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The Pawnee Business Council members would like to wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a safe New Year.
The Pawnee Nation says farewell to another proud Pawnee Veteran, St. Elmo Wilde (1943-2012)
Pawnee Nation Bridge Dedication
Article on page 3
Pawnee Nation Celebrates Opening of the New Law
Enforcement Building
Article on page 6
December 2012
Happy Holidays!
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Chaticks si Chaticks - December 2012
Message from the President
Nawa,
We are winding down to
another successful year for the
Pawnee Nation and for all of
our Pawnee people. I look forward to seeing what next year
has in store for the Nation.
I would like to express my
appreciation to the Kearney
Archway Museum for the unveiling of the Pawnee Scouts
Exhibit and the honoring the
Union Pacific Railroad that
gave the Scouts. The statues
were modeled by Junior Pratt
and Morgan Littlesun and a
third supporter.
It’s too bad that our Pawnee
Nation College team’s vehicle
broke down causing members
to miss the ceremonies but they
had a successful trip up north.
Now, at this time of the year
,our veterans have served the United States and are still serving. I would also like to recognize our national
heroes who are willing to sacrifice so much for our freedoms. I am reminded of a story I once read about
a teacher who removed the desks from the classroom and asked the kids to tell her why they deserved to
sit at a desk.
Finally, at the end of the day when no one had the right answer, the teacher opened the classroom door
and 27 U.S. Veterans, all in uniform, carried the desks back into the room.
The teacher used this as a reminder that the right to earn an education was paid for by men and women
all of who were willing to pay a personal price for that freedom and right. Let us all remember this important lesson.
The Veterans Day Dance was cancelled and I know we don’t have any control when Atius takes someone home. We pay our respects to the veterans and send warm sympathy to the families.
This is the time of the year when we look forward to Christmas and the handgames that following
week. We wish the Veterans Organization the best at the Christmas Day Dance and the New Year’s handgame and the other handgames that will be put on by other organizations.
Let us remember the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the reason for this time of the year.
Many churches and plays will be going on and I hope that you will be able to enjoy them with your families.
My wish is that each of you will have a prosperous New Year and the meaning of Christmas will shine
bright in your hearts.
Congratulations to the Pawnee artists who had artwork that was purchased by the Chicago Field Museum.
The bridge to the Greatest Nation on earth will finally be completed. I would like to commend the
Transportation Department for the tremendous job they have done on this project. We look forward to the
dedication ceremony on December 13.
Remember to pray for our Elders, our sick and those who are in service overseas during the holidays.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!
Pawnee Business
Council
President:
Marshall Gover
Vice President:
Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief
Secretary:
Linda Jestes
Treasurer:
Roy Taylor
Council Seat 1:
Richard Tilden
Council Seat 2:
Karla Knife Chief
Council Seat 3:
Jimmy Fields
Council Seat 4:
Carol L Nuttle
Chaticks si Chaticks
All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reprinted without
written authorization of the Pawnee
Business Council, the Executive Office
and/or the Communications Office.
Designed and produced by Pawnee
Nation Communications Manager
Toni Hill
Pawnee Business Council News
Cover Photo: St. Elmo
Wilde taken at the Flood
Anniversary Parade in
October 2009. Wilde passed
away on Nov. 26, 2012 and
was a member of the Pawnee
Tribe. Wilde was committed
to serving both Pawnee
Nation and the Pawnee
Indian Veterans Organization.
Pawnee Nation Business Council Treasurer, Roy Taylor, has resigned his elected position due to
health and transportation reasons. His letter of resignation was received Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. In
accordance with the Pawnee Nation Constitution, Secretary Linda Jestes will perform the duties of
the Treasurer. A special election is not required, and the unfinished term will be filled in the upcoming general elections in May.
“Message From The President” Photo
Caption: President Marshall Gover
standing in front of the Pawnee Flag.
Photo by Toni Hill.
Treasurer Roy Taylor Resigns
Cover photo by
Muriel Robedeaux.
Chaticks si Chaticks - December 2012
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December 2012
Dec. 15 - Wildland Refresher Course. For
Education
Pawnee Business Council Meetings
more information, call (918) 762-3655.
Free General Educational Development
Dec. 12 & 26. PBC Meetings held in the
(GED) classes have resumed. For more
Roam Chief Building. Prayer Breakfast held
Dec. 20 - “Bykes for Tykes” at 6 p.m. in the
information, call the Pawnee Nation College Dec. 12 beginning at 7:30 a.m. For more
Roam Chief Event Center. For details, call
at (918) 762-3363.
information, call (918) 762-3621.
(918) 399-9041.
Substance Abuse Program (SAP)
Tribal Development Corporation
Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP
PTDC meetings held Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 25, Dec. 31 - Pawnee Indian Veterans
Organization Fall raffles. For details, visit
support group meets from 7 - 8 p.m. in the in the Corporate Office Conference
pawneeindianveteransorg.
SAP building. For details, call ( 918) 762Room located on the second floor of the
2153.
Health and Community Services building.
Jan. 8 - Pawnee Nation College spring
Community members welcome.
semester 2013 begins. For details, call (918)
Diabetes Program
762-3343.
On Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30
Pawnee Tribal Court
p.m. and Fridays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 5 - Civil, Dec. 14 - Criminal
Visit www.pawneenation.org for additional inthe Diabetes Program provides blood sugar For details, call (918) 762-3649.
formation about the Pawnee Tribe and upcoming
checks. For details, call (918) 762-4045.
events.
Tribal Buildings offer many amenities favorable for community and personal gatherings. Locations for rent include the Roundhouse, Community Building, Camp
Grounds, Multi-Purpose building, Wellness Center and the Roam Chief Event Center. For details, call (918) 762-2273.
Pawnee Nation Hosts New Bridge Dedication
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Photo by Rhonda James
discussion for
m o r e
than
a
decade
due
to
a need
for additional
access to
the Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma headquarters.
The new entry way to the bridge opens additional travel routes to and from the
Based on
Pawnee Nation complex.
research
conductThe Pawnee Nation of Oklaed
by
homa celebrates the opening of the Pawnee Business Council membridge that will link the Pawnee bers, more than 2,700 commuters
Nation of Oklahoma complex and use the existing pathways.
the Indian Health Services center
Prior to the construction of this
to U.S. 64 East. The dedication cer- structure, the only routes to the
emony commences Thursday, Dec. Tribal complex utilized the green
13, at 1:30 p.m. at the site.
bridge located on East Harrison
The bridge project had triggered Street. Although effective, travelers
could experience delays and limited passage due to railroad usage in
close proximity.
The new bridge will provide
new paths to and from the Pawnee
Nation offices, the Pawnee Nation
College, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Pawnee Indian Health
Services center, which provides
medical services for those living
within the multicounty region. Other entities benefited include Pawnee
Nation Law Enforcement, the Pawnee Nation District Court and many
other Tribal offices and programs.
Future expansion ideas include
the development of hiking trails
and safe bike routes within the area.
“We would like to thank the citizens of Pawnee for their support,”
said Jim McCormick, Pawnee Nation project manager. “It is our hope
that this development helps to ease
the traffic burdens on existing venues of travel without having any
negative effects on business revenue.”
New Entry Project 6102 (Phase B)
Time line (2012)
April 13 – Pawnee Business Council
(PBC) contract approval for Mehlburger Brawley
May 8 - Preliminary plans
May 16 - Advertise Public Hearing
May 22 - Pre-meeting with representatives from Oklahoma Department of
Transportation, Pawnee City and Pawnee Nation (PN)
June 19 – Public Hearing
June 25, 26 – Approval, bid advertise
July 19 - Fire Station pre-bid
July 26 - Fire Station bid opening
August 8 - PBC approval
August 30 – Prior to this date notice
to proceed
December 13 - Dedication at
1:30 p.m. at the bridge site.
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PBC Members Honored by the Native American Marine Corps
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Photo by Toni Hill
T h e
ceremony
was
held
on
Nov.
10, 2012 in
the Woogie
Watchetaker Hall at
the Comanche Nation
Complex
located in
Lawton,
Okla.
Ti l d e n ,
who
holds
The Pawnee Business Council is the supreme governing body of the
a
Bachelor
Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Business Council members include: (Left
to Right) Marshall Gover, President; Karla Knife Chief, Council Seat of
Science
2; Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief, Vice-President; Linda Jestes, Secre- Degree
in
tary; Carol Nuttle, Council Seat 4; Richard Tilden, Council Seat 1; Roy
B
u
s
i
n
e
s
s
“Weeks” Taylor, Treasurer and James Fields, Council Seat 3.
Administration
from
The Native American Marine Haskell Indian Nations University,
Corps Veterans Birthday Celebra- served as a Tank Commander for the
tion honored two Pawnee Nation U.S. Marine Corps during his three
Business Council (PBC) members; tours of duty in Vietnam. Upon reRichard Tilden, who served in Viet- ceiving an honorable discharge, Tilnam, and Roy Taylor for his efforts den worked for Hilti Industries for
in Korea.
more than 18 years prior to his em-
ployment as a Counselor/Investigator GS/12 for the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs.
Tilden’s passion for Native affairs continues through his involvement with various public service
venues. A member of the Pawnee
Tribe, this veteran holds the office
of Council Seat 1 for the PBC, VicePresident for the Native American
Rights Fund Local 278 and Chairman of the Trail of Hope.
“I use my experiences in business and working with the federal government as a background
to make competent, unbiased and
well-researched decisions that will
have the betterment of not only the
Pawnee Nation, but Native Americans in mind,” Tilden said.
The Native American Marine
Corps also recognized Taylor, a
member of the Skidi Band/Pawnee Nation who served in the U.S.
Marine Corps until his honorable
discharge in 1954. A product of
both the Pawnee Indian School formerly located in Pawnee, Okla. and
Haskell Institute located in Law-
rence, Kan., Taylor has utilized his
experience and education in finance
to benefit many organizations.
Taylor currently serves as the
treasurer for the PBC. Previous career paths include positions with the
U.S. Department of the Interior, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs in Andarko
and the United Keetoowah Band of
Cherokees located in Tahlequah,
Okla. and the Alabama Quassarte
Tribe located in Wetumka, Okla.
The Native American Marine
Corps Veterans 237th Birthday Celebration opened with a Flag Ceremony followed by a lunch provided
by the Comanche Tribe. The U.S.
Marine Corps Ceremony also sported Gourd Dances and other ceremonial gestures throughout the day.
“We are proud of all of our service men and women,” said PBC
President Marshall Gover. “The
Pawnees have served since the Pawnee Scouts to the present time and
have shown their continued loyalty
to the United States for many decades and will for years to come.”
The 2012 recipients
Pawnees Honored By Dream Keepers
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Photo by Toni Hill
ing the 15th Annual Dream
Keepers Awards dinner
held Nov. 6, 2012.
Tilden received the Roberta Gardipe American Indian Veterans Award.
“I feel extremely honored to receive this award,”
Tilden said. “I believe that
through the act of selflessness giving, we all win, as
demonstrated by Roberta.”
Pawnee Tribe member Patty Beaston received
the Dr. Ralph Dru Career
and Professional Award.
Jimmy and Eunice Wildcat
also received the Kenneth
Charles Lone Chief, Richard Tilden, Darrell WIldcat and
Anquoe Lifetime AchievePatty Beaston pose at the Dream Keepers event.
ment Award.
The ceremony was
The Greater Tulsa Area Indian held at the University of OklahomaAffairs Commission and the City of Tulsa Campus, Schusterman Center
Tulsa Human Rights Department located in the Learning Center Buildhonored Pawnee Business Council ing.
(PBC) member Richard Tilden in adAccording to a press release isdition to other Tribal members dur-
sued Nov. 1, 2012, The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission
recognized 12 local and former Tulsa residents for their contributions to
the local community.
The Greater Tulsa Area Indian
Affairs Commission sponsored the
event to coordinate with National
Native American Heritage Month.
This gesture commemorates and
exalts the accomplishments of the
peoples who first inhabited the United States.
“On behalf of the Pawnee Business Council, we are very proud of
Richard and our Tribal members
for their dedication to the people of
this community and to the Pawnee
Tribe,” said PBC President Marshall
Gover. “Each of these individuals
demonstrate the personal pride and
actions that makes the Pawnee the
Greatest Nation on Earth.”
For more information about
Dream Keepers, call (918) 704-2200
or e-mail at gtaiacinfo@gmail.com.
• Richard Tilden - Roberta
Gardipe American Indian Veterans Award
• Jimmy and Eunice Wildcat
- Kenneth Anquoe Lifetime
Achievement Award
• Cara Cowan-Watts - Charles
Chibitty Family Community
Award
• James Ryals - Lewis B. Ketchum Excellence in Business
Award
• Curtis Zunigha - Will Anquoe
Humanitarian Award
• Raymond Rogers - Rennard
Strickland Education Leadership Award
• Justin Giles - Moscelyne Larkin Cultural Achievement Award
• Patty Beaston - Dr. Ralph Dru
Career and Professional Award
• Teresa Runnels - Perry Aunko
Indigenous Language Preservation Award
• Nancie Warrior Longacre Jim Thorpe Sports Excellence
Award
• Charles Diebold - Red Eagle
Sacred Circle of Spirituality
Award
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Submitted by Dawna Hare
Executive Director
The Executive Office, in its
capacity of overseeing the dayto-day operations of the Pawnee
Nation, serves as a point of contact
for tribal members, funding agencies and the public in general. The
executive director serves as exofficio on all committees, serves
as the liaison between the Council
and the employees and plays an
important role in promoting organizational change and coordination
of services.
The Executive Office staff
oversees and directs all aspects of
the Pawnee Nation’s administration, provides administrative and
clerical support to the Pawnee
Business Council, processes mail
for the tribal government and coordinates phone communications for
Building 64.
Vi Wills, administrative assistant, excels in recording minutes,
preparing resolutions, conducting
research, scheduling, screening
visitors and making travel arrangements while also performing other
high level administrative functions.
Cynthia Butler, executive assistant, works at a very high level
Pawnee
Nation Child Care Program
Submitted by Ted Moore
Director
Mission Statement: The mission of the Pawnee Nation Child
Care Program is to provide a safe,
nurturing and educational environment for all the children served.
Increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care
services is a major goal of the Child
Care Program.
The Pawnee Nation Learning
Center, a tribally operated, DHS licensed child care facility, is located
at the Family Development Center
on Morris Road.
Services: Child care services
are provided for infants 8-weeks
to four-year olds. The After School
Child Care Program provides services for children attending Pawnee
Head Start up to the second grade.
Upon completion of an application, full-time care is also available
during school holidays and summer
breaks.
Current enrollment includes fifty-three children, with space availability for all ages.
The PN Child Care Program offers assistance to qualified parents
to provide
support to the
Council, the
Governing
Documents
Committee,
the Executive
Office, various administrative
offices, tribal
(Left to Right) Vi Wills, Cynthia Butler, Tamera Hawkins and Dawprograms and
na Hare.
Hawkins completes the team that
staff.
serves Pawnee Nation. Hawkins
Tamera Hawkins, a temporary
is also a student at Pawnee Nation
employee, continues to provide
College.
excellent support as receptionist.
employed or enrolled in an Educational/Training Program that reside
within the Pawnee Nation service
area.
Services are provided through
the Pawnee Nation Learning Center.
Applicants must meet program
eligibility, income guidelines and
reside in Pawnee or Payne County.
Program Funding: Funding
is provided by the Child Care and
Development Fund (CCDF) and the
PN Child Care Center.
Staff: Liana Chapman Teter,
Childcare Program coordinator
Photo by Toni Hill
pawnee Nation programs and services
Executive Office
;Mee-Kai Clark PN Learning Center
director; Melissa Williams 4-year
old teacher/assistant director; Crystal Helvy, teacher for the 3 year-old
teacher; Pat Hungerford 2 year-old
class; Kathy Griesel, teacher for
the Wobbler class; Debra Merriman, teacher for the Wobbler class;
Tammy Tubbs, teacher for the infant
class; Alexandria Chino, part-time
teacher; Shelby Turner, part-time
teacher and Jasha Lyons, substitute
teacher.
Contact: Pawnee Nation Learning Center - Phone: (918)762-3014.
pawnee Nation enrollment department
The following listed people have undeliverable addresses in the Enrollment Department, if you know any of these individuals please have them contact the Enrollment
office at (918) 762-3624 to update their address.
Aken, Cynthia Lee
Caudle, John Kelly
Giblon, Janis
Keeling, Eddy Jeffery
New Rider, Pamela
Scott, Ralph Buster
Aspen All, Kitty Madelon
Champagne, Heather Torry Gibson, Larry Allen
Keidel, Rena Mae
New Rider, Sean Ashley
Scully, James Jett
Baldwin Jr, Paul Richard
Cockrell, Jamie Renae
Gilmore, Robert Gene
Keune, Robyn Leigh
Nopah, Gordon L
Scully, John Steely
Barrone, Brenda Sue
Cole, Alice Lena
Gonzalez, McKayla Maria
Kirkland, Kiddickey Della
Norman, Dionne Marie
Scully, Michelle Susanne
Battiest, Charles Anthony
Collins, Melvin Phillip
Gover, Billy Kevin
Laventure, Lauren
Nuttle, Krystal Marie
Smith, Aaron Charles
Battiest, Wanda Timlyn
Collins, Victoria Florine
Gover, Samantha Jean
Lewis, Jason Doyle
Olsen, Christopher Kelly
Smith, Franklin A
Bayhylle, Batiste Arthur
Cotanny, Eric Waylon
Hall, Vernon Lee
Long, Isabelle M
Olsen, Cody Kyle
Smith, Mary E
Bayhylle, Carol L
Dement, Judy Kay
Hartwick, Jo Esta
Long, Luke Randall
Osborne, Lamont Edward
Speicher, Amanda Wenona
Bayhylle, James Alan
Drywater, Allen Dean
Hassell, Hannah Jeanne
Long, Sarah Michele
Pahdocony, Clifford
Stein, Joshua Pangelinan
Beets, Jamie Michelle
Eaves, Glenn G
Hassell, Jeffrey Michael
Lunsford, Donald Ray
Pappan, Diane Marie
Stewart, Mark Jay
Beets, Michael James
Echo Hawk Jr., Earl Ro- Hassell, Todd Andrew
Maytubby, Candice Marion Pappan, Tiffany Sue
Stoneroad, James C
Blas, Alexander Phillip
lando
Hawkins, Jacob James
Mc Hugh, Cecelia Rae
Partridge, Carl J
Suter, Clara Etta
Brown, Genevieve Marie
Echo Hawk, Lauren Taylor Hewett, Micah Rene’
Mora, Camille Christine
Partridge, Vincent Keith
Tabor, Daryl George
Bryan, Michael David
Echo Hawk, Morgan Bre- Hickey Jr, John
Moreno, Laressa
Ramirez, Mvhayv Marie
Templeton, David Lee
Bunting, Paul Nile
ann
Hill, Jennifer Erin
Morris, Mandy Michelle
Reed, Robert Fisher
Toahty, Boe Joseph
Burgess, Grant Echohawk
Ellis, Kathryn Ellen
Hopkins, Cynthia Lou
Morrison, Linda Ann
Rice, Cecil
Villines, Johnnie Darwin
Byram, Frances Arlene
Fields, Bruce Allen
Horse Chief, Elijah Paul
Moses, Elizabeth Dawn
Roberts, Kenneth M
Ward, Patricia S
Byrom, Rebecca Leann
Fields, Mika Alexis
Hutson, Roberta Stout
Mulder, Arthur Jay
Roberts, Richard Edward
Whitman, Christina Marie
Caesar, Louis Aaron
Fields, Scott Tilden
Jackson, Naomi Joyce
Munoz, Laura Roseann
Roberts, Terrence Russell
Wingo, Stanton John
Campbell, Dana Sue
Furr, Christopher O`neal
Johnston, James Daryl
Munoz, Roger Michael
Romeros, Alexis Mayo
Womack, Brett Allen
Carranza, Monica Rachael
Gardipe, Darrell James
Keeling, Anna Louise
Munoz, Rosemary A
Rowe, Jennifer Leigh
Wooldridge, Connie Jo
Murie Jr, James
Sanchez, Nancy Ann
Yandell, John David
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Old Cemeteries Never Die
Photo by Gordon Adams
ting away vegetation.
Smith had a
small chain saw
with him, so
we all cut and
carried enough
small
underbrush for the
truck/trailer to
turn, and the
work began.
In order to
prevent soil contamination, the
tank/truck emptied rainwater
A crane truck essential in the extraction of significant artifacts.
and other fluids
from the fiberglass tank and left. At
PHASE 1: Equipment Removal about 10 a.m. it began to rain. A five
On June 21, 2012, I arrived man crew disassembled the heater/
at the Pitahawirata cemetery at treater and water tank connections
about 8:30 a.m. As agreed, I found in the rain, and then loaded both
a crane truck, along with Marvin units onto a flatbed trailer.
Smith, Lessee waiting on the narThe crane had to be extended so
row dirt road outside the cemetery high, that there was a concern that
entrance. We quickly deduced the it might attract lightening. The oil
truck was too long to negotiate the pump was loaded, along with conturn into the driveway without cut- nection piping, valves, regulators,
etc., and carried off the property
with the other equipment in one day.
On June 22, Kivett Plugging began pulling 3,940 foot of pipe out of
the ground. Working on the hottest
day of the year, Kivett plugged the
hole on June 26 as local temperatures spiked at 113 degrees. The
equipment was finally gone from
our cemetery after 31 years and
Phase 1 was complete.
While monitoring the work, I
had plenty of time to consider the
travesty committed here. I still do
not know who approved a lease
which permitted oil field equipment
to be erected in the center of the Pitahawarata cemetery. The very existence of one of our cemeteries was
well on its way to passing from the
collective memory of the Pawnee
people in only 31 years.
The reader will have to wait
until the next issue to find out what
happened during Phase 2 since negotiations with Heritage Petroleum
are still in progress at press time.
However, there is a great deal of
work yet to be done. In the mean-
Nations unite against domestic violence
By Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton
Native American Times
PONCA CITY, Okla. – For a
few hours Friday, Standing Bear
Park was awash in purple.
In honor of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month, the Kaw Nation,
Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Osage Nation, Pawnee Nation, Ponca Tribe
and Tonkawa Tribe co-sponsored an
awareness walk at the park on Ponca City’s south side.
“We wanted to get together and
do something,” said Dawn Roe with
the Tonkawa Tribe’s domestic violence program. “Ponca City’s domestic violence office hosts ‘Walk a
Mile in Her Shoes.’ We wanted to do
something similar, but make it more
traditional so more men, tribal leaders and victims could get involved.”
Ponca City is within the jurisdictional areas of the Osage Nation
and the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma.
The other four co-host tribes are all
headquartered within 40 miles of
the Kay County community.
More than 100 attendees lapped
the park Friday afternoon. As a drum
circle played a prayer song near the
entrance to the Standing Bear Museum and Cultural Center, walkers
released purple helium-filled balloons in honor of domestic violence
victims.
“This is even more special for
us because one of our victims was
admitted to the hospital last night
in critical condition,” said Janette
Rayna, coordinator for the Ponca
Tribe’s domestic violence program.
Launched earlier this year, Rayna said her program has already
worked with more than 60 victims
and hopes to make this an annual
event.
According to the Oklahoma
State Department of Health, 49 percent of all women statewide and 40
percent of men will experience some
form of domestic violence within
their lifetime. Nationally, Native
Americans are more than twice as
likely than any other racial group to
experience domestic violence, often
at the hands of a non-Native perpetrator.
“This is going on in our communities,” Roe said. “We have to
get the word out there that this is not
traditional. This is not OK.”
For one of the host tribes, Friday’s event comes as its domestic
violence program prepares to close
its doors.
The Kaw Nation, headquartered
in Kaw City, Okla., was unable to
secure grant funding through the
time, you can help me bring this
project to a conclusion.
The Office of Historic Preservation needs your help to Survey the
Pitahawirata cemetery site. I urge
anyone with any information about
the cemetery, such as first-hand
knowledge on who is buried there,
to contact my office so we can get
together and talk.
I also need help finding other
information. I would like to hear
from anyone who knows of any
burials on allotted lands. I am also
interested in any other kind of information, stories, or experiences on
these lands. We are located at 657
Harrison Street, Pawnee, Okla.
I can be reached by telephone
at (918) 762.3227, or e-mail at gadams@pawneenation.org.
This article was funded in part
by a grant from the National Park
Service.
The article is the conclusion
of the segment printed in the October/November 2012 issue of the
Chaticks si Chaticks.
Photo by Lisa Snell/Native American Times
By Gordon Adams
Preservation Officer
U.S.
Department of Justice’s
Office
on
Violence
Against Women
to keep its domestic violence
program running after Dec.
31.
“Out of the
six tribes in our
area, only two
were able to Marilyn Cornell, Tonkawa tribal citizen, was one of the first to arreceive grant rive for the Six Nations Walking together against Domestic Viomoney,” pro- lence event, Oct. 26 at Standing Bear Park, Ponca City. She got a
gram coordina- free T-shirt and purple awareness bracelet from volunteer Beulah
tor Rima Bell- Ingram (background). Photo reprinted with permission.
mard-Mathews
what we can to shuffle victims to
said. “It’s competitive and it shouldn’t be, espe- other tribes’ programs in the area to
cially if there is a demonstrated try to get them the help they need.”
Contact information for tribal
need in an area.”
domestic
violence programs in northBellmard-Mathews said her ofcentral
Oklahoma:
Kaw Tribe: (580)
fice is searching for and applying for 762-4477, Osage Nation:
(866) 897more grants, but none will provide 4747, Otoe-Missouria Tribe:
(580)
funding until April 2013 at the earli- 723-4466 ext. 132, Pawnee Nation:
est. She doesn’t know for sure what (855) 810-4144, Ponca Tribe of Oklawill happen to victims who would homa: (580) 761-3144, Tonkawa
normally go to her Ponca City office Tribe: (580) 628-3619.
Article reprinted with permisafter the grant runs out.
“A lot of it will just depend on sion of the Native American Times.
where they live and who they make Article printed in the Nov. 2, 2012
contact with,” she said. “We’ll do issue of the Native American Times.
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pawnee Nation programs and services
World AIDS Day
Submitted by Tiffany Frietze
CHR Program Coordinator
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated
to raising awareness of the AIDS
pandemic caused by the spread of
HIV infection. This year’s theme
is “Working Together for an AIDSFree Generation”.
What is HIV? HIV stands for
human immunodeficiency virus.
This is the virus that causes AIDS.
HIV is different from most other viruses because it attacks the immune
system. The immune system gives
our bodies the ability to fight infections. HIV finds and destroys a type
of white blood cell (T cells or CD4
cells) that the immune system must
have to fight diseases.
What is AIDS? AIDS stands
for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the final stage of
HIV infection. It can take years for a
person infected with HIV, even without treatment, to reach this stage.
Having AIDS means that the virus
has weakened the immune system
to the point at which the body has
a difficult time fighting infections.
When someone has one or more of
these infections and a low number
of T cells, he or she has AIDS.
How is HIV transmitted? The
most common ways that HIV is
transmitted from one person to another are: having sexual intercourse
with an HIV-infected person; sharing needles with an HIV-infected
individual; or from HIV-infected
women to their babies before or dur-
ing birth, or through breast feeding.
How does HIV cause AIDS?
HIV destroys a certain kind of blood
cell (CD4+ T cells) which is crucial
to the normal function of the human
immune system. Studies of thousands of people have revealed that
most people infected with HIV carry the virus for years before enough
damage is done to the immune system for AIDS to develop. Reducing
the amount of virus in the body with
anti-retroviral therapies can dramatically slow the destruction of a
person’s immune system.
How do I know if I have HIV?
The only way to know if you are infected is to be tested for HIV infection. You cannot rely on symptoms
to know whether or not you are in-
fected. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for 10 years or more.
What could I do to prevent
the spread of HIV? The following
are ways you can take action in response to HIV/AIDS:
(1) Get tested. Free testing is
available at local health departments
& IHS facilities.
(2) Practice safer methods to
prevent HIV—abstinence, condoms, monogamy
(3) Decide not to engage in high
risk behaviors—unprotected sex,
sharing needles
Researched from: http://www.
aids.gov.
Run To Defeat Diabetes
The Oklahoma Run to Defeat Diabetes
Foundation, Inc. hosted the 3rd Annual Oklahoma Run to Defeat Diabetes on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma
Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. The
events of the day were a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5k
and 10k.
The Oklahoma Run to Defeat Diabetes
Foundation, Inc. supports programs through
the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, established
by the University of Oklahoma with the goal of
promoting the well-being of all people with, or
at high risk of, diabetes in Oklahoma, regardless
of ethnic background or financial status. Specific
goals of the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes
Center are to educate those affected by diabetes,
prevent the development of diabetes, provide the
best diabetes care, and pursue research to cure
and prevent the disease. The Harold Hamm Diabetes Center will use funds raised from the race
to establish outreach programs for under served
communities across our state.
The Oklahoma Run to Defeat Diabetes
Foundation specifically supports the Native
Youth Preventing Diabetes (NYPD) camps.
NYPD provides a diabetes prevention education
program designed
to provide Native
American children
the necessary steps
to prevent diabetes and metabolic
syndrome. Through
summer camps and
various programs,
NYPD is changing
lifestyles and providing
long-term
health benefits.
The
Pawnee
Nation
Special
Diabetes Program
would like to thank
the seven individuals who braved the
(Left to right): Beverly Miner, Aaron & Crystal McNeill, Katie Fewell, Lynette Wichita, and
teeth
chattering Tiffany Frietze. Not pictured: Adrianne EchoHawk. Adrianne’s son, Raamiyah (Ray) Bradcold to participate in dy, participated in the 5K (3.1 miles)
the 10K (6.2 miles)
on behalf of the Pawnee Nation, Beverly Miner, Aaron and Crystal son, Raamiyah (Ray) Braddy who participated
McNeill, Katie Fewell, Lynette Wichita, Tiffa- in the 5K (3.1 miles).
ny Frietze, Adrianne EchoHawk and Adrianne’s
Photo by Crystal McNeill
Submitted by Crystal McNeill
Program Coordinator
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Pawnee Nation Celebrates Opening of Law Enforcement Center
Photo by Toni Hill
area for not only Pawnee Nation police officers but also
for the surrounding Tribal
Police Departments,” said
David Kanuho, chief of the
Pawnee Nation Tribal Police
Department.
The Pawnee Nation Police Department provides law
and order within the Pawnee
Nation jurisdictional boundaries. This includes the Pawnee and Payne counties in
addition to the Pawnee land
located at Chilocco in Kay
county.
(Left to Right) Officer Bob Horn, Officer Pat Leading
Officers are directed to
Fox and Chief David Kanuho officially dedicate the
building.
respond to all calls and provide professional service to
tains a safe area/conference members of the Pawnee NaMany members of the room, lobby and reception tion.
community and surrounding area, break room, seven ofOfficers also investigate
tribes attended the Pawnee fices and two storage areas. A all crimes committed withNation of Oklahoma Law computer server room and a in the Tribe’s jurisdiction,
Enforcement Center grand rest room/locker/shower area make arrests when necessary
opening held Oct. 19.
complete the model.
and ensure the safety of all
The Pawnee Nation Law
“We are looking forward persons residing within the
Enforcement Center is locat- to having our own building boundaries while securing
ed at 1200 Heritage Circle in and the space to develop crit- the property located on the
Pawnee, Okla.
ical areas of need, such as an Reservation.
This new facility conevidence room and a training
Pawnee Police
Department
Directory
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(918) 762-3013
After hours/Weekend
Contact Officer Directly
Chief David Kanuho
(918) 285-6552
Asst. Chief Gene Howell
(918) 285-6553
Officer Bob Horn
(918) 285-6067
Officer Pat Leading Fox
(918) 285-6068
Officer Donna Leading Fox
(918) 285-6483
Dispatcher R. Ahdunko
(918) 399-2448
After Hours Contacts:
Gene Howell - (918) 285-6553
Bob Horn (918) 285-6067
Pat Leading Fox (918) 285-6068
If a Tribal Officer is not
immediately available,
please contact the
City of Pawnee Police Department
(918) 762-3166.
Dial 911 for emergency calls.
Firefighters Learn Wrangling Techniques
Photo by Gerald Woommavovah
By Gerald Woommavovah
Emergency Services Coordinator
Page designed by Toni Hill
PAWNEE NATION HAPPENINGS
By Toni Hill, Communications Manager
By David Kanuho, Chief of Police
Rhonda James, Jon James and John Sanders learn the art of nozzel control.
The mission of the Pawnee Nation
Fire and Rescue Department involves
the protection of life and property from
the adverse effects of fires, medical
emergencies or exposure to dangerous
conditions through fire suppression,
rescue, disaster preparedness, fire prevention and community education.
The fire and rescue team focuses
on rapid response to emergencies in
addition to providing appropriate intervention and community education.
The current staff includes Fire
Chief Pat Leading Fox and firefighters
Jon James, Frank James, Monty Matlock, Kelly Kersey, Josh Daniel and
Gerald Woommavovah.
All firefighters are required to
complete and maintain Firefighter 1,
Medical 1st Responder (or EMT-Basic) National Registry Certification
and required National Incident Management (NIMS) training. Collectively there is approximately six weeks
initial training required.
John Sanders, Richard Sanders,
Jon James, Rhonda James and Jason
North participated in a Firefighter 1
class held Oct. 13 – Nov. 18.
Next steps include the completion of a Live Burn course sponsored
through Oklahoma State University
and final accreditation.
For more information, contact the
Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue Department (non-emergency) at (918)
762-3655.
For emergency response, dial 911.
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Jim McCormick Elected As County Commissioner
Congratulations to Jim McCormick, elected as County
Commissioner
representing
District 2. McCormick will begin his term January 2013.
During his three and half
(article on page 3).
“It has been a pleasure to
work with everyone at the Pawnee Nation during this time,
and the time has allowed me to
become much more acquainted with the area needs and the
people of the community, which
encouraged me to seek a governmental role,” McCormick
said. “My commitment as commissioner is to continue the effort to enhance the County and
Tribal transportation system,
which is an important component of our local economic development, as well as a critical
part of emergency management
throughout the County.”
As commissioner, McCormick will network with other
legislators to create appropriate and substantial management
practices derived from strategic
planning and citizen input to ac-
Human Resources Manager Welcomes New Arrival.
Photo by Toni Hill
Pawnee Nation Human Resources
Manager Shelby Exum and her husband Tim welcomed Simeon Issac
into their family on Oct. 25, 2012.
Simeon, who weighed 8 pounds and
13 ounces, has two older brothers,
Easton (pictured) and Terren.
complish goals without adding
a tax burden to citizens.
McCormick’s previous experiences include more than
35 years of construction business, with more than 10 years
of ownership combined with a
decade of expertise within the
Vocational Technical System.
The Commissioner also spent
more than 10 years working
with Oklahoma Manufacturers
state wide.
“My professional experience has provided me with the
confidence that I can be an asset
in this new position,” McCormick said. “My family is my
greatest joy, having been married to my wife Rena for almost
52 years. We have four children
and nine grandchildren. I am
proud of them and thankful to
the District 2 voters who have
afforded me this opportunity.”
Pawnee Nation Assistant
Cook Wins The Dough
Pawnee Nation Title VI Assistant
Cook Beatrice Realrider won second place recently at the Pawhuska
National Indian Taco Contest. This
was her first year to participate.
Realrider won $750 for her efforts.
Congratulations!
Photo by Monie Horsechief
Photo by Toni Hill
years
of
service as
the Pawnee Nation
Project
M a n a g e r,
McCormick was
involved in
the planning
and
construction of the
Skedee
B r i d g e
Project
and
the
entrance
b r i d g e
and
paving project which will link the
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
complex and the Indian Health
Services center to U.S. 64 East
Photo byToni Hill
Sonny Howell displays his artwork at the Red Fork Native American Film Festival.
Pawnee Nation served as a sponsor for the Red Fork Native
American Film Festival facilitated by Tulsa Community College
(TCC) held Oct. 19 - 20 at the TCC West Campus. The festival featured Pawnee artists Charles Chapman and Sonny Howell.
Chapman’s unique self-taught style, infused in Pawnee culture,
earned a place for his paintings and illustrations in settings as diverse as the White House and the cover of Paint Horse Journal.
Inspired by the Pawnee artists of his hometown including T.C.
Cannon of Gracemont, Okla., Howell creates on canvas the myths,
exploits and stories including the belief of the stars and the Creation
Story of the Pawnee Tribe.
Page designed by Toni Hill
Red Fork Festival Honors Pawnee Culture
PAWNEE NATION HAPPENINGS
Submitted by Toni Hill, Communications Manager
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pawnee Nation programs and services
Aid to Tribal Government Contract
Submitted by Dawna Hare
Executive Director
As authorized by the Indian
Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act, Public Law 93638, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma utilizes the Aid to Tribal
Government contract through the
Bureau of Indian Affairs to support
general government operations.
Applications include tribal enrollment and membership services,
and the development of governmental policies, required legislation and regulations.
Areas of service also encom-
pass tribal elections and facilitating services and activities
that foster a strong and stable
tribal government.
Aid to Tribal Government
funds the Enrollment Office,
the Communications Office
(50 percent) and a portion of
the Executive Office (15 percent) which include the executive director and executive assistants salaries, space cost and
other incidentals.
The funding amount received for 2012 was $211,004.
Settlement Oversight Committee
Submitted by Dawna Hare
Executive Director
The Settlement Oversight Committee established by the Pawnee
Business Council (PBC) on September 8, 2012, comprised of three
members of the Pawnee Business
Council and three members of the
Narsharo Council has been appointed. Roy Taylor (Chairman), Carol
Nuttle, and Karla Knife Chief are
the PBC representatives and Francis
Morris (Pitahawirata Band), Warren
“Junior” Pratt (Skidi Band), and
Ralph Haymond (Kitkehahki Band)
are the Nasharo representatives.
The Committee held its first
meeting October 6th and discussed
a plan to move forward to make recommendations on the allocation of
$2 million into programs and services. Priorities discussed education
(including youth), elders, and burial.
The Committee discussed including
the priorities identified in the Community Planning Session conducted
at Roam Chief in December 2011.
Ideas that included culture and language were also discussed. Skidi
Chief, Jr. Pratt, recommended the
bands discuss ideas in the next band
meetings.
The committee will develop recommendations to the Pawnee Business Council for approval. To date,
no funds have been expended.
thank you from SAP
Red Ribbon Week Highlights The Importance of Healthy, Drug-Free Living
Submitted by Toni Hill, Communications Manager
The Pawnee community recently completed the annual Red Ribbon Week held Oct. 22 -26.
The Pawnee Nation Substance
Abuse Program (SAP) participated with the intent of expanding
the framework in a unified effort
against the drug problem that confronts the Pawnee and surrounding
communities.
SAP members participated in
this year’s Red Ribbon Week in
various ways. First, was the placement of banners around the Pawnee
Tribal Reserve followed by the annual grade school walk held on Oct.
25 with the employees and community members walk held the following day.
This activity was well represented by Tribal employees, families
and the Health Division employees.
The goal of the SAP is to turn
this downward trend around and to
focus on rebuilding the way of life
back to a positive and progressive
state of existence. Preventive measures are absolutely essential to sustain the longevity of this battle.
“We realize that the weather and
other work concerns affect some
people’s ability to participate,” said
Mike Ortiz, SAP counselor. “Still,
we hope that the support shown towards our children will have a positive impact on how they react and
respond to challenges that will face
them in the years ahead.”
“We would like to thank Dawna
Hare, Charley Hare, Linda Jestes,
Tiffany Frietze, Crystal McNeil,
Jaime Jestes and the high school students that were willing to brave the
high winds and cool temperatures
to make for a successful turnout,”
said. “We are also very grateful for
others who have also demonstrated
their dedication.”
PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL THIRD QUARTER 2012 RESOLUTIONS
#12-52 – A Resolution to Approve
an Agreement and Lease with PNE
Wind Company for a wind farm at
Chilocco. – Approved – September 26, 2012 by a vote of five for,
two against (Lone Chief and Taylor), and one not voting (President
Gover).
#12-53 – A Resolution to Renew
the Tribal Court 638 Grant. – Approved – September 26, 2012 by a
vote of seven for, and one not voting (President Gover).
#12-55 – A Resolution to Appoint a
#12-54 – A Resolution to NCAI Teller to the Election Commission –
Membership – Approved – October Chris McCray is Approved Novem10, 2012 by a vote of seven for, and ber 11, 2012 by a vote of three for,
one not voting (President Gover).
one against (Tilden), three absent
(Jestes, Taylor and Fields) and one
not voting (President Gover).
CHATICKS SI CHATICKS SUBSCRIPTIONS
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community highlights
Neill Bayhylle Receives 2012 AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors
Submitted Photo
ma Indian Elder
Honors. He was
presented with
a medallion by
AARP national
board member
Joan Ruff during a banquet
held in Oklahoma City, Okla.
on Oct. 4.
“We chose
Mr.
Bayhylle because
of his proven
(Left to Right) Mashell Sourjohn; Joan Ruff, AARP National Board l e a d e r s h i p
member; Neill Bayhylle; Nancy Stockbridge, AARP regional vice skills based on
president and Marjorie Lyons, AARP Oklahoma State president.
honesty, integrity and a posiNeill Bayhylle, former director
tive approach to
of Education for the Pawnee Nation, challenges,” said Mashell Sourjohn,
receives highest honor from the associate State director of CommuAmerican Association of Retired nity Outreach for AARP. “Neill is
Persons (AARP). Bayhylle is the re- especially strong in his commitment
cipient of the 2012 AARP Oklaho- to working with youth and teaching
them values that will successfully
carry them through life as productive citizens.”
Sourjohn further explained that
AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors annually recognizes 50 outstanding tribal elders who have made a
positive impact in their tribe, community, state or country and whose
work is grounded and like-minded
in AARP’s mission “to enhance the
quality of life for all as we age.”
Honorees are sought, nominated
by tribal governments or individuals
and selected from each Oklahoma
39 federal recognized tribal nations.
Bayhylle, 69, is a member of the
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and
was born at the Pawnee Indian Hospital.
After spending his youth in
Cushing, Okla. and graduating from
Oklahoma State University, Bayhylle served the Pawnee Tribe by
working with the youth using the
Thank You!
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by Rolf Clements/The Ponca City News
Best Wishes!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Suzanne Knife Chief
for being selected for the position of
Youth Services Coordinator. Knife Chief,
employed with Pawnee Nation since
November 2006, started serving in the
REACH US program advocating for
policy development. Shortly thereafter,
Knife Chief moved to coordinator for
HP/DP Healthy Nation after successfully
securing a grant. This three-year project
(2009-2012) included an emphasis on the
importance of physical activity, healthy
nutrition and tobacco education. Knife
Chief began her new position as Youth
Services Coordinator in October 2012.
Jessica Leading Fox was crowned on
Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 as the Standing Bear Princess for 2012- 2013. Jessica is 18 years old and a freshman at
Northern Oklahoma College located in
Tonkawa, Okla. Jessica is also on the
Pawnee Roll and is also of the Choctaw and Ponca descent. Her father, Patrick Leading Fox, Sr., serves as Head
Chief of the Nasharo Council. Placing
the crown is Summer Dawn Moore,
the outgoing 2011-2012 princess.
Golden Rule, “Treat others how you
want to be treated” as a foundation.
“I have dedicated my life helping others and helping them to meet
their life goals,” Bayhylle said. “I
really want to help people realize
their full potential. “
Bayhylle and his wife, Judi,
have put this mission in practice
through the ownership of The Apropos School, and also serve as
motivational speakers. Bayhylle is
the father of two sons, Elliott and
Brian, and the step-father of two
daughters, Kimberely and Tami.
“I was raised in a home that
was financially challenged, but full
of love,” Bayhylle said. “ I learned
early in life to be accountable for
my words and actions and to distinguish right from wrong. That is my
desire now, to help our youth understand how to make right choices
so that they can accomplish all that
they would desire.”
Submitted Photo
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
The 81st American Indian Exposition was a once in a
lifetime experience. Although I did not win the Exposition Princess title, I enjoyed the entire week of meeting
new people and representing the Pawnee Nation.
I sincerely thank all the people who supported me
through prayer, words of encouragement and financially
for this opportunity. A special thank you goes to Mr. Tom
Morgan and his wife for selecting me as princess. I am
also grateful for my dad and my Aunt Donna Howell for
enduring the long week with me.
My reign as the 2012 Pawnee Nation Princess will
soon be coming to an end so I hope I kept everybody
proud of me while exemplifying our tribe. May God bless
each and every one of you. – Autumn Only A Chief
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CONDOLENCES
ST. ELMO WILDE
July 24, 1943--Nov. 26, 2012
Submitted Photo
He passed from this life
on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
in Tulsa, Okla., having
reached the age of 69 years,
four months and two days.
He was a lifetime resident of Pawnee, attended
Pawnee Public Schools, and
graduated with the Class of
1961.
He joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard
in June 1962, receiving his
honorable discharge in September 1967.
He married Julia C.
Boney, and was a member
of the Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization.
St. Elmo served as a Petahawirata
Band
chief on the NashaSt. Elmo Wilde was born on
July 24, 1943 in Pawnee, Okla., to ro Council of the Pawnee Nation of
Cleve Wilde and Priscilla Ruth Jim Oklahoma. He also served as president of the Pawnee Indian Veterans
Wilde Canaday.
Organization and represented the
Pawnee Nation as a member of the
Color Guard. In the Veterans organization, St. Elmo besides serving
as president, served in many other
capacities, including Flag Man and
Arena Director. He was well known
throughout Indian country as an
Arena Director, a position he currently held for the Pawnee Vets.
St. Elmo was known for his artistic talents. Much of his work can
be seen throughout the community
of Pawnee.
Over the years, he did touch up
work of the World's Largest Cartoon, the Dick Tracy mural, and
painted the sign on Grammy's Grill
and the Pawnee Nation logo on the
floor of the Wellness Center gymnasium. He also designed the colorful
vests for the Pawnee Indian Veterans.
St. Elmo is survived by his son,
James E. Wilde, Oklahoma City,
Okla. two daughters, Danelle M.
Johnson, Moore, Okla.; Robin R.
Wilde-Stafford, Oklahoma City,
Okla.; three sisters, Carmen McKinney, Cushing, Okla.; Helena Sue
Casey, Pawnee, Okla.; Lucy Henry
Norris, Stillwater, Okla.; brother,
Frank Henry, Muskogee, Okla.; 10
grandchildren, plus a number of
other relatives and many friends.
St. Elmo was preceded in death
by his parents, Cleve and Priscilla
Wilde, and his brother, James Leroy
Jim.
Services were held at noon,
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at the
Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event
Center, Pawnee, Okla.
Interment was at the South Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla., under the direction of Poteet Funeral
Home, Pawnee, Okla.
Donna Rochelle Atkins was born on March
27, 1932 in Pawnee Okla.
to William Atkins, Jr. and
Belinda Box Atkins.
She passed from this
life on Wednesday, Oct.
10, 2012 at her home in
Red Rock Okla. having
reached the age of 80
years, six months and 12
days.
She was a member of
the Otoe Baptist Church.
Donna is survived
by her brothers, Jim Atkins and his wife, Frieda, Stillwater; Wilson
Atkins, Red Rock; Vir-
gil Atkins, Red Rock;
sisters, Blondie Atkins,
Red Rock; Lillie Atkins
Hance, Red Rock; Jackie
Deere, Oklahoma City;
Mickie Oulds, Ponca
City; Gwen Shunatona,
Pawnee; nieces, Georgia
Hoffman, Red Rock; Melea Hoffman, Red Rock;
Linda Camp, Ponca
City; Della Perez, Tulsa;
Frankie Carson, Pawnee;
nephews, Darnell Carson, Red Rock; Rusty Atkins and wife, Dee, Stillwater; Harvey Atkins, Jr.
and wife, Sylvia, Ponca
City; George Carson,
Tulsa; Joe Carson, Tryon; Amos Hinton, Marland, Okla.; great nieces
and nephews “grandchildren," Kimberly Grace
Atkins, Ponca City; Timothy Alex Atkins, Ponca
City; Harvey Atkins III,
Ponca City; Callie Nichole Atkins, Stillwater;
special “Little Friend” –
(Yorkie), Squeeks, plus a
number of other relatives
and many friends.
Donna was preceded
in death by her parents,
William and Belinda
Atkins, three sisters,
Norma Lucille Atkins
Carson, Gussie Imogene
Atkins, and Claudia Gayle “KiKi” Atkins; and
two brothers, Billy Atkins and Harvey Duane
Atkins, Sr.
Services were held at
10 a.m., Saturday, Oct.
13, 2012 at Poteet Funeral Chapel, Pawnee, Okla.
with Jimmy Kenner, Otoe
Baptist Church, and Otoe
Native American Church
officiating.
Interment
was at Otoe-Missouria
Cemetery, Red Rock,
Okla., under the direction
of Poteet Funeral Home,
Pawnee, Okla.
Unless otherwise noted, obituaries are printed as received courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.
Submitted Photo
DONNA ROCHELLE ATKINS
March 27, 1932—Oct. 10, 2012
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CONDOLENCES
William Levi Lefthand
was born on Feb. 6, 1943
in Pawnee, Okla. to Samuel Lefthand and Emma
Young Lefthand, and was
raised by his Aunt Nettie
and Uncle Sam Young. He
passed from this life on
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 in
Okmulgee, Okla. having
reached the age of 69
Gareth Malcolm Jim,
57, passed away peacefully with his family by
his side at an Oklahoma
City hospital on Saturday,
Oct. 13, 2012. A member
of the Petahawirata Band
of the Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma, he was born to
Clifford and Jennie Jim in
Edmond, Okla., on Nov.
28, 1954.
He is survived by his
sons, Laertes Jim and Mikael Jim, both of Yukon,
Okla.; brothers, Phillip
Lawrence Jim of Yukon;
Daniel Jim of Edmond,
Okla.; four grandchildren,
Dayton, Kalie, Blake, and
Maven of Yukon, plus
several cousins, nephews
and friends.
Gareth was preceded in
death by his parents, Clifford and Jennie Jim; sister, Lynetta Mills; uncle
Franklin Jim and aunt
Jennie Jim, of Pawnee;
grandparents, Phillip and
Ella Jim of Pawnee, Okla.
A memorial will be held
at Trinity Baptist Church,
Yukon, 620 North Cemetery Road, on Thursday,
Oct. 18, 2012, at 2 p.m.
WILLIAM LEVI LEFTHAND
Feb. 6, 1943-Oct. 9, 2012
years, eight
months and
three days.
He moved to Okmulgee approximately 25
years ago, and enjoyed
Indian beadwork, collecting eagles, buffalos, and
wolves and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
William is survived
by his spouse, Georganna
Cunningham, Okmulgee,
Okla.; stepson, John Cunningham and his wife, Melissa, Okmulgee, Okla.;
grandchildren, Kitty, Jason, Stephanie, Ashley,
Kingsly, DeAnna, Kattie
and CJ; brothers, Phillip Lefthand, Red Rock,
Okla.; Ted Lefthand, Tulsa, Okla., plus a number of
other relatives and many
friends.
William was preceded in death by his par-
ents, Samuel and Emma
Lefthand; Aunt Nettie and
Uncle Sam Young; and
two brothers, Francis and
Sherman Lefthand.
Graveside service will
be held at 2 p.m., Friday,
Oct. 12, 2012 at the Chaui
Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla.,
under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
Unless otherwise noted, obituaries are printed as received courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.
Submitted Photo
Taylor Duncan HorseChief
March 24, 1993 – Nov. 10, 2012
Deshler, Neb.
press.
Church in Deshler, Neb. at 2 p.m.
He was baptized April
He is preceded in death by his Officiant pastor Brian Francik, or12, 2000 by Pastor Fhar and grandfather Max Bell and grand- ganist Joyce Schmidt, congregaconfirmed April 1, 2007 by mother Faye HorseChief, and sister tional hymns “Amazing Grace”,
Pastor Kelm both at St. Peter Marla HorseChief.
“On Eagles Wings”, “How Great
Lutheran Church in Deshler,
He is survived by his par- Thou Art”, recorded selection “I
Neb.
ents, twin sister Haley HorseChief Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe,
Taylor attended Deshler and brother Skylar HorseChief burial will be at St. Peter Lutheran
Lutheran school and gradu- and wife Kaylee both of Deshler, Cemetery in Deshler, Neb., casket
ated from Deshler High Neb. brother Michael Johnson of bearers; Kolby Finke, Brett Finke,
School with the class of Tahlequah, Okla., sisters; Kelly Brady Firley, Thomas Vonderfect,
2011. He enjoyed playing Braden and husband Terry, Adri- Nathan Peoples Jr., Hayden Bohbasketball and doing flips enne HorseChief of Tahlequah, ling, Sean Jones, and Steaven Sedteasing the cheerleaders. In Beth Foreman and husband David lachek. Condolences may be left at
the summer he liked playing all of Tahlequah, Okla., and Shelby www.krollfh.com , Deshler MemoTaylor D. HorseChief of
baseball and swimming at the Brown of Dudleyville, Ariz., grand- rial Funeral Home of Deshler, Neb.
Deshler, Neb., the son of Dar- Deshler pool.
mother Lula Bell of Deshler, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.
rell HorseChief and Tami (Bell)
He worked for the Cherokee nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
Obituary courtesy of Hebron
HorseChief was born March 24, Nation in Oklahoma, then in Desh- friends.
Memorial,
www.krollfh.com/
1993 at Tahlequah, Okla. He de- ler for the Thayer County Weed
Funeral services were held fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_
parted this life Nov. 10, 2012 in Control, and in Hebron at “81” Ex- Nov. 16, 2012 at St. Peter Lutheran id=1816539&fh_id=12987.
Submitted Photo
Submitted Photo
GARETH MALCOLM JIM
Nov. 28, 1954—Oct. 13, 2012
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CONDOLENCES
Lance Allen Southern was born
Aug. 24, 2012 in Stillwater, Okla.
to Natasha Allene Moore and Jason
Allen Southern. He passed from this
life on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 in
Glencoe, Okla. having reached the
Lucille Bernice (Kauley) Chapman was born on Feb. 29, 1924, in
Lawton, Okla. to Gilbert Joseph
Kauley and Anna (Walker) Kauley.
She passed away on Oct. 31, 2012,
at the age of 88 years at her home in
Tahlequah, Okla. .
Bernice, Stu-Du-Dah-Wah (Girl
Who Has Good Ways), was raised
by her Kiowa family in Anadarko,
Okla. as a young child and then
attended Pawnee Indian Boarding
School and Haskell College in Lawrence, Kan. She lovingly cared for
and raised her family with Tommy
Chapman in Pawnee, Okla. Upon
her husband Tommy’s passing she
moved to Tahlequah, Okla. and
lived the remaining years of her life.
She deeply cherished her relationships with her grandchildren and
great grandchildren who adored her.
She was an active member of
the Elm Tree Baptist Church in
Tahlequah, Okla. and while living
in Pawnee was an active member of
age of two months and 24 days.
Lance is survived by his parents, Natasha Moore and Jason
Southern, Glencoe, Okla.; brothers and sisters, Kylena Kay Moore,
Glencoe, Okla.; Courtni Stanford,
Sapulpa, Okla.; Allee Joe Southern,
Glencoe, Okla.; Brett Moore, Glencoe, Okla.; paternal grandparents,
Sharon and Terry Southern, Pawnee, Okla.; maternal grandparents,
Marty Driscoll Sr., Pawnee, Okla.;
Neva and George Pratt; Allen and
Stella Moore; Ronnie Moore; Nancy Moore; Steve Moore; Darrell
Moore Sr., all of Pawnee, Okla.;
Lance Montgomery, Perry, Okla.;
Rick Driscoll, Pawnee, Okla.; Tina
Hatfield, Skedee, Okla.; Ronnie
and Patsy Cooper, Pawnee, Okla.;
George Cooper, Hobart, Okla.; Lee
and Vi Wills, Pawnee, Okla.; Steven and Vickie Cooper, Calif.; Delbert and Tiana Switch, Shawnee,
Okla.; paternal great grandmother,
Deloris Southern, Pawnee, Okla.;
maternal great grandparents, Neva
Horsechief Moore, Pawnee, Okla.;
Susan Moore, Red Rock, Okla.; Algar Horsechief, Yale, Okla.; Dave
Driscoll, Tulsa, Okla.; aunts and
uncles, Joe Southern and his wife,
Aubree and their children, Bixby,
Okla.; Marty Driscoll Jr. and his
wife, Jess Wasshines, Washington;
Casey Lynn Driscoll, Tulsa, Okla.;
Aurheba D. Driscoll, Pawnee,
Okla.; Franklin B. Driscoll, Stillwater, Okla.; Kaylynn Cox, Fairfax,
Okla.; Devin Moore, Pawnee, Okla.;
Larry and Rhonda Reamy, Pawnee,
Okla.; great aunts and uncles, John
and Marion Lytle, Stroud, Okla.;
Georgia and James Beaver, Cushing, Okla.; Ivan and Frances Lytle,
Shawnee, Okla.; Linda and Charles
Dotson, Prattsville, Okla.; Sheryl
and Eddie Adams, Pawnee, Okla.;
Dennis and Jody Southern, Pawnee,
Okla.; Carol Southern, Pawnee,
Okla.; plus a number of other relatives, and many friends.
Lance was preceded in death by
his grandparents, Michael Moore
Sr., Denise K. Moore, Melvin Lee
Moore; and great grandparents,
Mattie and Sherman Lytle; Sam
Southern; Thurman Frank Moore;
great aunts, Ramona Cavett and
Irene Venable, and great uncle, Perry Southern.
Services are pending with Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
LUCILLE BERNICE (Kauley) CHAPMAN
Feb. 29, 1924—Oct. 31, 2012
the Pawnee Indian Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Thomas Chapman,
Jr., her mother Anna Walker Kauley
Barnett and her father Gilbert Joseph Kauley, four brothers, Joseph,
Ronald, Lamont and Irvin Kauley
and one daughter LaRita Martinez.
She was married to Thomas
Chapman, Jr., former Pawnee Business Council president, in 1947
and from this union there survives
the children, Carol Chapman Young
and husband Nathan Young III;
Tommy Dale Chapman and wife
Karen Chapman; and Gary Chapman, all of Tahlequah, Okla. Residing in Lawrence, Kan. are two
daughters, Linda Martinez Howell
Miller, and LaFern Martinez Robleado. She is also survived by 13
grandchildren, Henry Chapman,
Nathan H. Young IV, John Chapman Young, Shawn LeAnn Soulsby,
Michelle T. Young, Brett A. Chapman, Renee M. Chapman, Lindsey
D. Chapman, Chris Howell, Cora
Howell Carey, LaShane Miller,
David Miller, Robert Miller and
two great grandsons, Eric Young,
Stoney Lee Barnoskie II, and
four great granddaughters Olivia Ruth Young, Audrey Grace
Chapman, Asia Chapman and
Olivia Chapman. She also leaves
behind numerous cherished sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlie
Chapman, Linda Chapman Jestes,
Lloyd Chapman, Millie Chapman Deatherage, Alice Chapman
Woods, Wanda Chapman and Leta
Mae Chapman and numerous cherished nieces and nephews, and relatives from the StoneRoad and Eaves
families. She also leaves her numerous friends from the Pawnee and Kiowa tribes from Pawnee, Tahlequah,
Lawton, and Anadarko, Oklahoma.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, 10:00 a.m., in
the Roam Chief Event Center, Pawnee, Okla. Officiating were Brother
Submitted Photo
Submitted Photo
LANCE ALLEN SOUTHERN
Aug. 24, 2012—Nov. 10, 2012
Duane Pratt, Pawnee Indian Baptist
Church and Brother DJ McCarter,
Elm Tree Baptist, Tahlequah, Okla.
Eulogies were delivered by John
Chapman Young and Dr. Everett
Rhodes. Interment was at the South
Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla.
In honor of Thomas Chapman’s
service to Panwee Nation, the Pawnee Nation flags were lowered.
Unless otherwise noted, obituaries are printed as received courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.
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PAWNEE NATION BUILDING DIRECTORY
Building #64:
(918) 762-3621
• Pawnee Business Council
• Executive office
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Grants & Contracts
• Information Technology
• Tribal Planning
• Communication
• Indian Community Development
Block Grant
Building #68:
(918) 762-3378
• Gaming Commission
Pawnee Nation College
• Albin Leadingfox Building: (918) 7623393 or (918) 762-3383
• Staff Quarters Building: (918) 7623343
Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Building:
(918) 762-2106
• School Readiness Program
Pawnee Nation Housing:
(918) 762-3454
Tribal Operations:
(918) 762-2273
• Reserve Maintenance
• Building Rentals
I.H.S Housekeeping:
• THPO
Health & Community Services Center: (918)
762-3873
• Indian Child Welfare
• Violence Against Women
• CHR/EMS: (918) 762-4641
• Diabetes Program: (918) 762-4045
• REACH US
(918) 762-3605
Building #1:
(918) 762-3624
• Tax Office
• Enrollment Office
Pawnee Tribal Court:
(918) 762-3649
Wellness Center/ Multi-Purpose Building
• Title VI (Elderly Meals): (918) 7624042
• Early Learning Center and care given
0-2 yrs: (918) 762-2489
Roam Chief Building:
(918) 762-2541
• Food Distribution
•
•
•
Fire Station
Pawnee Police Dept.: (918) 762-3013
Division of Natural Resource &
Safety/
Transportation: (918) 762-3655
o Environment
o Transportation: (918) 762-3655
Cultural Learning Center (Berry Building):
(918) 762-3227
• Education & Training
• Repatriation
Family Development Center
• Fitness Center: (918) 762-3006
• Learning Center: (918) 762-3007
Substance Abuse Building:
(918) 762-2153
• Substance Abuse Program
• Healthy Nations Program
Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation:
(918) 762-4832
Indian Health Services Directory
General Informaiton: (918) 762-2517
Same-Day Appointments: (918) 762-6548
Chronic/Rountine Care: (918) 762-6539
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Enrollment Department
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Name: __________________________________________________
Current Address: _________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________
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Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Financial Update
Submitted by the Tribal Development Corporation
The Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation (PTDC) has sent
the Pawnee Nation government a
total of $977,384 in payments as
of September 2012; $221,361 more
than during the same time period in
2011, in addition, the distribution
payment of $508,000 is $65,233
more than what was sent during the
full year in 2011. With the re-branding of the restaurant to Howler’s
Famous BarBQ, placing new machines in the StoneWolf Casino and
the Trading Post Casino, purchasing
a 26’ x 18’ LED sign and restructuring the Corporate office, PTDC
is on track to realizing a more profitable and successful 2012 while
achieving its mission and vision
statements.
The PTDC Board of Directors,
CEO and corporate staff continue
to bring about positive changes in
the structure of the corporation and
businesses it operates. All employees of PTDC are an important factor in sustaining the corporation and PTDC is currently
updating its Employee Handbook
and Human Resources Policies
and Procedures in an effort to
develop an on-going environment of awareness of the procedures that assist each department
in performing its responsibilities
in a safe and well-designed manner. Currently PTDC employs
127 people; 47 percent of Native
American descent and 27 percent
of the total represents the Pawnee
Nation. Furthermore, PTDC employees now receive a comprehensive employment orientation
which includes customer service
training.
For information on PTDC job
opportunities contact Human Resources Director Misty Conover
or Human Resources Coordinator
Clay Raun at (918) 762-4832 Ext.
10.
The PTDC Board of Directors
meet on Tuesday evenings at 5:30
p.m., the meetings are held on the
second floor of the Health and Community Services building.
Great Christmas Gift!
Pendleton Blankets Reflect Pawnee Pride
The Pawnee Nation Tax Office offers the Pawnee Nation Pendleton blankets designed to resemble the Pawnee Nation Flag. The total
cost of the blanket, including tax, is $324.
Lay-a-way is available with a 25 percent down payment and the
remainder of the cost payable within 90 days in the form of a monthly
payment of 25 percent of the balance due.
An additional shipping cost of up to $18 will be applied to the
final payment. A charge of $25 will be incurred in the event of a laya-way cancellation.
For more information, contact Lyle Fields or Cecilia Hawkins at
(918) 762-3624.
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