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Gov. Bill Anoatubby joins Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon winner Josh Stewart as Mr. Stewart shares his experience with the Chickasaw Nation leadership team of administrators. ADA, Okla. - Chickasaw 100 miles each week. runner Josh Stewart says he “We’ll go in the weight room – doesn’t like to waste time in everyone will be in there work- the gym. He spends quite a bit ing on their ‘glory muscles’ of time there, but that time is – curl and bench and all that,” definitely not wasted. Mr. Stewart said with a grin. Mr. Stewart is doing hun- “I’m in there sweating, kill- Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by tribal officials in a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the new compressed dreds of pull ups, followed ing myself. No rest. Just max- natural gas (CNG) fueling station May 11 in Ada. From left, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce Chief Strategic by hundreds of pushups and ing out on whatever it is. I get Development Officer Brian Campbell; Division of Commerce Administrator Bill Lance; Pontotoc District legislator thousands of turns of the jump after it usually, wherever I’m Nancy Elliott; former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Interior and Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Neal McCaleb; rope. He also runs more than see Josh Stewart, page 2 Gov. Anoatubby; Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel; Pontotoc District legislator Mary Jo Green; and special assistant to the Governor Kennedy Brown. Mike McKee Overton ‘Buck’ Cheadle dies at 91 Tribe dedicates CNG station Overton Martin Cheadle, a M r. C h e a d l e former Chickasaw tribal coun- served on the ADA, Okla. - Governor Bill and privately-owned vehicles. gas,” said Gov Anoatubby. cil member and legislator, and Chickasaw tribal Anoatubby was joined May The station is part of the “CNG not only lowers the cost a man who had profound ef- council from 1975 11 by more than 100 tribal tribe’s effort to conserve en- of fuel and maintenance, it is fect on young people, died May to 1979, and as officials, citizens, employees ergy. Conversion of the tribal better for the environment, 13, 2010 at age 91. Funeral ser- a member of the and guests during dedication fleet to CNG-fueled vehicles is boosts the Oklahoma econo- vices were May 21, 2010 at the Chickasaw Tribal of the new tribal compressed being phased in. my and moves the U.S. closer Chickasaw Community Cen- Legislature until natural gas (CNG) fueling sta- Gov. Anoatubby described to energy independence.” ter, Ada, Okla. Burial followed 1986. He served as tion. The station is located at the station as a “milestone” With much lower fuel costs, in Condon Grove Cemetery, legislative chair- Overton “Buck” the Ada Travel Plaza, 201 Latta for the tribe.” lower emissions, decreased between Tishomingo and Mil- man for three Cheadle Road. “This is a significant step maintenance costs and an burn, Okla. years. The first tribally-owned toward realizing the many abundant supply of natural The Chickasaw Honor Guard Mr. Cheadle was a gradu- CNG station in Oklahoma is benefits which will result from served as pall bearers and be- open to the public for fleet the widespread use of natural see CNG Station, page 2 stowed military honors. see buck cheadle, page 5

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Legislative Items 37

Ada, OK 74821 OK Ada, Page 34 Obituaries 39

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continued Josh Stewart | from page 1 at – running or in the weight “This kind of accomplishment (OK) University. room. If I do it, I’m at my best, not only shows incredible tal- He graduated from Cameron because I don’t want to waste ent, it is great evidence of his University in May and will be- my time. “ tenacity, perseverance and gin work on his master’s de- All that time and sweat is strong work ethic.” gree in sports administration spent in pursuit of faster mara- Even more impressive, per- at East Central University while thon times. And the work has haps, is the fact that Mr. Stew- also working as a graduate as- paid off. art ran most of the race on an sistant coach for the cross Mr. Stewart, 22, averaged injured knee. country team. slightly less than six minutes He injured his knee about If he recovers sufficiently per mile for 26.2 miles on his four weeks prior to the race, from his injury, he will com- way to winning the 2010 Okla- which forced him to cut back pete in his third marathon this homa City Memorial Marathon on training. The injury started fall. He plans to begin training in April. causing pain about a third of soon for the Nov. 21 Williams His winning time was 2 the way into the race. Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa. hours, 34 minutes, 26 seconds. “By mile eight it got to hurt- “If I stay healthy, this sum- Over 19,000 runners competed ing really bad,” he said. “But, mer I plan to do 120 miles in the race. I already had my mind made a week,” Mr. Stewart said. It was only the second mara- up I was going to try to do this “Around September, if I can thon for Stewart. He took sec- even if it fell off.” get some 140s, that would be ond place in the Oklahoma City Mr. Stewart has competed in pretty ideal, but I have a hard Memorial Marathon in 2009. track and cross country at Byng time staying healthy.” Chickasaw runner Josh Stewart as he wins the OKC Memorial Marathon. Photo courtesy of John Clanton, The Oklahoman “Josh is a remarkable ath- (OK) High School, East Central A strong finish in Tulsa lete,” said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. (OK) University and Cameron would put him on track to a If so, Mr. Stewart plans to until about 30.” major goal - qualifying for the compete in Olympic time trials Josh Stewart is the son of | continued Olympic time trials. Jan. 14, 2012 in Houston. The Robbie Shumard, of Ada, and cng station from page 1 “You have to hit 2:19 flat (two top three finishers there will the grandson of Douglas Hat- gas in U.S., CNG is gaining Assistant U.S. Secretary of Inte- hours, 19 minutes), to qualify qualify for the 2012 Olympics ton. His great-grandmother is popularity. However, a spar- rior and Oklahoma Secretary of for the trials,” he said. “We’re in London. the late Lena Hatton and his sity of CNG fueling stations is Transportation, demonstrated hoping to break 2:25 at Tulsa. If Mr. Stewart said he believed great-great-grandmother is the a concern. Prior to the opening the fueling. that happens, we’ll be perfectly he had a better chance of mak- late Nanny Wade. of the station in Ada, the near- “The bottom line is the on track and ready to go.” ing the 2016 Olympics, because est CNG fueling stations were Chickasaw Nation is on the If things go as planned in “usually people don’t start run- Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media in Pauls Valley and Shawnee. cutting edge of leadership,” Mr. Tulsa, Mr. Stewart plans to cut ning really good marathons relations. The “fast fill” station enables McCaleb said. “CNG is good for back on the number of miles drivers to fuel vehicles in about the nation, it’s good for Okla- to focus on shorter distances. the same amount of time re- homa and it’s good for the This type of training regimen Summer Film Series scheduled quired to fuel a gasoline-pow- Chickasaws.” will enable him to strive for ered vehicle. personal records in the 5-ki- TISHOMINGO, Okla. - The in the Mountains,” “Spirit,” During the event, Chickasaw Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal lometer and 10-kilometer dis- Chickasaw Nation Council “The Treasure of Manhattan citizen Neal McCaleb, a former media relations. tances, while allowing his body House Museum is presenting Island” and “Indian in the Cup- to recuperate. its Summer Film Series for chil- board.” About Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) By May 2011, he plans to be- dren. Native American-themed Shows will begin at 1 p.m. gin training for another mara- films are scheduled for June each day and popcorn and Compressed Natural Gas The fuel can be used in a thon. 18, July 23 and August 13. drinks will be served. fuel burns clean with very dedicated natural gas vehicle He and his coach are consid- “This series is intended to The movies will be presented low CO2 and NO2 emissions. or a conventional gasoline or ering the Boston, New York or give the children a glimpse into in the gallery of the Council It is also very economical with diesel vehicle retro-fitted for Chicago marathons. Native American history,” said House Museum, located at 209 fuel costs about one-half or CNG. CNG-powered vehicles “We haven’t decided yet, real- Flora Fink, curator manager at N. Fisher in Tishomingo. less that of gasoline-powered have lower maintenance costs ly,” he said. “But depending on the museum. “It also familiar- For more information, con- vehicles. There is an abundant due to the cleaner combus- how healthy my training goes, izes them with the museum tact Flora Fink at (580) 371- natural gas supply in the U.S., tion. An estimated 110,000 we’ll pick out one and see if we environment.” 3351. reducing U.S. dependence on vehicles in U.S. are powered can’t hit that (Olympic qualify- Films set to be shown include Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media foreign oil. with CNG. ing) time. “Education of Little Tree,” “Rain relations.

The Chickasaw Times is published by the Chickasaw The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw reg- Times, 2612 East Arlington Street, Suite B, Ada, OK 74820, Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel istered voters, government and educational offices and P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 monthly with two special Governor Lt. Governor upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint permission issues published one in June and one in September. is granted with credit to The Chickasaw Times unless Subscriptions are free. Application (PP-2) to mail at peri- other copyrights are shown. odicals postage rates is pending at Ada, OK 74820. Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ letters reflect the opinions of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Chicka- writer and not necessarily those of the Chickasaw Times, saw Times, 2612 East Arlington Street, Suite B, Ada, OK Tom Bolitho Vicky Gold Tony Choate its staff or the tribal administration of the Chickasaw Na- 74820. Editor Office Manager Media Relations Director tion. All editorials and letters will become the property of 2612 E. Arlington, Suite B Carrie Buckley Sharmina Manandhar Dana Lance the Chickasaw Times. Editorials must be signed by the P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Supervisor author and include the author’s address. Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977; Fax: (580) 332-3949 Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month e-mail: [email protected] Karissa Pickett Sabrina Johnson Brooke Tidwell prior to publication. Submissions can be mailed, faxed, Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 Communications Officer Communications Officer Communications Officer hand-delivered or e-mailed. June 2010 chickasaw times 3 YOU are invited to the 50th Annual Meeting in September!

The year 2010 is flying by. Back in 1960, everything was done saw Traditional Meal is served and everyone enjoys We are now entering the sixth month in a day. What a big change over the the annual parade in downtown Tishomingo. of the year and it seems as if just a few past 50 years! There are so many things to enjoy Saturday! Stick- weeks ago we were shoveling snow This year, we begin Annual Meet- ball demonstrations, the Chickasaw Dance Troupe from our sidewalks. ing and Festival on Sept. 25 with a full and cultural demonstrations all are present on the You are now receiving your official schedule of sporting events including grounds of the historic Chickasaw capitol. Arts and reminder to make your plans to be in Junior Olympics, Senior Olympics, our crafts vendors line Pennington Park and the “battle Tishomingo Sept. 25 through Oct. 2 to annual golf tournament and the co-ed of the bands” Band Day extravaganza plays out at attend the 50th Annual Meeting and slow pitch softball tournament. Tishomingo High School. Chickasaw Festival! Monday is set aside for the Chicka- There is so much more, including tours of our new This year marks the 50th anniver- saw Princess Pageant in Ada. From Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur and the Chicka- sary of our very first Annual Meeting. Tuesday through Friday we enjoy cul- saw White House in Emet. That event was at historic Seeley Cha- tural demonstrations, cultural tours, There is something to do every day, and you will pel, about 20 miles south of our tribal the Youthful Celebration, kids’ activi- connect with so many Chickasaws and friends. This headquarters in Ada. Gov. Bill ties tent and the petting zoo. is a very special opportunity to learn so much about Approximately 100 Chickasaws at- Tuesday, Sept. 28 is the popular your tribe, your people and your heritage. tended that first Annual Meeting. It Anoatubby Cultural Evening at Kullihoma, and That’s a lot of information designed to say – We want was the small and unpretentious be- Thursday, Sept. 30 features the Arts to see you at the 50th Annual Meeting and Chickasaw ginning of a very special and meaning- & Culture Awards followed by the art- Festival! ful event that now attracts thousands ists’ reception. You will never regret making this special trip and of Chickasaws and friends annually to Governor, The unique and wonderful South- immersing yourself in Chickasaw culture, history and Tishomingo. the Chickasaw eastern Art Show and Market begins lifestyle. All the events associated with our Friday, Oct. 1, and the Johnston Coun- Remember, the 50th Annual Meeting and Festival Annual Meeting and Festival today Nation ty Riding Club Rodeo is the evening begins Saturday, Sept. 25 and continues through Sat- stretch out over one week. There are entertainment. urday, Oct. 2. Make your plans today. We would love so many things to do and see, any less time could not Saturday, Oct. 2 is the biggest day of all. Following to see you! accommodate the schedule. the State of the Nation address at 9 a.m., the Chicka-

Lighthorse SWAT team to compete in national tourney shoot, sniper shooting, obstacle cers’ skills to the test and lets is the assistant team leader, course and hostage rescue,” he us focus on where we need ad- and team commander is Major said. ditional training.” George Jesse. T he st ate e ve nt w a s Lighthorse SWAT team mem- Last year, more than 400 of- May 5 in Edmond, Okla. bers are patrol officers Justin ficers from around the world Williams placed third in sniper Smith, Michael Holloway and participated in the National shooting and officer Gary Dodd Andy Hill; K-9 officers Jeremy SWAT competition. placed second in the two-gun Spradlin, Alyson Orr and Ter- For more information about event. ry Laxton; DARE officer Brent Lighthorse Police, visit www. Overall, Lighthorse ranked Harper; and patrol sergeants chickasaw.net. sixth in the statewide competi- Robby Williams and Phillip Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media tion. Wood. K-9 officer Clint Sutton relations. Lighthorse was the sole tribal police department represented Lighthorse Sgt. Robby Williams Lighthorse Officer Gary Dodd at the state competition. Team members have been Reserve your 2010 Programs and The Chickasaw Nation Light- and placed in its first state practicing at least twice a week horse Police Special Weapons competition. The team was in- to prepare for the week-long Services Directory today! and Tactics (SWAT) team is vited to attend the nationwide national competition. taking aim at the U.S. National event, said Sgt. Robby Williams, “Most of the training we This directory outlines the numerous programs and SWAT Championships. Lighthorse Police SWAT team do is voluntary,” said Sgt. Wil- services available to you and your family. Ten officers will compete in member. liams, “and the additional The directory offers: the national tournament, set “SWAT teams from all over training makes better police • Information on all programs and services avail- for June 21-26 in Tulsa. the state competed in four officers. able The team recently competed events which included two-gun “We also see how our train- • Program descriptions ing measures up with other • Important phone numbers and contact informa- departments around the coun- tion try.” About SWAT Officer Dodd, the team • Office locations and hours of operation SWAT is an acronym developed for the first police leader, said the team had been • Program requirements tactical team, which was established by the Los Ange- diligently training for four • Detailed index with keywords les Police Department in 1963. SWAT was developed months. To reserve your copy of the 2010 directory, call (866) to enhance the ability of police to respond to an in- “We are real proud of our 466-1481. The directory can also be reserved online by creasingly violent and well-armed criminal element. team, he said. visiting http://www.chickasaw.net/servicedirectory. “The competition puts offi- 4 chickasaw times June 2010 Teaching of Chickasaw heritage keeps bringing man home Evolution of Annual Meeting means more Chickasaws, more culture his mother and father, Joe and cultural demonstrations have Chickasaw cultural items, such Hazel Wallace, taught him tra- changed and grown, and we as bows and moccasins. ditional Chickasaw and Choc- can share more history of the He and wife Ashley, also a taw songs. Chickasaw Nation.” Dance Troupe member, were He first started Native danc- Mr. Wallace likes to partici- married two years ago in a tra- ing to at the age of two. pate in the softball tournament ditional Chickasaw wedding. “My first experience dancing and other activities, but it is not For more information about was at the Chickasaw Annual his top priority. Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting in 1977,” he said. “We “The last few years I have Meeting and Festival, set for were asked to do a presenta- been more excited to share Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, visit tion at Byng High School. I re- our heritage and culture with www.chickasaw.net member seeing a lot of people the little kids,” he said. “They Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media there I knew and dancing on are our next generation, and if relations. the fields where they served we don’t teach them anything lunch.” about the culture, it could die He has always looked for- and be lost forever. I wouldn’t ward to Annual Meeting. The want that to happen.” first time he danced on the Preparing for Annual Meet- Byng High School stage is clear ing is hard work, but it is a la- in his memory. bor of love for Mr. Wallace. “When I was six years old at “To this day it is still the Annual Meeting, my parents same,” he said. “It gives me a said ‘we are going to go listen spark just like it did when I to the Governor talk,’” he said. was a little kid.” “I can remember walking into As much as the Annual Meet- the Byng auditorium, and my ing has evolved throughout the mother said ‘you’re going to years, the format and the mis- dance up there.’ I had never sion has remained the same: danced on a stage before, it was To inform Chickasaw citizens always outside. To me, that’s of the state of the Chickasaw how I remember how much it’s Nation. Chickasaw citizen Jeremy Wallace demonstrates a traditional craft. changed.” “Annual Meeting is very im- As Mr. Wallace, now a mem- portant to the tribal structure,” Jeremy Wallace grew up at- Tishomingo, Okla., Mr. Wallace, ber of the Chickasaw Dance Mr. Stewart said. “It gives peo- tending Chickasaw Nation An- as always, will be on hand, ea- Troupe, grew, so did the An- ple who live out of the bound- nual Meetings. ger to share Chickasaw culture nual Meeting. aries a chance to come and In fact, he has just missed and history with the world. “Each year I can see a dra- learn about all aspects of the one Annual Meeting in 34 The Ada resident counts re- matic change,” he said. “I re- tribe.” years. membrances of Annual Meet- member when 400 to 500 Mr. Wallace is a Cultural Re- This year, as the Chickasaw ings as some of his earliest people attended. Now you see source instructor at the Chicka- Nation gathers for the 50th An- childhood memories. thousands of people from all saw Cultural Center in Sulphur. Five-year-old Jeremy Wallace. nual Meeting Saturday, Oct. 2 in Even before he could walk, over the United States. The His duties include making 50th Annual Meeting celebration Calling former Chickasaw Princesses! PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Chickasaw princesses have Submissions may include couraged to submit items. For been iconic ambassadors for photos from past annual meet- more information, contact the The Chickasaw Nation Leg- an agenda. A citizen may the Chickasaw Nation for al- ings, invitations, flyers, post- Division of Communications, islative Finance Committee speak for up to 10 minutes. most 50 years. ers, newspaper clippings and Media and Community Devel- will hold a public hearing Chickasaw citizens may also With the 50th Annual Meet- other historic documents from opment at AnnualMeetingProj- regarding the Consolidated present written comments, ing Celebration approaching, Chickasaw Nation events and [email protected] or by call- Tribal Budget for 2011 on recommendations, informa- June 24, 2010, at the Chicka- tion or questions at those the tribal Communications, items that will make the 50th ing 580-310-7903. saw Nation Legislative Build- meetings, provided, those Media and Community Devel- celebration a memorable occa- Items may also be submitted ing, 801 North Mississippi, written comments are pre- opment Division is working to sion. Items will be scanned or by mail to: Ada, Oklahoma, beginning at sented to Committee Chair create a commemorative piece photographed and returned to Annual Meeting Project 6:30 p.m. Copies of the pro- Linda Briggs prior to the highlighting Annual Meetings the owner. c/o Chickasaw Nation posed budget are available hearing’s commencement. as well as important events of With all submissions, please 900 North Mississippi Ave. for review at the Legislative The meetings shall be held the past 50 years. include your name, return Ada, OK 74820 Office in Ada. in accordance with Title 10, This is where we need help mailing address and phone *All items submitted will be processed Any Chickasaw citizen Section 10-205 and follow- from our former princesses! number. A description of any and returned to the owner in a timely may address the Finance ing of the Chickasaw Nation If you have served as a Chick- items or photos (including manner. Submission of items does not Committee at the hearings; Code. The Chickasaw Nation asaw Princess and have collect- dates, locations, photos iden- guarantee publication. The Chickasaw provided, the citizen may Code can be located at www. speak only if he has noti- Chickasaw.net. (Newspapers: ed memorabilia from attending tifications or other supporting Nation is not responsible for items that fied Committee Chair Linda Tishomingo, Ardmore, Da- historical events throughout information) is greatly appreci- may be lost or damaged by postal mail- Briggs in writing of his de- vis, Sulphur, Duncan, Purcell the years and would be willing ated. ing services. sire to speak and provides and Ada.) to share this information with Submissions are not limited us, please let us know. to princesses. Everyone is en- June 2010 chickasaw times 5

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He was an exceptional Chicka- to be pretty good,” former marriage. saw.” Roland High School star and Buck and Helen Cheadle The snow was blowing hard Iowa State All-American Gary left the corn fields of Iowa for in Roland, Iowa in the winter Thompson said. “Coach Chea- Buck’s Oklahoma home. of 1947. Twenty-eight year old dle never gave up on any kid.” Mr. Cheadle served as the Buck Cheadle was struggling to Buck became a star in his Indian Education counselor at keep the car on the road as he own right in Roland, and East Central University, Ada, looked for the Roland School throughout Iowa. Tiny Roland Oklahoma until his retire- District office. When he found got to the state finals in 1951 by ment in 1984. It was then he the building, parked the car beating the big metro schools launched his third career, this and entered, he saw the super- from Des Moines, Waterloo and time in Chickasaw politics. His intendent sitting alone. Buck Davenport. Roland didn’t have mission was to help as many had come to interview for the many players over six feet, Chickasaws as possible. vacant high school basketball but the squad had good play- Mr. Cheadle was born near coach’s job. Other applicants ers nonetheless. Buck would Milburn, Oklahoma on Jan. 6, were also to interview that day, “scout” the other teams early, 1919 to Tom and Mary Ethel but Buck was the only one who then let his boys know what to Cheadle. He enrolled at Chiloc- showed up. expect and how to defend. co Indian School at age 14 The superintendent hired “Nobody scouted in those where he excelled at baseball Buck Cheadle that night. He days,” Mr. Thompson said. and basketball. He was drafted had no way of knowing his “But Buck did. He would drive by the Chicago Cubs in 1940 Overton Martin “Buck” Cheadle with some of the mementos from his athletic new coach would lead tiny Ro- to those little towns, watch the but chose to attend school and career. Mr. Cheadle lived a remarkable life and had a positive influence on land to the state championship games, and report back to us. graduated college in 1943. He many young people. He died May 13, 2010 at his home at age 91. game within two years. We knew what the other guys entered the U.S. Navy immedi- ate of Chilocco Indian School stay with him throughout the Roland had 40 boys in the were going to do before they ately following graduation. and Oklahoma Teachers Col- remainder of his life. entire school and most of them even stepped on the court.” He received many honors lege (now University of Central “Buck Cheadle was a remark- came out for basketball. Buck Mr. Cheadle left Roland after throughout his life including: Oklahoma). He was also a World able man,” Gov. Bill Anoatubby Cheadle would never “cut” any three years, but coached bas- Iowa Coaches Hall of Fame, War II U.S. Navy veteran. Af- said. “He had such passion for player, so there was an A team, ketball and baseball in Iowa 1984; Chickasaw Nation Hall ter the war, he began his high the things in which he believed. B team and C team. The C team and Illinois until 1974. It was of Fame, 1994; and Iowa State school coaching career in Iowa. Whenever Buck wanted to get had to play out on the tennis then he met Helen, the woman Hall of Pride, 2004. It was in the Hawkeye State that together, I knew he would have court - but they played. he would marry that year. The Mr. Cheadle’s full obituary he was given the nickname not just a great idea, but a well- “A couple of those C-team Cheadles cherished each other can be found on page 39. “Buck” - a nickname that would designed plan to carry it out. players eventually turned out throughout their 36 years of Contributed by Tom Bolitho, editor.

“Pearl” to be screened at Chickasaw Cultural Center Chickasaws will have the op- of the significant moments in speaks well for Oklahoma.” ful and highly-lauded run on several locations in and around portunity to see “Pearl,” the her life – moments which de- “Pearl” has made a success- the film festival circuit. Guthrie. first feature film produced by fine what made her truly The film won the award Paden Brown, a Chickasaw the Chickasaw Nation, during great and reaffirm the as best overall film at the from Byng, Okla., portrays the June 12 event at the Chick- importance of family 2010 Trail Dance Film Fes- Pearl’s sister Arnetta. She audi- asaw Cultural Center. relationships.” tival in Duncan, Okla. tioned on a whim and was able “Pearl” is the true story of a More than 800 Okla- In October, 2009 “Pearl” to live the life of Arnetta each Chickasaw girl from Marlow, homans turned out at sold out four matinee per- time she donned a costume. Okla., who became the young- the Warren Theatre in formances at the “Heart- “It’s like going back in time, est licensed pilot in the U.S. in Moore, Okla., May 4 land Film Festival” in In- it makes me feel like I’m in 1928. The film focuses on the for a screening of the dianapolis, well known as the 1920s, and it’s really fun,” tumultuous teen years of the movie. one of the largest family- Paden said during the filming. late Pearl Carter Scott, who was Mick Cornett, mayor oriented film festivals in She said she admired Pearl befriended by famous aviator of Oklahoma City, said the world. and was proud to help bring Wiley Post in the late 1920s. after the screening that “Pearl” also won a pres- the story of a powerful Chicka- Pearl earned her license at age he could relate to the tigious “Best of Show” saw woman to the big screen. 13 and was performing as a film’s positive message award from “The Indie Other Chickasaw actors in- barnstormer and commercial of determination and Fest,” and swept the fea- clude Pauline Brown, Daniel pilot by age 14. perseverance. ture docudrama category Walker, Milton Brown, Micah Mrs. Scott died in 2005. “As a person who at the “International Cher- Barbour, Jaisen Monetatchi, The Dove Foundation recently had parents grow up okee Film Festival.” Dakota Brown, Tim Harjochee, awarded “Pearl” four “Doves,” in small towns in Okla- “Pearl” was filmed on Robert Cheadle and Skylar Wil- giving the film its ‘Family-Ap- homa during that same various locations in the son. proved’ Seal for all ages. era, I saw a lot of our state of Oklahoma, in- “This endorsement is a tes- parents’ generation and cluding the historic Harn tament to Pearl’s legacy,” said their values distributed Homestead, the El Reno Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “This film throughout the movie,” Municipal Airport, the Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media enables people to relive some said Mayor Cornett. “It Jude and Jody Airport and relations. 6 chickasaw times news from your legislators June 2010 Audiology Department Indian warriors’ service Let’s get together at provides citizen hearing aids recalled on Memorial Day the Cultural Center!

n Elder’s Conference was recently n 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, ello Everyone! held at Winstar Casino located in “This generation has a rendezvous with There never is a “dull” time in the Thackerville, Oklahoma. While there destiny.” Little did he know that in 5 short Chickasaw Nation but we seem to I visited with Miranda Lee Seal, Au.D years, World War II would be that destiny have gone from exciting times to (Doctor of Audiology). Dr. Seal was and American Indians would play a huge times overflowing with excitement! at Athe conference to assist citizens who might have role.I SoH much going on! questions about the Hearing Aid Program offered After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, thou- By now all of you will be in receipt of your beauti- by the Chickasaw Nation. Criteria for this program: sands of Native Americans joined the military or ful invitation to the opening of the wonderful Cul- must be Chickasaw, have an active chart with the went to work in military production plants across tural Center. The activities of that day will be mo- Tribal Health Facilities and proper documentation America. According to a Selective Service survey in mentous and I am so hopeful that many of you will of hearing loss. There is not an age requirement to 1942, at least 99 percent of all eligible Native Ameri- be able to attend. They are requesting that if we have participate in this program. To find out more call can males had registered for the draft. On Pearl Har- native dress (regalia) that we wear it and that will be the Audiology Department bor Day there were only 5,000 beautiful to see – all the won- (580) 272-2701. Native Americans enlisted, but derful colors. I am planning Get ready for the elections by the end of the war in 1945, to wear mine and am looking this summer. Many of you 44,500 American Indians had forward to the day but please have received an Updated Voter served in the military. Several understand, you are welcome to Application. That department hundred were women, serving wear what you wish – Just come is updating signatures. If you as WACS, WAVES, and military if you can! It is an historical day have ANY questions about nurses. in the Chickasaw Nation! signature verification call Rita Native Americans responded No small amount of excite- Loder at the Election Office. to America’s call for soldiers. ment is running through the Also, read up on information, They understood better than Tribe with all the graduations – call the candidates ask ques- anyone the importance of from Head Start, kindergarten, Beth tions. Be prepared so you and connie protecting one’s own land and Linda middle and high school and on Alexander your family can be involved. barker the concept of fighting for life, Briggs through college. We have a lot Remember, if you or your fam- liberty and happiness. of graduates and lots of acco- ily members have had a change Being called “The best damn Chairman, lades to give. Congratulations of address or have turned 18 soldier in the Army” by ba- are due to all of them and best Chickasaw yoa, contact the voter’s regis- Chickasaw sic training expert Major Lee Chickasaw wishes for successful travel on Tribal tration office to update your Tribal Gilstrop of Oklahoma, Indi- Tribal through their journeys marked information (580) 310-6475 or ans had a natural advantage by these occasions. Our Educa- Legislature 1-888-661-0137. Legislature over other soldiers. They were Legislature tion Department does such an Amid all the hustle and skilled marksman and scouts outstanding job as they encour- bustle of last month, I lost and excelled in hand to hand age and assist all students, all one of my dear friends, Susan Hancock. Susan and combat. They had physical coordination and could ages, on the way. We are fortunate and thankful for I attended the same church, worked together in endure lack of food and water better than the aver- the means to do all that is done. Children’s Church and discussed the events of the age soldier. We are also thankful for all the opportunities Nation on a regular basis. She was always optimistic Many Native Americans were decorated war offered to our youth in the form of summer camps and a source of encouragement to me. My thoughts heroes. They received numerous Purple Hearts, Dis- and those deadlines for registration are imminent so and prayers are with her family during this time. tinguished Service Crosses and even three Congres- check it out! You may call (580) 421-7711 or go online “You will know them by their fruits, Grapes are sional Medals of Honor. Over 300 American Indians at www.chickasaw.net/youthcamps Give your child a not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from fought in the battle of Bataan and Corregidor and summer treat - the camps are so great. thistles, are they?.....So then, you will know them by in 1942 at Guadalcanal, Navajo Marines transmit- We said goodbye this past week to a Chickasaw leg- their fruits. Matthew 7:16, 20 ted top secret military orders and messages in their end in his own time – Overton “Buck” Cheadle. Buck Beth Alexander native tongue. The Navajo Code Talkers are credited was a man among men and a friend to all Chickasaws Panola District Legislator with saving untold numbers of Marines and by war’s as well as to many others. He was appropriately a P.O.Box 246 end, over 400 Navajo had been assigned to each of member of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame. His farewell Achille, OK. 74720 the Marine Corps six Pacific Divisions. The Japanese service offered a beautiful tribute to the person he (580) 283-3409 were never able to crack the Code Talkers’ code. was and he will truly be missed. [email protected] Native Americans continued to serve gallantly in When you think of it there’s really no such thing the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Gulf War and in as an “ordinary” day but it is interesting to see what the present day War in Iraq, Afghanistan and Paki- brings the day to a state of “extraordinary”? And re- stan. So as we celebrate another Memorial Day, let cently I received a letter from a wonderful Chickasaw us remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice friends that did just that. Several years ago I met my and thank those who have provided us the freedom friends Mrs. Tennie Baxter, who lives down in Texas, we enjoy today. when she was very graciously and generously gave Connie Barker a valuable and very old book on the history of the Chickasaws to the Nation for our museum archives. I was so happy to hear from her and her uplifted spirit shone through her correspondence. It made the day beautiful! Citizens At-Large Indian legend has that a day you see a “red bird” Help Number is a very good day and the other day I sat out in my backyard and watched a virtual bevy of cardinals. For information on services or help with That had to be a great day so I wish great days for all questions, call toll-free 1-866-466-1481. of you! (whatever color the birds are!). God bless you! Linda Briggs June 2010 news from your legislators chickasaw times 7 Watch your mailbox for Our tribal education The Chickasaw Nation ballots arriving in July programs are paying off Tribal Election 2010 Primary Election Schedule ello Everyone! I hope you are yours are doing well. ello and greetings from Legisla- For the last couple of months, we’ve tor Mary Jo Green, Seat 5, Pontotoc June 7-9: been talking about the upcoming District and Committee Chair of Candidate filing period (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Chickasaw election season. We’ve the Education Committee! May has Election Secretary’s office) discussedH voter registration, how to prepare to make arrived here with much rainfall. The June 11: an informed decision and how much the Chickasaw skyH is finally clearing now and the temperature is Challenge to Candidacy ends at 5 p.m. Nation needs you to vote! climbing towards the 90’s. June 14: As Chickasaws, one of the most important things we can do is vote. It is the only sure way for us to deter- All members of committee were present for the Drawing for position on the ballot (1:30 p.m. at the mine who our leaders are and the only sure way we Education Committee meeting in May and Lisa John, Election Secretary’s office) have to hold those leaders accountable. Education Administrator, gave a very comprehensive Candidates may pick up labels, print-outs, & CD’s. In this last article leading up to the election, I want report. May has been a very busy month with lots of June 14: to lay out the timeline for the election process so that school events and graduation. There were three ban- Last day to submit photo & biography to “Chickasaw you can mark your calendars, and know what to ex- quets and one honored parents Times” (by 4:00 pm) pect and when to expect it. and students for their work. Press release for candidates (news/media) First, the filing period for all offices is June 7-9. After 4 p.m. It was held on a tornado alert June 28: on the June 9, all candidates will night which provided some Ballots mailed to voters who reside out of the con- be known and the game will be added drama. When the sirens tiguous 48 states afoot. Really, though, it is not a sounded here in Ada everyone July 6: game. It is our future at stake. moved to the basement. All Voter registration closes. Therefore, it is important to be were spared thanks to God’s July 7: informed about the candidates, watchful care over us. I did After 12 p.m. candidates may pick up updated la- their motivation for wanting the office and their past. The best not attend due to the weather bels, printouts, & CD’s. indicator we have about a candi- and because I have a elderly July 12: date’s future is their past. husband to take to shelter. Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. Katie In preparing to vote, I sug- Mary Jo I was able to attend the July 21: gest reviewing the incumbent’s Green awards banquet in the new Last day to appoint a watcher. Case attendance and voting records. community center, however, July 27: Those records can be found in and there were many proud 2010 Primary Election (last day to return ballots; no the Chickasaw Times’ reports of the legislative sessions. While Chickasaw parents and youth in atten- later than 10:30 a.m.) Chickasaw the length of time between legis- dance. The award system Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Tribal lative sessions and the Chicka- Tribal encourages our youth to strive Unofficial results posted immediately saw Times’ reports of those ses- harder to be recognized and Press Release made to public. Legislature sions varies, there is generally a Legislature since there are were monetary July 27: report of a previous session in awards it helps continue their Voter registration re-opens, if no run-off election. each edition of the Times that education. July 30: gives the resolutions addressed, which legislators were present, which were absent and how each voted. A I also attended the awards and recognition ban- Recount period ends. quick review of a few editions of the Times will reveal quet for the Robotics teams and their sponsors and October 1: patterns of attendance and voting alliances. mentors. These students and their accomplishments Oath of Office Ceremony (11:00 a.m.) Next, compare the campaign literature you receive have made the Chickasaw Times and local paper. with the attendance and voting records published in Science and technology are something the Nation the Times. This comparison will help you see through has been offering for a few years and the students the fog of campaign literature to determine which will be better as the years go because several age candidate will most likely vote to represent the inter- ests of you, your families and your communities, even groups participate. The Chickasaw Nation 2010 when integrity calls for voting independently of the Graduations from Head start gets our youth group. ready to go to public school with many students al- Run-Off Election Schedule Talk to family, friends and people you trust about ready reading. In Ada there were 42 graduates, 50 in the candidates and their experiences with the candi- Ardmore, 42 in Sulphur and 11 in Tishomingo. Our (If Needed) dates. young students were a sight to see in their caps and Also, call the candidates and then compare your gowns along with proud parents and grandparents August 2: conversation with their voting records published in the Times. present! Candidates may pick up labels, print-outs, & CD’s Also, know that your vote is confidential and pri- Last month Higher Education awarded 52 general (after 12:00 p.m.) vate. You don’t have to tell anyone how you vote and scholarships, 64 undergraduate grants, 12 post- August 16: no one can know how you vote, no matter what you graduate grant awards, and 6 degree completion Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. may have heard or how you were made to feel in the awards. August 25: past. The Supportive Programs Departments presented Last day to appoint a watcher for the run-off elec- On June 28, ballots are sent to voters residing out- 8 students with outstanding achievement awards. tion. side the contiguous 48 states. On July 12, the ballots will be mailed out to all vot- The Chickasaw Honor Club presented 268 students August 31: ers. They are sent from Albuquerque, so it takes a day awards for all A’s, 354 awards for A and B students, 2010 Run-Off Election (last day to return ballots; no or so for most voters to get them. and 275 perfect attendance awards. later than 10:30 a.m.) July 27 is the last day for receiving ballots at the In closing, may God’s blessings be on each of Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Ada, Oklahoma Post Office. To be valid, ballots have to you Chickasaws where ever you are. I would love to Unofficial results posted immediately be received before 10:30 on the 27th. hear from you. Please contact me through my email Press Release made to public. Then, at 11 a.m. on that same day, ballot counting address [email protected] or through the Voter registration re-opens begins! The time is near and the stakes are high. Your address and telephone number listed elsewhere in September 3: informed vote is vital to the future of the Chickasaw this and every issue of the Chickasaw Times and on Recount period ends. Nation. Please vote and please vote responsible. the Chickasaw Nation web site. My articles are also October 1: Respectfully, located on the web site. Thank you. Oath of Office ceremony (11:00 a.m.) Katie 8 chickasaw times June 2010 Tribal GeoSpatial officer honored for innovation KANSAS CITY, MO. - Chicka- decisions regarding the effi- an active internship program saw Nation GeoSpatial Infor- cient delivery of the services with the Department of Cartog- mation (GSI) Director John El- to the citizens. raphy and Geography at East lis was recently honored for Within the tribe, Mr. Ellis and Central University and helps his outstanding leadership in his GIS team create, maintain students become confident and Geographic Information Sys- and enhance databases, maps successful within the GIS com- tem (GIS) coordination. and internal mapping websites munity. Mr. Ellis received the 2010 for various departments and The Department was also GIS Coordination Award from divisions such as Commerce, recognized at the 2009 ESRI MidAmerica GIS Consortium History and Culture, Realty, Users conference with a Special (MAGIC) during the organi- Housing, Environmental Ser- Achievement in GIS Award for zation’s biennial Symposium vices, the Lighthorse Police and its vision, leadership and inno- April 20 at the Westin Crown others. vative use of GIS technology. Center in Kansas City. Mr. Ellis has also led his team For more information about He was recognized for tech- in various projects beneficial the Chickasaw Nation GeoSpa- nical innovation and regional not only to the Chickasaw Na- tial Information Department, consensus building in the mid- tion but also to the surround- contact John Ellis at (580) 272- continent region, where he has ing community. This includes 5402 or (580) 272-5469 or email assisted various agencies and preparing maps and informa- [email protected]. organizations in the effective Chickasaw Nation GSI Director John Ellis, center, with MAGIC Consortium Chair tion for some of the area’s city, Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal use of GIS technologies as well Jim Langtry and MAGIC Symposium Chair Amber Reynolds . Photo provided. county, state and federal agen- media relations. as built a consortium of GIS us- cies. The department also has ers. Mr. Ellis accepted the award Ellis was “very deserving” of He later became the director “on behalf of the Chickasaw the award. of the new GSI department, About MAGIC Nation, the Division of Hous- “John and his team provide when it was formed in Octo- ing and Tribal Development information and services which ber 2007. The department has MAGIC is a nonprofit educational organization established and the GeoSpatial Information help improve the efficiency of grown over the years and now to foster the applications of GIS and related spatial technolo- Department.” our emergency services per- employs a GIS manager, a GIS gies in the mid-continent region. In 1998, MAGIC initiated a se- “Without the support of the sonnel and enhance the effec- systems administrator, a web ries of awards to recognize and honor public agencies, firms, administration as well as hard tiveness of our economic de- developer, a GIS analyst, two organizations and individuals that have made noteworthy con- work and dedication of the GSI velopment efforts,” said Gov. GIS specialists, two GIS tech- tributions to advancing the state-of-the-art and application of staff, this award would not be Anoatubby. “They also develop nicians, three interns and an geographic information technologies in the region. possible,” he said. “That’s what maps and other information administrative assistant. Other individuals honored by MAGIC at the event were: I love about working for the which help us better preserve GIS captures, manages, ana- Chris Bader, Rod Bassler and Paul Moen of the North Dakota Chickasaw Nation - you have our history and heritage.” lyzes and displays geographic State Water Commission (GIS Innovation) and Jim Giglierano the opportunity, tools and re- Mr. Ellis began working for information in forms of maps, of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (GIS Service). sources to succeed in today’s the tribe in 1991. After graduat- globes, reports, charts, databas- Linda Sibert and Judy Palenske of Saline County, Kan. won world and make a positive dif- ing college in 1996, he became es and websites. This in-depth the Best Poster while Kathryn Prinslow of Fort Hays State (KS) ference in the community.” involved with GIS. At the time, and up-to-date information is University, won the Best Student Poster. Gov. Bill Anoatubby said Mr. he was the only GIS employee. then used to make important Clark to direct operations of special Chickasaw Press book ‘Uprising!’ receives honorable mention in Hoffer competition projects for tribal Arts and Humanities “Uprising! Woody Crumbo’s “Uprising!” is about the rapid Indian Art” was one of five ti- rise of Indian art in his life- Mrs. Clark’s role will include She brings decades of tles to receive Honorable Men- time, and much of the story is streamlining and managing management experience, tion in art category told through Woody the growing base of Arts and including 15 years serving as of the 2010 Eric Crumbo’s art. “Up- Hoffer Award for rising!” contains Humanities special projects. the Employment and Training short prose and in- many photos of the Mrs. Clark’s career history Director for the National dependent books. artist’s paintings with the Chickasaw Nation Indian Council on Aging in Written by Chick- and sculptures. began in 1976 when she Albuquerque. asaw author Robert The Eric Hoffer assisted Kennedy Brown in the “When I worked for the Perry, “Uprising!” Award Award hon- tribe’s training department. Nation years ago, there were was published by ors the memory of “I’ve always loved the arts about 200 employees,” she said. t he C h ic k a s aw late philosopher and I’m looking forward to “Now, there are almost 12,000. Press in 2009. Eric Hoffer. Given the opportunity to become The tremendous growth is so Mr. Perry relates annually, the award more involved in the Division exciting.” Crumbo’s story as strives to highlight of Arts and Humanities,” Mrs. Mrs. Clark lives on her told by the people who knew salient writing and the inde- Woody Crumbo best - his wife pendent spirit of small pub- Frieda Clark Clark said. grandmother’s original and friends. While much of the lishers. Mrs. Clark earned a bachelor’s allotment in Stratford, Okla. story deals with an artist strug- For more information or to Frieda Clark has been degree in sociology from Sam She has two daughters and six gling to achieve his dreams, purchase “Uprising! Woody named the Director of Special Houston State University and a grandchildren. the book also tells the story of Crumbo’s Indian Art,” visit Projects for the Chickasaw master’s degree in sociological a Native American man as he www.chickasawpress.com. Nation Division of Arts and research from the University of Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media faces both prosperity and dif- Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media Humanities. Oklahoma. relations. ficulties in the 20th century. relations. June 2010 chickasaw times 9 Chickasaw attorney graduates from OBA Leadership Academy

attorneys from across the state er for the Native American Law Bar Association. He has also and learned valuable lessons Student’s Association. He is a served on the East Central Uni- from both the faculty and my graduate of East Central Uni- versity Alumni Board of Direc- fellow classmates.” versity, Ada, Okla., where he tors. Mr. Keel was one of 26 Lead- earned a bachelor’s degree in The Leadership Academy’s ership Academy class mem- political science and a master’s mission is to teach the state’s bers. degree in human resources. attorneys ways to improve Mr. Keel has been the gen- He is a member of the Okla- themselves as leaders. All par- eral counsel to the Chickasaw homa Bar Association, where ticipants attended four sessions Nation Gaming Commissioner he serves on the Professional- from the fall of 2009 through since 2007. Prior to 2007, he ism Committee, and Chair-Elect the early spring of 2010. served as the associate general of the Indian Law Section. He Mr. Keel resides in Ada with counsel for the Chickasaw Na- serves as Chair of the Chicka- his wife Falisha, daughter Lind- tion’s Division of Commerce. saw Bar Association, is a mem- sey, and son Jacob. “Completing this class is a ber of the Muscogee (Creek) Bar notable achievement,” said Gov. Association, the American Bar Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media Bill Anoatubby. “Jeff Keel is an Association, and the Federal relations. outstanding attorney who is Chickasaw attorney Jeff Keel, center, recently graduated from the Oklahoma sure to be an influential leader Bar Association Leadership Academy. OBA President Allan M. Smallwood, in his profession.” Ada Senior Citizens Gift Shop left, and James Edmonson, Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, are In 2004, Mr. Keel received his pictured with Mr. Keel. Juris Doctorate degree from 1005 Chamber Loop, Ada, OK Chickasaw attorney Jeff Keel homa City. the University of Tulsa. While (580) 436-1007 recently graduated from the “This was a great experience in law school, he received a SW jewelry, dream catchers, caps and lots of Chickasaw Oklahoma Bar Association that I will not soon forget,” Mr. Certificate in Native American items. Shop the Ada Senior Citizens Gift Shop for all your Leadership Academy in Okla- Keel said. “I met several other Law and served as the Treasur- gift giving items!

Programs and services funded at $50 million through April FINANCIAL REPORT wellness center, community health $17.6 million is in the BIA Trust As of April 30, 2010, tribal opera- The tribal government caption clinics, catastrophic medical assis- funds. This total does not include tions, excluding federal program includes the tribe’s general fund tance and other similar programs any federal program funds. funding, had net assets of $936 mil- and the tribe’s BIA trust funds. The not covered by federal programs or The businesses had $133 million lion compared to $872 million at Chickasaw Businesses include all of grants. in cash and investments which is September 30, 2009 or an increase the businesses and operations of the The businesses’ expenditures are reserved for accounts payable and of $64 million. Chickasaw Enterprises. Not included classified as to expenses associated business operations. in the financial statements are feder- with gaming operation of the tribe ally or state funded programs and/or and the other businesses of the grants and the financial statements tribe. of Bank 2 and Chickasaw Industries, Executive Summary of the Finan- Inc. cial Statements of the period ending The growing needs of the busi- April 30, 2010 nesses are taken into account when Tribal Government determining the transfers from the Revenues and transfers from the businesses to the general fund. It is businesses for operations and fixed vital to the long range mission of the assets totaled $11.5 million for the Chickasaw Nation that the business- month and $81.9 million year-to- es continue to grow and diversify. date. Expenditures were $7.6 mil- Revenues of the tribal operation, lion for the month and $50.4 million other than the transfer from busi- year-to-date. nesses, include motor fuel settle- Chickasaw Businesses ment funds and investment income. Revenue net of gaming prizes Chickasaw Businesses revenues in- for April totaled $76.4 million and clude gaming revenues net of prizes, $518.0 million year-to-date. Net in- sales revenue at convenience, travel come before the transfers to the Trib- plazas and tobacco stores, rent and al Government was $23.6 million for investment income. the month and $159.4 million year- Tribal expenditures are classified to-date. After transfers to the Tribal by function. General government in- Government for capital projects and cludes the maintenance and opera- tribal program operations the net in- tions of tribal property, Chickasaw come was $38.1 million year-to-date. Times and Governor’s and Lt. Gover- The net income includes all revenue, nor’s offices. Expenditure for educa- including amounts reserved for busi- tion includes education scholarship ness growth and expansion. as well as the tribe’s division of edu- Statement of Net Assets cation. Health expenditures include At April 30, 2010, the tribal govern- senior citizens sites, eye glasses, ment funds had $109 million in cash hearing aids, prescription drugs, and investments. Of this amount, 10 chickasaw times June 2010 Goal-setting, good grades illuminate path School to Work students completing program prepared to enter workplace

From left, Ada School to Work students Tylor Lampkin, Heather From left, Ardmore School to Work students and East Central From left, Ardmore School to Work students and Murray Duns and Tara Brown. Lampkin and Duns graduated from University graduates LaRue Baken, Bobby Upton and Robin M. State College graduates Misty Baus, Paul Brown and Amanda East Central University, and Brown graduated from Pontotoc Jones. Wittner. Technology Center.

May marked the completion tion Department, where she the medical office assistant op- ent of Richard E. Baumgartner Howard, Jordan Kiddie, James of coursework for 10 Chicka- was also earlier working as tion; Misty Baus, general stud- Memorial Scholarship, which Reynolds, Tessa Truett, Connie saw Nation School to Work part of her on-the-job training. ies; and Paul Brown, human requires recipients to have a Walton and Michael Worcester. students, including three who The 29-year-old single mother services counseling. 3.0 or higher cumulative grade 3.0 – 3.5 grade point average have already found full-time graduated from East Central Wittner graduated with an point average, leadership quali- at East Central - Sara Jones, Vic- employments. (OK) University with a bache- overall 4.0 grade point aver- ties and strong potential to toria Morgan, Jessica Stockton Tara Brown and LaRue Baken lor’s degree in human services age. make a positive and lasting and Jodie Turtle. secured employment with the counseling. Other School to Work stu- impact in the human services 3.0 – 3.5 grade point average Chickasaw Nation before their Baken said the program had dents also completed the spring profession. at Murray State College - McK- actual graduation date. Robin “stepped in and helped” her in semester with various academ- 4.0 grade point average at enzie Phillips. M. Jones was offered employ- various situations “in any pos- ic achievements, including: Pontotoc Technology Center - For more information about ment at Southern Oklahoma sible way.” 4.0 grade point average at Derrick Seeley the School to Work Program, Treatment Service in Ada im- “I am very thankful to have East Central University - Holly 3.5 or higher grade point av- contact Valerie Nix at (580) mediately following gradua- been given this opportunity Flowers, Bobby Hatton, Kyle erage at East Central - Emily 559-0815 in Ada or Don Mose tion. and encourage every Chicka- Moore, Todd Morgan, Quinton Bess Pool, Gena Brown, Stormy at (580) 222-2839 in Ardmore. “We are very proud of all the saw to take this opportunity Roller and Ronda Sockey. Busby, Courtney Cook, Pamela Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal School to Work students,” said and run with it,” she said. Sockey was also the recipi- Filipelli, Corey Green, Amber media relations. Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “The suc- Jones, 40, of Lone Grove, cess of these students provides Okla., graduated from East evidence that this program Central with a bachelor’s de- offers an excellent career op- gree in human services coun- 201 Indian students graduate from portunity for dedicated, hard seling. She completed an in- working individuals.” ternship with the District 20 School to Work helps eligible Carter County Drug Court as Southeastern; tribe a key partner Chickasaw students complete part of her on-the job-training. their educations. A key pro- Currently, she is working as a gram component is the provi- behavior rehabilitation special- DURANT, Okla. – Southeast- with a 3.5 or higher grade point can students. sion of paid on-the-job training, ist. ern Oklahoma State University average. The Chickasaw Nation main- typically in an area associated Other students earning bach- hosted the fourth annual Na- “It is such an honor to be tains professional staff at the with their field of study. elor’s degree from East Central tive American Graduation Re- able to celebrate such a major Native American Center for Brown, who graduated from are: Brandi Bowman, psychol- ception May 19 in the Glen D. accomplishment with our col- Student Success on campus the Pontotoc Technology Center ogy; Bobby Upton, human ser- Johnson Student Union. lege graduates,” Mrs. Hook said. at SOSU. The staff assists stu- with a Desktop Support Techni- vices; Tylor Lampkin, kinesiol- The 2009-10 SOSU graduat- “Our students work so hard to dents with scholarships, grants cian Certificate, has accepted ogy; and Heather Duns, early ing class includes 201 Native get to this point and although and access tribal resources. full-time employment with the childhood education. American students from sever- we may not interact every day This partnership between the tribal Information Technol- Bowman graduated with an al tribes, including the Chicka- with them, it still gives us a tribe and SOSU has placed the ogy Department. She had been overall 3.7 grade point aver- saw Nation. sense of pride knowing they university among the national working there earlier as a ser- age. Duns graduated with a 3.4 Tribal representatives from are Chickasaw citizens who leaders in the percentage of vice desk technician as part of grade point average. the Chickasaw Nation, along will go out and make a great Native American graduates, her on-the-job training. Baken, Jones, Bowman and with representatives of the contribution to our society.” the overall number of Native The 26-year-old Ada native Upton comprise the first group Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, SOSU has a long and success- American graduates and Na- plans to further her education. of Ardmore School to Work Pro- SOSU faculty and staff, were ful history of providing higher tive American in the fields of She will engage in a computer gram students to graduate with present for the event. education opportunities for Communication/Journalism, science undergraduate pro- a bachelor’s degrees. Deborah Hook, Chickasaw Native American students. The Biological and Medical Sci- gram while also working. She Students earning associate Nation Higher Education pro- University service area covers ences, Education, Psychology, will seek a bachelor’s degree. degrees from Murray State Col- gram and SOSU alumnus, pre- significant parts of the Chicka- Computer Science and English, Ravia native Baken has found lege are: sented graduation stoles to saw Nation and partners with Language and Culture. full-time employment with the Amanda Wittner, business Chickasaw students who com- the tribe to provide specialized Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media tribal Benefits and Compensa- and business management with pleted their degree programs services for all Native Ameri- relations. June 2010 chickasaw times 11 Chikashsha Apihchi Ikbi (Creating Chickasaw Leaders) Students learn value of relationships in leadership group ADA, Okla. - Chikashsha Api- She also found new friends hchi Ikbi Program (Creating while on the week-long bus Chickasaw Leaders) students trip. each got a turn in front of the “Spending a week together camera during the May session really forged some friendships by making an informational that have lasted,” she said. video about the program. Desiree graduated from Latta With the help of Chickasaw (OK) High School in May. Nation Division of Communica- Allison Paige Wilson, a 2010 tion Multimedia Department, graduate of Glenpool (OK) High the students shared what they School said the relationships have learned from the pro- she has built with other Chick- gram. asaw students and staff mem- The video will be used to pro- bers make her long drive to mote the program and recruit the Ada meetings each month new high school members from rewarding. around the state. “The connections we have Senior member Desiree Lyon and the help from staff mem- said she developed her writing, bers with things like letters of communication and leadership recommendations and scholar- skills through different activi- ship applications make it defi- ties with the group. nitely worth it,” she said. “Youth Leadership has re- Micah Hart, of Ada, said he ally opened me up in my com- was part of a great legacy and munication skills,” she said. “I the program allows him “to can go up to a person now and share with other people who strike up a conversation. are like me.” “It’s also helped me by partic- “I am a part of a tribe where Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi Program (Creating Chickasaw Leaders) members visited the historic McSwain Theatre for a ipating in community service. I there are other people like me, screening of the tribally-produced film “Pearl” during the May 8 session. From left, front row, Brittney Frazier, Bailee actually got a scholarship be- so we can share our history Hatton, Macee Wyatt, Lori Barrett, Amber Wright, Kim Ross, Jayson Hogland and Paige Wilson. Middle row, from left, cause of the community ser- and culture,” he said. Reide Wilson, Maegan Bridgeman, and Desiree Lyon. Back row, from left, Chase Horton, Caleb McDonald, Kash Smith, vice I have done through pro- Lori Barrett, a Sulphur (OK) Kayla Gamble, Micah Hart, Samantha Walker and Jared Alexander. gram. The Youth Leadership High School student said, “We staff members helped me fill participate in food drives, can out scholarship applications drives and other types of com- About the Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi Program and really lifted me up during munity service. By participat- my last year of high school.” ing in these events, it helps me Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi Pro- saw history and the different Students will also have a Desiree also traveled with feel good about myself because gram members meet monthly creative crafts that Chickasaw class project which will involve the group to Washington, D.C., I give back to my community.” and cover a wide variety of people have developed over the community service and/or a last summer during the end-of- A screening of Chickasaw topics including leadership, years are also studied. fund raiser. the-year trip. Nation-produced movie “Pearl” small business, and ethics and Included on the itinerary are Applications are accepted “The Washington, D.C., trip at the McSwain Theatre capped etiquette. tours of the Oklahoma State year-round. was very influential for me be- off the session. Beginning in September, the Capitol and visits with state of- For more information about cause we got to see all the his- The group will travel to Okla- group meets one Saturday a ficials and trips to other tribal the Chikashsha Apihchi Ikbi torical artifacts and the Smith- homa City to meet with state month for 12 months. Lunch is headquarters. program, contact Ms. Ashlee sonian museums,” she said. leaders at the capitol May 26. provided. A final out-of-state tour is White, youth leadership coor- “The Museum of Natural His- Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media Cultural aspects including planned for the end of the ses- dinator at (580) 310-6620. tory was one of the highlights relations. Chickasaw language, Chicka- sion. of my trip.” Court Advocate services now available in Ardmore, Ada, Purcell Court Advocate Services are now available in Ar- dmore, Ada, and Purcell to assist Native Americans with their legal problems. To make an appointment call 1-800-479-1459. This is a service provided by the tribal court sys- tem.

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401 East Boyd Street (405) 447-2224 Norman, Oklahoma 73069 (405) 250-6202 Toll Free 1-866-259-1814 Chickasaw Citizens Fax (405) 447-4577 Chickasaw Citizen 12 chickasaw times June 2010 Students recognized for engineering proficiency Chickasaw Nation LEGO and Robotics teams honored

Metal Mayhem robotics team members are, front row from left, Clayton Warren, Pierce Stevens, William Bonner, From left, high school seniors MariKate Hulbutta, Joseph Dirrim, Pierce Stevens, Nathan Wright, Lorenzo Charqueno, Kelli May and MariKate Hulbutta. Middle row from left, Kagan St.Clair-Shelton, and Kelli May. Loraine Weems, Autumn Underwood, Joseph Dirrim, Arles Oakley, Stacy Oakley and Lashun Oakley. Back row from left, Jimpsey Factor, Brian Rumburg, Jim Lawson, Stan Townsend and Sara Willie. Marcy Gray

ADA, Okla. - LEGO and Ro- botics teams, along with their mentors and parent leaders, were honored at the Robotics Appreciation Dinner May 13 at the Community Center in Ada. The dinner and awards cere- mony were hosted by the tribal Division of Education. Tribal Supportive Programs Director Lynne Chatfield pre- sented the trophies, certificates and plaques to the recipients. Among those acknowledged were Junior For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) LEGO League teams – Super Storm, Super Storm robotics team members, from left, Nayukpa Ramsey, Taylor Tiny Techs team members Kelly Cooke, Elijah Gibson and team mentor Jimpsey Tiny Techs and Mini Mayhem; Harrison and Laura Wilson. Factor. FIRST LEGO League teams – Mechanical Masterminds, Blockheads and Cybernuts; and FIRST Robotics team – Metal Mayhem. The Cybernuts team was also recognized for winning the Gracious Professionalism Award during the annual FIRST LEGO League tournament in Stillwater, Okla., Dec. 12, 2009. “The Gracious Professional- ism Award is one of the top honors you can receive at a LEGO League event,” said Chickasaw Nation Science, Technology and Math man- ager Sara Willie. “It honors the top team that displays positive Cybernuts team members, front row from left, Levi Hinson, Garrett Wampler From left, Blockheads team mentor Lorraine Weems, and team members team spirit and attitude, team- and Caleb Scott. Back row from left, team mentors Beth Alcorn-Benton and Chelsea Wedlow, Jason Morgan and Savannah Weems. work, sportsmanship and en- Bryce Scott. couragement for other teams.” Also during the event, Chick- asaw seniors and Metal May- ships. people to become science and technology skills, inspire in- tact Sara Willie at (580) 421- hem team members MariKate FIRST is a national organiza- technology leaders by engaging novation and develop self-con- 7711 or sara.willie@chickasaw. Hulbutta, Joseph Dirrim, Pierce tion founded by inventor Dean them in exciting mentor-based fidence, communication and net Stevens, and Kelli May were Kamen in 1989. The FIRST programs. Through FIRST, leadership skills. Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal each awarded $300 scholar- mission is to inspire young students gain engineering and For more information, con- media relations. June 2010 chickasaw times 13 24 undergrad, graduate students to gain valuable experience Chickasaw interns ship out to designated work stops Bank2 as well as Chickasaw Na- tion facilities in Ada, Oklahoma City and Norman. The tribe provides each stu- dent with a six- to eight-week internship opportunity, bi- weekly pay, one round-trip air- line ticket to the intern site and housing accommodations. The internship program is conducted at different times throughout the year in loca- tions determined by the Chick- asaw Nation. Students apply and are selected by a selection committee. The tribal Division of Education staff works with the students and employers to determine internship timelines and specifics. Gov. Bill Anoatubby joins this year’s Chickasaw interns during internship orientation May 24-25. Back row, from left, Gov. Anoatubby, Brittney Orr, Caitlyn To qualify for the program, Dowdy, Nathanial Holland, Nicholas Drannon, Benjamin McGuire, Landon Lill, Rebecca Biggs, Sarah Bates and tribal Division of Education executive assistant applicants must complete an Chenae Lippard. Middle row, from left, Michael Brooker, Jason Downing, Kourtney Brooks, Kayla Harris, Trisha Thomas and Jared Wingo. Front row, from left, internship application and sub- Mike McKee Marissa Wright, Ashlee Dowdy, Samuel Davis and Benjamin Colbert. mit all documentation to the Chickasaw Nation Internship ADA, Okla. – The 24 Chicka- discussed the internship for my internship.” Nation Family Resource Center program coordinator. Appli- saw students in the tribal in- program guidelines, toured Davis will serve an intern- intern Marissa Wright, of Nor- cants must be between the ages ternship program participated Chickasaw Nation facilities and ship with the Chickasaw Na- man, Okla. “I will also help in- of 18 and 25 and be a full-time in orientation May 24-25 at the learned Chickasaw history and tion Division of Commerce dividuals learn about programs Chickasaw college student en- Chickasaw Nation Douglas H. language. The group also re- Finance Department. and services offered to Chicka- rolled as a sophomore, junior, Johnston Education Building ceived business etiquette train- After orientation comple- saw families.” senior or graduate student. in Ada. The students now en- ing, personal finance training tion, students traveled to their Students in attendance were For more information, contact ter the workforce for on-the-job and career development train- designated internship sites to selected for internships at vari- the Internship coordinator Che- training. ing. begin employment. ous locations including the nae Lippard at (580) 421-7711, The 24 are high achieving “Orientation has been very “I will assist Chickasaws U.S. Department of Energy, the [email protected] college students selected for informative,” said Cole Davis of outside the boundaries who U.S. National Transportation or visit www.Chickasaw.net. internship placement for the Blanchard, Okla. “The speakers would like to be more involved and Safety Board, the U.S. De- Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public 2010 summer. and information presented has in their culture through vari- partment of Homeland Secu- Affairs During orientation, students made me feel more prepared ous activities,” said Chickasaw rity, Chickasaw Nation-owned

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Mechanical Masterminds team mentor Gary Tingle, team members Courtney Burris, Thirkiel From left, Mini Mayhem team members Matthew McAngus, Sunzie Harrison, Carly Horton, Sean Wedlow, Patrick Cooke and mentor Michelle Cooke. Back row from left, team members Joshua Cooke and team mentor Bill McAngus. Tingle and Chase Horton. 14 chickasaw times June 2010 Youth camps and academies getting under way for summer The Chickasaw Nation is istration is not available. Application deadline June guage in an interactive, athletic saw citizenship card. Submit- gearing up for an exciting sum- Chickasaw Lighthorse 11 environment. Camp participa- ting the application does not mer of camps, clinics and acad- Police Youth Academy A two-day clinic that edu- tion is limited to 30 campers guarantee selection to the emies. The Divisions of Youth July 26- 29 cates students, ages 10-18, per day and participants must camp. and Family, Culture, Education, Lighthorse Police Headquar- about the operations of the have transportation to and For more information or ob- Health and others focus on ters, Ada, Okla. tribe’s court system, this camp from camp. For an application tain an application, contact the providing educational activi- Application deadline June emphasizes leadership and and more information, contact department of youth services ties for youth to explore new 28 personal growth. Students Rachel Wedlow, Language Out- at 580-310-6620. Return appli- opportunities. Open to Native American will also tour the Chickasaw reach Coordinator, at 580-272- cation to Youth Services, 231 Many camps and academies youth ages 13 to 17, the Chick- museum and Capital building 5540. Seabrook Road, Ada, OK 74820; have application deadlines ap- asaw Lighthorse Police Youth in Tishomingo to learn the his- All applicants must include phone (580) 310-6620; fax (580) proaching soon, including: Academy provides an excellent tory of the Chickasaw legal sys- a copy of the camper’s Chicka- 310-6626. Native American Junior opportunity for Native Ameri- tem. A mock trial is scheduled Open can youth to explore a career for the second day. Lakeview Golf Course, Ard- in law enforcement. Students For more information, con- more, Okla. will hear from law enforcement tact Connie Tillery at 580-235- June 1 personnel and will also learn 0281 or email Connie.Tillery@ Registration on site begins at life skills such as CPR, com- chickasaw.net. 1:30 p.m. munication, safety and crime Himitta Alhiha Hoochoko- $20 registration fee required prevention. shkomo - “The Youth Are Play- This qualifying tournament, Forty Native American youth ing” Language Sports Camp open to Native American youth will be selected. Chickasaw August 5 - grades 1-6 ages eight to 18, allows youth youth will be given first prior- Community Center, Tishom- to experience a tournament ity for the camp. Return appli- ingo, OK atmosphere without the pres- cations to the Lighthorse Police August 6 - grades 1-6 sures of a tournament. It also Headquarters, 1130 West Main, Old Gym – Carter Seminary, is a qualifying tournament for Ada, OK, 74820. For more infor- Ardmore, OK Chickasaw youth ages 12-18 for mation, contact the Lighthorse August 7 - grades 1-6 Team Chickasaw. Team Chicka- Police Department at (580) 436- Comanche / Duncan area, saw will participate in various 1166. Location To Be Determined tournaments throughout the Yakni Moma Alphisa - Jus- Application deadline July 23 year. The $20 registration fee tice for a Nation Court Camp Himitta Alhiha Hoochoko- covers the cost of green fees, Aug. 2-3 shkomo is designed to promote lunch and range balls. Pre-reg- Ada Community Center the use of the Chickasaw lan- June 2010 chickasaw times 15

The entire McCuan family, from left, Stewart, Xavier, mom Tasha, Alivia and dad James attended the Kid Play/Parent Caddie Golf Tournament at the Lakeview Golf Course, Ardmore, May 22. The Mark Mathews, Ada, offers some advice to his son Logan during Masen Marris, Madill, putts the ball during the Kid Play/Parent event was hosted by the Chickasaw Nation Division of Youth the Kid Play/ Parent Caddie Golf Tournament conducted May Caddie Golf Tournament May 26. The event marked his first golf and Family Services. 22. tournament. Masen’s dad Danny was his caddie. Kids golf, parents caddy in Ardmore tourney

ARDMORE , Okla. - Lakeview Brown, of Union Valley, said. Second - Chris McClendon, 11 and Under Boys 11 and Under Girls Golf Course was the scene of Mr. Brown’s other grandson, Fitzhugh, 45 First - Logan Mathews, Ada, First- Stewart McCuan and the second annual Kid Play/ Alex Tucker, was also playing Third - Austin McNeil, Roff, 45 Alivia McCuan, both of Kings- Parent Caddie Golf Tourna- in the group. His dad Chris 51 Second - Matthew Osteen, ton (tie) ment. Nineteen young golfers served as caddie. 12 -13-Year Old Boys Willis, 50 hit the links with their fami- Keifer Stewart, 10, attended First - Dakota George, Guth- Third - Keifer Stewart, Kings- lies during the second annual the event with many members rie, and Alex Tucker, Norman, ton, and Garrett Wampler, Nor- Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media event, May 22. of his extended family. His tie with a score of 63 man (tie) relations. Austin Roberts and his moth- grandmother, Sherri, was his er Rita traveled from Madill to caddie. participate in the nine-hole con- “I decided to come play today test. Mom served as caddie. because I think golf is fun and WinStar Golf offering discount memberships, promotions The event gave Austin, 14, I like being in competition with experience at a friendly tour- my friends, I played with many WinStar Golf Academy, with a 20 percent discount on the Silver level benefits. nament. of them last year,” he said. located in Thackerville, Okla., lessons, clinics, schools, club Platinum level - $150 “He just started playing in Logan Mathews, Ada, was has created two programs fitting and range balls. per month, which includes junior high this year,” Mrs. supported by his dad, Mark, exclusively for Chickasaw Silver level - $56 per unlimited weekday and Roberts said. his mom, Heather, and grand- citizens and employees - a month. Participants receive weekend golf, plus all of the Dylan Kramer also had his parents. complimentary golf lesson and unlimited clinic and classroom Gold level benefits. mother, Andrea, for a caddie. “He loves golf and he takes special charter membership attendance, range balls and 2 For more information, please “This is good practice,” she any opportunity to play,” said pricing. hours monthly one-on-one call or email Mariellen Cozad said. “He wants to make the Mrs. Mathews. Each citizen or employee can lessons from teaching staff, at (580) 276-1754 or Mariellen. Norman North High School Logan, 10, dreams of making receive a free one time, two- along with facility access. [email protected]. team next year.” the Professional Golf Associa- hour golf clinic, The clinics are Gold level - $94 per month, Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media Most of 14-year-old Trevor tion circuit one day. conducted each Thursday from which includes unlimited relations. Brown’s family, including his The day on the golf course 10 a.m. to noon at the WinStar weekday golf along with all of mom, brothers and best friend, was open to all Native Ameri- Golf Course. came from Coalgate to support can families and hosted by the Please email info@ him in the tournament. Chickasaw Nation Division of MyGolfConsultant.com or Count of Voters by District Leon Brown and his grand- Youth and Family Services. call (580) 276-1754 to reserve son Dakota George made a re- Kid Play/ Parent Caddie Golf first available time for this Panola 1,733 Pontotoc 11,232 peat appearance at this year’s Tournament Results promotion. Pickens 7,210 Tishomingo 5,091 tournament. 14 and Up Girls WinStar Golf Academy also Mr. Brown learned how to First - Charter Lawson, Mus- offers a variety of discounted 25,266 play golf at 60, and hopes his tang, 40 memberships, which include grandchildren learn the game Second - Ashton Gore, Ard- golf instruction and access to at an earlier age. more, 43 the golf course and training “I do whatever I can for the 14 and Up Boys facilities, including: grandkids, I play golf a lot and First - Brenden Antencio, Ar- Bronze level - $19 per month I think they should too,” Mr. dmore, 39 for limited facility access along 16 chickasaw times June 2010 Chickasaw man committed to ‘forward progress’ Chickasaw citizens are of- American Studies degree from “A transplant had always ten associated with the phrase Oklahoma Christian College loomed in my future,” he said. “unconquered and unconquer- and a history degree from the “I had hoped it would happen able”. University of Oklahoma. when I was older, but when the For Chickasaw lawyer Les Law school, he said, was the kidneys decide to go, they go.” Barr, the motto’s association next logical step. After about a year on the holds especially true. “Being a lawyer is a good fit transplant list, it was decided Battling severe diabetes since for someone who is blind,” he that his sister, Jana Rucker, he was barely out of toddler- said. “It came naturally, really, would be the donor. hood and losing his sight at because what lawyers do is re- “Knowing what all Les had the age of twenty, Mr. Barr has search and write.” been through and knowing had plenty of opportunity to be Mr. Barr used adaptive tech- that there was something that conquered by obstacles stand- nology, including talking com- I could do to help him, there ing in his way. But he hasn’t. He puter screen readers, to earn was no question,” Mrs. Rucker uses the obstacles to boost him his law degree. said of her decision to donate higher, excelling in just about He said the biggest challenge her kidney. everything he chooses to do. during law school was getting “When someone you love has “It was one of those things the law books in an accessible a need and you can fill it, it’s you think will never happen to format. At times, he would re- just what you do,” she said. you,” Mr. Barr said of losing his ceive the books months after Mr. Barr said he and his sis- sight due to retinopathy. the semester started, forcing ter had always been close, but He recalls that the “begin- him to play catch up with the that the transplant has brought ning of the end” came while he already massive course load. them even closer. Less Barr, kidney transplant recipient with his sister and kidney donor, Jana was in college. As technology has improved, “At first, I didn’t want her to Rucker. Photo courtesy of The Oklahoman. He was driving down the adaptive technology has be- go through with it,” he said. “I between Mr. Barr and health day off to be with Mr. Barr and interstate and the road signs come integral in Mr. Barr’s ca- didn’t want her to be in pain services offered by the tribe. his family. became blurry and would not reer and personal life. He can and only have one kidney. But “Tammy was my right hand “Les and I just clicked from come back into focus. After read at rates topping out at 900 at the same time I’m happy to gal,” Mr. Barr said. “I truly the beginning,” she said. “We that day, his eyesight gradually words per minute using talk- know that my sister loves me believe that the transplant had a working relationship that diminished until he was totally ing computers with voice syn- enough to go through all of wouldn’t have taken place if it turned into a life-long friend- blind. thesizers. that.” wasn’t for her help.” ship.” “I was angry and I fought it,” He primarily practices dis- Despite the fact that Mrs. Mr. Barr’s determination im- Mrs. Rucker is also grateful he said. “When they told me I ability law and is on the staff Rucker lives in Florida, the sib- mediately left a lasting impres- for Mrs. Blevins and the assis- should learn Braille, I said that of the Oklahoma Disability Law lings say that the transplant sion on Mrs. Blevins. She said tance that the Chickasaw Na- I didn’t need it, that I’d get my Center. He is also a member of added another level of close- that he never wasted a mo- tion provided for her brother. sight back eventually.” the Chickasaw Bar Association, ness to their relationship. ment, working in the car as she “The resources provided by After a few months of sick- the Oklahoma Bar Association, “We have an extra connection would transport him doctor’s the tribe have been phenom- ness, dozens of laser surgeries the Western District of Oklaho- now,” he said. “If I’m hurting or appointments. enal,” she said. “We are so and re-learning to live without ma Federal Bar, Tenth Circuit having a bad day, then I’ll call “His desire to move forward thankful.” sight, Mr. Barr returned to col- Court of Appeals Bar, Oklaho- her and sure enough, she is drove me to make sure his When not practicing law, Mr. lege. ma Trial Lawyers Association too.” needs were met and that I was Barr plays the drums in sev- “I needed forward progress,” and the National Association Even with a donor named, fulfilling the tribe’s mission of eral local bands and enjoys he said. “Sitting around and of Protection and Advocacy the organ transplant was long enhancing his quality of life,” researching computer tech- feeling sorry for myself wasn’t Systems. and exhaustive. she said. nology. He and his wife Patti getting me anywhere. Having spent numerous Tammy Blevins, a former Mrs. Blevins is now a Re- live in Norman, Okla. They “I like solving problems. hours a week in dialysis treat- Chickasaw Nation Communi- source Specialist for the Divi- have three children and three Getting back to school was the ments, Mr. Barr’s most recent ty Health Representative, had sion of Social Services. When grandchildren. first problem to solve.” obstacle was a kidney trans- been assisting Mr. Barr since the transplant finally took Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media Eventually, he earned an plant. 2002 and became the liaison place in January, she took the relations.

Body Connection Therapy, LLC Don Ed Little, Therapist 322 1/2 N. 3rd Durant, OK 74701 (580) 745-920, (580) 775-2239 Fax: (580) 745-9207 Massage, Neurobiotics, Colon Hydrotherapy, Infrared Sauna Chickasaw Citizen June 2010 chickasaw times 17 Chickasaw entrepreneur named ‘Houston’s Small Business Person of the Year’ sis and determine if it is safe have to perform.” when I decided to quit and and what are the risks associ- She credits her staff for much spend time consulting, mainly ated with it,” she explained. of her success. to be able to spend time with Her employees also work “In this line of work my as- my daughter,” Mrs. Lewis said. with Lockheed Martin at John- sets are my people, they are Then along came an oppor- son Space Center to support the ones who make the busi- tunity to do some part-time hazard analysis. ness work,” she said. “I am programming for a bio medi- “We verify any hardware or very blessed with the wonder- cal company. software changes are safe and ful group of people.” “It was wonderful,” she said. monitor the flight at the con- One of her goals is to pro- trol center console,” she said. vide the same employee ben- With the support and encour- “If there is a problem, they help efits her staff would find at a agement of her husband, she analyze it from a safety stand- larger company. She also works continued to grow her busi- point.” to find consulting contracts for ness. Jennifer Lewis named Houston’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Several things helped this her employees. Chickasaw Connections Small Business Administration. Chickasaw entrepreneur A Family Connection Jennifer Lewis is proud of Chickasaw citizen Jennifer 2006 the company landed a launch her company. Among As a young child in the Hous- her Chickasaw heritage. Lewis, of Houston, was hon- contract to provide system en- them were being certified as a ton area, Jennifer Lewis grew She is a direct descendant of ored June 1 for her hard work, gineering services to Johnson woman-owned business with up in the space industry and Cyrus Harris, Edmund Pickens determination and dedication. Space Center and she added the federal government, and was fascinated by it. Her fa- and Guy and Lulu Keel, original Mrs. Lewis was named Hous- more staff. being certified as a small dis- ther, Gene Gentry, was a math- Chickasaw enrollees. ton’s Small Business Person of In 2009, she doubled her advantaged business because ematician and computer scien- Her grandmother is Juanita the Year by the U.S. Small Busi- staff to 30. of her Chickasaw heritage. tist who worked on the Apollo Tate, a member of the Chicka- ness Administration. Several staff members work “Being Native American was and Space Shuttle programs. saw Hall of Fame. Her parents Mrs. Lewis founded J & P with Science Applications Inter- a big part of it,” Mrs. Lewis Among his projects at NASA are Gene and Gwin Gentry, Technologies, a computer pro- national Corporation to provide said. was a map of the moon which who grew up in Ardmore, Okla. gramming consultant firm, in safety and mission assurance She was able to secure a is now hanging in the Smithso- Chickasaw composer Jared 1997. The company was named for NASA. When certain com- Small Business Development nian in Washington, D.C. Tate and legislature Shana Tate- for Mrs. Lewis and her hus- puter programs were modified, loan in 2005 to really get her Family Helped Pave the Way Hammond are her cousins. band, Phil, a mechanical en- Mrs. Lewis and her employ- business off the ground. After earning a bachelor’s de- Mrs. Lewis lives in the Hous- gineer who provides manage- ees checked to make sure the “The loan helps small com- gree in computer science, Jen- ton area with her husband and ment assistance. change was safe. panies that can’t financially nifer Lewis worked at Johnson their two daughters, Emily, 13, Mrs. Lewis began growing “We analyze any hardware or compete with the big ones,” she Space Center in the aerospace and Nicole, 10. her business when she hired software change for the Space said. “It really helps get your industry for about 15 years. Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media her first employee in 2002. In Shuttle and we do a risk analy- foot in the door, but you still “I was working in aerospace relations. Chickasaw U.S. Navy veteran saw action in both European, Pacific Theatres of Operation during WWII success of the operation led to landing at Normandy. Petty Of- For his service, Petty Offi- Weakes, and they were soon the unconditional surrender of ficer Kincaid’s ship was off the cer Kincaid received European married. Mr. Kincaid resumed Nazi Germany in less than one coast for four days, taking on Theatre operations with bronze his work at Coonrod’s Funeral year. and treating the wounded. His stars; Pacific Theatre opera- Home in Wynnewood. He spent Following is the story of one LST made three trips across tions with bronze stars; and a 50 years as a funeral director Chickasaw veteran who partici- the English Channel taking Good Conduct medal. in McKinney, Texas. pated in the landings. wounded Rangers to English He was discharged in No- Mrs. Kincaid passed away in Robert Louis Kincaid entered hospitals, and returning with vember 1945 and returned to 2009. Mr. Kincaid lives in McK- the U.S. Navy in October 1942. supplies. his hometown of Wynnewood, inney surrounded by his proud He became a pharmacist’s He returned to the U.S. and Okla. He met a beautiful West- children, grandchildren and mate, now known as a hospital was assigned to LST 322. Petty ern Union worker named Esther great-grandchildren. corpsman. Officer Kincaid soon found Petty Officer 3rd Class Kin- himself in the Pacific Theatre. caid was assigned to LST 422. His LST transported troops McCarty Family Reunion Petty Officer Robert Kincaid The morning of June 22, 1944, and equipment to Guadalcanal, La Quinta Inn he was aboard the tank land- Australia, China and Okinawa. June 6, 2010 marks the 66th ing ship carrier along with 150 He was in Nagasaki, Japan just 2828 E. Arlington, Ada, OK anniversary of the Allied forces’ U.S. Army Rangers waiting for two weeks following the drop- July 2 - July 4, 2010 D-Day invasion of France. The the shelling to let up before ping of the atomic bomb. Persons interested in attending may contact Richard Burton Memorial bricks offered by Chickasaw Historical Society at (831) 635-0248 or email [email protected] Chickasaw citizens now have information. The Chickasaw Historical Cravatt Family Reunion the opportunity to purchase Citizens may choose to have Society is honored to include memorial bricks to be placed at bricks placed at Seeley Chapel, citizens in this small piece of 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. locations with historic Chicka- the historic Chickasaw Capi- history. July 31, 2010 saw significance. tol or the Chickasaw White For more information and to The Chickasaw Historical So- House. purchase bricks, contact Verna Chickasaw Community Center 700 North Mississippi, Ada, OK ciety is offering the bricks for The brick placements will co- Todd at (580) 559-0847 or ver- For more information contact Dinah Worcester at Di- $25 each. The bricks may in- incide with this year’s Chicka- [email protected] clude birth dates, death dates, saw Festival and Annual Meet- [email protected], (580) 371-0150 or (580) graduations and genealogical ing. 559-3089; Norma Prince at (580) 235-2153. 18 chickasaw times news from our people June 2010 births Chickasaw artist tops at art show Vanoss (OK) Alumni Banquet June 26

The Vanoss (OK) Alumni Ban- quet is set for Saturday, June 26. The banquet will begin at 7 p.m. at the Vanoss School Caf- eteria. Reserve tickets are now avail- able. Please call Laura Cothren Vincent Frank Perry at Vanoss School by June 24. Larry Carter The number is (580) 759-3707. Vincent Frank Perry was Chickasaw artist Larry Carter Tickets may also be pur- born May 4, 2010. He weighed has recently taken top prize in chased from Ronnie Hicks at 7 lbs., 13 oz., and measured 20 a university art show. on canvas titled “Buck at Hy- (580) 436-6457 or Ronnie Mack- inches at birth. He is the son of Mr. Carter, of Noble, Okla., alite Canyon” took the first ey at (580) 759-2616. Karina Macias and Christopher placed first in the University of place blue ribbon, plus a cash Perry, of Tulsa. Oklahoma staff week art show. award. Sorin Dean Haulica He is the grandson of Victor The show is for employees of The show was April 27. and Marina Macias, Sallie Perry the university’s Norman cam- Mr. Carter is the son of Char- Sorin Dean Haulica was born and Selma Walker, of Tulsa. He pus. lie and Kay Carter, of Antlers, at 1:18 a.m., May 12, 2010 at is the nephew of Kirk and Kay Mr. Carter’s oil painting Okla. Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Perry, Robert and Faye Perry Oaks, Calif. He weighed 8 lbs., and Charles and Kay Perry, all 3 oz., and measured 21 inches of Ada, Okla., Tiffanie and Jon Cindy McGowen named Purcell ‘District Teacher of the Y’ear at birth. Wilburn and Tony and Caterina Sorin is the son of Eugen Perry, Victor and Misty Macias, A Chickasaw educator has you!” She is known by her stu- Haulica and Heather Anne Swa- of Tulsa. been honored for her work in dents as “Mrs. Mc.” rens, of Newbury Park, Calif. a public school system. “My job is very rewarding He is the grandson of Craig Cindy McGowen was named and I absolutely love it when and Debbie Swarens, of Simi Jimmy Miller feted “District Teacher of the Year” the kids come back to see me,” Valley, Calif., and Viorel Hauli- for the Purcell (OK) Schools. she said. ca, of Thousand Oaks. on 71st birthday Mrs. McGowen has taught in Mrs. McGowen and her hus- He is the great-grandson of the Purcell district for 15 years band, Tim, have two children, Betty and the late Earl Swa- and is a graduate of Purcell Blake and Bailee. rens, of Los Angeles and the High School. Mrs. McGowen is the daugh- late Jean and Anne (Sperry) She taught fourth grade dur- ter of Joe and Angie Wallace, Robertson, of Newbury Park. ing the 2009-2010 school year, of Purcell. Her grandparents He is the great-great-grandson and has previously taught first, are Joan Stephens and the late of original enrollee Imon (Mc- second and third grades. Robert R. Stephens and Jettie Gee) Sperry. Her class motto is “Be your Wallace and the late Kenneth Cindy McGowen BEST because only you can be Wallace, all of Purcell. Haskell Alumni Reunion set for Sept. 17-20 in Albuquerque

Jimmy B. Miller The Haskell Alumni Reunion Two separate functions as Class of 1960 and a golf tour- Happy 71st Birthday Jimmy is scheduled for Sept. 17-20 at parts of the Reunion are a nament. B. Miller, June 14, 1939. the Marriott Hotel, Albuquer- 50th Anniversary Celebration Classmates from 1960 are We love and miss you so que. of the High School Graduating encouraged to communicate much! with class secretary Beaman Your family. Wisdom whether they plan to Help us update attend or not. Customer Survey The four-person golf scram- Complete the Customer our military list! ble is open to Haskell alumni, Winner family members and friends. It Aurora Rose Howell Service Survey and win! The Chickasaw Nation is will be played Saturday morn- Chickasaw citizens who com- Congratulations to E. Alma updating the military da- ing, Sept. 18 at Santa Ana Golf Aurora Rose Howell was plete a tribal customer service Johnson for winning our quar- tabase for those on active Club. There is an $84 entry fee born May 11, 2010 at Roseville, survey can win $100. terly customer service survey duty and stationed away and fee deadline is Aug. 12. Calif. She weighed 9 lbs., 9 Chickasaws can access the $100 prize! from home. For more information on the oz., and measured 10 inches Customer Service Survey Thank you to all who com- If you know of a Chicka- Reunion, contact Flo (Tanner) at birth. She is the daughter through the tribal website at pleted our Customer Service saw in the service whom Spotted Bear, (918) 948-2505, www.chickasaw.net. The sur- o Leah Faith Hawkins and Mi- Survey through the internet you would like to add to or Loretta Burgess, (918) 633- vey seeks input from citizens chael Howell. regarding tribal programs, ser- and remember we will be hav- the list or update their ad- 7030. She is the granddaughter of vices and customer service. ing our next drawing soon. dress, please contact Joy For information on the Class Sherry Ann (John) Hawkins After completing the survey, Hope to hear from each and Barrick in the Public Af- of 1960 event and the golf tour- and Elijah Hawkins. She is the enter the giveaway. The $100 everyone of you. To enter go to fairs Department at (580) nament, contact Beaman Wis- great-granddaughter of Jack will be given away each quar- www.chickasaw.net and click 310-6451 or email joy.bar- dom at wisdomb@cableone. John and great-great-grand- ter. Winners will be announced on the link for customer ser- [email protected]. net or (928) 443-0359 or (928) daughter of Tecumseh John. in the Chickasaw Times. vice surveys. 202-2719. June 2010 news from our people chickasaw times 19 Kellner, Arbuckle to exchange vows June 26 in Arizona Michelle Marie Kellner, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lance Corporal Andrew Kelly Arbuck- le, USMC, of New River, Ariz., will exchange wedding vows June 26, 2010 at Fort McDowell Radisson Resort, Scottsdale. Judge Phil Rodgers will offi- ciate the 5 p.m. ceremony. The bride-to-be in the daugh- ter of Shanon L. Shaw. She is the granddaughter of David and Marilyn Kellner and the great- granddaughter of Tonopah Col- bert.

Wiley Barnes and Rachel Rayburn.

Rayburn, Barnes to wed July 10 Michelle Kellner and Lance Cpl., Andrew Arbuckle.

Jim and Cheryl Rayburn, of Pauls Valley High School. Pauls Valley, Okla., announce She is employed by Wayne the engagement and upcoming Public Schools where she is a Mr. and Mrs. Myles Homer celebrate 49th anniversary wedding of their daughter, Ra- kindergarten teacher. chel Rayburn, to Wiley Barnes. Mr. Barnes’ maternal grand- Myles and Sandy Homer, Jr., Mr. Barnes is the son of Mike parents are Chickasaw elder of Ardmore, Okla., recently and Mary Ruth Barnes, of Ada. June McSwain Scott, of Ada, celebrated their 49th wedding The couple will exchange and the late Woodrow Scott. His anniversary by attending the vows July 10, 2010. paternal grandparents are Dor- 2010 Masters Golf Tournament Miss Rayburn’s maternal othy Barnes, of Vernon, Texas, in Augusta, Georgia. grandparents are Reba Smith, and the late Sam Barnes. They were accompanied by of Pauls Valley, and the late The future bridegroom is a their son, Myles Homer III, of Bob Smith. Her paternal grand- 2000 graduate of Oklahoma Las Vegas, and their daughter, parents are Willie Rayburn, of State University where he Kristina Grisham and husband Pauls Valley, and the late Char- earned a bachelor’s degree in Don, of Cabot, Ark. lie Rayburn. journalism. The Homers and their chil- The bride-to-be earned a He is employed by the Chick- dren attended the Masters and master’s degree in education asaw Nation where he works walked the entire course on in 2009, and a bachelor’s de- in the Public Affairs Depart- Friday, the second day of play. gree in education in 2005, both ment. They had the opportunity to from East Central (OK) Univer- The couple will reside in watch their favorite golfers, sity. She is a 2001 graduate of Ada. including Fred Couples, Tom Watson and Phil Mickelson. The group followed up on Saturday with a day of golf at Mt. Vintage Plantation Golf Course in South Carolina. On Sunday, they enjoyed a day at Myles and Sandy Homer, Jr., of Ardmore, Okla. the hospitality club, Club Mag- Chickasaw marine returns home nolia, located across from the Masters Tournament. A Chickasaw marine has re- ing four years of service with The Homers have three chil- cently returned from Persian the Marine Corps. dren, Myles III, Kari Roberts, Gulf duty and will soon resume He plans to attend Arizona of Oklahoma City, and Kris- his education. State University or Mesa Com- tina Grisham. They have six Lance Corporal Brett Aaron munity College and pursue a grandchildren and a great- Meister, USMC, completed a degree in construction man- grandson. six-month tour about the USS agement. The Homers have lived a Bonhomme Richard. He was He is a descendant of Chick- blessed life. a member of an amphibious- asaw leader Edmond Pick- based helicopter assault infan- ens and of original enrollees try unit where he served as an Charles Ambrose Burns and automatic rifleman and radio Mollie Pickens. operator. He is the son of Richard B. Lance Cpl. Meister received Meister, M.D., of Sacramento, From left, Myles Homer, III, Sandy Homer, Myles Homer, Jr., Kristina Grisham an honorable discharge follow- Calif. and Don Grisham. 20 chickasaw times news from our people June 2010 Chickasaw student achievements 9-11 in Albuquerque. Gymnasts University of Arkansas, where finish. Her time of 18:20 was from Colorado, Wyoming and she has just completed her second fastest in school his- Utah competed. freshman year. She maintained tory. Luke is a member of the a 4.0 grade point average and Miss Ray also placed third Men’s Level 8 Team from 5280 was inducted into Gamma Beta at the NJCAA Half Marathon Gymnastics. He competes in Phi Society. Students who finish Classic at Overland Park, Kan., floor and vault events and in the top 10 percent of their leading her team to a first-place ranked number 12 in the re- class are eligible for Gamma finish. gion. Beta Phi. During the indoor track sea- Luke started gymnastics just She is also a member of Zeta son, Miss Ray was named Re- two years ago, considered late Tau Alpha sorority. The soror- gion VI Female Athlete of the for the sport. He has worked ity is active in breast cancer Meet. She was conference and very hard to compete at the awareness and education. region champion in the mile Jimmy Tishomingo Wynne advanced level of the sport. Miss Grisham attends New run and 3,000-meter run. Luke has just finished sev- Heights Church, Fayetteville, She has recently been named Aric Easley-Wade enth grade at North Arvada Ark., where she works in the a NJCAA All-American. Chickasaw runner in Middle School. He excels at art, children’s Sunday School de- Miss Ray is a pre-med stu- Pickett sixth-grader science and mathematics. partment. She also attends dent who grew up in McAlester, county-wide meet Last summer he participated StuMO, a campus ministry Okla. She has signed a letter of Jimmy Tishomingo Wynne, recognized for work in the NASA Space Camp and that meets weekly during the intent to run cross country and a seventh-grade Chickasaw the Chickasaw Nation Space school year for worship and track at the University of Okla- student at Bridge Creek (OK) Aric Easley-Wade, a sixth- and Aviation Camp in Ada, Bible study. homa. Middle School, ran in the coun- grader at Pickett Center (OK) Okla. At the NASA Camp, he re- She is the granddaughter of She is proud of her Chicka- ty-wide track meet April 22 at School, was recognized for ceived the MVP award in robot- Myles and Sandy Homer, of Ar- saw heritage and is thank- Lindsay, Okla. his achievements during the ics and his team won for best dmore, Okla., and Mearl and ful for the support from the Jimmy placed fourth in the school awards assembly. robotic design. Bessie Grisham, of Denton, Chickasaw Nation Division of 400-meter race, and placed in Aric was honored for out- Luke is the great-grandson of Texas. Education and the Chickasaw the individual mile with a time standing performance in bas- the late Caroline (illetewahke) Her parents are Don and Foundation. of 6:25. He also ran on the four- ketball. He was also the third Milligan, an original enrollee. Kristina Grisham, of Cabot. She plans to become a doc- man relay team. top DEAR reader, received the He is the grandson of Geneva tor. He is the son of Jimmy J. high standard of excellence in (Milligan) Ducote, of Madill, and Jennifer Wynne, of Bridge academics, and was a member Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Sonya Creek. He has two sisters, Vi- of the Six Flags Six Hour Read- Sabey, of Altus, Okla. vien and Karissa Wynne, and ing Club. Luke’s parents are Ken Sabey one niece, Natalie Marie. Aric received a ticket to Six and Dr. Dianna Ducote-Sabey, His grandparents are Billie Flags Over Texas and a cash of Arvada. and Jimmy Wynne, of Strat- award. ford, Okla., and Jess and Olivia We are very proud of him Cancino, of Fort Worth, Texas. and wish him luck next year in seventh grade. We love you, Aric! Mom, Dad and your whole family!

Karlie Charles

Robin Factor Ray Karlie Charles dances Robin Ray named in student powwow A Chickasaw girl recently ‘Athlete of the Year’ danced during a Texas Indian Lindsay Marie Grisham Education event. A Chickasaw college runner Nine-year-old Karlie Charles has recently been honored for had the honor of serving as the Lindsay Grisham in her performance at her Kansas Head Little Girl Dancer during Holly D. Hatton junior college. the Dallas Independent School summer ministry work Robin Factor Ray was named District American Indian Edu- Student named to high “Female Student Athlete of the cation Program/Parent Advi- Luke Sabey A Chickasaw college student Year” during the Cowley (KS) sory Committee Spring Student school scholar society is participating in a unique College Athletic Awards Ban- Powwow. A Chickasaw high school Chickasaw gymnast summer ministry program in quet April 26 in Arkansas City, The event was April 17 at the student has recently be admit- Florida. Kan. Ellis Davis Field House. ted to an academic honor pro- competes in USA meet Lindsay Marie Grisham, of Miss Ray has completed an Karlie has been dancing since gram. Cabot, Ark., is attending Kaleo- outstanding two-year cross age two, and this was her first Holly D. Hatton, of Byng (OK) A Chickasaw middle school Destin, a nine-week “beach country and track and field time serving on head staff. She High School, has been selected student has recently competed ministry.” The event, in Des- career at Cowley College. She thoroughly enjoyed dancing for membership in the National in a USA Gymnastics men’s tin, Fla., provides students the placed seventh at the National all the intertribal and honor Society of High School Schol- championship meet. opportunity for extensive Bible Junior College Athletic Associa- dances flanked by family and ars. The society recognizes top Thirteen-year-old Luke Sabey, study, plus practical skills for tion (NJCAA) Division 1 Cross friends. scholars and invites students of Arvada, Colo., participated launching a ministry on their Country National Champion- Karlie sponsored bye Junior who have achieved superior in the USA Gymnastics Men’s college campuses. ship in Peoria, Ill., and led her Girl’s Contest to show her ap- academic performance. Region IX Championship April Miss Grisham attends the team to a national fourth-place preciation for such an honor. June 2010 news from our people chickasaw times 21 Chickasaw student achievements Catie Newport competes in Indian all-star hoops tournament

Brendan P. Choshemataha Kinney, r, and Rory A. Nashoba Kinney. Brothers honored for achievements in the arts Catie Newport pictured with former NBA All-Star Daryl Dawkins. Catie Newport The San Francisco (CA) Uni- by Rico Miranda of the Ohlone fied School District Indian Ed- tribe since San Francisco is A Chickasaw basketball play- from Ada (OK) High School Ada High track squad where ucation Program honored two part of the Ohlone homeland. er has recently competed in an where she was a starter on the she ran the 200-meter and Chickasaw students during the Honor songs and traditional Indian all-star tournament in Lady Cougar basketball team. 400-meter dashes. She was Wisdom Moving Forward Cel- drum music were led by the Colorado. She was named to the South- voted “most athletic girl” by the ebration May 22, in San Fran- Friendship House Drum. Elders Catie Newport played on the east 6 Conference second team, Ada High 2010 senior class. cisco. and Indian community mem- Oklahoma team at the 25th All and the Ada Evening News All Catie is the daughter of Steve Rory A. Nashoba Kinney was bers of many nations encour- West Native American Basket- Area second team. and D.D. Jacob, and the grand- recognized as an Outstanding aged the students in pursuing ball Classic in Lakewood, Colo. She will compete in the Ada daughter of Gene and Rose Artist in Technical Theatre. His education. Catie’s team finished runner- Evening News All Star Classic Jefferson and Don and Diane brother, Brendan P. Choshema- The keynote speaker, High- up in its division. game. Jacob. taha Kinney, was honored as horse Little, a Lakota Sioux/ Catie graduated last month Catie also competed on the an Outstanding Youth Artist Mayan, grew up in San Francis- in Photography and Technical co, and is now a self defense Chickasaw track and field competitor helps team to second in 3A Theatre. instructor and boxing trainer Both are students at San in San Diego. Aaron John is a Chickasaw jury, fractured elbow and most Francisco School of the Arts, After the ceremony, High- senior at Sulphur (OK) High recently injured toe) and still a public high school offering horse Little encouraged Rory School. He was a member of managed to help out his team. pre-professional training in and Brendan in their educa- the varsity track team for four Although this is his last the arts. tional goals as well as their fa- years and recently participated year of high school, there is no The opening blessings were vorite sport of boxing. in the Oklahoma state track doubt that his strong and faith- They are the sons of David meet at Ardmore, Okla. ful walk with Jesus will see Chloe Miller graduates Kinney and Lorri Ferguson. The Sulphur boys’ track team him through his next steps. They are direct descendents placed second in the 3A Divi- He is the son of Carla John from Latta kindergarten of first Governor of the Chicka- sion. He placed in two events; and Charles. saw Nation Cyrus Harris, and pole vault and 4x1 relay. original enrollees, Sarah Min- Aaron has worked through nie Harris and Ludie Kinney, Aaron John three injuries (severe eye in- Sr. Alvin John John John Alvin John is the grandson of Alvin John. Little Al will John John (John-Boy) is attend the fifth grade at Sul- the grandson of Alvin John. phur Intermediate School next He was homeschooled for year. This past year he was a his first grade year (he was member of the honor roll all the best student). He will be year. He is a very handsome a second grade student next native boy who is proud of Chloe Miller year! John-Boy did a great job his native blood. Little Al has Chloe Ella Grace Miller grad- and worked hard on all his a very kind heart and gentle spirit. He tries his best at all uated from kindergarten at lessons. He is wild and fun he does. He has a great imagi- Latta Elementary School, Ada, and always full of spirit! He nation and is a wonderful art- Okla., May 19, 2010. She is the is also very cute. John-Boy is very proud to be Native. His ist. His family is so proud of daughter of Marsha Miller and him. the granddaughter of Faye and family is very proud of him! He is the son of Carla John He is the son of Carla John the late Jimmy Boyd Miller. and Charles. and Charles. She is my beautiful angel. We We love you John-Boy! We love you “Owl”. love her so much! 22 chickasaw times education June 2010 Chickasaw Nation Head Start graduates 125 students

Ada Head Start Ardmore Head Start Back row, from left: Head Start director Danny Wells, Division of Education administrator Lisa Back row from left, Melissa West, Audra Pratt, Head Start director Danny Wells, Little Miss John, Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Princess Jessie Miller, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel. Third row from Chickasaw Lauren John, Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Princess Jessie Miller, Division of Education left, Cadence Frazier, Lola Stricklin, Jamieson Emarthle, Ashton Bierce, Damon Jefferson, Maegan administrator Lisa John, Chickasaw Junior Princess Alexis Walker, Gregory Bowens, Lt. Governor McDaniel, Jonathan Cozad, Bennita Murphy, Jacee Underwood, Madison Cook, Aiidan Goodwin, Keel, Ashli Baker, Janice Richardson, Kendra Groves, Gayle Baker, Lauri Stevenson, Cynde Lewis, Jakobi Williams and Garrett Morgan. Second row from left, Jalen Frazier, Anneli Martinez, Ahmad LaDena Parnacher, Beth Harris, Jodi Larkin, Christina Hodges and Mallori Fox. Third row, from Moore, Elizabeth Jackson, Camby PoorBuffalo, Riley Youngblood, Brianna Bess, Jacob McCurdy, left: Chasity Dofelmire, TaKiyah Jackson, Kassi Latimer, Michael Dominguez, Briley Pratt, Miranda Aubrey Fleet-Schnieder, Corbin West, Ezra Faulkenberry, Dylan Kelso, Rance Imotichey and Natalia Hernandez, Ashley Lopez, Renee Marris, Makayla Cronemeyer, Nereyda Martinez, Madison Scruggs, Jackson. Front row from left, Haylie Crewse, Madison Storkel, Justin Higdon, McKayla Bolen, Cade Katelyn Smith, Eunice Godwin, Xzavion Washington, Tayshaun Gay and Derrik Kennedy. Second Baldridge, Markus McCarty, Jacky Higdon, Ryan Hamilton, Samuel Hatton, Taylor Brown, Connor row, from left: Lathaniel Ramsey, Alexis Collins, Derek Meely, Melanie Lopez, T’marion McGee, Brantley, Paulina Gee Hicks, Anahi Romero and Kambria Welch. Kadence Love, J’Drien McGee, Kaden White, Kassie Burns, Geovanni Tellez, Deshay Stevenson, Emanuel Rivera, Cy’Nia McGee and Daliyah Qurioz. Front row, from left: Reigan Crowell, Jaden Yeager, Jaylen Thompson, Anthony Amador, Brianna Anoatubby, Madison Aylor, Mauro Salazar, Charlie Garcia, Jenna Henson, Zayda Kincannon, Aniah Officer, Maddox Burmeister, Delilah Roberts, Makyla Dixon, Mikal Brown, Marley Sanderson and Elijiah Caton.

Tishomingo Head Start Back row from left, Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Little Miss Chickasaw Lauren John, Chickasaw Princess Jessie Miller, Chickasaw Junior Princess Alexis Walker and Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel. Middle row, from left: Head Start director Danny Wells, Crispin Cardinalle, Ethan Carter, Aden Carroll, Kelsie Sulphur Head Start Thomas, Jeremiah Updegraff and Division of Education administrator Lisa John. Front row, from Back row, from left: Destiny Berryhill, Savanna Baker, Alexzander Smith, Cooper Coulson, Peyton left: Breanna Johnston, Christopher Hudson, James Dickerson, Katie Riley and Dakota Cooper. Brinson, Shalynn Hudson and Kali Loper. Middle row, from left: Education administrator Lisa John, Leslie Nieves, Rafael Ugalde, Ella Scoggins, Huston Holder, Rasey Runyan, Ambry Todd, Reagan Runyan and Head Start director Danny Wells. Front row, from left: Andrea Andres, Alexis Boyd, Randee Freeze, Emily Hays, Mariah Walls, Kali Pogue, Shane Woodruff and LaRehna Smith.

Four Chickasaw Nation Head Nation dignitaries, center direc- Head Start is a federal pro- vices and services for children throughout the Chickasaw Na- Start graduations were con- tors, supervisors, teachers and gram that serves children ages with disabilities. tion. ducted during the month of staff members congratulated three and four from income- Applications for the Head For more information about May. A total of 125 Head Start and awarded graduates during eligible families. The tribe ad- Start program are accepted at the Chickasaw Nation Head students from the Ada, Ard- the ceremonies. ministers the program in the the Chickasaw Nation Head Start program and to obtain an more, Sulphur and Tishomingo “Graduating from Head Start Chickasaw Nation. Start Centers throughout the application, contact the educa- Head Start Centers graduated. is an important milestone in a The program focuses on the service area. Applications may tion department at 580-421- Graduates from each cen- child’s life,” said Gov. Bill Anoa- family as the most important also be mailed or faxed to ap- 7711, an area Head Start center ter celebrated graduation by tubby. “We are proud of these influence in a child’s life and plicants. or visit www.Chickasaw.net. performing skits and singing students and their accomplish- offers components in educa- The Head Start program songs for family members, ments and look forward to tion, parent or guardian in- consists of four centers serv- Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public friends and guests. Chickasaw many more.” volvement, health, social ser- ing more than 200 children Affairs June 2010 education chickasaw times 23 Head Start volunteers honored for service to program

Chickasaw Nation Head Start parents and volunteers were honored during the Head Start Parent Appreciation Dinner May 10 at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Ada. The tribal Division of Educa- tion recognized parents, volun- teers and staff members from the Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and Tishomingo Head Starts. Certificates and plaques were presented to several parents and volunteers for being com- mittee members and officers, policy council representatives, top classroom and center vol- unteers, foster grandparents Division of Education administrator Lisa John presents the Head Start Division of Education administrator Lisa John presents the Head Start Parent and reading volunteers. Community Volunteer of the Year Award to Rachel Wood. Volunteer of the Year Award to Rachel Cooper. Two “Volunteer of the Year” awards were presented. Rachel the Parent Volunteer of the having the most reader volun- Start program, contact Head asaw.net. Wood received the Community Year Award. Tishomingo Head teers. Start director Danny Wells at Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public Volunteer of the Year Award Start students were recognized For more information about (580) 421-7711, an area Head Affairs and Rachel Cooper received for reading the most books and the Chickasaw Nation Head Start center or visit www.Chick- Child care providers noted Rising Chickasaw college freshmen awarded scholarships at Student Appreciation Night

Governor’s Scholarship recipients present at Student Appreciation Night are, from left, Miranda Willis, Macy Hilburn, Jordan Scott, Sara Folsom and John McAlester. Stratford day care owner Ann Wilkerson, left, receives a grant from tribal Child The Chickasaw Nation Divi- School; Nychole Brown and pool High School; Matthew Care director Michelle Key during the Provider Appreciation Dinner May 6. sion of Education recognized Cala Pickens, Ardmore High Riesen, Heritage Hall High The Chickasaw Nation Divi- Provider Grant to use for facil- several Chickasaw students at School; Aaron Moschitto, At- School; Brandon Orr, Jenks sion of Education Child Care ity improvements or education- the 2010 Student Appreciation water High School; William High School; Brooke Caudle, Department hosted the 2010 al needs. Night Tuesday, May 11 at the Davis, Blanchard High School; Joshua High School; Mara Provider Appreciation Dinner The Provider Appreciation Chickasaw Nation Community Chaylum Hogue, Brady Jen- Yatsik, Kodiak High School; May 6 at the Murray County Dinner is organized each year Center in Ada. nings and Laura Strong, Byng Jared Alexander, Desiree’ Expo Center in Sulphur, Okla. to recognize child care facili- Chickasaw students were High School; Grannon Billing- Lyon and Tyler Reeves, Latta The dinner recognized child ties within the Chickasaw Na- presented the Governor’s, Lt. sley, Cache High School; Am- High School; Joseph Johnson, care providers within the tion boundaries that provide Governor’s, Legislators’ and berleana Sweeney, Catoosa Lone Grove High School; Mor- Chickasaw Nation. care for Native American chil- Johnson O’Malley Scholarship High School; Ashley Morgan, ganThorne, MacArthur High Representatives from many dren. awards as well as Millennium C.E. Byrd High School; Jacque- School; Ashley Gorman, McKay child care facilities were in at- For additional information Scholarship awards. lyn Higdon, Chattanooga High High School; Courtney Shobe, tendance. Magician Magical Mi- about the child care program, Scholarship and award re- School; Karnie Gilliam and Moore High School; Tyler chael entertained the gathering contact child care director Mi- cipients are listed below. Robynne Lambert, Coalgate Iago, Newcastle High School; and a number of providers re- chelle Key at (580) 421-7711 or Millennium Scholarship re- High School; Brooke Cox, Adele Levine, Newton North ceived door prizes. visit www.Chickasaw.net. cipients (2.5 GPA or higher) - Duncan High School; Charissa High School; Zachary Adams, The Child Care Department $1,000: Jones, El Reno High School; Parkview Christian Academy; awarded representatives from Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public Catie Newport, Jordan Scott Cory Williamson, Geary High each facility with a Child Care Affairs and Nacobi Walker, Ada High School; Allison Wilson, Glen- see student appreciation night, page 26 24 chickasaw times education June 2010 April 2010 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients

Dakota Brownrigg education coordinator Ms. An- and was nominated by Indian lady who is very deserving of Gifted and Talented. Dakota, son of Sheila Brown- gela Martin. education coordinator Ms. An- this award.” “I plan to attend college and rigg, of Ada, Okla., “Jesse is a great student and gela Martin. Molly enjoys playing soccer, pursue a degree in performing is an April 2010 is very deserving of this hon- “Sylence is a sweet young cooking with her dad and tak- arts or information technol- recipient of the or,” said Ms. Martin. lady who does well in school ing care of her puppy. ogy,” said Nathaniel. Chickasaw Honor Jesse’s favorite subject is and athletics,” said Ms. Mar- “I plan to go to college and Matthew Stafford Club Outstand- spelling and he likes playing tin. become a famous soccer player Matthew, son of David and ing Achievement sports, going to church and Sylence’s hobbies include bas- and singer,” said Molly. Jeri Stafford, of Award in Academ- quoting famous lines from ketball, softball and track. Hunter Luna Seminole, Okla., ics. Dakota movies. “My future plans are to go Hunter, son of Paul and is an April 2010 Dakota is in the Brownrigg Jesse is a member of the to college and beauty school,” Stephanie Luna, of Sulphur, recipient of the third grade at Lat- Chickasaw Honor Club, Super- said Sylence. Okla., is an April Chickasaw Honor ta Elementary School and was intendent’s Honor Roll and has Micah Hart 2010 recipient of Club Outstand- nominated by teacher Ms. Tisha won the Stratford Student of Micah, son of Nathan Hart the Chickasaw Hon- ing Achievement Martin. the Month award. While in the and Jeannie Bar- or Club Outstand- Award in Athlet- Matthew “Dakota has a good heart and first grade, he won third place bour, of Ada, Okla., ing Achievement ics. Stafford works hard in his classes,” said in the Stratford Elementary is an April 2010 Award for Overall Matthew is in the Ms. Martin. “He has shown a lot Spelling Bee. recipient of the Student. fifth grade at Pleasant Grove of improvement in academics Zachary Driemeyer Chickasaw Honor Hunter is a fresh- Hunter Luna Elementary School and was and enjoys reading.” Zachary, son of Timothy and Club Outstand- man at Sulphur nominated by physical educa- Dakota’s hobbies include Mary Driemeyer, of ing Achievement High School and was nominat- tion teacher Ms. Bobbi Suther- video games, playing with his House Springs, Mo., Award for Film Micah Hart ed by teacher Ms. Dani Spen- land. dogs, swimming, fishing and is an April 2010 Making. cer. “Matthew has excellent watching car races. recipient of the Micah is a sopho- “Hunter is very dependable sportsmanship and is always “I love all animals and want Chickasaw Honor more at Latta High School and and helps other students in willing to help other students to be a veterinarian, so that I Club Outstand- was nominated by marketing the classroom,” said Ms. Spen- when we are learning a new can take care of them when I ing Achievement teacher Ms. Stacy Oakley. cer. “He is a talented member activity,” said Ms. Sutherland. get older,” said Dakota. Award for Law. Zachary “Micah has won awards for of the SHS band and became “He has earned the Presidential Devon Chapman Zachary is in the Driemeyer the work he has done on the a member of the SHS academ- Fitness Award and the Sports- Devon, son of Tashina Chap- fifth grade at Crest- history of the Chickasaw Na- ic team this year, where he manship Award three times man, of Ada, Okla., wood Elementary School and tion,” said Ms. Oakley. “This proved himself to be an asset this year.” is an April 2010 was nominated by teacher Ms. spring he created a video to the team.” Matthew’s favorite subjects recipient of the Cindy Kapodistrias. about texting while driving. It Hunter’s hobbies include in school are social studies and Chickasaw Honor “Zachary has always dis- was recognized in the House reading and playing video history. He also enjoys playing Club Outstand- played a high degree of integ- of Representatives and used games. He is also a member of basketball, baseball and cook- ing Achievement rity, responsibility and ambi- in the campaign for the legis- the Sulphur High School base- ing. Award for Tribal tion,” said Ms. Kapodistrias. “In lature.” ball team. “My plans are to play base- Language. Devon Chapman addition to his excellent scho- Micah is also the Oklahoma “I plan to attend college at ball at Stanford University and Devon is in the lastic accomplishment, he has State DECA videographer for the University of Oklahoma become a chef or a professor,” fourth grade at proven his leadership ability by the state multimedia show. and study meteorology,” said said Matthew. Byng Elementary School and being a positive role model to Micah’s interests include vid- Hunter. Bradley Stick was nominated by teacher’s his peers.” eography, art and writing. He Nathaniel Rodgers Bradley, son of Tammi Stick, aide and bus driver Ms. Tawana also volunteers for March of Nathaniel, son of Preston and of Ada, Okla., is an Tow nsend. “In March I went to the state Dimes and Relay for Life. Debbie Rodgers, of April 2010 recipient “Devon recently placed third capitol to receive the Glory of “My future plans are to at- Ada, Okla., is an of the Chickasaw in the group category at the Missouri Award for law,” said tend film school at UCLA and April 2010 recipient Honor Club Out- University of Oklahoma Lan- Zachary. “I toured the capitol become a film maker and mov- of the Chickasaw standing Achieve- guage Fair,” said Ms. Townsend. and sat in the chair of a repre- ie director,” said Micah. Honor Club Out- ment Award for “He is trusted by his peers and sentative.” Molly Humphrey standing Achieve- Tribal Language. is the type of student you can The Glory of Missouri Award Molly, daughter of Randy ment Award in Bradley is a Bradley Stick be proud of.” is presented by the Missouri Humphrey and Sheila Cobb, Music. Nathaniel freshman at Byng Devon enjoys sports, playing House of Representatives. of Stratford, Okla., Nathaniel is in Rodgers Junior High and with his friends and watching Zachary’s hobbies include is an April 2010 the eighth grade was nominated by Indian edu- WWE SmackDown. He also par- playing the cello and guitar, recipient of the at Latta Junior High and was cation coordinator Ms. Stepha- ticipates in Byng gymnastics fishing and swimming. He Chickasaw Honor nominated by music teacher nie DelFrate. and the Byng Chickasaw class. also enjoys reading and play- Club Outstand- Ms. Debbie Allen. “Bradley is a very intelligent Jesse Clark ing with his friends. ing Achievement “Nathaniel is a team player young man and is serious Jesse, son of Trevor and Kris- Sylence Gore Award in Academ- and does whatever it takes to about his education,” said Ms. ti Clark, of Strat- Sylence, daughter of Daniel ics. Molly make the entire music ensem- DelFrate. “He placed second in ford, Okla., is an Gore and Jennifer Molly is in the Humphrey ble successful,” said Ms. Allen. the spoken language category April 2010 recipient Edwards, of Strat- fourth grade at “He enjoys helping his peers at the University of Oklahoma of the Chickasaw ford, Okla., is an Stratford Elementary School and is developing a greater ap- Language Fair and received Honor Club Out- April 2010 recipient and was nominated by Indian preciation for culture and mu- the Byng Johnson O’Malley standing Achieve- of the Chickasaw education coordinator Ms. An- sic.” Outstanding Male Student ment Award for Honor Club Out- gela Martin. Nathaniel’s hobbies are his Award.” Overall Student. Jesse Clark standing Achieve- “Molly is a very hard worker computer, listening to music, Bradley’s hobbies are playing Jesse is in the ment Award in Sylence Gore and has been in the Chicka- playing video games and learn- golf and running. second grade at Academics. saw Honor Club since second ing to play the guitar. He is a Stratford Elementary School Sylence is in the fifth grade grade,” said Ms. Martin. “She is member of the Chickasaw Hon- see outstanding achievement award re- and was nominated by Indian at Stratford Elementary School a polite and thoughtful young or Club and Latta Junior High cipients, page 25 June 2010 education chickasaw times 25 Rehabilitation of hearing issue meets with success Indian teacher makes her way back to first love - the classroom ty communicating effectively She worked with her vocational stacles because of a disability,” with her students due to her rehabilitation counselor to find said Ms. Wilson. hearing loss. Consequently, she the assistive technology she The Chickasaw Nation Vo- began to develop anxiety and needed to help her perform the cational Rehabilitation De- depression issues due to the essential functions of her job. partment works closely with way her hearing loss was im- The vocational rehabilitation participants to create an indi- pacting her ability to interact department was able to help vidualized plan that will help at school and at home. Ms. Hess purchase a Frequency achieve goals of employment. “One of the most difficult Modulated Hearing Enhancer. The department served more challenges Paula has faced was The volume-controlled hearing than 300 American Indians the hearing loss that, at one enhancer is connected to the with disabilities in 2009. point, almost led to her leaving consumer’s hearing aids and The vocational rehabilitation her position as a teacher, which can be worn around her neck department provides several she loves,” said vocational re- or placed on a table depending forms of assistance including habilitation director Michelle on her particular needs at the individual vocational guid- Wilson. “Instead of resigning, moment. ance and counseling, direct job she began to look for help.” “After I started using the FM placement, college assistance After rehabilitation, Paula Hess is back in the classroom doing what she loves Ms. Hess was evaluated by Hearing Enhancer, communi- and medical evaluations, just - helping students. the Carl Albert Indian Health cation is much more effective to name a few. For more infor- Facility Audiology Department, with my students,” Ms. Hess mation about these services, Paula Hess, a 58-year-old citi- back to doing what she loves. which determined surgery was said. “Even interacting socially please contact the Chickasaw zen of the Muscogee Creek Na- “I am very appreciative to the not an option to correct her with people is so much easier Nation Vocational Rehabilita- tion, has always had a love for Chickasaw Nation Vocational hearing loss. They referred her with the use of the enhancer.” tion Department at 580-421- teaching and has been a teach- Rehabilitation Department to the vocational rehabilita- “The department is extreme- 7711 or visit www.Chickasaw. er most of her life. When Ms. for the assistance provided in tion department for assistance ly proud of Ms. Hess for over- net. Hess developed hearing loss in improving my overall quality with adjusting to her new dis- coming the adversity she has Contributed by Sabrina Johnson, Public 2008, it was the Chickasaw Na- of life, both in and out of the ability. faced and sees her as a shin- Affairs tion Vocational Rehabilitation classroom,” said Ms. Hess. Ms. Hess was determined to ing example to others who are Department that helped her get Ms. Hess was having difficul- continue her teaching career. struggling to overcome ob-

continued Outstanding Achievement Award Recipients | from page 24 “After high school I plan to maintaining good grades,” said low in that tradition.” “I love playing sports and be- imaginative, industrious and join the Air Force,” said Brad- Ms. Watson. “As a freshman, he Timothy Tharp ing part of a team,” said Timo- talented,” said Mr. McDonald. ley. served as president of the In- Timothy, son of Keith and thy. “He is one of the most mature Taylor Swanek dian Student Association and Lisa Tharp, of Jeremiah Weeden students I have taught and will Taylor, son of Kimber Taylor, has been a great leader.” Fruitvale, Texas, Jeremiah, son of experience much success in his of Stillwater, Okla., Taylor enjoys reading, lis- is an April 2010 Gary and Cheryl life.” is an April 2010 tening to his iPod, hanging recipient of the Weeden, of Coal- Jeremiah serves as the presi- recipient of the out with friends and family Chickasaw Honor gate, Okla., is an dent of the student council and Chickasaw Honor and playing sports. He is on Club Outstand- April 2010 recipient is involved in FFA and 4-H. He Club Outstand- the football and track team at ing Achievement of the Chickasaw enjoys showing pigs and goats. ing Achievement his school. In addition, he is a Award in Athlet- Timothy Tharp Honor Club Out- He also won first place for sing- Award for Overall member of the First Christian ics. standing Achieve- Jeremiah ing Choctaw hymns at the Uni- Student. Taylor Swanek Church Disciples of Christ and Timothy is in the sixth grade ment Award in Weeden versity of Oklahoma Language Taylor is a fresh- is active in the church’s youth at Grace Christian School and FFA. Fair. man at Stillwater group. was nominated by coach Mr. Jeremiah is in the eighth “My goal for the future is to Junior High and was nomi- “My future goals are to at- Tyler Yates. grade at Wallace Byrd Middle be a leader in tribal affairs,” nated by teacher Ms. Allison tend college at Oklahoma State “Timothy is a bright, out- School and was nominated by said Jeremiah. Watson. University,” said Taylor. “My standing young athlete,” said agriculture education instruc- “Taylor is active at our school, great uncle, Charles F. Lester, Mr. Yates. “He puts forth a lot of tor Mr. Gary McDonald. participating in extracurricular was the first Pistol Pete mascot effort and was an asset to our “Jeremiah is an excellent Contributed by Sabrina Johnson, Public clubs and sports, while also at OSU and I would love to fol- basketball team this season.” scholar and has proven to be Affairs

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Chickasaw student and vio- ships and continuing music op- Katie is also a student of into something that was a little linist Katie Barrick has received portunities. the Chickasaw Summer Arts more classical,” she said. a scholarship from the Okla- Festival scholarships have Academy and is one of many The Oklahoma International homa International Bluegrass allowed Katie to take special students who have seen posi- Bluegrass Festival was estab- Festival, Inc. lessons and travel to other ar- tive results from the camp. lished in 1996 with a mission “I’m very excited to receive eas for camps that expand her Earlier this year, Katie and 10 of organizing a world-class fes- this scholarship again,” Katie knowledge of the genre. other Arts Academy composi- tival, supporting the bluegrass said. “The Oklahoma Interna- In addition to receiving the tion students had the opportu- industry in Oklahoma and edu- tional Bluegrass Festival pro- financial scholarship, Katie nity to have their music played cating the people of Oklahoma vides great opportunities for was invited to perform at the by Juilliard-trained group and beyond about bluegrass young musicians to explore festival this October. ETHEL and recorded onto CD music. bluegrass.” “That’s one of the coolest for national distribution. Katie is the daughter of Ro- This scholarship marks the things about the scholarship,” Katie was glad to bring a lit- land and Melissa Barrick, of fourth Katie has received. she said, “getting to perform tle bluegrass influence to the Calera, Okla. The Oklahoma International and interact with so many mu- project. Katie Barrick Bluegrass Festival supports sicians that have been playing “It was exciting to add my Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media youth through music scholar- bluegrass forever.” compositions for the fiddle relations.

continued Student Appreciation Night | from page 23 Samantha Wilcox, Poteet High cipients (3.95 GPA of higher) Morgan Thorne, MacArthur ara Douglas, Westmoore High - $350: School; Corey Vaughan, Rose - $500: High School; John McAlester, School; Janis Taliaferro, Word Catie Newport, Ada High Hill High School; Stephanie Jordan Scott, Ada High McAlester High School; Ash- of Life Academy; Miranda Wil- School; Samuel Collins, Allen Phillips, Sallisaw High School; School; Aaron Moschitto, At- ley Gorman, McKay High lis, Wynnewood High School High School; Tanner Hudson, Amanda Brown, S&S Consoli- water High School; Grannon School; Brandon Tolbert, McK- and Tessa Henry, Yukon High Davis High School; Hanna Brad- dated High School; Shianna Billingsley, Cache High School; inney High School; Tyler Iago, School bury, Hotchkiss High School; Burris, Sequoyah High School; Abbey Johnson, Carlton J. Kell Newcastle High School; Brett Lt. Governor’s Scholarship Adele Levine, Newton North Kayla Wood and Elizabeth High School; Jacquelyn Higdon, Bigbie, Norman North High recipients (3.90 GPA or higher) High School and Myla Helm, Yochum, Tishomingo High Chattanooga High School; An- School; Katherine Underwood, - $400: Stratford High School School; Luke Norton, Velma- drew Meredith, Claremore High Northeast Academy; Samantha Hayley Walsh, Brazoswood Johnson O’Malley Scholar- Alma High School; Jennifer School; Brooke Cox, Duncan Wilcox, Poteet High School; Eric High School; Cory William- ship recipients - $300: McCreary and Jordan McCrea- High School; Erin Davis, Du- McGowen, Purcell High School; son, Geary High School; De- Brady Jennings, Byng High ry, Waco High School; Macy Hil- rant High School; Carley Yates, Chad Stephens, Putnam City siree’ Lyon, Latta High School; School and Macy Hilburn, Wa- burn, Wapanucka High School; Edmond North High School; North H.S.; Shianna Burris, Hullinger Luke, Norman High panucka High School Sean Dunn, Western Branch Samantha Wilson, Eufaula Sequoyah High School; Hai- School; Garrett Goldsby, Pur- Summer scholarship and High School; Miara Douglas, High School; Matthew Riesen, ley Maytubby, Stockdale High cell High School; Aaron White, grant applications are due June Westmoore High School; Sara Heritage Hall High School; School; Markie Laferney, Tuttle R. L. Paschal High School; 15. For more information about Folsom, Wayne High School; Andrea Williams, Huntington High School; Jennifer McCrea- Dara Herndon, SW Christian scholarships and grants, con- Janis Taliaferro, Word of Life High School; Mara Yatsik, Ko- ry and Jordan McCreary, Waco Academy and Maycee Long, tact the division of education at Academy and Miranda Willis, diah High School; Sara Miller, High School; Macy Hilburn, Tuttle High School 580-421-7711. Wynnewood High School Latta High School; Tawsha Ma- Wapanucka High School; Sara Legislators’ Scholarship re- Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public Governor’s Scholarship re- this, Lone Grove High School; Folsom, Wayne High School; Mi- cipients (3.85 GPA or higher) Affairs

This could be you! HOME Tribute to Brother John Green H Home where he grew up Honesty was his name Honor he taught boy scouts Chickasaw Citizen His Mom and Dad he loved.

O Only he knew the pain Over time and time he gave On and on he strived Only thinking of others.

M Made the most out of the least Much he gave to others Magnetic in his personality Manly in thoughts and actions

E Everyday his eyes on the sparrow Chickasaw Princesses from left, Jr. Miss Chickasaw Alexis Walker, Little Miss Eager always to help others Chickasaw Lauren John and Miss Chickasaw Jessie Miller. Endless love for his children For more information about the Chickasaw Princess Pro- Each day he honored his bride. gram contact: Mary Hartley, Princess Program Coordinator, (580) 272-7710 or email [email protected] By his sister: Margie Testerman June 2010 chickasaw times 27 Student panel helps teachers understand needs Educators study techniques to connect with Indian students EDMOND, Okla. – The chal- ing students succeed and con- sented a lecture on leadership lenges and opportunities teach- tinue their education. through education; Russ Tall ers encounter when interacting “Many Native American stu- Chief, who spoke on the role with Native American students dents are first-generation col- of American Indian art in edu- are diverse and often stimulat- lege students,” he said, “so it’s cation; and Chickasaw Nation ing. How to better connect with easy for them to be discouraged Division of Arts and Humani- those students is a discussion and be lost in the shuffle.” ties administrator Lona Barrick gaining momentum in the Robin Williams, a panelist who spoke on “The State of Cre- country. and University of Oklahoma ativity and Arts Leadership.” More than 50 educators from student, said the tight-knit Participants also enjoyed across Oklahoma met May 22 to family unit of most Native “make and take” sessions discuss teaching and working Americans can also benefit a where they gained hands-on with Native American students. child’s education. experience in traditional crafts The sixth annual American In- “It’s so important to involve such as leather pouches and dian Learners Conference was the students’ families in their clay platters. conducted at the University of education,” she said. The conference is co-spon- Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Pat Kopepasah, secretary sored by the Chickasaw Nation, The conference helps teach- of the Anadarko (OK) Pub- the Choctaw Nation, the Musco- ers examine the relationships lic Schools Indian Education gee (Creek) Nation, the Kiowa between American Indian stu- program, said the conference Nation, the American Indian dents and their teachers, ad- broadened her perspective re- Cultural Center and Museum, ministrators and curricula. garding Native American stu- Oklahoma Center for Arts New this year was a Student dents. Education, and the Oklahoma Leadership Panel consisting “It has been helpful to realize Folklife Council. of Native American university there are so many variations For more information on students. just among the tribes within future conferences, visit the Kyle Gardner, a Choctaw/Co- the state,” she said, “and they Oklahoma Center for Arts Ed- manche student at East Central all have different backgrounds ucation’s website at www.ocae. (OK) University and a member to work with.” net. Chickasaw Nation art instructor Trina Jones guides American Indian Learners of the student panel, said Na- Other special sessions in- Conference teachers in a make and take craft session. The session was one of tive American role models and cluded Seminole Nation Chief Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media many during the conference to give educators ideas on how to connect with support were essential in help- Enoch Kelly Haney, who pre- relations. their Native American students.

Doug Strickland Eric Strickland Owner/Consultant Owner/Operations Manager

HORSESHOEING Shawn Williams (580) 622-2876: (580) 320-3125: (580) 622-3316 Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur Area Chickasaw Citizen 28 chickasaw times June 2010 OKC Wolfpack takes championship in 3rd Annual Chickasaw Foundation T-Ball Tournament The Chickasaw Foundation’s Garrett Britt and Garrett Hu- 3rd Annual T-Ball Tournament mann. was played April 30 – May 1, The Seminole Knockouts 2010 at Kiwanis Baseball Park were runners-up and received in Ada, Oklahoma. Kennedy a plaque, bat bags, a catcher’s Brown, Chairman of the Chick- kit and “Runner-Up” t-shirts. asaw Foundation, set the first Team members included Dako- pitch. ta Duncan, Noah Smith, Justin Participating teams included Mack, Austin Payn, Gavin Mor- the Cardinals, Lil Sluggers, The ris, Gahe Fiegener, Kailas Mack, Naturals, Lil Twisters, Wanette Jaedon Hennen, Timmy Bur- Tigers, Seminole Heat, Semi- den, Hunter Gates and Halen nole Knockouts, Stonewall Itsy Numnelley. Bitsy Horns and the Oklahoma In third place were the Nat- The Most Valuable Players (MVP) were City Wolf Pack. The Most Valu- urals. The team received a from left, Zane Chavez representing able Players (MVP) were Timmy plaque and a bag of coupons the Seminole Knockouts for defense Chickasaw Foundation 3rd Annual T-Ball Tournament champions, Oklahoma Burden of the Oklahoma City from various sponsors. Team and Timmy Burden of the Oklahoma City Wolf Pack. Wolf Pack for offense and Zane members included Tallen Bag- City Wolf Pack for offense. Chavez representing the Semi- well, Cooper Christian, Jackson nole Knockouts for defense. Swopes, Brodie Straubus, Erik Each player received a medal. Hatton, Jakob Hisaw, Wyatt Nikki Nelson named Chickasaw Foundation ‘Student of the Month’ Tournament champions were Knickmeyer, Kaleb Goodwin, Nikki Nelson has been named Nikki has participated in in April. She credits Upward the Oklahoma City Wolf Pack. Walker Chandler, Reece Jor- April 2010 “Stu- many volunteer activities while Bound with her desire to attend The team received a plaque, dan, Carson Abbott and Nik dent of the Month.” attending the Chickasaw Foun- college, learning to become a bat bags, bats, a catcher’s kit Schroeder. She is a senior at dation Upward Bound. She is leader and finding her voice. and “Champion” t-shirts. Team Contests in base-running, ac- Velma-Alma High involved in the Velma-Alma Her future plans include at- members included Gabe Henry, curacy throwing and a home- Tristan Aduddell, Carson Hen- run derby were conducted School and has High School band, color guard tending Murray State College nessee, Isaac Vaughn, Jackson during the tournament. Partici- been a member of and academic team. this summer and then trans- Sprayberry, Evan Hamilton, pants received a ribbon while Upwa rd Bou nd Nikki represented the Up- ferring to Cameron University Zane Chavez, Tyler Koonce, those placing 1st-3rd in each since she was a Nikki Nelson ward Bound at the leadership in the fall. Cade Erickson, Brady Clifton, event received a medal. freshman. conference in Oklahoma City Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound students volunteer for Children’s Fair, attend leadership conference

Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound students participating in one of the many activities provided at the annual Children’s Fair.

The Chickasaw Foundation The Annual Upward Bound Upward Bound students re- Student Leadership Conference cently took part in National was April 9-10 at the Crowne Volunteer Month by donat- Plaza Hotel in Oklahoma City. Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound Student Leadership Council. ing their time for the Annual Twelve students, chosen by Chickasaw Nation Children’s their academic advisors with the state to become acquainted, leadership qualities and team- Conference will benefit the stu- Fair April 24. criteria such as their GPA level followed by a dance. The next building activities. dents in future aspirations as Students worked various and participation in Upward morning students participated The knowledge and experi- well as the upcoming Upward booths and tables that offered Bound monthly activities, par- in a number of workshops fo- ence from the annual Upward Bound summer session. a wide assortment of arts and ticipated in a two-day confer- cused on the demonstration of Bound Student Leadership crafts for children including ence sponsored by the Pan- face-painting, dough creating, handle State University Upward colored sugar art and a favor- Bound. Prior to the opening America the Beautiful Fund grant to Foundation ite - fishing for healthy snacks. banquet, which featured key- The Chickasaw Foundation utilized by the Chickasaw Na- promote the benefits of vegeta- Throughout April, the students note speakers Jaime Ortiz and has received a grant from the tion Community Garden pro- ble and flower growing. have been learning the impor- Molly O’Conner, the students America the Beautiful Fund, gram. Educational tours are given tance of giving back to one’s were given a campus-wide tour Washington, D.C. The grant is This program is active with throughout the year at the community through volunteer- of the University of Central for free seeds to community the Chickasaw Nation seniors, horticultural site to show each ing as well its potential signifi- Oklahoma. The banquet was groups striving to better our needy Chickasaw citizens, local person can make a positive im- cance when applying for schol- preceded by a breakout session, world through gardening. community and school groups pact on nature by being a good arships and to institutions for to allow the students from Up- The grant received by the and other Native American citi- steward of the earth. higher learning. ward Bound programs across Chickasaw Foundation will be zens. The program’s goal is to June 2010 chickasaw times 29 Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children in four communities

The Chickasaw Nation Nutrition a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. Besides these, the Nutrition Services Services Department will participate Lunch will be served from noon – – noon Department also serves two residential in the U.S. Department of Agriculture 12:30 p.m. Ardmore sites: (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. Chickasaw Nation Old Community Plainview High School, 1140 South Camp Survivor at Camp Classen and Through this program, meals will be Center, 520 East Arlington Plainview Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound provided to all children between the July 6 – 7 and July 21 - 23 July 15 – 17 Program at Murray State College ages of one and 18, without charge, at Lunch will be served from noon – A snack will be provided from 2 – For more information, please contact the dates/times listed for the following 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Debbie Zachary at (580) 272-5368. sites, including the first ever daily feed- A snack will be provided from 3 – In accordance with Federal law and ing site in Glenwood Park, Ada. 3:30 p.m. Tishomingo U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Ada Ada High School Football Field, 223 Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Boys this institution is prohibited from dis- Glenwood Park, 825 W. 10th W. 18th and Girls Club, 997 South Byrd criminating on the basis of race, color, June 1 – July 30 (excluding July 5) July 8 -10 June 7 – July 30 national origin, sex, age, or disability. Lunch will be served from 12:30 – 1 Breakfast will be served from 10 – Breakfast will be served from 8:30 – 9 (Not all prohibited bases apply to all p.m. 10:30 a.m. a.m. programs.) To file a complaint of dis- Camp Ground of the Free Will Baptist A snack will be provided from 3 – A snack will be provided from 3 – crimination, write USDA, Director, Of- Church, 8894 State Highway 3W 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. fice of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whit- June 7 – 11 and June 21 – 25 Chickasaw Nation Family Life Cen- ten Building, 1400 Independence Av- Breakfast will be served from 8 – 8:30 ter, 229 West Seabrook Road Sulphur enue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 a.m. July 15 - 17 Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Boys and or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). Lunch will be served from noon – Breakfast will be served from 10 – Girls Club, 1021 West 9th Street USDA is an equal opportunity provider 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. June 7 – July 30 and employer. Chickasaw Nation Education Build- Chickasaw Nation Youth and Family Breakfast will be served from 8:30 – 9 Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal media ing, 300 Rosedale Services Grounds, 229 West Seabrook a.m. relations. June 28 – July 2 Road A snack will be provided from 3 – Breakfast will be served from 8 – 8:30 Aug. 21 3:30 p.m. CHICKASAW COMMUNITY COUNCILS and EVENTS For a complete listing of Chickasaw Nation camps, academies and other events visit www.chickasaw.net OKLAHOMA TISHOMINGO LOUISIANA ADA Rabies Clinic Northern Louisiana Chickasaws Adult Tennis June 17, (580) 622-2888 Quarterly Meetings- Monroe, LA June 14-17, (580) 310-6620 Chickasaw Outreach, 866-466-1481 Summer Film Series OBI Blood Drive June 18, (580) 371-3351 NEW ENGLAND July 2, (580) 436-3980 New England Chickasaws Rabies Clinic Quarterly Meetings- Enfield, CT June 24, (580) 622-2888 Chickasaw Outreach, 866-466-1481 ARDMORE Community Crop Walk Rabies Clinic NEW MEXICO June 12, (580) 310-6620 July 1, (580) 622-2888 New Mexico Chickasaw Community Council Quarterly Meetings- Albuquerque, NM CONNERVILLE Summer Film Series Vadare Cornelison, 505-332-1776 Connerville Area Chickasaw Community Council July 23, (580) 371-3351 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. NORTH CAROLINA Tony Poe, 580-421-4994 Johnston County Chickasaw Community Council Chickasaws of North Carolina 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m., every other month Quarterly Meetings- Fayetteville, NC KINGSTON Ann Fink, 580-371-3351 Chickasaw Outreach, 866-466-1481 Chickasaws of Texoma Quarterly Meetings at 6:30 p.m. ARIZONA OREGON/WASHINGTON Ruth McAdoo, (580) 564-6803 Chickasaws of Arizona Pacific Northwest Chickasaw Community Council Quarterly meetings- Phoenix, AZ Quarterly Meetings- Portland, OR Marshall County Chickasaw Community Council Angie Ott, 480-834-7309 Kim Factor, 503-819-3097 or Rena Smith, 503-543- 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. 7401 Sarah Lea, (580) 564-4570 CALIFORNIA Inland Empire/Desert Cities Chickasaw Community TEXAS KULLIHOMA Council Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas Stomp Dance Quarterly Meetings-Ontario, CA 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m.- Austin, TX July 23, (580) 332-8685 William Chandler, 714-604-5224 Gene Thompson, 512-258-7919

NEWCASTLE Northern California Chickasaw Citizen Connection Chickasaw Community Council of South Texas Northern Pontotoc Chickasaw Community Council Chickasaw Outreach, 866-466-1481 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m.- San Antonio, TX 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Michele Moody, 210-492-2288 Todd Griffith, 405-615-1303 COLORADO Chickasaw Community Council of Colorado North Texas Chickasaw Community Council OKLAHOMA CITY Quarterly Meetings- Denver area 3rd Saturday at 2:00 p.m.- Dallas/Fort Worth Area, OKC Metro Chickasaw Community Council Stephen Bingham, 303-377-4637 TX 1st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. John C. Atkins, 972-271-0692 Linda O’Hagan, 405-350-3311 KANSAS Chickasaw Community Council of Wichita Texarkana Chickasaws PURCELL Quarterly Meetings- Wichita, KS Quarterly Meetings- Texarkana, TX Purcell Chickasaw Community Council Lynn Stumblingbear, 316-945-9219 or Pam Harjo, Chickasaw Outreach, 866-466-1481 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. 316-393-0696 John Hobbs, 405-922-3926 30 chickasaw times Chickasaw Graduates June 2010 Tyler E. Reeves Nacobi Chantau Walker

Tyler E. Reeves is a 2010 graduate of Lat- Nacobi Chantau Walker is a 2010 gradu- ta High School, Ada, Okla. He is the son of ate of Ada High School, Ada, Okla. She is Brian and Tracie Carter and the late Steven the daughter of Darrell and Johnna R. (El- D. Reeves. He is the grandson of Doyle and lis) Walker. She is the granddaughter of Glenda Crowell, Roger Reeves and Maca- JoAnn Ellis, Clif and Linda Ellis, and Bob lyen Duke and the late Willie Wade Duke. and Sally Graham. Tyler graduated with honors from Latta Nacobi was a member of Business Pro- High School. He is a member of the Nation- fessionals of America (BPA) and the Native al Honor Society and carried a 4.0 Grade American Club for three years. She was Point Average (GPA) for the last two years. the Title VII representative for her last He participated in Distributive Education two years of high school and a member of Clubs of America (DECA), varsity basket- Family, Career and Community Leaders of ball for two years and varsity baseball for America (FCCLA), and served as vice-president of Technology Student Associa- four years. He and his teammates made tion (TSA) for two years. Nacobi was a member of Ada High School ProStart state appearances seven times in the last (culinary program), Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi youth leadership program, Faculty eight seasons (fall and spring). Honor Roll, and served as captain of the Ada High Couganns who were the Tyler plans to attend Cowley County State Pom Champions for Class 5A Mix (last two years). She was a Sweetheart Community College, Arkansas City, Kan., for the American Heart Association’s Sweetheart Program of Oklahoma City on a baseball scholarship to major in busi- during her junior year, and served as Junior Miss Chickasaw during her ness. He will pitch for the Cowley County freshman year. She danced for Central Oklahoma Dance Center in Ada for 16 Tigers. years. Nacobi received the Outstanding Family & Consumer Science Student award, and an award for the Couganns earning their state championship. She is a recipient of the Chickasaw Nation Millennium Scholarship. Carla Pickens She plans to attend East Central University, Ada. Carla Pickens is a 2010 graduate of Ard- Christopher Bryant Little more High School, Ardmore, Okla. She is the daughter of Cordelia Pickens and Calvin Pickens. She is the granddaughter of Verlene Christopher Bryant Little is a 2010 gradu- Jackson and Tennie Kendricks. ate of Longmont High School, Longmont, She will graduate with a 3.4 Grade Point Colo. He is the son of Leslie G. Nichols and Average and 12 concurrent college hours. William C. “Chuck” Little. He is the grand- Carla’s achievement include: perfect atten- son of the late Gordon Lamar Nichols and dance 2008-2009, Chickasaw Governor’s Dorathy A. Nichols, of Edmond, Okla., and Honor Club 1997-2010, Principal’s Honor Judith A. Little and Howard W. Little, Ma- Roll, Johnson O’Malley Awards 1997-2010, drid, N.Y. varsity cheer 2008-2010 (captain), basketball Christopher earned several academic 2006-2008, concurrent student at Ardmore awards including five academic letters, hon- Higher Education Center. She was invlolved ors roll for all semesters of high school, cer- in the Native American Club, National Junior tificates for earning “A” grades in Advanced Honor Society, student council representa- Placement Chemistry and Advanced Place- tive, Family Career Community Leaders of ment Physics and four Principal’s Award for America (FCCLA). She was a member of Ard- receiving a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) more’s Young Women’s Leadership program. in a semester. He attended the Legacy and Her community service included: Ardmore Village Lodge, HFV Wilson Com- Leadership Conference at Oklahoma State munity Center, and Ardmore soup kitchen. University in February 2009 and the 2009 She has been accepted at the University of Oklahoma and will attend to Indigenous Alliance Program University of pursue a degree in dentistry. Colorado at Boulder and was awarded the “Outstanding Participation” achievement. He has been on the Chickasaw Nation’s Honor Roll for all semesters of high school and middle school. He is a three-time winner of Most Improved Stu- dent from 1st semester to 2nd semester. In addition to maintaining excellent grades, he works as a swim instructor and lifeguard for the City of Longmont. Johnny Frost He was named Rookie Lifeguard of the Year in 2008. He volunteers to teach ad- vanced swim techniques to young adults and to tutor students in honors math and science courses. In 2006-2008, he volunteered to coach and referee for the Johnny Frost is a 2010 graduate of Pauls Upwards Bound Youth Basketball League. His senior year he was awarded the Valley High School, Pauls Valley, Okla. He is Outstanding Achievement in physical education. His extracurricular activities the son of Vernon and Tina Frost. He is the included playing basketball for Longmont High School, participating in Fel- grandson of Ray and Linda Frost and the late lowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), golfing and snowboarding. Joe and Edith McElhaney. His plans are to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver to major in Johnny has attended the Pauls Valley School forensic science with an emphasis in physics and ballistics. System since pre-kindergarten. He plans to continue his work at his job at Standridge Tire Center. His plans are to attend a trade school to work in the field of powerlines. June 2010 Chickasaw Graduates chickasaw times 31 Michelle Marie Kellner Samuel Frazier Michelle Marie Kellner is a 2010 gradu- ate of Salt River High School, Scottsdale, Samuel Frazier is a 2010 graduate of Del Ariz. She is the daughter of Shanon Shaw. City High School, Del City, Okla. He is the She is the sister to Jennifer and Alia. She son of Lamont and Jeanne Frazier. He is the is the granddaughter of David and Marilyn grandson of Mary and Jerry Murphy, Shir- Kellner and the great-granddaughter of ley Wapskineh, Jack Frazier and the late Tonopah Colbert. Morris Ned, Jr. He is the great-grandson of Michelle has been involved with the Ari- Homer and Rena Ned. zona Renaissance Festival, Mayors Court, Samuel is a member of Glorieta Bap- Royal Court and Pleasure Feast Hall Tower. tist Church, Oklahoma City. He ran cross She lettered in cheerleader, cheer captain country for four years and a member of and Salt River MVP Cheerleader. She attend- the track team for three years. He served ed pow wows and participated as a fancy as class president, a member of National shawl dancer. She was a member of the Honor Society, named Outstanding Indian Principal’s Honor Roll, Chickasaw Nation Honor Club, received the Chickasaw Male by Changing Wind Society and the Nation Outstanding Achievement Award, named student of the semester for Oklahoma Pow-Wow Club. He is a scholar- choir, U.S. History, English, Science, a member of the yearbook staff, photog- ship recipient from the American Indian raphy, senior advisory board, JROTC Staff Sergeant, JROTC Rifle Drill Team, Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma City and delegate of Salt River High School to attend American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Men of Distinction. Arizona Girls State at the University of Arizona. She attended the Scottsdale His plans are to attend college. Community College summer dance program and Scottsdale Community Col- lege advance dance program. She earned her SSI Scuba certificate, SCUBA spe- cialty diver, underwater environment, underwater photographer, night diver, and SCUBA Rescue Diver certification. Daniel Ryan Her plans are to attend college. Her family is very proud of her and all her accomplishments! Semrad

Samantha Wilcox Daniel Ryan Semrad is a 2010 graduate of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. He Samantha Wilcox is a 2010 graduate of is the son of Phillip and Susie Semrad. Poteet High School, Mesquite, Texas. She is Daniel received his bachelor of science the daughter of Winn and Jana Wilcox, of degree in sociology. Daniel wore his Chick- Sunnyvale, Texas. She is the granddaughter asaw Honors sash during the graduation of Barbara Barbour and Barry Straughn. ceremony. Samantha is a Commended National His plans are to attend dental school. Merit Scholar with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0/4.0. She is ranked eighth out of a class of 341. She played varsity basketball and belongs to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Her community service in- cluded World Changers Mission Trip. Chase Aaron Meister She plans to attend Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., as a Cornell Traditional Fellow A Chickasaw student has recently earned recipient (select group representing less his bachelor’s degree and will enter law than four percent of the undergraduate school this fall. populatin who have outstanding achieve- Chase Aaron Meister graduated magna ments in paid work, community service cum laude from Arizona State University’s and academics). She plans to major in in- Dell Webb College of Engineering and ternational studies and art history. Construction Management in December. Mr. Meister will begin his legal studies in September at Arizona State’s Sandra Day O’Conner School of Law. He will Tara Smithee participate in the Indian Legal Program, a degree certificate program specializing in Tara Smithee is a 2010 graduate of Stan- Native American law. ford University earning a bachelor of sci- Mr. Meister and fellow Arizona State ence degree in earth systems with a focus graduate Hillary Johnson were married in oceans. She is the daughter of Carolyn in January. Mrs. Meister graduated magna and Ken Smithee (descendants of the Love cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Family). psychology. After graduation Tara will continue her Mr. Meister is the great-great-great- education at Stanford University to pursue grandson of Chickasaw leader Edmond a master’s degree. She plans to work in Pickens. His great-grandparents, Charles oceanography. Ambrose Burns and Mollies Pickens, were original enrollees. She would like to live in Oklahoma for He is the son of Richard B. Meister, M.D., of Sacramento, Calif. some time after college to give back to the tribe in whatever aspect she can. 32 chickasaw times June 2010 Recording of Chickasaw student composers to be released June 29

OSHTALI, featuring the would make an intriguing proj- tion at the Chickasaw Summer composers participated in all winner of a contest conducted works of 11 Chickasaw Sum- ect. Arts Academy in 2008 and ‘09, aspects of the album recording by the Chickasaw Nation Divi- mer Arts Academy students, is “These stu- under the from start to finish. sion of Arts and Humanities set to be released June 29. dent works tutelage of According to 13-year old Au- and Thunderbird Records. This CD, featuring the Gram- captured my Ch ickasaw brey Halford, having ETHEL re- Miss Milligan participates in my-nominated string Quartet attention by compos- cord her compositions, entitled a program of the Division of ETHEL, will mark the first al- b ot h t h e i r er-in-resi- Stages and Lullaby, was a once- Arts and Humanities designed bum release in history with c o m p l e x i t y dence, Je- in-a-lifetime opportunity. to encourage young artists. works exclusively by American and their sim- rod Impich- “It was a great experience Chickasaw Summer Arts Indian student composers. plicity,” Bise chaachaaha’ to get to work with a group of Academy students from “We are very proud of these said. “These Tate. such prestige,” she said. across the state took part in incredibly talented students,” student com- “It’s a life- ETHEL is dedicated to play- the ETHEL recording project. said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “Our positions are c h a n g i n g ing contemporary music and Students involved in the proj- goal was to inspire these stu- surprisingly experience has worked with young Ameri- ect include Kate Duty, Aubrey dents to pursue their dreams. sophisticat- because two can Indian composers before. Halford, Jonothan Bomboy Now they are the ones offering ed, and they years ago, “We’ve been so enriched and Courtney Parchcorn, all of inspiration to other students as bring a heri- they wrote by the people, cultures, and Ada; Dylan Bennett, Norman; they live out the dream of shar- tage and point of view to the their first piece ever,” Mr. Tate sounds of the Chickasaw Na- John McAlester, McAlester; ing their compositions with the music unlike anything we are said. “And now they’re releas- tion that we feel utterly com- Katie Barrick, Calera; Amanda world.” accustomed to hearing. I’m ex- ing an album of their works pelled to share them through Shackelford, Lexington; Stasen Alan Bise, Producer/Owner cited to be part of this tribute into the classical world.” music,” says Ralph Farris, vio- Whitehead, Atoka; Cruise Ber- of Thunderbird Records and to both the past and the future During the recording session list for ETHEL. ry, Lone Grove, and Ryan May, Co-Producer of OSHTALI, first of the Chickasaw Nation.” at Oklahoma City University’s Mercedes Milligan created Bethany. heard the students’ works a The 11 students, ages 13 to Wanda L. Bass School of Music the art work for the album Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media few years ago and decided they 21, studied music composi- earlier this year, the student- cover. Miss Milligan was the relations. About ETHEL Gestational diabetes a Acclaimed as America’s liard-trained performers: Cor- Marcelo Zarvos, Evan Ziporyn, premier postclassical string nelius Dufallo (violin), Ralph and Mary Ellen Childs. ETHEL’s warning sign for Native women quartet, ETHEL boldly infuses Farris (viola), Dorothy Lawson latest recording, Light (Canta- contemporary concert music (cello) and Mary Rowell (violin). loupe Records), was selected Women who develop high obese women and Latina, Afri- with fierce intensity, question- ETHEL performs adventurous as #3 on Amazon.com’s “Best blood glucose (blood sugar) lev- can American, American Indi- ing the boundaries between music of the past four decades of 2006: Top Classical Editor’s els during pregnancy are said an, Asian, Pacific Islander, and performer and audience, tradi- including repertoire by Julia Picks.” http://www.ethelcen- to have gestational diabetes. Alaska Native women. Moms tion and technology. Formed Wolfe, Phil Kline, David Lang, tral.com These women should be tested who have had gestational dia- in 1998, New York’s ebullient John Zorn, Steve Reich, Jacob- for diabetes 6 to 12 weeks af- betes should be tested on a ETHEL is comprised of Juil- TV, Scott Johnson, Don Byron, ter their baby is born. In many regular basis for diabetes. It is cases their blood glucose levels important they tell their doc- About Thunderbird Records show that they are no longer tors about their history of ges- considered to have diabetes. tational diabetes. This follow Thunderbird Records is dedi- Thunderbird releases include ceptional sonic quality in order But what many people don’t up screening may be a simple cated to capturing and preserv- music by Indian composers or to provide an outstanding lis- realize is that new moms who blood test. Women who have ing the music of contemporary performances by Indian musi- tening experience. http://www. had gestational diabetes will had gestational diabetes have American Indians for distri- cians. It strives for the highest thunderbird-records.com continue to have a greater risk a two-in-three chance it will re- bution across the world. All artistic integrity as well as ex- for getting diabetes during turn in future pregnancies so their entire lifetime. So even if they should also talk to their the test for diabetes is normal obstetricians if they plan on right after the baby is born, becoming pregnant again. these women should continue Women with a history of ges- to get tested for diabetes at tational diabetes should also least every three years. make an effort to reach and “Many women think that maintain a healthy weight by if the follow-up test after the making healthy food choices baby is born shows no signs of and being active for at least 30 diabetes, they are in the clear. minutes, 5 days a week. Even That is not the case,” said Viv- if women do not reach their ian Pinn, MD, Director of the “goal” weight, research shows Office of Research on Women’s that maintaining a healthy Health (ORWH) at the National lifestyle can help reduce risk. Institutes of Health. “They con- These action steps are also tinue to have a greater risk for good for the entire family. getting diabetes in the future. “Children of women who had The good news is that there are gestational diabetes are also at modest but important steps risk for obesity and diabetes, these women can take to pre- so it’s a good idea for mothers vent or delay developing dia- to let their child’s doctor know betes.” that they had gestational dia- Gestational diabetes occurs betes,” Dr. Pinn said. “Keeping more often in women with a family history of diabetes, see Diabetes, page 33 June 2010 chickasaw times 33 Spring Elders Day at Kullihoma Type II diabetes clinical testing headline here Event cultural focus brings elders together An Oklahoma City clinical re- search group is seeking people with type II diabetes to partici- pate in clinical testing. COR Clinical Research is studying several drugs for use with type II diabetes. If you are interested in par- ticipating in the study, contact the clinic at (405) 272-8481 or visit www.CORClinical.com

diabetes Stanley Smith, senior language master and JoAnn Ellis, tribal language and cultural specialist, present information about the Chickasaw language to fellow continued from page 32 Chickasaw elder and artisan Jerry Underwood provides expertise on seniors during last month’s Elders Day at Kullihoma. a healthy lifestyle as a family beading. Mike McKee is good for everyone. It helps both mom and baby manage KULLIHOMA - This spring’s The event allowed elders to nerville-area senior Doris Da- Davis said. “I would’ve never their risks for getting diabetes Elders Day centered on elders experience a number of cul- vis to lead the beading demon- thought to start until he came in the future.” teaching elders. Sponsored by tural demonstrations given by stration. Together, they showed to the senior site to share his For a free tip sheet on gesta- the Cultural Resources Depart- fellow elders. Demonstrations what can be gained from elders knowledge…now I can’t stop!” tional diabetes, including steps ment of the Chickasaw Nation included stomp dancing, Chick- sharing their talents with one Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media to reduce the risk of develop- Division of History and Cul- asaw language and beading. another. relations. ing diabetes, call the National ture, the semi-annual event Tribal craftsman Jerry Un- “Jerry taught me to bead Diabetes Education Program was May 7 at Kullihoma. derwood teamed up with Con- more than three years ago,” (NDEP) at 1-888-693-NDEP (6337) or visit their website at www.YourDiabetesInfo.org. Elders gather at WinStar for programs on multiple senior-focused topics 2009-2010 Tribal Legislature THACKERVILLE, Okla. - Near- representative Brittani Lind- Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and ly 200 Chickasaw Nation elders sey told elders of the growing phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator gathered at WinStar World Ca- popularity of recreational use in your area. sino on May 19 for the annual of prescription drugs and how Pontotoc District Chickasaw Nation Elders’ Con- they could help prevent it. Seat # Pickens District Tishomingo District ference. Catheryn Koss of the Senior 1. Holly Easterling Seat # Seat # “The Elders’ Conference is a Law Resource Center discussed 1722 Augusta Drive 1. David Woerz 1. D. Scott Colbert chance for the Division on Ag- how elders could protect them- Ada, OK 74820 P.O. Box 669 P.O. Box 773 ing to provide a lot of valuable selves and their loved ones (580) 399-4002 Ardmore, OK 73402 Sulphur, OK 73086 information to our Chickasaw from scams and fraud. [email protected] (580) 235-3240 (580) 421-3425 seniors, said Stacy Wesberry, Oklahoma City-area elder [email protected] [email protected] 2. Nancy Elliott Director of Senior Informa- Jodi Marsh thought the confer- 620 Ann 2. Connie Barker tion. ence was a valuable time for el- Ada, OK 74820 509 SW 7th Ave. 2. Tim Colbert “This year, we wanted to fo- ders to focus on themselves. (580) 399-4374 Marietta, OK 73448 P.O. Box 773 cus on services provided by “We spend so much time tak- [email protected] (580) 272-4175 Sulphur, OK 73086 the tribe that might be lesser- ing care of others that it’s nice [email protected] (580) 421-7242 known to our elders and also to receive so much excellent 3. Katie Case provide outside speakers to information that is specifical- 14368 County Road 3597 3. Linda Briggs 3. Steven Woods discuss current issues that af- ly geared toward people of our Ada, OK 74820 400 NW 4th 4736 Chickasaw Trail fect them.” maturity,” she said. (580) 272-8385 Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 Chickasaw Lighthorse Police The Elders’ Conference was [email protected] (580) 272-7268 (580) 272-7270 K9 Unit officers explained their presented in conjunction with [email protected] [email protected] 4. Dean McManus duties and demonstrated the the national Older Americans 5980 CR 3430 4. Shana Tate Hammond skill of K9 officer “Kaya.” Matt Month. Older Americans Month Ada, OK 74820 1606 Southern Hills Dr. Panola District Clark and students from the was established in 1963 by the (580) 235-2651 Ardmore, OK 73401 Seat # Chickasaw Nation Martial Arts U.S. Department of Health and [email protected] (580) 235-1438 1. Beth Alexander Program shared their talents in Human Services Administra- [email protected] Box 246 Tai Chi. tion to acknowledge the con- 5. Mary Jo Green Achille, OK 74720 Other presentations included tributions of past and current 2000 E. 14th Place (580) 272-7850 “Prescription Drug Abuse: A older citizens to the country. Ada, OK 74820 [email protected] New Social Evolution.” Oklaho- Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media (580) 310-4563 [email protected] ma Drug Enforcement Agency relations. [email protected]

34 chickasaw times Health June 2010 Long road following car accident Chickasaw man stays on healthy track at wellness center

When Steve Walton suffered gym during his lunch hour “Mornings are really terrific, Besides working out at the a car accident in April 2000, he to lift weights, which he said there are hardly any interrup- center, Walton also coaches was told he would never run helps release stress. tions,” he said. softball and does a lot of yard again and would probably walk “I go back to work refreshed,” Mr. Walton, who likes to keep work to stay active. with a limp. he said. track of his workouts to check Ada Wellness Manager Melin- But Mr. Walton, who wanted So far, Mr. Walton has burned his progress, has a goal of da Ward said it was “amazing” to stay active and healthy for 1.4 million calories. He has vis- burning 15,000 calories every that Walton has kept track of his family, never gave up. ited the center more than 1,300 month. He has done it for 91 his progress at the center. The 46-year-old Chickasaw, times, since it implemented the straight months, he said. “He is the most dedicated after spending almost a year key tag system in December He also said that the center Chickasaw citizen and em- in rehabilitation, joined the 2003. staff always keeps him moti- ployee we have ever had as a tribe’s Ada Wellness Center in He has also accumulated vated. member of the Wellness Cen- February 2001. more than 5,000 miles in the “They tell me I am doing a ter,” Mrs. Ward said. “He is a “I just got motivated and said Moccasin Trail Program, which good job and give me tips on role model and inspiration for ‘I think I can get back to where he joined in October 2004. The staying healthy,” he said. all of us.” Steve Walton I was 100 percent,’” Mr. Walton health promotion, exercise and Mr. Walton encourages ev- Walton lives in Ada with his said. nutrition program at the center eryone to exercise and eat wife Tammy. They have been Every morning, he spends develops mentoring and incen- one mile. healthy. married 26 years and have about 45 minutes to an hour tives to encourage increased The biggest thing that has “It really pays off,” he said. three daughters and a grand- working out on the arc trainer physical activity for overall helped Mr. Walton stay on track “Compared to 10 years ago, I son. or the stationary bike. health. In the program, 20 min- is the fact that the center opens have a lot more stamina and I Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal He also comes back to the utes of exercise is equivalent to at 5:30 a.m. feel like I am in my early 30s.” media relations. Ladies learn makeup and more at ‘Look Good...Feel Better’ McCarty. The ladies also shared ideas for hair gear for those without hair, plus tips on keep- ing skin healthy. Participants also received a bag of makeup items. “What they take away from this is not just about makeup,” Mrs. Hunter said. “It’s about who they are inside and the ability for them to get together with other people who have the same problems.” Debra Gilbert agrees. The 29-year-old Wade resi- dent said it was “great to see other cancer patients and hear their stories.” Debra Gilbert, 29, of Wade, applies makeup at the “Look Good … Feel Better” Shawna McCarty, right, helps Ardmore resident Rebecca Holmes apply eye Mrs. Gilbert, who was diag- event at Carl Albert Indian Health Facility in Ada on May 3. makeup at the “Look Good … Feel Better” event at Carl Albert Indian Health nosed with cervical cancer in Facility in Ada on May 3. September 2009, said the dis- fidence. makeup sometimes is the rea- ease had been hardest on her “Cancer is just a step and son why some people get out.” ADA, Okla. - Nyokia Ware al- the program gave patients two sons, especially after she they are going to get past it,” Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal ways told her sister Susan Clin- “strength.” lost her hair to chemotherapy. she said. “That little bag of media relations. ton “you are not the only one.” And that, said facilitator “They don’t understand why Ms. Clinton, a 67-year-old Maelisa Hunter, is exactly what mommy is always tired,” she Ada resident, was diagnosed the program intends to do, said. About Look Good … Feel Better: with lung cancer in January “It’s about building connec- Specialty Clinic nurse Angel “Look Good … Feel Better” is a free, non-medical, product- 2010. tions and not feeling like I am Hatton provided the patients neutral program offered jointly by American Cancer Society, On May 3, Ms. Clinton met the only one,” she said. with information and resourc- the National Cosmetology Association and The Personal Care other female cancer patients at Mrs. Hunter, who owns the es available to cancer patients Products Council Foundation. For more information call 1-800- Carl Albert Indian Health Facil- Renaissance Salons in Ada and through various organizations, 395-LOOK or visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org. ity. The ladies learned makeup Coalgate, has been offering the including a journal, guidebook, techniques and shared person- program for the last five years. gas card and more. al stories. This was the first time she of- Mrs. Hatton said she hoped The program, hosted by the fered it in “such a big setting.” the program would not only K.M.J’s Handyman Services Chickasaw Nation Division of Teaching patients how to increase awareness about the Health Specialty Clinic, is “Look do their makeup and hair is a resources but also inspire simi- 517 W. 9th Street, Ada Good … Feel Better.” priority for Mrs. Hunter, along lar programs at the hospital. (580) 235-8772 Ms. Ware, who accompanied with cosmetologist Jordana Al- For Mrs. Hunter, it is all about Chickasaw Citizen her sister to the event, said varez and aesthetician Shawna building the patients’ self con- June 2010 Health chickasaw times 35 Magan Kile, diagnosed at 7, stays ‘on the go’ Type 1 diabetes patient named Diabetes Association Youth Ambassador at her local church, will soon “They tell me it could be nosed with diabetes, the fam- nutrition and exercise. add speaking engagements to worse or it could be something ily went to sugar-free mode Mrs. Kile also said it was her already active life. that I couldn’t live with,” Magan instantaneously. This included through the Diabetes Care Cen- Magan was recently named said. not wanting Magan’s brothers ter at Carl Albert Indian Health the 2010 Youth Ambassador She will also serve as a to have candy in front of her. Facility that she learned about by the American Diabetes As- spokesperson for ADA fund- However, looking back, Cindy ADA’s Family Link. sociation (ADA) of Western raising events: Tour de Cure, now encourages others to in- Jennifer Houchins, Execu- Oklahoma. She will share her The Xs and Os Ball and Step troduce the changes slowly. tive Director of ADA Western story about living with diabetes Out. Magan will also greet new Other changes in the family Oklahoma, in a statement, said, at various ADA events through- families at Family Link Net- included having healthy snacks “Magan serves as a terrific ex- out the state. work, an outreach program around and counting carbohy- ample of how diabetes does not “I try to do everything that that brings together families drates. have to be a debilitating dis- Magan Kile a normal teenager would do,” of children with diabetes The family also started col- ease but how individuals can Magan said. “But I do have to “I want to tell other kids that lecting information about dia- have full and active lives.” First diagnosed with Type 1 stop and take my blood sugar you can have a normal life with betes and Magan participated Magan is the daughter of diabetes at age 7, Magan Kile often.” diabetes,” Magan said. in the Annual Chickasaw Na- Steve and Cindy Kile. She has never let the disease slow her Magan is a Chickasaw Na- She also plans on a medical tion Diabetes Camp when she two brothers, Atlee, 21, and down. tion Division of Health patient. career to increase awareness was 10, she said. The camp Kord, 19. This 16-year-old sophomore She also said she gets a lot of about diabetes. educates patients on preventive Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal from Roff, Okla., who plays support from her family and Cindy Kile, Magan’s mother, measures to help control their media relations. softball and is a youth leader friends. said that after Magan was diag- blood sugar through proper Scholarship open for Indian students seeking public health degree

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As part of the de- dergraduate and graduate tran- Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160. about breast health, screening ICH) at the University of Kan- gree requirement, students will scripts For more information, con- and treatment. sas Medical Center. be expected to conduct a breast Standardized test scores tact Darryl Monteau, Education Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal The PAICH is offering schol- cancer research under a faculty less than seven years old (GRE, Manager, PAICH at 913-945- media relations. arships to American Indian mentorship. GMAT, LSAT, DAT, MCAT or and Alaska Native students Students must satisfy the fol- USMLE Steps 1 and 2) and the deadline to apply is lowing requirements for con- One semester of college alge- July 1, 2010. sideration: bra or calculus The scholarship, funded by Successful completion of a Three letters of recommen- the Susan G. Komen for the bachelor’s degree from an ac- dation with recommendation Cure, requires the student to credited institution with a 3.0 forms be enrolled in the KU-MPH GPA on a 4.0 scale A $35 application fee made program. It provides full tu- Submission of a complete KU payable to KUMC 36 chickasaw times Health June 2010 Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw Nation WIC program seeks comments Get Fresh! program The Chickasaw Nation is so- pregnant and breastfeeding tion Services Director, P.O. Box announces classes liciting comments from indi- women, as well as infants and 1548, Ada, OK 74820, or phone Ada Nutrition Services, 518 E. Arlington viduals regarding the Special children up to age five, who are (580) 436-7255 or toll free (888) June 8: 10 a.m. and noon Supplemental Nutrition Pro- determined to be at nutritional 436-7255. June 10: 10 a.m. and noon gram for Women, Infants and risk and whose income falls be- For more information about June 15: 10 a.m. and noon Children (WIC). Input is need- low 185 percent of the poverty receiving WIC program servic- June 17: 10 a.m. and noon ed for development of the state level. The Chickasaw Nation es, call (580) 436-7255 or Debi July 13: 10 a.m. and noon plan of operation for the 2011 WIC program currently serves Tipton at (580) 310-6420. In ac- July 15: 10 a.m. and noon fiscal year. These comments approximately 3,900 women, cordance with Federal law and July 20: 10 a.m. and noon must be received by July 30, infants and children through- U.S. Department of Agriculture July 22: 10 a.m. and noon 2010. out the 13-county area. policy, this institution is pro- For more information, call (580) 272-5506. WIC is a federally-funded Comments regarding the WIC hibited from discriminating on nutrition, education and sup- program may be mailed to Me- the basis of race, color, national Ada Family Life/Wellness Center, 229 W. Seabrook plemental food program for linda Newport, RD/LD, Nutri- origin, sex, age or disability. June 9: 10 a.m. and noon June 16: 10 a.m. and noon June 17: 6 p.m. July 14: 10 a.m. and noon Rabies clinics scheduled at Achille, Connerville, Tish, Madill, Enos July 21: 10 a.m. and noon Native American pet owners The clinics are sponsored their pets and their CDIB card. July 22: 6 p.m. are invited to bring their cats by the Chickasaw Nation Com- For more information, con- For more information, call (580) 272-5506. and dogs for a free vaccina- munity Health Representatives tact Particia Wood at (580) 622- tion at the free rabies clinics (CHR) program and vaccines 2888. Ardmore Nutrition Services, 2350 Chickasaw Blvd. planned for 10 a.m. to noon will be administered by local Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media June 8: 10 a.m. and noon Thursdays this month. veterinarians. relations. June 9: 10 a.m. and noon Locations are as follows Participants should bring June 15: 10 a.m. and noon June 3 June 16: 10 a.m. and noon Achille Senior Site July 13: 10 a.m. and noon June 10 Full-time positions open at the July 14: 10 a.m. and noon Connerville Senior Site July 20: 10 a.m. and noon June17 Chickasaw Nation Health System July 21: 10 a.m. and noon Tishomingo Community For more information, call (580) 226-8289. Center The Chickasaw Nation Health System has full-time, imme- June 24 diate openings within the tribal boundaries for qualified Purcell Nutrition Services, 1530 Hardcastle Blvd. Madill Senior Site medical personnel in the following specialties: June 8: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. July 1 • 1 General Surgeon, Ada June 10: 10 a.m. and noon Enos Community Center • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Ardmore June 15: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. For details on any of the professional positions listed June 17: 10 a.m. and noon above, please contact: July 13: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Ronnie Shaw, Professional Recruiter July 15: 10 a.m. and noon Chickasaw Nation Health System July 20: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Elder case manager (580) 272-7272 [email protected] July 22: 10 a.m. and noon For more information, call (405) 527-6967. ready to help you Beth Campbell, Staff Recruiter These exciting cooking shows are free and open to the public Chickasaw Nation Health System and demonstrate healthy cooking for the entire family! Leave Are you a Chickasaw (580) 272-7320 [email protected] with recipes, nutrition education and new ideas to cook healthier Elder age 60 or older? Do every day! Classes offered on each day feature the same recipes you live within the tribal during the times of availability. boundaries? If so, call Lori Dodson, Elder Case Manager at 800- 851-9136 ext. 80110 for per- sonalized assistance navi- gating the Health System.

Located in the main lobby of Carl Albert Indian Health Fa- cility, the Chickasaw Health Information Health At-Large Center (CHIC) is a free online health infor- mation center for patients, family mem- case manager bers and staff. The center is equipped with computers and one kiosk with Inter- will assist net access to the National Library of Medi- cine (NLM) databases. The goal of CHIC Are you a Chickasaw is to assist patients in making informed citizen living outside the health choices, and to encourage patients tribal boundaries? Would to actively participate in their health care. you like more information The NLM website has information on med- on division of health pro- ical diagnosis, medications, prevention, grams and services avail- the latest medical research and published able to you? medical articles. Also included is information on the “Speak If so, call Amy Wampler, Up” Program which is a national campaign to encourage pa- Services At-Large Case tients to be informed and take an active role in communicat- ing with their health care team. Manager, at 800-851-9136 ext. 61097. Visit www.chicresources.net June 2010 in the legislature chickasaw times 37 Legislative minutes CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE 11 yes votes REGULAR SESSION The motion to approve GR27-021 carried unanimously. Chickasaw Nation Legislature Building General Resolution Number GR27-022, Application for the U.S. Department of Ada, Oklahoma Justice Geospatial Technology Grant April 16, 2010 The fiscal year 2011 cycle of Geospatial Technology Solicitation grants has been AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER released. An award in the amount of $439,069 is available without any matching Chairperson Holly Easterling called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. requirement. The grant would provide funding for mobile mapping and field AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL collection capability built into the computer-aided dispatch process and field re- Members present: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott sponse. Currently jurisdictional questions arise on the scene of a crime creating Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, confusion as to which agency has proper authority to apply needed police service Holly Easterling (effect an arrest, take a report, respond to a crime, etc.). This new technology will Members absent: Shana Hammond, David Woerz allow Lighthorse officers to determine jurisdictional boundaries between multiple Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At- overlapping agencies when deployed in the field increasing the effectiveness and Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel responsiveness of tribal law enforcement. Guests present: Michael Watson, Wilma P. Stout Watson, Michael L. Wingo, Dana A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve Lance, Ashley Large, Rita Loder, Jennifer Owens, Tony Choate GR27-022. AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Invocation was given by Ms. Green. Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - March 19, 2010 Woods, Holly Easterling A motion was made by Mrs. Alexander and seconded by Ms. Green to approve 11 yes votes the minutes. The motion to approve GR27-022 carried unanimously. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Ms. McManus concluded her report. Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair David Wo- Woods, Holly Easterling erz 11 yes votes Mr. Woods gave the Land Development Committee Report in the absence of the The motion to approve the minutes of March 19, 2010, carried unanimously. Committee Chair. AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS General Resolution Number 27-023, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Prop- There was no unfinished business. erty in Johnston County AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES This Resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real prop- LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Steve Woods erty in Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma. This is an addition to the Capitol No report. properties. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Linda Briggs A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Green to approve GR27- General Resolution Number 27-019, Approval of Development Budget Amend- 023. ment Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, (Paoli Travel Plaza and Gaming Center) Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve This resolution amends the Development Budget to construct a 16,000 square Woods, Holly Easterling foot facility in Paoli to house the Travel Plaza and Gaming Center. The project will 11 yes votes include the expansion of the necessary infrastructure to support the facility by The motion to approve GR27-023 carried unanimously. adding a sewer force main(s) and sewer lines connecting the planned facility to General Resolution Number 27-024, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Prop- the city of Paoli’s sewer system. The total project cost will be $5,450,000.00. erty in Murray County A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Green to approve GR27- This Resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real property 019. in Sulphur, Murray County, Oklahoma, as an addition to the Artesian property. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Barker to approve GR27- Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve 024. Woods, Holly Easterling Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, 11 yes votes Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve The motion to approve GR27-019 carried unanimously. Woods, Holly Easterling Ms. Briggs concluded her report. 11 yes votes HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Dean Mc- The motion to approve GR27-024 carried unanimously. Manus Mr. Woods concluded his report. General Resolution Number 27-020, Gubernatorial Appointment to the Board EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Mary Jo Green of Directors Of Global Gaming Solutions, LLC, Mr. Brian Gabbard No report. This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s appointment of Mr. Brian HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Connie Barker Gabbard to the Board of Directors of Global Gaming Solutions, LLC, to fill an un- No report. expired term of office ending on March 1, 2013. Mr Gabbard will fill a seat vacated HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Scott by Brian Campbell. Colbert A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve No report. GR27-020. (H) ELECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, by Committee Chair Steve Woods Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve Permanent Resolution Number 27-004, Amendments to Title 8, Chapter 3 Woods, Holly Easterling Section 8-301 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Eligibility to Vote, Application for 11 yes votes Registration) The motion to approve GR27-020 carried unanimously. This resolution amends Section 8-301 of the Chickasaw Nation Code regarding General Resolution 27-021, Gubernatorial Appointment to the Board of Direc- voter eligibility. The new language will require new Chickasaw voters to have pre- tors Of RSE Enterprises, Inc., Mr. Brian Gabbard viously been issued a tribal citizenship card. The resolution was received by the This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s appointment of Mr. Brian Legislative office on March 31, one day before the deadline provided by Paragraph Gabbard to the Board of Directors of RSE Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Gabbard will fill a 16-205.B.2 of the Chickasaw Nation Code. three-year unexpired term of office ending on March 1, 2013. A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve PR27- A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Green to approve GR27- 004. 021. Mrs. Alexander expressed that she was not comfortable in making changes in Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, the rules before an election. She questioned the time frame the resolution was Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling see minutes, page 38 38 chickasaw times in the legislature June 2010 May 2010 resolutions General Resolution Number 27-025 Application for Grants under the U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in Pontotoc County Assistance Solicitation Explanation: This Resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to ac- Explanation: The Department of Justice has issued a request for proposal for quire real property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma, described as: the 2011 grant cycle. This Coordinated Tribal Solicitation calls for an overall The S/2 SW/4 NE/4 and the SE/4, LESS AND EXCEPT a tract deeded to the State of proposal that includes all grants requested from the Department of Justice. The Oklahoma, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of NE/4 SE/4; proposal will include four purpose areas: Community Oriented Policing (COPS) – thence S 01° 02’ 14” E along the East line of NE/4 SE/4 a distance of 446.37 feet; Tribal Resources Grant Program, Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention thence S 89° 05’ 06” W a distance of 45.30 feet; thence N 22° 42’ 59” W a distance Program (IASAP), Tribal Government Program (TGP) and Tribal Youth Program of 107.70 feet; thence N 00° 54’ 54” W a distance of 250.00 feet; thence N 10° 00’ (TYP). The COPS grant will provide funding for 800 MHZ IntelliRepeater equip- 19” W a distance of 97.97 feet to point on North line of NE/4 SE/4; thence N 89° 17’ ment to increase communications capabilities in the southern part of the Chicka- 41” E a distance of 99.83 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.84 acres, all saw Nation. The IASAP will provide funding for expanded criminal intelligence in Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 8 East of the Indian Meridian, Pontotoc capacity to include prescription drugs and alcohol. The TGP will provide funding County, Oklahoma. Containing a total of 178.83 acres, more or less. for the operation of the domestic violence shelter. The TYP will provide funding Property Location: Pontotoc County to engage at-risk girls under 18 years in positive behaviors. Use: Additional to Kullihoma Presented by: Human Resources Committee Purpose: Self-determination/Economic Development Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Presented by: Land Development Committee Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David As amended Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David continued Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling legislative minutes | from page 37 General Resolution Number 27-026 submitted, and felt there was a conflict in the definition. For these reasons she Gubernatorial Appointment to the Board of Directors of Global Gaming Solu- would not support the resolution. Chairperson Easterling explained the resolution tions, LLC did meet the requirements of the law. (Clay Jack) Members voting yes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Explanation: This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s appointment Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling of Mr. Clay Jack to the Board of Directors of Global Gaming Solutions, LLC. Mr. 9 yes votes Jack will fill a new seat on the Board of Directors thereby increasing the number Member voting no: Beth Alexander of directors from three to four. Mr. Jack will fill an unexpired three-year term 1 no vote ending on May 1, 2013. Member abstaining: Katie Case Mr. Jack’s Vita is attached hereto. 1 abstention Presented by: Human Resources Committee The motion to approve PR27-004 carried. To table Mr. Woods concluded his report. Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Nancy Elliott, AGENDA ITEM #7 NEW BUSINESS (Comments from Citizens) Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Holly Easterling Announcements were made regarding Elders day at Kullihoma and the Legisla- No votes: Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Steve Woods tive and Judicial buildings’ ribbon cutting ceremony next Monday. General Resolution Number 27-027 Mr. Mike Watson commented on Chickasaw spouses applying for jobs and not Gubernatorial Appointment to the Board of Directors of Global Gaming Solu- being called for interviews, the eye glass program, the burial assistance program, tions, LLC and a management trainee program. He also addressed the Election Rules and (Frank Johnson, Jr.) Regulations. Explanation: This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s appointment Chairperson Easterling announced the annual budget presentation would be in of Mr. Frank Johnson, Jr. to the Board of Directors of Global Gaming Solutions, June. The date would be announced at a later time. LLC. Mr. Johnson will fill a new seat on the Board of Directors thereby increas- AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT ing the number of directors from four to five. Mr. Johnson will fill an unexpired The Legislative Session adjourned at 9:29 a.m. three-year term ending on April 15, 2010. Respectfully submitted, Linda Briggs, Secretary Mr. Johnson’s Vita is attached hereto. Chickasaw Legislative Department Presented by: Human Resources Committee Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Nancy Elliott, Chickasaw Legislative Department Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Holly Easterling No votes: Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Steve Woods General Resolution Number 27-028 Approval of Application for Funding committee reports Family Violence Prevention and Services Education Committee Land Development Committee May 10, 2010 May 10, 2010 Explanation: This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s application for Present: Mary Jo Green, Beth Alex- Present: David Woerz, Beth Alexan- federal funding to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, ander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Shana der, Linda Briggs, Mary Jo Green, Steve Administration for Children and Families, for the continuation of the Family Vio- Hammond, Holly Easterling Woods, Holly Easterling lence Prevention and Services project up to and including the FY2013 funding Finance Committee Absent: Connie Barker cycle. With the funds from the grant, the Chickasaw Nation is able to assist May 17, 2010 Legislative Committee clients with relocating costs associated with leaving an abusive situation. This Present: Linda Briggs, Scott Col- May 10, 2010 can include assistance with housing rental costs and deposit plus utility deposits bert, Nancy Elliott, David Woerz, Steve Present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, for housing, household items, bedding, beds, dinettes, kitchen items, clothing, Woods, Holly Easterling Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Holly Easter- transportation tickets to locate services or employment and groceries. The grant Absent: Shana Hammond ling, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Sha- also allows the Chickasaw Nation to provide crisis counseling, safety planning Health Care Committee na Hammond, Dean McManus, David and education regarding domestic violence, assistance with protective orders May 10, 2010 Woerz, Steve Woods Present: Beth Alexander, Katie Case, Absent: Connie Barker, Tim Colbert and facilitate a weekly support group, “Spirit Circle.” The Chickasaw Nation also Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Dean Mc- Committee of the Whole Meeting makes many referrals to tribal and non-tribal agencies to assist with emergency Manus, Holly Easterling May 17, 2010 shelter, legal and other needs. This grant serves Native American and non-Native Absent: Connie Barker Present: Beth Alexander, Connie Bark- American victims. Human Resources Committee er, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Col- Presented by: Human Resources Committee May 10, 2010 bert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Present: Dean McManus, Katie Case, Jo Green, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Scott Colbert, Mary Jo Green, David Wo- Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling erz, Holly Easterling Absent: Shana Hammond General Resolution Number 27-029 Absent: Connie Barker June 2010 obituaries chickasaw times 39 tunity and Overton joined the and the Chickasaw Nation Hall Overton Martin U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, of Fame in 1994. He was also Retha (Kirby) Charlotte Love Overton “pushed boots” and inducted into the Iowa State ‘Buck’ Cheadle rehabilitated sailors wounded Hall of Pride in 2004. Cravatt Edgar in service. He also played on Mr. Cheadle served the the Navy athletic teams. Chickasaw Nation in many ca- After serving his country, he pacities both during and after returned to Oklahoma to teach his teaching and coaching ca- and coach in Marlow where his reers. He was a member of the son Robert Martin was born. Tribal Council, 1975 - 1979 and Leaving Oklahoma for Iowa was elected as Legislator, 1979 in 1947, Overton began to be - 1986. He was Chairperson of known as “Buck,” a nickname the Chickasaw Tribal Legisla- provided by the people of Ro- ture for three years. He served land, Iowa, a moniker to sym- on the Carl Albert Indian Hos- bolize his Native heritage, and pital Governing Board until his personify his square-jawed, death. strong and quiet persona. Overton is survived by his Much like the movie “Hoo- loving wife Helen who gave siers,” Coach Buck Cheadle him unending love and support Charlotte Love Edgar, 79, died made headlines all over the throughout their marriage; son Retha Shirlene (Kirby) Cra- May 20, 2010. She was born May country when the team from Robert and wife Darlene, Ada, vatt, 60, died April 29, 2010 at 31, 1930 at Chickasha, Okla., to Proud to represent his Chick- tiny Roland, the Rockets, lead Oklahoma; daughter Maryalice Ada, Okla. Services were May 3, Robert I. Odoms and Daisy B. asaw and Oklahoma heritage, by their star Gary Thompson, and Doug Gaskell, Chantilly, at Midway Hill Baptist Church, Holder-Odoms. Overton Martin “Buck” Chead- electrified the state with their Virginia; daughter Liz Nelson, Sulphur, Okla., with Pastor She is survived by the love le, lived his life as an example winning ways. Gary Thomp- Willmar, Minnesota; sister Ju- Willard McCartney, Jr., officiat- of her life and husband of 60 of the values of his heritage. son went on to become an All- lia Byrd, Ada, Oklahoma; sister ing. Interment was at Oaklawn years and 1 day, James D. Ed- Born near Milburn, Oklahoma, American at Iowa State Univer- Frances Bean, Wayland, Iowa; Cemetery. gar. Together they had one on January 6, 1919, the son sity, a professional player with five grandchildren, one great- Mrs. Cravatt was born April daughter, Jamie Little, of Yu- of Tom and Mary Ethel Chea- the Phillips Sixty Sixers, a bas- grandchild and many nieces, 26, 1950 to Sood Buffalo and kon, Okla.; two grandchildren, dle, and the grandson of Mar- ketball announcer and an au- nephews and cousins. He was Lena Mozell (Browning) Kirby Jason Little and wife, ReAnna, tin Van Buren and Mary Vera thor. In his book Gary Thomp- preceded in death by his par- at Sulphur. of Yukon, and Matt Little and Cheadle, Overton knew from son, All American, Thompson ents, three sisters and his son She grew up in Sulphur and wife, Carrie, of Broken Arrow; an early age that hard work graciously stated that coach Thom. graduated from Sulphur High one great-granddaughter, her and helping other people were Cheadle made him the player Chickasaw Honor Guard School. She retired from the cherished namesake, Jacy Love the basis of his life. He grew up he was and the person he be- served as pall bearers and be- Oklahoma School for the Deaf Little. on the family’s land on the Blue came. stowed the military honors. where she served as house She was very much loved and River between Tishomingo and Robert was joined by sib- Please consider honoring Mr. parent. She was an elder of the will be greatly missed. Milburn, Oklahoma. He left this lings Thomas Clark, Maryalice Cheadle by assisting a scholar- Chickasaw Nation. She loved A private family ceremony world on May 13, 2010, at Ada, and Ruth Elizabeth while liv- ship fund in his name estab- her family and enjoyed play- has been conducted. Oklahoma. He is buried at Con- ing in Iowa. Buck did not let lished by the Chickasaw Foun- ing scrabble with her children don Grove Cemetery between the demands of coaching and dation. and grandchildren. She also Tishomingo and Milburn. teaching interfere with the re- enjoyed collecting angels, bird A physically strong young sponsibility and joy of being a watching and going to garage man, he excelled at athlet- father to all four children. The sales. ics, particularly baseball and children benefitted from their She was preceded in death basketball, and at the age of father’s conviction that educa- by her parents; sisters, Betty fourteen, he left home to at- tion and hard work would pro- Kirby and Berva Wilson; and a tend Chilocco Indian School. vide a good life. He coached brother, David Kirby. Chilocco teams traveled the many of his sons’ teams and She is survived by a daugh- plains defeating much larger was able to bring a team back ter, Stormy Busby, of Davis, schools with Overton Cheadle to Oklahoma to play in the Colt Okla.; sons, Lee Cravatt and Note of Thanks as captain of his teams. The League World Series in 1963. wife, Shanda, of Ada and Sood The family of Retha (Kirby) rigors of Chilocco challenged Beside his son Robert on the Cravatt, of Kansas; brothers, Cravatt would like to thank all his mind and he took full ad- team and son Thom as batboy, Joe Kirby, of California and of our family and friends for vantage of his education, hav- the team included Gene Lamont Jack Kirby, of Sulphur; a sister, their kindess, food, flowers ing recognized the importance who later became a successful Sue Dean Grantham, of Strat- and prayers during the loss of of an education to accomplish major league player, coach and ford, Okla., Margaret “Sissy” our Mother, Nana and Sister. his life goals. He then earned manager. Dickie, of Oklahoma City, Reta We would especially like to athletic scholarships to Mur- Mr. Cheadle retired from Fires, of Sulphur, Sharon Garri- thank the staff at Carl Albert ray State College, 1939 - 1941, coaching in Pekin, Iowa, in son, of Mill Creek, Okla., Karen Indian Health Facility, The Oklahoma City University, 1941 1974, the year he married his Note of Thanks White, of Sulphur and Jana El- Chickasaw Nation, Hale’s Krien - 1942 and Oklahoma Teachers loving wife Helen. He retired The Cheadle family sends a dred, of Oklahoma City; grand- Funeral Home, HealthBack, College, (now the University from guidance and counseling sincere Thank You to all those children, Sasha Pierce and hus- Chopper McCartney, Midway of Central Oklahoma), 1942 - at East Central University, Ada, tribal departments and individ- band, Michael, Morgan Keck, Hill Baptist Church and Barba- 1943 where he graduated with Oklahoma, in 1984, where he uals who have assisted us with Patrick Cravatt, Darian Cravatt ra’s Flowers. We really appreci- a teaching degree. He later had been the Indian Counsel- their thoughts, prayers, dona- and Paisley Cravatt; and dear ate everything you did. earned a Masters’ Degree in or for 10 years. He was recog- tions and labors for the pass- friend, Jr. Norton. Stormy Busby, Sasha and guidance and counseling from nized by the State of Iowa when ing of our husband and father Pallbearers were her neph- Morgan, the Illinois Institute of Technol- he was inducted into the Iowa Overton “Buck” Cheadle. ews: Luke White, Jason Fires, Sood, Patrick and Darian ogy in 1968. High School Coaches Hall of We especially thank those Ty Del Warden, George Dean Cravatt In baseball, Overton was Fame in 1984. He was inducted who have donated to the me- Grantham, Willy Grantham Lee, Shanda and Paisley Cra- drafted by the Chicago Cubs into the Chilocco Indian School morial scholarship established and Charlie Norton. Honorary vatt in 1940; however, World War Hall of Fame in 1984, the first by the Chickasaw Foundation. bearers were her grandchil- The Kirby Family II sidelined that career oppor- individual to be so recognized, Yakoke!! dren and Jr. Norton. Jr. Norton 40 chickasaw times obituaries June 2010 mento, Visalia, Lodi and retired at Oklahoma City. Mr. Phillips was born may Susan D. Jimmy E. from Amos Alonso Stagg High She attended Oklahoma Uni- 22, 1964 at Lawton, Okla., to School, Stockton. Coaching and versity and was a Kappa Alpha James H. Phillips, Sr., and Betty Hancock Holt, Jr. sports were truly his life and Theta. A U.S. Air Force daugh- Sue (Hisaw) Phillips at Lawton, he always went the extra mile ter and wife, she lived many Okla. to help a student, a true expres- places but settled in Fort Worth He was a 1982 graduate sion of his giving in the full- in 1963. She worked in the chil- of Konawa High School and est sense, he touched the lives dren’s department at Neiman- received an industrial engi- of many students. But it was Marcus for 28 years. neering degree in 1987 from the love of his family which Mrs. Pettit was a member of East Central University, Ada, brought him his greatest joy. the Junior League and the Fort Okla., and his teaching certifi- He built three homes, working Worth Garden Club. She was a cate in 1993. He taught school and learning the trades along long time member of the Fort and coached at Shawnee (OK) side the contractors. He loved Worth Ladies Golf Associa- Middle School for 10 years. learning and was a hands on tion. Bridge became her pas- He taught at Konawa Middle kid of guy. He was not only a sion in later years. She joined School and he was an assistant builder of homes, but a builder the American Contract Bridge coach for track and field. of our youth. All of his children League where she advanced He married Kimberly Ann played competitive sports and to the rank of Regional Master (Holman) June 28, 1991 at Ada. he was there. Family time was with over 400 master-points. He was an avid hunter and Susan D. Hancock, 51, died his best time; camping, travel, She was preceded in death fisherman and enjoyed golf May 8, 2010 at Durant, Okla. and TV football games. by her son, Kenneth Charles and truly enjoyed the great Services were May 11 at Victory He was an avid tennis player (Casey) Pettit. outdoors. He loved coaching Life Chapel, Durant with Pas- Jimmy E. Holt died Jan. 19, and became a Master Golf in She is survived by her daugh- and was an inspiration to all tor Lee Armstrong officiating. 2010 with his son at his bedside his retirement taking time to ter, Mary Lee Reiff and hus- the students and faculty and Burial followed in Garden of and family near in Sacramento, travel to various PGA golf tour- band, Brian, of Doylestown; a to everyone he met. He was a Memories, Colbert, Okla. Calif. Formerly of Stockton, naments adding to his collec- granddaughter, Jennifer Reiff, member of the First Methodist She was born March 27, 1959 Calif., he was laid to rest next tion of signatures as he met the of Alexandria, Va.; a brother Church of Konawa. at Dallas to Tommy Joe Stew- to his mother in the Pioneer “Giants of Golf.” John Gribi, of Corpus Christi, He was preceded in death art and Anne Lucille Stewart Cemetery, Lodi, Calif., north He visited family in Chick- Texas; and many dear friends by his paternal grandparents, Hagan. of Stockton. He was born Aug. asha and did research on the in Fort Worth. O.D. and Helen Phillips; ma- She was a member of Victory 28, 1934 at Chickasha, Okla., to tribe he loved. He never forgot Always proud of her Chicka- ternal grandparents, Ben and Life Church where she served Jimmy Sr., and Francis Conder- his earlier life in Chickasha. saw heritage, in lieu of flow- Ella Hisaw; uncles, Butch Phil- as a Care Pastor. She previ- Holt. His father was stationed As an athlete he was known ers, contributions in Mary Jo lips, Jimmy Miller and Delbert ously served in the children’s in the U.S. Army at California as “Coyote” by his team-mates (Gribi) Pettit’s name would be Hisaw; cousins, Teresa and Dar- church, media, food bank and and his mother followed with later he became “Coach”. I call appreciated to Americans for rell Miller, Ronald Joe Hisaw other areas. She was head of Jimmy at age nine and his him “Brother”. Native Americans, a non-profit and Garland Perry. the Women’s Prison Ministry. younger sister and brother to He is survived by a son, Rus- organization that provides He is survived by his wife, She was preceded in death make their home there. sell; three daughters, Debra, food, clothing, and education Kimberly Phillips, of the by her parents, Lucille Stewart Mr. Holt attended the Cali- Gayle and Rhonda; six grand- supplies for Native Americans home; two sons, Justin Mi- Hagan and Tommy Joe Stew- fornia School System and did children; a sister, Linda; a in need. A.N.A, P.O. Box 490, chael Roberts and wife, Linsey art; husband, Ronney Kinslow; well and excelled at sports. He brother, Larry; and extended Doylestown, PA 18901 and Jarod Kyle Phillips, all of great-nieces, Hollie Marie, Rylie attended Stockton Junior Col- family members and friends. Konawa; his parents, Jim and Anne, Marlie Nicole Vitalec. lege and played football on We take comfort in knowing Betty Phillips; father-in-law and She is survived by her sis- the 1952 Big 7 Championship that he has gone home to be mother-in-law, Kay Trent and ters, Denise and husband, Bob Team, which was later inducted with the Lord. James Harold LaDonna Holman; two grand- Stout, of Cartwright, Okla., and into the Stockton Athletic Hall children, Caleb Pittman and Lisa Stewart, of Temple, Texas; of Fame. Phillips, Jr. Carleigh Roberts; uncles, Bill a brother, Ric and Mandy Flana- After junior college he en- Mary Jo (Gribi) Underwood and wife, Angel, gan, of Roanoke, Texas; sister, tered the U.S. Army and served of Lewisville, Texas, and Joe Tracy and Paul Fields, of Grape- in Korea. Shortly after his en- Pettit Hisaw, of Konawa; aunts, Faye vine, Texas; mom, Jean Stewart, listment he married his college Miller, Ina Grant and husband of Hawkins, Texas; and nieces, sweetheart, Janet, the mother Doug, Betty Hisaw and Maxine Rebecca and husband, Stephen of his four children. He was Blanset, all of Ada; and numer- Vitalec, of Fort Worth, and honorably discharged from the ous cousins; Uncle Stanley and Sheri Stewart, of Hawkins; and service in 1953 and returned to Aunt Judy Underwood; cousins, numerous other relatives and a one-year scholarship at Col- Laurie Alexander, Brad Under- friends. lege of Pacific, Stockton. He wood, Doug Underwood, Zach Pallbearers were Scott Palm- finished his education at Sac- Alexander, Trey Underwood, er, Jordan White, Mick Knight, ramento State College in 1959 Dylan and Bailey Underwood, Gary O’Neal, Sam Cruz and while working as a psychiatric and Mason Underwood. He Rodger Franks. technician and serving as quar- is also survived by Kim’s sis- terback for the college team ters, Kaylon and Kerri Holman; where he set many records. He Kim’s nephew, Bret Holman; was well known for his ability Kim’s mother, Mary Scoggins; to get the most out of a day and and Kim’s biological father, Da- to get the job done. James Harold Phillips, Jr., 46, vid Bradley and wife, Jeri. He began his 29-year teach- of Konawa, Okla., died May 24, In lieu of flowers, the fam- ing career at a junior high 2010 at Carl Albert Indian Hos- ily has requested donations school in Sacramento for the pital, Ada, Okla. Services were be made to the “Coach Jimmy first year, then went on to teach Mary Jo (Gribi) Pettit, 82, of May 27 at the P.A.C. Building, Phillips” Scholarship. For in- and coach in a variety of sports Fort Worth, Texas died Feb. 11, Konawa with Rev. Pam Shirk formation, please contact Alice (football, swimming, tennis, 2010 at Doylestown, Pa. She was officiating. Burial followed in Russell at Central Oklahoma track and basketball). He had born Sept. 23, 1927 to Sam G. Vamoosa Cemetery, Vamoosa, Medical Center (580) 925-3286 many winning teams in Sacra- and Mary Lee (Johnson) Gribi Okla. ext. 337.