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October 2012

Vol. 27 No. 10

The

Absentee Shawnee

News

Tribal Member Carolyn Ann (Snake) Duncan Donates

Historical Documents

Ms. Duncan has donated a signed first edition “Civilization, as told to

Florence Drake by Thomas Wildcat Alford” book dated September, 1936.

She has also donated a newspaper, “The American Weekly Messenger”,

printed on November 20, 1813. The document contains a speech given by

Tecumseh to British Major General Proctor from one of their many meetings.

These documents were received by Gov. Blanchard for the Cultural

Preservation department, which they are entrusted to care for and display

for all tribal members to see. It is donations, such as these, which will help

our present and future tribal members learn about their past. For giving the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe these donations, we owe Ms. Duncan a big Thank

you/O Nee yaw way!

As an historian, it’s really hard for me to control my excitement at the value

and historic nature of these rare artifacts. I am tremendously overjoyed at the

thought of having such precious items within our archives collection. The

AST Library is progressing; we

have big plans for the continued

growth of the program and the

services we provide.

Inside this issue. . .

ATTENTION

70th Semi-Annual

General Council Meeting

October 20th 2012 10:00 a.m.

At L.A. Health Center

Executive Committee Reports. . . . 2-6

YTD Tax Collections. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Elders Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cynthia Longhorn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TERO Dept.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

October Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Little Axe Health Center. . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

Horseshoe Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Painkiller Addiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Title VI News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Domestic Violence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Executive Committee

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

ISSAC GIBSON

LT. GOVERNOR

TERI REED

SECRETARY

Governor’s

Corner

Hello everyone,

Hope all is well with all of your families, as you’ll start preparing

for the winter months.

For those who are waiting for a F E M A trailer, I check everyday

with F E M A to see when those trailers will be available; no definite

date given.

As most of you have noticed; my office is with-out an office aid,

Lyndale has moved to the little axe casino; I wish him well in his new

position. I think he will be an asset to the operation there and also an

asset to our tribe; let’s all wish him well. Lyndale has helped many

tribal members while he worked in this office; and he will continue

to assist as many members as he can fit in his busy schedule. I will

most certainly miss him in this office.

As of this date we do not have anything to report about the

COBELL monies. As soon as that report becomes available; I will

call a special meeting to let everyone know the details.

As always; if you have something you would like to talk to me

about, please come by and visit with me.

Ne yi wa,

George Blanchard

1. Clouds: pi po fe qi ke

7. Morning star: ke se ki li ki wi

2. Cloudy: po fe qi te

8. Mid-night: li we ta pa ke

3. Day: ke sa ke

9. Stars: hi li qi ke

4. Night: ta pa ke

10. Sun: ke si fe wi

5. Full moon: ne pe we sa

11. Rainbow: ho ko ni ki wi

6. Rain: ke mo wi ne

12. Moon: ta pa ke ke si fa wi

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

Lt. Governor’s

Report

I hope everyone is doing

well. As summer ends and fall

approaches the days are getting

cooler and shorter. As a result,

activities have slowed down

somewhat for duties required

outside of the office. Hopefully

we will have a reprieve from

the heat and drought for a few

months before we start dealing

with winter.

A resolution was passed at

the last Regular Executive Committee meeting to hold the 70th

General Council Meeting on the

20th day of October. The meeting will be held at the Little Axe

Health facility. It is time for

the Executive Committee and

Department Heads to put their

reports together to be presented

to you at the General Council. I

hope everyone is able to attend

the meeting. I look forward to

seeing you there.

Maybe it’s a little early to start

reminding people of the National

elections; actually they’re not

that far off. I’ve often heard that

states with large Indian populations can get the Native friendly

delegates in office. If the Native people in Oklahoma would

local, state and national elections, we could get people in office that truly care and would do

something about Indian issues.

If you’re not registered to vote,

please register and participate in

these elections. Find out who

is running for office in areas

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

that affect you, learn about their

views on tribal governments and

vote. The Tribe’s in Oklahoma

provide many, many jobs to Native Americans and non-Natives;

a very large portion of income

generated by tribal governments

is spent in the state. The ratings on “Best Places to Live in

the U.S.” has several Oklahoma

towns listed. We (all tribes) are

making this state a better place to

live. Let’s get Native American’s

or Native American advocates

in office. Political activities are

considered very private; I just

thought it was worth mentioning.

In last month’s article of the

Tribal News Paper we reported

on our federal programs, with

General Council coming up,

hopefully we can provide information on the Tribe’s activities,

both federal and non-federal. I

look forward to seeing you there.

The next issue of the Tribal

News Paper will not be printed

until after General Council. I

hope you have a good month and

look forward to seeing you there.

Respectfully,

Isaac Gibson

Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:

GENERAL COUNCIL

MEETING

The date for the 70th General

Council Meeting is scheduled for

Saturday, October 20th at 10:00

a.m. at the Little Axe Health

3,745 total enrolled tribal members

17 deceased in 2012 through the

end of June 2012

4 enrollment rejections

2 voluntary relinquishment

2 blood quantum corrections

Teri Reed

Secretary

teri@astribe.com

405-275-4030 Ext 104

Elders 55+

17%

TOBACCO COMPACT

Our tobacco compact with the

state of Oklahoma will expire next

year and it is important that our tribe

maintains an advantage in selling

tobacco products to the public.

Currently, our tobacco compact

revenue supplies our Tribe’s

general fund with approximately

$500,000 annually. I will attend a

tribal leader round table discussion

on the tobacco compacts at the

annual conference of the National

Intertribal Tax Alliance (NITA) in

Tulsa later this month. There are

several tribes that have compacts

that will expire in 2013, so I’m

expecting a large turnout at this

conference. It benefits all of us

when other tribes do a good job

in negotiating their compacts, so

I’m excited about participating in

this conference with other tribal

leaders.

CULTURAL PRESERVATION

PROJECT

This month we are featuring a

story written by one of our summer

interns, Devon Frazier, on tribal

member Cynthia Longhorn. The

story is titled “A Proud Shawnee

Advocate” and outlines her long

and varied career as a leader. I hope

you enjoy the article on Cynthia

Longhorn and all of our future

PROFILE OF ELDERS

stories. We still have a few more to

was recently asked to compile

publish in coming months. All of

our stories will be maintained for some numbers of our elder’s

future generations in our Cultural population. I created a profile of

the makeup of this segment of our

Preservation Department.

population and thought there might

be others who would be interested

CASINO UPDATE

Thunderbird-Norman

was in knowing more about our elders.

forced to be closed for a few days The following information and

during the recent wildfires. This set accompanying charts are excerpts

them back a bit because the fires from my report.

Our

Absentee

Shawnee

happened during the busy weekend

hours. September financials are elders (age 55+) are a vibrant

not yet complete, but it appears and important segment of our

revenue will be higher than the tribal population. As family

same period last year. Much of patriarchs, they are looked upon

this revenue increase is due to to provide advice and leadership

cutting excessive spending and to their families, tribe, and to the

communities in which they live.

streamlining the work processes.

The response to the BBQ trailers They are often called upon to

giveaway has been mostly positive provide history on family lines,

and this promotion is drawing to cultural activities and ceremonies,

an end. For October, the casino is and to provide a connection with

giving away two Ford Mustangs, our rich heritage.

of the elder population.

If you have any issues or

concerns that you would like

addressed in the newsletter, please

let me know.

Tribal Members By Goup

Youth under

28%

Adults 19-54

55%

Age Groups in Frequency of 5 Years

Count of Elders

COMMITTEE AND BOARD

APPLICATIONS

Last month I mentioned that we

occasionally have openings on our

standing committees and boards for

new members. We inadvertently

left out the application form from

the newsletter. You will find a

copy of the application form in this

newsletter. You can attach a resume

or a list of your qualifications to the

application and forward it to my

office at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Drive, Shawnee, Ok 74801, or

email to me at teri@astribe.com.

There are 630 elders, which is

one at each our property locations.

We look forward to everyone 16.8% of the 3,745 enrolled tribal

coming out for a chance to win a members. The most typical tribal

elder is described as between the

car on October 27th.

age of 55-59 and living in the

central Oklahoma area. Seventy

ENROLLMENT

The following is a list of our percent of our elder’s live in

enrollment activity from our Oklahoma. Females represent 59%

enrollment department through the

month of August.

200

160

120

Ages

Pie Chart of Tribal Elders

FEMALE

59%

MALE

41%

FEMALE

MALE

Top 5 Oklahoma Counties Where Elders Live

200

Count of Elders

Clinic. Hope you will make plans

to attend if you are in the area.

Information that I present during

the General Council meeting will

be published in next month’s

newsletter for those of you who are

unable to attend. The Elder’s group

has been contracted to provide the

lunch. This is one of the Elder’s

fund raising activities for the year

and I’m sure they will do a great

job of cooking up something you

will love. Be sure to come early to

visit the information booths that

will be set up and sign up for any

give-a-ways.

169

150

100

Pott

Cleveland

Oklahoma

Tulsa

Creek

Oklahoma Counties

Treasurer’s

Report

Hello fellow tribal members,

Fall is here at last! Cooler

weather is back and it is wonderful.

So glad to see three digit

temperatures go away! The 70th

Semi-Annual General Council

Meeting, Saturday, October 20,

2012, Little Axe Health Facility,

Norman, OK, hope you all will be

attending.

My condolences go out to the

families who have lost loved ones.

Your elected officials are

continuing progressing in the

areas of economic development,

educating our tribal members, and

services for the tribal members.

Below is the list of activities

for the month: AS Health Board

Authority and LSWN Board

Meeting, held every third Tuesday,

Little Axe Health Facility, Little

Axe, OK. Serves as Ad Hoc nonvoting member. Monthly reports

of program directors, financial,

and activities of health facility

are presented. We are privileged

and proud to have a new state of

art health facility in the beautiful

countryside of Norman.

Monthly

Program/

Departmental Directors meeting.

Each department director comes

every 3rd Monday and gives a

monthly update on their program/

department.

We,

Executive

Committee, appreciate those

departments who take the take

to come and give us an update

every month and monthly written

reports. We understand they may

have circumstances occur that

prevent them from coming to the

monthly meetings. THANK YOU!

Elders’ Monthly meeting, at the

Resource Center this month. They

meet 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. We plan fund raisers,

outings, and cultural activities.

Annual Elders’ Veterans Dance, a

Gourd Dance, November 10, 2012,

Thunderbird Casino. Attended the

Eastern Shawnee POW WOW

in Seneca, OK/MO. About 26

elders attended. Received a warm

welcome from our relatives of the

Eastern Shawnee Tribe. The AST

Elders will be serving the meal

at the General Council Meeting,

October 20, 2012.

Congratulations to September

2012 Employee of the Month,

Stephen

Fife,

Maintenance

Worker, Absentee Shawnee Tribe

employee.

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).

Committee

for

Native

Community

Development

Financial Institutions (CDFI)

met at All Nations Bank Fund

was established by the Riegle

Community Development and

Regulatory Improvement Act

of 1994 to promote economic

revitalization

low-income

communities. The CDFI Program

is one of the primary ways that the

CDFI Fund works to achieve this

mission. The purpose of the CDFI

Program is to use federal resources

to invest in CDFIs and to build

their capacity to serve low-income

people and communities that lack

access to affordable financial

products and services. Through

the CDFI Program, the CDFI Fund

provides two types of monetary

awards to CDFIs - Financial

Assistance awards and Technical

Assistance awards. CDFIs may

use the funds to pursue a variety

of goals, including: a) To promote

economic development, to develop

businesses, to create jobs, and to

develop commercial real estate;

b) To develop affordable housing

and to promote homeownership;

and c) To provide community

development financial services,

such as basic banking services,

financial literacy programs, and

alternatives to predatory lending.

ASEDA

board

monthly

meeting. Discussion on developing

strategy for 2013 to accomplish

future economic development for

the tribe. Monthly report from the

Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Services in Oklahoma City,

presented by Executive Director,

Dan Cross.

Native American Finance

Officers Association (NAFOA)

mission is to improve the

quality of financial and business

management of tribal governments

and their business entities.

NAFOA advocates for tribes

on issues affecting sovereignty

and supports the development

of Native American financial

professionals. NAFOA invests in

Native American communities by

building the next generation of

Native American financial leaders

through exposing young adults

to opportunities in finance. Fall

Finance and Tribal Economies

Conference, San Diego, California.

Featured was a Tribal Leaders

Roundtable: Winning through

Public Relations, significance

of providing good internal

and external communications,

effective negotiating skills, and

the importance of managing tribe’s

image; all of which can impact

diversification and long-term

growth. Also learned that several

tribes throughout the nation are

not as blessed as the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe in the accounting

and financial fields. We were proud

to tell them we have an excellent

percentage of tribal members who

have degrees in our accounting/

financial department. Most of

the tribes that spoke have very

few tribal members or others that

have accounting/financial skills.

Recommendations were made to

start in middle and high schools

to mentor and provide guidance

for students interested in the

accounting/financial fields. Have

various tribes that have a good

finance department to provide a

scholarship program, internships,

mentoring for students who are

interested in this field.

Constitutional

Revision

committee meeting was held at the

AST Resource Center on Sunday,

9-23-12, to discuss the next step

on moving forward to amending

constitution for TENURE OF

OFFICE,

proposed

changes

increase the term of elected

officials to four (4) years and

TRANSFER OF POWER -The

power of the people was taken

away and given to the Executive

Committee and other topics. If

you are interested in joining the

constitution revision committee,

please come to the meeting or call

Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030

X148.

Horseshoe Bend, Community

Fall

Fest,

Shawnee,

OK.

Informational booth for Office of

Treasurer, Eddie, Arlene, and I

gave out various financial literacy,

AllNations bank, constitutional

revision

survey,

Absentee

Shawnee Counseling Center,

brochures, and had a raffle for a

Foxwoods-Monopoly Game. We

enjoyed meeting the community

and visiting with all who came

to our booth. Thank you White

Turkey Band for sponsoring this

wonderful community Fall Fest.

Sincere appreciation goes out

to the employees of the Finance

Department and the Controller,

Belinda Collins, 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!

Also, would like to extend

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! We appreciate

all your phone calls, emails, and

visits. May God continue to

bless you and yours! See below

articles from AllNations Bank

and Financial Consultant, Eddie

Brokeshoulder.

Respectfully yours,

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

“Life is not

advancement. It is

growth. It does not

move upward, but

expands outward, in all

Directions.”

Russell G. Alexander

Representati

e’

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:

I hope this month finds you all in

good health and happiness. Things

have been good at the Tribe, busy

as usual. I have enjoyed the visits

from the Tribal members that have

come to talk. I hope everyone has

been outside enjoying the nice

weather we’ve been having, and

if not, hey, find a relative that’s

playing ball, and go watch! With

the weather cooling off like it has,

this is a great time to enjoy an

evening out with the family.

I did want to let everyone know

that the 5th Quarter is put on hold

for now, due to lighting and a/c

difficulties. We do still plan on

holding the activities after the

Friday night home games in Little

Axe at Brendle Corner, but will let

you know when it will begin.

Update on the Little Axe Child

Development Center: The City of

Norman raised some unexpected

issues in July concerning location

of the building with respect to

Highway 9. The City has a Code

(passed in 1966) which requires a

building to be 178 feet back from

the center of Highway 9. This was

done to protect expanding Highway

9 into four lanes. It was also done

to reduce serious accidents by

moving commercial tourist traffic

away from the highway.

The Tribe was forced to petition

the City to waive the zoning

requirement. A line 178 feet from

Highway 9 would have been right

in the middle of the proposed

location and prevented us from

building there.

On Sept 13 we met with the

City Planning Commission and

they approved a recommendation

to the City Council to waive the

zoning requirement and allow us

to set back 50 feet from Little Axe

Doctor. The bad news is that this

delayed us a full 30 days on our

construction agenda. However,

the water lines to the facility are

already in place and a contract

has also been signed to lay the

sewer lines under Highway 9 to

the Casino Lagoon. Once our final

plat is approved in October, we can

request a building permit in early

November.

If you receive the Norman

Government Channel, on your TV,

you can watch our presentations in

Oct and Nov before the Planning

Commission and the City Council.

In closing, I would like to

encourage all Tribal members to

keep up the hard work, all students

to keep trucking along - it’ll all pay

off in ways you can’t even imagine,

and those going through difficult

times – we’ve all been there,

things will get better! I hope to see

you all at the upcoming General

Council Meeting on October 20th

and my door is always open!

Ne ya wa!

Jeff Gibson

Finance

Department

OCTOBER 2012

financial reporting on the first

of August. 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).

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 11: with 6 (55%) being

AST Tribal Members and 5

(45%) being non-natives. I

welcome Jessica Gonzales and

Courtney Green to the Finance

staff not as additions to the staff

but as replacements for two

positions that became vacant.

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 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 in any way I can.

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.

The Audit is complete and

has been turned in to the Audit

Clearing House. All the Tribe’s

entities are audited first and those

roll into the Tribe’s Government

wide financials; (ASEDA;

ASEDA Fleet, AST Counseling

Services, Store, Harrah Smoke

Shop; Restaurant: AllNations

Bank:

and

Thunderbird

Casino Locations 1 & 2). The

Audit includes the MD&A

(Management Discussion and

Analysis); which is a brief

review and explanation of the

Audit.

The 2010 and 2011

Audits

are

“unqualified”;

which when compared to an

educational grading scale is an

The Indirect Cost Proposal

for 2012 negotiation is complete

and has been signed. National

Business Center (NBC) is six

months behind whereas they

had been only three months

behind last year because they

experienced 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%. I continue work on

the Indirect Cost Proposal for

2013. This is about a 40-60 hour

task; which will have to be done

around other monthly duties.

The finance department

continues

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 Respectfully,

is completed on schedule every Belinda Collins

month. The Finance staff will Controller

begin July reconciliations for

Financial

Consultant

Greetings Tribal Members,

It’s that time again, preparing

for 70th Semi-General Council

meeting scheduled for October

20, 2012. As financial consultant

for office of Treasurer, I assist in

management support, analyzing

and evaluating Tribe’s fiscal

performance.

The process

involves performing an analysis

of budgets, financial reports and

evaluating supporting documents

of business ventures.

Please take time to visit

Office of Treasurer booth

at General Council, we will

provide hand-outs of important

financial information. Our office

looks forward to meeting and

discussing with you financial

status of the Tribe.

The following activities I have

been involved and participated:

Financial Reports: Reviewed

monthly

encumbrance

for

General Fund, Elders Council

and Indirect Cost.

Absentee Shawnee Economic

Development Authority, Inc.

(ASEDA):

Established

function independently of under

direction of a board of directors

composed of current members

Dan Little Axe, President, Adam

Proctor, Vice-President and Eddie

Brokeshoulder, Secretary. Our

board meetings are scheduled

for second Friday of each month,

our discussions involve current

business operations and future

business

strategies.

Small

Business Administration (SBA)

teaming programs and 8(a)

application for a Tribally-Owned

Small Disadvantaged Business

Enterprise are just a few items

being discussed.

More information will be

forth coming on the SBA Small

Business Teaming Pilot and

8(a) programs. ASEDA, Inc.

office, located at 2025 S. Gordon

Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Ok,

building #2, phone number 405275-4030 ext. 181.

BUSINESSES

Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Services (ASCS): ASCS is a

tribally-owned clinic located at

1301 SE 59th Street, Oklahoma

City, OK, specializing in

providing out-patient programs

for Native and Non-Native

treatments for alcohol abuse,

methamphetamine

and

medication assisted treatment for

opiate dependency.

ASCS is the only triballyowned

Opioid

Treatment

Program south and west of

Tulsa in the state providing

Medication Assisted Treatments

for Native Americans. For

more information on Absentee

Shawnee Counseling Services,

please call Dan Cross, Executive

Director, at 405-672-3033.

GOVCON SERVICES, INC:

is a tribally-owned corporation,

originally founded in 1997,

on August 11, 2011, it was

incorporated under the Tribal

Corporation Code of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

primary purpose was to diversify

and bolster the economy of

the tribe, by capitalizing on

opportunities in the federal

government contracting market.

ASEDA, Inc. board members

Adam Proctor with assistance

of Eddie Brokeshoulder have

diligently worked and reviewed

submission of an 8(a) certification

application for a Tribally Owned

Small Disadvantaged Business

Enterprise to the office of Small

Business Administration (SBA).

The application was reviewed

by staff of Oklahoma City

SBA office and a well-qualified

individual of Cherokee Nation

Industries, Tulsa, Oklahoma,

who has submitted and approved

over fifteen (15) 8(a) applications

for Cherokee Nation.

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

AARP OK

Pottawatomie

County:

Attended

AARP

Pottawatomie

County

Transportation

Stakeholders

Meeting, in Shawnee.

The

transportation

stakeholders

meeting was an informative

meeting discussing a review

collection of transportation

resources for Pottawatomie

County. The purpose was to create

actionable item’s to be submitted

in a plan format by end of year

and completed by year end 2013.

Attending this meeting were

local tribes, AARP organizations

and community wide agencies

with transportation programs for

the community.

AARP Oklahoma Indian

Elder Navigator: Established in

2011, AARP Oklahoma Indian

Elder Navigator website goal is

to provide a single

FY-2012 place where

you can easily find resources

available to help older Indians

in Oklahoma on things such as

transportation, food programs,

housing and health.

As this page grows, new and

updated information and links

will be added. If you know of

additional resources available to

Oklahoma Indian Elders, please

email the AARP Oklahoma State

office at ok@aarp.org.

Constitution

Revision

Committee:

Constitution

Revision Committee meeting

was held, Sunday, September

23rd at Little Axe Resource

center. Topics of discussion

included

revisiting

the

Legislative Structure question,

Tenure of Office and other topics

of discussion. Should you have

questions, feel free to contact

members of the Constitution

Revision Committee: Brianna

Ponkilla, Dan Little Axe, Anita

Chisholm, Jerry Little Axe,

Shirley Atkins, Betty Watson,

Augustine

Johnson,

Vera

Dawsey, Eddie Brokeshoulder.

As always, my office is open

and ready to assist you. I am

excited as we prepare for our

70th Semi-General Council

meeting, and look forward to

your ideas on improving our

financial transparency, economic

development and our revisement

of our constitution. I can be

reached at 405-275-4030 ext.

148 or eddieb@astribe.com.

Respectfully,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

If you’d like to

submit an ad or

article give us a

call at

(405) 598-1279

or send us an

e-mail at

stiger@astribe.com

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.

RUN DATE:

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

FY-2012

(thru 8/31/12)

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 8/31/12)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

09/21/12

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED

Sales (6%)

$1,303.68 $5,764.96 $9,556.88 $20,267.74 $251.60 $12,976.77 $9,892.03 $5,332.45

Gaming % of free cash $109,331.00 $105,500.00 $84,000.00 $252,000.00 $42,000.00 $344,000.00 $286,000.00 $305,920.00

Employee (1%)

$1,771.92 $6,921.68 $19,027.03 $13,411.67 $23,358.23 $14,230.92 $6,059.30 $27,296.76

Severance (8%)

$1,033.85 $19,231.62 $16,244.27 $10,116.92 $16,892.79 $12,022.41 $14,040.81 $62,362.17

Motor Vehicle

$11,657.32 $14,984.82 $14,227.79 $11,321.19 $10,285.99 $16,024.99 $14,599.58 $15,575.38

Tobacco Refund

$9,662.76 $11,107.79 $9,231.53 $10,458.50 $11,811.42 $11,105.72 $10,122.29 $11,309.29

$0.00

$0.00 $65,346.11

$0.00 $1,528,751.00

$0.00 $112,077.51

$0.00 $151,944.84

$0.00 $108,677.07

$0.00 $84,809.30

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

$0.00

$0.00 $2,051,605.83

Miscellaneous

$1,290.00

$180.00

$0.00

$2,246.84

0.11%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $136,050.53 $163,840.87 $152,447.50 $317,626.02 $104,680.03 $410,497.65 $340,734.01 $427,976.05

$0.00

$0.00 $2,053,852.67

100%

$330.00

$160.00

$50.00

$80.00

$136.84

$20.00

3.18%

74.43%

5.46%

7.40%

5.29%

4.13%

Executive

Committee’s

Employee Of The Month

September 2012

Stephen Fife

Stephen has been working in maintenance

department of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for 7

years with a very good attendance record. He’s very

prompt in getting things done when you call him. He

never complains, is always friendly, a good worker

who always stays busy and does whatever it takes to

get the job done. He’s dedicated, dependable, always

cheerful and willing to help anyone at anytime. Even

if he’s going through things his self, he always has

a smile and uplifting attitude for everyone he comes

in contact with. Stephen is a Positive Example to his

peers and all employees.

Roxanne Patterson and Sharon Ponkilla display their booth

during the CHB Symposium.

Certified Healthy Business Symposium

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tobacco-Free Health Policy

The Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business (CHB) program started in

2003 by the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, the Oklahoma Turning

Point Council, the State Chamber, and the Oklahoma State Department

of Health. The OK CHB recognizes businesses that are working to

improve employee health by providing wellness opportunities and

implementing policies that lead to healthier lifestyles. Businesses that

promote health & wellness see a return on investment with decreased

insurance premiums, fewer sick days taken, increased productivity and

better morale among staff.

Absentee Shawnee tribal employees had the opportunity to attend the

Certified Healthy Symposium at Oklahoma Baptist University on Sept

5, 2012. Sponsored by the Pottawatomie Alliance Toward Community

Health Coalition (PATCH), a Communities of Excellence (CX) tobacco

control program. The coalition has taken on the mission to create a

healthier environment for the county residents to live, work, play, and

gather. Many organizations within Pottawatomie County have seen the

value to adopt tobacco-free policies due to the efforts of the CX. The

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority and Li- Si-Wi-Nwi are no

exception. Due to past efforts and collaboration with the Communities

of Excellence staff for their efforts while assisting in the development of

the policy along with the AST Policy Analyst and stakeholders within

the tribal health system for adoption of the policy in 2010.

Patricia Yarholar, MPH, CHES – AST Community Health & Preventative

Services Director had the opportunity to present on a panel during the

symposium. Other staff in attendance included Roxanne Patterson, RN,

Director of Public Health and Sharon Ponkilla, PHN that showcased

a booth on Protect the Circle of Life on immunizations and children

while educational pamphlets were disseminated to attendees. The panel

presentation by Patricia included an introduction of the Absentee Tribe,

a brief

overview of the REACH program, and the adoption of the TobaccoFree Policy. As well as experiences in the process for applying for the

Certified Healthy Business and how it has been beneficial to the tribe.

Certified Healthy Business Award of Excellence has brought tribal, state,

and national attention to the Absentee Shawnee tribe for their efforts to

improve environmental change due to adopted policies on tobacco, and

employee wellness.

Patricia Yarholar presented on the Tobacco-Free Health Policy

with the AST.

From the Elders Corner...

The Resource Center at Little Axe was the

site of the monthly meeting of the Absentee

Shawnee Elders on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

President Dan Little Axe called the meeting to

order at 10:40 a.m. with a quorum of thirty (30)

members present. Eight guests were present .

The Invocation was given by Don Schulenberg.

Birthdays were acknowledged for Nova

Hood, Woody Wilson, Lloyd Deere, and Charles

Tiger.

The minutes of the special meeting of

September 1, 2012 were presented for review. A

motion to approve the minutes was made by

David Little JR and seconded by Trudy Pickering.

The motion carried.

The financial report for the month of August

2012 was presented by Treasurer Betty Watson.

The account balances were given as follows:

Fund raiser account: $4,832.16; General fund

account: $5,723.24.

After discussion, Roy Alford made a motion to approve and Sadie Low seconded. The motion carried.

Old business was presented and explained by Vice President Mary Birdtail concerning the upcoming trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico

and the Balloon Fest there. The trip is scheduled for October 6th-9th.

New business was addressed by Wanda Tiger who talked about the Christmas Bazzaar set for December 8th & 9th at the Resource

Center in Little Axe, for information contact Wanda at 405-706-2357.

A presentation was heard about individual life, health and accident insurance from a representative from Individual Assurance

Company (IAC).

Treasurer Watson informed those present that the Elders Council would be providing the meal for General Council set for October 20,

2012 for a fee of $1,250.00. A list was passed around for individuals to sign up to bring food items to this upcoming event. Shawls, jewelry,

a Pendleton and raffle tickets for a 50” HD tv will be available that day , also.

President Little Axe said that the head staff for the Veterans Dance set for Saturday, November 10th, 2012, at the Thunderbird Casino

will be filled soon and made known at next months meeting.

Secretary Longhorn explained latest details for the NIEA (National Indian Education Association) set to take place in OKC October

18th-21st. The Elders/Youth are to present a stomp dance demonstration on Thursday, October 18th at this National Conference.

Donations for this meeting totaled $84.05. The meeting was adjourned at noon. For anything contained in this report, contact me at

405-273-4137, Cynthia Longhorn.

By Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary

Giving Back

By Carolyn Ann (Snake) Duncan

I am proud to give back to my tribe just as they have given to me in helping with my education. I’m glad that I pursued and

obtained a degree because education is knowledge that no one can ever take away from you.

Researching and looking for historical documents about our tribe has always been an interest of mine. One of my two great

finds was a signed, first edition “Civilization, as told to Florence Drake by Thomas Wildcat Alford,” book dated September, 1936.

It provides a glimpse of our culture and traditions of our then young tribe. Mr. Alford mentions about employing the services

of my great aunt Ellen Bullfrog, to help him collect the household names of tribal members so that a list could be compiled and

submitted to the United States Government for consideration for tribal recognition. As a result of their work, our tribe was

granted recognition – the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. There is a sense of respect and admiration of these people who

saw a vision for us to be recognized as a nation. I would like to think that if Chief Tecumseh were alive, he would be proud that we

have grown and continue to flourish.

My second find was “The American Weekly Messenger” newspaper, printed on November 20, 1813. It is a rare find, almost

a 200-year old newspaper document that contains the last speech of Chief Tecumseh addressing Major General Proctor. As you

read Tecumseh’s speech, you can hear his eloquent heartfelt words, and the internal struggling pain he must have felt in giving

up the land he had once called home. Chief Tecumseh died on October 5, 1813, fighting for the cause he strongly believed in.

It is my desire and hope that my donation will inspire other tribal members to consider donating historical documents or

items that are relevant to our tribe as a nation. I am reminded of my late grandfather, Luther Snakeman, his infamous words while

visiting my parents. He always quoted the late United States President John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you,

but ask what you can do for your country.” His words resonate the message – I get it. For me, my country is my tribe, and it is an

honor to give back to my tribe just as they have given to me. It is my desire that one day, these documents can be viewed, and

provide our upcoming generations insight of our historical journey as a tribe. These are all the reasons why I have freely donated

these historical documents to our tribe on this date of September 5th, 2012.

Eastern Shawnee Powwow

September 15, 2012

A good time was had by all at

the Eastern Shawnee Powwow on

Sept. 15, 2012.

Governor George Blanchard and his wife,

Sue, Eastern Shawnee Chief Glenna J. Wallace

and Mary Birdtail, Vice President of the AST Elders

Council.

Members of the AST Elders Council

were transported to Seneca,

Mo., and Miami, Okla., to visit the

Shawnee Museum, which was

very interesting, along with a tour

of the area where part of the three

(3) bands of Shawnees are located.

A slide show was presented at the

library.

The AST Color Guard was part of the Grand Entry at the powwow. Those

representing the group were Don and Esteline Schulenberg, David Little and

Richard Birdtail.

We have a new employee, Mike Wood, Realty Specialist, in the Realty

Department. Mike’s first day of employment began on Monday, September

17, 2012. Mike owns a farm in Meeker and lives there with his wife, Dee

and son, Jacob. He has raised cattle and trained cutting horses at the

farm. He discontinued training quarter horses and raising cattle to

become an assistant coach while his son played high

school football.

In addition, he was the first Native

American to take the state championship

for Seminole High School in golf in 1978

and has continued to be active in golf

to this day. Currently he is a school

board member for the Meeker

High School and has been active for the past ten years. He brings

a lot experience to the Realty Department and we are excited to

have him working for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Rachel Howell

Realty Director

Enrolled Tribal Member Helps Her Team Win A National Title.

Ashley Gabrielle Blanchard, 16, from Albuquerque, NM, is the daughter of Aaron Blanchard from

Shawnee, OK, and Kimberly Blanchard from Albuquerque, NM.

Ashley has been participating in the Starling’s National Volleyball Tournament held in San Diego,

CA since she was in the 6th grade. The tournament was held this year June 23-24 2012 in various

locations in the metro San Diego area, she helped lead her team to undefeated in bracket play winning

all their games in their respective pools. Ashley is the only Labero on the team so she is on the court

continual playing hard every game picking hard digs and supporting her front net players with her

defensive skills.

Ashley is currently a sophomore attending Southwest Aeronautics

Mathematics and Science Academy in Albuquerque, NM where she

had earned academic excellence and the opportunity to be a Air Plane

Pilot.

You can see a picture of Ashley had her Team on the Starlings

website at Starlings.org.

Ashley Played for the Club Team Shonto Starling’s 16’s team

Coached by Harrison Miles who has a big part in developing Ashley

to the player she is today. In 2011 Ashley played for the Tuba City

Starling’s 14’s team and they Placed second playing a tough four

games in the championship game losing to South Bay but this this

year they won the whole tournament beating a team from Tijuana.

A Proud Shawnee Advocate

Cynthia A. Longhorn, ‘Wa-la-ga’ of the

Turtle Clan, has lived a life of both

consistency and change. She is both a

woman of evolving priorities and steadfast

loyalties; a feat that any good leader must

learn to endure. Born February 1949 in

Shawnee, Oklahoma, Cynthia comes from

families of two prominent areas of Shawnee

lineage. Her mother, Vergie Mae (Roberts)

Longhorn, came from the Little Axe area;

while her father, Earnest Frank Longhorn,

came from the Horseshoe Bend, or White

Turkey area of Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Much of her life’s influences are from

lessons she learned from her parents, including her beliefs

regarding all Indian nations. Her mother spoke of ‘full-blood sisters

and brothers,’ but it was not until later that Cynthia realized she

did not simply speak of her own nine siblings, but of all Indians.

Her father also spoke of a broader family when he mirrored Chief

Tecumseh’s wisdom: “We are Indian first, and then we are U.S.

citizens. And then you’re Absentee Shawnee.”

A history enthusiast as a student, she would later understand the

importance of this order. “When you start studying history, Indian

history, we weren’t U.S. citizens for many years. And a lot of people

now say, ‘How can you be separate governments?’ I say, “Because

we are. Your forefathers knew that because they signed papers;

they signed treaties, recognizing us as governments- as separate

entities,’’ she proudly assured.

It’s this lesson that Cynthia would remember as she entered the

riveting world of tribal politics. “I was in high school in the late 60s,

when I first became aware of tribal politics. My father used to be the

Chairman of the tribe; and I first got involved with tribal politics

by going and taking notes with him at various meetings,” Cynthia

recalled. From this sprouted numerous tribal positions over later

years. She has been our elected Representative twice, Task Force

Director, tribal newsletter writer, Secretary of the Elder’s Council,

and elected Secretary for two terms. “My involvement with the

tribe goes back many years,” she said.

As normal in the muddled world of politics, Cynthia has seen

both good and bad times for the tribe. “One of the worst things

I experienced, being a member of our tribal government, was

being carted off and taken to jail. It was because of politics,” she

remembers. “We were arrested by the tribal police to prevent

a hearing that had to happen that day, in regard to one of our

governmental official’s wrongdoing. It was up to the Executive

Committee to do something about it. It was the only thing that had

By: Devon Frazier

to be done, without getting into names and opening up to slander

or anything else.”

As traumatic as this experience may already have been, while

mug shots were being taken and fingerprints recorded, Cynthia

collapsed as result of her diabetes. She was taken to the hospital

in an ambulance. When she awoke, her family was watching over

her. She was amused to see that she was also being guarded by one

of the tribal policeman. “I thought that was so stupid. I couldn’t

even walk,” she said with a glint of annoyance. Regardless of this

memory, Cynthia always remembers the good things that the tribal

government accomplished. “I think a little known fact that our

tribe doesn’t remember, or pay much attention to, was that one

of the buildings on this complex was the first Hope House (opened

April 1971 and served as a children’s shelter) in Pottawatomie

County. A lot of people don’t know that; but it was our tribe that

offered that, and it was here,” she said.

An extension of her work in the political realm, Cynthia also became

involved in the school systems after marriage and having children.

Indian education would be the priority while her children were in

school. Having lived in the Oklahoma City area, she would serve

as Chairperson of both the district’s Johnson O’Malley (JOM), a

financial assistance program for Native American students and Title

4 (an equality based upon gender program; now known as Title 9).

With this experience, she placed an incentive with the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe to incorporate a JOM program for Tecumseh,

Oklahoma Public Schools. Alongside her tribal and Indian education

endeavors, one of her proudest accomplishments would be on the

national scale. Cynthia served as the first chairwoman for the Joint

Shawnee Council; an incorporation of the three Shawnee groups:

Absentee Shawnee, Eastern Shawnee, and Loyal Shawnee for

NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation

Act) issues.

No matter where life led Cynthia A. Longhorn, she saw opportunities

for positive change and pursued action. In the political arena, she

would adapt, prevail, and succeed- an epitome of the Native thriving

survivor. Both a leader and teacher at heart, this grandmother

continues to pave the way for both her grandchildren and extended

family of other tribes; from explaining that stomp-dance doesn’t

necessarily imply a physical stomp to showing firsthand the

importance of hospitality to strangers. “I think as tribal leaders,

the most important thing we can do for ourselves now is learn to

look to the future, because we know what our past was.” Simply

understood- be the change you want to see in the world.

(This is from our series of stories from our the cultural preservations

department about tribal members)

AllNations

Bank

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

www.anbok.com

Hello from your AllNations

Bank family. Everyone needs

to be aware of how to “Deter”

(avoid) becoming a victim of

Identity theft. Identity theft is

a serious crime. It occurs when

your personal information is

stolen and used without your

knowledge to commit fraud or

other crimes. Identity theft can

cost you time and ruin your

credit and ruin you’re your good

name.

Deter identity thieves by

safeguarding your information.

1. Shred financial documents

and paperwork with personal

information before you discard

them.

2. Protect your Social Security

number. Don’t carry your Social

Security card in your wallet

or write your Social Security

number on a check. Give it out

only if absolutely necessary and

ask to use another identifier.

3. Don ’t give out personal

information on the phone,

through the mail or over the

Internet unless you know who

you are dealing with. Avoid

disclosing personal financial

information when using public

wireless connections.

4. Never click on links sent in

unsolicited emails; instead, type

in a web address you know. Use

firewalls, anti-spyware and antivirus software to protect your

home computer; keep them upto-date. If you use peer to peer

file sharing, check the settings

to make sure you’re not sharing

other sensitive private files.

Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for

more information.

5. Don’t use an obvious

password like your birth date,

your mother’s maiden name or

the last four digits of your Social

Security number.

Keep your personal

information in a secure place

at home, especially if you have

roommates, employ outside

help or are having work done in

your house.

Next month we will explore

how to “detect” identity thefts

by routinely monitoring your

financial accounts and billing

statements.

Best regards,

You’re AllNations Bank Family,

Gene, Eugene, Janice & Amber

REALTY

DEPARTMENT

WHEREABOUTS

UNKNOWN:

Listed below are the names

of the Absentee Shawnee tribal

members whose whereabouts

are unknown to the Office of

Special Trustee for American

Indians (OST). If your name

appears on the list or if you

recognize any of the names

and know how to contact them,

please have them call OST and

update their mailing address

at 888-678-6836 (toll free) and

also call the Absentee Shawnee

Enrollment Office at 405-2754030 ext. 103 or 107 to update

your information with the Tribe.

SOUTHERN PLAINS

REGION

Abrams, Geraldine

Addis, William F

Alexander, Rachel P

Alford, George W

Barber, Joseph

Barber, Kristin

Bates, Horace R

Bentley, Curtis

Bishop, Richard P

Blanchard, Burtis C

Boatman, Joshua P

Boatman, Mark J

Brinson Jr, F E

Brown, Paula A

Byers, Jonell

Canada, Mike

Carter, Rosa L

Chupp, Angela M

Clark, Gerald R

Cloud, Doris (Elephant)

Colungo, Shawnee H

Combes, Michelle L

Coody, Erin M

Crosswhite, Donna E

Cuallar, Philemon Jr

Danner, Lunn D

Delodge, Ciara D

Delodge, Wayne Lee

Dohrwardt, Sherry A Johnson

Duran, Gillian L

Duran, Lucas

Folks, Norma C

Garretson, Sandra J

Green, Wilfred M

Harris, Rebecca

Haymond, Karen R

(Washington)

Hernandez, Curtis D

Hood, Orville

Hood, Randolph P

Hood, Richard

Jewsberry, Bobbie Jean

Johnson, David L

Johnson, Elizabeth Y

Johnson, George

Johnson, John P

Johnson, Manuel S

Johnson, Mark B

Johnson, Marlene J

Johnson, Travis E

Johnson, Troy

Johnson Jr, Foster C

Jones, Carrie M

Jones, Eleanor

Juby, Lorraine K

Judkins, Charles G

Kaseca, Beatrice

Keith, Andrew R

Keith, David A

Keith, Jaime L

Keith, Joni C

Keith, Lisa G

Keith, Marshall C

Lamebull, Grace A

Little, Edward T

Little, Richard W

Little Charley, Evelyn L

Little Charley, Samantha

Little Charley, Terry L

Little Jr, Gilbert B

Longhorn, Allen B

Longhorn, Bradley B

Lynch, Merle D

Mack Jr, William C

Mahardy, Bradley G

Mahsetky, Mahriah

Mcgonigal, Michael S

Miller, Patrick C

Moore, Patty N

Moreno, Isabel (Ruiz)

Morton, Lana S

Morton, Misty L

Murdock, Sandra J (Betanzos)

Nakamoto, Gina J

Ned, Tina R

Nelson, Valerie

Nuckolls, Larry

Onzahwah, Alecia J

Ortega, Eileen M

Peters, Donald

Petty, Eric M

Reed, Mary A

Robb, James F

Robertson, Leland S

Rolette, Larry J

Rolette, Lesley P

Rolette, Robbin L

Rolette, Stacey L

Salazar, Terry

Salazar, Theresa

Salazar, Tommy

Salazar, Tony

Salazar, Tonya

Scraper, Benjamin A

Sloat, Tammy C L

Smith, Alfred L

Smith, Paula

Smith, Shad

Snyder, Christine

Sparks, Elaine M

Spriggs, Helen

Spriggs, Philip J

Squire, Gwendale L

Strain, Cynthia A

Stubbs, Elena M

Switch, Charles W

Switch, Kathy S

Switch Jr, Randy C

Tiger, Donna J

Tiger, Gerald Wayne

Tiger, Ida L (Ellis)

Tiger, Marcie

Tiger, Tamara Dean

Tyner, Clayton E

Waller, Robert

Wapskineh, Sharon (Moody)

Washington, David

Watkins, Freddie L

Webster, Michael B

Williams, Frank R

Woodward, Anthony E

Yandell, Raymond L

SHAWNEE FIELD OFFICE

Creek, Minnie Little

Gibson, David Michael

Gibson, Edna F

Gibson, Pamela A

Haines, Timothy (Gibson)

Harjo, Jeanette M

Little Jim, Jason

Sanchez, Joseph

CTSA Head Start

is accepting applications

for a part-time

Child Care Teacher

The following are Resolutions passed through September 19, 2012.

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

E-AS-12-53 09/19/12

Authorizes and approves the use of the Sac and Fox Nation Juvenile

Detention Center for juvenile detention services, authorizes and approves

the Detention Services Agreement and authorizes the Governor and/or his

designee to execute the contract and any renewals on behalf of the Tribe

until action is taken to rescind this resolution, effective August 1, 2012 .

E-AS-12-54 09/19/12

Authorizes and approves the Cox Agreement for Voicemanager and

Ethernet for the old AST Clinic and new police substation and authorizes

the Governor and/or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the,

effective immediately.

E-AS-12-55 09/19/12

Establishes that the 70th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting for the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma be set for October 20,

2012 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Little Axe Health Center at Little Axe, Oklahoma.

E-AS-12-56 09/19/12

Amends Resolution No. E-AS-2011-29 and authorizes the negotiation

and purchase of the original allotment of Long Man, AS S-374-M,

described as Surface and Surface rights only in and to the S/2 S/2 NE/4

NE/4 NE/4 of Section 18, Township 9 North, Range 1 East of the Indian

Meridian, Cleveland, Oklahoma containing 2.50 acres, more or less, being

allocated from the revenue of Thunderbird Casino. (Bill Bayless property)

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.

FAMILY FEAST

October 20, 2012

E-AS-12-57 09/19/12

Directs the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Southern Plains Regional

Office, Branch of Transportation to compile the required documentation

and submit the document to the BIA, Central Office for additions to the

Tribe’s current IRR Inventory.

E-AS-12-58 09/19/12

Approves and accepts Hunter Caleb Chase Parker, Hannah Nichelle

Switch, Samuel Tiger Switch, Marie delaLuz Tello-Faz, Maribella

Elizabeth Tello-Faz, Joel Encarnacion Perez- Vargas, Juan Manuel PerezVargas, Jr., Tasha Laquinta Suzanna Wright, Andy Ronin Keith, Andrew

Richard Keith, Adley Reese Davis, Donnie James Newton, Naviah

DeAnne Stoudemire, Xavier Thomas Jackson Terrell, Raequan DeMario

Wicks, Jeremy Ray Sutton, Jr., Sierra Dawn Sutton, Mason Riley Sutton,

Brady Maverik Wahpepah, Hazel Paige Wahpepah, Mavrik West Tebe, I,

Lily Ann Marie Littlecreek, Brandon David

Wakolee, Jr., Josilyn Talia Wakolee, Spencer Blake Heath, Joe Anthony

Ramirez, River Elaine-Monique Novick, Phyllis Leeann Battiest, Michael

Brody Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann Spoon, Eric Russell Crider, Daylen

Joseph Pearl, Lisa Renee Williams, Mackenzie Rae Ellis, Patience Bruce

Longhorn, and Bruce Jerome Allen Longhorn as enrolled members of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this

resolution.

Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun

would like to invite all family

members to a feast for family

members that have passed on.

The dinner will be held at the

home of Dewayne Wilson.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe EducationDepartment:

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are avalable in hard copy form at the Education

Department office or for download at www.astribe.com.

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can

be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for

the academic year.

• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, the program can help with some graduation

expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School

graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.

• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational

instituions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or per program.

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees,

one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are

determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status.

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can

fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and

part-time status.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 21 or 1-800-256-3341

or email to tresham@astribe.com.

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

☐

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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The Family Fun Fest,

A Night of Talent

I hope everyone has had a great summer and

enjoyed themselves at the 2012 Family

Fun Fest. For those of you who didn’t hear

the Music Education Program along with many other Health Programs

orchestrated a night of family fun with music. Our Family Fun Fest was held

on August 25, 2012 open to parents and children at the Thunderbird Casino

in Little Axe. This event showcased the many talented Native Americans we

have in our community. We had booths from the health system programs as

well as booths from vendors outside of the tribe handing out helpful health

information to make this night memorable.

The purpose of this event was to help get the word out about the Music

Education services and to let people, young and aged, know about the joy

music can bring. The main focus of the Family Fun Fest was the Karaoke

Contest in which the contestants sang their hearts out without a monitor

to read off of. We had many talented contestants but of course only one

winner. We would like to congratulate Delana Deere who sang “The Eagle

Song.” She did such an amazing job so if you get a chance to see her, kindly

congratulate her. She won the chance to make her own 10 track CD with

artwork.

During the contest raffle tickets were sold and a silent auction took place.

The give-a-ways consisted of 2-$25 gift certificates from Country Boy

Grocery, 2-$10 gift cards from Sonic, $10 voucher from Avon, 4-$25 gift

cards from Wal-Mart bought by the AST, 4-$25 gift card to be used at the

AST tribal store, AST diner, or AST gift shop, 4-$25 free play good at any

Thunderbird Casino, and a $25 gift card from Firelake Grocery. The silent

auction was a huge hit raising $357.00 for the Music Education Program.

The auction items were a Rogue Guitar, a boys Huffy bike, a girls Huffy bike,

2 George Strait Autographed CD’s, 2 George Strait Autograph Pictures, a

gift basket from Avon, a bucket filled with cleaning supplies with a $20 gift

card from Lowe’s, and a socket wrench set. This event was our first event

like this, and to make it an even better success for next year we are in the

stages of planning for our 2013 Family Fun Fest. We are attempting to get

a well known music entertainer possibly a line dance contest. We’re open to

suggestions.

I would like to thank all of the Health Departments who took time out of

their busy schedules to help plan and make this event a success which

include, Diabetes & Wellness, REACH, Public Health Nursing and Caregivers,

Injury Prevention, Behavioral Health MSPI, our Substance Abuse & Drug

Counselor, Glenna Jones, and Patient Benefit Advocates. We also had Indian

Child Welfare and our local Avon Representative set up booths. A special

thanks goes out to our MC of the night, Randy Edge, Kyle Gibson for helping

set up and tear down the equipment, and Buster Bread for being our Sound

System Technician. Our Judges were Teri Reed, Belinda Collins, Kyle Gibson,

John Kammerzell, and Lynn Melton. Thank you all again for all your hard work

we look forward to seeing you all next year at the 2013 Family Fun Fest.

I still offer free music lessons at the Little Axe Health Center and at the

tribal complex in Shawnee. Feel free to contact me at 405-701-7994 or

Sidna McKane at 405-701-7977, we will be happy to let you know about

the music lessons offered. I view every class as a time of enjoying music

and learning to play the acoustic guitar, piano, bass guitar, or vocal or song

writing. My classes are informal, relaxed, and fun so please give us a call or

visit; you might just find the musician inside of you waiting to come out!

Sincerely,

Phil Bradley, Music Education, CHP

HUMAN RESOURCE

Current Job Openings

HEALTH POSITIONS:

COURT / LEGAL POSITIONS:



Staff Physician-Shawnee Clinic



Accounting Technician



Pharmacy Tech



GAMING COMMISSION POSITIONS:

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Asst .



Executive Director

LPN



Surveillance Operator



Internal Auditor

Patient Registration Clerk



Health Information Specialist

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FAMILY SERVICE POSITIONS:



ICW:

Supreme Court Tribal Judge

Part Time Victim Advocate

Director

BOARDS & COMMISSION POSITIONS:

FAMILY SERVICE POSITIONS:



Part Time Victim Advocate



Health Authority Board Member



Commissioner for the TERO Boards

Commissioners

CULTURAL PRESERVATION:



Library/Gift Shop Assistant

BUILDING BLOCKS POSITIONS:



Floater

For a full listing of the job posting and qualifications visit www.astribe.com/employment.

You can also contact the Human Resource Department at 405.275.4030 ext 131 or 170

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

Randy Edge

Bridgette Wilson

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

tero office assistant

tero director

bwilson@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859

This past month has been quite eventful for our

department. We have received 23 new applicants 7

of which are Absentee Shawnee Tribal members.

With the addition of these 23 applicants, we now

have a total of 488 applicants. In addition to this

activity, we ve have also had 48 walk ins, various

departments within the tribe.

Over the last month, the TERO department

has attended several meetings. On August 2728th, TERO attended the Indian Country Business

Summit in Norman, OK. From this event, we

received contacts for 17 new vendors. Then, on

September 13th, TERO attended a meeting at

Norman High School. The two things discussed

during the meeting were Norman High Schools

process and the Youth Build Grant. The Youth

Build Grant for example will help build skills in

such areas as carpentry, roofing and other areas to

better the chances in pursuing a career in today s

workforce while completing a GED.

Great news for Tribal Nations. The Equal

Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

has recently approved a model plan that will help

Indian tribes partner with the EEOC to combat

employment discrimination. Each MOU (Model

Memorandum of Understanding) will allow the

EEOC and an individual tribe to coordinate

investigations, share information and provide

reciprocal training in their mutual efforts to

eradicate employment discrimination. These MOUs

will not only promote employment justice with

protections for Indian tribal members, they will

also foster relationships between the EEOC and

tribes and promote enforcement of employment

discrimination laws on and off Indian lands.

The following link has more information on the

EEOC approval Model to help Indian Tribes fight

job discrimination: http: //wwwl.eeoc.gov/eeoc/

newsroom/release/9-18-12.cfm

Overall, the Tribal Employment Rights Office is

a department organized to help Native Americans

search for employment. In addition to this, we

protect the rights of Native Americans in the

workforce, assist in referring applicants to jobs,

help applicants build resumes, assist in searching

for online jobs, and provide interview tips to

applicants.

We encourage all tribal members as well as

other Native Americans looking for employment

to apply with TERO. The process to become

a TERO applicant is as follows[1] Complete a

TERO application [2] Provide a copy of your

Tribal Enrollment or your CDIB Card (Must be a

member of a Federally recognized tribe or be able

to document tribal affiliation) [3] Provide a copy

of your Social Security Card and a copy ofyour

Photo ID [4] Provide copies of achievements and/

or certifications (Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas,

Transcripts, Licenses, or Certifications received).

For everybody who is interested, we are located

in Building #1 on the second floor. For your

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163

convenience, we have posted all tribal positions

as well as local positions outside of our doors.

Currently, we have 68 job openings both locally

and tribal posted outside of our door. However,

keep in mind, the job openings are updated weekly

as employment opportunities are always changing.

If you have any questions about the TERO program

contact our office and we will be happy to assist

you.

From June 11th to July 19th, we gave four

college students the opportunity to explore and

obtain job skills in one of the Absentee Shawnee

departments of their choice. Our mission was to

provide these four students the opportunity to

intern with different departments and acquire the

knowledge of what types of responsibilities might

be expected from them in their chosen career field.

In the end. we hoped that this internship would

help these four interns understand their chosen

career paths. realize ifthese paths were right for

them, recognize the opportunities the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe can provide as a business, and

present each intern the chance to network with the

tribe and its entities.

The four students chosen to intern were Dakota

Blanchard, Peyton Watson, Brittany Watson, and

Carol Butler.

Dakota Blanchard is the son of

tribal members Joseph and Twyla

Blanchard. He is currently a student

at the University of Science and Arts

of Oklahoma pursing a Bachelors

Cultural Preservation Department.

While interning in the department.

he learned how to communicate

and effectively work with other people which he

feels would be beneficial in his college career when

it comes to learning. reading. and communicating

with both students and professors.

Peyton Watson is the daughter of

tribal members Patrick and Jamie

Watson. She is currently a student

at East Central University pursing

a Bachelors Therapy/Exercise

Science. During the internship,

she was placed in the Health/PT

Department. While interning in

the department she realized that she really enjoyed

helping people, learned about different injuries, and

understood how to treat and help patients recover

from their injuries. Ultimately, her experience

helped her realize that Physical Therapy was the

field of study she wanted to pursue.

Brittany Watson is the daughter of

tribal member Katrina Watson. She

is currently a student at Arkansas

Tech University pursing a Bachelor

s degree in Physician Assistant/

Biology. During the internship,

she was placed in the Health

Fax 405.395.9888

Department working in the clinic. While interning

in the department, she learned how to approach

patients, diagnosis patients, and about CBCs and

EKGs. She feels the previous experiences will give

her an advantage in her college career because she

had the experience in patient/caregiver interaction

and had been trained in knowing what needed to

be done.

Carol Butler is the daughter of

tribal member Donna Butler.

She is currently a student at the

University of Oklahoma pursing

a Masters with a concentration

in Biogeography. During the

internship, she was placed in

the T.E.R.O. Department. While

interning in the department. she

felt she improved and made stronger her already

learned skills of how to communicate effectively

with people, multitasking. working in teams.

researching. time management, and knowledge

of computers. She feels that all these skills would

definitely be beneficial in her college career when it

comes to writing and defending her thesis.

The following is a list of job openings for off

campus positions through the TERO department:

Customer Service Representative

Fixed Assets Clerk

Invoicing Clerk

Sales Representative Masonry Division

Sales Professional

Sales Associate

Sales Consultant

Clerk Shipping & Receiving

Patient Service Technician Local Delivery Driver

Occupational Therapist

Information Technology Specialist

Hospitality Manager

Logistics Supervisor

Field Service Technician

Retail Manager

School Bus Driver

Security Officer

Information & Education Specialist

Dynamics GP System Administrator

Crew Member

Cook

Cashier

Bus Person

Journeyman HVAC Technician

Mixer Driver

Pipe Liner

Field Operator

Concrete Materials Tester

Material Handler

These positions are located right outside of the

TERO office.We update these positions weekly. If

you have any questions concerning a job opening,

please feel free to contact us at 405.275.4030 X163

or 135.

Happy Birthday!! Happy Bi

Abma, Meado Elisa

Adams, James Michael

Aguinaga, Aaron Juan

Aguirre, Jose Raul

Ahtone, Caylen Evreaux

Alford Jr., Elroy Raymond

Alford, Herbert Vearl

Ardrey, Wanda Marie

Ash, Earl James

Aspen, Andrew James

Atwood, Joseph Eugene

Bailey, Beverly Jean Lovins

Balch, Shannon Eugene

Barnard, Legacy May

Barnett, Charles Wayne

Barriga, Sommer Rae

Battise, Tara Christine

Bayliss, Jeanette Williams

Beach, Brodie Aaron

Beartusk, Jonah Edward

Belvin Jr, Jesse Lee

Bender, Jason Allen

Bettelyoun, Kendall Ray

Bettelyoun, Michael Vincent

Bhandari, Dasan Krishna

Bittle Jr., James Carl

Blackbear, Jorey Rian

Blanchard Jr., George Melvin

Blanchard, Alex Gordon

Blanchard, Bryson Dale

Blanchard, Jared Dillon

Blanchard, Kevin Owen

Blood, Jennifer

Bond, Brandon Curtis

Bradley, Jimmie Lee

Bradley, Ronald Gene

Brady Jr., Cecil Edgar

Brady, Carlie Noelle

Breedlove, Cynthia Kay

Brittain, Shaye Dawn

Brokeshoulder, Aaron Dean

Brokeshoulder, Randall James

Brown, Kane Alexander

Brown, Kristopher Todd

Bryce, Todd Kaden

Bui, Bennett Van

Byers, Sebastian Michael

Cagle, Sheryl Lynette

Call, Kelly Edward

Campbell, Charlotte Lynn

Carlson, Harley Leann

Carpenter, Glenda Carol

Chapman, Atira Vonne

Chisholm, Candace Lauren

Chupp, Angela Marie

Citty, Dora Mae

Cochrane, Rachel D.

Coddington, Cameron Michael

Coddington, Hailey Elaine

Coleman, Janice Sue

Colungo, Khia Jayde

Coriz, Benjamin Allen

Cottrell, Steven Thomas

Crossley, Burton Jay

Crossley, Jeffery Mark

Cypret, Isaac Matthew

Dalitz, Christi Lynn

Daugherty, Steven Neil

Davis, Brock Mason

Davis, Janice Laverne

Davis, Kimber Lee

Davis, Mary Louise

Davis, Ryan Kyle

Dees, Elizabeth Yvonne

DeLodge, Brendan Joseph

Dezeller, Joyce Fay

Diehl, Chelsea Elizabeth

Dohrwardt, Sherry Ann

Doussett, Linda Sue

Dreessen, Laurie Dawn

Dry, Breanna Joyclynn

Dry, Karlee Nicole

Durmon, Ryland Ryder

Eason, Liam Malachi

Eckles, Erick Emmanuel

Eckles, Steven George

Edwards, Shawnee Dawn

Ellis, Allison Krista

Ellis, Henryetta ( Blanchard )

Ellis, Kevin Mark

Ellis, Kimberly Marie

Ellis, Linda Jean

England, Connie Sue

Fife, Austin Scott

Fisher, Susan Renee

Foreman, Eli Zane

Foreman, Sidney Brian

Foreman, Wesley Josiah

Frazier, Anthony Lawrence

Gall, Rebecca Sue

Gibson, Bernice

Gibson, Collin Lane

Gibson, John Arnold

Gibson, Tyler Logan

Gillihan, Layton Douglas

Gilman Jr., Thomas Eugene

Gilman, Tomi-Lynn Sophia

Gonzalez, Kathrine Mary

Green, Angela Dawn

Green, Shai Leigh

Green, Tristin Eaon

Gregory, Derek Ryan

Gregory, Jacob Samuel

Griffin, Craig Robert

Hardeman, Uriah Terez

Harjo, Bryleigh Marie

Harjo, Linda Marie

Harjo, Stathan Ray

Harjoe, Dawn Nicole

Haumpy, Lijuan Myki

Hayes, Jaeger Koen

Healy, Shawna Susan

Helvy, Camber Nicole

Herrera, Eian Anthany

Herrera, Manuel Gustava

Herrera, Michael Alexander

Herrera, Rosalynn Macie

Herrin, Susan Rena

Holderness, Nichole Ann

Holland, Tambi Dawn

Hood, Nova Dean

Hough, Marrisa Louise

Houstan, Thurman

Irvin, Timothy Logan

Isaac Sr., William

Jimboy, Katie La Rae

Jimerson III, Robert E

Johnson, David Leroy

Johnson Sr., Josie Ed

Johnson, Chan Van Ness

Johnson, Emma Lee

Johnson, Erica Lynn

Johnson, Jessica Lynn

Johnson, Manuel Steve

Johnson, Mark

Johnson, Sean Allen

Johnson, Shannon Renay

Johnson, Stevi Mahri

Jones, Kaiya Damon

Jones, Zackery Dene

Kauley, Charlotte Jayne

Kelly, Joseph Austin

Kilmer, Brittany Michelle

Kilmer, Ethan Allen

Kirby, Robert Micheal

Kleine, Elizabeth Ann

Kobs, Alexander Francis

Lasenberry, Lawrence

Layton Brooks

Lee, Cortney Raeanne

Leedom, Christopher Donald

Leedom, Melanie Rochelle

Leedom, Stephen Wayne

Lewelling, Avis Jewel

Little Creek, Frank Dwight

Little Jim, Gabriel Clint

Little Jim, Justin Dale

Little Jr., David

Little, Freddie Don

Little, Michael Boyd

Little, Travis Shane

Littlebear, Anthony Karlin

Littlebear, Brett Cason

Littlebear, John

Littlebear, Lois Gwen

Littlecreek, Aaron Dale

Littlecreek, Dalton Dale

Littlecreek, Melissa Richelle

Littlehead, William Douglas

Littlejim, Gracey Lorene

Lockner, Isaac Joseph Leigh

Longhorn, Lance Calvin

Longhorn, Lydia Kye

Longhorn, Ryan Wade

Longhorn, Stephanie Lee

Longhorn, Vernice Correne

Longman Sr., Henry Daniel

Longman, Ciara Lynn

Lossie, Colton Lewis Cain

Lowe, Kerry Denise

Lucas Spybuck, Misty Rosileah

Mack, Dewayne George

Mack, Kailas Dail

Mack, Melissa Ann

Mack, Secote Vholoce

Martinez, Marina Cristine Masquas, Katlyn Alexzandrea Matthews, Anthony Edward Scott

Mattingly, Erin Paige

Maxfield, Sky Colisa

Maxwell, Meagan Renee

McBride, Aaron Wayne

McGuffin, Mary Bradley

Megehee, Shirley Louise

Megehee, William Sean

Merrell, Marleigh Jaye

Miller, Anna Mae

Miller, Brody Scott Glenn

Miller, Kale Donovan

Miller, Scott Alan

Mohawk, Jimmie Ray

Monk, Jessica Rita

Morgan, Avin Tyler

Morgan, Letitia Rhea

Morton, Rhianna Elizabeth

Motes, Christopher Cole

Myers, Rachel Johnnice

Neese, Branden Hunter

Newton, Colt Allen

Odell, Edna May Armstrong

Onzahwah, Theodora Marie

Panther Sr., Donald Eric

Panther, Dakota Eric

Parker, Queta Cara

Perryman, John Lewis

Perryman, Lillie D Blanchard

Peter, Terrance Nicholie

Petersen, Marsha Ann

Ponkilla, Brigette Nicole

Powell, David W

Ramirez, Antonio

Ramirez, Helen Marie

Rapos, Christal Nasebewa

Rathbun, Nicholis Lee

Ressler, Linda Kay

Rickard, Janice Renee

Rivas, Becky Marie

Roach, Tanya Emma

Roberts, Jeremiah Dean

Robison, Burtis Charles

Rock, Patricia Ann

Rolette, Robbin Louise

Rolette, Travis Anthony

Rudloff, Emma Leann

Salazar, Ellen Diesta

Salisbury, Alyssa Rose

Sanchez, Airez Pete

Sanchez, Itzel Itzury

Schulenberg, Justin Michael

Schulenberg, Tina Yvette

Scraper, Benjamin Alexander

Self, Braydon Wayne

Serena, Barbara Jean

Shaffer, Nicholas Keith

Shields, Darian Alexandrea

Shirey, Caeden Carlsen

Sloan, Michael Ray

Sloat, Jeromi Wayne

Sloat, Zaurhea Elayne

Smith, Shannon Dana

Spoon Jr., John Wesley

Spoon, Canaan Lee

Spoon, Christina Ann

Spoon, Preston Gabriel

Spoon, Steven Paul

Spybuck, Brandi Christine

Squire, Gwendale Lynn

Stacey, Nils Greg

Starr, Eric Glen

Starr, Tricia Suzanne

Stewart, Wanda Louise

Sullivan, Pamela Kay

Sultuska, George A

Surface, Ian Robert

Switch Jr., Douglas Vaughn

Switch Jr., Randy Carrol

Switch, Aaron Christopher

Switch, Valerie June

Tallchief, Bobby Eves

Tapia, Carlito Cruz

Taylor Jr., James Robert

Taylor, Amanda Mae Alice

Taylor, Gail Anne

Taylor, Shelly Bennie

Thapa, Blake Lee

Thorpe III, George

Thorpe Sr., Ronnie Allen

Thorpe, Derrick James

Thorpe, Patricia Ann

Thorpe, Taj Robert

Tiger, Aaron Dewayne

Tiger, Anthony John

Tiger, Attison Elaine

Tiger, Christy Danielle

Tiger, Cynthia Caylin

Tiger, John Charles

Tiger, Stormy Sky

Tolbert, Jaleigh Renee

Torbett, Lori Ann

Turner, Georgie Ann

Tyner, Dwight A.

Upman, Ronald David

Vaughn, Nathan Michael

Voyles, Danielle Rose

Walker, Randall Dean

Warrior Sr., Lucian Jay

Warrior, Necon Andrew

Warrior, Watasha Nichole

Wasley, Lewis Daniel

Watkins III, Irvin Lee

Watson, Aaron Wayne

Watson, Katrina Dawn

Whinery, Rachel Elaine

White, Cynthia Diane

White, David Leroy

White, Evan James

White, Keyle Marie

White, Nicholas Clay

Whittaker, Brantley Jai

Wicks, Raequan DeMario

Wilkerson, Amanda Carol

Wilkerson, Amy Marie

Williams, Matthew Lee

Williams, Amber Ann

Williams, Charles Scott

Williams, Darlene Kaye

Williams, Timothy J.

Wilson, Bridgette Nicole

Wilson, David Anthony

Wilson, Joseph Warren

Wilson, Tanya Ann

Wilson, Terry Wayne

Wilson-Ongaco, Michelle Marie

Wolf, Christian Seminole

Wolfe, Fanya Gayle

Wood, Darla Sue

Woody, Derek Wayne

Wright, Michael Roosevelt

Wright, Raven Roxanne

Wunderlin, Tyler Jay

Wyatt, William Thor

Yandell, Paisley Alexis

Yates, Kaitlin Cheyenne

irthday!! Happy Birthday!!

Happy 2nd Birthday

Bryleigh Marie Harjo!

Y BIRTH

Happy Birthday

Stormy Sky Tiger!!

Love, Dad

JUSTIN

SCHULENBERG!

MEM A & P

Mommy & Daddy

Love You!!

Rachell Whinery

From Mema and Papa

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Laurie Dreessen!

From Mom & Dad

Happy Birthday

Tina Schulenberg!

From Mom & Dad

Happy 8th Birthday

Stevi Mahri Johnson!!

Jennie Mohawk (Boots) Snake

Ms. Snake has reached the Golden Age of 90 years

young. She was surrounded by family as she celebrated

her birthday with cake and many presents.

Ms. Snake was born in 1922, and attended school at

Oklahoma State University. She is living proof that

while being diabetic you can live a long useful life as she

has been one for well over 30 years.

Love Steven Snake- Alta Jean Snake

VE YOU

❤Daddy

take over. If you continue to have questions about

the telephone and still have problems with getting

through, please let me know.

Before I close, I would like to take this time

to say thank you to all the tribal members who

use the clinics. We are always trying to find ways

to improve the programs and accept questions and

concerns. If you have problems, please let me know

or you can also talk to Marla in the Shawnee Clinic.

We look forward to serving the Shawnee people and

are always willing to listen to concerns.

Thank you,

Beverly Felton, MSN, RN Executive Director of

Health

Dizzy Days?

Health Program Update

Well, the cooler months are coming and it is

time to think about getting a flu shot. Both clinics

are setting up times for tribal members to come in

for a flu shot. Call the Shawnee Clinic at 878-4702

to schedule your shot or the Little Axe Clinic at

447-0300. We will also be giving flu shots during

General Council.

If you have been in the clinic lately, you may

have noticed eight portraits throughout the clinic.

These portraits are paintings of Shawnee leaders of

the past. These painting were donated to the clinic

from Treasurer Deere’s office. With the addition of

these portraits, the clinic feels more like a Shawnee

business. So I would like to offer a proposition to

all Shawnee Tribal members. I would like to start

putting pictures of all our Shawnee ancestors thro

ughout the clinic. If you have old pictures of your

family members and would like to share these

pictures, I would like to have copies. I would like

to hang pictures of our ancestors on the walls in

the clinic. If you would like to help me make the

clinic feel more like a Shawnee clinic, please bring

me copies of your family pictures. I will scan

the pictures on our copy machine and print these

pictures and I will have them framed. These pictures

will be hung throughout the building. Currently we

have two pictures of tribal members from years ago.

One picture I have was given to me by my dad and

it was taken in 1947 when my grandfather returned

from WW II. I have it framed and on display in the

case in the front lobby of the clinic. These are the

types of pictures I’d like to display in the clinic.

If you would also like to donate an item of

interest to the clinic, I would like to display these

in our case too. I have been approached many times

by people who want to know why we don’t have

anything in our display cases and I tell them I’m

waiting for people to give me things to put in here. I

want to thank Treasurer Deere, Charles and Wanda

Tiger, Briana Ponkilla, and many other tribal

members who have loaned items for our display

case, but I’d like to be able to put in more of our

artifacts or mementoes in the cases so that visitors

to our clinic can learn more about the tribe and our

history.

This month I am featuring the physical

therapy department. Toni Donaho is the physical

therapist. She comes from Norman and has worked

in private practice before coming to the tribe. Toni

started in June and her schedule quickly filled up.

She works 8 am to 5 pm every day and is currently

accepting new patients. Sandra Whitethunder is

the receptionist in the department and is helping

with the patients. Toni is teaching her how to

start patients on their session and this helps with

increasing patient care.

The other department that is working well is

the Diabetes and Wellness. We have two diabetes

educators, Jimmi Norris and Margaret Starkey.

Both of these ladies have many years of experience

teaching diabetes education and have been having

cooking classes in the clinic as a way to teach

diabetics how to cook food that will keep their blood

sugar low and teach ways to lower their blood sugar.

If you are a diabetic and have not yet been seen

by our diabetes educators, make an appointment to

visit with one of these ladies. Margaret also goes

to the Shawnee Clinic to see patients. You can call

the Shawnee Clinic to schedule a time to visit with

Margaret.

The health programs are working with many

other departments and programs within the tribal

system. The office of ICW needed a place to move

to that will allow them more space so the health

program allowed them to move into offices in

building 16, the old administration offices that are

on the south side of the clinic. They currently use

four of the offices in building 16 and have use of a

receptionist who takes calls for them and checks in

their clients. We are happy to have ICW in there to

keep Rhonda company.

We have been getting questions about our

telephone system and on some days, when you call

in, you get the auto-attendant instead of the live

person. When our operator is on another line with

a patient and she does not answer the phone after

a certain number of rings, the auto-attendant picks

up the call. The same is true if she leaves her desk

for a few minutes, which can happen if she has to

take a quick break or has to help a patient find their

way around, the auto -attendant picks up the call.

We are working on this problem We are training the

registration clerks to help with relieving Autumn at

the telephone so she can take her breaks and her

lunch time. Our operator works 7 am to 4 pm so we

have to have relief from 4-5 pm. When we are short

on staff, often the auto-attendant has to be activated

to take calls because we have no one to relieve the

operator. So please just bear with us for now, we

are getting more of our clerks trained to use the

telephone system so that the operator can have

her breaks and if she is ever out sick or needs to

have some time off, we will have someone who can

Are you dizzy? Feel unsteady or have ringing

in your ears? Do you have difficulty riding in the

backseat of a car? Is it difficult to walk a straight

line or balance on one foot? You may have a

vestibular problem. These symptoms can be

caused by an inner ear problem, pathology in the

neck, Menier’s Disease, labyrinthitis or benign

parosysmal positional vertigo.

More than 2 million people visit their physician

each year with the above complaints. 80% of

people with these symptoms are completely cured

with appropriate medication and physical therapy.

Treatment of neck dysfunction and balance disorders

is commonly treated with physical therapy.

Your body can be trained to improve your

static and dynamic balance. The Little Axe Health

care specialists can help you improve your visual

tracking, coordination and movement strategies.

We can also improve your neck problems.

The number one reason for fractures in the elderly

population is falls secondary to poor balance. Why

wait? Why suffer? An ounce of prevention is worth

a pound of cure.

Little Axe Health Center

-Toni Donahoo, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Participant call!! If you are AST 55 and older

residing in Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties

and have a fear of falling or a history of falling,

we would like to speak with you. The AST

Injury Prevention Program and the Public Health

Nursing Department are working with the Little

Axe Physical Therapy Department to conduct a

study to reduce elder falls and injury. We will be

offering balance assessments to participants as well

as physical therapy and tai chi exercise to improve

your balance, flexibility, and improve mobility.

Unintentional falls are the second leading cause

of unintentional deaths for Native American ages

55 and older, according to the Center for Disease

Control. The CDC reports the death rates for

Native American’s in the US have increased from

69.87% in 2000 to 76.48% in 2005. Unintentional

falls were a total of 81% of deaths of persons ages

65 and older. For those who are lucky enough not

to suffer a fatal injury during a fall, are likely to

become less able to get around, unable to live on

their own, and may suffer an early death. Elders are

important to the well-being and cultural strength

of our Native communities. The community needs

you so please give us a call at the Little Axe Clinic.

Sacha Almanza, AST Injury Prevention Program

Coordinator 405.447.0300 located in the Public

Health Nursing Department, ext. 7999.

Beef Tips

Noodles

Veggies

Roll

Crisp

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Chicken Breast

Wild Rice

Mixed Veggies

Bread

Peaches

Eggroll

Stir-fry Veggies

Rice

Banana w/Glaze

BBQ Sandwich

Coleslaw

Pickles n Onions

Chips

Mand. Oranges

Steak Fingers

Mashed Pot.

Gravy

Brussels Sprouts

Pineapple

Taco Casserole

Ranch Beans

Salsa

Applesauce

Stew

Cornbread

Onions

Cake

Hot Dog

Mac. Salad

Chips

Yogurt

TUESDAY

Hot Ham N Chez

Onion Rings

Fruit Cocktail

MONDAY

Smoked Sausage

Cabbage

Red Pot.

Bread/Pears

SUNDAY

Title VI

Attending

Food Show

Pinto Beans

w/Ham

Steak fries

Onions

Cornbread

Meatloaf

Green beans

Mashed Pot.

Gravy

Halloween Chili

Crackers

Eyeball Cupcakes

Chicken Pot Pie

Scalloped Pot.

Apricots

WEDNESDAY

Hamburger Steak

w/ gravy

Veggies

Tossed Salad*

Bread

Chicken Salad

Sandwich

Lett & Tom.

Chips

Fruit

Spaghetti

Meat sauce

Garlic Bread

Greenbeans

Tossed Salad*

Tamales

Spanish Rice

Refried Beans

Cinnamon Roll

THURSDAY

October 2012

Cereal

Boiled Egg

Sausage Links

General Council

10am LARC

SATURDAY

2% MILK SERVED DAILY

English Muffin

Eggs

Ham

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

French Toast

Sausage Patty

Fruit

FRIDAY

GOURD DANCE HONORING ALL NATIVE VETERANS/WARRIORS

November 10 th, 2012

Little Axe, OK (Thunder Bird Casino Facilities)

SPONSOR:…………………….. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELDERS COUNCIL

CO-HOST:……………………… COMANCHE LITTLE PONIES

INVITING

ALL VETERANS AND CURRENT WARRIORS (MEN AND WOMEN)

ALL GOURD DANCE CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

ALL TRIBAL COLOR GUARDS

SOME SPECIAL HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

MOST VETERAN DANCERS IN GROUP, ………………………………………………..PARTICIPATING

GROUP TRAVELING FURTHEREST DISTANCE……………………………………… TO LITTLE AXE

YOUNGEST DANCER CURRENTLY IN MILITARY………………………………………..……. ( MAN )

YOUNGEST DANCER CURRENTLY IN MILITARY………………………………………… ( WOMAN )

OLDEST VETERAN GOURD DANCER………………………………………………………………….. ( MAN )

OLDEST VETERAN GOURD DANCER……………………………………………………………. ( WOMAN )

(OTHER)………………………………………………………. INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND WARRIORS

STAFF

MASTER OF CEREMONIES………….…………………………….…………………………TBD

HEAD SINGER……………………………………………………………LEONARD COZAD, JR

HEAD DANCER ( MEN )……………………………………………………………………….TBD

HEAD DANCER ( WOMAN )…………………………………………………………………..TBD

SCHEDULE

1:00 PM TO 5:PM…………………………..GOURD DANCE AND HONORING ACTIVITIES

5:00PM —6:30PM ……………………..…..SUPPER BREAK ---PROVIDED BY AST ELDERS

6:30 –11:00 PM …………………………… GOURD DANCE AND HONORING ACTIVITIES

CRAFTS VENDER SPACE AVAILABLE–$ 50 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE- (REQUIRED)

FOR INFORMATION :

CONTACT:

DAN LITTLE AXE

PRES. AST. ELDERS

C---(405) 432-7952

O---(405)-329-5542

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.

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 - 405-2754030 ext. 195.

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 nonnative 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 non-native 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?

October 11, 2012

The AST ICW dept are

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

in need to foster homes.

Absentee Shawnee

Emergency homes, temporary

homes, it doesn’t matter. We

Tribal Complex

have made it a goal to get

Building 1

certify at least 5 homes to

be foster homes for the AST.

To make an

With obtaining more every

appointment

year from this point on. It

Call OILS at:

takes ONE TRIBE to care for

(405) 943-6457 or

ONE CHILD. As the great

1-800-658-1497

Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE

TWIG BREAKS BUT A

If anyone needs

BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS

assistance with a

STRONG.”

will before then, call

For more information about the same number to

being a foster home, please make arrangements

contact:

for an appointment

Indian Child Welfare

to meet with OILS

Department

attorney.

(405)275-4030.

Wills Clinic

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:

• magnesium

• calcium

• vitamins A, C, and E.

• potassium

• 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.

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**

Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health

Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health is now providing counseling services

in both Shawnee and Little Axe locations. We are taking new patients at this

time. Our facilities offer an array of services including but not limited to:

*Psychiatry- adult and child

*Intensive Outpatient Groups

*Domestic Violence Counseling

*Grief Counseling

*Substance Abuse Counseling

*Individual Therapy

*Group Counseling

*Bio Feedback

*Stress Reduction

*DUI Assessment

We welcome back Kristy Morrell – she is now located at the Little Axe

Clinic

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest staff:

Dr. Julia Irwin is a psychiatrist and has been providing services at the Little

Axe Clinic. She is available on every Thursday.

Dr. Peter Stanbro is a child psychiatrist and will is currently taking new

patients. He will be providing services every Thursday at our Little Axe

Clinic.

Monte Blake, LPC is one our newest clinician’s. He is located at our

Shawnee Clinic.

If in need of services call:

Shawnee: 405-878-4716

Little Axe: 405-447-0300

From the Cultural Preservation Department:

As a newly contracted member of the Cultural Preservation department, let me

begin by telling you how honored I am to serve the Absentee Shawnee Tribe as

Library Assistant. It is my hope that my diverse history in library services, education,

community arts outreach and information management will contribute significantly

to the already bright future of the Cultural Preservation Department. I look forward

to working with Joseph to build a solid program that will serve the educational and

information needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

In the following months we will be working to

• Expand our resources and prepare them for circulation in the community

• Establish a “Young Scholars and Artists in Residence” program

• Construct a “Friends of the Library” volunteer corps

• Develop an “Adult Literacy” program

• Begin a “Library to Go: Books on Wheels” delivery service

• Launch a “Living Histories” multimedia archives project

• Implement a summer youth program

• Create an “Autumn Arts Festival” to showcase our library

• And much, much more!

We have big dreams for the Absentee Shawnee Library! But with your support we

can make this vision a reality. I look forward to working with each of you to develop

a program that serves the needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and am confident

that, with a little hard work and perseverance, the Library program will flourish into

one of this community’s crowning achievements!

Josh Shawnee

Library Assistant

Cultural Preservation Department

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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1/4 cup orange juice

For crust:1. In a medium bowl, stir together crushed graham crackers and melted butter

until crackers are moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Cover

and chill while preparing filling.

Diabetes and

Wellness

Program

For filling:2. In a food processor or blender, combine the reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/4

cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the milk, the vanilla, and orange peel. Cover and process or

blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.

3. In a food processor or blender, combine fat-free cream cheese, pumpkin, remaining 1/4

cup sugar, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and the pumpkin pie spice. Cover and process or blend

until smooth.

4. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and

stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Stir 1 tablespoon of the gelatin mixture into the

white cream cheese mixture and the remaining gelatin mixture into the pumpkin mixture.

5. Pour pumpkin mixture over chilled crust in pan. Carefully pour white cream cheese

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2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 8 ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)

1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar*

1/2 cup fat-free milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

2 8 ounce packages fat-free cream cheese

1 15 ounce can pumpkin

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

1/4 cup orange juice

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Calories: 149

Protein: 9 g

Carbohydrate: 12g

Fat, total: 7g

Cholesterol: 23mg

Saturated fat: 4g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sodium: 331mg

Upcoming Events...

Education Opportunities



Learning to Control your Diabetes

Thursdays 2:00 pm– 4:00 pm

Little Axe Health Center

Diabetes and Wellness Program along

with OSU Extension presents Community

Nutrition Education Program

Fridays 2:00 pm

Little Health Center

For more information and to enroll Call the

number below

Diabet es and W ellness Program

Absentee Shanee Tribe Health Clinic

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

Fax: (405)701- 7984

15951 Little Axe Dr.

Norm an, OK 73026

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until crackers are moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Cover

and chill while preparing filling.

Welcome Nishant!

For filling:2. In a food processor or blender, combine the reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/4

cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the milk, the vanilla, and orange peel. Cover and process or

blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.

Welcome our new website developer Nishant Shrestha

(Shresh-tah) who started with us on September 5th.

Nishant is originally from Nepal and his wife, Jennifer,

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mixture into

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from

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mixture. Using

software

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a narrow, thin-bladed metal spatula

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Thursdays

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Little Axe Health Center

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3. In a food processor or blender, combine fat-free cream cheese, pumpkin, remaining 1/4

cup sugar, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and the pumpkin pie spice. Cover and process or blend

until smooth.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Calories: 149

Protein: 9 g

Carbohydrate: 12g

Fat, total: 7g

Cholesterol: 23mg

Saturated fat: 4g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sodium: 331mg



Diabetes and Wellness Program along

with OSU Extension presents Community

Nutrition Education Program

Fridays 2:00 pm

Little Health Center

For more information and to enroll Call the

number below

Diabetes and W ellness Program

Absentee Shanee Tribe Health Clinic

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

Fax: (405)701-7984

15951 Little Axe Dr.

Norman, OK 73026

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Summer 2012

The After School Program started tutoring students

on September 4, 2012, for the school term of 2012- 2013.

Students were excited to be back at Horse Shoe Bend,

we have our returning students from last year and a lot

of new students. The center averages 18 to 22 kids per

day, Monday through Thursday. I have 35 that enrolled,

but due to conflicting schedules with some families with

softball and football those students will be attending

when those sports are finished for the season. It has

been very busy for the first two weeks of tutoring. I have

the pleasure of recruiting three students from Oklahoma

Baptist University and one student from Seminole State

College also a retire Coach. Randall Watson and Stuart

Rolette and Elaine Brown are back for another year. I

really appreciate their dedication to the students at The

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program; they are an asset

to this new program that the Tribe has taken on for our

school children. We are in our second year of tutoring at

Horse Shoe Bend and I can see that it has made a big

impact in the attitude of our students that attend.

I’d like to introduce our new tutors:

CAITLIN WELLS Age: 19

Home town: Paoli, Oklahoma

College: Sophomore at Oklahoma

Baptist University

Involved with Student Ministries

and is the Chaplin for Theta Sigma

Chi, a social club on Campus

Has worked at Falls Creek Baptist

Conference Center for two

summers in the coffee shop.

Major: Family and Community

Services

Plans after college: to get married, be accepted into

Graduate School and get my masters in Counseling.

CAPTAIN SMITH

He has coached at Pleasant Grove

School in Shawnee for 23 years,

and he retired this past May, 2012.

Captain has inspired many young

students throughout his 23 years

of teaching and coaching.

JOHANNA KLEINSASSER Age: 19

Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Education: Sophomore at Oklahoma Baptist University

I am on the track and cross country team at OBU, a

Senator for Student Government Association, and

Parliamentarian for Pi Sigma Phi. I worked at Camp

Summit and Kohl’s this past summer. I am undecided

for my major and unsure what I plan to pursue after

graduation

I am very fortunate to have Captain

here at Horse Shoe Bend After

School; he has already made an impact with our students.

Captain is a Member of the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma.

He and his family reside in Earlsboro, Oklahoma.

Students are adjusting and they work hard each day

when they arrive at the Center. Our daily routine is as

follows: Students start arriving at 3:15 pm North Rock

Creek Bus arrives at 3:30 pm, each student signs in and

puts their school bag at their designated table. Students

LAUREN WOOD Age: 20

then walk or run one lap on the walking track around the

Hometown: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Center. When they finish walking or running a snack and

Major: Math

drink is given to them, they have a break until 4:00 pm. At

College: Sophomore at Oklahoma Baptist University

4:00 pm students come back into the building to start on

Involved in Cross Country and Track at OBU. I am also

homework.

involved in Pi Sigma Phi and worked at Falls Creek this

Ms. Lauren tutors Kindergarten Ms. Joanna tutors

past summer as a ropes course staff member.

First Grade Ms. Caitlin tutors Second Grade Ms. Gabriella

Plans for after college: Teaching and coaching basketball tutors Third Grade Mr. Stuart tutors Fourth Grade Mr.

or track.

Randall tutors Fifth Grade

Mr. Captain tutors Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade.

GABRIELLA PEREZ Age: 18

When we settle down into tutoring sessions, I try to

Hometown: Kellyville, Oklahoma

keep a limit of three students to a tutor. As the smaller

Major: Health-Science

grade tend to require more attention from tutor. Elaine

Education: Freshman at Seminole State College

and I tutors student (s) where we see that there is an over

I’m a Certified Phlebotomist Technician. I plan to transfer flow of students in a particular grade.

to Oklahoma University where I will study Sonography. I

If you know of any student in the Elementary or Middle

worked here this past summer.

and High School that needs help in homework please give

Plans after college: work as a Phlebotomist/Ultrasound me a call.

Technician

I would like to thank the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority for the purchase of the new refrigerator that was

donated to the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program; also for all the support they have given our program.

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program - Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

405 275-4030, Ext: 133 ~ 405 481-0397 Cell Number ~ edwinab@astribe.com

From the THPO Specialist...

I thought it would be beneficial to include in this month’s newsletter a little information on what the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO)

is and what we do. The Absentee-Shawnee Tribe THPO receives a THPO Grant to operate. This is a federally funded grant offered from the

National Park Services. The purpose of this funding is for tribes to take responsibilities on their own tribal lands according to Section 101(d) of

the National Historic Preservation Act (amended in 1992). As stated on the National Parks Service’s website, the responsibilities tribes can assume

are: “conducting archeological and cultural resource surveys, maintaining permanent inventories of historic and cultural properties, nominating

properties to the National Register of Historic Places, and reviewing Federal Agency undertakings pursuant to Section 106 of the Act.”

The AST THPO has very specific responsibilities since there are certain rules and regulations of the NHPA, Section 106, and the THPO Grant

that must be followed. These regulations are what make the THPO different from the Cultural Preservation Program. (More information on what

the Cultural Preservation Program does will be in the November newsletter).

The bulk of our work goes towards responding to Section 106 notifications, as mentioned briefly in the previous newsletter. In a single day

we can receive anywhere from five (5) to fifteen (15) or twenty (20) notifications. These notifications can come from agencies as close as the

City of Shawnee and all the way as far as the state of Kentucky, just to name a few. The next step would be to review these notifications and to

determine if the AST THPO has an interest in the specific project location. The review process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours

depending on the type of project. This process includes reading the notification letter to determine the project site location, looking this location up

on a database to determine if the AST have any historic properties within a

certain distance of the project, reading the archaeological assessment report

to make sure proper steps were insured, investigating any inconsistencies in

these materials, and finally writing a response letter to the specific agencies.

In a nutshell, what I do all day is review Section 106 notifications.

There is so much involved with THPO that cannot be explained in a

single brief article. We can, however, offer to answer any questions about

this program, the process, or any concerns you may have. We also are

planning several informational pamphlets about this program. If you have

any suggestions on what type of learning materials you would like to see

from the THPO office, please mention them. There are comment sheets

available in the Cultural Preservation Office that can be filled out to provide

us with your feedback.

Staci Hesler

THPO Specialist

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

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.

AST FITNESS

RESOURCE CENTER FITNESS

1970 156th Ave. N.E.

RESOURCE CENTER FITNESS

Norman,th OK 73026

1970 156 Ave. N.E.

The Absentee Shawne

like introduce the new

Program. This logo wa

Absentee Shawnee Tr

creating strong and he

Fitness Program woul

symbol of the strength

Shawnee people dem

healthier generation o

people. Each print is a

among the Absentee S

Norman, OK 73026

The AST Fitness Program would like to extend an invite to all tribal members looking to increase

their levels of physical activity and learn more about fitness and exercise. The AST Fitness Facility

at the Resource Center is fully equipped with state of the art treadmills, elliptical machines,

stationary cycles, dumbbells, isolation strength machines, and a cable machine. Our facility is also

equipped with freestanding striking bags, medicine balls, exercise balls, fitness mats, resistance

bands, BOSU balls, and other various exercise apparatus for your preferred workout. The AST

Fitness Program currently provides free fitness classes to all tribal members. Classes include:

Kickboxing, Circuit Training, Chair Exercise, Tai Chi, Boot camp, and Aerobic Fitness. The AST

Fitness Program is here to help you get started on increasing your levels of physical activity and

exercise. We invite you to come visit our fitness facility and see what our fitness program can

provide for you.

AST Fitness Facility Hours

Monday through Thursday

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday

6:00a.m.

a.m. –- 9:00

p.m.

6:00

9:00

p.m.

Saturday/Sunday

CLOSED

405-364-7298

Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!

Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Snacks!

Games and activities!

Field Trips!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Fitness Program would

like introduce the new logo of the AST Fitness Program.

This logo was designed to represent the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe and their perseverance in creating

strong and healthy tribal members. The AST Fitness

Program would like to use the logo as a symbol of the

strength and endurance the Absentee Shawnee people

demonstrate in developing a healthier generation

of Absentee Shawnee Tribal people. Each print is

a representation of the clans among the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe.

Location:

AST Complex Building 1

Date/Time:

Next Meeting will be October 27th at

10:00am. Meetings vary in length, but

usually last at least an hour.

Participants /Ages: 6th grade to 12th grade. The Youth Council

is open to all students in this grade range.

Transportation:

Parents will be responsible for bringing

and picking up their child.

What is it? :

The Youth Council is a way for students

from the surrounding AST communities

to work together and bring to light things

they need help with in their school. It is

also a way for students to work and learn

how they can create a difference for the

tribe and their own community. We

explore different prevention topics,

volunteer in the community, and also

explore further educational options.

Questions:

For Further questions please contact

Tresha Spoon at 275-4030 ext. 121, or

Blake Goodman at 364-7569.

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

RAFFLE

TICKETS

On sale for $5.00 each

Raffle item:

50” HiDef Flat Screen

Donated by

Thunderbird Entertainment

Center

Drawing to be held at the

AST Elders Veterans’ PowWow

November 10, 2012

Contact any AST Elder to purchase

your tickets.

AST COUNTRY

KITCHEN

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)

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.

The University of Oklahoma Health

Sciences Center Position Available

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

has a part-time Community Research Assistant (CRA)

position currently available. This individual will work

on a grant funded project through the Susan G. Komen

for the Cure Foundation which is a collaborative

project between various Oklahoma tribes pertaining to

Native American women and breast cancer. The CRA

will work in Shawnee and assist in research activities

such as administering surveys and informed consents;

participate in meetings, trainings, and community

events; assist in focus groups; and perform data

entry and recruit Native American women. The CRA

must have excellent interpersonal, collaborative and

organizational skills; ability to take initiative; flexible

and adaptable; good oral and written communication

skills; and must have reliable transportation. This

position does not have benefits. Salary is $9.09-$12.12/

hour or more depending on experience.

To ensure review of application, materials must be

submitted electronically via the website (jobs.ou.edu)

and look for requisition #14540.

For further information please contact Dr. Eleni

Tolma (405)271-2017 ext. 46757

Tribal Assault on

Painkiller Addiction

245,000? The approximate number of Oklahomans

above age 11 who abusing prescription painkillers for

nonmedical reasons in 2009. This identifies Oklahoma as

leading the nation in the addiction to painkillers as well

as related deaths. It is only fitting that the battle against

such addiction in "Native America" be led by tribal

owned clinics, Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services,

OKC and Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services,

Tulsa.

Generally speaking, prescription painkillers are

opiates. There are 16 Opioid Treatment Programs in

Oklahoma certified by the Federal agency SAMHSA

CSAT, including the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma

City. The importance of these OTPs revolves around

SAMHSA's findings that the Medication Assisted

Treatment is 70-75% effective with opiate addiction,

while traditional substance abuse treatment is 6-10%

effective. This 8-9 times more effective treatment can

often skip inpatient detox, avoiding the expense, time off

from work and away from family, and the waiting list to

get admitted.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Native

Americans have roughly three times the prevalence rate

of painkiller addiction and related deaths than other

minorities like Blacks or Hispanics. "Tribes lead the

assault against this epidemic in Native America," remarks

Dan Cross referring to the state of Oklahoma. Cross is

the Executive Director, Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Services. “These tribal programs accept Medicaid but

all CDIB card carrying Indians will be treated at our

clinic without regard for ability to pay. If an Indian needs

help, regardless if they can pay, we will treat them.” Call

ASCS in OKC at 405-672-3033 or Keetoowah Cherokee

Treatment Services in Tulsa at 918-835-3017 or go to

ascs-okc.com for more information.

Native people are among the most affected by this

epidemic addiction but tribes are also leading the way

in addressing the problem. This is the first in a series of

articles on prescription painkiller addiction in Native

America.

Painkiller Addiction:

Targets Indians

Sara was first molested at age 10 years old by a family

member. At age 27 she was raped by her sister’s live-in

boyfriend with whom she also lived. She has had two

significant relationships before the one she lives with

now, both she left due to domestic violence. Her current

relationship, she reports, is safe and she is coming to get

help for her prescription painkiller addiction.

Sara is a fictitious person representative of several

clients at Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services –

OKC. While many clients are simply people who got

hooked on opiates accidentally while recovering from

surgeries or injuries, a large number are like Sara who

find painkillers soothe something deeper inside.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Native

Americans have roughly three times the prevalence

rate of painkiller addiction and related deaths than

other minorities like Blacks or Hispanics. That begs

the question why? The answer may lay in the way that

prescription painkillers works and the history and culture

of American Indians.

Painkillers are opioids, analgesics used for the relief

of pain. They work by numbing the pain receptors of the

brain. Coming off the drugs results in a hypersensitivity

causing an enhanced perception of pain, both physical

and emotional. This, in turn, creates a greater need for the

drug. When pain is treated long term it understandably

creates dependency. The presence of physical or

emotional makes the individual particularly vulnerable

to such an addiction.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration’s Native American Center for Excellence

has identified Inter-Generational or Historic Trauma as a

major source for American Indian cultural pain, a shared

trauma related to a traumatic shared history. The White

Bison AIAN recovery community has connected this

trauma with the prevalence of substance abuse among

Natives.

The National Native Children’s Trauma Center,

University of Montana, states, “Native American youth

are at a greater risk of trauma, depression, and PTSD

as a result of grief and exposure to violence. Most

Native children possess strong resilience and do not

develop traumatic stress symptoms. However, some

need additional care.” NNCTC goes onto state that left

untreated this trauma results in many disorders, including

a high risk for substance abuse and adult dependency.

“Tribes recognize this historical vulnerability

and lead the assault against this epidemic in Native

America,” remarks Dan Cross, Executive Director,

Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services. “These tribal

programs accept Medicaid but all CDIB card carrying

Indians will be treated at our clinic without regard for

ability to pay. If an Indian needs help, regardless if they

can pay, we will treat them.” Call ASCS in OKC at 405672-3033 or Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services in

Tulsa at 918-835-3017 or go to ascs-okc.com for more

information.

Painkiller Addiction:

The Ambush

Sam is a desperate man these days. Things were

not always this way as he was an excellent student and

athlete in high school, sustaining a back injury in football

his senior year. He graduated technical school and was

a valued employee at the local plant until he severely

injured his back on the job.

His doctor prescribed opiate painkillers to curb the

excruciating pain. At first, they took some getting used

to but, as the doctor advised, he did get used to them and

they did offer the relief he needed. But then he started

needing more and more and, finally, the doctor cut him

off telling him he was addicted and “med-seeking.”

In November 2011 the Centers for Disease Control

announced that prescription painkiller addiction was

a national epidemic. Oklahoma leads the nation in that

addiction and related deaths and that prevalence is very

high among Native Americans.

In response, the Obama Administration generated

a plan to address the issue, Epidemic: Responding

to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis. The

President’s plan almost exclusively deals with shutting

down the supply of these drugs for illicit use. Almost

nothing is planned for addressing the demand for these

drugs, and what is addressed is prevention. No plan

addresses the SAMHSA’s estimated 245,000 painkiller

abusers in Oklahoma, many of whom are Indians.

Like Sam, these are often people who often

accidentally got hooked but found opiate addiction is

very powerful. Traditional treatment has proven to be

only 6-10% effective, according to SAMHSA. It begins

with inpatient detox, which often has a long waiting list

and disrupts home life and employment. By shutting

down supply, which is a good thing, we set up a situation

where people become very sick and desperate – and in

Oklahoma, we are talking about a massive number of

people.

“This starts a foreseeable progression of life events,”

remarks Dan Cross, Executive Director, Absentee

Shawnee Counseling Services - OKC. “People lose

jobs, lose homes because they can’t pay rent. Families

break up and Child Welfare steps in. Crime becomes a

necessary option for people who would have never done

those things before. Health care utilization goes way up,

as does the need for social services. A plan that shuts

down illicit prescription opiate supply, in the face of this

much addiction, without addressing the addiction, will

lead to huge social problems. Tribal communities need

to plan a response, now.”

Cross continues, “Our tribal programs uses a highly

effective SAMHSA evidence-based best practices that

are 70-75% effective and skip inpatient detox. There

is no wait and we don’t disrupt your job or home life.

We accept Medicaid but all CDIB card carrying Indians

will be treated at our clinic without regard for ability to

pay. If an Indian needs help, regardless if they can pay,

we will treat them.” Call ASCS in OKC at 405-6723033 or Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services in

Tulsa at 918-835-3017 or go to ascs-okc.com for more

information.

Painkiller Addiction:

A Community Response

Nowhere is the national epidemic of painkiller

addiction greater than in Native America. Oklahoma

leads the nation in that addiction and related deaths, and

that prevalence is very high among Native Americans.

While the Federal and State governments have taken

effective measures to curb the illicit supply of these

drugs, no plan addresses the SAMHSA’s estimated

245,000 painkiller abusers in Oklahoma, many of whom

are Indians.

Tribal communities need to step up to the plate

to address this critical issue before “a foreseeable

progression of life events begins for a massive number

of people,” remarks Dan Cross, Executive Director,

Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services - OKC. “People

will lose jobs, lose homes because they can’t pay rent.

Families break up and Child Welfare steps in. Crime

becomes a necessary option for people who would have

never done those things before. Health care utilization

goes way up, as does the need for social services. .. Tribal

communities need to plan a response - now.”

This summer Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Services hosted the first forum on painkiller addiction

in the state. Fifteen tribes were represented as well as

the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Epidemiology

Center , the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic and other

agencies. Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and

Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Terri White,

Opioid Treatment Authority Ray Caesar, and Cross,

were speakers and a Tribal Community Response Guide

was distributed. The concensus was that an effective

response to this crisis must be channeled in the most

effective manner to avoid the massive destruction of

this tsunami of addiction. A copy of this guide can be

obtained at ascs-okc.com.

Traditional treatment has proven to be only 6-10%

effective, according to SAMHSA. It begins with

inpatient detox, which often has a long waiting list

and disrupts home life and employment. “Our tribal

programs use a highly effective SAMHSA evidencebased best practices that are 70-75% effective and skip

inpatient detox,” notes Cross. “There is no wait and we

don’t disrupt your job or home life. We accept Medicaid

but all CDIB card carrying Indians will be treated at our

clinic without regard for ability to pay. If an Indian needs

help, regardless if they can pay, we will treat them.” Call

ASCS in OKC at 405-672-3033 or Keetoowah Cherokee

Treatment Services in Tulsa at 918-835-3017 or go to

ascs-okc.com for more information.

Contacts: Dan Cross, Executive Director, ASCS,

danb.cross@gmail.com, 405-672-3033, C:918-260-1096

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ELDERS

PRESENT

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

WEEKEND

Saturday - Sunday

December 8 - 9

8 am - 5 pm

OPEN TO PUBLIC

ALL CRAFT

VENDORS WELCOME

NO FOOD VENDORS

*Booth spaces (taBles) are going fast

To reserve booth space call

Wanda Tiger 405-706-2357

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BEA

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Resource Center Bldg

1970 156th Ave. NE (Peebly Rd.)

Norman (Little Axe), OK

3/4 mile north on 156th Ave.

(AKA Peebly Rd.) of Thunderbird Casino

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T E M S : O N E O F A K I N DS

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BY L O C A L C R A F T E R S - A R T I S T

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AM E R I CAN

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I N GS - B R A C E L E TS - N E C K L A C E

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X A C T LY W H AT YO U ’ R E LO O K I

FO R

CONCESSION TOO - AST ELDERS

TASTE NATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE

CORN SOUP, HOMINY SOUP, GRAPE DUMPLINGS, CORN FRITTERS,

AND (of course) FRY BREAD

One table w/two chairs and/or set up fee: $10.00

Payable only to Wanda Tiger upon arrival - your table/booth space will then be assigned.

Note: Get going on your talented skills/crafts and come make yourself some Christmas money!

NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON PREMISES - AST ELDERS NOT LIABLE NOR

RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES, THEFT OR ACCIDENTS

Title IV News

October 3, The Title VI Staff will be attending a Food Show in Fort Smith, AR.

There will be no serving lunch at the sites or deliveries. We will be providing the

home-bound with a sack lunch on October 2.

October 20

GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING 10 am at the Little Axe

Resource Center.

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact us at 275-4030

Ext. 169, 149 or 180.

Recipe for Halloween Chili

Best made during

the last phase

of the moon,

if that is not

possible just

do the best

you can in

a softly

lit

kitchen

after

dark.

Brown the gizzards in an

iron cauldron over a fire

made from the siding off

of a haunted house add

chopped eye of Cyclops and

simmer until the pieces of eye

become translucent again.

Add blood of bat, and soft

shelled beetles, bring to a

slow bubbling boil. At this

time add the common

weed, maggots, toenails,

sumac, grubs, hemlock,

eye of newt and the

pureed wasp.

As it cooks you may

want to adjust the

1 ¼ lbs. ground goblin gizzards

1 med. Eye of Cyclops

consistency

with

15 oz can soft shelled beetles

pond water. Y o u

28 oz can blood of bat

can tell it is done

1/8 tsp. pureed wasp

when the eye of

¼ tsp. common dried weed

newt swells and

1 dash of Red-tailed hawk toenails

the vertical tan

2 tsp. ground sumac blossom

1 tsp. hemlock

colored cat’s eye

½ c fresh grubs

appears on one

1 tbsp. dried maggots

side.

Water from a stagnant pond

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DEPARTMENT

Healthy Tailgating 101

Football season is here and with that comes tailgating and lots of eating.

There are healthy and delicious alternatives to the typical tailgate menu.

This year, tailgate smarter by checking out these healthy ideas and

recipes for the next big game.

If you usually serve:

Try this instead:

Nachos

Baked Chips and Salsa

Salsa is actually really good for you especially if you make it yourself with

fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers.

Chicken Wings

Marinated Grilled Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken can be marinated in advance and will cook quickly when thrown on a hot grill.

Lil’ Smokies

Turkey Meatballs

Here’s a good low sugar recipe that can be used as a BBQ sauce substitute for turkey meatballs:

12 oz jar sugar free grape jelly and 12 oz bottle chili sauce. Mix it up, cover meatballs and heat through.

(Works great in a slow cooker!)

Take-out Pizza

Vegetable Pizza

Make your own, or at the least when ordering, order thin whole wheat crust

covered in your favorite fresh veggies.

Potato Salad

Grilled Veggies

Fill up on as many grilled veggies as you want. Drizzle some olive oil on them after they come off the grill.

Queso

Hummus and Whole Wheat Pita

Hummus is filled with fiber, protein and healthy fats. It comes in different flavors and is a crowd-pleaser.

Victim Advocacy

Assist victims by offering educational classes that focus on the dynamics of

domestic violence and sexual assault, stalking and dating/violence. Each

victim is helped with emotional support and resources both from Tribal programs and local community programs.

Court Advocacy

Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well

as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.

Housing and Utility Assistance

Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating

violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to

either receive housing or utility assistance.

Transitional Housing

The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence. Participants have up to two years to obtain education and job skills

needed to begin a new life. Services include case management, counseling,

and transportation. There area four homes all equipped with furniture and

basic household items.

Referral Assistance

Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of

additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.

Sexual Assault Advocacy

The AST DV Sexual Assault Program is on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to sexual assault

survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The

Program also serves as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals.

Shelter Placement Assistance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing.

Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available.

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 2754030.

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THIS OCTOBER 2012

WITH THE

Show Your Colors

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

To serve as an appetizer or dessert, set out fruit or veggie trays that show off your school spirit!

Fruit Trays

OU – Crimson/Cream

Crimson / strawberries, apple slices,

watermelon, cherries, raspberries, cranberries,

red grapes

Cream / honeydew melon, pears, low-fat

yogurt dip

OSU – Orange/Black/White

Orange / orange slices, cantaloupe,

mangos, apricots

Black / blackberries, purple grapes

White / honeydew melon, pears,

low-fat yogurt dip

Veggie Trays

OU – Crimson/Cream

OSU – Orange/Black/White

Crimson / red peppers, radishes, red onion,

Cream / cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, low-

Orange / carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes

Black / black olives, black beans

White / cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, low-

fat veggie dip

red potato slices, tomatoes

Come up with your own ideas that fit your school colors!

FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Week of October 1st – 5th

KICK OFF

October 1st – Balloon Release & Walk; Pickles and Popcorn 2:00 pm at

the AST Shawnee Tribal Complex

October 2nd – Balloon Release & Walk; Pickles and Popcorn 2:00 pm

at the Little Axe Health Center

Week of October 8

– 12

SPRIT WEEK

Monday – Crazy Hat Day Tuesday – Favorite Team Spirit Day

Wednesday – Crazy Hair Day Thursday – Crazy Sock Day

Friday – Wear Purple Day

Week of October 15th – 19th

TRIVIA WEEK

Easy Recipes

Week of October 22nd – 26th

Sweetly Spiced Yogurt Dip

Basic Veggie Dip

1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

sprinkle of brown sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp honey

1 16 oz container fat-free cottage cheese

1 pkg ranch dressing mix

Combine, whisk and chill for 1-2 hours and

serve with sliced fruit.

GAME WEEK

Flag football games at Noon each day

Friday – Championship Game & Tailgate Party w/lunch

Put cottage cheese in blender and blend

until completely smooth. Pour into a

bowl. Add pack of ranch mix. Cover, and

refrigerate overnight so the powder has

time to dissolve.

(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

return service

requested

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,

“Leader Dance” circa 1908-1910

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Little Axe Dental

(405) 307-9704

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

OEH/OEP

(405) 214-4235

Fax: (405)-878-4701

AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

1-800-259-LUCK

AST Tribal Grocery &

SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668

AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220

AST Smokeshop in

Harrah

(405) 454-0055

ASEDA

(405) 878-6782

Fax: (405) 878-4542

Tribal Complex

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Little Axe Resource Center

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

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

Douglas Megehee ........................................

MUSIC

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

Treasurer Kathy Deere ................. 118

Eddie Brokeshoulder ........................ 148

Representative Jeff Gibson ........... 202

Rick Short ...................................... 158

ATTORNEY

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

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

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

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

COURT

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120

Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139

FINANCE

Belinda Collins (Controller) ..................... 162

Jennifer Hernandez (Budget Analyst) ...... 213

Genevieve Foster (Asst. Cont.) ................. 161

Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.) ................. 159

Teresa Gile (Admin. Asst.) ........................ 115

Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143

Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144

Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110

Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II).............. 175

David Deer ............................................. 151

Arlene Herrera ...................................... 129

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Linda Zientek ........................................ 168

Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156

Deborah Davis (Domestic Violence) .... 113

Jackie Denny ......................................... 108

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv)...... 206

Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ..................................... 150

EDUCATION

Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec. ......... 193

Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Joseph Blanchard (Director )................... 203

Staci Hesler (THPO).................................199

Ester Lowden (Gift Shop) .................... 152

Gift Shop ................................................ 122

ASEDA

Adam Proctor ........................................ 181

UPDATED: MAY 11, 2012

PAGING ZONES

ALL PAGE ...............................................70

Finance page.............................................71

Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432

Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270

Shawnee Casino .................... 405-273-2679

Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668

(Kenny Jones, Roger Anderson,

Cecilia Flores, Dennis Burks )

OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

(Sherman Tiger)

AST Housing ................................. 273-1050

Media ............................................ 598-1279

(Lora Beeler, Lauren May, Rick Short)

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202

ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782

AST Campus ................................ 275-4030

Toll Free ........................ 1-800-256-3341

Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372

Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633

Shawnee Clinic

Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850

Pharmacy...................................... 878-5859

Toll free.......................... 1-866-742-4977

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Jared Duroy)

HEALTH PROGRAMS

Behavioral Health ........................ 878-4716

Community Health (Bldg 17) ........ 878-5850

Alternate No. .............. 395-0593 / 395-9006

Contract Health (Bldg 16) .............. 878-4702

Toll free.......................... 1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300

After hours .............................. 447-0498

Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704

Diabetes ........................................ 360-0698

Pharmacy...................................... 292-9530

Resource Center........................... 364-7298

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Receptionist (Wannetta Battise) .................101

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. .................................109

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ..................................185

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211

Treas. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................119

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191

Finance Conference Rm ........................171

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169

Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................180

Donna Butler ..........................................149

Robert Schoolfield .................................149

Ted Watson ............................................149

Frank Young ..........................................149

TERO

Randy Edge (Dir.) ..................................135

Bridgette Wilson ....................................163

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE .COM

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

REALTY

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

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

Joseph Blanchard.................................. 127

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

Glenna Jones ......................................... 145

Greg Mendiaz ........................................ 174

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

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

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

(helpdesk) ..................................................... 207

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

Fax(MIS)................................ 405-395-0569

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

(Financial Consultant)

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE

Margaret Ellis ....................................... 193

JR Wind ................................................. 166

Sena Yesslith (ICW) ............................. 114

Secretary Teri Reed ....................... 104

Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186

Larry Buckley (Enrollment).............. 107

Darrell Larney (Enrollment)............. 103

Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 133

HORSE SHOE BEND

(After School Program Director)

HUMAN RESOURCES

Lisa Brownell (HR Director) ............... 131

Elizabeth Clark .................................... 170

HR ......................................................... 111

Governor George Blanchard ........ 188

Lyndale Waller .............................. 187

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS

Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341

Absentee Shawnee Tribe - Shawnee Department Extensions

Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson............ 132

Andy Warrior ................................ 189

Mary Billy....................................... 146

Clarice Murdock (Self Gov. Spec.) .... 205

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treas.

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