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Vol. XXXIX No. 4 No. XXXIX Vol. Ada, Oklahoma Ada, April 2004 April Official publication of the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw the of publication Official Chickasaw Times Chickasaw 2 Chickasaw Times April 2004 CHICKASAW TRIBAL\ LEGISLATURE Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs REGULAR SESSION 12 yes votes David Stout Building The motion to approve GR21-039 carried unanimously. Ada, Oklahoma Mr. Woods concluded his report. February 20, 2004 (B) FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Scott Colbert AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER General Resolution Number 21-040, Approval of Revised Consolidated Tribal Chairperson Linda Briggs called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Budget - Fiscal Year 2004 AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL This resolution approve the revision to the Consolidated Tribal Budget in the Members present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Melvin Burris, Scott amount of $3,512,710 and approves the revised Consolidated Tribal Budget in the Colbert (Late arrival, 9:06), Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean amount of $1,284,368,100. McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve A motion was made by Mr. Scott Colbert to approve GR21-040. Ms. Wanda Woods Blackwood Scott seconded the motion. Member absent: Donna Hartman Mr. Seawright stated he opposed the dollars for the salary increases, however, Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, he would vote in favor of the resolution because of the $1.2 million increase for Sergeant-At-Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel, David Mitchell, Legislative education. Legal Assistant Members voting yes: Guests present: Lizette Stephens, Mike Watson, Wilma Watson, Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary James A. Humes, Mary Johnson, Kathleen Stoner, Melvin Stoner, Ramona McKee, Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Cindy Johnson, Misty Barker, Tony Choate, Robert L. Cole, Jessie Kemp, Rita Loder, Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Tim Rhynes, Summer Stick, Rachel Wedlow, Paul Wilson, Anna Cole 12 yes votes AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION The motion to approve GR21-040 carried unanimously. Invocation was given by Mrs. Green. Mr. Scott Colbert concluded his report Special Presentation (C) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Dean Chairperson Briggs presented Monette Richardson, Legislative Administrative McManus Assistant, a plaque for 20 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation. General Resolution Number 21-030, Gubernatorial Appointment to the Chickasaw AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES Tribal Utility Authority, Brian Campbell January 16, 2004 Minutes This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s appointment of Mr. Brian A motion was made by Mrs. Green to approve the January 16, 2004 minutes. Dr. Campbell to the Chickasaw Tribal Utility Authority Board of Trustees. Mr. Campbell Goforth Parker seconded the motion. is filling the seat vacated by Mr. Guy McElroy, filling the remainder of Mr. McElroy’s Members voting yes: term which would have begun on October 1, 2003. Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary A motion was made by Mrs. McManus to approve GR21-030. Dr. Goforth Parker Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson seconded the motion. Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Mr. Seawright stated he did not have an opposition with Mr. Campbell, however, 12 yes votes he did serve on several other boards and committees. He felt there were others that The motion to approve the minutes of January 16, 2004 carried unanimously. could serve the Chickasaw Nation adequately, and those people should be considered. December 19, 2003 Mr. Seawright commented that he has asked how many other boards Mr. Campbell A motion was made by Mrs. Alexander to approve the December 19, 2003 minutes. serves on, but has not received an answer. Mr. Seawright seconded the motion. A motion was made by Mr. Seawright to table GR21-030. The motion was sec- Members voting yes: onded by Mrs. Alexander. Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Chairperson Briggs gave the chair to the Secretary to make comments. She stated Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson that she serves on this board, and there were only two members on the board, other Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs than the Governor. She commented it was difficult to find people who understood 12 yes votes electricity to serve on this board. They are in hopes the next seat would be filled The motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 2003 carried unanimously. September 19, 2003 See Minutes, page 38 Chairperson Briggs noted a typographical error on page six of the minutes. Mrs. Alexander made a suggestion to table the September 19, 2003 minutes due to citizens comments being excluded. A motion was made by Mrs. Alexander to table the September 19, 2003 minutes. Mr. Seawright seconded the motion. Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel Members voting yes: Governor Lt. Governor Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson 107 S. Constant, Ada, OK 74820 Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs or Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 12 yes votes Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977 ; Fax: (580) 332-3949 The motion to table the minutes of September 19, 2003 carried unanimously. e-mail: [email protected] AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 There was no unfinished business. AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Tom Bolitho Vicky Gold (A) LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Steve Woods Editor Office Manager General Resolution Number 21-039, Authorization to Enter into Chickasaw Na- Dena Drabek Tony Choate tion and State of Oklahoma Gaming Compact Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Specialist This resolution authorizes the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation to enter into a gaming compact for specific electronic games or devices, referred collectively as The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw registered voters, government and “authorized games,” pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act on behalf of the educational offices and upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint permission is granted Chickasaw Nation with the State of Oklahoma once appropriate legislation is passed with credit to The Chickasaw Times unless other copyrights are shown. Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ letters reflect and authorized by the Oklahoma State Legislature. the opinions of the writer and not necessarily those of the Chickasaw Times, its staff or the A motion was made by Mr. Woods to approve GR21-039. Mrs. Green seconded tribal administration of the Chickasaw Nation. the motion. All editorials and letters will become the property of the Chickasaw Times. Editorials Members voting yes: must be signed by the author and include the author’s address. Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month prior to publication. Submis- Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, sions can be mailed, faxed, hand-delivered or e-mailed. Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, April 2004 Chickasaw Times 3 Chickasaw Nation Health System A decade of service, a lifetime of good health By BILL ANOATUBBY tion had full confidence in its Purcell as part of our commit- a one-stop, convenient facility. Governor commitment to quality health ment to bring quality health care Our goal is to help our people Chickasaw Nation care, and its ability to provide close to people’s homes. with diabetes live full and rich it. And we will, on April 6, lives, and to halt the disease for During that time, we who celebrate the grand opening future generations. October 2004 will mark the serve you in your tribal gov- of the Diabetes Care Center at The Chickasaw Nation has tenth anniversary of the Chicka- ernment heard your concerns, Carl Albert Hospital. We made invested in the health care of saw Nation Health System. In and your hopes for the future. a commitment early to work its people because it is the right the decade our tribe has operated It was very clear to us that the hard on behalf of our diabetic thing to do. The people’s health, Indian health care in our service Chickasaw people rated quality patients, and for those at risk happiness and well-being are the area, we have invested in qual- health care at the top of their list of contracting the disease. We most important things a tribal ity. Our facilities, our medical of needs. Chickasaws of all ages all know diabetes affects many, government can provide. professionals, our administra- would be affected by our efforts Gov. Bill Anoatubby many Indian people. With the Please join us on April 6. Let’s tors and our system of care have regarding the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center, we are celebrate together the lives of all benefited from our tribe’s at- Health System. follow through on our com- bringing together all the special- our Chickasaw people. tention to quality health care. So, we listened and we made mitment. We invested in new ists, equipment and expertise in When we assumed authority changes and instituted new ser- equipment, new facilities and for Indian health care from the vices you told us you needed. upgraded our existing hospital Chickasaw Senior Citizens Gift Shop Indian Health Service in 1994, it We established administrative and clinics. We restructured our was considered a groundbreak- authority designed to support health care organization to bet- Southwest jewelry, ceramics, Chickasaw t-shirts, ing event. Never before had and enhance excellent Indian ter respond to the needs of our caps, shawls, keychains, dreamcatchers, car tags a tribe negotiated to provide health care. We sought out medi- valued patients. and other gift items medical services to its people cal professionals – physicians, We built the Family Practice and other Indian people in the nurses, physician assistants, Clinic, a hugely popular medical 100 S Chamber Loop area. pharmacists, technicians – who facility for the entire family. We Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday And there were doubters. were the very best in their fields are currently building a clinic in However, the Chickasaw Na- and who would understand and Gee named Director of Legal Division Postoak named Chickasaw Nation projects. gree from Arizona State Uni- “My goal is to provide sound versity School of Law, and cur- Director of Cultural Resources legal advice and consultation to rently holds bar memberships in the departments and divisions Oklahoma, New Mexico and in culture and heritage will be a in a way that will promote tribal the tribal courts of the Chicka- high priority, according to Mr. sovereignty and improve the saw, Muscogee, and Navajo Postoak. quality of services provided to nations. “We really want to let people Chickasaw citizens,” said Ms. know what is available, from Gee. Contributed by Tony Choate, language classes, to flute mak- Ms. Gee earned her law de- tribal media relations. ing and stomp dances,” said Mr. Postoak. “We want as Debra Gee many people as possible to Sulphur Boys & Girls Club Debra Gee has recently been Eddie Postoak get involved in our cultural activities.” named director of the Chicka- moves to Armory Long-time tribal employee Cultural Resources person- saw Nation Legal Division. SULPHUR, Okla. - The with tutors available to help Eddie Postoak, who has a nel offer a variety of classes Prior to coming to work for Chickasaw Nation Boys & Girls with homework and enjoy air master’s degree in human re- and cultural demonstrations the tribe, Ms. Gee served in the Club of Sulphur has moved to hockey, foosball and board sources and extensive experi- to help preserve the history, U.S. Justice Department as a 500 W. Wynnewood. games in the game room. ence working with tribal youth language and culture of the Deputy Director of the Office Approximately one block Other benefits of member- and education programs, has Chickasaw Nation. of Tribal Justice. She has also from the Sulphur School, the ship in the Boys & Girls Club been named the Chickasaw A variety of language and served as Tribal Legal Counsel new facility offers much more include free toys and shoes, Nation’s new Director of Cul- cultural education classes for the Violence Against Women room than the space previously preference to the Chickasaw tural Resources. are offered, from Head Start Office, Office of Justice Pro- shared with the Chickasaw Na- Nation’s Annual Junior Golf “Eddie understands just through adult level, through- grams. tion WIC clinic at Third and Clinic and much more. how important preserving out the Chickasaw Nation. The “Ms. Gee brings an abun- Vinita streets. The mission of the Boys & and promoting our culture and award-winning Chickasaw dance of leadership experience Club manager Chandy Cow- Girls Club is to inspire and heritage is to the Chickasaw Nation Dance troupe also pro- and legal expertise to this job,” ley invites all Murray County enable all young people to people,” said Governor Bill vides comprehensive demon- said Governor Bill Anoatubby. youth ages six to 18 to join the realize their full potentials as Anoatubby. “He brings a de- strations of Chickasaw culture “There is no doubt she will be fun at the new location. productive, responsible and sire and determination to his at schools and other venues a valuable asset to our legal After-school programs from caring citizens. work that will inspire those throughout the Chickasaw division.” 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. offer a safe and Annual membership is $12. around him to new heights of Nation and across the United In addition to supervising positive environment for both Call club manager Chandy achievement.” States. staff attorneys, and continu- boys and girls. Cowley at (580) 618-2308 for Keeping citizens informed ing to prosecute criminal and Boys & Girls Club members information. about the many opportunities Contributed by Tony Choate, juvenile justice cases on behalf can enjoy nutritious snacks, Contributed by Tony Choate, available to learn about their tribal media relations. of the tribe, Ms. Gee will also participate in Power Hour tribal media relations. assist with a number of special 4 News from your Legislators April 2004 Visiting with Chickasaws offers many opportunities

our Chickasaw Nation and it is had put a lot of effort and energy acquisition of the bank initially. the progress made on various very gratifying when you call or into making us feel welcome. A The group attending the meet- projects including the healthcare e-mail with thoughts and ques- BIG thank you again to the San ing enjoyed the presentations, facility at Purcell and the addi- tions about various activities you Antonio Chickasaws! including the visuals used. The tions being made to various other have read about in the Times. We While we were in San Anto- success of the bank is represen- facilities such as the enlargement are proud of the newspaper and nio we got to tour the offices of tative of the success throughout about to begin on the Thacker- the good job it does. Chickatay who acts as the agent the Nation. It is one of the five ville gaming facility. The suc- The Legislature continues to on the dental care provided fastest growing banks in the cess there in phenomenal. And a be busy with all that is going on to army bases throughout the State of Oklahoma and years fun part of that facility is that on in the Nation. And sometimes United States by Chickasaw Na- ahead of its original projections. Wednesdays a free big breakfast we get a “bonus” of getting to tion Industries (CNI). It was an (And no matter where in the is served to anywhere from 700 visit with some of you who live added treat! Chickatay is headed United States you live you are to 1,200 senior citizens! It has outside the boundaries of the up by Mark Taylor, a Chickasaw welcome to become one of its become a big social event for the Linda Briggs Nation and gather together to of whom we should all be proud! depositors!). area and the seniors from many Chairman enjoy and be proud together of It was really impressive to meet Back at home inside the Chick- of our other sites are being bused Chickasaw Tribal Legislature our Chickasaw heritage. One the team he has put together to asaw Nation we are looking for- in to enjoy the camaraderie. A big HELLO to all of you! such happening occurred re- get the job done. Not the least ward with great anticipation to It is a great honor and hum- We are always happy to hear cently when the legislators got of the trip was the presentation the grand opening of our long bling privilege to serve you and from you and so pleased to know to visit the citizen group in San made on our own Bank2 by its awaited Diabetic Care Center work with you as we continue how many of you read every Antonio, Texas. It really was CEO and President Ross Hill located adjacent to Carl Albert to move forward. I truly wish word in the Chickasaw Times. It much like a looked-forward-to and by J.D. Colbert of the Bank2 Hospital. The opening is sched- God’s blessings on each of you is a primary means of communi- homecoming! We were so glad Board of Directors. Mr. Colbert uled for April 6. Elsewhere in the in your daily lives. cating to you what is going on in to get to be there and they really played an important role in our Nation we watch with interest Family reunions, Chi Ka Sha great ways to share nated the Interprise cemetery in called many of you. The state yet to identify how that relation- lihoma in June, or Tishomingo in Johnston County where many of California has many Chickasaws ship can be verified. Someone October for the Annual Festival. our relatives are buried. living there who are our family out there reading this may be We will have good food and fel- In Texas, I also met a Ms. members. able to help us solve the family lowship. Connie Almand who is also a One family story I have al- mystery. Another event that has turned descendent of Eli Perry Goforth. ways tried to clear up is the These family relationships into another reunion is the Cul- She and her family still have Goforth family tie to the May- are very important. I encourage tural Evening, September 28, original allotment land near In- tubby family. Our families have you to stay in touch. If your own sponsored by the Chickasaw terprise Cemetery. My plan is to a joint cemetery in the Choctaw family does not have a annual Foundation. You will enjoy a is to introduce these two cousins Nation located near Kenefic. family reunion, plan on attend- great evening that will include that have never met. I had the pleasure of meeting ing the Chi Ka Sha Reunion good food, good fellowship, and Many families have done a with original enrollee Alice June 24-27 at Kullihoma. At one a cultural education. better job at staying together, Maytubby Townsend before her time, there were at least three My email address is jparker@ and are not as scattered as my death. Alice said that we were Legislators that I could trace mailclerk.ecok.edu. I would like Dr. Judy Goforth Parker family. The Great Depression related. She remembered stories family roots with through the to hear from you. Chickasaw Tribal Legislature and other events have caused about my great-great-grand- Mosely family. As some would See you this summer! Our Chickasaw heritage is so us to be moved to a variety of father, Solomon Goforth. Any say, we are all related. Judy Goforth Parker, PhD, much a part of us as a Nation. I places across the United States. family member of the Goforth So, I look forward to seeing RN think of Spring, and then think Finding family members has or Maytubby clan will tell you you this summer at the family Chickasaw Legislator of the many family reunions that been a great pleasure as I have that we are related, but we have reunion. You can come to Kul- Pontotoc District are being planned. Visiting those Seat 2 family reunions is a great plea- sure to me. A favorite memory I Committee Reports have from the Summer of 2003 Finance Committee, March Donna Hartman Present: Wanda Blackwood Education Committee, March is visiting the Walker family 8, 2004 Legislative Committee, March Scott, Melvin Burris, Linda 8, 2004 reunion and the family’s annual Present: Scott Colbert, Melvin 8, 2004 Briggs Present: Wanda Blackwood horseshoe tournament. They had Burris, Holly Easterling, Judy Present: Melvin Burris, Scott Absent: Scott Colbert Scott, Melvin Burris, Holly fun, and so did I. Goforth Parker, Linda Briggs Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Tribal Historic & Cultural Easterling, Mary Jo Green, My travels with the Chickasaw Absent: Steve Woods Jo Green, Judy Goforth Parker, Preservation Committee Linda Briggs Nation have placed me in contact March 15, 2004 Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Present: Scott Colbert, Wan- Absent: Beth Alexander, Don- with members of my family that Present: Melvin Burris, Holly son Seawright, Linda Briggs da Blackwood Scott, Linda na Hartman I had never met before. Work- Easterling, Judy Goforth Parker, Absent: Beth Alexander, Tim Briggs Land Development Commt- ing for our Chickasaw Nation Linda Briggs Colbert, Donna Hartman, Dean Absent: Beth Alexander, Don- tee, March 8, 2004 Ambassador, Mr. Charles Black- Absent: Scott Colbert, Steve McManus, Steve Woods na Hartman, Dean McManus Present: Judy Goforth Parker, well at Pushmataha House in Woods Court Development Ad Hoc Health Committee, March 8, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Washington DC, is Mr. Daron Human Resources Commit- Committee, March 15, 2004 2004 Mary Jo Green, Linda Briggs Carreiro. To our great surprise, tee, March 8, 2004 Present: Tim Colbert, Judy Present: Mary Jo Green, Holly Absent: Dean McManus, Daron and I discovered that we Present: Melvin Burris, Holly Goforth Parker, Linda Briggs Easterling, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods are cousins. He is a descendant Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Wil- Absent: Scott Colbert Linda Briggs of the Eli Perry Goforth family. son Seawrigt, Linda Briggs Historic Capitol - Ad Hoc Absent: Beth Alexander, Dean Eli Goforth and his family do- Absent: Dean McManus, Committee, March 8, 2004 McManus April 2004 News from your Legislators 5 Diabetes Clinic grand opening set for April 6 mative report from Bill Lance, lows the providers to ensure that has risen lately. conducts public hearings for Health Systems Administrator, their treatment of us is in concert I also attended the Education the following year’s budget. which brought us up to date with all of our providers. Committee meeting on March The hearings will be in June at on current happenings in our Other highlights of the Health 8. The Committee received several places around the Na- hospital and clinics. We always System include the new Dia- a report from Sherri Waters, tion. As the times and places are appreciate the attentiveness Mr. betes Clinic in Ada which will Acting Education Administra- determined, I will report them to Lance shows to your representa- have a grand opening on April tor, who reminded us that it you. Please try to attend these tives and the information he so 6; plans are being made to add is time to start thinking about very important hearings. willingly shares. CATscan services at Carl Albert scholarship applications for As always, I invite any com- Mr. Lance reported that things Hospital; HUD is awarding a next school year. Please encour- ments or questions you may are moving well regarding the grant of $80,000 for construc- age every Chickasaw student have. Please contact me through Purcell health care clinic. The tion of our new prescription cen- needing assistance to make the address and telephone num- structure is well under way ter; and several doctor staffing application as soon as possible. ber listed elsewhere in this and and the parking lot is currently changes. Dr. Mota will come on The 11th Student Appreciation every issue of the Chickasaw Mary Jo Green under construction. Electronic board on June 1. Dr. Mota will Night is scheduled for April 22, Times. I look forward to speak- Chickasaw Tribal Legislature health records are now avail- practice internal medicine and 6:30 p.m., at the Pontotoc Area ing with you! May God bless our Greetings from Legislator able at all branch offices and the a general surgeon, Dr. Davis, Technology Center. We have an health care providers and also Mary Jo Green, Seat 5, Pontotoc Family Practice facility in Ada. will be joining the staff at Carl outstanding education program our Indian people that they may District and Chairman of the Electronic records are the state Albert. Dr. Weathers, a quality and this night is a special time be in better health in the coming Health Care Committee! The of the art in the health industry provider, will join the staff at the for students. Please join us if year. Thank you. Health Care Committee met on and allow all of our providers Ardmore Clinic to fill a recent you can. March 8 and received an infor- to be knowledgeable about our opening. The number of cata- Each year, the Legislature complete health history. This al- strophic health care emergencies March 2004 Resolution results General Resolution Number tubby, Governor The Chickasaw 21-043 tion approves Governor Bill That seat has no set term. 21-041 Nation Gubernatorial Appointment Anoatubby’s appointment of Mr. Requested by: Bill Anoa- Authorization to Enter into Presented by: Steve Woods, to the Governing Board of Wayne E. Roark to the Govern- tubby, Governor The Chickasaw Chickasaw Nation and State of Chairman Legislative Com- the Chickasaw Nation Health ing Board of the Chickasaw Na- Nation Oklahoma Gaming Compact mittee System tion Health System. Mr. Roark Presented by: Dean McManus, Explanation: This resolution Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Wayne E. Roark will fill the Category D seat, authorizes the Governor of the Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Explanation: This resolu- which is the member-at-large. See Resolutions, page 39 Chickasaw Nation to enter into Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, a gaming compact pursuant to Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Act on behalf of the Chickasaw Blackwood Scott, Wilson Sea- 2002-2003 Tribal Legislature Nation with the State of Okla- wright, Steve Woods, Linda homa. Briggs Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and Requested by: Bill Anoa- General Resolution Number phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator in your area.

Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District Legislators in Washington Seat # Seat # Seat # 1. Holly Easterling 1. Wilson Seawright 1. D. Scott Colbert HCR 64 Box 241 P.O. Box 83 608 W. Tulsa Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73401 Sulphur, OK 73086 (580) 436-9882 (580) 223-3358 (580) 622-3218 [email protected] 2. Tim Colbert 2. Donna Hartman P.O. Box 773 2. Judy Parker 1725 Kings Road Sulphur, OK 73086 Route 1, Box 406 Ardmore, OK 73401 (580) 993-2818 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 226-4385 3. Steven Woods (580) 332-3840 Route 1, Box 430A 3. Linda Briggs Sulphur, OK 73086 3. Melvin Burris 400 NW 4th (580) 622-3523 Route 1, Box 167BB Marietta, OK 73448 Panola District Alen, OK 74825 (580) 276-3493 Seat # (580) 436-3657 1. Beth Alexander 4. Wanda Blackwood Scott Box 246 4. Dean McManus Route 1, Box 42 Achille, OK 74720 Route 2, Box 312 Elmore City, OK 73433 (580) 283-3409 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 788-4730 (580) 759-3407 [email protected]

Chickasaw tribal legislators Dean McManus, Holly 5. Mary Jo Green Easterling and Mary Jo Green visit with Anthony 2000 E. 14th Place Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on a recent Ada, OK 74820 trip to Washington, D.C. (580) 332-2394 6 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Advocates, Peacemakers work for Chickasaws Chickasaw court system here to serve the people

District Judge will be hiring located in Wisconsin. Justice will be displayed along with distributed to the members in another Court Advocate for Smith visited with their Peace- the Chickasaw Nation seal on attendance. The meeting closed the Chickasaw Nation District makers and has returned with all Supreme Court or District with the group singing Amazing Court. Our current Court Ad- a report of their success rate in Court documents. The scale Grace in Choctaw. vocate, Dustin Rowe, is working utilizing the traditional methods represents “the Scale of Justice.” We appreciate the warm wel- very diligently to keep up with of conflict resolution. Retain- In the ribbon across the top of come given and the opportunity the number of citizens who need ing Peacemakers in the court the scale are the Chickasaw to share the enthusiasm of the assistance. Dustin has seen 83 process has been a focus of our words, “Yakni Moma Alphisa” department. We also will be scheduled clients since March 1, Supreme Court and we continue which is “Justice for a Nation.” traveling the next few months 2004. The Court Advocate plays seek assistance from other tribes The seal was designed for the to visit with other community a very important support roll in who have been successful in Judicial Department by Jeanne councils and share with you the Cheri Bellefeuille-El- the District Court by facilitating employing tradi- Barbour. activities going on in the depart- Supreme Court Chief Justice the proper paper work to the tional methods On March 18, ment. We will be attending the Judge and explaining the district in their courts. 2004, we attend- Pauls Valley Community Coun- The District Court has been court process to citizens. The The Supreme ed the Ada Com- cil on April 6, 2004. open for less than 90 days and Court Advocate assists in many Court is cur- munity Council The official ribbon cutting the Judicial Department con- ways in resolving your legal rently seek- meeting and up- ceremony of the new Chickasaw tinues moving forward by add- issues. This is an opportunity ing names dated the mem- Nation District Court will be on ing more personnel to provide for all Chickasaws and Native o f e l d e r s bers on the Judi- April 13, 2004, at 10 a.m.., 1500 a more effective and efficient Americans with legal questions and tribal cial department N. Country Club Drive, Ada. court for the Chickasaw Citi- to schedule an appointment with leaders who and the growth of Please come and celebrate zens. the Court Advocate. To contact would be inter- the services being with us this historic occasion. The Supreme Court will be the District Court Clerk and ested in serving provided to the Citi- We all look forward to sharing interviewing applicants for the schedule an appointment, please as a Peacemaker. For zens. A presentation was this moment in history with you. position of Deputy Court Clerk. call (580) 235-0279. additional information call the given on the new Peacemaking It is always indeed a privilege to We will make our decision in Justice Barbara A. Smith has Supreme Court office at: (580) Court. The members were given serve the Chickasaw Citizens. the next couple of weeks from just returned from the Ho Chunk 235-0281. a time for questions and answers. several qualified applicants. Nation and the Stockbridge- The Supreme Court has ad- The Judicial Seal has been made The Supreme Court and the Munsee Band of Mohicans opted a new seal. This seal into Bedre’s chocolates and was ‘Its About Money’ 1907 ‘Tishomingo Bank’ caught in chaos of statehood Tishomingo, Indian Territory was privately owned, albeit by proud, prosperous and progres- tions and depositor’s monies. was organized in May, 1901. The Chickasaw citizens. sive Nation with approximately What a difference 100 years president of “Tishomingo Bank” Apparently, all went well until 50,000 members. Unlike in can make. Now, if only the was R.H. Harris, a former gover- November, 1907. Recall that in 1907, today the Nation actually $40,000 that been missing for nor of the Chickasaw Nation. these last days of Indian Terri- does own a bank. Bank2 is also 100 years would turn up!!! The bank board included D.H. tory, the Chickasaw Nation and proud, prosperous and growing. J.D. Colbert serves as a con- Johnson, the then current gov- the various tribes were in the We are fortunate to have a bank sultant to Bank2. Bank2 is a ernor of the Chickasaw Nation, process of being “dissolved” (or with a board and executive man- growing $52 million full service and B.H. Colbert (then serving so it was thought!) to make way agement who are highly respect- financial institution with it’s as National Secretary of the for the state of Oklahoma. My ed and people of great integrity. headquarters in Oklahoma City. Chickasaw Nation), and P.S. guess is that the “greedy cashier” Bank2 undergoes regular and Bank2 is owned by the Chicka- J.D. Colbert Moseley (then serving as Su- was astute enough to deduce that frequent financial audits and has saw Nation. It’s About Money is perintendent of Public Instruc- if he were to steal the tribe’s established processes, principles published monthly by Bank2 as By J.D. Colbert tion for the Nation). Other bank deposits at “Tishomingo Bank,” and policies to ensure the safety a financial service to members Legend has it that a long, board members included M.V. state law enforcement personnel and soundness of bank opera- of the Chickasaw Nation. long time ago, in a place not so Cheadle, vice president of the would make only token efforts at far away, the Chickasaw Na- bank, and K. Purdom, assistant giving chase. Sadly, the thief got Colbert hosts open house at tion once owned and operated cashier. away with the loot. the “Bank of the Chickasaws.” Tishomingo Bank of Tisho- The building that housed the Tish clinic every first Wednesday What isn’t so legendary is that mingo, I.T. was designated as “Tishomingo Bank” still stands Legislator Scott Colbert a greedy employee of the bank the official depository of the in Tishomingo and is now listed will have an open office for absconded with about $40,000 Chickasaw Nation by an act of on the National Register of His- Legislature Business at the in cash that caused the bank to the Chickasaw legislature on toric Places. It is a fine example Tishomingo Clinic between come to financial ruin in 1907. November 7, 1901. Given the of Richardsonian Romanseque the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 The thief was never identified cross-over of various Chickasaw style of architecture. The build- p.m. on the first Wednesday of or caught. Nation officials serving on the ing now houses the Johnston every month. Please make ap- Actually, there is no evidence bank’s board of directors as well County Historical Society. On pointments at (580) 622-3218. to indicate that the Chickasaw as the bank being the official the first floor there is a restored You may also call on the first Nation owned this bank, nor is depository for the Nation, it is teller’s cage commemorating the Wednesday of every month at there any evidence that the bank understandable that so many colorful history of the “Tishom- (580) 421-3425. was actually named, “Bank of people would conclude that ingo Bank.” D. Scott Colbert Feel free to contact me if you the Chickasaws.” We do know “Tishomingo Bank” was owned Far from being “dissolved” Chickasaw Tribal Legislature have any questions. that a “Tishomingo Bank” of by the Nation. However the bank the Chickasaw Nation today is a April 2004 Chickasaw Times 7 Elders sought for healing service Peacemaking court honors our traditions comes when the anger and hurt the Judicial Department, to is quieted, and the quiet comes meet with Peacemakers from when the parties have a strong the Ho-Chunk Nation and the cultural base and know who Stockbridge-Munsee Band of they are. Traditions bring to the Mohicans. Chief Judge David peacemaking circle, respect for D. Raasch, Stockbridge-Mun- the culture and the community. see Band of Mohicans, was my As Tribes are moving forward guide on this journey. with self-governance and pros- DAY 1: We traveled to Black perity, they have returned to River Falls to tour the Ho-Chunk strengthening their communities Nation’s new Court Facility. In through tradition and honor of December 2003, the Ho-Chunk their place in the world. Nation Judiciary moved into a We discussed how assimila- new 15,000 square foot Court Ho-Chunk Peacemakers, Dennis Funmaker, Sr., tion of the Native American Facility. Previously, Court Donald Blackhawk, and Chickasaw Justice Barbara people had disrupted the cultural business had been conducted Smith. base we once had. The language, in an old house situated on land discussion moves through the Justice Barbara Smith the customs, the traditions were nearby the new facility. Receptionist, Amber Bunyard. circle of resolve. Their resolu- interrupted, and we are rediscov- I met with two Ho-Chunk My journey had been somewhat tions are by consensus of the ering our history. Peacemaking Peacemakers in their new Tradi- of a personal discovery for me. LETTER TO THE CITIZENS nine and the parties may chose will be a way to resolve conflicts tional Court where their peace- My law career had always been IN SEARCH OF PEACEMAKERS the resolve or return to the ad- and through the process a way making and counseling occurs. adversarial and left little room FROM versarial court. They have had of discovering our own cultural The Traditional Court is built for healing in the law. So, JUSTICE BARBARA A. SMITH such great success with their base, reviving our language, in the round with cedar lined peacemaking and healing were CHICKASAW NATION Traditional Court that Judges traditions and customs. Peace- walls and a central fireplace. foreign to me, until I began this PEACEMAKING COURT from the Wisconsin State Courts making and community resolves They meet in a circle around the journey. I have learned so much, (Nanna alphi’sa ishtaa-asha ikbi) have traveled there to learn more were a tradition for our people. fire “to ensure the occurrence and it has truly changed my life The Legislature of the Chicka- of their ways. We have an opportunity to bring of truthful discussion.” Donald and my own inner peace. I wor- saw Nation codified the “Peace- PEACEMAKER FROM this back through the Peacemak- Blackhawk of the Warrior Clan ried of how I would impart what making Court Act of 2003.” STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE ing Court. and Dennis Funmaker, Sr. of the I had learned to others. The purpose of the Peace- BAND OF MOHICANS I feel honored to be a part of Bear Clan met with Judge Raas- As I spoke of the Peacemak- making Court is to provide a Day 2: Judge Raasch had this journey and look forward to ch and me, and gave us an inside ing Court to the Elders at the forum for the use of traditional arranged for me to meet with working with Peacemakers for view of how their peacemaking Council, my heart was lifted Chickasaw Nation methods of Dorothy Davids, Mohican El- our Nation. process is conducted. They rely by the response of the people peacemaking to resolve disputes der. The Ho-Chunk Nation TRIP TO THE on their language, their culture, before me. They were already in a fair, informal, and inex- graciously allowed us to meet HO-CHUNK NATION and their history as the basis for there. They knew all of what I pensive manner. The Supreme in their facility and Ms. Davids The Supreme Court Justices their resolutions and counseling. talked about as truths and were Court of the Chickasaw Nation traveled there to meet with have been researching and plan- So, the resolution of the conflict anxious to become a part of our is searching for Peacemakers for us. Dorothy (Dot) Davids is a ning the opening of the Nation’s is accompanied by spiritual Peacemaking journey. I was the first Peacemaking Court of renowned teacher, lecturer and Peacemaking Court for several healing through tradition and so impressed by their spirit and the Chickasaw Nation. We are Peacemaker for the Mohicans. years. We have been studying culture. their wisdom. They are our his- looking for Elders who would She is considered an expert in Traditional Courts and Peace- The Ho-Chunk Elders are a tory. They are our tradition and like to help the Court System “Talking Circles” for resolving making Processes in other Tribes panel of nine. In their process, culture. They are our life-line to return to tradition and culture conflicts. that have been in operation for all nine are a part of the peace- peace within our community. to resolve conflicts and counsel I learned a great deal in a many years. making circle and each person The Supreme Court Justices citizens of the Nation. short amount of time from her. March 3, 2004, I traveled speaks to the conflicted parties, will continue to visit Com- PEACEMAKING She talked of patience, human to Wisconsin, on behalf of giving insight to solution as the munity Councils and would be In October 2003, I was invited beingness, kindness, spirituality, happy to visit with any group to the Fetzer Institute in Kal- harmony with the earth and the that would like to hear about our amazoo, Michigan to be a part community. In her peacemaking Peacemaking Court. If you are of a group of Native American she has worked with the conflict- an Elder and are interested in Judges and Peacemakers at ed parties by herself and with becoming a Peacemaker contact the Institute’s Healing and the other peacemakers. She advised the Supreme Court for an appli- Law Tribal Court Peacemaking that resolving conflicts may take cation at 580-235-2801. Thank Retreat. There were 20 of us time and flexibility in methods you for giving me the gift of this from all over the United States. used, and that each situation is journey. Together we learned and shared unique and should be addressed Justice Barbara Anne Smith approaches to help the law and with that in mind. Our hope is conflict resolution to be a more that Peacemaking will be a more healing experience, as well as, a healing arm of the law. means to an end. ELDERS We worked in a circle of As I wrote this article, my speaking and listening. We story changed. On March 18, worked from a primary base that 2004, Chief Justice Cheri Bel- no conflict is ever resolved un- lifuille-Eldred and I visited the less there is some healing of the From left, PeacemakerDorothy Davids, Chicka- Ada Community Council, along parties in the resolution. From saw Justice Barbara Smith and Chief Judge David with our Judicial Clerk, Connie that base, we found that healing Raasch. Tillery, and our Supreme Court Your Health News of our People

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8 Washington Report April 2004 Campbell leaving Senate; House up for grabs By CHARLES November election is of great too early to predict which party dent and one vacancy. Our own Of these positions, a tiny hand- BLACKWELL importance to Native America. may be in the majority when the Chickasaw brother, Tom Cole ful is specifically earmarked for George W. Bush will be the Re- ballots are counted. (R-Oklahoma), and Brad Carson, Indians, including the Assistant Chickasaw Ambassador publican candidate for President In addition, leadership of the Cherokee (D-Oklahoma), are the Secretary for Indian Affairs, to the United States and Senator John Kerry appears Senate Indian Affairs Commit- only Indians. Representative Director of the Indian Health Get to Work! to have the Democratic nomina- tee, as well of that of all commit- Carson is leaving his House seat Service and Commissioner of Senator Ben Nighthorse Camp- tion in the bag. For our purposes, tees, is on the line. The chairman in order to run for the Senate seat the National Indian Gaming bell announced recently that he we will be happy to work with of the Indian Affairs Committee, being vacated by the retirement Commission. While it is well has decided not to seek re-elec- either. Our present relations currently Senator Campbell, is of Don Nickles and Dan Boren and good that the federal gov- tion to his seat in the United with the Bush White House the most important person in is running for Carson’s House ernment recognizes that Indians States Senate. He is a mixed- are good and I expect we the Senate for Indian issues. seat. should run agencies which work blood Northern Cheyenne could achieve the same Under Senate rules, Mr. Camp- Senator Campbell’s retirement with Indians, it would be better rancher from Colorado who with Kerry, just as we bell was scheduled to rotate out and other election uncertainties if more Indians were placed came to Congress eighteen did with Bill Clinton of the chair at the end of 2004. have led me to reflect on Native in other high level positions. years ago. He is a smart, and George Bush, Sr. Should the Republicans retain a American affairs within the U.S. Why has there never been an tough, motorcycle-rid- The Senate is cur- majority in the Senate, Senator government. In a nation of 281 American Indian appointed to ing, jewelry-making, rently comprised Craig Thomas (Montana) and million people, the 2000 Census the Supreme Court or as At- Democrat-turned- of fifty-one Re- Senator John McCain (Arizona) reports that 4.1 million are Amer- torney General or Secretary of R e p u b l i c a n , publicans, are possible successors. With a ican Indian or Alaska Native; State? I know Indians who are fiercely inde- forty-eight Democratic majority, Senator yet only a small percentage of superb business leaders, brilliant pendent poli- Democrats Daniel Akaka (Hawaii) is the Native people participate in the lawyers, outstanding medical tician. He is and one In- senior senator in line for the governance of the United States. doctors or capable managers who also the only dependent. chair. In any event, it is too early for example, if the make-up of deserve political appointments in American Indian presently serv- Thirty-four senators will be to predict how all of this may Congress adequately reflected all areas of government. ing in the United States Senate. chosen on November 2, 2004. unfold. the ethnic make-up of all Ameri- The men and women poised Mr. Campbell has been a con- Nineteen of these seats are cur- All members of the House can society, we would have a to take these open seats in Con- sistent champion for everything rently held by Democrats, fif- of Representatives are up for total of eight Native Americans gress are dedicated to helping all which strengthens tribal govern- teen by Republicans. Majority re-election every two years, so in Congress—five more than we Americans, I am sure. Some have ments and tribal economies. He control of the Senate is at stake this November may mark ma- currently have. We need to do even expressed interest in Indian is a true champion of our sover- in this election. The majority jor changes in the make-up of something about this. country and a knowledgeable ap- eignty. His imminent departure party controls the committees the House as well. Of the 435 In every administration, there preciation of tribal sovereignty; is of particular concern, for we and subcommittees and decides members of the House, there are approximately 500 execu- however, the challenges which will be losing a powerful brown which bills are considered and are currently 228 Republicans, tive branch positions filled by we as Native Americans face voice in Congress. which are not, thus setting the 205 Democrats, one Indepen- individuals whom the President every day, I believe, are gener- Obviously, as always, the legislative agenda. It is simply nominates and Senate confirms. ally best handled by Native Americans ourselves. Without May 14 Pony Moon Gala adequate representation, we cannot protect our inherent sov- ereign rights. Gov. Anoatubby named Jacobson honoree You might be thinking, “But achieved outstanding success as and may be reserved by calling other team while song and what can I do? I’m just one the governor of The Chickasaw (405) 366-1667. distraction make guessing dif- little ole Chickasaw in Wapa- Nation. First elected in 1987, Other upcoming events pre- ficult. American Indian artists nucka!” I’ll tell you what you Gov. Anoatubby’s administra- sented by The Jacobson House will exhibit. can do—get involved in the tion has provided prosperity Native Art Center include an Seventy-five years ago, process. We must run for elected to the Chickasaw people while Indian Handgame Tournament the paintings of Spencer office. We must seek out quali- continuing a tribal tradition of and Art Show on April 17, a Asah, Jack Hokeah, Stephen fied candidates and push them in stability and success in gov- class teaching Plains Indian flute Mopope, Lois Smoky and the direction of government ser- ernance. Educated as an ac- playing and a milestone exhibit Montoe TsaToke were intro- vice. We must register and vote. countant, Gov. Anoatubby has celebrating the 75th Anniversary duced in publication by Oscar We must register our neighbors brought his business acumen, of the first publication of Ameri- Jacobson, Director of the Art and lazy in-laws and drive them leadership and political ability can Indian Art in 1929. School at OU. This collection to the polls. We must volunteer Gov. Bill Anoatubby to The Chickasaw Nation and the On April 17, The Jacobson of silk-screens made in France to work the polls. We must read, NORMAN, Okla. - Bill realm of American Indian tribal House Native Art Center will was the first time American In- think and listen. Anoatubby, Governor of The government and politics. host an American Indian Hand- dian paintings were presented Senator Campbell was elect- Chickasaw Nation, has been The Pony Moon Gala is an game Tournament at the 12th in a fine art portfolio. ed in a state in which Indians named The Oscar Jacobson annual event conducted to honor Avenue Recreation Center in The Jacobson House Na- comprise only 1% of the total Foundation’s Honoree for The Foundation’s Honoree and Norman. Watching this tradi- tive Art Center is located at population. Just think what we 2004. Governor Anoatubby benefit The Jacobson House tional form of Indian game is 609 Chautauqua Avenue in can do in Oklahoma, where Na- will be honored and presented Native Art Center. Beginning exciting, boisterous and educa- Norman, Oklahoma. For tive Americans comprise 11.4% the award at The Jacobson’s at 6 p.m., the evening includes tional; the public is encouraged more information contact us (nearly 400,000 people)! This Pony Moon Gala on May 14 a social time, a dinner of buf- to attend. Admission is free. at (405) 366-1667 or online country has come a long way and in the Commons Restaurant on falo fajitas, live and silent auc- Teams with old rivalries face at www.jacobsonhouse.com. it will go even further and better the campus of The University tions and entertainment. Gov. each other in a timeless activity The Jacobson House is on the with more Native—especially, of Oklahoma. Anoatubby will be honored used to pass long Winter months. National Register of Historic Chickasaw—leadership! Get to Gov. Anoatubby was chosen in American Indian tradition. Each team has singers, hiders Places and is an Oklahoma work! for this award because he has Tickets for the event are $ 50 and guessers trying to fool the Centennial Celebration Site. April 2004 Chickasaw Times 9 ‘Chickasaw White House’ offers unique history home to Chickasaw Nation Gov- nor of Oklahoma. difficult, because his job, techni- ernor Douglas H. Johnston, who While Gov. Johnston was a cally, was to oversee the dissolu- served as elected governor from presidential appointee, he never- tion of the tribal government after 1898-1902 and as the first presi- theless made it a priority to initi- Oklahoma became a state,” said dentially-appointed governor ate a number of lawsuits against Governor Bill Anoatubby during from 1906 until his death at 83 the federal government seeking the dedication of the historical in 1939. restitution for unfulfilled treaty marker. “We know that Douglas Located on the north edge of promises. Two of those, one con- Johnston accomplished a lot of Emet, Oklahoma, the Chickasaw cerning unsold mineral reserves things, but there is one thing White House was the scene for a and the other concerning the that he did not accomplish, and number of important social and Leased District, were settled in that was the dissolution of the political events. the tribe’s favor after his death. tribal government. And we can Chickasaw White House, Emet, Okla. Prominent politicians, includ- Gov. Johnston also appealed certainly be thankful he did not EMET, Okla. - A historical some very unusual features for ing members of the Dawes Com- directly to Theodore Roosevelt complete that task.” marker was dedicated in March the era, including 16 foot ceilings, mission, met at the home. to keep non-Indian adventurers Johnston lived in the home 2000, and a renovation project cherry mahogany fireplace man- William E. “Alfalfa Bill” Mur- off tribal rolls, help the Chicka- from 1898 until his death at 83 is nearing completion to restore tels, crystal chandeliers, a dance ray was married at the home to saw Nation maintain control of in 1939. His family members the Chickasaw White House to floor and phonographs. Alice Hearell, a niece of Gover- tribal schools, and ensure that continued to live in the home its former splendor. The Chickasaw White House nor Johnston. Their son, Johnston Washington lived up to its treaty through 1971. Once considered a mansion on earned its name from its color Murray, was born in the house obligations in regard to taxes. Contributed by Tony Choate, the frontier, the home contained and the fact that it served as and later became the 14th gover- “His task was one that was very tribal media relations. Businesses continue revenue climb; education expenditures strong FINANCIAL REPORT governor’s offices. Expenditure businesses totaled $6.3 million and $1.4 million for the year million year to date. The tribal government cap- for education includes education for the month and $17.8 million to date. Current expenditures Statement of Net Assets tion includes the tribe’s gen- scholarship as well as the tribe’s for the year which includes a for fixed assets are included in At February 29, 2004, the eral fund and the tribe’s BIA division of education. Health special transfer for $2.5 million fixed assets. tribal government funds had trust funds. The Chickasaw expenditures include senior citi- from enterprise for culture cen- Chickasaw Businesses $33.9 million in cash and Businesses include all of the zens sites, eye glasses, hearing ter construction. Revenue net of gaming prizes investments. Of this amount, businesses and operations of aids, prescription drugs, well- Expenditures for the month total $126.8 million. Net in- $5.2 million is in the BIA the Chickasaw Enterprises. ness center, community health were $1.4 million and $7.2 mil- come before the transfers to the Trust fund and $13.5 million Not included in the financial clinics, catastrophic medical lion for the year to date which is Tribal Government was $44.8 is reserved for construction statements are federally or assistance and other similar slightly less than the budget for million for the year to date and projects approved by the state funded programs and/or programs not covered by federal the five months. Expenditures was better than budget. Expen- legislature. grants and the financial state- programs or grants. for construction of fixed assets ditures for fixed asset were $1.8 ments of Bank 2 and Chicka- The businesses’ expenditures total $707,000 for the month million for the month and $15.3 The businesses had $42.0 saw Industries, Inc. are classified as to million in cash The growing needs of the expenses associ- and invest- businesses are taken into ac- ated with gaming ments of which count when determining the operation of the $13.6 million transfers from the businesses tribe and the other is for accounts to the general fund. It is vital businesses of the payable and to the long range mission of tribe. $20.2 million the Chickasaw Nation that Depreciation has is reserved for the businesses continue to not been computed reinvestment grow and diversify. on the Fixed As- in present and Revenues of the tribal sets of the govern- new business- operation, other than the mental funds for es. transfer from businesses, the past year or the As of Febru- include sales taxes from the current year. This ary 29, 2004, businesses, motor fuel settle- will be computed tribe opera- ment funds and investment after year end in tions had as- income. Chickasaw Busi- connection with sets totaling nesses revenues include gam- the audit. Some $192.0 million ing revenues net of prizes, year-end adjust- w i t h $ 1 3 . 6 sales revenue at convenience, ments have not million in pay- travel plazas and tobacco been made. ables resulting stores, rent and investment Executive Sum- in net assets income. mary of the Finan- of $178.4 mil- Tribal expenditures are cial Statements of lion compared classified by function. Gen- the period ending to $142.7 mil- eral government includes February 29, 2004 lion at the be- the election commission, Tribal Govern- ginning of the maintenance and operations ment year or an in- of tribal property, Chickasaw Revenues and crease of $35.7 Times and governor’s and lt. transfers from the million. 10 News of our People April 2004

Neely Alexis Wood turned five years MaKynlee Shyann Miller cel- old Feb. 27, 2004. She celebrated with ebrated her first birthday, March 9, a birthday party, Feb. 28, 2004 at the 2004. She celebrated with a Winnie Tishomingo (OK) Community Center the Pooh theme party on March 6, with a “Care Bears” birthday party. She 2004 at her home in Mill Creek, celebrated with many family members, Okla. She shared this very special friends and schoolmates. day with her mom, dad, grandma, She is the daughter of Patricia and Scott grandpa, numerous aunts, uncles and Wood, Tishomingo, Okla. cousins. What makes this day extra Neely attends Tishomingo Pre-K and special is that she shares it with her Kountry Kids Korner Daycare, Tishom- grandpa Robert Hamilton. We wish ingo. She is a member of Calvary Baptist grandpa and our little angel a very Church. She loves playing basketball and happy birthday. cheerleading with her big sister Kayla MaKynlee is the daughter of Rick Jo. She also enjoys singing, dancing and and Sherri Miller of Mill Creek, Okla. playing on the computer. She is playing She is the granddaughter of Robert her first year of soccer for the Tishomingo and Mae Hamilton, Mill Creek, and Soccer Association this spring. Francis Miller, Ada, Okla. Neely’s grandparents are Phyllis Seymore and Larry and Eugenia Wood, We love you very much MaKyn- all of Tishomingo and the late Joe Plumley. She is the great-granddaughter of Robert Hamilton and MaKynlee Floyd and Joyce Hackworth of Bromide, Okla. Miller Happy fifth birthday Neely! We love you, Mom & Kayla Jo Shannon named ‘ A t h l e t e o f Five Chickasaw generations Karsen Riley winner of newspaper Month’ ‘Babies on Parade’ promotion

C l a y t o n a n d K r i s t i n (Imotichey) Eubanks are proud to announce their daughter, Karsen Riley, was named first place winner in the 2003 Babies on Parade contest sponsored by the Ada Evening News. As first place winner, Karsen received a $100 savings bond. Karsen is the granddaughter of Melvin and Jan Imotichey, Ada, Okla., and the great-grand- daughter of Rosalie Imotichey, Sulphur, Okla., and the late Her- man and Lavena Elmore. Shannon Johnson The family of Coby and Karsen Eubanks Jaime Lewis wish to con- gratulate Shannon Johnson, Jr., on being chosen “Athlete of the Month” for February 2004. Births Shannon, Jr., is the son of Shannon Sr., and Melena 2004 at 11:28 a.m., at Mercy Johnson. He is the grand- Memorial Hospital, Ardmore, son of Verna Johnson and Okla. Rhonda Wallace. He is the He weighed 7 lbs., and mea- great-grandson of the late sured 20 1/2 inches. Lee Gibson, Sr. Chayton is the son of Juston Shannon, Jr., is Chickasaw, and Angela Gambel. He is the Choctaw, Mississippi Choc- taw, Seminole and Creek. grandson of Craig and Gwen He is a fourth grade student Gambel, Janet Hart, the late Celebrating five generations of Chickasaws. Front at Lone Grove (OK) El- Ricky Hart and Mike and Rita ementary. He enjoys playing row from left, Amber Hudgens and Slade Hudgens Dunn. basketball, baseball, football of Lubbock, Texas and Thelma Carroll of Lebanon, He has two sisters, Amara and racing. His favorite sport Okla. Back row from left, Lavonda Morris, of Lub- Chayton Gambel Ingle, 8, and Keely Ingle, 5. is basketball. Chayton Phillip James bock, and Wilma Sandlin, of Lebanon. God bless and we love Gambel was born January 21, you! April 2004 News of our People 11 Ada funeral home honors Chickasaw Honor Guard ADA, Okla. - Smith-Phillips The plaque reads: “In recogni- Funeral Home presented the tion of Chickasaw Nation Honor Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard Guard. In appreciation for your with a plaque of recognition, dedicated service above and along with a dinner on March beyond the call. Presented by 11, at the Ada Elks Lodge. Greg Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Chilcoat, funeral director of March 11, 2004.” Smith-Phillips, presented the plaque to Bernie Seeley, Presi- dent of the Honor Guard.

Makayla donates long locks Makayla Blackwell donated her hair to ‘Locks of Love’ and is letting her hair grow to Front row from left, Sim Greenwood, Tommy Cooper, Bill Quincy, Warren Reed, Tony give again. Palmer, Bennie John. Back row from left, Bernie Seeley president, Luwanna Baker She is the daughter of Kevin office manager Smith Phillips, Bob Ross vice-president, Jim Perry, Mike Reed quarter and Darla Blackwell, Owasso, master, Jimmy James public relations, Will Johnson, Dennis Phillips, owner Smith- Okla. She is the granddaughter of Claude and Juanita Black- Phillips, Kenneth Elkins, Kenton Self, Kevin Holland and Greg Chilcoat. well, Ada, Okla., Dink Wood and Jeannie Wood, Stratford, Okla. She is the great-granddaugh- ter of original enrollee William Jennings Bryant Moore.

Makayla Blackwell

Tribe honored by Pre-Paid Legal

Front row from left, June Greenwood, Sim Greenwood, Tommy Cooper, Bill Quincy, Warren Reed, Tony Palmer, Bennie John. Middle row from left, Velma Seeley, Ruth Ross, Linda Cooper, Lura Mullican secretary, Mavis Quincy, Brenda Reed, Tina John- son, Molsie Palmer, Mooniene Ogee, Peggy James. Back row from left, Bernie Seeley president, Bob Ross vice-president, Jim Perry, Mike Reed quarter master, Will Johnson and Jimmy James public relations. Native art- Jake New Moon first ists sought by at AAU wrestling meet trading post Jake New Moon took first The Three Feathers Trading place in the U.S. Junior Wres- Post has recently opened in tling Open in January at the Davis, Okla. Fairgrounds Arena in Okla- The store deals in authentic homa City. Marilyn Thompson of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., Native American products. Jake defeated wrestlers from presents the first “Friend of Pre-Paid Legal” award to Three Feathers is owned and Kansas and Texas on his way operated by Karen West, a Governor Bill Anoatubby and the Chickasaw Nation. to the championship. Chickasaw, who welcomes The Pre-Paid legal Family Plan has been offered to all Jake is the son of Glen and contact from Native artists. Chickasaw Nation employees now for over 27 years. Melissa Little Axe New Moon. Three Feathers is located at Governor Anoatubby and the Chickasaw Nation were His great aunts, Adelia Al- 217 E. Main Street in Davis. thanked for their continued loyalty, friendship and sup- Jake New Moon varado and Hetty Tallent, live The phone number is (580) port. The award was presented at the recent Pre-Paid A Chickasaw wrestler has re- in Sulphur, Okla. 369-2429 and the email ad- Legal International Convention in Oklahoma City. More cently won a championship in the Jakes great-grandmother, dress is rakawest@hotmail. than 11, 000 people attending from across the United Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Margaret Hawkins Chadwick, com States and Canada. tournament in Oklahoma City. was an original enrollee. 12 News of our People April 2004 Chickasaw student named Oklahoma Academic All-Stater Sarah (Molly) Gilmore is a Gilmore’s academic achieve- State University. Arts Camp and multiple first senior at Tahlequah (OK) High ments include: Outstanding Her extra-curricular activities and second places for both po- School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Oklahoma History student, include: Choir (awarded Best etry and fiction in the Starwatch She is one of only 100 students Outstanding Honors English Freshman Vocalist), Drama Creative Writing Contest. Her in the state of Oklahoma chosen student, Outstanding Honors Bi- Club (including the role of interests include singing, read- as an Academic All-Stater. ology student, Outstanding Trig- Dorothy in THS’ 2001 produc- ing, writing, canoeing, downhill Selection is based upon na- onometry Student, Outstanding tion of “The Wizard of Oz”), skiing, international travel, and tional standardized test scores, French I student, Tahlequah Science Club, Academic Team, playing with her nephew. GPA, extra-curricular activities, Senior High School Certificate French Club, Student Council, She has been accepted to four Molly Gilmore academic honors, letters of rec- of Academic Achievements, Church cantor and choirmember universities and plans a future ommendations and a 500-word Oklahoma High School Honor at St. John the Evangelist and combining vocal performance essay on a difficult dilemma. Ms. Society and Rotary Student of St. Brigid Catholic Churches, with international affair. the month. piano (member International Molly is the great-grand- She is concurrently enrolled in Piano Guild), dance, commu- daughter of the late Sarah Bruner Native American Science Bowl the Oklahoma School of Science nity theater, camp counselor at Gilmore, and the granddaughter and Mathematics and has taken St. Brigid vacation bible camp, of Buck and Betsy Gilmore. college courses at Northeastern camp counselor at Tahlequah Grants, scholarships available The following is a list of or higher. ship has a service repayment grants/scholarships offered Professional Studies Scholar- requirement upon graduation. through the Chickasaw Nation. ship Clothing Grant Please call the department of This is available to full-time This is available to full-time education services for an ap- students. This scholarship is in- students only. One $400 award plication and list of required tended to assist students by pro- is given per classification. Grad- documentation at (580) 421- viding assistance with tuition, uate, doctorate and vo-tech Front row from left, Kayla Carmichael, Lacy Kretzch- 7711. The application deadline books, room and board for those students are awarded on a one mar, Beth Campbell Chickasaw Nation sponsor. Mid- is June 1st. pursuing careers in the fields time basis. dle row from left, Cody Ellis, John Impson Chickasaw Higher Education Grant (all of architecture, interior design, Please call the department Nation sponsor, Tyler Adams, Caleb Wingo. Back row undergraduate students must mathematics, science, engi- of education services for more from left, Randy Shackelford coach, Waylon Cotanny apply for federal aid) neering, law, health, business detailed information and for Chickasaw Nation sponsor. The amount of the award is and other fields as determined an application to be mailed based upon unmet need as de- according to students needs of to you along with a list of The Chickasaw Nation Edu- Ellis and Caleb Wingo, of Ada termined from the Student Aid each school year. This scholar- documentation required to cation Department sponsored (OK) High School; and Tyler Report) generated from the free determine your eligibility. five students in the Native Adams of Paoli (OK) High application for federal student American Science Bowl Tour- School. aid (FAFSA). Must be an un- nament conducted Feb. 12 The team placed third of 14 dergraduate student enrolled in Economic summit through Feb. 15, 2004 in Colo- teams in the Eagle Division. school full-time and must have rado Springs. Caleb Wingo set a new record a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The students competing in the for answering the most ques- Higher Education Supplemen- tournament were Kayla Carmi- tions ever in this tournament. tal Grant (all full-time under- chael and Lacy Kretschmar, of He answered 39 questions in graduate students must apply for Byng (OK) High School; Cody the pool play. federal aid) Part-time undergraduate stu- dents shall be awarded $30 per credit hour. Native bowling tourney Graduate students shall be The Second Annual All Na- service will be available from awarded $50 per credit hour tions Native American Bowling the hotel to Holiday Lanes from Doctoral students are eligible Tournament is set for June 5-6 in 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. for $100 per credit hour. Oklahoma City. Identify yourself as part of the All tribal citizens are invited tournament when making your Currently, the award for a full- to participate. The tournament reservations. The hotel number time student is up to $1,000 per will be at Holiday Lanes, 44 SE is (800) 843-4241 or (405) 632- semester from one or combina- 44th St., Oklahoma City. The 6666. tion of both the Higher Educa- The Annual Reservation Economic Summit in tournament is ABC and WIBC For more information on the tion and/or the Supplemental Las Vegas was a great success. From left, Jerry sanctioned. tournament, contact Colleen Grant. The Quality Inn at 1-240 and Larney, (405) 720-0811; Alma General Scholarship Pro- Edler, vice-chairman of the Chickasaw Com- South Western Ave. is the host Johnson, (405) 275-5466; Glo- gram munity Council of San Antonio and owner of JE hotel for the event. A room rate ria Factor, (405) 677-6356; or Undergraduate or graduate Commercial Group; Michelle Johnson, Director, of $49.99 per night plus tax will Jim Edwards, (918) 742-1549; students are eligible. Award is Supplier Diversity, HOME Depot; and Ross Hill, be available for those making or email OKCBowl2004@aol. based on enrollment and clas- President and CEO of Bank2. reservations by May 24. Shuttle com sification. Must have a 3.0 GPA April 2004 News of our People 13 Tribal employee back from Kuwait duty tour didn’t really want to “That was a big part of what That was one reason he was use it.” we were trying to do. We got excited to get a “care package” First deployed to them barrels of oil and other sent by his fellow workers in the assist with humanitar- stuff that we could find. Just Information Technology depart- ian aid efforts, that whatever we could, whenever ment that included a specially mission fell through, one of their trucks would come constructed American flag. leaving the unit with down and visit us we would load Children at the Chickasaw little to do. As a re- them up. They had a rough time Children’s Carnival were asked sult, Spec. Williams there.” to write a short message on a red and other members of Spec. Williams also readily or white paper cut out of their his unit went out of admits that his own deployment hand print. Those hand prints their way to assist the was very difficult. As a mem- were then placed on white and 1245th transportation ber of the National Guard, he blue backgrounds to make a unit, with whom they said deployment felt like being large flag. share the Ardmore ar- “ripped out” of normal life in the “When someone sends some- mory. United States. thing like that flag, that was “The 1245th was “I think that caused a problem pretty neat,” said Spec. Wil- really in the thick of for a lot of other soldiers who liams. “That wasn’t anything I Derrick Williams poses with a specially constructed flag sent things,” said Williams. were in the National Guard,” had asked for or that I was ex- to him in Iraq by fellow workers in the information technology “The 1245th is what said Spec. Williams. “Most of pecting. It just kind of reminded department. Children at the Children’s Carnival were asked to they call a line unit the soldiers that were in my unit me of how many people back write a short message on a red or white paper cut out of their and they will actually being deployed had never been home were supporting us and hand print. Those hand prints were then placed on white and be out there doing the on deployment before. This was everything. It was neat. It was blue backgrounds to make a large flag. work. Several of them the first time for them. They just the little things that we ap- were injured. They were trying to cope with all preciated over there. That made Derrick Williams returned in said Spec. Williams. “And basi- had a lot of problems these things that are happening it a little easier.” July 2003 from a tour of duty cally, that requires to go to MOP with their vehicles. They would that they’d never experienced in Kuwait. four, which is full regalia, which become deadline, unusable, be- before. So morale wasn’t all Contributed by Tony Choate, While Williams, Specialist is protective gloves, protective cause they couldn’t get parts. that great.” tribal media relations. E-4 Oklahoma Army National masks, the oversuit and the Guard, was officially the bat- boots and all that stuff. We had talion commander’s driver, be- those several times when we first Chickasaw girl shows grand champion cause of his computer expertise got there, when they weren’t and speech team. he also helped out his unit in sure if some of the missiles they Amanda has 30 ewe lambs other ways. were firing contained biological and has been raising show lambs In civilian life, Spec. Williams threats.” for three years. She has seven works for the tribal Information Donning protective gear in cows and hopes to eventually Technology department. response to those possible bio- own a 50-cow operation. Last Stationed at Camp Victory logical or chemical attacks was year she had Reserve Grand in the southwest part of Ku- an automatic response thanks Steer at the Love County Junior wait, about 35 to 40 miles from to extensive military training, Livestock Show. the Saudi Arabian border and according to Spec. Williams. Amanda is a member of the about 50 miles from the Iraqi He did, however, have a little Governor’s Honor Club and has border, one of the first duties more time to think about a later participated in the Chickasaw Spec. Williams undertook was incident. Nation Summer Youth program establishing e-mail access for “ Probably the closest I ever for two years. She has been a his comrades in arms. got to danger was when some member of Who’s Who Among “Because I had the knowledge people were driving by our camp American High School Students to physically hook up everything and shot at a guard tower,” he for two years and the Oklahoma we needed to get access, that said. “I don’t know that it was Honor Society for one year. She was one of the first things I did any kind of organized group, Chickasaw Amanda Jones shows her grand champion steer has been on the academic team whenever we first got to Camp they were just opposed to us at the Love County Junior Livestock Show. With Amanda for two years. She is a mem- Victory,” said Spec. Williams being there. We were an easy are Chickasaw Tribal Legislator Linda Briggs and Junior ber of the Turner High School “There was a place right across target. Our camp was right on Livestock Association official Charles Young. Mrs. Briggs softball and golf team. She was the road from us that had In- a main road. So they could just purchased the steer on behalf of the Chickasaw Nation. recently selected to attend Girl ternet access. So we trenched drive by and shoot at us. State for the summer of 2004 across the road and buried a “I wasn’t in the guard tower Amanda Jones, 17, is the ber for the Southeastern Okla., and will represent the Turner cable and got everybody e-mail at the time. But I was later and daughter of Melissa Jones. Lamb Association for three FFA Chapter at the Washington access so they could let their I thought ‘Man, I hope some of She is a junior at Turner High years and currently serves as Leadership Conference in Wash- families know that they had these guys don’t come by and School, Turner, Okla. Her chap- vice-president. ington, D.C. made it over there safe.” shoot at me,’” Spec. Williams ter advisor is Mike Hendsbee. Amanda has been an active Amanda’s future plans are Although Camp Victory was said. “I was issued an M249, She is a junior member of the member in the Turner FFA to run for State and National technically in a combat zone, which is a fully automatic weap- National Maine - Anjou Asso- Chapter for four years. She has FFA officer. She plans to attend military action in the area was on. I could shoot off 600 rounds ciation, the National Shorthorn served as chapter officer for two Oklahoma State University, limited and sporadic. without stopping if I wanted to. Association and the National years and is currently chapter Stillwater, and major in veteri- “We had a lot of scud alerts While I would really like to see Limousin Association. She has vice-president. She is also on the nary science with a minor in ag whenever we first got there,” what my weapon would do, I served as a junior board mem- chapter livestock judging team communications. 14 News of our People April 2004 Jared Willis, continued from page 1 and window had been added, his fering through sandstorms and realized as he watching rockets then you don’t see them for a injuries were minor enough that intense heat. It wasn’t long, in the night sky over Iraq as his couple of days and you think he was treated and released from however, before members of the Fourth of July fireworks show about them a lot. the hospital the same day. company found local nationals that they were in for a much “Lance Young, Casey Prince, “When Barret got hit they said who could deliver mats to sleep longer stay. Leonard Meadows, Bobby Don probably the main thing that on, ice, air conditioners and Living conditions improved Stallings, Joe Dan “Thunder” saved him was that cage around electric generators. Eventually, as time went on. Eventually, the Tapley, Derrick Nutter and ev- him,” said Spc. Willis. “It kind of they even found televisions and company was able to move out erybody in my platoon. They’re made all the gunners feel better. play stations. of tents and into buildings, but all my best friends. They’d prob- You’re always gonna be nervous “Every company had their cer- that seemed small consolation as ably do anything for me and I’d when you go out on the road, but tain guy they’d go to that would they spent Christmas in Iraq. do anything for them. it made us feel better about it.” get them a good deal. We’d order “By Christmas, you just give “It’s kind of weird coming That kind of initiative and it and they’d go to Baghdad to up. You go ‘we’re never going back home and not getting to ingenuity served members of market and get it. You could just home.’ We had a Christmas see them every day. Everybody the 1245th well through several about get anything you needed to party. We gave gifts to each in our company was pretty close Jared Willis difficult situations during their make life better.” other and stuff, but I’ve never and it’s going to be crazy not to tour of duty. While there have been reports been away from my family at see them for a long time. Be- Alexander from more serious Living conditions were ex- of many Iraqi civilians treating Christmas. I never want to go cause some of them will get out injury. While he was injured by tremely difficult at first, as the U.S. troops with contempt, Spc. away for that long again without of the guard and some of them I shrapnel after the metal cage 1245th was living in tents suf- Willis said the great majority of seeing my parents.” may never see again.” Iraqis he encountered were very Returning home to see his All in all, however, Spc. Willis grateful. family, however, also meant is glad the experience is behind “Most of them were really leaving the men that had become him. happy we were there. They were like family while stationed in “It’s great to be home,” he Chickasaw winner ’Saddam bad. Saddam bad.’ Iraq. said. “There’s no place like That’s all they would ever say “I was thinking about all the southern Oklahoma.” really.” guys I was with, because you Initially scheduled for a six were with them 24 hours a day, Contributed by Tony Choate, month deployment, Spc. Willis the same guys for a year. And tribal media relations. Spc. Willis wounded by explosion Spc. E-4 Jared Willis, who half down the road before pull- “Twelve hours after (that was deployed to Iraq Feb. ing over. call), somebody from Wash- 10, 2003, and returned home Shortly after that, Spc. Willis ington D.C. called my mom March 19, 2004, earned a realized he had several wounds and said ‘Your son’s been Purple Heart for his service. to his backside, some as deep as seriously injured by an IED. While serving as a gunner two inches, as well as the inju- ‘So my mom’s just flipping with the 1245th Transporta- ries to his face and head. out now.,” said Spc. Willis. tion Company, Spc. Willis “ I could barely stand up. My He was able to reassure his was injured when his truck legs were shaking and stuff. mother personally shortly was hit by an improvised ex- My adrenaline just kicked in. after that, thanks to a colonel plosive device (IED) in early I kept wanting to stand up. I who loaned him his phone. September. didn’t want to lay down. They While he was given the After suddenly being blown were having a hard time keeping opportunity to transfer to a about six feet to the back of me down. They said ‘Just lay hospital in Germany to recu- the truck, Willis was at first down. Lay down. Are you hurt perate, Spc. Willis chose to unsure what had happened. anywhere?’ “ return to his base after three “It happened pretty fast,” Spc. Willis recounted with a days in the field hospital in said Spc. Willis. “At first I wide grin that after feeling be- Baghdad. thought the gun I was man- hind him, he looked at his blood Once he returned to camp, ning blew up. When I got up covered hand and responded, he was placed on bed rest for we were slowing down and “I think my rear end has been two and a half weeks before my driver, Lance Young from blowed off.” he was allowed to return to Chickasaw Harley Blackwood shows his lamb Tishomingo, said ‘We got hit Learning that it would take duty. during the recent Love County (OK) Junior by an IED!’ By this time the as much time for the MediVac “That whole two and half Livestock Show. Harley, a third-grader, is a blood started running down chopper to arrive as it would to weeks was the longest two in my eyes and I couldn’t re- drive on to the next base, Wil- and a half weeks of my life,” member of Turner 4-H. He earned Reserve ally see.” lis asked the driver to continue said Spc. Wilis. “I was want- Grand Market Lamb, one first place and two After making radio contact on. ing to do something. Time second place ribbons at the show. Chickasaw with their platoon Sgt. Bobby Before he was flown out of doesn’t go by very fast when Tribal Legislator Linda Briggs, representing Don Stallings, who was in the that camp to a field hospital in you’re just laying there in lead truck of the convoy, Wil- Baghdad, Sgt. Stallings called bed, going ‘What can I do,’” the Chickasaw Nation, purchased Harley’s lis and Young were instructed Spc. Willis’s mother, Deonna, to Spc. Willis said with a hearty lamb. Harley is the son of Darin Blackwood. to move another mile and a let her know he was all right. laugh. “Especially over there where’s no TV.” April 2004 Chickasaw Times 15 Archaeologist named Chickasaw Cultural Center director cation, Ms. Linder-Linsley spent clothing, arts, crafts, legends grams for the Ramses the Great we feel confident we will see the much of her childhood learning and traditional stories. Exhibit presented by the Dallas same kind of enthusiasm for the about Native American life ways “People are the culture,” Museum of Natural History. Chickasaw Cultural Center.” from her Powhattan great aunt. said Ms. Linder-Linsley. “It That project involved recruit- Located on 110 acres of roll- Following that early experi- is very important that people ing more than 7,500 volunteers ing hills, woodlands and streams ence, her interest in people and know this is their center - that as well as the implementation near Sulphur, the Chickasaw cultures was further sparked by it is a place they can gather to and use of the latest technology, Cultural Center is designed to a high school anthropology class participate and share in tra- interactive media and design to utilize the latest technology, and the opportunity to attend an ditional culture experiences. provide a wide range of educa- ancient artifacts and natural out- archaeological field school. The center will not be a static tional opportunities for visitors door spaces to tell the Chicka- Early in her career, Ms. Linder- exhibit. Hopefully, it will be of all ages. saw story. Linsley attended experimental an active gathering place for “People were very anxious to Contributed by Tony Choate, archaeology and traditional life sharing and learning about volunteer for that project, and tribal media relations. Sue Linder-Linsley ways workshops taught by a being Chickasaw, past and Cherokee archaeologist, where present.” The Chickasaw Cultural Cen- she and her colleagues built Chickasaw Nation Governor Chickasaw Election Commission ter, a special facility including replica houses, tools, pottery and said he is confident the center Seats open For General Election 2004 galleries, archives and visitor other items. will flourish under the direc- Pontotoc District; Seat 5 center, is scheduled for 2006 “Archaeologists usually find tion of Ms. Linder-Linsley. completion. The center now has evidence of where a post had “We believe Ms. Linder- Pickens District; Seat 3 on staff a full-time executive been, then try to imagine what Linsley has the knowledge, Panola District; Seat 1 director. the structure may have looked experience and skills neces- Tishomingo District; Seat 2 Sue Linder-Linsley, who has like,” said Ms. Linder-Linsley. sary to help the cultural center Judicial; Seat 1 extensive education and expe- “In these workshops we would become a premier attraction rience in archaeology and in- actually reconstruct the house for Chickasaws and others THE CHICKASAW NATION TRIBAL formation technology, has been and other objects until we had around the world,” said Gov- chosen as executive director of everything needed for a living ernor Anoatubby. ELECTION 2004 SCHEDULE the Chickasaw Cultural Center. village.” Ms. Linder-Linsley has June 7-11 Candidate filing period (8:00 am-4:30 p.m. “I feel like my whole life has Cooperative projects similar worked the last 18 years for Election Secretary’s Office) been leading up to this posi- to that are a big part of her the Southern Methodist Uni- June 15 Challenge to Candidacy ends tion,” said Ms. Linder-Linsley, long-term vision for the cultural versity Department of Anthro- June 16 Drawing for position on ballot-Election Secre- who has a master’s degree in center. She says community in- pology and the Institute for the tary’s office, 10:00a.m. Candidates may also pick-up label, archaeology and a bachelor’s volvement is a key to success. Study of Earth and Man. printouts & diskettes degree in anthropology, plus a Volunteers will be recruited Ms. Linder-Linsley said her June 18 Last day to submit photo and biography to minor in museum studies. to share their knowledge of most exciting prior experience “Chickasaw Times” In addition to her formal edu- culture, from language to food, was as Director of Special Pro- Press release for candidates, (news media) July 19 Voter registration closes July 20 Candidates may pick-up updated labels, printouts Chickasaw Nation Summer Youth & diskettes (After-12:00 NOON) Applications Available July 23 Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters August 11 Last day to appoint watcher ADA, Okla. - Applications 7, and youth are encouraged to (580) 436-2603, ext. 736 August 17 are available and test dates apply early. 5 2004 Chickasaw Primary Election have been scheduled for the Ada area youth should also Ardmore Area Office Last day to return ballots no later than 10:30 a.m. 2004 Chickasaw Nation Sum- sign up for a test date once the 39 North Washington Election ballot tabulation beginning at 11:00 a.m. mer Youth Program. application and necessary docu- Ardmore, OK 73401 Unofficial results posted immediately Native American youth ages ments have been submitted. (580) 226-4821 Press release made public 14 to 21 are eligible to apply Testing for Ada area youth 2004 Election Schedule for the program. Summer will begin 9 a.m. each Saturday, Duncan Area Office August 17 Voter registration re-opens if there is no run- youth workers can gain valu- March 13, through May 29 at the 1215 Willow off election able work experience and earn Chickasaw Nation Community Duncan, OK August 20 End of protest period an average of more than $200 Gardens Youth Building, 1003 (580) 252-4119 October 1 Oath of Office Ceremony @ 1:30 pm. per week for the eight-week Chamber Loop Dr. RUN-OFF ELECTION SCHEDULE program. Work sites will be assigned on Sulphur Area Office August 24 Candidates may pick-up adhesive labels To apply for the program, a first-come, first-served basis 1016 Division August 30 Ballots mailed to all voters in run-off election applicants must supply a Cer- for those who have completed Sulphur, OK 73086 districts tificate of Degree of Indian the application and testing pro- (580) 622-2888 September 21 2004 CHICKASAW RUN-OFF ELEC- Blood, proof of residence, cess. Tishomingo Area Office TION income verification and Social For information or an appli- 815 E. 6th Street Last day to return ballots not later than 10:30 a.m. Security card, as well as a re- cation contact your local area P.O. Box 192 Election ballot tabulation beginning at 11:00 a.m. cent report card, achievement office. Tishomingo, OK 73460 Unofficial results posted immediately test scores or transcript. Males ( 5 8 0 ) 3 7 1 - 9 5 1 2 Press release made public 18 and older also must provide Ada Area Office September 21 Voter registration re-opens a Selective Service number. 520 East Arlington The deadline to return appli- A d a , O K 7 4 8 2 1 Purcell Area Office September 24 Recount period expires cations to area offices is May 1603 S. Green Avenue October 1 Oath of Office Ceremony @ 1:30 pm 16 Pride and Joy April 2004

Madison Nicole Davis is the daughter of Benjamin Gold Shane and Stacy Willard and Chad and Ashley Madison Davis. She is the granddaughter of Keith and Benjamin Lee Gold, 28 months, is the son of Cindy Willard and the great-granddaughter of Billy Jack and Starla Gold. He is the grandson Mike and Genevieve Willard. of Bill and Vicky Gold, Harold and Gwenda Davis Madison Nicole Davis became a part of our DePasse and Donna Linton. family when she was four years old. She soon Ben is our pride and joy because he brings so will celebrate her eighth birthday. She is our much love, happiness and laughter to us. His pride and joy because she is such a kind and smile and his big beautiful blue eyes captured thoughtful little girl. She is so sensitive to oth- our hearts the day he was born. He loves drag ers’ feelings and always notices if someone is races, especially his daddy’s and his Papa having a bad day. She brings so much joy to Bill’s race cars. Ben shows his papa and nanna our lives and we thank God for her. how much he loves us every time he comes to Madison is in the second grade and is a very see us. We love him very much. good student. She is smart, witty and full of Bill and Vicky Gold life. She loves to laugh and have fun. Madison recently gave her heart to Jesus and followed him in baptism. She always says sweet prayers for those who are sick and Hunter Michael Willard is the son of thanks God for her family. She wants to be Hunter Wil- Shane and Stacy Willard. He is the grand- a Christian singer some day and write some son of Keith and Cindy Willard and the of her own songs. With her beautiful voice great-grandson of Mike and Genevieve and talent we know that she can and will ac- lard Willard. complish her heart’s desire. Hunter Michael Willard is our pride and Madison is the step great-great-grand- joy because he is so sweet and loving. He daughter of the late Clela May Washington generously gives hugs and kisses and is Willard, an original enrollee. Clela would very cuddly if he’s not too busy playing. have been so proud of Madison and would Hunter is 19 months old and is very smart have loved her like we all do. for his age. In fact, his great-grandpa thinks he is so smart that he will probably skip kindergarten and go straight to first grade. Hanna Belle Willard is the daughter of He will surely be a future All-Star player Shannon Willard and Heather McDonnell. Hanna Wil- someday because he loves balls of all kinds. She is the granddaughter of Keith and Cindy He always asks “Where ‘de ball?” when Willard and the great-granddaughter of Mike he wakes up. He is full of mischief as his and Genevieve Willard. lard picture clearly shows but we all love him Hanna Belle Willard is our pride and joy dearly and thank God for him. because she captures our hearts with her Hunter is the great-great-grandson of beautiful blue eyes and sweet, sweet smile. the late Clela May Washington Willard, an She is the first baby girl born into our family original enrollee. Clela was very proud of since 1956. We are so proud of her and thank her Indian Heritage and would be so happy God for such a precious baby girl. to know that her heritage continues to live She is 11 months old and has learned to say through little Hunter. Mommy and Daddy. She can even quack like a duck and grunt like a pig. Then she shows off because she knows she’s done something really smart. She acts so big as she learns to walk and talk. Tyler Hanna is the great-great-granddaughter of the late Clela May Washington Willard an original enrollee. Clela was so proud of Courtney her Indian Heritage and would be so glad to know that her heritage lives on though little

Tyler Austin Courtney is the son of Rachel Hatton. He is the nephew of T.J. Hatton and the grandson of Rickey Tanner McDanel and Nancy Hatton. He is the great-grandson of the late Fred Tanner Jakobie’ Blake McDanel is the son of JD McDanel, and Lois Cooper. Jr., and Kristi McDanel. He is the grandson of J.D., Sr., and He has brought so much joy Sue McDanel of Garland, Texas and DaJuana and Keith into our lives. We love him Anderson of Mesquite, Texas. He is the great-grandson of very much. original enrollee Lena Mae Goforth. He’s our pride and joy because he’s a miracle in himself, he’s so loving and independent and love’s everyone and doesn’t miss a beat with life. April 2004 Pride and Joy 17 Chase and Kaya Dun- Alyssa Hen- can ley Chase and Alyssa Henley are the children Kaya Ann Marie Duncan of Billy and Amy Henley. They are the is the daughter of Shannon grandchildren of Billy Liddell and Bill and and Tracy Duncan. She is the Sue Henley. granddaughter of Phil and They are my life. Chase is very smart. Geneva (Gamble) Stapler. Alyssa is very sweet. They’re my babies. I Kaya is four-years-old. She love them with all my heart. is very active in ballet gym- nastics and going to preschool. She loves to dance and drive Alexia Nichole Brower is the her Barbie jeep. daughter of Brandi Demick and TyAlexia- Brow- ler Brower. She is the granddaughter of Robert Schenewerk, Jr., Diane Lucash, Matt Brower and Kathy er Brower. She is the great-grand- daughter of Robert Schenewerk, Sr., and Wanda Schenewerk. Alexia came into this world fight- Logan Lee ing because she was a preemie. She Logan Jean Lee is the daughter of Robert now is four months old and weighs Lee and Brandi Lee. She is the granddaughter 2 pounds. She has come a long way. of Sandra and Bobby Lee and Cheryl and Don She is grama and grampa’s pride and George. joy, and beautiful. Our gift to you Logan is our pride and joy because everyday is we gave the nation another little when I look at her I can see that she was sent Chickasaw to be proud of. straight from heaven. It is such a miracle that Wanda Schenewerk. love can create so much joy.

Andrea Un- Trinity Adams Trinity Adams is the daughter of Michael derwood and Jeanie Adams. She is the granddaughter Andrea Nicole Underwood is the of M.H. “Dick” and Mary Ann Greenwood. daughter of Nicole and Martin Hill She has changed our lives for the best. She and Andrew and Jennifer Under- has brought joy to our home and made our wood. family complete. Now we truly know the Your the sweetest little girl in the meaning of a blessing. Trinity is just one of world! Your beautiful smile and 23 pride and joys of Dick and Mary Ann. sweet laughter warms our hearts! Paige, Victoria Austin Swartz and Julia Miller and Shaylee Mc-

Candless Paige, Victoria and Julia Miller are the chil- dren of Tommy and Sherie Miller. They are the Austin Swartz and Shaylee McCandless are grandchildren of Lillian Miller, Barbara Kropp, the children of Jay and Shelly McCandless. the late Ben Miller and Roger Kropp. They bring so much joy into our life and have They do good in school, so far two of the so much love to give. They are truly gifts from girls are on the Governor’s Honor Club. They heaven. They are awesome! have given us love and happiness. 18 Pride and Joy April 2004 Feather Carter Alisha Scruggs Alisha Scruggs is the daughter of Me- Feather Rhea Carter is the daughter of J. lissa Franko Arispe and Alan Scruggs. Neil and Lindsay Carter. She is the grand- She is the granddaughter of Louise and daughter of Frank and Barb Carter. Eddie Scruggs. She lights up a room when she enters. Alisha is my pride and joy because she No one is immune to her charms. She is is a senior this year at May Pearl (TX) three and recently started preschool and High School. After high school gradua- despite challenges she faces having down- tion Alisha will join the U.S. Marines. syndrome, she is in her element, she thrives, Alisha recently had an ordeal in which and makes everyone grateful to be a part her family’s home burned. I would like of her life. She has no conditions on the to thank all the teachers at May Pearl for love she gives so freely. She is an amazing their donations and their support of Ali- teacher. sha throughout the years not just during the time of the fire. Thank you for being there and caring. Melissa Arispe Polly An- Tresa Blevins derson Tresa Kay Blevins is the pride and joy of Sissy, Danny and Tawny. Polly Ann Anderson is the Why Miss Tresa Kay is our pride and joy; The Lord daughter of Sonja Anderson gave us to one another - Because each one of us has a and the granddaughter of John unique something to contribute - a piece of the divine and Tewanna Edwards. puzzle no one else on Earth can supply. Tresa has brought She is known as the “Church so much “pride and joy” to our lives and taught us way Baby.” more than we could have ever anticipated: How important it is to enjoy life today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. How to delight in silliness and giggle, How to say yes as much as possible, but to say no when necessary, and how to listen from our hearts. We cannot imagine our world without our Miss Tresa Kay! Sissy, Danny and Tawny Sonja Rocha Kiley Anna D. Lounsbury is the Sonja Xenia Rocha is the daughter of daughter of Monique Mattox and the Kiley Loun- Elisha Gouge and the granddaughter of granddaughter of Susan Knight. John and Tewanna Edwards. Kiley Anna is the bravest, most lov- She has faithfully helped me (Grandma ing and good natured seven-year-old sbury T. Edwards) on bus ministry. She named little girl I know. She always has a big the church’s (FAIC) pavilion “Diamonds smile! in the Sky.” Sonja faithfully prays for her Kiley Anna endures loneliness and family and church. pain, fear and illness to overcome leu- kemia. She must travel close to 800 miles a week for treatment. She bares Taylor the hardships of loss with few because she is not able to attend school or be an active child like her three older brothers and and one little sister. My heart cries for her daily, she is indeed a special part of all the lives she Tara Richardson touches. Kiley Anna is my pride and joy because I not only love her, I respect her courage and positive attitude towards Taylor Richardson, 6, and Tara Richardson, life. I love my other nine grandchildren 9 months, are the daughters of Lacy and James very much. Richardson. They are the grandchildren of Lynn Thank you for reading my heartfelt and Jim Bebout, Doris Kent, Pauline Richardson, piece and may we all learn to be more Judy White and Frank and Jenny Richardson. like Kiley Anna. They make life so wonderful, seeing their smil- Grandma Susan Knight ing faces everyday is truly a blessing. April 2004 Pride and Joy 19 Karsen Eu- MaKynlee Mill- banks er Karsen Riley Eubanks is the daugh- MaKynlee Shyann Miller is the daughter of ter of Kristin (Imotichey) and Clayton Rick and Sherri Miller and the granddaughter Eubanks. She is the granddaughter of of Robert and Mae Hamilton of Mill Creek, Melvin and Jan Imotichey. Okla. We waited for a long time for our first You are our pride and joy because of your grandchild. On September 5, 2003 our big smile. And how you can brighten up a room prayers were answered and we were and our lives with it. Just watching you do the blessed with a beautiful granddaughter. little things you do brings us so much joy. You She is everything we ever imagined and make us very proud that you picked us to be more. She truly is our pride and joy. your parents. Danya Impson, Maylon Tia Jene, Kenneth Allen and Newton, Kylee Impson, An- Matthew Sherman Pickens My niece and nephews have reached a few milestones. My niece, Tia Jene nelle and Jonathon Impson Pickens, turned 13-years-old on March 3, 2004. She is a member of MESA, a gifted students program at Jackie Robinson Academy, Long Beach, Calif. My nephew, Kenneth Allen, will be 14 years old on April 27, 2004. He will graduate from Jackie Robinson Academy and attending Robert A. Millikan High School in the fall. He is also a member of MESA. My little Bubba, Matthew Sherman, turned five on October 14, 2004 and started kindergarten at his siblings school. He is one brave smart kid! The are the children of Craig and Alayne (Archie) Pickens. They are the grandchildren of Daphne Brown and the great-grandchildren of Lillie (Martin) Brown and the late Otto Brown, Sr.. They are the great-great-grandchildren of the late Jesse and Elsie (McGee) Brown. They are the pride and joy of their aunts: Sandra D Pickens, Jennifer and Jene’ Fields.

From left; Danya Impson is the daughter of John and Lisa Impson. She is the grand- Katelyn and Christopher Lower daughter of Quanah and Sherry Nail of Tucson, Ariz., and Gwen Impson of McAlester, Okla. Maylon Newton is the daughter of Julie Nail and Jim Newton Jr. She is the granddaughter of Quanah and Sherry Nail of Tucson, and Jim and Elaine Newton Sr., of Ignacio. Kylee Impson is the daughter of Drapper Impson and Sherri Impson. She is the granddaughter of Gwen Impson and Randy and Janeen Davis, all of McAlester, Okla. Annelle and Jonathon Impson are the children of Steve and Melissa Impson. They are the grandchildren of Gwen Impson and Eddie and Debbie Watson, all of McAlester. These children are our pride and joy because: They are little angels sent to us from heaven! Brooklyn and

Brayden Ano- Katelyn Lower is the daughter of Phil Christopher Lower is the son of Phil and Dedra Lower. She is the grand- and Dedra Lower and the grandson of daughter of Ranell Harry, Oklahoma Ranell Harry, Oklahoma City. He is atubby City. She is the great-granddaughter of the great-grandson of Gov. Overton Brooklyn and Brayden Anoatubby are Gov. Overton James, Ada, Okla., and James, Ada, Okla., and the great-great- the grandchildren of Russel and Diann the great-great-granddaughter of the grandson of the late Vinnie M. James Anoatubby, Ardmore, Okla. late Vinnie M. James Humes. Humes. These children are so special to us, be- You bring so much love and happi- You bring so much love and happi- cause they are our only grandchildren. ness into our family. ness into our family. 20 Pride and Joy April 2004 Kamesha McGee, Jasmine Alexis Taylor Taylor, Ceontrae Taylor and Alexis Chyann Taylor is the daughter of Jacki Taylor. Jadarien Allen She is my first grandbaby. Alexis will celebrate her first birthday April 23 and her mother will celebrate her 22nd birthday April 24. Alexis likes to visit her grandparents Jimmy and Cindy Taylor of Wapanucka, Okla., and her great-grandma Kathy Taylor of Olney, Okla.

Aubri Lynn Brauning, 20 months, is the daughter of Justin Wayne Braun- Aubri ing and Amber Rae Coon. She is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Kay (Leader) Brauning, Bowlegs, Okla., Brauning and Jimmy and Susan Harjo, Semi- nole, Okla. She is the great-grand- daughter of Helen (Clifford) Leader, Jasmine Taylor is the daughter of Keia Taylor. Ceontrae Taylor and Jadarien Al- Bowlegs, and Wayne and Nelmon len are the children of LaQuita Taylor. Kamesha McGee is the daughter of Evelyn Brauning, Seminole. She is the great- Taylor. They are the grandchildren of Barbara Taylor. great-granddaughter of Mary Lois Jasmine made the honor roll and Ceontrae and Jadarien are just my precious babies. (Goer) Clifford, Ada, Okla. They keep me going and keep me young. Aubri Lynn is my first born great- Kamesha also made the honor roll. That’s why she is my pride and joy. grandchild. It really is hard to find Submitted by Barbara Taylor. words to express the joy she brings into my life. When I’m feeling down her sweet smile picks me up. It is so much fun watching her grow and Emily Alspaugh learn and I love to babysit her. Great-grandma Leader Emily Kathryn Alspaugh is the 11-month-old daughter of Ronnie and Ralania Alspaugh. She is the granddaughter of Karla and Alvin Windy Boy, Slade Hudgens Box Elder, Mont., Donny and Mary Fisher, Midwest City, Okla., Wanda and Orvell Simpson, Meridian, Okla., and Ron and Valerie Alspaugh, Wickenburg, and Thelma Ariz. She is the great-granddaughter of Bill and Lynn Cox, Penrose, N.C. She is the niece of Karri Carroll Fisher, Fittstown, Okla., as well as many other fam- Slade Hudgens and Thelma Carroll ily members across the country too numerous to list are our pride and joy. Our great- who we love all the same. grandson makes us a five generation She is our pride and joy because we could not ask family. We are so blessed to have for absolutely anything more in our little angel. She them. brings so much happiness to all of our lives. We love Submitted by Wilma Sandlin you so very much!

Kyle Tristan Escobar Pickens

Kyle Wade Escobar is the son of John and Diane Escobar. He is the great-grand- Tristan Dre Pickens is the son of Andrae Pick- son of Wade and Louise Rambo. ens. Patricia Harris is Tristan’s Me me. Kyle is an honorable young man. He is Tristan is a blessing from God. He loves every- kind to others and his family loves him one and always has a beautiful smile for all. very much. April 2004 Pride and Joy 21 Alyssa McCul- Raven Pettigrew Raven Aquarius McCullar Pettigrew is the daughter of Vallis McCullar, Vera lar Pettigrew and Cashun Dennis. She is the Alyssa Madison McCullar is the daughter granddaughter of Teresa and Chris Snod- of Vallis and Kelli McCullar. She is the grand- grass, Ada, and Amanda Grant, Sasakwa. daughter of Teresa and Chris Snodgrass, Ada, She is the niece of Karen Odom. Okla., Vera Pettigrew, Ada, Carla Anderson, This child is my pride and joy because: Ada, Dallas Barnett, Ada and Pauline Barnett I am very proud to have Raven as my of Alaska. She is the niece of Karen Odom. granddaughter. She is a very smart and This child is my pride and joy because: well mannered young lady. She is a very Grandchildren are very special people. They beautiful person, on the inside as well as are all unique in their own way. I am very proud the outside. She has a very big heart. She of Alyssa and I am very glad that she is a part has big dreams that I know someday she of my life. She has beautiful big blue eyes and will make them come true. Keep up the a smile to go with them. I will always be proud good work Raven, and remember we are of Alyssa and I will always let her know that I very proud of you. love her and I’m here anytime she needs me. I We love you! love you Alyssa! Now and forever. Grandma and family Love always! Grandma Teresa James Ab- Ariel Snodgrass Ariel Paige Snodgrass is the daughter of Chris bott and Teresa Snodgrass and Clarise Culberson. She is the granddaughter of Vera Pettigrew, Ada, Okla., and Pat and Lori Reid, Seminole, James Norman Abbott is the son Okla. She is the niece of Karen Odom. of John and Sara Abbott. He is This child is my pride and joy because: We the grandson of James and Birdie are very proud to have Ariel as a part of our life. Abbott. She always has a beautiful smile for everyone. Grandparents are especially We love watching her grow, and learn different proud, as he is our first grand- things day by day. It’s really amazing to have someone so special in my life. Children are to be loved and cared for. They are special people Lane and Bri- and we want Ariel to know that she is this spe- cial baby in our lives and we will always love her and be proud that we have her. Ariel you anna Harkins are a wonderful baby. We love you! Mom and Dad Lane and Brianna Harkins are the children of T.J. and Brian Harkins. They are the Randie and Ryan Stewart grandchildren of Tommy and Pam Jones and Iva and Harry Harkins. God truly blessed us with Heaven’s An- gels when he gave us our children. We’d be lost without them. We love you! Jessie Frazier

Jessie Sierra Frazier, 7 months, is the daughter of Belvin Frazier and Sherri Alt- man. She is a special gift, coming to us at an age when many are having grandchildren. Ryan and Randie Stewart are the children of Malon and Susan Stewart and She continues the Chickasaw bloodline, the grandchildren of Clarence Rose. descended from four original enrollees on They both are black belts in karate and they are great in sports and they are her paternal side. Her little smile brings joy great kids. to our hearts. 22 Pride and Joy April 2004 Treg and Mi- Brooke chael Scott Schumacher Brooke Schumacher is the daughter of Ken Treg Lee Scott and Michael Anthony Schumacher and LaDonna Tidwell. Scott are the sons of Sharmaine Turner Brooke is our pride and joy for may reasons! and Michael B. Scott. The are the grand- She is smart, pretty and has a great sense of sons of Dorothy Ammons and Yvonne humor, and loves to make everyone smile! She Scott. enjoys reading, playing Elvis Presley monopoly These two boys are our pride and joys and watching her favorite cartoons. She is also because they always have a smile and the Calvin Bulldogs #1 cheerleader. We are are ready to cheer you up when you feel extremely proud of you and love you more down. They are just a pair of down to than words can express. You are mom and earth boys ready to have some fun. We dad’s little angel, memaw’s punkin and pop’s love you both. Mom, dad and grandma’s Donna Chayton Gambel, Keely and Jo Bell Amara Ingle Donna Jo Bell is the daughter of Dee Dee Bell and the grand- daughter of Rufus and Donna Bell. Donna Jo is thought- ful and funny. She gets good grades and stands up for what she be- lieves in. Happy Sweet 16 on May 9. Jacob Postoak Chayton Phillip James Gambel is the son of Juston and Angela Gambel. He is the grandson of Janet Hart and and the late Ricky Hart, Craig and Gwen Keely Danielle and Amara Dawn Ingle are the children of Gambel and Mike and Rita Dunn. Juston and Angela Gambel and Randal and Shonda Ingle. They Jason This child is my pride and joy are the granddaughters of Janet Hart and the late Ricky Hart, because he is our only little boy. Craig and Gwen Gambel, Mike and Rita Dunn and Devyrle and Morgan Even though he is only a couple of Linda Ingle. months old he already has his very These children are my pride and joy because they are our two own special personality and is loved very special little girl angels. Each is different like night and day very much. He is truly a blessing in but are loved all the same. Both are blessings just as their brother our lives.

Krysten and Ja- Jacob R. Postoak is the son of the late Tonya and Ken Postoak. Jason Tyler Morgan is the son of Victoria and Kenny Morgan. They are the grandchildren of Nina and cob Wallace Pedro Molina. Krysten Rachelle Wallace, 5, and Jacob Wayne Wal- Jacob and Jason are my grandsons, who keep living lace, 1 1/2, are the children of Jason and Kristi Wallace. young and at times grow old. Jacob is 12 years old and The are the grandchildren of Joe and Hazel Wallace and lets us know about all the new video games. He lives Leo and Debbie Poe. They are the nephew and niece of in Philadelphia, Miss. He comes to visit during the year Jeremy and Jon Wallace, Glenn and Krystal Bohanon and and on holidays. Gary and Shonda Poe. They are the great-grandchildren Jason lets us know the newest toys for a four year old. of Pauline Walker and the late Simon Walker. He lives in Ardmore, where Nanny and Papa live. He is They are our pride and joy because they bring so much with us almost every weekend. energy and life to our family. These children are God’s Both Jacob and Jason are very smart and Nanny and gift to us. When we need laughter they make us laugh Papa love them very much and they are our pride and when we need comfort those little hugs comfort us. We joy. cherish every moment as they grow. Grandparents, Nina and Pedro Molina April 2004 Pride and Joy 23 Brittney Conway Jackson Harris Brittney Nicole Conway, 5 months, is the daughter of Jim Jackson Reid Harris is the son of Casey and Rebecca and Linda Conway. She is the Harris. He is the grandson of Delton and Lori Crutchfield granddaughter of Frank and Gloria and Kenneth and Ruth Harris. He is the great-great- Baumgartner, Orland Park, Ill., grandson of Loman Wolf, full-blood Chickasaw. James and Bettie Conway, Livings- Jack is our first grandchild and of course we spoil him ton, Texas, Don and Peggy Prather, rotten! He lightens up the room when he walks in and Huffman, Texas, and the late Elea- can put a smile on everyone’s face. He is a joy to us in nor Baumgartner. She is the great- every way and we are very proud of him. granddaughter of Evelyn V. Parker Bennett, Houston, Texas and the late Edgar Vernon Bennett. This child is our pride and joy because our little lady bug is the sunshine of our lives, she lights Torrion up a room with her big blue eyes, laughter and smile. She tugs at our heartstrings whether near or Montgomery and far, because she’s our little pride and joy. Devian King

Torrion Montgomery, 3, and Devian King, 4 months, Laura, Matthew and are the children of Camelco Tyner and Kelvin King. They are the grandchildren of William and Jacqueline Wright. Courtney Wilson They are my pride and joy because their beautiful smiles and faces brighten a cloudy day and fill my heart with joy. I guess that’s why they are called GRAND- CHILDREN!

Laura, Mathew and Courtney Wilson are the children of Greg Natalia, Phil Jr., and Tyler Low- and Jaylean Wilson. They are the grandchildren of Danny and Janet Wilson, Martha Wilson, rance Richard and Jerrie Easley and Natalia Lowrance, Phil Lowrance Jr., and Judy Nichols. Tyler Lowrance are the children of Phillip They are three sweet little and Tanya Lowrance. They are the grand- angels sent from above to my children of Oscar (Jr.) and Ollie Lowrance, husband and I to make our lives and Bud and Gail Chandler. full and complete. These children are our pride and joy be- cause they are great kids! Natalia is a junior at Wynnewood High School, Wynnewood, Okla. She is in the Governor’s Honor Club, National Honor Society, listed in Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students, secretary of the WHS student council, vice-president of the Koby WHS art club, member of the gifted and talented program, and the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Walk Phil Jr., is currently in AIT in Arizona. When completed he will serve the U.S. Army in the Intelligence Field. Tyler is in the eighth grade at Wynnewood Koby Sean Walk is the son of Junior High School. He is in the Governor’s Kely and Marci Walk. He is the Honor Club, the gifted and talented pro- grandson of Gary and Connie gram, Superintendent’s Honor Roll and Walk and the great-grandson of plays football, basketball and runs track for Verlayne Vale O’Meara. Wynnewood Junior High. We are extremely He truly is a gift from God. proud of our kids and all their hard work and dedication. Love you guys! Mom and Dad 24 Pride and Joy April 2004 Johnathon Rebecca Fain Rebecca Allison Fain, 22 is the daughter of David and Pamela Fain. She is the grand- DelFrate daughter of Jep and Kathryn Fain and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Park and the great-granddaughter Johnathon T. DelFrate is the son of of Mrs. Beulah Tracy-Humbert-Billingsley. Stephanie and Terry DelFrate. He is the Rebecca is a lance corporal in the U.S. grandson of Paulette Greenwood. Marine Corps. Her family is of Chickasaw, He is able to bring a smile to everyone’s Choctaw and Cherokee descent, who were face at any time. He is such a happy boy removed to what is now known as Oklahoma that you just can’t help but to enjoy times to the Sulphur area. They were known as around him. family names of, Glover, Brasher (Brashear), Christian (Christmas), Tinker and Tracy. From Indian Territory they moved to the Yell County Arkansas area. Hannah Submitted by “Grandma” Kathryn Fain Arm- Hannah Renee Armstrong 7th Annual is the daughter of Danielle and Darrel Armstrong. She is the granddaughter of So- nya Hensley. She is such a God-send! “Chi Ka Sha Re- She brightens everyones A Chickasaw Cultural Weekend featuring day and gives great hugs and kisses. Stickball game demonstration June 24-27 2004 Celebrating Chickasaw Culture and Tradition at Kullihoma Stomp Ground Recognizing the 68th Anniversary of the Purchase of Kullihoma on June 25, 1936 Thank you for all the ‘Pride Located 7 miles east of Ada and 4 miles south of Hwy 1—No Admission Charge Overnight camp sites available (bring tent and chairs), RV’s welcome, limited hook-ups, first and Joy’ submissions. Late come first serve basis with generators permitted only in designated areas Thursday, June 24 –Camp Day submissions will be pub- Friday, June 25—Welcome at 10:00 a.m. lished in the May paper. Hot dogs and hamburgers served at 6:00 p.m.—Stomp Dance begins at 10:30 p.m. Contact your election office Saturday, June 26—Welcome at 10:00 a.m. “Loksi” race for two age groups: 12 & under, 13 & older at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to contact the 6474 Fax;Toll Free 1-888-661- (bring your own turtle) Chickasaw Election Office may 0137 do so at one of the following: Chickasaw.net then click Meal will be served at noon P.O. Box 695, Ada, OK government. Chickasaw / Choctaw stickball game at 3:00 p.m. 74821 Social Dance from 8—10 p.m. (580) 310-6475; (580) 310- Stomp Dance begins at midnight Demonstrations will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Count of voters by district will include the following:

Panola 1,200 Stomp Dance Bow Making Stomp Dance Dress Making Pickens 5,253 Blow Gun Beadwork Ribbon Shirt Making Pontotoc 7,917 Ballstick Making Chickasaw Language Beaded Necklace Flute Making Archery Tomahawk Throwing Tishomingo 4,016 Basket Weaving Finger Weaving Storytelling Total 18,386 Horse Shoes Cooking Chickasaw Game

Sunday, June 27—Breakfast will be served following the dance & break camp For information contact Cultural Resources at (580) 332-8685 **NO POLITICS, NO FIREARMS, NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL** April 2004 Chickasaw Times 25 Mound-building societies intriguing Scant history on pre-contact Chickasaws leaves questions By RICHARD GREEN that was based apparently on palisaded wooden wall on three The Mississippian chiefdoms egalitarian Indian tribes who information provided by only sides and the Tennessee River existed from about 1000 A.D. met the Europeans. As English Contributing Writer one Chickasaw by name, Josiah on the other, Shiloh contained to approximately 1600 A.D. officer Thomas Nairne wrote As tribal historian, I was in- Mikey, in 1906. I wrote short at least seven platform mounds, Archaeologists who have been of the Chickasaws in 1708, “no vited to present a guest lecture articles in the Times, soliciting one burial mound, and at least a working at Shiloh Mounds have writter of Politicks...could never in the Chickasaw Clemente information on McCurtain and hundred house sites–all within produced evidence that indi- contrive a Government where Humanities class at East Central Mikey but obtained nothing about 40 acres. cates that they were abandoned the equallity of mankind is more University. Coinciding with useful. It was ruled by a chief who about 1400 A.D. What caused Justly observed.” my appearance, the instructor, In other words, none of was thought to be divine or at the mound-building culture to Yet when Hernando de Soto Candessa Morgan, told me she Gibson’s prime sources pro- least communicated with the decline and become extinct? cut his bloody trail through the had assigned her students to read vided cultural information on divine. He figuratively and Widespread disease, famine or Southeast in the 1530s and ‘40s, Chapter One of Arrell Gibson’s Chickasaws in their “natural perhaps literally was at the top prolonged warfare are the usual it is evident from the written ac- book, The Chickasaws, as an milieu.”The work of archaeolo- of society, in that his word was suspects. Where did the mound counts that chiefdoms and tribes exercise in selecting and evalu- gists, the only group mentioned law and that he probably lived builders go? No one can trace both existed. The scant detail of ating sources. by Gibson with tangible pre- in some structure atop one of the path that any group of Indi- the Chickasaw encounter sug- This was music to my ears. contact evidence, curiously the platform mounds. Other ans followed from a chiefdom gests that they might have been I had done a good bit of work was not included or cited in the members of the elite, but below to a tribe. in a transition from a chiefdom on that very subject; so I was chapter. him, were his family members, No scientific evidence con- to a tribe. willing and eager to address My point, I told the class, and perhaps the heads of other nects Shiloh or any other an- Virtually nothing more is the class. wasn’t to be critical of Dr. Gib- powerful families who might cient mound-building people to known of this period before I began the class by asking son. As a history student at OU, have lived on top of the smaller historic Chickasaws. But many the English and French arrived if during their assigned read- I had admired him; he was a mounds. The rest of society, if Chickasaws who have visited to find a tribe at the end of the ing anyone had noticed any star among an excellent faculty charted, approximated the shape Shiloh Mounds have said that 17th century. That is why Arrell incompatibility between the of the history department. His of the mounds, with parts of the they feel a special closeness Gibson, in writing of ancient or cultural information presented book, The Chickasaws, had hierarchy including artisans, to the place that they believe prehistoric Chickasaws, should and its sources. Seeing no tak- been praised widely and I heard warriors, traders, and priests. indicates kinship. And it is have consulted some archae- ers, I plunged on, reading from it had been nominated for the The broad base of chiefdom quite plausible that many of ologists and some Chickasaw Gibson’s first page, in which he Pulitzer Prize in history in 1971. society was made up of labor- the migrating or fleeing mound elders. In all likelihood, their wrote that the chapter is an ac- Still, after reading articles by ers who did what they were builders, no longer under the information would have been count of Chickasaws living in archaeologists about the origin told. Either they were coerced yoke of a supreme chief, or- very similar. their “natural milieu,” that is, of southeastern Indian tribes, or they believed that the chief ganized themselves into the ***** before contact with Europeans. I realized that Gibson’s first was divine or divinely inspired. He identified three sources of chapter was misleading. Beyond that, the chief exerted information: archaeologists, In chapter one, Gibson was control by administering the anthropologists and the writings purporting to describe pre-con- distribution of food and precious of European agents and traders tact Chickasaws; actually he and trade items to other members who lived among the Chicka- his sources were describing a of the elite class. Some of these saws in the 18th century. post-contact tribe. But, before prestige items were made lo- But even James Adair, the contact, the Indians’ social orga- cally by artisans and some were most informative among the nization was very different. produced by artisans hundreds traders, had written about Years before Gibson wrote his of miles away. Chickasaws based on encoun- book in the late 1960s, the pre- In any event, people on the ters in the second half of the 18th contact phase in the southeast bottom strata built the mounds. century. These meetings would had been identified as the Mis- And the mound builders were have occurred at least 70 years sissippian Period (because many not just the few hundred people after on-going contact with the Indian settlements were located who lived at Shiloh Mounds, but English had begun. Gibson’s on or near the Mississippi River perhaps hundreds or thousands anthropologists produced well basin). Its most characteristic of others who lived along the read and cited articles about physical feature was earthen Tennessee River or its tributar- Chickasaw culture after inter- temple and burial mounds. They ies and were ruled by the Shiloh viewing a handful of Chicka- are associated with a chiefdom, chiefdom. saws in the early part of the 20th an authoritarian political regime This thinking is supported century–considerably more than that is the opposite of a tribe. with evidence from excavations two centuries after the Chicka- *** of Mound A, the largest mound, saws first experienced sustained Last month, I accompanied a which is gradually eroding into European contact. bus load of Chickasaw Nation the Tennessee River. Archaeolo- John Swanton, a Smithsonian administrators and directors gists have discovered that the Institution anthropologist, inter- on a tour of several sites in the mound was built in layers and viewed four or five Chickasaws Chickasaw homeland in what is that each layer was capped with and combined this informa- now northeastern Mississippi, different colors of clay. Some of tion with accounts by the 18th northwestern Alabama and west- the clay had to be transported century traders, most notably ern Tennessee. One of the Ten- relatively long distances before James Adair. His main informant nessee stops was at the Shiloh the laborers could haul it up the seemed to be Zeno McCurtain. Mounds, which was the seat of slopes in baskets to be dumped Columbia University anthro- government of a relatively large and stamped down. What the pologist Frank Speck produced chiefdom in its heyday some 600 different colors signify is not a paper on early Chickasaw life to 800 years ago. Enclosed by a known. 26 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Chickasaw Foundation 2004 Scholarships Donald D. Gunning Memorial Walton was one of several indi- Chickasaw Nation Industries, tory of the Indian Health Service education. This scholarship is Scholarship viduals who had the vision for Inc., and delegate to the National to plan, build, staff and operate to be used for a general purpose This scholarship is in memory the Chickasaw people owning Congress of American Indians. a new Indian hospital. education. Students must main- of Mr. Donald D. Gunning who their own bank. Without his One scholarship for $500 One scholarship for $1,000 tain a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. had a high regard for and deeply efforts and encouragement, the will be awarded to a Chicka- ($500 per semester) will be One $500 scholarship will admired the Chickasaw tribe. bank may have never become saw graduate, undergraduate or awarded to a Chickasaw student be awarded. Mr. Gunning earned a degree a reality. vo-tech student enrolled at any enrolled in pharmacy school. Frederick L. Hill -The Hill in accounting and management One scholarship for $3,000 accredited institution of higher The student must remain in Group Scholarship from the University of Okla- will be awarded ($1,500 per se- education for a general purpose full-time status for the entire The Hill Group is a health homa and retired from Sohio mester) to a Chickasaw student education. To be eligible, the academic year that the scholar- care communications company Petroleum after 37 years with enrolled in his freshman through student must remain in full-time ship covers and maintain a 3.0 with their primary clients being the company. senior year at any four-year status and maintain a GPA of 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. the Department of Health and This scholarship was made college. The student must have on a 4.0 scale. Mary K. Moreland & Daniel Human Services, the National possible by the generous dona- a major in business, finance or Ann Eubank Health Schol- T. Jenks Scholarship Institutes of Health and the tion of Donald’s wife of nearly accounting, and be pursuing a arship This scholarship is for stu- Indian Health Service. This 60 years, Mrs. J. Wenonah career in banking. This scholarship is for Chicka- dents enrolled in their freshman scholarship was made possible Gunning. Native American Fund Ad- saw graduate or undergraduate through senior year pursuing a by a generous donation from Mr. One scholarship for $500 visors Scholarship students currently enrolled at major in education at any four- Frederick L. Hill. will be awarded to a Chickasaw Native American Fund Advi- a institution of higher educa- year college. One scholarship for $1,000 student in his/her freshman year sors is an Indian owned and tion and pursuing a heath care One scholarship for $1,500 ($500 per semester) will be in any two- or four-year college operated fee based investment related degree. Students must ($750 per semester) will be awarded to a Chickasaw under- who demonstrates a financial management firm and their cur- have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on awarded to a Chickasaw student graduate student for a general need. rent owners represent citizen- a 4.0 scale. who remains in full-time status purpose education. The student Gene & Sonam Hill Comput- ship from the Cherokee, Chicka- One scholarship for $500 will during the entire academic year must have a minimum GPA of ercraft Corporation Scholar- saw and Muscogee (Creek) be awarded. the scholarship covers and main- 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. ship Nations. Bank2 Ta’ossaa-asha’ Schol- tains a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must complete This scholarship is for Chicka- One scholarship for $500 arship Native American Women’s the scholarship application saw students who are enrolled in will be awarded to a Chickasaw This scholarship was made Entrepreneurial Scholarship and supply the appropriate their freshman through senior student enrolled at any two– or possible by the generous dona- This scholarship is for female documentation. Incomplete year at an accredited higher four-year college who maintains tion of Bank2 which is owned Native American students pur- applications and/or applica- education institution. a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale and 100% by the Chickasaw Na- suing a degree in business/ tions lacking appropriate sup- Computercraft recruits com- remains in full-time status for tion. Bank2 began January 4, One scholarship for $1,800 port documentation will not puter engineers, graphic de- the entire year the scholarship 2002, and is headquartered in ($900 per semester) will be be considered. The Colbert signers, biologists, conference covers. Oklahoma City. The bank is the awarded to a female Native “Bud” Baker Scholarship managers and international Colbert “Bud” Baker Schol- fastest growing minority bank American student enrolled in deadline is on May 31 while all trade specialists. Preference may arship in the country. their junior or senior year at any other deadlines are June 1. be given to these disciplines; One scholarship for $2,000 This scholarship is for stu- four-year college or university, If you would like to apply however, the scholarship is not ($1,000 per semester) will be dents majoring in business, with priority given to students for a scholarship or need ad- limited to these areas of study. awarded to a Chickasaw student finance or accounting and pursu- within the Chickasaw Nation ditional information, please Students must have a minimum in his/her junior or senior year ing a career in banking. Students service area. To be eligible, a contact the Chickasaw Foun- GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. in any four-year college with a must remain in full-time status student must remain in full-time dation at (580) 421-9030. One scholarship is awarded major in history, education or for the entire academic year status for the entire academic per year; $750 per semester pre-law with a minor in history, that the scholarship covers to year. ($1,500 total). and an emphasis on Chickasaw be eligible. Chickasaw Foundation Janet Shaley James Memorial tribal history or Native Ameri- One scholarship for $1,000 General Purpose Education Scholarship can studies. ($500 per semester) and two $500 Scholarship This scholarship is named To be eligible, a student must scholarships will be awarded to This scholarship is for Chicka- in memory of Ms. Janet Shaley remain in full-time status for Chickasaw students enrolled in saw graduate or undergraduate James. Ms. James was very the entire academic year that the their freshman through senior students who are enrolled in an proud of her Chickasaw heritage scholarship covers. year at any two– or four-year accredited institution of higher and deeply believed in obtain- Robert L. Walton Memorial college. ing a higher education as initial Scholarship Edward L. Kruger Memorial steps to attaining success. This scholarship is named in Ittish Aaisha Scholarship This scholarship is intended memory of Mr. Robert “Bob” This scholarship is named Bank of Oklahoma to be used for a general purpose Lee Walton. Mr. Walton who in memory of Captain Edward education and students must was a devoted family man as L. Kruger who was one of the Scholarship maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 well as being committed to first contributors to the Chicka- The Bank of Oklahoma in scale, a minimum ACT score on a 4.0 scale. serving the community and his saw Foundation. Captain Kruger Oklahoma City is offering of 20 and a minimum SAT One scholarship for $500 will fellow Chickasaw people. entered the Indian Health Ser- a $1,000 scholarship to 10 score of 930. be awarded. Mr. Walton was a member vice in 1962 and served several Oklahoma high school seniors Scholarship winners will Bank2 Banking Scholarship of the Chickasaw legislature American Indian tribes before in the graduating class of be selected at random from a - In Memory of Mr. Robert for more than nine years, and he moved to Ada, Oklahoma in 2004. This scholarship is of- pool of qualified applicants. Walton was also an active member of 1977. He was awarded numer- fered to those students enroll- The application deadline is This scholarship is named in several boards including the ous special service awards by ing at any approved college March 31, 2004. For more in- memory of Mr. Robert “Bob” tribal housing authority board of the Chickasaw people and was or university in the state of formation or to apply online, Lee Walton. It was made pos- commissioners, historic capitol also awarded the Outstanding Oklahoma with consideration visit their website at: www. sible by the generous donation ad hoc committee, legislative Service Medal by the Public given to students holding a bok.com/personal/student or of Bank2 which is owned 100% committee, finance commit- Health Service posthumously. minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 call 1-800-204-INFO. by the Chickasaw Nation. Mr. tee, the Board of Directors of He was the only man in the his- April 2004 Chickasaw Times 27 Chickasaw Foundation 2003: Year in Review The Chickasaw Foundation (ETS) and Upward Bound Math Scholarship, to the Foundation’s cause of Tournament, Ada Area Office looks back on 2003 as a suc- & Science programs. The ETS · Edward L. Kruger Me- fulfilling its mission. Corporate Angel Tree and Special Olym- cessful year, recording several program identifies and assists morial Ittish Aaisha Scholar- donors, individual donors, tribal pics Oklahoma. Other programs events and opportunities that students in sixth through twelfth ship, departments and volunteers sponsored included: Carter have benefited numerous Chick- grades while the other Upward · Robert L. Walton Me- were all recognized for gener- Seminary in Ardmore, Oklaho- asaw citizens in a variety of Bound programs work with morial Scholarship, ously giving of themselves to ma with the Kid’s Café, a meal ways. Fundraising, scholarships ninth through twelfth grades · Native American Fund help others. program through the Regional and special events highlighted by addressing their interests in Advisors Scholarship, The Chickasaw Foundation’s Food Bank of Oklahoma as well these successes and provided school and helping them to re- · John Bennett Herrington Annual Open House, held as the Chickasaw Nation Emer- fulfillment of the foundation’s main focused on their academic Scholarship, and on December 12, 2003, gave gency Food Pantry program to mission to serve the Chicka- goals and objectives. This as- · Native American Wom- Chickasaw employees and oth- assist those in need when natural saw people through education, sistance also provides academic en’s Entrepreneurial Scholar- ers a chance to visit our offices, or personal disaster strikes. health and community support. and career counseling, tutoring ship. meet the staff and have our The Chickasaw Foundation In the area of fundraising, and even searches for financial Fourteen scholarships in all operations explained to better is honored to serve the citizens the Employee Charitable Con- aid to minimize tuition costs for assisted, or will have assisted, illustrate how we function as a of the Chickasaw Nation. The tribution Plan was a success- students that pursue a higher Native American students in non-profit organization. success we achieve is related to ful voluntary program for the education. following their educational pur- The Chickasaw Foundation the support that is gained from Foundation as 36 employees The Upward Bound and Edu- suits. Increasing this program is also provided sponsorship and organizations and individuals enrolled to have their contribu- cational Talent Search programs another goal for the foundation donations to: Chickasaw Nation who share a common interest to tions automatically deducted have really made a difference in 2004 and if you are interested Junior Golf Camp, East Central expand the growth of the Chick- from their bi-monthly payroll in the lives of participating in donating, please contact the University’s Soccer Club Golf asaw Nation and its members checks for the year. Participants students. Field trips to college Foundation office at (580) 421- received an ID badge strap-clip campuses and other institutions 9030. with the Foundation logo. expanded opportunities that may Special events were a major Chickasaw Foundation The Oklahoma Arts Council not have been available through part of the foundation’s activi- (OAC) granted funding support typical means. Students were ties for 2003 and a very gratify- for the 2003 Chickasaw Festival. taken on summer trips to San ing way to recognize and honor Upcoming Events 2004 The Chickasaw Foundation tural Evening at Kullihoma. The OAC offered this through Antonio, Texas and Durango, the Chickasaw culture, special announces its upcoming events · November 12, 2004 – Friends its Annual Project Support grant Colorado as part of an incentive contributors, volunteers, or- for 2004. Be sure to check the of the Foundation Reception at for programs that showcase the program to keep them involved ganizations and people of the Chickasaw Times for updates on the Ada Arts & Heritage Cen- heritage of a culture through arts with their educational and career Chickasaw Nation. these events. ter. and demonstrations. The Avon development. Encouragement The 3rd Annual Chickasaw · July 27, 2004 – Chickasaw · December 10, 2004 – Chick- Grants Foundation provided a to attend college, or some other Foundation Scholarship Recep- Foundation Scholarship Re- asaw Foundation Annual Open grant for a specialized scholar- form of higher education, has tion in July 2003 honored both ception at the Chickasaw Na- House at the Foundation office ship benefiting Native American been another method that these the recipients and donors. Held tion Headquarters Conference located at 110 W. 12th Street, in women in the area of entre- programs apply by preparing at the Ada Arts & Heritage Room. Ada, Oklahoma. preneurship, having their own students for ACT exams and Center, the event maintained a · September 28, 2004 – Cul- special interests in women’s going through the enrollment traditional quality and an elegant educational advancement. The process to ease the anxiety of casualness with a catered buffet Microsoft Corporation donated taking those first steps toward for those that attended. Chickasaw Foundation $15,000 in funds to support a independence. Overall, these The 2nd Annual Cultural Eve- technology enrichment program programs had inspired 80% to ning was held in late September officers selected for 2004 by the Computer Literacy and 100% of participating seniors to 2003 to honor the Chickasaw Distribution program to expand enter a postsecondary education people and their culture. Free their donor base. The Pearle institution in 2003. entertainment and meals were Vision Foundation provided The Chickasaw Foundation available to all who visited a $5,000 vision care services scholarship program for 2003 the event. Attendance nearly grant to offset the cost of eye consisted of the following schol- doubled from the previous year glasses and exams, assisting 85 arships: and is expected to increase again Chickasaw citizens. · Colbert “Bud” Baker in 2004. The Oklahoma Zoological Scholarship, This event hosted a sepa- Society offered free admission · Chickasaw Foundation rate children’s area that gave to the Oklahoma City Zoo to General Education Scholar- young visitors the opportunity school children from a variety ship, to make traditional crafts and of youth programs within the · Gene & Sonam Hill play games while parents were Chickasaw Nation through the Computercraft Corporation given an opportunity to explore ZOO FUNd for Kids grant. The Scholarship, the evening’s activities. Demon- Chickasaw Foundation board members from left, youth programs assisted with · Ann Eubank Health strations by traditional artisans, this grant include: Carter Semi- Scholarship, tours of the replica Chickasaw Kirk Perry, Dr. Tina Cooper, Deanna Hartley, Dr. Judy nary, Chickasaw Nation Boys & · Donald G. Gunning houses, the Chickasaw Nation Goforth Parker, Nathan Hart and Kennedy Brown. Girls Clubs, Head Start and the Memorial Scholarship, dance troupe and Gospel groups Chickasaw Nation District and · Dale L. Moreland Me- were all part of the added enter- Executive Youth Councils. morial Scholarship, tainment with door prizes and The Chickasaw Foundation retary and Mr. Nathan L. Hart The U.S. Department of · Janet Shaley James drawings also highlighting the has elected new Board officers as Treasurer. We congratulate Education provided contin- Memorial Scholarship, evening. for 2004. Ms. Deanna Hartley each elected officer and look ued funding of the Chickasaw · Bank2 Banking Schol- The 2nd Annual Friends of the remains as Chairman of the forward to their guidance and Foundation Upward Bound arship – In Memory of Mr. Rob- Foundation reception was held Board, Dr. Tina Cooper has experience to lead this founda- programs, and funding for the ert Walton, to honor those who had contrib- been elected as Vice-Chairman, tion into 2004 and onto another new Educational Talent Search · Bank2 Ta’ossaa’asha uted their time and resources Dr. Judy Goforth Parker as Sec- successful year. 28 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Airington awarded Native American Women’s Entrepreneurial scholarship Rural transportation summer research Women’s Entrepreneurial program offered by Montana State Scholarship. Ms. Airing- Montana State University awareness of the scope and tion field. ton is currently attending (MSU) is sponsoring a summer breadth of rural transportation Students receive on-campus East Central University research opportunity for un- issues. housing, a $3,500 stipend and and majoring in Business dergraduate students through This program provides support travel support up to $700. The Administration, Manage- the Western Transportation In- each summer to eight under- program runs from June 1 to ment Information Systems stitute in Bozeman, Montana. graduate students from colleges August 6, 2004. Applications and Entrepreneurship. An The Western Transportation and universities nationwide are due by March 31, 2004. award check for $2,500 was Institute’s Summer Research to pursue a ten-week research Information regarding this presented to Ms. Airington Experience for Undergradu- program at MSU in Bozeman, opportunity is available at: by Ms. Deanna Hartley, ates (REU) program in rural Montana. Students will also www.coe.montana.edu/wti/ The Chickasaw Foundation Chairman of the Board of transportation is designed to have the opportunity to attend how/Education/reu.html or is pleased to have selected Ms. Trustees, and Ms. Johnna R. expose undergraduate students technical training workshops by contacting Mr. Christopher Misty D. Airington as the re- Walker, executive director of the to real-world, innovative and and seminars, and participate Strong, P.E., at (406) 994- cipient of the Native American Chickasaw Foundation. interdisciplinary transporta- in on-site visits and technical 7351 or by e-mail at ChrisS@ tion research while increasing tours related to the transporta- coe.montana.edu/wti. Upward Bound, Talent Search Foundation Donates 250 copies of ‘Hunter’ students study state capitol The Chickasaw Foundation The Chickasaw Foundation This spring, the Upward has donated copies of The Hunt- Upward Bound and Educa- Bound programs have sched- er Who Was Not So Great, a tional Talent Search programs uled several field trips for their Chickasaw legend retold by sponsored a trip for 103 of their students to visit: Dorothy Milligan and illustrated students and nine staff members · The Kirkpatrick Science and by Freda deOdis Flatt. This book to visit the Oklahoma State Cap- Air Space Museum for children demonstrates the itol to attend Oklahoma’s cel- · The Ft. Worth Zoo values and morals that have been ebration of National TRiO Day. · Braum’s Dairy passed down through the genera- TRiO programs include several Many more visits and field tions of Chickasaw people. Two- federally funded, student as- trips are currently being planned. hundred and fifty copies were sistance programs like Upward These trips are designed to donated to the Pontotoc County Bound and Educational Talent expand student awareness, in- Department of Human Services Search. The students were able crease their exposure and peak (DHS), 40 books were donated to tour the Capitol building and their general interest which will The Chickasaw Foundation recently donated 250 copies to Mike Wingo for the Student the new dome prior to hearing motivate the participants and of the book, The Hunter Who Was Not So Great, A Chick- Appreciation Night award win- lawmakers present motivating keep them focused on learning. asaw Legend to the Department of Human Services for ners and another 100 books were speeches while in session. distribution at the April 3 Children’s Fair. Foundation donated to the participants of the Executive Director Johnna Walker, right, presented the Homeland Bus Tour. certificate of donation to DHS representatives Vanessa Zunigha joins Bank2’s Na- Sawyer and Frances Herrod. tive American Services OKLAHOMA CITY - Curtis his service in the U.S. Air Force Zunigha, former chief of the during the Vietnam era. Oklahoma Delaware Tribe has “We are very proud to have Swift named Bank2 vice president joined Bank2, as a member of the Curtis as a member of our team. Native American Services divi- He is a highly respected Native sion. Zunigha will serve Native American and brings a vast mortgage lending. Bank2 is recognized as one Americans throughout the north- background and experience in In 2003, Swift produced over of the nation’s fasting growing eastern region of Oklahoma. dealing with Native American $6 million in new loans while Native American banks having Zunigha is no stranger to issues,” said Ross A. Hill, presi- managing a loan portfolio of grown to a $52 million full Indian Country. In addition to dent/CEO of Bank2. “We are over $8 million. He is a graduate service financial institution in serving as chief of his tribe he privileged have a former chief of Oklahoma State University just 2 years. Bank2 is owned has served as a councilman, busi- among our leadership. No doubt and the Oklahoma Bankers As- by the Chickasaw Nation and ness manager, housing director, he will represent us well as he sociation Commercial Lending is headquartered in Oklahoma and ambassador to Sweden for seeks to assist us in meeting the School. City. the Delaware Tribe. He has also vast financial needs among na- “Doug is a banker’s banker. Bank2 is a growing $52 been a Commissioner of Indian tive America.” He is the kind of leader bank million full service financial presidents seek to secure as a institution headquartered in Affairs for the State of Oklahoma Bank2 is recognized as one Doug Swift and an advisor to the U.S. Cen- of the nation’s fasting growing part of their team. He is a bright Oklahoma City, OK. Bank2 sus Bureau on American Indian Native American banks having OKLAHOMA CITY - Doug and seasoned banking profes- is owned by the Chickasaw populations. He has also served grown to a $52 million full ser- Swift has joined Bank2 in the sional. A perfect fit for the goals Nation. To learn more about as Chairman of the Board of vice financial institution in just capacity of vice president. of Bank2. He is sure to serve Bank2 log on to www.bank2. Directors for Oklahomans for 2 years. Bank2 is owned by the Swift brings strong experience our customers well,” said Ross biz A photo of Doug Swift is Indian Opportunity and Vice- Chickasaw Nation and is head- in the areas of commercial, A. Hill, Bank2 president and available by contacting Ross Chairman of the Board for the quartered in Oklahoma City. installment, construction and CEO. A. Hill or may be downloaded Oklahoma Institute of Indian To learn more about Bank2 log Heritage. He is very proud of on to www.bank2.biz April 2004 Chickasaw Times 29 Memories of Ahloso School recalled by students A photo of the Ahloso (OK) go on to raise families, and live Chickasaw Dance Troupe and named. often trade for peanut butter and School 1949 student body and a successful, quiet lives. has also served as an instructor Mrs. Whitson shared memo- jelly sandwiches. request for information about the The late Bernice Ripley-John- of Chickasaw history and culture ries of her time at Ahloso with Miranda Byers shared that school published in the March is- son, full-blood Chickasaw, was for the Chickasaw Clemente fellow students including Doro- her mother, Nancy Byers, was sue of the Chickasaw Times trig- named Woman of the Year during class. thy, Jack, Raymond and Ber- the adopted daughter of James gered many fond memories and the Lyndon Johnson administra- Also pictured is Monroe tha Milligan, Ruth Mae Stick, and Audry Treas, the adults ap- brought a number of responses tion, according to Mr. Ross. Hodges, vice president of the Woodrow Stick - Christina and pearing on the right side of the from our readers. “She was very prominent in Cowboys for Christ movement. Grady Nelson, Looni, Guy, Vir- photo. Carmon Murray, who appears social work,” said Mr. Ross. “ “(Mr. Hodges) is one of the gil and Stella Perry and Merle Mr. Treas was principal and in the photo, called to offer more She married a Johnson boy from finest athletes that Oklahoma and Dean Frazier. coach at the school and his wife information about other students around Ardmore. She died a few ever produced,” said Mr. Mur- Mrs. Whitson said she used to Audry was a teacher there. at the school. years ago. She raised probably ray. walk to school with her sisters Nancy, whose maiden name John Ross, a longtime friend 20 kids other than her own and Mr. Ross added “He has re- and brothers. One particular day was Fulsom, sent photos of her of Mr. Murray and another of the she was very prominent in social cently been voted to the High they were chased through a pas- days at Ahloso School during students pictured with the 1949 work down in Texas.” School Hall of fame as one of the ture by a bull. Since she wasn’t the 1960s. student body, had a great deal Charles Patterson, who re- three finest high school basket- able to run as fast as her brother, of information to share about cently retired as the chief gaso- ball players in the nation.” he carried her to safety, but then his Ahloso classmates and their line engine design engineer for Cora Whitson (Stick) also threw her over a fence once they achievements later in life. General Motors, also appears in brought several photos from had outdistanced the bull. Contributed by Tony Choate, According to Mr. Ross, that the photo. Ahloso School during the 1930s. Another day as they were walk- tribal media relations. 1949 photo included many stu- Prominent Chickasaw citizen Mrs. Whitson is the daughter of ing to school, they were standing dents who would later go on to Lee Frazier is also pictured. Lincoln and Melvina Stick and under a railroad overpass when take prominent positions in soci- Mr. Frazier is a member of the cousin of David Stout, for whom they heard a train coming. Luck- ety, as well as many who would the tribal legislative building is ily, they moved just in time to avoid being doused with hot water dumped off the train as it passed overhead;. Her memories also include taking lunches to school that consisted of biscuits with salt pork and biscuits with jelly, which she said her brother would Cora Whitson

Cora Whitson contributed this 1930s Ahloso class photo. Chickasaw West gathering May 8 The Annual Chickasaw Gath- attractions. on Fanita Parkway and drive to ering, sponsored by Chickasaw To get to Santee Lakes, take Carlton Oaks Blvd. Turn right to West, will be Saturday, May 8, I-5 south to Hwy. 52 East to the the entrance to the lake. Hwy. 52 2004 at Santee Lakes, Santee, Mast Blvd. exit. Go left at the goes up a mountain. Calif. offramp and under the freeway For more information, contact The annual gathering brings to Fanita Parkway. Turn right Sharon Tandy, (818) 985-8392. together Chickasaws from across California, the West and other Nancy Fulsom Byers, front row far right, contributed states. Chickasaw West this photo of the 1965 Ahloso graduating class. The gathering beings at 9 a.m. Annual Chickasaw Gathering Saturday and runs through 5 p.m. Santee Lakes, CA Janeen Gray Angela Stafford Lunch and beverages will be Sponsored by Chickasaw West (580) 320-5374 (580) 310-4016 served from noon through 1 p.m. The #1 Team in Ada Organizers ask that you please Saturday, May 8, 2004 bring a side dish to share. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PARADIGM REALTY There is an entrance fee of $3 Lunch and beverages served from noon to 1 p.m. 1405 Arlington per vehicle. Parking is next to the Please bring a side dish to share. Ada, OK 74820 picnic area. Attendees are asked Entrance fee is $3 per vehicle. Parking is located (580) 436-5588 to bring lawn chairs. There is a next to the picnic area. covered area in case of rain. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. As a Chickasaw and a former employee of the Chickasaw Nation I met Alcoholic beverages are not many wonderful people and made a lot of new friends. Now I take this Bring your lawn chairs, covered area is available for shade permitted. opportunity to reintroduce myself and Angie to you as your friends in or in case of rain. Santee Lakes is within one real estate. Call or come by and let us, the #1 team in Ada, help you find For more information contact Sharon Tandy, (818) 985- hour of several San Diego-area your next home in this great state in which we are so blessed to live. 30 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Ahloso 1949 student body: making way through life ment. Kenny Ward, Charles Pat- terson, who recently retired as the chief gasoline engine design engineer for General Motors. Those Mr. Ross recognized on the third row include Paul Wayne Harrell (followed by four Mr. Ross did not recognize), Kay West, Lois Sims, That’s another little Henry girl. There’s Margaret Looney, who later married Tommy Stephens. And down here that’s Donald Mosier, who went ahead to make a name for himself in electronics. And that’s his little brother, Glenn, who also went off to do some- thing really important. Those Mr. Ross recognized on the first row include, Carl- ton Green, who is part Chicka- saw. and Hugh Lane Looney, Frankie Barbie, Carlton Gray, who recently retired from PEC as chief of the linemen, Donald Ahloso (OK) School class photo, 1949. Brashier and Jerry Hatton. We share here the memories Next to her is Houston Shields, the fund raising. as one of the three finest high John Ross recounted of the who was a truck driver, J.L. “He is one of the finest athletes school basketball players in the 1949 student body of Ahloso Henry, was a minister. Christine that Oklahoma ever produced,” nation.” School. Cunningham, Avalos Bennett, said Mr. Murray. Mr. Ross added This is Mr. Don Thompson, Contributed by Tony Choate, Back row from left are Mrs. Georgia Mae Sims, Mildred “He has recently been voted to recently retired from Ideal Ce- tribal media relations. Troy Melton (who was substi- Stokes, Lee Frazier, John Ross. the High School Hall of fame tuting for Mrs. West), Marvin Joe Cartmill, R.C. Adams, Po- Barbee, Dr. Martin Stokes, lice Chief Pete Gray, Lavonda Check it out...... at the Carmon Murray, James Flow- Harrell, Ms. Treas and Mr. ers, Max Vernett, Jack Bell, Treas, the principal. Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library! Earl Owens, Hiawatha Perry, Next row from left are Mr. Marylou Cartmill, Bernice Ri- T.W. Sims, who recently retired Featured Selections of the Month pley (maiden name). “When from the City of Ada as the water President Johnson was president and sewer and streets head. Next The Pontotoc Conspiracy she was named as woman of to him is his brother, Louis Sims, By Phillip M. Swatek the year out of Texas, said Mr. Ermily Henry, Shirley Looney- Ross. “She was very prominent Mann, whose son was almost The Pontotoc Conspiracy is the story of the assassination that led to the in social work. She died a few killed in the bombing in Beirut, community crisis, and then the dreadful decision townsmen had to make to years ago. She raised probably Lebanon. Next is Josie Mae bring certain justice. No one involved has ever been indicted for the crime they committed, or even identified. None ever said the first word about it, 20 kids other than her own and Murray, Carmon’s sister. Next a crime that riveted the nation’s attention nearly one hundred years ago. she was very prominent in social is Barbara Looney, now McDon- The Pontotoc Conspiracy had to be, therefore, a creation of imagination. work down in Texas.” ald, Peggy June Sims, Joynell (Inside cover) Carmon Murray added that Blankenship, Etta Fern Barbie, Miss Ripley was full-blood Minnie Louise Hardin, Monroe Chickasaw. Hodges, who is a prominent Elk Next to Ms. Ripley is Sylvia in Ada, and who is also the vice Lee Harrell, Sue Bell, who is president of the Cowboys for now married to Eskin Brashier. 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American Indian Quarterly “Music Fest” Published by The University of Nebraska Press Editor: Devon A. Mihesuah The Marshall County Chickasaw Council invites every- one to a “Music Fest,” May 15, 2004, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The American Indian Quarterly is a quarterly journal of the histories, The music fest will feature gospel, country and contem- anthropologies, literatures, religions, and arts of Native America. porary music. There will be a Bar-B-Q dinner served, $5 Periodicals Section per plate. A silent auction will be conducted and a door Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library prize given away. 520 E. Arlington (Downstairs in the Miko Building at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters) Come and enjoy a great family event. Ada, OK 74820 • (580) 436-2603, ext. 7301 For more information call Sarah Lea (580) 564-4570. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2004 Chickasaw Times 31 Pauls Valley mural includes Chickasaw history factory, a Chickasaw Enterprises facility. Smith Paul was a Scotsman who moved to Oklahom about 1837. Shortly thereafter, he mar- ried full-blood Chickasaw Ella Teacha, and together, the couple founded Pauls Valley. “It is very interesting to learn about the history of the town as we paint these scenes,” said University of Central Oklahoma Professor of Art, Dr. Bob Palmer recently took several of his stu- dents to Pauls Valley to paint the mural. Chickasaw history plays a major part in the history of Murals also include the Chick- Murals at the Pauls Valley Junior High School begin with Pauls Valley, as celebrated in murals recently completed asaw seal, a stickball scene and a portrait of Scotsman Paul Smith and wife Ella Teacha, at the town’s junior high school. a scene of Chickasaw elder Sim a full-blood Chickasaw, who founded the town, and end Greenwood teaching a young with a painting of the recently completed Bedre’ Choco- PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - high school basketball court. Chickasaw boy the art of bow lates factory. Pauls Valley history and Chicka- Paintings begin with a por- making. Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media relations. saw history are intertwined in a trait of founding couple Smith mural adorning the walls of the and Ellen Paul, and ends with a walkway above the town’s junior painting of the Bedre’ Chocolate

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Bank2 909 S. Meridian Oklahoma City, OK. 73108 405.946.2265 www.bank2.biz 32 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Students of the Month Students of the month have dents of the month for Pickens works hard in class and though Latta High School. Not only is worker. She has a terrific person- been selected for September District. she doesn’t have the resources at Ryan extremely talented in his ality and is well mannered,” said through December in all four dis- Jacob Carroll is a third grade home that many of our students artistic abilities - both visual art Wanda Williams and Linda Cart- tricts of the Chickasaw Nation. student. “He is have, she compensates through and preforming martial arts - he er. Padyn participates in school Up to 24 awards are presented a sweet coop- hard work and persistence. She also works hard in his classes sports and other activities and each month, as male and female erative student is certainly a student to be proud and sets a solid example for his enjoys herself tremendously. student of the month awards are and gets along of. classmates to follow. In his own Nathan Roach is a fifth grade available in elementary, middle well with his Ruthieann Leslie, Jeremy quiet and reserved manner, Ryan student at Eastward Elemen- school and high school in each of classmates and Cox, Ramey Reamy, Destanie is very respectful of others and tary. “He is a the four districts of the Chicka- other students at Northcutt, Ryan Ringle all of get along with other students and very good stu- saw Nation. school,” said Mrs. Grant. Latta are September students teachers. We are proud to name dent, a quite na- Each student of the month re- Kori Royal is a 5th grade of the month for Ryan Ringle as LHS Chickasaw tured young man ceives a recognition plaque and a student and is Pontotoc Dis- Nation student of the month. with a friendly $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate. very responsible. trict. Preston Converse of Mil- p e r s o n a l i t y, ” All Native American students “She shows a “Ruthieann burn, Emily Miller, Patrick said Wanda Williams & Linda with a Certificate of Degree strong work eth- Leslie is new to Ferris, and Hannah Mayo all of Carter. He is an honor student of Indian Blood in grades one ic for someone our district, but Ravia are the September students and active in the Boy Scouts, through 12 attending participat- so young said,” that has not been of the month in the Tishomingo summer league sports and other ing schools in the Chickasaw Vickie Collier. She attend tutor- a detriment in any way. She is a District. programs. Nation are eligible for student ing and has a beautiful, bright very friendly young lady who Preston Converse is an A- Lerran Paddock is a senior of the month. spirit and is a joy to be around. seems to make friends easily,” plus student in all areas of aca- at Colbert High School. “She Students are nominated by Starla P. Parker is in the said Sandi Lawrence. She is demic studies. is an outstand- teachers, counselors, JOM co- eighth grade. quite a responsible student and “He is sensitive ing young lady ordinators, principals or other “She is always takes her grades seriously. With to people’s feel- and is a positive school personnel in recognition willing to go this type of attitude and personal- ings and is aware role model to all of academic accomplishments, that extra mile, ity it will help her succeed. She is and thankful for her peers, with a leadership qualities, positive whether it be a most deserving student. the good things promising future attitude, work ethic, citizenship academically or “Jeremy Cox God has given ahead of her,” and other criteria. socially said,” is always very us,” said Marilyn said Wands Wil- Following are students of the Mrs. Richardson. It’s the little polite and re- Johnson. “He is loyal to all his liams and Linda Carter. She month, along with selected com- things that she does on a daily spectful, not just classmates, protecting those who participates in several school ments from those who nominated bases that make her an out stand- to me but to ev- have trouble academically. He is athletics organization. Lerran en- each student. ing student. eryone. He has always polite and respectful to joys herself and shares her pride Taylor Burkhalter and Kelsie Preston Cox is very good work his teachers.” for her culture with others. Meek of Colbert are September an excellent stu- habits and his attitude makes him Emily Miller is a perfect Cheyenee Keith, Jared Bar- students of the month in Panola dent. “He works a pleasure to have in class,” said example of an extraordinary ber, Darin Powell of Greenville, District. hard to make Mrs. Deborah Priest, Latta fourth student. “She is hardworking and Chrissy Phipps of Plainview, Taylor Burkhalter is very passing grades,” grade teacher. attentive,” said June Kirkpatrick. Rick Allen and Megan Bowen responsible and a hard worker, said Estherlain “ R a m e y Her work is always neat and of Comanche are the October said Wanda Williams and Linda Stick. I don’t Reamy is a hard turned in on time. Emily is kind students of the month in the Carter. “She is have to worry about him because working student and considerate of others. Pickens District. well mannered he checks his grades to make sure who meets each Patrick Ferris is a very well “Cheyenee Keith is in the and has a terrific he is passing.” day with excite- behaved and mannerly young first grade and is a very in- personality.” She “Jared Brady ment,” said Hol- man who is responsible and teresting child. is in the sixth is a good student ly K. Wood and Terry Painter. dependable, said Bill Vann. He She is very will- grade at the Col- and a leader in “When faced with new chal- takes his school work seriously ing and eager to bert East Ward his class,” said lenges in class, Ramey expects and is a joy to have in my class. learn,” said Mi- School where D. Lewis. He is hard work from himself. He tries Hannah Mayo is a marvel- chele McLain. She participates in program and on the National to improve his skills and doesn’t ous young lady. “I have known She tries to do activities and enjoys learning Honor Society, give up on his goals.” her for several everything she about her heritage. a member of the student council “Destanie Northcutt is an ex- years and she is does to the best of her ability and Kelsey Meeks is a excel- and participates in football and tremely pleasant one of my best always has a smile on her face. lent student, said baseball. He is enhancing his and polite stu- students,”said She is a joy to be around. Wanda Williams education by taking physics and dent,” said Hol- Rose Wooley. Darin Powell is in the seventh and Linda Carter calculus courses on-line. He ly K. Wood and She works hard, grade and is new to our school. “I “She has a pleas- is a outstanding student and is Terry Painter. is cooperative have seen that he ant personality respected by his peers. She does quite and respectful. is a good friend and is a good role Crystal May well in her classwork, and she Always gives her most in class. to his peers and model.” She is a is a sophomore constantly displays a positive I highly recommend her for any has good morals senior at Colbert High School, student of excel- attitude. She challenges herself honor or award. and has a smile where she is actively involved in lent character. to do her best, and she is a good Padyn Hobgood, Nathan that catches your several school organization and “She is honest, role model for her peers.” Roach, and Lerran Paddock eye,” said Kris enjoys learning and sharing her works hard and Ryan Ringle came to Latta are the October students of the Doughty. I believe he has a great Indian culture with others. has an eye to- last year as a ninth grade student month for the Pa- start at being whom he will be in Jacob Carrol of Greenville, wards the future,” said Bob and as we con- nola District. years to come. Kori Royal of Plainview, Starla Hare. She has already contacted tinually become “Padyn Hob- Jared Barber P. Parker Greenville, Preston the University of Oklahoma and acquainted with good is an ex- is a fifth grade Cox of Plainview, Jared Brady requested a list of recommended Ryan, it has been cellent student, student. “He is of Healdton, and Crystal May classes and is working to meet apparent that he well liked by her always giving of Plainview are September stu- those recommendations. She is a real asset to peers and a hard 100 percent. He April 2004 Chickasaw Times 33

Students of the Month, continued from page 32 may not always make A’s or B’s very deserving of this award. f r i e n d l y a n d Dillon Cummins is a young leadership skills in and out of ,but you know that he is doing the Tara MacCollister is a junior outgoing young man with a vivid the classroom reflect his ability best that he possibly can,” said high student. lady. She is a imagination and to lead our school and provided Tracy Doolan. He strives to do “She is a very responsible stu- story telling abil- himself as a role model for other his best in everything he does. strong student dent who makes ities. “Dillon is students. Chrissy Phipps is a very good and athlete,” said straight A’s and interested in out Kayla Sowell is a student student. “She has excellent study Terry Painter. always cooper- door sports, es- at Comanche High School. “I habits and is al- She is a pleasure ates in class,” said Bill Vann. pecially hunting would like to nominate Kayla for ways respectful to be around. Shantel is quick to volunteer to and is encour- Chickasaw Nation student of the of others,” said “Mark Ernst help in any capacity she can and aged and taught by his dad to month. Kayla has a cumulative Estherlain Stick. is a very personable young man helps others when they need it. respect mature and the world GPA of 3.54,” said Jacque An- She knows sign who participates “Bryson Vann has been a in which we live,” said Wanda derson. Kayla is very involved in language and in extra cur- student in my Williams and Linda Carter. He extra- curricular activities and is won the spell- ricular as well class for the past is an average student who over a team player. Kayla is definitely ing bee last year. as classroom ac- few weeks, but compensates and becomes an deserving of this honor. She is my choice for student of tivities with en- in the time he has above average student, which has Michael Walden is a young the month. thusiasm,” said shown himself to qualified him to be on the honor man of exemplary character. “He “Rick Allen attends school Terry Painter and be a model stu- roll. Dillon has been selected always works hard to be prepared everyday with Donna Boiles. He always has a dent,” said Rose by the teachers a student of the for class,” said Sue Garrett. He a great attitude. smile on his face and is willing Wooley. Bryson month because of his personality, will succeed in life and college, He works dili- to help others. Mark would be a is very intelligent and gives character, responsibility, and his because he is determined. Mi- gently, finishing good role model for others. 100% to his academic success. general over all good nature. chael is worthy. all work that is “Kacey West is a pleasure He is friendly, charming and has Brittani Young is a seventh Kala Hensley is an outstand- assigned to him,” to have as a student. She is al- a great sense of humor. He’s one grade student at ing student. “She works very said Elizabeth ways very pleas- awesome teen. Colbert Middle hard to keep her Russel. He has ant around others Skyler Nole Glinn, Brett School. “Brittani good grades and even worked ahead in his studies and she is a very Crosby, Kristin Pate, Chad is a very quiet is always re- this semester, completing more hard worker,” Phelps all of Claera, Dillon young lady,” said spectful of her than what was expected of him. said Stan Co- Cummins, Brittani Young both Wanda Williams peers and teach- Rick’s is dependable and has a chran. She is our of Colbert are the November and Linda Cart- ers,” said Esther- great attitude. school cheer- students of the month for the er. She is very lain Stick. She “Meagan Bowen has proven leader and represents Latta in a Panola District. friendly and one of our honor is a hard worker to be a fine student, always in- positive way In the classroom, “Skyler Nole Glinn is truly a students. She works hard and is and is also on the volved in school activities and Kacey is a model student and she wonderful little well liked by her teachers and Governor’s Honor Roll. She functions,” said Steven Dunham. is committed to doing her best. girl. She demon- fellow students. Brittani has a would be the one I would pick She has done a great job balanc- She is a very good representative strates a caring sweet and charming, yet shy for student of the month. ing her studies with work and the of our school and Chickasaw and loving spirit personality. Brittani would be a Ashli Worcester, Daniel Wil- technology center, but above all, Nation. about her work good candidate for this award. burn, Whitney Brown, Kyle Meagan is a young woman of Josh Lemmond, Kalie Foster, and play,” said Kelsie Lynn Tucker, Mason Whitebuffalo, Danielle Jones, high moral standards. Honest to Shantel Taylor, Bryson Vann Jackie Kelley. Bowen, Kyle Allen Tucker, and David Highfieldall of Latta a fault and able to shoulder great all of Wapanucka and Justin One great quality about Skyler Kayla Sowell, Michael Walden are the November students of the responsibility. She would be a James of Ravia are the October is that she is eager to learn new all of Comanche. and Kala month for the Pontotoc District. fine recipient of the award. students of the month for the concepts. It’s a great honor to Hensley of Plainview are the Ashli Worcester is a model Michael Alexander, Chey- Tishomingo District. have had Skyler as a former November students of the month student in the class. “She is a enee Crews, Tara MacCollister, Josh Lemmond is an outstand- student. for the Pickens District. cooperative and alert third grad- Mark Ernst, Kacey West all of ing student.“He “Brett Crosby is a student “Kelsey Lynn Tucker is a er who accepts Latta are the October students works hard and at Calera Public School. He wonderful student who works responsibility of the month for the Pontotoc is eager to learn,” is a good math student,” said diligently in everything she beautifully,” said District. said Kenni Lane. Stacy Cordell-Thompson. An all does,” said Christine Dunham. Kathy Brendle. “Michael Alexander should Josh is very out around student. She is also full of enthusiasm I can depend be the student of going and likes to Kristin Pate for learning. Her citizenship is on Ashli to set the month be- try new things. is always a plea- exceptional as well. She tries to a good example cause he is not Kalie Foster sure. “She is a help others and enjoys doing so. in citizenship as only a good stu- is an excellent student. “She good student and She definitely deserves “student well as scholar- dent, but he is works hard and an outstanding of the month.” ship. She is very deserving of the well behaved and is determined to FCCLA mem- “Mason Bowen is a sweet boy. “student of the month” award. a good citizen,” do her best in ber,” said Paula He exemplifies good character, “Daniel Wilburn is a bright said F. Cantwell. anything,” said Moore. You can shows respect to everyone,” said and intelligent young man. Daniel He is thoughtful and kind and Kenni Lane. Ka- always count on her to be helpful Leslie McGuire. Mason encour- is involved in sports and church gets along with his classmates. lie’s personality and to share a smile. ages those around him and is a activities,” said Michael works hard also and is is outgoing and Chad Phelps is an outstanding pleasure to have in class. I feel Tammy Collins. deserving of this honor. friendly. She is teenager. “He is a good student, a that these exceptional qualities If you need a sto- “ C h e y e n n e a good student to have. diligent worker who is not afraid will help Mason succeed in what- ry told, Daniel is Crews is a very Justin James has been at to ask questions and to work hard ever he does in the future. the young man to good, hard work- Ravia school for the past three to accomplish his goal,” said Kyle Allan Tucker should do it for you. He ing student,” said years. “He is a very polite student Dianne Henderson. He has integ- be selected as “Student of the is a very engag- Scarlett Barton. and is always eager to help out rity, manners, and principles. He month, because he is a terrific ing and out-go- She is respectful any way he can,” said Debbie is a role model to other students student,” said Bandy Sanders. to others, very Akins. in his words and his deeds. Chad Not only do his grades reflect See Students of the dependable and “Shantel Taylor is a very maintains his grades. the type of student he is, but his Month, page 34 34 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Students of the Month, continued from page 33 ing young man. has a very positive attitude and students of the month for the manager as well as a good lis- to work,” said Kenni Lane. Whitney Brown is a student puts forth her best effort each day Pickens District. tener, said Jana Yound. During Marcy turns her work in on time at Latta Jr. High. “She is a very at school. “Hailey Block is a responsible his free time, he reads library and is commendable. I am proud sweet and a very smart girl with Logan Hatter is a third grad- student and strives to do her best. books (he is becoming a very to have her in my class. talent,” Said Terry Painter. er at Wapanucka School. He She is kind to her classmates and good reader). He is also talented Michael Walker is a good Kyle Whitebuffalo is a stu- has attended Wapanucka since teachers,” said Joann Ball and in art, his drawings are detailed student. He always has a posi- dent at Latta Jr. Headstart. While there Logan Gail Curchman. We are very and seem to be advanced for a tive attitude. His High. Kyle is a has earned several awards, in- proud to have her in class, she is first grade student. Hunter is a special interest great kid with clude spelling, a real asset. very good student in all areas. is in the field of a great attitude penmanship, and Garrison McCauley is a good Kathlyn Babcock is a stu- science. Michael and is coopera- citizenship. He student who tries his best in all dent at Latta Jr. High. “She is always makes tive and tries his does excellent school subjects. “He is very a sweet girl and a good student straight A’s in best in class, said academic work. respectful to teachers and he is with a great atti- science. He also Terry Painter and Said Kenna well liked by his peers,” said tude,” said Terry shows animals Nancy Young. L a i n . L o g a n Sheila Gann. I appreciate the fact Painter. She is on in 4-H. D a n i e l l e plans to attend that he has a great willingness to the Governor’s “Brittany Buie is a friendly Jones is doing college someday. succeed in all areas of life. Honor Roll and young lady, who gets along with a very good job “Jalesa Harrison is a very well Megan Block is an excellent is active in many her classmates,” said Bill Vann. at Latta School behaved young lady who applies student. “With high expectations activities. She maintains a solid grade point during her se- herself in the classroom,” said for herself,” said Bandy Sand- Clint Lane is average and is an active partici- nior year. “She Bill Vann. She gets along well ers. She is a true leader in our a student at Latta pant in classroom activities. seems to always with others and school who models not only high Jr. High. Clint is a very nice Abe Blackburn is a straight be positive and pleasant with is will liked by academic achievement, but high young man with a bright fu- A student who is those around her,” said Stan Co- her classmates. behavioral standards as well. ture. Clint would well-liked by his chran. She works She is coopera- Whitney McCauley. “As her be a great pick classmates. He hard in the class- tive and attentive principal, I have had the oppor- for student of is attentive and room to take care in class. tunity to witness Whitney for the the month. He always behaves of her academic “Jareth Ray past four years. I have found her would represent in a respectful responsibili - is a very coop- to be an excellent student and a the Chickasaw manner. ties. This year erative and well- true leader in her class,” said Ste- Nation well. “Misty Floyd Danielle works behaved young man,” said Bill ven Dunham. She has received Lacy Daven- has been a stu- in my office as Vann. Along with being a serious numerous academic and athletic port is a student dent in my English class for the a student aide and she always student, he is at- awards and has demonstrated a at Wynnewood last two years. represents our school in a posi- tentive in class high level of character and hon- High School. “I would like to She is a hard tive manner when parents and and gets along esty. She would be an excellent begin by saying working student, visitors come to the school. We very well with recipient of the award. that I am very who tries her best are proud of Danielle and the ac- others. “Chris Branch is a very dedi- honored to be to do well in all complishments she is making. “ C a s a n d r a cated young man that excels at asked to write of her classes,” David Highfield is a very Robertson has everything he puts his mind to this recommen- said Rose Wool- well mannered young man who been a student and I would like to nominate dation for Lacy. ey. Misty is ac- makes a positive difference at in my English him for student of the month,” She is very smart tive in extra curricular activities Latta High School. He is respect- class the past two years. She is said Jacque Anderson. He is a and her grades and a main part of the basketball ful of those around him and he an excellent student and is very wonderful leader and role model have been a top team. She is friendly, quiet and does things “the right way,” said concerned about for out students. Chris will be priority for her,” well-behaved. Stan Cochran. One thing that I her grades,” said a valedictorian for his senior said Angie Dixon. While main- “Josh Boggs has been a stu- have observed in David is his Rose Wooley. class. taining a high GPA, Lacy has dent in my English class for the regard for the truth. I know that She is doing well Darin Powell is new to our been cheerleader for both bas- past three years. He loves to David will be honest with other academically. school this year, “I have seen that ketball and football, student read and learn people. It is because of these She is a kind he is a good friend to his peers council, track, science club new things,” character traits that David is friendly young and has good morals and a smile and the art club. She has many said Rose Wool- our school’s Chickasaw Nation lady who gets that catches your eye.” said Kris friends and makes her own deci- ey. Josh is very student of the month. along well with others and is Doughty. I believe he has a great sions and does not give into peer knowledgeable Brittney Treas, Logan Hat- always willing to help. start at being whom he will be in pressure. She is beautiful, smart, and is always ter, Jalesa Harrison, Jareth “Wilyon Lee Smith has been years to come. athletic, friendly, goal-oriented, a willing to help Ray, Casandra Robertson, a student in my English class Adreanna Underhill, Hunter Christian young woman. Lacy is someone out. He Wilyon Lee Smith all of Wapa- for the past three years. He Erwin, Kathlyn Babcock, Clint so deserving of this honor. is friendly and pleasant and easy nucka are the November student is a bright, hard working stu- Lane all of Latta. Lacey Dav- Macy Hilburn, Micheal to get along with always. of the month for the Tishomingo dent,” said Rose enport of Wynnewood are the Walker, Brittany Buie, Abe Congratualtions to all our District. Wooley. His best December students of the month Blackburn, Misty Floyd, and “Students of the Month!” Brittney Treas is an outstand- quality is his po- for the Pontotoc District. Josh Boggs all of Wapanucka Everyone at the Chickasaw ing fifth grade student. “She lite, kind gentle “Adreanna Underhill is a are the December students of Nation is very proud of you and maintains a straight A average in nature. He is al- hard working student and a kind the month for the Tishomingo we wish you much success in all of her subject areas and par- ways willing to and polite person,” said Lisa District. your academic careers. ticipates in extra- help and well- Roberts. She is self motivated “Macy Hil- curricular activi- liked by others. and intelligent. She shows great burn is a very ties, such as 4-H, Hailey Block, Garrison Mc- potential as an artist and is a hard worker and sports, and Little Cauley, Megan Block, Whitney worthy candidate for student of is very depend- Dribblers,” said McCauley, Chris Branch all the month. able. She comes Mrs.. Williams. of Comanche and Darin Powell Hunter Erwin is a very bright to school regu- Contributed by Tony Choate, Brittney always of Greenville are the December student. “He is an efficient time larly and is ready tribal media relations. April 2004 Chickasaw Times 35 Pieces from 1600s through Removal Collection of Chickasaw artifacts acquired by tribe By RICHARD GREEN the three owned probably about after it was hurled over the wall these accounts with the types of also have volunteered to be part 80 percent of the Chickasaw of the village’s protective fort, a artifacts in various locations. In of a proposed collaborative proj- Contributing Writer artifacts in the hands of Tupelo- Chickasaw had yanked out the 1980, they wrote and distributed ect (with the Chickasaw Nation area collectors. fuse before it could detonate.” a paper to numerous archaeolo- and city and county officials) The largest collection in the Most of the artifacts came Eventually all of the artifacts gists and libraries about the loca- to protect and preserve the sig- world of predominately 18th from 18th century Chickasaw vil- could be stored in the new tions of Chickasaw village sites nificant number of Chickasaw century Chickasaw artifacts lage sites, and were either found Chickasaw Cultural Center in across the 18th century. village sites that have not been was acquired by the Chickasaw within graves or in pits (called Sulphur. Although the burial When their paper failed to destroyed, but may be threatened Nation last month. The collec- middens) that were used for items will not be on display, attract serious attention from by future development. The col- tion had been in the possession trash. Upon death, many Chicka- replicas of selected artifacts archaeologists, the collectors lectors know generally and in of three Tupelo, Mississippi, saws from this time period are expected to be part of the stopped collecting actively and some cases specifically where area collectors. The collections, traditionally were buried under museum’s exhibit. Furthermore, basically went their separate the villages are located. delivered in various containers, their houses with their favored Gov. Anoatubby said it may be ways. But they continuously Gov. Anoatubby asked Lt. each encompasses approxi- objects that were selected to ac- possible for Chickasaw citizens refused offers to sell their col- Gov. Jefferson Keel to negotiate mately six feet by six feet by company them to the afterlife. to view the collection in private. lections in hopes that one day the agreement with the collec- four feet high. According to Gov. Anoatubby’s Scholars also may apply for ac- their material would be exhib- tors. Keel said, “Having these When the three individual policy, these burial items are cess to the collection, although ited in a Tupelo-based cultural objects in our possession will collections became available si- considered sacred and will not no invasive or destructive testing center that would emphasize allow us to teach our citizens multaneously, Chickasaw Gov- be on public display. on the funerary objects will be the historic Chickasaws. But our history in a more detailed ernor Bill Anoatubby said he felt Material from the trash pits is permitted. Persons with com- city and county officials never accounting about when we lived obligated to bring the thousands not considered sacred and may ments on these matters should adequately backed the idea. in our homelands. Our learning of artifacts back under tribal be displayed. While some mate- address them to Kirk Perry, Ironically, now that the Chick- from this acquisition is only control. rial normally thought of as grave administrator of heritage pres- asaws have obtained the col- beginning.” “By acquiring the collection, goods has been found in mid- ervation. lections, the move to develop ºGov. Anoatubby said the the material is now consoli- dens (such as trade beads), most The collectors found most of a Chickasaw cultural center artifacts will be identified and dated under our control,” Gov. items include large amounts of the artifacts during the 1960s in Tupelo seems to be gaining analyzed by experts and grouped Anoatubby said. “Otherwise, pottery fragments and pieces of and ‘70s, when the city of Tu- momentum. The mayor of Tu- according to where they were in all likelihood, the artifacts metal objects, such as broken pelo was expanding. Housing pelo, Larry Otis, has conferred found. “This should gener- eventually would have been sold hoes and axes, animal bones and and commercial developments with Gov. Anoatubby, who is ate scholarly articles and even to various collectors throughout various “killed” items, meaning and road construction destroyed interested in discussing how the more research possibilities. We the world. We intend to learn they were deliberately broken or many of the Chickasaw village Chickasaws could be helpful. can’t yet even imagine all the all we can from these materials destroyed. sites, the residue of which was The National Park Service also potentials.” about how our ancestors lived Most of the items have little usually only a foot or two be- has demonstrated its willing- and adapted to the changing financial value in and of them- low the surface. Cutting into ness to be part of a collaborative circumstances in tribal life.” selves, but Gov. Anoatubby said the earth, bulldozers and other project. The artifacts consist of the their value to the Chickasaw Na- heavy machinery, including farm Cook said he and the others durable materials of Chickasaw tion is priceless both in large and plows, exposed (and often fur- life from the late 1600s to the small ways. For example, there ther damaged) artifacts as well removal period in the late 1830s. is a French grenade recovered as human remains. Many artifacts were made by Chickasaw Nation WIC Program from the remnants of the Chicka- The collectors said that most Chickasaws from natural materi- saw village of Ogoula Tchetoka, of their artifacts were gathered Meets Nutrition Needs als, such as shell, clay and stone. which was attacked by French- in this manner or after soil ero- Chickasaw Nation Women, checks for the purchase of These include arrow points, gun led forces in March 1736. sion revealed some artifacts. Infants and Children (WIC) fresh fruits and vegetables at flints and deerhide scrapers, The man who found it be- From their research of his- clinics in Ada, Ardmore, local farmers’ markets pipes, pottery fragments and lieved it was a (Civil War) torical documents, they knew Tishomingo, Sulphur, Pauls WIC also promotes breast- costume decorations. cannonball, but Cook thought that Chickasaws almost always Valley, Purcell and Duncan feeding as the best method However, the majority of otherwise because it had a hole lived on ridge tops overlooking offer assistance meeting the for feeding infants and helps the artifacts were European in it for a fuse. Moreover, after streams or creek beds. So when a nutritional needs of growing people get immunizations made and were used or adapted the man told Cook where he’d development was going in on or children from the prenatal and health care. Certified both for functional and decora- found the iron ball, Cook knew across a ridge top in Lee County period up to age five. breastfeeding educators are tive purposes. Primarily, these it was Ogoula Tchetoka. From or southeastern Pontotoc Coun- The WIC Program offers available to assist mothers include glass objects such as accounts of the battle that he ty, they knew that artifacts would nutrition education along with who choose to breastfeed bottles, mirrors and a large had read Cook knew that French turn up. During the seventies, a supplemental food package and electric breastpumps are variety of thousands of glass grenadiers had participated. each man more or less became high in protein, calcium, iron available for use by WIC trade beads; ceramic fragments; “Some of the powder was still in a student of Chickasaw history; and vitamins A and C to help participants. silver decorative objects; and the grenade,” said Cook. “It had they studied documents and families improve their diet. To particiapte, women must metal tools, including musket not exploded perhaps because colonial records and matched Food packages include milk, be pregnant or breastfeeding and pistol parts and ammunition, cheese, fruit juice, eggs, ce- or have children up to five hoes, axes and assorted cooking Chickasaw Nation Election Commissioners real, carrots, tuna and peanut years of age, meet income ware. butter or dry beans/peas and guidelines and have a health The collections were obtained Chairman infant formula for infants if and nutrition check at a WIC from the three major collectors Thedo Underwood, Pickens District needed. office. in the Tupelo area, Steve Cook, Vice-Chair In the summer months, For information, call toll a civil engineer; Julian Riley, a Catherine Wood, Tishomingo District Chickasaw Nation WIC par- free 1-888-436-7255 or (580) retired certified public accoun- Stan Wells, Panola District ticipants are eligible for Farm- 436-7255. tant; and Buddy Palmer, who Pauline Brown, Pontotoc District ers’ Market Nutrition Program recently retired from the family grocery business. Riley said that Mark Riesen, At Large Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media relations. 36 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Letter to the Editor:

saw Nation by the last names and they all came back the same. driver for the Choctaw/Nicoma young girl, this is a huge burden of Carney, Underwood and The curvature of her spine is so Park schools and cannot take off to bear. We are trying to keep a Hamilton. We attend the Un- severe, 56 degrees, that only of work for 6 weeks to care for positive attitude around her but derwood-Hamilton Reunion surgery can help it. She is having her. Her father, Richard Shaw, as a mother, I am worried out of every year but this year may be spinal surgery on March 26th can only take off for a week. My my mind. We have set up an ac- different because my daughter at Baptist Hospital by Dr. Wil- husband, Tony, is a mail carrier count at First National Bank of is having major spine surgery liam Herndon. They will fuse for Del City and his boss is only Midwest City, Acct. 9-088-892 this month. My Grandmother together several of her vertebrae going to allow him to take off for for donations. We are hoping is Era Mae Carney of Ardmore, just below her neck and also in 2 weeks. We are a family of 6, that the people of Oklahoma OK., and my father is Charles her lower back. They are going Tony Clifton (stepfather), Jor- will help us with their prayers Tyson of Oklahoma City, OK. to stabilize it with rods and pins. dan Tyson (brother) age 16, Am- and thoughts. Any help would My name is Donna Clifton and She will be in ICU for about 3 ber Clifton (sister) age 13, and be greatly appreciated. Below I have a 12-year-old daughter days and then moved to a regular Anthony Clifton (brother) age is a picture of my daughter, Jes- named Jessica Magen Shaw. She room. She will have to be home 11. We have lived in Choctaw, sica. Thank you in advance for Jessica Shaw is 4’6” and weighs 80 lbs. She schooled for about 6 weeks. I OK. for about 7 years and attend your time and consideration in was diagnosed with scoliosis was not aware that if scoliosis Choctaw Road Baptist Church. this matter. Dear Editor, in the beginning of February of runs in your family that you Jessica is in the 6th grade and Sincerely, Donna Clifton I am a cousin to Dusk Mon- this year thru the screening at should have your child, espe- loves to play basketball and 405-391-7820 home etathchi and have several rela- her school. I took her to several cially if they are girls, checked has been a cheerleader for the 16700 SE 44th, Choctaw, OK. tives that work for the Chicka- doctors for multiple opinions every 6 months. I am a bus past 4 years for James Griffith 73020 Intermediate School. For a Letter to the Editor: The Owl Lives On the owl phenomenon. James singing, gag gifts, and favorite and hooted several times. What better form for a wise James M. Collins was born Jr. had observed an owl on a desserts. James Jr. and his wife Does James have an earthly and patient man, a hunter. The into a Colbert family that has fence post, watching him as he stayed over that night. After all presence among the birds he thought of it gives comfort and deep Chickasaw roots. Like drove home from a visit with had gone to bed, just before mid- cared for? Is he close by his peace. many Depression era kids in Mae. Mae recalled a book with night, as if to make note of the family, giving occasional re- Oklahoma, he learned bird hunt- an owl in the title. After some special day, an owl came calling, minders of his love for them? ing to contribute to the family searching, I Heard the Owl Call table. He went on to do many My Name, by Margaret Craven, things, all of them honorable. was discovered. Some copies He was a good husband, father, were located and shared around Chickasaw Nation grandfather, soldier, citizen, and the family. The story is about a friend. He kept the love of hunt- missionary to a tribe in Western Division of Housing ing and appreciation of nature Canada. In it, an owl foretold For You..... throughout his life. As years the death of the main character. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing offers you a full range of home loan passed, and hunting became Contact with the Historical So- products in addition to the Chuka Chukmasi Home Loan Program. difficult, he found enjoyment ciety in Tishomingo confirmed Did you know that on virtually every kind of loan the seller can pay part of your clos- by watching birds, identifying that Chickasaws share that ing cost? Has anyone taken the time to sit down with you and explain the process from them, giving them feed and belief, especially when the owl start to finish or exactly what your closing costs actually are? Would you like personal, water. When his heart began to is heard in daytime. The story one on one attention to every detail? fail him, the variety of winged continues. Did you know that the Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing is your ONLY source visitors to the birdbath outside The first Christmas following for the Chuka Chukmasi Home Loan? HOWEVER, if you are Native American, and the window held his attention. James’ death, the family gath- live in the Chickasaw Nation service area, we also have a loan product for you! As the end of James’ life drew ered at his son Jay’s house. Jay Chuka Chukmasi near, Mae, his wife of almost 60 lives directly across the street years, was always by his side. from his brother Jodie. After a For Chickasaws ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES! Down His dear sister Sallie came for bountiful supper, a walk through payment and closing cost assistance is available. Homebuyer education is required! weeks at a time to help. The two the neighborhood, to look at the HUD 184 “girls” had been pals since high Christmas lights, seemed like Available to any Tribe living in the Chickasaw Nation service area. This is a Native school, and had been roommates a good idea. Returning up the American loan and allows part of the closing costs to be financed into the loan. Bor- as young women. They kept street where the two sons live, rowers need 2-3% of the purchase price of their own funds. These may be gifted funds James company, and spent many the happy clan looked skyward, or even a grant from their own tribe. No second mortgages are allowed on this loan. hours sharing stories. A couple and there, on a power line that Homebuyer education is required! of days before the end came, spans the street, sat a very large MyCommunityMortgage when he was alone with Mae or owl, keeping watch over ev- This is community homebuyer loan. While there are income guidelines in certain Sallie, James asked each of them eryone. areas, there are no income guidelines in underserved, low and moderate income or mi- if they could hear something Since Mae’s birthday falls nority census tracts and central cities. Borrower investment can be as little as $500 and outside. After listening, each soon after Christmas, James of them said that they heard an always made an extra effort to community seconds are allowable as a source of funds for closing costs. Homebuyer owl. An owl was hooting in the make her day special. He did education is required. daytime, in urban San Antonio. this, even when he was away, VA Loans The rest of the family had never serving as a soldier in WWII, If you are a Native American Veteran and have never used your VA seen or heard an owl in the city Korea, and Vietnam. This past eligibility to purchase a home, you may do so through the Chicka- before. January, the family was together saw Nation Division of Housing. VA Loans offer the veteran 100% After James passed away, for Mae’s birthday. The party, as financing. the family became intrigued by usual, included good food, bad April 2004 Your Health 37 ‘Employee,’ ‘Team of the Year’ named at Health System “Employee Excellence of the Month” and Team Excellence of the Month.” One example of service “above and beyond” cited by Dale Babb, R.N., Deputy Direc- tor of Inpatient Services/Nurse Educator, involved two urgent cases that arrived near the end of a scheduled shift. Several members of the staff voluntarily chose to stay on the job so they could use both oper- ating rooms and get the surgery CNHS administrator Bill done in a timely manner. Lance presents Tomi Tice “This action reduced over- with the CNHS Employee time, patient delay for surgery, of the Year award during a and a lengthy day of work for March 10 staff meeting at the on call crew,” said Babb. Carl Albert Hospital. “This is only one example out of many. They receive many positive comments from their CNHS ‘Team of the Year’ Tomi Tice, surgical nurse at patients and from the physicians Carl Albert Indian Hospital, was they work with.” Carl Albert Operating Room staff honored as CNHS Team of the Year during a honored as Chickasaw Nation Jimmy Tignor, OR Unit Man- March 10 staff meeting at Carl Albert Hospital include, back row from left, Kelly Health Service 2003 “Employee ager, said “This entire depart- Bacon, Dr. Charles Whiting, Vicki Boissengin, Richard Handley, Dr. Richard of the Year” during a March 10 ment is made up of people who staff meeting at the hospital. McClain, Dr. James Williams, Mary Hampton and James Martin. Middle row, not only care for our patients, from left, Sandi Todd, Sheila Bennett, Dr. Joanne Chinnicci, Dr. John Harvey Ms. Tice is also part of the but they care for each other and Operating Room staff which this department as well. I am and Jmmy Tignor. Front row, from left, Brian Frazier, Brenda Feazle, Tomi Tice, was honored as CNHS “Team very proud to be a small part of Victoria Morgan, Johnna Grant and Janet Kovacs. Not pictured are Dr. Michael of the Year.” this wonderful team.” Black, Dr. Don Choe, Dr. Slade Howell, Gary Freeland, Jerry Gregory, Dr. David Employees of CNHS select Frow, Darla Wolf, Mary Imler, Tom Schultz, Katie Isaacs, Judy Shulanberger, the recipients of the awards from Contributed by Tony Choate, Dr. Paula Van Buskirk and Terry Sharp. those previously honored for tribal media relations. Fad diets don’t work; healthy eating gets results The Chickasaw Nation Nutri- There is one question that must will help to use more calories make informed food choices. Ardmore, and Purcell to receive tion Services Department cele- always be answered: can you eat each day. Parking further away Registered Dietitians are avail- nutrition information. Anyone brated National Nutrition Month this way for the rest of your life? from an entrance, marching in able and work with the Food is welcome to attend any of the during March. This year’s theme Any special “diet” usually has a place while watching TV instead Distribution, WIC, and Farmers’ nutrition classes, cooking classes was “Eat Smart, Stay Healthy,” beginning point and an ending of sitting on the couch, and walk- Market Programs which all pro- and demonstrations offered at a nutrition education campaign point. After the ending point, ing as much as possible are some vide nutrition education and nu- various times throughout each sponsored by the American Di- we usually resume our regular ways to move more. tritious foods to applicants who month. etetic Association (ADA). This way of eating and slowly any Regardless of the most attrac- meet certain income guidelines. For more information about message was designed to focus weight lost comes back with tive “diet” and how it is marketed The newest program, called Get any of the nutrition programs attention on the importance more besides. the only way to lose weight is to Fresh, began in March and and a schedule of events located of making informed The guidelines recom- “burn” more calories than we offers a variety of learning op- in your area call the following choices and devel- mended by the ADA and eat. By eating more moderate portunities and provides fresh numbers: oping sound eating most registered dietitians portions of all foods we eat, we fruits and vegetables to those Ada Nutrition Center 888-436- and physical activity are to be as active as will be reducing the number of who participate. 7255, Ardmore Nutrition Center habits. possible and to choose calories eaten. By moving more Everyone is invited to come 877-897-2195, Purcell Nutrition With so much atten- from a variety of foods each day we will be “burning” by the Chickasaw Nation Nu- Center 877-894-7817 tion being given to fad every day. One of the more of the calories eaten. trition Centers located in Ada, diets such as low-carb, most important aspects The only nutrients that supply low-fat, special food to maintaining a healthy calories to our bodies are protein, supplements, food bars, food weight is selecting portion sizes carbohydrates and fat. When Rabies clinic May 7 drinks, food “pills,” low-carb that are moderate and learning reading the nutrition facts on the ADA — Free rabies vaccina- tions. fast food, even low-carb ice to listen to our bodies which will labels of foods notice the number tions will be available 9 a.m. to Approximately 200 to 250 cream, and special carbohydrate actually tell us when we are no of calories supplies by the total 11 a.m. May 7 at the Chickasaw vaccinations will be available on names like net carbs, impact longer hungry and when it is time combination of all of these. Nation Office of Environmen- a first come, first served basis. carbs, and effective carbs con- to quit eating! The Nutrition Services Depart- tal Health, 1520 Country Club For information, call Lou sumers can become very con- Taking every opportunity to ment has many opportunities Road. Perry at (580) 436-7256. fused about what eating healthy move more each day will eventu- available to help individuals Owners must bring their CDIB Contributed by Tony Choate, really means. ally have a positive impact and develop sound eating habits and cards to qualify pets for vaccina- tribal media relations. 38 Chickasaw Times April 2004 Minutes, continued from page 2 by a citizen. She encouraged for the Chickasaw Nation after 033. Ms. Wanda Blackwood Green, Dean McManus, Judy Green, Dean McManus, Judy the Legislators not to table this acquisition, if such action is Scott seconded the motion. Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- resolution. She regained the advantageous. Members voting yes: wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, chair from the Secretary. A motion was made by Dr. Go- Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Mrs. Alexander stated she forth Parker to approve GR21- ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- 12 yes votes 12 yes votes agreed with Mr. Seawright, 031. Mrs. Green seconded the bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo The motion to approve The motion to approve however, the Chairperson also motion. Green, Dean McManus, Judy GR21-035 carried unani- GR21-037 carried unani- had good points about the board Members voting yes: Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- mously. mously. members having knowledge Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, General Resolution Number General Resolution Number of electricity. She would like ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- Steve Woods, Linda Briggs 21-036, Authorization for Ac- 21-038, Revocable Permit No. to see the boards expanded to bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo 12 yes votes quisition of Real Property in G09-1499 in Latimer County include citizens. She asked for Green, Dean McManus, Judy The motion to approve GR21- Murray County This resolution approves Re- the names of the members who Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- 033 carried unanimously. This resolution approves the vocable Permit No. G09-1499 are serving on the boards. wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, General Resolution Number Chickasaw Nation’s request to for seismic survey lines to cross Chairperson Briggs stated Steve Woods, Linda Briggs 21-034, Authorization for Ac- acquire real property, contain- property owned by the Chicka- she would ask again for this 12 yes votes ceptance of Real Property in ing approximately 1,359 acres, saw and Choctaw Nations in information. The motion to approve Bryan County more or less, in Davis, Murray Latimer County, Oklahoma, A vote was taken on the mo- GR21-031 carried unani- This resolution approves the County, Oklahoma. The Gov- containing 110 acres, more or tion to table. mously. acceptance of real property as a ernor is authorized to request less. This permit allows foot Members voting yes: General Resolution Number gift from Southern Aggregates the Bureau of Indian Affairs traffic only across said tract Beth Alexander, Wilson Sea- 21-032, Authorization for Ac- LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, to place the property U.S.A. in in order to perform vibration wright ceptance of Real Property in containing approximately 60.0 Trust for the Chickasaw Nation surveys upon adjacent land. 2 yes votes McClain County acres, more or less. The Gov- after acquisition, if such action The permit will cover a term of Members voting no: This resolution approves the ernor is authorized to request is advantageous. six months beginning at time Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, acceptance of real property as a the Bureau of Indian Affairs A motion was made by Dr. Go- of approval of this permit by Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, gift from MegaBingo, Inc., also to place the property U.S.A. in forth Parker to approve GR21- signatures, with a one time pay- Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, operating as Multimedia Games Trust for the Chickasaw Nation 036. Mrs. McManus seconded ment of $400.00, of which the Judy Goforth Parker, in McClain County, Oklahoma, after acquisition, if such action the motion. Chickasaw Nation shall receive Wanda Blackwood Scott, containing 44.546 acres, more is advantageous. Mrs. Alexander noted this $100.00. Steve Woods, Linda Briggs or less. The Governor is autho- A motion was made by Dr. Go- property was contiguous to A motion was made by Dr. Go- 10 no votes rized to request the Bureau of forth Parker to approve GR21- Drake Farms. forth Parker to approve GR21- The motion to table GR21-030 Indian Affairs to place the 034. Mr. Tim Colbert seconded Members voting yes: 038. Mr. Tim Colbert seconded failed. property U.S.A. in Trust for the motion. Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- the motion. A roll call was taken on the the Chickasaw Nation after Members voting yes: ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- Members voting yes: motion to approve GR21-030. acquisition, if such action is Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- Members voting yes: advantageous. ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- Green, Dean McManus, Judy ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, A motion was made by Dr. Go- bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, forth Parker to approve GR21- Green, Dean McManus, Judy wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Green, Dean McManus, Judy Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, 032. Mr. Tim Colbert seconded Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda the motion. wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, 12 yes votes wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Members voting yes: Steve Woods, Linda Briggs The motion to approve Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Linda Briggs Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- 12 yes votes GR21-036 carried unani- 12 yes votes 10 yes votes ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- The motion to approve mously. The motion to approve Members voting no: bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo GR21-034 carried unani- General Resolution Number GR21-038 carried unani- Beth Alexander, Wilson Sea- Green, Dean McManus, Judy mously. 21-037, Authorization for Ac- mously. wright Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- General Resolution Number quisition of Real Property in Dr. Goforth Parker thanked 2 no votes wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, 21-035, Authorization for Ac- Murray County Jessie Kemp and Cindy John- The motion to approve GR21- Steve Woods, Linda Briggs quisition of Real Property in This resolution approves the son for providing information 030 carried. 12 yes votes Marshall County Chickasaw Nation’s request to on these resolutions. She con- Mrs. McManus concluded her The motion to approve GR21- This resolution approves the acquire real property, containing cluded her report. report. 032 carried unanimously. Chickasaw Nation’s request to 1 acre, more or less, in Murray (E) EDUCATION COM- (D) LAND DEVELOP- General Resolution Number acquire real property, contain- County, Oklahoma, togeth- MITTEE REPORT by Chair- MENT COMMITTEE RE- 21-033, Authorization for Ac- ing 300 acres, more or less, in er with all the improvements man Wanda Blackwood Scott PORT by Chairman Judy Go- ceptance of Real Property in Kingston, Marshall County, thereon and the appurtenances No report. forth Parker Love County Oklahoma. The Governor is thereunto. The Governor is (F) H E A LT H C A R E General Resolution Number This resolution approves the authorized to request the Bu- authorized to request the Bu- COMMITTEE REPORT by 21-031, Authorization for Ac- acceptance of real property as a reau of Indian Affairs to place reau of Indian Affairs to place Chairman Mary Jo Green ceptance of Real Property in gift from MegaBingo, Inc., also the property U.S.A. in Trust the property U.S.A. in Trust Mrs. Green reported their Love County operating as Multimedia Games for the Chickasaw Nation after for the Chickasaw Nation after committee had an informative This resolution approves the in Love County, Oklahoma, con- acquisition, if such action is acquisition, if such action is meeting and concluded her acceptance of real property as a taining 20 acres, more or less. advantageous. advantageous. report. gift from MegaBingo, Inc., also The Governor is authorized to A motion was made by Dr. Go- A motion was made by Dr. Go- (G) HISTORICAL AND operating as Multimedia Games request the Bureau of Indian forth Parker to approve GR21- forth Parker to approve GR21- CULTURAL COMMITTEE for property in Love County, Affairs to place the property 035. Ms. Wanda Blackwood 037. Mr. Burris seconded the REPORT by Chairman Scott Oklahoma, containing 18 acres, U.S.A. in Trust for the Chicka- Scott seconded the motion. motion. Colbert more or less. The Governor is saw Nation after acquisition, if Members voting yes: Members voting yes: No report. authorized to request the Bu- such action is advantageous. Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- (H) HISTORICAL CAPI- reau of Indian Affairs to place A motion was made by Dr. Go- ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- TOL AD HOC COMMITTEE the property U.S.A. in Trust forth Parker to approve GR21- bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo REPORT by Chairman Wanda April 2004 Chickasaw Times 39 Minutes, continued from page 38 Blackwood Scott Steve Woods, Linda Briggs a new member of the security and committees. No report. 12 yes votes team, Paul Wilson. Mike Watson made comments (I) ELECTION RULES The motion to approve Comments from Citizens regarding the mailing addresses AND PROCEDURES AD PR21-009 carried unanimous- James A. Humes made com- pertaining to the Election Rules HOC COMMITTEE RE- ly. ments regarding citizens who and Regulations. PORT by Chairman Steve Mr. Tim Colbert concluded live outside the boundaries of AGENDA ITEM #8 Woods his report. the Nation receiving no ser- ADJOURNMENT Permanent Resolution Num- AGENDA ITEM #7 vices from the Nation. He also The Legislative Session ad- ber 21-014, Amendments to NEW BUSINESS (Comments commented on the resolution journed at 10:06 a.m. Title 2 and 8 of the Chickasaw from Citizens) that was submitted from the Respectfully submitted, Nation Code (Election Rules Chairperson Briggs recog- Oklahoma City Community Judy Goforth Parker, Secretary and Procedures) nized the family of Ms. Monette Council requesting the Legisla- Chickasaw Tribal Legislature This resolution amends Title Richardson and thanked them tive Session date be changed, Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, 2 and Title 8 of the Chickasaw for attending the session. and on expanding the search for Recording Secretary Chickasaw Nation Code pertaining to the Dr. Goforth Parker introduced Chickasaws to serve on boards Tribal Legislature Election Rules and Regulations. The Election Commission and Election Secretary/Tribal Reg- istrar participated in the drafting Resolutions, continued from page 5 of this Resolution. Chairman Human Resources tion, or his designee, to negotiate Ad Hoc Committee Blackwood Scott, Wilson Sea- A motion was made by Mr. Committee the acquisition and conclude a Yes votes: Beth Alexander, wright, Steve Woods, Linda Woods to approve PR21-014. Yes votes: Beth Alexander, contract to acquire real property, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Briggs Dr. Goforth Parker seconded Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, containing 15.65 acres, more or Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, the motion. Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, less, in Ada, Pontotoc County, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Members voting yes: Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Oklahoma, located at 1630 E. Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Beverly and described as a part ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- Blackwood Scott, Wilson Sea- of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo wright, Steve Woods, Linda of Section 27, Township 4 North, Green, Dean McManus, Judy Briggs Range 6 East of the Indian Base Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- General Resolution Number Meridian, together with all wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, 21-044 the improvements thereon and Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Gubernatorial Appointment the appurtenances thereunto. 12 yes votes to the Governing Board of The Governor is authorized to The motion to approve PR21- the Chickasaw Nation Health request the Bureau of Indian 014 carried unanimously. System Affairs to place the property Mr. Woods thanked the com- Lorinda Chancellor U.S.A. in Trust for the Chicka- mittee members and the Election Explanation: This resolu- saw Nation after acquisition, if Commission and Election tion approves Governor Bill such action is advantageous. Secretary for work and input Anoatubby’s appointment of Requested by: Bill Anoa- of this legislation. He concluded Ms. Lorinda Chancellor to the tubby, Governor The Chickasaw his report. Governing Board of the Chicka- Nation (J) COURT DEVELOP- saw Nation Health System. Ms. Presented by: Dr. Judy Go- MENT AD HOC COMMIT- Chancellor will fill an unexpired forth Parker, Chairperson Land TEE REPORT by Chairman term, beginning on October 1 Development Committee Tim Colbert of last year ending on October Yes votes: Beth Alexander, James “Sam” Clevenger Permanent Resolution Num- 1, 2006. She will represent the Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, 580-320-7260 ber 21-009, Amendments to Tishomingo District. Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Titles 5 and 6 of the Chickasaw Requested by: Bill Anoa- Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Nation Code (Rules and Pro- tubby, Governor The Chickasaw Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda cedures for the Courts of the Nation Blackwood Scott, Wilson Sea- Chickasaw Nation) Presented by: Dean McManus, wright, Steve Woods, Linda This resolution amends lan- Chairman Human Resources Briggs guage of Title 5 regarding the Committee Permanent Resolution Num- Law Offices of selection of Special Justices and Yes votes: Beth Alexander, ber 21-015 Special Judges. This resolution Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Amendments to Title 6, Chap- also amends a section number, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, ter 3 of the Chickasaw Nation a chapter title and definitions in Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Code Titles 5 and 6. Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda (Children’s Court Forms) A motion was made by Mr. Jess Gr een Blackwood Scott, Wilson Sea- Explanation: This resolution Tim Colbert made a motion to wright, Steve Woods, Linda amends the name of the Chicka- General Practice approve PR21-009. Mrs. Green Briggs saw Nation District Court on 2 Serious Litigation Civil & Criminal seconded the motion. General Resolution Number forms provided in 2 sections of Indian Law • Divorce Members voting yes: 21-045 Title 6, Chapter 3 of the Chicka- Child Custody • Injuries Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- Authorization for Acquisition saw Nation Code. ris, Scott Colbert, Tim Col- of Real Property in Pontotoc Requested by: Tim Colbert, 301 E. Main, Ada, Okla. bert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo County Chairperson Court Development Green, Dean McManus, Judy Explanation: This resolution Ad Hoc Committee 580-436-1946 Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Licensed before tribal, state and federal courts authorizes and approves the Presented by: Tim Colbert, including United Staes Supreme court wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Governor of the Chickasaw Na- Chairperson Court Development 40 Obituaries April 2004 Jack Vernon Craddock, Mari- tist Church for 35 years and a businesses. He had many hob- Arlena Suley Townson etta, Okla.,; sister, Cinderella Sunday School teacher until her bies that he enjoyed with his Dena Y. Anderson Craddock, Norman, Okla., 15 health no longer permitted her to grandchildren including hunt- grandchildren; 20 great-grand- participate. ing, camping, fishing, and four Memorial services for Dena children; one great-great-grand- She is survived by five chil- wheeling . Y. Anderson, of Verden, Okla., child. dren, Tia Juanna Kaye Hick- He is survived by his wife, were March 3, 2004 at First Services were Feb. 5, 2004 man of Panama, Okla., Leslie Mary Gray; three daughters, Baptist Church, Verden, with the at Gentry-Morrison Southside Dale Clark of Fittstown, Okla., Amie Leonetti and husband Rev. Johny Wray officiating. Funeral Home. Lewallyn cochran of Girard, Ill., Richard of Oklahoma City, Hol- She died Feb. 28, 2004 at Molette Cochran of Carlsbad, ly Whiting and husband Clay Chickasha, Okla. Malsie B. Cochran N.M., Martha Joreen Johnson of Choctaw, Okla., and Robyn She was born Dec. 31, 1931 of the home; two sisters, Leona Gray of Oklahoma City; one to Robert Gibson of Marlow, Farve of Ardmore, Okla., and brother, Ty Gray and wife Esther Okla., and Ada Y. Haggard Ward Lena Faye George of Garden of Oklahoma City; one sister, of Chickasha in Gladewater, City, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; Peggy Shreve of Stillwater, Texas. 20 great-grandchildren; four Okla.; and seven grandchildren, She was active in sports. She great-great-grandchildren; six Tommy Gray, Amanda, Daniel, the first woman to receive a stepchildren and numerous other Jessica, Rachel, Winston, and general contractor’s license in family members and friends. Elizabeth Whiting. the State of California. She was She was preceded in death He was preceded in death a little league coach, Cub Scout Mrs. Arlena Suley Townson leader and a retired executive of Lakeland, Fla., died of heart by her parents; husband, Zeke by his parents; two sisters, Ina Cochran; four sisters, Gladys Hayes and Helen Elliott; and secretary. She loved gardening, failure, Feb. 2, 2004 at Lakeland fishing, crafts and sewing. Regional Medical Center. She Compala, Ruby Smith, Mary two brothers, Reggy Gray and Lois Wall and Julie Blue; and Joe Gray. She was preceded in death by was 69. her first husband, William Eads She was born in Ardmore, one infant child, Jennie. Funeral services were March Pallbearers were Sammy 11, 2004 at Resthaven Funeral in 1973; three brothers; her Okla., on Feb. 7, 1934, she came parents; her adoptive parents, to Lakeland from Tallahassee Malsie B. Cochran, 86, of Hickman, Brett Clark, Trevor Home Chapel with interment clark, Jeremy cochran, Joshua following in Resthaven Memory Raymond Ward and Maudie in 1975. She was a homemaker. Talihina, Okla., died Feb. 14, Haggard Ward of Blythe, Calif. She was a Baptist. 2004 at her home. Cochran and Barry Johnson. Gardens under the direction of Honorary pallbearers were Clin- Resthaven Funeral Home. She is survived by her hus- Mrs. Townson was preceded She was born Feb. 2, 1918 in band, William Anderson; five in death by her husband, Troy Sulphur, Okla., to Abel B. and ton Bradley, Thomas Barnard and Jared Clark. brothers, Bobby Shahan of A. Townson. Jenny (Gilbert) Brown. Chickasha, Jack and Shirley She is survived by her sons, She married Zeke Cochran Services were Feb. 18, 2004 at the Greenhill Baptist Church Mildred Davis Ward of Verone, Mo., Roy Monty W. Townson, Tampa, in 1954. She moved to Talihina and Vera Ward of Chickasha, Fla., Marty L. Townson, Mul- in 1953 and was employed at with her son, Leslie D. Clark and her grandson, Seneca I. Johnson Mildred Davis, 94, Tishomin- William Gibson of Blanchard, berry, Fla.; daughters, Marcella the PHS Indian Hospital in the Okla., and Dante Gibson of A. Hockett, Cross, S.C., Myra food service department until officiating. Interment took place go, Okla., died March 4, 2004. at the New Talihina Cemetery She was born Feb. 14, 1910 at Marlow, Okla.; two sisters, Jane Cantrell, Marita K. Mead- retirement. She was an active Betty Fergeson of Chickasha ows, both of Lakeland; brother, member of the Green Hill Bap- under the direction of Talihina Brown, Okla.. Funeral Home. Services were conducted and Linda Wilmonth of Marlow; March 8, 2004 at Campbell- four children, C. Wayne Eads of In Memory of Mom Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Lakeside, Calif., Katrina “Kay” Tishomingo, with the Rev. Ken- and Benjamin Mayes, Sr., of Thank you Lord for my dear Mother. neth McCarthick officiating. Verden, Roger and Becky Eads She gave us her best, through & Winston Gray Interment took place in Tisho- of Paducha, Ky., and Candace through. mingo Cemetery. and Tom Apple of Wixon, Mich; She shared God’s love with us, She attended Bloomfield In- 13 grandchildren; and 10 great- so on this day on this day we would dian Academy, Ardmore, Okla., grandchildren. know what to do. and Oklahoma Presbyterian Col- lege (OPC), an Indian School in She gave us so many happy memo- Durant, Okla. ries. She married Osler Washin- Delores Landruff Es- As you so often do Lord. gon in 1927 and Jesse Davis in She forgave us when we were wrong, 1937. camilla Just as you do Lord. She was a homemaker and Delores Landruff Escamil- a member of Calvary Baptist la died Feb. 6, 2004 in Or- She held us when we were sad Church, Tishomingo. ange County, California after just as are now She was preceded in death a lengthy illness. She was born she fed us to make us strong by her parents, Mark and Lillie Oct. 14, 1943 in Ardmore, just like you Lord, for the strength to carry on Winston Gray, 72, died March (McCoy) Sharp; her husbands, Okla. 8, 2004 in Oklahoma City. He Osler Washington; Jesse Davis; She was preceded in death by This parting is a sweet sorrow. was born October 19, 1931 in and one sister, Ruby Kiersey. two sons, Shawn in 1968 and By your grace we will all face tomorrow. Eastman, Oklahoma to Cecil She is survived by her daugh- Russell in 1988. May we always share God’s love, and Josie (Bass) Gray. ter, Waukera Hanlin of Milburn, She is survived by her hus- his words in praise and song. He was united in marriage on Okla.; and her sister, Opal Gra- band, Manuel Escamilla; and July 29, 1961 in Oklahoma City ham of Dallas, Texas. two brothers, Robert and Byron May God our heavenly father, to Mary Leathers. Casket bearers were Bobby Landruff. pour out a blessing for each of you He served his country proudly McGlocklin, Ronnie Keeling, Interment Sharing this day with our family. in the United States Air Force. Jerry Keel, Larry Rowland, Lee took place John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only He owned and operated Gray Cargill and Tommy Keel. Hon- in Garden begotten son, that whosoever believith in him, Shall not parish, Cartage Co. for 45 years deliver- orary casket bearers were Keith o f P e a c e , but have everlasting life. ing welding supplies to various Parks, Troy Butler, Tommy But- Bakersfield,