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Nominations are now being While Johnothan Bomboy ing that and said ‘I get it!’ I accepted for the 2010 class of spent several years in the don’t know what it was, but the Chickasaw Nation Hall of school band and has a natu- that light bulb just clicked Fame. ral talent for music – he plays and it was a fairly bright light Nominations must be re- 11 instruments, including bulb.” ceived at the Chickasaw Nation guitar – he couldn’t read mu- Since that time, he has com- Headquarters by the end of the sic. But that changed during posed several works for string business day, March 12, 2010. the Chickasaw Summer Arts quartet, two of which were re- Nominations of living or de- Academy as Jerod Tate was corded during a recent histo- ceased individuals will be ac- explaining time signatures ry-making project Jan. 22-24 cepted for consideration. and music notation. at Oklahoma City University. Nominees must have distin- “I just suddenly had this Johnothan is one of 11 Arts guished themselves in their eureka moment,” Johnothan Academy student composers business, profession, craft, said. “I just stood up in the who acted as co-producers as or vocation, thereby bringing classroom when he was teach- see composers, page 4 honor to the Chickasaw Nation, and/or have made outstanding contributions to the Chickasaw Nation or society in general. 2010’s first baby Inductees must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation or be eligible to become a citizen of the Nation. Elected officials of the Chick- asaw Nation are not eligible for induction into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame while hold- ing office. The Chickasaw Nation-produced movie “Pearl” won “Best in Fest” and “Best Inductees must commit to Native American Film” at the Trail Dance Film Festival. Photograph by Marcy Gray and Mike McKee. being present for the banquet and induction ceremonies. Current employees are not ‘Pearl’ Wins ‘Best in Fest’ eligible for nomination. Elected officials are ineligible for in- duction while holding office. at Trail Dance Festival A nomination form is avail- able on the Chickasaw Nation DUNCAN, Okla. – “Pearl,” the the youngest licensed pilot in website. The first baby of 2010 to be born at Carl Albert Indian Health Facility is Tyce first feature film produced by the U.S. in 1928, also won the Visit www.chickasaw.net and Ray Harrison. Tyce was born Jan. 3 at 10:08 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.6 the Chickasaw Nation, won the award for “Best Native Ameri- select the Hall of Fame section ounces and measured 19.6 inches long at birth. Parents are Lacie Harjo award for best overall film Jan. can Film.” under “History & Culture.” and Jesse Harrison. The family is from Seminole, Okla. Picutred are Lacie 24 at the Trail Dance Film Fes- “Pearl” is set during the tu- For more information contact Harjo and Tyce Ray Harrison. tival in Duncan. The true story multuous teen years of the late Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham at of a Chickasaw girl from Mar- Pearl Carter Scott, a Chickasaw (580) 436-7265. low, Oklahoma, who became see pearl, page 2

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continued pearl | from page 1 girl who was befriended by famous avi- Gov. Bill Anoatubby said the positive such stature had come from a place so at the International Cherokee Film Fes- ator Wiley Post in the late 1920s. The response showed what a profound im- close,” said Foreman. “I think it opened tival. film sold out the 700-plus seat theater pact Mrs. Scott had on the people of her a lot of people’s eyes. Those who didn’t Producer David Rennke said that the in the Simmons Center, a first for the community. know Pearl, I think wish they did know film had a universal message. Duncan film festival. “We are very pleased to receive this Pearl and wish they knew more about “It is very satisfying to see how people Anthony Foreman is president of Trail kind of reception from the people who her now.” relate to the issues in this film,” Rennke Dance Film Festival. knew Pearl best,” said Gov. Anaotubby. Response from audiences in Duncan said. “It is about the importance of fam- “I think the film really hit home, “This helps confirm that we have cap- was similar to the reception the film ily and community and the importance especially with Pearl being from Mar- tured some of the resolve and intensity has received across the U.S. of pursuing your dreams. low, Oklahoma, which is only about a of this dynamic, caring woman who ex- In October, 2009 “Pearl” sold out four “Hopefully people will get an inkling 15-minute drive from Duncan,” said emplified so many of the finest quali- matinee performances at the Heartland of the spirit that pervades the Chicka- Foreman. “The community took hold ties of Chickasaw people.” Film Festival, well known as one of the saw Nation.” of the film because of everyone being While many in the audience knew largest family-oriented film festivals in For more information, visit www. so close to it.” about the local hero, others were un- the world. chickasaw.net or www.pearlthemovie. A sustained spontaneous ovation aware of the story. “Pearl” also won a prestigious “Best of net broke out as the credits began to roll at “A lot of people were very excited Show” award from the Indie Fest, and the close of the film Saturday night. because they didn’t know someone of swept the feature docudrama category Contributed by Tony Choate, tribal media relations. Metal Mayhem robotics team kicks off new season

Metal Mayhem celebrated the begin- Willie, Stan Townsend, Jim Lawson, Mar- ning of a new season with a kick-off garet Wise-Talamasey and Lynne Chat- workshop Saturday, January 9 at the Wes field. Watkins Center in Stillwater, Okla. Metal Mayhem was formed through The Chickasaw Nation Metal Mayhem a national organization called FIRST, robotics team and several veteran and For Inspiration and Recognition of Sci- rookie teams across Oklahoma par- ence and Technology. The mission of ticipated in the workshop. The teams FIRST is to inspire young people to be gathered for an opportunity to compare science and technology leaders by en- notes, get ideas, make friends, find men- gaging them in exciting mentor-based toring teams and learn about the excit- programs. Through the FIRST Robotics ing new competition theme for 2010. program, students gain engineering and “The team is excited to begin the build technology skills, inspire innovation and season and get ready for competitions develop self-confidence, communication in March,” said science, technology and and leadership skills. math manager Sara Willie. “We have a FIRST Robotics is known as a varsity great team and are looking forward to a Pierce Stevens, left, and Nathan Wright receive instruction on building the robotic practice field sport for the mind. It combines sport successful season.” from mentors Stan Townsend and Jim Lawson. The practice field helps students prepare for with science and technology. With lim- Each team received a kit of parts tournament play. ited resources, time limits and rules containing motors, batteries, a control ment March 18-20 and the Oklahoma ren and Nathan Wright, of Ada; Michael and regulations, teams are challenged system and a mix of automation com- City Regional Tournament March 25-27. Stick, of Allen; Joseph Dirrim, Richard to raise funds, design a team brand, ponents. The “Breakaway” game theme Preparation involves building the new Ellingson, Halley Taylor and Zachary develop teamwork skills and build and was revealed and officials explained new robot, formulating new game strategies, Walker, of Byng; Mari Hulbutta, of Ed- program robots to perform tasks for rules and regulations for the 2010 sea- participating in community services ac- mond; William Bonner, Lorenzo Char- competition play. Students experience son. tivities, gathering information for tour- queno, Shane Sellers and Autumn Un- real-world engineering from problem “The game-theme “Breakaway” is simi- nament play and submitting entries for derwood, of Latta; Micah Gross, of Roff solving to design techniques and tech- lar to the game of soccer,” said Willie. various awards such as the prestigious and Bridgette Bell, of Sulphur. nological challenges. “Robots compete by scoring goals and Chairman’s Award, the Website Design Mentors include Denver Kimberlin, For more information about the Metal playing defense to keep opposing robots Award and the Woodie Flowers award. Brian Rumburg, Jimpsey Factor, Michael Mayhem team, contact the science, tech- from scoring.” Metal Mayhem team members include Gross, Sammi Gross, Arles Oakley, Las- nology and math program manager Sara Metal Mayhem is preparing for com- John-Luke Garber, Kelli May, Kagan St. hun Oakley and Stacey Oakley. Chicka- Willie at (580) 421-7711. petitions at the Dallas Regional Tourna- Clair-Shelton, Pierce Stevens, Clay War- saw Nation staff members include Sara Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public Affairs

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 Dana Lance the Chickasaw Times. Editorials must be signed by the P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821 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 Brooke Tidwell prior to publication. Submissions can be mailed, faxed, Chickasaw Headquarters: (580) 436-2603 Health Communications Officer Education Communications Officer hand-delivered or e-mailed. February 2010 chickasaw times 3 Make your mark on 2010 Census as an Indian citizen A very important mailing from the Child Welfare and more. son who owns or rents the home. It will also ask if U.S. Census Bureau goes out on March As a tribal nation, we have together anyone in the home sometimes lives elsewhere. 14. Your response to this mailing is of taken some mighty steps along the The most important question for us as Chickasaws critical importance to the Chickasaw road to self-sufficiency. Our tribe has is question nine, which asks your race. If you are a Nation, as well as all tribes and tribal now established its own vibrant and Chickasaw, whether or not you are enrolled with the citizens across the country. growing businesses that contribute tribe, it is important you check the “American Indian The piece you will receive in your greatly to the programs and services or Alaska Native” box. The form then asks you to print mailbox is the 2010 U.S. Census form. Chickasaw count on every day. the name of your enrolled or principal tribe and you The form is easy to complete, and it However, funds from the federal would, of course, enter “Chickasaw.” has tremendous power to help you, government continue to play an im- It is important to our tribe and our citizens that your fellow Indian citizens and your portant role in our tribal development. you mark the “American Indian or Alaska Native” box country. These are the funds that are sensitive alone, then fill in the tribe’s name in the space pro- Approximately $3 trillion in federal to the results of the 2010 Census, and vided. funding will be allocated based on the they represent an aspect of our overall It is such a simple, but incredibly important task. results of the 2010 Census. These dol- funding we must protect. It should take you no more than about 10 minutes to lars will be allocated to tribal, local Gov. Bill The 2010 Census form you will re- complete the form and send it back. No return postage and state governments over the decade Anoatubby ceive in the mail will require you an- is required, but the U.S. Census Bureau requires the following this census. All tribes count swer only 10 questions. You will be form be returned no later than September 30. on their citizens to follow up, complete asked about your home, your phone This small task is not only important for you and the surveys and mail them back. We number and the number of people your family – it is important to your fellow Chicka- only have this opportunity once every Governor, who live in your home. saws, their families and all our future generations. decade! Remember, all questions from the Your answers on the 2010 Census form have the pow- For tribal communities, 2010 Cen- the Chickasaw U.S. Census Bureau are confidential er to collectively make a huge and positive difference sus results will impact many essential Nation and are shared with no outside enti- for many, many Indian citizens. programs including education, health ties. Thank you for your help. And please watch your care, food distribution, employment assistance, hous- For each household member, the form will ask for mailbox in March for your 2010 Census form! ing, community development block grants, Indian name, sex, date of birth, and relationship to the per- Fluent Chickasaw speakers work to keep language alive - and lively!

Language preservation is a ducted entirely in Chickasaw, members meeting and speak- high priority for the Chicka- members discuss meanings, ing the language is beneficial saw Nation. usages and pronunciations for to the future of Chickasaw. Dozens of events and pro- words. A main goal is to create “It is so important that the grams are hosted each year standards so a more uniform speakers come together and with the tribe’s native lan- and comprehensive version of stay in touch,” Cox said. “If we guage as the main focus. The Chickasaw can be carried on to lose contact, it could be bad for Chickasaw Language Commit- new speakers. the language.” tee serves as the foundation Another objective of the Hinson agreed that if the na- for these efforts. committee is to create Chicka- tive speakers become isolated, Founded in 2002 and con- saw words for objects and con- preservation efforts would suf- Michelle Davis and her daughters Kaylee and Maycee work on cards at a sisting of more than 20 fluent cepts that didn’t exist when fer. previous Chipota Chikashshanompoli meeting. This month, the club will speakers, the advisory com- the language originated. Words “The committee gives them combine the Chickasaw language with robotics. mittee meets each month to such as “computer,” “iPod,” “In- the chance to bring their pas- speak, standardize and renew ternet,” and “video game” are sion for speaking the language the language. among these new words that to each other and to pass it Language Club meets Feb. 27 “Everything we do grows out have been recently created and down to those learning Chick- of the knowledge they possess, introduced. asaw as a second language.” “Robotics” is the theme for the February 2010 meeting of The said Joshua Hinson, director of “With any endangered lan- Committee member JoAnn Chickasaw Nation Chipota Chikashshanompoli (children speak- the Chickasaw Nation Revital- guage, it’s not a good sign to Ellis works for the Chickasaw ing Chickasaw) language club. ization Program. have to say ‘we don’t have a Nation as a Language Special- The meeting will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, “They are an invaluable re- word for that’,” Hinson said. ist and has witnessed results February 27 at the Science Technology and Math building located source to our department and Pat Cox, secretary of the of the committee’s efforts. at 212 North Broadway in Ada. Club members will visit the Chick- we are fortunate to be able to committee, recalls the process “It’s so rewarding to see the asaw Nation’s FIRST Robotics team Metal Mayhem to learn about go to them with questions con- for creating these new words. students eager to learn and to robotics and Chickasaw words pertaining to robotics. cerning the language.” “Our people didn’t have com- hear them begin to speak the Chipota Chikashshanompoli meetings focus on the importance Members of the committee puters, couldn’t even imagine language,” she said. of using the Chickasaw language in daily life. come from across Oklahoma, them existing,” she said. “So Members of the committee One Saturday each month the club meets to learn Chickasaw bringing their own individual we broke the concept of a com- encourage Chickasaw speakers language and embark on a fun adventure that will incorporate knowledge and dialects of puter down into simple terms not involved with the commit- newly introduced Chickasaw words. Chickasaw with them. and created a word for it.” tee to join them. Club meetings are open to all children ages three to 12 who are “Chickasaw is a language The committee decided on interested in learning the Chickasaw language. that can vary within just a few “tali’ ithána’” or “tali’ lopi’,” To join the language club or to inquire about upcoming meet- miles or even within different which roughly translate into ings, contact Rachel Wedlow at (580)436-2603 or rachel.wedlow@ families,” Hinson said. “metal brain.” Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media chickasaw.net. During the meetings, con- Even the simple act of the relations. Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media relations. 4 chickasaw times February 2010

continued composers | from page 1 their music was recorded by renowned group of musicians. today was amazing. It’s a great America’s premier postclassi- While several of the students tool. What a great opportunity cal string quartet ETHEL. expressed similar feelings, Bise to experience the recording Results of the project will said they were more than up to process at such a young age.” be featured on the first album the challenge. Tate said many of the parents release in history featuring “I am amazed at how confi- were impressed to see a group works by American Indian stu- dent these student-composers of professionals treat the stu- dent composers. The complet- are,” said Bise during a break dents’ music so seriously and ed album is set for a summer in the recording session. “They with so much attention to de- 2010 release by Thunderbird are not shy at all about saying tail. Records. what they want. They are very “I’m sure the parents went “We are extremely pleased to impressive kids, the composi- home with a new type of re- be part of this innovative proj- tions are great but the way they spect for their kids,” he said. ect,” Gov. Bill Anoatubby said. interact with everybody is re- ETHEL has performed around “Our goal is to inspire these stu- ally surprising and amazing. the globe and collaborated with dents to pursue their dreams, “It’s rare we get to work with artists including Bang on a by giving them a glimpse into living composers, anyway. I Can, The Chamber Music Soci- a world of possibilities and wasn’t sure how the students ety of Lincoln Center, the Or- experiences. The students are would react to an environment pheus Chamber Orchestra, the remarkable and they should be like this, it’s a tough environ- New York Chamber Symphony, Amanda Shackleford, left, works with Alan Bise of Thunderbird Records during very proud of what they have ment. They are working with a CONTINUUM, Sheryl Crow, a recording session of 11 Chickasaw students’ compositions by ETHEL, a string accomplished.” very professional group from Roger Daltrey and Yo-Yo Ma’s quartet based in New York. The recording session was conducted Jan. 22-24, Formed in 1998, ETHEL is New York, ETHEL quartet and Silk Road Project. at Oklahoma City University. The CD is expected to be released this year and known for its adventurous and they are handling it unbeliev- Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ distributed worldwide. improvisational take on clas- ably well.” Tate has received numerous sical music. The quartet has Tate echoed the sentiment. commissions and his works brought several workshops, “Every single one of them have been performed by the tours, and performances to took this wonderful risk and National Symphony Orchestra, The Composers hundreds of American Indian felt very comfortable,” said Detroit Symphony Orchestra, students over its 11-year his- Tate. “All the kids concurred Philadelphia Classical Sym- tory. that their experience with Alan phony, Minnesota Orchestra, Katie Barrick Juilliard-trained performers Bise was wonderful. Buffalo Philharmonic Orches- Katie Barrick said it was a “surreal experience” to in the group include Cornelius “They felt so supported sit- tra and Colorado Ballet. have her music recorded by musical group ETHEL. “Neil” Duffalo, violin; Ralph ting with Alan in the hot seat A 2008 recording of his “I’m absolutely thrilled,” said the 16-year-old fiddle Farris, viola; Dorothy Lawson, that it didn’t occur to them to works performed by the San player. “I can’t wait to hear musicians of such a high cello; and Mary Rowell, violin. be nervous. Once they sat down Francisco Symphony and San caliber play my piece.” “It’s just fascinating to be and started going it just flowed Francisco SymphonyChorus, Katie’s piece is entitled “Devil’s Advocate.” She wrote playing all this new music writ- beautifully.” and marks the first time a Katie Barrick the Celtic-inspired piece at last summer’s Chickasaw ten by young people,” said Duf- Daniel Bennett, Dylan’s fa- major American Symphony Summer Arts Academy. falo. “It’s such a joy to see the ther, said the Arts Academy Orchestra and an American Having played the fiddle for most of her life, Katie high level of achievement here and the recording project have Indian composer have collabo- said the academy enhanced and awakened her love for music. and the sophistication of music helped give Dylan direction. rated to record and release or- “It broadened my knowledge of music,” she said. “I learned from high school students.” “After Arts Academy camp he chestral works. more in those two weeks than I had in the last three or four The Chickasaw Nation’s Com- started composition and that years.” poser in Residence Jerod Im- became his focus,” Mr. Bennett Contributed by Tony Choate, Carrie Buckley, Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate led the composition group at pichchaachaaha’ Tate led the said. “Watching it come alive and Dana Lance, tribal media relations. the Arts Academy. composition group at the Arts “I had seen Jerod on the Chickasaw Nation commercials and Academy and oversaw the al- looked up to him as a Chickasaw artist,” she said. “So it was bum recording. wonderful to actually get to work with him one on one.” Farris said he knew the stu- Katie is the daughter of Roland and Melissa Barrick, Calera, dents would be “awesome” be- Okla. cause he knew Tate’s work. “Jerod is a very special guy,” Cruise Berry said Farris. “He is building Cruise Berry is studying music composition at Oklahoma City Johnothan Bomboy these composers’ confidence University. Johnothan Bomboy said one of the cool things and their technique. “I didn’t have any idea what to expect,” Cruise about composing for a string quartet was the ability “It’s astonishing watching said. “I walked into the room and there was this to be very creative. him work, the rapport he has intense quiet and a sense of the concentrated effort “You can write whatever you want,” Johnothan said. with his students is amazing. of everybody coming together and working on this “Everyone has it stuck in their head that ‘oh, you write We knew the students would be one piece of music.” for a string quartet, it must be classical music.’ Last the top of the line.” Cruise began playing piano in eighth grade, in- year I wrote a piece called ‘Lucky’s Charm.’ I wrote During the sessions, all 11 Cruise Berry cluding compositions by Bach, Beethoven and other Jonothan that to show that you don’t have to stick to your ste- students spent hours working classical composers. He attended the Chickasaw Bomboy reotypical classical music sounding genre. You can with Thunderbird records pro- Summer Arts Academy in 2007. He said that expe- write anything you like.” ducer Alan Bise participating rience is what piqued his interest in music composition. While he had worked with the string quartet at the Arts Acade- in all aspects of the album re- “That was my first time to try my hand at bothering to write my, he was apprehensive about working with the ETHEL group. cording from start to finish. music down and notate it properly,” he said. “Up to that point, I “When I first sat down, I was really nervous telling them ‘I want Dylan Bennett, a student wasn’t really considering pursuing a music career, or anything this, I want that,’ but after a little while you settle into it. They at Norman North (OK) High post-high school having to do with music.” understand you’re the composer. You can pretty much tell them School, said it was “intimidat- In December, 2008 Cruise accepted an $85,600 scholarship to every little detail and they nail it. I was really happy with the ing” at first to work with such a study music composition at Oklahoma City University. results…they did an amazing job.” February 2010 chickasaw times 5

continued composers | from page 4 Dylan Bennett Kate Duty Dylan Bennett was awestruck when he learned two of his composi- Kate Duty had been singing in church and at the McSwain Theatre tions would be recorded by ETHEL. for many years prior to attending the Chickasaw Summer Arts Acad- “It’s a bigger step than I expected to be taking at this point in my emy. life,” he said. She said the Arts Academy “completely changed everything about The 17-year-old Norman North High School student has been play- music for me.” ing the viola for more than five years and picked up the cello about She said the academy enabled her to write music even though she six months ago. never thought she would have that ability. Dylan Bennett ETHEL recorded two of his original works “The Seven Seas” and Katelyn Duty “The Arts Academy gives people the opportunity to express them- “Holchifo Ki’yo.” “Holchifo Ki’yo” is Chickasaw for “No Name.” selves in ways they never thought possible!,” she said. “It’s cool to hear how the instruments are used in Classical Music; In 2008, Kate was able to have her compositions played at the Ken- the strings convey their own voices,” Dylan said. nedy Center in Washington, D.C. Her music was played by the Ambrosia Quartet as Dylan is the son of Daniel and Sherri Bennett and Angelique Colbert and is a part of “Classical Native,” a series of recitals, chamber concerts, and discussions junior at Norman North High School, where he is a member of the elite symphony conducted by the National Museum of the American Indian. orchestra.

Aubrey Halford Ryan May The 13-year-old believes having her compositions recorded by ETHEL is a once- Ryan May, of Bethany, Okla., feels very lucky his composition “Solo” in-a-lifetime opportunity. was selected to be recorded by ETHEL. She said she was “absolutely ecstatic” to have the opportunity to He credits the Chickasaw Nation and Jerod Tate for giving him the record this professionally with Alan Bise and ETHEL. opportunity to learn the art of composing music. “The quartet did a wonderful job with my piece,” Aubrey said. “It “It’s an honor and privilege and it happened because the Chickasaw was a great experience to get to work with someone of such pres- Nation supports the youth in Arts,” Ryan said. “I had always wanted to tige.” learn to compose, and I couldn’t have done it without Jerod Tate. Her pieces, entitled “Stages” and “Lullaby” were inspired by her vary- Ryan May “(Classical music) speaks to me a lot more than most of the main- Aubrey Halford ing taste in music and the peace that comes after hard times in life. stream stuff. It’s my favorite kind of music. I have always liked it.” They were composed at last year’s Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy Ryan is a senior at Classen School of Advanced Studies, Oklahoma in the music composition course led by Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate. City, where he is a guitar major. “Working with Jerod greatly improved my knowledge of music,” she said. His parents are Deena Lemons and Randy May. “Composing music is so gratifying for me because you work so hard breaking each tiny part down and try to make it perfect. Then hearing the whole piece played aloud is amazing.” Aubrey is an eighth grader at Ada Junior High School and is the daughter of Michael Halford.

John McAlester Courtney Parchcorn John McAlester did not know what to expect during the recording Known for her native bead work, Chickasaw artist Courtney Parch- of his “String Concerto No. 1” with ETHEL. corn first tried composing music on her own a few years ago. “I didn’t really expect anything for this piece and then having it While attending the Chickasaw Nation Summer Arts Academy, she recorded by a professional group exactly how I wanted was quite an finished her first composition and since then has created two more experience,” John said. entitled “Innocence” and “Enough.” “It was really cool. It’s not common to get an experience like that as When she learned “Innocence” and “Enough” would be recorded by an 18-year-old.” ETHEL, she was thrilled. John McAlister John, of McAlester, Okla. is a senior at McAlester High School, where Courtney Following her recording session, Courtney said, “ETHEL really met he plays the French horn and is a member various school instrumen- Parchcorn my expectations. The songs turned out the way I pictured it.” tal groups. She is the daughter of Buddy and Fran Parchcorn, of Ada. He also performs at many church and civic events. John is the son of Shawnda McAlester.

Amanda Shackleford Stasen Whitehead Amanda Shackleford co-produced the recording of her compositions Stasen Whitehead is a Cherokee student from Atoka, Okla., who at- entitled “Yeah…I Hit Like a Girl!” and “The River of Our Times.” tended the Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy. She said the recording of works inspired by her experience in mar- Thunderbird Records producer Alan Bise and Whitehead co-pro- tial arts and a painting by her sister sounded “exactly like it should.” duced ETHEL’s performance of his composition “Sigur.” Amanda’s pieces were written during her time at the Chickasaw “It was incredible…definitely an experience of a lifetime,” Stasen Summer Arts Academy, where she worked with the Chickasaw Nation’s said. “I really enjoyed getting to work with the guys and being able to Composer-in-Residence Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. express what I do in that kind of environment.” Amanda A clarinetist, Amanda faced some challenges while creating music Stasen Shackleford for a string quartet. Whitehead “Jerod was very patient and encouraged me to think differently about what I had written so it would better fit the stringed instruments,” she said. Tate also oversaw the recording process. “It was a really cool experience,” she said of the project, which took place at Wanda L. Bass School of Music on OCU’s campus. 6 chickasaw times news from your legislators February 2010 Haitian crisis makes us Making exercise a A focus on quality is our reflect on our blessings priority is a good move healthcare guiding light

ere’s hoping your new year has been y now most of us are in the swing of 2010. ello Everyone, off to a good start! New Year’s resolutions are starting to I trust each of you is having a happy Personally, I am always glad when fade and old habits are once again front and healthy new year. the new year rolls in. It provides a and center! I want to encourage each Healthcare and healthcare reform fresh start and optimism about the of you to either continue on in doing continue to be major topics in the possibilitiesH of what can be accomplished in the com- exerciseB or begin a program ASAP. Our health is not press.H Throughout the United States hospitals have ing months. I have a lot of goals this year as your to be taken for granted. I have made several personal voiced their concerns over decreased reimbursement legislator and, in hearing from you, a lot of ideas and discoveries. 1. It is easier to gain weight than to lose and increased cost of doing business. areas of improvement to focus on in service to you. it! 2. True exercise is a personal choice. 3. There Even though the Chickasaw Nation is blessed with Thank you for your input. is self satisfaction in being able to take control in a strong infrastructure and exceptional professional My heart has been heavy for the people of Haiti and this area of your life. Last but not least, after about leadership, the healthcare system is not exempt from I know I am not alone in this feeling. I visited this 2 weeks of exercise you will begin to feel better these cutbacks. Providing quality healthcare to the region in the late 1980’s and was shocked then by the physically and mentally. The Tribe has been active in citizens of the Nation is a priority and physician re- poverty and problems of infra- trying to encourage its members cruitment plays a major role in structure, inadequate govern- to be health conscious. We offer doing that. ment, facilities and resources. dietary education seminars, Carl Albert Indian Health Cen- Thirty years later, even before diabetic camps, and incentive ter has added to its staff a full- the earthquake, it appears not based exercise programs. time psychiatrist with over 3 much was accomplished in Contact me and let me know years practice experience. Todd the way of improvement. That what forms of exercise you are Pogue, DO is originally from the seems to have been thwarted involved with! Always check Ada area and started seeing pa- by a combination of foreign with your doctor before starting tients on January 11, 2010. Dr. rule, home-grown dictators, and an exercise regime. Erica Sun will remain on staff corruption. Improvement didn’t on a part-time basis providing holly stand a chance. Beth The time has come for the big connie additional support in Ada and And now, in the wake of di- move! The new Legislative and telepsychiatry to the satellite easterling saster and enormous loss of Alexander Judicial Offices are complete. barker clinics. life, surely one of the poorest These facilities are located Beginning January 18, 2010 nations in the Western Hemi- just north of the current the Ardmore Clinic adds to its Chickasaw sphere is today even poorer. To Chickasaw headquarters in Ada, Oklahoma. Chickasaw staff physician assistant Marc say the least. The Legislative Building Kagan. Marc has been working Tribal Whether Haiti can and will be Tribal contains more floor space and is Tribal in the state of New Mexico and Legislature able to survive and overcome Legislature equipped with individual offices Legislature brings 10 years of experience to the disaster is just the first step. for each Legislator. This will the Ardmore area where he has Worldwide relief efforts are aid- allow for personal workspace. family ties. ed by the laboring of many compassionate peoples, The February Legislative Session marks the beginning Jesse Howell, DDS has accepted a part-time position organizations and governments. I hope for the best of a new location for our monthly meetings. Pictures providing dental services to the Chickasaw citizens for the people of Haiti. I wish that there were more will be forthcoming. Make your plans now to come in the Saturday dental clinic. Dr. Howell is a member that I could do. and visit with me in our new location! of the Choctaw Nation and currently works full time It is times like these I am so enormously thankful Let all that you do be done in love. I Corinthians with the Cherokee Nation. He will start January 30, for our American government and its compassion. 16: 14 2010. And also very thankful to be a part of our Chickasaw Beth Alexander Patient visits for the month of December 2009 were government. For we are the government. Unlike the Panola District Legislator down slightly from the same time last year. Harsh Haitian government, the Chickasaw Nation provides P.O.Box 246 weather, provider sick leave and the holidays helped opportunities and encouragement to help our citizens Achille, OK> 74720 to contribute to the lower numbers. Internal Medicine help themselves. Then we, in turn, are in a position (580) 283-3409 visits were 378, Emergency Department visits were to help others. To find out more about opportunities [email protected] 833, Pediatric visits were 788, Same Day Clinic visits and events happening within the Chickasaw Nation, were 2,435 and family practice visits including the visit www.Chickasaw.net and consult your 2010 Pro- satellite clinics were 3,066. OB/GYN visits were 57, grams and Services directory. Contact me if I can help general surgery visits were 422 and actual surgeries you in any way. were 265. H o l l y E a s t e r l i n g , C h a i r p e r s o n Construction on the Chickasaw Nation Medical Cen- P o n t o t o c D i s t r i c t , S e a t 1 ter is still on going with the new facility opening some 1 7 2 2 A u g u s t a D r i v e , A d a , O K 7 4 8 2 0 time this summer. ( 5 8 0 ) 4 3 6 - 1 4 6 0 L e g i s l a t u r e ( 5 8 0 ) 3 9 9 - 4 0 0 2 C e l l Thanks to each of you and I look forward to serving [email protected] Count of Voters by District you in the New Year. Connie Barker Tribal Legislator, Pickens District Panola 1,707 Pontotoc 11,079 Pickens 7,193 Tishomingo 5,015 Ada Senior Citizens Gift Shop Citizens At-Large 24,994 Help Number 1005 Chamber Loop, Ada, OK (580) 436-1007 For information on services or help with SW jewelry, dream catchers, caps and lots questions, call toll-free 1-866-466-1481. of Chickasaw items. Shop the Ada Senior Citi- zens Gift Shop for all your gift giving items! February 2010 news from your legislators chickasaw times 7 Our court advocates are Remember to utilize ‘Job Club’ program aids in place to assist you Elder Energy Assistance our high school students

ello Everyone, ello Everyone, As this letter is being written, it is mid- ello and greetings from Legislator The devastation we are viewing in January and 60 degrees in Oklahoma. A Mary Jo Green, Seat 5, Pontotoc Dis- reports from Haiti give all of us a rea- severe thunderstorm warning has been trict and Committee Chair of the Edu- son to be enormously grateful for who issued today for the southeastern part of cation Committee! Well, the holidays ourH state while a tornado watch was issued for southcen- and where in the world we are. And as tral Oklahoma. Just last week, we experienced record low are over and our youth are back at ChickasawsH we should always be thankful. We have temperatures, and now it looks and feels like spring. But, school.H We had a white Christmas this year, the first traveled far progressively and we aren’t through yet! if you’ve lived here very long, you know that we are likely in several years. It was beautiful! In last month’s Chickasaw Times the Judicial Branch to get at least one more really cold spell before spring The Vocational Rehabilitation Department has devel- had a notice concerning the availability of Court Ad- actually arrives. oped a new Job Club strategy which was implemented So, it is very important that elders and elder caregivers vocates to our citizens. Arrangements can be made to remember the Elder Energy Assistance Program. Energy in January. Job Club focuses on helping Indians with confer in the Ardmore, Purcell, or Ada regional offices costs are currently very high. One elder reported pro- disabilities to gain the soft skills they need to success- with these attorneys who are donating their time and pane costing $2.05 per gallon and the propane company fully enter the workforce. Soft skills include resume knowledge to help at no cost to the citizen on areas of not delivering less that 100 gallons at a time. Remember, writing, application processes and paperwork, inter- legal concern to the citizen. you can get contact information viewing skills, how to get along on this program from my letter in This is but one of the very last month’s Chickasaw Times or with supervisors and co-work- progressive avenues opened by from your 2010 Program and Ser- ers, proper hygiene, attendance the Judicial system and they are vices Directory or your Services @ expectations such as getting to certainly to be commended. Large Directory if you live outside work on time and staying the Another noteworthy program the boundaries of the Chickasaw entire shift, etc. Nation. implemented by the Judicial Next, I want to respond to some Voc Rehab has also imple- Branch is the Peacemakers inquiries about the recent Cobell mented a new transition strate- Group. This group of about a v. Salazar settlement. While the gy for the program. The strategy dozen people (at the present “settlement” is an important step markets the services of the De- time, although it is popular and forward in US/Tribal Government partment to high school Indian relations, there exist unrealistic Linda growing) are carefully trained Katie expectations among tribal mem- Mary Jo students with disabilities within to do just as their name sug- bers. the program service area so that Briggs gests: try to restore an attitude Case First and foremost, there will Green the Department can work with of peace rather than going into not be checks coming in the mail those students to help them legal action. They do a very com- any time soon. When checks are transition from high school to finally sent out by the US Govern- Chickasaw mendable service and I am so Chickasaw ment, only those Native Ameri- Chickasaw post secondary education and proud of all they accomplish. cans or heirs of Native Americans training or to the workforce. Tribal I seem to be waving the flag Tribal who possess or possessed Indi- Tribal This program is much needed Legislature for our Judicial friends but they Legislature vidual Indian Money accounts will Legislature within the Chickasaw Nation certainly deserve any praise receive money. and we have high hopes for suc- According to a high level source coming their way. Quite a few who has asked to remain anony- cess! years ago I served on the committee that wrote our mous because he is unauthorized to publicly comment The Division of Education Services at Large Depart- criminal code. A very lengthy undertaking, we worked on the matter, the settlement has not yet been finalized. ment reports that 224 students are participating in one night a week for two years to write the code. We While the settlement will most likely stand, today it is a the Chickasaw Nation Reading Program. The Early worked with the assistance of an attorney versed in “proposed” settlement subject to change, in need of much Childhood program has 256 children enrolled for detail, and in need of a plan for execution. Indian Law and we studied the codes of several other One of the outstanding issues is that it has not been de- 2009/10 school year. tribes. termined how far back in time the settlement will reach. The Adult Learning Program tested 136 partici- After our completion of the Code it took another When the timeframe is determined, the lineage and heirs pants. Of those, 28 tested below 6th grade level, 19 two years to get final approval of the Code from Wash- will have to be identified and located before money can tested at 6th through 8th grade level, and 89 tested ington (The Department of Interior). In our efforts we be dispersed. Again, only those Native Americans or the at Fast Track Level (9th grade plus). Four students re- heirs of those Native Americans possessing an IIM ac- took into consideration both traditional law of the count will receive compensation. Also, after the monu- ceived their GED certificates. Tribe and laws currently in effect. The Peacemakers mental task of determining who gets money and how I would love to hear from you. Please contact me are, I think, part of the combination of both. Anyway, much, it has to be decided how to get the money to the through my email address [email protected] that process is very effective. recipients. These are just a couple of the many questions or through the address and telephone number listed Judicial has been moving into its new Court Build- that have to be answered in order to deal with the settle- elsewhere in this and every issue of the Chickasaw ment. As you can see, there is much work yet to be done ing the past two weeks and the Legislature will begin to get money and benefits in the hands of recipients. Times and on the Chickasaw Nation web site. My ar- moving into our building this next week. A big job for According to the source, the settlement money will be ticles are also located on the web site. Until next time, both branches of our government but an enormous allocated to and divided among three areas. Some of the I wish God’s blessings on all of our people. need met and no one is complaining about the chore. money will go to holders or the heirs of holders of IIM ac- Thank you. We are thankful and happy! counts. A significant portion will go to pay the legal fees incurred to achieve the settlement, and some of the mon- Obviously Judicial is on my mind but just the other ey will go to scholarship funds for Native Americans. day Chief Justice Barbara Smith gave an in-depth re- I think we need to be realistic and recognize the Cobell port to the Legislature. It was very enlightening and v. Salazar settlement for what it is. It is a recognition by interesting and we certainly wish them well in their the federal government that Indian monies were misman- new Court building. aged, and it is a gesture to right a wrong. However, not every Indian is going to receive money from this settle- Also, I wish each of you well as you move on into ment. Court Advocate services now the new year before us. May God speed you along the So, I caution all of us to have realistic expectation re- garding the settlement. You can find out more informa- available for tribal citizens way and look after you! Take care! Court Advocate Services are now available in Ar- Linda Briggs tion about the settlement of the web at www.cobellsettle- ment.com or by call 1-800-962-6109. dmore, Ada, and Purcell to assist Native Americans Until we visit again, I wish the best for you and your with their legal problems. family. To make an appointment call 1-800-479-1459. Respectfully, This is a service provided by the tribal court sys- Katie tem. 8 chickasaw times February 2010 Sipping, snacking and tooth decay It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month; cut down the sugar! Many parents across the foods for many people. For ex- value, and frequently sipping to 20 minutes after a meal or our diets. Many of these foods country will is speak a com- ample, the average teenage boy on sugary drinks. snack has been finished. contain important nutrients mon phrase at dinnertime to- in the U.S. consumes 81 gallons When sugar is consumed Even a little nibble or sip can and add enjoyment to eating. night: “You’d better eat that. It’s of soft drinks each year. over and over again in large, create plaque acids. These acids However, there is a risk for good for you!” Alarmingly, a steady diet of often hidden amounts, the attack the tooth enamel and tooth decay from a diet high in There’s another old favorite sugary foods and drinks can harmful effect on teeth can be may lead to cavities. Therefore, sugars and starches. Starches in the parental arsenal of di- ruin teeth, especially among dramatic. Sugar on teeth pro- it’s best to limit snacking and can be found in everything etary warnings: “Don’t eat that. those who snack throughout vides food for bacteria, which drinking soft drinks between from bread to pretzels to salad It’ll rot your teeth!” the day. Common activities produce acid. The acid can eat meals. dressing, so read labels and Now more than ever, kids are may contribute to the tenden- away the enamel on teeth. Soft Almost all foods have some plan carefully for a balanced, faced with a confusing range cy toward tooth decay. These drinks also contain acid. Each type of sugar that cannot and nutritious diet for you and your of food choices, from fresh include grazing habitually on “plaque attack” can last up should not be eliminated from family. produce to sugar-loaded pro- foods with minimal nutritional cessed, convenience meals and snack foods. What children eat and when they eat Practical steps to help your child with dental health it may affect not only their general health To help your children pro- tartar has formed, it can only tain fluoride, including tooth- but also their oral tect their teeth and gums and be removed by a professional paste. health. greatly reduce their risk of get- cleaning. Make sure that your chil- Americans are con- ting cavities, teach them to fol- Eat a well-balanced diet dren’s drinking water is fluori- suming foods and low these simple steps: that limits starchy or sugary dated. If your water supply; mu- drinks high in sugar Brush twice a day with an foods, which produce plaque nicipal, well or bottled does not and starches more of- ADA-accepted fluoride tooth- acids that cause tooth decay. contain fluoride, your dentist ten and in larger por- paste to remove plaque, the When you do eat these foods, or pediatrician may prescribe tions than ever before. sticky film on teeth that’s the try to eat them with your meal daily fluoride supplements. It’s clear that junk main cause of tooth decay. instead of as a snack-the ex- Take your child to the dentist foods and drinks have Floss daily to remove plaque tra saliva produced during a for regular checkups. gradually replaced nu- from between your teeth and meal helps rinse food from the tritious beverages and under the gumline, before it mouth. Source: The American Dental can harden into tartar. Once Use dental products that con- Association February 2010 chickasaw times 9 Chickasaw historian, researcher battling back from auto crash by richard green | contributing writer Few of us can recall what we were do- because she is diabetic, he knew that During their evening’s stay in a local risks and benefits of surgery intended to ing on any particular date, unless it was injuries could involve potentially dan- hospital, they learned that they had no relieve the pressure on nerves encased associated with something either very, gerous complications. broken bones, were stable, and would be inside the vertebral column of his spine. very good or very, very bad. He continued to assess the situation, discharged soon. Their son and daugh- Even if the recommendation is to have And so it is with Kerry Armstrong, thinking like the lawyer he had been ter arrived and drove them on the un- the surgery, Kerry realizes that neuro- who slammed into the latter group this before his retirement from the district comfortable ride back to Fort Worth. surgeons don’t issue guarantees. past October 27. Kerry is a long-time attorney’s office in Fort Worth. Their car At the end of December, Sandy still All this is prelude to the fact that Chickasaw family historian, researcher, was badly damaged and not drivable. couldn’t wear a shoe on her injured while his valuable Website is still avail- and originator and keeper of the Web- He felt in his shirt pocket for his phone. foot and sometimes needed help walk- able to us, Kerry will not be. At least not site, www.chickasawhistory.com. As he Gone. The glasses he had been wearing? ing. Kerry’s prognosis was more compli- until he regains the energy and reserves recounted in an e-mail to Marlene Clark, Gone. He reached forward and pressed cated. Even before the accident, he had needed to continue the avocation that he one of the many people he has assisted the OnStar® button. (This is an in-vehicle bulging disks in his lower back and for has been practicing since the 1990s. As with Chickasaw genealogy, he and his safety and security system that provides almost two years has been suffering an optimist, he calls it a hiatus rather wife were returning from Arizona to a connection to emergency assistance.) from neuropathy, a painful and incur- than retirement. their home in Fort Worth, Texas, when a As he spoke with the dispatcher, he says able condition of the nerves in his legs Getting Started traffic tie-up on I-40 in Amarillo obliged it was like he was participating in one of and feet. In 1994, only about 1,300 Web pages them to stop. the emergency service company’s com- The accident made things worse. He were on the Internet. Within a year, the As they waited for the traffic to move, mercials he had seen on TV. is now a man in motion—standing, sit- number had jumped appreciably, and they were—without warning—“violently By the time the ambulance arrived, ting, reclining—forever searching for Kerry was one of the earliest researchers rear-ended” and propelled into the ve- the hematoma on his wife’s foot was as a relatively comfortable position. With to begin doing family history research hicle in front of them. After emerging big as a hen’s egg. Kerry was afraid to pain medication, he tries to strike a bal- on the Internet. In an article in a 1997 from several seconds of shock, Kerry move, a decision validated by the EMTs, ance between masking the pain and be- issue of The Journal of Chickasaw Histo- realized his head and neck were hurt- who had a difficult time extracting him coming sedated and perhaps dependent ry, he wrote that he had “high hopes” of ing. His anxiety was compounded by the from the car since the passenger’s seat upon the painkillers. accessing university computers stocked fact that his wife, Sandy, had sustained he was in had been broken by the col- After more imaging and tests, Kerry with Chickasaw reference materials a serious and painful foot injury and lision. will learn his surgeon’s opinion on the see Kerry Armstorng, page 22 National economy remains slow; tribal results solid FINANCIAL REPORT Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s of- transfers to the Tribal Govern- growth and expansion. lion in cash and investments The tribal government cap- fices. Expenditure for education ment was $19.0 million for the Statement of Net Assets which is reserved for accounts tion includes the tribe’s gen- includes education scholarship month and $61.2 million year-to- At December 31, 2009, the trib- payable and business opera- eral fund and the tribe’s BIA as well as the tribe’s division of date. After transfers to the Tribal al government funds had $138 tions. trust funds. The Chickasaw education. Health expenditures Government for capital projects million in cash and investments. As of December 31, 2009, Businesses include all of the include senior citizens sites, and tribal program operations Of this amount, $17.1 million is tribal operations, excluding businesses and operations of eye glasses, hearing aids, pre- the net income was $15.3 mil- in the BIA Trust funds. This to- federal program funding, had the Chickasaw Enterprises. scription drugs, wellness cen- lion year-to-date. The net income tal does not include any federal net assets of $892 million Not included in the financial ter, community health clinics, includes all revenue, including program funds. compared to $872 million at statements are federally or catastrophic medical assistance amounts reserved for business The businesses had $127 mil- September 30, 2009 or an in- state funded programs and/or and other similar programs not crease of $20 million. grants and the financial state- covered by federal programs or ments of Bank 2 and Chicka- grants saw Industries, Inc. The businesses’ expenditures The growing needs of the are classified as to expenses as- businesses are taken into ac- sociated with gaming operation count when determining the of the tribe and the other busi- transfers from the businesses nesses of the tribe. to the general fund. It is vital Executive Summary of the Fi- to the long range mission of nancial Statements of the period the Chickasaw Nation that the ending December 31, 2009 businesses continue to grow Tribal Government and diversify. Revenues and transfers from Revenues of the tribal opera- the businesses for operations tion, other than the transfer and fixed assets totaled $8.7 from businesses, include mo- million for the month and $29.8 tor fuel settlement funds and million year-to-date. Expendi- investment income. Chickasaw tures were $6.6 million for the Businesses revenues include month and $20.7 million year- gaming revenues net of prizes, to-date. There has been a total, sales revenue at convenience, beginning in fiscal year 2004, travel plazas and tobacco of $120.0 million transferred stores, rent and investment from the businesses that were income. reserved for capital projects. Tribal expenditures are clas- Chickasaw Businesses sified by function. General gov- Revenue net of gaming prizes ernment includes the mainte- for December totaled $69.9 mil- nance and operations of tribal lion and $211.1 million year- property, Chickasaw Times and to-date. Net income before the 10 chickasaw times February 2010 Chickasaw Nation presents Employee Service Awards

Gov. Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Keel with Betty Crisp, left, and Geneva Cole. Mrs. Crisp and Mrs. Gov. Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Keel with, from left, Billy Gold, Thomas Smith and Susan Alexander, who Cole have each completed 30 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation. have completed 25 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation. Photographs by Mike McKee and Marcy Gray.

Vaughn, Humberto Quintero, Walker, Garry Harrison, Rod- Sheryl Goodson, Lovina Har- ger Whittington, Aaron Cook, ris, Doris Hoffman, Jimmy Dana McCurry, Angella Wilhite, Tignor, Clayburn Williamson, Amanda Chaffin, Karen Good- Laura Payne, Bonnie Baker, Bar- night, Adon George, Shanna bara Wingo, Yvette Ryan, Terry Ginnis, Jean Satterwhite, Phyl- Sharp, Tonya Chapman, Fran- lis Miller, Tina Odell and Ricky ces Perry, Brandon Prince, Terry Gray. Yeargan, Terry Olivo, Richard Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media Lewis, Chester Sneed, Marvin relations. 20 years of service: Sheilla Brashier, Kevin Worcester, Jeannie Barbour, Roxanna Newsom, Leta Burwell, Johnna Walker, Kathy Pettitt, William Shephard, Billy Jack, Marian Yochum, Patricia Greenwood, Glenna Ballard, Robert Allison, Deanna Carpitche, Ron Frazier, Tommy Brown and William England. Tom Sellers receives Leadership Award ADA, Okla. - Chickasaw Na- Doretta Sellers, Ensie Drumgo, Roy Worcester, Elaine Fennell, tion employees were honored Nyokia Ware, Susan Alexander, David Huff, for their service to the tribe Billy Gold and Thomas Smith. Michael Allman, Patricia during a ceremony conducted Those who have dedicated 20 King, Rhonda Harjo, Gidgett at the McSwain Theatre Tues- years to the Nation received a Durham, Linda Wells, Sonya day, Jan. 12. gold watch. They were Sheil- Isley, Billy Taylor, Regina Bul- “The fact that we have so la Brashier, Kevin Worcester, lard and Janelle Folk. many employees who have Jeannie Barbour, Roxanna Employees honored for 10 dedicated a decade or more of Newsom, Leta Burwell, Johnna years of service received a service says a great deal about Walker, Kathy Pettitt, William lapel pin with diamond and these individuals and their Shephard, Billy Jack, Marian the Chickasaw Nation seal in commitment to serving others,” Yochum, Patricia Greenwood, gold. They were Gloria Battice, said Gov. Bill Anoatubby. “We Glenna Ballard, Robert Allison, Christy Dean, Lisa Wallace, Re- are pleased to honor each one Deanna Carpitche, Ron Frazier, gina Berna, Leah Gilliam, She- Pharmacy manager Tom Sellers with Gov. Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson for their years of dedication Tommy Brown and William rie Miller, Traci Farmer, Neva Keel. Mr. Sellers was presented with the Leadership Award last month for and hard work.” England. Bond, Stacie Briley, Caroline his work at Carl Albert Indian Health Facility’s Outpatient Pharmacy Refill Special Assistant to the Gov- Dedicating 15 years of em- Holt, Randy Wade, Scotty Win- Center. ernor Kennedy Brown was rec- ployment to the Chickasaw go, Laura Stewart, April Harjo, ognized for 35 years of distin- Nation, and receiving a clock Tammy Blevins-Purser, Eula Chickasaw Nation pharmacy the busiest pharmacies in the guished service to the Chicka- engraved with their name Frazier, Jennifer Hayes, Verlene manager Tom Sellers was rec- state, the Carl Albert Indian saw Nation. and years of service were Lisa Jackson, Trena Mason, Michelle ognized during the annual Health Facility’s Outpatient Also honored during the John, Betty Baptiste, Heather Wilson, Cynthia Key, Michael Employee Service Awards cer- Pharmacy Refill center. event were those who have Mathews, Stacy Wesberry, Mar- Warren, Shannon Campbell, emony. He has a reputation for going served the Chickasaw Nation via Johnson, Jennifer Pierce, Doris Reed, Janice Richarson, Mr. Sellers received the Lead- above and beyond to make sure for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years Betty Hamilton, Evelyn Parch- Kelley Lunsford, Tony Choate, ership Award for his dedication the process of filling prescrip- Geneva Cole, Debra Ste- corn, Bryan Rich, Sharon Scott, Billie Watson, Matthew Morgan, and commitment to serving tions goes smoothly and that phens, Dana Glase and Betty Sharon Yargee, Kim Jones, Don- Rick Miller, Kathy Nail, Nome pharmacy customers and fel- the customers receive the best Crisp were honored for 30 ald James, Debbie Jewett, Britt Healey, Marty Viefhaus, Ak- low employees. service possible. years of service. They each re- Johnson, Diana Holland, Glen- ilah Dunn, Phoebe Williams, “It is important that we hon- “Tom has a great attitude and ceived a plaque and a ring da Huffman, Joyce Bear, Mary Heather Summers, Tammy or Tom for setting the standard is not afraid to tackle the tough adorned with the seal of the Biggs, Mitchell Buck, Debra Smith, Douglas Busha, Leslie in customer service and lead- situations on a daily basis,” Chickasaw Nation. Choate, Carol Dilbeck, Donna Caldwell, Marsha Church, Terie ership,” said Gov. Bill Anoa- said Chris Anoatubby, Chief of For 25 years of service, em- Gipson, Patricia Griffin, Mela- Adams, Joanna Hawkins, Shon- tubby. “He is a shining example Pharmacy. “Everyone looks to ployees received a Pendleton nie Huggins, Marilyn Lehman, dra McCage, Kristina McManus, among many Chickasaw Nation him when they need a question blanket with their name and Charlene Nix, Tony Poe, Maybell Becky Pemberton, Kyra Epperly, employees who exceed expecta- answered and he is often able years of service embroidered. Sellers, Willie Spann, Mary Tay- Tawana Braden, Rhonda Hood, tions on a daily basis.” to create win/win situations for They were Deanna Kendall, lor, Andrew Wade, Larry Wood, Shannon Wagnon, Sabrina Mr. Sellers supervises one of everybody.” February 2010 chickasaw times 11

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The directory offers: Information on all programs and services available in one place Program descriptions Important phone numbers and 15 years of service: Lisa John, Betty Baptiste, Heather Mathews, Stacy Wesberry, Marvia Johnson, Jennifer Pierce, Betty Hamilton, Evelyn Parchcorn, contact information Bryan Rich, Sharon Scott, Sharon Yargee, Kim Jones, Donald James, Debbie Jewett, Britt Johnson, Diana Holland, Glenda Huffman, Joyce Bear, Mary Office locations and hours of op- Biggs, Mitchell Buck, Debra Choate, Carol Dilbeck, Donna Gipson, Patricia Griffin, Melanie Huggins, Marilyn Lehman, Charlene Nix, Tony Poe, Maybell eration Sellers, Willie Spann, Mary Taylor, Andrew Wade, Larry Wood, Roy Worcester, Elaine Fennell, David Huff, Michael Allman, Patricia King, Rhonda Harjo, Program Requirements Gidgett Durham, Linda Wells, Sonya Isley, Billy Taylor, Regina Bullard and Janelle Folk. Detailed index with keywords The directory is simple to use. Be- low are a few tips to help you navi- gate through the directory and find exactly what you are looking for. Using your 2010 Programs and Services Directory: Locate the index of the book ( pag- es 8-15) Pick a topic. For this illustration, our topic will be health services, par- ticularly eyeglasses. Locate the letter “E” in the index for eyeglasses Note the page number indicated for the eyeglasses program, and turn to 10 years of service: Gloria Battice, Christy Dean, Lisa Wallace, Regina Berna, Leah Gilliam, Sherie Miller, Traci Farmer, Neva Bond, Stacie Briley, that page in the directory (page 91) Caroline Holt, Randy Wade, Scotty Wingo, Laura Stewart, April Harjo, Tammy Blevins-Purser, Eula Frazier, Jennifer Hayes, Verlene Jackson, Trena A brief description of the program, Mason, Michelle Wilson, Cynthia Key, Michael Warren, Shannon Campbell, Doris Reed, Janice Richarson, Kelley Lunsford, Tony Choate, Billie Watson, important contact information, eligi- Matthew Morgan, Rick Miller, Kathy Nail, Nome Healey, Marty Viefhaus, Akilah Dunn, Phoebe Williams, Heather Summers, Tammy Smith, Douglas bility guidelines and other locations Busha, Leslie Caldwell, Marsha Church, Terie Adams, Joanna Hawkins, Shondra McCage, Kristina McManus, Becky Pemberton, Kyra Epperly, Tawana that offer eyeglass program services Braden, Rhonda Hood, Shannon Wagnon, Sabrina Vaughn, Humberto Quintero, Sheryl Goodson, Lovina Harris, Doris Hoffman, Jimmy Tignor, Clayburn are listed at the bottom of page 91. Williamson, Laura Payne, Bonnie Baker, Barbara Wingo, Yvette Ryan, Terry Sharp, Tonya Chapman, Frances Perry, Brandon Prince, Terry Yeargan, To reserve your copy of the 2010 Terry Olivo, Richard Lewis, Chester Sneed, Marvin Walker, Garry Harrison, Rodger Whittington, Aaron Cook, Dana McCurry, Angella Wilhite, Amanda directory, please call (866) 466-1481. Chaffin, Karen Goodnight, Adon George, Shanna Ginnis, Jean Satterwhite, Phyllis Miller, Tina Odell and Ricky Gray. The directory can also be reserved online by visiting http://www.chick- asaw.net/servicedirectory. Join students March 27 to celebrate Youth Art Month Contributed by Karissa Pickett, Public Affairs ADA, Okla. - The Chickasaw Nation Nation Division of Arts and Humani- Materials Institute. It is celebrated each Division of Arts and Humanities will ties hosts a carnival-like event show- March to emphasize the value of art The Chickasaw Nation host its annual Youth Art Month cele- casing the fun and educational aspects and art education for all children. 2010 Tribal Election bration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March of art. Students participate in various The Chickasaw Community Center art-themed booths provided by depart- is located at 700 North Mississippi. For Seats Open for Election ments of the Chickasaw Nation. more information, contact the Chicka- “Art Shapes the World” is this year’s saw Nation Division of Arts and Hu- Pontotoc District celebration theme. Past booths have in- manities at (580) 272-5520 or email Seat 5 cluded yam decorating, vegetable build- [email protected]. a-bug, offered by Nutrition Services and Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal media relations. Pickens District a booth by Chickasaw Press at which Seat 3 participants designed and created their Mark Your Calendar own book covers. Panola District The winners of the Chickasaw Cre- Seat 3 ative Writing Contest will also be an- YAM celebration nounced at the YAM Celebration. This 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tishomingo District year, Oklahoma State Poet Laureate Jim March 27 Seat 2 Barnes will be on hand to present the Chickasaw Nation Community awards. Center Supreme Court 27 at the Chickasaw Community Center Established in 1961, Youth Art Month Ada in Ada. is sponsored by The Council for Art Seat 1 To commemorate YAM, the Chickasaw Education, Inc., and the Art & Creative 12 chickasaw times news from our people February 2010 birthday births Chickasaw student achievements

LeShayne Duke

Damon Jefferson LeShayne Dyann Duke was Damon Wayne Jefferson born Jan. 19, 2010 at 9:27 a.m. turned five years old Jan. 27, at Carl Albert Indian Health Fa- 2010. He celebrated his birth- cility, Ada, Okla. She weighed day at the Lazer Zone in Ada, 7 lbs., 4 oz., and measured 19 Akeelah Logan Okla., with an Iron Man theme Natalie Kirkley inches at birth. Akeelah Logan will celebrate birthday party. Natalie Kirkley celebrated LeShayne is the daughter of her first birthday February 11, He is the son of Brad Jeffer- her third birthday with two Stephen and Stephanie Duke, 2010 with family and friends. son and Lori Hamilton. parties. Natalie turned three of Ada, and the sister to Dallas Leesha Harvey Akeelah is the daughter of Damon has been with us only Jan. 8, 2010 and celebrated Duke. Cynthia Murphy and Tyrone five short years but has already that evening with her dad and She is the granddaughter filled our hearts with enough Logan, of Ada, Okla. aunt and uncle with pizza and of Jim and Susan Gurley, and Harvey earns education She is the granddaughter of love and memories to last a cake. Macalyen Duke, all of Ada, and Lisa and Ricky Murphy, of Ada, lifetime. We hope you live life On Jan. 9, 2010 she celebrated the late Wade Duke. She is the degree from OSU and Sheila and Lawrence Red, to the fullest and never stop with lots of family and friends great-granddaughter of of JD of Rayne, La. chasing your dreams. with a party at her grandmoth- We will always love you! ers home in Norman, Okla. and Virginia Haney and Geor- Leesha Paige Harvey is a 2009 Happy birthday Son! Natalie is the daughter of gia Haney. graduate of Oklahoma State Charles Clint Kirkley III, of Lat- Proud uncle and aunt are Bri- University, Stillwater. Leesha ta, Okla., and Charlotte Larney, an and Tracie Carter, of Ada. is the daughter of Jeffrey Lynn of Oklahoma City. Harvey, of Allen, Texas and De- She is the granddaughter of nise Tutton, of Ardmore, Okla. Morine Underwood, of Asher, She is the granddaughter of Okla. Vanda Harvey, of Allen, and great-granddaughter of George and Anna Lee Sanders Bur- khart, of Marietta, Okla. Anna Help us update Lee Sanders Burkhart’s grand- mother and great-grandmother our military list! were Chickasaw original en- rollees. Saylor Smith The Chickasaw Nation is up- Miss Harvey graduated Dec. dating the military database 12 with a bachelor of science Saylor Dianne Smith turned for those on active duty and degree in Human Development 1 January 12, 2010. She cele- brated her first birthday Janu- stationed away from home. and Family Studies. Leesha is ary 9 at The Ringling Commu- If you know of a Chickasaw a 2004 graduate of Plainview nity Center with a ladybugs in the service whom you would High School, Plainview, Okla. theme party. Everyone enjoyed like to add to the list or update She currently resides in Allen, a 3-tiered lady bug cake, ice Alex Jarrett their address, please contact Elliana Gurry Texas and is currently working cream, strawberry punch and Joy Barrick in the Public Af- at Primrose Private School, Al- pizza. The birthday girl en- Alex Jarrett turned two years fairs Department at (580) 310- Elliana Jordan Gurry was len. joyed her very own ladybug old December 24, 2009. He 6451 or email joy.barrick@ born Sept. 29, 2009. She Miss Harvey’s twin sister, smash cake. celebrated Dec. 20, 2009 with chickasaw.net. weighed 7 lbs., and measured Lauren Ashley Harvey Evans, Saylor is the daughter of a cowboy and horse-themed 19 inches at birth. She is the graduated from Oklahoma Gregg and Summer Smith. party. He was blessed to be sur- daughter of Tyler and Nicole State University May 9, 2009 Helping Saylor celebrate were rounded by family and friends Gurry and has a sister, Kay. with a bachelor of science de- Mommy and Daddy, Aunt Shaw- on his special day including Complete the Customer She is the granddaughter of na; cousins, Morgan, Hunter, his parents Daniel and Amber Morgan and Amanda Griboski, gree in Elementary Education. Preslee, Kennedee, and Karson Jarrett; grandparents, Robin Service Survey and win! of Ada, Okla., and Howard and She currently resides in Stillwa- Thorne; Uncle Scott; Aunt Bran- Jarrett, David and Angela Con- Chickasaw citizens who com- Pauline Sliger, of Stonewall, ter and has a teaching position di; cousins, Devin, Austin and nor and Jimmy and Beverly plete a tribal customer service Okla. at Cushing, Okla. Lane Phelps and Braidon Willis; Knight; great-grandparents, survey can win $100. She is the great-granddaugh- Miss Harvey is extremely Uncle Mike; Aunt Joni; cousins, Maurice and Omega Williams; Chickasaws can access the ter of Dorothy Sliger, of Ada, grateful for the generosity of Parker, and Emma Jo Phelps; uncles, Kendal Knight and Aus- Customer Service Survey William Underwood, of Wash- the Chickasaw Nation is assist- Linda Williams; JoDe and Coo- tin Connor; great-uncles, Shan- through the tribal website at ington, Ben Litzinger and the ing her in her pursuit of her per Stewart; Judy Scott; Val- non Cagle and Corky Acosta; www.chickasaw.net. The sur- late Kay Litzinger, of Washing- education. Her family is proud erie Taylor; Shelia and Carson great-aunts, Deborah Williams, vey seeks input from citizens ton, the late Jack and Jackie of her dedication, hard work Timmons; Julie and Savannah Lisa Cagle and Bennie Acosta; regarding tribal programs, ser- (Barbara) Griboski, Phyllis and accomplishment. Claxton; and Mary Lockwood. cousins, Skyler Cagle and Leah vices and customer service. Benton, of Hugo, Okla., Paul Happy 1st Birthday Saylor Lewis. Sending gifts were By- After completing the survey, and Beverly Loftin, of Sapulpa, Dianne ron, Regena and Cade Frye, enter the giveaway. The $100 Okla., the late James Gurry, Jr., You are such a blessing to us Karlos, Brandy and Kody Argo will be given away each quar- James Gurry, Sr., of Del City, and we love you so much ! and aunt Brittney Knight. ter. Winners will be announced Okla., Nadine Hill, of Muskogee, Love, Mommy and Daddy Happy 2nd Birthday Alex! in the Chickasaw Times. Okla., and the late Jack Hill. February 2010 news from our people chickasaw times 13 Chickasaw student achievements

Mark Chesnut, an offensive Mr. Frizell is a 2005 graduate al practice in hospitals, clinics, lineman for the Oklahoma of Llano (TX) High School. public health agencies and food State University Cowboys, was His plans are to continue his service management. named to the 2009 All-Big 12 education to earn a master’s Miss Harp maintained a 4.0 Conference Academic First degree in Marine Science. grade point average during her Team. Mr. Chesnut was one of Mr. Frizell appreciates the fi- master’s course work. Upon six OSU players named to the nancial assistance he received completion of 1,320 supervised team. from the Chickasaw Nation practice hours, she will receive To earn a place on the aca- that helped him achieve his a certificate of completion from demic team, players must educational goals. the College of Medicine, Mayo achieve a minimum 3.2 grade School of Health Sciences. She point average. will then take the professional Rebecca Bowyer Mr. Chesnut was an All- registration examination ad- State player at Miami (OK) ministered by the American High School and an academic Dietetic Association. Bowyer graduates All American at Northeastern Miss Harp is the daughter of Oklahoma A&M University pri- Randy and Margarette Harp, from Sam Houston State or to moving to OSU. Lori Harp of Ada. She has a brother, Matt He is the son of Chuck and Harp. Rebecca Lynn Bowyer is a Shirley Chesnut, of Miami. He Harp begins dietetics She is the granddaughter 2009 graduate of Sam Houston is the grandson of Shirley (Peg- Lindsay Grisham of Virgie Leader and Clarence State University, Huntsville, gy) Love Murphy and the great- internship at Mayo Clinic Leader and the great-grand- Texas. She is the daughter of grandson of original enrollee Grisham named to daughter of original enrollee Ronald and Wyoma Bowyer, of Frank Criner Love. A Chickasaw student has Johnson Leader. Sealy, Texas. Dean’s, Chancellor’s rolls recently been named to an in- She is the granddaughter ternship program at an inter- of Robert and Shelby Bowyer, A Chickasaw student has re- nationally-recognized medical of Sutton, W. Va., and Ruby cently been honored on both clinic. (Gorrell) Thomas, of Barber- the Dean’s List and Chancel- Lori Harp, of Ada, Okla., in ton, Ohio and the late Charles lor’s List at the University of January began her internship Thomas. Arkansas. with the Mayo Clinic in Jack- Miss Bowyer graduated Dec. Lindsay Grisham, of Cabot, sonville, Fla. Miss Harp was 19, 2009 with a bachelor of sci- Ark., was named to the Uni- one of three students selected ence degree in Mathematics versity of Arkansas J. William for the eight-month dietetics with a minor in Photography. Fulbright College of Arts and internship at the Mayo School She currently works as an Sciences Dean’s List for the Fall of Health Sciences in Jackson- analyst for the Office of Insti- 2009 semester. The Dean’s List ville. tutional Research and Assess- recognizes the top 10 percent The Mayo Clinic in Jack- ment at Sam Houston State Uni- of students in the Fulbright sonville is a comprehensive versity and is pursing a master College class. medical facility. It supports of science degree in Statistics. Tony Frizell Miss Grisham was also advanced programs in medical Miss Bowyer wishes to thank named to the University of education and research. Cody Reynolds the Chickasaw Nation for the Frizell graduates from Arkansas Chancellor’s List. Miss Harp is a 2009 graduate financial support through the Students on the Chancellor’s of the University of Oklahoma Navy Petty Officer in years and the opportunity that Texas A&M-Galveston List have attained a perfect 4.0 Health Science Center’s College is in her future. grade point average. of Allied Health. She earned a Rescue Swimmer School Tyler Frizell is a 2009 gradu- She is the daughter of Don master’s degree in dietetics ate of Texas A&M University at and Kristina Grisham, of from OU. A Chickasaw has complet- Galveston. He is the son of Jeff Cabot. The Mayo internship pre- ed several levels of U.S. Navy and Toni Frizell, of Austin. pares students for profession- training and is now engaged He is the grandson of Loretta in rescue training. Frizell, of Paoli, Okla., and Don Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody and Claudine Tally, of Snow, Indian high school students with interest in Reynolds, USN, of Ardmore, Okla. Okla., is currently training in Mr. Frizell graduated Dec. 19, health care, research can apply for summer event Rescue Swimmer School in San 2009 with a bachelor of science Indian high school students be hosted on the campus of Diego. He will complete his degree in Ocean and Coastal with an interest in health care George Washington University training in about two months. Resources. He also achieved or medical research can now in Washington. He is also engaged in Re- certification as a divemaster apply for a summer youth ini- The Youth Initiative’s cur- placement Air Crew School. and has enjoyed participating tiative in Washington, D.C. riculum is designed to prepare Petty Officer Reynolds com- in research dives in the Gulf The Association of Ameri- high school students for admis- pleted basic training and of Mexico and cavern diving in can Indian Physicians is now sion to college and professional Air Crew School in 2007, fol- Mark Chesnut Mexico. accepting applications from schools, as well as for careers lowed by Aviation Warfare “A” While at A&M-Galveston his Indian and Alaska Native stu- in health and biomedical re- School. Chesnut makes Big 12 activities included Check-In dents ages 16 to 18. Students search. Petty Officer Reynolds is the Crew, volunteer work at the accepted to the 13th Annual The application deadline is son of Michelle Patterson, of academic first team Galveston Boys & Girls Club, Patty Iron Cloud National Na- April 16. Roswell, N.M. His grandparents attending Aggie football games tive American Youth Initiative To apply, access the website are Sonny and Norma Prince, A Chickasaw college football and working as a lifeguard su- will receive full scholarships to application at http://www.aaip. of Pontotoc, Okla., and Doyle player has recently been named pervisor at Schlitterbahn Water the June 19-27 event. org/?page=AAIPStudents (Sonny) and Ann Reynolds, of to his league’s academic team. Park for four years. The Youth Initiative will Ardmore. 14 chickasaw times news from our people February 2010 Burkharts celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary in Marietta

of the County Fair Board. Mrs. Burkhart is of Chickasaw Indi- an ancestry. Her mother Dora Souse Sanders, her grandmoth- er and her great-grandmother were all original enrollees. George and Anna Lee both have served as workers on the Election Board at Bomar and at Shady Dale and are members Bob and Mary Lou Nichols of the First Baptist Church in Marietta. As recognition of their service to the community Nichols celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary they served as Marietta’s 1992 Bob and Mary Lou Nich- The Nichols’ have three Frontier Days King and Queen. ols of Pauls Valley, Okla., cel- daughters, Sandra Strickland, They are the parents of six ebrated their 65th wedding and husband Doug, of Pauls children, Elizabeth Cooke, who anniversary, Feb. 6, 2010. Valley; Barbara Tolleson, died in 2006; Vanda Harvey of The couple was married Feb. 6, and husband Don, of Wind- George and Anna Lee Burkhart Allen, Texas, Gary V. Burkhart 1945 in Palm Beach, Fla., while sor, Colo.; and Cindy Alex- George Van and Anna Lee Lodge #876; Charter Member of of Marietta, Karen Jean who both were serving in the U.S. ander, and husband Dean, Burkhart celebrated their 70th Scottish Rite Consistory, Lub- died in 1949, John Burkhart Coast Guard. Mr. Nichols was of Mustang, Okla. The Nich- wedding anniversary Dec. 3, bock Texas, Noble of the Mystic of Kemp, Texas, Rick Burkhart on anti-submarine warfare ols have 10 grand children 2009. They were married De- Shrine, Maskat Temple, Wichita of Conroe Texas., and an ad- duty, and Mrs. Nichols was and 15 great-grandchildren. cember 3, 1939 in Marietta, Falls, Texas, Honorary Member opted daughter, Sue Berry of a teacher/instructor for the Mr. Nichols is the son of origi- Okla. of Khiva Shrine Temple, Ama- Allen. They also have eight women in the Coast Guard. nal enrollee Joe B. Nichols. Mr. Burkhart, son of Love rillo, Texas. He is of Cherokee grandchildren, 18 great-grand County pioneers E.I. (Ira) and Indian ancestry. children and one great-great- Ellie Burkhart, was born Feb- Anna Lee Burkhart, daugh- grandchild. Havern family ruary 17, 1918 at Bomar. He ter of Henry and Dora Sand- They are most proud of the served in the U.S. Navy Seabees ers, was born at Eastman, Au- continued tradition of the fam- during World War II and follow- gust 19, 1920. Mrs. Burkhart ily serving the country in the ing his discharge was employed is a past member of the Shady military. Son, Gary Vance Bur- by Shell Oil Company. During Dale Home Extension Group khart, served in Vietnam in the his employment with Shell, and Busy Bee Home Extension U.S. Navy, grandson Christo- The Burkharts lived in Odessa, Group. She has been honored pher James Harvey is currently Texas, and Chillicothe, Texas twice as Homemaker of the serving in the U.S. Army and before returning home to Love Year in, 1985 and 1991, and has just completed his second County. Citizen of the Year in 1997. She tour in Iraq, grandson Jessie Since his return Mr. Burkhart served as president of the Love Gipson serving in the U.S. Ma- has enjoyed being a farmer, County Extension Homemak- rines Corps. has just completed rancher and carpenter. He is ers Council and in 1990 was an assignment in Guantanamo From left, Blake Havern, Dominick Havern, Logan Havern, Derek Havern, Justin a member of American Legion presented a 50-year Member- Bay and is being deployed to Havern, Kendall Havern. Chickasaw Havern families met in Grapevine, Texas to and VFW; past commander of ship Pin and Certificate at the Spain; and newly great-son- celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at The Great Wolf Lodge. Blake, Logan and McGee Henry American Legion State Convention. She was also in-law, Noah Evans, served Justin Havern are the children of Chris and Amy Havern, of The Woodlands, Post #302, Chillicothe; Past a member of the Ardmore Quilt four years in the U.S. Marines Texas. Dominick, Derek and Kendall Havern are the children of Jeff and Yuki Havern, of El Reno, Okla. All six are the grandchildren of Tim and Amanda Havern, of El Reno. Master of Chillicothe Masonic Guild and served as a member Corps.

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Written by Carolyn Harris ent objects to enhance the piece the Healing Hands initiative, The year was 1959, when Mom and Dad first met. or convey a certain feeling,” she Mini-Festivals at area schools The place was Princess Drive-In and it gets better yet. said. “It can really make the art and Chickasaw Summer Arts In the next year they tied the knot, and pledged their vows more approachable and relat- Academy. forever. able to the viewer.” For more information about Now fifty years have come and gone, and they are still together. In her role as Art Instructor the educational art programs Most of the time while we were young, Dad’s work took him for the Chickasaw Nation, she offered by the Chickasaw Na- from home. serves as instructor for many tion Division of Arts and Hu- Mom took over raising us, teaching us right from wrong. programs offered by Arts and manities, call (580) 272-5520. Some nights when Dad would come home late, tired from his Humanities. These include A Contributed by Carrie Buckley, tribal long run, Saturday Art Program (ASAP), media relations. He would wake us up and off we would go, for family time and fun. Dad would head for Jack-in-the-Box, those tacos we adored, Spending time together, who could ask for more? Elizabeth Swearingen The years rushed past, where did they go, with four kids of Counseling now available in Oklahoma City their own. New Chickasaw Nation Art And in a few shorts years, seven grandkids came along. Instructor Elizabeth Swearin- Ms. Barchers is a Licensed Now it’s time for great-grandkids, there are three to date, gen hopes to raise awareness Marriage and Family Therapist, And they just re- about the culture and art forms receiving a master’s degree in ceived the news, of the Chickasaw people and Marriage and Family Therapy another is on its way. about the importance of using from Abilene Christian Univer- Sometimes we’ll hear art in education. sity in 2006. a voice or words they “I love showing students Her experience includes pro- may have said, something new or a new pro- viding therapy for families That left a deep im- cess of thinking about things,” whose children have been in pression of values in she said. state custody and providing our heads. A 2003 graduate of East Cen- individual, couples, family and No child could be tral (OK) University, she has group therapy. more proud of the Clyde and Betty Souther, 1960 taught various forms of art at Counseling is offered free of love our parents Pontotoc Technology Center, charge to all Chickasaw citi- share. Murray State College and the zens and other Native Ameri- No matter what ECU’s Continuing Education Julie Barchers cans, or anyone who impacts wrongs we did in and Community Services. the lives of Native American life, they were always Swearingen began her love The Chickasaw Nation Office children, including tribal em- there. for art an early age. As a mili- of Strong Family Development ployees. So as you celebrate tary kid during the Gulf War, is pleased to announce the ad- Two full-time program thera- today, your love is one she had the opportunity to live dition of Julie Barchers to its pists are located in the Ada of- of a kind, in Germany for three years counseling staff. fice. Thanks to Princess during elementary school. Ms. Barchers works in Okla- For scheduling please call Drive-In and 1959! Clyde and Betty Souther, 2010 “Everything was so ornate,” homa City. Counseling ap- the Chickasaw Nation Office of she said. “I also had the oppor- pointments are now available Strong Family Development at Clyde and Betty Souther were saw enrollee, Mattie Hardwick. tunity to visit incredible muse- Monday through Friday at 4005 580-436-1222. married, February 19, 1960 at Clyde and Betty currently re- ums and see works by promi- NW Expressway, Suite 610 in Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media Houston, Texas. side in Fayetteville, Texas with nent artists.” Oklahoma City. relations. Betty Souther is the grand- their fifth “child,” their yorkie- Personally, she enjoys tex- daughter of original Chicka- poo – Tinkerbell. tiles and mixed-media pieces. “I like that you can use differ- Bailey to play at Southwestern Barracudas win title

Barracuda team members from left, Dakota Jesse, Trejan Blue, Billy Wall, Darian Davis, Austin Lambert and Cayman Bailey Bell recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Southwestern Watkins. The boys won the 9-10 boys title at the Warriors Showcase Shootout Nov. 27-29 in Henryetta, Okla. A total Oklahoma State University, Weatherford. Bailey is a citizen of the Chickasaw of 73 boys’ and girls’ teams competed in the tournament. The Shootout hosts young Native American all-star players Nation and currently a senior at Weatherford High School. Pictured from left, in an affordable, family event. Brent Bell (father), Bailey Bell, Lezley Bell (mother). Back row from left, Mary Lantz (grandmother), Breanne Bell (sister), Southwestern coach Garrett Smith, and Brooklyn Bell (sister). 16 chickasaw times February 2010 Chance Brown desired to express appreciation Young Chickasaw artist presents work to first family group. Cravatt took it to a meeting with Jodi Chance was motivated to create the Eillette, an Indian Affairs/ White House original work as a liaison and pre- way to express his sented it to her. gratitude to the new B r o w n w a s president. thankful for the He worked on connection and the 18”x24” piece for the trip. for about a month, He has received had it matted his “Presidential and framed and Thank You” in wrapped in brown the mail late De- paper for the 20- cember. hour bus ride to “I was amazed, Washington. A thank you note from President and Michelle he said. “I did it as a way Obama to Chickasaw Chance Brown. “I thought it to show apprecia- was going to be tion to Obama, said the 19-year-old. anything except a letter of acknowl- “I felt it was an opportunity that was edgement. I couldn’t help but get excit- not going to happen again.” ed, and I am glad my dog didn’t chew Art work Chance Brown created for President Chance Brown with the Presidential thank you The election of 2008 was Brown’s it up.” Obama and his family. Brown, of Ardmore, note and some of his art work. first opportunity to exercise his right “He was so anxious to hear some- recently received recognition for his gift to the to vote and he cast his vote for the cur- thing, and when he called me at work. I White House. Chance Brown, a graduate of the rent president. am so proud of him,” said his mother, Chickasaw Nation Chikasha Apichi Ikbi Chickasaw Nation Youth Specialist Peggy Brawley. (Creating Chickasaw Leaders) program, Kevin Tiger worked as Brown’s advisor The text of the note reads: “We would recently received a thank you note in in the program for the past year and like to extend our deepest thanks and the mail. engaged his Washington connections appreciation for your generous gift. It What made the note unique was the to ensure the art was delivered to the is gratifying to know that we have your sender - the President and First Lady of White House. support. As we work to address the About Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi the United States. Tiger’s cousin, Matthew Cravatt, a great challenges of our time, we hope The Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi Program President Barack Obama and first Chickasaw citizen from Davis, Okla., you will continue to stay active and in- is for Chickasaw high school students lady Michelle Obama sent Brown, a now works for the Department of Inte- volved. Again, thank you for your kind who demonstrate a desire to learn about Dickson, Okla., native, the expression rior in Washington. gift.” their tribe and become tomorrow’s lead- of gratitude for a color pencil depiction “I did everything in my power to The letter is signed by President Ba- ers. he created. make sure it got there,” said Tiger. rack and Michelle Obama. The one-year process provides stu- Brown brought along the large por- One afternoon during the trip, Tiger Brown is an art student at the Ard- dents the opportunity to explore career trait of the president when be traveled carried the art work on the metro sub- more Higher Education Center in Ard- choices, learn leadership qualities and by tribal bus last summer to Wash- way to downtown Washington, where he more, Okla. characteristics, and study Native Ameri- ington, D.C. with the youth leadership met Cravatt and delivered the art. Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media relations. can culture, ethics, and other topics. Youngsters enjoy Lazer Zone during Winter Lock-In More than 100 young people offered a range of fun activi- ally liked the competitions that flocked to the annual Winter ties including bowling, laser we had. There really isn’t any- Lock-In at Lazer Zone Family tag, black light mini golf, and thing NOT to like by them hav- Fun Center, in Ada, January batting cages. ing it at Lazer Zone,” he said. 8-9, with a mission: to stay up Lazer Zone is an entertain- Bailee McCurdy is a two- all night and play fun games. ment facility owned and oper- time lock-in veteran. The Ada Hosted by Chickasaw Nation ated by the Chickasaw Nation. 11-year-old said she liked to Division of Youth and Family Approximately 120 young play lazer tag and stay up all Services, the overnight event people from around the area night with her friends during attended the annual event, in- the all-night event. cluding 41 tribal martial arts Avery Logan, said “I like the students, who conducted a arcade, and I like the free lazer demonstration during the eve- tag, that’s my favorite part.” ning. Avery was attending the “It was a very successful event for the second time with event and the kids who attend- his friend Brandon Stephens. ed had a great time,” said event “He fell asleep last year but I coordinator Matt Folsom. stayed up,” Avery said. The event provides Chicka- The Winter Lock-In is one of saw youth a chance to get to several events hosted each year know each other and have a by the Chickasaw Youth Servic- great time. es department. Chase Horton, of Ada, has at- For more information on this Bailee McCurdy, of Ada, enjoys the tended the lock-in for the past or other events, contact the de- Chickasaw Nation Winter Lock In five years. partment at (580) 436-2603. conducted last month at Lazer Zone “I liked it better this year Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media Ada residents Jayson Morgan, Avery Logan and Brandon Stephens, from left, Family Fun Center in Ada. than all the years before….I re- relations. have fun at the annual Lock In. February 2010 chickasaw times 17 Chickasaw citizen named to National Indian Gaming Commission

Affairs in the New Mexico Attorney supportive of all my endeavors,” she sity and a law degree from American General’s Office and her previous role said, adding Gov. Anoatubby is re- University, Washington, D.C. as General Counsel for the Pueblo of spected not only in Indian Country, but Ms. Cochran and her 9-year-old son Pojoaque. nationwide. recently moved from Santa Fe, N.M. to “My career as a public servant has Gov. Anoatubby said he was the Washington, D.C. area. included work for tribal and state gov- pleased “to see our Chicka- She is the daughter of Karen (Milligan) ernments, so this will be my first op- saw people achieve success. Ryland, granddaughter of Raymond portunity to serve the federal govern- Ms. Cochran has distinguished herself Milligan, and great-granddaughter of ment, Ms. Cochran said. during a wide-ranging legal career. the late Caroline Milligan, an original “Gaming is unquestionably a vital “We believe she is well-prepared to as- enrollee. component of tribal economies, which sume this important position of public Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media relations. is one reason that I am so excited about service.” this opportunity. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), a Chicka- “I understand the impact of gaming saw citizen said, “I am very encouraged About the National Indian to a tribal community,” she said, refer- by Commissioner Cochran’s broad ex- ring the success of the Chickasaw Na- perience in Indian affairs, particularly Gaming Commission tion. her understanding of the importance of As an independent federal regulatory The success of the Chickasaw Nation, the gaming industry in Indian Country. agency of the United States, the National she said, “is amazing.” And I am also very proud to see a fellow Indian Gaming was established in 1988. “My hope is future generations will Chickasaw succeed in any field. I look The Commission is made up of a three- Steffani A. Cochran know no difference.” forward to working with her to advance member panel. Ms. Cochran said the tribe’s success the interests of tribal gaming, and by The Chairman is appointed by the A Chickasaw citizen has joined the can be attributed to “forward thinking extension, all of Native America.” President and must be confirmed by National Indian Gaming Commission. leaders who stick to long term objec- Ms. Cochran was nominated for the the Senate. The Secretary of Interior ap- Steffani A. Cochran recently began tives.” post by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. points the other two Commissioners. serving a three-year term as Commis- The Oklahoma City native said she She joins acting Chairman George Skib- The Commission maintains its head- sioner of NIGC, the agency which regu- had received much support from the ine and Vice Chairman Norm DesRo- quarters in Washington, D.C., with re- lates the tribal casino industry. Chickasaw Nation and Governor Bill siers. gional offices in Portland, Ore; Sacra- Ms. Cochran has dedicated the past Anoatubby while pursuing her educa- Ms. Cochran holds a bachelor’s degree mento, Calif.; Phoenix; St. Paul, Minne- decade serving Indian Country, includ- tion and professional goals. from Oklahoma State University, a mas- sota; Tulsa, Okla.; and Oklahoma City. ing stops as Special Counsel for Indian “Governor Anoatubby is extremely ter’s degree from George Mason Univer-

Coats, toys, dollars and more donated to Indian children ing (CLEET), Chickasaw Nation Employees from the Chicka- tion with the All Nations An- Child Support Enforcement, saw Nation Division of Justice nual Pow Wow of Ada Society Chickasaw Nation Division of donated money and purchased committee, contributed three Treasury and Youth Services gifts for the Angels. The tribal bags toys for the children in staff, Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi Child Development staff “ad- the program. (Youth Leadership) members, opted” six families from the In December, the National and the Chickasaw Children’s Chepotta Himitta (Young Child) Wrestling Alliance of Oklaho- Village. program. Division of Treasury ma hosted a wrestling match in Conner said dozens of chil- employees donated 500 coats, Ada. The entry fee for the event dren benefited from the gener- CLEET staffers presented three was an unwrapped toy. osity of these groups. bags full of toys, tribal Youth The toy and coats were dis- “Overwhelming response far Services staff raised funds for persed among children in all exceeded our expectations,” residents of the Domestic Vio- programs. she said. “Support from the lence Shelter, and donated toys The Department of Family community and Chickasaw to children in the Chepotta Advocacy has five programs Nation employees far outpaced Himitta program. within the Division of Youth Some of the three bags of toys donated to the Chickasaw Nation Department previous year’s donations.” Child Support Services staff- and Family Services, including of Family Advocacy by the National Wrestling Alliance of Oklahoma, in Numerous tribal divisions ers donated toys and wrapped Indian Child Welfare Program, conjunction with the All Nations Annual Pow Wow of Ada Society committee. and departments participate them for a Christmas party for Foster Care and Adoption, The NWA hosted a wrestling match with an entry fee of one unwrapped toy. in the “Angel Tree” program the families in the programs Violence Prevention, Family each year. Angel Trees hold and Chikasha Apihchi Ikbi Preservation and the Chepotta ADA, Okla. - Christmas was and given to children in Chick- cards with children’s clothing members donated gifts for the Himitta Program. warmer and brighter for sev- asaw Nation Family Advocacy sizes and ages. Employees se- party and took and printed Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media eral Native American children programs, said Angela Connor, lect cards, then purchase and photos of the children with relations. thanks to the kindness of sev- Family Advocacy Department wrap clothing and other items Santa. eral Chickasaw Nation and director. for the “Angels.” Many additional tribal divi- Ada-area groups. Among the groups donating “It was amazing, said Ginger sions and departments partici- More than 500 coats and were the National Wrestling Al- Dunn, Chepotta Himitta Pro- pated in this year’s Christmas hundreds of toys were donat- liance and All Nations Pow Wow gram manager. donation programs. ed from several tribal depart- of Ada, the Council of Law En- “It was a very blessed holi- The National Wrestling Alli- ments and local organizations forcement Education and Train- day.” ance of Oklahoma, in conjunc- 18 chickasaw times February 2010 Over 100 Chickasaw boys attend drills Tribal Winter Baseball Camp attracts ‘Boys of Summer’

Several first-time baseball campers including Logan Jar- rett, of Ada; Toby Taliaffero, of Davis; and Matthew McAn- gus, of Pauls Valley said they learned new skills. “I learned to really hit a base- ball,” said Logan. Camp instruction focused on improving the fundamentals of hitting, pitching and fielding. Warm weather allowed camp- ers to practice fielding out- doors. In addition baseball funda- mentals, life skills such as goal setting, dedication and self- discipline were stressed by the coaches. Coaches at baseball camp included Zack Birth, Dave Mar- tin, James Martin, Ead Simon, Brad Miller, Chuckie Caufield, Keanon Simon, Shane Coker, Neb Brown, Tyler Gillium, Dusty Rowland, Micha Noland, Ty Rambo, a student at Moss (OK) Schools, practices his fielding skills during Ada’s Drew Elliott backhands a grounder during Chickasaw Nation Baseball Zack Crabtree, Danny Baldridge Winter Baseball Camp last month. Camp. and Leslie Wesberry. Many of the coaches had ARDMORE, Okla. - More than game from the pros during the 21-22 at Ardmore High School’s more you learn. extensive experience at the 100 young Chickasaw baseball seventh annual Chickasaw Na- indoor baseball facility. “They teach you a lot,” said college and professional level, players learned tips of the tion Winter Baseball Camp Dec. Coaches from several area the high school freshman including Caufield, an Ada high schools and colleges catcher. High School graduate, who is joined professional baseball Caleb McDonald, of Kingston, a minor league professional in players at the camp. The camp Okla., said he looked forward the Milwaukee Brewers organi- welcomes boys ages six to 18. to the camp every year. He has zation, and Drew Miller, a Latta A few, like Chickasaw citizen attended for the past seven alumnus, who plays in the mi- Leslie Wesberry, attended the years and plays shortstop. nors for the San Diego Padres. camp as players and have now Conner Kuykendall, of Beth- During the closing ceremo- returned to coaches. el, Okla., attended camp for the nies, Joseph Johnson, of Lone Wesberry is now a collegiate first time this year. Grove, Okla., and Austin Lam- player at Lon Morris College in The six-year-old said his fa- bert, of Coalgate, Okla., were Texas. vorite part of camp was hitting named top campers and re- “It’s pretty neat you get to be the ball off the tee. ceived gift certificates. the guy who helps,” Wesberry “The coaches are really cool, Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media said. “When I was younger I re- too,” he said. relations. ally looked up to these coaches and now I am the one who gets to give back to the kids.” Coach James Martin was one Uprising! of the coaches who tutored Wesberry. Woody Crumbo’s “You get to see the results of the camp,” Coach Martin said Indian Art about Wesberry and other for- mer high school players who Booksigning by Robert are now coaching at the camp. Perry, author of Upris- “It really makes you proud,” ing! Woody Crumbo’s In- he said. “(Wesberry) is a hard dian Art, is scheduled for worker and takes the game seriously, and he is still listen- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, ing.” March 7, 2010 at the Heard Martin played 10 years for Museum, Phoenix, Ariz. the several professional base- ball teams. Third-year baseball camp Dylan Harden, in front, and Taw Jackson Scaff, at right, both of Sulphur, Okla., veteran Ty Rambo said, “the A Chickasaw Press book about a famous artist! line up with other campers for fielding drills at Winter Baseball Camp. more you come (to camp), the February 2010 chickasaw times 19 Team USA members Monica Abbott, Vicky Galendo and Kelly Kretschman Coach Youth Camp Girls receive Olympic coaching at Winter Softball Camp

ARDMORE, Okla. - Chickasaw athletes learned fundamentals of softball from a trio of elite Team USA players during the Chickasaw Nation Winter Soft- ball Clinic, Dec. 28 and 29 at Ardmore High School’s sports complex in Ardmore. Team USA members Monica Abbott, Vicky Galendo and Kelly Kretschman offered tips, advice and words of wisdom to 103 fast pitch softball players. More than 100 Chickasaw athletes learned fundamentals of softball Team USA players Monica Abbott, Vicky Galendo and Kelly Kretschman during the Along with game fundamen- Chickasaw Nation Winter Softball Clinic, Dec. 28 and 29 at Ardmore (OK) High School’s sports complex. tals, the Olympic athletes cov- ered pitching, fielding and bat- ting techniques and stressed merous softball records. back and help young girls, she When asked how it felt to learn Area coaches assisting the the importance of a strong While playing for the Uni- said. from her softball hero, Monica Olympians included Micah No- work ethic and good habits. versity of Tennessee from “It’s nice to see their prog- Abbott, Shelby Alexander, a land, of Davis; Heath Gilbert, Abbott said young athletes 2004 to 2007, Abbott became ress.” pitcher, said, “It’s really cool. of Dickson; Chris Suddeth, of were impressionable and words the NCAA Division I Softball Because of chilly tempera- She taught me all of her new Lone Grove; and Marc Peters, of of encouragement could set all-time leader in career wins, tures, the clinic was confined stuff, and she’s really nice, Ardmore. them on the path to success. strikeouts, shutouts, innings to the indoor facility, but Gal- too.” Winter Softball Clinic is one “This can be it for them,” said pitched, games started and indo said the girls worked hard “It’s a great experience,” said of many of the sports, educa- the Olympic medalist, “and we games pitched. and played well. Pricilla O’Dell, a seventh grader tion and youth camps and hope to be motivating and in- She has received numerous She shared stories about play- from Maysville, Okla. clinics offered at no charge to spiring, because one person awards and accolades through- ing softball at a junior college, “Oh my gosh, I loved it, Chickasaw students thanks can change a young athletes’ out her career. working hard to play for the Shelby Smith, of Tishomingo, to revenue from tribal busi- life.” Galindo helped the players University of California-Berkley Okla., said at the conclusion of nesses. Abbott shared stories with with batting, fielding, running Golden Bears, and later the pro- camp. Contributed by Dana Lance, tribal media the young athletes about being form and speed mechanics. fessional Chicago Bandits. “I learned three new things.” relations. the younger sister of the fam- “Growing up, I did not have Like many of the girls at ily’s star athlete, and working an opportunity to go to camps, camp, her softball career began hard to eventually break nu- so it is great to come and give at age four. “It’s an honor and fun to Poet Laureate coach these girls,” Kretschman said. “Maybe they will take what they have learned over the past two days and someday we will see them on television.” Kretschman played at the University of Alabama and has been a member of three profes- sional softball teams. She stressed to the players they could achieve success with hard work. Kretschman grew up playing baseball with boys, and later switched to softball. Players ranged in age from nine to 18 and traveled from all over Oklahoma and Texas to attend the camp. Shelby Alexander was escort- ed to camp by her grandfather, Wayne Alexander. A Chickasaw citizen who re- sides in Love County, Mr. Alex- ander said he was impressed by the Chickasaw Nation’s ef- forts to offer sports camps to the youth. “This camp is really nice Oklahoma State Poet Laureate Jim Barnes conducted a writing workshop and Team USA member Vicky Galendo places her Olympic silver medal around for the girls and they are re- poetry reading at the McSwain Theatre in Ada last month. Barnes will be also the neck of Braxten Frazier, of Asher, Okla., during the Winter Softball Camp. ally enjoying it,” he said. “I ap- presenting awards to the winners of the Chickasaw Nation Creative Writing Galendo was one of three U.S. Olympians on hand to coach the girls in the art preciate what the Chickasaw Contest Saturday, March 27 at the annual Youth Arts Month Celebration hosted of fast pitch softball. Nation doing this for them” by Chickasaw Nation Arts and Humanities. 20 chickasaw times education February 2010 November and December 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients

DaeJon Jordan lish teacher Mr. Roy Deering. in karate and also loves theatri- Okla., is a December 2009 re- said Ms. Mayhue. “She is an all- DaeJon, son of Michael and “She is an outstanding and cal sword fighting. cipient of the Chickasaw Honor around student that does well Alyson Jordan, of conscientious student,” said “When I grow up, I want to Club Outstanding Achievement at all she touches.” Ada, Okla., is a No- Mr. Deering. “She is always play in the NFL,” said Nathan Award in Academics. Nevaeh is a straight A stu- vember 2009 recipi- smiling, friendly and courte- Tharp. Shania is in the eighth grade dent and is a member of the ent of the Chickasaw ous to others, making the day Garrick Harrison at Latta Junior High and was Chickasaw Honor Club. Honor Club Outstand- better for everyone.” Garrick, son of Garry and nominated by English instruc- Nevaeh’s hobbies include ing Achievement Katie enjoys playing basket- Vickie, of Ada, Okla., tor Roy Deering. gymnastics, cheerleading, Award in Academics. DaeJon Jordan ball and softball. She is a mem- is a December 2009 “Shania is a good student, a riding her bike, skating and DaeJon is in the ber of the Fellowship of Chris- rec ipient of t he hard worker and is one of the playing with her friends and fourth grade at Latta Elemen- tian Athletes and the president Chickasaw Honor most mature eighth grade stu- younger brother. tary and was nominated by of her FCCLA chapter. Club Outstanding dents I have had the privilege “I want to go to college to be- fourth grade teacher Ms. Carla “My goal in life is to work Achievement Award Garrick Harrison of teaching,” said Mr. Deering. come a teacher,” said Nevaeh. Husband. hard and give 100 percent in in Academics. “She is conscientious, thought- Amber Wright “DaeJon is a very motivated everything I do,” said Katie. Garrick is a junior ful and courteous.” Amber, daughter of David young man,” said Ms. Husband. “My future plans are to gradu- at Latta High School and was Shania likes playing basket- Wright and Karen “After finishing his work, Dae- ate and play college softball or nominated by coach and sci- ball and softball. She enjoys Carpenter, of Roff, Jon can be found reading a li- basketball.” ence teacher Jim Foster. hanging out with her friends Okla., is a December brary book and is very good at Lexi Sanchez “Garrick works hard in sci- and going to basketball and 2009 recipient of the managing his class time.” Lexi, daughter of Mario San- ence class and is very cour- baseball games. Shania is also Chickasaw Honor DaeJon enjoys playing sports, chez and Crystal Teal, teous to everyone,” said Mr. in the gifted and talented pro- Club Outstanding Amber Wright bowling, making music, sing- of Roff, Okla., is a No- Foster. “He is an asset to any gram. Achievement Award ing and playing games. vember 2009 recipi- class because of what he can “My future plans are to at- in Academics. DaeJon’s future goals include ent of the Chickasaw contribute.” tend OU Medical School and Amber is a freshman at Roff maintaining good grades and Honor Club Outstand- Garrick is active in the Ponto- become a doctor,” said Shania. High School and was nominat- making new friends. He looks ing Achievement Lexi Sanchez toc County Senior Division 4-H Nevaeh Smith ed by business teacher Ms. Jana forward to being a fireman, Award in Academics. Skeet and Trap Shooters Team Nevaeh, daughter of Malcolm Stewart. owning his own business and Lexi is in the eighth and enjoys hunting, fishing, Smith and Kara Berst, “Amber has been a pleasant having a nice family when he grade at Roff Junior High and NASCAR Racing, hanging out of Ada, Okla., is a De- addition to our student body,” grows up. was nominated by eighth grade with friends and auto mechan- cember 2009 recipi- said Ms. Stewart. “She works Devin Lyon English teacher Ms. Alicia ics. ent of the Chickasaw hard and always has a pleasant Devin, daughter of Bryan and Peak. Garrick’s future plans are to Honor Club Outstand- attitude and smile.” Leah Lyon, of Ada, “Lexi is an excellent student be an auto service technician ing Achievement Amber likes to play soccer, Okla., is a November and works hard to complete all and a paint and body repair- Award in Academics. Nevaeh Smith sing, dance, go to church, hang 2009 recipient of the assignments on time,” said Ms. man. He has the goals of work- Nevaeh is in the out with her friends and enjoy Chickasaw Honor Peak. “She quietly helps others ing with a NASCAR second grade at Latta Elemen- life. Club Outstanding when they need a little extra team or being a pro- tary and was nominated by “My future plans are to go to Achievement Award help.” fessional hunter. teacher Amy Mayhue. college and become a teacher,” in Athletics and Aca- Devin Lyon Lexi likes to go for walks, Shania Humphrey “Nevaeh is always looking said Amber. demics. play basketball, listen to music Shania, daughter out for ways to help others and Devin is a sophomore at Latta and hang out with her friends. of Chris and Stacie Shania is willing to share what she has Contributed by Brooke Tidwell, Public High School and was nominat- “I want to be a masseuse Humphrey, of Ada, Humphrey with any and every student,” Affairs ed by sophomore teacher Mr. and go to college,” said Lexi. Steve Stevens. “My goal for this year is to get “Devin has an outgoing, in- better in both basketball and quisitive and engaging person- math.” ality,” said Mr. Stevens. “She is a Nathan Tharp fine inspiration and role model Nathan, son of Keith and Lisa to her fellow students.” Tharp, of Fruitvale, Devin is involved in DECA, Texas, is a Novem- student council, softball and ber 2009 recipient of the Chickasaw youth leader- the Chickasaw Honor ship program. Club Outstanding “I plan to attend the Univer- Achievement Award Nathan Tharp sity of Oklahoma when I gradu- in Athletics. ate high school and hopefully Nathan is in the play softball for the sooners,” fifth grade at Grace Christian said Devin. School in Fruitvale, Texas, Katie Miller and was nominated by coach Katie, daughter of Steve and Charles Smith. Carla Miller, of Ada, “I have had the great pleasure Okla., is a November coaching Nathan Tharp,” said 2009 recipient of the Mr. Smith. “Nathan has been a Chickasaw Honor great asset to our team, from Club Outstanding his leadership and willingness Achievement Award to learn the game to showing in Academics. Katie Miller others how to give 100 percent Katie is a freshman on the field.” at Latta High School and was Nathan is a straight A student nominated by freshman Eng- that has earned his orange belt February 2010 chickasaw times 21 Chickasaw Foundation Scholarships deadline is June 1 The Chickasaw Foundation offers a ing. Bound Leadership Scholarship require clubs, societies, etc. variety of scholarships. Each year our The Chickasaw Foundation provides one letter from the Foundation’s Up- Proof of income application is offered in early spring educational assistance for students who ward Bound academic advisor that has Proof of acceptance to law school and and lists available scholarships along demonstrate excellence in academics, been working with the student. law school transcript with their criteria and amount. Scholar- community service, dedication to Na- High school and/or college transcript Eligibility: Eligibility requirements ship funding begins with each fall se- tive America and a commitment to (depends on classification) differ with each scholarship. mester and is dependent upon the avail- learning. Proof of enrollment for fall semester Deadlines: Deadline to apply is June ability of funding. Scholarship awards You Provide: (Depending on the schol- Typed essay describing long-term 1. Applicants will be notified by mid- shall be made payable directly to the arship) goals and plans to achieve them July if they are selected to receive the students’ designated college or universi- Two letters of recommendation from Copy of Chickasaw citizenship card scholarship. ty. Requirements and amounts for each a school official or instructor or CDIB (depends on scholarship) You may contact our office at (580) funding source may change during the Two letters of recommendation from Copy of Your Chickasaw Nation em- 421-9030 or send an e-mail to Chicka- course of a school year. a high school official or instructor who ployee badge holder [email protected] for any All scholarship applications must be is knowledgeable of your academic Copy of ACT/SAT scores information regarding our scholarships delivered or postmarked by the stated ability and character. Note: Applicants Proof of any honors, awards or or to be placed on our scholarship mail- deadline date to be considered for fund- of the Chickasaw Foundation Upward achievements, participation in any ing list.

Foundation Metal Mary K. Moreland & Chickasaw Foundation Chickasaw Foundation Mayhem Scholarship Daniel T. Jenks Student of the Month Upward Bound Recipient Scholarship Recipient Ms. Jaime Jones, a sopho- more at Roff (OK) Ms. Lashun Oakley has been Congratulations to Ms. Kait- High School, was se- selected as the Chick- lyn Mayner who has lected as the Chicka- asaw Foundation been selected the re- saw Foundation Stu- Metal Mayhem schol- cipient of the Mary dent of the Month for arship recipient. K. Moreland & Daniel December 2009. Lashun is a 2009 T. Jenks Scholarship. Jaime’s grade point Jaime Jones graduate of Latta (OK) Lashun Oakley Kaitlyn attends Gard- average during her High School and cur- ner-Webb University Kaitlyn Mayner freshman year was 3.85. She rently attends Okla- in Boiling Springs, participated on the academic homa State University. She is N.C., where she is majoring in team, and was a member of majoring in mechanical engi- education. BETA and the Oklahoma Honor neering and is a member of Kaitlyn volunteers at a home- Society. Chickasaw Foundation Upward Bound Students were recently honored for the OSU Foundation Board and less shelter once a month to Jaime participates in com- their contributions to the canned food drive. From left are Honor Hilton, Presidential Leadership Class. serve food to women and chil- munity service activities with Lucy Sanchez and Isis Hilton. Not pictured is Cheyenne Faulkenberry. Lashun was recently honored dren. She also coaches a bas- her church youth group. The as the volunteer of the year for ketball team for youth at no group roofed a house for an Chickasaw Foundation Up- Cheyenne Faulkenberry and the state of Oklahoma First charge and has helped orga- elderly lady and repaired the ward Bound students spon- Lucia Sanchez walked door- LEGO competition. She is a for- nize a community event called roof of the fellowship hall at sored a canned food drive as to-door to collect food items mer member of the Chickasaw “Team Impact” which arranged her church. a community service project. within Marietta. They were Nation Metal Mayhem 2352. motivational assemblies for six She also has participated in At the Dec. 12 meeting in Da- presented with award certifi- Lashun worked very hard to public schools and three eve- cleaning the gym at East Cen- vis, students delivered over cates for their contributions give back by volunteering in ning shows to the community. tral University following an 450 canned food items col- to the community service the FIRST programs this year. Her dream is to teach. She event. lected from their local schools project. She is the photography coordi- wants to make a difference in Jaime stays active in Upward and communities. Students also had the op- nator for the state robotics pro- the lives of children by being Bound by attending the many These items were donated portunity to hear Stephanie gram and volunteer referee at there for them and helping trips, workshops and summer to area food banks, families Scott, from the Chickasaw the State LEGO challenge. them to succeed in the world. sessions. in need, and community ser- Nation History and Culture vice organizations within Division, who presented an the Chickasaw Nation ser- exciting storytelling rendition vice area. Four Marietta High of Chickasaw history and cul- School students were recog- ture. Students also enjoyed a nized for their efforts in col- festive holiday dinner and lecting the items. exchanged gifts with one an- Honor Hilton, Isis Hilton, other during the meeting.

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continued Kerry Armstrong | from page 9 and of “making contact with With Galvan’s encourage- contains selected Chickasaw ing in Alabama and Mississippi. hours of research time to better some distant cousin who had ment, Kerry brought in cem- Nation-United States correspon- People thought Colberts living prepare or direct some people the data on all my genealogical etery records and records for dence from the 1790s to 1849. in the states (of the former trib- who he believed were serious dead-ends.” various prominent Chickasaw There are also tribal rolls and al homeland) had to be descen- and would follow through with He came away disappointed families, including Colbert, census information, entries in dants of James Colbert. “We their research. but didn’t realize until later Burney, McLish, and Love. “His family Bibles, and copies of the looked into it, and yes, there But now, and for the foresee- that he was “looking at an in- donations have amounted to most significant Chickasaw-U.S. were Colberts living there, but able future, sitting in front of novation that was still in its in- a genealogical endowment, treaties. they were not related to the the computer is too painful for fancy.” In the intervening two from which many Chickasaws Other material includes a let- Chickasaw Colberts. It was like Kerry. While he remains on “hi- years, he found that pertinent have benefited,” Galvan wrote ter from Chief Edmund Pick- saying every Armstrong in the atus” for however long, he says new material was being added in a 1995 tribute to him. She ens, the 1939 memoirs of Mary world is my cousin.” he has “no intention of shut- frequently. also noted that at the Chicka- Chisholm Cook, and copies of Kerry hopes people realize ting it down for good.” In fact, While this was helpful, Kerry saw Nation’s annual meeting, Chickasaw land sales in Missis- that what the Colbert compo- he recently paid the $72 annual thought he might speed up the Governor Bill Anoatubby had sippi from 1836-37. Kerry also nent of his Website contains fee to keep his Website on the process by creating and add- presented Kerry with a plaque posted the 1840 observations of are suggestions, not answers. Internet. He says he loves help- ing his own research source expressing the tribe’s apprecia- Malcolm McGee, who lived with “Researchers have to do their ing fellow Chickasaws who are to the Internet so data could tion for his contributions. and worked for the tribe from own work to sort out their fam- serious about tracing their In- be shared mutually. He started The repository where Kerry the 1760s through Removal. ily histories.” dian roots. posting information from Web obtained most of the records He also included the descen- In the past, Kerry was avail- It’s just that simple, Kerry sources but also records he had for his Website is the one in dants of James Logan Colbert, able to help. After he retired as says, and that challenging, sat- copied from repositories that he his own backyard, the National whose marriages with three associate district attorney a few isfying, and fulfilling. has visited. Archives’ Southwest Regional Chickasaw women produced years ago, he sometimes spent ***** He first visited the Chicka- Archives in Fort Worth. Stored generations of Chickasaw saw Council House Museum there are most post-Removal chiefs and other leaders. He Brain Injury Awareness Walk/ in Tishomingo about 1990, Chickasaw records. If you type told me this part of his Website and met Glenda Galvan, then www.chickasawhistory.com is intended to provide clues to Run is March 27 in Victorville director of the tribal library into your browser and click persons interested in Colbert The Brain Injury Awareness The event is organized by and archives. “Kerry stayed for enter, you will be greeted with genealogy. “Some research- Walk/Run and Blood Drive is Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc. The several hours collecting infor- Chokmah! and the Great Seal ers are too willing to accept or set for Saturday, March 27 in group’s mission is to support mation on his family tree from of the Chickasaw Nation (the adopt everything as gospel that Victorville, Calif. people who have sustained our archives. Before he left, he Chickasaw Legislature granted they read somewhere or find on Registration is $30 for adults brain injuries and to advocate asked if we minded if he pe- Kerry permission to use it sev- the Web.” and $15 for kids age 12 and for public policy that recogniz- riodically sent us items that eral years ago). A few years ago, Kerry says under. All registrants receive a es the challenges involved with could be added to our Chicka- chickasawhistory.com there was some misinformation commemorative t-shirt. brain injuries. saw collection.” The first research section circulating about Colberts liv- Check in begins at 8 a.m. For more information, con- in the West Beach parking lot, tact Lisa at (760) 946-2481 or 13229 Spring Valley Lake Park- Tanya at (760) 244-1600, or visit way in Victorville. The Walk/ www.brainstorming4us.com Run begins at 9:30 a.m. February 2010 chickasaw times 23

speaker. All Chickasaws and Christmas presents and with Northern Louisiana their families are welcome to Letter to Editor: Letter to Editor: restaurants closing because of Community Council attend. the winter storm. For information about future To the Editor: To the Editor: They stepped in and became Eighteen Chickasaw citizens meetings contact Vickye I am Patsy Howard. I am ¼ The family of Sam and the spirit of Christmas. They from the northern Louisiana Gordon at 1-866-466-1481. Chickasaw and granddaughter Shereena Starr would like to brought the children games, area met at the Atrium Hotel of original enrollee, Jane Gib- thank, Jezula Jonka, Joyce coloring books, juices and & Conference Center on Johnston County son. Bourke, Susan Friant, Jeanette snacks. They made arrange- December 12, 2009. I want to express my appreci- O’Flannagan, Alena Bailey, ments for the kitchen to make After introductions were Community Council ation to the Carl Albert hospital Nyokia Wave, Diana Holland, guest trays for us all. made and family history The Johnston County Chicka- staff, especially Dr. Cooper and Nancy (CNM), Pat (CNM), Cinda The kindness they showed shared, Mike Wingo from the saw Community Council con- the nursing staff who cared for (CNM), Dr. Smith, Ruth Kyle and the exceptional care they Chickasaw Nation Division ducted its monthly December me. I have been in the hospital (Dietary), and Steve Sawney (Di- gave to our daughter and of Housing and Tribal meeting at the community four different times and have etary) of the Carl Albert Indian granddaughter is something Development presented building in Tishomingo, Okla. been treated with the utmost Health Facility for going above we will always remember and information and answered A great time was had by all in care each time. and beyond the call of duty. some day we will be able to pay questions about home attendance. Good food, visit- I am proud of our facilities Also, with a speical thank you it forward. improvement loans, handicap ing, and the annual fund rais- and the staff who work there. to a close friend Summer Stick Carl Albert Indian Health accessibility grants and storm ing auction was a success. As a Chickasaw, I am proud of from the Chickasaw Nation. Facility and the Chickasaw Na- shelters. Auctioneer in training Mr. my heritage and our tribe as a Our daughter, Shelby had her tion can be proud to have em- Vickye Gordon from the Jerry Underwood did a fabu- whole. They take care of us el- first child a few weeks early ployees like this representing Chickasaw Outreach program lous job in selling our do- ders very well, while giving us due to complications December them. was on h a nd to m a ke nated items. The board es- dignity and pride. 23, 2009 at Carl Albert Indian Respectfully, introductions and answer pecially thanks Mary Nickel, I appreciate Gov. Anoatubby Health Facility. The baby (Shi- Sam Starr additional questions. Annette Tolbert, Pam Tolbert, and the Division on Aging for anne Alaine) was held over on Shereena Starr Refreshments were provided Kim Otis and guest who donat- all the programs that are in the 24th for observation. Due by the Chickasaw Nation. ed items, prepared food, and place for our families. to the weather we were not The Northern Louisiana attended the meeting. Thank you very much for let- able to travel back to Oklaho- Chickasaw Citizens will meet Hope all have a wonderful ting me express my gratitude. ma City the above mentioned again at 1p.m. on March 27, blessed New Year and see you Patsy L. Howard people found out that we had with Cody Reynolds from the At our next meeting February a 10-, seven- and six-year-old Genealogy Department as the 15, 2010. who would not be opening

CHICKASAW COMMUNITY COUNCILS and EVENTS For a complete listing of Chickasaw Nation camps, academies and other events visit www.chickasaw.net OKLAHOMA Linda O’Hagan, (405) 350-3311 KANSAS ADA Chickasaw Community Council of Wichita Ada Red Heart Fair and Fashion Show with PURCELL 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Luncheon Purcell Chickasaw Community Council Lynn Stumblingbear, (316) 945-9219 or Pam Harjo, February 20, (580) 436-3980 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (316) 393-0696 John Hobbs, (405) 922-3926 Chipota Chikashshanompoli (Chickasaw language club for children ages three TISHOMINGO LOUISIANA to 12) Johnston County Chickasaw Community Council Northern Louisiana Chickasaw Citizens February 27, (580) 272-5540 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Chickasaw Outreach 866-466-1481 Ann Fink, (580) 371-3351 Youth Arts Month Celebration NEW MEXICO March 27, (580) 272-5520 Elders Valentines Sweetheart Banquet New Mexico Chickasaw Community Council February 12, (580) 795-7355 Quarterly Meetings CONNERVILLE Vadare Cornelison, (505) 332-1776 Connerville Area Chickasaw Community Council ARIZONA 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Chickasaws of Arizona OREGON/WASHINGTON Tony Poe, (580) 421-4994 Quarterly Meetings Pacific Northwest Chickasaw Community Council Angie Ott, (480) 834-7309 Quarterly meetings KINGSTON Kim Factor, 503-819-3097 or Rena Smith, 503-543-7401 Chickasaws of Texoma Community Council CALIFORNIA 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Inland Empire/Desert Cities Chickasaw Community TEXAS Ruth McAdoo, (580) 564-6803 Council Chickasaw Community Council of South Texas Chickasaw Outreach 866-466-1481 San Antonio, TX Area Marshall County Chickasaw Community Council Michele Moody, (210) 492-2288 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Sacramento Chickasaw Citizen Connection Sarah Lea, (580) 564-4570 Chickasaw Outreach 866-466-1481 Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas Austin, Texas Area NEWCASTLE COLORADO 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Northern Pontotoc Chickasaw Community Council Chickasaw Community Council of Colorado Gene Thompson, (512) 258-7919 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Quarterly Meetings Todd Griffith, (405) 615-1303 Stephen Bingham, (303) 377-4637 North Texas Chickasaw Community Council Dallas/Fort Worth Area, TX OKLAHOMA CITY CONNECTICUT 3rd Saturday at 2:00 p.m. OKC Metro Chickasaw Community Council New England Chickasaw Citizens John C. Atkins, (972) 271-0692 1st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Chickasaw Outreach 866-466-1481 24 chickasaw times February 2010 Lt. Gov. Keel begins presidency of National Congress of American Indians

Johnson Billy, Paul Roan, Wes effective distribution of funds Hilliard and Todd Thomsen to tribal governments; improve- presented a citation of con- ment of tribal infrastructure; gratulations honoring Lt. Gov. and a legislative solution to Keel’s election and service. Carcieri v. Salazaar, the 2009 Many tribal leaders, includ- U.S Supreme Court ruling that ing Gov. Bill Anoatubby, attend- limits the U.S. Secretary of In- ed the event, as well as elected terior’s ability to take land into and appointed officials from trust for tribes. across the state. “We need to be active and “It’s a great honor to have the effective in achieving these support of these tremendous things for Indian people,” Lt. leaders and I look forward to Gov. Keel said. “Creating jobs, meeting the challenges and expanding health care, improv- making a positive difference on ing education and reducing LT. GOV. JEFFERSON KEEL behalf of the people of Indian crime will pay huge dividends Country,” Lt. Gov. Keel said. for Indian Country.” Chickasaw Nation Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel is flanked by Gov. Bill Anoatubby, The progress that has oc- During the November meet- right, and Choctaw Nation Chief Greg Pyle. The Lieutenant Governor was OKLAHOMA CITY - Chicka- curred in the Chickasaw Na- ing of tribal leaders in Wash- honored with a January reception by the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, saw Nation Lt. Gov. Jefferson tion, Lt. Gov. Keel said, provides ington, D.C., Lt. Gov. Keel in- tribal leaders and state legislators. Lt. Gov. Keel has recently been elected to a Keel was recently honored in a great foundation for advocat- troduced President Obama two-year term as president of the National Congress of American Indians. Oklahoma City by the Board ing progress throughout Indian and later had the opportunity of Commissioners of the Okla- Country. to talk with the president per- time when our concerns will hope and to believe we will se- homa Indian Affairs Commis- “The things we have accom- sonally. be heard,” Lt. Gov. Keel said. “I cure some great improvements sion. plished within our own tribe “I believe we have entered a think there is reason to have for Indian people.” Lt. Gov. Keel was recently give me much hope that we elected to a two-year term as will see great progress among president of the National Con- all tribes and peoples,” Lt. Gov. gress of American Indians. Keel said. “We are fortunate to Cooperative education grants open to Indian students The commissioners hosted have an insightful, caring and the reception for Lt. Gov. Keel active leader in Gov. Bill Anoa- National Center for Cooperative Education college or university? to honor his achievement and tubby, and I have had the good (NCCE) has announced cooperative education Majoring in Forestry, Soil Conservation, Range show support for his mission fortune of working together opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Management, GIS, Wildlife or Fisheries Manage- as NCAI president. with the Governor and partici- Natives. ment, Civil Engineering, Watershed/Hydrology, The commissioners present- pating in the nuts and bolts of Qualifying students can receive: etc.? ed a letter of commendation real change.” Tuition assistance - Up to $5,000 annually. And interested in exploring a career working to Lt. Gov. Keel. The commen- Lt. Gov. Keel set out the basic Paid work experience - Real world application with natural resources? dation stated, in part, that Lt. points of his plan for Indian of coursework. Were your answers all “YES”? If so, a coopera- Gov. Keel “has brought honor Country during a speech Jan. Competitive wages - While in school. tive education position may be the right choice to the Great State of Oklahoma 29 at the National Press Club in Tribal and BIA professional level employment for you. and Oklahoma’s sovereign na- Washington, D.C. He called for opportunities - After graduation. For more information, download the NCCE ap- tions.” restoration of the tribal land Are you an American Indian or Alaska Native plication form at http://www.itcnet.org/includes/ On behalf of the State of base; improved law enforce- college student: downloads/ncce.pdf. The application deadline is Oklahoma, State Sen. Susan ment; tax and finance equality; In good academic standing? March 5, 2010. Paddack and State Reps. Lisa investment in Indian children; Attending or accepted to attend an accredited Contributed by Joshua Rogers, Public Affairs

HORSESHOEING Shawn Williams (580) 622-2876: (580) 320-3125: (580) 622-3316 Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur Area Chickasaw Citizen

Chickasaw Citizen February 2010 health chickasaw times 25 Diabetes campers host reunion, discuss how to incorporate nutrition, exercise - and change The Chickasaw Nation

The Chickasaw Nation Dia- dental care, mental health, eye Get Fresh! Program Announces Classes betes Care Center conducted a care, foot care and stages of Diabetes Camp Reunion Janu- change. Ada Nutrition Services, 518 E. Arlington ary 15 in Ada. For questions about this February 9: 10 a.m. and noon The reunion provided a time event or the annual Diabetes February 11: 10 a.m. and noon of fellowship and continuing Camp, contact Shon McCage at For more information, call (580) 272-5506. education and support for past the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes attendees of the annual diabe- Care Center (800) 851-9136 ext. Ada Family Life/Wellness Center, 229 W. Seabrook tes camp. 82252 or (580) 421-4532. February 10: 10 a.m. and noon Participants took part in edu- February 11: 6 p.m. cation and wellness seminars Contributed by Karissa Pickett, Public For more information, call (580) 272-5506. related to nutrition, exercise, Affairs Ardmore Nutrition Services, 2350 Chickasaw Blvd. February 9: 10 a.m. and noon February 10: 10 a.m. and noon For more information, call (580) 226-8289.

Purcell Nutrition Services, 1530 Hardcastle Blvd. February 9: 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. February 11: 10 a.m. and noon For more information, call (405) 527-6967. These exciting cooking shows are free and open to the public and demonstrate healthy cooking for the entire family! Leave with recipes, nutrition education and new ideas to cook healthier ev- ery day! Classes offered on each day feature the same recipes during the times of availability. Shon McCage facilitates a group discussion during the Diabetes Camp Reunion. ‘Go Red for Women’ healthy hearts set for Feb. 20

In an effort to raise aware- saw Nation Community Center, will also be available. ness about the affects of 700 N. Mississippi in Ada. Those who are interested in heart disease in women, the Guest speakers will include reducing their risk for develop- Chickasaw Nation Division Dr. Darius Noble of Valley View ing heart disease should plan of Health and Valley View Regional Hospital and Dr. Tim- to attend this special event. Regional Hospital will co- othy Medcalf of Oklahoma Car- For more information, please host the “Go Red for Wom- diovascular Associates. contact Barbara Quinlan at en” Ada Heart Fair, Fashion Participants will receive ed- (580) 421-4533. Show and Luncheon from 9 ucational materials regarding Participants listen to guest speakers during the Diabetes Camp Reunion. a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb- women and heart disease. In Contributed by Karissa Pickett, Public ruary 20, 2010 at the Chicka- addition, free give away items Affairs Elder case manager Oklahoma Optical Oklahoma Optical is located at 1005 North ready to help you Country Club Road in Ada, Oklahoma. Are you a Chickasaw Elder A new showroom and large display area makes age 60 or older? Do you live finding the right style more convenient for cus- within the tribal boundar- tomers! Oklahoma Optical is open to everyone. ies? For more information, please contact Dixie If so, call Lori Dodson, El- Ernst-Phillips at (580) 332-2796. der Case Manager at 800-851- Located in the main lobby of Carl Albert Indian Health Facil- 9136 ext. 80110 for personal- ity, the Chickasaw Health Information Center (CHIC) is a free ized assistance navigating Full-time positions open at the Chickasaw online health information center for patients, family members the Health System. and staff. The center is equipped with Nation Health System computers and one kiosk with Internet The Chickasaw Nation Health System has full-time, im- access to the National Library of Medicine CNHS At-Large mediate openings within the tribal boundaries for quali- (NLM) databases. The goal of CHIC is to case manager fied medical personnel in the following specialties: assist patients in making informed health • 1 General Surgeon, Ada choices, and to encourage patients to ac- will help • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Ard- tively participate in their health care. The Are you a Chickasaw citi- more NLM website has information on medical zen living outside the tribal For details on any of the professional positions listed diagnosis, medications, prevention, the boundaries? Would you like above, please contact: latest medical research and published more information on Health Ronnie Shaw, Professional Recruiter medical articles. Also included is infor- System programs available Chickasaw Nation Health System mation on the “Speak Up” Program which to you? (580) 272-7272 [email protected] is a national campaign to encourage patients to be informed If so, call Amy Wampler, and take an active role in communicating with their health Services At-Large Case Man- Beth Campbell, Staff Recruiter care team. ager, at 800-851-9136 ext. Chickasaw Nation Health System 61097. Visit www.chicresources.net (580) 272-7320 [email protected] 26 chickasaw times February 2010 Stanley Smith, Chickasaw Speaker

by richard green | contributing writer Oral History mean-tempered woman we called the ‘battle axe.’ I Interviews and editing by Richard Green remember her yelling and screaming at me for mak- Homestead ing mistakes in English. Sometimes I’d confuse yes “I was born out in the country near Allen [OK] and and no, and she’d throw a chalkboard eraser at me. was raised by my grandparents [Esau and Viney Seeley (Stan smiles broadly, leaving the impression that some Smith] in a two-room log house. My parents [Kuton of his “confusion” might have been deliberate.) and Leona Shields Smith] had nine children after me. She would send me to the principal. Instead of beat- They were all born in the Talihina Indian Hospital, I ing me, he’d talk to me and I guess he was trying think, but they came to live with us in that log house, to help. I think he was part Indian and maybe could which had a big room for sleeping and a kitchen. I understand what I was going through, not knowing said, the family got a lot bigger, but our house stayed English so well. The other students understood that the same. (Stan laughs.) too, and they helped me with the language as much That house was on the 80-acre allotment of my oth- or more than the “battle axe.” At Gerty, I found I could er [maternal] grandparents Eddie and Ethel Johnson. make friends with just about anybody. They lived about a quarter mile away in a four-room Work house also on the allotment with my parents and Dad farmed about 20 acres, which produced a small my aunt and uncle who came to have 10 children of income, but he also did whatever work he could find. their own. Are you keeping all of this straight? (Stan In the fall, we’d all head out to western Oklahoma to laughs again.) So before all was said and done, there pick cotton for about a month. All day, every day. The were about 20 cousins living in those two houses on owner (of the land) had an old house near the cotton Grandpa Eddie’s allotment. patch and we’d bunk there with other families ‘til we It wasn’t unusual back then for two or three fami- had finished the work. We also gathered pecans and lies to be living together. And it wasn’t unusual for sold them, and worked on larger farms when they Chickasaw kids like me to be raised by their grand- were hiring. It [our livelihood] was always hand-to- parents, not their parents. Sometimes it was in keep- mouth. ing with Chickasaw tradition, sometimes not. Maybe I did chores every day before school and after- because I was the first grandchild, I was especially wards. One of my jobs was cutting wood for heat and Stanley Smith close to Grandpa and Grandma [Smith]. for cooking. About 30 percent of the allotment was I guess you could say they were strict about the woods. The rest was pasture and farm land. we heard an owl whistling from what sounded like a things that mattered, but they had their reasons, and By the time I was 12, Grandpa gave me a .22 [caliber long way off. But when we looked out front, it was sit- they would explain these things to us. Grandpa, espe- rifle] that I’d use to shoot rabbits and squirrels when ting on the gatepost. cially, had a way of talking to us children and coun- we needed to put meat on our table. I tell my grand- My cousin, who had a .12-gauge, put the dime in his seling us that a lot of adults don’t. kids (six of them), I said, we didn’t have running water mouth and blam! fired away. He hit it, but it managed I don’t recall him and Grandma telling us what you’d in that log house. Our ‘running’ water came from a to fly a little bit. We saw it go down by the garden. We call Chickasaw stories, but they did tell us about the pond that we built down in a draw to catch rainwater. got flashlights and went looking for it, but there was Trail of Tears, and how badly the Indians got mis- We’d haul water back for drinking and washing. We’d no sign. A day or two later, this old lady died, and I treated. Like being forced to leave their homes and bathe in the pond, too. wondered if the two things were related. I know that the government selling them spoiled meat. ‘Either get That seasonal work got me exposed, so to speak, to kitini never came back. poisoned or go hungry.’ Man, I hear somebody talking the wider world in Ada and Oklahoma where Chicka- Only Indian doctors with special powers would about it today, it still gets me mad. saw was not spoken. But I was still young and protect- know for sure. Bicey Walker [who lived at Kullihoma] School: Mission Impossible ed by the family. I was also exposed to some things, had God-given power. Everybody knew about her. She Until I went to first grade in about 1951, we spoke though, that I haven’t forgotten. My Grandpa used cured a lot of very sick people. It was said she could only Chickasaw. That first school was at Citra, about to like to eat at this one cafe on Main Street in Ada. get blood clots out of your system. And I remember a mile away [seven to eight miles southeast of Allen]. We’d walk in and go by a curtain that separated the hearing that women with stomach problems and fe- At that time, there were no buses, so we walked. It was whites from where the Indian and blacks were served. male problems would go to her. Bicey didn’t make a one-room school, grades 1 to 6, about 50 students, It didn’t bother me at the time, but when I was older, I house calls, I remember that. We [siblings and cous- total. I’d say 45 were Chickasaw and most of them like asked Grandpa about it. He said it [segregation] is not ins] were pretty healthy, and most of our illnesses me spoke only our language. The teacher was white just in Ada. It’s everywhere. were treated by Grandma. and spoke no Chickasaw. We had a few white class- Owls and Indian Doctors Once, though, my cousin Ruth Smith had a seizure. mates. I guess you could say that Grandma and Grandpa It was scary, man, watching her. My Grandma collect- So you can see that going to school was a new world, were our role models, mainly by what they did and ed some roots, boiled them, and gave the tea to her. man. Teacher up at the head of the class mumbling how they lived. They took us to Johnson Chapel every She never had another seizure. something, then he stops and looks around, meaning Sunday, all day, and we’d listen to scripture in Chicka- I didn’t know what roots she had used and years lat- he must’ve asked a question. Most of us are related saw and sing Choctaw hymns. They were Christian er I wished I did. After Mary Frazier and I got married, and we’re just looking at each other, smiling, hoping people who lived by the Golden Rule. But they also our second daughter, Briana, had a seizure when she we wouldn’t get called on. It was the weirdest thing! believed in bad omens, like kitini [owls]. Creeks and was one-year-old. She had a seizure, then another, and At first, we had no idea what he was saying, and we Seminoles called ‘em ‘shtiki-ini.’ We believed some bad another. The doctors in Ada and Oklahoma City put couldn’t speak English. When we’d get home, folks people could turn into kitini. All Indian people were her on medication, but she still had seizures. I went would ask us, what did you learn today? We’d just afraid of owls. If we’d be going somewhere, and see to my aunt Flora Perry and asked her, what were those start laughing. one perched in a tree, you had to stop right there and roots Grandma used that time? She didn’t know nor At the end of three years at Citra, I could under- wait for that owl to fly away. did any of the other elders. After many years, Briana’s stand some English though I still couldn’t speak it One time we saw kitini sitting on one of our fence seizures just stopped, and the doctors didn’t know hardly at all. But I said, that teacher didn’t drill us posts near the house. Grandma and Grandpa got an why. Just like they didn’t know why they started. much in English. And I believe this is the reason: You Indian doctor to come to the house. He told them Sequoyah hear people say Indians are dumb, even today some he could fix it [the threat]. First, he stuck a feather After Gerty, I went to school in Allen for three years still say it. Well, I think that’s what he believed, so over our front door, which would warn us when kitini and didn’t much like it. I couldn’t see any reason to why bother? would come around. He said to shoot it, but to first be there except for having fun with my friends. I My next school was in Gerty [OK] and almost all put this dime in your mouth. Well, sure enough, that knew English better but was more comfortable using of the students were white, and the teacher was a feather went to fluttering one summer night and then see stanley smith , page 27 February 2010 chickasaw times 27

continued Stanley smith: | from page 26 my own language. I told Grandma, ‘I’m gonna’ quit had to have an operation. To pay for it, he had to sell worked for different Ada companies, and for 14 years, school.’ She said, ‘No, you’re not. Over my dead body!’ his allotment near Chickasha [OK]. He was never the worked in the maintenance department at the Carl (Or words to that effect.) ‘You’ve got to learn English same again; he was in pain most of the time. It got Albert Indian Hospital. An unofficial duty there was and use it’. She used to say, ‘you’re gonna’ be in a dif- so he couldn’t lie down. In cold months, he’d sit over serving as a translator between elderly Chickasaw- ferent world—a white man’s world.’ by the wood stove, and I used to lay my pallet down speaking patients and the staff. I didn’t really understand that, though, until (ironi- by him so when he’d wake up saying he was cold, I During those years, many of those elderly Chicka- cally) I went to an Indian school. My grandparents had could add some wood to the fire. Then, he’d fall back saw speakers died, and in virtually every case, Stan very little income, and they wanted what was best for to sleep. (Stan tears up and is silent for a minute.) He noticed, their children did not speak Chickasaw. He me. So, they asked me if I’d like to go to an Indian went on that way until he died in 1968. didn’t raise his own children to speak the language, boarding school. I said I would not like that. But a so- (Where were your parents? I asked.) They lived in Al- which he calls a big regret. He says there were excuses cial worker came around and made the arrangements len at that time. I’d visit them from time to time. Once, that everybody offered: nobody was teaching their for me to go to Sequoyah in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I I told ‘em, I don’t know why you gave me up, but that’s children the language back then; people wanted to hated going, but within two weeks, I stopped thinking no problem. I still love you all. (Stan again falls silent save their children from problems learning English; about running away and was glad I was there. I stayed for a few moments, then clears his throat.) knowing Chickasaw wouldn’t get you a good job. In three years and graduated in 1965. One more thing I remember about Grandpa Smith’s retrospect, he says none of them seems to hold any You learn a lot at Sequoyah, but more than just land. From the way people talked, you couldn’t have water today. school subjects and even vocations, you learn to stand raised billy goats on that land allotment he sold to pay Stan thinks he knows every living fluent Chickasaw on your own two feet. I learned English well enough for his operation. But right after that, the new owner, speaker. He told me there are about 75, but he esti- that I was thinking most of the time in English. For the state, I think, drilled and discovered a big supply mates only about 45 speak the language every day. the first time, I wasn’t speaking Chickasaw every day. of natural gas. Since December 2005, Stan has had the opportunity to I spoke it periodically with Dwayne McClure of Ada Right after Grandpa died, I got drafted. I went to help revitalize the language by working for the Nation and with Choctaws who spoke Choctaw. There were boot camp at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and it was said as a staff member in the language program. Recently, several different words—they’d say ‘halito’ and I’d that 95 percent who made it through in 1968 were the program was upgraded to the Language Depart- say ‘chokma’ [hello]—but we understood one another shipped out to Vietnam. I figured I was going for sure. ment, directed by Joshua Hinson. because like the story goes, we used to be the same My thinking was, if I ever had kids and grandkids, As readers of the Times learned last July and August people. maybe they wouldn’t have to go fight wars. Instead, I in a series on language revitalization, Stan, among Two weeks before graduation, about seven of us had was ordered to West Germany, where I spent two years other duties, tutored Hinson twice daily in the master- to go to Oklahoma City for Army physicals. A bunch working on Army trucks. My buddies and I bought a apprentice program. He believes former apprentices were drafted right after graduation and wound up Volkswagen and on weekends, we liked to drive to Hinson and Chickasaw legislator Scott Colbert have in Vietnam. Some of them didn’t come back alive. A small towns, some as small as Asher [north of Ada]. I made great progress speaking Chickasaw, and that cousin of mine came back from Vietnam in 1965 and didn’t speak Chickasaw for two years.” they could be a bridge in the future to a new genera- he told everybody it was really bad. I don’t know why I Postscript tion of speakers—children who would learn Chicka- wasn’t drafted after graduation, but my grandparents When Stan returned home, he and Mary Frazier were saw in an immersion school. Stan smiles and says, “I think it was because their prayers were answered. married in 1970 and had three children, Shannon really hope to see it happen.” 1968 (Parnacher), Briana, and Chad. With the GI Bill, Stan Grandpa [Esau Smith] had gotten sick in 1961 and completed 80-plus hours at East Central University,

Dream of owning your own home? Need to Refinance? Want to make Home Improvements? CHUKA CHUKMASI is a secondary market home loan for Chickasaw Citizens and Chickasaw Nation Employees. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing & Tribal Development (CNDHTD) can help you with the financing as well as the down payment and closing costs. Through the Chuka Chukmasi home loan program, we offer Conventional, HUD 184, FHA and VA loans anywhere in the continental United States. REFINANCING: Did you know CNDHTD can loan up to 90% of the appraised value on your home? Closing costs may be rolled into the loan, if the appraisal is high enough. Appraisal fee must be paid up front. NEW CONSTRUCTION LOANS: Are you interested in building? If you have been approved for your 30 year permanent financing through Chuka Chukmasi, CNDHTD can provide an interim construction loan for you to build your home. Interim construction is available only in the State of Oklahoma. The interest rate is 5% and the term 6-9 months. During the construction phase, you will be required to make monthly interest payments on drawn borrowed funds. You will pay minimal closing costs on the construction loan at closing. Please call for further information. HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS: Do you want to make needed improvements? CNDHTD may be the answer. Maximum loan amount is $30,000.00. The interest rate is fixed at 5% and maximum term is 10 years. You must be able to qualify for the loan, must have fee simple title and cannot already have a 2nd mortgage on the home. Home must be your primary residence. You must pay closing costs at closing. This loan is available only in the State of Oklahoma. Work must be completed by a contractor. Call for additional details. GRANT FUNDS: Do you need help with down payment and closing costs? Chickasaw citizens may receive up to $3,000.00 to assist with down payment and/or closing costs when purchasing a home. You must be pre-approved thru the Chuka Chukmasi home loan program at CNDHTD for your financing. Refinances are not eligible to receive these funds. This is a one time grant. Call for more information. EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING: Employees of the Chickasaw Nation are eligible to apply for the Chuka Chukmasi home loan program thru CNDHTD. You must be pre-approved for your permanent financing through the Chuka Chukmasi home loan program. Employees may receive down payment and/or closing cost assistance in the form of a second mortgage loan. COUNSELING: Did you know that you can receive assistance with credit counseling, credit report clean-up, budgeting, loss mitigation and early delinquency intervention? Do you want to purchase a home but you know there are credit issues that might preclude you from purchasing right now? Did you know that we have a full time counselor who can work directly with you, one-on-one, to help you become mortgage ready? Maybe your credit is ok, but you just can’t seem to save enough money to get started with the process and need help with goal setting and personal budgeting. Please call Kyra Childers at (580) 421-8817 and let her help you now. Kay Perry THE CHICKASAW NATION DIVISION OF HOUSING & TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT Summer Stick Director, GML, CHEC HOUSING COUNSELING & LOAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Section Head, CHEC (580) 421-8856 (580) 421-8862

Johna Stringer PO Box 788 Kyra Childers Loan Counselor 111 Rosedale Loan Services Counselor (580) 421-8845 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 421-8817 28 chickasaw times in the legislature February 2010

Legislative minutes January 2009 resolutions CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE of Commissioners of the Chickasaw Housing Author- General Resolution $18,360.00, of which the REGULAR SESSION ity since August 11, 1999. This resolution approves Number 27-012 Chickasaw Nation would David Stout Building Governor Bill Anoatubby’s reappointment of Mr. Bill Natural Gas Pipeline receive $4590.00. This Ada, Oklahoma Johnson to the Board of Commissioners to fill a term Easement in Pittsburg easement will only allow December 18, 2009 of office beginning on January 23, 2010, and ending County XTO Energy to install an AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER on January 23, 2013. Explanation: This res- underground pipeline; Chairperson Holly Easterling called the meeting to A motion was made by Ms. Green and seconded by olution authorizes and there will be no above order at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Briggs to approve GR27-010. approves a natural gas ground appurtenances. AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL Members voting yes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, pipeline easement to be This easement was ap- Members present: Connie Barker, Holly Easterling, Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, granted to XTO Energy for proved by the Choctaw Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly the purpose of laying an Nation Tribal Council on Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Linda Easterling underground natural gas September 12, 2009. Briggs 10 yes votes pipeline. This easement Property Location: Members absent: Beth Alexander, Scott Colbert, Da- The motion to approve GR27-010 carried unani- would be located across McAlester Watershed vid Woerz mously. land jointly owned by the Pittsburg County, Okla- Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Ms. McManus concluded her report. Chickasaw and Choctaw homa Harold Stick, Sergeant-At-Arms, Robert Cheadle, Leg- LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Nations, known as the Use: Easement islative Counsel, Marilyn Coltz, Administrative As- Committee Chair David Woerz McAlester Watershed, lo- to XTO Energy sistant Mr. Woods gave the Land Development Committee cated in Pittsburg County, Presented by: Land De- Guests present: Wilma Pauline Stout Watson, Mike Report in the absence of Mr. Woerz. Oklahoma. At this time, velopment Committee Watson, Vicky Gold, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Ashley General Resolution Number 27-011, Authorization the land is wooded with Yes votes: Beth Alex- Large for Acquisition of Real Property in Love County no improvements. This ander, Connie Barker, AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s easement would be for a Katie Case, Scott Col- Invocation was given by Ms. Green. request to perform in-kind construction services, to term of twenty (20) years, bert, Tim Colbert, Nancy AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - No- include but not limited to site utilities, road comple- and would cover 3564.01 Elliott, Mary Jo Green, vember 20, 2009 tion, and property line clearing and cleanup,in order feet or 216 rods. In ex- Shana Hammond, Dean A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by to acquire and in exchange for real property, located change for the easement, McManus, David Woerz, Ms. Green to approve the minutes of November 20, in Love County, Oklahoma containing 3.25 acres more XTO Energy has agreed Steve Woods, Holly East- 2009. or less together with all improvements thereon, if any, to pay $85.00 per rod, erling Members voting yes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, in their present condition, ordinary wear and tear ex- for a total payment of Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, cepted. The Governor is authorized to request the Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly Bureau of Indian Affairs to place the property U.S.A. Easterling in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation after acquisition, if committee reports 10 yes votes such action is advantageous. The property is located Land Development Present: Beth Alexan- The motion to approve the minutes of November 20, near or adjacent to Exit 1 Thackerville, Oklahoma, Committee der, Connie Barker, Linda 2009, carried unanimously. River Ridge Development, to be utilized for storm January 11, 2010 Briggs, Katie Case, Tim AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS water infrastructure development needed to support Present: David Woerz, Colbert, Nancy Elliott, There was no unfinished business. the WinStar World Resort. Beth Alexander, Con- Mary Jo Green, Shana AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by nie Barker, Linda Briggs, Hammond, Dean Mc- LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Ms. Elliott to approve GR27-011. Mary Jo Green, Steve Manus, David Woerz, Chair Steve Woods Members voting yes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, Woods, Holly Easterling Steve Woods, Holly East- No report. Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, Committee of the erling FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly Whole Meeting Chair Linda Briggs Easterling January 11, 2010 No report. 10 yes votes HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT by The motion to approve GR27-011 carried unani- Committee Chair Dean McManus mously. General Resolution Number 27-009, Gubernato- Mr. Woods concluded his report. rial Reappointment to the Board of Commissioners EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Of the Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation, Chair Mary Jo Green Carla Miller No report. Ms. Carla Miller has been a member of the Board of HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Commissioners of the Chickasaw Housing Authority Chair Connie Barker Johnson Welding since July 11, 1996. This resolution approves Gov- No report. ernor Bill Anoatubby’s reappointment of Ms. Carla HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT Allen, Oklahoma 74825 Miller to the Board of Commissioners to fill a term of by Committee Chair Scott Colbert New Fabrication and Repairs • Corrals • office beginning on January 23, 2010, and ending on No report. Fences • Carports January 23, 2013. AGENDA ITEM #7 NEW BUSINESS (Comments Elvis Johnson A motion was made by Ms. McManus and seconded from Citizens) Owner/Chickasaw Citizen by Ms. Green to approve GR27-009. Mr. Woods reported the Election Rules and Regula- [email protected] Members voting yes: Connie Barker, Linda Briggs, tions Ad Hoc Committee met and there would be no (580) 310-0905 Call 24/7 Katie Case, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Mary Jo Green, amendments made to the election rules this year. Ms. Shana Hammond, Dean McManus, Steve Woods, Holly Green wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Chair- Easterling person Easterling announced the elders’ Christmas 10 yes votes luncheon and the various elder’s Christmas parties The motion to approve GR27-009 carried unani- scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday. mously. AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT General Resolution Number 27-010, Gubernatorial The Legislative Session adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Reappointment to the Board of Commissioners Of the Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation, Bill Johnson Mr. Bill Johnson has been a member of the Board February 2010 obituaries chickasaw times 29

very proud of his Chickasaw, She attended school at Carter Boise City, Okla. Together they Russell Calvin Cherokee, Creek and Choctaw Seminary in Ardmore, Okla., Raymond D. raised five children, Sandra heritage. and Chilocco School near Kan- (Kay), Karen, David, John and Brown, Jr. Mr. Harris was a U.S. Marine sas. Milligan Mark until her death in 1959. Corps veteran of the Korean She married Henry Roller He married Minnie Alden War. He retired from the Los Dec. 31, 1941 at Lindsay, Okla. Pearson and they were married Angeles County Office of Edu- Together they made their home until her death in 1997. cation and moved to Twenty- in Elmore City. He is survived by his sisters, Nine Palms, Calif., where he Mrs. Roller worked as a men- Ruby McKinney, of Ada, Ge- lived for the past several years. tal health care worker at the neva Ducote, of Madill, Okla.; He was involved in activities Pauls Valley State School and a brother, Jack Milligan and with the U.S. Marine Corps Griffin Memorial. In her spare wife Merle, of Carmichael, Ca- base, development of ordi- time, she enjoyed gardening, lif.; his children, Sandra (Kay) nance to control ORV activities quilting and Indian crafts. She Arnold, of Moore, Okla., Karen to protect the environment and was a member of the Eastern Ryland and husband Wallace, private properties of citizens. Star, Garvin County Home Ex- of Plano, Texas, David Milligan His latest project was the Sun tension and the Elmore City and wife Mary, of Oklahoma Circle for Sky’s the Limit ob- First Baptist Church. City, John Milligan and wife servatory being developed near She was preceded in death Karen, of Oklahoma City, and Joshua Tree National Park. by her husband, Henry Roller; Mark Milligan and wife Cherie, Russell Calvin Brown, Jr., He was heavily involved a daughter, Sheila Ann Roller; of Ada; his precious dog, Zack; died Jan. 6, 2010. Services were in Chickasaw West for many brothers, Bill Blackwood and Raymond D. Milligan died and numerous grandchildren, Jan. 9, 2010 at Downing & La- years. He was an accomplished Kenny Blackwood; two grand- Jan. 2, 2010. Services were Jan. great-grandchildren, nieces hey Mortuary West. sculptor, a teacher, history buff, children; and one great-grand- 5, 2010 at Memorial Park Cha- and nephews. Mr. Brown was born Dec. 1, and student of the Mayan Cul- child. pel, Oklahoma City. Interment A brave Chickasaw warrior 1943 to Bessie Young (Linton) ture. He spent years of study- She is survived by three followed in Memorial Park took his journey. The gates and Russell Calvin Brown at ing genealogy, tracing family sons, Jerry Roller and Clinton Cemetery. have opened for him to enter. Oklahoma City. ties to the Colbert, Johnson, Roller, both of Elmore City, He was born July 20, 1921 to No more pain, no more dialysis He moved to Kansas in 1961 McLish and Frazier families of and Randy Roller, of Norman, Richmon and Caroline Milligan treatments, no more doctors, from Oklahoma City. the Chickasaw tribe, Chisholm Okla.; two daughters, Phyllis at Ada, Okla. no more hospitals. Now he can He graduated from Cof- and Rogers family of the Cher- Roller, of Clearwater, Fla., and Mr. Milligan joined the U.S. stretch his legs and run again, feyville (KS) Junior College okee, the McIntosh family of Beverley Rankin, of Elmore Army and fought bravely in be free. Meet the loved ones and Wichita State University. the Creeks and Snedecore and City; a sister, Ethel Brooksher; World War II with the 10th Ar- that have gone on their journey Mr. Brown was a retired truck Wagnon families of Holland. seven grandchildren; 18 great- mored Division in the Battle before him. driver and retired driving in- He was preceded in death by grandchildren; and two great- of the Bulge. He received the structor from Wichita Area his parents; and a son, Kevin great-grandchildren. Purple Heart and the Bronze Technical College. Grey Harris. Condolences can be sent to Star. Upon his return from ser- He was a member of the Mid- He is survived by his wife, Pa- www.woosterfuneralhomes. vice he married Ruth Margo, of American All-Indian Center, an mela, of New York; a daughter, com All-American and was in the Noelle Harris, of Long Beach, National Junior College Football Calif.; sisters, Wanda Jo Rus- Hall of Fame at Coffeyville. sell, of Del City, Okla., and Jean 2009-2010 Tribal Legislature He enjoyed being outdoors, Okamura, of Joshua Tree, Ca- Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and loved his family and especially lif.; a nephew, David McGrath, phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator loved and enjoyed his grand- of Squaw Valley, Calif.; and a in your area. children. niece, Earlene Raines, of Mid- Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District He was preceded in death by west City, Okla. Seat # Seat # Seat # his parents; a brother; and a Mr. Harris was cremated and 1. Holly Easterling 1. David Woerz 1. D. Scott Colbert sister. his ashes will be interred at the 1722 Augusta Drive P.O. Box 669 P.O. Box 773 He is survived by a son, Chisholm Cemetery in Oklaho- Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73402 Sulphur, OK 73086 Trey Brown and wife, Tania, ma along with his mother and (580) 399-4002 (580) 235-3240 (580) 421-3425 of Wichita; a daughter, Shauna father in the near future. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Feather, of Wichita; four grand- He is greatly missed but in 2. Nancy Elliott 2. Connie Barker 2. Tim Colbert children, Nathan Russell, Clay- a better place on his spiritual 620 Ann 509 SW 7th Ave. P.O. Box 773 ton Russell, Mallory and Kay- journey back to the stars from Ada, OK 74820 Marietta, OK 73448 Sulphur, OK 73086 lee; a sister, Koleeta Kirkham, which he came. (580) 399-4374 (580) 272-4175 (580) 421-7242 of Newcastle, Okla.; and other [email protected] [email protected] relatives and friends. 3. Steven Woods 3. Katie Case 3. Linda Briggs 4736 Chickasaw Trail Catherine Roller 14368 County Road 3597 400 NW 4th Sulphur, OK 73086 Robert Lee Ada, OK 74820 Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 272-7270 Catherine Roller, of Elmore (580) 272-8385 (580) 272-7268 [email protected] Harris, Jr. City, Okla., died Jan. 10, 2010 [email protected] [email protected] at Pauls Valley, Okla., at the age 4. Dean McManus 4. Shana Tate Hammond Panola District Robert Lee Harris, Jr., 77, of 90. Funeral services were 5980 CR 3430 1606 Southern Hills Dr. Seat # died Oct. 21, 2009 after a long Jan. 13, 2010 at the Elmore City Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73401 1. Beth Alexander illness. He was born June 27, First Baptist Church with Dr. (580) 235-2651 (580) 235-1438 Box 246 1932 to Robert Lee Harris, Sr., Bruce McCray officiating. In- [email protected] [email protected] Achille, OK 74720 and Alla B Wagnon at Stratford, terment followed in Mt. Olivet (580) 272-7850 Okla. Cemetery, Pauls Valley. 5. Mary Jo Green [email protected] A descendent of Jesse Chish- Mrs. Roller was born Sept. 2000 E. 14th Place [email protected] olm of Chisholm Trail fame, 24, 1919 to Charlie and Emily Ada, OK 74820 and grandson of original en- (Loomer) Blackwood at Elmore (580) 310-4563 rollee Kate Lee Harris, he was City. [email protected] 30 chickasaw times obituaries February 2010 Sandra Lorraine Mary Jeannette Dorothy Neal Jimmy Douglas Anna Vaughan Pipins Noblitt Reed Snead Telford

Dorothy Neal Snead, of Ro- Jimmy Douglas (Red) Telford, swell, N.M., died Nov. 10, 2009 69, died Dec. 27, 2010 at Chick- at Eastern New Mexico Medical asha, Okla. A memorial service Center. Services were Nov. 12, was Dec. 30, 2010 at the Okla- 2009 with Dr. Hugh Burroughs homa City West Livestock Auc- of First Presbyterian Church tion in El Reno, Okla. officiating. Burial followed in He was born July 17, 1940 to South Park Cemetery. Richmond George Telford and Mrs. Snead was born August Patsy Jewel (Young) Telford at 9, 1925 at Sherman, Texas to Berwin (Gene Autry), Okla. Harvey LeVan Williams and Mil- Mr. Telford attended college dred Leecraft. at Oklahoma State University at At the age of 16 she gradu- Stillwater. He served in the U.S. ated from high school in Du- Army Reserve until honorably rant, Okla., as valedictorian. discharged in 1969. She graduated from Southeast- He was a member of the In- Graveside services for Anna Sandra Lorraine Pipins Nob- ern Oklahoma State Teachers ternational Rodeo Association Vaughan were Dec. 29, 2009 at litt died Dec. 3, 2009. She was College three years later with for many years and rode bare- Highland Cemetery, Durant, born March 29, 1944 to Joseph Mary Jeannette Reed died a straight A, and a bachelor of back horses and bulls. He broke Okla., with Pastor Dave Smith M. Pipins and Mary Jane Liddell January 17, 2010. Services were arts in music degree. colts for many others. officiating. Pipins at Parker Dam, Calif. Jan. 22, 2010 at Memorial Park She met and married World He most recently was em- Mrs. Vaughan died Dec. 27, She was the granddaughter Cemetery Chapel. War II pilot 1st Lt. Edward Paul ployed by Swift & Henry Live- 2009 at Durant, at the age of of Mini Keel Liddell, an original She was born Jan. 8, 1920 to Snead, Jr., in 1945. stock Commission at OKC West 96. She was born June 7, 1913 Chickasaw enrollee. Mattie Lee and Lymond Sealy. They both attended the Uni- Livestock Auction and over the at Wapanucka, Okla., to James She attended elementary Mrs. Reed just celebrated her versity of Oklahoma where she years he worked for Oklahoma Boudinot and Matte (Taylor) school at Parker Dam Elemen- 90th birthday with family and received her master’s in vocal Livestock Commission, Na- Ream. “Muffet” as she was tary School and Parker High friends. performance and served as DJ tional Livestock Commission, called by her family as the School where she was bused. She grew up in Tulsa with at the Oklahoma University ra- Jessup & Cooper, and Sims and sixth and last child born to her After graduation she studied to her brother, Lymond L. Sealy dio station for the Opera Hour. Custer Livestock. He worked parents. be a bookkeeper and secretary or “Son” and attended Central Following her lawyer husband his entire adult life at Oklaho- She attended seventh and in San Bernardino, Calif. High School where she gradu- to Roswell in 1949, she taught ma City National Stockyards or eighth grades at Oklahoma She was a cheerleader and ated in 1937. choir and English at North Ju- OKC West. Presbyterian College, Durant, involved in many school acti- She married James Reed, a nior High School until staying at He was preceded in death and graduated in 1931 from vities. She forged some lasting Tulsa real estate developer and home to be a full-time mother. by his parents; an infant son, Wapanucka High School. She friendships she kept throug- one of the original founders of She was a 60-year member Richmond George; a sister, Do- attended Oklahoma College for hout her life. She was a fami- F&M Bank in Tulsa. They were of PEO, the DAR, (Capt. Henry ris Azalia Robinson and her Women in Chickasha, Okla., her liar face at the old Parker Ice ardent supporters of the Tulsa A. Neal, N.C.), an elder at First husband, Wilson; and brothers, freshman year then finished Co., Patrick’s Standard Oile Co., community and she served on Presbyterian Church, played Pat Telford and wife, Millie, and at Southeastern State Teachers Hadis Shell Oil Co., and for 20- the board of the Visiting Nurse in the Kaler Handbell Choir at George Telford and wife, Sue. College, Durant. plus years at Don O. Hoffman Association for many years. First United Methodist Church He is survived by a daugh- Her first teaching experience Construction Co. She also enjoyed playing bridge for 39 years, and sang in many ter, Amy Cheryl Telford, of Elk was a one-teacher school com- She was preceded in death by and traveling. She was a proud community chorus productions. City, Okla.; a brother, Bob Tel- posed of eight grades in Atoka her parents. citizen of the Chickasaw Na- She was honored by the Chicka- ford and wife Pam; and neph- County. She also taught in Du- She is survived by three brot- tion. saw Nation at the age of 80 as a ews and nieces, Darren Telford, rant’s Junior High School for 22 hers, Joe Pipins, Marvin Pipins She was the granddaughter respected elder. She was a mem- Rhonda Telford Naidu, Trent years. and Donlad Pipins; husband, of Dave Sealy, a leader in the ber of the 1941 Book Club and Telford, Donald Robinson, Gary She married Howard Vaughan Jack D. Noblitt; a daughter, last Chickasaw Senate before Olivet Study Club. Robinson, James Pat Telford, Feb. 21, 1937 at Ada, Okla. He Deena Ingram; stepson, Fred Oklahoma statehood. She was preceded in death by Daina Huff, Janie Billingsly and preceded her in death. Noblitt; and grandchildren, She was preceded in death by her parents. Martha Sue Staggs; and wife- She was an elder and dea- Dandi Reaser, Laura Reaser, Joe her husband; her brother; and a She is survived by her son, in-laws, Nancy Pinkston and con of the First Presbyterian Ingram and Todd Ingram. nephew, Richard Henry Sealy. Edward Paul Snead, III and Barbara Metheny Telford; and Church of Durant and a mem- She will be greatly missed by She is survived by two nieces, family, of Buena Vista, Colo.; a stepson, Dee Metheny. ber of the OHOYOHOMA Club. all those who knew her throug- Linda Sealy, of Nashville, and her two daughters, Laura Jane Memorial contributions can She was preceded in death by hout her too short lifetime. Karen DeMoss, of Scottsdale, Waters, and husband, John, be made to Justin Cowboy her parents, James and Mattie In lieu of flowers please send Ariz.; three grandnephews, of Mt. Home, Ark., and Susan Crisis Fund, Attention: Cindy, Ream; her husband, Howard donations in her name to the Bruce Sealy and Scott Sealy of Zimmer-Allen, and husband, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Vaughan; and five brothers and New Hope Hospice who along Oklahoma City and Matthew John, of Salisbury, Md.; two ad- Springs, CO 80919; or to An- sisters. with the staff of the Parker In- Chalkley; and grandnieces, opted children, Mary Torres and gel Flight in the name of Billy She is survived by a neph- dian Health Services and the Emily Jeannette Chalkley, Mary Pardner Wynn; and a grandson, Fields. ew, Bobby Ream; nieces, Jerry Parker Funeral Home helped Chalkley, Amber DeMoss and Daniel Zimmer, a law student at Troutman and Judith Erdman; make her passing bearable. Kristen Deering; a great-neph- Rutgers University. and a host of other nieces and ew Eston Sealy; and a great- Pallbearers were Mark Dan- friends. niece Emily Sealy. iels, Dan Moats, Steve Wolfe, Condolences may be sent to Contributions can be made Bill Cooper, Rod Schumacher the family at dhfh@communi- to Northeast Active Timers and Jim Bozarth. Honorary comm.com (NEATS), 3119 S. Jamestown bearers were members of the Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135. Chaves County Bar Association, PEO Sisterhood, Kaler Handbell Choir and 1941 Book Club. February 2010 obituaries chickasaw times 31

of the Love family of the Chick- Engineering. Clyde Voyles asaw Nation. Homer “Dee” His passions, wisdom and in- William Bryan He was preceded in death by tegrity toward business, learn- parents; and a grandson, Adam Wells ing, inventing and constructing Scott Ashley. mirrored his love for family He is survived by his wife, and his service for others. Olivia Voyles, of the home; Memorial donations may be sons and daughters-in-law, sent to the Mark and Tammy Voyles, of Chickasaw Foundation Oklahoma City, and Kevin and P.O. Box 1726 Claire Voyles, of Harrah; grand- Ada, OK 74821-1726 children, Asa and Andrew of Checks can be made payable Oklahoma City, and Amanda to the Chickasaw Foundation Ashley, of Harrah; and many Memo: “Homer Dee Wells Me- relatives and friends. morial Scholarship”

Homer Dee Wells, 78, died Robert T. Dec. 23, 2009 at his home in Zachary Shane Emporia, Kan., surrounded by Waldon family. He was cremated and Preston a private family inurement William Bryan Scott, 41, of Robert T. Waldon, 92, of will take place at a later date in Graveside services for Zach- White Post, Va., died Dec. 4, Rogue River, Ore., died July 30, Oklahoma. ary Shane Preston, infant son 2009, at Clarke County, Va., in Clyde Voyles, 81, died Nov. 2009. A family graveside Honor Mr. Wells was born Aug. 30, of Chaz Preston and Sierra an automobile accident. 27, 2009 at Kindred Hospital Guard service was conducted at 1931, at Durant, Okla. to Lena Sampson, were Jan. 11, 2010 at Mr. Scott was born Jan. 14, in Oklahoma City, following a Eagle Point National Cemetery. (Ward) and Norman Dee Wells Hillcrest Memorial Park Cem- 1968, in Waynesboro, Va. major stroke. Funeral services Mr. Waldon was born Dec. who was an original Chickasaw etery, Ardmore, Okla., with He was a self-employed elec- were Dec. 1, 2009 at the United 29, 1916 at Waldon Township, enrollee allotted land in “Wells” his great-grandfather, Rev. Jim trician who owned and oper- Methodist Church in Harrah, Grady County, Okla., to James Valley, Oklahoma. Bruner officiating. Zachary was ated Arrowhead Telecommu- Okla., with Rev. Glenda L. Skin- “Jimmie” H. and Helen Tyree He married Joan Bainer Sept. born and died Jan. 6, 2010 at nications, Inc. ner-Noble officiating. Interment Waldon. 6, 1953 at Fort Collins, Colo., Ardmore. He was a proud member of followed in Memorial Park During World War II he and shared 56 faithful years He is survived by his parents; the Chickasaw Indian Nation Cemetery, Oklahoma City. served as a staff sergeant in together. paternal grandfather, Charles and Sons of the American Le- Mr. Voyles was born Jan. 17, the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Pa- Mr. Wells served his country Preston and Shelley, of Dickson, gion. 1928 to Clyde and Corley Friend cific Campaign and he received in the United States Air Force. Okla.; paternal grandmother, An avid sports fan, he en- Voyles at Chickasha, Okla. several medals including the In 1970, he moved to Kansas Shanna Preston, of Ardmore; joyed watching his beloved He was a resident of Harrah. Purple Heart. and spent the rest of his life as maternal grandparents, Paula Dallas Cowboys, Oakland His family moved to Okla- He married Esther Ingles in a construction contractor; own- and Bobby Thomas, of Ard- Raiders, NASCAR, and the NY homa City when he was two November 1946. She died in ing Dee Wells Construction and more; maternal grandfather, Yankees in addition to hunting years old. He attended Irving, 1988. Consulting, Inc. Eddie Sampson, of Dickson; and fishing. Visiting his family Webster Jr. High and was a He was a baker all his adult In retirement, he enjoyed step-great-grandmother Jo and friends in Oklahoma was 1946 graduate of Central High life. He moved his family to woodworking and researching Suggs; great-grandparents, Le- always a great enjoyment. School. Bishop, Calif., where he con- his Chickasaw heritage while roy Foster, and Lucille Wallace, He is survived by his parents, After graduation he joined tinued his profession. Later he attending many of their annual both of Ardmore; aunts, Alexis Bill and Linda Scott, of Boyce, the U.S. Navy and returning and his wife owned and oper- meetings and events across the Preston, Courtney Preston, both Va.; sister Carol Machovec and home was hired by the OKC ated a bakery in Lone Pine, Ca- country. of Dickson, Sarah Sampson, of husband, Rick, of Stephens Fire Department as an electri- lif. In April 1975 they moved He is survived by his wife, Ardmore and Raechell Meely, City, Va; brother Brad Scott and cian installing and maintaining to Rogue River. He worked for Joan; sons, Randy (Jan) Wells, of Sulphur, Okla.; uncles, Jes- wife, Mickey, of Chesapeake, fire alarm boxes and installing King of Hearts Bakery in Rich- Buffalo, Mo., Mark (Kathy) sie Sampson, Jordan Thomas, Va; two nieces, Cathi Ritter and traffic signals in Oklahoma ards Market and for Albertsons Wells, Brookfield, Wis., and William Thomas and Jeremiah Cyndi Jones; and four great- City from 1948 to 1969. On his bakery until retiring in May Doug (LeeAnn) Wells, Eureka, Thomas, all of Ardmore; cous- nephews, Myles, Aidan, Gavin, days off he was employed by 1982. Mo.; daughters, Sandy (Darl) ins, Daylin Arneecher and Pey- and Mason. Brinks and also worked for Red He enjoyed traveling with his Chapman, Fort Worth, Texas, ton Sampson, both of Ardmore; His paternal grandmother Ball Freight. wife in their motor home. Due and Kindra Wells, Emporia, special friends of the family, was Pearl Scott of Marlow, After retiring from the fire to his Chickasaw heritage he Kan.; sisters, Anna Jo Wells and Rachel Arneecher and Meggan Okla., the famed Chickasaw department he worked for the was called “Indian Bob” by his Linda McGuire, both of Durant; Chatham. Hall of Fame aviatrix and Okla- U.S. Postal Service before join- friends, many of whom he met 11 grandchildren and 3 great- Condolences may be left at homa Aviation Hall of Fame ing OG&E, Horseshoe Lake on his annual winter trips to grandchildren. www.Griffin-HillcrestFH.com member. Station, Harrah. He retired in Niland, Calif. He enjoyed mak- “Unless a kernel of wheat Mr. Scott has a cameo ap- 1986. ing beaded Indian belts, jew- falls to the ground and dies, it pearance in the movie “Pearl” He married Olivia McLaugh- elry and dream catchers which remains only a single seed. and was looking forward to lin at Tecumseh, Okla. Dec. 5, he sold at craft fairs. But if it dies, it produces many seeing the movie on the silver 2009 would have been their He was preceded in death by seeds.” screen. 50th wedding anniversary. a daughter, Shirley Weatherwax With honor, the “Homer A celebration of Bryan’s life He was a member of the (1984); and a grandson, Larry Dee Wells Memorial Scholar- was conducted at Enders and OKC Retired Firefighters As- Weatherwax (2008). ship” has been set up with the Shirley Funeral Homes in Ber- sociation, Central High School He is survived by a son, Rob- Chickasaw Foundation. This ryville, Va. Alumni, American Legion Post ert T. Waldon, Jr., of Lehi, Utah; endowed scholarship will not 270 in Tecumseh, Pioneer Club a daughter, Audrey Hayes, of only honor his life but will seed of OG&E, member of Harrah Rogue River; four grandchil- into lives for generations; pro- United Methodist Church and dren; three great-grandchil- viding for those who desire a Harrah Historical Society. dren; and a geat-great-grand- higher education in the field of He was a proud descendant daughter. Construction Management and 32 chickasaw times February 2010