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Lawton, OK
Comanche Nation Fair 2013
2013
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New Comanche Nation Warrior Run Kicks Off The 2013 Comanche Nation Fair Submitted by Comanche Nation Diabetes Staff
The 1st Annual Comanche Warrior Communities Run took place, September 26th, at the 22nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair. This year marked the first time ever, having three local Comanche Nation communities run the one mile team relay from the respected communities of Apache, Cache, and the 4th Annual Walters Warrior run. All three communities began their run at the Comanche Nation Communities Centers and finished at the Comanche Nation Complex Powwow grounds. The Apache Community consisted of 13 runners who relayed one mile runs carrying the Comanche Nation Flag for 15.3 miles from the Comanche’s Apache Community Center through the back roads of Stoney Point Road all the way to the Comanche Nation Complex. The Cache Warriors began at the Comanche’s Cahoma Community Center and relayed one mile runs through the Wichita Wildlife Refuge, around Lake Lawtonka, and down Tacklebox Road to the Comanche Nation Complex. The Cache Warriors consisted of 18 runner’s covering 23.4 miles. The Walters Comanche Warriors began at the Comanche’s Walters Community Center and relayed one mile runs carrying the Comanche Nation Flag through Wal-
Casey McCarthy runs from the Cache area holding the Comanche Nation flag. McCarthy is one of many runners participating in the 2013 Warrior Run, promoting Diabetes Awareness. ters to Geronimo, then through 52nd Street in Lawton, through Fort Sill, coming out the Apache Gate and fin-
ishing at the Comanche Nation Complex. The Walters Warriors consisted
Communities runner’s consisted of 47 runner’s covering close to 80 miles. Walters warrior runner, “Comanche Boy” George Tahdooahnippah asked Comanche Nation Chairman, Wallace Coffey, if he would recognize Thursday of the Comanche Nation Fair, as “Comanche Warrior Day! Apache Runner’s, running 15.3 miles/13 runners: Amanda Parker, Tamara Saupitty, Cody Archilta, Mayron Beeson, Paul Tate, Travis Komahcheet, Jason Flores, Kristy Komahcheet, Randalyn Holder, Olivia Komahcheet, Maiya David, Ekayah Rosette and Jolene Schonchin. Walters Runner’s, running 39.4 miles/16 runners: George Tahdooahnippah, Tim Johnson, Aasan Fife, Tyler Johnson, Margie Wahkinney, Brandon Elsworth, Edward Tahhawah, Daisy Mamndaty, Rudy Jarvis, Lisa Mahsetky, Becky German, Daniel Nichols, Andrew Vasquez, Michael Parrea, Jesirea Vasquez, and Jason Day. Cache Runner’s, running 23.4 miles/18 runners: Casey McCarthy, Anthony Bread, Marion V. Tahah, Angelena Ketner, Kim Wahkinney, Tony Reza, Steven Lee, Tracy Price, Dustin Tahmahkera, Carolyn Codopony, Liz Ware, Sonja Sovo, Marion Tahah, Bart Tahah, Jennifer Kosechata, Tara Miller, Jarrod Tah-
of 16 runner’s covering 39.4 miles. The Comanche Warrior
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Comanche Code Of Honor
Photo by Stacey Heminokeky/New Staff
Front Row, Left to Right: Roderick Red Elk, Simmons Parker, Larry Saupitty, Melvin Permansu, Willie Yackeschi, Charles Chibitty and Willington Mihecoby. Back Row, Left to Right: Morris Sunrise, Perry Noyebad, Ralph Wahnee, Haddon Codynah, Robert Holder, Albert Nahquaddy, Clifford Ototivo and Forrest Kassanavoid. (Not pictured: Elgin Red Elk and Anthony Tabbitite
The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center proudly presented “Comanche Code of Honor”, a year-long exhibition honoring the remarkable Comanche Code Talkers of World War II. The opening event was held September 26th
at 1:06 p.m. in the McMahon Auditorium. Educating the public about the Comanche Code Talkers takes top priority for the staff at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC). In light of the
upcoming Congressional gold medal ceremony in Washington, D.C. later this year, CNMCC has developed a new exhibit that pays tribute to the heroic contributions of these brave men. Comanche Code of Honor feasee Code of Honor pg. 4
Spirit Walk 2013 Submitted by Caron Yellowfish/Hope House
Melvin Mithlo started the cedar smudging ceremony at 7:15 a.m., praying individually for those lined up to be fanned with an eagle feather-blessing them and encouraging them to continue their traditional beliefs and to live a good life helping others. There were more people this
year than the previous year! Walkers received event shirts which most wore as they walked. The 125 people that braved the chilly weather prayed with Mithlo before they started the 2013 Spirit Walk, stopping at each see Spirit pg. 4
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Kimberley DeJesus Maurawe, Hello my name is Kimberley De Jesus, my Indian name is Numu sNivi meaning “Comanche Beauty”. I am the daughter of Valentin (Tito) & Denise De Jesus of Lawton, Oklahoma. I am Comanche, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee tribes & Puerto Rican Descent. My Comanche heritage, I am the Great, Great, Great Granddaughter of the late Chieftain Quanah Parker, my Great-Great Grandmother is the late Katie Monatoboy Parker & Johnnie Parker, A.A. Monetathchi & Martha Wahper Monetathchi, my Great Grandparents are the late Bertha (Parker) Monetathchi & Edgar Monetathchi. My Grand Parents are Penny ( Monetathchi) Beaber & Ron Plumley Sr. My Great-Grandparents on my Otoe & Pawnee side are the late Earl Plumley, Sr., Louella (Carrion) Wilson, Oliver & Suzette (Primeaux) Plumley. I am a recent Graduate of Lawton High School with a 4.0 GPA and currently enrolled as a freshman at the University of Oklahoma, my hopes is to pursue a Doctorate Degree as a long term goal, my minor is Theater Arts/Vocal Music to continue my singing career. Auditioned and was selected for the 2013-2014 Chamber Singers of OU & for the Committee of the (AISA) The University of American Indian Student Association. Before winning the title of the Comanche Nation Tribal Princess, my past titles included: Quanah Parker Descendants Princess 20122013, Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Princess 2011-2012, Miss Indian Lawton 2010-2011, and Walters Service Club Princess 2008-2009. My Past leadership roles: 2012-2013 President of the Lawton High School Native American Club, for several years the club was inactive and I felt strongly that getting the Native American Club active would bring Native American students together again. Member of the Lawton High Varsity Honor Show Choir (20092013), medalist (Superior) 20092013 for the SW of Oklahoma All Region Honor Choir, Ensemble State Contest, District Music Contest. Member of the Lawton High School High-steppers Dance Team (2009-2013). Past Accomplishments are as follows: Whittier elementary & Central Junior High Cheerleader, Central Jr High Volleyball team 2008, Central Junior High Golf Team 2009, placed 9th in the All City Golf Tournament Junior Division. Essay published through the Creative communication of Young Writers Contest 2009. Selected to sing solos at various fall & spring concerts for Jr & High school events. Photo cover for the Comanche national Museum 2010 Brochure Model for the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma 2011 (Darton Drake). Participated in the Comanche National Museum Commercial “It’s all about me” Participated for the 40th Annual Eve of Nations Celebration Fashion show held at the Oklahoma University Campus in Norman. Held Several Head lady positions for the Native American dances throughout Okla. Champion Contest Dancer in ladies Buckskin Photo Cover for the Dreamcatcher Magazine (Aug issue 2013). Participated as a Native American dancer for the Premiere Movie starring Johnny Depp in the Lone Ranger June 2013. Pre Audition for a speaking part in the upcoming feature film “The Battle of the Adobe Walls” *Singing Performances for Native American Cultural Events: (September TCNN)*
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My performances as requested are patriotic songs including the “national Anthem (acapella), The Lord’s Prayer singing & singing together, God Bless the USA etc… With my passion for singing started as a little girl when I wanted to become a princess for the Walters Service Club and my mom thought it would be a good idea if I learned the Lord’s Prayer singing & signing at the same time, so I sang in front of my family in the kitchen even though my mom thought I would be shame but when she heard me sing without getting embarrassed she knew there was something special for me in my future. I love to compete and win in everything I strive for, to becoming Comanche Nation Princess I believe these are paths God has chosen for me to represent the Comanche people as well as all Native Americans and encourage them in expressing their talents through singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, comedy, acting, artworks & sports. I want to serve a role model for young Native American women and encourage them to go for their dreams and never give up, my grandparents & parents taught me to always be respectful and to listen to the elders with their advice and teaching. It’s my honor & Privilege to serve as the Comanche Nation Tribal Princess 2013 -2014 and even when I give up my title in the future I will always represent the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma as the Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee tribes and of the Puerto Rican Community. I will follow my dreams that will keep me moving forward to a better future. My faith and family keeps me believing that the dreams are there, all you have to do is reach for it. Many Blessing’s to everyone, Uda! (Thank you). From Director Tsatoke Congratulations to our New 2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess, Miss Kimberley DeJesus and Miss Mali Cooper Youngman, Comanche Nation Jr. Princess. Both young ladies come from rich heritage and Comanche traditions and culture. Both will be an exemplary ambassador’s for our Comanche Nation. I thank Miss Hannah Grace Long and Miss Cameille “Tasi” Wetselline for participating in this election. You are both very outstanding young ladies, I wish you well in your future endeavors. Thank you Comanche people for your support for our princess election. Thank you Chairman, Wallace Coffey for you encouragement and support with the Honor Dance for our 2012-2013 Princess. URA, Clorandia Tsatoke Comanche Director
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Tribal elder Opal Gore places the crown on the newly elected Comanche Nation Princess Kimberly DeJesus.
Comanche Nation Chairman Wallace Coffey places the crown on the newly elected Comanche Nation Jr. Princess Mali Cooper Youngman. 2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess Kimberly DeJesus and Comanche Director Clorinda Tsatoke being honored last day of the 2013 Comanche Nation Fair.
DeJesus and Youngman smile while the audience applaud as they begin their reign of representing the Comanche Nation for 2013-2014 .
Comanche Nation Princess canidate Hannah Grace Long dances around the arena just before the announcements of the new Comanche Nation Princess.
Official Results of the 2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess elections Hannah Grace Long: 127 Kimberly DeJesus: 270 Mali Cooper Youngman: 220 Camille “Tasi” Wetselline: 74
Outgoing Comanche Nation Princess Serva “Posey” Liles and outgoing Comanche Nation Jr. Princess Johnetta Silverhorn, dance their final round as Comanche Nation Princesses together.
Comanche Nation Jr. Princess canidate Cameille “Tasi” Wetselline dances around the arena just before the announcement of the new Comanche Nation Jr. Princess.
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“Twilight Light, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn I and II” The Wolf Pak comes to the Comanche Nation
Native actors from the very popular movies “Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn I and II” make appearances at the 2013 Comanche Nation Fair. Gil Bingham, Julia Jones, Chaske Spencer and Alex Meraz walk into Watchetaker Hall to sign autographs, take pictures and meet the people and their fans.
Native American actors from popular “Twilight” movies pose for a picutre with Opal Gore and Comanche Nation Chairman Wallace Coffey during Gore’s birthday celebration during the 2013 Comanche Nation Fair.
Native actors Gil Bingham, Julia Jones, Chaske Spencer and Alez Meraz prepare to sign autographs at the 2013 Comanche Nation Fair.
“Ibaka In The House!”
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka comes to the Comanche Nation
NBA player Serge Ibaka signs an issue of the Comanche Nation News.
Tribal elder and BIG Oklahoma City Thunder fan Jean Monitachi gets a close up autograph from Serge Ibaka.
Oklahoma City Thunder player Serge Ibaka poses for a picture standing in front of the Comanche Nation flag.
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sequah, and Leslie Meurant.
Runners from the Apache area carry the Comanche Nation flag along the back roads in route to the Comanche Nation Complex.
George Tahdooahnippah raises his hand after arriving to the Comanche Nation Complex. He was one of the runners from the Walters area.
Runners from the Cache area run the last stretch of their final destination to the Comanche Nation Complex all together.
All the male runners from the Walters area run together as they approach the finish line at the Comanche Nation Complex.
Runners from the Apache area all run together for their final mile of the 2013 Comanche Nation Warrior Run.
George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah addresses the crowd, talking about the history and the purpose of the Warrior Run.
2013 Comanche Nation Golf Tournament Winners Photos by Stacey Heminokeky/New Staff
1st Place. Ron Niedo’s Team; Carl Monossey, Jimmy Smith, Bradley Wahnee
2nd Place Josh Bishop, Coy Bishop, Stuby Blanton, Adam Grazely Guydelkon Parton (Center) starts off a pretty hymn song while Sam DeVenney (Left), and Chad Tahchawwickah (Right) follow in behind him.
Comanche Hymn Singing
3rd Place; Raymond Pohawpatchoko, Brance Lipscomb, Kenny Calvin. Kenny Calvin also won Longest Drive.
Bobby Preston won a Odosessy for being closests to pin.
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continued from pag. 1 tures several rarely-seen Comanche Code Talker items and photographs on loan to the museum from the families and close friends of the Code Talkers. These men are true American heroes, yet their actions remain largely unknown. The time has come for that to change. In addition to the rare items on exhibit in the museum gallery, CNMCC is also unveiling a new, state-of-the-art video interactive that allows visitors the opportunity to experience Normandy’s Utah Beach just as the Comanche Code Talkers did on D-Day. There’s not another one like it anywhere in the world. CNMCC wants to do all it can to make sure the Comanche Code Talkers receive their unique and rightful place in American history. The Comanche Code Talkers
The Comanche Nation Fair offered a night of fellowship and worship, “Singing Praises is a Comanche Tradition.” The evening of Comanche hymn singing was held on Septemeber. 26th at 7 p.m. in Watchetaker Hall. It was a nice way to kick off the fair with many in attendance. The annual event of singing was very uplifting. Comanche hymns were sung by people of all ages. For many it was an opportunity to hear hymns that they never heard before. The older generation sharing Comanche traditions with the younger generation. The night of singing was a success and the number of attendance increases every year. It is an annual event that is anticipated by many. The Comanche Nation Fair committee extended an invitation to all Comanche churches.
helped protect the lives of thousands of American Soldiers during World War II. It is a tremendous privilege to tell their story. The program of events began with a fancy war dancing exhibition, that was in honor of the Code Talkers. A welcome was then given by CNMCC Executive Director, Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi. The CIVA presented the flag and the flag song was sung by the Wild Band of Comanches. Rev. Videll Yackeschi gave the innvocation. The evening’s guest speaker was LTC Hugh F. Foster III (U.S. Army Retired). Mr. Foster is the son of the late MG Hugh F. Foster, Jr., the Army officer who supervised the Comanche Code Talkers as they developed their secret codes in 1941 at Ft. Benning, Georgia.
A collection of diary entries of the late Cpl. Larry Saupitty were shared. Mr. Saupitty’s “My War Journey” gave a great insight on the Code Talker’s days leading up to their historical actions. The presentation was followed by the Comanche Code Talker song being sung. The Gift of Honor presentations were done by Comanche Nation Chairman, Wallace Coffey. One descendant of each Code Talker was presented with a Comanche Pendelton blanket. The Gift of Honor was then followed by a final war dance performance. Rev. Videll Yackeschi gave the closing benediction. The CNMCC would like to thank everyone who attended. The Comanche Code of Honor is on display through August 31, 2014.
Child Category 1st Place: Kristi Flood 2nd Place: Nathan Pueblo 3rd Place: Mithaela Hare Youth Category 1st Place: Corey Whitehair 2nd Place: Timmea Sampson 3rd Place: Allyssa Redground Adult Category 1st Place: Jack Pohocsueut 2nd Place: Uhduh Naumi 3rd Place: Dale Gomez
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direction to offer blessings for the Comanche Nation and it’s people and for all the opportunities to pray for those individuals trying their hardest to achieve sobriety and to remember those who have lost the battle to alcohol and drug addiction. There were a lot of people waiting with CIVA veterans for the flags to be raised. They also stood in line with CIVA to be smudged and participate in the Spirit Walk! Photos were taken this year by PIO. Thanks to the Comanche Nation Law Enforcement, the PIO photographer and the Comanche Nation Fair Committee for allowing New Pathways to co-sponsor this event.
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2013 Comanche Nation Fair Quilt Show WINNERS Photos by Stacey Heminokeky/New Staff
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Photo by Jolene Schonchin News/Director
Story submitted by Lebert Taunah
My name is Lebert Taunah, I am of Kiowa and Comanche descent. My teepee has been painted to honor all of my family. At the top of the teepee are eagles. They are highly respected by both tribes. The teepee flaps have stars on them, which in Comanche is “Beaming Stars.” Our family name is a very old Comanche name, as well as the rest of my family names, illustrated on the teepee. The colors are blue, red and yellow, our Comanche colors. Over the door opening is a snake. The story told is that this is when we left the Shoshone at Snake River to come south after a fight. The reason I picked a diamondback rattler snake, is that we respect this snake for it’s power. Above the snake are two bees, I come from the Penatu Ka Clan of the Comanche, which means quick stinger. We’d go into battle fast and sting you like a bee. I also chose War Shields to put around the teepee, because my Kiowa name is Ki’Kon. It means Black Shield. My grandmother Winfred Bointy Satepeahtaw gave me this name. She was from the Warrior Clan, in which Lonewolf came from. They would carry these shields into battle and never gave up fighting. My family names are inside these shields. The front shields are “Beaming Star” my family name. On the other side is ‘Satepeahtaw’ which is (Gigging Bear). When the Kiowa’s lived in Yellowstone before they moved south; they told a story about a bear that was coming down from the mountains and killing the Kiowa people. A young brave told his Kiowa people he was going to go to the bear’s cave to kill the bear, and he did just that. From that time on his name was “Gigging Bear” or Satepeahtaw The next shield is Tapbotosahvit (White Rabbit) great great of Lebert Taunah. Bert Taunah or “Wank We” or (Hunter) was my grandfather. The next shield is Homovich for my grandmother Flora Homovich Taunah or Peawipeah (Big Woman). Which is also an old Comanche name meaning (Beavers Den or Beaver). My great great grandfather was Titchywy. His wife was Permansu. Wook Kah nah was their daughter The next war shield is To-
moyaketu for my oldest grandson, it means Thunder, it fits him well. Shawn Michael Taunah Fogel is his name. At the bottom of the teepee are triangles, they represent the Wichita Mountains or Red Teepee for my Kiowa great great grandfather Santana which was a War name. When his son went on the war path he gave him his name and he took his sons name Taquodlety (Red Teepee) as his name as told by Winifred Bointy Satepeahtaw his great granddaughter. The war pony is on the teepee because we loved our horses. I was happy with the way the artist painted this war pony. He looks like our family horse, which we raised and bottle fed. We named him San’d’ay after the great trickster of Kiowa tribe San’d’ay would have made a great War pony. The eagle on the teepee is the animal our tribes believe in. The buffalo skull is for the great love and respect and passing of a great animal. The bison on the teepee is the animal our tribes loved and respected the most. At the top of the teepee is a half moon, a sign for rain, beneath this is my nephew’s name. “Esah hivo” which is wolf paw prints on the snow or Milky Way. Below this is the great Comanche Shield. Also on the front of the teepee are black and yellow slash marks for the Kiowa’s. In the middle of this sign is a Sun. We always point our teepees to the rising sun, in the back is a setting sun. The Kiowa’s believe greatly in the Sun, Moon and the Stars. The artist who painted my teepee is Larry Harris. I conveyed my thoughts into his artistic hands. He painted my teepee just to what my visions of it were. The Taunah teepee is everything I invisioned it to look like when it was painted. Larry is now a part of our family. His Comanche name is “Old Man that Paint.” I hope my Comanche and Kiowa people will enjoy and love this teepee as I do. Its my way of honoring my family and my two great tribes. Lebert Taunah Comanche name: Tho bit sie (Pretty Painter) Kiowa name: Ki’Ko’n (Black Shield)
Hotdog Feed Huge Success Over 800 hotdogs were served, not only to children, but elders and parents were also allowed to enjoy a hotdog. Other items were available such as: stuffed animals, candy, coloring books, drinking cups and stress reliever houses. The event was sponsored by the Comanche Nation CRYS Program. Family members of the CRYS staff came out to help make the event a huge success.
Julia Tenequer from Indiahoma won First Place. The Quilt was made in 2009. The top was bought and quilted by church women.
Jonelle Tipton from Elgin placed Second. The quilt “In Remembrance of Meri Lynn Wauqua was made in 2013. Jonelle wrote “I chose design because it is the symbol of the church my mother went to and is also on her headstone. She meant alot to me and I wanted to do something in memory of her.”
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1st Place Alan Tawkoyty Jerry Domebo 2nd Place RC Knox Bob Knox
Marlene Cooper placed third. The quilt “Family Pictures” was made in 1993. Marlene wrote “This quilt was made when laser printing began. It was the first of it’s kind made.”
3rd Place Kenneth Chasenah Donnell Atauvich
Comanche Nation Numunu Turetu Early Childhood Development Center Has 10 Year Anniversary 10 years of caring for our babies
From L to R front row: Billie Kreger Comanche Language Teacher/Assistant Teacher, Rhona Stinson-Cook, Roni Rawlings-Assistant Director/Master Teacher, Otieka Henry-Master Teacher, Angela Knox-Master Teacher; back row: Shelby Williams-Lead Teacher, Misti DeVine-Master Teacher, Brittany Duggins-Lead Teacher, and Desiree DeVine-Director. Numunu Turetu Early Childhood Development Center held a 10 year Open House Luncheon on September 27th. The childcare center located at 216 SE J Avenue in Lawton, Oklahoma opened for business in January of 2003. The center has serviced many families and welcomed all alumni families to attend the Open House. Over 75 people attended and were treated to a meal and a 10 year anniversary t-shirt. The center is open to the public. All of our teachers are registered members of the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development and the Oklahoma Child Care Association. The Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines Curriculum is used along with the Focused Portfolios Assessment Tool. The Comanche Language and Culture is infused into our curriculum planning, as well.
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2013 Comanche Nation Fair Children’s Games Submitted by Bonita Paddyaker Director/Injury Prevention
Injury Prevention had three events for the Comanche Nation Fair this year. It sponsored the Warrior Bike Ride,there were no winners. This was not a competitive event, it was for Health & Safety. There were ten bike riders this year. Dee Dee (Yackeyonny) Jozwiak who came from Houston to participate in the bike ride again this year. Two participants came from Oklahoma City. It was a good ride and the bikers enjoyed it. We hope to have more riders next year. Injury Prevention Director, Bonita Paddyaker, would like to thank George Tahdooahnippah for all he did to help make this event possible. The Injury Prevention also held the Vendors Food Handlers Class that was taught by Katie Tompkins, Indian Health Service Environmental Health. She is employed at the Lawton Indian Hospital and taught 38 vendors. Assisting wuth the class was Alicia Wilson, Reintegration Program and the Comanche Nation Angels. Paddyaker would like to thank Katie Tompkins for assisting. The Children’s Activities was rescheduled from Sept. 28 to the afternoon of Sept. 29 due to the weather.There was 140 children, 42
Parent/grandparents and 17 volunteers. The winners of the door prizes for the girls bike was Arlene Schonchin and the boys bike was Brian Mareno. The winners of the parent and child sack race was Marcel and Caleb, no last names available. The prize was a $25.00 Gift card for Wal Mart for the parent and the child received an MP3 player. We add this event to encourage the parents/grandparents to attend with the children. There were winners in four categories 2-4,5-7,8-11, and 12-14 year olds and the names of the children are not available due to a mix up of paper work. All the children received a back pack bag provide by the Comanche Nation Child Protective Services. Each bag contained snacks provided by the Comanche Nation Fair Board. The parents/ grandparents all received a lunch box with items inside provided by the Injury Prevention. Everyone that attended received something. The event was sponsored by the Injury Prevention Program, Comanche Nation Fair Board and the Comanche Nation Child Protective Services. Paddyaker would like to thank everyone that assisted and helped to sponsored this three events.
Photos by Jolene Schonchin/News Director
Comanche Nation Youth Pow-wow Winners Youth Boys (6-9) Northern Traditional/ Straight 1st Place- Ronald Monoessy Jr.
Youth Girls (6-9) Cloth/Buckskin
1st Place-Daelena Tsonetokoy 2nd Place-Isabella Fridia 3rd Place-Kennedy Fridia
Youth Boys (6-9) Grass/Fancy
1st Place-Hunter Delgado 2nd Place-Sokobi Connywerdy
3rd Place-Tripp Burgess-Keel
Youth Girls (6-9) Jingle Dress/Fancy Shawl 1st Place-Viven Parker
Junior Boys (10-12) Northern Traditional/ Straight 1st Place-Gentry Kiley 2nd Place-Joshua Poahway
Junior Girls (10-12) Cloth/Buckskin
1st Place-Mail Cooper 2nd Place-Vylet Stonecalf
3rd Place-Sonja Delgado
Junior Boys (10-12) Grass/Fancy
1st Place-Terrance Tsonetokoy 2nd Place-Corbyn Swift 3rd Place-Anthony Hoahwah
Junior Girls (10-12) Jingle Dress/Fancy Shawl 1st Place- Angelyn Connywerdy 2nd Place-Sierra Silverhorn
Teen Boys (13-19) Northern Traditional
1st Place-Phillip Tsonetokoy
Teen Girls (13-19) Cloth 1st Place-Johnette Silverhorn 2nd Place-Shelby Mata 3rd Place- Angelica Blackstar
1st Place-Akhyka Pewo 2nd Place-Marcos Estrada
Teen Girls (13-19) Fancy Shawl
Teen Boys (13-19) Straight
1st Place-Judiki Moses
Teen Girls (13-19)Buckskin
1st Place-Maggie Birch 2nd Place-Rainy Attocknie
1st Place-Jeffery Lightfoot 2nd Place-Cory Chasenah 3rd Place-Sherman Addi
1st Place-Kimberley DeJesus 2nd Place-Jasa Lightfoot 3rd Place-Theresa Lynn Kiley
Teen Boys (13-19) Fancy
Teen Girls (13-19) Jingle Dress
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Scenes From The 2013 Comanche Nation Fair
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2013 Comanche Nation Fair Handgame Tournament
2013 Comanche Nation Fair Handgame Champions
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2013 Comanche Nation Fair Pow-wow Winners
Jr. Girls 1st - Julie Wahnee 2nd - Amari Brinkman 3rd - Sonja Delgado
Jr. Boys 1st - Jordan Beartrack 2nd - Xavier Toehay 3rd - Larry Monoessy Jr.
Teen Girls Cloth 1st - Racey Satepeahtaw 2nd - Rickie Hughes 3rd - Malia Pewo
Teen Girls Fancy Shawl/Jingle 1st - Shaileh Seahmer 2nd - Tasha UsesArrow 3rd - MorningStar Roberts
Teen Girls Buckskin 1st - Jasa LightFoot 2nd - Theresa Kiley 3rd - Cameille Wetselline
Teen Boys Straight 1st - Jeffery LightFoot 2nd - Trace Totherow 3rd - Gentry Kiley
Teen Boys Traditional 1st - TsaKura Shawnee 2nd - Wakinyan Fiddler 3rd - Mu-Juhtneen Roberts
Teen Boys Fancy 1st - Justin Towsend 2nd - Akya Pewo 3rd - Marcos Estrada
Women’s Golden Age 1st - Joyce Miller 2nd - JoNeda Sage 3rd - Nancy Ahboah Lonelodge
Women’s Cloth 1st - Sandy Harris 2nd - Amanda Harris 3rd - Rosie Motah
Women’s Jingle 1st - Taylor Spoonhunter 2nd - T’ate Roberts 3rd - Shelley Bointy
Women’s Buckskin 1st - Alva Fiddler 2nd - Melanie Motah 3rd - Brethnee Beartrack
Men’s Golden Age 1st - Gene Tsatoke 2nd - Zack Morris 3rd - Matt Roughface
Men’s Grass 1st - D.J. Yarhlar 2nd - Keeno Gallegoes 3rd - Trg Bulluck
Men’s Straight 1st - Billy Pewo 2nd - Henry Hunter 3rd - Gary Unah
Riding In Style!
Men’s Fancy 1st - Dwight WhiteBuffalo 2nd - Bruce Neconie 3rd - Corey Reeder
Men’s Traditional 1st - Ruben Crowfeather 2nd - Matt Littlecreek 3rd - Donovan Haury
Chairman Wallace Coffey presented the 2009 Cadillac keys to the lucky winner Leonard Chibitty.
Kenny Lookingglass winning the $100 Wal-Mart Card.
Selena Nimsey winning the Kindle Fire tablet donated by Joe Ruiz of AA Computers.