District 4, October 2022

Halito from District 4.

School is back in session, and everyone is getting back into a routine. We enjoyed the Superintendents’ Luncheon in July, and in August, I attended the Choctaw Nation Freshman Year Initiative Dinner at CASC. Forty freshmen are ready to further their education! It is great to see all the support the Choctaw Nation provides to our schools.

August was an exciting time for 30 Choctaw families in Poteau. They received the keys to their new homes! Twenty were LEAP homes (lease to purchase) and 10 were affordable rentals. It was heartwarming to see the children playing in their yards and see the excitement on their faces. Congratulations to all on your new homes. Yakoke to Chief Gary Batton, Assistant Chief Jack Austin, Jr., the Tribal Council and the City of Poteau for working together to make this happen.

Congratulations to District 4’s new Chahtapreneurs, Jill’s Corner Shoppe, Red Beard Custom Works, Morning Star Creations, Salt Prairie Taxidermy and Green Country Nutrition. I encourage you to support our Chahtapreneurs and help them grow their businesses.

Congratulations to the Poteau Seniors for winning the Chair Volleyball Championship at the Labor Day Festival and to Tvshka Homma Ohoyo stickball champions! Congratulations to both teams! The festival was a great time to come together. Yakoke to all the volunteers who made it a success.

The first Friday of each month the Poteau Seniors sell Indian Tacos at the Poteau Community Center. Make plans to come out for lunch and support our seniors.

The holidays are fast approaching! I wish each of you a safe and blessed holiday season.

As always, if I can be of assistance to you and your family, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yakoke,
Jess Henry

District 4 LEAP homeowners with Councilman Jess Henry and Chief Gary Batton

District 4 homeowners with Councilman Jess Henry