tribal media relations. media tribal for being the first birth of the new year. new the of birth first the being for

Contributed by Tony Choate, Choate, Tony by Contributed PRESORTED STANDARD

other helpful items from Carl Albert officials as a gift gift a as officials Albert Carl from items helpful other The Chickasaw Times

proximately three years. three proximately Post Office Box 1548 US Postage were presented a car seat, diapers, formula and many many and formula diapers, seat, car a presented were

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expected to be completed in ap in completed be to expected Ada, OK 74821 PAID 2 oz., and measured 20 inches at birth. The Pannells Pannells The birth. at inches 20 measured and oz., 2

Construction of the facility is is facility the of Construction Permit No.1

Hospital in Ada. Halen, born January 3, weighed 8 lbs., lbs., 8 weighed 3, January born Halen, Ada. in Hospital Oklahoma City, OK 731 and operation costs. operation and

Pannell, the first baby born in 2006 at Carl Albert Indian Indian Albert Carl at 2006 in born baby first the Pannell, savings in maintenance, utility utility maintenance, in savings

Okla., hold their newborn son and brother, Halen Sixx Sixx Halen brother, and son newborn their hold Okla., facility should provide long term term long provide should facility

Paula, Andy and two-year-old Zane Pannell, of Sulphur, Sulphur, of Pannell, Zane two-year-old and Andy Paula, Finally, a new state-of-the art art state-of-the new a Finally,

panding the current facility. current the panding

- considerably less time than ex than time less considerably

facility can be accomplished in in accomplished be can facility

Second, constructing a new new a constructing Second,

out interruption. out

- campus from State Highway 3. 3. Highway State from campus Albert Hospital to proceed with proceed to Hospital Albert who have worked alongside us. us. alongside worked have who

will allow patient care at Carl Carl at care patient allow will cility allows easy access to the the to access easy allows cility dedication of the legislators legislators the of dedication

- First, building a new facility facility new a building First, fa the for site proposed The appreciate the hard work and and work hard the appreciate

several advantages. several campus. single said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “We “We Anoatubby. Bill Gov. said

tion was determined to provide provide to determined was tion health pavilion, all located on a a on located all pavilion, health come,” to years for services

- imaging center and a women’s women’s a and center imaging health of level the improving ing a new facility at a new loca new a at facility new a ing

- macy refill center, a diagnostic diagnostic a center, refill macy continue to us enable will cility current Carl Albert. Construct Albert. Carl current

- - enlarging and remodeling the the remodeling and enlarging “This new state-of-the-art fa state-of-the-art new “This ambulatory care facility, a phar a facility, care ambulatory

$135 million was approved. was million $135 ing a new facility compared to to compared facility new a ing 3 emergency department, an an department, emergency 3

- story, 70-bed hospital, a level level a hospital, 70-bed story, Hospital in Ada. A budget of of budget A Ada. in Hospital identical expense for construct for expense identical

Current plans include a two- a include plans Current of the current Carl Albert Indian Indian Albert Carl current the of compare costs showed almost almost showed costs compare

homa.” homa.” facility will almost triple the size size the triple almost will facility A study commissioned to to commissioned study A

- A new, 370,000-square-foot 370,000-square-foot new, A health care facility. facility. care health Indian people in southern Okla southern in people Indian

ture Jan. 20. 20. Jan. ture to build a new, state-of-the-art state-of-the-art new, a build to of health services available to to available services health of

- tem officials made the decision decision the made officials tem dramatically increase the scope scope the increase dramatically Legisla Tribal Chickasaw the

- develop these plans, which will will which plans, these develop by approved unanimously was Chickasaw Nation Health Sys Health Nation Chickasaw

expanding the current facility, facility, current the expanding ment staff who have helped helped have who staff ment Ada in facility health Nation saw

- - tive and negative aspects of of aspects negative and tive Chicka new a of construction service personnel and develop and personnel service

- for budget The - Okla. ADA, fe eautn te posi the evaluating After We also appreciate the health health the appreciate also We

y okayed y Facilit Health CNHS New

jacent to Carl Albert Hospital in Ada, is set for October completion. October for set is Ada, in Hospital Albert Carl to jacent

- ad center, The center. refill pharmacy new the depicts rendering artist’s This

Carl Albert’s first baby of 2006 of baby first Albert’s Carl

tribal media relations. media tribal 16 pharmacy technicians at at technicians pharmacy 16

Contributed by Kerri McDonald, McDonald, Kerri by Contributed A staff of 16 pharmacists and and pharmacists 16 of staff A

Bill Anoatubby. Bill

be completed by October. by completed be Chickasaw Nation Governor Governor Nation Chickasaw

February. The refill center should should center refill The February. all health system patients,” said said patients,” system health all

Construction is to begin in in begin to is Construction efficient prescription service for for service prescription efficient

and a lipid management clinic. management lipid a and us to provide highly effective, effective, highly provide to us

vices, an anticoagulation clinic clinic anticoagulation an vices, at this new facility will enable enable will facility new this at

- and state-of-the-art automation automation state-of-the-art and include patient counseling ser counseling patient include

services, the facility will also also will facility the services, “Three drive-through lanes lanes drive-through “Three

1001 N. Country Club Rd. Club Country N. 1001 In addition to the pharmacy pharmacy the to addition In

clinics. clinics. of Carl Albert Indian Hospital, Hospital, Indian Albert Carl of

end of State Street, directly south south directly Street, State of end vice for all five CNHS satellite satellite CNHS five all for vice

- ity will begin soon at the west west the at soon begin will ity el s el pecito ser prescription refill as well

- Carl Albert Indian Hospital, as as Hospital, Indian Albert Carl Construction of the new facil new the of Construction

conducted Tuesday, Jan. 24. 24. Jan. Tuesday, conducted pharmaceutical services from from services pharmaceutical

Pharmacy Refill Center were were Center Refill Pharmacy The facility will provide all all provide will facility The

550,000 prescriptions annually. annually. prescriptions 550,000 saw Nation Health System System Health Nation saw

- are expected to fill more than than more fill to expected are ing ceremonies for the Chicka the for ceremonies ing

the 11,000-square-foot facility facility 11,000-square-foot the - ADA, Okla. – Ground break Ground – Okla. ADA,

to rise as part of Health System Health of part as rise to center refill Pharmacy

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CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE Member absent: Dean McManus ADDITIONAL REGULAR SESSION Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary; Harold Stick, Ser- David Stout Building geant-At-Arms; Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel Ada, Oklahoma Guests present: James A. Humes, Wilma Watson, Mike Watson, Paula Woods, December 1, 2005 Geraldine Greenwood, Bill Simmons, Sue Simmons, Juanita Tate, Tom Bolitho, AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Tony Choate, Sharon Nelson, Monica Fulsom, Ron Frazier, Jessie Kemp Chairperson Scott Colbert called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL Invocation was given by Ms. Green. Members present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - November 18, 2005 Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, A motion was made by Ms. Briggs to approve the November 18, 2005. The mo- Wilson Seawright, Mitch Sperry, Scott Colbert tion was seconded by Ms. Green. Members absent: Tim Colbert, Steve Woods Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary; Harold Stick, Ser- Mary Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, geant-At-Arms; Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel Wilson Seawright, Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert Guest present: Jeannie Copeland 12 yes votes AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION The motion to approve the minutes of November 18, 2005 carried unanimously. No invocation was given. AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration of a Motion to Adopt a Shortened Agenda There was no unfinished business. A motion was made by Mr. Sperry to adopt a shortened agenda. The motion was AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES seconded by Dr. Goforth Parker. (A) LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Steve Woods Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo No report. Green, Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood (B) FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Linda Briggs Scott, Wilson Seawright, Mitch Sperry, Scott Colbert General Resolution Number GR23-027, Approval of Development Budget Amend- 11 yes votes ment The motion to approve a shortened agenda carried unanimously. The Chickasaw Nation leases office space to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The AGENDA ITEM #4 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES building that the Nation is currently leasing to them is too small for their needs and (A) LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Judy the available parking is insufficient. The original concept was to provide an office Goforth Parker building that would address these two issues. During early development of this General Resolution Number 23-010, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property concept, it became apparent that economic constraints imposed by certain Federal in Marshall County regulations were threatening the viability of the project. At the same time other This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real prop- needs were identified of office space for other government and government related erty, in Lebanon, Marshall County, Oklahoma, containing 176 acres, more or less, services. A decision was made to pursue this idea and develop plans for a facility together with all improvements thereon, if any, in their present condition, ordinary that is now known as the Government Services Building. wear and tear excepted. This resolution approves the amendment to the Development Budget in the amount The real property identified in this resolution contains buildings which once com- of $1,673,430 for the construction of a new Government Services Building and prised Burney Institute, a Chickasaw girls academy. This resolution authorizes and $241,125 for the construction of a new craft room at the Tishomingo Senior Site. approves the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, or his designee, to negotiate the A motion was made by Ms. Briggs to approve GR23-027. The motion was sec- most reasonable acquisition price and purchase the tract of land described herein. It onded by Ms. Green. also authorizes the Governor to place the property U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Nation after acquisition, if such action is advantageous. Mary Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, A motion was made by Dr. Goforth Parker to approve GR23-010. The motion Wilson Seawright, Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert was seconded by Ms. Green. 12 yes votes Mr. Seawright stated he was in support of the historical value in the purchase for The motion to approve GR23-027 carried unanimously. the property but had reservations about the discrepancy of the price. He suggested Ms. Briggs concluded her report. that security be provided after the property was purchased. (C) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Dean Dr. Goforth Parker noted the appraisal price was based on the building and prop- McManus erty, not on historical value. Ms. Briggs gave the Human Resources Committee report in the absence of Ms. Ms. Green advised to place the Burney Institute on the National Register as soon McManus. as possible. See Minutes, page 33 Mrs. Alexander requested after the property was purchased that the purchase price be disclosed to the Legislature. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel Green, Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Governor Lt. Governor Scott, Wilson Seawright, Mitch Sperry, Scott Colbert 11 yes votes 2612 E. Arlington, Suite B The motion to approve GR23-010 carried unanimously. P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 AGENDA ITEM #5 ADJOURNMENT Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977 ; Fax: (580) 332-3949 The Legislative Session adjourned at 4:16 p.m. e-mail: [email protected] Respectfully submitted, Linda Briggs, Secretary Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Tom Bolitho Vicky Gold Jenna Williams CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE Editor Office Manager Compositor REGULAR SESSION David Stout Building Kerri McDonald Tony Choate Ada, Oklahoma Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Specialist December 16, 2005 The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw registered voters, government and educational AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER offices and upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint permission is granted with credit to The Chickasaw Times unless other copyrights are shown. Chairperson Scott Colbert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ letters reflect the opinions AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL of the writer and not necessarily those of the Chickasaw Times, its staff or the tribal administration of the Chickasaw Nation. Members present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, All editorials and letters will become the property of the Chickasaw Times. Editorials must be signed Mary Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, by the author and include the author’s address. Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month prior to publication. Submissions can Wilson Seawright, Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert be mailed, faxed, hand-delivered or e-mailed. February 2006 Chickasaw Times 3 New clothing grants program helps our youngest Chickasaws By BILL ANOATUBBY our tribe’s survival through the training. We provide internships who advance to post-secondary Governor dark periods of the 19th and 20th so Chickasaws can gain valu- institutions of higher learning. It Chickasaw Nation Centuries. Our strong sense of able experience in their chosen is time, I believe, for us to bring family, and our commitment careers. We help with books and this clothing grants program to It has been written that one to our children, helped keep us tuition and, through a myriad of Chickasaw families and children of the best ways to judge any together. other programs, with all things who need it most. civilization is to observe how it In our modern society, our essential for a positive learning For young Chickasaw stu- treats its children. Communities Chickasaw children now may environment. dents, these grants can make a that pay little attention to the live far from the place that has Now, your tribal government huge and positive difference. proper upbringing and nurturing been our home since 1838. The will fund essential assistance We may sometimes forget that of children suffer and most often advances of technology, trans- to our youngest Chickasaw the most important needs are disappear. Conversely, people portation and communication students. I have recently signed often the most basic. School who treasure their children and have now placed Chickasaw General Resolution 23-033. clothes represent one of those value how they are trained are families across the country and Gov. Bill Anoatubby This resolution authorizes the basic needs. most often rewarded with boun- the world. funding of clothing grants in We will continue to advocate tiful crops of young who grow But we retain our commitment ported and funded, to the fullest the amount of $200 per child for our Chickasaw children, up to become productive, caring to Chickasaw children. Each is extent possible, the proper edu- for Chickasaw students ages and we will work to develop members of society. a unique and special person, cation of our children. Through three to 18. Total funding for the programs that serve them well At the Chickasaw Nation, we placed with us by providence good education, we believe, program is approximately $1.6 and fully. This clothing grant have for many, many genera- and history. As a tribal govern- our children can understand million and is open to eligible program is a good start. We plan tions placed a very high value ment, we have a responsibility and appreciate their tribe and Chickasaw students no matter on more programs that make on our children. Our children are to each Chickasaw child to help the world, and can achieve real where they live. a difference in our children’s everything to us, and our tribal provide for his or her essential success in their lives as modern There has been much done lives. We treasure our children focus on their well-being has needs, and to help as much as Chickasaws. in the past decade to improve and we will always seek the best served all Chickasaws well. The practically possible in build- We fund grants and scholar- the prospects of Chickasaws for them. historic strength of Chickasaw ing a positive future for all our ships for Chickasaw students. families, and their commitment children. We assist Chickasaws who to their children, has in many You know that the Chickasaw want to attend collge, graduate ways provided the bedrock of Nation has consistently sup- school or engage vocational Chickasaw administrator Woods is conferee National aging conference targets prescription program WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pat “Although all of the resolu- baby boomers will need to be cerns for the elders of our na- Woods of Sulphur, Okla. par- tions that were voted on were addressed by the Administration tion” said Mrs. Woods. “Most ticipated in the White House put together before the confer- on Aging very soon and need to of them were very interested in Conference on Aging Dec. 11 to ence, they did address many be included in appropriations,” having their input heard. 14 in Washington, D.C. of the problems and services said Mrs. Woods. “My experience in working in Mrs. Woods, administrator of needed for our elders,” said Mrs. In convening the 2005 coun- the aging field for the Chicka- the Division of Program Opera- Woods. cil, policy committee chairman saw Nation and being an elder tions at the Chickasaw Nation, Conducted every 10 years, Dorcas R. Hardy encouraged myself, gave me the insight to was appointed a delegate by the conferences are designed the delegates to “envision the comment on the many concerns Fourth District Congressman to make recommendations to future” as they worked on how discussed.” Pat Woods Tom Cole, (R-Okla.) to at- the president and Congress on the resolutions they selected By statute, the final report it is supposed to set the priorities tend at the recommendation of national aging policies for the might be put into action. from the conference will be for our nation over the next 10 Chickasaw Nation Governor future. “I was very impressed with presented to the president and years,” said Mrs. Woods. Bill Anoatubby. Other issues addressed by the multitude of people from Congress by June, 2006. “Reauthorizing the Older delegates at the conference all states, professions and back- “I look forward to reviewing Americans Act was the number included the new prescription grounds who had come together the final report from the White Contributed by Tony Choate, one resolution that came about drug plan and funding for Native to express their ideas and con- House Conference on Aging as tribal media relations. at the conference,” said Mrs. American programs. Woods, who joined approxi- “The delegates voted over- mately 1,200 delegates from whelmingly to return the pre- Tribe approves six-acre purchase across the United States to vote scription drug program to gov- on up to 50 resolutions that they ernment control, instead of in Duncan; senior site plannned believe are the most important having private sector providers,” DUNCAN, Okla. - Approval we are on our way towards estab- Marlow area,” he said. for current and future genera- said Mrs. Woods. “Of course, of the purchase of approxi- lishing a new senior site to meet Current plans call for con- tions of seniors. more funding was requested for mately six acres of land for the the needs of Chickasaw citizens struction of a senior nutrition For nearly two years, the the Indian caregivers program construction of a senior nutrition living in the Duncan or Marlow site which will include a kitchen, council sought input from a as well as funding for elder site in Duncan was recently ap- area,” said Gov. Anoatubby after dining room, activity area and wide variety of stakeholders to abuse.” proved. plans to purchase the property administrative offices. Facility develop the overarching agenda The council had a legislative Construction of the facility were approved. design is under way. and plan for the event. Emerg- mandate to focus on the aging of will fulfill plans announced by “We appreciate the support The six-acre plot is located at ing issues were identified and today and tomorrow including Chickasaw Nation Governor and work of the Chickasaw 1909 Plato Rd. refined through public input re- 78 million baby boomers who Bill Anoatubby during a July Tribal Legislature, especially ceived from approximately 400 began turning 60 in January 20, 2004 community dinner in legislator Wanda Scott, who has events involving 130,000 people 2006. Duncan. been a strong advocate for our Contributed by Tony Choate, from across the nation. “Planning for the aging of the “We are pleased to announce senior program in the Duncan/ tribal media relations. 4 News from your Legislators February 2006 New hospital will be the best in the United States Chairman of the Health Care is developing the plans which the Wellness Centers have not helped the program come into Committee! We are so happy will be submitted for legislative yet been named. being. See what good things to report that the Legislature approval. We expect the new The Legislature also passed a can happen when you stand up voted to build a new hospital! Indian health facility to be the resolution authorizing clothing to be counted? We understand that if the Nation best in the United States! The grants for grade school through Well, that is a lot of good news builds the facility, then the Na- project will be a government- high school students. I have for this month. I will publish a tion is eligible to receive funds to-government partnership be- been asking for such a program report from the Health System from the Indian Health Service tween the Chickasaw Nation for some time now and am very again next month. Meanwhile, for equipment and staffing. and the United States and will glad that it is coming about. A may God bless each of you read- The new hospital will employ be a model that can be followed clothing grant of $200 will be is- ers and the Chickasaw Nation. approximately 800 people. We by other Indian nations. sued to Chickasaw school chil- I would love to hear already own property on Stone- Kudos also to the Chickasaw dren ages 3 to 18, regardless of from you! Please contact me cipher Boulevard just south of honor students at East Central where they live, for each school through my email address Ada that might be the location University who graduate this year. The program is expected [email protected] or for the new hospital. The facility year. At commencement next to cost about one and a half through the address and tele- Mary Jo Green is scheduled to be completed in May, those students will be million dollars - money earned phone number listed elsewhere Chickasaw Tribal Legislature the fall of 2007. honored with a sash and pen- through the effort of Chickasaw in this and every issue of the Kudos to the oversight com- dant. This is the first year for Enterprises. Stay tuned here Chickasaw Times and on the mittee, Neal McCaleb, Wayne such honors. and on www.chickasaw.net for Chickasaw Nation web site. Hello and greetings from Scribner, Bill Lance and Wes Wellness Centers are be- instructions on applying for the My articles are also located on Legislator Mary Jo Green, Brantley. Mr. McCaleb is the ing planned for Sulphur and program. the web site. Until next month, Seat 5, Pontotoc District and committee chair. The committee Tishomingo. The locations of The Chickasaw Census thank you.

Historic Burney Institute acquired; new senior site set for Duncan looked at many pieces of prop- sung in Chickasaw and just our breath, it seemed. And the have gone before. erty before settling on the one before the service was over a most fitting of all tributes to this We have been so dry here in chosen. Now we are anxious for lone eagle made large sweeping beautiful, brilliant lady was the the Chickasaw Nation with many the building! circles down toward the com- ending of the farewell service devastating grass fires. Finally Last Legislative Session was mittal shelter and then suddenly being the unparalleled flute mu- we have a bit of rain for which one of historical significance: changed course and flew straight sic played by Chickasaw Master we are exceedingly thankful. I By a unanimous vote the deci- and directly toward the sun. Flute Tim Harjo. He is so gifted wish for all of you good weather sion to build a new state-of- That happening caused those of and hearing his music brought and good fortune. the-art hospital was made. The us present to collectively hold close the sense of all those who Linda Briggs land where it will be located is already owned by our Tribe and it is a beautiful piece of rolling 2004-2005 Tribal Legislature hills property. Much work by Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and phone many people in our system was numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator in your area. done prior to this decision to go Linda Briggs Pontotoc District Pickens District P.O. Box 773 forward. Seat # Seat # Sulphur, OK 73086 Chickasaw Tribal Legislature The entire Legislature will 1. Holly Easterling 1. Wilson Seawright (580) 622-3960 Hello Everyone! be in attendance at the Listen- HCR 64 Box 241 P.O. Box 83 “Busy” is synonym for “Leg- ing Conference to be held in Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73401 2. Tim Colbert islator!” We have been BUSY! February in Oklahoma City. (580) 399-4002 (580) 223-3358 P.O. Box 773 And it is an exciting time we are More than 400 people have [email protected] Sulphur, OK 73086 2. (580) 993-2818 already made reservations to be experiencing. 2. Judy Parker Of interest to Chickasaws there and we look forward to 20565 CR3560 3. Linda Briggs 3. Steven Woods everywhere is the acquisition meeting with them as we hear Ada, OK 74820 400 NW 4th Route 1, Box 430A of the historical Burney Insti- the thoughts and wishes of our (580) 332-3840 Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 tute. Many of us had ancestors citizens who live outside the (580) 276-3493 (580) 622-3523 who attended school there. My boundaries of our Nation. 3. Mooniene Ogee maternal grandmother Minnie On Saturday, the 21st of Janu- 20664 CR 1520 4. Wanda Blackwood Scott Panola District Keel Liddell, who was an origi- ary, I attended the final farewell Ada, OK 74820 Route 1, Box 42 Seat # nal enrollee and a full-blood to one of our noted elders, Opal (580) 332-0533 Elmore City, OK 73433 1. Beth Alexander [email protected] (580) 788-4730 Box 246 Chickasaw, did so and thoughts Evans. She was the ultimate [email protected] Achille, OK 74720 of those who had been there Chickasaw. Ninety-two years 4. Dean McManus (580) 283-3409 were strong when we visited the of wisdom left us in the most 5980 CR 3430 site recently. moving tribute to one of our own Ada, OK 74820 Tishomingo District Also, FINALLY, we have I think I have ever witnessed. (580) 759-3407 Seat # acquired property to build a fa- The farewell was a beautiful 1. D. Scott Colbert cility for our citizens in the Dun- celebration of a life well lived. 5. Mary Jo Green can/Marlow area. This acquisi- It was held outdoors and the 2000 E. 14th Place tion was a long time in coming. weather was crisp and clear. Ada, OK 74820 On the way to its realization we The music was familiar hymns (580) 332-2394 February 2006 News from your Legislators 5 Advance of our health system a tribute to Chickasaw will health care team, I would like to tice Clinic was a warehouse in reflect on our past as a Nation. the making, and you had to wear I attended the grand opening of a government issued hard hat in the Carl Albert Indian Health order to enter the building. My Facility when it opened more father still works at Carl Albert, than 20 years ago. My father, though in a different capacity. Bill F. Goforth, was one of the He is a member of our volunteer first employees at Carl Albert. workforce. We used to visit Carl Albert dur- In 1984, I was employed at ing what I fondly call the hard Carl Albert as the Patient Educa- hat days when the Family Prac- tor, and we began a health care interdisciplinary group to ad- Dedication ceremonies in 1994 when the tribe assumed author- dress the problem of diabetes. ity for Indian health care in its local service unit. Some of the same employees do in the future as we look for soon forget, and also something who started that work group are new ways to help those who that you can be proud of. Also, still employed for us in what is live outside of the geographic visit the web page at http://www. Dr. Judy Goforth Parker now called the Chickasaw Na- boundaries of the Chickasaw chickasaw.net. Under services, Chickasaw Tribal Legislature tion Health System. I am really Nation. scroll down to Health and the proud to know that even during We will keep you informed of peruse the variety health care Greetings. As you know by that early part of our history the activities that are going on as services provided. now, the Chickasaw Legislature with diabetes, we recognized we look to the future and con- You have a great day and has voted unanimously in favor the problem and started trying tinue to plan for you a healthy health year. I look forward to a new hospital facility. Needless to plan interventions to help future. Plan on visiting the hearing from you. to say, I am elated. As a member Robert and Sanford combat the disease. Isn’t it won- health care facilities when you Judy Goforth Parker of the great family we call the derful to know that we how have attend the Annual Festival this Chickasaw Legislatory Goforth a diabetic team that is focused Fall. It will be a visit you will not [email protected] only on diabetes, and that we have a beautiful facility to help Committee Reports meet the needs of our diabetic Clothing grants great for patients? Not only that, we also Present: Mary Jo Green, Beth Education Committee are actively initiating lifestyle Chickasaw kids everywhere Alexander, Dean McManus, Jan. 9, 2006 changes that are known to pre- program for our children. These Wanda Blackwood Scott, Scott Present: Wanda Blackwood vent diabetes. funds will go toward school Colbert Scott, Beth Alexander, Holly After being sworn in as a Leg- clothes that many students Absent: Tim Colbert Easterling, Mary Jo Green, islator in 1994, my first official would not otherwise have. Human Resources Com- Mooniene Ogee, Wilson Sea- duty was to attend the ceremony Total funding for this program mittee wright, Scott Colbert where the keys of the facility is $1.6 million, which will pro- Jan. 9, 2006 Jan. 17, 2006 were ceremonially handed from vide clothes for thousands of Present: Holly Easterling, Present: Wanda Blackwood Indian Health Service to Gov- kids. Another great benefit of Mary Jo Green, Mooniene Scott, Beth Alexander, Holly ernor Anoatubby. It is hard to this program is that it is open Ogee, Scott Colbert Easterling, Mary Jo Green, believe that we have been direct- to Chickasaw students regard- Absent: Dean McManus Mooniene Ogee, Wilson Sea- ing our own health care facility less of where they live. They Land Development Com- wright, Scott Colbert for almost 12 years. The changes may live in California, Texas, mittee Election Rules & Regula- that have been implemented in- Oklahoma, or any other state or Jan. 9, 2006 tions Ad Hoc Committee clude the diabetic center, family locality. As long as they have a Present: Judy Goforth Park- Jan. 9, 2006 practice clinic, expanded eye Chickasaw citizenship card, or er, Beth Alexander, Mary Jo Wanda Blackwood Scott Present: Beth Alexander, clinic, numerous clinics and a Chickasaw citizenship certifi- Green, Steve Woods, Scott Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Judy Goforth Parker, Steve many other additions. Even to- cate (for kids under 12), and are Colbert Woods, Wanda Blackwood day, we are attending a ground It is with great pleasure that in school, they are eligible. Legislative Committee Scott, Scott Colbert breaking ceremony for the new I inform you of the passage This program will be admin- Jan. 9, 2006 Absent: Tim Colbert Pharmacy Refill Center. of a general resolution by the istered through the Division of Present: Beth Alexander, Finance Committee We are broadening our servic- legislature which provides for Youth and Family Services. Linda Briggs, Holly Easterling, Jan. 9, 2006 es to include more primary and much needed school clothing for Children will receive a Visa Mary Jo Green, Mooniene Present: Linda Briggs, Holly secondary prevention. Primary young Chickasaw students. card with $200 limit to spend on Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Easterling, Dean McManus, prevention is just as it sounds During our regular January school clothes. For a number of Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Wilson Seawright, Steve - keeping a disease from occur- session, as education commit- years we have provided cloth- son Seawright, Steve Woods, Woods, Scott Colbert ring. Secondary prevention is tee chairman, I brought before ing grants to post-secondary Scott Colbert Absent: Judy Goforth Park- screening and early case finding. the legislature general resolu- students. Now, for the first time, Absent: Tim Colbert, Dean er It used to be that a patient might tion 23-033. This resolution we are reaching out to families McManus Jan. 17, 2006 first be diagnosed with diabetes was passed on a unanimous and younger children who also Tribal Historic & Cultural Present: Holly Easterling, when he lost his eyesight. Now, vote and is signed by Governor have real needs. Preservation Committee Dean McManus, Judy Goforth our early screening and case Anoatubby. We anticipate a great response Jan. 9, 2006 Parker, Wilson Seawright, finding make that sort of event With the passage of this reso- to this new program. And it will Present: Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert a rarity. It should not happen lution, our Chickasaw students be gratifying to know Chicka- Dean McManus, Wanda Black- Absent: Linda Briggs now. I am excited to be a part ages three to 18 may now apply saw children will all be going wood Scott, Scott Colbert Health Committee of the Chickasaw Nation, and for clothing grants totaling $200 back to school with a basic Absent: Tim Colbert Jan. 9, 2006 I am hopeful for what we can each. This is a wonderful new necessity. 6 Chickasaw Times February 2006 January 2005 Resolutions

CHICKASAW TRIBAL Explanation: This resolu- Authorization to Fund a tion Committee tion Commission as submitted LEGISLATURE tion pledges the support of the Clothing Grant Program Yes votes: Beth Alexander, by Governor Bill Anoatubby. General Resolution Number Chickasaw Tribal Legislature for within the Department of Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Hol- It increases the budget of the 23-029 the Special Diabetes Prevention Youth Services ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, commission by $21,767 to pay Tribute to Legislator Mitch Program. It states a request for Explanation: This resolu- Dean McManus, Mooniene the costs of a special election to Sperry all Chickasaw citizens and other tion authorizes the use of tribal Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, fill a vacancy in the Chickasaw Explanation: This resolution American Indians living within funds for the establishment of Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Tribal Legislature. The vacancy recognizes and acknowledges the Chickasaw Nation and the a clothing grant program for son Seawright, Steve Woods, creates an emergency. with great appreciation and ad- service area of the Chickasaw all Chickasaw children ages Scott Colbert. Requested by: Governor Bill miration the loyalty and dedica- Nation Health System to volun- 3 through 18. Direct services CHICKASAW TRIBAL Anoatubby tion of our colleague Legislator teer and be a participant in the in the amount of $1,480,000 LEGISLATURE Presented by: Linda Briggs, Mitch Sperry for the enrichment Program. Further, this resolu- will provide $200 per child per General Resolution Number Chairman Finance Committee and betterment of Oklahoma, tion asks all leaders within the school year and $120,904 will 23-034 Yes votes: Beth Alexander, the Chickasaw Nation, Chicka- Chickasaw Nation to take an ac- go toward the operation of this Budget Modification for the Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Hol- saw citizens and Indian people. tive role in educating all people, program within the Department Chickasaw Nation Election ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Requested By: Scott Colbert, and that they demonstrate a of Youth Services. Commission Dean McManus, Mooniene Chairperson Chickasaw Tribal healthy lifestyle by becoming Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, Explanation: This resolution Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Legislature active and moving forward to Governor approves the modification to Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Presented By: Steve Woods, put all people in motion in all Presented by: Wanda Black- the current fiscal year budget son Seawright, Steve Woods, Chairman Legislative Com- communities throughout the wood Scott, Chairman Educa- of the Chickasaw Nation Elec- Scott Colbert. mittee Chickasaw Nation. Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Requested By: Judy Goforth Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Hol- Parker, Legislator Open auditions Feb. 25 for ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Presented By: Mary Jo Dean McManus, Mooniene Green, Chairman Health Care Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Committee world premiere of ‘Te Ata’ Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Yes votes: Beth Alexander, songs and dance is a spiritual son Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Hol- journey,” wrote Ms. Oliva in an Scott Colbert. ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, open letter. “The play has been CHICKASAW TRIBAL Dean McManus, Mooniene 13 years in the making, from my LEGISLATURE Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, initial research, to meeting Te General Resolution Number Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Ata and her family, to recording 23-030 son Seawright, Steve Woods, the music in Tucson, to work- Declaration of Vacancy and Scott Colbert. shopping it at OU and at Te Ata’s Request for Special Election CHICKASAW TRIBAL alma mater, USAO, to an Off Explanation: This resolution LEGISLATURE Broadway reading in New York, declares that a vacancy exists General Resolution Number and at long last, to premiering it on the Chickasaw Tribal Legis- 23-032 on the very stage where Te Ata lature and that the vacancy cre- Approval of Development MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - learned her craft.” ates an emergency. Further, this Budget Amendment Open auditions for “Te Ata” will Actors are asked to prepare a resolution requests the Governor Explanation: This resolu- begin 9 a.m. Feb. 25, 2006 at the one-minute monologue and 16 call a special election to fill such tion approves the amendment H.B Atkinson Theatre on the bars of a song. An accompanist vacancy and sets the schedule to the Development Budget for campus of Rose State College, will be provided. for the special election and any the CNHS Master Plan, Project Midwest City, Okla. While auditions are open, Ms. JudyLee Olivia run-off election. NumberCNHS-1001, in the “Te Ata,” by Chickasaw Play- Oliva has said that she wants to Auditorium.” Requested By: Steve Woods, amount of $135,000,000. Exhib- wright JudyLee Oliva, is a full- cast as many Oklahomans as Original compositions and Chairman Election Rules and it A provides the development length play with music based possible. She anticipates taking musical arrangements for the Regulations Ad Hoc Commit- projects, with documentation to on the real life story of Te Ata the play on the road to venues play are by Tucson composer tee be provided to the Legislature Fisher, a celebrated Chickasaw across the state as a precursor Jay Vosk. Presented By: Steve Woods, during committee meetings. actress from Oklahoma. to Oklahoma’s Centennial cel- ebration. For more information, visit Chairman Election Rules and Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, Te Ata performed a one-per- www.TeAtaWorldPremiere. Regulations Ad Hoc Commit- Governor The Chickasaw Na- son show of Indian folklore As part of the world premiere, com. tee tion for more than 70 years, includ- the auditorium at USAO will be Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Presented by: Linda Briggs, ing performances at the White re-named “The Te Ata Memorial Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Hol- Chairperson Finance Commit- House as a guest of President ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, tee Franklin Roosevelt and first “CHIKASHSHA ANOMPOLI Dean McManus, Mooniene Yes votes: Beth Alexander, lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Te Ata Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Hol- also performed for the King and ALHLIA ITTIFAMA” Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Queen of England. son Seawright, Steve Woods, Dean McManus, Mooniene Actors, singers and dancers Gathering of the Chickasaw Speakers Scott Colbert. Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, are needed to fill 13 roles for Marie Bailey Building CHICKASAW TRIBAL Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- the world premiere of the play 1200 Jack John Circle, Ada, OK LEGISLATURE son Seawright, Steve Woods, scheduled August 5-13, 2006 at General Resolution Number Scott Colbert. the University of Science and Friday, Feb. 10, 2006; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 23-031 CHICKASAW TRIBAL Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha. All Chickasaw Speakers are invited to attend. Resolution in Support of the LEGISLATURE “Te Ata was a remarkable For more information, call the Chickasaw Nation Cul- General Resolution Number Special Diabetes Prevention Chickasaw actress and her story, tural Center, (580) 332-8478. Program - GR23-033 told on stage through words, February 2006 Chickasaw Times 7 Pauls Valley senior site a great place to make a difference PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - The seniors plan to take a trip Carolyn Claxton stay busy keep- Good food and good fellowship. each year to visit a new and fun ing up with funds raised by the What more does anyone need? location. In 2005, the group trav- seniors throughout the year. Not much, according to mem- eled to San Antonio, Texas to see “We get very good community bers of the Pauls Valley Chicka- the famous River Walk and tour support at our fund raisers,” saw Nation Senior Site. But the the Alamo. Janet said. “We have a good craft classes, card games, com- Carol enjoys her time helping connection with the school and puter lab, reading lounge, cook- others at the site because “My some people from the commu- ing classes, dominoes matches father never got to reap any of nity will even show up early to and road trips aren’t bad either. the benefits made possible by our bake sales just so they can Pauls Valley elders don’t have our ancestors. Being able to take get their favorite baked good to spend much time looking to the trips and get together here first. find something interesting to at the site, we are all benefiting “This is just a great place to do at their senior site. Even if now.” be. We look out for each other it’s just to sit down and enjoy Magdalene Montgomery is here and call on each other if one of site cook Mary McGill’s another senior who can be seen someone is out for a day or two. delicious lunches the seniors at the site every day. Even at 84, It gives us a reason to get up, get Pauls Valley senior site members brag about the rave about. she volunteers in the kitchen and out and get going.” cooking and line up every day for a warm and tasty “I come here because I like to stays to finish cleaning dishes This is a sentiment reiterated lunch. talk to people,” Steve Wade said, after every lunch, and she has by Betty Crabtree. “but I like the food the most.” been doing it since the first day “The site gives us purpose Mary’s cooking may be what the senior site opened. and something to do,” she said. gets them in the door, but the “She comes in the morning “Otherwise, I would probably fellowship and friendly faces are and doesn’t leave until she has sleep late and form bad hab- what keep them there. the dishes washed,” Chickasaw its.” Melvin and Betty Crabtree Nation Division on Aging Ad- But there’s no sleeping late for have been attending the senior ministrator Karen Cook said. the Pauls Valley seniors. There’s site regularly since the new “We don’t know what we would too much going on that they facility opened in October of do without her.” might miss, and plenty of friends 2004. Co-treasurers Janet Smith and who would miss them. “The more you get involved,” Maybe it’s not the good food Betty said, “the more you like and good fellowship after all. it.” Maybe it’s just good people. The Crabtrees have made visiting the site a family affair. Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Betty’s sister Lou Carlton and tribal media relations. her brother Donell Somers are Carol Reed and Ron McCurly relax in the lounge area also both involved in the site reading next to a stained glass lamp handmade by activities. The siblings have taught a class on stained glass fellow site member Donell Somers. art and are currently working on After taking a computer class craft projects to be used in fund offered at the senior site, Jack raising events and at the annual Loyd enjoys spending time senior Christmas bazaar. Some using his new skills in the of Donell’s art work is even on computer lab. display at the senior site. Steve Wade and fellow com- puter afficianado Jack Loyd are Hundreds scheduled to attend just two of the seniors who have taken advantage of the computer February listening conference classes offered at the site. Site More than 450 Chickasaw citizens have registered to attend manager Sherri Sanders says the Chickasaw Nation listening conference Feb. 12 through 14 many of the members enjoy the at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. technology. “We are conducting this conference because we are in a posi- “We have seniors who will tion to begin offering services never before available to those spend two, three or four hours in living outside the Chickasaw Nation jurisdictional boundar- the computer lab every day,” she ies,” said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. “As we said. “One of the guys is even in begin this historic effort, it is very important that we hear from his eighties, but he’ll be in the our citizens so we can work together to develop programs and computer lab for hours.” services which will best meet their needs.” Carol Reed is one of many Tribal officials are conducting the conference to learn the seniors who also volunteers at ideas and priorities of tribal citizens concerning the expansion the site. She helps out in the of programs and services including aging, housing, health care, kitchen or wherever needed, and education and more. oversees fund raiser events the Those unable to attend the conference are being encouraged seniors conduct frequently to to submit their ideas by email at [email protected] or raise money for trips and special by calling Stacy Edgar of Chenae Casady at (580) 421-7711. events. 8 Chickasaw Times February 2006 Achille senior site benefits from new parking, improvements Members of the Achille Senior and healthy so they can continue volunteer fire department. Site can now walk a little easier to be involved.” “It’s a big help,” said site with the safety of a recently in- The construction not only member Rastus Love. “It’s a stalled new parking area at their benefits the seniors, but serves lot easier for everyone to walk site location on Main Street in as a benefit to many others in on.” Achille, Oklahoma. the community as well. The Future construction plans Once a parking lot made of overflow parking and creek include landscaping, securing dirt and gravel, it was difficult bed improvements will help the site’s storage building and for some members to enter the out the Achille Volunteer Fire placement of a new sign that will building. However, through re- Department which sits adjacent mark the location of the center. cent efforts made by the Chicka- to the senior site. Drop off and saw Nation, a paved parking lot, pick up will be made easier for Pictured at right, a few an overflow parking area, creek residents who participate in the Achille senior site members bed improvements and a newly Chickasaw Nation food distribu- stand in front of their center constructed bridge with hand- tion program which takes place on their newly constructed rails have been completed to at the senior site. parking area. Back row from make the senior site accessible Site member Barbara Beshirs left are, Gene Connelly, site and safe for all. said that, with the completion of manager Melba Love, Rastus “We want our seniors to stay the construction, it allows room Love and O.C. Beshirs. Front active,” said Governor Bill to have more functions like the row from left are, Wanda Anoatubby. “It is important that chili and bean dinner the senior Connelly, Pat Mosley and we make sure our elders are safe site hosted recently to benefit the Barbara Beshirs. Contributed by Kerri McDonald, tribal media relations. Transfers to tribal government help fund programs, capital projects FINANCIAL REPORT offices. Expenditure for educa- date. Net income before the Statement of Net Assets nesses. The tribal government cap- tion includes education schol- transfers to the Tribal Govern- At December 31, 2005, the As of December 30, 2005, tion includes the tribe’s gen- arship as well as the tribe’s ment was $46.6 million year- tribal government funds had $48 tribe operations had assets eral fund and the tribe’s BIA division of education. Health to-date. After transfers to the million in cash and investments. totaling $478 million with $64 trust funds. The Chickasaw expenditures include senior citi- Tribal Government for capital Of this amount, $9.3 million is million in payables resulting in Businesses include all of the zens sites, eye glasses, hearing projects and tribal program in the BIA Trust funds. net assets of $414 million com- businesses and operations of aids, prescription drugs, well- operations the net income was The businesses had $99 mil- pared to $391 million at the the Chickasaw Enterprises. ness center, community health $19.6 million year-to-date. The lion in cash and investments of beginning of fiscal year 2006 Not included in the financial clinics, catastrophic medical net income includes all revenue, which $64 million is reserved or an increase of $23 million statements are federally or state assistance and other similar including amounts reserved for for accounts payable and $30 for the period then ended. funded programs and/or grants programs not covered by federal business growth and expan- million is reserved for reinvest- and the financial statements of programs or grants. sion. ment in present and new busi- Bank 2 and Chickasaw Indus- The businesses’ expenditures tries, Inc. are classified as to expenses as- The growing needs of the sociated with gaming operation businesses are taken into ac- of the tribe and the other busi- count when determining the nesses of the tribe. transfers from the businesses Depreciation has not been to the general fund. It is vital computed on the Fixed Assets of to the long range mission of the governmental funds for the the Chickasaw Nation that the current year. Depreciation will businesses continue to grow be computed after year end in and diversify. connection with the audit. Revenues of the tribal op- Executive Summary of the Fi- eration, other than the transfer nancial Statements of the period from businesses, include sales ending December 31, 2005 taxes from the businesses, mo- Tribal Government tor fuel settlement funds and Revenues and transfers from investment income. Chickasaw the businesses for operations to- Businesses revenues include taled $7.6 million for the month gaming revenues net of prizes, and $21.7 million year-to-date. sales revenue at convenience, Expenditures for the month were travel plazas and tobacco $2.8 million and $6.7 year-to- stores, rent and investment date. There has been a total, income. beginning in fiscal year 2005, of Tribal expenditures are clas- $41 million transferred from the sified by function. General businesses that were reserved government includes the elec- for capital projects. tion commission, maintenance Chickasaw Businesses and operations of tribal prop- Revenue net of gaming prizes erty, Chickasaw Times and for November totaled $45 mil- governor’s and lt. governor’s lion and $136 million year-to- February 2006 Chickasaw Times 9 Tribal arts official sees China-Chickasaw art, culture connection

Conference on December 5 – 7, the idea of how ancient art from 2005 in the heart of China’s the different cultures were so capital. similarly linked. She found Morrison was one of 53 art that not only the four directions education delegates invited to and animals paralleled, but the represent the U.S. on the educa- seasons, colors, elements and tional and enlightening trip. virtues too. National Art Education Asso- Her presentation included pic- ciation (NAEA) President Susan torial examples of pottery, paint- Gabbard, who served as the U.S. ings and carvings that showed Art Education Delegate Leader the correlation between the two for People to People, was instru- cultures in design, picture writ- mental in securing an invitation ing, characters and many other for Morrison, who was the only art elements. Chickasaw Nation delegate representing a tribe. Site Seeing Close to Home Part of Morrison’s travels Arts in Education Morrison also had the honor included visiting elementary manager of serving as a presenter at the schools and art academies in Laura Morrison conference. Her research on Beijing. This gave her a chance The Chickasaw Nation Arts in “Cultural Connection” showed to observe art students and their Education Department has a vi- how American Indians and instructors as they worked on sion – a vision to not only reach Chinese used similar patterns, projects like pencil drawings, students across the Chickasaw shapes and symbols in their masks and paintings. Nation and Oklahoma, but na- ancient art. The group was also given time tionally and globally as well. “I had gone to a cultural work- to tour some of Beijing’s most Laura Morrison stands atop an area of the Great Wall It seemed a lofty goal until shop a year or two ago,” Mor- iconic attractions including the of China with National Art Education Association recently, when Arts in Educa- rison stated, “and there was a Monument of the People’s He- President Susan Gabbard. Miles of the wall can be tion Manager Laura Morrison Chinese presenter talking about roes, Tian’anmen Square, the seen crossing the landscape in the background. boarded a plane headed for the four directions and the dif- Great Hall of the People, the Beijing, China. ferent animals that would equate Forbidden City and the Great “She asked if she could do some Chinese art delegates. I’m really Morrison crossed the ocean to those four directions, and Wall. further work with me because excited that there is going to be to join hundreds of other educa- I thought it sounded so much “We drove for about 30 min- she was going to be traveling to more work done on the subject tors from the United States who like our medicine wheel and our utes by charter bus to get to the the U.S. I told her to definitely after this trip.” were taking part in the People to culture, and it really sparked my Great Wall,” Morrison stated. contact me. People Ambassador Programs’ interest.” “As we drove along, we were “It was reaffirming to me that Contributed by Kerri McDonald, U.S.-China Joint Education Morrison went on to research looking at the geography and my research lined up with the tribal media relations. how it changed as we came into the mountainous area. Then all Chickasaw Language Classes the sudden we started seeing it in the distance, and I kind of got Spring 2006 goose bumps just knowing what Beginning Chickasaw classes: I was going to get to see.” Sulphur : Sulphur Community Center Morrison said that walking Tuesday, February 7, 6-9 p.m. through the Forbidden City was

also a unique experience be- Ardmore: Ardmore Area Office, GED room, cause of the details and intricacy Tuesday, February 21, 6-9 p.m. that went into building the layers of the emperor’s palace. Ada : Human Resource training room “The Forbidden City was Tuesday, February 7, 6-9 p.m. very ornate,” Morrison said. “The stone carvings were just Tishomingo: Community Center amazing. It is a huge place and Monday, February 27, 6-9 pm. GYM at community center you could just walk in there for hours.” CONTINUING CLASSES: ADVANCED More to Come Tentative: Ada, advanced only Morrison said that the things Ada: Human Resource training room she was able to see and experi- Saturday, February 11, 9 a.m - noon ence in China truly reiterated the idea that there is a cultural con- Tishomingo: Community Center nection in art. She said she also Mondday, February 27, 6- 9 pm. plans to continue researching the concept, as well as exploring the Purcell: Purcell Area Office connections between American Monday, February 6, 6 – 9 p.m. Indian and Chickasaw art with other cultures as well. Each class is scheduled for a total of 10 weeks. Laura Morrison poses in front of the Forbidden City “There was a Chinese pro- For information or to apply for classes, contact Terri Haney while wearing a traditional Chinese hat given to each fessor that came up after my at (580) 332-8478. of the delegates. presentation,” Morrison added. 10 News of our People February 2006 Birthdays

Nukne (Nuk) Isknose Olivia Anne Greenwood, Chickasaw, celebrat- Greenwood celebrated his ed her third birthday with family and friends Jan. fourth birthday November 9, 7, 2006 at her home in Blanchard, Okla. 2005 with a Spiderman party Livy’s party theme was Dora the Explorer. at his G-ma Lou’s house in Some of her favorite things are playing on the Glenpool, Okla. trampoline, swinging on the swing set, her Dora Family and friends wore toys and playing with her cats, Peanut Butter and Spiderman masks and were Jelly. She attends Blanchard Day Care. entertained by Nuk and his Livy is the daughter of Lynn Gray and De- cousins smashing a candy- wayne Greenwood and sister of Jackson Green- filled piñata. Everyone feast wood and Kyle Gray, all of Blanchard. ed on hamburgers, hot dogs She is the granddaughter of Pat Mills, So- and a birthday cake made of corro, N.M., Waylon Sampson, Aurora, Colo., Spiderman cup cakes as he Nukne Greenwood with his Dad, Chiefy Geraldine Greenwood, Latta, Okla., and the late opened his gifts. Greenwood. Virgil J. Greenwood. Special guests were his Granny Greenwood, Latta, Okla., aunt Carolyn and uncle Jess Mendoza, Oklahoma Olivia Greenwood City, and friends Cloey and Jason. Caden “Little Sippy” Hart, celebrated his first Nuk is the son of Cheify Greenwood, Tulsa, and the grandson of Lou Boston, birthday Jan. 8, 2006. A fish fry and Scooby Glenpool. Doo cake was served at the Hart home place near He is the great-grandson of Geraldine Greenwood, Latta, and the late Virgil Coatsworth, Okla., with many family and friends Greenwood. He is the nephew of Robby Boston, Glenpool, and Mariah and in attendance. David Adair, Tahlequah, Okla. His cousins are Piper, Nikiah and DJ Adair all of Caden is the Chickasaw son of J. Levi and An- Tahlehquah. gela Hart and brother to Jazlyn, 3, of Ada, Okla. Nuk is Chickasaw-Seminole and was brought out to the powwow dance arena He is the grandson of Gerald and Rita Hart, of this past summer, by an elder of the Seminole tribe in a ceremony as a Chicken Bromide, Okla. Dancer. He is the great-grandson of the late Sippy and Caden Hart Pearl Hart, and James and Greta Willis. His other great-grandmother, Geraldine (Hart) King of Sarah Shelton celebrated her Bromide was a cherished family member to join 17th birthday Jan. 27, 2006. the event. She is the daughter and step- Little Sip, your great-grandparents would be daughter of LaDonna and Roger proud, just like we are!! Bass, Ardmore, Okla. She attends Ardmore High School, where she earns ex- cellent grades and works part time. It’s wonderful to see your C.L. (Bill) Harkins of Tishomingo, Okla., children grow up to have such th Daisy Hawley celebrated his 95 birthday on Dec. 23, fine beliefs and values. Blackbird cel- 2005. He attended a party in honor of his Happy Birthday! ebrated her 103rd birthday on Sunday, Dec. 18, at Lindsay, Mom and Dad birthday Jan. 18, Okla., at the home of his daughter and son- 2006. in-law’s, Sue and Don Sanders. She was born in Many were there to congratulate and help Daisy Hawley Blackbird Sarah Shelton Indian Territory in him celebrate; niece and husband, Mary and 1903 before Oklahoma became a state. Ed Childs; great-nephew and wife, Rick Jordan Bass celebrated his 7th Her parents were Elizabeth (Lizzie) and Arthur E. and Joyce Corn; friends, Mary Ellen and birthday Jan. 27, 2006. Hawley. Bob Fox; his three grandchildren Mike, He is the only son of Roger She was born and raised on a farm about three miles Brenda, Brooke and Savanna Sanders; and and LaDonna Bass, Ardmore, south of Tupelo, Okla. She had six sisters and three seven great-grandchildren, Greg, Kristi, Okla., to carry the on the Bass brothers, all deceased except her younger sister, Wanda Jesse, and Gage Sanders; and Donna, Tony, name and heritage. Montgomery. Dillon, Morgan, and Jason Wildman were Jordan is a tried and true She completed high school in Tupelo and attended there to help celebrate. Chickasaw boy. He is a first Kansas City University. She taught school for several He has lived in Tishomingo since 1976. grader at Lincoln Elementary. years. Later she worked at the State Capitol as a payroll He is the grandson of former Governor He was born 10 years to the day clerk for the Supreme Court where she met and married Robert Harris. He is still active in garden- of his half-sister Sarah. her husband, William H. Blackbird, Supreme Court ing, mowing the yard, visiting with his Happy Birthday! Judge. They were married 50 years before his death. daughter, grandchildren and their families. Dad and Mom She has been awarded several honors, one honoring He likes to attend senior citizen activities. her 100th birthday from President Bush and another He and his wife, Evelyn, attend First Baptist award from Governor Bill Anoatubby for being one of Church of Tishomingo. His family loves the few original enrollees in the Chickasaw Nation. him so very much and wishes him many more years and we’re looking forward Jordan Bass She is ¼ Chickasaw and resides in her home in th Oklahoma City. She is very proud of her ancestry in to a really Big celebration for his100 the Chickasaw Nation. birthday!! February 2006 News of our People 11 Birthday Births

Tisha Michelle Cully cel- ebrated her 19th birthday, Jan. 4, 2006. She is the daughter of Tom and Barbara Gaines, Ada, Okla. She is the granddaughter of William and Zella Gaines, Ada, and the late Esloney and Betty Maggie Stone Cully. Grandma Cully was proud of Matthew and Amanda Stone you the day you were born and announce the birth of their first would be today. She is looking child, Maggie Joyanna, born over you forever and always. at Norman Regional Hospital, Tisha Cully Happy 19th Birthday Baby Dec. 15, 2005 at 6 p.m. Girl! She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs., and From your parents and grandparents Madison Caldwell measure 20 ½ inches. With Loving Thoughts of you, Daughter Hagen Owens Madison Blake Caldwell was She is the granddaughter of To see you happy - laughing, dancing, smiling and content striving born Dec. 9, 2005 at Norman Pam and Jimmy Stone, Galey, towards goals of your own, accomplishing what you set out to do Eric Eugene and Rachel Kay Regional Hospital. She weighed Okla., and Terry and Vickie having fun with yourself and your friends. Capable of loving and (Frazee) Owens of Moore, Okla., 5 lbs., 9 ozs. Stone, Stonewall, Okla. being loved is what we always wished for you today. announce the birth of their first She is the daughter of Blake She is the great-granddaugh- We thought about your beautiful face and felt your excitement child, Hagen Gene Owens. Ha- and Danielle Caldwell, of Pauls ter of Lyda and the late Cecil for life and your genuine happiness and as your parents, burst with gen was born 7:37 p.m., Dec. 21, Valley, Okla. Stone, Galey, Claude and Juanita pride as we realized that our dreams for you came true... What an 2005 at Lakeside Women’s Cen- She is the maternal grand- Blackwell, Ada, Okla., the late extraordinary person you have become and ter, Oklahoma City. He weighed daughter of Alexa and Danny Joe and Joy Stone, and Maggie as you continue to grow please remember 6 lbs., 7ozs., and measured 19 Wootten, of Paoli, Okla., and and Riley Harmon, Stonewall. always how very much WE LOVE YOU. 1/4 inches. the paternal granddaughter of Poem by: Susan Schultz He is the paternal great-great- Brenda Bradley, of Pauls Valley, grandson of original enrollee and Randy Caldwell, of Pauls Virgil Owens and the great- Valley. great-great-grandson of original Paternal great-grandparents Births enrollee Bina (Underwood) Ow- are Novaline and Charles Fox, ens, both from Oklahoma. of Pauls Valley. She is the ma- His paternal grandparents ternal great-great-granddaughter are Smitty Eugene and Sher- of original enrollee Millenda ry Christine (Hutzel) Owens, Gibson Blackwood. of Oklahoma City. His great- Chickasaw grandparents are Hagen Eugene Nation Rep in and Sarah Norma Joan (Lewis) Owens, of Oklahoma City, the Chickasha late William Clifford Hutzel A Chickasaw Nation repre- and Gayle Hutzel, of Oklahoma City, and Carroll Lee and Mary sentative will be in Chickasha Joel Wolfe on February 21* to answer Catherine (Mason) Pyron, of Joel Mingo Wolfe was born Blaze Northam questions about tribal pro- Hot Springs, Ark. Dec. 8, 2005 at Las Vegas, Blaze Brett Northam was born grams. His maternal grandparents Nev. Dec. 20, 2005. He weighed 7 To find out more informa- are Reverend Danny Leigh and He weighed 7 lbs., 15 ozs., lbs., 5 ozs., and measured 20 tion, or to apply for tribal Judy Kay (Adcock) Frazee, of and measured 19 inches. inches. elderly energy assistance, Oklahoma City. He is the son of Glenn Wolfe He is the son of Faith and tribal emergency utility as- His maternal great-grand- and Mary Gonzales Wolfe. His Jason Northam, Ada, Okla. He sistance, energy assistance, parents are the late Everett and siblings are Alysha, 13, Floyd, has two brothers, Aaron, 6, and community health representa- Helen (Smith) Frazee and the 12, and Geronimo, 7. Jaydess Mason Ethan, 3 and a sister, Jaydess, 2, tives, or other programs, visit late Rudolph Lee and Bona Jean He is the grandson of Floyd Jaydess Nicole Mason was all of Ada. Bettie Black at Oklahoma Adcock. and Alice Wolfe, who are very born Nov. 8, 2005. She weighed He is the grandson of Michelle Workforce, 301 S. 2nd Street proud of the newest addition. 7 lbs., 6 ozs., and measured 19 Neeley, Sulphur, Okla., Ronnie from 3 to 5 p.m. They are all doing well in inches. Smith, Stratford, Okla., Tracy A tribal representative will Las Vegas and are proud to be She is the daughter of Lisa Northam, Ada, and Richard be available for questions Chickasaws. Little Joel has a Mason and the granddaughter of Northam, Shreveport, La. at Oklahoma Workforce the long list of great-grandparents Jimmy and Verna Mason. He is the great-grandson of third Monday of each month. and family members enrolled She is the great-granddaughter Roger Neeley, Bartlesville, *February’s visit will take in the Chickasaw Nation. A of Kuton and Leona Smith, and Okla., Judy Knuntson, Ada, and place on Tuesday due to holi- lot of thought and research by Jim and Janice Mason. She is Dick Smith, Stratford. day closings. his father resulted in his name the niece of Shari and Sharon, He is the great-great-grandson For more information, call “Mingo,” which means Chief and Madelyn and the cousin of of Lillie and Joe Anderson, Al- (405) 527-6667. in Chickasaw. Jordan Alexander. len, Okla. 12 News of our People February 2006 Honor Guard presented artwork for Moving Wall service The Chickasaw Nation Honor painting by artist Ray Simon. Guard was recently presented According to the artist’s web with a gift of appreciation at site, the painting was created to its monthly meeting in Ada on “honor those who served, those January 9. who gave their lives and those Gordon and Linda Kiselburgh who remain missing in action.” traveled from Del City, Okla., An additional print of the to thank the group for its par- painting was also given to the ticipation in a ceremony which Honor Guard to present to the honored Vietnam veterans and Chickasaw Nation and Gover- ushered in The Moving Wall, a nor Bill Anoatubby. half-size replica of the Vietnam “We are honored to accept this Veterans Memorial in Washing- gift on behalf of our Chickasaw ton, D.C. veterans,” Governor Anoatubby The Moving Wall tours across stated. “We are proud of our vet- the United States every year, erans and all the men and women spending time in each city, to who serve our country.” allow family and friends who The print includes a 1961 cannot visit the memorial in quote from former President Washington to the pay tribute John F. Kennedy which states, and honor the veterans who lost “Let every nation know, whether their lives in Vietnam. it wishes us well or ill, that we When The Moving Wall came shall pay any price, bear any to Del City, the Chickasaw Na- burden, meet any hardship, tion Honor Guard volunteered support any friend, oppose any to read the names of the fallen foe, to assure the survival and As a thank you for participating in a ceremony to honor Vietnam veterans, heroes during a candlelight success of freedom.” members of the Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard were presented a print of the ceremony. The Honor Guard plans to dis- “Heroes of Vietnam” painting by Gordon and Linda Kiselburgh at a recent As a gesture of gratitude for play the print in its future office Honor Guard meeting. their participation, Mr. and Mrs. area once it is completed. Kiselburgh presented the group with a signed and framed print Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Ardmore Head Start January of the “Heroes of Vietnam” tribal media relations. ‘Star Students of the Month’ Applications available for Chickasaw Nation internship program Chickasaw Nation Head is purple. When she grows up, Applications are now avail- help train students to work with Interns serve four to eight Start, Ardmore, Classroom #3, Nicole wants to be like her able for the Chickasaw Nation government leaders to address weeks in a variety of offices, has announced its Star Students mommy. internship program. challenges facing Indian coun- including Chickasaw Nation of the Month for January: College sophomores through try. The tribe selects and funds businesses and departments, the Courtney Taylor, Hawk Ander- graduate school 18 to 25 years participants in hopes they will Indian Health Service, Congres- son, and Nicole Barnes. old are eligible for the pro- gain the experience and knowl- sional or Senate offices, Indian Courtney is the five-year-old gram. edge to become effective lead- Affairs Commission, Environ- daughter of Stephanie Taylor. Interns gain valuable hands- ers and facilitate a continuing mental Protection Agency and Courtney’s favorite color is on experience and knowledge improvement in government-to- others. blue. When she grows up, about the workings of both tribal government relationships. Location and dates of service Courtney wants to be a grown- and federal government as they Chickasaw students selected are determined by the Chicka- up and have a house. work in a variety of government for internships receive a weekly saw Nation after selection. Hawk is the three-year-old offices in across the U.S. or in stipend and paid round trip For information or an appli- son of Dustin and Janette An- Chickasaw Nation businesses airfare, if applicable, and paid cation contact: Chenae Casady derson. Hawk’s favorite color and departments throughout housing from the tribe. by phone at 580.421.7711, is red. When Hawk grows up Oklahoma. These tribally-funded intern- e - m a i l a t e d u c a t i o n . he wants to be a fireman. Internships are designed to ships are designed to help pre- [email protected] or Nicole is the daughter of Courtney Taylor pare students to work with 124 E. 14th Street Ada, OK Fonda Barnes and Jeremy leaders in the nation’s capitol to 74820. Barnes. Nicole’s favorite color address challenges facing tribal Contributed by Tony Choate, governments. tribal media relations. Haiku in memory of Grandma Lupe Count of Voters by District Tishomingo 4,432 Panola 1,334 Shiny sparkly night Pickens 5,847 Pontotoc 8,907 I know Grandma smiles at me. Total 20,520 Bright star in the sky. I look at the sky Grandma’s star is shiniest Bigger than Texas By: Amanda Hawk Anderson Nicole Barnes February 2006 News of our People 13 Chickasaw naval pilot receives delayed WWII medals Some 60 years after serving in Surrounded by notebooks full “And I said ‘I’ll get some World War II as a pilot of a dive of clippings and other memora- more heels in my shoes.’” bomber, J.W. “Chub” Strickland bilia, he recalled going with a Size was seldom an issue for received proper recognition for college friend to enlist. the dive bomber who passed the his service to the United States. “In my third year of college I rigorous training and took his A number of U.S. Navy officials got a notice of the draft. A friend place among a group of pilots came to Mr. Strickland’s home of mine got one too,” said Mr. who flew 547 missions totaling in Shawnee, Oklahoma to award Strickland. “He lived in Okla- more than 21,000 pilot hours in numerous medals to the Chicka- homa City, so I told him ‘let’s combat. saw veteran for his distinguished go over there and sign up and Mr. Strickland’s daughter, service. control where we go.’ Debbie Payne, said her father’s Mr. Strickland, now 86, served “So we went the next morning stature did become an issue after as a Navy dive bomber pilot and there was line about a mile Japanese kamikaze pilots flew from 1941 to 1946, earning a long. That was for the Army Air into the USS Bunker Hill while Distinguished Flying Cross, Force. We looked and there was Mr. Strickland was on board. Navy Commendation Medal, a small line over there and that Early one morning while he American Campaign Medal, was the Navy Air Corps. I said was talking with his commander Air Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Cam- ‘I don’t want to get in that line, it about an upcoming flight, kami- paign Medal and a World War II would take us all day,’” he added kazes struck the carrier. J.W. Strickland, wife Dorothy and daughter Debbie Victory Medal. with a laugh. She said that after feeling the Payne display some of the World War II veteran’s Among those presenting the “So we got in the other line force of the impact, he jumped medals. medals were U.S. Navy Rear and it took us an hour to get from a second deck of the carrier pilot from continuing on his Finally, when the action has Admiral Gregory J. Slavonic, signed up.” to the third deck and saw fuel mission to fight the fires and slowed and the smoke began to U.S. Navy Capt. Peg Klein, While Mr. Strickland was an flowing toward flames. rescue the injured. clear, Mr. Strickland discovered Oklahoma State Rep. Kris Steele excellent athlete, he did face He grabbed a hose to stop the Mrs. Payne also said that as the unknown shipmate who had and Native American Veterans a challenge during enlistment fuel from catching fire, but the her father helped fight the fire, helped him rescue other soldiers Inter-Tribal Association repre- because of his height. force of the water lifted him off he was continually searching for was, in fact, the friend he had sentative Jerry Riley. “The height had just been the floor. one of his closest friends. been searching for. Mr. Strickland joined the U.S. reduced to five foot six inches She said her father told her “he Holding hands with an un- Navy during his third year at and I was five foot five and was riding that hose and guys known shipmate, Mr. Strickland Oklahoma Baptist University, about a half or three-quarters,” were having to grab it because it made several trips below deck where he was attending college said Mr. Strickland. “But (the was slamming him around pretty through thick smoke to rescue on a combined football, basket- recruiter) said ‘well, I’m going good for awhile.” injured sailors, all the time hop- Contributed by Tony Choate, ball and tennis scholarship. to put six.’ That did not stop the young ing to find his friend alive. tribal media relations.

Chickasaw Marine visits tribal classrooms to say ‘thanks’ for care package Private First Class Brandon Center in Ada. see them,” PFC Brown said. “I Brown, USMC, recently visited PFC Brown, stationed in Pen- knew they would like to meet the children of the Chickasaw sacola, Florida, received a care someone from the military, and Nation Child Development package from the Chickasaw I just like kids.” Nation which PFC Brown received his care included draw- package as part of an effort in ings, cards and which the Chickasaw Nation special notes sent packages to those in the created by the military who are Chickasaw or children. While have family members employed on leave back in by the Chickasaw Nation. his hometown PFC Brown is studying avia- of Thackerville, tion electronics. He is the son of Oklahoma, PFC Glenda McNutt, assistant cage Brown stopped manager at WinStar Casinos in by the center to Thackerville. say thank you to the kids and staff. PFC Brown answered ques- tions and posed for photos, but most of the chil- dren just wanted to play with their Little ones look on as PFC Brandon Brown shows a card he The children at the Ada Child Develop- new friend. received during his recent visit to the Ada Child Development ment Center enjoy playing with PFC “I really want- Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Center. The card had a thank you message and the hand prints Brandon Brown during his recent visit. ed to come by and tribal media relations. of each infant. 14 News of our People February 2006 Chickasaw composer receives grant for concerto in composition and I knew right Iholba recorded by the London independent arts advisors from as well as significant community away that I wanted compose Symphony. outside the Midwest and voted engagement efforts. and I wanted to compose as an Tate has also been commis- on by the Foundation’s board in Indian composer,” said Tate sioned to compose a work for December. Each award supports Contributed by Tony Choate, during an July, 2005 interview. the opening of the Chickasaw the work of the individual artist tribal media relations. “That was really important to Cultural Center in 2007. take that specific path.” Launched in 2004 as an annual “I had decided that I wanted competition, the Joyce Awards everything that I do as a com- target cultural organizations in Teaching assistants poser to be related to either my Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, tribe or other Indian tribes. Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and earn CDA credentials “So I’ve used tunes and sto- St. Paul/Minneapolis. While the Patricia Baker and Melissa assessment process, every ries and different pieces – that Chicago-based Joyce Founda- West, teacher assistants at candidate for the CDA Creden- kind of thing. Everything I’ve tion has long provided major the Ardmore Chickasaw Na- tial is observed working with done has been based on Indian funding to Chicago-area cultural tion Head Start, have been young children or families by Jerod Tate material. institutions, the establishment of awarded Child Development an early childhood profes- A composition incorporating the Joyce Awards marked the ex- Associate (CDA) credentials sional. In addition, the can- Joyce Foundation President Chickasaw language premiered pansion of its culture grantmak- in recognition of outstanding didate must demonstrate the Ellen Alberding announced Sept. 21 at the Kennedy Cen- ing to other Midwest cities. work with young children. ability to work with families Jan. 23 that a grant of $50,000 ter. “This year’s recipients of the The credentials were awarded to develop children’s physical will be awarded to the Ameri- “Iholba is the word for a vi- Joyce Awards present a diverse by the Council of Professional and intellectual capabilities can Composers Forum in St. sion of something – it’s like and socially conscious group of Recognition in Washington, in a safe and healthy learning Paul, Minnesota to support an image that you see,” said projects,” said Ellen Alberding. D.C., which represents the environment. the commission of a new con- Tate in an interview prior to the “We are pleased to present these early childhood education The CDA Credential is hav- certo for guitar and orchestra premiere. “To me, it’s called the artists and organizations with profession. ing a positive effect on the by Chickasaw composer Jerod vision.” Joyce Awards, part of our con- CDA is the only major na- quality of early childhood Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. He is also composer-in-resi- tinuing commitment to support tional effort to improve early education and care. Its impact This award is one more indica- dence at the recent Chickasaw the creation of important new childhood education and care is evident in center-based and tion of the success Mr. Tate has Summer Arts Academy and the and engaging work by artists by evaluation and recognition home visitor programs as well enjoyed as a classical composer Grand Canyon Music Festival’s of color. We look forward to of the skills of individuals pro- as family childcare, the most who incorporates his Chickasaw Native American Music Appren- the completed works, and the viding care. The first credential common form of care for chil- heritage into his compositions. tice program. related programming, which was awarded 30 years ago, and dren under five years old. Tate made the decision to in- A score he composed for we anticipate will draw new now 48 states plus the District Childcare staff and parents corporate his American Indian “A Seat at the Drum,” part of audiences to these outstanding of Columbia include CDA wanting information on CDA heritage into his music after the Public Broadcasting Ser- institutions.” in their childcare licensing should write to the Council for his mother, a dance instructor, vice documentary series Native The Joyce Awards grants are regulations. Professional Recognition at st commissioned him to compose Americans in the 21 Century, made directly to arts organiza- Parents who use early edu- 2460 16th Street, N.W., Wash- the music for an original bal- first aired in the fall of 2005. tions and are awarded in dance, cation and care are especially ington, D.C. 20009-3575, or let based on American Indian Tate is also working to have music, theater, and visual arts. concerned, today, about their call the Council at (202) 265- music. “Tracing Mississippi,” a flute This year’s competition drew children’s welfare. With this 9090 or (800) 424-4310. “That just completely blasted concerto commissioned by 54 entries from around the re- in mind, as part of the CDA open a whole new door for me soloist Christine Bailey, and gion. Projects were reviewed by Youth Winter Lock-in

Brittany McLaury and Brandon Blankenship stop to take a moment to socialize with other teens during the Youth Winter Lock-In at Lazer During an all night Youth Winter Lock-In at the Lazer Band members from Radial Angel perform for more Zone in Ada. Zone in Ada, participants got to enjoy a concert by than 100 youth who spent the night at the Lazer Zone Christian alternative band Radial Angel. in Ada during the Winter Lock-In in December. February 2006 News of our People 15 Tammy Blevins-Purser named ‘CHR of the Year’ During an average day, Com- the end of every day knowing care services. Another important munity Health Representative that I’m able to help people meet service they offer is to help Na- Tammy Blevins-Purser may their needs.” tive American families identify check to be sure an elder has all With approximately 150 ac- and access a wide variety of the medications she needs, make tive clients, she is meeting a services. a visit to the pharmacy, install a wide variety of needs for a wide After determining the needs car seat, complete applications spectrum of clients. of a particular family, Blevins- for tribal services, chair a meet- One particularly rewarding Purser will complete the appli- ing of the child prevention task experience came when she was cations and get the paperwork to force, visit with a local Chamber able to take one of her clients to the proper office. of Commerce representative or the state capitol for the Native “If people ask me something maybe even make a visit to the American heritage celebration, and I don’t know the answer, I’ll state capitol. where State Rep. Lisa John- make it a point to try to find out Blevins-Purser, who was hon- son-Billy, a Chickasaw, was what that answer might be and ored as tribal CHR of the Year honored. head them in the right direc- during a recent conference of the “One of (Billy’s) aunts is one tion,” she said. “When you’re a Oklahoma Area Association of of my elder clients and I got to CHR for the Chickasaw Nation CHRs, could be the symbol for assist and accompany her in if you don’t know you just go multi-tasking. making the journey to the capitol make a couple of phone calls, But she wouldn’t have it any that day,” said Blevins-Purser. make a couple of contacts, send other way. “That was quite an experience. I an e-mail and do what you’ve In fact, she pursued the job for was very, very proud and thank- got to do to find out an answer more than two years before she ful that I got to attend and to for that person for them to have finally had the opportunity to make Mrs. Johnson’s day. When the tools they need to be able to interview for a position. I took her to see her niece at the have a better life, get an educa- Chickasaw Nation CHR Tammy Blevins-Purser, left, was hon- “Being a CHR is a great expe- capitol be a guest speaker – she tion, meet their medical needs, ored as tribal Community Health Representative of the year rience,” said Blevins-Purser. “I received an award and she spoke or whatever need that may be.” at the recent annual educational conference of the Oklahoma begin each day with eagerness. to the folks – that just touched Area Association of Community Health Representatives. It’s not just a job for me. It’s my heart because it made her Contributed by Tony Choate, Chickasaw Nation CHR Pamela Aguilar, vice president of my career choice. I love what I so happy.” tribal media relations. OAACHR, right, presented the award. do and I hope to do it for many As one of the first tribal pro- years to come. grams in existence, CHRs have “It just makes me feel good at long provided primary health Pharmacy refill center groundbreaking Chickasaw flag over Iraq

Gov. Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators, Chickasaw Nation Health System officials and hospital pharmacy personnel break ground for the new phar- Sgt. Danny Tiger presents a Chickasaw flag which flew macy refill center. The center will provide faster, more efficient prescription over the 120th Engineering Battallion base near Fallujah, service to Health System patients. The new facility will be located adjacent Iraq to Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. Flags to Carl Albert Hospital in Ada. There will be both walk-in and drive-through from each of the Five Tribes were presented to tribal rep- service. Completion of the refill center is scheduled for October. resentatives during the Jan. 20 meeting of the Inter-tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in Durant, Okla. Base Commander Sergeant Major Ronald Gott said many sol- diers from across the U.S. noticed the flags, which served as an opportunity for Native American soldiers to share their pride in their heritage. 16 Chickasaw Times February 2006 Tribe using GPS technology to map Chickasaw cemeteries Ancient history and technol- on the ground. Signals are then the system this year and hope ogy may not seem a logical transmitted to receivers, like to become more efficient and combination, but the Chickasaw the one the cultural resources effective with further use. Nation Department of Cultural department utilizes, and mea- Postoak said the use of this Resources has found a new way surements are converted to system will enhance the cem- to use technology to help pre- distances. Latitude, longitude, etery program which works to serve the past. height and time are recorded to “protect existing cemeteries Using the Trimble global determine location. from potential disturbances positioning system (GPS), the This system will allow the through clean up, identification department is mapping out Cultural Resources Department and documentation activities.” the locations of cemetery sites to pinpoint and relocated cem- By using new technology once used by Chickasaws. By etery areas even if the geography and continually updating the tracking and finding the burial of the location changes over system, the cultural resources sites using the GPS, directions time. department is helping to secure and locations can be stored on Cultural Resources Depart- Chickasaw history for future computer and used to relocate ment director Eddie Postoak generations. the areas in the future. received training to become GPS works with a series of or- certified in using the Trimble biting satellites which transmit GPS in 2005. He and depart- Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Leerene Frazier, of the tribal Cultural Resources signals to monitoring facilities ment personnel began using tribal media relations. department, uses the new GPS receiver to record the location of Ayakatubby Cemetery near Jesse, Oklahoma. Painted seal for Camp Simpson Transportation Department awards BROMIDE, Okla. - Camp Oklahoma tribe and now dis- on display one summer at the Simpson is a scenic camp grounds plays a new and freshly painted entrance of the camp’s Indian nestled in the woods of Johnston seal of the Chickasaw Nation. Village. The village sits on the County near Bromide, Oklahoma After a 10-year hiatus serving banks of Lake Sam Noble, which on the banks of Delaware Creek. the Boy Scouts of America in happens to be a flood control lake It has been the site of summers a different position, Arbuckle for the area. That rainy summer, of fun for area Boy Scouts since Area Council Scout Executive as the waters rose, the banks the early 1930s. Bill Nichols recently returned disappeared and the Chickasaw Resting on a piece of land in to Oklahoma and the Camp seal became afloat. Unable to be the middle of the Chickasaw Simpson area. During his time saved, the seal, made of paint Nation, sitting next to a creek getting reacquainted with the and plywood, became water named for its one-time tribal camp grounds, Nichols noticed logged and found its final rest- residents, the camp has chosen the absence of the Chickasaw ing place at the bottom of Lake to embrace the area’s history Nation seal on the dining hall Sam Noble. and maintain a connection to its walls. Taking into consideration Now, a few years later, Nichols American Indian roots. that the camp calls the Chicka- knew that a search and rescue ef- Camp Simpson’s Indian Vil- saw Nation home, he had to fort would be futile. Instead, he lage, which requires a canoe trip question why the seal would be turned to the Chickasaw Nation The Chickasaw Nation Transportation Services Depart- to reach, plays a part in educating missing. His research came up Arts and Humanities Department ment awarded three employees for individual achieve- ment. Those awarded were Bobby Johnson, Richard and enlightening campers every with a soggy conclusion. in an attempt to replace the once Carney and Kenneth Frazier. year. Its dining hall displays Nichols was told that the prominent display. tribal seals from almost every Chickasaw Nation seal was Just like that, after four days The Chickasaw Nation Trans- total of seven years. of priming, painting and clear portation Services Department Richard Carney, a 14-year coating, art Instructor Kelly recently honored three of its Chickasaw Nation employee, Reed had recreated a beautiful employees at a year-end cer- received a certificate of achieve- and precisely accurate, three and emony. During the event, the ment for having his artwork in- one-half foot diameter rendition outstanding employees were cluded in the Chickasaw Histori- of the Chickasaw Nation seal. presented framed certificates cal Society 2006 calendar. The Ready to be put back on dis- and recognized for their indi- calendar highlights Chickasaw play, Chickasaw Nation Arts in vidual achievements. artists and their talents. Carney’s Education Department manager Those recognized were Bobby flute and eagle staff carvings are Laura Morrison proudly pre- Johnson, Richard Carney and featured in the month of April. sented the seal to Nichols and Kenneth Frazier. Kenneth Frazier, with the Camp Simpson on December Bobby Johnson, who has been Chickasaw Nation for five years, 29, 2005. with the Chickasaw Nation four was presented the “Beyond the Now the new and freshly paint- years, received a certificate of Call of Duty” Award for his ef- ed seal of the Chickasaw Nation appreciation for serving in the forts to serve the Indian people will once again be displayed for U.S. Navy during the Vietnam while quietly and efficiently hundreds of young scouts to see, conflict. Johnson volunteered doing his job in a professional proving the Chickasaw people in the U.S. Army for three years manner. Frazier was recognized Chickasaw Nation Arts in Education Department Manager are not only “unconquered and before joining the U.S. Navy. for the kindness he shows his Laura Morrison presents Arbuckle Area Council Scout unconquerable,” but possibly He served most of his time in clients while never complaining Executive Bill Nichols with a newly painted Chickasaw unsinkable too. Vietnam on a transport/supply about his duties. Nation seal. The seal will be displayed at the Boy Scouts’ Contributed by Kerri McDonald, mission. He retired from the Contributed by Kerri McDonald, Camp Simpson in Johnston County, Oklahoma. tribal media relations. military in 1968 after serving a tribal media relations. February 2006 Chickasaw Times 17 Council House Museum exhibit - Over 100 at tribal baseball camp ‘Our People Have Done Good Things’ sity head coach Harold Moore TISHOMINGO, Okla. - A youngest pilot in the U. S. at were joined by many coaches new exhibit at the Chickasaw age 13. and scouts from high schools, Nation Council House Mu- Commander John Bennett colleges and major league teams seum in Tishomingo features Herrington, USN, became the across the league. eight Chickasaws who have first Native astronaut when The highly qualified camp gained recognition for their he flew in a Nov. 2002 space staff instructed campers on contributions to society. shuttle mission to the Interna- improving the fundamental Chikasha althliha nunna tional Space Station. skills of hitting, pitching and chokma hokanimitok “Our Jesse “Cab” Renick was fielding. Emphasis was placed People Have Done Good captain of the 1948 gold-medal on proper instruction to help Things” is the name of the winning U.S. Olympic basket- improve campers’ level of play exhibit, and those featured ball team and is one of only and decrease the potential for made their mark either in en- three Native Americans to win injury. The coaches and players tertainment, aviation, sports Olympic gold. also spoke to campers about or politics. Euel “Monk” Moore, a for- success on and off the field. Te Ata, Ataloa, Lushanya, mer major league pitcher with Campers were taught life skills Pearl Carter-Scott, John Her- the Philadelphia Phillies, was such as goal setting, dedication rington, Jesse Barnard “Cab” posthumously inducted into the and self-discipline. Renick, Euel Walton “Monk” American Indian Athletic Hall Chickasaw Nation Winter Baseball Camp MVP Drew Campers were treated to a Moore and Overton James are of Fame in May, 1989. banquet dinner and each re- Harrison waits for a pitch during batting practice. featured in the exhibit. Contributed by Tony Choate, ceived a t-shirt and hooded Harrison is a freshman and plays for his high school The exhibit represents eight tribal media relations. pullover warm-up jacket. Best baseball team in Waxahachie, Texas. months of work, Camper and Most Improved ARDMORE, Okla. - The and motivating the campers. and includes larger Player awards were presented Chickasaw Nation Winner Base- Some players include Aaron than life photos of to outstanding players from ball Camp recently complet- Looper of the Seattle Mariners, each Chickasaw each of 14 camp teams. Each ed another successful session Josh Wahpepah of the Milwau- featured, along winner received a new glove. on December 22-23, 2005 at kee Brewers, Mike Clay former- with short biogra- An overall camp Most Valu- Ardmore High School. More ly of the Kansas City Royals, phies and a vari- able Player was also awarded than 100 boys ages nine through Southeastern Oklahoma State ety of interesting for outstanding achievement in 18 participated in the two-day University’s Rolan Fanning and memorabilia. on-field play, teamwork and at- skills camp. Chickasaw Tyler Gillum from Te Ata, Ataloa titude. The MVP received a new Several coaches and players Seminole Junior College. and Lushanya were glove and bat. from the high school, college University of Texas assis- entertainers who and professional levels were in tant coach Tom Holliday and Contributed by Kerri McDonald, gained internation- Ardmore to assist in teaching Haskell Indian Nations Univer- tribal media relations. al recognition for their contribution The winners are as follows: to the arts. Most Improved Player Best Camper In 1928, Chicka- Royals – Hunter Fox Royals – Braden Fortner saw aviatrix Eula Rangers – Chris Kirk Rangers – Kanan Wisdom “Pearl” Carter- Rockies – Tye Rambo Rockies – Jacob Lindsey Scott became the Mariners – Luke Davis Mariners – Jordan Wilson Padres – Tyler Clifton Padres – Austin Burch Reds – Robert “Tex” Johnson Reds – Clint Crane Tigers – Daniel Reese Tigers – Louis Jake Willis Museum seeks information on Braves – Jacob Chancellor Braves – Clayton Mincey White Sox – Kodie Joe Shepherd White Sox – Bryce Bumpass Chickasaw Hall of Fame members Angels – Derek Blakemore Angels – Tyler McCollum Chickasaw Council House Carter-Scott, David Stout, Re- Red Sox – Junior Alvarez Red Sox – Leslie Wesberry Museum staff members are vered Jesse Humes, Jesse “Cab” Dodgers – Codie Bolin Dodgers – Brandon Marris currently working on an ex- Renick, Euel “Monk” Moore, Cardinals – Josh Willis Cardinals – Frank Bo Pershica hibit featuring members of the Adam Charles Walker, Douglas Marlins – Kyle Needham Marlins – Jacob Chad Colbert Chickasaw Hall of Fame. H. Johnston, Robert M. Har- Museum staff are seeking in- ris, Thomas Embert Phillips, Overall Camp Most Valuable Player – Drew Harrison of the Red Sox formation, photos and selected Kenneth Lance, Sam Paul, At left, camper Se- memorabilia readers of the Neal McCaleb, Helen te Ata quoyah Lindsey makes Chickasaw Times might have Gale Cole, Mike Larsen, John a diving catch while his pertaining to any members of McClish, Palmer S. Mosely, team practices fielding the Chickasaw Hall of Fame James Cotton, Geraldine Fac- and cut-off throws. listed below. tor Greenwood, Martin Van Overton James, Clayburn Buren Cheadle, John Bennett At right, Lane Decker, Straughn, Te Ata Fisher, Vinnie Herrington, Edgar Allen Abury, a scout for the San Di- Mae “Sadie” Humes, James A. Jr., Stanley M. Speaks, Chenena ego Padres, works with Jennings, Edmund Pickens, Sally Roach, Helen James, William Chloe Grinslade Bell, Kenneth Paul and Tom Cole. catchers on correct Meeler, Overton “Buck” Chea- Contact Amy Von Tungeln at form and positioning dle, Elba “Cutchie” Johnston, the Chickasaw Council House for throws to second Judge Haskell Paul, Colbert Museum (580) 371-3351. base. Ashalatubbi Burris, Eula “Pearl” 18 Chickasaw Times February 2006 Foster Care and adoption applications JOM Students of the Month named in Stratford now being accepted The Chickasaw Nation is ac- cepting applications for persons interested in foster care and adoption. There is always a need for compassionate, nurturing Na- tive Americans to provide loving care for our tribal children. Those interested need to com- plete a Foster Care/Adoption application and should be at least 21 years of age. Applicants can rent or own their home, can be single or married (if married, be married one year or more) and must submit to criminal Stratford (OK) School October JOM Students of the and child welfare background month are, from left, Melissa Keel, T.J. Gaines, Cas- checks. All foster and adoptive appli- sidy Wood, Tonya Underwood, Zac Crowell, and Chase cants are required to attend tribal Chamberlain. Stratford (OK) School November JOM Students of the month are, front row from left, Lane Martin and Brianna PATH training. This training is Tishomingo High School Academic Miner. Back row from left, Ethan Priddy, Meleah Under- designed to help applicants iden- wood and Jeffrey Wells. Not Pictured: Ashley Macy tify and manage behaviors and Team succeeds in conference play crises consistent with children who have experienced abuse, as well as to gain insight into the Tribal calendar inspires family behaviors and to learn behavior modification techniques to help to celebrate with traditional food manage children in care. All approved applicants are eligible to receive limited finan- cial assistance, day care benefits and health coverage for each child placed in their care. All interested persons should contact Arthur Ellsworth, Fos- ter Care Manager or Aurelia Chaney, Foster Care Specialist at (580) 252-4119 ext. 13 and 14, or you can contact any local Chickasaw area office and speak to a social worker who can give further information.

Team members are, back row, from left, Randi Eckman, BIA offers ‘No Jeremy Webb, Eric McCallay and Josh Bristow. Front Trespassing’ signs row, from left, are Samantha Livesay, Catherine Cun- ADA, Okla. - The Bureau of ningham, Kelci Furr and Tabbitha Livesay. Indian Affairs, Chickasaw Agen- The Tishomingo (OK) High ference. The team placed first at cy, 1500 North Country Club School Academic Team worked the seeding tournament, which Road, Ada will be providing hard to succeed in conference advanced them to Regionals. U.S. Government, NO TRES- play and tournaments. The In- The team was runner-up at the PASSING signs to those indi- dians finished the season with a Regional tournament and com- vidual owning restricted/trust 7-2 record, placing second in the peted in the Area tournament properties within the Chickasaw Lake Country Conference. at Latta. Unfortunately, they Nation jurisdiction at no cost. Chickasaw student Jeremy were not successful at the Area Due to the severe wildfires The family of LeRoy and Betty Howard of Koshkonong, Mis- Webb received a plaque for Top tournament. within our jurisdiction, the souri, celebrated 2005 Christmas Dinner with traditional food Scorer at the Lake Country Con- BIA must identify those tracts including stuffed turkey, pashofa, Indian fry bread, pumpkin of land for reporting purposes. soup, creme fraiche, grape dumplings, pecan pie and sassafras Therefore, the signs will make Moccasin Trail ‘In Your Corner’ tea. The recipes for this successful feast came from the 2005 the reporting much easier for Tip of the month: Anyone can substantially improve his health Chickasaw Nation calendar. Family members include, front row the firefighters so that all loss and quality of life by including moderate amounts of physical activ- from left, granddaughter Courtney Reeves, Betty Howard and maybe reported to the appropri- ity in his daily lives. For those who are already achieving regular LeRoy Howard, granddaughter Ashton Rees. Middle row from ate office. moderate amounts of activity, additional benefts can be gained by left, daughter-in-law Angie Reeves, daughter LaRee Rees, For further information con- further increases in activity level. granddaughter Heather Reeves. Back row from left, grandson tact Bradley Williams or Jessie The Moccasin Trail program congratulates the following partici- Jesse Reeves, son Chris Reeves, son-in-law Ray Rees, grand- Kemp at the Bureau of Indian pants for achieving over the 1000 mile goal: Bonnie Danyern, Dylan son Jacob Sims and grandson Nick Sims, with Duke. Betty Affairs, Chickasaw Agency, Graves, Reagan Holland, Jimmy Reed, and Rocky Wright. Howard is the granddaughter of Nannie Kennie Polk and the Ada, Oklahoma, phone number Congrats gals and guys for your success!!!! By Anona McCullar great-granddaughter of Cyrus Harris. 580-436-0784. February 2006 Chickasaw Times 19 Foundation receives ZOO Chickasaw Upward Bound FUNd for Kids grant students enjoy Bricktown snow The Chickasaw Foundation Oklahoma City zoo or the is pleased to announce the traveling science classroom, receipt of the ZOO FUNd for the Zoomobile, complete with Kids grant award. The Oklaho- learning animals, “biofacts” ma Zoological Society (OZS) and a teacher who visits the presents grants to schools schools. The Zoomobile will and non-profit organizations soon visit all the Chickasaw to meet the cost of education Nation Headstart sites. activities and classes at the

The Hunter Who Was Not So Great: A Chickasaw Legend The Hunter Who Was Not So Great centers around a brave hunter who becomes a little too confident in his abilities and must learn the lesson of not bragging. This Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound students recently visited Oklahoma lesson is delivered by Ihoff, City’s Bricktown for “Snow Tubing at the Brick.” the giant who lives deep The Chickasaw Foundation sey McNeil, T.J. Phipps, Janie Hubbard. Staff attending in- in the forest and possesses Upward Bound monthly meet- Sampson, Patricia Schwartz, cluded Susan Webb, Tracey strange powers including a ing for December was a trip to Rachel Wilkins, Hanna Wolf, Vasquez, Rebecca Easterling “secret weapon.” Oklahoma City’s Bricktown for Chelsey Courtney and Jacob and Rici Love. You can receive a FREE “Snow Tubing at the Brick,” a copy of this book with towering adventure slide located Employee Charitable Contribution Plan your $25 donation to the Chickasaw Foundation. at the RedHawks Ballpark. Al- The Chickasaw Foundation such as responsible pet owner- though it was man-made snow, Complete the order form donates money from the Em- ship, care of pets and the need below and mail, with your donation, to the Foundation at P.O. actual snowfall occurred that ployee Charitable Contribution to spay or neuter their animals. day in Oklahoma City. The 1726, Ada, OK 74821-1726 or visit our office at 110 West 12th Plan( ECCP) to local charities. They now offer a low-cost spay/ Street in Ada. students were also scheduled to One of the charities selected this neuter program for those in need take a water taxi cruise along year was the Pontotoc Animal of the service. Name:: ______the Bricktown Canal to see the Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) P.A.W.S. relies heavily on Christmas lights. Unfortunately, P.A.W.S. provides temporary donations made to them. The Address: ______a downed power line from the homes for lost or unwanted donation made by the Chicka- storm caused a power outage animals. They attempt to re- saw Foundation thru the ECCP City: ______State:______in the Bricktown area while the unite as many as possible with allowed them to help with the group was at a restaurant prepar- their owners and try to find cost of the spay/neuter program Zip Code: ______Telephone Number: ( ) ______ing to eat a meal. The students new homes for those which are as well as emergency veterinary loaded up on the bus and were adoptable. P.A.W.S. will provide care for the shelter animals. taken to a restaurant in Norman. education to the public on issues 7th Annual New Creations Overall, the students had a good time and even brought toys Youth Rally 2006 and canned food donations for Chickasaws Wanted! the annual community service Would you like to attend a in the United States. March 16, 17, 18, 2006 project. vocational/technical school, To find out more about this Little River Mission Students attending were but don’t have the money to wonderful program please con- Seminole, OK Stephanie Benner, Taylor Britt, attend? We have your answer! tact Ms. Tammy Abney or Ms. Everyone Welcome! For youth of all ages! Michael Brown, Jessica Carter, The Chickasaw Nation Educa- Jennifer Walker at 580-421-7711 Come and unite with the young generation in one mind and Johnathan Cobble, Kim Lewis, tion Services Department has or you can e-mail them at tam- one accord to praise and learn about the Lord. Amanda Riley, Brandon Wilk- a program that can assist you [email protected] or For more information contact Helen or Phillip, (405) 382-6905 erson, Annester Wilson, Armon in furthering your education jennifer.walker@chickasaw. or Redman Wolf, (405) 382-3771. Wilson, Peyton Woolly, Shane through vocational/technical net. Sponsored by the New Creations Young Adult/Youth Fellow- Woolly, J.R. Wyler, Beth Hud- schools. Don’t miss out on a great ship, Little River Mission, Seminole, OK. dleston, Theressa Brewer, Kay- The application process is opportunity to further your lea Daniel, Shellan Gray, Curtis easy, there are no income guide- education! Harpole, Riley Harpole, Nick lines, and you can live anywhere Lambert, Felix Martinez, Chris- FAST REFUNDS tine Pittman, Heather Pugh, Chickasaws do well Kathryn Robertson, Jerry Ro- * Professional tax preparation jas, Jacob Standridge, Shannon in Dickson spelling bee * FREE Electronic Filing Underwood, Kodie Whitbeck, Tyler Wise, Edward Wise, Justin Two Chickasaw students and Chickasaw third-grader Hunt- * Refund Anticipation Loan one Choctaw student were re- er Sowders was runnerup in Dillard, Kacie Morgan, Jayne Available in as little as 24 Hours Taylor, Sirena Adams, Justin cent winners of the Dickson the third-grade division, and Costley, Sharla DeWitt, Julie (OK) Schools spelling bee. Choctaw Ashchen Bean was first Emerson, Sarah Kirk, Cynthia Chickasaw second-grader place in third grade. NICHOLS ACCOUNTING SERVICE Lozano, Lilnita Lozano, Lynd- Katie Bolin took first place in The spelling bee was con- (580) 223-2488 the second-grade division. ducted January 6. 20 Chickasaw Times February 2006 Centennial director to speak Gridiron art at OKCCMCCC meeting The Deputy Director of the this great State’s Centennial Oklahoma Complex and Cen- celebration. This presentation tennial Commission, Jeanie promised to be a very informa- McCain Edney, will be the tive evening.” Feb. 7 guest speaker at the Chair Giles also said that Oklahoma City Metro Chick- time will be set aside during the asaw Community Council meeting for further discussion meeting. on “Listening Conference” Edney will give a slide pre- issues. sentation on all the scheduled All Chickasaws are urged to events planned throughout the attend the February 7 meeting state in honor of Oklahoma’s beginning at 7 p.m. at the OK- Centennial. She will also en- CMCCC building located at tertain a question and answer 3301 East Reno in Oklahoma period. City. Upon schedulinng Edney, For more information call Chair Giles commented, “We (405) 204-0536 or visit the all are interested in learning OKCCMCCC website at www. about the events surrounding okc-chickasawcouncil.org Ode to my Indian ancestors Tales of enchantment, This football field artwork was created by Chickasaw artist Joe Edelen Mounds like the Pyramids. Billowing sails did present, for the Washington (OK) High School field. Edelen is the art teacher at The beginning to an end bid. Washington High as well as the golf coach and assistant basketball coach. Arrows for rifles, Skins for pots. Only a trifle, Indian country fire Each easily bought. Melissa Stewart on honor roll ban enforced by Your religion rejected, Tishomingo (OK) Middle Lighthorse Police Dancing and medicine was banned. School recently released the With Christianity expected, names of students who earned The fire ban instituted through- White ways would command. a place on the “All A” honor out much of Oklahoma has been roll. extended to include all lands un- Long hair was shorn, Among those earning the der the jurisdiction of the Bureau And names replaced. honor was Melissa Stewart, of Indian Affairs. New Indian boys and girls born, a seventh-grade Chickasaw Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Their heritage erased. student. officers will be participating in Melissa is the daughter of enforcement of the fire ban on Beautiful dark skin turned pale, Doug and Stacy Williams; trust and restricted lands within Ceremonial pipes set to the side. the granddaughter of Saundra the Chickasaw Nation. In their place was white man’s ale, Seeley; and the great-grand- Taking away the last shred of pride. Melissa Stewart daughter of Dorothy Green and the late Johnny Green. The willows wept, As your families walked by. A sad fate you had to accept, Fundraiser powwow set All had gone awry.

for March 4 in Ardmore English was learned, ARDMORE, Okla. – The p.m. to 6 p.m. for supper. Gourd But old ways were not forgot. Ardmore High School Native dance will resume from 6 p.m. With strength returned, American Club and the South- to 7 p.m., and grand entry will Time it was to devise a plot. eastern Oklahoma Inter-tribal be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Powwow Alliance have sched- All veterans, princesses, Jimmy Wynne Unite the nations, uled a fundraising powwow for drums and dancers are welcome. Jimmy Tishomingo Wynne The tribes would endure. March 4 in Ardmore. Everyone is encouraged to bring was selected as a student for Built on thought and determination. The powwow will be con- a folding chair. the Superintendent’s list. He is It was the answer, the cure. ducted at Heritage Hall, 220 W. For powwow and arts and a third grader at Bridge Creek Broadway in Ardmore. There crafts information, contact Ce- (OK) Elementary. Oppression could be fought, will be arts and crafts, kids’ dric Ketcheshawno, (580) 326- He is the son of Jennifer and- Tradition could return. contests, food and raffles. 4979 or (580) 317-3767; or Jimmy Wynne. With this strength is brought, The powwow schedule in- Thomas Cronemeyer, (580) He is the grandson of Willie New generations would learn. cludes gourd dance from 2 p.m. 277-9481. Juanita and Jimmy Wynne and to 5 p.m., with a break from 5 Jesse and Olivia Cancino. By Jennifer Miller – Chickasaw Tribe February 2006 Chickasaw Times 21 Elders hear Lighthorse program; seek Chickasaw language speakers By Bob Perry that Officer Cozad be watchful were encouraged to attend and be at the Davis Microtel. COE increasing number of dialysis that the dog doesn’t get hurt, to hear the Chickasaw language. usually meets the third Thurs- patient transports, a transporta- This report covers the Decem- for example, rushing into a busy Next COE Meeting: since the day, but because of scheduling tion programs speaker will be ber 2005 and January 2006 meet- street. Sulphur Motor Lodge is to be conflicts will meet Wednesday invited to explain how rides for ings of the Council of Elders Suggestions were made to the rebuilt, the next meeting will February 15. Because of the treatment are arranged. (COE), conducted at the Sulphur officer on known areas that could Chickasaw Motor Lodge. At- use K-9 patrolling. Legislator tending the January meeting Dean McManus remarked that Ada council sees K-9 squad in action were five Chickasaw legislators the Light Horse is earning a The Ada Chickasaw Com- detailed how the department bag in the community center. and other guests. good name because of the ex- munity Council met January assists other law enforcement Kiaya searched the building, Mr. Kirk Perry gave copies cellent service they give along 19 at the Marie Bailey Com- agencies in the area. and when he located the bag, he of Chickasaw topic excerpts with community cooperation for munity Center. President Pat One of the most exciting times backed up and sat down, waiting from two versions of Florida better crime control within the Cox opened the meeting and of the evening was when Officer for his reward. We appreciate of the Inca and of the DeSoto Chickasaw Nation. Most County introduced our guest speakers. Jessie donned the protective suit the great job they do and coming Chronicles for elders to read for Sheriffs are short-handed with- We were honored to have and demonstrated how effective to share with us. themselves. He reported an edu- out funds for K-9 services. Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Kiaya can be in assisting Officer Please come and be a part of cational tour of the homelands is Kirk Perry said that about Criminal Investigator George Cash apprehend a dangerous our next Community Council being planned for this spring to 1900 a number of Chickasaw Jessie and K-9 Officer Steve suspect. meeting February 16 at 6:30 include administrators, directors schools are named in historic Cash along with his partner, Officer Cash also showed us p.m. in the Marie Bailey Com- and legislators who need an un- documents. Some were national, Kiaya. During his presentation, how Kiaya assists the District munity Center. derstanding of our history. neighborhood, and missionary Officer Jessie informed us that Attorney’s Drug Task Force in COE wants to attend Gather- Schools in the Chickasaw Na- there are currently 20 Lighthorse detecting drugs such as mari- ing of the Nations in Albuquer- tion. Education was important Naval officer officers, outlined the jurisdiction juana, heroin, and methamphet- que or visit another tribe. Bob to our tribe. Many of the smaller of the Lighthorse Police, and amine by hiding a drug-scented Perry was appointed to make a schools are nothing but memo- honored written request for funding in ries only in our oldest people. A Chickasaw naval officer behalf of COE for trips not in He asked if any members knew Top honors at has recently been honored the 2006 COE budget. It is good exact locations of some of the for his service in the Middle that COE learns about the old lesser known schools to let us East. written culture, in order to be know. There is a plan to create AQHA horse show Lt. Walter B. Egge IV, USN, good tribal representatives in far a new map for exhibits in the will soon wrap up a four-year away places. Chickasaw Cultural Center. tour of duty to Bahrain. Dur- Ms. Paulene Brown noted that Announcements: Legisla- ing his tour, Lt. Egge was the Princess candidates must be tor Mary Jo Green reported deployed to Iraq, North Africa good tribal representatives; they although 65 per cent of the citi- and Afghanistan. could use COE help to choose zens live outside the Chickasaw Lt. Egge was honored with appropriate traditional dress and Nation, the Constitution now the Admiral Stan Arthur Chickasaw style dances. COE allows programs and services Award for excellence in logis- services would be offered. Ms. only to Chickasaws within the tics. The award was presented Beck noticed at Carl Albert hos- tribal boundaries. The Nation in June 2005. pital that people waiting for ser- plans to allocate $10 million Lt. Egge’s next assignment vices were being allowed to use for programs and services for will be at the Command and cell phones, known to interfere citizens beyond the Nation’s General Staff College, Fort with medical equipment. This boundaries. Leavenworth, Kan. He has as well as people improperly Chickasaws living beyond the received early promotion to dressed without shoes would boundaries have been invited to Lieutenant Commander. be brought to the attention of a special meeting in Oklahoma Lt. Egge is a descendant of hospital security. Ms. Beck also City for February 12-14 to dis- original enrollee Mary Sugars suggested that the Tishomingo cuss health, housing, aging and Johnson. Lt. Egge and his museum be kept open during the education programs. Attendees wife, Sheila, have two daugh- lunch period for area workers will help set priorities on what ters, Jerris and Chelsea, and using their time off. programs they receive. Freda Ozbirn and Mike Murray with champion yearling the family home is in Hemet, Calif. The speaker for the January Legislator Green reported Simply Jewel. His parents, Walt and Val meeting was Officer Cozad of that the new Chickasaw hospi- 3,057 entries from across the Two Chickasaw horsemen Egge, both U.S. Marine the Chickasaw Light Horse with tal will be built south of Ada U.S. and six foreign countries. recently took top honors at an Corps veterans, live in Hur- Nero, his K-9 dog. Nero is a dual (Stonecipher Exit of Hwy 3) Ozbirn and Murray also re- international horse show. ley, N.M. purpose dog, trained for patrol with completion late 2008 or Freda Ozbirn and son Mike corded a top 10 finish in the and finding different narcotics. 2009. Because the tribe is doing Murray won the American Quar- weanling gelding division with He has also been requested to the construction, Indian Health ter Horse Association (AQHA) Telusive Forever, a bay Ameri- Bank2 recognized track an Alzheimer patient who Service will provide a staff of 2005 world championship with can quarter horse gelding. OKLAHOMA CITY - Bank2, roamed off. The Light Horse 800 (Carl Albert employs 500) their yearling filly Simply Jewel. Ozbirn is the granddaughter the tribally-owned Oklahoma has two trained dogs that cover with new medical equipment. A The filly claimed the yearling of original enrollee Bruce Mack City bank, has recently been critical crime periods across the new automated prescription drug mare world championship at the Bradley, and is an employee of recognized as one of the top broad expanse of Chickasaw facility is planned to be built AQHA World Show in Okla- the Chickasaw Nation Duncan minority-owned businesses in Nation. Nero is an aggressive near Carl Albert hospital. homa City Nov. 6-20. area office. Oklahoma. alert dog with high drive trained All Chickasaw language The World Show is the largest Murray began showing ani- DiversityBusiness.com ranked to home on the prey. The dog speakers are invited to a Febru- and richest single breed horse mals in 4-H. This event marked Bank2 11th overall in its 2005 will not give up his attack (un- ary 10 gathering at Marie Bailey show. Nearly $2.2 million was his fourth World Champion- top 20 rankings of Oklahoma less commanded); it’s important Village in Ada; non-speakers awarded to winners from among ship. minority businesses. 22 Chickasaw Times February 2006 Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame Nomination Form nominations being accepted Nomination deadline for the 2006 class of the Chickasaw Nation CHICKASAW NATION HALL OF FAME Hall of Fame is growing closer. Nominations must be received at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters by the end of business March For 2006 Nominees 10, 2006. Nominations of living or deceased individuals will be accepted Eligibility Requirements for consideration. The Chickasaw Nation accepts nominations of both living and deceased individuals who Nominees must have distinguished themselves in their busi- meet the eligibility requirements outlined below to be considered for induction into the Chickasaw ness, profession, craft, or vocation, thereby bringing honor to the Nation Hall of Fame. Chickasaw Nation, and/or have made outstanding contributions to the Chickasaw Nation or society in general. To be eligible to receive this high honor, the nominee must have distinguished themselves Inductees must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation or be eligible in their business, profession, craft, or vocation, thereby bringing honor to the Chickasaw Nation, to become a citizen of the Nation. and/or have made outstanding contributions to the Chickasaw Nation or society in general. Induct- Elected officials of the Chickasaw nation are not eligible for ees must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation or be eligible to become a citizen of the Nation. induction into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame while holding office. Individuals selected for induction into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame must com- Inductees must commit to being present for the induction cer- mit to being present for the induction ceremony or they can not be inducted that year. Elected emonies, which are tentatively scheduled August 11, 2006. officials of the Chickasaw Nation are ineligible for induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame A nomination for is available on the Chickasaw Nation Website. while holding office. www.chickasaw.net Deadline for 2006 Nominations Nominations must be received by March 10, 2006 for consideration in 2006. Tribal Q&A Name of Person Being Nominated (Include Maiden Name, if Applicable) Q: Why use an Indian Development Community Devel- opment Block Grant to help fund construction of a com- munity facility? Contact Information for Nominee Mailing address: ______A: Providing funding for community facilities such as the Tishomingo wellness center is a primary purpose of the Indian ______Community Development Block Grant program. ______Using ICDBG funds helps the Chickasaw Nation provide City State Zip Code the best possible community facilities at the lowest possible Telephone number(s): ______cost and helps preserve tribal funds for other programs and services. Name and contact Information of Person submitting Nomination

Indian Community Development Block Grants enable the Name ______Chickasaw Nation to utilize federal funds for projects which help enhance the quality of life for local citizens while still Address ______maintaining tribal control over how the funds are used. ______Another benefit of using an ICDBG is the process involves City State Zip Code community meetings, surveys and interviews which are con- ducted to enable the community to become involved in the Telephone Number(s) ______process of identifying needs and developing plans to meet those needs. Seconding Letters Seconding Letters are not encouraged unless they provide additional relevant information. Indian Community Development Block Grants also help No more than two seconding letters should be submitted. provide an additional layer of accountability because those funds are subject to federal audits to ensure the funds are used Submitting Nominations effectively and efficiently. Nominations must be sent to the following address:

Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chickasaw Nation KADA GM to lead broadcasters P. O. Box 1548 A Chickasaw Nation radio Harris has served on the or- Ada, Oklahoma 74820 executive has recently been se- ganization’s board of directors lected to lead his state industry’s for the past 12 years. He suc- Information to be Submitted with Nomination trade association. ceeds KFOR Channel 4’s Wes Please use the space below to provide a concise statement as to why this nominee should Roger Harris, general man- Milbourn. be inducted in the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame. ager of the tribe’s KADA-AM, As chairman, Harris will rep- KADA-FM, and KYKC-FM resent Oklahoma television and In addition, please attach additional information providing basic biographical information radio stations, was elected chair- radio stations to federal and state on the nominee and detailing relevant past and present activities, accomplishments, awards, and/or man of the Oklahoma Associa- legislators, the Federal Commu- special honors that the nominee has received. Biographical sketches, resumes, vitas, newspaper tion of Broadcasters. Harris will nications Commission and other or magazine articles also may be submitted to support the nomination. assume his leadership role in regulatory bodies. April. February 2006 Chickasaw Times 23 24 Special Election: Pickens District • Seat 2 February 2006 Teresa Bolin Background information: pre-school, Carter Seminary as National Indian Education As- ball and baseball and plays fast- Teresa Bolin was born August director and as a budget analyst. sociation Conference. pitch softball for the Mill Creek 11, 1961 at Sulphur, Okla., to She has taught two years at Awards and honors: She Chiefs. He is a member of the the late Orvan and Edith Hub- Springer Schools. She has been was an alternate of the National Dickson High School Student bard. She is the granddaughter director of Indian Education at Johnson O’Malley Committee Council and Pickens District of the late Jackson Emerson, a Dickson Schools for the last Goals as a member of the Youth Council. Their daughter full-blood Choctaw and original nine years. Chickasaw Legislature: I will Kaitlin is active in basketball, enrollee, and May Pearl Durin, Educational background: work for new programs and t-ball and cheerleading. a full-blood Chickasaw and She attended Mill Creek Schools expansion of existing programs Personal Message to the original enrollee. She was raised from kindergarten through 12th to benefit the Chickasaw citi- Chickasaw People: “I believe in Mill Creek, Okla., and has grade. She graduated from Mill zens who live both inside and I have the knowledge, desire and lived her entire live within the Creek High School in 1979 outside the Chickasaw Nation. I experience to help improve the boundaries of the Chickasaw and is a 1983 graduate of East also believe that our tribal busi- quality of life for the Chicka- Nation. She is ¼ Chickasaw and Central University, Ada, Okla., nesses must be kept strong and saw people. I will listen and be ¼ Choctaw. graduating with a bachelor’s diversified in order to provide available to all the Chickasaw Teresa Bolin She has worked in many ca- degree in education. for the needs of the Chickasaw citizens. I will be open to ideas pacities within the Chickasaw Civic and/or community people. and concerns from the people. Name of Candidate: Teresa Nation. She began her career activities: Teresa Bolin attends Name of spouse and chil- I believe we must work to pre- Bolin with the Chickasaw Nation as Springer Missionary Baptist dren: Mrs. Bolin’s husband serve our tribal culture and Position candidate is filing a Community Health Repre- Church at Springer, Okla. She Glenn is employed at Michelin sovereignty.” for: Legislator sentative (CHR), and worked is active and participates in the Tire Company. Their son Codie District and seat number: in the education department Johnson O’Malley State and is a freshman at Dickson High Pickens District, Seat 2 with the Johnson O’Malley and National Conference and the School and is active in basket- Thomas E. Farve chelin Tire Company for almost always appreciated. I would like voice for the people. I will make too small. I strongly believe in 16 years. the opportunity to give back to myself available and would like a government of the people ‘For Educational background: the Chickasaw Nation anything for the Chickasaw public to the People.’” He attended Plainview Public that I can. I would like to be a know that I believe no issue is School until the fifth grade until his family moved to Enville. He started sixth grade at Marietta Thomas E. Farve Middle School and graduated Linda Blackwood Harris from Marietta High School in at Elmore City Public Schools Goal as a member of the Name of Candidate: Thomas May of 1982. During middle since 1982. She has experience Chickasaw Legislature: I have E. Farve school and high school he par- as a classroom teacher, a physi- a passion for education, the el- Position candidate is filing ticipated in football, basketball cal education teacher, teaching derly and health care. As your for: Legislator and baseball. He enjoys all the computer lab, assistant prin- next legislator I will work tire- District and seat number: sports but loves baseball and cipal at the elementary and high lessly to improve educational Pickens District, Seat 2 enjoys rodeoing. school level. opportunities for all Chickasaw Background information: Education background: She children, so “No Child Will Be Thomas Farve is a native of Name of spouse and chil- is a 1976 graduate of Elmore Left Behind.” I promise to be Southern Oklahoma. He has been dren: Mr. Farve and his wife City High School, a 1981 gradu- an “Advocate” for new state of married to Darlene Leibrock for Darlene have two sons, Tyler, ate of East Central University the art elder care programs and almost 17 years. They live in 14 and Brett, 7. with a bachelor of science in ele- services. My vision for health Lone Grove with their two sons, Personal Message to the mentary education. She received care is to see more innovative Tyler, 14 and Brett, 7. He was Chickasaw People: “I am a her master’s degree from East programs implemented into the born Sept. 25, 1964 at Ardmore, dedicated family man. I enjoy Central University in elementary Chickasaw health service deliv- Okla., to Tom and Sandra Farve hunting, fishing and coaching education and received her el- ery system. of Enville, Okla. He has two my son’s baseball team. I have Linda (Blackwood) ementary principal certification Name of spouse and chil- sisters, Keri Hartman and Rob- been coaching their summer in 2000. dren: Mrs. Harris is married to bie Hartman both of Ardmore. league teams for the past eight Harris Civic and/or community ac- Wayne Harris, a retired fireman. He is the grandson of Lena years. I would like to pass on Name of Candidate: Linda tivities: She has been an active She has two children, Mikel and the late David Farve. He some of the values my father (Blackwood) Harris member of the local Bargaining and Justin, and daughter-in-law is the great-grandson of former has taught me. I have always en- Position candidate is filing Committee serving as chairper- Sunny and two grandsons, Sean Chickasaw Nation legislator and couraged good sportsmanship for: Legislator son one-year, local OEA serving and Joshua. interpreter for the Chickasaw and team unity above all else. District and seat number: as president, vice president and Personal message to the Nation, James Cotton McCur- Growing up I have always Pickens District, Seat 2 secretary one year, serving on Chickasaw people: “I WILL tain and Fykie McCurtain. His been proud of my Indian heri- Background information: the Johnson O’Malley Commit- BE A VOICE FOR YOU. I will great-grandfather James Cotton tage. My parents worked hard Linda Harris is the daughter of tee two years, and a member of represent you to the best of my McCurtain was inducted into to provide for us and we were Bill Sr., and Zettie Blackwood. OEA and NEA since 1981. ability. Your expressed wishes, the Chickasaw Nation Hall of very fortunate to have a roof She is the granddaughter of Awards and honors: She ideas, and recommendations will Fame this past year. He has over our heads. The Chickasaw original enrollee Emily (Loom- is listed as a 2005 Who’s Who be heard. You may contact me several nieces and nephews that Nation built a home for my par- er) Gibson nee Blackwood. Among America’s Teachers and at anytime at (580) 220-1121. he enjoys spending time with. ents when I was a young boy She has 25 years of teaching is a 2006 Who’s Who Among I look forward to meeting and He has been employed with Mi- and that is something that I have experience presently teaching America’s Teachers nominee. talking to each one of you.” February 2006 Special Election: Pickens District • Seat 2 25 Jessie Lynch Name of Candidate: Jessie very best she can be in all her former tribal legislator and have grows and expands I feel that it Lynch endeavors. She works to keep a keen sense of the needs of my is more important than ever to Position candidate is filing the language and culture alive people, especially the elders. I keep in touch with tribal affairs for: Legislator and growing. worked seven and a half years and at the same time keep the District and seat number: Civic and/or community ac- as a CHR for the Chickasaw tribal members abreast of this Pickens District, Seat 2 tivities: She is a member of the Nation. As tribal government expansion.” Background information: Duncan senior group and enjoys Jessie Lynch was born and helping plan and participate in grew up in the hills of Coal their activities. County, Oklahoma. Her mother, Name of spouse and chil- THE CHICKASAW NATION TRIBAL Nancy Roberts Harris, a full- dren: Jessie Lynch has been SPECIAL ELECTION 2006 SCHEDULE blood Chickasaw and her father married to Kenneth for more Pickens District, Seat 2 Osborne Harris, a full-blood than 50 years. They have two Choctaw, were both original daughters and seven grandchil- February 1-3 enrollees. She is very proud of dren. They live in Duncan on her Candidate filing period (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Election Secre- her Native American heritage. father’s original allotted land. tary’s Office) She feels it gives her strength Personal message to the February 7 Jessie Lynch of character to strive to be the Chickasaw people: “I am a Challenge to Candidacy ends February 8 Voter registration closes

Ray McCarter February 9 He retired in 1996 but wasn’t the Pontotoc District, lives in Drawing for position on ballot-Election Secretary’s office, finished serving the public. He Walters, Okla., and his many 10:00a.m. Candidates may also pick-up label, printouts & ran successfully for the open brothers and sisters live across diskettes District 51 seat in the Oklahoma the United States. February 17 House of Representatives serv- Educational background: Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters in the Pickens ing 10 years. He was instrumen- He received a Bachelor of Arts District tal in passing many landmark in History/Education from Okla- March 8 pieces of legislation. He has homa College of Liberal Arts, Last day to appoint watcher been responsible for most of the Chickasha, Okla.; a Master of March 14 legislation passed for disabled Arts in History/Education from 2006 Chickasaw Special Election veterans over the past decade Southwestern Oklahoma State Last day to return ballots no later than 10:30 a.m. and has been instrumental in University, Weatherford, Okla.; Election ballot tabulation beginning at 11:00 a.m. many economic development a Master of Arts in Guidance/ Unofficial results posted immediately issues. A member of the leader- Counseling from the University Press release made public ship of the House, he served of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla.; March 14 four terms as Assistant Majority and a doctorate in Education Ad- Ray McCarter Voter registration re-opens if there is no run-off elec- Leader. ministration from the University tion Name of Candidate: Ray With many brothers and sis- of Oklahoma. March 17 McCarter ters, he knows the problems fac- Name of spouse and chil- End of recount period Position candidate is filing ing our families. A family man dren: Mr. McCarter and his wife March 20 for: Legislator himself, he has been married 40 of 40 years, Kathy, have two Oath of Office Ceremony @ 1:30 pm. (if there is no District and seat number: years to his high school sweet- children. They have two grand- run-off election) Pickens District, Seat 2 heart, Kathy. They have raised children, Brandye a graduate of Background information: two children, who are public Marlow High School and Codye 2006 Election Schedule Ray McCarter is the grandson of school teachers. His mother, an eighth grader at Marlow Jr. SPECIAL RUN-OFF ELECTION SCHEDULE original original enrollee Nana Marjean Colbert, a member of High. M. Ryle. He is a resident of Mar- March 20 low, Okla., and has lived in the Candidates may pick-up adhesive labels, print-out &dis- Pickens District most of his life. The Chickasaw Nation kettes He has dedicated most of his Special Election March 20 professional life to the service Ada, Oklahoma Ballots mailed to all voters in run-off election district of others, spending almost 30 April 5 years in public education. A Special Notice From The Chickasaw Nation Election Last day to appoint watcher After serving four years in the Commission: April 11 military including a tour of duty A vacancy exists in Pickens District, Seat 2 of the Chickasaw 2006 Special Chickasaw Run-off Election in Viet Nam, he returned to earn Tribal Legislature due to the death of Mitch Sperry. Upon request Last day to return ballots not later than 10:30 a.m. three college degrees in educa- of the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature, Governor Bill Anoatubby Election ballot tabulation beginning at 11:00 a.m. tion. After teaching and coach- will call a Special Election. Unofficial results posted immediately ing at Okarche and Mustang, he Listed below are the tentative Special Election dates: Press release made public served as counselor and princi- ***February 1, 2, and 3 Candidate filing period. April 11 (candidates must file with the election secretary in the Elec- pal at Waurika. After earning a Voter registration re-opens tion Office. Please bring bio./resume & photo when filing.) master’s degree and a doctorate April 17 in educational administration he ***February 17 Ballots mailed to all qualified voters in the Pickens District. Recount period expires completed his educational ca- April 18 reer as superintendent of schools For more information, please contact the election secretary at 1-888-661-0137. Oath of Office Ceremony @ 1:30 pm at Marlow. 26 Special Election: Pickens District • Seat 2 February 2006 Sherri K. Sanders Gibson and the granddaughter Literature. how to cook and eat healthy, yers, activist and leaders. of the late Lillian Fowler. Her Civic and/or community but I feel we should have a I believe we have to continue grandmother influenced her life activities: She has been a vol- diabetic specialist to visit each to provide the guidance and fi- greatly teaching her about her unteer at the Marietta Library for site and teach about his terrible nancial help needed to educate heritage, culture of her people two years, a Bible instructor for disease. To continue to benefit our youth now and generations and how important it is to take eight years and has coached girls health care issues, education, to come. The world is fast paced care of her Chickasaw brothers softball for eight years. and special care needs to all and forever changing and we and sisters and to always be Awards and honors: She Chickasaw people by listening must stay focused on the impor- proud that God blessed her to has received writing awards to what they say. tant issues and never forget our Sherri Sanders be Chickasaw. for poetry. Her poetry has been Name of spouse and chil- heritage and old ways but mesh Name of Candidate: Sherri Educational background: published in several magazines dren: Ms. Sanders has a daugh- them with this world we live in. K. Sanders 1981 graduate of Pauls Valley and newspapers and in the An- ter, Heather Jo Sanders. Education is the best tool we can Position candidate is filing High School, 1981 graduate of thology of Poetry Book. Personal Message to the provide to our people. We must for: Legislator Mid America Vo-Tech with a Goals as a member of the Chickasaw People: “I would continue to have the best health District and seat number: degree in distributive education. Chickasaw Legislature: To like to thank you for the opportu- care for our people. Your words Pickens District, Seat 2 She has completed 25 hours continue to provide service for nity to run for such an important will not fall on deaf ears, I will Background information: in business degree at NCTC, the programs currently avail- position. I believe in our culture listen and implement the needs Sherri Sanders is a 1981 gradu- earned a certificate for food able. To implement new ideas and in preserving all of the old of my Chickasaw brothers and ate of Pauls Valley High School safety, a certificate for hazard- such as aquatic programs to ways handed down from genera- sisters. The bottom line is to and a 1981 graduate of Mid ous materials, a certificate for help arthritis patients and de- tion to generation, to instill in provide the best quality of life America Vo-Tech with a de- Employee Relationship En- velop new programs for special our young the pride they should for the Chickasaw people. I will gree in distributive education. hancement Training, completed needs patients. We have great have as a Chickasaw. For they do my best to serve you. She is the great-granddaughter 100% and received a certificate programs called the Get Fresh are our future, future storytell- Thank you, of original enrollee Melinda from Children’s Institute of Program that teaches seniors ers, artist, writers, doctors, law- Sherri Sanders Stephen G. Wall Tire Company he received train- communities around us. those around us but to continue We are providing homes for our ing in production, cost manage- Personal message to the our journey that will lead us to citizens, care for our elders, and ment, and human resources and Chickasaw People: “My per- excellence and success. Much opportunities for our youth. We sensitivity training. sonal message to the Chickasaw has been accomplished in the are working to preserve and Civic and/or community people would be that the future field of economics, but the best teach our culture, but we have activities: Stephen Wall has is for those who are willing to is yet to come. We have im- not arrived yet. There is more we served the Indian community for lead, to be pacesetters and those proved our education services, must do. The best is yet to come. more than 26 years as a pastor. who are willing to step out with but the best is yet to come. We May God bless the Unconquered He has served on the Executive confidence. It is time for our are making advances in health and the Unconquerable Chicka- Board of the Baptist General Chickasaw people, not to follow care, but the best is yet to come. saw Nation.” Stephen Wall Convention of Oklahoma and Name of Candidate: Stephen the Executive Board for Indian G. Wall Falls Creek. He has served as Patrick James youth director of the Chik-ka- Position candidate is filing 19, 1968 at Talihina, Okla. He police officer certification. sha Baptist Association. for: Legislator was raised and has lived in the Name of spouse and chil- Name of spouse and chil- District and seat number: Dickson/Ardmore (OK) area dren: He and his wife Lynne dren: Mr. Wall has six children, Pickens District, Seat 2 all his life. He is the son of full- Clark James have three sons, Stephanie, Joe, Leslie, Stephen Background information: blood Chickasaw the late Alex Matthew, Anthony and Thom- Bryce, Wyatt and Shelly, the Stephen Wall was born Decem- James and full-blood Missis- as. 2004-05 Miss Chickasaw. ber 10, 1953 at Talilhina, Okla. sippi Choctaw Larine Johnson Personal Message to the Goal as a member of the He is a resident of Ardmore, Christie. He is currently a police Chickasaw People: “I love the Chickasaw Legislature: My Okla., and was raised in the Bay sergeant for the Ardmore Police challenge of trying something objective would be to focus area of California and in the Department and started his own new. My wife and I talked and on our future. I believe we can Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma. business, Luxury Limousine put a lot of thought and prayer enhance and expand our present He is the son of the late Mary Service of Ardmore. into the decision to run for programs to better serve our Lois Wall, a full-blood Chicka- Education background: He Chickasaw Legislature. The tribal citizens. Strengthening the saw, and Peter J. and Gale Wall. is a 1986 graduate of Dickson thought first came when a friend family unit continues to be an His grandparents are Able and High School. asked if I ever considered run- absolute necessity in our envi- Salina Brown, full-blood Chick- Awards and honors: His ning and I actually hadn’t until ronment today. Strong families Patrick James asaws. He has been employed awards and honors include: that time. I researched what a mean strong tribal government at Michelin North America Council of Law Enforcement legislature is and does and am and a more successful future. We (Uniroyal) for 33 years. Name of Candidate: Education and Training, police very confident I can do the job if must also remember that we are Patrick Education background: Ste- certification; Commendation elected. I enter this race whole- a part of a large picture outside James phen Wall is a 1972 graduate of Position candidate is filing for Bravery; named Officer of heartedly and am committed of the Chickasaw Nation. We Davis High School, Davis, Okla. for: the Year 1995-1996; Promotion to what I set out to do. I will should use all of our resource; Legislator He attended Oklahoma Baptist District and seat number: to police sergeant; received the work with and for the people of tribal, state, and federal to pro- University, Shawnee, and East Community Policing Officers the Chickasaw Nation and for duce the best lives possible for Pickens District, Seat 2 Central University, Ada, Okla. Background information: Award; Medal of Merit, narcot- what’s best for the Nation as a our Chickasaw citizens and the As an employee of Michelin Patrick James was born July ics supervisor and advanced whole.” February 2006 Special Election: Pickens District • Seat 2 27 Randall Neasbitt Name of candidate: Randall after other courses of action district. The 10 acres for the Personal message to the Neasbitt have been exhausted. I help center have now been purchased Chickasaw people: “It is of Position candidate is filing Chickasaw elders who need and final approval of the project prime importance that each for: Legislator a plumber, an electrician, an is upcoming. There will soon be tribal legislator remember it is District and seat number: exterminator or other service. a great, new community center the Chickasaw people we serve. Pickens District, seat 2 I assist in delivering groceries in Pickens District. I promise you that as your leg- Background information: and medicine to Chickasaws. I Goals as a member of the islator, each day when I get up My family has its roots in the accompany Chickasaws to court Chickasaw Legislature: In I will be reminded that my job Enos, Powell, Kingston and and serve as their advocate. Pickens District, I see a real need that day is to do my very best in Durant areas. Our original allot- All these experiences tell me for jobs. Our Chickasaw people service to Chickasaws. ment land is near Rocky Point. there is much to be done for our in Pickens District need more job “I have seen firsthand the Much of my extended family people, and I believe I can make choice, and they need good-pay- environments that surround has always lived in Pickens Dis- a positive difference in the lives ing jobs from which to choose. many Chickasaw people. There trict. I grew up in the panhandle of Chickasaws. Many Chickasaws in Pickens are many needs, from the most Randy Neasbitt of Texas and returned to the Educational background: District need regular transpor- basic like food, medicine and Chickasaw Nation after col- Mr. Neasbitt is a 1969 graduate tation. Pickens is a large district, clothing, to the more advanced “I promise that, as your Pick- lege. We have family living in of Phillips High School and a and many Chickasaws have real like education scholarships, ens District legislator, you will the Chickasaw Nation, in Texas 1971 graduate of Frank Phillips challenges getting to work, to mortgage options and special- always come first with me. You and elsewhere across the United College. essential medical appointments, ized health care. I have gained can count on me to respond to States. My extended family has Civic or community ac- and to the grocery store. Finally, experience working in these your needs and serve as your provided me, I believe, a good tivities: As an administrative I believe we must diversify our and other areas of need. I will advocate inside the tribal gov- understanding of the needs of outreach worker for the tribe, tribal economic base and invest put that experience to work for ernment. Chickasaws wherever they may I am involved in many aspects in good, solid businesses that you in the Chickasaw Tribal “Thank you very much for live. My upbringing taught me of Chickasaw life in a num- will provide jobs for Chicka- Legislature. your vote, and God bless you.” that family is the most impor- ber of communities. The most saws and keep our tribe strong tant part of our lives. Having satisfying recent project is the for generations to come. Our compassion for others and be- upcoming establishment of a gaming industries have built a Special Election: ing willing to help are essential community center in Enos. The foundation for future growth. lessons I learned growing up. It Enos community, and other I believe we must now seek Pickens District, Seat 2 is my desire to help Chickasaw surrounding communities, have out new sectors of commerce Ballots mailed February 17 people with the important things very much needed a community to complement the success we they need in life. As a tribal out- center for gathering, sharing have already had. Ballotts must be returned by 10:30 reach worker in Ardmore, I see meals, discussing current events Name of spouse: Randy a.m., March 14 firsthand the many challenges and enjoying each others’ com- Neasbitt and his wife, Darla, faced by Chickasaw people. pany. I am happy I was able to have been married for 20 years. Ballot tabulation begins at 11 a.m., My work involves assisting help make the community center The couple makes its home in people and solving problems a real asset for the people of the Ardmore. March 14 Donna Hartman original enrollee #2983 and the in grades 7 to 12 at 10 public a master’s degree in human and team leader daughter of Billy Liddell, Sr. schools in Carter, Love, Garvin resources counseling from East • National Council of Educa- and the late Bonnie Liddell. She and Stephens counties to explore Central University (1988); and tional Opportunity Association is 1/4 Chickasaw from a family career options and continue a master’s degree in human delegate for Oklahoma of eight children and has lived education and training after resources administration from • Southwest Association of most of her life in the Pickens high school graduation. She is East Central University (2002). Student Assistance Programs District. She attended school an Oklahoma certified teacher Civic/Community Activities: Regional Board representative in Thackerville, Marietta and who taught four years at Turner Ms. Hartman has been active at for Oklahoma Leon. After rearing her children elementary school and in 1985 local, state and national levels. • YWCA board member in the rural community of Leon, assisted in writing a grant which Her involvement includes serv- • Summer baseball coach, she now lives and works in the purchased computers, printers, ing as a: manager and activities fund- Ardmore area. and educational programs giv- • Chickasaw Nation Historical raiser After working in assembly- ing Native American students Society member Awards and honors: Ms. line plants, at age 32 she re- in grades 1 to 8 their first tech- • Chickasaw Nation Tribal Hartman was named Best All- turned to college as a nontra- nological opportunities. Legislator (three terms) Around Girl Academic/Athletic Donna Hartman ditional, single-parent student She previously was a part- • Chickasaw Community Award (1962); received the Eng- Name of Candidate: Donna and graduated at age 35 with time tutor for Carter Seminary, Councils lish Honor Award- High School Hartman a degree in elementary educa- the Chickasaw Nation’s Adult • National Congress of Ameri- Senior (1966); was a member Position candidate is filing tion. In 1988 while teaching, Basic Education program and can Indians member of Phi Theta Kappa National for: Legislator she completed a master’s degree an adjunct instructor at Murray • Johnson-O’Malley Commit- Honor Society at Murray State District and seat number: and in 2002 she completed her State College. tee member (President) College (1970-1971); was on Pickens District, Seat 2 second master’s degree. Ms. Education background: • Oklahoma Division of Stu- the Southeastern Oklahoma Background information: Hartman is a counselor for Ms. Hartman has a bachelor’s dent Assistance Executive Board State University President’s and Ms. Hartman is the granddaugh- East Central (OK) University’s degree in elementary educa- member (secretary, treasurer and ter of Minnie Keel Liddell, Talent Search Program. For 16 tion from Southeastern Okla- President) See Donna Hartman, a full-blood Chickasaw and years, she has assisted students homa State University (1982); • March of Dimes volunteer page 28 28 Special Election: Pickens District • Seat 2 February 2006 Donna Hartman, continued from page 27

Vice-President’s Honor Roll. rights and self governance at Mammaw’s spirit has taught strength, I will continue to draw and respond to your concerns. She received her 15 year TRIO local, state and federal levels me the importance of heritage, from the strength of the Chika- Your input to me is vital to attain service awards in 2004.She was • Information disclosure to the common bond of all Chicka- sha people. a government that stands for the one of five educators who met Chickasaw people saws. As your representative, I will best interest of the Chickasaw with the Oklahoma U.S. Con- • Assurance of continued Her inspiration drives my make informed decisions on is- people, not just for an individual gressional delegation in 1995 Healthcare and Educational commitment to the preservation sues such as health care, budget or an individual group. in a successful effort to preserve funding on the national level of our Chickasaw culture, tra- appropriations, land acquisi- You may contact me at 580- Trio educational programs. • Approval of a capita pay- ditions and heritage. As I have tions, water rights and sover- 226-4385 or donhart@cs. Goals as a Member of the ment for revenue sharing to drawn from my grandmother’s eignty. I am available to listen ecok.edu .” Chickasaw Legislature: The Chickasaw citizens broad goals as your legislator During my nine years as are: 1) to continue expanding a legislator, I served on and and upgrading our services and chaired many committees. While opportunities for Chickasaws serving as finance commit- both inside and outside the Na- tee chairman, legislation was SHOW tion’s boundaries; 2) to equally passed to provide the first public distribute service facilities and hearing for all citizens’ com- businesses throughout Pickens ments on the tribal budget. Also, District, and 3) to maintain in- under my chairmanship and for the first time an independent OFOFFF YOURYOUR tegrity in the tribal governmen- tal processes and procedures. CPA was used by the finance Specific goals to address are: committee in the reviewing of to adopt a precise procedure the annual budgets and for an for annual identification and objective assessment of the PRIDE accountability of unspent pro- tribal accounting procedures. I gram and tribal money and the am an advocate for this practice reallocating of those dollars into to be reinstated to ensure precise the next fiscal year’s budget; legislative oversight of tribal to support strong economic budget management. Although ANDAND JOY! development through business tribal funds for health care have diversification to ensure the con- increased, the need for improved tinuity of tribal self-sufficiency; and expanded care is urgent. I We want to feature your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc. in a special “Pride to increase funding in health will continue to work to enhance and Joy” section in our April issue of the Chickasaw Times. Please send a photo care, education, senior services, the Chickasaw Nations health with you special child’s name, age and guardian information. Include a note about and housing programs including care system to ensure that all why they are your “Pride and Joy!” assisted living facilities; and to Chickasaw people have access We need to receive these by March 22, 2006. Please send to: The Chickasaw approve individual benefits to all to adequate care. I also sup- Times, c/o Pride and Joy, P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821. Chickasaw citizens, inside and ported the establishment of our outside the boundaries. criminal court system, education Name of spouse and chil- increases, and the Chickasaw dren: Ms. Hartman’s three sons Police, the Light Horsemen. I and their families live in Pickens have demonstrated my com- Child’s Name(s): District. They are Danny and mitment to the growth and Please send a granddaughter, Jenna; Ricky, development of the Chickasaw photo! and Ronnie and grandson, Ash- Nation by supporting land base (We will return if Parent/Guardian (you can also include grandparents): expansion and economic devel- er. you provide us with Personal Message to the opment, however, it is essential Chickasaw People: “I believe to be fully informed about major a return address.) the Nation’s greatest resource investments and expenditures. is the Chickasaw people from My voting record reflects that our Elders through the genera- type of leadership. tions to our children. The tribal As your representative I have City/State: FY 2006 budget is $6.3 billion worked to assist Chickasaws with $135 million approved for with problems and by mak- This child (children) is my pride and joy because: capital investment in building ing productive, progressive projects and land purchases. It and well-informed decisions. (include sheet of paper, if necessary) is time that Chickasaw citizens Whether it has been helping a more equally benefit from our child with a Christmas wish, progressive and prosperous a student with a scholarship Nation with no cuts to existing need, an adult with health-care, programs. housing, or employment needs, Major issues as your legisla- or exploring options of greater tor that I advocate, support and tribal self-sufficiency, I have uphold are: given my full attention and com- • Direct investment in Chicka- mitment. saw people with expansion of My grandmother, Mammaw, services inspired my strength, pride • Protection of sovereign and heart in being Chickasaw. February 2006 Chickasaw Times 29 Chickasaw History Quiz ‘Its About Money’ Post Removal Edition – The 1840s By Richard Green Indian Nations need bond parity up to access capital investment ume cap” requirements of Sec- Choose the best of the four selections. through bond financing. tion 146 of the Internal Revenue 1. When Chickasaws completed the Trail of Tears, they Congress should consider Code. were directed to emigrant camps in the eastern Choctaw Nation amending the Securities Act By providing Indian Tribal (today’s Choctaw Nation). From these camps, they expected to of 1933 to allow Indian Tribal Governments with equal foot- move west to settle in the Chickasaw District (today’s Chicka- Governments access to the same ing as that enjoyed by state and saw Nation) of the Choctaw Nation. But by 1844, the federal exemption from securities regis- local governments with respect government estimated that three-fourths of the Chickasaws were tration that state, county and lo- to the issuance of private activity still living among the Choctaws. Why hadn’t they moved into cal governments currently enjoy bonds it will greatly stimulate the Chickasaw District? with respect to the issuance of the flow of capital to Indian A. They didn’t want to leave the first adequate supply of tax exempt bonds. Presently in Country. Also, by granting an food since leaving the homeland. order to access the mainstream exemption to Indian tribes, un- B. The first groups of Chickasaws attempting to settle in J.D. Colbert bond markets tribes are forced der certain circumstances, from their District had been raided by tribes rustling their livestock or By J.D. COLBERT to go through an expensive and the “volume cap” restrictions by tribes, like the Kickapoo, that had been traditional Chickasaw Access to capital continues to time consuming registration will mean that tribes will not enemies. be a major obstacle for contin- process. Generally tribes will have to request a private activity C. The trauma of removal combined with receiving money ued economic expansion across avoid this process and will turn allocation from a state govern- from annual disbursements (annuity payments) by the federal Indian Country. This is true both to the private placement market. ment who may be unwilling or government sapped their will to emigrate to their District. for individual Indian entrepre- This entails paying higher yields unable to grant such allocation D. Many Chickasaw quickly had established settlements neurs as well as for Indian tribes and fees on their paper than what as an Indian tribal government and farms in the area that enabled them to live relatively well and nations. Providing Indian could otherwise be expected in is not a political subdivision of where they were. tribes with bonding parity on the mainstream bond market. the state. the same basis as state and local To the extent that the Congress J.D. Colbert serves as Ex- 2. By the early 1840s, the Chickasaws were governed by governments will go a long way sees fit to so amend the 1933 ecutive Vice President, Native three different authorities. Which of the following was not one towards facilitating tribal access Securities Act, I would further American Services at Bank2. of those governing authorities? to capital markets. suggest amending the Internal Bank2 is a growing $80 million A. A district chief and elected representatives serving on There are two immediate leg- Revenue Code of 1986 to allow full service financial institution the Choctaw tribal council islative actions that in put into Indian Tribal Governments to with its headquarters in Okla- B. King and Clan Council effect will allow tribes to issue issue “private activity bonds” homa City, OK. Bank2 is owned C. Chickasaw Commission appointed by the federal gov- bonds on the same basis as state in the same manner as allowed and operated by the Chickasaw ernment to manage Chickasaw financial matters and local governments. The first for state and local governments. Nation. It’s About Money, is D. A governor with broad-based power action has to do with amending In addition, I would suggest published monthly by Bank2, as the Securities Act of 1933. The exempting tribes, under certain a financial service to members 3. The three levels of government (referred to in question 2) second action involves authoriz- circumstances, from the “vol- of the Chickasaw Nation. met at Boiling Spring in 1845 to determine which would control ing Indian tribes to issue private the federal annuity payments. Name the Chickasaw leader who activity bonds in the same man- prevailed? ner as allowed for state and local A. Pittman Colbert governments. These two actions, B. King Ishtehotopa taken together, will greatly open C. Isacc Alberson D. G.P. Kingsbury

4. The Chickasaws drafted a simple constitution in 1846, LeForce & McCombs, P.C. a more elaborate one in 1848 and amended it in 1849 and 1851. Since the Chickasaws were living in the Choctaw Nation under its laws, what was the purpose of formulating and amending a ATTORNEYS AT LAW tribal constitution? A. To demonstrate to the federal government that the Carl LeForce • Jerry L. McCombs Chickasaws needed more financial assistance B. To indicate an intention to secede from the Choctaw Tim T. Ragland • *Jon Ed Brown* • Kevin T. Sain Nation C. To indicate to the Choctaws that they should give the Emily Maxwell Herron • J.P. Longacre Chickasaws more power in the Council. D. To demonstrate to Chickasaw tribal members a growing INJURIES/INSURANCE DISPUTES sense of self-reliance and pride See History Quiz, page 34 A local law firm with local lawyers with a statewide practice in represent- ing victims injured by CAR WRECKS, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE OR Complete INSURANCE COMPANIES. 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Chealsie is very and cares about his classmates. the Month very well.” Up to 24 awards are presented to help and assist others.” active in church and commu- Ben rarely misses school and “Ethan Priddy is an awe- each month, as male and female Students of the Month of nity services. She has a pleasant seems to enjoy it.” some young man Student of the Month awards the Panola District are Alexis personality and is a good role J.J. Ralls is a who has over- are available in elementary, Olguim, Colbert Elementary, model. Chealsie is the student tremendous stu- come several ob- middle school and high school Taylor Burkhalter and Cody representative on our Title VII dent in and out of stacles to reach in each of the four districts of Hughes, Colbert Jr. High, and Committee. She enjoys learning the classroom,” his goals,” said the Chickasaw Nation. Chealsie Wines, Colbert High and sharing her Indian culture said Sue Kelley. Ethan Angela Martin. Each student of the month re- School. with others. “He is a leader. Priddy “Until about three ceives a recognition plaque and “Alexis Olguin is a sixth grade Student of the Month for J.J. is a well months ago, Ethan was basically a $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate. student at Colbert East Ward El- the Pickens District are Paige J.J. Ralls mannered young deaf in one ear. Despite this All Native American students ementary. She has a bubbly per- Hopson, Jake Standridge, man. He displays himself with hindrance, Ethan participated in with a Certificate of Degree of sonality and is always smiling Comanche Elementary, Shy- great pride. It is my privilege to the school band and worked very Indian Blood (CDIB) in grades and very friendly,” said Wanda tana Johnston, Fox Jr. High, nominate him.” hard to maintain good grades. 1 through 12 attending partici- Williams and Linda Carter. Benjamin Graham, Comanche Students of the Month for the This past summer, Ethan was pating schools in the Chickasaw “She is an honor student and a Jr. High, J.J. Ralls, Turner High Pontotoc District are Laney fitted with a cochlear implant Nation are eligible for student of hard working student. She par- School. Deaton, Allen elementary, Mike to aide in improving his hear- the month. ticipates in all of the JOM and “Paige Hopson is a very dedi- Anderson, Latta Elementary, ing. Ethan still works hard to Students are nominated by Title VII activities the school cated and responsible student,” Kortney West, Latta Elemen- maintain an excellent GPA and teachers, counselors, JOM co- offers. Alesis is a good candidate said Lisa Rogers. “She does tary, Ethan Priddy, Stratford Jr. to be involved in activities as ordinators, principals or other for your award.” what is expected of her at all High, Cortnee Cantwell, Latta school. He was recently named school personnel in recognition “Taylor Burkhalter is an times. She puts great effort into High, Jeffrey Wells, Stratford to the school’s honor roll and of academic accomplishments, eighth grade stu- her work. She is always willing High School. to the Governor’s Honor Club. leadership qualities, positive dent at Colbert to help others and offers sug- “Laney Deaton Ethan is a humorous, bright and attitude, work ethic, citizenship Middle school. gestions to make things easier was selected as delightful young man and is very and other criteria. She is an excel- for them.” Student of the deserving of this award.” Following are students of lent student, very “Jake Stan- Month because “ C o r t n e e the month, along with selected responsible, and dridge is a help- of her desire to Cantwell is a real comments from those who a hard worker,” ful, bright young succeed,” said Laney pleasure to have nominated each student. Taylor said Wanda Wil- m a n , ” s a i d Shirley Scrog- Deaton here at Latta Students of the month in the Burkhalter liams and Linda Linette Simpson. gins. “Laney has never missed High School,” Tishomingo District are Chey- Carter. “Taylor is involved in “He is respect- turning in a homework paper or said Stan Co- anne Eason, Ravia Elemen- several school organizations Jake ful of others. He failing to do her class work. She chran. “She is Cortnee tary, Kayla Martinez, Milburn as well as being active in her Standridge leads by example. always does neat work and tries a very mature Cantwell Jr. High, Tyler McCollom, church. She is well mannered He is friendly and works hard her best in everything. Laney is student, she conducts herself Tishomingo Jr. High and Jessica and has a terrific personality. on his class work. Jake likes to liked by all her class mates and in a responsible manner. She Collins, Milburn High School. Taylor participates in the J.O.M. read, when he is finished with is friendly and polite. She uses always seem to have a smile “Cheyanne Eason is an excel- and Title VII programs and ac- his class work, he will read kind words in speaking to oth- on her face and she strives to lent student,” said Debbie Alins. tivities offered and enjoys learn- his library book. He arrives to ers and always has a beautiful take care of business both in the “She gives 100% in everything ing about her heritage.” school on time and is rarely smile. I feel Laney will deserves classroom and out. Cortnee is she does. She is always willing “Cody Hughes is an eighth absent.” to be selected as student of the well-liked among other students to go the extra mile.” grade student at “Shytana John- month.” and among her teachers because “Tyler McCol- Colbert Middle ston is a great “Mike Anderson should be of the respectful way she treats len is a hard work- School. He is a student. She is s e l e c t e d f o r others. We believe she is a posi- ing student,” said very intelligent, always pleas- many reasons. tive representative of Latta High Donna Owens. well-rounded ant and helpful, He entered Latta School and she is deserving of “He makes good young man,” said genuine and up- this year and I the Chickasaw Nation Student grades and par- Wanda Williams beat. She is in Shytana was immediate- of the Month.” Johnston ticipates in class and Linda Carter. Cody the seventh grade ly glad to have “Jeffrey Wells discussion. He Tyler “Cody is an ex- Hughes this year. When she was in the Mike him,” said Kristi is a witty, smart participates in McCollen cellent student and well liked by first grade she suffered with an Anderson Smith. “ He is an and fun young several extracurricular activi- his teachers and classmates. He optic nerve tumor. Thankfully, excellent worker in class, plus man. He is very ties, but is responsible to keep is responsible and considerate. it was benign, but left one eye a good friend to others. He is responsible and schoolwork done and attend Cody would be a well deserv- damaged. She almost died with respectful to everyone and has a likes to be in- Jeffrey class. He treats his teachers and ing candidate as a Student of the illness, but she is so grateful wonderful attitude about school Wells volved in activi- schoolmates with respect and is the Month.” to be alive and so are we.” and life.” ties at school,” said Angela a well liked young man.” “ C h e a l s i e “Benjamin Graham is a very “Kortney West is a very nice Martin. “He is a member of the “Kayla Martinez has a won- Wines is an ex- responsible and intelligent young young lady with varsity football team and of derful personality and gets along cellent student. man,” said Kelli Bolton. “He has many wonderful FFA. Jeffery has also partici- great with all of her peers,” She is consis- won many academic awards and traits,” said Terry pated in numerous youth activi- said Patty Ford. “ Everyday she tently on the is always on the A Honor Roll. painter. “Kortney ties sponsored by the Chickasaw comes to class with a beautiful Superintendent’s He is never in trouble and has is very smart and nation. He was recently named smile on her face. She always H o n o r R o l l , a good head on his shoulders. very well liked by to the school’s honor roll and to has something good to say about Chealsie making straight I believe he will make a very her peers and her the Governor’s Honor Club.” everyone and always has a posi- Wines A’s,” said Wanda good Student of the Month. He teachers. Kort- Kortney Congratulations to all our de- tive attitude.” Williams and Linda Carter. is a very positive role model and ney is involved in West serving Students of the Month! February 2006 Chickasaw Times 31 December 2005 Students of the Month Students of the Month have of the classroom,” said Donna Comanche Jr. High, Trampus the Month for many reasons,” has a very easy going person- been selected for December Owens. “Blaine shows respect Weant, Kingston Jr. High, Lee said Meredith Jones. “She is ality, but yet he is still a hard 2005 in all four districts of the to his peers and his teachers. He Armstrong, Fox High School. a good worker with a positive worker. He always puts forth Chickasaw Nation. is conscientious about getting to “ D a n i e l l e attitude. Tatum is always consid- his best effort. Even when things Up to 24 awards are presented class with the appropriate mate- Whitener al - erate and respectful of her peers gets tough Garrett keeps on each month, as male and female rials and about getting assign- ways has her and teachers. She is involved in trying till he gets the job done. student of the month awards ments completed on time. He is work completed cheerleading and exhibits good He is an outstanding young are available in elementary, a good candidate for Student of and turned in on citizenship. Therefore, I am man and for all these reasons, I middle school and high school the Month.” time,” said Shei- hoping Tatum Taylor will be nominate him for the Student of in each of the four districts of Students of the Month for la Fulton. “She selected for the J.O.M. Student the Month.” the Chickasaw Nation. the Panola District are Raychel strives to make Danielle of the Month.” “Tosha MacCollister is very Each student of the month re- Turner and Remington Boney, good grades. She Whitener “In a world d e s e r v i n g t o ceives a recognition plaque and Achille Elementary, and Padyn focuses on details and accuracy where most peo- be named our a $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate. Hobgood, Colbert Jr. High. on her assignments. She is a ple are looking school’s Chick- All Native American students “Raychel Turner is a straight model student who displays out for them- a s a w N a t i o n with a Certificate of Degree of A student, who works very hard good citizenship and excellent selves, it’s re- Student of the Indian Blood (CDIB) in grades and cares about her education,” classroom manners. She is well freshing to see Month,” said 1 through 12 attending partici- said Vernen Johnson. “Raychel respected by her classmates.” a young student Hunter Stan Cochran. Tosha pating schools in the Chickasaw is friendly to all and is always “Mason Bowen is a very good who continually Capps “She is a good MacCollister nation are eligible for student of pleasant to be around. She also student,” said Lisa Rogers. “He uses good manners and strives leader both in the classroom the month. finds time to play basketball and is always prepared for class and to help others. A new student and around campus. She always Students are nominated by is a member of the Jr. high aca- participates in learning with recently enrolled at our school serves as a positive represen- teachers, counselors, JOM co- demic team. Raychel deserves to a positive and enthusiastic at- who has emotional and strong tative of Latta School in her ordinators, principals or other be the Student of the Month.” titude. He gets along with his academic needs. Hunter Capps school activities. She is also school personnel in recognition “Remington Boney is a very classmates and is always willing has made a point, on several very involved in promoting the of academic accomplishments, dedicated stu- to lend a helping hand.” occasions, to assist this new positive culture of the Chicka- leadership qualities, positive dent. He strives “I am proud to nominate Kel- student, with making friends, saw Nation We are extremely attitude, work ethic, citizenship for academic ex- sie Tucker for Chickasaw Nation helping catch up on an assign- proud of Tosha and her accom- and other criteria. cellence,” said Student of the Month,” said ment, showing him around our plishments and we know she Following are students of Pam Reynolds. Debbie Carr. “ Kelsie maintains school, even at the risk of being will continue to be successful the month, along with selected “He has a posi- good grades, displays outstand- ridiculed by others.” after completing her diploma.” comments from those who tive attitude and ing citizenship, participates in “ M a r c e l l a “It is with pleasure I write nominated each student. enjoys learn- Remington extra curricular activities and Sweet is new to a letter of rec- Students of the Month in the ing. He not only Boney proves to be an all around great Latta School this ommendation Tishomingo District are Sa- learns what is required but goes student. Certainly, I am happy to year, but seems for such a fine die Tyson and Eli Hallmark, beyond that to build a deeper nominate her for this award.” to fit in very young man,” Tishomingo Elementary. Sadie knowledge base. He is always “ T r a m p u s well. Marcella said Max Row- Bryson Vann Williford and Blaine St. Clair, well prepared for class and Weant is a out- Marcella is a good student land. “Bryson Tishomingo Jr. High. utilizes his time efficiently. He standing all- Sweet and well liked by Vann has been active in many “Sadie Tyson is a very fun also works well with others in a around student,” her teachers and peers,” said activities throughout his high loving, intelligent child, with a learning environment.” said Mrs. Cathy Terry Painter. “She is involved school career. He is a student good attitude,” said Gary Webb. Padyn Hobgood is an eighth Osborn. “He is in many activities in school and who works hard and takes his “She is a hard worker and is a grade student at very consider- seems to excel in everything she education very seriously. Bryson ;pleasure to have at school.” Colbert Middle Trampus ate of others and does. Marcilla is very deserving consistently displays the utmost “Eli Hallmark has really School. “She Weant is well mannered of this honor.” respect for his classmates as well grown and matured over the has a pleasant and respectful.” “Garrett Weatherford is a very as teachers and administration. past few years that I have known personality and “Lee Armstrong is a top notch likeable young man,” said Terri He would be an excellent choice him,” said Gary Webb. “He has is well liked by individual,” said Rozella Peu- Hays. “He is well respected by for any scholarship or position developed into a good student her peers and her chruse. “He works hard. He is his peers and his teachers. He he is striving to obtain.” and is an asset to our school.” Padyn teachers,” said dedicated to being the best he Congratulations to all our de- “Sadie Williford is an excel- Hobgood Wanda Williams can be whether it is in school serving Students of the Month! lent candidate and Linda Carter. “Padyn is or out of school. I believe in his for Student of an excellent student and is ability to succeed. He is polite the Month. She actively involved in sports, Vo and courteous. He has a straight works hard at Ag, and music. She is a positive A grade point average. Thank both extra cur- role model for all her fellow you for allowing us to nominate ricular activities students. Padyn participates in these students.” Sadie and at school the JOM and Title IX programs Students of the Month for the Williford work,” said Don- and activities offered at Colbert Pontotoc District are Tatum Jess Green na Owens. “She maintains good Schools. She enjoys learning Taylor, Lexington Elementary, General Practice grades and is responsible regard- and sharing her Indian culture. Hunter Capps, Francis Ele- Serious Litigation Civil & Criminal ing school work. She presents Padyn would be a well deserv- mentary, Marcella Sweet, Latta Indian Law • Divorce a positive attitude and treats ing candidate for your Student Jr. High, Garrett Weatherford, Child Custody • Injuries her peers and teachers with of the Month.” Wynnewod Jr. High, Tosha respect.” The Students of the Month for MacCollister, Latta Jr. High, 301 E. Main, Ada, Okla. “Blaine St. Clair is an excel- the Pickens District are Danielle Bryson Vann, Wapanucka High 580-436-1946 lent student. He works hard in Whitener, Wilson Elemen- School. LICENSED BEFORE TRIBAL, STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS all his classes. 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Minutes, continued from page 2 General Resolution Number 23-021, Authorization for Ac- Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy 024. The motion was seconded of Commerce meeting in Okla- 23-025, Gubernatorial Appoint- quisition of Real Property in Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- by Ms. Green. homa City regarding trust prop- ment - Chickasaw Nation Elec- Pontotoc County wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Members voting yes: Beth erty. Mr. Humes also asked the tion Commission, Ms. Billie This resolution approves the Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Legislature to consider changing Easterling Chickasaw Nation’s request to Scott Colbert Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary the meeting date from Friday to This resolution approves Gov- acquire real property, in Ada, 12 yes votes Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Saturday. ernor Bill Anoatubby’s appoint- Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, The motion to approve GR23- Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Mr. Mike Watson made com- ment of Ms. Billie Easterling containing 1.58 acres, more or 022 carried unanimously. wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, ments regarding the purchase of to fill the at-large seat on the less together with all improve- General Resolution Number Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, property in Duncan, per capita Chickasaw Nation Election ments thereon, if any, in their 23-023, Authorization for Ac- Scott Colbert payments, the Chickasaw el- Commission, becoming effec- present condition, ordinary wear quisition of Real Property in 12 yes votes der’s energy program, the burial tive on January 1, 2006, and and tear excepted. The Gov- Pontotoc County The motion to approve GR23- program, election rules and ending on December 31, 2008. ernor is authorized to request This resolution approves the 024 carried unanimously. regulations, accounting rules A motion was made by Ms. the Bureau of Indian Affairs Chickasaw Nation’s request to Dr. Goforth Parker concluded and regulations and the Ardmore Briggs to approve GR23-025. to place the property U.S.A. in acquire real property, in Ada, her report. Community Center. The motion was seconded by Trust for the Chickasaw Nation Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, (E) EDUCATION COM- Ms. Sue Simmons asked for Ms. Green. after acquisition, if such action containing 4.02 acres, more or MITTEE REPORT by Chairman an update of how the Nation Members voting yes: Beth Al- is advantageous. It property is less together with all improve- Wanda Blackwood Scott helped the hurricane Katrina exander, Linda Briggs, Tim Col- located adjacent north of the ments thereon, if any, in their No report. victims. bert, Mary Jo Green, Mooniene Housing Annex Building, 1705 present condition, ordinary wear (F) HEALTH CARE COM- Ms. Juanita Tate expressed her Ogee, Judy Goforth Parker, N. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. and tear excepted. The Gov- MITTEE REPORT by Chairman appreciation for the purchase of Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- It is to be utilized as future ex- ernor is authorized to request Mary Jo Green the Burney Institute property son Seawright, Mitch Sperry, pansion of the Housing Annex. the Bureau of Indian Affairs No report. and encouraged the restoration Steve Woods, Scott Colbert A motion was made by Dr. Go- to place the property U.S.A. in (G) HISTORICAL AND of the facility. 11 yes votes forth Parker to approve GR23- Trust for the Chickasaw Nation CULTURAL COMMITTEE Ms. Wilma Watson, Chicka- Member abstaining: 021. The motion was seconded after acquisition, if such action REPORT by Chairman Wilson saw elder, was also recognized. Holly Easterling by Ms. Green. is advantageous. Property Lo- Seawright AGENDA ITEM #8 1 abstention Members voting yes: Beth cation: 1629 North Broadway. No report. ADJOURNMENT The motion to approve GR23- Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Use: Office building currently in AGENDA ITEM #7 The Legislative Session ad- 025 carried. Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary use as Housing Annex. NEW BUSINESS (Comments journed at 9:41 a.m. General Resolution Number Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy A motion was made by Dr. Go- from Citizens) Respectfully submitted, Linda 23-026, Gubernatorial Appoint- Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- forth Parker to approve GR23- Mr. Humes recognized Chick- Briggs, Secretary Chickasaw ment to the Board of Directors wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, 023. The motion was seconded asaw elders Ms. Geraldine Tribal Legislature of Chickasaw Nation Bank Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, by Ms. Green. Greenwood and Ms. Juanita Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, Holding Company, Mr. James Scott Colbert Members voting yes: Beth Tate. He made comments on Recording Secretary Chickasaw A. Jennings, III 12 yes votes Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim the information he learned from Tribal Legislature This resolution approves The motion to approve GR23- Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary the American Indian Chambers Governor Bill Anoatubby’s 021 carried unanimously. Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy appointment of Mr. James A. General Resolution Number Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Jennings, III, to the Board of 23-022, Authorization for Ac- wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Directors of the Chickasaw Na- quisition of Real Property in Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, tion Bank. Mr. Jennings will Pontotoc County Scott Colbert fill an unexpired term which is This resolution approves the 12 yes votes to be determined by the Bank’s Chickasaw Nation’s request to The motion to approve GR23- charter. A copy of Mr. Jennings’ acquire real property, in Ada, 023 carried unanimously. vitae has been provided to the Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It General Resolution Number Legislature. contains 75.52 acres, more or 23-024, Authorization for Ac- A motion was made by Ms. less together with all improve- quisition of Real Property in Briggs to approve GR23-026. ments thereon, if any, in their Stephens County The motion was seconded by present condition, ordinary wear This resolution approves the Ms. Wanda Blackwood Scott. and tear excepted. The Gover- Chickasaw Nation’s request to Members voting yes: Beth nor is authorized to request the acquire real property, in Duncan, Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Bureau of Indian Affairs to place Stephens County, Oklahoma, Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary the property U.S.A. in Trust containing 6.0 acres, more or Jo Green, Mooniene Ogee, Judy for the Chickasaw Nation after less together with all improve- Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- acquisition, if such action is ad- ments thereon, if any, in their wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, vantageous. Property Location: present condition, ordinary wear Mitch Sperry, Steve Woods, on the North side of Seabrook and tear excepted. The Governor Scott Colbert Road, opposite the Wellness is authorized to request the Bu- 12 yes votes Center, Ada, Oklahoma. Use: reau of Indian Affairs to place The motion to approve GR23- To be utilized as an outdoor the property U.S.A. in Trust 026 carried unanimously. sports and recreation complex. for the Chickasaw Nation after Ms. Briggs concluded her A motion was made by Dr. Go- acquisition, if such action is report. forth Parker to approve GR23- advantageous. Property Loca- (D) LAND DEVELOP- 022. The motion was seconded tion: 1909 Plato Road, Duncan, MENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Ms. Briggs. Oklahoma. Use: To be utilized by Chairman Judy Goforth Members voting yes: Beth as the Duncan Senior Site. Parker Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim A motion was made by Dr. Go- General Resolution Number Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary forth Parker to approve GR23- 34 Chickasaw Times February 2006 Answers to Chickasaw History Quiz, continued from page 29 1. B. Although B was the 3. C. Isaac Alberson had Chickasaw sovereignty. The first Te Ata paperback major factor, the other choices been one of four district chiefs step was the drafting in 1846 played lesser roles in why the before Removal. Later, in the of a document expressing the edition now available Chickasaws were not anxious to Choctaw Nation, he had been intent to guard the tribe’s lib- settle in their District. The earli- elected chief of the Chickasaw erty and protect their property. est Chickasaws to settle in the district. At the 1845 Boiling This move reflected the strained Chickasaw District had run-ins Springs meeting, mixed blood relations between the Choctaws with Kickapoos, who made off leader Pittman Colbert advocat- and Chickasaws, arising from with some of their livestock and ed giving control of the annuity the subjugation of Chickasaw slaves. Later, the Kickapoo and to the aged King Ishtehotopa. sovereignty, contained in the predominately Kiowas and Co- Alberson charged that Colbert’s 1837 Treaty of Doaksville. The manches, also raided Chickasaw proposal was a ploy to gain second step was taken in 1848 settlements. Chickasaw leaders control of the tribe’s annuity by a general council drafting appealed for federal protection. so that he could distribute the a constitution providing for As a result, two forts were built money, in part, to advance executive and legislative de- in the Chickasaw District. Fort his own business interests. He partments. In addition, the right Washita was built in 1842 and convinced federal officials to to vote was given to all males Fort Arbuckle was garrisoned investigate his charges. The beginning at age 16. This 1848 in 1851. Most of the last third of federal report sided with Alber- constitution provided a greater the Chickasaws didn’t move into son. Additionally, Alberson had sense of tribal unity and stoked their district until after 1851. been encouraging Chickasaws a sense of individual pride and to settle in their District and nationalism. These factors prob- 2. D. Governor was not an support its economic and politi- ably made inevitable the separa- office or title used by the tribe cal development. For those two tion from the Choctaw that was until it was created as part of reasons the federal government carried out by the 1855 Treaty the 1856 Constitution. The other delivered the $70,000 annuity of Washington. three governmental bodies all to Alberson and his council, functioned to some extent until which supervised its payment Note: Readers wishing to 1845 when the federal govern- to individual tribal members. learn more about the events ment-appointed Commissioners of the 1840s are invited to resigned. Power passed to the 4. B. With the elimination read, Chapters 9 and 10 in The Chickasaw district chief and of the other levels of govern- Chickasaws by Arrell Gibson. officials elected to the Choctaw ment, Alberson and the elected The book, issued in 1971 by the Council. The traditional Clan representatives of the Chicka- University of Oklahoma Press Council (including the King) saw District council provided is still the only comprehensive had been losing political influ- the leadership necessary to history of the tribe. ence for years. revitalize a powerful drive for The Te Ata paperback edition may be ordered from the Chickasaw Outpost by calliing 580-332-1458; faxing your request to 580-436-5204; or order on- It’s TAX Refund Time line at www.chickasaw.net, and click the market- place link. The biography sells for $14.95 plus a Lisa S. Huling, C.P.A. nominal charge for shipping and handling. (580) 332-3239 119 N. Broadway, Suite 15, In the Ada Mini Mall Note of thanks: Convenient parking on west side. On behalf of the family of Michael Eugene Brewer, Open Mon. - Fri., 9-5:30, Saturdays 9:00-Noon and by appointment. we thank the Chickasaw Honor Guard for the military • Free Electronic Filing tribute they gave at Mike’s funeral service. They did • Rapid Return (RAL 1-4 days) an excellent, professional job that would have made him proud. It was impressive, and greatly appreciated. • Refund Check (8-15 days) Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brewer • RAL & Refund Checks can be cashed with no fees at local banks • Tax preparation fees can be deducted from your refund • File your own taxes online at www.1040.com/YOUFILEONLINE Walk-ins Welcome!!! Affordable! 10% off for New Clients February 2006 Obituaries 35 Ladd, Mark Weimer and Bob ary 31, 2006, at Resthaven’s liked bowling and fishing with Broken Bow, Okla. Mitchell Dean Parkhill. Honorary bearers were Abbey Chapel. Cremation is his father. He was a loving son He was born Jan. 21, 1953, in Jeff Word, Sampson Buck, J.J. under the direction of Resthaven who truly enjoyed his family. Tomball, Texas and died Jan. 19, Sperry Hornbeck, Darren Rudd, Bobby Funeral Home of Lubbock. He was the grandson of 2006, in Conroe, Texas. McLean, Shawn Daniels, Rocky Charles Guynes and the great- He was preceded in death by Northcutt, Pennye Shafer, Mike Ronald Keith grandson of Margaret James, a his parents, Jimmie and Wanda Sadler, Randal Richards, Mabry full-blood Chickasaw. Christian. Thomas, Ardmore High School Guynes He is survived by his parents, He survived by a son, Terry softball and tennis teams, Mr. Paul and Lois Guynes, of Fid- Neil Castleberry; step-daughter, Kristina’s Fours at First United dletown, Calif.; sisters, Lynnette Angela Ramirev; sisters, Shelia Ronald Keith Guynes, 50, Methodist Church and the 20th A. Maier, of Ione, Calif. and Atkinson, Virginia Ann Sat- died Jan. 10, 2006 at Jackson, Judicial District. Nancy A. Pollock, of Union- terwhite, Cheryl Reynolds and Calif. Memorials can be made to the ville, Nev.; five newphews and Candace Moody and husband He was born Aug. 12, 1955 to American Heart Association or three nieces. Joshua; and numerous aunts, Paul and Lois Guynes at Vallejo, the YMCA. Graveside services were Jan. uncles, cousins and friends. He Calif. 14, 2006 at Fiddletown Cem- was especially close to Uncle He moved to Amador County etery. James who was his hero. in 1996 where he made his home Benjamin Pallbearers were Lloyd Hagan, for the past 10 years. He was David Hagan, Robert Chumley, a cook for 30 years working Jimmy Lee Carter Heald Thomas Shannon, Kristin Reyn- in Napa Valley at several top olds and Rochelle Reynolds. restaurants. He most recently Christian enjoyed working as a cook Graveside Services for Jimmy Services for Mitchell Dean and shift leader at the Jackson Lee Christian, 52, of Conroe, Sperry, 45, were Dec. 23, Racheria Casino. He was a Texas were Jan. 23, 2006, at 2005, at First United Method- member of E Clampus Vitus and Broken Bow City Cemetery, ist Church, Ardmore, with Dr. Robert Gorrell, the Rev. Dan Patman and Jeremy Sanders of- Directory initiated for tribal entrepreneurs ficiating. Interment was in Rose A directory of businesses tion, as well as information on who would like to be listed in Hill Cemetery under the direc- owned by Chickasaws is being the goods or services provided the directory should provide tion of Craddock Funeral Home. created to help promote eco- by the business. the information requested on He died Dec. 21, 2005. nomic opportunity for tribal In addition to a printed direc- the form below via email to Mr. Sperry was born Nov. 11, entrepreneurs. tory, a web site will be created [email protected] or com- 1960, at Wichita Falls, Texas, to There is no cost to be listed to enable electronic access to all plete the form below and return Robert Dean Sperry and Patricia in the directory, which will in- information. to Mr. Neal McCaleb, P.O. Box Mitchell Garrett. clude the name of the business, Chickasaws with a CDIB 1548, Ada, OK 74821. He was preceded in death by Benjamin Carter Heald, 91, contact and location informa- his grandfather, B.P. Mitchell; died peacefully January 25, CHICKASAW NATION BUSINESS DIRECTORY grandmother, Maytie Mitchell; 2006, at University Medical and aunt, Jere Mitchell. Center, Lubbock, Texas. A lifetime resident of Ardmore, Mr. Heald and his wife Martha Date of submission: Regional Chickasaw Council: he received his bachelor’s de- Scott Heald moved to Lubbock, gree from East Central Univer- October of 1996 from Jasper, Company Name: sity and his juris doctorate from Texas, where they lived in happy Parent Company name (if applicable): Oklahoma City University. retirement for 25 years. Prior to Mr. Sperry was District At- that they lived in Dallas where Mailing Address: torney for Oklahoma District 20, they brought up their two sons. and a Chickasaw Tribal Legisla- He was preceded in death by City, State, Zip: tor from Pickens District. his wife of over 50 years, Martha Street Address: He loved to travel, coaching Scott Heald. and watching his children’s He is survived by his sons, Phone Number: Fax Number: sports activities. He was an avid Robert C. Heald, of Lubbock, Email address: sports fan who loved the Sooners and Charles W. Heald, of Bos- and Green Bay Packers. Most of ton, Mass.; his sister, Margaret Owner’s Name: Owner’s Title: all he loved his family. Heald Jordan, of Springfield, He and Cindy Ann Flies were Colo.; and his beloved only Other contact person: married Aug. 12, 1983, at Okla- grandson, Matthew, son of Rob- homa City. ert and wife Cyndy. Survivors include his wife, During his lifetime, he flew Brief description of product/services (be specific): Cindy, a daughter, Haley Sper- for the U.S. Army Air Corps, Ownership Information: ry, and a son, Britton Austin was an active leader in many Drake Sperry, all of the home; professional petroleum and List all shareholders, officers directors or outside firms that hold an interest in the company. List his mother and stepfather, Pat engineering societies, and was and J.T. Garrett, San Clem- a 32nd degree Mason, serving the percentage of the business they own and list if they possess a CDIB and Tribal affiliation.: ente, Calif.; father, Bob Sperry, as Worshipful Master of Roy Name/Title Percent Ownership CDIB Tribal Affiliation Ardmore; a host of aunts, uncles, Stanley Lodge in Dallas. He nieces, nephews, cousins, in- was a voting member of the laws, friends and co-workers. Chickasaw Indian Nation, and Bearers were Richard Wallen, was a member of sons of the Charlie Wallen, Gary Cummings, American Revolution. Brett Perry, Bobby Smith, Craig Memorial services were Janu- 36 Obituaries February 2006 Shelton at Calera, Okla. Her second husband, Joel T. Independence, Kan., for five Christian music, taking walks, Carolyn Sue She was preceded in death by Tisdale of Avery, Texas, also and one-half years, Fred Ronald riding his bike and working in her husband of 41 years, Doug- preceded her in death, They had Garment Factory of Parsons, the yard. Willlis Patrick las Smith; sons James Smith and one daughter, Cynthia Alice, Kan., for five years, Reliance He was preceded in death by Robert Smith. who passed away at the age of Garment Factory of Cherryvale his parents, Mack D. Lewis and She is survived by her daugh- eighteen months. for three years, Sunset Retreat Ora Mae Sweeney; brothers, ter Ferris Coughlan and hus- At that time she went back and Medi-Lodge Nursing Home Owen Lewis and Dossie Lewis; band, Tom; grandchildren, to school and graduated from of Cherryvale for 23 years and and sisters; Mae Fleming and Amanda, Matthew, Michael and Pan American University in with Social Services at Medi- Minnie Bell. Mark; great-grandchildren, Burl Edinburg, Texas with a degree Lodge for 13 years, until her He is survived by his wife, “Leon” Mead (Mabel), Jennice in teaching. She was a retired retirement in September 1991. Linda Carol Sweeten Lewis; McCleskey, Bernice Sweeney teacher from McAllen, Texas, She was preceded in death by brothers, James Kenneth Lewis and Anita Herrell; and numerous where she taught for 30 years. her husband; three sisters; and and Beasley Lewis; a son, Da- nieces and nephews. She excelled the last 10 years of two brothers. vid Eugene Lewis; step-son, She attended Bloomfield her career in Special Education. She is survived by two sisters, James Cooper; daughters, Neva Academy as a child and was She was the past president of Pollyanna Sprague, of Houston, Jo Detar and LaWanna Gayle proud of her Indian heritage. the Crockett Elementary PTA, and Ruth E. Appling, of Seguin, Haiakanubbi; step-daughter, She served as a riveter in the Classroom Teachers Association Texas; three sons, Milton D. Van Adrienne Cooper; nine grand- Women’s Air Corps in World of Texas, Texas State Teachers Dyne, of Houston, S. Mark Van children; one step-grandson; and War II before marrying and Association, and the McAllen Dyne, of Trinity, Texas, James four great-grandchildren. settling down as a mother and Chapter of A.A.V.W. B. Van Dyne, of Houston; eight Bearers were, William Flem- homemaker. Her family and She was preceded in death by grandchildren, Christian, Jo- ing, Billy Jo Fleming, Matthew friends will always remember her brothers, Alva, Billy, and quin, Mark and special friend Roberts, Kendall Roberts, Jim- Carolyn Sue Willis Patrick, her as the loving and kind person Calvin McMillan Kelli, Wayne, Marie and hus- my Lewis, and James Kenneth 45, died Nov. 26, 2005 at Dal- that she was. She is survived by a sister, band Bobby, Barbara, Kim and Lewis, Jr. Honorary bearers were las. She was born July 19, 1960 Interment was in Riverside JoAnn Rush, of Slidell, La.; Bobby; and five great-grandchil- David E. Lewis, Christopher, in Madill, Okla., and was raised National Cemetery, Riverside, three grandchildren, Christo- dren, Veronica, Daniel, Allen, Detar, Dustin Lewis, Angela in Garland, Texas where she at- Calif. pher, Sean, and Shannah Wil- Amanda and Burbe. Lewis, Adrienna Lewis, Ran- tended high school. son; four great-grandchildren, Rev. David dall Whitebead, James Cooper, She is survived by her mother, Nancy Joshua, Hunter, Kaitlyn, and Clendon Nelson and Dewayne Frances Walton Boyd and step- Christina Wilson. Lewis Sampson. father Perry Boyd, of Wylie, McMillian The memorial service was Texas; her husband, Randy Dec. 10, 2005 at the End Time Patty Norton Patrick, of Dallas; a daughter, Tisdale Mission were she was a member Kimberly Smith and husband of the Seventh-day Adventist Steven, of Mesquite, Texas; a Church. Her ashes were carried brother, Wayne Willis and wife to McMillan , Okla., by Anthony Tammy, of Ada, Okla.; uncles, Ponca of Dallas, and scattered Myrt Walton and wife Karen, in her family cemetery, where of Tulsa, and Jackie Walton, a marker will be placed in her of Dallas; aunts, Sue Rose and memory. husband Billy, of Plano, Texas and Carolyn Harrington and Myrtle husband Bob, of Collinsville, Okla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Van Dyne Rev. David Lewis, 70, of She was preceded in death by Myrtle Van Dyne, 84, died Milburn, Okla., died Dec. 31, her father, Buddie Willis; uncles, Jan. 9 2006. Services were Jan. 2005. Services were Jan. 5, 2006 Johnnie Green, Robert (Bob) Nancy McMillian Tisdale, 78 13, 2006 at Fairview Cemetery, at First Indian Baptist Church, Patty Norton, 60, died Jan. Walton (the late Chickasaw Leg- died at Memorial Heights Nurs- Cherryvale, Kan., with Dave Tishomingo, Okla., with the 16, 2006. islator), Donnie Walton, Tom ing Center in Idabel, Okla., Dec Cheshier of The Lord’s Chapel Rev. Peter J. Wall, Rev. Dale She was born March 3, 1945 Walton; her grandparents Myrt 7, 2005. officiating. Perry and Rev. Tom Anderson in Ada, Okla., to Odell and Ger- Sr., and Heln (Shico) Walton, Mrs. Tisdale was born March Memorials are suggested to officiating. Burial followed at aldine Bolin. and Green and Ling Willis. 11, 1927 at Blanchard, Okla., to The Lord’s Chapel of Neodesha Condon Grove Cemetery, Mil- She was a long-time resident Services were Nov. 30, Alva L. and Willie Belle McMil- or to the Chickasaw Historical burn with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma City and a member 2005 at Watts Funeral Home, lan, both of whom preceded her Society and may be left at Potts Honor Guard presenting mili- of Living Waters Lighthouse. Tishomingo, Okla., with the in death. Chapel. tary honors. She is survived by her daugh- Rev. Charlie Carter officiating. She attended Carter Seminary Mrs. Van Dyne was born July Rev. Lewis was born Dec. 25, ter, Angela McGinnis and hus- Interment was in Condon Grove in the Chickasaw Nation and 15, 1921 in rural Splitlog, Mo., 1935 at Ravia, Okla.. band Patrick, of Tucson; two sis- Cemetery, Milburn, Okla. graduated from Chilocco Indian to Robert H. Sprague and Ida He married Linda Carol Sweet- ters, Diane Milam and husband School in 1945 with her best May Sprague. She attended en May 1, 2005 at Tishomingo. Randy and Barbara Black and friend, Mrs. Edgar Simpson of schools in Missouri and Kansas. He graduated from Ravia husband Wayne; nephews David Vera Smith Tulsa. She lived in the Cherryvale area High School and was a veteran and Jesse Milam; and countless She attended two years of since moving there in 1939 at of the United States Army. He friends and acquaintances. Vera Smith, 92, died Dec. 11, college at the University of age 18. was a construction worker and a She was preceded in death by 2005 at the home of her daugh- Oklahoma, Norman, before She married Mark D. Van minister. He was affiliated with her mother and father. ter, Ferris Coughlan at Morgan she married Thomas P. Young Dyne at Cherryvale on April 6, First Indian Baptist Church, Memorial services celebrating Hill, Calif. of Morrison, Okla.,who pre- 1944. He preceded her in death, Tishomingo. her time in this life and gradu- Mrs. Smith was born May ceded her in death. They had January of 1952. His hobbies and interests ation to the next were Jan. 20, 23, 1913 to original enrollee one daughter, Quannah Young She was employed with Elec- included reading the Bible, lis- 2006 at Chapel Hill Funeral Levi “Lannie” Mead and Bessie of Dallas. tra Manufacturing Company of tening to gospel programs and Home.