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Community Meets to Address

Apache Public School Issues

Native American stu-dents are experiencing “bul-lying” from faculty, staff and other students in the Apache Public School, according to concerned parents. Because of this, a spe-cial Native American Student and Parent Awareness Meeting will be held 7 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Comanche Community Center in Apache, Okla. All interested students

and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information contact: Jaqui Knight (405) 824-9048 or Trivette Arellano

(580) 588-9271.

Bill Shoemate and Barthell Little Chief, Honorees for the AARP

Elders Awards

On Aug. 30, The Amer-ican Association of Retired Persons (AARP) honored 50 tribal members from all 39 tribes in Oklahoma at the Na-tional Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklaho-ma City. Two of the honorees were Comanche tribal mem-bers, Bill Shoemate and Bar-thell Little Chief. “The extraordinary ac-complishments of Indian el-ders from all parts of the state have left an indelible mark on their families, their tribes, their communities and the state as a whole,” said AARP Oklahoma Volunteer State President Mar-jorie Lyons. “This group of honorees embodies the quali-ties of AARP Founder Ethel Percy Andrus who lived by the motto To serve and not to be served,” she said.

Bill Shoemate Bill Shoemate is very giving of himself and to the young people. He is known for his generous contribution of leadership and devotion to his community and his tribe. Shoe-mate is employed as the Gen-eral Manager of Indigo Adver-tising, and is a councilman on the Lawton City Council. Shoemate has received many awards throughout his life which include the 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King Lifetime Achievement Award, for serv-ing a lifetime of dedication to the children and citizens of the Lawton/Fort Sill community. Some of his many civic

Chairman Mike Burgess, far right, joins the AARP in honoring fellow Comanche’s Bill Shoemate, left, and Barthell Little Chief at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City Aug. 30 in Oklahoma City.

Story and Photos by Fred Codynah Jr./News Staff

activities include: Optimistic of the Year: YMCA Board of Directors, Camofire Board of Directors, American Indian Cultural Center and Museum Board of Directors, Lawton Boys Club, Booster Club Pres-ident, a former Chairman of the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache (K.C.A.)Land Use Committee, and the Calvary Baptist Church deacon. He is the first chair-man of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma-Southwest Chapter, a member of the Comanche Nation Business Committee, Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center Board of Directors, 2006 Oklahoma Republican of the year. He is the former president of the Comanche County Cerebral Palsy Association and a youth sports coach for over 40 years. “I was honored to be representing the Comanche Nation at anything,” said Shoe-mate. Shoemate said he was even more honored that the co-workers here are the ones who submitted his name. “To be among so many outstanding Native Americans in one setting, I was humbled, because a lot of those I knew, and I know what they all have done for their tribes and for Native Americans in general. I was quite honored by it to be honest,” Shoemate said.

Barthell Little Chief Barthell Little Chief, Comanche, an award winning

artist, was a student of James Auchiah, one of the famous “Kiowa Five” artist. He paints and sculpts using the power of nature and its elements, the power of the Plains Indian medicine and the power of the warrior ethic. In 1994, Little Chief started sculpting Colorado Alabaster and in the first three shows he entered, he won three first place and one second place in Sculpture including Best of Category in stone sculpture at Red Earth. Little Chief has won five ‘Grand Awards’ and won numerous first and second place ribbons in painting, sculpture, and graphics in many juried fine art shows from coast to coast, He has won more than 400 art awards including a Best of Category, first, second and third at the Sante Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, N.M. He was invited to show his artwork at both of the Win-ter Camp Shows at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Little Chief is in the permanent collections of the Oklahoma Historical Society State Museum of History in Oklahoma City, Okla, the Mu-seum of Art at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla, the Department of the Interior, Washington D.C., the South-ern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko, Okla, and the Co-

Annual Halloween Activities

Set for October

The Comanche Nation Higher Education Program will host its annual Scary Stories Night 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Complex. Tasty treats, scary sto-ries, and ghouls and goblins will be on deck to entertain all who come. For more information, call (580) 492-3363. The annual Comanche Nation Halloween Safehouse will be 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Complex. For more information, call (580) 492-3251.

The Southwest Chapter of the American Indian Cham-ber of Commerce of Oklaho-ma‘s Second Annual American Indian Business Exposition will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16 at the Comanche Na-tion College, 1608 SW 9th St., Lawton. Daily admission is $3 per day or $5 for both days. Booth space is avail-able for $50 for members, $75 for non-members, and free for non-profit organizations. Arts and Craft booths can set up for $25 plus a donation. The exposition will of-fer networking opportunities and business opportunities. Door prizes and raffles will be given out daily. For more information, call Geneva Hadley or Ruth Toahty (580) 357-6545.

Business Expo Held Oct. 15-16

See AARP, Page 2

Sneak Peek

PROGRAMS

MILITARY

September CBC Meeting

Overview

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GOVERNMENT

Comanche National Musuem

Inducts Three New Board Members

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CIVA Reviews Activities

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New Elder Center Advisory Board

Sworn In

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Will you be attending the 19th Annual Comanche Nation Fair

October 2010 2 The Comanche Nation News

From the Desk of Chairman Burgess

THE COMANCHE NATION NEWS

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• We reserve the right to edit all material. Letters or articles that contain libelous information, slan-der, or personal attacks will not be printed. The letters to the editor or articles contained in the The Comanche Nation News does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the PIO staff.

Comanche Nation Officials

Chairman Michael BurgessVice Chairman Richard Henson

Secretary/TreasurerRobert Tippeconnie

Committeeman No. 1Ronald Red Elk

Committeeman No. 2Mark Wauahdooah

Committeeman No. 3Darrell KosechequetahCommitteeman No. 4

Clyde NarcomeyTribal Administrator

(Acting)William Owens

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P.O. Box 908Lawton, Okla. 73502

Toll Free: (877) 492-4988

Physical Address584 Bingo Rd.

Lawton, OK 73505

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Whenever it was first stated “time fly’s”, was an un-derstatement! With one year of office firmly under our belts, a new election that brought some new and old faces to the CBC, time has flown and we have accomplished much as a Nation. We have seen that the most recent and current CBC is very cost conscious, is concerned about policy and implementing policy, and still serve the needs of our citi-zens. Ladies and gentlemen, I can say this for our efforts; we have done much better keeping cost in control and within the budgeted amounts of plans. But with all the plan-ning and budget watching we have done, we still run short in some areas of service due to the overwhelming num-ber of persons who are not employed. In addition to this number, many of our citizens are returning home to seek as-sistance from family, friends, and the nation itself. One of the efforts that I and the CBC truly desire to achieve is more diverse eco-nomic ventures which will bring other income to the na-tion. We are doing our best to connect with other companies or tribes that will assist us with some ventures, however with the overall economy of the nation taking another dip, a downturn in earnings and jobs, we are witness to the many ups and downs that the federal government experi-ences when companies close doors and lay workers off. But if you have read some of the

news lately, the state of Okla-homa has had one bright spot even the state is benefitting from. That bright spot: Indian Gaming! The 39 Native Nations of Oklahoma, the majority of whom have gaming, have con-tributed over $100 Million to the general fund of the state of Oklahoma. This allows tribes with compacts to operate Class III games. Incidentally, the ini-tial contributions of funds were designed to assist the many school districts in Oklahoma, however due to the economic downturn in Oklahoma the monies have been diverted to the State’s General Fund.

On the Red River: Recently the CBC vot-ed down a $40 Million dollar casino and hotel development that was to replace the Red River Casino. While many of us agreed that the price tag was too large for our nations’ econ-omy we also agreed that we have to do ‘something’ about upgrading the casino and the facility itself. For instance, we can see profits dropping at the casino due to patrons’ view-ing our facility as ‘old’, ‘too smoky’, and we are told ‘it needs improvement to be more attractive’, words which sur-veys say ‘make a change!’ So my people, to not do anything is to accept failure, but we are not accustomed to failure. The Comanche Nation was the first to market at the Red River, and we will be first diversifying at the Red River. Our local citizens will remem-ber the vote to turn down the total development. Yet after

visiting with Comanche citi-zens in Albuquerque, N.M. and Dallas- Ft. Worth, TX, and explaining the need for renova-tion/development at Red River the general consensus was to ‘do something!’ This is also stated by several of the CBC members who understand the trend analysis that our gaming staff have projected. Despite the rhetoric that has been projected by misun-derstanding citizens, the nation must progress with other plans and achieve more economic benefit to the nation. So we will come back to you all and inform you of plans that are now in the works to renovate/build on the success of our Red River Casino. And the plan is to do something that will not cost the nation as much money as originally projected. And for those of you who did not know, the plans for this development were in place prior to the elec-tion in 2009. The prior CBC should have known about it due to their involvement with the renovation of the Coman-che Casino in Lawton, our Flagship casino, now working stronger to bring in revenue.

Future needs: In the past several months the perception has been given that the Nation is floun-dering without a captain. That is only an individuals’ percep-tion and the cohorts that desire to paint a picture that the CBC is acting illegally is only con-jecture by those few. The CBC is the empowered leadership, who has been kept in the loop on information, has been con-

sulted on issues and who have been given every opportunity to respond to issues affecting our budget, our policies and our future planning. As the Chairman, it is my job to keep folks informed and in the loop on projects as they seem to be most fruitful for the nation, and only when a project or plan seems wor-thy of consideration by the full CBC will I be willing to waste their time to call a meeting. As we saw in visiting with absen-tee members, they are happy to have information brought to them and not just by rumors or ‘internet discoveries.’ In fact we are now dis-cussing other opportunities for expansion which will give us a broader base of operations for gaming in areas that we have been called upon to consider. Those are future talks and we will disclose those as they be-come more positive. One of the priorities that we have is al-ways and utmost in our collec-tive thinking is to protect and ensure that the per-cap is al-ways available to our citizens. And currently we sit at 14,800+ members. While many ques-tions abound around per-cap, I assure you that the CBC does not even consider using it as leverage for a loan. Please review the Na-tions’ website and you will see where you can send questions or concerns to the Chairman and I will be happy to respond, particularly to the many of you who are from out-of-the-service area here in Oklahoma, May God Bless Each of You in your daily endeavors.

GOVERNMENT

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The September meet-ing was called to order by Co-manche Nation Chairman Mi-chael Burgess. After Roll Call, a quorum was established. A motion was passed to accept last’s month’s minutes. A mo-tion was passed to amend the agenda.

Resolutions 110-10 Resolution to amend 101-10, Motion made by Rich-ard Henson. Second by Clyde Narcomey. Motion Carries 5/0. 111-10 Revolving

13 Resolutions Pass September 4 Business Committee MeetingBy Fred Codynah Jr./News Staff

Loan. 112-10, Per Capita. Motion made by Richard Henson to combine resolutions. Second by Darrell Kosechequetah. Motion carries 5/0. 114-10 Close IBC Ac-counts, 115-10 Close Banc-first Accounts and 116-10Close Liberty National Bank Accounts. Motion made by Richard Henson to combine resolutions. Second by Mark Wauahdooah. Motion carries 4/1. 117-10 Fiscal year

2010 Audit. Motion made by Richard Henson. Second by Mark Wauahdooah. Motion carries 5/0 118-10 Andy Wer-wichah or Pahahbo land ac-quisition. Motion made by Richard Henson. Second by Darrell Kosechequetah. Mo-tion carries 4/1. 119-10 Corine Heath Land Acquisition. Motion made by Richard Henson. Sec-ond by Darrell Kosechequetah. Motion carries 4/1. Motion to approve

travel for Richard Henson to the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition. Motion made by Robert Tippeconnie. Second by Mark Wauahdooah. Motion carries 5/0. Motion to approve travel for Robert Tippecon-nie to NAFOA, IRRPCC AND NAGPRA. Motion made by Richard Henson to approve all three travel. Second by Dar-rell Kosechequetah. Motion carries 5/0

manche National Museum in Lawton, Okla, He is listed in numer-ous books including; Who’s Who In American Art, Ameri-can Artist, Who’s Who in North American Art. Contemporary

Native American Sculpture and, Kiowa Voices-Vol.11. Whether traditional or contem-porary paintings or sculptures, fully beaded cradle boards or sculptures made from moose antlers, Little Chief has contin-

ued evolving his art. “Its a great honor to ac-cept this award for my family and the Comanche people said Little Chief. I’m half Kiowa and half Comanche, and I was always known as a Kiowa but

I’m just as proud of my Co-manche side as well. I wish my mother was here to see me win this award,” Little Chief said.

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PROGRAMS

Comanche Nation Will Open for Columbus Day

The Comanche Nation will not observe Columbus Day, Oct. 11, and allofficesofthetribewillbeopenforbusiness.

Environmental Program Cleans Up

Madesche Road The Comanche Na-tion Environmental Pro-grams (OEP) has been pick-ing up trash along Madische Road the first Friday of each month since August 6. The Environmental Program staff and volunteers picked up 23 bags of litter Aug. 6 along Madesche Rd. The OEP believes, as a good neighbor, and in an effort to keep tribal lands and the environment free of trash, they are committed to keeping the road which leads to and from the complex litter-free, as many persons visit the complex. Any per-sons who wish to take part and help with the clean up can meet at the Janice Totite Pewewardy Softball Field parking lot at 8:30 a.m. the first Friday of the month. OEP will provide safety vests, water and trash bags. If you have any ques-tions please call (580) 492-3754.

Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC), which has been opened to the public since Sep-tember of 2007, has appointed three new board members; Patsy M. Couts, Kheri Jhane Myers-NoiseCat and Blanche Wahnee. Bill Shoemate will retain his seat for an additional three years. These new appointees, selected by members of the Comanche Business Commit-tee, will join a board consist-ing of five total members that oversees CNMCC's overall op-

tion from Columbia Univer-sity in New York, N.Y. She is the former chair of the Fine Arts and Performing Arts De-partment at Haskell Indian Nations University in Law-rence, Kan. During her time at Haskell, she authored and designed the university’s gen-eral education curriculum and bachelor of arts and sciences degree. She has extensive ex-perience in costume design and has participated in sev-eral art shows across the U.S.Wahnee will serve as the board’s secretary/treasurer.

Museum Welcomes Three New Board Memberserations. The newly appointed board members' term will run through September 2013.• Cout holds a doctor-ate of education from Okla-homa State University and serves as the chair of the Advanced Professional Ser-vices and Instructional Me-dia Educational Program Co-ordinator for the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma. Couts will serve as the board chairman

• Myers-NoiseCat cur-

rently holds the position of Tribal Outreach Director for the Southwestern Associa-tion for Indian Arts (SWAIA), and the most recently served as the Executive Director of the American Indian Nation-al Center for Television and Film in Los Angeles, Calif. She has in-depth experience in the fields of publishing, pub-lic relations and fund-raising.Myers-NoiseCat will serve as the board’s vice chairman.

• Wahnee holds a mas-ter of arts in Art and Educa-

Submitted by the Comanche National Museum and Culture Center Staff

Photo by Paula Karty/News Staff

Clockwise, Michael Sanchez, Lynn Schonchin, Gaylon Podo-cony, Donnita Sovo, Jolene Schonchin, Mark Wauahdooah, and Kyle Tahpay picked up over 20 bags of trash Aug. 6 along Madesche Rd..

One of the best ways to help your children have a good year in school is to make sure they have health cover-age. Youngsters with insurance generally enjoy better health. They can focus on their studies and participate in sports. Your children may not currently have coverage for a number of reasons. You lost your job, your employer doesn’t offer insurance, or you simply can’t afford it. Whatever the cause, the Chil-dren’s Health Insurance Pro-gram, or CHIP, may be able to help. More than seven million youngsters now receive low-cost medical care through it. The federal and state program has been a lifeline for children 18 and younger whose parents don’t qualify for Medicaid but, through no fault of their own, don’t have or can’t afford private health insurance. The youngsters get regular check-ups, dental care, shots and prescription drugs. They’re less likely to miss class and fall behind. Children with health insurance are also better able to participate in organized school sports. Without cover-age, youngsters sometimes must pass up the chance to join a team because their fami-lies can’t afford the necessary physical or their parents worry they couldn’t pay the doctors’ bills if their children became injured. Obviously, allowing as many students as possible to get coverage and get in the game is important to the chil-dren, who are eager to play sports. But it’s also valuable to a country facing an epidemic of childhood obesity. One in three American children is now overweight or obese. That should be as star-tling as if one in three young-sters were found to have can-cer. Unless we reverse this trend toward early obesity and the health problems it creates, we will have the first genera-tion of Americans with a short-er lifespan than their parents.


Commander George Red Elk, Jimmy Caddo, Wil-bur Sapcut, Leland Parker and Lanny Asepermy traveled to Moore, Okla. on September 8th and presented a service shawl to Comanche mem-ber Mattie Maloy in honor of her late husband, CPL Paul Maloy who served with the 24th Infantry Division and 8th Army from 1951-53, includ-ing a tour of duty in Korea. On September 11th Red Elk, Caddo, Asepermy and Eleanor McDaniel pre-sented the colors in Anadarko during the city’s 9/11 memorial service. After the presentation the officers and historian visit-ed with 92-year-old Comanche member Ruth Roulain. Rou-lain’s brother Ben Trevino was killed in action on August 3, 1944 and another brother, Sam Trevino, was a prisoner of war

Submitted by Lanny Asepermy/CIVA

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from December 16, 1944 to April 4, 1945. Her first cousins, CPL Johnnie Rivas and PFC Gilbert Vidana were also killed in action – Rivas on June 6, 1944 and Vidana on September 16, 1944. Roulain was given her late brother’s flag after her mother passed away – the flag is a 48 star flag with gold stars and will displayed during the CIVA’s Veterans Day Cel-ebration on November 13th. This is the first and only gold star flag that any of the CIVA veterans have ever seen. – according to limited research only about 500 “Gold Star” flags were made by a

French garment company un-der the assumption that the stars were to be Gold in honor of our Gold Star mothers who sons were killed in action in southern France after the Nor-mandy landings in June, 1944. Roulain is a direct descendent of Tabbananica (Hears or Voice of the Sunrise) and Twof-ty and Benjamin Roach and Po-

kin. Her mother was Anna “Octaviana” Roach Trevi-no and her aunts were Pat Roach Rivas and Mary “Maria” Roach Vidana. A fellowship with a meal and singing was held for former CIVA com-mander, Nipper Tiddark and longtime CIVA of-ficer Albert Clark Jr., at the Comanche Commu-nity Center in Apache on September 16th. Tiddark was unable to attend due

to health reasons – Red Elk, McDaniel, Asepermy, Nor-man Nauni, Willie Nelson and Shelley Asepermy visited with Tiddark after the fellowship at his house and presented him with a CIVA Challenge Coin and Medallion, a CIVA vet-eran’s hat and photo of him and the CIVA Princess. The meal was provided by the Aux-

iliary and the drum by Nor-man Nauni and Willie Nel-son. Both Tiddark and Clark made many contributions to the Nation and the Nation’s veterans during their active tenure with the organization. Chairman Michael Burgess was in attendance and closed the fellowship with a prayer for good health to both men. A special presenta-tion of a CIVA service shawl was made to family of US Navy veteran Carl Atauvich to his daughter Tonelle Long. Tiddark is a World War II and Korean War veteran and served with the Army, Navy and Air Force while Clark retired from the Air Force and served in Vietnam. We thank them for their dedi-cated, faithful and honorable service to God, the Nation and the United States of America.

Getting all youngsters insured is an important first step to keeping them fit and conquering childhood obesity. With their children covered, families can develop standing relationships with doctors who can teach their young patients healthy lifestyles and tackle medical problems early, before they become serious.Still, as many as five million children are eligible for CHIP or Medic-aid but not yet en-rolled. Many families may think they make too much money to qualify for either pro-gram. Others may not even realize the help exists.Generally, a family of four with an income up to $44,100 a year can get their chil-dren covered. Even if you’ve been turned down before, you may be able to have your children insured now, since a number of states have recent-ly broadened their eligibility for CHIP.CHIP has softened the blow when breadwin-ners have lost their jobs during the reces-sion. But the program has also helped work-ing parents when an employer has scaled back or ended group health coverage.A phone call is all it takes to determine if your children are eligible for low-cost health insurance. Call 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk with a represen-tative or visit www.insurekidsnow.gov. Families can usu-ally complete their applications over the phone, online or through the mail, without taking time from work. Once your

child is enrolled, you’ll be able to pick a physician for your child and see that doctor when your youngster falls sick. You won’t have to worry about how you’ll pay for the visit, and you won’t have to sit for hours in an emergency room when your child could be easily treated in the doctor’s office. Your chil-dren will also have access to

Health Insurance Can Help Your Child Succeed in SchoolBy Dr. Renard L. Murray/Dallas Regional Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

prescription drugs and dental care to help them stay healthy. A year ago, President Obama and Congress added money to the CHIP program to expand children’s health coverage. The goal now is to find and sign up each of the five million eligible youngsters who aren’t enrolled. Children deserve good

health care to reach their full potential. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between paying for groceries and affording a doctor’s visit. CHIP gives fam-ilies control over their health care and the peace of mind that comes from knowing they’ll get high-quality care when they need it.

HEALTH


COMANCHE LIFESTYLESHaskell Alumni Association of

Oklahoma Haskell Indian Na-tions University Alumni Association invites Alumni and friends to the Annual Haskell Reunion 2010, Oct. 29-31. The reunion will be held at the Holiday Inn Norman, 1000 N. Interstate Drive, Norman, Okla. For more informa-tion contact Loretta Bur-gess, (918) 633-7030, e-mail: [email protected].

American Indian Alumni Society of the

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma American Indian Alumni Society (AIAS) is pleased to announce the F. Browning Pipestem Me-morial9thAnnualBenefitGolf Scramble to be held Oct. 15 at the University of Oklahoma Jimmie Austin Golf Course. In 2002, the F. Browning Pipestem Memo-rial Scholarship Fund was established in honor of the memory of Mr. Browning Pipestem. Pipestem was dedicated to enriching the lives of American Indian students and devoted his time and energy to being a positive, respected and in-fluential supporter among the American Indian com-munity. As a graduate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and an ac-tive member of the AIAS Board of Directors, he dem-onstrated a strong commit-ment to American Indian people, both at the local and national arenas. Since the inception of the Schol-arship Fund, 70 American Indian students have been privileged to accept such an esteemed scholarship at the University of Oklahoma. The annual benefit golf event generates con-siderable funding for this premier American Indian scholarship. As a supporter of the University of Oklaho-ma and the American Indian students in higher education. There are several opportuni-ties for you to support this event, whether it is playing in the tournament, sponsor-ing a team, providing raffle items, or giving a generous monetary donation. For more informa-tion, contact Jarrod Tahse-quah at (405) 204-3368 or [email protected].

The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum (AICCM) is a newly-develop-ing multi-faceted institution . Parallel tracks of construction and institutional development is currently in the making. The project, located at the southeast intersection of I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, is envisioned as hav-ing four components on a 250 acre site and under preview and governance of the Native American Cultural and Educa-tional Authority (NACEA), a state agency.• A 125,00 square foot

American Indian Cultural Center and Museum

• A cultural park with unique outdoor programs, landscapes and trail sys-tems

• A complementary retail marketplace with a hotel and conference center

• A centralized Visitor Cen-ter connecting with other destinations across the state

If you would like to make a donation visit the web site at www.aiccm.org or call (405) 239-5509.

Pewewardy Selected As Head of

Math Department

Comanche mem-ber LaNeal Pewewardy has been selected this year to be the head of the math depart-ment at Hopi Junior/Senior High School. HJSHS is located on the Hopi reser-vation in Ariz., and has ap-proximately 600 students. P e w e w a r d y ’ s daughter, Mary Grace is currently in the 11th grade at HJSHS and currently is an honors student.

The story of a pioneer-ing woman photographer An-nette Ross Hume living her life in Anadarko, Okla., has been put together in a special collec-tive book. Hume moved to Oklahoma Territory with her husband after he accepted an appointment as physician for the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency. She soon acquired a camera and began documenting daily life. Her portraits of ev-eryday life are unforgettable-images of Indian mothers with babies in cradle boards, tribal elders (including Comanche chief Quanah Parker) conduct-ing council meetings, families receiving their issue of beef from the government agent, and men and women engaging in the popular pastime of gam-bling. The book is 256 pages with 184 pages of Black and White Illustrations is on sale for $34.95. For more infor-mation contact: University of Oklahoma Press, 2800 Venture Drive, Norman OK, 73069-8216 or (800) 627-7377 or (405) 325-2000.

Life at the Kiowa, Comanche and Wichita

AgencyBook Available

Cultural and Education

Center Update

Comanche tribal mem-ber Francene Monenrkit, of Norman, Okla., was recently trained and certified as a Chil-dren’s Etiquette Consultant by The Etiquette and Leadership Institute. The training was held at the Classic Center, Ath-ens, Ga. In addition to the class,

Monenerkit Receives Certificationin

Children’s Etiquette

Brinkman Wins First Place

Amari Brinkman placed first in a special Jingle

Goss Enter Fashion Show

4-year-old, Zoe Isabel-la Goss, was picked to be in a fashion show at Dillard’s in the Central Mall. Goss is the daughter of Rolynn Goss and the grand-daughter of Doyle and Karen Goss of Walters and the great grand-daughter of Videll and Isabelle Yackeschi of Coman-che Okla.

20 years of Ministry and Doing God’s Work Revs. Fred and Jan Ti-cahkie will be celebrating 20 years in the ministry and 41 years of marriage. Jan Haury Ticeahkie was born and raised in Carne-gie. She married Fred Ticeah-kie Aug. 26, 1969. For 32-years the couple made their home in California,

at which time they owned and operated Ticeahkie Trucking for 14-years. Due to unfor-tunate on-the-job injury and illness it lead the couple to Global University to become

ministers for the Assembly of God, which they both have earned their credentials. The couple has served in many places throughout California and Arizona, help-ing out their Native people. The couple served 12 years at the Indian Revival Center Assembly of God in Bell Gardens, where they were involved in the women’s min-

istry, men’s ministry, board member and co-interim pas-tors. Their daughter is an edu-cator and currently is teaching

at Riverside Indian School, and their son is a personal profes-sional trainer at the Comanche Nation Fitness Center. The couple wants to meet the needs of their fam-

ily, friends and tribal members. They offer all official duties of their ministry to you with Love

and respect for God. For more informa-tion call: Reverend Jan Hau-ry Ticeahkie, Reverend Fred Charles Ticeahkie at (580)

357-6097.

A musical composi-tion by Comanche Composer

Music Performance of Comanche Composer

Yeagley

Dance contest given by Mag-gie Burch at the Annual Wichi-ta Pow-wow. Brinkman also placed third in the regular Jingle cat-egory. Brinkman was awarded cash prizes and a beautiful new jingle dress. Brinkman would like to thank Maggie Burch and her grandmother Jo Packer.

Monenrkit also has training in: Etiquette and Protocol Consul-tant, Protocol School of Wash-ington; Etiquette and Protocol Consultant, “Catherine The Cat”; Tea and Etiquette Train-ing; Corporate and Interna-tional Protocol Consultant; Children’s Etiquette Consul-tant-Etiquette and Leadership Institute; Children’s Etiquette Consultant (Including Cotil-lion). Monenrkit also teaches in the following areas: Dress for Success, Office Procedures, Princess Etiquette and Tea.

Dr. David A. Yeagley was performed at the International Double Reed Society Conven-tion on June 25. The work is a three-movement trio for oboe, viola, and bassoon. It is en-titled, "The Writhing of Earth Worms Under a Great Uplifted Rock." The work was per-formed at the prestigious IDRS Convention, held this year on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. More than 600 oboists and bassoonists attend-ed. "The Writhing," as the work is known, is one of Yeagley's most popular pieces. It was premiered in Washing-ton, DC, in 2006, at the Na-tional Museum of the Ameri-can Indian. Dr. Yeagley is the foremost recorded American Indian composer in the field of classical music, with sym-phonic and instrumental works on four different professional labels, including Opus One, Azica, ERM, and Albany. One of his works for American In-dian flute and orchestra was performed by the Phoenix Symphony in 2008. "Wessi vah-peh" is one of three me-morial works Yeagley com-posed on his mother's passing. Wessi vah-peh (hair curl, or curly hair) was the Comanche name given to Norma Portillo Yeagley at birth, by Tesudah, near Beaver Creek. Little baby Norma had one big black curl of hair on top of her head. “Wessi vah-peh” was first recorded on Opus One, in 2006, by the Polish National Radio Symphony, and Timothy Archambault (Kichesipirini) on the Indian flute. It was

later recorded on Albany, with James Pellerite performing on the flute. Pellerite performed with the Phoenix Symphony in 2008.

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People, Places, and Things Happening

Revs. Fred and Jan Ticeahkie

Happy Belated BirthdayJim

Sept 1

Happy Belated Birthday Cameron David

TahbonemahSept 1

Happy BirthdayTalyn Todd

Oct 7

Happy Belated Birthday Julia Ann Saupitty

Sept 20

Happy Belated BirthdayBev PilasSept 13

Happy BirthdayDaniel W. Saupitty Jr.

Oct 9

Happy BirthdayAnna-Belle Banderas

Oct 19

Happy BirthdayMarisela Camacho

Oct 13

Happy BirthdayLarry Aitson

Oct 21

Happy BirthdayChloe M. Bates

Oct 22

AnniversariesWeslie and Alice Viddaurri

Oct 122 years

Richard and Patricia Pahdongkei Bread

Oct 1331 Years

BirthsAaron Bryce Codopony was born to Richard and Anita Codopony August 23, 6 lbs 8 oz.

PassingsNelson Bigbow

Sept. 16

Happy BirthdaySarah Mikayah Valdez

Oct 23

Happy BirthdayTotsiyaa Todd

Oct 27

Happy BirthdayRobyn Beaver

Oct 31

Happy BirthdayChiana Rayne Red Elk

Sept 15

Happy BirthdayAlfred J. Reyes

Oct 28

Happy BirthdayTravis Codynah

Oct 26

Happy BirthdayGuy Narcomey

Oct 16

Happy AnniversaryTalbert and Sue

GoodaySept 1346 years

Happy AnniversaryFred C. Ticeahkie and

Jan H. TiceahkieAugust 2641 years

Happy AnniversaryLanny and Shelley

AsepermySept 2012 Years

MILESTONES

Happy AnniversaryRainsford Harding

French 111 and Sharon K. Paddlety French

Oct 228 Years

Happy AnniversaryTom an Jan Chasenah

Oct 1318 Years

In Loving

Memory• Paul J. Campilongo

• Melvin R. Nahno-Kerchee • Nettie

Coffey-Kerchee• Lorraine Nahno-Kerchee Pewewardy and• Belva

Nahno-Kerchee Lopez

• Anna Gover • Wipes Betty

Tenequer Kiyou • Hovarithka• Perthtay.

In Loving

MemoryLeatrice Moore

September 12, 1939May 13, 1990

InLoving

Memory

Timothy OtotivoJuly 26, 1946

September 26, 2004


In Loving Memory-Kenneth TahahMarch 22, 1959-Oct. 27, 2008

We’ve known lots of pleasure, at times endured pain; we’ve lived in the sun-shine and walked in the rain. But now we’ve separated and for a time apart, but I am not alone, you’re forever in my heart. Death always seems so sud-den. And it is always sure, but what is oft’ forgotten---It is not without a cure. There may be times you miss me, I sort of hope you do, but smile when you think of me, for I’ll be waiting for you. Now there’s many things for you to do, and lots of ways to grow. So get busy, be happy, and live your life. Miss me, but let me go.--Dorothy, Jess, and Charles

Birthdays

Lanny AsepermyAug 16Jim Earl YeahquoSept 1Cameron David TahbonemahSept 1Kathy Joyce TassoSept 3Shelley AsepermySept 12Bev Pilas Sept 13Chiana Rayne Red ElkSept 15Betty Loretta SimmonsSept 16Marcus D. RenegarSept 20Julia Ann SaupittySept 20Sherrie SingOct 2Sharlene Miller Oct 3Herbert G. PeabeahsyOct 3Stefani MillerOct 5Kilah ParkerOct 5Justin Hackey KercheeOct 6Tanya CodynahOct 6Talyn ToddOct 7Daniel W. Saupitty Jr.Oct 9Marty SeymourOct 9Jon Red ElkOct 11Savando Preston PeabeahsyOct 11 Randi Lynn AttocknieOct 12Jolene SchonchinOct 12Marisela CamachoOct 13 Betty Lou ChasenahOct 13Staci MillerOct 13Jaden Ann PeabeahsyOct 15Riley MowattOct 15Guy NarcomeyOct 16 Stevie PeabeahsyOct 16Tim-John PeabeahsyOct 18Steven MowattOct 18Anna-Belle BanderasOct 19Dominick SaupittyOct 19Larry AitsonOct 21Chloe M. BatesOct 22 Hugh Jr. PeabeahsyOct 22 Sarah Mikayah ValdezOct 23Shelby SingOct 23Travis CodynahOct 26Totsiyaa ToddOct 27Alfred J. ReyesOct 28Zach MowattOct 28 Amanda Ann PeabeahsyOct 30Robyn BeaverOct 31Desire AttocknieOct 31

Sonya Kopaddy Sonya Kopaddy, 41 went to her heavenly home on Sept. 3 with her family by her side. She was born to Betty (Weryavah) and Decker Ko-paddy Jr., on Aug. 6, 1969 in Lawton, Okla. She was raised in Cache by her parents, Betty and John Chasenah, Jr. She attended Cache Public School and graduated from Lawton High School. She enjoyed be-ing a student at Cameron Uni-versity taking classes for Crim-inal Justice. She attended and graduated from Great Plains Technology School with a degree in Culinary Arts. She enjoyed listening to music and collecting Indian Artifacts. She attended Pete Coffey Brethren Mennonite Church and recent-ly attended West Cache Church of the Nazarene. Prayer services were held Sept. 6 at the Comanche

Nation Funeral Home Chapel with Tina Baker officiating. Funeral services were Sept. 7 at Cache High School Auditorium with Tina Baker officiating. Burial followed at Cache KCA Intertribal Ceme-tery under the direction of Co-manche Nation Funeral Home. She is survived by her parents, John and Betty Chase-nah of Lawton; her father, Decker Kopaddy, Jr. of Okla-homa City; three sons: Jared Keith Kopaddy, Derrick Trey Kopaddy, Jr. and wife Chelsey all of Lawton, Daniel Todd Kopaddy of Cache; two sister: Lynette and Frank Ortega Jr. and Yvonne and Quinn Sim-mons all of Lawton; one adopt-ed brother: Gregory Osborn; a special uncle: Sammy Ko-paddy of Cache; special com-panion, Chris Huchinson of the home; three nephews: Frank Ortega III and Myles Jordon Shoup and McManu (Junior)

Passi; one niece: Ashley Ko-paddy and boyfriend Issac Ga-lan; two great nieces: Miyanna Brielle and Allana Monique Ortega of Lawton. She is preceded in death by two brothers: Todd Kopaddy and Terry Kopaddy; one sister: Danielle Denise Kopaddy; two nephews: Macy Myles Ortega and McNeil Deno Passi; Paternal grand-parents: Franklin and Lorene Tahmahkera; Maternal grand-parents: Decker Kopaddy, Sr. and Emma Emmatooah.

Terry Earl Brinkman Terry Earl Brinkman, Sr., 52 went to be with the Lord on Sept. 12. He was born on

Apr. 20, 1958 to Merle Brink-man and Naomi Ahdosy in Lawton, Okla. He was a mem-ber of the Comanche Nation and a Comanche Firefighter. Prayer services were held Sept. 17 at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held Sept. 18 at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Bearshield. Burial followed at Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery in Apache under the directions of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Brinkman of the home; father: Merle Brinkman

OBITUARIESof Lawton; children: Terry Brinkman, Jr. of Lawton and Christine Brinkman of Lawton; granddaughter: Brenna Brink-man, Longmont Col.; brothers and sisters: Eddie Ahdosy of Cache, Fern Brockus of Law-ton, Merv Brinkman, Sr. of Lawton, and Kenny Brinkman of Lawton; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Naomi (Nehi) Ahdosy Brinkman.


DEAR TCNNLetters to the EditorDear TCNN,

On behalf of Lucy “Bubbles” Tippeconnie Flores family, we would like to sin-cerely thank everyone for all the thoughts, kind gestures, and prayers during the loss of our mother, “Bubbles”. We would like to extend our appreciation to those who traveled near and far to be with us in our time of grief, and to everyone who helped with the flowers and food. Also, a special “Thank You” to Madeline Spicer, Ger-aldine Hawkins, and Aunt Noni Burgess for the beautiful services. We would like to ex-press our heartfelt gratitude to the Comanche Nation Funeral Home for their generosity and the utmost respect, profession-alism and love they extended to the family during our time of grief.

Ura-koRichard Tiddark

Jon Red Elk received his Associates of Applied Science Degree in Busi-ness Administration/ Management from Redlands Community Col-lege. He held a 3.77 Grade Point Average in the two-year degree program.

Dear TCNN,

Thank you for send-ing me the tribal newspaper. It’s good to see the news about our brothers and sisters, espe-cially since I can’t be there in person.

All of our people who may be incarcerated or other-wise those whose lives may have taken a wrong turn, do not let this setback be the defining moment in your life. Rather, use this situation to re-evaluate your life’s direction. It is true that anyone can re-invent their self every day. Those who have conquered addiction will know this is true. You have the pow-er. You hold the key to release yourself from mental slavery. Look to our elders and peers to see the way through this obstacle. Our traditional ways hold the power to right ourself. Our prayer to Taa Ah-puh is a good starting place. Draw out the strength of our grandfathers, each other, and yourself to see the good red road which can overcome the roadblocks of this earthly life.

U Kamakutu nu, UraJon Red Elk#08841-064

FCI-El Reno

Newly Elected Comanche Nation Elderly Center Advisory Board

On Aug. 31, the new Comanche Nation Elderly Center Advisory Boardwasswornintooffice,byComancheNationchairmanMikeBurgess.Thenewofficersareasfollows:Chairman-EarlYeah-quo; Aurilla Craig- Vice-Chairman; Arlene Asenap- Secretary; Carol Hall- Treasurer; Mary Francis- Member; and Beth Glaze-brook- Honoree Member.

Oct. 9, Comanche Nation Business Committee Meeting, 10 a.m., New Conference Room, Comanche Na-tion Complex.Oct. 10, Osage Day Celebration,Wakon Iron Hall, Pawhuska Okla., For more information contact Andrea Kimble- 800-490-8771 or Avis Ballard (918) 287-5545.Oct. 11, Comanche Nation Elder’s Council Meeting, 10 a.m., Comanche Nation College, 1608 SW 9th, Lawton Okla., For more information call (580) 591-0203.Oct.15,F.BrowningPipestemMemorial9thAnnualBenefitGolfScramble,University of Oklaho-ma Jimmie Austion Golf Course, For more information contact Jarrod Tahsequah (405) 204-3368 or [email protected]. 23, Arbuckle Event Center Pow-wow, Arbuckle Event Center, Davis Okla., For more information contact CR Johson (580) 504-6011 or Jim Standbear Wheatly (580) 504-1557.Oct. 25, Comanche Nation Higher Education Scary Story Night, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Watchetaker Hall, Co-manche Nation Complex, For more information call (580) 492-3363.Oct. 29, Comanche Nation Halloween Safe House, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Complex, For more information call (580) 492-3251.Oct. 29-31, Annual Haskell Reunion, Holiday Inn Norman, 1000 N. Interstate Drive, Norman Okla., For more information contact Loretta Burgess, (918) 633-7030 or [email protected]. 30, Bacone College Fall Pow-wow, Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston Street, Muskogee, Okla., For more information contact Kyle Taylor (918) 360-1085 or [email protected]. 30, Oklahoma Indian Nation Halloween Masquerade Dance, Concho Community Hall, Concho, Okla., For more information contact Dara Franklin (405) 262-0137, Christine Morton (405) 476-1134, Jessie Botone (405) 308-5028.

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Chibitty Family Reunion at Lake Lawtonka

Photo and Story by Fred Codynah Jr. /News Staff

The Chibitty family held their annual family reunion at Lake Lawtonka July 31. Over 70 family members attended the reunion. Plenty of food and fun was had by all.


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