The Newsletter of the Kaw Nation

Kaw City, Oklahoma Headquarters

Vol. 4 · No. 4 December 2010

William Pappan

Stephen and Carmen Pappan

Surviving son accepts agent hero father’s posthumous honor Page 11

From the Chairman/CEO Domestic violence awareness Putting souls to rest SouthWind Casino’s 26th anniversary ‘Voices of the Wind’ recap Wetland update SELF-GOVERNANCE DEPARTMENT

The Self-Governance Department is in the We submitted an application to the Bureau A special Holiday greeting to dinner and party. It will be your concerns, ask questions, process of negotiating the Indian Health Ser- for funding to do an Integrated Resource all Kaw nation tribal members! held on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 10 request help, and to share vice and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Com- Management Plan for the Kaw Nation and Isn't it amazing how quickly a.m. at the Johnny Ray your family news and pacts 2011 Funding Agreements. we received $40,738. A portion of this fund- the summer has passed and McCauley Community Center achievements with us. The Health Care Bill included a lot of ing will be used to hire a facilitator to assist how rapidly the holidays are in Newkirk, Okla. So make Omán yi n ka Òmon yé Wáspe new provisions and we are researching the Kaw Nation in developing the plan. We approaching? As you can see sure to keep this date open for Olín — Dwell peacefully these provisions to see if we can include will be requesting input from the Executive from the content of this issue a day of fellowship, fun and another year. any in the Indian Health Service Funding Council, General Council and employees of the Kanza News, it has been great food. — Guy Munroe, Agreement. Some of the new provisions during the developing of the plan. a very busy year for Kaw Na- I’ve enjoyed hearing from Chairman/CEO are: fee for service, primary for non- The Trust Department has submitted Trust tion’s leaders and staff. tribal families, especially beneficiaries, and specialty care programs; applications for Kaw Smoke Shop II in I would like to extend a those from different states “Success is when we go to enrolling tribal employees in the Federal Ponca City, Newkirk Health Complex, and Employee Health Benefits Program and Kaw City Social Services and Learning Cen- GUY MUNROE personal invitation to tribal throughout the U.S.A. and sleep at night knowing that our members and their families to Canada. Remember that my talents and abilities were used in expanding tribal health programs to create ter/Library property. The Braman application attend our annual Christmas door is always open to share a way that served others.” cost efficiencies. is still moving through the bureaucratic pro- The Bureau of Indian Affairs Funding cess. We are hoping to have the Braman prop- to attend the Agreement has a few outstanding issues and erty in trust before the next Governor elec- we are hoping to finalize very soon. With the tion. Recently the Bureau of Indian Affairs Kaw Nation F R O M T H E E D I T O R funding we receive from the Bureau of In- developed new regulations and timelines for dian Affairs, Kaw Nation provides Law En- trust applications. We are hoping in the fu- Annual With the Spirit of Christmas It was the procession led by a As I drove back to the Mayor born 234 years ago. An idea forcement services, Indian Child Welfare, ture we will be able to have our applications upon us, let us not forget those fire truck with it lights on. Cell I started to wonder: How that we are still willing to lay Social Services, Educational Services and approved in a timely manner instead of what Christmas men and women that are in the We all stood at parade rest old were they? Who aren’t they our lives down to promote and Environmental Services. we have had to experience. Dinner military fighting the ultimate and when the two military going home to? What hopes and defend. We submitted a request to the Bureau of The Self-Governance Department employ- sacrifice for our country. This ambulances came to us we dreams were just ended? What There will be no big media Indian Affairs Southern Plains Regional Of- ees are Terri Humble, Director; Cheryl and Party letter is from my great nephew saluted in a staggered form of life was just silenced? blitz for these two. There will fice in Anadarko for year-end funding to pur- Vazquez, Coordinator/Trust Officer and who is in Afghanistan. “the wave” dropping your sa- It’s a reality most of us in be no somber message from chase furnishings for the new Learning Cen- Tammy Wingo, Secretary. If we can be of lute as they rolled past return- uniform over here never have Capitol Hill to the rest of the ter/Library. The Bureau granted our request service to any tribal member, please give us a Sunday, Dec. 12 Family and Friends: ing to parade rest. to face. The fire fights, the nation about the lives lost here. at 10:00 a.m. We are currently on a black- Being right there at the FW incoming RPGs, the fear of At the end of the day a trum- and we received $20,213. call at 580-269-2552. out at the time I am writing this PAX where the caskets get death. Hell, on a daily basis pet will play taps and the flag at the 1708, 21OCT. Two soldiers were loaded onto a C130 bound for how often does it cross any of will come down from half mast Johnny Ray McCauley killed this morning. As I was BAF I got to hear the “21 gun our minds that we are even in metaphorically acting as the pulling out of town square there salute.” There are no live weap- a war or conflict? This isn’t a setting sun on the two that Community Center, were vehicles lining the side of ons allowed on the flight line so Hollywood rendition of war so, gave their lives for freedom. 3201 E. River Road, the road and it was a god awful as the procession moves towards unless you roll outside the wire Meanwhile a world away a NOTICE TO ALL Newkirk, Okla. mess trying to dodge people. the gate as one ambulance pulls on a regular basis the answer mother and father or a spouse is I went down to the HEAT up to the gate four soldiers lock to the previous question is being handed a flag and ex- trainer I’m working on sending and load firing blanks skyward. never. pressed the deepest of condo- to BAF and then to the HLZ I might have never known or I just witnessed what the lences and sorrow on behalf of TRIBAL MEMBERS Kaw tribal members (rotary PAX). On my way back I even seen these two soldiers “ultimate sacrifice” is. the nation. are welcome to attend got to the fixed wing PAX and during my time here at It’s not pretty or glamorous. Remember that every time was told to pull over due to Sharana, but as the First Ser- There are no camera or televi- you see a Sailor, Soldier, Air- this celebration, flashing lights up ahead. I get out geant next to me said after I sion crews. It’s a drive to the men, or Marine. QUARTERLY GENERAL so bring your family and soldiers are running past me told him I’d never stood one of PAX with your fellow ship- V/R, to all line up on the side of the these before: “Doesn’t matter mates, soldiers, airmen, and LS3 Cody Brunner, USN and join us for food, road. A fire fighter and First what branch you’re from or marines paying final respects DLA Disposition Services COUNCIL MEETING fun and fellowship. Sergeant grab me and have me they’re from, we all lost broth- to a man or woman who gave Bagram Air Field stand in line. ers or sisters today.” their life for an idea that was EDRT: FOB Sharana Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 • 10 a.m. to noon GUY MUNROE Community Building • Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds Chairman| CEO · Kaw Nation Kanza News The Kanza News is columns and readers’ letters copyrights are shown. All P. O. Box 50 mailed free to Kaw Nation reflect the opinions of the editorials and letters will Lunch will be served at noon Tribal Members ages 16 and writer and not necessarily become the property of the Kaw City, OK 74641 up. We also mail the Kanza those of the Kanza News Kanza News. Office 580-269-2552 News to universities, editor, staff or tribal Editorials must be signed Visit www.kawnation.com for future notices Fax 580-269-1161 libraries, Oklahoma administration of the Kaw and include address and www.kawnation.com government officials and Nation. telephone number. Please others, upon request. Reprint permission is send all inquiries to Kanza If you have questions, contact Carolyn Delaney, Jennie Baker, Editor Editorial statements of granted with credit to the News, P.O. Box 50, Kaw Executive Secretary, Kaw Nation, at 580-269-2552 [email protected] the Kanza News, guest Kaw Nation unless other City, OK 74641.

2 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 3 SELF-GOVERNANCE DEPARTMENT

The Self-Governance Department is in the We submitted an application to the Bureau A special Holiday greeting to dinner and party. It will be your concerns, ask questions, process of negotiating the Indian Health Ser- for funding to do an Integrated Resource all Kaw nation tribal members! held on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 10 request help, and to share vice and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Com- Management Plan for the Kaw Nation and Isn't it amazing how quickly a.m. at the Johnny Ray your family news and pacts 2011 Funding Agreements. we received $40,738. A portion of this fund- the summer has passed and McCauley Community Center achievements with us. The Health Care Bill included a lot of ing will be used to hire a facilitator to assist how rapidly the holidays are in Newkirk, Okla. So make Omán yi n ka Òmon yé Wáspe new provisions and we are researching the Kaw Nation in developing the plan. We approaching? As you can see sure to keep this date open for Olín — Dwell peacefully these provisions to see if we can include will be requesting input from the Executive from the content of this issue a day of fellowship, fun and another year. any in the Indian Health Service Funding Council, General Council and employees of the Kanza News, it has been great food. — Guy Munroe, Agreement. Some of the new provisions during the developing of the plan. a very busy year for Kaw Na- I’ve enjoyed hearing from Chairman/CEO are: fee for service, primary for non- The Trust Department has submitted Trust tion’s leaders and staff. tribal families, especially beneficiaries, and specialty care programs; applications for Kaw Smoke Shop II in I would like to extend a those from different states “Success is when we go to enrolling tribal employees in the Federal Ponca City, Newkirk Health Complex, and Employee Health Benefits Program and Kaw City Social Services and Learning Cen- GUY MONROE personal invitation to tribal throughout the U.S.A. and sleep at night knowing that our members and their families to Canada. Remember that my talents and abilities were used in expanding tribal health programs to create ter/Library property. The Braman application attend our annual Christmas door is always open to share a way that served others.” cost efficiencies. is still moving through the bureaucratic pro- The Bureau of Indian Affairs Funding cess. We are hoping to have the Braman prop- to attend the Agreement has a few outstanding issues and erty in trust before the next Governor elec- we are hoping to finalize very soon. With the tion. Recently the Bureau of Indian Affairs Kaw Nation F R O M T H E E D I T O R funding we receive from the Bureau of In- developed new regulations and timelines for dian Affairs, Kaw Nation provides Law En- trust applications. We are hoping in the fu- Annual With the Spirit of Christmas It was the procession led by a As I drove back to the Mayor born 234 years ago. An idea forcement services, Indian Child Welfare, ture we will be able to have our applications upon us, let us not forget those fire truck with it lights on. Cell I started to wonder: How that we are still willing to lay Social Services, Educational Services and approved in a timely manner instead of what Christmas men and women that are in the We all stood at parade rest old were they? Who aren’t they our lives down to promote and Environmental Services. we have had to experience. Dinner military fighting the ultimate and when the two military going home to? What hopes and defend. We submitted a request to the Bureau of The Self-Governance Department employ- sacrifice for our country. This ambulances came to us we dreams were just ended? What There will be no big media Indian Affairs Southern Plains Regional Of- ees are Terri Humble, Director; Cheryl and Party letter is from my great nephew saluted in a staggered form of life was just silenced? blitz for these two. There will fice in Anadarko for year-end funding to pur- Vazquez, Coordinator/Trust Officer and who is in Afghanistan. “the wave” dropping your sa- It’s a reality most of us in be no somber message from chase furnishings for the new Learning Cen- Tammy Wingo, Secretary. If we can be of lute as they rolled past return- uniform over here never have Capitol Hill to the rest of the ter/Library. The Bureau granted our request service to any tribal member, please give us a Sunday, Dec. 12 Family and Friends: ing to parade rest. to face. The fire fights, the nation about the lives lost here. at 10:00 a.m. We are currently on a black- Being right there at the FW incoming RPGs, the fear of At the end of the day a trum- and we received $20,213. call at 580-269-2552. out at the time I am writing this PAX where the caskets get death. Hell, on a daily basis pet will play taps and the flag at the 1708, 21OCT. Two soldiers were loaded onto a C130 bound for how often does it cross any of will come down from half mast Johnny Ray McCauley killed this morning. As I was BAF I got to hear the “21 gun our minds that we are even in metaphorically acting as the pulling out of town square there salute.” There are no live weap- a war or conflict? This isn’t a setting sun on the two that Community Center, were vehicles lining the side of ons allowed on the flight line so Hollywood rendition of war so, gave their lives for freedom. 3201 E. River Road, the road and it was a god awful as the procession moves towards unless you roll outside the wire Meanwhile a world away a NOTICE TO ALL Newkirk, Okla. mess trying to dodge people. the gate as one ambulance pulls on a regular basis the answer mother and father or a spouse is I went down to the HEAT up to the gate four soldiers lock to the previous question is being handed a flag and ex- trainer I’m working on sending and load firing blanks skyward. never. pressed the deepest of condo- to BAF and then to the HLZ I might have never known or I just witnessed what the lences and sorrow on behalf of TRIBAL MEMBERS Kaw tribal members (rotary PAX). On my way back I even seen these two soldiers “ultimate sacrifice” is. the nation. are welcome to attend got to the fixed wing PAX and during my time here at It’s not pretty or glamorous. Remember that every time was told to pull over due to Sharana, but as the First Ser- There are no camera or televi- you see a Sailor, Soldier, Air- this celebration, flashing lights up ahead. I get out geant next to me said after I sion crews. It’s a drive to the men, or Marine. QUARTERLY GENERAL so bring your family and soldiers are running past me told him I’d never stood one of PAX with your fellow ship- V/R, to all line up on the side of the these before: “Doesn’t matter mates, soldiers, airmen, and LS3 Cody Brunner, USN and join us for food, road. A fire fighter and First what branch you’re from or marines paying final respects DLA Disposition Services COUNCIL MEETING fun and fellowship. Sergeant grab me and have me they’re from, we all lost broth- to a man or woman who gave Bagram Air Field stand in line. ers or sisters today.” their life for an idea that was EDRT: FOB Sharana Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 • 10 a.m. to noon GUY MUNROE Community Building • Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds Chairman| CEO · Kaw Nation Kanza News The Kanza News is columns and readers’ letters copyrights are shown. All P. O. Box 50 mailed free to Kaw Nation reflect the opinions of the editorials and letters will Lunch will be served at noon Tribal Members ages 16 and writer and not necessarily become the property of the Kaw City, OK 74641 up. We also mail the Kanza those of the Kanza News Kanza News. Office 580-269-2552 News to universities, editor, staff or tribal Editorials must be signed Visit www.kawnation.com for future notices Fax 580-269-1161 libraries, Oklahoma administration of the Kaw and include address and www.kawnation.com government officials and Nation. telephone number. Please others, upon request. Reprint permission is send all inquiries to Kanza If you have questions, contact Carolyn Delaney, Jennie Baker, Editor Editorial statements of granted with credit to the News, P.O. Box 50, Kaw Executive Secretary, Kaw Nation, at 580-269-2552 [email protected] the Kanza News, guest Kaw Nation unless other City, OK 74641.

2 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 3 Break the pattern. K A N Z A H E A LT H F A I R 2 0 1 0 Envision change. Empower hope . October was National Do- sponsored the annual Kaw mestic Violence Awareness Nation Health Fair, and for month and a very busy month the first time we were able to to say the least. The compiled show the Domestic Violence list below shows just a few of Program information to ev- our accomplishments and eryone. More than 400 indi- plans: viduals were in attendance. Sallie Williams, advocate, and “Ladies Night Out” was I attended the National held at the Marland in front of Ponca City Hall very proud to represent the Coalition against Do- Mansion, where again changed to purple. Our plans Kaw Nation. Domestic Vio- mestic Violence Confer- the Kaw Nation Do- are to continue to make this a lence escalates over the holi- We were blessed with a perfect autumn sum- ence in Anaheim, Calif. mestic Violence Pro- yearly event. days, so don’t be afraid to pick mer day for the Kaw Nation Health Fair spon- The NCADV, gram was able to set We will be holding a train- up the phone and seek help sored by the Kanza Health System Oct. 8. www.ncadv.org, is a up a booth — we were ing in February 2011 provided for you and your family. The theme “Commit To Be Fit — I Am fantastic organization one of 50 vendors. It by the Institute for Native Every 2 minutes someone in Worth It!” continued throughout the day. The bringing light to the was fantastic to put Justice in the Kay County the U.S. is sexually assaulted day began with 102 enthusiastic walkers joined many issues regarding this awareness infor- area. I will be coordinating it, or abused, and 34.1 percent by 27 eager Kanza Child Care children for the Domestic Violence and mation in the hands of and my program will be a are of American Indian de- fun walk. There was a 75 percent increase in Sexual Assault issues. We several hundred women. It sponsor of the training pro- scent, and 44 percent are the number of walkers over last year. brought back some great infor- will benefit tribal women and vided to all local tribal law under the age 18. Luther Pepper opened the Health Fair with mation to share with others. We children as well as raise enforcement, advocate, clerks, prayer and it was underway with 43 vendors also attended the Second An- awareness to the public. judges and social workers. Desireé R. Heskett, B.S., M.C.P. ready for the approximately 400 attendees. nual “Domestic Violence in As purple is the signature Providing public informa- Program Director Breakfast and lunch was served. The atmo- Indian Country Conference” color in recognition of Do- tion regarding domestic Vio- 400 E. Central, Suite 306 sphere of music provided by our emcee, Ryan, held in Quapaw, Okla. mestic Violence, we were able lence and Sexual Assault is a Ponca City, OK 74601 made for a lively and fun time for all. The Kanza Health System to get the water fountain lights passion with me, and I feel 580-762‐4477 Thanks to generous business people and our vendors donating door prizes. There were more than 80 people winning prizes. A very lucky lady was the winner of the grand prize, F.A.C.E.S. :: Families and Communities Empowered for Safety a 32-inch flat screen TV. The Kaw Nation Domestic Violence (All races 2 per 1,000; Native American 7 Thanks to all who attended and all who Program participated in “Health Cares about per 1,000). worked to make the health fair — as we were Domestic Violence Day.” This was a day to • Native American victims of intimate and told many times — the best health fair ever. If promote routine screening of patients for family violence are more likely than victims you were unable to attend the fair this year domestic violence. of all other races to be injured and need you missed a fun and educational morning. Why is routine screening so important? A hospital care. We hope you make plans to attend next year. JAMA study found that 30-54 percent of • Violent crime rate among Native female patients seeking emergency services, American women was 98 per 1,000 – more 21-66 percent of those seeking general than twice that of whites (40 per 1,000) or medical care, and up to 20 percent of those blacks (56 per 1,000). seeking prenatal care report experiencing • American Indian women are at high risk of intimate partner abuse. homicide, including domestic violence homicide. Dr. Norman Simon, M.D. and Sheree Hukill, Homicide was the third leading cause of death J.D. spoke on how doctors and medical staff are for Native women, with 75 percent of them This project was supported by Grant 2009- getting more involved. A health care provider being killed by a family member, an acquain- EG-S^-0018 awarded to the Kaw Nation by can actually help reduce these staggering tance or someone they knew. the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. numbers by implementing routine screening For more information on these programs, Department of Justice. Sponsored by Tulsa guidelines into their practice. contact Desireé Heskett, Director of Domestic Community College and hosted by Kaw Nation Violence for Kaw Nation at 580-762-4477 or Domestic Violence Project. This program is American Indian statistics visit www.kawnation.com under the Domestic supported by RSVP of Tulsa, Tulsa County • Native American women are raped at a Violence Program. Or visit Family Violence Medical Society, Tulsa Osteopathic Medical rate more than double that of rapes Prevention Fund’s (FVPF) website at Society, Tulsa Rotary, and the Melvin Bovaird reported by all races on an annual average. www.endabuse.org. Foundation.

4 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 5 Break the pattern. K A N Z A H E A LT H F A I R 2 0 1 0 Envision change. Empower hope . October was National Do- sponsored the annual Kaw mestic Violence Awareness Nation Health Fair, and for month and a very busy month the first time we were able to to say the least. The compiled show the Domestic Violence list below shows just a few of Program information to ev- our accomplishments and eryone. More than 400 indi- plans: viduals were in attendance. Sallie Williams, advocate, and “Ladies Night Out” was I attended the National held at the Marland in front of Ponca City Hall very proud to represent the Coalition against Do- Mansion, where again changed to purple. Our plans Kaw Nation. Domestic Vio- mestic Violence Confer- the Kaw Nation Do- are to continue to make this a lence escalates over the holi- We were blessed with a perfect autumn sum- ence in Anaheim, Calif. mestic Violence Pro- yearly event. days, so don’t be afraid to pick mer day for the Kaw Nation Health Fair spon- The NCADV, gram was able to set We will be holding a train- up the phone and seek help sored by the Kanza Health System Oct. 8. www.ncadv.org, is a up a booth — we were ing in February 2011 provided for you and your family. The theme “Commit To Be Fit — I Am fantastic organization one of 50 vendors. It by the Institute for Native Every 2 minutes someone in Worth It!” continued throughout the day. The bringing light to the was fantastic to put Justice in the Kay County the U.S. is sexually assaulted day began with 102 enthusiastic walkers joined many issues regarding this awareness infor- area. I will be coordinating it, or abused, and 34.1 percent by 27 eager Kanza Child Care children for the Domestic Violence and mation in the hands of and my program will be a are of American Indian de- fun walk. There was a 75 percent increase in Sexual Assault issues. We several hundred women. It sponsor of the training pro- scent, and 44 percent are the number of walkers over last year. brought back some great infor- will benefit tribal women and vided to all local tribal law under the age 18. Luther Pepper opened the Health Fair with mation to share with others. We children as well as raise enforcement, advocate, clerks, prayer and it was underway with 43 vendors also attended the Second An- awareness to the public. judges and social workers. Desireé R. Heskett, B.S., M.C.P. ready for the approximately 400 attendees. nual “Domestic Violence in As purple is the signature Providing public informa- Program Director Breakfast and lunch was served. The atmo- Indian Country Conference” color in recognition of Do- tion regarding domestic Vio- 400 E. Central, Suite 306 sphere of music provided by our emcee, Ryan, held in Quapaw, Okla. mestic Violence, we were able lence and Sexual Assault is a Ponca City, OK 74601 made for a lively and fun time for all. The Kanza Health System to get the water fountain lights passion with me, and I feel 580-762‐4477 Thanks to generous business people and our vendors donating door prizes. There were more than 80 people winning prizes. A very lucky lady was the winner of the grand prize, F.A.C.E.S. :: Families and Communities Empowered for Safety a 32-inch flat screen TV. The Kaw Nation Domestic Violence (All races 2 per 1,000; Native American 7 Thanks to all who attended and all who Program participated in “Health Cares about per 1,000). worked to make the health fair — as we were Domestic Violence Day.” This was a day to • Native American victims of intimate and told many times — the best health fair ever. If promote routine screening of patients for family violence are more likely than victims you were unable to attend the fair this year domestic violence. of all other races to be injured and need you missed a fun and educational morning. Why is routine screening so important? A hospital care. We hope you make plans to attend next year. JAMA study found that 30-54 percent of • Violent crime rate among Native female patients seeking emergency services, American women was 98 per 1,000 – more 21-66 percent of those seeking general than twice that of whites (40 per 1,000) or medical care, and up to 20 percent of those blacks (56 per 1,000). seeking prenatal care report experiencing • American Indian women are at high risk of intimate partner abuse. homicide, including domestic violence homicide. Dr. Norman Simon, M.D. and Sheree Hukill, Homicide was the third leading cause of death J.D. spoke on how doctors and medical staff are for Native women, with 75 percent of them This project was supported by Grant 2009- getting more involved. A health care provider being killed by a family member, an acquain- EG-S^-0018 awarded to the Kaw Nation by can actually help reduce these staggering tance or someone they knew. the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. numbers by implementing routine screening For more information on these programs, Department of Justice. Sponsored by Tulsa guidelines into their practice. contact Desireé Heskett, Director of Domestic Community College and hosted by Kaw Nation Violence for Kaw Nation at 580-762-4477 or Domestic Violence Project. This program is American Indian statistics visit www.kawnation.com under the Domestic supported by RSVP of Tulsa, Tulsa County • Native American women are raped at a Violence Program. Or visit Family Violence Medical Society, Tulsa Osteopathic Medical rate more than double that of rapes Prevention Fund’s (FVPF) website at Society, Tulsa Rotary, and the Melvin Bovaird reported by all races on an annual average. www.endabuse.org. Foundation.

4 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 5 AARP recognizes elders from every tribe in Oklahoma NAGPRA 2010 AARP Indian Elder Honors draws nearly 500 people (SPECIAL) – Tribal lead- dance and preservation. He ers, dancers, educators, art- has narrated the part of his ists, ministers, a drum maker, great-grandfather Allegawaho finger weaver, language in the play Voices of the Wind preservationists, matriarchs People, which is a history of and patriarchs were among the Kanza people. In addi- 50 older Indians recognized tion, he makes presentations at the 2010 AARP Indian on the significance of the Elder Honors recently held in Eagle to Native Americans. Kaw Nation helps in Oklahoma City. A minister in the Assem- Luther Pepper, Kaw, a re- blies of God Church, Rever- negotiating return of From left, AARP Executive Vice President Hop Backus; AARP Oklahoma spected elder and member of end Pepper is recognized as State Director Nancy Coffer; Mr. Pepper; AARP Oklahoma Volunteer State the Kaw Executive Council, one of the spiritual leaders ancestors’ remains President Marjorie Lyons; AARP National President-elect Robert Romasco. Luther is dedicated to tribal of the tribe. Richard Edging an Archeol- people, now let us rebury time and culture. We ogist at Fort Leonard Wood them and put their souls to returned to the negotia- developed a very interesting rest. This group is made of tion table on Sept. 25, Kaw Nation tags are now available concept; he took the time to the following tribes: the Kaw, 2010 and by Oct. 1, we Any enrolled member of S Years 9-12 $50 at all times. Personalized research a group of Indians Osage, Ponca of Nebraska, had a document that is the Kaw Nation that resides S Years 13-16 $30 plates may take 4-6 weeks and determined that they Ponca of Oklahoma, Omaha sure to guide the people in the State of Oklahoma is S Years 17+ $15 to arrive and may be or- lived together in the Northern and the Quapaw. With regard that have been displaced eligible for Kaw Nation In addition: a one-time dered at any time. Ozarks of Missouri as one to the Dhegiha; there have for so long, to a final tags. excise tax in the amount 1.5 Veteran's plates will be people. This in itself is not been many references over the resting place, where You will need to bring percent of the Factory De- available for $15. The Vet- show stopping news; there years but none have placed they will never again be your title, registration, valid livered Price will be charged eran must present a Form were many tribes that were them in Missouri with such disturbed. The advent driver's license, CDIB mem- for any new vehicle being DD-214 and will not be made of a larger group. Tribes strong ties. General of Fort Leon- bership card, and your cur- registered. However, the required to purchase a regu- would get too big and they In 2006, Richard Edging ard Wood and the lead- rent insurance verification. excise tax is waived at this lar plate. However, if the would split, then they would contacted the Kaw Nation ers of the Dhegiha The costs to register your time for any used vehicle, Veteran requests a personal- split again, and the new group asking for the opportunity to Council will now need vehicle with the Kaw Na- or any vehicle that has been ized Veteran's license plate would become an independ- bring the Dhegiha coalition to take the final step to tion are based on the num- previously registered in this, there will be an additional there is a $10 title fee added ent band. What makes this so together with Fort Leonard sign the document. This ber of years the vehicle has or any other, jurisdiction. fee of $15 and the regular to the registration cost. interesting is the group of Wood and write a MOA document has not only been registered in any juris- Personalized plates are plate must be carried in the For more information people it brings together. (Memorandum of Agree- given the remains the diction. also available for an addi- vehicle at all times. contact Traci White, Tax The State of Missouri has ment). This MOA would right to find a resting The costs are as follows: tional fee of $15. You must The first year the vehicle Commissioner, at 580-269- been most difficult to work make it possible to return 60 place in the earth, but S Years 1-4 $75 first purchase a regular plate is registered with the Kaw 2552 or by e-mail at with on the issues of human remains recovered on will also assure they S Years 5-8 $65 to be carried in the vehicle Nation Tax Commission [email protected]. NAGPRA (Native American the Fort to be reburied. Most will never be unearthed Grave Protection Repatriation were the result of excavations as long as the Military already secured and pro- Act), ARPA (Archeology Re- in the pursuit of research or are watching over them. We tected, and the caves have sources Protection Act), and accidental finds that occurred have hopes that the ancestral been fitted with metal gates NHPA Section 106 (National with people going in and out remains will be in the ground that will allow bats and wild- Tribal Historic Preservation Act). of the caves within the area. or back in the caves by the life to come and go with no They have also been reluctant The human remains range end of the year. It is our plan human intrusions. election to return the remains that from the late Paleo Dalton to replace them as close to the In conclusion, the Kaw, have been uncovered In the time period of 8500 B.C. original removal point as pos- Osage, Ponca, Quapaw, and winners Missouri area because they do through the ancient, Early sible, and still maintain the Omaha along with the Cul- not believe that the Indian Middle and Final Woodlands military’s security. tural Resources Management On Sept. 12, 2010, Kaw Nation held people have a strong claim. that end in A.D. 1450. We Fort Leonard Wood is Program of Fort Leonard their tribal election. These This is where Richard Edg- have an occupation span of 61,410 acres that is federally Wood have dedicated their individuals will serve a four-year term. From the left is Honorable Guy ing’s book becomes so very 9,950 years. protected from the people time and experience to make Munroe, Chairman/CEO; Carol Estes important. He has brought a In 2007, the group came who would wish to profit this a success. All we have to Hare, Secretary; Jesse Mehojah, group of tribes together and together and began to negoti- from a return reburial like do now is make sure it works. Council Member; and Tahagena has given them the tools they ate. This was a long and mo- this one. We will be — Crystal Douglas, Director “Gena” Warren, Council Member. need to say these were our notonous progression through reburying in the area that is Archeologist, NAGPRA 6 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 7 AARP recognizes elders from every tribe in Oklahoma NAGPRA 2010 AARP Indian Elder Honors draws nearly 500 people (SPECIAL) – Tribal lead- dance and preservation. He ers, dancers, educators, art- has narrated the part of his ists, ministers, a drum maker, great-grandfather Allegawaho finger weaver, language in the play Voices of the Wind preservationists, matriarchs People, which is a history of and patriarchs were among the Kanza people. In addi- 50 older Indians recognized tion, he makes presentations at the 2010 AARP Indian on the significance of the Elder Honors recently held in Eagle to Native Americans. Kaw Nation helps in Oklahoma City. A minister in the Assem- Luther Pepper, Kaw, a re- blies of God Church, Rever- negotiating return of From left, AARP Executive Vice President Hop Backus; AARP Oklahoma spected elder and member of end Pepper is recognized as State Director Nancy Coffer; Mr. Pepper; AARP Oklahoma Volunteer State the Kaw Executive Council, one of the spiritual leaders ancestors’ remains President Marjorie Lyons; AARP National President-elect Robert Romasco. Luther is dedicated to tribal of the tribe. Richard Edging an Archeol- people, now let us rebury time and culture. We ogist at Fort Leonard Wood them and put their souls to returned to the negotia- developed a very interesting rest. This group is made of tion table on Sept. 25, Kaw Nation tags are now available concept; he took the time to the following tribes: the Kaw, 2010 and by Oct. 1, we Any enrolled member of S Years 9-12 $50 at all times. Personalized research a group of Indians Osage, Ponca of Nebraska, had a document that is the Kaw Nation that resides S Years 13-16 $30 plates may take 4-6 weeks and determined that they Ponca of Oklahoma, Omaha sure to guide the people in the State of Oklahoma is S Years 17+ $15 to arrive and may be or- lived together in the Northern and the Quapaw. With regard that have been displaced eligible for Kaw Nation In addition: a one-time dered at any time. Ozarks of Missouri as one to the Dhegiha; there have for so long, to a final tags. excise tax in the amount 1.5 Veteran's plates will be people. This in itself is not been many references over the resting place, where You will need to bring percent of the Factory De- available for $15. The Vet- show stopping news; there years but none have placed they will never again be your title, registration, valid livered Price will be charged eran must present a Form were many tribes that were them in Missouri with such disturbed. The advent driver's license, CDIB mem- for any new vehicle being DD-214 and will not be made of a larger group. Tribes strong ties. General of Fort Leon- bership card, and your cur- registered. However, the required to purchase a regu- would get too big and they In 2006, Richard Edging ard Wood and the lead- rent insurance verification. excise tax is waived at this lar plate. However, if the would split, then they would contacted the Kaw Nation ers of the Dhegiha The costs to register your time for any used vehicle, Veteran requests a personal- split again, and the new group asking for the opportunity to Council will now need vehicle with the Kaw Na- or any vehicle that has been ized Veteran's license plate would become an independ- bring the Dhegiha coalition to take the final step to tion are based on the num- previously registered in this, there will be an additional there is a $10 title fee added ent band. What makes this so together with Fort Leonard sign the document. This ber of years the vehicle has or any other, jurisdiction. fee of $15 and the regular to the registration cost. interesting is the group of Wood and write a MOA document has not only been registered in any juris- Personalized plates are plate must be carried in the For more information people it brings together. (Memorandum of Agree- given the remains the diction. also available for an addi- vehicle at all times. contact Traci White, Tax The State of Missouri has ment). This MOA would right to find a resting The costs are as follows: tional fee of $15. You must The first year the vehicle Commissioner, at 580-269- been most difficult to work make it possible to return 60 place in the earth, but S Years 1-4 $75 first purchase a regular plate is registered with the Kaw 2552 or by e-mail at with on the issues of human remains recovered on will also assure they S Years 5-8 $65 to be carried in the vehicle Nation Tax Commission [email protected]. NAGPRA (Native American the Fort to be reburied. Most will never be unearthed Grave Protection Repatriation were the result of excavations as long as the Military already secured and pro- Act), ARPA (Archeology Re- in the pursuit of research or are watching over them. We tected, and the caves have sources Protection Act), and accidental finds that occurred have hopes that the ancestral been fitted with metal gates NHPA Section 106 (National with people going in and out remains will be in the ground that will allow bats and wild- Tribal Historic Preservation Act). of the caves within the area. or back in the caves by the life to come and go with no They have also been reluctant The human remains range end of the year. It is our plan human intrusions. election to return the remains that from the late Paleo Dalton to replace them as close to the In conclusion, the Kaw, have been uncovered In the time period of 8500 B.C. original removal point as pos- Osage, Ponca, Quapaw, and winners Missouri area because they do through the ancient, Early sible, and still maintain the Omaha along with the Cul- not believe that the Indian Middle and Final Woodlands military’s security. tural Resources Management On Sept. 12, 2010, Kaw Nation held people have a strong claim. that end in A.D. 1450. We Fort Leonard Wood is Program of Fort Leonard their tribal election. These This is where Richard Edg- have an occupation span of 61,410 acres that is federally Wood have dedicated their individuals will serve a four-year term. From the left is Honorable Guy ing’s book becomes so very 9,950 years. protected from the people time and experience to make Munroe, Chairman/CEO; Carol Estes important. He has brought a In 2007, the group came who would wish to profit this a success. All we have to Hare, Secretary; Jesse Mehojah, group of tribes together and together and began to negoti- from a return reburial like do now is make sure it works. Council Member; and Tahagena has given them the tools they ate. This was a long and mo- this one. We will be — Crystal Douglas, Director “Gena” Warren, Council Member. need to say these were our notonous progression through reburying in the area that is Archeologist, NAGPRA 6 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 7 Joshua Aaron Mathews June 12, 2010 - August 16, 2010 K A N Z A M U S E U M Joshua Aaron Mathews passed away Aug. 16, 2010 in Ponca City, Okla. He was 2 months of age. Joshua is the On the first of October 2010, the Kaw Nation will spend one year to Estes Hare and Wes Pappan. Larry infant son of Skyler and Rachael (Zajack) Mathews of Kanza Museum began a new grant. accomplish these two objectives under Estes is an elder adviser momentarily James Walker Ponca City, Okla. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. This grant was issued to the Kaw Na- the enhancement of the museum ser- on leave. D.O.D. 07/11/2010 20, 2010 at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. Burial tion by the Institute of Museums and vices category of the NA/NH Museum The timeline portion of this grant is followed at Washunga Cemetery in Newkirk, Okla. Library Services (IMLS). Back in April Service Grant. being initiated by the Kanza Museum Lois Hill Joshua was always laughing and smiling. He loved to 2010, we sent an application to enhance IMLS received 43 applications re- Director, Crystal Douglas. All involved D.O.D. 07/15/2010 go out to the backyard and he always smiled when the the Kanza Museum’s abilities to main- questing more than $2 million, but they can be reached at the Kaw Nation main Nathan Gates dogs would lick his little feet. Everyone liked his chubby tain and preserve its exhibits and ar- selected only 24 projects to fund, and offices in Kaw City, Okla., at the toll D.O.D. 10/19/2004 little legs, and his double chin. He also liked going on chives, as well as fulfill its mission to the total of grants funded was free number 1-866-404-5297 or 580-269- walks so that he could look up at all trees they walked share Kaw history through the creation $1,023,857. The total award amount 2552. Sandy Rennie under. He always enjoyed laying in bed drinking his of a Kaw-Centric Historical Timeline. given to the Kanza Museum to achieve The Kanza Museum was built in D.O.D. 08/14/2010 bottle and watching TV with his daddy. JOSHUA’S POEM The Kanza Museum Board will work its goal is $29,411. The Kanza Museum 1995. Within the last 15 years standards He is survived by his parents, sister Kimber Ryan Kelly Siegrist My son, my boy, “my Lil’ Man,” with an outside consultant to assess Board and the Director were given until for museums have changed. The needs Mathews, maternal grandparents Thomas and Cynthia museum collection and develop a long- Sept. 30, 2011 to fulfill the obligations of the Kaw people have changed. This D.O.D. 09/30/2010 My love you came to know. Zajack, paternal grandparents Brett Bauman and Rima range plain that will direct future mu- listed in the application. evaluation of the museum will help us You came to me when I was lost, Charlotte Engleking Bellmard, great grandmother Lily C. Bellmard, and ma- seum operations, including the mainte- Traci White, President of the Kanza focus on the upcoming needs of the God sent your precious soul. D.O.D. 09/12/2010 ternal great grandparents Hubert and Florence Klein of nance and preservation of the exhibits Museum Board, will be the lead on the people as well as make the collection as Medford, Okla. He is preceded in death by paternal Your life was like a comet, and archives. I will be working with the conservation part of this grant. Please environmentally safe as possible. This is Charles Allen Moore You streaked fast ‘cross the sky. D.O.D. 09/18/2008 great-grandfather Kennis M. Bellmard and maternal Kanza Museum Board and use input feel free to contact her or any of the the history of the Kaw People and great-grandparents Rudolph and Pauline Zajack. Too fast, too short, you left us, from tribal members to create the Kanza Museum Board for questions or we want to make sure the future genera- RIP, Joshua Aaron, Mommy and Daddy love you I may never know the why. timeline display which will provide a concerns regarding this endeavor. Mem- tions will be able to see the past in all forever and always! I feel you near, my angel, narrative of Kaw history from the 1500s bers of the Kanza Museum Board are its glory. We will never be apart. to the present day. This display will en- as follows: Dona Ball, Vice-Chair; Lana What is the Kaw Nation if it is not a To our Kaw Family, You’re safe inside me my “Lil’ Man,” hance exhibits in the museum by pro- Burke, Secretary; and members Tammy collective of its past, present and future? Our deepest heartfelt thank you to everyone that has Deep in your parents’ heart. viding context to artifacts on display. Estes, Charles (Sonny) Holloway, Carol —Crystal Douglas, Director kept our family in your prayers. This is a very difficult Love forever, time for us and we appreciate all that you have done to Your Mom and Dad help ease our sorrow. — Rima Bellmard‐Mathews Family Written by Rima Bellmard-Mathews, KN Police unveil new cruisers, emblem PROJECT and Skyler Mathews Family in my precious grandson’s loving memory UPDATE

Getting a ‘jump start’ on literacy The Education Department hosted Paul Hardy showed the students a Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” where they could find books for their campaign on Oct. 7, 2010, at the age. Linda Cumberland, Kaw Lan- recently opened Kaw Nation Educa- guage Department, read the book tion and Learning Center. “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack By participating in this event, the Keats to the children. Linda also Kaw Nation will be supporting translated the colors red, which was Jumpstart’s yearlong literacy program the color of Peter’s coat, and white, giving at-risk children a jump start on the color of snow, into Kaw words. the future and breaking a world record The children then left to go back to for the greatest number of people read- the daycare to make snowflakes. ing the same book on the same day We would like to thank the Kanza The Kaw Nation Police Department has two new and by besting the current record of Daycare teachers for bringing the Crown Victory police vehicles, more than 2 million readers in 2009. children to Kaw City for this event as well as a new emblem. Rima Mathews, Education Assis- and hope to have other activities like Unveiling the new vehicles tant, welcomed approximately 12 this in the future. are Chairman/CEO Guy preschool students from the Kanza To learn more about Jumpstart’s Munroe and Officer Tex Golay. Childcare to the new facility and gave Read for the Record, visit Each new cruiser sports a a tour of each room and what the www.wegivebooks.org or new emblem designed by The Kaw Nation recently Southwind Marketing. room was used for. Tribal member www.readfortherecord.org. completed construction of its water tower at Braman, Okla.

8 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 9 Joshua Aaron Mathews June 12, 2010 - August 16, 2010 K A N Z A M U S E U M Joshua Aaron Mathews passed away Aug. 16, 2010 in Ponca City, Okla. He was 2 months of age. Joshua is the On the first of October 2010, the Kaw Nation will spend one year to Estes Hare and Wes Pappan. Larry infant son of Skyler and Rachael (Zajack) Mathews of Kanza Museum began a new grant. accomplish these two objectives under Estes is an elder adviser momentarily James Walker Ponca City, Okla. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. This grant was issued to the Kaw Na- the enhancement of the museum ser- on leave. D.O.D. 07/11/2010 20, 2010 at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. Burial tion by the Institute of Museums and vices category of the NA/NH Museum The timeline portion of this grant is followed at Washunga Cemetery in Newkirk, Okla. Library Services (IMLS). Back in April Service Grant. being initiated by the Kanza Museum Lois Hill Joshua was always laughing and smiling. He loved to 2010, we sent an application to enhance IMLS received 43 applications re- Director, Crystal Douglas. All involved D.O.D. 07/15/2010 go out to the backyard and he always smiled when the the Kanza Museum’s abilities to main- questing more than $2 million, but they can be reached at the Kaw Nation main Nathan Gates dogs would lick his little feet. Everyone liked his chubby tain and preserve its exhibits and ar- selected only 24 projects to fund, and offices in Kaw City, Okla., at the toll D.O.D. 10/19/2004 little legs, and his double chin. He also liked going on chives, as well as fulfill its mission to the total of grants funded was free number 1-866-404-5297 or 580-269- walks so that he could look up at all trees they walked share Kaw history through the creation $1,023,857. The total award amount 2552. Sandy Rennie under. He always enjoyed laying in bed drinking his of a Kaw-Centric Historical Timeline. given to the Kanza Museum to achieve The Kanza Museum was built in D.O.D. 08/14/2010 bottle and watching TV with his daddy. JOSHUA’S POEM The Kanza Museum Board will work its goal is $29,411. The Kanza Museum 1995. Within the last 15 years standards He is survived by his parents, sister Kimber Ryan Kelly Siegrist My son, my boy, “my Lil’ Man,” with an outside consultant to assess Board and the Director were given until for museums have changed. The needs Mathews, maternal grandparents Thomas and Cynthia museum collection and develop a long- Sept. 30, 2011 to fulfill the obligations of the Kaw people have changed. This D.O.D. 09/30/2010 My love you came to know. Zajack, paternal grandparents Brett Bauman and Rima range plain that will direct future mu- listed in the application. evaluation of the museum will help us You came to me when I was lost, Charlotte Engleking Bellmard, great grandmother Lily C. Bellmard, and ma- seum operations, including the mainte- Traci White, President of the Kanza focus on the upcoming needs of the God sent your precious soul. D.O.D. 09/12/2010 ternal great grandparents Hubert and Florence Klein of nance and preservation of the exhibits Museum Board, will be the lead on the people as well as make the collection as Medford, Okla. He is preceded in death by paternal Your life was like a comet, and archives. I will be working with the conservation part of this grant. Please environmentally safe as possible. This is Charles Allen Moore You streaked fast ‘cross the sky. D.O.D. 09/18/2008 great-grandfather Kennis M. Bellmard and maternal Kanza Museum Board and use input feel free to contact her or any of the the history of the Kaw People and great-grandparents Rudolph and Pauline Zajack. Too fast, too short, you left us, from tribal members to create the Kanza Museum Board for questions or we want to make sure the future genera- RIP, Joshua Aaron, Mommy and Daddy love you I may never know the why. timeline display which will provide a concerns regarding this endeavor. Mem- tions will be able to see the past in all forever and always! I feel you near, my angel, narrative of Kaw history from the 1500s bers of the Kanza Museum Board are its glory. We will never be apart. to the present day. This display will en- as follows: Dona Ball, Vice-Chair; Lana What is the Kaw Nation if it is not a To our Kaw Family, You’re safe inside me my “Lil’ Man,” hance exhibits in the museum by pro- Burke, Secretary; and members Tammy collective of its past, present and future? Our deepest heartfelt thank you to everyone that has Deep in your parents’ heart. viding context to artifacts on display. Estes, Charles (Sonny) Holloway, Carol —Crystal Douglas, Director kept our family in your prayers. This is a very difficult Love forever, time for us and we appreciate all that you have done to Your Mom and Dad help ease our sorrow. — Rima Bellmard‐Mathews Family Written by Rima Bellmard-Mathews, KN Police unveil new cruisers, emblem PROJECT and Skyler Mathews Family in my precious grandson’s loving memory UPDATE

Getting a ‘jump start’ on literacy The Education Department hosted Paul Hardy showed the students a Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” where they could find books for their campaign on Oct. 7, 2010, at the age. Linda Cumberland, Kaw Lan- recently opened Kaw Nation Educa- guage Department, read the book tion and Learning Center. “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack By participating in this event, the Keats to the children. Linda also Kaw Nation will be supporting translated the colors red, which was Jumpstart’s yearlong literacy program the color of Peter’s coat, and white, giving at-risk children a jump start on the color of snow, into Kaw words. the future and breaking a world record The children then left to go back to for the greatest number of people read- the daycare to make snowflakes. ing the same book on the same day We would like to thank the Kanza The Kaw Nation Police Department has two new and by besting the current record of Daycare teachers for bringing the Crown Victory police vehicles, more than 2 million readers in 2009. children to Kaw City for this event as well as a new emblem. Rima Mathews, Education Assis- and hope to have other activities like Unveiling the new vehicles tant, welcomed approximately 12 this in the future. are Chairman/CEO Guy preschool students from the Kanza To learn more about Jumpstart’s Munroe and Officer Tex Golay. Childcare to the new facility and gave Read for the Record, visit Each new cruiser sports a a tour of each room and what the www.wegivebooks.org or new emblem designed by The Kaw Nation recently Southwind Marketing. room was used for. Tribal member www.readfortherecord.org. completed construction of its water tower at Braman, Okla.

8 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 9 KEDA Agent hero honored posthumously SouthWind Marketing partners with EJPP to offer specialty products In September, SouthWind Marketing and Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products Big Henry reached an agreement for SouthWind Pappan, William's Marketing to represent EJPP in the Kay father. County Area. Over the past two and a half years, sev- eral of the promotional items used by KEDA Enterprises had been purchased White Plume. Picture courtesy from EJPP. This includes hats, shirts, pens, Smithsonian Institution, 1996. matches, cups, key chains and many other items that are used to promote SouthWind Casino, the Smoke Shops, Kanza Travel Plaza and Wood- ridge Market. According to Nancy manufacturers around the world.” vantage of the new partnership was the Nancy Walton Walton, SouthWind In the coming weeks, SouthWind Mar- Kaw Nation Domestic Violence Program Marketing Manager, keting will be setting up a display area in who ordered T-shirts, buttons, pens, “At the beginning of 2010 we started dis- their offices at 3006 Turner Street to show notepads, magnets and bags. Program cussing opportunities for us to offer ad- all of the products they are now able to Director Desiree Heskett was delighted From left, Julia Emaline, Murphy, offer to businesses in Kay County which with her selections. vertising services to businesses in the and William Louis Pappan, Grace Maxfield Pappan, Ponca City area. Specialty advertising include embroidered and silk screened The Eskimo Joe’s products are in addi- children of Big Henry Pappan. William Louis Pappan in WWI uniform. William’s wife. products seemed to be one area that we clothing items. They will also be promot- tion to the services already offered by could excel in. It was only natural for us ing their products at area events including SouthWind Marketing which include to partner with a well known company the Kanza Health Fair. sign and banner design and production, William Louis bore him two children. During was federalized as the 167th tion. All others, including the that already has great relationships with One of the first customers to take ad- brochures and printing services. this same time period, he en- Ambulance Company, 117th 167th Oklahoma, were motor- Pappan biography rolled in Henry Kendall Col- Sanitary Train, 42nd Infantry driven. lege (now the University of (Rainbow) Division at Fort In April 1918, near William Louis Pappan, son Tulsa), and with his 6-foot-4, Sill, Okla., and when the divi- Bertichamps, Lorraine, France, SouthWind Casino of Henry “Big Henry” Pappan 190-pound frame he became a sion received its overseas or- the Rainbow Division was one and Lucy Janetta Matney, was star athlete as the ders, the 167th of the first American divisions born Christmas Day 1894 on center on the Kendall Oklahoma was trans- to receive its baptism of fire. celebrates 26th the Kanza Reservation in basketball team and ported by rail from The division was engaged in Oklahoma Territory, and al- other sports. Fort Sill to Camp traditional World War I trench though he was named Wil- When the United Mills, N.Y. warfare during the Lorraine anniversary liam, he usually went by his States declared war on While at Camp Campaign, initially under the middle name of Louis. Germany on April 6, Mills, Louis was direct tutelage of French Army In fourth quarter of 2010, were able to earn one entry Louis was a 1902 enrollee 1917, Louis and five transferred from the personnel, and incurred many SouthWind Kaw Nation Ca- for every $10 played in a slot of the Kaw Nation of other members of the 167th Oklahoma to casualties, primarily from mus- sino celebrates its 26th year machine at the casino, up to Oklahoma, and when of the Kendall basketball William Louis the 166th Ambulance tard gas attacks, who required of operation with a $26,000 20 entries per day. On Oct. appropriate age, he was sent to team dropped out of Pappan in a high Company (formerly first aid and ambulance trans- giveaway on Oct. 30 and a 30 at 10 p.m. four names will Haskell Institute in Kansas school and enlisted in school photo. the First Tennessee port to field hospitals. This was New Year’s Eve drawing that be drawn with one lucky where he learned the military- Oklahoma Ambulance Ambulance Company hazardous duty for medical is currently top secret. winner taking home $20,000. style discipline that all Indian Company No. 1 (Oklahoma before federalization) as a wag- personnel and many suffered Throughout September and Starting in November, club students endured in those days, National Guard). Freeman oner (mule-skinner). The 166th from the toxic effects of chemi- October, Smart Money Club members will be able to earn eventually becoming an officer Winslow, also a member of Tennessee, primarily comprised cal warfare right along with the Members are able to earn entries into the top secret in the local student military the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma, of native Tennesseans, was the active combatants. Freeman entries into the largest cash New Year’s Eve drawing that society. was one of these five Kendall only Rainbow Division ambu- Winslow, who had remained drawing the Casino has ever is going to be an even bigger In 1914 he married Nellie basketball players, a testimony lance company to remain with the 167th Oklahoma, was held. Each day customers event. Ann Mathews, a Pawnee, who to Kanza patriotism. The unit mule-drawn for the war’s dura- injured in a gas attack toward

10 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 11 KEDA Agent hero honored posthumously SouthWind Marketing partners with EJPP to offer specialty products In September, SouthWind Marketing and Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products Big Henry reached an agreement for SouthWind Pappan, William's Marketing to represent EJPP in the Kay father. County Area. Over the past two and a half years, sev- eral of the promotional items used by KEDA Enterprises had been purchased White Plume. Picture courtesy from EJPP. This includes hats, shirts, pens, Smithsonian Institution, 1996. matches, cups, key chains and many other items that are used to promote SouthWind Casino, the Smoke Shops, Kanza Travel Plaza and Wood- ridge Market. According to Nancy manufacturers around the world.” vantage of the new partnership was the Nancy Walton Walton, SouthWind In the coming weeks, SouthWind Mar- Kaw Nation Domestic Violence Program Marketing Manager, keting will be setting up a display area in who ordered T-shirts, buttons, pens, “At the beginning of 2010 we started dis- their offices at 3006 Turner Street to show notepads, magnets and bags. Program cussing opportunities for us to offer ad- all of the products they are now able to Director Desiree Heskett was delighted From left, Julia Emaline, Murphy, offer to businesses in Kay County which with her selections. vertising services to businesses in the and William Louis Pappan, Grace Maxfield Pappan, Ponca City area. Specialty advertising include embroidered and silk screened The Eskimo Joe’s products are in addi- children of Big Henry Pappan. William Louis Pappan in WWI uniform. William’s wife. products seemed to be one area that we clothing items. They will also be promot- tion to the services already offered by could excel in. It was only natural for us ing their products at area events including SouthWind Marketing which include to partner with a well known company the Kanza Health Fair. sign and banner design and production, William Louis bore him two children. During was federalized as the 167th tion. All others, including the that already has great relationships with One of the first customers to take ad- brochures and printing services. this same time period, he en- Ambulance Company, 117th 167th Oklahoma, were motor- Pappan biography rolled in Henry Kendall Col- Sanitary Train, 42nd Infantry driven. lege (now the University of (Rainbow) Division at Fort In April 1918, near William Louis Pappan, son Tulsa), and with his 6-foot-4, Sill, Okla., and when the divi- Bertichamps, Lorraine, France, SouthWind Casino of Henry “Big Henry” Pappan 190-pound frame he became a sion received its overseas or- the Rainbow Division was one and Lucy Janetta Matney, was star athlete as the ders, the 167th of the first American divisions born Christmas Day 1894 on center on the Kendall Oklahoma was trans- to receive its baptism of fire. celebrates 26th the Kanza Reservation in basketball team and ported by rail from The division was engaged in Oklahoma Territory, and al- other sports. Fort Sill to Camp traditional World War I trench though he was named Wil- When the United Mills, N.Y. warfare during the Lorraine anniversary liam, he usually went by his States declared war on While at Camp Campaign, initially under the middle name of Louis. Germany on April 6, Mills, Louis was direct tutelage of French Army In fourth quarter of 2010, were able to earn one entry Louis was a 1902 enrollee 1917, Louis and five transferred from the personnel, and incurred many SouthWind Kaw Nation Ca- for every $10 played in a slot of the Kaw Nation of other members of the 167th Oklahoma to casualties, primarily from mus- sino celebrates its 26th year machine at the casino, up to Oklahoma, and when of the Kendall basketball William Louis the 166th Ambulance tard gas attacks, who required of operation with a $26,000 20 entries per day. On Oct. appropriate age, he was sent to team dropped out of Pappan in a high Company (formerly first aid and ambulance trans- giveaway on Oct. 30 and a 30 at 10 p.m. four names will Haskell Institute in Kansas school and enlisted in school photo. the First Tennessee port to field hospitals. This was New Year’s Eve drawing that be drawn with one lucky where he learned the military- Oklahoma Ambulance Ambulance Company hazardous duty for medical is currently top secret. winner taking home $20,000. style discipline that all Indian Company No. 1 (Oklahoma before federalization) as a wag- personnel and many suffered Throughout September and Starting in November, club students endured in those days, National Guard). Freeman oner (mule-skinner). The 166th from the toxic effects of chemi- October, Smart Money Club members will be able to earn eventually becoming an officer Winslow, also a member of Tennessee, primarily comprised cal warfare right along with the Members are able to earn entries into the top secret in the local student military the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma, of native Tennesseans, was the active combatants. Freeman entries into the largest cash New Year’s Eve drawing that society. was one of these five Kendall only Rainbow Division ambu- Winslow, who had remained drawing the Casino has ever is going to be an even bigger In 1914 he married Nellie basketball players, a testimony lance company to remain with the 167th Oklahoma, was held. Each day customers event. Ann Mathews, a Pawnee, who to Kanza patriotism. The unit mule-drawn for the war’s dura- injured in a gas attack toward

10 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 11 the end of the war, and Louis Neuenahr, Germany, before himself, who was hospitalized returning home in May 1919. twice, was most likely gassed. Louis’s wife Nellie had been Posthumous Presentation of Gold Star After the Lorraine Campaign, killed in an automobile accident the division was sent to the on July 10, 1918, and shortly to ATU Investigator Louis Pappan Champagne-Marne front north after his discharge from the of Châlons-sur-Marne where army, he married his second by Assistant Director Mark Chait the 166th Tennessee was photo- wife, the part-Cherokee Grace graphed riding in their mule- Octavia Maxfield, on Aug. 9, at the National Native American Law Enforcement Association's Annual Conference driven mule ambulances down 1919. The couple, who was to Las Vegas, Nev. • Sept. 15, 2010 a broad French boulevard. eventually have five children On July 15, the German together, had first met while Thanks for that kind Pappan, under orders to Army launched the last of its both were students at Kendall introduction… It’s my inspect beer licenses, ar- major attempts to take Paris. College where Gracie was a great honor to be here rived at the Sheridan Club The Rainbow Division, which member of the women’s basket- Ambulance Company mule-skinners riding in their ambulances down a tonight, to pay tribute to in Tulsa, close to midnight. had been assigned a key defen- ball team. Louis was employed boulevard in Châlons-sur-Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France, July 1918. fallen Alcohol Tax Unit Pappan was accompanied sive position in the allied line as a Tulsa oil company book- (ATU) Investigator (or by a former Tulsa police northwest of Suippes, was to keeper for the 1930 Federal did not like the intrusion of the was front page news for weeks agent as we now call detective, turned private face the onslaught of some of Census, but sometime in the federal authorities. The struggle afterwards, but time eventually them), William Louis investigator, named Stew- Germany's best troops but held early 1930s he decided to continued outside the club, and erased the incident from the Pappan… and we at ATF art. When they both en- their ground in vicious hand-to- change careers and became a shots were heard. public’s memory, and it has want to welcome him tered the club, a floor hand combat and stopped the Tulsa police officer. Witnesses found Louis and taken nearly 75 years for home after 75 years. Let show was in progress. German offensive cold. The On Aug. 27, 1935, he was his companion dead, both Louis’s ultimate sacrifice in the me tell you about the man While Pappan ques- 166th Tennessee was one of the appointed Retailer Inspector, men severely beaten about the line of duty to be properly rec- you first saw Tuesday, in tioned the club's bouncer, the lobby of the Riviera. two men approached medical units that operated a Alcohol Tax Unit, Bureau of head. The private investigator ognized. Standing, from left, J. Dewey Webb, Special Agent in Charge, Houston Field Division; Let me tell you the story Pappan and Stewart from triage at Suippes, provided lit- Internal Revenue, which was had been shot twice in the left © 2010 by Jimmie G. Benbrook Helga and Jim Benbrook, Barbara Osteika, Carmen Pappan, wife; Erin Pouppirt, Mark of William Louis Pappan, R. Chait, ATF Assistant Director; unidentified. Seated, Stephen Maxfield Pappan, son of the kitchen area. The men ter-bearers right at the front later to be incorporated into the side with bullets that pene- lines, and suffered intense artil- U.S. Department of Justice, — it is indeed inspiring. William L. Pappan; and Rodney A. Grant, actor. were both well known trated his body from side to Louis was born on the gamblers in the Tulsa area, lery fire and gas attacks right Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, side, and once in the head. along with the infantry. A field Firearms and Explosives Kaw Nation Reservation, out of the dirt.” The basketball than once during the war. But and had long histories with Louis had been shot five on Christmas Day in 1894, to a entry states: “Louis is six feet four through it all, he was unwavering Tulsa county law enforcement. hospital supported by the 166th (ATF), and his duties were to times in the back of the head Tennessee as part of the triage verify that a retail establishment family with deep roots in American inches tall and was the most con- in his fidelity to duty and… to his A fight broke out between four in addition to a fractured history. As you heard yesterday, his sistent point maker on the team.” love of sports! In a letter to his men, and as the struggle moved was bombed by German air- had a valid license to sell alco- skull from the beating. Four first cousin was none other than And in 1917, the yearbook states: beloved Kendall College, he wrote outside, shots were heard. Witnesses craft during the battle, although hol for tax purposes. Alcohol guns were found lying around Vice President Charles Curtis, our “Louis, the big center on this during one of his hospital stays: found Pappan and his partner dead, it was clearly marked by a huge sales were limited to beer in the bodies. nation’s first Vice President with year's team, was probably the best “How’s the football team getting four guns strewn around them. It red cross. Oklahoma in 1935, but this was The two gamblers were ar- noted Native American ancestry. basket man on the team.” along…?” Now, that’s a true was ironic that he died so violently Following the Champagne- not the typical beer we find rested and charged with the In 1840, his grandfather and his America's entry into World War sportsman for you… and a very after saving lives and served un- Marne Campaign, the 166th today and could contain as murders, both having long his- granduncle, Louis and Joseph I changed everything. In the spring courageous one at that! armed in World War I. Tennessee provided similar much as 12 percent alcohol. tories with Tulsa county law Pappan, settled on the north bank of 1917, Louis led his entire bas- After returning from the war, he The incident appeared in local medical services during the Prohibition had been re- enforcement. Only one was of the Kansas River and quickly ketball team to enlist with him into became a Traffic Officer with the newspapers and captured the at- Aisne-Marne Campaign, St. pealed in 1933, but the orga- convicted of manslaughter and established a trading center and the Oklahoma National Guard’s Tulsa Police Department. The city tention of the Tulsa citizens. In the Mihiel Campaign, and the nized crime violence experi- sentenced to five years. river ferry. This site was destined Ambulance Company Number 1, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, had a long end, three men were arrested for Meuse-Argonne Campaign. enced during these years, cou- Louis was laid to rest in to become Topeka, Kansas. Here which was federalized into active tradition of violence against law murder. Only one was convicted of During the St. Mihiel and the pled with the Great Depression, Tulsa, leaving behind his the Pappans helped transport service. He became part of a much enforcement — and corrupt local manslaughter and sentenced to 5 Meuse-Argonne Campaigns, had prolonged this dark era in widow Gracie and six children countless settlers westward. larger and diverse team as a mule politics didn’t make it any better. years. That certainly illustrates the Louis may have crossed paths American history. It was in his from both of his marriages. The His great-great-grandfather was skinner, driving a mule-driven am- Louis left the police department anti-revenooer public sentiment with James Wanshabe, a Kanza capacity as a Retailer Inspector incident, which became known William’s son Robert in his WWII Kaw Nation Chief White Plume, bulance for the 166th Ambulance and in August 1935, he became an that all investigators worked full-blood who was in a Stokes that, just before midnight on as the “Sheridan Club Killings,” uniform taken in France. who visited President Monroe in Company as part of the famed investigator for ATF’s forerunner, through, — not just in Oklahoma in mortar platoon of the 165th Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1935, Washington, D.C., in 1822; his 42nd Rainbow Division. Often near, the Alcohol Tax Unit. 1935, but throughout the country Infantry Regiment, Rainbow Louis and a private investigator great-great-granduncle was Osage or at the front lines, Louis dodged Prohibition was over by then, during and after prohibition. Division. The division received went to the Sheridan Club at Nation Chief White Hair, who met machine gun fire, artillery bom- but somehow violence prevailed, if William Louis Pappan died hon- four coveted campaign stream- 51st and Sheridan Road in with Thomas Jefferson, also in Wash- bardment, gas attacks, and even not increased. Criminal syndicates orably, serving this country and the ers and two war service stream- Tulsa to perform a beer license ington, D.C.; and he is most likely military vehicle traffic jams, as he continued to illegally produce and American public, and so tonight, we ers as one of the most deco- check. Louis and the private related to the notable Papin fur recovered and transported injured distribute distilled spirits. Gangs are here to finally recognize this rated units in World War I. investigator were talking to the trading families of the early 19th and dead soldiers from the battle- battled viciously for control of man for exceptional bravery and for Following the Armistice on club bouncer, a former county century from St. Louis, Missouri. fields of France! underground distilleries and distri- making the ultimate sacrifice in the Nov. 11, Louis was sent to a highway patrolman who was As a young man, Louis was an It wasn’t any better off the bution networks. Machine guns line of duty. The Gold Star Medal military hospital in France suf- operating the spotlight for a all-around athlete, playing base- battlefield. During the war’s in- continued to be the weapon of will be awarded to Louis’ relatives fering from unknown injuries floor show in progress, when ball, basketball and running track. tense bombardment it seemed as if choice by gangsters who killed — Stephen Pappan, Louis’ son; Jim incurred during combat opera- two gamblers approached them The baseball entry in his Kendall the enemy had especially chosen each other on street corners, in Benbrook, Louis’ cousin; and Erin College yearbook states: “Sta- as targets the first-aid or triage social clubs, and in restaurants. Blackshere Pouppirt, Louis’ great tions. He then rejoined the from the kitchen area. William’s adult children, from left, William Louis Pappan Jr., Carolyn tioned at first base, Louis has stations, ambulance stations, and On December 4, 1935, essen- grand niece. Please join me in wel- 166th and spent several months A fight soon broke out, ap- Sue Pappan-Walkabout, Geraldine Louise Pappan-Crow, and Stephen of occupation duty in Bad parently because the gamblers Maxfield Pappan. helped many a poor throw by his hospitals. And Louis himself was tially at the beginning of his career coming the recipients of William great reach and ability to dig them wounded and hospitalized more as an ATU Investigator, Louis Louis Pappan’s Gold Star Medal.

12 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 13 the end of the war, and Louis Neuenahr, Germany, before himself, who was hospitalized returning home in May 1919. twice, was most likely gassed. Louis’s wife Nellie had been Posthumous Presentation of Gold Star After the Lorraine Campaign, killed in an automobile accident the division was sent to the on July 10, 1918, and shortly to ATU Investigator Louis Pappan Champagne-Marne front north after his discharge from the of Châlons-sur-Marne where army, he married his second by Assistant Director Mark Chait the 166th Tennessee was photo- wife, the part-Cherokee Grace graphed riding in their mule- Octavia Maxfield, on Aug. 9, at the National Native American Law Enforcement Association's Annual Conference driven mule ambulances down 1919. The couple, who was to Las Vegas, Nev. • Sept. 15, 2010 a broad French boulevard. eventually have five children On July 15, the German together, had first met while Thanks for that kind Pappan, under orders to Army launched the last of its both were students at Kendall introduction… It’s my inspect beer licenses, ar- major attempts to take Paris. College where Gracie was a great honor to be here rived at the Sheridan Club The Rainbow Division, which member of the women’s basket- Ambulance Company mule-skinners riding in their ambulances down a tonight, to pay tribute to in Tulsa, close to midnight. had been assigned a key defen- ball team. Louis was employed boulevard in Châlons-sur-Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France, July 1918. fallen Alcohol Tax Unit Pappan was accompanied sive position in the allied line as a Tulsa oil company book- (ATU) Investigator (or by a former Tulsa police northwest of Suippes, was to keeper for the 1930 Federal did not like the intrusion of the was front page news for weeks agent as we now call detective, turned private face the onslaught of some of Census, but sometime in the federal authorities. The struggle afterwards, but time eventually them), William Louis investigator, named Stew- Germany's best troops but held early 1930s he decided to continued outside the club, and erased the incident from the Pappan… and we at ATF art. When they both en- their ground in vicious hand-to- change careers and became a shots were heard. public’s memory, and it has want to welcome him tered the club, a floor hand combat and stopped the Tulsa police officer. Witnesses found Louis and taken nearly 75 years for home after 75 years. Let show was in progress. German offensive cold. The On Aug. 27, 1935, he was his companion dead, both Louis’s ultimate sacrifice in the me tell you about the man While Pappan ques- 166th Tennessee was one of the appointed Retailer Inspector, men severely beaten about the line of duty to be properly rec- you first saw Tuesday, in tioned the club's bouncer, the lobby of the Riviera. two men approached medical units that operated a Alcohol Tax Unit, Bureau of head. The private investigator ognized. Standing, from left, J. Dewey Webb, Special Agent in Charge, Houston Field Division; Let me tell you the story Pappan and Stewart from triage at Suippes, provided lit- Internal Revenue, which was had been shot twice in the left © 2010 by Jimmie G. Benbrook Helga and Jim Benbrook, Barbara Osteika, Carmen Pappan, wife; Erin Pouppirt, Mark of William Louis Pappan, R. Chait, ATF Assistant Director; unidentified. Seated, Stephen Maxfield Pappan, son of the kitchen area. The men ter-bearers right at the front later to be incorporated into the side with bullets that pene- lines, and suffered intense artil- U.S. Department of Justice, — it is indeed inspiring. William L. Pappan; and Rodney A. Grant, actor. were both well known trated his body from side to Louis was born on the gamblers in the Tulsa area, lery fire and gas attacks right Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, side, and once in the head. along with the infantry. A field Firearms and Explosives Kaw Nation Reservation, out of the dirt.” The basketball than once during the war. But and had long histories with Louis had been shot five on Christmas Day in 1894, to a entry states: “Louis is six feet four through it all, he was unwavering Tulsa county law enforcement. hospital supported by the 166th (ATF), and his duties were to times in the back of the head Tennessee as part of the triage verify that a retail establishment family with deep roots in American inches tall and was the most con- in his fidelity to duty and… to his A fight broke out between four in addition to a fractured history. As you heard yesterday, his sistent point maker on the team.” love of sports! In a letter to his men, and as the struggle moved was bombed by German air- had a valid license to sell alco- skull from the beating. Four first cousin was none other than And in 1917, the yearbook states: beloved Kendall College, he wrote outside, shots were heard. Witnesses craft during the battle, although hol for tax purposes. Alcohol guns were found lying around Vice President Charles Curtis, our “Louis, the big center on this during one of his hospital stays: found Pappan and his partner dead, it was clearly marked by a huge sales were limited to beer in the bodies. nation’s first Vice President with year's team, was probably the best “How’s the football team getting four guns strewn around them. It red cross. Oklahoma in 1935, but this was The two gamblers were ar- noted Native American ancestry. basket man on the team.” along…?” Now, that’s a true was ironic that he died so violently Following the Champagne- not the typical beer we find rested and charged with the In 1840, his grandfather and his America's entry into World War sportsman for you… and a very after saving lives and served un- Marne Campaign, the 166th today and could contain as murders, both having long his- granduncle, Louis and Joseph I changed everything. In the spring courageous one at that! armed in World War I. Tennessee provided similar much as 12 percent alcohol. tories with Tulsa county law Pappan, settled on the north bank of 1917, Louis led his entire bas- After returning from the war, he The incident appeared in local medical services during the Prohibition had been re- enforcement. Only one was of the Kansas River and quickly ketball team to enlist with him into became a Traffic Officer with the newspapers and captured the at- Aisne-Marne Campaign, St. pealed in 1933, but the orga- convicted of manslaughter and established a trading center and the Oklahoma National Guard’s Tulsa Police Department. The city tention of the Tulsa citizens. In the Mihiel Campaign, and the nized crime violence experi- sentenced to five years. river ferry. This site was destined Ambulance Company Number 1, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, had a long end, three men were arrested for Meuse-Argonne Campaign. enced during these years, cou- Louis was laid to rest in to become Topeka, Kansas. Here which was federalized into active tradition of violence against law murder. Only one was convicted of During the St. Mihiel and the pled with the Great Depression, Tulsa, leaving behind his the Pappans helped transport service. He became part of a much enforcement — and corrupt local manslaughter and sentenced to 5 Meuse-Argonne Campaigns, had prolonged this dark era in widow Gracie and six children countless settlers westward. larger and diverse team as a mule politics didn’t make it any better. years. That certainly illustrates the Louis may have crossed paths American history. It was in his from both of his marriages. The His great-great-grandfather was skinner, driving a mule-driven am- Louis left the police department anti-revenooer public sentiment with James Wanshabe, a Kanza capacity as a Retailer Inspector incident, which became known William’s son Robert in his WWII Kaw Nation Chief White Plume, bulance for the 166th Ambulance and in August 1935, he became an that all investigators worked full-blood who was in a Stokes that, just before midnight on as the “Sheridan Club Killings,” uniform taken in France. who visited President Monroe in Company as part of the famed investigator for ATF’s forerunner, through, — not just in Oklahoma in mortar platoon of the 165th Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1935, Washington, D.C., in 1822; his 42nd Rainbow Division. Often near, the Alcohol Tax Unit. 1935, but throughout the country Infantry Regiment, Rainbow Louis and a private investigator great-great-granduncle was Osage or at the front lines, Louis dodged Prohibition was over by then, during and after prohibition. Division. The division received went to the Sheridan Club at Nation Chief White Hair, who met machine gun fire, artillery bom- but somehow violence prevailed, if William Louis Pappan died hon- four coveted campaign stream- 51st and Sheridan Road in with Thomas Jefferson, also in Wash- bardment, gas attacks, and even not increased. Criminal syndicates orably, serving this country and the ers and two war service stream- Tulsa to perform a beer license ington, D.C.; and he is most likely military vehicle traffic jams, as he continued to illegally produce and American public, and so tonight, we ers as one of the most deco- check. Louis and the private related to the notable Papin fur recovered and transported injured distribute distilled spirits. Gangs are here to finally recognize this rated units in World War I. investigator were talking to the trading families of the early 19th and dead soldiers from the battle- battled viciously for control of man for exceptional bravery and for Following the Armistice on club bouncer, a former county century from St. Louis, Missouri. fields of France! underground distilleries and distri- making the ultimate sacrifice in the Nov. 11, Louis was sent to a highway patrolman who was As a young man, Louis was an It wasn’t any better off the bution networks. Machine guns line of duty. The Gold Star Medal military hospital in France suf- operating the spotlight for a all-around athlete, playing base- battlefield. During the war’s in- continued to be the weapon of will be awarded to Louis’ relatives fering from unknown injuries floor show in progress, when ball, basketball and running track. tense bombardment it seemed as if choice by gangsters who killed — Stephen Pappan, Louis’ son; Jim incurred during combat opera- two gamblers approached them The baseball entry in his Kendall the enemy had especially chosen each other on street corners, in Benbrook, Louis’ cousin; and Erin College yearbook states: “Sta- as targets the first-aid or triage social clubs, and in restaurants. Blackshere Pouppirt, Louis’ great tions. He then rejoined the from the kitchen area. William’s adult children, from left, William Louis Pappan Jr., Carolyn tioned at first base, Louis has stations, ambulance stations, and On December 4, 1935, essen- grand niece. Please join me in wel- 166th and spent several months A fight soon broke out, ap- Sue Pappan-Walkabout, Geraldine Louise Pappan-Crow, and Stephen of occupation duty in Bad parently because the gamblers Maxfield Pappan. helped many a poor throw by his hospitals. And Louis himself was tially at the beginning of his career coming the recipients of William great reach and ability to dig them wounded and hospitalized more as an ATU Investigator, Louis Louis Pappan’s Gold Star Medal.

12 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 13 1930s agent hero to receive ATF honor Thank you E M E R G E N C Y M A N A G E M E N T It was such a privilege to By NICOLE MARSHALL among all police agencies that newspaper archives show. receive this distinguished Tulsa World Staff Writer you are always going to be re- Pappan had a history of ser- award in honor of my father. membered when you are killed vice before becoming a federal My wife Carmen and I are humbled by this experience. Emergency supplies you will need In what became known as in the line of duty,” Osteika said. agent, and he was related to Although I was just a small the “Sheridan Club killings” of The violence and corruption other historical figures. boy of 6 when my father was It has been strange year On the Kaw Nation website police, ambulance, etc. 2) When the power goes out 1935, assailants beat and fatally that festered during Prohibition He left his studies at Kendall killed, I can still remember weather-wise and is that a sign under “Programs and Ser- Teach children how and when If a power outage is 2 hours shot federal agent William persisted in Oklahoma during College — now the University moments sitting at the kitchen of what is coming up? vices” you will find a tab to call 911 or you local Emer- or less, you need not be con- Louis Pappan and a private the time Pappan was with the of Tulsa — and volunteered for table eating breakfast with Here it is, the middle of named “Emergency Manage- gency Medical Services num- cerned, but how do you save investigator as they investigated ATU. The state did not repeal World War I, serving with him in the mornings. Strange October and temperatures are ment.” Click on the tab and ber for emergency help. 3) how one remembers certain your food when the refrigera- illicit liquor activities at a Tulsa Prohibition until 1959. Oklahoma National Guard in the mid to upper 80s during you will find several files that Show each family member tor is out for longer times? County nightclub. “It was a very violent time,” Ambulance Company No. 1. things so vividly, like my dad always liked to put mayon- the day. Not totally unusual have excellent information how and when to turn off the Bring prepared can help. By News of the slayings, linked Osteika said. “Gangsters were In France, he drove a mule- naise on his eggs. Funny how for Oklahoma but definitely describing what you need for water, gas and electricity at the planning ahead, you can save to corruption born of the Prohi- killing people in the streets.” drawn ambulance as part of the that seems to stick in my not the norm. Recently we had your Family Disaster Supplies main switches. 4) Check if you your perishables. bition era, gripped headlines for On the night of the slayings, 166th Ambulance Company, memory! an earthquake that measured Kit, how to develop a Family have adequate insurance cover- years. But as decades passed, the Pappan had gone to several 117th Sanitary Train (medical My mother, Grace O. between a magnitude 4 and 5, Disaster Plan, Safe Steps for age. 5) Teach each family mem- What do I need? story of their slayings faded into nightclubs with private investiga- train), 42nd Division. While Maxfield‐Pappan, did not talk and over the last 10 years we Winter Weather, and Power ber how to use the fire extin- 1) One or more inexpensive history. tor George Stewart, a former providing first aid transport much about what had hap- have experienced drought, Outage. Because many people guisher — the ABC type, and pened to my dad, nor did any Styrofoam coolers can do an This year, nearly 75 near or at the front lines, flooding, tornadoes, high do not have computers and show them where it’s kept. 6) of the other family members, excellent job. years after his death, Pappan was injured and however, as time went on, wind, hail, soaring heat in- access to the Internet, I will Install smoke detectors on 2) Ice. Surrounding your Pappan will take his place hospitalized more than mom mentioned things about dexes — and then came the point out some things you each level of your home, espe- food with ice will ensure that among the fallen heroes of once. dad’s cousin, Charles Curtis ice storms. need to do starting today that cially near bedrooms. 7) Con- it will stay cold. the Bureau of Alcohol, Pappan was born on the who later become Senator of The big problem with ice will help you prepare to be duct home hazard hunt. 8) 3) Keep plenty of shelf sta- Tobacco, Firearms and Kaw Indian Reservation in Kansas, and went on to be- storms is that it destroys a lot self sufficient for at least 72 Stock emergency supplies and ble foods such as canned Explosives. Oklahoma in 1894. come Vice President of the of our infrastructure, mainly hours. assemble a Disaster Supplies goods, powdered or boxed “It is a very long tradi- He was a first cousin to United States. It was during electric lines. I have talked to Kit. 9) Take a Red Cross first milk. These can be eaten hot, tion in law enforcement to Vice President Charles one of these times when my dad was doing his duty as a several senior citizens and they Family Disaster Plan aid CPR class, 10) Determine cold or heated on a grill or honor those who have Curtis, the first American soldier, fighting on foreign soil cannot remember ice storms of Create a Disaster Plan. Meet the best routes from your camper stove. gone before you and left Indian vice president, who of France during WWI, that 4- to 5-inch accumulations. with your family and discuss home. Find two ways out of 4) A digital quick-response this life serving not only served under President his cousin, Charles Curtis Over the years we have why you need to prepare for each room. 11) Find the safe thermometer should already be their community but their Herbert Hoover; a grand- would send many gift pack- begun to take electricity for disaster. Explain the dangers spots in your home for each a necessity in your kitchen and country,” said ATF histo- son of Louis Pappan, who ages. My dad and Charles granted. Yes, it went off occa- of fire, severe weather and type of disaster. should be used to check the rian Barbara Osteika. operated a locally famous remained very close over the sionally but was back on in a earthquakes to children. Plan Working with neighbors can internal temperature of food After serving as a Tulsa river ferry in Topeka, Kan., years. couple of hours. But when 2 to share responsibilities and save lives and property. Meet for doneness and safety. Police Department traffic transporting countless set- Dad was only 19 years old when he married his first to 4 inches of ice gets on work together as a team. 1) with your Neighbors to plan officer, Pappan joined the tlers westward; a great- wife, Nellie Ann Mathews. power lines, any wind will not Discuss the type of disaster how the neighborhood could What to do Alcohol Tax Unit of the great-grandson of Kaw only take down the electrical that is most likely to happen. work together after a disaster She was full blood Pawnee. Do not open the refrigerator Internal Revenue Service Nation Chief Monchousia They had two children, Rob- lines but break power poles as Explain what to do in each until help arrives. If you’re a or freezer and be sure and tell in August 1935. The unit (White Plume); and a ert Henry Pappan and Rose well. Restringing electrical case. 2) Pick two places to member of a neighborhood the little ones to leave the door was the forerunner alcohol great-great-grandnephew of Marian Pappan whom are lines when they are down is a meet: a) Right outside your organization, such as a home closed. An unopened refrigera- law enforcement agency to Osage Nation Chief both deceased. problem. But when electrical home in case of a sudden association or crime watch tor will keep foods cold enough the ATF, Osteika said. Pawhuska (White Hair), My father worked as a poles have to be replaced, then emergency, like a fire, b) Out- group, Introduce disaster pre- bookkeeper for an Oil Com- for a couple of hours at least a Because Pappan’s death who met and negotiated a the time you are without elec- side your neighborhood in case paredness as a new activity. pany in Tulsa, Okla., and was freezer that is half full will hold was in the line of duty, Dennis Tulsa Police Department cap- treaty with President Thomas tricity moves from hours to you can’t return home. Every- Know your neighbors’ special also an enumerator for the for up to 24 hours and a full Lippe, chairman of the tain, according to Tulsa World Jefferson in Washington. days before power is restored. one must know the address skills (e.g., medical, technical) 1930 U.S. Federal Census of freezer for 48 hours. Oklahoma Law Enforcement archives. Accepting the Gold Star Tulsa, Oklahoma. His income The Federal Emergency and phone number. 3) Ask an and consider how you could If it looks like the power Memorial, placed his name, A witness reported that they Medal will be Pappan’s son, was only $40 a month. Management Agency recom- out-of-state friend to be your help neighbors who have spe- outage will be for more than story and picture on the organi- arrived at the club, which was Stephen Maxfield Pappan of Since I’m the only living mends that people should plan “family contact.” After a disas- cial needs, such as disabled zation’s website. Osteika discov- at 51st Street and Sheridan San Diego; his first cousin, Jim child left out of seven chil- on being self- sufficient for at ter, it’s often easier to call and elderly persons. Make 2-4 hours, then pack refriger- dren — along with 11 grand- ered the entry while searching Road, about 11:30 p.m. As the Benbrook of Arizona; and his least 72 hours after a natural long-distance. Other family plans for child care in case ated milk, dairy products, children — my wife Carmen the Internet this summer. lawmen arrived, a woman per- great-grand niece, Erin or manmade disaster. We may members should call this per- parents can’t get home. meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and I want to thank all of gravy, stuffing and leftovers To recognize his service, the formed a dance called the “Dra- Blackshere Pouppirt of Kansas those who helped with the not be able to do anything son and tell them where they ATF will posthumously award cula” under a spotlight on the City, Kan. research in the various areas about stringing new electrical are. Everyone must know your Family Disaster Supplies Kit into your Styrofoam coolers Pappan the agency’s highest dance floor. Nearby, patrons For more information, see at the AFT, notably, Barbara lines or installing new electri- contact’s phone number. 4) This kit should include the surrounded by ice. If it looks honor, the Gold Star Medal, on gambled in the club’s gambling Pappan’s story on the and Tony Osteika, and Joseph cal poles, but we can do some- Discuss what to do in an evac- following: like the power outage will be Wednesday during a ceremony room. Oklahoma Law Enforcement Wicks. Barbara is the histo- thing about preparing for the uation. Plan how to take care Water prolonged, then prepare a at the National Native American Minutes later, Pappan and Memorial website, rian for the ATF back in worst. We will cover some of of your pets. Food cooler with ice for your Law Enforcement Association’s Stewart were beaten uncon- tulsaworld.com/olem. Washington, D.C. Warm regards, the things we can do to help First Aid Kit freezer items. annual conference in Las Vegas. scious and then shot to death. At Stephen and Carmen Pappan prepare ourselves to weather Complete this checklist Tools and Supplies “We have a long history, and least one man was convicted in Reprinted with permission from San Diego, Calif. the storm until power can be 1) Post emergency telephone Clothing and Bedding — Gary Robison there is sort of a brotherhood connection with the slayings, the Tulsa World restored. numbers by phones — fire, Special Items Emergency Management Director

14 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 15 1930s agent hero to receive ATF honor Thank you E M E R G E N C Y M A N A G E M E N T It was such a privilege to By NICOLE MARSHALL among all police agencies that newspaper archives show. receive this distinguished Tulsa World Staff Writer you are always going to be re- Pappan had a history of ser- award in honor of my father. membered when you are killed vice before becoming a federal My wife Carmen and I are humbled by this experience. Emergency supplies you will need In what became known as in the line of duty,” Osteika said. agent, and he was related to Although I was just a small the “Sheridan Club killings” of The violence and corruption other historical figures. boy of 6 when my father was It has been strange year On the Kaw Nation website police, ambulance, etc. 2) When the power goes out 1935, assailants beat and fatally that festered during Prohibition He left his studies at Kendall killed, I can still remember weather-wise and is that a sign under “Programs and Ser- Teach children how and when If a power outage is 2 hours shot federal agent William persisted in Oklahoma during College — now the University moments sitting at the kitchen of what is coming up? vices” you will find a tab to call 911 or you local Emer- or less, you need not be con- Louis Pappan and a private the time Pappan was with the of Tulsa — and volunteered for table eating breakfast with Here it is, the middle of named “Emergency Manage- gency Medical Services num- cerned, but how do you save investigator as they investigated ATU. The state did not repeal World War I, serving with him in the mornings. Strange October and temperatures are ment.” Click on the tab and ber for emergency help. 3) how one remembers certain your food when the refrigera- illicit liquor activities at a Tulsa Prohibition until 1959. Oklahoma National Guard in the mid to upper 80s during you will find several files that Show each family member tor is out for longer times? County nightclub. “It was a very violent time,” Ambulance Company No. 1. things so vividly, like my dad always liked to put mayon- the day. Not totally unusual have excellent information how and when to turn off the Bring prepared can help. By News of the slayings, linked Osteika said. “Gangsters were In France, he drove a mule- naise on his eggs. Funny how for Oklahoma but definitely describing what you need for water, gas and electricity at the planning ahead, you can save to corruption born of the Prohi- killing people in the streets.” drawn ambulance as part of the that seems to stick in my not the norm. Recently we had your Family Disaster Supplies main switches. 4) Check if you your perishables. bition era, gripped headlines for On the night of the slayings, 166th Ambulance Company, memory! an earthquake that measured Kit, how to develop a Family have adequate insurance cover- years. But as decades passed, the Pappan had gone to several 117th Sanitary Train (medical My mother, Grace O. between a magnitude 4 and 5, Disaster Plan, Safe Steps for age. 5) Teach each family mem- What do I need? story of their slayings faded into nightclubs with private investiga- train), 42nd Division. While Maxfield‐Pappan, did not talk and over the last 10 years we Winter Weather, and Power ber how to use the fire extin- 1) One or more inexpensive history. tor George Stewart, a former providing first aid transport much about what had hap- have experienced drought, Outage. Because many people guisher — the ABC type, and pened to my dad, nor did any Styrofoam coolers can do an This year, nearly 75 near or at the front lines, flooding, tornadoes, high do not have computers and show them where it’s kept. 6) of the other family members, excellent job. years after his death, Pappan was injured and however, as time went on, wind, hail, soaring heat in- access to the Internet, I will Install smoke detectors on 2) Ice. Surrounding your Pappan will take his place hospitalized more than mom mentioned things about dexes — and then came the point out some things you each level of your home, espe- food with ice will ensure that among the fallen heroes of once. dad’s cousin, Charles Curtis ice storms. need to do starting today that cially near bedrooms. 7) Con- it will stay cold. the Bureau of Alcohol, Pappan was born on the who later become Senator of The big problem with ice will help you prepare to be duct home hazard hunt. 8) 3) Keep plenty of shelf sta- Tobacco, Firearms and Kaw Indian Reservation in Kansas, and went on to be- storms is that it destroys a lot self sufficient for at least 72 Stock emergency supplies and ble foods such as canned Explosives. Oklahoma in 1894. come Vice President of the of our infrastructure, mainly hours. assemble a Disaster Supplies goods, powdered or boxed “It is a very long tradi- He was a first cousin to United States. It was during electric lines. I have talked to Kit. 9) Take a Red Cross first milk. These can be eaten hot, tion in law enforcement to Vice President Charles one of these times when my dad was doing his duty as a several senior citizens and they Family Disaster Plan aid CPR class, 10) Determine cold or heated on a grill or honor those who have Curtis, the first American soldier, fighting on foreign soil cannot remember ice storms of Create a Disaster Plan. Meet the best routes from your camper stove. gone before you and left Indian vice president, who of France during WWI, that 4- to 5-inch accumulations. with your family and discuss home. Find two ways out of 4) A digital quick-response this life serving not only served under President his cousin, Charles Curtis Over the years we have why you need to prepare for each room. 11) Find the safe thermometer should already be their community but their Herbert Hoover; a grand- would send many gift pack- begun to take electricity for disaster. Explain the dangers spots in your home for each a necessity in your kitchen and country,” said ATF histo- son of Louis Pappan, who ages. My dad and Charles granted. Yes, it went off occa- of fire, severe weather and type of disaster. should be used to check the rian Barbara Osteika. operated a locally famous remained very close over the sionally but was back on in a earthquakes to children. Plan Working with neighbors can internal temperature of food After serving as a Tulsa river ferry in Topeka, Kan., years. couple of hours. But when 2 to share responsibilities and save lives and property. Meet for doneness and safety. Police Department traffic transporting countless set- Dad was only 19 years old when he married his first to 4 inches of ice gets on work together as a team. 1) with your Neighbors to plan officer, Pappan joined the tlers westward; a great- wife, Nellie Ann Mathews. power lines, any wind will not Discuss the type of disaster how the neighborhood could What to do Alcohol Tax Unit of the great-grandson of Kaw only take down the electrical that is most likely to happen. work together after a disaster She was full blood Pawnee. Do not open the refrigerator Internal Revenue Service Nation Chief Monchousia They had two children, Rob- lines but break power poles as Explain what to do in each until help arrives. If you’re a or freezer and be sure and tell in August 1935. The unit (White Plume); and a ert Henry Pappan and Rose well. Restringing electrical case. 2) Pick two places to member of a neighborhood the little ones to leave the door was the forerunner alcohol great-great-grandnephew of Marian Pappan whom are lines when they are down is a meet: a) Right outside your organization, such as a home closed. An unopened refrigera- law enforcement agency to Osage Nation Chief both deceased. problem. But when electrical home in case of a sudden association or crime watch tor will keep foods cold enough the ATF, Osteika said. Pawhuska (White Hair), My father worked as a poles have to be replaced, then emergency, like a fire, b) Out- group, Introduce disaster pre- bookkeeper for an Oil Com- for a couple of hours at least a Because Pappan’s death who met and negotiated a the time you are without elec- side your neighborhood in case paredness as a new activity. pany in Tulsa, Okla., and was freezer that is half full will hold was in the line of duty, Dennis Tulsa Police Department cap- treaty with President Thomas tricity moves from hours to you can’t return home. Every- Know your neighbors’ special also an enumerator for the for up to 24 hours and a full Lippe, chairman of the tain, according to Tulsa World Jefferson in Washington. days before power is restored. one must know the address skills (e.g., medical, technical) 1930 U.S. Federal Census of freezer for 48 hours. Oklahoma Law Enforcement archives. Accepting the Gold Star Tulsa, Oklahoma. His income The Federal Emergency and phone number. 3) Ask an and consider how you could If it looks like the power Memorial, placed his name, A witness reported that they Medal will be Pappan’s son, was only $40 a month. Management Agency recom- out-of-state friend to be your help neighbors who have spe- outage will be for more than story and picture on the organi- arrived at the club, which was Stephen Maxfield Pappan of Since I’m the only living mends that people should plan “family contact.” After a disas- cial needs, such as disabled zation’s website. Osteika discov- at 51st Street and Sheridan San Diego; his first cousin, Jim child left out of seven chil- on being self- sufficient for at ter, it’s often easier to call and elderly persons. Make 2-4 hours, then pack refriger- dren — along with 11 grand- ered the entry while searching Road, about 11:30 p.m. As the Benbrook of Arizona; and his least 72 hours after a natural long-distance. Other family plans for child care in case ated milk, dairy products, children — my wife Carmen the Internet this summer. lawmen arrived, a woman per- great-grand niece, Erin or manmade disaster. We may members should call this per- parents can’t get home. meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and I want to thank all of gravy, stuffing and leftovers To recognize his service, the formed a dance called the “Dra- Blackshere Pouppirt of Kansas those who helped with the not be able to do anything son and tell them where they ATF will posthumously award cula” under a spotlight on the City, Kan. research in the various areas about stringing new electrical are. Everyone must know your Family Disaster Supplies Kit into your Styrofoam coolers Pappan the agency’s highest dance floor. Nearby, patrons For more information, see at the AFT, notably, Barbara lines or installing new electri- contact’s phone number. 4) This kit should include the surrounded by ice. If it looks honor, the Gold Star Medal, on gambled in the club’s gambling Pappan’s story on the and Tony Osteika, and Joseph cal poles, but we can do some- Discuss what to do in an evac- following: like the power outage will be Wednesday during a ceremony room. Oklahoma Law Enforcement Wicks. Barbara is the histo- thing about preparing for the uation. Plan how to take care Water prolonged, then prepare a at the National Native American Minutes later, Pappan and Memorial website, rian for the ATF back in worst. We will cover some of of your pets. Food cooler with ice for your Law Enforcement Association’s Stewart were beaten uncon- tulsaworld.com/olem. Washington, D.C. Warm regards, the things we can do to help First Aid Kit freezer items. annual conference in Las Vegas. scious and then shot to death. At Stephen and Carmen Pappan prepare ourselves to weather Complete this checklist Tools and Supplies “We have a long history, and least one man was convicted in Reprinted with permission from San Diego, Calif. the storm until power can be 1) Post emergency telephone Clothing and Bedding — Gary Robison there is sort of a brotherhood connection with the slayings, the Tulsa World restored. numbers by phones — fire, Special Items Emergency Management Director

14 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 15 Actor Raymond Ball sugar‐coated John Wayne-Good Cowboy- Allegawaho and was asked what would “I’ve had many people come and ask portrays Chief Bad Indian Story. However, once I under- say if he were here today. “I hope he why they need to come here. It’s like I said Allegawaho, who came stood the story, I wanted to be part of it. would have good things to say about me,” before: the story is true and you can’t bury from Blue Earth Village “The writer of this play is Ron Parks, and Luther said. “Well, the script has that he the truth, this story needs to be told.” to Council Grove and he has done a tremendous amount of re- was a great orator, a good talker, and I • • • was the chief of the search, and this story is pretty accurate. We hope I’m doing him justice in my ministry From Lloyd Pappan: “I think that all Kaw during their time had to tame it down a little bit, but we feel — and when I do things like this, it’s re- the tribal members ought to come here and in Council Grove. this is pretty close to the way it was in that ally a reflection on what he passed down see this. It’s kind of an emotional thing. time of history. to me, and to others of his descendants, It’s funny, because I’ve inquired with some “I’ve been involved in Community The- striving to carry on the legacy that him of the people who were running for office ater since high school, and work for the and many of the other Kaw people who recently if they were coming, and most of local school district. The beard is driving were here at the time have sent down their them weren’t, but of course I didn’t vote my wife crazy.” family tree to their ancestors.” for those people either. • • • • • • “You can’t go back and redo history. The voices behind ‘Voices’ Ray Ball plays the part of Chief Allega- Kyleigh Warren has been participating History is what it is, and it doesn’t do any by Sarah Miller waho, who came from Blue Earth Village in this event four years, and travels from good to carry grudges 200 years later or to Council Grove and was the chief of the Ponca City with her grandmother, whatever it is now — I don’t think some Kaw during their time in Council Grove. Tahagena Warren, Executive Council mem- people know what went on here. I don’t Ray says, “I agree that the pageant tells ber. She says her favorite part of the pag- know if this is 100 percent accurate depic- COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. — Back in it how it was, but when it first started, eant is doing something with her Nana. tion of what went on, but it’s pretty close. August, I had the pleasure of attending some of the council members didn’t like it • • • “Our history shows that we were forced this wonderful pageant and meeting some much. Most of what you see in the pag- From Tahagena (Gena) Warren: “Ron to leave this area. I admire the people from eant is telling it how it really was. There Parks came to Kaw City in 1992 to meet Council Grove, particularly those that of the cast members from the production. are some parts, when tribal members first with the Executive Council members with learn these parts, you know. You’ll see the Below are a few comments from various saw it, they got a little mad because they historical information he had researched guy that does Hayes — that’s a lot of mem- said it wasn’t telling the truth. about the Kaws in the Council Grove area. ory work — and there’s a young lady that individuals who participated in this “This is history, done by research, and “The first year we came here to Council does a lot. She got her part a couple of historical event. that was how it was in those times. You Grove, it was very tear‐jerking and very weeks ago, and she knows it. So, they’re can’t change history, or how are the little solemn. It was kind of hard for some of us the ones that really work hard. These peo- ones going to say there wasn,t anything — you know, coming to a place that looks ple go out and dance, they can do that in bad, if you,re going to sugarcoat it?” a lot like home. It kind of gave you a feel- their sleep, and they know what to do • • • ing like you had been here before. when they get there. From the director, Kathy Haun: “Direct- Kaw Nation in Oklahoma participating. they were blocking the road to progress and From Luther Pepper: “Well, like I’ve “Some people just don’t get any of this, “I admire the people of Council Grove ing the Voices of the Wind began in 2001 and This was the summer of 2001.” Christian civilization. They’re just in the said in times past, it’s interesting to be a how the Kaw people were treated in for their dedication. It’s really tough to learn production started in 1992. Multimedia • • • way, and if you dig into the history, you’re part of a bunch of the history of the Kaw school. They certainly don’t learn this in these parts, and they gather up wagons and performance included live music, taped From Mark Brooks: “I play the part of just shocked by what happened. Nation with the people of Council Grove. history, and history books don’t teach any horses, and have gone out in the pastures music composed for the show, some large Seth Hayes, who was the great‐grandson of “Seth is a fourth generation Council I know some say that the script of this of this. A lot of town people here in Coun- and done filming, and had a lot of partici- set pieces, stagecoach, covered wagons, Daniel Boone and cousin of Kit Carson. Grove resident whose grandfather, a Civil pageant was a little bit controversial, but cil Grove say, ‘We're so sorry.’ But that’s pation to do those films. I show up and do horseback Bushwhackers. “Seth also gives the Council Grove War Veteran, came to Council Grove in a it’s part of the history both ways — of the the way life was back then. my part, and the dancers dance and the “About the video: David McFarland came white settler perspective as a community covered wagon. He had a slave named people of Council Grove, and the Kaw “I’m glad this story is now being told, so singers sing and the drummers drum. down and reenacted the event, which is the founder. Seth is trying to get all the dollars Sally who he released before the war, but people. A history teacher in one of the we can move on. You can be prejudiced “The people of Council Grove could do apex of the show, in which two Kaw braves he can get. He sees all this opportunity chose to stay and help him raise a foster local schools said, ‘Well even if it is, it’s and carry these hard feelings around with these parts appearance-wise, and no one were hung by the people of Council Grove. and the Kaw are part of that. daughter named Kitty. They are buried part of the local history.’ you, but it does no one any good. It’s just would know the difference. However the There were 30‐40 people in the cast, another “They are a double‐edged sword to him, together. “There’s a number of Allegawaho’s de- the way it was, and you live through it and regalia our people have on — like that one 20 behind the scenes during the perfor- because he likes their money, but sees them “I think this story is very important and scendants who are part of the cast, and you move on. It’s a story that needs to be Jim Warren has on — his mother made mances, and people who work on the show as savages. He thinks of them as low beings, needs to be told. Originally when they asked along with them probably some of the told because there’s a mentality around that for him. But in today’s market, it in town. Council Grove had 70‐75 people, he doesn't respect them for who they are, me, my answer was no because I didn’t audience who are.” here that the Indians did them wrong, and would cost a thousand dollars to go out with an additional 30 members from the which is probably how it was. He thought know the story, thinking it would be this Luther is the great grandson of that’s not the case at all. and get it.”

Actor Mark Brooks Kyleigh Warren portrays Seth Hayes, and Gena great-grandson of Warren Daniel Boone and cousin of Kit Carson.

Luther Pepper

16 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 17 Actor Raymond Ball sugar‐coated John Wayne-Good Cowboy- Allegawaho and was asked what would “I’ve had many people come and ask portrays Chief Bad Indian Story. However, once I under- say if he were here today. “I hope he why they need to come here. It’s like I said Allegawaho, who came stood the story, I wanted to be part of it. would have good things to say about me,” before: the story is true and you can’t bury from Blue Earth Village “The writer of this play is Ron Parks, and Luther said. “Well, the script has that he the truth, this story needs to be told.” to Council Grove and he has done a tremendous amount of re- was a great orator, a good talker, and I • • • was the chief of the search, and this story is pretty accurate. We hope I’m doing him justice in my ministry From Lloyd Pappan: “I think that all Kaw during their time had to tame it down a little bit, but we feel — and when I do things like this, it’s re- the tribal members ought to come here and in Council Grove. this is pretty close to the way it was in that ally a reflection on what he passed down see this. It’s kind of an emotional thing. time of history. to me, and to others of his descendants, It’s funny, because I’ve inquired with some “I’ve been involved in Community The- striving to carry on the legacy that him of the people who were running for office ater since high school, and work for the and many of the other Kaw people who recently if they were coming, and most of local school district. The beard is driving were here at the time have sent down their them weren’t, but of course I didn’t vote my wife crazy.” family tree to their ancestors.” for those people either. • • • • • • “You can’t go back and redo history. The voices behind ‘Voices’ Ray Ball plays the part of Chief Allega- Kyleigh Warren has been participating History is what it is, and it doesn’t do any by Sarah Miller waho, who came from Blue Earth Village in this event four years, and travels from good to carry grudges 200 years later or to Council Grove and was the chief of the Ponca City with her grandmother, whatever it is now — I don’t think some Kaw during their time in Council Grove. Tahagena Warren, Executive Council mem- people know what went on here. I don’t Ray says, “I agree that the pageant tells ber. She says her favorite part of the pag- know if this is 100 percent accurate depic- COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. — Back in it how it was, but when it first started, eant is doing something with her Nana. tion of what went on, but it’s pretty close. August, I had the pleasure of attending some of the council members didn’t like it • • • “Our history shows that we were forced this wonderful pageant and meeting some much. Most of what you see in the pag- From Tahagena (Gena) Warren: “Ron to leave this area. I admire the people from eant is telling it how it really was. There Parks came to Kaw City in 1992 to meet Council Grove, particularly those that of the cast members from the production. are some parts, when tribal members first with the Executive Council members with learn these parts, you know. You’ll see the Below are a few comments from various saw it, they got a little mad because they historical information he had researched guy that does Hayes — that’s a lot of mem- said it wasn’t telling the truth. about the Kaws in the Council Grove area. ory work — and there’s a young lady that individuals who participated in this “This is history, done by research, and “The first year we came here to Council does a lot. She got her part a couple of historical event. that was how it was in those times. You Grove, it was very tear‐jerking and very weeks ago, and she knows it. So, they’re can’t change history, or how are the little solemn. It was kind of hard for some of us the ones that really work hard. These peo- ones going to say there wasn,t anything — you know, coming to a place that looks ple go out and dance, they can do that in bad, if you,re going to sugarcoat it?” a lot like home. It kind of gave you a feel- their sleep, and they know what to do • • • ing like you had been here before. when they get there. From the director, Kathy Haun: “Direct- Kaw Nation in Oklahoma participating. they were blocking the road to progress and From Luther Pepper: “Well, like I’ve “Some people just don’t get any of this, “I admire the people of Council Grove ing the Voices of the Wind began in 2001 and This was the summer of 2001.” Christian civilization. They’re just in the said in times past, it’s interesting to be a how the Kaw people were treated in for their dedication. It’s really tough to learn production started in 1992. Multimedia • • • way, and if you dig into the history, you’re part of a bunch of the history of the Kaw school. They certainly don’t learn this in these parts, and they gather up wagons and performance included live music, taped From Mark Brooks: “I play the part of just shocked by what happened. Nation with the people of Council Grove. history, and history books don’t teach any horses, and have gone out in the pastures music composed for the show, some large Seth Hayes, who was the great‐grandson of “Seth is a fourth generation Council I know some say that the script of this of this. A lot of town people here in Coun- and done filming, and had a lot of partici- set pieces, stagecoach, covered wagons, Daniel Boone and cousin of Kit Carson. Grove resident whose grandfather, a Civil pageant was a little bit controversial, but cil Grove say, ‘We're so sorry.’ But that’s pation to do those films. I show up and do horseback Bushwhackers. “Seth also gives the Council Grove War Veteran, came to Council Grove in a it’s part of the history both ways — of the the way life was back then. my part, and the dancers dance and the “About the video: David McFarland came white settler perspective as a community covered wagon. He had a slave named people of Council Grove, and the Kaw “I’m glad this story is now being told, so singers sing and the drummers drum. down and reenacted the event, which is the founder. Seth is trying to get all the dollars Sally who he released before the war, but people. A history teacher in one of the we can move on. You can be prejudiced “The people of Council Grove could do apex of the show, in which two Kaw braves he can get. He sees all this opportunity chose to stay and help him raise a foster local schools said, ‘Well even if it is, it’s and carry these hard feelings around with these parts appearance-wise, and no one were hung by the people of Council Grove. and the Kaw are part of that. daughter named Kitty. They are buried part of the local history.’ you, but it does no one any good. It’s just would know the difference. However the There were 30‐40 people in the cast, another “They are a double‐edged sword to him, together. “There’s a number of Allegawaho’s de- the way it was, and you live through it and regalia our people have on — like that one 20 behind the scenes during the perfor- because he likes their money, but sees them “I think this story is very important and scendants who are part of the cast, and you move on. It’s a story that needs to be Jim Warren has on — his mother made mances, and people who work on the show as savages. He thinks of them as low beings, needs to be told. Originally when they asked along with them probably some of the told because there’s a mentality around that for him. But in today’s market, it in town. Council Grove had 70‐75 people, he doesn't respect them for who they are, me, my answer was no because I didn’t audience who are.” here that the Indians did them wrong, and would cost a thousand dollars to go out with an additional 30 members from the which is probably how it was. He thought know the story, thinking it would be this Luther is the great grandson of that’s not the case at all. and get it.”

Actor Mark Brooks Kyleigh Warren portrays Seth Hayes, and Gena great-grandson of Warren Daniel Boone and cousin of Kit Carson.

Luther Pepper

16 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 17 K A N Z A W E L L N E S S C E N T E R TITLE VI FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS

It has been an exciting time trainings to use, we are ready here at the Wellness Center. to debut two new programs In the last few months, the at the Wellness Center. The staff has received their annual Kanza Wellness Center is training in the latest proud to announce that Ka- lifeguarding and first aid/CPR rate instruction and Tai Chi techniques. Our continual instruction has begun. commitment to training al- Classes serve all ages and lows us to be assured that our levels of experience. They are staff can meet the needs of scheduled two times per our patrons. week. Our instructor, Bill To this end, I would like to Mays, has worked with the take this moment to United States Air recognize members Force and the Uni- of the Wellness Cen- versity of Kansas, From left, Ken Foreman, Jolene Krueger, Bill Mays and Robert Burris. Slow Cooker Cheesy Turkey Pot Roast with Mini Apple Crostata ter staff for their re- among others, bring- Potato Soup Sweet Potatoes and cent individual ing his expertise for the next five years. The there is an expectant mother Cranberries Just 5 ingredients. Turn an apple into a achievements. Jolene around the nation. monies will allow the pro- who needs a car seat or an A hot, hearty soup is waiting for you personal pie with easy-to-use Krueger, our lead We are very excited gram to continue the impor- elder that could use a grab when you get home if you rely on your refrigerated pie crust. instructor and assis- to have him as our tant work of making travel bar in the shower, the Injury Sweet potatoes and cranberries slow cooker tant manager, re- Ryan Smykil instructor at the safer for children and homes Prevention program can help. add a distinctive flavor to this baked INGREDIENTS ceived her yoga fit- Wellness Center. If safer for tribal members. Thank you to everyone turkey dinner 1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce INGREDIENTS ness certification. Robert anyone has ever wanted to The program will focus on that stopped by the health box), softened as directed on box Burris, our head personal take Karate or Tai Chi, now car seat and seatbelt use for fair on October 8th. As 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen southern style INGREDIENTS 1 large baking apple, peeled, cored and trainer has recently received is the time. Give us a call at all travelers. There will also usual, it was a great success. diced hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 (2- to 3-pound) boneless turkey breast thinly sliced (about 2 cups) his nutrition certification. Ken- (580) 362‐1444 for more in- be a strong emphasis on pre- It is wonderful to see so ½ cup frozen chopped onion (from 12- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed 2 tablespoons sugar (5 cups) neth Foreman just completed formation. venting elder falls. In addi- many people taking an active ounce bag), thawed ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries his personal training certifica- In addition to the exciting tion, the program will con- role in improving their health 1 medium stalk celery, diced (½ cup) 8 teaspoons caramel flavored topping ® 6 green onions cut into ½-inch pieces tion. Also, Keely Mauntel has happenings at the Wellness tinue efforts to curb drinking and wellness. As always, I 1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso chicken ¾ cup orange juice completed her group instruc- Center, I have also been man- and driving as well as im- invite everyone to stop by the broth DIRECTIONS ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves tion certification. I am very aging the Kaw Nation Injury prove fire safety. If you, or Wellness Center and see how 1 cup water Preheat oven to 425°F. ¼ teaspoon salt proud of my staff and their Prevention program for the someone you know, can bene- our staff can help make a 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Unroll crust on work surface. Roll crust 2 tablespoons butter, melted dedication to fitness. last few months. I am happy fit from any these programs, difference in your life. 1 cup milk out slightly; cut into 4 (5-inch) rounds. While the staff is busy to announce that the pro- give us a call and find out — Good Health, 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded American Place rounds on parchment lined DIRECTIONS putting all their recent gram has received funding how we can help. Whether Ryan Smykil, Manager Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups) cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350°F. ¼ cup real bacon pieces (from 2.8-ounce In medium bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; Place turkey breast in ungreased 13-by- package) toss apple slices into sugar mixture. 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Arrange Divide apple slices evenly onto center K A N Z A H E A L T H C L I N I C 4 medium green onions, sliced (¼ cup) sweet potatoes, cranberries and on- of each pie crust round. Fold ½-inch of ions around turkey. Pour orange juice crust over filling, pinching slightly so DIRECTIONS over top. Sprinkle with marjoram and The dental clinic is in full swing We have several people on the wait- In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix pota- that crust lays flat on apples. now. We have increased the number ing list to be seen by the dentist. If salt. Cover with foil. toes, onion, celery, broth and water. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is of days that you can receive services. you have an appointment, please be Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Uncover; Cover; cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 golden brown and apples slices are Currently, Dr. Lon Bair is at the respectful and call at least 24 hours in brush with melted butter. Bake an tender. Drizzle 2 teaspoons caramel hours. dental clinic the first and third advance if you are not going to be additional 30 minutes or until turkey topping over each crostata. If desired, In small bowl, mix flour into milk; stir Wednesday of each month. The hy- able to keep your appointment. There is fork-tender and juices run clear, serve warm with ice cream. gienist, Traci Moya, is providing are many other people waiting to into potato mixture. Increase heat set- spooning pan juices over turkey and services every Tuesday and Wednes- receive dental services. If you are a ting to high. Cover; cook 20 to 30 min- vegetables once during baking. Serve Prep time 15 minutes day. For an appointment, call the “no call, no show,” you have just utes or until mixture thickens. Stir in turkey and vegetables with pan Total time 35 minutes dental clinic at 580-362-1944. If you caused someone else not to receive cheese until melted. Garnish individual juices. Makes 4 servings get the answering machine, leave dental treatment. servings with bacon and green onions. your name and number and the den- We appreciate the opportunity to Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Prep time 20 minutes tal staff will return your call to serve each person who comes to the Total time 1 hour, 50 minutes schedule an appointment. health and dental clinic. It is a privi- Prep time 15 minutes Makes 8 servings Just as a reminder, the dental clinic lege to provide you with excellent Total time 6 hours, 45 minutes is not open except on Tuesday and service. Makes 6 servings Lon Bair, D.D.S., and staff Wednesday of each week. — Jackie Dodson, Health Director 18 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 19 K A N Z A W E L L N E S S C E N T E R TITLE VI FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS

It has been an exciting time trainings to use, we are ready here at the Wellness Center. to debut two new programs In the last few months, the at the Wellness Center. The staff has received their annual Kanza Wellness Center is training in the latest proud to announce that Ka- lifeguarding and first aid/CPR rate instruction and Tai Chi techniques. Our continual instruction has begun. commitment to training al- Classes serve all ages and lows us to be assured that our levels of experience. They are staff can meet the needs of scheduled two times per our patrons. week. Our instructor, Bill To this end, I would like to Mays, has worked with the take this moment to United States Air recognize members Force and the Uni- of the Wellness Cen- versity of Kansas, From left, Ken Foreman, Jolene Krueger, Bill Mays and Robert Burris. Slow Cooker Cheesy Turkey Pot Roast with Mini Apple Crostata ter staff for their re- among others, bring- Potato Soup Sweet Potatoes and cent individual ing his expertise for the next five years. The there is an expectant mother Cranberries Just 5 ingredients. Turn an apple into a achievements. Jolene around the nation. monies will allow the pro- who needs a car seat or an A hot, hearty soup is waiting for you personal pie with easy-to-use Krueger, our lead We are very excited gram to continue the impor- elder that could use a grab when you get home if you rely on your refrigerated pie crust. instructor and assis- to have him as our tant work of making travel bar in the shower, the Injury Sweet potatoes and cranberries slow cooker tant manager, re- Ryan Smykil instructor at the safer for children and homes Prevention program can help. add a distinctive flavor to this baked INGREDIENTS ceived her yoga fit- Wellness Center. If safer for tribal members. Thank you to everyone turkey dinner 1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce INGREDIENTS ness certification. Robert anyone has ever wanted to The program will focus on that stopped by the health box), softened as directed on box Burris, our head personal take Karate or Tai Chi, now car seat and seatbelt use for fair on October 8th. As 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen southern style INGREDIENTS 1 large baking apple, peeled, cored and trainer has recently received is the time. Give us a call at all travelers. There will also usual, it was a great success. diced hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 (2- to 3-pound) boneless turkey breast thinly sliced (about 2 cups) his nutrition certification. Ken- (580) 362‐1444 for more in- be a strong emphasis on pre- It is wonderful to see so ½ cup frozen chopped onion (from 12- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed 2 tablespoons sugar (5 cups) neth Foreman just completed formation. venting elder falls. In addi- many people taking an active ounce bag), thawed ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries his personal training certifica- In addition to the exciting tion, the program will con- role in improving their health 1 medium stalk celery, diced (½ cup) 8 teaspoons caramel flavored topping ® 6 green onions cut into ½-inch pieces tion. Also, Keely Mauntel has happenings at the Wellness tinue efforts to curb drinking and wellness. As always, I 1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso chicken ¾ cup orange juice completed her group instruc- Center, I have also been man- and driving as well as im- invite everyone to stop by the broth DIRECTIONS ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves tion certification. I am very aging the Kaw Nation Injury prove fire safety. If you, or Wellness Center and see how 1 cup water Preheat oven to 425°F. ¼ teaspoon salt proud of my staff and their Prevention program for the someone you know, can bene- our staff can help make a 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Unroll crust on work surface. Roll crust 2 tablespoons butter, melted dedication to fitness. last few months. I am happy fit from any these programs, difference in your life. 1 cup milk out slightly; cut into 4 (5-inch) rounds. While the staff is busy to announce that the pro- give us a call and find out — Good Health, 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded American Place rounds on parchment lined DIRECTIONS putting all their recent gram has received funding how we can help. Whether Ryan Smykil, Manager Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups) cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350°F. ¼ cup real bacon pieces (from 2.8-ounce In medium bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; Place turkey breast in ungreased 13-by- package) toss apple slices into sugar mixture. 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Arrange Divide apple slices evenly onto center K A N Z A H E A L T H C L I N I C 4 medium green onions, sliced (¼ cup) sweet potatoes, cranberries and on- of each pie crust round. Fold ½-inch of ions around turkey. Pour orange juice crust over filling, pinching slightly so DIRECTIONS over top. Sprinkle with marjoram and The dental clinic is in full swing We have several people on the wait- In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix pota- that crust lays flat on apples. now. We have increased the number ing list to be seen by the dentist. If salt. Cover with foil. toes, onion, celery, broth and water. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is of days that you can receive services. you have an appointment, please be Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Uncover; Cover; cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 golden brown and apples slices are Currently, Dr. Lon Bair is at the respectful and call at least 24 hours in brush with melted butter. Bake an tender. Drizzle 2 teaspoons caramel hours. dental clinic the first and third advance if you are not going to be additional 30 minutes or until turkey topping over each crostata. If desired, In small bowl, mix flour into milk; stir Wednesday of each month. The hy- able to keep your appointment. There is fork-tender and juices run clear, serve warm with ice cream. gienist, Traci Moya, is providing are many other people waiting to into potato mixture. Increase heat set- spooning pan juices over turkey and services every Tuesday and Wednes- receive dental services. If you are a ting to high. Cover; cook 20 to 30 min- vegetables once during baking. Serve Prep time 15 minutes day. For an appointment, call the “no call, no show,” you have just utes or until mixture thickens. Stir in turkey and vegetables with pan Total time 35 minutes dental clinic at 580-362-1944. If you caused someone else not to receive cheese until melted. Garnish individual juices. Makes 4 servings get the answering machine, leave dental treatment. servings with bacon and green onions. your name and number and the den- We appreciate the opportunity to Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Prep time 20 minutes tal staff will return your call to serve each person who comes to the Total time 1 hour, 50 minutes schedule an appointment. health and dental clinic. It is a privi- Prep time 15 minutes Makes 8 servings Just as a reminder, the dental clinic lege to provide you with excellent Total time 6 hours, 45 minutes is not open except on Tuesday and service. Makes 6 servings Lon Bair, D.D.S., and staff Wednesday of each week. — Jackie Dodson, Health Director 18 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 19 Tribal Youth Outreach Program takes field trip to Beaver Creek Wetland

The Kaw Nation Tribal Water Quality Monitoring Youth Program was taken on a study tour at the Beaver The Kaw Nation Environ- River and Big Beaver Creek Creek Wetland this past sum- mental Department (KNED) — and Kaw Lake. mer. Twenty-two students, continues its efforts to moni- Data collected from these aged 6 to 13, attended a pre- tor water from Kaw Lake, activities continues to be re- sentation given by the Kaw Arkansas River, and three corded, monitored and re- Nation Environmental De- creeks entering Kaw Lake. ported to the Environmental partment staff. The goal for the Kaw Nation Protection Agency. Examples The topic was “The Impor- Water Quality Monitoring of the data collected from tance of Wetlands.” They Project is protecting the water each of these sites are pH were also given a tour of the quality and wildlife habitats levels, temperature, dissolved Kaw Nation Museum. Once within the Kaw Nation ser- oxygen, conductivity, total they arrived at the wetlands, vice area for the health and dissolved solids, alkalinity, students were split into well-being of its tribal mem- sulfates, nitrogen, phosphates, groups and taken on a nature bers and other Native Ameri- fecal coliform, lead, mercury, walk around the wetland cans residing here. and zinc. There are a few ment plants. The number of guided by Justin Bush. On Since 2006, funding has instances of parameters being sewage treatment plants on the walk, they got to see the been received from the Re- over the Oklahoma raw water the Arkansas River upstream differences in vegetation be- gion 6 U. S. Environmental standards. The parameters of Kaw Lake contributes to tween wetland and non wet- Protection Agency, Water that are most often over those this bacterium. land areas, and animals asso- Quality Protection Division, standards are dissolved solids, Dr. Dejene Alemayehu and ciated with the wetlands. and the Clean Water Act pH, and fecal coliform. Total Skyler Mathews are pictured The kids sorted macro in- §106 Program. KNED staff dissolved solids are high due above on the KNED air boat vertebrate samples, as well as has consistently conducted to the amount of sediment during a sampling trip on soil samples, which allowed water quality monitoring carried by the Arkansas River. Kaw Lake. Justin Bush is them to determine the differ- through water sampling and The geology of the area con- also shown with a large ence in soils based on their analyses, fish/biological sam- tains limestone which causes mouth bass that KNED col- texture and color. pling and sediment sampling an increase in pH. Fecal lected with the assistance of The students received within the Kaw Nation ser- coliform is a bacterium that Oklahoma Wildlife Depart- green Wetland logo T-shirts vice area on the two tribu- enters water from the natural ment Staff from Kaw Lake and backpacks and were tary rivers — the Arkansas ecosystem and sewage treat- to be analyzed for mercury. treated to lunch.

20 KANZA NEWS December 2010 December 2010 KANZA NEWS 21 Tribal Youth Outreach Program takes field trip to Beaver Creek Wetland

The Kaw Nation Tribal Water Quality Monitoring Youth Program was taken on a study tour at the Beaver The Kaw Nation Environ- River and Big Beaver Creek Creek Wetland this past sum- mental Department (KNED) — and Kaw Lake. mer. Twenty-two students, continues its efforts to moni- Data collected from these aged 6 to 13, attended a pre- tor water from Kaw Lake, activities continues to be re- sentation given by the Kaw Arkansas River, and three corded, monitored and re- Nation Environmental De- creeks entering Kaw Lake. ported to the Environmental partment staff. The goal for the Kaw Nation Protection Agency. Examples The topic was “The Impor- Water Quality Monitoring of the data collected from tance of Wetlands.” They Project is protecting the water each of these sites are pH were also given a tour of the quality and wildlife habitats levels, temperature, dissolved Kaw Nation Museum. Once within the Kaw Nation ser- oxygen, conductivity, total they arrived at the wetlands, vice area for the health and dissolved solids, alkalinity, students were split into well-being of its tribal mem- sulfates, nitrogen, phosphates, groups and taken on a nature bers and other Native Ameri- fecal coliform, lead, mercury, walk around the wetland cans residing here. and zinc. There are a few ment plants. The number of guided by Justin Bush. On Since 2006, funding has instances of parameters being sewage treatment plants on the walk, they got to see the been received from the Re- over the Oklahoma raw water the Arkansas River upstream differences in vegetation be- gion 6 U. S. Environmental standards. The parameters of Kaw Lake contributes to tween wetland and non wet- Protection Agency, Water that are most often over those this bacterium. land areas, and animals asso- Quality Protection Division, standards are dissolved solids, Dr. Dejene Alemayehu and ciated with the wetlands. and the Clean Water Act pH, and fecal coliform. Total Skyler Mathews are pictured The kids sorted macro in- §106 Program. KNED staff dissolved solids are high due above on the KNED air boat vertebrate samples, as well as has consistently conducted to the amount of sediment during a sampling trip on soil samples, which allowed water quality monitoring carried by the Arkansas River. Kaw Lake. Justin Bush is them to determine the differ- through water sampling and The geology of the area con- also shown with a large ence in soils based on their analyses, fish/biological sam- tains limestone which causes mouth bass that KNED col- texture and color. pling and sediment sampling an increase in pH. Fecal lected with the assistance of The students received within the Kaw Nation ser- coliform is a bacterium that Oklahoma Wildlife Depart- green Wetland logo T-shirts vice area on the two tribu- enters water from the natural ment Staff from Kaw Lake and backpacks and were tary rivers — the Arkansas ecosystem and sewage treat- to be analyzed for mercury. treated to lunch.

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The Kaw Nation Enrollment Office needs your help in locating the correct address for Hawé! Zházhe wíta che words in the Kaw language, these individuals. If you know the location of one or more of these individuals, contact Linda Cumberland. (Hi! My there is a 10-card “starter Freda Lane at 580-269-2137. You may also e-mail her at [email protected]. name is Linda Cumberland.) set” of words. In the previous issue of Here you’ll find the most Allen, Anthony Andrew Crane, Nathan David Ingrey, Ellen Elizabeth Neises, Ethan James Spurling, Logan Ray Kanza, Justin McBride, the basic words and phrases, like Allison, Jimmy Lee Crounse, Eldora Rose Jack, Adrianne L. Nield, Jessie Patrick Stalsworth, Kenneth Tayaha outgoing director of the Kaw “How are you?”, “My name Allison, Kendall Leann Davis, Sierra Dawn Jackson, Elliott Owen Norrick, Roy Gene Stalsworth, Suzanne Lizette Amezcua, Maria Sue Deckard, Veanna Jo Jackson, John Oliver O’Day, Lonnie B. Standerfer, Kyle Dean Language Department, gave is ___,” numbers, colors and Andrea, Tholan Eugene Dengerink, Kristina Leigh Jankey, Seth Ray O’Doniell, Jason Reid Steinhauer, Janet L. a wonderful overview of the animals. Each word also has Arand, April Dawn Dennison, Mark Henry Jeffrey, Jennifer Leigh O’Doniell, Phillis Jean Stiger, Dustin W. past accomplishments and a pronunciation guide, so Austin, Douglas Wayne Dougless, Eric P. Jenkins, Kimberly Diana Owens, Bobbie Jo Stiger, Marjorie Joy future direction of this de- Babby, Rachel Lynne Dunlap, John Douglas Jr. Johnson, Megan Marie Pappan, Candie Louise Stiger, Matthew Eugene anyone can read out the Badgett, Jennifer Lynn Dunlap, Allen Gene Jones, Angela Rene Pappan, Jason Lee Stiger, Melinda Jo partment. I had the privilege clues for the game. In no Baird, Ashley Dawn Eads, Curtis Zachary Kekahbah, Anthony Pappan, Jimmy Don Sumner, William L. of working with Justin for time, you’ll be naming things Baker, George Leon Eads, John Edward Kekahbah, Lauren Paige Pappan, Kelly L. Swanson, Addison Eugene nearly five years and, as the around you and greeting Baldwin, Heidi Susan Elliott, Tina Dawn Kekahbah, Warren Rae Pappan, Otis Eugene Tabor, Austin Scott Ballard, Mathew Charles Ellison, Kirby Dawn King, Holly J. Pappan, Travis Kaw Taylor, David newly appointed Director of each other in Kaw. These Bellmard, Robin R. Emmett, Perry Lee Kirkpatrick, Jeffrey Wade Pappan, Walter Ray Taylor, Megan Lynn the department, I am com- games are now just $5 each, Bellmard, Rollo James Emmons, Nathaniel Bacon Klima, Kameron Rae Pappin, Susan Ann Taylor, Patrick Allen mitted to meeting the goals plus postage if you want us Benbrook, James Russell Factor, Michelle L. Krohn, Keith Robert Parker, Ambria Lauren Thompson, Cassaundra Anastacia that he and I outlined to com- explanatory material. Blaine, Anthony Lee Fant, Donna Jean Kropp, Marcelyn Marie Parker, Ashlee Breann Thompson, Christine Marie to mail it to you. Blaine, Starla Crystal Farnsworth Jr., Herbert George La Sarge, Vivian Danette Parker, Stephen Wayne Thompson, Cindy Lue plete our mission to teach Also included are a Bourke, Patrick A. Fetty, Deborah Lynn Lavers, Solomon Sham Pease, Katrina Lynn Thompson, Crystal Lynette n and fully document Kaá ze Kanza-to-English glos- Kanza Language Class Boyd, Rebecca Jane Finch, Angela Mae Layton, Candyce Loe Pease, Trey Wayne Thompson, Harold Íe, the Kanza language. sary with over 700 en- Brack, Launa Jeanene Finch, Stephanie L. Le Clair, Taylor Martin Pepper, Daniel S. Thompson, James Andrew The Kaw City language Brewer, Tyler Carson Focke, Charlotte June Leonard, Jenny Perez, Elena M. Thompson, Jennifer Marie tries and a CD featur- class continues to meet each Brock, Brandon Clay Focke, Michael Wayne Lessert, Frank Pickering, Derrick Wade Thompson, Kennanlee Michelle Kaáze Wéyaje/Kanza Reader: ing audio recordings of week. It is now meeting on Brookey, Melissa Donna Focke, Steven Lane Lessert, Lindsey Jo Pickering, Stacy Guy Thompson, Kim Iran Learning Kanza Literacy the 10 annotated texts. Monday evenings from 6 to Brown, Bradley Forrest Forshee, William K.C. Littlewalker, Richard Allen Piguet, Debra Sue Thompson, Kristen Denise The entire document Brown, Sharon Fulcher, Bonnie Jean Long, Amanda Dawn Pipestem, Amanda Shandel Thompson, Matthew Virgil through Historical Texts 7:30 p.m. in the conference Buffalohead, Gerri Helen Garcia, Javier Salas Long, Karen M. Pipestem, Pamela Francesca Thompson, Russell Everett — book contents and Our latest addition to the room of the Maude Buffalohead, John William Gentry, Lindsey Chantel Lovell, Brent Douglas Pontious, Alycia Marie Thompson, Samantha Josephine CD — are available language resources is a McCauley Clarke Rowe So- Burdick, Rebekah Yvonne Gepner, Joshua Bruce Lovell, Erick David Poole, Stephanie E. Thompson, Steven Lee online at no cost at Burnett, Jason Bert Goodson, William Floyd Lower, Chad Everett Preston, Christopher Eugene Jr. Tinker, Leah Fawn “graded reader” — a set of cial Services Building on www.kawnation.com/ Bussey, Chara Lee Gottman, Eric Eugene Lowry, Brandy Deon Preston, Alan Patrick Tipton, Daniel Wayne readings that start out with a Washunga Drive in Kaw Bussey, Susan Irene Gottman, Jeremy Rory Lowry, Courtney Rashal Preston, Keith Earl Tipton, Michael Thomas langhome.html. A simple lullaby and become City. Language learners from Buster, James Franklin Gottman, Melissa Violet Lowry, Kyle Don Price, Carrie Lynn Tipton, Robert Virgil print version of the Byers, Christopher Michael Graham, Amber Dyan Lynes, Jessica Lee Pringle, Jess Pappan Tipton, Roger Wayne progressively more challenging middle school age to adult book will be available Byers, Lindsay Elizabeth Graham, Jeremy Shane Lynes, Zachary Marshall Rafferty, Margaret Nickolson Tomlin, Kimberly Dawn as you become familiar with copies of our popular board are currently participating. Campbell, Keesa Devonne Graham, Katheryn Maree Mansir, David Ratzlaff, Barbara Mae Van Duzor, Elizabeth Nadine soon for purchase. The book the written language. The game, Wajíphanyin, where Beginners are welcome. Campbell, Skyler Denice Graham, Keri Dawn Mansir, Taylor C. Reese, Everett Marion Van Duzor, Hannah Louise will probably retail for $19.99 stories are from some of the players discover the organiza- However you choose to Carcopa, Jake Alan Graham, Peyton Thad Maple, Mark Allen Richardson, Jacey Renea Van Duzor, Seth Alexander but enrolled Kaw tribal mem- Carcopa, Laura Lee Graham, Stacey De Ann Mares, Jill Davis Riggle, Ashley James Vernon, Melissa Marie last generations of native tion of the Kanza clans with learn more about the beauti- bers may purchase a copy for Carcopa, Sophia Wylea Graham, Summer Lyndsi Martin, Mary Ellen Riley, Martha Raelynn Villa, Noelani Ebajahmi speakers of the Kanza lan- in the historical camp circle, ful and intricate Kanza lan- Carlson, Rachel Ann Graham, Taylor Lynn Martin, Tanner Luke Romero, Christian David Villa-Baeza, Robert J. $5 plus an additional $3.95 if guage. The selected readings while learning Kanza vocab- guage, we are here for you. Carmichael, Jennifer Marie Green, Lori Dawn Mason, Ronald Joseph Romero, Phillip Anthony Wanko, Christyn N. you would like us to mail it Carstensen, Eric Jon Grossman, Kimberly A. Matthews, Barbara J. Rote, Lori Janell Weathers, Allegra Dianne have been annotated to ac- ulary. The game includes the Call us any time you have a to you. Case Sr., Tommy Lee Haggard, Clay Micheal Mayfield, Renae M. Rubeo, Damon James Wegner, Jack Wade quaint users with the funda- game board, die and vocabu- question at 580-269-1199, or Cassidy, Joanna Hale, Jennifer Alison Mayo, Tracy Renee Schmeidler, Rachel Ann Wells, Clara Sue lary cards shown here, along you may e-mail us at lan- Catsinas, Debby Jean Hall, Melissa Ann McCormac, Buddy Leon Scott, Marissa Lane West, Judith mental principles of Kanza n n Wajípha yi : A Kanza with score cards and an in- [email protected]. We Chambers, Brandy L. Hamilton, Craig Marcus McCormac, Jack Charles Sewell, Benjamin Ray Whitney, Jenna L. literacy. Brief exercises are Chambers, Dennis R. Hampton, Marion Ewing McCray, Brandi Lea Sewell, Hazel Pearl Wiggns, Margaret Ann provided to allow users to test Language Learning Game struction sheet. If this is the look forward to hearing Chedester, Leah Allene Hanson, Debra Lynn McInvale, Robert R. III Shaffer, Jarrod T. Wilkerson, Sharon Marie their understanding of the There are still plenty of first time you are learning from you. Chedester, Shelley Lea Hanson, Michael Lee Means, Anthony Marcus Shaffer, Jason Lee Williams, Chelsey Elizabeth Childress, Laura May Hardy, Brandon William Means, Julie Ann Sheeder, Matthew Damon Williams, Cheryl Kay Cloud, Dustin Eugene Hardy, Jacayln R. Mehojah, Anson Dale Shelley, James Nelson Williams, Donald Eugene Coble, Johnny Lee Hardy, Meagan Elizabeth Merrell, Lahoma Michele Shelley, Kevin James Williams, Katy Lee Ann Coble, Karri A. Harmon, Alice Deen Merritt, Rachel Lynn Shelley, Vernon Keith Williamson, Justin Dean Sovereign Colclasure, Chelesa Clairese Harris, Larry Don Meskimen, Monte M. Shields, Joseph Luke Wilson, Sidney W. Jr. Long ago when the earth and a people were one, they lived proud and true Colclasure, Joe Mitchell Hazen, Kevin Michael Miller, Nancy Ann Shields, Shannon Kay Wilson, Charla Adele Cole, Rebekah Joy Healey, Kecia Jean Molina, Daniel R. Shoup, Kasey Danielle Wilson, Cheryl Ann Their eyes sparkled like the bright stars on a dark blue night Cole, Tracy Edwin Healey, Madeline Elizabeth Moon (Eads), Kennetha Shouse, Donald Wayne Wilson, Kevin Andrew Their hearts were pure as the pale plains Conn, Brittany Michele N. Herrera, Robert Zachary Moon, Christopher Shouse, Jerald Eugene Wilson, Matthew Their hearts were pure as the red clay Conn, Heather Marie A. Hewes, Bryant Francis Moon, Jennifer Skellenger, Janet Lorene Wilson, Sean Michael All this I see when I look at our nation’s stars and stripes Conn, Heaven Lataya Hill, Shasta Nichole Morris, Michael Wayne Smith, Douglas Kendall Wink, Tamara Kay Conn, Tawnee Viktoria Hobson, Shana Lee Morris, Patricia Ann Smith, Louann Wise, Rhonda Lynn So we shall not forget our ancestors, what they sacrificed and gave to us Convers, Elizabeth A. Hock, Chelsea Lane Morris, Scott Allen Smith, Melanie Ann Wise, Vernon Lee and our future generations. Convers, William Earl Houser, Jesse Cole Munroe, Misty Jo Smith, Morgan Dee Witty, David Freemon Conway, Cynthia L. Hubler, Mandy Brook Murray, Daniel Ernest Smith, Stephanie Michelle Witty, Jacob Joseph Robert Allen, Kaw Tribal member Cook, Etta Louise Huch, David Caleb Murray, Dusty Lee Sparks, Michael Heath Wright, Evalynn Pearl Kansa-Ponca-Potawatomi Nations Cooper, Stephen J. Hughes, Johnee D. Myers, Dan Henry III Spomer, Stacy R. Wright, Mary Beth Cox, Helen Permelia Ingram, Keeley Lynne Springer, Stevie Joe Zoski, Chelsea Kathyn

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The Kaw Nation Enrollment Office needs your help in locating the correct address for Hawé! Zházhe wíta che words in the Kaw language, these individuals. If you know the location of one or more of these individuals, contact Linda Cumberland. (Hi! My there is a 10-card “starter Freda Lane at 580-269-2137. You may also e-mail her at [email protected]. name is Linda Cumberland.) set” of words. In the previous issue of Here you’ll find the most Allen, Anthony Andrew Crane, Nathan David Ingrey, Ellen Elizabeth Neises, Ethan James Spurling, Logan Ray Kanza, Justin McBride, the basic words and phrases, like Allison, Jimmy Lee Crounse, Eldora Rose Jack, Adrianne L. Nield, Jessie Patrick Stalsworth, Kenneth Tayaha outgoing director of the Kaw “How are you?”, “My name Allison, Kendall Leann Davis, Sierra Dawn Jackson, Elliott Owen Norrick, Roy Gene Stalsworth, Suzanne Lizette Amezcua, Maria Sue Deckard, Veanna Jo Jackson, John Oliver O’Day, Lonnie B. Standerfer, Kyle Dean Language Department, gave is ___,” numbers, colors and Andrea, Tholan Eugene Dengerink, Kristina Leigh Jankey, Seth Ray O’Doniell, Jason Reid Steinhauer, Janet L. a wonderful overview of the animals. Each word also has Arand, April Dawn Dennison, Mark Henry Jeffrey, Jennifer Leigh O’Doniell, Phillis Jean Stiger, Dustin W. past accomplishments and a pronunciation guide, so Austin, Douglas Wayne Dougless, Eric P. Jenkins, Kimberly Diana Owens, Bobbie Jo Stiger, Marjorie Joy future direction of this de- Babby, Rachel Lynne Dunlap, John Douglas Jr. Johnson, Megan Marie Pappan, Candie Louise Stiger, Matthew Eugene anyone can read out the Badgett, Jennifer Lynn Dunlap, Allen Gene Jones, Angela Rene Pappan, Jason Lee Stiger, Melinda Jo partment. I had the privilege clues for the game. In no Baird, Ashley Dawn Eads, Curtis Zachary Kekahbah, Anthony Pappan, Jimmy Don Sumner, William L. of working with Justin for time, you’ll be naming things Baker, George Leon Eads, John Edward Kekahbah, Lauren Paige Pappan, Kelly L. Swanson, Addison Eugene nearly five years and, as the around you and greeting Baldwin, Heidi Susan Elliott, Tina Dawn Kekahbah, Warren Rae Pappan, Otis Eugene Tabor, Austin Scott Ballard, Mathew Charles Ellison, Kirby Dawn King, Holly J. Pappan, Travis Kaw Taylor, David newly appointed Director of each other in Kaw. These Bellmard, Robin R. Emmett, Perry Lee Kirkpatrick, Jeffrey Wade Pappan, Walter Ray Taylor, Megan Lynn the department, I am com- games are now just $5 each, Bellmard, Rollo James Emmons, Nathaniel Bacon Klima, Kameron Rae Pappin, Susan Ann Taylor, Patrick Allen mitted to meeting the goals plus postage if you want us Benbrook, James Russell Factor, Michelle L. Krohn, Keith Robert Parker, Ambria Lauren Thompson, Cassaundra Anastacia that he and I outlined to com- explanatory material. Blaine, Anthony Lee Fant, Donna Jean Kropp, Marcelyn Marie Parker, Ashlee Breann Thompson, Christine Marie to mail it to you. Blaine, Starla Crystal Farnsworth Jr., Herbert George La Sarge, Vivian Danette Parker, Stephen Wayne Thompson, Cindy Lue plete our mission to teach Also included are a Bourke, Patrick A. Fetty, Deborah Lynn Lavers, Solomon Sham Pease, Katrina Lynn Thompson, Crystal Lynette n and fully document Kaá ze Kanza-to-English glos- Kanza Language Class Boyd, Rebecca Jane Finch, Angela Mae Layton, Candyce Loe Pease, Trey Wayne Thompson, Harold Íe, the Kanza language. sary with over 700 en- Brack, Launa Jeanene Finch, Stephanie L. Le Clair, Taylor Martin Pepper, Daniel S. Thompson, James Andrew The Kaw City language Brewer, Tyler Carson Focke, Charlotte June Leonard, Jenny Perez, Elena M. Thompson, Jennifer Marie tries and a CD featur- class continues to meet each Brock, Brandon Clay Focke, Michael Wayne Lessert, Frank Pickering, Derrick Wade Thompson, Kennanlee Michelle Kaáze Wéyaje/Kanza Reader: ing audio recordings of week. It is now meeting on Brookey, Melissa Donna Focke, Steven Lane Lessert, Lindsey Jo Pickering, Stacy Guy Thompson, Kim Iran Learning Kanza Literacy the 10 annotated texts. Monday evenings from 6 to Brown, Bradley Forrest Forshee, William K.C. Littlewalker, Richard Allen Piguet, Debra Sue Thompson, Kristen Denise The entire document Brown, Sharon Fulcher, Bonnie Jean Long, Amanda Dawn Pipestem, Amanda Shandel Thompson, Matthew Virgil through Historical Texts 7:30 p.m. in the conference Buffalohead, Gerri Helen Garcia, Javier Salas Long, Karen M. Pipestem, Pamela Francesca Thompson, Russell Everett — book contents and Our latest addition to the room of the Maude Buffalohead, John William Gentry, Lindsey Chantel Lovell, Brent Douglas Pontious, Alycia Marie Thompson, Samantha Josephine CD — are available language resources is a McCauley Clarke Rowe So- Burdick, Rebekah Yvonne Gepner, Joshua Bruce Lovell, Erick David Poole, Stephanie E. Thompson, Steven Lee online at no cost at Burnett, Jason Bert Goodson, William Floyd Lower, Chad Everett Preston, Christopher Eugene Jr. Tinker, Leah Fawn “graded reader” — a set of cial Services Building on www.kawnation.com/ Bussey, Chara Lee Gottman, Eric Eugene Lowry, Brandy Deon Preston, Alan Patrick Tipton, Daniel Wayne readings that start out with a Washunga Drive in Kaw Bussey, Susan Irene Gottman, Jeremy Rory Lowry, Courtney Rashal Preston, Keith Earl Tipton, Michael Thomas langhome.html. A simple lullaby and become City. Language learners from Buster, James Franklin Gottman, Melissa Violet Lowry, Kyle Don Price, Carrie Lynn Tipton, Robert Virgil print version of the Byers, Christopher Michael Graham, Amber Dyan Lynes, Jessica Lee Pringle, Jess Pappan Tipton, Roger Wayne progressively more challenging middle school age to adult book will be available Byers, Lindsay Elizabeth Graham, Jeremy Shane Lynes, Zachary Marshall Rafferty, Margaret Nickolson Tomlin, Kimberly Dawn as you become familiar with copies of our popular board are currently participating. Campbell, Keesa Devonne Graham, Katheryn Maree Mansir, David Ratzlaff, Barbara Mae Van Duzor, Elizabeth Nadine soon for purchase. The book the written language. The game, Wajíphanyin, where Beginners are welcome. Campbell, Skyler Denice Graham, Keri Dawn Mansir, Taylor C. Reese, Everett Marion Van Duzor, Hannah Louise will probably retail for $19.99 stories are from some of the players discover the organiza- However you choose to Carcopa, Jake Alan Graham, Peyton Thad Maple, Mark Allen Richardson, Jacey Renea Van Duzor, Seth Alexander but enrolled Kaw tribal mem- Carcopa, Laura Lee Graham, Stacey De Ann Mares, Jill Davis Riggle, Ashley James Vernon, Melissa Marie last generations of native tion of the Kanza clans with learn more about the beauti- bers may purchase a copy for Carcopa, Sophia Wylea Graham, Summer Lyndsi Martin, Mary Ellen Riley, Martha Raelynn Villa, Noelani Ebajahmi speakers of the Kanza lan- in the historical camp circle, ful and intricate Kanza lan- Carlson, Rachel Ann Graham, Taylor Lynn Martin, Tanner Luke Romero, Christian David Villa-Baeza, Robert J. $5 plus an additional $3.95 if guage. The selected readings while learning Kanza vocab- guage, we are here for you. Carmichael, Jennifer Marie Green, Lori Dawn Mason, Ronald Joseph Romero, Phillip Anthony Wanko, Christyn N. you would like us to mail it Carstensen, Eric Jon Grossman, Kimberly A. Matthews, Barbara J. Rote, Lori Janell Weathers, Allegra Dianne have been annotated to ac- ulary. The game includes the Call us any time you have a to you. Case Sr., Tommy Lee Haggard, Clay Micheal Mayfield, Renae M. Rubeo, Damon James Wegner, Jack Wade quaint users with the funda- game board, die and vocabu- question at 580-269-1199, or Cassidy, Joanna Hale, Jennifer Alison Mayo, Tracy Renee Schmeidler, Rachel Ann Wells, Clara Sue lary cards shown here, along you may e-mail us at lan- Catsinas, Debby Jean Hall, Melissa Ann McCormac, Buddy Leon Scott, Marissa Lane West, Judith mental principles of Kanza n n Wajípha yi : A Kanza with score cards and an in- [email protected]. We Chambers, Brandy L. Hamilton, Craig Marcus McCormac, Jack Charles Sewell, Benjamin Ray Whitney, Jenna L. literacy. Brief exercises are Chambers, Dennis R. Hampton, Marion Ewing McCray, Brandi Lea Sewell, Hazel Pearl Wiggns, Margaret Ann provided to allow users to test Language Learning Game struction sheet. If this is the look forward to hearing Chedester, Leah Allene Hanson, Debra Lynn McInvale, Robert R. III Shaffer, Jarrod T. Wilkerson, Sharon Marie their understanding of the There are still plenty of first time you are learning from you. Chedester, Shelley Lea Hanson, Michael Lee Means, Anthony Marcus Shaffer, Jason Lee Williams, Chelsey Elizabeth Childress, Laura May Hardy, Brandon William Means, Julie Ann Sheeder, Matthew Damon Williams, Cheryl Kay Cloud, Dustin Eugene Hardy, Jacayln R. Mehojah, Anson Dale Shelley, James Nelson Williams, Donald Eugene Coble, Johnny Lee Hardy, Meagan Elizabeth Merrell, Lahoma Michele Shelley, Kevin James Williams, Katy Lee Ann Coble, Karri A. Harmon, Alice Deen Merritt, Rachel Lynn Shelley, Vernon Keith Williamson, Justin Dean Sovereign Colclasure, Chelesa Clairese Harris, Larry Don Meskimen, Monte M. Shields, Joseph Luke Wilson, Sidney W. Jr. Long ago when the earth and a people were one, they lived proud and true Colclasure, Joe Mitchell Hazen, Kevin Michael Miller, Nancy Ann Shields, Shannon Kay Wilson, Charla Adele Cole, Rebekah Joy Healey, Kecia Jean Molina, Daniel R. Shoup, Kasey Danielle Wilson, Cheryl Ann Their eyes sparkled like the bright stars on a dark blue night Cole, Tracy Edwin Healey, Madeline Elizabeth Moon (Eads), Kennetha Shouse, Donald Wayne Wilson, Kevin Andrew Their hearts were pure as the pale plains Conn, Brittany Michele N. Herrera, Robert Zachary Moon, Christopher Shouse, Jerald Eugene Wilson, Matthew Their hearts were pure as the red clay Conn, Heather Marie A. Hewes, Bryant Francis Moon, Jennifer Skellenger, Janet Lorene Wilson, Sean Michael All this I see when I look at our nation’s stars and stripes Conn, Heaven Lataya Hill, Shasta Nichole Morris, Michael Wayne Smith, Douglas Kendall Wink, Tamara Kay Conn, Tawnee Viktoria Hobson, Shana Lee Morris, Patricia Ann Smith, Louann Wise, Rhonda Lynn So we shall not forget our ancestors, what they sacrificed and gave to us Convers, Elizabeth A. Hock, Chelsea Lane Morris, Scott Allen Smith, Melanie Ann Wise, Vernon Lee and our future generations. Convers, William Earl Houser, Jesse Cole Munroe, Misty Jo Smith, Morgan Dee Witty, David Freemon Conway, Cynthia L. Hubler, Mandy Brook Murray, Daniel Ernest Smith, Stephanie Michelle Witty, Jacob Joseph Robert Allen, Kaw Tribal member Cook, Etta Louise Huch, David Caleb Murray, Dusty Lee Sparks, Michael Heath Wright, Evalynn Pearl Kansa-Ponca-Potawatomi Nations Cooper, Stephen J. Hughes, Johnee D. Myers, Dan Henry III Spomer, Stacy R. Wright, Mary Beth Cox, Helen Permelia Ingram, Keeley Lynne Springer, Stevie Joe Zoski, Chelsea Kathyn

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