Rhodd family member Taylor Ramsey from Carlsbad, California is no stranger to hard work and dedication. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist and full-time performance coach, he also recently completed graduate coursework at Point Loma Nazarene University in May. Ramsey is a tribal scholarship recipient who received assistance with his bachelor’s degree in exercise science: sports performance and nutrition, while playing college football at Southeast Missouri State Read More »
What do jackpots, tax returns, bonuses, and extra paychecks have in common? They are all usually misused. A windfall of money is when a household acquires an unplanned, sizable sum of money. We have a choice to make every time we have extra money, they can benefit us short-term or help us get ahead. Here Read More »
A law passed in January 2017 and overturned in March is raising concerns with environmentalists around the U.S. A policy implemented by former Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe on Jan. 19, the Obama administration’s last full day in office, banned the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on all FWS wildlife refuges that allow hunting or fishing. The purpose was to prevent wildlife Read More »
Yakima, Washington’s Marshall Kent defeated Double Oak, Texas’ Chris Barnes in the finals of the Grand Casino Hotel Resort PBA Oklahoma Open inside the Grand Events Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. “That was a lot harder than I wanted to work,” said 24-year-old Kent, “but I’m grateful to be standing here as the winner. It’s a Read More »
The death of Tecumseh Police Officer Justin Terney in March 2017 in the line of duty shook the communities of Pottawatomie County. In order to give back to those in law enforcement, the Tecumseh Rotary Club’s third annual Arts Festival on July 15 will dedicate revenues from the event to the Fallen Officers Memorial Fund Read More »
One of the United States’ largest tribally-owned banks, First National Bank & Trust Co., was among some of Oklahoma’s most well-known businesses and non-profits honored at the 2017 Journal Record Beacon Awards for its staff’s charitable giving initiatives. The bank, with seven locations across central and western Oklahoma, was recognized by the Journal Record newspaper for Read More »
The Journal Record newspaper recently honored Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Gaming Commission Executive Director Daniel LeClaire in its Achievers Under 40 Awards for his service to the tribe and community. CPN Vice-Chairman Linda Capps nominated LeClaire for the awards and praised his work for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. “As an employee with a keen intellect for team work, he is Read More »
While the Federal Reserve System is often in the news for its role in setting American monetary policy, the bank’s responsibilities in the world’s largest economy are wider than setting the benchmark interest rates. One such role involves examining and ensuring the stability of financial institutions across the U.S., from large multinational banks to the small town Read More »
The annual Gathering of Potawatomi Nations will be held north of the border this year by the Walpole Island First Nation of Canada, located just across from Detroit, Michigan from August 2-5, 2017. Because the event is being held in Canada, Potawatomi from the American side of the border must have a valid U.S. passport, passport card of U.S. NEXUS Card. Time is running out for Read More »
Two CPN members recently helped Shawnee High School capture its third state championship in a row while leading the team to the top ranking in the nation. Jacob Taylor Vype Magazine covered the story of Jacob Taylor before their 2017 state title and has allowed the reprinting of their article here. Shawnee High School varsity baseball player Jacob Taylor was recognized in early May Read More »