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Enroll now at Jones Book preserves Choctaw history and culture Academy “The Choctaw of Oklahoma” spans over centuries of struggles and challenges of a Jones Academy is accepting applications for people who always come back more resilient the 2003-04 school year. and prosperous than before their misfortune. Openings are available in After three years of writing and a lifetime of love of researching grades 1 through 12. the Chocaw, Dr. James Milligan has completed his historical book, Grades 1 and 2 will be “The Choctaw of Oklahoma.” taught on campus at Because of Chief Gregory E. Pyle, Assistant Chief Mike Bailey, Jones Academy. Students and the twelve Tribal Council members’ vision to preserve our cul- must have a CDIB. For ture and history, this historical account of the Choctaw has become a an application, call toll- reality. free 888-767-2518; The Choctaw Nation is proud of this worthy addition which has access been financed and copyrighted by the Choctaw Nation. Dr. Milligan is the author of seven books along with numerous www.choctwnation.com, articles, journals, and book reviews. He received his doctorate in follow the link to 1975 from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He is a retired Programs and then to history instructor who has taught at Texas Tech University, Arkansas Education; write to Jones State University, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Academy, HCR 74 Box Durant. 102-5, Hartshorne, OK “The Choctaw of Oklahoma” is some 400 pages that represent an 74547, or e-mail integral part of our U.S. history, a history of struggle and survival [email protected]. among a culture that has emerged into a thriving and resourceful people. Final children’s book at publishers Homebuyer “The Choctaw of Oklahoma” is 17 chapters that present the cul- The fifth and final children’s glish and in Choctaw, a brilliant tural values, customs, and an inner will of the Choctaw to live in book in the wonderful collec- combination for the Choctaw Education spite of disturbing truths of violence and injustice. This book spans tor’s series of five books is now speaker and non-speakers alike. over centuries of struggles and challenges of a people who always at the publishers. “Push and In- If you haven’t started your col- Workshop come back more resilient and prosperous than before their misfor- dian Time” will be back from lection of all five children’s tune. Do you dream of the press and ready for delivery books, now would be a wonder- This book should rest on the shelves of Oklahoma history class- owning your own home? the last week of July. Each book ful time to get all five books. rooms. in the series is written by Mary “Push and Indian Time” can be The Choctaw Nation The price of “The Choctaw of Oklahoma” is $30. To purchase this Home Finance Depart- M. Frye, illustrated by Norma purchased from the Choctaw exciting new book depicting the recreation, customs, religion and Howard and translated by Henry Crafts & Books Store for $20 ment offers a variety of historical account of “The Choctaw of Oklahoma,” call The Choc- J. Willis. Editor-in-Chief is Joy plus shipping. programs to help you taw Book Store at 1-888-932-9199. Please have your credit card ready Culbreath. Place your order now and be become a homeowner. when calling. All pre-ordered books will be shipped on August 1, The series of five children’s ready when the books are deliv- Free workshops and 2003. books is a terrific collection to ered. Contact Choctaw Crafts & homebuyer counseling More information may be found at the Choctaw Nation websites have for years, to pass down Books, P.O. Box 668, Durant, services provide the www.choctawbooks.com and www.choctawnation.com. from generation to generation. OK 74702; 580-931-9144 or Mail orders to Carolyn Cross, Choctaw Book Store, PO Box 668, information you will need Each book tells the story in En- toll-free 1-888-932-9199. Durant, OK 74702. Personal checks are accepted. to help you become a homeowner. These services are Council funds basketball available to any Native American, at all income levels. Issues covered camps in Choctaw Nation include budgeting, insur- The June Choctaw Council meeting featured legislation that is ance, realtors, lending geared toward helping tribal youth. Funding for the Annual Choctaw Nation Basketball Camp was approved so that 320 young Choctaws process and credit issues. can participate. Applications for the camp were sent to all schools Classes will be held in prior to the end of the school year. Two camps will be held, one in the McAlester on July 17. northern area and one in the sourthern area of Choctaw Nation. To register for the class or Funding was appropriated for the Jones Academy Academic Pro- get more information, gram. The program will begin with the first and second grades this please call Nancy Kirby at fall. The budget includes a modular building for classrooms, teacher the Choctaw Housing salary, utilities and supplies. Authority, 1-800-235- Improvements for Phase II of the Tushka Homma museum received 3087, ext. 301. appropriations. The second phase of the project includes display and preservation efforts. General upgrades to the Capitol Grounds were Membership also funded, including electrical improvements and completion of a new facility for Photo IDs. card required The budget was approved for Projects with Industry (PWI), which is a program to create and expand job and career opportunities for for many individuals with disabilities. Other budgets which were approved by the Council included Jones Academy Administration on Aging, educational Caregiver Support Program and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The Durant Literacy Council received an allocation to continue benefits the partnership between themselves and the tribe. The Literacy Coun- cil assists Choctaw adults who read below the seventh grade level to School will begin again improve their reading skills to a point where they will feel comfort- soon and many will start Choctaw seals unveiled at dormitory able in enrolling in the Adult Education Program. college in the fall. You The Council also agreed to assist the Durant High School Visions must have your adult Two large Choctaw Nation seals were unveiled at Eastern Oklahoma State College on June 18. The Program to help with their summer program. membership to be seals were placed on the Choctaw Nation American Indian Center, a dormitory housing Native American Farming and grazing leases were approved in Idabel and Wilbur- eligible for many of the Students at EOSC. ton. educational funds. If you are turning 18 in the next few months, please Farmers Market set up in Atoka complete a new Tribal The new Choctaw Nation Membership application Travel Plaza in Atoka now has a and return it to the Tribal Farmers Market next door. The Membership Office with Choctaw Nation constructed a your minor card. large covered awning for local New babies, too, need farmers to set up and sell fruits to have their CDIB and and vegetables. Tribal Membership cards There is no charge for farmers to utilize the facility, and a con- as soon as their state birth venient walkway has been built certificates have been from the travel plaza so that cus- obtained. The Choctaw tomers can walk across from the Nation has several store. There is also a driveway to programs for young the farmers market making it children and they must Youth enjoy Wellness Camp more accessible for farmers to have their own CDIB and The Youth Wellness Camp was held on June 16 and 17 on the drive directly to the awning to membership to qualify Capitol grounds at Tushka Homma. Over 140 youth from around the unload. for the programs. Choctaw Nation were given lessons on first aid, diabetes education “The location is the intersec- and learned how to help prevent tick, snake and spider bites. They For more information tion of Hwy. 69/75 and Hwy. 7, were also able to observe venomous snakes from a short distance so which should be a great spot for or to obtain applications, that in the future the children would be able to identify the dangerous the farmers to sell their goods,” please call the Tribal types of snakes. On Thursday, they were able to look inside a Life said Chief Gregory E. Pyle. “The Membership office in Flight helicopter flown in from McAlester. They were able to ask Choctaw Nation was delighted to Durant, Oklahoma at questions about what happens when a person is taken by helicopter be able to offer this service to the 580-924-8280 or 800- to a hospital. Special thanks is given to Subway of Poteau for donat- Atoka area farmers and consum- Connie Watson of Caney helps her dad, Jim Prewett, 522-6170. ing all of the sandwiches for the second year in a row. ers.” with his stand. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 2 Letters

Enjoyed Bakersfield gathering Dear Editor, Just a note of appreciation for the gathering in Bakersfield this past May. We came from Bellflower hoping the rain would pass, but it didn’t. We still had a joyous time running to our cars and waiting out the storm, laughing and playing games, then going back to the gathering to eat a delicious meal and hear the Chief speak. We love the outdoors and the beautiful river that flows through the park, and we look forward to next year’s gathering, come wind, rain or snow (but hopefully sunshine). My family of eight really had a blessed time. Thanks to all the Choctaws who came from Oklahoma. Carolyn Gilbert Bellflower, California Councilman Bryant helps with rodeo Dear Editor, District 4 Princesses The Smithville Ropers & Riders Club would like to say a big thank you to Councilman Kenny Bryant for help at the Smithville Rodeo. Northern LeFlore County Choctaws chose their royalty. Pictured daughter of Keith and Deanne O’Neal of Summerfield, and Lucinda above from left are Ivana Battiest, Miss Choctaw Nation for 2002- Roberts, daughter of Suzette Roberts of Poteau. The contestant for Soldier honored to serve 2003 who was on hand to crown the winners of the District 4 Prin- “Junior Miss” was Jessica Colwell, daughter of Darryl and Thelma cess Pageant; Jennifer Charshall, Senior Princess; Jessica Colwell, Colwell of Panama. Contestants for “Senior Miss” were Jennifer Dear Chief Pyle, Junior Princess, and Amber Colwell, Little Miss. Other contestants Darneal, daughter of Bob and June Darneal of Spiro, and Jennifer I would like to thank the Choctaw Nation for its support for the pictured are Lucinda Roberts, Marriah Barnard, Taylor O’Neal and Carshall, daughter of Victor and Denise Carshall of Poteau. District troops deployed in the Middle East. Your packages meant so much Jennifer Darneal. princesses receive flowers, trophies and cash prizes from their Coun- to many of the soldiers here. As a soldier, I am honored to be able to Those competing for “Little Miss” were Amber Colwell, daughter cilman and a generous check from the Choctaw Nation. District 4 serve my nation and my tribe. Thanks again. of Darryl and Thelma Colwell of Panama; Marriah Barnard of Poteau, Senior Miss also received a scholarship to Carl Albert State College Sgt. Yannash U. Scott daughter of William Barnard and Stephanie Battice; Taylor O’Neal, for the 2003-04 school year. Thankful to all who helped Dear Chief Pyle, I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to whom it is due. First of all, I would like to acknowledge the good Lord for his mighty works through the Choctaw Nation. Over a year ago, my son came down with a spinal cord disorder in which he is currently in a wheelchair. Through request, the Choctaw Nation Housing Authority came and renovated and converted our bathroom into a handicap accessible bathroom. A couple of weeks ago, a tornado came through Broken Bow, and the wind downed a large tree on top of our house, causing some damage. Again, the Choctaw Nation Housing Authority came and cut up the trees and hauled them away. It was told to me that they would put a new roof on for us, for which I am eternally grateful. District 2 Princesses Yakoke, Chief Gregory Pyle, Assistant Chief Mike Bailey, Coun- Councilman Mike Amos has announced the winners of the Dis- cilman Mike Amos, Herbert Jessie, Shannon McDaniel, Charlene trict 2 Princess Pageant. Pictured are Junior Miss Sara Smith, left, Grunstad, and all the staff of the Choctaw Nation. God bless you all. daughter of LaDell Smith and Lisa Clement of Broken Bow, and Randall Watson Little Miss Wendy Taylor, daughter of Damon Taylor of Durant and Broken Bow, Oklahoma Lisa Taylor of Broken Bow. Not pictured is Senior Miss Nicole Billy, the daughter of Curtis and Terri Billy of Broken Bow. District 7 Princesses Councilman Dosh supports teams All of the Choctaw Nation District Princesses will be competing Dear Mr. Dosh, in the Miss Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Princess Pageant at 10:00 District 7 Councilman Jack Austin announces the winners of the Thanks so much for your support in softball and baseball. Without a.m. August 30 at the Labor Day Festival at Tushka Homma. district’s Princess Pageant held May 24. Little Miss is Latishia your support the last few years, the children would not be wearing Davidson, daughter of Aubrey and Jennifer Davidson; Junior Miss is the sharp uniforms that you see them in today! We appreciate all that Package is timely and welcome Sheraya “Sissy” Caldwell, daughter of A.L. and Loretha Caldwell; and Senior Miss is Matilda Taylor, daughter of Rita Billy. you have done and hope you can watch us play sometime. So far we Dear Chief Pyle, Other contestants were Shineesta Tonihka, Abigail McDonald, Jes- are undefeated in League and hope to have a winning season. The I wanted to take a few minutes to express my gratitude for the care sica Billy, Staci Parker, Kealey Standridge and Alyssa Martin. girls truly love softball! package our tribe has sent. I need not tell you that supplies here on Sheila Folsom and Bear Necessity the “front” are running low and that it will be a while until basic Student continues personal hygiene items are readily available to the soldiers. Your care Scholarship propels student higher package has been both timely and indeed welcomed by not only me, Dear Choctaw Nation, striving toward goal but my soldiers as well. I write today to thank you for all the assistance I have received So, from the soldiers and NCO of CCO 2-7, Thank you. We hope Dear Chief Pyle and during the last four years. Four years ago, I re-entered college at the we will get home soon and that I can thank you a little more properly the Choctaw Nation, University of Washington with the hope of one time receiving a then. It is with extreme pride that I serve my soldiers, family, you, I would like to express my gratitude bachelor’s degree, nothing more. At the time, I did not have higher the Choctaw Nation and the United States. to the Choctaw Nation Higher Educa- aspirations than making it through undergraduate school. I already Sgt. Joseph McFarlan tion Department for past scholarships dropped out of college once. I was also concerned whether I could that have been considerately donated Appreciates care package obtain sufficient funds to propel me through undergraduate school. throughout my four years of college. I However, I obtained personal loans, grants, and a scholarship from graduated May 2003 from Lamar Uni- Dear Chief Pyle, the Nation. The grants and loans were personal, and although I felt personally motivated to graduate, I had already failed to graduate versity, Beaumont, Texas, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Com- Thank you for your care package and your support. I really appre- college once on personal motivation alone. munication Disorders. ciate it and am proud knowing that I am here defending our country This time was different though, in part, because of my scholarship. My ultimate desire to become a Speech-Language Pathologist will like my father and his before him. I plan to make a trip to Oklahoma This time I felt that I owed someone else something; I felt obligated be further pursued, as I am currently enrolled in the graduate pro- and visit my family there when I return to the United States. Hope- to graduate, and my failure to do so would not only be a personal gram at Lamar University. I am extremely grateful to the Choctaw fully I can thank you personally when I do. failure, but a tribal disappointment. I could not let my tribe down. Nation for their financial aid as I continue to achieve my educational Spc. Robert Bunch They showed me respect by giving me a scholarship and I had to goal. Thank you for your assistance and support. give back by at least graduating with a bachelor’s degree. Fifteen Stacie Chambers Support is overwhelming months later, I did it; I had a bachelor’s degree from the University Kountze, Texas Dear Chief Pyle, of Washington. Thank you very much for your generous care package. The sup- Fortunately, graduating with a bachelor’s degree was not enough; port of the American people has been overwhelming. Would you Seeking information I needed more and went to law school. The tuition at a private law believe I’ve received a package three days in a row from someone I Dear Editor, school was astronomical, and any assistance from any source was don’t even know. This warms my heart and replenishes my courage. I am trying to make contact with anyone who can give me infor- needed. Law school was difficult enough without having to worry Once again, thank you on behalf of myself and my soldiers. mation concerning Michael Rodney Taylor. His age is approximately about money. Again, the Choctaw Nation did what they could in al- Cpt. Gene Porter 62. His mother’s name is Nadyne Taylor (maiden name unknown) leviating my financial concerns; again, the tribe was there to help. and his father is James Taylor. I would appreciate any assistance. Recently, I earned my Juris Doctor from Seattle University, and Anyone with information please contact me. Feel free to call collect. Tribe contributes to education began working as the prosecuting attorney and ICWA attorney for Thank you. Dear Editor, the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington. I hope that I Ramona L. Tan I would like to thank the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for con- represent our tribe well. In sum, thank you members of the Choctaw 571-258-0690 tributing to my college education. I am a recent graduate of Okla- for not only your financial support, but also your spirit. I believe that e-mail: [email protected] homa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Your my feeling of obligation toward the tribe helped propel me to where assistance enabled me to gain leadership experience, academic wis- I am today. In the future, I hope that I can give back to my Nation. I Gregory E. Pyle Mike Bailey dom, and more importantly, personal growth. Words cannot express am also optimistic for other college-bound members of our Nation Chief The Official Assistant Chief my gratitude, for without your support I would not be where I am and I wish them luck in reaching their goals. Monthly Publication today. Thank you for your benevolence and for allowing me to start Ric W. Armstrong of the the fulfillment of my dreams. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Kristin Bicknell Edmond, Oklahoma Care package was great Judy Allen, Editor Dear Chief Pyle, Lisa Reed, Assistant Editor Researching ancestry The care package was great. Thank you so much for your support. Vonna Shults, Webmaster It means so much to know people back home really care. Keep up Brenda Wilson, Technical Assistant Dear Editor, the good work back home. See ya soon. Melissa Stevens, Circulation Manager I’m looking for information on my fourth great-grandmother, Spc. Samuel Clint Blackburn Faye Self, Community Liaison Sophia Weston Chaffin, born in 1823 in Alabama, and her disabled P.O. Drawer 1210 son William South. She moved to Oklahoma about 1881 to receive Choctaw is smiling Durant, OK 74702 assistance from the tribe as she was a widow. I believe she died in (580) 924-8280 • (800) 522-6170 Oklahoma. Dear Editor, Fax (580) 924-4148 Diane Whitaker My daughter, Amber, and I would like to thank Chief Pyle and Dr. www.choctawnation.com [email protected] Evington at the Talihina Clinic for helping Amber get new dentures. e-mail: [email protected] 5306 NE 102nd St. Amber was kicked by a horse four years ago and has been wearing a The BISHINIK is printed each month as a service to Tribal Members. Vancouver, WA 98686 temporary flipper. Thanks to Chief Pyle, Dr. Evington and the Choc- The BISHINIK reserves the right to edit submitted material which it finds taw Nation, Amber now has a smile she can be proud of. inaccurate, profane, offensive or morally unacceptable. Copy may be Nurse appreciates Higher Ed Kim Butler edited for proper grammar and punctuation. Copy will be accepted in any readable form, but where possible, it is requested that material be Dear Editor, typewritten and double spaced. You must include an address or phone I would like to express my gratitude to the Choctaw Nation’s Higher Package shows support number where you may be reached. Education Department for their financial help the past few years. Dear Chief Pyle, If you are receiving more than one BISHINIK at your home or if your Thanks to their help I am now a graduate nurse working as a labor Thank you so much for the care package. It really helps to know address needs changed, we would appreciate hearing from you. and delivery room nurse. Your support has helped me achieve this that away from our loved ones and home, we have the support and The BISHINIK is a nonprofit publication of the Choctaw Nation. Cir- accomplishment. Thank you once again. thoughts and prayers from people back home. Again, thank you so culation is monthly. Sarah Walker, GN much. God bless you all. BISHINIK® 2003 Denver, Colorado James Sutton July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 3 From the desk of Chief Gregory E. Pyle Festival features Pow Wow, tournaments, free carnival I hope to welcome you all to the Labor Day Festival, which be- free for all four days again this year. gins August 29 and lasts through Monday, September 1. The activi- My family and I are always amazed at the tremendous variety that ties on Friday are among my favorite events during the four-day week- the Festival has to offer. There is a quilt show with both new and end. The Pow Wow features some of the best dancers in the entire antique items on display, a volleyball tournament, horseshoe pitch, Nation. Experienced dancers ranging from World Champions to tiny checkers tournament, domino tournament and a fast pitch tourna- youngsters are in the Grand Entry on Friday evening. Last year, we ment. Runners compete on a 5 kilometer course early on Saturday tried an alternative location for the competitions and exhibitions, but morning, which is followed by a pageant to choose the reigning Miss this year the Pow Wow will be held back on the grassy lawn between Choctaw Nation. the Capitol Building Museum and the War Memorial. Activities on the playground entertain youngsters while parents The Indian Village is being rebuilt across the road from the Capi- and grandparents can watch from the shade. In addition to the swings, tol Building, in an area south of the ball fields. Huts, or hogans, will slides and fun activities set up just for the Labor Day Weekend, there be built along traditional guidelines in the upcoming phase of con- will also be a terrapin race and “best dressed terrapin” contest. struction, and individuals will be on hand throughout the weekend to Favorites of everyone are the Choctaw social dance exhibitions share the Choctaw culture. Our great heritage will be shown through and stickball games. Spectators are always given an opportunity to crafts, storytelling and food. Visiting the village is a “must do” stop participate, so be prepared to grab a set of sticks and get out on the during the Festival. field to experience the game our ancestors loved so much. Herds of buffalo are located not far from the village, and sched- The second phase of the museum improvements will be open for uled tours on Saturday and Sunday can take visitors and their cam- viewing during the Labor Day weekend. The work that has been com- eras right up to the animals. The Choctaw Nation has close to 100 of pleted has enhanced the natural beauty of the building, adding mod- the huge bison. ern comforts without changing the integrity of the Capitol. I look Last year, the Council and I found that many families were not forward to walking through the beautiful displays telling the history able to purchase carnival tickets for their children to ride all of the of the Choctaw Nation. colorful attractions. It was a unanimous decision to pay the carnival The RV pads have all been rented for this year, but there are beautiful outright and allow the children on the rides, free of charge. This was sites to camp at Sardis Lake, which is only a few miles away. Please try such a huge success that we have decided to have the carnival rides to join us this year at the festival – I would love to see you there. From the desk of Assistant Chief Mike Bailey “Choctaw People” on local radio stations You may have been hearing the Oklahoma tribe of Choctaw 668, Durant, OK 74702. It is Brian Gowan’s latest hit, “Choc- Indians would not exist. also possible to order over the taw People,” on your local radio The Council, Chief and I have phone with a credit card by call- station recently. Not only is it a great pride that such a tribute as ing (580) 931-9144 or (888) 932- great song, highlighting the this musical honor has been re- 9199. amazing talent of a young star, it leased worldwide to share the Brian Gowan is donating pro- has lyrics that accurately portray history of the Choctaw Nation. ceeds from the sale of the song, the story of our great heritage. I You will be able to hear the song “Choctaw People,” to Jones was humbled when Brian asked at the Labor Day Festival at Academy. He has already deliv- to base a song on a poem that I Tushka Homma this year. The ered a check for $2,500 to the had penned about the Trail of CD is also available for purchase school administrator to assist Tears that the Choctaw people through the Choctaw Nation by with expenses incurred with the suffered across. Without the en- sending $7 plus $3.95 shipping care of the 180 students enrolled durance of these hardy ancestors, to Choctaw Gift Shop, P.O. Box there. BRIAN GOWAN Chaplain’s Corner By the Rev. Bertram Bobb, Choctaw Tribal Chaplain

May you have a happy and safe of his old friends and associates July 4, 2003. Holidays hold dif- and I quote the excerpt of Mr. ferent meaning for different John Garland’s funeral sermon: people – but one thing is for sure, “My friends, we have met to- we all like to have a reason to day to pay the last sad respects celebrate. to our departed friend, who is As Christians, we have much here in his last home before us, to celebrate. We love to think on and it grieves my heart to know the wonderful things that have that he is no longer one among been brought about in our lives. us. We also remember the heartaches “I have learned from my Bible and our own failures. At such a that there are no circumstances or time we should look ahead, not conditions under which a man, with the idea of continuing with especially a preacher, should lie, the failures, but of learning from not even for his best friend, dead them, not with the idea of doing or alive. I have known this man less, but, with the hope of accom- since my boyhood; and was inti- plishing new goals for the Glory mately associated with him in of God. many of his misdeeds and was his If we did not have the prom- ceptions, and all of this is because full partner in sin for many years. Honorary troopers ises of God we would be filled the root is “SIN,” and that must I saw him a short time ago when be taken care of before there can Choctaw Chief Gregory Pyle and Assistant Chief Mike Bailey were presented plaques designating with fear. What a glorious privi- he was in health and full of life, be an end of death, for “The them honorary members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers making the presentation are Johnny lege to be assured that God and talked earnestly with him wages of sin is death.” Christian, Greg Williams, Ronnie Hampton, Steve Nabors, Scott King and Mike Christian. knows every step of the way of about his spiritual condition. He our lives and has made provi- Years ago death was honestly laughed and turned me aside with sions. faced as the monster which it some foolish and profane remark, Today we look at the topic, really is, the fruit of sin. When a and now I find his body here and Reunions “The wages of sin and the Gift person died he was placed in a his soul gone to meet its reward! of God.” The Apostle Paul wrote black coffin, the body was car- But will it be a reward, or will it in his letter to the Romans in ried to the cemetery by a team of be a punishment? God in Heaven OKLAHOMA LEWIS Romans 6:23: black horses in a black hearse, only knows! I do not know PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE FAMILY “For the wages of sin is death; and lowered before peoples’ eyes whether or not he ever repented but the gift of God is eternal life into an open grave while the and obtained forgiveness for his The Oklahoma Presbyterian College Alumni Reunion will be Oc- A family reunion for descen- through Jesus Christ our Lord.” church bell tolled its solemn mes- many sins. I only hope! tober 3-5, 2003 at Choctaw Inn, south of Durant, Oklahoma. Regis- dants of Isom Lewis and The subject of sin has not been, sage of death. When you had “He, like all of us, had ample tration begins at 2 p.m. Friday, October 3, at the Choctaw Inn Con- Emmiline Pulcher Lewis will be and never will be a welcome one, been to that kind of a funeral you time to repent and ample warn- ference Room. held July 11, 12 and 13 at Lake and the preacher who preaches it realized what death really was. ing as to what would be his con- Several activities have been planned for the weekend – a tour of Eufaula, Fountainhead State is very likely to be very unpopu- Men were not afraid then to look dition if he didn’t repent. I don’t Tribal Headquarters, Friday evening fellowship and reception, Sat- Park (formerly Deepfork State lar with the majority of the at death and face it in all its real- know! But this I do know, if my urday morning brunch and fellowship, Saturday evening banquet, Park). Activities will include people. People do not like to be ity in those days. Bible be true, if he did not repent recognition of distinguished OPC alumnus, history of OPC, singing fishing, swimming, golf and reminded of this subject. This is There is a record written in the of his sins before he died, he is and fellowship, door prizes and several other activities. horseback riding. A potluck din- the reason why we seldom hear history of McCurtain County in just as certainly in hell right now, For more information about the reunion and scheduled activities, ner will be held at 12:30 Satur- the word. “SIN” has nearly been southeastern Oklahoma, which as I am standing before you. We please contact Janis Imotichey at 580-443-5468. day (we have the shelter). For has much to say of the Choctaw those who do not like to camp taken out of our conversation and can only hope.” Indians. I was impressed how the out, there are motels near by. preaching. Have you ever heard John Garland, during the early early Choctaw preachers stood Sunday breakfast omelets people say, “Use the less offen- statehood of Oklahoma, was a firm and true to the Word of God. cooked by Dan Fleming. For sive words, use the words, “mis- man who was a great example in I share with you a page from more information, contact June takes,” “errors.” So you hear his strict adherence to the sublime the McCurtain County and Lewis Fleming Slape, 9402 W. more of other words, words such virtue – TRUTH. Southeast Oklahoma history of 186th St. South, Mounds, OK as violence and crime, instead of Why is it that we don’t want to the late John Garland, a most 74047; 918-827-4443 or 918- the word sin. face death as a reality any more? zealous Choctaw preacher of his 637-7290. But sin is still sin, no matter Because we don’t want to be re- what name we may apply to it. It time. All of the years of John minded of our sins, and its awful is only a little word consisting of Garland’s life, up to the last six and terrible results, but, I repeat, PEBSWORTH/ three letters, but what a terrible years prior to his death, accord- sin is still sin, and death is still PEBWORTH meaning, for within these three ing to his own words, Mr. Gar- death. letters is expressed the cause of land was steeped in sin and We can rejoice though as we FAMILY all the sorrow and the grief of the degredation, even having the read of God’s wonderful remedy Dates for the Pebsworth/ entire world in every age, and the blood of many of his tribesmen for sin and the redemption Pebworth Reunion have reason for all the suffering and upon his hands. But John Garland from death which He has pro- changed. pain and heartache, disease, tears was converted under the sledge- vided: “... the gift jof God is eter- It is now scheduled for July and sorrow and death, is found hammer eloquence of preachers nal life through Jesus Christ our 11-13, 2003 at Lake Texoma in Romans 6:23: “The wages of of the old school, preachers who Lord.” (Romans 6:23) State Park, Kingston, Oklahoma sin is death; ...” held to the doctrine of a literal Today you can receive God’s – Friday and Saturday at Pavil- All these things are but symp- hell, and who had no compromise remedy for sin. Repent! Repent ion #3, departing on the 13th. toms, symptoms of sin. Trying to to make with sin, and he carried means to change your mind and Longtime Jones Academy employees retire For cabin/lodge accommoda- treat and control the symptoms this doctrine into the pulpit when receive His gift. Loyce Bell and Betty Barnes, longtime employees with Jones Acad- tions, call 800-528-0593. will not cure the disease. True, he began his ministry. Pray for the leaders of our emy, were honored recently with a retirement party. Loyce worked For more information, contact much of these diseases have vir- A few years after John Garland United States. Pray for the lead- at Jones Academy for the past 30 years and Betty was employed us at [email protected] or tually disappeared but death began preaching he was called ers of our Indian Nations. God there for 28 years. Best wishes to both of them. [email protected]. marches on, for there are no ex- upon to preach the funeral of one Bless America. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 4 FOOD DISTRIBUTION Projects with Industry Program completes Job Readiness Training On June 17, Choctaw Nation Coalgate Projects with Industry Program 9-10:30 conducted a Job Readiness Stigler 9-2 Atoka 12-2 Training in Broken Bow, Okla- homa. The following individuals received Certificates of Achieve- Wilburton Bethel ment for completing the seminar: 9-12 Talihina 9-10:30 Rebecca Wincher, Anita Broken Bow 9-12 Smithville McKinney, Ted Richards, Civic Holiday9-2 (Canada) 12-2 George Richards and Dayna Sue Dominick. Wright City Training included, but wasn’t Poteau 9-10:30 Poteau limited to, identifying job career (I-P) 9-2 (A-H) 9-2 Hugo choices, how to locate a job, how 12-2 to complete a job application, techniques for job interviewing, Poteau resume, and job keeping charac- Idabel teristics. 9-12 (Q-Z) 9-2 The Projects with Industry employee for employing a Na- but aren’t limited to, diabetes, Program can assist many busi- tive American with a Certificate mellitus, alcohol abuse/depen- nesses that are looking for ca- of Degree of Indian Blood dency, orthopedic, mental health, pable, dependable, and pre- (CDIB). high blood pressure and many screened employees. If a busi- Disabled Native Americans more which are too numerous to ness agrees to hire an individual who have a CDIB and are look- mention. through this program, the pro- ing for employment are urged to Applicants must reside in the gram will be able to reimburse take advantage of this program. 10 1/2 counties of the Choctaw Food Distribution Sites for on-the-job training at 100% Individuals found eligible can Nation. For further information ANTLERS – Choctaw Com- Shopping Center. gram workers will take a 30 of the employee salary. The busi- benefit from several services of- on services available through the modity Warehouse, 306 S.W. McALESTER – Choctaw minute lunch break from 11:30 ness is encouraged to retain the fered such as: on-the-job train- Projects with Industry Program “O” St. Commodity Warehouse, 1212 S. to 12 noon. individual in permanent em- ing, job placement, job searches, you may contact Randy ATOKA – National Guard Ar- Main. Please bring boxes to pick up ployment at the end of the counseling and guidance, and job Hammons, PWI Director, or An- mory. POTEAU – Choctaw Nation your commodities. training period. Businesses can readiness classes. This program gela Dancer, PWI Coordinator/ BETHEL – Choctaw Nation Family Investment Center. If you cannot pick up com- also take advantage of federal can assist native individuals with Sr. Counselor, at 877-285-6893 Community Building. SMITHVILLE – Big Lick modities when you are sched- tax credits of up to $4,000 per disabilities which may include, or 580-326-7758. BROKEN BOW – Choctaw Church. uled, please notify the Food Dis- Nation Family Investment Cen- STIGLER – Choctaw Com- tribution Office at 580-924-7773 ter. munity Building. or 800-522-6170 so that you can COALGATE – Choctaw Com- TALIHINA – Boys & Girls be rescheduled to go to Antlers, August Calendar munity Center. Club. Durant or McAlester. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DURANT – Choctaw Com- WILBURTON – Choctaw The Food Distribution Pro- AND PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY PROGRAM modity Warehouse, 100 Waldron Community Building. gram does not discriminate be- Dr. WRIGHT CITY – Choctaw cause of sex, race, color, age, Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday HUGO – Housing Authority. Head Start Building. political beliefs, religion, handi- 1 2 IDABEL – Choctaw Village The Food Distribution Pro- capped or national origin. A Vocational Rehabilitation and Projects With Industry representative will be available at the locations listed. A representative is available Idabel Monday thru Friday 8-4:30 except for holidays at the Hugo office. 10 am-2 pm Parenting Education Classes to be held in Durant 3 4 567Stigler 8 9 Talihina Durant by appt. only Broken Bow The Choctaw Nation is teaming with OSU Session 1 – Thursday, July 10 McAlester 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm 9:30 am-2 pm Extension Service to sponsor a series of “A Look at Discipline” 10 am-2 pm Parenting Education Classes. The classes are Session 2 – Thursday, July 17 10 11 1213 Atoka 14 15 16 9-11 am scheduled 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays, July 10, “Why Children Misbehave” Antlers Poteau Coalgate 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14 at the Bryan County By appt. only 11 am-1:30 pm Session 3 – Thursday, July 24 12 noon-2 pm Community Building, 1901 S. Ninth in Durant. “To Prevent Misbehavior” The Choctaw Nation is providing a light sup- 17 18 19 20 Crowder 21 22 23 Session 4 – Thursday, July 31 by appt only per and door prizes for the participants and, at Durant Wright City “Responses to Misbehavior” McAlester by appt only By appt. only the completion of the classes, will provide gifts by appt only for the participant’s children. Session 5 – Thursday, August 7 There is a one-time charge of $5. Please call “Encouraging Self-Control” 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 the OSU Extension Office at 580-924-5312 to Session 6 – August 14 Bethel Wilburton register. “Discipline Without Punishment” 31 by appt only 10:30 am-2 pm

PWI recognizes two for completing seminar Phillip J. Wilson of McAlester, Oklahoma and Oscar Eugene Alford of Stigler, Oklahoma were recently given Certificates of Achievement for completion of a Job Readiness Training Seminar. Training included, but wasn’t limited to, identifying job career choices, how to locate a job, how to complete a job application, techniques for job interviewing, resume, and job keeping character- istics. The Projects with Industry Program can assist many businesses that are looking for capable, dependable, and prescreened em- ployees. For more information on the services offered through PWI, please contact Randy Hammons, PWI Director, or Angela Dancer, PWI Coordinator/Sr. Counselor, at 877-285-6893 or 580- 326-7758.

Group donates to newborns On June 3, this group of ladies from the Women’s Circle of the First Presbyterian Church in Broken Bow, Oklahoma dropped by the OB Unit at the Choctaw Nation Health Care Center with blan- kets and stocking hats for the newborn babies. The group, along with other church groups and organizations, spend many hours mak- ing various care packages, blankets and booties for our new babies. The nurses on the OB Unit would like to thank these groups for their generosity. We greatly appreciate the gifts as do our new moth- ers. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 5 Poster unveiled at Choctaw Nation Health Care Center The Choctaw Nation Health Care Center in Talihina was cho- Nursery News sen as the site for the national unveiling of an immunization Finnegan Sage Jennings poster aimed at Native American and Alaska Native communities. Donna Yadon of Elverta, California Assistant Surgeon General Walt would like to announce the birth of her Orenstein, MD, Director of the first grandchild. Finnegan Sage National Immunization Program Jennings was born April 29, 2003 in at the Centers for Disease Con- Bend, Oregon to Christian Jennings trol and Prevention unveiled the and Kolleen Yake. He was 6 pounds, new poster entitled, “Protect the 14 ounces and 19 inches long. He Circle of Life: Immunize Our makes the fifth generation on his Nations,” at CNHCC in April. father’s side of the family. His great- The unveiling was one of the great-grandmother is Willie Ross of Poteau, Oklahoma, and great- highlights of Dr. Orenstein’s visit grandmother is Jimmie Smythe of Poteau, Oklahoma. to Oklahoma as a part of National Infant Immunization Week. The John Paul Jones III poster reflects the importance of John Paul II and Jerry Ladon Jones vaccinations occurring through- of Jonesboro, Arkansas are the parents out the lifespan. of a son, John Paul III. The 7 pound, 7 The state of Oklahoma and the ouncer arrived Thursday, January 16, city of Los Angeles, California Bob Blum, Mike Crutcher, Dr. Walt Orenstein, Edd Rhoades and Gary Batton. 2003 at St. Bernards Medical Center. were the only two sites high- Grandparents are Margarett Ann Free- sented information on infant im- munization levels across the lighted nationally during the to grow up knowing that they are man of Jonesboro and John Paul and munization. Choctaw Nation,” said Bob NIIW activities, with the Choc- loved and we want to provide Danita Jones of Marianna. Great- “We are very pleased to be cho- Blum, CNHSA Administrator. taw Nation being the only tribe them with opportunities to reach grandparents are John and Opal sen as the site for the national “This poster will be another tool highlighted. The Oklahoma their full life potential. As part of Goggins of Jonesboro and Annie Laura McDonald of Marianna. Jake poster unveiling,” said Gary promoting the importance of im- theme, “I’m Prized. I’m Immu- that, we want them to be healthy is the sixth great-grandson of Chief Jackson Frazier McCurtain and Batton, Choctaw Nation Execu- munization across the lifespan.” nized,” places emphasis on the and happy. Vaccinations are one Marie Riley. love and protection parents can way that parents can protect their tive Health Director. “The poster For more information about the give to their childen when they child’s health and in turn protect will be used as part of nationwide benefits of childhood immuniza- Jakob Ernest Dry take the time to follow up on im- the health of the community.” efforts to improve immunization tions or to get your child immu- munization records. As part of the festivities sur- rates, as we are doing in the nized, check with your health Jakob Ernest Dry was born April 17, “As parents we want basic rounding the poster unveiling, the Choctaw Nation.” care provider or county health 2003. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces things for our children,” Dr. Choctaw Nation Health Services, “Our staff works with families department or call CNHCC at 1- and measured 10.5 inches long. Orenstein said. “We want them Preventive Health Service, pre- and communities to improve im- 800-349-7026, ext. 6675. Jakob is the son of Joe and Shelly Dry of Clyde, Ohio. He is welcomed by his three brothers, Jerrad of Mus- Walking works wonders kogee, Oklahoma and Austin and James of Clyde. Want to lose fat, get fit and solo time to think or listen to His grandparents are Lucretia have more energy? Want to im- music. Burkhead of Muskogee, the late Ernest Dry, and Bill and Carol prove your blood pressure, blood 5. Walk outside. McGough of Gibsonburg, Ohio. sugar, blood cholesterol and re- WOMEN, INFANT & CHILDREN In almost any weather, walk- duce your risk of disease? Amaz- ing outside is possible with the Kylee Dawnelle Anderson ingly, you can get all these ben- quickly your steps add up from right clothes and shoes. Look for Kylee Dawnelle Anderson was born efits (and many more) from just simple changes like taking the safe sidewalks, country roads, at 10:43 p.m. on March 27, 2003 at Carl putting one foot in front of the stairs. and parks. Athletic fields are also Albert Indian Hospital in Ada, Okla- other! 3. Walk for transportation. fun to walk around. The ground homa. Kylee weighed 9 pounds, 10 1. Walk regularly. Using your legs instead of a is usually smooth – and watch- ounces and was 20.2 inches long. The key to fitness is consis- car is one of the most efficient ing a practice or game makes the Proud parents are Travis and Staci tency. Start by picking a walk (or ways to fit fitness into your day. time fly by. Anderson of Kenefic, Oklahoma. several small walks) that fits into Try walking to the grocery store, 6. Walk inside. Grandparents are Travis and Eva Jo your schedule – a walk to work, the post office, or the restaurant. Remember, every step counts BETTY WORK Head and Nancy Huddleston of Tali- a walk to school, a walk to lunch, If walking all the way takes too – every step around the house, hina, Oklahoma. Great-grandparents are Opal Head and Dennis and or a walk around the block. Make long, park in a central location – around the office or around the Billie Huddleston of Talihina. Also welcoming Kylee are her uncle your walk a top priority – and then walk back and forth to your Work retires mall. You can walk around the and aunt, Curtis Head and Ashley Grammar, and aunt, Shawna Head, aim for walking at least five days car. house during TV commercials; of Talihina. a week. 4. Walk for fun. after 30 years walk around the office during Kylie would like to wish her Mama and Papa (Dennis and Billie) a 2. Walk 10,000 steps a day. Walking + friends or kids or break time; and walk around the happy 57th wedding anniversary! Research shows that walking dog = FUN. A daily walk can do mall before or after a shopping of teaching 10,000 steps a day is all it takes double duty – as a daily dose of trip. Betty Work, a resident of Ambree Jo Head to reduce stress, improve health, companionship with friends, a Farris, Oklahoma and a teacher and reduce the risk of disease. time to connect with family, or a Used with permission of Eat at Rattan School, is retiring this Kylee Dawnelle Anderson would With an inexpensive pedometer, way to keep your pets strong and Right Montana. Developed by year. This is her 33rd year to like to announce the arrival of her new it’s fun (and easy) to see how healthy. It can also be a relaxing Dayle Hayes, MS, RD. teach. Ms. Work has devoted cousin, Ambree Jo Head. Ambree was most of her life to education. She born at 1:54 a.m. on March 31, 2003 at taught elementary for 30 years the Choctaw Nation Health Care Cen- and college for 3 years at OCU ter in Talihina, Oklahoma. She weighed and SOSU. 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches Choctaw She has started many pro- long. Proud parents are Curtis Head grams such as GED, Indian cul- and Ashley Grammar of Talihina. ture, career programs and a de- Grandparents are Travis and Eva Jo Head and Bill and Joni Gram- Nation WIC velopmental reading program. mar of Talihina. Great-grandparents are Opal Head and Don and Joye She was the first female to de- Huddleston of Talihina. Also welcoming Ambree are her uncle and aunt, Travis and Staci Anderson of Kenefic, Oklahoma, and aunt, Serving the Choctaw Nation at 14 sites velop programs behind the walls of the state penitentiary at Mc- Shawna Head of Talihina. Kylee and Ambree would like to wish Alester. She reacted to position their aunt, Shawna, a happy 15th birthday on July 24. papers on Indian dropout pro- SITE PHONE HOURS DAYS Braven Dakota Eades Antlers 580-298-3161 8:30-4:00 Tuesdays grams, helped develop teaching manuals for exceptional chil- Atoka 580-889-5825 8:00-4:30 1st, 3rd & 4th Wed, every Tues. & Thurs. Braven Dakota Eades was born April dren, worked on proposal devel- Bethel 580-241-5458 8:30-4:00 1st & 3rd Tuesday 22, 2003, weighing 8 pounds, 10 opment committees, recruited for ounces and measuring 21.5 inches Boswell 580-566-2243 8:30-4:00 1st & 2nd Friday SOSU’s biomedical research long. Broken Bow 580-584-2746 8:30-4:00 2nd & 4th Tues., every Wed. & Thurs. program, developed curriculum Proud parents are Billy and Donna Coalgate 580-927-3641 8:30-4:00 2nd Wednesday in Washington, D.C. with NEA, Eades. Durant 580-924-8280 x 2255 8:00-4:30 Daily and worked as a Title IX Teacher Hugo 580-326-5404 8:00-4:30 Mon., Wed., Thurs, & 3rd & 4th Fri. Representative. Idabel 580-286-2510 8:00-4:30 Monday and Friday During her career, Mrs. Work received several honors and McAlester 918-423-6335 8:00-4:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday nominations such as Teacher of Poteau 918-647-4585 8:00-4:30 Daily Leilani Hateya Taylor the Year, Choctaw of the Year, Stigler 918-967-4211 8:30-4:00 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday Innovative Teacher, Presidential Leilani Hateya Taylor was born at Talihina 918-567-7000 x 6792 8:00-4:30 Tuesday and Wednesday Award for Exceptional Science 9:05 p.m. on April 6, 2003 at McCur- Wilburton 918-465-5641 8:30-4:00 Mondays and Math Teaching, and Who’s tain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Okla- Who Among America’s Teachers homa. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces for five times. and measured 20 inches. Proud parents She attributes her successful are Le’Ashley Jefferson of Broken WELLNESS CENTER SCHEDULE career to her parents, Buck and Bow, Oklahoma and Dewayne Taylor Lousina Work, and her daughter, of Sobol, Oklahoma. Grandparents are August 2003 Darlene, as well as to an admin- Elias, Jr. and Phyllis Roberts of Bro- istration who gave her academic ken Bow and Mary Taylor of Broken Bow. Great-grandparents are Date 10 a.m.-12 noon 1-3 p.m. freedom to teach. Elias, Sr. and Josephine Roberts of Wright City, Mary Jane Jefferson August 1 Daisy Store Antlers - McDonald’s Restaurant of Broken Bow and Edgar and Hazel Taylor of Sobol. Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention First Indian Zachary Bryan Thrasher August 5 Atwood - Post Office Allen - Main Street Baptist Church Zachary Bryan Thrasher was born Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention May 2, 2003. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 August 7 Kinta - Across from EZ Mart Enterprise - Hwy 9 & Hwy 71 Int. welcomes all ounces and was 21 inches in length. His Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention area Choctaws parents are Candace Lebow and Daniel Thrasher. Zachary’s grandmother is August 12 Fanshawe - Post Office Panola - Across from High School All Choctaw in the Houston Sharon (Moody) Lebow. His great- Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention area are invited to worship with grandparents include Betty Moody and the First Indian Baptist Church August 14 Broken Bow - Choctaw Travel Plaza Broken Bow - Choctaw Travel Plaza the late Lloyd Moody. of Houston, Texas, a multi-tribe Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention congregation seeking to minister Ava Kelsi Kientz August 19 Arkoma - Main Street Pocola - Fire Department to American Indians and their families and needs. Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention Ava Kelsi Kientz was born Decem- The church is located at 7941 ber 19, 2002, weighing 7 pounds, 6 August 22 Valliant - Store at Hwy 70 Valliant - Store at Hwy 70 Mendez, Houston, Texas 77029. ounces and measuring 19 inches in Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention For more information and di- length. rections please contact Willie August 26 Spencerville - Main Street Sawyer - Main Street Proud parents are Timothy and Holly Thompson at 713-672-0775 or Kientz of Austin, Texas. Cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure screenings; Alzheimer’s & dementia education & prevention Bob Bullock at 713-678-4949. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 6 People You Know Happy birthday! Happy 82nd birthday Deedia Francis would like to wish to Ruthie Turner her father, Lloyd B. Morris, a happy birthday. He turned 84 years old on Happy birthday wishes are sent to May 5. Mr. Morris was born in Ruth Turner of Atoka, Oklahoma from Hayworth, Oklahoma on May 5, her son, Dean, and grandchildren, Tim Sweet 16! 1919. He went to Chilocco Indian and Tiffany. School and graduated in 1936. He Ruthie turned a young 82 on April Belated wishes for a happy birth- 13. day are sent to Marcos Leopoldo joined the Army and served his coun- try in Europe during World War II. He Love from all of us. You are a bless- Rasha. Marcos turned 16 on May 13. ing! He is the son of Carol Rasha. Marcos still goes to Lawton, Oklahoma for his loves to play sports and attend church. annual Army reunion and he goes every year to the Choctaw Veter- May all your dreams come true. I ans Day. He is also retired from the U.S. Postal Service. I just want am very proud of you and love you everyone to know how proud I am of him and how much I love him. very much. May God be with you al- Happy birthday Erin! Look who’s 65! ways. We all wish you well from Bro- Erin Marie Willis turned two years Happy birthday to Johnny Brown ken Bow, Honobia and Talihina, Okla- of Enid, Oklahoma who turned 65 on homa. old on April 26. She celebrated her birthday with family and friends. She July 7. A June birthday is the daughter of Paul and Lisa Willis We love you and best wishes from of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her grandparents your mom, Lois; wife, Faye; kids, Dickie Lane Rasha of Fort Smith, are Karl and Ella Willis of Tulsa and Karen, Butch, David and Dee Dee, Arkansas turned 35 years old on June the late Richard Thunderbull, Jr. of and grandsons, Tyler, Samuel and 7. We all wish you lots of love and Clinton, Oklahoma and Mary Louise Jacob. You’re the best! blessings. His father is the late Wedes Billy of El Reno, Oklahoma. Rasha of Ardmore. His mother is Rose Jennifer turns ten Bond Ward and stepfather is Travis Happy sixth, Jasmine! Jennifer Lynn Williams of Idabel, Ward. We love you baby brother. Jasmine Monet McCarthy cel- Oklahoma celebrated her tenth birth- You’re always in our hearts and ebrated her sixth birthday on June 23 day on May 14. She is the daughter prayers, from Sissy; brothers, Jim, with a party with relatives and friends. of Barry and Linda Williams of Ida- Riley Dean and Harry Lee; nephew, Marcos Rasha; Uncle Ed and She loves to dance and sing. She is bel. Her grandparents are Mr. and Aunt Lucy McKinney and Raymond and Thelma Johnson, of the daughter of Cynthia and John; sis- Mrs. Arvle Williams of Summerfield, Honobia and Broken Bow, Oklahoma. ter to Milton; granddaughter of Pallie Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Happy birthday and great-granddaughter of Caroline. Scott of Idabel. She has three special relatives – Aunt Happy 16th, Jimmy Happy belated birthday to Willis Ruth, Uncle Mike and Uncle Victor. Jim Rasha. He is the son of the late Happy 16th birthday on July 2 to Wedes Rasha. His mother is Rose Kowan turns seven Jimmy Eugene Hudson. He is the son Bond Ward and stepfather is Travis Happy birthday to Kowan Shawn of James Eugene and Diane Hudson Ward. We all wish you a good life in McClure, Jr. who turned seven years of McAlester, Oklahoma. Jimmy is the Washington, D.C. May God be with old on June 28. He is the only child grandson of Bill and Edna Sharp of you and your kids. You are always in of the late Kowan Shawn McClure, McAlester and Gene Hudson of Tali- our heart. Please come home soon! We Sr. From Nana Billie Lou McClure- hina, Oklahoma. He will be in the 10th miss you and love you, from your sis- Malveaux, Poppo James Paul grade this fall at Crowder High School. ter, Carol, and brothers, Riley Dean, Harry, Dickie; nephew, Marcos, Malveaux, and Auntie Annie Schnall. Gabriel celebrates 18th and Uncle Ed and Aunt Lucy McKinney, of Broken Bow, Honobia Love you very much! and Talihina, Oklahoma. Happy 18th birthday to Gabriel Tiffany turns 18 Going. His proud mother is Bertha Happy 36th Going and he has three brothers, Happy birthday to Tiffany Lynn Mario Going, John Going and Kevin Happy birthday to Pedro V. Lemus! Taylor. She turned 18 on June 11. Carterby. His grandmother is Mary He turned 36 years old on June 29. Tiffany’s parents are Helen Lovett and Carterby. All are of Golden, Okla- We all wish him lots of luck and hap- Robert Hugh Taylor. Her grandparents homa. piness. May God be with you always. are Mack and Pat Boyd of Krebs, Thanks for being a good person and Oklahoma, Betty Chambers of McAl- Happy seventh! may you have many more birthdays! ester, Oklahoma and the late Bill We want to wish our sister, Jessica From all of your friends and family, Chambers. Nicole, a very happy birthday on June Carolina, Marcos and Riley Dean. Happy 14th birthday 29. Jessica is the daughter of Jamie Mark’s a teenager Greenwood and Lupe Renteria. She Happy birthday to Cheyanne Nicole attends school in Moyers, Oklahoma. Happy 13th birthday to Mark Chris- Lovett. She turned 14 years old on Jessica’s grandparents are M.T. topher Baker! We are all very proud June 1. Greenwood and the late Mildred Cole of you and all of your accomplish- Cheyanne’s mother is Helen Lovett. Greenwood. We love you Jessie! ments in school and sports. Mark was Her grandparents are Mack and Pat born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1990. Boyd of Krebs, Oklahoma. Girls wish a happy He is the son of Mark and Michelle Baker, stepson of Margaret Baker, birthday to Nana brother of Danielle Blasko, nephew Kya Mackay Pelayo and of Chris Baker, and grandson of Aaron Josephine Rose Gilmore would and Linda Baker and Michael and Look who’s ten! like to wish their Nana, Rosa Janice Blasko, all of Dearborn, Michi- Happy birthday to Candace Paige Gilmore, a happy birthday. She gan. He is the great-grandson of Aaron Baker, Sr. and the late Juanita Hendrix. She turned ten years old on turns 70 years old on July 9. Baker of Battiest, Oklahoma. Mark is also the great-grandson of the May 3. Her parents are David and late Daisy Watson of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Hope Hendrix of Hartshorne, Okla- homa. Grandparents are Mack and Pat Proud of our troops Boyd of Krebs, Oklahoma and Vernis Six-month-old Danny George and Norma Hendrix of Holdenville, Cousins Sullivan is proud of our American Oklahoma. Cousins Jordan and James troops and we are proud of him. Weston turns eleven! Henderson each turn seven years Danny is the son of Christina and old this year. Jordan’s birthday Danny Charles Sullivan, the grandson The family and friends of Weston is June 20 and James’ is July 17. of Sharon Sullivan, Sammy Sullivan, Smalling would like to wish him a Happy birthday! Have a great Hazel Sauerbry, and the late George very happy eleventh birthday on June day on your birthday! Love, Sauerbry of Wilburton, Oklahoma. 25. Weston will be in the fifth grade Gramps and Gaga. Great-grandparents are Ted Walton, at Talihina Elementary this fall. He is the late Helyn Walton, the late Lillian the son of Mikle and Tonja Smalling. Sullivan, former member of the Choc- Grandparents are Hubert and Norma taw Nation Tribal Council, and the late Sissie Copelan, all of Wil- Anderson of Talihina, Oklahoma and Siblings celebrate birthdays burton. Danny was born September 6, 2002 at the Choctaw Nation James Smalling and the late Betty We want to wish Health Care Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. Smalling of Whitesboro, Oklahoma. Gentri Ann a happy birth- Cody turns one Alex celebrates her first day on May 5. She turned 15. Her sister, Gabby Happy birthday to Cody Adam Alexandra Kate Bourne celebrated Renee M. Renteria, Rodriguez. Cody turned one year old her first birthday on March 29 with turned eight on May 25. on March 19. His parents are Alice her family and friends. She had a Happy birthday girls, we and Carlos Rodriguez of Waldron, “Lady Bug” theme party. Her actual love you – Annie, Jerald Arkansas. Grandparents are George birthday was March 28. Alex is the and Jessica. and Daisy Watson of Watson, Okla- daughter of Geoff and Erica Bourne homa. We all wish Cody a happy of Allen, Texas. She is the grand- Happy birthday daughter of Larry and Carol Payne of birthday! We want to wish our favorite Uncle Hugo, Oklahoma, Doug David of Ida- Bo a very happy 51st birthday on May bel, Oklahoma and David and Mary Belated birthday wishes 20. Bourne of Edmond, Oklahoma. She We love you – Jerald, Annie and Birthday wishes go out to is the great-granddaughter of Wyndle Jessica. Heather and Valerie Watson. and Nadean David of Sawyer, Okla- Valerie turned 15 years old on homa, Duncan and Joyce Bourne of Melbourne, Australia, Marlene March 21. Heather turned Campo of Boswell, Oklahoma and Elige Payne of Hugo. “Sweet 16” on March 23. We all Happy birthday love you both and wish you many, many more to come. They Julianna and We would like to wish a happy are the daughters of George and Kyle celebrate first birthday to Veronica Allen. Daisy Watson of Watson, Okla- She turned one on June 7. homa. Julianna Morgan Bray cel- We would also like to say ebrated her third birthday on happy belated second birthday to Hodge boys have birthdays June 3. Kyle David Bray will Dominic whose birthday was on We would like to wish Cam- celebrate his fifth birthday on January 26. With lots of love, eron and Jordan a happy belated July 25. Mom and Dad. birthday. Jordan turned two on Their parents are Jeff and March 14. His older brother, Kristen Bray of Winchester, Ano Hiloha turns 47! Cameron, turned four on March Massachusetts. Grandparents are 24. They are the sons of Sheala Fred and Doris Bray of Broken Joyce “Thunder” Adams is creeping towards the Big “5-0” slowly and Alvin A. Hodge of Waldron, Bow, Oklahoma and their great- but surely. Thunder, who is of Choctaw heritage, is the Native Ameri- Arkansas. Their grandparents are grandma is Opal Bray of Broken can sponsor at Lancaster State Prison in California. A great mom George and Daisy Watson of Bow. and even better human being, it is with honor we say “Happy Birth- Watson, Oklahoma. Happy birthday! day” and chi hullo li. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 7 Happy Special Dr. Ryan Brown honored anniversary guitar in pediatric residency Dr. Ryan David Brown of Okla- Happy anniversary Alec Davis of homa City has recently received two to Wilson and Oklahoma City is the honors during his pediatric residency Deloris Taylor of proud new owner of at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma Sobol, Oklahoma on a guitar autographed City. July 3. by the Texas Play- On May 2, he was given the Aescu- May God bless the boys. While attend- lapian Award during the OU Medical two of you, from ing a concert by the School’s Aesculapian Awards Ban- your family. Texas Playboys in quet. This award is given for excel- March at El Reno, lence in teaching pediatrics and is selected by the OU medical stu- Happy 17th Oklahoma, Alec’s dents who receive their training at Children’s Hospital. The second ticket was the lucky Happy 17th birthday to Joseph honor came at the Children’s Hospital Annual Award Banquet on one in a drawing for May 23. The Outstanding Resident Teaching Award is selected by Hilton, the son of Charles and Ava the guitar. Hilton of Tuskahoma, Oklahoma. fellow pediatric residents and is given in recognition of outstanding His grandparents are Wilson and contribution to pediatric education. Deloris Taylor of Sobol, Oklahoma, Schulze selected as intern Dr. Brown is a 1993 graduate of Hartshorne High School and a 2001 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Frieda Hilton of Broken Bow, Okla- Justin Schulze of Durant, Oklahoma He is the son of Carol Brown of Hartshorne and the late Bruce Brown. homa and “Granny” Ida Taylor of has been selected for the Washington Sobol. May God bless you – love, Semester American Program, the Congratulations! Mom. Washington Internships for Natives, at American University. Congratulations Michael Davis Happy first birthday Justin is one of 56 students chosen Baker II. Michael graduated from throughout the country to participate Princeton High School on May 30 Logan Masheli Polk! in the program that offers opportunity during a ceremony at the Plano Civic Center. His plans are to go to college Proud mom, Julie Polk, and family to gain important work experience, and major in the medical field. would like to wish a very happy birth- learn firsthand the inner workings of Michael is the son of Nancy G. John day to Logan Masheli Polk. Logan a government agency, and meet other Denton and the brother of Amy Baker turns one year old on July 24. American Indian students. He will be serving a ten-week summer internship with the Department of Agriculture. Vega, all of McKinney, Texas. He is Justin is a senior at Southeastern Oklahoma State University ma- the grandson of Teresa M. John and joring in broadcasting. Active in various student organizations, he the late James John of Garvin, Okla- Teague graduates has been a management staff member of the SOSU college radio homa. We love you, Michael, and congratulate you. May God go station for three years, a member of the National Broadcasting Soci- with you. Lynchburg College ety, Lambda Pi Eta and Alpha Epsilon Rho. Justin was also a Presi- dential Leadership Class member his freshman year at SOSU. Aaron M. Teague of Mechanics- Jessica turns three He is the son of Stephen and Patti Schulze and the grandson of burg, Pennsylvania has graduated Selah and the late Gordon Schulze of Durant and Tommie and the Meagan, Kynadi and Kirkland from Lynchburg College in Virginia. late Coy Rosenthal of Antlers, Oklahoma. would like to wish their baby sister a He was awarded a Bachelor of Sci- happy birthday. Jessica Elise Williams ence during commencement services Soper valedictorian will celebrate her third birthday on May 16 on the campus in Lynchburg, July 31. Virginia. Aaron majored in business Bill Moore is the valedictorian of Jessica is the daughter of James and administration with a minor in psychology, maintaining a 3.05 grade Soper High School’s graduating class Melinda Williams of DeQueen, Ar- point average. He served as captain of his varsity NCAA soccer of 2003. His grade point average is kansas and the granddaughter of team and was pledge marshal and founding father of the local chap- 3.931. Bill is the son of Shirley and Sharon Gipson of Wright City, Okla- ter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. He hopes to join the Peace Corps. Eddie Moore and the grandson of homa and Earl and Lenda Williams Melvin and the late Fay Roebuck and of DeQueen. All of her aunts, uncles Congratulations! Doris and the late L.B. Moore. and cousins would also like to wish her a happy birthday. His accomplishments include They would also like to wish their Aunt Michelle Gipson a happy Congratulations to Stanley Ray- Superintendent’s Honor Roll three belated birthday. mond on his graduation from Lee, years, Principal’s Honor Roll one year, Nan, Tasha, Felisha, Santana, Dakota, Who’s Who Among American High School Students four years, Hunter turns three! Candis, Selena, Armondo and the rest National Honor Society member three years, National Honor Soci- Matthew would like to wish his big of your family. We love you! ety reporter one year, Family Career and Community Leaders of brother a happy birthday. Hunter America member three years, Community Service Award three years, Elliott Gipson will celebrate his third STAR Events one year, yearbook staff one year, Gifted and Talented birthday on July 27. four years, freshman poetry portfolio contest winner, and voted Most Hunter is the son of Carrie Gipson Likely to Succeed. Manke completes and the grandson of Sharon Gipson, Bill is currently in his second semester as a concurrent student at both of Wright City, Oklahoma. All Southeastern Oklahoma State University and plans to continue his first year in academy of his aunts, uncles and cousins college career after graduation. He has been awarded an honors schol- would like to wish him a happy birth- Marlow, Oklahoma resident Timo- arship to SOSU. thy Manke has completed his first year day. of a four-year program at the U.S. Award-winning student Hunter and Matt would like to wish Naval Academy in Annapolis, Mary- their Aunt Michelle Gipson a happy land. Timothy is the son of Kevin and The U.S. Achievement Academy belated birthday. She turned 27 on Jo Ann Manke and the great-grand- has announced that Tyler Keith June 21. son of original enrollee Louis (Bow- Norrell, a Davis Middle School stu- man) Manke. dent, has been selected as recipient of the USAA National Leadership and White belt in Kung-Fu Service Award, the National Aca- demic Achievement Award and the Kelly Rose Wallis tested for and USAA National Science Award. He Shanelka turns eleven earned her Kung-Fu white belt on was nominated for the science award Happy birthday to Shanelka Renise Saturday, May 31. Also, on April 26, by his teacher, Ms. Jeanie Worley. Barboan who will be eleven years old Kelly placed second in the 7-9 age At the recent Davis Middle School on July 24. She is a member of the group for her sparring competition Awards Assembly, he received awards Circle the State with Song Honor and third in the 7-9 age group for the and certificates for Pre-Algebra, Earth Choir for two years, JOM Student of salute form competition. Shi-Fu Science, Technology Education, Aca- the Year for three years, Kiwanis Ter- (Coach) is Master A.A. Velazquez of demic Team Participation, Oklahoma rific Student and DIS Quest and Chess the Black Tiger Sholin Academy in State Regents for Higher Education Club. She loves to write short stories Banning, California. Certificate, scoring 95 percentile nationwide in Mathematics, Okla- about her friends and her pets, a Kelly’s proud parents are Larry and Cassandra Wallis of Cabazon, homa Middle School Honor Society Certificate and Valedictorian mouse named Smokey and a dog, Bear. Shanelka is the daughter of California. Her grandparents are the late Jim Wallis and the late Lilly medal. Each carrying a 4.0 grade point average, he and nine other Renee Barboan of Durant, Oklahoma and the granddaughter of Mae Moore Wallis who was 4/4 Choctaw; Jackie Lee Long and Mary class members shared the valedictorian honor. Shirley Barboan and the late Daniel Barboan of Durant. Her aunt, Ann Price, both of New Albany, Indiana. Her great-grandma is Ha- Tyler is the son of Kelly Herrod and Lanny Keith Norrell, both of Stephanie Moore, and cousins Kevin and Kira Moore, are of Du- zel Qualkinbush of New Albany. Davis. He is the grandson of Fred and Pat Norrell of Davis and the rant, and she has an uncle, Richard Barboan of Irving, Texas. Kelly would like to say “hello” to her Aunt Patsy and Uncle Homer late Billy E. and Delores June Dresser of Sulphur, Oklahoma. Jackson of Henryetta, Oklahoma and the rest of her family all over Look who’s five! the United States. Outstanding student Samuel Ray Dugger celebrated his Homecoming attendant Eighth-grader Ben Benson was on birthday on June 29. He turned five the honor roll at Atoka School and re- years old. He just graduated pre-school Adriana Wade Camargo Chavez ceived a Language Arts Achievement and will be in kindergarten next year. was picked to be an attendant at the Certificate, Science Achievement Cer- He is spending most of the summer Heavener High School Basketball tificate in Astronomy, and the Out- playing T-ball and learning to swim Homecoming. Adriana is six years old standing Student Award Technology along with his sister, Cheyhoma, who and a first-grader at Heavener El- Education. Congratulations from graduated from kindergarten this year. ementary School. She enjoys playing Mom, Dad and Aunt Sweetie Pie. His parents are Jerry and Michele T-ball, basketball, cheerleading and Dugger who live in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Grandparents are Sharon going to her grandma’s. Spirit Fest cheerleader Martin of McAlester, Oklahoma and Frank and Jane Dugger of Harts- Proud parents are Tawanna Jacey Steed, the eleven-year-old horne. Great-grandparents are Charleen Samuels of McAlester and Byington and Miguel Chavez of Po- daughter of Derek and Crystal Turner the late Wesley Samuels, the late Harold and Myrtle Dugger of Harts- teau, Oklahoma. of Del City, Oklahoma, competed in horne and the late Richard and Reba Pogue of Dow, Oklahoma. Adriana would like to say hello to the UCA Spirit Fest cheerleading her cousins, aunts and uncles, and es- competition May 17 at Whitewater Impson selected to All pecially to her grandma, Wanda Bay in Oklahoma City. Her team, the American Indian Bowl Byington, in McAlester, Oklahoma. Spirit of Oklahoma, placed first in the Ryan Impson, son of Rick and junior division. They will move into Jory on Dean’s Honor Roll Creda Impson of Idabel, Okla- national competition in San Antonio, homa, was selected to play in the Jory Kyle House of Soper, Okla- Texas next year. 2003 All American Indian Bowl homa has qualified for the Spring Se- Jacey is the granddaughter of in Lawrence, Kansas in June. He mester 2003 Dean’s Honor Roll at Denise Smith of Lawton, Okla- was a member of the East squad. Southeastern Oklahoma State Univer- homa. Ryan was one of three Oklahoma sity in Durant. The Dean’s Honor Roll Choctaws to be selected to play. consists of students who enrolled in Atoka student honored Ryan’s senior season includes and completed at least 12 semester Atoka Elementary second-grader being named All District Line- hours, achieving a grade point aver- Sawyer Lopez was honored at the Rise backer, All District Defense age of 3.5 or above with no grade and Shine program by marathon or- Player of the Year at linebacker, lower than a “B” during the semester. ganizer Judy Loftis. Mrs. Loftis said and honorable mention All State BISHINIK deadline she was proud of Lopez’s outstand- in both the Tulsa World and Daily ing efforts in making 200 laps around Oklahoman. He is the grandson The deadline for articles to be submitted for publication in the football field. Sawyer was also of the late Bob and Marcheta the BISHINIK is the 10th of the month for the following listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Impson and Shelby and the late month’s edition. Roll during the entire second grade. Joy Gee, all of Antlers. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 8 2003 Labor Day Festival Entertainment

DWIGHT YOAKAM FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Glen “White Cloud” Bonham ~ Tammy Cochran ~ Joe Diffie, NEAL McCOY ~ Mark Chesnutt ~ and Tracy Lawrence

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Roy Clark ~ Brian Gowan ~ Neal McCoy ~ Dwight Yoakum

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Hours of Gospel Singing including The Whites ~ THE ROCKIN’ ROADHOUSE TOUR Christlike JOE DIFFIE, MARK CHESNUTT AND TRACY LAWRENCE

TAMMY COCHRAN GLEN BONHAM

THE WHITES ROY CLARK BRIAN GOWAN July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 9

CHOCTAW NATION Holloway is member of Journalism Hall of Fame Suzanne Holloway of Tulsa, broken some ground as women’s FASTFAST PITCHPITCH Oklahoma was one of nine Okla- editor at the Oklahoman in the homa journalists inducted into 1920s. Holloway interviewed and TOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT the Oklahoma Journalism Hall wrote about such well-known per- to be held during the of Fame on March 28 in sons as Will Durant, Charles Edmond. Laughton and Jeanette MacDon- Labor Day Festival Holloway, a native of Antlers ald, also about the Community who graduated from the Univer- Camp (a city of tar paper shacks August 29, 30, 31 and September 1, 2003 sity of Oklahoma Magna Cum spawned by the Depression) and at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds in Tushka Homma Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in the school building explosion in $150 entry fee – money orders only 1936, became a reporter in Okla- New London, Texas. – Deadline for entry is August 15, 2003 – homa City in the mid-1930s, When she resumed newspaper For more information, please call (580) 924-8280 or working at The Daily Oklaho- work, Americans had become toll-free 1-800-522-6170, ext. 2224 man from 1936 to 1940. After more effluent, and Holloway be- or fill out the application below and return to our office. an absence of 30 years from the came a food editor. For 24 years, news field, during which she from 1976 to 2000, she wrote a Name of team ______married petroleum engineer Bill weekly column, “Chef’s Choice,” Contact person with address and telephone number: Holloway and they had three about Tulsa-area restaurants, daughters, Holloway picked up never missing a deadline. ______her journalism career in Tulsa af- In 1997, she joined her sister, POSITION AVAILABLE ter her children were grown and Dorothy Arnote West of Antlers, ______National Indian Council on Aging and the Senior Commu- had finished their formal educa- and niece, Ann Elms, in writing a ______tion. At normal retirement age, family book “Reminiscences,” nity Service Employment Program has a position available Please circle one: Men’s team or Women’s team Holloway didn’t retire. She about her parents, Andrew J. and for a and return to: joined the Tulsa World staff and Annie Arnote of Antlers. Suzanne NUTRITION SITE AID worked there a quarter century. was one of five children; two died at the Choctaw Nation Community Center in Coalgate, Okla- Larry Wade When she began as a pioneer- in infancy. Her lawyer father, A.J. homa. This is a two year training program at 20 hours per week. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma ing woman journalist on the Arnote, the first district attorney – Must be 55 years or older – Must meet income guidelines Fast Pitch Tournament news desk of the Daily Oklaho- of Pushmataha County, died in – CDIB card-holder preferred, but not necessary P.O. Drawer 1210 man, in the midst of the Great 1920 and Annie Arnote raised her Call the Choctaw Nation Field Office in Coalgate Durant, OK 74702 Depression and the Dust Bowl, and brother Jay through two de- at 580-927-3641 for more information. social issues were in ferment. pressions. Suzanne’s sister, Dorothy, had A large group of family mem- bers and associates were on hand The Hern Family is hosting the Sixth Annual as Holloway was honored at the 33rd annual induction ceremony 10th Annual Gospel Singing at the University of Central Okla- 7 p.m. July 26 Labor Day Pow Wow homa. Holloway’s daughters, at the Choctaw Nation Complex Auditorium Mary Richard of Oklahoma City 16th & Locust, Durant, Oklahoma and Susan Holloway and Judy Guests to appear include: Friday, August 29, 2003 Whittlesey, both of Washington, D.C. work in the fields of writing, Faith, Hope & Love - Calera, Oklahoma Tushka Homma, Oklahoma political consulting and law. She Gospel Lights - Checotah, Oklahoma MC: Tim Tallchief - Jones, Oklahoma has five grandchildren, Andrew Gastineau’s - Ada, Oklahoma SCHEDULE Richard and Kristen Whittlesey of Inheritance - Wilburton, Oklahoma Head Man: Don LaRoque - Poplar, Montana 1:30 Gourd Dance Nashville, Tennessee, Kate Rich- Master’s Touch - Oklahoma City Head Lady: Toni Tsatoka - Carnegie, Oklahoma ard of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Grad Joe - Ardmore, Oklahoma Head Gourd: Matt Jefferson - Broken Bow, Oklahoma 4:30 Break Claire Richard of Oklahoma City Heavenly Places - Wewoka, Oklahoma AD: Bill Takeshorse - Colbert, Oklahoma 6:00 Gourd Dance and Kevin Whittlesey. – Free Admission – Southern Drum: Bear Claw - Dallas, Texas 7:00 Grand Entry The honoree is proud of a Choc- taw heritage that began 200 years Northern Drum: Little Eagles - Ada, Oklahoma *** Registration Closes ago when Sophia Folsom, a Choc- Color Guard: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma taw woman, married John Pitchlynn, tribal interpreter for Labor Day 5 KM Run Over $15,000 in Prize Money nearly 50 years. Her great-great- uncle was Peter Pitchlynn, a Race begins 8 a.m. Choctaw chief. Her mother, born ADULT CONTEST August 30, 2003 • Tushka Homma “SPECIAL” All categories separate Annie Taaffe at what is now Tom Race day registration is from 6:30-7:45 a.m. Men’s Women: near the Arkansas line, moved to in front of Crossroad Cafe Cloth - Buckskin - the new railroad town of Antlers Fancy Dance Contest in 1889 with her six orphaned sib- on U.S. Hwy. 271, 5 miles north of Clayton. 1st - $1,000; Fancy Shawl - Jingle Dress lings and her grandmother, Betsy Preregistration is $10.00. 2nd - $400; 3rd - $300; Men: Harris. Holloway owns a farm All entrants must be postmarked by August 22, 2003. 4th - $200; 5th - $100 Grass - Traditional - Straight southeast of Tom not far from the Race-day registration is $12.00. All contest songs 1st-$500; 2nd-$400; 3rd-$300; 4th-$200 former Betsy Harrison ferry on 4 push ups Red River. – AGE CATEGORIES AND AWARDS – YOUTH CONTEST 5-8 years; 9-12 years; 13-15, 16-19 and succeeding 5-year All Inter-tribal songs All categories separate 6 push ups age brackets up to 65 and older for women and 70 years and Sr. - 14-18 yrs old Horseshoe older for men. Top three finishers in each age bracket for All contestants must be in Grand Entry Jr. - 8-13 yrs old men and women will receive medallions. and participate in Inter-tribal dances. 18 years must be in school Tournament RACE DIRECTOR Must be in regalia to receive prize money. Sr./Jr. Girls Linda Tyler 580-924-8280, ext. 2319 Cloth - Buckskin - Registration ends at 9:30 Race Coordinator: Glen’s Road Race For more information: Fancy Shawl - Jingle Dress Saturday morning, August 30 $5.00 Entry Fee gets you in I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I Willard Polk at 580-924-8280, ext. 2349 Sr./Jr. Boys the Singles, Doubles and should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly Sue Folsom - Special Projects at 580-924-8280 Grass - Traditional - Straight - Fancy trained. I also know that although police protection will be provided, Public is welcome - Free admission Ringer Championship Sr Girls/Boys: Tournaments. Must bring there will be a possibility of traffic on the course. I assume the risk of Bring your powwow chairs running traffic. I also assume any and all other risks associated with 1st-$150; 2nd-$125; 3rd-$100 your own horse shoes. For – All drums, princesses are invited – running this event including, but not limited to falls, contact with other Jr. Girls/Boys: more information please call participants, the effects of the weather, including extreme cold and Call Willard for booth information 1st-$125; 2nd-$100; 3rd- $75 1-800-522-6170 - wind, and the conditions of the roads, all such risks being known and Booth fee: $20 TINY TOTS CONTEST: Jeremy Loper, ext. 2407 appreciated by me. Furthermore, I agree to yield to all emergency No alcohol or drugs will be tolerated Freda Nixon - 2406 vehicles. I also am fully aware that baby strollers and wheels of any Under 7 yrs. kind (except competitive wheel chairs), animals (aside from canine participants in canine and human race) and head phones are strictly prohibited and I agree not to go back onto the course after finishing. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, Choctaw Nation I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive Labor Day 3-on-3 and release and discharge any and all race sponsors, race officials, volunteers, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma employees and volunteers, tribal police including any and all of their agents, employees, assigns CO-ED Basketball or arising out of, or in the course of, my participation in this event. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind of nature VOLLEYBALL whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. The under- Tournament signed further grants full permission to sponsors and/or agents autho- TOURNAMENT rized to them to use any photography/videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose. Saturday, August 30, 2003 Saturday, August 30 First 12 teams accepted ENTRY FORM Maximum 10 players per team Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival Name ______Entry fee: $75.00 (non-refundable) Tushka Homma, Oklahoma Please print Team Name ...... – CATEGORIES – Signature ______10-14 Co-ed Boys and Girls Team Captain’s Name...... 15-18 Boys Waiver must be signed Date ______15-18 Girls Applications for minors accepted only with a parent’s or Address ...... 18-35 MEN ONLY guardian’s signature. 36 & up MEN ONLY City/State/Zip ...... Address ______FREE THROW CONTEST 3-POINT SHOOTOUT Ages 14 & Under Ages 19 & Up Home Phone ...... City/State/Zip ______Ages 15-18 Prize: $100 Work Phone ...... $35 ENTRY FEE Telephone ______Form of payment: Cashier’s Check or Money Orders Only Enclose Cashier’s Check or Money Order Only NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: AUGUST 22, 2003 Age as of August 30, 2003______Sex (M / F) ______Mail entry to: Name______Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Check one T-shirt size only (Adult) S___ M___ L___ XL___ XXL___ Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Address ______P.O. Drawer 1210 Durant, OK 74702 City/State/Zip ______Detach and send entry form and fees to: Attn: Rebecca Clapp Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Deadline for entries: August 15, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. Phone ______Attn: Linda Tyler USA Volleyball Grass Rules Enforced Mail to: 3-on-3 Basketball 5 KM Road Race/Walk For more information, call 580-924-8280, ext. 2212 or 2258 P.O. Drawer 1210 P.O. Drawer 1210 (required for correspondence) Durant, OK 74702 Durant, OK 74702-1210 July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 10 Wheelock Festival

Many young people joined their families in an afternoon and evening spent on the campus of Wheelock Academy. Tiffany Pushmataha Hall sports festive decorations for the annual Wheelock Spring Festival featuring Jones, Nichole Jones, Kristie Baker and Josh Montanez are arts and crafts, cultural performances and great musical entertainment. pictured here.

Pictured with Councilman Mike Amos are two of the guests John Battiest, Isaac Battiest and Fred Bobb relaxed in their lawn who spent the afternoon on the grounds, Kay and Keith Baker. chairs and enjoyed the Spring weather and events at Wheelock. Environmental Office offers free home inspections for lead paint In corporation with the U.S. According to the Center for Disease Control items such as floors, window Environmental Health Office, spection. Due to a grant funded Environmental Protection Agen- and Prevention (CDC), lead poisoning is the sills, toys, bottles, dishes and applicants must: by the EPA, the Choctaw Nation cy (EPA), the Choctaw Nation number one environmental health hazard other items that children place in • live in a home built before Environmental Office is offering Environmental Office is cur- their mouths. In most instances, 1978 these inspections FREE of charge rently accepting applicants for facing American children. the lead-contaminated dust is vi- • live within the 10 1/2 coun- for qualified applicants. To obtain FREE lead-based paint home in- sually undetectable. Soil is an- ties of the Choctaw Nation of an application and schedule an spections. These inspections may and nervous systems of fetuses before 1978. It is estimated that other source of lead contamina- Oklahoma appointment, please contact Me- include a surface-to-surface sam- and young children, causing re- over 80% of all homes built be- tion. Common sources of lead in • have children six years of age lissa Robinson at the Choctaw pling of interior and exterior ductions in IQ and attention span, fore 1978 contain some lead- residential soil include deteriorat- or younger or a pregnant woman Nation Environmental Health painted components, sampling of reading and learning disabilities, based paint. The Department of ing exterior lead-based paint residing in the home (this group Office in Hugo at 580-326-9673. soil, and household dust. After hyperactivity, and behavioral Housing and Urban Develop- from houses and past use of is considered the greatest risk for If you live in a home built be- the inspection is complete, the problems. According to the Cen- ment (HUD) states that approxi- leaded gasoline deposited onto lead poisoning from exposure of fore 1978 and have young chil- resident will receive a report ter for Disease Control and Pre- mately 72% of Oklahoma’s hous- the soil surface. Contaminated lead-based paint) dren, a blood test may be needed. showing the results of lead paint vention (CDC), lead poisoning is ing stock contains lead-based soil can be in outdoor play areas, • have a CDIB or a copy of the A blood test is the best way to sampling and suggestions to re- the number one environmental paint. tracked into homes, and on pets child’s birth certificate and detect lead poisoning. Blood lead duce lead exposure if lead is health hazard facing American Lead-based paint becomes a such as dogs and cats. Only sam- parent’s CDIB testing is recommended for chil- present. children. hazard to residents when the paint pling performed by a licensed This is a tremendous opportu- dren six months to six years of Lead is naturally occurring Selling lead-based paint for is disturbed due to deterioration, Lead-Based Paint Inspector can nity for tribal members who age. Contact your local Choctaw metal found throughout the en- interior or exterior residential use friction or renovation. When determine the presence of lead. qualify for the home inspections. Nation Health Clinic or the vironment and is extremely toxic was banned in 1978. Therefore, lead-based paint is disturbed, lead To qualify for the FREE Lead- Lead-based paint inspections per- Health Care Center in Talihina at to humans. It is particularly lead-based paint hazards are pri- contaminated dust is the result. Based Paint Home Inspections formed by private companies 1-800-349-7026 to schedule an harmful to the developing brain marily a problem for homes built The leaded dust can contaminate offered by the Choctaw Nation may charge up to $800 per in- appointment.

Dictionary Committee enlists variety of texts Hope Garcia Last month we listed some ourselves, and we want to share Willis. Henry is retelling a short kania hosh hikia. McCurtain is Miss Tiny Tot words which showed how differ- three of them with you this story from a comic strip. Kaunti yvmma tvmaha micha bok ent people pronounce some month. The first text is a remem- Sinti vt balvllit ayvt tvli chito laua anoti ai ittanaha yvt Chahta Two-year-old Hope Garcia of Choctaw words differently, or brance, an account of an event in vbanvblichit, vlla pisa tuk. hohchifo ishi, keyuh mvt Chahta Dallas, Texas has been chosen use them to mean different the past, by Christine Ludlow. We Yohmih mvt, “vlla ma kopoli la mak osh ahohchifo (Panki Bok, Miss Tiny Tot 2003. This is her things. People also put their give it first in Choctaw, then in chih,” ahnit anukfilli tuk. Mak Battiest, Oka Achukma, Kvli second year to attend the pageant. words together in different ways. English. fokalih ma, vlla ishki vt iti tvpa Chito, Kvli Tuklo, Bokchito, She has also attended the third This month, we have some texts Hopaki yash, Yanvsh ai halvllit aya tuk osh, nishkobo Nvnih Chito, Nvnih Lumbo, and fourth annual Student Pow- that illustrate this. ittvnaha pila ia ma, bokushi iti issot patvssalit kanchi tuk. yohmih). wow in Dallas. Hope is Choctaw You might ask, why is the Dic- patvlhpo atukla ma ish hlopulli Mihma sinti ash osh, “Onnak The first time the Choctaw and proud to be an American In- tionary Committee dealing with cha, hina shvnaia ona ikma, okla mak o kopoli la chike. Himmak people arrived on this land, they dian. She is looking forward to texts? The answer is that, for noa hosh ittanoa kio ikmvt, fehna kano sv nishkobo yvt camped along the Mt. Fork River. 2004. She would like to say thank many words, texts are our best issuba o binili aya ikmvt, shilup pahlatvt sv hottopa kánniah.” And they saw that there were a you to Peggy Larney for making chance to get all the words, and pisa beka tok mia. Yohmi ihatuk A snake came along and lot of eagles, it is said. When they the dress. all the meanings of a word. Of o Shilup i Yakni hochifo tok. looked over a boulder and he saw had stayed there awhile, they Hope and her brother, Chris, course we have the dictionaries vmafo vt vbanumpa isht this little child and thought to named it Eagletown. Eagletown will be featured in a brochure by and definers, but there are many anumpuli hosh aya beka tok. himself, “I’m gonna bite that stands today. Because my uncle the Dallas Intertribal. Thank you words which are not in them, and Himmonah ma, kvna kvto akanka little child.” In the meantime the lives near Eagletown, he likes to to Keith Crystal, Debra Christy, other words that have meanings tuklo ho vmafo ima tok. Ninak ma mother of the child walked up talk about it. There in Eagletown Charles Battiest and staff of Dal- that are not covered by these in chukka ia hosh ayah ma, and clubbed the snake in the head stands an old Choctaw church las Intertribal. books. Shilup i Yakni ona fehnah ma, and went on her way. And the about 100 plus years old. There To get all the words we need nana kvto aksobalit kuchchah snake said, “I’ll bite her tomor- in McCurtain County are many texts of all kinds. Of course there ma, ka kuchchvt pisah ma, row. At this moment I have a towns and rivers and churches Amanda Gabbert is All-Stater is the Bible, hymnal, and Psalms, akanka tuklo hosh talakchi shoffi splitting headache.” with a Choctaw name or that Amanda Gabbart, 18, has been and we can get most of the reli- bvnna hosh tolupli ho, mak o The last text is by Eveline Choctaws are named after (Grape chosen slow-pitch softball All- gious terms and a lot of other haklo akinli tok. Steele. This is a historical text River, Battiest, Good Water, Big Stater. Amanda recently gradu- words from them. But even they Long ago, going to Buffalo telling how Eagletown got its Spring, Two Springs, Big River, ated from Caddo High School. do not have all the words we use Church, when you cross the sec- name. Big Hill, Round Hill, etc.) She has also received Defensive in daily conversation. So, we will ond bridge, reach the second Chahta aiokla yvt yakni ilvppa These texts were written by Player of the Year from her be trying to collect lots of differ- curve, the people walking or tikba ai vlah mvt, bok Nvnih people who have spoken Choc- school and Bryan County All- ent kinds of texts: remem- riding horseback used to see a Hvchcha apotaka yo abinachit taw all their lives, and yet you can Conference Player honors for the brances, personal history, Choc- Ghost, it is said. That is why it is aiasha tok miyah. Yohmih ma, probably find where you would 2003 Softball Season. She en- taw culture and history, jokes, called Ghost Land. ossi yvt laua ho okla pisa tok have said something in a differ- joyed playing in the All-State traditional stories, recipes, old My grandfather was a minis- miyah. Atuk o okla aiasha nahah ent way. This is dialect. Every game at the OU Softball Com- letters, and instructions, like how ter. One time someone gave mvt Ossi Tvmaha hochifo tok o; dialect has been passed down by plex in Norman, Oklahoma on to make a kitti and kittush, or how Grandpa two chickens. That himmak a Ossi Tvmaha yosh our ancestors, so we can’t say that June 14. to do something like dress a deer. night when he was going home, hikia. Amoshi yvt Ossi Tvmaha one is right and another is wrong. Amanda is the daughter of It goes without saying that we when he reached the Ghost Land, bilika vtta hatuk osh, isht Each of these traditions is part of Billy and Brenda Gabbart of need texts from lots of different something made a big noise out- anopohonli im achukma beka tuk. our inheritance. We want to in- Caddo, Oklahoma and the granddaughter of Rowland and Jo-Ann people, because we want to write side, and he got out of the car to Tvmaha ma Chahta im ai clude all of them in the dictio- Gabbart of Daisy, Oklahoma and Ed and Joyce Strickland of Caddo. a dictionary of the Choctaw lan- look; those two chickens were ittanaha sipokni achvffa kvt hikia nary. She is the great-granddaughter of James H. “Buck” White of Caddo. guage, not just a dictionary of jumping around trying to get moma. Afvmmi tahlepa achvffa Okla ittim anumpoli cha, Amanda’s family and friends would like to tell her congratula- what the committee knows. loose, and that is what he heard. ont ivt kania hosh hikia moma. anumpa fvlama et pi pilah! tions on her achievement and wish her the best of luck in the fu- We have been writing texts The next short text is by Henry Afvmmi tahlepa achvffa ont ivt Yakoke! ture. July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 11 STANDING TALL Tribe helps sponsor USDA informational meetings The Choctaw Nation, CMSE and USDA (FSA) are sponsoring informational meetings through- out the 10 1/2 counties of the Choctaw Nation. The meetings are open to anyone who is inter- ested. Various speakers are scheduled for the casual informa- tive meetings. Topics discussed include farm/ ranch owner’s real estate liabili- ties by trespassers and/or invited guests, hunting leases, and many more topics. The meetings are held from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Ham- burgers will be served. The first meeting was held in Bryan County. Also scheduled are: Bro- ken Bow Field Office, July 21; Bill Estes, Farm Loan Chief for the State of Oklahoma; Greg Mathis, Bryan Spc. Mario R. Morales, Jr. Idabel Field Office, July 22; Ant- County Farm Loan Manager; Chris Baker, Bryan County Program Technician; Spc. Mario R. Morales, Jr., a graduate of Jones Academy, is pic- lers Field Office, August 21; tured in Germany with Assistant Chief Mike Bailey. Assistant Chief Housing Authority, Hugo, August Jodie Dunn, CM/SE Educator/Trainer, and Bill Bailey, CM/SE Program Man- Bailey was touring Army bases for Ethnic Day. He and Mario are 22. ager and USDA Liaison. well-acquainted as Mr. Bailey was supervisor at Jones Academy dur- ing Mario’s stay there. Mario started at Jones as a fifth-grader and stayed to graduate in 1994. He excelled in basketball and enjoyed Applications are available showing hogs, many of them prizewinners. After high school, he attended Tiger Welding School. After finishing, he joined the Army for FSA Emergency Loans and has been stationed many places, predominantly in Germany. Pushmataha County is included in an Administrator’s Physical Loss Currently he is assigned to Iraq. Notification for the State of Oklahoma. Also eligible, because they We know Mario receives the Bishinik and his grandmother, brother, are contiguous, are Choctaw and LeFlore counties. Eligible family niece and I want to take this opportunity to tell him how much we farmers may qualify for emergency (EM) loans for physical losses love and miss him and how proud we are of him, serving and pro- due to damages and losses caused by a tornado that occurred on May tecting his country as are so many of America’s finest. We ask every- 1, 2003. Application for assistance in the disaster-stricken counties one reading this to remember him and all our other men and women will be accepted by FSA until January 22, 2004 in Pushmataha County. in the service in their prayers. We love you, Mario, and are waiting The loans will be made to assist farmers in recovering from physical impatiently for your return – Mom, Pokeni, Tony and Antonia Maria. losses only. Sgt. David Bray Farm operations in the designated county who have suffered quali- fying physical losses may be eligible for FSA emergency loans to Sgt. David Bray, serving in Iraq cover actual physical losses. with the 478th Engr Bn (B Co) re- Emergency loan funds may be used to purchase seed, fertilizer, serves out of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, fuel and repairs. A farmer can use the money for the most essential turned 40 years old on June 15. operating and living costs. To be eligible for a loan, an applicant David and his wife, Sarah, also cel- must have suffered losses as a direct result of the disaster and be ebrated their 12th wedding anniver- unable to get credit from other sources. Loans covering actual losses sary on May 25. He resides in Leba- are at an interest rate of 3.75% per annum. The amount of the loan is non, Ohio. His parents, Fred and Doris determined by actual certification of loss less any compensation re- Bray, and grandmother, Opal Bray, are ceived, repayment capacity of the borrower, and availability of secu- all of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. rity. Caldwell brothers Farms and ranchers who believe they can qualify may contact the Pushmataha County FSA Office for additional details. Pvt. 1st Class Gerard A. Caldwell of Ft. Riley, Kansas, part of the Army’s Ty Thomas with Championship Team Roping Saddle. 1st Armored Division, was deployed Recruiting at DQ-University to Iraq in March. After arriving in Iraq, Gerard named his tank, “Choctaw Choctaw tribal members qualify California’s only Tribal College, an accredited 2-year post sec- Warrior,” and put a dream catcher in- ondary institution dedicated to the progress of indigenous com- side. His company is now in Baghdad for College National Finals munities, offers where they patrol the Tigress River. • GED Gerard is the great-great-grandson of Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Rodeo Team finished • 2-yr Associate of Arts & Science/Certificate Programs original enrollees Elizabeth Bohanan, its regular season with a successful week in Hays, Kansas. The rodeo • Student Dorms Henry Lewis and Nora Mowdy. team faced hazardous arena conditions with 18 inches of mud and • Small class sizes Gerard’s younger brother, William high winds but still managed to come out on top. Next Fall Session, call Genie Cowan, Dean of Affairs, Gerard Caldwell Michael Caldwell, is also serving in the Ty Thomas of Idabel, Oklahoma won his first collegiate saddle by DQ-U, (530) 758-0470, ext. 1032. Army. After graduating boot camp in winning the year-end Team Roping title. Thomas competed for SOSU South Carolina, he completed Advanced last year at the College National Finals and will again lead the men’s Individual Training in Ft. Lee, Virginia. team to Wyoming this year. Ty is a proud member of the Choctaw He is stationed at Ft. Stewart, Georgia. Nation. Gerard and Michael are very proud Ty earned 202 points for the entire year while the next closest com- American Indian Affairs of Tennessee of their Choctaw heritage and very petitor to him earned 130. He had the saddle won even before com- proud to be serving their country in the peting in the last regional rodeo at Hays. Ty ropes with two partners Choctaw Indian Festival Army. The sons of William and Karen from other universities, Jace Crabbs of NW and Jake Long of NEO. August 2 & 3, 2003 Caldwell of Smithville, Oklahoma, Ty had to choose only one partner for the College National Finals Chucalissa Museum they graduated from Smithville High Rodeo and will be roping with NEO’s Jake Long. Memphis, Tennessee School in 1998 and 2000. Their mom, Junior Jade Thompson of Ratliff City, another Choctaw Nation Cultural demonstrations include: dad and two older brothers, Jeremy member, and Jody Green of Marlow will represent the SOSU rodeo and Levi, are very proud and say, team at the College National Finals in the calf-roping event. Jade Pow Wow Drums & Dance Demonstration Michael Caldwell “come home, we love you.” finished third in the average at the regional finals and Jody finished Face Painting • Dancing • Blow Gun Shooting • Corn Grinding fifth. A junior, Jade qualified when he was a freshman to the CNFR • Story Telling • Bow & Arrow Shooting • Stickball Playing PFC Jeremiah J. Palmer while he rodeoed for Murray State College in Tishomingo. Choctaw Indian Food: Indian Taco • Hominy • Fry Bread Marine Corps PFC Jeremiah J. Hot Dogs • Hamburgers Palmer completed basic training on Watson is DOD opticianry expert General Admission: Adult - $5.00; Children - $3.00 April 10. The course lasted a gruel- Chief Hospital Corpsman Brian For more information, call Chucalissa Indian Village, ing 12 weeks at Marine Corps Recruit Watson re-enlisted in the United 901-785-3160 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Depot in San Diego, designed to chal- States Navy for four more years on lenge new Marine recruits both physi- April 17, 2003. He has served in the cally and mentally. Palmer and fellow Navy since June 1983. Brian is the recruits began their training at 5 a.m. recognized expert for DOD opticianry by running three miles and perform- leading to his assignments as the Di- ing calisthenics. In addition to the rector of Production and the Director 4th Annual Permian Basin physical conditioning program, Palmer spent numerous hours in the of Training for DOD’s largest oph- classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, thalmic lens fabrication and training Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand- facility in Yorktown, Virginia. He su- Trans-Pecos Renewal Center to-hand combat, and assorted weapons training. He and other re- pervises 140 Army, Navy and civil- Trans-Pecos American Indian Association cruits received the Marine Corps values, honor, courage and com- ian opticians in the fabrication of over mitment and what the words mean in guiding personal and profes- 400,000 pair of spectacles and train- September 27-28, 2003 sional conduct. They ended a 54-hour training phase with an emo- ing of 120 opticianry students annually. Brian’s next assignment will Noon Grand Entry tional ceremony during which they were addressed as “Marines” be with the Fleet Marine Force at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Odessa College Sports Center for the first time. Brian graduated from Kellog, Idaho, High School in 1979 and is 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas Jeremiah, the son of Ethel L. Palmer and Bobby J. Palmer of Tali- the son of Shirley and the late N.B. Watson who was raised in Master of Ceremony – Tim Harjo/Seminole-Chickasaw hina, Oklahoma, is Chickasaw-Choctaw. He is the grandson of the Smithville, Oklahoma. He is the grandson of Ethel and the late Simon Head Man Dancer – James “Jim” Lay/Cherokee late Kuton and Leona Smith of Allen, Oklahoma and the great-grand- Watson, formerly of Smithville, now residing in Stayton, Oregon. Head Boy Dancer – Joshua Smith son of the late Edward Palmer of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Mona Brian is married to Joyce Case and has two children, Jason and Head Lady Dancer – Anita Hitchcock/Comanche Williams of Oklahoma City. Congratulations from all your family Heather. We’re all so proud of Brian’s accomplishments and wish Head Girl Dancer – Tehya Adams/Apache and friends. We are proud of you and we love you. him the best in his future assignments. Head Gourd Dancer – Hector Valencia Arena Director – Steve Zavala Host Northern Drum – Eagle Point, Austin, Texas EQIP Limited Resource and Beginning Farmer Enhancements Host Southern Drum – TBA The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA) more than $100,000 in each of the previous two years and (2) has a Host Motel – Best Western Garden Oasis and the current Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) total household income at or below the national poverty level for a All Drums Welcome! final rule provide for specific enhancements for individuals consid- family of four, or less than 50% of a county median household in- Absolutely No Drugs or Alcohol! Security Enforced! ered to be a Beginning or Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher. come in each of the previous two years. Individuals will be required – Free Admission – According to Ann Colyer, Tribal Resource Conservationist, Natural to “self certify” their status to be eligible for the enhancements. Canned Food Donations Taken: Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), individuals who meet the “Beginning or limited resource farmer or rancher applications for Adults: 2 cans; Children 12 & under: 1 can; Seniors: 1 can Beginning or Limited Resource Farmer definitions may be eligible participation in EQIP will be considered, evaluated and ranked along All food donations to benefit the West Texas Food Bank to receive cost-share payments up to 90% for application of certain with all other applications received in USDA county offices,” says Sponsored in part by Odessa Council for the Arts & conservation practices under the EQIP program. Colyer. “We are accepting applications for participation in the EQIP Humanities, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Texas program on a continuous basis. To date, over 4,500 applications for The EQIP final rule defines a “beginning farmer or rancher” as an Commission on the Arts and the Odessa Convention & EQIP assistance have been received across the state. Individual pro- individual or entity who (1) has not operated a farm or ranch, or Visitors Bureau. Vendors can pre-register online at http:// who has operated a farm or ranch for not more than ten consecutive ducers who have high priority resource concerns who are interested tprc.freeservers.com/rgstrfrm/html. For more information, years and (2) will materially and substantially participate in the op- in participation in EQIP or that want to find out more about Begin- e-mail [email protected] eration of the farm or ranch. A “limited resource farmer or rancher” ning or Limited Farmer or Rancher provisions should contact your is defined as (1) a person with direct or indirect gross farm sales not local NRCS or Farm Service Agency (FSA) office.” July 2003, BISHINIK, Page 12 OBITUARIES

Kenneth Dean Renehan Ola Bea Parnell Steiger Donald Mitchell Atwood Kenneth Dean Renehan, 41, of San Ola Bea Steiger, 85, also known as Donald Mitchell Atwood, 72, passed Antonio, Texas passed away May 1, “Grannie Goose,” passed away May 2, away on Monday, May 12, 2003 in Tali- 2003. He was born on August 24, 1961 2003, surrounded by her family in the hina, Oklahoma. He was born on Tues- in Burbank, California. His parents are comfort of her daughter’s home in day, October 14, 1930 in Heavener, Okla- Patricia Ann (Wright) Ammann of San Cloverdale, California. She was born homa to Clyde and Ida (Harris) Atwood. Antonio and Walter Claude Renehan of January 25, 1918 in Muse, Oklahoma, the Mr. Atwood retired from the U.S. Air Rowland Heights, California. daughter of Thomas Omer Parnell and Force and the U.S. Postal Service in the Kenneth was very proud of his Choc- Roxie Leona (Kennedy) Parnell. Dallas area. He served in Korea and Viet- taw heritage and was learning the lan- Her brothers and sisters were Stella nam, where he received the National guage. He was an accomplished musician Jewel Moore, James Harrison Parnell, Defense Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air on the accordion, clarinet and guitar. He Myrtie Lee Stickle, Artie Theodore Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Korean wrote music and lyrics and enjoyed all Parnell, Gracie Maybell Blake, Gladys Service Medal and Vietnam Service types of music. He also wrote poetry and Ethel Green, Nola Bea Blake (her twin), Medal, along with several other medals. had been published by the National Poetry Society. He was nomi- Opal Roxie Phillips, Omer J.C. Parnell and De Lois Toon. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. nated as poet of the year several times. He enjoyed woodworking, Ola Bea moved to Cloverdale in 1988 to be closer to her loved Survivors include his brothers, Jack Ray Atwood of Hodgen, Okla- making tables, bookshelves, headboards, CD racks, plaques, etc. ones. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing and walking. She was homa and Clyde Atwood of Duluth, Minnesota; his caregiver and Kenneth loved helping people and making them laugh. He had a keen known for her unconditional love, quilts, chocolate gravy, apple turn- niece, Diana Stedman, and several other nieces, nephews and family sense of humor and delighted in pulling jokes on his friends. He loved overs and cream pies. All who knew and loved her will miss her. members. animals and loved to romp and play with them. He was a member She was preceded in death by her son, Dale Green, and first hus- and usher of Churchill Baptist Church in San Antonio. He was very band, Olen Green. James Stonewall Jackson patriotic and was a U.S. Army veteran. Kenneth’s favorite saying Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Everett J. Steiger of James Stonewall Jackson, 81, a Coalgate, Oklahoma area resident was, “Never let the child inside you die!” White City, Oregon; her daughters, Earlene Belifore and Geneva for the past ten years and formerly of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away Survivors include his parents; sisters, Pamela Faye Hanson of Mills; son, Donald Green; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchil- Monday, June 9, 2003 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, Appleton, Wisconsin and Susan Rose Rickard of Las Vegas, Nevada; dren and two great-great-grandchildren, all of California, and nu- Oklahoma. He was born March 31, 1922 in Atoka, the son of Fulsom uncles, Barton William Wright, Jr. and wife, Joanne, of Albuquer- merous nieces and nephews. Chelsea Jackson and Mattie Bell (Mead) Jackson. que, New Mexico, Melvin James Wright of Mesquite, Nevada and He attended Atoka schools and was a member of First Baptist Roger Edwin Wright and wife, Joan, of Buena Park, California, and James Marvin Dailey Church in Atoka when he was younger. A veteran of World War II, a host of cousins, nieces, a nephew and many, many friends. James Marvin Dailey, 64, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away Jackson was a medic and served in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany Saturday, May 17, 2003 in McAlester. He was born July 29, 1938 in with the 180th Infantry 45th Division. He was a member of the dis- Thelma Jean Wilcox Blanco, Oklahoma to Jim and Ella (Jones) Dailey. abled American Veterans Chapter 60 and VFW Post of Atoka. Thelma Jean Wilcox, 57, passed away James worked for the Dr. Pepper bottling plant in Denison, Texas. Mr. Jackson worked in construction and in the oil fields as a rough- Friday, April 11, 2003. She was born He also volunteered for the McAlester VFW. neck. He married Eulalia Oliver on August 4, 1957 at Oxnard, Cali- August 1, 1945 in Delano, California to He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Loretta; two fornia. She preceded him in death in September 1991. Edgar Louis Martin and Ruth Lorene brothers, the Rev. Gilbert Frazier and the Rev. Edmond Frazier, and Also preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Lloyd, (Lathem) Martin. a sister, Laura Dailey. Lamar and Hayden Jackson, and four sisters, Winnie, Mabel and Ada Jean’s family moved back to Matador, Survivors include four children; two brothers, LeRoy Dailey of Jackson and Virginia Phillip. Texas when she was four years old, and Savanna, Oklahoma and Edward Dailey of Kiowa, Oklahoma; two Survivors include one sister, Jeanivee Carter of Coalgate; two then to Southard, Oklahoma after her sisters, Margaret Carney of McAlester and Josephine Carney of nieces, Jennie Bell Vietta and husband, John R., of Durant, Okla- mother and father divorced. She attended Blanco, and numerous nieces and nephews. homa, and Sue Ann Humphrey and husband, Delbert, of Stuart, Okla- school at Southard, Watonga, Canton and graduated from Waynoka, homa; two nephews, Lloyd O. Jackson, Jr. of California and Ernest Oklahoma, High School, in 1963. Shirley Calvin M. Carter of Seminole, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law, Rosella “Skip” She met Edward Doyle Wilcox while in high school and they were Jackson of California; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, other Shirley Calvin, 56, passed away April 16, 2003. She was born on married on August 30, 1963 in Clayton, New Mexico. After they relatives and many very dear and loved friends. January 13, 1947 in Red Oak, Oklahoma to Joe and Mozelle Jefferson. were married, they lived on the Case Ranch for many years. She She married Oscar Douglas Calvin in Red Oak. They were mar- worked as a secretary and bookkeeper most of her life, in addition to Virginia Mae Williams ried for many years when he passed away in 1992. being a homemaker. Virginia Mae Williams, 64, of Atoka, Shirley worked in health care for the Choctaw Nation. She was a Jean loved teaching Vacation Bible School, working with children, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, July member of the South Rock Creek Baptist Church. She was a devoted animals and horses and she especially loved her family. She loved 26, 2002 at the Atoka Memorial Hospi- wife, mother, aunt and friend. her cowboy and their cowboy way of life. She was very proud of her tal. She was born February 2, 1938 in Survivors include her mother, Mozelle Hancock Jefferson of Red Indian heritage, had done a lot of research about the Choctaw Nation Bentley, Oklahoma to Mose Boyd and Oak; a son, Ronnie Joe Calvin of Red Oak; two stepsons, Anthony and was trying to learn the language. She also loved to sing and play Harriett (Peters) Williams. Calvin of Gowen, Oklahoma and Robert Calvin of Red Oak; step- music and was an exceptional artist. Jean was a member of the Orion In 1957, she married Donald Lee daughter, Rebecca Johnson of Wilburton, Oklahoma; two sisters, Ruth Baptist Church and WMU women’s organization and also belonged Criner in Atoka. Morgan of Red Oak and Virginia Stallaby of Oklahoma City; half- to the American Quarter Horse Association. She dedicated many hours to caring for sister, Missie Van Jones of Cartwright, Oklahoma; three grandchil- In 1992, she and Ed moved to their present home eleven miles others. Virginia devoted 24 years of her dren, Megan, Cortney and Thomas Calvin, all of Red Oak; a niece, west of Fairview where they raised quarter horses. They had been life helping to care for her three grand- several nephews, cousins and 11 step-grandchildren. married 40 years. children. She was also a nurse’s aide per- She was preceded in death by her mother and a half-brother. forming duties in numerous nursing Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Lee Wilcox of Frank James Self homes, including Colonial Manor in Atoka. She was a lifelong mem- Mustang, Oklahoma; a daughter, Dixie Parker of Fairview, Okla- Frank James Self, 80, passed away on March 25, 2003. He was ber of the Cane Hill Methodist Church in Bentley. Virginia was ex- homa; a brother, David Martin of Watonga; a half-brother, Alan Cropp born on May 11, 1922 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Albert Doss Self and ceptionally proud of her heritage and ancestry. of Geary, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; her father, Ed Martin of Sarah Jane Spring Self. He was part Choctaw on his mother’s side. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sylvester Prosser, Washington, and a host of other relatives. Sarah Spring Self was an original enrollee in the Choctaw Nation. John, and sister, Marie Parker. Frank’s parents divorced when he was young and he grew up at the Survivors include her daughter, Pam Sefcik of Atoka; grandchil- Charles D. Bonaparte Goodland Presbyterian Orphanage for Native Americans. During this dren, Patricia (Sefcik) Sharp of Kansas City, Missouri and Robert Charles D. Bonaparte, 84, of time, he was introduced to Christianity and survival during the hard Sefcik and Felix Sefcik, both of Atoka; great-grandchildren, Ashton Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away Depression times. Frank attended Haskell Institute, an Indian board- Sharp, Savannah Sharp, Nicholas Sefcik, Tanner Sefcik and Dylon on Sunday, January 19, 2003 at ing high school in Lawrence, Kansas. His character and faith in Jesus Sefcik; sisters, Geraldean White of Victorville, California and Mildred Latimer County Hospital in Wil- was shaped during these years. Williams of Atoka; aunt, Addie Lewis of Ardmore; nephews, Larry burton, Oklahoma. He was the When he was 15, he left school to join the Army. He became a Parker and Michael Williams of Atoka, and numerous other relatives last of his generation. member of the cavalry, riding motorcycles instead of horses. During and many dear and loved friends. Charles was born October 14, World War II, he joined the Navy and served on a sub tender. After She will be missed by many friends and family. 1918 in Dow, Oklahoma to origi- the war, he went to Oklahoma A&M on the GI bill. He earned his nal enrollee Jacob Bonaparte and bachelor’s and master’s degrees there. Frank’s first job after graduat- Hanson Lee Wade Dora (Paxton) Bonaparte. ing was teaching junior high school in Richmond, California. It was Hanson Lee Wade, 75, passed away He spent his childhood years during Christmas break of his first year teaching that he returned to January 8, 2003 at Medical Center of in High Hill Community where Oklahoma and met Dolores Weber. Their whirlwind courtship ended Southeastern Oklahoma in Durant. He he attended East Carban School. in their wedding 52 years ago. was born June 1, 1927 at Bethel, Okla- Charles was a veteran of World Dolores and Frank soon moved to Lawrence, Kansas where Frank’s homa to Robinson Wade and Malium War II, serving in the U.S. Army. teaching career was ended when he was called once more to join the Carterby (Leflore, Wade) Cobb. His fa- He enjoyed the outdoors, espe- military. This time he joined the Air Force. He spent the next 25 ther passed away when he was three years cially gardening, raising hogs, years traveling across the United States and even to Japan where his old. His mother remarried to Albert Cobb. traveling and visiting with friends. He loved people and enjoyed life. youngest child, Jon, was born. In 1968, Frank retired from the mili- Hanson married Josephine Fobb on Charles loved the Lord and to serve in the church. He was a dedi- tary and went back to his first love – education. He joined the Bureau July 10, 1951 in Tipton, Oklahoma. He cated member and lifetime Trustee of Cedar Baptist Church. He used of Indian Affairs as an administrator. He progressed from a counse- was of Presbyterian faith, a member and to drive hundreds of miles for church meetings. He liked to be one of lor to principal to superintendent before he was medically retired in deacon at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church the first ones there. 1975. Frank and Dolores have lived in the San Diego, California in Pickens, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Valdona Wallen area for 17 years. They have been active members of the First Bap- They had lived in and traveled between Battiest and Frederick, Bonaparte; adopted son, Gerald Bonaparte; his parents; stepfather, tist Church of Poway. Oklahoma. At one time they had lived in Ft. Worth, Texas. Then in Jackson Smith; sisters, Cora Wall Thompson, Christine Smith, Aileen Frank’s love of adventure and travel inspired him to take frequent June of 1964, relocated to Los Angeles, California through the BIA Smith and Dora Smith Cunningham, and brothers, Joseph, Joshua road trips with his grandchildren. He wanted each of them to visit relocation program. In Los Angeles, he found employment with a and Benjamin Bonaparte. Washington, D.C. and New York with him. These adventures will manufacturing company for the first year. Later, in 1965, he gained Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bonaparte of Red Oak; step- remain a constant reminder of the love Frank had for his family. He employment with Los Angeles City Unified School District, where daughters and husbands, Christine and Raymond Mackey of Wister, was the spiritual leader of his family, instilling the love of Jesus and he worked until he retired in June of 1990 as Plant Manager III. Oklahoma, Erma and Harold Hegler of Daingerfield, Texas; many modeling Christian principles by his life. After returning from California in December 1990, he settled in step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and neph- He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Will- Broken Bow, Oklahoma until the last year of his life when he resided ews; sister-in-law, Carolyn Bonaparte and daughters, Lavern Crain iam Lee Self, Raymond Self, Roy Self and Albert Self. in a nursing facility in Durant, Oklahoma. and Barbara Mustonen of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and many Survivors include his wife, Dolores W. Self; daughters and sons- Mr. Wade loved sports, playing baseball and basketball as a youth. friends and church family. in-law, Karen and Randy Beakley of Trinity, Texas and Sarah and He also spent some time as a bronc and bull rider in rodeos. He loved Richard Marcus of Tucson, Arizona; son and daughter-in-law, Jon country/western music and enjoyed singing gospel songs. He was an Theda Bacinett Ross and Linda Self of Belize, Central America; sisters, Marie Walker avid guitar player in his younger days. At one time in his teens, he Theda Bara Bacinett, 72, passed away peacefully in her home with of Hoyt, Oklahoma and Jean Dowling of Foreman, Arkansas; broth- played with Bob Wills. He also sang with Ernest Tubb. her family by her side on November 25, 2001. Born in Allen, Okla- ers, Barney Self and Bill Self of Foreman; eight grandchildren and He was an exceptional and strong Christian worker. He enjoyed homa on September 8, 1929, she was a Lake County resident for 27 three great-grandchildren. going to gospel singings at different churches, no matter the distance. years. Prior to that, she lived in San Diego, California. As a Christian, he believed in helping others. No one was turned She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and her family. Harvey Dixon York away when asking for help. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Bacinett of Upper Harvey Dixon York, 85, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2003 at He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdad; his wife; six Lake, California; son, Jim Bacinett of San Diego; daughters, Donna his home in Marlow, Oklahoma. He was born August 20, 1917 in sisters, Dena Hensley, Lorincie Hicks, Amanda Marshall, Artemisue Melville and husband, Ken, of Kelseyville, California, Debbie Rice Marlow, the son of Lee and Virgie (Palmer) York. Wade, Suzanne Burris and Nellie Faye Beers; two brothers, Carlo of Loveland, Colorado and Dorey Pendleton and husband, Jerry, of He married Freida “Jean” Drake on August 24, 1947 in Wichita Wade and Samuel Wade; nephew, Joe Ray Hicks, and niece Pearline Lakeport, California; her brother, Nuel Emmons and wife, Betty, of Falls, Texas. Osburne. Nice, California; her best friend, Paula Connors of Lakeport; grand- He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Bobby; a daughter, Survivors include a sister, Josephine Reyes of Frederick, Okla- children, Stan Bacinett and wife, Erika, of San Diego, Mike Rice and Marilyn, and brothers, Lee York and Steve York. homa; two sons, Thomas Noah, Sr. of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and wife, Corina, of Santa Rosa, California, Scot Bacinett and wife, Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Lynn York and wife, Jimmy L. Wade of Calera, Oklahoma; a daughter, Joyce L. Gilmore Nathile, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Jason Rice and wife, Fawn, of Shelia, of Geronimo, Oklahoma; daughters, Beverly Jones and hus- of Calera; seven grandchildren, Eli Noah, Chris Steele, Thomas Noah, Box Elder, South Dakota, Chris Rice of Loveland, Brad Pendleton band, Jimmy, and Kathy Singleterry and husband, Foster, all of Mar- Jr., Geneva Cervantes, Kristy Talas, Garrison Gregg and Josephine of Lakeport, Shawnte Bacinett of San Diego, Shannon Melville of low, and Marjorie Comer of Elgin, Oklahoma; brothers, Osborne York, Rosa Gilmore; 13 great-grandchildren, Tommy and Austin Noah, Kelseyville, Chyral Bryant and husband, Mike, of Kelseyville, and Lee York, Jr., Henry York, George York and Milford York; sisters, Dylan and Alexandros Yazzie, Nokoda Noah, Delano Zahgotah, An- Lynsey Bara Pendleton of Lakeport; eight great-grandchildren, three Mildred Fenkell, Catherine Hughes and Nellie Marco; five grand- gela Noah, Patricia and Kyra Cervantes, Tristan, Thayer and Talisa nieces and two nephews. children and four great-grandchildren. Talas and Jasmine Lupe, and numerous nieces and nephews.