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VOLUME 16 EDITION 11
New Oklahoma
Car Seat Law
Submitted by Bonita Paddyaker/
Comanche Nation Injury Prevention /
Story by Kiley Roberson/Tulsa Kids
Magazine
It’s one of the most terrifying moments. The sound of crunching metal, the smell of brake dust and
the feeling of panic mixed with confusion. If you have ever experienced
a vehicle accident, even a minor one,
your mind was probably flooded with
thoughts. Am I okay? Are they okay?
What happened? In the midst of chaos, hopefully none of your concerns
were for the safety of a child passenger.
Sadly, this isn’t the case for
many of our Oklahoma neighbors.
According to the Safe Kids Coalition,
more than 6,000 Oklahoma children
were involved in crashes in our state
last year. Of those, 607 were seriously injured and 22 were killed.
Heartbreaking stories that,
in some cases, may have had a different outcome had the child been in
a car seat or booster seat. That’s why
Representative Scott Inman (D-Del
City) authored a new Oklahoma law
to keep children safe when they’re on
the go.
“While we are required
to buckle up, we aren’t required to
buckle them up in a way that would
save their lives,” Inman said.
Inman’s bill was signed into
law this summer and takes effect on
November 1, 2015. The new law requires children to be in a rear-facing
car seat until there are 2-years old.
Children younger than 4 years are required to be in a forward-facing car
seat, and those younger than 8-years
old and less than 4’9” tall are required
to be in a full car sear or booster seat.
While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends rearfacing car seats until age 2, it’s never
been the law in Oklahoma...until
now.
“Rear facing for as long as
possible is your child’s best bet in
an accident,” explained Jenny Rollins with Tulsa’s Safe Kids Coalition.
“The neck and spinal cord are still
developing in young children. Rearfacing seats cradle the child through a
crash and distributes the force across
their back, often saving them from
serious spinal injury.”
The fact is, toddlers are not
just small adults; their bodies are still
developing and those developmental
changes make them more vulnerable.
A toddler’s vertebrae are connected
via cartilage rather than ossified
bone. Those pieces of cartilage have
the ability to stretch up to two inches.
Yet only 1/4” stretch is enough to
rupture the spinal column, resulting
in paralysis or death.
It’s a scary reality, but as
parents it’s our responsibility to do
everything we can to keep our kids
safe. Even if that means forcing your
7 year-old into a booster or turning
your toddler back around. The good
news is that if you have a convertible
car seat, it’s an easy switch from front
to back. If you’ve already purchased
a forward-facing seat, you’ll just
need to revert back to your previous
rear-facing seat until your child has
aged out.
If you need help installing
your car seat or just want to have it
checked out, you can contact Tulsa’s
See KIDS, Page 3
Published by the Comanche Nation Public Information Office, Lawton, OK www.comanchenation.com
General Council Says CBC Actions
were Valid by Four Votes
Photos by Paula Karty/News Staff
In a close voting bout, the Comanche Nation General Council gathered Oct. 24 at the tribal headquarters, to
vote on whether the actions of CBC members were within their authority when it suspended Tribal Administrator, Will Owens, Oct. 3. The voting result was 297 yes, and 293 no, making it a hot topic meeting that afternoon.
By Jolene Schonchin/News Staff
The Special General Council Meeting was requested by three
Comanche Business Committee
(CBC) Members, CBC No. 2, Sonya
Nevaquaya, CBC No. 3, Harry Mithlo, and Secretary/Treasurer, Jerry
Tahsequah, who all turned in letters
to Comanche Nation Chairman, Wallace Coffey, October 4, requesting
to have the Special General Council vote whether the actions taken
by CBC members Clyde Narcomey,
CBC No. 4, CBC No. 1, Jonathan Po-
ahway, and Vice Chairwoman, Susan
Cothren, were within their authority,
according to the Comanche Nation
Constitution.
The meeting took place
October 24 at the Comanche Nation
Complex’s Watchetaker Hall.
Doors opened at 10 a.m.,
and by 1:30 p.m., there were at total
of 625 tribal members who registered
through the Comanche Nation Election Board to be counted as a voter. A
quorum was established.
Chairman Coffey gave the
invocation, and called the meeting to
order at 1:37 p.m.
He recapped how the Special General Council meeting came to
be, and told the crowd the only topic
was to vote on whether the members
of the CBC who voted to have Tribal
Administrator, Will Owens, suspended without pay, were within their auSee SPECIAL MEETING, Page 3
Sgt. Nahno-Kerchee Retires from Altoona
Police Department after 36 Years of Service
Altoona Police Department Release
After 36 years at Altoona
Police Department, Sgt. Royal Nahno-Kerchee, is retiring. He has served
the citizens of Altoona, and surrounding communities, with the utmost
professionalism.
He is respected throughout
the state for his knowledge and experience in law enforcement and tactical response abilities. In addition to
being a Patrol Sergeant since 1989,
he has served as S.E.R.T. (Suburban
Emergency Response Team) Commander. Sgt. Kerchee was responsible for seven agencies and 45 men.
He served the police department as firearms instructor, armorer,
A.L.I.C.E instructor, Reserve Coordinator, and Active Shooter Response
Instructor.
Sgt. Kerchee plans to spend
time with his wife of 39 years, Terri,
Courtesy Photo
Nahno-Kerchee
his children, Courtney, Adam, Jessica, and Valerie, and his nine grandchildren. He also is looking forward
to dancing in more Pow wow's for the
Comanche and Meskwaki Tribes.
As his retirement was announced on the Social Media network, Facebook, dozens of comments were returned praising his
years on the service.
“Congratulations
Royal,
see you on the 30th...To a great man,
Officer and Friend. The community
will miss your professionalism and a
GREAT Cop! God speed in your retirement,” stated Michael Denison.
“Thank you Royal for being an amazing leader, roll model
and mentor! You will be missed and
it was a pleasure to learn from you.
Good luck and enjoy life to the fullest,” stated Shirley Phinney.
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Fair Pictures
Pages 12-19
November 2015
November's
National Diabetes
Awareness Month
Shines Light on this
National Epidemic
American Diabetes Association
Website
The vision of the American
Diabetes Association is a life free of
diabetes and all of its burdens. Raising awareness of this ever-growing
disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the Association.
American Diabetes Month® (ADM)
is an important element in this effort,
with programs designed to focus the
nation's attention on the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease.
Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:
•
Nearly 30 million children
and adults in the United States have
diabetes.
•
Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes condition in
which blood glucose levels are higher
than normal but are not high enough
for a diagnosis of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is the most
common form of diabetes.
In type 2 diabetes, your body does not
use insulin properly. This is called insulin resistance
. At first, the pancreas makes extra
insulin to make up for it. But, over
time your pancreas isn’t able to keep
up and can’t make enough insulin to
keep your blood glucose levels normal. Type 2 is treated with lifestyle
changes, oral medications (pills), and
insulin
When glucose builds up in
the blood instead of going into cells,
it can cause two problems:
Right away, your cells may be starved
for energy. Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys , nerves or heart.
Some people with type 2
can control their blood glucose with
healthy eating and being active. But,
your doctor may need to also prescribe oral medications or insulin to
help you meet your target blood glucose levels. Type 2 usually gets worse
over time – even if you don’t need
medications at first, you may need to
later on.
Some groups have a higher
risk for developing type 2 diabetes
than others. Type 2 diabetes is more
common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian
Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well
as the aged population.
People with prediabetes are
at increased risk for developing type
2 diabetes and for heart disease and
stroke. Other names for prediabetes
are impaired glucose tolerance and
impaired fasting glucose.X and are at
risk for developing type 2 diabetes a
condition characterized by high blood
glucose levels caused by either a lack
of insulin or the body's inability to
use insulin efficiently.
Type 2 diabetes develops
most often in middle-aged and older adults but can appear in young
people.X. The American Diabetes
Association estimates that the total
national cost of diagnosed diabetes
in the United States is $245 billion.
American Diabetes Month takes
place each November and is a time
to come together as a community to
Stop Diabetes®!
November 2015
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Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative
Life Time Artist
The Comanche Nation News
Honored
OIAC Co-op
Life Time
Artist
Glenna Pekah
A Re-Opening Reception was held Saturday, October 17 at the new location of the Oklahoma Indian Arts &
Crafts Cooperative shop in downtown Anadarko. The board of directors hosted a meet and greet and honored
three Lifetime Artist members-From Left, Donna Tsatoke, Glenna Pekah and Marjorie Sovo.
Story by, Candace Todd/News Staff
Anadarko, Okla., became a turning point on October
17, as the Oklahoma Indian Arts
and Crafts Cooperatives’(OIAC
Co-op). Located at 214 N.W.
2nd Street, in Anadarko, Okla.,
re-opened its doors and the reopening of the The Cooperative
Board of Directors hosted a Meet
and Greet Reception, celebrating
61 years as a 100-percent Indian
Owned and Operated Non-Profit
business, founded in 1955.
Honored were three life
time artists- Marjorie Sovo, Donna Tsatoke and Glenna Pekah.
The reception opened
with a Cedar Ceremony and
prayer for the guest, honorees and
the building itself.
After the Cedar Ceremony Manager, LaVerna Capes,
presented the honorees with a
gift; she spoke about what would
be best to give to these women,
which work with their hands. She
wanted to give them more than a
plaque that represented their lifetime artistic abilities, so the OIAC
board presented Pekah, Sovo, and
Tsatoke, with beautifully beaded
medallion necklaces.
A member from the board
read off the names of the Founding
Members, which included: Cynthia Wermy, Kathryn Wolfe, Gertrude Lefthand, Vivian Stephens,
Rudy Beaver, Ruby Guy, Nettie
Standing, Woesta Lefthand, Corrine Ross, and Angeline Stephens.
The current membership stands at
29 members and 65 member who
have since passed away.
Capes shared with the
guest and family members about
the Indian Arts and Crafts Co-op’s
accomplishments,
“We have 57 ribbons that
we have entered into shows across
the United States and everywhere
we have entered we have taken
ribbons, grand-awards, trophies
and plaques, we have never
pushed ourselves,” said Capes. Capes spoke about the Medallion
Board that still hangs along the
walls.
“This is one of our trophies; It’s a trophy wall, it went
to the World’s Fair. It took a lot of
men and women to do this, that’s
some of the works that we have
worked hard for,” said Capes.
In the coming months a
new wall will be added, show-
casing ribbons and awards, won
throughout the country.
The OIAC Co-op is certified by the Indian Arts and Crafts
Board of the U.S. Department of
the Interior as an American Indian enterprise dealing in genuine American Indian handcrafted
products.
The OIAC Co-op is a
blue ribbon shop, specializing in
Native American crafts and specialty items.
The new hours of operation are Monday thru Friday
9a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 9a.m.
to noon. For more information
contact Manger LaVerna Capes,
at (405) 247-3486.
Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative Medallion Board at the
1967 World Fair “Man and His World”
Courtesy Photo
Netti Standing (Kiowa) former
manager of the (OIAC Co-op),
working on the 800 commissioned,
Native American beaded medallions, for the 1967 World Fair held
in Canada.
Courtesy Photo
LaVerna Capes (Kiowa/Wichita)
manager of the (OIAC Co-op),
working on the 800 commissioned,
Native American beaded medallions, for the 1967 World Fair held
in Canada.
Courtesy Photo
Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Co-op, medallion board placed in the Montreal Biosphere, at the 1967
World Fair, held in Montreal, Canada-Theme “Man and His World.” In 1966 the Oklahoma Indian Arts and
Craft Cooperative was commissioned to assemble 800 beaded medallions for the 1967 World Fair. The (OIAC)
board selected, 16-17 members and were each given a quota. They made over 400 of the 800 requested Native
American beaded medallions that hung in the United State pavilion unit, title The American Spirit.
In Memory of Past Indian Arts and Craft Members
Gene Asnap, Sarah Bread, Ruby
Beaver, Moses Botone, Julius
Ceaser, Rhoda Drywater, Bobby
Dunlap, Sara Grimes, Ruby Guy,
Yvonne Hicks, Bobby Hill, Blossom Houser, Mary InKanish, Art
Lewis, Woesta Lefthand, Homer
Lumpmouth, Ida Lumpmouth,
Myrtle Luther, Paula McDaniels
Jr., Ernest Doyebi, Ardina McAdams, Agnes Oldbear, Leatrice
Pewenofkit, James Querdibitty,
Sophia Rhodes, Corrine Ross,
Milton Sovo, Angeline Stephens,
George Silverhorn, McKinley
Standing, Roberta Tapedo, Lee
Tsatoke Sr., Thomas Tointigh,
Margaret Tahquechi, Murray Tonephote, Robert Thomas, Emily
Weeks, Cynthia Wermy, David
Williams, Netti Standing, Gwendolyn Lewis, Thompson Gouge,
Josephine Parker, Ida Whitethunder, Doris Lumpmouth, Mary
Nowlin, Alice Littleman, Gertrude Lefthand, David Capes Sr.,
Fern Littlecalf, Lutie Gouge, Dennis Tate, “Doc” Tate Navaquaya, Ruby Williams, Rickey D.
Chaddlesone, Alice Chaddlesone,
George Akeen, Melvin Blackman, Matilda Standing, Vivian
Stephens, Clara Washa Silverhorn, Raymond Turtle, Charles
Pebeashy, Robert Holder
Indian Arts and Craft
Current Membership
Ella Akeen, Adam Ceasar, Nelia
Holder, Marjorie Sovo, Kathy
Toehay, Ted Sovo, Deborah Ahdunko, Diana S. Doyebi, Denise
Turtle, Jacqueline Priore, Drusilla
Beartrack, Bruce Ceasar, Leda
Franklin-Kadays, Lamont Sanding, Robin Tieyah, Nettina Haggard, Donna Tsatoke, Wraydell
Beartrack, Virginia Newbreast,
Edith Ware, Laverna Capes, Charlene Holder, Glenna Pekah, Donna Steinberg, Donita Sovo, Gary
McAdams, Patricia Pewo, Rance
Hood, Rupert Nowlin.
Glenna Rochelle Pekah,
Comanche, has been a member
of the Oklahoma Indian Arts and
Crafts Cooperative since 1966.
Pekah has served in all capacities
on the OIAC Co-op board.
Pekah specialized in Native American beadwork and has
been beading since she was fouryears-old. She was taught by her
grandmothers, Mary (Noyobad)
Wahkinney and Minnie (Noyobad) Pewewardy, they were very
influential in teaching her this
skill.
Pekah gives her thanks
to Grandmother’s Wahkinney
and Pewewardy, Board of Directors for the beautiful necklace and
husband, Floyd Pekah.
Marjorie Sovo
Marjorie Sovo, Comanche, has been a member of the
Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts
Cooperative, since 1955. Sovo
has served in all capacities on the
board and has been an advisor
among the members.
Sovo specializes in Native American beaded suede
handbags, loom, medallions and
bustles. She was influence by
her mother Margaret Tahquechi
and other founding OIAC Co-op
members like, Netti Standing and
Angeline Stephens.
Sovo has won several
awards for her work and has received recognition from the
Washington, D.C. National Museum of American Indian.
Donna Tsatoke
Donna Tsatoke, Kiowa, has been a member of
the Oklahoma Indian Arts
and Crafts Cooperative, since
1957. Tsatoke has served on
OIAC boards and has been an
advisor among the members.
Tsatoke is a former
President of the Riverside Indian School Alumni Association, class of 1950.
Tsatoke
specializes
in Vintage Native American
Dolls. Tsatoke dolls have been
showcased in special exhibits,
featuring 36 cloth dolls dressed
in traditional attire of four
Southern Plains Indian tribes.
November 2015
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KIDS
SPECIAL MEETING
Continued from Page 1
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Safe Kids Coalition at (918) 4948256 or on their website for a list of
scheduled car-seat checks.
Tulsa’s Safe Kids Coalition
says when it comes to car-seat safety,
the numbers speak for themselves
• Booster seats have been shown
to reduce the risk of serious injury by 45 percent compared to
seat belts alone for children ages
4 to 8 years old.
• Children should ride in a back
seat until they are at least 3 years
of age.
• Children 2 to 5 years of age using safety belts prematurely are
four times more likely to suffer
a serious head injury in a crash
than those restrained in child
A total of 590 Comanche Tribal Members exercised their right to vote during the October 24 Special General Council Meeting. A total of 35 voters did not vote, according to the Comanche Nation Election Board.
ABOVE: Tribal members, from left, Tina Emhoolah, John Parker, and Eleanor McDaniel exchange words about the actions of the Comanche Business
Committee.
RIGHT: Comanche Nation Election Board President, Sandra Gallegos, explains the Stand Up Vote process to the General Council.
thority, as defined in the Comanche
Nation Constitution.
Some tribal members cried
out within the packed gymnasium
they wanted discuss the actions and
allegations. Others yelled for Comanches to stand up for their rights.
Coffey said the voting will
be by Stand-Up Votes. The Comanche Nation Election Board President,
Sandra Gallegos, explained how the
votes will be counted in groups, and
to have their Voters Wrist Band visible to be counted.
As the Election Board tallied votes, tribal members took the
opportunity to express their questions
and concerns about the financial status of the tribe.
As questions arose about the
suspension of the TA, Susan Cothren
defended her vote, saying her decision to terminate was based on facts.
Other tribal members said the CBC
decision to suspend the TA without
pay was based on rumor, and they
did not have all the facts to make a
solid decision. Others yelled out the
TA was not given Due Process, which
violates his Civil Rights.
The voting results for the
October 24 Special General Council
Meeting were:
•
297 votes Yes- the CBC act-
ed within their authority to suspend
the Tribal Administrator without pay,
according to the Comanche Nation
Constitution.
•
293 votes No- the CBC did
not act within their authority to suspend the Tribal Administrator without pay, according to the Comanche
Nation Constitution.
•
A total of 35 people did not
vote, according to the Comanche Nation Election Board.
The TA will remain suspended without pay.
The meeting was adjourned
at 2:17 p.m.
safety seats or booster seats.
Child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by up to 71 percent for
infants and 54 percent for toddlers (ages 1 to 4.)
• 73 percent of child restraints are
installed or used improperly. Infant seats have the highest percent of critical misuse.
When installed and used
correctly, child safety seats and safety belts can prevent injuries and save
lives. As parents, a lot of the decisions we make are unpopular. We just
have to make the decision that safety
comes first. Car seats aren’t about
comfort, preference or popularity;
they’re about saving lives. And what
could be more important?
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The Comanche Nation Offices Will Be
Closed Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day
and Nov. 26-27 for the
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 2015
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NATION NEWS
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The Comanche Nation News
Programs
COMANCHE HERITAGE RESOURCES
TECHNICIANS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING TRIBAL ARTIFACTS
Story and Photos by Tomah Yeahquo/Comanche Nation PIO Staff
The Reality Program sponsored a Heritage Resource Technicians Training October 6-8 in the Patriot Room of the Comanche Nation
Complex.
A Heritage Resource Technician is an individual who has completed an established Forest Service
training and certification program in
methods and techniques of archaeology and historic preservation utilized within the USDA Forest Service for the National Forest Region
and has met all other requirements to
maintain certification.
“The Comanche Nation
was approached by Gary Parker Sr.;
Parker wanted to see if the Comanche
Nation would take up this project for
a paraprofessional to do archeology
surveys under the supervision of an
archeologist with the forest services”
Woommavovah said.
Woommavovah and Owens
traveled to the Forest Service in Arkansas and Louisiana. They talked to
Velicia Bergstrom and Daniel Cain of
the forest Service; this began a partnership.
The newly certified heritage
Resources Technician for the Comanche Nation are as follow; Vernon
Cable Jr., Jimmy Komardley, Kylie
Parker, Brandon Roughface, Dennis
Pocowatchit, Alex Sage, Frank Gutierrez, Sheldon Pahdocony, Chiinapi
Pahdocony, Gaylon Pahdocony, David Chibitty, Zach Chibitty, Andrew
Weryavah, Marcus Elam, Trenell
Tahdooahnippah, Lance Denio,
Lance Chibitty, Devon Whitewolf,
Marceline Carroll, and Kyle Chibitty.
There will be another training class in
the spring of 2016.
For information contact.
Woommavovah at the Realty office,
580-699-3818.
Chairman
Wallace Coffey
Vice Chairman
Susan Cothren
Secretary/Treasurer
Jerry Tahsequah
Committeeman No. 1
Jonathan Poahway
Committeeman No. 2
Sonya Nevaquaya
Committeeman No. 3
Harry Mithlo
Committeeman No. 4
Clyde Narcomey
Tribal Administrator
William Owens
To contact officials:
Comanche Nation
P.O. Box 908
Lawton, Okla. 73502
Toll Free: (877) 492-4988
Physical Address
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Lawton, OK 73507
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Submitted by Comanche Nation Indian Child Welfare
The Comanche Nation’s
ICW and Children’s Court will be
sponsoring the Comanche Angel
Christmas Project.
The Christmas Angel Tree
will be set up at the Comanche Nation Complex in the lobby of the
Administration building. The project
will run from November 16 to December 16.
ICW encourages everyone
to adopt a Comanche Angel. Support
the department’s endeavor to make
Christmas an enjoyable experience
for all Comanche custody children.
Comanche Nation
Officials
Member of the Society of
Professional
Journalists since 2010
Comanche Angel
Christmas Project
Courtesy Photo
HALLOWEEN WINNER. The Comanche Nation Crimestoppers held
a raffle to win a 70” Visio Television. The dravwing was held Oct. 31 at
the IAM NDN Halloween Teen Dance at the Comanche Nation Complex. Winning the television set was Michael Cooper, left. All proceeds
raised is going to the Comanche Nation Crimestoppers to help build a
porch for the building, and to help with future hund raisers.
Numunuu: Upinakwu To?pu
Comanche: Behind a Shield
By Stacey Heminokeky/News Staff
The Comanche National Museum & Cultural Center
(CNMCC) Proudly Presented Numunuu: Upinakwu To?pu Comanche: Behind a Shield. From 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m. on Thursday September 24
located at the Museum and Cultural
Center.
Comanche: Behind a Shield
is a photographic celebration of Comanche people, both past and present. The exhibition artistically illustrates various aspects of Comanche
culture and features the photographic
works of tribal member, Walter TutsiWai BigBee of Tesuque, N.M. Photographs from the artist’s portfolio was
paired with vintage imagery from the
collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural
History and the National Anthropological Archives.
Tutsi Wai “Always Searching” was born January 31, 1958 into
a family from Oklahoma. Part of his
childhood was spent living in Africa,
circling the globe and he continues to
travel. These experiences contribute
to his open-minded view of Creation.
His strongest influence comes from
his maternal Numunuu (Comanche)
heritage, and his affinity with our
Natural Environment. Tutsi Wai feels
his Photographic skills “Enable me to
be a contemporary story-teller. Modeled by the oral traditions and the ledger drawings of my ancestors, I hope
to contribute to a more accurate understanding of Native Americans and
the gifts of Creation”.
Tutsi Wai approaches his
world with modesty and respect,
which are important elements of his
imagery. His meticulous attention
to detail ensures the aesthetics envisioned for each project. A photographic education from the Rochester Institute of Technology, fourteen
years in a commercial studio, projects with the Smithsonian Institution,
the Institute of American Indian Arts,
Native American editorial assignments and his out-of-doors activities
give him the intuition to achieve his
artistic goals. His patience and background enable him to be a credible
instructor and lecturer. He is also accomplished in traditional arts such
as bows, drums, gourds, fans, beadwork, brain tanning and wardrobe.
Most recently he has become a wild
mustang wrangler.
Although Tutsi Wai is particularly interested in portraying contemporary Native America, exploring
his traditional ancestry and sharing
the beauty of nature, he reaches beyond these themes. He believes that
“Perceptions of Native American
Art must continue to evolve beyond
stereo-types”. In this ever-changing
world Tutsi Wai embraces all forms
of traditional values as well as nontraditional venues to express his inspirations.
“Many wonderful opportunities and experiences have come my
way. Through my art and teaching I
hope to share these gifts.” Said BigBee.
The evening’s Exhibition
was very informative and it turned
out to be a success. The CNMCC
would like to thank everyone who
came out to the event.
November 2015
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Culinary Corner
Comanche Food Distribution Program October Calendar
The Comanche Nation News
Granny Kat’s Pumpkin Roll
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese,
softened
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’s sugar
Directions
Ham with Pineapple
Ingredients
1 (12 pound) bone-in ham
1/2 cup whole cloves
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings in
heavy syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped maraschino
cherries
Directions
Prep 20 min./Cook 4 hr./Ready in 4
h 20 min.
1.) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
(160 degrees C).
2.) Place ham in a roasting pan. Score
the rind of the ham with a diamond
pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond. Drain the juice
from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl, and stir in the brown sugar
and lemon-lime soda. Coat the ham
with this mixture. Arrange the pineapple rings over the outside of the
ham. Place a maraschino cherry in
the center of each pineapple ring, and
secure with a toothpick.
3.) Bake uncovered for 4 to 5 hours,
basting frequently with the juices,
until the internal temperature of the
ham is 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
Be sure the meat thermometer is not
touching the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Tip:
Aluminum foil can be used to keep
food moist, cook it evenly, and make
clean-up easier.
Prep 20m/Cook 15m/Ready In 55m
1.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
(190 degrees C). Grease and flour
a 9x13 inch jelly roll pan or cookie
sheet.
2.) In a large bowl, mix together
flour, sugar, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in pumpkin puree,
eggs, and lemon juice. Pour mixture
into prepared pan. Spread the mixture
evenly.
3.) Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
4.) Lay a damp linen towel on the
counter, sprinkle it with confectioner’s sugar, and turn the cake onto
the towel. Carefully roll the towel up
(lengthwise) with the cake in it. Place
the cake-in-towel on a cooling rack
and let it cool for 20 minutes.
5.) Make the icing: In a medium
bowl, blend cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar with a wooden spoon
or electric mixer.
6.) When the cake has cooled 20 minutes, unroll it and spread icing onto it.
Immediately re-roll (not in the towel
this time), and wrap it with plastic
wrap. Keep the cake refrigerated or
freeze it for up to 2 weeks in aluminum foil. Cut the cake in slices just
before serving.
Pork Cutlets with Cranberry
Wine Sauce
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 1/4 cups whole berry cranberry
sauce
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage
leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf
parsley
Directions
Prep 5m/Cook 15m/Read In 20m
1.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
(175 degrees C).
2.) Heat the olive in a large skillet
over medium-high heat. Season the
pork with salt and pepper. Fry in the
oil until browned on each side, 2 to 3
minutes. Transfer the pork to a baking dish, and place in the preheated
oven.
3.) Reduce the heat under the skillet
to medium and add the garlic. Cook
and stir just until fragrant. Stir in
the wine and cranberry sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce
thickens slightly. Stir in the sage and
thyme. Return the pork to the skillet
and turn to coat with the sauce. Place
on plates to serve and garnish with
fresh parsley.
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People, Places & Things Happening
Tribal Youth Receives Special Award from
Professional Basketball Player Kevin Durant
Tribal Member
Selected to
President’s
Honor Roll
Submitted by Family of Kendra Satepauhoodle
Kendra Gayle Satepauhoodle was selected to the President’s
Honor List for the Summer 2015
Semester at Cameron University.
To make the President’s Honor List,
undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time (carrying at least
six hours of classes) and maintain a
straight-A (4.0) average.
Kendra is majoring in Elementary Education and is currently
a Senior at Cameron University. She
is proud member of the Comanche
Tribe and is the daughter of Tammie
(Asepermy) and Kendric Satepauhoodle of Apache, Okla.
Congratulations
Kendra,
your family is very proud of you!
Courtesy photo
Tribal youth Will Smith along with ProCamp World Wide representative
and Professional Basketball player Kevin Durant.
Standing 6 ft., while only
being 11 yrs. old, sometimes has it’s
advantages. Will Smith of Apache
Middle School has experienced some
of the advantages.
Smith plays many different
sports such as; basketball, football,
and he also throws the shot put.
When Smith played 5th
grade basketball he showed signs of
being slow. Smith’s grandparents
decided to enroll him in a basketball camp, to improve his playing
skills. Smith was enrolled in Kevin
Durant’s basketball camp, which was
organized by ProCamp World Wide,
on the OU campus in Norman, Okla.
There were participants from all over
the United Stated and even as far as
Japan.
Smith was in a session with
a estimated 300 kids. The kids were
placed in groups according to the
grades.
Durant worked with all the
groups demonstrating different types
of basketball fundamentals. After
the demonstrations each group was
required to perform the demonstrations. Durant spent time observing
each group, taking time to work on
areas that needed help.
On Aug. 7, the camp awards
were given out to selected recipients.
The recipients were selected from
each court. Each court had a coach,
assistant coach and two individuals
who observed each player. To qualify, each player was observed by their
ability to understand and perceive
instructions, their actions, behavior,
and attitude on the court.
The over all award, which
is given to one participant out of
the whole camp of 300+, was given
to Smith. Kevin Durant along with
the sponsor of ProCamp World Wide
presented the award to Smith.
Smith’s award reads: “Congratulations this certificate is awarded to Will Smith In Recognition of
an Individual who Exemplifies Good
Sportsmanship, Outstanding Work
Ethic, Strong Leadership, and a Team
First Attitude.”
Smith is the son of Lindsay Smith, he is an enrolled member
of the Comanche Nation, and has a
strong heritage. Smith is a direct descendant of Comanche Chief “Ten
Bears,” on his great-grandmother’s
side, Tissecody/Tasso of the Silver
Broach Band, and Marie Atewoftakewa Yellow Fish Parton, (her father
was Scott Yellow Fish). He is also
the great-grandson of Melvin Whitefeather and Katie Keahbone, who is
a direct descendant of Wind Woman
or Tall Woman, who was killed in the
Sand Creek Massacre. She was the
only sister of well known Cheyenne
Chief “Black Kettle.”
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Milestones
Happy Belated Birthday
Jacobi Tenequer October 18
Emanuel Tahhahwah, October 12
Nahmie Banderas, October 12
NaKoa Tahhahwah, October 20
Cassandra Fajardo, October 25.
Happy Birthday
LuLu Paddyaker
Mary Pohocsucut
Angela Rochelle Knox, November 4
Rosalind Asetamy, November 4
Kevin Geimausaddle, November 8
Alex Satepauhoodle, November 9
Anita Johnson, November 9
Charles W. Davis November 9
Will Smith, November 11
Mona Daukei, November 13
Roy Sam Wockmetooah, November 18
Danny Nauni, November 20
Gracie Trogdon, November 21
Charles Kenneth Tahah, November 24
Shannon “Eagleday” Hunter,
November 29
Mariah Wahhahrockah, November 30
Anniversaries
Kevin & Lou Geimausaddle
Married 21 years~ November 8
Elaine & Terry Geimausaddle
Married 20 years~November 26
Passing
Brenda Gayle Beartrack
March 24, 1953~ September 24, 2015
Ernest Sam Ross
February 24, 1947~ September 9, 2015
Happy Belated Birthday
Jacobi Tenequer
October 18
Happy Birthday
Steve Gaster
November 4
Happy Birthday
Charles W. Davis
November 9
Happy Birthday
Ronald Monoessy Jr.
November 16
Happy Birthday
Gracie Trogdon
November 21
In Loving Memory
Teresa Barrett
Happy Birthday
Charles Kenneth Tahah
November 24
Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
November 29
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Obituaries
Lawrence Lee Earl
Earl
Lawrence
Lee
Earl
(10/1/1960 - 9/15/2015) On September 15, 2015, Lawrence Lee Earl, son
of Lester Earl and Wanda Ann Earl
(nee Clark), went to be with our ancestors and Joey Ramone.
Funeral Service was October 2, at Comanche Nation Funeral
Home Chapel.
Burial followed at Ft. Sill
National Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral
Home.
He was a proud Comanche
descended from Quanah Parker and
Comanche Jack. Lawrence was born
in El Paso, Texas. Lawrence graduated from Roosevelt High School in
San Antonio, TX and then joined the
Air Force. There he met the mother
of his three sons, Alex-jon, Christopher and Timothy. After leaving the
Air Force in 1983, Earl proceeded to
enjoy life. A fan of B movies and the
Ramones, he could often be heard
quoting Blitzkrieg Bop or Mystery
Science Theater 3000. In his later
years, Earl completed school at Hallmark Institute and proceeded to work
on repairing airliners, including with
Dee Howard in San Antonio, in Roswell, NM and with Boeing in Everett, WA for a time before moving on
to repairing and refinishing furniture
at San Antonio’s Windmill Antiques.
He left work with Windmill to take
care of his father in his last years.
Earl is survived by his
mother: Wanda Earl; siblings: Joe,
Clifford, Leslie and Lynne; his two
sons: Alex-jon and Christopher; two
grandchildren: Luna and Christopher
Jr.; many nephews, nieces, and cousins. He will be missed.
He is preceded in death by
son: Timothy; his father: Lester Earl;
grandparents: Juanita and Clifford
Clark; many aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers: Mark Clark,
Benjamin Clark, Allen Clark, Mike
Clark, Harry Tahsequah and Terry
Tahsequah
Honorary Pallbearers: Louis
Clark and Keith Jones
George Wallace, Jr.
Wallace
George Wallace, Jr. age 92
went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2015 with his family by his
side.
Funeral Service was September 26, at Comanche Nation
Funeral Home Chapel with Robert
Tippeconnie officiating. Burial followed at Deyo Cemetery under the
direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
He was born on July 3, 2015
to George Wallace, Sr. and Margaret
Cheevers Wallace in Lawton, Oklahoma. He married Juanita Gilliland
on May 25, 1943. He was a Proud
member of the Comanche Nation,
was a Comanche Nation Business
Committeeman and worked as the
Comanche Nation Transportation
Director for many years. He retired
from Civil Service after thirty two
years.
He is survived by his wife
Juanita of 72 years of the home; children: James D. Wallace and companion Sandra Austin, San Leon, Tx,
Georgia Ann Wallace Kowena and
Weldon Kowena, Jr. of Flagstaff, AZ,
Jerry Edward Wallace and companion Juanita Hickey of Woodlake, CA,
Linda Susan Allen of Lawton, George
Steven Wallace and wife Donna of
Chattanooga, OK, Nancy Diane Wallace and husband Clifton Poodry of
Bethesda, Maryland; grandchildren:
James Sandon Wallace, Alvin, TX,
Phillip Dane Wallace (deceased),
Michael Todd Kowena, Flagstaff,
AZ, Tanya Wallace, Fresno CA, Ryan
Edward Wallace, Woodlake, CA, Michael Craig Williams, Faxon, OK,
Toy Lynn Brown, Chicago, IL, Colin
Brant Poodry, Bethesda, MD; greatgrandchildren: Ethan James Kowena,
Chase James Wallace, Connor Kevin
Wallace, Cayden Kristofer Wallace,
Jordan Nicole Williams, Matthew
Don Williams, Colton Lee Nichols,
Carson Craig Williams, Maurizio
Noble Brown; numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by
his parents: George Wallace, Sr. and
Margaret Cheevers Wallace; grandparents: Henry Wallace and Otacho
; grandson: Phillip Wallace; sisters:
Ruby Wallace and Dorcas Wallace;
infant: Paul Coleman.
Perry “Bo” Linn Heath
Heath
Perry “Bo” Linn Heath 53
died on September 23, at Utah Regional Valley Medical Center in Provo, Utah.
Memorial Service was October 23, at Post Oak Mennonite
Brethren Church with Rev. Gene
Wilson and Rev. Gary Castelberry
officiating under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Burial
will follow at Post Oak Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
Heath was born on February 27, 1962 in Lawton to Phoebe
and Perry Heath. He graduated with a
Master’s Degree in Education/Counseling from Oklahoma State University. He was a member of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Perry was a member of the Comanche Nation.
He is survived by daughter:
Cassondra Heath Richards of Provo,
Utah; son: Brandon Heath of Stillwater, OK; and their mother: Shelly
Reynolds of Provo, Utah; aunts: Alicia and Gene Wilson of Indiahoma,
and Beverly and Frank Silas of Lawton; uncle: Bernard and Carol Kahrahrah of Geronimo; nieces, nephews
and many friends.
He is preceded in death by
his parents; sister: Carolyn HeathMuller.
Victoria Jean Toahty
Victoria Jean Toahty, 41 of
Willow, Oklahoma went to her heavenly home on October 4, in Lawton.
Funeral service was October 9, at Comanche Nation Funeral
Home in Lawton with Rev. Bill Foote
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Kevin Keith Hendrix
Toahty
officiating.
Prayer Service was October 8, at Comanche Nation Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Freddie
Ticeahkie officiating.
Burial followed at Highland
under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
Toahty was born October
12, 1973 in Lawton to Kitty A. Toahty. She attended school at Indiahoma, Geronimo, Job Corp, SOAR,
and SIPI.
Toahty was a member of the
Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and
also of Pawnee descent. She was the
great great granddaughter of Phoebe Hunt Toahty and the great great
great granddaughter of Pawnee Chief
White Eagle and Wis Sis Che Comanche leader of the Naysee Band.
Toahty was named after Velma Akoneto and Gwen Nauni. She
was a wonderful cook, loved watching OU football, computers, looking at old photographs; she was the
family historian, Facebook, spending
time with her nieces, nephews and
grandchildren.
She is survived by: sister, Gladice Renea Toahty of
Lawton;brother, Charles Tahsequah
of Lawton, two aunts: Carlotta Nowell and Bonita Harjo both of Lawton; uncle: Arnold Apauty, grandpa,
Roy Taylor; great aunts, Marilou
Toahty and Kassandra Toahty; special friend, Ricky Jones. nieces and
nephews: Brooklyn and Grover Johnson, CiLina and Dominique Deloney,
Jurnee Toahty, Allison and Kelly
Steinmeyer,; grandchildren: Angelina Steinmeyer, Killian Steinmeyer:
Kittie Ann Toahty-Johnson, Benjamin Toahty-Johnson, Stormy ToahtyJohnson, Aaliyah Victoria Deloney
She is preceded in death by:
mother, Kittie Ann Toahty; grandparents: Benjamin and Gladys Toahty; beloved friends: Devin Kory
Harragarra, Kathy Tasso.
Marjorie Bird
Marjorie Bird of Indiahoma
went to be with the Lord on October
12, at her home with her family by
her side.
Memorial Service was October 14, at Post Oak Mennonite
Brethren Church in Indiahoma with
Pastor Les Banks officiating.
Bird was born on November
14, 1938 in Merritt, Michigan to Mr.
and Mrs. Glen Carpenter. She grew
up in Merritt, Michigan and graduated from Merritt High School.
She married Charles H. Bird
her husband of 48 years they were
married Butterfield Township, Michigan. She was proud being a military
spouse and loved the military life.
Bird was a member of
the Post Oak Mennonite Brethren
Church in Indiahoma. She enjoyed
cooking, baking, spending time with
her family and friends. She loved to
travel, take road trips and had an adventurous spirt, which included four
wheeling, which she shared with her
family.
She is survived by her
children: Billie Ward of Lake City,
Michigan, Geoffrey Bird of Vail, Arizona, Charles B. Bird of the home,
Jonathon Bird of Temple, Stephanie
and fiancé Eric Farness of Lawton,
Julie Philip of Vail, Arizona; grandchildren: Geoffey, Robert, Britany,
Timothy, Marie, Jimmy, Maicen and
lifelong friend, Rhoda Tate.
She is preceded in death
by: her parents; husband, Charles H.
Bird; eight siblings.
Hendrix
Kevin Keith Hendrix age 54
went to be with the Lord on October
26, with his family by his side.
Funeral Service was October 29, at Watchetaker Hall at Comanche Nation Complex with Wallace Coffey, Lay Person Tina Baker
and Pastor Bill Foote officiating.
Burial followed at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Comanche
Nation Funeral Home.
Prayer Service was October 28, at Comanche Nation Funeral
Home Chapel.
Hendrix was born on September 27, 1961 to Florian Hendrix in
Lawton, Oklahoma. He was an avid
sportsman, loved to play pool, and
watch OU, Thunders, wrestling on
TV. He loved his family and friends.
He was a member of the Comanche
Nation, Caddo Tribe, and affiliated
with Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
He is survived by his wife,
Marilyn of the home; children:
Ashleigh Figueroa-Erickson and
husband Shawn of Tuttle, Amber
Hendrix Lacer and husband Steven
Lacer of Elgin, Keiba Hendrix and
wife Amber of Fletcher, Julie Hendrix of Fletcher and Kelsey Codynah of Lawton, Anthony Steel of
the home, David Steel of Bethany;
grandchildren: Alexander Erickson,
Nicholas Erickson, Keeba Wayne
Lacer, Blakely Hendrix and Lakynn
Hendrix, Addison Steel and Sarah
Daukei, Nero Steel; brother: Billy
Burgess of Lawton; sisters: Sara Jane
Burgess and husband Calvin Kosechata of Lawton, Daisy Burgess and
husband Joshua Kadayso of Lawton;
aunts: Sandra Shico of Lawton; Uncles: Wallace Coffey, Phillip Hendrix,
Jr. and wife Debbie all of Lawton;
Lymon Kionute and Neil Wooster
both of Binger, Forrest Sergeant of
Lawton; special sisters: Susie Hubbard and husband Frank of Lawton,
Carol Martinez and husband George
of Walters; step dad: Earl Burgess,
Jr. of Lawton; sister-in-law’s: Lavonne Winsdor of Fletcher, Anita and
William Curleychief of Cache, Val
Wahkinney of Lawton, Alva Niedo
and husband, Gary of Lawton, Mona
and Chris Davis of Norman, Libby
Daukei Dahmer of Lodi, CA, Edna
Daukei and husband, Lonnie Cooper
of Lawton; brother-in-law: Link and
Ginger Daukei of Seattle, WA, Billy
Daukei and wife Bianca of Lawton,
Roy Yackeyonny of Chickasha; nieces, nephews, cousins: Ryan S. Shico,
Chuck Shino Darrell Cable and Pennah Boys all of Lawton, aunts, and
uncles, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by
his mother: Florian Hendrix; grandson: Jesse Liam Lacer; grandparents:
Phillip J. Hendrix, Sr. and Jane Pennah Hendrix; great grandfather: Fritz
Hendrix; grandparents: Earl Burgess,
Sr. and Daisy Burgess; aunt: Anita
Pennah Campbell, and Rowena Pennah Tselee; uncles: La Verne Pennah,
Vernal Pennah, and Charles J. Shico,
Sr.; cousin: Ruby M. Bigbow; Special friend: Greg McIntosh; motherin-law: Mada L. Daukei.
Iva Geneva Chaat
Iva Geneva Chaat passed
away June 27. Graveside services
were held on July 2, at the Walters
Cemetery with Rev. Videll Yackaschi
officiating. Viewing was held at the
Hart-Wyat Funeral Home.
Chaat was born to Hilda
and Melvin Jones on April 11, 1926
in Cotton County and passed away
Chaat
at the age of 89 with Anna Scott her
caregiver and friend by her side.
Chaat grew up in the Walters
area attending early school at South
Rose Valley in rural Cotton County
and graduated from the Lawton Indian School in 1945. Shortly thereafter
she began her career at Southwestern
Bell and retired early in the 1980’s.
She is survived by her and
daughter-in-law Ted and Kandy Chaat
of Norman and daughter and son-inlaw Kathryn and Tim Huston of N.
Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived
by her grandchildren, Ted Chaat III,
Lindsey Griner and Charles Huston.
Her great-grandchildren are Matt and
Jessika Chaat, Bella Jean and Aubrey
Griner, Chase Huston and Brendan
Chaat.
She was preceded in death
by her parents and brother Sherman
Jones all of Walters.
His Journey's Just
Begun
Don't think of him as gone
awayhis journey's just begun,
life holds so many facetsthis earth is only one. . .
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and
years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he
touched. . .
for nothing loved is ever lostand he was loved so much.
Her Journey's Just
Begun
Don't think of her as gone
awayher journey's just begun,
life holds so many facetsthis earth is only one. . .
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and
years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she
touched. . .
for nothing loved is ever lostand she was loved so much.
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Dear TCNN
Letters to the Editor
Dear TCNN,
My name is Sydney Wahkinney, I am an American Indian
Scholar with a history major and two
minors in political science and Spanish at Oklahoma City University. I am
a member of the Comanche Nation,
along with being part Kiowa. I also
hold the title of being the 2015-16
Miss Indian OCU Princess, and the
Native American Society Treasurer. I
am a senior scheduled to graduate in
May of 2016.
I have studied abroad in
Rome, Italy in May of 2014, where
I studied Ancient Roman history. I
was able to do an internship over the
2014 summer in Washington, D.C.. I
was able to attend George Washington University and was on the George
Washington Native American Political Leadership Program, I interned
for the Department of Interior under
the Self-Governance Agency.
I have a tremendous opportunity this winter to take an educational trip to Cusco, Peru. This trip
would allow me to graduate on time
this May 2016 with the Spanish minor.
Any monetary donation
would be greatly appreciated. The
study abroad opportunity is January
2-23. The cost of the trip is close to
$4000 and unfortunately does not fall
under my scholarship financial needs.
I will be taking two classes while
staying at the university and taking a
trip to Macchu Picchu.
The love and support I have
from all my family and friends has
pushed me to travel the world and
take advantage of the opportunities
Oklahoma City University has offered me. I would greatly appreciate any type of donation to complete
my senior year with an extraordinary
opportunity God has bless me with.
Thank you again for helping me continue this journey of life!!
With much love and thankfulness,
Sydney Wahkinney
EDITOR’S NOTE: Monetary online donations can be given at: https://
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Dear TCNN,
At the beginning of the Comanche Nation Fair, I was given the
task by our then Chairman Wallace
Coffee to come up with something for
the First Fair we were having at
Craterville Park. I at the time was on
the Fair Board Committee. My first
response was to go the elders that
were back in the time of Craterville
Park when the small train ride went
around the outer perimeter of the
park, and the skating rink was in full
use.
We had our traditional dances
there at the park and sold crafts while
we camped. One of the fair events
The late Ed Yellowfish and myself
came up with was the Puh Hee Knon
( Comanche Brush Dance ). It was
done according to the way it was
done when Ed was a young man., and
Richard Bread were the Camp Criers the morning of the Fair. Ed and I
went over every detail of the Dance
and finally decided to give the Brush
Dance to the Comanche Little Ponies
to look after. That was a mistake because not too long after my tenure
ended as an officer of the Comanche
Little Ponies and Ed passed away the
Little Ponies stopped caring for the
Brush Dance.
The other event I am solely
responsible for bringing to The Comanche Fair is the Comanche Nation Spirit Walk. I and I alone came
up with this event for the purpose of
Praying for our Nation and trying to
stop alcoholism that is still having its
toll on our People. Verna Ann, My
cousin had the AA in Cache and so
she assisted in the walk the Morning
of the event and most of her AA participants enjoyed the walk with us.
When the Fair Moved to the Comanche Complex she and Biscuit Mithlo
took over and have Been doing the
Spirit Walk since. I have no animosities to Verna or Biscuit Mithlo
for Their participations. Just the opposite, I implore their participation
and applaud their Persistence. I do
however have mixed feelings toward
the Comanche Nation News for not
placing the title where it belongs.
Wallace Coffee can confirm the beginning founder where it belongs. i
am the founder of the Comanche Nation Spirit Walk, and responsible for
bringing the Brush Dance back to the
Comanche People.
I have spoken
Nah Tekwah, Moneek wee
Jarvis Poahway
Dear TCNN,
All prayers going to Pewo
and Mithlo family. I will pray for
you Lord.
Barbara Cook
Dear TCNN,
My family and I would like
to thank the Grasshoppers; Rard
Baker, Justin Boos, Teresa Brinkman,
Donald Chasenah, and volunteer
Larry Heminokeky for their efforts,
actions, kind words, and most important for cutting our big yard. We really do appreciate everything you all
have done for us.
We would also like to thank
the Comanche Tribe but most importantly we would like to thank and
praise God for everything he has
Blessed us with.
With much love
Marylin Tiger, Samuel Mathews
(Marylin’s Son), and Jodi Miller
(Marylin’s sister).
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Mark
12:30-31
“... and thou shall love
the Lord thy God with
all thy heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all thy
mind, and with all thy
strength: this is the first
commandment. And the
second is like, namely
this, Thou shalt love
thy neighbor as thyself.
There is none other commandment greater than
these.
Translated to the Comanche
Language
“Ünüse’ ü Narümi’a ü
God-ha oyo’rüma ü pihima kamakü hutu’i
tüasü oyo’rüma ü suama, oyo’rüma püma
ü tüsu’atsi’ema tüasü
oyo’rüma ü natsuwima.
Isü tsa’ haya’ükünaahrü
tüni’atsipü. Kwasikürü
tsa’ inihtü. Ü kahtüi’a
ünü nahwa’ikusü kamakü tu’i. Kehe tsa’
atüru tüni’atsipü
sitühüka’wekitü.
-From the Book
Mark-ha Tsaatu Narumu’ipu
(The Gospel of Mark in Comanche and
English
Copyright 1958
You are invited to attend Lawton Indian Baptist Church, 1902 NW Columbia,
Lawton, Okla.
Thursday Service and Sunday Service
6 p.m.
Pastor
David Bane
For a Ride, call (580) 703-3083 or (580) 583-5307
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By Tomah Yeahquo/News Staff
Just when you thought the
Comanche Nation Fair could not get
bigger and better, the 2015 topped last
year attendance records, with a whopping 180,000 visitors., according to
the Comanche Nation Fair Board.
The Comanche Nation Fair
offers free entertainment for the
whole family which consists of Tribal
dances, Children activities, art show,
Tribal hand games, primitive camping, Bull riding events, Parade, cedar ceremony, 1 k fun runs, hot dog
feed, Warrior run, Warrior bike ride,
Comanche hymn singing, Sunday
church service, Sunday Church meal,
3on3 basketball competitions, Golf
tournament, Gaming tournament,
Spirit walk, Horse shoe competition,
Softball Tournament, Fry bread competition, Children’s carnival.
The Comanche tribal veterans who fought for our freedom
were honored daily by raising a tribal
member’s flag each morning to kick
off the daily events.
Flags flown this year were
Edward Yellowfish Sr., Dennis King
Karty, and Samuel “Doc” Pewewardy Jr.
The history of the Comanche’s can be seen throughout this
three day event with their colorful
tribal dress wear, dances, songs &
cultural customs.
This year’s was another record breaking year with 187,000 to
200,000 visitors attending, with 628
registered campers.
The Comanche Nation Fair
Board would like to thank all volunteers, vendors, Comanche Nation
employees and the Event coordinators who thrive for a fun filled, safe,
and enjoyable time for all visitors.
The Mission Statement of
the Comanche Nation Fair is, “To
provide social and cultural events
and activities reflecting Comanche
heritage, community involvement,
and to enrich a diversity of visitors”.
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Thousands Enjoy the Mighty Music and Dazzling
Dancers at CN Fair Powwow
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Kicking off the Weekend with Runs, Bike Rides, and Hymn Singing
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Parade Packed with a Plethora of Participants
2015 PARADE WINNERS
Top Float – IAMNDN
Most Creative – IAMNDN
Top Vehicle New/Old School – Team Jaden with a 1981 Corvette
Horseback – Alexandria m. Unah
Top CN Dept. – CN College
Motorcycle club – Oklahoma Indian Bikers
BALLISTIC BULL RIDING. The bull riding stands were packed, and a few brought their own chairs to the annual Comanche Nation Fair
Bull Riding Event. With a total of 16 entries and Saturday and 17 entries on Sunday, it was Man against Beast in the arena, with Hats Off
Bull Co., which the Comanche Nation owns a portion of, supplying the stock. Winning the Bull Riding this year are: Saturday, Sept. 26,
– Mickey Andrews entered twice and then actually won 1st & 2nd place. Chris McCombs and Nathan Hatcher tied, so they split 3rd & 4th
place. Sunday, Sept. 27, - Kade Alberty won 1st place. Cristiano Figuerdo 2nd place. Ryder May 3rd place. Mathew Birdwell 4th place.
November 2015
3 on 3 Basketball Winners
5-7yrs., First and Second Place
First Place: Dream Weavers
Thatcher Jack; Talib Silverhorn;
Grates Jack.
Second Place: Southwest Bad Boys
Baynard Lookingglass; Angel Clark;
Isaiah Killsfirst; Julian Killsfirst.
10-11 yrs., Boys
First Place: SW Indians (Whites)
Evans Komardly; Michael Murrow;
Victor Satford.
Second Place: SW Indian (Red)
Matthew Tofpi; Simeon Collins; Ian
Taylor
10 - 11 yrs., Girls
First Place: Legacy
Jaysia Tieyah; Alexis Missey; Lilly
Toahty; Kameryn Komardley
14 - 15 yrs., Girls
First Place: Hot Tamales
Jessica Palmer; Hallie Harton; Kimberly Stephens
Second Place: Diamonds
Amiya Tonips Devine; Ky’lan
Seaton; Jameisha Fisher; Kierra
Brown
Second Place: Lady Hoops
Lexi Foreman; Najwa Dobson;
Aleigha Cooper; Kayla Niedo
12- 13 yrs., Boys
First Place: Super Chief
Wallce Wetselline; Sir’Darius Smith;
Donahven Beaver; Chase James
Second Place: Team Jaden
Martavion Austin; Devin Simpson;
Caleb Thompson; Trinity Pewewardy
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Golf Tournament
Flight A
First Place:
Kent Chasenah and Adam Red Elk
Flight A
Second Place:
Raymond Pohpawtchoko and Rick
Komahcheet
Flight A
Third Place:
Matt and Phillip Komalty
Flight B
First Place:
Brandon Smith and Justin Boos
Flight B
Second Place:
Fred Codynah and Marty Seymour
Flight B
Third Place:
Steve Chambers and Rob Cable
Closest to the Pin:
Raymond Wahkinney tied winner
Longest Drive:
Victor Martinez Jr.
14 - 15 yrs., Boys
First Place: Brick Squad
Cy Ulloa; Conner Lee; Caeryn
Wozniuk; Inaivo Watonmonio
Second Place: SW Indians
Dyson Plumly; Jaylen Swift; Caf
Vasquez; Davhon Polite
Closest to the Pin:
Brandon Smith tied winner
16 17 yrs., Boys
First Place: SW Madness #2
Dallas Nolan; Danny Le; KyShawn
Dunkley
Softball Tournment
Second Place: SW Madness #1
Brandon Wahnee; Phillip Archilta;
Kyle Morgan; Zack Zuk
2015 Comanche Nation Fair Champions
Little Sluggers
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Canival, Children's Games, and Fun for Kids
IAMNDN Art Winners
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Crowning the New Comanche Nation Princess
and Comanche Nation Jr. Princess
Outgoing Comanche Nation Princess Director, Clorinda
Tsatoke, right, and Pam Satepauhoodle, work the Comanche
Nation Voting Booth.
Chairman Wallace Coffey, left, presents outgoing Comanche nation Princess, Kelsey Codynah wiht a letter of Appreciation.
Chairman Wallace Coffey presents outgoing Comanche
Nation Jr. Princess,Tristen Wauqua, with a letter of Appreciation.
Outgoing Comanche Nation Kelsey Codynah, pins the banner on the New Comanche Nation Princess, Shelby Mata, Sept. 26 at the Comanche Nation Fair Powwow.
Donnita Sovo is all smiles as she is announced as the new
Comanche Nation Director.
Outgoing Comanche Nation Jr. Princess, Tristen Wauqua, pins the banner on the New
Comanche Nation Jr. Princess, Rebecca Neido.
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Spirit Walk, Music, Good Food, and Lots of Memories Wrap Up
the 2015 Comanche Nation Fair
Celebrating 25 Years
The Comanche Nation Princess Sorority Celebrated 25 years of existence during the Comanche Nation Fair by honoring its founder, and former Comanche Nation Director,
Gaylon Motah. Motah was given a jacket, matching the organization’s shawl design. Being inducted into the Comanche Nation Princess Sorority was outgoing Comanche
Nation Princess, Kelsey Codynah.