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Serving 127,838 Choctaws Worldwide www.choctawnation.com October 2001 Issue Council authorizes donation to victims Choctaw Tribal Councilmem- bers met in special session on Tribe raises September 19 to consider several Council Bills including one to aid over $71,000 victims of the September 11 trag- edies. The approved bill allocates Chief Gregory E. Pyle has $20,000 from Gaming and Gen- announced that the Choctaw eral Funds to assist the many vic- Nation has raised over $71,000 tims and family members of vic- to contribute to the victims and tims affected by the Attack on families of those affected by the America. tragedies of September 11, Other bills approved included: 2001. • Authorizing Choctaw Man- All travel plazas owned and agement Development Corpora- operated by the tribe donated tion, a SBA certified 8(a) corpo- 100% of their profits from gaso- ration, to obtain financing not to line and diesel sales for one Chief Gregory E. Pyle presents plaques to the two Outstanding Choctaw Elders of 2001, Bill Amos and exceed $750,000. week, raising $20,884.15. Juanita Jefferson. • Employment of water study Choctaw Nation Gaming specialists if needed to aid in ne- centers played special games, gotiations with the State of Okla- earning $10,000 in proceeds to homa over water rights in south- go toward disaster relief, em- Outstanding elders are honored ployees made personal dona- east and southern Oklahoma. Outstanding Choctaw elders Randle Durant of Bobb is a former were chosen for the year 2001. • Mechanical site preparation tions totalling about $9,389.74, More Photos were honored at a banquet held District #6. He is Tribal Council- Amos is a World War II and Viet- on tribal land near Hartshorne and CM/SE donated $10,000, on Page 3 at the Choctaw Inn at Durant. a Tribal Council person for Push- nam veteran, and is retired from Tuskahoma. Choctaw Racing donated Chief Gregory E. Pyle presented member and a vet- mataha County. Tinker Field with 30 years of ser- In regular session on October $1,500, and the Tribal Council and Chief agreed to allocate awards to those selected as Out- eran of World War II. He earned Ms. Perry lives in District #8, vice. 13, Councilmembers approved $20,000 of tribal funds to assist standing Elders for the years numerous awards and honors while and is the volunteer site coordi- He is now employed at the the purchase of six new buses for with the relief effort. This is a 1999, 2000 and 2001. He also in the service, and later worked for nator for the District #9 Se- Choctaw Nation Travel Plaza in the Head Start Program. total of $71,773.89. gave awards of recognition to the Indian Health Service. nior Citizen Program. She has Broken Bow and says he enjoys The Choctaw Nation will “God has blessed our tribe the nominees. The Outstanding Choctaw El- been employed with the tribe for sharing his garden with his eld- match the $122,673 provided by with the ability to sponsor these Nominations are based on all ders for 2000 were Bertram Bobb 24 years and drives to Durant erly neighbors. the Administration for Children, fundraising efforts, and I pray Nutrition Centers having the op- of District #7 and Judith Perry of each day from her hometown of Jefferson currently serves as a Youth and Families/HSB/AIPB that He will bless America and portunity to select people to rep- District #8. Boswell. She is a charter mem- Tribal Judge and is chairperson for the purchase of the buses with its citizens,” said Chief Pyle. resent their respective Districts. Rev. Bobb is a Navy veteran of ber of the Oklahoma Indian of the Choctaw Health Care Au- See COUNCIL on Page 3 Once the nominations are re- World War II, being honored with Council on Aging and is also ac- thority. She retired after 30 years ceived, a committee is formed numerous awards. He is the tive in the Salvation Army and of service with Indian Health Ser- to review all biographies and founder of Christian Indian Min- United Way. vice. Veterans make the final selections. istries, Inc., and currently serves Bill Amos of District #1 and Jefferson has received many The 1999 Outstanding Elder is as the Choctaw Nation Chaplain. Juanita Jefferson of District #3 See ELDERS on Page 3 Ceremony EOSC hosts annual GED graduation planned Chief Gregory E. Pyle offered congratulations to the 84 GED gradu- dent of EOSC announced that a special perk is also offered to the Choctaw veterans will be honored on Saturday, November 10 at ates of the Choctaw Nation-sponsored program this year. Ceremo- GED graduates from his college. “A one thousand dollar scholar- Tushka Homma with a ceremony and lunch. Chief Gregory E. Pyle and nies were held at Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) in Wil- ship will be given to any of you who want to attend EOSC.” Major General Leroy Sisco are among the speakers on the agenda for the program that will begin at 11 a.m. at the Choctaw War Memorial. burton to mark the tremendous accomplishment of passing their GED There are four on-going GED classes during the year. Each class All veterans who have submitted their photograph and/or informa- course. lasts approximately 13 weeks, with emphasis placed on writing, gram- tion regarding their time in the service will be featured in a special book “The Adult Education program set a new record in numbers of mar and math. Students who need extra help are provided a tutor in that has been published by the tribe to document their individual sto- graduates this year,” said Director Linda Tyler. She praised the stu- areas needed. ries. dents and also thanked the GED instructors, Jodie Dunn and Charles Those students who have dropped out of school have now been Chief Pyle said that he looked forward to the event each year and Thompson, for their hard work and dedication. given the opportunity to pick up and move on with their lives. A enjoyed meeting all of the men and women who had dedicated a part of Chief Pyle told the graduates that he personally was proud of their high school education can make a tremendous difference. The Choc- their lives to protecting the nation. “The Choctaws have a tremendous accomplishments. “The Choctaw Nation is behind each of you who taw Nation Adult Education Program has given many students a history of willing service to their country,” said Chief Pyle. “I am wishes to further your education,” he said. Programs that he men- chance to literally change their lives and to move on to better jobs or humbled and honored to be in the presence of so many of our tribal tioned that could provide assistance in seeking a higher education a higher level of learning. heroes during the annual veterans ceremony.” included the scholarship program and the clothing allowance pro- “Thanks are extended to Chief Pyle, Assistant Chief Bailey and The ceremony will be kicked off with the posting of the colors by the gram. the Tribal Council for backing the Adult Education program and these Choctaw Honor Guard and will feature a 21-gun salute at the war me- In addition to the services provided by the Choctaw Nation that students,” said Education Executive Director Joy Culbreath. morial that is engraved with the names of Choctaws who were killed in can help make it possible to receive an education, Dr. Rhymer, Presi- See GRADUATION on Page 8 action during World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Walk for diabetes awareness on November 7 Choctaw to carry The Choctaw Nation Health served to race participants. REACH – Racial and Ethnic Walk/Run or you can call the Care Center in Talihina is host- November is Diabetes Aware- Approaches to Community Health Education Office at the ing the fourth annual Walk/Run ness Month in America. The Dia- Health – is a federally funded hospital, 918-567-7000. Persons for Diabetes Awareness on betes Treatment Center and program. The goal of REACH signing up for the REACH pro- Olympic Torch Wednesday, November 7. Two Health Education Department at is to decrease the incidence of gram will also receive small gifts. The Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC), Coca-Cola and races will be held that day, first CNHCC have been active in pro- diabetes and heart disease in Walk registration starts at 1:30 Chevrolet have revealed that Choctaw tribal member Presley at 2 p.m. and again at 4:30. moting diabetes awareness ac- Native Americans. Promotion of p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the flagpole. Byington of Idabel, Oklahoma will be among torchbearers se- Starting at the hospital, partici- tivities in the past and this year and access to physical activity Whether you get in the race or just pants will walk or run a course is no exception. and a healthy lifestyle are the want to cheer us on, come out and lected to carry the Olympic Flame on its 65-day, 13,500-mile of two miles. Each person enter- While at the Walk, Native main ways REACH achieves its support Diabetes Awareness journey from Atlanta, Georgia to Salt Lake City. According to ing will receive a small prize. Americans of all ages and their goals. Month at CNHCC! SLOC President Mitt Romney, “The relay will be a celebration First, second and third place run- family members can also sign up Complete information about In case of rain, the event will of humanity and civilization and all 11,500 torchbearers will rep- ners and walkers will win a T- to participate in the CNHCC REACH and registration oppor- be held at the same times on No- resent the best of our nation.” shirt! Refreshments will be REACH program. tunities will be available at the vember 8. Torchbearers were nominated by family members, friends or co-workers by writing an essay describing how the nominee em- bodied the Olympic spirit and inspired an individual or a com- munity. Presley Byington, a firefighter, was nominated last Spring by Dona Henderson, an employee of the U.S. Forest Service. Henderson’s nominating essay reads as follows: “Presley is a Professional Wildland Firefighter. He was injured in August 2000 fighting a wildland fire near Thermopolis, Wyoming. He recov- ered but unfortunately his partner, Jim Burnett, did not. “He honors his Native American heritage by carving Choctaw Courting Flutes. Because of the injuries he received, it was doubt- ful he could still play his beautiful flutes. Thankfully, he has recovered enough to make the flutes sing. “He is one of those people who always ‘steps up to the plate.’ “We ask this (the honor of him being a torchbearer) to show him how much we appreciate his dedication and to acknowledge what it has cost him personally.” “Congratulations to Presley on being chosen as a torchbearer for the upcoming Olympics,” said Chief Gregory E. Pyle. “I hope to be among those cheering him on during his run in December.” Ground-breaking held for Crowder Community Center The Olympic Flame will be lit during a ceremony in Olympia, “The Choctaw Nation is proud to have selected a site to construct a their area a success. Greece before traveling to Atlanta – where the flame last rested nice center for the elderly in this area,” said Assistant Chief Mike Bailey “The dedication of the Chief and Council is shown by the on American soil - and starting its cross-country journey through at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Crowder Choctaw Commu- committment of both to Choctaws everywhere,” said Bailey. 46 states on December 4, 2001. An average of 180 torchbearers nity Center. “We wanted to make sure the Choctaws in the northern area of Dis- per day will each carry the flame approximately two-tenths of a “It is a pleasure to be here as we break ground,” said Councilman trict 12 have a nice place to meet,” said Chief Pyle. Construction on the mile. Information released by the SLOC indicates that Presley James Frazier. He complimented the senior citizens throughout his Crowder site is under way and senior citizens in Spiro and Smithville will carry the torch either December 13 or 14, 2001. district for their support and efforts to make the Choctaw programs in are also slated to have their own centers built in the near future. October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 2 Dixie Debs play Letters in World Series Dear Chief Pyle, Programs help attain goal We would like to thank you and your Dear Chief Pyle, staff for providing our transportation to I am writing this letter to thank the Choctaw Nation for all the help South Carolina to play in the World Se- that I received while I went to college to receive my associates de- ries. Some of us had never been any gree in nursing. Returning to school to finish my education had been farther than Arkansas, so we got to see a goal and dream of mine for years. However, with the financial strain a lot of beautiful country. that I anticipated to go along with the expense of school costs, I held The trip would not have been pos- my dream back. In February 1999, I became a single mother. It was sible without your help. It was an ex- then I realized that I needed to not only return to school to fulfill a perience I’m sure none of us will ever goal but to also educate myself in order to be able to support my forget. family. Pictured from left, Coach Steve Phillips, Sarah Phillips, Shauna Will- We would also like to thank Doyle I turned to the Choctaw Nation to see if there would be any pro- and Johnny, our bus drivers, for mak- iams, Kristin Head, Robin Colbert, Tesla Morris, Sam Colbert, Twauna ing the trip so pleasant. grams that may help with tuition and school expenses. I was greeted Williams, Ashlin Hensley, Courtney Pollard, Andrea Hilderbrand, Tif- with compassionate hearts that were truly excited for my quest for an The Dixie Debs education. The director of Higher Education not only helped in seek- fany Rowland, Coach Wade and Coach Carrie Routh. Arkansas State Champs ing educational support, he also pointed me in the right direction to other programs to help with other financial demands that would need Traditional designs and diagrams needed Tribe’s support of to be met while I would be in school. I wanted my college experi- ence to be a successful one so I was excited to see that no one sent Dear Editor, education appreciated Accomplished beader is seeking information pertaining to tradi- me on futile searches for funding elsewhere. Dear Editor, tional Choctaw ornamental designs and diagrams. Also, I would like I found that there were enough programs and funds available to We would like to take this opportunity to hear from anyone who is into creating Native American items. I me that I did not have to work while in school. I was able to devote to thank the Choctaw Nation for its won- will exchange bead work for genuine help. Thank you. time to my studies and my family with equal enthusiasm. I graduated derful support of the young men and Randy Simpson 129190 in May from Eastern Oklahoma State College and I am very excited women of this great tribe through the L.C.F. 8607 S.E. Flower Mound Rd. about my bright new future. My long-time goal and dream has been Higher Education grants and scholarship Lawton, OK 73501 fulfilled thanks to all the people who worked so hard to help me program. Our son, Jacob Jones, is one reach the end of a long journey. I am very grateful that there were Desires to know more of heritage such recipient and you, the Choctaw Na- such wonderful programs provided to me by the Choctaw Nation tion, have helped open doors of opportunity for him and others through and I strongly urge anyone else with such dreams to utilize these Dear Editor, this program and should take great pride in these accomplishments. programs, too. Thank you and God bless. My father’s name is John R. Baker. I believe his birthdate is Sep- Jacob is attending Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa where he Suzanne Deichler tember 22, 1944. He has a brother that is a pastor for a church in is majoring in biology. His long-term goal is to be a doctor of anes- McAlester, Oklahoma Sand Springs. thesiology. I am enrolled in the Choctaw Nation but other than that and what Jacob was an honor student his entire high school career in Mes- This year’s festival “the best” little information I have described, I know nothing of my heritage. quite, Texas and graduated with a 3.39 grade point average, 73rd in I would appreciate any information that anyone could give me on his class of 615. While in high school, Jacob was a member of Who’s Dear Labor Day organizers, staff, workers, etc., the family that I haven’t known for the last 23 years. Thank you very Every year it seems you outdo the year before, but this year you Who of American High School Students, Fellowship of Christian much. Athletes, Calculus Club, and the Honors Program. Jacob is most proud really, truly did “the best” with the addition of the Indian Village, Robyn (Dobbins) Rankin the Choctaw wedding and dancers. A lot of us need and want to know of his affiliation with the Community of Christ Church and the Choc- 28417 E. 140th St. taw Nation. more about our heritage and what a way to learn – seeing the events. Coweta, OK 74429 The work and effort the players put into it was a nice way of feeling While Jacob was very successful in the Academic Arena in high part of my heritage. Thank each and every one of them. Family receives help after losing home school, he also excelled in athletics where he lettered in football and baseball his junior and senior years. Jacob now takes these high school There seems to be more interest in learning the Choctaw language Dear Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, accomplishments to the next level with the help of the Choctaw Na- and the staff has a lot of materials, classes, and more set up for this. Words cannot express how much I appreciate the Choctaw Nation tion. The entertainment was great as usual. I especially enjoyed T.G. for the help they gave my son and I after we lost our home to a house He continues his trek as he has signed with Graceland University Sheppard. He’s really a part of the festival. Keep up the great work fire on July 29, 2001. Thanks to the tremendous response you gave to play football and baseball. We are very proud parents of Jacob and and get lots of rest for next year’s event. Thank you! us when we asked for your help, we are finally settled in a new home. also very proud of our tribal affiliation with the Choctaw Nation. We Jon Wayland We still miss our old home and we will always cherish the memories. salute you and thank you from the depths of our hearts. Haileyville, Oklahoma We also will not forget how the Choctaw Nation gave us a great deal Phillip and Sherri Jones of help to start over at a time when we really needed it. At a time Mesquite, Texas Grateful for much-needed assistance when we didn’t know who to turn to, you were right there for us as Dear Chief Pyle, Assistant Chief Bailey, you are for many people in and outside of the community. Tribal Council and the Choctaw Nation, I have the utmost respect for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I The best festival ever I am writing to tell you how much I appreciate and thank you so hope you know what a great part you play in so many people’s lives Dear Editor, very much for helping me in my time of need. I needed dental work and we appreciate everything you do. Thank you so much! They came and just kept coming up to Saturday night. It was esti- done and I didn’t have the funds to do it. I will be forever grateful. Jodie and Seth Maytubbie mated that there were 50,000 people there that day and night. The I’m so proud of my heritage, so proud of the Choctaw Nation and Midwest City, Oklahoma largest crowd to ever assemble at the Choctaw Council House at all of the things that are being accomplished. Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, September 2, 2001. I also want to compliment those who work there. Every time I call Scholarship helps To Chief Pyle and Assistant Chief Bailey, the Tribal Council, the whoever I talk to is so very polite, kind and informative. That is supervisors and a host of dedicated employees, we say thanks for appreciated, too. student attend OU supporting the best meeting ever. Believe you me it took some preliminary planning to be able to Thank you so much. Dear Editor, accommodate a gathering of this magnitude. Did you notice the cour- Betty Griffith I would like to thank the Choctaw Vale, Oregon tesy shown as you entered and exited the area? The absence of in- Nation, the Tribal Council and the toxicants? The manicured campus? The dress and politeness of the Seeking Ford-Wilkinson relatives Department of Higher Education for enforcement personnel? The availability of the first aid and the fire providing me with a scholarship for the protection crew? The cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria area? Dear Editor, past two years at Carl Albert State We tip our hats to the boys and girls club and the Housing Author- I am trying to locate anyone who may know relatives of my grand- College where I received an Associate ity personnel, all under the leadership of Mr. Smith, for a well- parents. We will be celebrating the 30th reunion in August 2002. The of Arts degree. I’m proud to say that I planned noon meal served to about 3,500 people in one hour and following information is all we have. will be furthering my education at the fifteen minutes. Grandfather, William Walter Ford, born October 7, 1883 in Keota, University of Oklahoma where I will be pursuing a major in Health This gathering was very important to the young Americans that Oklahoma to Zack Taylor Ford and Victoria Elizabeth Pearson. His and Sport Sciences. participated. Working with people they acquire knowledge whereby siblings: Riley Ford and wife Dela, father remarried to Dawn and It’s been my dream to attend the University of Oklahoma and now communication and navigation are parallel. These young people, as they had the following children, Beulah Ford, born 1902 in Haskell with the help of the Choctaw Nation, it is possible for my dream to they return to their domicile, will have a much better and broader County, and Eunice Ford, born 1904 in Haskell County. come true. So once again, thank you very much. peripheral vision of present and future objectives. Grandmother, Mattie Carmen Wilkinson, born November 11, 1891 Melissa Gore The participants of this successful event, I feel confident, were in Stigler, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma to Charles Taylor Wilkinson Poteau, Oklahoma selected for their attitudes, realizing most skills will be congruent to and Letty E. Compton (born November 22, 1860 in Booneville, Ar- most present or latent endeavors. kansas; Clay Wilkinsons, born June 12, 1880, Booneville, Logan Seeking heirs of Frances Eugenia Moore Choctaws, this is your home here at Tushka Homma. Please come County, Arkansas. Dear Editor, again, the sooner the better. Jessie P. Daniel Frances Eugenia Moore, who was of Choctaw descent, died in 1999 Mutt Standefers 12085 Lake Forest Dr. leaving a probate estate to be divided among her heirs at law. She Tuskahoma, Oklahoma Splendora, TX 77372 was the granddaughter of Jackson McCurtain and his wife, Jane Aus- (281) 399-2753; e-mail [email protected] tin. Jackson McCurtain was an early day Chief of the Choctaw Na- Hospital staff is helpful, professional tion. I need information about the descendants of that marriage which Dear Editor, Deadline for submitting articles to be considered for pub- may include Warren Edward Hurd, Eliza McCurtain and Cleopatra I recently visited the new hospital at Talihina as a patient. My doc- lication in the BISHINIK is the first of each month for that McCurtain. tor was Marcia Matthews and the nurse was Martina. They were both month’s edition. Please include an address and phone num- Jackson McCurtain was also married to Marie Reilly. I also need very helpful and professional. I have utilized a variety of Indian fa- ber. If you have submitted a photograph, please include your information about the descendants of that marriage which include cilities and programs and have often found that services provided to name and address on the back of the photograph so it may Brunetta Hampton and Josephine Wilmouth. American Indians have been substandard. I want to commend the be returned to you. Frances Eugenia Moore was also the granddaughter of Lyman leadership and commitment of Choctaw Nation for the difference I Moore, Sr. and Frances Eugenia McClain. I have knowledge of these have seen take place in the last few years. descendants. My brother and I travel from Dallas, Texas to Choctaw Nation to Gregory E. Pyle Mike Bailey The Official Lyman Moore, Sr. was also married to Jenny Annesly. I need to receive our healthcare. Even though we are employed, we do not Chief Assistant Chief Monthly Publication contact the living descendants of that marriage which includes the have adequate insurance coverage for our conditions. He has fungal of the living descendants of Charles Frank Moore, whose children include meningitis, a complication from diabetes, and I am expecting a baby Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Henry Moore, Virgil Moore, Mattie Moore, Susan Moore and Ella in February. Judy Allen, Editor Moore. These folks at one time lived in the McAlester area. The nurse, Martina, also informed me of the hospitality house which Lisa Reed, Assistant Editor The descendants of the Lyman Moore, Sr. marriage to Jenny is of great benefit for me. It makes my visits less complicated and I Vonna Shults, Special Assistant Annesly also include Ella Barnett who had the following children: have a chance to rest. The hospitality staff is so nice. Brenda Wilson, Technical Assistant Cornelia Barnett, Brunetta Barnett, Irvin Barnett, Clifford Moore I appreciate not only the services, but the level of quality to which Kim Eberl, Webmaster Barnett, James Barnett and Frank Lyman Barnett. Frank Lyman I have been served. It makes me very proud to know that we are Melissa Stevens, Circulation Manager Barnett had a daughter named Dorothy Barnett. taking care of our people once again. Thank you. If you have any knowledge of the above persons or their descen- Nancy Anne Benton-Smith P.O. Drawer 1210 dants, please contact me. Durant, OK 74702 Robert Manke, (580) 924-8280 • (800) 522-6170 Personal Representative of Frances Eugenia Moore Aid in disaster relief commended Fax (580) 924-4148 2810 Haskell Blvd. Dear Chief Pyle, www.choctawnation.com Muskogee, OK 74403 This letter is to commend you and the Choctaw Nation for your e-mail: [email protected] 918-686-9101 recent announcement to direct all profits beginning Monday, Sep- The BISHINIK is printed each month as a service to Tribal Members. tember 24 through September 28 from fuel sales and certain gaming The BISHINIK reserves the right to edit submitted material which it finds Endeavoring to find grandparents proceeds toward disaster relief in New York and Washington, D.C. inaccurate, profane, offensive or morally unacceptable. Copy may be The people who lost their lives cannot be replaced but their families edited for proper grammar and punctuation. Copy will be accepted in Dear Editor, will be able to benefit tremendously from contributions such as yours, any readable form, but where possible, it is requested that material be I am trying to find the whereabouts of my grandparents. I believe typewritten and double spaced. You must include an address or phone their names are Martha Simon Shockley (full-blood Choctaw) and for the cause of helping our fellow man. number where you may be reached. Marion Franklin Shockley. I would appreciate any assistance in the I know your contributions and prayers will go a long way in help- If you are receiving more than one BISHINIK at your home or if your matter. Thank you. ing the families of the victims and individuals who lost their lives to address needs changed, we would appreciate hearing from you. Daniel Shockley Jr. #770844 this world tragedy. The BISHINIK is a nonprofit publication of the Choctaw Nation. Cir- Ellis One Unit L4-84 God bless you and your generous Nation. culation is monthly. F.M. 980 Tommy Thompson, Executive Director ® BISHINIK 2001 Huntsville, TX 77343-0001 Native American Cultural & Educational Authority October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 3 From the desk of Chief Gregory E. Pyle Choctaw Nation extends efforts to aid in America’s healing

I write to you on a much more somber note than just We wanted to be active in the recovery effort. Blood We are very thankful that the Choctaw Nation has been one month ago – a few days after I wrote my last article, drives were organized and unique fundraisers were initi- blessed with the ability to sponsor these fundraising ef- the tragedies of September 11th were broadcast to all of ated. More than $71,000 was raised by these efforts. forts, and trust that the funds will be used to provide for us. The flags of our Country, State and Tribe are clearly All of the Choctaw Nation Travel Plazas donated 100% some of the most desperate needs that have been provoked visible from the windows of my office, and each day as I of their gasoline and diesel profits for one week, raising by this act of terrorism. saw them waving at half-staff I gave thought to those $20,884.15. Choctaw Gaming Centers sponsored spe- 2 Chronicles 7:14 says: “If my people which are called who were working valiantly to recover persons in New cial games, earning $10,000, Choctaw Management/Ser- by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek York and I also felt great empathy for the victims and vices Enterprise donated $10,000, Choctaw Racing Ser- my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I families of those who were directly affected by the inci- vices donated $1,500, tribal employees made personal hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will dents in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. contributions totaling about $9,389 and a Council Bill heal their land.” The Choctaw Nation immediately began planning on was approved to allocate $20,000 to assist with the relief The Assistant Chief, Council and I offer our prayers ways that we could offer more than just our sympathy. effort. that America will be blessed and healed.

From the desk of Assistant Chief Mike Bailey Repatriation of ancestor’s remains a meaningful event for Choctaw Nation I was privileged to witness a sol- emn event on October 13th – the repatriation of the remains of one of our ancestors. The repatriation of the human skeleton, which was unfortunately once on display at an Oklahoma museum site, is made even more meaningful after seeing the tele- casts on the impossibility of recov- ering thousands of bodies at the New York City Twin Towers. Families of these victims are ago- nizing not only over the deaths of their loved ones, but the failure to have remains to put to rest. The Choctaw Nation is appreciative of the opportunity to put to rest this Choctaw man, thought to have died in the 1830s, although his iden- tity is unknown. His permanent grave site is in an undisclosed location so that he may remain undisturbed for the centuries to come. A funeral procession, and services led by a Choctaw minister, paid honor to this person who would have traveled the Trail of Tears from his original homeland in Mississippi. We may never know his personal story or who his family was, what he left behind, or what he experi- A solemn procession escorts the repatriated remains of a Choctaw man who died in 1838 to a funeral cer- enced after his relocation to Indian Territory. We do know, however, emony at Tushka Homma. that as a Choctaw man, he is a tribal ancestor. Albert Schweitzer once said, “In the last analysis, the commandment of love means this: no one is a stranger to you; every man’s welfare is Choctaw warrior first to be reburied on Tribal land your concern.” The Choctaw Nation was proud to show respect to this It was a day of sadness and a in LeFlore County on June 6, ing the coffin as it was carried to the tribe’s own NAGPRA and stranger from our past. day of joy as we honored one of 1939. The act was not believed the cafeteria where the ceremony Cultural Resources department in our ancestors. to be deliberate, but he was do- continued. 1996. The Tribal Council has re- Choctaws gathered at Tushka nated to the Woolaroc Museum “This is a historical day for the cently approved five acres of land Homma on Saturday, October 13 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where Choctaw Nation,” Cole said. “We to be set aside for NAGPRA-re- to pay respect to a Choctaw man he remained on display for nearly have been handed down certain lated reburials. This ancestor is who has been returned to his na- 50 years. In 1987, he was put in responsibilities – one of those is the first to be reburied on Choc- tive land 163 years after his storage. to take care of the dead. taw Nation land in Oklahoma. death. “Our elder has not rested yet,” “We would like to thank Chief “I encourage everyone to think Notified of the remains which Williams said. “He is still walk- Pyle, Assistant Chief Bailey and about the courage of our ances- had been put in storage, Terry ing the Trail of Tears.” the Council for their continued tors and go forward,” Williams Cole and Olin Williams, mem- The ceremony began with a support of the NAGPRA pro- said. “My wish is that in the fu- bers of the Choctaw Nation’s prayer and Choctaw Princess gram.” ture, all Choctaw people will be Cultural Resources department, Reannon Frazier performing the With the institution of the Na- of one heart.” began the process of bringing Lord’s prayer in sign language tive American Graves Protection The funeral and reburial cer- him home 14 months ago. before the flag-draped coffin on and Repatriation Act in 1990, emonies will bring closure to this Documents show that the the steps of the Capitol building. tribes have been given the right ancestor. As Hymn #66, the Choctaw man, a warrior, died in A flute and branches of cedar had to reclaim their dead and return warrior’s song, was sung, every- 1838 shortly after walking the been placed on top of the flag. them to tribal land. one passed before the coffin in Trail of Tears from Mississippi. Assistant Chief Mike Bailey, Chief Gregory E. Pyle, Assis- respect and with the promise that He was removed from his grave members of the Tribal Council tant Chief Bailey and the Tribal he will now be protected and can District 6 Councilperson Randle Durant is the 1999 one-half mile south of Ft. Coffey and many others fell in, escort- Council agreed to establishing rest in peace. Outstanding Elder. Chaplain’s Corner By the Rev. Bertram Bobb, Choctaw Tribal Chaplain

Today, we are going to study Corinthians 2:11, cf I Timothy power, greed, ambition, hatred, Isaiah warned again in Isaiah about Satan and the works of Sa- 3:7.) lies, aggression and brutality. 1:20, “But if ye refuse and rebel, tan. He also “beguiles,” “seduces,” Satan once offered Jesus all the ye shall be devoured with the The Bible describes Satan as “opposes,” “resists,” “deceives,” kingdoms of this world and the sword: for the mouth of the Lord the enemy of God and warns us “hinders,” “buffets,” “tempts,” glory if He would fall down and hath spoken it.” in Peter’s first epistle, I Peter 5:8: “persecutes,” and “blasphemes.” worship him. (Matthew 4:8-9). Let us recognize that we are “Be sober, be vigilant; because (II Corinthians 11:3, cf I Timo- Satan also has authority over involved in a spiritual conflict your adversary the devil, as a thy 4:1, cf II Thessalonians 2:4, the demons and evil spirits. Jesus and that each of us has a role to roaring lion, walketh about seek- cr Zechariah 2:1, cf Revelation taught that the devil even has his play. Let us not be the pawns of ing whom he may devour.” 12:9, cf I Thessalonians 2:18, cf angels (Matthew 25:41). He has the devil, but let us be the ser- The enemy of Jesus Christ is II Corinthians 12:7, cf I an organization of hellish forces vant of God. The devil is the de- always attacking, hindering his Thessalonians 3:5, cf Revelation working secretly and subtly feated enemy and some day we followers. As a Christian we are 12:13, cf Revelation 13:5-6.) against heavenly forces. are going to see him cast into the in a battle. We are in a spiritual Every work of Satan is satanic Yes, the devil is going all out bottomless pit (Revelation 20:1- conflict – a spiritual warfare. and he can only destroy. against Christians today. He is 3). Judith Perry, above, and Bertram Bobb, below, were To the Christian the Apostle Every time Jesus spoke of Sa- offering us the greatest of worldly You must decide on which side chosen Outstanding Elders for the year 2000. Paul writes in Ephesians 6:10-12: tan it was by a name that confirms pleasures and amusements in the you are going to serve – the “Finally, my brethren, be that Satan is a genuine personal- history of the world to get us side- devil’s side or God’s side. Choose strong in the Lord, and in the ity. The adversary of every Chris- tracked from our spiritual warfare God’s side in this great spiritual power of His might. tian is personal and he is aggres- and our witness for Jesus Christ. conflict. Repent of your sins, trust “Put on the whole armour of sive, intelligent, cunning and de- The Bible teaches that we as Jesus Christ by faith. God, that you may be able to structive. Christians are to be separated September 11, 2001 continues stand against the wiles of the Every day Satan must be dealt from the world. We read in I John to be on my heart. Pray for the devil. with seriously and intelligently. 2:15, “Love not the world, nei- unnumbered loved ones and “For we wrestle not against It is against this powerful spiri- ther the things that are in the friends who mourn for those who flesh and blood, but against prin- tual being who directs a spiritual world. If any man love the world, have died in the most horrible cipalities, against powers, against warfare that the forces of God the love of the Father is not in tragedy in New York and Wash- the rulers of the darkness of this must battle. him.” ington, D.C. America is still world, against spiritual wicked- The Bible indicates that Satan The greatest hindrance to stunned. Pray for America. ness in high places.” has great authority in this world. Satan’s plan for the destruction Pray for President George W. The names of Satan indicate Jesus called him “the Prince of of an individual or a nation is a Bush, Commander in Chief, who what type of personality he is. In this world” three times in the strong God-fearing Christian. is leading a war against the ter- the Bible he is called a “de- Gospel of John. (John 12:31; The greatest roadblock standing rorists who are responsible for the ceiver,” a “murderer,” and a 14:30; 16:11). The Book of in Satan’s way is the Christian hijacking and bombing of the “liar,” an “accuser,” a “tempter,” Ephesians teaches that he is the who lives for God, who walks twin towers of the World Trade and “evil one.” (cf Revelation ruling spirit over the children of worthily, who is filled with the Center and the Pentagon. 20:10, John 8:44, Revelation disobedience (Ephesians 2:2), Spirit. Pray for our Native American continued from Page 1 Elders 12:10, Matthew 4:3, John 17:15.) which includes all people who True believers are a dynamic leaders as they lead our Ameri- awards and honors for her involvement with community orga- Every name in the Bible for have not trusted Jesus Christ as minority. They are everywhere. can Indian people. They have nizations. Satan describes the type of per- their personal Savior. They are members of His body. expressed their support of the Selection of the Outstanding Elder was made from an incredible sonality with whom we are deal- The Bible teaches that Satan The prophet Isaiah said in Isaiah President in a war against terror- list of nominees, all with amazing histories of service to their fellow ing. has powerful influences in every 1:9, “Except the Lord of hosts ists. humans. These nominees included Bill Gibson of McAlester, Robert The Bible warns us of the nation of the world, and he is the had left unto us a very small rem- Pray for our Native American Sanders of Bennington, Geraldine McKinney of Durant, Anna Pipkins works of Satan. His works are mastermind behind the whole nant, we should have been as people, both physical and spiri- of Antlers, Leslie James of Talihina, Eugene Ludlow of Smithville, defined as “wiles,” “devices,” system of evil that permeates the Sodom, and we should have been tual welfare. May God bless you Laura Lewis of Battiest and Florence Spading of Idabel. “snares.” (Ephesians 6:11, II world dominated by lustful like unto Gomorrah.” is my prayer now. October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 4 FOOD DISTRIBUTION Joe Key reported missing since February A resident of Talihina, Okla- If anyone has any homa has been reported missing. Stigler Wilburton Joe David Key was last seen Feb- information, please 9-2 9-2 ruary 14, 2001 at his home in contact the Latimer Coalgate Talihina. 9-12 He goes by “Joey” Key and County Sheriff’s office was wearing blue jeans, a denim at 918-465-2161. jeans jacket with a brown cordu- roy collar, black boots and a from a gunshot wound to the head Atoka Broken Bethel brown belt. Key had $580 cash in February 1995, also caused 9-12 Bow 9-10:30 on him at the time of his disap- him to be legally blind, have Hugo 9-2 Smithville pearance. short-term memory function, and 9-12 12-2 He had no changes of clothing a great deal of paralysis on his left with him as he said he would, “... side. The paralysis causes him to be right back” to his home in the walk with a stagger and shuffle. Tribal Wright Talihina Choctaw Housing Community. He is 31 years old, has brown City Holiday 9-2 Key must have medication for hair, brown eyes, is 5’9” tall and left arm. An enrolled member of 9-12 Veterans Day seizures and had no medicine weighs 150 pounds. A tattoo of a the Choctaw Nation, he is 1/16 Remembrance Day (Canada) Ramadan begins with him. The seizures, suffered knife and a motorcycle is on his Choctaw and 1/16 Chickasaw.

Poteau Idabel Tribal Tribal Apply for CDIB card as soon as possible (A-H) 9-2 9-2 Holiday Holiday When you have a new baby or From your from. A CDIB does not make you Thanksgiving grandchild, please apply for their a member or eligible for mem- Certificate of Degree of Indian Tribal Membership bership with any tribe. Blood (CDIB) card as soon as Department Once you have obtained your Poteau Poteau you can get the state full-form CDIB, you can make application (I-P) 9-2 (Q-Z) 9-2 Closed birth certificate which usually need to process your cards and to a tribe you are a part of for takes about 30 days. you then don’t have the time to membership with that tribe. As Please don’t wait until you obtain what is needed before its stated above, many of the pro- need it. Processing time takes deadline. grams require that you are a about 90 days or more, provid- When you wait until your child member of a tribe to receive ben- Food Distribution Sites ing we have all the documents is of school age or older and you efits. If you have a CDIB contact ANTLERS – Choctaw Com- Commodity Warehouse, 1212 S. to pick up your commodities. required. apply for their card, and you’re this office for a tribal member- modity Warehouse, 200 S.W. Main. If you cannot pick up com- Just because you or your par- trying to beat a deadline for ship application, even if you are “O” St. POTEAU – Choctaw Nation modities when you are sched- ents have a CDIB card, please school or medical help, you can still a minor. Once you reach the ATOKA – National Guard Ar- Family Investment Center. uled, please notify the Food Dis- don’t assume that we have all the get upset with tribal membership age of 18 you will be eligible to mory. SMITHVILLE – Big Lick tribution Office at 1-800-522- documentation needed. We re- staff because they have requested vote in tribal elections. BETHEL – Choctaw Nation Church. 6170 so that you can be resched- quire a state full-form birth or other documents that are neces- Hopefully, you will want to be Community Building. STIGLER – Choctaw Commu- uled to go to Antlers, Durant or death certificate on each indi- sary because of federal guide- a member of the great Choctaw BROKEN BOW – Choctaw nity Building. McAlester. vidual to be kept in their record. lines. Nation of Oklahoma. If the CDIB Nation Family Investment Center. TALIHINA – Boys & Girls All Commodity Warehouses If the necessary records are not The federal guidelines must be card is the only card you have, COALGATE – Choctaw Com- Club. (Antlers, Durant, McAlester) will attached to the records, applicants adhered to and if we don’t have then you are not a member. munity Center. WILBURTON – Choctaw be open November 6 through may receive a letter from us re- all of the legal documents re- Thousands of applications are DURANT – Choctaw Com- Community Building. November 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 questing what is needed for us to quired, the Bureau of Indian Af- received annually. Few are actu- modity Warehouse, 100 Waldron WRIGHT CITY – Choctaw p.m. Monday through Friday. issue a CDIB card. It may take fairs will not sign the cards. All ally eligible to obtain their CDIB Dr. Head Start Building. The Food Distribution Pro- several weeks or months to ob- tribes adhere to the same policy card. We do Choctaw research HUGO – Housing Authority. The Food Distribution Pro- gram does not discriminate be- tain the documents needed on procedures, not just the Choctaw free of charge, so apply today. IDABEL – Choctaw Village gram workers will take a 30 cause of sex, race, color, age, where the person in question was Nation. Don’t delay. Be proud to say “I’m Shopping Center. minute lunch break from 11:30 political beliefs, religion, handi- born or died. Please keep in mind that a Choctaw and a member of the McALESTER – Choctaw to 12 noon. Please bring boxes capped or national origin. Many states are working be- CDIB is a federal government third largest Indian tribe in the hind, as we are, and applications card, issued and signed by the United States!” are processed as received. federal government. It has noth- The Choctaw Nation Tribal Tribal member releases gospel music CD Remember, sometimes time is ing to do with the tribe. It shows Membership office would like to Choctaw tribal member Kath- herself to,” said Chief Pyle. I feel of the essence especially when you are Indian, what tribe or thank all servicemen and women leen (Turnbull) Wells of Colo- sure that many young people will you are applying for a job, edu- tribes you are descended from, who so proudly serve our coun- rado has recently released a gos- be helped through her efforts.” cation grants, health care, etc. how much, your date of birth and try. Hopefully, you will remain pel CD that will be a tremendous Kathleen’s grandfather was a Many times there are cut off dates states the Bureau of Indian Af- safe and return to your families benefit to the students of Jones full-blood Choctaw and her an- and we don’t have everything we fairs (BIA) office it was issued soon. Academy. cestors walked the Trail of Tears Kathleen and her husband, when soldiers removed the Indi- Rockey, wanted to help provide ans from their homes and land in for needs of Choctaw children, Mississippi and walked them to CNHSA Administrator elected to board and based on conversations with Indian Territory, now the state of Bob Blum, Administrator of the Choctaw Na- to this position and look forward to being a voice Chief Gregory E. Pyle, came up Oklahoma. Many of the tribal tion Health Services Authority, based in Talihina for the rural healthcare facilities in our part of the with the idea that profits from the people did not survive the long was elected as Southeast Oklahoma Regional state.” sale of her CD could be used to trip. Hardships included hunger, Chairman for the Oklahoma Hospital Association. “I am very excited for Bob to serve in this role,” assist young people attending the cold and disease. In this role Blum will act as representative for ap- added Gary Batton, Choctaw Nation Executive residential school ran by the thrilled to be able to contribute “I was born in Denison, Texas proximately 30 hospitals located in the southeast- Health Director. “Bob is a talented health admin- Choctaw Nation, Jones Academy. the profits from her recording to and moved to Colorado when I ern corner of the state. istrator who will well-represent the Choctaw Na- The title for Kathleen’s gospel the Native American youth. was 15,” said Kathleen. She and “Rural healthcare is more challenging every day. tion on the OHA Board.” Batton said, “Bob will album is “Himak Im Ai Vlhpesa”, “The Choctaw Nation appreci- her husband now live in Canon Organizations like the Oklahoma Hospital Asso- be the first administrator from an Indian health fa- which she says is Choctaw for “In ates the fundraising project that City, Colorado. She credits her ciation need to maintain a close relationship with cility, in recent history, to serve on the OHA Board.” His Time”. She said she was Kathleen Wells has dedicated parents, who are deceased, with their rural members to represent their interests,” Blum takes office at the close of the 2001 OHA having the greatest influence on said Blum. “Therefore, I was honored to be elected Convention in November. her singing. “They were such in- If you are receiving more than one BISHINIK, needing to change spirational, marvelous Christians your address or having any problems with receiving the newspa- who really encouraged me,” said per, we would appreciate hearing from you. Kathleen. Council continued from Page 1 Name______Persons interested in purchas- funds appropriated from Gaming Choctaw Nation to provide a so- •A donation of $5,001 to the New address ______ing a CD may send payment of $16.25 (this includes shipping and/or Choctaw Management/ cial worker at each of the Shriner’s Hospital for Children ______and handling) to Kathleen Wells, Services Enterprises. schools. was authorized. Old address ______12 Riverside Drive, Danon City, CM/SE Managing Officer For each social worker, DHS •Three farming and grazing will contribute $16,284, the leases. ______CO 81212. Matt Novick filled Councilmem- bers in on the enterprise’s latest Choctaw Nation $8,142, and •Modification of the Okla- Comments ______developments. each school $8,142. homa Land Consolidation Plan, ______Reunions “CM/SE has had an amazing Budgets were approved for the Transportation Improvement ______year with contracts producing Jones Academy, Family Preser- Program’s fiscal year 2000 bud- York Family vation Support Services, the get and the FY2001 budget of the ______over $80 million,” Novick said. The second annual York fam- New contracts are pending Food Distribution Program, the Consolidated Tribal Government Please return to: BISHINIK ily reunion will be on Thanks- which will supply several hun- DHS-funded Residential Energy Programs. P.O. Drawer 1210 giving Day, November 22 at dred more employees world- Assistance Challenge Option The next regular session of the Durant, OK 74702 the Stephens County fair- wide. (REACH) Program, the Consoli- Tribal Council will be Saturday, ground building in Duncan, Councilmembers agreed to es- dated Tribal Government Pro- November 10. Following the Oklahoma. For further infor- tablish a partnership between the gram and the Transportation Im- meeting a special Veteran’s Day RECIPES WANTED mation contact Joyce Cooper, Choctaw Nation, the Oklahoma provement Program. ceremony will be held on the 1209 Aspen, Marlow, OK Department of Human Services Other Council Bills passed in- Capitol grounds honoring all The Okla Chahta Clan of California, Inc. 73055, or call 1-800-219-5318. and 12 school systems within the cluded: Choctaw Veterans. California Choctaws is a Choctaw non-profit corporation Congratulations Mark! that is dedicated to keeping alive the traditions and culture of the Choctaw ATTENTION Mark E. Payne, P.E. re- people. One of the many things that ceived his professional en- we do is to have an annual gathering of Former Choctaw Nation Princesses gineering license from the Choctaw people to celebrate and learn these traditions. We are seeking information on all former princesses of the Choctaw Texas Board of Profes- We offer this opportunity free to those who attend. Nation of Oklahoma. We need: sional Engineers in July. With help from Choctaw all over the world, we intend to continue • your first, middle and maiden names Mark is a graduate of Okla- the gatherings, the classes and helping in many other ways. • your age when serving as princess homa State University WE ARE MAKING A COOKBOOK AS A FUNDRAISER. •the school you were attending and the grade where he received his B.S. We need recipes! Will you please share your family recipes? •the county and town you were living in at the time in Electrical Engineering. Both Choctaw and non-choctaw are welcome. • your talent for the pageant He is employed by the If you would like to help by purchasing a cookbook please contact • any items of importance to you at the time, such as Texas Department of us. If you have recipes, please mail them to: “Student of the Year,” “Honor Student”, “Homecom- Transportation in the Lufkin District office as a Okla Chahta Clan of California, Inc. ing Queen”, etc. Project Manager and Engineer V in the Consultant P.O. Box 42112 • a photo (please include your name and address on the Management Section. Bakersfield, CA 93384 back and we will return it) Mark is the proud Choctaw son of Phillip and or e-mail: [email protected] Please mail to: Sally Payne of Paris, Texas and Grandson of We hope you will visit our website: www.oklachahta.org Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Nannie Payne of Hugo, Oklahoma. Congratula- Attn: Brenda Wilson tions to Mark on passing a very tough test and on If you are financially able and would like to make a monetary a great accomplishment! Mark wishes to thank his donation, your generosity will be greatly appreciated. P.O. Drawer 1210 Durant, OK 74702 Mom and Dad (who is also an Engineering Grad We are a 501C3 non-profit organization. from OSU) and all of his kin folks in Hugo for all of their support!!! October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 5 Fall Forage Production Meeting held at Jones Academy An outstanding crowd of 50 like to say “Thank You” to each Latimer, Leflore and Pittsburg of the producers who attended the County beef cattle producers at- educational event! We would also tended the Fall Forage and Fer- like to extend our appreciation to tilization meeting and meal on the administration and agricul- August 8 at Jones Academy. tural staff at Jones Academy and The Choctaw Nation Agricul- the Latimer and Pittsburg County tural Division and the Oklahoma Extension Educators for making Cooperative Extension Service the event possible! co-sponsored the event. Hopefully, future educational Following a hamburger-and- activities can be planned and de- all-the-fixings meal, Southeast livered to Southeastern Okla- District OCES Agronomist Chris homa producers living in the Rice presented educational pre- great Choctaw Nation. sentations on utilizing fall forage For more information on uti- Choctaw Nation staff members and ECES educa- systems in their winter feeding lizing fall forages and fertiliza- tors take time for a group photo at the Fall Forage programs and optimum fertiliza- tion of bermuda grass and fescue, Production Meeting. From left are Extension Educa- tion of bermuda grass and fescue. contact the Latimer County Ex- tor Tony Johnson, Jones Academy Administrator Brad On behalf of the Choctaw Na- tension Service at 918-465-3349 Class visits Cherokee Reservation tion and the Oklahoma Coopera- or the Pittsburg County Exten- Spears, Jones Academy Agriculture Director Brandon The Durant Community Language Class enjoyed a summer trip to tive Extension Service, we would sion Service at 918-432-4120. Spears and Extension Educator Ted Evicks. the Cherokee Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina. From left are Catherine Battiest, Beverly Nelson, Frances Farrell, Lyna Hanks, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Don Leflore and grandson, Rose Leflore, Nikki Washington, Allan Quilt Show Whittington, Autumn Cooper, Shirley Miller and Instructor Ann AND DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Kaniatobe. winners Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday announced 1 2 3 GED classes scheduled Idabel Choctaw Nation Children and NOVEMBER 10 am-2 pm Choctaw Nation GED classes have been scheduled for: Family Services would like to say thank you to all the quilt show 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Leflore County participants during our labor day Talihina McAlester Durant Broken Bow beginning November 26, 2001 festival. The winners of the quilt 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm 10-12 noon 9:30 am-2 pm Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at show are as follows: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kiamichi Technology Center, Talihina, Oklahoma HAND QUILTED and Coalgate Poteau • First: Betty Dixon of LeFlore, 10 am-2 pm 11 am-1:30 pm Pittsburg County Oklahoma beginning November 27, 2001 • Second: Wanda Armstrong, 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at of Vernon, Florida Antlers McAlester Durant EOSC Campus, 1802 E. College Ave., McAlester, Oklahoma • Third: Tookie White of 1-3:30 pm by appt only by appt only Heavener, Oklahoma The class will meet 2 days each week for approximately 3 months. 25 26 27 28 29 30 MACHINE QUILTED Books, supplies and testing fees are provided. In addition, a $10 (per Atoka Wilburton Bethel • First: Judy Moffitt of day) transportation stipend is paid to those who attend classes on a 10 am-2 pm 10:30 am-2 pm by appt only Powderly, Texas regular basis and attempt the GED test. If you have turned in an • Second: Martha Titsworth of A Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Employment Representative will application with our Adult Education Program for GED classes and Clayton, Oklahoma be available at the locations listed above. A representative is available wish to attend the upcoming class, please contact our office. If you • Third: Rose Harris of Ft. in the Hugo office 8-4:30 Monday thru Friday except for holidays. have not applied and wish to attend these or future classes, please Towson, Oklahoma contact Linda Tyler or Felicia Carnes at the Durant office or call (800) 522-6170 or (580) 924-8280 ext. 2319. Also, you may register at the first class. A Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) is required. 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Name card is issued in ______Please call for For tax deduction, make check payable to: Type of card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery) ______updated prices on CHAHTA Foundation, Wheelock Academy our catalog items. Expiration date on card ______Mail Check or Money Order to Card number ______Wheelock Academy P.O. Box 5 • Millerton, OK 74745 Signature ______October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 6 People You Know Original enrollee turns 96 this year Goldia Lois Phillips celebrated her 96th birthday on September 23, 2001. Original enrollee She was born in Bryan County, Okla- homa, the daughter of Sam and Jessie to celebrate Turnbull. Goldia was the only origi- nal enrollee in her family. She was 100th birthday enrolled before she was a year old. Alyne Johnico Robison was born She has two daughters, Gloria Sharp October 21, 1901 to Ishum and and Mackie Stokes, six grandchildren, Carolyn Johnico. She attended school 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was at Haskell in Lawrence, Kansas. married to the late McArthur Phillips for 62 years. Happy 100th birthday from your Mrs. Phillips was honored with a birthday party on September 30. family! You are the best mom and All of the Morgan family wishes Edward Morgan, Jr. a She resides at Homestead of Denison, Texas. very happy birthday! friend. We love you. Cornell graduate Happy birthday to our mommies! pursuing master’s Nick Byington, the son of Nonie Byington, and Adriana Carmen Rosetta Jones graduated Chavez, the daughter of Tana Byington Chavez, would like May 27, 2001 from Cornell University to wish their mommies a happy birthday and tell them that in Ithaca, New York. She received a they love them. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropol- Nonie’s birthday was October 9 and Tana’s birthday was ogy. During her graduation she re- October 2. ceived the Ron La France Academic They are the daughters of Wanda Byington and the late and Leadership Award, American In- Houston Byington of McAlester, Oklahoma. dian Science and Engineering Society Leadership Award, American Indian Program Recognition Award for Happy 31st! Happy birthday Greg Leadership and Dedication within the student organization. Currently, Happy 31st birthday to Sharon Ann Smith who Greg Hudson celebrated another birthday on September 17. He is she holds a position in the National Organization AISES as a re- was born September 25, 1970 and congratula- the son of the late Dixon and Sarah Hudson. Happy birthday from gional representative for Region VI. tions on your new start in life. your brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews! She is presently pursuing her master’s degree in social work at Be happy, be healthy, and always keep your Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, eyes on the Lord. Brothers in St. Louis, Missouri. Carmen is a recipient of the Katherine Buder Scholarship for the two years she is studying in St. Louis. Her field The teen years begin! celebrate of study is preventive medicine and health promotion among young adults. She is presently working at the Central Institute for the Deaf Benjamin Benson hit his teens this year birthdays in St. Louis. with the Big 1-3. Timothy D. Brady Carmen’s proud parents are Rosalinda (Sali) Jones and Gene Jones Your Aunt Sweety Pie and cousin Brenda celebrated his birth- of Whitebead, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Her grandparents are Myrtle want to wish you the best. day on August 27 and Ann Jones and the late Gaston Jones of Atoka, Oklahoma and R.C. Happy birthday and we love you – Mom brother Michael D. Camata and Alberto Camata of Ada, Oklahoma. She is the great- and Dad. Brady celebrated his granddaughter of Luther Lewis McGahey, an original Choctaw en- on September 12. rollee. Lordy, Lordy! They are the sons of Sammy and Lita (Hudson) Baxter of Gillham, Look who’s 40! Arkansas and the grandsons of the late Dixon and Sarah Hudson. Happy birthday Donna Courtwright. We love Brittany turns nine years old you! Brittany Tadlock celebrated her ninth birthday on September 21. She is the daughter of the late Michael Tadlock and the granddaugh- Tala’s first birthday ter of Charlie and Loretta (Hudson) Tadlock of Grannis, Arkansas. David and Beatrice Bohanan of Houston, Her great-grandparents include the late Dixon and Sarah Hudson. Texas would like to wish their daughter, Tala Happy birthday from all of your family. Lynn Bohanan, a happy birthday on October 4. Also wishing her a happy birthday are her Happy birthday two big brothers, Robert and Joseph. Tala would like to wish her two uncles, to our Uncle Lloyd Daniel and Bobby Bohanan, and her two Lloyd Hudson turned 76 years young on cousins, Andrew and Chris Noah, belated happy birthdays. And also, August 27. We would like to wish him a she wishes Grandpa Hack and Grandma Ella of Bethel, Oklahoma a happy birthday. He is a resident of Broken Team finishes second in summer league happy anniversary this month! Bow Manor. Young Choctaws Sarah Edgmon and Shonda Moser were team Happy birthday from all your nieces and members of the Mustang Extreme which finished second in the 14 Student receives nephews! and under El Reno-Yukon-Mustang Summer League. Sarah, the daughter of Larry and Suzanne Edgmon, is a freshman scholarship awards at Mustang High School. She played short stop for the Extreme. Tanner turns seven Shonda, the daughter of David and Susie Moser of Yukon, Okla- John Postel Carroll is a 2001 early gradu- Tanner Hudson will turn seven years old homa, is an eighth-grader at Mustang North Middle School. She cov- ate of Naaman Forest High in Garland, Texas. on September 16. He is the son of Shane and ered third base. He was a member of the National Honor Tina Hudson, grandson of R.E. Hudson and Society, a Texas Scholar, and was a member great-grandson of the late Dixon and Sarah Happy birthday Chesley and Jesse of the Naaman Forest Honor Band. He is a Hudson. He attends Smithville Elementary Chelsey Lyn Acuña freshman at Texas Tech University in Lub- School. celebrated her fifth bock where he is majoring in electrical engi- Happy birthday Tanner! birthday on Septem- neering and computer science. John received ber 24. Her brother, the Presidential Endowed Scholarship from Texas Tech, a Choctaw Jesse, turned six years Nation Academic Scholarship, and the Texas Education Agency early Dustin celebrates 18th old on October 4. graduation award. Dustin Hudson turned 18 years old on Sep- Chelsey and Jesse’s John is the son of Donnie and Linda Carroll of Garland, Texas. He tember 8. He is the son of Corinne Hudson parents are Robert and is the grandson of Clara Grubbs Carroll of Tulia, Texas and the great- and the grandson of the late Dixon and Sarah Robin Acuña of grandson of the late Robert Grubbs of McAlester, Oklahoma. Hudson. Dustin is currently attending Tulsa Weld- Caddo, Oklahoma. Siblings ing School. Grandparents are Birthday wishes are sent from his mother, Jimmy and Rita Vinyard of Boswell, Oklahoma and Ray and the late celebrate aunts, uncles and cousins. Virgilia Acuña of Olney, Texas. Happy birthday! birthdays Lucas given Citizenship Award Lucas Allen Hotubbee was recently se- Happy birthday to Happy birthday lected by his classmates for the Citizenship Elijah Trenton Brown Amanda Robbins Award. This award is based on character and and his sissy, Kynsie Belated birthday wishes are sent to leadership of the student. Lucas was also rec- Elaine Brown. Elijah ognized for volunteer efforts at A.R. Hederick turned four on October 11 and Kynsie will be one year old on Octo- Amanda Elina Robbins, daughter of Elementary School and was presented the ber 28. Teresa and Mark Robbins. Sportsmanship Award by the Physical Edu- Proud parents are Trent and Christy Brown of Holly Creek, Okla- Amanda is the granddaughter of cation Program. He also received the homa. Grandparents are Shirley Battiest Blackmon of Dierks, Ar- Ruby Elinor Mandelin and the great- President’s Gold Award for Education Excel- kansas and Jeff and Linda Brown of Smithville, Oklahoma. granddaughter of Frank Williams, an original enrollee. lence and a letter of congratulations from President and Mrs. Bush. He is the great-grandson of 97-year-old original enrollee Allen Turning ten! Sweet 16 Hotubbee of Yanush, Oklahoma. Kelis Betsey is going to be ten years old Congratulations Lucas! Kandise Reynolds turned 16 years old on on October 30. He goes to Northwest Heights October 2, 2001. She is a sophomore at Ard- School in Durant, Oklahoma. Kelis is in Dis- Sara enters Talent Show more High School. Kandise has one sister, covery, participates in Choctaw Language Kristen. Her parents are Kip and Terri Sarah Hotubbee competed in the 2001 Lo- classes and is taking sign language at Big 5 Reynolds of Ardmore. Grandparents are Stan gan County Fair Talent show in Booneville, in Durant. and Joyce Bryan of Oxnard, California and Arkansas on August 25. She sang “Born From He is the great-grandson of Adam Betsey Doyle and Ann Reynolds of Ardmore. His Heart” and was awarded first place. of Atoka, Oklahoma and Annie Betsey of Happy 16th Kandise. Sarah also enjoys softball, soccer and Durant. Happy birthday! drawing. She would like to say hello to all of Kristina turns 13 Happy birthday Brenda her Pate and Hotubbee cousins. Christopher and Cherokee Lann Brenda Kay Wacoche of Talihina, Okla- Happy birthday Trever and Mackenzie would like to wish a belated happy homa turned 44 years old on September 23, birthday to their favorite cousin, 2001. Brenda is the wife of Isaac Wacoche, The families of Kristina. She turned 13 on August 7. Sr. and the mother of Shane, David, Wayne, Trever Wann and Kristina lives in Haileyville, Okla- Monette and Isaac, Jr. Mackenzie Dills homa with her mother, Kathy Wyant. She would like to wish her son, David would like to wish She is the granddaughter of Katherine Thompson, a happy birthday on September 9. them a belated happy and the late Travalo Garlin of Ft. Smith, birthday. Trever turned Arkansas. Quinton turns one! three on August 18 and Damion and Logan would like to wish their Mackenzie turned nine Monette is Sweet 16 cousin, Quinton Tyree Owens, a happy first on October 23. Monette Jean Wacoche will be “Sweet 16” birthday. Quinton turned one on August 31, They are the chil- on October 28. She is a sophomore at Tali- 2001. dren of Janine Dills and Jerry Don Wann of Durant, Oklahoma. Grand- hina High School. His parents are LeAnne Colbert and Phillip parents are Gary and Janine Dills and Jerry and Ann Wann, all of Happy birthday sis. We love you, from your Owens of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Durant. Great-grandparents are Joe Kenneth and Mattie Maudine family, Mom, Dad, Shane, David, Wayne and Quinton also has a new sister, Neosha McClure and Bill and Corine Dills, all of Durant, and Inez Wann of Isaac, Jr. Cianne Owens. Kinta, Oklahoma. October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 7 Ollie Snow celebrates 90th birthday Ollie was born Ollie Green, August 25, 1911 near the communities of New- Nursery News port and Stobtown, close to Ardmore, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of the Olivia Grace Clark late Robert and Noga (Hattensty) Green of Lone Grove. Ollie had one brother, Doyle and Janie Clark of Lindsay, Orville. Oklahoma are pleased to announce the Ollie attended Chilocco Indian birth of their second child, Olivia School near the Oklahoma and Kansas Grace Clark. Olivia was born March line. There she took nurses training and 21, 2001 at Carl Albert Indian Health graduated in 1934. After graduation she Facility in Ada, Oklahoma. She started her career at Shawnee T.B. Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was In 1936 she married Jim Snow of Shawnee. A few years later they 20 inches long. moved to Lone Grove, near Ardmore, where they owned a farm. They Grandparents are Donald Kay and raised three children, Jim Jr., Gene and Thelma. Linda Kay and Shirley Clark and the They grew cotton, hay and cattle on their 440-acre farm. Ollie was late Clarence Clark. Great-grandpar- a homemaker. Jim operated a bulldozer as well as farmed and raised ents include Elizabeth Kay and the late cattle. Jim passed away in 1979. Ira Luther Babe Kay. Ollie has five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was Olivia’s brother, Zachary Elijah Clark, celebrated his second birth- for many years active in her church, the community and Eastern Star. day on March 2 with a family birthday party at his grandmother She received her 50-year pin from OES Chapter #484, Lone Grove, Shirley Clark’s home in Oklahoma City. in 1995 and was hometown parade marshal of Lone Grove in 1992. Happy birthday, Zach! She is 7/16 Choctaw and always proud of her Indian heritage. Golden Anniversary Savanna Lee Harris Daniel A. Buttram and Betty D. Dodson-Buttram celebrated their Happy birthday Jon and Lesley Harris would like to Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 30, 2001 at the Community announce the birth of their daughter, Assembly of God Church in Modesto, California. Their three chil- to Jeff Warden Savanna Lee. dren, Beverly Claussen-Allen, Kathryn Zlab and Timothy Buttram, Mattie B. Jones of Kiowa, Oklahoma is not Savanna was born on May 30, 2001 were the hosts and many family members, including the proud couples just feeding you a line – on October 4 her son, at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She weighed of five grandchildren, and friends were there to help them celebrate. Jefferson Warden, turned 39. Love, Mom. 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 17.5 inches long. Savanna was welcomed home by her Huddleston, Anderson united in marriage sisters, Jasmine and Mariah. Staci D. Huddleston and Travis M. Anderson of Kenefic, Okla- Cheyenne Lake Holman homa, formerly of Talihina, were united in marriage in a double- Crystal Holman of Wilburton, Okla- ring ceremony on August 25, homa is proud to announce the birth 2001 at the Albion First Baptist of her daughter, Cheyenne Lake Church. Holman. Cheyenne was born August The bride is the daughter of 8, 2001 at the Choctaw Nation Health Nancy Huddleston of Talihina Care Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. and the granddaughter of Dennis She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and and Billie Huddleston. She is the was 19.25 inches long. great-granddaughter of V.J. Cheyenne is the granddaughter of Standefer of Talihina. Eulema Holman and the late Alfred The groom is the son of Travis Holman and Jesse James of Wilburton. “Bud” and Eva Jo Head of Tali- hina. His grandparents include Cody Keith Franklin Folsom, Rudd exchange vows Opal Head and the late Jerome Jennifer Folsom and Aaron Rudd were married Head of Talihina and the late Bertha Anderson of Talihina. Cody Keith Franklin was born July on August 17, 2001 in a beautiful ceremony at High school sweethearts, Staci and Travis both graduated from Talihina High School 20, 2001 at McCurtain Memorial Hos- the Oasis Church in Bellevue, Tennessee. in 1992 and Eastern Oklahoma State College in May 1994. The bride graduated from pital to Brian Franklin and Tina Parents are Shirley and Jim Folsom and Tabby Southeastern Oklahoma State University in May 1997 with a Bachelor of Science McCleskey of Valliant, Oklahoma. and Jim Bob Campbell, all of Marietta, Oklahoma, Degree and is currently employed with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Durant. Cody’s grandparents are Benjamin and Marcia and Alan Rudd of Nolansville, Ten- The groom is currently employed with Sundowner Trailers in Coleman, Oklahoma. and Virginia Franklin of Idabel, Okla- nessee. Grandparents of the bride are Pat and The couple celebrated their marriage with a honeymoon trip to Shreveport, Louisi- homa and Jerry and Carol McClesky Wally Thatcher of Sweetwater, Colorado, ana and will reside in Kenefic, Oklahoma. of Valliant, Oklahoma. Rudolph and Helen Folsom, both deceased, and He has lots of uncles, aunts and original enrollee Peter Ward Folsom and Diddie cousins who also love him very much. Folsom, both deceased. The groom’s grandpar- Father, daughter celebrate birthdays ents are Gladys and C.E. Treadwell of Marietta, Samantha Higgins, who turned 10 Emily Elizabeth McClaughry Marilyn and Jim Rudd of Ardmore, Oklahoma, on October 11, was an early arriving Kevin and Andrea McClaughry Judy Rooms of Seattle, Washington and Rozelle birthday present to Phillip A. Hig- would like to announce the birth of gins. Phillip, turning 36 on October Campbell of Marietta. their daughter, Emily Elizabeth 29, still maintains she was his best The bride attends Middle Tennessee State Uni- McClaughry. She was born August 8, birthday present ever. The Higgins versity in Murfreesboro where she is a junior ma- 2001 at Providence St. Vincent Hos- joring in business and finance. The groom is a family lives near St. Louis, Missouri and visits relatives in Oklahoma ev- pital in Portland, Oregon. Emily certified webmaster for Underground Image near weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and mea- Nashville. After celebrating their marriage with ery year. This summer Samantha spent several weeks in Oklahoma City sured 20 inches long. a honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the She is the granddaughter of William couple is at home in Murfreesboro. visiting her grandmother, Carolyn Jones Higgins. The entire family en- and Judith Freeman and Patrick and joyed a summer vacation spending several weeks touring Oklahoma, searching for Carolyn McClaughry, all of Salem, Look Indian made art work, visiting relatives, ancestral homes and historic sites. They were Oregon. able to visit many places in the Choctaw Nation and attend the Labor Day Festival. who’s Among the highlights of their trip was a visit with Senator and Mrs. Haney at his art Devin Jake Emert studio. Another cherished memory was a visit to the First Baptist Church in Durant one! where their great-great-grandfather, Rev. Moses Carr Clark, was organizer and first Big brother Mason Emert is thrilled pastor. to introduce his new best friend, Devin Happy birthday to Jake. He was born July 3, 2001 weigh- Jaxon Paul Baker who ing 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measur- turned one year old on October 11 is your day, Crystal! ing 20 inches long. October 10! Parents are Kevin and Angie Emert Jaxon is the son of Crystal Morgan has grown up and now is an employee of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Durant. of Bennington, Oklahoma. Grandpar- Derek and Cindy Baker. ents are Edmond and Crickett Jones of His grandparents are Jeff October 11 is her day. She was a blessing sent our way. Crystal, Jesus loves you Bennington and Gilbert and Alice and Carrie Gibbs and Emert of Atoka, Oklahoma. Billy Paul and Mary Lou and I do, too. With love, Granny, Kiowa, Oklahoma. Baker. Neosha Cianne Owens Emily turns two years old! Twins first Damian and Logan would like to Emily Mae Stevens turned two years birthday!! announce the birth of their cousin, Neosha Cianne Owens. She was born old on September 24. She celebrated We would like to at 12 a.m. August 8, 2001 at McCur- her birthday with a “Winnie the Pooh” wish a very happy tain Memorial in Idabel, Oklahoma. party attended by many family and birthday to Marli Neosha weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces friends. Emily is the daughter of Shannon and McKin- and measured 20 inches long. Stephanie Stevens of Boswell, Okla- na Dawn Nagel. This Her parents are LeAnne Colbert and homa. Grandparents are Johnny and has been the best year Phillip Owens of Broken Bow, Okla- Betty Logue and Jimmy and Rita of our lives girls, we love you and are so proud of you! Mom and Dad homa. Grandparents are Theresa Colbert of Idabel and Garry Col- Vinyard, all of Boswell. Great-grand- and family! parents include Edgar Ray Stevens, Sr. bert of Broken Bow. and the late Etta Mae Stevens, both of Happy birthday to the Lann brothers Neosha also has a brother, Quinton Tyree Owens. Boswell. Happy birthday, Emily! Christopher James Lann turned eight Keith Loring Taylor, Jr. years old on August 31. He plays base- ball, soccer and tennis. He is also the Keith and Marsha Happy birthday, running back for the McCutchen Law Taylor of Ada, Okla- Shannon Don Ben 49ers this season. Christopher is a sec- homa are proud to an- ond-grader at Cavanaugh Elementary nounce the birth of We all love you very much and are School. their first son, Keith so proud you are our Big Bubba! Cherokee Blake Lann turned six years Loring Taylor, Jr. He Happy Birthday Uncle Shannon! old on October 22. A party was held at was born at 11:17 a.m. Love, Marli and McKinna. We love the Outback for family and friends. on August 1, 2001 at you! Sis, Chris, Mom, Jim, Eric, Dad Cherokee graduated from pre school and Carl Albert Indian and Kristy! started Kindergarten this year. He plays Health Facility in Ada, T-ball for Harvest Time Tabernacle. Oklahoma, weighing Look who’s two! Proud parents are Chris and Katrina 10 pounds, 3.3 ounces Lann of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. They are and measuring 21 inches long. He is one-half Choctaw and one-half Daddy, Mommy and Jordan the grandsons of Katherine and the late Chickasaw. would like to say happy birthday Travalo Garlin, also of Ft. Smith, and Keith joins sisters LaTosha, 9, and Halley, 7. Grandparents are to Emily on her second birthday, Jim and Barbara Lann of Cushing, Okla- Nellie Fulsom of Ada and the late Edward Fulsom. Great-grandpar- October 4, 2001. homa. Their great-grandparents include ents are Clara Taylor of Ada and the late Loring Taylor, the late Maggie Love, Me-Maw. Joanna and the late John Pope of Harts- Kelley and John Underwood, and the late Charles and Lena Fulsom. horne, Oklahoma. Great-great-grandparents include the late Henry E. and Mandy Ward. October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 8 Tribe produces third edition in series of children’s books "Choctaw Jacks" is the third book in a series of five children's books produced by the Choctaw Nation. The first print of 1,000 books will be a collector's item, as will the first 1,000 in the next two books. These wonderful books will be produced every 6 months until the five are all com- pleted. The stories are written by Mary M. Frye, translated to the Choc- taw language by Henry Willis and illustrated by artist Norma Howard. The entire story is written in the Choctaw language, then the second A record-breaking number of GED students graduated during a September 28 ceremony held on the cam- part of the book is written in the English language. The book con- pus of EOSC. tains eight bright, vividly colored illustrations. The response we are receiving for these books is wonderful. At this time the first collector's book "The Pashofa Pole", is sold out. Graduation continued from Page 1 We still have several copies left of "The Boy Who Almost Lost His Name," the second in the series. The books are sold on a first-come first-served basis, the ones who “When Chief Pyle came into office he made sure there was help bought "The Boy Who Almost Lost His Name" will receive first for every person who wanted to further their education.” Culbreath chance at the new book "Choctaw Jacks." The books are hard-cover went on to assure everyone that from young children in Head Start bound, 8-1/2 inches wide by 9 inches long. to programs such as Upward Bound and Higher Education, assis- tance from the tribe was available. Chief Pyle said, “The Choctaw Nation has businesses that make Attention all Haskell Alumni! money. The Council votes on how to spend this money, and I want The Haskell football team of Haskell Indian Nations University, everyone to know that the single largest allocation of the year has Lawrence, Kansas, will be playing SW Assemblies of God Univer- been to Higher Education. This year, $3 million has been put into sity of Waxahachie, Texas on November 10 at 2 p.m. in Waxahachie. the budget for the current school year. We are proud to help ALL All Alumni come out and support the team! For more informa- Choctaws - from the youngest to the oldest.” tion, call Coach Snelding at 785-749-8459 or e-mail: Tribal Council Speaker Kenny Bryant had a short message for the [email protected]. graduates to inspire them to continue their quest for education and an improved life, “You CAN do it,” said Bryant. Keynote speaker, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Presi- dent, Dr. Johnson, asked the students to stand and applaud their friends and family for their support in obtaining an education. “This is a very special evening, and I think we should show appreciation for the families, the teachers and the Choctaw Nation. “Achieving your GED has opened doors of opportunity to you.” Chief Pyle congratulates Tonya Harley for having This year’s graduates were: Gary Allison, Daphne Baird, Corey Batey, Crysal Battiest, Jeanette Bohanon, Nicholas Bond, Nikki the highest test score of this year’s graduating class. Boman, Norma Buckner, Wynona Burns, Joe Bushers, Roy Butler, sica Sanchez, Pamela Sanders, Robert Scrivner, Donna Sisk, Connie Christi Chappell, Eric Chappell, William Childers, Marsha Christy, Skipworth, Cassie Smith, Stephanie Stevens, Casey Storment, An- Chris Coberly, Jennifer Coffee, Rainey Colbert, Jacob Ellis, Brian drea Sutmiller, Tommy Taylor, Sherry Terrell, Holly Thomas, Galen England, Jerry Ford, Rebecca Foreman, Kelly Grimes, Jessica Hamill, Tonihka, Dene Torres, Billy Tugle, Justin Waits, Jerry Warden, Bar- Kaci Hankins, Michael Hargis, Tonya Harley, Thomas Henry, Dustin bara Webb, Justin Wilkett, Christy Willeby, Thomas Williams, Ronald Hudson, Florence Hutto, Amy Isaac, Sonja John, Betsy John, Lana Williamson, Amanda Woodrall, Tiffany Yahola, Barbara Young and Justus, Michelle Lewallen, Chanda Lewis, Charles Lewis, Melissa Amanda Zachary. Lindamood, Joann Lott, Jason Martin, Jackie Matlock, Cody Anyone interested in getting a GED is encouraged to call the Tribal McClendon III, Ashley Meyer, Trina Meyers, Jon Nahwooksy, Mistie Complex in Durant at 1-800-522-6170 or 580-924-8280, ext. 2319 Nichols, Jennifer Osborne, Sherry Page, Kevin Parish, John Peasha, and speak with Linda Tyler or Felicia Carnes. Tina Powe, Mark Queen, Brian Ridgway, Stefan Roberts, Brandi “You CAN do it”. You can be a GED graduate. Robinson, Rhonda Robinson, Rickey Robinson, Cheri Rose, Jes- Obesity in children increases the risk of poor health in adulthood Childhood obesity is caused who watch more than 10 hours number of adipose (fat) cells that when a child has too much body of TV or computer games a week are in a child’s body. Decreasing fat. Obesity is defined as a con- WOMEN, INFANT & CHILDREN are more likely to become over- adipose (fat) cells as a child will dition where an individual’s weight. help decrease the chance of that weight is in excess of 20% of his Obese children are more likely Encourage your child to be child becoming an obese adult. ideal body weight. It usually is to remain obese as an adolescent active by being a role model. A Obesity in children increases caused by overeating and a lack than slimmer children. About 80 parent needs to participate in the risk of poor health outcomes of exercise, whatever the genetic percent of obese adolescents will some of the physical activities in adulthood. Health risk such as World Champion Fancy Dancer background. become obese adults. that their children like to do. respiratory diseases, pancreatic Michael Roberts recently won the title of World Champion Fancy Genetic factors are often The most obvious conse- The treatment of obesity in disorders, orthopedic disorder, Dancer Southern Style at the Mashantucket Pequot Powwow in blamed for obesity, but are un- quence of being overweight dur- children is more likely to be suc- cardiovascular risk, diabetes, hy- Ledyard, Connecticut. Michael has been dancing fancy all of his life common primary reasons for ing childhood and adolescence cessful than for an adult. Increase pertension and high cholesterol and has won championships all over the United States and Canada. obesity. Genes are thought to be are phychosocial. Obese children in exercise helps to reduce the are prevalent in obese adults. Michael is currently Head Dancer for the American Indian Dance responsible for 25 to 40% of the have a lower self-esteem. They Theater and recently performed in the Kennedy Center in New York difference between children in are more likely not to do well City. He travels extensively for the theater. He is also a member of the prevalence of obesity. The academically, be socially iso- TOASTED the Mashantucket Pequot dance troupe. You can also watch Michael rest is determined by environ- lated and have poor job pros- PUMPKIN SEEDS perform on “Tales from the Painted Cave” with Robert Maribal on mental factors. pects. 1 large pumpkin PBS. Whether obesity can be con- Excess calorie intake and a 1/4 cup oil Michael and his wife, Rebecca, live in Ada with their three chil- tributed to genes or the environ- low activity level generally cause salt dren, T’Ata, Paan-Pai and Morningstar. He is the son of Wilson and ment, the level of childhood obe- obesity. As a parent, there are Cut the top off a large pumpkin. Scoop out the seeds. Wash the Sharon Roberts of Ada and the grandson of the late Steven Roberts sity is increasing in the United things we can do to help our chil- seeds. Dry them overnight on paper towels. Heat oil in a frying of Bennington and Annie Homer Roberts of Boswell. States today. dren stay slim or slim down. pan. Fry seeds until golden. Drain seeds on paper towels. Sprinkle First, we can make sure our child with salt and eat. eats the right amount of nutri- tious foods, eliminating foods NOTE: You can carve eyes, nose and mouth into the pumpkin high in sugar and dietary fats shell and make a Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween. Parent, please from their diets. supervise closely all cooking experiences. Foods high in dietary fats that are not burned off as energy will MARSHMALLOW SPIDERS be stored as fat in your child’s 6 large marshmallows Thanksgiving body. Second, we can encourage 12 M&M’s our children to be more active in 1/2 cup chocolate chips the activities that burn off the string licorice (16” for each spider) Dinners calories they consume. Activities such as walking, running, skip- Cut licorice into 2-inch strings and poke 8 pieces into marsh- McAlester ping, skating, swimming and mallow for legs. Melt over low heat the 1/2 cup of chocolate Senior Citizens ...... 11:30 November 7 playing sports burns calories as chips. Set spider on waxed paper and dribble a large spoonful of well as building strong bodies Community ...... 11:30 November 9 melted chocolate over the marshmallow. Add 2 M&M’s for eyes. and muscles. Idabel (at Bingo) ...... Noon November 7 Cool and eat. Atoka ...... Noon November 9 Studies show that children Hugo ...... 6 p.m. November 9 Antlers ...... 11:30 a.m. November 13 District 12 Chief receives Benefactor Award Stigler ...... 11:30 a.m. November 14 challenges The Choctaw Nation, under the leadership of Chief Gregory E. Poteau ...... Noon November 14 other districts Pyle, was honored with a Benefactor Award during the annual awards to match donation luncheon at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Homecom- Coalgate ...... Noon November 14 ing Weekend. Durant At the regular monthly meeting of the District 12 The SOSU Benefactor Award is given to individuals or organiza- Senior Citizens ...... Noon November 15 Choctaw Council on Septem- tions who have generously contributed to the university through do- Community(at Bingo) ...... 6 p.m. November 15 ber 13, 2001, the council mem- nations or in-kind gifts during the year. Wilburton ...... Noon November 16 bers voted to send $500 to the Most recently, the Choctaw Nation has provided funds to pave parking areas at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus Broken Bow ...... 11:30 a.m. November 16 New York disaster relief fund. We would like to challenge the and renovate the Choctaw Tower dormitory. Bethel ...... 6 p.m. November 19 other eleven Choctaw Nation “The people of the Choctaw Nation have a great understanding Talihina ...... 11:30 a.m. November 20 Districts to match our dona- that education is the foundation upon which the future is built and tion. have committed resources toward that mission,” said Dr. Johnson, James Frazier, SOSU president. Tribal Councilperson “Chief Pyle, Assistant Chief Bailey and the Tribal Council con- Louise Ott, tinue their efforts in education, committing millions of dollars of fund- Chair ing to educational programs and scholarships for higher education.” Pyle has provided experienced leadership to the Choctaw Nation Christine Pickens, and has introduced many initiatives to provide more and better ser- Vice Chair vices for Choctaws around the world. These services include hous- Tina Clem, ing, child care development, health, language and history classes, Secretary/Treasurer and increased businesses for the tribe. October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 9

Chief Pyle reminisces with Dr. Fran Coxsee- Curtis, Joyce and Allan Moran enjoys the Thursday Henderson on their days in the band at SOSU. night meeting.

Lester Bostic and sons Dion and Chase meet Assis- tant Chief Mike Bailey. About 100 people were at the Denver meeting.

Brenda Hampton, Director of the Tribal Member- ship department, explains paperwork to members. Chief Pyle poses for a photo with Catherine, Tad, Kenny and Angela Kincade.

Sandy Carillo, Herbert Carnes, LeAndra Marras, Chief Pyle and Sue Marris Frank Huffman, Assistant Chief Bailey and Eileen Hempfling are pictured at enjoyed visiting at the Denver meeting. the Choctaw meeting in Colorado.

Inter-Tribal Council supports Operation Enduring Freedom Resolutions passed by the In- remain firm allies of the United tems and the University of Okla- The fourth resolution passed ter-Tribal Council of the Five States of America and have homa Health Sciences Center to by the Council was unified sup- Civilized Tribes on October 12th promised to faithfully aid the produce specialty health services port for technical assistance for in Sulphur included support of United States in putting down its that benefit Oklahoma Indians. Indian National Family the United States in its mission enemies. A resolution was also passed Caregiving Support Program called “Operation Enduring Free- Another resolution approved asking for an amendment to the grantees. dom”. The resolution stated that by the Inter-Tribal Council was State Medicaid Plan to remove The next meeting of the Inter- members of each of the Five supporting Native American Re- certain restrictions to Medicaid Tribal Council of the Five Civi- Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, search Center for Health in part- payments, allowing reimburse- lized Tribes will be January 10- Seminole, Creek and Cherokee) nership with the University of ments for multiple encounters on 11, 2002, hosted by the Creek Na- have served honorably in all Oklahoma Health Sciences Cen- the same day. tion. American wars in all branches of ter. Indian Health Service in as- service, in all ranks from Private sociation with the National Insti- to General, and from Seaman to tute of General Medical Sciences, Admiral with distinction. The National Institutes of Health, has Inter-Tribal Council also said announced an intent to fund com- they recognized that American petitive and supplemental grants OPC alumni tour complex Indians have historically had the for Native American Research Sisters Sharon Olive Deloache and Mary Olive Wood were among highest record of military service Centers for Health (NARCH). those who toured the Choctaw Nation Tribal Complex (formerly the per capita when compared to Applications for this program Oklahoma Presbyterian College) in Durant during the OPC Re- other ethnic or minority groups. must be made by tribes with col- union on the weekend of October 5th and 6th. The Council stated that an attack laborations with academic re- Sharon and Mary are pictured here with Chief Gregory E. Pyle by on the United States of America search centers and universities. a framed portrait of their great-great uncle, former Chief George constitutes an attack on the sacred The Inter-Tribal Council hopes Hudson. homeland of the First Americans that this will increase the capa- The Choctaw Nation Health Care Center Ambulance Their mother, Thelma Hudson, went to school at OPC. and that the Five Civilized Tribes bility of both the tribal health sys- heads the Talihina Homecoming Parade September 27. October 2001, BISHINIK, Page 10 OBITUARIES

Emaline Jordan Brandon Shane Fromme Grace Emma Mitchell Emaline Jordan, 76, longtime Lequire, Oklahoma resident passed Brandon Shane Fromme, 4, passed away on July 20, 2001. He was Grace Emma (Pebworth) Mitchell, away Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at a Fort Smith hospital. A native born May 28, 1997. 85, granddaughter of Green McCur- of Lequire, she was born November 19, 1924 to William and Char- Brandon was so full of life and full of energy. He always had a tain, former Principal Chief of the lotte (Folsom) Martin. smile on his face. He loved to play with his brothers, sister and cous- Choctaw Nation, passed away May 7, She grew up at Lequire where she attended school until the eighth ins. He lived a short, but fulfilled life. 2001 in Burbank, California. She was grade. She graduated from Kinta High School with the class of 1943. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Corena Wilson. born May 9, 1916 in Kinta, Oklahoma She later continued her education at Eastern Oklahoma State Col- Survivors include his parents, Mary Fromme and David Fromme, to Hugh and Cora (McCurtain) lege. She made her home in California during World War II and Jr.; brothers, Blake and Wayne; sister, Victoria; half-brothers, Justin, Pebworth. After graduating from the worked in airplane assembly. Gregory, Jeffrey and Jeremy; half-sister, Melissa, and grandparents, University of Oklahoma with a degree She was married to Neil Jordan on June 1, 1945 in San Francisco, George Wilson, Sr. and David Sr. and Peggy Fromme, all of Antlers, in elementary education, she taught California. They made their home together in several cities and states Oklahoma. school until retirement. as Mr. Jordan served his country in the Air Force. They made their She settled in Burbank for her idyl- home back in Lequire in 1962. Emaline operated the Lequire Store Loyd Curtis Langley lic retirement years spent enjoying plays, concerts and the cinema. Short trips to Orange County, Holly- and the Mountain Fork Cafe for many years. She was a former Den Loyd Curtis Langley, 72, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2001 wood and the beach were among her other passions. Mother for the Lequire Cub Scouts and a member of the Haskell in Amarillo, Texas. He was born November 7, 1928 to Jimmie Lee Preceding her in death were her husband, Martin Jess Mitchell; County Historical Society as well as starting the Lequire Reunion and Ethy Norman Langley in Quail. brother, Sam Pebworth, and sister, Cora Stinson. Days. She was a longtime member of the Lequire First Baptist Church Loyd graduated from Quail High School in 1946. He attended Mid- Survivors include her devoted son, Bobby Briar of Burbank, and a where she was treasurer for many years. western University in Wichita Falls, Texas and took a business course sister, Pauline Guyer, of Dallas, Texas. Her husband, Neil, a great-grandson, Hagen Michael Jordan, and from Draughon’s Business College. He joined the Primitive Baptist two sisters, Rena Reyes and Rosalee Carlton, preceded her in death. Church in 1946 and had served as deacon since 1958. Survivors include three sons, Martin Jordan and wife, Mikie, of He married Mildred Clay on November 28, 1948 in Quail. He was Harrison “Dusty” Byars Fayetteville, Arkansas, Joseph Jordan and wife, Vickie, of Lona Val- a rural mail carrier from 1969 to 1991. Harrison “Dusty” Byars, 79, of Tishomingo, Oklahoma passed ley, and Michael Jordan and wife, Katy, of Lequire; eight grandchil- Mr. Langley’s grandmother, Matilda E. Rubottom Langley, was away September 6, 2001 in Tishomingo. Dusty was born August 21, dren, Dana Jordan, Sherry McGlone, Cari Jordan, Michael Jordan, an original enrollee of the Choctaw Nation. 1922 in Connerville, Oklahoma. Shakia Jordan, Yaminta Jordan, Ashua Jordan and Travis Jordan; eight His parents preceded him in death. He attended Jones Academy and Atoka High School. He was a great-grandchildren, one brother, William C. and Robbie Martin of Survivors include his wife, Mildred of Wellington, Texas; three veteran of World War II where he served with the U.S. Army and the Lequire, and one sister, Vivian Jordan of Denver, Colorado. daughters, Paula Carson and husband, Ben, Pamala Neeley and hus- U.S. Air Force. He married Juanita L. Holden on April 3, 1953 at Mary Ola Pierce band, Cary, of Quail, and Susan Nixon and husband, Nick, of Denver, Colorado. Wellington; sister, Melba Marcum of Wellington; three brothers, J.W. Mr. Byars was an environmental health worker with the Chick- Mary Ola Pierce, 82, of Nashville, Tennessee, formally of Hugo, Langley and wife, Jo, of Powderly, Texas, Hoyd Langley and wife, asaw Nation. He was an elder at the Sandy Creek Presbyterian Church Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2001 in Franklin, Charlene, of Paris, Texas, and Donald Langley and wife, Juanita, of in Fillmore. He enjoyed singing, fishing and watching his grandchil- Tennessee. She was born November 12, 1918 in Berwyn, Oklahoma Quail; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. dren participate in sports. (now known as Gene Autry) to James Lee Stribling and Bonnie Preceding him in death were his parents, Amiel and Bessie Byars; Gertrude (Payne) Stribling. Kenny Joe Bowen grandparents, Alec and Mahalia Byars and Hagan Greenwood; son Mrs. Pierce was the wife of the late George Howard Pierce. They and daughter-in-law, Joe and Lucille Cardinalle; great-granddaugh- were married on June 5, 1943 in Olympia, Washington and had made Kenny Joe Bowen, 40, of Comanche, Oklahoma passed away Sat- ter, Tylar Wilson; brother, Junior Byars; sisters, Lorene Ethridge and their home in the area from 1944 to 1956 and from 1986 to 1996. urday, August 18, 2001 in Duncan Regional Hospital. He was born Betty Darnell. The Pierces had been together for over 50 years prior to his passing. December 12, 1960 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Nell Jo Survivors include his wife, Juanita L. Byars of the home; sons, Mrs. Pierce was a graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State Col- Bowen of Comanche. Buck Byars and wife, Annie, of Latta, Oklahoma, DeWayne Byars lege in Durant and received her BS degree in education. She was a Mr. Bowen was a 1980 graduate of Comanche High School and and wife, Kay, Mark Byars and wife, Elaine, Michael Byars and high school home economics teacher and was retired from the De- was a machinist at Valco. Daniel Byars, all of Tishomingo; daughters, Linda Carter and Emma partment of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs Education System. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Theresa Bowen of Merid- Wilson and husband, James, all of Latta, Carol Factor and husband, She taught several years at Goodland School and at the Cherokee ian; three nephews, Cary McCreight of Denton, Texas, Coby Beck James, and Michelle Baken and husband, Byars “Hotshot”, all of Indian High School in Cherokee, North Carolina. of Dallas, Texas and Chance Beck of Meridian; many cousins, aunts Tishomingo, and Christie Byars Chavez and husband, Luther, of She was a member of the National Educators Association and the and uncles. Ravia; 30 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was also a Kenny Joe was the grandson of the late Dewey and Opal Richards Ray Byars of Sparks, Nevada, and a sister, Emma Wilkerson of Davis, member of the First Baptist Church in Bryson City where she lived and E.N. and Hazel Bowen. He was the great-grandson of original Oklahoma. for 30 years. In 1996, illness necessitated her relocating to Tennessee enrollee Nellie Mae Spain. where she resided until her death. DeWayne “Bear” Byars Survivors include a daughter, Susan Pierce Brintnall of Nashville; George “Duke” Baker DeWayne “Bear” Byars, 45, of Tishomingo, Oklahoma passed away sister, Bonnie Lee Briscoe of Ardmore, Oklahoma; two grandchil- George “Duke” Baker, 78, of Antlers, Oklahoma passed away Tues- September 13, 2001 at Tishomingo. He was born September 22, 1955 dren, Michael Douglas Brintnall of Brentwood, Tennessee, and Mary day, July 10, 2001 at Pushmataha Hospital in Antlers. He was born in Talihina, Oklahoma. Elizabeth Massey of Columbia, Tennessee; six great-grandchildren, February 21, 1923 in Bethel, Oklahoma, the son of Stewart Bohanon DeWayne attended Milburn High School. He married Kay Pierce, Wilson and Miranda Brintnall and Sydney, Harrison and and Marswes (Colbert) Bohanon. His adoptive parents were Emaline Pendergraft on November 25, 1992 in Sandy Creek, Oklahoma. Hudson Massey, and one sister-in-law, Mary E. Pierce of Hugo. Noah and Joe Baker. He was a maintenance engineer with the Health Systems Depart- Mr. Baker was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. ment of the Chickasaw Nation. He was a member of the Sandy Creek Virginia (Gardner) Percell He was also of the Methodist faith. He married Betty Charles on Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing dominoes, camping, fish- Virginia (Gardner) Percell, 90, of Bennington, Oklahoma passed June 5, 1949 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He was a TV repairman and had ing, hunting, reading, cooking and walking in the outdoors. away Saturday, September 1, 2001. The daughter of Robert Lee lived all of his life in this area. His father, Harrison Byars; brother, Joseph Cardinalle, and grand- Gardner, a full-blood Choctaw from Mississippi, and Tassie He was preceded in death by both his adoptive parents and his parents, James and Emma Holden and Amiel and Bessie Byars, pre- (Holloman) Gardner, she was born Tuesday, May 23, 1911 in Banty, natural parents; two brothers, Julius and Josh Bohanon, and two sis- ceded him in death. Oklahoma. She married Earl Percell on April 22, 1933 in Benning- ters, Ethel Constantine and Ann Sims. Survivors include his wife, Kay Byars of the home; a son, Trent ton. Survivors include his wife, Betty Baker; one son, Michael Baker Byars of Tishomingo; brothers, Buck Byars and wife, Annie, of Latta, A housewife, Mrs. Percell and her husband were longtime Ben- of Hugo, Oklahoma; four daughters, Quannah Williston, Patricia Oklahoma, Mark Byars and wife, Elaine, of Ravia, Oklahoma, nington ranchers and pecan producers. She was a longtime member Baker, Vivian Baker and Tammye Baker, all of Hugo; two brothers, Michael Byars and Daniel Byars, both of Tishomingo, and sisters, of the Bennington Presbyterian Church, serving as a teacher and el- Pete Noah, Jr. of Hugo and Jacob Bohanon of Lawrence, Kansas; Linda Carter and Emma Wilson and her husband, Rick, all of Latta, der. She was also secretary of the Gardner Reunion held each year at two sisters, Gladys Wood of Hugo and Josephine Roberts of Wright Carol Factor and husband, James, and Michelle Baken and husband, Old Church. City, Oklahoma; one foster sister, Noakola Shufeldt of Hugo; five Byars “Hotshot”, all of Tishomingo, and Christie Byars Chavez and She attended Oklahoma Presbyterian College and Southeastern to grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. husband, Luther, of Ravia. become a teacher. She taught at Whitesand Public School and served as an aid in Bennington Public School. Murle Maurice Hulsey Mrs. Percell was proud of her Indian heritage and a strong sup- Goldman F. Kyle Murle Maurice Hulsey, 84, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Sun- porter of the Choctaw Nation. She always helped her people in any Goldman F. Kyle, 77, of Clarksville, Texas, formerly of Charles- day, August 12, 2001 in Tulsa. He was born August 22, 1916 in way she could and enjoyed attending Indian activities. ton, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 21, 2001 in Clarksville. Garland, Haskell County, Oklahoma, the second of eight children Her parents, husband, three sisters and a brother preceded her in Mr. Kyle was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Masonic born to Henry Hunter and Ida Atlas Hulsey. His father, Henry, was death. Friendship Lodge #16 of Clarksville, The Scottish Rite, Dallas, Texas, an original enrollee. Mr. Hulsey married Viola Rose “Boots” Benson Survivors include two daughters, Donna Pratt of Denison, Texas North Heights Alumni Association of Texarkana, Arkansas and the in 1939 in Coweta, Oklahoma. He had retired from McDonald-Dou- and Gloria Welch of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, John Gardner of Okla- Highland Park Baptist Church of Texarkana, Texas. glas and had spent his later life ranching and investing in real estate. homa City; sister, Margaret Blackwell of Oklahoma City; four grand- Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Berry Kyle of Clarksville, and Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, George L. and children and three great-grandchildren. several nieces and nephews. LaDeana Gail Hulsey of Tulsa; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda Sue and Douglas R. Embrey of Tulsa; a son-in-law, Milt Daniel of Tulsa; grandsons, David Maurice and wife Juliane, Daniel Edward Embrey and wife Heather, and George Brhett Hulsey of Tulsa; grand- Original enrollee daughters, Leslie Gail Hulsey Rowlands and husband Thomas, and Andrea Dianne Hulsey Skidgel and husband Chance of Tulsa, Jeanine Ann Hulsey Kinney and husband Sean of New York City; three great Margaret Mahala Cochanauer grandsons, Drew Thomas Rowlands, Scout Wesley and Tanner Wade Skidgel, all of Tulsa; eight great-granddaughters, Alix Taylor Contributed by Reba Winfrey Dickson Rowlands, Allie Winslow Hutto, Kyleigh Morgan, Kaitlyn Miranda Embrey, Maegan Leann, Ashley Grace, Emily Rae and Erin Eliza- My grandmother, Margaret that she had none of the modern cane chairs that faced the fire- ematics. No matter what we got beth Embrey, all of Tulsa; two sisters, Mildred Lucille Hulsey Henry Mahala Cochanauer Harrison, conveniences of that time. She place. The kitchen was furnished into she never scolded. We had and Florence Ethel Hulsey Henry and husband Leon of Tamaha; sis- was an exceptional lady. She was lived in a two-story unpainted with a wood-burning cook stove, the run of the house, the orchard ters-in-law, Inez Tackett Hulsey of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Erma Dean born February 12, 1876 near house. The front porch spanned a homemade cabinet and work and barnyard. We all have fond Hulsey Obannon of Muskogee, and Betty Jo Hulsey Davis of Bixby Caddo, Indian Territory and was the entire length of the house and table, and a shelf near the back memories of our visits to and a host of nephews and nieces. an original enrollee in the Choc- was used as a tack room. It was door for the water bucket and grandma’s house. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, “Boots”; a daugh- taw Indian Nation. a mystery to me why the boys wash basin. Grandmother married Septem- ter, Murlene Hulsey Daniel; four brothers, Walter James Hulsey of She led a simple life, but a hung their saddles on the front Drinking water was hauled ber 1, 1894 to a tall lanky full- Fort Smith, Arkansas, Gerald Wayne Hulsey of Muskogee, Clinton happy one. She went about her porch when there was a barn and three barrels at a time in a wagon blood Irishman by the name of Lee Hulsey of Tamaha and Leon Melvin Hulsey of Tulsa, and a sis- work singing as if she didn’t have kraal nearby. from a community spring. The Bloomer White Harrison. I re- ter, Hester Marie Hulsey Cronic of Stigler. a care in the world. She once ex- The house was scantily fur- wagon was parked near the back member him as a kind, free- pressed the desire to travel, but nished with two beds in each door. The barrels were covered hearted, congenial person. Al- as far as anyone in the family can room including the living room with canvas. The dining room ways had a story for the children, James Edward Dyke remember never traveled outside where she and grandpa slept in was furnished with a long table stories of his travels and adven- James Edward Dyke, 58, passed away October 1, 1982 at Bryan County. An avid reader, one bed and the two youngest with a bench along the side next tures. Wadsworth Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles, California. He was she did what we call “arm chair children slept in the other with to the wall and cane chairs along Rumors circulated the com- born January 5, 1924 in Oklahoma to Cornelia Hancock and Jon Ed traveling”. their heads at the foot of the bed. the other side and at either end. munity that B.W. Harrison was Dyke. Cornelia made it through the Trail of Tears that brought her to However, I don’t know when I assumed the purpose of sleep- There was a sideboard and a the richest cattle rancher in Oklahoma. she found time to read. There ing that way, especially in the built-in corner cabinet for Bryan County and that he had Mr. Dyke, a former resident of Shafter, was living in Bakersfield, were turkeys and chickens to summer, was to get the breeze Grandpa’s small tools, nails, nuts struck a gold mine in Alaska. I California at the time of his death. He retired from the U.S. Army as care for, the vegetable garden from the window. But that was and bolts. never saw evidence of it. He re- a Master Sergeant and had participated in World War II and the Ko- and canning of vegetables, the the year-round custom. All the On our annual visits to mained an active farmer-rancher rean Conflict, winning numerous medals and ribbons for his brav- canning and drying of fruit from children and some of the grand- “grandma’s house” she always into his eighties. He died of a ery. the orchard, and the laundry children slept at the foot of the met us at the door with hugs and stroke November 26, 1950. Survivors include his wife, Lois Alene Dyke; three daughters, which she did on scrub-board, bed. It must have been an inher- kisses and tears of joy. Her love Grandmother survived him by Belinda Dyke of Bakersfield, Connie Hudson of Kansas, and Carole drawing water from a well. I of- ited trait. for children was evident in that 20 years, living in Bokchito. Clarke of Florida; five sons, Richard and Donald of Oklahoma, Jimmy ten wondered if she ever sat Additional furnishings in the she bore 14 and reared 12. One She died April 25, 1970. Both of Texas, Gary and Rickey of Bakersfield; 16 grandchildren; two down except to churn the butter. living room consisted of a girl died in infancy and a boy at are buried in the Bokchito Cem- sisters, Nona Jones of Nevada and Wanda Moody of Oklahoma, and It didn’t seem to matter to her dresser, sewing machine, and age 15 who was a genius in math- etery. two brothers, Donald of Georgia and Bruce of Kansas.