VOLUME 13 EDITION 4 Lawton, OK SPECIAL 2013 ELECTION EDITION

SPECIAL 2013 ELECTION EDITIONComanche Business Committee Positions

One and Two On the May 18 BallotFive Candidates have been nominated for the CBC (Comanche Business Committee) position No. 1.

Four Candidates have been Nominated for CBC No. 2

My name is Charles Wells; I am the grandson of the Late Otto (Koom-Mah-Ro-So) and Laura Wells and the son of the late Charles and Angeline Wells. I have been happily mar-ried to my wife Joyce for the past 34 years. We have two sons, Dustin and Shay. We also have one pre-cious granddaughter, Peyton. Early in my life, my family instilled in me strong morals, values and work eth-ics. These qualities have allowed me to accomplish personal goals and to provide for my family. Also, by utilizing these qualities, I was privileged to be elect-

ed to the Comanche Business Com-mittee as Committeeman #1. I have been honored to serve the Comanche people in this capacity and wish to continue the ability to serve. I have been fortunate to work with a com-mittee that sees a vision of prosperity for our nation. As a committee, we have been able to accomplish great strides for the Comanche people. I want to serve the people of Comanche Na-tion and continue to serve on this Comanche Business Committee. I am asking for your support. Getting re-elected to the Comanche Business Committee #1 position will be an

honor, privilege and opportunity to see continued growth in the Coman-che Nation. Below is a brief listing of projects worked on or currently being worked on:• Comanche Red River Hotel Purchase of Comanche Na-tion Nursing Facility• State Tobacco Compacts Passed Comanche Preference Act• Community Outreaches Water Rights Issues• Comanche Economic Growth Delegate: National Con-gress for American Indians• Delegate: Native American

Caucus Better Rate of Return on Minor Trust Accounts• Comanche Nation Travel Plaza Lee Boulevard Exit to Co-manche Nation Casino• -Additional Funding for K-12 Students - Advancement of KCA Land Use My goal has been and will continue to be to serve the Coman-che people. I ask for your vote and continued support. Together we can make the Comanche Nation proud.

Charles Wells, Incumbent--CBC No. 1 Candidate

Tracy Dawn Myers--CBC No. 1 Candidate Tracy Dawn Myers is an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation. She is the daughter of Glennetta White-feather and Jim Myers, both enrolled members of the Co-manche Nation. She has two daughters Natasha and Taylor Vail. Natasha has two sons Brent James and Westin, also enrolled members of the tribe. Her Maternal Grand-mother Marie Atewooftakewa-Yellowfi sh Parton of Apache and great-grandfather Scott

Yellowfi sh. Who are the direct decedents of Attacapap of the Penetaka Band (Honey Eat-ers). Her great-grandmother was Maud Tischoddy of the Ya-Pah-Tuck-Kah Band (Root Eaters). Maude’s mother was Tauso, Her father’s name was Touasi or Toshaway who was known as the great warrior leader called “Silver Broach.” He was of the Yampariku Band and also a leader of the Pene-taka Band and a descendent of Ten Bears.

Paternal Grandfather and Grandmother Randlette C. Myers and his mother Lena Fischer Myers and her father Rudolph Fischer and mother Tissy-Chau-Er who were the direct descendents of the Kwa-haru (Antelope). I have 13 years of expe-rience in tribal government. I am familiar with every avenue and dynamic that a tribal entity operates under. I have training and experience in P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act;

The Indian Regulatory Act (IGRA); C.F.R. Part 151 Land Acquisitions-Trust Land; The Comanche Nation Constitution and Bylaws and many other regulatory under C.F.R. 25 that a tribal government adheres to.My view is if elected I am here as a servant to our people and not give up without fi ght and my faith is forever and always in OUR HOLY FATHER be-cause “with God all things are possible” when the Lord lives in your heart.

CBC No. 1Candidates

Jonathan Poahway Ozzie RedElk Sonya Nevaquaya, Incumbent Willie Nelson

CBC No. 2Candidates

Wells

Myers

Vincent Pocowatchit

Not Pictured: Vernon Tehauno Jr. Not Pictured: Lebert Taunah

April 2013 2 SPECIAL 2013 ELECTION EDITION

Mary Wade Susan WhitewolfLawton District Lawton District

Sandra Chesnut Edna PoafpybittyCache District Cache District

Sandra ToyekoyahLawton District

Carol Pewewardy Donna AhdosyAnadarko District Walters District

Bonnie JohnsonElection Board Offi ce Administra-

tive Assistant

Meet The Comanche Nation Election Board

• Absentee Ballot Requests must be received by May 6, 2013.• Ballots will be mailed during the week of April 29, 2013.• Absentee Ballot requests must be received by the post offi ce by 12:00 p.m. on May 18, 2013 (please remember to sign where in-dicated so your vote will be counted).• Early voting at the Comanche Nation Complex will be Friday, May 17, 2013 from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.• Election Day (voting at all polling sites) will be Friday, May 18, 2013 from 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m.

• A Run-Off Election (if needed) will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013.

The Comanche Nation Elec-tion Board sends this Notice of Elec-tion to ensure that all eligible voters receive an opportunity to vote in the upcoming General Election sched-uled for May 18, 2013. Prior to the Election, a Gen-eral Council Meeting will be held on April 20, 2013 in Watchetaker Hall. At the General Council Meeting, nominations will be accepted for can-didates for:Committeeman # 1Committeeman #2 Two (2) Election Board Members for these Precincts (nomi-nations must come from a Precinct resident):ApacheAnadarkoOklahoma City One (1) Election Board Member for the Precinct of: Walters

Also at the General Council meeting, Budget items to be placed on the Election ballot will be present-ed to the membership and a Tribal Administrator will be hired.

Voting on Election Day Voters may cast their ballot on Election Day, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the polling location of the district in which they reside. Polling locations are: Anadarko Precinct – BIA Agency Courtroom, Hwy 281 N & Parker McKenzie Road Apache Precinct – Apache High School Cache Precinct – Cahoma Building, 752 NW Quanah Rd. Lawton Precinct – Coman-che Nation Complex, New Confer-ence Room, 584 NW Bingo Rd. Oklahoma City Precinct – Oklahoma City Outreach, 7390 S. Walker, Suite G

Walters Precinct – Coman-che Community Center, 905 E. Mis-souri St.

Absentee Voting If you are not a resident of one of the established polling dis-tricts listed above or you are a resi-dent and will be away from your voting district on Election Day, you may vote by Absentee Ballot. Vot-ers desiring to request an Absentee Ballot may complete and return the enclosed Request of Absentee Bal-lot using the pre addressed envelope provided. Voters may also receive a Request for Absentee Ballot:• At the Election Board offi ce at the Comanche Nation Complex between 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. Mon-day through Friday.• By calling the Election Board at (580) 492-3274 or toll free at 1-(877) 492-4988 to request a form be mailed.

• By fax at (580) 492-3702.• By writing to :

Comanche Nation Election BoardPO Box 1289

Lawton, OK 73502• By going to www.coman-chenation.com and clicking on “Gov-ernment”, then “Comanche Nation Election” and then “Absentee Ballot” in the menu to download and print.Please follow instructions for com-pletion of the form carefully and include all requested information. You must sign your name and give your full address, including zip code. Voters may only request a ballot for themselves. Request of Absentee Ballot forms must be received by U.S. Mail. Please return your Re-quest for Absentee Ballot form by close of business May 6, 2013 to al-low suffi cient time for your ballot to be mailed to you and for its return by Election Day.

Absentee Ballots must be received by mail in the Lawton Post Offi ce no later than 12 Noon on Elec-tion Day. Absentee Ballots will not be accepted In-Person by the Elec-tion Board or at the polls on Election Day. Should a run-off election be required, you will automatically be issued an Absentee Ballot if you requested an Absentee Ballot for the General Election.In-Person Early Absentee Voting

Eligible Voters may cast an Early Absentee Ballot in person at the Comanche Nation Headquarters, New Conference Room on Friday prior to the Election Day. Polling hours for In-Person Absentee voting are 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. The Comanche Nation Elec-tion Board encourages you to exer-cise your right to vote.

Comanche Nation Election Board Voting Information

Time Schedule for the 2013 Election(s)

The Comanche Nation Election Board Urges All Tribal Members to take

10 minutes out of your daily schedule TO VOTE

“Your Comanche Vote..Your Comanche Voice”

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE:♦ Divorce

♦ Guardianship

♦ Juvenile

♦ Custody

♦ Administration of Estate

♦ Criminal

♦ Child Support

♦ Determination of Paternity

♦ Marriage

♦ Name Change

♦ Civil

♦ Protective Order

♦ Adoption

PHONE: (405)247-8511 or (877)787-4237 ♦ Fax: (405)247-7240OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ♦ Monday – Thursday (Closed Friday)MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 368, Anadarko, OK 73005PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Highway 281 North & Parker McKenzie Drive, Anadarko, OK 73005 (located inside the Anadarko Agency)

Judge Quanah Parker c. 1877

April 2013 3 SPECIAL 2013 ELECTION EDITION

1. Adams, Kelly Renee 2. Ahhaitty, Tracy William 3. Alcantar, Eric Glenn 4. Alcanter, Dawnie Toreca 5. Andersen, Jessica Chris-tian 6. Anderson, Richard Wade 7. Andonian, Tina Marie 8. Arneecher, Ashley Lynn 9. Asenap, Korie Vanessa 10. Asepermy, Kimberly 11. Attocknie, Jeremy Jene 12. Ballenger, Mary Anna 13. Baskett,Caitlin Keiko-eileen 14. Beasley, Vernie Van 15. Beeson, Jack Michael 16. Benefield, Amanda Pihe'vheta 17. Bennett, Anthony Wade 18. Bennett, Cynthia 19. Berg, Erica Renee 20. Blank, Colin Drew 21. Brinkley Jr., James Clin-ton 22. Brookshire, James Cleve 23. Burgess, Samantha Ray 24. Butler, Judy Ann 25. Cable, Bruner Micheal Fra 26. Cable, Christi Lynn 27. Cardenaz, Carla Sue PO 28. Carr, Sylvena Marie 29. Castro, Karlann Rae 30. Chaat III, Ted 31. Chasenah, Barbara Ann 32. Chasenah Jr., Gary 33. Chebahtah, Jennifer Ma-bel 34. Christian, Jr., Vernon Garth 35. Clanton, Derek Alan-don 36. Collins-Atwood, Katie Lynn 37. Concepcion, Jillian Lor-raine 38. Connywerdy, Adriane 39. Coy, Jamie Sue 40. Coy, Linda Kay 41. Davis, Michael Craig 42. Davis, Toni Lee

43. Deeter, Joshua Henry 44. Deford, Virginia Diane 45. Delaware, Phyllis Joann 46. Delgado, Cheevers Hah Tee 47. Dowling, Christina Nicole 48. Driskill, Dallas Frank 49. Dunbar, Charleen Sue 50. Dunbar, Sherea Ravone 51. Dyer, Laura 52. Early, Darby Lou Elaine 53. Elam, Daniel Theodore 54. Elm, Nadja Lee 55. Esquer, Stacie Dale 56. Fagan, Melvin Nicholas 57. Felan, Jennifer Renee 58. French, Crystal Rose 59. Fuller, Linda Lou 60. Galan, Ashley Danielle 61. Gomez, Shannon Guer-rero 62. Gooday Jr., Henry Wal-lace 63. Gordon, Eva Lois 64. Grissom, Robert Dwight 65. Grizzell, Amy Dawn 66. Hadley, Geneva Fay 67. Hamm, Sally Angelena 68. Harris, De Angelo T. 69. Hartman, Bryce Edward Lee 70. Hatcher, Reba Gail 71. Heath-Mcintire, Brandon Roe 72. Heinze, Vernon Eugene 73. Hood, Misti Kay 74. Isbell, Linda Joe 75. Jake, Brandon June 76. Jones, Britany Elise 77. Jones, Scott Edward 78. Jorden, Jeanne Theresa 79. Kahrahrah, Raymond Neil 80. Kahrahrah, Ross Bernard 81. Keller, Shelley Renee 82. Kelley, William Kane 83. Kennedy, Nomachee Lou-ise 84. Killsfirst, Kelly Len 85. Kopaddy, Michelle 86. Krayeski, Rose Ann 87. Landers, Jessica Dawn

88. Lee, Herman Paul 89. Leon, Anastasia Nicole 90. Longoria, Arlene 91. Lookingglass, Henriette Gay 92. Lopez, Janet 93. MacIas, Marisa Florentina 94. Madsen, Lynn Ann 95. Mahseet, Lena 96. Mahsetky Jr. Larry Wayne 97. Mann, Adam Whitfield 98. Mann, Diana Jean 99. Martinez, Laurena Mae 100. Martinez, Rosa Linda 101. Maynahonah, Sabrina Marie 102. Maynahonah, Robert Todd 103. McCarthy, Dylan Cordero 104. McCarthy, Teanna Joann 105. McCoy, Maria Charlotte 106. McGuire, Dixie Lee 107. McGuire, Steven Paul 108. Mihecoby, Derrick Thom-as 109. Miller, Clinton Mathew 110. Moore-Brown, Johanna Nell 111. Moses, Paul Anthony 112. Mott, Cheldon Skylar 113. Mowatt, Stephen Ray 114. Mowatt Jr., Evans 115. Munoz, Delora 116. Murphy, Patricia Ann 117. Niedo, Darrel Nathan 118. Niedo, Monica Sue 119. Nunley, Melissa Ann 120. Orme, Vernon Lloyd 121. Oxley, Aaron Michael 122. Paddyaker, Aaron Craig 123. Pahcoddy, Cassie Rhian-non 124. Pahdocony, Darrin Lee 125. Palacios, Billie De Ann 126. Parker Jr., Billy Jack 127. Parker, James Kenric 128. Parker, Jena Beth 129. Parker, Mandy Lynn 130. Pebeahsy III, Charles Wil-liam 131. Pekah, Candida Suezett

132. Perez, Clay Simon 133. Poafpybitty, Charles Lynn 134. Poafpybitty, Zackery 135. Poco, Carlos Craig 136. Pohawpatchoko, Chris 137. Pohocsucut, John Ray 138. Pollock, Ernest Lee 139. Portillo, Jermaine Lucas 140. Privitt Jr., Howard Lynn 141. Pueblo, Kevin Lee 142. Ramos, Eleanor Ruth 143. Ransom, Thomas Lee 144. Red Elk, Misty Dawn 145. Red Elk, Shawn Lee 146. Red Elk, Winrod Yackes-chi 147. Rhodd, Althea Jeanne 148. Rhodd, Randy Carl 149. Rider, Branden Ronald 150. Rios, Alyssa Candice 151. Rivas, Meredith Kay 152. Roache, Harold Lee 153. Roer, Barbara 2615 154. Rogers Sr., Philip Keith 155. Sandoval, Mariana Luz 156. Sanford, Allison Gayle 157. Sankadota, Daniel 158. Sapcut, Kenneth Milton 159. Satepeahtaw, William John Otto 160. Sayerwinnie, Mario `z Yanez 161. Sayerwinnie, Raymond Allen 162. Sevier, Christopher Graha 163. Sevier, Donna Jeanne 164. Shelton, Kimberly Dawn 165. Singleton, Erin Raquel 166. Sosa, Amy Marie 167. Sovo, Justin Wayne 168. Spottedbird, Ida Cora 169. Steinmeyer, Zaine Poweshiek 170. Stewart, Ricky Lee 171. Stillwell, Carolyn Lucille 172. Suina, William Rory 173. Sullivan, Gail Marie 174. Tahmahkera, Victor Law-rence 175. Tahsahsanah, Taletha Dawn

176. Tahsequah, Sherrie Marie 177. Tarvin, Carol 178. Tarvin, Christopher Guy 179. Thode, Jonathan Christop 180. Thomas, Drake Allen 181. Tiddark, Christian Ross 182. Tieyah, Jordan George 183. Tippeconnie, Yvonne 184. Tomah, Ashley Nichole 185. Tomah, Korbi Grace 186. Tonips, Brian Allen 187. Tooahimpah-Tate, Dennis Frank 188. Toquothty, Joshua Logan 189. Toquothty, Thomas Lee 190. Torralba, Dean Allan 191. Trujillo, Christopher Paul 192. Ubbard, Betty Mae 193. Vance, Chris Leo 194. Varner, Allan David 195. Verdejo, Migdalia 196. Voeltz, Matthew Allen 197. Wahkahquah, Karlijo 198. Wahlenberg, Sean Brad-ley 199. Wallace, Jacquelyn Ruth 200. Watson, Amanda Conover 201. Wauqua, Wayla Jane 202. Weryavah, Alicia Dawn 203. Wheeler, Delores Ann 204. Whitecrow Jr., Sullivan Roger 205. Wickes, Christina Noel 206. Williams, Eva Teresa 207. Williams, Jimmy Marlow 208. Williams, Rebecca Leann 209. Woosypiti, Jeanine 210. Woosypiti, John Fitzger-ald 211. Yackeschi, Ina 212. Yarbrough, Anthony Dean 213. Yates, Gordon Ray 214. Yellowfish, Jacqueline 215. Yellowfish, Lynnie Ronette

Comanche Nation Election Board Releases Insufficient AddressesThe following Comanche tribal members do not have current addresses with the Comanche Nation Election Board. Please contact the Election Board to update by telephone (580) 492-3273, by fax (580) 492-3702, or by email-- bonniej@comanchenation.com.

Vote

Tracy MyersCBC No. 1

---13 years of experience in tribal government---Training and experience in P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act; The

Indian Regulatory Act (IGRA); C.F.R. Part 151 Land Acquisitions-Trust Land; The Comanche Nation Constitution and Bylaws and many other regulatory under C.F.R.

25 that a tribal government adheres to.----familiar with every avenue and dynamic that a tribal entity operates “I am here as a servant to our people and not give up without fight and “I am here as a servant to our people and not give up without fight and

my faith is forever and always in OUR HOLY FATHER because “with God all things are possible” when the Lord lives in your heart.”

Ten Bears

Bereavement Assistance $300,000 Mission- Providing Bereavement to family members.Child Support Services $106,000 Mission- Promoting responsible par-enting so that each child has the op-portunity for self-suffi ciency and self-respect that honors family, com-munity and cultural traditions.Comanche Indian Veterans As-sociation $40,000 Mission-Provide Military honors at various Comanche Nation Events such as Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Provide military honors for fu-neral services, maintenance of Honor Court and fl ags.Comanche Language and Cultural Preservation $30,000 Mission- To preserve and promote the Comanche Language through educational and developmental programs.Elder Center $220,000 Mission- To provide meals, information, and ac-tivities for the elders as well as to home bound elders.Tribal Employment Rights Offi ce - $75,000 Mission- To help improve the quality of life for Comanche Nation members and other Native American families through the development and assertion of Native American Prefer-ence laws and the contracting rights of preferential employment, training, business and economic opportunities on or near the Comanche Nation ju-risdictional service area.Tombstone Project- $20,000 Mis-sion to identify unidentifi ed Coman-che tribal graves and place markers on the gravesite.Capital Improvements $1,887,000 Mission - Constructing new facilities and improving existing tribal proper-ties to better serve Comanche tribal members.CN Fair $127,000 Mission- To en-hance social and cultural activities that will refl ect our heritage.Offi ce of Environmental Programs $300,000 Mission- To preserve, pro-tect, and maintain our tribal property and lands.Firefi ghters $200,000 Mission- The fi re crew is to provide a work force available for fi re protection and sup-pression, and assisting with natural disaster relief.Fitness Center $275,000 Mission- To enhance the quality of life for the Comanche Nation Members we serve through our fi tness philosophy, fa-cilities, programs and to instill in the lives of people everywhere the value of health, wellness, and fi tness. Burial Assistance $500,000 Mission-To help defray burial costs associated with tribal members burial services.Gravel – Tinhorns for Tribal Drive-ways $200,000 Mission- To replace or repair tinhorns and supply gravel

to tribal member’s residence. Land Acquisitions $1,000,000 Mis-sion- To acquire lands and keep them in trust for tribal purposes.Museum and Cultural Center $996,000 Mission- To operate, for public benefi t, a museum and cultural center focusing on history, culture, arts, and related subject areas con-cerning Comanche Indian people.Realty Management $452,000 Mis-sion-To maintain tribal land docu-ments, work to place trust free land into trust, assure land purchases are properly completed, and that tribal lands are properly managed.Tourism Center $75,000 Mission-To share, display, inform, and educate both native and non-native people on the history of the Comanche people, as well as to share the vision of the future of the Comanche people.Transit Program $775,000 Mission-To provide bus or van transportation in our local service areas.Transportation $173,000 Mission- To improve roadways and bridges.Workforce Investment Agency $1,250,050 Mission- To provide Tribal members with the skills neces-sary for employment.Children’s Court $270,000 Mis-sion- To protect and serve Coman-che Tribal customs, preserve and strengthen the family unit, by acting in the best interest of our tribal chil-dren.Elections $277,820 Mission-Con-duct elections and provide election materials and services to Comanche tribal members.Emergency Management Assis-tance $90,000 Emergency Management Offi ce $70,000 Mission-Prepare for emergencies in the Tribal Nation for natural or man-made disasters such as fi re, fl ood, or storm.Enrollment $230,000 Mission –En-sures that the tribal roll is current, up-dated, and adheres to the Comanche Nation Constitution.Info Technology- Complex $500,000 Mission- While keeping the highest level of confi dentiality, the Coman-che Nation Information Technology department provides cost effective telecommunications and technology solutions to the Tribal Government. It is our goal to provide and maintain a reliable and secure network to assist the tribal departments in fulfi llment of their mission.Law Enforcement $1,500,000 Mis-sion- Protecting and patrolling tribal assets and Trust Lands.Legal Fees $500,000 Mission- To provide legal advice to the Nation and handle possible or active litiga-tion.

Matching Grants $50,000 Mission- Provide grant writing and dollar matches as grant opportunities arise.Public Information Offi ce $300,000 Mission- We are dedicated to the be-lief that a strong tribal newspaper and media communications are essential to a strong tribe. By encouraging community service among our PIO staff, we recognize that the more we are involved with the community, the better we will be able to understand and serve it by utilizing the many ways of delivering information to the tribal members and public.Caregivers $200,000 Mission-To ensure that Comanche elders are tak-en care of by a family member.CN College includes Nursing Program and Language Archival $2,250,000 Mission-To provide edu-cational opportunities to Comanche tribal members, and others to learn at a two year college the necessary knowledge and skills including tech-nical to be successful.Comanche Cemetery Improve-ment $30,000 Mission-To maintain tribal cemeteries.Community Center- Apache $30,000 Mission- Provide a place for community activities.Community Center- Cache $30,000 Mission- Provide a place for commu-nity activities.Community Center Walters $30,000 Mission- Provide a place for community activities.Diabetes $200,000 Mission- To pro-mote healthy lifestyles for the preven-tion and control of diabetes for tribal members through diet, exercise, and diabetes self care management.Early Childhood Development Center $300,000 Mission-The Co-manche Nation Child Care Center and Numunu Turetu Early Child-hood Development Center are here to provide quality services through partnerships with families, providers, and the community while nurturing the development of the whole child and supporting cultural and family values.Child Care Subsistence Program/ Special Needs $150,000 Mission- The program is to encourage em-ployment and education among our tribal members, provide a safe child care environment for our Comanche children, and to provide a rewarding program to families that wish to work and further their education. This pro-gram is designed to promote stronger family environments that will include requirements such as: Comanche language classes, relationship build-ing classes, community service and more. The program will assist with child care expenses for ages new-born to Kindergarten, school age

children that need before and after school care and child care during summer months. Program goals will be strengthening family relationship skills and youth development. Elder Council $75,000 Mission- To keep the elderly informed of tribal programs and services as well as sup-porting tribal culture, traditions, his-tory, and language.Family Services (Formerly Indian Child Welfare) $240,000 Mission- To protect and maintain the integrity of Comanche families, provide crisis intervention services, court interven-tion, and promote family preserva-tion through reunifi cation when pos-sible. To protect Indian children from losing their cultural identity and be-ing separated from their tribe.Higher Education $1,600,050 Mission- Provide grants to eligible Comanche students to attend post-secondary institutions/colleges and universities to pursue a bachelors, two year or advanced degrees.Home Improvement $1,322,000 Mission- To assist tribal members with necessary home improvements such as making their homes handicap accessible.Hope House/ Family Violence Prevention $112,000 Mission- To educate, empower and advocate for American Indians to strive to protect their families and communities from crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to provide a safe haven to victims and their chil-dren in a culturally sensitive environ-ment.Education-Elementary/ Secondary Program $100,000 Mission- to eval-uate the establishment of an elemen-tary/secondary student program.Injury Prevention $120,000 Mis-sion-To increase awareness of safety to the general public through modifi -cation of the environment by demon-stration, educational awareness, pre-sentations that promote behavioral changes and to reduce the uninten-tional injuries caused by falls, fi res, traffi c, and the environment. Native American Graves Protec-tion and Repatriation Act $50,000 Mission-To protect Native American graves from destruction by construc-tion or other forces and to repatriate cultural items.New Pathways $90,000 Mission- To provide halfway house services for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism for the Native American population residing within the Law-ton, Oklahoma service area. Nursing Home/ Assisted living Fa-cility $1,500,000 Mission-Continue efforts to establish an assisted living facility.Optometry Clinic $322,000 Mis-

sion- To provide the highest qual-ity of life for our Comanche Nation Tribal members in the years to come through a better vision. We keep overall patient wellness and under-standing as fi rst priorities in every-thing we do. We strive to provide the best quality of vision and eye health care with friendly, compassionate, & helpful staff.Outreach Center Anadarko $82,000 Mission- To act as a liaison between tribal members and program directors.Outreach Center OK. City $80,000 Mission-To act as a liaison between tribal members and program direc-tors.Prescription Assistance $690,000 Mission- to provide as available as-sistance with medications and certain medical supplies to help defer the costs for tribal members.Prevention and Recovery Center $120,000 Mission- To encourage and assist Native Americans of all ages to lead a life free from dependence of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs and/or any self-destructive behavior that is detrimental to one’s personal happi-ness and professional success.Reintegration Program $100,000 Mission- To reintegrate recently incarcerated individuals into main-stream society.Shoshone Reunion $50,000 Mis-sion- To host the annual Shoshone Reunion at Comanche Nation Head-quarters. Social Services Emergency Assis-tance $700,000 Mission- To assist and counsel tribal members with emergency needs.Student Services (K-12) $331,000 Mission- To assist with the basic school need of enrolled Comanche children in grades K-12 nationwide.Tribal Historic Preservation Program $210,000 Mission- To preserve his-toric and sacred landmarks of the Co-manche Nation.Youth Program $420,000 Mission-Educating Comanche youth through multiple actions or activities to be ac-countable, responsible, taking pride in traditional Comanche culture and becoming successful in life.Youth Shelter 490,000 Mission-To provide a secure, stable environ-ment for our children while they are in our care. Promote and encourage their hopes and dreams so that they will know that there is always a place that they can be safe from whatever brought them to us. Allow children to be who they are in their culture.

FY 2013-2014 Line Item Justifi cation and Mission Statements