VOLUME 13 EDITION 10 Lawton, OK September 2013

SPECIAL SECTION2013 Comanche Nation FairSchedule of Events and other Information

Section 2 of the Newspaper

22nd Annual Comanche Nation FairSeptember 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2013

Comanche Nation ComplexLawton, OklahomaGeneral Information: (580) 492-3384

Comanche Nation Princess

Sareva (Posey) LilesComanche Nation Jr. Princess

Johnetta SilverhornM. C. : Eddie Mahseet & Neil LawheadHead Gourd Dance Singer: Gene Sovo

Head War Dance Singer: Anthony MonoessyVisiting Northern Drum: Pipestone Creek of Canada

Head Man Dancer: Bobby PewoHead Lady Dancer: Opal Gore

A.D.: Larney Silverhorn, Travis Codynah & Freddy BanderasCrowning of the 2013-14 Comanche Nation Princess and Jr. Princess

Co-Host: Friday - Comanche War Dance Society, Comanche Homecoming

Saturday - Tia-piah Society, Comanche Little PoniesSunday - Chasenah Family, Comanche Indian Veterans

Association(Kawaykla Fire Dancers - Friday Night)

A “Old Time War Dance” contest, $1,000 winner take all, sponsored by the Chibitty, Saupitty and Watchetaker Families.

Contest in ALL categories

Drawing for 2009 Cadillac

Scheduled Events:Pow-wow, 3 on 3 Basketball, Bull Riding, Parade, Handgame, Free Carnival, Children’s Games,

49 Laughs Comedy Show, Softball Tournament, 1K Fun Run, Spirit Walk, Teen Dance, Skate Board Competition, Sunday Church Services, Rations, Quilt Show, Art Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Golf Tournament, Peyote Meeting, Comanche Hymn Singing, 4th Annual

Comanche Warrior Run, 2nd Annual Comanche Warrior Bike Ride, Higher Education Silent Auction (All events are FREE and open to the public)

California, Oklahoma

Crawling Toward Internet GamblingDave Palermo/www.gamblingcompli-ance.com

America’s two largest Indi-an casino markets — California and Oklahoma — still face political and legal hurdles that will likely delay, if not prevent, their involvement in Internet gambling, a panel of experts said Aug. 16. Legislative proposals to legalize intrastate online poker in California, where 59 tribes operate 60 casinos, will almost certainly fail to make it out of the state legislature before the end of this year’s session in mid-September, largely due to po-litical infi ghting among politically powerful tribal governments. “Are we going to have any legislation in California this year? No,” Tuari Bigknife, legal counsel for the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay In-dians near San Diego, told attendees of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming As-sociation (OIGA) meeting in Okla-homa City. “I don’t think it’s going to come very quickly,” Bigknife said. “I think the stakeholders and the di-vergent interests that exist out there are going to insist upon it being de-bated and considered for quite a long time.” In Oklahoma, where 33 tribes operate 114 gambling facilities ranging from hotel resorts to truck stops, tribes are faced with a myriad of legal complexities created by fed-eral law and regulatory restrictions within tribal-state regulatory com-pacts. “Indian gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) has to occur on Indian lands,” said Michael McBride, a Tul-sa attorney, and most legal experts believe tribes are precluded from ac-cepted off-reservation wagers. “I’m really concerned about Indian gaming,” McBride said. “I believe IGRA is a real shackle to the advancement of Internet gaming. “We’re going to have to see a change in federal law to get parity for Indian tribes.” The political and legal ob-stacles are signifi cant because the two states combined represent 92 of the 247 Indian governments operat-ing casinos in 28 states. California and Oklahoma generated more than $11bn of the $27.9bn won by tribal casinos na-tionwide in 2012. There are two pending bills in Congress to legalize and regulate different forms of Internet gambling while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he may again pursue legislation. But OIGA attendees were told there is little impetus in Con-gress to legislate online gambling. “There is not enough oxy-gen in the room right now, in the United States Congress, for any is-sue, in my opinion, nevertheless a

Vocational Rehabilitation

Program to hold the 3rd Annual

Disability Awareness Day

On, September 17, the Co-manche Nation Vocational Rehabili-tation program will hold the Third Annual Disability Awareness Day in the Watchetaker Hall at the tribal complex. The day will start with a traditional cedar ceremony at 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. CNVR program par-ticipants as well as Native Americans with disability(s) are welcome to join in. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Program informational booth visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Coffee, drinks and snacks will be available until 10:00 a.m. Speaker presenta-tions will begin at 9:30 a.m. Some of the presenters will include a physician and various pro-grams of the Lawton Indian Hospital. There will be numerous Comanche Nation Programs on site to give out program service information and in-formation about the up-coming Co-manche Nation Fair. Other program participants will include Disability specialists, Home Health care groups and other local community resources. Two CNVRP participants will share their personal experience. Representatives from the State Dept. of Rehabilitative Services will be available to answer information about state rehabilitative services. Other tribal vocational re-habilitation programs have also been invited. Lunch will be served to par-ticipants. Surveys in reference to the needs of the disable will be taken. Door prizes will be held for those in attendance. According to the Comanche Nation VR program director, Char-lotte Niyah McCurtain, it is hopeful that this year’s DAD will be as suc-cessful as the previous years. The public is invited. Call (580) 492-3605/06 for additional in-formation.

Submitted by Comanche Nation Voca-tional Rehabilitation Program Staff

Christian Rock Comes To The Comanche Nation A Christian Rock Concert will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Watchetaker Hall, Oct. 17. The bands per-forming are: The Revolv-ing (fi rst performers), Cha-otic Resemblance (second performers), and Blissed ( main event performers). “Blissed” will be headlining the concert. Blissed is from Ontario Canada, who has been touring with the current, popular band “Skillet,” and has shared the stage with big bands such as “Thou-

“Blissed”

sand Foot Krutch.” Blissed has also had mem-

ber Robert Sweet, drummer of the MTV Christian rock band “Stryper”

as their drummer a few years ago. Their music is more of the 80’s and early 90’s style of hard rock/metal, like Avenged Sev-enfold, Metallica, and Sixx Am. Tickets for the show are $10. They can be purchased at The Salt Cel-lar or from Eva Holt (580) 699-4965. For more infor-mation contact: Eva Holt

(580) 699-4965 or on Facebook un-der Eva Holt.

See INTERNET GAMING, Page 4

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Government

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an over-view of the Aug. 3, 2013 CBC Min-utes, and not the Official Minutes. To obtain a copy of the Official Meeting Minutes, call the Office of the Comanche Nation Chairman, 580-492-3752. The Aug. 3 CBC Meeting was called to order at 10:21 a.m. Co-manche Nation Chairman, Wallace Coffey. Secretary/Treasurer, Gary Tahmahkera, conducted Roll Call. All CBC were present and a quorum was established. Coffey gave the invocation, and entertained a motion to accept the July 6 CBC Meeting Minutes. CBC No. 3, Harry Mithlo, made a motion to accept the minutes. Tahmahkera seconded the motion. The motion car-ried 6/0/1.

Resolutions83-13 A total of 42 applicants veri-fied eligible for membership in the Comanche Nation. CBC No. 2, Sonya Nevaquaya, made a motion to accept the resolution. Vice Chairman, Mike Mack Mahsetky, seconded the mo-tion. The motion carried 6/0/1.84-13 Applicants on the resolu-tion have dual membership, being enrolled with another tribe or have re-ceived benefits from another tribe or, if a minor, parents accepted benefits from another tribe, and is not eligible for membership in the Comanche Nation. CBC No. 4, Jack Codopony, makes a motion to accept the resolu-tion. Mahsetky seconded the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.85-13 Three National Resource Centers have been awarded grants through the Administration of the Ag-ing. Codopony makes a motion to ap-prove the resolution. Mithlo seconds the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.

86-13 Appoint Vickie Sanders as a Comanche Nation Gaming Commis-sioner. Codopony makes a motion to approve the resolution. Mahsetky seconds the motion. The motion car-ried 6/0/1.87-13 Appoint Darren Tahkopher to the Comanche Nation Gaming Review Board. Codopony makes a motion to approve the resolution. Mahsetky seconds the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.88-13 Appoint John Plata, Pat Counts, and Jane Myers to the Co-manche National Museum Board.

Nevaquaya makes a motion to ap-prove the resolution. Mahsetky sec-onds the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.89-13 Appoint Dan Bigbee to the Comanche Nation Gaming Board of Directors. Codopony makes a motion to approve the resolution. Mithlo sec-onds the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.90-13 Appoint Peggy Paddyaker to the Comanche Nation Board of Di-rectors. Mithlo makes a motion to approve the resolution. Codopony seconds the motion. The motion car-

ried 6/0/1.91-13 Appoint Ryan Rivas to the Comanche Enterprises the Board of Directors. Mahsetky makes a motion to approve the resolution. Codopony seconds the motion. The motion car-ried 6/0/1. 92-13 Appoint CBC No. 1, Jona-than Poahway, to the Comanche Enterprises as an Ex Officio, repre-senting the CBC on the board. Ne-vaquaya makes a motion to approve the resolution. Mithlo seconds the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.93-13 Will be discussed the Exec-utive Session, so tribal lawyers could

review the resolution.94-13 Appoint Blanche Wahkin-ney to the Comanche National Mu-seum Board of Directors. Nevaquaya makes a motion to approve the reso-lution. Mahsetky seconds the motion. The motion carried 6/0/1.

Old/New Business Pat Beck of the Great Plains Technology Center presented infor-mation of the Business Incubator Concept Commercialization facility, which will open in the fall of 2014. The Business Incubator is a program that will help entrepreneurs start up a business with the goal of it becoming self sustaining. Chairman spoke about the tribe purchasing the Star House and the 90 acres surrounding it in Cache, Okla. to repair and preserve it. He said it is listed on the State Historical Society’s 10 Moist Endangered List. He added the State Historical Society agreed to give $1 million to help re-pair and restore the house if the Co-manche Nation purchases it. “It is going to take every penny of it to restore the house,” said Coffey, “There is a hole in the roof, and damage inside the home and it may not last much longer.” He added he wants to build a Travel Plaza and a small casino on the property to put Comanche tribal members in the Cache area to work. Mahsetky makes a motion to go into Executive Session. Codo-pony seconds the motion. The motion carries 6/0/1. The artwork made by John-ny Depp was shown at the end of the meeting. Coffey said it is going to be placed at one of the tribal casinos. He invited the CBC and people in the au-dience to take pictures with it.

CBC Appoints New Board Members During August MeetingSotry and Photo by Jolene Schonchin/News Staff

Members of the Comanche Nation Business Committee pose in front of the artwork given to the tribe by honorary member, Johnny Depp during the Aug. 3 meeting. The portrait is painted on tobacco rolling paper. From left: Gary Tahmahkera, Jack Codopony Sr., Wallace Coffey, Mack Mahsetky, Jonathan Poahway, So-nya Nevaquaya, and Harry Mithlo.

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Comanche Nation Offi cials

Chairman Wallace CoffeyVice Chairman

Mike Mack MahsetkySecretary/Treasurer

Gary TahmahkeraCommitteeman No. 1

Jonathan PoahwayCommitteeman No. 2

Sonya NevaquayaCommitteeman No. 3

Harry MithloCommitteeman No. 4

Jack Codopony Sr.

Tribal Administrator Will Owens

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In an effort to meet leaders from Cotton County, the Comanche Nation Business Committee held the evening of August 22 in Walters, Okla. to meet leaders of the county and answer questions they may have about the expansion the Comanche Nation is undertak-ing with the Red River Hotel and Travel plaza in reference to the upcoming county vote on having liquor-by-the-drink. Comanche Nation Gaming CEO, Chas Robbins, spoke about, if passed; the li-quor-by-the-drink would trig-ger economic growth to the county, roughly populated by 6,155 Oklahomans, according to the 2012 Census data. “Currently, all 77 coun-ties can serve liquor by the bot-tle or by the drink,” explained Robbins. “By having the li-quor-by-the-drink option for the county, it would encourage businesses to expand and move to the area, which would mean

more jobs.” Also discussed was how it would increase tourism, rental and restaurant sales in the area. “By having liquor-by-the-drink, it would be more controlled. Bartenders have the right to refuse someone if they indicate the patron is in-toxicated, “added Robbins Another point that was highlighted was how the Li-quor Tax would benefi t the schools in the county. “Eighty percent of the taxes collected form liquor sales would go to schools in the county.” He added the schools in Comanche County were giv-en $144,000 from the Coman-che Nation Casinos from the Liquor Sales Tax. Comanche Nation Chairman told the county lead-ers he would like to see the expansions the tribe is making to benefi t both the Comanche Nation and the communities

in Cotton County. He spoke about future developments to include housing, and a profes-sional race horse track with Quarter Horses and to invite the Professional Bull Riders Association and others to Cot-ton County. “Why not in Cotton County? We have the resourc-es, the atmosphere, and the drive to get it accomplished,” said Coffey. “We want to bring excitement to Southwest Okla-homa, but we cannot do it without your help.” Members of the CBC took the fl oor individually to thank the leaders to the meet-ing, and to ask for their sup-port. County Commission-ers, members of the school board, mayors and city manag-ers and city council members were invited to the event. “Having a hotel in the area would be great,” said Randy Clark, Grandfi eld City

Manager. “When out-of-town family members come visits their families, there is no ho-tel to accommodate them, and they have to go to Burkburnett or Wichita Falls to fi nd a hotel room. And it is the same way when we get our riders and visitor for our annual rodeo. It would benefi t the whole com-munity.” Ron Dinger, Devol Fire Department Chief, asked about the water issue if expansion continues. Coffey said the CBC has been researching a water treatment plant in the Cotton County area. Ed Eschiti, Cot-ton County Commissioner, thanked the Comanche Nation for their help. “We have needs in Cot-ton County,” said Eschiti. “The Comanche Nation cannot solve them all, but I am glad we are building a relationship between the tribe and counties.”

A CONTRIBUTION TO COTTON COUNTY.As a good faith ges-ture, the Comanche Nation donated two Enforcement vehicles to Cot-ton County Sheriff’s Department Aug. 23, to join their fi ght against crime and provide public safety. Walters, Okla., along with Cotton County, is home to several Comanche Nation members. This donation will increase their safety. Pictured from left are Deputy Larry Cassell, Sheriff, Kent Simpson, and Deputy Cody Kinder.

Photo by Paula Karty/News Staff

CBC Reaches Out to Cotton County Leaders

Story and Photos by Jolene Schonchin/News Staff

CBC address the audience attending the Aug. 22 meeting in Walters, Okla., and ready to answer question about the Comanche Red River Hotel, Travel Plaza, and other future endeavors that will bring economic growth to the southwest communities.

Tribal Administrator, Will Owens, visits with Devol Fire Chief, Ron Dinger, prior to the meeting held in Walters at the Cotton Electric Meeting Room.

secondary issue in which [Internet gambling] would probably fall,” said Whit Askew, a lobbyist for the Amer-ican Gaming Association. Jason Giles, executive di-rector at the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), agreed. Still, Giles said tribes are encouraged that poker legislation proposed by Republican Congress-man Joe Barton would cede some tribal regulatory authority to the Na-tional Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), the federal regulatory agen-cy for tribal casinos. “That’s something we’ve asked for, for a number of years,” Giles said. “Frankly we haven’t got-ten that cooperation on the Senate side. But it appears on the House side we might be having some luck.” “The NIGC has been a very diffi cult partner for us at times but also a very good partner and one that we know well,” Bigknife said. “There are some advantages to going down the road with NIGC regulations, but how do we get them up to speed? How do we get anybody up to speed on how we regulate In-ternet gaming?” It’s such a different animal.” The lack of federal legisla-tion leaves online wagering to the states, creating what Askew called a “patchwork” of regulations. Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware have al-ready legalized online gambling. The lack of regulatory uni-formity creates diffi culty for tribes in states that lack the population liquidi-ty to create a sustainable online poker business. Many are seeking interstate compacts. Other tribes remain opposed to any legalization of online gam-

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bling. “There seems to be no uni-formity among tribes and tribal orga-nizations,” attorney Richard Grellner told OIGA attendees. In California and elsewhere poker is classifi ed as a Class II game under IGRA and outside the scope of tribal-state compacts which govern casino-style games. But tribes in Oklahoma, New York, Wisconsin, Michigan and Louisiana signed compacts that include poker as a Class III, casino-style game. Meanwhile, there remains debate over whether Oklahoma com-pacts, if not state law, prohibit online poker. “Internet gaming is not spe-cifi cally prohibited by federal law where it’s otherwise legal,” Grellner said. “The governor’s policy position is Internet gaming is not allowed.” Oklahoma offi cials earlier this year shut down a free-play web-site operated by the Cheyenne-Arap-ahoe tribes, claiming it violated the tribal-state compact. The tribes later signed an amended agreement with Governor Mary Fallin allowing them to operate a real-money gambling site restricted to people outside the United States. The state would get 20 percent of the revenue. Panelists said the Chey-enne-Arapahoe agreement may im-pact compact renegotiations for other Oklahoma tribes. But legislative progress in California and the legal-ization of casino gambling in Texas could dramatically alter the political landscape in the Sooner State. In California, tribes and card rooms are pushing for intrastate

poker to capitalize on the 38m popu-lation that is expected to generate the nation’s largest online market. But two politically powerful tribal groups working independently to draft enabling legislation remain at odds over a strategy. Without tribal consensus it does not appear the proposals or a third bill drafted by state Senator Roderick Wright will make it out of Wright’s Government Organization Committee before the end of the year.GOC staff director Art Terzakis said it is “highly unlikely” any of the pro-posals will be taken up for a commit-tee vote before the legislative session ends September 13. Although many observers blame the lack of progress in Califor-

nia on tribal infi ghting, Bigknife said there are a myriad issues that need to be resolved. Balancing the government status of tribes with a newly emerg-ing online industry licensed and regulated by the state can prove prob-lematic. Tribes need to be “very careful and deliberate in thinking about how to shape Internet gaming legislation, because it’s new to us,” Bigknife said. “We want to learn about it, we want to better understand it and we want to talk through all the is-sues and make sure we get legislation done right, not quickly.”

What are the differences between cancers in adults and children? The types of cancers that de-velop in children are often different from the types that develop in adults. Childhood cancers are often the re-sult of DNA changes in cells that take place very early in life, sometimes even before birth. Unlike many can-cers in adults, childhood cancers are not strongly linked to lifestyle or en-vironmental risk factors. There are some excep-tions, but childhood cancers tend to respond better to treatments such as chemotherapy (also called chemo). Children’s bodies also tend to handle chemotherapy better than adults’ bod-ies do. But cancer treatments such as chemo and radiation therapy can cause long-term side effects, so chil-dren who survive cancer need careful attention for the rest of their lives. Since the 1960s, most chil-dren and teens with cancer have been treated at specialized centers designed for them. Being treated in these cen-ters offers the advantage of a team of specialists who know the differences between adult and childhood can-cers, as well as the unique needs of children and teens with cancer. This team usually includes pediatric on-cologists, surgeons, radiation oncolo-gists, pathologists, pediatric oncology nurses, and nurse practitioners. These centers also have psy-chologists, social workers, child life specialists, nutritionists, rehabilita-tion and physical therapists, and edu-cators who can support and educate the entire family. In the United States, most children with cancer are treated at a center that is a member of the Chil-dren’s Oncology Group (COG). All of these centers are associated with a university or children’s hospital. As we have learned more about treating childhood cancer, it has become even more important that treatment be giv-en by experts in this area. What are the key statistics for childhood cancer? Childhood cancers make up less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. About 11,630 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades. Because of major treatment advances in recent decades, more than 80% of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more. Over-all, this is a huge increase since the mid-1970s, when the 5-year survival rate was less than 60%. Still, survival rates vary depending on the type of cancer and other factors. Survival rates for different cancer types are listed in the section, “Surviving child-hood cancer.” Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children younger than 15 years old (after accidents). About 1,310 children are expected to die from cancer in 2013. What are the most common types of childhood cancers? The types of cancers that occur most often in children are dif-ferent from those seen in adults. The most common cancers of children are:• Leukemia• Brain and other nervous sys-tem tumors• Neuroblastoma• Wilms tumor • Lymphoma • Rhabdomyosarcoma• Retinoblastoma• Bone cancer (including os-teosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma) Other types of cancers are rare in children, but they do happen sometimes. In very rare cases, chil-dren may even develop cancers that are much more common in adults.

Leukemia Leukemia, which are can-cers of the bone marrow and blood, are the most common childhood can-cers. They account for about 34% of all cancers in children. The most common types in children are acute

lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Leukemia may cause bone and joint pain, fatigue, weakness, bleeding, fe-ver, weight loss, and other symptoms. Brain and nervous system tumors Brain and other nervous system tumors are the second most common cancers in children, and make up about 27% of childhood cancers. There are many types of brain tumors, and the treatment and outlook for each is different. Most brain tumors in children start in the lower parts of the brain, such as the cerebellum or brain stem. They can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred or double vision, dizziness, and trouble walking or handling ob-jects. Adults are more likely to devel-op cancers in upper parts of the brain. Spinal cord tumors are less common than brain tumors in both children and adults.

Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma is a form of cancer that starts in early forms of nerve cells found in a developing embryo or fetus. It accounts for about 7% of childhood cancers. This type of cancer occurs in infants and young children. It is rarely found in children older than 10. This tumor can start anywhere but is usually in the belly (abdomen) and is noticed as swelling. It can also cause bone pain and fever. For more information see our docu-ment called Neuroblastoma.

Wilms tumor Wilms tumor is a cancer that starts in one, or rarely, both kidneys. It is most often found in children about 3 to 4 years old, and is uncom-mon in children older than age 6. It can show up as a swelling or lump in the belly (abdomen). Sometimes the child might have other symptoms, like fever, pain, nausea, or poor appe-tite. Wilms tumor accounts for about 5% of childhood cancers.

Lymphoma These are cancers that start in certain cells of the immune system called lymphocytes. These cancers most often affect lymph nodes and other lymph tissues, like the tonsils or thymus. They can also affect the bone marrow and other organs, and can cause different symptoms depend-

ing on where the cancer is growing. Lymphomas can cause weight loss, fever, sweats, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin. There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma (sometimes called Hodgkin disease) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Both types can occur in both children and adults. Hodgkin lymphoma ac-counts for about 4% of childhood cancers. It is more common, though, in 2 age groups: early adulthood (age 15 to 40, usually people in their 20s) and late adulthood (after age 55). Hodgkin lymphoma is rare in chil-dren younger than 5 years of age. This type of cancer is very similar in children and adults, including which types of treatment work best. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma also makes up about 4% of childhood cancers. It is more likely to occur in younger children than Hodgkin lym-phoma, but it is still rare in children younger than 3. The most common types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children are different from those in adults. These cancers often grow quickly and require intensive treat-ment, but they also tend to respond better to treatment than most non-Hodgkin lymphomas in adults.

Rhabdomyosarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma starts in cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles. (These are the mus-cles that we control to move parts of our body.) It can happen in the head and neck, groin, belly (abdo-men), pelvis, or in an arm or leg. It may cause pain, swelling (a lump), or both. This is the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma in children. It makes up about 3% of childhood can-cers.

Retinoblastoma Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye. It accounts for about 3% of childhood cancers. It usually oc-curs in children around the age of 2, and is seldom found in children older than 6. Retinoblastomas are usu-ally found because a parent or doctor notices a child’s eye looks unusual. Normally when you shine a light in a child’s eye, the pupil (the dark spot

in the center of the eye) looks red be-cause of the blood in vessels in the back of the eye. In an eye with retino-blastoma, the pupil often looks white or pink. This white glare of the eye may be noticed after a fl ash picture is taken.

Bone cancers Primary bone cancers (can-cers that start in the bones) occur most often in older children and teens, but they can develop at any age. Primary bone cancer is dif-ferent from metastatic bone cancer, which is cancer that started some-where else in the body and has spread to the bone. Metastatic bone cancer is more common than primary bone cancer because many types of cancer (including many cancers in adults) can spread to the bone. Two main types of primary bone

cancers occur in children: Osteosarcoma accounts for about 3% of all new childhood can-cer cases in the United States. It is most common in teens, and usually develops in areas where the bone is growing quickly, such as near the ends of the long bones in the legs or arms. It often causes bone pain that gets worse at night or with activity. It can also cause swelling in the area around the bone. Ewing sarcoma is a less common primary bone cancer, which can also cause bone pain. It is most often found in young teens. The most common places for it to start are the bones in the pelvis, the chest wall (such as the ribs or shoulder blades), or in the middle of the long leg bones. Ewing sarcoma accounts for about 1% of childhood cancers.

How are childhood cancers treated?

Treatments are chosen for childhood cancers based mainly on the type and stage (extent) of the can-cer. Treatment options may include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and/or other types of treat-ment. In many cases, more than one of these treatments is used. There are exceptions, but childhood cancers usually respond well to chemotherapy because they tend to be cancers that grow fast. (Most forms of chemotherapy affect

cells that are growing quickly.) Chil-dren’s bodies are also generally better able to recover from higher doses of chemotherapy than are adults’ bod-ies. Using more intensive treatments gives doctors a better chance of treat-ing the cancer effectively, but it can also lead to more short- and long-term side effects. Doctors do their best to balance the need for intensive treatment with the desire to limit side effects as much as possible.

The cancer treatment team Children with cancer and their families have special needs that can be best met at children’s can-cer centers. Treatment of childhood cancer in specialized centers is co-ordinated by a team of experts who know the differences between adult and childhood cancers, as well as the unique needs of children with cancer and their families. This team usually includes: Pediatric oncologists: doc-tors who specialize in using medi-cines to treat children with cancerPediatric surgeons: doctors who spe-cialize in performing surgery in chil-dren Radiation oncologists: doc-tors who specialize in using radiation to treat cancer Pediatric oncology nurses: nurses who specialize in caring for children with cancerNurse practitioners and physician assistants: nurses and other profes-sionals who are specially trained and licensed to practice medicine along-side doctors Childhood cancer treatment involves many professionals other than nurses and doctors, too. Chil-dren’s cancer centers have psycholo-gists, social workers, child life spe-cialists, nutritionists, rehabilitation and physical therapists, and educa-tors who can support and care for the entire family.Getting the best treatment possible Treating children is differ-ent from treating adults. It is best for a child to get treatment at a hospital or treatment center where many chil-dren have been treated for cancer. Today, most children with cancer are treated at specialized centers de-signed for children. These children’s cancer centers are often members of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). All of these centers are linked to a university and most are connected with a children’s hospital. Going to a hospital that specializes in treating childhood cancer helps en-sure that a child gets the best avail-able cancer treatment. These centers offer the most up-to-date-treatment by conducting clinical trials (studies of promising new therapies). If your child qualifi es for a clinical trial, you will have to decide whether or not to enter (enroll) the child into it. Older children, who can understand more, usually must also agree to take part in the clinical trial before the parents’ consent is ac-cepted. Clinical trials are one way to get state-of-the- art cancer care for your child. They may be the only way to get access to certain treatments. They are also the only way for doc-tors to learn better methods to treat cancer. Still, they might not be right for every child. Talk to your child’s cancer care team to learn about pos-sible clinical trials for your child, and ask about the pros and cons of enroll-ing in one of them. For more information, go to the website of the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org

A Prayer for Children With Cancer

O lord Jesus, you who died for our sake and took upon all our in-fi rmities on the cross of cavalry, heal these children today who have been ridden with cancer. It is well known that you loved little children. Let that same love permeate through every child sick today with cancer and let your precious blood that was shed on the cross of cavalry heal this children today in the Mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen

September National Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthQuestions about Childhood Cancer are answered by the American Cancer Society

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By Jolene Schonchin/News Staff

Tribal member and childhood cancer survivor, Jaden Austin, visited with Johnny Depp during the 2012 Coman-che Nation Fair.

File Photo

FACT: About 11,630 children in the United States un-der the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2013FACT: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children younger than 15 years old (after accidents).

-American Cancer Society

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MilitaryANOTHER NUMU

PUKUTSI DISCOVERED

There are now 22 known Comanche veterans who have been decorated for Gallantry, Heroism, Valor or who have fought and killed the enemy in Hand to Hand Com-bat. Considering our master listing contains information of 1100 Coman-che veterans who have served in the military these highly decorated vet-erans are few and far between. On July 28, 2013 I received a call from the Comanche Nation Funeral Home requesting the Comanche Indian Veterans Association (CIVA) ren-der Military Funeral Honors for the family of Lawrence V. “Larry” Kas-sanavoid. Following our procedure I requested the deceased veteran’s DD 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Dis-charge) and a photo of him uniform. When reviewing his DD 214 I noted that Kassanavoid was twice decorat-ed for heroism and was also wounded in action. Like the mystical Warrior of old Kassanavoid has earned the honorably title of Numu Pukutsi. Kassanavoid was drafted into the Army on July 15, 1968 and served until July 14, 1970 earning the rank of Specialist 4. He took his Basic Combat and Advanced In-dividual (as a Light Weapons Infan-tryman) Training at Fort Polk, LA. He served Vietnam from January 7, 1969 to January 6, 1970 serving with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 22nd In-fantry, 25th Infantry Division. He suffered shrapnel wounds on March 11, 1969 and was decorated with the Army Commendation medal with/Valor Device on August 29, 1970 and the Bronze Star medal with/Val-or Device on September 29, 1970. His Commendation medal citation reads in part “while established in a night laager position, elements of Company B came in contact with a large enemy force. Immediately, Private Kassanavoid mounted the M-60 machine gun atop his vehicle and began to place devastating fi re on the hostile position. Throughout the battle, Private Kassanavoid, with complete disregard for his own safe-ty, exposed himself to the hail of fi re as he engaged the aggressor force. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success thwart-ness of the mission”. His Bronze Star citation reads in part “while es-tablished in a night laager position, elements of Company B came under intense small arms and a mortar barrage. Immediately, Specialist Kassanavoid, who was in charge of a combat outpost, led his men back within the perimeter and placed ac-curate and effective fi re upon the insurgents. After it was discovered that equipment from the outpost had been left outside the perimeter, Spe-cialist Kassanavoid instantly volun-teered and retrieved it, despite the threat of the insurgents. His valor-ous actions contributed immeasur-ably to the success of the mission.” Upon his return to the states SP4 Kassanavoid completed his mili-tary service with 1st Armored Divi-sion at Fort Hood, TX. SP4 Kassanavoid father was Comanche Code Talker Forrest Kas-sanavoid - his father was also wound-ed in action while serving with the 4th Infantry in Europe during World War II. His brother, Marlon, also served with the Army in Germany during the late 1960’s. His sister, Amaryl-lis Frazier and his 2 children, Nicole Olivares and Skylar Kassanavoid both of Dallas, TX were all unaware of their brother and father’s bravery on the battlefi elds of Vietnam. His awards beside the Bronze Star, Army Commendation and Purple Heart medals include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Nation-al Defense Service medal, the Viet-nam Service medal with/2 Bronze Service Stars, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with/Palm, Vietnam Campaign medal with/1960 Device, the Viet-nam Civil Actions Honor medal, the Marksman Qualifi cation Badge with/

Rifl e Bar, 2 Overseas (Combat) Bars, the Comanche Nation Honorable Service, Combat Service, Wounded Warrior and Gallantry, Heroism, Val-or medallions. On August 1st the CIVA, at their monthly meeting, presented the Comanche Nation medallions to his daughter. About 20 members of the Kassanavoid family were pres-ent during the ceremony. Prior to the presentation the CIVA Auxiliary pro-vided a meal for the family as a ma-jority of them departed back to Dallas after the ceremony. We are extremely proud of SP4 Kassanavoid acts of heroism and bravery on the battlefi eld. His ac-complishments were know to few as we have now added the title of Hero to his resume to go along with his titles of son, father, grandfather and brother. We salute and thank him for his dedicated, faithful and honor-able service to the Republic, the Co-manche Nation and the United States Army as he has upheld the traditions of all as a Soldier and Citizen.

Specialist 4 Lawrence “Larry” Kassanavoid

FATHER AND SON DEPLOYING TO AFGHANISTAN

John Bennett McClung and his son, John Grady McClung, are both scheduled to deploy to Afghani-stan. They are the son and grandson of Jim and Lena Chibitty McClung of Indiahoma. Private First Class John Grady McClung entered the US Army on April 30, 2012 and com-pleted his Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, as a Military Policeman, at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He has since been as-signed with the 984th Military Police

Company at Fort Carson, CO. His deployment date is on/about August 6th. PFC McClung is scheduled for Law Enforcement and Personal Secu-rity Detail at the NATO Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan which is located in the southern part of Afghanistan. The city of Kandahar is the second larg-est city in Afghanistan and is often referred to as the Assassination City of Afghanistan. PFC McClung has earned the National Defense Service medal and Army Service ribbon. He has qualifi ed as Expert with the 9mm pistol and 240 Bravo machine gun as well as a Gunners 1st Class with the SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon). He was presented with a Veterans Gift Bag and Medicine Bag by the Comanche Indian Veterans Associa-tion on July 14 at his father’s home site west of Cache. He is married to the former Jessica Enriquez (the great granddaughter of Code Talker Forrest Kassanavoid) and they have a son, Aiden. Sergeant First Class John Bennett McClung will be on his third combat tour. He served in the US Army from November 1988 to November 1993, the OK Army Na-tional Guard from November 1993 to November 1996 and again from January 2007 to present. SFC Mc-Clung, while in the Army, served at Fort Knox, KY, Fort Stewart, GA, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait. He was a Cannon Fire Di-rection and Fire Support Specialist during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm from December 1990 to August 1991. His second combat tour, to Iraq, was with the 158th Field Artillery (MLRS) from August 2008 to August 2009. He is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in early Oc-tober this year from Fort Bliss, TX. His duties will be as a Radar Opera-tor. His awards include the Combat Action Badge, Army Commenda-tion medal (3), Army Achievement medal (4), Good Conduct medal, Na-tional Defense Service medal with/1 Bronze Service Star, Humanitarian Service medal, Southwest Asia Ser-vice medal with/2 Bronze Service Stars, Iraq Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Service and Expe-ditionary medals, Overseas ribbon with/Numeral 3, Army Service Rib-bon and numerous Oklahoma Army National Guard medals and ribbons. When not on active duty with the National Guard SFC McClung is em-ployed with the Treasurer Lake Job Corps north of Indiahoma. He and his wife, Laurice, have 3 other sons and a daughter.

PFC John G. and SFC John B. McClung

WOUNDED WARRIORS

In the March edition of TCNN an article SCARRED SO OTHERS MAY LIVE FREE list 46 Comanches as having been awarded the Purple Heart. That list has grown to 54 with the edition of 8 more Co-manches who have been wounded in action. After additional research the following veterans omitted were Jacob Wahkinney, Willis Yackeschi, Lawrence Tomah Jr, Wilbur Parker, Clifford Chebahtah Sr, Lamont How-ery, Malcom Taunah and Clifford Otitivo Jr. Wahkinney was wounded, in late August or early September, 1918 during the Battle of the Somme

Photos by Paual Karty/ News Staff

OFF TO WAR, AGAIN!! Sergeant First Class John Bennett McClung prepares to deploy to Afghanistan on his third com-bat tour. McClung is presently serving in the OK Army Nation-al Guard. McClung’s fi rst two combat tours were to Iraq. While serving in Afghanistan McClung will be a Radar Operator. Mc-Clung is the son of Jim and Lena Chibitty McClung of Indiahoma.

River, while serving with the 27th Division during World War I; Yacke-schi was wounded in 1944 while serving with the 4th Infantry Divi-sion as a Code Talker during World War II; Tomah Jr was wounded twice during World War II fi ghting in the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing into Germany with the 45th Infan-try Division; Parker was wounded in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge while serving with the 106th Infantry Division (informa-tion provided by Chuck Choney); Otitivo Jr was wounded in June, 1968 in Vietnam while serving with the 3rd Marine Division and Taunah was wounded in October 1970 from a gunshot wound to the left shoul-der and shrapnel in the right hip and lower leg while serving with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. In the book Indians in the War by Ulian H. Steward he indi-cates that Clifford Chebahtah Sr was wounded on Iwo Jima and Lamont Howery was wounded in Europe – no other details documented.

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People, Places and Things HappeningWermy competes in NAIA Women’s Cross Country Championship

Wermy

Ashlee Wermy is 21 year Comanche tribal member from Cache, OK. She is a full blooded In-dian, ¾ Comanche, ¼ Kiowa. Wermy is currently attend-ing Haskell Indian Nations Universi-ty where she is beginning her Junior year this fall semester 2013. In the Summer of 2013, she was accepted in to Haskell’s School of Business where she will earn her Business Degree and use her educa-tion to benefi t her tribe. Wermy is a member of the Haskell Women’s Cross-County Team. They recently made Haskell History by being the fi rst team in Haskell to win Region-al’s and compete in the NAIA Wo-mens Cross County Championship (Vancouver, Washington) in the fall of 2012. Wermy is the daughter of Harold John Wermy and Beverly Wermy of Cache, the granddaughter of Billy Joe Wermy and Alice Wermy of Cache, and the granddaughter of the late Wilbur Geionety and the late Audrey Pohawpatchoko Geionety of Cache, Okla. Wermy is a very proud Na-tive American and a positive refl ec-tion on the Comanche Tribe. She loves running and promoting fi tness and diabetes awareness . Lets cheer on Ashlee and let her know she has our tribes support in all her endeavors.

Tribal Member Races His Way To The Top

Nickells

Tribal member Daniel Nick-ells has been racing motor cross for last eight years. Nickells has been moving his way up through the ranks of mo-tor cross racing. He has been partici-pating in countless numbers of races in different states/classes, starting when he was four yrs., old. He fi rst competed in the 50cc, 4-6 age group then moving to 50cc, 7-8 age group which moved him up to 65cc, 6-8 and 9-11 age group. He now races in the 85cc, 12-13 age group. Throughout his years of racing, he has endured a lot of hard-ship. Nickells has sustained several injuries from broken wrists, elbow, collar bones and head injuries. Even though these injuries were setbacks for Nickells, he managed to keep his spirits up and he became a 12 time Oklahoma State Champion. Nick-ells is not satisfi ed with what he has accomplished, he has the desire for wanting more, he has his eye on three more championship, which will make him a 15 time Oklahoma State Champion, at the age of 12 yrs. The past two years has been a little ruff and slow, Nickells has been limited to state races and one national race. In last year’s race Nickells fi nished 5th at the Ponca City Nationals. Nickells went on the NMA Grand National Championships of Motor cross, entering six classes, in hopes of bringing home at least a couple titles, Nickells exceeded all expectations and won all six class-es, making him a six time National Champion. In the past years Nickells has brought home 2nds and 3rds and top fi ve fi nishes at the nationals, but

2013 was his breakout year. Nickells would like to thank Team Native Strong for their support. Nickells is the son of Daniel Nickell and Heather RedElk and the grandson of Tina RedElk.

Apauty Wins Big at 2013 Boys 18-under Fast Pitch

Faron Apauty, Jr., of Anadarko was the winning pitcher for the 2013 Boys 18-under Fast Pitch ASA/USA National Champion-ship game held in Mankato, Minne-sota on August 3-4. Apauty is a descendant of the Comanche Nation. He is the son of Faron and Angie Apauty and the grandson of Gladys Walker and Jerry Davis all of Anadarko. A senior at Anadarko High School, Apauty is currently trying out for the Jr. USA National Team. The team is traveling to Whitehorse, Can-ada for the 2014 World's Tournament. Organizers of the 2014 ISF Junior Men's World Softball Cham-pionships kicked off the one-year countdown, August 8, unveiling the event website and launching two community initiatives. The 2014 Championship will be held July 11 to 20 at the Pepsi Softball Centre in Whitehorse, fea-turing teams from across the globe. Whitehorse previously hosted the 2008 Junior Men's World Champion-ship which saw 12 teams take part, including: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Venezuela, Mexico, Argen-tina, South Africa, Denmark, Czech Republic and Botswana, as well as Canada and the United States. Apauty was also offi cially invited to and traveled to the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California in 2012 and

Apauty

STARWALK CONTINUES EIGHTEENTH SEASON AT

COPPER BREAKS

StarWalk, the nationally ac-claimed public astronomy program at Copper Breaks State Park, continues its eighteenth year with “Luna-tics,” on Saturday, September 7, 2013 Par-ticipants will experience a naked-eye exploration of the night sky begin-ning at sunset, around 8:45 p.m., in Big Pond Campground. In addition to the after-dark program, SkyGuide volunteers will

Price On National Championship Team

Price

12 year old, Cambrie Price of Chickasha Middle School partici-pated with her Cheerleading Squad in the National Championship Competi-tion in January. Price’s team won the 1st place title. The team will return in January 2014, in hopes to redeem the 1st place again. Price has been a straight A student since the fi rst grade at Chick-asha Public Schools.

2013 were he attended the USA Jr. Men's National Training Camp. He has also attended a training camp for the team in Salt Lake City, Utah in June of 2012, and fi nally he was one of 31 kids across the nation to be of-fi cially invited to Midland, Michigan for another training/selection camp in July 2013.

offer Sun Fun, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Sun Fun offers the public rare views of our own star, the Sun, through telescopes fi tted with fi lters for safe viewing. Nighttime observing begins after sunset, beginning with a tour of the darkening sky-the original Star-Walk. Presenter John Rudd of Dallas, award-winning amateur astronomer and long-time StarWalk volunteer coordinator, will lead observers on a trip through major constellations, and will introduce the “star-hopping” technique to fi nd stars and other in-teresting objects. After the StarWalk, the pub-lic is invited to view various dark-sky objects through binoculars and tele-scopes with the help of knowledge-able SkyGuides. These volunteers come from throughout Texas and Oklahoma to assist with the StarWalk program through the generous use of their own equipment. The 2013 slate of StarWalks includes one more Saturday presenta-tions set for October 26, 2013, weath-er permitting. Upon entering the park, StarWalk signs will direct visitors to Big Pond Campground and parking. The quarter-mile walk into the ob-serving area is on lighted asphalt, and extra assistance for the handicapped is available from park personnel. “For eighteen years, Copper Breaks has hosted the original and still the best star program in Texo-ma,” said park manager David D. Turner. “Thanks to the dedication and generosity of our volunteers, we can continue to offer this award-winning public event. StarWalk and Sun Fun are continuing Campsite Programs of-fered by Copper Breaks State Park. For more information on park facili-ties or programs, contact the park dai-ly during business hours at (940)839-4331. Copper Breaks State Park is located 13 miles south of Quanah and eight miles north of Crowell on State Highway 6.

EDITOR’S NOTE: By the request of several tribal elders, we are beginning a “Scriptures of the Month” section in TCNN. Please submit your favorite scripture by email: jolenes@coman-chenation.com. We will publish fi ve scriptures each month.

“The Lord Bless You And Keep YouThe Lord Make His Face To Shine Upon You

And Be Gracious unto you.”Numbers 6:24-25--Submitted by Arlene Kemp

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MilestonesHappy Belated Birthday

Ashleigh Mithlo, August 5Leonard Mathis, August 7Norberto Santana, August 7Link “Butch” Daukei, August 9Carol Mithlo, August 10Luis Santana, August 12Rylan James Satoe, August 12Lauren Dalby, August 16Jalene Gutierrez, August 25

Happy Birthday

Kenneth Legend Atetewuthtakewa Red Elk, Jim Earl Yeahquo, September 1Yahkeh Satoe, September 4Glenda Goseyun, September 5Mya Collins, September 6Albert “Hoot” Wermy, September 7Haley Mathis, September 7Kandy Peeler, September 7Misty Red Elk, September 8Robert Gooday, September 9Darci Kerchee, September 10Alex Yellowfi sh, September 11Dan Ratliff, September 13Marcia Hayden, September 14Nathan Lopez, September 14Jason Perea, September 15Sky Bullock, September 15Shila Pewewardy, September 19Jimmy Demarrias Ahdosy, September 20Daniel Nickell Sr., August 22Brantley Kerchee, September 23Billy Joe Wermy, September 25Aundrea Collins, September 26Emily Nami-Joyce Niedo, September 26Shari Geionety, September 26Vernon Griffi n, September 26Jacoub Meech Tahsequah, September 27Chelsea Poafpybitty, September 30Chris Niedo, September 30

Happy Belated BirthdayNorberto Santana Jr.

August 7

Happy Belated BirthdayLuis Santana

August 12

Happy Belated BirthdayRylan James Satoe

August 12

Happy Belated BirthdayJalene Gutierrez

August 25

Happy BirthdayVanessa Butler

Happy BirthdayJim Earl Yeahquo

September 1

Happy BirthdayYahkeh Satoe September 4

Happy BirthdayGlenda Goseyun

September 5

Happy BirthdayMya CollinsSeptember 6

Happy BirthdayHaley Mathis September 7

Happy BirthdayKandy Peeler September 7

Happy BirthdayMisty Red Elk September 8

Happy BirthdayDarci Kerchee September 10

Happy BirthdayBrently Kerchee

September 23

Happy BirthdayAlex Yellowfi sh September 11

Happy BirthdayJimmy D. Ahdosy

September 20

Happy BirthdayBilly Joe Wermy

September 25

Happy Birthday Aundrea Certeza

September 26

Happy BirthdayEmily Nami-Joyce Niedo

September 26

Happy BirthdayJacoub Meech Tahsequah

September 27

In Loving BirthdayMemeory

Janice Totite Pewewardy9/16/1944~2/1/2008

Although you are no lon-ger here with us, you are missed, loved and still in

our hearts.Mom when I drive by the

ballfi eld in your name and see your picture, I

always wave to you.We Love You & Miss

YOUTerri, Wesley, Marquela

& Claudia

Happy AnniversaryFred C. & JanHaury

TiceahkieAugust 26

Married44 years

Happy AnniversaryCharles & Mary Pollard

September 5

Married54 years

Happy AnniversaryChris & Kandy Peeler

September 9

Married25 years

Born: August 6, 20138lbs’ 7oz’ 21 inchesTo: Stacey & Keith

Khylie Yvonne Heminokeky-Gayton

In Loving MemoryMary Pahdocony

6/22/1943~9/16/2011Love and Miss always

Haley & Pat

In Loving Birthday Memeory

“Chicken” Wayne Pahcoddy

September 25

Happy Birthday in Heaven

Don’t Forget to submit milestones for those

Special Loved Ones; Just Married, Anniversaries,

BirthAnnouncements,Birthdays,etc.

Deadline for Augustedition of TCNN 9/15/13

Call: Public Information Offi ce

(580) 492-3386 Email:

candacet@comanchenation.comOr mail to:

Comanche Nation/PIO P.O. Box Box 908 Lawton, OK 73502

Happy BirthdayVernon Griffi n September 26

Happy BirthdayKenneth Legend Red Elk

September 30

September 2013 9 The Comanche Nation News

ObituariesLawrence “Larry”

Vernon Kassanavoid

Kassanavoid

Lawrence “Larry” Vernon Kassanavoid 67 of Indiahoma went to be with the Lord on July 27 with his family by his side. He was born to Forrest Vernon and Marion (Terasaz) Kas-sanavoid on July 3, 1946 in Lawton, Okla. He served in the US Army from July 3 1968 to July 14, 1970. He grew up in the Wichita, Kansas. He later moved to Dallas and graduated from Crozier Tech High School. He enlisted in the US Army where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Army Commendation Medal w/V Device, Bronze Star Medal w/V Device, Republic of Vietnam Cam-paign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and Purple Heart. Grave side Service was held on, July 31 at Post Oak Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Na-tion Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Burton officiating. Prayer Service was held on, July 30, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Kassanavoid is survived by daughter: Nicole Denise and Miguel Olivares of Dallas, TX; son: Skylar Keith Kassanavoid of Dallas, TX; sisters: Amaryllis K. and James Fra-zier of Indiahoma; brother: Marlon Elliot Kassanavoid of Indiahoma; grandchildren: Marissa Monique Kassanavoid and Isaac Miguel Oliva-res both of Dallas; uncle: Raymond Almanza of Indiahoma; former wife: Linda K. Pruitt and son; Michael James Pruitt of Dallas, TX; numer-ous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: Forrest and Marion (Ter-asaz) Kassanavoid; sisters: Janice Sue Terasaz.

Laverna Ann “Pokey” Asenap

Asenap

Laverna Ann “Pokey” Ase-nap went to be with her heaven home on, July 28 in Lawton. Funeral Service was, July 31, at Post Oak Mennonite Brethren Church at Indiahoma with Pastor Leonard Presley officiating. Burial followed at Cache KCA Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Na-tion Funeral Home. Prayer service was on, July 30, at Post Oak Mennonite Brethren Church. Asenap was born on July 12,1949 in Lawton, Oklahoma to La-vada Asenap. She grew up in Cache and attended Cache High School. She was a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and Post Oak Mennonite Brethren. She enjoyed watching T.V., spending

time with her family especially her grandchildren, going to pow wows, cooking fry bread and was an avid OU fan. Asenap is survived by her children: Feliciana Herrera of the home; adopted daughters: Danelle Fultz of Chickasha and Leslie Her-nandez of Lawton; adopted sons: Dale Anderson and Jimmy Tahpay both of Indiahoma; two sisters, Cher-yl Tahpay of Indiahoma and Rhonda Martin of Lawton; three brothers: Clint Tahpay, Tony Tahpay, and Cleveland Tahpay all of Cache; aunt, Marlene James of Cache. Asenap is preceded in death by: her parents, grandparents: Carrie Asenap, Teddie Asenap; sister, Vane-sa Tahpay, aunts and uncles: Barbara and Bill Edmonson Sr., Amydell Ase-nap, Stoney Asenap, Eugene Asenap, Clem Tahah, Asa James Sr.; neph-ews, Ted Asenap and Gene Asenap.

Clarissa Nadine Tosee Hernandez

Hernandez

Clarissa Nadine Tosee Her-nandez 53 of Sterling went to be with the Lord on July 28, in Lawton. Funeral Service was held, August 3, at Sterling Methodist Church of Sterling with Pastor Mi-chael Dye. Burial followed at Ster-ling Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer Service was held on, August 2, at Comanche Nation Fu-neral Home Chapel. Hernandez was born No-vember 29, 1959 to Andrew and Eu-nice (Sovo) Tosee in Sterling, Okla. She attended Draughn’s Business College of Wichita Falls receiving a Secretarial Degree. She worked at Silver Horseshoe Bingo at Tia-Pah Park, Comanche Nation Housing Au-thority. She was presently employed at Comanche Nation Casino. She enjoyed making meat pies, fry bread and Indian dogs at the Apache Rattle Snake festival, International Food Festival, The William Kerchee Me-morial co-ed softball tournament, and the Mithlo Family Feast. She also en-joyed spending time with her family and all her grandchildren and was an avid OSU fan. She was a member of the Sterling United Methodist Church and Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband: Dennis Hernandez of the home; daughters: Sylverstar Conk-lin of Stillwater, Jennifer M. Merritt and companion Chris Dearman of Moore; son: Roscoe Conklin, Jr. of Tennessee; numerous grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Audrey Mithlo of Sterling, Deborah Oldham of Ster-ling, Janet Tosee of Sterling, Donald Tosee I, of Elgin, Teresa Komahcheet of Sterling, William Morgan Tosee, Sr. of Elgin, Frank Tosee of Sterling; adopted brother: Don Gleason; sev-eral aunts, uncles and adopted broth-ers and sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: Andrew and Eu-nice Tosee; maternal grandparents: Moque and Ione Tosee, Ernest and Sallie Sovo; nephews: William Bar-rett Kerchee and Jack Hernandez, II; brother-in-law: Eugene Mithlo, Sr., Don Oldham, Don Bingham, Jack Hernandez; In-laws: Betty Lou Leclair and. Manuel Valdez Hernan-dez, Jack Chisholm, Sr.

Edith Kassanavoid “KaKu” Gordon

Gordon

Edith Kassanavoid “KaKu” Gordon passed away at her home on August 3, surrounded by family and

tion Funeral Home with Pastor John Webb officiating. Burial followed at Post Oak Cemetery under the direc-tion of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer service was held, Au-gust 6, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home.

Lawrence Wayne Cizek

Cizek

Lawrence Wayne Cizek went to his heavenly home on, Au-gust 10. Funeral service was, Au-gust 15, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home with Lay Speaker Tina Baker officiating. Burial followed at Oti-poby Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer service was, August 14, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Cizek was born in Lawton on October 2, 1950 to Mack and Lu-cille (Otipoby) Cizek. He grew up in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. He then attended Vo-Tech learning his masonry skills and also attended Cameron University for three years. Cizek owned a bricklay-ing and masonry construction con-tracting business in Oklahoma City completing four houses a week and subcontracted in the Lawton area. He was a proud member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and he was also of Kiowa descent. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool and spending time with his fam-ily and friends. He is survived by: a brother, William Joseph Cizek II of Tuscon, Arizona; four nephews: Richard Ri-ley Cizek of Geronimo, Michael Cizek of Geronimo, Jess Cizek II of Lawton, David Cizek of Colorado; niece, Audrey Whitefeather of Elgin; two children he helped raise: Ster-ling Ticeahkie and Josie Yarbrough; special cousins and friends: Thomas Narcomey, Clyde Narcomey both of Elgin, Phyllis Narcomey of Ster-ling, Don Poafpybitty, Jr. Ward, Paul Clark, Mike Murrow, many other friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by: parents: Mack and Lucille Cizek, brothers: Jess Cizek, Riley R. Cizek; niece, Leona Cizek Howe; grandpar-ents: Hugh and Annie Otipoby; aunt and uncle: Gladys and Phil Narcom-ey.

Rodney F Lambert

Lambert Rodney F. Lambert, 59 of Sterling went to his heavenly home on, August 16, in Lawton. Funeral service was, Au-gust 21, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Elkins offici-ating. Burial will follow at Sterling Cemetery under the direction of Co-manche Nation Funeral Home. Lambert was born in Law-ton on May 12, 1954 to Otha Odell and Johanna (Bigbow) Lambert Sr.. He grew up in Lawton and attended Cleveland Elementary, Tomlinson Junior High, Eisenhower and Elgin High School. Lambert’s career includes: Patrol Commander at Comanche County Sheriff’s Department for many years, Under Sheriff for Cotton County Sheriff’s Department, Police Officer for Sterling Police Depart-ment. He enjoyed fishing, listen-ing to music, grilling and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Rodney found joy in helping others and always went out of his way to take care of others. Rodney married Regina Leggett on July 1, 1994 in Wichita Falls, Texas and made there home in the Sterling area. He is survived by his: wife, Regina of the home, children and their spouses: Amie Rose and Shane of Lawton, Nathen Lambert and Kristie of Cache, Melissa Wil-liams of Sterling, Shelby Talkington and Jason of Oklahoma City, Bobbie Tahah and Ronnie of Sterling, Bran-don Lambert of Sterling; grandchil-dren: Austin, Alexandria, Shayna, Samantha, Skylar, Baileigh, Ashlyn, Jordan, Jaycee, Jena, Ebin, Silas, Mickayla, Mariah, Hayden, Krista, Luna, and Amber; mother, Johanna Lambert of Lawton; brothers, sis-ters and spouses: Edmond and Jeri Hoosier of Lawton, June and James Rogers of Lawton, Linda and Tony Elkins of Geronimo, Becky Lambert of Lawton, J.R. and Gina Lambert of Euless; uncles: Billy and Betty Big-bow of Indiahoma, James Johnson of Okmulgee, Tommy Johnson of Elgin, Harold Johnson Jr. of Lawton, many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by: father, Otha Odell Lambert, son, Clinton Eugene Landers, grandpar-ents: Bernice Whitewolf and Joe Big-bow, Lizzie Hensley, Maude Blevins Chaat, aunts: Cody Sorrow, Naomi Lyles, Betty Elrod, Edith Reyes.

friends. Gordon was born October 23, 1918, at her family's original al-lotment land west of Indiahoma to Kassanavoid and Terchesy. She at-tended school at Indiahoma, where she learned to speak English. She also went on to take courses at Langston University. During her adult years, she worked as a cook at several different skilled nursing facilities in Lawton and Duncan. Her true passion, how-ever, was being a homemaker and a devoted mother to her children. Gordon was a very proud full blood member of the Coman-che Nation of Oklahoma and Sher-wood Tsotigh UMC. She was a fluent speaker and teacher of her Comanche language. She was a member of the Comanche Language Preservation Committee, and her contributions helped create the Comanche Dic-tionary. She also worked with the committee to produce several lan-guage CDs and DVDs for the youth program. She taught her Comanche language to many and was a great historian of Native American culture. She was a woman of great faith. She was a member of a group that was allowed to examine ancient Native American relics at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. She truly lived and enjoyed her Comanche heritage and loved singing and listening to Comanche hymns. She helped plan and participated in the 1st Annual Shoshone Reunion. She was also a direct descendant of Comanche Chief Tosawi, or Silver Broach. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, collecting photo’s and historic information on her fam-ily, baking, cooking, watching the birds, driving through the refuge, at-tending powwows, playing with her dog Finn, talking Comanche politics with her friends, and most of all, spending time with her great-grand-children. She is survived by two daughters: Beverley Salas and her husband Frank, of Lawton, and Me-lissa Gordon, of the home; a son-in-law, Luis Martinez, of Indiahoma; grandchildren: James Wilson, Robert Meurant and his wife Leslie, Landra Klinekole, Edward Klinekole, Rober-ta Lopez, Richard Martinez and his wife Gina, Michael Martinez, Mica Martinez, Kathryn Sovo and her hus-band TD, Sandra Hernandez and her husband Richard, Angie Grimes and her husband Bill, Anthony Griffith and his wife Tina, Amanda Frickie and her husband Michael, Mark Dan-iel Lee Early, and Lindsay Early; and several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by: her parents, Kassanavoid and Terchesy; grandmother, Wesapoie, three brothers: Sam Kassanavoid, James Kassanavoid and Ray Kas-sanavoid, three sisters: Lucy Kas-sanavoid, Laura Kassanavoid and Lillie Kassanavoid, two husbands: Robert Douglas Komahcheet and Joseph Gordon, two sons: Samual "Buster" Komahcheet, and Ewart Komahcheet, three daughters, Doro-thy Martinez, Brenda Griffith, and April Komahcheet, two granddaugh-ters: Miranda Jean Kahle and Laura Rinaldi; and grandson, Tim Cros-son, a great-granddaughter, Helen Griffith. Funeral service was held, August 7, 2013 at Comanche Na-

God Places Certain People In Our Life For a Reason

By Shelby Exum/Human Resources ManagerIt is with much sadness that the Human Re-sources office informs that Delphine Nel-son, passed away on May 30 around 4:30 a.m.Delphine began employment with the Paw-nee Nation as our Planning Division Di-rector on Nov. 26, 2012.Her education and experience made her a true asset to our organization. She hit the ground running!If there was ever a possibility to clone an employee, Delphine would have been one

of the chosen ones. She worked closely with our administrative team and was always ready and willing to step in and take lead on critical issues and projects.She was a go-getter, no-nonsense, humorous, intelligent, professional business woman to the core. She was a leader, a true role model and mentor to many of us here at the Pawnee Nation and will be greatly, greatly missed! The impact she made in many of our professional lives was a huge one. Learning is a con-tinuous process and I will continue to use the knowledge and experience that I gained from working with such a leader.The following quote is for those of us who understood and enjoyed working with Delphine. In the words of the tough, tenacious, but humorous Delphine, “Off with their heads!We are thankful for Delphine’s service to the Pawnee Nation and we will miss her.“I will always feel blessed to have known Delphine. She was bright, funny and friendly, and determined. We learned a lot from her and I will truly miss her,” said Vi Wills, executive administration assistant.

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2013 COMANCHE NA-TION EXPOSITION PRINCES. Chelsea Lynn Sapcut, 18 years old, is from Apache, Okla. She is a Senior at Apache High School, and is the daugh-ter of Kenneth Ray Capes and Vanessa Sapcut of Apache and Dustin Olson of Parshall, ND. She has two brothers, Chase and Nicholas, and one sister, Gabriella. Her maternal grandparents are Sharon Sapcut-Enriquez and Phil-lip Hendrix Jr. And my paternal grandparents are Rita and the late Lawrence Olson Sr. Her maternal great-grandparents are the late Frank and Marion’s Ahdosy-Sapcut.She is an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, and is a descendent of the Pena-Tuhka “Honey Eater” and Noyukaru “Wanderer” bands. Her Comanche name is “Ya-Wu-Nah” meaning “Standing Hold-ing a Plant”, which belongs to her great grandmother Marion Ahdosy -Sapcut She is the former (CIVA) Comanche Indian Veterans Associations Princess of 2011-12 and a Comanche Little Ponies Princess of 2007-2010. She is also an accomplished in sign-lan-guage, having performed for Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame, the Oklaho-ma Women’s Veterans As-sociation and at numerous other events throughout Oklahoma .

Comanche Nation Casino Host “Comanche Nation Punch Out”

George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah Headlining The Event In A Championship Fight

Comanche Nation Casino will host “Comanche Nation Punch Out,” October 4. The boxing fights are presented and produced by Star Boxing. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7 p.m. Heading the event in a 10-round BA Continental Americas Middleweight Championship is

hometown fighter George “Coman-che Boy” Tahdooahnippah, (31-1-1, 23 KO) from Lawton, Okla. He is battling against Thomas Brown (14-4-1, 8KO) from York, S.C. “We are excited to host “Comanche Boy” once again at our casino,” said Chris Williams, Gener-al Manager of Comanche Nation Ca-

sino. “We have a great relationship with George, and we look forward to him putting on a great show along with several other exciting fights.” “Anytime I fight at home, it is a big fight for me. I love fighting for my people. But this fight, I am coming from suffering my first lost in my boxing career. People ask me, if

I am still going to box or retire, I just laugh. I am a fighter. I love to fight. A loss is part of the game. Experi-ence is what I lacked until my loss. Now I know what it feels like. Now I know I have to work harder, believe more, and most definitely get back up and show that I am back! Watch me!” Comanche Boy George T.

There will be a total of six championship fights and one ama-teur military bout (fight card subject to change). For tickets, please call Comanche Nation Casino (580) 354-2000 or visit the casino, 402 Southeast Interstate Drive, Lawton, Okla., 73501.

Courtesy Photo

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0-11 month girls1. Lily DeAnn French Wetselline – Wichita\Kiowa2. Beranna Gray-- Creek\Kiowa\Cheyenne3. Unknown

0-11 month boys1. Kwintyn Joaquin Gallegos—Comanche\Kiowa2. Anthony Stevens – Caddo\Osage3. Jayce Boyd—Ft. Sill Apache

1-2 year girls1. Jaylee Tsatoke -- Kiowa2. Raylea Kahdehas Coggburn – Osage\Kiowa\Cayuga3. Kinley Longhat—Caddo\Kiowa

1-2 year boys1. Jordan Acosta – Kiowa2. Laziyah Mithlo – Apache3. Kylin Wilson -- Comanche

3-4 year girls1. Aubrey Chaddleson—Wichita2. Kiliah Naconie -- Kiowa3. Trisedy Gabehart -- Kiowa

3-4 year boys1. Mylin Wilson – Comanche2. Ehrin Longhat – Wichita3. Corbin Eldridge – Apache

5 year boys1. Jaylen R. Pherigo -- Kiowa

Chelsea Sapcutt waves to the crowd as she represents the Comanche Nation at the 2013 American Indian Ex-position.

Tomah Yeahquo passes out candy to the children during the parade of the 2013 American Indian Expo-sition.

Raquel Ramos passes out Coman-che Nation Fair posters to the pa-rade crowd inviting everyone to attend the 22nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair.

Laken Tosee, the very first Native American Walters Rodeo Queen, waves to the crowd at the 2013 American Indian Expo.

The Comanche Nation Waterpark was well represented during the 2013 American Indian Exposition.

Adrian and Kindyn Camarena dressed in tribal regalia pose for the camera during the parade of the 2013 American Indian Exposi-tion.

2013 AmericAn indiAn exposition pArAde;Winners of the BeAutiful

BABy contest

Photos by Jolene Schonchin/News Staff

Photos by Paula Karty/News Staff

The 22nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair, held at the headquarters of the Co-manche Nation in Lawton, Okla. is not only a celebration of the culture of the proud Numunu people, but an opportunity for the tribe to give back to the local communities through an array of free events for all to enjoy. Employees of the Comanche Nation donate their weekend to run the fair and all its events, and as the years go by, it is only getting bigger and better. This year’s theme is “Heal-ing the Nation with Traditional Steps.” There are activities for all age groups and interests. This year’s fair will be Sept. 27-29, with some events taking place before the weekend to kick off the celebration. Campers can set up and reg-ister for food rations on the morning of the Sept. 25. The Comanche National Museum will unveil its newest ex-hibition titled “Comanche Code of Honor” highlighting the heroes of the tribe, the Comanche Code Talk-ers of World War II. Runners from all over are invited to participate in the Warrior Run Sept. 26, where each one will take turns running one-mile increments from the tribe’s commu-nity centers in Apache, Okla., Wal-ters, Okla., and Cache, Okla. to the tribal complex to bring awareness to diabetes and choosing a healthy life-style. Traditional Comanche Church hymns will be sung the evening of Sept. 26 at the tribal headquarters. For sports enthusiasts, a line-up of free tournaments fill the weekend, beginning with a Softball Tournament Sept. 27, a One-Mile Fun Run and 3-on-3 Basketball Tourna-ment, both beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 28. A Horse Shoe Tournament will begin at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 and the Bull Buck Out invites brave participants to enter the Ring of Fear and other events, which also begins at 1 p.m. A Cedar Blessing and Spirit Walk starts the day at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 29, and the finals of the Softball Competition will begin that afternoon. Art lovers will have an op-portunity to visit the Comanche Na-tion Art Gallery at the Education Building to view unique displays of art created by members of the tribe. A Quilt Show will also display beau-tifully designed blankets hand made by local seamstresses. Children will also have a fun time all weekend by riding all carnival rides free of charge, and at 4 p.m. Sept. 28, special Children’s Activities will take place, where they will learn about Stranger Danger from the Comanche Nation Law En-forcement and play many games, as well as other activities geared toward the youth. The Comanche Nation Fair Powwow will also be held all week-end. Bring your own chairs and wit-ness the many different songs and dances of the Comanche people. With such a full schedule in such a short time, many wonder how the Comanche Nation Fair began. How the fair began is best told by its originator, Chairman of the Coman-che Nation, Wallace Coffey: “I became chairman in 1991 and I moved home from Denver, Colo. To assume the post. The begin-ning of my term I realized there was a low self-esteem amongst our people. It was evident; people were discour-aged with regard to unemployment, and their well-being. According to our Comanche Constitution, we must improve the environment, the health, the overall well-being of our people. After praying about it for a period of time, the Comanche Fair came to me. I asked my mother, who was living at the time, if she would like to go back to Craterville Park. She said that would be wonderful. I remember be-ing there when I was a kid,” said Cof-fey. The Comanche Nation Fair was held in Craterville Park, on the Ft. Sill Military Base, which is a his-torical site for members of the Co-manche Nation. After Sept. 11, 2001, and the terrorist attacks, the fair was moved to the Comanche Nation Headquarters, where it remains annu-ally. “I didn’t think it would ever be this big. It has come to the point where it has really outdone itself. I think the Comanche people needed it at the time, and they are the ones who I remember;” added Coffey.

2013 COMANCHE NATION FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sept. 21 2 p.m. Comanche Nation Youth Powwow-Comanche Nation Complex

Sept. 23 8 a.m. Comanche Nation Golf Tournament

Sept. 25 8 a.m. Campsite Opens

Dusk Native American Church Peyote Meeting

Sept. 26 8 a.m. Warrior Bicycle Tour begins from Comanche Complex

9 a.m. Comanche Warrior Spirit Run starts from Walters

10 a.m. Comanche Warrior Bicycle begins from Comanche Nation Complex

Food Handlers Class-Watchetaker Hall

12:00 p.m. Vendors Set Up

1:06 p.m. Comanche Nation Museum presents “Comanche Code of Honor” Exhibit

3:00-4:30 p.m. Warrior Spirit Runners finish at Comanche Nation Complex

7 p.m. Comanche Hymn Singing – Watchetaker Hall

Sept. 27 8 a.m. Comanche Indian Veterans Association- Flag Ceremony- flag of Arza Tieyah & Videl Tahdooahnippah

10 a.m. Annual Quilt Show

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Princess Voting

11 a.m. 10th Anniversary of Numunu Teretu Early Childhood Development

12:00 p.m. Carnival Opens

4 p.m.-10 p.m. Art Show opens in the New Conference Room

4 p.m. Brush Dance/Bring in the drum--- Comanche Nation Powwow Grounds

Gourd Dance

Powwow Registration Opens

6 p.m. Supper Break/Retire Flags

7 p.m. Gourd Dance Resumes

8 p.m. Parade In--- Contest in Tiny Tots; Golden Age Men and Women; Special Con-test in honor of Braden and Caden Satepahtaw; Junior Divisions

Sept. 28 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Rations given out at Food Distribution Building

7:15 a.m. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament team check in.

Fun Run Registration

8 a.m. C.I.V.A The flag of Eli Coffey will be flown.

3on3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME TIME

1K Fun Run

8 a.m.-Noon Horse shoe Tournament Registration

8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Voting for Comanche Nation Princesses

9 a.m. Parade Line Up by the Janice Totite Pewewardy Memorial Softball field

Madischi Road Closes

Art Show Opens at Education Building

10:00 am Parade

11 a.m. Birthday Reception for Opal Gore following the parade in Watchetaker Hall 12:00 p.m. Hotdog Feed for Children ONLY

1 p.m. Bull Riding ----- Events at Bull Pen

Horse Shoe Competition, in front of P.I.O. office

2 p.m. Brush Dance/Bring in the drum---Comanche Nation Powwow Grounds

4 p.m. Free Children Activities – North of Education Building

5 p.m. Supper Break/Retire Flag

6 p.m.-8 p.m. 49 Laughs Comedy Show--- Watchetaker Hall

7 p.m. Crowning of the 2013-1014 Comanche Nation Princesses

8 p.m. Parade In ---- Contests in Girls and Boys Teen Divisions; Adult Women; Spe-cial Old Time War Dance sponsored by Chibitty, Saupitty and Watchetaker families

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Teen Dance --- Watchetaker Hall

Sept. 29 7 a.m. Cedar Blessing Ceremony

7:45 a.m. Spirit Walk

8 a.m. C.I.V.A—Flags of Kenneth Komah and Lawrence Paddyaker

9 a.m. Art Show Opens

10 a.m. Sunday Church Services ----- C.N. Complex Gym

Quilt Show Judging in Patriot Room

Noon Free Sunday Meal ----- Watchetaker Hall following Church service

1 p.m. Hand Game Tournament

2 p.m. Quilt Show Awards Announced in Patriot Room

Brush Dance/Gourd Dance ----- C.N. Powwow Grounds

5 p.m. Supper Break/Retire Flags

6 p.m. Gourd Dance

7 p.m. Parade In ----- Powwow Grounds Contests in Men Categories

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2013-2014 Comanche Nation

Princess Candidates

Kimberley De Jesus Maurawe, Hello my name is Kimberley De Jesus, my Indian name is Numu Nivi meaning “Co-manche Beauty”. I am the daughter of Valentin (Tito) & Denise De Jesus of Lawton, Oklahoma. I am Coman-che, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee tribes & Puerto Rican Descent. My Comanche heritage, I am the great, great, great grand-daughter of the late Chieftain Quanah Parker, my great-great Grandmother is the late Katie Monatoboy Parker & Johnnie Parker, A.A. Monetathchi & Martha Wahper Monetathchi, my great grandparents are the late Bertha (Parker) Monetathchi & Edgar Mon-etathchi. My Grand Parents are Penny ( Monetathchi) Beaber & Ron Plum-ley Sr. My great-grandparents on my Otoe & Pawnee side are the late Earl Plumley, Sr., Louella (Carrion) Wil-son, Oliver & Suzette (Primeaux) Plumley. Currently, I represent the Quanah Parker Descendants as their Princess 2012 to present. A recent Graduate of Law-ton High School 2013 with a 4.0 GPA majoring in the Medical Field and to pursue a Doctorate Degree in Pediat-rics a future goal. My minor is The-ater Arts/Vocal Music to continue my singing Career. Currently I am enrolled as a freshman at the University of Oklaho-ma. As a Candidate for the 2013-2014 Comanche Nation Tribal Princess it would be an honor and privilege to serve as your Princess. My goal is to represent the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma and all Native Americans and encourage young people such as myself in ex-pressing their talents and pursue their passion thru singing, dancing, play-ing a musical instrument, comedy, acting, artwork or sports. My grandparents taught me to always be respectful and to listen to the elders with their advise and teaching. With the opportunity to serve as your Comanche Tribal Prin-cess I want to play a major role in our Native Community and let America know we are proud Native Americans that can do many great things as we live in both worlds.

Leadership: Accomplishments Auditioned and was selected for the Chamber Singers of the Uni-versity of Oklahoma 2013-2014 1. Club President of the Law-ton Native American Club 2012-20132. Member of the Lawton High Stepper Dance Team from 2009-20133. Member of the Lawton High Honor Show Choir from 2009-2013Participated in the opening ceremo-nies for the Premiere movie, “Lone Ranger” starring Johnny Depp, June 2013. A model for the professional photographers of Oklahoma April 2012, participated in the Commercial “Its All About Me” at the Comanche

National Museum, selected for the Photo Cover for the Comanche Na-tional Museum 2010 Brochure. Par-ticipated in the 40th annual Eve of nations Celebration fashion Show, Oklahoma University, April 2010, se-lected to sing solos at various fall and spring concerts for Central Jr. High and Lawton High School.1. Walters Service Club Prin-cess 2008-20092. Miss Indian Lawton 2010-20113. Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Princess 2011-20124. Quanah Parker Descendant Princess 2012 to present

Native American Cultural events, singing dates performed:1. Walters Service Club Prin-cess 2008-20092. Miss Indian Lawton 2010-20113. Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Princess 2011-20124. Quanah Parker Descendant Princess 2012 to presentNative American Cultural Events Singing Dates Performed:1. Warriors Blessing Coman-che National Museum (May 2008)2. 50 years of Powwow (Sep-tember 2009)3. Comanche Nation Elders Christman event (December 2009)4. Alive at 25 program Injury Prevention event (December 2009)5. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Celebration (January 2009-2011)6. Global Oklahoma Festival Held at Rose State College (October 2012-2012)7. Native American Heritage Month held at the Oklahoma City Federal Building (November 2010)8. 13th Annual Native Ameri-can Heritage Celebration “Native American Beauty” (November 2010)9. 2012 Miss Indian Oklahoma and Jr Miss Indian Oklahoma Pag-eant held at the Riverwind Casino in Norman (May 2012)10. Ft. Sill Indian School ex-hibit opening (September 2010)11. Cedar Ceremony held at the Comanche National Museum (May 2010)12. The 6th Annual Oklahoma Indian Clinic Dance 201013. Western day in Cache Okla-homa 201014. Dept of Human Services National American Celebration 201015. Red Earth Native American day held at the State Capital (Novem-ber 2011)16. Red Earth 24th, 25th, 26th, & 27th Annual Festival (June 2010-2013)17. The Bison American Icon held at the Comanche Nation Mu-seum (September 2010)18. 2011 Miss, Jr Miss & Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Pageant held in Del City Oklahoma ( March 2010-2011)19. Oklahoma Classics held at the Remington Park Celebration 2011-2012.20. Ft Sill Native American Heritage Month Luncheon (Novem-

2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess and Jr. Princess Will Be Voted on During Fair

ber 2011-2012)21. All Things Comanche (Sep-tember 2012)22. Jim Thorpe Native Ameri-can games held at the Remington Park in Oklahoma City (June 2012)23. National Indian Education Association Cultural feast held at the Oklahoma Historical Society 2012.24. The American Chamber of Commerce Executive Annual Con-ference (June 2013).25. Oklahoma City Indian Hills 63rd Powwow (July 2013).

My performances include singing the National Anthem (Aca-pella), The Lord’s Prayer singing & signing together, God Bless the USA etc: Setting a goal & staying fo-cused is always the best way to en-sure a future with a career & family that will play a major role in our Na-tive Community, all I can do is hope my wishes come true and that I will follow my dreams that will keep me moving forward to a better future. My faith & family keeps me believ-ing that the dreams are there, all you have to do is reach for it. May God Bless Everyone, Uda!

Hannah Grace Long Participant of: Cache J.O.M. 2000-2001; 2001-2002 Comanche War Dance Society- 2002-2011; Comanche War Scouts- 2002-2009; Comanche Man Dance 211-2013

Qualities

Understands her expectations and responsibilities of being a princess.

Knows her responsibilities inside the arena

Loves to travel to different powwows.

Dependable

Knows qualities of being a role model to young children

Sets positive examples

Comanche Nation Princess Goals

Hopes to meet and become friends with many different nations throughout Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.

She would like to be the kind of princess who inspires our youth to be be more involved in our culture and encourage them to strive to excel in whatever they choose to do.

Grace loves going to powwows and hand games, enjoys meeting new people. She loves to be around her parents and family. She is currently a senior at Cache High School. She is ¾ Comanche. Hannah has been dancing since the age of 18 months. The first powwow she ever attended was in Apache, Okla. at the Apache fairgrounds building. She was taught by her great-grandfather the Old Man to dance with her

heart. When she dances she feels that she dances too for all those who cannot. Her hobbies include being with her family, especially her Grandpa, playing hand game with family, attending powwows, and participating in tail dance. She has great respect for veterans.

Goals

To learn and understand the Comanche language.

Graduating high school.

Plans to attend college and taking basic courses before joining the United States Air Force,

To become Comanche Nation Princess

Ancestry

Her mother is full blooded Comanche. Her paternal grandparents are the Carl and the late Carla Tahah Atauvich who are both full blooded Comanches. Her grandfather Carl is the son of Lee Atauvich and Rose Yokesuite. Her grandmother the late Carla Tahah Atauvich is the daughter of Owen Tahah and Sara Tachawiwickah.

Hannah is a descendent of Chiefs:

Wild horse

White wolf

Little Raven

Iron Mountain

Also is descendent of Medicine women:

Mary Poafpybitty (Eagle doctor)

Chappy (Bear medicine)

Sanapia (Eagle doctor)

Comanche Nation Jr. Princess Candidates

Cameille “Tasi” Wetselline

Name Cameille Marie Wetselline Age: 15

Grade in School 10

School attending Eisenhower High School

Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, bowling, going to powwows and hand games, hunting, playing pool and darts, swimming, eating

Goals: to become a respectful and amazing Jr. Princess

Future Plans: to become a profes-sional softball player

Ancestors: My parents are Keith Wet-selline and Frieda Tahchawwickah Wetselline. My sister is Fiona. Mater-

nal grandparents are Ruth Toahty and the Late Benny Loy Toahty; Shirley Kaulity Tahchawwickah Rivera and the late Virgil Tahchawwickah. Pa-ternal grandparents are the late Ken-neth Joe Wetselline and the late Rita “Toads” Augare; the late Henry and Susie Wetselline; the late Frances and Gauridipee Augare. Great grand-parents are the late Lee Motah and the late Rhoda Pauau; the late Freda Chose.

Have you represented any organiza-tion, Yes

~Jr. Miss Indian Lawton Fort Sill Princess 2010-2011

What qualities do you feel you have to represent the Comanche Nation as a Princess: respectful to elders and all tribal people

Are you able to explain your tribal regalia? Yes

Do you speak or understand the Co-manche language? Yes

If No, are you willing to learn the Co-manche language? Yes

What are the goals you would like to accomplish by becoming the Coman-che Nation Princess: To be a good role model for the young girls

Describe yourself: I’m an outgoing girl, I have a great sense of Humor, I love to eat, I love hunting. I have black hair, brown eyes and I love to joke and laugh around.

Mali Cooper YoungmanName Mali Cooper Youngman (Co-manche, Arapaho, Choctaw) Age: 12

School attending Elgin Middle School

Hobbies: Basketball, Softball, Track and dancing at Powwows

Ancestors: Parents are Danny Niedo and Paula Cooper. Maternal grand-parents are Jody Youngman and Lonnie Cooper (Choctaw); Great grand-parents, Erma Youngman and Toni Komah; Great-Great grand-parents the late Bert (Arapaho) & Lena Hoahwah Youngman. Paternal grandparents are Elvria Niedo; Great grand-parents Theodore & the late Lydia Pekah Niedo.

Describe yourself: The oldest of five children that loves to play basketball and softball, run track and loves to at-tend pow-wows

De Jesus Long

Wetselline Youngman

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Vendors

Vendors

VIPParking

RodeoFreeCarnival

CampGrounds

CampGrounds

AmbulanceService

HorseshoeTournament IHS

Dental Bus

ChildrensActivities

WatchetakerHall

ATM

Education Bldg

AdministrationBldg

Skateboard&

3-On-3Basketball

tournaments

Parade Route

Parade Route

HandicapParking

Food DistributionRations

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2013Comanche Nation

Fair Map

Fun Run & Spirit WalkHymn Singing49 Laughs Comedy Show

Church Service

Art ShowSilent Auction

Quilt Show

Handgame Tournament

Program

Booths

Bldg

Don’t get caught in traffi c! Be Sure to arrive at the Comanche Nation Fair early on Sept. 28. Madische Road will close for the annual Parade at 9 a.m. and will re-open following the Parade.

Tips On How To Have A Safe And Enjoyable Comanche Nation FairThese are just some helpful hints to make your visit at the 2013 Comanche Nation Fair more enjoyable• Bring your own chairs• Bring a jacket or blanket in case of cool weather• Bring mosquito repellent• Have an umbrella handy• Always lock your car• There will be shuttles to and from the fairgrounds, • The Lost and Found will be located at the Comanche Nation Fair’s T-shirt booth• Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel will be available• Watch out for elders, handicap and children during the parade• Tribal programs will have carts for their equipment and promotional items which are not for public use. Please utilize the shuttles that are available for public transportation. • Enjoy the fair and have fun!

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Comanche Warrior Communities Spirit RunComanche Warrior Communities Spirit RunComanche Warrior Communities Spirit Run Finish Line Reception

Comanche Nation Complex Comanche Nation Complex Powwow Grounds 3pmPowwow Grounds 3pm

Thursday, September 26, 2013Thursday, September 26, 2013

Come Cheer the runners on!Come Cheer the runners on!

Come support the Comanche Warrior Spirit runner’s as they Come support the Comanche Warrior Spirit runner’s as they

run their last mile into the Comanche Nation Complex. Each run their last mile into the Comanche Nation Complex. Each

running team will be coming from their respected running team will be coming from their respected

communities:communities: Apache, Cache, and Walters!!!Apache, Cache, and Walters!!!

For More Details Contact: (580) 699For More Details Contact: (580) 699--37363736

HELD DURING THE COMANCHE NATION FAIR

FREE ADMISSION

JOIN US FOR THE 2013 BUCKOUT SEASON EVENT

AT THE COMANCHE NATION TRIBAL COMPLEX

CALL IN DATES SEPTEMBER 25-26 FROM 6:00PM TO 10:00PM

580-365-4681

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL LYNN SCHONCHIN AT 580-492-3532 BUCKOUT AT 1:00 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

COMANCHE NATION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, THEFTS.

STOCK CONTRACTOR

RAFTER D RODEO

$3500.00 TOTAL ADDED PRIZE

MONEY

OTHER EVENTS

INCLUDE:

THE RING OF FEAR

MUTTON BUSTIN

AND FOR THE FIRST TIME

BULL FIGHTING

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR

AND ENJOY THE SHOW

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

COMANCHE

NATION FAIR BOARD

COMANCHE NATION PIO

COMANCHE COUNTY FAIR

GROUNDS

EVENTS

BULL RIDING

RANCH STYLE BRONC RIDING

Comanche Nation Residential Youth Shelter2nd Annual Hotdog Feed

Kids OnlySeptember 28, 2013

After Parade 12:00 noon until Hotdogs

are gone!Place: Watchetaker Hall

Hotdogs, Chips & Kool Aid

50 Mile Bike Ride50 Mile Bike Ride Starting at the Comanche Nation ComplexStarting at the Comanche Nation Complex

through the Wichita Wildlife Refugethrough the Wichita Wildlife Refuge

Thursday, September 26, 2013Thursday, September 26, 2013

Registration: Registration: 7am at the Comanche Nation Complex Powwow Grounds7am at the Comanche Nation Complex Powwow Grounds

584 NW Bingo Rd, Lawton OK 73507584 NW Bingo Rd, Lawton OK 73507 Ride begins 8am at the Comanche Nation Complex Powwow GroundsRide begins 8am at the Comanche Nation Complex Powwow Grounds

Info Contact: George Tahdooahnippah (580) 512Info Contact: George Tahdooahnippah (580) 512--64106410

Comanche Hymn Singing

“Singing Praises is a Comanche Tradition”

September 26, 2013 7:00 p.m.

Watchetaker Hall Comanche Nation Complex

584 NW Bingo Rd. Lawton, OK 73507

The Comanche Nation Fair Committee would like to extend an invitation to all Comanche Churches to participate in a night of singing and fellowship.

If you would like to participate please contact: June Sovo (580) 492-3326

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Flyers of Comanche Nation Fair Events

22nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair

Spirit Walk 2013

Comanche Nation Tribal Complex9 Miles North of Lawton

Sunday, September 29, 2013 @ 7:45 a.m.Cedar Smoking Ceremony @ 7:00 a.m.

FREE T-SHIRT TO WALKERS (While Supply Lasts)The registration table will be located east of the powwow arena. The walk is 1.2 miles. Water, juice and power bars will be available. If you or a loved one is suffering from the disease of alcoholism or drug addiction, please come and support the staff of the Comanche Nation New Pathways Halfway House in their efforts to help Native Americans achieve sobriety and assisting them towards wellness, self-sufficiency, and a satisfactory life free from other drugs. Please contact (580) 248-3654 for information.

This Event Was Co-Sponsored by New Pathways & Cofounders Verna Cable & Jarvis Poahway

Cedar Smoking by Melvin Mithlo

COMANCHE NATION FAIR 2013Nu Mu Nu Craft Guild

Quilt ShowHealing the Nation with Traditional Steps

September 27-29, 2013Comanche Nation Complex

The New Patriots RoomFormer South Conference Room

Friday, Sept. 27th Saturday, Sept. 28th10:00a.m.-Show Opens 10:00a.m.-Show Opens6:00 p.m.- Show Closes Closed during Parade

Deadline for quilt entriesSunday, Sept. 29th

10:00a.m. – Judging of Quilts1:00p.m. – Presentation of Awards

2:00p.m.- Quilt Show ClosesTwo (2) Categories DOOR PRIZE EACH DAY

1. Display only - Open to all ages female and male2. Competition-Open to Comanche Tribal Members Only

For More Information call:Yvonne Monetathchi – 580-512-4703

Faye Winkler – 580-585-7071Quilters: Bring your favorite Doll to display

No Doll Competition just “for fun”.

22nd AnnuAlComAnChe nAtion FAir

hAndgAme tournAmentSept. 29, WAtChetAker hAll

ComAnChe nAtion Complex

lAWton, ok

1St plACe: $1,000 (guArAnteed)2nd plACe: $3003rd plACe: $200

no entry Fee

regiStrAtion noon (no exCeptionS)

drAWing 1 p.m.Age limit: 16 yrS. And older

For more inFormAtion ContACt: CriCket kArty (580) 291-0031

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS

For More Information Contact: Brian N. Stillwell (580) 583-0756

Tournament held in front of Public Information Office

(North Side of Watchetaker Hall)

Registration Begins @ 8:00 AM

Competition Starts @ 1:00 PM

during the

22nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair

Prizes: 1st, Place $200.00 2nd Place $150.00 3rd Place $100.00 NOTE: All prize money will be given in Wal-Mart gift Cards.

22nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair

RATIONS

Campers will receive a ticket upon registration.

You MUST have a

Rations Ticket to pick up Rations.

REDEEM YOUR RATION TICKET:

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

TIME:

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION BUILDING

(ON THE NORTH SIDE)

For more information contact CAROLYN CODOPONY at 580-583-1402

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Flyers of Comanche Nation Fair Events