Freedmen vs Cherokee Nation

found a history of the Vinita Oklahoma which carrys a story about one of my GGGUncles for whom Craig County was named after: Naming of Craig County When counties were created with the adoption of a Constitution for the new State of Oklahoma, the area in which Vinita was located became Craig County. The county was named for Granville C. Craig, prominent early-day farmer and stockman of Indian Territory and pioneer of the Welch area.l He was the son of Samuel Craig and Eliza J. Harlin Craig. She was one- eighth Cherokee Indian and a descendant of the Ward family of Cherokees. (my note: this is the Nancy Ward line; Bryant Wards son also married into the Cherokees and his line is known as the Missionary Ward line) Samuel Craig moved west with the Cherokees with the large emigration from East Tennessee to the Indian Territory in 1838 and settled on Honey Creek, a few miles south of what is now Grove. The following year, 1839, saw the feud between the Treaty and the Anti-Treaty partie...

Cherokees target California congresswoman's re-election campaign By CLIFTON ADCOCK World Staff Writer Published: 11/18/2009 10:22 PM Last Modified: 11/18/2009 10:22 PM http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=298&articleid=20091118_298_0_TheChe484643 The Cherokee Nation is supporting the primary opponent of a California congresswoman who has been at odds with the tribe over its stance on the descendants of freedmen. The tribe’s Executive Finance Subcommittee voted Tuesday night to send a $2,400 campaign donation to Democrat Felton Newell and a $5,000 donation to a political action committee called New Leadership PAC for Newell. Newell is challenging Rep. Dianne Watson in the Democratic primary for California’s 33rd Congressional District, set for June 8. During the meeting, the subcommittee also voted to send campaign contributions to other politicians and political action committees. Watson has been the tribe’s most vocal critic after tribal voters approved a meas...

Ok , I admit, ODOT has been patching US 169 or whoever does this - the road from Talala to at least Nowata is just one great big patch now. Recently they've had to patch the patches and in some places, like closer to Nowata the road is only patched along the side, which makes for a very large rut along the side of the road, not sure if they'll do more on that. However, they've done nothing for the large bumps in the road. For those of you that have not been on a sorta country two lane road in Oklahoma, I mean some small towns here don't even have paved roads to them, anyway, on those bumps, just image doing 60 miles an hour in a mall parking lot with speed bumps - no kidding - about ever 10 to 15 feet along this road is a speed bump - not to mention as you get closer to Nowata the bumps get bigger. I've already had to have the wheel bearings on one wheel replaced and the next bill goes to the Oklahoma Legislature for this - you don't want to fix the roads, ...

What about Dental!! Indian Health Care Improvement Act is introduced today Written by Tim Johnson's Office Thursday, 15 October 2009 17:51 The Act would permanently reauthorize Indian health care programs http://nativetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2512:indian-health-care-improvement-act-is-introduced-today&catid=51&Itemid=27 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, today joined with Chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND) to introduce the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 2009, which would improve health care services throughout Indian Country. Johnson is an original co-sponsor of the bill. “The grave reality is that the six counties in the nation with the lowest life expectancy are tribal counties in South Dakota. As the national debate focuses on health care, we should take this time to also spotlight the need to improve native health care,” Johnson said. “We not only have a treaty res...

I'M WITH YOU DAVE! (Fox and Friends!) I SAY TAX GOLFING! NO EXERCISE IN PLAYING THAT GAME>>>THEY ALL RIDE AROUND THE COURSE IN GOLF CARTS!

From: Nihbmailer [mailto:Nihbmailer@nihb.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:24 PM Subject: PRESS RELEASE - IHS Director and Congressional Leaders provide hope to Indian Country about health care reform Press Release September 15, 2009 For Immediate Release IHS Director and Congressional Leaders provide hope to Indian Country about health care reform Washington, DC – Traveling thousands of miles, hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) from regions of the United States convened in Washington, DC for the National Indian Health Board’s 26th Annual Consumer Conference. Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Director of Indian Health Services (IHS), Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) had an opportunity to talk about health care reform. “I cannot overstate the importance of our partnership as we move forward. I can’t work on trying to change and improve Indian Health Services alone. I need your help and so grateful that yo...

Highway 66 rehab project to begin in Claremore A much-anticipated construction project will begin in Claremore in just a few short days. ODOT has announced that the Lynn Riggs (Highway 66) pavement rehabilitation project will begin at 12:01 am, on September 21, 2009. This is approximately two years ahead of schedule. "When we first approached ODOT about this project, we were told that it was part of their plan for 2011 or 2012. With help from Senator Sean Burrage, Representative Tad Jones and ODOT Director Gary Ridley, who have all been very supportive of traffic projects in and around Claremore, we were able to get this project bumped up to this year," said City Manager Troy Powell. The much-needed rehabilitation project will consist of milling the asphalt, repairing the deteriorated areas, asphalt overlay and cleaning out the drainage. The construction area will be on Lynn Riggs from just north of Country Club Rd. to just north of Will Rogers Blvd. APAC Construction, th...

Obama administration makes new promise on Indian healthBy Rob CapricciosoStory Published: Sep 18, 2009 http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/59729182.html WASHINGTON – The nation’s top health official has told Indian country health leaders that the Obama administration believes American Indians deserve special consideration in any national reform to health insurance. (Yeah right! Like we're going to really believe this!) Speaking on Capitol Hill before an audience of Indian health leaders Sept. 15, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reported that President Barack Obama said in an appearance before a joint session of Congress Sept. 9 that he supports a mandate that individuals must purchase health insurance, much like car insurance. Such a mandate would require Americans to purchase health insurance with some degree of government assistance, depending on need and income. (Let's see maybe Oprah, should be donating some of her billions to India...

Oh, just loving these tea parties and their move into D.C..... God Bless you Glen Beck, Sean Hannity and the rest of the Fox News Channel!!

First of all THANK YOU...FOX NEWS CHANNEL! For those of you who watch it, now you know the rest of the story....:) From what I've gathered, the public doesn't want a public health option, no government health care, like what we have for Indian Health Services...hmmmm, not good enough for the public or congress but good enough for the Indians! So let's Gitter fixed! Let's do some of that reforming health care to Indian Health Services... I mean, they will extract your teeth but won't make you dentures, what kind of a deal is that!!

Golfers on the Nowata Golf Course - one of them hit a house this morning - I can hear them hit and my dog barks - so if they think they can get away with this - think again! My youngest son is a golfer and he was amazed that given the small size of the course and with the number of stray balls from this course, they haven't put up some type of netting to keep the balls from hitting the surrounding homes! Continued on my latest Blog about this! http://golferliability.blogspot.com/

Hey, you can't keep the ball on the course - then pay to get it back!

Looks as if at least 3 if not 4 balls have hit this area of the air conditioner More damage to my air conditioner/heater - can you believe this; that many balls in one location does not appear to me to an *accident* or an *innocent* ball gone astray! Either the course is not properly designed to minimize damage to surrounding property or there are some folks that need golf lessons - *hint; hint* Found 4 more golf balls in my front yard today. I'd say probably most got there yesterday or today, since I've not seen any before that. Yep, I'm going to keep track of these. Totally unnecessary considering the size of the golf course. Don't worry - I'll be taking photos of the balls as well! I see these golfers playing golf and they always look in the ditch near the course for their balls....not once have they crossed over into my yard to try and hunt for their ball...I wonder why... lol I must say there is something to ponder here; Wayne Reid owns the house next to mine; ...

It has been my experience that folks who do this type of damage feel they are immune from liability so just anticipating my next steps... http://www.mrgoodgolf.com/blog/golf-course-lawsuits/ http://hamptonroads.com/2008/01/woman-struck-golf-ball-files-suit,-alleging-design-flaw-beach-course The above case looks like a good one - apparently from talking to local golfers, it's the number 1 hole on the course that seems to line up with not only my house but the others next to me - I mean you see at least 3 or 4 balls a day around these houses - and since my house was built in 1915, I seriously doubt if the course was here before then - so I'd say they should move the number 1 hole or put up a netting to prevent damage to the houses along the north side of the golf course! http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-6004824/Recent-trends-in-anti-discrimination.html http://www.methowvalleynews.com/story.php?id=449 http://www.allbusiness.com/government/government-bodies-offices/10270003-...

The holes are all next to my air conditioner Three hits close to the air conditioner Look how it cracks the siding another hole Another hole next to the air conditioner This one was really hit hard went clear thru the siding Look at this - all this in about a week You can see another dent on this side of the air conditioner - it could have been hit twice Clearly a golf ball hit here - they make those nice little round dents You can't miss them - this air conditioner is a heater and air conditioner costing about $1,000.00 and in 100 degree heat in Oklahoma, you can't do without one! Letter to Nowata Golf Course: June 21, 2009 Nowata Golf Club Mr. Wayne Reeder 507 W Delaware Ave Nowata, OK 74048-2554 Re: Golf Ball Damage Dear Mr. Reeder: This is to inform you that the golf ball damage to my property is completely unnecessary. Nowata Golf Course is a very small course, if your golfers are unable to control their balls when they hit them, then they should take lessons ...

Well, I've seen some bad golfing in my days...but those folks at the Nowata Golf Course are really bad! This is a rather small golf course but they hit their balls like they're on the Peeble Beach course!! Found a big dent in my air conditioning today!! Guess it's time to send out a letter, I find it amazing the houses on both sides of me don't get it like the side of my house does!! Hey! I'm not made of money here and really don't feel like paying for their bad golfing!!

American Indians receiving 'substandard' healthcare June 15, 2009 — 2:50pm ET By Dan Bowman http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/american-indians-receiving-substandard-healthcare/2009-06-15 In a sad, but all too true case of healthcare negligence in the United States, the Associated Press reports that the Indian Health Service System's level of care for it's 2 million patients in 35 states is "grossly substandard" a good portion of the time. Among other reportable statistics, death rates for American Indian infants were found to be 40 percent higher than their white counterparts. Many qualified American Indians don't apply for services such as Medicare and Medicaid because they don't have access to the sign-up process, says the Associated Press. A lack of federal dollars also is a big reason for the poor health statistics of American Indians; Congress approved a budget of $3.6 billion for the Indian Health Service System for this year, not nearly enou...

Promises, promises Indian health care's forgotten victims BY Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press Writer - 06/15/2009 http://www.mtstandard.com/articles/2009/06/15/state/hjjajdiejcjjfg.txt Ada White talks about her great niece Ta'shon Rain Little Light, seen in the photo, during an interview with the Associated Press in Crow Agency recently. Ta'shon died of cancer in a matter of months subsequent to a misdiagnosis of depression by the local Indian Health Service. AP photos Wrong diagnosis leads to death of child from cancer in Crow Agency CROW AGENCY — Ta'Shon Rain Little Light, a happy little girl who loved to dance and dress up in traditional American Indian clothes, had stopped eating and walking. She complained constantly to her mother that her stomach hurt. When Stephanie Little Light took her daughter to the Indian Health Service clinic in this wind-swept and remote corner of Montana, they told her the 5-year-old was depressed. Ta'Shon's pain rapidly worse...

Dear Editor: This is a response to the article by Will Chavez in the June 2009 issue of the Phoenix: Immersion children should not suffer from Politics. With all due respect to all parties in this controversy. It is my understanding that the Cherokee People are trying to reclaim their language with the immersion school. That claim should only be reserved to those who are federally recognized as Cherokee citizens. If non federally recognized folks wish to learn the language, let them learn it from other citizen Cherokees they know, not as a small child in our immersion school. Children do not loose friends because they are or are not in a class room. Money has nothing to do with it, however, spending money on non Citizens doesn't make good economic sense. It is our language and culture that is to be preserved. Let us preserve it, not non recognized Cherokee citizens. Today, 3/4 of the U.S. population claims to be Cherokee! So where do we draw the line? Friends or anyone who claims t...

Who do I send the bill to for tires ruined on US Highway 169 that runs from Tulsa to the Kansas line? It's a beautiful 4 lane highway from Tulsa to Talala and then it converts to this 2 lane narrow 1920s road, *commonly referred to as the Pothole Expressway*. So when is this going to get extended to a 4 lane from Talala to the Kansas line! Let's see some of those gas tax dollars go to work here!!

With any luck Pelosi and Reid will soon be gone from their *power* posts in Congress... Again, Ms Watson distorts and gives the public half the information; and to top it all off, she doesn't want Indians to have decent housing! Among those Indians are legitimate Cherokee/Freemen! Congress has already changed that Treaty but she'd rather go along with the Freedmen's threats: don't do what we want or we'll not give you any Federal Funds; so does their violating the treaty justify their distorted views? I think not! CA is about to go bankrupt but Ms Watson, a California Congresswoman, is still worried about whether or not the Cherokee Nation, an Oklahoma Tribe, is Sovereign; no wonder the congressional black caucus doesn't want this heard in the courts, they may have to follow the law! The Cherokee Nation isn't a Private Club, that money comes from Treaty Rights, not some preconceived notion descendants of slaves may feel, they are owed. The US government sign...