District 3, January 2023
By Tribal Councilmember Eddie Bohanan
January 3, 2023
Halito District 3,
Smithville and Talihina Centers finished the holiday season strong with a string of events and celebrations.
The Halloween parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and the Kids’ Christmas parties were celebrations of good food, fellowship, lots of fun, great gifts and door prizes.
Veteran Willard Johnson of Talihina was recognized as Veteran of the Month at the December regular session of the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council. Additionally, tribal member Lodean Starr of Talihina was honored as First Speaker.
Congratulations to Ricky Dearmore of Smithville for being selected for Outstanding Choctaw Elder of the year.
I want to give a big “Yakoke” to the Choctaw Nation Associates, community center staff and volunteers who worked hard to make each of these events a success.
Yakoke,
Councilman Eddie Bohanan