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FIFTH-ANNUAL HUNTING MOON (GI WSE GISES) POW WOW A SUCCESS
 
MILWAUKEE (November 2, 2009) – The fifth-annual Hunting Moon (Gi Wse Gises) Pow Wow, sponsored by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, was held at Potawatomi Bingo Casino Oct. 23 – Oct. 25.

Almost 600 dancers and more than 20 drum groups from throughout North America competed for prize money. More than 100 dancers and drum groups shared over $95,000 in prize money. Winners in each category include:

Men’s Golden Age
First place – Charles Hindsley – Wis.
Second place – Terry Fiddler – Minn.
Third place – Royce Kingbird – Minn.
Fourth place – Wayne Pushetonequa Sr.–Iowa
Fifth place – Paul Cloud – Wis.

Senior Men’s Traditional
First place – Gabe Cleveland – Wis.
Second place – Charles Belisle – N.Y.
Third place – Robert Smith – Wis.
Fourth place – Tony Wahweotten – Kan.
Fifth place – Kelly Grant – N.D.

Senior Men’s Grass
First place – Randal Paskemin – Utah
Second place – Ronny Preston – Wis.
Third place – Michael Davis – Minn.
Fourth place – Gabe Desrisien – Minn.
Fifth place – Dale Roberts – Okla.

Senior Men’s Fancy
First place – Wayne Silas Jr – Wis.
Second place – Jerry Cleveland Jr. – Wis.
Third place – Eric Shepard – S.D.
Fourth place – Gabe Bullock –. Texas
Fifth place – Jason Whitehouse – Mich.

Men’s Traditional
First place – Ardell Scalplock – Cal.
Second place – Wendall Powless – Wis.
Third place – Chaske La Blanc – N.D.
Fourth place – Dana Warrington – Wis.
Fifth place – Erwin Morris – Okla.

Men’s Grass
First place – Adam Nordwall – Neva.
Second place –AJ Redman – Saskatchewan
Third place – Wanbli Charging Eagle – S.D.
Fourth place – Julius Not Afraid – Mont.
Fifth place – Clifton Goodwill – Saskatchewan

Men’s Fancy
First place – Darrell Hill – Wis.
Second place – Spike Draper – N.M.
Third place – Honcha St. John – N.D.
Fourth place – Kenny Pratt Jr. – Manitoba
Fifth place – Eric Bird – N.C.

Teen Boy’s Traditional
First place – James Mo – Wis.
Second place – Parrish Biazelton – Iowa
Third place – Mike Begay – Flor.
Fourth place – Alex Frechette – Wis.
Fifth place – Natosi Summers – Wis.

Teen Boy’s Grass
First place – Peanut Roberts – Okla.
Second place – Tohee Funmaker – Wis.
Third place – Austin Summers – Wis.
Fourth place – Alex Pelkey – Kan.
Fifth place – Buster Davis – Minn.

Teen Boy’s Fancy
First place – Albert King Jr. – Wis
Second place – Terrance Cleveland – Wis.
Third place – Courage Cleveland – Wis.
Fourth place – Anthony Klein – Mich.
Fifth place – Courtney Hayes – S.D.

Jr. Boy’s Traditional
First place – Donovan Collins – Wis.
Second place – Bobby Mo – Wis.
Third place – Floyd King – Wis
Fourth place – Edmund Youpee – Mont.
Fifth place – Doug Thomas – Iowa

Jr. Boy’s Grass
First place – Autry Johnson – Wis.
Second place – Shov Warrington – Kan.
Third place – CJ Lasley – Mich.
Fourth place – Tate Bear – Iowa
Fifth place – Chayton Kedgepeth – Ontario

Jr. Boy’s Fancy
First place – Delano Cleveland – Wis.
Second place – Floyd Silas III – Wis.
Third place – Sonny Means – S.D.
Fourth place – Tego Warrington – S.D.
Fifth place – David Cleveland – Wis.

Men’s Woodlands Style Special
First place – Robin Caruful – Wis.
Second place – Dana Warrington – Wis.
Third place – Vincent Bender – Wis.
Fourth place – Fletcher Collins – Wis.

Nodin’s Grass Special
First place – Randall Paskemin – Utah
Second place – Wanbli Changing Eagle – S.D.
Third place – Julius Not Afraid – Mont.
Fourth place – Adam Nordwall – Nev.
Fifth place – Quanah LaRose – Utah

Women’s Golden Age
First place – Carmen Clairmont – Colo.
Second place – Salina NoEar-Todome – Okla.
Third place – Annamae Pushetonequa – Iowa
Fourth place – Madelynn Goodwill – S.D.
Fifth place – Sharon Roberts – Okla.

Senior Women’s Traditional
First place – Angelina Hindsley – Wis.
Second place – Kellie Mae Down Wind – Minn.
Third place – Delaine Snowball – Nebr.
Fourth place – Ruby McArthur – Saskatchewan
Fifth place – Vanny Wheelock – Wis.

Senior Women’s Jingle
First place – Henrietta Scalplock – Cali.
Second place – Sharon Eagleman – Kan.
Third place – Reva Hayes – S.D.
Fourth place – Rowena Roberts – Okla.
Fifth place – Paula Hedgepeth – Ontario

Senior Women’s Fancy
First place – Kellie LeBeau – S.D.
Second place – Rebecca Hawpetoss – Wis.
Third place – Dana Roberts – Iowa
Fourth place – Marinette Sutherland – Ontario

Women’s Traditional
First place – Jancita Warrinton – Kan.
Second place – Tosha Goodwill – S.D.
Third place – Danita Goodwill – Okla.
Fourth place – Amber Buffalo – N.D.
Fifth place – Cheyanne Fiddler – Minn.

Women’s Jingle
First place – Grace Pushetonequa – Iowa
Second place –Cassie Hindsley – Wis.
Third place – Nitanis Kit Landry – Ontario
Fourth place – Winona Kingbird – N.D.
Fifth place – Ahneekah Top Sky – Mont.

Women’s Fancy
First place – Tanksi Clairmont – Colo.
Second place – Jocy Bird – S.D.
Third place – Crystal Cleveland– Wis.
Fourth place – Rose Track – Wis.
Fifth place – Bobbi Lynn Pratt – N.D.

Teen Girl’s Traditional
First place – Kayree Funmaker – Wis.
Second place – Cecilia Hill – Ill.
Third place – Nadas Thomas – Iowa
Fourth place – Niki Baker– Wis.
Fifth place – Ahna Hartico – Kan.

Teen Girl’s Jingle
First place – Keysa Lee Parker – Ontario
Second place – Landri James – Kan.
Third place – Sage O’Kimosh – Wis.
Fourth place – Britney Pelkey – Kan.
Fifth place – Felicia Ortiz – Wis.

Teen Girl’s Fancy
First place – Mona Benton – Wis.
Second place – Tiana Thompson – Iowa
Third place – Butterfly Heminger – S.D.
Fourth place – Jamie White Face – S.D.
Fifth place – Willow Eastman – S.D.

Jr. Girl’s Traditional
First place – Aerius Denton – Wis.
Second place – Gabriella Brinegar – Wis.
Third place – Nawnee Littleaxe – Okla.
Fourth place –Nicole Nordwall – Nev.
Fifth place – Layla Goodeagle – Alberta

Jr. Girl’s Jingle
First place – Izabella Chaboyeo – Minn.
Second place – Shyanna Leonard – Wis.
Third place – Mariah White – Ontario
Fourth place – Waskwane Stonefish – Mich.
Fifth place – Sierra White – Ontario

Jr. Girl’s Fancy
First place – Beedoskah Stonefish – Mich.
Second place – Oke Tw’sha Roberts – Okla.
Third place – Kianna White – Ontario
Fourth place – Pharyl Top of the Sky – Mont.
Fifth place – Eahtosh Bird – S.D.

Old Time Women’s Scrub Special
First place – Jancita Warrington – Kan.
Second place – Kayree Funmaker – Wis.
Third place – Cheryl Funmaker – Wis.
Fourth place – Elena Greendeer – Wis.

The 2009 adult drum group winner is Midnight Express. They will return as host drum for the 2010 Hunting Moon Pow Wow. For more information on the Hunting Moon Pow Wow, visit www.paysbig.com.



 
Potawatomi Bingo Casino is one of two casinos owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community. It is located at 1721 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, Wis. The casino is a showcase for high stakes bingo, offering some of the nation's highest daily payouts. A popular attraction for local guests, tourists and tour groups, the casino features blackjack, craps, poker, and roulette table games, video and reel slot machines, and a variety of live entertainment and dining options. Potawatomi Bingo Casino is committed to raising awareness of the risks of problem gambling, maintaining a level of first-class customer service, while investing in its most valuable asset — its 2,500 multicultural employees. Through the Forest County Potawatomi Community Foundation and Miracle on Canal Street, the casino supports numerous local charities and community organizations. Driving directions and more information about Potawatomi Bingo Casino can be obtained by calling toll-free, 1-800-PAYS-BIG or by visiting the website at www.paysbig.com.