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Absentee ShawneeNews

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February 2013

Vol 27 No 14

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

This is to announce the following positions for election in 2013

Executive Committee

POSITION

Governor

Secretary

TERM

2 Years

FEES

$500.00

TERM

3 Years

FEES

$125.00

Election Commission

POSITION

Election Commissioner

Election Secretary

Any person who wishes to announce their candidacy for an elective

position for the Primary Election shall be required to post the

appropriate filing fee, along with the Candidacy Filing Packet,

with the Election Commission for the period of January 1-10

(excluding weekends and holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A person may file for only one (1)

elected position on any elective body.

ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 16

BE SURE TO VOTE!!!

Inside this issue. . .

Executive Committee Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Employee of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

HorseShoe Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fitness Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mrs. Little Jim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Tero & Title IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

February Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Miss Indian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AST Ballot Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Election Com. Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Candidacy Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Executive Committee

George Blanchard

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Teri Reed

Secretary

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson

Representative

Governor’s

Report

Greetings Tribal Members

Hope this reading finds you in good spirits. Taking care of yourself both physically and mentally

should be a personal priority.

I hear there is illness of various types within our people. This is the time for families to band together,

check on loved ones, and feel the need to help each other.

On a lighter note, the annual children’s Easter Egg Hunt has been scheduled for Saturday, March

23, 2013. We anticipate a large turnout for the youngsters. Please mark your calendars for this event

and plan on attending. Further details will be forthcoming as we finalize the planning.

I anticipate our Gaming to increase its activities in the coming months. Gaming is always looking to

present creative new games for the enjoyment of our clientele.

The Executive Committee is working diligently on your behalf. I credit their efforts continuously for

making significant progress for the the betterment of the Tribe.

Our condolences to families who have recently lost loved ones.

Finally, I would like to mention to the Tribal Membership that I am seeking another term of office

as your Governor. There are still some areas that needs addressing that I feel I can make a difference.

Please stop by and visit with me if you are in the area. I enjoy visiting with friends and family alike.

Sincerely,

George Blanchard

Governor

Lt. Governor’s

Report

The New Year has begun, I hope is started off

good for all of you.

At the Farm, the new year brings new calves

and a lot of work. Our herd is growing quickly,

I’m not sure how many calves there will be by

the time this report gets to you but the count last

week was eleven (11). The Representative’s office

has provided a more detailed report on the cattle

operation.

I would like to thank everyone that helps with

the cattle operation. We don’t actually have a staff

assigned to a department for this; it is a joint effort

between this Office, the Representative’s Office

and our staff. Whether it is building fence, feeding

or looking for strays, the job gets done. We are

proud of how well things have moved along in

such a short time and we appreciate the hard work

of everyone involved.

Approximately one fourth (1/4) of the federal

funds on the BIA side were received by the tribe

the last week of December. We are currently

being funded under a continuing resolution (CR).

All indications imply that the President’s budget

will be approved by the end of March. However,

there have been times when the budgets weren’t

passed by Congress until June. This does not hinder

us from providing BIA services. The Tribe will

continue to operate under the CR until Congress

finalizes the national budget.

The Tribe applied for and was funded for a

transit planning grant from the Federal Highway

Administration (FHWA). With the funds provided

for the planning process, we should be able to

gather information and statistics that will give

the Tribe the opportunity to apply for and be

awarded a full transportation transit grant. Over

the next few months if you are approached by

tribal staff, or receive questionnaires regarding

your transportation needs, please do not hesitate

to provide the requested information. This

way you can assist us in submitting a thorough

application for grant funds that will provide for

the transportation needs of our tribal members

and other eligible Native Americans within the

jurisdictional boundaries of the Tribe.

I’m looking forward to the successes and

challenges that we will encounter in the upcoming

year.

Respectfully,

Isaac Gibson, Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:

The Presidential inauguration took place this past week and I feel a great

sense of patriotism in watching another president be sworn into office. There

was a time in my young-life that I took such events for granted. As I matured,

I became more aware of what a privilege it is to be Native American in this

great country. Hopefully, I will be around to see many more presidents come

into office. I am hopeful that the next four years will see a continued and

renewed emphasis on Native American issues. I am also hopeful that the new

administration will finally get a handle on improving our Nation’s economy.

As a country, we need to put more American’s to work and help them acquire

and maintain adequate housing. In our tribe, we need to do the same.

COBELL SETTLEMENT

We continue to receive calls here at the complex about the Cobell Class

Action Settlement. The checks are not issued by us. They are issued by the

federal government. If you have questions about the settlement or if you think

you may be entitled to a part of this settlement, you can call 1-800- 9616109 or visit the website at www.IndianTrust.com. The settlement includes

payments totaling 3.4 billion to 350,000 Native American beneficiaries that

have IIM accounts. The lawsuit was the result of the federal government’s

mishandling of trust land royalties. The first checks for the Historical

Accounting Class were for $1,000.

The second phase of the settlement is the Trust Administration Class.

The Court has entered a final deadline for submission of claims for the Trust

Administration Class. Any claim forms must be postmarked by March 1,

2013. If you need to fill out a claim form, visit the website www.IndianTrust.

com. The amount of this settlement will depend on how much income you’ve

collected into your IIM account. Each member of the Trust Administration

Class will receive a baseline payment of $500. The $100 million in the

Trust Administration Adjustment Fund will be used to increase the minimum

payment for Trust Administration Class Members. The current estimate is

that will raise the minimum payment to Trust Administration Class Members

to about $800. Individuals with an IIM account open between 1985 and

September 30, 2009 may receive more than $800. This payment is separate

from, and in addition to, the $1,000 payment to individuals in the Historical

Accounting Class.

INVESTMENTS AND GRANTS

Two issues that I have not reported on much in the past is grants and

investment opportunities. I want to take this opportunity to tell you that

your Executive Committee has applied/investigated many of these in the

past year. Competition for grants is extremely high. While we have been

afforded many grants this past year, we have lost out on the majority. We

recently added a grant writer and hope to increase our acceptance rate. In

today’s economy, viable investment opportunities seem to be few and far

between. We expend a good deal of effort and energy investigating offers

and deals that are presented to us on a monthly basis (1-2 a month), but few

of them actually pan out in the end. As a tribe, we tend to be cautious with

investments/money. We need to continue in this mode until our financial

resources are more fluid. This will happen as we repay our long term debt. In

the meantime, we will continue to explore investment opportunities and will

take advantage of any that make sense for our tribe.

BIG JIM YOUTH AWARDS

As with last year, I am involved in supporting the Big Jim Youth Award

program with the Education Department. This award is for AST High School

Seniors nationwide and will be presented in May of this year. The awards

include Academic and Athlete of the Year for both male and female (4 awards

total with each award a $1,000 scholarship). The purpose of the award is to

recognize outstanding performance and to encourage higher education for

our tribal youth. The application form can be found in this newsletter or the

website www.astribe.com. Applications need to be received by the March 31,

2013 to qualify. I want to encourage all high school seniors to apply. The

judges for the award will be an unbiased and independent group of non-AST

members who are knowledgeable in the fields of education and athletics. It

was a great honor and very rewarding to be a part of the support team last

year, and I’m looking forward to working with this group again.

HEALTH CLINICS

The purpose of the health board is to lead and direct the operations of the

health clinics and to monitor the organizations financial health and progress

toward long range goals. I attend the monthly meetings to keep abreast of

the progress of our clinics. At our last meeting, there was some discussion

about the need to fill a vacancy on this board that has existed for a few

months. We need a tribal member with some medical experience. Some of the

requirements/preferences for this position include:

• Experience with or serving on non-profit boards.

• Financial knowledge including experience with accounting and finance

practices.

• Health care knowledge including experience in the health care arena such

as middle to senior management of a hospital or comprehensive ambulatory

care setting.

• Knowledge of healthcare organizational structures such as hospitals,

clinics, hospices, etc.

• Experience with legal/business operational matters.

• Strong understanding of policies/procedures and fiduciary duties.

• Grant writing knowledge preferred.

• Have no conflicts of interest (and is not a current employee at our clinics).

• Must be available to meet on the third Monday of each month from 8:30

a.m. until about noon, as well as other times as directed by the board.

If you are interested in being a part of this board, please fill out the form

located elsewhere in this newsletter and send it to my office at 2025 S.

Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Ok 74801. Please include your resume.

We are most interested in getting his position filled as soon as possible.

CASINO UPDATE

The Casino is giving away vacation packages every Friday and Saturday

night in February. Packages range from Vegas getaways to Cruises. With

over 16 packages given away the promotion promises to make February an

exciting month with great odds of winning. As always Tribal members receive

$10 Free Play every week in addition to the weekly Match Play offered.

Bingo has not proven to be a big money maker for casino’s, however, due

to demand we are in the process of looking into bringing Bingo back as a

way of increasing traffic. We also have new slot machines ordered which will

be on the floor in the coming months. The TEC board is in the process of

redesigning the outside of the Norman facility which will include new lighting

and an updated feel. This remodel will include a new sign on Highway 9 to

draw attention and drive traffic to the Casino. In addition to all of these

improvements we are looking into the feasibility of adding a restaurant to

the Casino. The revenue projection to the tribe in 2013 is over $3,000,000.

TOBACCO COMPACT

We received notification that the State of Oklahoma plans to terminate our

current Tobacco Compact on the expiration date at the end of June. We are

discussing our options for the renegotiation of this compact which important

to our tribe. Most Oklahoma tribes have Tobacco Compacts that will expire

in 2013. Because of this, many tribes feel the need to join forces and to

resurrect a regional coalition of tribes to tackle issues that are important to all

of us. The United Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas (UNIOKT) is being

formed to fill this need. Our Executive Committee passed a resolution to join

and support this group in 2013. This group has had several organizational

meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4th.

FITNESS CHALLENGE

For all of you who made a New Year’s resolutions to improve your health or

to lose weight, be on the lookout for information on the new fitness challenge

for 2013. This year, the challenge will be extended to tribal members and

employees of the tribe in the service area. A lucrative incentive for this

challenge is being provided by the tribe and the casino. This fitness challenge

is to provide a little fun and an incentive to improve your health. This is good

for us as a tribe because it lowers our health care costs, decreases employee

absences due to sickness, and creates healthier environments for our tribal

member families. I plan to participate and hope you consider getting involved

for better health in 2013.

GENERAL ELECTION 2013

The next general election will be on Saturday, March 16, 2013. I encourage

each of you to get out an exercise your right to vote. If you will be unable to

vote on that date, you can fill out an absentee ballot to make sure your voice

is heard. Contact the Election Commission on extension 150 if you have

questions on voting.

If you have any issues or concerns that you would like addressed in the

newsletter, please let me know.

Teri Reed – Secretary

teri@astribe.com

405-275-4030 Ext 104

Treasurer’s

Report

Greetings TRIBAL MEMBERS,

Hope everyone had enjoyable

Valentine’s Day! It is already the

second month of 2013! Thankfully,

we haven’t had much of a cold winter

so far, but we still have a month or

so of winter! Hope you all decided

to start the New Year off with a new

resolution to diet, exercise, and keep

healthy. The AST Fitness Staff have

begun a new fitness program called

2013 Absentee Shawnee Fitness

Challenge, which begun on February

25th, 2013. This year the AST Fitness

staff will be opening the challenge to

all Absentee Shawnee employees and

Absentee Shawnee tribal members. So

contact Buster Bread, AST Resource

Center, 405-364-7298. I know a lot

of people have come down with the

flu and viruses; so try to keep healthy

during these times. Also, would like

to extend my sincere condolences

to the families who lost love ones,

remember the good memories!

• Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be

Saturday, March 23rd, 10 am,

behind Thunderbird Casino, PowWow Grounds, Norman, OK.

• Happy Birthday to Muriel Gene

Parker! She celebrated her 85th

Birthday at Gliori’s Italian Restaurant,

Tecumseh, OK. Congratulations and

appreciation to a wonderful, hard

working, lady who has served her

Tribe to the best of her ability! Thank

you Gene for your service to the AST

Elders’ Council for many years!

• Congratulations to Absentee

Shawnee Tribe and Health Programs

for being selected again as Certified

Healthy Business Award of Excellence

as part of the Certified Healthy

Oklahoma businesses. There are

three (3) levels of awards Basic,

Merit, and Excellence. We are proud

of their recognition and received an

award in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

They received award at the Certified

Healthy Workshop and Award

Luncheon, Cox Convention Center

Ballroom.

• Cobell Settlement Information

about the individual class-action

payments (Historical Accounting

Class and

Trust Administration

Class), Contact 1-800-961-6109,

Info@IndianTrust.com,

or website:

www.IndianTrust.

com “Almost 40,000 Historical

Accounting Class Members are

shown as “whereabouts unknown.”

The awards for these Class Members

have been deposited in their IIM

accounts and they only need to

update their contact information to

be able to claim their award. Another

10,000 Class Members have no

contact information in the records

furnished by Interior. If you are a

member of the Historical Accounting

Class and are not currently receiving

statements on your IIM account from

the government, then you need to

provide contact information to the

Claims Administrator or entering

the information on the site by

accessing the File a Claim/Register

to Participate tab to the left.”

Finally, the Court has entered a final

deadline for submission of claims for

the Trust Administration Class. Any

claim forms must be postmarked by

March 1, 2013.

• Secretary of the Interior, Ken

Salazar will be returning to his home

state of Colorado at the end of March

2013. He stated in a press release, “I

have had the privilege of reforming

the Department of the Interior to help

lead the United States in securing a

new energy frontier, ushering in a

conservation agenda for the 21st

century, and honoring our word to

the nation’s first Americans…” He

has served eight years in Washington

D.C and four of those years he

served as Secretary of the Interior

under President Obama.

• Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal

Nations which will manage a total of

$1.9 Billion Trust Land Consolidation

Fund in which tribal leaders can

attend consultation sessions for

tribal feedback in either of three

areas of the country, Minneapolis,

MN, Rapid City, SD., and Seattle,

WA. The initial implementation plan,

based on consultation with tribes,

outline how Interior will carry out

the land consolidation component of

the Cobell Settlement to purchase

the fractionated interests in trust or

restricted land, at fair market value,

within a 10 year period. These

acquired interests will remain in trust

or restricted status through transfer

to tribes. “freeing up fractionated

lands for the benefit of tribal nations

will increase the number of acres in

tribal land bases, stimulate economic

development and promote tribal

sovereignty and self-determination,”

said Deputy Secretary of Interior,

David J. Hayes. To ensure high level

accountability, Secretary of Interior,

Ken Salazar has established an

oversight board, which includes the

Deputy Secretary, Solicitor, Director

of the Bureau Indian Affairs and the

Special Trustee for American Indians.

Realty Director, Rachel Howell and

I attended consultation session in

Rapid City, SD.

• Fiscal Cliff sharp decline in the

budget deficit that could have

occurred beginning in 2013 due to

increased taxes and reduced spending

as required by previously enacted

laws. The deficit—the amount by

which government spending exceeds

its revenue—was projected to be

reduced by roughly half in 2013.

The Congressional Budget Office

(CBO) had estimated that the sharp

decrease in the deficit would have

likely led to a mild recession in 2013

with the unemployment rate rising

to roughly 9 percent in the second

half of the year. The fiscal cliff was

largely eliminated by the American

Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on

1-2013. The previously enacted

laws leading to the fiscal cliff had

been projected to result in a 19.63%

increase in revenue and 0.25%

reduction in spending from fiscal

years 2012 to 2013. Those laws

included the expiration of the 2010

Tax Relief Act and planned spending

cuts under the Budget Control Act

of 2011. The former extended the

Bush tax cuts for two years, while the

latter was enacted as a compromise

to resolve a dispute concerning the

public debt ceiling and address the

failure of the 111th Congress to pass

a Federal Budget. Under the fiscal

cliff scenario, some major programs

like Social Security, Medicaid, federal

pay (including military pay and

pensions), and veterans’ benefits,

would have been exempted from the

spending cuts. Spending for federal

agencies and cabinet departments

would have been reduced through

broad, shallow cuts referred to as

budget sequestration. The American

Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was

signed into law by the President on

January 2, 2013 and eliminated

much of the tax side of the fiscal cliff,

with the CBO projecting an 8.13%

increase in revenue and 1.15%

increase in spending for fiscal year

2013. Adjustments to spending

were expected to be hashed out in

early 2013. The Act resulted in a

projected $157 billion decline in

the 2013 deficit relative to 2012,

rather than the sharp $487 billion

decrease projected under the fiscal

cliff. The increase in revenue came

from increased marginal income

and capital gains tax rates relative to

their 2012 levels for annual income

over $400,000 ($450,000 for

couples); a phase-out of certain tax

deductions and credits for those

with incomes over

$250,000

($300,000 for couples); an increase

in estate taxes relative to 2012 levels

on estates over $5 million; and

expiration of payroll tax cuts (a 2%

increase for most taxpayers earning

under approximately $110,000).

These changes would all be made

permanent. A reduction in spending

due to budget sequestration was

delayed for two months under the act

and the debt ceiling was not changed,

leading to further debate during

early 2013. The House passed the

bill without amendments by a margin

of 257–167 around 11 pm EST

on January 1, 2013, and President

Barack Obama signed it the next day.

• AST Health Board Authority and

LSWN Board Meeting, held every

third Tuesday, Little Axe Health

Facility, Little Axe, OK. Serves as Ad

Hoc non-voting member. Monthly

reports of Executive Director,

Department/Program

Directors,

financial, and activities of health

facility are presented.

• Monthly Program/Departmental

Directors meeting. Each director

comes every 3rd Monday and

gives a monthly update on their

program/department. We, as the

Executive Committee, appreciate

these departments who take the

time to come and give us an update

every month and prepare monthly

written reports. We understand they

may have circumstances occur that

prevent them from coming to the

monthly meetings. THANK YOU!

• Elders’ Monthly meeting are held

every third Saturday, either at AST

Resource Center or Title VI Bldgs, 10

am. If you are 55 years and older,

please come join us for fellowship,

food, and fun times together. Fund

raisers, outings, and cultural activities

are planned monthly.

• Title VI nutritional program took

a few elders to a luncheon put on by

the Sysco Food Company and took a

tour of the facility.

•

Thunderbird Casino Monthly

financial meeting with General

Manager, Dillon Byrd. Controller,

myself, and/or

other Executive

Committee Member, who were

available, to go over the monthly

financials.

• Monthly Redstone Investment

meeting. We have an excellent

investment advisor, who continually

keeps the

committee updated

on current investments and most

beneficial to the Tribe. Since we have

been with Redstone Investments,

we have achieved attractive returns

for the Tribe’s investment portfolio

for over ten (10 years). • ASEDA

board monthly meeting every second

Thursday of the month in Governor’s

Conference Room.

• Constitutional Revision committee.

If you are interested in joining the

constitution revision committee, call

Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030

X148, for the date and time of next

meeting.

•

Attended the United Indian

Nations in Oklahoma, Kansas, and

Texas (UINOKT), meeting at the Sac

& Fox Tribal Complex, Stroud, OK.

This group has been around since

late 1996 and their purpose is to

promote unity among the tribes

in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

Former Governors of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe have been involved

with this group and now UINOKT

are trying to reorganize and reunite

again. UINOKT Constitution and

By-laws Preamble states, “to better

community relations and stronger,

productive communication with each

other and to safeguard and protect

the Sovereign rights, privileges and

interests of all Indian nations; to

improve the educational, economic

and political status of the tribal

governments; to promote the common

welfare through united efforts; and

to bring the tribal governments into

a more cooperative relationship and

unity of position on issues that affect

all Indian governments..” UINOKT is

amending their constitution and Bylaws and in process of passing at next

meeting. Goals are to have a website,

press release, and lobbying efforts of

all tribes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and

Texas. Next meeting was held at the

Comanche Tribal Complex, Lawton,

Oklahoma hosted by the Comanche

Nation.

The

Finance

Department

employees and Controller, Belinda

Collins, are deserving recognition

as they daily continue the never

ending processes for the financial

side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Without their tireless dedication

and commitment we could not keep

the financial transactions processes

flowing!

My appreciation to the Financial

Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder,

who continues to assist me with

numerous projects, attend meetings

where I cannot attend, and consulting

decisions in the office of Treasurer!

Also, sincere appreciation and

thanks to Arlene Herrera who serves

as Administrative Assistant to me and

Enrollment. We appreciate all your

phone calls, emails, and visits. May

God continue to bless you and yours!

See below articles from AllNations

Bank, Finance

Department,

and Financial Consultant, Eddie

Brokeshoulder.

Respectfully yours,

Kathy Deere,

Tribal Treasurer

“Our greatest happiness does not

depend on the condition of life

in which chance has placed us,

but is always the result of a good

conscience, good health, occupation,

and freedom in all just pursuits.”

-THOMAS JEFFERSON

Representative’s

Report

Greetings Tribal Members,

I hope everyone has been enjoying their new year. It’s been a quite

eventful month for my departments.

I have enjoyed the visits from the tribal members that have come to talk

with me. I hope everyone is staying

warm with these chilly winds that we

have been having. I would like to take

the time to say Happy Birthday to

all our Tribal Members with birthdays this month. Also, Happy Anniversary to all the couples celebrating their special days this month. My

condolences go out to the families of

the Tribal Members that have lost

loved ones this past month, be sure

to spend time with your loved ones

and cherish the moments you have

with them and tell them how much

you care for them. The Cattle Operation is going well we currently have

67 cattle on the farm; 13 of them

being new calves and a set of twin

heifers. This past month Title VI attended a tasting at Sysco on ways to

improve our healthy meals. I would

like to thank everyone that came and

supported the ideas on improving our

Title VI. Building Blocks will be having their Valentine’s Day party with

the children and their families on Feb.

14th. The new Building Blocks is still

undergoing the process to break

ground on the construction site. In

closing, I would like to encourage all

of our Tribal Members to keep up the

hard work to follow their goals. You

can do anything you set your mind

to, it’ll all pay off in ways you can’t

even imagine. Times get tough and

being with your loved ones will get

you through anything. Have a good

month and stay warm.

Ne ya wa! Jeff Gibson

Finance Department

February 2013

The Finance office continues our

efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing effectively and

efficiently through communication

between the Finance office and

Programs. In working together, we

have found the most time effective

and cost effective processes for

transacting business.

Tribal Members and Native

Employees allowing clinic and

pharmacy visits to be claimed on

their medical insurance coverage

from private insurance or other

coverage is very beneficial to the

Tribe’s health systems. Any cost not

paid by your insurance company

will be paid by Tribal health system

funds. You will not be asked to pay

a deductable or any charges not

covered by your insurance. Using

your coverage allows the health

systems to charge your insurance for

the service rather than it being paid

in full from the health system funds.

This in turns enhances the entire

program and allows more services

to Tribal members. In addition, any

funds paid by the Tribe on claims

filed with your insurance helps to

meet your deductibles.

The Tribe’s 2010 and 2011

Audits are “unqualified”; which

when compared to an educational

grading scale is an A. We are gearing

up for the 2012 audit coordinating

our entities that will roll up into the

tribe’s audit. Auditors should be on

sight in February and April 2013.

The 2013 Indirect Cost Proposal

was submitted to the National

Business Center (NBC) on September

4, 2012. NBC is six months behind

due to budget cuts thus staff cuts. Our

rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to

21.98% for 2011 and our rate for

2012 is 22.35% and is expected to

increase for 2013. We are still in the

queue for assignment to a negotiator

as of the date this article and as of

this date, we have not been assigned

a negotiator.

The finance department continues

to complete accounting by the seventh

day of the month and have been since

August 2010; for financial reporting

for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi

Nwi, Health Inc. boards for Absentee

Health Systems, Shawnee and Little

Axe (LSWN) which is possible since

the accounting is completed on

schedule every month. The Finance

staff has completed the December

reconciliations for financial reporting

for December. It is imperative the

accounting staff continue to stay

ahead of all of the accounting so that

audits go smoothly, so that Indirect

Cost rates will stay up to date as well.

Indirect cost proposals cannot be

submitted without completed audits

as the audit is used to calculate the

proposal. There are many processes

in place in your Tribe’s accounting

department that ensure we keep

accurate records of transactions. The

Tribe’s accounting processes must be

in compliance with GAAP; (Generally

Accepted Accounting Principles) and

GASB (Governmental Accounting

Standards Board) and these rules are

updated sometimes annually.

The Tribe currently has compact

funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants, and

the new Clinic business. In addition,

the Tribe operates on a General Fund

and an Indirect Cost Fund.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s

Finance Department has very hard

working group of people and it

is an honor to work with them,

the Treasurer’s office and at the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

Finance Department employs 14:

with 7 (50%) being AST Tribal

Members, 2non-AST tribal members,

and 5 (36%) being non-natives.

This department as always would

like to extend a special thanks

and note of appreciation to the

Executive Committee for providing

the tools, resources and support to

enable the finance staff to reach its

accomplished goals and to continue

with this effort. A special thanks and

note of appreciation to Program

Managers and Employees of the Tribe

for their assistance and dedication in

our continued group effort toward

accomplishing our goal.

If you have any questions or

needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext

162 and I will be glad to assist you.

Respectfully, Belinda Collins,

Controller

Financial Consultant

Hello Tribal Members,

As Financial Consultant for office

of Treasurer, I hope each tribal

member established a New Year’s

resolution to develop a financial plan

for 2013, especially considering

impacts of the “FISCAL CLIFF”

toward Indian programs and families.

The office of Treasurer will continue

to provide fiduciary responsibilities

of sound financial management

decisions for tribal funds and

programs.

The following activities I have

been involved and participated:

CY 2013 Financial Reports:

Reviewed and analyzed Treasurer’s

calendar year 2013 General Fund,

Indirect Cost encumbrance budget

reports.

Absentee Shawnee Economic

Development

Authority,

Inc.

(ASEDA): Attended February board

meeting with the following business

topics and discussions:

ASEDA, INC. audit meeting with

Finely & Cook CPA firm to discuss

2012 audit . Brothers Bottling

Company, LLC met with board

members to discuss business venture

. Hi Tech Air Solutions met with

board members to discuss business

venture . Manhattan Construction

and Horizon Engineering Company

discussed findings with

board

members and Executive Committee

on Water Utility Project.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Alliance for Economic Inclusion

(AEI): Participated in a telephoneconference call with AEI Advisory

Council members which I am a

member. The conference call was an

introduction and a discussion on

structure of AEI, Committees and

Expectation of members, a decision

was made to have three committees:

Access, Financial Education and

Membership & Communication

committees. Native American issues

will be incorporated in all three

committees.

AEI held its first quarterly

meeting, Wednesday, January 30th,

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa

Campus, Tulsa, Oklahoma. As AEI

progresses in structure, I will submit

more information in our future

newsletter’s for tribal members,

please stay tuned.

Absentee Shawnee Community

Development Financial Institution

(CFDI): The deadline

February

28th, in submitting an application

for a Native CDFI program is fast

approaching.

Absentee Shawnee

Tribe is submitting an application for

Technical Assistance for a two-year

funded program in the amount of

$150,000 per year.

AST

Constitution

Revision

Committee: The AST Constitution

Revision Committee is in full swing

for 2013. Our committee has

held three meetings in January,

concluding with our last meeting

on January 31st, at this meeting

we invited Suzanne Chaney, Tribal

Government Specialist from B.I.A.

area office in Anadarko, OK. At

our January 31st meeting, invited

were Executive Committee (E.C.),

Election Commission and Attorney

General Office, the purpose of this

meeting was to inform, question and

answer session with Suzanne Chaney.

Everybody came away with a very

productive constitution revision

discussion.

The following tribal members

make up the AST Constitution

Revision

Committee:

Anita

Chisholm, Briana Ponkilla, Paulette

Blanchard, Augustine Johnson, Dan

Little Axe, Jerry Little Axe, Mepherd

Switch, Betty Watson, Kathy Deere,

Treasurer and Eddie Brokeshoulder,

Financial Consultant. Our committee

is excited to welcome Paulette

Blanchard to our committee, please

contact me if you are interested in

participating and being a part of

a better tomorrow, please contact

me Eddie Brokeshoulder, Financial

Consultant, eddieb@astribe.com or

405-275- 4030 x 148.

In closing, if you should have

questions, please contact me at

eddieb@astribe.com or 405-2754030 x 148.

Respectfully,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

AST CONSTITUTION

REVISION COMMITTEE

SEEKING VOLUNTEER

TRIBAL MEMBERS

Are you interested in

participating and being

a part of a better

tomorrow?

Are you an Elder or Youth

willing to better the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe,

if so please contact:

Eddie Brokeshoulder at

405-275-4030 x 148 or

eddieb@astribe.com

Resolutions

The following are Resolutions passed

through January 16, 2013

Jessica Bump, Haley Kalyn Bump,

Ashley Nicole Johnson and Alexis

Lynn Johnson as enrolled members

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Indians of Oklahoma as of the date

of this resolution.

E-AS-13-07 01/16/13

Grants membership relinquishment

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

E-AS-13-01 01/16/13

Indians of Oklahoma to Jose Maria

Re-appoints Cynthia Carpenter to Solis, a minor, provided he is accepted

the Absentee Shawnee Housing into the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.

Authority Board of Commissioners E-AS-13-08 01/16/13

for a term of (2) two years effective Grants membership relinquishment

January 16, 2013 and expiring of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

January 15, 2015.

Indians of Oklahoma to Allan Jesus

Solis, a minor, provided he is accepted

E-AS-13-02 01/16/13

into the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.

Re-appoints Roy Larney to the

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority E-AS-13-09 01/16/13

Board of Commissioners for a term Grants membership relinquishment

of (2) two years effective January of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

16, 2013 and expiring January 15, Indians of Oklahoma to Adrianna

2015.

Clavel Solis, a minor, provided she

is accepted into the Iowa Tribe of

E-AS-13-03 01/16/13

Oklahoma.

Re-appoints Edwina Butler-Wolfe for

a two (2) year term to the Absentee E-AS-13-10 01/16/13

Shawnee Education

Committee, Authorizes the negotiation and

effective January 16, 2013 and approval

all

geophysical

expiring January 15, 2015.

exploration permits for the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe’s undivided or all 1/1

E-AS-13-04 01/16/13

interests held in trust status by the

Re-appoints Lewis Allen Johnson for United States of America on behalf

a two (2) year term to the Absentee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Shawnee Education

Committee, Oklahoma.

effective January 16, 2013 and

expiring January 15, 2015.

E-AS-13-11 01/16/13

Authorizes, adopts, and approves

E-AS-13-05 01/16/13

the submission of an application

Authorizes and approves the to the Administration of Native

certification of the Membership Americans Social and Economic

Roll of the Absentee Shawnee Strategies – SEDS PROGRAM and

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as in connection with such application

being accurate and correct. (3831 does resolve and make assurances

Members)

that all efforts and documents are in

FURTHER , that the membership roll compliance with any and all program

contains only the names of those requirements.

persons who were determined to

meet the requirements of enrollment

and therefore, enrolled pursuant

to the provisions of the Absentee

Shawnee Constitution and By-laws.

E-AS-13-06 01/16/13

Approves and accepts Steven Duane

Wallace, Cierra Shawnae Wallace,

James Steven Box- Kessler, Michael

Frank Ellis, Jr., Madelynn Rose Tiger,

Hayven Irene Huntington, Shelly

Kristin McMillan, Keaston James

Guthrie Thorpe, Grace Janette

Thorpe, Colby Richard Mills, Hanna

Frances Mills, Lindsey Gayle Mills,

Cheveyo Lachaim Kavi Johnson,

Nizhoni Naim River Johnson, Jenifer

Lyn Zinn, Justin Ray Coleman, Karli

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ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE

DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture

per birthday person, not per birthday wish.

Employee of the Month

December 2012

Frank Young

Frank is a retiree who came to work

to get out of the house. He started at

Title IV as a kitchen helper, delivery

driver for elderly meals, then he came

to work as Security at the Little Axe

clinic. Every time you see Frank

he is strolling along with a smile on

his face greeting everyone. He’s so

helpful and cheerful to everyone, he

brightens everyone’s day when they

see him. More recently, on more than

one occasion Frank has brought his

homemade stew for everyone at the

clinic (which is A LOT) to warm

them up. That is so very thoughtful

and greatly appreciated by all. It

changes attitudes to see someone

who enjoys his job so much with no

complaints. He has also been keeping

track of how this job is benefitting his

health; he’s losing weight and feeling

great. Frank sharing his positive

outlook is inspiring. We thank you

for being such an inspiration and

bringing a smile to people’s faces as

you secure our facility.

Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!

Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Snacks!

Games and activities!

Field Trips!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

And Much More!

OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS

Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport

students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are

responsible for picking students up at 6:00pm.

Duration: Starts September 4th and will run through the school year.

Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm

For more information and sign up please contact Blake

Goodman at (405) 364-7569

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

February 2013 News

As we start back with the second semester of school I am very pleased to inform everyone that

the Horse Shoe Bend After School will have a new home. We will be having our tutoring

classes in a double wide trailer that was delivered on January 2, 3 2013. We are waiting to

have cement poured before setting the trailer in its designated area which will be north of the

community building. When the set up is finished and everything is hooked up then we will

be able to move in, which I am hoping by the end of February of 2013. With this new building we will be able to separate by grades as this will allow students to have less interruption.

A few of our Oklahoma Baptist University Tutors are back and the others will be back when

the regular session of classes begin at OBU which will be January 28. We have a new tutor

Caleb Scott, he will be with us until January 24, Caleb is majoring in the Ministry Field,

and he is from New Castle, Oklahoma. I am very pleased to have him as the students have

enjoyed him at the center. Returning for the second semester is Haley Nickerson, Lauren Wood, of OBU they are now back.

Joining us on the 28 will be Caitlyn Wells, and Johanna Kleinsasser of OBU. We have Stuart Rolette, Randall Watson, and

Captain Smith back; Elaine Brown is back on Tuesday and Thursday. Students were anxious to see their tutors. Since being

back these couple of weeks we have averaged 20 to 24 students daily.

JORDAN COODY

GABRIEL FIFE

Jordan has received the Scholar award

for the second time in his Second Grade

Class at North Rock Creek. Jordan is

excelling in his class and works hard

at the Horse Shoe Bend. He is very talented as now at the center I am working

with him in learning to add and subtract

and multiple fractions. Jordan is the

son of Kyle and Kenna Coody. Jordan

is a member of the Seminole Nation of

Oklahoma.

Gabe received the Regional STEM Standout Award for Academic of Excellence in

Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math, for the Second 9 Weeks of Academic School Year 2012 -13. Gabe received the same award in the First Nine

Weeks. Gabe is in the Fourth Grade

Class at Earlsboro School. He is active

in football and basketball and excels in

all his studies in school. He is the son

of Stephen and Teresa Fife. Gabe is a

member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

January Birthdays:

ALIJAH MASQUAS

JIMMY RUMSEY

DAVID SKINNER

OLIVIA STACY

CALEB SCOTT

Olivia received the Citizenship Award HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

in her Second Grade Class at North

Rock Creek. Olivia is always ready

to start on her homework when at- If you have any questions about the Horse Shoe Bend After

tending the center. She is very active School Program please call me at, 405 481- 0397.

in athletics, she plays basketball

and softball. Olivia is the daughter Thank you,

of Ron and Sherry Stacy. Olivia is a Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

member of the Seminole Nation of Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

Oklahoma.

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currently provides free fitness classes to all tribal

members.

Classes

include:

Kickboxing,

Circuit

Friday

currently provides free fitness classes to all tribal members. Classes include: Kickboxing, Circuit

405-364-7298

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AST Fitness Facility Hours

405-364-7298

Monday through Thursday

6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

2013 Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge

Rules:

1. Participants of the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge are required to have 1 measurement recorded per month (3 per

quarter) in order to be ranked.

2. Participants of the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge are required to have 1 measurement recorded per month (3 per

quarter) to qualify to win.

3. Participants are required to call and schedule 1 wellness evaluation with the Absentee Shawnee Wellness Program (Jimmi

Norris/Margaret Starkey at 405-701-7979) immediately.

*In order to win a prize all participants must complete these requirements.

4. Participants will not be ranked and eligible to win if they lack the required number of measurements needed for reporting

purposes and a wellness evaluation.

5. Female participants (no categories) will compete against each other in the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge.

6. Male participants (no categories) will compete against each other in the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge.

7. All participants with any health condition (ex. high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) must provide a doctor’s clearance for exercise

before participating in the 2013 Fitness Challenge.

8. Any new participants interested in participating in the 2013 AST Fitness Challenge after the beginning of the first quarter

must obtain the necessary requirements to

participate in the fitness challenge. All new

participants must wait to begin the 2nd quarter

of the fitness challenge for a chance to win.

9. Non-employees/non-AST tribal members are

not eligible for the 2013 AST Fitness Challenge.

10. The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge

will run for the duration of two quarterly periods

for 2013. (1st quarter - February 25th-May 24th/

2nd quarter May 27th – August 3rd)

11. The Resource Center in Little Axe and

The Main Building fitness area (basement) in

Shawnee will be the designated measurement

areas for the Absentee Shawnee Fitness

Challenge.

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12. Each participant is responsible for getting



their measurements recorded at the designated

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areas by the AST Fitness staff. 13. All Fitness

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

Challenge participants will be responsible for



finding a convenient time and day out of the 1

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week designated each month (week and time

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will be announce through email) to come to

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the designated area for measurements.

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14. Each participant will require a NEW baseline



measurement for registration into the 2013

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AST Fitness Challenge. (All measurements



from 2012 will be void). 15. The AST Fitness



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Challenge is open to all Absentee Shawnee

employees and Absentee Shawnee Tribal

members, ages 18+.

16. Body composition (Body fat %) shall be

the measured and (based off the Bioelectrical

Impedance Analysis device) used to report

results (Weight, BMI, and waist measurement

shall be available upon request, but will NOT

be included in the data needed to find a winner).

17. The male/female participant showing the

greatest amount of body fat% after each

quarter loss shall be deemed winner(s) of the

AST Fitness Challenge.

“Forced Move to Bring Heartbreak for Indian Families”

“Forced Move to Bring Heartbreak for Indian Families” and also the published photo of Mrs. Little Jim, widow of Shawnee chief.

Published March 25, 1962 in The Daily Oklahoman.

By Peggy O’Rear

(Norman Bureau)

NORMAN - “I don’t believe

any Indian wants to leave his

land,” the widow of Chief Little

Jim of the Shawnees said as she

put away her sewing.

Thirty

Indian

families,

consisting of 200 persons, will

have to move from their farms in

the Little Axe area east of here

before waters that will form Little

River Lake begin to rise.

For these Indians, the move will

bring the heartbreak of leaving

land that has been home for some

for 75 years.

And it means moving 40 graves

to another site.

Communications Group

Mrs. Little Jim, whose

chieftain-husband died in January,

at 91, does not think she will have

to leave the home she shared with

her husband for almost 54 years.

But as the widow of the leader, she

feels regret for those who will have

to move.

The Indians know, however,

that the dam and its lake will be

beneficial to the area. They do

not even desire to protest, she

said. They will accept this as their

people have accepted uprootings

in the past.

The

federal

bureau

reclamation will, of course,

pay all persons whose land will

become the lake floor. For the

Little Jim Indians, this will not be

a substantial amount because so

many persons are heirs to parcels

of land.

In one instance, seven persons

are heirs to 60 acres. These people

will be unable to pay the price of

relocation.

Ted Reynolds, a missionary

working with the Shawnees, has a

plan to help those who must move.

Maude Reynolds Memorial

Mission, Inc. will bid in a public

auction on state school lands

located north of the mission here

in Cleveland County.

The 320 acres will be auctioned

Wednesday by the state land

commission. The school land is

appraised at $35 to $40 an acre.

Other land in the area is selling

for $350 an acre. Thus, the school

land is the Indians’ only hope to

stay close to the area.

Reynolds explained that the

mission will pay for the land if

their bid is successful. The bureau

of Indian affairs holds the land in

trust, so the bureau of reclamation

will pay the other bureau for the

land through an intra-Interior

department arrangement.

If the Indians do succeed in their

bid, a community center is planned

for the land. The women will have

facilities for canning food stuffs,

quilting and sewing; the young

people will have a place to learn

vocational skills and crafts.

“Since the community will be

changed so much, we think it would

be good to have a post office there.”

Reynolds said. He has talked to

officials at the U.S. department

of public health concerning a

sanitation

program and

facilities for

water.

Restrictions

on the present

land will be

applied to any

land

where

the

Indians

move. These

Ted Reynolds

restrictions

result from 172 years of treaties

between the Indians and the

government.

“We hope that since the school

land is to be sold at a public auction

we will not have to compete

against those who would use it for

commercial purposes.” Reynolds

commented. “The mission is a

nonprofit organization and we are

not interested in making a cent.”

Should it be successful in its bid,

the mission hopes to secure nearby

land for carrying on an extensive

agriculture program. Berries,

grapes, sweet potatoes, corn and

pumpkins can grow very well in

the soil around Little Axe.

“We want to help retain the

Indians’ love of the land in an

active and beneficial manner,” the

missionary said.

In explaining the reason leaving

their land is so difficult, Reynolds

said that the Indians are devoted

to their families. Their tie to the

land is a tie to their heritage. He

emphasized that the Indians will

not complain. “They are deeply

religious people,” he said.

The mission was established by

Reynolds in June, 1952. Since last

fall it has been St. Paul’s Church,

an Episcopal preaching station

with Reynolds as lay vicar.

Barbara Lee Johnson Wilkerson

Barbara Lee Johnson Wilkerson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at her home in Norman. She was

born May 14, 1939, in El Reno to Henry Lee and Zelma (Deere) Johnson. She is survived by her two children, Susan

and Lawrence, and six grandchildren, Amy, Katie, Timothy, Samuel, Sarah, and Matthew.

To all of the people that came to our mother’s home, we are very grateful for the showing of LOVE!!! We appreciate and

love all of you that helped us in this time of mourning. Our very special thanks go to George Blanchard, Anthony and

DK Johnson for guiding us through this very difficult time. And to all of those that couldn’t make it here, we know

that you really wanted to be here and show your love and help. Thank you from the family of Barbara Wilkerson.

FY-2012

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 12/31/12)

RUN DATE:

Run Date

01/24/13

(thru 12/31/12)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$1,303.68

$109,331.00

$1,771.92

$1,033.85

$11,657.32

$9,662.76

$5,764.96

$105,500.00

$6,921.68

$19,231.62

$14,984.82

$11,107.79

$9,556.88

$84,000.00

$19,027.03

$16,244.27

$14,227.79

$9,231.53

$20,267.74

$252,000.00

$13,411.67

$10,116.92

$11,321.19

$10,458.50

$251.60

$42,000.00

$23,358.23

$16,892.79

$10,285.99

$11,811.42

$12,976.77

$344,000.00

$14,230.92

$12,022.41

$16,024.99

$11,105.72

$9,892.03

$5,332.45

$2,490.53

$286,000.00 $305,920.00 $103,039.00

$6,059.30 $27,296.76

$768.55

$14,040.81 $62,362.17

$9,978.83

$14,599.58 $15,575.38 $11,181.56

$10,122.29 $11,309.29 $11,057.17

TOTAL TAXES

$134,760.53

$163,510.87 $152,287.50

$317,576.02 $104,600.03

$410,360.81

$340,714.01 $427,796.05 $138,515.64

Miscellaneous

$1,290.00

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

$136,050.53

$330.00

$160.00

$163,840.87 $152,447.50

$50.00

$80.00

$136.84

$317,626.02 $104,680.03

$410,497.65

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

$7,403.05

$120,000.00

$6,126.61

$19,577.31

$13,982.75

$9,531.14

$7,677.80

$262,409.00

$4,241.54

$12,632.12

$14,976.83

$11,372.03

$5,300.14

$60,000.00

$4,335.18

$8,609.82

$9,460.95

$455.00

$88,217.63

$2,074,199.00

$127,549.39

$202,742.92

$158,279.16

$117,224.64

$176,620.86

$313,309.32

$88,161.09

$2,768,212.74

$80.00

$190.00

$115.00

$455.00

$3,086.84

0.11%

$340,734.01 $427,976.05 $138,595.64

$176,810.86

$313,424.32

$88,616.09

$2,771,299.58

100%

JULY

$20.00

AUGUST

$180.00

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

3.18%

74.85%

4.60%

7.32%

5.71%

4.23%

AllNations Bank

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

www.anbok.com

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Hello from your AllNations Bank family. Your Shawnee bank branch will have been open two

years come March 1, 2013. We now have 253 deposit accounts with balances totaling

$2,162,498 and 138 loans totaling $2,988,992.

HUMAN RESOURCE

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

HEALTH POSITIONS:

Our bank continues to offer a full line of deposit and loan products to serve you

follows:

r needs as

Simply Free Checking

Debit Card

Free Online Banking

Free Bill Pay

Senior Account (Over 50)

Debit Card

Free Online Banking

Free Bill Pay

Free 3 X 5 Safe Deposit

One Free Check Order Per year

Commercial Checking



Staff Physician-Shawnee Clinic



Accounting Technician



Patient Registration Clerk



Security Guard



Dental Hygienist

GAMING COMMISSION

BUILDING BLOCKS

Executive Director

Floater Position



Surveillance Operator



Internal Auditor



Supreme Court Tribal Judge

Health Authority Board Member



Project Coordinator

Commissioner for TERO

Court

Boards and Commissions

Free Small Business Checking

Savings Accounts

HUMAN RESOURCE

Certificate of Deposits

405.275.4030

Consumer, Small Business & Commercial Loans

Come talk to one of our representatives to discuss your banking needs.

Lisa Brownell- ext.131

Elizabeth Clark- ext. 170

Rachael Lankford- ext.111

For a full listing of the job posting and

qualifications visit

www.astribe.com/employment.

Best regards,

AST COUNTRY

You’re AllNations Bank Family - Gene, Eugene, & Amber

KITCHEN

Tribal Courts Assistance Program

HEADLINE: Tribal Court receives $276,822

BYLINE: Grants Administrator/Writer

The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the AST Court a grant

beginning October 1, 2012 for three years. The goal of the project is

to enhance the Tribal Court System to assure the safety of victims of

crime and court personnel by designing a sound judicial infrastructure.

The funds will be used to hire a Project Coordinator; Training court

personnel and other tribal departments in the needs of the judicial

system; create a Strategic Planning Advisory Board to survey the needs

of the community; install equipment and software to computerize

all court records, dating back from 1985, for easy access and assure

confidentiality of those records; Install an enhanced security system in

the court house; and, updating the tribal code of laws, in preparation for

compliance with the Tribal Law and Order Act.

Mrs. Sacha Almanza, Injury Prevention Program Coordinator from

the Public Health Nursing Department of the LI-SI-WI-NWI Health

Clinic in Little Axe has accepted the Project Coordinator position and

will move to her new location at the AST Court House on the tribal

complex in Shawnee, beginning January 22nd. Sacha has a Bachelor’s

degree in Native American Social Interaction and currently working

on attaining her Master’s in Business Management from Western

Governor’s University. Mrs. Almanza has employment experience in

grant writing, budgeting, and meeting grant objectives. She’s married

with four children. She is also a member of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe.

Sunday - 7am to 7pm

Monday - 7am to 3pm

Tuesday - 7am to 3pm

Wednesday - 7am to 8pm

Thursday - 7am to 8pm

Friday - 7am to 9pm

Saturday - 7am to 9pm

Early Bird Breakfast

$4.99

2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash

Browns

Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee

(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon

per customer.With coupon.

No substitutions

Check out our

daily homemade

lunch specials!

Something

different

every day!

Open 7 Days A Week!

366-7220

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

to AST Smoke Shop)

Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition

In case of rain cancellation, event will be held Friday, May 3 .

Name

Please

You may also fax completed form to:

2 0mail

1 0payment and completed form to:

Lea Caufield

Diabetes Care Center

580.421.4572

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center

1921 Stonecipher Blvd.

Ada, OK 74820

Lea.caufield@chickasaw.net 580.421.4532 x82266

Deadline to enter tournament is Friday, May 7th, 2010 by 6pm.

Monday,9,April

15, 2013

by 5:00

p.m.to: 405-573Mail to: Ron Deadline

McIntosh,to

15702

EastisHighway

Norman,

OK 73026

or Fax

 Check enclosed, payable to Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition for $_______

PAYMENT (Credit Card payments not accepted)

awards luncheon. Donated items have included: gift certificates, electronics, concert/event/game tickets,

athletic items, t-shirts and more.

 I would like to DONATE items for the Door Prize Drawing - Door prize drawings occur at the

Includes: Company signage displayed on 1 hole – Businesses may sponsor more than one hole

 I would like a HOLE Sponsorship - $100

Includes: Company signage displayed on 1 hole/Four player entry fees/1 extra raffle ticket per

player/Recognition at awards luncheon

 I would like BRONZE LEVEL Sponsorship - $350

Includes: Company signage displayed on 2 holes/Four player entry fees/2 extra raffle tickets per

player/Recognition at awards luncheon

 I would like SILVER LEVEL Sponsorship - $700

Includes: Company signage displayed on 3 holes/Eight player entry fees/3 extra raffle tickets per

player/Recognition at awards luncheon

 I would like GOLD LEVEL Sponsorship - $1,000

Includes: Acknowledgement in any press releases/Company signage displayed on 4 holes/Twelve player entry

fees/4 extra raffle tickets per player/Recognition at awards luncheon

 I would like PLATINUM LEVEL Sponsorship - $1,500 or Greater

Shawnee, OK

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Name

Please Print Names

Name

TEAM PLAYERS

Please provide a contact number for at least one team member in case of cancellation.

Phone:

Address:

Email:

8 a.m. Check-In / 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start – 4 man Scramble Format

Contact Name/Company:

Firelake Golf Course, Shawnee, OK

Entry Fee Includes: Green Fee, Golf Cart, Door Prize Drawing, Raffle Ticket and Awards Luncheon

 Team entry $240/team

 Single entry $60/person

Friday, April 19th @ 8:30 a.m.

4 Annual Benefit Golf Scramble

8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

See registration form for payment details

For more information, contact Lea Caufield:

Lea.caufield@chickasaw.net

580-421-4532 x82266

SEE REGISTRATION FORM FOR

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Deadline to register: Monday, April 15, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.

No on-site registration

Come and support the Coalition’s efforts in raising awareness

and advocating for diabetes prevention in Oklahoma.

4 Man Scramble ($240/team or $60/person)

1st, 2nd, 3rd Flight Prizes Awarded

Proximity Contests: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Closest to the Pin

$300 Prize to 1st player to make a hole in one: 2 holes designated

Door Prizes: T-shirts, gift certificates, and maybe even a kitchen sink!

1901 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4471

Firelake Golf Course

(Rain cancellation date – Friday, May 3, 2013)

Friday, April 19, 2013

4th Annual Benefit Golf Scramble

SAVE THE DATE

Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition

Claims Must Be Filed By March 1, 2013

In $3.4 Billion Indian Trust Settlement

What is This About?

The Cobell v. Salazar Settlement is approved. The Settlement resolves a

class action lawsuit that claims that the federal government violated its

duties by mismanaging trust accounts and individual Indian trust lands.

Payments to the Historical Accounting Class are underway. The process

of considering claims for the Trust Administration Class is ongoing.

The final deadline if you need to file a claim form for the Trust Administration Class is March 1, 2013.

Am I Included?

The Trust Administration Class includes:

• Anyone alive on September 30, 2009, who:

° Had an IIM account recorded in currently available electronic data

in federal government systems anytime from approximately 1985

to September 30, 2009, or

° Can demonstrate ownership in trust land or land in restricted

status as of September 30, 2009.

• The estate (or heirs) of any deceased landowner or IIM account

holder whose account was open or whose trust assets had been in

probate according to the federal government’s records as of September

30, 2009.

Do I Need to File a Claim Form?

You must file a claim form if you believe you are a member of the Trust

Administration Class and you have not:

• Received IIM account statements at your current address anytime

between January 1, 1985 and September 30, 2009 and continue to

receive statements; or

• Received a payment as a member of the Historical Accounting

Class. If you did, you will receive a second payment automatically

as a member of the Trust Administration Class; or

• Filed a claim form already using your current address. If you

have, the Claims Administrator will contact you.

You must fill out a claim form and mail it to Indian Trust Settlement, P.O. Box 9577, Dublin, OH 430174877, postmarked by

March 1, 2013 in order to receive a payment.

How Much Money Can I Get?

Members of the Trust Administration Class will likely receive at

least $800 or more. The actual amount will depend on the number of

claims and the costs of administration.

For a claim form or to update your contact information:

Call Toll-Free: 1-800-961-6109 or Visit: www.IndianTrust.com

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Recycling Program

RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT

WE ACCEPT.

ALL WHITE PAPER,

ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK

MAIL, FAX PAPER,

MAGAZINES,

NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.

MATERIAL WE

DO NOT ACCEPT.

TONER, CARBON

PAPER, FOOD

WASTE, AND PLASTIC.

REMEMBER,

WHEN IN DOUBT

THROW IT OUT.

CONTACT

INFORMATION

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF

OKLAHOMA

OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH &

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROGRAMS.

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,

and Recycling”

The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is

proud to announce the

start of a new recycling

program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

recycling center is located in the yellow

metal building adjacent

to the OEH Department. The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe (AST)

Recycling Program Program declares that waste

reduction and recycling

are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal

waste stream will decrease the flow of solid

waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-

edge and information

about recycling markets

and market demand as

well as information obtained from various publications and the internet

to comprise an analysis

of material the recycling

program will address at

the start of the program.

AST Recycling Program

Plan establishes a goal

that, by year’s end 2013,

at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced

by the Tribe will be recycled.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

The AST recycling Program will initially focus

on the following waste

stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,

Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,

Cardboard, Newspaper,

and Aluminum cans. As

the program and market

develops, other recyclables will be sought.

There is a cost associated with recycling,

However, economic,

social, and environmental benefits exceed

these cost.

CTSA Head Start

is accepting applications

for a part-time

Child Care Teacher

at our Shawnee location.

Must be at least 18 years of age,

have a high school diploma or GED,

have a clean driving record,

have a valid driver’s license,

pass OSBI/DHS background checks.

CDA or Early Childhood Degree preferred, experience a plus.

All applications accepted with

preference given to qualified

Native Americans.

Apply today at:

1535 N McKinley

Shawnee, OK 74801

Email your résumé to:

AmberC@CTSAHeadStart.org

CTSA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,

safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following

criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are

in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must

meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

WHITE TURKEY BAND

On January 5, 2013, the White Turkey

Randy Edge

Band Meeting was held at the Title VI

tero director

Building, located on the Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Complex at 10:00 a.m. We would like

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

to thank Linda Day, Emergency Manager

redge@astribe.com

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for coming

out and informing us about the Weather

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859

Siren that was installed at the Horse Shoe

T.E.R.O. Department February Newsletter

Bend Community Building. Linda had some

The Tribal Employment Rights Office also known as TERO is a department that protects

tribal employees’ rights and supports tribal career development. Over the past month, vital information about the

procedure

the TERO department has experienced a steady flow of activity. We have added 12 new

applicants to our database which now brings our total number of applicants to 531. Of of if and when an emergency may happen.

those 12 applicants, 2 are Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. Further, we have also The White Turkey Band and the Johnson

helped 40 applicants who have walked in, called/received 114 phone calls, and referred

3 applications to various departments within the tribe and 4 applications to Thunderbird Community will be working with Linda to

Entertainment Center.

develop a plan of action if and when an

In addition to the above activity, the TERO department has also attended several meetings.

On January 3, a meeting was held between Rance Miller of Sage Construction and the emergency situation may occur.

TERO department concerning the bid packet/ compliance plan. Then later in January,

on the 16th, a meeting was scheduled between Dillon Byrd of Thunderbird Entertainment

Center and the TERO department. During this meeting, discussions of how the TERO

bid packet and compliance plan must be signed and agreed upon before any company

can begin work occurred. The purpose of this plan is to inform and make are contractors

understand that there is a TERO law or ordinance in place for our tribal people to be

included in the beginning of construction and throughout.

A future meeting that TERO will attend on January 23 (which is after this article was

written) is an Invitational Planning Session. At this session a discussion will occur about

the possibility of holding an Indian Education Summit in the future.

Within the next month of February, TERO will also be continuing to take applications

for the future construction project of the new Building Blocks Daycare that will be

located in Little Axe. Please contact our TERO offices to update your application or to

put in an application if you are interested. Also, there will be an opportunity to sign up

for the 10 hour Occupational Safety Health Administration training held at Francis Tuttle

Technology Center, and it will be paid for by TERO. This certification does not expire

and will benefit your employment opportunity as safety is a concern.

The TERO department helps Native Americans with job placement and employment

referrals, and we strongly encourage any tribal member or Native American who may

need employment to come to the Absentee Shawnee TERO department and apply.

To become an applicant, the process is simple. First, you will need to come to the

department to pick-up and fill out an application. We are located in building #1 on

the second floor. Second, you will need to provide the TERO department your CDIB

or a document to prove your tribal Affiliation (YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF A

FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE TO BECOME AN APPLICANT), your social

security card, and your Driver’s License or state ID. Third, you will need to provide the

department with any licenses, credentials, or any other certifications/degrees you have

acquired.

In addition to keeping your application on file, we also provide some other services.

Some of the services we provide to our applicants are job search, referrals, resume

assistance, and interview tips. Further for your convenience, the TERO department also

posts all tribal positions, some local positions, and some positions for the Oklahoma

City, Norman, and Moore areas outside of our offices on bulletin boards and in binders.

Currently, we have close to 100 job openings posted outside of our offices. However,

keep in mind, these job postings are constantly changing and being updated weekly as

positions are filled. So, a job that may be listed below may already have been filled.

However, still stop by and fill out an application, if you haven’t already done so, and look

at the current job openings. If you have any further questions about the TERO program

or just have a request, you can contact our office anytime Monday through Friday from

8 am to 5 pm, and we will be happy to assist you.

Randy Edge (Director) 405-275-4030 ext. 135

Carol Butler (Office Assistant) 405-275-4030 ext. 163

The following is a list of job openings for some off campus positions posted at the TERO

department:

Sales Associate

Automotive Retail Sales Associate

Bank Teller

Clerk

CNA

LPN

Assistant Store Manager

Restaurant Manager

Bus Driver

Delivery Driver

Package Handler

Mixer Driver

Mechanic Helper

Custodian

Assembly Cell Technician

Machine Operator

Automotive Tire/Battery Installer

Welder

Fitter

Utility Director

IT Assistant

HVAC Staff

Laborer

Cook/Cashier

Host/Hostess

Cashier

Screen Printer Assistant

Tribal Youth Coordinator

Finance Manager

Loan Processor

Events at the Horse Shoe Bend

Community Building:

Friday Night February 22, 2013

BINGO

6:30 pm until 9:00 pm

Saturday March 2, 2013

Dedication of the Weather Siren

1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

February 2, 2013 White Turkey Band

Meeting at 10:00 am at the Horse Shoe

Bend Community Building

If you have any questions please call:

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

President 405-481-0397

Twila Parker

Secretary 405-229-8052

Gwen Switch

Treasurer 405-204-9612

Sloat, Meika Ladon

Sloat, Newton D

Smith, Marvin

Smith, Zackery James

Snake, Alvin Matthew

Snake, Kenneth Lee

Snake, Lewis George

Snake, Stewart Lancer

February Birthdays 2013

Alford, Dianne Susan

Alford, Donald Ray

Alford, Laurie Leann

Alford, Makenzie Raychel

Alford, Paul Henry

Almanza, Sacha Blue Renee

Arellano, Jennifer Lynn

Argueta, Oneonta Marie

Armstrong, Dusty Ridge

Asbridge, Sandra Lilrene

Atwara, Honey Nicole

Barnard, Kevin Michael

Battiest, Phyllis Leeann

Belden, Florene

Belden, Lois Little Creek

Bennett, Deeann Onahwag

Berryhill, Valerie Lynn

Bettelyoun, Amber Dawn

Bettelyoun, Anthony Bryce

Bettelyoun, Lea Dawn

Bittle, Joshua Jacob

Blanchard Craig, Carolyn Jean

Blanchard Sr, Leland Dale

Blanchard, Aaron Gabriel

Blanchard, Cache Lewis

Blanchard, Caden Briar

Blanchard, Charles Eugene

Blanchard, Joshua James

Blanchard, Kellice Lee

Blanchard, Rikki Rechele

Blanchard, Sierrah Delyn

Blanchard, Taylor Jordan

Blanchard, Thurman Leon

Blanchard, Velma Mae

Bowles, Melissa Carole

Boyd, Laura Lynn

Bread, Charles Michael

Bread, Dina Adele

Breeding, Kinsley Reece

Brokeshoulder, Tammy Lynn

Brown III, Curtis Jermain

Brown, Cody Wayne

Brown, Lisa Renee

Campbell, Mikayla Jo

Carlson, Scottina Dakota

Carnes, Kylee Aleea Lynn

Carr, Adoree Celeste

Checotah, Eric Wayne

Cloud, Doris ( Elephant )

Coddington, William Michael

Cooper, Dade Luke Allen

Copeland, Val Rochelle

Cottrell, Ryan Thomas

Cozad, Anastasia E-mah-doh

Crider, Eric Russell

Crocker, Dorothea Carolyn

Csoma, Alexander Attila

Daugherty, Kenneth

Daugherty, Mikenna Hope

Daugherty, Serena Mae

Davis, Meghan Paige

De Shazo, Heather Ann

Deardorff, Cynthia Ann

Deer, Kylee Taryn

Deer, Michael Neil

Deere, Adina Ann

DeLodge, Lena Ruby Rhianna

DeLodge, Ruby Leigh

Digilio, Brandin Anthony

Digilio, Bryon Andrew

Edwards, Kenneth Lee

Ellis, Austin Chase

Ellis, Jeremy Michael

Ellis, Jessica Lyn

Ellis, Leroy

Emmons, Brian Ross

Engledowl, Jasey Belle

Fenner, Kayana Isabelle

Ferrell, Ethan Shawn

Fixico, Stephen Anthony

Floyd, Jane Elizabeth

Foreman, Joshua Daniel

Foreman, Richard Eli

Frazier, Devon Leanne

Frazier, Shirley Fern

Geissler, Stephanie Dayle

Gibson Jr., Ronald Lewis

Gibson, Kylakay Virginia

Gibson, Loretta Mae

Gibson, Paige Nycole

Gibson, Paul Brian

Gillihan, Dezirea Kristyne

Gilman, Juanita

Gomez, Wilma Sue

Goodman, Blake Samuel

Granstrom, Gayla Sue

Grass, Wayne

Hall, Matteson Roi

Ham, Jerred Mace

Ham, Rhonda Juliene

Harder, Ruth Ellen

Harjo, Benjamin Ray

Harper, Pauline Aileen S.

Harvey, Hally Marie

Hayes, Donna Kay Elkins

Hayes, Jocelyn Cynthia Lorene

Hernandez, Erica Ann

Herrera, Robert Manuel

Hibdon, Kendra Nicole

Hilderbrand, Amy Beth

Hill, Stephen Allen

Hood III, Warren Weslyon

Hood, Dakota Zane

Hood, Moria Oloizia

Huntington, Bradford Paul

Hurst, Joseph Douglas Skinner

Ibarra, Angel Antonio

Irvin, Nathaniel Konrad

Jimerson Jr., Robert

Jobe, Alexa Lee

Johnson Jr., Foster Calvin

Johnson Jr., Mark Benjamin

Johnson, Cleta Joyce Blanchard

Johnson, Grayling Wade

Johnson, Henry Kirby

Johnson, Jacob Jordan

Johnson, Mark Benjamin

Johnson, Michael Jeremy

Johnson, Pauline Virginia

Johnson, Rahstin Allyn Sabbestiun

Johnson, Sandra Kay

Johnson, Tiffany Sheri

Johnston, Diana Sue Alford

Judkins, Ashley Ann

Kaseca, Beatrice June

Keith, Andy Ronin

Kickapoo, Derek Anthony

Kirby, Gage Robert

Kitchen, Amber Elisabeth

Knight, Natalie Jean

Krackenberger, Sharon Lea

Kupczynski, Joseph Martin

Lalehparvaran, Ali Jordan

Laplant, Scotty Alan

Lasarge, Amos Dewayne

Lavell, Jade Daniel

Leath, Mary Loyse

Lehman, Joenita Leigh

Lena-Tiger, Camille Dawn

Lewis, Elain Kay

Lewis, Pamela Lynn

Limbaugh, Jodi Kathleen

Little Axe Eckles, Debra Lynn

Little Axe Sr., Danny

Little Axe, Ronald Dean

Little Charley Jr., Scott

Little Creek, Larry Dwight

Littlebear, Brooklyn Shay

Littlebear, Grant Edwin

Littlebear, Laura Jan

Littlecreek, Cynthia Marie

Littlehead, Gary Lynn

Longhorn, Avis Elaine

Longhorn, Cynthia A.

Longhorn, Lindsey Marie

Longhorn, Nathan Neil

Longman, Sasha Mae

Lowe, Kara Michelle

Lowe, Taylor Makayla

Lumpmouth, Wynona Lee

Maddux, Jonathan Webster Tiger

Mahardy, Jeffery Andrew

Mann, Colby Lee Richard

Markwardt, Ethan Thomas

Marshall, Denia Kay

Martinez, Erica Inez

Martinez, Jasmine Consuelo

Martinez, Shawnee Danielle

Masquas, Joshiah Lee

May, Gina Lanette

McDowell, Farrell Ramon

McKane, Sidna Rae Lenee

McKinney, Ellen Marie

Medina, Elizabeth Ruth Ann

Medina, Trinity Lynn Tiger

Melton, Jaycie Taylor

Miller, Cari Denise

Miner, Veda Jorene

Minesinger, Joshua Brooker

Minesinger, Seth Wildcat

Mohawk, Cherokee Cheyenne

Molina Jr., Charles B.

Moore, Alexia Saranda

Moore, Thomas Joseph William

Randall

Morton, Joseph Ohland

Mount, Glenda Dawn

Murdock Jr., Steven Alan

Murdock Sr., Steven Alan

Musick, Michael Thomas

Nail, Gregory Thomas

Novick, River Elaine-Monique

Odell, Ronnie Lynn

Owens, Beau Wesley Laine

Owings, Abigail Rose

Panther, Lydia Denise

Panther, Shawn Dell

Panther-Davis, Tammie Rae

Parker, John Wendall Gage

Perkins, Miranda Deann

Perry, Sierra Breanna

Peter, Kalina Nicole

Pine, Jeremiah Andrew

Ponce, Aisaiah Anthony Oscar

Pyrch, Jesse Kellen

Quraishi, Ibraheem Bin Khalil

Raisbeck Jr., David Nathaniel

Raisbeck, Samantha Storm

Raisbeck, Samuel Walter

Ramirez III, Florentino

Ramirez, Mariah Fay-Ann

Ramirez, Matias Noah

Richey, Kodi Rae Jolynn

Ridenour, Sydney Bree

Riley, Hulbutta Kotcha

Robbins, Blake Anthony

Robbins, Taylar Paige

Robison, Ariana Michelle

Rolette, Cheryl Lynn

Rolette, Madison Joy

Rowan, Damian Eugene

Runsabove, Honor Mae

Sams, Christine Lorraine

Sanchez, Kianna Paola

Seber, Peyton Eddie

Serena, Laveda

Shawnee, LaNayah JaN’aee

Sheets, Angela Christy

Simpson, Cody Lee

Skelly, Shanna Lynn

Slate, Patricia Ann

Sloat, Douglas James

Sloat, Meika Ladon

Sloat, Newton D

Smith, Marvin

Smith, Zackery James

Snake, Alvin Matthew

Snake, Kenneth Lee

Snake, Lewis George

Snake, Stewart Lancer

Soap, Sally Clarice

Solomon, Billie Jean Tiger

Spoon, Edward Joe

Spoon, Justin Tyler

Spybuck, Garland Charles

Spybuck, Gavan Wayne

Spybuck, Roberta Ann

Stevenson, Jodean Ann

Stoudemire, Naviah DeAnne

Strain, Gerald Tousley

Stryker, Doyle Chad

Stryker, Laurel Brad

Sullivan, Aizah Vanesse

Sullivan, Marcus Lee

Sutton Jr., Jeremy Ray

Switch, Sabrina Lee

Switch, Sophia Michelle

Tahah, Barton Dale

Talton, Dacia Arie

Talton, Kaydince James

Taryole, Laura Lee

Tascier, Sarah Isabelle

Tello-Faz, Maria delaLuz

Terrell, Xavier Thomas Jackson

Thompson, Asher Bryce

Thorpe IV, George Isaiah

Thorpe Jr., Edwin James

Thorpe Lena, Janice Gail

Thorpe, Edwin James

Tiger, Kevin Richard Dewayne

Tiger, Tammy Cindie Ladawn

Tiger, Tyler Matthew

Tiger-Allen, Shane Clifford

Trussell, Sherry Lynn

Uchida, Denise Louise

Uchida, Kevin Micheal

Valdivia Jr., Enrique

Vaughn, Dylan Thomas

Wade, Justin Lee

Walker, Robert Stanley

Wallace, Christopher James

Warrior, Anthony Louis

Warrior, Pamela Sue

Washington, Olvie Winston

Watkins, Destiney Shae

Watkins, Jayana Laneis

Watson, Adriana Renae

Watson, Brent Grynnel

Watson, Micah Lashaun D.

Watson, Peyton Deshae

Wenner, Martha Ellen

Wheeler, Leah J.

Whims, Madison Mackenzie

White, Christopher Alan

White Thunder, Shelby Lynn

Whited, Emily Anne

Whittaker, Caiden Skye

Whittaker, Joshua Jay W.

Wiley, Prince John Bowen

Wilkinson, Kaelynn Rayann

Williams, Frank Richard

Williams, Kaylee Nicole

Williams, Kevin Bruce

Williams, Paula Sue

Wilson Harjo, Reta Marie

Wilson, Adam Lee

Wilson, Melvin Wayne

Wilson, Zelma Jo

Womack, Che`le Caye

Wood, Judith A.

Wood, Ryan Ashley

Wright, Cynthia Diane

Yamutewa, Chebon Dale

To My Beautiful Nieces

Chele Womack & Stephanie Geissler

I wish you

both a

wonderful

day!

Happy

birthday

baby girls!

I love

you!

Aunt

Rhonda

Happy Birthday &

Happy Valentine’s Day

Velma Blanchard

The World’s Best MOM

We love you very much!!

Marvin & Sherry

Michael

Deer

Have a great day!

Love the Kasecas

Happy Birthday &

Happy Valentines Day

Marv

I Love you

Sherry

Happy Birthday

to our favorite mean Uncle

Marvin Smith

From your nephews

Sebastian & Christian

To My Brother

Leland

Blanchard, Sr

Happy 12 Birthday

Paige Gibson

We From

Love You Sis &

Uncle Marv & Mama Seal

The White

Thunders

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

To our Pawpaw MARV

From Ryder Cash & Baby Landyn

Happy Birthday &

Happy Valentine’s Day

Marv!

I love you!

Sherry

Happy Birthday

Bart

From Marvin & Sherry

Happy Birthday Marvin Smith

From Shawn & Marilyn

Happy Birthday &

Happy Valentines Day

Velma Blanchard

The Worlds Best MOM

We love you very much!

Marvin & Sherry

Happy Birthday

Happy

Birthday to

our

JANICE LENA

Happy 3rd Birthday

From

Josh Foreman

favorite

mean Uncle

Coondog & Hotdog

From Marv & Sherry

Marvin Smith

Happy Birthday

MARV

Happy Birthday to my Pop!

From

your

nephews,

From Brown Sugar Davis

Marvin Smith

Sebastian and Christian

Love Jordan

Happy Birthday

to our Pawpaw Marv

From Ryder Cash and Baby Landyn

Mom/Grandma

Bernice Blanchard

January 19th

Josh Foreman

Happy

Birthday

Janice Lena!!!

From,

Coondog &

Hotdog

Happy Birthday to my Pop!

Marvin Smith

Love, Jordan

Happy Birthday MARV

From Brown Sugar Davis

To my

Marvin & Sherry

Aunt Betty “Sugar” Isaacs

January 4th

From Sis & The White

Thunders

From Marv & Sherry

Happy Birthday Marvin Smith

From Shawn & Marilyn

BART!!

From,

Happy Birthday!

Brent Watson

Feb. 1St

I wish you good health

and happiness!

Love the Kasecas and

Foremans

daughter

Barbara Jo

Spoon

I love you

Sweetie!

Love Mom

To my sister

Rikki

Blanchard

February 17th

From Sis &

The White

Thunders

e Gib s o

You’ve grown into such a

wonderful young man and

I’m so proud to be your

mom.

Happy 26th Birthday!

I love you!!

LOVE MOM

Hope you have a very

happy birthday and I wish

you the best. I love you

nephew!

Love Aunt BJ

Happy birthday

to our big brother!

We love you so very much

& thank you for all you do

for us!!

Love your little sister

Jiliyan and baby brother

Joplin

Happy Birthday to my

grandson

Justin Tyler Spoon

on your big 26th!

Love Granny

To Our Daughter

WE LOVE YOU!

Uncle Marv & Mama Seal

To my big sister,

Barbara.

I love the

time we spend

together. It’s

always a blast!!!!

Love your sister,

Sherrie

Happy

21st

Birthday

Shelby

Lynn White

Thunder

February 3rd

With Love,

From Mom, Dad, Sheldon & Shelsie

Jalyn Williams and Darian Shields

Candidates for Basketball Homecoming

Queen 2013

Tribal members, Jalyn Williams and Darian Shields

both Seniors at Tecumseh High School were candidates

for Basketball Homecoming Queen 2013. Jalyn is the

daughter of Tisha Morgan and Darian is the daughter

of Darren Shields. Both girls are the granddaughters of

tribal member, Jenifer Sloan of Tecumseh.

AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs; Caregiver

Program & Injury Prevention Program Host Elders in Two

Educational Events

AST Public Health grant programs hosted an elder outreach event Friday, November 30 at the AST Little Axe Resource Center. The “Brown Bag Special” elder event focused on medication safety and management, as well as the risk of elder fall injuries that can

contributed to taking medications. A “brown bag” lunch was provided to participants during the speaker presentations. AST Health’s Director of Pharmacy, Nancy Phelps spoke on

medication management and safety. Elders had the opportunity for an extended question

and answer session regarding medications, use of AST pharmacy services and obtaining refills. The Caregiver program provided each participant with a personal wallet record to log

their medication, allergies, doctor and pharmacy information to have available when they

seek medical care. Each participant was given weekly medication planner boxes that Public

Health Nursing provided instructions on and demonstrated use. Additional presentations

on available program services and contact information were given by Behavioral Health Director, Dara Thorpe and Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Sacha Almanza. Elder

games and physical fitness activities, such as Tai Chi which promotes balance and mobility,

were provided by the Resource Centers physical fitness staff.

The last AST Public Health grant programs elder event was held Thursday, December 20th

at the Little Axe Resource Center. This “Winter Wellness Land” event included door

prizes, fitness games and highlighted fire safety as weather conditions turn cold. AST physical fitness staff provided games and chair and strength band exercise demonstration to participating elders. Special guests included recently retired Shawnee Fire Department Captain

of 24 years, Billy Mitchell , AST OEH Director Kenny Jones, and OEH Project Coordinator

Dennis Burks. Mr. Mitchell’s presentation included a fire extinguishing safety education

video and a offered a question and answer session concluding the presentation. AST tribal

members are eligible for free Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors, including installation,

through a program offered by the AST OEH staff. Many participants signed up for these

OEH Services.

For more information on

AST OEH Services contact 405.214.4235

AST Public Health Nursing Programs

Important Ways To Improve Your Health

For The New Year!

If you have not set a New Year’s Resolution yet, we have a top ten list of suggestions

for you. They are small steps that each of us can take to improve our health.

1) Schedule an appointment for a check up with a doctor. The important thing is that

you take the best possible care of you. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal health centers at

Little Axe and Shawnee have health care providers to help you do just that. We have

added a full time Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner for female health of all ages.

Many Primary care providers staff the two clinics. Primary care means they are able to

diagnose and treat a large range of health issues. Pediatric services are also provided

at both the AST Health locations. 2) Get your eyes checked. Dr Lee is full time at

the Little Axe Health Center. It is important to get your vision checked regularly. If

you have glasses or contacts, it is important to have your vision checked to guarantee

that your lenses are right. 3) Make a Dental appointment. It is important to have your

teeth cleaned and checked for decay twice a year. Brushing your teeth twice a day and

flossing daily can help to insure that your visit to the dentist will be short and painless.

This service is available at the Little Axe Health Center. 4) Exercise regularly. This

can be a walk of ten minutes twice a day or one long walk. The Resource Center

has a fitness center with certified trainers. It is free to CDIB holders, their families,

employees of the AST and their spouses. They are open 5 days a week from 6:00am to

9:00 pm, except Fridays when they close at 5:00pm. There are scheduled classes for

Aerobics, Circuit training Tai Chi, Boot Camp, Kick Boxing and Chair exercise for

those who need accommodation in their exercise program. 5) Cut back on Caffeine.

Caffeine can have several different ill effects on our bodies. It can raise your blood

pressure, cause irregular heart rate, insomnia and anxiety. If tea is your form of

caffeine, it can rob you of your iron stores, causing anemia. If you drink sweet tea

the sugar is a large amount of extra calories and is hard on your teeth. 6) Decrease the

amount of carbonated drinks each day. Yes, this can fall under the caffeine category,

but not always. Even decaffeinated soda pop has some form of sweetener. It is widely

known that the sugar in soda is not good for us, but even the artificial sweeteners can

have ill effects. 7) Add a fruit or vegetable to every meal. Most of us do not get enough

vitamins and fiber from our diet. Adding a fruit or vegetable each meal will help with

this. This can help with blood sugar stabilization, aids in lowering cholesterol, assists

in having regular bowel habits. 8) Take one serving of bread out of each day’s meals.

If you eat one less slice of bread each day, in a year that can mean a ten pound weight

loss. That is if we don’t add something else in its place. Most of us have more than

the recommended serving of grains each day. Six servings are recommended by the

USDA. This includes pasta, cereal, bread, rice. A serving of sliced bread is one slice. A

serving of cooked pasta or rice should be a half cup. 9) Become aware of your Calcium

intake. Daily recommendations range for 1000 to 1500mg of Calcium a day. Calcium

is very important to your body. Not only does it make strong bones and teeth, but many

other benefits as well. Calcium can help with maintaining a normal blood pressure. It

is known to prevent leg cramps. Calcium has been shown to lower the risk of Breast

Cancer. Getting enough Calcium can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

Getting enough calcium can ease the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Calcium protects against colon cancer. For those of you who are lactose intolerant,

there are many good options on the market. Soy Milk and Almond milk are both very

good sources of Calcium. If you take Calcium as a supplement in pill form, take only

about 500mg at a time. If you take more than that at one time, you body waists the

extra. Getting Vitamin D with you Calcium may improve the effects of the Calcium.

10) Relax, rest and sleep. Sleep is very important part of health. Each person should get

at least seven hours each night. Harvard University recent reported six health benefits

of sleep. a) Learning and memory: Sleep helps the brain commit new information to

memory through a process called memory consolidation. In studies, people who’d

slept after learning a task did better on tests later. b) Metabolism and weight: Chronic

sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and

store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite. c)

Safety: Sleep debt contributes to a greater tendency to fall asleep during the daytime.

These lapses may cause falls and mistakes such as medical errors, air traffic mishaps,

and road accidents. d) Mood: Sleep loss may result in irritability, impatience, inability

to concentrate, and moodiness. Too little sleep can also leave you too tired to do the

things you like to do. e) Cardiovascular health: Serious sleep disorders have been

linked to hypertension, increased stress hormone levels, and irregular heartbeat. f)

Disease: Sleep deprivation alters immune function, including the activity of the body’s

killer cells. Keeping up with sleep may also help fight cancer.

Aside from sleep slowing life down so that we are not running from one activity to the

next also is important. Having a schedule that does not allow time for rest exaggerates

the stress in our lives.

Set your goal for improved health and ask your health provider about these 10 points

when you see them next. Have a great 2013!

2% milk served daily

February 2013

Menu subject to change

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED ON FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

Salad Bar Day is served at the congregate meal sites only

Chicken Strips

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Greenbeans

Mandarin Oranges

Ham

Baked Sweet Pot.

Broccoli

Bread

Salad Bar*

Hot Dog

Kraut

Chips

AST Complex

Closed

President’s Day

Grilled Chez

Chicken Noodle

Soup

Fruit

Stew

Crackers

Cobbler

Chef Salad

w/ Chicken

Crackers

Cottage Cheese

Peaches

Meatloaf

Turnip Greens

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Bread

Fruit

Beef Stroganoff

Veggies

Roll

Tossed Salad*

Northern Beans

Cornbread

Steak fries

Pineapples

Fish

Coleslaw

Hushpuppies

Jell-O

Chicken Breast

Wild Rice

Veggies

Bread

Fruit

Croissant

Ham

Eggs

Fruit

Soft Taco

Lett, Tom, Onion

Spanish Rice

Refried Beans

SATURDAY

Lasagna

Tossed Salad*

Garlic Toast

Cake

BBQ Sandwich

Pickles

Onions

Baked Beans

Tulsa Indian Art

Festival

Homebound will be

provided a lunch on

the 7

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Fruit

Grits

Sausage Patty

Toast

Fruit

Baked Potato

Ham, Chez

Sour Cream

Broc n Chez

Pudding

If you not going to be home, Please call us at

405-275-4030 ext 169 or notify your driver.

February 8, Title VI Members & Staff will be attending the

Tulsa Indian Art Festival. The first 20 to sign-up will be able to go. We will

leave from the Title VI Building in Shawnee at 8 am and leave the festival

around 3pm. Bring some money!!!!!! .

Any questions please call us at 405-275-4030 ext. 169. If you drive and

bring anyone under 55 the cost will be $8.00 and if you bring a non Title

VI Member the cost is $5.00(55 yrs & older). A sack lunch will be available or

you can eat at the festival at your own cost.

February 18, AST Complex will be closed for President’s Day.

No lunch will be served or delivered.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can call us at 405- 275-4030 ext 169.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority Update

As we start off the New Year, it is important that we all think about our

health and well being. Over the past 8 months, the health programs have

gone through a lot of changes, all for the better. We have moved our main

clinic and health departments into the new clinic in Little Axe and we

have hired many new employees. As with any changes, there are bound

to be problems, but nothing that we haven’t been able to handle. We have

new programs or new providers that were added last year, among them

are physical therapy, public health nursing, and pediatricians. These

programs continue to grow and I look forward to continued growth in the

coming year. We also have changed our operating hours at both clinics.

In Shawnee, the new hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and in Little Axe, the

new hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed all federal holidays

and in times of bad weather. In case of bad weather such as snow or ice,

please call the clinic to see if we are open. Often we may close early or

have a limited number of employees. Thank you for your understanding

and patience.

One area that needs to be addressed to all the tribal members and to all

our other patients who utilize the clinics is the use of your insurance

when being seen by our providers. As you may know, the loan payments

on the new clinic comes from the money collected from the insurance

companies that we bill when you are seen. Our collections from the 3rd

Party payer sources, private insurance and Medicaid (SoonerCare), have

gone up significantly over the year before, which was to be expected.

We brought one many more providers. To date, we have made every

one of our monthly payments to the bank on the loan. We have not

missed a month yet and some months we have gone above and beyond

expectations in regards to the billing and collections. This is all in part

to the health programs billing the insurance companies. That is why it

is very important that all our patients that have private insurance or

SoonerCare provide those cards at the time they are being seen in the

clinic. All the money collected from the insurances goes into the account

that pays the loan on the new clinic none of it goes toward salaries or

supplies.

Tribal Members allowing clinic and pharmacy visits to be claimed

on their medical insurance coverage from private insurance or other

coverage is very beneficial to the Tribe’s health systems. Any cost not

paid by your insurance company will be paid by Tribal health system

funds. You will not be asked to pay a deductable or any charges not

covered by your insurance. Using your coverage allows the health

systems to charge your insurance for the service rather than it being paid

in full from the health system funds. This in turns enhances the entire

program and allows more services to Tribal members. So please, if you

have private insurance or on SoonerCare, allow our patient registration

clerks to scan your cards and we can bill for your office visit or your

medication.

We have had two resignations in the Little Axe Clinic. Dr. Pierce has

decided to leave us and his last day will be Feb. 9. He is moving on

to bigger and better things and we wish him all the best. Kim Kahn,

the nurse practitioner in the same day appointment clinic has also left

us. She will be working in Shawnee and I know she will be a great

asset to her new employer. Therefore, we are short on providers for

now in the clinic. Please do not get upset if we are unable to make you

an appointment right away, but the clerks are working to get all patients

scheduled as soon as possible. With that being said, it is very important

that all patients call for an appointment and not just show up at that

clinic expecting to be seen at that time. We do not have a “walk-in”

clinic, all visits must have an appointment. When you call, often the

clerks can get you in either

the same day or first thing the next morning. We are working very hard

to get all our tribal members in to be seen as soon as possible, but with

many people walking into the clinic and asking to be seen right away,

that could potentially take away an appointment that may have been

needed for a tribal member.

If you have a medical question regarding your care or your visit, each

of our providers has a nurse who has been assigned to work with

them. If you have a question, call your nurse. They are your nurse

manager for your healthcare needs. This type of health care model is

called “Improving Patient Care”. According the Indian Health Service,

“American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people face high rates of

illness, disability, and death from chronic and preventable diseases. The

Improving Patient Care (IPC) program supports IHS, Tribal, and Urban

Indian health programs in reducing these health disparities. IPC sites are

improving the quality of, and access to, care through the development

of a system of care called the “Indian health medical home.” IPC sites

are: focusing on patient- and family-centered care; ensuring access to

primary care for all AI/AN people; providing consistent, high-quality

care by health care teams; acting on the guidance of the community and

of Tribal leadership; and making positive, sustainable, and measurable

improvements in care. Each time you have a doctor’s appointment, you

should be seeing the same provider and have the same nurse. This helps

with providing quality care to all our patients. So the next time you are

seen in either of the clinics, ask the nurse for their name. This way you

will know who to contact if you have questions.

We have had a few complaints about the phone service in the Shawnee

Clinic. Just to let you know that we have been having a lot of problems

with the old telephone system in that building. We are working on the

system and are trying to fix the problems. We continue to have issues

with the phone lines being down and not working. If you call the Shawnee

Clinic and do not get an answer, please call the Little Axe Clinic and we

will attempt to contact them for you. We will take you name and a phone

number and someone from the Shawnee Clinic will contact you. We

hope to have this problem fixed soon and may need to look at replacing

that system completely. We appreciate your understanding and patience

while we work on this problem. You can contact the Little Axe Clinic at

405-447-0300 if you are unable to reach anyone in the Shawnee Clinic.

As always, if you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact

Marla Throckmorton, Shawnee Clinic Administrator at 405878-4702, Clark Gallaher in Little Axe at 405-447-0300, or

Beverly Felton, Executive Director at 405-701-7621. We

will be happy to assist you as much as possible.

Wanted!

Descendants of

 U.S. Military/Militia

 Native Americans

 Civilians

Who fought and/or died at

Wabash Battle 1791; St. Clair's Defeat

Battle of Fort Recovery, 1794

To Be

Welcomed - Recognized - Honored

at the

Re-dedication of the

Fort Recovery Monument

(the largest tomb of unknown soldiers in the United States)

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846

If your ancestor fought and/or died in the great Indian/Army

battles of 1791 or 1794, contact the Fort Recovery State

Museum at: fortrecoverystatemuseum@yahoo.com

419-375-4384!

Foster Parents Needed!!!

Can you open your home and heart for a foster child? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster

parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need

you.

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS,

LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with your

family before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive environments!

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact J.R. Wind - 405-275-4030 ext. 195.

ASTribe

Indian Child Welfare Department

FOSTER CARE

This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New Mexico. And even though this talks about the foster care program and tribal children in foster

care, this article can speak on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care and other tribes are going thru. Finding foster homes is a necessary to not

only protect AST children but to also maintain their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is a small tribe and we should be able to work as ONE

TRIBE to care for the AST children. If you have any questions, contact the ICW department at (405)275-4030.

“Only two foster homes in San Juan County belong to American Indian families, but more than half of the 85 children in foster care now are American

Indian. That means about 40 American Indian youths in the local foster system are living with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families Department,

charged with placing children in alternate homes if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or neglect, is having a hard time finding enough

native families for the number of native children in the system.

The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t work when fewer homes than children are in the

system, which means native children more often than not end up in non-native families. This is contrary to federal policy, which directs the department to make

every effort to place children of American Indian descent in homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native families stepping up to offer a

home for children, there is little the department can do to remedy this situation.

The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department must pursue in descending order every time it places a native child. The

first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a safe environment and who eventually attains a foster care license. The second

option is for a child to be placed in a family from the same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child to be placed with a American Indian family not of the

same tribe. The final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native families that simply have a foster care license.

This is a loss for children and for potential foster families. It’s also a loss when it comes to efforts to revitalize native traditions and teach them to the children.

We encourage all native families with the resources that can allow children a home to contact the Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child

is one of the most rewarding things a family can do.”

In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in the foster care program with a majority of these children placed in nonnative placements. Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were placed in another home that didn’t teach or understand the Absentee Shawnee traditions.

What would happen to their identity, their sense of being a AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a Absentee Shawnee?

The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes. Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter. We have made it a goal to get certify at least 5 homes

to be foster homes for the AST. With obtaining more every year from this point on. It takes ONE TRIBE to care for ONE CHILD. As the great Tecumseh said,

“A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS STRONG.”

For more information about being a foster home, please contact: Indian Child Welfare Department (405)275-4030.

BENEFIT STOMPDANCE FOR BJ JACKSON

February 16, 2013

Glenpool Indian Community Bldg

Nov 6, 2012, BJ suffered a stroke that affected his left side. He is now in need of a

lift for his truck in order for him to be able to load his electric chair on his own.

Many have asked about donating items. Below is a list of things that would help

make this dance a success:

Grocery Baskets

Cakes

Hamburger Meat

Hamburger buns

Onions

Pickles (sliced & whole)

Small bags of chips

Mustard

Bulk Candy

Ketchup

Tomatoes

Napkins

Volunteers for raffles during the dance and clean up afterwards.

All donations will be greatly appreciated. Mostly, we would just love for you to

come and show your support for BJ’s full recovery.

MVTO!

TL Lowe

To arrange pick up of any donations, please contact

Tom Barnett: 918-‐804-‐1050

ASTAST

PHARMACY

NEWS

PHARMACY NEWS

 Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off

or pick up!!

 As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state

issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking

up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication.

 Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.

 Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for

members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to

Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.

 If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your

medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and

provide us with a current cell phone number.

 The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of

pharmacy services to you:

 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a

prescription

 Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other

contact information.

 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up

or needs to be delivered.

 When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice and either the

refill number, which is located above your name on the prescription

label, or the names of your medication.

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by

and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday

We are open through the lunch hour!!

**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED

WITH THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY

AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**

Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or know

someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is the most

common type of diabetes and affects millions of

Native Americans. Many people are unaware that

they have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Native Americans are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:

• Frequent infections

• Blurred vision

• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal

• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet

• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often ask is

“What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you do not

have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting into the habit

of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent complications

caused by diabetes.

The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site

as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily meal

plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.

The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood glucose

after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical western diet

such as:

• calcium

• magnesium

• potassium

• vitamins A, C, and E.

• fiber

Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries, tomatoes,

fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk and yogurt. To

learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit diabetes.org and sign

up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna

McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.

Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

The AST Cultural Preservation Department Would Like To Pass Along The Following

Information Concerning Updates To Our Programs...

Gift Shop

We would like to say “Thank you” to all our customers. With your help, December was our busiest sales month to date. Of course, part

of that reason is the new supplies and inventory we receive weekly.

If you have not been in the store recently, please stop by and I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the available stock. If you have

any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Esther at Ext. 122, or by email at elowden@astribe.com

Library

The Library again wants to announce that we are open for Circulation daily from 10 AM to 5 PM and on Saturday, from 9 AM to 1 PM.

We have a wide variety of resources available for checkout, and many magazines, newspapers and journals available for perusal. We

look forward to serving your informational needs! For more information or a membership application, please call Josh at Ext. 122, or

by email at jshawnee@astribe.com

Cultural Preservation

CP wants to remind you of upcoming dates for those of you interested in learning a new cultural skill, or brushing up on your old ones.

The date to remember is: Saturday, February 16th. On this day, Mrs. Esther Lowden, Gift Shop Manager, will be leading a class on

“Shawl Fringing”. For those interested, please send an email or call our department to reserve your spot. To help curb costs, we ask that

you supply the 2 . to 3 yards of cloth material (gabardine). For information about cultural activities, please call Joseph at Ext. 203, or

by email at joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

Neyiwa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

Cultural Preservation Director/

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

(405) 275-4030 ext. 203

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Department

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

(405) 275-4030

Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-1192

youthaward@astribe.com

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: ___________________________________________________

(LAST)

(FIRST)

(MI)

Enrollment #:

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

(STREET)

Home Phone: (

(CITY)

)

Cell Phone: (

(STATE)

(ZIP)

)

Email:

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Name:

City:

State:

Class Year:

Guidance Counselor:

Phone #:

Sport:

Position:

Coach:

Phone #:

(FIRST)

(LAST)

May include with application:

□ Official High School Transcript

□ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach)

□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)

□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities

□ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length

□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future?

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

(FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS

DISTRIBUTION

(EffectiveFOOD

October

1, 2012)

Sac and Fox Nation

Food Distribution Program

Call Today

To See If You

Qualify!!!

NET MONT

(Eff

net monthly

income size

standard

The net monthly incomeThe

standard

for each household

the sum of the applicable

Supplemental

Nutrition

Assistance

mental Nutrition Assistance Progr

Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and the

applicable SNAP standard deduction.

STROUD OFFICE

(800) 256-3398



SHAWNEE OFFICE

(866) 622-2310

Earned Income Deduction: Households with earned income

are allowed a deduction of 20% of their earned income.

Dependent Care Deduction: Households that qualify for

the dependent care deduction are allowed a deduction of

actual dependent care costs paid monthly to a non-household

member.

Child Support Deduction: Households that incur the cost

of legally required child support to or for a non-household

member are allowed a deduction for the amount of monthly

child support paid.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance & Part D

If at least one member of your

Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums: Households that

incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical insurance and/or

household is Native American, you

Part D prescription drug coverage premiums are allowed a

deduction for the monthly cost of the premiums.

reside within our service area, and you

FDPIR Resource Standards:

meet our income guidelines…

$3250--Households with at least one elderly or disabled

member

You May Qualify, Call Today!!!

$2000--Households without any elderly or disabled members

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

48 Contiguous United Sta

Household

Size

(FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS

(Effective October 1, 2012)

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating

on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call

toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through

the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and the applicable

SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United States:

Household

Size

FDPIR Net Monthly

Income Standard

$1080

$1410

$1740

$2081

$2438

$2795

$3125

$3455

Each additional member

+ $330

Earned Income Deduction: Households with earned income are allowed a deduction of

Each additional mem

Earned Income Deduction: Hous

20% of their earned income.

Dependent Care Deduction: Hou

allowed a deduction of actual depe

COOPER FORD

Child JOE

Support

Deduction: House

SHAWNEE

to or for a non-household member

support paid.

Medicare Part B Medical Insura

Households that incur the cost of M

tion drug coverage premiums are a

FDPIR Resource Standards:

$3250—Households with at least o

$2000—Households without any e

Call Ken Edwards today for your

Next auto purchase

(405) 410-6603

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Competition Reception Sponsored By:

Master of Ceremonies:

Chance Rush

Staci

Ahhaitty

Vocalist:

Singer

Musician

Entertainer

Kell Miller

Special Guests:

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic

www.missindianokc.org

Public Invited

3801 SE 29 St.

Del City, OK

Free Admission

2012 Little Miss Indian OKC

Destiny

Christian

Center

Entertainment: Comedian

Chad Tahchawwickah

 Men’s Golden Age 55+ | By OK Native Art | $175 - $125 - $100

 Men’s Fancy | By Red Earth Inc. & Shirley Wapskineh | $300 - $200 - $100

 Men’s Straight | By Robert Deere, Cheryl Anquoe & Ruth Bondoni | $300-$200-$100

 Women’s Golden Age 55+| $100-$75-$50 | By Madonna Myers

 Women’s Cloth | $200-$100-$75 | In Honor of Lindsey Harjo, 2012 Jr. Miss OKC, by Ruth Bondoni

 5 Civilized Tribes Girls Cloth | Age 6-16 | Birthday Contest For Serena Horinek | $100-$75-$50

By Nancy Mendoza & Family [Must wear traditional Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw or Seminole Regalia]

 Choctaw Traditional Women’s Dress | Age 7+| $100-$75-$50 | In Honor of Madeleine Freeman

2012-2013 O.C.T.A. Princess | Sponsored by OK Choctaw Tribal Alliance

 Women’s Fancy Shawl & Jingle Combined | In Honor of the late Frances Gunn, by Lenny & Dana Medina | $100-$75-$50

 Teen Boys Traditional | In Honor of Jason Bender, by Akiane Bates Family| $150-$100-$75

 Boys Straight | Age 7-17| Sponsored by Changing Winds Cultural Society | $100-$75-$50

 Boys Fancy | Age 7-17| Sponsored by Changing Winds Cultural Society | $100-$75-$50

 Girls Fancy Shawl | Age 7-17 | $100-$75-$50 | Sponsored by Lisa & Phillip Billy

In Honor of Anoli Billy, 2012 Little Miss OKC

 Girls Jingle| Age 7-17 | $100-$75-$50 | Sponsored by Neil Colbert, Jan Oxford & Corene Scott

 Girls Cloth & Buckskin Combined | Age 7-17 | Sponsored By The Brooke Kihega Family &

Absentee Shawnee Tribe 2012 Miss Indian OKC

 Tiny Tots 6 & Under In Honor of Rachel Scott | 2011 Little Miss Indian OKC

| M.C. - Mark Wilson | Head Lady Dancers - 2012 Outgoing Miss Indian OKC Princesses |

| Head Man Dancer - Jason Bender | Host Gourd Clan - Comanche Little Ponies |

| Head Singer - Neka Logan | Northern Drum - Blackbird Singers | AD - Randy Frazier

Head Staff:

Gourd Dancing 1:00 PM | Supper 5:00 PM | Gourd Dancing 6:00 PM | Grand Entry 7:00 PM

For all other information contact – Shirley Wapskineh 405-632-5227 or swapskineh@sbcglobal.net

Vendors please contact – Neil Colbert 405-664-5202

CRAFT VENDORS WELCOME *BUT PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD SALES

1700 W. Independence, Shawnee, OK

Saturday March 16, 2013 - Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center

Chickasaw/Choctaw

Anoli Billy

---------------------

Seminole

Lindsey Harjo

2012 Jr. Miss Indian OKC

--------------------

Otoe-Missouria

6:30 PM

2013

March 22rd

Friday

Special Awards Presentation for the 2013 Oklahoma Native American Man and Woman of the Year

Chickasaw

Anoli Billy

Little Miss Indian

OKC

Seminole

Lindsey Harjo

Jr. Miss Indian

OKC

Otoe-Missouria

Brooke Kihega

Miss Indian OKC

2012 Royalty

Brooke Kihega

2012 Miss Indian OKC

Sponsored by the Families of the 2012 Miss Indian OKC Princesses

Co-Sponsor Changing Winds Cultural Society

Elder Fall Prevention from the Injury Prevention Program

During the winter months, there could be several things that can cause an elder to fall; icy ground, tripping on things such as blankets or couch throws, or

simply failing to wear shoes with rubber soles. Other causes include medication mismanagement, dizzy spells, vision, diabetes mismanagement, poor circulation, or tripping on uneven/ unsteady surfaces. Something as simples as carrying too many things in hand can be a hazard to an elder. Some of the more

severe falls can result in serious traumatic brain injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause for traumatic brain injuries

over car accidents. Furthermore, the CDC states that hospitalizations and death related to a traumatic brain injuries rank highest for elders 75 and older.

There are some things you can do for yourself as well as any one taking care of an elder; encouraging exercise, making the home safer, having your medications reviewed, and an annual vision test.

Ways to make the home safer:



Remove clutter from the floor; walk ways & stairs which may cause a trip

Ensure you have proper lighting in hallways, near steps, ect.

Remove rugs that don’t have a non-slip bottom, or use double sided duct tape to hold the rug down

Place items you use more often within reaching distance and avoiding using a step stool

Install grab bars next to the toilet and shower for ease to get up or out

Place non- slip rubber mats in the bath tub and a mat with a rubber bottom on the floor at the base of the tub

Always wear proper shoes with rubber soles. Avoid wearing slippers and house socks alone

Train your family pets not to jump on people when they are excited

Home exercises; chair exercises and Tai Chi DVDs' which are available through AST Injury Prevention

If in the event that an elder does have a fall, protecting their head should be one of the most important things. Furthermore, if you fall it’s best to keep the a

telephone close to the ground so you can reach it and something to keep yourself comfortable if you aren’t able to get up. If you are able to get up, ease

yourself up on your elbows and then your hands and knees. Make sure you have a firm hold on something steady and face it (ex: chair or couch), then gently

turn yourself and sit down.

A senior modified version of Tai Chi has been proven effective in preventing falls among elders 65 and older. It helps maintain muscle strength, improve mobility, and circulation among other benefits for elders with a variety of health issues. If you would like hands on instruction for Tai Chi, please contact Rosie

TallBear at the AST Resource Center in Little Axe at 405.364.7298. Tai Chi classes are available Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30am.

Listed below are examples of ways to prevent falls:

Rubber bath tub mat

Non-slip floor mats

Proper non-slip shoes

Tai Chi is a proven method for preventing elder

falls

Grab bar

FOR SALE

2011 Dodge Journey

like new condition

24,500 miles

$17,500.00 OBO

Call Joe Crossley at 405-275-3078

Gene Parker at 405-613-1139

Proper Hall way lighting

Miss, Jr. Miss & Little Miss Indian

Oklahoma City Competition & Performance

Friday March 22, 2013

DESTINY CHRISTIAN CENTER, 3801 SE 29th St. , Del City, OK

Free & Open To The Public

SPONSORED BY: The Changing Winds Cultural Society & Destiny Christian Center

Miss Indian OKC—Brooke Kihega

Jr. Miss Indian OKC—Lindsey Harjo

Little Miss Indian OKC—Anoli Billy

Winners Will Use:

Winners Will Keep:

Silver Crown

Beaded Crown

Silver Earrings

Silver Hair Clips

Silver Banner Clip

Cedar Box

White Title Banner

Blue Title Banner

Monogrammed Shawl

Monogrammed Jacket

Winners Trophies

*All Contestants Will Receive a Trophy

Miss 16-21 Years Old

*Items below must be submitted with

Competition Application:

Jr. Miss 11-15 Years Old

*Items below must be submitted with

Competition Application:

Little Miss 6-10 Years Old

*Items below must be submitted with

Competition Application:

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Proof of Indian Descent

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Proof of Indian Descent

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Proof of Indian Descent

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High School Diploma or Letter of

Recommendation from Teacher

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High School Diploma or Letter of

Recommendation from Teacher

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Letter of Recommendation from

Teacher

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5X7 Photo in Tribal Regalia

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5X7 Photo in Tribal Regalia

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5X7 Photo in Tribal Regalia

*Competition Requirements:

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Interview with Judges

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Interview with Judges

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Tribal Greeting With Translation

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Describe & Model Tribal Dress



Perform Traditional Talent

*Competition Requirements:



Introduction to Judges

Tribal Greeting With Translation

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Short Tribal Greeting With Translation

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Describe & Model Tribal Dress

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Describe & Model Tribal Dress

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Perform Traditional Talent

C.W.C.S. Director: Shirley Wapskineh—632.5227

Pat Nimsey—943.3953

Neil Colbert—664.5202

Pat & Renda Walters -2 48.0839

Carol Jarrett—525.2041

Yonavea Hawkins—919.1572

Robert Deere -924.2532

Martha Primeaux—677.4952

Madonna Myers—833.9400

Dana MedinaPerrin Deal—574.9034

Vera Anquoe-Haynes

Jan Oxford—474.7178

Cheryl Anquoe—250.6931

Corene Scott —273.8055

Yolanda White Antelope— 604.9800

SAFETY TIPS FROM...

√ Never leave children alone in or around

cars; not even for a minute.

√ Put something you'll need like your cell

phone, handbag, employee ID or brief

case, etc., on the floor board in the back

seat.

√ Get in the habit of always opening the back

door of your vehicle every time you reach

your destination to make sure no child has

been left behind. This will soon become a

habit. We call this the “Look Before You

Lock” campaign.

√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's

car seat when it’s not occupied. When the

child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed

animal in the front passenger seat. It's a

visual reminder that anytime the stuffed

animal is up front you know the child is in

the back seat in a child safety seat.

√ Make arrangements with your child’s

day care center or babysitter that you will

always call if your child will not be there

on a particular day as scheduled.

√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even

in the garage or driveway and always set

your parking brake.

√ Keys and/or remote openers should never

be left within reach of children.

√ Make sure all child passengers have left

the vehicle after it is parked.

√ When a child is missing, check vehicles

and car trunks immediately.

√ If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get

involved. If they are hot or seem sick,

get them out as quickly as possible. Call

911 or your local emergency number

immediately.

√ Be especially careful about keeping

children safe in and around cars during

busy times, schedule changes and periods

of crisis or holidays.

√ Use drive-thru services when available.

(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry

cleaners, etc.)

√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for

gas at the pump.

For additional information about ways to

keep children safe in and around vehicles,

visit our website at www.KidsAndCars.org.

Recipe

Strawberries Stuffed with

Cheesecake

Mark Your Calendar

Ingredients:

Upcoming Events...

1 -Pint of Strawberries

1 -container of sugar free whipped cream

Education Opportunities



1 -8 oz package of 1/3 fat cream cheese (softened)

Learning to Control your Diabetes

Join us for a 6 week program that teaches you the

basics of Diabetes, giving you the tools you need to

help manage this disease.

1 1/2 tsp - vanilla extract

Locations:

1 -package of sugar free cheesecake pudding

Little Axe Health Center

Shawnee Health Clinic

1 -gallon zip lock bag

Space is limited ….call now and enroll!!

Directions:

Fold together whipped cream and pudding until well blended.

Add cream cheese and vanilla extract and mix well.

Place into freezer bag and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Wash strawberries, pat dry, turn strawberries with stem side

down. Cut and “X” on the up side. Cut down to the bottom but do not

cut all the way through.

Remove the baggie from refrigerator and cut the corner off the

baggie and squeeze into your strawberries. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

-about 12 servings

For each serving:

Calories 80.4

Fat 2.2 g

Carbohydrates 11.7 g

Fiber 0.7 g

Sodium 230.3 mg

Protein 2.8 g

Diabetes and Wellness Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic

Phone: (405)701-7977 (405)447-0300

Fax: (405)701-7984

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73026

Absentee Shawnee

Housing Authority

107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

Phone: (405) 273-1050

Come in and visit with us about:

v Lease with Option to Purchase

v Rental

v Rental for Over Income

v Budget Counseling

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Notice of Interest: Committee, Board, or Commission

To be considered to serve on a committee, board, or commission, tribal members (18 years of age or

older) should complete the following contact information, attach a cover letter and resume, and

submit to: AST Secretary, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. Or, you may

submit all documents by email to secretary@astribe.com.

Name:

CDIB #:

Address:

City:

State/Zip:

Phone:

Alt Phone:

Email:

Date:

I wish to be considered to serve on the following (check one):

☐

ASEDA (Economic Development)

Cultural Advisory Board

Education Commission

Foster Care Commission

Gaming Commission

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Health Commission

Housing Board

Tax Commission

TEC (Thunderbird Entertainment)

Other:

Notice of Interest form should be updated annually. Number and frequency of vacancies vary by

board/commission due to term limits, number of positions, resignations, etc.

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Fellow Tribal Members:

My name is Teri Reed (Teresa White). I am your current Tribal Secretary and I have been honored to serve you over the past 18 months. It feels like it

was just yesterday that I announced my candidacy for this office, and now it’s time to do it again.

For those of you who do not know much about me, my father was Leroy White who passed in 2002. The matriarch of our family is my mother, Dee

White. My parents instilled a good sense of core values in our family. We were taught to work hard, to be fair to others, and to respect our traditions. I

moved away from the Little Axe area and raised four children who have blessed me with ten wonderful grandchildren. I have a strong extended family

who are supportive and active in their communities and in our tribe’s culture. After a long and successful career (30+ years) in business as an executive

for a large communication company and owning my own Real Estate Brokerage and Investment Branch, I ran for office as your Secretary in 2011. In

the past, I enjoyed playing a little golf, watching sporting events, traveling, and getting involved with any group that had a good cause. A lot of these

activities came to a halt after I became Secretary, but I still enjoy these activities whenever time permits.

As a business consultant, I traveled all over the country in the 1990’s helping with multi-million dollar process improvement projects. I was usually in

charge of leading the teams in addition to serving as the lead statistician for data analysis. I have had extensive training in management development,

team building, leadership skills, and problem solving. After early retirement, I opened my own Independent Real Estate business in the early 2000’s.

After the housing market took a downturn, I decided that the time was right for me to pursue a new direction and a good time to get more involved in our tribal government.

I am a member of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women (OFIW). I have been recognized by the Outstanding

Professional Women’s Organization for my work in business. I am the past President of the Noble Chamber of

Commerce, and the current Vice President of Little Axe Chamber of Commerce. I have completed and passed the Indian Country Financial Oversight Certification Program.

As your Tribal Secretary, I have worked hard to improve the services we provide to tribal members while instituting and supporting new services. I have served with integrity

and have done my best to serve honorably and with passion on issues that are important to you and our tribe. I have the courage to stand up for my beliefs even when it might

be easier to just go along with the majority. When I see unjustness, I work to make it right. I look for ways to save the tribe money and stop unnecessary spending and waste.

If I see weaknesses in our work processes, I work to eliminate them.

Some of my recent accomplishments include:

• As one of the founding members of the Big Jim Youth Award program, I developed the program proto type and lead a team in the implementation of this new program.

• Saved the tribe thousands of dollars in unnecessary fees and charges in telephone usage charges and unauthorized fees.

• Lead a team to make improvements to the website (ongoing).

• I took the lead in remodeling and opening the exercise facility at the complex and organized a remodeling project for the main building in the complex.

• Planned, organized, and executive the rebuilding the Harrah Smoke Shop which is scheduled for a grand opening next month.

• Coordinated the implementation of new gas pumps at our convenience store and increased gas sales by 33%.

• Reviewed and revamped countless employment practices and work processes in our existing stores to save time and money.

• Streamlined the corporation documents, tax IDs, and licenses that we use to run these businesses so that there is a clean line of business ownership, authority, and

accountability.

In some cases, making some of these changes felt like pushing an elephant uphill. It was not easy. For a myriad of reasons, making changes in a government setting is more

laborious than in a regular business setting.

If I am afforded the opportunity to serve another term, I want to focus on continuing to improve and add services to tribal members, supporting assisted living and housing

initiatives, increasing the tribe’s land base, strategic planning, and more economic development opportunities for increasing our revenue base.

I feel a great sense of accomplishment in what I’ve been able to do and I feel that I have much more to offer. If you will stick with me and vote for me on March 16th, I promise

to serve you with integrity and passion. Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully,

Teri Reed – Candidate for Secretary

My name is Beverly Edwina Butler-Wolfe, and I am running for the office of Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.

This is both an honor and a pleasure to be considered for this office.

I was born and raised in Shawnee Oklahoma area and I am proud to be of the White Turkey Band of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, of which I now

serve as the President. My husband Leonard , also a citizen of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and I reside at 2204 Ellis Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma. I

have one son, Josh and one step-daughter Christie, and one grandson, Nickolas, all citizens of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. I have six sisters: Gwen,

Janet, Delores, Fredith, Lana, Vicki , and one deceased sister: Pamela Kay Butler Rolette. Both of my parents are deceased: Roland Butler and Beverly

Jean Longhorn Butler.

My educational efforts began at Dale High School where I and my sisters were known due to our basketball skills. After receiving my high school

diploma I attended Oklahoma Baptist University and later went on to take part in an Adult Working Program that focused on administration and

business at St. Gregory’s University.

I enjoy working with and for the Tribe and I served on several committee’s: National Indian Education Association; Sac and Fox Johnson O’Malley

(JOM) Advisory Committee; Sponsor of the North Rock Creek Indian Club, Domestic Violence Committee; currently holding position on the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Education Committee; Downtown Shawnee Safe Events For Family (SEFF).

My position within the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is the Director of the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program. I helped to implant and develop this program into the AST

Community in the summer 2011 and its enrollment increases each semester. I also coordinated a joint venture with the Sac and Fox Nation who pay part of the costs for this

program. I have High School and College tutors working with me to assist me in ensuring our children of tomorrow have a brighter future through education.

Over the next few months I will speak to you on a number of issues that you need to know about in our Tribal Programs. The big concern is our Health Program. I believe

in bringing issues to light - being transparent and resolving the concern and moving forward. But first we will need to look at and discuss those issues honestly and completely

and then make plans on how to proceed. That’s where I need you as Tribal citizens to assist me in re-shaping our system. It’s time for a change and I hope you will help me

make that move forward! I believe that you will see I am a strong and determined leader who is willing to get questions answered and willing to get the job done in a friendly

and professional way. Thank you!

Hello friends, relatives and fellow tribal members,

It’s election time again and I, Sharon Ponkilla, am seeking your vote as Secretary of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse

employed in Public Health Nursing at the Little Axe Health Center (previously located at the Shawnee Clinic location). In my current position, I

manage the Caregiver (Title VI part C) grant, hold health related elder events at the Shawnee Title VI and Little Axe Resource Center, and perform

skilled nursing visits in tribal members’ homes. I am currently working with my supervisor to establish a wound care clinic within the Public Health

Nursing Department.

I have worked in the health care field for the past 13 years. In working with a diverse group of individuals, often times in challenging situations, I have

developed the ability to work individually and as a team player. Together, my teams and I, have provided quality care and customer service. I feel I

have developed the critical thinking skills and fairness needed to hold the position of Secretary.

If elected to this position, I will use my knowledge, skills and abilities to work with our Executive Committee in order to provide leadership that will

promote and develop our tribe in a positive way. I appreciate the support of my family and friends in this endeavor. I ask you, my fellow tribal members,

for your support and vote in the March election. I am available for comments and suggestions, my door is always open. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

Sharon Ponkilla

sponkilla@yahoo.com

Hello everyone,

My name is Vera (Gibson) Dawsey, and I am running for Tribal Secretary. Here are a few of my qualifications and honors that I have achieved and received in my life. I was

born (literally) born in Little Axe, I can speak my language a little, but I understand fluently. I attended Little Axe Elementary School and for high school, I attended Chilocco

Indian School, Chilocco, Oklahoma, from 1966 to 1968, after which I returned home and attended Noble High School, Noble, Oklahoma, where I graduated in May, 1970. I

attended Rose State College, MWC, Oklahoma, Where I received an Associate’s Degree, in Liberal Studies, I also attended the University of Oklahoma, no degree, I have 175

college hours in various areas of learning. I liked going to school and liked taking a variety of classes, however, most of my classes are in Criminal Justice. I have worked as a

cross-country truck driver, a security officer, deputy sheriff, after 9-11, I was sent to NASA in Florida, to work with Gateway Support which is the Police Department at NASA.

I also worked at a printing company, and as a secretary. Now that I am of the age that I am unable to physically execute the kinds of jobs that I am used to doing, I have elected to

return to school, I am currently attending school online with Stevens-Henager College out of Ogden, Utah, my majors are Business Administration with an emphasis in Human

Resources. I am also currently on the Constitution Revision Committee.

September, 1989, Letter of Appreciation, Veterans Administration for being a volunteer at the VA Hospital.

November, 1993, Letter of Commendation, Absentee Shawnee Tribe for assisting with Self-Governance, Indian Health Service negotiations.

July, 1995, Letter of Appreciation, American Red Cross, for volunteering at the OKC, Bombing.

Fall Semester, 1996, Vice’s Presidents Honor Roll, Rose State College, MWC, Okla.

May, 1997, 2 Outstanding Accomplishment Awards, Criminal Justice Club, Rose State College, MWC, Okla.

March, 2000, Certificate of Training Achievement Award, Center for Professional Studies, Tulsa, Okla.

March, 2001, Service Award, Wackenhut Security.

November, 2001, Certificate of Achievement Award, SGS, USAF, NASA, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

November, 2001, Certificate of Achievement Award, Wackenhut Security, Tulsa, Okla.

1st Quarter, 2012, Deans Honor Roll

3rd Quarter, 2012, Honor Roll

I could be mistaken, but, I have always been under the impression that the reason the tribe has businesses and various programs was to help our tribal members, with housing,

health, education, employment and others matters that pertain to our tribal people. From my the point of view All of the tribal entities are predominately staffed by non-Indian

employees, not non-tribal but non-Indian. If our tribal members are qualified to do the job, the they should be employed by our entities.

The State of Oklahoma and the United States are trying to enact a law for bullying, what has the tribe done, they have allowed bullying in employment, it doesn’t matter what

family you come from or if you are White turkey or Big Jim, we are all Absentee Shawnee, and we should all learn to work together, to make our tribe prosperous and thriving

people. I have problems with the “not” following of the guidelines and policy and procedures in our various departments. There is too much nepotism in the work place, the

“word is that if you are a non-Indian and you know or are,” friends with department heads and various members you can get a job easily. Where did that come from? Did you also

know that when a tribal member or anyone else gets terminated from any other tribal enterprise and they file for unemployment, that the State Employment Service considers

tribal entities a Hostile work, “what’s wrong with this picture”? I am not oblivious to the fact, that there are many tribal members who take advantage of their jobs, by taking

too much time off, and just do not want to perform their jobs, but I feel that it is up to the Human Resources, Education and the Executive Committee to come up with training

or seminars to educate our tribal members, and department heads on the SOP’s , because it seems that tribal employees are leaving their employment with the tribe because of

these various reasons.

It was also my understanding that ASEDA ‘s purpose was to bring new businesses and business ventures for the tribe, why has their budget get cut from $30,000 to $12,000,

because the current Secretary does not agree with what avenues ASEDA is taking. It is not her place to operate as a department for ASEDA. I myself have gotten phone calls

at my home concerning the fraternizing between the manager of the restaurant and a waitress, and the allowing of favoritism at the restaurant. I was also informed of tribal

members being banned from the restaurant because they complained that their food was not completely cooked. I feel that the restaurant and both smoke shops should be ran

by ASEDA, because, after all they are in the business of operating our business entities, and they have more contacts for grants for various projects.

These are just a few of the questions that I have, my concerns are not of a personal nature, I look at a couple of other tribes and see how well they are doing, and I know that we

have the same ability, if we would stop with the jealousy, nepotism, rumors, and greed, because if we all work together we can all win. There, I would appreciate your votes in

June.

Thank you, Be Blessed

Vera Dawsey

Persimmon tree - ma-gi-se-me-se

Post Oak tree - wi-pi-ko-me-se

Red Oak tree - ho-fi-wa-se-ko-me-se

Walnut tree - fa-pa-ki-ne-me-se

Willow tree - me-to-wi-ke-fa-ke

Blackjack tree - ma-ka-ta-me-te-qe

Bois-d’arc tree - wa-fa-we-ke

Cedar tree - me-se-qe-fe

Cottonwood tree - na-ki-ka-wi

Elm tree - hi-ne-pe-ya

Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,

“Shawnee Home Life About 1890” ca. 1910

Hickory tree - ko-ga-me-se

ATTORNEY

Alyssa Campbell .................................... 134

Whitney Weingartner ........................... 134

Troy Littleaxe ........................................ 134

Michalah Anderson ............................... 134

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Les Cusher ............................................. 136

Alicia Engler .......................................... 179

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) .......................... 167

REALTY

Rachel Howell (Director) ...................... 125

Johnnie Hagan (Probate)...................... 126

Michael Wood........................................ 127

PROCUREMENT

Becky Prewett (Director) ...................... 160

Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178

Mary Ponkilla ....................................... 123

Colleen Butler (Receptionist) ............... 101

POLICE DEPT ............... 275-3200 / 275-3432

Brad Jackson (Chief)............................... 138

Linda Day .............................................. 140

Ben Henderson ...................................... 182

Scott Wilson ........................................... 174

Anthony Johnson .................................. 141

Trent Norton.......................................... 155

Greg Mendiaz ........................................ 145

MIS ....................................... Helpdesk 400

Rico Coon (Director, helpdesk) ..................... 208

Michael Berry (Website, helpdesk) ............... 183

Josh Gibson(helpdesk) ................................ 209

Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207

MUSIC

Phil Bradley ........................................... 117

Little Axe Resource Center

Bucky LittleCharley ..................... 585-8310

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669

Douglas Megehee .........................................

MAINTENANCE

Cecil Walker .......................................... 196

Reta Harjo ............................................. 128

Steve Colungo ........................................ 176

Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoung, Donna

Simon, Sherri Yetter, John Mann

Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 176

FINANCE

Belinda Collins (Controller) ..................... 162

Jennifer Hernandez (Budget Analyst)....... 213

Genevieve Foster (Asst. Cont.) ................. 161

Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.) ................. 159

Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115

Courtney Green ..................................... 129

Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143

Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144

Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110

David Deer ............................................. 151

Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) .............. 175

PAGING ZONES

ALL PAGE .............................................. 70

Finance page ............................................ 71

Shawnee Clinic

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................... 878-5850

Pharmacy ............

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