The Newsletter of Kaw Nation Vol. 5, No. 3 Kaw City, Oklahoma, Headquarters Autumn 2011 | From the Chairman CEO, 2 DV program to provide services, 12 More Washunga Days photos, 10-11, 20 Granddaughter’s perspective on Pappan honor, 14 Beating the heat, 5 For those who have not had the opportunity to visit Council Grove, Kan., we encourage you and your family to make the trip. Council Grove is located in Morris County and is nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, in east-central Kansas. Like the set- tlers who founded Council Grove, and all those who came before them, native and visitors alike are awed by the serene beauty of the rolling hills and tranquil waters that are found here. Tradesmen traveled the Santa Fe Trail through Kansa Indian Territory, Morris County and Council Grove, and have re- mained a constant reminder of these historical sites located within the Flint Hills. This year the state of Kansas celebrates 150 years of statehood. From June 13-19, the streets of Council Grove were filled with vendors and activities for every age group. However, this particu- lar story starts on June 18. It was a beautiful morning as hundreds of people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the Annual Washunga Day Pa- rade. Kaw elder Luther Pepper was honored by riding in this beautiful red Mercedes-Benz con- vertible. Other dignitaries in the parade were current reigning Kaw Princess Ricki Lynn Marie Hughes, Chairman Guy Munroe and members of the Executive Council and Cultural Committee. continued, next page Stay up to date online at www.kawnation.com Luther Pepper receives a proclamation award from Fay Laughridge. Details, page 2.
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The Newsletter of Kaw Nation Vol. 5, No. 3Kaw City, Oklahoma, Headquarters Autumn 2011
|From the Chairman CEO, 2DV program to provide services, 12
More Washunga Days photos, 10-11, 20 Granddaughter’s perspective on Pappan honor, 14
Beating the heat, 5
For those who have not had the opportunity to visit Council Grove, Kan., we encourage you and your family to make the trip.
Council Grove is located in Morris County and is nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, in east-central Kansas. Like the set-tlers who founded Council Grove, and all those who came before them, native and visitors alike are awed by the serene beauty of the rolling hills and tranquil waters that are found here.
Tradesmen traveled the Santa Fe Trail through Kansa Indian Territory, Morris County and Council Grove, and have re-mained a constant reminder of these historical sites located within the Flint Hills. This year the state of Kansas celebrates 150 years of statehood.
From June 13-19, the streets of Council Grove were filled with vendors and activities for every age group. However, this particu-lar story starts on June 18.
It was a beautiful morning as hundreds of people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the Annual Washunga Day Pa-rade. Kaw elder Luther Pepper was honored by riding in this beautiful red Mercedes-Benz con-vertible. Other dignitaries in the parade were current reigning Kaw Princess Ricki Lynn Marie Hughes, Chairman Guy Munroe and members of the Executive Council and Cultural Committee.
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Luther Pepper receives a proclamation award from Fay Laughridge. Details, page 2.
you could see families gather-ing to find a spot under the beautiful trees that surrounded the Mission. A variety of
You could feel the excitement music including the longtime in the air as the marching bands favorite Hiebert’s Dulcimer echoed their beating drums. As players started the program.a variety of floats moved along Once again we were enter-in the parade, you could see the tained by Native American flute kids snatching up the candy player, poet and author being thrown to them, along TerryLee Whetstone. Arvel with beads, T-shirts, and for the Bird, Celtic violinist and Native lucky ones, a big dose of water American flutist, finished the shot from various sizes of water program with his pleasing to the guns. ear Celtic music. As he picked
Numerous bands played up the beat, you could see ev-throughout the day including eryone’s feet tapping on the their local heroes, The Na- ground. Great entertainment for tional Guard Rock Band and the family. Plus, it was all free.the Kicks Band from Kansas We are grateful to the Kaw City, just to name a few. Other Mission Sponsors of this event events scheduled throughout and to the City of Council the day included sand castle Grove. A special thank you building contest, ice block melt- goes to Barb Stanbrough, past ing contest, dunk tank, races, President of Friends of the carnival, quilt show, car show, Kaw Mission for all her hard magic show and a flea market work, and for always making were also available for visitors. us feel right at home. To all
Later that afternoon, away the many volunteers for their from the busy activities on hard work and dedication to Main Street, and on the quiet this annual event, we thank grounds of the Kaw Mission, you as well.
2 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011
GUY MUNROE
Good day! 150 years of statehood, Kaw Nation As you travel east toward the Kaw I am especially proud of the long list of was invited to participate with the in- Nation on Highway 11, you could al-
college graduates for the year 2011. ductee of Vice President Charles ways tell when you were getting closer, These graduates extend across the United Curtis, Kaw, along with by spotting the landmark of States including the following states: many others into the first the horse and rider sitting Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Hawaii, Hall of Fame Awards on top of the hill with arms Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, event. It was an honor to outstretched consulting the California and New York. Kaw Nation is represent Kaw Nation on “SouthWind.” Well, not very proud we were able to assist with this historical event. anymore! The statue has your education and wish each of you In June we celebrated the been moved to the Kaw Na-great success with your chosen careers. Annual Washunga Days tion Headquarters, still visi-
There are several tribal men and Powwow held in Council ble on Highway 11, and still women serving our country abroad, and Grove, Kan. Luther Pepper, facing the SouthWind, with would ask that you keep them in your tribal elder, has volunteered arms outstretched. prayers, for a safe journey home. If you many years of service to the My door is always open to know of any tribal member that is cur- Washunga Days Powwow share your concerns, ask rently serving or is ready for deployment, and to the Voices of the Wind questions, request help, and please let us know so we can include Pageant. For these services, to share your family news them in our prayers. We should be very he was awarded the Life and achievements with us.proud of our warriors! Time Achievement Award and a key to Guy Munroe
As the State of Kansas celebrated its the City of Council Grove, Kan. Chairman/CEO
Washungacontinued from the front
Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS 3
NOTICE TO ALLTRIBAL MEMBERSQUARTERLY GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 • 10 a.m. to noonCommunity Building • Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds
Lunch will be served for those in attendance
If you have questions, contact Carolyn Delaney,Executive Secretary, Kaw Nation, at 580-269-2552
Visit for future noticeswww.kawnation.com
The 8th Annual Gala was held at the Great Overland Station in Topeka, Kan. On June 17. In honor of Kansas’ 150th birthday, this year’s Gala intro-duced “The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station.”
Beth Fager, Development Director, said selecting the first class of inductees was extremely difficult.
“The question was never who be-longs in the Hall of Fame but rather who goes in first,” Fager said. “We could easily put two hundred amazing Kansans into the Hall of Fame, but we want these ceremonies and events to be special and to do true honor to every person being inducted. So we had to draw the line at eight.”
Certainly no one will argue against the man recognized around the world by his nickname — and for good rea-son. “Ike,” as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, is credited with liber-ating Europe during World War II. As president of the United States, he led America into one its most prosperous decades.
Yet, Dwight David Eisenhower said the proudest statement he could make was that he was from Abilene, Kan.
Ever wonder where other Kaw
members live? By our latest calculations, Kaw
tribal members live throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. They’re in every U.S. state except Connecti-cut, Maine, South Dakota and Vermont. Pretty amazing when you think about how mobile our soci-ety has become.
The top 10 states with the most Kaw tribal members are: Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Califor-nia, Missouri, New Mexico, Wash-ington, Nebraska, Florida and Arizona.
8th Annual Gala held at Great Overland Station Chairman represents Hall of Fame inductee Charles Curtis
Eisenhower was represented at the Gala by a great-grandson, Merrill Atwater.
Similarly Charles Curtis, U.S. Senator and Vice President under Herbert Hoo-ver, brings together the entire history of Kansas. Born in Topeka, he was a
member of the Kansa tribe — which gave its very name to the state — and spent many summers on the Kaw Na-tion lands. His was a rags-to-riches story, where his talent as a jockey pro-vided him the means to study law and begin his career.
Curtis served in Congress, where he was a long-time Senate Majority leader, and was a candidate for President be-fore backroom politicking resulted in his vice presidential nomination. He was represented by Guy Munroe, Chairman of the Kaw Nation.
“We’re in an exclusive group to be No. 1 in the Kansas Hall of Fame,” says Dan and Frank Carney, founders of Pizza Hut.
“The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station recognized the great leaders, innovators, historical gi-ants and interesting characters that made and still make Kansas great,” Fager said. “In the future, we will encourage people from across the state to nominate candi-dates for the Hall of Fame. Over time we believe it will become an integral part of Kansas, drawing tourists and Kansans to explore and enjoy the his-tory of our state through its people.”
To read more and see the full list of Gala inductees, go to . www.washburnreview.org/video-kansas-hall-of-fame-induction-1.2416172
Kaw Nation Chairman/CEO Guy Munroe receives the Kansas Hall of Fame induction award on behalf of the Kaw Nation in honor of Charles Curtis.
Luther Pepper receives Achievement Award
Prior to the Powwow Saturday evening, the Washunga Days Committee and the Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism created a yearly Achievement Award that was
presented during the celebration.
Barbara Stanbrough, President of Friends of the Kaw Mission, announced its first recipient of the Achievement Award to be Luther Pepper, respected elder and long-time contributor to the “Voices of the Wind” Pageant and the Washunga Days Powwow. He was presented a proclamation award and a key to the City of Council Grove.
On receiving this prestigious award, he said, “There are a lot of individuals that are more deserving than me. I am very grateful and humbled by this award.”
Luther Pepper receives the key from Mayor Cynthia Engle.
Luther Pepper receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from BarbaraStanbrough.
you could see families gather-ing to find a spot under the beautiful trees that surrounded the Mission. A variety of
You could feel the excitement music including the longtime in the air as the marching bands favorite Hiebert’s Dulcimer echoed their beating drums. As players started the program.a variety of floats moved along Once again we were enter-in the parade, you could see the tained by Native American flute kids snatching up the candy player, poet and author being thrown to them, along TerryLee Whetstone. Arvel with beads, T-shirts, and for the Bird, Celtic violinist and Native lucky ones, a big dose of water American flutist, finished the shot from various sizes of water program with his pleasing to the guns. ear Celtic music. As he picked
Numerous bands played up the beat, you could see ev-throughout the day including eryone’s feet tapping on the their local heroes, The Na- ground. Great entertainment for tional Guard Rock Band and the family. Plus, it was all free.the Kicks Band from Kansas We are grateful to the Kaw City, just to name a few. Other Mission Sponsors of this event events scheduled throughout and to the City of Council the day included sand castle Grove. A special thank you building contest, ice block melt- goes to Barb Stanbrough, past ing contest, dunk tank, races, President of Friends of the carnival, quilt show, car show, Kaw Mission for all her hard magic show and a flea market work, and for always making were also available for visitors. us feel right at home. To all
Later that afternoon, away the many volunteers for their from the busy activities on hard work and dedication to Main Street, and on the quiet this annual event, we thank grounds of the Kaw Mission, you as well.
2 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011
GUY MUNROE
Good day! 150 years of statehood, Kaw Nation As you travel east toward the Kaw I am especially proud of the long list of was invited to participate with the in- Nation on Highway 11, you could al-
college graduates for the year 2011. ductee of Vice President Charles ways tell when you were getting closer, These graduates extend across the United Curtis, Kaw, along with by spotting the landmark of States including the following states: many others into the first the horse and rider sitting Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Hawaii, Hall of Fame Awards on top of the hill with arms Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, event. It was an honor to outstretched consulting the California and New York. Kaw Nation is represent Kaw Nation on “SouthWind.” Well, not very proud we were able to assist with this historical event. anymore! The statue has your education and wish each of you In June we celebrated the been moved to the Kaw Na-great success with your chosen careers. Annual Washunga Days tion Headquarters, still visi-
There are several tribal men and Powwow held in Council ble on Highway 11, and still women serving our country abroad, and Grove, Kan. Luther Pepper, facing the SouthWind, with would ask that you keep them in your tribal elder, has volunteered arms outstretched. prayers, for a safe journey home. If you many years of service to the My door is always open to know of any tribal member that is cur- Washunga Days Powwow share your concerns, ask rently serving or is ready for deployment, and to the Voices of the Wind questions, request help, and please let us know so we can include Pageant. For these services, to share your family news them in our prayers. We should be very he was awarded the Life and achievements with us.proud of our warriors! Time Achievement Award and a key to Guy Munroe
As the State of Kansas celebrated its the City of Council Grove, Kan. Chairman/CEO
Washungacontinued from the front
Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS 3
NOTICE TO ALLTRIBAL MEMBERSQUARTERLY GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 • 10 a.m. to noonCommunity Building • Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds
Lunch will be served for those in attendance
If you have questions, contact Carolyn Delaney,Executive Secretary, Kaw Nation, at 580-269-2552
Visit for future noticeswww.kawnation.com
The 8th Annual Gala was held at the Great Overland Station in Topeka, Kan. On June 17. In honor of Kansas’ 150th birthday, this year’s Gala intro-duced “The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station.”
Beth Fager, Development Director, said selecting the first class of inductees was extremely difficult.
“The question was never who be-longs in the Hall of Fame but rather who goes in first,” Fager said. “We could easily put two hundred amazing Kansans into the Hall of Fame, but we want these ceremonies and events to be special and to do true honor to every person being inducted. So we had to draw the line at eight.”
Certainly no one will argue against the man recognized around the world by his nickname — and for good rea-son. “Ike,” as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, is credited with liber-ating Europe during World War II. As president of the United States, he led America into one its most prosperous decades.
Yet, Dwight David Eisenhower said the proudest statement he could make was that he was from Abilene, Kan.
Ever wonder where other Kaw
members live? By our latest calculations, Kaw
tribal members live throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. They’re in every U.S. state except Connecti-cut, Maine, South Dakota and Vermont. Pretty amazing when you think about how mobile our soci-ety has become.
The top 10 states with the most Kaw tribal members are: Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Califor-nia, Missouri, New Mexico, Wash-ington, Nebraska, Florida and Arizona.
8th Annual Gala held at Great Overland Station Chairman represents Hall of Fame inductee Charles Curtis
Eisenhower was represented at the Gala by a great-grandson, Merrill Atwater.
Similarly Charles Curtis, U.S. Senator and Vice President under Herbert Hoo-ver, brings together the entire history of Kansas. Born in Topeka, he was a
member of the Kansa tribe — which gave its very name to the state — and spent many summers on the Kaw Na-tion lands. His was a rags-to-riches story, where his talent as a jockey pro-vided him the means to study law and begin his career.
Curtis served in Congress, where he was a long-time Senate Majority leader, and was a candidate for President be-fore backroom politicking resulted in his vice presidential nomination. He was represented by Guy Munroe, Chairman of the Kaw Nation.
“We’re in an exclusive group to be No. 1 in the Kansas Hall of Fame,” says Dan and Frank Carney, founders of Pizza Hut.
“The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station recognized the great leaders, innovators, historical gi-ants and interesting characters that made and still make Kansas great,” Fager said. “In the future, we will encourage people from across the state to nominate candi-dates for the Hall of Fame. Over time we believe it will become an integral part of Kansas, drawing tourists and Kansans to explore and enjoy the his-tory of our state through its people.”
To read more and see the full list of Gala inductees, go to . www.washburnreview.org/video-kansas-hall-of-fame-induction-1.2416172
Kaw Nation Chairman/CEO Guy Munroe receives the Kansas Hall of Fame induction award on behalf of the Kaw Nation in honor of Charles Curtis.
Luther Pepper receives Achievement Award
Prior to the Powwow Saturday evening, the Washunga Days Committee and the Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism created a yearly Achievement Award that was
presented during the celebration.
Barbara Stanbrough, President of Friends of the Kaw Mission, announced its first recipient of the Achievement Award to be Luther Pepper, respected elder and long-time contributor to the “Voices of the Wind” Pageant and the Washunga Days Powwow. He was presented a proclamation award and a key to the City of Council Grove.
On receiving this prestigious award, he said, “There are a lot of individuals that are more deserving than me. I am very grateful and humbled by this award.”
Luther Pepper receives the key from Mayor Cynthia Engle.
Luther Pepper receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from BarbaraStanbrough.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — received her master of laws for moving the law school Stacy Leeds currently Cherokee Nation citizen degree from the University of forward and building on its serves as Interim Associate Stacy L. Leeds has been Wisconsin, her juris doctor proud tradition, but the abil- Dean for Academic Affairs named dean of the University from the University of Tulsa, ity to see those ideas through and Professor of Law at the of Arkansas School of Law her master of business admin- to fruition.” University of Kansas School and will assume duties at the istration from the University With the appointment, of Law. She also directs KU school July 1. of Tennessee and her bache- Leeds becomes the first Amer- Law's Tribal Law and Gov-
Leeds currently serves as lor’s degree from Washington ican Indian woman to serve ernment Center. She teaches the interim associate dean for University in St. Louis. as dean of a law school. and writes in the areas of academic affairs, professor of Among her many honors, “I am truly honored to join American Indian law, prop-law and director of the Tribal Leeds received the prestigious the University of Arkansas erty, energy and natural re-Law and Government Center Fletcher Fellowship to sup- family at this moment in the sources, tribal governance and at the University of Kansas port her work life of the law economic development. School of Law in Lawrence, on tribal sover- school,” she Professor Leeds holds law Kan. eignty and citi- said. degrees from the University
“We are honored to wel- zenship issues. Leeds will of Wisconsin (LL.M) and the come Dean Leeds to the Uni- As a Fletcher replace University of Tulsa (J.D.). versity of Arkansas,” said G. Fellow, she was Cynthia She completed an undergrad-David Gearhart, university named a non- Nance, who uate degree (B.A.) at Wash-chancellor. “As a nationally resident fellow has served as ington University in St. Louis recognized scholar, judge and of the W.E.B. dean since her and a master’s degree administrator, she is the ideal DuBois Insti- five-year ap- (M.B.A.) at the University of person to guide our law tute at Harvard pointment in Tennessee. school to unprecedented University dur- 2006. Nance Professor Leeds has served heights.” ing the 2008-09 will return to as a judge for many tribes
Leeds has focused her academic year. the faculty as including current appoint-teaching and extensive re- In addition, she professor of ments as the Chief District search on property, natural has served as a law after Court Judge for Prairie Band resources and American In- judge for many spending a Potawatomi, Chief Justice for dian law. Prior to joining Kan- tribes, including the CN, year on a research appoint- the Kickapoo Tribe of sas, she was a professor and where she was the only ment. Oklahoma and Chief Justice director of the Northern woman and youngest person “Under Dean Nance’s lead- for the Kaw Nation Supreme Plains Indian Law Center at to ever serve as a Supreme ership, the work of the fac- Court. She served as a Su-the University of North Da- Court justice. ulty, staff and students has preme Court Justice for the kota School of Law. “Since first meeting Stacy garnered national attention. I Cherokee Nation from 2002-
She began her career of Leeds, I have been impressed am excited to join the law 2006. teaching law at the University with her visionary leadership school community at a time Kaw Nation wishes Stacy of Wisconsin School of Law, and drive,” Sharon Gabere, of such immeasurable possi- the best.where she served as a Wil- university provost, said. “She bilities for continued suc- University of Arkansas liam H. Hastie Fellow. She not only has innovative ideas cesses,” Leeds said. Newswire
KANZA NEWS Autumn 20114
HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS
Leeds named dean at Arkansas law school
STACY L. LEEDS
The Kanza News is mailed and readers’ letters reflect the are shown. All editorials and free to Kaw Nation Tribal opinions of the writer and not letters will become the Members ages 16 and older. necessarily those of the Kanza property of the Kanza News. We also mail the Kanza News News editor, staff or tribal Editorials must be signed to universities, libraries, administration of the Kaw and include address and Oklahoma government officials Nation. telephone number. Please send and others, upon request. Reprint permission is all inquiries to Kanza News,
Editorial statements of the granted with credit to the Kaw P.O. Box 50, Kaw City, OK Kanza News, guest columns Nation unless other copyrights 74641.
Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat.
Historically, from 1979 to 2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period, more people in this coun-try died from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. In 2001, 300 deaths were caused by ex-cessive heat exposure.
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to com-pensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. In such cases, a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Very high body tempera-tures may damage the brain or other vital organs.
Several factors affect the body’s abil-ity to cool itself during extremely hot weather. When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly. Other conditions related to risk include age, obesity, fever, dehy-dration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn and pre-scription drug and alcohol use.
Because heat-related deaths are pre-ventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what ac-tions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death. The elderly, the very young and people with men-tal illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. Air conditioning is the No. 1 protec-tive factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air condi-tioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air conditioned.
Summertime activity, whether on the playing field or the construction site, must be balanced with measures that aid the body’s cooling mecha-nisms and prevent heat-related illness.
Gary Robinson Emergency Management Director
Beatingthe heat
With temperatures
over triple digits
for long periods of
time, this article
just might help
you or a family
member save
someone’s life.
For more details, log onto , go under Department and Services, then click on Emergency Man-agement. You will find information on other emergency disasters that will help educate you and your family.
www.kawnation.com
Hot weather healthemergencies
Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. During hot weather health emergencies, keep informed by listening to local weather and news chan-nels or contact local health departments for health and safety updates. Doing too much on a hot day, spending too much time in the sun or staying too long in an over-heated place can cause heat-related illnesses. Know the symptoms of heat disorders and overexposure to the sun, and be ready to give first aid treatment.
Heat stroke Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature. The body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweat-ing mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106 degrees or higher within 10-15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.
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To protect your health in extreme temperatures, remember to keep cool and use common sense. These tips are important:
Drink plenty of fluids Replace salt and minerals Wear appropriate clothing
and sunscreen Schedule outdoor activities
carefully Pace yourself Stay cool indoors Use a buddy system Monitor those at high risk Adjust to the environment Do not leave children in cars Use common sense
Stay up to date online at www.kawnation.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — received her master of laws for moving the law school Stacy Leeds currently Cherokee Nation citizen degree from the University of forward and building on its serves as Interim Associate Stacy L. Leeds has been Wisconsin, her juris doctor proud tradition, but the abil- Dean for Academic Affairs named dean of the University from the University of Tulsa, ity to see those ideas through and Professor of Law at the of Arkansas School of Law her master of business admin- to fruition.” University of Kansas School and will assume duties at the istration from the University With the appointment, of Law. She also directs KU school July 1. of Tennessee and her bache- Leeds becomes the first Amer- Law's Tribal Law and Gov-
Leeds currently serves as lor’s degree from Washington ican Indian woman to serve ernment Center. She teaches the interim associate dean for University in St. Louis. as dean of a law school. and writes in the areas of academic affairs, professor of Among her many honors, “I am truly honored to join American Indian law, prop-law and director of the Tribal Leeds received the prestigious the University of Arkansas erty, energy and natural re-Law and Government Center Fletcher Fellowship to sup- family at this moment in the sources, tribal governance and at the University of Kansas port her work life of the law economic development. School of Law in Lawrence, on tribal sover- school,” she Professor Leeds holds law Kan. eignty and citi- said. degrees from the University
“We are honored to wel- zenship issues. Leeds will of Wisconsin (LL.M) and the come Dean Leeds to the Uni- As a Fletcher replace University of Tulsa (J.D.). versity of Arkansas,” said G. Fellow, she was Cynthia She completed an undergrad-David Gearhart, university named a non- Nance, who uate degree (B.A.) at Wash-chancellor. “As a nationally resident fellow has served as ington University in St. Louis recognized scholar, judge and of the W.E.B. dean since her and a master’s degree administrator, she is the ideal DuBois Insti- five-year ap- (M.B.A.) at the University of person to guide our law tute at Harvard pointment in Tennessee. school to unprecedented University dur- 2006. Nance Professor Leeds has served heights.” ing the 2008-09 will return to as a judge for many tribes
Leeds has focused her academic year. the faculty as including current appoint-teaching and extensive re- In addition, she professor of ments as the Chief District search on property, natural has served as a law after Court Judge for Prairie Band resources and American In- judge for many spending a Potawatomi, Chief Justice for dian law. Prior to joining Kan- tribes, including the CN, year on a research appoint- the Kickapoo Tribe of sas, she was a professor and where she was the only ment. Oklahoma and Chief Justice director of the Northern woman and youngest person “Under Dean Nance’s lead- for the Kaw Nation Supreme Plains Indian Law Center at to ever serve as a Supreme ership, the work of the fac- Court. She served as a Su-the University of North Da- Court justice. ulty, staff and students has preme Court Justice for the kota School of Law. “Since first meeting Stacy garnered national attention. I Cherokee Nation from 2002-
She began her career of Leeds, I have been impressed am excited to join the law 2006. teaching law at the University with her visionary leadership school community at a time Kaw Nation wishes Stacy of Wisconsin School of Law, and drive,” Sharon Gabere, of such immeasurable possi- the best.where she served as a Wil- university provost, said. “She bilities for continued suc- University of Arkansas liam H. Hastie Fellow. She not only has innovative ideas cesses,” Leeds said. Newswire
KANZA NEWS Autumn 20114
HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS
Leeds named dean at Arkansas law school
STACY L. LEEDS
The Kanza News is mailed and readers’ letters reflect the are shown. All editorials and free to Kaw Nation Tribal opinions of the writer and not letters will become the Members ages 16 and older. necessarily those of the Kanza property of the Kanza News. We also mail the Kanza News News editor, staff or tribal Editorials must be signed to universities, libraries, administration of the Kaw and include address and Oklahoma government officials Nation. telephone number. Please send and others, upon request. Reprint permission is all inquiries to Kanza News,
Editorial statements of the granted with credit to the Kaw P.O. Box 50, Kaw City, OK Kanza News, guest columns Nation unless other copyrights 74641.
Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat.
Historically, from 1979 to 2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period, more people in this coun-try died from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. In 2001, 300 deaths were caused by ex-cessive heat exposure.
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to com-pensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. In such cases, a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Very high body tempera-tures may damage the brain or other vital organs.
Several factors affect the body’s abil-ity to cool itself during extremely hot weather. When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly. Other conditions related to risk include age, obesity, fever, dehy-dration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn and pre-scription drug and alcohol use.
Because heat-related deaths are pre-ventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what ac-tions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death. The elderly, the very young and people with men-tal illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. Air conditioning is the No. 1 protec-tive factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air condi-tioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air conditioned.
Summertime activity, whether on the playing field or the construction site, must be balanced with measures that aid the body’s cooling mecha-nisms and prevent heat-related illness.
Gary Robinson Emergency Management Director
Beatingthe heat
With temperatures
over triple digits
for long periods of
time, this article
just might help
you or a family
member save
someone’s life.
For more details, log onto , go under Department and Services, then click on Emergency Man-agement. You will find information on other emergency disasters that will help educate you and your family.
www.kawnation.com
Hot weather healthemergencies
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DV Program available to provide servicesApril dedicated as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This past May, I attended training in On July 1, KNDVP became available ber; Betty Pino, Ponca Tribe; Erin Minneapolis held by OVW, National to take clients and provide services — Srader, Kaw Nation Injury Prevention; Tribal Trial College and the Southwest and that very day we did just that. As Lisa Seabridge, Counselor, Ponca City Center for Law & Policy. The training of right now, three clients have been Area; and Tex Golay, Kaw Nation was titled “Expert Witness for Sexual serviced, and it’s great that we are able Chief of Police. Thank you again to all Assault and Domestic Violence.” As of to help clients and their families get out of these Advisory Board members. now, I am a Certified Witness to testify of dangerous situations. Sallie Williams, DV/SA Advocate, in any court regarding domestic vio- On July 8, the 7th Advisory Board and I will be attending training in Seattle lence and sexual assault. Meeting was held in Newkirk at the Aug. 18-19. This training, “Sexual As-
The training was very infor- Clinic. The meeting was very sault Forensic Evidence,” is provided by mative. This conference gave informative and full of great OVW and National Tribal Trial College. me a great wealth of informa- ideas. That is why we are so We are both very excited about this up-tion for me as the director. To blessed to have such a wonder- coming training to be better versed in the educate and be able to testify ful group of people on the DV/SA cases for future use. to help victims in cases is won- board. The board came up Future events we are looking forward derful. with some ideas for a fundrais- to include a public awareness campaign
In June, more training was ing to help sustain the program featuring a new billboard to be up on provided by the Native Alliance once grant funding has ran Highway 77, and training to the public Against Violence by Renee' out. We are in the process of and employees for information regard-Brewer. The training was for working these ideas out on ing DV/SA. Kaw Nation employees and paper so we can get some fund- The program is getting off to a good KEDA Enterprises. The training was raising completed to have emergency start, of which I am both excited and titled “DV 101 and DV in the Work- funds for victims. passionate about. We look forward to the place.” The turnout was great, with 32 Members of the Kaw Nation Advi- many endeavors from this day forward. employees in attendance. My goal was to sory Board are Tony Coleman, Kaw Don’t forget to visit our website at have at least one employee from each Nation Police Officer, Chairperson; Bill . Under “Depart-department attend the training. Renee' is Grose, Kay County Sheriff, Vice- ments and Services,” go to Domestic very knowledgeable in this area, and she Chairman; Sallie Williams, Kaw Nation Violence Program. will be returning to provide future DV Advocate, Kanza Clinic, Secretary; Desiree' R. Heskett, B.S., M.C.P. trainings for KNDVP. Luther Pepper, General Council mem- Project Coordinator
www.kawnation.com
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applicable for their needs. Sue ahead for the health care in-will also, assist our elderly dustry but Kanza Clinic is patients to become enrolled ready and looking forward to for Medicare Part D and re- providing the best care and ceive the best coverage for services to our Native Ameri-their health and pharmaceuti- can patients.cal needs. Jackie Dodson, Health Director
There are many challenges Kanza Health Center
The Kanza Health staff invite you to Each year the fair gets bigger and first 100 participants will receive a mark Sept. 23 on your calendar as better. Those who want to participate hoodie. Even if you are 101, you will Kanza Health System’s 4th Annual in a Fun Walk at 8:30 a.m., sponsored enjoy the walk. Health Fair will be held in the Johnny by the Diabetes Program, need to The doors to the gym will open at 9 Ray McCauley building. come to the field east of the gym. The a.m., and the vendors will be waiting to
tell you of their programs. Our emcee, Ryan, will once again
keep things lively with music and door prizes. The grand prize will be a large flat-screen TV. Second prize will be a $75 Walmart card. Third prize will be a $50 Walmart card.
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. If you have been before, I know you are looking forward to the Health Fair, and if you have never attended, come find out what you have been missing.
See you Sept. 23. Lana Nelson, DirectorKaw Women’s Health
T O Y O U R H E A L T H
Kaw Women’s Health Program marks decade of service
Go to www.kawnation.com,then under “Departments and Services,”
find “Women’s Health Program”
In 2008, over 29 percent of creation of state health ex-American Indians and Alaska changes for individuals who Natives were uninsured; the do not qualify for Medicaid new health reform will ex- or who cannot get affordable pand this coverage by doing coverage from their employer. the following: Beginning 2014, these ex-
Expanding Medicaid. changes will allow individuals Under the new law, Medicaid to shop for insurance and coverage will be expanded to easily compare process and cover children and adults benefits. To ensure that with incomes up to 133 per- health insurance is affordable, cent of the federal poverty the law will provide refund-level — roughly $14,403 for able tax credits to offset a an individual and $24,352 for portion of the cost of health a family of three in 2010. insurance premiums.Over 277,800 non-elderly These historic coverage ex-American Indians and Alaska pansions should have a signifi-Natives will be newly eligible cant impact on American Indi-for Medicaid. This expan- ans and Alaska Natives with sion, which will go into effect low or moderate incomes.in 2014, will provide coverage In order for our patients to to many American Indian benefit from the new law, and Alaska Native individu- Kanza Clinic has hired a bene-als and families who would fits coordinator. Sue Whatley, otherwise go without quality, former clinic receptionist, has affordable health coverage, accepted the position of Bene-particularly adults without fits Coordinator. Sue will dependent children. work as an advocate for the
Creating new market- patients and assist them in places. The new law will ex- selecting and enrolling in a pand coverage through the health insurance plan that is
Changes in the health world
On June 30, the Kaw Have you checked our web Women’s Health Program page on the Kaw Nation completed our 10th year serv- website? We have an infor-ing Native American Women mative newsletter each quar-in the Pawnee service region. ter. The newsletter is relevant
Through this program, to women, men and chil-women have received educa- dren. Take care of yourself tion on how to take care of so you can be there for your their health and the impor- family.tance of yearly screening and Lana Nelsonmammograms. As we begin Lisa Alltonour 11th year, we look for- Mary Tinsleyward to serving you. Ginger Gray
S A V E T H E D A T E
Kanza Health Fair set for Sept. 23
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
DV Program available to provide servicesApril dedicated as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This past May, I attended training in On July 1, KNDVP became available ber; Betty Pino, Ponca Tribe; Erin Minneapolis held by OVW, National to take clients and provide services — Srader, Kaw Nation Injury Prevention; Tribal Trial College and the Southwest and that very day we did just that. As Lisa Seabridge, Counselor, Ponca City Center for Law & Policy. The training of right now, three clients have been Area; and Tex Golay, Kaw Nation was titled “Expert Witness for Sexual serviced, and it’s great that we are able Chief of Police. Thank you again to all Assault and Domestic Violence.” As of to help clients and their families get out of these Advisory Board members. now, I am a Certified Witness to testify of dangerous situations. Sallie Williams, DV/SA Advocate, in any court regarding domestic vio- On July 8, the 7th Advisory Board and I will be attending training in Seattle lence and sexual assault. Meeting was held in Newkirk at the Aug. 18-19. This training, “Sexual As-
The training was very infor- Clinic. The meeting was very sault Forensic Evidence,” is provided by mative. This conference gave informative and full of great OVW and National Tribal Trial College. me a great wealth of informa- ideas. That is why we are so We are both very excited about this up-tion for me as the director. To blessed to have such a wonder- coming training to be better versed in the educate and be able to testify ful group of people on the DV/SA cases for future use. to help victims in cases is won- board. The board came up Future events we are looking forward derful. with some ideas for a fundrais- to include a public awareness campaign
In June, more training was ing to help sustain the program featuring a new billboard to be up on provided by the Native Alliance once grant funding has ran Highway 77, and training to the public Against Violence by Renee' out. We are in the process of and employees for information regard-Brewer. The training was for working these ideas out on ing DV/SA. Kaw Nation employees and paper so we can get some fund- The program is getting off to a good KEDA Enterprises. The training was raising completed to have emergency start, of which I am both excited and titled “DV 101 and DV in the Work- funds for victims. passionate about. We look forward to the place.” The turnout was great, with 32 Members of the Kaw Nation Advi- many endeavors from this day forward. employees in attendance. My goal was to sory Board are Tony Coleman, Kaw Don’t forget to visit our website at have at least one employee from each Nation Police Officer, Chairperson; Bill . Under “Depart-department attend the training. Renee' is Grose, Kay County Sheriff, Vice- ments and Services,” go to Domestic very knowledgeable in this area, and she Chairman; Sallie Williams, Kaw Nation Violence Program. will be returning to provide future DV Advocate, Kanza Clinic, Secretary; Desiree' R. Heskett, B.S., M.C.P. trainings for KNDVP. Luther Pepper, General Council mem- Project Coordinator
www.kawnation.com
6 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011 7Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS
applicable for their needs. Sue ahead for the health care in-will also, assist our elderly dustry but Kanza Clinic is patients to become enrolled ready and looking forward to for Medicare Part D and re- providing the best care and ceive the best coverage for services to our Native Ameri-their health and pharmaceuti- can patients.cal needs. Jackie Dodson, Health Director
There are many challenges Kanza Health Center
The Kanza Health staff invite you to Each year the fair gets bigger and first 100 participants will receive a mark Sept. 23 on your calendar as better. Those who want to participate hoodie. Even if you are 101, you will Kanza Health System’s 4th Annual in a Fun Walk at 8:30 a.m., sponsored enjoy the walk. Health Fair will be held in the Johnny by the Diabetes Program, need to The doors to the gym will open at 9 Ray McCauley building. come to the field east of the gym. The a.m., and the vendors will be waiting to
tell you of their programs. Our emcee, Ryan, will once again
keep things lively with music and door prizes. The grand prize will be a large flat-screen TV. Second prize will be a $75 Walmart card. Third prize will be a $50 Walmart card.
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. If you have been before, I know you are looking forward to the Health Fair, and if you have never attended, come find out what you have been missing.
See you Sept. 23. Lana Nelson, DirectorKaw Women’s Health
T O Y O U R H E A L T H
Kaw Women’s Health Program marks decade of service
Go to www.kawnation.com,then under “Departments and Services,”
find “Women’s Health Program”
In 2008, over 29 percent of creation of state health ex-American Indians and Alaska changes for individuals who Natives were uninsured; the do not qualify for Medicaid new health reform will ex- or who cannot get affordable pand this coverage by doing coverage from their employer. the following: Beginning 2014, these ex-
Expanding Medicaid. changes will allow individuals Under the new law, Medicaid to shop for insurance and coverage will be expanded to easily compare process and cover children and adults benefits. To ensure that with incomes up to 133 per- health insurance is affordable, cent of the federal poverty the law will provide refund-level — roughly $14,403 for able tax credits to offset a an individual and $24,352 for portion of the cost of health a family of three in 2010. insurance premiums.Over 277,800 non-elderly These historic coverage ex-American Indians and Alaska pansions should have a signifi-Natives will be newly eligible cant impact on American Indi-for Medicaid. This expan- ans and Alaska Natives with sion, which will go into effect low or moderate incomes.in 2014, will provide coverage In order for our patients to to many American Indian benefit from the new law, and Alaska Native individu- Kanza Clinic has hired a bene-als and families who would fits coordinator. Sue Whatley, otherwise go without quality, former clinic receptionist, has affordable health coverage, accepted the position of Bene-particularly adults without fits Coordinator. Sue will dependent children. work as an advocate for the
Creating new market- patients and assist them in places. The new law will ex- selecting and enrolling in a pand coverage through the health insurance plan that is
Changes in the health world
On June 30, the Kaw Have you checked our web Women’s Health Program page on the Kaw Nation completed our 10th year serv- website? We have an infor-ing Native American Women mative newsletter each quar-in the Pawnee service region. ter. The newsletter is relevant
Through this program, to women, men and chil-women have received educa- dren. Take care of yourself tion on how to take care of so you can be there for your their health and the impor- family.tance of yearly screening and Lana Nelsonmammograms. As we begin Lisa Alltonour 11th year, we look for- Mary Tinsleyward to serving you. Ginger Gray
S A V E T H E D A T E
Kanza Health Fair set for Sept. 23
Kamp Kanza got to tour E.W. Marland’s home and view some of his possessions and collections of Native American artifacts.
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Kamp Kanza’s last day for brary Program. Lori Desbien the afterschool program was planned a full summer of May 13. I am happy to say crafts, reading and other activ-that all the youth who at- ities. While at the library pro-tended the Kamp Kanza gram, the youth had the op-Afterschool Program this year portunity to have hands-on excelled very well academi- interaction with a snake ex-cally. All youth were tutored hibit. On Tuesdays, Kamp and mentored daily by Youth Kanza enjoyed going to the Program Coordinator Poncan Theater for Free Danielle Tavanello and Assis- Movie Day. Kamp Kanza also tant Jamie Collyar. utilized the Wellness Center
The Summer Program for indoor swimming and began on May 16. All youth yoga with Jolene Krueger. can either qualify through the In July and August, the Kaw Nation CCDF Program children attended Woolaroc, or private pay. This summer, Marland’s Grand Home, the youth enjoyed making Kanza Museum, Pawnee Bill Native American arts and Museum and Leonardo’s. crafts such as rain sticks, While at Woolaroc, the chil-beaded bracelets, and plaster dren got to see exotic animals face masks that the children and learn about Frank got to decorate. Kamp Kanza Phillips, his passion for the also enjoyed attending the museum and the history of all Kaw Nation Summer Library the artifacts in it. Program, swimming at the At Marland’s Grand Home, Newkirk Aquatic Facility, Kamp Kanza got to tour gym time and outside play. E.W. Marland’s home and
On June 3, Kamp Kanza view some of his possessions attended the Intertribal Youth and collections of Native Celebration held at the Otoe- American artifacts and a writ-Missouria Tribal Campus. ten history of Mr. Marland. A The celebration focused on few things the children liked injury prevention and health were the antique baby buggy and wellness. and the 101 Ranch collection.
Every Monday and While touring the Kanza Wednesday, the youth at- Musuem, we learned about tended the Kaw Nation Li- the Kaw people and viewed
Wrappingup a busysummer Kamp Kanza youth
have a hands-on interaction with a snake exhibit at the library program.
Kamp Kanza learned about Woolaroc and the history of the artifacts in it.
This summer, the youth enjoyed making Native
American arts and crafts such as plaster
face masks the children got to decorate.
Kanza Child Care CenterThe daycare has had an Mastery. This process takes a Preschool room. If you are in
awesome and busy summer. year to complete, and we are need of daycare, contact site The preschoolers have been always proud when someone supervisor Rachel Sottilo. We visiting the Ponca City decides to further his or her accept DHS subsidy as well Library for story time and education. Congratulations as CCDF subsidy. If needing crafts and going to the to Keegan Owen, Tomi Bailey tribal assistance, contact movies at the Poncan Theater and Alissa Kramer. CCDF Director Juskwa in Ponca City every week. Saying goodbye to our Burnett.
We are also excited that preschoolers also means that Please note that Kanza three of our teachers are we will have openings in the Child Care hours have going back to school to 1-year-old room (Wobblers), changed to 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 attain their Certificate of Toddler room and the p.m.
Miss Krystal has been working hard to get them ready to be successful for Pre-K. Pictured is our preschool graduating class. from left, Ava Owen, Roman Sottilo, Colton Davidson, Brady Oldfield, Cooper Kramer and Blaine Owen.
Rachel Sottilo and her daughter Hadley Juskwa Burnett
artifacts and pictures with in the museum while getting a private tour from Crystal Douglas. At the Pawnee Bill Museum, the children learned about the touring Wild West show and got to view Native American artifacts.
Leonardo’s was a fun and exciting end-of-summer trip for Kamp Kanza. At Leonardo’s the children get to learn hands-on about science. There were mazes, a woodworking shop and an exotic petting zoo. They also enjoyed playing on the Adventure Quest play-ground. The last day of Kamp Kanza is Aug. 5 with a day at the Derby Swimming Pool.
On Aug. 10, the Kamp Kanza Afterschool Program will begin. All youth can enroll in the afterschool pro-gram either at the CCDF office or the Kamp Kanza office.
I would like to take this time to thank Jamie Collyar for all of her hard work and effort as an assistant and teacher to the school-age children. Jamie is going to transfer to the Kanza Child Care Center to be the Pre-K lead teacher. Kamp Kanza is going to miss her bubbly and spontaneous personality, and we do con-gratulate Jamie on her achievements.
Kamp Kanza will be introducing a new face for the school year. Krystal Dill will transfer from the Kanza Child Care Center to Kamp Kanza on Aug. 1. Krystal was the Pre-K lead teacher and will now be the assistant youth program coordinator.
K A M P K A N Z A
Kamp Kanza got to tour E.W. Marland’s home and view some of his possessions and collections of Native American artifacts.
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Tell us how we’re doing.Take the Kanza News survey on page 19.
D A Y C A R E
Kamp Kanza’s last day for brary Program. Lori Desbien the afterschool program was planned a full summer of May 13. I am happy to say crafts, reading and other activ-that all the youth who at- ities. While at the library pro-tended the Kamp Kanza gram, the youth had the op-Afterschool Program this year portunity to have hands-on excelled very well academi- interaction with a snake ex-cally. All youth were tutored hibit. On Tuesdays, Kamp and mentored daily by Youth Kanza enjoyed going to the Program Coordinator Poncan Theater for Free Danielle Tavanello and Assis- Movie Day. Kamp Kanza also tant Jamie Collyar. utilized the Wellness Center
The Summer Program for indoor swimming and began on May 16. All youth yoga with Jolene Krueger. can either qualify through the In July and August, the Kaw Nation CCDF Program children attended Woolaroc, or private pay. This summer, Marland’s Grand Home, the youth enjoyed making Kanza Museum, Pawnee Bill Native American arts and Museum and Leonardo’s. crafts such as rain sticks, While at Woolaroc, the chil-beaded bracelets, and plaster dren got to see exotic animals face masks that the children and learn about Frank got to decorate. Kamp Kanza Phillips, his passion for the also enjoyed attending the museum and the history of all Kaw Nation Summer Library the artifacts in it. Program, swimming at the At Marland’s Grand Home, Newkirk Aquatic Facility, Kamp Kanza got to tour gym time and outside play. E.W. Marland’s home and
On June 3, Kamp Kanza view some of his possessions attended the Intertribal Youth and collections of Native Celebration held at the Otoe- American artifacts and a writ-Missouria Tribal Campus. ten history of Mr. Marland. A The celebration focused on few things the children liked injury prevention and health were the antique baby buggy and wellness. and the 101 Ranch collection.
Every Monday and While touring the Kanza Wednesday, the youth at- Musuem, we learned about tended the Kaw Nation Li- the Kaw people and viewed
Wrappingup a busysummer Kamp Kanza youth
have a hands-on interaction with a snake exhibit at the library program.
Kamp Kanza learned about Woolaroc and the history of the artifacts in it.
This summer, the youth enjoyed making Native
American arts and crafts such as plaster
face masks the children got to decorate.
Kanza Child Care CenterThe daycare has had an Mastery. This process takes a Preschool room. If you are in
awesome and busy summer. year to complete, and we are need of daycare, contact site The preschoolers have been always proud when someone supervisor Rachel Sottilo. We visiting the Ponca City decides to further his or her accept DHS subsidy as well Library for story time and education. Congratulations as CCDF subsidy. If needing crafts and going to the to Keegan Owen, Tomi Bailey tribal assistance, contact movies at the Poncan Theater and Alissa Kramer. CCDF Director Juskwa in Ponca City every week. Saying goodbye to our Burnett.
We are also excited that preschoolers also means that Please note that Kanza three of our teachers are we will have openings in the Child Care hours have going back to school to 1-year-old room (Wobblers), changed to 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 attain their Certificate of Toddler room and the p.m.
Miss Krystal has been working hard to get them ready to be successful for Pre-K. Pictured is our preschool graduating class. from left, Ava Owen, Roman Sottilo, Colton Davidson, Brady Oldfield, Cooper Kramer and Blaine Owen.
Rachel Sottilo and her daughter Hadley Juskwa Burnett
artifacts and pictures with in the museum while getting a private tour from Crystal Douglas. At the Pawnee Bill Museum, the children learned about the touring Wild West show and got to view Native American artifacts.
Leonardo’s was a fun and exciting end-of-summer trip for Kamp Kanza. At Leonardo’s the children get to learn hands-on about science. There were mazes, a woodworking shop and an exotic petting zoo. They also enjoyed playing on the Adventure Quest play-ground. The last day of Kamp Kanza is Aug. 5 with a day at the Derby Swimming Pool.
On Aug. 10, the Kamp Kanza Afterschool Program will begin. All youth can enroll in the afterschool pro-gram either at the CCDF office or the Kamp Kanza office.
I would like to take this time to thank Jamie Collyar for all of her hard work and effort as an assistant and teacher to the school-age children. Jamie is going to transfer to the Kanza Child Care Center to be the Pre-K lead teacher. Kamp Kanza is going to miss her bubbly and spontaneous personality, and we do con-gratulate Jamie on her achievements.
Kamp Kanza will be introducing a new face for the school year. Krystal Dill will transfer from the Kanza Child Care Center to Kamp Kanza on Aug. 1. Krystal was the Pre-K lead teacher and will now be the assistant youth program coordinator.
K A M P K A N Z A
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Many Kaw tribal members as well as other interested folks made the trip to Council Grove, Kan., to participate in the Washunga Days Pow Wow 2011
1. Shannon Leroy 1. Shaundeen Smith 2. Marina Frank2. Josh Leroy 2. Tashina Smith 3. Cynthia Leroy
4. Christian Leroy Fancy Cloth/Buckskin
1. Chaske Frank 1. Casee Hughes JUNIOR BOYS 2. Elaine Frank 1. Ross Victors
Straight 3. Christine Frank 2. Dewey Donelson1. Shude Victors 4. Kira Mathews 3. Max Frank2. Tim Robinson Sr. 4. Ethan Roberts3. Tim Robinson Jr. TINY TOT CONTEST
All winners
POW WOW WINNERS
10 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011
Many Kaw tribal members as well as other interested folks made the trip to Council Grove, Kan., to participate in the Washunga Days Pow Wow 2011
1. Shannon Leroy 1. Shaundeen Smith 2. Marina Frank2. Josh Leroy 2. Tashina Smith 3. Cynthia Leroy
4. Christian Leroy Fancy Cloth/Buckskin
1. Chaske Frank 1. Casee Hughes JUNIOR BOYS 2. Elaine Frank 1. Ross Victors
Straight 3. Christine Frank 2. Dewey Donelson1. Shude Victors 4. Kira Mathews 3. Max Frank2. Tim Robinson Sr. 4. Ethan Roberts3. Tim Robinson Jr. TINY TOT CONTEST
All winners
POW WOW WINNERS
War Mothers seek CARE package items
William JonesD.O.D. 05.19.2011
Dan Henry Myers IIID.O.D. 05.24.1996
SSG Casey Slavin, U.S. Army, came home from his second tour in Afghani-stan on June 23, 2011.
His dad and I drove to Colorado to greet him when he arrived. While Casey was away, he was promoted from Ser-geant to Staff Sergeant, received a rec-ommendation to the Honor Guard in Washington, D.C., and received a rec-ommendation to the Audie Murphy Board. He has had a very successful career thus far. His family is very proud of him, and we are grateful for his safe return.
Casey is a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomie Nation, an Otoe-Missouria Tribal descendant, and the son of Dawn Briner, employee of the Kaw Nation Child Support Services Program.
As members of the American War Mothers Otoe Indian Chapter No. 14, we meet regularly to put together care packages and mail them to those sol-diers that are affiliated with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe. This affiliation can be through membership, descendency or familial relations. Since October 2010, we have mailed out 62 CARE packages
The American War Mothers items such as travel size shampoo, Kaw Nation and who are either Otoe Indian Chapter No. 14 and conditioners, soap, razor blades, serving in the Armed Services, the Kaw Nation have come deodorant, Kleenex, mouthwash who are stationed outside the together to help gather items for and dental floss, and drop them U.S., or will soon be deployed. If CARE packages that will be sent off at 698 Grandview Drive in Kaw you know of others, we will need overseas to our servicemen and City. Remember, these items APO/FPO addresses and the name women. This noble and worthy should be travel size only. and rank of the solider we can cause is something we can all Currently, there are four send packages to.take pride in. servicemen and women we are If you have questions or need
If you would like to help with aware of who have some assistance, contact Diane James this project, you can bring small attachment or affiliation to the at 580-269-2552, ext. 213.
to military personnel in Afghanistan, have made in the defense of our rights Iraq, Germany and to ships at sea. We and freedoms.have also help dinners and specials for Pictured above are Casey with his our returning soldiers. I am very proud wife Tiffany and children Hanci, 9, to be able to do this work. It is a far Hayden, 7, and Harlee, 6.less sacrifice than what these soldiers Submitted by Dawn Briner
For the last 10 years, I have collected a series of interest-ing information that was re-corded on sticky notes or scribbled on the back of a draft report. They have been kept in a long gray magazine box on a bookshelf in my office. Some of this informa-tion was either hearsay or a statement here or a story there. Some were notes from tribal members as they remi-nisced over their childhood, and I was lucky enough to be there to hear and record it.
Most came from my bi-weekly meetings with Elmer Cark. He took pity on me in the early days of our friend-ship and assisted in educating me on my job. I think he en-joyed watching me suffer!
The information he gave me was considered precious, but he would not let me write anything down as he told his stories. If I picked up a pen, he would immediately stop speaking and leave. He was constantly telling me to listen and remember.
I would say, “But Elmer, what if I remembered wrong?”
He would then say, “Well, it would be your story and not mine.”
I eventually got to the point where I could remember the finer points, and then jot them down quickly after he left my office.
I recall one story he told me when he was a young man. It was when he worked in Ponca City and lived in Washunga. He would have to get up very early in the morn-ing to walk to work to get there by eight o’clock. This particular day, as he walked in the dark, an old dog started to follow him. He just kept walking. He worked his full day and started on the road home, and the same dog fol-lowed him on the return trip.
As the miles passed by, he
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began to talk to his new down the road again. The dog als and tributes of the Kanza friend. The dog never closed clamped onto his pant leg and and was funded by a grant the distance between them. tried to drag him into another provided to us from The Insti-When he stopped to rest or direction. He decided to fol- tute of Museum and Library have a drink, the dog stopped low the dog where he led Services. I think you will be and waited too. Elmer de- him. There was a wagon on pleasantly surprised. I would cided that he would feed the the other side of the hill. It like to point out that all the dog when he got home, and had turned over, and the information in the exhibit and make sure it had water. Just horses were dragging an in- the timeline magazine has as he got within sight of jured family. He helped them been substantiated by written Washunga, he looked back and the family survived. historic reference. Any infor-and the dog was gone. Well, Elmer ended his story, but I mation that could not be sub-so be it, and he gave the ani- had questions. Elmer, what stantiated was not included. mal no more thought. happened to the dog? Did he On a personal note, this has
The next day he prepared follow you anymore? Did you always been a goal of mine to make the same journey. keep him? Did he belong to the and with the help of this Not long into his trip, the dog family? grant, my goal has been ac-became his shadow once His response to me was, complished. We invite you to again. This lasted that full “What dog?” visit the museum and view week and into the next. On I realized much later that our newest exhibit. I would Thursday of the second week, this story was designed to like to thank you for the op-the dog was waiting for him help me remember the things portunities you have given me when he got off work, and he had told me. to know you through your trailed him silently as before I guess it worked because I people and your history. for over half the trip. Then just told you a story about a The timeline booklet will be without provocation, the dog dog, and now you have ques- available at the Kanza Mu-began to bark repeatedly and tions. I do not know if it was seum in August. Please let me jump around. He was deter- true — he never said. I do not know if you would like to mined to stop Elmer’s prog- know whether what he told have one. I can be reached at ress. Elmer looked around me was true, but I have used 1-866-404-5297, ext. 235. I and could see nothing that it in my timeline publication. look forward to your visit.would cause the dog to react This timeline booklet is full Crystal Douglas, Directorthat way. He began to walk of information about the tri- Kanza Museum
Strike up the band
During Washunga Days at Council Grove, Kan., a number of bands played through-out the day, including local heroes The Na-tional Guard Rock Band.
SSG Casey Slavin, U.S. Army, came home from his second tour in Afghani-stan on June 23, 2011.
His dad and I drove to Colorado to greet him when he arrived. While Casey was away, he was promoted from Ser-geant to Staff Sergeant, received a rec-ommendation to the Honor Guard in Washington, D.C., and received a rec-ommendation to the Audie Murphy Board. He has had a very successful career thus far. His family is very proud of him, and we are grateful for his safe return.
Casey is a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomie Nation, an Otoe-Missouria Tribal descendant, and the son of Dawn Briner, employee of the Kaw Nation Child Support Services Program.
As members of the American War Mothers Otoe Indian Chapter No. 14, we meet regularly to put together care packages and mail them to those sol-diers that are affiliated with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe. This affiliation can be through membership, descendency or familial relations. Since October 2010, we have mailed out 62 CARE packages
The American War Mothers items such as travel size shampoo, Kaw Nation and who are either Otoe Indian Chapter No. 14 and conditioners, soap, razor blades, serving in the Armed Services, the Kaw Nation have come deodorant, Kleenex, mouthwash who are stationed outside the together to help gather items for and dental floss, and drop them U.S., or will soon be deployed. If CARE packages that will be sent off at 698 Grandview Drive in Kaw you know of others, we will need overseas to our servicemen and City. Remember, these items APO/FPO addresses and the name women. This noble and worthy should be travel size only. and rank of the solider we can cause is something we can all Currently, there are four send packages to.take pride in. servicemen and women we are If you have questions or need
If you would like to help with aware of who have some assistance, contact Diane James this project, you can bring small attachment or affiliation to the at 580-269-2552, ext. 213.
to military personnel in Afghanistan, have made in the defense of our rights Iraq, Germany and to ships at sea. We and freedoms.have also help dinners and specials for Pictured above are Casey with his our returning soldiers. I am very proud wife Tiffany and children Hanci, 9, to be able to do this work. It is a far Hayden, 7, and Harlee, 6.less sacrifice than what these soldiers Submitted by Dawn Briner
For the last 10 years, I have collected a series of interest-ing information that was re-corded on sticky notes or scribbled on the back of a draft report. They have been kept in a long gray magazine box on a bookshelf in my office. Some of this informa-tion was either hearsay or a statement here or a story there. Some were notes from tribal members as they remi-nisced over their childhood, and I was lucky enough to be there to hear and record it.
Most came from my bi-weekly meetings with Elmer Cark. He took pity on me in the early days of our friend-ship and assisted in educating me on my job. I think he en-joyed watching me suffer!
The information he gave me was considered precious, but he would not let me write anything down as he told his stories. If I picked up a pen, he would immediately stop speaking and leave. He was constantly telling me to listen and remember.
I would say, “But Elmer, what if I remembered wrong?”
He would then say, “Well, it would be your story and not mine.”
I eventually got to the point where I could remember the finer points, and then jot them down quickly after he left my office.
I recall one story he told me when he was a young man. It was when he worked in Ponca City and lived in Washunga. He would have to get up very early in the morn-ing to walk to work to get there by eight o’clock. This particular day, as he walked in the dark, an old dog started to follow him. He just kept walking. He worked his full day and started on the road home, and the same dog fol-lowed him on the return trip.
As the miles passed by, he
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K A N Z A M U S E U M
began to talk to his new down the road again. The dog als and tributes of the Kanza friend. The dog never closed clamped onto his pant leg and and was funded by a grant the distance between them. tried to drag him into another provided to us from The Insti-When he stopped to rest or direction. He decided to fol- tute of Museum and Library have a drink, the dog stopped low the dog where he led Services. I think you will be and waited too. Elmer de- him. There was a wagon on pleasantly surprised. I would cided that he would feed the the other side of the hill. It like to point out that all the dog when he got home, and had turned over, and the information in the exhibit and make sure it had water. Just horses were dragging an in- the timeline magazine has as he got within sight of jured family. He helped them been substantiated by written Washunga, he looked back and the family survived. historic reference. Any infor-and the dog was gone. Well, Elmer ended his story, but I mation that could not be sub-so be it, and he gave the ani- had questions. Elmer, what stantiated was not included. mal no more thought. happened to the dog? Did he On a personal note, this has
The next day he prepared follow you anymore? Did you always been a goal of mine to make the same journey. keep him? Did he belong to the and with the help of this Not long into his trip, the dog family? grant, my goal has been ac-became his shadow once His response to me was, complished. We invite you to again. This lasted that full “What dog?” visit the museum and view week and into the next. On I realized much later that our newest exhibit. I would Thursday of the second week, this story was designed to like to thank you for the op-the dog was waiting for him help me remember the things portunities you have given me when he got off work, and he had told me. to know you through your trailed him silently as before I guess it worked because I people and your history. for over half the trip. Then just told you a story about a The timeline booklet will be without provocation, the dog dog, and now you have ques- available at the Kanza Mu-began to bark repeatedly and tions. I do not know if it was seum in August. Please let me jump around. He was deter- true — he never said. I do not know if you would like to mined to stop Elmer’s prog- know whether what he told have one. I can be reached at ress. Elmer looked around me was true, but I have used 1-866-404-5297, ext. 235. I and could see nothing that it in my timeline publication. look forward to your visit.would cause the dog to react This timeline booklet is full Crystal Douglas, Directorthat way. He began to walk of information about the tri- Kanza Museum
Strike up the band
During Washunga Days at Council Grove, Kan., a number of bands played through-out the day, including local heroes The Na-tional Guard Rock Band.
also had been shot five times death. In a moment in time, (ATF) honored the first Na-in the back of his head. Grace lost her husband, and tive American post-
Imagine, just for a mo- the children lost their father. prohibition ATF investigator ment, how I felt reading this I’m glad my mother never to be killed in the line of information for the first time knew the details and was duty, William Louis Pappan. on the Internet. My mother, protected from the graphic This memorial observance Geraldine (Jerry) images I now have was for our family and digni-Pappan Crow, in my mind. taries invited by ATF. daughter of Louis I recently attended Oklahoma U.S. Rep. John Pappan, was deeply all of the ceremo- Sullivan attended, and many troubled her whole nies in Washington, reporters flew in for the occa-life about his death. D.C. My husband sion. Master of Ceremonies She knew nothing Don Hof and I was James E. McDermond, about his being shot drove from assistant director of the Of-in the head, even Oklahoma. My fice of Public Governmental though it states he uncle Steve Pappan Affairs. was shot on his and aunt Carmen My grandfather’s name, death certificate. Pappan drove from William Louis Pappan, was Prior to the Internet days, it California. Steve Pappan is unveiled at the ATF Memo-was the love of my grandfa- the only living child of Louis rial Wall. Remarks were ther’s wife Grace, who did Pappan. made by Craig W. Floyd, her best to protect the chil- On May 11, 2011, the Bu- CEO of the Law Enforce-dren from knowing the cruel reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, ment Officers Memorial and horrific details of his Firearms and Explosives Fund; Chris Chaney, Deputy
William Pappanin WWI uniform
Claudia Hof at the ATF Wall.From a granddaughter’s
perspective by Claudia Crow Hof
Seventy-five years ago, on
Dec. 4, 1935, William Louis Pappan was killed in the line of duty. He was my grandfa-ther. In August of 1935, he became an investigator in Tulsa, Okla., for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Alcohol Tax Unit (ATU).
It was a horrible time in history. In 1933, the ratifica-tion of the 21st Amendment ended prohibition. Isn’t it ironic that, to date, Oklahoma has yet to ratify the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
The newly created ATU, at that time, was up against opposition on every hand — corruption within the local authorities, criminal syndi-cates, fearful and perhaps reluctant prosecutors. The environment was in turmoil.
I recently learned just how brutally my grandfather was killed. Four months after being sworn in, my grandfa-ther was making a late night inspection of a nightclub, the Sheridan Club, at 51st and Sheridan in Tulsa. A private investigator, George Stewart, was with him. A fight broke out between Louis Pappan, George Stew-art and three men working there at the time. Two of those men had a long cor-rupt history with the Tulsa Police Department, and the other man was a former county highway patrolman.
The struggle continued outside, where shots were heard. Pappan and Stewart had been beaten severely about their heads. My grand-father was 6-foot-4, yet his skull had been fractured from blows to his head. He
I N T H E I R O W N W O R D SAn Oklahoman returns from
D.C. after attending a posthumous honor to her
grandfather at the ATF
Memorial
Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS 15
Director of the Office of The ceremony was an emo- ATF Wall by Mr. Melson designed by Bill Burdette. Tribal Justice, U.S. Depart- tional time for our family, and the Deputy Attorney At the end, the federal ment of Justice; and Kenneth after 75 years, to see his name General. Steve Pappan was agents’ names were read — Melson, ATF acting director. engraved on the ATF Wall also presented with a framed again a first time to hear my
“ATF is proud to honor and to hear his name read for photo of the wall. grandfather’s name read. the memory of William the first time. The family The next part of the cere- Special thanks to Barbara Louis Pappan,” Mr. Melson members were given flowers mony was a procession to Osteika with ATF and all the said. “He is one of ATF’s to place on the wall, and my the wall, remarks were made, people involved with all the heroes. His bravery, coura- uncle Steve Pappan was pre- and taps were played. ceremonies. geous service and ultimate sented with the flag that had The final ceremony was the It was an experience of a sacrifice for his country are flown on the Capitol. Candlelight Vigil, which is lifetime. It was my honor to the hallmarks to which all The ceremony on May 11, held yearly during National attend all the ceremonies and ATF employees look to as 2011, was held for all the fam- Police Week. Craig W. Floyd to watch as my grandfather we carry out our duties.” ilies of fallen agents. Mr. made welcoming remarks. was honored in so many
Prior to our family being Melson spoke as well as Dep- Remarks were also given by ways, after so many years.escorted to the ceremony, I uty Attorney General James Janet Napolitano, Secretary William Louis Pappan. was presented the Gold Star Cole. Bagpipes played with of the U.S. Department of There just are no words to Medal of Honor by Mr. drums, a color guard entered, Homeland Security. The key- express my feelings. I was Melson. It was an honor to and the roll call began — and note address was given by the treated like the granddaugh-accept on behalf of my again it was a first to hear Attorney General of the ter of a hero. Before this, I grandfather. My uncle was Louis Pappan’s name read. United States, the Hon. Eric had a lot of information, I previously presented the Gold The family members were H. Holder. A tribute to Amer- came home with a sense of Star Medal at a ceremony in presented with a beautiful ica’s “Thin Blue Line” was the real person — my grand-Las Vegas in September 2010. rubbing of the Memorial presented as a laser show, father, my hero.
Steve Pappan and Claudia Hof.
Claudia Hof at the National
Memorial Wall.
Our family at the Candlelight Vigil: Don Hof, Steve and Carmen Pappan
and Claudia Hof.
The ceremony was an emotional time for our family, after 75 years, to see his name engraved on the ATF Wall and to hear his name
read for the first time.
C L A U D I A C R O W H O F
14 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011
also had been shot five times death. In a moment in time, (ATF) honored the first Na-in the back of his head. Grace lost her husband, and tive American post-
Imagine, just for a mo- the children lost their father. prohibition ATF investigator ment, how I felt reading this I’m glad my mother never to be killed in the line of information for the first time knew the details and was duty, William Louis Pappan. on the Internet. My mother, protected from the graphic This memorial observance Geraldine (Jerry) images I now have was for our family and digni-Pappan Crow, in my mind. taries invited by ATF. daughter of Louis I recently attended Oklahoma U.S. Rep. John Pappan, was deeply all of the ceremo- Sullivan attended, and many troubled her whole nies in Washington, reporters flew in for the occa-life about his death. D.C. My husband sion. Master of Ceremonies She knew nothing Don Hof and I was James E. McDermond, about his being shot drove from assistant director of the Of-in the head, even Oklahoma. My fice of Public Governmental though it states he uncle Steve Pappan Affairs. was shot on his and aunt Carmen My grandfather’s name, death certificate. Pappan drove from William Louis Pappan, was Prior to the Internet days, it California. Steve Pappan is unveiled at the ATF Memo-was the love of my grandfa- the only living child of Louis rial Wall. Remarks were ther’s wife Grace, who did Pappan. made by Craig W. Floyd, her best to protect the chil- On May 11, 2011, the Bu- CEO of the Law Enforce-dren from knowing the cruel reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, ment Officers Memorial and horrific details of his Firearms and Explosives Fund; Chris Chaney, Deputy
William Pappanin WWI uniform
Claudia Hof at the ATF Wall.From a granddaughter’s
perspective by Claudia Crow Hof
Seventy-five years ago, on
Dec. 4, 1935, William Louis Pappan was killed in the line of duty. He was my grandfa-ther. In August of 1935, he became an investigator in Tulsa, Okla., for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Alcohol Tax Unit (ATU).
It was a horrible time in history. In 1933, the ratifica-tion of the 21st Amendment ended prohibition. Isn’t it ironic that, to date, Oklahoma has yet to ratify the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
The newly created ATU, at that time, was up against opposition on every hand — corruption within the local authorities, criminal syndi-cates, fearful and perhaps reluctant prosecutors. The environment was in turmoil.
I recently learned just how brutally my grandfather was killed. Four months after being sworn in, my grandfa-ther was making a late night inspection of a nightclub, the Sheridan Club, at 51st and Sheridan in Tulsa. A private investigator, George Stewart, was with him. A fight broke out between Louis Pappan, George Stew-art and three men working there at the time. Two of those men had a long cor-rupt history with the Tulsa Police Department, and the other man was a former county highway patrolman.
The struggle continued outside, where shots were heard. Pappan and Stewart had been beaten severely about their heads. My grand-father was 6-foot-4, yet his skull had been fractured from blows to his head. He
I N T H E I R O W N W O R D SAn Oklahoman returns from
D.C. after attending a posthumous honor to her
grandfather at the ATF
Memorial
Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS 15
Director of the Office of The ceremony was an emo- ATF Wall by Mr. Melson designed by Bill Burdette. Tribal Justice, U.S. Depart- tional time for our family, and the Deputy Attorney At the end, the federal ment of Justice; and Kenneth after 75 years, to see his name General. Steve Pappan was agents’ names were read — Melson, ATF acting director. engraved on the ATF Wall also presented with a framed again a first time to hear my
“ATF is proud to honor and to hear his name read for photo of the wall. grandfather’s name read. the memory of William the first time. The family The next part of the cere- Special thanks to Barbara Louis Pappan,” Mr. Melson members were given flowers mony was a procession to Osteika with ATF and all the said. “He is one of ATF’s to place on the wall, and my the wall, remarks were made, people involved with all the heroes. His bravery, coura- uncle Steve Pappan was pre- and taps were played. ceremonies. geous service and ultimate sented with the flag that had The final ceremony was the It was an experience of a sacrifice for his country are flown on the Capitol. Candlelight Vigil, which is lifetime. It was my honor to the hallmarks to which all The ceremony on May 11, held yearly during National attend all the ceremonies and ATF employees look to as 2011, was held for all the fam- Police Week. Craig W. Floyd to watch as my grandfather we carry out our duties.” ilies of fallen agents. Mr. made welcoming remarks. was honored in so many
Prior to our family being Melson spoke as well as Dep- Remarks were also given by ways, after so many years.escorted to the ceremony, I uty Attorney General James Janet Napolitano, Secretary William Louis Pappan. was presented the Gold Star Cole. Bagpipes played with of the U.S. Department of There just are no words to Medal of Honor by Mr. drums, a color guard entered, Homeland Security. The key- express my feelings. I was Melson. It was an honor to and the roll call began — and note address was given by the treated like the granddaugh-accept on behalf of my again it was a first to hear Attorney General of the ter of a hero. Before this, I grandfather. My uncle was Louis Pappan’s name read. United States, the Hon. Eric had a lot of information, I previously presented the Gold The family members were H. Holder. A tribute to Amer- came home with a sense of Star Medal at a ceremony in presented with a beautiful ica’s “Thin Blue Line” was the real person — my grand-Las Vegas in September 2010. rubbing of the Memorial presented as a laser show, father, my hero.
Steve Pappan and Claudia Hof.
Claudia Hof at the National
Memorial Wall.
Our family at the Candlelight Vigil: Don Hof, Steve and Carmen Pappan
and Claudia Hof.
The ceremony was an emotional time for our family, after 75 years, to see his name engraved on the ATF Wall and to hear his name
read for the first time.
C L A U D I A C R O W H O F
16 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011
KAW NATIONENVIRONMENTAL
DEPARTMENT
Summer internsOn July 12, Reece Douglas, a Kaw woman had fallen and was on an oxy-
Nation Environmental Department gen tank. Reece bent down to help the intern, stepped up in a moment of woman regain her footing when the crisis. woman then suffered a seizure.
Around noon, a noise could be Reece kept her elevated and kept heard on the wall outside of the Kaw talking to her to make her stay con-Nation Environmental Department. At scious. Reece also figured out how to first it was brushed off as someone change the oxygen tank when he found just running into the wall while mak- the tank was empty. Reece continued ing their way to the bathroom. How- his efforts until the paramedics arrived. ever, on the second noise, Reece real- It was later reported to the Kaw ized he had earlier helped an elderly Nation Environmental Department woman open a door on her way to that the woman was released from the Garrett’s Denture Clinic — and it hospital and had suffered a seizure due could possibly have been her and she to lack of oxygen. She was expected to could have fallen. make a full recovery.
Realizing this, Reece immediately A big thank you to Reece Douglas. sprang into action. Running around With his immediate reaction and effi-the corner, he found that the same cient manner, he helped to save a life.
The Kaw Nation Environmental Department is currently in the process of installing an ozone analyzer in Braman, Okla. The ozone monitor detects ozone levels around the Kaw Nation’s Kanza Travel Plaza in Braman. The Quapaw Tribe in northeastern Oklahoma loaned the ozone moni-toring equipment to KNED and will provide assis-tance if needed. Air will go through a tube lo-cated above the monitor. When the air reaches the monitor, it will be filtered, and ozone levels will be calculated. The ozone monitor is the first step in implementing KNED’s Air Monitoring Program.
Emily Douglas was born in Ponca City, Okla. In May 2011, she graduated from Ponca City High School, where she was FCCLA District President her senior year. Emily will attend Northern Oklahoma Col-lege in August 2011 for Zoology, then the University of Oklahoma for Marine Biology. In her free time, Emily likes to make short films, paint and read.
Reece Douglas graduated from Ponca City High School in 2011. After he finishes his internship, he plans to go to Northern Oklahoma College for a pre-engineering degree, which he plans to further into a full engineering degree at a university after-wards. In his free time, he enjoys walking, reading, playing video games and spending time with friends.
Weather stationIn July 2011, The Kaw Nation
Environmental Department purchased a Vantage Pro weather station.
The weather station takes readings every 10 seconds and downloads that data to a com-puter. The wind portion of the data will be used in a study to determine if wind power is feasible in the Kaw City area. Other data can be used to de-termine different weather trends throughout the year.
The weather station is lo-cated just south of the KNED building at the top of an an-tenna approximately 56 feet in length.
Air Monitoring Program starts with ozone monitor
Intern’s quick action helps save life
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N E X T G E N E R A T I O N
Annie Patten, tribal member, received her high school diploma from Clarendon High School in Clarendon Texas. Annie plans to attend Clarendon Junior College, where she has received scholar-ships. Annie will pursue her Asso-ciate’s degree, then continue on to West Texas A&M to get her Bachelor ’s degree.
Abigail Patten, tribal member and older sister of Annie, gradu-ated in 2008 and is a senior at West Texas A&M University. Abi-gail is a student in the School of Business, has been on the Presi-dent’s Honor Roll, and will gradu-ate this fall.
Annie and Abigail’s grand-mother Jeri Patten, who was a Kaw tribal member raised in Wichita, Kan., passed away in January 1989 from breast cancer. Their great-grandfather was Gerald Thomas, a painter who lived in Ponca City.
Their great-great-grandmother was Dadie Pappan Revell, a long-time resident of Ponca City, whose father Achan was a mem-ber of the Kaw Allotment Com-mission of 1902 and an inter-preter for the commission. The photos of this commission are well known, and can be found in the publication “Mixed-Bloods and Tribal Dissolution” by Wil-liam E. Unrau.
“I am very proud of both my girls and of our heritage as members of the Kaw Nation,” says dad Brit Patten.
Bryce Hall was recently awarded the President’s Leadership Class four-year, full-ride scholarship at Rogers State University.
Bryce recently graduated from Salina High School in Salina, Okla., where he was Class President. He will begin his college career in the fall of 2011 at Rogers State University where he will pursue a degree in Business Administration.
Bryce is the son of Mark and Janet Hall and the grandson of Linda Vann, Ed Hall, Thelma Phelan, and the late J.L. Phelan.
Ashley GlenMaster of Liberal Arts,
Journalism,Harvard University Extension School,
May 2011.
Brett RichmanJuris Doctor,
University of Kansas School of Law,
May 2011.
Samantha RichmanSumma Cum Laude,
Bachelor of Arts,English/Classical Studies,
Westminster College,May 2011.
Charlee HuffmanMaster of Divinity,Union Theological
Seminary,New York, N.Y.
Jessica ThompsonBachelor of Science, Elementary Education,with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education,Northwestern Oklahoma State University, May 2011.
Jordan BrooksBachelor of Science, Health Sciences and
Forensic Science,Purdue University,
May 2011.Currently enrolled in
graduate studies
Kendan ShoupBachelor of Science,
Mathematics,Christopher Newport University, May 2011.
Lauren LewisBachelor of Science,
Anthropology and Human Biology, Emory University,
May 2011.Enrolled in Master’s program for Clinical
Counseling/Psychology.
Nicholas CobleBachelor of Arts,
Psychology,Northwestern Oklahoma
State University,May 2011.
Susan Taylor-JohnsonMaster of Science,
College Counseling and Student Development,
University of North Carolina-Greensboro,
May 2011.Kaw Nation 2011
Graduate Program Taylor Boswell, Edmond, Okla.,
University of Oklahoma.Jordan Brooks, West Lafayette,
Ind., Purdue University.William Cavert, Honolulu,
Hawaii, University of Hawaii-Manoa.Nicholas Coble, Ponca City,
Okla., Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Ashley Glen, Wichita, Kan., Harvard University Extension School.
Charlee Huffman, New York, N.Y., Union Theological Seminary.
Casee L. Hughes, Hominy, Okla., Langston University.
Lauren T. Lewis, Cumming, Ga., Emory University.
Jessica Lynes, Flower Mound, Texas, University of Texas-Arlington.
Stephen J. Price, Alpine, Calif., San Diego State University.
Brett Richman, Centralia, Mo., University of Kansas.
Susan Taylor-Johnson, Greensboro, N.C., University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Jessica Thompson, Ponca City, Okla., Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Jessica has worked for the Kaw Housing Authority for eight years. She is the proud mother of Jules and Cowboy Jax Thompson and the wife of Joe Ray Thompson. Jessica is the daughter of Mark N. Free-man III and Jeanne Grantz.
Samantha plans to continue her education in the field of medicine. Brett plans to practice law in the Kansas City area. Parents are Lynn and Deanna Richman, Centralia, Mo. Grandparents are Marilyn Koerting Richman, Spring Hill, Kan., and Thelma Houston, Centralia, Mo. Forrest Chouteau, member of the last full-blood council and tribe interpreter, is their great-great-grandfather. The Richmans are grateful for the financial assistance received through the Kaw Nation Higher Education Grant Program.
16 KANZA NEWS Autumn 2011
KAW NATIONENVIRONMENTAL
DEPARTMENT
Summer internsOn July 12, Reece Douglas, a Kaw woman had fallen and was on an oxy-
Nation Environmental Department gen tank. Reece bent down to help the intern, stepped up in a moment of woman regain her footing when the crisis. woman then suffered a seizure.
Around noon, a noise could be Reece kept her elevated and kept heard on the wall outside of the Kaw talking to her to make her stay con-Nation Environmental Department. At scious. Reece also figured out how to first it was brushed off as someone change the oxygen tank when he found just running into the wall while mak- the tank was empty. Reece continued ing their way to the bathroom. How- his efforts until the paramedics arrived. ever, on the second noise, Reece real- It was later reported to the Kaw ized he had earlier helped an elderly Nation Environmental Department woman open a door on her way to that the woman was released from the Garrett’s Denture Clinic — and it hospital and had suffered a seizure due could possibly have been her and she to lack of oxygen. She was expected to could have fallen. make a full recovery.
Realizing this, Reece immediately A big thank you to Reece Douglas. sprang into action. Running around With his immediate reaction and effi-the corner, he found that the same cient manner, he helped to save a life.
The Kaw Nation Environmental Department is currently in the process of installing an ozone analyzer in Braman, Okla. The ozone monitor detects ozone levels around the Kaw Nation’s Kanza Travel Plaza in Braman. The Quapaw Tribe in northeastern Oklahoma loaned the ozone moni-toring equipment to KNED and will provide assis-tance if needed. Air will go through a tube lo-cated above the monitor. When the air reaches the monitor, it will be filtered, and ozone levels will be calculated. The ozone monitor is the first step in implementing KNED’s Air Monitoring Program.
Emily Douglas was born in Ponca City, Okla. In May 2011, she graduated from Ponca City High School, where she was FCCLA District President her senior year. Emily will attend Northern Oklahoma Col-lege in August 2011 for Zoology, then the University of Oklahoma for Marine Biology. In her free time, Emily likes to make short films, paint and read.
Reece Douglas graduated from Ponca City High School in 2011. After he finishes his internship, he plans to go to Northern Oklahoma College for a pre-engineering degree, which he plans to further into a full engineering degree at a university after-wards. In his free time, he enjoys walking, reading, playing video games and spending time with friends.
Weather stationIn July 2011, The Kaw Nation
Environmental Department purchased a Vantage Pro weather station.
The weather station takes readings every 10 seconds and downloads that data to a com-puter. The wind portion of the data will be used in a study to determine if wind power is feasible in the Kaw City area. Other data can be used to de-termine different weather trends throughout the year.
The weather station is lo-cated just south of the KNED building at the top of an an-tenna approximately 56 feet in length.
Air Monitoring Program starts with ozone monitor
Intern’s quick action helps save life
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N E X T G E N E R A T I O N
Annie Patten, tribal member, received her high school diploma from Clarendon High School in Clarendon Texas. Annie plans to attend Clarendon Junior College, where she has received scholar-ships. Annie will pursue her Asso-ciate’s degree, then continue on to West Texas A&M to get her Bachelor ’s degree.
Abigail Patten, tribal member and older sister of Annie, gradu-ated in 2008 and is a senior at West Texas A&M University. Abi-gail is a student in the School of Business, has been on the Presi-dent’s Honor Roll, and will gradu-ate this fall.
Annie and Abigail’s grand-mother Jeri Patten, who was a Kaw tribal member raised in Wichita, Kan., passed away in January 1989 from breast cancer. Their great-grandfather was Gerald Thomas, a painter who lived in Ponca City.
Their great-great-grandmother was Dadie Pappan Revell, a long-time resident of Ponca City, whose father Achan was a mem-ber of the Kaw Allotment Com-mission of 1902 and an inter-preter for the commission. The photos of this commission are well known, and can be found in the publication “Mixed-Bloods and Tribal Dissolution” by Wil-liam E. Unrau.
“I am very proud of both my girls and of our heritage as members of the Kaw Nation,” says dad Brit Patten.
Bryce Hall was recently awarded the President’s Leadership Class four-year, full-ride scholarship at Rogers State University.
Bryce recently graduated from Salina High School in Salina, Okla., where he was Class President. He will begin his college career in the fall of 2011 at Rogers State University where he will pursue a degree in Business Administration.
Bryce is the son of Mark and Janet Hall and the grandson of Linda Vann, Ed Hall, Thelma Phelan, and the late J.L. Phelan.
Ashley GlenMaster of Liberal Arts,
Journalism,Harvard University Extension School,
May 2011.
Brett RichmanJuris Doctor,
University of Kansas School of Law,
May 2011.
Samantha RichmanSumma Cum Laude,
Bachelor of Arts,English/Classical Studies,
Westminster College,May 2011.
Charlee HuffmanMaster of Divinity,Union Theological
Seminary,New York, N.Y.
Jessica ThompsonBachelor of Science, Elementary Education,with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education,Northwestern Oklahoma State University, May 2011.
Jordan BrooksBachelor of Science, Health Sciences and
Forensic Science,Purdue University,
May 2011.Currently enrolled in
graduate studies
Kendan ShoupBachelor of Science,
Mathematics,Christopher Newport University, May 2011.
Lauren LewisBachelor of Science,
Anthropology and Human Biology, Emory University,
May 2011.Enrolled in Master’s program for Clinical
Counseling/Psychology.
Nicholas CobleBachelor of Arts,
Psychology,Northwestern Oklahoma
State University,May 2011.
Susan Taylor-JohnsonMaster of Science,
College Counseling and Student Development,
University of North Carolina-Greensboro,
May 2011.Kaw Nation 2011
Graduate Program Taylor Boswell, Edmond, Okla.,
University of Oklahoma.Jordan Brooks, West Lafayette,
Ind., Purdue University.William Cavert, Honolulu,
Hawaii, University of Hawaii-Manoa.Nicholas Coble, Ponca City,
Okla., Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Ashley Glen, Wichita, Kan., Harvard University Extension School.
Charlee Huffman, New York, N.Y., Union Theological Seminary.
Casee L. Hughes, Hominy, Okla., Langston University.
Lauren T. Lewis, Cumming, Ga., Emory University.
Jessica Lynes, Flower Mound, Texas, University of Texas-Arlington.
Stephen J. Price, Alpine, Calif., San Diego State University.
Brett Richman, Centralia, Mo., University of Kansas.
Susan Taylor-Johnson, Greensboro, N.C., University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Jessica Thompson, Ponca City, Okla., Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Jessica has worked for the Kaw Housing Authority for eight years. She is the proud mother of Jules and Cowboy Jax Thompson and the wife of Joe Ray Thompson. Jessica is the daughter of Mark N. Free-man III and Jeanne Grantz.
Samantha plans to continue her education in the field of medicine. Brett plans to practice law in the Kansas City area. Parents are Lynn and Deanna Richman, Centralia, Mo. Grandparents are Marilyn Koerting Richman, Spring Hill, Kan., and Thelma Houston, Centralia, Mo. Forrest Chouteau, member of the last full-blood council and tribe interpreter, is their great-great-grandfather. The Richmans are grateful for the financial assistance received through the Kaw Nation Higher Education Grant Program.
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K E D A
Brian Wall is a senior cre- for national public affairs Texas). Wall has acted as ative professional with Tri- specialist and has broadcast- chairperson for several dis-fecta Communications, a ing and advertising degrees trict AAF committees, in-multimedia company. Most from Oklahoma City Com- cluding finance, club recently he served as direc- munity College and the Uni- achievement, programs, and tor of corporate communi- versity of Oklahoma. He has national student competition. cations for Delta Dental of served as adjunct professor A member of the Kaw Oklahoma, the state’s oldest of advertising and public Nation Native American and largest provider of den- relations at his alma maters. tribe, Wall serves as a com- Emmaus Baptist Church tal benefits. Previously, he His work has earned missioner with the Kaw Eco- Children’s Choir. was assistant director of ADDY™ and Telly™ nomic Development Author- Wall is a recipient of the communications for Awards, and honors from ity. He is an alumnus of “Forty Under 40” award by Oklahoma City University. PRSA, IABC, and CASE, Leadership Oklahoma City OKCBiz and “Achievers Wall has also held positions among others. At the same Class XXV, a past president Under 40” award by the in corporate marketing in time, Wall has served as an and founding member of the Journal Record. He is a grad-the retail apparel, publish- ADDY™ judge in seven OCCC Alumni Association, uate of the Walt Disney ing, and tourism industries. states. He is a past president and is an active member of World College Program in
His agency experience of the American Advertising South Oklahoma City Ro- Orlando, Fla., where he includes three years as se- Federation-Oklahoma City tary. He currently serves on proudly earned a nior writer for FELLERS Ad Club and is the current the Business Development “ductorate” degree. Marketing and Advertising, 1st Lt. Governor to the AAF Committee for the Moore He lives in Oklahoma City where he helped create Tenth District (Arkansas, Chamber of Commerce, and with his wife Angie and award-winning campaigns Louisiana, Oklahoma and is an assistant teacher for their two daughters.
Kaw Economic Development Authority is very proud of the effort and teamwork our employees have displayed at Woodridge Market.
Woodridge Market has received an award from Conoco for out-standing customer service. Providing excellent customer service is what it’s all about. Way to go, team!
Above are Malinda Villar, left, and Kay Meeks, Manager.
Top Performer Spirit of Performance Award
from Conoco
Brian Wall joins KEDA team
Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS 19
Landmark statue has new home
As you travel east toward the Kaw Nation
on Highway 11, you could always tell when
you were getting closer, by spotting the landmark of the horse
and rider sitting on top of the hill with arms
outstretched consulting the “SouthWind.” Well,
not anymore. The statue has been moved
to the Kaw Nation Headquarters, still
visible on Highway 11, and still facing the
SouthWind, with arms outstretched.
Please take a few moments to fill out 5. How satisfied are you with the 9. How much do you agree or dis-this short survey, we value your input. overall content? agree that the issues covered are You can mail this to: o Very satisfied important to tribal members?
Kanza News o Somewhat satisfied o Strongly disagree P.O. Box 50 o Satisfied o Disagree Kaw City, OK 74641 o Somewhat dissatisfied o Undecided
o Dissatisfied o Agree 1. What is your level of interest in o Undecided o Strongly agree
the Kanza Newsletter? o Very important 6. How satisfied are you with the 10. Do you feel the newsletter effec-o Somewhat important timeliness of the information pre- tively provides information impor-o Not very important sented in the newsletter? tant to the overall needs of the o Not at all important o Very satisfied members? o Undecided o Somewhat satisfied o Yes
o Satisfied o No 2. How important to you is the regular o Somewhat dissatisfied o Don’t Know
newsletter sent by Kaw Nation? o Dissatisfied o Very important o Undecided 11. What, if any, information or sec-o Somewhat important tions would you like to see in-o Not very important 7. How satisfied are you with the cluded in the newsletter in the o Not at all important practicality and helpfulness of the future?o Undecided information presented in the news- ___________________________
letter? ___________________________3. How satisfied are you with the lay- o Very satisfied ___________________________
out of the newsletter? o Somewhat satisfied o Very satisfied o Satisfied 12. What, if any, sections do you think o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied should be removed from the news-o Satisfied o Dissatisfied letter?o Somewhat dissatisfied o Undecided ___________________________o Dissatisfied ___________________________o Undecided 8. How satisfied are you with your ___________________________
ability to submit information or 4. How satisfied are you with the articles for inclusion in the news- 13. Overall, how satisfied are you with
quality of the writing? letter? the regular newsletter? o Very satisfied o Very satisfied o Very satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Satisfied o Satisfied o Satisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied o Dissatisfied o Dissatisfied o Dissatisfied o Undecided o Undecided o Undecided
How are we doing?
It has been several years since we have asked our readers to take a survey on the Kanza Newsletter. This satisfaction survey contains the following survey items:
KANZA NEWS Autumn 201118
K E D A
Brian Wall is a senior cre- for national public affairs Texas). Wall has acted as ative professional with Tri- specialist and has broadcast- chairperson for several dis-fecta Communications, a ing and advertising degrees trict AAF committees, in-multimedia company. Most from Oklahoma City Com- cluding finance, club recently he served as direc- munity College and the Uni- achievement, programs, and tor of corporate communi- versity of Oklahoma. He has national student competition. cations for Delta Dental of served as adjunct professor A member of the Kaw Oklahoma, the state’s oldest of advertising and public Nation Native American and largest provider of den- relations at his alma maters. tribe, Wall serves as a com- Emmaus Baptist Church tal benefits. Previously, he His work has earned missioner with the Kaw Eco- Children’s Choir. was assistant director of ADDY™ and Telly™ nomic Development Author- Wall is a recipient of the communications for Awards, and honors from ity. He is an alumnus of “Forty Under 40” award by Oklahoma City University. PRSA, IABC, and CASE, Leadership Oklahoma City OKCBiz and “Achievers Wall has also held positions among others. At the same Class XXV, a past president Under 40” award by the in corporate marketing in time, Wall has served as an and founding member of the Journal Record. He is a grad-the retail apparel, publish- ADDY™ judge in seven OCCC Alumni Association, uate of the Walt Disney ing, and tourism industries. states. He is a past president and is an active member of World College Program in
His agency experience of the American Advertising South Oklahoma City Ro- Orlando, Fla., where he includes three years as se- Federation-Oklahoma City tary. He currently serves on proudly earned a nior writer for FELLERS Ad Club and is the current the Business Development “ductorate” degree. Marketing and Advertising, 1st Lt. Governor to the AAF Committee for the Moore He lives in Oklahoma City where he helped create Tenth District (Arkansas, Chamber of Commerce, and with his wife Angie and award-winning campaigns Louisiana, Oklahoma and is an assistant teacher for their two daughters.
Kaw Economic Development Authority is very proud of the effort and teamwork our employees have displayed at Woodridge Market.
Woodridge Market has received an award from Conoco for out-standing customer service. Providing excellent customer service is what it’s all about. Way to go, team!
Above are Malinda Villar, left, and Kay Meeks, Manager.
Top Performer Spirit of Performance Award
from Conoco
Brian Wall joins KEDA team
Autumn 2011 KANZA NEWS 19
Landmark statue has new home
As you travel east toward the Kaw Nation
on Highway 11, you could always tell when
you were getting closer, by spotting the landmark of the horse
and rider sitting on top of the hill with arms
outstretched consulting the “SouthWind.” Well,
not anymore. The statue has been moved
to the Kaw Nation Headquarters, still
visible on Highway 11, and still facing the
SouthWind, with arms outstretched.
Please take a few moments to fill out 5. How satisfied are you with the 9. How much do you agree or dis-this short survey, we value your input. overall content? agree that the issues covered are You can mail this to: o Very satisfied important to tribal members?
Kanza News o Somewhat satisfied o Strongly disagree P.O. Box 50 o Satisfied o Disagree Kaw City, OK 74641 o Somewhat dissatisfied o Undecided
o Dissatisfied o Agree 1. What is your level of interest in o Undecided o Strongly agree
the Kanza Newsletter? o Very important 6. How satisfied are you with the 10. Do you feel the newsletter effec-o Somewhat important timeliness of the information pre- tively provides information impor-o Not very important sented in the newsletter? tant to the overall needs of the o Not at all important o Very satisfied members? o Undecided o Somewhat satisfied o Yes
o Satisfied o No 2. How important to you is the regular o Somewhat dissatisfied o Don’t Know
newsletter sent by Kaw Nation? o Dissatisfied o Very important o Undecided 11. What, if any, information or sec-o Somewhat important tions would you like to see in-o Not very important 7. How satisfied are you with the cluded in the newsletter in the o Not at all important practicality and helpfulness of the future?o Undecided information presented in the news- ___________________________
letter? ___________________________3. How satisfied are you with the lay- o Very satisfied ___________________________
out of the newsletter? o Somewhat satisfied o Very satisfied o Satisfied 12. What, if any, sections do you think o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied should be removed from the news-o Satisfied o Dissatisfied letter?o Somewhat dissatisfied o Undecided ___________________________o Dissatisfied ___________________________o Undecided 8. How satisfied are you with your ___________________________
ability to submit information or 4. How satisfied are you with the articles for inclusion in the news- 13. Overall, how satisfied are you with
quality of the writing? letter? the regular newsletter? o Very satisfied o Very satisfied o Very satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Satisfied o Satisfied o Satisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied o Dissatisfied o Dissatisfied o Dissatisfied o Undecided o Undecided o Undecided
How are we doing?
It has been several years since we have asked our readers to take a survey on the Kanza Newsletter. This satisfaction survey contains the following survey items:
