Author Archives: Andrew

December 19, 2008 –   MAYETTA: Nine candidates have filed for two seats on the Gaming Commission and two candidates have filed to become members of the Ethics Commission. The election is scheduled for February 25 at the Bingo Hall … Continue reading →

December 04, 2008 – PBPN Honored for Donation to St. Francis Community Services Father Edward W. Fellhauer, President and CEO of Saint Francis Community Services, with Steve Ortiz, PBPN Tribal Chairman. December 04, 2008 – MAYETTA:  Steve Ortiz, Tribal Chairman, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

October 30, 2008 – Roy Spoonhunter from the Diabetes Prevention Program is seen passing out treats to Early Education Childcare Center trick or treaters this morning at the Boys & Girls Club.  Around 100 children are expected to receive treats from various PBPN Departments … Continue reading →

October 30, 2008 – MAYETTA:  The Member Services Department is in the process of mailing out information to tribal members about the 2009 Gaming Commission election and Ethics Commission election being scheduled for February 25. Two seats on the Gaming Commission and … Continue reading →

October 28, 2008 –