August 28, 2011

On August 28,2011 the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb installed new officers/ leaders and a tribal council. The covered dish social/ installation was held at 2 pm at the VFW Hall in Zwolle. Over 200 persons were in attendance along with candidates for public office and elected officals. Installed were John W. Procell, Tribal Leader, Jason (Jake) Rivers, Vice-chairman, Pamela Cartinez, Secretary and Virginia Malmay, treasure. Council members elected to serve were; Robert Caldwell, Ione Durr, Susan Lee, Rebecca Samples, Joann Sepeda and Tom Rivers.

Choctaw Apache Election Results August 6,2011

CHAIRMAN- John Procell-718 Doug Laroux-182 Bolton-53

VICE CHAIRMAN- Pat Ebarb Sr.- 338 Jason Rivers- 620

Treasuer- Virginia Malmay-510 Kenneth Garcie-445

Council- Robert Caldwell-611 Ione Durr- 799 Reggie Ezernack- 500 Rhonda Gauthier- 516 Susan King- 560 Terry Leone-294 Andrew Martinez- 251 Anna Meshell-324 Thomas Rivers- 521 Rebecca Samples- 546 Joanne Sepeda-681

Constitution Election Results

Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb
Constitution Election Results
May 9, 2011

381 Votes for proposed Constitution (84%)

74 Votes against proposed Constitution

Candidates for Chairman of the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb

John W. Procell- Incumbent- I am asking for your vote to re-elect me John W. Procell, Tribal Chairperson/Chief of the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb.

Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb to Hold Election

Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb to Hold Election

The Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb will hold elections on August 1, 2011. Persons interested in seeking a position on the Tribal Council must qualify by July 1, 2011 to be included on the ballot. Ballots will be mailed to Tribal members during the second week of July.

Persons wishing to qualify for these positions must complete a “Letter of Intent” Form (available at the Tribal Office) and meet the following requirements:

1. Be an enrolled member in good standing
2. Be at least 25 years of age by election day

COMING SOON

Tribal Members can expect to see in the mail a proposed tribal constitution. Included with the tribal constitution will be a voting ballot. Tribal members will be asked to vote yes or no. Coming soon will be the proposed constitution to our tribal website.

You Can Afford to Quit Smoking.....Medicaid Can Help

Quittin is hard......

If you want to quit smoking, you're not alone. 1. Most smokers want to quit, but quittin is hard 2. It's not a matter of "will power" and it's not just a bad habit. 3.It's an additction that can be treated. 4. What does help is medicine and counseling from someone who knows about quitting. 5. But, medicines are expensive. 6. The good news is that Medicaid pays for most medicines.

Talk to your doctor about quitting and getting medicines to help you quit.

Counseling helps! Quitline Free Counseling

" RISING SUN MOVING FORWARD"

Rising Sun Youth Group open for enrollment to all NAtive American's ranging in ages from 5 to 18. The past few months, the group has been very busy. The group has raised money by raffling off a quilt and selling cow patty blocks. The money from these events wil be used to fund the group's trip to an educational powwow in Bell Oklahoma. THe group also raised money by having a bake sale to fund the upcoming Elders Festivle, which will be held July 29,2010 at the VFW Hall in Zwolle.

Elders Spotlight----------------DICK SEPULVADO

In this edition of the ANOLI we wish to recognize David (Dick) Sepulvado. Mr. Dick is the owner of Sepulvado Country Tamales on Garcie Road out of Zwolle. His parents were Louis and Mary Sepulvado and his sibling's are Curtis,Robert,Eldon,Harold,Angie,Sally,Polly,Faye,and Bertie. Mr. DIck married Annie Ruth Remedies and they had two children,Patricia and Kenny. His daughter married LArry Campbell and they had three girls, Tina, Marsha and Melissa. Mr. DIck has five great grandchildre. Mr. Dick's wife, Annie Ruth, is now deceased. However, Mr.

Toys For Tots

The Blackhawk Motorcycle Riders and the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb joined forces to provide new Christmas toys for boys and girls in out area. The Blackhawks have been collecting toys and games throughout the month of December. On Saturday, December 11,2010 the Blackhawks made their final collection run to Wal-Mart Supercenter in Many and afterwards the Blackhawks traveled to the Choctaw Apche Tribal Office with a trailer load of joy for boys and girls. At the tribal office the group was welcomed by Chief John W. Procell, Council person, Ione P.