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Lawton, OK
Keith Yackeyonny Health Programs Facility Opens Its Doors Grand Opening Set for September 22
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Odds of a Major ‘Quake’ in Oklahoma Growing, USGS Contends;
Scientific Studies Link Tremors to Disposal Wells
Mike W. Ray/Media Director, Democratic Caucus/Okla. House of Representatives
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Kimberley De Jesus Inducted into Collegiate Scholars Society Jolene Schonchin/News Staff
The outgoing Comanche Nation Princess and student at the University of Oklahoma (OU), Kimberley De Jesus, was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) August 11. NSCS membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. “NSCS is more than a symbol of academic achievement,” said Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits, including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community.” De Jesus has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA at OU, where she is a sophomore majoring in Native American Studies and Pre-Medicine. She 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 2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess, her past titles included: Quanah Parker Descendants Princess 2012-2013, Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Princess 2011-2012, Miss Indian Lawton 2010-2011, and Walters Service Club Princess 20082009. In addition, De Jesus was the President of the Lawton High School Native American Club, member of the Lawton High Varsity Honor Show Choir, medalist (Superior) for the SW of Oklahoma All Region Honor Choir, Ensemble State Contest, District Music Contest, and Member of the Lawton High School High-steppers Dance Team. She is the great, great, great granddaughter of Quanah Parker. Her great-great grandmother is the late Katie Monatoboy Parker andJohnnie Parker, A.A. Monetathchi and Martha Wahper Monetathchi. Her great grandparents are the late Bertha (Parker) Monetathchi and Edgar Monetathchi. Her grandparents are Penny (Monetathchi) Beaber and Ron Plumley Sr. Her great-grandparents on her Otoe/Pawnee side are the late Earl Plumley, Sr., Louella (Carrion) Wilson, Oliver and Suzette (Primeaux) Plumley.
The new Keith Yackeyonny Health Programs Facility, located in downtown Lawton, Okla., houses five tribal programs that focuses on the well-being of tribal members. Story/Photo by Stacey Heminokeky/News Staff
The Comanche Nation’s new Keith Yackeyonny Health Programs Facility has opened it’s doors on August 18. The new facility is located at 5th S.W. D Street, in Lawton, Okla. The Grand Opening of the Health facility is at 11 a.m. on September 22. The health program facility is the new location for the Comanche Nation’s following health programs: Optometry, Prescription Assistance, CHR, Diabetes, and Caregivers. The new location is located in downtown Lawton to provide convenient access
to the health facilities. The building is named after the former Comanche Nation Chairman, Keith Yackeyonny. Yackeyonny was an advocate for health. He wrote several grants that went towards health services for the Comanche people. “He was a good ambassador for the Comanche Nation, said Tribal Administrator, Will Owens. “The goal of having all departments in one location is to centralize everything when it comes to health. The facility helps our people come right here
into Lawton instead of going out to the Complex. With the Indian Hospital right up the road, I know it will do great.” The new facility is sure to create an ideal experience for both young and old tribal members. The new contact numbers are: Optometry: (580) 699-5386 Prescription Assistance: (580) 699-5534 CHR: (580) 699-5225 Diabetes: (580) 280-4674 Caregivers: (580) 699-8811
George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah Stomps Tracy Sneed in 10-Round Boxing Bout Comanche Boy Productions Press Release
Oklahoma’s popular, world rated middleweight contender, “Comanche Boy” George Tahdooahnippah (34-1-2) cruised to a one sided unanimous decision victory over ten rounds to the very game, Tracy Sneed (27-3) August 23, at the Remington Park Casino in Oklahoma City, Okla. Scores were 97-92 by all three judges. Tahdooahnippah was in control of the fight every round. Sneed was awarded a questionable knock down in the third round. Tahdooahnippah rebounded by dominating every round with his speed and defense. This was Tahdooahnippah’s first 10- Round bout that went the distance and was very confident in his conditioning. “I was very confident in my skills and speed,” said Tahdooahnippah. “ I felt tremendous. As always, I wish I could have knocked him out, but I’ll settle for the victory. I will take a few days off and be back in the gym to get ready for my next fight.” Tahdooahnippah picked up
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A right hook by “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah hurts Tracy Sneed during the 10-Round Boxing Bout Aug. 23 at Remington Park Casino, Oklahoma City. the vacant Oklahoma State Super sible, with details soon to follow. Middleweight title with his victory The event was brought to you by HD over Sneed. Comanche Boy looks to Boxing. get back in the ring in as soon as pos-
Because the rate of earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma has increased “remarkably” in less than a year, the U.S. Geological Survey warned – three months ago – that the chances of a “damaging” temblor in central Oklahoma have increased “significantly”. Further, the federal agency reported that a statistical analysis indicates oilfield wastewater injected into deep geological formations is “a likely contributing factor” to the increased number of ‘quakes. “I don’t know how long this has to continue, how severe it has to get, and how many scientific studies have to be undertaken, before Oklahomans collectively accept that there is hard evidence that these earthquakes are not naturally occurring phenomena,” state Sen. Jerry Ellis said Tuesday. The Oklahoma Geological Survey counted 2,966 tremors in Oklahoma during the first seven months of this year, research seismologist Amberlee Darold reported. Of those events, 910, or 30% of them, registered at or greater than magnitude 2.5, she said. The two largest were magnitude 4.5; one occurred in Logan County, near Marshall, the other in Oklahoma County, near Luther. From Jan. 1 through July 31 the USGS recorded seismic activity at numerous other locations in the state. Tremors were logged in or near Guthrie, Edmond, Spencer, Medford, Choctaw, Jones, Harrah, Pawnee, Yale, Stillwater, Perkins, Enid, Perry, Cherokee, Tonkawa, Coalgate, Wetumka, Prague, Hartshorne, McAlester, Boley, Chandler, Stroud, El Reno, Langston, Crescent, and McCord southeast of Ponca City in far western Osage County. Several other locations in the state have been shaken in the not-toodistant past, Ellis, D-Valliant, pointed out. For example, a tremor occurred 19 miles north northwest of Broken Bow on Nov. 10, 2013; an earthquake struck south of Blanchard on June 26, 2013, and a ’quake occurred early the next morning between Chickasha and Mustang. Veteran independent geologist Bob Jackman of Tulsa noted that in a news release dated May 2, the USGS commented extensively on the “heightened earthquake activity” in Oklahoma since 2009. The federal agency reported that the rate of earthquakes in the Sooner State logged since October 2013 had increased by about 50%, “significantly increasing the chance for a damaging magnitude 5.5 or greater quake” in central Oklahoma.” An analysis by the USGS and the Oklahoma Geological Survey See QUAKE, Page 2
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THE COMANCHE NATION NEWS The award-winning Comanche Nation News, the official communication of the Comanche Nation, is available at no charge upon request. The deadline to submit information for the October edition is noon September 15. Donations to help cover the cost of printing and mailing are welcome. Contact: The Comanche Nation News P.O. Box 908 Lawton, Okla. 73502-0908 Telephone: (580) 492-3386 Fax: (580) 492-3709 Emails: comanche_news@yahoo.com pio@comanchenation.com •
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TCNN Staff Jolene Schonchin, Editor, Reporter, Photographer-Email: jolenes@ comanchenation.com-Telephone Number-(580)492-3382 Paula Karty, Assist. Editor, Reporter, Photographer- Email: paulak@ comanchenation.com Telephone Number-(580)492-3383 Stacey Heminokeky, Reporter/ Photographer- Email: staceyh@comanchenation.com. Candace Todd, Administrative Assistant-Telephone Number (580)492-3386 News items of interest to the local and American Indian community are welcome. Photographs will be copied and will become the property of TCNN. To return original photographs, send a self-addressed stamped envelope. Do not send faxed photographs or newspaper copies of photographs. The Milestones Page (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Engagements,Memorial Pictures, Weddings, Births) are by submission only. The Passings are submitted by the Comanche Nation Funeral Home or by tribal members on a funeral home letterhead. The Milestones Page is for tribal members only. TCNN publishes all services conducted by The Comanche Nation Funeral Home without discretion. Obituaries are written for tribal members only. TCNN will print a Comanche organization’s annual event flyer once free of charge as a courtesy to our tribal organizations. The guidelines for flyer submission are: Pow-wow flyers have to be from an established Comanche organization. There has to be contact person and number on the organization’s annual flyer. We reserve the right to edit all material. Letters or articles that contain libelous information, slander, or personal attacks will not be printed. Letters to the Editor must be signed with a legible name. The letters to the editor or articles contained in the The Comanche Nation News does not reflect the views or opinions of the PIO staff.
Comanche Nation Officials
Chairman Wallace Coffey Vice Chairman Mike Mack Mahsetky Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Tahsequah Committeeman No. 1 Jonathan Poahway Committeeman No. 2 Sonya Nevaquaya Committeeman No. 3 Harry Mithlo Committeeman No. 4 Clyde Narcomey Tribal Administrator William Owens To contact officials: Comanche Nation P.O. Box 908 Lawton, Okla. 73502 Toll Free: (877) 492-4988 Physical Address 584 Bingo Rd. Lawton, OK 73505
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Government Resolution Added During the August CBC Meeting
Story by Stacey Heminokeky/News Staff
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an overview of the August 2 Comanche Business Committee (CBC) meeting and not the official minutes. To attain a copy of the official minutes of the meeting, contact the Office of the Comanche Chairman (580) 492-3251. The August monthly meeting was called to order by the Comanche Nation Chairman, Wallace Coffey, at 10:30 a.m. Secretary Treasurer, Jerry Tahsequah, conducted the roll call. All were present except CBC No. 2, Sonya Nevaquaya was not present. A quorum was established. The invocation was given by Chairman Coffey. Tahsequah, made a motion to accept the July 12 meeting minutes. Committeeman No. 3, Harry Mithlo, seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Resolutions Resolution No. 75-14 Enrollment List No. 973. Vice-Chairman, Mahsetky, made a motion to approve. Tahsequah, seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Resolution No. 76-14 Enrollment List No. 974 Secretary/ Treasurer, Tahsequah, made a motion to approve the resolution. Committeeman No. 3, Mithlo seconds the
motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Resolution No. 77-14 Enrollment List No. 975 Secretary-Treasurer, Tahsequah, made a motion to approve the resolution. Vice-Chairman, Mahsetky, seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Resolution No. 78-14 Transportation request to add route to current T.I.P. Routing List. Mithlo, made a motion to approve the resolution. Mahsetky, seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Resolution No. 79-14 Werwickah Allotment Tahsequah, made motion to approve the resolution. Vice-Chairman, Mahsetky, seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Resolution No. 80-14 Disciplinary Action of CBC. Committeeman No. 4, Narcomey, made a motion to approve the resolution. Committeeman No. 3, Mithlo, seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/0. Sam Toosavit presented a necklace to Chairman Coffey and the CBC in honor of his Grandfather and Woogie Watchetaker to show his appreciation. Vice-Chairman, Mahsetky made a motion to go into Executive Session. The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.
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determined that 145 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater occurred in Oklahoma during the four-month period from Jan. 1 through May 2. The previous record was 109 earthquakes occurring in all of 2013, “while the long-term average earthquake rate, from 1978 to 2008, was just two magnitude 3.0 or larger earthquakes per year,” the USGS news release revealed. The analysis posits that “a likely contributing factor to the increase in earthquakes is triggering by wastewater injected into deep geologic formations,” the USGS reported. OGS studies “also indicate that some of the earthquakes in Oklahoma are due to fluid injection,” the USGS added. Approximately 12,000 injection wells have been drilled in this state, records of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission reflect. The majority of those are wells used in enhanced recovery, which seismologists do not consider to be a potential source of earthquakes. But at least 3,356 of the wells are disposal wells which accepted
nearly 1.09 billion barrels of wastewater – 45.7 billion gallons – from oil and gas production operations in 2012. The five largest of those wells, in terms of volumes of wastewater accepted, are all located in Oklahoma County, east of Interstate 35 between I-40 and I-240. The total volume of saltwater disposed of in Oklahoma has been rising steadily: from 844 million barrels in 2007 to more than 939 million barrels (39.45 billion gallons) in 2011, Corporation Commission ledgers show. In March 2013 a study published in the journal Science linked the sharp increase in central Oklahoma earthquakes to disposal wells “Subsurface pressure data required to unequivocally link earthquakes to wastewater injection are rarely accessible,” the authors of the article wrote. “Here we use seismicity and hydrogeological models to show that fluid migration from high-rate disposal wells in Oklahoma is potentially responsible for the largest swarm.”
The September CBC Meeting will be 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Comanche Nation Complex
Narcomey To Present Proposed Resolution in September CBC Meeting Story by Stacey Heminokeky/News Staff
Thomas Narcomey, a member of the Comanche Nation, will be presenting two proposed resolutions in the September monthly meeting. Narcomey’s first proposed resolution is the Required Revenue Allocation Plan. Narcomey says, “There is unbudgeted money that can be used for extra per cap for tribal members as well as a beginning of a health clinic.” Mr. Narcomey hopes to get the CBC to direct the Comanche Gaming Board and Commission to provide the actual net gaming revenue ending on Sept. 30. and the
net gaming revenues of the past 10 years. He wishes for these revenues to be printed in the November issue of TCNN. The second proposed resolution is the authorize a forensic audit of procurement contracts. Narcomey hopes to direct the CBC to authorize a Forensic Audit of federal funds and tribal government, gaming and enterprise funds. The proposed resolutions will be presented at the September monthly meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Comanche Nation Complex.
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Youth Spotlight Ashlyn Taylor Meurant
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Submitted by the CN Prevention and Recovery Program Staff
Ashlyn Taylor Meurant, known to many as “Taylor,” is the 15-year-old daughter of Robert and Leslie Meurant of Cache, Okla. Meurant is a proud member of the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma and the Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribe of New Mexico. She hails from the Komahcheet and Mowatt families, and is a direct descendent of Comanche Chief’s Ten Bears and Silver Brooch. At a very young age Meurant was brought into the dance arena as a Southern Cloth dancer. Through teachings from her Kaku’s (Grandmothers) Beverly Komahcheet Salas and the late Phyllis Mowatt, Meurantwas educated on Comanche heritage, language, songs and proper etiquette while in and around the dance arena. These values that she has learned and continues to learn are easily noticeable outside of the powwow world as she grows into a fine respectful young lady. Since the day she was born, Meurant has been an inquisitive and thoughtful child. She learned at the age of four, to be a “hand” on her Paw-Paw’s farm. Working hard and taking care of animals was her first love. Daily chores consisted of watering and caring for livestock, to eventually riding horses alongside her dad. She was born with a natural
gift of being a kindred spirit with animals of all sorts. Once, she was found underneath a very nervous horse that liked to kick. She was quietly talking to him, and treating his hoofs with a conditioner, he stood there calm, head down listening to her. Now, as a fifteen-year-old sophomore at Cache High School, she carries this sensibility. She is a member of FFA and has been showing sheep for two years. Last year, she won several prizes to include breed champion with her show lamb, “Nemo.” She hopes to surpass last year’s accomplishments through dedicated hard work during the summer with her new lamb, “Shark”. Meurant has several passions but what defines this child is her love and devotion to dance and music. For the past three years Meurant has been actively involved with local dance theater educating herself in ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance styles. Several dedicated in and out of classroom practice hours are performed in Taylor’s quest to become the best dancer that she can be. Meurant has two years left of public school, and plans on being active in several school clubs and activities to include service work within her community. After high school, she plans on attending college and later obtaining a law degree.
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CRYS Services For August 2014 Submitted by Ms. Deborah Wright, CRYS Director.
The Comanche Residential Youth Shelter (CRYS) submitted it’s services for August, 2014. A total of 11 children in shelter for the Month. The shelter had six referrals from other shelters. The CRYS had planned 18 children outings and events that included: • Individual Family Visits • Dental & Doctor Appointment. • Individual Family Counseling • Church Services/Children Choice • Ci Ci’s Pizza • Birthday Party • ICW Children’s Court • Back To School Bash ST. James Church • Kids Karnival Back to School
Fair Central Mall for frozen yogurt Anadarko Expo Parade Comedy Night at Watchetaker Hall • Water Zoo in Clinton, Okla. • Museum of the Great Plains • Shopping at the Mall • Shopping at Wal-Mart • Movie Night • Clean-Up Day at CRYS There were thirteen individuals employed for the month. The shelter provided six out of town training and 4 in town training for the staff. Training included: • Food Handlers • CPR/First-Aide/AED • Technology Training • Emergency Management • • •
CRYS donations for the month of August included: Clothing, Bedding, Toys, Back Packs full of school supplies, Student Services provided residents with Wal-Mart cards for school clothing, many thanks to them, also donated sodas and assorted chips and a case of hotdogs. The Kiowa Tribe also donated a check in the amount of $1,680 for the residents they placed in the shelter. “August has been a very busy month for residents and staff getting ready for back to school with enrollments, Doctor’s visits, shopping, and back to school bashes.” said Deborah Wright, Director of CRYS.
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Verona Deer and Angela Heim of the Otoe Environmental Office show students how to make Planter Ball, made of different flower seeds Aug. 8 in Davis, Okla.
Students Learn About Ecology and Recycling At CNOEP Outing
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Lily Diaz has fun making her Planter Ball at the CNOEP Environmental Day Camp.
Alex Akoneto concentrates on his plant project.
Submitted by the Comanche Nation Office of Environmental Programs
The Office of Environmental Programs, on August 8, took a group of school age children on a Environmental Youth Outreach trip to Turner Falls in Davis, Okla. This trip, along with three prior events for the Comanche Nation youth, was funded by Grant from the U.S. EPA. The four outreach events were held to inform the youth about the role they play, along with all persons in our area, in the protection of the environment to include water, soil, and air. The trip to Turner Falls included a demonstration from the Otoe Tribal Environmental Office, who donated their time and resources to speak to the youth that attended. Each child was able to make a planter ball, which was made up of various flower seeds, clay and planting soil. They were told of the importance of stopping soil erosion as well as the role plants and trees take in providing everyone with clean air to breath. Other topics discussed by the Otoe staff were the responsibility of all people to recycle and to dispose of trash properly so that the creeks, streams and lakes would not be polluted. The youth were taken
into the shallow waters so they could see the abundance of aquatic life. As the youth were given time to explore the stream and falls, as well as swim, a lunch was setup for them and the adult chaperons. Upon their return, the staff of the Comanche Nation Environmental made presentations to the youth concerning proper solid waste disposal, looking after the surface waters, and the effects climate change is beginning to have on the overall environment. To close out the day’s activities the Otoe staff presented all those whom attend the Environmental Outing a tote bag filled with various items which were intended to further educate everyone about making environmentally safe choices and practices. The staff of the Comanche Nation Office of Environmental Programs thanks all of the youth, chaperons, Comanche Nation Transit, Comanche Nation PIO, Tribal Administrator and Tribal Environmental partners, the Otoe Environmental Program, and the U.S. EPA for their involvement with the Environmental Awareness Events.
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TAKING THE OATH. The Comanche Nation Election Board would like to thank everyone who took the time out to vote in the 2014 General and Run-Off Elections. The Run-Off Election yielded 1,760 votes; this is the most voter participation since 2009. The Election Board would also like to welcome the following recently elected board members: Sonia Whitewolf ~ Apache District, Sandra Chesnut ~ Cache District, Anita Daukei ~ Cache District, Cheryl Monoessy ~ Lawton District, and Missy Mitchell ~ Oklahoma City District. The newly elected members were sworn into office by Comanche Nation Chairman, Wallace Coffey, on July 1, 2014. The Election Board is honored to serve the Comanche People.
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A New Beginning for Riverside Indian School Renovation to School Includes New Buildings to Meet the Needs of Students Story/Photos by Stacey Heminokeky/News Staff
The Riverside Indian School (RIS) in Anadarko, Okla. will begin the 2014-2015 school year newly remodeled. The new campus offers it’s students new facilities that will help provide a quality and effective learning experience. Open House will be at 10 a.m. on September 25. The new high school allows the RIS staff to create a positive learning experience in a modern set-
ting. The remodel also includes the dormitories, for both boys and girls. The dormitories offer laundry rooms, recreational room, and living room like setting. The new high school also holds a physical education department. These new additions will allow RIS to continue it’s Mission; “create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the
holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, spiritual, physical, technological, and academic experiences.”
History of Riverside
In, 1871, Jonathan Richards, the first Reservation Agent, with A.J. Standing, organized the first school at the Old Wichita Indian Agency Com-
The newly remodeled Riverside High School Building was a welcome sight for new and returning students.
From Left: Luann White Shirt and Kristie Subieta work Industrial Arts Lab located inside the High School together to help move into their new offices inside the offers one of the many electives for students. Dormitory.
missary. After much bribing, only eight students wearing traditional clothing, moccasins and braids laid the foundation for Riverside Indian School. The following year more space was needed to accommodate students. A new building was erected to accommodate a small force of employees and about forty students. The school was then known as the Wichita-Caddo School, located at the foot of a large hill one mile east of the present school site. A fire, resulting in the tragic loss of one life, occurred in 1878. The school was then re-established at the present location. In 1893, the capacity of the institution was sixty students with only Wichita, Caddo and Delaware tribes represented. In the fall of 1922, Kiowa tribal students began attending with the abolishment of the Rainy Mountain Indian School. With the influx of other tribes the government allotted more money to fiance the school. In 1929, new buildings were constructed accommodating one hundred-fifty-five boys, marking a new era for Riverside. New buildings, modern and fully equipped took the place of the original buildings. In 1935, the gymnasium was completed. The southern section of the present day school building was built in 1937. Seven cottage dormitories were completed in 1941 and are still in use today. In 1945, the Navajo Tribe located in the Southwest began attending Riverside.
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Children of Original Allottees Still Have Time to be Photographed The Director of the Historic Preservation Department/NAGPRA, Jimmy W. Arterberry Jr., is working with a professional photographer on an independent art project that should be of interest to tribal members. They are photographing the children of the original allottees to include in an exhibition and book. If either of your parents were original Comanche allottees and you would like to be included in this historic documentary you can reach Arterberry on his personal phone at (580) 704-5117. They have been steadily working on this project and have taken a number of photos already and are arranging appointments on Saturdays and Sundays. Time is running out. The project will end at the end of this year. These portraits are designed to be taken in a very casual manner, so therefore they prefer to come to participants. It is an opportunity for you to share your history and family identity on film. They would like to include all of you who are children of the original Comanche Allottees in this historic volume. This is an historic documentary and extremely important project that will be available for future generations. Arterberry said he is looking forward to hearing from each and everyone one of you.
All Comanche Nation Offices Will Be closed September 22-26 to Help at the Shoshonean Language Reunion and the Comanche Nation Fair. Tribal Daycares and the Comanche Nation Transit will be Opened Until Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Western Oklahoma Indian Baptist Family Camp Committee to Meet The Western Oklahoma Indian Baptist Family Camp Committee meet 6:30 p.m. September 18, at the Grady Baptist Association located in Chickasha, Okla.. For more information please feel free to contact us at WOIBFC@yahoo.com
DeCora Selected from National Poll to Attend Tribal Police Academy
Rev. Fred and Rev. Jan Ticeahkie
Rev.s Fred and Jan Ticeahkie Invite All to Pray with Them Prayer Day is on the 26th of every month, and Rev. Jan Ticeahkie & Rev. Fred Ticeahkie have prayer partners to help pray for all the needs of every Native Nation in the world. They invite everyone to join them each month to pray for those in need. Jan Ticeahkie said their prayer needs are being answered everywhere they go. “My husband had emergency surgery August 1, for a heart attack,” said Ticeahkie. “Because God answered our prayers, he survived.” She added after being diag-
nosed in March with a tumor in her lower abdomen, she knows she will be healed with prayers and the healing of God. “We would like to thank 2.B.N broadcasting in California O.R.U player for Miracles, Richard and Lindsey Roberts and our denomination Assemblies of God district of Oklahoma, for being that networks of prayers for all.” To turn in a Prayer Request, contact the Ticeahkie’s at (580) 3576097.
Rick DeCora Rick DeCora a sophomore at Apache High school attended the 2014 National Tribal Youth Police Academy in Appleton, Wisconsin recently. He was selected from applicants from across the nation and only 41 participants were selected. He was required to submit an application and essay. He also submitted letters of recommendation from the BIA Social Services Director and the BIA Chief of Police. Some of the topics covered during the six day academy were: Team Building Courses, Forensics, Fire Investigation, Firearms Simulations, Emergency Vehicle Operations Traffic Stops and
High Risk Vehicle Contacts. There were also demonstrations in SWAT, Bomb Technician Operations, Canine, Tribal Conservation, D.A.R.E., and Police/Fire/Rescue. DeCora enjoyed the challenges presented during the training and the friends he made at the academy. He is considering a career in law enforcement. He was employed this summer by the Comanche Nation Tribal Police. DeCora is the son of Rick DeCora and the late Christie Tsatoke and grandson of Pepper and Clorandia Tsatoke, Apache. He is Comanche, Kiowa and Winnebago.
Haskell Alumni of Oklahoma Set Annual Reunion Date Haskell Alumni Association of Oklahoma (H.A.A.O) Reunion 2014, invites Alumni & Friends to join us at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7902 S. Lewis Avenue (across from Oral Roberts Univ. Mabee Center), Tulsa Oklahoma, October 31-November 2. To make Hotel reservation contact number 918-492-5000, ask for Haskell Reunion rate of $79 plus tax. Room rate includes breakfast. Friday evening activities: Reception starting at 6 p.m.- Masquerade party will be the theme including a Costume Contest. Costume parade will start at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded: 1st place for $100, 2nd place $75, and 3rd place for $25. Saturday morning activities: 10 a.m. Annual meeting for the Association. All alumni are invited to attend the annual Board meeting where it reports the past year activities and future plans. The National Alumni Office will report Haskell activities which includes a report from the Haskell Board of Regents. Saturday evening activities: Dinner starting at 6 p.m. Please make your prepaid reservations as soon as possible. Your entrée choices are Herb Roasted Chicken, Pork Chasseur (breaded & fried) or Roast Beef with demi glaze. The program will again feature Raffle drawings, Auctions and Dance. We are again proud to announce that Plano Larry & Ramona will provide the dance music. For more information contacts: Loretta Burgess, duskkut1951@ yahoo.com, (918) 633-7030 or Carmen Ketcher, Sacnfoxlady@gmail. com, (918) 333-7483.
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Military Submitted by: Lanny Asepermy/CIVA
ROGER TEHAUNO NEW CIVA HISTORIAN
THE REAL DEAL..Chebatah Family of Warriors
Roger Tehauno Air Force veteran Roger Tehauno has been appointed by CIVA Commander George Red Elk as the Historian for the Comanche Indian Veterans Association. Tehauno graduated from Cyril High School in 1962 where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track. He attended then Cameron Junior College before enlisting in the US Air Force in September 1965 and served until April 1969 earning the rank of Sergeant. While in the Air Force, as an Air Policeman, he served at Udorn Air Base, Thailand during the Vietnam War with the 432nd Security Police Squadron. SGT Tehauno was also stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, TX and Carswell Air Force Base, TX. His awards include the Good Conduct, National Defense Service and Vietnam Service Medals. His parents are the late Capps and Gladys Wahnee Tehauno. Capps served in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater. Tehauno’s brother, Adrian, is a Navy veteran. Tehauno received his Bachelors Degree in drafting from Cameron University after his military service. He has been married to the former Linda Whitefeather since 1975 and they have two daughters and a son. He retired from the Southern Plains Regional Transportation Department after 30 years of service in early 2014. He and his wife reside near Fletcher where both are very active with the Little Washita United Methodists Church. Tehauno is a renowned singer of Comanche hymns.
ASEPERMY WRITING BOOK ON COMANCHE VETERANS
Asepermy Long time Historian for the CIVA, Lanny Asepermy, has retired after 22+ years of active participation with the War Scouts and CIVA. He will continue to write military articles for The Comanche Nation News as well as his research about Comanche veterans. Asepermy is currently working on an 80+-page booklet with over 475 photos of Comanche veterans and brief bio’s of the 1,118 known Comanche veterans that he hopes to complete by early 2015. Red Elk and the CIVA wish Asepermy and his wife Shelley well with their future endeavors and thank them for a job well done over the years.
Russell, Jacob, Justin and Christopher Chebahtah
Justin Chebahtah (son of Christopher)
Russell Chebahtah (son of Christopher)
Air Force Brig General Roger Nolan II presenting SFC Christopher Chebahtah his second Purple Heart on June 18, 2012 for wounds received from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on December 14, 2005 in Iraq Christopher D. Chebahtah is one of 30 direct descendents (great grandson) of Billy Chebahtah aka Chevato, who is considered to be one of the first Comanches to serve in the US Military as a Scout with US Cavalry from 1883-86. Chebahtah served in the US Marine Corps in 1979-93 earning the rank of Sergeant. He then enlisted in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) in 1994 and retired in 2009 at the rank of Sergeant First Class with 20 years of active military service and 30 years of total military service. All three of his sons served in the military, Jacob with the Army from 2007-14 including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan both with the 25th Infantry Division – he earned a Combat Action Badge; Justin with the CAARNG and Russell with the Army from 2011-14 including a tour in Afghanistan with the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team - like his father he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. After his Boot and Occupation Training, as an F-4 and F-18 Fighter Jet Electrician, Chebahtah was stationed at Marine Corp. Air Station El Toro, Cali. He was then transferred to Naval Air Station Cecil
Field, FL from 1984-87. From 198893 he again served at El Toro. Being a Fleet Marine he deployed to the Western Pacific in 1988 and 1990-91. In 1991 his occupation was changed to Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He was discharged from the Marine Corps at El Toro. Following his discharge from the Marine Corps, Chebahtah enlisted in the California Army National Guard and served as an Artillery Forward Observer, Infantry Team Leader, Infantry Air Assault Squad Leader, Infantry Heavy Weapons Section Leader, Infantry Platoon Sergeant and Platoon Leader, Operational Planning Cell NCO in Charge and Senior Explosive Ordnance NCO. He deployed overseas three times – to Iraq from January 2005 to January 2006 attached to the 3rd Infantry Division and from July 2008 to July 2009 assigned to the 217th Ordnance Company and Kosovo from November 2006 to November 2007 attached to the 29th Infantry Division. His awards include the Combat Infantryman and Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badges, two awards of the Marine Corps Meritorious Mast, the Bronze Star, Purple
Jacob Chebahtah (son of Christopher)
SFC Christopher Chebahtah (photo taken by USA Today)
Billy Chebahtah, US Cavalry Scout Heart (2), Meritorious Service, Army Commendation (2), Army Achievement (2), Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement, Armed Forces Reserve with/M Device (3), Army and Marine Corps Good Conduct, National Defense Service (2), Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary, Kosovo Campaign, NATO, Iraqi Campaign with/Bronze Service Star and CAARNG Commendation Medals, the Overseas with/Numeral 3, NCO Professional Development and Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, the Valorous Unit Award and the Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Commendation (2). Chebahtah is the grandson of the late Clifford Don Chebahtah Sr., a former Marine Gunnery Sergeant who was severely wounded in World War II during the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, Iwo Jima, and the son of the late Clifford Don Chebahtah Jr. also a Marine Gunnery Sergeant who was wounded in Vietnam. Chebahtah was raised in Riverside, Cali. He and his wife, Michele, moved to California City, Cali.,in 1998 where they currently reside. Chebahtah works, as an Electrical Technician, for the 412th Main-
tenance Group Bomber Instrumentation Shop at Edwards Air Force Base, Cali. The Navy at Ridgecrest, Cali., and NASA also at Edwards AFB have also employed him. Besides Clifford Sr., Clifford Jr., Christopher, Jacob, Justin and Russell Chebahtah other direct decedents of Billy Chebahtah include Jeffery, David, Patrick, William Bill, Gilbert W. Hugh “Ed”, Joseph N, Joseph A, Matthew L. William L. James E, Robert C. Julian L., Kimmockah and Anita Chebahtah, Vernon Griffin, Perry Health, Louis F., Clem, Frank, Kenneth, Weldon Jr. and James Kowena. A quote from George Orwell sums up the military service of the Chebahtah family “People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men (and women) stand ready to do violence on their behalf”. The Comanche Veterans Association, Comanche Nation and the Republic thank each an every member of the Chebahtah, Griffith, Health and Kowena families for their dedicated, faithful and honorable service as members in the Armed Forces of the United States.
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People, Places and Things Happening Tribal Youth Selected for Gorbet Named Leadership Boot camp Intermediate Educator of the Year
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Parker Mariah Parker, who will be a Junior at Eisenhower Middle School in Lawton, was selected and attended JCLC at Fort Sill, Oklahoma June 9-14. JCLC (JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge)was held for cadets to learn leadership and teamwork through challenging physical and mental activities. Some of the physical challenges was a ropes course, early morning "P.T" with running, push-ups, pull-ups. The cadets were also challenged with navigation skills by being sent to several locations in heavy wooded and grassy areas. They were then to use their map and navigation skill to return to their "headquarter" location by foot. Although the entire week was very tough, the cadets gained valuable skills they can use the rest of their lives. Parker, plans to continue to be a part of JROTC the rest of her high school years, also, wants to attend Boston Law School after graduating, and enlist in the Army. She wanted to enlist because she is very proud to be a granddaughter of several veterans in her family such as Simmons Parker (Comanche); DK Toppah (Kiowa); Parker Emhoolah (Kiowa) . Parker is Comanche, Kiowa, Otoe-Missouria, Iowa and is enrolled Comanche Tribal member. She is the daughter of Dawn Toppah, Lawton. Jerrick Parker, Lawton Granddaughter of Mary and James Wade of Lawton, Melba & Ernest Toppah of Carnegie. She is a descendant of Quanah Parker.
Alice Gorbet joined the Bixby Public School system in 1991, where she began teaching grades third through sixth in the Title 1 Reading program and currently teaches fifth grade at Central Intermediate. She is a member of the Oklahoma Education Association, as well the Bixby Education Association and as held several positions in various committees within her current school as well as the school system. Gorbet currently holds the position as Interim Principal at Central Intermediate while maintaining a classroom of 45 children. Prior to joining the Bixby Public School system, Gorbet taught second grade for the Broken Arrow Public School system for nine years, prior to Broken Arrow, she taught the fifth and sixth grades for the Glenpool Public School system for three years. Gorbet graduated from Bixby High School in 1972. She then attended Oklahoma State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1977. She then furthered her education at Northeastern State University, receiving a Masters Degree, specializing in Reading in 1986. Gorbet has taught for 34 years, two years were dedicated to full time substituting for Broken Arrow Public School and Bixby Public School respectively for two years, bringing her career of teaching education to 36 years. Gorbet is the daughter of James P. and Nada Kosechata Gorbet. She is the granddaughter of Helen Chockpoyah Merrick and Walter Kosechata as well as Beulah Berry and Frank Gorbet.
Sweetly Becomes Staff Member of Kimbell Art Tribal Member Deploys Museum to Philippines
Tribal Youth Makes Louisiana State U13 Team Katie Grubbs was chosen to be a part of the Louisiana State Select U13 team which is a part of the Olympic Development Program. Katie and her team are now representing the state of Louisiana in the Region III trials, which is a camp made up of the best U13 players from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. They defeated one of Georgia teams 2-1 and one of North Carolina's teams 4-1. They will play Alabama's beat team tomorrow. Grubbs is the granddaughter of Joe and Linda Chebahtah, great granddaughter of Moonie and Mollie Chebahtah and great great granddaughter of Chevato. an assistant to Chickasaw playwright Judy Lee Oliva. She was a semi-finalist for The Source D.C.'s Worldwide Play Festival 2008, earning the panel of judges’ respect with her first, original dark comedy script, “El Momento” and her modern philosophy essay “Something Better” was selected for online publication in 2011 by non-profit organization Her parents are Christine Ruiz-Torralba and the late Roland Torralba, and her grandparents are the late Dorothy (Whitewolf) and Russell Wahkinney.
Parker Makes Cameron University Dean’s List
Comanche Nation Golf Course Holds 2 Man, 2 day Scramble The Comanche Nation Golf Course held a Two Man, Two Day golf scramble on Aug. 9 and 10. The results were: First Flight: 1st place: Chris Dixon and Rick Komahcheet 2nd place: Stacy Hunt and Peyton Hunt 3rd place: Rudy Ototivo (NO PIC)and Clifford Ototivo (NO PIC) Second Flight: 1st place: Gerard Parker and Dino Gonzalez 2nd place: Jesse Coffey and Nathan Winship 3rd place: Steve Cable and Kenneth Chasenah(NO PIC) Prizes in both flights: 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100 Closest to the pin: $50 both days Long Drive: $50 both days, the Long Drive Winner for both days was Rudy Ototivo and the Closest to the pin Winners were: Saturday- Steve Cable; Sunday- Chris Dixon.
Tribal member Rodney L. Parker has made the Cameron University Dean’s List for the Spring 2014 semester. Parker is the son of Harold Parker Jr., he is the grandson of LaRue Parker of Cache Okla., and Harold Parker Sr.
Coleman Makes National Honor Society Tribal member Zyonne Michael Tahah Coleman made the National Honor Society at Cache High School. Coleman is the son of Nancy L. Tahah and Bennie Coleman. He is the grandson of Marilyn Wahnee Tahah, Delmar Tahah, his great-grandparents are Rosella Niedo Tahah, Donald Tahah and Amos Wahnee and Leila Wahnee.
Froehlich Following Her Dreams
First Flight Second Place: Stacy Hunt and Peyton Hunt
First Flight: First Place: Rick Komahcheet and Chris Dixon
Sweetly
CPT Gooday-Minor CPT Gooday-Minor is currently deployed to Zamboanga, Philippines in support of OEF-P. She is working as the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines, J1 Director which includes Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy. She has been deployed since April, 2014. CPT Gooday-Minor is currently stationed out of Joint Base Lewis McCord, Wash. As of November 2014 will be her 11th year in the Army.
Elizabeth Sweetly is a member of the Comanche Nation, residing in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. She is a writer and model, currently on staff at Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, TX. Her career portfolio includes work with Chevrolet, Blackberry, Native Max Magazine, Warrior Status (designed by Sun Rose Iron Shell) and Native Couture (designed by Andy Sarcia-Peltier). In July 2014, Sweetly was invited to walk the runway for Native couture designer Jolonzo Goldtooth’s JG Indie fashion line at the Survival of the First Voices Festival at San Jose College in Farmington, NM. Her favorite styles of writing include short stories, prose and script writing. In 2006, Sweetly helped with the theatrical production of “TE ATA” World Premiere, working as
Second Flight Second Place: Jesse Coffey and Nathan Winship
Froehlich The parents, Alan and Tonya Froehlich, Bryannna Froehlich would like to congratulate her in following her dreams to become and LPN and to become a doctor, when she finishes high school. Froehlich is 15 years old and would like to thank WIA program and Chairman Coffey for helping to achieve her dreams. She would also like to thank her teachers for helping her academically.
Second Flight First Place: Gerard Parker and Dino Gonzalez
Second Flight Third Place: Steve Cable and Kenneth Chasenah (Not pictured)
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Milestones Happy Belated Birthday
Brendon Spriggs, July 16 Link Daukei, August 9 Jakob Shea, August 10 Lanny Asepermy, August 16 Markus Shea, August 27 Phyllis Attocknie, August 30
Happy Birthday Mayanna Takiowa Narcomey Jeremiah, September 1 Tristina Pueblo, September 1 Michael Sean Cook Sr., September 4 Iola Hayden, September 5 Kandy Peeler, September 7 Alene Gembacz, September 12 Alya Rose Knox, September 12 Samantha Huggins, September 12 Shelley Asepermy, September 12 Dan Ratliff, September 13 Marcia Hayden, September 14 Cheryl Mahaffey, September 20 Danny Pueblo Jr., September 20 Jessica Mahaffey, September 20 Cooper Allen, September 23 Ezekiel James Cooley, September 24 Dylan Simon, September 26 Max Rotert, September 26 R.C. Knox, September 26 Sherry Geionity, September 26 Mariah Alverez, September 27 Layne Garcia, September 28 Alton Reece Johnson, September 29 Abel Martins, September 30 Kenny L. Burgess, September 30
Happy Birthday Alya Rose Knox September 12
Happy Birthday Layne Garcia September 28
Happy Birthday Lanny Asepermy August 16
Happy Birthday Shelley Asepermy September 12
Mayanna Takiowa Narcomey
Happy Birthday
Brittany “Porkchop” Froelich
Happy Birthday
September 1
Happy Birthday Jeremiah September 1
Happy Birthday Tristina Pueblo September 1
Happy Birthday Haley Mathis September 7
Happy Birthday Kandy Peeler September 7
Happy Birthday Alene Gembacz September 12
Happy Birthday Shila Pewewardy September 19
Happy Birthday Cheryl Mahaffey September 20
Happy Birthday Danny Pueblo Jr. September 20
Happy Birthday Jessica Mahaffey September 20
Happy Birthday Cooper Allen September 23
Happy Birthday Ezekiel James Cooley September 24
Happy Birthday Dylan Simon September 26
Happy Birthday R.C. Knox September 26
Happy Birthday Mariah Alverez September 27
In Loving Memory
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Kandy & Chris Peeler September 9
Mary & Charles Pollard September 5
Lanny & Shelley Asepermy September 20
Anniversaries Chris & Mona Daukei Davis August 29~Married 9 years
Passings Rosetta Jackson-Coffey Jan. 2, 1925~July 20, 2014
Josephine Parker, 66 April 20, 1948-Aug 10, 2014
Gilbert Barcindebar Cecil Clayton Kaniatobe, 76 Aug. 23, 1937-July 22, 2014
Deadline for October Edition of The Comanche Nation News: 4:30 p.m. September 15 candacet@comanchenation.com
1952-September 29, 2011
Married 26 years
Married 55 years
Married 26 years
Kenson Jonathan Ray Born: August 22, 2014 6lbs, 12oz, 20.5inches Proud parents are Elyssa & Dylan
Scripture of the Month “I hope to visit you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for awhile” Romans 15:24
Submitted by: Thomas Worcester, Interim Pastor First Caddo Baptist Church & Western Oklahoma Indian Baptist Family Camp Director
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Obituaries Jocille Hoahwah Evans
Evans Jocille Hoahwah Evans, age 81 passed away on July 26, 2014 in Bethany, Okla., with her daughter at her side. She was born to Abraham and Grace Hoahwah of Indiahoma, Oklahoma on January 16, 1933 at the Kiowa Indian Hospital in Lawton Okla. Private Service was heldJuly 29, at Highland Cemetery, under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
She was a life-long member of the Post Oak Mennonite Brethren Church where she was a baptized in 1945. Evans attended and graduated from high school at Bacone in 1952. After graduation, she married Gary Tenequer Evans of Geronimo, Okla., in 1955 and became a homemaker, raising her family. She was employed by Indian Health Service in 1977 in Oklahoma City and Lawton and worked until her retirement in 1955. Evans was an avid reader of all kinds of books, best-sellers, cultural, and non-fiction. She was a defiant OU fan and loved watching sports of all kinds. Her life was full of family gatherings and family events. Her roots were in Indiahoma, Okla., south of the Wichita’s. She is survived by her son, Ron Erwin Evans and wife Geri of Norman, Okla.; daughter: Gayla Doreen Evans of Bethany, Okla.; granddaughter: Kristen Michelle Evans of Oklahoma City; grandson: Kelly Mitchell Evans of Norman, Oklahoma and Gary Richard Everidge of Lawton, Oklahoma; great-granddaughters: Dani MaeLee Kopaddy and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces,
nephews, cousins, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband: Gary Tenequer Evans; son: Gary Mitchell Evans: parents: brother: Carlton Hoahwah; sister: Lucille Wallace; brother: Roderick Hoahwah; sister: Jobyna Haralson.
Tracey Renee Barnhart Lanzot
Lanzot Tracey Renee Barnhart Lanzot 53 went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2014 with her family by her side. Funeral Service was, August 18, at United Methodist Church
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of Apache with Lay Speaker Tina Baker officiating with Pastor Debbie Wilson assisting. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery Lawton, Okla., under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer Service was, August 17, at United Methodist Church of Apache. She was born July 30, 1961 in Anchorage, Alaska to Ira Vestel Barnhart and Rita Sapcut Barnhart. She was a proud member of the Comanche Nation, she loved horseback riding and representing her tribe at various tribal gatherings and parades. She graduated from OU with a bachelor of science and obtained her R.N., which she utilized by serving her native peoples by being a dialysis nurse. She enjoyed bead working, traditional dancing, traveling in her Mercedes and on her Harley Davidson and loved her dogs Abner, Aiden and Fred. She is survived by her daughter: Falon Horton of Hephzibah, Ga., sons: Joseph Cortez of Anadarko and Christopher Lanzot of Brooklyn NY. Husband: Hector Lanzot of Brooklyn, NY; mother and her husband: Rita and Kenneth Coose-
woon; sisters: Beth Giles of Apache, Kimberlyn McGarry of Goshen, NY, brothers: Gaylon Pahdocony of Cyril, Blu Pahdocony of Tucson, Ariz., Sheldon Pahdocony of Cyril, Shawn Barnhart of Apache. Grandchildren: Delila Delgado, Allen Delgado and Mila Horton. Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins She was preceded in death by: her father Ira Vestel Barnhart, her brother Allen D. Barnhart
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Scenes from the Annual American Indian Exposition Parade Aug. 6 in Anadarko, Okla.
Photos by Paula Karty/News Staff
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2014 Comanche Nation’s Back To School Bash
Submitted by Comanche Nation Student Services Program Staff
Once again the Comanche Nation Back to School Bash was successful day. A total of 879 children in grades Kindergarten through 12th were in attendance for “The Back to School Bash” which was held on August 8, 2014 in Watchetaker Hall. The day was filled with events consisting from a Power Point Presentation on being Comanche, to learning a song to exercise to underage drinking and stranger danger, not to mention hair cut vouchers, booster seats, dental screenings, lunch and backpacks filled with basic school supplies. Not only did the students enjoy short sessions of learning, their parents were also invited to attend a short session on successful parenting. A huge thank you to those who had a part in making the Back to School Bash a success. The speakers for the day’s event were: Nevaquaya, CBC Member; Juanita Pahdopony, Comanche Nation College; and Randi Santos, Comanche Nation Fitness Center. The donations for the event were given by: Ovations Gaming Hospitality Management; Bar S; Administration/Chairman’s Office; Prevention & Recovery; and Prescription Assistance. Various departments set up booths and served as volunteers. These departments and volunteers made the day a success and are truly appreciated. The departments that went above and beyond to help with “The Back To School Bash” are: IHS Dental; Realty & Land; Comanche Nation Law Enforcement D.A.R.E.
IHS Dental gives tribal youth dental screenings in preparations for returning back to school. The youth were given fluoride swabs and information about dental hygiene.
Photos by Paula Karty/ News Staff
Watchetaker Hall was filled with eager children gearing up for the 2014 - 2015 school year. The children along with their parents or guardians were treated to a fun filled day of helpful information to get them prepared for another school year, after which each child received a backpack filled with basic school supplies. Program; Reintegration; Kiowa Head Start; Special Projects Manager; Anadarko Outreach Youth Program; Assisted Living; Comanche Nation College; Diabetes; Emergency Management; Enrollment; Grants; Higher Education; HIP; HR; ICW; Injury Prevention; IT; K-12 Student Services; Maintenance; Numunu Turetu Early Childhood; and PIO. During the Back-to-schoolbash Asann Fife and Tim Johnson
talked to the kids who participated during the event. They were located outside in the Powwow arena where Fife asked, “What are some healthy foods to eat in the morning that you can name off the top of your head?” Kids replied, “Bananas, Cereal, Apples, and Oranges.” Fife explained to the kids how important it is to eat healthy and exercise daily.
They demonstrated some exercises that were important including: Push-ups, Squats, Sit-ups, Arm circles, Side Wrist Pull, and Side Leg Raises. The kids enjoyed themselves, and all together the Back-toSchool-Bash was very successful and provided a great time for all who attended.
Mothers and grandmothers register children with tribal employees, Jane Tenequer and Phyllis Attocknie, for the Back to School Bash.
CBC member, Sonya Nevaquaya, welcomes tribal members to the Back To School Bash.
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Calendar of Events
Monday September 22, 2014 8 a.m. Comanche Nation Fair Benefit Golf Tournament
Quilt Show, Administration Building 12:00 p.m. Carnival CRYS Hot Dog and Frito Chili Pie Feed, Wednesday September 24, 2014 Watchetaker Hall Native American Peyote Meeting at dusk 1 p.m. Rodeo Bull Buck out Horse Shoe Competition, north side of Watchetaker Hall Thursday September 25, 2014 2 p.m. Gourd dance 8 a.m. Spirit Ride starts, Complex 4 p.m. Children’s Activities north of Education building Comanche Land Run - Camp site stake out 6 p.m. Gourd dance 10 p.m. Comanche Warrior Spirit Run 7 p.m. Crowning of the 2013-14 Comanche Princesses 5 p.m. Gospel Singing by Dennis Niedo, Watchetaker Hall IAMNDN Teen Dance (Watchetaker Hall) 7 p.m. Comanche Hymn Singing, Watchetaker Hall 8 p.m. Parade in of dancers SPUR CASINO PRESENTS FREE CONCERT Sunday September 28, 2014 Friday September 26, 2014 7 a.m. Cedar smoking Ceremony 8 a.m. Flag Raising 7:45 a.m. Spirit Walk 9 a.m. Art Competition and Art Show (Education Building) 8 a.m. Flag Raising 10 a.m. Quilt Show – opens Administration Building 9 a.m. Art Competition and Art Show 4 p.m. Gourd dancing, Powwow grounds 10 a.m. Quilt Show Judging of Quilts, Administration 6 p.m. Comanche Nation Softball Tournament Building Call of Duty Gaming Tournament starts 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church Service 11 a.m. Skate Board Competition 7 p.m. Gourd dancing resumes till 8:00pm 12:00 p.m. Sunday Meal 8 p.m. Parade in of dancers 1 p.m. Rodeo-Bull Riding Hand Game Tournament Saturday September 27, 2014 2 p.m. Gourd dancing 7 – 9 a.m. Ration Distribution 2:30 p.m. Art Competition and Art Show Reception 8 a.m. Flag Raising 6 p.m. Parade in of dancers Fun Run, front of Transportation building 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 9 a.m. Art Competition and Art Show (Education building) Madische Road Closes for the Parade Softball Tourney 10 a.m. Parade
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So Much To Do...So Little Time As the weekend of the 23rd Annual Comanche Nation Fair draws near, almost all of the event coordinators have finalized their events to the “T’, and are anticipating a great time at the end-of-summer gathering of Comanches. Some special friends of the Comanche Nation will visit during the weekend, including Gil Birmingham and Chaske Spencer of the “Twilight” Movie Series, and some surprise guests as well. Top Native
WNBA Champion, Shoni Schimmel, will be attending, and signing autographs following the ever popular Comanche Nation Fair Parade. Miss Indian World, Taylor Thomas of the Shoshone - Bannock/ Kickapoo/Prairie Band of Potawatomi tribes will grace the Fair with her presence, along with several other royalty. Many participants from the Shoshonean Language Reunion, set for Sept. 22-24 at the Comanche Nation Complex, are planning to stay
for the fair. There are some new accommodations for visitors and campers this year that will add to the hospitality of the Comanche Nation Fair: • There will be showers available for campers Northeast of the Powwow Grounds • A complimentary shuttle will be available all weekend at the Comanche Spur Casino to take visitors to and from the fairgrounds The Comanche County Fairgrounds Coliseum will be the alterna-
tive place for the powwow in case of inclement weather Here are few reminders to help you enter and exit the Fair area and to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time: • Madische Road will close at 9 a.m. Sept. 27 for the Comanche Nation Fair Parade. Make plans to get to the fairgrounds before that time so you do not get stuck in traffic and miss the fun • Shuttles will be available to pick up visitors to and from the parking areas
• Bring items in case of inclement weather such as umbrellas and light jackets • The designated Lost and Found will be at the MC Stand • Make sure you lock your cars and place valuable items in the trunk area of your vehicle • The Comanche Nation and BIA Law Enforcement will be located South of the Powwow Grounds More details will be announced during the events. Those with cell phones are encouraged
to use the Comanche Nation PIO/IT Mass Text System to stay informed with changes in the fair schedule. Text the letters “PIO” to 89800 or “CNWEB” to 89800 to receive updates and changes through your smart phone. For more information about the Comanche Nation Fair, contact the Comanche Nation at (580-492-4988 or toll free at (877)492-4988.
5th Comanche Warrior Spirit Run Sponsored by: Comanche Nation Diabetes Program
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Community Starting Times:
Walters Comanche Community Center 10am
Cache Cahoma Center 12pm
Apache Comanche Community Center 2pm
Finish Line:
Comanche Nation Complex Powwow Grounds Approximately 3pm
The Tradition Carries On!
Come support the Comanche Warrior Spirit runner’s as they run their last mile into the Comanche Nation Complex. Each running team will be coming from their respected communities:
Apache, Cache, and Walters!!!
For More Details Contact: (580) 248248-0005
23 rd Annual
Comanche Fair Sept 26th - 28th
Numunu
Art Competition and Art Show
Art Competition for K thru 12 Prizes given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in each class Classes: painting, drawing, arts and crafts Art Show (displaying local and internationally known artist) T-shirt given to each entry Reception for All Artist on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. All entries Check in Friday Morning (8:00 to 10:00) All entries Check out on Sunday afternoon (2-5) Show opens each day at 9:00 Judging Friday afternoon from ( 2:00 -3:00) Art Show held in New Conference Room Artwork may be submitted early at any outreach office Sept 15th thru 22nd For more information Mail, E-mail, Fax any C.N. Outreach Office, Comanche Nation Fair Art Competition & Art Show 2014 for entry form~117 SW 2 St.~Anadarko, OK 73005 Phone: 405 247-4942 or 877 492-4988~Fax: 405 247-4993~E-mail: charlesw@comanchenation.com~aliciav@comanchenation.com OKC Outreach: 7390 S. Walker Suite C; Oklahoma City, OK 73139~Phone 405 635-8999 Fax 405 635-8988~E-mail: karenk@comanchenation.com Dallas Outreach: 501 Elm Street Suite 550; Dallas, TX 75202~Phone 214 377-9145 Fax 214 613-2563~E-mail: annad@comanchenation.com, anthonyn@comanchenation.com
23 rd Annual Comanche Nation Fair
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Time: 7:00 am to 9:30 am
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Comanche Nation Fair Numunu Voices In The Wind
RATIONS
Church Service
Time: 10.30 a.m. Date: September 28, 2014 Where: Watchetaker Hall Videll Yackeschi~Pastor of Westside Baptist Church Walters, OK All fair participants are welcome. Bring your musical instruments to play & sing, singers & tribal singers invited for praise & worship song
LOCATION: Food Distribution Program (on the North side)
Campers will receive a ticket upon registration. You MUST have a Rations Ticket to pick up Rations.
For more info contact: Jaime Prouty @ 580-492-3327
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during the 23rd Annual Comanche Nation Fair Registration Begins @ 8:00 AM Competition Starts @ 1:00 PM
STOCK CONTRACTOR
$2000.00 TOTAL ADDED PRIZE MONEY
HATS OFF Prizes: 1st, Place
$400.00
2nd Place
$300.00
3rd Place
$200.00
NOTE: All prize money will be given in Wal-Mart gift Cards.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
HELD DURING THE COMANCHE NATION FAIR
COMANCHE NATION FAIR BOARD
FREE ADMISSION
OFFICIAL SPONSORS COMANCHE COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS
JOIN US FOR THE 2014 BUCKOUT SEASON EVENT AT THE COMANCHE NATION TRIBAL COMPLEX Tournament held in front of Public Information Office (North Side of Watchetaker Hall)
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS For More Information Contact: Brian N. Stillwell (580) 583-0756
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL LYNN SCHONCHIN AT 580-492-3532 BUCKOUT AT 1:00 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY COMANCHE NATION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, THEFTS.
The 23rd Annual Comanche Nation Fair Hymn Singing Night September 25, 2014
HOSTED BY: COMANCHE NATION OPTOMETRY PROGRAM/580-4923390 , WWW.HXCGAMING.COM CO-HOSTING: RICKY MCNEAL,
I SING PRAISES TO YOUR NAME 0...LORD. COMANCHE NATION FAIR 2014
Comtact : June Sovo; 580-492-3326 Comanche Nation Complex Watchertaker Hall
.7:00 pm .
TOURNAMENT EVENT SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
FRIDAY
FREE FOR ALL SINGLE ELIMINATION 6:00P.M.
SIGN-IN
5:00P.M.-
Comanche Nation Injury Prevention
Free Food Handlers Class Date: September 25,2014 Registration 9:30 a.m. Class starts at 10:00 a.m. Certificates will be given
Class offered by: The Lawton Indian Hospital Environmental Protection Agency For more Information Call: Bonita Paddyaker (580)492-3343 Carolyn Lonewolf (580)492-3344
Remember to Vote for Your Favorite Princess Candidates 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 26-27 Comanche Nation Princess Candidates
Comanche Nation Jr. Princess Candidates
I am a 14 year old daughter of Jon “JD” Wauqua and Brenda Lee. My grandparents are Johnny Wauqua the late Chairman of the Comanche Nation and Virginia Wauqua. I’m an enrolled freshman at Lawton High School. I enjoy drawing, painting, learning our Comanche language, singing and learning Comanche hymns, attending and participating in powwows and most importantly spending time with my family. I would enjoy being your Comanche Nation Jr. Princess. It would be a great honor for me. I would do my best to represent my tribe in the best way possible with honor and dignity. I would appreciate your vote. ~Thank you~