# Absentee ShawneeNews (2012)

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The

Absentee ShawneeNews

December 2012

Vol 27 No 12
Payments To Begin Soon For Indian Trust Account Holders

BY CHRIS CASTEEL
Copyright 2012, The Oklahoman

Of the $3.4 billion settlement, more than $1.4 billion will
be used to make payments to Indians who have or had trust
WASHINGTON — Nearly two years after Congress approved accounts within certain date ranges. For many, the payment
a settlement in the long-running lawsuit over individual Indian will be a flat $1,000, while others will get additional amounts
trust accounts, the federal government is preparing to send based on how much revenue was received in their accounts.
out checks to nearly 500,000 American Indians, including an
estimated 50,000 in Oklahoma.
The settlement includes another $1.9 billion to buy parcels
of land that have been divided up numerous times over
The U.S. Interior Department announced on Monday generations and don’t generate enough income to justify the
that disbursement of $1.4 billion will begin now that legal management costs.
challenges to the historic settlement have ended. Lawyers for
the Indian trust account holders said the first payments should
be distributed before the end of the year.
Inside this issue. . .
Those tax-free payments of $1,000 will be sent to about
350,000 beneficiaries, the lawyers said.
“I welcome the final approval of the Cobell settlement
agreement, clearing the way for reconciliation between the
trust beneficiaries and the federal government,” President
Barack Obama said Monday.
“While Elouise Cobell, the named plaintiff in this case is no
longer with us, her legacy will be a renewed commitment to
our trust relationship with Indian Country.”
Cobell was the driving force behind the lawsuit, filed here in
1996 to force the U.S. government to improve its management
of the trust accounts holding the proceeds from land sales, oil
and gas leasing, grazing and other activities.
The federal government fought the Indian account holders for
years in a case that went through three judges and numerous
appeals. The Obama administration brokered a settlement that
was approved by Congress in late 2010 and by a federal judge
in August 2011.
Payments have been delayed by four account holders who
challenged the settlement. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected
a challenge last month, paving the way for the payments to
begin.

Executive Committee Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Dear Santa Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Employee of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Andee Frazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TERO Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Title VI Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
December Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Little Axe Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Horseshoe Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Education Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Campus Offices Will Be

Closed December 24th - 26th

Children’s Xmas Party
Dec. 1st at 9:00 A.M.
Must have CDIB card!

Executive Committee

George Blanchard
Governor

Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor

Teri Reed
Secretary

Kathy Deere
Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson
Representative

Governor’s
Greetings fellow Tribal members.

Corner

The 70th Semi-annual General Council has come and gone. If you were unable to attend, please make plans to attend next
Spring 2013. I saw a good many people and enjoyed listening to their stories. Much laughter could be heard throughout
the facility so I know many people were enjoying themselves. There was plenty of information about the services being
provided to the membership and it is understandable that your interests were served.
The Elders are to be commended for their contribution towards the council meeting by providing lunch. This too was a
good time to visit more with our friends and relatives. It felt like that the kinship we share as Shawnees was on full display
and enjoyed by all.
The Elders Pow-Wow rounded out the day across Highway 9 in the Thunderbird Casino. The activity there was in full view
to those uninitiated to the Gourd Dancing songs and dance. Whether you watched, danced, sang or all three, I hope you
enjoyed the Elders Pow-wow. They work so hard at hosting this activity, a simple ‘thank you’ seems not enough. But they
are appreciated nonetheless and in the end, that’s all that really counts.
LANGUAGE CORNER
With the holiday season upon us, let me ask that everyone respect each other
and try to make a difference in someone’s life.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Ne Yi Wa (Thank You)
George Blanchard, Governor

Lt. Governor’s

Report
It was good to see ever one
at General Council; I hope
you found the meeting
informative. If you didn’t get
your questions answered or
need information that you
didn’t receive or find in your
packet please contact the
tribal office and we will try to
find answers for you.
The Tribe has been working,

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in conjunction, with the
Office of Environmental
Health to procure excess
GSA property. We have been
successful in obtaining heavy
equipment, equipment for
the police Department and
other departments. Many
of the items would be very
expensive to the tribe if we
would have had to purchase
them. Through the GSAxcess
program the equipment is
of no cost to the Tribe. The
items the tribe has received

1. Listen and learn - Hi ki wa sa ko
2. Let’s go hunting - Ho wa ke hi li we ti wa
3. Wake up early - Ko la wa pi ka Ka hi mi mo
4. Make fire - Fa ke Qi ne Se ko ta Ka ho se to
5. Get wood - Ka pi mi ne fa pe wi
6. Live with nature - Ka pi fi fi qa pe wi
7. Whoop four times - Ne yi wa na Ka Hi ti wa pe wi
8. I’ll try - Na ko gi ya
9. Our game(animals) - Ke ma ke ne ho wa ma ni ke
10. Watch the dancers –Wi pi ka ko
11. Help each other - Ni ti mi ge ko

enhances
our
existing
inventory and is equipment
that has been needed by the
departments that receive it.
Everything we have received
so far is in very good shape.
I’m very pleased with the way
this program has worked out
for us.
This office is not being remiss
in reporting on the Probate/
Tribe with Jurisdiction issue.
We are still waiting for the
Interior Board of Indian
Appeals (IBIA) to rule on

this case. Normally court
proceedings are dictated by a
deadline, however IBIA is not.
Our legal team suggested that
we should hear something
within 60 – 90 days. If we
get a decision within that time
frame it should be no later
than the first of the year.
I would like to wish all of you
a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Respectfully,
Isaac Gibson,
Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:
We had our 70th General Council
meeting on Saturday, November
10th at Little Axe Health Clinic.
The health clinic did a great job
of hosting the health fair. They
had lots of booths to provide
information before the meeting
and also donated some door
prizes that were given away
after the
meeting. Several
groups at the tribal complex had
booths to share information
about their department and
services. The Elder’s committee
was contracted to provide the
meal after the meeting, and they
did a great job. The food was
good and there was a variety of
food, including some traditional
dishes.
Attendance for this General
Council meeting was a total
of 112, which included 15
employees, 7 guests, and 90
tribal members. For those of
you who were unable to attend,
the following is a narrative of
my General Council report.
During my report I recognized
the Veterans in attendance for
their support and service to
our country. I also recognized
the Little Axe
Softball
Team for their outstanding
accomplishment of three State
Tournament
Championships
in a row. I reported that the
Executive Committee meeting
for December has been changed
to December 12th.
GENERAL COUNCIL
NARRATIVE REPORT
This General Council report
outlines the various programs
and projects under my oversight.
I am responsible for the following
departments:
ENROLLMENT
(Director – Larry Buckley)
This department is responsible
for research and administration
of enrolling tribal members
and maintaining accurate and
current records of enrollment.
Occasionally we provide some

data compilations and analysis.
Some of our analysis has
been published in the tribal
newsletter in the form of charts
and graphs. I’ve received several
positive comments from tribal
members that they like to see
this type of information, so we
plan to continue this practice in
the future. Current enrollment
numbers through the month of
October are as follows:
• 3,794 total enrolled
tribal members
• 22 deceased in 2012
• 4 enrollment rejections
• 2 voluntary relinquishment
• 2 blood quantum
corrections
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Director – Rico Coon)
This department is responsible for
the administration of computer
systems, website, data storage
and retrieval, and the integration
of new technology. They always
have a lot on their plate and
they do a good job for us. One
of the projects that I am most
excited about is the website.
We’ve been working on it for a
while but things slowed to a halt
when we were unable to find a
qualified website administrator
to finish out the project. We
recently hired Nishant Shrestha
and he is working to get our
website up by the end of the
year. He’s working on the event
calendar right now which will
advertise tribal events. And yes,
it will have cell phone viewing
capabilities and a social network
interface.
PROCUREMENT
(Director – Becky Prewett)
Responsible for bid research and
procuring goods and services
for the tribe at the best possible
rates (office equipment, supplies,
employee travel,
insurance,
cell phones, etc.). We have a
native preference policy in our
procurement department and
try to buy from native owned
businesses when we make
purchases. One of the things
we want to look at in the next
year is securing some buying
discounts that can be used by

the tribe and our tribal members.
RECEPTIONIST/TELEPHONES
(Directors - Becky Prewett and
Rico Coon)
Responsible for receptionist
duties and incoming mail
center for the complex and
administration of the telephone
system.
OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
(Assistant – Jerry Knox)
Responsible for maintaining
records of General Council
meeting notes, and Executive
Committee resolutions and
meeting notes.
I have now been in office for one
full year now and over this past
year, I have worked to improve
the departments where I have
oversight, strived to learn more
about issues that are important
to the future of our tribe, and
I have partnered with other
groups within the tribe on
projects and issues that I feel are
important. For example:
(1) EDUCATION AND YOUTH
ACTIVITIES – Education and
related youth activities are
important to me. If I get invited
to an event that
has to do with the education
and welfare of our children, I
usually attend. This past year, I
helped found the Big Jim Youth
Award program to recognize our
youth in the area of academic
achievement and athletics. I will
continue with this group this
coming year in a supporting
role. I participated in tribal
leader round table discussions
for education, supported the use
of our after school programs
at both Horse Shoe Bend and
Little Axe through participation
in sponsored activities and
referrals.
(2) CULTURAL PRESERVATION –
This is another area that I
am
passionate about. The
Governor’s office and the Cultural
Preservation department has
always done a good job in this
area but I wanted to help out
where ever I could. We added
some college interns over the
summer to help us with a project
to preserve our history. The
interns were charged with the

task of documenting the lives of
tribal members who volunteered
to be in this program. This
year we did stories on Esteline
Schulenberg,
Johnnie Mae
Bettelyoun, Cynthia Longhorn,
and John Sloat. We have a couple
of more coming up and we plan
to continue this work as we can
next year. I feel it is important
that we preserve our culture and
history, and preserving these
stories is one way that we can
preserve some of our history for
future generations. I hope you
have enjoyed the stories we’ve
published.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –
Economic development is a
broad category that has been
challenging for us in the past and
looks like it will be a challenge
for us in the coming year. Most
tribe’s who are successful in the
area of economic development,
make a good portion of their
money from casino operations
and through small business
companies, particularly 8(a)
companies that do government
contracting. We have a number
of capable groups who work
on economic development. For
example, our casinos, ASEDA,
our cattle operation, All Nations
Bank, and the one that I have
oversight of, which is the smoke
shops, convenience store, and
restaurant.
SMOKESHOPS/ S TO R E /
RESTAURANT-These businesses
have been sustainable but there
is always room for improvement.
The tribe invested in updating
the gas pumps this past April
because the old ones were
outdated and had out lived
their economic value. Since
the pumps were installed, fuel
sales improved by 45% and we
also saw increases in beer and
cigarette sales after the pumps
were installed.
With more
people stopping for gas, we are
able to sell more related items
from the convenience store. The
restaurant has been doing better
since the health clinic opened,
but we could always use more
customers. The Harrah Smoke
Shop burned to the ground in
March 2011 during a wild fire.

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Since that time, they have been
operating out of a portable
building. Construction began on
a new building in September and
is scheduled to be completed in
early February 2013. The new
building will house the Smoke
Shop with a drive through
window on one side, and a lease
space for another business on
the other side.
Today, I’m going to comment on
just a couple of our challenges
in the area
of economic
development.
(1) TOBACCO COMPACT – Our
tobacco compact with the state
of Oklahoma will expire next
year and it is essential that our
tribe maintains a competitive
advantage in selling tobacco
products to the public. Our 2
smoke shops/convenience store
brings in about half million
dollars in tobacco and fuel rebate
money for the tribe each year.
Compact money from the state
tends to be more important for
smaller tribes than it does to
some of the larger tribes who
have more financial resources
to fund their programs. For the
past couple of months, I’ve been
involved in attending some tribal
leader round table discussions
with the staff of Governor Mary
Fallin’s office. These meetings
have been helpful in planning
our strategy in negotiating a
new compact with the state.
Our goal will be to maintain or
increase our revenue through
compact money for next year.
(2) CASINO – Nationwide, the
latest figures show that revenue
generated by Indian gaming is
$27 billion, and this is a 3%
increase over the previous year.
The overall outlook for the next
5 years indicates continued
growth. In Oklahoma we have
more gaming facilities than any
other state with the exception of
Nevada. As most of you know,
we have people in Oklahoma that
like to gamble. The challenge is
going to be in attracting them
to our rural based casinos and
getting them to come back.
Expanding our land base is going
to be an important factor in
increasing our casino foot-hold
within the state in the future. We

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have a lot of work to do.
Over this past year, I have a
gained a pretty good feel for
some of the challenges we are
facing. As a tribe, we have a lot
to be proud of, and we have
much to accomplish in the
future. I am optimistic for our
future because our people are
strong and resilient.
END OF GENERAL COUNCIL
NARRATIVE REPORT
I know that some of you have
lost loved ones this past year
and it will be difficult to face the
coming year without them. My
thoughts are with you and your
families. To all tribal members
– I’m wishing you and yours
a joyful holiday season and a
new year blessed with health,
happiness, and peace.
If you have any issues or
concerns that you would like
addressed in the newsletter,
please let me know.
Teri Reed – Secretary
teri@astribe.com
405-275-4030 Ext 104

Treasurer’s

Report

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
TRIBAL MEMBERS!
Holidays bring a time of
fellowship with family and
friends. Hope everyone enjoys
their time spent with loved ones
near and far. The year 2012
is almost over and it is seems
it passes faster every year! My
hope and prayers will be all of
you have a safe holiday if you
are traveling!
My condolences go out to the
families who have lost loved
ones this past year. We seem to
lose part of Shawnee culture,
language, traditional beliefs,
and ways, with passing of fellow
tribal members. So it is up to us
to pass/teach our children and
grandchildren the language and
traditions.
We as, elected officials strive to
put our best effort to continue to
progress 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:
• Children and Youth Christmas
Party, held Saturday, December
1, 2012, hope you all attended
and your children received
either a gift or giftcard. • AST
Health Board Authority and
LSWN Board Meeting, held every
third Tuesday, Little Axe Health
Facility, Little Axe, OK. Serves
as Ad Hoc non-voting member.
Monthly reports of Executive
Director, Department/Program
Directors,
financial,
and
activities of health facility are
presented. We are proud and
honored to have a new state of
art health facility in the beautiful
countryside of Norman. The
community in Little Axe is glad
to see economic improvement
in health care and employment
opportunities
becoming
available.
•
Monthly Program/
Departmental
Directors
meeting. Each director comes
every 3rd Monday and gives
a monthly update on their
program/department.
We,
as the Executive Committee,
appreciate these departments
who take the take to come and
give us an update every month
and prepare monthly written
reports. We understand they
may have circumstances occur
that prevent them from coming
to the monthly meetings.
THANK YOU!
• Elders’ Monthly meeting will
be combined with Christmas
Dinner TBD. 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. Fund raisers,
outings, and cultural activities
are planned monthly. Annual
Elders’ Veterans Dance, a Gourd
Dance, November 10, 2012,
Thunderbird Casino and was
well attended.
• Thunderbird Casino Monthly
financial meeting with General
Manager,
Dillon
Byrd.
Controller, myself, and/or other
Executive Committee Member
who is available, go over the
financials.

•
Monthly Health Finance
meeting with Executive Director,
Beverly Felton, Controller,
Belinda Collins, Health Finance
Manager,
Brenda
AllenDuboise,
Business
Office
Manager, Jennifer Harmon,
Shawnee Clinic Director, Marla
Throckmorton, Admin. Services
Director, Clark Gallaher, and
myself. Each month go over the
finances of the Little Axe Health
Facility and Shawnee Health
Facility.
• Meeting with Grant Writer,
Glenna Jones, to discuss grant
opportunities that become
available
throughout
the
month. • Eighth Annual Red
Feather Gala, sponsored by the
Oklahoma City Urban Indian
Clinic, Silent and Live Auctions,
and Live Paint by Bunky-EchoHawk and Micah Wesley. The
proceeds are going toward
expanding
their pharmacy.
Which at moment is in a 1,000
foot workplace with very little
storage or privacy for patients.
The OKCIC pharmacy fills more
than a quarter of a million
prescriptions every year. We
appreciate the
Thunderbird
Casino and Tribe for their
support in sponsoring tables at
the Gala.
Copy of photo Kathy at Open
House.JPG
•
Financial Education in
Oklahoma, Financial Consultant,
Eddie Brokeshoulder and I
attended a one-day conference,
“Navigating the Changing
World of Consumer Credit”,
at Moore-Norman Technology
Center, South Penn campus, in
Oklahoma City. The conference
sponsored by Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma
City Branch and the Oklahoma

Jump$tart Coalition, provided

attendees an insight of Consumer
Credit, Alternative Consumer
Loan products, Education Debt:
Is it a Crisis?, Credit Building as
an Asset, and Credit Reports
and Scores.
• Attended a Come-and-Go
Open House with Congressman
James Lankford and his staff.
They were so kind, respectful
and made me feel more than
welcome. I had a great time and
was honored to be able to spend
time with our Congressman and
his staff.
• Congratulations to November
2012 Employee of the Month,
Jimmi Norris, CDE Director,
Little Axe Health
System
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). • 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.
•
Constitutional Revision
committee next meeting will be
January 3, 2013, 6 pm, Watson
Restaurant, I-40 and Mcloud
Exit. If you are interested in
joining the constitution revision
committee, please come to
the meeting or
call Eddie
Brokeshoulder,
275-4030
X148.
As always, sincere appreciation
goes out to the employees of
the Finance Department and
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, Finance Department,
and Financial Consultant, Eddie
Brokeshoulder.
Respectfully yours,
Kathy Deere, Treasurer
“The best way to *inspire*
people to superior performance
is to convince them by
everything you do and by your
everyday attitude that you
are wholeheartedly supporting
them.”
~HAROLD S. GENEEN

Representative’s

Report

Greetings Tribal Members!
I hope this month finds you all
in good health and happiness.
I was pleased to see the turn
out at the General Council
this year. Everyone seemed to
be on the same page as far as
our progression as a tribe. As
long as we can keep that mind
set, working together, looking
at the big picture, instead of
arguing over small details we
can accomplish huge things for
our people.
Down at the tribe things are
well; everyone is in good spirits
because of the holiday season.
I would like to take the time
to wish you all a very “Merry
Christmas” and a “Happy New
Year” from my house to yours!
Spend as much time with those
you love and don’t let the stress
of holiday shopping, bills, or
traveling take away from the
ones you love.
Respectfully,
Jeff Gibson,
Tribal Representative

Finance Department
December 2012

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 Tribe’s 2010 and 2011
Audits
are
“unqualified”;
which when compared to an
educational grading scale is an
A. We are gearing up for the
2012 audit. Auditors should be
on sight in Mach 2013.
The 2013 Indirect Cost
Proposal was submitted to the
National Business Center (NBC)
on September 4, 2012. NBC is
six months behind due to budget
cuts thus staff cuts. Our rate is
up from 17.74% for 2010 to
21.98% for 2011 and our
rate for 2012 is 22.35% and is
expected to increase for 2013.
We are still in the queue for
assignment to a negotiator as of
the date this article.
The
finance
department
continues
to
complete
accounting by the seventh
day of the month and have
been since August 2010; for
financial reporting for the Health
Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi,
Health Inc. boards for Absentee
Health Systems, Shawnee and
Little Axe (LSWN) which is
possible since the accounting
is completed
on schedule
every month. The Finance staff
has completed the October
reconciliations for financial
reporting for November. 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 14: with 7 (50%)
being AST Tribal Members,
2non-AST tribal members, and
5 (36%) being non-natives. This
department as always would
like to extend a special thanks
and note of appreciation to
the Executive Committee for
providing the tools, resources
and support to enable the finance
staff to reach its accomplished
goals and to continue with
this effort. A special thanks
and note of appreciation
to Program Managers and
Employees of the Tribe for their
assistance and dedication in our
continued group effort toward
accomplishing our goal.
I would like to welcome the
Tribe’s grant writer to the
finance department; welcome,
Glenna Jones, to the Finance
family.
If you have any questions or
needs, please call 405-2754030 ext 162 and I will be glad
to assist you in any way I can.
Respectfully,
Belinda Collins, Controller

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Financial Consultant
Hello Tribal Members,
As Financial Consultant for the office of Treasurer, I hope this
report finds you surviving the Thanksgiving holidays along with
Black Friday and looking forward to a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. The office of Treasurer would like to thank all
tribal members who attended our 70th Semi-General Council
meeting, and participated in completing our Absentee Shawnee
Community Financial Services survey. This past year has produced
progress for our tribe in improving health care, and pursing financial
services for our tribal community. Treasurer and I wish each of you
a prosperous New Year and it’s our hope to provide you with a
transparency of sound financial reporting and operations.
The following activities I have been involved and participated in:
General Fund Budget: Reviewed and analyzed office of Treasurer
monthly general fund encumbrance financial report.
Indirect Cost Budget: Reviewed and analyzed office of Treasurer
monthly Indirect Cost encumbrance financial report.
CY 2013 Treasurer General Fund Budget: Assisted Treasurer
Deere in reviewing and submitting CY 2013 General Fund budget
request.
CY 2013 Treasurer Indirect Cost Budget: Assisted Treasurer
Deere in reviewing and submitting CY 2013 Indirect Cost budget
request.
Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority Inc.
(ASEDA): Attended monthly board meeting discussing current
business operations and future business strategies.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Financial Education in Oklahoma “Navigating the Changing
World of Consumer Credit”: Treasurer Deere and I attended
a one-day free conference sponsored by Oklahoma Jump$tart
Coalition in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas,
Oklahoma City Branch. The conference was highlighted by various
organizations geared to providing information on improving
consumer credit, credit reporting and youth relating to foster youth
services, Education Debt: Is it a Crisis (College Student Loans), and
Credit Reports and Scores.
Treasurer and I both came away with information and
partnerships that will support program development for our tribal
youth and adults, as we apply for our upcoming Native Community
Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) grant application.
Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC): Bringing Business to Indian
Country: Attended a working forum on Tribal Secured Transaction
Laws, Courtyard Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK, November 13, 2012,
sponsored by Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, San Francisco and
Kansas City and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Indian
Energy and Economic Development. Representatives from federal
agencies, tribal attorney general staff, tribal economic development
board members and banking officials. The U.C.C. forum provided
an insight of many American Indian tribes lacking adequate laws to
support its business commerce and access to affordable credit due
to the absence or insufficiency of laws protecting creditors’ rights.
A matter of risk: The term secured transaction refers to a loan or
other extension of credit where a borrower gives a security interest
in his or her designated personal property – property other than
real estate as collateral to a creditor. If the borrower fails to repay
or otherwise defaults, the creditor is entitled to take possession of

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the collateral.
Susan M. Woodrow, Community Development Advisor, Federal
Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Montana Branch, and Shawn
RealBird, Apsaalooke Nation (Crow), provided both the federal and
tribal perspective of the importance of having “secured transaction
laws” legal infrastructure.
Advocating Assets: How asset development strategies address
poverty reduction in Native American Communities Webinar:
Participated in an on-line webinar sponsored by department of
Health and Human Services, Administration for Native Americans
(ANA) department. The purpose was to bring awareness and offer
support for the development and implementation of asset building
strategies for Native American communities. Asset Development
best practices include a financial security framework of Learning –
Earning – Saving – Investing – and Protecting. Credit worthiness
is a huge barrier to overcoming asset poverty and improving one’s
credit score can go a long way to help secure financial independence.
Asset development will be integrated in the format of products
and services that have financial education and training requirements
in our submission of our Native Community Development Financial
Institutions (CDFI) grant application due in early part of 2013.
Oklahoma A.A.R.P.: Attended Oklahoma AARP meeting for
the Shawnee, Oklahoma, purpose of the meeting was to discuss
recently released Transportation in Pottawatomie County 2012
prepared by University of Oklahoma Price School of Business. The
meeting consisted of tribal organizations, local city officials and
transportation program staff.
In closing, once again it is our hope that you and your love ones
have a safe and joyful New Year. Should you have questions, please
call me at 405-275-4030 x 148, or eddieb@astribe.com.
Respectfully,
Eddie Brokeshoulder
Financial Consultant

Pictured left to right:
Shawn Real Bird of Crow Nation, Susan M. Woodrow, Federal Reserve
Bank of Minneapolis, Eddie Brokeshoulder and Joseph Chiang
McDowell, of JingSan Investments.

AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE
SEEKING VOLUNTEER TRIBAL MEMBERS
Are you interested in participating and being a part of
a better tomorrow?
Are you an Elder or Youth willing to better the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe, if so please contact: Eddie Brokeshoulder
at 405-275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com

FROM:
WHITE TURKEY BAND
STUDENTS
Dear Santa:
My name is ERYN JOHNSON, 11 YEARS
OLD, for Christmas I would like for you
to bring me:
Video Games, Basketball Goal, a
Basketball, new shoes size 8, X-Box,
Jacket, a lot of gym shorts, ball caps
(like Stuarts), Bicycle, football, army
men, basketball jersey, t-shirts, reading
books, magazines, journal, minutes for
phone, MP3 Player.

Dear Mr. Santa Clause:
My name is DESIREE JOHNSON, and I
am 9 YEARS OLD, I would like to have a
IPAD, Thunder Jersey, Thunder
Tickets to watch the game,
Art Material, Digital
camera, make up, hair
accessories,
Brown
Boots at JC Penny’s,
Cell Phone, Flat Screen TV.
JAYLEEN CASTANEDA

Dear Santa:
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa:
I want a Game Boy with Mario, Cell My name is JORDAN COODY, I am 8
My name is RUBEN WILSON, and I Phone. And that is all I want.
years I would like to have a basketball,
am 9 YEARS OLD, I would like to have
football, OU shirts, Thunder Shirts.
some
Dear Santa
SHOES SIZE 6, Game for my X-Box My name is KATIE WILSON, and I am Dear Santa Clause
360, IPOD Touch, Clothes, Football, 7 YEARS OLD, I would like to have a
I Pad, Laptop, a guard Power Ranger
Jacket.
IPAD, Monster High Doll, Draculaura, Suite, Shoes, a little Club House,
Cell Phone, Stickers for phone, necklace, Trampoline. How are the reindeers?
Dear Santa Clause:
Clothes, Soccer Ball, Soccer Clothes, Good I hope!!!
My name is GABRIEL FIFE, and I am 9 Black Bow for Hair, Boots with a tie, CHRISTIAN COODY, I am 6 years old
YEARS OLD, and in the Fourth Grade, I Baby Doll, Blue Finger Nail Polish.
would like to have a
ANDREW FIFE, I am 12 years old
X-BOX 360, WWE Wrestlers, PSI, Dear Santa:
Pencils and paper. A Basketball and a I would like to have an IPAD, and laptop, Dear Santa:
Football and Baseball Equipment, Touch computer, and $100.00 Dollars, bicycle, Blue Power Ranger Toy.
Screen cell phone.
a basketball and that is all I want. How ZACHARIAH FIFE, I am 6 years old
is Ms. Clause? And how is Rudolph the
Dear Santa:
Red Nose Reindeer?
Dear Santa Clause:
My name is ALESIA MASQUAS, and ALIJAH MASQUAS, I am 8 years old. I would like to have a 4 wheeler, BB
I am 10 YEARS OLD For Christmas I
Gun, Bow and Arrow, New art set,
would like to have a SLIDE Phone, a Dear Santa Clause:
lego, telescope, dirt bike, axe, hatchet,
Basketball, necklace, pants, make-up, I want a motorcycle to ride, new bike, saw, basketball goal and a basketball,
Thunder Poster, Boots, Phone Case, Hair skate board, scooters (2), I want some Football, and that is all I want.
dye.
Santa boots, some clothes, and that all DAVID SKINNER, I am 11 years old
I want. How do you find all the presents
for all the kids.
Dear Santa Claus
KALEB MASQUAS, age 6 years old
Bicycle, Skate Board, Indian Hat, Iron
Man Costume, Cell Phone, Hulk Mask,
Dear Santa:
and that is all I want.
Skate Board, a big bike, scooter, BRENDAN WINTER, I am 6 years old
dinosaur water gun, guitar, Kobe Bryant
Jersey, Kevin Durant Jersey, X- Box 360.
DANIEL CASTANEDA, I am 5 years
old.

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Executive Committee’s

Employee Of The Month ~ November 2012

Jimmi Norris
Jimmi is a great person to work
with as well as know. She’s friendly,
shows respect to any person that she
has contact with, is an expert and
Submitted by Patricia Yaholar
professional in her area of work. She’s
dedicated, dependable, takes things in
stride, even when she’s stressed from all
activities such as planning classes, meal
planning, cooking along with daily
activities and administrative duties.
Jimmi has done so much to build the
Special Diabetes Program for Indians
(SDPI) diabetes program. Those that
attend classes or see her one-on-one
express their happiness and gratitude
for the knowledge that they gain. Jimmi
doesn’t ask for anything or complain,
she is a great leader and team player
all the way. It is a pleasure knowing
and working for Jimmi.
We are so blessed that she is working for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and thank her for joining our family.

Absentee Shawnee Employee Dinner

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Some Of Our Employees
Of The Year...

Jerry Ann Knox
15 years of service

Chrissy Weins and
Kathy Deere

Clarice Murdock
15 years of service

John Mann and
Ike Gibson

Beverly Felton and
Kathy Deere

Donna Simon and Teri Reed
Rico Coon and Teri Reed

Kevin Kaseca and
Ike Gibson

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LITTLE AXE’S
FRAZIER GOES OUT
ON TOP

Little Axe’s
Andee Frazier was
28-9 with a 1.00
ERA in her senior
season.

LITTLE ALL-CITY
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
SENIOR PITCHED TEAM TO
THIRD STRAIGHT TITLE

PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN

BY RYAN ABER
Copyright 2012, The Oklahoman

Conventional wisdom and superstition say to avoid talking
about perfect games and no-hitters while they’re in progress,
but Frazier never shied away from pressure.
“I like the pressure,” she said. “It’s something I’ve always
been able to handle pretty well.
“It gives you another edge to go twice as hard.” Like her
sister, Frazier will continue her softball career in college. She
has signed with Missouri-Kansas City.
In a couple years, there could be another Frazier pitching
for the Indians — younger sister Kendell is 13. “She’s the one
with the pressure now,” Devon said.

Diabetes is a controllable disease
Many people are diagnosed with diabetes

There was little doubt that Little Axe’s Andee Frazier was
everyday. When first diagnosed some go
going to at least try playing softball.
through a range of emotions. Some experience anger, denial, or depression, while
Her parents both played the sport, and her older sister
others refuse to let diabetes define them.
played.
Like everything we set our minds to and try
“I think we were kind of forced to play at first, but softball
to overcome, diabetes requires hard work
is one of those things we fell in love with,” Devon Frazier,
and patience. Just ask Cynthia White , Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member, about the
Andee’s older sister, said. “We fell in love with it and just
changes she has made to help her control
didn’t look back from there.”
diabetes. Here is her story...
They certainly didn’t. Devon pitched for Little Axe and
now plays at St. Gregory’s.
“When I was first told that I had diabetes; I didn’t know what it
In her senior year this season, Andee led the school to its
was. As it was explained to me, I still did not understand. I bought
books and took meds; but it was still unclear. I wanted to get rid of
third consecutive state title.
it, but didn’t know how. It kept getting harder for me, because I
She went 28-9 with a 1.00 ERA and 355 strikeouts in 239
had to take more medication and more. I was frustrated and chaos
innings to earn The Oklahoman’s Little All-City Player of the
was building up around me, and was stressing me out bad. When
Year honors.
the doctor said we were looking at insulin shots, I was terrified! So
I decided to move home to the country. I lived with my brother,
“It was amazing finishing out on top and the way everybody
George, and his son. We learned together what to do. He got me
else dreams it would end,” Frazier said. “I knew it was going
into exercising with him twice a week; then we started going to
to be a good season, I just didn’t know that it’d be this good.”
cooking classes. They really helped me understand what I needed to
For Andee, it was Devon’s pitching that led her to the
do, and my brother and I started losing weight and eating differently. Even though I still didn’t eat breakfast. It was working.
position.
When I first started out being diabetic my A1c was 11% and now it
“I remember watching her pitch when she was 10 and
is 6.8%, and I am glad. Thanks to my brother George, my daughter
under and I thought that was pretty cool,” Andee said.
Emily, Chrissy, Margaret ,
As a freshman, Andee couldn’t get to the circle because
and Jimmi I feel better about
Devon already had that spot.
my life. I am no longer
afraid.”
“It was great having a role model in high school, someone
-Cynthia White
to look up to and follow,” Andee said. “It made it even
better that it was my sister.”
Little Axe was ranked No. 1 in the preseason andoff;
keptVery
that good; Place looks good; Very educational; Excellent; Friendly em
excellent facility good food what else could you
ask
for;
Everyone
Cynthia
White
running
her first 5k is grea
ranking throughout.
race at OU—Oklahoma
Run walk
to
was game
good; Nothing was fully set up at 8 am; Good
day for the
and c
Frazier set the tone in late August, pitching a perfect
Beat Diabetes
and striking out 20 of 21 batters against Lone Grove at the
Thank You!
same ASA Hall of Fame Stadium complex where she would
lead her team to a state title just a few months later.
In that perfect game, Little Axe coach Mike Bread came up
to Frazier midway through and told her she hadn’t allowed a
baserunner.

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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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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 “Detect” (recognize) Identity theft.
Detect suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements
Detect identity theft by being alert to the following signs that require your immediate attention:
1. Bills that do not arrive as expected.
2. Unexpected credit cards or account statements.
3. Denials of credit for no apparent reason.
4. Calls or letters about purchases you did not make.
5. Charges on your financial statements that you don’t recognize.
Inspect:
· Your Credit Reports - Credit reports contain information about you, including what accounts you have
and your bill paying history.
· The law requires the major nationwide credit reporting companies - Equifax, Experian,
and Trans Union - to give you a free copy of your credit report every 12 months if
you ask for it.
· Visit www.Annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228, a service created by these
three companies, to order your free annual credit report. You also can write:
Annual Credit Bureau Request Service
P. O. Box 105821
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281
· If you see accounts or addresses you do not recognize or information that is
inaccurate, contact the credit reporting company and the information provider. To find
out how to correct errors on your credit report, visit ftc.gov/idtheft.
Next month we will explore how to “Defend” against identity thefts as soon as you suspect it.
Best regards,
You’re AllNations Bank Family - Gene, Eugene, Janice & Amber

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:
This is to announce the following positions for election in 2013
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

POSITION

TERM

FEES

Governor

2 Years

$500

Secretary

2 Years

$500

POSITION

TERM

FEES

Election Commissioner

3 Years

$125

Election Secretary

3 Years

$125

ELECTION COMMISSION

Any person who wishes to announce their candidacy for an elective position for the Primary Election shall be
required to post the appropriate filing fee, along with the Candidacy Filing Packet, with the Election Commission
for the period of January 1-10 (excluding weekends and holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. A person may file for only one (1) elected position on any elective body.

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MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!

DECEMBER 2012
SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

2% MILK SERVED DAILY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY
1

2

3

9

10

16

17

23

24

30

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Veggie Soup
Cold Cut Sandwich
Lett, Tom, Onion
Mand. Oranges
Burrito
Spanish Rice
Chips/Salsa
Fruit Cocktail
Goulash
Garlic Bread
Okra
Tossed Salad*
AST Complex
Closed for
Christmas

Ham
Black eyed peas
Cornbread
Cookie

4

11

Spaghetti
Meat sauce
Green beans
Breadstick
Salad Bar*

5

Egg Roll
Stir Fry Veggies
Rice
Fortune Cookie

6

Salmon Patty
Veggies
Bread
Peaches

7

12
Hot Ham & Chez
Chips
Mac Salad
Pineapples

13
Christmas Dinner
Title VI
Members

14

18

19

20

21

25

26

Stew
Chez stick
Crackers
Crisp

Chicken Strips
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Green beans
Roll/Fluff

Hamburger
Pork N Beans
Lett, Tom, Onions
Fruit
AST Complex
Closed for
Christmas

Beans
Cowboy Bread
Onion
Cake

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Title VI closed for
Cleaning and
Inventory

Eggs
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Fruit
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Cereal
Fruit
Eggs
Bacon
Toast
Fruit

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Title VI closed for
Cleaning and
Inventory

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During the winter months, if the Shawnee
/Little Axe schools are closed due to the
weather. We will be closed also!

The Title VI Staff wishes everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
December 24 - 26th
AST Complex will be closed to Celebrate Christmas.
December 27th & 28th
Title VI will be closed for Cleaning.
Homebound will get two meals for the 27th & 28th on the 21st.
During the winter months if the Shawnee School or Little Axe School Systems are closed due to the
weather, we will also be closed.
If you have any concerns or comments please feel free to call us at
405-275-4030 ext 169, 149, or 180.
The Title VI Staff

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Music for the Future

Submitted by: Phil Bradley,
Music Outreach
Each and every day we get up and do all
the things we need to do to prepare for
the start of our new day. Such as take
a shower, brush our teeth, comb our
hair, shave, and get dressed. How many of us sing a little
song or take a small amount of time to play an instrument like the
piano or guitar or just set back and enjoy the beauty of music.
Music appreciation is one method that can relax you from a long
day at work or school and is a real life changing tool.
I work with elders and their grandchildren have told them that
music has changed their lives & helped them to make a hard day
easier and a more enjoyable day. Studies have shown that children
that have music in their lives have a much better attitude in school
and at home. Child care and children’s health vol.7 October 5, 2012
http://www.gpo.gov/
Music appreciation has been proven to play a big role in health and
wellbeing. I myself have observed families grow closer together
and have more fun together. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Oklahoma has offered a free music program for the past three
years to all Native American children and elders. Currently
over 85 children and elders are involved with the music program
offered at the AST Little Axe Health Center.
The future is tomorrow and today starts that clock, thanks to all
the families in the music program and keep up the good work for
your future is now! Phil
Phil Bradley, Music Outreach

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

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“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,
and Recycling”
The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is
proud to announce the
start of a new recycling
program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
recycling center is located in the yellow
metal building adjacent
to the OEH Department. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribe (AST)
Recycling Program Program declares that waste
reduction and recycling
are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal
waste stream will decrease the flow of solid
waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-

edge and information
about recycling markets
and market demand as
well as information obtained from various publications and the internet
to comprise an analysis
of material the recycling
program will address at
the start of the program.
AST Recycling Program
Plan establishes a goal
that, by year’s end 2013,
at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced
by the Tribe will be recycled.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The AST recycling Program will initially focus
on the following waste
stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,
Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,
Cardboard, Newspaper,
and Aluminum cans. As
the program and market
develops, other recyclables will be sought.

There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.

CTSA Head Start
is accepting applications
for a part-time

Child Care Teacher
at our Shawnee location.
Must be at least 18 years of age,
have a high school diploma or GED,
have a clean driving record,
have a valid driver’s license,
pass OSBI/DHS background checks.
CDA or Early Childhood Degree preferred, experience a plus.
All applications accepted with
preference given to qualified
Native Americans.
Apply today at:
1535 N McKinley
Shawnee, OK 74801
or
Email your résumé to:
AmberC@CTSAHeadStart.org
CTSA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Office of Environmental
Health & Engineering
• Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,
safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following
criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are
in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must
meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
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

Title VI

tero director

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
redge@astribe.com
Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859

TERO Department
December Newsletter
This past month has been very busy within the TERO department.
We have added 12 new applicants to our database with 6 of
them being Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members. This brings the
total number of applicants on the database to 510. We have also
had 39 walk-ins, 100 call-ins, and have referred applicants to 15
various positions within the tribe.
In addition to applicant activity, we have also attended several events
within the past month. From October 17 through October 18, TERO
attended the Midwest Native American Economic Development
Conference in Chicago, IL. This meeting gave insights on what
tribes have development to obtain their financial sustainability
and create employment for the tribal community. On October 23,
TERO attended the National Incident Management System known
as NIMS. The training gave a foundation on utilizing the tribes
programs such as TERO applicants as a contact in case of volunteer
emergency support. From October 31 through November 2, TERO
attended the Southern Plains TERO Conference and welcomed new
TERO members from Muskogee Creek Nation.
The Tribal Employment Rights Office also known as TERO helps
Native Americans with employment referrals. We also assist with
online job search, interview tips, and enhancing resumes. To become
a TERO applicant, you will need the five following documents on
file:
(1) Driver’s license or State ID
(2) Social Security Card
(3) CDIB or documentation of tribal affiliation
(4) Completed Application
(5) Any licenses, credentials or certificates.

Bingo Blackout Winner

Ms Judy Wood

Darrell Wilson

We are located on the second floor to the right in Building #1. We
have tribal as well as local positions posted outside of our office.
We currently have 100 job openings posted for both local and
tribal employment. If you have any questions, contact the TERO
department and we will be happy to assist you.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Bridgette Wilson
tero office assistant

BINGO!!

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
bwilson@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163

Fax 405.395.9888

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Adams, Misty Dawn
Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto
Alaee, Beverly Jo
Alford, Blake Tyler
Allen, Annabelle Marie
Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn
Armstrong, Hobart
Ash, Roger Wayne
Ashmore, Anita Carol
Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn
Atwood, Crystal Dawn
Ayers, Delana Sue
Ballard, Debra Ann
Ballard, Donald Gene
Barnett, Laketa Kaye
Bates, Aria Belyn
Bates, Howard Eugene
Beartusk, Brian James
Bender, Maecie Raelene
Berry, Dakota Trah
Bierd, Jamie Chereese
Bigpond, Bobby Gene
Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle
Blanchard, Camenah Joe
Blanchard, Crystal Raylene
Blanchard, Erica Michelle
Blanchard, Johnathan Cole
Blanchard, Mya Aileen
Bond, Delsin Wyatt
Bradley, Micah Joel
Bradley, Phillip Monroe
Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan
Breeding, Matthew Thad
Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli
Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae
Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue
Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin
Brown, Charlotte Elaine
Brown, Cochanna Christine
Bui, Noreen Fay
Bui, Wiley The
Bullen, Shelly Lisa
Bump, Tonya Lynn
Burk, Debra Ann
Butler, Wosey Jane
Byers, Jonell
Byers, Sherry Levon
Byington, David Adam
Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle
Chafin, Sierra Nicole
Charley Whatley, Marrissa Ashley
Chisholm, Keegan Conner
Coddington, Emily Elizabeth
Coddington, Krystal Renee
Cody, Dakoda Hunter
Coffee, Larry Ben
Colbert, Braylon Dean
Colungo, Wilma Wildena
Conner, Robert Neal
Coon, Vannessa Rae
Cooper, Beverly Rose
Cortez, La Donna Marie
Cravens, Christopher Dale
Creek, Christopher Samuel
Creeping Bear, Bobby
Crosswhite, Donna Elaine
Crow, Kimberly Kay

Csoma, Amber Blanchard
Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene
Daugherty, Samuel Edwin
Davis, Holly Ann
Davis, Julius Alexander
Day, Anthony Lee
Day, George Michael
Deer, Alena Rose
Deere, Alyssia Lynn
Deere, Gabriel Xavier
Deere, Kathleen Ann
DeLodge, Genesis Octavia
Delodge, Wayne Lee
Douglass, Christian Jayce
Downs, Che` Kyle
Duran, Anthony George
Ellis, Ciara Renee
Ellis, Jessica Marie
Ellis, Justin Lee
Ellis, Matthew Drew
Elsloo, Lyla Lee
Engledowl, Alexia Michelle
Engler, Alicia Diane
Evans, James Steven
Evans, Steven E
Farris, Stacey Lynn
Felton, Aiden Michael
Florick, Krista Leann
Foreman, Carole Jean
Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh
Foreman, Zelda Mae
Fowler, Joanna Marie
Frye, Zoe Ann
Galloway, Daisy Jade
Galloway, Kory Damien
Galloway, Skylar Matthew
Garretson, Christopher Ronald
Garretson, Janis Marie
Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee
Gibson, Garret Henry
Gibson, Lita Danielle
Gibson, Lousetta B.
Gibson, Willie Ray
Goodman, Edith White
Goodwin, Alissa Mae
Graham, Jordan Michael
Grant, Jayden Dewayne
Grass, Billie Jean
Grass, Gage Owen
Griego, Aiyanna Che’la
Gurrola, Arturo Jr
Guzman, Ginger Gaile
Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas
Hall, Sarah Jean
Harrison, Andrea Layne ( Ellis )
Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole
Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey
Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen
Hawk, Jordyn Marie
Hayes, Jackson Elias
Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea
Herrera, Precious Lara
Hill, Dominick Allen
Hill, Keevan Jones
Hood, John Michael
Hooper, Steven Joe
Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner

Innis, Quanah Guy
Isaac, Frances Jane
James, Constance Logan
James, Gregory Dale
Jantz, Evan Blake
Jimerson, Magan Christina
Johnson Jr., Anthony David
Johnson, Brodie Wade
Johnson, Byron Mack
Johnson, Camille Marie
Johnson, Fawntayne Catara
Johnson, George Benjamin
Johnson, Guenevere Tess
Johnson, James Christopher
Johnson, Kayla Ryan
Johnson, Marlene Jane
Johnson, Steve Allen
Kaniatobe, Guy Willis
Kastl, Scott Christopher
Kennedy, Deborah Leigh
Kilmer, Sandra Lynn
Kishketon, Malaki Allen
Lamb, Caden James Charley
Landrum, Rachel Erin
Larney, Darnell Maxine
Larney, Flora Jean-Kent
Larney, Shawnee H.
Lester, Mackenzie Danielle
Limon, Jennifer Nell
Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee
Little Axe, Jaydell Chance
Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana
Little Axe, Maxine
Little Axe, Slayer Dane
Little Axe, William Dennis
Little Charley, Newman
Little, Richard Wayne
Littlebear, Calvin
Littlebear, Jonathon
Littlebear, Patrick
Littlebear, Paul Jaccob
Littlebear, Susan Gail
Littlebear, Waleen Tenae
Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe
Littlecreek, Sarah Denae
Logan, Glenda Sue
Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren
Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane
Longhorn, Stuart Kyle
Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie
Longman, Collin Jay
Longman, John Wayne
Lopez, Ruby Ann
Maldonado, Trevian Alexander
Mammen, Deann Marie
Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew
Martinez, Efren Adam-Dean
Martinez, Tewa Marie
Masquat, Dana Lanelle
Maxfield, Joseph Thad
McBride, Anthony Daniel
McBride, Damien Nicholas
McBroom, Garrett Allen Trece
McCoy, Ramona Cadue ( Sloat )
McCulloch III, Grant Howard
McGuffin, Vickie Ann
McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat

Megehee, Dakota Micheal
Merrell, Cass Adam
Merrell, Cruz David
Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards
Mitchell, Qiana Skye
Mizell, Janice Maria
Molina, Deanne Jo
Morlan, Debra Jean
Morris III, John Gilbert
Morris, Cecilia Renee
Murdock, Brian Lee
Neash, Alecia Lucinda
Neash, Bobby Joe
Neash, Nekkia Christine
Neske, Kyle Logan
New Moon, Melissa Elaine
Nicholson, Lee Anna
Odell, Travis Dewayne
Oles, Robin Jewel
Olsen, Tonya Lynn
Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie
Onzahwah, Brian Neil
Parker, Hunter Caleb Chase
Parker, Teresa Erin
Patton, Erionna Marie
Pawpa, Jacey Tatum
Perry, Savannah Jade
Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick
Pickens, Irma Juanita
Pine, Jacob Lawrence
Pitner, Shane Thomas
Ponkilla, Orrin Heath
Price, Ciara Davon Delodge
Price, Ethan Daniel
Puckitt, Cody Michael
Purcell, Desmond Lee
Ramirez, Alejandro Andres
Reid, Parker Gabriel
Robertson, Drew Hayden
Robertson, Kyle Scott
Robinson, Star Dionna
Rolette Sr., Larry James
Rolette, Lawrence R.
Rolette, Ryan Adam
Rolette, Tiffany Renee
Ryan, Crystal Gay
Sanchez, Sofia Magdalena
Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego
Schmidt, Sammie Anne
Self, Katelyn Lynel
Shawnee, Arla Nicole
Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell
Shawnee, Corey Wayne
Shelton, Jonell Lynne
Sherrill, Cody Michael
Shields, Desirae Roxanne
Shields, Ty Xavier
Shoemaker, Pauline Williams
Simpson, Thurman Ray
Sinks, Tammy Relin
Sloat, Arthur Wayne
Sloat, Jennifer Lauren
Smith, Cheryl Renae
Smith, Kyle Lee
Snow, Brianna Margaret-Faye
Solis, Adrianna Clavel
Solis, Jose Maria

Spears, Catherine Renae
Spoon Jr, Carl David
Spoon, Jiliyan Jade
Spoon, Michael Brody
Spybuck, Barbara Ann
Spybuck, Deborah Ann
Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence
Squire, Christopher Lane
Squire, Johnnie Larue
Squire, Marvin Lee
Stanley, Denelle Mae
Starr, Jack Eugene
Stevens Jr., Houston
Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus
Stone, Sherry Darlene
Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray
Switch, Herbert Clifford
Teehee, Penny Lynn
Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca
Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth
Thorpe, Dara Beth
Thorpe, Jamie Lee
Thorpe, Matilda C. Masquat
Thorpe, Preston Barrett
Tiger, Ashlee Jean
Tiger, Joseph Aaron
Tiger, Kane Matthew
Tolbert, Justin Wade
Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen
Trammell, Lisa Michelle
Valdivia, Shirley Ann
Villalobos, Constantina K.
Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen
Warrior, David Leon
Warrior, Whitney Michelle
Watson, Zachary Miles
Webb, Charles Kenneth
Webster, Ryan Bennett
Whims, Lawanna Jo
White Sr., Robert
White, Beckie Lynett
White, Callie-Kaye Ellice
White, Edward Leon
Whittaker, Dominique Marie
Wiles, Mitzie Arlene Little Creek
Williams Jr., Joseph Edward
Williams, Adrian Thomas
Williams, Billy John
Williams, Chance Michael
Williams, Daniell Anissa
Williams, Michelle Lee
Williams, Okah Melina
Wilson, Alvin Blaine
Wilson, Dwayne Alan
Wilson, Jessie Lee
Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole
Wilson, Kamren Patrick
Wilson, Raylin Amelia
Wilson, Retha Ann
Wilson, Scottlyn Marie
Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne
Womack, Cody Lee
Wyatt, Vance Allen
Youngbear, Curtis Joshua

Happy Birthday And Merry Christmas

Zelda Foreman

Our sister, mother, grandma
You are very special to us.
Thank you for being part of our lives and going to our
ball games (Elijah and Siah )
Love,
Your children, sisters and brothers

Happy Birthday
Julius (JellyBean) Davis
On Christmas Day!!
We love you,
Grandma Chelle, Auntie Holly,
Grandpa Greg, and
Uncle Darrol.

Jiliyan

Happy 1st Birthday

Jayden!

To my beautiful Jiliyan: I wish you
the best, happiest birthday!! Mom
loves you to bits! I love you sweetie!!
Love, MOM.
To my granddaughter Jiliyan: Have
a happy happy 8th birthday! Granny
loves you skyfuls!!
I love you
To my baby sister Jiliyan. Hope
you have the best 8th Birthday
ever!! I love you! Love, Big
brother Justin
To my big sister Jiliyan. I love
you and wish you the happiest 8th
birthday. Love,Joplin
Jiliyan: Happy 8th birthday to my
sweet little niece, I wish you the
happiest day!
Love, Aunt BJ

Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas

Sherry Byers & Marvin!
Have A Wonderful Day
Love,
The Foremans, Davis,
Kasecas & Johnsons

Auntie Holly!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Holly Davis!!

(Dec. 10)

Happy Birthday Baby Girl, sister, Daughter
We Love You Bunches!
Mom, Greg, Brothers and Aunt Rhonda

Love,

JAMIE
BIERD!!

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Happy Birthday
Grandma Wilma!

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To:
My miracle
niece:

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Mommy & Daddy and family

We love you,
Ryan & Jellybean

Brandon!!
(December 4th)

We wish you many more wonderful years!
Love, Aunt Rhonda & Family

We love you very much!

Love,
Bridge & Bryleigh

We love you!!
Love, your grandkids
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New Clinic Hours for Shawnee and Little Axe Clinic
Beginning on Dec. 31st, there will be new clinic hours
for both clinics. The Shawnee Clinic will be open 7:00 am
to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Little Axe Clinic
will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through
Friday. Both clinics will continue to be closed on the first
and third Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 pm to 5:00
pm for staff meetings, conferences, and trainings. The
pharmacies will only be closed on the first Wednesday
afternoons but will remain open on the third Wednesday
afternoon. These changes were necessary due to the lack
of patients requesting the early morning times in Little
Axe and the later times at both clinics. We appreciate all
of you for understanding the changes we are making.
We welcome five new employees to the clinic staff. In
Little Axe we have a new Behavioral Health Director and a
new counselor. Dara Thorpe is our new director. She has
been with the tribe before and we welcome her back. We
know she is going to be a great asset to the department
and has already made so many terrific changes and we
have seen great progress since she came on board last
month. Our other new employee in that department is
Cindy Honeycutt. Cindy is a licensed alcohol and drug
counselor and is also a licensed professional counselor.
She will be taking on many of our clients that will be
seeking drug and alcohol counseling. We are also looking
for an additional counselor for the Shawnee Clinic. We
will be advertising for a licensed marriage and family
therapist. We hope to have someone in that position
very soon.
We also have a new employee in our Health
Information department. Sherry Sloat comes to us with

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years of experience in medical records management
and has already taken on the role of preparing medical
records for release to other providers or health care
facilities. She is a welcome addition to that department
and we are very lucky to have her as an employee.
We had a few issues within our housekeeping
department and were able to add two part- time
employees to help with cleaning the Little Axe Clinic after
it closes. Bob White and Nicole Hair started working with
us on Nov. 12th. They have been great to work with and
have stepped in to take care of the cleaning of the clinic
after it closes and they both have years of experience in
housekeeping skills. Welcome to Bob and Nicole.
Both clinics will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 for
the Christmas Holiday. Please plan on getting your
medications filled before these days in order not to run
out before the clinic opens. That will be a long 4-day
weekend that we will be closed, so plan accordingly. The
pharmacy will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 19th all day
for inventory. Emergency prescriptions will be filled, but
please try to have our prescriptions filled before this day
so that the staff can concentrate on getting the inventory
completed before the beginning of the new year.
Have a safe and happy Christmas. This year is almost
over and the new year will be here before we know it.
We look forward to continuing to serve your medical
needs at both of our locations.
Happy Holiday!
Beverly Felton
Executive Director
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority

AST Health System/Health
Fair Update
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Oklahoma held their 70th SemiAnnual General Council Meeting at
the AST Little Axe Health Center on
November 10, 2012. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Health System, AST
Tribal Programs and visiting health
booths had a great time visiting
and meeting AST Tribal members
and their families, while providing
health information and screening.
According to evaluation results
the Health Fair and Fun/Run Walk
was a success. Thank You for the
opportunity for allowing the Health
Departments and others to share
important health information.

ELDER’S FEAR OF FALLING MAY
NOT BE JUST A FEAR DURING
WINTER MONTHS
As elders prepare for the winter months, sometimes the cold weather can
be enough to slow anyone down. Generally, if someone has fallen or injured
themselves, they develop a fear of doing it again. While it is okay to fear injury
and make yourself aware of your surroundings, what most people don’t realize
is they will limit their physical activity more than just increasing their awareness.
This in turn can cause you to actually lose your muscles because “If you don’t
use them you lose them!” Your risk of falling is increased as your balance and
mobility decrease. Some ways to stay active when it’s cold outside is to exercise
in your favorite chair at home or exercise at your kitchen counter.
Some Tips for at home exercise:

AST Fall Health Fair Evaluation
Results
Nov 10, 2012
N = 62
1. How would you rate the health
fair in general?

1.) Tai Chi videos
2.) Use Strength Bands
3.) Chair exercise videos
(All available
Program)

a. Excellent = 78% b. Fair = 19% c. Poor =
3%

a. Yes = 63% b. No = 37%

I do not plan on using the information. = 4%
I plan to read the pamphlets & educational
information for my own benefit. = 40%
I plan to share information with family and
friends. = 56%

4. Which AST clinic do you use:

AST Shawnee Health Center =33%
Little Axe Health Center = 61%
Other = 6%

5. Did you enjoy the breakfast?
Yes = 88% No = 12%

6. Please provide your comments:
Any health information is better than
none; Love the health programs; Keep
up the great work; Very informative;
Did not eat; Director you have great
employees! Employees thanks for all
information-and working on your day
off; Very good; Place looks good;
Very educational; Excellent; Friendly
employees excellent facility good food
what else could you ask for; Everyone is
great!; Everything was good; Nothing
was fully set up at 8 am; Good day for
the walk and council meeting.
Thank You!

the

Injury

Prevention

4.) Practice NOT holding on to furniture and the
wall while walking through your house

2. Do you plan on making any
personal health changes as a result
of what you learned
today or
screening that was provided to you?
3. Do you plan on using any of the
health fair information that you
received today?
Please check the ways that you plan
to use the information:

through

AST LA Clinic
Therapist, Toni
conducting
a
assessment.

Physical
Donihoo
balance

The Injury Prevention Program is located in the
Public Health Nursing Department at the AST Little
Axe Clinic. We are currently recruiting AST elders
55 and older for fall prevention project. We would
provide you with a one on one balance assessment
with our Physical Therapist, medication reviews,
home safety assessment, fall prevention home
education as well other services. Our mission is to
help our elders remain independent and in their
own homes for as long as possible. Let us give you
the tools to stay active and mobile!

For more information please contact Sacha Almanza, IP Coordinator 405.701.7981

Dizzy Days?
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

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and history of different tribes. This is just a little
of what is going on at our center.

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.

FY-2012
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 10/31/12)

FY-2012
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 10/31/12)

TAX
CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Tobacco Refund

$1,303.68
$109,331.00
$1,771.92
$1,033.85
$11,657.32
$9,662.76

$5,764.96
$105,500.00
$6,921.68
$19,231.62
$14,984.82
$11,107.79

$9,556.88
$84,000.00
$19,027.03
$16,244.27
$14,227.79
$9,231.53

$20,267.74
$252,000.00
$13,411.67
$10,116.92
$11,321.19
$10,458.50

TOTAL TAXES

$134,760.53

$163,510.87 $152,287.50

Miscellaneous

$1,290.00

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $136,050.53

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$330.00

$160.00

$163,840.87 $152,447.50

MAY

JUNE

JULY

RUN DATE:
11/20/12

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
TOTAL
COLLECTED

$251.60 $12,976.77
$42,000.00 $344,000.00
$23,358.23 $14,230.92
$16,892.79 $12,022.41
$10,285.99 $16,024.99
$11,811.42 $11,105.72

$9,892.03 $5,332.45 $2,490.53 $7,403.05
$286,000.00 $305,920.00 $103,039.00 $120,000.00
$6,059.30 $27,296.76
$768.55 $6,126.61
$14,040.81 $62,362.17 $9,978.83 $19,577.31
$14,599.58 $15,575.38 $11,181.56 $13,982.75
$10,122.29 $11,309.29 $11,057.17 $9,531.14

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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

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.

having a hard time finding enough native families for
the number of native children in the system.
The department does everything it can to match a
child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t
work when fewer homes than children are in the system,
which means native children more often than not end up
in non-native families. This is contrary to federal policy,
which directs the department to make every effort to
place children of American Indian descent in homes that
nourish their cultural identity. But without more native
families stepping up to offer a home for children, there
is little the department can do to remedy this situation.
The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four
placement options, which the department must pursue
in descending order every time it places a native child.
The first option is to place American Indian children
with a relative who can provide a safe environment and
who eventually attains a foster care license. The second
option is for a child to be placed in a family from the
same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child
to be placed with a American Indian family not of the
same tribe. The final option, and the one the CYFD most
often uses, is matching native children with non-native
families that simply have a foster care license.
This is a loss for children and for potential foster
families. It’s also a loss when it comes to efforts to
revitalize native traditions and teach them to the
children. We encourage all native families with the
resources that can allow children a home to contact the
Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a
child is one of the most rewarding things a family can
do.”
In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000
Native American children in the foster care program
with a majority of these children placed in 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?
The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes.
Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter.
We have made it a goal to get certify at least 5 homes
to be foster homes for the AST. With obtaining more
every year from this point on. It takes ONE TRIBE
to care for ONE CHILD. As the great Tecumseh said,
“A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A BUNDLE OF
TWIGS IS STRONG.”
For more information about being a foster home, please
contact:
Indian Child Welfare Department
(405)275-4030.

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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**

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
Or
Little Axe: 405-447-0300

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Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or know
someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is the most
common type of diabetes and affects millions of
Native Americans. Many people are unaware that
they have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Native Americans are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often ask is
“What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you do not
have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting into the habit
of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent complications
caused by diabetes.
The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site
as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily meal
plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.
The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood glucose
after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical western diet
such as:
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries, tomatoes,
fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk and yogurt. To
learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit diabetes.org and sign
up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna
McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to
pass along the following information concerning updates
to our programs.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop continues to bring in new product styles. By the time of this printing, we hope to
finally have in our order from our newest vendor, Pendleton. This past week, our shipment from
Saddle Blanket Co. arrived and we processed it immediately to put out for display. If you have not
been in the store recently, please stop by and I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the available
stock. As this is the time of year for Holiday shopping, we are trying to provide the items our
customers want and need. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Esther at Ext. 152,
or by email at elowden@astribe.com
Library
The Library is excited to announce that we are open for Circulation daily from 10 AM to 5 PM and
on Saturday, from 9 AM to 12 PM. We have a wide variety of resources available for checkout,
and many magazines, newspapers and journals available for perusal. We look forward to serving your
informational needs! For more information or a membership application, please call Josh at Ext. 122,
or by email at jshawnee@astribe.com
Cultural Preservation
On November 19th, the Cultural Preservation Department hosted students from the North Rock
Creek Indian Ed program. Along with their sponsor, Patricia Brown, these youngsters were allowed
an opportunity into the daily life of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. During the tour, they received
simple instruction about the services we provide to Tribal members. We want to commend each of
the employees that opened their doors to discuss their programs and express our appreciation to
the Executive Committee members for allowing this event to happen. For information about cultural
activities, please call Joseph at Ext. 203, or by email at joseph.blanchard@astribe.com
As a final note, the AST Cultural Preservation Department and its staff would like to wish everyone
a very, Merry Christmas and a prosperous, Happy New Year!
Neyiwa!
Joseph H. Blanchard
Cultural Preservation Department Director/Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

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HUMAN RESOURCE
Current Job Openings
HEALTH POSITIONS:
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Staff Physician-Shawnee Clinic



Pharmacy Tech

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Registered Nurse

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Security Guard

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Accounting Technician

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Dental Hygienist

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Patient Registration Clerk

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Maintenance Worker/Groundskeeper

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License & Marriage Family Therapist

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Director of Indian Child Welfare

BUILDING BLOCKS POSITIONS:
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December November – Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Angel
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COURT / LEGAL POSITIONS:
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Supreme Court Tribal Judge

We will be having our “Stuff a Family for Thanksgiving” event. Several boxes for
donated food items will be placed throughout the Shawnee and Little Axe Complexes o
GAMING COMMISSION POSITIONS:
Oct 26th and will be collected on November 13, 2012. Everyone is encouraged to dona
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December
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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

For further information on any event please contact
the ICW Department
For further informa

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HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:
December 2012 News
The Horse Shoe Bend After School Program Students have received all good reports for the first nine weeks of school. Tutors are
working very hard daily with their students making sure homework is done and that students are excelling in their school work.
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
NORTH ROCK CREEK AWARDS ASSEMBLY:

BOO On BELL STREET

On October 27, 2012 was the Annual Boo on Bell
Katlyn received a Citizenship Award in her Second Street in Downtown Shawnee. The Horse Shoe Bend
Grade Class. She is tutored by Ms. Haley Desch of After School Tutors handed candy out and was in the
Oklahoma Baptist University at the Horse Shoe Bend parade.
KATLYN MASQUAS

After School Program. Katlyn works hard with her
studies and is a delightful student. She likes to play
basketball, and hang out with her friends. She is the
daughter of Sandy and Joshiah Masquas. Katlyn is a
member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

ALESIA THOMAS

Alesia was awarded with a Citizenship Award in her
Third Grade Class. Alesia shows leadership abilities
at the after school program. She is always willing to
help others and she is a very good student. Alesia is
tutored by Gabriella Perez, a student from Seminole
State College. She is the daughter of Sandy and
Joshiah Masquas. Alesia is a member of the Sac and
Fox Nation.

JORDAN COODY

Jordan received the Scholar Award in his Second Grade
Class. He is tutored by Caitlyn Wells, a student from
Oklahoma Baptist University. Jordan is very active
and works hard on all his studies. He plays football
at the YMCA in Shawnee. He is the son of Kyle and
Kenna Coody. Jordan is a member of the Seminole
Tribe of Oklahoma.

EARLSBORO ELEMENTRY SCHOOL
GABRIEL FIFE

Gabriel was awarded with the Regional STEM Standout.
This award is a comprehensive award in subjects of
Science, Mathematics and Technology. He is tutored
by Stuart Rolette, Gabriel is in the Fourth Grade is a
very talented student and shows a good attitude toward
others. Gabriel likes to play basketball and football.
He is the son of Stephen and Teresa Fife. Gabriel is a
member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY TUTORS

Lauren Wood, from Oklahoma and Johanna Kleinsasser, from Arkansas
tutors at the after school are members of the OBU Women’s Cross Country
Team they competed in the Sooner Athletic Conference Meet at Gordon
Cooper Technology Center November 3, 2012 and won the Championship
Title. Lauren Wood came in eighth at 18:53. Johanna and Lauren were
selected to the All-Conference Team. Oklahoma Baptist University Women’s
Cross Country Team have won a spot in the NAIA National Women’s Cross
Country Championship. They will be competing on November 17, 2012, at
Vancouver, Washington.

WE WISH JOHANNA AND LAUREN GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I would like to congratulate
Adriana Watson for placing
Third Place in the age group of
0 – 1 year olds Adriana is daughter of Randall
Watson and Chaney Cecil. Adriana is an Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Member.
Congratulations to Emily Engler
for placing Second in the age group
2 – 3 year olds, she is the daughter of Trever and Alicia
Engler. Emily is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member.
I would like to thank all the volunteers that helped out in
the Halloween Costume Contest:
Janet Jeske, June Buckner, Sherry
Stacy, Lisa Watson, Stuart Rolette,
Randall Watson, Gabriella Perez,
Johanna Kleinsasser, Lauren Wood.
Thank the parents for walking in the parade with
their children and grandchildren: Annie Wilson, Jena
Masquas.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
JORDAN COODY, CATLYN NANAETO, WAYNE SKINNER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM STUDENTS AND TUTORS AT
HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!
The students at Horse Shoe Bend would like to thank Linda Day,
Emergency Manager of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for all the materials
she brought back with her from her recent training. Students enjoyed
the books, pencils, and rulers also the Smokey Bear Stick Pins.
I would like to thank Jacklyn Williams, Secretary and Stella NullakeNanaeto Committee Member of the Sac and Fox Nation for donating the
3 boxes of chips to the students at the Horse Shoe Bend After School
Program.
ELAINE, STUART, RANDALL, GABRIELLA, LAUREN, HALEY,
JOHANNA, CAITLYN, CAPTAIN, EDWINA WISH EVERYONE A
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director
Horse Shoe Bend After School
405 481-0397 Cell Number

Absentee Shawnee
Housing Authority
107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Phone: (405) 273-1050

Applications accepted:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Department

Jan. 1st –March 1st

Finalists announced:
May 2013

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

(405) 275-4030

Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-7938
youthaward@astribe.com

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male)
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Female)
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male)
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Female)
STUDENT INFORMATION
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State:

Guidance Counselor:

Phone #:

Sport:

Position:

Coach:

Phone #:
(FIRST)

(LAST)

All Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Documents to be included with application:
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach)
□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)
□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities
□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future?
□ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length

Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!
Free Tutoring in all subjects!
Snacks!
Games and activities!
Field Trips!
Delinquency Prevention!
Healthy Lifestyles!

Location:

AST Complex Building 1

Date/Time:

The next meeting will be Dec.8th 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

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Monday through Thursday

Monday through Thursday

6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

AAA Oklahoma News Release
www.AAA.com
www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma
www.twitter.com/AAAOklahoma

Contacts:

Chuck Mai
Office: (405) 753-8040
Cell: (405) 209-8260

Danial Karnes
Office: (918) 748-1074
Cell: (918) 935-9318

chuck.mai@aaaok.org

danial.karnes@aaaok.org

Use Caution Shopping this Holiday,
AAA says, Online and in Parking Lots
AAA Oklahoma, Nov. 19, 2012 – The hectic holiday shopping season
means parking lots full of people and safety hazards and the heightened
possibility of theft. But thieves aren’t just looking to steal newly-bought Christmas
gifts, they’re also after your identity.
“We hope these tips keep shoppers motoring on their merry way,
protecting drivers and consumers from seeing the Grinch during this busy time of
year,” said AAA Oklahoma spokesman Chuck Mai.
Parking Lot Safety
Eliminate distractions. Turn off and stow cell phones. Set up navigation
and GPS devices before starting to drive.
Watch for pedestrians. Remain cautious of pedestrians on crosswalks
and moving in-between and behind cars. Be alert especially for children
who are not always paying attention.
Learn to play the outfield. Outlying areas have more spaces, lighter
traffic and a lower risk of collision.
Don’t put yourself in a tight spot. Avoid parking between a pair of tall
SUVs, minivans or pickups where it might be hard to back out of the
space. If you can’t see well enough to back out safely, get help from one
of your passengers.
Buckle up. Even a low-speed collision can result in injuries. Make sure
that everyone is strapped in a seat belt or child car seat while the car is in
motion, even if it’s just a short trip to another part of the parking lot.
Keeping Your Identity Safe
To safeguard your personal information as you shop this season, AAA Financial
Services offers these tips:

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.

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Recipe
Great gift idea!
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events...

Ingredients:
1 ½ C no calorie sweetener, granulated
1 ½ C non-fat milk powder
¾ C powdered non-dairy creamer
¾ C unsweetened cocoa

Education Opportunities



Learning to Control your Diabetes
6 Week series of education classes
Thursdays 2:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Little Axe Health Center
Shawnee Health Clinic
For more information and to enroll
call the number below.

Directions:
1. Mix ingredients in a bowl, and store in an air tight container
until ready to fill jars.
2. Put a tag on your jar that reads, “Place 2-3 tablespoons in a
mug, and add 1 cup of boiling water. Variations to consider:
Replace water with coffee for a mocha hot chocolate, or use a
flavored non-dairy creamer such as French Vanilla or Hazelnut.”
3. Once you fill your jar you can decorate it with a fabric or lace
on top and tie it with ribbon.
Nutritional Information
-For 2 tablespoons
Calories 17.7
Fat 0.8 g
Carbohydrates 3.5 g
Fiber 0.6g
Sodium 5.7 g
Protein 0.7g

Nutritional Information
-For 3 tablespoons
Calories 26.5
Fat 1.1 g
Carbohydrates 5.2g
Fiber 0.9g
Sodium 8.5g
Protein 1.1g

Diabetes and Wellness Program
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic
Phone: (405)701-7977 (405)447-0300
Fax: (405)701-7984
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ELDERS
PRESENT

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
WEEKEND

Saturday - Sunday
December 8 - 9
8 am - 5 pm

OPEN TO PUBLIC

DON’T MISS OUT
40+ Craft Booths
Everything Imaginable
COME AND SEE/BUY
AND EAT!!

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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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CONCESSION TOO - AST ELDERS
TASTE NATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE
CORN SOUP, HOMINY SOUP, GRAPE DUMPLINGS, CORN FRITTERS,
AND (of course) FRY BREAD

NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON PREMISES - AST ELDERS NOT LIABLE NOR
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES, THEFT OR ACCIDENTS

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

The following are current programs administered
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

by

the

These are brief descriptions of current programs.
Program guidelines are
available in hard copy for at the Education Department office or for download at
www.astribe.com.

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are
Academic
(K-12)
assists
with Department
academic related
and
available
in hardProgram:
copy for at the
Education
office or expenses,
for download
at a portion of
funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum
www.astribe.com.
funding
limit for the academic year.
Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, 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.

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
Job Training
Adult
Program: funds for vocational training at accredited
funding
limit forEducation
the academic year.

vocational institutions.
per program.

Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or

Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, 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.

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.

Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited
vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or
All funding is based
the availability of funds at the time of application.
perupon
program.
Attention:
Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate
If you are considering taking courses for the spring 2012 semester, please contact the
degrees, as
onesoon
associates
or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.
Education Department
as possible.
Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time Click on
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com.
status. Education.
Services and select
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree,
4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based
tresham@astribe.com.

upon full-time and part-time status.

AST Education
Department;
Youth
Award applications
All funding is based
upon the availability ofBig
funds atJim
the time
of application.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Education Department will begin accepting applications
for the following awards:

Attention:

Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)
Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)

If you are considering taking courses for the spring 2012 semester, please contact the
Education Department as soon as possible.

High school Seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply
for these awards for the 2012/2013 school year.
Applications will be accepted from
January 1 to March 1, 2013 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The
official application form will be available at www.astribe.com under the Education
Department.
The $1000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or
university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2013 semester.

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
Services and select Education.
Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school Seniors.

You may
nominate yourself.
Please refer to the application for required documents.
Eligible
nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for
this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the
applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with
respect to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May
2013.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 2754030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
Award recipients
will be recognized as the 2012/2013 Big Jim Academic Achievement
tresham@astribe.com.
Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year.
In addition to this recognition t

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A521c84853fdfe133. Public record. Not legal advice.