New royalty crowned at annual Chickasaw Nation

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Chickasaw Times

The Chickasaw Times Post Office Box 1548 Ada, OK 74821

Vol. LII, No. 11

Official publication of the Chickasaw Nation

New royalty crowned at annual Chickasaw Nation Princess Pageant ADA, Okla. – Governor Bill Anoatubby crowned three young ladies Chickasaw Royalty during the 2017-2018 Chickasaw Nation Princess Pageant, Oct. 2 at the Ada High School Cougar Activity Center Monday. “It is wonderful to see the joy on the faces of these young ladies as they carry on this proud tradition,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “We believe these extraordinary young ladies will be excellent goodwill ambassadors of the Chickasaw Nation, because it is obvious they take great pride in our Chickasaw culture.” Tiffany Postoak, 25, daughter of Eddie Postoak and Tommie Postoak, and East Central University graduate, was crowned Chickasaw Princess.

Cydnee Miller, 13, daughter of Rick and Sherri Miller, an Ada Junior High student, was crowned Chickasaw Junior Princess. Seven-year-old Olivia Worcester, daughter of Michael and Reichelle Worcester, is in the second grade at Homer Elementary and claimed the Little Miss Chickasaw title. Each new princess resides in Ada, Okla., and was congratulated by Gov. Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel. “It means a lot to me,” said Miss Postoak, the newly crowned Chickasaw Princess. “It’s a special honor to be able to represent the Chickasaw Nation.” Pageant participants were judged on one-on-one interviews, traditional Chickasaw dress, poise, responses to random ques-

tions and talent. During their one-year reign, these dynamic young ladies will take courses on language, culture and the history of the Chickasaw people. In addition to serving as young ambassadors of the Chickasaw Nation, the 2017-2018 princesses will see many places, serve as role models and represent the Chickasaw people. The new princesses receive a crown, sash, trophy and gifts to prepare them for the upcoming year. The reign of a Chickasaw Princess has been a Chickasaw Nation tradition since the 1960s. Chickasaw Princesses have historically played an important role in representing the tribe. CONTRIBUTED BY Patrick Cravatt, Media Relations

Governor Bill Anoatubby, left, and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel crowned three Chickasaw princesses during Oct. 2 ceremonies in Ada. The new Chickasaw royalty will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the tribe during their 2017-18 reign. Chickasaw royalty includes, from left, Little Miss Chickasaw Olivia Worcester, daughter of Michael and Reichelle Worcester, of Ada; Chickasaw Jr. Princess Cydnee Miller, daughter of Rick and Sherri Miller, of Ada; and Chickasaw Princess Marcy Gray Tiffany Postoak, daughter of Eddie Postoak and Tommie Postoak, of Ada.

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Gov. Bill Anoatubby reports the state of the Chickasaw Nation is “stronger than ever before” during his annual State of the Nation address Oct. 7 at the Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival Marcy Gray in Tishomingo.

Governor says ‘Chickasaw Nation is stronger than ever before’ TISHOMINGO, Okla. – During his October 7 State of the Nation address, Governor Bill Anoatubby outlined decades of remarkable growth. Addressing a gathering that filled Fletcher Auditorium and spilled over into an adjacent tent, Gov. Anoatubby said the number of enrolled citizens has increased by more than 17,000 since 2001. “Today, we have the greatest number of Chickasaws ever,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “More Chickasaws than ever before are engaged with our culture. More Chickasaws than ever before are united and working together to move our nation forward. More Chickasaws than ever before can stand and celebrate because today, the state of the Chickasaw Nation is stronger than ever before!” When the applause tapered off, he went on to note that the executive, legislative and judicial departments of Chickasaw Nation government were united in their commitment “to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.”

Business diversification, economic development and changes in federal policy in recent decades, Gov. Anoatubby said, had enabled the Chickasaw Nation to reach new levels of success. “As we experienced success in key areas, such as business, health care, education and housing, and as our businesses began to make more money, we looked for opportunities to expand our efforts,” he said. Those new efforts include community centers and senior centers, as well as programs and services for elders and veterans. Earlier this year, a new community center and a senior center were completed in Tishomingo. Construction is under way in Oklahoma City on a community center as well as a senior center designed to serve Chickasaw elders and other citizens there. The Chickasaw Nation dedicated a 15,000-square-foot lodge in Ada Oct. 2. The Veterans Center will serve veterans who live in the area, as well as veterans who travel to the area to visit the SEE STATE OF THE NATION, PAGE 2

Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by Chickasaw veterans, guests and elected officials to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Veterans Lodge Oct. 2 in Ada. The new lodge is on the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center campus, 1921 Stonecipher Blvd. The lodge will Michael Scott serve retired and active duty Chickasaw military members, as well as provide a place for veterans to gather and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow veterans.

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Chickasaw Nation Veterans Lodge dedicated in Ada

ADA, Okla. – Hundreds of Chickasaw military veterans were on hand Oct. 2 as Governor Bill Anoatubby officially dedicated the Chickasaw Nation Veterans Lodge. “It was built to provide Chickasaw veterans with a place you can seek help in times of need,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “Where programs and services especially

dedicated to you are readily available, and where you can comfortably gather, relax and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow veterans and brothers-in-arms,” Gov. Anoatubby said. The 15,000-square-foot building – constructed on the Ada South Campus near the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center – will serve veterans by helping them

apply for benefits available to them by the state and federal governments, as well as the Chickasaw Nation. The south side of the Veterans Lodge will provide space for tribal experts who “will provide counseling services and assist you in finding various programs and benefits available to veterans,” Gov. Anoatubby said.

The north part of the new structure will act as a gathering place for leisure activities so veterans may enjoy the company of other veterans. A large activity room will be equipped with a pool table, ping-pong and card tables in addition to a hospitality area. A kitchen and dining room will support large gatherings and events. A large sun room is avail-

able to be enjoyed. The front courtyard showcases the five military flags and seals of the United States armed forces and features the iconic Chickasaw Warrior statue which welcomes thousands of Chickasaws and visitors annually to tribal office buildings, the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, the ChickSEE VETERANS LODGE, PAGE 2

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asaw Cultural Center, and other Chickasaw locations. “Chickasaw veterans, we are grateful for your service and sacrifice,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “This veterans lodge stands as a testament to our gratitude – a building to serve you for all you have done to serve our nation.” Chickasaw officials designed the lodge to be near the medical complex so veterans receiving medical attention will be near care facilities as well as the lodge. Chickasaw veterans helped Governor Anoatubby and tribal officials cut the ribbon. A tour of the new facility followed the cer-

Chickasaw World War II veteran Lemuel Apala, Jr., 98, of Pawhuska, Okla., attended the Veterans Lodge ribbon cutting.

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emony. “This is absolutely beautiful and a fantastic place for veterans to gather and also to bring their families,” Chickasaw Vietnam veteran Bill Green said. “The most impressive part of it is the offices on the south end which are there to help veterans and widows of veterans or their survivors.” Mr. Green, who served in the U.S. Air Force beginning in 1965, said the Chickasaw Warrior Society and Veterans Lodge illustrated to him how attitudes have changed toward veterans. “When we came home, we were treated pretty badly,” he said. “There was nobody to welcome us. But I think America understands now that men and women who fight are due respect and honor. They have no say in what battles they are asked to fight or if (wars) are supported or not supported. They merely answer the call to duty.” Other veterans greeted the grand opening with praise. “This is a dream come true,” Chickasaw veteran Gene Thompson told a KTEN television reporter from Texas. “We have hoped for a place like this for quite a

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Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. “This will be a great place for our veterans to gather for fellowship or to find assistance with counseling or other services,” Gov. Anoatubby said. Health care is another area where policy changes and business success have led to significant progress. “In 1994, we decided to do something big – to compact with Indian Health Service to operate the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility and our satellite clinics, our entire health system,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “We were the first tribal nation to take responsibility for our own health care system, and there were some who thought we might fail. “But we were confident we would be able to develop services that would meet the needs of our people, because we understood the needs of our people.” As changes were made to improve the delivery of health care, more patients came to Chickasaw Nation facilities. Eventually, health care needs increased to the point new facilities were required. A new, state-of-the-art medical center constructed using tribal business revenues was opened in 2010. Since then, clinics have been expanded and new services, including pediatrics and dental, have been added. Gov. Anoatubby pointed to the passage of the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) as a turning point in the provision of housing services. Under NAHASDA, the Chickasaw Nation took responsibility for the administration of its housing programs “We immediately went to work conducting needs-assessment meetings to determine what building programs and services would most benefit Chickasaw families,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “From these meetings, we developed new housing specifications and a multitude of new programs, because we wanted to offer something more than a house. We wanted to offer a house that is a home, because housing programs are really about helping all our Chickasaw people feel at home.” Since NAHASDA was passed in 1996, more than 1,300 families have received home loans totaling more than $145 million through the Chuka Chukmasi Home Loan program. During the same peri-

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od, more than 2,700 families have received grants to assist with down payment and closing costs. Other housing programs have helped more than 2,500 families fund home improvements and enabled more than 4,300 families to have storm shelters installed on their property. Continued improvements in a variety of services are planned well into the future. The Chickasaw Nation provides support to more than 5,000 students each year with critically important education funding. Gov. Anoatubby announced more dollars for tuition would be available for 2018, and the number of credit hours funded will be increased from 12 to 15 credit hours per semester. The book grant available to college students will also be increased beginning in the fall semester of 2018. Recently, the Chickasaw Nation has begun branching out into film production to tell the Chickasaw story. “Te Ata,” a feature film about the famous Chickasaw storyteller, is currently playing in select theaters across the country. Another feature film, “Chickasaw Rancher,” tells the story of Montford Johnson. The film is in post-production. “Chickasaw Rancher” tells the story of Montford Johnson, a Chickasaw who overcame a difficult childhood and numerous hardships to establish a vast ranching business in nineteenth century Indian Territory. “If this story sounds familiar, it should,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “The story of Montford Johnson parallels the story of our own tribe over the last 30 years. Like the Chickasaw rancher, we have overcome various challenges to establish businesses and become prosperous.” Governor Anoatubby encouraged attendees to take pride in their heritage and to tell their own stories. “Fellow Chickasaws, let us stand up and tell the story of our people proudly – the story of how we overcame great obstacles to grow and prosper,” he said. “The story of a tribe that invests in its youth and encourages them to find their passion in life. The story of people who honor, respect and give back to their elders and veterans. The story of a nation that today is strong and getting stronger.”

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while.” Jim Sanders, a Norman, Okla., resident and Chickasaw warrior seriously wounded in Vietnam more than 50 years ago, said he was delighted with the facility and all it offered veterans. “It is very nice with most everything veterans could want,” he said. “I feel certain we will use it.” Mr. Sanders, who uses a scooter most of the time to get around, said the lodge offered spaciousness to accommodate scooters and wheelchairs for veterans whose mobility is limited. CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

The Chickasaw Honor Guard presented the colors at the Veterans Lodge ribbon cutting.

Newly-elected Chickasaw Nation officials sworn in during Oct. 2 ceremony in Ada

From left, Chickasaw legislators Connie Barker, J. Lisa Impson, Steven Woods and Karen Goodnight. At right is Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Justice Jacquelyn Sparks Cheri L. Bellefeuille-Gordon. All were sworn into office during the Oath of Office ceremony Oct. 2 in Ada, Okla. ADA, Okla. – Five Chickasaw Nation officials elected in the July tribal general election were sworn into office Oct. 2 at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Ada. Four legislators and one tribal Supreme Court Justice took the oath of office. The oath was administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Linda English Weeks. Incumbent legislators Connie Barker and Steven Woods reaffirmed their oaths of office. Newly elected legislators J. Lisa Impson and Karen Goodnight

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took the oath of office for their Pontotoc District seats. Supreme Court Justice Cheri L. Bellefeuille-Gordon was also sworn into office during the ceremony. Dr. Goodnight, of Goldsby, Okla., will represent Pontotoc District, Seat 4 and Mrs. Impson, of Ada, will represent Pontotoc District, Seat 3. Mrs. Barker, of Marietta, Okla., was reaffirmed to Pickens District, Seat 2, and Mr. Woods, of Davis,Okla., will continue to represent Tishomingo District, Seat

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Multi-Tribal Celebration Nov. 4 Chickasaw Cultural Center Sulphur, Okla. (580) 622-7130 Ardmore Community Flu Clinic Nov. 6, 10-7 p.m. Ardmore Satellite Clinic InChokma Mobile Unit Ardmore, Okla., (580) 387-9593 Homebuyer Education Seminar Nov. 7, 6:30-9 p.m. Chickasaw Nation Housing Division Ada, Okla., (580) 421-8817

Homebuyer Education Seminar Nov. 14, 6:30-9 p.m. Purcell Regional Office Purcell, Okla., (580) 421-8817 Love Lives On Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. East Central University Ada, (580) 421-8734 Skunk Run 1-Mile Fun Walk and 5K Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. Wintersmith Park

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Native American Heritage Month offers time to study, reflect We live in a modern world that spins much faster than just one century ago. So many innovations in work, transportation, health care, finance and especially technology have made ours truly a “hustle bustle” world. November is “Native American Heritage Month,” and this is a great time to reach into your past and discover the important elements that have made you the Chickasaw you are today. A little research this month can open vistas you never thought possible! Your Chickasaw citizenship makes you highly unique and the beneficiary of a rich and storied history. We are descendants of the people who inhabited North America long before European contact. It is the opinion of many scholars that only a few million people populated all of the North American continent in the centuries leading up to contact. Those people were gathered in many unique communities across the continent. Our tribe, and the several hundred other original tribes of the Americas, lived in a world it is important for each of us to understand and appreciate. Native American Heritage Month had its beginnings a little more than 100 years ago when the Boy Scouts of America initiated “First Americans Day.” In the 1920s, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the second Saturday of each May “American Indian Day.” In 1990, President George H.W. Bush approved a joint

resolution of Congress designating November as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” The month of November is a great time to engage in some study and develop a greater appreciation for who we are. The Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of the American Indian, the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Archives and the National Gallery of Art all offer information, images and study guides. And for teachers, this is the perfect opportunity to share Chickasaw and Indian heritage lessons with students. Locally, the Chickasaw Nation Department of History and Culture and the Chickasaw Cultural Center are great sources of information. The Holisso Center, on the grounds of the Cultural Center, is a wonderful place to learn about your Chickasaw heritage.

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Take a day for discovery at the Cultural Center and you will enjoy a great experience! There are so many ways today to reconnect with the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Press offers a number of titles that will assist you in your research. The Chickasaw language program is a great place to learn your traditional language and make connection with Chickasaws who can help guide your study. Talk with a Chickasaw artist and learn the sources of their inspiration to tell their stories. And connecting with a Chickasaw elder will very often open up a whole new world of discovery. It is so important we understand who we are. We can no longer talk with our ancestors who endured removal from our homelands, but we can talk with present-day Chickasaws who have stories to pass on. You will likely be surprised by how much information has been passed on through the generations! It can be easy to put off a little voyage of discovery about your Chickasaw heritage. The demands of work, school and family seem to always fill the calendar. This month, Native American Heritage Month, resolve to take just a little time to engage in discovery. Strengthen your connection to the Chickasaw Nation. You will almost certainly uncover information to enrich your life as a modern Chickasaw citizen.

Herrington encourages Indian students to consider engineering

Chickasaw aviator dedicates efforts to expanding horizons of Native students

Fifteen years after Chickasaw astronaut John Herrington flew into space, and a prominent place in history, as the first enrolled citizen of a Native American tribe to fly into space, he was inducted into the San Diego Air & Space Museum Hall of Fame. While his accomplishments during the mission to the International Space Station are impressive, some might say they pale in comparison to what he has achieved since returning to earth. During the STS-113 mission, which lasted from November 23 to December 7, 2002, Mr. Herrington logged more than 330 hours in space, including three space walks (EVAs) totaling 19 hours and 55 minutes. During his EVAs, Mr. Herrington helped install an aluminum structure 45 feet long, weigh ing more than 27,500 pounds onto the International Space Station, giving him the opportunity to achieve his goal of “turning a wrench in space.” His crew also brought the Expedition-Five crew home from their six-month stay aboard the space station. One of his most difficult and emotional tasks began only a few weeks after he returned from that highly successful mission, as he helped with recovery efforts after the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster. He remembers well where he was on that fateful February 1, 2003, when the shuttle disintegrated during re-entry into earth’s atmosphere over Texas. “I was standing in front of my TV with my daughter watching the NASA channel to watch reen-

try and quickly realized it wasn’t happening as we anticipated,” he said, still struggling to control his emotions almost 15 years later. “I had to shuffle my daughter off to find someone to watch her and go right to work.” Mr. Herrington worked to control the helicopters and plot out the ground search that extended from Texas into Louisiana. “I remember being invited to where they were bringing the recovered pieces in,” he said. “And they would ask me what it was, and I would have to identify what it was. And I was seeing hardware I would have used in space in my mission. And that was tough. “One of the things that was most poignant for me out of this whole tragedy was I got to meet Native American fire crews that treated everything they found with such reverence. “Here were folks who were finding this debris – I mean a piece of hardware, and they treated it like a living, breathing being. A piece of hardware and they treated it with such reverence and they had such a close bond with what they were doing and it just touched my heart.” Mr. Herrington retired from NASA October 1, 2005. The years since have not remotely resembled what most people think of as retirement. Most of his work, which includes a 4,000-mile bike ride across the United States, has continued his focus on promoting education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, particularly among Native American students. He has a long history of in-

JOHN HERRINGTON spiring students with stories of his own experiences, and is still in demand as a motivational speaker nationally to industries and academia, advocating STEM studies and calling attention to innumerable contributions made by Native Americans throughout history. After years of promoting education, he was inspired to continue his own by Dr. Ed Galindo, a Native American instructor he met in Idaho. “The first time I met him, I was riding my bike across the country and he said, ‘you know, if you are interested in getting a PhD., come back and talk to me’,” he said. “But I didn’t live in Idaho. I lived in Oklahoma.” But Mr. Herrington also met another person in Idaho who would change his life. Margo Aragon handled all of his appearances in the state. “I met Margo on the bike ride

and fell in love. We got married and I moved to Idaho. I called Ed and said, ‘let’s do this’.” While it was almost given that he would study education, Mr. Herrington worked with Dr. Galindo to focus his research. “We started talking about how I could make a difference and what is the point of getting a PhD. And I looked at it as a way to give back. I know what motivated me to follow the path that I did and the people that helped motivate me and help me make the decisions, so now it was my turn to give back.” There were numerous studies that looked at the reasons Native American students were not successful in education, but few looked at the reasons for success, even though there are quite a few successful engineers and scientists. “The question to answer is what makes the ones who are successful, successful, so I went down that path,” Mr. Herrington said. “Let’s go down that. So we looked at some of the programs – I evaluated some of the programs of the Native students here in Idaho participated in. “What it came down to is that they were saying it did because of the hands–on learning. They could do stuff with their hands. They could see the practical nature of what they were doing, and they could tie it to their learning. And it was fun. They worked with their friends. They collaborated. It was this cooperative type of learning environment. And I realized that growing up, that is what worked for me. “If you look back, if you think

about it from a historic perspective and from a tribal perspective, that is how we survived. We survived by cooperating. We survived by working together and solving problems that exist in our lives.” Today, he continues that work of motivating Indian students and helping explain how to help them become successful. He was reminded of the impact of that work when he was in Phoenix at a conference for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, where he is serving as a board member for the second time. “I was on the elevator in the hotel,” he said. “This young woman said ‘you’re John Herrington.’ I was like uhhh,” he joked. “She said ‘I met you when I was 12 years old, and it was at a Navajo summer camp. It was the Dine’ summer camp at Fort Lewis College.’ “She said ‘before I met you I didn’t realize I could be an engineer. I’m now a civil engineer with the City of San Francisco, working in hydrology. I want to thank you.’ I was just stunned. That was nice feedback on making an impression on somebody at a very early age. “That is just one example – it brings it full circle. As I had done to somebody else that encouraged me to go back to school - I called him after I had become an astronaut – after I was selected and thanked him for making an impression on me. So it’s nice to come full circle.”

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Popular facility back to normal operations

Some structural damage, no injuries as tornado hits Riverwind

GOLDSBY, Okla. - Governor Bill Anoatubby toured the tribe’s Riverwind Casino and Hotel Oct. 23 to inspect damage caused by a tornado that struck the facility the night of Oct. 21. “We are very pleased there were no injuries as a result of the tornado,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “We take great pride in all the members of our security team and casino staff who worked through a very difficult situation to ensure the safety of our guests.” Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Commerce Bill Lance said the gaming floor was functioning at full capacity and the facility was now operating as normal. On the roof of the theater, Riverwind manager Jack Parkinson recounted Oct. 21 events amid dozens of small, red spraypainted circles marking damage caused by storm debris. At the time of the storm, Mr. Parkinson said, security staff were monitoring the facility’s own radar system, the National Weather Service and local news media as part of protocols in place to protect patrons and staff. Electric generators, he said, had already been activated proactively as a result of thunderstorms in the area.

“As part of our protocols, we turn on the generators any time there is l ightn i ng w ith i n ten miles of the casino,” he said. “That ensures there is no disruption in electrical service in the casino if the power goes out.” Those protocols also included alerting patrons to shelter in safe areas of the facility in the event of a tornado warning. The National Weather Service, however, issued a tornado wa r n i ng at 8:37 Governor Bill Anoatubby, right, inspects tornado damage at Riverwind Casino and Hotel Oct. 23 in Goldsby, Okla. Pictured p.m., the same time with Gov. Anoatubby are, from left, Riverwind manager Jack Parkinson, Secretary of Commerce Bill Lance and Construction the tornado struck Services executive officer Ken Smith. the building. “It seems the tornado just dropped out of the were enjoying a sold-out Beach ushered into another part of the clouds right on top of the build- Boys concert in the theater area. building. Patrons and staff reported ing,” Mr. Parkinson said. “We had Casino staff escorted fans out of virtually no warning before it the theater into a secure area of feeling the theater shake “like an earthquake” when the torthe facility. hit.” Audience members remained nado hit. The shaking was likely Despite the lack of prior warning, no injuries to patrons or em- calm and members of the Beach caused when a 10-ton heating and Boys continued to sign memora- air conditioning unit was toppled ployees were reported. At the time the storm hit, fans bilia for some fans as others were off its base, crushing a smaller

unit nearby. Another large unit was pushed partially off its base, resulting in breaks in some of the natural gas lines powering the heaters. Maintenance crews and Chickasaw Tribal Utility Authority personnel were quickly on site to begin the repair process. Water entering the building as a result of the roof damage was determined to be coming from the fire suppression system, which was triggered when the tornado struck the building. Water to that system was quickly shut off, preventing further damage. Flooding of some areas of the gaming floor rendered approximately 800 electronic games temporarily inoperable. All electronic games are back in operation. The tornado also caused damage to the southeast corner of the hotel roof. Repairs have been completed. Several restaurants within the facility were closed for a short time following the storm. A number of local food trucks were recruited to provide dining options for patrons during the brief period the regular restaurants were closed. CONTRIBUTED BY Tony Choate, Media Relations.

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Citizenship in Five Civilized Tribes now at record highs

Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes are, from left, Seminole Nation Chief Greg Chilcoat, Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker, Muscogee Creek Nation Chief James Floyd, Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. DURANT, Okla. – The InterTribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes represents approximately 750,000 Native American citizens, an increase of about 100,000 since 2016, according to the council’s president, Muscogee (Creek) Chief James Floyd. Chief Floyd made the announcement during the group’s final 2017 quarterly meeting. Chief Floyd said the updated

citizenship figure illustrates the Five Civilized Tribes speak for 25 percent of all Native Americans in Indian Country and the number “raises the bar in the work that we need to do to achieve the things that we do,” he said of the the Council’s influence on issues important to all Native Americans. Member tribes and top leaders include Chickasaw Nation

Governor Bill Anoatubby; Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker; Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton; Muscogee Creek Nation Chief James Floyd and Seminole Nation Chief Greg Chilcoat. Cherokee Chief Baker said the Council was respected because “we are not only good partners (with Oklahoma), we’re good partners with America and humanity.”

The tribes have sent swift water rescue crews into hurricane ravaged Houston and Florida, Chief Baker said. Governor Anoatubby said many of the issues affecting Indian Country across America affected the Five Tribes. “We have to be in close touch with those things that are happening,” he said. “You always have changes with a new administration, and every administration has its own priorities and its own method of doing business. We stay in touch with that … all of us. We want to know what’s happening in (Washington) D.C. We want to know what kinds of decisions are being made that affect Indian tribes in this country. We’re going to be right up front in defending our interests.” Council leaders welcomed the newest member, Seminole Nation Chief Greg Chilcoat. Chief Chilcoat won election in August. “It is an honor to be here with these fine leaders and this organization,” Chief Chilcoat said. Six resolutions were passed unanimously by voting delegates. They included: • Support for the re-election of Joe Byrd, Cherokee, as vice president of the Eastern Oklahoma Region of the Congress of American Indians. • Support for election of Chick-

asaw Nation Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel as President of the National Congress of American Indians. • Opposition to restructuring of the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) by the Federal Highway Administration. Support for the nomina• tion of Ronald Etheridge, with Chuck Hoskin as an alternate, to the Bureau of Indian Education Standards, Assessments and Accountability System Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. Mr. Etheridge is Cherokee Nation Deputy Director of Education Services with more than 40 years’ experience. Mr. Hoskin is Cherokee Nation Chief of Staff and member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. • Asking Congress to include additional funding for the Muscogee Creek Nation Joint Venture Project in Eufaula, and W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah for Cherokees in the 2018-19 fiscal budget. • Support for the U.S. Department of Treasury to continue, and increase, funding for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI); New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Community Development Entities (CDE) within Indian Country primary service areas. CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

Chickasaw film ‘Te Ata’ a big hit at Ada premiere ADA, Okla. – Applause thundered through the historic McSwain Theatre Sept. 27 as movie enthusiasts from the area fell in love with “Te Ata.” “We could hear the applause outside the theatre,” said McSwain general manager Judy McLellan. “It sounded like a crowd calling for an encore at a concert.” On the afternoon of Sept. 27, more than 1,000 people packed Ada’s Main Street and a tent outside the McSwain for a Hollywood-style red carpet event to kick off the nationwide theatrical release of “Te Ata.” Moviegoers lined up around the block to meet and have their photographs taken with Governor Bill Anoatubby and stars of the movie. “This is a historic evening,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “We have such a wonderful cast (who) did a wonderful job. The movie turned out so well. It is a first. It is historic and we hope it is the first of many to come.” “Te Ata” sta rs Q’or ia n ka Kilcher, MacKenzie Astin and Cindy Pickett met with enthusiastic attendees and posed for photos on the red carpet outside the McSwain Theatre.

Tulsa Showing

The Tulsa public premiere of “Te Ata” saw a sold-out show at Circle Cinema on Sept. 28. “Te Ata” stars also attended and spent nearly two hours greeting movie lovers on the red carpet. An overflow crowd greeted the stars who posed for photographs

Governor Bill Anoatubby, left, and Chickasaw Nation Creative Development Director and “Te Ata” film writer Jeanne Barbour, right, welcome film stars Mackenzie Astin, Q’orianka Kilcher and Cindy Pickett to the Red Carpet for the public premiere of “Te Ata” at Ada’s McSwain Theatre. More than 1,000 people Jacquelyn Sparks packed the theatre to view the film in two showings Sept. 27. before the film’s showing. Ms. Kilcher, Mr. Astin and Ms. Pickett welcomed all and engaged in conversation concerning “Te Ata.” The movie, filmed entirely in Oklahoma in 2014, was shown at theaters across Oklahoma and in select theatres nationwide. Several theaters extended screenings for several days due to overwhelming audience response. Te

Ata will be released on DVD Nov. 7. Visit the Te Ata movie website http://www.teatamovie.com/ for more information.

The Stars

Q’orianka Kilcher, first discovered by Terrence Malick to portray Pocohantas in “The New World,” portrays Te Ata. MacKenzie Astin portrayed Te

Ata’s husband, Dr. Clyde Fisher. Mr. Astin, son of the late Patty Duke and actor John Astin, began his acting career on television’s “The Facts of Life” and has appeared in 20 big screen productions. Oklahoma native Cindy Pickett, known for her role as Ferris Bueller’s mom, portrayed Te Ata’s first drama coach, Francis Davis, at

the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Davis challenged Te Ata to “be herself” and forge a career centered on her Native American heritage. Ms. Kilcher and the other actors took part in numerous interviews and television appearances in Oklahoma and Texas talking about “Te Ata” as it opened in select theaters throughout the country. “I feel very humbled and very blessed and honored the Chickasaw people entrusted me with telling her story, Ms. Kilcher said during a recent television interview. “Te Ata was such a visionary and a role model for young women, and women in general. It is such an honor to be in the film and it is an important film.” The McSwain turned away some ticket holders for the second showing in a theatre with a capacity of 574. “Everyone was so excited and impressed,” Ms. McLellan said. “Everything was first class. Everybody loved the movie. We did not hear a negative comment.” “Te Ata,” tells the story of the early life and career of Mary Francis Thompson. Born in 1895 in the small community of Emet, Indian Territory, the Chickasaw woman crafted a career telling Native American stories and entertaining audiences worldwide. She toured Europe, entertained royalty and performed at the first state dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

Chickasaw truck driver, musician finds satisfaction in dual roles

Chickasaw citizen Michael Lochmiller shows off his acoustic guitar and System Transport truck, both of which have been major parts of his life in recent years. DALLAS – Chickasaw citizen Michael Lochmiller took to the stage, guitar in hand, shortly after 3 p.m., Aug. 25 at the Great American Trucking Show’s Trucker Talent Search in Dallas. Mr. Lochmiller was one of three finalists in the panel-judged musical competition limited to folks who move freight. He performed one of his own tunes, “Hitch Your Wagon,” in representation of his

trucking company and his tribe. “It was an ‘America’s Got Talent’ type format,” he said. “I had a blast meeting all of the people involved, making new connections. It was just fun to be there. I couldn’t have had a better time.” To become a finalist was a mix of skill and luck. Thanks to a chance meeting with the social media coordinator for his trucking company, System Transport, Mr. Lochmiller recorded songs he had been practicing on the road. Not long after, that same video was submitted to the trucker talent search. You can watch his submission featuring a cover of Merle Haggard’s “Honky Tonk Night Time Man” at https://www.youtube. com/watch? v=V E Y8-8lwh R0. And while you’re at it, check out his interview for the competition at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=GPH-lHjHvrs. Out of more than 200 submissions, judges narrowed the contestants down from 42 to three, and Mr. Lochmiller was one of

those finalists. Music has always been a part of his life. He recalls rifling through his grandparents’ record collection of country classics in his youth. He said they’d always have something playing on the record player. They were into George Jones, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings. Adventures in truck driving are a fairly new development in Mr. Lochmiller’s story, beginning only a few years ago. “The Chickasaws were gracious enough to give me an educational grant so I could go to school and get my license,” he said. “I ended up meeting with recruiters and was hired really quickly. I’m very happy with the outcome.” He spent half a decade as a tour manager for a rock band. With the managing gig, he had traveled the states. When looking into truck driving, he got a sense for an old brotherhood with a sort of ‘70s appeal – and an opportunity to keep exploring. There is a real pride, he said,

with moving freight. He keeps his eyes open for interesting opportunities, places and faces. “It’s fun to have those experiences, however brief,” he said. “For songwriting, you can look back on those memories. It adds depth to that well you draw from to write songs.” On the road, with what he equates to the old military adage “hurry up and wait,” he fits music into his schedule. He plays every day and is gathering a collection of personally-written songs. And with so much time behind the wheel, he has more than enough time to enjoy listening. “After all these years of listening to and playing music, with a large variety of interests, in my late 40s I’ve settled into this Texas music scene with its singersongwriters,” Mr. Lochmiller said. “Americana is what it’s verging on. It’s drawing from old country, incorporating a lot of different styles on top of that, you know, rock and roll, folk, instruments like banjos and mandolins and

acoustic guitars.” The Texas music scene showcases real instruments and real vocals. He finds value in music with natural flaws, because it’s believable. It hasn’t been polished in a studio. Even the content of the lyrics – blue collar, working class – he can relate. Partially to tap into this music scene, also with an intention to be near family and the Chickasaw Nation, Mr. Lochmiller plans on moving back to southern Oklahoma where he spent 10 years of his youth. He figures a local driving route, not one that takes him across the 48 continental states, would allow for more performances. Right now, he is a trucker musician. He doesn’t know if trucking will always be a hat he wears. Life is an open road, after all. But one thing is for sure – a guitar will be at his side wherever that road takes him. CONTRIBUTED BY Brandon Frye, Media Relations.



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Veteran Spotlight

Four brothers share WWII service, Chickasaw traditions

Roy Swinney, of Pauls Valley, Okla., is the featured veteran for the month of November in the Chickasaw Nation Calendar 2017. Mr. Swinney, along with his three older brothers served during World War II. Nearly 90 years old, Mr. Swinney believes anyone who has served their country is a true warrior. Four small town Chickasaw brothers took up arms when their country needed them. Clarence, Vic, Charles and Roy Swinney, of Pauls Valley, Okla., all served with distinction during World War II. Three of the brothers served in the U.S. Army as paratroopers. The fourth served in the U.S. Navy. “I was lonesome when my (older) brothers joined the Army because of the war,” Roy Swinney said. “So I decided to join too. But I chose the Navy. I heard stories about men sleeping in the cold and mud. I didn’t want that. The

only thing I had to worry about was falling off the boat and getting wet.” A humble man, Mr. Swinney insists his brothers’ duties were far more hazardous than his own. As paratroopers, they were dropped behind enemy lines with little support. They disrupted enemy supply lines, communication outposts and saved countless lives by capturing strategic objectives, such as artillery positions and bridges. While fighting in one of the most important battles in Europe, the Battle of the Bulge, Mr.

Swinney’s brother, Clarence, was wounded. Later, Vic would be captured by the Germans in Holland. He would spend nine months in a prisoner of war camp. “The Battle of the Bulge was full of chaos,” Mr. Swinney said. “Nobody knew if my brothers had been killed. We learned Clarence had been wounded, but we didn’t know what happened to Vic. Vic had been captured. He nearly starved to death in the German POW camp. He was about 225 when he enlisted in the Army. He weighed 90 pounds when he got home.” Mr. Swinney had his own dangerous encounters in the Pacific. Serving aboard a LSD (landing ship, dock) class ship, he braved both the enemy and the elements. His ship transported servicemen, both American and allied Chinese, to the frontlines on the Korean peninsula. “We transported Chinese volunteers and their mounts to fight the Japanese in Korea,” Mr. Swinney said. “The Chinese didn’t have trucks, so they used horses and mules to haul equipment and artillery to the battles. They really had it rough. I remember they only ate twice a day, and that consisted of two little fish and a cup of rice per meal.” The two most dangerous duties for Mr. Swinney and the crew aboard his LSD was the disposal of Japanese mines and working above decks during winter storms. “The waters near Korea were cold and dangerous,” Mr. Swinney said. “Everything that was wet, froze. I fell overboard because of the ice encrusted on the deck. I was lucky. A crewmen threw me rope. “We also hunted (free floating) mines that the Japanese turned loose in the ocean. They were just floating around waiting to hit something. We would shoot the mines until they blew up. When

they washed up on the beach we packed dynamite under them, light the fuse, and ran away as fast as we could!”

Raised on a small farm in the Chickasaw Nation

The Swinney home was governed in the traditional Chickasaw way. Household matters were decided by their mother. As the sheriff of their hometown of Pauls Valley, their father was away much of the time fulfilling his law enforcement obligations. “Momma ran the family,” Mr. Swinney said. “Daddy was a lawman all his life. He was never home. We raised our own hogs and had three Jersey cows for milk and butter. We also grew a large garden. Momma was there to see that all the chores were done right. She ramrodded the outfit.” Like almost all families from Depression-era Oklahoma, the Swinneys were self-sufficient. They lived on a working homestead. Mr. Swinney recalls hunting and fishing with his brothers. Although the boys enjoyed outdoor activities, they were done out of necessity. Game provided by the boys was used to supplement the family’s diet. The shortages due to the war were inconvenient, but essentials were provided by all the members in the family. “I remember we couldn’t get gas,” Mr. Swinney said. “There were a whole lot of other things we couldn’t buy. But it didn’t affect us much. We all did things around the house and raised all of our stuff (food) anyway.” The rich family experience the Swinneys enjoyed played a major role in the boy’s decision to answer their country’s call. His father’s profession as a lawman taught the boys the duty to community, even in the face of danger, while his mother instilled the

value of family. “Everybody who is in the service is a warrior,” Mr. Swinney said. “I am Chickasaw, but also an American. When you enlist, they don’t ask you to fight, they tell you to. It doesn’t matter who you are with. I am proud of the time I served, of the time I spent in the Navy.” Like many other veterans, Mr. Swinney’s experience of returning home was emotional. He distinctly remembers the first person in the family who greeted him on his return. “You can’t describe coming home,” Mr. Swinney said. “My family had a dog named Jim. She was like one of the family, we had her since I could remember. I got to the house and there was Jim, laying in the front yard. She was so aged. I slammed the taxi door, she could barely raise her head, but she recognized me, got up and almost charged me, limping. She’s the one who greeted me first when I came home from war.” CONTRIBUTED BY KC Cole, Public Affairs.

Chickasaw Warrior Society

The Chickasaw Warrior Society is an organization that encourages community and personifies the Chickasaw warrior spirit. Chickasaw veterans and active military share a common bond through their experiences. The Chickasaw Warrior Society aims to foster the relationships of our servicemen and women to each other. All Chickasaw warriors are encouraged to join so that we may honor your sacrifices.

Chickasaw sign maker promotes signs to create understanding

Jason Wells, a Chickasaw and Norman, Okla., business owner, visits about “HATE HAS NO HOME HERE” signs which he prints free of charge at his shop, Sublime Signs, 912 N. Flood NORMAN, Okla. – Sign maker Jason Wells hopes to add the Chickasaw language to signs dotting America proclaiming “Hate Has No Home Here.”

Mr. Wells is Chickasaw. The signs have become a national phenomenon calling attention to the political divide in America. Mr. Wells believes the signs also show the determination of his tribe to improve lives, advance understanding and promote tolerance. None of the signs he prints includes Chickasaw … yet, he says with a big smile. The group behind the effort – www.hatehasnohomehere.org – includes the message in English, Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, Hebrew and Egyptian. Anyone can go to the aforementioned website and download a sign and have it printed. That’s where Mr. Wells comes into the picture. His business, Sublime Signs at 912 N. Flood Street, will print it. Mr. Wells offers this service free of charge. You may also pick up a pre-printed sign. Mr. Wells and his staff print approximately 20 signs per day. They go fast. “Usually we will let a single in-

dividual take two signs, one for them and one for a neighbor,” he said. “We need to limit it because we want to give signs away to anyone who drops by the business.” While he stresses the signs are free, many acquiring them wish to make a donation. “We will accept it as a pay-it-forward proposition,” he said. “The money is used to print additional signs so they remain free of charge to anyone who wants one.” When he first saw the sign, it touched him emotionally. “I think of hate as a cancer. Once the hate is embedded, there are no boundaries of what that can do in terms of meanness and violence. We’ve tried to build, not tear down. It symbolizes to me there is love which is the opposite of hate. It’s not just about people who speak English. (The languages) mean we’re all in this together and the way forward is through love,” Mr. Wells said. “Our country is fundamentally built on (the) pursuit of happiness. In my life, I cultivate love

and (a) feeling of understanding.” Mr. Wells is an Ada, Okla., native and a 1988 graduate of Ada High School. He is particularly proud of his contribution as a tight end on the 1986 and 1988 Cougar football teams crowned state champions those years. He is the son of the late Ben Wells and Linda Wells. His mother recently retired after serving the Chickasaw Nation for 20 years. “She was in the payroll department when the Chickasaw Nation had 1,200 employees,” Mr. Wells said. Today, the Chickasaw Nation employs approximately 14,000. After graduating, Mr. Wells attended the University of Oklahoma briefly before joining the U.S. Navy, serving during the Desert Storm conflict in the hospital corps. He launched his sign business 13 years ago in a spare bedroom. His first loan to expand the business came from the Chickasaw Nation-owned Bank2. For a few years, financial stability eluded him. “I wasn’t giving up,” he said.

Chickasaw officer promoted to IHS director of field operations

REAR ADM. KEVIN MEEKS

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rear Admiral Kevin Meeks has been named deputy director of field operations for U.S. the Indian Health Service (IHS). Rear Adm. Meeks, a Chickasaw, served as the Oklahoma City Area Director from 2009-17. He managed comprehensive health care services to one of the largest and most diverse HIS service populations. HIS is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the principal federal health care advocate and provider for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Rear Adm. Meeks now oversees 12 IHS area offices including IHS and tribally-managed service units. He provides management oversight and expertise in formulating policies, goals and strategies related to program operations

and resource allocation. He began his career as a commissioned corps officer in 1987 serving as a service unit sanitarian at the Lower Brule/Crow Creek reservations in South Dakota. Afterward, he held a variety of environmental health officer positions in South Dakota, Oklahoma and Alaska. In 1995 he was reassigned to the Oklahoma City Office of Environmental Health and Engineering in Tribal Self-Governance negotiations. From 1995-09, he served in various management positions in Oklahoma City. From 19952000, he served as the assistant associate director for the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE). From 2000-06 he served as the chief of Division of Environmental Health Service, and then from 2006 he served as the associate director of OEHE.

In 2007, Rear Adm. Meeks was selected southeast regional commissioned corps liaison, providing service to more than 300 officers assigned to the Oklahoma City, Nashville and Albuquerque offices. He earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He received his undergraduate degree from East Central University in Ada, Okla. IHS delivers comprehensive health care services to 2.2 million eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives at facilities it operates and through triballyoperated health programs such as the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

“The Chickasaw Nation has always played a positive role in my life. I was determined there was nothing I couldn’t accomplish.” Slowly, and with extensive involvement in the Norman community, success came to Mr. Wells and his business. “Making good choices makes for success,” he said. “I recognized being a sign maker, I can have an impact in many different ways and work toward a more positive future. I am always trying to find a way to give back to the community.” Today, h is sign shop also houses his wife’s beautiful pottery, sold exclusively online at www.etsy.com/shop/SublimePotteryStudio. Mr. Wells and wife, Amanda Joy, have three children, fourteen-year-old Jesse, Tillie, 13 and four-year-old Orion. You can reach Mr. Wells at (405) 364-1700 or online at www.sublime-signs.com.

CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

Dec. 31 is deadline to apply for Youth Clothing Grant The deadline to apply for a Chickasaw Nation Youth Clothing Grant is Dec. 31. The grant provides eligible Chickasaw students with a $200 grant once per school year to purchase school clothes. Chickasaw citizens, ages three through high school seniors, can apply online at www.chickasaw. net/youthclothinggrant. Students must provide most recent report card or progress report (grades K-12 only). For more information, contact Youth Services at (580) 272-5585 or [email protected].

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News From Your Legislators





November 2017

A great Annual Meeting and Festival, Expansion of properties in historic Business diversification, success have our tribe is moving forward still! capitol area makes beautiful setting led drive to enhance quality of lives

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ou just cannot top the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival for activities, fellowship...and fun! This year’s installment of the annual event was truly the best ever. So many Chickasaw traveled to meet together in the heart of our beloved Chickasaw Nation. It is heartening to make connection with so many fellow Chickasaws from across the country! Gov. Anoatubby delivered an excellent State of the Nation address. It’s always impressive to me our Governor leads our great tribe in such a straightforward and upstanding manner. And his message this year was very uplifiting. We are achieving so much together and as we do, all Chickasaw families benefit! It gives me great pleasure and is an incredible honor to serve you as your Chickasaw Nation Legislature chairman. As you probably know, our tribal government is set up along the same format as our federal government. As part of the legislative department, it is my responsibility to represent my Chickasaw contstituents and bring forward legislation regarding important issues affecting the tribe. On your tribal legislature, we deal with a wide variety of issues, from property to commerce to essential programs and services. And many items in between! I am very grateful you have given me your support as we work together to improve the lives of Chickasaws, both within the Chickasaw Nation and across the country. We will soon enter the very busy season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and many people will be traveling and visiting relatives and friends. Please take your time and drive safely. Distracted driving has become a huge issue in our state and across the country. Remember to drive defensively and always keep eyes on the road! Thank you again for putting me in a position of responsibility to all Chickasaw people. I take your direction seriously and always look forward to seeing you and hearing your thoughts!

DAVID WOERZ Chairman, Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

David Woerz

Magistrate position applications now being accepted The Chickasaw Nation is now accepting applications for a contract magistrate position within the judicial department. Interested individuals must be: • A Chickasaw citizen • Currently living or willing to relocate within the territorial jurisdiction of the Chickasaw Nation • A graduate of an accredited law school • A member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar • Must possess at least 5 years of experience as a practicing and licensed attorney Resumes and/or CVs can be submitted via email to: [email protected]. For additional information, contact the Chickasaw Nation Human Resources at (580) 436-7259 or www. [email protected].

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hokma, I hope all is well with you and your family. October was a busy time in the Chickasaw Nation with the Annual Meeting and Festival starting the month off right. We had beautiful weather throughout the week, and the Cultural Evening was wonderful again this year. During the Arts and Culture awards Thursday evening, Brenda Kingery received the honor of Dynamic Woman of the Year, and Daniel Worcester earned the Silver Feather Award. The Chickasaw Historical Society recognized Betty Ruth Kemp and Glenda Galvan for their work and service. Also, the Chickasaw Press has several new offerings this year. Please check them out at www. chickasawpress.com, and if you are not already a member, I would encourage you to join the Chickasaw Historical Society. You can be a part of preserving our history and culture with your purchase of a membership in the Chickasaw Press store. The one resolution we considered in our October Session continues the process of our expansion of real property around the Capitol complex in Tishomingo. The Capitol grounds are stunningly beautiful, and it is so nice having many of the festival activities located on the campus. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and is always one of my favorite holidays. I enjoy spending time with family playing games, visiting, watching football, and eating. I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life – and grandchildren are certainly at the top of the list. I wish you and your family the very best as you come together this Thanksgiving. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me with your concerns, needs or questions. I am here to help. May God bless you and your family. Toby Perkins, Legislator Pontotoc District, Seat 1 (580) 399-2606 [email protected]

TOBY PERKINS

Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

Health care managers available to At-Large citizens and elders

Health care managers are available to provide program information for At-Large citizens and elders residing within tribal boundaries. Chickasaw citizens living outside the tribal boundaries or Chickasaw elders within the boundaries over age 60 can access Tribal Health Case Managers. The managers are available to answer questions regarding Chickasaw Nation Health programs.

At-Large Chickasaw Citizens (all age groups)

If you are a Chickasaw citizen living outside the tribal boundaries and would like more information on Chickasaw Nation Department of Health programs and services, call Amy Wampler, Services At-Large Case Manager at (800) 851-9136, ext. 61097.

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hokma! Greetings from the Tishomingo District! During our 2017 Annual Meeting last month, Gov. Anoatubby reported on the state of the Chickasaw Nation, which is stronger than ever. There is a saying, “there is strength in numbers,” and this is especially true of the Chickasaw Nation. Because of the strength of our business ventures and diversification, we are able to provide more than 200 programs and services to our citizens. Providing these programs and services strengthens and enhances their lives. And, we have more citizens than ever before, which fortifies our strength. During this time of year, we look forward to gathering around the Thanksgiving table with friends and family to celebrate the season. It is also during this time of year, many people take time to count their many blessings of family, friends, health and community. We, as Chickasaw citizens, should also remember to give thanks for the blessings of the Chickasaw Nation. We need to remember, our tribe’s success positively transforms into our ability to enhance the quality of life for all Chickasaws, as well as the lives of the thousands of Chickasaw Nation employees and their families. Financial gains are reinvested to sustain and develop new programs and services, including: education, housing and health care, not only for the present, but the future, as well. This November, please take time to celebrate your Chickasaw culture and our tribe. From adversity to prosperity, together, we have worked and persevered with one mission in mind: the progress of our great Chickasaw Nation. Best wishes for a happy and safe Thanksgiving to you and your family. As always, I thank you for allowing me to serve as your representative on the Chickasaw legislature. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Chokma’shki, Tim Colbert [email protected] (580) 421-7242

TIM COLBERT

Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

Chickasaw Nation - TSMS

Count of Voters by District District: Panola, Pickens, Pontotoc, Tishomingo District

Count

Count of Voters by District Panola

2,304

Pickens

9,556

Pontotoc

15,173

Tishomingo

2,304 Panola Pickens 9,556

6,547

Total

Pontotoc 15,173 Tishomingo 6,547 33,580 33,580

Count of Voters by District

Chickasaw Elders Age 60 and Older If you are a Chickasaw elder over the age of 60, and live within tribal boundaries, contact Stefanie Luna, Elder Case Manager at (800) 851-9136, ext. 80110.

Full 12-month results show continued steady growth As of September 30, 2017, tribal FINANCIAL REPORT The tribal government caption includes the tribe’s general fund and BIA trust had net assets of $2.42 billion. funds. The Chickasaw Businesses include all of the businesses and operations of the Department of Commerce. Not included in the financial statements are federally or state funded programs and/or grants and the financial statements of Bank 2 and Chickasaw  Nation Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. The growing needs of the businesses are taken into account when determining Tribal  Operations Statement  of  Revenues  and  Expenditures   the transfers from the businesses to the general fund. It is vital to the long range For  the  Twelve  Months  Ended  September  30,  2017 mission of the Chickasaw Nation that the businesses continue to grow and diversify. Revenues of tribal government, other than the transfer from businesses, include motor fuel settlement funds and investment income. Chickasaw Business revenues Revenues Transfers  From  Businesses  To  Tribal  Government include gaming revenues net of prizes and other sales revenues from convenience Total  Funds  Available stores, travel plazas, tobacco stores, other tribal businesses as well as rental and investment income. Expenditures Tribal expenditures are classified by function. General government includes the General  Government maintenance and operations of tribal property, the Chickasaw Times and Gov- Legislature Judiciary ernor’s and Lt. Governor’s offices. Expenditures for education include education Education scholarships as well as the tribe’s division of education. Health expenditures in- Heritage  Preservation clude eye glasses, hearing aids, prescription drugs, wellness center, community Health health clinics, catastrophic medical assistance and other similar programs not Youth  Services Family  Services covered by federal programs or grants. Nutrition  Programs The businesses’ expenditures are classified as to expenses associated with gam- Regulatory ing operation of the tribe and the other businesses of the tribe. Assistance  Programs Executive Summary of the Financial Statements of the period ending Septem- Gaming  Expense Other  Businesses'  Expense ber 30, 2017 Total  Expenditures Tribal Government Increase  In  Net  Assets Revenues and transfers from the businesses for operations and fixed assets Beginning  Net  Assets totaled $25.3 million for the month and $226.8 million year-to-date. Expenditures Ending  Net  Assets were $18.2 million for the month and $165.8 million year-to-date. Chickasaw Businesses Revenue net of gaming prizes through September totaled $1.42 billion. Net in- Chickasaw  Nation Tribal  Operations come before the transfers to the Tribal Government was $339.5 million year-toStatement  of  Net  Assets   date. After transfers to the Tribal Government for capital projects and tribal pro- September  30,  2017 gram operations the net income was $133.6 million year-to-date. The net income includes all revenue, including amounts reserved for business growth and expansion. Cash  And  Investments Receivables   Statement of Net Assets Inventory At September 30, 2017, the tribal government funds had $433.1 million in cash Prepaid  Expenses and investments. Of this amount, $23.3 million is in the BIA Trust funds. This total Other  Assets does not include any federal program funds. Fixed  Assets The businesses had $351.9 million in cash and investments which is reserved for Less  Payables Net  Assets accounts payable and business operations.

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Chickasaw   Businesses

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                                 20,857,995                  1,424,879,970                  1,445,737,965                                  205,930,552                      (205,930,552)                                                -­                                226,788,547                1,218,949,418                  1,445,737,965  

                                       7,546,126                                        2,881,523                                        1,433,918                                  29,765,835                                    26,171,556                                    22,865,057                                          7,571,448                                  15,283,343                                          8,630,799                                  13,159,186                                    30,535,797                                            -­                                          -­                                165,844,587                                  60,943,960                                  871,188,746                                932,132,706

                                             -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                                              -­                        804,379,151                        280,984,869                1,085,364,020                          133,585,399                1,355,004,419                  1,488,589,817  

                               7,546,126                                2,881,523                                1,433,918                            29,765,835                            26,171,556                            22,865,057                                7,571,448                            15,283,343                                8,630,799                            13,159,186                            30,535,797                        804,379,151                        280,984,869                1,251,208,606                          194,529,359                2,226,193,164                  2,420,722,523  

 Tribal      Government  

 Chickasaw      Businesses  

Total

 

$

$

                               433,103,832                                              822,217                                                    2,008                                        -­                                          -­                                    501,530,886                                      (3,326,237)                                932,132,706

                       351,939,861                        151,492,451                                7,897,827                            24,302,749                                1,050,000                1,133,565,253                        (181,658,324)                1,488,589,817  

                       785,043,692                        152,314,668                                7,899,835                            24,302,749                                1,050,000                1,635,096,139                        (184,984,561)                2,420,722,523  

November 2017

Tribe’s Home Improvement Grant program a great way to make repairs

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ast month I wrote about the various Home Improvement Loans that are available through the Chickasaw Nation for citizens in and out of the service area. I want to do a quick spotlight on one of our elders that did receive and utilize the Home Improvement Grant. Ms. Virginia Allen was excited to become a HIG recipient. She reports that her list of repairs are complete and that the work done by the contractor, Mr. Mark English is excellent. She encourages others to take advantage of this wonderful program offered by the Chickasaw Nation! To learn more about Home Improvement programs offered by the Chickasaw Nation, contact Housing at (580) 421-8800 The Annual Festival happened during the week of September 29-October 7. It culminated on the final day with Governor Anoatubby giving his State of the Nation Address, cash drawings, and a Tishomingo town parade to name a few of the exciting events! It is an exciting time for all the surrounding communities. There were well over 100 entries in this year’s parade! Various school marching bands participate not only in the parade but also in a battle of the bands marching competition that takes place later in the day at the local football field! To my surprise and pleasure our son and his family decided to join in on the parade and advertise their Chickasaw family owned and operated business! (Caddo Cycle- Motorcycle, ATV/UTV Repair). The grandchildren had a big time waving to the crowds…and I was able to see them and take pictures like any proud parent/grandparent! The day was perfect for a parade and all the fun outdoor activities. Once again, thanks to all the Chickasaw Nation Employees and volunteers who made it a success! Remember that Chickasaw Community Meetings are happening throughout the U. S. One of the requests by councils was the opportunity to see the Te Ata Movie! Movie viewings for this wonderful feature film are happening as we speak. Call the Chickasaw Nation to find a movie location near you and to locate a local Chickasaw Community Council to join! “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Colossians 4:6 Beth Alexander (580) 272-7850

BETH ALEXANDER

Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

Will and Becca Alexander and their girls, Ever and Harlow. Also father-in-law, Rance Biggs. Advertising their Chickasaw family owned and operated business, Caddo Cycle- Motorcycle, ATV/UTV Repair Service.

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CHICKASAW TIMES

Tribe offers plenty of ways to become The spirit of pride and tenderness felt better connected with your heritage through everyone at Annual Meeting

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hokma, chinchokma, Hello, how are you? The 2017 Annual Meeting and Festival was a roaring success by every measure. Each year gets better and bigger than the last. We saw the largest crowds ever as citizens came from all over the United States to participate in “A Gathering of Our People,” as was the theme of this year’s event. Most of the events were live streamed or reported on Facebook for those who were unable to attend in person. The Governor gave an outstanding report on the state of our Nation, and stated that the Chickasaw nation is stronger than ever. We are truly a blessed Nation because our people acknowledge our Heavenly Father at each and every gathering and truly believe that all of our blessings come from Him. Our businesses are doing very well, which funds all of the programs and services provided for our people. Regardless of where you live, there is something for everyone. As a retired educator, I am especially proud of our educational programs. From our Child Development Centers, Headstart classes, Clothing Grants for school age children, Governor’s Honor Club, which incentivizes students to do their best and have perfect attendance, to our Higher Education Grants and Vocational Education programs, the Chickasaw Nation is all about helping our young people attain their educational goals and careers. The Governor announced during his State of the Nation Address that the Higher Education Grants would be increased to try to help our students keep up with the rising costs. One of the highlights of the Annual Meeting and Festival week was the cutting of the ribbon on our brand new Veterans’ Lodge. It was such an honor to be in the presence of so many of our own Chickasaw Veterans. The Veterans’ Lodge sits on a hill overlooking our Chickasaw Nation Medical Center and proudly displays flags representing all branches of our service organizations. It is a beautiful place to sit and reflect on the blessings for which all of our veterans sacrificed. Thank you to all of our veterans for being willing to serve in the armed services, many giving the ultimate sacrifice. We do not take your service for granted, and I’m so proud of the Chickasaw Nation for building the Veterans’ Lodge for you, in honor of that service. If you are a Chickasaw veteran and have not joined the Warriors’ Society, I hope you will consider joining. This is a new organization, designed to help our veterans in a variety of ways and give them a way to meet with each other for fellowship. For more information about the Warriors’ Society or other programs for veterans, you can call (580) 272-2550 or visit our website, www. chickasaw.net. I hope you have a wonderful November and a very Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t hesitate to call if I can help you in any way. Chipisala cho anowa, Until I see you again, Nancy Pontotoc District Seat 2 (580) 399-4374 [email protected]

NANCY ELLIOTT

Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

Update address online or by phone! It is a happy new year when we can keep in touch with Chickasaw citizens! Let us know your physical address with an easy address update online or by phone. Receive important news, resources, guides and help us respond when you are affected by a natural disaster or weather emergency when you add your current information online at www.chickasaw.net/address or call (888) 661-0137.

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hokma’, It has been an exciting three weeks in office and I just wanted to say thank you for this amazing opportunity to serve as one of your newly elected Chickasaw Tribal

Legislators! Over the past few weeks, I have celebrated several wonderful events; the oath of office, Cultural Evening, attended the Annual Day festival in Tishomingo, and my first Tribal Legislative session. Just this past Saturday, several of us attended the Newcastle Pumpkin Patch event in Newcastle and it was a great time. They had so many things to do; a ride through the pumpkin patch, a cornstalk maze, pony rides, picking your own pumpkin, arts and crafts, and served a wonderful lunch. I am looking forward to all of the upcoming fall events, and I am thrilled to be able to reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, and be a part of such a wonderful culture and Nation. Although it has been an exciting time, it has been bittersweet. This particular Annual Day event was the first one that I have attended without my sweet mother—Dean McManus. She looked forward to the Annual Day festivities each year, and it was her favorite time of the year. She was so proud of our Chickasaw Nation and the accomplishments we make as a tribal nation every year. I felt her kind and gentle spirit with me through every hug and handshake, and I know she was smiling down from Heaven on all of us! Thank you mom, for your years of dedicated love and service to the Chickasaw people - we will never forget you, and I will strive to be worthy of your legacy. I am confident that the future is bright and together we can make this year as successful as the last. God bless you all!

KAREN GOODNIGHT

Chickasaw Tribal Legislature



Karen Goodnight

‘Great American Smokeout ‘ set for Nov. 16

Each year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting and staying quit, know what you’re up against, what your options are and where to go for help. To learn more about Great American Smokeout activities, contact the Chickasaw Nation Prevention Services at (580) 272-1180. For more information about quitting smoking, visit www.Chickasaw.net/Prevention.

Ada Senior Center Gift Shop

The gift shop is located inside the Chickasaw Nation Ada Senior Center at 1005 Chamber Loop Road, in Ada. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call (580) 436-1007 for more information.

2017-2018 Tribal Legislature Following is a list of the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislators including their address and phone numbers. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact the legislator in your area. Pontotoc District Seat # 1. Toby Perkins 15810 CR 1569 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 399-2606 [email protected]

Virginia Allen showing off the results of her Home Improvement Grant from the Chickasaw Nation.

Serving  the  Widows  of  Pontotoc  County

November is for Thanksgiving at the

November Banquet

November 6, 2017 First Freewill Baptist Church 421 S. Ash Ave. , Ada, OK Co-Hosted by Morris Memorial Baptist Church. Please RSVP by November 1st to Debbie Wall at (580)235-2090

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3. J. Lisa Impson 14620 County Road 1573 Ada, OK 74870-1606 (580) 235-3185 [email protected]

Pickens District Seat # 1. David Woerz P.O. Box 669 Ardmore, OK 73402 (580) 235-3240 [email protected] 2. Connie Barker 509 SW 7th Ave. Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 272-4175 [email protected] 3. Linda Briggs P.O. Box 241 Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 272-7268 [email protected]

4. Karen Goodnight P.O. Box 759 Washington, OK 73093 (580) 235-2654 [email protected]

4. Shana Tate Hammond 801 North Mississippi Ada, Oklahoma, 74820 (580) 235-1438 [email protected]

2. Nancy Elliott 620 Ann Ada, OK 74820 (580) 399-4374 [email protected]

5. Lisa J. Billy 19259 150th Street Lindsay, OK 73052 (580)399-7083 [email protected]

Tishomingo District Seat # 1. Scott Wood 204 East Main Street Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 221-1430 [email protected] 2. Tim Colbert P.O. Box 773 Sulphur, OK 73086 (580) 421-7242 [email protected] 3. Steven Woods 5071 Gray’s Road Davis, OK 73030 (580) 272-7270 [email protected] Panola District Seat # 1. Beth Alexander Box 246 Achille, OK 74720 (580) 272-7850 [email protected] [email protected]

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Annual Meeting, Festival a great experience; court volumes on the rise

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hokma! Thank you to all Chickasaw citizens for electing me to the Chickasaw Supreme Court, Seat 2, just two short years ago. I am now beginning my third year on the Court, and I will be serving this year as the Chief Justice. It is a very exciting time for our tribe, and I am so honored you elected me to serve at such an unprecedented period in our history. I owe a debt of gratitude to my fellow justices Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon and Mark Colbert for their help and patience while I was learning the intricacies of the Supreme Court. October was an exciting month as we celebrated our culture and heritage during festival week in various locations throughout the Chickasaw Nation. I would love to give special thanks to all of the LINDA Chickasaw Nation employees and volunteers who put in so many ENGLISH hours of work to make this week WEEKS a success. For those of you who have never attended the Annual Meeting and Festival, you really should put it on your calendar to attend. The week culminates with Governor Anoatubby’s State of the Nation address which is held at the Murray State College auditorium in Tishomingo. I would urge anyone who has not visited Tishomingo and witnessed firsthand the progress and growth happening around town, you should plan to do so. The Chickasaw council house and museum is a must see. In addition to the historical vignettes, there is a hall of fame section that honors famous Chickasaws, and area honoring Chickasaw veterans, and an area with names and information on original enrollees scrolled on a video screen. The movie “Te Ata” was also released nationally in October and will be showing in select theaters across the United States. If you have not seen this fabulous production, do yourself a favor and catch a showing at a theater near you, and encourage friends and family to do so as well. Or better yet, grab a bucket of popcorn and go see it together! November is a time when we gather with friends and family to celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. I personally count my blessings of family, friends and health daily. We, as Chickasaws, should also remember to be thankful for the many blessings for the Chickasaw Nation. Thankful not only for a tribal family that works to enhance the overall quality of life for all Chickasaw people, but for our ancestors who fought so hard to ensure we survived as a sovereign nation. It has been a very busy time for the Chickasaw Nation Judicial Department. We had 42 new cases filed and 112 cases heard and 72 citizens assisted by court advocates. If you are interested in filing an action in our court, you may contact the District Court Clerk’s office at (580) 2350279. Someone will be happy to assist you. The Chickasaw Nation Bar Association will host its annual Winter CLE on December 1, 2017 at the Riverwind Casino Theater Room. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be included in your registration. For more information contact ginger Sanders at (580) 235-0279, or email her at [email protected]. Chokma`shki (thank you) for allowing me to serve as Chief Justice of the Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court. If I may be of assistance to you, you may contact me at [email protected]. Chipisila Cho Anowa, (Until I see you again)

Chief Justice Supreme Court

Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference accepting presentation proposals Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities is accepting presentation proposals for the 2018 Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference. The conference is set for April 19-20, 2018 at the WinStar Convention Center in Thackerville, Okla. The conference showcases and recognizes dynamic women of the Chickasaw Nation. The conference also includes presentations, breakout sessions and audiencedriven forums for all to enjoy. The 2018 conference will be a two-day event, providing the opportunity for more sessions and networking opportunities. Applications can be found at www.chickasaw.net/dynamicwomen. Deadline to submit proposal is Dec. 15. For more information, contact Paul Baken at [email protected], Rachel Stick at [email protected] or call (580) 272-5520.

Chickasaw girls age 14-18 may submit artwork now for Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation butterfly art contest Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities announces the 2018 Butterfly Art Contest. The winning butterfly serves as artwork on promotional materials for the 2018 Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference. A butterfly is symbolic of the beauty, inspiration and determination of the Chickasaw women throughout history. One piece of artwork, between 10 and 20 inches in size, may be submitted on art paper. Artists must be female Chickasaw citizens, ages 14-18. Deadline to submit artwork is Monday, Nov. 27. The 2018 winning artist will receive a $500 cash award. For more information, guidelines or an entry form, contact Paul Baken at (580) 272-5520 or [email protected].



November 2017

Nov. 12, 18, 19 ‘TE ATA’ showing at Chickasaw Cultural Center

SULPHUR, Oklahoma -- Chickasaw Nation Production’s critically-acclaimed feature film “TE ATA” will be shown at the Chickasaw Cultural Center three weekends beginning Nov. 4. Screenings will be 2:30 p.m., each Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-19 at the Anoli’ Theater on the campus of the Chickasaw Cultural Center, excluding Saturday, Nov. 11. A Sept. 27 red-carpet event in Ada, Okla., kicked off the national theatrical release of the film inspired by the life of Chickasaw actress Mary Thompson Fisher. Released in select theaters from New York to California, “TE ATA” screenings were extended in several theaters across the nation due to overwhelming response. “TE ATA” focuses on the early life and career of the famed Chickasaw storyteller, who is better known by her stage name, Te Ata. The film shares her story of breaking cultural barriers and changing public perceptions of

Native American culture during a storied career which spanned from the 1920s through the 1980s. Directed by Nathan Frankowski and produced by Paul Sirmons, several award-winning Native American actors help bring the story to the silver screen. Q’orianka Kilcher is Te Ata and Gil Birmingham is cast as Te Ata’s father, Thomas Benjamin (T.B.) Thompson. Oscar nominee Graham Greene portrays Chickasaw Gov. Douglas H. Johnston; Brigid Brannagh, is cast as Te Ata’s mother; and MacKenzie Astin plays Te Ata’s husband, renowned scientist and anthropologist Dr. Clyde Fisher. Filmed exclusively in Oklahoma, the movie shares Te Ata’s uncharted journey to find her true calling and her discovery of the importance of family ties and traditions. Dallas-based film critic Cynthia Flores gave “TE ATA” a B+ rating on the website Seligfilmnews.com. “This is the kind of movie you can really take the whole family to see, so find it in theaters today and enjoy “TE ATA.” “TE ATA” will also be released on DVD and Blu-ray in November, to coincide with Native American Heritage Month. Located at 867 Cooper Memorial Drive in Sulphur, the Anoli’ Theater features a large-format 2,700-square-foot movie screen. Admission to “TE ATA” is $7. All screenings are at 2:30 p.m. Screening dates include: Sunday, Nov. 12, Saturday, Nov. 18, Sunday, Nov. 19 For more information, visit TeAtaMovie.com or chickasawculturalcenter.com or call the Chickasaw Cultural Center at (580) 622-7130.

Foundation partnership with Multi-Tribal event Nov. 4 at Cultural Center Department of Health The Chickasaw Foundation is pleased to work with internal Chickasaw Nation departments on partnerships to enhance the quality of life for the Chickasaw people. Currently, the Chickasaw Foundation is working with the Department of Health’s Empowered Living Program. The program is a tribal, evidence-based, multidiscipline, pediatric weight management program. Families with children in the 95th BMI percentile can participate in the program. The empowered living program focuses on the clinical, nutritional, behavioral and physical aspects of health and education for children and families. Grants have been received from the Ardmore Institute of Health, E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation and the Valley View Foundation for this project. The Chickasaw Foundation is excited to partner with the Chickasaw Youth Clubs for the Nike N7 fund grant for the players in progress (PIP) Program. This program is a basketball performance group that focuses on basketball skills, while promoting physical fitness, self-confidence and teamwork. The main goal is to get members participating in fitness activities while learning the proper way to care for their bodies. To learn more about the Chickasaw Foundation, call (580) 421-9030 or go to www.ChickasawFoundation.org.

Foundation donations The Chickasaw Foundation greatly appreciates employees who elect to donate to the Foundation through the Employee Charitable Contribution Plan (ECCP). In January, The Chickasaw Foundation will mail receipts to ECCP participants who contributed more than $250 to the Foundation during 2017. Receipts will be for those who contributed other amounts upon request. For more information, contact the Foundation at (580) 421-9030 or www.ChickasawFoundation.org. Thank you for your continued support and for helping to make a difference in the lives of others!

Chickasaw Foundation to establish alumni group The Chickasaw Foundation will be establishing an alumni group for past recipients of Chickasaw Foundation fellowships, grants and scholarships. Additional information will be available soon. If you are a former recipient of a Chickasaw Foundation fellowship, grant or scholarship and would like additional information, contact the Chickasaw Foundation.

You can make a difference with gift to the Foundation on ‘Giving Tuesday,’ Nov. 28

You can be a part of an international day of generosity Nov. 28 by making a contribution to the Chickasaw Foundation. Join thousands of others who support giving and making an impact on organizations like ours. With your help, we will raise funds for our mission, “To promote the general welfare and culture of the Chickasaw people by supporting educational, health, historical and community activities and programs.” In the past, we have funded the following initiatives: • Charitable Organizations Cultural Opportunities • • Disaster Relief Efforts • Fellowships • Food Pantries • Scholarships How can you take part? Here are a few simple ideas: • Consider making a gift on #GivingTuesday at www.chickasawfoundation.org. • Help us spread the word on social media. • Do something kind for another person. With your support, we can continue to do good works for Chickasaw people and the communities in which we live.

SULPHUR, Okla. - The Chickasaw Cultural Center will host Multi-Tribal Celebration, Saturday, Nov. 4. Don’t miss this day filled with festivities including language demonstrations, native hymns, social stickball game and cultural demonstrations from Chickasaw and other Native American tribes. For more information, visit www.chickasawculturalcenter.com.

Housing Counseling and Loan Services Program The Chickasaw Nation Housing Counseling and Loan Services Program provides a variety of programs and services for one of the biggest purchases someone can make. The program and services include: • Housing counseling covering various housing topics • The Chuka Chukmasi “Beautiful Home” home loan program • Down payment and closing cost assistance and grant (must be a Chickasaw citizen for the grant) • Home improvement loan program All the services, with the exception of the down payment and closing cost grant, are open to Chickasaw citizens and Chickasaw Nation employees. For more information or an application, contact the housing division administration at (580) 421-8800 or visit www.chickasaw.net.

Homebuyer education seminar scheduled Chickasaw Nation Housing will host homebuyer education seminars to inform the community about the counseling and loan services program. Seminars will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 7, Chickasaw Nation Housing, Ada • • Tuesday, Nov. 14, Purcell Regional Office, Purcell • Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chickasaw Nation Housing, Ada The seminar covers a variety of topics such as: • Eligibility for a home loan • Home loan terminology Choosing finance packages • • Credit Family budgeting • • Maintenance and more All materials are furnished. Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Housing counseling and loan services at (580) 421-8800.

Gingerbread house make-and-take Nov. 21 EMET, Okla. - The Chickasaw White House will host a Gingerbread House Make-and-Take from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21. The finished houses will be on display at the Chickasaw White House in the State Dining Room until Dec. 10. Class size is limited. For more information, or to register, contact the Chickasaw White House at (580) 235-7343.

Chickasaw Youth Club Parent Appreciation Event

Parents had the opportunity to see their children’s talents displayed through martial arts and dance at the Chickasaw Youth Club Parent Appreciation Event, Aug. 2 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Anoli Theater in Sulphur, Okla. Chickasaw Nation Martial Arts Sensei Matt Clark guides students in martial art katas they have learned in class.

News of the people

November 2017

Hunter Deaton receives Super Star Stallion Award at Schwartz Elementary

EMMA JACOME Emma Jacome turned sevenyears old October 19. She celebrated her birthday with family and friends in Nixa, Mo. Emma is the daughter of Joaquin and Jessica Jacome and sister to Julian, Delilah and India Jacome, of Nixa. Emma is the granddaughter of Steve and Debbie Saunders, of Ardmore, Okla., and Victor and Carmela Jacome, of Rogersville, Mo. Happy birthday baby girl!

Chickasaw twins Ralee and Rylan Collins and their cousin Maddox Tartsah celebrated their birthdays Oct. 21 at Wintersmith Park, Ada, Okla. Joined by family and friends, everyone enjoyed train rides, the carousel, puttputt golf, pizza and cake. Ralee and Rylan turned five years old Oct. 25. They are the daughters of Derek and Rachael Collins and the sisters

Chickasaw appointed Deputy Warden

JACQUELINE LOUISE (ELMORE) HOSKINS Chickasaw citizen Jacqueline Louise (Elmore) Hoskins celebrates her 90th birthday November 16, 2017. Jackie, or Granny, as she is known to family and friends, is the daughter of Chickasaw citizen Claude Franklin Elmore and wife Eunice Genn, the granddaughter of Chickasaw Lorena (Brown) Elmore and husband George and great-granddaughter

HUNTER DEATON Hunter Deaton, a Chickasaw, recently received the September Super Star Stallion Award for his first grade class at Schwartz Elementary in the Mid-Del (OK) School District. Hunter was cited for his outstanding leadership skills, willingness to help others and friendliness. Hunter is the son of Michael and T.J. Deaton and the grandson of Chickasaw elder Philip Wiseman and his wife, Pat.

Family to host 90th birthday party Nov. 11 for J.D. Norman

Come celebrate the 90th Birthday of J.D. (Grayhorse) Norman, from 1 - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center, 700 N. Mississippi, Ada, Okla. At the request of the family NO GIFTS PLEASE!

CHICKASAW TIMES

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Hunter Baldwin is National Merit semi-finalist

Birthdays

Birth

JACKSON KEITH GERVAIS Jackson Keith Gervais was born August 20 at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan to proud parents Tracy (Chickasaw) and Jason Gervais (Sault Tribe Chippewa). He is the grandson of Deborah and Chris Lowe, Patti Curran, John and Sandra Gervais, and the late Keith M. Knorr.



of Redek Collins. They are the granddaughters of Vicky and Bill Gold, Eddie and Tammy Collins and Buddy Tartsah. Maddox turned two years old Oct. 4. He is the son of Marcus Tartsah, of El Reno, Okla., and Tyler Baker. He has two brothers Waylon and Stoney Baker. He is the grandson of Vicky and Bill Gold, Mark and Nancy Evans and Buddy Tartsah. of Chickasaw Charles A. Brown and wife Josephine Kemp. She was born and raised in Springer, Okla., and has lived in the Ardmoreand Springer areas all of her life. Mrs. Hoskins lives east of Ardmore with her husband, Ernie Hoskins and they have three sons, Claude Crossland and his wife Vickie, Pat Crossland and Paul Hoskins and his wife, Debbie, all of Dickson, Okla. Grandchildren are Toni O’Brien and her husband, Michael, of Dickson, Traci Crossland, of Ada, Okla., Bridgett Bond and her husband, Steven, of Dickson, Nick Butler and Shanna Gray and husband Justin, of Dickson. She is also blessed with 14 great-grandchildren. The Hoskins were former owners of Ernie’s Meat Market in Ardmore and they attend Emmanuel Baptist Church.

HUNTER THOMAS BALDWIN Chickasaw citizen Hunter Baldwin was recently recognized as a semi-finalist National Merit Scholar by the Fort Worth, Texas Independent School District during a reception for the nine semifinalists of the district. Hunter, a senior at Paschal High School, is the son of Steve and Melissa Baldwin and the grandson of Gene “Nashoba” and Vivian Thompson, of Ada, Okla. He is taking college level courses and advanced studies while in high school and is an active member of the marching and concert bands. He wishes to pursue journalism or social psychology. Hunter recently made visits to Harvard and Boston University. He is also considering Amherst College, Grinnell College, Northwestern University, Swathmore College, the University of Texas and the University of Georgia.

Chickasaw receives American Indian Heritage Day award

CHRISTOPHER AND STEPHANIE LEE Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center has announced the promotion and appointment of Chickasaw citizen Christopher Lee as new Deputy Warden. Mr. Lee’s appointment was in January. Mr. Lee began his career with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in June 1994 as a Correctional Officer at Oklahoma State Penitentiary and John Lilley Correctional Center. He was a Correctional Case Manager and Compliance Coordinator for CCA-Davis Correctional Facility and CCA-Cimarron Correctional Facility 1996 to 1999. From 199 to 2002, he was a Correctional Officer, and Correctional Counselor at John Lilley. He later served as Youth Pastor at Tecumseh Assembly of God, Case Manager JLCC, and PREA Compliance Manager. In 2016, he was the Warden’s Assistant at John Lilley Correctional Center. Mr. Lee received his bachelor’s degree from East Central (OK) University in 1994. He is an ordained Assemblies of God minister. Mr. Lee has been married to his wife Stephanie for 23 years. The couple has a 16-year-old daughter, Anna. Deputy Warden Lee said he was glad to be at Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center and is looking forward to working with staff and the community.

Pictured with Chickasaw student Karlie Charles, right, is Peggy Larney, Choctaw, and founder of American Indian Heritage Day in Texas.

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Blake Havern earns BSA Eagle Scout rank Chickasaw scout Blake Havern, of The Woodlands, Texas, has earned the Boy Scouts of America rank of Eagle Scout. Blake is a member of Boy Scout Troop 772. For his Eagle project, Blake and his volunteer crew built planter beds at Wilkerson Intermediate School that will be utilized by the school’s science classes. Blake is a Senior at The Woodlands High School. He achieved the rank of Eagle on September 14 and will receive his Eagle award medal at Troop 772’s next Court of Honor Ceremony. He is the son of Chris and Amy Havern, of the Woodlands.

Ch ickasaw st udent Ka rl ie Charles was recently named 2017 American Indian Heritage Day in Texas. She received the Striking Sticks Award for her outstanding accomplishments in high school and select softball. She was honored September 30 by the Heritage Day Committee at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. Karlie is a junior at The Colony High School and is the starting pitcher for the varsity softball

team. The Lady Cougars had a phenomenal run last spring with a 33-7 record, culminating with the Texas UIL 5A state championship win where Karlie was named the Nike Game MVP. Karlie is the daughter of Chris and Asani Charles. She is the great-granddaughter of Bernice Smith Clark and the great-greatgranddaughter of Stella Brown Smith, of Chickasha, Okla.

Aaralyn Scott meets Gov. Anoatubby

October 9 proclaimed Piominko Day in Tupelo, Mississippi WYATT ANGUS PFAFF

Wyatt Pfaff graduates Coast Guard training

Mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi Jason Shelton, center, recently signed a proclamation designating Oct. 9 Piominko Day in Tupelo. Pictured with Mayor Shelton are members of the Tupelo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Wyatt Angus Pfaff, of Holiday, Fla., graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J., Sept. 8, 2017. He is the son of David and Amy Pfaff. He is the grandson of Robert and Betty (Blevins) Pfaff of Belleair, Fla., and the great-grandson of W.C. and Elsie Blevins. W.C. Blevins was an original Chickasaw enrollee. He is currently stationed at Newport, R.I., to continue his training in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Gov. Bill Anoatubby with Aaralyn Scott at the 2017 Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting & Festival. Aaralyn is the great-great-great-granddaughter of the late Margaret James Guynes, an original Chickasaw enrollee. She is the daughter of Danielle Scott and the granddaughter of Nancy Guynes.

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Vocational rehabilitation program key to Chickasaw elder’s success

Virgil Franks is pursuing his educational dreams with assistance from the Chickasaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Jacquelyn Sparks ADA, Okla. - “It’s never too late to keep dreaming. It’s never too late to change your goals.” Wise words from Chickasaw elder Virgil Franks, who has lived his share of life altering moments. Mr. Franks, an Ada resident, had completed 96 hours of higher education at Murray State College in 1975 when he was recruited by an oil company. The salary led him to take the job as a station operator. He planned to work for a year, then return to complete his education and become a teacher and coach. One year with Atlantic Richfield turned into 16. He completed his last nine hours of credit in night school at Seminole State College to achieve an associate degree. By then he was working full time

and raising a family. “I was on shift work, so adding school was real hard,” Mr. Franks said. “I would trade shifts, and I might work a double shift from three until seven in the morning so I could go to night school.” His job was eventually phased out and he was offered a choice of a severance package or early retirement. Mr. Franks chose early retirement and started a new career with a different oil company in quality control. Fast forward to September 2015. Mr. Franks is digging water wells on a mission trip in Malawi, Africa. He meets kids at a local orphanage who call him grandpa, and mimic his every move. “The children in the orphanage call you grandpa within fifteen minutes of being there,” he said. “Everywhere I went, there were about two hundred kids walking behind me, following me.” After returning from the mission trip, Mr. Franks had an injured toe that would not heal. His white blood cell count elevated at an alarming rate and he was admitted to the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. The diagnosis was unthinkable - a flesh-eating virus that was raging through his foot, ankle and calf. The virus resulted in amputation of his lower leg. His job in quality control required a climb up tanks to collect

samples for testing. Severa l su rgeries, severa l months and a prosthetic leg later, he was ready to get back to work. “I could still climb the tank fine, but coming down was slower,” he said. “I could only come down one step at a time, but the guys told me I would never have to climb the tank again.” He decided it was time to do something else. “It’s what God wants me to do. You went this route now it’s time to go the route I’m showing you. I think I can go talk with people and help them, that’s why I want to get my degree, so I can help people.” Mercy Hospital in Ada has been calling him to speak to other amputee patients. “I tell them, I don’t know how you feel about it, but I know what you are going through because I’ve been through it before. I look at everything that has happened to me as being behind me now, I want to keep going forward.” In 2016 he met counselors at the Chickasaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program. He has received service from this program and the Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Program to pursue his new dream, a double major in Native American Studies and counseling at East Central University in Ada. “The vocational rehab program

has helped me pursue my future through encouragement,” Mr. Franks said, stating that sometimes he just goes in to visit and talk. His vocational rehabilitation counselor, Brandy Postoak, said the encouragement comes from Mr. Franks. “He’s an inspirational, positive person,” she said. “You feel better after visiting with him. That’s his nature.” The Chickasaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program assists people with disabilities reach their employment goals. Participants are assisted based on their individual needs. Job placement services, counseling and guidance, books, tuition and fees and specialty supplies are a few of the resources offered through the program. Job Club, a three-day workshop offered through the vocational rehabilitation program, teaches participants about interview techniques, professional dress, and gets candidates acquainted with human resources staff. “They’ve helped me quite a bit,” Mr. Franks said. “I’m at a point of time in my life with my age where a lot of people are just worried about the money aspect of it, but I want give back to Chickasaws. I’d like to be employed by the Chickasaw Nation.” He is often asked why he con-

tinued to pursue his education at his age. “I tell them you’re never old to dream,” he said. “You’re never too old to change your goals. That’s where I’m at now.” His testimony has been in demand at Ada area churches, drawing a quiet man out of his shell and defining a new purpose for his life - to help others. “If it was a year before I had the leg infection, I wouldn’t have been able to get up and talk to people about myself,” he said. “I’m nervous to get up in front of everybody. Now, once I start talking it’s just what God tells me to do.” He hopes to go back to Malawi next fall to work at the orphanage. He said he told his pastor he couldn’t help dig the water wells anymore. Mr. Franks said his pastor told him you’re here for a different reason - to work with the children. In the meantime, Mr. Franks is a student and balances talking to amputees with his studies while dreaming of returning to Africa where he is known as “Ugogo,” or grandfather. To learn more about the Chickasaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program, visit www.Chickasaw.net/VocRehab. CONTRIBUTED BY Jennifer Jones and Carmen Carter, Public Affairs.

Outstanding Achievement Award recipients Teahtah Worcester Teahtah Worcester, daughter of Theresa Tiger of Ada, Okla., is a November recipient of the Chickasaw Honor Club Outstanding Citizenship Award. She is an eighth grader at Ada Junior Teahtah High in Ada, Okla. Worcester She was nominated for the award by her teacher, Mrs. McFarlane. “Teahtah is kind, outgoing and friendly with all peers and staff at Ada Junior High,” Mrs. McFarlane said. “This is not Teahtah’s first award. Last year, she received Ada Junior High Award for Outstanding Character.” Teahtah has Down syndrome. She strives at being the best class-

mate possible. She enjoys junior high and attends the self-contained multi-class which assists with her challenges. Teahtah’s hobbies include dancing, singing and drawing. Michel Tiger Combest M ichael Tiger Combest, son of Travis Combest of Chantilly, Virginia, is the November recipient of the Ch ickasaw Honor Club Outstanding Achievement in Michel Tiger Journalism. Combest Tiger is a fourth grader at Cardinal Ridge Elementary and Sunshine Academy. He was nominated by his teacher, Charles Bullen. “He consistently demonstrates creativity and an ability to think

Hinoshi’ Chokma’ students visit homelands

outside the box.” Mr. Bullen said. “Tiger enjoys being challenged and works hard to produce excellent writing in class.” Tiger enjoys many hobbies. He practices Kung Fu, swims and is enrolled in a Chinese language program. His favorite hobby is football. Tiger has always wanted to be a football player. He currently plays inside linebacker in the Dulles South Football League. “My job as inside linebacker is to prevent a run in the middle of the field.” he said. Tiger looks forward to becoming a dentist when he establishes his career. Ernest William Snyder III Ernest William Sny- Ernest William

der III, son of Laurie and Ernest Snyder of San Diego, Calif., is a November recipient of the Chickasaw Honor Club Outstanding Citizenship Award and Outstanding Academic Achievements. Ernest earned Beta Honor Roll throughout 2016-17 school year. Last semester, Ernest earned Alpha Honor Roll with a 3.86 GPA. He was nominated by his teacher, Michelle Williams-Quezada. “In addition to being a wonder-

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From left, Malissa Johnson, Madison McKenzie, Debra Cox, Emily Walker, Kris Darbison, Nate Unruh, Shelby Seely and Eliza Born at the Tennessee River. Five participants from the Chickasaw Nation Hinoshi’ Chokma’ program visited the Mississippi homelands, Sept. 11-15. The trip began with visits to the Longtown Chickasaw Monument, Natchez Trace Parkway, Chickasaw Village Site and the Battle of Chokkilissa Site. Finishing their first day of the trip, participants toured the Chickasaw Preserve, Saliichi Colbert House and Chickasaw Council House, Treaty of Pontotoc Creek/Council House Site area and the Pontotoc Post Office and Museum. On the second day of the trip, students visited Tibbee Lake, the Amory Regional Museum and the

Natchez Trace Parkway Headquarters. On their final day in Mississippi, they went to see Pharr Mounds, Cave Spring, Bear Creek Mounds, Tom Hendrix Rock Wall, Buzzard’s Roost and Tishomingo State Park. This was an once-in-a-lifetime experience for many program participants to learn more about Chickasaw history. Touring battle sites, walking the Natchez Trace, and visiting the various mounds, parks, and museums allowed participants to connect to their Chickasaw heritage. The Chickasaw Nation Hinoshi’ Chokma’ “Good Paths” program

provides young Chickasaws ages 14 to 21 with assistance in goalsetting and life skills. Hinoshi’ Chokma also provides assistance for participants currently in, or aging out of, foster care. The program host monthly meetings for participants to network and meet new people, provides education and counseling services, connect participants with assistance for housing, college funding and GED and employment resources and provides transportation for participants who need assistance. For more information, call (580) 310-7900 or visit www.Chickasaw. net/GoodPaths. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

ful student, Ernie is a great friend and leader to his fellow students.” Mrs. Williams-Quezada said. “Ernie is not only a scholar, but an athlete. In 2012, Ernie won the Junior Olympic Nation Championship.” His other hobbies include basketball and baseball. He mostly enjoys pitching and playing third base. Ernest’s future plan is to work with special needs children.

ADA, Okla. - Gov. Bill Anoatubby was honored for entrepreneurship during an Oct. 20 event in Ada. The Founder’s Day event celebrates the legacy of Harland C. Stonecipher, founder of Prepaid Legal, now known as LegalShield. Mr. Stonecipher founded the company in 1972 and led it to become a highly successful public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Founder’s Day celebration is held to commemorate the life, legacy and impact of LegalShield’s founder and long-time chief executive and chairman, as well as to honor those committed to the community and entrepreneurship. Mr. Stonecipher, originally from Centrahoma, Okla., died in 2014. LegalShield has long been a major employer in the Ada area. The company is one of the leading providers of legal plans and identity theft solutions. “Harland set a strong legacy that will be remembered for eternity, and LegalShield is truly honored to celebrate his life through these celebrations and by recognizing others in the community with the same mission,” LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell said. Gov. Anoatubby has served as Governor of the Chickasaw Na-

tion since 1987. Under his leadership, today the Chickasaw Nation employs 14,000. His commitment to raising funds and awareness have helped provide health care services, opportunities for employment and career advancement, and the chance for every Chickasaw to obtain a higher education. During the event, former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Turpen was recognized for public service. Previous award recipients include U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), a Chickasaw, and former Primerica co-CEO John Addison. For his achievements at LegalShield, Mr. Stonecipher was named 2002 Southwest Master Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. In 2005, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reappointed him to a two-year term on its 100-person board of directors. Mr. Stonecipher’s alma mater, East Central University, recognized him as Distinguished Alumnus in 1987. He and his wife, Shirley, later endowed a gift to the university, which memorialized him through its Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business. About LegalShield A pioneer in the democratization of affordable access to legal protection, LegalShield is one of North America’s leading providers of legal safeguards and protection against identity theft solutions for individuals, families and small businesses. The 45-year-old company protects more than 1.6 million individuals, families and businesses through its legal plans. In addition, LegalShield and IDShield serve more than 141,000 businesses. LegalShield’s legal plans provide access to attorneys with an average of 19 years of experience in areas such as family matters, estate planning, financial and business issues, consumer protection, tax, real estate, benefits disputes and auto/driving issues.



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Chickasaw violinist enjoying role with Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra packed its newest concert venue Sept. 17 during a seasonopening performance. Chickasaw violinist Katie Barrick, whose day job is education coordinator for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Oklahoma City Orchestra League, performs in the orchestra and is excited about the group’s new hall and season. The Magnolia Room is on the top floor of a building at 722 N. Broadway, colloquially known as “OKC Automobile Alley.” It is a large room with a wideopen space to accommodate many music lovers. It is typical of many Oklahoma City downtown structures which started life as an industrial plant and was later remodeled with modern amenities. And, the acoustics are “just insane,” Ms. Barrick said, complementing the hall’s functionality to bring out the best of classical music.

Standing Room Only

So successful was the season opener, the Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra promised patrons on Facebook it would “have more chairs available” at the next concert, slated for Feb. 4, 2018. The Orchestra’s young and talented musicians are among the Oklahoma Philharmonic’s strongest professional players, graduate students and quality players backing the main orchestra behind the scenes. Sixteen musicians make up the orchestra. The Orchestra will perform at

Successful Year

The Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra poses for its official 2017-18 season photograph. Chickasaw violinist Katie Barrick is shown in the middle, back row, standing behind the harpsichord instrumentalist. the Magnolia Room in February and May. It will feature music with which classical lovers are familiar, along with modern classical arrangements. “It is a very cool place,” Ms. Barrick said. The February show will feature Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48.” The show begins at 2 p.m. In May, with date and time yet to be determined, Orchestra members will perform Bach’s “Concerto for Two Violins and Strings in D minor” and Elgar’s “Introduction and Allegro for Strings Opus 47.” Elgar, a British composer, is probably best known for his composition “Pomp and Circumstance,” a march often performed at formal graduation ceremonies.

Finding Her Niche Finding time to play and practice are two areas Ms. Barrick hopes to address in the future. Her schedule with the OKC Philharmonic is hectic and time consuming, “but I love it and wouldn’t change a thing,” she said. But having time to explore new music and hone new skills on her violin are goals. “It is tricky for us (orchestra members) because we are all either working professionals or graduate students and everyone’s schedule is ridiculous,” she said, adding the season opener featured music demanding of performers, but with little time to rehearse together. The Orchestra also does not have a conductor. That absence makes collaborative communications an important element dur-

ing orchestra rehearsals. “It is rare that all members can be at every rehearsal,” Ms. Barrick said with a laugh. “We must work together to determine which section should be dominant while the other sections play a supporting role. In a typical orchestra setting, the conductor would make that call. With Virtuosi, the performers must decide. It is a challenge.” If the music is especially technically difficult, Ms. Barrick said, more thought must go into the dynamics so it is pleasing to the ear while stirring the emotional soul of audience members. “The thing I love about being a part of Virtuosi is everyone knows everyone else,” she said. “Getting together with friends and playing music … I’m not sure it gets much better than that.”

Ms. Barrick, and several other Chickasaw music composers who attended the Chickasaw Arts Academy Summer Session in years past, saw great success in 2017. Chamber orchestras in two major cities – Chicago and Spokane, Wash. – performed Barrickinspired compositions. The Spokane Orchestra String Quartet debuted “Caffeine Smile” and Chicago’s “Crossing Borders” chamber orchestra debuted “Not for the Faint of Heart.” Four compositions by Chickasaws were performed by Spokane musicians in a show highlighting works of Native American composers in a show titled “Visions of Native Voices.” The show debuted Ms. Barrick’s composition in addition to “Concerto for Strings” by John McAlister; “Circus Revolution” by Miko Begaye and “Holhchifo Ki’yo” (No Name) by Dylan Bennett. In addition to Ms. Barrick’s work, the Chicago orchestra debuted composer J. Cruise Berry’s “Fantasia.” To listen to the group, go to Facebook and search Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. Many posts provide clips of it performing and rehearsing. To listen to Ms. Barrick’s compositions and those of other Chickasaw Arts Academy Summer Session students, go to www. YouTube.com and search Linden String Quartet Chickasaw Nation Youth Composers Recording Project. CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

Variety of education programs help Native students excel throughout school years the federal grant process to help maximize funds and properly apply the funding for Native American education. The Chickasaw Nation STEP program provides tribal consultation to 20 schools within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries, and seven outside, to assist with Native student education programs. This STEP program is one of only five in the nation and collaborates with other tribal nations to address learning deficiencies in math and reading.

Inkana ‘Friend’ Bridge receives engineering ‘best project’ award SULPHUR, Okla. - A pedestrian bridge which links the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the Chickasaw National Recreation Area has been awarded a top honor by an industry publication. The Inkana “Friend” Bridge was honored by Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Texas and Louisiana 2017 Best Project Contest in the category Best Project: Specialty Construction. A jury of six industry experts selected the bridge for the award. The Inkana bridge was a joint effort between the Chickasaw Nation and National Park Service. Jurors recognized 37 projects across 17 categories as the region’s best. “With more than 100 entries narrowed down to just 37 winners, our jurors found this to be one of our most difficult contests to judge yet,” ENR Texas and Louisiana editor Louise Poirier said. Located on the Chickasaw Cultural Center campus, the Inkana Bridge is a 195-foot pedestrian bridge over Rock Creek. It connects the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Gov. Bill Anoatubby said the bridge was a symbol of the partnership among the Chickasaw Nation, National Park Service and

Chickasaw National Recreation Area. “It is fitting that this bridge should join the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, furthering our longstanding relationship with the park service,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “It indicates how important this relationship is, and our commitment to continue working with the National Park Service. “We share this honor with the National Park Service, Chickasaw National Recreation Area and bridge designers Manhattan Road & Bridge Company.” The partnership between the Chickasaw Nation and the National Park Service is highlighted in the bridge’s tie beams, which combine Chickasaw spirals with the National Park arrowhead. Built of steel, concrete and natural stone, the bridge is designed to exist in harmony with the natural environment and features. The Inkana Bridge was officially opened in ribbon cutting ceremonies April 18. Award winners were honored in Houston October 18, where the publication also announced the overall 2017 Project of the Year. CONTRIBUTED BY Dana Lance, Media Relations.

Kochcha Artistry Winners Winning photos from the Kochcha Photography Competition will be on display Nov. 1 through Feb. 28 at the Chickasaw Nation Information Center in Tishomingo, Okla. A special reception for the gallery art show will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11. The display is free and open to public. Chickasaw Artists Derek Frazier

Amy Ganatt Lisa Hudson Rhonda Husley Rylee LeBlanc Cherokee Artists James Larsen Tanya Lowrance Choctaw Artists Austin Joines For more information, contact Kelley Lunsford at (405) 361-4244 or Kelley.Lunsford@Chickasaw. net.

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Imatahli program students enjoy a day of family fun with a trip to Pops in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Students all learn different ways and at different speeds. A group learning setting, like a classroom, can make it challenging for some students to retain information. There are many programs in place through partnerships among tribal and federal governments and local schools that are specifically tailored to reach Native American students. Programs are created to assist students who fall behind or face classroom challenges, as well as prepare Native scholars for college and careers. Many of these programs also contain social and cultural components. “Hosting cultural events on school campuses helps us engage kids where they are,” Native Youth Community Project cultural and family engagement specialist Vincent Baptiste said. “It allows us to step into our students’ world of academics and see the barriers they may face. Families are encouraged to attend these events in hopes that they have fun learning together and we can help remove some of those barriers.” Most include an element of hands-on assistance that eases

the burden of classroom educators. Tutors, advisers and coordinators can connect students with resources after spending time getting to know the reasons behind their struggles and pinpoint the tools they need to be successful. Parental involvement is a large component of success for any student. These programs invite parent participation, giving Native American families a voice in their child’s education. Guide to Chickasaw Nation Supportive Education Programs

State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP)

The State Tribal Education Partnership provides professional development for teachers to educate themselves about the barriers Native American students face academically and socially. “Presenters provide information about Native cultures to help educators understand their Native students,” Chickasaw Nation STEP program coordinator Ben White said. STEP also provides technical assistance to schools throughout

The Johnson-O’Malley program is a supplemental education program providing resources to Native American students. All Native American students who attend public schools and are enrolled citizens of a federallyrecognized tribe are eligible for these supplemental services. Resources vary at each school, but generally include providing school supplies, culture, language and academic programs. Parent committees are a critical component of JOM programs. All parents, legal guardians and the Native American community as a whole are welcome and encouraged to attend the JOM meetings. Parent boards determine how JOM funds are spent at their schools. Chickasaw citizen Amanda Bird serves on the parent committee at her child’s school. “As a member of the JOM parent committee I assist others on the board with deciding where to use our funds for JOM students and help plan cultural events or meetings,” she said. “The program is very beneficial to the students. They are not only provided with some school supplies and incentives but they also are exposed to many different native cultures.” Through trips and meetings, youth see they are capable of accomplishing their goals and dreams. “It is so rewarding to be able to be a part of the JOM parent committee and have a voice for our youth and have the peace of mind to know where the funds are being spent and how we are helping the students,” she said. The Chickasaw Nation JOM SEE PROGRAMS, PAGE 16

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Horticulture, environmental efforts to save butterflies

Cultural Center recognized for monarch conservation work LAWTON, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation has been recognized by the Oklahoma Museums Association (OMA) for conservation initiatives to preserve and protect monarch butterflies. The award was presented to the Chickasaw Cultural Center during OMA’s annual conference in mid-September. First place in the OMA Conservation and Preservation category went to the Cultural Center for work done by its horticulture and environmental experts. For approximately three years, they have prepared specialized garden plots throughout the facility to attract monarchs and other butterfly species. Efforts also enable bees and other pollinators to thrive as gardens offer nectar-rich flora specifically aimed at attracting them.

A monarch butterfly feeds on nectar from a lantana blossom at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. The Chickasaw Nation and six other Oklahoma Native American tribes are working in cooperation with Monarch Watch, a nonprofit education outreach program

based at the University of Kansas. Monarch Watch focuses on monarch butterflies, habitat and fall migration. Last year, members of the

tribes gathered at the Cultural Center to construct a “hoop” house. The structure allows monarchs and other butterflies a place of sanctuary. Milkweed and nectar plants are planted inside to help sustain them on their spring and fall migrations Several plots have been prepared in the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge and throughout the Chickasaw Nation. Each is filled with plants aimed at increasing the population of monarchs. The orange, white and black creatures lay eggs on milkweed plants. When the eggs hatch, the larva eats the milkweed and enters the chrysalis stage. After 28 to 38 days, a magnificent monarch butterfly emerges. Milkweed is key to survival. Monarchs will only lay eggs on milkweed plants.

Once prevalent throughout the Plains, milkweed has become scarce due to human activity and monarch populations have plunged over the past 20 years. The Chickasaw Cultural Center, a 184-acre world-class facility in Sulphur, Okla., has introduced more than 600,000 guests from around the globe to Chickasaw culture, heritage and tradition since opening in 2010. OMA is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1972 as the primary source of information and professional development for Oklahoma’s 500 museums, historic sites, historic houses, living history museums, tribal cultural centers and other museum-related institutions. CONTRIBUTED BY Gene Lehmann, Media Relations.

Junior Olympics kick off Annual Meeting, Festival

Students from Sasakwa Public Schools were among the attendees at Health Care Career Exploration Day at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex and Convention Center, Thursday, Oct. 12. Sophomore Reice Morgan, Madison Factor, a Chickasaw junior, and Caleb Wheeler, a Chickasaw sophomore practice CPR with Mercy hospital emergency services staff.

Over 500 students at Health Career Expo ADA, Okla. - High school students from Pontotoc County schools explored careers in health care during the fifth annual Health Care Career Exploration Day at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex and Convention Center, Oct. 12 in Ada. Over 500 students attended the event. Popular attractions included hands-on exhibits like chicken suturing and CPR demonstrations. “This event opens the students’ eyes to more in-depth and handson aspects of health care careers,” Chickasaw Nation Health Care Human Resources Specialist Kelsey Wingo said. The event is a partnership among Chickasaw Nation Human Resources, Mercy Hospital Ada and Pontotoc Technology Center. Students learn there is more to health care than being a doctor or a nurse. Events like this one hope to capture student interest early and recruit future health care workers, a daunting task with an ever growing need. A U.S. News and World Report

article reported dental assistants, paramedics, surgical technologists and radiologic technologists were the most in demand health care careers in 2017. Students can prepare for these careers with vocational training as well as higher education programs. Jobs in these fields often need to be filled in Chickasaw Nation health programs. Information booths for radiology, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, nursing education, pharmacy and laboratory invited students to explore and ask questions. Health care career professionals were stationed at each booth to talk with students and answer questions. Chickasaw Nation health services are continually expanding, opening the doors to a wide variety of careers for Chickasaw citizens. In 2017, the Chickasaw Nation opened a new health clinic in Purcell and a new Emergency Medical Services building near the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada. Innovative services to serve

citizens in nontraditional ways were also launched in 2017. The Chickasaw Nation Virtual Medical Visit service began, giving patients the option of receiving health care anywhere with internet access and web-based appointments. The Inchokma Mobile Medical Unit hit the ground this year, bringing basic preventative medical and dental service to communities within the Chickasaw Nation. With the plans for consistent improvement and expansion of health care services, many desirable jobs are expected to be available in the future. “We hope to recruit Chickasaw students early on,” Ms. Wingo said. For more information about Chickasaw Nation health care careers, visit www.Chickasaw.net/ careers. To learn more about Chickasaw Nation health and wellness resources, visit www.Chickasaw. net/health. CONTRIBUTED BY Jennifer Jones, Public Affairs.

Chipota Himmita parents, children enjoy day at Science Museum

Program participants enjoy lunch provided by the Chipota Himmita program at Science Museum Oklahoma. The Chickasaw Nation Chipota Himmita (Young Child) Program honored program participants with an Aug. 26 field trip to the Science Museum Oklahoma. This fun-filled day included both parents and children. Families spent the day exploring the

science museum, attending the Science Live! performance and visiting the planetarium. Chipota Himmita provides child development education and screening, support groups and home visits. The goal of the program is

to improve the family support system, teach family members problem-solving skills, promote healthy child growth and development and promote positive parent-child relationships. Chipota Himmita provides community-based resources and support programs for Native American families in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. This program is available for pregnant mothers and children who have not entered school. The program also offers a group activity session for anyone with children, age six or younger. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Activities include arts and crafts, personal health, environmental health, parenting skills and child development skills. For more information, or to apply, contact the Chipota Himmita program at (580) 310-7900 or visit www.Chickasaw.net/YoungChild. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

Vertical long jump competitions challenged Chickasaw students at the Chickasaw Nation Junior Marcy Gray Olympics Sept. 30 in Tishomingo, Okla. TISHOMINGO, Okla. - Chickasaw Nation Education Junior Oly mpics drew 150 student competitors, between the ages of three and 13, to Tishomingo High School stadium, Saturday, Sept. 30. The games are part of the Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival and are open to

the public. Children participate in competitions including hurdles, running, long jump, stickball, shot put and more. Students compete in their gender and age brackets in each event. First through third place winners are awarded ribbons. Trophies are given to overall competitors for each age group.

Online Chickasaw.tv launches new design, programming Chickasaw.tv has relaunched on a vibrant and dynamic new platform with even more engaging and informative programming. This online, video-rich resource was created to increase awareness of the culture, legacy and continuing contributions of the Chickasaw people. The interactive, high-quality content is available on all devices with enhanced functionality and a userfriendly experience. In addition to your favorite Chickasaw.tv programming, including CNTV News, Profiles of a Nation and Thrive, Chickasaw.tv has expanded its programming to include new documentarylength series about the history and culture of the Chickasaw people, Winter Fire and Chickasaw Leaders & Legacies—and coming soon, the groundbreaking video language lessons, Rosetta Stone Chickasaw. Winter Fire documents Chickasaw stories and oral histories that have been passed down through the generations about topics includes Indian boarding schools,

the Chickasaw language, presentday tribal issues and the future of the Chickasaw Nation. Chickasaw Leaders & Legacies is hosted by Lisa Billy, who presents historical and contemporary video biographies about the men and women who have left an indelible stamp on the Chickasaw Nation.

Chickasaw.tv available as an Apple TV App The Chickasaw Nation continues its commitment to technological innovation and cultural preservation with the release of the new Chickasaw TV app, now available on Apple TV. With the new Chickasaw TV app, you can stream your favorite high-definition Chickasaw.tv videos and programming or watch live Chickasaw Nation events directly on your television at the touch of a button. You can download the new Chickasaw TV app to your Apple TV by searching “Chickasaw TV” in the app store.



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Chickasaw military veterans list 2017 This list of Chickasaw veterans is published as part of the Veterans Day observance to honor those who have served in the armed forces of the United States. To update or add a Chickasaw veteran to this list, please call (580) 310-6451 or email [email protected] Abbott, Jr. Barney - Navy DECEASED Abbott, James Elmore - Navy - Air Force Abbott, Monroe - Army Sgt. Abshier, Joshua T.¬¬ - Army Spc. 20092012- South Korea Acox, Keith Ray - Air Force Adair, Randolph - Army SGT E5 Adams, Alfred James - Army - Navy WWII DECEASED Adams, Harley - Army WWII DECEASED Adams Jr., David - Navy Adcock, Alverta June - Air Force Vietnam DECEASED Adcock, David Eugene - Army Adcock, Kenneth B. - Navy Reserve Chief Petty Officer DECEASED Adkins, Bobby R. - Army 1954-1957Adkins, William - Navy Agnew, Philip - Coast Guard Agnew, Phillip C. United States - Coast Guard 1958-1966Ahtone, Mary - Army Aiken, Floyd Akins, Doyle Jr. - Air Force Akins, Ronnie Alberson, Steven Aldridge, Gene - Army Cpl. Aldridge, Phillip - Navy Cmdr. Alexander, Harvey - Army Alexander, J.D. - Army Alexander, Jeff - Army WWI Alexander, Jim - Army 101st Calvary WWII DECEASED Alexander, John - Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Vietnam Alexander, William - Army Allen, Alvin - Army Allen, Barry Lynn - Navy PN3 E4 Allen, Edward P. - Army E5 Vietnam Allen, Franklin Dee - Army Sgt. DECEASED Allen, Gerald Roger - Army 1973-1975Allen, Gordon - Army Allen, Jacob Dale National Guard Allen, John Rayburn - Navy 1975-1982Allen, Johnny - Marines Allen, Kenneth - Navy Allen, Nathaniel Drew - Navy Allen, Perry I. - Army Sergeant Vietnam Allison, Chad - Army National Guard Allison, Charles - Army Allison, Heath Allison, Matt - Navy Allison, Matthew - Navy Allison, Perry Wade - Army WWII DECEASED Allison, Robert Wade - Army Allison, Ronald - Army Amerson, James E. - Army Korea Amerson, John Robert - Army WWII DECEASED Amerson, Sammye Wayne - Army National Guard Amerson, Wesley Henry - Navy WWII DECEASED Ames, Dustin - Army Sargent E5 Iraq Afghanistan Ammones, Joesph W. - Navy WWII DECEASED Amos, Henry - Navy Amos, Tommy - Army Anderson, Billy - Marines Anderson, Brian - Army Anderson, Donald D. Anderson, Donald - Coast Guard - Army Anderson, James - Army Anderson, John - Army Anderson, Lynn - Army Anderson, Ron Anderson, Samuel - Air Force Anderson, Tim - Navy Aviation Electronics TechE5 Andrews, Earl L. - Army WWII DECEASED Andrews, Robert - Army Andrews, Vernon R. - Army 1st Cavalry WWII Angaran, Kathi - Army Angaran, Kathi - Army Anglin, Franklin - Army Anoatubby, Gene - Air Force Anoatubby, Rickey - Navy Anoatubby, Russel - Air Force Anthony, James - Air Force Apala, Darwin - Army - Air Force Apala, Gilbert V. - Army PFC WWII DECEASED Apala, Horace H. - Army Tech 5 WWII DECEASED Apala, Kenneth - Army Spec 4 Vietnam Apala, Lemuel W. Jr. - ArmyWWII 1945Apala, Michael - Air Force reserve Apala, Mike Jonas - ArmyNational Guard Apala, Mulbert J. - Army PFC WWII DECEASED Apala, Robert - Air Force Tech Sgt. Archer, Brian D. - Army NG Archer, Fred - Coast Guard Archer, Russell - Army Archie, Charles - Coast Guard Arms, Harold - Marines LCpl. Armstrong, Amos B. - Army Cpl. Armstrong, Kerry - Army Arnold, Kaitlin - Army Arnold, Loyd - Army Arnold, Mark - Army Arpealer, Billy - Army Arpelar, Eugene - Navy Arterburn, Christopher Martin - Marine Arterburn, Robert - Navy Artherholt, Frederick Charles - Navy Vietnam Asbery, Billy - Army Asbury, Ed - Army WWII Ashley, Hoyt Clay- Army Korean War DECEASED Ashley, John Remel - Army Korean War DECEASED Ashton, George Victor - NavyMerchant Marine WWII Ashton, Mark - Air Force Atkins, Dave - Marines Atkins, David - Marines Attebury, Robert - Marines Ayres, Bill Bailey, Brad - Navy Ash2 E5 Bailey, Bradley - Air Force Bailey, Gary - Navy Bailey, Larry WWII 1st Lieutenant - Air Force DECEASED Baken, Nelson Paul - Army National Guard 6years Iraq Baken, Paul - Army Baker, Bradford S. Baker, Colbert, L. Bud - Navy Lt. Baker, III Colbert, L. - Marine E5 Baker, John Brunt - Air Force 1 Lt. Baker, Nathan - Army Ballard, Christopher Ballard, Joe R. - Navy Korea Ballard, Richard E. - Army 1983-1987Baptiste, Arch - Army Barlow, Howard Barnes, Shelly - Army Barnoski, Matthew - Air Force Barrick, Brad OK ARNG Spl. Bartholomew, Michael - Navy Bartmess, Levi - Air Force Bass, Joseph K. - Army WWII DECEASED Bateman, Jr. Carl Grayden - Army OARING Capt. Unit 2B 180 Inf. Bates, Ernest K. - Navy Bates, Matthew - Marines Bates, Stephen - Marines Bates William - Navy Bauernschmitt, Kathryn - Navy Beach, Mike - Army Bearden, Albert - Army Beaver, Danny - Navy Beavers, Gary - Air Force Beck, Eddie G. Beck, Jimmy- Army Vietnam Era Beck, Melissa Marie - Navy E3 Beck, Tommy - Army Vietnam Era Bee, Newsham B. - Air Force SSGT WWII DECEASED Bee, William O. - Air Force PFC WWII DECEASED Beggs, Howard - Air Force Bell, Ben - Marine Corps 1968-1971Bell, Ben - Marines Bell, Charles Alvin Chuck - Army DECEASED Bell, Jason - Marines Bell, Josh - Navy Bell, Richard - Army Belvin, Jimmy - Army 45th Retired Belvin, Ronald - Navy Belvin, Wendell - Navy - Coastguard 45th DECEASED Belvin, William - Army Bennett, Bruce - Army Bennett, Jr. Delton - Navy WWII DECEASED Bennett, Logan - Air Force Bennett, Sheila - Army Benson, Billy - Army Air Troop Cpl. Benson, Lucas - Army

Benton, Sammy - Marines Bergen, Marcie Anne - Army Berna, Amber Berry, Aburn Beshirs, Joe - Navy Seaman 1st Class Beshirs, Jr. Samuel D. - Navy Aviation Electronic 2nd Class Petty Officer OEFOIF Beshirs, Larry - Army Beshirs, R.A. - Army Staff Sgt. 1961-1970Beshirs, Samuel - Navy Beshirs, Sr. R.A. - Army Bher, Carson - Army National Guard Bigbie, Kim - Army Biggs, Boyd - Army Billy, Masheli - Army Billy, Nahinli - Army Billy, Walter - Navy Billy, William - Navy Bishop, Dennis Longbrake - Navy Bizzell, Micah - Army Black, Thomas - Army PV2 Blackburn, Danny - Marines Blackwood, Bill - Army Blackwood, Jon - Army Blanchard, Elmer R. - Army SpecE4 Blankenship, Charles - Army Blanton, John - Navy Blevins, Bobby - Marines Blevins, Geary - Army Blevins, Kenneth - Air Force Blevins, Ronald Clyde - Navy WWII DECEASED Blevins, Steven - Army Blocker, Bruce - Navy- Air Force WWII Blocker, Edward - Air Force Blocker, Ronald - Air Force Bloomer, Donald R. United States - Air Force DECEASED Blue, Michael - Army Bob, Dillon - Marines Bolen, Joseph - Army WWI Bolen, Monte - Air Force Bolen, Morgan Wesley - Army Private WWI DECEASED Bolen, Norman - Navy WWII DECEASED Bomboy, Jim - Air Force Airman First Bomboy, John - Army Bond, Curtis - Army DECEASED Bond, George- Army WWII Bond, Jay - Army Bond, Larry- Army Bond, Lloyd - Air Force DECEASED Bonham, John Maytubby - Army 2 Lt. Boudreau, David A. - Air Force 1987-2007Boudreau, Dixie - Air Force Boudreau, Edward J. Jr. - Air Force 19861990Bourland, Ben - Air Force 1991-1996Bourland, Benjamin - Air Force Bourland, Don - Marine Corps - Marine Medic Vietnam Bourland, Donald - Marines - Navy Bourland, Howard Lynn - Army Air Corp WWII Bourland, Joe R. - Army 1957-1959Bourland, Joseph W. - Marine Corps Bourland, William - Army Bowlegs, William - Marines Bowles, Richard - Navy Boyd, Dexter - Navy Boyd, James - Navy Boyd, Nicola - Navy Boyd, Patricia - Navy Bradley, Alvin - Army WWII DECEASED Bradley, Donald - Air Force Bradley, Layne - Army Bralley, Glen - Air Force Brame, James - Army Brandon, Miko - Navy Branscum, Donald - Marines Brassfield, Earl Ray Brazille, Emmitt A. K. - Marines Brewer, Del - Army Bridges, Felter V. - Army DECEASED Bridges, Sidney - Air Force Brisco, Floyd - Air Force Brisco, Gale - Air Force Brisco, Michael - Army Britt, Charley - Army Quartermaster Corp WWII Brittenham, Jennifer - Army Bromley, Alicia M. - Air Force Brooksher, Larry - Army Private Brower, Kelly - Navy Brown, Aaron - Army Brown, Bill - Navy Brown, Cameron - Marines Brown, Clelie Rodney - Navy Brown, Danny Marles - Navy Brown, George Edgar - Army - Air Force Brown, Guy Robert National Guard Spec. 4 Brown, Harley Leroy - Navy DECEASED Brown, Henry W. - Army E4 Brown, Houston - Army WWII DECEASED Brown, James Jimmy - Marine Corps 19561959Brown, Jeraldine - Army Brown, Jerry - Navy Brown, Jess F. - Army WWII DECEASED Brown, Jimmie Ray - Army Brown, Jimmy (James) - Marines Brown, Johnny Mack - Air Force DECEASED Brown, Jr. Charles H. - Army Vietnam Brown, Kennedy - Army Brown, Larry - Navy Brown, Leon - Army Sgt. Brown, Leon - Army Brown, Lester - Air Force Brown, Lewis - Air Force Brown, Loren L. - Army Korea DECEASED Brown, Louie - Army Sgt. Brown, Milton - Air Force Brown, Monroe C. - Navy S2 WWII DECEASED Brown, Nathan A. - Army National Guard Brown, Paul J. Brown, Ray - Army CPT E3 Brown, Raymond - Navy Brown, Rhett - Air Force Brown, Richard - Army Brown, Robert - Army Brown, Roy Anthony - Army Brown, Sr. Charles H. - Army Brown, Tiffany - Navy Brown, Virginia WWII WAC Brown, Virgle - Marines Brown, Wade Brown, Waymon M. Brown, Wilson James - Army - Air Force Reserve WWII DECEASED Browning, Bennie J. - Army DECEASED Browning, George W. Sgt. U.S. - Army DECEASED Browning, Joseph - Army Browning, Kenneth D. PFC U.S. - Army DECEASED Browning, Samuel - ArmyAir force- Navy Browning, Winston M. Lance Cpt. U.S. MC DECEASED Browning, Zane - Army AF Brumley, Leland - Army 1968-1988Brumley, Robert M. USMC W WII DECEASED Brumley, Russell - Army Vietnam E4 Bruton, Scott Alan - Marines Brutsche, Robert - Army Bryant, Billy F. - Army - Navy - Air Force Bryant, James H.- Army WWII Bryant, Steve - Army 1959-1966Bryant, Tommy Lee - Air Force Vietnam Era Bryant, Walter - Army Buchanan, Larry - Army Bunker, Jason - Army MSG E8 Burch, Jimmy - Army Burch, Lee R. - Air Force DECEASED Burch, Mark - Air Force Burch, Melvin Mel E. - Army Burch, Melvin (Mel E.) - Army Burger, James - Navy Burkart, Bernard - Army Sgt. E5 Burke, Jeanmarie D. - Navy E6 Burkett, Bill - Army Burkett, Gerald - Air Force Burkett, Gordon Willis - Air Force CWO2 Burkett, Richard - Navy Burkett, Robert O. - Army WWII DECEASED Burkett, William - Army Burkhart, Bernard - Army Sgt. E5 Burks, Gannon - Army Staff Sgt. 19891994Burks, Rocky A. - Air Force E4 Vietnam Era Burnett, Billy D. - Air Force Captain Fighter Pilot WWII and Korea Burney, Jr. Clay P. - Army Burney, Sam T. - Army Air Corp WWII DECEASED Burris, Billy James DECEASED Burris, Bobby - Army Burris, Brandon - Army Burris, Calvin Dewayne - Army PFC Burris, Christopher - Army Burris, Claud - Army

Burris, Claude O. - Army 1946-1982Burris, David - Army Burris, Eson - Army WWI POW DECEASED Burris, Gabriel - Army E4 Burris, Melvin - Army Burris, Monroe Burris, Ronald - Army Burris, Russell - Army Burris, Scott - Army 1987-1991Burris, William - Army 1985-1988Burrows, Ryan - Navy Burson, Scott - Army Burton, Richard - Army Burton, Scott - Army Buzzard, Debra - Army 1977-1980Byars, Coy Van - Air Force Sgt. Byars, Donald Ray - Marine Corps Vietnam Byars, Harrison, Byars, Mary - Army Byers, Bruce - Marines Byers, Jack - Army Byers, Jerry - Army AF Byers, John Williams - Navy Byers, Richard Lee - Marines Byers, Sylvester Byles, Arnold - Army Byles, Jackie - Air Force Bynum, Art - Army Korean War Bynum, Charles B. - Army National Guard DECEASED Bynum, Joseph R. - Army Cpl. WWII Bynum, Lola - Air Force WWII Bynum, Marvin - Army Bynum, Meredith T. - Navy WWII Bynum, Murle C. - Navy Korean War Bynum, Ray C. - Navy WWII Byrd, Roy Neal Jr. - Army Cairns, David Bryan - Marines Caldwel,l Al - Army Caldwell, Ireno - Army Callen, Billy - Army Campbell, Richard N. - Army 1938-1945DECEASED Campbell, Roy - Army Campbell, Thomas - Army Capes, Bennie G. - Navy Boatsman Third WWII Jan. 1941- April 1945- Pacific DECEASED Capes, David - Army Korean War DECEASED Capes, Robison - Army Korean War DECEASED Capes, Walter - Navy Sea Bees Seaman 1st Class Caraway, Ricky - Navy Caraway, Wayne - Army WWII Korean Conflict Cardinal, Chris - Marines Cardinal, Leo Jr. - Air Force Air 1st Class Carmichael, Eric - Marines Carney, Bernie - Navy WWII Pearl Harbor DECEASED Carney, Johnny - Marines Carney, Von - Army Carpenter, George - Navy Carrel, Nachelle Air force Carrel, (Pack) Nachelle - Air Force Carroll, Frank - Navy Carroll, Jeffery Joe Vietnam and Korean Conflict Carroll, Joe WWII Carter, Charles - Army Carter, Donald - Army Carter, Franklin Delene - Army Carter, George W. - Army WWII Korean Conflict Carter, Henry Edward - Army WWI Medical Corps DECEASED Carter, Joe - Navy WWII DECEASED Carter, Steve - Air Force Vietnam Carter, Steven - Air Force Carter, V.C. - Marines Cpl. Carter, Virgil Eugene - Marines Corporal DECEASED Carter, Woodrow - Army - Navy 1st Class Carvel, Alma - Navy Cathcart, Billy W. - Air Force Catoe, Rusty Colbert, - Navy Cavener, David - Army Cease, Henry - Marines Centner, Teri - Air Force MAJ Retired Chadwick, Jasen - Army Chambers, Donald - Army Chambers, John - Army Chambers, Marcus - Army Chandler, Larry Dale - Navy Chandler, Robert - Air Force Chapman, Lawrence - Air Force Chase, Daniel Lee - Air Force Chase, Grove Engleman - Navy WWII Chase, Kennen - Marines Vietnam Era Chase, Richard - Marines Vietnam Era Chase, William Cheadle, Overton M. “Buck” - Navy 1st Class Petty Officer DECEASED Cheadle, Robert - Marines Cheadle, Tammie Cheves, Casey - Navy Childres, Leland - Army AF Christie, Aaron C. - Navy CPO E7 Christie, Elmer T. - Army DECEASED Christie, Franklin D. - Army E5 Christie, Joseph - Army Christie, Thomas E. - Navy Vietnam Era Church, Gerald - Army Clapp, Elmer “Son” Ancher - Army WWII DECEASED Clapp, Jack B. Airforce DECEASED Clark, Clive C. - Marine Corps- Army Vietnam DECEASED Clark, David - Army Clark, Donald C. Clark, Harlan - Coast Guard Clark, Harlon U.S. - Coast Guard Clark, James - Air Force Clark, Jerry - Army Clark, John - Air Force Clark, Jr. Alex - Air Force Clark, Justin National Guard SP4 Clark, Leslie Dale - Navy DECEASED Clark, Mark - Navy Clark, Milton M. - Air Force Col. Legion of Merit and Bronze star Clark, Robert - Air Force Clark, Samuel James - Army Korea Clay, Donald - Army Clay, Kenneth Clay, Robert - Army Clay, William J. Clayton, David - Air Force Clayton, Leon - Army Clifton, Richard - Army Clinton, Brian - Air Force Clow, Angelique - Navy Clow, Dwan Ellsworth - Army Air CorpAir Force WWII Korean War Vietnam DECEASED Clubb, David Robert - Air Force Retired Cobb, Andrew - Air Force Cobb, Gary R. - Air Force Master Sergeant Cobb, John G. - Army SP6 E6 Cobb, Paul R. - Army Cobb, Robert - Navy Cobler, Randall - Army Coffey, William - Army Cohee, Carson - Army Pvt. 1st Class Cohee, Larry - Army Cohee, R. C. - Army E7 Colbert, Bruce Ray - Army N.G. Spec. 5 Discharge Colbert, Charles H. - Army - Air Force Colbert, Columbus Leon “Lee” - Army Colbert, David - Army Retired Colbert, Dolphus “Doc” - Army - Air Force Colbert, G. Dixie US - Coast Guard WWII Colbert, James - Marines E4 Colbert, Jessie - Navy Colbert, Joshua - Army Colbert, Jr. Walter John - Army Colbert, Mark - Army Colbert, Martin - Army Korea Colbert, Mary Colbert, Murray Colbert, Robin - Navy Colbert, Sr. Walter John - Army Colbert, Thomas A. “Jack” - Army Colbert, Victor - Air Force Colbert, Walter - Army Colbert, William - Army Colbert, Jr. Walter - Army Cole, Derle - Army Korean War Cole, Don Airforce 6 years Cole, Donald - Air Force Cole, George - Army WWII Purple Heart Cole, John - Air Force Cole, Paul - Navy Cole, Robert William - Navy 2 years Cole, Sharon - Navy Cole, Stanley - Army Cole, Wendel - Army Vietnam Colee, Larry E. - Army Collins, Bill Max - Army Collins, Cecil - Army Collins, James - Army AF Collins, La Verne - Army- Air Force Lieu-

tenant DECEASED Collins, Leroy - Army Collins, Ronald - Army Collins, Virgil Cornelius - Navy Colson, Thomas Miller Jr. - Navy - Marines Colvin, Ollie - Army Combes, Mark - Army Conley, Jessica - Army Conley, Robert - Army Connelly, John W. - Army Cpl. WWII Connelly, R.E. - Army PFC Infantry Connelly, William Ambrose - Army WWI Conner, Joe Paul - Army MAJ retired WWII Korea Cold War Aviator DECEASED Cook, Lemuel - Army Cook, Stanley - Army SGT E5 Cooper, Adrianne - Army Cooper, Andy - Marines Cooper, Doyle National Guard PFC Cooper, Gary - Navy Cooper, Jess - Air Force Cooper, Thomas - Army Cooper, Tom - Army Sgt. 1st Class Vietnam Era Cooper, Warren G. Copeland, Kenneth - Navy Corder, Mercedes - Air Force Couchman, Charles E. - Army Couchman, Gene - Army Courtney, Bennie - Army Staff Sgt. Courtney, Howard - Air Force Courtney Jr., Bennie - Army Courtney, Stanley - Air Force Courtney, William Brooks Jr. - Navy DECEASED Courtney Jr, Bennie - Army Cox, David - Army Vietnam Cox, Lowell - Navy Cox, Lyle - Navy Coyle, Cecil Carl - Army Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq Coyle, Dennis - Navy Coyle, Geronia - Army Coyle, Leslie - Army Coyle, RC. - Marines Cpl. Coyle, Shannon - Navy Cozby, Dan - Air Force Crabb, Jacob - Navy Crabb, Justin - Navy Crabb, Richard - Navy Crabbe, William - Army Huey DG RVN 67 68 Crabtree, Roger - Air Force Cradduck, Halley Harden1st Lieutenant tank commander DECEASED WWII Craft, Alana - Navy Cravatt, Clifford - Marines DECEASED Cravatt, Irvin - Navy Cravatt, Larry - Army Cravatt, Lee Cravatt, Munsy Cravatt, Wayne Cravens, Darryl - Navy Cravens, Dennis - Navy - Army Craw, Darin - Navy Crawford, Andrew - Army Crawford, Dennis - Army Crawford, Gerald - Army Craycraft, Sharon - Army Creggor, Don Everett - Air Force 19661989Criner, J.B. - Navy Crittenden, Gary - Marines Crittenden, James E. - Marine Corps Corporal E4 DECEASED Crockett, Adolphus Crockett, Ameiul A. - Army Crockett, Armon Dale - Army Vietnam DECEASED Crockett, Bearl G. - Army Crockett, Jackie H. - Navy 1961-1963Crockett, Jerry Lincoln - Army DECEASED Crockett, Vaneus Virgil - Navy Crockett, Virgil - Army Crosby, James P. - Navy Seal DECEASED Crosby, Pete - Navy Cross, Christopher - Air Force Crossland, Claude - Army Crow, Lavoyd Lee - Air Force Crow, Samuel - Air Force Culbert, Cubby Cumins, Eddy - Air Force Cunningham, Frank - Army Cunningham, Otha Keel - Army SPC 3 1954-1956Cunningham, Otha (O.K.) - Army Cunningtubby, Clyde - Army Korea DECEASED Cunningtubby, Daniel - Army - Air Forces WWII DECEASED Cunningtubby, Joe - Navy Radioman 3rd class Curtis, Elmer - Navy WWII Cushman, Mark - Army Dabney, Christopher - Navy Dale, Alicia - Air Force Dare, Jeff Darter, Ralph - Army Pvt. 1st Class DECEASED Dauber, James - Army Daugherty, Michael - Army Davenport, Michael - Air Force Davidson, Patricia - Navy Davis, B.E. - Army WWII DECEASED Davis, George - Army Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Joseph A. - Army Davis, Kevin Davis, Larry Neal - Marines DECEASED Davis, Michael A. - Navy Davis, Randall - Army Davis, Russell - Army DECEASED Davis, Samuel - Army Davis, Scott - Army Dawkins, Wallace - Army Day, Amy. M Airforce Day, Gerry - Army Day, John L. US MC Major 1994-20090305- Iraq Dean, Arthur - Air Force Degraff, George - Army Dell, Rachanda - Army Dempsey, James - Navy Dempsey, John Dennis, Zachary - Army Afghanistan Denson, Douglas - Army Denson, James - Army Desouza, Carlton - Army DeVault, (Schwarbauer) Elizabeth - Navy Dickerson, James - Marines Dickerson, Jim - Marines Dickinson, Stanley O. - Marine Corps Raiders WWII Dillard, Gary - Navy Dillingham, Dylan - Army Dillingham, Melvin - Army SP4 E 4 T Dillingham, Oscar - Army - Air Force Dobbs, Ricky - Marines Dodgion, John - Army Donaho, Scott - Army Dooley, William King,ston - Navy Douglass, Pansy - Air Force Dowdy, David - Navy - Army Drake, George - Navy MR2 Drannon, Stanley - Army Driver, David - Air Force Duckworth, Bill US - Army 10th Mountain Division Duckworth, Billy - Army Duckworth, Bobby - Army - Air Force Civil Engineering Retired Fire and Rescue Chief Europe Duckworth, Boby - Army - Air Force Duckworth, Frankie - Air Force Duckworth, Fritz - Army Artillery Europe DECEASED Duckworth, K. K. - Army Merchant - Marine South Pacific DECEASED Duckworth, Lonnie Chuck - Army Airborne DECEASED Duckworth, Ronald - Army Duckworth, Thomas W. - Army PFC WWIIEurope DECEASED Duckworth, Wiley J. - Army WWI DECEASED Duckworth, William Lamont - Army SP5 Vietnam DECEASED Ducote, Steven C. - Army Vietnam DECEASED Duerson, John - Army Dulin, James W. - Army 101st Airborne DECEASED Dulin, Lee M. - Army 101st Airborne DECEASED Duncan, James Airforce 1966-1970Duncan, Kris - Navy Duncan, Stephen - Air Force Dunn, Billy Joe - Navy Vietnam Era Dunn, Douglas - Coast Guard Dunn, Mike - Army Dunn, Raymond G. “Ray” - Army E5 Dunning, Christy Sue Dupart, Kervin - Air Force Durant, Albert - Army WWII In Germany Durant, Burney - Navy

Durant, Calvin Eugene - Army WWII Italy Durant, Don - Navy Durant, Ethan - Army - Air Force WWII DECEASED Durant, James - Navy Durant, Jerry - Navy Durant, Preman John - Army WWI Durham, David - Air Force Captain Duston, Guy USMC Cpl. Duty, Clinton - Navy Duty, David- Marine Dyer, Buck - Army DECEASED Ebisch, James - Army Ebisch, Lawrence Paul - Army Pvt. Ebisch, Raymond R. - Army Korean Conflict Ebisch, William R. - Army WWII Eddleman, Rickee - Navy Eddlemon, Dewey Lee - Army Vietnam DECEASED Eddlemon, Jim - Air Force 1954-1975- DECEASED Edwards, Jr. James M. - Navy Edwards, Kenny - Navy Edwards, Leon - Army Egge, Valla Dee LCPL Woman - Marine 1961-1962Egge, Walter - Navy Ehn, Morgan - Marines Elam, James H. - Army Staff Sgt. WWII Elder, Leslie - Army Elder, Richard - Army Eldhardt, Tommy - Navy Eldred, Jackey - Air Force Elkins, James - Army NG Ellerbe, Wilbur - Navy Elliot, Charles - Navy Elliot, James - Air Force Elliot, John Cyrus Elliott, Charles - Navy Elliott, James - Air Force Ellis, John - Army E4 Ellis, Richard - Army Elmore, Monty - Air Force Elmore, Ronald - Air Force Elrod, Randall - Navy Emberson, Doyle - Army Engle, Bobby - Army Engle, David - Army Engle, William - Air Force Engles, Lynn V. Engles, Lynn (Fairy) - Navy Esguerra, Joyce - Air Force Espinosa, Benjamin - Navy Essary, Tommy - Navy Etchison, John - Army Etchison, Shelane - Army Evans, Carl E. - Air Force Vietnam Evans, Charles - Army Factor, Marc - Army - Navy Fain, Lisa - Army Farrand, D. Kent - Army Farrand, D. Kent - Army Farris, Amos Farris, David Thomas Farris, George Perrin Farris, Joe Weldon Farris, Stanley - Army Farve, Emil - Army Farve, Jr. Emil - Army Farve, Kern - Army Fenner, Eugene - Army Ferguson, Layton - Army Fillmore, Adam Jr. - Army 1967-1969- E4 Fillmore, Cecil - Army Fillmore, Gregory - Air Force Fillmore, John - Army Fillmore, Richmond Robert - Army 1943WWII Finnerty, Brett - Air Force Finnie, Carl - Navy Fisher, Edward - Air Force Fisher, Jean - Marines Fisher, Robert - Air Force Flannigan, Timothy - Army Flatt, Ronney - Army Fleetwood, Floyd Thomas - Army WWII Fleetwood, Ira Thomas - Air Force Vietnam Fleetwood, Jarrod Brent - Army Fleetwood, Jr. Silas B. - Army 1975-1981Fleetwood, Sr. Silas B. - Navy WWII Fleetwood, William Clarence - Army WWII Fleetwood, Jr. Silas - Army Fleming, Carl - Coast Guard Fletcher, Lawrence - Navy Fletcher, Ronald - Army National Guard 1970-1976- Vietnam Flowers, Doug - Army Flowers, William - Army Floyd, D. Rush Floyd, James - Army AF Flud, Clifford - Army Folsom, Charles - Army Foote, Jack - Army Foraker, Bob - Army National Guard Foraker, Douglas - Air Force Ford, Billy - Marines Ford, Martin - Air Force Ford, Wm. Doug - Navy WWII Forguson, Tommie Lee - Army PFCE 3 P Forsythe, Benny C. - Army 1st Infantry Purple heart recipient Fortenberry, Daniel - Army as of 1118-13 citizenship shows as inactive will check next year Fortner, Clinton - Army Foster, Charles - Air Force Sr. Master Sgt. Foster, John - Army Foster, Jr. Milford Wayne - Navy 1977-1981Foster, Randall C. - Army Spc4 1978-1981Foster, Stephen - Army Fowler, Edward - Air Force Fowler, Kenneth - Air Force Fowler, Roger - Army Fowler, Shawn - Marines Fox, Larry Don NG E4 Fox, Lyndal - Army Franks, Chris Frazier, Bill - Marines Cpl. Frazier, Curtis - Marines Frazier, Dennis - Navy Frazier, Harold - Army Frazier, Leonard Ray Frazier, Nikki - Air Force Freeman, Charles Eugene - Navy 19451946- DECEASED Freeman, Dennis - Navy Freeman, John - Navy Freeny, Benjamin Clay - Army WWII DECEASED KIAAnzio Italy Freeny, Bennett Lane - Army WWII DECEASED Freeny, John Ellis - Army Korean War DECEASED Fryrear, Terry - Army Fulsom, Charles Fuson, Virgil C.- Army WWII 1st Sargent DECEASED Gabaldon, Sam - Air Force Gabehart, Joseph - Army WWII Gabehart, Richard - Army Galyean, Michael D. - Army DECEASED Galyean, Samuel N. - Army DECEASED Garcia, Dulcey - Air Force Gardner, Fitzhugh Lee- Army WWI Gardner, H.D. Gardner, Rogers - Navy Garnand, Roy - Air Force Garner, Kendall - Navy Garrett, Melvin Garrison, Marvin - Navy Garside, Ronald - Army Gaskell, MaryAlice - Air Force Gause, Jim - Navy George, Brian George, Cody- Navy George, Kevin- Navy George, Ronald- Navy Gerard, Linda - Navy Gibbonns, Casey - Army Gibbs, Manual - Air Force Gibney, Rebecca - Navy Gibson, Don - Army Gibson, Herbert Gibson, Lenard Gienapp, Gordan - Army Gilbert, Brad C. Jr. - Marine Corps Gilbert, Stephen - Navy Gilmore, Owen - Coast Guard Boatsman 2nd Class Gipson, Glenn - Army Korea DECEASED Gipson, Jonathan - Marines Gissel, Jr. Lewis Henry - Army Captain 1961-1963Givens, Tim - Air Force AB E1 P Gizoni, Ernest - Army Glase, Danna - Army Glasgow, Harry - Army/AF - Navy Glasgow, Robert - Air Force Glenn, Scott Holland Glover, James - Navy Goddard, Lyle - Marines

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Veterans List (continued) Godfrey, James Gordon - Army Godfrey, Roy Nickless Merchant - Marines 1942-1945- DECEASED Goebel, Caleb - Air Force Goforth, Alfred - Army Korean War DECEASED Goforth, Andrew - Army WWII Goforth, Bill - Army Staff Sgt. DECEASED Goforth, Garth S. - Marines DECEASED Goforth, Murray - Navy Korea Goforth, Paul C. - Navy DECEASED Goforth, Shena - Marines Goforth, Tom - Air Force Good Jr., Elmer Nay Apprentice Seamen M1 Gooding, Norman Gene - Army DECEASED Goodman, Charles Edward OK NG 45th Division Cpt. Goodman, Gene - Army Goodman, Harvey Goodman, Oscar - Army Reserve Goodman, Robert - Army Goodman, Roger - Army Goodwin, Billie J. - Air Force Gore, Dennis - Army Gorman, Martin T. - Navy DECEASED Gorman, Michael - Navy Gorrell, Dixon - Marines Cpl. Grace, Jackie C. - Navy Aviation AD2 Graff, David Wayne - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vietnam Era Graff, Michael Lee - Army E4 Graff, Thomas - Navy Grantham, John - Marines Sgt. Green, Bill USAF 1965-1968Green, Carlen - Army Green, James - Army Green, Johnny Green, Michael - Army Green, Nicholas - Army Green, Richard C. USNR Aviation Electronics Technician E4 1961-1967Green, Roston - Army Green, Roy - Navy Green, William - Air Force Greenwood, Anthony - Navy Greenwood, Earl - Marines Greenwood, Harvey A. - Air Force Greenwood, Jack Ronnie - Marines Greenwood, Leon - Army Greenwood, Marion - Army Greenwood, Robert - Marines Greenwood, Ronnie - Army Greenwood, Sim - Army Medic WWII DECEASED Greenwood, Virgil J. Greer, Douglas Greer, II Todd D. - Navy OIE Greer, James - Navy Greer, Todd - Marines Grellner, Ian - Army Grellner, Thomas - Navy Griffin, Angela - Air Force Griffin, Clyde F. - Army WWII Griffin, John - Army Griffin, Ruben - Army Griffith, Charles B. Marin Corp Vietnam Cpl. Grimes, Billy - Navy - Army Grinslade, John- Navy Grisham, Philip - Army Grizzle, Dr. John Dale - Army Grizzle, II John Dale - Army 1977-1980Grizzle, Robbie W. - Air Force Sgt. Gross, Taylor - Navy Grubbs, Jasper - Air Force Guardalibene, Charles - Army Guess, Earnest - Air Force Sgt. WWII DECEASED Guiou, Russell - Army Gunning, Robin R. Gunter, Bobby Ray - Army Gustafson, Alford V. Jr. - Army 1945-1947Guy, Douglas - Navy 1955-1975Gyger, Noweta - Navy Haddock, Nicky M. - Navy Haddock, Russell - Navy Hagan, James - Army Haggar, James - Army Haggard, Darius - Army Haggard, James - Army Halford, III Joseph Clyde - Navy 1973-1976Halford, Joseph - Navy Hall, Alan Ray- Army DECEASED Hall, Thomas - Army Hallmark, Jared - Army Hallmark, Kolby - Army Halphen, Christine - Army Halsell, Thomas - Navy E3 Hamil, Cindy - Air Force Hamilton, Andris Hamilton, Billy - Army Hamilton, Joseph Hammon, Randy - Army Hammond, Leighten Edward - Army Sgt. E5 Hammond, Mark - Army Spc. 5 Med Specialist Hampton, Don - Army Hampton, Donald W. - Army SP5 Hankey, Don - Army Hansard, Robert - Air Force Harden, Larry - Air Force Hardin, Thomas - Army Harkins, Gregory - Navy Harlin, JD - Navy Harlin, Jr. James Belton - Air Force Cpt. DECEASED Harp, Arlen - Army Harp, Thomas Luke - Coast Guard Harper, James - Army Harper, Jonathan - Army Harriman, Williams Jacline - Army Harriman (Williams), Jacline - Army Harrington, Michael - Marines Harris, Benjamin - Army Harris, Delos - Army WWI DECEASED Harris, Donald - Army Harris, James - Air Force Harris Jr., Robert L. - Marine Harris, Pauline Hicks - Army WAC Sgt. Harris, Richard - Air Force Harris, Ronald - Navy Harris, Thurl Eugene - Army Vietnam DECEASED Harrison, Jed - Navy Harrison, Leonard Ray - Navy Harrison, LeRoy - Army DECEASED Harrison, Marion Parnell - Army- Navy Harrison, Shad - Army Harrison, William Jr. - Army Hartin, Ronald - Army Hartline, Frank L. - Marine Corps DECEASED Hartline, James - Army Hartwell, Edward - Army Sgt. Hartwell, Joe - Army Hartwell, Porter - Army Hartzog, Robert - Army Harvey, Raymond - Army DECEASED Hatcher, Charles - Army Hatcher, Earl - Army Hatton, Alexander - Army Hatton, Bobby Leroy - Marine Hatton, J.B. - Army SP4 Hawkins, Jim - Air Force 1977-1986Hawkins, Jimmy - Air Force Hawkins, John R. - Air Force WWII Hawkins, Joseph C. - Army Pvt. Hawkins, Kenneth Vietnam Era DECEASED Hawkins, Larry National Guard Major Hawkins, Ronny - Marines Hawkins, W.O. - Navy WWII Hawley, R. Michael - Navy Hawley, Ronald W. - Army Vietnam Era Hayes, Clifton - Navy Hayes, Don - Army Hayes, Joseph W. - Navy- Army DECEASED Hayes, Michael - Marines - Navy Hayes, Ron - Marines Hays, Amos “Buster” - Army DECEASED Hays, Ronny - Army Hays, William - Army Spc. 4 Heald, Charles F. MSgt USAF 1916-1998DECEASED Heald, Kenneth - Air Force Heath, Jeremy - Army Heath, Sandra Kay - Marines Hefley, Earl William Hefner, Joe Paul - Army National Guard 1963-1969Helm, CC - Army Helms, Michael - Coast Guard Henderson, Chanel - Navy Henderson, James L.- Marine DECEASED Henderson, Jr. Richard S. - Army and - Air Force 1 Lt. Henderson, Michael L. - Army Sgt. Vietnam Hendricks, Al - Air Force Hendricks, Cadian - Army DECEASED Hendrix, Ronald - Navy Henry, Charles Earl - Marines Cpl. Henry, Earl - Army Henry, John - Army Henry, Michael - Army Henry, Terry F. - Army Retired Sergeant Major Hensley, Harold - Navy Seaman 1st Class Hensley, Jackie - Army Medical Corp Master Sgt. Hensley, Kenneth - Army Hensley, Ray - Army Hensley, Raymond - Army AF Henson, Ivy - Navy Seaman 1st Class

Henson, Terry - Army Henson, Timothy - Navy Herd, Bernie - Army Herlihy, Kim - Army Herman, Carolyn - Army Herman, Justin - Army Herrington, John - Navy Hester, Billy - Army Hester, Melton - Army Hestor, Billy D. - Army Hestor, Cloise “Dean” - Army E4 Hestor, Louis Joe Dean - Army Hestor, Melton G. - Army PFC. Hewett, Justin NG Hewett, Kyle - Army Hibbert, Joshua C. - Air Force Hickman, James - Army Lt. Hicks, Ale F. - Army Spec. 4th Class Hicks, Deloyd - Navy Hicks, Jack Walton Hilburn, Beverly - Army Hill, Andy - Army Hill, Danny - Air Force Hill, Gene - Army Hiltbrunner, Boyce - Army Hiltbrunner, Boyd - Army Hilton, William - Navy Hisaw, Charles - Marines Hitchcock, Chester - Navy AMHC E7 Hitchcox, Chester - Marine Hobbs, Charles - Army Hobbs, John - Army Hodge, Britt National Guard Hodge, Treylan - Marines Hodges, Gary Dale Vietnam Era Hodges, James - Army Hodges, Stanley - Army Hogan, Kenneth - Navy Hogland, Gordon L. “Buck” - Army Hogland, Larry - Air Force Hogland, Thomas - Army Hogue, John - Army - Navy Holcomb, James - Navy Holcomb Jr., Santana Beaver - Army 19751978Holcomb Sr, Satana Beaver - Marine Corps Holden, Kenneth Holder, Johnson Holland, David - Navy Holland, Gerald Joseph DECEASED Holland, Robert - Army PVT E2 P Holliday, Daniel - Navy Hollopeter, Wiley - Navy Hollopeter, Wolf - Army Vietnam Holman, Jerry - Air Force Holmes, Charles - Navy Holmes, John - Army Holmes Jr., Charles P. - Navy Korea Holt, Gale B. Merchant - Marines WWII Holt, Jimmy E. Jr. - Army Homer, Edgar - Army Homer, Homer - Army Homer Jr., Homer G. - Army Hooper, Daniel - Army AF Hoover, Amber - Air Force - Army Hopkins, Lloyd George - Army WWII DECEASED Hopkins, Robert - Marines Hopkins, William - Air Force Horn, Aaron D. - Army Captain 2001-2007Horn, Ray - Air Force Horne, Donnie S. Horton, Adrian - Army Horton, John W. - Army DECEASED Horton, Kenneth - Navy Horton, Larry - Army Houck, Albert - Air Force Hough, Patrick - Air Force Howard, Bobby - Air Force Howard, Gerald Howard, John - Marines Howard Sr., Charles E. - Air Force Howe, Christopher - Army Howe, James H. - Navy Howe, John - Marines Howe, Larry - Navy Howland, Aaron - Army Hoyle, Wesley - Marines AF Huff, Jerry David - Army Huffuss, Jerry Hughes, Austin Brit - Army Retired WWII Korea DECEASED Hughes, Wiley - Navy Hughes, William - Army Human, James - Navy Humes, James A. - Navy Chief Petty Officer DECEASED Humphrey, Christopher - Army Hunt, Glenn - Army Hunter, Arlington - Army WWII DECEASED Hurd, Gary - Army Hurley, Gerald - Army AF Hurley, Joel - Army Hurley, Virgil E. - Army Air Corp Cpl. WWII DECEASED Hurley, William D. - Army Air Corp Cpl. DECEASED Husted, Paul Rance - Army Cpl. E4 Hutchison, Garland - Air Force Hyden, Preston - Marines Hyer, Teresa - Air Force Immohotichey, Dwight - Air Force Imotichey, Charles W. - Army WWII Purple Heart Imotichey, Edward - Army Private Korea Imotichey, Everett Roy - Marine Corps Vietnam Imotichey, Tory - Army Ingram, Randall - Navy Ingram, Thomas - Army 1966-1968Inmon, Regina - Air Force Irons, Mullins Betty - Air Force Ivey, Jimmy Ivey, Lonny D. - Army Ivey, Ronald D. - Air Force Vietnam Era Ivy, Roy - Air Force Jack, Billy - Navy Jack, Bruce - Navy Jack, James - Marines Jack, Jerry - Army Jack, Tyler - Army - Marines Jack, Walter - Army Jackson, Danny - Marines LCpl. Jackson, Floyd Korean War DECEASED Jackson, Fred G. - Army Air Corp Sgt. 19411945- DECEASED Jackson, Gerald - Army Jackson, Geraldo - Army Jackson, Geronimo T. “Boots” U.S. - Marines Cpl. 1940-1945- DECEASED Jackson, Oras - Navy Jackson, Reynolds H. - Marines Jackson, Stonewall James, A. Howard - Army PFC James, Alvin - Army PFC 1st Class Vietnam Korean wars James, Bradford - Army James, Emerson L. - Army DECEASED James, Gary W. - Army National Guard James, Gilbert W. - Navy James, Jesse - Air Force James, Jimmy - Army James, Overton - Navy James, Ronnie - Army E4 James, William - Coast Guard Jefferson, Douglas K. Oklahoma National Guard 1979-1983- PFC Jefferson, Gene - Marine Vietnam Jefferson, M.E. - Marine Corps Jefferson, Marion - Marines Jenkins, William - Marines AF Jenkins, Williams - Marines - Air Force Jennings, Daniel Jennings, Harold R. - Navy WWII Jennings, Jimmie - Army Jennings, Jimmy - Army 1957-967 DECEASED Jennings, John Douglas - Army DECEASED Jennings, Lee - Army - Air Force Jennings, Murriel - Army Korea Jennings, Richard - Army Jennings, Robert - Army WWII Jennings, Steven - Air Force Jessop, Joel - Army Jessup, Joel - Army Jimmy, William Jobe, Diane - Air Force John, Jimmy - Marines - Navy Johnson, Bobbie - Navy 1965-1969Johnson, Bobby - Navy Johnson, Brian Johnson, Calvin - Army Pvt. 1st Class Johnson, Carson T. Johnson, Charles - Army Johnson, David - Marines Johnson, Dean - Army Johnson, Dennis- Army Vietnam Johnson, Donald - Army Johnson, Dustin - Army Johnson, Elvis - Army Johnson, Eric “Mitch” - Marine Corps Staff Sergeant 5 years active duty 1999-2004Johnson, George National Guard Staff Sgt. Johnson, Gilbert - Navy Johnson, James - Air Force T Sgt. Johnson, Jeremiah - Air Force Johnson, Jimmy - Army Johnson, Joe Johnson, Joshua - Army Johnson Jr., Freddie Lee Ok. - Army NG Johnson, Lonnie Dale - Army Sgt. E5 Johnson, Montford - Marines Johnson, Ramsey - Army Johnson, Rudy - Army 1993-1996Johnson, Rusty - Navy

Johnson, Scott Tinsman - Army - Air Forces Major WWII DECEASED Johnson, Stanley Gene - Air Force TSGT E6 Johnson, Stewart - Army Johnson, Thomas - Marines Johnson, Victory E. - Army Pvt. Johnson, William - Navy Johnson-Dangler, Jackie - Navy Johnston, Jackie - Air Force Staff Sgt. 19511959Johnston, Jerry M. Johnston, Orin - Army Johnston, Ralph - Army Johnston, Richard E. - Army Johnston, William - Army Jones, Anthony - Air Force Jones, Billy - Air Force Jones, Caleb - Army Jones, Charles Lee Jones, Christopher - Army - Marines Jones, Danny - Marines 1995-1999- 3rd Battalion 5th - Marines E5 Jones, David - Air Force Jones, Doug - Air Force Jones, Fred B. Jr. - Army Air Corp Jones, Johnny - Army Jones, Jr. William A. - Marine Corps 19821986Jones, Larry - Air Force Jones, Maurice - Navy Jones, Michael Dean - Marine Corps DECEASED Jones, Phillip - Army Jones, Purman - Army 1960-1962Jones, Richard M. - Navy Airman Jones, Robert - Army Jones, William - Navy Jopling, Richard - Navy Jordan, Billy - Navy Jordan, Hunter - Army Jordan, Jack - Air Force Jordan, James - Air Force Jordan, Jeffrey - Army Jordan, Jimmy - Navy YN3 E4 Jordan, Troy - Army Joyce, John Kahler, Sheri - Air Force Kale, Carroll, Wayne - Army Berlin Crisis Korean War Vietnam Era DECEASED Kale, Claywood D. - Navy WWII Kale, Douglas - Army Bermuda Base Command Sergeant Kale, Henry - Army Kale, Jack C. - Navy WWII Kale, Kenneth M. - Navy Korean War Kale, Wilson - Army Kamm, Richard - Navy Kassinger, William - Army Kauffman, Stephanie - Navy Keel, Ben B. Jr. - Air Force Keel, Brian - Army Keel, Christopher - Army Keel, David - Marines Keel, Donald Lewis National Guard 19701976Keel, Douglas - Army Keel, Edmond Freeman,- Army WWI Silver Star recipient DECEASED Keel, Franklin - Marines Keel, George S. - Army DECEASED Keel, James - Army Keel, Jefferson - Army Vietnam Era Keel, Leland - Army Korea Keel, Lewellyn - Air Force Sgt. Keel, Lewis Gibson - Navy WWII Keel, Owen - Air Force Keel, Tommy - Army Vietnam Era Keel, William - Army Keenan, Allen, - Air Force Keenan, Thompson - Navy Airman 3rd Keenom, Diane - Army Keirsey, Dillard Con - Air Force - Army Korea Vietnam Kelley, Mark Owens - Navy Iraq Kelley, Robert Kellner, David - Army Kelly, Tony - Navy Kelly, William - Air Force Kelso, Mark Kemp, Charles - Air Force Kemp, Eli Kemp, Harry - Army AF Kemp, Joe Carr US - Army World War II and the Korean War Kemp, Joseph E. - Army Air Corps Kemp, Jr Douglas Lewis - Army Kemp, Mark - Army Kemp, Raymond H. US - Army World War I Kemp, Robert - Army Kemp, Turner- Army Kenfield, Rebecca - Army Kennedy, Elmer Curtis - Navy WWII Kennedy, Patrick - Navy Kennedy, William D. - Navy WWII Kerr, Dale - Army Kerr, David - Army Kidd, William - Marines Kilcrease, Floyd Lee Jr. - Army Kilcrease, Jr. Lloyd - Navy E5 Kilcrease, Lloyd - Navy Kilcrease, Samuel - Air Force Kimberlin, Dave - Navy Kime, Raymond - Coast Guard Kinard, Charles - Navy Kincaid, Robert Louis - Navy WWII Kincaid, Roy Sullivan - Air Force Kindard, Charles - Navy King, Devin - Army King, Felix - Army King, Hoyt - Navy King, Joseph - Navy King, Melvin - Navy King, Sharon - Air Force Kingsbery, Robert H. - Army WWII Kinnebrew, Jackson M. - Army Kinnebrew, James A. - Army Kinney, James - Navy Aviation Tech 3rd Class Kinney, Mack - Army Sgt. Kinney, Owen - Marines Kirby, Joe - Navy Vietnam Kirby, Ronald - Marines Kirtley, Treva - Navy Kiser, Gary - Army National Guard E6 Kiser, William Charles - Marines Kissee, Michael James - Marines OEFOIF Klaas, Amy Catherine - Air Force Klaas, Brian E. - Army Kline, Tommy - Navy WWII Knight, James - Army Knight, Tom - Air Force Knox, Kevin - Navy Krag, Christina - Air Force Krebbs, Ralph Odell Krips, Gregory - Navy Kuch, Collins, Vicki - Navy Kuch, (Collins,) Vicki - Navy Kuehl, Craig - Marines Kusler, James P. - Army E4 Lack, Gary - Army - Navy Lacy, William - Air Force Lafevers, Jason - Army Lair, Donald - Navy USN Lair, Robert - Air Force LaJaye, Lance National Guard Lake, Larry - Army Lamark, Alicia M. - Air Force Lamb, Travis - Air Force Lambright, Allen, - Air Force Lampkin, Billy Dean - Army Sgt. Vietnam DECEASED Lampkin, Hubert Ira - Navy Korea Lampkin, Hubert (Hurbert) - Navy Lampkin, Kerry D. - Army 2004-2008- E4 Lampkin, Robert E. - Army- Marines WWIIKorea DECEASED Lampkin, William W. - Navy WWII and Korea Lance, Glenn - Army Lance, Rip - Navy Land, Peter - Army Landers, Jim - Air Force Landreth, Byron - Air Force Landreth, Danny - Navy Landreth, Dewey W. USMC WWII and Korea Landreth Jr., Knute - Army Vietnam Landreth, Knute - Army Landreth, Robert Z. USMC WWII and Korea DECEASED Lang, James Langley, Donald - Army Pvt. E1 Lantrip, Robert - Army LaPrade, Eric - Navy Lasite, Billie E. - Navy Latta, George Aric - Army Latta, Harold D. - Army DECEASED Latta, Lee Allen, - Navy Lt. WWII Lattie, James - Marines Vietnam Laughlin, Tommy Eugene Lawrence, Leslie - Army Lawrence, Robert - Navy Lawson, Adam - Air Force Lawson, Benny - Army Sgt. DECEASED Lawson, Fred - Army Lawson, Freddie - Army Lawson, Lonnie - Air Force Lawson, Rex - Air Force Lawson, Udale - Air Force 2nd Lt. Laxson, Eugene - Coast Guard Laxson, Lonnie - Air Force Laxton, Gerry - Army Laxton, Lewis - Army Laxton, Stanley - Air Force Lea, Donald R. USAF Master Sergeant Leader, Billy F. - Marines

Leader, Cecil J. - Army Leader, Charles Dean - Air Force Leader, Danny - Army Leader, James Lee - Marine Corps Korea Leader, Rick - Army Leader, Rickey - Army Learmonth, Ian - Marines Ledford, Charles - Army Lee, Cooper - Air Force Lee, Robert Earl - Army Vietnam Lee, Stephanie - Navy Lee, Theodore Rosevelt - Army Leftwich, Dewy O. - Navy WWI DECEASED Leftwich, Regal H. - Army WWII DECEASED Leftwich, William R. - Navy 1962-1967Lemon, Holmes - Army Lemons, Billy - Navy Lenertz, George - Navy Lenertz, John - Navy Leslie, Glen Leon - Army Korean Conflict DECEASED Leslie, Harvey L. - Army DECEASED Leslie, J.D. National Guard DECEASED Leslie, John Floyd - Air Force DECEASED Leslie, Orel - Army DECEASED Leslie, Tommie Charles - Army DECEASED Levine, Hershel - Air Force Levine, Tiffany - Army Lewis, Ellis - Army Lewis, Gary H. - Army PFC E3 Lewis, James - Army Lewis, Robert - Army Lewis, Royal P. Jr. - Air Force 1st LT DECEASED Liddell, Billy Liddell, Charles - Army Liddell, Joe - Army Liddell, Murray - Air Force Liddell, Ramona - Army Liddell, Richard - Navy Liebl, Vernie - Marines Lindsey, Ronald - Air Force Lion, Frank - Navy Little, Clinton - Army Little, Don Ed Little, Shelby K. - Army Colonel Litzinger, Eric - Army AF Locke, Danny - Navy Lockwood, Billy - Army Loften, David V. 1966-1978- Staff Sgt. E6 U.S - Army Green, Beret Special Forces U.S. - Army INSCOM Lofton, David - Army London, Clyde - Air Force London, Eli - Army London, Gary - Army London, Jeremiah - Army London, Larry - Navy London, Murphy Lee - Army Long, Bryan P. - Marine Corp Capt. 19902000Longacre, J.C. - Air Force DECEASED Looney, Brandon J. - Army CPT Looney, Donald - Army Looney, Hal - Air Force Looney, Victor - Army Loughman, James - Army Louis, Cub E. Airforce DECEASED Louis, Edmon - Army WWI DECEASED Love, Aaron - Army Love, Donald G. - Navy E5 Love, Lester - Marines PFC Love, Lorne Doyle - Army 1953-1955Love, Richard - Army Love, Rici G. - Air Force Lowrance, Bill - Navy E9 Master Chief Lowrance, Charles - Army DECEASED Lowrance Jr., Oscar - Coast Guard Lowrance, Millard F. - Army WWIIKorean Conflict Cpt. DECEASED Lowrance, Wayne - Army Lucas, John - Marines Lucas, Steven (Steve) - Air Force Lucus, Steven Steve - Air Force Lyda, Dottie - Army Lyda, Tommy Lynam, Tyler - Marines Lyon, James - Navy MacDonald, George Daniel - Army Mahan, Ashlin - Coast Guard Maidt, Albert - Army Maidt Jr., Albert D. Malaney, Dennis - Army Malaney, Jerry - Army Manning, John - Marines Manos, Michael - Army Desert Storm Mansfield, Michael - Air Force Marler, Loretta - Navy SA Marris, Charles - Air Force Marris, Henry III - Army Marris, Henry Winston - Army Marris, John - Air Force Marris, Charles - Air Force Marris, Henry - Army Marsh, Ray - Army Desert Storm Marsh, Raymond - Army Marshall, Richard D. - Navy HM2 Martin, Billie - Army Martin, Bobby - Army Martin, Gary D. - Army SP4 P E4 Mason, Roy A. - Army Mason, Sandra - Army Mason, Terza - Navy Massey, Ben W. - Army WWI Massey, Jay - Army Massey, Scott - Marines Mathews, Robert - Navy Matthews, Jack - Army Matthews, John C. - Army DECEASED Matthews, P.L. - Navy Maupin, Stephen - Air Force Maupin, Tony - Air Force Maxfield, Lynn - Air Force May, Roland E. - Army Mayberry, Jordan - Marines Mayden, Robert - Army Mayes, Harmon A. Sr. - Air Force Mayfield, Douglas - Army Mayo, Allen, - Army Mayors, Harmon A. Sr. - Air Force Maytubby, Benny - Army Maytubby, Bill J. - Navy RD3 Maytubby, Bryon L. - Army - Air Force WWII DECEASED Maytubby, David - Air Force Maytubby, Greg - Army Maytubby, Lymon - Army Maytubby, Melvin - Navy Maytubby, Monroe E. - Army WWII PFC Maytubby, Morris E.- Army 2 years DECEASED Maytubby, Samuel Winchester Maytubby, William Dudley DECEASED McAlester, James - Army Spec. 4 McBride, Joseph - Army McBroom, Matthew - Marines McCarter, Fred - Navy McCarter, Jr. Fred L. - Navy 1962-1982McCarter, Ray - Air Force Vietnam McCarter, Raymond - Air Force McCartney, Laura - Navy McCarty, Jenny - Army National Guard Reserved 1957-1965McCarty, Jerry - Army McClellan, Patrick - Army McClelland, Brad (Bradley Leon) - Army Navy McClelland, Bradley Leon - Navy - Army Reserves McCleskey, Weldon - Army McClish, Ruben - Army WWI DECEASED McClure, David A. - Navy WWII McClure, Duane - Army McClure, Jennison - Army McClure, Jimmy D. - Army Vietnam McClure, Joseph “Joe” - Army DECEASED McClure, Steve - Army 1965-1967McCollam, Dennis - Army McCool, Kelli - Air Force McCormick, Kenneth Don - Army SP. 4 McCormick, Nicky - Navy Seaman 1st Class McCormick, Otis - Navy McCoy, Samuel - Army McCurry, Donna - Army McCurtain, Carrol - Army McCurtain, James - Army McCurtain, Jerrold - Army McCurtain, Jerry - Air Force McCurtain, Jr Charles R. - Army 1st Air Calvary Vietnam DECEASED McCurtain, Lynn - Army McCutchen, Edward - Navy McDanel, Charles - Army McDanel, J.D. - Navy McDaniel, J.D. - Navy 1957-1962McDonald, Alma Ellen Carvel - Navy McDonald, Gary - Army McDonald, George Daniel - Army McDonald, James Wendell - Army DECEASED McDonald, Larry - Navy McDonald, Thurman - Navy - Army McGee, Jack Randolph - Navy WWII McGee, Lloyd - Army McGee, Roy - Army McGee, Sean - Air Force McGee, William - Army McGinn, Barr Larissa - Army McGinn (Barr), Larissa - Army McGranahan, Charles - Army McGranahan, Mitchell - Army McGranahan, Paul - Army McKee, Donald - Army

McKee, Johnnie McKee, William - Army McKellop, Cody - Army McKellop, Louie W. DECEASED McKinney, Ralph Doak - Army WWII Korean Conflict Col. West Point Graduate McKinney, Thomas - Army McKoy, George Colbert, Fighter Pilot WWII DECEASED McKoy, III John H. - Army McKoy, John - Army McLaughlin, Joe C. - Army McLean, Homer D. - Army 1957-1960McLellan, Carolyn - Army McMillan, Diann - Navy McMillan, Zachery - Marines McNally, Mark - Navy McNeely, William - Army McReynolds, Joel - Army Mead, Billy - Army Meador, Brandon - Army Mearse, Sherry - Army/AF - Marines Medrano, Tiffany Meeks, Billy N. Meeks, Kevin D. - Army NG Meeks, Wallace - Army AF Meely, Johnny - Marines Meister, Brett A. - Marines Helibourne Assault Cpl. OEFOIF Mellor, William Bruce - Army Korea 40th Infantry Division DECEASED Melville, Newton - Navy Melville, Parker - Army Reserves Merrill, Byron - Navy Messinger, Christopher - Navy Metzger, Steven - Army Milks, Keith - Marines Milks, Kevin - Air Force Miller, Alex - Army Miller, Bob - Army Miller, Bobby - Navy Miller, Cain B. - Army DECEASED Miller, Colson - Navy Miller, David - Army Miller, James Lewis - Army Pvt. 1st. Class Miller, John - Army Miller, Mike T. - Army National Guard E5 Miller, Patrick Henry - Army Miller, Paul Hugh - Army DECEASED Miller, Robert - Navy Miller, Ronnie - Army Miller, Tom - Navy Fleet - Marine Force Corpsman Milligan, Dale - Army Milligan, David - Army Milligan, Jack W. - Navy WWII Milligan, John - Army Milligan, Kindra - Air Force Milligan, Lonnie - Marine Corp Lance Corporal Vietnam Milligan, Raymond D. - Army WWII Milligan, Ted - Air Force 1955-1961Milligan, Trent - Navy Millner, Charles - Army Millner, Herman - Army Milner, Charles - Army Vietnam Mims, Nathaniel - Marines Minnett, John B. - Air Force Korean Conflict 1 Lt. Mitchell, Billie Louise - Army Mitchell, Clayton - Army Mitchell, Hershell - Marines Mitchell, James - Air Force Mitchell, Jay - Army Mitchell, Jerry - Army Mitchell, Marvin - Army Mitchell, Michael - Army Mitchell, V.D. - Marines Gunnery Sgt. DECEASED Mobley, Gordon - Army Mole, Gaylord Mondragon, Delores - Navy Monroe, Leonard - Air Force Moody, Austin - Navy - Air Force Moody, Donald - Army Cpl. Moody, Steven - Army Moore, Alexander K. - Air Force Reserve - Marine Moore, Benny Atwood - Army Spc4 Vietnam DECEASED Moore, Bill - Marines Moore, Bonnie - Army Moore, Denver - Navy Moore, Eddy - Marines PFC Moore, Flying Clouds - Navy SA Moore, Flying Clouds - Navy Moore, James - Air Force Moore, Jimmy - Air Force Moore, Joel - Navy Moore, Joseph - Navy Moore, Kenneth - Army Moore, Louie - Army Moore, Merle - Air Force Moore, Robert - Army Moore Sr., Louis - Navy 1943-1945- WWII Moore, Steven - Army - Navy Moore, Tom - Navy Moore, Tommy - Army Moore, Victor Ray - Air Force E5 Morgan, Doyle - Army Morgan, Tommy - Army Morin, Laverne P. - Army 4 years WWII Morr, Howell - Army Morris, Aubrey Ned - Air Force Morris, Louie - Navy Morris, Steven E. - Army Vietnam Era Morris, William E. - Navy Vietnam Era Morris II, Rodney - Navy - Army Morrow, Windell - Air Force Mose, Dorsey - Army WWII Moss, Arthur - Navy Moss, Authur - Navy Korean Mowdy, James - Army Mullins, Bradley - Air Force Mullins, James Airforce Mullins, Linda Marie - Air Force Munoz, Eric - Navy Murphy, Eric - Army Murray, Arber - Navy Murray, Jennifer - Navy Murray, Massena B. National Guard Colonel WWII and Korea DECEASED Murray, Richard - Air Force Murray, William L. - Air Force Murrell, Ronald - Army Mutz, David - Air Force Mutz, Louis Myrick, Aaron - Marines Nail, Aaron Monroe - Army - Air Force WWII DECEASED Nail, Alton - Navy AF Nance, Rex G. - Navy WWII Nave, Jack R. - Air Force M.Sgt. Nave, Jacky - Air Force Neal III, Oliver B. Neal, Mouzon E. - Army WWII Neal, Oliver - Army Neasbitt, John Talley - Army DECEASED Ned, David - Army Ned, Morris Ridgely - Army Ned, William - Navy E5 Neesmith, James - Army Nelson, Cecil - Air Force Nelson, Cleburn Floyd - Navy WWII Nelson, Floyd Jr. - Army Nelson, Franklin - Army Nelson, Jack - Army 4 years Korea Nelson, James - Navy DECEASED Nelson, Kenneth - Marines DECEASED Nelson, Lloyd B. - Army DECEASED Nelson, Marvin E. Jack - Army Nelson, Matthew Stephen - Marines Sgt. 2008-2013- Afghanistan Nelson, Sammy - Army Nelson, William E. Neumeister, Don Neumeyer, Matthew P. - Army Company Cmdr. Newberry, Lewis D. - Marine Corps 19501970Newton, Brooke - Navy Newton, Joe Ray US - Air Force 1960-1964Nicholas, Dwayne - Army Nichols, Billy - Navy Nichols, Carrol - Army Nichols, James - Army Nichols, Jerald - Army AF Nichols, Jim - Navy 1962-1966Nichols, Jimmy - Navy Nichols, Joseph Lyle - Marine Corps 20012011Nichols, Michael - Navy Vietnam Nichols, Orean - Air Force E8 Nichols, Richard L. - Navy and - Army Reserve Nichols, Robert - Coast Guard WWII Nichols, Ronald - Army Nickels, Robert - Army Noble, Jo - Army Noletubby, Jackson - Army W WI DECEASED Noletubby, Tandy - Army DECEASED Norman, Harley - Navy Norman, J.D. - Army - Navy Norman, Jerry - Army Norman, Weldon Eugene - Army 1st Class Norris, Ethan - Army North, Elmo - Navy Northcutt, Billy Harrell - Air Force Airman 1st Class Northcutt, Darrell Norton, Fred - Navy Norton, Joe - Army Norton, Mikel - Army Norton, Walter - Air Force



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Veterans List (continued) Norvell, Glynn - Army Sgt. Norvell, John - Army Norvell, Perry - Marines Pvt. Nowlin, Gary - Army Nowlin, Mary E. - Navy 1967-1969Nowlin, Phillip - Army Nowlin, Raymond - Marines Nowlin, Steve - Army Oliver, Kenneth Ray- Marine Orphan, Levi - Army Orphan, Ray - Marines OEFOIF Orphan, Ray (Ruebin) - Marines Orphan, Rita - Navy E3 Orr, Charles Edward - Army Orr, Gilbert Clyde - Army Orr, Howell M. Orr, Joe - Army Orr, Steven - Navy Ortega, Timothy Ortiz, Jeremy F. - Air Force Ott, Johnson D. - Marine Corps Ott, Manuel - Navy Owens, Benny - Air Force Private Owens, Billy Gene - Army 1977-1979Owens, Chub - Army Owens, Frank - Army PFC Aircraft Owens, John Lewis - Army DECEASED Owens, Olen - Navy Owens, Rebecca - Navy Owens, Richard - Army Owens (Fear), Rebecca - Navy Ozment, Kevin - Navy Pack, Kevin - Army Page, James - Navy Paire, Jane A.U.S. - Air Force Lt. 1956-1960Palmer, Edward A. - Army 1971-1991- E5 Palmer, Frank B. Jr. - Army Vietnam E5 Palmer, Lloyd - Army - Marines Pannell, Ted - Army Parker Jr., John Westley - Navy Parker, Louis - Army Parker, Luis - Army Korea Parker, Ron USMC Sgt. Parker, Ronald - Marines Parkey, Nathan - Navy Parks, Ignacio - Navy Parks, K.C. - Marines Parks, Leo - Army Vietnam Parks, Raymond - Army Parnacher, Floyd - Navy Parnell, Ewing - Air Force Parra, Shelia Taylor - Air Force 1989-2009Afghanistan Parrott, Dennis - Army Paschal, James - Army Paschall, Perry A. Jr. - Army Vietnam Era Pate, Charles - Army Pate, Homer - Air Force E6 1950-1964Pate Jr., Charles D.- ArmyVietnam Pate, Romme - Army Pate, Victor - Air Force Patrick, Carl Hugh - Navy Desert Storm Patrick, Kyle David Patterson, Joe - Army Patton, Johnny Boyd - Air Force Patton, LeRoy - Navy Paul, Homer - Marine Corps Korea and Japan Paul, Jacob - Army Paul, Joe - Navy Paul, Joseph - Navy SN Paul, Larry - Marines Paul, Matias - Army Paul, Stephen - Marines Paul, Tommy Allen, - Army Paul, William - Marines Payne, Jerry - Navy Pearce, Steven - Army Peay, Edward - Army Peay, Thomas - Army Pemberton, Bradley - Army Pence, Douglas - Navy Percival, Harold - Army Percival, Howard - Army Perkins, David Lynn - Army Perkins, James - Army Perriman, Laurence Ralph Perry, Albert Jr. Perry, Bobby - Air Force Perry, Charles - Army AF Perry, David - Air Force Perry, Jim - Army S4 Sgt. Perry, Kirkland - Army Perry, Lee - Army Perry, Norman F. Perry, Robert - Army Perry, Sequoyah Perry, Wayne - Army/- Navy - Air Force Perschica, Carl - Army Perschica, Jerry - Army Pershica, Jerry Lee - Army National Guard SGT. Major Pershica, M.F. - Army Private Combat Engineer Peters, Cheryl - Air Force Peters, Gregory - Army Pettenridge, Charlie Watson - Army 19661968Pettigrew, Brian Pettigrew, Robert - Army Pettigrew, Thomas Allen, Caston - Marine Pvt. Pettigrew, William - Air Force Cpl. Phillips, Kirk - Air Force Phillips, Raymond - Army Vietnam Phillips, Sean - Marines Pich, Charles - Army Pich, Clyde - Army Pich,David - Army Pich,Jackie - Army Pich, Michael - Army Pich, Roger - Army Pich, Russell - Army Piche Sr., Clyde J. - Army 1962-1965Pickens, Arti Lee - Army Vietnam Pickens, Dave WWI DECEASED Pickens, Dexter - Army Gulf War Pickens, Eric - Army Pickens, Griffin Angelia B. - Air Force 1976-1996Pickens, John Thomas - Marine Corps Korea DECEASED Pickens, Lawrence - Air Force Pickens, Monica Alicia - Army Pickens, Patrick S. - Army OEFOIF Pickens, Philip - Army Pickens, Robert F. - Army DECEASED Pickens, Samuel Thomas - Army Korea Pickens, Sherman - Navy Pickens Sr., Philip - Army Vietnam Pickens, Vernell - Army Vietnam Piearcy, Bud - Air Force Piearcy, Samuel - Army Pierce, Tiffanie - Army Pike, Bennie A. - Army Vietnam Pinz, Joseph Vann - Navy WWII DECEASED Pipins, Butch - Army Pipins, Donald - Army Pipins, Marvin - Army Pitchlynn, John - Air Force Pitchlynn, Peter Paul - Army Captain WWII DECEASED Pitchlynn, Robert - Marines WWII DECEASED Pittman, Kenneth - Army Pittman, Robert J. Plunkett, Christopher S. - Army Poe, Alan - Army Poe, David National Guard Staff Sgt. Poe, Gerry - Army Poe, J.C. National Guard Poe, Mark - Army Polk, Tommy - Navy Ponder, Anthony Ponder, David - Army Pope, Michael - Air Force Porter, Hamp- Army DECEASED Porter, James - Army Porter, James- Marines DECEASED Porter, Olen Ray - Army Staff Sgt. WWII Porter, William E.- Army DECEASED Postoak, Eddie - Army Postoak, Stephen D. - Air Force DECEASED Poteat, James - Army Potts, Joel - Army Potts, Joseph - Marines Potts, Justin Powell, Cecil Coy - Army Powell, Charles - Marines Powell, Clifford Alan - Army Spc. 4 Powell, Darren - Air Force Powell, Donnie - Marines Powell, George - Navy Powell, Jeffery - Army Powell, Joel Preston Jr. - Army - Air Force Corporal Powell, John Blair - Air Force Powell, Johnny Thomas - Navy Powell, Kenneth Eugene - Air Force Powell, Leo - Army WWII DECEASED Powell, Lloyd - Navy Powell, Melvin - Army Powell, Robert David - Army Powell, Roy Bert Powell, Scott - Marines Powell, Vance - Marines Powell, Vernon Ellis - Air Force Price, Ben - Air Force Price, Guy Wayne - Navy WWII DECEASED Price Jr., Theron - Navy - Army Major WWII and Korea Price, Larry - Navy Priddy, Mel W. - Army Vietnam 1970-1972Priest, James - Navy Puller, John - Army Tech 5th 2nd Division Puller, Jonah - Marines Puller Jr., Jackson - Army Sgt. Pulliam, Brandon - Army

Pulliam, Elliott - Army PFC Pulliam, Marvin - Army Pursiville, Franklin - Army Pursiville Sr., Franklin - Army Qualls, Michael - Navy Quick, David Thomas - Air Force Quincy, W.W. Bill Jr. WWII Radtke, Patrick - Army Ragland, Ewing - Army Ragland, Jimmie - Army Ragland, Walter A. - Army 1966-1968- E5 Rainner, Charles Ramsey, Tecumseh Elvis Dee - Army Staff Sgt. Randall, Frank - Marines Randolph III, Thomas M - Army 1959-1961Randolph, Paul - Army Randolph, Robert - Navy Randolph, Sobe - Navy Rankin, Hugh - Air Force Rankin III, Hugh Bennett - Air Force Rasberry, Jonathon - Navy Ratliff, John DECEASED Ray, Brian Wade - Navy Ray, Casey A. - Air ForceAir National Guard Tech. Sgt. Ray, Ernest - Air Force Ray, Jerry Max - Army Vietnam DECEASED Ray, Joseph Ray, Scott Ray, Todd - Air Force Raymer, Jeanie - Air Force Raymond, Rogelio - Army Ream IV, Robert L. - Navy Ream, Robert - Navy Ream, Vinnie - Air Force Master Sergeant DECEASED Reams, Teresa - Air Force Reams, Terri - Air Force ANG Reed, Michael - Army Reed, Paul - Army Reeder, Charles A. - Army 88th Infantry Div. COF 351st Regiment WWII POW DECEASED Reich, Dana - Army Reid, Michael - Navy Reirdon, Joseph - Army Reisman, Tyler - Air Force Renfro, David - Army Renfro, Gary - Army Reynolds, Walter - Army Korea and WWII DECEASED Rhodes, Stephen - Coast Guard Rice, Bill - Marine Corps Korea Rice, Jeffrey - Army Rich, Perry - Marines Richards, Charles R. - Army VetCorp Sgt. Richardson, Johnny - Army Private Riddle, Ernest - Army Rider, Anthony - Marines Rider, Arnold Rider, D.B. - Navy Recruit Rider, Lance - Marines Rider, Larry D. - Air Force A3C Rider, Ollie Austin Jr Us - Air Force Ridgeway, John C. - Army Ridley, Jerry - Army Riegel, Icey Rose Lee - Marine Corps Riggs, Darral - Navy Rigney, Michael - Army Rigney, Thomas - Army Ring, Ronald - Marines Ringer, Charles - Navy Risdon, Raygon L. - Navy WWII Risdon, Ronald D. - Navy GMG2 E5 Ritter, Zachary - Air Force Rivas, Charles - Army Rivas, Franklin - Air Force A1C Korea Roane, Lewis - Navy Roark, Dale - Army Roark, Donald - Army- Air Force 19551967-; 1977-1990Roark, Kevin - Army 1982-1986Roark, Wayne - Air Force Roberti, William - Army Roberts, Brenda Roberts, Charles Allen, - Navy E8 Roberts, H.D. - Air Force 1968-1969Roberts, Hubert - Air Force Roberts, Roger - Army Roberts, Wilson - Army Robertson, Olivia - Navy Robinson, Eric - Army Robinson, Joseph - Army Robinson, Robert Timothy - Army Chief Warrant Officer Vietnam Rochelle, Mishontaumbby - Army Rochelle, Wendell K. National Guard Rodden, Jimmy - Navy Rodke, David - Army - Marines Rodke, Larry Russel - Navy DECEASED Rodke, Perry Colbert, - Army - Air Force DECEASED Rodke, Phillip Michael - Air Force DECEASED Rodke, R.B. Rodke, Scott Patrick - Army Rogelio, Raymond National Guard Rogers, Beverly - Navy Rogers, Roger - Army Roland, Graham R. - Marines Iraq Rolin, Roy WWII Korean Roller, Gerald - Army Roller, Greg U.S. - Coast Guard Ross, Bob Ray - Army Sgt. Ross, Bobby - Army AF Ross, David - Army Ross, Herman Wilson WWI Pacific DECEASED Ross, John Ross, Timothy - Army Rosson, Jerrod - Army Rowe, James B. - Army PFC DECEASED Rowe, Robert - Air Force Rowles, John - Navy Rowles, Joseph Francis - Navy WWII Rowles Jr, John Stephen - Marines WWII DECEASED Rowles, Richard Stephen - Navy Vietnam DECEASED Rucker, Jimmy - Army Runnels Sr., Thurman Thomas - Army Air Corp WWII Rushforth, Durward - Army Rushing, Charles - Navy Russell, Cecil - Army National Guard Russell, Leonard - Air Force Russell, Michael Wayne - Army 1990-2007Ryle, Ray - Navy Saiser, Richard R. - Air Force FACinterpreter Vietnam Era Sanders, James - Army Sanders, John - Army Sanders, Larry Ray - Army Command Sergeant Major Vietnam DECEASED Sanders, Michael Edward - Marine Corps DECEASED Sanders, Mitchell - Air Force 1963-1966Sanders, Steven Jess - Navy Sandersfield, Brian - Navy Sands, Donavan - Navy Sands, Johnny - Army - Marines Sawvel, Roger - Army Saxon, Alice - Air Force Schaff, Eric A. - Army Schaff, Mark A. - Army Schwab, David - Marines Schwartz, Justin C. USMC Sgt. Afghanistan Scoggin, Henry B. Staff Sgt. WWII DECEASED Scoggins, Joe E. Scott, Bill - Army Korean War Scott, Billy - Army Scott, Bradley - Army Scott, Carter, - Army Korean War Scott, Charles - Army Scott, Jamie - Air Force Scott, Jimmie - Army Reserve Major Scott, Kallima - Army Scott II, Jimmie - Army Scribner, James - Army Cpl. Scribner, Theodore - Army Sealey, Gerald - Navy E5 Sealey, Leonard - Army Seawright, Doyle - Army Seawright, Robert - Navy Seay, Howard L. Jr. - Navy DECEASED Seeley, Alonzo - Army WWI DECEASED Seeley, Ben - Army DECEASED Seeley, Bernie - Army SSG Seeley, Emmitt - Army WWII PFC Seeley, Joseph Booth - Army Sgt. WWII DECEASED Seeley, Leon - Army WWII Seeley, Leslie - Marines Seeley, Ottwell - Navy Seeley, Walton - Army Seeley, Wylie - Navy Seely, Dwight - Army 1959Sellers, Thea Julaine - Air Force Sessions, Wayne Shannon, Melvin - Army Shannon, Wayne - Army Sharpe, Mack - Marines Shaver, Robert - Coast Guard Shavney, Beulah - Army Shaw, Bobby Gene - Army Vietnam Shearer, Philip Rannel - Army N.G. Sheffield, Richard - Army Sheppard, James - Air Force Shico, Charles James Sr. National Guard DECEASED Shico, Donald Vietnam Era DECEASED Shields, Brandon - Army Shields, Charles - Army DECEASED Shields, Homer - Army Shields, Michael J. - Marines Corporal 1989-1993-

Shilling, Carol - Army Shilling, SueUSAR E7 1976-1996- Retired Shiosee, Seddie - Army National Guard Shiosee, Stevie - Army Shipman, D.C. - Army WWII Shipman, Floyd T5 Shipman, Gail Scott - Air Force WWII Shipman, James - Army - Marines Shipman, Thad - Air Force DECEASED Short, Robert P. ¬ - Army Sgt. WWI DECEASED Short, Thomas J. - Army Sgt. WWII DECEASED Shrock, Herbert - Air Force Sills, Larry - Air Force Silvers, Valerie - Army Simco, Derek - Marines Simms, Barry R. - Army Infantry instructor Korean era 1 Lt. Simms, Thomas S. - Marines Major Korean conflict Simon, Danny - Air Force Simonsen, Stephen - Navy Sisson, Robert - Navy AE1 Skaggs, Michael - Marines Skinner, James - Navy Slater, Michael Smaistrla, John - Marines Small, Shante - Air Force Smith, Brian - Air Force Smith, Calvin C. Smith, Dennis - Air Force Smith, Donald - Marines Smith, Donny Howard - Army Private E1 Smith, E.R. Jr. - Army WWII Korean War Smith, Floyd W. - Army Sp4 Smith, Floyd J. - Army Smith, Floyd W. - Army Smith, Francis Talmage - Army 1945-1946DECEASED Smith, Frank - Marines Smith, Gerald - Navy Smith, Harris Stephen II Smith, Helen E. Smith, Jack Lee - Army Sgt. Smith, James - Army Smith, Jimmy - Marines Smith, Jr. Floyd - Army Sgt. Smith, Kenneth - Army Smith, Kennith Ray - Army Korea Smith, Larry - Army Smith, Michael Smith, Riley Hearn - Army 82nd airborne 1943-1944- DECEASED Smith, Ronald - Navy Smith, Stanley E. - Army Smith, Thomas - Navy Smith, Tom - Navy 1964-1968Smith, Tommie - Army Smothers, Carl - Navy Snider, Elisha Jeremy - Army Snyder, Brian Karl - Army Artillery Vietnam Era Snyder, Clifford - Army Somers, Doyle Eugene - Air Force E8 Somers, Roy - Army Soto, Jimmie - Marines Souders, Robert Spain Jr., Barney - Army Spalding, Darrell - Air Force Sparks, Jerry Sparlin, Jason - Army Speaks, Sterling Silver Jr. - Army SP4 Sperry, Clarence E. - Navy Petty Officer Sperry, Joe Frank - Navy Petty Officer Sperry, Robert D. - Marine Spivey, Hubert - Army Spivey, James - Navy Spradlin, Jason - Army Spradlin, Joshua - Navy Spradling, Jason - Army Persian Gulf Springman, Mark - Army Squires, Bruce - Army 1st Lt. Engineer Vietnam Veteran two Bronze Stars V & M and an Air Medal for Valor Squires, David A. - Army Spec. 5 Vietnam Veteran Bronze Star M . Squires, Richard - Marines Stafford, Carlos R. Sr. - Navy Stafford, Shawn W. - Army Standridge, Jimmy - Air Force Stanley, Jerry - Army SGT T Starr, Michael - Army Starts, Ryan - Army Staton, Doug - Air Force 1964-1965- Sgt. Staton, Jesse - Air Force Steele, Steven - Army Stephens, James - Navy Stephens, Matthew - Navy Stephens, Robert R. - Navy 1941-1945- DECEASED Stephens, Theea ONG ActivatedOEFOIF Stephens (Hajji), Lisa - Army Stephenson, Clyde - Army - Navy Stephenson, George - Navy AF Stephenson, Thomas - Air Force Stevens, James Stevenson, Charles - ArmyUSAF Stevenson, Timothy - Marines Steward, Chris - Army Stewart, David Stewart, John - Navy AF Stewart, Lisa - Air Force Stewart, Sheri R. - Air Force Stick, Harold - Marines - Army Stick, Martin - Marine Corps Vietnam Sticks, Russell R. National Guard DECEASED Still, Jesse - Marines Still, Jessie Lee Still, Joel Stinson, Albert J. Sgt. U.S. - Army WWII DECEASED Stinson, Felix C. T5 U.S. - Army WWII DECEASED Stinson, Jeff - Army Stogner, Charles - Navy Stone, Rebecca - Army Stout, David Ray - Army SP 4 Vietnam received bronze medal 48th Infantry Platoon DECEASED Stout, Herman Stover, Donna - Army Strahan, David - Navy Straughn, Barry Vernon - Air Force Straughn, Garry - Army Straughn, Marlin - Air Force Straughn, Paul - Air Force Strickland, Edward - Army Strickland, Franklin - Army Strickland, J.W. - Navy Strickland, Larry - Marines Strong, Charles - Army Strong, John Ralph - Air Force Strong, Paul - Army Strong, Thomas Anthony - Army Private Strong, William Robert - Army Major Stuart, H. Elvin - Marine Vietnam Era Stultz, Stacy - Air Force Suggs, Harwood D. - Army WWII DECEASED Suggs, Orel - Air Force Korean era Suiter, Erica - Navy Sumpter Jr., Gary Lee - Air Force Reserves Surber, Dan - Army Korean War Surber, Frank - Army Korean War Sweat, Steven - Army Sweeney, Leonard - Army Cpl. Sweeney, Oscar - Marines Sweet, Bobby - Marines Sweet, David Sweet, Jerry - Marines Vietnam Era Sweetman, James - Army Swift, Ronald William - Navy Swindell, Doyle - Air Force Swindle, Ben F. - Army WWII Swinford, Theea - Army Swinney, Charles B. - Army Sgt. 1st Class Swinney, Fred - Army Swinney, James Clayton - Air Force Swinney, Johnny - Air Force Swinney, Roy - Navy Swinney, Victor - Army POW DECEASED Tabor, George - Army Tabor, Marvin - Army 1968-1972Tabor, Thomas O. - Army WWII DECEASED Talbott, Joshua - Navy Talkington, Frank - Air Force Talkington, Michael - Army Talkington, Ronald James - Army Talley, William Bill - Army Corporal Tapp, Jerry Leaburn - Army Taylor, Bobby Joe - Navy Taylor, Brian K. - Army Taylor, Chester L. Taylor, Dan - Army Taylor, Dewayne - Army AF Taylor, Eldon - Army Taylor, George Porter - Navy Korean conflict Taylor, Jack Lee - Army 1960-1964Taylor, Joe L. - Army Sgt. WWII DECEASED Taylor, John - Navy Taylor, Seth - Marines Teague, Lawrence Carter, - Air Force Tedore, Lori - Air Force Telford, Bob R. - Army Telford, Richmond G. - Navy Telford, Trenton - Navy Temberton, Bradley Chase II - Army Ranger Templeton, Casey - Marines Terry, Alton - Army - Navy Terry, Keith - Air Force Terry, Wayne Tharp, Timothy - Army Thatcher, Tommy - Air Force Thiedt, Jerold - Navy

Thiedt, Richard - Air Force Thomas, Alvin - Navy 1951-1955Thomas, Carl - Navy Thomas, Elvin Ray - Navy retired 19561985Thomas, Frank - Air Force Thomas, Heck Andrew - Army WWII DECEASED Thomas, J.C. - Army PFC Thomas, James - Army Thomas, Jimmie Dean - Army Thomas, John - Navy Thomas, Micha - Army Thomas, Millenda - Army Thomas, Nathaniel - Navy Thomas, Samuel - Army SSG Thomas, Stacy - Air Force Thomas, Vicki - Army Thompson, Brandon - Marines Thompson, Eugene - Army Thompson, Josh - Air Force Thompson, Ronald Dean - Army Thompson, Tommy - Marines AF Thompson, William - Army Thorton, Patty Thrift, Andy - Army Thrift, Bradley - Army Thrift, Jeffrey - Marines Tiffin, Scott - Army Tillery, Anthony - Army Tinker, Charles - Army Tinnell, Adam L. - Marines Tinnell, Michael B. - Air Force Tippen, Robert II Tex. Air National Guard Tomshack, Gary - Navy Toole, Sherwood - Army WWII Toregas, George - Army Torrey, Richard C. - Navy SN E3 Tourville, Shaun - Marines Townsend, Charles - Navy Townsend, Sammie - Army Trammel, Jerry Ray - Marine Corps Trammell, Todd - Army Trimmer, Wayne - Navy Truett, John Ross - Army Vietnam Truett, Norman - Army Truett, Rondall - Army Tucker, Tommy - Navy Tuley, Arnold J. - Army WWII Sgt. DECEASED Tuley, Deanna - Air Force Tuley, Everett J. - Air Force Retired MSgt. DECEASED Tuley, John - Air Force Tuley, Tommy - Air Force Tune, Dennis - Navy Tune, Leslie Lynn Tupper, Jan - Marines Turk, Charles Turnage, Gerald - Coast Guard Turnbull, Albert - Army WWI DECEASED Turnbull, David - Army - Marines Turnbull, Raymon - Army WWII Turner, Doyle D. - Army W2 Turner, Jeffrey - Marines Turner, Jerry - Marine Turner, Brenda - Air Force Tussy, Alex Q. - Army DECEASED Tyler, John - Army Tyson, Charles - Air Force E4 Tyson, Jerry - Navy Tyson, Larry James Tyson Baker, Sammie J. - Army 1964-1966Underhill, Earl - Navy Underhill, Jerry - Marines WWII Underwood, Benjamin - Air Force Underwood, Billie Lewis - Air Force Airman 2nd Class Underwood, Cecil - Army Underwood, Charles - Air Force Underwood, David - Army Underwood, Fred - Army NG Underwood, Freddie - Army Underwood, Hoyett L. - Army DECEASED Underwood, J.H. - Army WWI Pvt. DECEASED Underwood, James - Army Vietnam Era Underwood, Jared - Army Underwood, Jerry - Air Force Underwood Jr., Sampson - Air Force E6 Underwood, Justin - Army - Navy Underwood, Rachel National Guard Underwood, Sampson - Air Force Underwood, Shawn - Army Underwood, Tecumseh - Army Underwood, Thedo - Air Force Upchurch, Glen - Army WWII Upchurch, Jimmy - Marine Corps Vietnam DECEASED KIAVietnam Upton, Bobby - Army Vaglio, Jeffrey - Army Vale, James - Air Force Vale, John - Air Force Vann, Charles - Army AF Vann, Gordon P. Victor, Alfred Civil War Von, Tungeln Micheal - Marine VonTungeln, Michael - Marines Wade, Donita - Marines Wade, Lenard L. - Navy WWII Wade, Nancy - Army Wade, Sidney Bob V. - Army WWII Wafford, Nem - Army Walcott, Jack - Army AF Walden, Edward - Air Force Waldon Jr., Burney Douglas - Navy Vietnam Waldon, Kenneth - Army Waldon, Noel - Army Vietnam Waldon, Scot - Army Walker, Benny Chris - Navy AO3 AC Walker, Billy Murray - Army Corporal Walker, Bobby - Army Walker, Cheryl - Army Walker, David D. - Marine Corps Walker, Gilbert - Marines Walker, Jacob Tandy - Army Corporal Walker, Jodie D. - Marines WWII DECEASED Walker, Johnny Walker, Teddy Ray - Navy Walker, Toni - Marine Corps 1980-1982Walker, Wayne (Marvin) - Army Walker, William - Army Walker, Woodrow W. - Army WWII DECEASED Walker, Wordley Natl Guard - ArmyPrivate 1st Class Wallace, Averil - Navy Wallace, Brian - Coast Guard Wallace, Christopher - Army Wallace, Clarence - Air Force Airman 1st Class Wallace, David - Air Force Wallace, James A. Wallace, Joe W. - Air Force 1971-1991Wallace, Ludie - Army PFC Wallace, Robert - Coast Guard Wallace, Ronold - Army - Air Force Wallace, Tommy Gaylord - Army DECEASED Wallen, Thomas - Army Walraven, Jeremy - Marines Walton, Ervin - Army Vietnam Era Walton, Myrt - Army Walton, Robert - Army Walton, Thomas - Air Force Ward, Michael Ward, Michel - Army Ward, William - Army Warren, Eric - Navy Afghanistan DECEASED Warren, Teddy - Air Force Washburn, Darrell - Army Washburn, Tracy - Army Washington, Herman - Army Washington, Marion - Army Wasson, Clark - Marines Watkins, Obie - Army Watson, Charles - Navy Watson, Christopher - Navy Watson, Eddie - Navy Watson, Jack - Navy Watts, Lester - Army Weaver, Jesse D. - Army SP5 Weaver, Jessie - Army Weaver, John - Air Force Weaver, Ozzie Weaver, Terry - Navy Weaver, Robert - Air Force Webb, Bryan - Air Force Webb, William Weber, Gerald - Air Force Welch, Francis - Army Welch, Gary - Air Force Welch, Silas - Air Force Wells, Billy Amon - Air Force Master Sergeant Wells, Charlie - Army Sgt. Wells, Dee - Air Force SSgt. Wells, Gary - Navy Wells, Jason - Navy Wells, Jimmy - Army Wells, Morgan - Navy Seaman 1st Class Wells, Paul - Army Wells, Philip - Navy Wells, Phillip - Navy 1965-1969Wells, Richard Lee - Navy Seaman 1st Class Wells, Robert - Army Wells, Shamus - Navy Welsh, James Leroy Jr. Whatley, Owen N. - Navy AT3 Whisenhunt, Marrianne - Navy White, Ben Jr. - Army Air Corp Major WWII White, Charles - Air Force White, Gary - Army White, Harry W. - Army Air Corp First

Lieutenant WWII White, Phillip B. - Army Spec. 4 White, Walter Ross - Army Air Corp WWII White, William A. - Air Force 1968-1974White, William (Bill) - Air Force Whitfield, Billy - Army DECEASED Whitfield, Daniel - Army Whitfield, Jack - Navy Whitfield, James - Air Force Whitfield, Marion Doerton - Navy AOM1C Whitfield, Michael Whitfield, Stanley - Marines Whiting, Dugan Dale - Army Tech 5 WWII Honorable Discharge Whitmire, Jackie Lee Whitt, Doug - Army Air Corps Whitthorne, Michael - Army Wigington, Edgar - Army Wika, Alan - Army Wilcox, Jobelle Draughon - Navy Nurse WWII Wilkins, Dustin - Navy Wilkins, Garry - Navy Wilkins, Timothy Wilkinson, Daniel - Air Force Willard, Billy - Air Force Willard, Gaylan - Army Williams, Brandon - Army Williams, Bronson - Army Williams, Byron Edward - Air Force Williams, Douglas - Navy Williams, Houson - Army Williams, Jacqueline - Army Persian Gulf Williams, John D. Col. - Army 1988-current Williams, Kenneth E. Williams, Larry - Navy Williams, Lemuel Ralph Williams, Leo Edwin - Navy 1943-1946WWII Williams, Michael V. - Marine Corps Williams, Paul - Army Williams, Robert - Air Force Williams, Sammy - Air Force Williams, Timothy - Army Williams, Tommy - Air Force Williamson, Arthur - Army WWII Williamson, Chad - Army Williamson, Daniel - Army VietnamKorea Williamson, Harry - Air Force Williamson, Jacob Patrick Active - Navy USS San Antone 2012- Naval Academy Williamson, James A. - Navy 1958-1962Williamson, Jay - Navy Persian Gulf Era Williamson, John - Army SomaliaIraq Williamson, Shawn - Marines Williford, Alan F. - Army National Guard Vietnam Williford, John - Army Air Corp WWII Williford, Larry - Army - Air Force Williford, Lawrence E. - Navy WWII Williford, Samuel F. - Army WWII Willis, Benjamin - Navy Willis, Carl Frank - Army Vietnam Willis, Carl (Bud) - Army Willis, Edwin - Army Willis, Holmes ONG Willis, Jared - Army Iraq Willis, John Gibson - Air Force WWII DECEASED Willis, Jr. Benjamin Forrest - Navy Willis, Orlie - Army AF Willis, Overton Love - Army WWI DECEASED Willis, Paul - Navy Willis, Roger - Air Force Willis, Van Natl Guard Private 1st Class Willis, William - Army Wilson, Darious - Air Force Wilson, Dustin Wilson, Jack - Navy Wilson, Jackie Dee - Navy Wilson, Jackson - Air Force Wilson, Joseph - Army Wilson Jr., Harvey National Guard- Army SFC Korea Wilson, Justin - Army Wilson, Paul - Marines Wilson, Rex - Marines Wilson, Rick Wingo, Jared - Army Wisdom, Beaman - Army Wisdom, Johnson - Army Wisdom, Noah WWII DECEASED Wiseman, Ronald - Air Force Witmer, Rebecca - Army Wolf, Brandon - Army Wolf, David - Army Wolf, Heather - Army Wolf, Leo - Army WWII DECEASED Wolf, Philip - Army Wolfe, Jan - Navy Wolfe, John F. - Air Force DECEASED Wolff, Robert - Air Force Wood, Robert F. DECEASED Woodruff, David C. - Marines Woodruff, John - Navy Woods, Jerry Dale - Air Force Woodward, James - Army Woodward, Robert - Army Woodward, Tyler - Air Force Woody, Charles - Navy 2nd Class Gunners Mate 1942-1945Wooley, Robert Korean Veteran Woolley, William Walter Jr. - Navy Pilot WWII Worcester, Bill - Army 1966-1968Worcester, Frank Worcester, Lester Worcester, Melvin Worcester, Michael - Navy Worcester, Roy - Army - Marines Worcester, Terry - Marines Worley, Ted - Navy Worthington, Jackson - Navy Wostal, Sharon - Army Wright, Bert - Army Wright, Ethan Andrew - Navy BMSN Wright, George - Army E5 Wright, Jesse - ArmyGreen, Beret 4 tours Iraq and Afghanistan Wright, Joe - Air Force Wright, Terry - Army Wyatt, Richard - Navy Wyche, David - Army Wyche, Mike - Navy Wyers, Patrick - Army Wyers, Sampson Jr. - Navy WWII PHM2C Wyers, Scotty - Army Wynne, Jimmy - Army - Marines Yarbrough, Charles - Army Yates, Charles - Air Force Yegge, Don US - Navy Yegge, Donald - Navy Yoakum, Woodrow - Army Seventh Corp 951st F.A. Young, Gerald - Army SP3 Young, James Mansfield - Army Young, Johnny - Army Young, Kenneth - Army Young, Murray - Marines Young, Roger - Army Young, Hines Terra - Army Young Jr., Larry - Army Zabojnik, Brandi - Navy Zack, Sharon - Navy YN3 Zinn, Cynthia - Army

Military Care Packages The Chickasaw Nation distributes Care Packages to service members stationed away from their permanent residence. The military care package distribution list is made of Chickasaw citizens, spouses of Chickasaw citizens, Chickasaw Nation employees, spouses of employees, and children of employees on active duty stationed away from their permanent residence. If you know men and women who fit the criteria and would like to add them to the military care package list, email Chickasaw. [email protected], or call (580) 272-2550. Thank you for supporting our troops!

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Suicide prevention, adult and youth committee

Tribe honored for efforts in mental health advances

The Chickasaw Nation is investing in mental health services and suicide prevention. The tribe recently earned two honors for its mental health efforts. An award presented by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), and a staff member who was appointed to the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC), an organization whose mission is to help Americans plagued with mental illnesses.

ZERO SUICIDE INITIATIVE

The National Indian Health Board recognized the Chickasaw Nation with its 2017 Local Impact Award. The award recognizes improved mental health of Native Americans in the local community. Chickasaw Nation Executive Officer of Integrated Services Dr. Shannon Dial and the tribe’s medical family therapy team implemented the Zero Suicide Initia-

tive in 2015. The Chickasaw Nation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is making progress with DR. SHANNON suicide prevention ef- DIAL forts. Nurses and medical providers undergo training where they learn to counsel and assist those who may be at risk for suicide, including depression screenings utilized to determine suicide risk. Follow-up services such as a suicide hotline are also provided for patients. The National Indian Health Board is a nonprofit organization representing tribal governments. Its board provides services to tribes, including advocacy, training, research and project management. The organization supports

tribal sovereignty, health systems and helps Native Americans attain the best health care possible.

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH EFFORTS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has selected Paul Emrich, Ph.D., to serve on a national committee to address the needs of adults with mental illness and youth with emotional disturbances. Dr. Emrich is Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services Undersecretary. He was among the 14 non-federal experts asked to join the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee. Dr. Emrich will serve a threeyear term alongside federal representatives from the U.S. Departments of Justice, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Defense, Housing and Urban Development, among other

federal agencies. Non-federal committee members, like Dr. Emrich, represent menta l hea lth researchers, providers, families, judges, law enforcement officers DR. PAUL EMRICH, Ph.D. and other professionals working with individuals living with serious mental illness. The Committee was established March 15, 2017 and reports to Congress and federal agencies. The committee’s reports contain advances and recommendations in prevention, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and recovery.

CONTRIBUTED BY Mallory Jones and Brandon Frye, Media Relations.

Suicide survivors present their stories Chickasaw Nation employee Phillip Billy and Chickasaw citizen Leta Burwell attended the World Mental Health Day event to learn more about the services offered by the Chickasaw Nation.

Mental Health Day showcase for tribal programs ADA, Okla. - Depression and anxiety are common mental illnesses that impact our ability to work productively. Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, and the malady is the leading cause of disability. More than 260 million people are living with anxiety disorders. Many people live with both. The Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services hosted World Mental Health Day Oct. 10 at the Chickasaw Nation Medi-

cal Center. Various booths were set up to showcase the different programs offered to citizens and employees to help generate overall mental wellness. While the statistics might seem discouraging, there are a number of ways to get help if you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition. For more information, contact the Department of Family Services at (580) 272-5508. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Nov. 18 ADA, Okla. - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day each year when people affected by suicide loss find comfort and understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. The Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services will host “Love Lives On,” an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at East Central University’s Chickasaw Business and Conference Center in Ada. Each year suicide is the cause of death for more than 44,000 Americans according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the aftermath, families are often left struggling to cope with suicide death. It is important to know that people can and do survive loss by suicide. They are forever altered and may always miss their loved ones, but they do survive and go on to lead meaningful and contributory lives. Families who are grieving after a suicide loss often experience an intense and complicated grief. Guidance, support and sense of connection can make all the difference, especially when it comes

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to addressing the needs of grieving children and adolescents. If you are struggling with the loss of a family member to suicide, contact Chickasaw Nation Outpatient Services at (580) 4361222 or visit www.Chickasaw.net/ Outpatient. Outpatient Serv ices offers counseling services as well as therapy groups and educational workshops to address various topics, including parenting, grief, relationships, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has set a bold goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide in the U.S. 20 percent by 2025 — that’s tens of thousands of lives, and everyday heroes like you can make it happen. The Chickasaw Nation Prevention Services offers trainings and classes throughout the year to educate and promote the importance of suicide alert and suicide first aid helpers. For more information about the classes, contact Prevention Services at (580) 272-1180 or visit www. Chickasaw.net/Prevention. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

The Walk For Life began at Julianna Park in Ada and continued for several blocks before returning. ADA, Okla. - In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-16, Chickasaw Nation Prevention Services hosted two events to raise awareness. Friday, Sept. 8, Kevin Hines, an award-winning global speaker, shared his suicide survival story and insights into how to live with mental illness. In September 2000, Mr. Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge. He survived. By sharing his story, he fostered a critical bridge of hope between life and death for people caught in the pain of living with serious mental illness, difficult life circumstances and more. Audience members included Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year Shelby Rowe; Secretary of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services Jay Keel; East Central University president, Katricia Pierson, as well as many students and community members. Walk for Life on Sept. 10 took place at Juliana Park in down-

town Ada. After opening with prayer, the walk began at the park and continued for several blocks before returning. Participants shared their stories or experiences with suicide. Participants listened to suicide survivor Jennifer Parks share her story and struggles before playing an exercise game and beginning the walk. After returning from the walk, participants honored those they have lost to suicide by writing a message to them on the memory board. Prevention Serv ices offers trainings and classes throughout the year to educate and promote the importance of suicide alert helpers. SafeTALK classes teach participants to provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide. SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) supplies

ships. Coordinators will help students apply for eligible funding. “Whether a student is beginning the sixth grade or graduating from the twelfth grade, the Imatahli program strives to provide information and guidance to Chickasaw students as they make life choices about college and career pursuits,” education coordinator Randy Roller said. “The ability to take the ACT/SAT multiple times for a higher score or learning about and obtaining a scholarship can be a life changer for some students. In ‘lunch and learn’ sessions, students feel supported and empowered knowing someone is walking in-step with them.” The program offers workshops on a variety of academic success topics, and facilitates fun and educational trips for students and their families. More than 550 Chickasaw students in Norman public school are served by this program.

Credit Recovery

Kevin Hines speaking at the Ataloa Theatre at East Central University. those in helping roles with professional development to ensure they are prepared to provide suicide first aid help. ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention skills workshop. For more information, contact prevention services at (580) 2721180 or visit www.Chickasaw.net/ Prevention. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

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Program contracts with 52 public schools and one communitybased program within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries. There are 9,183 Native American students enrolled in JOM contracted schools.

Native Youth Community Project (NYCP)

The Chickasaw Nation was awarded the four-year Native Youth Community Project grant in October 2016. This program assists students and families by removing barriers typically found in the educational journey of Native American students in public schools. The program serves school districts in Carter and Pontotoc counties in Oklahoma. Through partnerships with these school districts, NYCP staff has direct access to students and staff in need of assistance. The program focuses on college and career success. Other aspects

will provide licensed counselors and social workers to assist students, as well as, tutoring, family engagement, truancy prevention, monthly cultural and family enrichment programs and student leadership opportunities. College and career readiness are supported with test preparation courses, concurrent college enrollment opportunities, college and vocational school admissions assistance and career guidance. The program assists participants with test and prep course fees.

Imatahli

The Chickasaw Nation Imatahli (Preparing Someone) program assists Chickasaw middle and high school students in Norman, Okla., with college and career preparation and planning. Imatahli provides information to students on college funding, including Oklahoma’s Promise, Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), grants and scholar-

These programs were created to provide the necessary academic assistance for Chickasaw youth to reach eligibility levels required for Chickasaw Honor Club incentives and graduate from high school. Credit recovery for those Chickasaw students who have failed a required subject area necessary for graduation is available. The program works with the student’s school to assist in payment of credit recovery testing. To date, all students enrolled in the credit recovery program have passed required courses and have graduated or are on track toward graduation.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy (STEM)

The Chickasaw Nation Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math Academy puts the latest advances in technology, engineering and science into the hands of curious youth. With a variety of programs for every age group, the STEM Academy offers safe, stimulating extracurricular activities which opens the door to successful, creative and innovative careers. Robotics, aviation and space programs provide supplemental instruction to inspire youth to reach for careers in science fields. The STEM Academy offers the latest technology for hands-on experimentation along with mentors to work alongside students. Programs are designed to engage students aged six through 18. For more information about these programs, call the Chickasaw Nation Education Division at (580) 421-7711 or visit www. Chickasaw.net. CONTRIBUTED BY Jennifer Jones, Public Affairs.



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Chickasaws fare well in competitions

Artists, preservationists honored at Arts & Culture Awards

Chickasaw Brenda Kingery eceives the 2017 Dynamic Woman of the year from Gov. Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel. Ms. Kingery was honored with the award Oct. 5 during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Awards ceremony at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. SULPHUR, Okla. – A Chickasaw contemporary artist, a bladesmith, historic preservationists and Southeastern artists were among those honored during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Awards ceremony Oct. 5 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Brenda Kingery was named the 2017 Dynamic Woman of the Year by Governor Bill Anoatubby. Known for her contemporary artwork, Ms. Kingery’s paintings visually tell stories about her life, travels and Chickasaw heritage. “This award honors a woman who has championed the rights and issues important to all women and who, through her lifestyle, exemplifies the character, strength and values of the Chickasaw Nation and its people,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “It is my honor to recognize Ms. Brenda Kingery.” Ms. Kingery received her master’s degree in fine arts and art history from the University of Oklahoma, postgraduate studies in fine arts from Ryukyuus Daigaku University in Okinawa, Japan, graduate studies in Chinese language at Texas Tech University in Lubbock and is writing a master thesis on folk art of Ryukyuus. She returned to Oklahoma to teach painting and drawing, later

teaching art history for the San Antonio College. In 2007, she became an appointee to the board of trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Native Alaskans in Art and Culture in Santé Fe, New Mexico, by former president George W. Bush. She is a founding member of Threads of Blessings, traveling to Honduras, Mexico and Africa to teach textile and design workshops to help encourage women to use their indigenous art skills. Ms. Kingery and her husband Tom have raised two children and currently reside in San Antonio, Texas. “I want to thank all of you,” Ms. Kingery said. “As I look around this room I’m so grateful to be a Chickasaw and so grateful for all of the faces I know. It’s a tremendous blessing. “This honor means a lot to me.” Established in 2006, the Dynamic Woman of the Year Award honors Chickasaw women who have made significant contributions to the Nation, serve as role-models to other Chickasaw women and who have made a difference in the lives of Chickasaws and other citizens, enriching their communities and society at large.

Chickasaw Betty Ruth Kemp was honored with a Chickasaw Historical Society Service award by Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel and Historical Society vice chairman Wilson Seawright. The award was presented Oct. 5 during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Awards ceremony at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Chickasaw bladesmith Daniel Worcester was honored with the prestigious Silver Feather Award. Presenting the award are Gov. Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel Oct. 5 during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Awards ceremony at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Silver Feather Chickasaw bladesmith Daniel Worcester received the prestigious 2017 Silver Feather Award. Mr. Worcester has spent 25 years crafting one-of-a-kind blades, combining the ancient craft of metalworking with creative self-expression. His contemporary approach to bladesmithing includes utilizing unique pieces for the handles such as dominoes, billiard balls, silver utensils and poker chips. “Mr. Daniel Worcester has spent more than 25 years honing his craft and creating functional art from metal,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “His support and contributions to the Chickasaw arts are invaluable to the preservation of our artistic heritage and culture.” Mr. Worcester was selected as Red Earth’s Honored One in 2013. He has entered Red Earth for the past 29 years, has juried in every year in SEASAM since 2005 and now participates in the Artesian Arts Festival as a juried artist. He has eight first-place awards from the Santa Fe Indian Market. Mr. Worcester was inducted into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame in 2009. “This is truly a great honor,” Mr. Worcester said. “I never expected to be up here and to be here before fellow artists. It’s tremendous.” Created in 1999, the Silver Feather Award honors Chickasaws who have committed their lives to the preservation and revitalization of Chickasaw culture, language and life ways. Past recipients include Adam Walker, Pauline Walker, Charlie Carter, Juanita Byars, Sim Greenwood, Geneva Holman, Leerene Frazier, Rose Jefferson, Stanley Smith, Marie Beck, Jerry Underwood, Catherine Pickens Willmond, Weldon Fulsom, Emma McLeod, Jerry Imotichey, Virginia Alexander Bolen, Sam Johnson and Sue Fish.

Chickasaw Historical Society Service award

Betty Ruth Kemp and Glenda Galvan were both honored with a Chickasaw Historical Society Service award. Ms. Kemp has devoted much of her time to preserving ancient ar-

chives through her dedication to genealogy and Chickasaw culture and history. She earned a bachelor’s degree in library science from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in library science degree from Florida State University. In 1976, she helped organize the Northeast Mississippi Historical and Genealogical Society. She has been active in many organizations, including the American Indian Cultural Society and the American Library Association. In 1994, she was appointed to the first board of directors of the Chickasaw Historical Society and served two terms, during which she held the positons of board chair and editor of The Journal of Chickasaw History and Culture. Ms. Kemp was inducted into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame in 2013, an honor she shares with her great-grandfather Levi “Itawamba Miko” Colbert. She is the daughter of Raymond and Mamie Kemp. Ms. Galvan has worked with the Chickasaw Nation since 1985. She has spent much of her career seeking out and collecting items and documents of historical significance to the Chickasaw Nation. She served as the first curator and repatriation representative for the Chickasaw Nation. She was first appointed to the Chickasaw Historical Society Board of Directors by Gov. Anoatubby in 1998. She served on the board for three terms, from 1998-2007. A renowned Chickasaw storyteller, Ms. Galvan tells stories that were passed on to her. In 2001, her oral stories were published by Chickasaw Press in “Chikasha Stories: Share Spirit,” the first volume in what would become a trilogy. Ms. Galvan is the daughter of Thomas Cecil and Leona Catherine Reed Ayakatubby. Ms. Kemp and Ms. Galvan both received a Chickasaw Historical Society medallion and a copy of the gubernatorial resolution signed by Gov. Anoatubby June 22, 1994, inducting them into to the historical society.

SEASAM winners

Awards were also presented to winners of the Southeastern Art Show and Market.

The top winners in each category were: Best in Show – Troy Jackson, Cherokee Best in Division, Cultural – Daniel Worcester, Chickasaw Best in Division, 3D art – Troy Jackson, Cherokee Best in Division, 2D art – Norma Howard, Chickasaw/Choctaw The show is open to all artists of Southeast and Woodlands tribes. The winning artworks, as well as works from more than 85 participating artists, will be showcased Friday - Saturday, Oct. 6 -Oct. 7 at Chickasaw Nation Capitol grounds during the 2017 Annual Meeting and Festival.

New Chickasaw Press and White Dog Press publications

New Ch ickasaw Press and White Dog Press publications were also released during the awards ceremony. Chickasaw Press unveiled two new titles, including “Constant Fires,” by Rebecca Hatcher Travis and “Good Night, Trilobite,” by Steve Vanlandingham. In this collection of poems “Constant Fires,” presents 60 poems encompassing the struggles, rejoices and determination of Native Americans. “Good Night, Trilobite” gives readers a glimpse of the Paleozoic era and the creatures and fossils it left behind, including a glossary of scientific terms and Chickasaw language vocabulary words. “Piominko: Chickasaw Leader,” by Thomas W. Cowger and Mitch Caver was also introduced. The book outlines Chickasaw leader Piominko’s achievements and impact while recalling the period before, during and after the Revolutionary War from the point of view of the Native people it affected. White Dog Press’ illustrated children’s book “Jack and the Giant,” created by students at the 2016 Ikbi Holisso (Book Creation) Camp was released during the Arts and Culture Awards. “Jack and the Giant” puts a Chickasaw spin on the classic children’s story “Jack and the Beanstalk.” The softcove r ed it ion of “ilimpa’chi’: We’re Gonna Eat! A Chickasaw Cookbook,” by JoAnn Ellis and Vicki Penner was introduced. Recipes, reminiscences and lessons in Chickasaw life are the main ingredients of this book. The app “C is for Chickasaw” was also introduced. This app features elements of Chickasaw history, language and culture in an interactive method and is available for both iOS and Android devices. For more information on the books and other Chickasaw Press publications, please visit www. chickasawpress.com.

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Annual Meeting & Festival 5K and Fun Walk Chickasaw Glenda Galvan was honored with a Chickasaw Historical Society Service award by, from left, Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel and Historical Society vice chairman Wilson Seawright. The award was presented Oct. 5 during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Awards ceremony at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Runners and walkers of all ages participated in the Annual Meeting and Festival 5K and Fun Walk, Saturday, Sept. 30, in Tishomingo, Okla.

Cherokee artist Troy Jackson’s sculpture was named 2017 Southeastern Art Show and Market “Best of Show.” Mr. Jackson was awarded the honor for the sixth consecutive year. Presenting the award are Gov. Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel. The award was presented Oct. 5 during the Chickasaw Nation Arts & Culture Awards ceremony at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

TISHOMINGO, Okla. - More than 80 runners participated in the Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival 5K and Fun Walk, Saturday, Sept. 30. The event was run on Refuge Road in Tishomingo. It was one of the preliminary events for a week packed with activities for the whole family. The overall female winners were, first place Mihaela Popa;

second place Josylyn Stumblingbear; and third place Yadira Barbosa. The overall male winners were, first place Josh Stewart; second place Logan Blackburn; and third place James Monroe. The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health will host the Skunk Run 1-Mile Fun Walk and 5K, Saturday, Nov. 18, at Winter-

Jacquelyn Sparks

smith Park in Ada. The 1-mile walk begins at 8 a.m., the 5K at 8:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to register, contact Beth Cartwright at (580) 559-0880 or [email protected]. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES

OCTOBER 2017 RESOLUTIONS

CHICKASAW NATION TRIBAL LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Legislature Building Ada, Oklahoma September 15, 2017 AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chairperson David Woerz called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL Members present: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Lisa J. Billy, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Nancy Elliott, Shana Hammond, Toby Perkins, Scott Wood, David Woerz Members absent: Tim Colbert, Steve Woods Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At-Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel Guests present: Rick Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Donald Alexander, Patrick Cravatt, Tony Choate, Donna Scott, Charley L. Russell, Suzanne Russell, Rose Jefferson, Lonie Burris, Doty Case, Jeff Case AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION Invocation was given by Mr. Perkins. AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - August 18, 2017 A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Elliott to approve the minutes of August 18, 2017. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Lisa J. Billy, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Nancy Elliott, Shana Hammond, Toby Perkins, Scott Wood, David Woerz 10 yes votes The motion to approve the minutes of August 18, 2017 carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Linda Briggs General Resolution Number 34-039, Approving an Oil and Gas Lease on Jointly Owned Trust Land in Hughes County in Favor of Silver Creek Oil and Gas, LLC. This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s execution of an oil and gas lease in favor of Silver Creek Oil and Gas, LLC, Irving, Texas. The lease is located in Hughes County, containing 18.70 acres, more or less. A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Billy to approve GR34-039. Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Lisa J. Billy, Linda Briggs, Katie Case, Nancy Elliott, Shana Hammond, Toby Perkins, Scott Wood, David Woerz 10 yes votes The motion to approve GR34-039 carried unanimously. Ms. Briggs concluded her report. AGENDA ITEM #7 NEW BUSINESS (Comments from Citizens) There was no new business to discuss. Chairperson Woerz recognized Ms. Case for her 11 years of service in the Legislature and congratulated her on her retirement. Comments were made by Mrs. Alexander and Ms. Hammond commending her for her kindness, friendship, and her service to the Chickasaw people. AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT The Legislative Session adjourned at 9:08 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Toby Perkins, Secretary Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature Prepared by: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature

General Resolution Number 35-001 Authorization to Acquire Real Property in Johnston County Explanation: This Resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real property for a like-kind exchange (land swap) to facilitate improvement of the Capital Complex in Tishomingo, Johnston County Oklahoma, described as: A tract of land described as proposed Lot 52, Ginger Hills Subdivision, platted but not filed and more particularly described as follows: Being a part of Government Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4) of Section 5, Township 4 South, Range 6 East, Johnston County, Oklahoma; from the Northwest corner of the NE/4 of said Section 5; thence S 0°18’17” E, along the West thereof a distance of 287.86 feet; thence S 84°36’16” E, along the South line of proposed Easy Street a distance of 427.57 feet to the true point of beginning; thence S 84°36’16” E a distance of 110 feet to a point on the West line of a tract of land recorded in Book 99, Page 43; thence S 0°19’14” E along the West line of said tract a distance of 210.82 feet; thence N 84°36’16” W a distance of 110.0 feet; thence N 0°19’14” W a distance of 210.82 feet to the point of beginning. Property Location: Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma Use: Acquisition for a Like-kind exchange for Capitol Complex improvement Purpose: Self-determination Presented by: Land Development Committee Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Lisa J. Billy, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Karen Goodnight, Shana Hammond, Lisa Impson, Toby Perkins, Scott Wood, Steve Woods, David Woerz

COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee of the Whole Meeting October 16, 2017 Present: Lisa J. Billy, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Nancy Elliott, Karen Goodnight, Lisa Impson, Toby Perkins, Scott Wood, Steve Woods Absent: Beth Alexander, Connie Barker, Shana Hammond, David Woerz Finance Committee October 16, 2017 Present: Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Toby Perkins, Shana Hammond, Nancy Elliott Absent: Connie Barker, David Woerz Land Development Committee October 16, 2017 Present: Lisa J. Billy, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Steve Woods, Toby Perkins Absent: Beth Alexander, David Woerz

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November 2017

Albert Thurman Hodges

Albert Thurman Hodges passed away Tuesday, September 26 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1942 to Annie (Terrill) and Donnie Hodges. Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by his parents Annie and Donnie Hodges; brothers Richard Bucky Hodges, Gary Hodges and Jimmie Pritchett; and sister Laura Mullican. He is survived by his wife Charlotte, of the home in Ada, Okla.; son Gary D. Hodges II and stepson Kenneth W. Warrick, both of Illinois; grandchildren Sarah K. Hodges and Kyle Eugene Oxford, of Kentucky; brother Claudie and his wife, Kristan, of Idaho; brother Donald Hodges, of Oklahoma City; sisters Gail Hodges, of Inola, Okla., Debbie Wheeler, of Schulter, Okla., Sandie and her husband, Bo, of Hartshorne, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews. Rest in peace, Albert Hodges.

Fred D. Lyda

Fred D. Lyda, of Pauls Valley, Okla., passed away September 20, 2017 in Ada, Okla., at the age of 59. Funeral services were September 26, 2017 at First United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Don Griffin. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Lyda was born July 31, 1958 in Ada, to Louis David and Laura Jane (Greenwood) Lyda. He was raised in Ada and attended school at Byng and was a graduate of Byng High School. Mr. Lyda worked in the oil fields in the 1980s. On June 22, 1986, he and Cathy Roscoe were married in the Pauls Valley First United Methodist Church. Later they moved to make Pauls Valley their home. During that time, for over 23 years, he worked for the Chickasaw Nation where he earned the position of Administrator CHR. He truly was a people person; never meeting a stranger and always willing to help. Most important to him was being with his family. He also had a great passion for the car races. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis David and Laura Jane (Greenwood) Lyda; four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Cathy Lyda, of the home; children, Elijah Scott Lyda, of Duncan, Okla., Kyla Diane Lyda and husband, Jeremy Farris, of Pauls Valley, Kimberly Ann Lyda and husband, Kyle Graves, of Ada; six grandchildren, James Paul Taylor, Dylan Joseph Taylor, Kaiya Mariee Taylor, Xander Matthew Taylor, Kinzley Ann Neal, and Emry Mae Graves; his sister, Maybelle Sellers, of Ada; and four nieces, Bunnie Dew, Haley Hillman, Breanna Hillman, and Camiryn Sellers; son-in-law, Haven Neal and daughter-in-law, Terra Parvin. Condolences may be left at www.stufflebeanfuneralhome. com.

Donald Thomas “Don” McKee

Donald Thomas “Don” McKee, 83, of Ada, Okla., passed away Oct. 10, 2017, at a hospice in Oklahoma City. Services were Oct. 13 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Wells officiating. Internment was in Highland Cemetery in Stonewall, Okla. The Chickasaw Honor Guard conducted military honors. Mr. McKee was born May 4, 1934, in Seminole, Okla., to Cader F. McKee and Hazel Beatrice Byrd McKee. He was the great-grandson of original enrollee Tandy C. Walker. A God-fearing man, he accepted Christ as his personal savior as a young boy. At 17, he enrolled at Southeastern State Teachers’ College (now Southeastern Oklahoma State University) and joined the U.S. Army Active Reserves immediately prior to his 1955 graduation. For almost two years he served as an aircraft mechanic at Simmons Army Air Field at Fort Bragg, N.C., and Camp Gary at San Marcos, Texas. He met Rose Mary Hammer of Honobia, Okla., Dec. 29, 1957. Mr. McKee proposed on their third date. Years later he joked, “I don’t know why I waited so long!” The two married in August 1958. Despite economic downturns early in their marriage, Mr. McKee persevered to meet the needs of his growing family. Active in the church throughout his life he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He helped establish a ladies’ church softball league in Dallas and coached championship teams on which his wife played. He instilled in his children a love for God and an active interest in sports. In 1997 Mr. and Mrs. McKee returned to Honobia following his retirement from the Environmental Protection Agency. Working together they helped build the current Honobia First Baptist Church. Recently he and his wife celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Mr. McKee is survived by his loving wife Rose Mary; a son, Mike McKee and wife, Cynthia, of Pontotoc, Okla.; a daughter, Donna Carlton and husband, William Carlton, Jr., of Southern California; a brother William F. McKee and sister Ruth Ann McKee, both of Ada; and three grandchildren Heaven Ann McKee, Mary Zoe McKee, and Ronnie Michael Hontubby McKee. Bearers were Hunter Rose, Bryson Tuck, John Clawson, Stephen Kinsey and Bradley Carlton. At the request of the family, those who wish may make memorials to the Honobia First Baptist Church, HC 68 Box 405, Honobia, OK 74549.

Fred Thomas Swinney Sr.

Fred Thomas Swinney, Sr., 93, died Oct. 2, 2017 at Tomball, Texas. Graveside service and interment was Oct. 5, 2017 at Rosen-

berg City Cemetery, Rosenberg, Texas with Rev. Larry Newcomer. Mr. Swinney was born Jan. 5, 1924 at Fox, Okla. His Chickasaw ancestry includes original enrollees Thomas Love and Sally Colbert. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Eugene Swinney and Carrie Dillard Swinney; a brother, John Swinney; and a sister Marie Edwards. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Schendel Swinney; daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Glen Cathey; a son Tommy Swinney; grandchildren Kami Wagner and husband Kirk, Kelley Cathey and wife, Melissa and Bo Swinney; great-grandchildren Madison, Grant, Griffin, Noah, Kason, Kassidee, Kyndle and Joshua; nieces and nephews Jimmy Swinney, John Riley Swinney, Darrell Swinney, Diane Daigh, Janice Ward, Richard Schendel, Pam Gossett, Billy Edwards and Tommy Edwards; and numerous other relatives and many friends.

Rickey James Pittman

Rickey James Pittman, 63, was born July 31, 1954, to Sylvesta Pittman and Ethel Worley at Oklahoma City, and departed this life Sept. 24, 2017, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Pittman retired in 2012 after working 26 years at Armstrong World Industries in Stillwater, Okla. He was a proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and he studied the culture, music, art and language. He enjoyed fishing and target shooting. He also enjoyed his Harley back when he was able to ride. He was a devoted husband, father and friend and was the matriarch of the family. He attended Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City. He married the love of his life Deborah Alexander June 29, 1973, and had a daughter Michelle in 1974 and a son Mike in 1977. They lived in the Oklahoma City area 14 years before relocating to Stillwater for five years. They found their home and settled in Perkins, Okla., in 1992. He was preceded in death by his parents Sylvesta Pittman and Ethel Worley. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbi; a daughter Michelle Smith and her husband, Bill, Smith; a son Mike Pittman and his fiancée, Jackie McGlugritch; a brother Ron Morgan; grandsons Michael, Nick and Caleb; granddaughters Karlee and Cayden; and many nieces, nephews and other family members. He enjoyed family gatherings with good food and good times and he would want it to continue in his honor. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. He loved sitting on the deck in his backyard, he loved road trips, hard work and cherished moments with his grandsons Michael and Nick as well as his surrogate grandsons. He was a man of his word and had strong family values that he passed down. At his request there was not a funeral service. There was a private celebration of life for him at their home.

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Dorothy Belle Burris

Dorothy Belle Burris 86, of Madill, Okla., passed away October 17, 2017 at the Brookside Nursing Center in Madill. Services were October 20, 2017 at the Durwood Baptist Church with Sister Kaye Williams officiating the service. Music arranged by the Durwood Baptist Church Choir. Interment will be in the Nelda Cemetery, Nelda, Okla. Mrs. Burris was born July 27, 1931 at Durwood, Okla., to the late Richard Taylor and Rody Lewis Taylor. She was raised in Durwood and later in Ardmore, Okla., where she attended Carter Seminary. She attended the Durwood Baptist Church and enjoyed going to the all-night singings. She loved working puzzles, shopping with the family, tending to her flowers in the garden and watching her grandsons play softball. Her greatest love was spoiling her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Louella Faye; three brothers Amos, Odis and Morris; and two sisters Etta and Helen. She is survived by her children, Bobby Taylor and wife, Marilyn, of Atoka, Okla., Joe Burris, Bonnie Hernandez and husband, Enrique, and Glenda Burris, all of Madill; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister Velma Zamarron, of Ardmore; and several nieces and nephews Casket bearers were James Soto, Tim Ortega, Eulises Hernandez, Torivio Hernandez, Chris Burris and Juan Salas. Honorary bearers were Jager Porter, Enrique Hernandez, Lloyd Austin and Mitchell Lewis.

Laura Mae Watson

Services for Laura Mae Watson, 83, of Ada, Okla., were Oct. 5, 2017 at the Chickasaw Community Center in Ada, with Rev. Osborn Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Boiling Springs Cemetery near Centrahoma. Mrs. Watson passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at a local hospital. She was born December 29, 1933 at Centrahoma to James and Evelyn Byrd Frazier. She attended Goodland Indian Presbyterian Grade School and graduated from Haskell Boarding School in Lawrence, Kan. She attended licensed practical nursing school in Albuquerque, N.M., and surgical technician training at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. She married Joe Simon Watson October, 1958. He preceded her in death December 27, 2000 at Ada. Mrs. Watson was a licensed practical nurse, retiring after 50 years of service. She was a member of the Boiling Springs Indian Meth-

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odist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Simon Watson; son, Jay Loren Watson; parents, James and Evelyn Frazier, and a sister, Mandy Lee Kennedy. She is survived by a daughter, Denise Young and her husband, Jeremy, of Ruidoso, N.M.; a daughter-in-law, Sheila Watson; three grandchildren, Chris Watson, Trevor Watson and Rachel Johnson; a great-granddaughter, TeAta Johnson; three sisters, Kay West, Nina Crossley and Nancy Sinclair; and three brothers, Truman Frazier, Harold Don Frazier and Dennis Frazier; and other close relatives and many friends. Bearers were John David Kennedy, Jimbo Crossley, Chad Smith, Chris Watson, Trevor Watson and Jonah Billy. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, 602 SW 35th, Oklahoma City, OK 73109; or you may contribute to their website at www. umc-oimc.org.

Velma Lee (Underwood) Ross

Velma Lee (Underwood) Ross passed from this life September 21, 2017 in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were September 25, 2017 at Ware’s Chapel, Anadarko, Okla. Interment took place in Memory Lane Cemetery. Mrs. Ross was born February 6, 1935 to Louis and Tresie (Lyda) Underwood in Lawton, Okla. She attended Anadarko High School. She married Thomas Furrel Ross Sr. June 15, 1957 at Wichita Falls, Texas. Mrs. Ross was a cottage mom at Riverside Indian School in Anadarko for seven years. She was a member of Pentecostal Church Of God. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her grandkids. She was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; nine brothers; four sisters; and two daughters Pamela Karels and Deborah Clark; and a great-granddaughter. She is survived by two sons Thomas Ross Jr., of Chickasha, Okla., Wilbur Ross, of Anadarko, Okla.; a daughter Valeria (Jeannie) Ross and husband, John Moyer, of Anadarko; 10 grandchildren Melissa Heddleston and husband, Chris, of Anadarko, Michael Olson and wife, Katrina, of Carnegie, Okla., Sharon Brown and husband, Bryant Jr., of Sayre, Okla., Kimberly Wood and husband, Dalton, Jennifer Ross and Michelle Ross, all of Chickasha, Courtney Ziegenfuss and husband, Elijah, Ben Lupton, Erin Post and husband, William, all of Anadarko, Chad Clark and companion Jade Edwards, of Fort Cobb, Okla.; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister Joyce Vinyard, of Anadarko; two brothers Donald Underwood and companion Pat Smith and Calvin Underwood and wife, Jo, of all of Blanchard, Okla., three sister-in-laws Letafaye Irwinsky, of Oklahoma City, Nelda Ross, of Chickasha and Marjorie Underwood of Disney, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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November 2017

Chickasaw history competition

Chickasaw Children’s Village high school team tops at Challenge Bowl

Two Chickasaw Children’s Village (CCV) teams participated in this year’s challenge bowl. Bottom row from left, middle school team coach Teresa Reeves, Amanda Hurt, Amiea Lewis, Kristina Harjo, Alicianna Titsworth, KC Lewis, and CCV director Sallie Wallace. Middle row from left, high school team coach Ramona Fox, Alysha Mitchell, Karly Hernandez, Takoda Sampson, Lane Cryer, Harley Hayes. Back row, residential manager Quinton Jones..

Can you translate “Palli?” That was the tie-breaker question between the Chickasaw Children’s Village (CCV) high school team and the Terral (OK) Public School team. Harley Hayes, from the CCV, correctly answered the question with the translation “hot, to be hot” and won the Chickasaw History Challenge Bowl. Terral Public School took second place and the Chickasaw Children’s Village middle school team took third. The challenge bowl was Sept. 29sat the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Okla. Nine teams from across Oklahoma, including Norman, Terral, Vanoss, Ada and Colbert participated in the event. The Chickasaw Challenge Bowl was created to educate students about Chickasaw history and culture. The tribe plays a vital role in all communities it serves, so the challenge bowl was developed to teach students about the perseverance of the Chickasaw people and the Chickasaw Nation. “They really are smart stu-

dents. You have to give them credit for remembering all of that,” Chickasaw elder and language judge Virginia Bolen. Several history and culture staffers served as lang uage judges, organizers, moderators and time keepers. Students were asked questions on topics ranging from traditional stories to Chickasaw tribal government, current events and language. At the conclusion, CCV’s high school team was named the overall winner. Team members include Takoda Sampson, KC Lewis, Alysha Mitchell, Harley Hayes and Lane Cryer. CONTRIBUTED BY Taylor Owen, Public Affairs.

Chickasaw Citizen Groups Chickasaw Community Councils Louisiana Chickasaw Citizen Connection Twice per year, Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Connerville Chickasaw Community Council Tony Poe: (580) 421-4994 Every other month, 3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Nation Capitol Region Citizen Connection Quarterly, Washington D.C.

Purcell Chickasaw Community Council Carolee Maxwell: (405) 527-7676 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Nevada Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly, Sundays at 1 p.m. in Henderson

OKC Metro Chickasaw Community Council Linda Clinton: (405) 282-6069 1st Tuesday. Potluck at 6 p.m.; meeting at 6:30 p.m. North Texas Chickasaw Community Council John Atkins: (972) 271-0692 or Sandra Williams: (817) 688-6566 3rd Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Central Texas Chickasaw Community Council Jay Hurst: (512) 784-5281 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m.

New England Chickasaw Citizen Connection Meetings twice per year in Windsor, Connecticut New Mexico Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings, Saturdays in Albuquerque Northern California Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings in Sacramento Northern Pontotoc Chickasaw Citizen Connection Every other month, 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Ozark Chickasaw Citizen Connection Meetings are twice per year in Fayetteville, Arkansas

South Texas Chickasaw Community Council Nancy McLarry: (830) 537-4576 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m.

Pacific NW Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly, Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.

Ada Chickasaw Citizen Connection Monthly, 6:30 p.m.

San Diego Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly, Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Alaska Chickasaw Citizen Connection Meets three times a year in Anchorage

Southern California Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings in Fontana

Ardmore Chickasaw Citizen Connection Every other month, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

St. Louis Chickasaw Citizen Connection Twice per year, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Arizona Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings in Phoenix/Temple area

Texoma Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Bryan County Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings in Durant Colorado Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly, second Saturday, 11:30 a.m.

Tishomingo Chickasaw Citizen Connection Monthly, Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Duncan Chickasaw Citizen Connection Every other month, Saturday, 11:30 a.m.

Tri-State Chickasaw Citizen Connection Meetings twice per year in Newark, New Jersey

East Texas Chickasaw Texas Citizen Connection Quarterly, Sunday, 2 p.m.

Tulsa Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings

Florida Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings in Orlando

Wichita Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly, Third Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Georgia Chickasaw Citizen Connection Quarterly meetings in Atlanta

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