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Official publication of the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw the of publication Official Official publication of the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw the of publication Official Chickasaw Times Chickasaw 2 Legislative Minutes August 2005 CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE followed the citizen participation requirements for the Youthbuild program prior to REGULAR SESSION submission of the application for the Youthbuild grant. The resolution states the David Stout Building Chickasaw Nation will commit up to $69,000 cash and up to $56,000 in-kind for Ada, Oklahoma leverage to support this project. The resolution states future project benefits will be June 17, 2005 directed to low- and moderate-income, at-risk youth as required annually. A motion was made by Ms. McManus to approve GR22-052. The motion was AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER seconded by Ms. Green. Chairperson Linda Briggs called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Members present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Melvin Burris, Scott Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean 13 yes votes McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve The motion to approve GR22-052 carried unanimously. Woods Ms. McManus concluded her report. Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At- LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Judy Goforth Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel Parker Guests present: James A. Humes, Traile G. Glory, Justin Presley, Toby Perkins, General Resolution Number 22-053, Utility Right-of-Way in Pontotoc County Mooniene Ogee, Tony Choate, Wilma Pauline (Stout) Watson, Mike Watson This resolution approves a Utility Right-of-Way easement to the City of Ada to AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION construct and maintain utility services across property owned by the Chickasaw Invocation was given by Ms. Green. Nation containing 0.177 acre, more or less. Compensation for this Right-of-Way AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - May 20, 2005 is waived in exchange for the establishment of utility services to tribal property A motion was made by Ms. Green to approve the May 20, 2005 minutes. The between Rosedale and Seabrook Road, Ada, Oklahoma. motion was seconded by Ms. Easterling. A motion was made by Dr. Goforth Parker to approve GR22-053. The motion Members voting yes: was seconded by Ms. Green. Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert,, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Mary Jo Green,, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker,Wanda Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs 13 yes votes 13 yes votes The motion to approve the minutes of May 20, 2005 carried unanimously. The motion to approve GR22-053 carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS General Resolution Number 22-054, Request to Place Land U.S.A. in Trust for There was no unfinished business. the Chickasaw Nation AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The Chickasaw Nation previously acquired a certain tract of land in Pontotoc LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Steve Woods County, Oklahoma. The Office of Field Solicitor requests a resolution specifically No report. describing said tract to be placed U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Scott Colbert A motion was made by Mr. Burris to approve GR22-054. The motion was sec- General Resolution Number 22-051, Approval of Development Budget Amend- onded by Mr. Tim Colbert. ment Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, This resolution approves the amendment to the Development Budget in the amount Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth of $1,360,456. This amount is in addition to the Indian Community Development Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Block Grant tribal match of $275,360 previously approved by General Resolution 13 yes votes 22-009. The total The motion to approve GR22-054 carried unanimously. request of tribal funds is $1,635,816. General Resolution Number 22-055, Agricultural Lease No. G03-2689 in Love A motion was made by Mr. Scott Colbert to approve GR22-051. The motion County was seconded by Dr. Judy Goforth Parker. This resolution approves Agricultural Lease No. G03-2689, for grazing purposes, Ms. Hartman inquired of the amount to be approved. Mr. Scott Colbert noted on property belonging to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nation. The lease contains an estimated budget for the activities was included with the resolution. It included 4.00 acres, more or less, and is in favor of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife $800,000 from the ICDBG grant, $275,360 for matching funds and $1,360,456 was Conservation. The proposed lease will be for a five (5) year term beginning August additional tribal funds requested. 1, 2004, and ending on July 31, 2009, with a per annum payment of $70.00, of which A motion was made by Ms. Hartman to amend GR22-051 by striking the last the Chickasaw Nation will receive $17.50. sentence of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Alexander. A motion was made by Dr. Goforth Parker to approve GR22-055. The motion Members voting yes: was seconded by Ms. Green. Beth Alexander, Tim Colbert, Donna Hartman, Wilson Seawright Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, 4 yes votes Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Members voting no: Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, 13 yes votes Linda Briggs The motion to approve GR22-055 carried unanimously. 9 no votes General Resolution Number 22-056, Authorization for Acquisition of Real The motion to amend GR22-051 failed. Property in Love County A roll call vote was taken on GR22-051 as presented. This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real property, Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, in Thackerville, Oklahoma, containing 164.45 acres and 58.69 acres, more or less, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth together with all improvements thereon, if any, in their present condition, ordinary Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs wear and tear excepted. The Governor is authorized to request the Bureau of Indian 13 yes votes Affairs to place the property U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation after acquisi- The motion to approve GR22-051 carried unanimously. tion, if such action is advantageous. Mr. Scott Colbert concluded his report. A motion was made by Mr. Burris to approve GR22-056. The motion was sec- HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Chairman Dean McManus onded by Mr. Woods. General Resolution Number 22-052, Assurances for the Youthbuild Grant Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Southern Plains Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Office of Native American Programs Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs This resolution approves the tribe’s application and funds from the U.S. Department 13 yes votes of Housing and Urban Development, Southern Plains Office of Native American The motion to approve GR22-056 carried unanimously. Programs, for a Youthbuild Grant. The application will seek approval to train at- risk youth for job readiness. The resolution assures that the Chickasaw Nation has See Minutes, page 26 August 2005 Chickasaw Times 3 Chickasaw elders the bedrock of our tribal culture By BILL ANOATUBBY retirement. source of wisdom, knowledge gether to experience interesting Governor We have opened 11 senior and ideas. Our Chickasaw elder places together. They conduct Chickasaw Nation sites throughout the Chicka- council comes together monthly Indian taco sales to help pay for saw Nation to serve our elders. to discuss current issues and trips and other expenses. They I have read that civilizations At each site, elders can enjoy reflect on how tribal goals were gather together to play music, are judged on how they treat fellowship and activities in a achieve in the past. The council sing, play games and laugh. Yes, their elders. An indicator of a comfortable and welcoming is a vital source of information; our elders are truly an amazing civilization on the decline is that atmosphere. Staying in touch a group of Chickasaw elders group. its elder population is not being with others and keeping busy whom we seek out for guidance And that’s the way it has been cared for properly. with exciting projects are es- on any number of challenges. throughout Chickasaw history. It is our Chickasaw tradi- sential to a rich and rewarding All these elements, and many The Chickasaw Nation has con- tion to pay special respect to retirement. more, come together to form sistently held its elders in high our tribal elders. These are the Most importantly, elders share Gov. Bill Anoatubby a mosaic of active, engaged regard, and the tribe has always people who have sacrificed for a daily meal at the senior sites. Chickasaw elders. However, I worked to contribute to our our younger generations and Good nutrition is so very impor- believe the most important as- elders’ fulfilling golden years. have been the tribe’s backbone tant for people of all ages, but it enjoy the benefits of health care pect of our elder programs and And that is the sign of a good through good times and bad. is particularly important as we programs specifically desig- services is not provided by the and caring civilization commit- Our elders represent our ties to grow older. We want to be sure nated for Chickasaws, including tribal government. The most im- ted to all its people. our tribal history, and they offer our elders are receiving at least life-enchancing prescription portant parts of the Chickasaw A special thanks to our Chick- us the wisdom that continues one good meal each day, and that drugs not included on the Health elder equation are the Chicka- asaw elders for being the bed- our culture from generation to they are receiving the nutrients System’s regular formulary. saw elders themselves. rock of our tribal culture. As generation. essential to their well-being. Chickasaw elders may also ac- Our elders help, support and the experience of our elders is At the Chickasaw Nation, Through our Chickasaw Na- cess specially-reserved funds for encourage each other. I know passed on to each of us, our we also respect our elders by tion Health System, our elders unique health care needs that fall because I see it happen almost tribe is enriched and our future providing the type of elder pro- benefit not only from the stan- outside normal programs. every day. Our elders are a group brightened. grams and services necessary dard of quality care we dispense We know from our tribal expe- of which we can be very proud. for a fulfilling and happy life in to all Indian people. They also rience that our elders are a great They board buses and travel to- Bedre’ expanding production capacity, customer base PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - previous facility in Ada, Bedre’ is even better now,” said Case. from several hundred per day to ing chocolate covered potato Since opening its Pauls Valley still had the potential to sell “With the new system, the ingre- thousands per hour. An increase chips, nut clusters, filled pieces, factory in July, 2003, Bedre’ much more product than they dient mix is precisely controlled, Case called “mind-boggling.” candy bars and more are avail- Chocolates, a Chickasaw En- could produce. giving us a superior, and more Increased capacity was fol- able. terprises facility, has tripled After some research, Case de- consistent, product.” lowed closely by increased Retailers choose the products annual sales and made changes cided to move from hand-made Custom-made equipment marketing efforts. Sales to estab- best suited to their own needs, in operations which will allow candies to a more automated manufactured in Europe proved lished customers, such as high- and many, such as Neiman- it to continue expansion far into system of production. to be the most efficient and ef- end retailer Neiman-Marcus, Marcus, prefer to market the the future, according to manager “Some people asked if going fective way to increase produc- have increased and relationships products under their own brand Jeff Case. to a more automated system tion and maintain quality. with a number of new customers names. While the current factory is would lower the quality of the Production capabilities for have been established. Love’s Country Stores will a great improvement over the product, but actually the quality some products have increased Braum’s and Love’s Country soon be carrying high-quality Stores are a couple of well- Bedre’-made chocolates under a known Oklahoma retailers now store brand at their coffee bars in Great Bedre’ chocolate - and lots of it! on the Bedre’ client list. In addi- a location separated from other Bedre’ Chocolates utilizes chocolate coins to bite-sized machine, we would have four tion, Bedre’ is currently negoti- candies. custom-made equipment from a filled pieces and candy bars. people standing at the end of ating with several national retail Case said a Love’s executive variety of European manufactur- Other tanks contain peanut the line (where the coins were and wholesale outlets. was excited at the prospect of ers to effectively and efficiently butter, caramel and other ingre- produced) wrapping each piece While Bedre’ is increasing offering Bedre’ quality choco- produce the highest quality dients for centers of candy bars by hand,” said Bedre’ manager the number of outlets, it is not lates, which he characterized as chocolates. and filled pieces. Jeff Case. “That was not very compromising the quality of its “bringing class to the masses.” Precise mixing of ingredients From there, conveyers trans- efficient, to say the least.” product. Contributed by Tony Choate, is done in large tanks which hold port the confections through Twist wrappers are used for A variety of products, includ- tribal media relations. hundreds of gallons of liquid cooling tunnels with precisely the bite-sized filled chocolates chocolate. controlled temperature, air flow branded as “meltaways” be- Chocolate in the tanks is and humidity. Candy emerging cause they literally melt in your heated to precise temperatures at from the tunnels is dry and ready mouth. an exacting rate to provide a per- to package. “People say our chocolate fectly “tempered” chocolate. Chocolate covered chips are melts in your mouth, and that’s Water-jacketed pipes deliver packaged by hand into custom- true,” said Case. “ Our chocolate the chocolate to enrobers at the made cans, while most other has a higher cocoa butter content precise temperature to provide products are machine wrapped. and we don’t use paraffin, so it the perfect consistency to coat A bunch-wrapper seals choco- actually melts at body tempera- chips, nuts, cookies and other late coins in foil which shows ture.” centers. the detail of design on the top Flow-wrappers are used to Similarly, precisely heated surface, “bunching” the foil to quickly and efficiently seal chocolate is delivered to molds, provide a tight seal underneath. candy bars in an attractive foil Bedre’ worker Karen Reeves places chips on the enrober which form everything from “Before we purchased this package. machine, which coats them with milk chocolate. 4 News from your Legislators August 2005 Legislative activity described to elder council

Hello Everyone! resolution to committee and Dean McManus is the Chair of Kirk Perry of the Cultural Yesterday I enjoyed the privi- then, if the resolution is deemed the Human Resources Commit- Department also gave a very lege of being one of the legisla- worthwhile by the committee tee and she told of all kinds of interesting talk about different tors invited as a special guest at to which it was assigned, all legislation handled by her com- facts of our history. Represent- our Chickasaw Elders Council the way to the agenda to be mittee. Examples were almost ing his department he gave gifts Meeting. (They “let” Scott Col- voted on by the entire body of all grant applications and all of framed artwork to the elders. bert, Wanda Scott, Dean McMa- the Legislature. Wanda spoke appointments to Tribal boards They were really pleased and nus and myself be their at their on all the opportunities offered made by the Governor. For my the art was really wonderful. He program!). The Elders Council through Education Department. part, I talked about the formation gave credit to the Multi-Media is an extraordinary group of She is Chair of the Education of the committees, the decisions Department for its preparation. people, interesting and talented. Committee and urged everyone on who will chair each commit- It was a great day! I hope that Such a treat to hear the stories to encourage people who wish to tee and who will be on it. Also, yours was, too, and that you they tell. continue their education, in any I probably “jumped in” on my have many more to come. Take Linda Briggs For our part, Wanda Scott field, to get their application into fellow legislators’ presentations care in this summer heat and Chairman spoke on our legislative process, the Education Department. Now as what they said reminded me enjoy the gifts each day brings. Chickasaw Tribal Legislature from when an idea becomes a is the time! of relevant information! God Bless You! Linda Briggs Strengthening our Chickasaw relationships important to us all day is to think about the relation- freshness that comes when one being an important message. mer and school year. ships in your life, and spend time makes contact with the past and I had promised an article on Chickasaw Legislator strengthening those people who realizes that it is a part of them. the Arts and Heritage division, Judy Goforth Parker reach out to you when you are in I look forward to hearing from and that will be forthcoming need. Please, consider me to be Joanna just like I look forward to next month. Have a great sum- one of those you can contact. I communication with you. Please love hearing from you. For ex- take advantage of e-mailing me ample, there is a young woman at [email protected]. named Joanna that I met this past If I do not answer back quickly, Chickasaw Language Classes year. Joanna has recently made please send another e-mail. Be contact with her Chickasaw heri- sure to put something about Register Now! tage, and she is so excited about Chickasaw in the subject title Classes will begin in late August, 2005. that discovery. Joanna brings a so that I will recognize yours as Ada, Purcell and Tishomingo Look for future announcements Colbert hosts open house at For more information or to register con- Dr. Judy Goforth Parker Tish clinic every first Wednesday tact Terri Haney, (580) 332-8478. Chickasaw Tribal Legislature Legislator Scott Colbert will have an open office for Greetings. You have found me Legislature business at the in the midst of the most unusual Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel Tishomingo Clinic between Governor Lt. Governor summer that I have ever experi- the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 enced. My husband was in an al- p.m. on the first Wednesday of most tragic automobile accident every month. Please make ap- Chickasaw Tribal Legislature in June. As I have helped him to pointments at (580) 622-3218. 2612 E. Arlington, Suite B navigate the health care system You may also call on the first on his slow and painful road to P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 Wednesday of every month at Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977 ; Fax: (580) 332-3949 a full recovery (to be realized in (580) 421-3425. e-mail: [email protected] 3 months), I have pondered the Feel free to contact Colbert if Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 D. Scott Colbert importance of relationships. The you have any questions. relationships we have with oth- Tom Bolitho Vicky Gold Jenna Williams ers is key to our survival. Editor Office Manager Compositor Being a health care provider Becky Chandler Tony Choate myself, it has amazed me at the Save the wild horses Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Specialist Yes, I encourage the Senate to reconsider current legislation and make difficulty it has at times been Kerri McDonald all efforts to preserve and protect our American wild horse herds. to communicate or get medical Media Relations Specialist Name concerns addressed. I encourage The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw registered voters, govern- you all to find an advocate if Address ment and educational offices and upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint City, State, Zip permission is granted with credit to The Chickasaw Times unless other copyrights you too are faced with medical are shown. needs, as many of you are with Phone Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ let- Please clip this box and mail to: ters reflect the opinions of the writer and not necessarily those of theChickasaw diabetes. Diabetes. I always Times, its staff or the tribal administration of the Chickasaw Nation. mention it because of the dev- Mrs. Wanda Scott All editorials and letters will become the property of the Chickasaw Times. astation it brings to many of my Route 1, Box 42 Editorials must be signed by the author and include the author’s address. Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month prior to publication. Chickasaw family. Elmore City, OK 73443 Submissions can be mailed, faxed, hand-delivered or e-mailed. My encouragement to you to- August 2005 News from your Legislators 5 Cultural Center buildings under construction The Human Resources Com- Scott Colbert and Chairperson Those of you who voted in If you have questions or com- mittee met on July 5 and ap- Linda Briggs. Legislator Wanda this year’s elections - thank ments, please email me through proved resolution GR22-057, Blackwood Scott and I contrib- you. Thanks especially to those dean.mcmanus@chickasaw. Gubernatorial Appointment of uted information regarding the of you who voted for me and net or contact me through the Billie Easterling to the Chicka- Human Resources Committee, thanks to those who voted for address or telephone numbers saw Election Commission; which I chair, and the Educa- someone else because you ex- listed elsewhere in this and GR22-058, Resolution in Sup- tion Committee which Wanda ercised your right to have a say every issue of the Chickasaw port of Native American Healthy chairs. in who your tribal leaders are. Times. Happiness is people Marriage Initiative Program; I also attended a meeting of We should all be thankful that like you! and GR22-059, Resolution in the Cultural Center Advisory we have such a right and should God Bless Support of Family Violence Board. I am so impressed with exercise that right whenever we Dean McManus Prevention and Services. The the plans for the Cultural Center. can. Pontotoc District Seat 4 resolutions were placed on the It will be more than I ever imag- session agenda and were subse- ined. I believe that we Chicka- quently passed by the Legisla- saw will find it to be a source of Dean McManus ture on July 15. great pride. Even though it will Chickasaw Tribal Legislature I attended a meeting of the El- not open for another 2 years, ders Council this month and was the buildings are already under Tribal education programs Dear Chickasaw Friends. treated to a presentation of the construction and the building Hello, how are you? I hope this Chickasaw legislative process. interiors and statuary are already available to all Chickasaws finds you well. The presentation was given by being planned. Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Pontotoc Technology Center. All these locations are in Ada. Chickasaw students earning honors For more information, please contact the tribal adult education JOM Junior High School Stu- Former Legislator and now office at (580) 421-7711. dents of the Year are Michael State Representative Lisa John- Karen A. Sussman, president Roberts and Madison McKen- son Billy attended the Inter- of the International Society for zie. Kudos are also due to the tribal Council along with her the Protection of Mustangs and JOM Elementary Students of Indian colleagues. They are Burros, will be speaking at our the Year from Ada; Allison Keel, forming a caucus of Native upcoming Phoenix meeting Brayden Wesley, Holly Holman, American Oklahoma Repre- of the National Federation of Kayla Wilson, Jade Waldrop, sentatives so that the Indian Women Legislators. Ms. Suss- Micah Hart, Austin Sollosso, voice will be heard in the state man lives in South Dakota and Julia Smola, Jayston Shaw, government. Thank you, Ms. manages several wild herds. She Camron Large, Tyler Rowe, Billy, for your hard work! Wanda Blackwood Scott has been a big help to the Sioux Nikki Weems, Cecil Stevens and Our Health System Ad- and their horses. Taylor Bohanon. ministrator, Bill Lance, gave Chickasaw Tribal Legislature We have over 9,000 wild I attended the meeting of the a PowerPoint presentation to Mary Jo Green We invest so much time, en- horses here in Oklahoma. In Intertribal Council of the Five the Health Care Committee Chickasaw Tribal Legislature ergy and resources in our edu- our state, as well as others, Civilized Tribes in Tulsa where that was chock full of informa- cation programs because they these important creatures are in Hello and greetings from Chickasaw students Michaela tive statistics about the health are fundamental to the success danger. We all must chip in if we Legislator Mary Jo Green, Seat Worcester and Chase Burris care we provide to Native of each individual Chickasaw are to make a difference. If you 5, Pontotoc District and Chair- received JOM Scholarships. Mi- Americans. There is too much citizen. have an interest in preserving man of the Health Care Com- chaela is the daughter of Kevin information for me to include Whether you are young or not the American wild horse herds, mittee! Even though school and Lynn Worcester, longtime in this article. However, I do so young, now is a great time to please complete the “Save The is out for the summer, it is employees of the Chickasaw want to tell you that the Ada take advantage of our education Wild Horses” box located on academic award season in the Nation, and she has received Service Unit user population is offerings. With the fall school page 4 and send it to me. Your Chickasaw Nation. We are several other scholarships as 30, 136, inpatient user popula- year soon to start, we are all help is much appreciated. so proud and thankful for all well. tion is 78,241 and the number thinking about moving ahead. I wanted to offer a big “thank our Chickasaw students and Also at the Intertribal Council of active patients is 110,665. I For citizens who have not, you” to our Chickasaw elder wish them much success in meeting, Jeanette Hanna, Area will report additional statistics as yet, attained a high school council. The council meets the future! Director of the BIA in Musk- next month. degree, our GED program is every month in Sulphur. These Kudos to many Chickasaw ogee, bragged about the Chicka- Please contact me through a great way to go. Earning elders are so full of knowledge scholars! Latisha Stick has saw Nation Health System being my email address mary.green@ your GED provides so many and so helpful to our tribal leg- earned a Gates Millennium the first Indian health system to chickasaw.net or through the more good options for working islature. Their wisdom, particu- Scholarship. Latisha is the employ electronic health records address and telephone number people. larly regarding cultural issues, daughter of Martin and Lo- for its patients. The system is listed elsewhere in this and A great benefit of the GED is invaluable. Our elders are our eta Stick. Loeta is a personal important to us because it will every issue of the Chickasaw program is the flexible hours. walking history, and their insight friend and an employee of the eventually allow the hospital Times and on the Chickasaw Currently, you may attend GED helps guide us as we make deci- Ada senior site. Dusty Newport and all clinics to share health Nation web site. My articles are classes Tuesday, Thursday and sions regarding our tribe. Thank and Randi Howard are the information on patients. Many also located on the web site. I Friday from 2-4 p.m. at the you, elder council. JOM High School Students thanks to the Health System look forward to speaking with Chickasaw Nation GED lab; You can contact me at my of- of the Year. Randi competed employees for their dedication you! Until next month, thank Monday and Thursday from fice, (580) 436-4594; my home in an academic competition in and hard work to implement the you. 8:30 a.m. to noon at East Central (580) 788-4730; or by email at Washington, D.C., this year. state-of-the-art system! University; and Monday and [email protected] 6 News from your Legislators August 2005 July 2005 Resolutions General Resolution Number Colbert, Tim Colbert Funding – Administration for General Resolution Number twenty (20) year term, at a total 22-047 General Resolution Number Native Americans 22-059 compensation rate of $9,500.00, Agricultural Lease No. G03- 22-057 Native American Healthy Approval of Application for of which the Chickasaw Nation 2690 in Marshall County Gubernatorial Appointment to Marriage Initiative Program Funding will receive $2,375.00. Explanation: This resolution the Chickasaw Nation Election Explanation: This resolu- Family Violence Prevention Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, approves Agricultural Lease Commission tion approves the Chickasaw and Services Governor No. G03-2690, for farming and Ms. Billie Easterling Nation’s application for funding Explanation: This resolu- Presented by: Judy Goforth grazing purposes, on property Explanation: This resolu- to the Administration for Native tion approves the Chickasaw Parker, Chairman Land Devel- belonging to the Chickasaw Na- tion approves Governor Bill Americans for the establishment Nation’s application for fund- opment Committee tion, described as: N/2 SE/4 of Anoatubby’s appointment of of the Healthy Marriages and ing to the Administration for Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Section 19, Township 5 South, Ms. Billie Easterling to fill the Families project, an initiative Children and Families for the Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Range 4 East, Marshall County, at-large seat on the Chickasaw to increase the well-being of continuation of the Family Vio- Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Oklahoma, containing 80 acres, Nation Election Commission, our youth through cultivating lence Prevention and Services Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- more or less, in favor of Kenneth becoming effecting on the date healthy marriages within the project. With the funds from man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- R. Muncrief, Route 1, Box 271, the governor signs this resolu- Native American community. the grant, we are able to assist forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Madill, Oklahoma 73446. The tion and ending on December The application requests fed- clients with relocating costs as- Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve proposed lease will be for a one 31, 2005. eral funding in the amount of sociated with leaving an abusive Woods, Linda Briggs (1) year term beginning January Requested by: Governor Bill $400,000 over the three-year situation. This can include, one General Resolution 22-061 1, 2005, and ending on Decem- Anoatubby project. The tribe’s required month’s rent and deposit and Authorization for Acceptance ber 31, 2005, with a per annum Presented by: D e a n 20% match will be provid- utility deposits for housing, of Real Property in Stephens payment of $350.00. McManus, Chairman Human ed through in-kind and tribal household items, bedding, beds, County Requested By: B i l l Resources Committee funds. dinettes, kitchen items, cloth- Explanation: This resolution Anoatubby, Governor As amended Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, ing, transportation tickets to authorizes the transfer of a tract Presented By: Judy Goforth Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Governor locate services or employment, of land from the Housing Au- Parker, Chairman Land Devel- Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Presented by:Dean McManus, and groceries. We also provide thority of the Chickasaw Nation opment Committee Tim Colbert, Mary Jo Green, Chairman Human Resources crisis counseling, safety plan- designated as surplus described Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Donna Hartman, Dean Mc- Committee ning and education regarding as a part of Sections 17 and 20, Melvin Burris, Holly Easter- Manus, Judy Goforth Parker, Yes votes: Beth Alexander, domestic violence, assistance Township 2 North, Range 7 ling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, with protective orders, and fa- West, Indian Meridian, Stephens Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy son Seawright, Steve Woods, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling cilitate a weekly support group, County, Oklahoma, contain- Goforth Parker, Wanda Black- Linda Briggs Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- “Spirit Circle”. We also make ing 0.51 acre, more or less. wood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Abstain: Holly Easterling man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- many referrals to tribal and non The Governor is authorized to Linda Briggs General Resolution Number forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood tribal agencies to assist with request the Bureau of Indian No votes: Steve Woods 22-058 Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve emergency shelter, legal needs, Affairs to place the property Not present for vote: Scott Approval of Application for Woods, Linda Briggs etc. This grant serves Native and USA in Trust for the Chickasaw Non-Native victims. Nation after acquisition, if such 2004-2005 Tribal Legislature Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, action is advantageous. Governor Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address Presented by:Dean McManus, Governor and phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact Chairman Human Resources Presented by: Judy Goforth the legislator in your area. Committee Parker, Chairperson Land De- Pontotoc District Seat # Seat # Yes votes: Beth Alexander, velopment Committee Seat # 1. Wilson Seawright 1. D. Scott Colbert Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Yes votes: Beth Alexander, 1. Holly Easterling P.O. Box 83 P.O. Box 773 Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, HCR 64 Box 241 Ardmore, OK 73401 Sulphur, OK 73086 Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Ada, OK 74820 (580) 223-3358 (580) 622-3960 man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- (580) 436-9882 forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- [email protected] 2. Donna Hartman 2. Tim Colbert Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood HC 66, Box 122 P.O. Box 773 Woods, Linda Briggs Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve 2. Judy Parker Overbrook, OK 73453 Sulphur, OK 73086 General Resolution Number Woods, Linda Briggs 20565 CR3560 (580) 226-4385 (580) 993-2818 22-060 General Resolution Number Ada, OK 74820 Right-of-Way Easement in 22-064 (580) 332-3840 3. Linda Briggs 3. Steven Woods Pushmataha County Right-of-Way Easement in 400 NW 4th Route 1, Box 430A 3. Melvin Burris Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 Explanation: This resolution McClain County 21050 CR 1620 (580) 276-3493 (580) 622-3523 approves a right-of way ease- Explanation: This resolu- Stonewall, OK 74871 ment to The GHK Companies, tion authorizes and approves (580) 265-4285 4. Wanda Blackwood Scott Panola District LLC, for the purpose of a gas a highway right-of-way for Route 1, Box 42 Seat # well location and road across a the construction of a roadway 4. Dean McManus Elmore City, OK 73433 1. Beth Alexander portion of property owned by on property belonging to the 5980 CR 3430 (580) 788-4730 Box 246 the Chickasaw and Choctaw Chickasaw Nation described Ada, OK 74820 [email protected] Achille, OK 74720 Nations described as: SW/4 as: a tract of land located in the (580) 759-3407 (580) 283-3409 S/2 SW/4 NW/4 of Section SW/4 of Section 2, Township 9 11, Township 2 North, Range North, Range 4 West of the In- 5. Mary Jo Green 19 East, Pushmataha County, dian Meridian, McClain County, 2000 E. 14th Place Ada, OK 74820 Tishomingo District Oklahoma, containing 3.67 Oklahoma, containing 0.10 acre, (580) 332-2394 acres, more or less, and the pro- Pickens District posed right-of-way will be for a See Resolutions, page 26 August 2005 Chickasaw Times 7 ‘A Child is Missing’ links Lighthorse Police, quick alerts When a child, elderly or dis- immediately by phone. That Bill Anoatubby. “We want to 1,366 calls went out. A bank the missing individual. abled person goes missing, type of immediacy can literally make sure everyone in the area receptionist on lunch break “This technology may point every minute matters. mean the difference between life knows that help is just a phone phoned to report she had seen a to prime search areas officers Now, thousands of phone calls and death.” call away.” man fitting the description sit- may not have been familiar with can be made within minutes of Once an LPD officer has veri- Because the LPD works in ting and reading a book in the otherwise,” said Chief O’Neal. the first report to enlist the help fied that an individual is miss- cooperation with other law en- bank lobby. “By identifying bodies of water, of area residents in finding a ing, the officer makes a report to forcement agencies, the system Within 15 minutes of the warehouses, wooded areas or missing person. ACIM, including a description is available to anyone in the calls going out, the man and his other likely hiding places or This innovative and poten- of the person and other relevant Chickasaw Nation’s 13- county daughter were reunited. places of shelter, the program tially lifesaving service is avail- information. area. Beyond enlisting the support can help officers concentrate on able in south central Oklahoma An individually recorded mes- “We are prepared to work of the public, the system also the most likely search areas first. thanks to a partnership between sage is made by the technician with any agency in the area to provides high technology as- That can save valuable time.” the Chickasaw Nation Light- describing the missing person activate this system,” said Chief sistance to officers to aid in the For information, call the horse Police Department and A and asking residents and em- O’Neal, who also indicated he search. Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Child Is Missing (ACIM). ployees of local businesses to would be eager to offer infor- Computer mapping and satel- at (580) 436-1166. “One of the most impressive search their property for the mation about the free service to lite imagery programs help iden- Contributed by Tony Choate, features of this program is how individual and call the police if other agencies. tify “hot spots” that may attract tribal media relations. fast it can provide results,” said they have any pertinent informa- More than100 missing persons LPD Chief Jason O’Neal. “Even tion to report. nationwide have been located if a person has been missing After that, it takes only 60 using the ACIM program. Tribal Utility Authority a very short time we won’t seconds to deliver the message One success story involves hesitate to initiate the process to up to 1,000 residents and busi- an 83-year-old man with de- expanding operations Created almost 19 years ago a number of other customers. because it is such an efficient nesses in the area. mentia who wandered off while by an act of the Chickasaw leg- Non-tribal customers include use of resources. “This program has incredible shopping with his daughter in islature, the Chickasaw Tribal Southwestern Bell, Morgan “Rather than sending officers potential to help find miss- Coweta, Okla. Utility Authority (CTUA) has Stanley Dean Witter, Flex-n- out to knock on doors, this sys- ing children and others,” said Shortly after the report of the expanded its operations to offer Gate Manufacturing, KFC in tem contacts people in the area Chickasaw Nation Governor missing man reached ACIM, services to more than 15 cities Kingston, the Bureau of Indian in the Chickasaw Nation. Affairs and more. Committee Reports Located at 2020 Lonnie Because CTUA purchases Abbott Boulevard in Ada, electricity and natural gas by Court Development Ad Hoc Scott, Linda Briggs Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, CTUA provides electrical, contract at a lower price than Committee H u m a n R e s o u r c e s Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, water, sewer, and natural gas standard customer rates, it can July 11, 2005 Committee Dean McManus, Judy Goforth service for tribal government resell the power at a discounted Present: Scott Colbert, Tim July 5, 2005 Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, facilities as well as non-tribal rate. This results in a cost sav- Colbert, Linda Briggs Present: Melvin Burris, Holly Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, customers. ing for the customer as well as Absent: Judy Goforth Parker Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Linda Briggs Tribal customers include a profit for CTUA. Education Committee Wilson Seawright government offices, senior July 5, 2005 Absent: Dean McManus, sites, many tribal businesses, Contributed by Tony Choate, Present: Wanda Blackwood Donna Hartman, Linda Briggs Carl Albert Indian Hospital and tribal media relations. Scott, Beth Alexander, Melvin L a n d D e v e l o p m e n t Burris, Mary Jo Green Committee Absent: Donna Hartman, July 5, 2005 Linda Briggs Present: Beth Alexander, LeForce & McCombs, P.C. Ethics Ad Hoc Committee Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, July 11, 2005 Mary Jo Green, Steve Woods Present: Scott Colbert, Holly Absent: Judy Goforth Parker, Easterling, Wanda Blackwood Linda Briggs ATTORNEYS AT LAW Scott, Linda Briggs Legislative Committee Carl LeForce • Jerry L. McCombs Absent: Judy Goforth Parker July 5, 2005 Finance Committee Present: Beth Alexander, Tim T. Ragland • *Jon Ed Brown* • Kevin T. Sain July 5, 2005 Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Present: Scott Colbert, Melvin Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Brad Wooten • J.P. Longacre Burris, Holly Easterling, Steve Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Woods Seawright, Steve Woods Absent: Dean McManus, Judy Absent: Tim Colbert, Donna INJURIES/INSURANCE DISPUTES Goforth Parker, Linda Briggs Hartman, Dean McManus, Judy July 11, 2005 Goforth Parker, Linda Briggs Present: Scott Colbert, Melvin July 11, 2005 A local law firm with local lawyers with a sttewide practice in represent- Burris, Holly Easterling, Dean Present: Beth Alexander, ing victims injured by CAR WRECKS, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE OR McManus, Steve Woods, Linda Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Tim INSURANCE COMMPANIES. Briggs Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Absent: Judy Goforth Parker Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean Health Committee McManus, Wanda Blackwood July 6, 2005 Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Free Consultation • No Fee Unless Recovery Present: Mary Jo Green, Beth Woods, Linda Briggs Alexander, Holly Easterling, Absent: Judy Goforth Parker 1-800-432-5234 Dean McManus, Wilson July 15, 2005 Seawright Present: Beth Alexander, • Member of the Chickasaw Nation Absent: Wanda Blackwood Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, 8 Chickasaw Times August 2005 Seniors, councils, community dinner help make contacts

additional services in the future. arship Award Ceremony at Of course, it was our privilege Pontotoc Technology Center. to provide everyone with the We are so proud to have been judicial seal made at Bedre able to establish a law / legal Chocolate in Pauls Valley. We studies scholarship this year. passed out pens, Peacemaking The Chickasaw Nation Judicial brochures and judicial depart- Branch Law Scholarship will ment brochures to everyone be presented for the first time. with contact information for Students, young and old, who the courts. We appreciate their would like to pursue an educa- hospitality and are proud to at- tion in legal studies or law can Cheri Bellefeuille-Eldred tend their meetings whenever apply for next year’s scholarship Supreme Court Chief Justice our schedules allow. The proud by contacting the Chickasaw winner of the Chickasaw afghan Nation Foundation.’ was Ben Nail. July 6, 2005, we visited our July 26, 2005, is the Schol- Duncan Senior citizens and had a great time meeting all of the From left, Judge Aaron Duck, Justice Barbara A. wonderful citizens out on our Smith, afghan winner Britney Lee and Chief Justice western boundaries. We gave a Cheri Bellefeuille Eldred. brief update of services avail- able at the District Court and our plans for additional services in DistrictThe staff at the District Court Court to more effectivelynews address our the future. Of course, it was our continues to be available to you caseload. privilege to provide everyone during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to In June, 2005, 24 new cases with the judicial seal made at 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 were filed in the District Court Bedre Chocolate in Pauls Valley. p.m. The Court Clerk, Wayne and the Court Advocates as- We passed out pens, Peacemak- Joplin, and Deputy Court Clerk, sisted 80 individuals with their ing brochures and judicial de- Tamara Dresser will schedule legal concerns. partment brochures to everyone you an appointment with a court The Peacemaking Court has with contact information for the advocate if necessary. Cur- seven peacemakers available to courts. Lloyd Bradley was the rently, District Judge Duck holds assist in dispute resolutions. If lucky winner of the afghan in the court on Tuesday; however, due you would like additional in- drawing. Congratulations again, to an ever increasing caseload formation on the traditional Mr. Bradley! we will be taking application methods embraced by the Peace- July 16, 2005, my son, Noah, for a Special Judge. We expect making Court, contact Jason and I stopped to visit briefly the Special Judge will allow the Burwell, Supreme Court Clerk with our Oklahoma City Metro court to assist the District Judge at (580) 235-0281 and he will Community Council. Their an- with an additional docket day be happy to answer your ques- nual picnic was held that day tions. and it was great to see so many familiar faces. I am very proud of the citizens of the OKC Metro Community Council and their council. They have an amazing Afghan winner Lloyd Bradley with Chief Justice group of interesting and talented Cheri Bellefeuille-Eldred. Mr. Bradley is a member individuals. July 19, 2005, we had an of Duncan Community Council. opportunity to participate in the Community Dinner with Governor Anoatubby at the Agri-Plex in Ada. Staff mem- bers of the Supreme Court, the District Court and I had a great time visiting with everyone and handing out information on all three courts, Supreme Court, District Court and Peacemaking Court. Governor Anoatubby Chickasaw Annual Meeting drew the winner of the afghan, Britney Lee. July 21, 2005, we spent a and Festival delightful evening with the Ada Community Council. We are always given a warm and sup- September 24 portive welcome from all of the members. We gave a powerpoint Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Eldred and afghan - presenation to update them on winner Ben Nail, member of the Ada Community our services available at the Council. October 2 District Court and our plans for August 2005 Chickasaw Times 9 Chickasaw summer interns gaining tribal experience While other students across of the students spent time in Mexico and then join the Light- the state are spending their sum- Washington, D.C., while others horse Police Department.” mer at the lake or on the couch, were in a variety of departments Jennifer Barnes, who is in her 14 of the best and brightest across the tribe in Ada and final year of law school at the Chickasaw young adults are Tulsa, Oklahoma. University of Houston, is intern- using their time to learn more Ashley Hart, a first-year in- ing for a second summer. about the great Chickasaw Na- tern and senior at East Central “It is such a valuable experi- tion through its summer intern- University in Ada, is pursuing a ence,” Ms. Barnes said. “You ship program. degree in Criminal Justice. Her meet so many people it is a great The internships are designed internship with the Lighthorse networking opportunity. I have to help train the students to Police Department has provided mentors all over and anytime address challenges that arise her “a lot of experience,” she I need someone to answer a while working to advance the said. She has been able to do question, I can call any one of Chickasaw Nation and allow research with the Probation Of- them.” them to work first-hand with fice as well as work in dispatch Barnes split her time this sum- tribal and governmental leader- and take part in “ride alongs” mer between the Legislative & ship. The tribe selects and funds with the officers. Congressional Affairs Office in participants in the hope they will “I have learned about tribal Washington D.C. and the Legal gain the experience and knowl- guidelines and the differences Department at the Chickasaw Ashley Hart gained experience during her summer edge needed to become effective between the LPD and the city Nation Headquarters in Ada. intership with the Lighthorse Police Department. leaders in their desired fields. police,” Ms. Hart said. “After Her work this summer has fo- Each student was assigned to I graduate, my goal is to attend See Summer interns, a department according to his the (Federal Law Enforcement page 16 degree or career choice. Five Training Center) in Artesia, New Increase in total net assets tops $85 million FINANCIAL REPORT governor’s and lt. governor’s of- Revenue net of gaming prizes Of this amount, $8.1 million is As of June 30, 2005, tribe The tribal government cap- fices. Expenditure for education total $331.9 million. Net in- in the BIA Trust funds. operations had assets totaling tion includes the tribe’s gen- includes education scholarship come before the transfers to the The businesses had $62.6 mil- $381 million with $42 mil- eral fund and the tribe’s BIA as well as the tribe’s division of Tribal Government was $100.2 lion in cash and investments of lion in payables resulting in trust funds. The Chickasaw education. Health expenditures million for the year-to-date. which $30 million is reserved net assets of $339.2 million Businesses include all of the include senior citizens sites, Statement of Net Assets for accounts payable and $26 compared to $253.6 million businesses and operations of eye glasses, hearing aids, pre- At June 30, 2005, the tribal million is reserved for reinvest- at the beginning of the year or the Chickasaw Enterprises. scription drugs, wellness cen- government funds had $43.8 ment in present and new busi- an increase of $85.6 million Not included in the financial ter, community health clinics, million in cash and investments. nesses. for the period then ended. statements are federally or catastrophic medical assistance state funded programs and/or and other similar programs not grants and the financial state- covered by federal programs or ments of Bank 2 and Chicka- grants. saw Industries, Inc. The businesses’ expenditures The growing needs of the are classified as to expenses as- businesses are taken into ac- sociated with gaming operation count when determining the of the tribe and the other busi- transfers from the businesses nesses of the tribe. to the general fund. It is vital Depreciation has not been to the long range mission of computed on the Fixed Assets the Chickasaw Nation that the of the governmental funds for businesses continue to grow the current year. This will be and diversify. computed after year end in con- Revenues of the tribal op- nection with the audit.. eration, other than the transfer Executive Summary of the from businesses, include sales Financial Statements of the taxes from the businesses, mo- period ending tor fuel settlement funds and June 30, 2005 investment income. Chicka- Tribal Government saw Businesses revenues in- Revenues and transfers from clude gaming revenues net the businesses of prizes, sales revenue at for operations convenience, travel plazas totaled $14.3 million for the and tobacco stores, rent and month and $62.3 million year- investment income. to-date. Expenditures for the Tribal expenditures are clas- month were $2.1 million and sified by function. General $19 million year-to-date. Year- government includes the elec- to-date, a total of $31 million of tion commission, maintenance the transfer from businesses has and operations of tribal prop- been for fixed assets. erty, Chickasaw Times and Chickasaw Businesses 10 News of our People August 2005

Mikayla and Heath (Bub) Hook of Pontotoc, Okla., recently celebrated their birthdays with a party at their Pa Births Pa and Ma Ma’s house. Heath turned 4 July 17, 2005 and Riley was born 6:37 p.m., Mikayla turned 9 July 22, 2005. Feb. 21, 2005 at Valley View Several friends and family members were in Regional Hospital, Ada. He attendance. weighed 4 lbs., 15 ozs., and This fall, Mikayla will be in the third grade at Washington measured 17 inches. Elementary, Ada, Okla., and Heath will begin Pre-K at He is the grandson of Tillie Glenwood Earlychildhood Center in Ada. Benson, Dennis G. Williams, Mikayla has been a very busy girl this past school year. and Lilli and Henry Youngblood, She has twice been selected student of the week at her all of Ada. school. She is a member of the Yellow Jackets soccer team from Tishomingo, Okla., who went undefeated in their spring league and look for another perfect season Gov. James nails this fall. She was a member of the Knicks basketball team another ‘ace’ this past winter. Mikayla and Heath keep their parents and grandparents Riley Cole Youngblood very busy, but we love to watch you in everything you do. Brooke Williams and Rusty We’re all very proud of you. Youngblood, Ada, Okla., Mikayla and Heath are the children of Michael and announce the birth of a son, Deborah Hook. They are the grandchildren of Lonnie Riley Cole Youngblood. and Ruth Shelley of Tishomingo and Betty Martin of Mikayla and Heath Hook Pontotoc. Lindsey Keel celebrated her Williams graduates Denver University second birthday on July 7 with a Dora the Explorer tion in Seattle, Washington, theme. as an elementary bi-lingual She is the daugh- teacher. ter of Jeff and Fal- Miss Williams received a isha Keel. four year Martin Luther King She is the grand- Jr. scholarship from the Uni- daughter of Jef- versity for her academic excel- ferson and Carol lence, and her minority status Keel and Larry and as a Native American in the Mary Colbert. Chickasaw Tribe. In addition, she received scholarships and Overton James clothing grants through the Former Chickasaw Nation Shawnda Williams Chickasaw Nation. Gov. Overton James has an- Miss Williams and her par- other hole-in-one to add to his Khatain, Travis Shawnda Nicole Williams a ents, Michael and Tamera bragging rights. Chickasaw from Bailey, Colo- Williams, would like to thank The 80-year old golfer exchange vows rado, graduated with a 3.99 the Chickasaw Nation Depart- carded his sixth ace, June 29, is the grandson of Bill and grade point average from Den- ment of Education Services for 2005 at Ada’s Oak Hills Golf Mary Trent and Wayne Travis ver University June 4, 2005. their support and help over the and Country Club. On the and Gary and Lahoma Massey Miss Williams, earned de- past four years. It is a great 136 yd. #5 hole, “Gov” used Robinson and Bill Hatcher. He grees in Spanish and sociology program, within the tribe, to an 8 iron. is the great-grandson of original with a minor in education. She improve our children’s educa- Witnessing the event were enrollees Benjamin W. Massey also received her teaching cer- tion and gives them greater playing partners Bob Abbott and Bettie Mae Young Massey. tificate and has secured a posi- opportunities for the future. and Ken Rhoads. From his grandfather Ben’s family, Mr. Travis is a direct descendent of Homahota ‘Spirit Players’ and Thomas Love along Maupin graduates from UCO with Benjamin Boyd, Indian Alanna Khatain and Co- Territory Chickasaw Judge. Steven Neal Maupin, lin Travis From his grandmother Bettie’s a Chickasaw, graduated Ed and Rebecca Travis, of family, he is a direct descendent the University of Central Friendswood, Texas, are pleased o f C h i c k a s a w G o v e r n o r Oklahoma May 7, 2005. He to announce the marriage of Daugherty Winchester Colbert received a bachelor’s degree their son, Colin Robinson and Annica Kemp. in journalism and a minor in Travis, an enrolled member The couple exchanged graphic design. of the Chickasaw Nation, to vows July 3, 2005, in Allen, Mr. Maupin is currently Alanna Eileen Khatain. The Texas. The bride’s sister, Larissa working for the Oklahoman, bride is the daughter of Marla Khatain, served as Maid of as a news research clerk. Dennis Williams Boswell, Frisco, Texas, and Ken Honor and the groom’s brother, Dennis Williams earned Hon- Khatain, M.D., Boise, Idaho. Edward Travis, Jr., served orable Mention with his acrylic M i s s K h a t a i n i s t h e as Best Man. Mr. and Mrs. painting, “Spirit Players” at the granddaughter of LaVerne and Travis are now at home in annual Five Civilized Tribes’ Edward Khatain and Ardell Houston, Texas. Steven Maupin Museum at Muskogee. The and Dan Morgan. Mr. Travis show was held June 5, 2005. August 2005 News of our People 11

Boston named top weightlifter Little Chickasaw ballplayer finishes great season Robby D. Boston was named Jackson Thomas Green- day at home in Blanchard, Okla., “Lifter of the Week” at the Glen- wood, Chickasaw, played July 7, 2005 with his aunts and pool (OK) High School Strength baseball with the Blanchard uncles. He will be attending first and Speed Camp, July 8, 2005. Lil’ Lions. His team won the grade at Blanchard Elementary Robby is a 6’, 260 lb., line- Canadian Valley Conference School this fall. backer and pulling guard and Tournament in the five- and Jackson is the son of Lynn will be a sophomore at Glenpool six-year-old second-year di- Gray and Dewayne Green- High School. vision. wood and the brother of Olivia His freshman year he had Jackson wore uniform num- Greenwood and Kyle Gray, all four touchdowns as fullback ber 16 and played shortstop, of Blanchard. and led the team in tackles as a center field, and catcher to help He is the grandson of Geral- linebacker. The team ended the the Lil’ Lions to a 23-1 win- dine Greenwood, Latta, Okla., season with a 7-1 record and ning season. He played most of the late Virgil Greenwood, earned conference champions. the season in center field and Patricia Mills, Socorro, N.M., Robby Boston Robby is the son of Lou Bos- was the youngest member on and Waylon Simpson, Denver, ton, Glenpool, and the late Don and David Adair. Robby is the Coach Tom Matson’s team. Colo. Boston. proud uncle of Nukne-Isknosi He celebrated his sixth birth- He is the grandson of Geral- Greenwood, and DJ, Littlefox Jackson Greenwood dine Greenwood and the late and Lexie Adair. Virgil Greenwood. He has a Chickasaw does brother, Chiefy Greenwood, a sister and brother-in-law, Mariah Zellner named outstanding stu- missionary work Chickasaw student Chris in South Caroli- Zellner recently received the Alora Esraela Orr Outstanding Student award Alora Esraela Orr is the from Mid-America Technology daughter of Quanah and April Center for Drafting and Orr. She is the granddaughter Design. Chris also received of Howell and Deborah Orr his certificate for completing and the great-granddaughter of the technical program. Chris the late Annie Burns Orr. is currently working for Alora is beautiful, smart Chickasaw Industries as a and fun! She loves to read, drafter. play with other children, swim His mother, Julia Walker, and looks forward to going to and family are very proud of school. She is three years old his accomplishments. and the love of our lives. She loves going to the library. Chris Zellner Beth Greenwood Beth Greenwood, a Chicka- Chickasaw stickball players at the 8th Annual Chi Ka Sha Reunion saw student from Vinemont, Ala., has been spending her summer completing missionary work in South Carolina. Ms. Greenwood has been conducting a sports camp in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club in Beauford, S.C. She is a member of Taylor Road Baptist Church, Mont- gomery, Ala., and was one of 61 students selected statewide to be a summer missionary. Ms. Greenwood also recently cut off her nearly waist-length hair and donated it to “Locks of Love,” an organization that makes wigs for children who are cancer victims. Ms. Greenwood is the daugh- ter of Tony and Lucille Green- Front row from left, Lanny North, Darrell Gipson, Eric Wood, Randy Shackleford, Casey Tsosie, Matt wood, of Vinemont, and the Morgan, Jack LaFountain, Donald Jackson and Wayne Walker. Back row from left, Kevin Postoak, Josh granddaughter of Sim and June Henson, Ben Jackson, TR Kanuch, Marcus Tartsah, Robby Boston, Ronnie Hicks, Wesley Jackson, Ron Greenwood, Ada, Okla., and McIntosh, Jason Burwell and Tim Harjo. Photo contributed by Georgie Frazier, tribal media relations. June Pruitt, Wewoka, Okla. 12 News of our People August 2005 Worcester, Burris awarded JOM scholarships Leta Burwell Michaela Worcester, daughter and Staci Wilcher of Marlow, named Human of Kevin and Lynn Worcester Okla., was awarded the Inter- Resources of Ada, Okla., was awarded Tribal Council of the Five Civi- the Inter-Tribal Council of the lized Tribes-Johnson O’Malley director Five Civilized Tribes-Johnson Scholarship at the July 8 meet- O’Malley Scholarship at the ing of the council. July 8 meeting of the council. Mr. Burris graduated from Miss Worcester graduated Bray-Doyle High School with from Latta High School with a a grade point average of 3.98. grade point average of 4.09. Involved in numerous activities She has been involved in with his school and community, numerous activities with her he was a member of the National school, community and tribe. Honor Society and Oklahoma She has been a member of the Honor Society for two years, National Honor Society, DECA, Who’s Who Among American Family, Career & Community High School Students, FFA, Leaders of America, Student and Fellowship of Christian Leta Burwell Council, Rotary Interact, FCA Athletes. Leta Burwell was recent- and the Tribal Youth Coun- Mr. Burris’ plans are to attend ly named Director of the cil. She has also held various the University of Central Okla- Chickasaw Nation Human leadership positions in these homa in the fall and major in Bi- Resources Department. Mrs. organizations. ology. Afterwards, he hopes to Chickasaw students Michaela Worcester and Chase Burris flank Gov. Bill Anoatubby following the award of the Inter- Burwell will oversee all as- Ms. Worcester’s plans are to be accepted as a dental student at pects of human resources Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Johnson O’Malley attend Oklahoma Baptist Uni- the University of Oklahoma and including recruiting, inter- Scholarships. The scholarships were awarded during the versity in the fall where she will specialize in orthodontics. viewing, and screening for July 8 meeting of the council. pursue a degree in Nursing with Contributed by Tony Choate, employment, and procedures Applied Ministry. tribal media relations. and orientation of all new Chase Burris, son of Terry employees. Students attend JOM Youth Leadership Conference Before joining Human Resources, Mrs. Burwell tour of the Cherokee Village and served in several departments Trail of Tears Museum, Cultural throughout her career with Story Telling by Aunt Katie. the Chickasaw Nation. She Arts and Crafts workshops were first worked for the tribe as presented by Chickasaw Nation a summer youth worker and employees Trina Jones of Arts has spent the last 15 years and Humanities division and working for the tribe. Mrs. Darrell Walker from Office of Burwell would like to say Employment Opportunities. thank you to Carol Snyder The final day the students were (currently with the Duncan treated to a banquet and dance. Area Office), who was her Department of Education summer youth counselor, for members included Callie Roe- her “support and encourage- buck and Beth Campbell, one ment.” volunteer Katie Johnson were “It is an honor and a privi- designated as youth group lead- lege to work for The Chicka- ers. Waylon Cotanny, Penny saw Nation,” Mrs. Burwell Watson, and Robert Pickens said. served as tribal representatives. Mrs. Burwell has a 12- Barry Needham from Camps year-old daughter, Savannah, and Recreation under Youth and and is a member of the Wor- Family Services served as life- ship Center Church of God guard and night monitor. in Ada. Students attending were: Tamra Shackleford – Purcell Contributed by Kerri Mc- Front row from left, Tamra Shackleford, Callie Roebuck, Ashkia Hummel, Penny Donald, tribal media rela- Watson, Beth Campbell. Back row from left, Katie Johnson, Robert Pickens, Der- High School Ashkia Hummel – Wapanucka tions. rek Bond, Jean Lam, J.J. Jacob, Denise Reed, Jess Lam, Waylon Cotanny. High School Derrek Bond – Ada High The Chickasaw Nation John- Park near Wagoner, Okla. skills and make acquaintances School son O’Malley Program in as- Approximately 40 students with other tribal youth. Jean Lam – Pauls Valley High sociation with the Muscogee from JOM schools within the Highlights of the conference School (Creek) Nation and the Choctaw three tribal areas attended the included a welcome address J.J. Jacob – Ada High School Nation JOM Programs spon- conference. During the three- given by Choctaw Chief Greg Denise Reed – Fox High sored the annual JOM Youth day event students attended Pyle, Chickasaw Nation Light School Leadership Conference, June educational and cultural work- Horse Police K-9 demonstra- Jess Lam – Pauls Valley High 26-29, 2005 at Western Hills shops, as well as social activities tion, Knights of the Guild dem- School Guest Ranch in Sequoyah State designed to develop leadership onstrations with Barry Owens, August 2005 News of our People 13 Work of Chickasaw bladesmith featured in Indian exhibit When Daniel Worcester, a a set of billiard balls, and silver ‘I don’t know if I’ll be able to Chickasaw, started making coins, Worcester took approxi- afford one of them.’ Then when knives more than 20 years ago, mately three months of off and the opportunity came to learn he had no idea that one of his on work to craft a knife that is to make the blades, I said ‘I’m knives might wind up in a mu- truly a work of art. going to try to do that,’ and that seum in New York City. But that “I just went all out on that turned out good, so it took off is exactly what is happening. knife,” said Worcester, his eyes from there.” Worcester recently sent one of lighting up as he spoke. “It really Starting with blades made his hand-made knives to the is my favorite. I put a lot of dif- from old files, car springs or Museum of Arts and Design, ferent silver inlay in it – different other discarded metal, Worcester where it will be part of a travel- designs. Next year I’ll probably crafts handles from dried corn ing exhibit of Native American have a different favorite. But on-the-cob, dominoes, poker art beginning Sept. 22. right now that’s it.” chips, wood and other materials After four months in New Although the circumstances he is inspired to use. York, the Changing Hands 2 under which Ms. Taubman and “You can get all kinds of stuff exhibit will be on display for Mr. McFadden discovered Mr. to work with, but what it boils several months each in museums Worcester’s work may be un- down to is just your basic tools, in Indiana, Florida, Alaska, and usual, it is no surprise that both and the designs you can come up Minnesota, as well as the Phil- liked his art. with,” said Worcester. “That’s brook Museum of Art in Tulsa. Since 1993, Mr. Worcester the challenge, seems like. It’s Ellen Taubman and David has won dozens of awards in not just making something, it’s McFadden, co-curators of the prestigious Native American designing something and then Changing Hands 2, were look- art shows including Red Earth making it come to be. ing for unique art by Native in Oklahoma City and the Santa “I try to make every one dif- Americans that didn’t neces- Fe Indian Market. ferent and that’s t really the sarily fall into the traditional On his 2004 trip to Santa Fe, challenge. When I don’t have a category when they met Mr. producers of a Public Broadcast- new design, I might not do any- Worcester on separate occa- ing series chose Mr. Worcester thing for a month or so. I like to sions. and his work to be featured in do something I’m pleased with “It was kind of funny, because the series titled Indian Market, and happy with and that’s maybe Ellen saw my work at Red Earth currently in production for not just like the one before. It’s and she liked it,” said Worcester. broadcast within the next two because I enjoy it. It’s fun to get Chickasaw artist Daniel Worcester in his work shed “She took my name down and years. out there and do it,” he added was going to contact me for After some prodding by his with a chuckle. in Lone Grove, Okla. this show. wife, Debbie, Worcester re- While most of his knives are “When I went out to Santa Fe, vealed that the film crew had placed in display cases, each Daniel Worcester major awards list her partner, David, was out there chosen him for inclusion in the one is made to be used. He looking for artists too. He saw series from some 1,400 artists said he is inspired by the way • 1993 Gallup ceremo- • 1999 Santa Fe Indian my stuff and I had some differ- at the show. Native Americans hundreds of nial – Honorable Mention and Market – First Place Miniatures ent items there and he liked them After learning to make spurs years ago made created useful Second Place - Second Place Contemporary and he wanted them. Then he from his father at a young age, items which were also quite • 1993 Dallas, Texas • 2000 Red Earth Okla- told me who he was with and I Worcester went to school to beautiful. American Indian Art Festival homa City – Second Place said ‘I know Ellen.’ And he said learn to make knife blades. “They put a lot of pride in – Second Place Contemporary she was his partner.” “I had those magazines and it. They wanted it to please • 1994 Gallup Ceremo- • 2000 Santa Fe Indian After being chosen for inclu- I saw all the knives that were themselves, because the family nial – Second and Third Place Market – Third Place Contem- sion in the exhibit, he produced professionally made and custom would probably be using it. The • 1994 Dallas, Texas porary a one-of-a-kind piece. hand-made knives, and (the artwork in it was great, and yet American Indian Art Festival • 2000 Chickasaw Fine Starting with a discarded file, price) was up there, and I said it was used. – Second Place Art Show – First Place, Second “That’s kind of the way I feel • 1995 Gallup Ceremo- Place about these knives. I want to put nial – First Place • 2001 Santa Fe Indian artwork in them, but I want it • 1995 Dallas, Texas Market – First Place Contem- to be usable. That’s what I call American Indian Art Festival porary a functional art. It’s to be used, – First Place • 2002 Red Earth Oklaho- but it’s artwork. • 1996 Red Earth Okla- ma City – Second Place Cultural “I am constantly impressed homa City – Second Place item by people using the very basic • 1996 Santa Fe Indian • 2002 Santa Fe Indian materials and tools to create Market – Third Place Tradition- Market – First Place Contem- functional and artistic work. al - Third Place Contemporary porary - First Place Miniatures When I can blend these two • 1996 Dallas, Texas • 2003 Santa Fe Indian elements, be it a traditional or American Indian Art Festival Market – Third Place Minia- contemporary piece, then I feel – Best of Class - First Place tures a sense of accomplishment.” Traditional • 2004 Santa Fe Indian Daniel Worcester is the grand- First Place Contempo- Market – Second Place Con- A Daniel Worcester knife similar to the one pictured son of Arlington Worcester and rary temporary - Second Place Min- • 1997 Santa Fe Indian iatures above will be included in the Changing Hands 2 Nora Colbert, both Chickasaw original enrollees. Market – First Contemporary • 2005 Red Earth Oklaho- exhibit of Native American art beginning Sept. 22 at Contributed by Tony Choate, • 1998 Santa Fe Indian ma City – Merit Award Cultural the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. tribal media relations. Market – Honorable Mention 14 News of our People August 2005 Council learns of archaeological dig of homeland platform mound Submitted by of the big mound [thus, the segments culturally linked, but Church. emy will be June 13-24. Robert Perry for the movie title]. By the fact that politically separated. [Moving Action: Ms. Beck told her Next COE Meeting: 10 AM Council of Elders thousands of platform mounds from the platform mounds, we Rabbit Story in Chickasaw for July 16th, Chickasaw Motor were built across the South- infer reduced the power of reli- Multi-media this month. Lodge, Sulphur. Responding to Council of Elders (COE) east shows religion was (and gious leaders.] When Europeans Announcements: Kirk Perry’s challenge to Elders, met June 13 at the Chickasaw is) important. There seemed showed up, they wanted raw Chicasa Reunion on June “How can we help other Chicka- Motor Lodge in Sulphur. A to be Three Worlds: the Upper materials: slaves and hides; not 24-26 with chunkey and the saw People?” Three Chickasaw 2005 documentary film “In World filled with Sun, Moon the exotic craft items. Anyone old marbles game. Chickasaw Legislators were invited to the Vivid Color” was shown by Mr. and Thunder that gave life; the with a bow and arrow could Historical Society will dedicate next meeting to tell what they Brian Brashier of Chickasaw Middle World where man and get a hide or a slave to trade. a marker on June 24th. The first do. Multimedia. The film is about animals lived; and the Lower This forced the chiefs to make Chickasaw Summer Arts Acad- the current archaeological dig World for turtles. Eagle went to alliances with outlying tribes; of a platform mound at Shi- all three worlds. Archeologists usually in the form of strategic loh Battlefield Park. The 1862 have found that social change marriages or advocates. This A happy donor Battle of Shiloh was fought speeded up about 800 AD: corn was something the Chickasaws nearby; the good thing was the was planted, towns settled down and Choctaws were already do- mound became government land and a complex clan system ing with Squirrel King, who re- and was protected from loot- began for artisans, farmers and sided in another tribe but argued ers. The mound was built high hunters. The main point: this dig for peace whenever warriors got above the Tennessee River over is making the Indian a human, riled up. The Europeans would a thousand years ago. But the instead of just a “they.” withdraw trade goods unless bad thing: in 1938, a dam was Mr. Kirk Perry is sharing the tribe would be a part of the built downstream and barges Chickasaw history that passes alliance and keep the peace; making waves have eroded the daily through the Division of or force a tribe to attack other earth; the mound can either fall Heritage Preservation. This tribes and take slaves. Galloway into the water or be excavated month, he sent excerpts and is the first female scholar COE by professionals. Chickasaw maps from Choctaw Genesis has read. It’s interesting that she Nation supported the last option, 1500-1700 by Patricia Gal- makes inferences and draws on which began in 2002. [Some loway, a source about Chicka- soft information to reach con- of COE toured the mound in saws. Back in the days of clusions which the typical male 2003.] What’s unique about the Shiloh Mound A, the leaders scholar (that COE has read) mound is the discovery of layers controlled the exchange of trade would not use. This book is in of clay: red, yellow, brown, and items, mostly exotic crafts; for the Chickasaw Library. Evelyn Thompson, donates blood for the first grey. Designed with a purpose, example, passing out chert hoes. Mr. Eddie Postoak offered to time as part of the Chickasaw Nation Blood Drive basketfuls of clay were hauled It seems given that historic tribes have Indian cemeteries cleaned conducted July 18 at the Community Center in in over years and dumped in originated from the Woodland and fenced. They have new Ada, Okla. Donors received a free t-shirt and a a pattern yet to be figured out. and Mississippian cultures. mowing equipment and summer chance to win a Caribbean cruise and helped the Mound A is 22 feet tall and 47 When the old Mound cultures helpers. His department will Oklahoma blood Institute by donating a total of feet across and always bare of died out, the people moved to have a new Global Positioning 21 pints during the event. grass. Anyone coming by the other areas. Moundville (NW System meter to locate cem- Contributed by Kerri McDonald, tribal media relations. river could see the vivid colors Alabama) People either stayed eteries. Ms. Marie Beck asked put or moved southwest as tribal for cleanup at Sandy Creek Tribal Lighthorse officers commissioned by BIA ADA, Okla. — Chickasaw etathchi, Chief Jason O’Neal, Nation Lighthorse Police of- Major Vincent Walters and Phil- ficers were commissioned as lip Wood. federal officers during a July 7 ceremony at the tribe’s Youth Contributed by Kerri McDon- and Family Services building. ald, tribal media relations. Bureau of Indian Affairs Spe- cial Agent David Johnson ad- ministered the oath of office to CHICKASAW 12 officers, giving them jurisdic- tion over crimes committed on federal property. ANNUAL This authority will enable LPD officers a broader range MEETING & of protection and service to the Chickasaw Nation and citizens FESTIVAL of south central Oklahoma. LPD officers commissioned include Brian Anderson, Cap- Pictured front row from left, Brian Anderson, Chief Jason O’Neal, Major Vincent tain Donnie Anderson, Steve September 24 Walters, Phillip Wood, Eric Farmer, and Steve Cash. Back row from left, David Cash, Gary Cozad, Eric Farmer, - Johnson (BIA), Patrick Flickinger, George Jesse, Captain Donnie Anderson, Patrick Flickinger, George Jesse, October 2, 2005 Patrick Lambakis, and Dusk Monetathchi. Not pictured: Gary Cozad. Patrick Lambakis, Dusk Mon- August 2005 News of our People 15 Office seeks to build stronger family relationships Development, formerly known American child is eligible for velopment family Services man- and preserving family unity. as Project Strong Family. these services.” ager Jeanie Anderson. “These “The family is the building A variety of classes are avail- Eight-week group sessions kinds of relationship skills can block of all society and these able, each focused on building focusing on fatherhood, single benefit individuals in any area services provide direction and healthy relationships, stronger parent support, youth develop- of life. skills to help people develop marriages and higher function- ment and blended families are “Many Chickasaw Nation em- a stronger, more stable family ing families. offered free of charge to Native ployees who have taken the Em- life,” said Chickasaw Nation “These services are available Americans, tribal employees ployee Relationship Enhance- Governor Bill Anoatubby. “One to anyone who has an impact and others who impact Native ment classes have indicated they would be hard pressed to find on a Native American child,” Americans. Comparable ses- are very beneficial.” a service more vital to enrich- Jeanie Anderson said Office of Strong Family sions from a private source cost Developed as part of “The ing the lives of individuals and Development Family Servic- $50 to $100 per week or more. Governor’s Family Initiative” promoting a healthier, more Expanded services are now es manager Jeanie Anderson. “We are offering education to the services provide a compre- productive society.” available through the Chickasaw “Anyone, Native or non-Native, help build strong relationships,” hensive educational effort aimed Contributed by Tony Choate, Nation Office of Strong Family who has an impact on a Native said Office of Strong Family De- at strengthening relationships tribal media relations. Tribal support groups focus on Presentation helps parents help their children choose abstinence helping single parents, dads, families A 75-minute presentation Family Services manager. Single parent support, father- weeks beginning 6 p.m., Sept. (PREP) is an educational pro- offered by the Office of Strong “Help Your Teen Choose Ab- hood/accountability and Preven- 15 at the Purcell area office. gram designed to teach the Family Development encour- stinence provides the parent tion and Relationship Enhance- The fatherhood/account- skills and principles needed ages and empowers parents to with everything needed to have ment groups are scheduled for ability group supports and as- to maintain healthy and lasting talk to their teens about choos- a major impact in their teen’s September in Ada, Purcell and sists fathers in becoming strong relationships. ing abstinence until marriage. life.” Tishomingo. Focusing on chal- leaders and providers for their This group will meet for 90 “Research indicates that The presentation will be of- lenges and demands single par- families. minutes each Tuesday for eight when parents are actively fered 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 ents face daily, the single parent The group will meet for one weeks beginning 6 p.m., Sept. involved with their teens in in the Ada area. support group is designed to hour each Tuesday for eight 13 at the First Baptist Church encouraging abstinence until For information, call Regina develop skills necessary to bet- weeks beginning 6 p.m., Sept. in Tishomingo. marriage, teens listen, respond Folger at (580) 436-1222 or ter meet these challenges. 13 at 231 Seabrook Rd. in Ada. For information or to register and more openly choose absti- e-mail regina.folger@chicka- The group will meet for one Prevention and Relation- for any group, call (580) 436- nence,” said Jeanie Anderson, saw.net. hour each Thursday for eight ship Enhancement Program 1222. Bank2 purchases Oklahoma City insurance agency Family Services now offering Bank2, Oklahoma’s fast- plained. “Our goal is to see Na- of the American Institute of programs at Purcell office est growing minority owned tive American tribes and other Property and Casualty Under- A variety of services designed Prevention and Relationship bank, has acquired Oklahoma organizations prosper through writers, the International Risk to promote the development of Enhancement Program (PREP), City based Phoenix Insurance captive insurance ownership.” Management Institute and the strong families are now being groups offering support to single Agency. “We are excited about Long time Oklahoma insur- Defense Research Institute. offered at the Purcell area office. parents, and fatherhood/ac- having the ability to now offer ance executive John Sullivan Ross A. Hill, president and These services are now more countability groups. Native American tribes and has been retained as president CEO of Bank2, will serve as easily accessible to Chickasaws For information or to schedule other organizations commercial for the agency. Sullivan has Chairman of the Board for in the Purcell area, including appointments, call (405) 527- insurance, workman’s com- been active in the insurance Phoenix Insurance Agency. Norman and Oklahoma City. 6667 or e-mail Jeanie Anderson pensation, general liability and business since 1957 and encour- Other board members include, Services offered include fam- at jeanie.anderson@chickasaw. bonding services through the ages those insured to self-insure Neal McCaleb, Smith Wycoff, ily and couples counseling, net. insurance agency in addition to when and as much as possible. JD Colbert, John Sullivan and our current full line of banking Sullivan has been a member of Brian Sullivan. Raynell Hill Chickasaw cager to continue products,” said Ross A. Hill, the Oklahoma Bar Association will serve as Corporate and president/CEO of Bank2. “To and the Federal Bar since 1950 Board Secretary. hoops career at Murray State my knowledge this is the first as well as the American Institute For interviews or additional Cavitt, Gainesville, Texas. 100% tribally owned insurance of Chartered Property and Casu- information regarding the During high school Jeb was agency in America.” alty Underwriters since 1974. Phoenix Insurance Agency, very active in basketball. He Through their new head- He is also a sustaining member please contact Ross A. Hill. was selected to the Oklahoma quarters in Nichols Hills, OK, All Indian All-State (first team), the Phoenix Insurance Agency All Kimishi First Team, All will continue to specialize in Pittsburg County Conference commercial insurance products (first team), Pittsburg County designed to meet the needs of Conference, Player of the Year, organizations of all types and All-District First Team and All especially Native American Area Power Forward. His junior tribes and tribal entities. year he was named Texas All “Bank2, purchased the agency Jeb Wilkins State. in an effort create and manage Jeb Wilkins is a 2005 graduate He will continue his basket- captive insurance companies of Pittsburg High School. He is ball career at Murray State (OK) for Native American tribes and the son of Gary Royce Wilkins, College on a scholarship. other organizations,” Hill ex- Kiowa, Okla., and Scarlett 16 Chickasaw Times August 2005 Summer interns, continued from page 9 the Native American Grave goals to one day be in tribal or Protection and Repatriation Act, governmental leadership them- which protects remains, funeral selves. articles and other sacred articles “Everyone needs to learn to that can be affiliated with Native contribute to the functionality of American tribes. the tribe,” Ms. Barnes said. “We All the interns agreed that are the future of the tribe, so we their time with the Chickasaw need to know how to run it.” Nation has been a valuable learning experience and many plan on pursuing careers with Contributed by Kerri McDon- the tribe upon completing their ald, tribal media relations. educations. Some even have Chickasaw summer interns join Gov. Bill Anoatubby. Front row from left, Education Services Director Lori Hamilton, Adria Gurry, Jennifer Walker, Lalayna Lines, Chasity Smith, Gov. Anoatubby, Jennifer Ramer, Erin Diffee, Mahate Parker, Ashley Hart, and Education Services Administrator Lisa John. Back row from left, Kevin Kincheloe, Josh Davis, Zack Skinner, Christina Brown, Randall Hamilton. cused primarily on the Indian career experience on my trip,” Center is perfect for her. Health Care Improvement Act she said. “A lot of people think they and the summarization of his- Ms. Smith also worked with need to go away to study, but torical treaties. the Youth & Family Department they can learn a lot of history Chasity Smith is a senior at on the Youth Task Force and right here,” said Ms. Brown. East Central University ma- helped coordinate and serve as Ms. Brown helped in prepar- joring in Health Information a staff member at the CNASA ing for the 2005 Chi Ka Sha Management. Her internship has (Chickasaw Nation Aviation Reunion and was able to take taken her from Ada to Washing- and Space Academy) summer part in the cultural weekend for ton, D.C., to space, and back. camp. the first time. Ms. Smith joined the Education Recent East Central Univer- “I really enjoyed it and learned Department leadership on a trip sity graduate Christine Brown a lot. I helped make a coloring to visit some of the other interns plans to enter graduate school book for the children and learned in the nation’s capitol. in the fall to earn her master’s a lot of new Chickasaw words “I was able to see Washington degree in History. That’s why while doing it,” she said. D.C. for the first time and had so interning in the Heritage Preser- Ms. Brown has also been much fun, but I gained a lot of vation Division of the Cultural working on learning more about Chickasaw summer intern Jennifer Barnes

Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing Summer interns For You..... The Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing offers you a full range of home loan products NAME DEPARTMENT in addition to the Chuka Chukmasi Home Loan Program. Jennifer Barnes Washington D.C./Legal Did you know that on virtually every kind of loan the seller can pay part of your closing cost? Has anyone taken the time to sit down with you and explain the process from start to Christine Brown Heritage Preservation finish or exactly what your closing costs actually are? Would you like personal, one on one Joshua Davis Washington D.C. attention to every detail? Erin Diffee Enterprises Did you know that the Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing is your ONLY source for Stephanie Griffith Youth & Family the Chuka Chukmasi Home Loan? HOWEVER, if you are Native American, and live in the Randall Hamilton Enterprises Chickasaw Nation service area, we also have a loan product for you! Ashley Hart Lighthorse Police Chuka Chukmasi Laura Jacobson Washington D.C. For Chickasaws ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES! Down pay- Kevin Kincheloe Washington D.C. ment and closing cost assistance is available. Homebuyer education is required! Lalanya Lines Carl Albert HUD 184 Mahate’ Parker Washington D.C./Health Sys- Available to any Tribe living in the Chickasaw Nation service area. This is a Native Ameri- tems can loan and allows part of the closing costs to be financed into the loan. Borrowers need Jennifer Ramer Child Care 2-3% of the purchase price of their own funds. These may be gifted funds or even a grant Zach Skinner Native American Fund Advisors from their own tribe. No second mortgages are allowed on this loan. Homebuyer education is required! MyCommunityMortgage This is community homebuyer loan. While there are income guidelines in certain areas, there are no income guidelines in underserved, low and moderate income or minority census tracts and central cities. Borrower investment can be as little as $500 and community seconds are allowable as a source of funds for closing costs. Homebuyer education is required. VA Loans If you are a Native American Veteran and have never used your VA eligibility to purchase a home, you may do so through the Chickasaw Na- tion Division of Housing. VA Loans offer the veteran 100% financing. August 2005 Chickasaw Times 17 Champions Football Camp hits the mark with campers

Heupel was joined by former the greatest game there is,” said is planting a seed to prepare OU teammates, including Heis- Hepola. “I want to be a part of them for whatever their future man Trophy winner Jason White helping the kids learn discipline, endeavors may be.” and Josh Norman. White now fundamentals and skills, but The camp ended with an Contributed by Kerri McDon- plays with the Tennessee Titans play and have fun while they’re awards ceremony and autograph ald, tribal media relations. and Norman is a tight end with doing it. What we are doing here session. the Oakland Raiders. Heupel, who is now the tight ends coach at the University of Arizona, returned to Ada for his third year with the Champions Camp. “I come back each year be- cause I know a lot of good people who are at the Chickasaw John Darter, Duncan, receives Nation and I know the good the first annual Day of Cham- things they do, plus I just like pions Academic Award from working with kids and teaching Coach Ken Heupel. Darter them about the game,” said Heu- received this award along with pel. “I think it is important to a $500 savings bond for his teach people skills and how to be performance in attitude, team- successful, not just in football, work and hustle throughout Stephen Cully, Ada 7th but in life, on the job, or where the camp. grader, poses with former Former University of Oklahoma Sooner quarterback ever. I want them to understand Oklahoma quarterback ADA, Okla. - The Chickasaw and current Arizona football coach, Josh Heupel, it takes hard work to succeed Josh Heupel during this Nation Champions Football and working hard will help you takes a group of young campers through offensive year’s Chickasaw Nation Camp completed another suc- achieve anything in life.” drills during the two-day Champions Camp con- Champions Camp. cessful session on July 7 – 8 at Second year camper, Stephen ducted at East Central University in Ada. East Central University in Ada. Cully, an Ada Junior High sev- Over 80 Chickasaw students enth-grader, came back to the from around the state took part camp this year because he wants 2005 Champions Football Camp in this two-day camp designed to learn agility, the camp is fun, to teach youth the fundamentals and he just likes to play football. Teams & Winners Chiefs 2. Joseph Nemecek 2. Bradley Hawkins of football while showing them He says his favorite part of camp Punt Winners Pass Winners Kick Winners that competing in the sport is “playing Sooner Ball with 1. Jason Downing 1. Micah Simmer 1. Kodie Joe Shepherd should always be fun. Coach Heupel!” 2. Lennon Carney 2. Hunter Needham 2. Thomas Clark Several standout college and Some area coaches also par- Pass Winners Kick Winners Saints professional football players ticipated with the camp includ- 1. Darren Briley 1. Sefaun White Punt Winners gathered at the camp to help ing East Central University 2. Taylor Burris 2. Joseph Nemecek 1. Tyler Brown teach and motivate the campers. offensive coordinator, Chuck Kick Winners 2. Riley Walker Josh Heupel, former University Hepola. 1. Jacob Thomas Liles Buffalo Bills Pass Winners of Oklahoma quarterback, and “This is a great opportunity 2. Robert “Wayne” Johns Punt Winners 1. Dalton Lewis his father Ken, conducted the for (kids) to come out to the 1. Cooie Potts 2. Dalton Gaines clinic through their organization field and play, what I consider, called Day of Champions. Ravens 2. Cason Teel Kick Winners Punt Winners Pass Winners 1. Dalton Gaines 1. Robert Lampkin 1. Reid Wall 2. Kale Lampkin 2. Alex Bottrell 2. John Stone Pass Winners Kick Winners Jets 1. Robert Lampkin 1. Randy Brown Punt Winners 2. Matthew Medcalf 2. Reid Wall 1. Kendall Lance Kick Winners 2. Chris Campbell 1. Matthew Medcalf Browns & Buccaneers Pass Winners 2. Robert Lampkin Punt Winners 1. Chris Campbell 1. D’Angelo Dunn 2. Dylan Terry Bears 2. Luke Davis Kick Winners Punt Winners Pass Winners 1. Bryan Samis 1. Alex Wlaton 1. Zerik Sheets 2. Ryan Gaines 2. Dakota West 2. Chase Bryant Pass Winners Kick Winners Lions & Broncos 1. Brady Caldwell 1. Haydn Rogers Punt Winners 2. Quinton Newson 2. Carmalle “C.J.” Mc- 1. John Darter Kick Winners Gee 2. Alex Gambel 1. Kelvin Brister Pass Winners 2. Micah Tiger Raiders 1. Mark Wisdom University of Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Tro- Punt Winners 2. Griffin Henderson phy winner, Jason White, looks on while East Central Chargers 1. Seth Beaird Kick Winners University Defensive Coordinator, Todd Fugett, teaches Punt Winners 2. Stephen Cully 1. Kaelin Gastineau campers how to correctly “read” the quarterback. 1. Trenton Newson Pass Winners 2. John Darter 1. Trent Beaird 18 Chickasaw Times August 2005 Tribal Child Support Service serving Indian children across the country With the vision and fore- provides. thought of Governor Bill Anoa- No money for administrative tubby, the Chickasaw Nation fees is withheld from the child began operating its own child support payments collected. In support program in October, the past fiscal year alone, the 1996. The program operates as Chickasaw Nation Department a cooperative agreement with of Child Support Services has the state of Oklahoma and fed- collected more than $9 million eral funds appropriated from the on behalf of Indian children. federal Office of Child Support - Legal status was also established Department of Human Services for over 2,000 Indian children and Families. Since 1996, the with their fathers. Chickasaw Nation’s Child Sup- “This department is more port Service office has grown than a collection agency; it as- from a one-person operation into sists clients needing services a staff of 50 including an addi- from other departments within tional office located in Owasso the tribe, including housing (near Tulsa). assistance, food programs and The Chickasaw Nation has health care,” Jerry Sweet, Child signed Memoranda of Un- Support Service director, said. derstanding Agreement with: “The staff focuses on the posi- Cherokee Nation, Creek Na- tive outcome in all child support tion, Choctaw Nation, Sac and cases so the outcome is a win- Fox Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe, win situation for all the parties Comanche Tribe, Kiowa Tribe, concerned.” Caddo Tribe, Wichita Tribe and With the support of Governor Citizen Pottawatomi Nation to Anoatubby and Jay Keel, ad- provide services to their tribal ministrator of Youth & Family Students receive GED certificates at ceremo- members. These 14 tribes, plus Service Services Division, the The Chickasaw Nation hosted the Chickasaw Nation, represent department has grown tremen- its first GED Graduates’ Awards over 45,000 Indian children who dously. Ceremony and Reception on are currently receiving child May 19, 2005, in the Nutrition support services that this entity Services Building in Ada, Okla- homa. Lori Hamilton, Director OKC Chickasaw Council of Education Services, was Master of Ceremonies. She was to elect 2005-06 officers assisted by Martha Eck and Judy The annual election for the vices, plus special presentations Connally, Education Specialists, 2005-06 Council Executive by the Praise Gospel Choir and and Lawana Dansby, Interim Committee of the Oklahoma Chickasaw Dance Troupe. Manager/Adult Education and City Metro Chickasaw Commu- The OKCMCCC hosted a Career Technology. Martha Eck nity Council will be conducted at Christmas celebration, Hallow- with the help of Jean Tiger, Of- the August 2 monthly meeting. een Fright Night and an Annual fice Assistant/Adult Education, The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Picnic with over 140 members in catered the event. at the Council House located at attendance. The council partici- Tribal director of education services Lori Hamilton This reception honored 13 3301 East Reno in Oklahoma pated in the Edmond 4th of July presents Jessica Kessie with her GED certificate of students who successfully com- City. All Chickasaw people parage and plan to participate in pleted their GEDs from October are encouraged to attend. Of- the Chickasaw Annual Festival completion. 1, 2004 through May 19, 2005. fices include, chairperson, vice parage at Tishomingo in October During the reception each stu- chairperson, treasurer, secretary and the OKC Stockyards parade dent was recognized for his ac- and three members-at-large, all this winter. Plans for a bus trip complishments, presented with of which serve on the Council’s to Mississippi and still being a certificate of completion and Executive Committee. finalized. The 2005-2006 year provided a check in the amount The OKCMCCC has grown is expected to bring additional of $200. tremendously this past year special projects and continued The following students com- with a huge increase in new increase in council attendance. pleted their GED and were in members. The organization had Current chairperson, Ann Fink attendance at the reception: a full calendar during the 2004 is asking all Chickasaw voters Amy Ray – Tishomingo, Justin - 2005 year with classes in mak- to be sure to attend the August Jones – Ardmore, Karen Pickens ing beaded collars, traditional meeting to cast their vote. – Norman, Shannon Gore – Ada, dresses, shawls, basket making The meeting is August 2, Josh Barrett – Connerville, Jesse and language classes. Future 7 p.m. at the OKCMCCC at Jaynes – Wapanucka, Shaneka classes will include those listed 3301 East Reno in Oklahoma Stevenson – Tishomingo, Mark plus flute making, stickball mak- City. For more information Joshua – Ada, Matt Watson ing and finger weaving. Guest call (405) 204-0536 or visit the Mark Joshua receives his GED certificate of comple- – Oklahoma City, and Jessica speakers made presentations OKCMCCC website at: www. tion from tribal director of education services Lori Kessie – Tishomingo. Those un- about services offered by the okc-chickasawcouncil.org Hamilton. able to attend were Alisha Dunn Chickasaw Nation, Chickasaw – Ardmore, Abbigayle Curren history, health and legal ser- – Ada, and Carrie Eastwood – Pauls Valley. August 2005 Chickasaw Times 19 Arkansas Riverbed legislation speared by Interior By RICHARD GREEN in recent tribal elections. The referenda work out within two mentioned in his testimony was These people might have to be principal officers were clearly years the differences between held in June. Later, that month, taken on one-by-one in pro- Contributing Writer elected, and therefore speak for the tribe’s current proposed con- the Senate passed S. B. 660 and longed and expensive lawsuits. Author’s Note: In 1969 the the majority of their tribes and stitution and the 1867 version. the bill was introduced in the In an ironic reversal of roles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that each of them appeared before There is no logical reason, House. Momentum seemed to tribes would then be perceived the Choctaw, Chickasaw and the committee to urge that nego- Tate pointed out, why the deci- be building again for a settle- as the bullies, pushing “little Cherokee tribes owned a 90- tiations begin for leasing the bed sion in the Harjo case would not ment. The first committee hear- guys” out of their homes. mile stretch of the Arkansas and banks to the government.1 apply to our tribal government. ing on the measure was held in Wilcoxen testified that the riverbed in eastern Oklahoma. Andrew Wilcoxen, represent- He said the Chickasaw people September and again the three riverbed was “the one great asset According to a 1976 study ing the Cherokees, noted that he represents “declare we are principal officers testified as left to the tribes.” The proceeds sponsored by the Department the issue of whether or not the still a sovereign tribe and that they had previously. So, too, from the sale, he said, could be of Interior, the assets associated Chickasaw and Choctaw leaders they do not intend ... to work did their adversaries, Tate and used to create new jobs and pro- with the riverbed were estimated had authority to negotiate on be- for the BIA as the Chickasaw Jimmy Sam. vide health care and educational to be worth $177 million. For half of their tribes was irrelevant Governors have done.” Under Gov. James, in particular, be- services for members. Those that amount, the chiefs of the to the merits of Senate Bill 660. the 1867 constitution, Tate said, lieved that Tate’s motives were opposed testified that money tribes agreed with the Interior They are intra tribal matters that the Executive branch is the cus- base. “He [Tate] couldn’t get from a settlement would only secretary to lease the land to the provide the Interior Department todian of the people’s property; over losing the election [1975] go into the pockets of the chiefs U.S. government for 99 years. with another reason to delay only the legislative branch or the and was trying to embarrass and attorneys.6 Such inflamma- But at Congressional hearings entering negotiations. Then, he people assembled have the pow- me.” Many of the people in tory talk made policymakers called to discuss the agreement’s noted that the Cherokees were er to dispose of commonly held tribal government agreed with very uncomfortable about doing sponsoring legislation, Sen- not involved in the challenges property. While the executive James. 0thers thought that Tate’s anything, but to further guard ate Bill 660, Interior abruptly by Tate and Jimmy Sam (Choc- position is transitory, the right objections to the Arkansas river- against a settlement, Tate filed withdrew its support, and some taw tribal member) because the of the people is permanent, he bed agreement were sincerely suit in federal district court in vocal tribal members, especially Cherokees had adopted a new emphasized. Next, Tate wrote made. Even James’s support- Washington, D.C. He asked the Chickasaw Charles Tate, testi- constitution on July 5, 1976. The that the appraised land did not ers, such as Bill Anoatubby and court to rule on the validity of fied against it. authority of Chief Ross Swim- include “thousands of acres of Kennedy Brown, granted that the 1867 constitution, and then At this point of apparent stale- mer to represent and act for the land” that the BIA would have Tate had raised serious objec- using it as a guideline, compel mate, the committee chair, Sena- Cherokees is unquestionable, to contest against people living tions that could not be easily the defendants to cooperate tor James Abourezk of South he said.2 on land abutting the river. How, dismissed. in the reorganization of tribal Dakota, asked the tribes and Charles Tate’s brief empha- Tate asked rhetorically, can land The 1906 Act was subject to government. He also asked for representatives to elaborate on sized the similarity of the Creek and minerals be appraised when interpretation. Gov. James ar- a preliminary injunction pro- their main points by submitting case, Harjo vs. Kleppe, to the the boundaries to the lands are gued that Congress, in passing hibiting the defendants “from legal briefs. In the brief filed by constitutional issues he had either unknown or in dispute?3 the act, clearly intended to ter- pending or disposing of Chicka- Lon Kile for the Chickasaws, raised. The judge had ruled that Before leaving Washington, minate the Five Civilized Tribes, saw tribal assets....”7 The case and Michael Burrage for the the Department (Interior) had Chickasaw Governor Overton excepting the principal officer, was referred to as Cravatt vs. Choctaws, they argued that been acting illegally in dealing James, Swimmer and Choctaw “in contemplation of Oklahoma Andrus. Darius Cravatt was a pre-statehood constitutions were only with the Creek Principal Chief David Gardner met with becoming a state.”5 But one way member of an Ardmore family irrelevant because the plenary Chief and that the 1867 con- Office of Management and or the other, James and his two of Chickasaws who supported (unlimited) power by Congress stitution was still the tribe’s Budget director Bert Lance who counterparts had agreed to settle Tate’s point of view. Andrus was over tribal lands is not subject to governing law. However, since confirmed that one of his assis- with the federal government Cecil Andrus, the Secretary of abridgement by a tribe or mem- the governing body of the 1867 tants did feel that the govern- because the Arkansas riverbed the Interior. bers of the tribe. Furthermore, document no longer existed, the ment owed the tribes nothing. was an unmanageable asset. AIthough Gov. James had the disposition of the Arkansas judge directed that a five mem- Lance, however, said he was not The river was under the control been trying to get a new tribal riverbed was a major issue ber commission and popular opposed to the bill and wanted of the Army Corps of Engineers constitution enacted since 1972, to do what was right.4 And the and up and down its banks were tentatively scheduled meeting in farmers who fervently believed See Arkansas Riverbed, Ada Community Council page 21 elects board members at large Tulsa that Raymond Butler had that the land belonged to them. The Ada Chickasaw Com- feuille-Eldred come and ex- munity Council recently elected plain the workings of the Court Board Members at Large during system. Joining Chief Justice OKC Council participates in Edmond July 4 parade its July 21 meeting at the Marie Bellefeuille-Eldred were Court The Oklahoma City Met- Today. Ann Fink. “The Chickasaw Bailey Community Center. Clerk Wayne Joplin, Assistant ro Chickasaw Community The Council’s Annual Picnic Stomp Dance group, attend- President Cheryl Hassell re- Court Clerk Tamara Dresser, Council’s awareness campaign on July 16, had the highest atten- ing legislators and candidates quested nominees and Jim Perry, and District Court Clerk Connie achieved unprecedented expo- dance ever with over 140 peo- all added to the success of this Jeannie Copeland, and Mary Tillery. sure with two major events in ple attending. The Chickasaw event, and we thank them all Ahtone were selected to assist Ben Nail won a beautiful July. The Edmond 4th of July Stomp Dance group provided for taking time to spend with in expanding the Community Chickasaw Nation Seal afghan parade is Oklahoma’s largest entertainment. The council pro- our Council members,” added Council. donated by the Judicial Branch hometown parade with over vided a forum for all legislative Chair Fink. Cheryl recognized the sitting as a door prize. 100 entries. The OKCMCCC incumbents and candidates at The OKCMCCC can be tribal legislators and candidates The council enjoyed a casual entry featured council mem- the picnic. Many nation and reached at (405) 204-0536 or in attendance; Mary Jo Green, dinner of sandwiches following bers in regalia and a traditional state dignitaries also attended. by visiting their website at: Holly Easterling, Melvin Burris, the meeting. Chickasaw drummer perform- “The success of these events www.okc-chickasawcouncil. Toby Perkins, Mooniene Ogee, Please come and be a part of ing the entire 1.5 mile parade provided exposure to many peo- org. Council meetings are the Heath Allison, and Rodney our next Community Council route. The Edmond Liberty- ple, thus helping us in the OK- first Tuesday of each month at Brown. meeting August 18 at 6:30 p.m. Fest was selected as one of the CMCCC’s mission of providing 3301 East Reno in Oklahoma We were honored to have the in the Marie Bailey Community top 10 places to be in America outreach to all Chickasaws in the City. Chickasaw Nation Supreme Center. on July 4th by CNN and USA OKC Metro Area,” stated Chair Court Chief Justice Cheri Belle- 20 Chickasaw Times August 2005 American History Grant teachers document Chickasaw cemetery at Bloomfield Academy site “Kind friends beware, as you east of the academy site, served wife of the Bloomfield Acade- pass by the community that grew up my’s founder, John H. Carr, and “As you are now so once around the school over the years, Holmes Colbert, a prominent was I he said. The last burial was in Chickasaw resident and support- “As I am now, so you must 1925. er of the academy, are located in be Armed with lawn mowers, the cemetery. “Prepare therefore to follow weed trimmers, hand clippers and While the teachers completed me.” a chainsaw, teachers Sue Sand- their documentation, Charles That sobering advice was ers of Allen Elementary School, Shields, historical preservation found on a tombstone by five Don Gallagher of Konawa High technician for the Chickasaw teachers from the Teaching School, Barbara Heilaman of Nation, and his summer interns, American History Grant at East Konawa Elementary School, Justin Cully and Dalton Gaines, Central (OK) University dur- Jeff Wood of Latta Junior High continued with the cleanup ing a week of helping clean up School and Glenda Britt of Al- work. the old Bloomfield Academy len Junior High School helped The group worked from about Cemetery near Achille in Bryan clear and cut branches and grass 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and were served County, Okla. around the graves. lunch at the Chickasaw Nation’s Ready to tackle the documentation and cleanup of the The teachers also documented The teachers’ main task, how- Achille Community Center. Bloomfield Academy Cemetery near Achille, Bryan the grave sites at the Chickasaw ever, was to survey the cemetery Lynch said other area cemeter- County, Okla., are Teaching American History grant cemetery as part of a summer and record the information on ies need to be documented and participants from Pontotoc County, Sue Sanders, intern project in partnership with the remaining headstones. Lynch cleaned up. the Chickasaw Nation. The his- said 78 individual graves were “It would be a good way to get right, of Allen Elementary School; Don Gallagher, tory project’s master teachers, identified within the less than public school children involved Konawa High School, Barbara Heilaman, Konawa Kevin Lynch and Richard Coo- two-acre cemetery site. in service projects,” he said. “It Elementary School; Jeff Wood, Latta Junior High per of ECU in Ada, shot video Cooper was familiar with the is a good learning project.” School; Richard Cooper, East Central University; and and photos of the cemetery and cemetery because his wife’s Glenda Britt, Allen Junior High School. tombstones, and all the informa- great-grandmother is buried tion will be compiled and pre- there. sented to the Chickasaw Nation The teachers were not sur- Cultural Resources Department prised to find that many of the directed by Eddie Postoak. graves were those of young Bloomfield Academy, one of children, usually around one the earliest Chickasaw schools, year of age. Cooper said some was established in 1852-53 and of the children’s tombstones are was operated until 1914 when engraved with such sayings as it was relocated to Ardmore, “Budded on earth, blooming in Cooper said. heaven.” The cemetery, just south and The graves of Angelina Carr, Bluff City powwow set for Sept. 17-18 in Indiana ROCKPORT, Ind. - The first Rockport is located just min- ever Bluff City Powwow is set utes from Owensboro, Kentucky for Sept. 17-18 in Rockport. and Evansville, Indiana. Free Sponsored by the non-profit primitive camping and meals Indiana Indian Movement (IIM), will be provided for participants. the powwow will benefit the Electricity will be available for causes supporter by IIM, in- vendors. cluding assisting people with IIM is a group of Native money, food, household goods and non-Native people joined and school supplies. together in mutual respect and Those visiting the powwow support. will also have the opportunity For more information, visit to enjoy the Abraham Lincoln the IIM website at www.geoci- museum and the Pioneer Vil- ties.com/iim_2004. You can lage. Each will be open during email the group at iim_2004@ the powwow and will feature yahoo.com or call (812) 359- actors in period dress. 5303 or (812) 459-8643.

CHICKASAW ANNUAL MEETING & FESTIVAL September 24 - October 2, 2005 August 2005 Chickasaw Times 21 Arkansas Riverbed, continued from page 19 the project, to his dismay and that the constitutional commit- tribes for the sand and gravel. even though Interior’s top at- Evening News, Jan. 22, 1978. chagrin, was still in limbo by tee included entire sections from This precedent, he said, could torney had recommended it. 6 “Indians Seek Interest on late 1977. Tate’s legal maneu- the 1867 document in its 1978 facilitate future transactions After debating the matter, the Arkansas Riverbed Sale,” The vering had successfully blocked constitution.10 involving oil, gas and coal. subcommittee had decided it Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 26, a referendum that likely would Simultaneously, attorney Lon Then, perhaps speaking more was too complex and needed 1977. have resulted in ratification of Kile, representing the Chicka- to Tate and his supporters than further study.16 7 Hillman, “Lawsuit Filed by either of the earlier constitu- saw and Choctaw leadership, the council, James said that land This must have been particu- Chickasaws,” Jan. 22, 1978. tional drafts. Had that document filed motions in the U.S. District would be leased not sold.14 larly vexing after two difficult 8 Advisory Council Minutes, been in place, with a popularly Court to dismiss Tate’s suit or at The governor’s understanding years of surmounting one obsta- Jan. 12, 1978, Author’s papers. elected council of representa- least have it transferred to the may have come from Cherokee cle after another. The tribes had 10 Overton James to Jack tives, Tate’s lawsuit might have Eastern District of Oklahoma Chief Swimmer who had con- been so near and yet remained Ellison, letter, Jan. 17, 1978, gone nowhere and some sort in Muskogee. These motions tinued to negotiate with Inte- so far from a settlement. Author’s papers. of riverbed settlement with the were denied. But as expected, rior while the Chickasaws and Note: The Arkansas riverbed 11 “Chickasaw Voters OK three tribes might have been officials of the Interior Depart- Choctaws were tied up in court. case was finally settled in late Constitution” Ada Evening worked out. ment approved the constitution Swimmer said the Cherokees 2002. The story of that settle- News, Feb. 14, 1979. But when Tate filed suit, it in late 1978, paving the way had agreed in early 1979 to ac- ment will be the subject of the 12 “Complete Text of Court began to appear that Congress for the tribal referendum via cept $8.45 million for sand and concluding installment of the Order,” Chickasaw Times,Vol. was not going to authorize a the mail in January 1979. Tate gravel removed from the river in series. 8, No. 2, 1979, 13. settlement involving a large ap- unsuccessfully attempted to get the construction of the Kerr Mc- Endnotes 13“Chickasaw Nation Consi- propriation to any tribe at lacked a restraining order to stop the Clellan navigation project. Cer- 1 Summary Sheet from the titution OK’D,” Ada Evening a constitution or whose constitu- referendum. tainly, the other two tribes would Hearing Before the U.S. Sen- News, marked only 6/79. Chick- tion was in dispute. The question The ballots were counted in be entitled to their share. But in ate Select Committee on Indian asaw tribal papers, Ada, OK. as to whether the Chickasaws Washington, D.C. in a small jury March, Swimmer said the BIA Affairs on S.B. 660, May 25, 14 Advisory Council minutes, lacked a constitution or were room under the order of District might be trying to back out on 1977, 118-22. Hereafter Senate Oct. 6, 1978. Author’s papers. still subject to e 1867 version Judge Charles Richey. It was no the deal. A BIA official said the Hearing. 15 Ron Pruitt, “Cherokee Chief was going to be settled in court. contest. 1,299 voted to approve tribes’ claim might not be valid. 2 Ibid., 131-32. Claims Betrayal,” The Daily As a result, the Department of (92 percent) while 116 said no.11 Swimmer said, “Either we’re 3 Ibid., 158-59. Oklahoman March 2, 1979. Interior decided later that fall On May 31, Judge Richey issued (Cherokees) going to get paid or 4 Advisory Council Minutes, 16 “Riverbed’s Settlement to suspend negotiations with the a court order finding that “the we will develop the resources of Chickasaw Times, Vol. 6, No. Postponed,” The Daily Oklaho- Chickasaws and Choctaws.8 Chickasaw Nation has effec- the river ourselves.”15 3, 9. man, June 14, 1979. That fall, James appointed tively and legally replaced the That last part was bravado 5 Stephen Hillman, “Lawsuit a ten member constitutional 1867 constitution with the 1979 for even the second largest tribe Filed by Chickasaws,” Ada steering committee chaired by constitution in a manner consis- in the nation didn’t have the attorney and advisory council tent with the procedures outlined money or expertise to develop member Robert Keel.99 by the Court in Harjo.”12 As Gov. the resources that were physi- Chickasaw t-ball player is tops Chickasaw Times, Vol. 7, James observed, now that the cally and/or legally unavail- Jefferson Lee McDonald fin- No. 1, matter was over, the tribe could able to them. The Cherokees, ished his first year of t-ball with 1. Other members includ- get on with elections for gov- however, did have an influential his team capturing the champi- ed Lorene Greenwood, Andy ernor, lieutenant governor and advocate, Oklahoma Senator onship of the Kiwanis League “Wolf’ Hamilton, Barbara Bos- the Tribal Council. Balloting, Henry Bellmon, a member of of Ada, Okla. ton, Ben Harris, Pauls Dunigan, to be by mail, was scheduled the Senate Subcommittee on 13 He is the son of Thalia Walton Kennedy Brown, Henry Pratt, for July. Interior Appropriations, who and Jeff McDonald of Ada. Overton Cheadle, Robert Ste- Moreover, the stymied nego- was pushing to get the $8.45 He is the grandson of Martha phens and Barbara Boston, who tiations over the Arkansas river- million appropriation included and J.C. Hawkins and Ervin had just been named the year’s bed could be renewed. The gov- in the fiscal 1980 budget. But Walton all of Ada, Nadine Mc- Chickasaw Princess. ernor told his Advisory Council when the budget was finalized, Donlad of Sulphur, Okla. and The new draft was completed that all parties had agreed that the appropriation was not there, the late Larry McDonald. He is and okayed by the Advisory the government would pay the the great-grandson of the late Council in January 1978, and Martha Stick. He has two sisters mailed for review to BIA Musk- Chickasaw girl in pageant and one brother. ogee Area Director Jack El- Alyssa Lynn Lawalin, 4, Congratulations on a great ball lison and the Secretary of the season, you did a good job your competed in the 4-6 year old Jefferson McDonald Interior. category of the American Miss first year! In an accompanying letter, Oklahoma Princess Pageant at James pointed out several pro- Tulsa, June 17 and 18. visions of the 1867 constitution Chickasaw Words The pageant consisted of three Fast-palhki Play-chokoshkomo that were outdated or had no ap- categories with Alyssa placing plication to modern times. One third in casual wear modeling, Slow-salaa Work-toksali involved treason, another the fourth in talent and named best prohibition of double jeopardy Quiet-chokkilissa Night-oklihili costume at the luau party. There Day-nittak while another provision set up were 48 contestants. Noisy-shakabli an extensive court system. But Alyssa is 1/8 Chickasaw and Wet-ihayita Hard-kallo the governor also noted similari- the daughter of Angela Jordan Dry-shila Soft-yabofa ties in the 1867 and 1978 ver- and the granddaughter of Daniel sions; for example, the duties and Janet Frazier of Ada. Clean-chofata Sunny-hashi toomi and authority of the proposed We are proud of Alyssa’s Dirty-litiha Cloudy-hoshonti nine member Tribal Council, accomplishments at her first Weak-ik kilimpo Big-ishto James wrote, parallels those pageant. of the 1867 created two house Strong-kilimpi Little-iskanno’si legislature. He also pointed out Alyssa Lawalin 22 Chickasaw Times August 2005 Design selected for Chickasaw Foundation Operation Green Plant provides seeds and bulbs for community 2005 Cultural Evening flyer and patch The Chickasaw Founda- The Chickasaw Foundation tion received a grant from hosted a flyer and patch design the America the Beautiful contest for the 2005 Cultural Fund’s Operation Green Plant Evening. The winners of this to plant seeds for the good of year’s contest are: the community. America the st 1 place – Ms. Quenna Har- Beautiful Fund makes grants ris nd of seeds and bulbs available to 2 place – Mr. Orlando Wat- volunteers all over the country ley rd to grow food for the needy, 3 place – Mr. Wyas Parker improve neighborhoods, assist Ms. Harris received $100 for environmental education pro- her artwork titled “Celebrating grams, and create new parks Thalia Miller and John- Being Chickasaw.” and community gardens. The Please remember to join the Chickasaw Nation Community na R. Walker with seeds Foundation Tuesday, September Garden will give the donated received from the Amer- 27, 2005 at Kullihoma for the fund of seeds to Chickasaw ica the Beautiful Grant 4th Annual Cultural Evening as elders to plant and harvest their fund. part of the Chickasaw Festival. own gardens after seeding and The Foundation will have a sowing have been completed night full of cultural events you at all of the Chickasaw Nation won’t want to miss. If you have senior sites. any questions, please contact the Quenna Harris receiving her award from Kirk Perry, Chickasaw Foundation at (580) Trustee. 421-9030. Upward Bound students Chickasaw Foundation STARS Disbursement The Chickasaw Foundation Each participating school was school administrators or their busy with study, activities hosted the Chickasaw Founda- represented by students who designated representative their The Chickasaw Foundation a hard time choosing just one tion STARS event on March provided entertainment for the checks from the benefit. Upward Bound and Upward student as there were several 29, 2005. The Foundation ap- evening. The event was a huge Bound Math/Science programs who were deserving of the preciated the opportunity to success due to the numerous were in full swing the month awards. The foundation truly provide the event to benefit volunteers, including several of June. Students moved into has some very gifted students Pontotoc County schools which Chickasaw Nation employees. the dorms at Murray State Col- in the program. The founda- in turn benefits many children. The volunteers assisted in the lege on June 1 and were busy tion was very honored to have planning, set-up/decorating, with classes June 2. Students a special guest, Mr. Kennedy ticket sales, event participation participated in mathematics, Brown, Chickasaw Founda- and clean-up. science, literature, composi- tion board member, attend the During the week of June 14- tion, speech, video editing and awards banquet. Following 17, 2005, Ms. Johnna R. Walker, foreign language classes dur- the Banquet, the students en- Executive Director of the Chick- Kirk Perry, Ada City Schools ing the day. Swimming, mov- joyed a “fiesta” theme dance asaw Foundation, presented the Superintendent Pat Harrison, ies, skating, bowling, laser tag, provided by DJ Izzy complete Johnna R. Walker. dances, basketball, baseball with sombreros and maracas. and other sports made up the Move out day was June Kirk Perry, Allen Public evening activities. 30 for all of the students ex- Schools Superintendent Southeastern Oklahoma cept the Bridge students who David Lassiter, Johnna R. State University’s Upward are attending regular college Walker. Bound program hosted the classes at Murray State Col- annual Upward Bound All lege. Everyone went home, Sports Day on June 22 – 24. but not for long as Upward The Chickasaw Foundation Bound year-end trips were Upward Bound is proud to an- scheduled to begin on July 6. Johnna R. Walker, Vanoss Johnna R. Walker, Byng Pub- nounce its group brought home Sophomores went to Dallas on Elementary Principal Kathy lic Schools Superintendent the Best All Around trophy July 6; juniors traveled to San Wellington, Kennedy Brown. Steven Crawford, Kennedy for the second year in a row. Antonio on July 11, seniors Brown. Several Chickasaw Foundation went to South Padre on July 18; Upward Bound students won and Bridge students traveled to Kirk Perry, Pickett Center School Superintendent Patsy individual and team medals Durango, Colorado on August West, Johnna R. Walker. and awards in many different 1. Each trip was planned to be competitions. Congratulations both educational and exciting to all the students for doing an for everyone. outstanding job! The Chickasaw Foundation On June 29 the founda- Upward Bound and Upward tion hosted its annual Up- Bound Math/Science programs ward Bound Awards Banquet. serve over 150 high school Kirk Perry, Stonewall Schools Teachers chose a best student students in 23 schools within Superintendent Kevin Flow- and a most improved student the Chickasaw Nation. For ers, Johnna R. Walker, Ken- nedy Brown. to receive an award for each more information, call 580- Kennedy Brown, Roff Schools Johnna R. Walker, Latta Pub- Superintendent Ron Brown, lic Schools Superintendent subject area. The teachers had 371-9903. Johnna R. Walker. Cliff Johnson. August 2005 Chickasaw Times 23 ‘Its About Money’ Chickasaw interns important to future tribal success nesses. Bank2 is also doing its customer service. For example, Nation’s efforts in developing Bank2 is a growing $75 million part to develop future business he has actually worked directly and training our talented young full service financial institution leaders at our tribe. with prospective home mort- Chickasaws. That is an invest- with its headquarters in Okla- One of our brightest and most gage customers in assisting them ment that is not only the right homa City, OK. Bank2 is owned promising young Chickasaw during the application process thing to do but one which will and operated by the Chickasaw interns is Chris Moody. Chris and working with the customers pay dividends back to the tribe Nation. It’s About Money, is has been at Bank2 for well over to get their loans closed. for many years to come. published monthly by Bank2, as a year now and has played an In addition Chris has taken on J.D. Colbert serves as Ex- a financial service to members increasingly larger role in help- many special projects here at ecutive Vice President, Native of the Chickasaw Nation. ing Bank2 to succeed. Chris Bank2. Among some of his more American Services at Bank2. will begin his junior year at OU notable accomplishments, Chris J.D. Colbert this fall. He works for us here at has assisted Bank2 in landing Count of Voters by District Bank2 on a fulltime basis during at least one $1 million deposit By J.D. COLBERT the summer and puts in about relationship, he has played a key Panola 1,321 Pontotoc 8,723 Providing opportunities to 10 hours per week during the role in developing a database of Pickens 5,915 Tishomingo 4,407 develop and train future Chicka- school year. American Indian-owned busi- 20,366 saw business leaders is part and Chris’s duties have evolved nesses here in Oklahoma and parcel of what we do at our to where he is now very active has helped to market Bank2 Voters Chart by Districts various Chickasaw Nation busi- in direct customer contact and products and services at various seminars and conferences. Chris has even helped us to recruit other Chickasaw interns here at Bank2. PV Council merging with Purcell Chris comes from a family with a record of service to the The Chickasaw Council meetings they may call Pau- Chickasaw Nation. For exam- of Pauls Valley has decided line Rodke to arrange a ride, ple, his aunt, Cheri Bellefeuille- Free Health Screening In Sulphur to merge with the Purcell 405-484-7219. Eldred, currently serves as Chief Chickasaw Council, meeting The Purcell Council has Justice of the Chickasaw Nation SULPHUR, Okla. - If you Sulphur Expo Center, 4000 W. on the fourth Tuesday of each very good programs and often Supreme Court. We at Bank2 are are 18 years old or older, Highway 7 in Sulphur. month at 7 PM. have one or more legislators not the only ones to recognize have a family member with The screening is sponsored Hereafter there will be no reporting on new activities of Chris’s potential and accom- diabetes, high blood pressure by the National Kidney Foun- more meetings at the Pauls the Chickasaw Nation. They plishments. Chris was recently or chronic kidney failure, or if dation of Oklahoma in as- Valley Chamber of Com- usually serve refreshments, honored by University of Okla- you have high blood pressure sociation with the Chickasaw merce meeting room except therefore the Garvin County homa president David Boren as or diabetes, you are invited Nation. for special meetings that may people should contribute to the OU’s “Sophomore of the Year” to participate in a free health For more information, call be called in the future. refreshment table, also. for 2005. That is quite an honor screening. Freda Ozbirn at (580) 622- The Purcell Council has For more information about considering that there are over The Kidney Early Evaluation 2888. been kind enough to invite the Chickasaw activities in Garvin 5,000 sophomores at OU. Program (KEEP) screening Contributed by Kerri McDon- Garvin County Indian people County, you may call Pauline We at Bank2 are pleased will be conducted August 15 ald, tribal media relations. to their meetings. If anyone Rodke, 405-484-7219. to be a part of the Chickasaw from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the would like to car pool to their

Summer Youth Chi Ka Sha Reunion Enjoying the reunion participant

Angela Wheeler Michael Stick, front with ball in sticks, prepares Angela Wheeler is the Chicka- to score as his teammates block the opponents Lynie Richardson, center, visits with attendees saw Nation Summer Youth for him at the recent Chi Ka Sha Reunion. Also at the 8th Annual Chi Ka Sha Annual Reunion participant for the Chickasaw pictured are Brandon Stephens, Thirkiel Wed- at Kullihoma about traditional dress and ribbon Foundation this year. Angela is low, Micah Tiger and Jordan (Chubba) Stick. shirt making. Also pictured is Theea Stephens, hard working and a pleasure to They are the grandsons of Lynie Richardson. seated. have in the office. 24 Chickasaw Times August 2005 Pride in Homeownership Yard Contest May 2005 winners Two homes from each leg- islative district were chosen to receive the Legislative Award. The Legislative Award entitles the homeowner to a certificate and a free month’s rent. The Lt. Governor’s Award is then selected from the Legisla- tive Award winners. The Lt. Governor’s Award is a $50 Wal Mart gift card. The Lt. Gover- nor’s Award winner for May 2005 is Billy Duckworth. The contest will run from May through August and all active participants in the Homeowners Billy Duckworth - Panola/Tishomingo District Joe Beshirs - Panola/Tishomingo District Program are eligible to enter by calling (580) 421-8855. The four Lt. Governor’s winners will be eligible for the Governor’s award of a $250.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card.

John Lindsey - Pickens District

Curtis Hughey - Pontotoc District Food distribution process explained in home visits Chickasaw Nation Food discuss any questions that cli- rights and responsibilities and Distribution Ada Site Supervi- ents may have. Harjo says that 501 Regulations mandated by sor Sandy Harjo began making the book is a good tool that aids USDA to each client. Harjo home visits in February 2005 to him in helping people to under- closes each visit by asking the discuss the Chickasaw Nation stand how to utilize Chickasaw client if they were well treated Food Distribution Program Nation programs. The book by all Nutrition Services staff and other Chickasaw Nation also provides him with contact members and asks for any programs and services with ac- information that he can easily suggestions or ideas that they tive participants. Harjo visits relay to the client. may have to improve services. approximately 24 clients per Harjo also discusses the Each visit takes approximately month within the Chickasaw monthly Nutrition Services cal- 30-45 minutes. Nation service area. endar with clients and explains The process begins by noti- the hours of operation Courtney Cook - Pontotoc District fying clients through the mail for each store. Harjo also that Harjo will be visiting explains the shopping them. Harjo also makes a cour- list and the many food tesy call to each client prior to choices that are avail- his visits to remind them of the able to each participant. upcoming visit and to ensure Harjo feels that slowing that they have no objections down and taking time to to the visit. The main goal of go over the list step by this process is to put clients at step helps clients better ease and provide them with the understand the program opportunity to learn about the and their options. For Food Distribution Program and example, many clients other services offered by the are not aware that they Chickasaw Nation. can make multiple visits Harjo takes a Chickasaw to the FDP stores in- Nation Programs and Services stead of picking up all of book with him to each visit their groceries at once. so that he is well equipped to Harjo also explains the Jesse McGee - Pickens District August 2005 Chickasaw Times 25 Beyond the Divide: Chickasaw-Choctaw Warfare By RICHARD GREEN In one type, the people are Chickasaws separately from the prolonged attacks or pitched ration occurred in the mists of migrating from the west. But four “constituent groups” that battles, these numbers seem time, long before 1700. But, the Contributing Writer this migration story has at least she identified by geographic re- exaggerated, especially con- division could have happened two versions, Dr. Kidwell says. gions as coming together to form sidering that they fit a pattern more recently, perhaps only a “In one, a quarrel between the the Choctaw confederacy before of exaggeration. For example, century or two before the con- Chickasaw Migration brothers Chata and Chiksa led the turn of the 18th century. Ac- French soldier Henri de Tonti stituent groups—postulated by The Chickasaws and Choc- to the split between them and cording to recent archaeological claimed to have seen English- Pat Galloway and others—that taws once were one people, ac- their respective followers. In evidence (not yet confirmed), men leading 400 Chickasaws formed the Choctaw people cording to the Chickasaw migra- another, they were separated the Chickasaws in1650 were on their way to attack Choctaws. came together. tion story. This understanding is during a storm.” living in distinct settlements in Even less likely, the governor This could presume Chicka- common to the accounts of Eng- These versions seem to have the Tupelo area at least 60 miles of French Louisiana, Bienville, saw kinship ties with only a lish trader James Adair in 1775 originated in the 19th century. An north of the Choctaws. reported in 1705 that the English portion of the Choctaw. Greg and the 20th century Chickasaw 18th century migration account Chickasaw Genesis? led 3,000 Indians against Choc- O’Brien cites archaeological activist, Jess Humes. There are does not name the brothers. How much before 1650 is taw villages, which they found evidence that the Chickasaws other versions in between. They What could that mean? Dr. Greg unknown because no European abandoned. and Chakchiumas were tied to all involve people making a O’Brien of the University of trade goods dated before then Embellishments notwithstand- the Imoklashas, the first ethnic lengthy journey from the west, Southern Mississippi says that have been uncovered at the sites, ing, colonial records indicate division that supposedly settled following a sacred leaning pole, the names, Chikasa and Chata— and archaeologists have no reli- that by 1700—the next time the the Choctaw homeland. The and a complication that resolves linked as they were in the later able way to date Indian-made tribes are linked after they went second major ethnic division when the people split into two versions—may have reflected a material in relatively small in- their separate ways—they were identified by O’Brien were the groups. “regional pan-Indian identity in crements of time. Moreover, no mortal enemies. They would Inhulahtas, thought to be de- In the Chickasaw versions, the early 19th century as a way to one has rendered a Chickasaw continue to war against one an- scended from the residents of one group stays put at the behest counter talk of Removal.” genesis comparable to Gallo- other intermittently for another the Mississippian chiefdom of of a leader named Chata. The In the other origin story men- way’s Choctaw Genesis. 60 years. Moundville (near Tuscaloosa) other, much smaller group, fol- tioned by Dr. Kidwell, the peo- We do know from the de Chickasaw-Choctaw Links and later allied with the French lows his twin brother, Chikasa, ple emerged from a 25-foot high Soto chroniclers that the Span- Why did this warfare start, against the British and Chicka- as they continue heading east. earthen mound, Nanih Waiya, ish expedition encountered when the similarity of their lan- saws. Was this a simple yet profound located in east central Missis- Chickasaws in 1540, though guages and their oral histories Scholars, such as Galloway, difference of opinion on this sippi. The words often are trans- the location is unknown. Some suggest that they shared a com- O’Brien and James T. Carson one matter? A case of sibling lated as “sloping or leaning hill,” Tupelo artifact collectors cite mon ancestry? English official agree that the Chickasaws were rivalry? Or had the seeds for or “mother mound.” Another circumstantial evidence suggest- Thomas Nairne described one more closely related to the In- the split already been planted, source says the words mean ing an area southwest of Tupelo, possible way in a 1708 letter: dians, identified as Imoklashas possibly through differences “place of creation.” And indeed but still in Lee County; others, “Upon some disgust, or other by O’Brien, that settled in the among clans? it was in the Choctaw story, in such as Galloway, write that the reason, 2 Leading men lead out Nanih Waiya area (original Before these highly spiritual which the tribe emerged from site is probably 60 miles south [from the original village, A] Choctaw homeland) than the people separated, a prophet may the mound. Like the Chickasaw near Columbus, MS. Colonies of 30 or 40 fameiles Inhulahtas or the Six Town have foreseen the eventual war- story, the Choctaw story also has Wherever the Chickasaws Each and sattle [settle] 2 New Choctaws (a later arriving third fare between them, and warned variations. In one, the people were living, we know that well Villages,” which Nairne labeled ethnic group) from the south that it would be caused by a emerged from a cave near Nanih before 1700 they were adopting, B and C. The residents of B and east. greedy and hateful alien race. Waiya; in another, the Choctaws and more particularly, enslaving and C respect the chiefs of the If it’s true that the Chickasaws Such a premonition would have were the fourth tribe to material- members of other tribes. This original village, A, “but as for and a group of Choctaws had added even more distress to the ize from the mound, following was a traditional Southeastern authority they look on their own common ancestors, this could parting. the Muscogees (Creeks), Chero- Indian custom of exacting clan Village to be independentÖand explain an enduring mystery: Whatever, that moment of kees and Chickasaws. Along revenge and, if needed, bol- free to manage their affairs as How some Chickasaws and separation marked the emer- those lines, an 18th century stering populations. Although best pleases themselvesÖIf the Choctaws could carry on good gence of two distinct peoples. Creek chief, Malachi, referred enslaving was a practice that removeall be but a small way, relations in certain villages in Before they split up, the mi- to his people as the “elder broth- predated European contact, they continue one nation and between the cycles of violence grants had a name we will never ers” of the Chickasaws, the English agents, in particular, manage their matters in concert, from 1700 to 1760. know. Afterward, they adopted younger brothers. provided trade incentives to ac- but if by some quarrelÖthey Villages Abandoned or De- the names of their respective Another Choctaw origin story celerate and expand it. remove a great way they by stroyed? leaders and became the Choc- cited by Mississippi Choctaw ar- At the dawn of the 18th centu- degrees alter their Language and Since at least the 1690s, the taws and Chickasaws. chaeologist Ken Carleton, links ry, the Chickasaws’ main target become another people.” Chickasaws had been raiding When the division occurred the first two stories. A prophet was the Choctaw. It isn’t known Could Nairne have been refer- is a mystery that will never be leads the migration to Nanih when the Chickasaws began ring to the Chickasaw-Choctaw solved. But the point is that the Waiya, which was the people’s raiding Choctaw settlements division? See Chickasaw-Choctaw break up was permanent. new home until they separated for slaves, but it probably cor- Many, if not most, people warfare, page 27 Choctaw Views into two groups, one following responded to when the English assume that the migration sepa- As you might expect, Choc- Chata, the other Chikasa. began arming the Chickasaws, Complete taws see their origin somewhat In a Choctaw chronology, somewhere between 1680 and Chiropractic Care differently. Clara Sue Kidwell, Mississippi Choctaw tribal his- 1695. According to turn-of-the- “A Chickasaw Tribal a Choctaw and director of the torian Bob Ferguson cites the 18th-century French reports, the University of Oklahoma Native belief that before contact with Chickasaws had captured 500 Member” American Studies Program, Europeans, the Choctaws were Choctaws and killed 1,800; the Medicare, Most Insurances Accepted! notes that Choctaw origin sto- divided into four provinces, and Chickasaws lost 800 persons 204 E. Main. • Tishomingo, Okla. ries are of two sorts. She cites that the Chickasaws “would themselves while raiding and the work of ethnologist John have reasonably constituted a being raided. Office Hours: Swanton who reviewed the early northern Choctaw district.” But Given the Southeastern In- Mon. thur Fri. - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;Sat. Appointments Only literature and interviewed Choc- in her book, Choctaw Genesis, dians’ style of quick-hitting (580) 371-2227 taws early in the 20th century. Dr. Patricia Galloway treats the raids rather than engaging in 26 Chickasaw Times August 2005 Minutes, continued from page 2 Ms. Hartman asked for an up- NEW BUSINESS (Comments nity Council. He also encour- Clinic. Chickasaw Tribal Legisla- date on land acquisition for the from Citizens) aged the Legislature to create a AGENDA ITEM #8 ture Duncan area. Dr. Goforth Parker Mr. James Humes invited the Chickasaw Warrior Society for ADJOURNMENT Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, stated the Nation is searching candidates running for office the Chickasaw veterans. The Legislative Session ad- Recording Secretary for a large track of land so the to speak at a forum hosted by Mr. Mike Watson commented journed at 9:45 a.m. Chickasaw Tribal Legisla- facilities can be consolidated the Oklahoma City Commu- on problems his family has Respectfully Submitted, Judy ture into one area. They were look- experienced at the Ardmore Goforth Parker, Secretary ing for property located between continued from page 6 Marlow and Duncan in order to Resolutions, service both areas. Dr. Goforth more or less. Compensation is Requested By: Linda Briggs, Chairman Court Development Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Parker concluded her report. waived due to the Chickasaw Chairperson Ad Hoc Committee Woods, Linda Briggs EDUCATION COMMITTEE Nation’s contribution to the Presented By: Holly Easter- Presented By: Tim Colbert, Permanent Resolution Num- REPORT by Chairman Wanda roads project. ling, Chairman Ethics Ad Hoc Chairman Court Development ber 22-018 Blackwood Scott Requested by:Bill Anoatubby, Committee Ad Hoc Committee Amendments to Title 6, Chap- Ms. Wanda Blackwood Scott Governor Yes votes: Melvin Burris, Scott Yes votes: Beth Alexander, ter 3 of the Chickasaw Nation encouraged students to apply Presented by: Judy Goforth Colbert, Tim Colbert, Holly Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Code for scholarships as soon as pos- Parker, Chairman Land Devel- Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, (Rights of Majority) sible. opment Committee McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- Explanation: This resolution HEALTH CARE COMMIT- Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- provides rules and procedures TEE REPORT by Chairman Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, Woods, Linda Briggs forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood for the District Court enabling Mary Jo Green Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, No votes: Beth Alexander, Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve it to confer rights of majority Ms. Green reported the com- Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- Donna Hartman, Wilson Sea- Woods, Linda Briggs to persons under eighteen (18) mittee met with the Health Care man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- wright Permanent Resolution Num- years of age in certain situations Administrator, Mr. Bill Lance. forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Permanent Resolution Num- ber 22-017 and upon certain procedures. He gave an update of the health Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve ber 22-013 Amendments to Title 6, Chap- The Chickasaw Supreme Court care services. Woods, Linda Briggs Amendments to Title 16, ter 6, Article D, Section 6- has approved this resolution. Ms. Hartman asked for infor- General Resolution Number Chapter 2, Section 16-204 of the 304.22 Requested By: T i m mation regarding funding issues 22-065 Chickasaw Nation Code of the Chickasaw Nation Colbert, Chairman Court Devel- on Medicare and Medicaid in Right-of-Way Easement in (Legislative Ethics Ad Hoc Code opment Ad Hoc Committee Indian Country. Ms. Green McClain County Committee) (Termination of Parental Presented By: Tim Colbert, stated she would attempt to get Explanation: This resolu- Explanation: The resolution Rights) Chairman Court Development the information requested. tion authorizes and approves creates a permanent Select Com- Explanation: This resolution Ad Hoc Committee HISTORICAL AND CUL- a highway right-of-way for mittee designated the “Legisla- amends the Code of the Chicka- As amended TURAL COMMITTEE RE- the construction of a roadway tive Ethics Select Committee” saw Nation to provide better Yes votes: Beth Alexander, PORT by Chairman Scott Col- on property belonging to the by adopting language to be definitions of circumstances Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, bert Chickasaw Nation described as: codified at Title 16, Chapter 2, when the District Court may Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling No report a tract of land located in the S/2 Section 16-204. terminate parental rights. The Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- COURT DEVELOPMENT of the SE/4 of Section 3, Town- Requested By: Holly East- Chickasaw Supreme Court has man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- AD HOC COMMITTEE RE- ship 9 North, Range 4, West of erling, Chairman Legislative approved this resolution. forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood PORT by Chairman Tim Col- the Indian Meridian, McClain Ethics Ad Hoc Committee Requested By:Tim Colbert, Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve bert County, Oklahoma, containing Presented By: Holly East- Chairman Court Development Woods, Linda Briggs Permanent Resolution Num- 1.18 acre, more or less. Com- erling, Chairman Legislative Ad Hoc Committee ber 22-015, Amendments to pensation is waived due to the Ethics Ad Hoc Committee Presented By: Tim Colbert, Title 16, Chapter 2, Section 16- Chickasaw Nation’s contribu- Yes votes: Melvin Burris, Chairman Court Development 205 of the Chickasaw Nation tion to the roads project. Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Hol- Ad Hoc Committee Code (Rules on Legislation) Requested by: Bill Anoatubby, ly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Yes votes: Beth Alexander, This resolution performs a Governor Donna Hartman, Dean Mc- Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, housekeeping chore by amend- Presented by: Judy Goforth Manus, Judy Goforth Parker, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling ing a reference to the CFR Parker, Chairman Land Devel- Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wil- Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- Court to read “the courts of the opment Committee son Seawright, Steve Woods, man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- Chickasaw Nation.” Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood A motion was made by Mr. Melvin Burris, Scott Colbert, No votes: Beth Alexander Scott Colbert to approve PR22- Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Permanent Resolution Num- Brown family reunion Aug. 5 015. The motion was seconded Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- ber 22-016 by Dr. Goforth Parker. man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- Amendments to Title 6, Chap- In Loving Memory of the Members voting yes: forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood ter 1 of the Chickasaw Nation late Otto and Lillie (Martin) Beth Alexander, Melvin Bur- Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Code Brown, a family reunion has ris, Scott Colbert, Woods, Linda Briggs (Marriage Ceremony Act) been organized in their honor. Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Permanent Resolution Num- Explanation: This resolution The festivities will take place Mary Jo Green, Donna Hart- ber 22-012 establishes the Marriage Cer- on Friday, August 5, 2005 man, Dean McManus, Judy Go- Amendments to Title 16, emony Act of 2005 pursuant to through Sunday, August 7, 2005 at the home of the Brown forth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Chapter 2 of the Chickasaw which the Judges and Justices of Generation 1607 Lighthouse Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Nation Code the Chickasaw Nation and mem- Road, Ardmore, OK 73401- Woods, Linda Briggs (Rules on Legislation) bers of the clergy may perform 8852. If you have any questions 13 yes votes Explanation: This resolution marriages within the jurisdic- concerning this event, please The motion to approve PR22- amends those sections of Title tion of the Chickasaw Nation. contact Cheryl Renee (Brown) 015 carried unanimously. 16, Chapter 2 that describe the The resolution also amends the Hansbrough at (816) 795-0127 Mr. Tim Colbert concluded process for consideration of pro- application and filing fees for or email Sandra D. Pickens at his report. posed legislation by the Tribal marriage licenses. [email protected] Otto and Lillie Brown AGENDA ITEM #7 Legislature. Requested By: Tim Colbert, August 2005 Chickasaw Times 27 Chickasaw-Choctaw warfare, continued from page 25 Choctaw villages—with English to attack and so they decided to James Atkinson, Splendid communication London in 1775). supplied arms—primarily to relocate. Their vulnerability was Land, Splendid People, (Tus- Beverly Nelson, personal Steve Cook, Julian Riley capture Indians to trade to the not only geographic. Because caloosa, AL: University of Ala- communication and Buddy Palmer, “Historic English in exchange for more the attackers presumably had no bama Press, 2004). Bob Ferguson, Choctaw Chro- Chickasaw Village Locations,” arms. The English needed slave kinship ties to their targets they James T.Carson, Searching for nology, Mississippi Choctaw 1980 unpublished paper, and labor in their Caribbean sugar- were perfectly free to dispatch the Bright Path, (Lincoln, NE: website. individual personal communica- cane fields and the Chickasaws as many of these Chickasaws as University of Nebraska Press, Ken Carleton, untitled essay, tions from Cook and Riley. needed arms to survive against they could. 1997). Mississippi Choctaw website their enemies. According to The kinship distinction still Greg O’Brien, Choctaws in Charles Hudson, The South- French documents, the Chicka- was observed into the 1730s. a Revolutionary Age, 1750- eastern Indians, (Knoxville, saws were successful because French Governor Bienville 1830, (Lincoln: University of TN: University of Tennessee the quality and quantity of wanted to attack Chickasaw vil- Nebraska Press, 2002). Press, 1975). English arms was far superior lages harboring the Natchez. But Alexander Moore, editor, James Adair, History of Amer- to what France could supply to his Choctaw allies led the French Nairne’s Muskhogean Journals, ican Indians, (first published in their Indian allies. army to three other Chickasaw (Jackson, MS: University Press Other factors aided the Chick- villages, Ackia, Apeony and of Mississippi, 1988). asaws. Choctaw retaliation Chukafalaya and insisted that John Swanton, “Social and CHICKASAW ANNUAL typically also came via small they be attacked first. Why? Religious Beliefs of the Chicka- surprise raids. Southeastern In- Because those Choctaws knew saw Indians,” 44th Annual Re- MEETING & FESTIVAL dians didn’t attack one another that the three villages housed port of the Bureau of American en masse, mainly because it some of the Chickasaws who Ethnology, (Washington, D.C.: September 24 was their practice to minimize had abandoned their Coonewah Government Printing Office, war-related casualties. Finally, and Chiwapa ridge villages, 1928). - though the Choctaws were by far and revenge was still on their Clara Sue Kidwell, personal October 2, 2005 numerically superior, those with minds. ancestral ties to the Chickasaws By the 1740s, when the Chick- likely would not seek revenge on asaws had consolidated into behalf of tribal members without only one settlement area, Old ancestral ties to them. Kinship Town, the kinship distinctions normally trumped tribal ties, ac- were harder—though not impos- cording to both tribal members sible—to recognize. Historians and anthropologists. most often ascribe the Choctaw Moreover, the Choctaws, with Civil War of the late 1740s to a French agitation and arms, pre- pro-English and a pro-French sumably counter-attacked only faction fighting it out. But the the villages of Chickasaws who influence of kin ties between had been raiding their villages. the Chickasaw and some Choc- But if French records were not taw, even after a half century of grossly exaggerated, the Choc- European contact, should not taws may have been persuaded be minimized. With the murder by their French allies to escalate of the English allied Choctaw these counter-attacks consider- chief Red Shoe, the pro-French ably, not just to exact revenge, Choctaws were firmly in con- but to vanquish the Chickasaw trol, and they were probably raiders. In the winter of 1722- making little if any distinction 23, according to French records, in their Chickasaw targets dur- Choctaw warriors destroyed ing the long, lethal siege of the three Chickasaw villages. 1750s. Though the French doubtless With the essential aid of arms exaggerated battlefield reports, from South Carolina and Geor- there is archaeological evidence gia, the Chickasaws success- that most of these Chickasaw fully defended their homeland villages located closest to the until 1763, when France sold its Choctaws, on ridges overlook- colony, Louisiana, to Spain. The ing Chiwapa and Coonewah pro-French Choctaws had lost creeks in modern southwestern their ally, and the few post-1760 Lee Count, had been abandoned incursions against the Chicka- before 1725. The question is, saws were likely based on set- were the villages burned to the tling old and private scores. ground before or after they were ***** abandoned. Bibliography I believe it was the latter. To Alan Gallay, The Indian Slave attack and destroy three well- Trade (New Haven, CT: Yale fortified Chickasaw villages University Press, 2002). would require major full-scale Patricia Galloway, Choctaw attacks waged by Europeans Genesis, (Lincoln, NE: Univer- but not Southeastern Indians. sity of Nebraska Press, 1995). It is much more likely that the Mary Ann Wells, Native Land, Chickasaws decided that the (Jackson, MS: University Press villages were just too vulnerable of Mississippi, 1994). 28 Obituaries August 2005 Oklahoma. dancing and pandas. She was enjoyed cooking, sewing, fish- Daniel Vernon He was the grandson of Ella a friend to everyone who knew Virgie James ing and always helping others, and Will Colley and was a her, and was involved in a especially the ill. Liddell, III proud member of the Chickasaw Chickasaw genealogy project. Virgie “Granny” James, 92, She is survived by her daugh- Nation. They are survived by their died May 1, 2005. She was born ter, Ellen Chapman of Con- Daniel Vernon Liddell, III, He lived in San Bernardino for parents of the home; two March 12, 1913 to Oscie and Ida nerville; a sister, Leora Sealy of 54, of Livingston, Montana, the last 58 years. He was a World brothers, Gabriel Jacome and (Ned) Collins at Connerville, Roff, Okla., two grandchildren, died June 12, 2005. Memorial War II Army veteran, a member Joaquin Jacome, both of the Okla. six great-grandchildren; and six services were June 25, 2005 at of the United Brotherhood home; paternal grandparents, Services were May 5, 2005 great-great-grandchildren. Livingston. of Carpenters and Joiners of Melvin and Kathleen Stoner at Blue Baptist Church, Con- She was preceded in death Mr. Liddell was born September America Local Union 944 for of Duncan, Okla., and Joaquin nerville, with interment in Seely by her husband, “Buck” James; 16, 1950 in Gladewater, Texas to over 50 years and a member of and Gloria Jacome of Sonora, Cemetery, Connerville. parents, Oscie and Ida Collins; the late Daniel Vernon Liddell, the Faternal Order of Eagles, Calif.; maternal grandparents, She attended the Chilocco brothers, Leroy “Bigboy” Col- Jr., and Vera Liddell. He was the San Bernardino. Francisco and Victoria Galaviz School for girls and graduated lins, Andrew Alexander and grandson of the late Minnie Keel He was preceded in death of Durango, Mexico; great- from Carter Seminary, Ardmore, Russell “Rusty” Alexander; sis- Liddell, an original enrollee and by his wife, Pauline; and two grandparents, Marion Overton Okla. ters, Opal Poe, Delilia Johnson, full-blood Chickasaw. brothers, James and Donner. Whitfield of Comanche, Okla., She and C.B. “Buck” James Lizzie Columbus, and Pearline Mr. Liddell graduated from He is survived by his wife, and Genevieve “Kitty” Pipin were married in Ada, Okla., in Carter; one grandchild, Steve Gladewater High School and Ava; a son; three daughters; of Hayward, Calif.; and many, 1950. She worked many years Columbus; nephews, Jody Poe, attended Kilgore College, two step-sons; three sisters; a many aunts, uncles, cousins as a nurse. She was a life-long John Collins and Wayne Reed; Kilgore, Texas and Stephen brother; 18 grandchildren; and and Vanessa’s boyfriend, Kevin resident of Connerville and a son-in-law, Elzie Chapman; and P. Austin State University, many great and great-great- Bob. member of Blue Baptist Church. brother-in-law, Emerson Sealy. Nacogdoches, Texas. He also grandchildren. They were preceded in death She was an active member of the studied life drawing at Texas by great-grandparents. Connerville Senior Site where A&M. she did volunteer service. She He was a professional artist and actor. He was a professional A Message From Heaven illustrator for the Native Vanessa Azu- Elmay Walton I still hear the songs, I still see the lights, I still feel your American book series entitle love every single night, I still share your hopes and All of California Native American cena Jacome and Alexander your care’s, I’ll even remind you to please say your prayers, Tribes, written by Mary Boule’. I just want to tell you, your still make me proud, you stand Some of his sculpture found Maximillion Elmay Walton Alexander, head and shoulders above a little crowd, Keep trying each its way as a gift to former 83, Dallas, formerly of Stone- moment to stay in his grace. I came before you to help set CNN CEO Ted Turner. An 8’ Andres Overton wall, Okla., died July 1, 205. your place, You don’t have to be perfect all of the time, He x 10’ mural depicting buffalo Services were July 5, 2005. forgives you the slip if you continue the climb, To my family stampeding across Puget Burial followed in Red Springs Jacome and friends please be thankful today, I’m still close behind Sound was commissioned by a Cemetery. you in a new special way, To my children, I love you all restaurant in Ruston, Wash. He Vanessa Azucena Jacome, She was born Aug. 20, 1921 in was a skilled “brain” tanner and Stonewall to Holmes and Millie dearly so please don’t shed a tear. Cause I’m spending my 15, and Maximillion Andres birthday with Jesus this year. craftsman of Native American Overton Jacome, 9, of Ardmore, Johnson Walton. She attended artifacts having produced school at Carter Seminary and In Loving Memory of: Bonnie Clark Brown August 22, Okla., went to be with the Lord 1932- September 10, 2003. parfleches, traditional shirts, together, May 28, 2005 at moved to Dallas in 1958. dresses, moccasins, sinnue Gainesville, Texas. She married Sando B. Alex- backed bows and arrows. A prayer service was June 2, ander in 1944. He died Aug. Mr. Liddell’s background 2005 at Griffin Funeral Home, 24, 1969. included stints as a commercial Ardmore with funeral services Mrs. Alexander was an assem- fisherman in Alaska, wild land conducted June 3, 2005 at First bly line worker on semi-con- fire fighter in Yellowstone Baptist Church, Ardmore with ductors for Texas Instruments National Park, ranch foreman Randy Thompson officiating. until her retirement. She was a and carpenter. Burial took place at Hillcrest member of Red Springs Meth- He is survived by a daughter, Memorial Park. odist Church and a member of Lily Talula Liddell of Vanessa was born January the Chickasaw Nation. Bordentown, N.J.; his mother, 2, 1990, and Maximillion was She is survived by three sons, Vera Liddell of Gladewater; born March 28, 1996, both in Homer Shields, Oklahoma City, sisters, Margaret Pevehouse of Decatur, Texas to Victor and Jerry Dale Shields, Dallas, and Dallas, and Ellen L. Walyus Carmela Jacome. Michael Eugene Demarrias, of Weatherford, Texas; and Maximillion was a member of Dallas; eight grandchildren, a brother, Keel Liddell of Many Nations Baptist Church. and many great and great-great- Gladewater. He loved to play basketball, grandchildren. run and won several first-place Bearers were Jerry Carrier, ribbons in school. He liked to Tommy Edwards, Deon May- dance and sing, even if he didn’t lin, Jerry Shields and Michael know the words to the song. He Demarrias. George L. Hop- loved to draw. Vanessa was also a member of Many Nations Baptist Church kins and was very active in the youth George L. Hopkins, 86, of San group. She was her mother’s Bernardino, Calif., died April best friend and loved playing 6, 2005 after a lengthy illness. games with her. She also liked He was born Nov. 18, 1918 at volleyball, music, singing,