# August 2010

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## Record

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- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

August 2010

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

George Blanchard
Governor

Isaac Gibson
Lt.Governor

GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Greetings to all Tribal members,

I

want to take this opportunity to give
a hearty welcome to the newly elected
Executive Committee members Isaac
Gibson, Kathy Deere, and Jeff Gibson to
their leadership positions for our Tribe.
I really appreciate the new ideas this
group has brought to our meetings sense
my main interest is moving the Tribe
forward economically and culturally
and providing more and better services
to you, the Tribal members. All three
are presenting some very good ideas in
these areas, and I look forward to a very
productive year for the Tribe.
During the May disaster the employees
of this Tribe really went above and beyond to assist our Tribal members in the
clean up and providing meals to those
in need of help. Their extraordinary
efforts were mirrored by several Tribal
members who volunteered countless
hours to the operation and made it all
possible. Thanks to you all.
At the present time, we are awaiting the
decision of officials in Washington D.C.
regarding the probate hearings involving the CPN’s. As soon as a decision is
heard, we will meet with everyone to
notify you of the decision.
There is an attempt to form a Committee
in the Johnson Community to get development of the area started. A feasibility
study would be required before
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Michelle Lopez
Secretary

Kathy Deere
Treasurer

the commitment of Tribal dollars to any
area. If there is a need for a convenience
store in the area we will certainly be the
first to try and find a vendor, or develop
a Tribal store.
In closing, some of our relatives are
not feeling as well as they should. My
thoughts and prayers will be with them
every day at all times.
Thank you,
George Blanchard,
Governor

Lt. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

I

would like to thank everyone that
supported the new administration in the
recent election. As I have only been on
duty for a month, this report will be limited. We have had several meetings with
Donnie Smith, Fiduciary Trust Officer,
Southern Plains Region. When I came
on board I found out immediately that
the Master Decision Maker for Indian
Probates has made nine (9) recommendations to date, that Native American’s
owning less than 5% interest in AST
trust land that pass away without a will,
be ceded back to the Citizen Potawatomi. We are corresponding with the Office of Special Trustee, former Lieutenant Governor Little Axe and Governor
Blanchard made a trip to Washington,

Jeffrey Gibson
Representative

D.C. to speak with Assistant Secretary
of Indian Affairs, Larry Echo Hawk
in trying to stop this. The Executive
Committee are all united in this effort.
There will be meetings held with information regarding what you can do as
individual tribal members to stop OUR
land from going to the Potawatomi.
Please watch the tribal newsletter for
meeting dates and information.
We are also working on putting together a current transportation improvement plan. Under the organizational
chart that was adopted when I took
office, I have over sight of the self
governance compacts (BIA and IHS).
If you have questions regarding these
programs or any other tribally related
issues, please let me know. I will try
to assist in anyway I can.
I am looking forward to the upcoming
two years. We have some challenges
on our hands and I plan to meet them
head on. Once again, thank you for
your support and I look forward to
working for you as Lieutenant Governor.
Respectfully
/s/
Isaac Gibson, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor

August 2010

SECRETARY’S REPORT

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ello Tribal members.
Well it’s been a slow couple of weeks
around here with the new officials getting to know their programs, coworkers
and settling in their offices of choice.
Hopefully we will get on track and
move onward. I look forward to work
with the new officials and hope we can
move this tribe into the next generation
of Economic Development.
I would like to update everyone on the
lowering of the Blood quantum. We the
EC passed the resolution on March 17,
2010 to lower the blood quantum to one
eight, and then I proceeded to calling
the BIA on what the next step would be
for the referendum election and finally
received a call back on July 1, 2010 on
how to proceed. I was to send a copy of
resolution and a letter of intent to the
Regional Director Mr. Deerinwater at
the Anadarko office and that he would
delegate it out to one of the Directors.
Well as of July 13, 2010 we are still
waiting on this to happen and for them
to get back in touch with my office. I
have left numerous voice messages to no
prevail. So as soon as I hear something I
will update you on the progress.
I am currently a volunteer in the AARP
program and would like to update the
members of our tribe about some of the
Legislative Priorities that have been
currently passed.
HB 2776 Effective November 1, 2010:
Lists information that is in the public’s
best interest to know when the caretaker
of a vulnerable adult has been charged
with causing death or near death, including circumstances of the investigation.
HB 2733 was vetoed by Governor and
the language was added in HB 1964,
which was approved, and it went into
effect on July 1, 2010. This language
makes it easier for relatives to petition
and acquire guardianship for minors
and establishes a judicial procedure for
custody by a relative after a parent has
abandoned the child.
SB 1289 Effective November 1, 2010:

August 2010

Amends current law to provide that any
person who has pled guilty or no contest
to, or received a deferred sentence, for a
variety of offenses cannot be hired as a
nurse aide by a long-term care facility or
home health/home care agency.
These are just a few of the Bills that
will go in effect this year and there is
many more to come for Senior Nutrition
Program Funding, Grand parenting and
Long-term Care. Will keep you updated.
There are a couple of other ideas that
the state has to raise revenue by $180
million and they include: expanding
the state’s vehicle insurance verification
program by using cameras mounted
on state highways to record and ticket
motorists driving without insurance;
develop a procedure to collect sales tax
on internet and catalog sales not currently being collected; a new 1 percent
fee insurance companies will pay on
health care claims, which is expected
to generate $78 million and should be
matched 3-1 with federal funds to be
used to stabilize the state’s Medicaid
program. So keep an eye out
Well I hope to have more to talk about on
the Tribal side of news in next month’s
issue.
Thank you Secretary Lopez

TREASURER’S REPORT
Greetings Tribal Members,

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irst of all, I want to thank you all
for your vote of confidence in electing
me as your Tribal Treasurer! Appreciate the calls, emails, and support you
have all shown me! NIAWA, Elders for
their delicious meal they prepared for
the “Swearing-In Ceremony”.
Secondly, I extend my congratulations
to the other newly elected officials,
Isaac Gibson, Jr., Lt. Governor and
Jeff Gibson, Representative. All of
us are committed to work together for
the development and enhancement of
our tribal programs and services for

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members.
Our commitment is to work towards
making our Tribe known as a trendsetter
once again!
Thirdly, I’m giving you an update of
my first couple of weeks in the office
of Treasurer. I’m finishing up my last
few weeks at my current job, so I have
been part time here at the Tribal complex
and part time at my other job. Moved
into Governor’s Bldg on the east end;
we have had a special meeting on two
resolutions, (See Resolutions Passed); a
get acquainted meeting with the Finance
Department; Employees Committee’s
Recognition lunch; Pictures taken for
complex, newsletter, and website; All
Nations Bank; Shareholders’ Representative Quarterly with Li Si Nwi Health,
Inc and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal
Health Authority, Inc; Luncheon meeting with Attorney General Office Staff;
Office of Special Trustee concerning
probate court cases; and numerous informal meetings between staff and EC
members.
Lastly, Financial Audit for 2009 is
ready and if you want a copy, please
give me a call. As of December 31,
2009, net assets for the governmental
activities and business-type activities
increased $781,164. Tribe, as a whole,
improved its financial condition from
the prior year. The finance department
deserves a big “Thank You” from us all
in their commitment and diligent manner they have shown in making sure our
processes for tracking and transacting
purposes are kept up to date. Keep up
the excellent work! It takes all of us
working together to make sure we get
our documentation submitted to finance
in a timely manner to get things done!
My office is open door policy, so drop
by and say hello or call me at 275-4030
Ext. 118 and email is kdeere@astribe.
com Thanks and Blessings to all.
Treasurer Deere

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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100%
$1,203,313.94
$228,793.34
$132,485.50
$262,686.85
$310,767.14

August 2010

NOTE:

$190,170.75
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $78,410.36

0.15%
$1,770.00
$110.00
$230.00
$135.00
$795.00

$282.50

$217.50

$1,201,543.94
$228,683.34
$132,255.50
$262,551.85
$310,549.64

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

77.86%

Miscellaneous

The Bond Financing closed May 27,
2010 so the funding for the new health
clinic is complete. With this completion
there is a need for the accounting for the
Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Clinic (formerly

$189,888.25

Thank you,
Belinda Collins, Controller

TOTAL TAXES $77,615.36

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.

Sales (6%)
$6,427.61
$6,733.05
$7,875.54
$8,710.79
$105.09
$19,706.89
$49,558.97
4.12%
Gaming % of free cash $51,581.00
$144,551.00
$266,645.00
$205,410.00
$100,000.00
$168,710.00
$936,897.00
Employee (1%) $10,591.43
$8,094.39
$7,956.42
$13,023.30
$4,585.09
$9,014.19
$53,264.82
4.43%
Severance (8%) $1,337.71
$1,422.00
$3,983.15
$3,993.27
$686.39
$3,256.59
$14,679.11
1.22%
Motor Vehicle
$7,677.61
$13,795.32
$13,902.50
$12,220.72
$8,255.01
$12,245.73
$68,096.89
5.66%
Tobacco Refund $0.00 $15,292.49
$10,187.03
$19,193.77
$18,623.92
$15,749.94
$79,047.15
6.57%

The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2011 is
in final stages with a final review and
completion of an audited trial balance to
accompany the proposal. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping be
caught up and continues to stay caught
up so that audits go smoothly so that
Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as
well. Audits affect the ability to submit
indirect cost proposals which affects
grants. The Indirect Cost proposal target
date is due June 30, 2010 and we should
be able to submit the completed proposal
by July 17, 2010.

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 the 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. Now that we are caught up, we
are dedicated to continue our efforts in
this direction.

% OF
JUNE

Our 2009 Audit is complete which
includes the MD&A (Management
Discussion and Analysis) and has been
submitted to the Federal reporting offices. The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2009 Audit;
which is a brief review and explanation
of the Audit. Accounting continues to
stay caught up and Financials are being
completed Quarterly and being reported
to the Department of Interior – June 30,
2010 2nd Quarter 2010 reports will be
submitted as soon as the June books are
closed and by July 31, 2010 at the latest.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance
Department has a very hard working
group of people and it is an honor to
work with them and at the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe. We are all very excited
to welcome the Tribe’s new Treasurer,
Kathy Deere to the Executive Committee and we are very anxious to work
with Ms. Deere as we believe she
brings strong values and governmental
knowledge to the Tribe. The Finance
department welcomes the Tribe’s new
Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson and Representative Jeff Gibson as well. Welcome
to the Tribe, Treasurer Kathy Deere, Lt.
Governor Isaac Gibson, and Representative Jeff Gibson.

JANUARY

he Finance office continues in keeping the day to day activities flowing
efficiently and effectively 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. Thanks to the Executive
Committee and all the programs for
their support and understanding in the
Finance Department’s continued efforts
to stay caught up.

TAX
CATEGORY

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the Little Axe Clinic) to have its own
financial reports. The Finance department is working diligently to make that
necessary change and rolling into August, we continue to work on this new
set of books.

FY-2010
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 6/30/2010)
YEAR-TO-DATE
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL MAY

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 2010

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Tribal Members

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hope everyone is inside and out of the hot weather. If you are working in the heat make sure you are drinking plenty of liquids. I want to thank everyone that supported me in this past Election. It has been nothing but
pure joy being able to work beside the other Executive Committee members and I know it’s too early to say,
but I’m very optimistic that we will move this Tribe in a different direction. So far, I have had some real good
meetings with the directors that are over the programs under me. I intend on meeting with everyone on campus,
because I believe that it just doesn’t take 1 or 5 people to make the tribe successful it takes all the employees!
Next month I will have more time to update you on all the events that are happening within the tribe. I would
like to thank the Employee Committee for welcoming in the newly elected Executive Committee Members with
a meet and greet luncheon, that was served at lunch time and the turnout for the event was very encouraging and
promising. So once again NE-YI-WA! For your support. I look forward to what the future brings to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe!
Representative Jeff Gibson

OFFICIAL ELECTION
RESULTS
FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION

The current Election Commission is as follows:

Sabrina Little Axe
Augustine Johnson
Meredith Wahpekeche
Shirley Adkins
Mary Birdtail
Tina Ciulla
JoAnn Walker

August 2010

Election Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner
Election Secretary
Commission member #1
Commission member #2
Alternate
Alternate

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OFFICIAL ELECTION
RESULTS

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August 2010

IS YOUR NAME LISTED BELOW? If so call the Office of the Special Trustee for American
Indians, Trust Beneficiary Call Center’s Toll Free Number is 1-888-678-6836 of Office of the
Special Trustee for American Indians (OST), Southern Plains Regional Office 405-247-1505.
Once OST verifies the information provided by the IIM Beneficiary OST will update their account. In most cases OST is holding funds in the trust beneficiaries IIM account that is derived
from ownership in trust lands.
SOUTHERN PLAINS REGION

NAME

TRIBE

ADDIS, WILLIAM F
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
ADKINS, SHIRLEY R. (JOHNSON)
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
ALFORD, GEORGE W
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
ANDERSON, JEFFREY E
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BALLARD, JAMES W
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BATEMAN, ALBERTA D
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BISHOP, RICHARD P
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BLANCHARD, AMY L
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BLANCHARD, BURTIS C
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BLANCHARD, MARK L
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BOATMAN, JOSHUA P
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BOATMAN, MARK J
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK
BRASURE, LISA
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BROWN, PAULA A
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BUCKLEY, GERALD W
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BUTLER, COLLEEN L
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BYERS, JONELL
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CAMP, ERMA E JONES
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CANADA, MIKE
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CHUPP, ANGELA M
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CLARK, GERALD R
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COODY, ERIN MELODY DELODGE
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COON, WYNONA
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CUALLAR, PHILEMON JR
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DANNER, LUNND
LUNN D
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DELODGE, CHEYENNE MACHELLE
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DELODGE, DWIGHT LEE
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DELODGE, EZRA MANUEL
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DELODGE, RAYMOND LOUIS
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DELODGE, WAYNE LEE
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DOHRWARDT, SHERRY A JOHNSON
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ENGLAND, CONNIE S
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FOLKS, NORMA C
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FOREMAN, BILLIE J
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FOREMAN, MARLENE L (QUEEN)
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FUQUA, NANCY RAE TIGER
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GANT, PHILLIP M
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

August 2010

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GARRETSON, JANIS M
LASENBERRY, BOBBY J
LIMBAUGH, JODI K
LITTLE, EDWARD T
LITTLE, MICHAEL
LITTLE, RICHARD W
LITTLE JIM, CLINT JASON
LITTLE JR, GILBERT B
LITTLEHEARD, GARY LYNN
LONGHORN, ALLEN B
LONGHORN, EWELL G
LONGHORN, JOEL B
LONGHORN, VINCENT W
LONGMAN, JOHN W
LYNCH, MERLE D
MACK JR, WILLIAM C
MAHSETKY, MAHRIAH
MATNEY, JAMES E
MCDOWELL, FARRELL R
MCGIRT, DOUGLAS
MCGIRT, TRAVIS W
MCGONIGAL, MICHAEL S
MEYER, DOREEN
MILLER, PATRICK C
MILLER, PATRICK M
MOLINA, DEANNE J
MOORE, PATTY N
MORENO, ISABEL (RUIZ)
MORTON, DAVID A
MORTON, LANA S
MORTON, MISTY L
MURDOCK, SANDRA J (BETANZOS)
MUTTALOKE, JOHN W
ONZAHWAH, LAVERNA L
PALACIO, PHYLLIS
PARKER, ELIZABETH I
PETERS, DONALD
PETTY, ERIC M
PHELPS, STEVEN A
REED, MARY A
RIVAS, BECKY MARIE TIGER
ROBB, JAMES F
ROBERTSON, LELAND S
ROBERTSON, MARION J
ROLETTE, LARRY J
ROLETTE, LESLEY P
ROLETE, STACEY L
SALAZAR, TERRY
SALAZAR, THERESA
SALAZAR, TOMMY
SALAZAR, TONY
SALAZAR, TONYA
SCRAPER, BENJAMIN A
SLOAN, JAMES B
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August 2010

SMITH, ALFRED L
SNYDER, CHRISTINE
SPARKS, ELAINE M
SPOON, CHHRISTINA
SPOON, KENNETH
SPRIGGS, HELEN
SPRIGGS, PHILIP J
SPYBUCK SR, JAMES C
SQUIRE, GWENDALE L
STEWART, LONITA L
STRAIN, CYNTHIA A
STUBBS, ELENA M
SWITCH, CHARLES W
THORPE ESTATE, EHLEN BUMPUS
TIGER, FRANCIS A
TIGER, GERALD WAYNE
TIGER, IDA L (ELLIS)
TIGER, TAMARA DEAN
TYNER, CLAYTON E
TYNER, STEVEN D
TYNER, STEVEN D
TYNER, ZELMA J
UCHIDA, MICHEAL G
UCHIIDA, STEPHEN R
WAHPEKECHE, MEREDITH
WALKER, DOROTHY M
WALLER, ROBERT
WAPSKINEH, SHARON (MOODY)
WASHINGTON, DAVID
WASLEY, LEWIS
WATKINS JR, IRVIN L
WATSON, ALLISON A
WHITE, CYNTHIA D
WILLIAMS, FRANK R
WILLIS, PATRICIA A
WILSON, ADAM L
WIMBISH ESTATE, ROBERT J
WOLFE, HOUSTON H
WOODWARD, ANTHONY E
WYATT, JAMES A
YANDELL, RAYMOND L

August 2010

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AST EMPLOYEE
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he Employee Committee would like to say Thank you to those
employees that brought food to the employee picnic. Thank you to
the Executive committee for their donations for the picnic. Thank
you to the Diabetes department for taking over the responsibility
of the games we had at the picnic. Thank you to the Maintenance
and OEP departments for all their help. Thank you to Title 6 for all
that you did and for the donations. Thank you to Building Blocks
for your help. A special Thank you to Darrell Larney, Andy Warrior,
and Sharon Ponkilla. Everyone that had a hand in helping us
get the picnic together we Thank you. If we have left anyone off
I apologize. We couldn’t have done this without every employee.
We wanted to show you how much you are appreciated and we
hope that everyone had a GREAT time at the picnic.

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he annual employee picnic was a blast, many comments that
were heard, was the how much fun everyone had and the food
was great! The heat and humidity was high on that day but it still
seemed to be a wonderful and joyous time for all the employees
to get together at one time. Hopefully this event continues yearly.
The heat is a part of summertime and it will just have to be overlooked! Glendine

Thank you employees:
The Employee Committee
Randy, Mary, Glendine, and Debra

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would like to thank all the employees of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe for their assistance with the annual employee
picnic. When we all come together as one, we can make good
things happen for one another! I encourage everyone to participate in all the activities the employee committee plans. Keep up
the good work! And we will see what else we can come together
and do. Sincerely, Mary Ponkilla

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any employees gathered by Shawnee Lake in good spirits
of enjoyment and gratitude. We gathered in a way of fellowshipping with one another with a dinner and games. The “Employee
Picnic” was put on in appreciation for the all the employees who
selflessly give to the Tribe. Absentee Shawnee Tribal programs
are challenged with opportunities for enhancing tribal members.
Many of the employees take on a great task of seeing goals are
achieved and what as a tribe can take on new accomplishments.
There is great deal of responsibility and tasks must be performed
in a timely manner. Sometimes each position may consist of
helping another co-worked to reach the department objectives.
These efforts are appreciated and would like to expressed in a
dinner we call “Employee Picnic”! Randy

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Commercial
tobacco
took
control.

2010 Red Earth Run

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n June 19th, the Healthy Heart program attended the
2010 Red Earth Festival Run. Healthy Heart individuals
participated in the Red Earth 2K walk and one Healthy Heart
individual participated in the 5K run. Over 20 individuals
participated in the event.
The Healthy Heart program attends various statewide walking
events to promote healthy lifestyle activities among program
participants. Research has shown it is possible to reduce
the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes
maintaining a healthy diet and physical activity. During these
events Healthy Heart participants enjoy a fun day of physical
activities and camaraderie with each other.
We are currently recruiting individuals for the Healthy Heart
Program. If you are interested in becoming a member and
would like information regarding the Healthy Heart Program,
please contact Buster Bread at the Little Axe (405) 364-7298
or Chrissy Wiens at Shawnee (405) 878-4702.
The Healthy Heart program’s goal is to reduce to the risk
of cardiovascular disease in American Indians with Type 2
diabetes. We are looking for people who are:
•

Over the age of 18

•

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

•

American Indian

Take it back.
Big tobacco companies have invaded our communities and
jeopardized the sacred role of tobacco. Right now, we’re
suffering the deadly consequences. But we can fight back.
We can quit commercial tobacco. Because to our people,
tobacco use is sacred. And so is our future.
For FREE help with quitting call the Oklahoma Tobacco
Helpline at 1-800-784-8669. Free patches or gum available.

5.28 in × 10.5 in

Dear Tribal Citizen,

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Board of Directors

determined in 2009 that Contract Health Services, excluding
vision benefits, will not be extended to those residing outside
of the catchment area.
Eligible Tribal Citizens must reside in side the defined catchment area for at least a period of thirty (30) consecutive
days prior to becoming eligible for Contract Health benefits.
The five (5) county catchment area includes Pottawatomie,
Oklahoma, Cleveland, Logan and Lincoln counties.
As an eligible tribal citizen you may still seek direct care
from our tribal clinics regardless of residency. Contact numbers for our tribal clinics are as follows:
Little Axe Medical & Dental Clinic (405) 447-0300
Shawnee Medical Clinic (405) 878-5850
Behavioral Health Services (405) 878-4716
Diabetes & Wellness (405) 360-0698
Should you have any questions regarding this policy or need
assistance in determining your service area provider, please
call (405) 878-4702.

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Veterans Association
Schedule of Upcoming
Events
(As of August 2010)
POC:
Administrations Officer
John Vanderburg
405 481-3822
astveterans@gmail.com

AUGUST:
Wednesday, 11TH
AST Veterans Meeting
7PM
Thunderbird Casino (Meeting
room)
15700 East State Highway 9
Norman, OK 73026
SEPTEMBER:
Wednesday, 8TH
AST Veterans Meeting
7PM
Thunderbird Casino (Meeting
room)
15700 East State Highway 9
Norman, OK 73026
OCTOBER:
Wednesday, 13TH
AST Veterans Meeting
7PM
TBA
NOVEMBER:
Saturday, 6TH
Oklahoma Governor/OK Natl’
Guard
Ceremony Honoring Vietnam
Veterans
7PM (Color Guard will assemble
NLT 6:30 pm for a run thru)
Reeves Park – (East Side)
Lawrence Ave.
Norman, OK 73072
Wednesday, 10TH
AST Veterans Meeting
7PM
Thunderbird Casino (Meeting
room)
15700 East State Highway 9
Norman, OK 73026

August 2010

in another way. We have all seen the incidents that are cute but when they become
an eye sore for us, we need to eliminate
the actions. All parents and grandparents
are very proud of their children and grandparents and they should. But who takes
the blame when they do something that
stand out against the way we are raised? I
guess over the years we are all somewhat
to blame but we need to take time to get
these corrected. Our old prayer translated
Saturday, 25TH
by Thomas Wildcat Alford in his book
reminds us to pray to the Great Maker for
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
our life and for our enemies as well. They
fight for what they believe is right and we
do also. But we still pray for them even
when doing battle with the enemy for the
LESSONS WE NEED TO
Great Maker put the people here and
made the needs of necessity from Nature
REMEMBER
for our use and good will. There are lessons about every part of our life and our

position in the tribe. Some as leaders and
Each day I see things that we all know
needs to be fixed. A lot of broken informa- we can't all be the leaders but we still set
examples of what is right and wrong. The
tion that led us into our tribal life. Some
eyes of the young people are very sharp
of the additions that I learned during
and they learn their life styles from the ole
my years of working with many different
people and cultures in their daily routines. models they admire.
The dance arena is not a playground
Our lessons of long ago were very meaningful to our daily lives and structure for u. and the ceremony has a special meaning
I know that the Absentee Shawnee people for all. I am not saying that we need to
be strict as the Army but our conversahave every right to be as strong and
proud of our accomplishments. The "OLD tions with the little people needs to have
a lesson and a reason for the information
PEOPLE" showed us how we do things in
to be remember. For every ten young well
life and what we need to do to keep our
mannered children I see it only takes one
heritage growing.
From the beginning of our childhood the to destroy the image and good thoughts
of a social outing. In my eyes this doesn't
lessons were many and we need to continue to teach our young of today the same say much for my friends, relatives, and
people in general if the conduct of the
principles about life. Each time we lose
some meaning of our tribal ways, life, lore, children isn't acceptable. Look around you
culture and songs, we fall into the category at any of our functions, dances, or meetof letting them become extinct. None of us ings and you will witness what I am writing
about. There are many things and ways
should ever let this happen. This has hapwe can teach the children. I appreciate evpened before in our education and living
eryone that has contributed to the wealth
away at the boarding schools. We were
of knowledge to teach our tribal ways. I
not allowed to speak our language, think
remember once when the drum started a
the Great Maker our way, or practice our
"Flag Song" and two young boys stopped
life from our home and families.
playing football while the singer sang this
From the time of our first light in the
respectful song. He commented how well
world we have been taught to respect, not
only our parents but our way of life. There it did his heart at the display of respect.
This kind of example goes a long way.
are far too many of our young people that
Let's be better role models and teach
seem to have lost the respect of being
our young to be proud and helpful to the
proud of their heritage. I know that if I
image of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
talked back to my parents or any Elder, I
would have to learn to sit in a different way. Oklahoma. I am sure this information can
fit several instances.
For years we as Elders have been role
models for the young people and not just
Peyagetisemo
to our family. In today's world we let the
Frank Tiger ASTCDIB 1661
kids run loose at the dance grounds and
be destructive, or not respect the sacredness of the meaning of the dance ground
or where we are having the dance. The
money it cost to fix the problem is money
that could have been used to help our tribe
DECEMBER:
Wednesday, 8TH
AST Veterans Christmas
Dinner
7PM
Thunderbird Casino (Meeting
room)
15700 East State Highway 9
Norman, OK 73026

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Tribal Historic Preservation Office

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here are but a few American Indian figures who continue to garner the historical spotlight—nationally or internationally — as
often as Tecumseh. Historical descriptions of Tecumseh, whether they be by friend or foe, tend to describe him as a man of
exceptional character, energy and determination. While many of his Shawnee brethren, with the exclusion of several groups
of Shawnee in Ohio, were settled west of the Mississippi River, he and his brother, Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, along with their
cohorts from a number of tribes, headquartered their inter-tribal confederacy in a settlement known as Prophetstown in north
central Indiana. This confederacy was formed and led by Tecumseh to resist further American expansion on Indian lands.
During the War of 1812 Tecumseh’s confederacy allied with the British and helped British forces tip the scales in their favor in
battles waged against the Americans. Presently, plans are being made by a number of organizations to observe the upcoming
200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and events are also being planned to commemorate Tecumseh’s role during this period.
Myself, Michael Mann and Eastern Shawnee Rep, Robin Dushane had the opportunity to participate in the first of these
commemorative events thru the symposium, “The Gathering of the Storm: The Rise of the Tecumseh” in Vincennes, Indiana.
This initial symposium was held in Vincennes because before the breakout of the War, Tecumseh came to meet with Indiana
Territory Governor, William Henry Harrison at his residence in Vincennes on two occasions, once in 1810 and again in 1811.
Harrison called for these meetings because he was concerned about reports he was receiving of the increasing numbers of
Indians settling in Prophetstown and the effects of these numbers on Euro-American settlements.
Below is an excerpt of one of several American interpretations of Tecumseh’s speech spoken in Shawnee to Harrison in 1811:
“Brother: I wish you to listen to me well. As I think you do not clearly understand what I before said to you, I will
explain it again. Brother, since the peace war made, you have killed some of the Shawnees, Winnebagoes,
Delawares, and Miamis, and you have taken our land from us, and I do not see how we can remain at peace if
you continue to do so. You try to force the red people to do some injury. It is you that are pushing them on to do
mischief. You endeavor to make distinctions. You wish to prevent the Indians doing as we wish them—to unite,
and let them consider their lands as the common property of the whole; you take tribes aside and advise them
not to come into this measure; and until our design is accomplished we do not wish to accept of your invitation
to go and see the President. The reason I tell you this, you want, by your distinctions of Indian tribes in allotting
to each a particular tract of land, to make them to war with each other. You never see an Indian come and
endeavor to make the white people do so. You are continually driving the red people; when, at last, you will drive
them into the Great Lake, where they can’t either stand or walk.”
A Speech by Tecumseh (Source: Edward Eggleston and L. E. Seelye, Tecumseh and the Shawnee Prophet, Dodd, Mead and
Co., N.Y., 1878, pp. 182—86).
Following this 1811 visit to Vincennes, Tecumseh then journeyed south to encourage the southern tribes to join his movement.
After his departure, Harrison’s impression of Tecumseh is captured in this report:
“The implicit obedience and respect which the followers of Tecumseh pay to him, is really astonishing, and more
than any other circumstances bespeaks him one of those uncommon geniuses which spring up occasionally
to produce revolutions, and overturn the established order of things. If it were not for the vicinity of the United
States, he would perhaps, be the founder of an empire that would rival in glory Mexico or Peru. No difficulties
deter him. For four years he has been in constant motion. You see him today on the Wabash and in a short
time hear of him on the shores of Lake Erie or Michigan, or on the banks of the Mississippi; and wherever he
goes he makes an impression favorable to his purposes.”
Though Tecumseh’s life ended at the Battle of Thames in 1813 and with it his plans for an inter-tribal confederacy, his efforts are
remembered and his bloodline continues through a number of descendants among the Absentee Shawnee today.
If you would like to learn more about the Indiana perspective of Tecumseh and the War of 1812 please check out:
www.thefirstvolley.com
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The grove where Tecumseh and Harrison met was in front of Harrison's residence. The original grove has been destroyed
by a railroad track and a parking lot for visitors to Harrison's residence.

Governor Harrison's mansion in Vincennes.
August 2010

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News from the Elders Corner, July 2010
By: Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary

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ur recent hot weather did not deter our Elders from
having their regular monthly meeting, Saturday, July 17,
2010 at the Resource Center in Little Axe. A quorum was
established with twenty-five (25) tribal members present and
thirteen (13) guests present. Elders Council officers were
present, that included Gene Parker, President; Mary Birdtail,
Vice-President, Kathy Deere, Treasurer and Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary. The meeting was called to order at 10:15
and the invocation given by Don Schulenberg, husband of
tribal member, Esteline Schulenberg. Celebrating birthdays
for the month of July were Esteline Schulenberg, Mary Birdtail and Ed Little. Announcements were heard that included
news of Gerry Roller having a recent procedure that will
require several months recuperation. Gerry and Lee Roller's
daughter is recovering from a recent health crisis, also. A
item brought before the Council by President Parker was
the subject of children at the meeting. It was pointed out
the past discussions had indicated that only Elders and their
legal spouses should be in attendance at these meetings.
Next, Dora Citty stated that she would be making and donating a dress for raffle that would be available in August.
Cynthia Longhorn explained to the Council that due to a
malfunction of the copy machine, page tow of the June 26,
2010 minutes was inadvertently left out and was not available for review on this date. A motion to table the Minutes
until next months meeting (August) was made by Serena
Daugherty and seconded by Emily Longman. The motion
carried. Treasurer Kathy Deere presented the financial
report of June 2010 with copies available for those in attendance. The AST balance was given to be $9,944.09 and the
Elders Council was listed as being $3,605.64. A motion to
accept the report as given was made by David Little, Jr. and
seconded by Serena Daugherty.
Special guest speaker was Mr. Donnie Smith, Fudiciary
Trust Officer of the Office of the Special Trustee of the
Southern Plains Region Office, Anadarko. He addressed
tribal members regarding the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004. Mr. Smith provided some very important
but little known facts about this Act and encouraged AST
members to request and attend Will preparation workshops
and learn how and why some arcels of AST land are being
allowed to be given to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Man
questions about different situations were heard and Mr.
Smith patiently answered all, as time would permit.
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Kathy Deere informed those present of the previous month's
requested information about a vendor and price for embroidering the AST logo onto shawls for members of the
Elders Council and passed around a list for those who were
wanting to take advantage of this service. Ed Little asked
about the possibility of acquiring a PA system for use during
our Council meetings. Woody Wilson inquired of the facilities of the Expo Center in Shawnee, site of the November
Pow Wow. The next regular meeting is set for Saturday,
August 21, 2010 at the Title VI Building in Shawnee when a
Bingo and Cake walk will be held at the meeting. A motion
to adjourn was made by Sadie Low and seconded by Trudy
Pickering. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Following that, door prizes were awarded and a pot luck
dinner was shared by all and then the scheduled fund raiser
Cake/Pie auction was held as well as a 50/50 raffle.
For information on anything in this report, contact Cynthia
Longhorn at (405)273-4137.

THE OFFICES OF THE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY,
AUGUST 9TH,

IN OBSERVANCE
OF AST DAY.

August 2010

August 2010

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Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens
Alaee, Deena Shabnam
Alford, Donald John
Alford, Janene Flora
Alford, Michael Lee
Allen, Zachary Jerald
Atwara, Rae Lynn
Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee
Ballard, James Wesley
Barbosa Jr., Francisco
Lazaro
Barnes, Alvina Lynn ( Wilson
)
Barnes, Jonna Kay
Barriga, Dana Michelle
Beachem, Lois Marie
Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann
Berry, Michael Wayne
Bettelyoun, Sonia Elaine
Blanchard, Caileah Ann
Blanchard, Christopher Ray
Blanchard, Ervin Lee
Blanchard, Henry Benjamin
Blanchard, Jessica Marie
Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn
Blanchard, Kenneth Leland
Blanchard, Leadra Danae
Blanchard, Luann Delores
Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn
Blanchard, Sandra Lynn
Blanchard, Stacie Faye
Blood, Jeffery Lee
Bond, James Phillip
Boston, Sheila Marie
Boston, Sheldon Shannon
Brady, Crystal Sue
Britt, Nathan Scott
Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann
Brown, Teresa
Buckheart, Phillip Paul
Byers, Dallas Landry
Carlson, Adrianno McBride
Carroll, Wessie Carmen
Carter, Rosa Lee
Casteel, Serenity James
Chambers, Diana Lynn
Chisholm, Anita Sue
Citty, Daniel Keith
Citty, Rachel Danece
Ciulla, Kayla Rena

Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea
Cody, Kristen Renee
Copeland, Matthew Kyle
Cottrell, Lindsay Russell
Crowley, Jessica Ann
Cruz, Briel Lashelle
Curtis, Kenda Janae
Davis, Barbara Ann
Davis, Darrol Everett
Dawsey, Vera Mae
Day, Linda Lee
Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle
Dodds, Clayton Robert
Downey, Sheila Ann
Drags Wolf, Whirlwind
Draper, Daria Dawn
Durmon, Patrick Duane
Edgmon, Kimberly Ann
Elkins, David Preston
Ellis, Davy Joe
Ellis, Margaret E Starr
Elmore, Braden Lee
England, Randall Blake
Farris, Jaroyce Paul
Felton, Kai Neal Blaze
Felton, Wyatt Cooper
Fixico, Angela Rochelle
Foreman Sr, Leonard Dewayne
Fowler, Sofia Evelyn
Frazier, Kendell Terese
French, Joseph Lee
Frye, Michele Renia
Fuentez, Adriana Esperanza
Galyon ( Cochrane), Joyce
Ann
Garretson, Shawnelle V.
Gibson Jr, Roy Gene
Gibson, Marie Spoon
Gibson, Morgan Lee
Gibson-Hicks, Leila Kay
Gillmore, Tammy Kay
Goodman, Brandon Thomas
Gray, Dora Estelle
Greenfield, David Glenn
Griffin, Armani De`jour
Griffin, Corrine Sue
Hackbarth, Carol Ann
Haney, Carolyn Ann

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Harjo Jr., Victor Ray
Harjo, Jason Michael
Harjo, Theresa Michelle
Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee
Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar
Herrera, Jennifer Marie
Herrera, Renee Christine
Herrod, Lucas Andrew
Hill, Scotty Lee
Holderness, John Lennon
Hood, Steven Mark
Houston III, Gary Dean
Huckaby, Richard Allen
Irvin III, William Jetson
Jackson, Amanda Christine
James, Barbara Cheryl
Jimerson, Dante Romain
Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony
Johnson, Augustine
Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa
Johnson, Crystal Faith
Johnson, Darrell Ray
Johnson, Desiree Cathonel
Johnson, Diana Kay
Johnson, Lisa Marie
Johnson, Nicholas Ray
Johnson, Robin
Johnson, Ronnie Gene
Josytewa, Daniel Dakota
Kaskuske, Clara L.
Kastl, Richard Dean
Katsiaficas, Glenda Joanne
Alford
Kennedy, Rebecca Lea
Kennedy, Willie James
Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn
Kirby, William Anthony
Langston, Nicole Leeann
Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy
Larney, Darrell Wayne
Larney, Tava Dionne
Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh
Liles, Tammy Gayle
Little, Mark Anthony
Little Axe, Angela Renae
Little Axe, Barbara J White
Little Axe, Chastity Lynn
Little Axe, Jamison Sloan
Little Axe, Kimberly Jolene

Little Axe, Mikah Dean
Little Charley, Eldon
Little Charley, Tyera Nicole
Little Creek, Wiley
Little Jim, James Allen
Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe
Little, Earl Lynn
Littlebear, David Allen
Littlebear, Patrick Dale
Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph
Littlecreek, Marrisha Renee
Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd
Littlecreek, Troy Dylan
Littlehead, Montana Dane
Locke, Ericalee Dawn
Logan, Kathleen June
Longden, Marilyn Sue
Longhorn, Gabriel Allen
Longhorn, Keith Warren
Longman, Kirstain Page
Lossie, Amy Laverne
Lovins, Jo Ann
MacK, Devin Lee
MacK, Kylan Cole
Mann, Cecil Ray
Mann, McCann Allen
Mann, Michael Ray
Mann, Stacy Diane
Marquez II, Felipe Herrera
Marshall, Briana Michelle
Marshall, Chris
Marshall, Laura Lee
Martinez Jr., Jose Martin
Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin
Masquas, Zariyah Jade
Masquat, Cheryl Ann
Masquat, Courtny Shea
Masquat, Lindsay Marie
Maxwell, Darrell Wayne
Mc Daniel, Ashley Nicole
McBride, Caroline Sue
McPherson, Joshua Alan
Megehee, Hunter Buck
Miller, Stacy Elaine
Moore, Amanda Rene`
Moore, Brian Keith
Moreland, Nettie Louise
Morris, Nikolai William
Mossbacher, Myles Anthony
Neugent, Victoria Ann
August 2010

Louise
Neugent, Zaleah Vee
Olinger, Donna Sue
Owens, Alisha Janae
Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann
Pearl, Melody Leann
Pearl, Roger Allen
Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn
Proctor, Tina Marie
Puckitt, Marilyn Susan
Puckitt, Ryan Paul
Ramirez, Librado Bryan
Ridenour, Lesley Paige
Riedel, Jerri Annette
Rojas Jr., Antonio
Rolette, David Wayne
Ross, James Edward
Rudloff, Derek Chace
Runsabove, Brock Allen
Salazar, Catherine Lynn
Sallee, Melanie Rachele
Sanchez, Janna Lee Anne
Sanchez, Luisa Raquel
Sanchez, Steven Mercedes
Sanchez, Trevor
Schwarz, Shawn Sigmund
Scraper, Margaret Alice
Serena, Shawn Lee
Shawnee, Lyndell Grant
Sinks, Daniel Ray
Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie
Sloan, Virginia Michelle
Sloat, Brett Marshall
Sloat, Jimmy Wayne
Sloat, Lorraine Gail
Snake, Amber Larae
Spoon Jr., Steven Paul
Spoon, Alexis Cheyenne
Spybuck, Nicole Lynn
Spybuck, Thomas Matthew
Squire Sr., Kenneth Dale
Squire, Suzetta Ann
Starr, Ashley Ann
Starr, Jamie Dawn
Stephens, Crystal Ladawn
Stoliby, Allen Monroe
Strain, Susan Elaine
Stricklin, Olivia Sayson
Sullivan Jr., Thomas Lee
Switch, Cara Cameron

Switch, Melpherd Dewayne
Tallchief, Sierra Marie
Tiger Jr., Leonard Gene
Tiger, Cierra Alayne
Tiger, Lily Martha Ruth
Tiger, Linda Kay
Tiger, Mary Louise
Tolbert, Jocelyn Renee`
Tullius, Ashley Nicole
Tyner, Lewis Blaine
Vaughn, Sandra Kay
Wahpekeche, Joaquin Noah
Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony
Warrior, Samuel Adrian
Watson, Gregory Doyle
West, Randall Aaron
Whinery, Michelle Lauren
White, Darrel Lee
White, Michael Brooks
White, Violet Joyce
Whitten, Mikayla R.A.C.
Whitten, Tina Louise
Williams Jr, Robert
Williams, Charlotte Virginia
Williams, Deana Michelle
Williams, Derrick Heath
Williams, Jennifer Lee
Williams, Kaysa Lyn
Williams, Susan Elizabeth
Williamson, Jeanie Oldham
Wilson, Alicia Marie
Wilson, Anthony Eugene
Wilson, Debra Ann
Wilson, Deja Lea
Wilson, Esperanza Ashley
Wilson, Sarah Madisen Jane
Wilson, Terry Blaine
Wilson, Tiffany Michele
Wolfe Jr., Zachary Paul
Wolfe, Zachary Paul
Woodward, Anthony Emmett
Woodward, Blake Anthony
Yates, Trevor Todd Thomas

August 2010

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY

TO

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Happy Birthday to
Nick Gibson
Lindell Shawnee
Darrol Davis
Leonard Foreman
Trevor Yates
We love you guys!
Marvin & Sherry

Happy 8th Birthday Joaquin!!!
August 23
We love you!!
Mommy and Daddy Lance
Happy Birthday Joaquin!!
Love your sisters and brothers:
Skyla, Lliyah, Mikaylah, Robyn,
Shawn, And Silas

WE LOVE YOU,
MOM AND CHARLES
YOUR BROTHER & SISTER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CLARA KASKUSKE
LOVE
ALL THE KIDS

Happy 22nd Birthday Lyndell Grant
Shawnee!
Hope you have a wonderful day,
and may it be filled will with lots
surprises
From: Grams, Uncle Gary, Garret
Henry, and Paige

Happy 12th birthday to Kolbie Lee Harjo
on August 7th
We Love You !
Tessa & The Battise Family

Happy 46th Birthday to the worlds
greatest Dad, Gary Gibson and
a Happy Birthday to Darla June
Gatzman the worlds coolest aunt!
May your birthdays be better than
the ones past!!!
Happy Birthday! from,
Garret Henry & Paigey Poo!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
ANITA BRYCE
LOVE
MOM AND BOOBER

Happy 40th Anniversary Leroy,
on August 27th.
Love your wife, Henryetta

WISHING YOU A HAPPY
21ST BIRTHDAY
JASON HARJO

Happy 12th Birthday to Montana Dane Littlehead
on August 3rd
We Love You !
Tessa & The Battise Family
In remerbance to our mother Nora Littlehead on
August 10th, who would be turning 80 and
who is still deeply missed.
We Love and Miss you Mom
From the family of Nora Littlehead

Happy 17th Birthday Kristen,
Love: Mom, Dad, Koda, Zeus and
Rebel

Happy Birthday
Allie
From the Media Deparment

TO YOU
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!
Jerry & Barbara Little Axe
(Dad & Mom)
50 Years of Wedded Bliss since August 11, 1960!
Thanks for making “US” possible and setting the
example of what a Good Marriage should be. Our
memories have been Great!
WE LOVE YOU !
Your "Three Stooges"
Tina, Rena, & Darrell
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Big Congrats To our Baby Gurl Jennifer Garcia
on her Graduation and being accepted into
University of North Texas, where she will be
attending this fall.
Love,
Ma, G-ma Beno and
Auntie Jamama

August 2010

Camp Nikoti
FOR THE MONTH OF
AUGUST:

1. Cup
ta pe ki
2. Bowl
ho li ki
3. Spoon
wa pe ya me qi
4. Fork
ge fe fe ki
5. Knife
mi na fe
6. Plates
ho li ki ni
7. Napkin
ki fe to na ho wa
8. Salt
na pe pa me
9. Black Pepper
We fi ke ki ge ki
10.
Pot
Ho ko qi ke
11.
Coffee
Me se ko ge fe wi po
12.
Tea
Me sa se ke wi po
August 2010

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amp Nikoti—Summer Youth Leadership Camp 2010,
The Outback…Exploring Excellence has come to an
end. 26 youth participated in activities to strengthen
their leadership and teamwork skills, physical endurance, and cultural identity. We had many guest speakers throughout camp. Our speakers brought important
information to the campers and were excellent mentors.
Everyday was filled with games, learning sessions, guest
speakers, crafts, or field trips. Thank you to everyone
who helped us with camp!
Special thanks to Anita Chisholm—AST Treasurer (June
2008-2010), Sherrie Reynolds—Building Blocks CDC,
Randy Edge—AST MIS Department, Shaun Weigmann—AST OEH, Henrietta Ellis, Alicia Engler, and
Andy Warrior—AST Cultural Preservation Department,
Melissa Lopez and JR Wind—AST ICW Department,
David Haskins—AST Police Department, Jackie Denny,
Linda Gouge, and Kimberly Stephens—AST Domestic
Violence Department, Rick Short—CCDF Consultant,
Meredith Wahpekeche---Little Axe AST.

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INFORMATION FROM
THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE’S
INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT
There have been several questions asked of the Indian Child Welfare
Department that we would like to answer to give a better understanding of Indian Child Welfare (ICW).

Building Blocks C.D.C.
Greetings to all,

B

uilding
Blocks staff
and children
are excited to
announce our
third month in
the new child
care center. It has been a fantastic and exciting experience
as we are settling in here. With a lot of new technology, learning
tools and a wonderful staff the children are learning so much
and having a lot of opportunities to “learn as they play”. The
children especially enjoy their large playgrounds and the indoor
play area. On Friday’s this summer the children are enjoying
water days outside. Each afternoon they also look forward to
wonderful activities in the indoor play area. This is a wonderful
addition to the Building Blocks center. As August progresses the
school age children will return to public school. Wow, Back to
School time is coming soon. Here at the center we will also be
continuing are new curriculum for the fall. The children will be
learning more new age appropriate developmental, cognitive,
social, emotional, and physical skills here at Building Blocks
Child Development Center. We are looking forward to a lot
of exciting times in our new center and we are very happy to
be a part of the AST complex family. Thanks to everyone for
your support during the past months as we have settled at the
new center.
Come See Us,
Sherrie Reynolds
Acting Director

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WHAT IS ICWA?
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law which sets
federal requirements that apply to state custody proceedings involving an Indian child who is a member of or eligible for membership in
a federally recognized tribe. It protects the best interest of Indian
children and promotes stability and security of Indian tribes and
families. ICWA establishes standards for removal of and placement
of Indian children in foster care or adoptive homes to prevent the
break up of Indian families.
WHEN DOES ICWA APPLY?
ICWA only applies to foster care placement, termination of parental
rights, pre-adoptive placement and adoptive placement of Indian
Children. ICWA does not apply to divorce proceedings, unless the
parental rights are to be terminated, custody proceedings between
parents and family including guardianships, or juvenile delinquency
proceedings. For example, ICWA may apply if an Indian child is
removed from his or her family by the state and placed in foster care.
WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILDREN ARE BEING ABUSED?
If there is reason to suspect abuse/neglect of any child, a report to
child protective services (CPS) should be made immediately. If the
child resides on trust land or on a Reservation then that particular
Tribe’s CPS should be contacted. Housing authority houses may
or may not be on Trust land. All other homes would be considered
to be on state land and the State’s Department of Human Services
CPS would need to be contacted and the referral would need to be
made through their agency. Tribal CPS CANNOT (solely) investigate
suspected abuse/neglect on state land.
WHEN DO I CONTACT INDIAN CHILD WELFARE?
The ICW department is here to assist with cases involving the abuse/
neglect/abandonment of an Indian child for that Tribe.
You may contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s ICW Department
any time you may have a question. If the ICW department is unable to assist you directly, best efforts will be made to refer you to
someone who may be able to help.
FREQUENLY USED/REQUESTED NUMBERS:
AST ICW – (405) 275-4030 or (800) 256-3341
Melissa Lopez – ext. 166
JR Wind – ext. 195
AST PD – (405) 275-3200
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) – (405) 943-6457
Oklahoma’s Child Abuse and Neglect 24 Hour Hotline – (800)
522-3511

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DRIVER’S LICENSE RE-INSTATEMENT
Call Linda or Glenna today
(405) 275-3432
Ask about the DUI Assessments
and our next 10 hour DUI School!
EVERYONE WELCOME!

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?

NEED A CAR, TRUCK OR SUV
LOW DOWN PAYMENT
E-Z APPROVAL - LARGE
SELECTION
*FREE LIMITED WARRANTY*
CALL EL DORADO MOTORS @
405-526-4600
AND ASK FOR BIG LARRY OR
LITTLE JOHN

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 Melissa Lopez
405-275-4030 ext. 166.

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions
for enrolled tribal citizens only.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for
tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following
circumstances:
1. The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has

an

established chart at the Little Axe Clinic.
2. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and
stocked in
the pharmacy.

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
mediadept@astribe.com

The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently;

4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.
4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact
information.
4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or
needs to be

delivered.
4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call
and talk

to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical
needs.

ALL ARTICLES WILL BE
SUBMITTED AS
RECEIVED.

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:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic
15702 E. Hwy 9
Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program

Applictions 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

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Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250
Clinic Operating Hours
Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.
Weekends/Federal Holidays
Closed
* Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the
3rd Wednesday of each month
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

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August 2010

August 2010

The Title VI Staff hopes everyone is keeping hydrated and
cool this summer.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE DAY will be in August, TBA, we will
not be serving or delivering on this day. We will send a note
out when we know something.
Once again would like to remind the homebound that we would
like for them to put an ice pack in your ice chest so that it
would keep your meal & milk from spoiling. Thank You.
If you have any questions you can call us at 405-275-4030
ext.169.

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Some services that are offered include:
Business Cards
Invitations
Announcements
Calendars
Banners
Logo Designs
Graphics
Brochures
Envelope Designs
Copies
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August 2010

FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still
Available!!
OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee
Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County.
Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey
forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com.
Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Enrollment office
Address Change Request
Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________
Full Name:____________________________________________________
New Address:__________________________________________________
City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________
County: ______________________ Home Phone (

)________________

Please Mail to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Enrollment Office
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK. 74801

Cell Phone (_____)________________

Tribal Member Signature

August 2010

Date

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe

PRSRT
STANDARD MAIL
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 434
Shawnee, OK 74801

of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801

return service
requested

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TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

Tribal Complex
(405) 275-4030
or
1-800 256-3341
OEP
(405) 273-9966
Building Blocks
(405) 878-0633
Health Programs
(405) 878-4702
or
1-877-878-4702
Little Axe Clinic
(405) 447-0300
Shawnee Clinic
(405) 878-5850
Shawnee Pharmacy
(405) 878-5859
Behavioral Health
(405) 878-4716
LA Resource Center
(405) 364-7298
or
(405) 364-7569
LA Cultural Center
(405) 447-3372
AST Police
(405) 275-3200
or
(405) 275-3432
OEH
(405) 214-4235
AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050
Thunderbird Casino
(405) 360-9270
Or
1-800-259-LUCK

AST Media Dept
AST Media Dept

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(405) 598-1279
Fax (405) 598-1294

August 2010

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A43e65f4b16161500. Public record. Not legal advice.