Monthly Archives: July 2010

Tribal Council/Gaming Commission Election Update

June 30, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Tribal members can now view online the profiles of candidates who are running for one of the twelve seats in the Tribal Council/Gaming Commission election. Click on the Summer Issue in http://www.pbpindiantribe.com/potawatomi-news.aspx and go to the election … Continue reading

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Swearing-In Ceremony And Farewell for Tom Tuckwin Held

July 29, 2010 – MAYETTA:  A swearing-in ceremony for newly elected tribal leaders and a farewell reception for outgoing Gaming Commissioner Tom Tuckwin was held yesterday at the Bingo Hall.  Steve Ortiz and Warren “Junior” Wahweotten were sworn-in to the Tribal … Continue reading

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Ortiz, Kitchkumme and Wahweotten Win Seats in Election: Run Off For Secretary

July 26, 2010 – Shortly after winning tribal chairman, Steve Ortiz, left, was congratulated by Jerry Tuckwin, Vivien Gonzales and Arlene Lingo who attended the election on Saturday.   MAYETTA:  Steve Ortiz (Mon-wah) and Warren “Junior” Wahweotten regained their seats on … Continue reading

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Harvest in the Community Gardens

July 21, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Eddie Joe Mitchell, who is working as a traditional gardener for the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Health Center this summer, reported that 70 pounds of produce has been harvested from the gardens so far … Continue reading

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Glimpses of the Firekeeper Golf Course

July 20, 2010 – Clubhouse earlier this summer when the greens were being seeded. Inside the clubhouse in the snack/bar area. Looking south near hole #12. Restroom building near holes #11 and #12. The new Firekeeper Golf Course maintenance building … Continue reading

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U.S. Senator Sam Brownback Visits PBPN

July 19, 2010 – MAYETTA:U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., who is leaving the U.S. Senate to run for Kansas governor, made a campaign stop today at the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) where he visited with the Tribal Council and … Continue reading

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Notice of Vacancies on PBPN Boards

July 15, 2010 – Notice of Vacancy   The Prairie Band Potawatomi Entertainment Corporation, a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the PBPN, has a vacancy on its Board of Directors. Applicants for the Director position must meet the following … Continue reading

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Watch Tim Shane Compete in PINKS ALL OUT Race This Weekend

July 14, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Tribal member Tim Shane  will  race his drag car in the PINKS ALL OUT event coming to Heartland Park in Topeka this weekend.  The popular Speed channel television program will be televised this Saturday around … Continue reading

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PBPN 2nd Quarter Charitable Contributions Ceremony Tomorrow

July 14, 2010 – MAYETTA: An awards ceremony will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort where $91,100 will be distributed to several Topeka, Kan. organizations and other non-profit groups by the Tribal Council and … Continue reading

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Charles Wakole and Robert Jackson Return Home

July 13, 2010 – MAYETTA:  After being away from their family and friends for almost a year, tribal members Charles Wakole and Robert Jackson returned home today and were honored in a welcome home ceremony for the Kansas National Guard’s … Continue reading

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