Monthly Archives: January 2009

Tribal Member Melvin Lewis Named DIrector of Emergency Services

January 28, 2009 – Mayetta: PBPN member Melvin LewisII has been named the Director of Emergency Services and is now overseeing the Potawatomi Fire Department and Emergency Services.   Lewis has been with the Potawatomi Fire Department for 14 years … Continue reading

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Tribal Police Officer and Dog Recognized for Bravery

January 23, 2009 – MAYETTA:  Police officer John Hurla, and Bowie, the police canine, were honored today with a Meritorious Service Citation for bravery in front of a large crowd at the All-Employee meeting held at the Bingo Hall.   … Continue reading

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PBPN Tribal Leaders in Washington, D.C. This Week

January 20, 2009 –   Secretary of the Interior Designate Ken Salazar Addresses Tribal Leaders at National Summit in Virginia   MAYETTA:  Tribal Council members Chago Hale, Joyce Guerrero and Carrie O’Toole left over the weekend for Washington, D.C. and … Continue reading

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Chairman Steve Ortiz Speaks At Community Leadership Luncheon In Topeka

January 16, 2009 – MAYETTA:  Steve Ortiz, tribal chairman, spoke today to a large crowd at the 3rd Annual Living the Dream, Inc. Community Leadership Recognition Luncheon held at the Ramada Inn in Topeka. Tribal Council members Jim Potter and Carrie … Continue reading

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Gaming Commission/Ethics Commission Ballots Mailed Out Today

January 14, 2009 – Arlene Lingo is seen preparing the ballots for mailing to the post office today in the Government Center.  Arlene is on the Elections Board.  The election will be held February 25.

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New PBPN Health Administrator Named

January 09, 2009 – MAYETTA: Jerry Briscoe was selected as the new Health Administrator for the Prairie  BandPotawatomi Health Center and began his duties on December 21. Jerry is a tribal member and conducted a practicum at the HealthCenter before … Continue reading

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Law Enforcement Training on Domestic Violence Cases Held Today

anuary 07, 2009 –     MAYETTA:    Over 30 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and victim’s services professionals attended a training today called  Investigating Domestic Violence Cases that was led by Jacquie Spradling, Assistant District Attorney ofShawnee County in the Domestic Violence Unit. The day-long … Continue reading

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Profiles of Gaming Commission/Ethics Commission Candidates Now Online

January 05, 2009 –   (MAYETTA) Profiles and photographs of candidates running in the upcoming Gaming Commission/Ethics Commission are now available on this website. To access the profiles go to News and Press and scroll down to the subhead Election News to look … Continue reading

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