Monthly Archives: November 2008

Sumner Gaming (Harrah’s) Group Withdraws Casino Application From Kansas Lottery

November 18, 2008 –   MAYETTA:  Sumner Gaming Joint Venture that includes Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. withdrew its application yesterday from the Kansas Lottery to build a destination casino in Sumner County that was to be situated near Mulvane, Kansas. The economic … Continue reading

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11th Annual Veterans Pow-wow Held

November 17, 2008 – Above is a photograph of the first Grand Entry that occurred at the 11th Annual Veterans Pow-Wow held at the 4-H Building in Holton, Kansas on November 15.   A large crowd listened to the beats of Little Soldier, The … Continue reading

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Veterans Ceremony Held in Prairie People’s Park

November 13, 2008 – A military ceremony was held at Prairie People’s Park today to honor four Prairie Band veterans who were added to the Memorial Wall.  Several We-Ta-Se veterans participated in the ceremony along with two Tribal Police officers, Tribal … Continue reading

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PBP Health Clinic Featured on PBS NewsHour Website

November 05, 2008 –   MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Clinic was featured in a six-minute video that appeared yesterday on the website of the Public Broadcasting System’s NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Tribal members Lily Hall, Brenda Catron and Jim … Continue reading

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Prairie Band to Host 2009 Gathering

November 04, 2008 –   MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation will host the 2009 Potawatomi Gathering on August 6-9 in Prairie Peoples Park. A planning meeting was held November 3 at the Bingo Hall.  Volunteers are needed.  For questions call LaVerne Hale at … Continue reading

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