Monthly Archives: August 2013

Health Center Hires New Administrator and Physician

January 31, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center has hired a new administrator and added a second physician to its staff this month. Bill Thorne-Health Center Administrator Bill Thorne has been named the new Health Center administrator … Continue reading

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Larry Mzhickteno Sworn In to Office

August 29, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Larry Mzhickteno took the oath of office today as a member of the Gaming Commission in a short ceremony held at the Bingo Hall.  He joins Gary Mitchell and Rey Kitchkumme who are other members … Continue reading

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Mammogram Screening for Native American Women Held

August 28, 2013 – MAYETTA: Mammogram screenings were done today at Holton Community Hospital. The screening was sponsored by the Prairie Band Health Center in collaboration with the Early Detection Works Program of Kansas & Healthy Living Kansas, KU Medical … Continue reading

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Funding Available for Landowners in Upper Soldier Creek Watershed

August 27, 2013 – MAYETTA: Funding is available for landowners in the Upper Soldier Creek Watershed which has been listed as a high priority area due to water quality concerns for sediment by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, … Continue reading

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Larry Mzhickteno Wins Run-Off Election

August 24, 2013 – Larry Mzhickteno gave a thumbs up shortly after his win.  With him is his wife, Marguerite. MAYETTA:  Larry Mzhickteno won the Run-Off Election for Gaming Commissioner # 2 today by beating Jancita Warrington. The unofficial election results … Continue reading

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Grand Opening of Prairie Band LLC & Potawatomi Smoke Shop

August 23, 2013 –   A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning to celebrate the grand opening of the new location of the Prairie Band LLC offices and drive up Potawatomi Smoke Shop located at 19035 US Highway 75. In the … Continue reading

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MAYETTA

August 22, 2013 – MAYETTA:  A Native American Veterans Enrollment Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Hotel.  A grand entry, breakfast, and lunch will be served … Continue reading

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Police Explorer Program for Native American Teens Planned

August 22, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police Department is initiating an Explorer Program for young Native American people beween the ages of 14 and 20 (also must successfully have completed the 8th grade) who are interested in a career … Continue reading

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Dr. Yvette Roubideaux Speaks Out on Affordable Care Act and American Indians

August 22, 2013 – The Affordable Care Act and American Indians and Alaska Natives By Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Acting Director, Indian Health Service Posted August 22, 2013 I get questions all the time from American Indians and Alaska Natives (including … Continue reading

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Boys & Girls Club Golf Fundraiser Photos

August 21, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Here are some photos from today’s Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament Fundraiser being held at Firekeeper Golf Course.   Golfers warming up on the putting green. Cheryl Hopkins and Jamie Hopkins, who are on the … Continue reading

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