# OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA (2011) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A5e7883e48019b7ac ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Vol 26, No. 2 Vol. 26. No. 2 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE THE THE LI-SI-WI-NWI “AMONG LI-SI-WI-NWI “AMONGTHE THESHAWNEE” SHAWNEE” contents Executive Committee Reports........2-5 Upcoming Elections/Letters............6-8 Indian Trust Settlement...................... 9 Oils/Veterans/Wills Clinic............... 10 Elders Corner.................................. 11 Birthdays/Thank You...................12-13 Governor’s Corner/ Spring Break Flyer...................... 14 Native American Pageants.........15-17 Menu/TERO................................18-19 Spirit of Elders................................. 20 Advertisements...........................21-23 www.astribe.com www. astribe.com NEWS NEWS February February 2011 2011 GEORGE BLANCHARD GOVERNOR ISAAC GIBSON Lt. GOVERNOR MICHELLE LOPEZ SECRETARY KATHY DEERE TREASURER 2 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 GOVERNOR’S REPORT hope this finds all Tribal members healthy and fully recovered from the holidays. First, I would like to address the issue of jobs for Tribal members and the economy of the Tribe. The A.S.E.D.A. board is aggressively pursuing several business ventures that will hopefully boost the Tribe’s economy and provide some jobs for Tribal members. The Executive Committee looks forward to working with the Board of Directors assisting them in these ventures. The Executive Committee is well aware of the needs of Tribal members in need of home repairs. Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson and the Family Services department are working diligently to address these issues. We ask that you remember that functionally vital issues take priority over cosmetic issues, and we will strive to address all issues presented to us as funding is made available. As you are all aware, there have been changes made in the Health Authority’s medical departments. Due to these changes, there are many rumors starting to circulate in the Tribal Community regarding the JEFFREY GIBSON REPRESENTATIVE LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT changes. I ask that you don’t listen to rumors, but ask for the facts before forming an opinion on these changes. These changes are being made for the benefit of all Tribal members by the Health Authority Board of Directors. These changes will allow our health monies to be used for medical issues pertaining to Tribal members, and not for the usage of the Medical staff. It is our hope that these changes will result in the medical staff being better qualified to do the jobs they are required to perform for you the Tribal members. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the many issues that need to be addressed. George Blanchard, Governor would like to thank all of the employees for their hard work during 2010. There was some reorganization; parts of the reorganization were not favorable to the individuals or the departments but were advantageous to the Tribe. Sometimes, on a personal level, you don’t want to do somethings but as a tribal leader they must be done. Decisions such as these require a lot of thought and you must also have the support of the majority of the Executive Committee. On a lighter note, the Horseshoe Bend Facility is almost complete. There have been a few delays and the grand opening had to be rescheduled but we are getting there. The Tribe has received the site plan for the Brendle Corner project. Both facilities are geared towards afterschool programs for our tribal youth. The facility can be utilized for activities that will accommodate both adults and youth. We will keep you updated as we continue to move forward on these projects. It is the beginning of a new year. I feel that the Tribe is stepping into this year with a good strong attitude. We are not just talking, we are taking action. Some of our endeavors are larger than others and will take some time. We still have ARRA funds that need to New addition to the Resource Center During the month of December, a new piece of play equipment was installed and welcomed at the Resource Center in Little Axe. Requests have been made for some type of playground for the younger kids that come to the Center to have something to play on. The playground was installed on the Northwest corner of the facility, as it would be in clear sight of the workout room. This would allow the parents to perform their workout while being able to keep an eye on their younger kids playing. We expect the playground to be widely used as the warmer months approach. We hope to be able to acquire other pieces of playground equipment in the future. We recognize that the community centers in both Little Axe and Johnson serve as a hub for the community and we are trying to create an atmosphere where the kids, as well as the parents, feel safe in visiting. TREASURER’S REPORT FINANCE DEPARTMENT JANUARY 2011 he Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing efficiently and effectively through communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective processes for transacting business. A continued thanks to the Executive Committee and all the programs for their support and understanding in the Finance Department’s continued efforts to stay caught up; as it is a constant flow of business transactions. Our 2010 Audit is scheduled for mid February and will include the MD&A (Management Discussion and Analysis). The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2010 Audit; which is a brief review and explanation of the Audit. I am working on the fourth quarter financials to be submitted to the Department of Interior. We are preparing for Audit; pulling records and making final year end entries; accruals, inventory counts and adjustments, and final analysis of all Trial Balance Sheet accounts to ensure accuracy for a smooth audit process. The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2011 final document has been signed by the Governor and mailed. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 and we should get our final letter signed by the National Business Center any day. The finance department continues to complete accounting by the seventh day of the month and have been since August 2010; so that financial reports can be created for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards for health programs both Shawnee and Little Axe. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping 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 audits are 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). In complying with GAAP and GASB, there are many internal control functions that mandate a need for qualified accountants which dictates the need for more than one accountant to be involved with a transaction; i.e. the same person writing up the Tribe’s deposits should never be the same person who reconciles cash. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 Isaac Gibson, Jr. Lieutenant Governor Through the collaboration between the Lt. Governor’s office and Building Blocks, a playground was funded for both the Resource Center and the Horseshoe Bend Community Center. 3 be obligated as quickly as possible. We have meet with Pottawatomie County on several occasions regarding these funds. We have had informal discussions with Cleveland County but have plans to sit down with the Cleveland County Commissioners as quickly a possible, after the first of the year. We want to see how the counties and tribal governments can work together to improve our roads. The economy is bad, funding is limited and there is only enough money to do so many projects. As politicians with aspirations of being re-elected, I’m sure the counties repair and build roads, select projects in areas where there is a large voting population. It was explained to them, that as elected officials we also try to make improvements in areas that are important to our people. These routes benefit non-Natives and we have limited funding too. Completing projects by inter-local agreements with neighboring governments is a very good way to get a costly project completed with limited resources. Respectfully The main objective of finance is to prove and ensure proper back-up documentation accompanies every single payment/ transaction, no matter if the transaction is $1.00 or $1,000.00, and of course we must ensure that any transaction of the Tribe is an allowable expense and this is proved by the back-up documentation. There are many functions of the Tribe’s finance department and this is just one that I wanted to share with you. GOOD DAY to our Absentee Shawnee Tribe Friends, 4 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 Well, we are finally in the final stages of opening our Shawnee Branch. We are now at the mercy of various vendors. A key to the process is the communication (phone and data) line between Calumet and Shawnee. This is good news and bad news problem. First, the Bad news: With the strong economy in Oklahoma the communication companies have a The rules and regulations of accounting waiting list to configure data lines and to are forever changing; there are rules and install them. Second, the Good news is regulations in place today that may not we are on their list. There is a possibility have been in place 5 to 10 years ago which makes the accounting department today that we will be up and running by the end somewhat more complicated that it may of this month (January) thus, we could have been in past years. In addition, the open the branch sometime in mid-to-late Tribe is a Self Governance tribe which also February. So, thanks for your patience adds more work to the finance department and as spring thaw begins and warmer whereas before the BIA and I H S handled weather gets closer look for our “open a large portion of the Tribe’s business. Not for business” sign. YEAH! to mention the increases in BIA and I H S Banking in general, is doing fine. Our funding over the years, 51 Grants, and the assets grew by 38% and we had a nice new Clinic business. profit in a year that will most certainly The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance go down in history as very unusual. UnDepartment has a very hard working group usually, 156 U.S. banks failed and U.S. of people and it is an honor to work with interest rates were the lowest in history. them, the Treasurer’s office and at the I am sure the low interest rate environAbsentee Shawnee Tribe. ment contributed to some of the bank This department, as always, would like failures; but by far, I think the majority of to extend a special thanks and note of the bank failures were due to mortgage appreciation to the Executive Committee lending problems and poor managefor providing the tools, resources and sup- ment. Your bank on the other hand, as port to enable the finance staff to reach its of 12/31/2010, had less than .018% of its accomplished goals and to continue with loans past due over 30 days. We’ll put this effort. A special thanks and note of that stat up against the majority of U.S. appreciation to Program Managers and banks for comparison any day of the Employees of the Tribe for their assistance world. We are strong! (Oops, too much and dedication in our group effort toward accomplishing our goal. Now that we are bragging, but I could not resist.) caught up, we are dedicated to continue our efforts in this direction. I would like to share some interesting statistics that I read about our Generation If you have any questions or needs, please Y. They are the segment of the populacall 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad tion that is the so called Millennials born between 1981 and 1999. They are 77 milto assist you in any way I can. lion strong and make up roughly a fourth Thank you, of all Americans. Their average age is 37 Belinda Collins, Controller and they carry the greater burden to support their elders, whether through taxes to pay for Medicare and Social Security programs or as individuals who take care of their aging parents. The single most important difference between Generation Y (GEN Y) and older generations is their familiarity with technology. 90% of Gen Y’ers over 18 use the Internet, More than 60% of them go wireless and 83% of them keep cell phones nearby at all times. Two-fifths of Gen Y’ers don’t even have landlines. They get their news from the Internet as from TV (59% vs 65%) Even fewer read newspapers or listen to the radio for news (24% and 18%, respectively). I’ll give you a few more traits next month. Time to close, and once again we are looking forward to joining the Tribe in Shawnee in the very near future. We’ll have the coffee on, see you soon. Bob, Gene and Staff Bob Billy ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ASEDA): ASEDA states its purposes as follows:  To operate tribally owned commercial businesses located on tribal land whether owned in fee or held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe;  To provide job opportunities for members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in or near the Tribe’s Indian country; which would utilize the talents of the members and provide adequate incomes on a long-term basis.  To provide for the efficient and effective utilization of the resources of the Tribe’s Indian country in a manner which protects the long-term interests ASEDA Board members are as follows: Dan Little Axe, President, Adam Proctor, Vice-President, and Lyndale Waller, Secretary. They had their first official meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 7pm., Tribal Complex, Governor’s conference room. All three were in attendance with Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer, AD HOC member, and Eddie Brokeshoulder, Financial Consultant. Discussed several opportunities for new businesses. ASEDA goals and plans are for the benefit of the Tribe and Tribal Members. Welcome My name is Arlene Herrera and I’ve been working as the Treasurer’s Assistant since December 1, 2010. I’ve been busy boxing old files dated back to 1972 up to 2010. Getting the Financial Consultant’s office ready. Also, got the Treasurer’s files, all in order for her, help enrollment, get the mail, deliver what ever anyone needs delivered. I have honestly learned a great deal working here and everyone is so helpful. I’m thankful to work here and enjoy coming to work. I’ve met a lot of nice and interesting people while I’ve been here. It has been a challenge but, it’s one I conquered and would do all over again. I hope this year brings everyone, peace, love, and much happiness. Sincerely, Arlene Herrera Greetings Tribal Members, Hope is all well with you all and your families! I understand there are rumors in the community relating to me about whether I should be in office or not, due to not having or refusing to do a background check. I assure you, I have complied with all the requirements. I’ve worked 30+ years with the state and federal governments, Department of Defense, United States Air Force, Indian Health Service and State of Oklahoma. In order to work with the state and federal governments, you have to have an extensive, thorough background check. The Executive Committee members meet several times a month to discuss various issues concerning the tribe and tribal members. Monthly Programs Directors meetings are a good resource for us all to know what is going on in each other’s programs. EC had a meeting with the Interim Executive Director and Program Directors of the Health Board concerning their budgets. Investments for the month are doing good but were advised to sell three and add three that are considered a good investment. Income and expenses are staying within boundaries. New 2011 budgets were passed and distributed to each program. I appreciate and welcome my new staff, Financial Consultant and Office Support Assistant. As you read on, you will see reports from ASEDA, All Nations Bank, Finance, and Support staff. Have a great Valentine’s Day! Respectfully, Kathy Deere HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011  To own, invest in, operate or manage businesses in or near the Tribe’s Indian country. Welcome tribal member Eddie Brokeshoulder to the office of Treasurer, Mr. Brokeshoulder was hired as the Financial Consultant. As Financial Consultant, his primary duty is to assist Tribal Treasurer in financial management analysis support in planning, developing, organizing, directing and evaluating the Tribe’s fiscal performance and fiduciary responsibilities. As Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder will provide the office of Treasurer with solution orientated advise and strategies related to the Tribe’s financial needs. With over ten years of working in Tribal Government operations and administering tribal programs. Eddie brings valuable experience and knowledge in financial budgets, grants and contracts compliance and program development, health program administration and recently economic development. For the past two weeks since being hired, Mr. Brokeshoulder has reviewed past audits, 2011 budgets for general fund, indirect cost, Tribal Investment Portfolio by Redstone Investments, Inc., All Nations Bank business plan, Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health,Inc./Joint Venture Construction Program, attend ASEDA board meeting, and assisted the tribe in collaborating in partnership in submission of a Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Language grant with Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and Shawnee Tribe in Miami, Oklahoma. Sound financial management is important to every person, government, corporation and organization. As a goal for the position of financial consultant is to assist the office of Treasurer in creating and communicating the financial process and providing financial transparency as possible to the Tribe which leads to mutual understanding between the Tribe and its leadership. 5 of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and which provides an adequate return on investment and an income to the Tribe from the utilization of those resources, The Election Commission accepted the filing packets of the following tribal members. 6 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 GOVERNOR: Kenneth Blanchard George Blanchard Ewell Longhorn TRIBAL SECRETARY: Leonard Longhorn Michelle Armstrong-Lopez Lewis “Jim” Johnson John Al Little Axe Teri Reed (Teresa White) 7 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 Campaign Letters ello everyone. My name is Michelle ArmstrongLopez and and proudly Billy Joe Armstrong and Ruby Seahorn’s daughter and an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. My grandmother was Irene Coker Armstrong and my great-grandmother was Mamie (Day) Coker. I am currently your Tribal Secretary and would like to serve our tribe once again by identifying and solving problems within the tribe and to continue working with the Executive Committee to come up with innovative solutions, and with a vision based on a set of strong values, I will continue to strive to help solve those problems that our tribe faces in the future. 8 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 I have worked as the Tribal Secretary for the last four years and I have done my best in helping all tribal members with whatever they needed. If I couldn’t help them then I found someone who could help them. My experiences give me a solid foundation for leadership. I taken a collaborative approach, and work well with others to inspire a shared vision for the future. And those who have worked with me will tell you that I introduce creative new ideas, that I don’t compromise my principles, and that, most importantly, I work hard and I GET THINGS DONE, and I will continue to get things done as your Tribal Secretary if you chose to re-elect me. I understand the need to modernize facilities, renovate crumbling structures and to build our revenues up for a more solid economic future. We, the EC have worked together toward a common goal, and have accomplished several different goals together. This Tribe needs someone with the skills, the temperament, and the core values to represent us with dignity and courage – someone with the experience of having accomplished goals and of having served the tribe; someone with the integrity to stand for cleaner government and to do what is right even if it’s not what is popular; and someone with the passion to fight with a backbone for those causes that will make our Tribe better. I have the EXPERIENCE, the INTEGRITY, and the PASSION that the Tribe needs. And so, it is with humility, excitement and gratitude that I formally announce my candidacy for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Tribal Secretary’s office once again. I know that we finally have an Executive Committee that works as a team and is moving our tribe in the right direction. Please consider this in voting in the Election. We are moving forward and I hate to see us taking steps backward again like in the past. I ask for your support and your vote in March. I look forward to hearing about your concerns and priorities. Thanks! Michelle Lopez To all tribal members, y name is Jim Johnson and I have filed for the secretary position for our tribe. I was the secretary in 1989 to 1991 and at that time we received $50.00 per month for our position on the executive committee. I am willing to work hard for our tribe and not for the money. We need to look at other ways of bringing in more money to our tribe. We need to be accountable to our members of the tribe and not ourselves. A new casino is a new ideal, but more work needs to be done in the location, maybe closer to Oklahoma City or Norman. Have we looked at the expenses for the up keep, operation cost, employees, and can we build this new casino without using tribal money? I have served 6 years in the marine corps. I have lived in Norman for the past 20 years. If you have any questions, please call me at (405) 922-3835. Legal Notice Important information about the $3.4 billion Indian Trust Settlement For current or former IIM account holders, Owners of land held in trust or restricted status, or their heirs There is a proposed Settlement in Cobell v. Salazar, a class action lawsuit about individual Indian land held in trust by the federal government. This notice is just a summary. For details, call the tollfree number or visit the website listed below. The lawsuit claims that the federal government violated its duties by (a) mismanaging trust funds/assets, (b) improperly accounting for those funds, and (c) mismanaging trust land/assets. The trust funds include money collected from farming and grazing leases, timber sales, mining, and oil and gas production from land owned by American Indians/Alaska Natives. If you are included in the Settlement, your rights will be affected. To object to the Settlement, to comment on it, or to exclude yourself, you should get a detailed notice at www.IndianTrust.com or by calling 1-800-961-6109. Can I get money? What does the Settlement provide? • A $1.5 billion fund to pay those included in the Classes. • A $1.9 billion fund to buy small interests in trust or restricted land owned by many people. • Up to $60 million to fund scholarships to improve access to higher education for Indian youth. • A government commitment to reform the Indian trust management and accounting system. How much can I get? • Historical Accounting Class Members will each get $1,000. • Trust Administration Class Members will get at least $500. • If you own a small parcel of land with many other people, the federal government may ask you to sell it. You will be offered fair market value. If you sell your land it will be returned to tribal control. There are two groups or “Classes” in the Settlement eligible for payment. Each Class includes individual IIM account holders or owners of land held in trust or restricted status who were alive on September 30, 2009. If you believe you are a member of either Class and are not receiving IIM account statements, you will need to call the toll-free number or visit the website to register. Historical Accounting Class Members • If you wish to keep your right to sue the federal government about What are my other rights? • The account had at least one cash transaction. • Includes estates of account holders who died as of September 30, 2009, if the IIM account was still open on that date. Trust Administration Class Members • Had an IIM account recorded in currently available data in federal government systems any time from approximately 1985 to September 30, 2009, or • Owned trust land or land in restricted status as of September 30, 2009. • Includes estates of landowners who died as of September 30, 2009 where the trust interests were in probate as of that date. This means you have asked a court to transfer ownership of the deceased landowner’s property. An individual may be included in one or both Classes. For more Information: • If you stay in the Settlement you can object to or comment on it by April 20, 2011. The detailed notice explains how to exclude yourself or object/comment. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia will hold a hearing on June 20, 2011, to consider whether to approve the Settlement. It will also consider a request for attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses in the amount of $99.9 million. However, Class Counsel has fee agreements that would pay them 14.75% of the funds created for the Classes, which could result in an award of $223 million. The Court may award more or less than these amounts based on controlling law. If approved, these payments and related costs will come out of the Settlement funds available for payment to Class Members. If you wish, you or your own lawyer may ask to appear and speak at the hearing at your own cost. For more information, call or go to the website shown below or write to Indian Trust Settlement, P.O. Box 9577, Dublin, OH 43017-4877. 1-800-961-6109 www.IndianTrust.com HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 between October 25, 1994 and September 30, 2009, and the claims in this Settlement, you must exclude yourself by April 20, 2011. 9 • Had an open individual Indian Money account (“IIM”) anytime OILS 10 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 cheduled to be in the Court Room on Wednesday, February 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon to assist with document preparation on Civil Legal matters or to direct those in need of Legal Advice or Representation to the right place. VETERANS he Tribal Veterans Association did not hold a meeting for January, due to scheduling conflicts. However, February's meeting will be held as scheduled on Wednesday, February 9th, at Thunderbird Casino [15700 E. Highway 9, Norman, OK]. The meeting will begin at 7PM. Association Color Guard members are in the process of being fitted for new vests and the new uniforms will be unveiled within the first few months of the present year. The Color Guard will be performing at the TGI Conference, on February 1st, in Catoosa, OK. Last Will & Testament (Wills Clinic) Thursday, April 28, 2011 Little Axe Resource Center Please call OILS at (405) 943-6457 to make an appointment THE ELDERS CORNER By Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary to approve such a purchase at this time. The motion was carried. Secretary Longhorn will be reimbursed for her purchase and the recorder will become property of the Elders Council. New business was the election of officers for the 2011-2012 terms. Dan Little Axe, Sr. was elected President. Gene Parker will fill the position of Vice-President. Cynthia Longhorn will retain her position as Secretary and Betty Watson will assume the responsibilities of Treasurer, their duties will begin with the February 2011 meeting which is set for Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Title VI Building on the AST complex. The meeting time is 10 a.m. A cake/pie auction and bingo will be held following the usual pot luck dinner. For comments and/or questions, please feel free to contact Cynthia longhorn at (405) 273-4137. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 bag candy. Kathy Deere stated that $276 had been earned at the 1-142010 chili/stew dinner. Mildred Switch commented that our younger elders should be more helpful with events where the eldest elders were somewhat limited. Minutes of the December 18, 2010 meeting were presented for review and comment. They were approved. Secretary Longhorn apologized that during her absence in October and November due to illness that only minutes for the October 12, 2010 meeting were prepared in brief form by Kathy Deere. They were approved. To date, there no minutes for the November 6, 2010 meeting. The treasurers’ report for the month of December 2010 was presented for review and comment. The AST account balance was given to be $903.19 and the Elders fund raising account balance was given to be $920.86. The report was approved. Old business brought out the comment from Helen Wilson, wife of tribal member Woody Wilson of the need for a tape recorder to be used during our meetings and pointed out that Frankie Watson, a previous secretary, had used such. Secretary Longhorn responded to this comment by saying that she had requested the current officers approval to purchase one but had been denied which resulted in her purchasing one with personal monies. Following lengthy discussion, a motion was made and seconded 11 he Absentee-Shawnee Elders Council held their regular monthly meeting Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Resource Center in Little Axe. Officers Gene Parker, President; Mary Birdtail, VicePresident; Kathy Deere, Treasurer and myself were present. The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. with a quorum of thirty (30) tribal members and five (5) guests present. Others arrived during the meeting. Elder member Mildred Switch gave the invocation in the Shawnee language. Birthdays for the month were recognized for Gene Parker and Stella Little, wife of tribal member David Little, Jr. Announcements included the following items: Elroy Alford thanked the Elders Council for flowers during his recent stay in hospital, Gertrude Pickering pointed out that she forgotten to sign in during the December 2010 meeting, Secretary Longhorn informed everyone of Clara Rolette Kaskuske’s recent injury but now is at home, Kathy Deere stated that the Little Axe girls basketball team had won a District championship, Esteline Schulenberg asked about left over or extra Christmas bags and was told that these had been distributed to Elders in the Little Axe area by Mary and Richard Birdtail. Serena Daughtery commented that this should be made known when this happens, that is, extra bags for other elders should be distributed to them. Donna Butler commented that only four elders had helped 12 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 happy birthday uncle pat we love you from LEIANN AND KANTYNN Alford, Dianne Susan PAT JOHNSON WE HOPE YOU AND Alford, Donald Ray PATRICK WATSON HAVE A GREAT Alford, Paul Henry BIRTHDAY Almanza, Sacha Blue Renee LOVE THE KASECAS Arellano, Jennifer Lynn TO MY BEAUTIFUL NEICES CHELE Argueta, Oneonta Marie WOMACK Armstrong, Dusty Ridge (FEB. 5TH) AND STEPHANIE GEISSLER (FEB . 8TH)YOU GIRLS ARE VERY Atwara, Honey Nicole SPECIAL I LOVE YOU BUNCHES Barnard, Kevin Michael AUNT RHONDA Belden, Florene BRENT WATSON (FEB. 1ST) WE ARE Belden, Lois Little Creek WISHING YOU A GREAT BIRTHDAY Bennett, Deeann Onahwag LOVE THE KASECAS Berryhill, Valerie Lynn Bettelyoun, Amber Dawn Bettelyoun, Anthony Bryce Bettelyoun, Lea Dawn Bittle, Joshua Jacob Blanchard Craig, Carolyn Jean Blanchard Sr, Leland Dale Blanchard, Aaron Gabriel Blanchard, Caden Briar Blanchard, Charles Eugene Blanchard, Joshua James Blanchard, Kellice Lee Happy Birthday Blanchard, Ladonna Rosalee Bart Blanchard, Rikki Rechele From Marvin & Sherry Blanchard, Taylor Jordan Happy Big FIVE-O to our favorite mean Uncle Blanchard, Thurman Leon Marvin Smith Blanchard, Velma Mae From your heathen nephews Sebastian & Christian Bowles, Melissa Carole Boyd, Laura Lynn HAPPY BIRTHDAY To my Pawpaw MARV Bread, Charles Michael From Ryder Cash Bread, Dina Adele At Half a Century old Brokeshoulder, Tammy Lynn You are still the best Brown III, Curtis Jermain Beer drinker I know! 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Hayes, Donna Kay Elkins Hayes, Jocelyn Cynthia Lorene Herrera, Robert Manuel Hibdon, Kendra Nicole Hilderbrand, Amy Beth Hill, Stephen Allen Hood III, Warren Weslyon Hood, Moria Oloizia Huey, Sandra Lilrene Jimerson Jr., Robert Johnson Jr., Foster Calvin Johnson Jr., Mark Benjamin Johnson, Cleta Joyce Blanchard Johnson, Grayling Wade Johnson, Henry Kirby Johnson, Mark Benjamin Johnson, Pauline Virginia Johnson, Rahstin Allyn Sabbestiun Johnson, Sandra Kay Johnston, Diana Sue Alford Judkins, Ashley Ann Kane, Sharon Lavonne Kaseca, Beatrice June Kickapoo, Derek Anthony Kitchen, Amber Elisabeth Knight, Natalie Jean Krackenberger, Sharon Lea Kupczynski, Joseph Martin Lalehparvaran, Ali Jordan Laplant, Scotty Alan Lasarge, Amos Dewayne Lasenberry, Bobby Joe Leath, Mary Loyse Lehman, Joenita Leigh Lena-Tiger, Camille Dawn Lewis, Elain Kay Lewis, Pamela Lynn Limbaugh, Jodi Kathleen Little Axe Eckles, Debra Lynn Little Axe Sr., Danny Little Axe, Ronald Dean Little Charley Jr., Scott Little Charley, Wanda June Little Creek, Larry Dwight Littlebear, Brooklyn Shay Littlebear, Grant Edwin Littlebear, Laura Jan Littlecreek, Cynthia Marie Littlehead, Gary Lynn Longhorn, Avis Elaine Longhorn, Cynthia A. Longhorn, Lindsey Marie Longhorn, Nathan Neil Longman, Sasha Mae Lowe, Kara Michelle Lumpmouth, Wynona Lee Maddux, Jonathan Webster Tiger Mahardy, Jeffery Andrew Mann, Colby Lee Richard Marshall, Denia Kay Martinez, Erica Inez Martinez, Jasmine Consuelo Martinez, Shawnee Danielle Masquas, Joshiah Lee May, Gina Lanette McDowell, Farrell Ramon McKane, Sidna Rae Lenee McKinney, Ellen Marie Medina, Elizabeth Ruth Ann Melton, Jaycie Taylor Miner, Veda Jorene Molina Jr., Charles B. Happy Valentine’s Day 2011 TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE RANDY EDGE TERO DIRECTOR 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 redge@astribe.com Phone 405.275.4030 ext.135 Cell 405.432.9859 JOB OPENINGS: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 Laborers 19 On February 21, Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed for President’s Day. No Lunch will be served or delivered. The Older Americans Act “Spirit of Elders” newsletter wanted some stories from different Title VI Departments of the United States telling about some of the traditional foods served and with the help of the Elders at Little Axe; their story was published in the January newsletter. Just a reminder when the Shawnee and Little Axe School Systems are closed due to the weather, we will be closed. If you have any questions you can call us at 405-275-4030 ext 169. 20 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 State of Oklahoma Approved for Driver’s License Re-instatement. FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still Available!! Little Axe Resource Center 10 hour DUI School – February 7, 8, & 9th 6:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. 24 hour DUI School: Begins February 14 and ends March 23rd. 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – Monday and Wednesday Nights OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County. Shawnee Police Department 10 hour DUI School – February 9, 10, 11th 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. 24 hour DUI School – February 22 through March 31st. 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. – Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons 10 Hour fee - $150.00 24 Hour fee - $360.00 (Cash or Money order) Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/ survey forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com. Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information. Call the AST Police Department to sign up. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Enrollment office Address Change Request New Address:__________________________________________________ City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________ County: ______________________ Home Phone ( )________________ Cell Phone (_____)________________ Tribal Member Signature Date 21 Full Name:____________________________________________________ Please Mail to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Enrollment Office 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK. 74801 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________ AST COUNTRY Open 7 Days A Week! 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! 22 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact Melissa Lopez 405-275-4030 ext. 166. 366-7220 Early Bird Breakfast $3.99 - 7 Days a Week 2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash Browns Biscuits & Gravy or Toast (With coupon-No substitutions-Expires 9/30/10) KITCHEN Sunday - 7am to 7pm Monday - 8am to 3pm Tuesday - 8am to 3pm Wednesday - 8am to 8pm Thursday - 8am to 8pm Friday - 8am to 10pm Saturday - 7am to 10pm Check Out Our Wednesday Homemade Meatloaf Special Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, vegetable side, salad, roll $ 6.99 Check out our daily homemade lunch specials! Something different every day! (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next to AST Smoke Shop) ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions for enrolled tribal citizens only. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following circumstances: 1. 2. The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has an established chart at the Little Axe Clinic. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and stocked in the pharmacy. If you’d like to submit an ad or article give us a call at (405) 275-4030 ext. 146 or send us an e-mail at mediadept@astribe.com The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently; 4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription. 4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact information. 4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or needs to be delivered. 4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call and talk to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs. ALL ARTICLES WILL BE SUBMITTED AS RECEIVED. Office of Environmental Health & Engineering • Tribal Housing Improvements Application The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Applictions need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Submit completed application to: Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235 Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic 15702 E. Hwy 9 Norman, Oklahoma 73026 Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250 Clinic Operating Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekends/Federal Holidays Closed * Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - FEBRUARY 2011 Other Programs available: • Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 23 THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions d. Condition of Home Absentee Shawnee Tribe PRSRT STANDARD MAIL U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 434 Shawnee, OK 74801 return service requested of Indians of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 2011 TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341 Building Blocks (405 878-0633 Health Programs (405) 878-4702 or 1-877-878-4702 Little Axe Clinic (405) 447-0300 Little Axe Dental (405) 307-9704 Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 Shawnee Pharmacy (405) 878-5859 Behavioral Health (405) 848-4716 LA Resource Center (405) 364-7298 or (405) 364-7569 LA Cultural Center (405) 447-3372 AST Police (405) 275-3200 or (405) 275-3432 OEH/OEP (405) 214-4235 AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050 Thunderbird Casino (405) 360-9270 or 1-800-259-LUCK AST Media Dept (405) 598-1279 AST Media Dept Fax (405) 598-1294 AST Tribal Grocery & SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668 AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220 AST Smokeshop in Harrah (405) 454-0055 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A5e7883e48019b7ac. Public record. Not legal advice.