Incumbent

Todd Griffith Todd Green Jo Mary

Mark Johnson Mark The Times

Post Office Box 1548

Ada, OK 74821

Pontotoc District • Seat 5 Seat • District Pontotoc

Incumbent

July 12, 2010. 12, July Tim Colbert Tim Incumbent

Daniel Worcester Daniel Watson Mike Briggs Linda

mailed mailed

Ballots will be be will Ballots

District.

in Tishomingo Tishomingo in

legislative election election legislative

There will be no no be will There

District • Seat 2 Seat •

Pickens District • Seat 3 Seat • District Pickens

Please Note: Please

Tishomingo

Incumbent Incumbent

Beryl F. Sears F. Beryl Flowers Ellen Alexander Beth Jeremy D. Oliver D. Jeremy Mark Colbert Mark

Panola District • Seat 1 Seat • District Panola Judicial • Seat 1 Seat • Judicial

2010 Election Issue Election 2010

T C

hickasaw imes a hickasa tion o i at N aw s a k c i Ch e h t f o n o i cat i l b u p l a i c i f f O www.chickasawtimes.net www.chickasawtimes.net June 2010 June 2 chickasaw times election issue June 2010 Panola District • Seat 1 Legislative contests in Panola, Pickens, Pontotoc Districts, plus judicial race Candidates file for tribal offices; ballots mailed July 12 Election Secretary islative seat. Loder at (580) 310-6475. Seat 1 Ellen Flowers (Calera) Rita Loder has announced the candi- Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Candidates filing are as follows: dates seeking four legislative seats and Mark Holmes Colbert of Ardmore will Legislature: Tishomingo District one judicial seat within the Chickasaw face Jeremy Oliver of Wynnewood for Seat 2 Timothy K. Colbert (Incum- Nation. Seat 1 on the court. Pontotoc District bent) (Sulphur) The filing period closed Wednesday, Registered Chickasaw voters will Seat 5 Mary Jo Green (Incumbent) Seat 2 *Joyce Wesley (Milburn) *ineli- June 9, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. vote by absentee ballots. Ballots will (Ada) gible Pontotoc District Seat 5 incumbent be mailed to qualified voters July 12, Seat 5 Todd Griffith (Newcastle) Mary Jo Green of Ada will face challeng- 2010. Seat 5 Mark Johnson (Ada) Supreme Court: ers Todd Griffith of Newcastle and Mark Ballots must be returned to the Chick- Seat 5 *Jerry Imotichey (Fillmore) *in- Seat 1 Mark Holmes Colbert (Incum- Johnson of Ada. asaw Nation Election Commission no eligible bent) (Ardmore) Pickens District Seat 3 incumbent later than 10:30 a.m. on July 27, 2010. Seat 1 Jeremy D. Oliver (Wyn- Linda Briggs of Marietta will face chal- No hand delivered ballots will be ac- Pickens District newood) lengers Mike Watson of Ardmore and cepted. Seat 3 Linda Briggs (Incumbent) *Joyce Wesley and Jerry Imotichey Daniel Worcester of Ardmore. The Chickasaw Nation Election Com- (Marietta) were both ruled ineligible as candidates Panola District incumbent Beth Al- mission shall conduct and supervise Seat 3 Mike Watson (Ardmore) because they are currently employed by exander of Achille will face Beryl F. the ballot counting beginning at 11 Seat 3 Daniel Worcester (Ardmore) the Chickasaw Nation. Election rules re- Sears of Hendrix and Ellen Flowers of a.m. July 27, 2010, at the Chickasaw quire prospective candidates to resign Calera. Community Center in Ada. Results of Panola District employment upon filing. Tishomingo District Seat 2 incumbent the elections shall be announced the Seat 1 Beth Alexander (Incumbent) legislator Timothy K. Colbert of Sulphur same day. (Achille) is unchallenged and will retain his leg- For more information, contact Ms. Seat 1 Beryl F. Sears (Hendrix)

Beth Alexander, Incumbent

Name of candidate: Beth Alexander ing young women to Public Schools. Mrs. said, “The first key to greatness is to be in Position candidate is filing for: Tribal become political lead- Alexander was also reality what we appear to be.” Legislator ers. For the past eight selected the represen- Since becoming Legislator, I have made District and seat number: Panola Dis- years, she has been tative for the Okla- it my personal goal to assist All Chicka- trict, seat 1 a mentor and guest homa State Schools saw Citizens nationwide. I have no other Background information: Beth Alex- speaker for “The Dy- convention. agenda. Being a Legislator is my full time ander is the youngest daughter of Don manics of Leader- Goal as a member job. I believe each citizen deserves to get and June Leake, of Sherman, Texas. She ship Class” hosted by of the Chickasaw Leg- personal attention when it comes to meet- is the granddaughter of original enroll- Murray State Junior islature: ing their needs. Everything ranging from ee Mary Annetta Collins and is a direct College, designed to • To continue to rep- home repairs, medical help and geneal- descendant of Rhoda Gunn. Mrs. Alex- inspire, empower and resent the Panola Dis- ogy research, to careful attention to leg- ander and her husband, Rick have two educate students with trict and all Chickasaw islative details, giving speeches and pray- sons, Joshua and Will. personal goals, com- citizens with honesty, ing for personal needs. I have endeav- One thing she is passionate about is munication skills and integrity and profes- ored to work on behalf of the people and working with and encouraging young leadership ability. She sionalism. As legisla- vote to fairly represent your best inter- people. She has worked as a profes- is also an active speak- tors, our responsibil- ests. I am looking forward to continuing sional educator for 17 years in public er in several local ity is to serve you, the to represent you as your Panola District and Christian schools and has a spe- churches throughout Beth Alexander Chickasaw people. Legislator. I believe integrity and ethical cial interest in students with learning the Chickasaw Nation. • Mrs. Alexander values need to be at the forefront in our disabilities. The Alexanders also spent During her years as a is committed to im- governing entities of the Chickasaw Na- 12 years developing and implementing legislator, Mrs. Alexan- proving and expand- tion. This will ensure a solid foundation church camps and conducting chil- der has been involved in several legisla- ing the health care services to outlying for future generations to continue the de- dren’s revivals. tive committees and is a member of the communities and has seen the need for velopment and growth of our tribe. Educational background: After grad- Chickasaw Historical Society. continued diligence in the fight against In order to serve you more effectively, I uating from Sherman High School with Active in local and community af- diabetes. She is an advocate of the Neu- need to hear from you. Please contact me honors, she earned a bachelor of science fairs, Mrs. Alexander and her family rocare system – an electrical muscle in one of the following ways: bethalexan- degree in elementary education with a attend Victory Life Church in Durant, stimulator that has been used to treat [email protected], chickasawbeth.com specialization in life and earth sciences where they served as children’s pas- the complications of diabetes. In many or facebook me at chickasawbeth. My from Texas A&M-Commerce. She holds tors for 12 years. During this time they cases, with diligent use, this system can home phone number is (580) 283-3409. a teaching certification in both Okla- also developed and sponsored church improve the circulation in affected ar- “Some trust in chariots and some in homa and Texas. camps for children and co-directed and eas and even prevent amputation. horses, but we trust in the name of the Civic and/or community activities: developed children’s revivals for local • To encourage the future expansion Lord our God.” Psalms 20:7 Mrs. Alexander participated in the Na- and inner-urban churchs. of the “Services at Large” program for Thank you for your support and en- tional Education for Women’s Leader- Awards and honors: Mrs. Alexander those who live outside the Chickasaw couragement. ship Program (N.E.W.) as a faculty in was selected Teacher of the Year at both Nation boundaries. Beth Alexander – The People’s Voice. residence at the University of Okla- Texoma Christian Middle School and Personal message to the Chickasaw homa, inspiring, mentoring and teach- her first year of teaching at Kingston people: As the philosopher Socrates once June 2010 election issue chickasaw times 3 Panola District • Seat 1 Ellen Flowers Name of candidate: Ellen J. Flowers sent seven (7) of their perform those duties. graduated from Caddo Public Schools in Position candidate is filing for: Tribal children to schools I too believe in the im- 1968. She attended Southeastern Okla- Legislator of higher learning. portance of education homa State University, Durant, from District and seat number: Panola Dis- Sallie, (my great- and hard work to be 1979-1981. trict, seat 1 grandmother) Maud successful at any task Civic and/or community activities: Background information: Ms. Flow- and Nancy to Bloom- we are asked to do. By Ms. Flowers civic and community activi- ers is the daughter of Prince and Alice field Academy and you knowing a little ties include: Indian Council Kemp Flowers and the granddaughter Claude, Ben, Berry A., about me and my an- on Aging (member), American Cancer of Douglas L. and Lillian Turner Kemp, Jr., to Harley Institute cestors, should let you Society, Native People Lay Health Advi- who is the daughter of Sallie Duck- and Wiley J.,0 to what know that I will repre- sor, and Chickasaw Elder. worth Turner. She is a descendant of is now Southeast- sent you with integrity Awards and honors: Ms. Flowers re- the Colberts, Kemps, Greenwoods, and ern Oklahoma State and honesty. ceived a certificate for Caregivers Sup- Duckworths who were all . University. All seven Ms. Flowers worked port Group 28th Annual Oklahoma As most of you know was graduated. for the Chickasaw Na- Conference on Aging 2002; certification one of the most important men in Allen and Nancy tion as site manager from the State of Oklahoma Medicare/ Chickasaw history, continually build- (Colbert) Greenwood, Ellen Flowers of the Madill Chicka- Medicade Fraud Abuse and Waste Re- ing the nation by hard work and per- my great-great-great- saw Nation Senior Site duction Program, 2003; Chickasaw Na- severance. The Kemp family was also grandfather and grandmother, was con- in 1996. In 2000 she advanced to care- tion Department of Training and Devel- very instrumental in the development sistently working for the betterment of giver coordinator with the Division on opment certificate of completion, 2002; and growth of the . The the Chickasaw Nation. it is also known Aging. This position included traveling certificate of Completion Three Feathers town of Kemp was named for Jackson in our family how actively the Green- and working in all 13 districts of the Title VI Technical Assistance and Man- Kemp and his brother Joel and Mariah wood’s were in the education of our Chickasaw Nation and working with agement, San Diego, 1996, Kansas City, Colbert Kemp owned a ferry from the young people, especially the Chickasaw all divisions of the Nation. In 2003 Mo., 1997 and Sulphur, Okla., 1998; cer- IT to Texas. Benjamin Kemp (Judge children. My great-great-grandmother she was employed with Texoma Gam- tification from Oklahoma Indian Coun- Ben) my great-great-grandfather was Louisa (Lou) Duckworth attended ing at Kingston, Okla., and in 2008 she cil on Aging, 1998; certificate of comple- the last judge to preside at the Rock Bloomfield Academy at Kemp, IT in the returned to the Division on Aging sta- tion Office of Management and Budget Springs court located between Achille 1860’s and Allen and Nancy’s son Benja- tioned in Achille with Chickasaw senior Chickasaw Nation, 2002; certificate and Kemp, IT. The Duckworth family min was the first clerk of Panola County citizens. was very interested in education, they and would have had to be educated to Educational background: Ms. Flowers see Ellen Flowers, page 9 Beryl F. Sears Name of candidate: Beryl F. Sears elor’s degree in busi- lators and the Gover- make for a happy life. Position candidate is filing for: Tribal ness administration nor to get good things The times change, but not the guiding Legislator and education from done for Panola Dis- principles. District and seat number: Panola Dis- Southeastern Okla- trict Chickasaws. For the past 12 years, our current leg- trict, seat 1 homa State University To pass legislation islator has failed to pass a single piece of Background information: Mr. Sears in 1978. that will fulfill the legislation. I will work hard every day to is running for Panola District legislator He attended elemen- needs of Panola Dis- pass legislation that will benefit you. Our to bring positive, meaningful change to tary school at Kemp, trict Chickasaws, and district needs jobs, educational opportu- every Panola District Chickasaw. Oklahoma and grad- to attend to the needs nities, improved access to health care, Born and raised in the heart of Panola uated from Durant of our At-Large citi- transportation and so much more. District, Mr. Sears, 53, is a lifelong edu- High School. zens. While the other Chickasaw Nation dis- cator and rancher. He currently serves Civic and/or com- Personal message tricts thrive with new tribal facilities, in- as the principal of Whitewright Elemen- munity activities: Mr. to the Chickasaw peo- cluding businesses, clinics, hospitals and tary School. He has worked for 30 years Sears believes under- ple: As early as I can area offices, Panola District has only one as a teacher and administrator, and has standing our heritage remember, I was in the small senior site. That must change. Our also overseen the operation of the fam- makes us stronger, field with my family. younger people need job and education ily cattle business. more active citizens. I first remember fol- opportunities. Our elders need transpor- A family man, Mr. Sears and his wife He is a member of the lowing my mother tation to health clinics, or better yet, a Debbie have one son, Brent, 20. Debbie Chickasaw Historical Beryl F. Sears down the row as she health clinic of our own! is a special education teacher in the Du- Society, the Oklahoma was picking cotton. A Our Panola District Chickasaws who rant School District and Brent works for Historical Society and the Bryan County few years later I was on the “little” trac- live outside the district deserve excellent the Chickasaw Nation. Heritage Association. tor raking hay. representation. So many needs exist for Chickasaw history and culture are He has served his fellow Bryan Coun- Whatever the job, my mother, dad, Chickasaws living in Texas, California extremely important to Mr. Sears. He is ty farmers and ranchers as an elected brother and I all worked together. No and all the other areas outside the Chick- descended from the Colbert family and member of the Bryan County USDA one ever complained. It was simply our asaw Nation. I promise to sponsor legis- his great-great-great grandfather was Farm Service Advisory Committee. way of life. lation that will respond to those needs. Lemuel Colbert, one of the first Chicka- Mr. and Mrs. Sears are active in their Our parents instilled in us three princi- We have only one Panola District rep- saws to arrive in Indian Territory. church. ples for life: 1) work hard; 2) go to church; resentative on the Chickasaw Tribal Leg- The Sears family are members of the Goal as a member of the Chickasaw 3) get an education. Although they had islature. Everything that could happen Kemp Church of Christ. Legislature: To bring real, practical and no formal training past high school, they for our district is wrapped up in that one Educational background: Mr. Sears positive change to benefit Panola Dis- made certain I understood I would be go- person. earned a master’s degree in business trict Chickasaws, whether they live in ing to college. I ask that you vote for me, Beryl Sears, education from Oklahoma State Uni- or outside the district. They also taught me that hard work, as your Panola District legislator. I pledge versity in 1980. He received his bach- To work diligently with fellow legis- perseverance and faith in God would to get positive results - for you! 4 chickasaw times election issue June 2010 Pickens District • Seat 3 Linda Briggs, Incumbent Name of candidate: Linda Briggs graduated from high and treasurer. She is wherever they live. I want to continue to Position candidate is filing for: Tribal school at Gladewater, active and past chair- expand educational opportunities to all Legislator Texas, studied a year man of the Board citizens of all ages and to continue to District and seat number: Pickens at North Texas State of Trustees of First improve health care services to all citi- District, Seat 3 University and the Uni- Methodist Church, zens, wherever they live. I am business Background information: An expe- versity of Tulsa. She at- Marietta. oriented, and I will remain very proac- rienced full-time legislator Mrs. Briggs tended Business College Awards and hon- tive on our business ventures to afford served four years as Chairperson of the at Bish Mathis Institute ors: Mrs. Briggs was the services to our Chickasaw citizens. Legislature and is presently serving her in Longview, Texas recognized for out- Name of spouse and children: Mrs. third year as Secretary. She was born where she completed standing contribu- Briggs is the widow of Bill Briggs. She in Love County (where she presently re- numerous courses in tion to education by has two children, Teresa Stofel, of Mari- sides) and grew up in East Texas. She business, business Love County Cham- etta, and Marc Briggs, of Georgetown, spent most of her early adult years in management and ac- ber of Commerce and Texas. the Dallas area and has been back in counting. She has taken was recently named Personal message to the Chickasaw Love County for 25 years. She worked numerous other cours- Grand Marshal of the people: as a bookkeeper/office manager and of- es of study in areas of Love County Frontier Throughout my years as your legisla- fice management consultant, primarily interest to her includ- Days celebration. tor I have worked very hard to better the in the oil and gas industry and was a ing studying securities Linda Briggs Goal as a member lives of all Chickasaws with my actions. licensed security dealer. She serves as with Rauscher-Pierce of the Chickasaw I am passionate about the causes of our Vice-Chair of the Chickasaw Tribal Util- Securities in Dallas. Legislature: To en- people and will continue to work with all ity Authority and as an alternate to Lt. Civic and/or community activities: hance the lives of all Chickasaws living the resources available to me to further Governor Keel on the National Congress Mrs. Briggs served eight years on the inside and outside the boundaries of enhance the services and to help any and of American Indians. Marietta (OK) Board of Education. She the Chickasaw Nation. I want to contin- all in every way possible. Educational background: Mrs. Briggs has also served as Marietta’s mayor ue to improve the services to our elders Mike Watson Name of candidate: Mike Watson puter operations from extends from the ing to Mississippi, his mother’s wish Position candidate is filing for: Tribal the Computer Educa- hand pull adding was fulfilled, he gained an opportunity Legislator tion Center. machine/calculator to walk Chickasaws old homeland. District and seat number: Pickens Mr. Watson’s formal (of his childhood at Mr. Watson later organized a trip for District, Seat 3 studies were structured his grand- the Chickasaw Legislative body, et al, to Background information: Mike Wat- toward areas of per- parents home) to his Chickasaw homeland. son’s mother is Wilma Pauline Stout sonal interests, which computer interest He and his mother raised funds to Watson, Shawi (Clan) of Chickasha included: history, ac- which was preceded take Chickasaw elders back to Chicka- Hutak. His maternal grandmother was counting, computer by the electric type- saw homeland for a visit. Hattie Pickens Stout, Shawi (Clan) of technology (which in writer which his par- Just as Annie Ned Pickens’ mother Chickasha Hutak. His maternal great- the early 1970s was a ents gave him to use oversaw the trip of Chickasaws in her grandmother was Annie Ned Pickens, new and exciting sci- for his high school group during Chickasaw removal from Shawi (Clan) of Chickasha Hutak. ence-field), real estate studies. Math and Mississippi, Wilma Watson made sug- His mother married Thomas W. Wat- (appraising, financing, word processing are gestion when she felt it was time to stop son 3/8 Mississippi Choctaw, 4/8 Choc- documenting surface the foundation of for the benefit and comfort of Chicka- taw. His maternal grandmother married and mineral owner- Mike Watson computer technol- saw elders which coincided with every- Sam Stout (undocumented Mississippi ship), government (Pre- ogy. one interest of exploring. Choctaw and French). His maternal Columbian through Mr. Watson’s inter- Mr. Watson said “Chickasaw eye great-grandmother married Ihunta Pick- current philosophies of est in history came watched our children and Chickasaw ens, son of Okchuntubby better know democracy, autocratic to dictatorships from sitting on the porches of his hands helped all Chickasaws within as Edmund Pickens (died ca.1868) for etc.) and balanced by reasonable knowl- grandparents listing to the old ones (Wilma’s) group which was destined to whom the Chickasaw Pickens District edge of, geography (which prepared him talk. In the evening, family and guest visit Chickasaws historical homeland is named. to protect his family’s real estate assets would take to rocking chairs or kitchen east of the Great Mississippi….” Mr. Watson was born into the Shawi both lands and minerals). His education chairs laughing and talking until some- Civic and/or community activities: (Clan). Many of his cousins were or are allowed him entry into several exciting one began speaking about Chickasaw Mr. Watson’s community and civic ac- of the Bird (Clan). Traditional people fields of commerce where he witnessed or Choctaw history (daily life, locations, tivities include: preservation of history are keenly aware of clan affiliation (i.e. development of stand-alone computer- social activity, social structure, archi- (mainly Chickasaw); choir; one of the Brown, Palmer, Mose, et al). Many of the ized technology and its introduction tecture etc). founding members of Chickasaw Na- aforementioned are not aware of their into the business, governmental and In 1992 Mr. Watson’s grandmother, tion’s tribal dancers; attended many true clan connection. personal sectors of the 70s, plus appli- Hattie Pickens Stout, passed away. His Chickasaw gathering-at-large from Cal- Educational background: Mr. Watson cations for private and public sectors. mother mentioned she wished to visit ifornia, Texas, Alabama, New Mexico, graduated from Madill High School, Ma- His interest in real estate and geology her father’s birthplace. Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and dill, Okla. He attended East Central Uni- allowed him to utilize personal inter- Mr. Watson’s memory of childhood through-out Oklahoma without being versity, American College and Phillips est then transformed that interest into stories about the greatness of the home- paid to do so; assisted in establishing University. He has an associates degree business opportunities which resulted lands (Chickasaw/Choctaw) and their two non-profit organizations aimed in business management. He received in personal profit. history was awoken. a certification in third generation com- Mr. Watson’s accounting interest Mr. Watson announced they were go- see Mike Watson, page 9 June 2010 election issue chickasaw times 5 Pickens District • Seat 3 Daniel Worcester Name of candidate: Daniel Worces- Civic and/or com- children, Christian port for all of the Chickasaw programs ter munity activities: Mr. and Lily. James Dan- and services that our nation has to offer Position candidate is filing for: Tribal Worcester participates iel and wife, Whitney each and every person. From my young- Legislator in the Santa Fe Indian have a son, Carter. est grandchild who is one week old, to my District and seat number: Pickens Market in Santa Fe, N.M., Personal message 79-year-old father, I know personally of District, Seat 3 Red Earth in Oklahoma to the Chickasaw how important each of our services and Background information: Daniel City and the Annual people: I want to say programs are to every age group. To see Worcester was born in Ardmore, Okla., Chickasaw Festival in ‘thank you’ to all my these expanded and made to serve you to D.D. and Dorothy Worcester. He is Tishomingo exhibiting fellow Chickasaws. It better will be my top priority. As a land- 15/32 degree Chickasaw. His paternal the knives he designs is because of you and owner, I recognize the need for constant grandparents, Arlington Telle Worces- and builds. His work those enlightened vigilance protecting our natural resourc- ter and Nora (Colbert) Worcester are has been exhibited men and women who es. Our strong tribal sovereignty harbors both original enrollees. Mr. Worcester across the United States came before us, that our core identity as a people connecting and his parents lived on original allot- including the Museum our Chickasaw Na- our past, present, and future. Whether ment land just north of Pontotoc several of Arts & Design in New tion is as great as it is you live in the Pickens District or outside years before moving to land southwest York City. Daniel Worcester today. As Chickasaws, our boundaries in another state, your of Ardmore. He and his wife Debbie Awards and honors: we are truly blessed to concerns and desires for our nation will continue to make their home there. His He was inducted into live at this time in his- be heard through me. If elected I will not wife, Debbie, is employed by the Wes- the Chickasaw Hall of Fame in 2009. tory. We have overcome many obstacles only be your voice in the Chickasaw Na- theimer Corporation. Mr. Worcester has Name of spouse and children: Mr. in the past and we can be sure there will tion, but also your eyes and ears to keep been employed for 36 years with AT&T, Worcester and his wife, Debbie have many to overcome in the future. Oppor- you informed of our Nation’s progress working in and around Ardmore. three children and six grandchildren. tunities are all around us and I believe in improving the life of each and every Educational background: Mr. Worces- Scott and wife, Amber have three chil- each one of us possess the vision and de- Chickasaw. ter graduated from Lone Grove (OK) dren, Madison, Ashley and Gavin. Lori termination to forge ahead for an even (580) 504-5602 High School in 1974. Dodson and husband, Shane have two greater future. I want to pledge my sup- [email protected]

Meet your tribal election office staff and election commissioners

Rita Loder Traci Gold Jennifer Owens Jalena Walker Election Secretary/Tribal Registrar Administrative Assistant Registration Clerk File Clerk

Rose Jefferson J.D. Malaney Claude Miller Mark Riesen Catherine Wood Pontotoc District Commissioner Panola District Commissioner At-Large Commissioner Pickens District Commissioner Tishomingo District Commissioner 6 chickasaw times election issue June 2010 Pontotoc District • Seat 5 Mary Jo Green, Incumbent Name of Candidate: Mary Jo Green gram. Selected by the ing; past president dividends through new legislation to Position candidate is filing for: Tribal Chickasaw Nation, she of Chickasaw AARP; help Chickasaws. Legislator attended a three-week and past worthy ma- Mrs. Green is a longtime advocate for District and seat number: Pontotoc Three Feathers train- tron of Roff Order of Chickasaw elders and plans to promote District, Seat 5 ing conference on help- Eastern Star (35-year new programs and services for both in- Background information: Mary Jo ing elders. She worked member). district elders and At-Large elders. Thomas Green was born the seventh for the Chickasaw Na- Awards and hon- One main goal is to create a Chicka- child of hard working parents on her tion for 22 years and ors: Mrs. Green re- saw assisted living center. mother’s Indian allotment. She was born retired to run for the ceived 1985 Out- Mrs. Green says health care is the four miles east of Fitzhugh, Oklahoma. tribal legislature. She standing Employee number one area of interest for Chicka- She married J.L. Green in 1951. She is has served four terms. in the State of Okla- saws. She was instrumental in bringing the mother of two and grandmother of Mrs. Green has served homa, first ever giv- about the new Chickasaw Nation medi- three. She went back to college after 15 on all legislative com- en to an employee cal center which will open in Ada this years and worked 22 years on behalf of mittees and served as who didn’t work for summer. Chickasaw Senior citizens. Mrs. Green chairman of the Human Oklahoma Depart- Mrs. Green currently serves as chair is dedicated to helping the elders of her Services Committee for ment of Human Ser- of the Education Committee. She feels tribe and is currently working to im- two years; Health Care vices (DHS). She was strongly in helping with education of prove the services for every Chickasaw, Committee chairman Mary Jo Green named 1992 Profes- any Chickasaw who can make passing wherever they live. for six years; and cur- sional of the Year in grades, regardless where the person Educational background: Mrs. Green rently serves as chair- the field of aging; lives or the age of the Chickasaw. attended grade school and high school man of the Education Committee. 1992 Indian Health Service Directors Name of Spouse and children: Mrs. at Fitzhugh School System graduating Civic and/or community activities: award; 1992 Betsy D. Smith award State Green has been married to J.L. Green with the third highest grades in 1952. Mrs. Green has been a member of Ada of Oklahoma for her dedication in pro- for 58 years. They have one son, Jess She attended East Central (OK) Univer- Business and Professional Women’s viding service to older Americans. Green, an attorney in Ada, Okla., and a sity for two years. She has attended club for 38 years. She is a former Sil- Goal as a member of the Chickasaw daughter, Melissa Wilkerson, a gradu- numerous conferences and trainings ver Haired Legislator; past president Legislature: Mrs. Green has four terms ate of East Central University and cur- while working for the Chickasaw Nation of Southern Oklahoma Development of legislative experience. She believes and started the first senior citizen pro- Agency (SODA) advisory board on ag- her experience and background pay see Mary Jo green, page 8 Todd Griffith Name of Candidate: Todd D. Griffith his business, meet his neur Engage Okla- all members of the Nation concerning the Position candidate is filing for: Tribal customer’s needs and homa, an economic wealth of opportunities and services the Legislator be an advocate for his development guide Nation provides it people. Through bold District and seat number: Pontotoc community. developed by the leadership and commitment to continue District, Seat 5 Educational back- Oklahoma Depart- to strengthen the Chickasaw Nation, I Background information: Mr. Griffith ground: Mr. Griffith is ment of Commerce believe we will be able to sustain growth is a descendant of Winchester Colbert. a 1988 graduate of New- and the Journal Re- and diversify to ensure the future suc- He was born and raised by Sherrell castle High School and cord. Honored sup- cess of the Chickasaw Nation and its “Butch” and Saundra Griffith on a sec- received his bachelor of porter of the Bethany people. Growth and diversification will ond generation dairy farm in Newcastle, science in animal sci- Children’s Center, a ensure the services now offered will be Okla., where he still resides. The farm ence with a business private, not-for-profit available for our children, grandchildren is on Chickasaw land and was part of option from Oklaho- hospital serving chil- and great-grandchildren and will allow the original allotment from the U.S. ma State University in dren with complex expansion in services the Nation is able Government. The Colbert/Smith fam- 1992. medical and physical to offer. ily comes home to this land every 4th Civic and/or commu- disabilities. I believe to be an effective leader; you of July to reconnect and celebrate our nity activities: Mr. Grif- Goal as a member must be open, honest and accountable in heritage. His grandmother, Jean Smith fith’s civic and commu- of the Chickasaw your representation of those who have Griffith along with her brother Colbert nities activities include: Todd Griffith Legislature: My goals chosen you to serve. My aunt, Elaine C. Smith and sister, Theople Smith Pugh Norther n Pontotoc are to raise aware- Griffith, encouraged me to get involved grew up on the land and he is proud to Chickasaw Commu- ness of the current in the Community Council meetings. My continue their legacy. nity Council (chairperson), Chickasaw services offered through the Chicka- involvement has opened my eyes to the After college Mr. Griffith returned Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Pro- saw Nation for all Chickasaw people; blessing of being a citizen of the Chicka- to his home and worked side by side gram (vendor), Oklahoma Vegetable strive to understand the needs of the saw Nation and the greatness of belong- with his father on the farm and he did Association (member), True Oak Fellow- Chickasaw people, regardless of their ing to something bigger than myself. growing up. Given his entrepreneurial ship (treasurer, Bible study leader), New- geographic location and work to expand My family has a given me a rich heri- spirit and desire to stand on his own, castle Chamber of Commerce (member), service making them convenient for any tage. It is time for my generation to stand he started his own business in 1995. He Newcastle Annual Pumpkin Festival, member of the Chickasaw Nation. up and continue the legacy for our chil- currently owns and operates T.G. Farms, co-sponsored by the Newcastle Cham- Name of spouse and children: Mr. dren. I consider it a duty to uphold the a full-service greenhouse, vegetable ber of Commerce (host), Regional Food Griffith and his wife, Leslie celebrated high ideals and standards of the Chicka- stand and pumpkin patch. He has two Bank of Oklahoma (donor), proud sup- their 17th wedding anniversary in May. saw and I would consider it a privilege to locations in Newcastle. He also farms porter of Newcastle FFA and Oklahoma God blessed them with one child, Em- serve you as a Pontotoc District Legisla- land in Newcastle, selling produce at AgriTourism Association (member). ily. tor. The continued success of the Chicka- farmer’s markets. As a business owner, Awards and honors: His awards and Personal message to the Chickasaw he is continually seeking to improve honors include: 2009 Top Ten Entrepre- people: I am passionate about educating see Todd griffith, page 8 June 2010 election issue chickasaw times 7 Pontotoc District • Seat 5 Mark Johnson Name of Candidate: Mark A. John- tion (FCC). Since 2004 saw people: I enjoyed vote we can make changes! I know the son he has maintained working for the Health need for higher wages, so our families Position candidate is filing for: Tribal the satellite clinics in Systems for the past can benefit. When the parents do well our Legislator Durant, Tishomingo, 15 years. In doing so, children do well. The clothing monies for District and seat number: Pontotoc Ardmore, Purcell and I saw the needs of my our school children need to be sent out District, Seat 5 briefly the Women, Chickasaw People! It is before the start of school. The children Background information: Mark A. Infant and Children time for faster service need to be able to walk into the classroom Johnson was born in Wewoka, Okla., in (WIC) building in in our health systems, with their heads held high, which leads 1960 to Sampson Johnson, full-blood Duncan. better wound care, a to improved learning. I say, lets work to- Chickasaw and the late Lucille (Harjo) Educational back- hyperbaric treatment gether to build their future with your vote Johnson. He is the grandson of Ebatam- ground: Mr. Johnson to go hand and hand we can do this. I will work to address the by “Eddie” and Ethel (Gipson) Johnson is a 1978 graduate of with a healthier diet. needs we are facing. Your input and vote and the great-grandson of original en- New Lima (OK) High I see a need for pro- can make dreams come true! Tell people rollee #390 the late Scott and Tamena School and received grams such as; service this is our Mark Johnson! Your vote will Johnson. He is the fourth of seven chil- his associates of arts for the middle aged place a voice at the table that will address dren and is full-blood Native American degree from Seminole people and those that Your needs! As your full-time Legislator, and is half Chickasaw. He has been (OK) Junior College in have lost their limbs. I will always be a phone call away! I will employed with the Chickasaw Nation 1993. He is licensed Mark Johnson Faster services, instead recommend new ways to improve edu- Health Systems since 1995. He began by the Federal Com- of the two year waiting cational programs, vocational education as an entry level maintenance helper munication Commis- period for new glasses training, apprenticeship programs and and worked to maintenance mechanic sion. He holds licenses as a Hazwopper, and the long wait for dental service. As college aide. I know the situation with the and up to facilities manager. He later First Responder, electrical apprentice your full-time Tribal Legislator, I will ad- job market across the United States and began computer data entry for all work and is certified with EPA 608 and HILTI. dress these problems. I have heard com- believe as a Tribal Nation we can help orders and parts throughout the Carl He has live experience in tribal issues, plaints and seen the long wait for medi- find jobs for our people. I will be your Albert Indian Health Facility. In 1996 he property management of federal facili- cal bills to be paid. This is a worry that Voice! I will get out and talk with the peo- began installing and programming tele- ties and building construction. my people have to endure. These worries ple! Tell your family members, with your phone equipment throughout the hos- Family members: Mr. Johnson has cause our elders to decide which of their Vote Change is Here! Today and Tomor- pital and clinics within the Chickasaw three grown sons and five wonderful bills they will pay, electric, gas or water. row will be Chokma! Nation jurisdiction. In 1997 he received grandchildren. I will address these issues! There is al- Chokmaishki his Federal Communication Certifica- Personal Message to the Chicka- ways room for improvement, with your Thank you! Mark A. Johnson

Tishomingo District • Seat 2 Tim K. Colbert, Incumbent

Name of candidate: Timothy K. Col- Church. education. To push and to be involved in the growth of the bert Awards and honors: for quality jobs and Chickasaw Nations programs, services Position candidate is filing for: Tribal Mr. Colbert’s awards housing for Chicka- and businesses. Legislator and honors include saws. To promote our I am the senior member of the legis- District and seat number: Tishomin- President’s Leadership history, culture and lature and it is my goal to work for you go District, Seat 2 Class at the University heritage. A commit- every day. Background information: Mr. Col- of Oklahoma, a mem- ment to expand our Education, health care, jobs and elder bert was born in Oklahoma City and ber of the honor roll at business enterprises programs are my top priorities as your raised in Sulphur, Okla. He is the son the University of Okla- to provide funding legislator. Those programs have re- of the late Dixie and Ruby Colbert. He homa and Oklahoma for our social and mained consistent throughout my tenure has been a member of the Oklahoma City University and economic programs and we have witnessed many improve- Bar Association for 34 years and is a senior member with 31 in and out of the ments in related programs and services charter member of the Chickasaw Bar years of service on the physical boundaries over the years. Association. He is the senior Chickasaw Chickasaw Legislature. of the Nation. The keys to our tribe’s future are pro- Legislator with 31 years of service. Goal as a member of Name of spouse tecting our sovereignty, managing our Educational background: Mr. Colbert the Chickasaw Legisla- and children: Mr. resources well, and creating a variety of is a graduate of Sulphur High School. He ture: Continued dedica- Colbert and his wife, great opportunities for the Chickasaw graduated from the University of Okla- tion and commitment Michelle, live in Sul- people everywhere. I am proud to serve homa with a bachelor of arts degree in to improve and expand Tim K. Colbert phur. He has one son, you and our tribe and I look forward to history and received his juris doctorate our senior citizen and Zachary Colbert. again representing the Tishomingo Dis- from Oklahoma City University. health care programs Personal message trict in the legislature. Civic and/or community activities: for all Chickasaws both in and out of to the Chickasaw People: For the past Thank you for your support and thank Mr. Colbert is a member of the Lions the physical boundaries of the Nation. 31 years, you have chosen to send me you for your vote in the upcoming elec- Club, BPOE, retired volunteer fireman To work to insure all Chickasaw people to the tribal legislature to represent you. tion. and a member of St. Francis Catholic have the opportunity for a first class I have had the privilege to serve you 8 chickasaw times election issue June 2010 Tribal Judge • Seat 1 Mark Holmes Colbert, Incumbent Name of candidate: Mark Holmes Col- School. He attended the Ardmore Kiwanis Supreme Court is to run an efficient, bert the U.S. Air Force Acad- Club. high quality and user-friendly court to Position candidate is filing for: Tribal emy and the Univer- Awards and hon- serve the Chickasaw Nation and all Na- Judge sity of Missouri, where ors: Mr. Colbert is a tive Americans within our borders. District and seat number: Seat 1 he graduated in 1979 charter member of Name of spouse and children: Mr. Background information: Mr. Colbert with a bachelor of arts the Chickasaw Bar Colbert married his wife, Kim, in 1983 was born and raised in Sulphur, Okla., degree. He graduated Association. He is and the couple has two daughters, and has resided in Ardmore, Okla., for with a juris doctor- admitted to practice Kathryn, 23, who recently graduated the past 27 years. He has been in pri- ate in December 1982 before the Oklahoma from the University of Oklahoma and vate practice for 27 years doing civil from Oklahoma City Supreme Court, the Caroline, 20, a junior at the University trial work. He is a charter member of University Law School. United States District of Oklahoma. the Chickasaw Bar Association and Civic and/or com- Court for the Eastern, Personal message to the Chickasaw was elected to the Chickasaw Supreme munity activities: Mr. Western and Northern People: I am humbled to serve you as a Court in 2002. He served as Chief Jus- Colbert is president Districts of Oklaho- tribal judge. We must continue to defend tice during the 2005-2006 and 2008- and a board member Mark Holmes Colbert ma and the Northern our tribal sovereignty. This is critical to 2009 terms. of Kippers Gymnastics, District of Texas. insure our people are treated fairly and Educational background: Mr. Col- a non-profit organization. He was also Goal as a member of the Chickasaw justly. bert is a 1975 graduate of Sulphur High past president and board member of Legislature: My goal as a Justice of the Jeremy D. Oliver Name of candidate: Jeremy Daniel and Arapaho Nation at well as the Oklahoma American Leadership Scholar and the Oliver El Reno and Concho, Bar Native American Ernest L. Wilkinson Native American Position candidate is filing for: Tribal Okla. Law Section. He is Legal Excellence award. Judge Educational back- admitted to practice Goal as a member of the Chickasaw District and seat number: Seat 1 ground: Mr. Oliver is before the Oklahoma Legislature: Background information: Jeremy a graduate of Wichita Supreme Court, the Personal Message to the Chickasaw Daniel Oliver was born October 1, 1979 State University with United States District People: It is an honor and privilege to at Wichita, Kan., to Jack and Jana Oli- an associate of arts de- Court for the East- run for the esteemed position of Supreme ver. He lives on his grandfather’s farm gree and from Wash- ern and Western Dis- Court Justice for our great Chickasaw in the Pontotoc District in Wynnewood, burn University in tricts of Oklahoma Nation. Through my law school career Okla. He has one brother, Jason Michael Topeka, Kan., with a and the United States I was deeply appreciative of the educa- Oliver. He is a direct descendent of bachelor of arts degree Tenth Circuit Court tional support that was given me by the Robert Colbert and his wife Nunnaby, in mass media/public of Appeals. Mr. Oliver Chickasaw Nation. As General Counsel whose daughter Emily Colbert, a full- relations with a minor served the Apache Na- and private practice Attorney, I have fo- blood Chickasaw original roll member, in speech communica- tion as a legal intern cused my efforts to the practice of Native married Allen Latta of Cherokee and tions and from Okla- for the Native Ameri- American Law. It is now time for me to Jeremy D. Oliver Chickasaw descent. homa City University of can Resource Center give back to my Nation and its people Mr. Oliver is in private practice work- Law with a juris doctor- at Oklahoma City by serving in a position that will guide ing in Native American, Family and ate. Civic and/or community activities: University focusing on Indian Child and protect the laws of our Nation. Our Criminal Law field. He primarily works Mr. Oliver is a member of the Chicka- Welfare Act and Domestic Violence Nation thrives and is prosperous in a in the Oklahoma cities of Wynnewood, saw Bar Association and the Cheyenne cases. He served as the vice president time when economic trials plague the Ada, Oklahoma City and Norman at his and Arapaho Bar Association and is for the Native American Law Student world. We are a Nation of exceptional firm the Law Offices of Jeremy D. Oliver, admitted to practice in both courts. He Association people and it makes me proud that I am Esq., PLLC. He serves as general coun- is a member of the Federal Bar Associa- Awards and honors: Mr. Oliver was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. To my sel to the Legislature of the Cheyenne tion Native American Law Section, as awarded as the National Rainier Native people, I thank you.

continued Mary Jo Green | from page 6 rently employed with the Chickasaw Our culture directs us to assist our el- We need to provide the best quality Nation Division of Youth and Family ders with services that allow them to of care for our people. That is plain todd griffith Services. She has two granddaugh- stay comfortable in their homes and to from my conversations with citizens. ters, Mekisha Factor, an East Central help those who need more help. Our new tribal hospital will mark a gi- continued from page 6 University graduate and currently an It is important to provide a safe place ant step forward in Chickasaw health intern counselor in the Division of Ed- where caregivers can help elders live care. saw Nation is dependent on passing our ucation; and Destiny Green, a student fruitful lives. I believe it is important to assist in knowledge and our strengths to future at Austin, Texas. She will graduate I support jobs for our youth and all providing housing for our young fami- generations. December 2010. She has a grandson, age citizens a place to work as long as lies and our elders. I continue to be- I look forward to serving you and I Judd Green, who currently works and they feel able to work. lieve a Chickasaw assisted living cen- humbly ask for your vote. Please feel is continuing his education. We need to continue sound businesses ter would be an incredibly important free to contact me at 405-387-2847, Personal Message to the Chickasaw where there are employment opportu- facility. [email protected] or www.votegrif- people: I have a goal to help our people nities tforthose who are out of work. I am committed to serving you, and I fith.com. live their lives with dignity and respect. Health care is of utmost importance. am accessible by telephone and email. June 2010 election issue chickasaw times 9

continued Mike Watson | from page 4 at helping Chickasaw citizens; attend have an input via a referendum ballot disbursement method would be accept- salary cap-max increased from $60,000 nearly all Chickasaw Legislative ses- vote; work toward Chickasaw working able to the majority of CN voters. 5) Only to a cap-max of $80,000, Chickasaw Na- sions since 1990, and addresses issues citizens assistance, children’s care cen- elected Chickasaw officials can decide tion legislator could vote for the Chicka- which affected Chickasaws within and ters, elder care centers and youth educa- on per capita. Not true, our constitution saws and provide per capita.” outside Chickasaw Nation and repeat- tion/activity centers. 8 to 5 facilities do provides for three avenues in which the And Chickasaws Nation’s August edly pressed for benefits for all Chicka- not provide the needed extra support issue of per capita can be resolved. First 2009’s cash-on-hand was in excess of saws. our working citizens need to enable method, a certain elected official of the $300,000,000. A $1,000 per capita to Awards and honors: As a student and them to be productive and economical- executive branch can budget for per each registered Chickasaw member young man Mr. Watson participated in ly goal oriented when they have worries capita payments on an equitable basis. would still leave funds in excess of a many clubs, social groups and has re- or stress concerning the well being of Second method, legislature design sever- quarter of a billion dollars for tribal op- ceived many ribbons and certificates. their love ones, provided Chickasaw Na- al options and place those options before eration, based on August 2009 certified However, he feels seeking individual tion has ample funds. Chickasaw voter with consent of nine Statement of Net Assets of Chickasaw awards and honors are only a comfort Personal message to the Chickasaw (9) legislators. Third method, Chickasaw Nation. (i.e. if there were 40,000 citizens for low self-esteem persons, Mr. Watson people: Mike Watson holds three issues to voters have the right to petition for the then a $1,000 payout would be 40 million rejoices in the giving and helping his be of noteworthy concern or interest for question of per capita to be placed before dollars [40,000 x 1,000= 40,000,000]) fellow human beings. Chickasaw People. them on a ballot for the Chickasaw voters When elected your legislator, it shall be Goal as a member of the Chickasaw Primary issue, protecting Chickasaw to decide upon. 6) Services will have to an honor and my duty to work toward Legislature: When elected legislator, national sovereignty. be cut if a per capita payment is made. serving each Chickasaw citizen to the Mike Watson will work hard toward the Secondary issue, economical growth Not true, funds from federal, state, local best of my ability. following enumerated objectives. How- and diversification via: a) providing busi- or private grants, awards or contract Mike Watson, can not promise you will ever, he points out that no one legisla- ness facilities within Chickasaw bound- can not be used to make per capita pay- receive everything you would like. How- tor can achieve their goals or objectives aries at economically reasonable rental/ ments. ever, Mike promises he shall work hard, without the assistance, cooperation, lease rates which encourage private Mike Watson’s personal opinion “Chick- he shall study every issue then do his support and teamwork participation of economic development ventures with asaw Nation’s legislative branch ap- best for all Chickasaws and shall repre- others, legislators and citizens. Chickasaw government as landlord only, proved an executive branch’s request to sent Chickasaws well. To pass a Chickasaw resolution takes not business partner, plus b) facilitating increase salaries cap-max for a certain Thank you. Your prayers and vote for seven yes votes, to override a Chickasaw access to a diverse competent work-force few Chickasaw Nation’s commissioners Mike Watson shall genuinely be appreci- veto takes nine yes-votes-to-override. for U.S. companies which are outsourcing from $30,000 yearly to a cap-max of ated. Mr. Watson is aware that to achieve their (internationally recognized legal) $300,000, a certain appointed official’s Chepisalacho many of his goals will require many operations to a sovereign nations outside enlighten minded legislators, citizen of the United States (i.e. U.S. companies participation, accurate financial data which are moving offshore to save on and good review to justify any given corporate taxes, invite those corporation position. Mr. Watson can learn, he has to operate within the sovereign Chicka- common sense. And he shall: work, eth- saw Nation and develop a tax rate). ically and honestly, for all Chickasaw Paramount issue, Per Capita for Chick- citizens; meet with, listening to issues asaws and working toward a equitable solu- Mike Watson has heard many untruths tion for all Chickasaw citizens; work about per capita: 1) Chickasaws will be- toward actual accountability to Chicka- come lazy and quit their job. You alone saw citizens; encourage regular Chicka- shall determine if you decide to stop saw Nation employee pay scale review working and are capable of living on and justification; encourage periodic a one-time payment of $1,000 or what Chickasaw Nation employee “cost of other amount is established. 2) Chicka- living” pay adjustments to the positive, saws will become drunks. There shall al- continued with an “in status quo” should the cost ways be a few who will drink, however, Ellen Flowers | from page 3 of living subside; work toward changing those who drink will drink with or with- the regular legislative session meeting out receiving a per capita. In as much from Chickasaw Nation and Governor the way it has been for years. The great times to something move advantageous as we know some will drink others will Bill Anoatubby for Exceptional Service. Chickasaw Nation is progressing with to Chickasaw citizen participation, as pay bills, etc, etc. 3) Only Chickasaws liv- Goal as a member of the Chickasaw amazement. I will fight for progress in provided by Chickasaw Nation Consti- ing within Chickasaw Nation will qualify Legislature: After much encouragement Panola District. A vote for me will be a tution; work toward equitable election for per capita. Not true, example there is from Chickasaw citizens who reside in vote for Progress in Panola District and rules and economically reasonable filing an elderly person who lives in Ardmore, Panola District and a lot of prayerful the People there within! fees to increase candidate participation Oklahoma and is a citizen of Mississippi consideration, I have decided to run for Name of spouse and children: Ms. opportunities; work toward Chickasaw Choctaw Nation of Mississippi. Mike Wat- Legislator of Panola District and for the Flowers has a brother, Doug Flowers, Nation laws of incorporation to promote son is related to some Mississippi Choc- honor to represent my fellow Chickasaw of Durant, Okla.; a daughter, Robbie Jo Chickasaw citizen-owned businesses, taws who share the same surname as citizens. I believe it is time to have a Burt, of Calera, Okla.; a granddaughter, laws which will increase the strength that Mississippi Choctaw, and in addi- Legislator who will work with Chicka- Lacey Jo Burt, and grandson, Ty Burt, and foundation of the Chickasaw Na- tion, Mike Watson has other Mississippi saw people of Panola District and one and a great-grandson, Landon, all of tion sovereignty; review all business Choctaw relatives who live in Oklahoma that stands on common ground with Calera. plans for profitability and benchmark and they receive Mississippi Choctaw per them. I will not back down when it Personal Message to the Chickasaw accountability points to determine if capita however they must have ½ degree comes to standing firm for Panola Dis- People: I know elders, adults and chil- Chickasaw investments are being prop- Mississippi Choctaw Blood. Rules are not trict and the other districts of the Na- dren citizens of the Chickasaw Nation erly protected; review year-end expen- set in stone. tion. This election is about where Panola and have worked for them for years. I diture reports of approved budgets (for 4) Only full-blood Chickasaws qualify District will be taken in the next three have found elders living without citizen- oversight in financial and managerial to receive per capita. Not true, a for- years and beyond. As of now only three ship cards needing someone to help. For accountability of your assets); work to mula to dispense per capita funds would jobs or employment opportunities for the people outside of Panola District ask establish several formula, for “Dividend have to be decided on. Should the per Chickasaw citizens are available. Two the Chickasaws that live and have raised Payment to Citizens a/k/a Per Capita” capita formula restricted who qualified are filled by non-Indians! (one full-time their families inside Panola District who from net assets of Chickasaw invest- to receive payments then all CN voters and one part-time) and another part- they are voting for, who they want to rep- ments, then ask that Chickasaw voters would have to decide via their vote what time is open at this time. Citizens this is resent them! 10 chickasaw times election issue June 2010 Chickasaw voters Exercise your right to vote! Mark and return your ballot! The Chickasaw Nation be heard. Cast your vote and • SIGN YOUR NAME on the outer envelope is com- No one knows how you Election Commission and return your absentee ballot in WHERE INDICATED ON pared to your signature on vote. election secretary encourage the prepaid envelope supplied “OUTER” ENVELOPE the voter database to confirm Remember to return your ALL registered Chickasaws in your ballot packet. • PLACE YOUR BALLOT the validity of your original ballots early, giving ample to cast their votes for the • CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE MAIL signature. The ELECTION time to reach the election candidate of their choice. FOR THE CANDIDATE OF IMPORTANT NOTE: You COMMISSION AND ELEC- commission’s post office box YOUR VOTE COUNTS! YOUR CHOICE MUST sign your name as TION SECRETARY verify before the deadline. As a citizen and eligible • PLACE YOUR BALLOT addressed to you, or your your signature during the voter of the Chickasaw Na- IN THE INNER ENVE- vote will NOT BE COUNT- ballot counting process. tion you have the honor to LOPE ED. Your signature has been cast your vote for your tribal • PLACE INNER ENVE- scanned in the voter database leaders. Don’t miss this op- LOPE IN “OUTER” ENVE- as it appears on your voter portunity to make your voice LOPE application. Your signature Contact your election office Those wishing to contact the Chickasaw Election Office may do so at one of the following: Remember to contact tribe when your address changes P.O. Box 695, Ada, OK 74821 (580) 310-6475 phone In our modern society, it is women who often change duty class mail and is most often (580) 310- 6474 Fax a fact of life that people move stations. not forwarded. The ballots are Toll Free 1-888-661-0137 often. People move to new Remember that when you mailed first-class and will be for- Chickasaw.net then click government. homes within their communi- move, you should contact the warded for a period of time by ties, or they may move across tribal election secretary’s of- the U.S. Post Office. However, the country. fice to update your address. If that forwarding does expire. Chickasaw Nation Chickasaws are no differ- you fail to do so, you will soon When that happens, you will not ent. Chickasaw citizens live in find you are not receiving the receive a ballot. Election Commission every state in the union, plus regular mailings from the tribe, Think of your tribe when you selects automated election services the District of Columbia, Guam including your monthly issue of change addresses. It is easy and Ink Impressions, Inc. auto- President of the company, and several foreign countries. the Chickasaw Times and your simple to make the change. Just mated election services, based Terry Rainey, and staff travel There are also a good number mail-in ballot. call the election secretary’s of- in Albuquerque, N.M., and all over the United States, of Chickasaw military men and The Times is mailed via third- fice and update your address. has been selected to provide providing automated election You may call the office at (580) the absentee ballots, mail-out, services for over 150 Native 310-6475 or toll free at 1-888- tabulation and ballot count- American tribes. 661-0137, or you may email the ing machines for this year’s The Chickasaw Nation Elec- election secretary at rita.loder@ election. tion Commission has utilized chickasaw.net Ink Impressions, Inc. has their services for pervious Remember, it’s quick, easy been providing this type of elections with tremendous and it preserves your right to election service since 1974. results. vote!

Ballot tabulation begins at 11 a.m., July 27, 2010 June 2010 election issue chickasaw times 11 Complete your ballot properly - make your vote count! Do you know the correct way arrive in Ada. Do not wait until must be legible. ballot counting day, July 28, lot, please contact Rita Loder, to complete your election bal- the weekend before the deadline 7. Finally, vote! This is your 2009. election secretary at the Elec- lot? There is such a procedure in to mail your ballot. Doing so privilege, so use it. Ballots will If you have any questions tion Commission office, (580) assuring that your vote will be may cause it to be late. remain in the Ada Post Office about your voter registration, 310-6475 or 1-888-661-0137. counted in this year’s election. 6. Make sure that your ballot until they are picked up by the completing your ballot or if Complete your ballot properly Failure to correctly complete is not soiled or scribbled on. It Election Commissioners on you do not receive your bal- - make your vote count! your ballot can result in your vote being ruled “invalid” by the Chickasaw Nation Election Commission. Here are some helpful remind- ers when casting your vote in July. 1. Complete the arrow, using a No. 2 pencil or black ink pen. Ballots are tabulated by Scan- tron, which recognizes pencil or black ink. Do not circle, check or underline the candidates’ names. 2. Sign your signature on the outside ballot envelope exactly as it reads, using a blue or black ink pen. Be sure to write your signature in cursive. Do not print. Notice: A hole is punched in the envelope to verify the bal- lot was inserted. 3. The bar code that appears on the outside envelope is for tabulating purposes only and is not to be written anywhere on the ballot or envelope. 4. Do not put more than one ballot in the inner envelope. Although there may be several voters in a household, no ballots will be counted if all ballots are mailed in one envelope. 5. Complete and mail your ballot as soon as you receive it so it will reach the Ada Post Of- fice by Tuesday, July 28, 2009, the last day the ballots will be received. Ballots are mailed to all qualified voters on July 13, 2009. Voters have two weeks to return their ballots. The ballots will go to the post office in Okla- homa City prior to the Ada Post Office. It will take at least three days before the ballots actually Editor’s note: This special edition of the Chickasaw Times is an election issue. It con- tains the announce- ments and pictures of all candidates. Bio- graphical sketches and personal messages in this issue were sub- mitted by the candi- dates. June 2010 election issue chickasaw times 12 OFFICIAL MAIL BALLOT THE CHICKASAW NATION PRIMARY ELECTION CHICKASAW NATION TRIBAL ELECTION 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION SCHEDULE PickensSupreme DistrictCourt Seat Seat 1 2 Ada, Oklahoma June 7-9: Candidate filing period (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Elec- AugustSAMPLE 22, 2006 tion Secretary’s office) JULY 27, 2010 June 11: Challenge to Candidacy ends at 5 p.m. This is your secret ballot. June 14: Drawing for position on the ballot (1:30 p.m. at the Elec- Do not sign or otherwise mutilate it. tion Secretary’s office) DO NOT ERASE Candidates may pick up labels, print-outs, & CD’s. June 14: Last day to submit photo & biography to “Chickasaw TO VOTE:USE A #2 PENCIL (NO INK) Times” (by 4:00 pm) Complete the arrow(s) Press release for candidates (news/media) pointing to your choice(s). June 28: Ballots mailed to voters who reside out of the contiguous like this 48 states July 6: Voter registration closes. SupremePickens District, Court SeatSeat 1 1 July 7: After 12 p.m. candidates may pick up updated labels, print- Vote for One (1) outs, & CD’s. JeremyWILSON D. SEA OliverWRIGHT July 12: Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. July 21: Last day to appoint a watcher. MarkDAVID Colbert WOERZSAMPLE July 27: 2010 Primary Election (last day to return ballots; no later than 10:30 a.m.) Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Unofficial results posted immediately Press Release made to public. July 27: Voter registration re-opens, if no run-off election. July 30: Recount period ends. October 1: Oath of Office Ceremony (11:00 a.m.) THE CHICKASAW NATION 2010 RUN-OFF ELECTION SCHEDULE (IF NEEDED)

August 2: Candidates may pick up labels, print-outs, & CD’s (after 12:00 p.m.) August 16: Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. August 25: Last day to appoint a watcher for the run-off election. August 31: 2010 Run-Off Election (last day to return ballots; no later than 10:30 a.m.) Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Unofficial results posted immediately Press Release made to public. Voter registration re-opens September 3: Recount period ends. October 1: Oath of Office ceremony (11:00 a.m.)

VOTE! 2009 JULY 28, 2009 Ballots mailed July 12, 2010 Notice: A hole is punched in the envelope to verify the ballot was inserted.