengthen families and protect The conference theme was roundtable discussions were of- sional Excellence was awarded Tribe for its outstanding leader- tribal sovereignty through com- “Strengthening Families and fered to tribal support programs to Kickapoo Judge Charles ship and exemplary efforts in munication, training and public Enhancing the Lives of Native in the start up phase. Tripp for his efforts in support- assisting all tribes to ensure the awareness. American Children.” Many of these workshops and ing tribal child support enforce- needs of children are met. “The Chickasaw Nation is discussions were led by Chicka- ment. The NTCSA was established honored to provide a forum for saw Nation staff members, who President’s Award was pre- in 2001. Its purpose is to provide the members of the tribal child provided insight and advice to sented to Stacey Koski, Ke- a national resource for tribal ef- Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, support organization to learn and assist these new programs and to weenaw Bay Tribal Child Sup- forts to serve Native American tribal media relations. share ideas. The service these better equip them to address the professionals provide is critical challenges they may face. in the lives of so many young “Conference attendees ex- Tribal Communications Division recognized children,” said Chickasaw Na- pressed their appreciation for • “United We Thrive” bro- tion Gov. Bill Anoatubby. the various topics that were pre- chure in the category of Overall More than 200 members of sented. Participants were quick Design. the association came from all to credit the presenters with a • The 2006 Progress Report in around the United States to par- ‘job well done’ and expressed the Government category. take in several workshops and appreciation for sharing their • 2007 Chickasaw Nation cal- hear keynote speakers, including knowledge,” said Gwen Post- endar in the Calendar category. Margot Bean, commissioner of oak, Chickasaw Nation Child The Chickasaw Nation Divi- the federal office of Child Sup- Support Services outreach coor- sion of Communications is com- port Enforcement. dinator, who was on the confer- prised of several departments, Bean praised conference at- ence planning committee. including multimedia, digital tendees by acknowledging the The annual awards dinner design and development, media important work they are doing. was one of the highlights of the relations, special events, and the The Commissioner also paid conference, and the Chickasaw Chickasaw Times. tribute to Gov. Anoatubby and Nation provided entertainment. Staff members from each de- the Chickasaw Nation for its in- The Chickasaw Princesses partment were involved in the novative Child Support Services opened the dinner with an inter- projects. program. pretation of the Lord’s Prayer, The division received three Representative Lisa Billy, and the evening concluded with The Chickasaw Nation Divi- professionals 13 years ago, the etched crystal awards for the who is also a former Chickasaw a demonstration by the Chicka- sion of Communications recent- Communicator Awards conducts accomplishments. legislator, delivered an inspiring saw Dance Troupe. ly received several prestigious annual competitions in audio, Entries are submitted from all talk during the conference about Jay Keel, Chickasaw Nation awards. video, and print media. 50 states and numerous foreign the difference one person can Division of Youth and Fam- The Division received three The Awards of Distinction countries. Entries are judged make in a child’s life. ily Services administrator, wel- Awards of Distinction during are presented for projects that against a high standard of excel- “Her speech was very pow- comed the group. the 13th Annual Communicator exceed industry standards in lence rather than against each erful, it was wonderful,” said “The Chickasaw Nation is Awards program. The awards quality and excellence. other. Nancy Mathison, a NTCSA honored to host this confer- are for print projects produced The Division received Awards member from Seattle. ence,” said Keel, who credited in 2006. of Distinction for the following Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, A variety of helpful work- Gov. Anoatubby’s support of the Founded by communication projects: tribal media relations. September 2007 Chickasaw Times 11 Social workers, officers encouraged to understand importance of their jobs Dealing with poverty positively can help heal Indian families ADA, Okla. – Social work- around services we offer,” said sole reason some cultures need ture which is prone to positive provides. ers and police officers, like Angela Conner, director of the to be transformed. change and development.” Ginger Young, supervisor many other professionals, can Department of Family Advo- “If you don’t understand it, Focus first on material needs, of Tribe’s Chepota Himmita get caught up in the day-to-day cacy. you can’t transform it,” he he said, then social needs and (Young Child) program, summed sameness of their work. “If you live in the Chickasaw said. then spiritual needs. up the department’s mission by During a recent Chickasaw- Nation and have a family (who Poverty strips its victims of “My plan is to cause you to saying; “Our role is to protect sponsored conference, they were needs help) and don’t know who their true identity and can be think a little bit about what you the well-being and safety of encouraged to look at the “big to call, call Family Advocacy,” more than just the absence of do,” Keel said. “We get caught children.” picture” presented in the cases said Conner. up in the day-to- The conference ended with a they work each day. During the “Our role is to protect the well-being and day procedures presentation by the Chickasaw The Chickasaw Nation De- two-day event, and forget the Nation Lighthorse Police De- partment of Family Advocacy participants safety of children.” Ginger Young, super- importance of partment entitled “Combating recently hosted a workshop were educated visor of Chepota Himmita “Young Child” the job.” Drugs through Law Enforce- focusing on “Prevention, Pro- on the pro- The group of ment Cooperation.” tection and Preservation of Na- cess of culture program. professionals Eight LPD officers explained tive American Families.” The transformation. “things,” Keel said. was also educated on the signs their efforts to thwart drug use conference was July 19-20 at “A culture can be changed “Poverty is non-discrimina- of child abuse by pediatrician and drug trafficking in the 13- the Pontotoc Technology Center if the community commits to tory,” he said. “It can be mate- Dr. Deborah Lowen. county area of the Chickasaw in Ada. certain values; negative values rial, educational, relational, and Child abuse cases deemed Nation. More than 100 employees of will transform a culture mark- spiritual.” heinous and shocking were “We want to stop (drug sales) the Chickasaw Nation, along edly,” Jay Keel, tribal Division The key to overcoming pov- presented by a licensed social before it gets into the hands of with area law enforcement offi- of Youth and Family Services erty, Keel reminded the profes- worker and a pediatrician from other users,” said officer Steve cers and social workers attended administrator, said. sionals, was to conceive, plan Children’s Hospital. Cash, LPD narcotics investiga- the event. Keel used the 1960s-era social and implement a long-term A presentation by Depart- tor. “We hosted the workshop movements as an example of vision of change. ment of Family Advocacy staff to explain the department of culture transformation. Keel issued this challenge to members enlightened the group Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, Family Advocacy, and the wrap- Poverty, Keel said, is often the the group: “To establish a cul- on the services each division tribal media relations. Frequently asked questions: Youth Services clothing grant Applications for the 2007- schooled? the citizenship office at (580) with the child’s name written on the last 6 digits of the missing 2008 Youth Services clothing Children who are home 436-2603. each receipt, to the Department card. The clothing grant office grant program are now available schooled must note that on the I have applied for citizenship, of Youth Services. has the ability to deactivate the through the Chickasaw Nation application and the parent must but haven’t received it yet. Can Do I have to use the clothing card making it unavailable for Department of Youth Services. sign the portion documenting I go ahead and apply for the grant all at once? use, but only if the lost card is re- Funds will not be distributed school enrollment. Children clothing grant for my child? You may use the funds placed ported. Funds used from the card until after October 1, 2007. under age five who do not attend You may submit an applica- on the card at your convenience. prior to it being reported lost or Applications can be accessed school may have the parent sign tion for the clothing grant for However, please be aware that stolen cannot be refunded. If on-line at www.chickasaw. the application or the day-care your child, but it will not be there is an inactivity fee charged applying for another clothing net/ysclothinggrant or picked or pre-school program the child considered complete until a to the card every 90 days. If you grant and you do not have the up in person at the Department attends can complete the portion copy of the child’s Chickasaw choose to wait to use the card we card previously issued, please of Youth Services located at 231 of the application documenting citizenship is received by our recommend that you routinely note that information on the ap- Seabrook Road in Ada, Okla., or school enrollment. office. Once you receive the make small purchases, such as plication and include the last 6 at any of the Chickasaw Nation My child received a clothing citizenship card/certificate in the socks or undergarments, so that digits of the missing card. area offices. Applications can grant last year. Does he/she mail, you must forward a copy you are able to put all of the I dropped off my child’s ap- be mailed upon request by call- automatically get another grant to the address noted on the ap- funds to good use. plication at his school. How will ing (580) 272-5585 or emailing this school year? plication. The citizenship office Do I have to apply for the I know if you received it? clothinggrantprogram@chic An application must be com- does not automatically forward a clothing grant right now? We do not routinely receive kasaw.net. pleted each year in order to copy of the card/certificate to the Applications for the Youth applications from schools. It is receive the clothing grant. The department of youth services. Services clothing grant will your responsibility to obtain a FAQs Visa card you were previously How and where do I use the be accepted for the 2007-2008 signature documenting school issued will not automatically Visa card? academic year until March 1, enrollment from your child’s How do I get a clothing grant be replenished. Please complete You may use the clothing 2008. Applications can only school and submit the applica- for my child? the application for the 2007- grant at any store that accepts be accepted from September 3, tion to us. Please do not assume If your child is between the 2008 academic year and return a Visa card. It may also be used 2007 to March 1, 2008. that your child’s school knows ages of three and 18 and attend- it to the address noted. You will on-line where a Visa card is ac- My child received a card last to forward any completed ap- ing school, you may complete be sent a letter informing you cepted. The transaction must be year, but we lost it. How do we plications to our office. an application for the Youth of when new funds have been entered as a credit purchase. It get another card? Any additional questions can Services clothing grant and added to the Visa card. will not be approved as a debit We recommend that upon re- be answered by contacting the return it to the address noted My child does not have a purchase. You may only pur- ceiving your Visa card you make Department of Youth Services on the application along with a Chickasaw citizenship card but chase clothing items for your a copy of the front and back at 231 Seabrook Road in Ada. copy of the child’s Chickasaw has a CDIB card. Can I send it child. Purchases of accessories of the card. If at any time you Office hours are Monday-Fri- citizenship card. The application with the application? or specialty sports items (cleats, lose the Visa card you should day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The will be reviewed for approval Each child must have enrolled uniforms, gloves, helmets, etc.) contact the clothing grant office office can also be reached by and a Visa card and instructions as a Chickasaw citizen to be are not allowable. All other pur- immediately by calling (580) phone at (580) 272-5585 or by on using the card will be sent to eligible for the clothing grant. chases of non-clothing items are 272-5585. If necessary to leave e-mail at clothinggrantprogra you by certified mail. If you are in need of assistance also not allowed. Once you have a voicemail, you should include [email protected]. What if my child does not obtaining a citizenship card expended the funds on the Visa the following information: the yet attend school or is home- for your child, please contact card, please return your receipts, child’s name, date of birth, and 12 Chickasaw Times September 2007 Council House exhibit recognized by Museum Association An exhibit at the Chickasaw space travels of Pearl Carter Nation. Council House Museum in Scott and John Herrington. The Oklahoma Museums As- Tishomingo was recently select- It was created as part of a grant sociation recently announced ed as a winner of an Oklahoma project funded by the Oklahoma the winners of its 2007 Annual Museum Award. Department of Transportation Awards Program. The awards Hina lawa linoatok: We Have Chickasaw Choctaw-Corridor recognize outstanding achieve- Walked Many Roads was select- project. ment by museums and individu- ed as a winner in the interpretive The exhibit contains a num- als throughout the state during exhibit category. ber of phrases in English with the past year. The exhibit displays travels of Chickasaw translations which Award categories include Chickasaw people in six periods were created with the help exhibitions, promotional piece, of time from the leaning pole of Chickasaw speakers from publication, web site, newslet- migration legend to the air and various parts of the Chickasaw ters, conservation projects and education programs. Award recipients will be hon- ored at a luncheon on September 28 at the Elk City Civic Center in Elk City, Okla. The luncheon is part of the Oklahoma Muse- ums Association’s annual state- wide conference. Tickets for the awards lun- cheon are $25 and can be pur- chased online at https://pay- ments.auctionpay.com/ver3/ ?id=W035896 or by calling the OMA office at (405) 424-7757. The reservation deadline is Sep- tember 12. With more than 430 members, the Oklahoma Museums As- The Council House Museum exhibit “Hina lawa linoatok: We Have Walked Many Roads” recently won an sociation supports Oklahoma award from the Oklahoma Museum Association. museums in their efforts to educate, inform and entertain. OMA is headquartered in Okla- homa City. Many documents returned to tribe missing since statehood Contributed by Tony Choate, Chickasaw research materials donated tribal media relations. Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma’s western history col- “That was out after about 15 lection had been taken from the Chickasaw minutes, because there were so Chickasaw Nation at the time of many of them, you couldn’t sin- statehood. Nation Rep in gle out any of them,” he said. Gov. Johnston served as 22nd, Chickasha “This is much more to me 24th and 26th governor of the than an exercise in academic Chickasaw Nation. He was rigor,” said Dr. Lovegrove, who elected to the office in 1898, A Chickasaw Nation rep- plans to write a series of books 1900 and 1904. resentative will be in Chick- on Chickasaw governors. “It’s He was the first Chickasaw asha, Okla., September 17 about becoming part of your governor to be appointed by the to answer questions about family, and you becoming part president of the United States in tribal programs. of our family. 1906. He served as the Governor For more information, or “I hope this can endure as a of the Chickasaw Nation until to apply for tribal elderly Dr. Michael Lovegrove presents research materials lifelong commitment.” his death in 1939. energy assistance, tribal to Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. Dr. Dr. Lovegrove decided to emergency utility assistance, Lovegrove accumulated the materials while work- donate his research materials energy assistance, commu- nity health representatives, ing on his dissertation about Chickasaw Governor after he learned that many of the Contributed by Tony Choate, documents in the University of tribal media relations. or other programs, visit Douglas Johnston. Bettie Black at Oklahoma Count of Voters by District Workforce, 301 S. 2nd Street Dr. Michael Lovegrove, a lished soon by the Chickasaw from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. history professor at Rose State Press under the title “A Nation Tishomingo 4,479 Panola 1,429 A tribal representative will College, Midwest City, Okla., in Transition: Douglas Henry Pickens 6,282 Pontotoc 9,390 be available for questions recently donated all the research Johnston and the Chickasaws, Total 21,580 at Oklahoma Workforce materials he accumulated during 1898-1939.” the third Monday of each research for his doctoral disser- Initially, Dr. Lovegrove had month. tation on Chickasaw Governor planned to write about who For more information, call Douglas H. Johnston. might be called the greatest (405) 527-6667. The dissertation is to be pub- governor in the history of the September 2007 Chickasaw Times 13 Chickasaw weaver in touch with heritage when at the loom Wheeler discovered the art “Fibers were a big part of my went off.” She says it takes her on average of weaving when she was 33 house, growing up. My mother The dress, she said, was not one to two weeks to complete a and working on her Master’s was a master knitter and we intended to be Indian inspired. project, depending on the detail degree at Pittsburg (Kan.) State sewed and embroidered all types From that dress sprang the of the piece. She weaves with a University. of items, including bed sheets. idea to create Native American technique she developed. A painter for many years, she I was surrounded by fibers, but costumes, which is one of her Mrs. Wheeler has had work was introduced to the art form never weaving.” greatest passions. on display at the Eite Jorge by her instructor, internation- Today, Mrs. Wheeler weaves In the years following, she Museum in Indianapolis and the ally-known jewelry artist Mar- cloth that she tailors, including has created a series of mythi- Herd Museum in Phoenix. She jorie K. Schick. contemporary Native American cal characters based on Hopi has also had a Fellowship at the “When I sat down (at the clothing, and sells it under her Indian ritual, and created an Smithsonian. loom) I knew this was what I own label, Mahota Handwo- intricate piece to honor her late Margaret Roach Wheeler Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, was going to do, Wheeler said. vens. Mahota is the name of her father, Diamond Roach, whose tribal media relations. She works to debunk the “I was hooked…I exchanged great-great-great grandmother, was a superintendent of Indian misconception that all Native my paints for threads.” who was Chickasaw. schools. American Art is from the south- In fact, Wheeler liked weaving She began her weaving career She also made three butterfly west. so much, she quit teaching high by creating several pieces for the costumes in tribute to three other Joplin, Missouri-area artist school. She has since traveled wall, but in 1980, she decided to loves of her life: her late mother, Margaret Roach Wheeler is very throughout the United States “take my weaving off the wall daughter and sister, featuring proud of her Chickasaw heri- and Canada to exhibit and sell and put it on the body.” capes that open to reveal the tage. She specializes in weaving her work. She also lectures on The turning point came when colorful hues of each person’s because it gives her a creative the art of weaving. she made a dress for an art show traits. outlet and also allows her the Weaving, she said, is a natural opening. Mrs. Wheeler, a grandmoth- opportunity to educate people all extension of her heritage. “When I finished and put er of three, works from the around the United States about “My grandmother, who was a it on, it was like a buck skin Joplin home she shares with the Chickasaws and other Native Chickasaw, was always embroi- dress, it was all subconsciously her husband Glen. The couple American tribes and cultures. dering,” Mrs. Wheeler said. done,” she said. “Light bulbs has been married 47 years. Unique Southeastern art show, market set for Festival You are invited to feast your chance for art lovers to meet 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October ley Lunsford, Joshua Hinson, Buddy Parchcorn, Lorie Robins, eyes on remarkable artworks their favorite artists and to invest 6, during the art market. The Georgie Frazier, Mariah Adair, Lucy Wiley, Susie “TeKati” by Southeastern and Woodland in their latest works.” youth component will award Steven Cass, Colline Neeley Johnston, Natasha Wagner, tribal artists from across the na- Artistic works intake and ten $100 juror awards of excel- Brummett, Jon Tiger, Michael Pauline Brown, Dana Tiger and tion during the 2007 Southeast- judging for the competition will lence. Cornelius, Roberta Wallace, Traci Davis. ern Art Show and Market (SEA- be conducted in the ballroom Past artists include Jerry Wyas Goforth Parker, Linda For more information, contact SAM), hosted by the Chickasaw on the campus of Murray State Haney, Karen Chatham, Paul Hughes, Mary Howard, Carole the Chickasaw Nation Division Nation. Attendees will also have College from 7:45 to 11:30 a.m. Moore, Patta Lt, Bill McCul- Ayers, Paul Harjo, Mary Beth of Arts & Humanities at (580) the opportunity to purchase on Thursday, October 4. Judging ley, Joanna Underwood, Kel- Nelson, Fran Rice, Jerico Rasha, 272-5520. premier Southeastern art from will begin at 12 p.m. renowned artists. Top adult competition winners Operating, ownership loans offered The competitive exhibit be- will be announced Thursday gins Thursday, October 4 and evening during the Chickasaw SDA loans available to Indian farmers, ranchers concludes Saturday, October 6 Nation Arts and Culture Awards ADA, Okla. - The USDA both farm operating and farm as a dwelling or barn, promote as a part of the 47th Chickasaw Ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. Farm Service Agency (FSA) ownership loans. soil and water conservation and Nation Annual Meeting and in the Paul J. Park Student Cen- offers specially-targeted farm Guaranteed loans also may development, and pay closing Festival in Tishomingo, Okla- ter Ballroom on the campus of loans known as Socially Dis- be made for farm ownership or costs. homa. This special celebration Murray State College. Entries advantaged Applicant (SDA) operating purposes, and may be Farm operating loan funds of fellowship, culture, history, will be displayed at a recep- Loans. These loan programs made by any lending institution may be used to purchase live- dance and art brings visitors tion immediately following the are designed to help farmers subject to federal or state super- stock, poultry, farm equipment, from throughout the region. ceremony. Artists who earn top purchase and operate family vision (banks, savings and loans, fertilizer, and other materials The outdoor market offers honors in the two-dimensional farms. credit unions, and units of the necessary to operate a success- Southeastern and Woodland art- and three-dimensional, cultural, With these loan programs, Farm Credit System including ful farm. Operating Loan funds ists the opportunity to showcase jewelry, textiles, miniatures and FSA hopes to help reverse the the Bank for Cooperatives) and can also be used for family liv- and market their works on the best in show will each receive a declining number of farmers guaranteed by FSA. ing expenses, refinancing debts beautifully restored grounds of specially designed commemora- and ranchers across the United Repayment terms for direct under certain conditions, paying the historic Chickasaw capi- tive gold medal. Artists winning States. operating loans depend on the salaries for hired farm laborers, tol. Organizers are especially first place in each category will For purposes of this program, collateral securing the loan and installing or improving water excited this year to be able to receive a special commemo- socially disadvantaged groups usually run from 1 to 7 years systems for home, livestock, or offer a youth component to the rative bronze medal saluting are women, African Americans, and repayment terms for direct irrigation use, and other similar competition. individual accomplishment. American Indians and Alaskan ownership loans can be as long improvements. “We’re so excited to showcase Ribbons will be awarded to sec- Natives, Hispanics, and Asians as 40 years. Applications for all FSA direct works by established adult art- ond and third place winners. All and Pacific Islanders. Farm ownership loan funds loan programs are made through ists and our young up-and-com- winners will receive monetary In fiscal year 2006, FSA ob- may be used to purchase or en- FSA’s Pontotoc County office. ing artists in the youth division,” awards. ligated more than $330 million large a farm or ranch, purchase Call (580)332-3070 ext. 2 for said Lona Barrick, Division of Winners of the youth compo- in SDA loans across the nation. easements or rights of way eligibility, application and re- Arts and Humanities adminis- nent will be announced at the art Direct loans are made to ap- needed in the farm’s operation, lated program details. trator. “This is an outstanding market tent behind the capitol at plicants by FSA and include build or improve buildings such 14 News of our People September 2007

Paul Allen Willis, Sr., celebrated his 90th birthday April 14, 2007 in Tustin, Calif. Helping him celebrate were approximately 40 friends and family members including his brother, Sam Hampton, sister, Carla Hamp- ton Macartney, grandchildren from Idaho, Utah, and San Diego, a niece from the Orange County area and children from San Diego. Two granddaughters and a grandson were unable to attend. Mr. Willis is the eldest son of Henry and Mattie Hardwick Willis (Chickasaw) and was born April 14, 1917. He joined the U.S. Navy at a young age and made a 20-year career of it. As a chief warrant officer, he was Admiral Nimitz’s secretary and in charge of his flag office when Pearl Harbor was bombed Dec. 7, 1941. Paul and Ardelle Dykstra Willis had four children, Paul, Jr., Pamela, Preston and Priscilla. They have 10 grandchildren, Paul Aaron, James, Susanne, Andrea, Shana, Nicolette, Shane, Nikki, Shaun and Seanna; six great-grandchildren, Aaron, Elliott, Kent, Audrey, Gwyneth and Elijah, Logan Elianna and Kiera Rose. Mr. Willis resides in San Diego with his eldest son, Paul, Jr. Two very important hobbies of his are reading and horses.

Front row from left, Andrea and Paul Willis, Sr. Second row from left, Pamela, Paul, and Priscilla (three of his four children), Barbara and Carla. Third row from left, Rick, Aaron, Sam and James. Back row from left, Rick, Mark, Susanne, and Paul Aaron. Births

Chief Warrant Officer Paul Willis, Sr., USN, being decorated by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Brinleigh Edwards Matthew Martin, Jr., cel- Kimberlea Shanae (Owens) ebrated his third birthday with Edwards and Brian Michael Tristan Rieves a cookout at the park with his Edwards announce the birth of Morgan Rieves announces sister Kelsey, 6. their first daughter, Brinleigh the arrival of her baby brother, Matthew is Cheyenne-Arap- Reese Edwards. Brinleigh was Tristan Aaron Rieves. Tristan aho and Chickasaw. He is the born June 18, 2007 at Mercy was born March 27, 2007 at great-grandson of the late Tom- Hospital, Oklahoma City, at Norman (OK) Regional Hospi- my and Lizzie Frazier. 12:46 p.m. and weighed 8 lbs., 1 Seth, Shae and Sara tal. He weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz. We love you, oz., and measured 20 inches. Bittle Proud parents are Tracy and Mom, Dad, Grandma Bet- She has an older brother, Zachary Rieves, Norman. ty Martin, Lisa, Kayla, Kyle, Bryce Michael Edwards, 3. Seth and Sara Bittle are ex- He is the grandson of William Kristie, Bobby, Granny Jewell She is the great-great-grand- cited to welcome their newborn and Ramona (Valdene) Willis, Shawnee, Papa Steve Pratt and daughter of Virgil Owens and sister, Shae Raylyn Bittle. Norman. Great-grandparents are family and Grandpa Mike. the great-great-great-grand- Shae was born July 2, 2007. daughter of Bina (Underwood) She weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz., and Wanda Alexander, Ada, Okla., Owens, both original enrollees. measured 18.9 inches. the late Jim Alexander, Eugene Her maternal grandparents She is the daughter of Chris Willis, Pittsburg, Okla., and the are Deborah (Debby) Owens, and Nicole Bittle. late Gloria Willis. Moore, Okla., and the late Wil- She is the granddaughter of Matthew Martin, Jr. lard Eugene Teel. Her maternal Claude and Sherry Miller, Gene great-grandparents are Eugene Bittle and Roger and Ree Jeana Ada Senior (Boots) Owens, Oklahoma City Reeves, all of Ada, Okla. Citizens Gift Shop and the late Norma Joan Ow- She is the great-granddaughter ens. of Claude and JoAnn Miller, 1005 Chamber Loop, Ada, OK Her paternal grandparents Ada, Jerry and Louise Rankin, (580) 436-1007 are Chris and Vickie Edwards, Davis, Okla., Beulah Bratcher, SW jewelry, dream catchers, caps and lots of Chickasaw Oklahoma City. Her paternal Ada, Ruby Bittle, Ada, and the items. Shop the Ada Senior Citizens Gift Shop for all your great-grandparents are Melba late Theodore Bittle. Great- gift giving items! and Don Wilson of Missouri and grandparents are William the late William Edwards. Rankin, Hennipen, Okla. September 2007 News of our People 15 Tartsah, Collins exchange wedding vows in June ceremony Exchanging wedding vows The bride was given in mar- both nephews of the bride, were June 30, 2007, at Union Hill riage by her father, Buddy Tart- ring bearers. Candence Collins, Baptist Church, Ada, Okla., sah. cousin of the bridegroom, was were Rachael Kay Tartsah and Matron of honor was Melissa flower girl. Derek Lee Collins, both of Ada. A. Morgan, sister of the bride, Tammi Collins, cousin of the Officiating the 2 p.m. ceremony Roff, Okla. Maid of honor bridegroom, served as wedding was the Rev. Ken Huneycutt. was Kristi Jones, Ada. Brides- coordinator. Parents of the bride are Bill maid was Cheryl Ward, Moore, Tara and Taylor MacCollister, and Vicky Gold, Ada, and Bud- Okla. cousins of the bride, Ada, served dy Tartsah, Ada. Grandparents Best man was Chad Collins, as guest registers. Christian and are the late Gladys Allen Green- brother of the bridegroom, Ada. Trenton Ellis, cousins of the wood, the late Lewis Sweet, the Groomsmen were Danny Col- bride, were candle lighters. late Howard and Lorena Baker lins, cousin of the bridegroom, Assisting at a reception at and the late Elvira and Alfred and Jake Collins, brother of the Union Hill Baptist Church were Tartsah. bridegroom, both of Ada. Shonda Raiburn, Tara and Tay- The bridegroom is the son of Ushers were Marcus Tartsah, lor MacCollister, Sherri Ellis, Eddie and Tammy Collins, Ada. brother of the bride, Ada, and Christian and Trenton Ellis, all Grandparents are Laverne Col- Scott Morgan, brother-in-law of cousins of the bride, all of Ada. lins, Ada, and the late Herman the bride, Roff. The couple is at home in Ol- Collins; and Kenneth and Royce Garrett Morgan, Roff, and ive, Okla., after a wedding trip Battles, Antlers, Okla. Ben Gold, Coalgate, Okla., to Durant, Okla. Huffman, Renfro wed in Austin Haddock, Cristy McClain, sister of the groom, and Tina Romero served as bridesmaids. Serving as the best man was the groom’s brother, Benjamin Renfro; groomsmen were Tren- ton Cox, Chad Farris, Nicholas Freeman, Ronnie Johnson, Brett Mr. and Mrs. Derek Collins Lucas, brother of the bride, Brandon Parnell, Eric Perucca, Yarex Thomas and Chad Ward. Lighthorse Chief appointed to CLEET The niece of the groom, Oklahoma Governor Brad Alejandra Etay-Enah Ren- Henry recently appointed Chick- fro, was the flower girl. asaw Lighthorse Chief of Police Kaleb Anthony-Don Renfro, Jason O’Neal to the Oklahoma nephew of the groom, was the Council on Law Enforcement Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Renfro bearer of the satin ring pillow. and Training (CLEET). The bride is the daughter of El- Laura Kay Pulliam Huffman the wedding and was hosted by This is a newly created posi- lis and Diane Huffman, of Aus- and Aaron Brandon Renfro Gary and Janice Renfro, groom’s tion on the council. tin, and granddaughter of June and were united in marriage on parents, at the Nutty Brown Cafe Huffman, Fort Worth, Texas. Saturday, July 14, 2007 at half in Dripping Springs, Texas. Laura Renfro is a graduate of past six in the evening at Creek- Escorted by her father and Austin High School and the side Pavilion in the Austin Hill given in marriage by her parents, University of Texas where she Country, Austin, Texas. Colonel the bride wore an ivory silk A- received a bachelor of science Kim Huffman, the bride’s uncle, line gown with Chapel train, degree in Communication. Lau- officiated the double-ring cer- accentuated all over with hand- ra is currently the marketing ac- emony. Vocal solo was provided beaded pearls and corded lace. count manager with Hospitality LPD Chief Jason O’Neal by Mike Rouse, friend of the Members of wedding party Financial Technology Profes- groom. included, Laura Badillo and sionals in Austin. Following the ceremony, the Amber Moore serving as Maids Customer Service Survey Winner! The groom is the son of Gary couple was honored with a re- of Honor; Lindsay Burson, Congratulations to Susan net and click on the link like the Ranch, Texas, and grandson of rehearsal dinner on the eve of Damers, Timberli Eddie, Tracie winning the drawing of $100. picture below and complete the Lorene Renfro, Duncan, Okla. Thank you to all who completed survey. Good Luck! Aaron Renfro is a graduate of our Customer Service Survey Citizens At Large Help Number Midland (TX) High School. through the internet and re- He is the building supervisor member we will be having our with Centex Homes in Austin. next drawing soon. Hope to For information on services or help with ques- The couple enjoyed a honey- hear from each and every one tions, call toll-free moon trip to the Sandals Resort of you. 1-866-466-1481. in the Bahamas and reside in To enter go to www.chickasaw. Austin. 16 News of our People September 2007 Renee Reirdon Sweedon Dr. Keith Ray West Renee Reirdon Sweeden is a 2007 Honorable Chicka- saw graduate of East Central University, Ada, Okla. She Dr. Keith Ray West recently is married to David Sweeden. She has three children, graduated from Texas Tech Uni- Stephen Palmer and Maegan Honsinger, both of Konawa, versity with a Ph.D degree in Okla., and Denver Palmer, Ada. She is the daughter of Fine Arts (Theatre). His areas of Vicki Rabalais, Konawa, and Chickasaw citizen Dorsey concentration are play writing and Jack Reirdon, Kerrville, Texas. She is the great-grand- arts administration. daughter of original enrollee Claudie Ella Lewis Reirdon The Fine Arts doctorate pro- and the great-great-granddaughter of original enrollee gram at Texas Tech combines Judge Isaac Overton Lewis. studies in art, music, theatre, and She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work aestetic philosophy. Dr. West is and is currently enrolled in graduate school at the Univer- currently an assistant professor sity of Oklahoma pursuing her master’s degree in social of Communication & Theatre at work with a concentration in gerontology. Sul Ross State University in Al- She is very appreciative of all the encouragement and pine, Texas, where he has served support given to her by the Chickasaw Nation and the on the faculty since 1990. In education staff and thanks them very much! 1994, he was recognized with that institution’s Outstanding Teaching Award. Dr. West’s dissertation is titled “Theatre of the Mind, Live on Stage: Radio Theatre Production for Theatre Practitioners.” The work was Robin Kehaulani created to train stage theatre personnel interested in producing radio theatre plays. Lewis Dr. West is the founder and director of the Sul Ross Radio Theatre Project. One of his original radio plays, “Echoes of Radioland,” was Robin Kehaulani Lewis is a 2007 graduate of Monte performed by the Texas Tech Radio Theatre Players in 2001, also Vista Christian School, Watsonville, Calif. She is the founded by Dr. West. daughter of Loren and Killy Lewis. She is the grand- In addition to directing, designing, and writing radio theatre, he daughter of Lucy Donios, Joyce A. Lewis and Cubby has provided the voices of various characters in radio and television E. Lewis. projects throughout the United States. Robin attended Monte Vista Christian School since Dr. West is the great - grandson of Carrie Marie Brown Bowman, the sixth grade. She was a member of the varsity swim an original enrollee. team for four years. “I am very proud of my Chickasaw roots.” Dr. West said. “Through She plans to attend community college. my career, I hope to be an active contributor to our tradition of pride We are very proud of her success. and accomplishment exhibited by so many Chickasaw through the years.” Tyler Gurry Dance Troupe in New Mexico Tyler Gurry is a 2007 graduate of Stonewall High School, Stonewall, Okla. He is the son of Pauline and Howard Sliger. He is the grandson of Paul Loftin and Phyllis Benton. Tyler was an active member in Citizens for Tomorrow, baseball for three years and the youth group at Union Valley Baptist Church. He enjoys playing the guitar.

Carrie Hedinger

Carrie Hedinger is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She received her master’s of science degree in social work with a clinical concentration. She graduated in 2003 from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. She was a Child Welfare Education Collaboration Eddie Postoak, director of the tribal Cultural Re- Scholar and a Dean’s Ambassador. She is a member of sources Department, Roman Kilcrease, Dance Troupe the Holitoplici Honors Program and is currently work- coordinator, along with 11 Dance Troupe members ing for Travis County Child Protective Services in the preformed in the 86th Ceremonial Inter-tribal Gath- Conservatorship Unit, which works to reunite families ering in Gallup, N.M. Pictured from left are, Monette once children are removed from the home. “Lynie” Richardson, Tamara Shackleford, Lee Frazier, Ms. Hedinger and her family wish to thank the Jason Carpenter, Jamie Lewis, Eddie Postoak, Roman Chickasaw Nation for its commitment to education Kilcrease, Vincent Baptiste, Erica Daniels, Deanna and all the support they provided to help her reach her Taylor, Joanna Maccollister, and Wisey Narcomey. dreams. September 2007 News of our People 17 Students back in class for the first day of Head Start

Amy, Evan and Brandon Prince.

Jada and Jennifer Standridge. Head Start students, from left, Jaki Rollins, Cole cubby holes and spots at the holes and headed straight to the Although it was tough for a Higdon, Dillon Palmer, Rhylind Straub and Madison tables. toys. The new students took a few students, it was not long Crispin. “I look forward to seeing my few extra moments to become until smiles were everywhere August 20 marked the first day As drop off time arrived, the returning students and meeting comfortable, but once settled, as they became acquainted with of school for Chickasaw Nation building quickly filled with cam- the new ones,” said teacher Bert parents said their goodbyes. their new classmates. Head Start. Teachers were smil- era flashes and lively voices say- Lynch as parents and students ing big as they anticipated the ing “smile” as parents captured continued to arrive. Chickasaw photographer opens arrival of the students. the memory of the big day. For those returning students “I am always excited for the Before 8 a.m. the classrooms it was routine once again as ‘Constant Pressure’ show in Dallas first day of school,” said teacher were packed with students meet- they slipped off the backpacks, Brenda Stephens. ing the teacher, finding their tucked them away into the cubby Chickasaw to run Marine Corps Marathon as a St. Jude Hero home in Ada, Okla., on October 19 for pre-deployment training in Fort Bliss, Texas and Ms. Barnes will now be running the race alone in October. Ms. Barnes has raised more than $1,000 and has plans for more fundraisers in the months of September and October, but she is still far from her $7,500 goal. All donations are tax de- Candice Chase at the H.Paxton Moore Gallery, Dal- ductible and go directly toward las. Photo contributed by Christopher Wasson. the operating costs of St. Jude. For the past seven years, it is our minds, bodies and Donations may be mailed to nd photographer Candice Chase spirits that work in harmony to Jennifer Barnes, 915 W. 22 has been working on a series of overcome the pressures we face Street, Ada, OK 74820 or online images featuring the struggles in life. Jennifer Barnes at the St. Jude Heroes Pre-Race through her fundraising website. and intensity of young boxers at The exhibit ran through Au- Pasta Party. To access the website, go to a gym in Dallas, Texas. gust 11. On October 28 this year, Last year, she ran a half-mara- http://www.stjudeheroes.org, “Constant Pressure,” 30 pho- Ms. Chase grew up in the Park Chickasaw citizen Jennifer thon in Memphis, Tenn., as a St. click on “Sponsor a Hero,” enter tographs, the culmination of Cities area and began shooting Barnes will lace up her running Jude hero, and raised more than Jennifer Barnes into the box her effort, were unveiled at pictures with a Brownie camera shoes and hit the streets of Wash- $3,280. Jason Kerns, her boy- under “Search for Individual/ the H.Paxton Moore Fine Art at the age of seven. She hade ington, D.C., in an effort to run friend at the time, was running Team,” then click on the second Gallery at El Centro College in been a professional photogra- 26.2 miles in one of America’s the race with her and surprised entry, next to the Marine Corps downtown Dallas on July 20. pher for the past 20 years. favorite races: the United States her with a proposal at the start- Marathon. This will take you to The exhibit opened to a standing She and husband, Mark Marine Corps Marathon. ing line. The couple is to be wed Ms. Barnes’ secure fundraising room only crowd. Thomas, reside in Dallas. Ms. Running a marathon is a grand in early October and were reg- webpage. Once you are there, Ms. Chase’s exhibit captures Chase is the daughter of Dustin feat, in and of itself, but Ms. istered to run the Marine Corps simply click “Make a Gift” un- the determination and pressures Chase, granddaughter of Walter Barnes seeks to do more than Marathon together on their hon- der the thermometer. the young fighters feel as they J. Chase, great-granddaughter of finish the race. She is also rais- eymoon. However, Kerns, a ser- Ms. Barnes is a Chickasaw train and step into the ring. As original enrollees Abel D. Chase ing money for St. Jude Chil- viceman in the National Guard, Nation Division of Justice staff Ms. Chase stated, regardless of and Willie Malissa Johnson, and dren’s Research Hospital. is now scheduled to leave their attorney. our backgrounds and cultures, niece of Sandra Chase Wasson. 18 News of our People September 2007 Opening of English museum, gallery features Chickasaw, Native dancers ‘Indians’ win t-ball title celebrate the unveiling of a ex- I am happy to answer. I love to hibition on Grey Owl, Archibald tell them my family stories and Belaney, who was originally to tell them about the different from Hastings. peoples and how things are back Grey Owl was an English- in Oklahoma and what happens man who traveled to America at pow wows and stomp dances. and told people he was a Native I tell them that even though we American. He was discredited are different tribes, we are like after his death but is now being a big family, we love each other, remembered for his conserva- and we still have normal family tion efforts. problems but we know that we Christofferson helped open need to stick together.” the museum, then she and the After the show, Christof- Christy Christoffersen small group blessed the stage, ferson remarked “I forgot for Chickasaw Christy Christof- and performed traditional In- a minute I was even in regalia fersen, great-granddaughter of tertribal dancing. She gave a and it puzzled me why all these original enrollee William Na- speech in which she told what people wanted to take my pic- than Ragland, recently helped life was like as a Chickasaw ture. Everyone was so warm and open Hastings Museum and Oklahoma. friendly though and so curious Art Gallery, in Sussex, England “Since I came to England I about our culture. I only hope when museum doors were re- have discovered that the English that I can serve as a worthy am- opened following an extensive people are very interested in bassador.” Front row from left, Bryce Holland, Jarrius Smith, refurbishment. The ceremony Native American culture,” she If there are other Chickasaws TaDyn Walker, Isiah Little, Camren Estep. Top row was July 28. said in her speech. “They are living in the UK and wish to get from left, Chad Milne, Justice Osborne-Whitworth, Native American dancers, very respectful about it and they in touch with Christy, her email including Christoffersen, per- are eager to learn. I am asked address is cchristo@blueyonder. Chace Imotichey, Elijah Gibson, Randis Gray. Back formed at the ceremony to many different questions which co.uk. row from left, coach Shane Holland and coach Gary Walker.

The Major t-ball team “The determination, they came out Indians” won the Homer (OK) Tournament Champions. Major T-Ball Mid-Season Tour- The boys, ages 5 – 7, worked Underwood-Owens reunion nament this summer. hard and sacrificed many eve- The team lost one game and nings for practice. had to come through the los- Many thanks go out to all the ers’ bracket in order to take the parents and fans for their sup- title. The boys endured back-to- port. The entire team consists of back games in the hot, hot sun. Chickasaw tribal members. However, with teamwork and

Silent auction at Enos

Bill Frazier and Johnny “Buck” Owens present the colors at the Under- wood-Owens family reunion. The Underwood-Owens “Buck” Owens (family mem- briel Underwood, attended Family Reunion was Au- ber), members of the Chickasaw the reunion this year. The gust 18, 2007 in Ada at the Honor Guard, brought in the Underwood-Owens Reunion Chickasaw Community Cen- colors before The Reunion. is always held the third Sat- Guests look over silent auction items at the Chicka- ter Gym. Approximately 100 family urday in August. saw Community Center in Enos. The silent auction Bill Frazier and Johnny members, descendants of Ga- was part of a fund raising event August 18 which included music, and an Indian taco sale. September 2007 News of our People 19

Girls’ hoop team does well Barracudas complete season with 55-7 record in Oklahoma tournaments

Front row, Savannah Burwell, left, and Rachel Franks. Back row from left, Annica Billey, Dakota Ingram, Kendall George, Britney Skipworth, Savannah Spain and Jaylen Team members include, front row from left, Cal Howard, Kyler Reed, Cayman Watkins, Gover. Not pictured: Melinda Schico. Ethan Jackson and Cody Mills. Middle row from left, Dakota Jesse, Tanner Wood, Will Cotner, Cale Francis and Jayson Ellis. Back row from left, coaches Chris Watkins, J. An 8th-grade girls basketball ment competition throughout D. Jackson, Larry Jesse, Scott Mills and Charles Francis. team from southern Oklahoma the summer. All the girls, except This summer, several young Francis, ended the stellar season to-back 13-6 and 12-7 victories won the Mid-American Youth one, are Native American. Chickasaw baseballers raked up with an amazing 55-7 record. over Heavener. Basketball Association-spon- Annica Billey, Dakota In- the hardware, including 10 tour- The sluggers went undefeated Team members included Cal sored 2007 Edmond Basketball gram, Savannah Burwell, and nament titles and an Oklahoma through the first-ever 8-and-un- Howard, Kyler Reed, Cayman Bananza in Edmond, Okla., July Melinda Schico are members of State 8-and-under Tournament der state tournament with four Watkins, Ethan “E-Rod” Jack- 22. The team also placed third in the Chickasaw Nation. Championship. Region 6 wins and a 9-4 win son, Cody Mills, Dakota Jesse, the 10-team MAYB tournament Coach Frank is to be com- The Byng (OK) Barracudas, over Dale and a 12-2 win over Tanner Wood, Will Cotner, in Del City, Okla., on July 15. mended for providing the oppor- coached by Chris Watkins and Vian in the quarter-and semi- Cale “Rita” Francis and Jayson Denise Franks of Holdenville, tunity for these young athletes to assisted by J.D. Jackson, Larry final games. The team closed Ellis. Okla., is the coach and has done hone their skills in preparation Jesse, Scott Mills and Charles out the tournament with back- an excellent job of improving for the upcoming school basket- the skill level of all her players ball season. through practice and tourna- Chickasaw student following aviation path He spends time working with Navy Sea Cadet Corps Camp his mother at Church On The Robinson in Little Rock, Ark. Street (COTS), a ministry of Shon is the son of James and Evangel Temple Assembly of Charlene Dempsey, of Fort God Church of Fort Smith. The Smith. He is the grandson of ministry helps feed the home- Robert and Alycia Dempsey, less and underemployed. Shon of Purcell, Okla., and the late Chickasaw Stompdance. is also president of his Sunday Charles Banks and Helen Banks, School class. of Nevada, Iowa. By Judy L. Thomas Shon has a major interest in His siblings are Branum and Crickets chirp and whippoorwills call, aviation and aircraft. He has Brittany Dempsey, of Strat- studied airplanes, their mechan- ford, Okla., Sarah Ramirez, of And on the warm wind blows, ics and structure, and he would Kremmling, Colo., and Chief Full moon watching, bats in endless flight Petty Officer Seth Voyce, USN, Shon Dempsey like to become a Navy pilot. He is a member of the Civil and his wife Petty Officer First And on the river flows. A Chickasaw student is doing Air Patrol of Fort Smith. He has Class Kitty Voyce, of Bremer- Minco calls another song, well in academics and sports, also begun attending the U.S. ton, Wash. Nature whispers in the trees, and has future plans to become a naval aviator. Heartbeats catch rhythms drum Shon Landyn Dempsey was Chickasaw first at jiu jitsu tourney Like smoke upon the breeze. selected and eighth-grade “stu- Congratulations Kevin Lewis, Hear them calling in your soul dent of the month” during the Chickasaw Native. The ancient’s melodic prayer, 2007 school year at Chafin Ju- He won first place at the Star nior High School, Fort Smith, Jiujitsu Championship, blue belt Feel the beat within the body Arkansas. He was a member 180-189 lb. weight class. He re- At home as a beast’s lair. of the football team, where he ceived a new Gi for placing first. Come all brave and strong played both offense and defense, He trains at Caveman Gym in and the track team where he ran Old and young to chance, Davis, Okla. He has been train- the 440-yard dash and partici- ing jiujitsu for two years. Celebrate in your soul pated in pole vault. Way to go Kevin!! The sacred Chickasaw Stompdance. He has been nominated a men- tor during his ninth-grade year. Kevin Lewis 20 News of our People September 2007 Young Chickasaw golfers ‘getting in the swing’ of the sport The Chickasaw Nation Junior Aug. 6 during the PGA of Amer- watching nationally-renowned Golf Program was recently hon- ica’s Community Relations trick shot artist Dennis Walters. ored by Professional Golfers’ Youth Clinic and “Play Golf Walters, who is paralyzed from Association (PGA) of Amer- America Day” at LaFortune the waist down as the result of a ica for implementation of the Park Golf Course in Tulsa. car crash 32 years ago, stunned “Growth of the Game” grant. PGA of America President the crowd with his ability to “This award confirms our Brian Whitcomb presented the hit the ball with many different belief that our partnership with award to Chickasaw Nation clubs. the PGA is really making a dif- Youth Specialist Chris Alford His demonstration was inter- ference in the lives of young and Toni Pace, Chickasaw Na- laced with the positive message people,” said Chickasaw Nation tion Boys and Girls Club pro- of never giving up on dreams Governor Bill Anoatubby. “We gram director. and goals, and he stressed the look forward to continuing this “The grant provides and aug- importance of golf-related skills partnership for years to come ments the current programs our such as patience and persever- as we teach the many great life tribe offers,” said Pace. “The ance. lessons golf has to offer.” support The PGA of America The PGA of America has has shown will go a long way in The Chickasaw youth group been affiliated with the tribe for impacting the lives of children also received expert instruction the past seven years, provid- in Ada.” from two of the 38 South Central ing equipment and instructors Alford said the golf program PGA Section Golf Profession- for golf camp. More than 100 enhances the division’s mis- als during the morning. During Chickasaw students are intro- sion of enhancing the lives of the clinics, pros Mark Fuller, duced each summer to a game Chickasaw families. Edmond and Bob Fansher, Okla- they can play the rest of their “Golf is a family-oriented homa City, gave helpful tips to lives. sport that spans the generations,” students on chipping, driving, Lessons are also taught after he said. “It is a great sport to putting and using irons. school at Boys and Girls Clubs strengthen family bonds.” The afternoon was spent at a across the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation youth practice round of the 89th PGA PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb, right, The Growth of the Game grant had a good showing at the event, Championship at Southern Hills from The PGA of America is with 13 junior boy and girl golf- Golf Course. presents the PGA of America “Growth of the Game” presented annually to charitable ers traveling from the Ada area “I always wanted to be here,” award to Toni Pace, Chickasaw Nation Boys and organizations across the country to Tulsa for the day. said 12-year-old Reid Wall, a Girls Club program director, center, and Chickasaw that exhibit excellence in giving The 13 Chickasaw children Byng sixth grader, when asked Nation Youth Specialist Chris Alford. back to the community. Since was part of a group of more than about his day at the PGA event. 2000, the PGA Community Re- 250 junior boys and girls from “The clinic was awesome, well “It helped my understanding grader. “I got an autograph on lations Program has benefited around the state, representing 16 organized, and had great teach- of the game,” said one member my hat and I made new friends. 784 charities. organizations. ers,” he said. of the group. I had a good time.” The award presentation came The group spent the morning Reid said the highlight of “It was the best day of my his day was seeing PGA golfer life,” said Karsyn Johnson, an Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, Stewart Applebee. eight-year-old Byng second tribal media relations.

Karsyn Johnson, an eight-year-old Byng, Okla., second grader, takes a swing during the the PGA of America’s “Play Golf America” Day. During Play Golf America Day, PGA professionals offered free golf clinics to golfers of This group of Chickasaw youth participated in the PGA of America’s “Play Golf all ages. America” Day, conducted at Tulsa’s LaFortune Golf Park Aug. 6. September 2007 News of our People 21 Kids learn traditions, language at Chikasha Sayah

Chickasaw youth ages eight to 12 participated in the Chikasha Sayah (I am Chickasaw) Camp where they learned about their own history, culture and traditions. Students ages eight to 12 had headdresses, miniature stickball ming, zip line and games. an exciting opportunity to learn sticks, warrior masks and lean- Many students from across the more about their Chickasaw ing poles. state took part in this fun and heritage and culture at Chikasha Day two was spent in the learning camp experience and Sayah (I am Chickasaw) Camp great outdoors staying active gain valuable lessons on their in August. and participating in stickball, own history and culture. At Camp WOW camp grounds archery, squirrel stick games Contributed by Kerri McDonald, in Gerty, Okla., students learned and marbles. tribal media relations. much about Chickasaw tradi- Each evening the campers end- tions and history with hands-on ed the day with a stomp dance, Traditionalist Farron Cully shares the history and craft projects and activities. using what they were taught culture of stomp dancing with the campers at Chi- “Chikasha Sayah Camp is a about the tradition and history kasha Sayah Camp. great, fun way for our youth behind stomp dance songs, shell to learn from their elders,” shaking and dances. Governor Bill Anoatubby said. Students were also given “Teaching our children our lan- lessons on language, storytell- guage and history and traditions ing, bow making, hide tanning is key to keeping our Chickasaw and preparation for traditional Inland Empire community council established culture alive for generations to food items like fry bread and come.” pashofa. organized to help the Chicka- Campers spent day one of the During free time, campers saw members living within the three-day camp working with were also able to take part in ac- Inland Empire and inform them their hands on several take- tivities at the camp grounds like of the new upcoming services at- home items including beaded basketball, volleyball, swim- large program which was going into effect on January 1, 2007, and to also work with members on services available through the Soboba and Marongo Indian clinics. The election of officers took place at the first meeting with the following members elected: chairperson, Lynn Dorrough; From left, Sharon Nelson, Lynn Dorrough and Re- vice chairperson, Bev Ferdlein; gina Berna. reporter, Helen Bell; secretary/ treasurer, Kenneth Hogan (until The CCCIEDC (Chickasaw ence room. April 19, 2007) and secretary/ Community Council of the The formation of this Califor- treasurer, Ann Overman. Inland Empire Desert Cities) nia council was the brainstorm A working set of bylaws was was organized in September 12, of its current chairperson, Lynn also drawn up at the first meet- 2006, in Banning, California in Dorrough. She came up with the ing, submitted and later ap- the conference room of the San concept of forming a California proved by the tribe. Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. council for the Chickasaws after The council was granted its During free time, Chikasha Sayah campers were able Except for two meetings since attending a Listening Confer- $500 yearly operating expenses to enjoy the waterfront activities at Camp W.O.W. its inception all meetings have ence in Oklahoma City. The by February of 2007. camp grounds. been conducted at this confer- CCCIEDC council would be 22 News of our People September 2007 Central and South Texas council converted to two councils The Community Council of dall, Kerr, Atascosa, Bandera, Central & South Texas, by Bee, DeWitt, Duval, Frio, Go- unanimous vote, was divided liad, Karnes, LaSalle, Lavaca, into two councils at the July Live Oak, McAllen, Medina, 21 meeting. Due to the large Real, Refugio, San Patricio, area that the original council Uvalde, Victoria, Web, Wilson, covered, it became apparent that Zavala and Gonzales. needed to divide into two coun- Board members for the Cen- cils to better serve our members. tral Texas Council are: Gene The two new councils have been Thompson – Chairman, Jay named: Chickasaw Community Hurst – Vice Chairman, Heather Council of Central Texas, and Hamilton – Treasurer, Tom Nor- Chickasaw Community Council ton – Secretary/Reporter, Joyce of South Texas. Herrington – Board Member At The Central Texas Council Large, Shannon Speed – Board includes the following counties: Member At Large and Marisa Travis, Williamson, Blanco, Vickery – Board Member At Burnet, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, Large. Members of the Community Council of Central and Bell, Milam, Lampasas, Fayette, Michele Moody, Chairman of Stephanie Scott telling South Texas listening during storytelling time. San Saba, Llano, McLennan, the South Texas Council, is cur- Coryell, Falls, Limestone, Rob- rently forming the remainder of a story. ertson, Brazos, Burleson and their board. Chickasaw Nation Cultural De- which we thoroughly enjoyed. Department provided some cool Lee. After a delicious potluck meal partment. Stephanie explained We also viewed the beauti- sprinkling from their hoses. The South Texas Council in- including brisket and sausage, the process to become an official fully done Chickasaw Boarding Anyone who desired to get wet cludes the following counties: we were entertained by a presen- Chickasaw Storyteller and then School video. did. Plus all attendees were in- Bexar, Gaudalupe, Comal, Ken- tation by Stephanie Scott of the told several Chickasaw stories Lastly, the Hudson Bend Fire vited to tour the fire truck. Chickasaw Community Council of Wichita council meets Central Texas conducts first meeting Letter to Editor:

Dear Editor: I am looking for a picture of the original Blue Baptist Church, located at Con- nerville, Okla. The church was probably built in 1909 and possibly early 1910. I think the first church ser- vice was conducted there in April 1910. Any old pic- tures of the camp houses, former pastors or deacons in the early years would also be appreciated. Mark Brown, right, Lakota Sioux Holy Man, displays a Please call (580) 777- scale model of a Lakota sweat Lodge, which he used to 2248 or copies of the pho- explain the ritual to members of the Chickasaw Wichita Thomas Benjamin (Luksi-Iskitinii) Thompson, Sr., tos can be mailed to: Community Council. At left is Chuck Rivas, secretary of left, was the last elected Treasurer of the Old Chicka- David Poe the Wichita council. saw Nation and father of the Indian storyteller TeAta. Blue Baptist Church Lakota Sioux holy man Mark Nation at the meeting were Sha- At right, his grandson, Gene Thompson (Nashoba), P.O. Box 194 Brown, who lives in Wichita, ron Nelson, of the Department chairman of the Chickasaw Community Council of Connerville, OK 74836 spoke to the Wichita Chickasaw of Special Events, and Linda Thank you very much Community Council at its Au- Giles, liaison for the Department Central Texas. and God bless you, gust meeting about the religious of Special Services. The newly formed Chickasaw pecially the fact that she was the David and health aspects of the Lakota Lynn Stumblingbear, chair of Community Council of Central first American Indian aviator. sweat lodge. the Wichita council, announced Texas conducted its first meeting Plans were made to develop a He explained the four rounds that the group’s September August 19, 2007 at the Bee Cave library of Chickasaw items. of prayers, songs and the proto- meeting would be a picnic at the City Hall, Bee Cave, Texas. We were all encouraged to col which are vital to the ancient Horseshoe Pavilion in Sedgwick Members were welcomed and increase our pride in our heritage Native American ritual. He also County Park from 2 to 6 p.m. invited to partake of refresh- by attending the Annual Meeting displayed a scale model of a Sept. 9. The council will be pro- ments. in Tishomingo in September. sweat lodge which he created. viding the meat and drinks with We then had the pleasure Various plans were made for He was introduced by Chuck members bringing a covered of viewing the video, “Pearl future meetings and we enjoyed Rivas, secretary of the Wichita dish. The group hopes to make Scott Pioneer Aviatrix.” We are a brief social time before ad- council of the Chickasaws. the picnic an annual event. all very impressed with Pearl journing the meeting. Representing the Chickasaw Scott’s accomplishments – es- September 2007 News of our People 23 Johnston County council enjoys visit from Ardmore dance troupe The Johnston County Chicka- ideas for a float for the upcom- John Jordan, recruiter for Chick- Trustees, David Keel from Min- information for questions about saw Community Council met ing Chickasaw Festival parade. asaw Nation Industries, Patricia erals Management Service and oil and gas royalty payments for on August 20 and discussed Special guest speakers included Apple from the Office of Special students Mariah and Trey from BIA leases. the children’s dance troupe class Students from the Chickasaw in Ardmore. dance troupe in Ardmore and Northern Pontotoc council meets John Jordan gave information their leader gave information The Northern Pontotoc Chick- We have received requests for We would like to thank the to the group on Chickasaw Na- and demonstrated the different asaw Community Council met at a bus trip to Tishomingo for the Chickasaws from Anadarko who tion Industries’ contracts and job types of dances and the cloth- its regularly scheduled time of 7 Annual Festival. If you are inter- attended our meeting tonight. opportunities. ing worn. Everyone was then p.m. on the second Thursday of ested in going to the Festival on We encourage everyone to come Patricia gave out information invited into the gym to dance. the month. October 6 and would like your help us develop our relatively on the “Whereabouts Unknown” The meeting concluded with The group had two very name added to the list please new council. accounts for Chickasaws and door prize drawings and a meal special guests at the August contact Tom Hogland at 405- Our #1 goal of the council is to Choctaws. This is a list of indi- of chili, hotdogs, chips and cake meeting. Wilson Seawright and 381-2268. We need to know how get a new medical facility in the viduals who have money sitting prepared by chair Ann Fink and his daughter Monica, who is the many people want to go before Tri-City Area. We are currently in an individual Indian money member Virginia Mills. current Chickasaw Princess, we can request a bus. sending petition letters to the account from land leases, roy- The Johnston County Chicka- graced the group with their pres- We had a white elephant auc- governor and all the legislators alties, etc. and may be heirs of saw Community Council meets ence and Wilson gave a wonder- tion and it was a big success. for their support. individuals with accounts who the third Monday of the month ful presentation on Chickasaw Legislator Mary Jo Green was If you haven’t signed a letter do not know they can claim at 6:30pm in the Chickasaw Na- History. We regret that the pre- the auctioneer and Mike Wingo please come to the next meeting money in these accounts. tion Community Center on Ray sentation wasn’t longer. We will from the Housing Department on September 13 at 7 p.m. at the David Keel gave out contact Branum Road in Tishomingo. definitely be asking him to speak was her assistant. A fun time was Tri-City Chickasaw Enterprises again at our meetings. had by all. building. CHICKASAW COMMUNITY COUNCILS MONTHLY MEETINGS ~~~ Meetings are subject to change, please call the contact person to confirm ~~~ Ada Chickasaw Community Council Newcastle, OK [email protected] 3rd Thursday at 6:30 pm Tom Hogland, Chair KANSAS ~~~ Marie Bailey Community Center 405-381-2268 Chickasaw Community Council of Wichita, KS 1800 Jack John Circle 3rd Sunday at 3:00 pm Ada, OK OKC Metro Wichita Indian United Methodist Church Pat Cox, Chair Chickasaw Community Council 1111 N. Meridian 580-272-0549 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm Wichita, KS Lakepointe Towers, Sixth Floor Lynn Stumblingbear, Chair Connerville Area 4005 N.W. Expressway 316-945-9219 Chickasaw Community Council Oklahoma City, OK [email protected] 2nd Monday at 6:30 pm Pam Conard, Chair Pam Harjo, Vice-Chair Chickasaw Senior Citizen Site 405-973-8127 316-393-0696 Connerville, OK [email protected] Tony Poe, Chair 580-421-4994 Purcell Chickasaw Community Council TEXAS ~~~ [email protected] 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm Chickasaw Community Council of Regional Office – 1603 S. Green Ave. South Texas Johnston County Purcell, OK San Antonio, TX Area Chickasaw Community Council Keith Shackleford, Chair Meetings held quarterly 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm 405-527-5745 Call for time and location Chickasaw Community Building [email protected] Michele Moody, Chair 1109 Ray Branum Road 210-492-2288 Tishomingo, OK COLORADO ~~~ [email protected] Ann Fink, Chair Chickasaw Community Council 580-371-3351 2nd Saturday at 11:30 am Chickasaw Community Council of [email protected] Denver, CO Central Texas Call for location Austin, Texas Area Marshall County Carol Berry Monthly meetings Chickasaw Community Council 303-235-0282 Call for time and location 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm [email protected] Gene Thompson, Chair Marshall County Chickasaw Community Center 512-258-7919 1400 Enos Road CALIFORNIA ~~~ [email protected] Kingston, OK Inland Empire/Desert Cities Sarah Lea, Chair Chickasaw Community Council North Texas Chickasaw Community Council 580-564-4570 3rd Thursday at 6:30 pm Dallas/Fort Worth Area, TX [email protected] Meetings held quarterly 3rd Saturday at 3:00 pm San Gorgonio Hospital Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas Northern Pontotoc Education Conference Room 209 East Jefferson Blvd. Chickasaw Community Council 600 N. Highland Springs Dallas, Texas 2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm Banning, CA John C. Atkins, Chair Chickasaw Enterprises Training Center Lynn M. Dorrough, Chair 972-271-0692 400 NW 32nd Hwy. 37 909-213-7273 [email protected] 24 Chickasaw Times September 2007 Career tech, GED students honored The Chickasaw Nation Di- learning education specialist King, Tyson LeDoux, Gabriel Sash on display in Alabama vision of Education recently Shirley Machin awarded 93 Leflore, Tiffany Lemons, Angel hosted an awards banquet for GED graduates. Dawn Lyman, Adrienne Marris, students participating in the Those receiving their GED Lisa Mason, Sherri McGraw, Career Technology and Training certificates include Robin Ab- Brittany McLain Bounds, Kisha Development Program and the bott-Johnson, Mary Adams, Miller, Randy Mitchell, Jericha General Educational Develop- Judy Ashley, Victoria Barnosky, Mudge, Damarcus Okra, Wil- ment (GED) Program. Caleb Bates, Teerah Baxter, Ste- liam Onco, Ronnie Phillips, A dinner was served at the phen Behrens, Andrea Bounds, Brian Piper, Michael Power, Chickasaw Ada Community Ethan Bozeman, Leroy Bradsh- Justin Ray, Rendy Reed, Mal- Center and an awards presen- er, Erin Brown, Jordan Brown, lory Rhodes, Paul Rodriquez, tation was conducted for both Heather Bulen, Tabitha Camp, Ryan Rogers, Ammishaddai programs. Jessica Collins, Sarah Com- Ross, Jessie Sampson, Cheri Career technology and train- stock, David Correll, Jason Scott, Keeyona C. Seals, La- ing development manager Jen- Crewse, Mary Cruz, Ashley wana Sides, James Smith, Jes- nifer Parks and career technol- Day, Kelly Devitt, Jennifer sica Stockton, Heather Suiter, ogy specialist Tammy Abney Elrod, Brian Epps, Jeremiah Mandee Taylor, Michelle Tsosie, awarded 15 graduates. Evers, Emil Farve, Heather Gal- Christina Upton, Amber Varela, Those completing their train- lup, Laura George, Lee Gibson, Crystalyn West, Taylor West, ing include DeMarcus Ander- Sonya Gibson, Timmie Gibson, Anson Williams, Trisha Wil- son, Sheila Bennett, Casey Franklin Gonzalez, Chris Grady, liams, Michael Willis, Marcus The sash in the photo, reportedly worn by Chicka- Biege, Dax Byrd, Tera Elledge, Summer Green, Harlean Ham- Wilmond, Jay Wesley Wisdom, saw leader George Colbert about 200 years ago, Riley Elmore, Patricia Enright, ilton, Jr., Terri Hamilton, Lisa Edward Wolfe, William Chad will be on display during the oka kapassa festi- Becky Hartman, Tina Lossa, Hatton, Jason Heffington, David Woods and Thomas M. Worces- val. The sash, which was donated by the Colbert Jerissa Marshall, Micah Med- Higdon, Nashoba Hill, Tjuana ter. family, will be on loan to the Helen Keller public lock, Chris Pennokee, James Hill, Sonya Leigh Hills, Shauna Congratulations to all our Richard, Jasmine Simon and Hollis, Mary Hughes, Donald students! library from 2:30 pm. to 5 p.m. Friday, September Robert Tillman. Jackson, Wesley Jackson, Mag- 7. The library is located at 511 North Main Street, Adult learning program man- gie John, Amy Johnson, Austin Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Tuscumbia Alabama. ager Lynne Chatfield and adult Johnson, Melena Johnson, Buffy tribal media relations. ‘Bobcat and Mr. Bird’ In early times when the world the woods,” said Bobcat. Mr. was new there lived a cunning Bird loved to hear this, so he Bobcat, who searched the woods flew down closer to Bobcat so daily looking for mischief. that he could get a better look. While hunting one day he Mr. Bird then turned his back came across a beautiful bird and fluffed out his tail. Oh how standing on the shore of a lake proud he was that he had a beau- looking at his reflection in the tiful tail to display while Bobcat water. Bobcat walked up and had none. surprised the Bird who then Mr. Bird was so busy showing quickly flew up into the highest off his tail that he didn’t notice branch of a tree. Bobcat slowly sneaking up on “My Mr. Bird what beautiful him. All of a sudden Bobcat tail feathers you have,” said jumped up to catch Mr. Bird in Bobcat. Mr. Bird liked hearing his mouth, but all he got was a this because he himself liked to mouth full of feathers. Mr. Bird look at his own long full beauti- was just too quick. ful tail feathers. Mr. Bird hopped Mr. Bird flew away but he down to another branch closer to lost most all of the beautiful tail the Bobcat. feathers. Only a few remained “Why yes my feathers are on the sides. After that you could quite beautiful aren’t they. I see see Mr. Bird setting up high in you have no beautiful tail like I the branches of the trees trying have,” said Mr. Bird to the Bob- to flex his tail feathers like be- cat. This was a sore subject for fore but it wasn’t the same. His Bobcat because he was ashamed tail feathers never grew back he had no tail and sometimes again. the other animals would make Some days you can see Mr. fun of him because his was just Bird out and about trying to a stub. flex and fluff his tail. You might “Mr. Bird you are right, your have even seen him we call him tail is something to behold and Scissortail now. how lovely the color and so long and full. I think it must be Submitted by longer than the other birds of Judy L. Thomas September 2007 Chickasaw Times 25 Tribal Division of History, Research and Scholarship Dr. Cobb’s goal: make Chickasaw history accessible Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham ments, technology is now avail- “We hope to continue to add to These include Never Give also be published soon. has been appointed adminis- able to scan those items. it. It is our goal to acquire more Up!: The Life of Pearl Carter Other division initiatives in- trator of the newly developed This allows the family to keep maps more rare books more Scott by Paul Lambert and A clude the Chickasaw Historical Chickasaw Nation Division of the original and still contribute documents. Nation in Transition: Douglas Society, the Chickasaw Hall History, Research, and Schol- to the collection. “Eventually we’d like to have Henry Johnston and the Chicka- of Fame, Silver Feather and arship. Jeannie Barbour is the direc- the technology in place that will saws, 1898-1939 by Michael heritage Preservation awards, as The mission of the new divi- tor of the libraries, archives and allow people to access it more Lovegrove. well as the council of elders. sion includes preserving and collections department. readily.” Volume one and Volume two adding to archives and genea- “We already have a pretty Several publications are soon of Chickasaw Lives: Readings logical records, preserving and sizable archive, library and to be published by the Chicka- in Chickasaw History by tribal Contributed by Tony Choate, caring for archaeological arti- collections,” said Ms. Barbour. saw Press. historian Richard Green will tribal media relations. facts and providing a place to learn about and share Chickasaw history and culture. Editor, author of Indian papers “Our division is really a re- Tribal administrator founder of American Indian Research Institute source for everyone,” said Dr. Cobb. “We have our libraries, Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham Prose Award. Quarterly. archives and collections. We received her Ph.D from the Uni- Dr. Cobb also joined Jeannie Her next project, a co-edited have the Chickasaw Press. versity of Oklahoma in 1997. Barbour and Linda Hogan to collection of essays titled The “Our new department is the While associate professor of co-author Chickasaws: Uncon- National Museum of the Ameri- department of Chickasaw stud- American studies at the Uni- quered and Unconquerable. can Indian: Critical Conversa- ies, which is a place for in-house versity of New Mexico, she She has also published articles tions, is forthcoming from the faculty to develop themselves founded the Institute for Ameri- in journals such as American University of Nebraska Press. doing research on Chickasaw can Indian Research. She is also Quarterly, American Studies, culture and history and writing editor of one of the foremost Studies in American Indian Lit- Contributed by Tony Choate, about it.” peer-reviewed journals in Native erature, and American Indian tribal media relations. One of the projects the di- American Studies, American vision is undertaking is the Indian Quarterly. development of the Chickasaw Dr. Cobb is the author of Lis- Holisso Center for Study of tening to Our Grandmothers’ Chickasaw History and Culture, Stories: The Bloomfield Acad- which will eventually be housed emy for Chickasaw Females, at the Chickasaw Cultural Cen- 1885-1949 which was selected ter in Sulphur. Dr. Amanda Cobb- as a winner of the 2001 Ameri- can Book Award as well as the ATTORNEYS AT LAW “We want to make that the Greetham premier place in the nation to 1998 North American Indian Michael Colbert Smith Barbara Anne Smith come and study and learn any- thing about Chickasaw history 401 East Boyd Street (405) 447-2224 and culture,” said Dr. Cobb. Norman, Oklahoma 73069 (405) 250-6202 She added that one of the Affordable Housing Toll Free 1-866-259-1814 Fax (405) 447-4577 goals is to make history more Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing & Tribal Development Chickasaw Citizens accessible. “Our history is living and The Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing & Tribal Develop- active and dynamic,” she said. ment has available housing in the following areas. “We want to make this center Ardmore (age 55+) and Marietta a place where the discussion The Ardmore High-rise (age 55+) apartments include cen- of history and culture is very much a dynamic thing with lec- tral heat & air, range, and refrigerator in each apartment. A ture series and brownbag series convenient laundry room is available on every floor. An on site and workshops, seminars, and manager, maintenance person and security at night are provided. some sort of history camp for All utilities are paid. children.” The Marietta apartments offer central heat, washer/dryer Dr. Cobb also wants to en- hookups, range and refrigerator. Water is paid. courage Chickasaws to become Monthly rent is income based for all apartments. Security more involved in developing the deposits range from $50 to $100. historical collections. For applications and additional information contact Ardmore “We are really encouraging High Rise Office at 580-226-4590 or Ardmore Office at 580- everybody to donate whatever 226-2095. they have regarding their fami- Davis, Byng, and Marie Bailey (Marie Bailey in Ada, Okla., lies, Dr. Cobb said. “A lot of for ages 55+) people think ‘well this is just my Central heat & air, carpeting, range, refrigerator, and washer/ family,’ but it’s also Chickasaw dryer hookups are offered. The Marie Bailey apartments provide history. One of the best ways we all the above including washer and dryer. can all trace our history and ge- Monthly rent is income based. Security deposits range from nealogy is through our families $50 to $160. and kinship systems.” Water is paid at Davis and Byng. While some families have For applications and additional information contact the Ada been reluctant to donate one-of- Office at 580-421-8800. a-kind photographs and docu- 26 Chickasaw Times September 2007 Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy offers kids variety The Chickasaw Nation Divi- and gain valuable experience,” their field. sion of Arts and Humanities said Governor Bill Anoatubby. Students can study two dis- recently hosted the third annual “Working with professional ciplines while at the academy. Chickasaw Summer Arts Acad- artists and drawing from their While most of their time is fo- emy (CSAA) at East Central wisdom will help the students cused on their major, they also University in Ada, Oklahoma. improve their skills and, hope- spend time working on projects Students ages eight through 19 fully, inspire them to continue in a minor discipline. Through from across the country attended pursuing the arts.” this, students have a chance to the two-week long academy CSAA offered two class levels truly sharpen their skills and ex- which provided intense, detailed this year – the core classes for plore new disciplines as well. and culturally sensitive instruc- advanced students and a new “CSAA has really outdone tion in several art disciplines fine arts rotation for younger themselves,” said vocal music including music composition, students. major Aubrey Alford. “I like literary arts, visual arts, video to explore different minors and production, vocal music, dance CORE CLASSES I’m having so much fun. It’s not and drama. The academy ended Advanced students have the camp, it’s Academy.” with an art gallery and live unique opportunity to explore New to the lineup of core Vocal music students Katy Duty, Aubrey Halford, performances to showcase the their art discipline of choice classes this year was video Kire’ Stenson, Austin McGee, Katie Goodnight, Re- students’ work. while gaining instruction in both production. This new discipline becca Lucas and Madie Goodnight practice their “This is a great opportunity group and one-on-one settings gave students exposure to the performance on stage. for students to share their talents with professionals who excel in methods and practices of video production and experience and dance; Kelley Isom, Chickasaw From class to class, academy training with state-of-the-art Nation Department of Humani- students were exposed to a equipment. Students created ties and Literary Arts Coordi- variety of skill development storyboards, operated cameras nator, conducted literary arts techniques, tricks of the trade and lighting and edited two classes; Bret Jones, East Central and creative processes that will productions which premiered at University Theatre Director and continue on with them long after the academy showcase. Assistant Professor of Commu- the final show. Video production was in- nication, worked with theatre Betsy Barbour, visual arts structed by Robbie Blair and as- students; Trina Jones, Chicka- major, said of her experience, sistant Josh Newby. Both work saw Nation Arts in Education “By coming to the Chickasaw in production for the Chickasaw Instructor, served as the visual Summer Arts Academy, I’ve Nation Multimedia Depart- arts instructor; and Jerod Tate, taken the first step to succeed- ment. They joined a group of Composer-in-Residence for The ing in my dreams of becoming outstanding, professional in- Joyce Foundation/American an artist.” structors conducting the other Composers Forum, instructed six classes. the music composition stu- Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy fine arts rotation Phillip Berryhill, Chicka- dents. tribal media relations. saw Children’s Choir Director, students Daniel Carpenter, Austin Ochoa, Chestine worked with vocal music stu- Underwood, Cheyenne Knight and Allyssa Blanken- dents; Cara Crawford, Central ship rehearse lines as they prepare for the academy Oklahoma Dance Center Direc- showcase. tor, served as the instructor for Arts rotation opens new, expansive worlds The CSAA Fine Arts Rotation In the first few days of theatre touch on the books, which were students were each assigned a rotation, students used words called “Art Makes Us Smart” clan - Panther, Bear, Raccoon, like “egg” to learn about pitch, journals. Time was devoted at Bird and Wolf. Each clan, com- tone and diction. They also the end of each day for the stu- posed of seven to eight students, learned about stage whispers dents to write about their experi- had a homeroom where students and how to project their voice ences in these journals. would begin and end each day. as the week progressed, under Literary Arts students learned The small group created an the direction of instructor Krista the differences between prose identity and a feeling of family Clark. and poetry, and wrote their own for the student, said academy The dance students were intro- Japanese haiku, rhyming poetry organizers. duced to new choreography on and free verse, said Literary Arts The clans rotated through each day one and were able to pres- instructor Laura Clark. arts component daily, including ent the intricate dance, entitled Students also learned about visual art, theatre, literary arts, “Element” by day nine with experiencing the world through dance and music. coaching from Dance instructor awareness of detail, especially The students started with Rachel Benham. through the five senses, and fundamentals, and the week During the Visual Arts rota- used all their new knowledge Visual arts major Skye Shackleford works on a culminated with a multi-faceted tion, students painted and deco- to write stories centered on the showcase entitled “100 Years rated small books, with the help academy’s theme: “100 years leather bowl she created during Arts Academy. All In Chickasaw History,” which of instructor Ashley Leming. of the artwork created during the academy was featured skills the students had Students also used stamped foil See CSAA Fine Arts, displayed at the “Gallery Walk and Reception” the acquired. to put Native American finishing page 27 evening of the academy showcase. September 2007 Chickasaw Times 27 CSAA Fine Arts, continued from page 26 Arts Academy Showcase a thrill Most artists live their whole The 2007 performance did not and strong and valuable. I have lives without the satisfaction of disappoint. a voice.” seeing their work hang from a From edgy to classic, and hu- And as the young painters gallery wall. morous to heartfelt, the young and film makers looked on at Many composers never expe- artists displayed their talents their masterpieces with shoul- rience the thrill of hearing their on canvas and stage in front of ders squared and heads high, as pieces played anywhere other a packed house of appreciative dancers and actors overcame the than inside their own head. onlookers – a scary endeavor for butterflies and anxiety to give Yet, for the past three sum- some, but an opportunity worth the performance of a lifetime mers, several Chickasaw youth the risk. and as vocalists and compos- have watched as their creativity In song and dance and paint ers heard their notes rise to the unfolded in front of family and and film, many of these stu- rafters, a new dream was born. A friends at the annual Chickasaw dents exposed their hearts, their dream of what could be possible. Summer Arts Academy (CSAA) thoughts, their hopes and their A glimpse at a future that now Showcase performance that fears - trusting the audience to seems within reach. takes place at the conclusion of receive and believe, and maybe And for those that had the the academy. even listen to what they had to privilege of watching this This is a time when two weeks say. creativity unfold, they got a of hard work and a lifetime of And what their voices rang glimpse of what can become of Niles Wych and Nathan Redman go over the theatre dreams come together for a per- out loud and clear is a message one child with one dream and an script with Arts Academy summer intern Forrest formance that reminds everyone that every Chickasaw can be opportunity. Cheadle. in attendance that age is not a proud of, “I have a future. I am ago in Chickasaw history.” fire, wind, and water. prerequisite for talent and the creative and I have something to Contributed by Kerri McDonald, During daily breaks guests Storytellers also read their arts are too valuable to lose. share with the world. I am brave tribal media relations. would give the students lessons stories aloud during the perfor- about Chickasaw culture. Mem- mance, before the show closed Breastfeeding offers babies opportunity bers of the dance troop visited with “The Chickasaw Color one day and gave the students Song,” directed by Vocal Music a demonstration of the stomp instructor Mika Hinson. to be ‘the healthiest babies possible’ dance. It was evident by the smiles counselor.” They are expecting their second On the final day of the acad- that the students had a good As a former child this winter. emy, a celebration of the arts time. WIC client, Mrs. Mrs. Webster coordinates was performed before a packed “I got to sing, read and speak Webster relied Ardmore’s Breastfeeding Moms house, which included a skit, Chickasaw in the performance,” on the services Support Group. The support several songs, and a dance, said Katy Shackleford, of Lex- provided by the group meets semi - monthly on which all focused on the acade- ington, Okla. WIC program to the first Thursday of the month my’s theme: “100 years ago in Sean Hall, Wichita Falls, help her get off at noon and the third Tuesday Chickasaw history.” Texas, said he planned to return to a good start of the month at the 5:30 p.m. at The afternoon event opened next year for the academy. The with breastfeed- the Chickasaw Nation Nutrition with a short skit about a school nine-year-old said Literary Arts ing. The WIC Services Center, 2350 Chicka- day in 1907, where the students was his favorite part of the ro- staff, including saw Blvd., Ardmore, Okla. were learning about the day’s tation. lactation con- The WIC Breastfeeding Peer president Teddy Roosevelt and “I liked it all,” said nine-year- sultant Debra Counselor program was estab- the music of Irving Berlin. old Daniel Carpenter, of Ada. Cox, and the lished to provide support and The setting transformed into a His mom quickly added that peer counselor education to mothers who want funny song, “The Kid With The Daniel could not wait until the helped her have to breastfeed. Peer counselors Surprising Sneeze.” The song’s academy began. a more enjoy- are available in all WIC loca- message was finding a place to “It’s all he talked about all able breastfeed- tions and surrounding areas belong. summer; this is his favorite thing ing experience. in the following cities: Ada, The dance entitled “Element,” to do.” She exclusively Ardmore, Tishomingo, Sul- was performed. Dancers repre- Contributed by Dana Hudspeth, Michael, Dana and Maleah Webster. breastfed her phur, Pauls Valley, Duncan and sented the four elements: Earth, tribal media relations. daughter for six Purcell. Debra Cox, a board months and con- certified lactation consultant, MOCCASIN TRAIL IN YOUR CORNER Dana Webster is the breast- tinued nursing until she weaned coordinates the program and By Anona McCullar feeding peer counselor for the herself at 15 months. offers specialized help to moms Chickasaw Nation Ardmore “I have been so excited with having difficulties establishing Refuel with Fruit and fluids and they’re easily WIC office. She is very excited sharing my experience and breastfeeding. They’re more than 80 per- digestible. about the many opportunities helping other moms make the Their goal is to make breast- cent water, so fruits such as If you’ve lost a lot of salt she has gained through this best start for their baby,” Mrs. feeding the preferred method of grapes, watermelon, canta- (hint: your clothes have white position to help moms with Webster said. “I am just a mom infant feeding for all mothers as loupe and honeydew are a sweat stains after a workout), breastfeeding. helping moms create a better is recommended by the Ameri- tasty way to replenish fluids replace sodium by drinking V8 “When I heard that the breast- breastfeeding experience and can Academy of Pediatrics. For and boost your energy post- or a sports drink feeding peer counselor posi- have the healthiest babies pos- help and support in the area of workout. Keep them frozen The Moccasin Trail Program tion was vacant, I knew it was sible.” breastfeeding call (580) 399- for a refreshing treat. would like to thank the follow- something I wanted to do,” Mrs. Mrs. Webster has been mar- 2002, (580) 310-6420, or the toll Other good options: smooth- ing for accomplishing over the Webster said. What better op- ried to Michael, a Chickasaw free breastfeeding warm line, ies, frozen yogurt or Jell-o 1,000-mile goal. Congrats to portunity to spread the joys and Nation Industries employee, (888) 439-8970. with fruit chunks. They pro- Madelyn Alexander! benefits of breastfeeding to other for five years. They have one vide the perfect mix of carbs moms than to become a peer daughter, Maleah, who is two. 28 Chickasaw Times September 2007 VEGF ‘revolutionizing’ eye disease treatment CNHS now offering most advanced treatments to combat blindness It is estimated by the Ameri- patients. Through a partnership McGee Eye Institute. four decades.” and other eye-related illnesses. can Diabetes Association (ADA) with Dean McGee Eye Institute, Retinal images are sent via the Be sure to have a comprehen- To schedule an eye exam, that there are 20.8 million chil- the Chickasaw Nation is able internet and evaluated by retinal sive dilated eye exam once per please call (580) 421-4508. dren and adults in the United to offer patients state-of-the-art specialists. Once per month, Dr. year to avoid problems related Contributed by Karissa Pickett, States who have diabetes. Type treatment involving telemedi- Garber and Dr. Fransen conduct with proliferative retinopathy tribal media relations. 2 diabetes is the most common cine and the use of lasers, and a retinal clinic in which patients form of diabetes and Native most recently vascular endo- come in for appointments and Americans are at a much higher thelial growth factor (VEGF) Dr. Fransen is able to do treat- risk for developing this type injections. ment with lasers and VEGF of diabetes than other popula- “Our partnership with Dean injections the same afternoon. tions. McGee has provided the Chick- VEGF treatments have only In type 2 diabetes, the body asaw Nation with the most ad- recently been offered at the does not produce enough insulin vanced eye treatment and tech- Chickasaw Nation eye clinic and or the cells ignore insulin, result- nologies, which greatly benefit Dr. Garber is excited about what ing in the body’s inability to use eye care for our patients, CNHS this new treatment can offer to sugar. This is a major problem administrator Bill Lance said. patients. because sugar is the basic fuel “Together we have brought “VEGF is revolutionizing the for cells in the body and insulin cutting edge metropolitan eye way neovascular eye disease is takes the sugar from the blood care to our hospital in Ada, being treated,” said Dr. Garber, into cells. When this process Oklahoma.” “It is the future right now.” does not occur, glucose builds All maintenance and updating In Garber’s opinion, VEGF is up in the bloodstream leading of equipment is done by Dean “the single largest step in the last to many health problems asso- ciated with diabetes, including heart disease, nerve damage, kidney damage and blindness. Children need eye exams; back- It has been proven that people with diabetes have a much to-school a good time to start higher risk of blindness and eye Millions of children will start have received a comprehensive disorders than people without school this year with a vision eye exam, according to the U.S. diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is problem that may inhibit their Center for Health Statistics. Vi- a term used to group all disor- ability to learn and ultimately sion impairments in children of ders affecting the retina that are affect the rest of their lives. this age can be detected through caused by diabetes. There are As parents send their children an eye exam and are typically two major types of retinopathy back to school, one of the most easy to correct immediately - proliferative and nonprolifera- important things they can do to afterwards. tive. help ensure their child’s ability An eye exam will help correct Dr. Stephen Fransen performs a VEGF treatment on According to the ADA, non- to learn is to take them for an common vision problems, such Ruby Little while Dr. John Garber assists. proliferative retinopathy is the eye exam. as nearsightedness and farsight- most common form of retinopa- The American Optometric As- edness as well as more serious Oklahoma Marriage Initiative’s thy. In this type of retinal disor- sociation (AOA) recommends conditions such as amblyopia, der, capillaries in the back of the comprehensive eye exams es- commonly known as lazy eye. ‘All About Us’ set for September 22 eye balloon and form pouches. pecially for children meeting Amblyopia affects about five ARDMORE, Okla. - Would Oklahoma marriage license. As nonproliferative retinopathy preschool and kindergarten. percent of children nationwide. you like an easy and effective “The research is clear that progresses, more blood ves- Proper vision detection and The condition is completely way to improve and enhance marriage and relationship suc- sels become blocked. In some correction in young children treatable and preventable if de- your relationship with your part- cess can be learned,” Kendy cases, retinopathy advances may affect much more their tected within the first few years ner or spouse? Or techniques to Cox, OMI director of services over a span of years into a more ability to see clearly. Without of life. The lack of early eye handle conflict effectively and said. “Whether attendees are serious form of retinal disorder, comprehensive eye exam by care has allowed amblyopia to keep the romance and spark just beginning their relationship proliferative retinopathy. an optometrist or an ophthal- escape detection, and it remains alive? journey or have been married In proliferative retinopathy, mologist, many children have the leading cause of blindness in Then mark your calendar for many years, we are confident the blood vessels in the eye vision problems that can go Americans under 40. Saturday, September 22 to at- that this program will have an are damaged to the extent that undiagnosed, and may even “Children may not recognize tend the Oklahoma Marriage impact on their relationship they close off, causing new be misdiagnosed as a learning that they have a vision prob- Initiative’s (OMI) “All About quality and commitment.” blood vessels to begin growing disorder. lem,” said Dr. Martin, “par- Us” day. The program will be Program presenters will teach in the retina. The new vessels “An early comprehensive eye ticularly children who are too from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the couples attending the event how are weak and can leak blood, exam evaluates a child’s vision, young to know the alphabet or County Health Department Con- to improve communication, which causes scarring and can eye learning skills and tracking even to speak. However, there ference Center in Ardmore. manage conflict effectively, eventually lead to retinal detach- skills as well as eye health,” are proven methods for full eye Not only is the program free and keep the love and romance ment. Even with proliferative Dr. Don Martin, an Ardmore exams on young children that and open to all couples inter- alive. retinopathy, some people have optometrists said. “It’s a good can be done effectively and ef- ested in improving their To register for the Ardmore no symptoms until it is too late. way to avoid problems down ficiently.” marriages and relationships, it “All About Us” program, go This is why it is important to the road.” The back-to-school season is is recognized the State of Okla- to www.okmarriage.org or have regular eye exams. Children entering preschool an ideal time for parents to take homa as pre-marital education. call Lauren toll-free at (877) Dr. John Garber, CNHS Chief or kindergarten benefit the most their child to an eye doctor for Engaged couples who attend and 435-8033. A complete listing of of Optometry, and Dr. Stephen from comprehensive eye exams a comprehensive exam, particu- complete the program together 2007 tour dates and registration Fransen have combined forces though they rarely receive them larly since much of what chil- are eligible for a discount on information can be accessed at to combat blindness in Chicka- early enough. Currently, only dren learn is obtained through their marriage license and will www.okmarriage.org. saw Nation Health System 14 percent of children under six the eyes. pay only $5 instead of $50 for an September 2007 Chickasaw Times 29 2,500 prescriptions filled daily Pharmacy Refill Center automated system adding speed, efficiency and improvement. The refill center’s main goal is to provide the safest, most efficient phar- macy service possible. With the new system, center pharmacists and staff have been able to meet and exceed many goals in just a few short months. Patients have readily accepted the new automation system and the decreased wait time while prescriptions are refilled. “We have received many com- pliments on the new refill cen- ter,” Anoatubby said. “People really enjoy picking up their Jamie Bateman, pharmacy technician, scans canis- refills through the drive through ters to refill medicines in the Opti Fill machine. pickup lanes.” In the near future, patients will have even more conve- The Chickasaw Nation Phar- Services, since opening the new nience when it comes to refilling macy Refill Center opened just facility, volume has more than prescriptions. An automated a few short months ago, and the doubled and the automation sys- telephone refill system and web facility is already experiencing tem has alleviated many routine refill system are in the works. excellent results with the new tasks for staff. The Pharmacy Refill Center automation system. “The efficiencies that we have is open Monday through Friday The state-of-the-art automated gained with automation have from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from equipment and three drive- allowed our pharmacists to do 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on week- through lanes have provided more of what they were trained ends and holidays. convenient and efficient phar- to do, rather than just counting The refill center staff can be macy service to patients. pills,” Anoatubby said. Pharmacist Charles Strong checks orders for ac- reached at (580) 421-4569 or curacy at the pharmacist check station. Currently, pharmacy staffers Anoatubby is pleased with (800) 851-9136. fill an average of 2,500 prescrip- the rate of success experienced tions per day. According to Chris since opening the new facility Contributed by Karissa Pickett, Various Healthcare Positions are avail- Anoatubby, Chief of Pharmacy and hopes for continued success tribal media relations. able with the Chickasaw Nation including:

Internal Medicine Physician BC/BE Hand hygiene campaign launched at CNHS Psychiatrist (Adult and Child) by a JCAHO survey team at Physician Assistant – least once every three years. The Ardmore Clinic Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist symbol of quality that reflects Physical Therapist – Ada O/P an organization’s commitment Dietitian – Nutrition Program to meeting the established stan- To find out more about becoming a part of our wonderful team, dards. please contact: CNHS employees were asked Jamie Spence, CPMSM Professional Recruiter to submit slogan ideas for the The Chickasaw Nation Division of Health campaign. One of the main (580) 272-7272 patient safety goals set forth by [email protected] JCAHO for this year is to reduce “We are an approved site for I.H.S. Scholarship and Loan Repay- the risk of health care associated ment Programs” infections and comply with the From left, Lisa Bumpus, CNHS Deputy Administra- current Centers for Disease Con- tor, Bruce A. Chandler, Office of Environmental trol and Prevention (CDC) hand Health Program Manager and Heather Summers, hygiene guidelines. Various Nursing Positions are The Chickasaw Nation Health Director of Nursing. available with the Chickasaw Nation As a part of the Joint Commis- mission evaluates and accredits System slogan winner is Bruce A. Chandler, program manager sion on Accreditation of Health- nearly 15,000 health care orga- To find out more about becoming a part of our wonderful team, with the Chickasaw Nation Of- care Organizations (JCAHO) nizations and programs across please contact: fice of Environmental Health. national patient safety goals for the United States. JCAHO is an Jamie Spence, CPMSM Mr. Chandler’s winning slogan 2007, the Chickasaw Nation independent, nonprofit organi- Professional Recruiter is “Don’t Be Bullied By Germs. Health System is launching a zation that aims to continuously The Chickasaw Nation Division of Health Remember, It Just Takes Two hand hygiene campaign. improve the safety and quality of (580) 272-7272 Little Squirts To Stop Infec- JCAHO is a leading expert care provided to patients. [email protected] tion.” in establishing health care stan- To earn and maintain JCAHO “We are an approved site for I.H.S. Scholarship and Loan Repay- dards in the United States and accreditation, an organization Contributed by Karissa Pickett, ment Programs” internationally. The Joint Com- must undergo an on-site survey tribal media relations. 30 Chickasaw Times September 2007 Tishomingo wellness center dedicated REACH program targets cardiovascular health, diabetes control

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators, and Chickasaw Nation Health System employees cut the ribbon on the new Wellness Center in Tishomingo. TISHOMINGO, Okla. - The and he hopes that the people of cardio equipment, aerobics Chickasaw Nation Health Sys- Tishomingo “will embrace this and strength training. A pool tem opened the Chickasaw Na- facility and become a well com- will also be added adjacent to tion Wellness Center at 10 a.m., munity.” the wellness center in the near Monday, July 30 at 821 E. 6th Combined, the wellness cen- future. Street in Tishomingo. ters have more than 6,300 par- The wellness center hours of Governor Bill Anoatubby and ticipants and have had more than operation are: Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel 45,000 participant visits already Monday – Thursday reminisced about participating this year. The center staffers 5:30am – 8:00pm in sports practices years ago on hope to add to this number Friday Blayne Walker receives some help from his dad, the piece of property that is now greatly with the addition of the 5:30am – 7:00pm Bailey, at the Eccentric Duffer golf course in Ada. the new site of the Tishomingo Tishomingo facility. Saturday The Chickasaw Nation betes on Native Americans. Wellness Center. It is very fitting Membership to the facility is 8:00am – Noon REACH 2010 program hosted In an effort to increase physi- that a place where students once free for tribal citizens and em- Sunday Closed physical activity events on July cal activity, REACH sponsors practiced ball has transitioned ployees and is also open to com- For more information, please 26, from 5-8 p.m. at the Eccen- two to four physical activity into a facility where the entire munity members at a small fee. call (580) 387-2711. tric Duffer golf course in Ada, events per month including; community can exercise and The facility offers partici- and on July 31 from 7-9 p.m. at swimming, skating, bowling, enjoy a healthier life! pants many avenues to exer- Contributed by Karissa Pickett, the Ada Elks Lodge pool. golf and many other family- The wellness center will pro- cise including: free weights, tribal media relations. Participants played golf and oriented activities. vide education, mentoring, swam at no cost during these For more information on the monitoring, incentives and ac- events. Chickasaw Nation REACH cess to activities to promote The Oklahoma Native Ameri- 2010 program, please contact exercise, nutrition and overall can REACH 2010 Initiative Lea Caufield at (580) 310- improved health. is part of a national campaign 9661. By providing access to equip- created to reduce the burden of Contributed by Karissa Pickett, ment and services offered at the cardiovascular disease and dia- tribal media relations. three wellness centers in Ada, Ardmore and now Tishomingo, the Chickasaw Nation is hoping to help build a healthier com- munity and reduce the health disparities faced by many Native Americans today. “Today marks another mile- stone in our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people,” said Gov. Anoatubby. “We are excited that citizens in the Tishomingo area will have such a wonderful facility to utilize.” Bill Lance, CNHS administra- tor, expressed his excitement in Cooper and Shon McCage enjoy family time at the being involved with this project pool. September 2007 Chickasaw Times 31 Winners announced in Cultural Evening flyer and t-shirt design

1st place - Ms. Gwen Postoak 2nd place - Ms. Tammy Stick 3rd place - Ms. Ashlie Stick The Chickasaw Foundation sponsored a flyer and Ms. Postoak’s artwork was entitled “Remember October 2, 2007 at Kullihoma for our 6th Annual Cul- t-shirt design contest for the 2007 Cultural Evening, Our Traditions; Making New Traditions” and will tural Evening as part of the Chickasaw Festival. We and the winners for this year’s contest are: be showcased on the t-shirts and flyers for the event. will have a night full of cultural events you won’t want 1st place - Ms. Gwen Postoak - $100 Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all to miss. If you have any questions, please contact the 2nd place - Ms. Tammy Stick - $75 who entered the contest. Chickasaw Foundation at (580) 421-9030. 3rd place - Ms. Ashlie Stick - $50 Please mark your calendars to join us on Tuesday, Coleman Creek nature restoration recognizes 1830s Chickasaw crossing LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – With the southeastern border of the donated $75,000 towards the the Coleman Creek Greenway will create a “circle of life” in the help of hard hats and heavy UALR campus. The project restoration, and Johnnie Cham- Committee, and of course, the which three historical markers equipment, Chancellor Joel An- launches a substantially do- berlin, representing his family’s Audubon conservation staff, will be placed to identify the derson of the University of Ar- nor-financed project to restore foundation that contributed led by Kevin Pierson, for their creek as a stop-over along the kansas at Little Rock (UALR), Coleman Creek to its natural $30,000 for the purchase of leadership.” foot, horse, and wagon path accompanied by Little Rock state with native trees, rocks native trees for the project, at- In addition to these gifts, known as the old Southwest Mayor Mark Stodola and offi- and grasses. This area, east of tended the launch for the project the University has received a Trail – now Asher Avenue – trails cials of Audubon Arkansas, be- University Plaza, is the land- on July 19. Participants received donation valued at $135,000 where Chickasaw and Choctaw gan last week turning a five-acre scape citizens of the Chickasaw native seedlings to mark the oc- from FTN Associates, a water tribesmen, women, and children urban corner of concrete and and Choctaw nations crossed casion. resources environmental con- in the 1980s pressed westward asphalt into a creek shoreline of when they stopped for water “The restoration of Coleman sultant firm, in the form of 1,500 during the forced migration native trees and grasses. at the creek during the forced Creek is the single most impor- hours of voluntary service on the known as the Trail of Tears. A Bulldozers and other heavy migration known as the Trail tant conservation project under- Coleman Creek project. Private historical panel will mark each equipment will take down five of Tears. taken thus far in the Fourche donations will be a significant nation’s trek, and a third will unusable building in the flood Robert Shults, a board mem- Creek watershed,” said Shults. part of the funding for the proj- mark the Southwest Trail. plain of Coleman Creek on ber of Audubon Arkansas that “I want to thank Dr. Anderson, ect, according to Anderson. The undertaking is the first “Landscape engineers tell us part of the Coleman Creek this will be the biggest project Greenway Project described in of de-urbanization in the history UALR’s Master Plan to create of the state,” said Dave Millay, a 47-acre greenway reaching director of UALR’s physical the full length of campus with plant and chair of the Coleman lush vegetation, bicycle and Creek Greenway Project. walking trails, benches, beaches, UALR acquired the area be- and bridges. The restoration ing reclaimed in a 2004 land project will provide an outdoor purchase of the University Plaza laboratory for biologists, earth Shopping Center. This acquisi- scientist, and hydrologists for tion extended the footprint of the teaching and research activities campus to Asher Avenue. and will unite the campus and The initial project will include Coleman Creek with a regional removing concrete pilings, as- open space system that includes phalt, and other 20th Century the Fourche Creek Wetlands and urban construction. By the fall, War Memorial Park. Millay said, demolition will be The reclamation of the area complete, and landscaping will will also be a part of strategic begin to include grass seeding plan for the University District with native fescue, irrigation, aimed at improving life and and planting of indigenous trees business in the neighborhood that will begin to transform the surrounding the UALR campus. area. Project completion will The University District Partner- be dependent on additional ship is working to redevelop funding. areas around the campus to cre- Dan Littlefield, director of ate a dynamic urban place and UALR’s Sequoyah Research improve the quality of life for all Center said footpaths that will be persons who live, work, learn, constructed later in the project shop, and play in the area.

32 Chickasaw Times September 2007 2007-2008 Chickasaw Foundation scholarship recipients The Chickasaw Foundation Hill Group Scholarship in the biomedical/pre-medicine and ($500 per semes- the recipient of the 2002 Ann hosted its 7th annual scholarship amount of $2,000 ($1,000 per minoring in chemistry. She was ter). He will be Eubank Health Scholarship. reception on August 2, 2007 at semester). She will be attend- the recipient of the a sophomore at The Chickasaw Nation Commu- ing East Central University as a Irene C. Howard Memorial Oklahoma Chris- Robert L. Walton Memorial nity Center in Ada. Ms. Johnna senior majoring in social work Scholarship. tian University Scholarship R. Walker, Executive Director, and her minor is in counsel- majoring in me- Ms. Tawah- made special introductions ing. Ms. Chronister is a past Bank2 Banking Scholarship chanical engi- Blaine nah Love is the for the event while Mr. Ken- recipient of the 2003 Donald G. – In Memory neering. He was Morgan second recipient nedy Brown gave the welcome Gunning Scholarship, the 2005 of Mr. Robert the recipient of the Computer- for the Robert L. speech. Miss Chickasaw Monica Hill Group Scholarship and the Walton craft Corporation Scholarship. Walton Memo- Seawright and Jr. Miss Chicka- 2006 Wesley D. Brantley Jr. Ms. Emily rial Scholarship Tawahnah Love saw Nacobi Walker were pres- Scholarship. Cole is the re- Chickasaw Foundation in the amount of ent. Scholarship presentations cipient of the Grants $500. She is a graduate student were made by the Chickasaw The Hill Group Scholar- Bank2 Banking Mr. Logan attending East Central Universi- Foundation Board of Trustees ship Scholarship –In Walcher is the ty majoring in human resources and a reception followed. Mr. Joe Thom- Memory of Mr. Emily Cole fifth recipient of (administration). She is the past The following were selected as is the second Robert Walton in the amount of a $1,000 Chicka- recipient of the 2005 Wesley D. as this year recipients of the recipient of $4,000 ($2,000 per semester). saw Foundation Logan Brantley Scholarship and the 2007-2008 Chickasaw Founda- The Hill Group She will be a freshman at Okla- Grant ($500 per Walcher 2006 Chickasaw Foundation tion scholarships. Scholarship in homa State University majoring semester). He will be a fresh- General Purpose Education the amount of in management with a human man at the University of Central Scholarship. Janet Shaley James Scholar- $2,000 ($1,000 Joe Thomas resources option. Oklahoma majoring in graphic ship per semester). He will be attend- She plans to pursue a career design. Chickasaw Foundation Ms. Misty ing the University of Oklahoma as a bank manager. General Purpose Education Bennett is the re- as a freshman majoring in edu- Mary K. Moreland & Daniel Scholarship cipient of the Ja- cation. Chickasaw Foundation T. Jenks Scholarship Ms. Tina Gilm- net Shaley James Grants Ms. Johnie ore is one of two Scholarship in Colbert “Bud” Baker Schol- Ms. Tisha Cul- Dewbre is the recipients for the the amount of arship ly is one of five recipient of the Chickasaw Foun- $500. She will Misty Mr. Benjamin recipients for a Mary K. More- dation General Tina Gilmore be a freshman at Bennett Colbert is one $1,000 Chicka- land & Daniel Purpose Educa- Leeward Community College of two recipients saw Foundation T. Jenks Schol- tion Scholarship in the amount Tisha Cully majoring in pharmacy. for the Colbert Grant ($500 per arship in the Johnie of $500. She is a graduate “Bud” Baker semester). She will be a fresh- amount of $2,000 Dewbre student attending the Univer- Ann Eubank Health Schol- Scholarship in man at the University of Science ($1,000 per semester). She will sity of North Texas where she Benjamin arship the amount of Colbert and Arts of Oklahoma majoring be a senior at Southeastern Okla- is majoring in rehabilitation Mr. Benja- $1,200 ($600 per semester). He in computer science. homa State University majoring counseling. min Bigbie is will be a junior at the Univer- Chickasaw Foundation in elementary education. the recipient of sity of Oklahoma majoring in Grants Chickasaw Foundation the Ann Eubank political science (pre-law) and Ms. Emily Chickasaw Foundation Fine General Purpose Education Health Schol- minoring in Native American Dean is the sec- Arts Scholarship Scholarship arship in the Benjamin studies. ond recipient of Ms. Kirsten Ms. Kathryn amount of $500. Bigbie a $1,000 Chicka- Dorsey is the McMahon is the He will be a junior at the Uni- Colbert “Bud” Baker Schol- saw Foundation first recipient of second recipient versity of Oklahoma majoring in arship Grant ($500 per Emily Dean the Chickasaw for the Chicka- pre-medicine/economics. Mr. Dustin semester). She Foundation Fine Kristen saw Foundation Kathryn Page is the 2nd will be a sophomore at Harding Arts Scholarship Dorsey General Purpose McMahon Computercraft Corporation recipient of the University majoring in business in the amount of $1,500 ($750 Education Scholarship in the Scholarship Colbert “Bud” and marketing. per semester). She will be a amount of $500. She will be a Mr. David Baker Schol- senior at Tufts University major- graduate student at Capella Uni- Billing, Jr. is the arship in the Chickasaw Foundation ing in American studies with a versity majoring in management recipient of the amount of $1,200 Grants emphasis on Native American of nonprofit agencies. Computercraft ($600 per semes- Dustin Page Mr. Benjamin studies and fine arts with a focus Corporation ter). He will be a senior at the McGuire is the in metal working. John Bennett Herrington Scholarship in University of Oklahoma major- third recipient of Scholarship the amount of David ing in economics, history and a $1,000 Chicka- Robert L. Walton Memorial Mr. Rich- $1,500 ($750 per Billing, Jr. political science. saw Foundation Scholarship ard Heller is semester). He will be a fresh- Grant ($500 per Ms. Amber El- the recipient of man at Harvard University Lillian Fowler Memorial semester). He more is one of the John Ben- Benjamin majoring in molecular biology Scholarship will be a sopho- McGuire two recipients nett Herrington (pre-medicine). Ms. Kathryn more at the University of Ar- for the Robert L. Scholarship for a Richard Colbert is the re- kansas majoring in mechanical Walton Memo- maximum amount Heller The Hill cipient of the Lil- engineering. rial Scholarship of $10,000 annually for up to Group Scholar- lian Fowler Me- in the amount Amber two years. He will be a junior ship morial Scholar- Chickasaw Foundation of $500. She is Elmore at the University of Oklahoma Ms. Rina ship in the mount Kathryn Grants a 2nd year vo-tech student at- majoring in mechanical engi- Chronister is of $700. She will Colbert Mr. Blaine Morgan is the tending Meridian Technology neering. one of two re- Rina be a junior at the University of fourth recipient of a $1,000 Center where she is majoring in cipients for The Chronister Oklahoma majoring in zoology- Chickasaw Foundation Grant radiology technology. She was September 2007 Chickasaw Times 33 2007-2008 Chickasaw Foundation scholarship recipients Upward Bound & Educa- Bank2 Ta-os- cipient of the Pearl Carter Scott Janie Hard- Memorial Scholarship in the tional Talent Search Lead- saa-asha’ Schol- Aviation Scholarship in the wick Benson amount of $500. She will be a ership Scholar- arship amount of $1,250. He will be Memorial senior at Oklahoma State Uni- ship Ms. Mindy freshman at the University of Scholarship versity majoring in elementary Mr. Jacob Morgan-Holt is Oklahoma majoring in aero- Ms. Shalaine education with a minor in Span- Hubbard is one the third recipi- space engineering. Smith is the re- ish. of two recipients ent for the Bank2 Mindy cipient of the Shalaine Morgan-Holt for the Chicka- Ta-ossaa-asha’ Pearl Carter Janie Hardwick Smith Vinnie May saw Foundation Jacob Scholarship in the amount of Scott Aviation Benson Memorial Scholarship Humes Memo- Upward Bound Hubbard $1,000 ($500 per semester). Scholarship in the amount of $500. She will rial Scholar- & Educational Talent Search She will be a senior at Abilene Mr. Thomas be a junior at the University of ship Scholarship in the amount of Christian University majoring Luman is a con- Texas Health & Science at San Mr. Josiah $2,500 ($1,250 per semester). in finance and marketing. She tinued recipient Antonio majoring White is the re- Thomas Josiah He will be a freshman at was the recipient of the 2004 of the Pearl Cart- Luman in nursing. cipient of the White Oklahoma Christian University Native American Fund Advi- er Scott Aviation Vinnie May Humes Memorial majoring in business manage- sors Scholarship and the 2005 Scholarship in the amount of Mitch Mus- Scholarship in the amount of ment. Computercraft Corporation $1,250. He will be sophomore grove Memorial $500. He will be a senior at Scholarship. at the University of Oklahoma Scholarship Oklahoma Baptist University Upward Bound & Edu- majoring in aviation. Mr. Lu- Ms. Talina Talina majoring in health, physical ed- cational Talent Bank2 Ta-os- man was honored at the Wiley Tidmore is the Tidmore ucation and recreation K-12. Search Leader- saa-asha’ Schol- Post Spirit Award Banquet in recipient of the Mitch Mus- ship Scholar- arship January 2007. grove Memorial Scholarship in Irene C. How- ship Mr. Daniel the amount of $250. She will ard Memorial Ms. Rachel Roberts is the Bill Fryrear be a sophomore at East Central Scholarship Memorial Wilkins is the fourth recipient Daniel University majoring in business Mr. Caleb second recipient for the Bank2 Roberts Scholarship administration-finance with a Wingo is the for the Chicka- Rachel Ta-ossaa-asha’ Scholarship in Mr. Timothy minor in communication. recipient of the saw Foundation Wilkins the amount of $1,000 ($500 per Poorbaugh is the She was the recipient of the Irene C. Howard Upward Bound & Educational semester). He will be a junior first recipient of 2006 Bank2 Ta’ossaa-asha Memorial Schol- Caleb Wingo Talent Search Scholarship in at Oklahoma State University the Bill Fryrear Timothy Scholarship. arship in the amount of $8,000 Poorbaugh the amount of $2,500 ($1,250 majoring in accounting with a Memorial Schol- ($4,000 per semester). He will per semester). She will be a minor in finance. arship in the amount of $1,000 Mooniene be a senior at East Central freshman at the University of ($500 per semester). He will be Ogee Memorial University majoring in medical Central Oklahoma majoring in Donald D. a sophomore at the University Scholarship physics with a minor in math- pre-physical therapy. Gunning Me- of Alabama majoring in history Ms. Lyndee ematics. morial Scholar- with a minor in anthropology. Warren is the Bank2 Ta-os- ship He was the recipient of the recipient of the saa-asha’ Schol- Ms. Dolly 2006 Mooniene Ogee Lyndee arship Krips is the re- Dolly Krips Mary K. Moreland and Daniel Warren Mr. Jay Hus- cipient of the T. Jenks Scholarship. band is one of Donald D. Gunning Memorial four recipients Scholarship in the amount of Wesley D. Diabetes Support Group for the Bank2 $500. She will be a freshman Brantley, Jr. Ta-ossaa-asha’ at Johnson County Community Scholarship The Diabetes Support Group, co-sponsored by the Scholarship in Jay College where she will obtain Ms. Ariana Se- Chickasaw Nation and Valley View Regional Hospital Husband the amount of her associate of applied science idel is the recipi- meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month $1,000 ($500 per semester). He degree. ent of the Wesley at Valley View Regional Hospital at 6:30 p.m. will be a freshman at Lyon Col- D. Brantley, Jr. Ariana Next meeting is September 18, 2007 with guest lege majoring in business and Judicial Scholarship in the Seidel minoring in math. Scholarship amount of $500. She will be a Speaker: Dr. John Garber on the topic of eye care. – Law Student freshman at Pennsylvania State For more information, contact Melissa Vavricka- Bank2 Ta-os- Scholarship University majoring in social Conaway at (800) 851-9136 ext. 82270. saa-asha’ Schol- Mr. Brandon work. arship Little is the re- Mr. Brett cipient of the Brandon Native Ameri- Knight is the Judicial Scholar- Little can Fund Ad- second recipient Brett Knight ship – Law Student Scholarship visors Scholar- for the Bank2 Ta-ossaa-asha’ in the amount of $500. He will ship Scholarship in the amount of be a freshman at Colorado State Ms. Tamra $1,000 ($500 per semester). He University pursuing a double Shackelford is will be a junior at Oklahoma major in political science and the recipient of Tamra City University economics with an emphasis in the Native Amer- Shackelford majoring in business adminis- pre-law. ican Fund Advisors tration with a minor in political Scholarship in the amount of science. He was the recipient of Pearl Carter $500. She will be a freshman at the 2006 Computercraft Corpo- Scott Aviation East Central University major- ration Scholarship. Scholarship ing in business administration. Mr. Jared Wingo is the re- Jared Wingo 34 Chickasaw Times September 2007 ‘Its About Money’ Bank2 President likes banks’ foundation, future tions firm specializing in busi- I asked Rod what he thought look forward to the future as he ness-to-business marketing. about joining the executive team leads Native American Services, Rod is no stranger to Bank2. at Bank2 and this is what he had Government Contracting, New As a Cherokee he has a great to say: Product Development, Asset Li- appreciation for the accomplish- “I’ve watched the bank grow ability Management, and Regu- ments of the Chickasaw Nation. from some rough ideas in a latory Compliance oversight During the founding days of PowerPoint presentation to for Bank2. Please join me in Bank2 Rod was a critical advi- becoming the leading financial welcoming Rod Whitson back to sor to the Chickasaw Nation. institution serving Native Amer- Oklahoma and to our executive Once the bank was established, ica. The bank’s management leadership team at Bank2. Rod continued to work with the team and board have built a solid Ross A. Hill is CEO of Bank2. Bank2 Board of Directors facili- foundation and reputation and Bank2 is a growing $85 million tating and leading strategic plan- the bank is now poised to go to full service financial institution ning and product development. the next level. We have really with headquarters in Oklahoma He has been with us every step only just tapped the potential City, Okla. Bank2 is owned of the way. I guess it is fair to market in Indian Country. I’m 100% by the Chickasaw Nation. Bank2 President Rod Whitson, left, and Bank2 CEO say that he has worked himself excited to be associated with a It’s About Money is published Ross Hill. into a full time job! Having him bank whose sole purpose is to monthly by Bank2 as a finan- By ROSS HILL of Commerce and without ques- on board says much about the help people build better lives. cial service to members of the Chief Executive Officer tion one of the fastest growing type of organization we have It is obvious Bank2 fulfills its Chickasaw Nation. To learn Bank2 minority-owned banks in the become. Men of his caliber are purpose dozens of times each more about the many great Since 2001 the Chickasaw nation with over $85 million in hard to come by. His knowledge day.” financial services and Bank2 Nation has been building one assets. and experience in banking, busi- As a seasoned banker, busi- home loan programs designed of the fastest growing Native Bank2 has seen incredible suc- ness growth strategies, branding, ness leader, strategic planner, especially for Native Americans, American banks in the country. cess. While it would be easy to strategic planning and marketing critical thinker and Native call toll-free nationwide, 1-877- Day-after-day the dream of im- be satisfied with all that has been is unparalleled. It will be excit- American, Rod Whitson is the 409-2265 or online at www. proving financial opportunities accomplished, doing so would ing to see him help us continue perfect person to step into the bank2.biz in Indian Country is recognized leave many dreams unfulfilled. our growth at Bank2. role of President at Bank2. We at Bank2. Today more than 50 From the beginning and as the percent of Bank2’s business is bank has grown, I have served in Indian Country. Bank2 was in the capacity of President and Dream of owning your own home? founded on the principle of CEO. It has been my honor and CHUKA CHUKMASI is a secondary market Conventional Native Americans helping Na- privilege to do so. As the bank Loan for Chickasaw Citizens and Chickasaw Nation Employees. tive Americans. That principle began to explore additional op- The CNDHTD can assist you with down payment and closing continues as the driving force portunities, it became clear we costs. Qualified borrowers invest as little as $500.00. We offer behind everything we do at must divide and conquer if we expanded underwriting guidelines that allow those with less than Bank2. are to obtain our full potential. perfect credit to be approved. There are no income guidelines. Starting a bank is never easy. It is for this reason that I am Maximum loan amount is $359,650.00 and the minimum is It takes courage, commitment, proud to announce that Rod $10,000. In addition we can assist with refinancing for homeown- vision and financial resources. Whitson has joined Bank2 as ers who want to lower their interest rates and or payments. The course for Bank2 stan- our new President. No, I am dards were set when Gov. Bill not planning to fade off into the NEW CONSTRUCTION LOANS: Are you interested in building Anoatubby and the Chicka- sunset. I wouldn’t miss where your own home? If you have been approved for your 30 year financing, saw Nation determined to es- we are heading for anything in Housing Counseling & Loan Services can provide an interim construction tablish a financial institution the world. I’m excited now more loan for you to build your home. This program is open to Chickasaws devoted to meeting the needs than ever knowing we are adding and employees of the Chickasaw Nation anywhere in the State of Okla- of Native Americans. No one talent like Rod to our executive homa. The interest rate on the construction loan is only 5%, the term is ever dreamed that within six team. I will maintain my role 6 months and be prepared to make interest payments on the construction short years Bank2 would be the as Bank2’s CEO while Rod as- loan during construction. Please call us for further information. number one provider of HUD- sumes the duties associated with 184 loans to Native Americans being our President. Rod most HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM: Do you need within the region, recognized recently served as President of to make improvements to your home but just don’t have the money? as a top business leader by the The Townsend Agency in San Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing & Tribal Development’s Home State American Indian Chamber Diego, a marketing communica- Improvement Loan Program may be the answer. Maximum loan amount is $30,000.00; interest rate is 5% and maximum term is 10 years. You must be able to qualify for the loan, must have fee simple title and cannot already have a 2nd mortgage for home improvements. Available only for Chickasaws and employees of the Chickasaw Nation in the State of Oklahoma. Work must be completed by a licensed contractor. Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing & Tribal Development Kay Perry Kyra Childers Director, GML, CHEC 901 North Country Club CHEC (580) 421-8856 P.O. Box 788 (580) 421-8817 Summer Stick Ada, OK 74820 Robert Ingram Section Head, CHEC Loan Counselor (580) 421-8862 (580) 421-8867 September 2007 Chickasaw Times 35 Historic 1959 tribal meeting at Ada’s Aldridge Hotel By RICHARD GREEN to reclaim and revitalize tribal Overton, would someday feel be no closer to reality than it was of Congress and the BIA. government. the call to lead the tribe. when they began meeting nearly Oddly, the man who did more Contributing Writer The elders were interested in Now at the Aldridge coffee a decade previously. They had to breathe life into the Chicka- One of the most important James in no small part because shop, Humes would find out if no Plan B. saw democratic movement was events in twentieth century he was the son-in-law of one of his prayers had been answered. *** the Choctaw chief, Harry J.W. Chickasaw history occurred them, the Reverend Jess Humes, Not a lot of background infor- The last tribal election sanc- Belvin. Known to friend and foe in Ada’s Aldridge Hotel, very whose political experience ex- mation was required at the meet- tioned by the tribe and the U.S. alike as Jimmy, Belvin actively likely in 1959. Despite the ceeded the others. But even ing because Humes and James was in 1904. Afterward, the gov- campaigned for chief in a non- importance of the event, it has more to the point, James was a had undoubtedly discussed the ernor of the tribe was selected by binding election in 1946 against not been commemorated by the handsome, well-educated and situation and the need. However, the President every two years. Chief Will Durant. Belvin won, tribe or by Ada, even though well-spoken nearly full-blood it was unlikely that James had Upon the death of Governor but Durant received the appoint- the city’s website documents Chickasaw. made up his mind in advance. Douglas H. Johnston in 1939, ment. Subsequently, Belvin the building’s historic status in Humes, Abijah Colbert and Otherwise, he could have simply Floyd Maytubby was selected. persuaded key members of other ways. the Rev. Jonas Imotichey defi- told Jess that he had accepted He got the job because he had Congress and Interior officials to The event received no pub- nitely were at the meeting. the request of the elders and the influential friends in Oklahoma sanction a referendum for chief licity, in part, because no date James said possibly others were meeting would not have been and Washington, D.C. Although in 1948. Belvin won again, and has been attached to it. The there, but he couldn’t recall for needed. technically the president made this time the will of tribal mem- participants knew the meeting sure. They met probably in the That the meeting was about to the appointment, it had be- bers was not ignored and Belvin they were attending could be Aldridge Hotel’s ground floor convene meant that it was neces- come senatorial patronage and received the appointment. important, but they weren’t coffee shop, likely on a Saturday sary either because James had Maytubby was reappointed Belvin was also head of the aware that they might be mak- (a day off for James) in the late to be persuaded or because the because he remained popular Choctaw-Chickasaw Confed- ing history. summer or fall. others wanted to be sure he was with Oklahoma’s two senators eration, and as such, he began Fortunately, the man who in Jess Humes would have made the right man, or both. Colbert and Bureau of Indian Affairs encouraging Chickasaws to 1992 was the only survivor of the introductory remarks as he and Imotichey trusted Humes’s (BIA) officials. petition the government for the the meeting not only told me was presenting his son-in-law to judgment, but taking on leader- By 1950, he was not popular right to elect their own governor. about the Aldridge session but the group. Humes had married ship of a fledgling grass-roots with Chickasaws. In fairness, In response, Maytubby wrote to also put the event in historical James’s mother, Vinnie May, in organization would be very probably most Chickasaws Senator Robert Kerr (D-OK), context. 1956. At the time, Humes had time-consuming and require didn’t even know who he was. pointing out that an election was That informant was Overton been grooming his son, Rusty extraordinary commitment and But Jess Humes, who had been impractical, as Chickasaws were James who I was interviewing Humes, to lead Chickasaws to dedication. Moreover, Overton an advisor to Gov. Johnston and scattered throughout the country, that fall in my initial assignment a tribal renaissance. But three was just 34 years old, he had a repeatedly tried to work with and that an election would be too to research the tribe’s history. He days after the wedding, Rusty full-time job, a wife and young Gov. Maytubby, had come to expensive. For good measure, he told me that a group of Chicka- fell off an oil rig and was killed. daughter, he lived in Oklahoma believe rank and file Chickasaws mentioned that he was doing a saw elders asked him to meet Soon after the funeral, Jess told City - 100 miles from Ada - and could benefit from a change at very fine job as governor. with them to discuss organizing Vinnie May that he had begun to he had no experience dealing the top. Furthermore, Maytubby Maytubby also complained and leading a grass-roots effort pray that his “new son,” with politicians or the federal was in office technically to close to sympathetic federal officials government. out tribal affairs. But the same about Belvin’s “meddling” in On the other hand, he was very had been true of Gov. Johnston, tribal affairs. It is obvious in smart, a quick learner and good who nonetheless had held tribal the correspondence between listener, personable and very meetings and tried to be helpful Maytubby and Paul Fickinger, a ambitious. Certainly he was well though he had little real power. BIA area director in Muskogee, prepared to make a good living The Chickasaw democratic that both men detested Belvin. for his family. In fact, he already reformist movement probably Yet, he, like other modern, well- was. He had recently moved the began in September 1951. That’s educated Indian leaders, knew family from Shattuck, in west- when Chickasaws met at Seeley that the times were changing. ern Oklahoma, where he had Chapel, north of Tishomingo, American Indians were begin- been a teacher and elementary and passed a resolution to Presi- ning to demand a say in the way school principal, to Oklahoma dent Harry Truman asking that their tribes were governed. City. He was now the state sales he withhold the reappointment One was Myrtle Creason, also manager for Compton’s Pictured of Maytubby until a tribal elec- with the Choctaw-Chickasaw Encyclopedia, at a salary double tion could be held similar to Confederation. In 1952, she the $6,000 he had been paid as a the one that the Choctaws had wrote Senator Kerr asking him school principal. Plus, he had a conducted in 1948. Truman to intervene so that tribes could company car. On the plus side, probably never saw the tele- begin selecting their own tribal his schedule required him to gram; such appointments were leaders “without interference spend about one-fourth of his handled administratively by the or sanction of the [Indian] Bu- travel time in the old Chickasaw Interior department. In any case, reau.” and Choctaw nations. the resolution was ignored and Ironically, the tribal awak- As they shook hands and took Maytubby was reappointed in ening was occurring as the their seats around the table, October. Eisenhower Administration a certain amount of tension On the telegram, Humes had was attempting to terminate must have been palpable. Was been identified as chairman. tribal governments in favor of Overton James their man? If Though physically imposing at assimilating Indians into the he seemed to be, would he ac- six feet three inches, Humes was cept their offer? If the answer a gentle, soft-spoken man who to either question was no, they preferred to make his points in realized that their goal of revital- concise, reasonable hand-writ- See Aldridge Hotel, page izing the Chickasaw tribe would ten letters to selected members 37 36 Chickasaw Times September 2007

2007 Hall of Fame Inductees, continued from page 1 honor each of these outstanding standing contributions on behalf She added that the Chickasaw tee for the Chickasaw Nation. inductee, his wondered why he Chickasaw citizens,” said Gov. of Indian people. way of sharing and caring for Mr. Stephens was the first gam- was being honored for doing his Anoatubby. “We have all reaped Browning served as super- one another had sustained the ing commissioner for the Chick- job, which was something he the benefits of the contributions intendent of the local BIA tribe through many genera- asaw Nation. He also served as enjoyed doing. these men and women have Agency from 1979 to 1993. tions. chairman and vice-chairman of “I think it’s really indicative made in the fields of literature, He assisted in establishing “When faced with difficult the Oklahoma Indian Gaming of who we are as Native people culture and government. Chickasaw Nation compacts for times, they shared all they had. Association. and as Chickasaw people that “It is one of the most gratify- control of many BIA programs. This was more than an act of Mrs. Stephens-WallaceWal- we take pride not in what we do, ing duties of my job to recognize He also helped estab- kindness, rather it was a way of lace said she and her family were but in where we come from - in individuals such as these who lish the Chickasaw Nation life,” she said. “These acts have “very touched” by the honor. our families and in our tribe,” embody all the best qualities of health clinic in Ardmore. sustained us and allowed us to She said that her father would he said. Chickasaw people.” Mr. Browning said he had dealt survive.” be very pleased to see the prog- “It’s up to the tribe to recog- Each of the inductees ex- with many tribes in his long ca- Mr. Stephens served on the ress the tribe has made in recent nize the accomplishments of pressed their pride in being reer, and feels “very fortunate” original steering committee years. those within the tribe who bring Chickasaw and gratitude for to have been involved in the which wrote the by-laws of “While he would never take great credit to the tribe, and the award. progress the Chickasaw Nation the Chickasaw Nation in 1978. credit for any of this, we can’t we’ve done just that this eve- Ms. Hogan is a poet, short sto- has made in recent decades. He served two terms as a help but believe that his vision ning. And I’m deeply humbled ry writer, novelist, playwright, “It’s my opinion that the Chickasaw tribal legislator and hard work so many years an honored to participate in that and essayist. She has played a Chickasaws are the most adapt- and was the first chairper- ago somehow built a portion of and be part of this.” prominent role in the develop- able, practical, aggressive of son of that legislative body. the foundation of what we see ment of contemporary Native all the Indian tribal groups I He was director of cultural here tonight,” she said. American poetry and prose. have ever encountered. And I resources and served as chair- Mr. Herrington said when he Contributed by Tony Choate, Her novel “Mean Spirit” was a am proud to be Chickasaw.” man of the cultural commit- was chosen as a Hall of Fame tribal media relations. finalist for a Pulitzer in 1990 and he said. won an Oklahoma Book Award Mrs. Brown is a fluent speaker for Fiction in 1991. She was of the Chickasaw language and Directory established for tribal entrepreneurs awarded the Lifetime Achieve- has considerable knowledge of A directory of businesses tion, as well as information on would like to be listed in the ment Award from the Native Chickasaw history and culture. owned by Chickasaws is being the goods or services provided directory should provide the Writers’ Circle of the Americas She serves on the Chickasaw created to help promote eco- by the business. information requested on the in 1998. Other awards are too Language Committee, the Chick- nomic opportunity for tribal In addition to a printed direc- form below via email to vicky. numerous to list. asaw Nation Historical society entrepreneurs. tory, a web site will be created [email protected] or com- Ms. Hogan gave much of the and the tribal election board. There is no cost to be listed to enable electronic access to all plete the form below and return credit for her success to her an- She also makes use of her in the directory, which will in- information. to The Chickasaw Times, P.O. cestors, her family and friends knowledge in her work as a clude the name of the business, Chickasaws with a CDIB who Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821. who shared their experiences consultant to Wickliffe Mounds contact and location informa- and their spiritual connection Archeological Site in Kentucky, CHICKASAW NATION BUSINESS DIRECTORY to the land. the Union County Historical and “This award is for our line of Genealogical Museum in Mis- ancestors and us as a part of our sissippi, and The Old Post Office Date of submission: Regional Chickasaw Council: ongoing Chickasaw history.” Museum also in Mississippi. she said Mrs. Brown began her re- Company Name: Mr. Browning began his career marks in Chickasaw, then trans- Parent Company name (if applicable): with the BIA at age 19. In 1991, lated them into English. he received the Meritorious Ser- “By having intelligent leader- Mailing Address: vice Award from the Department ship to direct our nation on the City, State, Zip: of the Interior in recognition of right trail, we Chickasaws have his dedicated service and out- come a long way,” she said. Street Address: HORSESHOEING Phone Number: Fax Number: Shawn Williams Email address: (580) 622-2876: (580) 320-3125: (580) 622-3316 Owner’s Name: Owner’s Title: Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur Area Other contact person: Chickasaw Citizen

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Aldridge Hotel, continued from page 35 American melting pot. When the by Bobby Page Boyd, appar- was about to expire, they would them down. But he said what he rose and shook hands. Reverend Interior department informed ently the first time that a name write letters requesting the right meant was that he wouldn’t even Humes asked them to bow their Chief Belvin that the tribe no other than Maytubby’s had been to have a tribal referendum like think of taking on such a task by heads and closed the meeting longer needed a full-time chief, advanced for governor. the Choctaws. himself. with a benediction in Chicka- he contacted Congressman Carl Born in Wapanucka, Boyd But they were always told that Then he told them, “I will do saw. In the tribe’s long history, Albert, whose Third district headed west for a movie career. the difference was that a large it if I have your active support. a bright new chapter was begin- encompassed almost the entire Though he said he had appeared percentage of Choctaws backed We would have quarterly com- ning. Choctaw Nation and a portion in two movies, he returned Chief Belvin. The Chickasaw munity meetings throughout ***** of the Chickasaw Nation. Albert to Oklahoma and said that he approach seemed to be “any- the Chickasaw Nation, find out Postscript: With the help of favored tribal democracy and, graduated from Oklahoma City body but Maytubby,” which In- what’s on people’s minds and Humes, Imotichey, Colbert, working behind the scenes, University in 1956. In between terior found unacceptable. They ask for their support.” It would Chief Belvin and many others, helped Belvin remain full-time jobs, he came to believe that needed someone to campaign be a true grass-roots movement, Overton James organized and chief. Floyd Maytubby wasn’t doing for the nomination who could he said, and if it “got big enough led the grass-roots movement. Meanwhile, the Chickasaws anything for tribal members, galvanize wide-spread action and active enough, the govern- Over the next four years, the founded the Chickasaw Tribal so he decided to campaign for among the tribal members. ment wouldn’t be able to roll movement grew and became Council (CTC) at Seeley Cha- the selection. Though the idea There are no notes of the over us or ignore us.” more influential and effective. pel in 1954. Representing the was his own, Imotichey and a meeting, but it is likely that It would be uphill, he contin- In the fall of 1963, Overton new council, Humes and Col- few others wrote letters in his rather than tell James that he was ued. “Maytubby obviously has James was named governor by bert signed a letter calling for behalf. His own letters to fed- their only hope, they accentu- the support of the people who President John F. Kennedy and Maytubby’s immediate resig- eral officials were badly writ- ated the positive. If he would have kept him there for almost was sworn in at Seeley Chapel nation. They cited “negligence ten and contained unsupported be willing to dedicate himself to twenty years. But with your on October 17. The first tribal of duty” and “failure to protect statements. Among others, he the task of organizing and lead- help, I will commit up to ten election was held in 1971 and the rights and interests of the claimed that petitions written ing a grass-roots campaign, he years to this effort.” Gov. James was repeatedly tribe,” but provided no details. over the last dozen years had would succeed. Jimmy Belvin Ten years!? Such a pledge reelected until his retirement in They sent a copy of the resolu- been “endorsed by 99% of the had succeeded. must have been music to their 1987. Since then, he has been tion to Sen. Kerr who asked an Chickasaws” but charged that James told them the job they ears. Each man solemnly pro- governor emeritus of the tribe. aide to find out from Maytubby “someone stops them” before were describing was much too claimed his support. Then they what the “rukus” [sic] is about.” they are received. big for one man. And he had a No follow-up correspondence When Maytubby got word of new full-time job that paid very was found in Kerr’s papers and Boyd’s campaign, he wrote to well. He couldn’t jeopardize Maytubby’s personal papers Fickinger that Boyd had been this new position or sell his have never been found and may in Hollywood posing as the new company short. So it may have been destroyed. Chickasaw vice-chief and had have seemed that he was turning In 1955 the CTC submitted been involved in shady oil deals. two petitions asking for tribal Whether or not Boyd was a con elections. One was signed by man, Maytubby didn’t need to 227 Chickasaws and the other by smear his potential opponent. 213. Fickinger wrote that tribal Boyd told me in 1993 that he referendums were “unjustified.” had been interested in the job Maytubby wrote that Belvin, as primarily for the money, but an outside agitator, was respon- when he discovered that the sible for the petitions, which governor’s salary was only was partially true, but added, $3,000, he began to lose inter- erroneously, that no Chickasaw est, and when no groundswell had ever lodged any complaint of support materialized, his with him about the way he was campaign fizzled out. conducting tribal business. *** Maytubby’s term would be During the discussion at the up in October and he had lined Aldridge meeting, Overton up numerous influential en- James asked about making a dorsements. By contrast, the concerted effort to educate the CTC and Choctaw-Chickasaw governor. It had been tried, they Confederation were not pro- said. Why, just recently, Humes moting a candidate and seemed said, they had invited Maytubby disorganized. A letter was sent to Seeley Chapel. He surprised asking for a tribal referendum them by saying he would be for governor, but by the time it there. But he showed up very was received, Maytubby already late, and stayed for less than a had been reappointed. half hour. If the leaders were discour- Jess Humes explained to his aged after more than five years son-in-law that although May- of fruitless labor, it didn’t show. tubby wasn’t doing anything They may have shared the wide- for Chickasaws, he also wasn’t spread Indian belief that things violating any laws or behav- happen when they are sup- ing scandalously. So the elders posed to happen. In 1958, Jonas lacked grounds which federal Imotichey sent a short note to officials would understand to Rep. Albert asking that May- have him removed. That was tubby be replaced the next year why whenever Maytubby’s term 38 Chickasaw Times September 2007 Resolutions, continued from page 7 Commencing at the Southeast will include appropriate col- tion approves Governor Bill Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott and has served the community corner of the NE/4 of said Sec- laboration with the Chickasaw Anoatubby’s reappointment of Colbert well, but the increase of the tion 9; thence N 00°32’26” W Nation Information Technology Mr. Tim Colbert to the Board General Resolution Number participants has outgrown the along the East line of said NE/4 a Department, Chickasaw Nation of Directors of RSE Enterprises, 24-056 capacity of the building to pro- distance of 598.77 feet; thence S Division of Treasury and various Inc. Mr. Colbert will fill the Approval of Development vide adequate service to our el- 89°27’34” W a distance of 16.50 departments of the Chickasaw second of three (3) seats on the Budget Amendment ders. As the Chickasaw Nation feet to a point on the Western Nation Health System. Board of Directors of the com- Ardmore Senior Center prospers, we seek to enhance the Statutory Section Line Right-of- Requested by: Gover- pany which was purchased by Remodel programs and facilities for our Way, said point being the point of nor Bill Anoatubby the Chickasaw Nation on May Explanation: The Chickasaw elders. The building needs to beginning; thence N 38°57’14” Presented by: 8, 2007. Mr. Colbert will fill Nation holds its elders in high be expanded so the program can W a distance of 200.55 feet; Dean McManus, Committee an unexpired three-year term, esteem and, through the Divi- grow and benefit the Ardmore thence N 25°15’25” W a dis- Chair Human Resources Com- beginning with the ratification sion of Aging, helps to enhance and Carter County Area. tance of 183.96 feet; thence mittee of appointment, and ending on their quality of life by providing Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, N 16°43’17” W a distance of Judy Goforth Parker, Com- October 1, 2009. programs and facilities geared Governor 1150.84 feet; thence N 09°40’20” mittee Chair Land Development Mr. Colbert’s Vita is attached for their specific needs and Presented by: Holly Easter- W a distance of 604.34 feet to a Committee hereto. desires. ling, Committee Chair Finance point the Southern Statutory Sec- Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Requested by: Governor Bill This resolution approves the Committee tion Line Right-of-Way and the Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Anoatubby amendment to the Development Judy Goforth Parker, Com- point of ending. Said point being Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Presented by: Dean Budget for the Ardmore Senior mittee Chair Land Development 16.50 feet South and 634.59 feet Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Committee Chair Center Remodel, Project Num- Committee West of the Northeast corner of McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Human Resources Committee ber 20-0052-05 in the amount Yes votes: Beth Alexander, said Section 9; said described Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Judy Goforth Parker, Com- of $604,659.00. The Chickasaw Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Easement containing 2.46 acres, Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott mittee Chair Land Development Nation Division of Aging is Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary more or less. Colbert Committee using this facility to serve hot, Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean Property Location: Garvin General Resolution Number Yes votes: Beth Alexander, nutritious meals to elders, and to McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, County, Oklahoma 24-053 Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Holly provide a facility for social in- Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Use: Pipeline right-of-way to Gubernatorial Appointment Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Don- teraction through games, crafts, Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott Cimmarron Gathering, LP. to the Board of Directors na Hartman, Dean McManus, etc. This is an older Senior Site Colbert Requested by: Bill of RSE Enterprises, Inc. Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Anoatubby, Governor Mr. Brian Campbell Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Presented by: Explanation: This resolu- Steve Woods, Judy Goforth-Parker, Commit- tion approves Governor Bill Abstain: Tim Colbert, Scott tee Chair Land Development Anoatubby’s reappointment of Colbert Committee Mr. Brian Campbell to the board General Resolution Number Judy Goforth Parker, Com- of directors of RSE Enterprises, 24-055 mittee Chair Land Development Inc. Mr. Campbell will fill the Gubernatorial Appointment Committee first of three (3) seats on the to the Board of Directors Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Board of Directors of the com- of RSE Enterprises, Inc. Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim pany which was purchased by Mr. John Elliott Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary the Chickasaw Nation on May Explanation: This resolu- Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean 8, 2007. Mr. Campbell will fill tion approves Governor Bill McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, an unexpired three-year term, Anoatubby’s reappointment of Wanda Blackwood Scott, David beginning with the ratification Mr. John Elliott to the Board of Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott of appointment, and ending on Directors of RSE Enterprises, Colbert October 1, 2010. Inc. Mr. Elliott will fill the General Resolution Number Mr. Campbell’s Vita is at- third of three (3) seats on the 24-052 tached hereto. Board of Directors of the com- Complete Chiropractic Care Authorization for Chicka- Requested by: Governor Bill pany which was purchased by saw Nation Health System to Anoatubby the Chickasaw Nation on May Medicare, Most Apply for Indian Health Presented by: Dean 8, 2007. Mr. Elliott will fill Insurances Accepted! Service Tribal Management McManus, Committee Chair an unexpired three-year term, Grant Human Resources Committee beginning with the ratification 204 E. Main • Tishomingo, Okla. Application Due Date: Au- Judy Goforth Parker, Com- of appointment, and ending on Office Hours: gust 3,2007 mittee Chair Land Development October 1, 2008. Mon. thur Fri. - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;Sat. Appointments Only Amount Requested: Ap- Committee Mr. Elliott’s Vita is attached proximately $100,000 per year Yes votes: Beth Alexander, hereto. (580) 371-2227 for three years; estimated total Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim Requested by: Gover- “A Chickasaw Tribal Member” funding of $300,000. Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary nor Bill Anoatubby Matching Requirements: Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean Presented by: Dean None McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, McManus, Committee Chair Project Period: January 1, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Human Resources Committee 2008, through December 31, Woerz, Steve Woods, Scott Judy Goforth Parker, Com- 2011 Colbert mittee Chair Land Development Project Abstract: The Chick- General Resolution Number Committee asaw Nation Health System will 24-054 Yes votes: Beth Alexander, hire contractors to develop, test, Gubernatorial Appointment Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tim and install this system and to the Board of Directors Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary provide training to Chickasaw of RSE Enterprises, Inc. Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean Mr. Tim Colbert Nation staff performing sup- McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Chickasaw Citizen port activities. This initiative Explanation: This resolu- Wanda Blackwood Scott, David September 2007 Obituaries 39 Ron Jarman officiating. Company of the Army Air Corps Becky Lynn Fife Evelyn “Bicy” Stanley James Mrs. Lempera was born No- in North Africa and southern vember 21, 1921, at Kenefic, Italy. Berry Sweeney Okla., to Nora E. Goforth and He married Bernice Harris Loris V. Barberousse. of Madill in 1946. They lived Stanley James Sweeney, 27, She was a graduate of Antlers and farmed in Lebanon, until died June 9, 2007. Funeral High School and joined the U.S. relocating to Fort Worth in 1951, services were June 14, 2007 Army in February of 1944 where where he retired from Bell-Tex- at Red Fork Baptist Church, she met her future husband, tron in 1986. Tulsa, with Rev. Johnny Horner George R. Lempera. In 1945 He enjoyed working with officiating. Burial followed they were married at Florida. wood and designed and built in Memorial Park Cemetery, She was retired from civil wooden WWII airplane mod- Tulsa. service. Mrs. Lempera was a els that he loved to give to Mr. Sweeney was born June member of the Antlers Method- children, and knives that he 3, 1980 at Tulsa, to Stanley ist Church. gave to friends and family. His “Roscoe” Sweeney and Brenda She was preceded in death by hobbies also included cartoon (Burch) Sweeney. He was raised her parents; husband; and broth- sketches, painting, taxidermy, in Berryhill, Okla. er-in-law, Don W. Burkhart. cross-word puzzles, and pho- He was a 1999 graduate of She is survived by a sister, Sue tography. He maintained contact Berryhill High School and at- Burkhart, Norman; a brother, with his Army buddies through- tended Tulsa Technology Cen- Becky Lynn Fife, 11, died Evelyn “Bicy” Berry, 82, died Loris V. Barberousse, Jr., of out the years and participated ter, where he became a certified August 3, 2007. Funeral services June 2, 2007 at Ardmore, Okla. South Carolina; three nephews, in reunions of the 1149 Quarter welder. He was employed at were Aug. 8, 2007 at Shaw and Services were June 6, 2007 at Sonny Burkhart, Oklahoma Master Company until the few Redman Measurement as a Sons Funeral Chapel with inter- Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, City, Tommy Burkhart and Jim- remaining members were unable welder and worked as a truck ment ainTerrace Heights Memo- with Pastor Billy Smith officiat- my Burkhart, both of Norman; to travel long distances. driver part time. rial Park, Yakima, Wash. ing. Burial followed in Rose Hill four great-nieces and nephews; He adored his grandchildren, He married Christy (Moree) Becky was born and raised in Cemetery, Ardmore. and two great-great-nieces. family, and friends, and regard- Sweeney on October 18, 2003, Yakima, and attended Ahtanum Mrs. Berry was born Dec. 21, less where he lived he consid- in Eureka Springs, Ark. Valley Elementary School. 1924 to Robert W. and Ruby ered the hills, creeks, and fields He was preceded in death by Becky lived life to the fullest, (Eddington) McCurtain. of southern Oklahoma to be his his parents, Stanley “Roscoe” John Williford slowing down only long enough She married Cecil Berry, Sr., home. Sweeney and Brenda (Burch) to admire the wildflowers and July 4, 1946 at Gainesville, John Williford of Fort Worth, He was preceded in death Sweeney; grandparents, George occasional butterfly. She loved Texas. Texas died July 26, 2007, at the by his parents, Dink and Rosie Burch and Beulah Talley. spending time with her brothers, She worked for many years age of 87 years. Willidord; his wife, Bernice; a He is survived by his wife, cousins, aunts, and uncles and until her retirement in house- He was born August 8, 1919, son, Joseph; a brother, Ruben Christy; a son, Wyatt; two sis- going to grandma and grandpa’s keeping at Lake Murray Lodge. in Lebanon, Okla., to Dink Ellis Williford; and two sisters, Verna ters, Jessica and Brenda “Dee” house. Her greatest joy in life She enjoyed being with people Williford and original Chicka- Cobb and Rena Bell Friday. Sweeney; brothers, Malcolm was playing soccer. Becky loved and visiting in the Chicka- saw enrollee Rosie McLish He is survived by a daughter, Sweeney, Jason Apple, Buddy her team and coaches. She was saw language with family and Williford, a direct descendant Sandra Williams and husband Apple and wife Candie; grand- passionate about her faith and friends. She was an avid gar- of Edmond Pickens, who was Pat; a son, Greg Williford and parents, Jim and Margie Swee- loved going to AWANA at the dener and was fond of wild a Chickasaw leader during the wife Marilyn; and daughter- ney; nieces and nephews; and Wiley Union Church. onions. In her youth she loved removal from ancestor lands and in-law Peggy Williford, all of numerous aunts, uncles, and She is survived by her par- riding horses and in her later during the establishment of the Fort Worth; sisters, Pauline cousins. ents, Chad and Nancy (Leslie) years she enjoyed spoiling her Nation in Indian Territory. Adkins of Madill, and Lorena Pallbearers were Malcolm Fife; brothers Bobby Holeton grandchildren and shopping for Mr. Williford attended Bethel Wooley of DeSoto, Texas; nine Sweeney, Jason Apple, Buddy and Ricky Fife, all of Yakima; them. She will be remembered and Madill (OK) public schools grandchildren; and seven great- Apple, Bob Sweeney, Jake grandparents Helen and Danny for her love of children and as a and Chilocco Indian board- grandchildren. Thurman, and Jared Inhofe. Leslie, Wendie and Hank Fal- wonderful mother and mother- ing school. He served in CCC A proud member of the Chick- Honorary pallbearers were Jim lert all of Cowiche, Wash., and in-law. Camp in southern Oklahoma, asaw Nation, Mr. Williford was Sweeney Jr., Daniel Duran, Chuck Fife, of Yakima; great- She was preceded in death by and served his country in WWII buried in the Keel Cemetery, Lucas Hale, Jake Southerland, grandmothers Dorothy Fuss, of her parents; husband; a grand- with the 1149th Quarter Master near Lebanon, July 31, 2007. Naches, Wash., and Sparky Fife child, Tonya Rhae Berry Post- Jason Bradford, and Chris Mel- of Selah, Wash.; an uncle, Terry oak; and a great-great-grand- land. Leslie and his son Trevor Leslie, child, Leciea Destiny Ingram. Stanley liked the outdoors, in- of Cowiche; an aunt, Kori Fife She is survived by a son, Cecil cluding hunting and fishing. He and her children Dezarhae, Na- Berry, Jr., and wife, Alice; four loved children and really en- thaniel, Junior and Enrique, all daughters, Phylis Berry, Delores joyed spending time with his of Naches, Wash.; and numerous Cordova and husband, Ignacia son. great aunts, uncles, cousins and “Nacho,” Nina Molina and hus- We will miss him, and never countless friends. band, Pedro, and Hazel Berry, all forget the memories he has left She was preceded in death by of Ardmore; 18 grandchildren; us. her uncle, James Danny Les- and 37 great-grandchildren. lie; great-grandparents Walter Bearers were Michael Berry, Yvonne B. Remington Law Enforcement Armor Armor Glock Beretta Benelli “Pete” Leslie, Fannine (Riley) Erin Berry, Morgan Lee, Pedro Leslie, George Fife, and Leslie Molina, Jorge Soto, Francisco Schauer; great-great-grandpar- Gutierrez, Ignacio Cordova, Lempera ents, Nannie (Wade) Leslie, Eric Molina and Jesse Molina. Yvonne B. Lempera, 85, of DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY?? Will Leslie, Lester and Nancy Norman, Okla., died Sunday, Buchanan, Charles Heath and July 29, 2007, at Norman. Grave- Call John Colbert & Associates Helen (Lisle) Heath; and many side Services were August 1, aunts, uncles, and cousins. 2007, at Antlers City Cemetery 1 (877) 579-6800 in Antlers, Okla., with Reverend 2007 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival 40 September 2007

EVENT VENUE DATE TIME Jr. Olympics THS Sept. 29 9:30 a.m.-2 pm Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball Tournament MSC/JCSC Sept. 29 - Sept. 30 9 a.m. Golf Tournament Winstar Golf Course Sept. 29 2:45p.m.-UntilFinished Chickasaw Princess Pageant Ada Cougar Activity Center Oct. 1 6 p.m. Cultural Tours, Cultural Demonstrations/ Youthful Celebration Capitol Grounds (West Lot) Oct.2-Oct. 5 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids’ Fun to Learn Tent/ Pennington Park Oct.2-Oct.5 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Chickasaw Nation Senior Arts & Crafts Capitol Grounds (West Lot) Oct. 3-Oct. 6 9 am-2 pm12:00pm-5 pm Cultural Evening Kullihoma – Ada Oct. 2 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Arts and Culture Awards MSC (Ballroom) Oct. 4 6 p.m. until finished Gospel Singing Capitol Grounds (West Lot) Oct. 6 2 p.m.-4p.m. JC Riding Club Rodeo Tee Pee Arena (Tishomingo) Oct.5- Oct. 6 8 p.m.- Until Finished Fast Pitch Softball Tournaments MSC/JCSC Oct. 6-Oct.7 9 a.m. (Women’s & Men’s) Jo. Co. Sports Complex/MSC C h i c k a s a w C i t i z e n s Registration MSC Oct. 6 8 a.m. State of the Nation Address Fletcher Auditorium- MSC Oct. 6 9 a.m.-Until Finished Chickasaw Artists Exhibition Grounds behind Capitol Oct. 5-Oct.6 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Band Day Extravaganza THS Oct. 6 11:30 a.m. -5 p.m. Parade Main Street Oct. 6 11:30 a.m. - Until Finished Chickasaw White House Tours Emet Oct. 6 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Cultural Demonstrators Capitol Grounds (West Lot) Oct. 6 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Chickasaw Lunch MSC Campus Oct. 6 Noon Pennington Park Activities Begin Pennington Park Oct. 6 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament Registration Pennington Park Oct. 6 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament Pennington Park Oct. 6 1 p.m. Dance Troupe Demonstrations Capitol Grounds (West Lot) Oct. 6 1 p.m. –5 p.m.

MSC = Murray State College JCSC = Johnston County Sports Complex THS= Tishomingo High School

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