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Vol. 27 No. 21

Inside This Issue...

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Executive Committee Reports

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Tero

Thank You Steve Colungo

For 20 Years Of Service! Nee Ya Way Ne Kon Na

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Horse Shoe Bend

Page 9

Music

Page 10

Building Blocks

Page 11

Resolutions

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July Birthdays

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Cultural Preservation, Police Dept.

& Behavioral Health

Page 20

White Turkey Band

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Spotlight Employee, OK Defense

Force Team, Russell Ellis

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Elders Corner

Lt. Governor Ike Gibson

Rep Jeff Gibson

Treasurer Kathy Deere

Steve Colungo

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

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Water Monitoring Sites

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Title VI Menu

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Constitution Revision Update

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Domestic Violence Dept.

Jonas Jacobs - Waynell Jimboy

Andy Warrior - Steve Colungo

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Vera M. Dawsey

Secretary

Governor’s

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson

Representative

Report

Let’s begin to Build For the Future (BFF)

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe at the 07/14/2014 National Indian Gaming

Well, it’s been a busy and productive month.

Commission Regulatory

I am definitely learning about our programs and the difficulty

Review and Consultation

of making needed changes. I find that it is frustrating to want to

Policy meeting during the

make changes that could benefit our Tribal members only to be

Oklahoma Indian Gaming

advised ‘that is the way we have always done it’. It is my hope that

these individuals won’t continue to say ‘I’m good with the way things

Association conference in

are’ but instead say ‘how can we improve our program to meet the

Oklahoma City.

changing needs of our people?’ Of course, I also hope that they will

have creative ideas on how to make that happen.

We are seeing changes here at the Tribe and I want to share with

you what is going on in the programs I have oversight on:

Emergency Management

Linda Day, Police Specialist II/Emergency Manager, worked with

Maintenance and other staff and volunteers to get Brindle Corner

cleaned up and cleared out and they did a wonderful job! The disaster

relief items that were placed at this facility have now been given

out to the Absentee Shawnee tribal tornado disaster relief victims.

There were a few exceptions and I’ll discuss that with you when I get

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and

to the health area. The Emergency Management area is one we will

Pottawatomie Vice Chairman Linda Capps

need to expand on at some point in the near future by placing a full

time person in the role of Emergency Manager and creating policies

and procedures for that function.

Linda Day is the contact person for this program. If she is unable

to resolve your concern communicate with my office.

Law Enforcement

Chief Jackson and I have been working on funding priorities;

interviewing and selecting new staff; and getting the Little Axe

substation completed. The Lt. Governor may speak more on the

substation project as his oversight is over BIA funds and maintenance.

The point of contact for this program is Police Chief, Brad Jackson.

If he is unable to resolve your concern communicate with my office.

Building Blocks

Governor Edwina

It is my belief that people that are qualified for positions should

Butler-Wolfe at Joe

placed

in them. If not then there may be performance issues. I and

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our

Human

Resources program have been communicating over key

with Salesmen/Tribal

Members Ken Edwards personnel qualification needs and have been trying to ensure that

directors/managers/program staff meet the qualifications cited for

and Bob Surface

their position. I found that the Building Blocks Director didn’t meet

the required qualifications. The Human Resources department

and I discussed options and she was asked to move to the Deputy

Director position. She chose to quit. This choice was hers. I am

here to make a difference and that difference will include difficult

decisions. This was one of many I am making. Currently we have

placed Briana Ponkilla, who is an Absentee Shawnee tribal member

who holds a bachelor’s degree, into this role on a temporary basis.

We are advertising for this position to be filled at this time. It is my

hope to fill it with someone who has an Early Childhood bachelors

or master’s degree based on the job description and the growing

needs of the program.

On another note we were notified that the tribe received an

Indian Community Development Block Grant for a children’s licensed

day camp and year round residential commercial youth camp in the

amount of $800,000. Mr. Rick Short wrote this on behalf of the tribe

and is projected to meet the cost needs for Phase 1. Phase 1 will be to

drill the water well and build a dining/activity hall with restrooms.

Trails and activity areas will also be completed allowing for the

Building Blocks children to use the camp by next summer as a day

camp for recreational trips away from the Building Blocks center.

There are three phases being planned. Day and youth camps may be

designed as long term commercial ventures to build

as long term support systems for our child development

programs. These day camp experiences will be offered to our children

and other child care facilities/tribes that may seek to lease the camp

ground so that they may hold summer youth camps. The income

generated by this contracts and agreements will help to sustain the

children and youth programs – if managed and run appropriately.

The unofficial facility name is Cougar Run Camp, due to a cougar

being seen on the property.

The point of contact for program issues will for now be, Briana

Ponkilla, Building Blocks Director. If she is unable to correct and/or

advise you issues related to the Daycare program then communicate

with my office.

Education

Based on discussions with this program they will be looking

at updating their policies but maintaining the same method

for students to receive funding. This program has a set number

of scholarship dollars that is given out annually. Ms. Spoon, the

Education Director, is looking at trying to place updated scholarship

information placed on the Tribe’s website Education area that may

serve as a continued resource tool to students. This is a very useful

item for our students who have unmet educational needs and may

need funding that the tribe may not offer. At this time of year with

students returning to local schools all available funding for our

students is welcomed.

The point of contact for this area is Tresha Spoon, Education

Director. Please feel free to communicate with her and if she is

unable to assist you then contact my office.

Gaming

In August we began to make some much needed changes within

the Gaming area. We have placed Dana Deere, a J.D., under a contract

with the Tribe as the Executive Director of the Gaming Commission.

We have appointed the following Gaming Commissioners to the

Gaming Board: I and my staff person, Lesa Shaw, attended the

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association meeting in Oklahoma City

this month. One of the key issues during the Tribal Consultation

meeting hosted by the National Indian Gaming Association was on 1

touch Electronic Bingo. The question being posed was simple ‘Should

this Bingo game be a Class II or Class III game? The answer is more

complex. Class II gaming includes an electronic, computer or other

technologic aid to the game of bingo that, as part of an electronically

linked bingo system, assists the player by covering, without further

action by the player, numbers or other designations on the player's

electronic bingo card(s) when the numbers or other designations

are electronically determined and electronically displayed to the

player. When an electronic aid is used then it would convert a Class

II bingo game into a Class III game. It is my position that the use of

the one touch auto-daub feature in connection with a linked bingo

game is consistent with the IGRA's definition of bingo and does not

convert a Class II bingo game into a Class III facsimile.

If you should have questions pertaining to the Gaming

Commission you may contact Dana Deer. If you would like to speak

to the Casino then you may communicate with Dillon Bird. If neither

of these individuals is able to assist you, then call my office.

Health

The Health department has many issues. This month criminal

charges were pressed against the Executive Director of Health for

allegedly hoarding tornado disaster relief items in a room at the

Little Axe Clinic. This individual has been placed on two to four weeks

of PAID’ administrative leave by the Health Board(s). This individual

last month had been cited by Indian Health Service for her work on

the Disaster Relief effort. This is appalling.

Here is what I am currently working on:

∙ Health Board – I will be checking on who has been appointed by the

Tribe and after the bylaws are re-written we will be making Health

Board appointments by tribal resolution.

∙ Health Board appointments – the term limits should be set in the

new bylaws.

∙ Health Board by-laws – these will be re-written with the Executive

Committee/Shareholders representative approving the changes by

tribal resolution. The revision of these will keep the function of the

For Profit clinic and its loans safeguarded and give the tribe their

ability to have input as a sovereign nation.

∙ Clinic functions – these will be reviewed and staffing changes

made after the bylaws have been revised and I have input into the

processes of this system. These will be performance based changes

and these individuals must meet the qualifications of that position

– with no exceptions.

In conclusion – I am excited every morning to come in and see

what challenges and opportunities are here. I am proud to serve as

your Governor and will continue to give you all that I can offer.

WE, meaning you, the people of the Tribe, and I, your elected

Governor, are indeed Building For the Future (BFF) now! I wish each

of you good health and look forward to keeping you informed on

what all we are doing here at the tribe.

Lt. G overnor’s

Report

I hope this report finds all of you in good health. I hope you

have been enjoying this weather. Not bad

for August! It’s been great, the temperature and the rain. We’re all

glad the severe weather is over.

After all this time close to a year, maybe even a little longer, we

have been working on the design for construction of the parking for

the substation for the Police Department. The announcement for

Advertising for the bids has been in the newspaper for the past couple

of weekends. There will be a pre-‐ bid meeting the 6 th of September

and then the sealed bids will be opened on the 17th of September. The

Contractor has 30 days to turn in all required documents and begin

work. We should start the project the middle of October. Hopefully the

weather will hold out and it won’t take long to get the project

completed. There may be some inconvenience for you as the actual

construction begins. I’m not exactly sure; we will try not to disturb the

traffic at the store and casino. But, as you know, road construction

does create some inconveniences. We will try to eliminate this as much

as possible. Please bear with us. Once we get the substation up and

running tribal police will be readily available for those of you who live

in the Little Axe area, eliminating the time you are currently having to

wait when you need to service of the tribal police.

There is also a tribally owned road in the Little Axe area that we

intend on closing to the public. Signs will be posted in the near future

indicating that the road will be closed to the public and no through

at a tax workshop. Another task that I have been working on is ensuring

that Absentee Shawnee tribal members who were tornado victims

and AST families in need have an opportunity to receive FEMA trailers in

our community. Should you have any questions regarding this service,

please feel free to call my office at extension 104.

Moreover, the Governor and I have been attempting to stay up to

date with what is happening in the tribal health programs and making

sure to attend the Health Board monthly meetings. Currently, my office

is in the process of attaining bids on renovations for both the store and

restaurant.

July 29th, The Absentee Shawnee Tribe hosted the first meeting in

our area for the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

Oklahoma Governor Fallon’s office sent their Tribal Liaison to answer

questions and hear concerns for all the tribal leaders in attendance.

Also, negotiations have been established between leaders of Oklahoma

City and the AST Executive Committee regarding the Atoka Pipeline.

The AST Secretary’s office was represented at the Oklahoma Indian

Gaming State Conference on August 12-‐14th. Moreover, the Secretary’s

office received the recent Tribal Employment Rights Office training and

also attended the Tribal Business Summit this past month. My office

plans to stay current on all federal, state, and local issues that affect our

people as a whole.

I would like to take this time to also extend my gratitude for all the

support my office and I have been receiving from tribal members in the

community. Each and every concern is of great importance to my office

and me. I am very fortunate to have Directors and staff members who

are willing to help tribal members and other community members we

serve. As Governor Butler-Wolfe requested in the August newsletter, I

will request the same. If you have concerns regarding departments that

I oversee, please make these concerns known first to the department

directors and if a resolution is not reached to your liking, please feel free

to contact my office assistant SleepyEye LaFromboise at 405.432.8085 or

myself at ext. 104.

Thank you,

Vera Dawsey

Tribal Secretary

traffic will be allowed. An attorney for Cleveland County suggested

that we give the residents sufficient notice, about the road closing, so

they can find an alternate route prior to the road closing.

Outside of these two items, finally coming together, things are

running smoothly. I would like to remind everyone that when you call

the tribal office for repairs to homes, driveways, whatever your need

may be, requests are handled in the order by which they are received and

also by priority. We try to do them in order but sometimes something

comes in that is an emergency and will take precedence over other

requests. We do try to assist the best we can.

Respectfully,

Isaac Gibson

Lieutenant Governor

Representative’s

Report

Greetings Fellow Tribal Members,

I hope this month finds you all in good health. Our school kids

have returned to school and everyone is back to the normal hustle and

bustle of things. On that same note, there has been much going on at

the tribe with all the changes that have taken place recently. With the

revamping of the organizational chart, programs have been moved

around somewhat and we are now able to focus more attention on

specific programs needs.

Cultural Preservation reports that they have been very busy

during the month of August, collecting rations for North Grounds War

Dance and South Grounds Arbor Dance. Both dances went very well.

For the month of September, they are planning on scheduling classes

in making yarn belts, moccasins, and shawls for those who would like

to attend. The gift shop will be receiving their Fall inventory in the

upcoming weeks which will include items such as Christmas cards and

Pendletons. They have just informed me of the arrival of several new

handrums.

The music department is busy as well, with a record high number of

students in attendance this fall, 31 to be exact. This is an exciting time for

the music department, time slots are filling up fast, but as always, Phil is

eager to help anyone who is interested in learning to play an instrument

or take vocal lessons. Phil is planning a Student Appreciation Party for

the month of October, so students be looking forward to that!

In closing, I would like to say that I am happy to be serving as your

Tribal Representative and if there is anything that I can do to assist you,

please let me know. I have an open door policy, so please come by my

office or call. Have a wonderful month!

Jeff Gibson,

Tribal Representative

Financial Consultant’s

Report

Hello Tribal Members,

Summer is coming to an end…. and school has started, kids are raring to

hit the books. As financial consultant, I continue to assist Tribal Treasurer

Kathy Deere in management support, planning, developing, organizing

and evaluating the Tribe’s fiscal performance. The process incorporates

an evaluation of a long-range financial budget process, budget analysis

and financial reporting for insuring the Tribe’s transparency to tribal

members.

Secretary’s

The following activities I have been involved and participated.

Report Financial Reports: Reviewed monthly encumbrance for General Fund

and Indirect Cost.

Greetings,

Once again, it is my honor to address each of you as your Tribal Bureau of Indian Affairs Self-Governance Negotiations: Attended

Secretary. Though Governor Butler-Wolfe and I have only been in office for AST annual 2014 BIA Self-Governance negotiations attended by Executive

a short period of time, we have been very busy getting oriented with our Committee members, staff and Anadarko Area Office and Washington

newly acquired programs and are striving to strengthen each program D.C. staff members. Discussion included AST Annual Funding agreement

to meet the needs of the people. As of July 17th, the Office of the Secretary with discussions on programs and funding for 2014 program year.

resides over the following departments (Directors are also listed as points

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

of contact):

Absentee Shawnee Native Community Development Financial

Indian Child Welfare: Summer Ackerman, Director

Institutions (CDFI): Kristi Coker-Dias consultant provided technical

Domestic Violence: Kimberly Stephens, Director

assistance in recapping/reviewing of Native CDFI Development & CDFI as

Enrollment: Larry Buckley, Director

an Economic Development Driver. Kristi reviewed AST Organizational

development steps and fundraising efforts to date. Development of CDFI

Social Services: Annie Wilson, Director

was discussed and agreed to submit an application to state of Oklahoma

Title VI: Dos Owings, Director

for a non-profit 501(c) 3 status, followed by development of Articles of

Tero; Randy Edge, Director

Incorporation and By-Laws creation. Kristi mentioned she will contact

AST Tribal Store/ Country Kitchen: Paul McIntyre, Acting General Manager Oweesta staff person to develop a market analysis for AST.

August 12-‐15th, as Secretary, I represented the tribe alongside Empowering Ranchers, Farmers & Rural Businesses: Treasurer

Treasurer Deere and Tax Commissioner Les Cusher, in Tulalip, Washington Deere and I attend Empowering Ranchers, Farmers & Rural Businesses

sponsored by Mvskoke Food Sovereignty and Oklahoma Black Historical

Research Project in Okmulgee, OK. The purpose of this conference was

to present latest news on the Farm Bill, teach local communities about

resources available through USDA, and rural development grants and

loans. The conference provided an opportunity to network with federal

agencies and non-profits: USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service,

Langston University Black Historical Research project, non-profit

Mvskoke Food Sovereignty. Representatives of Congressman Frank Lukas

and Markwayne Mullins office where on hand to speak and answer

questions regarding farm bill. Two projects were discussed and are under

consideration Butterfly Farm and Goat program.

Encore Entrepreneurial Small Business Workshop: Attended

workshop on Start and Grow a Small Business sponsored by AARP, SBA,

SCORE, and REI Women’s Business Center, Southwest Oklahoma City Public

Library. Experts discussed programs and resources available such as

writing your business plan to seeking start-up capital. Information you

can use to get started and succeed in small business. The small business

workshop provided me an opportunity to network with AARP, SCORE and

SBA staff.

Government to Government Consultation & USDA Farm Bill

Meeting: Attended meeting held at Citizen Potawatomi Nation sponsor

Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, Dr. Carol Crouch, NCRS

State Tribal Liaison which provided an overview of USDA services and

programs available. Discussions included ways tribal governments may

better utilize USDA resources and programs.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax

Assistance (VITA): Attended meeting at the IRS Oklahoma City office

with Treasurer Deere, Rico Coon, Nishant Shrestha and Pam Charles,

Sr. Stakeholder Relationship Manager of IRS. Ms. Charles provided

information as a potential VITA partner with an overview of Volunteer

Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and requirements of setting up

this program for our tribal members, emphasis on Earned Income Tax

Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit components, program targeted towards

low-income families with children (AGI < $50,000). If you have questions

and or interested in becoming a VITA volunteer please contact Eddie

Brokeshoulder @ 275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com.

Constitution

Revision

Committee: Constitution Revision

Committee members recently attended an Elder’s monthly meeting

to discuss the proposed Legislative/Executive Branch revision to the

constitution. Briana Ponkilla presented a video presentation in a mock

format on the proposed Executive and Legislative separation into two

different branches of government. A survey was handed out to all tribal

members in attendance. The results will be presented in the upcoming

newsletter.

In closing, the office of Treasurer welcomes questions, suggestions and

has an open door policy for our constituents, if you have questions contact

Eddie Brokeshoulder 275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com.

Respectfully Submitted,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

insurance or other coverage is very beneficial to the Tribe’s health systems.

Any cost not paid by your insurance company will be paid by Tribal health

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

not covered by your insurance. Using your coverage allows the health

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

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

program and allows more services to Tribal members. In addition, any

funds paid by the Tribe on claims filed with your insurance helps to meet

your deductibles.

The Tribe’s 2010, 2011, and 2012 Audits are “unmodified” opinion; which

when compared to an educational grading scale is an A. 2014 Indirect Cost

Proposal for submission to the Interior Business Center (IBC). Our rate is

up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012, and 27.39% for

2013.

The finance department for 2013 is completing accounting by the 10th

day of the month which has been extended from the 7th allowing the

health finance to provide reports necessary for adjusting inventory and

accounts receivable. Financial reporting for the Health Authority and Li

Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee and

Little Axe (LSWN) continues. The Finance staff has completed the July

reconciliations for financial reporting. It is imperative the accounting

staff continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go

smoothly, so that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as well. Indirect

cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the

audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes in place

in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate

records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in

compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and

GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and these rules are

updated sometimes annually.

The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants. In

addition, the Tribe operates a General Fund and an Indirect Cost Fund.

The new clinic building payments are current and have not been late and

projections are that they will continue to be current going forward.

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, 2 non-AST

tribal members, and 5 (36%) being non-natives. This department as always

would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the

Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources, and support to

enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue

with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program

Managers and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication

in our continued group effort toward accomplishing our goal.

If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and

I will be glad to assist you. Respectfully,

Belinda Collins

Controller.

AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE

SEEKING VOLUNTEER TRIBAL MEMBERS

Are you interested in participating and being a part of a better

tomorrow?

Treasurer’s

Greetings Tribal Members,

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

Report

Summer is over and Fall is here! Another school year has begun for

our children, youth, college and maybe even adult students. Our hope

and prayers that students will be conscientious, study diligently, gain

more knowledge, be safe in their sporting activities, and any other

extracurricular activities.

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families, who have lost loved

Finance Department

ones this month.

September 2013 • Monthly Program/Departmental Directors meeting. Each

The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping

director comes every third Monday and gives a monthly update on

the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through

their program/department. Court, Cultural Preservation/Gift Shop,

communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working

Education, Domestic Violence/Family Services, Enrollment, Human

together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective

Resources, Finance, Maintenance, Music, MIS, Police, Procurement,

processes for transacting business.

Realty, Probate, Social Services, Tag, TERO, Title VI, Building Blocks,

Tribal Members and Native Employees allowing clinic and pharmacy

Indian Child Welfare, Housing, Media, OEH/OEP, and Health Programs.

visits to be claimed on their medical insurance coverage from private

We, as the Executive Committee, appreciate these departments who

•

the recording. People speak at about 200 words a minute, but write

or type at 30 to 60 words a minute. So the act of writing interferes

with the flow of thought. Answering a question out loud will yield a

much more passionate and personal essay,” says Mark Kantrowitz,

senior vice president and publisher of the Edvisors Network; 2-PICK

MAJOR a that will offset rising tuition costs by Anthony Carnevale,

director and research professor at the Georgetown University Center

on Education and the Workforce, “Three big predictors of high income

are your college major, whether you go into management, and whether

you go to graduate school. More and more, your major matters more

than what school you graduated from. People who major in scientific,

engineering, mathematical, or technological fields get higher starting

salaries, move into management faster, and recover better during

downturns.” 3-LEARN TO BE HANDY, Adam Rubenstein, Always Goggle

a home project. You can save hundreds doing it yourself. I replaced the

capacitor in my AC unit for $29 instead of paying the AC company $250.”

4-WEATHER THE NEXT STORM THAT HITS, Amy Bach, executive

director of United Policyholders, an insurance consumer advocacy

group. “Because of changes insurers have made in recent years, you

may have to shoulder a larger portion of your losses than in the

past. The more informed you are, the better your settlement will be.

Don’t wait for n insurer to estimate their replacement cost of your

belongings: Make your own inventory, and tell the insurance company

what you think it owes you. Keep a journal of every conversation

with your insurer. And keep binders with your receipts, estimates, and

inventories. You have to be your own advocate.” 5-BE HAPPIER ABOUT

WHAT YOU BUY, Elizabeth W. Dunn, associate professor of psychology

at the University of British Columbia and co-author of Happy Money:

The Science of Smarter Spending, When you look at your budget, home

in on the major purchases you’re considering in the next six months.

Ask yourself; Would this purchase affect my life next Tuesday? Very

often you will realize that it wouldn’t. That’s a sign that you may be

able to cut this item from your budget. Many of our purchases have

no bearing on our daily lives, and we tend to overestimate the impact

of any one thing on our happiness. Try to devote extra money only to

purchases that will positively affect how you spend your time.”

take the time to come and give us an update on activities and events

monthly and prepare monthly written reports. We understand they

may have circumstances occur that prevent them from coming to the

monthly meetings and appreciate the fact that they let us know or

send someone in their place when they cannot attend. THANK YOU!

Elders’ Monthly meetings are held every third Saturday, either at

AST Resource Center or Title VI Bldgs, 10 am. If you are 55 years and

older, please come join us for fellowship, food, and fun times together.

Fund raisers, outings, and cultural activities are planned monthly.

Activities and Events the Elders have hosted are: Veterans’ Pow Wow

in November, Inaugural Ball, attended various cultural events in

Canada, Iowa, New Mexico, South Dakota, etc., in and around the state

of Oklahoma. The officers are Dan Little Axe, President, Mary Birdtail,

Vice-President, Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary, and Betty Watson,

Treasurer. If you would like more information about the Absentee

Shawnee Elders Council, please call Cynthia Longhorn, 405/273-4137.

Financials for Health Monthly Mtg., Monthly tribal finance, health

finance, clinical administrators, and business office meet to review

monthly financials and collections of the health clinics in Little Axe

and Shawnee.

Thunderbird Casino Monthly financial meeting with General

Manager, Dillon Byrd, Controller, myself, and/or other Executive

Committee Member, who are available, to go over the monthly

financials of both casinos in Little Axe and Shawnee.

CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) GrantAction Planning Meeting of Steering Committee. Grant was

submitted February 28, 2013 and should know soon if awarded.

Reviewed AST Organization Development steps and fundraising

efforts to date. Development of CDFI was discussed and agreed to

submit an application to state of Oklahoma for a non-profit 501© 3

status, followed by development of Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws creation. Oweesta staff person will be contacted to develop a

market analysis for the Tribe. If any tribal member is interested in

being on this committee, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 2754030, Ext. 148.

Constitutional Revision Committee (CRC): Met with the Elders and

were shown a mock video session of present Executive Committee

Monthly meeting and proposed Legislative Session. Questions and

Answers were addressed. Also, survey was handed out to each elder

to fill out and submit after the meeting to gather data to see if tribal

members were interested. If you are interested in taking the survey,

it is on the AST website along with the video www.astribe.com . We

would appreciate your input, suggestions, or come to the monthly

meetings. If you have questions or would like more information,

please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 Ext 148. Or contact

Briana Ponkilla, her email address: brianaponkilla@yahoo.com

NEWS FLASH

Cobell Update (http://www.indiantrust.com): Have questions call the

Info Center: 1-‐800-‐961-‐6109.

Updated deadlines for claimants who submitted claims in connection

with the trust Administration Class:

√ May 1, 2013-The Claims Administrator mailed letters detailing

the initial determination of eligibility to all persons who filed a

timely claim.

√ July 1, 2013-Written requests for reconsideration must have been

postmarked July 1 and sent with all supporting documentation

to the Claims Administrator.

√ August 1, 2013-the Claims administrator mailed letters to any

requests for reconsideration with a second determination of

eligibility.

√ September 4, 2013-Written requests to appeal the second

determination of class eligibility must be postmarked and sent

to the Claims Administrator.

√ Appeals will be reviewed by the Special Master, the Honorable

Richard Levie (Ret.), who was appointed by the Court on December

19, 2012.

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The Finance Department employees, Controller, Belinda Collins, Asst.

Controller, Genevieve Foster, and Staff Accountant III, Deanna Wood, very

much deserve special recognition as they daily continue the never ending

processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Without

their tireless diligence, dedication, and commitment we could not keep

the financial transactions processes flowing!

Also, appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist me with numerous projects, recommendations/suggestions,

attendance at meetings where I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in

the office of Treasurer! Very special thanks to Arlene Herrera who serves as Administrative Assistant in the office of treasurer and secretary.

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,

Kathy Deere

Tribal Treasurer

“LEADERSHIP IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY”

“A True Leader is a Slave to the Needs of His People”

Tulalip Spiritual Leader (1927-1994), Kenny Moses, Sr.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

In the final weeks of August, TERO will be attending several more

meetings. On August 28, TERO will have a meeting with the

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. TERO also plans to schedule

a meeting with a Mrs. Roberts of the National Indian Council on

Aging.

Randy Edge

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Within the next month of September, TERO will also be continuing

to take applications for the construction project of the new Building

Blocks Daycare that will be located in Little Axe. Also, there will be

an opportunity to fill out an application for the National Indian

Council on Aging. To fill out an application, you have to be 55 years

of age or older. If you have any other questions concerning either of

these opportunities, please contact our TERO offices to update your

application or put in an application if you are interested.

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Shawnee, OK 74801

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T.E.R.O. Department September Newsletter Article

The TERO department helps Native Americans with job placement

and employment referrals, and we strongly encourage any tribal

member or Native American who may need employment to come

to the Absentee Shawnee TERO department and apply. To become

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

the department to pick-up and fill out an application. We are located

in building #1 on the second floor. Second, you will need to provide

the TERO department your CDIB or a document to prove your

tribal Affiliation (YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF A FEDERALLY

RECOGNIZED TRIBE TO BECOME AN APPLICANT), your social

security card, and your Driver’s License or State ID. Third, you will

need to provide the department with any licenses, credentials, or

any other certifications/degrees you have acquired.

The Tribal Employment Rights Office also known as TERO is a

department that protects tribal employees’ rights and supports

tribal career development. Within this past month, the TERO

department has experienced a steady flow of business. We have

added 8 new applicants to our database which now brings our total

numberofapplicants to 596. Of those 8 new applicants, 3 are Absentee

Shawnee Tribal members. We have also helped 30 applicants/guests

who have walked in, called/received 184 phone calls. We have also

referred 8 applicants to various departments within the tribe, 3

applicants to Thunderbird Entertainment Center, 1 applicant to the

Building Blocks Construction Project in Little Axe, and 37 applicants

to outside sources.

Besides taking care of daily business, TERO has also been in

attendance to numerous meetings since the last newsletter. On

July 23, TERO had a meeting with Mrs. Cheryl Garcia of the human

resource department at the Kickapoo Tribal Health Center. During

the meeting, discussions took place about jobs. Then on July 25,

TERO met with Thunderbird Entertainment Center to discuss the

upcoming Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference and

Trade Show. The following week, on July 29, TERO attended a

meeting at Thunderbird Entertainment Center where discussions

took place about the Tobacco Compact. On the following day, July

30, TERO met with Mr. Bill James of the Chickasaw Nation to discuss

preferred vendors. Then on July 31, TERO had a meeting with Mrs.

Rebecka Shaw of the City of Oklahoma City Personnel Operations.

On the same day, July 31, Mrs. Tracy Copeland of TGI Enterprises,

Inc., a TERO certified vendor, visited the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Complex and Thunderbird Entertainment Center. During her visit,

she displayed some of the merchandise that TGI Enterprises, Inc.

provides. Then on August 7, TERO attended two meetings. The first

meeting was with AICCOK. During this meeting, the scholarships

that were going to be presented were discussed. Following this

meeting, TERO had a meeting with Mr. Michael Harjo. Mr. Harjo is

interested in becoming a TERO certified vendor. The following day,

August 8, TERO met with Mr. Neil Hawkins of the Choctaw Nation.

During this meeting, TERO discussed the details of becoming a

GED testing site. The following week, from August 12 – August

14, TERO attended the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA)

Conference and Trade Show in Oklahoma City. Then on August

15, TERO attended two events. The first event was the EEOC TERO

Training Conference held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa,

Oklahoma. The second event was the 2013 Summer Job fair at the

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center. At the fair, TERO

discussed the program and services the department has to offer to

16 possible new applicants and made 8 new contacts. Finally from

August 19-‐20, TERO attended the 2013 Indian Country Business

Summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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

other services. TERO holds the responsibility of insuring our

applicants have equal opportunity for employment and

receivecall backsorletters on all positionsthat are applied for.

The TERO department also provides/helps our applicants with job

search, referrals, resume assistance, interview tips, and application

status. Further for your convenience, the TERO department also

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

the Oklahoma City, Norman, and Moore areas outside of our offices

on bulletin boards and in binders. Currently, we have close to 100 job

openings posted outside of our offices. However, keep in mind, these

job postings are constantly changing and being updated weekly as

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

have been filled. However, still stop by and fill out an application, if

you haven’t already done so, and look at the current job openings. If

you have any further questions

about the TERO program or just have a request, you can contact our

office anytime Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm (closed 12

pm to 1 pm for lunch), and we will be happy to assist you.

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

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

The following is a list of job openings for some off campus

positions posted at the TERO department:

Dishwasher

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Cashier

Mixer Driver

Sales Associate

Equipment Operator

Customer Service

Welder

Receptionist

Mechanic

Bank Teller

Laborer

Shift Managers

Housekeeping

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HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

September 2013 News

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Randall Watson have begun making the necessary preparations for the classroom so that it will be ready for students

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taking job applications

and interviewing for several of our positions. Please fill free to call and

job applications and interviewing for several of our positions. Please fill free to

or stop by for call

information and to fill out applications. Have a terrific September and get

and or stop by for more information and to fill out applications. Have a

ready for fall! terrific September and get ready for fall!

Autumn Parsons‐Squire

MSPI BOOTH

Jennifer Sloan, MSPI coordinator and AST

member, Julie Watson at the Shawnee Clinic

Tribal Member

Autumn Parsons-Squire, Daughter

of Jimmy Squire, recently attended

CNP Games and won first place in

Golf and third in Bowling.

MSPI BOOTH

R e so l u t i o n s

RESOLUTIONS THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2013

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

E-AS-13-63 07/26/13

Authorizes the Governor to enter into a provisional ninety (90) day contract with Ms. Dana Deere at the rate of $55,000 per year to serve as Executive

Director for the Gaming Commission, effective immediately.

E-AS-13-64 07/26/13

Confirms the appointment of Eastman Switch to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma’s Gaming Commission, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

and expiring July 26, 2016.

E-AS-13-65 07/26/13

Authorizes, adopts and approves the submission of an application to the Internal Revenue Service for the creation of the Absentee Shawnee Community

Development Financial Institution as a Federally Recognized Not-For-Profit 501 (C) 3.

E-AS-13-66 08/21/13

Agrees to the appointment of and payment for Alexander Skibine as Arbitrator for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; authorizes

and approves the Arbitration Retainer Agreement (attached); and designates Governor Edwina Butler- Wolfe as the Tribal official with the signature

authority to execute the contract on behalf of the Tribe, effective immediately.

E-AS-13-67 08/21/13

Acknowledges and authorizes the corrected blood degree change for Sheldon Thomas White Thunder, and hereby makes it known that this individual

is an enrolled Tribal Member and is now and forever the degree of Absentee Shawnee Indian blood as corrected and shown above.

Acknowledges and authorizes the corrected blood degree change for Linda Sue Blanchard and hereby makes it known that this individual is an enrolled

Tribal Member and is now and forever the degree of Absentee Shawnee Indian blood as corrected and shown above.

E-AS-13-68 08/21/13

E-AS-13-69 08/21/13

Approves and accepts Nicholas Alexander Innis, Gregory Keith Kilmer, Iris Nahla Thorpe, Shylah Jean Thorpe, Joshina Leeshay Johnson, Kianna Carolyn

Littlebear, Joshua Lawrence Peetoom, William Ryan Peetoom, Alexander R S Peetoom, Silvanus Mack Johnson, Trenden Derrick Lee Mack, Makenna

Dawn Mack, Chael Harper Blanchard, Daelan Takye WhiteThunder and Kayla LeeAnn Minnick Larney as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.

E-AS-13-70 08/21/13

Approves the re-appointment of Mike Affentranger as Commissioner to the Absentee-Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a

three (3) year term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2016.

E-AS-13-71 08/21/13

Establishing a banking relationship with Firstar Bank, 10124 S. Sheridan in Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 beginning with the purchase of a CD in the amount of

$200,000.00. The bank account signers for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to include the Executive Committee members as follows:

Lieutenant Governor Isaac Gibson Jr., Secretary Vera M. Dawsey, Treasurer Kathy Deere, and Representative Jeff Gibson, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

E-AS-13-72 08/21/13

Authorizes and approves the change of bank account signers on all bank accounts; all investment accounts including, but not limited to, LPL Financial

(Linsco Private Ledger) and Merrill Lynch; and all Bureau of Indian Affairs accounts for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to

include the Executive Committee members as follows: Lieutenant Governor Isaac Gibson Jr., Secretary Vera M. Dawsey, Treasurer Kathy Deere, and

Representative Jeff Gibson, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

E-AS-13-73 08/21/13

Authorizes and consents to the conveyance of Absentee Shawnee Allotment AS-S 1500.

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS:

L-AS-13-04 08/21/13

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma authorizes and approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Tribal Sex Offender Registry Code; Tribal Sex Offender Registration Policies and Procedures Manual; and the Policy for Registering and Tracking Sex

Offenders as attached, effective immediately.

FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing contained in this Resolution herein shall be construed or interpreted to be relinquishment of the sovereign powers

and protections of this Tribe nor a waiver of its sovereign immunity; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe does not consent to any exercise of state jurisdiction on tribal lands under the National Sex

Offender Registry System, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Tribal Sex Offender Registry Code; Tribal Sex Offender Registration Policies and

Procedures Manual; or the Policy for Registering and Tracking Sex Offenders.

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

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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.

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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.

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ASTAST

PHARMACY

NEWS

PHARMACY NEWS

KITCHEN

 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.

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!

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

Open 7 Days A Week!

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**

366-7220

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

to AST Smoke Shop)

FY-2013

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 7/31/13)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

RUN DATE:

08/12/13

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

TOTAL

COLLECTED

Sales (6%)

$5,320.89 $5,961.53 $10,318.20 $5,250.35 $6,199.63 $5,694.53 $10,621.07

Gaming % of free cash $414,328.00 $408,888.00 $225,370.00 $224,409.00

$0.00 $258,496.00 $368,744.00

Employee (1%)

$29,238.39 $4,799.87 $4,314.16 $20,146.42 $11,097.65 $11,469.05 $8,437.34

Severance (8%)

$15,812.22 $5,128.09

$0.00 $21,426.59 $12,234.71 $1,488.58 $19,054.69

Motor Vehicle

$14,481.54 $13,521.61 $15,001.64 $13,851.28 $13,034.02 $15,104.71 $14,605.08

Tobacco Refund

$10,087.72 $12,244.26 $8,474.55 $9,091.57 $11,494.05 $10,776.45 $9,807.70

$0.00

$49,366.20

$1,900,235.00

$89,502.88

$75,144.88

$99,599.88

$71,976.30

TOTAL TAXES

$0.00

$2,285,825.14

$140.00

$0.00

$2,021.75

0.09%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $490,238.76 $450,793.36 $263,585.30 $294,405.21 $54,215.06 $303,199.32 $431,409.88

$0.00

$2,287,846.89

100%

Miscellaneous

$489,268.76 $450,543.36 $263,478.55 $294,175.21 $54,060.06 $303,029.32 $431,269.88

$970.00

$250.00

$106.75

$230.00

$155.00

$170.00

NOTE:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Program

Six Good Reasons Why You Should Become a Tax

Volunteer

v No previous experience required.

v IRS provides free tax law training/materials that allow

volunteers to prepare basic individual tax returns.

v Hours are flexible.

v Volunteer site to be determined. VITA sites offer free

electronic filing (federal / state) tax returns.

v Veteran and non-veteran volunteers may be able to help

military personnel and their families.

v As a volunteer, you become part of a program that has

helped people file tax returns at no charge for more than

four decades.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

2.16%

83.06%

3.91%

3.28%

4.35%

3.15%

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

107 North Kimberly

P.O. Box 425

Shawnee, OK 74802-0425

Phone (405)-273-1050

Fax (405)275-0678

Down Payment Assistance Program

This program offers a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to assist with down payment

and/or closing cost to purchase a home and is designed to make home mortgage payments

more affordable.

Eligibility

•

Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age

Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe, with priority given to

enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply

Applicant must qualify as a low-‐income family, and must meet minimum income

guidelines

Applicant must be first-‐time homeowner

Primary residences only

Must be approved for home loan

Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection

For more Program Information, please contact Kimberly

Vermillion at Ext. 260.

September 2013 Birthdays

Abrams, Geraldine

Alaee, Sheila Sepideh

Alford, David Paul

Alford, Jennifer Christine

Allen, Tasia Lynn

Applegate, Jason Grant Arms,

James Louis

Arms, Michael Brandon

Armstrong, Darrell Lynn

Atwood, Stephen Jacob

Barnard, Katrina Tate

Barnes, Jordan Tylor

Barriga Jr., Rogelio Alberto

Bateman, Thomas Albert

Bates, Charles Edward

Beaver, Matthew David

Bellin, Chance Andrew

Bellin, Jack Matthew

Bergen, Mercedes Ian

Berry, Shane Tecumseh

Blanchard Jr, Reuben Caleb

Blanchard Jr., Leland Dale

Blanchard Sr., George Melvin

Blanchard, Consuela Sirena

Blanchard, Craig Lewis

Blanchard, Jacob Dakota

Blanchard, Paulette Louise

Blanchard, Reuben Caleb

Blanchard, Summer Gail

Blankenship, Fabian Mae

Blocker, April Dawn

Bosquez, Emilia Marie Nicole

Bowens, Kendra Rachelle

Brinkoetter, Karen Kay

Brown, Addilynn Emmalee

Bruner, Rhiannon Lydia

Bump Sr., Richard Dewitt

Burnett, Darrell Wayne

Burns, Constance Darlene

Burns, Natasha Brooke

Butcher, Sallie Elizabeth

Carlson III, Dennis Roy

Carlson, Daniel Ray

Carnes, Haley Ann Marie

Carpenter, Cynthia Marie

Carter, Mariella Raelynn

Charley Whatley, Maddisson Noel

Charley, Garry Joe

Chisholm, Milford Wayne

Clinesmith, Brooklyn Makay

Cobell, Julee Rae

Coddington, William Luther

Cody, Donna Noreen

Colungo, Redena Sue

Combs III, Frederick Cecil

Coon, Ella Kay

Couch, Rickie Charles

Cravens, Goldie Ann

Creek, Josephine

Creek, Ralph Samuel

Crosswhite, Hunter Raven

Cuellar, Ronald Lee

Culwell, Bryson Gene

Cypret, Norman Wayne

Daniel, Dana Laree`

Deer, Brandon Jeremy

Deer, David Joel

Deer, Jalen Dean

Dibler, Bobby George

Downey, Cheyenne Rena

Downs, Debra Ann

Duncan, Carolyn Ann

Elam, Marquese Dashawn

Ellis, Eric Wade

Ellis, MaKenzie Rae

Ellis, Richard Bryant

Ellis, William Bryant

Elmore, Christa Ann

Longhorn, Juanita Louise

Longhorn-Dees, Aireanna Belle

Longman, Anthony Lamont

Longman, Emily R.

Longman, Jordyn Christian Spybuck

Longman, Shea Michael

Lopez, Angela Michelle

Louvier, Natasha Renee

Lowe, Ariah MaRae

Lowe, Brian James

Lowe, Caden Elijah

Manley, Sue Ann Burkhart

Mann, John Edward

Martin, Juston Allen

Martinez, Brandon Paul

Martinez, Leo Littlecreek

Masquas, Jace Gabriel

Masquat, Finley Ray

Mauldin, Charlotte Vada Renia

Maxfield, Katherine Elizabeth

McAnally, Amber Chantel

McClung, Helen L Burkhart

McGirt, Douglas Burton

McIntyre, Vickie Teresa

McKinney, Lucia Jade

McMahan, Ashley Rae

McPherson, Jeremy Lee

Miller, Esperanza

Morrell, Kristy Ann

Morris, Brandon Zachary

Morris, Raymond Ray

Morton, Lisa Marie

Murry, Stevey Raynae

Nance, Jada Karyn

Nance, Kameron Jace

Nelson Jr., James Bradley

Nelson, Telisa Renee

Neske, Christopher Hugh

Nice, Hunter Eli

Norton, Jai'Ahnna Anjali

Ochoa, Florence Pauline

Olinger, Stephen Garrett

Ongaco, Alexandra Renee`

Pack, Trace Matthew

Palacios, Phyllis Diana

Panther III, William

Panther, Nina Renee

Panther, Raymond Dale

Ponkilla, Edmond Lee

Ponkilla, Timothy James

Porambo, Anthony Thomas

Poston, Teresa Sue

Powell, Robert M

Powell, Wesley Lynn

Prettyman, Faith Grinell

Proctor, Noah Gene

Purcell, Jason Lee

Reeves, Marian Louise

Roberts, Jimmy Dean

Routledge-Hunt, Brandi Faye

Rowan, Cobie Mae

Ruimveld, Shacoda Louis

Ruimveld, Shawn Wade

Ruiz, Kathlene Luiza Mae

Ryan, Danielle Marie

Sadongei, Carolyn Little Axe

Salisbury, James Haydyn

Sampson, Sharon Louise

Schmitz, Tana Marie

Seber, Walt Unitus

Serena, Gary Allen

Sharpe Jr., Chevis Shenold

Shaver, Brittney Nicole

Shaver, Jordin Lei

Sherrill, Jocelynn Elyssa

Shupe, Josh Michael

Simpson, Julian Elliot

Sloat, Alec Duane

Felton, Alisha Lynn

Ferrell, Melinda Kay

Foreman, Stefany Elayne

Foster, Linda Jean

Frazier, Rickie Dewayne

French, Jeffery John

Fritsch, Jadyn Mark

Fuentez, Cruzito Damacio

Ganaway Jr., Mark Terrell

Garretson, Cody Ronald

Garza Jr., Gary Don

Gibson Jr., Isaac

Gibson, Edna Faye

Gibson, Jennifer Michelle

Gibson, Justin Ryan Hill

Gillespie, Tamara Sue

Gilman, Peter Howard

Gouge, Ashlynn Jean

Graham, Thomas Wendell

Gregory, Samuel Edwin

Hackbarth, Marissa Lucille

Hadjiconstantinou, Openia Sue

Hale III, Phillip Wayne

Haley, Shirley Frances

Hall, Christayl Rachell

Harjo Jr, Benjamin

Harjo Jr., Burton Thomas

Harvey, Shelia Lynn

Haumpy Jr., William Allen

Haumpy, Talia Sharee

Hicks, Angelia Jean

Hill, Amanda Nicole

Hood, Malacki David Weslyon

Houston Fenix, Lexus Nicole

Houston, Michael

Hurst, Brian Keith

Jacobs, Kasiana Marie

Jacobs, Mary Theresa

James, Billie Jane

James, Zachary Lee

Jimerson #11498-078, Tyrone Dremain

Johnson, Brandon W. C.

Johnson, Eryn Edward

Johnson, Lewis Allen

Johnson, Lyndsey Marie

Johnson, Sandra Kay

Jordan, Wendi Renee

Kaseca, Kristin Nikole

Kaseca, Paul Daniel

Kelly, Gayla Ann

Kelly, Kellie Marie

Kickapoo, Roy Matteson

Kickapoo, Valerie Yolanda

Killian, Angelic Marie

Kirby, Emma Grace

Kmatz, Jacob Alexander

Knight-Kastl, Patch Little Star

Kowitz, Trentyn Mikal

La Plant, Ryan Zachary

Laplant, Raymond Lowell

Larney, Darrell Scott

Lassiter,MiaAngelina Kayleigh

Lee, James Stacey Chang-Sun

Leedom, Donna Jeanne

Leroy, Geraldlain Jon

Leupp, Lenora Little Creek

Limon, Justine Danielle

Little Axe III, Troy Lee

Little Axe, Brittany Elaine

Little Axe, Jason Randall

Little Charley, Paige Marie

Little Jim, Charles Kerwin

Little Jim, Jason Webster

Little, Christina Kathaleen

Littlecreek, Joshua Dwight

Littlecreek, Raqueal Amae

Livsey, Mckinzy Diane

Lockner, Krin Kimberly

Sloat, Carol Ann

Sloat, Colby Trae

Sloat, Garrett Davis

Smith, Kristi Dawn

Smith, Larry Dale

Snake, Jana Rachelle

Soap, Jakobi Christopher

Soap, Wilson Lee

Spoon, Dakota Austin

Spoon, Eric Louis

Spoon, Kenneth Lee

Spriggs, Helen Wyatt S

pybuck, Justice Evan

Spybuck, Kase Brennon

Squire, Shawneecey Jordawna

Squire, Takota Lynn

Starr, Meranda Lynn

Stoliby, Sean Ryan

Switch, Eastman Kelly

Switch, Isaac Jay

Switch, Lana Iris

Switch, Susan LeAnn

Tascier, Samuel Ethan

Terres, Paula Ailene

Thompson, Darian Andrew

Thompson, DeShayla Tamia

Thorpe, Grace Janette

Thorpe, Keenan Allen

Thorpe, Lorrie Ann

Thorpe, Melanie Lea

Thorpe, Rachel Danielle

Tiger, Christopher Neal

Tiger, Darryl Dean

Tiger, Gladys Jean

Tiger, Luvenia Starr

Tiger, Mary Augustina

Tiger, Phyllis Gail

Tiger, Terrance Nathan

Torres, Hector Gene

Tsoodle, Teri Kaye

Tullius, Kaley Mariah

Tyner, Marcus Charles

Valdivia, Joseph Enrique

Valdivia, Ronald David

Vazquez, Tyler Keith

Wahpekeche, Meredith York

Wahpekeche, Silas Kane

Walley, Breanna Joy

Walsh, Malissa Lisa Renee

Warrior Jr., Lucian Jay

Warrior Sr., Manuel Anthony

Warrior, Levi Stafford

Washington Jr., Eric Sean

Washington, Nicholas Shane

Watkins, Mickaela Marie

Watson, Betty Lou

Watson, Jo Ann Spybuck

Webster, Michael Brice

Westberry, Amanda LeJean

White III, Charles Daniel

White, Susan Nicole Olivia

Whited, James Aaron

Wilburn, Joshua Wayne

Wilkerson, Lawrence Anthony

Wilkerson, Tammy Lynn

Williams, Christopher John

Williams, Sonja Barbara Gosney

Williams, Taren Janea

Wilson Jr., Darrell Gene

Wilson Jr., Woodrow

Wilson, Patrick Loyd

Winter, Brendan James

Winter, Tammy Lyn

Winter, Tara Ann Nicole

Woods, Anna Marie

Yeahpau, Jeri Maye

Yones, Amber Marie

Happy Birthday To You...

To B-Bye and Bub

Love Dad

To A Good Man, My Son

Happy Birthday to B-‐Bye and Bub

Love Dad

Wishing

Ashlynn (Pink) a

Happy Birthday!!

James L.

“Duke”

Arms

I love you,

MOM

Happy Birthday!

Carolyn

(Little Axe) Sadongei

From Paul & Jayne & family

From Grammy & Paul

Camp Nikoti Tribal Youth Program presents...

Melokami Youth Camp 2013

THANK YOU to all tribal program staff who helped make this year’s camp a success and

full of fun for the youth!

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Promoting Safe and Stable Families

Parenting Classes

The kids had a wonderful time at the MSPI Summer Camp 2013-‐days filled with activities. On the

last day the participants received a Certificate along with a cheer ant to say a job well done!!!

And a great job done by the BH staff as well!!! And thanks to Tribal members Leah and Jason for

teaching us how to traditional dance! It was awesome! It”s such a blessing to see children having

fun laughing and smiling-‐and to let them know there’s fun things to do without alcohol and

drugs. Prevention Works. Dara Thorpe,MS

ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE TRIBE

SSF Program provides parenting classes to promote positive

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JOB OPENINGS

Internal Auditor – Gaming Commission

Surveillance Operator – Gaming Commission

Program Director – Building Blocks Child Care

Assistant Program Director – Building Blocks Child Care

Teacher – Building Blocks Child Care

Human Resource Department

Floater – Building Blocks Child Care

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Assistant Food Prep Specialist – Building Blocks Child Care

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www.astribe.com

Cultural Preservation Department

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Library and Archives would like to thank Ms. Parker for her second donation of many newspapers and many other

documents of significance. Her ongoing commitment to expanding our archival holdings is worthy of recognition. Thank you!

Additionally, the Library and Archives would like to thank Ms. Withrow for donating several books to our fiction and non-‐fiction collections. They

are appreciated!

Finally, the Library and Archives welcomes your donations. With your help, our library and archives system will grow to be the pride of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe!

Many thanks,

Joshua Shawnee

Library and Archives

Cultural Preservation Department

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

AST Police Department

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police would like to say Congratulations to Capt. Anthony (TAD) Johnson for successfully completing the Federal Law

Enforcement Instructor Training Program in Glynco, Georgia.

Capt. Johnson is now commanding the Training Division of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department. The classes are accredited through

CLEET and open to other law enforcement agencies. “Ethics in Law Enforcement” and the “Annual Firearms Qualification” classes will be offered this

month. He will be developing other continuing education courses (CEU’s), insuring that all training needs and requirements are achieved for fellow

officers.

Capt. Johnson wants to express his thanks to everyone who as supported him through the process.

The Police Departments “Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Program” is currently under final review by the U. S Department of Justice

(USDOJ) SMART office. All Sex Offender Programs must comply with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act and we feel sure our departments

program will meet that compliance requirement.

The public may view the current list of sex offenders at astribe.nsopw.gov. Through this web site you can sign up for automatic updates about

sex offenders in your area. For questions about sex offenders or about the Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Program you can email your

questions to sorna@astribe.com or call 405-275-3200. Pamphlets’ and literature are also available at the front door of the Police Department.

Human Resources

Careers at BCI Broadband, LLC

Employee Type: Full-Time

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Locations: Shawnee, OK; Ottawa, KS and Ft Riley, KS

How to Apply: Email: employment@allegiance.tv Fax: 405-481-7119

Job Description:

Come join the new BCI Broadband team as we enter a new and exciting

phase in the improvement of our services under new ownership.

BCI needs Maintenance Techs who can perform field technical work,

installs, services, and customers' problems as assigned. Responsible for

preventative maintenance and repair of CATV distribution systems.

May perform proof of performance of distribution systems and assist

in training lower level personnel, and oversee technical work within the

system. Balances the system through use of sophisticated equipment; sets

up system sweep generator and performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to use hand tools, climb and work aloft as indicated above, lift and

carry 70 lbs, use bucket trucks and interpret and correctly fill out various

forms. A high school diploma or equivalent with trade school training

helpful. Must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

according to insurance company requirements. Two years of experience

as System Technician or its equivalency. Knowledge of National Electrical

Codes, FCC requirements, SCTE BCE Certification highly desirable. If you

are committed to providing exceptional customer service, demonstrate

proven ability to educate customers on BCis products and services and

share in our values-Apply now! BCI values its employees and as a BCI

Maintenance Technician you will receive exceptional compensation as well

as substantial medical, dental, vision, prescription drug program-which is

only part of the Benefits Package. Ongoing technical training is provided

along with FREE cable & Internet and numerous employee discounts if

you live in our service area. A company work vehicle is provided.

Employee Type: Full-Time

Job Title: Install Technician

Locations: Shawnee, OK & Fort Riley, KS

How to Apply: Email: employment@allegiance.tv Fax: 405-481-7119

Mail: Attention Human Resources 1819 Airport Drive, Shawnee OK. 74804

Job Description:

Come grow with the new BCI Allegiance team! We are looking for an Installer

Technician who can bring a strong work ethic to our company as we enter

a new and exciting phase in the improvement of our services. Applicant

should be a technical minded individual to perform the installation

and maintenance of cable television, internet and phone products. One

year experience in this area or related field would be preferred, but not

required for the right candidate. Ability to work aloft, use of hand tools,

lift a minimum of 70 lbs. and other physical work is required, along with

a valid driver's license and good driving record. Installer technicians will

receive exceptional compensation as well as substantial medical, dental,

vision, prescription drug program-which is only part of the Benefits

Package. Ongoing technical training is provided along with FREE cable &

Internet and numerous employee discounts if you live in our service area.

A company work vehicle is provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employee Type: Full-Time

Job Title: Customer Service Representative

Locations: Shawnee, Oklahoma

How to Apply: Email: employment@allegiance.tv; Fax: 405-481-7119 or send

resume to: Attention Human Resources 1819 Airport Drive Shawnee, Ok.

74804

Job Description:

Must be able to handle incoming customer service inquiries as well as

promoting sales of new services and upgrades to existing services in our

Shawnee, Oklahoma office. Customer service and strong sales experience

is preferred, but not required. Hourly rate plus commission. Excellent

benefits package including a 401(k) plan and complimentary cable

television, phone and internet services for those candidates that live in

our service area.

If you are self motivated and interested, come join a growing team! Equal

Opportunity Employer

WHITE TURKEY NEWS

The annual Fall Fest at Horse Shoe Bend will be September 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We

encourage all tribal programs to participate in this event as it’s an opportunity to introduce

your program to the general public (Informational Booth). Arts and Craft booths are

welcome – the cost per booth is $10.00 and programs/vendors must bring their own tables

to set up. Activities will be planned for children and adults and prizes will be given out for

each activity. Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. with hamburger, chips, a cookie

and drink being served for $5.00.

The Third Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk and 2K Walk is set for October 5, 2013 and will start

at 8:00 a.m. The Entry Fee is $20.00 per participant if entrants pay prior to October 5th. If an

entrant pays on the day of the race the cost will be $25.00. The age groups are 5 years to 13

years, female and male entrants and 14 years and up, female and male entrants. There will

be first, second and third place winners in each group.

First place -- $100.00,

second place -‐ $75.00

third -‐ $50.00.

We hope that you will come join in on the fun and take part in these community events

sponsored by the White Turkey Band of Shawnee!

If you have should have any questions please call:

Twila Parker, Secretary, 405 229-‐8052 Gwen Switch, Treasurer, 405 204-‐9612

Blake Goodman and Brandon Goodman were recognized by Governor Butler-Wolfe and Linda

Day, Emergency Manager with a Certificate of Appreciation for their valuable contributions

to Emergency Management. Blake and Brandon volunteered at the Brendle Corner site to

help clean, organize, and distribute the tremendous amount of donations so they could be

distributed. These brothers are hard working individuals that set a great example for the

youth of this tribe.

Foster & Adoptive 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 Amanda Lenora, CPS/

Foster Care Worker - 405-878-4702

ASTribe

Indian Child Welfare Department

FOSTER CARE

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

program and tribal children in foster care, this article can speak on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care

and other tribes are going thru. Finding foster homes is a necessary to not only protect AST children but to also maintain

their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is a small tribe and we should be able to work as ONE TRIBE

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

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

in foster care now are American Indian. That means about 40 American Indian youths in the local foster system are living

with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families Department, charged with placing children in alternate homes

if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or neglect, is having a hard time finding enough native families

for the number of native children in the system.

The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t work

when fewer homes than children are in the system, which means native children more often than not end up in non-native

families. This is contrary to federal policy, which directs the department to make every effort to place children of American

Indian descent in homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native families stepping up to offer a home

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

The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department must pursue in descending order

every time it places a native child. The first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a

safe environment and who eventually attains a foster care license. The second option is for a child to be placed in a family

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

tribe. The final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native families that

simply have a foster care license.

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

traditions and teach them to the children. We encourage all native families with the resources that can allow children a

home to contact the Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a

family can do.”

In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in the foster care program with a

majority of these children placed in 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)878-4702

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

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Contacts:

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

Chuck Mai

Danial Karnes

(405) 753-8040 / (405) 760-6007 (new) (918) 748-1074 / (918) 935-9318

Contacts: chuck.mai@aaaok.org

Chuck Mai

Danial Karnes

danial.karnes@aaaok.org

(405) 753-8040 / (405) 760-6007 (new) (918) 748-1074 / (918) 935-9318

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.

danial.karnes@aaaok.org

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Credit: School Zone Safety

AAA offers seven back-‐to-‐school tips for drivers, students

Extra Credit: School Zone Safety

AAA Oklahoma, Aug. 16, 2013. AAA is reminding motorists that our summer

vacation from school zone safety is almost over – classes will soon be back in

session.

AAA offers seven back-‐to‐school tips for drivers, students

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

“A new school year brings a lot of excitement, so it’s easy for children to become

preoccupied on their way to and from school,” said Danial Karnes, spokesman

for AAA Oklahoma. “Drivers must use extra caution when traveling near schools,

especially at the start of the school year.”

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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:

crossings or with intersections that have crossing guards or AAA Safety

Patrolers. Avoid walking by parks, vacant lots and other sparsely

•populated places.

Don a helmet: Kids who bicycle always should wear a helmet. The

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that a helmet can reduce the

risk of head injury by 85 percent.

Exemplify safety: Do not exceed 15 miles per hour in or near a school

•zone. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian

struck by a vehicle traveling at 15 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be

Avoid distractions: Research from The National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds

doubles your chances of crashing. Stay focused on driving and set a good

example for young passengers.

•

By the numbers: Teach children their home phone numbers and

addresses, your work phone numbers and how to dial 9-1-1.

• Chart your course: Map out a route to school or the bus stop and walk

it with your child beforehand. Choose a direct route with the fewest street

crossings or with intersections that have crossing guards or AAA Safety

Patrolers. Avoid walking by parks, vacant lots and other sparsely populated

places.

• Don a helmet: Kids who bicycle always should wear a helmet. The

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that a helmet can reduce the

risk of head injury by 85 percent.

• Exemplify safety: Do not exceed 15 miles per hour in or near a school

zone. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian struck

by a vehicle traveling at 15 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be

killed as compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling 25

mph. Remember that fines double when “STOP WHEN CHILDREN IN

CROSSWALK” signs are present. Also remember, school zones are nonpassing zones. Always stop for buses that are loading or unloading students.

It is illegal to pass a school bus with flashing red lights.

• Forego strangers: Teach kids never to accept rides or gifts from strangers.

• Grab a buddy: Have kids walk to school with a relative, friend or neighbor.

•

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 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.

If your child will be walking or bicycling to school, AAA advises parents and caregivers

to review safety precautions with them. Children should be taught to walk only on

sidewalks and cross only at crosswalks. Also, make sure they know to avoid walking in

front of or between parked cars. And, remind children to always obey crossing guards

and AAA Safety Patrolers.

If your teen will be learning to drive this school year, AAA’s teen driver website,

Keys2Drive, provides state-specific licensing information, statistics, driver training tips

and resources for parents and teens. And AAA Oklahoma’s parent-taught driver’s ed.

kit, Take the Wheel, allows parents to teach their teen to drive from scratch, qualifying

for up to a 25 percent discount on AAA Insurance Co. auto insurance and the standard

driver’s ed. discount offered by most major insurance companies. Go to www.AAA.com/

TakeTheWheel.

AAA.com/trafficsafety is a resource for useful, life-saving advice and tools, free and

open to the public.

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 &

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PROGRAMS.

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

A not-for-profit organization, AAA Oklahoma serves its 366,000 members across Oklahoma

with emergency help on the road, auto travel assistance and a wide range of personal insurance,

travel, financial and automotive services through branch offices, a regional operations center and

the Internet at AAA.com.

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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.

SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

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Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!

Sincerely

GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE

Arlene Herrera

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department

that she has oversight over

Office of the Treasurer/Secretary

and will monthly select an employee that is deemed to have contributed to their program and to the Absentee

Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions toOklahoma

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program.

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Tribal Members,

I want you all to know that the Oklahoma Defense Force pictured

below was a tremendous help to the Tribe when we experienced

the May tornadoes’. All of them together were able to rally their

teams and make sure that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and other

area’s were assisted and continue to this day to be assisted by

them. I would like to thank them for their hard work, diligence, and

continual support of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. I’m in contact

with them and they always ask if we need anything or if they have

someone wanting to donate items ask if we need them. Lisa Mize

is still working with Tribal Member’s in the Little Axe area on their

homes. I wanted to share this information so you all know there

are people who care about the Absentee Shawnee people. They

deserve to be recognized for their service and dedication. Thank

you on behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Sincerely,

Arlene Herrera

Office of the Treasurer/Secretary

Front Row Left to Right:

Jason Torres, Buck Robertson, Adam Ely.

Back Row Left to Right:

Ron Cross, Sean Parrish, Lisa Mize.

Russell Ellis

is an Absentee Shawnee tribal member. Along with being proud to represent his people,

Russell is also an exceptional athlete. This year Russell was inducted into the hall of fame for baseball at Shawnee High

School to go along with his induction into Oklahoma Baptist University basketball hall of fame he received several years

ago.

RUSSELL B. ELLIS

Bison Basketball 1962-64; Bison Baseball 1962-65; Inducted 1981

A 5-11 guard from Shawnee, Russell Ellis earned third-team NAIA All America honors in 1963 after he helped lead the

Bison to conference and district championships and a trip to the NAIA National Tournament. He scored 920 career points,

averaging 17.0 points per game and 6.7 rebounds. In 1962-63 he averaged 15.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, earning first-team

all conference recognition and the most valuable player trophy at the Top of the Nation Tournament in Colorado. In 1963-64

he averaged 18.4 points and 9.0 rebounds and was a second-team all conference pick. On the baseball diamond, Ellis was an

all conference selection in 1963, 1964, and 1965. He batted .361, .430, and .266 in his three seasons for a career average of

.353. His .430 average in 1964 is the twelfth highest in Bison history. Ellis lives in Shawnee. (4-2-12)i

During the induction ceremony in April 2013, he was welcomed onto the Shawnee High School baseball field by the

current staff, team players and a huge amount of fans. Russell threw the first pitch during a beginning season game!

Among all of Russell’s accomplishments throughout his life he has also served his tribe well by representing the AST

for several terms in office serving as an elected official of the executive office for secretary and treasurer. Russell is a

wonderful dad, husband and grandpa.

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those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and

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The expedited process is used for military service members who

become disabled while on active military service on or after

October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.

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number, 1-800-325-0778)

The Elders Council of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe met in

their monthly meeting on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the

Title VI building on the Tribal complex in Shawnee. President

Dan Little Axe, Sr. called the meeting to order at 10:25 a.m.

, all officers were present. A quorum was established with

twenty-four (24) Tribal Elders and eight (8) visitor/guests in

attendance. The invocation was given by Jim Johnson. Only

one elder celebrated a birthday for the month of August and

that was Melpherd “Mel” Switch. The minutes of the previous

months (July 27th, 2013) meeting were not available at this

time but will be presented at next months meeting. The financial

report for July 2013 was available for review and comment.

The fund raiser account was reported to be $5,347.62 while

the general fund account balance was given to be $9,747.30.

Questions about expenses for pow wow meal of July 5th,

2013 were answered by Treasurer Watson. Following this, a motion to approve the report was made by Mel Switch and

seconded by Marjorie Kaniatobe, the motion carried.

Old Business: None. New Business: The subject of the Veterans pow wow was brought up and all agreed that we

should be planning this event as soon as possible. President Little Axe stated that volunteers are needed to form a

committee to plan and organize this event, it will be discussed again at next months meeting.

Announcements/Discussion: Meredith Wahpekeche brought up the subject of shawls for council members and that

led to discussion of ideas and suggestions for the possibility of the council purchasing materials needed to make shawls to

have available for dances and events when they might be required. After much discussion and suggestions from Donna

Butler, too it was decided that ideas, prices and recommendations would be solicited from vendors for consideration at

next months meeting. A motion to that effect was made by Wanda Tiger and seconded by Mary Birdtail, the motion

carried.

Following a comment and suggestion from Jenifer Sloan to consider the colors and vests now being used by the AST

Veterans, Wanda Tiger amended her motion to include vest in the consideration for shawls for the Elders Council.

Ms. Wahpekeche continued with a request to purchase tarps or shade canopy to be used for the Council for fund

raising events such as what was used at the Thunderbird Casino pow wow of July 5th 2013. It was suggested that two (2)

should be purchased. A motion to that effect was made by Woody Wilson and seconded by Wanda Tiger, the motion

carried.

The subject of the proposed trip to Grand Prairie, Texas was brought up and with the information available, it

was agreed that it would be too late to make required travel arrangements for bus and motel and also would be too

expensive for such a short trip. An alternative for consideration was the September 21,2013 pow wow held by the

Eastern Shawnee Tribe. A draft of expenses and schedule of events was provided to those present at this meeting as well

as a sign up sheet for the trip was circulated. Following much discussion and comments, a motion to approve this trip was

made by John Blanchard and seconded by Woody Wilson, the motion carried. Fund Raiser: It was suggested and agreed

that a Silent Auction and Cake/Pie auction would be held at next months meeting which is set for Saturday, September

28, 2013 at the Resource Center in Little Axe.

Announcements:

A special General Council is being called for Saturday, August 24,2013. Today’s “Boot” donation collection was

$46.81 and the door prize of $20 cash was won by Betty Watson. The White Turkey Band of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe will be having a fund raiser Bingo night on Friday,August 23rd at the Horse Shoe Bend community center. The

meeting adjourned at noon. A pot luck dinner followed the meeting. For information or questions, contact Elders

Secretary Cynthia Longhorn at (405)-273-4137

From The Elders

Corner. . .

Elders Honoree:

Mr. Wayne Allen Longhorn

Wayne Longhorn was recently recognized and honored during the Absentee

Shawnee Elders Council meeting in July with family and friends present. “Bariney”

as Wayne is called by most who know him, turned eighty-six (86) years young

this past March and that gives him the distinction of being the eldest male Tribal

member of the area. He was presented with a framed Certificate of Recognition

and a 50$ gift card and a coupon for a free dinner at the Tribes restaurant in

Little Axe.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Water Monitoring Sites

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Water Monitoring Sites

Little River

Thunderbird Lake

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180th Ave SE

Clear Bay

Days after rainfall left the

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Oklahoma

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The Mission of the Office of Environmental Protection is to protect and preserve the environmental resources of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of

Oklahoma, both on tribal lands and within shared communities, with a primary focus upon preserving cultural integrity and existing tribal sovereignty

through environmental capacity enhancement and tribal environmental code development and implementation.

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Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate

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day care center or babysitter that you will

Attention:

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always call if your child will not be there

Services and select Education.

If you are considering taking courses for the spring 2012 semester, please contact the

on a particular day as scheduled.

Education Department

soon as possible.

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4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to

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tresham@astribe.com.

Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)

the vehicle after it is parked.

Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)

√ When a child is missing, check vehicles

High school Seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply

and car trunks immediately.

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

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

official application form will be available at www.astribe.com under the Education

involved. If they are hot or seem sick,

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.

get them out as quickly as possible. Call

911 or your local emergency number

Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school Seniors. You may

nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for required documents. Eligible

immediately.

nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for

√ Be especially careful about keeping

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

children safe in and around cars during

respect to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May

busy times, schedule changes and periods

2013.

of crisis or holidays.

Award recipients will be recognized as the 2012/2013 Big Jim Academic Achievement

√ Use drive-thru services when available.

Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to this recognition the

award recipients will receive a $1000.00 scholarship to be used towards their

(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry

education and the advancement of their career.

cleaners, etc.)

Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:

√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

gas at the pump.

Education Department

c/o Tresha Spoon

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405.275.4030 Ext 121

youthaward@astribe.com

For additional information about ways to

keep children safe in and around vehicles,

visit our website at www.KidsAndCars.org.

Constitution Revision Committee Update

The Constitution Revision Committee is still working on getting input from Tribal Members regarding our proposed

changes to the AST Constitution.

On July 26, 2013, a presentation was given at the Elder’s Meeting in Little Axe. The video was shown followed by a

group question and answer session. We received a lot of good input and questions regarding our proposed changes.

Twelve (12) surveys were collected that day. The results of the surveys show that 83% agree with our proposed

revision to separate the Executive and Legislative branches of AST Government, 17% disagree. The results also show

67% agreed with our proposed revision to elect legislators from the two traditional AST Bands- White Turkey and

Big Jim, 17% disagreed and 17% gave no response. On the third question, 50% agreed with our proposed change of the

Executive Branch to Governor and Lt. Governor only, 42% disagreed and 8% gave no response. On the fourth question

regarding proposed term limits, 75% preferred 4 year terms, 17% preferred 3 year terms and 8% preferred no change.

When asked what revisions questionnaires would like to see they wrote to have “Term Limits”, have “Elected officials

be more accountable”, and “Establish ASAP.” Other comments and suggestion were to have the Executive Branch

consist of Governor, Lt. Governor and a Secretary/Treasurer, “make sure elected officials are qualified”, consider “out

of area tribal members”, combining Governor and Lt. Governor and “More Tribal Members Need to (be) aware of

meeting(s).”

We have worked with MIS to put our video and survey on the AST website for everyone to have an opportunity to

view and give input. Please take time to take the survey and give us your opinion and suggestions.

We would also encourage any Tribal Member to attend our meetings to give input. Our next meeting will be September

19 at 6:00 pm at the Little Axe Resource Center. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact

Eddie Brokeshoulder in the Treasurer’s office or email eddieb@astribe.com.

Thank you,

Briana Ponkilla

AST Constitution Revision Committee Member

Left to Right:

Tribal members Augustine Johnson; Shirley Adkins;

Betty Watson; Cynthia Longhorn.

Left to right:

Treasurer Kathy Deere; Eddie Brokeshoulder;

Tribal members Mr. Jerry Little Axe; Mr. Mel Switch

From The Election commission

There Is a vacancy on the Election Commission for the position of Alternate. If any tribal member is interested on

serving on the board call the Election Commission office at (405)‐275-4030 ext. 150 and leave your name and contact

number. A person from the Election Commission will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you.

From The Realty Department

NOTICE

Due to the sequestration (budget cuts) the Oklahoma Indian Legal Service’s (OILS) will no longer be providing Wills Clinics

at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. OILS has requested that anyone needing assistance to please call 405-943-6457

to apply for services and appointments.

AllNations Bank

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1. E-mail programs are designed for communication—not for long-term storage of information. After a brief time required for following up on

pending matters, any e-mail that needs to be retained longer should almost always be converted to a different storage medium. (For example, you

can “cut and paste” the e-mail’s contents to save it as a Word document. Then delete the e-mail.)

2. Always consider if there is a more appropriate place to store information than in your e-mail program. If an e-mail contains information that

your institution must retain—for example, a borrower’s attached tax return—forward the e-mail promptly to someone in charge of storing it in

the best place. That person can image a document and associate it with a customer’s electronic loan or deposit file; or for a paper-based system,

a printed copy can be placed in the customer’s file. Once you receive confirmation that the person handling the document has properly stored it,

delete the original e-mail.

3. Each time you open your e-mail program it must “load” at the same time all e-mails that you are able to access, including: (a) inbox, (b) outbox, (c)

deleted items, and (c) junk e-mail. Deleting items from any or all of these files will reduce e-mail storage and will help your program to open faster.

4. Many people forget to clean out their “deleted items” and “junk e-mail” folders regularly. Doing so at least once a week is easy and important in

keeping your e-mail program working

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per birthday person, not per birthday wish.

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

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

Victim Advocacy

Assist victims by offering educational classes that focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault,

stalking and dating/violence. Each victim is helped with emotional support and resources both from Tribal

programs and local community programs.

Court Advocacy

Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well as filing for emergency protective

orders (EPO).

Housing and Utility Assistance

Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations.

This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility assistance.

Referral Assistance

Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.

Sexual Assault Advocacy

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

crisis counseling to sexual assault survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The

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

Shelter Placement Assistance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in

order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be

available.

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational

displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal

communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888 Monday—Friday 8:00am—

5:00pm. To be connected with an advocate in a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

emergency after hours you may contact Jackie Denny – 405-432-9377,

Melissa Lopez – 405-432-9657, Linda Gouge – 405-585-8348 or

Kimberly Stephens – 405-365-5698.

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Gov.

Secretar Lt. Gov.

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

Eddie Brokeshoulder(Fin.Consl) .......... 148

Arlene Herrera .............................. 119

Secretary Vera M. Dawsey............ 104

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

Paul McIntire ................................. 154

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

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

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

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

Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 112

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ... 188

Cora Masquas ................................ 187

Lesa Shaw ....................................... 181

FINANCE

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

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

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

Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115

Courtney Green .................................... 129

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glenna Jones (Grants) .......................... 145

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

Rachael Lankford ................................. 111

Sue Ann Roberts ................................... 239

TITLE VI

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

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

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

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

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

TERO

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

Carol Butler ...........................................163

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE T(405)

RIBE – SHAWNEE

DEPARTMENTor

EXTENSIONS

(405)

275-4030

Tribal

Complex

275-4030

1-800

256-3341

Absentee Shawnee Tribe - Shawnee Department Extensions

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CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

UPDATED: JUNE 24, 2013

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Bldg.

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

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

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

Rick Short ...................................... 158 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211

ASEDA

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

Eddie Brokeshoulder ............................ 181 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Finance Conference Rm ........................171

MAINTENANCE

ATTORNEY

Cecil

Walker .......................................... 196 OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

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

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

Whitney Weingartner ........................... 134 Reta Harjo ............................................. 128 ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782

Troy Littleaxe ........................................ 134 Stephen Fife ........................................... 176 AST Campus ................................ 275-4030

Michalah Anderson............................... 134 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

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

Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca

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

COURT

Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Building

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

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 211

( Lauren May, Rick Short)

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

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

Sacha Almanza ...................................... 238 MUSIC

Phil Bradley ........................................... 117 Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702

(Summer Ackerman Sena Yesslith Ronelle Bouchard)

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................... 203 MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400 Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220

Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) .. 122 Rico Coon .............................................. 208 Media(Sherman Tiger) ..................... 598-1279

Joshua Shawnee .................................... 122 Michael Berry ....................................... 183 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

Josh Gibson ........................................... 209 (Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207 Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432

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

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

Jackie Denny ......................................... 108 POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv)...... 206 Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 182 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668

Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195 Linda Day .............................................. 140 Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055

Sujata Sturm ......................................... 168 Trent Norton ......................................... 155 LITTLE AXE CLINIC

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

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

EDUCATION

JasonBrinker ......................................... 138

Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec. ......... 193 Scott Wilson........................................... 174 After hours ................................... 447-0498

Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121 David Spector ........................................ 138 Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704

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

ELECTION COMMISSION

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

PROCUREMENT

Meredith Wahpekeche.......................... 150 Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178 Resource Center........................... 364-7298

Mary Ponkilla ....................................... 123 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

ENROLLMENT

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Larry Buckley ....................................... 107 Colleen Butler (Receptionist) ............... 101 Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850

Jonas Jacobs .......................................... 103 REALTY

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

Rachel Howell (Director)...................... 125 Toll free .............................. 1-866-742-4977

HORSE SHOE BEND

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

(After School Program Director)

Cecil Wilson........................................... 127

PAGING ZONES

Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 188

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

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

Treas.

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