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Delaware Indian News
The Official Publication of the Delaware Tribe of Indians
Lënapeí Pampil April 2021 ▪ Volume 44, Issue No. II
Sixth and Final Notice YOU MUST CONTACT THE
TRIBE BY JUNE 30, 2021!!
FOR A PAYMENT EVEN IF
YOU WERE BORN BETWEEN
THE RELEVANT DATES
THE TRIBE WILL NOT ISSUE AND ARE CURRENTLY AN
BORN BETWEEN 10/3/1972 AND 8/1/1980? ON THE 1980 ACT DELAWARE A CHECK TO ANYONE ON ENROLLED MEMBER OF
ROLL? DIDN’T RECEIVE A CHECK BETWEEN 2007 AND 2012? READ THE LIST WHO CONTACTS THE TRIBE. BECAUSE YOU
THE TRIBE AFTER THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED ON
THIS PER CAPITA PAYMENT INFORMATION. DATE. THE ROLL, YOU WERE NOT
ACTION REQUIRED BY JUNE 30, 2021 ENTITLED TO A PAYMENT
If you know someone on the list IN THE 1980s, MONEY WAS
I n 1980, Congress passed an act United States in the mid-l980s eral court’s order. below and are concerned that NOT PROVIDED FOR YOU
allocating the judgment funds to correct the underpayments If your name appears on the list they may not see this notice, IN THE IDAHO LITIGATION,
won by the Tribe and the Dela- (including authorization to Inte- on page 2, that means you were please contact them and have AND YOU HAVE NO LEGAL
ware Nation in the last of the In- rior to collect the overpayments born between October 3, 1972 them contact the Tribe. Please ENTITLEMENT TO A PAY-
dian Claims Commission Act made to other Tribal members and August 1, 1980 and your do not contact the Tribe directly. MENT FORTY YEARS LATER.
cases brought by the two tribes. who were not afterborns). The name appeared on the 1980 Act We do not have the resources to
reach out to people. They have to ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT
That act required that Tribal United States did not make up roll and the Court’s and Tribe’s WASTE YOUR TIME OR THE
members born between October the underpayments, or collect the records show you did not receive reach out to the Tribe.
If you know that someone TRIBE’S IF YOU RECEIVED A
3, 1972 and August 1, 1980 were overpayments. and cash a check between 2007 CHECK FOR ROUGHLY $900
to receive a slightly higher per As part of the negotiations of on the list has passed away,
and 2012. BETWEEN 2007 AND 2012.
capita payment than other Tribal the Tribe’s trust mismanagement please let us know that as well.
Please note that the Tribe does YOUR NAME SHOULD NOT
members also included on the suit against the United States If your name appears on the list BE ON THE LIST, AND YOU
roll under the 1980 Act. The De- brought in 2002, this issue was not have the resources to figure
please: out how to divide a payment to WILL NOT RECEIVE ANOTH-
partment of the Interior did not uncovered. Over 1,000 checks 1. Send an email to ER CHECK.
compute those adjustments when were issued and c a s h e d b e - a deceased member among the
lostdelawares@delaware- member’s heirs. The Tribe can The Tribe will be sending
it made per capita payments un- t w e e n 2 0 0 7 and 2 0 1 2 , but tribe.org
der the Act in the 1980s. Mem- we are still looking for more issue a check to the “Estate of checks out in batches every sev-
2. Telephone 918-337-6590 [Deceased member’s name]” and eral weeks or so to those Tribal
bers of the Kansas and Idaho than 2 5 0 Tribal afterborn 3. Send the information to
Delaware groups brought suit m e m b e r s who were infants distribute it only to the deceased members from whom we have
Enrollment Department, member’s executor or personal received information during that
against the United States alleg- o r young children when the C/O Emily Wade,
ing other violations of the 1980 1980 Act was passed and im- representative. The executor or period. Therefore, please wait at
Delaware Tribe of Indians, personal representative will have least {{four}} weeks after con-
Act. While those groups lost on plemented. 5100 Tuxedo Blvd.,
those other counts, the United The United States agreed, and to produce documentation (a will tacting the Tribe to contact us
Bartlesville, OK 74006. or court order) proving that sta- again about your check. How-
States did admit it had underpaid the Idaho federal court has now
the “afterborns,” those members ordered, that the remaining funds tus. It is then up to the executor ever, if your address changes
Regardless of which method or personal representative to dis- after you provide your infor-
of the Delaware Tribe (and of the be turned over to the Tribe to you use, please include your:
unrecognized Idaho and Kansas make one last attempt to locate tribute the funds. mation to the Tribe, please let
Delaware groups) born between the remaining Tribal members us know that immediately so
1. name as of 1980, PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR that the check can be sent to
those dates in 1972 and 1980. and issue checks to them for 2. current name if different,
(They were nicknamed “after- roughly $900. After this attempt, PARENT(s) OR GUARDIAN the correct address. [All Tribal
3. current address, DID NOT MAKE SURE YOU members should contact the En-
borns” because they were born the Tribe will use any remaining 4. phone number
after the preceding judgment funds for elder assistance and WERE ON THE 1980 ACT rollment Office as a matter of
5. Tribal enrollment number (if ROLL PREPARED BY THE course when there is an address
funds act passed by Congress in higher education scholarships, available), and
1972.) The Idaho federal court consistent with Tribal Council SECRETARY OF THE INTE- change.]
6. Birthdate. RIOR IN THE EARLY 1980s,
hearing the case ordered the Resolution 2019-31 and the fed- (continued on page 2)
YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE
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Eligible “Lost Delaware” Names (continued from page 1)
This is the list of “afterborn” Lindsey Renee Davis Miles Grady Hunt Preston Phillip Pregler Jr Jeromy Michael Thrasher
Tribal members we have not been Deleicia Chantell Dennis Kathryn Theresa Hunter Rosan L Primeaux Samuel Vinson Tiblow
able to locate using each name as Amy Marie Dick Maranda Dawn Hutchinson George Wayne Prine Linda S Tiblow
it appeared on the 1980 Act List Damon Lee Dick Jessica Lynne Hutson Matthew Zane Rampey George Edward Tinker
Lysh Wynee Dick Jolene Donnell Hutson Jennifer Jane Replogle Phillip A Tipton
prepared by the Department of
Alex R Donaho Heather Marie Jackson Aren Christian Reynolds Gregory John Tollett
the Interior. Lacey Rebecca Downum Jennifer Kay Jackson Bron Hudson Reynolds Jason Lee Toney
Stephen William Duncan John David Jackson Cole Eric Reynolds Shelly Rene Totty
Maria L Allen Melinda Lei Durrett Melanie Marie Jackson Daniel Steven Rice Brian Keith Townsend
Billy Robert Bailey Dawne Arnel Dushane Sarah Leanne Jackson Jeremy S Rich Harold Lafayette Travis Jr
Tanya Yvonne Bailey James Edward Dwojak Jr William D Jackson Jodi D Richesin Brandon D Trimble
Sugar Michelle Banning Holly Diana Ellis Mary Elizabeth James Ronald L Robertson Michael A Van Antwerp
Adam Mark Barnes Phillip Wade English Jennifer Carol Jenkins Jason Ray Rodriguez Jeffrey Keith Vinyard
Jeremy Dian Barnes Shauna Lynn Ercolin Michelle Lee Jensen Andrea C Rogers Patrick Francis Waddell*
Joel Anderson Barnes Adley Marion Fautln Stephanie Dawn Jensen* Ricky J Rogers Christopher Gene Walker
Nathaniel David Barnes* David Leroy Fiedler Kandi Nicole Johns John E Rosser Jr Jeremiah Wade Walker
Steven W Barnes Tiffany Ann Fiedler Jeri M Journeycake Thomas Anthony Russell* Krishna L Walker
Tracy L Barnes Johnthon Vincent Fields Lewis Steven King Jose Juan Sanchez Jr Johnathan Christopher Wear
Sheila Anne Barnett Artie Joel Flores Annalisa Jo Kinney Elizabeth Nicole Schroeder Valerie Elizabeth Wear
Douglas Wayne Barton II Jennifer Elaine Flores Kenneth Charles Klein Christopher S Scott Stephanie C Weatherman
Donald Ray Beeson Adrian Herman Forbes Christopher Daniel Kunce Shannon LeAnn Scott Jessica Marie Wells
Carson James Beets Lucien Sirruck Forbes Dearl Gene Lankford Jr Tasha Deann Scott Mary May West*
Amber Renee Berry Thalimika Da Anna Forbes Elizabeth Ann Lankford Trisha Dawn Scott Heather Nikole Wilson*
Tiffany Marie Bierschied Gregory L Freeman Eric Wayne Lankford Leanne J Sluggins Charlene Wilson
Conrad Caleb Blanchard Danielle Marie Galich Staci Lynn Layton Tonya R Sluggins Timothy B Wilson
Shelly Diane Blanke David Joseph Galich Sarah H Lemmon David Glen Shafer Skipper D Wilson
Julie F Blount Michael Robert Galich Christy Lynne Love Markus William Edward Michael Jason Winesburg
Robert Charles Boyd III Salina Mari Gavagni Nichole Rene Lowrey Shawnee April Cheri Wood
Michael Dewayne Bradshaw Rose Ann Davina George Wesley Jacob Lowrey Brian Lee Shilling Joshua Lee Wood
Carrie Arlene Brimmer Nathan Lee Gibson Anilee Michelle Maddox Lilly Evelena Simmons Clinton Lee Woods
Alicia Leigh Broadus Karen Elaine Goff Maria Rae Maddox Melissa Lynn Simpson Wenona Kay Woods
Roger Eugene Bronson Rebekah Marie Goff Randy Mammedaty Jr Justin D Smart Nichawn Pay Woolery
Tammy Venita Brooks April Jane Golden Sarah A Mark Adam Mahr Smith Tonya Melody Woolery
Virginia Mae Brooks Holly Marie Goodson Robin Elizabeth McAnnich Kimberly Michelle Smith Amanda Diane Wright
Elaina Kaye Brown Scot Michael Grabbe Justin Scott McClemore Nicole K Smith David Eric Ybarra
Amy Michelle Bunch Christy Ann Graves Douglas Blake McClure Rebecca Heather Smith
Quintin Lee Callaway Gregory Nelson Graves Latisha Ann McCrery Matthew Luke Stanfel
Joshua Scott Caouette * An asterisk after a name indicates
Jennifer Christine Griffitts Jennifer A McGuire Rena Machelle Stanfel that the investigation of cleared
Sadie Noel Carlisle Arin L Haff Teddy Jake Measles Jeremy Chad Steinbach
Clifton Quinton Carpenter checks conducted by the Office of
Joshua David Haff Misty Gayle Merrill Kris Anne Stevens the United States Attorney for the
Michael Scoff Carpenter Jeremy Scott Halfmoon Benjamin Scott Miller Laura Allison Stewart District of Idaho concluded that
Miranda Carreon Billy J Hallagin Brian Clifford Miller Samuel B Stokes the member had in fact received
Christine M Childers James Charles Hammon Jr Charla Ann Miller Spencer C Stokes and cashed a check, but the Tribe
Lori E Childers Jason Lynn Hammon Christina Marie Miller Douglas Brian Stone could not confirm that from re-
Amy Cherese Christensen Kristine Marie Haner Bradley Z Mooring Karri Leigh Stout cords in its possession. If any of
John Paul Coberly Matthew Ryan Harris Arlo Jonathon Morrow Paula Gail Stout these members respond and assert
Kaliska Juanita Verarie Crystal Lea Harvey* Jolene Michelle Nelson Samuel Owen Strother that they did not receive and cash
Cockrell Curbs Robert Hatcher Angela M Nevins Michael Errol Swaim a check between 2007 and 2012,
Amy L Connor Jeffrey Mack Hawkins Nina Newcomb Gregory A Switch the Tribe will investigate further
Sarah J Connor Lori Lynn Hayes Melanie Dawn Norton Jason M Switch to determine if a check should be
Michael Rufus Cook Ginger Ann Herkender Timothy Jason Nowlin Scott A Taylor issued. In any event, the Tribe re-
Monica Renee Cook Kyle Edward Herkender Sarah Catherine Nunn Kiley A Teeter serves the right to not issue a check
Christopher K Cox Janessa Leann Hernadez Lissa Irene Pecore Shelby L Teeter to any member listed above if it
Natalie M Cox Andrea Mine Higgins Mary Ella Perryman Dwayne Michael Thomas turns out that the member already
Jason Lee Craddock Jennifer Rae Hodgdon Cindy Marie Pope Jessica Lynn Thomas received a check that was cashed.■
Talanda Ann Creed Misty Dawn Hodgdon Jennifer Lynn Pope Kathy Jo Thomas
Trudie Kristine Creed Tonia Sue Holt Jennifer Tina Pope Kindrid Jane Thomas
Dona Kay Cupp Cherilynn Delane Hughes Emilie C Porter Nathan Charles Thomas
Jane Marie Curley Kenda Tennille Hunt Jason P Porter Christy Leigh Thompson
Dawn Michelle Davis Tracy Lynn Hunt Paul Matthew Pregler Amy Renee Thornton
April 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 3
From the Desk of From the Desk of Assistant Chief Brad Kills Crow
Chief Chet Brooks
Brad Kills Crow, Assistant Chief lation of Washington and Rogers
Chet Brooks, Chief Counties rather than the vision and
W anishi, Weli Kishku Sikon, I am thankful for this
good spring day. I am most happy that the COV-
T he Delaware Tribe will be ending
our relationship with the Wash-
ington County Child Care Founda-
funding, program services and who
was actually benefitting. Current data
from the Foundation indicates that
needs of the Delaware Tribe.
So, on June 1, Delaware Child
Development will no longer be con-
ID-19 positive cases are now less than half of what they tion effective June 1. The Foundation approximately 30% of the children nected with the Foundation’s centers
were in Oklahoma last summer. Over 20% of Oklaho- has been managing the Tribe’s CCDF they serve are Native American and (aka Ivy Academies) in Downtown
mans have now been vaccinated with both doses and child care program, Delaware Child only 3% or 13 children are Delaware Bartlesville, West Bartlesville, Clare-
I’m sure that those numbers will go up later this year. Development (DCD), since 2005 tribal members. While the Tribe is fi- more and Owasso/Sperry. The Tribe
The tribe has been lucky in that we have only had three through a Memorandum of Agree- nancially and legally responsible for will assume the management of the
tribal employees tested positive for Coronavirus and ment with Cherokee Nation. In April approximately $8.5 million dollars in Delaware Child Development Center
they are fully recovered. 2020, the MOA between the Founda- federal Child Care and Early Head on the Tribal Complex in Bartlesville
You will find information attached in the DIN, tion and Cherokee Nation ended and Start funds, it seems the Tribe is car- and continue to provide services to
whereby we continue to look for good mailing ad- the Tribe entered into an agreement rying a great deal of liability with the children currently enrolled. As
dresses or contact information for approximately 255 with Cherokee Nation to directly re- little benefit to tribal members. When space becomes available, Delaware
Delaware tribal members that have not been fully paid ceive our CCDF funds. In 2017 the planning these programs, the Foun- and other tribal children will be giv-
their per capita payment from our 1970 land claims. In Foundation submitted a grant for an dation never asked the Tribe what we en enrollment preference. The Tribe
this paper a list of those “lost” Delaware’s who must Early Head Start program on behalf envisioned or what options we had has relinquished the larger of our two
respond by June 30, 2021, if they desire to receive this of the Tribe and submitted an appli- when designing program services. No Early Head Start grants and will as-
payment. If you are one of these “lost” Delaware’s cation for a second grant in 2018. tribal community needs assessment sume management of the smaller
or know of their whereabouts or contact information, Both EHS grants are managed by the was ever undertaken by the Founda- EHS grant for 36 children on June 1.
please email that information to lostdelawares@dela- Foundation as part of DCD. tion to determine the needs of fami- The EHS program will also be oper-
waretribe.org. The total operating budget for lies with young children living in our ated at DCD in Bartlesville. We hope
Further good news is that housing has received a Delaware Child Development is ap- service area. The Tribe has requested to work with the Foundation to tran-
COVID-19 grant which can pay up to three months’ proximately $10,000,000 annually. for years that the program and facili- sition children, families, staff, and
rent or utility bills for those Delaware’s that have been This includes funds from the Office ties reflect the culture and values of services with as little disruption as
affected by COVID-19. Please contact by email cbig- of Child Care and the Office of Head the Delaware people, yet the centers possible.
goose@delawaretribe.org or telephone Cece Biggoose Start and designated by Congress remain totally void of anything re- In time, we hope to have a DCD
at 918-337-6572 for an application. specially for tribal children and fami- lated to our Tribe. Families using our program that will truly benefit our
More good news is that the Delaware Pow wow will lies; the Department of Agriculture childcare program don’t even know children and families and one the
again be open Memorial Day Weekend after being shut Child Care Food Program; parent that without the Delaware Tribe these Delaware Tribe will be proud of.■
down last year due to COVID.■ fees; and subsidy payments from the services would not exist. Thus, Dela-
State and Tribes. ware Child Development had come
For several years, there has been to reflect the vision of the Foundation
growing concerns about program and the needs of the broader popu-
From the Desk of Councilmember Jeremy Johnson
Jeremy Johnson, Tribal Councilmember Delaware Tribe. Anita Mathis General Council meeting this port for our current employees.
has been instrumental in getting coming November! Within this new year, I fully
H è Lënapeyok! Spring time
is once again upon us and
with its arrival comes hope and
would consider selecting a trib-
al princess like we had done in
the past. After much discussion,
a committee together to review
applications and help guide our
next representative throughout
Another thing we have been
working on is budgeting our
Cares Act funds to upgrade
expect that we will begin to see
some new positive developments
for our tribal government and
renewal. With this change comes and research, I helped develop her tenure. The committee con- many aspects of our tribal orga- tribal citizens alike. As always, if
a time to reflect and redirect our requirements and an applica- sists of Anita Mathis, Benita nization. We’ve all been working you have any questions, or want
energies to new and continuing tion for the young women of our Shea, Alyssa Quay Hosey, and closely with our Tribal Opera- to discuss anything, feel free to
projects. One project that has fi- tribe. We had hoped to complete Red Day Johnson. For applica- tions manager, employees, and reach out to me at jeremyjohn-
nally come to fruition is the re- this entire process last year, but tions and requirements, please accountants to spend these funds son@delawaretribe.org. Wani-
vival of our Tribal Princess pro- of course, those plans were de- contact Anita Mathis either by in the most effective and ben- shi.■
gram. railed by the pandemic. phone at (918) 337-6595 or by eficial ways possible. I expect to
Nearly two years ago, tribal However, the good news is email at amathis@delaware- see much major upgrades in our
elder Kay Alexander came to a that we will be selecting a prin- tribe.org. I am excited to see our technological capabilities, our
council meeting and asked if we cess this year to represent the Tribal Princess crowned at our COVID-19 precautions, and sup-
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From the Desk of Trust Board Veterans Committee Report not only self, but for others, and
the Society we represent, and
Treasurer Red Day Johnson Kenny Brown, Chairman Kills Crow. With the induction above all dance to Honor War-
of Sara Boyd, Debra Mooney, riors. With the instruction and
Red Day Johnson, Trust Board Treasurer F inally! 2020 is behind us! It
has been a totally inactive
Megan Lowry, and Emily Harris
the Lenape Color Guard was the
leadership of Stanley Sleeper
and Mosses Star, our name Le-
E lànkumachi, mèchi yukwe politics can often spoil this com- year. No Committee meetings, first Color Guard, in our part of nape Gourd Dance Society, was
sikòn. (Relatives, it is now ing together. Not everyone will no powwows, Color Guard the Country, to include Women Chosen and Blessed. Follow-
spring.) agree, this is to be expected. called to duty one time, for the Warriors. ing Arapaho Starhawk Society
This past fall and winter have What is expected, is for our peo- first annual joint conference of In 1993, Delaware Gourd Guidelines, the Society leader
been a challenging time for our ple to have an opinion, a stance, Veteran Organizations confront- Dancers began talking about holds the office for life. God
tribal government. The Covid and at the very least a voice! It ing Veteran suicides. forming our own Lenape Bless our Society leader, U.S.
pandemic has cause many de- is past time that Robert’s Rules 2021 is off to a good start, the group. Don Wilson and his wife, Army Special Forces Veteran
lays in our projects. I am excited stopped dictating our General Color Guard was invited to open Betty (Cheyenne/Arapaho) at- John W. Sumpter.
to say that despite obstacles, Council and our own Lenape the Peoria Nation General Coun- tended dances with her people. The Lenape Veterans Color
the Trust Board is beginning values take over. cil on March 6th. Hoping that’s Her uncle, Stanley Sleeper, was Guard and Lenape Gourd Dance
to move forward in navigating The Delaware Tribal Princess the start of a much better year. head of the Arapaho Starhawk Society are Auxiliaries of the
these unique times. As spring- is being revived at this year’s I look forward to resuming Society. Don, Betty and John Delaware Veterans Committee.
time arrives, many events once General Council 2021. As a monthly meetings and planning Sumpter went out to western Just received word, the Copan
cancelled last year are being an- former Tribal Princess, I can an auction and other fund raising Oklahoma, and it was Betty who Powwow is on! Save up you
nounced for this year. There is a remember when elders Thelma ideas for the Memorial Wall. went to her uncle, Stanley to in- money, the Veterans will have an
sense of hope in the air for our Pace and Mary Watters crowned Since there is little to report tercede on our behalf. It was de- auction Saturday morning—we
Lenape people. me at General Council. This was on, I thought it might be interest- cided by the Starhawks we could got some Good Stuff.
These quiet, down times of- a proud moment in my youth! I ing to record the histories of our organize as the Lenape Gourd Remember if you smudge re-
fer an excellent opportunity to was surrounded in a room full of Color Guard and Gourd Dance Dance Society under their Or- ally good the night before Pow-
begin planning. My opinion, it Lenape families. It was a hum- Society. ganization with their Blessing, wow—the Powwow Fairy will
is better to proactive than reac- bling experience to represent The Lenape Veterans Color IF we would follow strictly their bless your moccasins!
tive to issues facing our people. our people in that capacity. I Guard was formed in 2004 and guidelines. The Gourd Society See you at Copan!■
I have volunteered my efforts would like to recreate this mo- made our first entrance into the is not a social club or frat house
to begin planning for our next ment for our next generation. arena at the 2004 Copan Dela- type organization, it is mainly
General Council in November. Our newest princess should be ware Powwow. Our Medicine composed of Veterans, but Non
It is no surprise to many mem- surrounded by support that our Staff was made by and present- Veterans are welcome to dance
bers that our Tribe has not been Lenape people can give. ed to the Color Guard by Tony in Veterans Honor. Respect of
able to make a quorum at Gen- If you would like to be a voice
eral Council in quite some time. in this General Council, I en-
This needs to be addressed. The courage it! Make it a point to at-
Lenape people use the General tend this year. Make it a point to Trust Board 2021 Annual Budget
Council to make their voices share ideas. Make it a point.
T
heard. These voices have been As I move forward in plan- he Trust Board’s Annual Budget for 2021 is set at $240,000 and
silent. It is my opinion that as ning, I am looking for those breaks down as follows:
elected officials, it is our duty to positive memories of our Gen-
make sure our people have those eral Council. What does it mean
Reinvestment 10% $24,000
voices. to you and your family. Please
General Council is a time for email with your “Remember Cultural Preservation 10% $24,000
our people to come together. when…” at rdjohnson@dela- Community Services 25% $60,000
General Council means the good waretribe.org.■ Education 30% $72,000
of the tribe is considered. Tribal
Elders 5% $12,000
Veterans 5% $12,000
Tribal Operations 15% $36,000
April 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 5
Delaware Tribe Cultural Center Online language classes – 6 corded videos as course content Applicants for intern positions
persons at $500 each along with materials already on must be registered members of
Announces 2021 Internship Program Video series – Interns will be
the LenapeTalking Dictionary. the Delaware Tribe and available
Educational training – 6 per- to come in to the Delaware Tribe
T he Delaware Tribe Cultural
Center is recruiting interns
to obtain training and experi-
Youth Culture Camp – Staff
facilitators – 4 persons
trained to write short language
scripts for video, learn the scripts
in Lenape, then video record the
sons at $500 each
Storytelling – Elders will train
Cultural Center in Bartlesville
between the hours of 9am–5pm
@$500 each interns to become storytellers M-F. Please mail a letter of ap-
ence in functions like Library, lessons for use in online classes.
There is a possibility this will be Elder interviews - interns will plication to Curtis Zunigha, Cul-
Museum, Archives, Language, The lessons will be added to the
conducted virtually due to Covid video record elder interviews for tural Center Director, Delaware
and Cultural Activities. The Cen- existing “Speaking Across Gen-
restrictions but it hasn’t been de- tribal archives Tribe of Indians, 5100 Tuxedo
ter’s staff members are Curtis erations” video series.
termined yet. Therefore we may History lectures – interns will Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006 or
Zunigha (Director), Anita Mathis Monthly/daily word calen-
have a larger group of youth that develop online history lessons email to czunigha@delaware-
(Library/Archives), and Jim Re- dar videos – Interns will present
can access the camp. Classes from library & archives tribe.org.
menter (Language). They will the monthly word calendars and
in history, language, songs and Archiving documents & pho-
provide the training and supervi- daily word lessons in video re-
dances, crafts, and storytelling tos – interns will upload docu- Applications will be accepted
sion of all interns. The following cordings for daily posts on social
will be part of the online con- ments & photos into Past Perfect between April 1-30, 2021.■
positions have been approved by media.
tent. In-person activities will be archival database and catalog
the Tribal Council for the period Live Zoom classes – Interns
planned as existing Covid proto- books & videos in the tribal li-
May 1–August 31, 2021. will coordinate and conduct live
cols allow. The one-week camp brary.
classes on Zoom using the re-
is typically held in late June.
The Lenape Center cut to Eastern Pennsylvania, and ments that speak for themselves.
the Hudson Valley to Delaware, The Lenape Center brings not
T he Lenape Center is a non-
profit arts and culture organi-
zation based in Manhattan, New
ness for future generations”, says
Baker, a native of Dewey, Okla-
homa. “I speak as a Lenape per-
with Manhattan at its center. Due
to centuries of colonialism per-
petuated by genocide, forced dis-
only the history of the people of
this region into the forefront, but
also provides a living presence
York. Led by Delaware Tribe son and Lenape Center informs placement, and systemic oppres- and strong voice that the people
member Joe Baker since 2009, the public about our history, cul- sion, today the Lenape diaspora of Lenapehoking are still here.
Lenape Center has created cul- ture, survivance, and contempo- is dispersed throughout the U.S. For more details about the
tural programs, history lectures, rary identity.” and Canada. The Lenape diaspo- mission and activities of Lenape
symposia, art exhibitions, perfor- ra includes five federally-recog- Center, find them online at
Continuing Lenapehoking, nized nations in Oklahoma, Wis- www.thelenapecenter.com and
mances, and land acknowledg-
ment workshops to continue the
the Lenape Homeland. consin, and Ontario. The Lenape on Facebook. Email address:
Lenape presence. “We push back Lenapehoking is the Lenape Center does not speak for these Lenapecenter@gmail.com■
against our erasure and seed the name for Lenape land, which nations and recognizes they have
ground with Lenape conscious- spans from Western Connecti- active thriving tribal govern-
Community Services Programs vendors or reimburse applicants
with proper documents and re-
Funds are to be used for emer-
gency situations as requested
dental services including tooth
repair, fillings, dentures or emer-
If you have questions, please Tribal members. The family may ceipts. by Tribal member. Applicants gency services. Income verifica-
contact the Tribal Office at apply for the funds to be used for Medical Assistance: Assis- must utilized other community tion required.
918-337-6590. expenses that are most beneficial tance to pay medical bills, in- resources if available. Emer- Elder Optical: Provides assis-
to the family (i.e., funeral ser- cluding but not limited to out of gency Assistance up to $240.00 tance for optical services to Del-
T he Community Services
committee has reinstated
programs previously suspended
vices, family meals, wake, grave
markers, etc.) Documentation re-
quired to establish membership
pocket medical expenses, medi-
cal equipment(purchase or rent-
al), Home health care, pharmacy,
and Emergency Transportation
up to $200.00 Funds will be de-
termined and disbursed by the
aware Elders age 60 and over.
Funds may be used for services,
including glasses, exams or re-
and revised or kept the same, and proof of death. etc. not to exceed $240.00 Pay- Community Service committee lated costs.
dollar amount of benefits that Elder Prescriptions: Pre- ment for services will be made on a case-by-case basis. Student Optical: Provides
were previously reduced. Based scription medication assistance to provider or Tribal member if Rental Assistance: Available assistance to students enrolled
on the anticipated availability of to Delaware Elders age 60 and paid receipts are included with up to $240 based on same crite- in grades K-12, colleges or uni-
funding, applications for the fol- over for Pharmacy and related other required documentation. ria as emergency application and versities or vocational technical
lowing programs are being ac- costs. Elders may receive assis- Emergency Assistance & determined on a case-by-case schools. Based on age of appli-
cepted. tance up to $75.00 per month not Emergency Travel Assis- basis. cant, proof of enrollment may be
Burial Program: $750.00 to exceed $900.00 per calendar tance: Emergency assistance Dental Assistance: Reinstated required. ■
Burial assistance for Delaware year. Funds may be disbursed to to Delaware Tribal members. to $300. Provides assistance for
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Stories of Our Past— Delaware Tribe Princess Committee
The Remarkable History of the Delaware Tribe Formed
Anita Mathis, Librarian & Archives Manager Application Deadline is September 1, 2021
H ere in the Archives we have many wonderful
pictures, documents, and objects of our An-
cestors—from the past to the present.
derson, son of Chief William Anderson, her mother
Josie Willett Anderson. Anna passed away on De-
cember 4, 1979, just a few weeks after this photo
Tribal Princess will be presented at General Council Meeting in No-
vember
In this article we are going to tell the story of was taken. Anna was very active throughout her 2021-22 Delaware Tribal Princess Application Criteria
Anna Anderson Davis. Born November 6, 1897. life in the Bartlesville Indians women’s club, and
Full Blood Delaware. Her Father was Samuel An- her Tribe. ■ Applicant Eligibility Criteria
All candidates who apply for Princess must be an enrolled member
of The Delaware Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma and:
• Be female, 14-20 years of age, never have been married and
never have been pregnant.
• Have knowledge of Delaware culture, history, and traditional
customs, or be willing to learn.
• Have no juvenile or adult criminal history and/or record.
• Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the fol-
lowing: Local Chapter Officials, Clergy, Academic Counselors,
Community Leaders, etc. Note: no letters written by personal
family members or friends will be accepted.
• Submit a color self-portrait.
• Submit a maximum one (1) page biography.
• Be able to participate in radio and media interviews scheduled
by The Delaware Tribe.
• In the event a candidate is registered for and called for active
duty with any military service, a secondary will step in to as-
sume the position of Princess.
Applications will be accepted in person at the Delaware Tribe Cul-
tural Center, 166 N. Barbara, in Bartlesville. Please call Committee
Chair Anita Mathis for appointment, or any questions.
Office: 918-337-6595
Cell: 918-338-9919
Email: amathis@delawaretribe.org
April 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 7
Lenape Language Report Delaware Tribe Gift Shop Update
Jim Rementer, Director, Lenape Language Project
What’s Newest: Words and The other new list is about
sentences continue to be added ways to talk about traveling in
to the dictionary. We have been Lenape.
working with recording sessions http://delawaretribe.org/
made with Lucy Blalock. The wp-content/uploads/Lenape-
words and sentences from these Names-For-Ways-To-Travel-Up-
are being added to the diction- date.pdf
ary. Revived: I was asked about
We have also been adding lists the Lenape Word-a-Day cal-
to the language section of the endars like I made when Lucy
tribal website. They are found Blalock was teaching classes.
here: http://delawaretribe.org/ The list is also posted on the
blog/2013/06/26/language/. Tribal website. There are sound
Previously we had posted a files for each of these words in
list of Lenape Names of Fruit the Lenape Talking Dictionary.■
and Nut Trees and now we add-
ed:
http://delawaretribe.org/
wp-content/uploads/Lenape-
Names-of-Other-Trees.pdf
Our Gift Shop now has satin jackets with the tribal seal and a quilted liner.
They come in red or black and are available in sizes Large, X-Large and 2-XL.
Other sizes are available by special order.
All gift shop items can be purchased online at www.delawaretribe.org/shop/.
Major credit cards accepted and your purchase can be picked up or mailed.
You may shop in person however you must first make an appointment to enter
the building due to COVID-19 protocols set by the Tribal Council.
Just call Anita Mathis at 918-337-6595 or 918-338-9919. Wanishi ■
Photos from the Lenape Language Program
Top row, Jim Rementer and Russell Ellis; Lenape Language class
Middle row, Dee Ketchum and Leonard Thompson; Alice Anderton
Bottom row, Janifer Brown and Mike Pace; Language Committee.
Page 8 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) April 2021
Cultural Center is Recruiting If You Need Update Your Enrollment Data
Volunteers for Cultural Project
Funded by U.S. National Park Service
T he Delaware Tribe received
a Cultural Heritage grant
from the U.S. National Park Ser-
community protocols that reflect
the experience of the elders and
the spirit of our ancestors. And
vice in 2019. The Cultural Cen- the Tribe will have a commit-
ter is now commencing the final ted group of Delaware people
project of the grant. This project to help care for the traditional
will research, document, teach, needs of our departed loved ones
and restore traditional funeral, and their families.
burial, and cemetery mainte- Only registered members of
nance practices in our tribal so- the Delaware Tribe may apply.
ciety. To volunteer for this project –
We are recruiting a small please send letter of inquiry to
group of tribal volunteers to join NPS HERITAGE PROJECT,
in a mentor-protégé relationship c/o Curtis Zunigha, Cultural
to assume the duties and respon- Center Director, Delaware Tribe
sibilities of Delaware traditional of Indians 5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
funeral and burial practices. This Bartlesville, OK 74006. Email:
will also include cemetery care czunigha@delawaretribe.org.
and maintenance guidelines. Applications will not be consid-
We will document the project ered after April 30, 2021.■
for the tribal archives in a se-
cure database. We will develop
Donations for Education Scholarships Gratefully Accepted
We invite tribal members and others to contribute to a Send donations to
special fund for educational scholarships. Donors are rec-
ognized in five levels: Delaware Tribe of Indians
Brass Level up to $ 100 Trust Board, Education Committee
Silver Level $ 100-500 5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Gold Level $ 500-1,000 Bartlesville, OK 74006-2746
Wampum Level $ 1,000-5,000
Wampum Belt Level above $ 5,000
Delaware Indian News
The Delaware Indian News is the official publication of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. It is published quarterly Published April 2021. Reprint permission is granted with credit to the Delaware Indian News, unless oth-
by the Delaware Tribe of Indians and is mailed free to members. Subscriptions to non-tribal members are erwise noted.
available at $20 per year. To order a subscription, contact (918) 337-6590 or din@delawaretribe.org. The mission of the DIN is to serve, empower and inform the Lenape people, while adhering to the policy of
We invite contributions, but reserve the right to limit printing based upon available space. The deadline unbiased reporting in an ethical and professional manner.
for articles, letters, ads and calendar of events is June 15, 2021 for the July 2021 issue. Submissions may be
Editorial Board:
mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the tribal office or emailed to din@delawaretribe.org. Paid advertisements
are available; for rates, please contact the editor. Joe Brown, Gregory Brown, Charla Mann
Editorials, guest columns, and reader’s letters reflect the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect Technical Editor: Joe Brown
the opinion of the DIN, its staff, or the tribal government. Editorials that are intended to be published in the
DIN must concern tribal issues and should not be statements of general political beliefs. They must be signed (din@delawaretribe.org) ■
by the author and include the author’s address. The DIN does not guarantee publication upon submission of
comments.
April 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 9
Check Out the Tribal Web Site Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Have you visited our Tribe’s web site recently? Additional material
that we were unable to include in the DIN can often be found there.
T he Delaware Tribe Hous-
ing Program was recently
awarded $735,300.57 from the
during the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic. This program pro-
vides assistance for eligible ap-
at least 18 years old at the time of
application. The applicant must
qualify as a low-income family
Go to: www.delawaretribe.org ■ U.S. Department of Treasury. plicants in the form of a grant in whose income does not exceed
The money is from the Emer- an amount to cover up to three 80% of the local area median in-
gency Rental Assistance (ERAP) months of dwelling rent and/or come. Income limits are adjusted
program. Housing has developed utility payments. for family size and updated on a
policies and procedures for the The tribal member applicant periodic basis. There is no mini-
disbursement of funds. The poli- is responsible for providing all mum income required.
cies will be available with the necessary information and accu-
application in order to apply for rately completing the application Policies and applications are
assistance. as required. Rental assistance in- available on the Official Dela-
Emergency rental assistance is cludes but is not limited to short- ware Tribe of Indians website.■
available to eligible tribal mem- term lease or rental payments of
ber applicants residing anywhere a duration that generally does
in the United States of America. not exceed three months and up
The Delaware Tribe of Indians to three months’ utilities. The
reserves the right to make ERAP assistance grant may be used to
modifications based on current pay for arrearages not to exceed
trends and funding availabil- the three-month maximum. The
ity subject to the requirements ERAP funds may be provided
of section 501 of Division N of once every three months subject
the Consolidated Appropriations to funding availability. Appli-
Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260. cants must re-apply for addition-
The basic description of this al assistance.
program is designed to assist Applicants must meet all eli-
eligible participants with emer- gibility requirements to partici-
gency rental assistance primarily pate. The head or spouse must be
On This Day in History: On the evening of March 7, the The Gnadenhutten Massacre
Indians sang hymns and prayed was one of the great tragedies of
96 Christian Indians killed at the Gnadenhutten Massacre all night, knowing they would be American history. It sparked re-
killed the next day. In the morn- venge attacks against white set-
O n this day in history, March
8, 1782, 96 Christian Indi-
ans are killed in the Gnadenhut-
Revolution arrived, some Lenape
sided with the British and others
with the Americans. The Mora-
left at Gnadenhutten. Their tim-
ing happened to occur just when
a militia raid was being made
ing, they were brought a few at
a time into huts and bludgeoned
tlers for decades to come. A mon-
ument and museum is located at
with a club. Then they were the site of the event in present
ten Massacre, one of the most vian villages, including Gnaden- from western Pennsylvania in re- scalped, left for dead and the huts day Gnadenhutten, where you
brutal and tragic atrocities of the hutten, remained neutral in the sponse to earlier Indian raids that burned to the ground. In all, 28 can see reconstructed huts and
American Revolution. The Le- conflict, but were known to pass left several people dead. men, 29 women and 39 children the burial mound where the re-
nape Indians had moved to Ohio intelligence on British move- 160 militia showed up as the were killed. Only a handful of the mains of the Indian martyrs were
after being forced from their land ments to the Americans. Indians were gathering their white men refused to participate, buried.
on the eastern seaboard. Several On the frontier, distinctions crops. Thinking the whites were indicating the level of hatred to-
hundred had converted to Chris- between Indian tribes were often their friends, the Lenape wel- ward the Indians. http://www.revolutionary-war-
tianity under Moravian mission- lost on white settlers, especially comed the visitors. The militia Two young boys survived and-beyond.com
aries and lived in small villages, in times of war. Innocent tribes posed as friends at first, but then to tell of the massacre, both of
including Gnadenhutten. were often on the receiving end took the Indians captive. The whom had been scalped and
The Moravian strategy was to of retribution from white set- soldiers met and decided all the left for dead. One hid under the Jack Manning
create Christian settlements se- tlers for acts committed by other prisoners should be executed for floorboards in one of the slaugh- President General
cluded from non-Christians and tribes. the raids into Pennsylvania. The ter huts. He later told of the blood 2019-2021
from the animistic practices of In September of 1781, sev- Indians protested they had noth- running through the cracks in the National Society Sons of the
their former tribes. These con- eral British allied tribes forcibly ing to do with the raids, but the floor. The second boy regained American Revolution
verts were generally “European- removed the Christian Indians decision was final. Some of the consciousness and pretended to www.sar.org ■
ized,” wore white people’s cloth- further north. By February, they men involved had relatives who be dead. He later snuck away
ing, intermarried with whites were starving and about a hun- were killed in these raids, con- when the executioners left.
and so on. When the American dred went back to harvest crops tributing to their lust for revenge.
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Obituaries
Betty June John G. Hayes In lieu of flowers, the family David Randall was always there to lend a help-
suggests making donations to The ing hand and even if he couldn’t
(Hanna) Hartwig Journey Home, 900 NE Washing- fix something, he could come up
with a temporary solution until
ton Blvd. Bartlesville, Oklahoma
May 9, 1953 – 74006. something else could be done.
A memorial service was held on Some of David’s hobbies were
January 26, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021 at 2 P.M. hunting, fishing, watching his
B etty June (Hanna) Hartwig at Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel. favorite football teams the Green
age 67 Passed away Janu- ■ Bay Packers and the OU Soon-
ary 26th, 2021 from numerous ers. Surviving to honor his mem-
health related issues. She was November 15, 1943 – ory are his loving wife, Patricia
born May 9th,1953 to Billy Joe January 12, 2021 of the home; children, Lester Joe
and Mary Ruth (Adair) Hanna. Randall and wife, Erika of Hor-
She first married Ralph White
and from that marriage she had J ohn G. Hayes, 77, of Bartles-
ville, Oklahoma, died Tuesday,
January 12, 2021. May 30, 1950 –
ton, Kansas, Stephine Ann Ran-
dall and wife, Emily Relph of
Coffeyville, Kansas; grandchil-
2 sons, Ralph White Jr. and
Billy White. She was married John was born November 15,
Vona June December 28, 2020 dren, Marshall Randall, Mary-
1943, to parents Joseph Losson anna Randall, Wyatt Randall,
D
to J.D. Hammon until his death.
She met and married the man and Gladys Pauline (Ketchum) “Judie” Morrison avid Joe Randall, age 70, of Mae Randall, Maci Randall and
Hayes, in Chelsea, Oklahoma. Tyro, Kansas passed away Kacely Relph; brother, Charles
that was her whole world Bob Ca. 1944
He graduated from Nowata High on Monday, December 28, 2020 Randall and wife, Mary of Hu-
Hartwig.
Survivors include her two School. Following high school, - May 5, 2020 at Jane Phillips Medical Center lah Lake, Oklahoma; sisters,
John joined the United States in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. David
V
Sons Ralph Jr. ( wife Christal) Judy Nevius and husband, Den-
Army and served from 1966 to ona June “Judie” Morrison was born on May 30, 1950 in Fair-
of Big Cabin, Oklahoma, and nis of Edmond, Oklahoma, Jerri
1972. He worked for Premium nee Randall, 76, of Morgan- fax, Oklahoma to Lester and Mil-
Billy White (wife Cassie) of Laird of Bartlesville, Oklahoma;
Beers as a sales manager for many town West Virginia died May 5 dred (McMann) Randall. He grew
Sherman Texas. Grandchildren sister-in-law, Barbara Randall of
years. after a long battle with cancer. She up in Fairfax and Little Chief,
Robert White, John White, Edmond, Oklahoma. David was
John married Marla D. Mc- was the daughter of Lambert Ran- Oklahoma where he attended
Chelsea White, Martha Eacret, preceded in death by his parents,
Clintock on November 16, 1973. dall, a Delaware, and Helen Henry school. David furthered his edu-
Deseree White (Fiancé Mark), Lester and Mildred Randall;
He loved going to rodeos and Randall. She was a registered cation at Butler Community Col-
Donald Eacret (wife Megan). brothers, Bob Randall, Arthur
team roping. member of the Delaware Tribe lege and Newman University in
Great Grandchildren Delanie Randall and wife, Barbara and a
He was preceded in death by of Indians. She is survived by her Kansas. David proudly served his
Eacret, Trystan Eacret, Mia sister, Allene Randall. Following
his mother, father, mother and husband of 58 years, Sidney Mor- country in the United States Air
Perez, Jayden Rogers and Mari- David’s wishes, cremation will
father in law Nancy and Buster rison, two daughters Michele Wil- Force for over thirteen years un-
ana Perez. One sister Marilyn take place under the direction of
McClintock, 3 brothers Bob Ste- liams (David) of Aurora, CO and til receiving a medical discharge.
Wilson ( husband Dwayne) of David W Barnes Funeral Home
phens, Jackie Stephens and Jim Melinda Morrison also of Mor- After his military service, David
Rattan, Texas. Numerous niec- in Coffeyville, Kansas. No pub-
Hayes and sister Darlene and hus- gantown. She is also survived by worked for the United States Post-
es and nephews and lifelong lic services are scheduled at this
band Ronnie Inman, Brother in two granddaughters Rhiannon and al Service for more than twenty
friends. time. Memorial contributions can
Law, Roy Decker Meredith Williams, both of Auro- years. On December 17, 1983 he
She was preceded in death be made to the VFW Post 1022
John is survived by his wife, ra CO; a brother Marvin Randall was united in marriage to Patricia
by her Parents, Two of her hus- or the American Legion Post 20;
Marla; daughter Sara Hayes; son and family of San Diego, Cali- Ann Roby in Haysville, Kansas.
bands J.D. Hammon and Bob these may be left with the funeral
Justin Hayes; daughter in law fornia, several nieces and neph- The couple made their home in
Hartwig, brother Gary Hanna, home or mailed in care of David
Angela Bates; grandsons Chase ews; and a number of her special Tyro, Kansas where he served as
Sister’s Patty Williams and W Barnes Funeral Home 306 N
and Jarren Hayes; great grand- little friends. At her request, her the Post Master at the Tyro Post
Kathy Taylor. Grandparents Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.
daughters Brixley and Ella Hayes; remains were donated to the Hu- Office. They also had several
Eldridge and Fern (Ketchum) ■
sisters Treva Murray and husband man Gift Registry at West Virginia rental properties they took care of.
Adair and Great Grandparents University. Also at her request,
David, Janet and husband Johnny David was a member of the Dela-
John Redman and wife Harriet there will be no public services. ■
Clanton, Jolla and husband Roy ware Tribe and Cherokee Tribe
(Pittsenburger) Ketchum. ■
Noblitt and Sue Decker and broth- as well as a member of the VFW
er Doyle Hayes and wife Janie, Post 1022 and American Legion
sister in law Sandra Lawrence, Post 20 of Coffeyville, Kansas. He
nieces Jyme, Jaycee, Joslyn Fe- was a guy who could fix anything.
lix and Jaelyn Allen, along with a From mechanic work and carpen-
host of family and friends. try to making fishing lures and
taxidermy he could do it all. HeApril 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 11
Obituaries (cont.)
Jo Ann Rumple Nathan Robinson, Braylen Jack- around the dinner table. She loved Education Committee Assistance/
son, Daxten Jackson, Ella Frost to laugh! Jo Ann loved and was
Robinson and Asher Mitchell. Great-Great loved by many who knew her! Programs
Grandchild: Ava Robinson We thank the Lord for blessing us
Jo Ann loved the Texas Pan- with the life of Jo Ann Robinson.■ Take advantage of these pro- cants must submit all required
handle and lived most of her life grams; they are here for you! documentation, including offi-
in Borger. She attended Borger If one of your relatives or close If you have any cial transcripts and enrollment
School’s and Frank Phillips Col- friends has passed, please send questions, please contact the verification from the college or
lege. After High School she us an obituary. We will run it Tribal Office at 918-337-6590. university. Students must main-
worked for North Plains Hospital in the next Delaware Indian tain a 2.7 GPA (grade point
News. Obituaries can be sent to The Delaware Tribe Trust
as a Medical Records Transcrip- average) in the last semester
din@delawaretribe.org or to Board provides funding to the
tionist. She was a homemaker. attended (high school, college,
the Tribal Offices. Education Assistance Commit-
She and her husband Paul, moved etc.) Students must reapply at
tee to benefit Tribal members
to Amarillo in January of 2014 Please also pass along any the end of each semester. Award
for the purpose of furthering
December 03, 1932 - to the Baptist Park Central Har- birth or death announcements is made directly to student to
their education. The following
December 15, 2020 rington Assisted Living. to the Enrollment Office at insure that it does not interfere
education assistance programs
Jo Ann was proud of her Native enrollment@delawaretribe. with their financial aid package
have been reinstated contingent
Jo Ann Rumple Robinson, 88, American Heritage. Her maternal org. The Community Services from the institution. Scholar-
upon availability of funding.
went to be with her Lord and Sav- Great Grandmother, Eliza (Woo- Committee has a burial as- ships will not be awarded for
These programs are: School
ior Jesus Christ in Amarillo on Le-Noo-Squaw) Snead Randall, sistance program if you need the summer semester. Schol-
supply assistance K-5, Educa-
Tuesday, December 15, 2020. was full blood Northeastern Leni help. ■ arships are subject to funding
tion assistance 6-12, Athletic
Due to the COVID pandemic, Lenape (Delaware) Indian; which availability.
assistance, Academic Achieve-
a private family graveside service was adopted into the Cherokee Fall scholarship applications
ment, Drivers Education and
and burial took place on Satur- Nation. She was on the Daws Roll will be accepted from June 1
day, December 19, 2020, at Llano and an active member.
To Contact Us Vo-Tech assistance.
through July 31, spring from
Trust Fund Higher Educa-
Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas. She Jo Ann accepted Christ as her December 1 through January
tion School Scholarship: Dela-
was laid to rest next to her hus- personal Lord and Savior at the 31.
ware Tribal members attending
band and other family members. age of 12. She was a faithful You can download the appli-
college are eligible to apply.
Jo Ann was born at home on the servant to Him throughout her cations directly from our web
Currently, full-time students
Patton Lease, Whittenburg (Phil- life. She and Paul were active site www.delawaretribe.org.
may apply for $600 per semes-
lips), Hutchinson County, Texas committed members of the First Just go the Services/Programs
ter for up to eight semesters,
on December 3, 1932, to Cleo Baptist Church, Borger for many tab, and then scroll down to
and part-time students may ap-
E. Rumple and Frances Randall years, moving their membership Educational Assistance.■
ply for $300 per semester up to
Rumple. in 2008 to the Bunavista Baptist
Bartlesville Tribal Offices: 16 semesters. Semesters do not
She was preceded in death by Church. She loved books. In
5100 Tuxedo Blvd have to be consecutive. Appli-
her husband Paul R. Robinson; 1962, she helped start the Library
her parents and her brother Ed- at First Baptist Church of Borger. Bartlesville, OK 74006
ward T. L. Rumple and stepson She served as the Church Librar- 918-337-6590
Don C. Robinson. ian for 40 years. She loved the Office Hours:
She is survived by her two Bible and was the Director of the 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. M-F
daughters, Sue Robinson Daven- 4th grade Sunday School Depart-
Chelsea Housing Office:
port and husband Ron of Ama- ment for 15 years. She also taught
6 Northview Dr.
rillo, Texas, Kena Robinson Potter Vacation Bible School and made
Chelsea, OK
and husband Dave of Amarillo, sure all of her grandchildren came
918-789-2525
Grand-children: David Woods of to visit on the week of VBS. She Culture Preservation Committee Seeks New
Big Spring, Texas, Natalie Jack- and Paul supported Home and Caney Office:
son and husband Lukes of Can- 601 High Street Members
Foreign Missions. They traveled
T
yon, Texas, Steven Woods of Can- extensively to help spread the Caney, KS 67333 he Culture Preservation committee is looking for new members
yon, Hannah Frost and husband Gospel of Jesus Christ to several 620-879-2189 to join our committee. If you have ideas and would like to keep
Stephen of Bastrop, Texas, Daniel countries. Jo Ann was a gener- Tribal Web Site: our culture alive, we want you!
Mitchell and Jonathan Mitchell ous giver to those in need in her www.delawaretribe.org We meet the first Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M. in the Com-
of Amarillo, Mark Robinson of church and community. munity Center in Forsythe Hall. You may contact chair Homer Scott
Huntsville, Texas. Great grand- General Email:
Jo Ann enjoyed preparing and at (918) 332-8020, or Anita Mathis at (918) 337-6595. ■
children; Matthew Robinson, tribe@delawaretribe.org
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