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Thank you for reading the Chickasaw Times! Vol. XXXXV No. 10 COfficialhickasaw publication of the Chickasaw Nation Twww.chickasawtimes.netimes October 2010 Tribe recognized for unique Chickasaw Nation’s ‘Pearl’ contributions to diabetes care The Chickasaw Nation has re- its participation in the national to be available on DVD cently been recognized by the Treatment Options for Type 2 University of Oklahoma Health Diabetes in Adolescents and Science Center (OUHSC) for the Youth (TODAY) study. serve Pearl’s legacy by en- tribe’s partnerships in the fight Funded by the National In- abling people to relive some against diabetes. stitutes of Health, the study is of the significant moments Dr. Curtis Harris, chief of a research project examining in her life - moments which endocrinology and Chickasaw diabetic adolescents and some define what made her truly Nation Diabetes Care Center treatment protocols. great.” medical director, was awarded “The Chickasaw tribe was the “Pearl” features several an honorary adjunct professor- tribe that probably contributed Chickasaw cast members. ship. Dr. Judy Goforth Parker, the most patients and the most Paden Brown, a Byng (OK) tribal Division of Health ad- cooperation with the Diabetes High School freshman, plays ministrator, accepted the cer- Care Center and the Univer- Arnetta, Pearl’s little sister. tificate of appreciation on be- sity,” Dr. Harris said. “Paden walked in and half of the tribe. In addition, the tribe has also just nailed the audition,” Among the tribe’s many con- funded a $1 million chair at said casting director Chris tributions, Dr. Harris said, was see pearl, page 2 Freihofer. “She was the pack- age. Paden is the real deal. This may be her first film, but I can bet it is not her 2011 Royalty crowned last.” Pauline Brown, Chicka- saw elder and culture pres- ervationist, portrays Widow Harjo in the film. “I think it’s good that they got so many Chickasaws for the movie,” she said. “It was set in Chickasaw country and Pearl was a great Chickasaw citizen.” Paulina Gee, three-year-old “Pearl,” the award-winning said the story of the Chicka- daughter of Chickasaw Na- feature-length film produced saw aviatrix was a natural for tion Deputy Attorney General by the Chickasaw Nation, will the tribe’s first feature-length Debra Gee, was cast as Louise, be available on DVD in No- film project. Pearl’s oldest daughter. vember. “Pearl was a dynamic, deter- Debra Gee said she sent Pau- The film focuses on the ex- mined and caring individual lina’s picture to the casting ceptional teen years of the late who exemplified many of the crew and they thought she’d Pearl Carter Scott, a Chicka- finest qualities of Chickasaw be a perfect fit. Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel with 2010-2011 saw girl who learned to fly at people,” said Gov. Anoatubby. “They told me she looked Chickasaw Princess Sesiley Robertson, center, Chickasaw Junior Princess age 13 and was performing as “This film is an important just like Louise as a toddler.” Taloa Underwood, left, and Little Miss Chickasaw Maegan Carney. The new a barnstormer and commer- part of our efforts to preserve Other Chickasaws with royalty were crowned during the annual Chickasaw Princess Pageant, Sept. cial pilot by age 14. Chickasaw history for future 28 in Ada. Marcy Gray Governor Bill Anoatubby generations. It will help pre- see pearl, page 2

Annual Meeting INSIDE and Festival Governor’s column 3 photos and stories Health 18 Legislative columns 6 Legislative Items 24

...coming in the Obituaries 27

Ada, OK 74821 OK Ada, People 16

Post Office Box 1548 Box Office Post November The Chickasaw Times Chickasaw The issue 2 chickasaw times from page 1 October 2010 continued pearl | from page 1 speaking parts in “Pearl” are Micah which is well known as one of the larg- The movie was filmed at various lo- worked closely with Pearl Scott during Hart (Older Georgie), former Chickasaw est family-oriented film festivals in the cations in Oklahoma, including the her time on the Chickasaw Legislature. Princess Jaisen Monetatchi (Chickasaw world. historic Harn Homestead, the El Reno “I was very proud to be chosen for Bride) and Dakota Brown (Chickasaw “Pearl” also won a prestigious “Best of Municipal Airport, the Jude and Jody this film because it portrays a very im- Friend). Show” award from “The Indie Fest,” and Airport and several locations in and portant Chickasaw woman,” he said. The film has garnered many accolades swept the feature docudrama category around Guthrie. “Hopefully the film will inspire Chicka- from audiences and film industry insid- at the “International Cherokee Film Fes- Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City saw youth and let them know that they ers. “Pearl” was named the best overall tival.” served as a primary location during the can make a difference.” film and best Native American film at The Dove Foundation recently award- four-week shoot. Located in the shadow Dozens of Chickasaw citizens, Chick- the 2010 Trail Dance Film Festival. The ed “Pearl” four “Doves,” giving the film of the Oklahoma State Capitol, Harn asaw Nation employees and community film was also named a “Heartland Film its “Family-Approved Seal” for all ages. Homestead is an expansive outdoor mu- members were featured as extras. Festival” official selection. The film was also showcased at the seum which includes a farm, one-room To be notified when DVDs are avail- “Pearl” is one of only 13 feature films 9th Annual deadCENTER Film Festival school house and a Victorian home. able, visit www.pearlthemovie.net and chosen for the distinction out of more and the American Film Institute (AFI) Robert Cheadle, who serves as the click on the Pearl DVD info button. than 600 submissions to Heartland, International Film Festival. Chickasaw Nation Legislative Counsel, Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media relations.

continued Medical Center | from page 1 Court Advocates now available in Ardmore, Ada and Purcell Court Advocate Services are now available in Ardmore, Ada, and Purcell to assist Native Americans with legal problems. To make an appointment call 1-800-479-1459. This is a service provided by the tribal court system.

Citizens Dr. Judy Goforth Parker, Division of Health administrator, and Dr. Timothy Dr. Curtis Harris, left, Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center endocrinologist, Lyons, Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center director. and Dr. Kenneth Copeland, Jonas chair and chief of pediatric diabetes/ At-Large endocrinology at OUHSC. Help Number OUHSC. Dr. Timothy Lyons, director of from the University of Washington be- abetes management and prevention edu- Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Cen- fore completing fellowship training in cation programs, nutrition and exercise For information on ter at University of Oklahoma. endocrinology at the University of Iowa. consultation, behavioral health consul- services or help with The Chickasaw Nation has developed He also received a juris doctorate from tation, nursing care, early intervention questions, call toll-free “a fairly unique and interactive” partner- the University of Oklahoma School of for high-risk kids clinic and diabetes 1-866-466-1481. ship with OUHSC, Dr. Harris said. The Law. He teaches medical ethics at Okla- research activities. tribe, he said, recommends projects that homa State University School of Medicine The Center is located on the second benefit its citizens. and is the president of Oklahoma Medi- floor of the Chickasaw Nation Medical “We are actually proposing projects, cal Licensure Board. He recently com- Center, 1921 Stonecipher Blvd., in Ada, Ada Senior Citizens saying this is what the tribe needs and pleted tenure as board member of the Okla. Gift Shop this is the kind of information that we Federation of State Medical Boards. For more information, visit www. 1005 Chamber Loop, Ada, OK would like to have,” he said. The Diabetes Care Center offers com- chickasaw.net or call (580) 421-4532 or (580) 436-1007 As part of his professorship, Dr. Har- prehensive diabetes care including inten- (800) 851-9136. SW jewelry, dream catchers, ris will participate in research projects sive diabetes management, endocrinol- caps and lots of Chickasaw with OUHSC. ogy and nephrology, foot clinic, dental items. Shop the Ada Senior Dr. Harris received a master’s degree hygiene services and dilated retinal pho- Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal media rela- Citizens Gift Shop for all your in biochemistry and a medical degree tography. Additional services include di- tions. gift giving items!

The Chickasaw Times is published by the Chickasaw The Chickasaw Times is mailed free to Chickasaw reg- Times, 2612 East Arlington Street, Suite B, Ada, OK 74820, Bill Anoatubby Jefferson Keel istered voters, government and educational offices and P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 monthly with two special Governor Lt. Governor upon request to other Indian citizens. Reprint permission issues published one in June and one in September. is granted with credit to The Chickasaw Times unless Subscriptions are free. Application (PP-2) to mail at peri- other copyrights are shown. odicals postage rates is pending at Ada, OK 74820. Editorial statements of the Chickasaw Times, guest columns and readers’ letters reflect the opinions of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Chicka- writer and not necessarily those of the Chickasaw Times, saw Times, 2612 East Arlington Street, Suite B, Ada, OK Tom Bolitho Vicky Gold Tony Choate its staff or the tribal administration of the Chickasaw Na- 74820. Editor Office Manager Media Relations Director tion. All editorials and letters will become the property of 2612 E. Arlington, Suite B Carrie Buckley Sharmina Manandhar Dana Lance the Chickasaw Times. Editorials must be signed by the P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Specialist Media Relations Supervisor author and include the author’s address. Chickasaw Times: (580) 332-2977; Fax: (580) 332-3949 Deadline for submission is the 22nd of each month e-mail: [email protected] Karissa Pickett Sabrina Johnson Brooke Tidwell prior to publication. Submissions can be mailed, faxed, Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 Communications Officer Communications Officer Communications Officer hand-delivered or e-mailed. October 2010 chickasaw times 3 Our confidence in our tribal and national futures is well-placed

Our country faces many challenges However, there is plenty to cheer tion programs are greatly improving the lives of our as we enter the second decade of this about for both Chickasaws and the gen- people. We invest so heavily in education – elementary, new century. eral American population. secondary, college and vocational – because we know Economically, the country has ex- Following the climactic economic it provides the modern tools Chickasaws need for pro- perienced very little growth over the events of 2008, the country has righted ductive, fulfilling lives. past 10 years. The American stock itself. Job growth must still gain a foot- I am so very proud of the scores of young Chicka- market has been stagnant, job growth hold, but American companies are once saws I meet who are completing their college degrees. reversed course and highly-leveraged again recording profits, paying divi- These people are the foundation on which our tribal gambles on Wall Street created a melt- dends and beginning to expand their future rests – and it is a strong foundation. down from which we are still recov- work forces. The stock market has re- We have also committed tremendous resources to ering. gained most of its nearly 50 per cent in our new Chickasaw Nation Medical Center and our On the education front, the coun- lost value and confidence has returned tribal health programs. Our new health care facility try’s generations-long advance stalled. to the American markets. The Ameri- was designed from the ground up to serve Chicka- In the past decade a growing percent- can economy is growing once again. saws and other Indian patients with the best equip- age of Americans either dropped out Gov. Bill For the Chickasaw Nation, our tribal ment, technology and professionals in the country. of college or didn’t enroll at all. Test businesses are functioning at a high The programs we have instituted in our health care scores and other measures of aca- Anoatubby and efficient level. Our commercial net agenda exist to best serve Chickasaws, provide them demic achievement slipped in many income has shown a healthy increase top quality medicine, and promote their continuing areas and funding for public educa- during 2010, and that is deeply grati- good health. tion programs stalled or declined in fying. The dollars we earn in the mar- There are, no doubt, challenges ahead. However, it is virtually all states. Governor, ketplace are aggressively driving our appropriate to have faith in our country, and our tribe. The cost of American health care the Chickasaw investments in education, health care, The foundations on which the U.S. and the Chickasaw continues to climb and has limited housing, transportation and all the es- Nation are built are solid rock. There is a great “can access to care for millions of Ameri- Nation sential programs on which Chickasaws do” spirit that exists. It is unique, and always gets cans. Medicare and Medicaid pro- rely. good results. grams have been curtailed due to the challenges of Our tribal education programs are booming – and We will hear the negative news through plenty of funding and the increases in costs from providers. achieving dramatic results. From our Head Start chil- outlets. But our history tells us, if we work together, That’s the bad news. dren to our post-graduate students, Chickasaw educa- we will accomplish great things.

Equipment, facility upgrades enhance reliability Tribal radio stations now at forefront of technology Sept. 13 to celebrate an an audience of approximately Remodeling of the Broadway update to SCORE’s equipment 75,000 listeners. building includes a bigger and facilities at SCORE The stations are routinely lobby, two on-air studios, a headquarters, 1019 North recognized by the Oklahoma recording studio, new offices Broadway. Association of Broadcasters, and accessibility. Transmitting sites in the Department of Human Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media Sasakwa, Lula and Byng are Services and the American relations. now equipped with back-up Legion for outstanding service transmitters and generators. to the community. “This improvement will significantly improve our stations’ reliability during Chickasaw White House Harvest Fest October 16 severe weather and ice storms,” EMET, Okla. - The 2010 Har- The early 1900s-themed said Roger Harris, SCORE vest Fest is set for 10 a.m. – 3 event will feature Wild West general manager. p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at the vignettes, old time fiddling, SCORE, owned and operated Chickasaw White House in carriages and buggy rides, an by the Chickasaw Nation, Emet. Old West “shoot out” as well as consists of five local stations This free event is open to the make-and-take art classes for including KADA-AM, KADA- public. Attendees will learn children. FM, KYKC-FM, KTLS-FM and about the lifestyle of Chicka- A chuck wagon lunch will be Governor Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators and South Central Oklahoma KXFC-FM. saw Governor Douglas Han- served from noon to 1 p.m., on Radio Enterprises (SCORE) employees cut the ribbon to commemorate the “Radio stations play a major cock Johnston and his family the grounds, and will also fol- re-opening of SCORE’s renovated Ada facility Sept. 13. Front row from left are role in rural America,” said during the early 1900s after a low the early 1900s theme. tribal legislators Dean McManus, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Nancy Elliott; Gov. Anoatubby. “They keep good harvest. Tours of the White House Gov. Anoatubby, Candy Matthews, SCORE general manager Roger Harris, tribal people entertained, informed “Harvest Fest is an event that will also be available through- Division of Commerce administrator Bill Lance and Amber Orr. and safe. recognizes a time of the year out the day. Mike McKee “With these improvements, when crops were ‘in,’ fruits For more information, con- staff and management of were canned, dried and put tact the Department of Muse- ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw ready than ever. these stations can continue to away for the winter season and ums and Historic Sites at (580) Nation-owned radio stations Governor Bill Anoatubby do excellent work in informing families could relax and sort of 436-2603. that make up South Central was joined by tribal legislators, south central Oklahoma.” celebrate,” said Glenda Galvan, Oklahoma Radio Enterprises local dignitaries and state Broadcast in 12 Oklahoma Chickasaw White House site Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal (SCORE) are now more storm- radio industry professionals counties, SCORE stations have manager. media relations. 4 chickasaw times October 2010 Kids hear message of success from athletes Young Chickasaws enjoy Sooner game at OU Kids Day

of hard work could be as great as a college scholar- ship.” The group was joined for lunch by Gov. Anoatub- by. The students watched as the Chickasaw Nation was honored during half-time of the OU-Air Force game. The tribe was honored for its continuing support of OU athletics. For many students, including Macee Wyatt, of Ada, and Toby Taliaferro and Cole Martin, both of Davis, Okla., it was the first time to attend a game and meet Macee Wyatt, Ada, and Jayson Hogland, Tuttle, at the Governor. OU Kids Day, Sept. 18. “I always watch the games of television, but I have never been to one,” said Macee. and 84 other Chickasaw students attend- Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media relations. ed “OU Kids Day,” Sept. 18. “This special day helps fulfill our mis- sion to enhance Chickasaw lives,” said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “It gives many of our young people their first opportunity to experience a collegiate game in person. Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, accepts an appreciation plaque on behalf of Students were inspired by former players the Chickasaw Nation from University of Oklahoma president David Boren, right, to work hard and set their goals high so and athletic director Joe Castiglione. The plaque, presented at halftime of the the future will be without limitations.” OU-Air Force game, recognizes the Chickasaw Nation’s continuing support of Two legendary OU cornerbacks, Terry OU athletics. and Tony Peters, visited the students prior to the game and encouraged them to stay NORMAN, Okla. - Like many other junior high stu- in school and work hard. dents, Jordyn Romine has hopes of someday becom- Terry played for the Sooners from 1974-77 and Tony ing a doctor. His ultimate dream is to play football or played from 1973-74. Both played on the 1974-75 OU basketball at the University of Oklahoma while study- National Championship team. ing medicine. “They told us to work hard and always be prepared, Levi, Jin and Tipton Gentry with Governor Bill Anoatubby before Last Saturday, Jordyn, a Chickasaw, was encouraged because you never know how hard your opponent the University of Oklahoma/ Air Force game at Chickasaw Nation to follow his dreams and set his goals high when he has worked,” Jordyn said. “They explained the result OU Kids Day, Sept. 18. October 2010 chickasaw times 5 Imotichey, Woods, Smith recognized Chickasaw elders honored by AARP for dedication, service

Melvin Imotichey was one of three Chickasaw elders honored Patricia Ann Woods was one of three Chickasaw elders honored Mary Smith was one of three Chickasaw elders honored by AARP. by AARP. Pictured from left are AARP Executive Vice President by AARP. Pictured from left are AARP Executive Vice President Pictured from left are AARP Executive Vice President Hop Backus, Hop Backus, AARP Oklahoma State Director Nancy Coffer, Mr. Hop Backus, AARP Oklahoma State Director Nancy Coffer, Mrs. AARP Oklahoma State Director Nancy Coffer, Mrs. Smith, AARP Imotichey, AARP Oklahoma Volunteer State President Marjorie Woods, AARP Oklahoma Volunteer State President Marjorie Lyons Oklahoma Volunteer State President Marjorie Lyons and AARP Lyons and AARP National President-elect Robert Romasco. and AARP National President-elect Robert Romasco. National President-elect Robert Romasco.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Three Chickasaw elders were career technical and academic training. feels great. I have so much to be thankful for.” recognized at the 2010 AARP Indian Elder Honors. “To see a young person go on to better themselves Mary Smith works for the Chickasaw Nation as re- Melvin Imotichey, Mary Smith and Patricia Woods feels great and I’m thankful to still be doing that,” source manager for the tribe’s Career Development were among 50 Native American senior citizens who he said. Initiative. In her position, she monitors, counsels and were honored at the event. The honorees represented Patricia Ann Woods began working with the Chicka- assists Chickasaw adults by helping them find and more than 30 tribes. saw Nation in 1972 as a Community Health Represen- keep jobs. Mr. Imotichey, one of the few Native Americans who tative. She currently serves as administrator of the She regularly volunteers her time to teach native has coached on the college level, dedicated 35 years tribal Division of Program Operations. hymns to Chickasaw elders and the Chickasaw lan- of his life working with boys. He ended his coaching Mrs. Woods is the only woman ever elected to serve guage to youth. career at Haskell Indian Nations University in Law- as chairman of the National Indian Council on Aging, “All of the time is worth it,” she said. “I’m doing it to rence, Kan. He has also worked for the Chickasaw and and was a member Inter-Tribal Council of the Five benefit my people and to keep our culture alive.” Choctaw Nations. Civilized Tribes for over 20 years. AARP Oklahoma Volunteer State President Marjorie He is an inductee into the Murray State (OK) College Instrumental in securing federal funding for tribal Lyons said the actions of the honorees had left a mark Athletic Hall of Fame and has been recognized as a senior citizens programs across the U.S., she was also on their families, tribes, communities and the state. National Junior College Athletic Association Coach of a contributor in drafting the 1983 Chickasaw tribal “Whether they serve as tribal leaders, devoted the Year. constitution. She is a past recipient of the Betsy D. themselves to cultural preservation or were simply a Mr. Imotichey is often asked to share his message Smith award from the Oklahoma Task Force on Minor- quiet source of strength to their familes, this group of overcoming adversity and the importance of edu- ity Aging and is a charter member of the Oklahoma embodies the qualities of AARP Founder Ethel Percy cation. Indian Council on Aging. Andrus who lived by the motto ‘To serve and not to He continues the notion by serving as outreach and Mrs. Woods said her service has been rewarding, be served,’” she said. admissions counselor for the Cherokee Nation’s Talk- and a joy. ing Leaves Job Corp. In this capacity, Mr. Imotichey en- “It is a privilege to serve my tribe,” she said. “To courages young people to improve their lives through help in making a difference in so many people’s lives Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media relations.

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401 East Boyd Street (405) 447-2224 Norman, Oklahoma 73069 (405) 250-6202 Toll Free 1-866-259-1814 Chickasaw Citizens Fax (405) 447-4577 Chickasaw Citizen 6 chickasaw times news from your legislators October 2010 Tribal budget passed, new Influenza is serious; Make application now for funding begins new year be immunized! expected service needs new year is here for the Chickasaw Na- he Centers for Disease Control and Pre- ello Everyone, tion. Tribal business runs on a fiscal vention defines influenza or commonly I hope you and yours are do- timetable of October –September in- called “the flu” as a contagious respi- ing well. As I write this article, we are stead of the more widely familiar cal- ratory illness caused by the influenza all excited about and busily prepar- endar year of January thru December. virus. It can cause mild to severe illness ing for the Chickasaw Festival. By the WhatA does a new year mean for Chickasaw citizens? andT at times lead to death. The best way to prevent the timeH this edition of the Chickasaw Times gets to you, With the recent passage of the Tribal budget, pro- flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. though, the festival will have happened and hopefully grams will be receiving new funding for the upcoming Most experts believe that flu viruses spread main- will be a treasure of good memories for us all. year, therefore, providing continued services for citi- ly by droplets made when people with flu cough, This bit of lag time reminds me of a seasonal issue zens. We also have new Chickasaw Royalty and these sneeze or talk to others. These droplets can land in about which I want to remind everyone. young ladies will be representing the Nation at sev- the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. You The Chickasaw Nation government and its busi- eral functions. Elections from this summer are over maybe able to pass on the flu to someone else before nesses adhere to a fiscal year schedule that is dif- and all elected officials of the Judicial and Legislative you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. ferent from a calendar year. Rather than recognizing Branches have completed their Oath of Office. Now is How serious is the flu? Certain people are at greater January 1 as the beginning of a year and December 31 the time for citizens to contact risk for complications if they as the end of a year, the Chicka- their representatives, ask ques- get the flu. This group includes saw Nation’s fiscal year begins tions and learn more about the older people, young children, October 1 and ends September Nation. Join a Chickasaw Com- pregnant women and people 30 each year. munity Council or even better, with certain health issues such This means that annual fund- form a Chickasaw Community as asthma, diabetes or heart dis- ing for programs and services Council in your area. ease. The CDC recently reported generally begins October 1 and By having a Council or at- that last flu season, American ends September 30. tending one, citizens have the Indians and Native Alaskans Most programs and services opportunity to ask questions, seemed to be at higher risk of have a limited amount of funds be informed on current tribal flu complications. to be spent in a fiscal year and Beth programs and fellowship with connie People with chronic illnesses Katie grant their resources to citizens other Chickasaws in their area. or diseases should contact their on a first-come, first-served ba- Alexander Please call for more information barker healthcare provider for early Case sis. on how to form a community prevention and if you believe In other words, the early bird council in your area. (580) 283- that you have the influenza gets the worm! Chickasaw 3409 Chickasaw virus already, stay home from Chickasaw Therefore, applications for I have fought the good fight, I work, school and other public programs and services have Tribal have finished the course, I have Tribal gatherings. Tribal the best chance to be granted Legislature kept the faith; Legislature Yearly flu vaccinations should Legislature and funded in the upcoming II Timothy 4:7 begin as soon as vaccine is avail- or same fiscal year as they are able and continue throughout submitted, if applications are the flu season which can last as completed and submitted on or before October 1, or late as May. Having access to the vaccine has become as soon as possible after October 1. fairly easy over the past several years. Many major What this means to individual Chickasaws is that pharmacies offer the vaccine, employers make it avail- you should, if at all possible, be applying now for pro- able to co-workers, local health departments organize grams and services you anticipate needing from Oc- “drive thru flu shot clinics” where you never have to tober 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. Thank you leave the convenience of your car, and Medicare and Sometimes as we make applications for programs Medicaid reimburse healthcare facilities who give the and services, we experience challenges. Should that vaccine. happen to you, ask for help. Asking to speak to direc- With flu season fast approaching, now is the time tors of the departments and administrators of divi- to make your prevention plans. Call your physician, sions is certainly acceptable in your effort to receive contact your local health department, or watch your programs and services. Community Health Represen- local news listings for places and times where influ- tatives and family members can also sometimes help enza vaccinations are being offered. with the red tape. Be persistent in your effort to access Thank you, Chickasaw Nation programs and services. Connie Barker The most pure purpose of any government is to Tribal Legislator Pickens District help and serve its people. To that end, you can help the Chickasaw Nation to serve its most pure purpose by accessing and benefiting from programs and ser- vices. Respectfully, Katie Count of Voters by District

Yakoke! Panola 1,744 Pontotoc 11,386 Pickens 7,252 Tishomingo 5,092 I appreciate your vote of confidence and I look forward to serving you. 25,474 Beth Alexander

Chickasaw Panola District Citizen October 2010 news from your legislators chickasaw times 7 Business idea? Call the Small Education programs ‘Imprint’ to be shown Oct. 7 Business Development Center are still ‘on the grow!’ at Holba’ Kana’li Series ello Everyone, ello and greetings from Legislator Holba’ Kana’li Film Fall is undoubtedly the best time of Mary Jo Green, Seat 5, Pontotoc Series takes a supernat- year here in the Chickasaw Nation. As District and Committee Chair of the ural turn for the Hal- the days get shorter and the tempera- Education Committee! The weather is loween season with the tures get cooler, I feel a need to get turning cooler and Fall is in the air. showing of “Imprint.” outsideH and enjoy the beautiful colors of fall before TheH air just seems crisper and we see more jackets Acclaimed Native they disappear. Fall is also one of the busiest times and sweaters. We all had a busy September preparing American filmmaker in the Chickasaw Nation, as we celebrate the end of for the Chickasaw Festival and Annual Meeting. Chris Eyre, known for one year with our Annual Meeting and Festival and For the Fall semester, the Early Childhood/Head the genre hit “Smoke look forward with high expectations to what the next Start program here in Ada has 260 children enrolled. Signals,” tells the story year will bring. A new year brings hope that things Of those, 45% are Chickasaw. In August undergraduate of Shayla Stonefeather, can be better. students number 819 total with 304 inside the an Indian attorney We are so blessed in the Chickasaw Nation to have boundaries and 515 outside the boundaries. who once fled her cul- such a variety of programs to enhance the lives of the For Textbook Grants, 790 have been awarded for tural background and Chickasaw people. One of the lit- the semester so far. This number shunned the spiritual tle known programs is the Small increases every year. They are practices of her ances- Business and Development Cen- much needed because the cost of tors. ter. I receive calls occasionally textbooks is such that without After prosecuting a Lakota teen in a controversial from people who would like to a grant, some students would murder trial, Shayla returns to her family’s South Da- start their own businesses, but not be able to afford textbooks. kota reservation for the first time in years to tend to they don’t know where or how to Also, 574 Clothing Grants have her dying father. begin. The Small Business and been awarded. In applying for Soon after her arrival, things take a dark and eerie Development Center was cre- Clothing Grants, students must turn. Shayla is greeted by spirits that present forebod- ated to assist Chickasaw small have advanced a year or to the ing and unwanted visions, forcing her to reconsider business owners and those who next grade level. her tribe’s beliefs and way of life. NANCY are considering starting a busi- Mary Jo A total of 267 students have “Imprint” will be shown at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7 ness by providing counseling, enrolled for the GED classes. at the tribe’s McSwain Theatre in downtown Ada. ELLIOTT training and specialized ser- Green Fifty-four tested at fast track Tickets will be available at the door or can be or- vices concerning the formation, level. dered by visiting www.mcswaintheatre.com. financing, management and op- The Science, Technology For more information, contact James Wallace, (580) Chickasaw eration of small businesses. Chickasaw and Mathematics (STM) 272-5520. They can also provide person- program will have a tent at the Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media relations. Tribal al credit evaluation and credit Tribal Chickasaw Festival this year Legislature repair planning if necessary. Legislature and science experiments have The Chickasaw Nation Small been planned for the occasion. Business Development Center’s First Technology Challenge Haskell Indian Nations University staff is very knowledgeable and anxious to help. If you (FTC) team Y-Not Robots is the newest addition to the Reunion set for Oct. 29-31 in Norman own a business or have considered starting your own program. The team is comprised of nine students in business, I encourage you to call the Center to find the 9th and 10th grades and their first competition is NORMAN, Okla. - The annual reunion of alumni and out how they can help you. Their number is (580) 559- December 3. First Lego League (FLL) teams Cybernuts friends of Haskell Indian Nations University is set for 0774. They are also listed in the Program Guide. and Blockheads held a successful kickoff meeting. The Oct. 29-31 in Norman. I wish for you a great October and the opportunities teams are made up of 26 Chickasaw students ages 9 Sponsored by the Haskell Alumni Association of to get outside and enjoy this time of year. Don’t hesi- - 14. Our Junior FLL teams have grown to four: Super Oklahoma, the Haskell Reunion 2010 will take place tate to call or e-mail me if I can help in anyway. Storm, Tiny Techs, Mini Mayhem and Witty Midgets. at the Holiday Inn Norman, 1000 N. Interstate Drive, Sincerely, Junior FLL is for students aged 6 - 8. Five students Norman, Okla. The number to the Holiday Inn is (405) Nancy aged 15 - 18 have signed up for the Metal Mayhem 364-2882. Nancy Elliott team already. Best of luck to all these teams as they For more information, contact Loretta Burgess at [email protected] enter competition! (918) 633-7030 or [email protected] (580) 399-4374 In closing, may God’s blessings be on each of you Chickasaws where ever you are. I have spoken with many of you who are outside the Nation. It is truly a joy to hear from you. Please contact me through my Oklahoma Haskell Alumni Association email address [email protected] or through to host golf tournament Oct. 29 the address and telephone number listed elsewhere in this and every issue of the Chickasaw Times and on NORMAN, Okla. - The Oklahoma Haskell Alumni the Chickasaw Nation web site. My articles are also Association will be hosting the Reunion 2010 Golf located on the web site. Thank you! Tournament in Norman on Friday, Oct. 29. The tournament format will be a two-person scram- ble blind draw. The tournament will be played at West- wood Golf Course in Norman. Entry fee is $60 per player. Lunch and team draw- ings will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tee times will begin at 1 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the teams with the five lowest scores. Mulligans will be two for $10. Special contests will include closest to the pin and longest drive. Please call Simon Mitchell at (405) 672-7923 or Dan Chickasaw Citizen Little Axe at (405) 413-8443 or (405) 329-5542. 8 chickasaw times October 2010 Engaging new volumes released by Chickasaw Press An illustrative depiction of the pride ing and sketching 23 notable elders to facing the tribe after their arrival in In- Chickasaw writer Philip Carroll Mor- and spirit of the Chickasaw people; an produce a rich, lasting volume of art dian Territory. gan will also be on hand Oct. 2 to sign examination of the political turning and reminiscences that portray how an The authors worked for almost a de- copies of “Chickasaw Renaissance.” points that led to Removal; and a con- unconquerable spirit lives among the cade, consulting volumes of research “Chickasaw Renaissance” is the temporary look at the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw people. about the Removal era and Chickasaw companion piece to the award winning will all be available from the Chickasaw “Chickasaw Removal” highlights the history. Their work received the Holisso “Chickasaw: Unconquered and Uncon- Press this fall. tribe’s experience during the tumultu- Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript querable” published in 2006. It features ous and often tragic period. The volume at the 2009 Chickasaw Nation Arts and photographs of living Chickasaw cul- brings unprecedented detail to a defin- Culture Awards. ture and personalities as well as the ing era for Native Americans. “Chickasaw Lives, Volume Three: photos drawn from deep within archi- Sketches of Past and Present” was val vaults to create a combination of vi- written by tribal historian Richard sual rhetoric and substantial historical Green. The third installment of the scholarship that takes readers through “Chickasaw Lives” includes both con- Chickasaw history. temporary stories about tribal members and accounts from Chickasaw history. In six sections, Green reveals 19th- century documents, visits former tribal village sites in present-day Mississippi, tells stories of acclaimed Chickasaws and details how Chickasaws are rescu- ing their language from near-extinc- tion.

The Press has announced the re- lease of its latest publications: “Proud to be Chickasaw” by Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen, his wife Martha and Jean- nie Barbour; “Chickasaw Removal” by Amanda L Paige, Fuller L. Bumpers and The book highlights the distinctive Daniel F. Littlefield Jr.; and “Chickasaw character of the tribe, the mounting He also follows 18th-century English Lives, Volume Three: Sketches of Past political and social pressures faced by trader James Adair and recounts how, Part of the Chickasaw Nation Division and Present” by Richard Green. the Chickasaws until the people were in 1731, the Chickasaws took in Nat- of History and Culture, the Chickasaw “Proud to be Chickasaw” follows Mike forced to leave their ancestral home- chez refugees despite the warnings of Press publishes non-fiction books on and Martha Larsen’s acclaimed “They land and endure the hardships of the mighty France. tribal history, traditions and culture. Know Who They Are” in bringing read- “Trail of Tears.” These and all Chickasaw Press publi- All publications are available at the ers a series of portraits paired with sto- Paige, Bumpers and Littlefield also cations will be featured at the Chicka- Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, ries by Chickasaw elders. investigate frauds that plundered the saw Press display Oct. 2 at the Chicka- Okla. and through the Chickasaw Press Chickasaw historian and Chickasaw tribe’s wealth, miscalculations made by saw Annual Meeting and Festival on at www.chickasawpress.com. Press director Jeannie Barbour joined the U.S. government in its haste to seize the grounds of the historical capitol in the Larsens in researching, interview- the Chickasaws’ land, and challenges Tishomingo. Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media relations.

Tips from the ‘Ooey Gooey Lady’ Child care professionals learn play-based classroom techniques ADA, Okla. - Approximately 170 child- the “Ooey Gooey Lady,” Murphy pres- care professionals attended the seventh ents more than 150 workshops annu- annual Chickasaw Nation Child Care ally to groups across the country. She Conference September 18 at East Cen- discusses various topics related to early tral University. childhood education, specifically how This year’s conference theme was to be more play-based in the classroom. “Mardi Gras,” an informational and Murphy has authored four books and motivational seminar for childcare pro- uses humor and real-life anecdotes to fessionals. Sessions included behavior engage her audiences. management, transitions, music and For more information about the movement, anger management, biting, Chickasaw Nation Child Care Depart- literacy for infants and toddlers and ment, call (580) 421-7711 or visit www. more. Chicksasaw.net. Keynote speaker was Lisa Murphy, Conference speaker Lisa Murphy conducts an Ooey Gooey art project during the Chickasaw Nation founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. As Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public Affairs Child Care Conference September 18 at East Central University. October 2010 chickasaw times 9 Chickasaw finds second calling with artistic reflections on history

way,” she said. Mrs. Davis has participated in several art shows including: “Art Under the Oaks” at Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee, Okla. “Our Place at the Table” a collab- orative project of 11 Native American women. “New Indian Traditions in Oklahoma Art” at Cameron University. “Southeastern Art Show and Market” at Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival in Tishomingo, Okla. “Art of the Chickasaw Women Show” at East Central University in Ada. “Student Art Show” at Simmons Cen- ter in Duncan, Okla. Mrs. Davis is a certified public ac- countant and holds a master of busi- ness administration degree from Cam- Chickasaw artist Tracie Tuck Davis, left, visits with Frieda Clark, special projects director for tribal eron University. She is currently work- Chickasaw artist Tracie Tuck Davis. Division of Arts and Humanities, at the opening reception of “Ancient to Abstract” art exhibit ing on a bachelor of fine arts. Friday, Sept. 3. Mrs. Davis and her husband John live ADA, Okla. - For Tracie Tuck Davis, who we are, this is where we came from women artists and their works and in Lawton and have three children Tif- art is a reflection of knowledge and in- and these are our patterns,” Mrs. Davis hopes to publish a book on the same fany, Jacob and Jessica. terpretation. said. subject. The McSwain Theatre Art Gallery is The Chickasaw artist enjoys learning The exhibit, featuring several oil and “When I represent myself as an Indi- located at 130 W. Main in Ada. Gallery about historical subjects and translat- watercolor paintings as well as mixed an woman artist, I have to look and see hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday – ing them onto canvas in a contempo- media and granite pieces, was Sept. 3 who has come before me,” she said. Friday. rary manner. through Sept. 24. Mrs. Davis also said she “fell in love For more information, contact the Her exhibit “Ancient to Abstract” at Descendant of the late Chickasaw en- with art” 12 years ago and started tak- Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and the McSwain Theatre Art Gallery, de- rollees Silas and Minnie Gibson, Mrs. ing art classes at Cameron University in Humanities at (580) 272-5520. picts ancient Native American sym- Davis said her culture and heritage Lawton, Okla. bols. were very important to her. “Art for me is a way of expressing my- Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal media “I want our people to know this is She is studying Native American self that I couldn’t get out in any other relations. ‘Wisdom Walkers’ get moving, regain mobility A few months ago, Chicka- Participating in water aero- efits, but mental improvement saw elder Yvonne Harper relied bics several times a week, Mrs. as well. completely on her cane to walk. Harper has also dropped more Senior Information Direc- Today, she doesn’t need it most than 35 pounds. tor Stacy Wesberry said many of the time. Wisdom Walkers manager of the seniors had been able Mrs. Harper is one of many Chad Castleberry began trav- to cut back on the number of tribal senior citizens who has eling to Chickasaw Nation se- medications they take as a re- benefited from the Chickasaw nior centers last year to lead sult of the increased physical Nation Division on Aging’s exercise classes three times a activity. “Wisdom Walkers” program. week. “They are excited about not In a nation where a majority “We started with chair ex- taking as much medication,” of the population is inactive ercises,” he said, “but pretty she said. “It gives many of and overweight, senior citizens soon, they didn’t need the them a sense of pride that they are even less likely to lead ac- chairs anymore.” are more in control of their tive lifestyles. According to the Since then, Wisdom Walkers health.” National Center for Health Sta- participants have expanded Other benefits of exercise for tistics, only 32% of American their activities to include fish- older adults include improved senior citizens exercise on a ing trips, golfing, line dancing joint flexibility, lower blood daily basis. classes and activities using the pressure and decreased risk A sedentary lifestyle can Nintendo Wii. of osteoporosis, diabetes and lead to a host of problems for “The more active they are, depression. A group of Wisdom Walkers recently participated in the ‘Amazing Race’ at the seniors. The National Safety the more things they want to Recent research presented 2010 Senior Olympics at Pennington Park, Tishomingo. Council lists falls as the lead- do,” Castleberry said. by the Alzheimer’s Association ing cause of injury in older Wisdom Walkers has 14 cer- suggests that an active lifestyle adults. Muscle weakness and tified trainers, several of them can help in preventing the dis- ters is in its second year. get you going,” Mrs. Harper walking problems are cited as elders. Castleberry and Activ- ease and other mental deterio- “Elders from different sites said. “I’ve led my friends the reason for these falls. ity Coordinator Linda Landgraf ration. will visit other area senior cen- around the pool by their hands “I get around so much better even attended a Cooper Insti- A sense of community and ters just to see how they are because they were scared of the since I’ve been exercising, Mrs. tute boot camp on circuit train- friendly competition has also doing,” Castleberry said. “The water at first. Harper said. ing to learn ways to lead elders been inspired by the program. activities and trips involving “But its like I tell them - if we “I think it’s a great thing for in activity. Working with the Nintendo multiple sites is a great way don’t use it, we’ll lose it.” older people and encourage As the participation in the Wii has become so popular that for them to encourage one an- everyone to get out there and program grows, the elders are an annual Wii Bowling Tourna- other.” Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media exercise.” not only showing physical ben- ment involving all senior cen- “Being in a group really helps relations. 10 chickasaw times October 2010 Men jump start careers with tribal boost Tribal CDI program leads to valuable vocations for Chickasaws Keep on trying and don’t give up. This is the message from the stories of Jay Wisdom and Stacy Imotichey. These Chickasaw citizens have overcome adversities with determination, hard work and assistance from the Chickasaw Nation. The Ada, Okla., residents started with Career Develop- ment Initiative (CDI) program after they lost their driver’s licenses. The tribal program provides transitional employ- Stacy Imotichey Jay Wisdom ment for individuals with em- ployment barriers, including partments. He also wanted to obtain a of Commerce department, in Impressed by their work, minor criminal charges, lack At CDI, Mr. Wisdom, 33, ac- Commercial Driver’s License March 2010. He received his CMS hired Mr. Wisdom and Mr. of education, a driver’s license, quired a variety of experience. (CDL) and utilize his earlier class A CDL in May. Imotichey as full-time employ- reliable transportation or ad- “I learned different things training. He had successfully Mr. Imotichey also appren- ees in April, said CMS Senior equate child care. and trades as we went to dif- completed vocational training ticed with CMS and said he Manager Glendel Hatton. Considered full-time tempo- ferent jobs,” he said. for heavy equipment opera- learned carpentry and con- “They do really good job,” he rary workers, the employees During his employment with tion at the Pontotoc Technology struction skills there. said. work up to 40 hours a week at CDI, Mr. Wisdom was also able Center. “I had no formal training,” various Chickasaw Nation de- to obtain his driver’s license. “I like driving the truck,” he Mr. Imotichey, 35, said. “I Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal said. “This is what I went to learned on the job.” media relations. school for.” After learning about his goal, CDI assisted him with the re- October is Domestic enrollment process at the Tech- About CDI nology Center. He was accepted The program helps individuals in overcoming employment Violence Awareness Month despite a full class and was barrier and locating meaningful employment. Interested in- placed in an apprenticeship dividuals can pick up an application at 17290 County Road Native American women estimated 1.3 million women program with Construction 3570 in Ada. For more information, contact Ira Adams at 580- experience the highest rate of are victims of physical assault Management Services (CMS), 272-5085. violence of any group in the by an intimate partner each a Chickasaw Nation Division United States. year, according to the National Reflecting on that statistic, Coalition Against Domestic the Chickasaw Nation Office of Violence. Violence Prevention is observ- The cost of intimate partner ing Domestic Violence Aware- abuse exceeds $5.8 billion each ness Month during October. year, $4.1 billion of which is During the month, display for direct medical and mental booths with information about health services, according to domestic violence facts, pre- the Coalition. vention and programs will be For more information contact available at the Chickasaw Na- the Chickasaw Nation Office of tion Medical Center. Violence Prevention at (580) The observance is part of a 272-5580 or visit the offices national effort to raise aware- located at 231 Seabrook Road ness and help prevent domestic in Ada, Okla., in the Youth and violence. Family Services building. One in every four women will experience domestic vio- Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media lence in her lifetime and an relations. October 2010 chickasaw times 11 17-year-old Kaylea Arnett has ‘greatest attitude’ Chickasaw diver continues Olympic quest at FINA Jr. World Championships TUCSON, Ariz. - Chickasaw diver Kay- tenth in the world She has also won throughout my life. My whole family lea Arnett earned a tenth-place finish in is not too shab- two gold medals is very supportive. I don’t think I could 3-meter springboard at the FINA World by.” and four bronze ask for a better family.” Junior Diving Championships Sept. 1-6 Kaylea, 17, has medals at the Ju- Asked about her future plans, Kay- in Tucson. In the Sept. 3 preliminary been competing nior Pan American lea said that she does best when she is round of 30 divers, she placed sev- at the national Championships. “more relaxed.” enth. In the Sept. 4 finals round, lower and international While Kaylea has “So, I’m kind of just riding the roller scores on one dive dropped her to tenth level since 2003. heard her mother coaster,” she said. “I don’t know what’s place. She won her ninth Terrie cheering her going to happen in the future, but I’m She was philosophical about the junior national ti- on from the stands hoping for big things.” meet. tle in July to qual- during most of Coach Gunter said he expected Kaylea “The meet didn’t go exactly as ify for the Tucson those events, Mrs. to have a great future in diving. planned, but it’s definitely a blessing event. Arnett was not “Kaylea is probably one of the favorite just to be here, much less to be in the “Kaylea’s had a Kaylea Arnett and coach Robert Gunter at the among the Tucson kids I’ve ever coached,” said Mr. Gunter, finals,” Kaylea said. “So, I feel pretty great summer,” FINA Jr. World Championship in Tucson. crowd. She was re- quickly adding that he has been coach- lucky. said Mr. Gunter. covering from re- ing for 32 years. “She’s got the greatest “There are good meets and there are “She had a rough year last year. She cent chemotherapy treatments follow- attitude, she’s outstanding - an unbe- bad meets. And what doesn’t kill you made an outstanding turnaround. Just ing breast cancer surgery. lievable pleasure to coach - and always makes you stronger. So, I’ve learned a had a great summer. She came to Junior “I’ve gone to a few meets by myself, surprising – in a great way. lot from this trip and it’s been really Nationals and just surprised everybody but it’s still different,” said Kaylea. “My “She is definitely not done. She’s got fun. And I hope to do very well in com- by winning.” mom is a big part of my diving. She al- a long way to go. She’s really excited ing months.” This is Kaylea’s second appearance in ways helps and supports me and gets about going to school next year. She’s Robert Gunter, coach of the Wood- a junior world championship event. In me through my diving, so I’ve always got a lot of options after having such a lands Diving Academy, was pleased Sept. 2008, she traveled to Aachen, Ger- wanted to be there for her when she great summer. It’s really opened a lot of with Kaylea’s performance. many where she and partner Michelle needs me, too. doors, so she’s got a lot of options going “It was rough today with all the wind, Cabassol won silver in synchronized “To have anyone support you is a big to school next year.” but she did a great job,” said Mr. Gunt- diving. She placed 15th in 3-meter at that help, especially your family. I love her er. “I know she wanted to do better, but event. very much and she’s always helped Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media relations. Results through 11 months show year-over-year growth FINANCIAL REPORT sites, eye glasses, hearing aids, pre- ernment funds had $116.8 million in served for accounts payable and busi- The tribal government caption in- scription drugs, wellness center, com- cash and investments. Of this amount, ness operations. cludes the tribe’s general fund and the munity health clinics, catastrophic $18.0 million is in the BIA Trust funds. As of August 31, 2010, tribal opera- tribe’s BIA trust funds. The Chickasaw medical assistance and other similar This total does not include any federal tions, excluding federal program fund- Businesses include all of the business- programs not covered by federal pro- program funds. ing, had net assets of $1.077 billion es and operations of the Chickasaw grams or grants. The businesses had $184 million compared to $1.058 billion at July 31, Enterprises. Not included in the finan- The businesses’ expenditures are in cash and investments which is re- 2010 or an increase of $19 million. cial statements are federally or state classified as to expenses associated funded programs and/or grants and with gaming operation of the tribe and the financial statements of Bank 2 and the other businesses of the tribe. Chickasaw Industries, Inc. Executive Summary of the Fi- The growing needs of the businesses nancial Statements of the period are taken into account when determin- ending August 31, 2010 ing the transfers from the businesses Tribal Government to the general fund. It is vital to the Revenues and transfers from the long range mission of the Chickasaw businesses for operations and fixed as- Nation that the businesses continue to sets totaled $9.7 million for the month grow and diversify. and $130.2 million year-to-date. Ex- Revenues of the tribal operation, penditures were $8.7 million for the other than the transfer from busi- month and $83.4 million year-to-date. nesses, include motor fuel settlement Chickasaw Businesses funds and investment income. Chicka- Revenue net of gaming prizes for Au- saw Businesses revenues include gam- gust totaled $81.0 million and $840.7 ing revenues net of prizes, sales rev- million year-to-date. Net income before enue at convenience, travel plazas and the transfers to the Tribal Govern- tobacco stores, rent and investment ment was $24.7 million for the month income. and $262.8 million year-to-date. After Tribal expenditures are classified by transfers to the Tribal Government function. General government includes for capital projects and tribal pro- the maintenance and operations of gram operations the net income was tribal property, Chickasaw Times and $81.9 million year-to-date. The net in- Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s offices. come includes all revenue, including Expenditure for education includes amounts reserved for business growth education scholarship as well as the and expansion. tribe’s division of education. Health Statement of Net Assets expenditures include senior citizens At August 31, 2010, the tribal gov- 12 chickasaw times October 2010 Experience, appreciation the real winners Tribal Community Gardens workers haul in awards at County Fair

ADA, Okla. - A bounty of blue 16-year-old took home a third ribbons adorned colorful pro- place ribbon and a bounty of duce, flowers and crafts at the confidence. Chickasaw Community Gar- “It was the first pie I ever dens recently. made and I didn’t realize how The ribbons - awarded to hard it was to make a pie crust,” Community Gardens staff she said. “I thought ‘there is no members at the Pontotoc Coun- way my pie is going to place’ ty Free Fair - are recognition and it did. The judges told me for hard work and a job well if it would have cooked just a done. little longer, it would have been Keeping with tradition, the first place.” staff submitted several entries This year Taylor used a store- to the county fair, said Thalia bought crust, and earned a sec- Miller, Community Garden ond-place ribbon in the open Program Director. The fair was class entries. September 1-3 in Ada. Her sights are now set on For their hard work, the judg- next year’s competition. es awarded the group a total of “Next year I plan to make the 11 blue ribbons, 4 red ribbons same thing,” she said, “but I and 3 white ribbons for the in- will make the crust next year.” dividual entries. Taylor, an Ada High School The staff, which includes junior, said spending the hot adults and five year-round summer tending to the Com- youth workers, took peppers, munity Garden has taught her watermelon, a flower arrange- a lot about leadership. Clockwise from left front are Michael Stevens, Jimmy Coody, Bradley Sticky, Tami Poe, Thalia Miller, Patty Daniels, David ment, pumpkins, onions, toma- A second-year “year-round” Correll, Lucky Weems, Taylor Rice, Bobby Price, Jason Wallace, Ervin Walton and Amber Coplen. toes, a bird house, hand-craft- worker, she now shows new ed table, spring and summer summer youth workers the ins honey, and green peas from the and outs of gardening. paring the food and setting garden to the fair. She said the program also the table. They learn to cook, Pies, cakes and cookies were teaches vital life skills to set the table, wash dishes, and also entered into the competi- Chickasaw youth. plan meals. tion. “When I first started I didn’t “We also learn manners and For her second year partici- know how to sweep the floor,” more about our culture,” Taylor pating in the fair, youth worker she said. said. Taylor Rice baked a caramel Besides toiling in the garden, Her favorite part of her job pecan pie and entered it in the workers take turns preparing is enjoying the fruits of her la- open class category. lunch on a daily basis. bor. On her very first attempt Each student worker is as- “I love picking a vegetable at making a pie last year, the signed a task, including pre- and eating it, knowing I grew it from seed.” When the growing season About the Chickasaw Nation Community Gardens begins, vegetable deliveries are made to the area senior sites The Chickasaw Nation Com- adult job training program. and various Chickasaw Nation munity Gardens is a mixture It has since blossomed to 250 fundraising functions, where of both old traditions and acres, with 160 raised beds, food is served. cutting-edge technology. It is a two greenhouses, and several Area offices also receive program that not only guides acres of traditional gardens. thousands of tomato, squash youth but helps elders main- For more information about and pepper plants which are tain the long-standing tradi- the Community Gardens, con- donated to Chickasaw fami- tion of tending a garden. tact Thalia Miller at (580) 559- lies. The program began eight 0888. The general public can pur- years ago on three acres as an chase the vegetables and veg- etable plants at the Ada Farm- er’s Market during the summer months. The market is located Health At-Large case on 12th Street and is open Elder case manager Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 manager will assist ready to help you p.m. Are you a Chickasaw citizen Or, you can see the entries living outside the tribal bound- Are you a Chickasaw Elder age at next year’s Pontotoc County aries? Would you like more in- 60 or older? Do you live within formation on division of health the tribal boundaries? Fair; they will likely be adorned programs and services available If so, call Stefanie Luna, Elder with blue ribbons. to you? Case Manager at 800-851-9136 If so, call Amy Wampler, Ser- ext. 80110 for personalized as- vices At-Large Case Manager, at sistance navigating the Health Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media Chickasaw Community Gardens worker Taylor Rice, 16, and her prize-winning 800-851-9136 ext. 61097. System. relations. caramel pecan pie. October 2010 chickasaw times 13 Reflections on an eventful life well-lived Nonagenarian Chickasaw still heading off to work every day Katherine McGuire is no spelled Kaunaun- lined the walls to keep warm.” suffering from pneumonia. stranger to hard work. tubbee, but the The Depression hit hard and When she recovered, she The 91-year-old Chickasaw spelling changed, Lewis couldn’t get a job. Finally, went to work for a dime store citizen has an impeccable work she said, to Cun- the government’s Works Prog- in Sulphur for 85 cents an hour, ethic, forged over a lifetime of ningtubby on the ress Administration program but later got a raise to $1.50 an work experience. Dawes Rolls. gave him a job that paid $30 a hour since she did such a good Each week day from 8 a.m. to Her father Joe month. Lewis walked to his job job. 5 p.m., she can be found work- was a full-blood everyday. She worked at the dime store ing at the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw. Her “He had to leave early in the until she got a job as a cashier Sulphur Area office. mother Malinda, morning and walk to wherever at Sulphur Sooner’s Grocery When asked why she works was not Native they were working that day,” store. She worked there for 15 40 hours a week in her golden American. she said. years until the store was struck years, she answered, “I enjoy “He could speak Then, they bought a car. by lighting in the 1980s and working. I would much rather Chickasaw,” Mrs. “You wouldn’t call it a car burned down. being working than just sitting McGuire said. “His today,” she chuckled as she “I was ready to go to work at the house.” brother lived just recalled a story about having that day, and my husband She first learned to use a across the way and a flat on the car and lacing up came home and said you can’t computer and a scanner in they would get to- the tire, because replacing the go to work today, the store is 2000, at the age of 81, and gether every day tire was too expensive. gone,” she said. “I thought he since that time has built upon and just talk, talk, Katherine McGuire Feeding the family in the was teasing.” her vast work experience. talk in Chickasaw. height of the Depression was The family moved to Sulphur Through the past several “My parents would never She grew up on the east edge challenging, too. in 1975. decades she has worked at the teach us the Chickasaw lan- of Davis on her father’s land, “We ate a lot of beans and About 1985, she started work Murray County Court House, guage. They said we had to live long before the area along the a lot of soup,” she said. “We at the Chickasaw Nation Se- at grocery stores and variety in the white man’s world.” highway was developed. couldn’t buy meat, we couldn’t nior Site, where she performed stores and operated a café, Although her immediate “I never thought Davis would afford it. We raised one hog many duties, including making among other jobs, in addition family spoke English, the rest grow out that far, she said. and a few chickens while we Indian Tacos. to raising four children. of her father’s family spoke “Dad built mom a house out lived there.” A few years later, she worked During the past nine decades, Chickasaw. on the farm when they got mar- The quest to farm led to at the Murray County Court she has experienced many “My full-blood Chickasaw ried. It was $876 from a kit. moves around Oklahoma, in- House, where she learned to situations, from the Great De- cousins would come over and The house was two-bedroom, cluding Geronimo, and eastern use a computer for the first pression of the 1930s to the look at me and laugh and I a kitchen and a large front Oklahoma. time. renaissance of the Chickasaw knew they were talking about porch.” Looking for opportunity, the Following 51 years of mar- Nation. me,” she chuckled. The family was self-sustain- family made a move to Califor- riage, Lewis Hensley died in “I’ve seen a lot in my days She picked up a few Chicka- ing. nia and two more children ar- 1988. and I have seen a lot of chang- saw words and phrases while “Daddy made a big garden rived, for a total of four, Mari- When she is not working, she es, too,” she said. growing up. She learned to say and he’d always make enough lyn, Billy, Sandra and Melva. loves spending time with her Linda Williams, Sulphur “oka sa bunna” when she want- to feed us through the sum- When her youngest child was family. She cooked and hosted Area office director, said Mrs. ed her grandmother to get her mer,” she said. “Mom would a toddler, Mrs. McGuire went to Christmas dinner at her house McGuire was truly an amazing a drink of water from the dip- can fruits and vegetables, but work at a variety store and later up until two years ago. She also person and an inspiration to per. As an adult, she has taken we didn’t have a pressure cook- a grocery story while raising enjoys going to church, playing the office staff. Chickasaw language classes er, so a lady would can with her her children. dominoes and being a member “She has all the qualities of a to learn more about the tribal on the halves.” Back to Oklahoma of the Red Hat Society, an or- true Chickasaw dynamic wom- language. Selling gravel also was an in- In 1955 the family moved ganization of women who meet an,” Mrs. Williams said. “Her Family Life come-producer for the family. to Mill Creek, Okla., and then for tea or lunch wearing red work ethic sets an example for For 12 years she was the baby Katherine married Lewis back to California again shortly hats and purple dresses. all who work with her. Kather- of the family until her brother Hensley in July 1937. At the thereafter. “I also try to keep up my ine’s wonderful sense of humor Joe Jr. came along and joined time, the couple made $25 a Then in 1959 the family set- yard, but I get help, now.” and stories of the past are en- the three sisters. week and paid $3.75 a week tled southeast of Mill Creek, She participates in Chicka- joyed by everyone.” She fondly remembers her for a rent house. The family ex- along old Highway 7. saw Elder’s trips to various Visiting with Mrs. McGuire daddy, who was a farmer. panded when Melva, a daugh- It was there the family places, such as the homelands, is like turning the pages of Pointing to a black and white ter, arrived July 9, 1938. bought a grocery store in Mill and attended Chickasaw Nation history of Oklahoma, Murray photo of her father in her of- Six months later, the new Creek and then Leo’s Café was Diabetes Camp last May. County and the Chickasaw Na- fice, she said to this day she family settled in a two-room added to the mix. One thing is sure: she loves tion. still stopped when she saw a house halfway between Sul- Mrs. McGuire ran both busi- working with her tribe. She was born Jan. 5, 1919 Chickasaw man dressed the phur and Davis, near Midway nesses. “I am going to keep working and grew up on the outskirts same way, thinking it may be Hill. She later sold the grocery as long as I can.” of Davis, Okla. She can vividly him. “We bought housekeeping store and soon after that spent Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media remember the first time she “Daddy was my pride and stuff, a stove, a coffee pot, two five weeks in the local hospital relations. saw an airplane fly over the joy,” she said. “I loved my dad- cooking pots, a skillet and house. dy more than anything.” other items for our home for “We all ran out of the house A strong Chickasaw man, $50.” ‘Proud to be Chickasaw’ to see it,” she said, “like the her father showered his baby She remembers that first Katherine McGuire is the subject of a Mike Larsen painting in scene in the ‘Pearl’ movie.” daughter with attention. home as drafty. The couple the Proud to be Chickasaw portrait series. The house was located along “Daddy would pick me up had to be resourceful to keep The Portraits of the Elders are currently on display at the Aati- Baseline Road, a gravel road and dance me around the it cozy. fama Room at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. “I am really proud. Later on, when I am gone my family can that today is a paved four-lane room when he got home, then “That was the coldest house,” bring my great-great grand kids to see my portrait,” McGuire state highway. he would put me down and say she said. “We took boxes, wall- said. Her family named was ‘now I am not tired.’” paper and other things and 14 chickasaw times October 2010 Chickasaw memorializes late grandfather with artwork Mary Ruth Barnes was meant can Cancer Society art contest who told stories and also paint- to paint the “Flight of Hope.” for Native American artists. ed pictures of the stories. The watercolor painting, “Flight of Hope” is also dis- Like her ancestors, she wants depicting an American paint played in the surgery waiting to tell stories through her art- horse with butterfly wings, is room on the second floor of the work and sees herself as an il- one of the seven artworks fea- new Chickasaw Nation Medical lustrator more than a painter. tured on the cover of the new Center in Ada, Okla. “Faith” is “I try to paint so that people American Cancer Society Circle featured on the notes section of see within my painting a story, of Life calendar journal. the calendar journal. The jour- not just an image,” she said. The painting symbolizes nal is available for purchase at “If I can paint it and even tell her late grandfather Harry Mc- www.cancer.org or by calling the story with the painting, it Swain’s “feelings and thoughts 1-800-227-2345. means so much more.” about his horse ‘hatuhlpu- Mrs. Barnes also received a She also encouraged “young shik,’ which means butterfly in commendation plaque from Chickasaw people to subscribe Chickasaw,” said the 63-year- the Cancer Society for her “ar- to their talents.” old Chickasaw artist. tistic contributions to creating Mrs. Barnes and her husband Mr. McSwain died of leuke- a world with less cancer and Mike live in a ranch south of mia when she was six years more birthdays.” Ada, where they raise Ameri- old. “I was very honored for the can paint horses and give rid- She said she remembers him privilege and the opportunity ing lessons. They have two Mary Ruth Barnes with the American Cancer Society commendation plaque saying “don’t worry about me to do a little bit to help in this sons Wiley and Selby. Wiley is at the surgery waiting room at new Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Okla. Photo by Sharmina Manandhar. because I am going to ride off fight against cancer,” she said. a Chickasaw Nation Division on butterfly to heaven.” Mrs. Barnes is also working of Communication, Commu- Professional Women, where board of Boys Scouts of Amer- Mrs. Barnes’ mother June Mc- on a logo for the Circle of Life nity and Media Development she received BPW’s Women of ica and executive board of Ada Swain Scott was also diagnosed program. The program is part employee and Selby works for the Year Award in 2006. She Arts Council. with leukemia. She is 92. of the American Cancer Soci- the Harmony Sporthorses in has also served on her church Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal Coincidentally, the symbol ety and trains Native Ameri- Kiowa, Colo. board, Rotary board, executive media relations. for leukemia is a monarch but- can and Alaska Native women Mrs. Barnes is the director of terfly. to contact family and friends planned giving for the Ameri- About the American Cancer Society The discovery gave her about the importance of hav- can Cancer Society regions of “goosebumps and I knew this ing regular mammograms. Oklahoma and southwest Mis- The American Cancer Society saving lives and diminishing was something I was meant to In the logo, she depicts souri. She is also very active in is a nationwide, community- suffering from cancer, through do,” Mrs. Barnes said. “Chickasaw people in all four the Ada community through based, voluntary health orga- research, education, advocacy She painted the “Flight of seasons,” she said. the Ada Chamber of Commerce nization. and service. Hope” along with “Faith” and Mrs. Barnes said her inspira- and Ada Rotary. She is past It is dedicated to eliminating For more information, visit “Trail of Hope” for an Ameri- tion comes from her ancestors, president of Ada’s Business and cancer by preventing cancer, www.cancer.org.

‘Injunuity’ nominated for music awards Injunuity, an award winning formers who were nominated nounced in Niagara Falls, N.Y., Native American rock band and help the best win by cast- Nov. 12. that includes a Chickasaw ing your vote,” said Injunuity Injunuity band members are musician, has been nominated band member Jeff Carpenter. and Jeff Carpenter, a Chicka- for three prestigious na- saw, and Brad Clonch, tional awards. Mississippi Choctaw. The Ada-based band The new album fea- is nominated for three tures native f lute, Native American Music acoustic and electric Awards (NAMMYS) for guitar, drums, piano, its new album “Fight string orchestra, and a For Survival” in the Best brass horn section. Duo or Group of the Injunuity won a NAM- Year, Best Instrumental MY in 2008 for its debut Recording of the Year EP “Unconquered.” and Songwriters of the The band, formed in Year categories. 2007, primarily com- Public voting is now poses its own songs, open for the NAMMY described as a “com- awards at www.votena- bination of traditional tive.com. Once registered to Public voting began last and modern themes.” the NAMA website, voters can month. Award winners are se- For more information about listen to the nominees and lected by a combined vote by Injunuity, visit www.injunuity. vote for their favorite artists the NAMA national member- net. in several categories. ship and the general public. Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media “We want you all to check The 12th annual NAMMY relations. out all the bands and per- award winners will be an- October 2010 chickasaw times 15 Chickasaw girl commits her birthday to books for young patients at Children’s Hospital

J. Marcum, a 13-year-old the award. more than me,” said J. Chickasaw student from Nor- “We were given tickets and J., 13, attends Whittier Middle man, Okla., gets joy from giv- box seats and got to go on the School in Norman and plays ing to others. court, she said. soccer. During the past three years “I was very nervous and it Her future plans include go- her birthday celebration has be- was an honor for it to be given ing to New York and working come an event to gather books to me.” as a Creative Director for Vogue and toys for less fortunate and She now keeps the award on magazine. sick children. a shelf in her room. “I read Vogue every month,” “I started it because during The Devon Community Hero she said. the year I get a lot of stuff from Award, presented by the Thun- She is proud to be a Chicka- people and my grandparents,” der, honors outstanding Okla- saw. J. said. “I can make a difference homans who are making a “The Chickasaw Nation is re- and maybe influence others to significant difference in their ally supportive of its citizens,” do the same thing.” Chickasaw J. Marcum, center, is honored during an NBA Oklahoma City Thunder community through their per- J. said. “Every time someone This year, at the Third An- game as “Hero of the Month” for her philanthropic efforts. She is joined by sonal contributions of time, gets straight A’s, they reward nual J. Marcum Philanthropic representatives from the Thunder and Devon Energy and Rumble, the Thunder talent or finances. them. I am also really proud Birthday Celebration, J. and mascot. The award was presented in March of this year. Her friends are even picking of all the new openings and her friends contributed almost up on the generosity, telling J. events, such as the new Cul- 300 books to children receiv- ary at the Blazer Ice Center. Energy as “Hero for the Month” they want to follow her lead tural Center and the Hall of ing care at Children’s Hospital “I like to read, that’s why we last spring. and have similar birthday giv- Fame.” through the University of Okla- decided to give books.” During the half-time show at ing efforts. As for her annual birthday homa Children’s Physicians For her generous efforts, J. a March game, J. was joined by “We are a lucky family and party: “I plan to do it next Building Clinics and the “Reach was honored by the National Rumble, the Thunder mascot, we don’t have a lot of health year.” Out and Read” Program. The Basketball Association’s Okla- and Devon and Thunder rep- problems so I decided to give Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media party was conducted in Janu- homa City Thunder and Devon resentatives at center court for back to children who need help relations.

17-year-old credits Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy Young Chickasaw composer takes second prize at Project 21 music competition The piece, along with another he feels “more inspired at the Arts Academy: theatre tech, dance, theatre, of Dylan’s original works “The Academy.” The Chickasaw Summer Arts visual arts 2-dimensional, cre- Seven Seas,” is featured in the Dylan is the son of Daniel Academy is the only fine arts ative writing, music composi- recently released music CD and Sherri Bennett and Angel- academy in the nation spon- tion and visual arts 3-dimen- OSHTALI (“divided into four ique Colbert. sored by a Native American sional. The admission process parts.”) A senior at Norman North tribe. The unique two-week for the Arts Academy begins The 16-song album, co-pro- High School, he is a member of academy provides an opportu- each spring. For more informa- duced by Alan Bise, Producer/ the elite symphony orchestra nity for Chickasaw and Ameri- tion about the academy and the Owner of Thunderbird Records, and plays the viola and cello. can Indian students, ages eight application process, visit www. showcases the contemporary Dylan also works at a cloth- to 19, from all over the nation chickasaw.net or contact the classical music of Chickasaw ing store and a pizzeria. to gain valuable experience Division of Arts and Humani- Summer Arts Academy stu- Despite his busy schedule, he from highly qualified and pro- ties at (580)272-5520. dents and features the Gram- always makes sure to keep his fessional instructors in ten my-nominated string quartet, grades up. disciplines – vocal music, tex- Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal ETHEL. “I learned about managing tile design, video production, media relations. Dylan Bennett Dylan studied music compo- time from my parents,” he said. sition at the Arts Academy from “This is something I was taught Dylan Bennett was “not ex- 2008 to 2010 under Chickasaw as a kid.” pecting to win at all.” composer-in-residence Jerod He plans to study classi- The young Chickasaw com- Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. cal composition at University Reserve your 2010 Programs and poser said he felt “overwhelm- He described the Arts Acad- of Oklahoma and ultimately ing joy” when he found out emy as the “door opening to wants to compose film scores. Services Directory today! that his composition “Holchifo my musical career” and said About Chickasaw Summer This directory outlines the numerous programs and Ki’yo” was selected Second Prize winner of the inaugural services available to you and your family. Project 21 Prize for Music Com- The directory offers: position competition. About Project 21: • Information on all programs and services avail- “It feels really great,” 17-year- able old said Dylan said. • Program descriptions “Holchifo Ki’yo,” which Music for the 21st Century • Important phone numbers and contact informa- means “No Name,” is a slow Project 21 is the group of for a variety of ensembles and tion string quartet piece featuring a students involved in the mu- mediums including orches- • Office locations and hours of operation cello, two violins and a viola. sic composition department tra, chamber, musical theater, • Program requirements “Holchifo Ki’yo” will be per- of Oklahoma City University. dance and multimedia. • Detailed index with keywords formed during the 2010-2011 The students receive a For more information, visit To reserve your copy of the 2010 directory, call (866) concert season of Project 21: strong technical grounding http://www.project21compos- 466-1481. The directory can also be reserved online by Music for the 21st Century at and are encouraged to write ers.com/index.php. the Bass School of Music at visiting http://www.chickasaw.net/servicedirectory. Oklahoma City University. 16 chickasaw times news from our people October 2010 births birthday

Kynleigh Ava Brock

Kynleigh Ava Brock was born Jeremiah Daylon Worcester July 16, 2010 at Carl Albert In- dian Health Facility, Ada, Okla. Jeremiah Daylon Worcester Kynleigh weighed 7 lbs., 10 will celebrate his seventh birth- oz., and measured 21 inches at Sidka Cornell Tahbooahnippah day October 11, 2010. He is the birth. son of Roy and Dinah Worces- Proud parents are Tyler and Sidka Cornell Tahbooah- ter. Elisa Geneva Gomez Kathy Brock. nippah was born at 10:16 a.m., Olivia Maggie Worcester Happy 7th Birthday Jeremi- She is the granddaughter of September 14, 2010 at Lawrence ah! Dad and Mom love you so Elisa Geneva Gomez was born Eddie Ray and Hiawthia Hill Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Olivia Maggie Worcester much! August 6, 2010. She weighed 7 both deceased, and Jimmy and Kan. He weighed 9 lb., and will celebrate her first birth- lbs., 9 oz., and measured 19 Clarice Brock. measured 21 inches at birth. day October 7, 2010. She is the inches at birth. Proud parents are Tasheena daughter of Michael Kane and Proud parents are Francine Tyson and Mikey Tahbooah- Reichelle Worcester. Franco and Jose Gomez, of nippah. Happy 1st Birthday Olivia! Mesquite, Texas. She joins two Proud grandma and step- We love you! brothers, Johnathan and Fran- papa is Janice and Lester Boze- cisco Gomez, of Mesquite. man, of Lawrence. Elisa is the granddaughter He is welcomed by lots of of Geneva and W.G. Franco, of aunts and uncles and lots of Dallas. She is the great-grand- lots of cousins. daughter of the late Mitchell and Adeline Brown, of Wapa- nucka, Okla. Elisa is welcomed by a great DaRayvion Jermaine Barber big family of many aunts, un- cles, cousins and great-aunts Underwoods celebrate 50 years of marriage DaRayvion Jermaine Barber and uncles. will celebrate his sixth birth- We love you, our Little Sun- day October 30. shine! He is the son of Tyson and Jermaine Barber, of Arlingon, Texas. He is the grandson of Shirley Ian Connor Reynolds Kelly, of Midland, Texas. He enjoys playing basketball Ian Connor Reynolds cel- and football and entertaining ebrated his first birthday Sep- his little sister KiMora. tember 8, 2010. This is a very He has suggested that his special celebration for Ian and birthday celebration be at his family. At two weeks of age Chuck E. Cheese with a Buzz he was transferred from the Light Year theme. Medical Center of Southeastern Congratulations to mama’s Complete the Customer Oklahoma, Durant, to The Chil- big man. We hope you enjoy dren’s Hospital at OU Medical your day! Service Survey and win! Center, Oklahoma City, where a Picc Line was surgically placed Chickasaw citizens who com- in his heart for a month after Help us update our plete a tribal customer service being diagnosed with bacterial survey can win $100. Billie L and Carolyn A. Underwood. meningitis. Today Ian is happy military list! Chickasaws can access the and healthy. He is a true bless- The Chickasaw Nation is up- dating the military database Customer Service Survey ing to everyone who knows for those on active duty and through the tribal website at Chickasaw citizen Billie L. tion as the couple danced to him. stationed away from home. www.chickasaw.net. The sur- Underwood and his wife Caro- Garth Brooks song, “If Tomor- Ian is the son of Cody and vey seeks input from citizens If you know of a Chickasaw lyn A. Underwood celebrated row Never Comes.” Kellie Reynolds. regarding tribal programs, ser- in the service whom you would their 50th wedding anniver- The couple were married Au- He is the grandson of Luther vices and customer service. like to add to the list or update After completing the survey, sary on August 27. gust 27, 1960 at Spencer Baptist and Judy John, Tracy Reynolds their address, please contact enter the giveaway. The $100 The celebration was at the Church, Spencer, Okla. and Robert and Danette Reyn- Joy Barrick in the Public Af- will be given away each quar- Midwest City (OK) Community The Underwoods currently olds. He has a sister, Kambree. fairs Department at (580) 310- ter. Winners will be announced Center with 65 people in atten- reside in Spencer. Happy 1st Birthday Ian! We 6451 or email joy.barrick@ in the Chickasaw Times. dance to share in the celebra- love you so much! chickasaw.net. October 2010 chickasaw times 17 Tribal Community Health Representatives learn chickasaw student achievements about relationship-driven care; honor Lou Perry Thomas Hardin graduates from West Point

Attending the graduation of Cadet Thomas Hardin from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., are, from left, Evelyn Coleman, Martin Coleman, Lucille Coleman, Janene Shipp, Jerry Coleman, Emily Coleman, Molly Coleman 2nd Lt. Thomas Hardin (holding cadet hat), Irene Hardin, Cadet Hardin, William Coleman, Carol Chickasaw Nation Community Health Representatives at the CHR National WEST POINT, N.Y. - U.S. Army Hardin, Joyce Coleman, Tommy Hardin and Timothy Hardin. Not pictured is Education Conference. Pictured from left, Carol Fox, Linda Underwood, Beverly 2nd Lt. Thomas Abram Hardin, Rickey Coleman. Reynen, Cheryl Willis, Misty Howell, JoAnna Mac Collister and Michele McSwain. a Chickasaw, received his com- Not shown Brenda Bradley, Don Burkhart, Sandra Rice, Michael Imotichey, mission following his gradua- Resenda Lopez and Tajuana Walton. tion May 22 from the U.S. Mili- tary Academy at West Point. of Madill, Okla. lineage includes his grand- PHOENIX - Chickasaw Nation day conference. 2nd Lt. Hardin concentrated He is the grandson of Jerry mother, Lucille Ayres Coleman, Community Health Representa- CHRs attended motivational his studies on civil engineer- and Lucille Coleman and Irene his great-grandmother, Nellie tives recently attended the CHR sessions, and other classes on ing while at West Point. He was Hardin, all of Madill, and the Bynum Ayres, and his great- National Education Confer- a wide range of topics. listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll late Clayton Hardin. great-grandfather, original en- ence hosted by the U.S. Indian They were able to honor the for three semesters. He has one brother, Timothy, rollee Joe Bynum. Health Service in Phoenix. late Lou Perry for all of the 2nd Lt. Hardin is the son of of Madill. “Sources of Strength: Rela- contributions she made to the Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hardin, 2nd Lt. Hardin’s Chickasaw tionship-Driven Health Care” Chickasaw Nation CHR pro- was the theme for the three- gram.

Recognized by International Economic Development Council Gov. Anoatubby presented Leadership Award for economic work COLUMBUS, Ohio - Bill Anoa- rently serving his sixth term. management and fiscal con- the citizens of the Chickasaw tubby, Governor of the Chicka- When he first took office, the trols. The tribe’s economic self- Nation, IEDC is honored to be- saw Nation, was awarded the Chickasaw Nation had 250 em- sufficiency has made it easier stow the Leadership for Public Leadership Award for Public ployees and an $11 million an- for the government to provide Service Award upon Governor Service by the International nual budget. Today, there are for citizens without relying on Bill Anoatubby. Economic Development Coun- 11,500 employees and capital federal funds. The International Economic cil (IEDC), for his outstanding outlays of more than $750 mil- Governor Anoatubby’s civic Development Council is the dedication to economic devel- lion annually. Radio stations, a involvement includes serv- premier membership organi- opment in the public sector. chocolate factory, a natural gas ing on the boards of Integris zation dedicated to helping The honor was presented at station, and the construction Health, Inc., Oklahoma Heritage economic development pro- an awards ceremony on Mon- of a $147 million hospital are Association, Oklahoma State fessionals create high-quality day, September 27 during the just a few of the projects that Fair Inc., Leadership Oklahoma, jobs, develop vibrant commu- IEDC Annual Conference, in have emerged under Governor Federal Reserve Board of Di- nities and improve the quality Columbus. Anoatubby’s leadership. He rectors Oklahoma City Branch, of life in their regions. “The Leadership Award for also created a tribally-owned Oklahoma Business Roundta- Serving more than 4,500 Public Service honors an elect- corporation that, in late 2009, ble, Oklahoma State Chamber members, IEDC represents the ed official who has served as purchased Remington Park - a Gov. Bill Anoatubby of Commerce, American Indian largest network of economic an indefatigable champion racetrack and casino in Okla- Graduate Center and the Okla- development professionals in for economic development for homa City. homa Medical Research Foun- the world. IEDC provides a di- at least 10 years in the public Partnerships with the Univer- ments in sports and recreation dation. He is also chairman of verse range of services, includ- sector, and Gov. Anoatubby - sity of Oklahoma, Murray State facilities and an endowed chair the Native American Cultural ing conferences, certification, much to the benefit of the com- College, East Central University in diabetes research. and Educational Authority and professional development, pub- munities he has served - is the and Southeastern Oklahoma Governor Anoatubby’s leader- a member of the Inter-Tribal lications, research, advisory very embodiment of just such State University have proven to ship has resulted in the Chick- Council of the Five Civilized services and legislative track- an person,” said William Best, be quite dynamic. Teamwork asaw Nation becoming one of Tribes and the Arkansas Riv- ing. IEDC chair. between the Chickasaw Nation the first tribal governments in erbed Authority. First elected as Governor and these institutions include the United States to be certified Because of his undying mis- of the Chickasaw Nation in the creation of a Native Ameri- as an A-102 tribe, a designation sion to create a diversified Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media 1987, Gov. Anoatubby is cur- can Studies program, improve- that carries superior ratings for economy and a better life for relations. 18 chickasaw times health October 2010 Tribe, Cybex partner for ‘Pink Ribbon Run’ to fight breast cancer Chickasaw Nation Wellness “These three prompted me to director of the Cybex Institute, employees and their immedi- from 8 a.m. to noon. Centers in Ada and Ardmore, get on it,” said the 59-year-old. explained the connection. ate families and is open to the For more information, visit Okla., have once again part- She walked about two miles “Although the positive ef- general public for a fee. www.chickasaw.net or call nered with Cybex International, a day for three days a week on fects of exercise have long been They are open Monday (580) 310-9661 (Ada) or (580) Inc., for the Pink Ribbon Run. the pink treadmill last October known to reduce obesity, high through Thursday from 5:30 222-2828 (Ardmore). In support of National Breast in Ada. blood pressure, diabetes, and a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 5:30 Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal Cancer Awareness month, Cy- “This is a small thing I can heart disease, less well-known a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday media relations. bex will donate 10 cents per do to help and I am proud of is that exercise can reduce the mile to the Breast Cancer Re- it,” said the Lula, Okla., resi- risk of breast cancer,” said Dr. About Cybex search Foundation for every dent. Juris. “Data supports women of mile logged in October on the When asked if she would do any age can reduce their breast Cybex International, Inc., wide in over 85 countries. pink 750T Cybex treadmills at it again this year, Mrs. Johnson cancer risk up to 23 percent is a leading manufacturer of Products are designed and en- the Ada and Ardmore Wellness promptly replied, “Of course. with six or more hours a week premium exercise equipment gineered using exercise science Centers. Absolutely.” of moderate exercise.” for commercial and consumer to reflect the natural move- Kathie Johnson, a Chickasaw Breast Cancer is the second Last year, about 563 miles use. The Cybex product line ment of the human body. For Nation Division of Housing and leading cause of cancer death were logged on the pink tread- includes a full range of both more information, visit www. Tribal Development employee, in women, after lung cancer, mill in Ada and 352 miles were strength training and cardio cybexintl.com. has personal reasons to sup- according to the Research logged on in Ardmore. training machines sold world- port the cause. Foundation. The Ada Wellness Center is Her mother died of breast “This project provides a located at 229 West Seabrook cancer seven years ago. Around great opportunity for people Road. The Ardmore Center is About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation the same time the pink tread- to become personally involved located at 911 Locust Street, mill was introduced at the in the fight against breast can- N.W. The Breast Cancer Research dollar donated to the Founda- Center last year, her close cer,” said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. The Centers provide educa- Foundation is an independent, tion goes directly to breast friend Colene Alexander was “This endeavor not only raises tion, mentoring, monitoring, in- not-for-profit organization cancer research and awareness diagnosed with breast cancer. money for research, but also centives and access to activities dedicated to preventing breast programs. For more informa- Her co-worker and Housing raises awareness of the impor- to promote exercise, nutrition cancer and finding a cure by tion, visit www.bcrfcure.org or Management Services Director tant role exercise plays in pre- and overall improved health. funding clinical and transla- call 1-866-FIND-A-CURE. Terry Davis is a breast cancer venting the disease.” The Wellness Centers are free tional research worldwide. A survivor. Paul Juris, Ed.D, executive to Chickasaw citizens, tribal minimum of 85 cents of each Mike Wingo in Men of Oklahoma calendar Chickasaw man featured following work for breast cancer awareness

A Chickasaw citizen and Since his involvement, Mr. tribal employee was recently Wingo said he has “met and be- recognized for his contribu- come close to dozens of women tions toward breast cancer and men fighting breast can- awareness. cer.” Mike Wingo, customer ser- “We are making great strides vice coordinator for the Divi- in finding new treatments and sion of Housing and Tribal De- medications,” he said. “But velopment, is one of the several there are still women and men men featured in the 2010 Men dying, so we must strive to do of Oklahoma calendar. even more.” The calendar is an official Mr. Wingo will also be par- project of the Central Okla- ticipating at the Komen Foun- homa affiliate of the Susan G. dation’s Race for the Cure event Komen Race for the Cure Foun- Saturday, Oct. 9 in Oklahoma dation. All the proceeds from City. The calendar, featuring the calendar sales go to the Mr. Wingo, will be available for Komen Foundation for breast sale during the event. cancer research. The featured Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal men are local executives, stu- media relations. dents, health care professionals and others, who want to raise money to find a cure because their families, friends and co- About Susan G. Komen workers have been affected by For the Cure breast cancer, according to the calendar’s website. From left, Rachel Scambray, Mike Wingo and Sarina Holborn at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s 3-day Foundation For the calendar, Mr. Wingo for the Cure event in Seattle in 2007. is pictured with his 12-year-old The Komen Foundation is a son Cooper Ashton Wingo. dation’s three-day for the Cure reasons,” he said. “I was at the almost $13 million. nonprofit organization that Mr. Wingo has been involved event. The 60-mile walk raises point in my life where I needed Mr. Wingo will be volunteer- funds breast cancer research in the fight against breast can- awareness and funds for breast to do something positive.” ing at his ninth three-day for and educates women about cer since April 2002, when he cancer research. Last year, events in Dallas the Cure in Dallas in Novem- breast health, screening and first volunteered at the Foun- “I got involved for personal and Washington, D.C., raised ber. treatment. October 2010 health chickasaw times 19 Health screening, prescription disposal National Pharmacy Week during National Pharmacy Week Oct. 18 – Oct. 22 The Chickasaw Nation will puter system to exiting out for cation handouts throughout Monday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. celebrate National Pharmacy patient care. the week. Open House for all CNDH employees Week Oct. 18 through Oct. 22 Free blood pressure screen- The Pharmacy features state- Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy Departments with several activities to in- ings will be conducted Tuesday, of-the-art automated equip- crease awareness about the Oct. 19 and a board listing the ment and three drive-through services pharmacists provide various inpatient and outpa- lanes for more convenience. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to enhance patient care. tient services Pharmacy pro- The Chickasaw Nation Medi- Blood Pressure Screenings Among the planned activities vides will be displayed at the cal Center is located at 1921 Green Room by the Pharmacy Department at Medical Center Café Wednes- Stonecipher Blvd. in Ada, Okla. the new Chickasaw Nation Med- day, Oct. 20. To be eligible for pharmacy Wednesday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ical Center, is an Open House Patients will have the op- services, patients must have a for all Chickasaw Nation Divi- portunity to bring in their old CDIB or citizenship card from a Pharmacy board displayed at CNMC Café sion of Health employees Mon- and expired prescriptions for federally recognized tribe. Pre- day, Oct. 18. Employees will be disposal and sit down with scriptions must be written by a Thursday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. able to familiarize themselves the pharmacists to talk about Division of Health provider. Brown bag medication reconciliation with pharmacy staff and the their medication on Thursday, For more information, please Green Room department’s method of op- Oct. 21. Proper use of injectable call (580) 436-3980 or (580) 421- eration. They will also get an medicine and inhalers will be 4569. opportunity to witness the en- demonstrated Friday, Oct. 22. Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. tire journey a medication order In addition, the department Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal Instructional “How-To’s” for Inhalers takes, from entry into the com- will also offer free patient edu- media relations. Green Room Tribal WIC program offers nutritious Chickasaw Nation WIC program foods, education to women, children The Women, Infants and The WIC food package in- Children Supplemental Nutri- cludes milk, cheese, fruit juice, to introduce convenient EBT cards tion Program (WIC) is a nutri- eggs, cereal, whole grains, tion program offered by the fresh and frozen fruits and The Chickasaw Nation Wom- Chickasaw Nation. WIC Clinics vegetables, canned fish and en, Infants and Children Sup- are located in Ada, Ardmore, peanut butter or beans/peas. plemental Nutrition Program Tishomingo, Sulphur, Pauls Infant foods are provided and (WIC) is introducing a simple Valley, Purcell and Duncan. formula for infants if needed. and convenient way for the WIC is designed to assist in Enhanced food packages are families to enjoy WIC benefits. meeting the health and nutri- offered to breastfeeding wom- This October, families will be tion needs of growing children en. WIC has Peer Counselors issued the first online WIC Elec- from the prenatal period up available to assist mothers who tronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) to age five. The WIC Program choose to breastfeed in having cards in Oklahoma, which al- offers nutrition education to a successful experience. Elec- low them to buy as little or as teach families about nutri- tric breast pumps are available much of their WIC foods as tious choices, along with a for use by WIC participants they want with each trip to supplemental food package Chickasaw Nation WIC Clin- the store. At most stores, the high in protein, calcium, iron ics in Ardmore, Tishomingo, families will not have to sepa- and vitamins A and C. The WIC Sulphur, Pauls Valley, Duncan, rate their WIC foods, creating a Receptionist Gwendolyn Burris hangs the new WIC EBT card sign at the Program helps people improve Purcell and at the new Chicka- more enjoyable shopping expe- Chickasaw Nation WIC Clinic located at 1007 N. Country Club Road in Ada, their diet, get immunizations saw Nation Medical Center in rience for the family. Okla., Aug. 20. Photo by Sharmina Manandhar. and health care if needed and Ada. The EBT card works just promotes breastfeeding as the In the summer months the like a debit or credit card and • Their card is lost or stolen cation as well as supplemental best method for the infants. Chickasaw Nation WIC par- replaces the traditional WIC • The card is not working food package for the proper To participate in the Chicka- ticipants are eligible for Farm- check or voucher. At the end • They forgot their PIN or development of growing chil- saw Nation WIC Program you ers Market Nutrition Program of the transaction, a receipt is want to change it dren from the prenatal peri- must: checks for the purchase of printed with information about • They need to know their od up to age five. A WIC food Be a pregnant or breastfeed- fresh fruits and vegetables at remaining WIC food benefit WIC food benefit balance package includes milk, cheese, ing woman, or have had a baby local farmers markets. balance. For more information, please fruit juice, eggs, cereal, whole in the past six month, or have a For more information about “The new system saves time contact the Nutrition Services grains, canned fish, peanut child up to five yeas of age. the Chickasaw Nation WIC and reduces stress at the gro- Department at (580) 436-7255 butter, beans/peas as well as Meet income guidelines. program, please call (580) 436- cery checkout,” said Nutrition or toll free number 1-888-436- fresh and frozen fruits and Have a nutritional screening 7255. WIC has a toll free num- Services Director Melinda New- 7255. vegetables. Chickasaw Nation at the WIC office to see if you ber for your convenience. The port. About Women, Infants and WIC clinics are located in Ada, are at nutritional risk. toll free number is 1-888-436- Also coming this October is Children Supplemental Nutri- Ardmore, Tishomingo, Sul- Homeless persons are served 7255. the toll-free customer service tion Program (WIC): phur, Pauls Valley, Purcell and immediately upon request In accordance with Federal line to help the families with The Women, Infants and Duncan. For more information, if the above criteria are met. law and U.S. Department of Ag- any questions or problems re- Children Supplemental Nutri- please call (580) 436-7255 or toll Standards of participation in riculture policy, this institution garding their WIC EBT cards. tion Program (WIC) is a pro- free number 1-888-436-7255. the program are the same for is prohibited from discriminat- Customers will be able to get gram funded by the United everyone regardless of race, ing on the basis of race, color, help 24-hours-a-day, seven- States Department of Agricul- Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, tribal color, national origin, age, sex national origin, sex, age or dis- days-a-week if: ture. It provides nutrition edu- media relations. or disability. ability. 20 chickasaw times health October 2010 Chickasaw Nation Division of Health offering classes Get Fresh! program for those ready to kick the habit announces classes Want to quit smoking? Help Medical Center Behavioral through the following tools: Ada Nutrition Services, 518 E. Arlington is available. Health Group room. Partici- Nicotine Replacement Ther- Oct. 5: 10 a.m. and noon Chickasaw Nation Divi- pants meet four times, every apies Oct. 7: 10 a.m. and noon sion of Health is offering a two weeks for two months Chickasaw citizens can Oct. 19: 10 a.m. and noon series of free tobacco cessa- and are encouraged to bring access nicotine replacement Oct. 21: 10 a.m. and noon tion classes to assist patients their spouses for support or therapies through the MAPS Nov. 2: 10 a.m. and noon and tribal employees in the to help them stop using to- program. Please contact your Nov. 4: 10 a.m. and noon transition into a tobacco-free bacco. regular health care provider Nov. 16: 10 a.m. and noon environment. Below are the established to set up an appointment to Nov. 18: 10 a.m. and noon All Division of Health cam- class dates. discuss nicotine replacement For more information, call (580) 272-5506. puses became tobacco free Oct. 4 – Nov. 15 therapies and availability. May 2009 in an effort to pro- Jan. 3 – Feb. 14 Contributed by Sharmina Manandhar, Ada Family Life/Wellness Center, 229 W. Seabrook vide a healthy, smoke free Feb. 28 – April 11 tribal media relations. Oct. 6: 10 a.m. and noon environment for employees, April 25 – June 6 Oct. 20: 10 a.m. and noon patients and visitors. June 20 – Aug. 8 Oklahoma Quitline Oct. 21: 6 p.m. The classes provide basic Aug. 22 – Sept. 26 The Oklahoma 1-800-QUIT- Nov. 3: 10 a.m. and noon information about tobacco For more information, con- NOW is also available to any- Nov. 17: 10 a.m. and noon abuse, problem solving skills tact Christie Byars at 580- one and offers one-on-one Nov. 18: 6 p.m. and social support. The hour 421-4592 or Christie.Byars@ coaching, specialized materi- For more information, call (580) 272-5506. long classes begin 5:30 p.m. chickasaw.net. als and referrals to commu- at the Chickasaw Nation Additional help is available nity resources. Ardmore Nutrition Services, 2350 Chickasaw Blvd. Oct. 5: 10 a.m. and noon Oct. 6: 10 a.m. and noon Oct. 19: 10 a.m. and noon Full-time positions open at Oct. 20: 10 a.m. and noon Chickasaw Nation Division of Health Nov. 2: 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 3: 10 a.m. and noon Due to the expansion at the new Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, the Chickasaw Na- Nov. 16: 10 a.m. and noon tion Division of Health has full-time openings within the tribal boundaries for Physi- Nov. 18: 10 a.m. and noon cians in the following specialties: For more information, call (580) 226-8289. • Emergency Department, Ada • Psychiatrist, Ada • Outpatient Internal Medicine, Ada • Hospitalist, Ada Purcell Nutrition Services, 1530 Hardcastle Blvd. • Pediatrician, Ada •Family Practice, Tishomingo Oct. 5: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. • General Dentist, Ada Oct. 7: 10 a.m. and noon Other openings include: Oct. 19: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. • Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Ada, Durant and Tishomingo Oct. 21: 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 2: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. For details on any of the professional positions, please contact: Nov. 4: 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 16: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Ronnie Shaw, Professional Recruiter Beth Campbell, Staff Recruiter Nov. 18: 10 a.m. and noon Chickasaw Nation Health System Chickasaw Nation Health System For more information, call (405) 527-6967. 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Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound students visit the Honor Garden at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound students from left, Suzy Hannah, Morgan Rudd, Stephanie Trejo, Natalie Hook.

On September 18, the Chick- hours of work invested into Velma, Fox, Ringling, Ryan, asaw Foundation Upward making it a reality. Wayne, Roff, Davis, Mill Creek, Bound kicked off its 2010-2011 Following the film, Stepha- Springer, Madill, Wapanucka, academic year with the annual nie Scott and Alanah Reed Milburn, Tishomingo, Wilson, “Back 2 School Bash.” provided a guided tour of the Marietta and Thackerville. The afternoon commenced Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center, If you know of a student in with a visit to the recently- the Chickasaw Traditional Vil- the 9th or 10th grade who is in- opened Chickasaw Cultural lage, and the Honor Garden. terested in joining, please con- Center. Upon arrival, the stu- The Chickasaw Foundation tact the Chickasaw Foundation dents began with a film presen- Upward Bound staff has busied Upward Bound office at (580) tation in the Anoli’ Theater that itself with recruiting new stu- 371-9903 or the Chickasaw captured a behind-the-scenes dents. Upward Bound serves Foundation office at (580) 421- look at the Cultural Center. The 157 students from the follow- 9030 for additional informa- film illustrated the countless ing schools: Rush Springs, Bray, tion. Chickasaw Foundation announces 2011 T-Ball Tournament

The Chickasaw Foundation will host the 4th annual t-ball tournament in spring 2011. All local teams are invited to par- ticipate. If you are interested in enter- Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bounds students from left, Brandon Elmore, ing your team or becoming a Matt Grover, James Applin. sponsor for the tournament, please contact the Chickasaw Foundation at (580) 421-9031.

In Memory of Adeline J. Brown July 31, 1914 - September 11, 2005

You are still in our hearts. We miss you so much. We know you are in heaven and Chickasaw Foundation seeking donations of Native artwork with God. It still feels like The Chickasaw Foundation is Your tax-deductible dona- ing a donation, please contact you just left us. We miss your a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organiza- tion will benefit the founda- the Chickasaw Foundation at smiling face, we miss your tion. We are currently accept- tion and its scholarship pro- (580) 421-9030. talks and we still wish you ing donations of Native Ameri- gram. In 2007 we established The mission of the Chicka- were here. can artwork for our art auction the Chickasaw Foundation Fine saw Foundation is to promote We love you Granny, Grand- during the Friends of the Foun- Arts Scholarship for any col- the general welfare and culture ma and Mom. dation reception on November lege student with a CDIB ma- of the Chickasaw people by Thinking of you always, 19, 2010. This reception is held joring in fine arts (arts, music, supporting educational, health, Your kids and grandkids. annually to recognize donors dramatics and dance). historical and community ac- We love you! and volunteers. If you are interested in mak- tivities and programs. 22 chickasaw times October 2010 Secretary of War Henry Knox valued republican ideals, stature of Indian tribes; sold Washington on reasonable Indian policy by richard green | contributing writer

Henry Knox is not one of the better known “band hope that pity will be extended on us. We are made given his war sec- of brothers” from the Revolutionary War period. He by the same hand and in the same shape with your- retary and Indian was an officer in the Continental Army and then one selves.” policy so much at- of General George Washington’s chief advisors in the Despite the solemn nature of these treaties on the tention while he American Revolutionary War. part of the Americans, one of the American commis- was engaged in But it’s what he did almost twenty years later that sioners, Benjamin Hawkins, clearly understood the the monumental should increase his stature among Americans, espe- toothless nature of the Hopewell treaties. To that end, task of building cially in Indian country. As President Washington’s he wrote in 1786 to Thomas Jefferson that the archi- the nation’s ex- Secretary of War, Knox in 1789 devised a new Indian tects of American Indian policy would have a lot of ecutive branch of policy that he believed would promote peace between explaining to do for their treatment of Indians when government. the fledgling United States and the tribes east of the they reached Judgment Day. So in the sum- Mississippi River. Then Knox persuaded Washington Henry Knox Letter mer of 1789, Knox to approve the policy, which they both believed lived After the ratification of the new Constitution and with Washington’s up to the republican principles for which the war Washington’s election to the presidency in 1789, support crafted against Great Britain had been fought. Washington received a letter from his recently named the new nation’s I was unaware of this policy until I read American secretary of war, Henry Knox, saying that the admin- new Indian policy. Creation by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph istration’s Indian policy needed to be “clarified.” Knox Treaties were to be Henry Knox Ellis. In fact, I put George Washington pretty much in offered four key points for the president’s consider- negotiated between equals “on principles consistent the same category as his successors through Andrew ation. with the national justice and dignity of the United Jackson in their willingness to move Indian tribes First, Indian tribes should be considered foreign na- States.” The terms of all treaties were binding in per- aside to accommodate Americans heading west. tions, not subjects of the various states. And he wrote petuity and both the power and honor of the United But in his chapter titled “The Treaty,” Ellis writes that jurisdiction was given to the federal government States would be pledged to their enforcement. The a history considerably more complicated, with a nu- by Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, authorizing demographic version (Americans moving west) of In- anced account of what Washington and Knox tried to Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes. dian removal would be opposed if necessary by U.S. accomplish for Native Americans and for America. Second, Knox argued against the popular “conquest troops garrisoned on the borders of Indian country Background theory,” which held that all tribes east of the Missis- to block emigration and evict any intruders who got At the end of the war, the majority of Americans sippi were “tenants at will.” He told Washington that past them. probably would have favored opening up the western this view was a “gross violation of the republican prin- One provision of the policy was either a boon to frontier by any means necessary. As one American ciples” that they had fought for in the Revolutionary Indians or ominous, depending on what side of the military official wrote, “We claim the territory by con- War. “It would reflect honor on the new government,” fence you were on-all treaties included farm tools and quest; and are to give, not to receive.” This remark ig- Knox wrote, if a new law were to be passed guaran- instruction in how to use them so that Indians could nores the “inconvenient” truth that Indians had been teeing Indians their land and “that they are not to transition from hunting and farming to agricultural living on the land for centuries. Even so, Ellis writes be divested thereof but in consequence of fair and economies. This transition, it was felt, would reduce that no Indian tribes were invited to participate in bona fide purchases, made under the authority of the the size of the territory needed by the tribes. These the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the United States.” smaller tribal territories would be manifested in a se- Revolutionary War with Britain recognizing the inde- Third, Knox reminded Washington of his legacy. As ries of enclaves or homelands east of the Mississippi. pendence of the United States and fixing American the chief symbol and custodian of the revolutionary Their political and geographical boundaries would be boundaries. legacy, his own place in history would be influenced protected by the federal government. The forerunner of the Constitution, the Articles of by how his administration dealt with the Indians. I’m drawing a big inference here, but under this pol- Confederation, gave Congress the right to control In- Knox argued that the conquest theory violated repub- icy the Chickasaw homeland eventually would have dian affairs but no power to compel the individual lican principles and that a genuine republic couldn’t been reduced from the Hopewell Treaty boundaries, states to provide money and troops necessary for en- function in the manner of European empires. More- which encompassed western Kentucky and Tennessee, forcement. In reality, then, individual states were free over, permitting a mushrooming American popula- northwest Alabama and northern Mississippi perhaps to make treaties with tribes. tion to displace the tribes on their land (demographic to modern northeastern Mississippi, radiating from When Piomingo and the Chickasaws couldn’t get a strategy of removal) was still imperialism. modern-day Tupelo. At any rate, Washington and satisfactory alliance with the Continental Congress The fourth consideration was economic. Known as Knox in 1790 wanted to roll out their new policy with in1783, six years before Washington became the first a pragmatic adviser to Washington during the war, a test case, and they chose to make a treaty with the president, the tribe and the state of Virginia negoti- Knox told the President that outright confiscation of Creeks led by Chief Alexander McGillivray. ated a treaty establishing an alliance whereby Virginia Indian land could precipitate Indian wars that would The New York Treaty as a Model agreed to help keep intruders off Chickasaw land. In cost the U.S. the prohibitive sum of some $15 mil- Washington and Knox chose the Creeks for several return, Virginia officials were hoping for a land ces- lion a year even if they could raise the troops. Even reasons, Ellis asserts. McGillivray “exercised near dic- sion but it didn’t happen. so, Knox emphasized that moral considerations were tatorial authority over all Creek tribal councils.” While Simultaneously, Spain was making a serious bid to paramount; that injustice toward Indians would “stain Ellis exaggerates the chief’s power, it is probably true make alliances with Southeastern tribes, including the character of the nation” beyond all economic con- that McGillivray exerted greater control over the tribal Chickasaws, to expand its empire over the lower Mis- siderations. factions than the chiefs of other Southeastern tribes. sissippi Valley. Sensing urgency, American officials George Washington’s Indian Policy The Chickasaws, for example, were practically split met Piomingo and the Chickasaws at Hopewell, South Ultimately, Knox sold Washington, and by virtue of down the middle; Piomingo favoring the Americans, Carolina, and negotiated the Treaty of Hopewell, being president, the policy became attached to him while Wolf’s Friend allied with the Spanish. which fixed and “guaranteed” the Chickasaw home- and his popularity, prestige and power. Ellis doesn’t Ellis also wrote that the Creeks had more influence land boundaries in return for the Chickasaws accept- know whether the primary impact on Washington was on the other tribes, which I’m sure the Chickasaws ing the Americans as their sole protector and colonial moral, economic or his reputation in history. But, he and Choctaws would have disputed. Another factor in trading partner. wrote that Knox offered a case “where ideals and in- McGillivray’s selection was his familiarity with Eng- The Americans made similar treaties at Hopewell terests coincided.” lish and American culture. His father, Scotch trader with the Choctaws and Cherokees, and one of the lat- Ellis, a professor of history at Mount Holyoke Col- Lachlan McGillivray, sent him to Charles Town where ter tribe addressed the Americans in poignant lan- lege, doesn’t speculate about Washington’s own feel- he received a classical education and learned to speak guage: “We are neither birds nor fish; we can neither ings prior to Knox’s arguments. But Ellis hints that fly in the air nor live under the water; therefore, we Washington must have been sympathetic to have see Henry Know, page 23 October 2010 chickasaw times 23

continued Henry Knox | from page 22

Spanish and English, which he used to the Creek’s replace Spain as the Creeks’ main ally and trading that the Americans had come to stay. advantage in making agreements with Spanish and partner. That was fine with McGillivray, as long as So the Treaty of New York proved to be a model, all American officers and traders. the Americans could keep intruders off Creek land. right, but it was a model of futility. At the beginning Negotiating the 1790 treaty took on greater urgency One other provision of the treaty, however, implied of the new administration, what made Washington for both sides after the Georgia legislature announced that the Creek homeland would decrease in size over and Knox and Jefferson, too, think that they could the sale of 24 million acres of Creek country to the time as the Creeks, gradually and with appropriate stop thousands of land-hungry Americans with a few private Yazoo Companies. Washington must have been U.S. aid, became more settled in their ways as farmers strokes of a pen? Maybe they thought they could do furious. As Ellis wrote, the proposed land sale was a and ranchers. The decreases in their land would be anything: As exhibits A and B, Ellis offers their phe- “blatant assertion of state sovereignty that defied the spelled out in subsequent treaties. nomenal achievements of defeating Great Britain and principle of federal control over Indian affairs.” The Still, the U.S. made both moral and military commit- binding the highly independent states into a Union. land sale also defied the presumption that “Indian ments to the Creeks. The treaty was signed on August Near the end of the chapter, Ellis asks if anything policy was a branch of American foreign policy,” Ellis 13, 1790, at New York City’s Federal Hall located on done differently might have prevented the eventual wrote. Wall Street. removal of Indian tribes to west of the Mississippi If the land sale stood, Washington and Knox knew The Well-Known Aftermath River. Although it seems he was tempted to indulge that any treaty with the Creeks would be worthless. After the treaty was signed, there wasn’t even a in revisionist history, he couldn’t bring himself to do McGillivray knew if the sale stood, a wave of American decent interval of compliance. “Cheered on by the it. He notes that the Americans had good, committed settlers would be unleashed upon Creek land. So both Georgia legislature,” Ellis writes, crowds of intruders leadership as did the Creeks and that they shared a the United States and the Creeks had compelling rea- already were pouring into Creek country to set up goal―even if it was for different reasons. He believed sons for wanting a treaty. That is why all three leaders settlements. Knox sent soldiers to patrol the eastern “sheer numbers” doomed that goal. “The white Ameri- were present in New York to kick off the negotiations. Creek border, but Ellis says “it was like stopping a can population was doubling every 20 to 25 years at What the Americans didn’t know for sure was that flood with a bucket of sponges.” the same time the Indian population was declining at McGillivray’s support for the United States was condi- Washington was quoted by Ellis as saying “scarcely roughly the same rate,” he wrote. tional. Ellis says the chief believed that the American anything short of a Chinese wall will restrain the Even though Washington and Knox considered republic was “a fragile and ephemeral union likely to Land jobbers [land speculators] and the encroach- themselves custodians of America’s revolutionary ide- be short-lived.” ment of settlers upon the Indian Country.” The presi- als, Ellis notes that revolutionary winds were blowing No record of the month-long negotiations was kept, dent took the failure personally, feeling his signature in another direction. Indian policy was a Knox-Wash- but we know that the American team was led by Knox on the treaty was his “pledge of honor.” ington “top-down plan.” There were many other war and Thomas Jefferson, the secretary of state. McGil- As Americans continued to stream onto Creek land, veterans and people just looking to improve their lot livray’s main objective was to keep out the immi- McGillivray returned to his former allies, signing a in life who strongly believed that this use of executive grant population that was massing to the east, and he treaty with Spain in New Orleans in 1792. Surely the power violated republican principles and “conveyed claimed that he had extracted a promise from Knox to chief was fooling himself if he thought the Spanish the odor of monarchy.” keep them out. The Americans did guarantee Creek might have more luck keeping out intruders. More Ellis concludes that the ultimate authority rested sovereignty and borders, but that provision would be likely, he was just playing off one nation against the not with Washington but with “ordinary American impossible to enforce without soldiers, and in 1790, other. But when he signed the treaty with Spain, this citizens moving west. In a sense, Indian removal was those soldiers were few and far between. The Ameri- threatened the interests of the Chickasaws led by a consequence of unbridled democracy in action.” can army numbered just over a thousand whereas by Piomingo. So the periodic Creek-Chickasaw war re- ***** some estimates 10,000 troops would be needed along sumed. Piomingo led the American faction because he Readers may contact Richard Green at Richard. the 500-mile-long eastern border of Creek country. believed such an alliance was best for the tribe. And [email protected]. Joseph Ellis may be contacted According to the treaty, the United States was to perhaps unlike McGillivray, Piomingo was convinced through his publisher, Alfred A. Knopf of New York. 24 chickasaw times IN THE LEGISLATURE October 2010 Legislative minutes

CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE Program HHS-2010-ACF-OFA-TH-0134 REGULAR SESSION This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s application for federal funding Chickasaw Nation Legislature Building to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration Ada, Oklahoma for Children and Families for the development of the Affordable Care Act Tribal August 20, 2010 Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program. With the AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER funds from this grant, the Chickasaw Nation is able to further develop and en- Chairperson Holly Easterling called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. hance the Chickasaw Nation Chepota Himmita home visitation program, leading AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL to healthy, happy, successful American Indian children and families through a Members present: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Holly Easterling, Katie Case, coordinated, high-quality, evidence-based home visiting strategy, and to expand Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean the evidence base around home visiting programs Chickasaw and other American McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Linda Briggs Indian populations. The application requests federal funding in the amount of up Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At- to $500,000.00 per year for up to five years. Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Barker to approve GR27- Guests present: Wilma Pauline Stout Watson, Mike Watson, Michael T. Wingo, T. 038. Ashley Large, Dana Lance Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean Invocation was given by Ms. Green. McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - July 17, 2010 13 yes votes A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Mr. Woerz to approve the The motion to approve GR27-038 carried unanimously. minutes of July 17, 2010. General Resolution Number 27-040, Gubernatorial Appointment, Chickasaw Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Tax Commission, Mr. Frank Johnson, Jr. Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s appointment of Mr. Frank McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Johnson, Jr., to the Chickasaw Tax Commission. Mr. Johnson will replace Mr. Brian 13 yes votes Campbell on the Commission and will serve a term of office ending on September The motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2010, carried unanimously. 30, 2013. AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve There was no unfinished business. GR27-040. AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Steve Woods Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean No report. McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Linda Briggs 13 yes votes General Resolution Number 27-039, Approval of Consolidated Governmental The motion to approve GR27-040 carried unanimously. Budget - Fiscal Year 2011 Ms. McManus concluded her report. This resolution approves the Consolidated Governmental Budget for Fiscal year LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair David Wo- 2011 in the amount of $122,000,000. erz A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Elliott to approve GR27- General Resolution Number 27-037, Utility Easement in Pontotoc County 039. This resolution authorizes and approves a grant of a right-of-way easement to Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) for the purpose of constructing and Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean maintaining fixtures for the transmission and distribution of electric current and McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling communication messages. This easement would provide OG&E with the land nec- 13 yes votes essary for this construction. Without this easement OG&E will not have sufficient The motion to approve GR27-039 carried unanimously. space for the construction of their electric current and communication fixtures. Ms. Briggs concluded her report. A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Barker to approve GR27- HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Dean Mc- 037. Manus Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, General Resolution Number 27-036 , Approval of Partnership with Big Brother Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean Big Sisters of Oklahoma for Purposes of a Native American Mentoring Initia- McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling tive. 13 yes votes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma is a current Native American Mentoring The motion to approve GR27-037 carried unanimously. Initiative grant recipient and eligible to receive additional funding upon obtain- General Resolution Number 27-041, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Prop- ing resolutions of partnership from two different Oklahoma tribes. This resolu- tion approves the Chickasaw Nation’s partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of see legislative minutes, page 28 Oklahoma, effective for three years from August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013 for the purposes of promoting BBBSOK mentoring services within the Chickasaw Nation. committee reports The Chickasaw Nation will promote Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma’s men- toring services to all Chickasaw citizens/employees. The Chickasaw Nation Divi- Education Committee Green, David Woerz, Holly Easterling sion of Youth and Family Services will serve as the liaison with Big Brothers Big September 7, 2010 Land Development Committee Sisters of Oklahoma. These mentoring services will provide Chickasaw and other Present: Mary Jo Green, Beth Alex- September 7, 2010 Native American children with a mentor and adults will be provided a mentee to ander, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Shana Present: David Woerz, Beth Alexan- foster one-on-one relationships. Hammond, Holly Easterling. der, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Mary A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve Health Care Committee Jo Green, Steve Woods, Holly Easter- GR27-036. September 7, 2010 ling Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Present: Connie Barker, Beth Alex- Legislative Committee Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean ander, Katie Case, Nancy Elliott, Mary September 7, 2010 McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Jo Green, Dean McManus, Holly Easter- Present: Beth Alexander, Connie 13 yes votes ling Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott The motion to approve GR27-036 carried unanimously. Human Resources Committee Colbert, Holly Easterling, Nancy Elliott, General Resolution Number 27-038, Approval of Application for Funding Ad- September 7, 2010 Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean ministration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance Affordable Present: Dean McManus, Connie Bark- McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods Care Act (ACA) Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant er, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Mary Jo Absent: Tim Colbert October 2010 IN THE LEGISLATURE chickasaw times 25

September 2010 resolutions General Resolution Number 27-043 while decreasing the client’s dependence on financial assistance. Amendment to Resolution 19-020 If granted, the funds to be consolidated are estimated as follows: Explanation: The Chickasaw Nation previously acquired a certain tract of land W.I.A. Comprehensive Service Funds in Murray County, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs specifically requires 2005 Comprehensive Funds U.S. Department of Labor the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation be authorized to request the said tract to AB 104640055 $343,500 be placed U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation. Workforce Investment Act (W.I.A.) (Youth) 2005 Youth Funds U.S. Department Property Location: Murray County of Labor Use: Cultural Center Village AB 104640055 $203,641 Purpose: Self-Determination *Native Employment Works (N.E.W.) U.S. Health and Human Services$ Presented by: Land Development Committee 29,960 Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, **General Assistance – Does not include Burial, Disaster & Emergency funding Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve Bureau of Indian Affairs Woods, Holly Easterling $394,704 General Resolution Number 27-044 Total for Consolidation: $971,805 Amendment to Resolution 21-020 Presented by: Human Resources Committee Explanation: The Chickasaw Nation previously acquired a certain tract of land Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires the resolu- Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve tion to contain the exact legal description of the tract of land being submitted for Woods, Holly Easterling fee to trust with the U.S.A. and an authorization for the Governor of the Chickasaw General Resolution Number 27-048 Nation, or his designee, to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to place the above Application for Membership, National Congress of American Indians described tract of land U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation, if such action is Explanation: This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s application for advantageous membership in the National Congress of American Indians. This is virtually the Property Location: Pontotoc County same application which is submitted to the legislature for approval each year. The Use: Lighthorse Police Complex NCAI has been instrumental in supporting issues of importance to Native Ameri- Purpose: Self-Determination cans. As an independent group, NCAI is representative of the largest concentration Presented by: Land Development Committee of Native Americans, and is often called upon by Congress to provide information Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, and testimony on important Indian subjects. The Chickasaw Nation has been a Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve member in good standing in NCAI since the early 1980s. This resolution names Woods, Holly Easterling the representatives of the Chickasaw Nation to NCAI. General Resolution Number 27-045 Presented by: Human Resources Committee Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in Johnston County Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Explanation: This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve real property, in Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, described as: Woods, Holly Easterling The East 99 feet of Lot 1, in Block 100 and the North 2 feet of Lot 2, in Block 100, in the Town of Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, according to the official map and plat thereof. together with all improvements thereon, if any, in their present condition, or- dinary wear and tear excepted. The Governor is authorized to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to place the property U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation after acquisition, if such action is advantageous. 2009-2010 Tribal Legislature Property Location: South of the Capitol at the intersection of 9th and Capitol Streets Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and Use: To be utilized for expansion of the Chickasaw phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator Capitol Complex Presented By: Land Development Committee in your area. Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Ham- Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District mond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easter- Seat # Seat # Seat # ling 1. Holly Easterling 1. David Woerz 1. D. Scott Colbert General Resolution Number 27-046 1722 Augusta Drive P.O. Box 669 P.O. Box 773 Assurances for the Indian Community Development Block Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73402 Sulphur, OK 73086 Grant Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- (580) 399-4002 (580) 235-3240 (580) 421-3425 opment Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Explanation: This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s application for an Indian Community Development Block Grant for 2. Nancy Elliott 2. Connie Barker a community facility funded by the U.S. Department of Housing 620 Ann 509 SW 7th Ave. 2. Tim Colbert and Urban Development, for the establishment of a Connerville Ada, OK 74820 Marietta, OK 73448 P.O. Box 773 Senior/Community Center to be located in Connerville, Johnston (580) 399-4374 (580) 272-4175 Sulphur, OK 73086 County, Oklahoma. [email protected] [email protected] (580) 421-7242 Presented by: Human Resources Committee Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie 3. Katie Case 3. Linda Briggs 3. Steven Woods Case, Scott Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Ham- 14368 County Road 3597 400 NW 4th 4736 Chickasaw Trail mond, Dean McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easter- Ada, OK 74820 Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 ling (580) 272-8385 (580) 272-7268 (580) 272-7270 General Resolution Number 27-047 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Authorization to Apply for Grants and Consolidate Funding Explanation: Public Law 102-477 permits the consolidation of 4. Dean McManus 4. Shana Tate Hammond funding (see below) received for the Pathways-To-Success program, 5980 CR 3430 1606 Southern Hills Dr. Panola District an integrated set of services provided by the Chickasaw Nation Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73401 Seat # Division of Social Services. Many clients seeking assistance have (580) 235-2651 (580) 235-1438 1. Beth Alexander significant barriers to employment such as chronic underemploy- [email protected] [email protected] Box 246 ment, homelessness, academic deficiencies and no support sys- Achille, OK 74720 tem. The program strategy focuses on equipping clients with life 5. Mary Jo Green (580) 272-7850 skills critical to self-sufficiency. To improve the quality of life for 2000 E. 14th Place [email protected] our vulnerable clients, the Chickasaw Nation Pathways-To-Success Ada, OK 74820 [email protected] program will invest case management, counseling and life skills (580) 310-4563 training to increase each client’s ability to reach his/her potential [email protected] 26 chickasaw times October 2010 CHICKASAW COMMUNITY COUNCILS and EVENTS For a complete listing of Chickasaw Nation camps, academies and other events visit www.chickasaw.net

OKLAHOMA NEWCASTLE COLORADO Northern Pontotoc Chickasaw Community Council Chickasaw Community Council of Colorado ADA Bi-Monthly, 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Quarterly, 2nd Saturday Volleyball League-Ada Family Life Center Gym Todd Griffith, 405-615-1303 Stephen Bingham, 303-377-4637 Beginning October 5 and each following Tuesday Matt Folsom (580) 272-5509 OKLAHOMA CITY KANSAS OKC Metro Chickasaw Community Council Chickasaw Community Council of Wichita Ada Area Car Care Day 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Quarterly, 3rd Sunday at 2:30 p.m. October 16, Landscaping Building Linda O’Hagen, 405-350-3311 or 405-409-3556 Lynn Stumblingbear, 316-393-0696 Mark Cobble (580) 421-7728 PURCELL NEW ENGLAND Revenge of the Bulls Purcell Chickasaw Community Council New England Chickasaw Citizen Connection October 22-23, (580) 421-7728 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Semi-Annually John Hobbs, 405-922-3926 Chickasaw Outreach, 580-332-1165 ARDMORE Ardmore Area Car Care Day TISHOMINGO NEW MEXICO October 23, Landscaping Building Annual Meeting and Festival New Mexico Chickasaw Community Council Mark Cobble (580) 421-7728 September 26-October 2 Quarterly , 3rd Saturday Chris Rodke, 505-980-1368 CONNERVILLE Johnston County Chickasaw Community Council Connerville Chickasaw Community Council 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. OREGON/WASHINGTON Bi-Monthly, 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Ann Fink, 580-371-3351 Pacific Northwest Chickasaw Community Council Tony Poe, 580-421-4994 Quarterly ARIZONA Kim Factor, 503-819-3097 or Rena Smith, 503-543- EMET Chickasaws of Arizona 7401 Harvest Fest Quarterly Meetings October 16, 580-235-7343 Angie Ott, 480-834-7309 TEXAS Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas KINGSTON CALIFORNIA 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Chickasaws of Texoma Inland Empire/Desert Cities Chickasaw Community Gene Thompson, 512-258-7919 or 512-517-4404 Quarterly, 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Council Ruth McAdoo, 580-564-6803 Quarterly, 3rd Saturday 2:00 p.m. Chickasaw Community Council of South Texas Bill Chandler, 714-604-5224 or wchandler@socal. Quarterly, 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m.(with CCC of Cen- Marshall County Chickasaw Community Council rr.com tral Texas) Quarterly, 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Michele Moody, 210-492-2288 Sarah Lea, 580-564-4570 Northern California Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly North Texas Chickasaw Community Council KULLIHOMA Phil Reynolds, 916-988-8182 3rd Saturday Elders Day John C. Atkins, 972-271-0692 September 10, (580) 332-8685

Oklahoma City of Governor Johnston. We were Potluck Quarterly Meeting: the next month at the Annual honored to learn of the valu- Saturday, November 13 – meeting for this group at the Community Council able contributions this historic Marshall Community Center - same building, Steve Mechler Governor made for our great Vancouver, Wash. and Associates. This meeting The Oklahoma City Chicka- nation and for all Chickasaws. Speaker: LaDonna Brown. will be Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. saw Community Council meet- Kevin Scribner from the Chick- For further information con- The speaker at this meeting ings are the first Tuesday of the asaw Press also attended with tact Kim at (503) 819-3097 or will be Sandi Sanders from the month at the Lakepoint Towers, copies of the book for sale. Rena at (503) 543-7401. Chickasaw Nation Division of 6th floor, 4005 N.W. Express- Through the generosity of Dr. Health to explain the eyeglass way, Oklahoma City. Dinner Lovegrove all of the proceeds program as well as the mail-in starts at 6 p.m. and the meet- from the book sales go to the South Texas prescriptions. ing begins at 7 p.m. Chickasaw Foundation for Aca- Community Council The Council discussed plans Please come and join us for a demic Scholarships. for the new year to start with meal, fellowship, and dynamic All members of the Chicka- fundraising for a scholarship speakers bringing us informa- Pacific Northwest saw Community Council in to be given this year, a Thanks- tion on topics and programs the South Texas area should giving plan to adopt a needy relevant to all Chickasaws. Community Council be ready to meet October 10, family, and a fundraising table At the September meeting at 2 p.m., to talk about the up- at the San Antonio Pow-wow in we had an interesting presen- Our council’s first anniver- coming election of new officers January. tation by Dr Michael Lovegrove sary celebration was warmly for the coming year. The meet- Join this lively group for about his book titled A Nation greeted with good food, great ing will be at Steve Mechler and the elections so you can be in- in Transition: Douglas Henry company and lots of wonder- Associates building at 10737 volved in these activities, meet Johnston And The Chickasaws, ful Pacific Northwest sunshine. Gulfdale in San Antonio. new friends, and have fun, 1898-1939. We wish to thank all those If you are not a member of too. Dr. Lovegrove is a history involved with our council’s this council, NOW is the time For more information, please professor at Rose State College. launch and hope to begin plan- to join and be involved in this contact Nancy McLarry at His wonderful book is about ning towards the future in our years activities. [email protected] or phone: (830) the life and accomplishments next meeting. Election of officers will be 537-4576 October 2010 OBITUARIES chickasaw times 27

Special Thank You to: The have two grandsons, Ryan Un- and husband, Alton, and Effie Hattie Mae Chickasaw Nation Medical Jennifer Lynn derwood, of Newcastle and Norris, all of Arlington; broth- Center (ICU), Criswell Funeral Jaydyn Mahli Underwood, of ers, Heal Mead and wife, Flora, Home, Hickory Hill Baptist Oklahoma City. of Denison; nine grandchildren Harjo Church, Tinker Airforce and Myers His life revolved around and 12 great-grandchildren. to all the families and friends Jennifer Lynn Myers died his children and grandchil- that supported, cared and gave August. 26, 2010 at Oklahoma dren. He loved to be outdoors us strength through this griev- City. Services were Sept. 1, at mowing grass or sitting in the ing time. Rufe Cemetery Pavilion with swing. NASCAR was his favor- Thank you and God Bless! Bro. Lynn Tomlinson officiat- ite sport. Anna Jo Wells ing. Burial followed in the Rufe He was preceded in death by Cemetery. his mother, Ira Greenwood; his Jennifer was born August 19, father, Barton Underwood; two 2010 at Oklahoma City to John- brothers, William Davis and Katrina (Kay) ny and Salina (Gorrell) Myers. Norman Greenwood; and a sis- Even though she was here ter, Barda Gable. for a short time she brought so He is survived by a brother, Eads-Mayes much joy and love to everyone Jack Greenwood, of Sulphur, Katrina (Kay) Marie Eads- around her. She will be remem- Okla.; and seven sisters, Ev- Mayes died Sept. 14, 2010. She bered as a very feisty girl who elyn Thompson, of Ada, Okla., was born Dec. 5, 1954 at Santa was a fighter till the very end. Morine Kirkley, of Asher, Okla., Hattie Mae Harjo, 101, died Monica, Calif., to William C. She is survived by her par- Pearly Willoughby, of Oil Cen- Sept. 13, 2010 at the Chicka- Eads and Dena Y. Gibson-Eads, ents; a sister, Evolet Myers; ter, Okla., Glennie Maxberry, of saw Nation Medical Center. Ser- both of California. three brothers, Johnny Myers Purcell, Okla., Tonya Johnson, vices were Sept. 17 at Hickory Mrs. Eads-Mayes was a lov- III, Michael Myers, Branden My- of Springfield, Ore., and Tam- Hill Baptist Church, Fittstown, ing wife to Benjamin T. Mayes ers; maternal grandparents, my and Lorena Underwood, of Okla., with Rev. David Atkins Sr., and the beloved mother of Tracy Medlin and husband, Phoenix. Anna Jo Wells, 81, of Durant, officiating. Burial followed ain- five children and nine grand- Bob, Scott Gorrell and wife, He was from a large family Okla., died Aug. 26, 2010 at Hickory Hill Cemetery. children. Colleen; paternal grandmother, and will be greatly missed. Durant. Services were Aug. 28 Mrs. Harjo was born July She was a great-niece of the Donna Myers; maternal great- at the Calvary Baptist Church 9, 1909 at the community of late Pearl Carter Scott of whom grandparents, Mae and Joe with Bro. Darel Bunch and Skip Sheep Creek, located south of she was very proud. She was Eddy; maternal great-grandfa- Robinson officiating. Interment Fittstown, Okla., to Chickasaw the granddaughter of Robert ther, Dick Gorrell; three uncles, Jean Mead Scott followed at Highland Cemetery, citizens, Abner and Mary Perry (Bud) Gibson. Scott Gorrell Jr., John Gorrell Durant. Atkins. She resided in Southern Cali- and Pete Bear; a aunt, Trisha She was born Oct. 5, 1928 to She married Choctaw citizen fornia until 1978 when she Jacobsen; and a host of cousins original enrollee Norman Dee Josie Harjo in 1937. He preced- moved to Chickasha, Okla., and other family members. Wells and Lena Elrena (Ward) ed her in death. where she met and married The family would like to Wells at Durant. Mrs. Harjo was a homemak- the love of her life. She mar- thank everyone at Mercy Health She was a member of Calva- er, a longtime active member of ried Benjamin T. Mayes Aug. 4, Center for everything they did ry Baptist Church, Durant and the Hickory Hill Baptist Church 1978. for Jennifer Lynn Myers during taught Sunday School there for and served as a Sunday School Her hobbies included sew- her stay. Also a special Thank 35 years. teacher. ing, home crafts, baking, gar- You to the nurses and doctors She was preceded in death by She served many hours help- dening, reading and listening at the NICU at Mercy Health her parents; a brother, Homer ing the less fortunate and she to country music. Her greatest Center who went beyond the Dee Wells. was a proud member of the joy came from taking care of call of duty for Jennifer. She is survived by her sister, Chickasaw Nation. her family. Family and friends are in- Linda McGuire and husband, She was preceded in death by She was preceded in death by vited to sign the guest book or Everett, of Durant; nieces and her parents; husband; a daugh- her parents; her father-in-law, send private condolences to the nephews, Randy and Jan Wells ter, Stella Romero; and a grand- Tomie Mayes; mother-in-law, family at www.praterlampton. and child, Charity; Mark and son, Richard Romero, Jr. Emma Faye Henager-Mayes; com Jean Mead Scott, 84, of Col- Kathy Wells and children, Kris- She is survived by a grand- two nephews, Robert (Robbie) bert, Okla., died Sept. 9, 2010 at ta and husband, Sean, and Jen- son, Ronnie Romero, of Stone- Self and Michael (Mike) Garren; Sherman, Texas. Services were na and Andrea; Doug and Le wall, Okla.; granddaughters, and many aunts, uncles and Sept. 11 at Colman Avenue Ann Wells and children, Bran- Nila Rinehart and husband, cousins. Cleotis Church of Christ, Colbert, with don, Nicole and Trevor; Darl Albert, and Nola Miller and She is survived by her hus- Richard Gage officiating. and Sandy Chapman and chil- husband, Curtis, all of Taos, band of 32 years, Benjamin Underwood She was born April 1, 1926 at dren, Derrick, Grady, Tallie and N.M.; great-grandchildren, Rob- T. Mayes Sr.; children, Dena Liberty, Okla., to Walter Brad- Seth; Kindra Wells; Richard and ert Romero and wife, Reene, of and Harold Reed, Benjamin T. Cleotis Underwood, 74, died ford and Byrdie Mae (Hawkins) Tina Bush and children, Brooke Taos; Nina Barnoski and hus- Mayes Jr., all of Verden, Okla., June 24, 2010 at Birmingham, Mead. and Kris Roberts and Ryan and band, Max, of Stonewall, Nicole Carroll and Donald Shipley, of Ala., with his family by his She was a member of the Col- Kim Bush and Tyler Bush; Lynn Heath and husband, Scott, of Rush Springs, Okla., John and bedside. Services were July 7 man Avenue Baptist Church of Bush and children, Britney and Stonewall, Vincent Rinehart Heather Mayes, of Kingfisher, at First Baptist Church of New- Christ most of her life and she Bryce; and numerous great- and wife, of Portland, Ore., Okla., Annette (DeeDee) and castle, Okla. was a Chickasaw citizen. She great-nieces and nephews, Laine Rinehart, of Juno, Alas- Calvin Malone, of Verden; nine He was born April 23, 1936 at loved quilting, gardening and cousins and other family and ka, Thalia Miller, of Taos; nine grandchildren, Timothy, John Anadarko, Okla. lived for her children. friends, including Pauline Kidd great-great-grandchildren; a Jr., Kaylee, Lana, Savanah, Adri- Mr. Underwood was a sign She was preceded in death by and Billlie Shreve. great-great-great-grandchild; an, Tyler Austin, Taryn and painter until he became disable her parents, Walter Bradfor and Pallbearers were Ryan Bush, and several great-nieces and Tanner; two brothers, Wayne in 1988. Byrdie Mae Mead; brothers, Mi- Tyler Bush, Bryce Bush, Mark nephews. and Roger Eads, both of Cali- His grandfather, Louis Un- nor, Leo, Joe, Jimmy, Roy, Jack Wells, Derrick Le Doux and Pallbearers were Ronnie fornia; special cousin Jimmy derwood, was an original en- and Howard. Grady Le Doux. Honorary bear- Romero, Robert Romero, Tyler Eads; and several cousins, rollee of the Dawes Roll. She is survived by daughters, ers were Kindra Wells, Vernon Romero, Max Barnoski, Scott nieces and nephws. He married Monti Dennan in Connie Stange, of Sherman, and Armstrong, Seth Chapman and Heath and Staton Atkins. Hon- She was dearly loved and 1964 at Jasper, Ala., and they Jeanne Schuth and husband, Sandy Chapman. orary bearers were Dylan and adored by all and will be sever- moved to Moore, Okla., in 1972. Riley, of Colbert, Okla.; sons, Darrion Barnoski, Ian and Va- ly missed. The Eads and Mayes They recently celebrated their Rodney Clarence Nunley and ren Heath and Ryan Atkins. Family would like to extend 46th anniversary. The couple wife, Everetta, and Ralph Nun- She was a wonderful moth- many thanks to all whom have had two sons Cleotis Nathan ley and wife, Donna, all of Col- er, sister, wife, grandmother been there for us in our dark- and Chandis, both of Moore, bert; father of children, Clar- and friend. She will be deeply est hour and supported us in and a daughter Kody Under- ence Lee Nunley, of Denison, missed. our time of grief. wood, of Newcastle, Okla. They Texas; sisters, Thelma Crook 28 chickasaw times October 2010

continued Legislative minutes | from page 24 erty in Love County received after the deadline, however, it is needed immediately. This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real prop- A motion was made by Mr. Woerz and seconded by Mrs. Alexander to approve erty in Thackerville, Love County, Oklahoma, as is more particularly described in GR27-042. the attached Exhibit “A.” The Nation now owns approximately 25% of the acreage Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, of the Leeper Lake watershed, which lands span the width of the watershed and Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean impact a large volume of the storm water runoff that drains into Leeper Lake. The McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Chickasaw Nation has a watershed management agreement, which will (a) sub- 13 yes votes stantially improve the storm water management systems, (b) resolve any possible The motion to approve GR27-042 carried unanimously. Clean Water Act and/or associated responsibilities that the Nation may have, and Mr Woerz concluded his report. (c) provide resources to Leeper Lake so that it can conduct its own lake improve- EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Mary Jo Green ment program. When fully implemented, it will constitute a substantial “green” No report. initiative—including state-of-the art resource management components and the HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Connie Barker Nation’s golf course’s qualification for “Audubon certification.” Acquisition of this No report. land will specifically provide the land rights necessary to: HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Scott 1. Construct a pipeline/grassy swale storm water bypass crossing Tate’s Colbert lands and, ultimately, Leeper Lake’s land so that large volumes of storm water No report. will be able to safely drain from the Nation’s lands and mitigate/avoid any water (H) COURT DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee quality or associated issues on Leeper Lake’s side of the property line. Chair Tim Colbert 2. Construct a “first flush” pond for purposes of collecting and fully re- Permanent Resolution Number 27-007, Amendments to Title 5, Chapter 2 of taining the first runoff waters from substantial rain events; those “first flush” the Chickasaw Nation Code (Form of Action) waters are of particular water quality concern, since they consistently contain the This resolution amends the rules of court to ensure that all parties, attorneys worst of any pollutants that are washed from managed landscaping or parking and their law firms are subject to Chickasaw law and administrative regulations lots. The property is located directly south of the EMS/Golf Course Maintenance as enforced in the judicial and administrative forums of the Chickasaw Nation tract, in Thackerville. The property will be used to implement improvements to/ during the litigation of their case. enhancements of the WinStar World Casino and Resort storm water management The amendments are necessary due to a current case involving a non-Indian law infrastructure. There is also an additional lot that will serve as the Tee box loca- firm and the Muskogee Creek Nation’s courts and judges. The case may have a tion for golf hole #4 South on the 9-hole expansion. This resolutions is emergency global effect not in the best interest of the Chickasaw Nation and it behooves the legislation because it was received after the deadline, however, it is needed im- Chickasaw Nation to prepare in case of that event. mediately. A motion was made by Mr. Tim Colbert and seconded by Mrs. Alexander to ap- A motion was made by Mr. Woerz and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve GR27- prove PR27-007. 041. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Members voting yes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Scott Colbert, Tim Scott Colbert, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, David McManus, David Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling Woerz, Steve Woods, Holly Easterling 13 yes votes 12 yes votes The motion to approve PR27-007 carried unanimously. Member abstaining: Beth Alexander Mr. Tim Colbert concluded his report. 1 abstention AGENDA ITEM #7 NEW BUSINESS (Comments from Citizens) The motion to approve GR27-041 carried. Cultural Day, at Kullihoma, on September 10, 2010, was announced. General Resolution Number 27-042, Authorization to Place Real Property in Mr. Mike Watson made comments regarding the election process and per capita Trust payments. The Chickasaw Nation previously acquired a certain tract of land in Johnston AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT County, Oklahoma. General Resolution 91-115, which originally authorized the The Legislative Session adjourned at 9:31 a.m. acquisition of the real property, did not authorize the Governor of the Chickasaw Respectfully submitted, Linda Briggs, Secretary, Nation to place the real property into trust. The Bureau of Indian Affairs specifi- Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature cally requests the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation be authorized to request the Prepared by:Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary said tract to be placed U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation. This resolution Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature satisfies that request. 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