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The Absentee Shawnee News

July 2013

Vol. 27 No. 19

Newly

Elected

Officials

Election Secretary:

Meredith Wahpekeche

Governor:

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Tribal Secretary:

Vera Gibson Dawsey

Inside This Issue...

Page 2-4

Executive Committee Reports

Page 7

Tero

Page 8

Horse Shoe Bend

Page 9

Music and Building Blocks

Page 14

Ashley Brokeshoulder

Page 15

Congratulations!

Page 16-17

July Birthdays

Page 20

Voter Distribution Map

Page 22

Jim Thorpe Games

Page 26

Red Earth Parade

Page 27

Title VI

Page 31

Shawnee Martinez

Executive Committee

George Blanchard

Governor

Issac Gibson

Teri Reed

Lt. Governor

Secretary

Governor’s

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson

Representative

Report

Greetings Tribal Members,

I hope this article finds everyone in good health and good spirits.

For friends, family and relatives I hope the same for them also.

I would like to thank all the staff and executive committee for their support and assistance during my tenure in office.

For those positive efforts that required willing participation by all employees here at the complex, I commend them. In areas where joint

cooperation by other entities helped our efforts come to a successful conclusion, I offer my appreciation.

I felt that this was a fruitful learning experience that I can draw upon to continue to assist others in need as I move on to other projects.

This is my final article for the newsletter. It has been an honor and privilege to have served the Tribe these past few years and I offer my most

humble thank you for that unique opportunity.

George Blanchard

Lt. G overnor’s

Report

Since the last report we have had tornadoes; major disasters.

I know that many of you suffered loss of, and damage to your property.

We have tried to do the best we can to assist with cleanup and in other ways

when we have had the means to do so. I know for many of you getting back

to normal, if things will ever be normal again, is a long way down the road.

We wish you the best and we are thinking of you. We were approached by

one of the Pottawatomie County Commissioners who requested the Tribe

assist them in one of the harder hit areas in Pottawatomie County. We

obliged their request to the best we could. It seems that the Pottawatomie

Commissioners are going to be good partners with the tribe on a number

of things. According to the weathermen, the threat of dangerous weather

is over. The heat can also be dangerous so everybody try to stay cool.

We have a young tribal member, Trevor Yates, who fished his way to the

national competion. His mother e-mailed an

article and some photos that will follow this

article. He gets an attaboy for sure. The young

man is doing a great job. We are proud to have

young tribal members making their way to

the top in everything.

Trevor fished in the Central Division

Championship on Lake Sam Rayburn

Reservoir in Lufkin, Texas this past week and

came in first place. Trevor competed against

seven other boys that were representing their

states as state champions. The states that

competed in the Divisional Championship

were from Texas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Kansas,

Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Trevor

from Oklahoma. Trevor won with a five Bass

limit weighing 9 lbs. 13 oz. Trevor was the

only junior angler that brought in a limit on

tournament day. Trevor spent a week on Sam

Rayburn pre fishing before his tournament

trying to figure out what the fish were doing.

He was on fish all week but when it came

tournament day the fish had changed moods

and were not biting like they were earlier in the

week. Trevor fished a Ribbit Frog and a Sprow

Frog all week and stuck with the pattern on

tournament day and it paid off bringing him

a limit to the scales.

He beat his closest competitor by 3 lbs. By

winning the Central Division Championship

Trevor will move on to the National

Championship that will be held in Arkansas.

Trevor will fish against six other boys that won

there Divisional Championship across the

United States. He does not know which lake as

of yet, they will notify him in a couple of weeks

and let him know which lake the tournament

will be held on. Also, Trevor will be fishing in

the Junior National World Finals next month

on Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas next month against close to 120 teams.

You can go to bassmaster.com and see where they interviewed Trevor

and wrote an article about him.

We are still working on the police department’s sub-station. Currently

some of the utilities have to be move and due to the situation in Moore we

have been pushed back on the priority list, which is understandable.

Below please find an e-mail received from Katie Yates regarding Trevor,

the young man that was mentioned above.

Katie Yates Insertion:

“I would like to see if there is any way the tribe could help with some of

the expenses for these two tournaments? Trevor will be spending a week

at both of these tournaments pre fishing and trying to figure out what he

• Applied for grants to provide free broadband service to native

communities in our area and to update the 5 Year Strategic Plan.

• Worked to establish relationships with State and National

Organizations that work towards the betterment of Native Americans

tribes. Re-established our connection with the National Congress of

American Indians and the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas

and Texas.

• Streamlined the corporation documents, tax IDs, and licenses that

we use to run tribal businesses so that there is a clean line of business

ownership, authority, and accountability.

• Supported economic development activities and other grants.

• Compiled data and reports on our elders (as a group) to better

understand the needs of our elder community. Reports supplied

to housing agencies and to those interesting in serving our elder

communities.

• Developed a summer intern program to preserve our history for

future generations by documenting the lives of tribal members.

• Developed our internal plan for Tobacco Compact negotiations with

the State of Oklahoma and put the systems in place to accomplish the

task.

I worked hard to accomplish as much as I could in the time I had, and

I feel pretty good about what I was able to do. There is still so much to

do and I know the new Executive Committee will work hard to move the

tribe forward. In the world of tribal government, if you aren’t moving

forward, you regress quickly. We need to find innovative ways to move

forward with more/better services for our tribal members. In the world of

tribal government, if you aren’t moving forward, you regress quickly. We

need to find innovative ways to move forward with more/better services

for our tribal members.

Best wishes to the new administration. I’m excited about the future

and what can be accomplished.

Teri Reed

Tribal Secretary

teri@astribe.com

405-275-4030 Ext 104

needs to do come tournament day and the cost of gas and lodging will be

expensive. Anything will help and we appreciate all the tribe has done for him

in the past. Trevor’s dream is to become a professional angler and by winning

tournaments of this caliper he is starting to get recognized by some important

people. We are very proud of Trevor and his accomplishments. Trevor is very

serious about his fishing and he puts in the time and effort it takes to do well

and it’s paying off.

Trevor would like to thank the tribe, his family, and his friends for all of

their support. We will keep you updated with how he is doing throughout the

season.”

Thank you.

Todd, Kate, and Trevor Yates

We hate to see Governor Blanchard and Secretary Reed leave but in

the same instance look forward to working with newly elected Governor

Butler and Secretary Dossey.

Respectfully,

Isaac

Gibson,

Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:

Thank you for allowing me to serve you for the past two years as your

tribal secretary. During my term, I made a lot of new friends, and I had a

chance to renew some old acquaintances with tribal members that I had

lost touch with over the years. I’m looking forward to my new life in the

private sector and I am excited about the possibilities.

I would like to thank my staff and the employees of the Absentee

Shawnee

Tribe for their help and support during my term. Particularly my

assistant, Jerry Ann Knox, who put off her retirement to help me out

during my term.

The AST employees were invaluable in providing me with insight

about the past and they were courageous in helping me tackle problems

and new projects. Thank you for your assistance.

Accomplishments include:

• Used focus groups and improvement committees to improve

telephone communications. Provided training and instruction to

employees on how to forward their calls to their cell phones if they

were out of the office.

• Ensured the telephone employee directory was updated so tribal

members could leave messages for employees during lunch and after

hours.

• Saved the tribe thousands of dollars in unnecessary fees and charges

in telephone usage charges and unauthorized fees.

• Developed the Big Jim Youth Award program and lead a team in the

implementation of this new program that is open to High School

Seniors nationwide.

• Lead a team to make improvements to the website (ongoing).

• Cleaned out 20 years of trash from the basement area of the main

building and opened a fitness center for employees and guests.

• Secured Indirect Cost funds to replace carpet in Building 1. Old carpeting

had been in place for more than 20 years and was ripped, stained, and

worn out. This reduced tripping hazards for the employees and the

public, and improved air quality.

• Planned, organized, and coordinated the rebuilding of the Harrah

Smoke Shop which opened in March 2013. Incorporated a retail rental

space in the building to provide additional revenue and increase the

value of the property.

• Coordinated the implementation of new gas pumps at our convenience

store and increased gas sales by 33%.

• Upgraded the inventory and POS systems to better manage store

inventory and controls.

• Made improvements to the stores processes so that staffing levels

could be reduced saving the store money. Money saved was reinvested

into the business by upgrading systems and making needed repairs to

broken equipment.

• Reviewed and provided input on saving time/money on countless

practices and work processes for the Tribe.

Treasurer’s

Report

Greetings TRIBAL MEMBERS,

This month I’m doing my newsletter a little differently. May 19, 20,

May 31, 2013, tornados were disastrous to hundreds and maybe thousands

of people of the Little Axe community, Bethel, Carney, Moore, Oklahoma

City, and Shawnee areas. Through all of this traumatic time, people

banded together, helped each other tremendously, and representatives

from other states, loaded semi-trucks, cars, SUVs, whatever could carry

water, clothing, food, tents, tarps, essential things needed to immediately

care for the communities to help and support all the ones displaced. We

want to thank all the volunteers and for donations received. We had so

many people come to support our area such as AST Employees, Executive

Committee, Red Cross, Feed the Children, Counties surrounding the

areas, Girl Scout Troops, Churches, Tribes/Nations, organizations from

many states, etc. I know I have left out many names, but forgive me. The

Heavenly Father/Creator knows who you are and we want to express

sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all for the outpouring of

concern, compassion, and love for your fellow neighbors!

I want to express my sincere condolences to tribal members who have

lost their love ones this month. Congratulations to our newly elected

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Secretary Vera Dawsey!

Respectfully yours, Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer

“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is

to say “thank you”. In between, the leader is a servant.”

~Max De Pree

May God Bless You

Kathy Deer

Finance Department

July 2013

The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping

the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through

communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working

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

processes for transacting business.

The finance department cooked and fed the workers and gave cash

donations for the May 19 and 20th, 2013 tornado victims. In addition, they

worked sorting donations and helping as needed as much as we could

during the much needed relief for disaster victims.

Tribal Members and Native Employees allowing clinic and pharmacy

visits to be claimed on their medical insurance coverage from private

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 deductible 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 turns 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 and 2011 Audits are “unqualified”; which when compared

to an educational grading scale is an A. We are prepared for the 2012 audit

coordinating business entities that will roll up into the tribe’s audit.

We are about to wrap up the 2012 audit. The 2013 Indirect Cost Proposal

was submitted to the National Business Center (NBC) on September 4,

2012. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012,

and 27.39% for 2013. As soon as I have a draft of the 2012 Audit, I will begin

writing the 2014 IDC proposal.

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 April

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 on a General Fund and an Indirect Cost

Fund. The new clinic building payments are current and have been 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

Financial Consultant’s

DISASTER RELIEF

Report

First of all I would like to thank Treasurer Kathy Deere for allowing me

to volunteer at the Relief Center (Little Axe Resource Center), May 30th

through June 1st . Volunteering made my life richer during those days of

being able to assist in disaster relief efforts for tornado damaged Little

Axe area.

A disaster center was set-up in Little Axe to help and assist victims

affected by the May 19th tornado. Relief agencies were scrambling to

provide shelter, clothing, food and water to survivors, and mental health

counseling.

Being assigned by the AST command center to sign-up volunteer relief

workers each day either as individuals or groups was very intense and

satisfying. The relief center had volunteers from all walks of life and all

parts of the country, school age youth group, church, FEMA, Red Cross,

Tribal emergency management teams and Kevin Meeks, director of

Oklahoma Area Indian Health Service church group. Volunteers were

returning each day to sign-up from groups of one to as many as twenty.

Out-of-state relief organizations provided positive comments to me

personally that Little Axe Relief Center was an efficient and organized

operation than the Moore relief operation.

I would like to thank tribal employees of the Police Department command

center, Linda Day, Asaycia Clayton, co-worker Arlene Herrera, other

employees and friends that I made working with them from the local

community.

Respectfully Submitted,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE

SEEKING VOLUNTEER TRIBAL MEMBERS

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

tomorrow?

Are you an Elder or Youth willing to better the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe, if so please contact: Eddie Brokeshoulder at

405-275-4030 x 148

or eddieb@astribe.com

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE:

Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405)

481-0558

or send us an e-mail to

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE

ARE DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture

per birthday person, not per birthday wish.

FY-2013

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 5/31/13)

RUN DATE:

06/24/13

Run Date

6/24/13

(thru 5/3/13)

TAX

CATEGORY

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

$0.00

$33,050.60

$1,272,995.00

$69,596.49

$54,601.61

$69,890.09

$51,392.15

$54,060.06

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,551,525.94

$230.00

$155.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,711.75

0.11%

$294,405.21

$54,215.06

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,553,237.69

100%

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

Sales (6%)

$5,320.89

Gaming % of free cash $414,328.00

Employee (1%)

$29,238.39

Severance (8%)

$15,812.22

Motor Vehicle

$14,481.54

Tobacco Refund

$10,087.72

$5,961.53

$408,888.00

$4,799.87

$5,128.09

$13,521.61

$12,244.26

$10,318.20

$225,370.00

$4,314.16

$0.00

$15,001.64

$8,474.55

$5,250.35

$224,409.00

$20,146.42

$21,426.59

$13,851.28

$9,091.57

$6,199.63

$0.00

$11,097.65

$12,234.71

$13,034.02

$11,494.05

$0.00

TOTAL TAXES

$489,268.76

$450,543.36

$263,478.55

$294,175.21

Miscellaneous

$970.00

$250.00

$106.75

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $490,238.76

$450,793.36

$263,585.30

2.13%

81.96%

4.48%

3.52%

4.50%

3.31%

$1,551,525.94

$1,553,237.69

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

CDFI Program

BOARD MEMBER NEEDED

Absentee

Shawnee

TribeTribe CDFI program is establishing a board to help further develop the AST CDFI program into a certified

The Absentee

Shawnee

CDFI

Program

Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

The CDFI board must be a representation of who CDFI will serve, and will consist of five – seven individuals with skills and

BOARD MEMBER

experience in or more areas of business, banking, accounting, business law, marketing, nonprofit management, or fundraising.

NEEDED

If interested in serving in this worthwhile endeavor as a CDFI board member please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to:

wnee Tribe CDFI program is establishing a

Brokeshoulder, CDFI Steering Committee

her develop the AST CDFI program intoEddie

ommunity Development Financial Institution Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

must be a representation of who CDFI will

Fax: 405-695-9780

sist of five – seven individuals with skills and

Email: eddieb@astribe.com

more areas of business, banking, accounting,

For more information (FMI): 405-275-4030 x 148

keting, nonprofit management, or fundraising.

ving in this worthwhile endeavor as a CDFI

ase submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to:

shoulder, CDFI Steering Committee

Tribe of Oklahoma

ooper Drive

ribe.com

ion (FMI): 405-275-4030 x 148

==NOTICE==

SALE OF FARMING & GRAZING LEASES

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

ALLOTTED INDIAN LANDS

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Under Sealed Bids and Oral Auction

July 2, 2013

SEALED BIDS, submitted on Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) bid forms, will be received 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time

(CST), July 2, 2013, at the AST Realty conference room, Shawnee, Oklahoma. Bids will be accepted for the leasing of Allotted

Indian lands located in Potawatomie and Cleveland Counties, Oklahoma, for farming and grazing purposes. A complete list of

tracts and bid forms are available at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s website: www.astribe.com.

Behavioral Health

“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”

-John Wooden

The Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health program seeks to promote the wellbeing of the “whole person” within the context of their culture. Last

month, many individuals attended the program, sharing their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences in search of greater peace and understanding.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal members, individuals from all federally recognized tribes, and sooner care participants are invited to visit the Shawnee office

or call for a meeting. People who attend often share concerns about drug and alcohol use and uncomfortable feelings such as anger, fear, sadness, and

doubt. They express goals they have for themselves and work together with a counselor and group members (if they choose to do so) to make their

vision a reality.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment:

Alicja “Al” Carter,

LADC Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health

405-878-4716.

Shawnee Clinic

Shawnee Clinic Welcomes Dr. Maria M. Mithlo, M.D.

On July 1, the Shawnee Clinic welcomes Dr. Maria Mithlo. The addition of Dr. Mithlo to the Clinic and Health System is a huge positive. Dr. Mithlo is

Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has 27 years of experience. She has 13 years of experience in working for Indian Health Service in Anadarko and

Lawton. Dr. Mithlo will begin seeing patients on July 5th and will be scheduled to see patients from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Dr. Mithlo is

famous for her “healing hugs”. Her care and dedication to her patients will soon be an integral part of the Shawnee Clinic.

Dr. Pachneerat “Pat” Chainakul, Pediatrician, Dr. Christine Walsh, Internal Medicine, Stacy Curtis P.A.-C, and Dr. Lila Nevrekar, GYN, will continue to

provide excellent care to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and the rest of the patient population.

Thank Yous...

HELLO TRIBAL MEMBERS,

The May tornados caused severe damage and devastation for the communities of Little Axe, Shawnee, Bethel, Moore, and Carney. It was amazing to

see how many people here and out of state came together to help and support all the people affected. I was answering phones at the Resource Center

and it was never ending with all the help people were giving. I had people that I had talked to come in from out of state with so many donations, and

staying to help out where ever needed.

Asaycia Clayton was great at inventorying everything that was donated, Brad Jackson who coordinated the cleanup crews and people who came

in to volunteer their services to help, Jackie Denny, Anthony Johnson, Eddie Brokeshoulder, Treasurer Deere, Becky Prewett, Donna Butler, Linda Day,

Secretary Reed, and so many others who unconditionally helped to make sure the victims of the tornados got what they needed, were truly a blessing.

It was amazing how many people from everywhere were opening their hearts and giving in every area possible. As trucks, trailers, cars, and vans came

in people were right there to help get them unloaded.

High school students, college students, families, young people, and even elder people volunteered to help.

I got to work with Lisa Mize from the Oklahoma Defense Force who was just awesome in getting her group out to the people that really needed them.

Pastor Tommy was a person I was in continual contact with who sent donations and aided to get things here the crews needed such as, gloves, rakes,

shovels, tarps, tools, car seats, diapers, you name it, he made sure the things needed got here and even sent people from out of state to get things here.

I will never forget that experience and am thankful I was a small part in helping so many in their time of need. I want to thank you all for helping so

unselfishly.

May God Bless You All.

Respectfully,

Arlene Herrera

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Twila Longhorn Parker for the generous donation of dozens of tribal newspapers from the 90’s!

Mrs. Parker’s donation will help the Tribal Archives to reach its goal of doubling archival holdings in 2013. Her support of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Library and Archives is greatly appreciated.

Thank you Twila!

Joshua Shawnee

Tribal Librarian and Archivist

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

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:

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Randy Edge

tero director

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

Bus Person

Host/Hostess

Dishwasher

Cashier

Sales Associate

Customer Service

Backroom Associate

Executive Assistant

Distribution Clerk

Patient Registration Clerk

Teacher Assistant

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859

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 steady flow of

business We have added 3 new applicants to our database which now brings our

total number of applicants to 571. Of those 3 new applicants, 2 are Absentee

Shawnee Tribal members. We have also helped 47 applicants/guests who have

walked in, called/received 438 phone calls, and referred 25 applicants to various

departments within the tribe as contract workers and applicant to Thunderbird

Entertainment Center.

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

numerous meetings since the last newsletter. On May 21 TERO attended the 3rd

planning meeting for the 36th Annual National TERO Convention at the Hard

Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa. At this meeting, the final agenda and menu for

the convention was discussed. On the following day, May 22 TERO attended the

EEOC training again at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa.

During this meeting, the new EEOC-Tribal MOU was discussed. Then on

June 11 TERO attended one of the first planning meetings for the 2013 Indian

Education Summit at the Sac and Fox Learning Center in Stroud. During this

meeting, discussion took place about the tentative agenda for the Education

Summit On the following day, June 12 TERO met with Dillon Byrd with

Thunderbird Entertainment Center for future construction and tribal employment

opportunities Finally on June 18 TERO had a meeting with Johnny Sea of AGC

for training and development

In the final weeks of June TERO will be attending several more meetings/

conferences. On June 20 TERO will have a meeting with Mrs. Roberts of the

National Indian Council on Aging to help identify more native elders looking

for employment. Then, from June 29 to July 3, TERO will be attending the

36th Annual National TERO Convention being held at the Hard Rock Hotel and

Casino in Tulsa.

Within the next month of June 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.

The TERO department also helps Native Americans with job placement,

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 document to prove your tribal Affiliation

(YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF 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.

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 receive call backs or letters on all positions

that 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 al 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 10 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.

Delivery Driver

Mixer Driver

Dispatcher

Security Officer

Supervisors

Assembler

Mechanic

Laborer

Warehouse Worker

Housekeeping

Maintenance Worker

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

July 2013 News

Horse Shoe Bend Summer Program started on June 3, 2013, and will end on July 18, 2013 we will provide tutoring and physical activities. The first week students

were tutored in Math. There is an average of 15 to 20 students that attend Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.

During the week of June 9 thru 15, the Jim

Thorpe Games was held in the Oklahoma City

Area. Starting off with the Opening Ceremonies

on June 9th at the Remington Park all athletes

participated from the Horse Shoe Bend After

School Program. Tuesday June 11, our boys

and girls 12 and under basketball teams started

their games. The teams played 2 games each on

Tuesday and Wednesday and with the playoffs

on Thursday. The Girls team made the final

Four on Thursday. The track and field was held

at Putnam City High School on Tuesday.

12 and under Girls Basketball

Olivia Stacy

Camryn Green

Alijah Masquas

Alisea Thomas

Katlyn Masquas

Saidey Smith

Alexxis Coon

Katie Wilson, Team Manager

Seminole

Chickasaw

Sac and Fox Nation

Absentee Shawnee

Seminole

Sac and Fox Nation

Navajo

Jordan Coody

Ruben Wilson

Gabriel Fife

Austin Bell

Jayden Robinson

Nicholas Shaffer

Kaelan Green

Eryn Johnson

Zerek Harjo

Shawn Nanaeto

Elijah Lena

Gregory Smith

Seminole

Sac and Fox Nation

Absentee Shawnee

Seminole

Absentee Shawnee

Chickasaw

Absentee Shawnee

Seminole

Sisseton-‐Wahpeton Sioux

Comanche Nation

Seminole

12 and Under Boys Basketball

Track and Field Members:

Gabriel Fife

Third Place Shot Put

Alisea Thomas

First Place Girls Shot Put

Alijah Masquas

Second Place Girls Shot Put

Kaitlyn Nanaeto

Third Place Girls 400 Run and Third Place 800 Run

Sac and Fox Nation

Desiree Johnson

Absentee Shawnee

Leila Herrod

Citizen Potawatomi

Coaches: Captain Smith, Stuart Rolette, Randall Watson, Demi Coon, Brittany Coon, Buster Bread, Edwina Butler-‐Wolfe

I’d like to thank the MSPI Program for their help in paying the entry fees for all the events for our athletes at the Jim Thorpe Games and for the lunches that was donated.

Big thanks to Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson for buying the athletes and parents lunches at McDonalds on June 12, 2013.

I appreciate all the families that traveled with the teams to the Jim Thorpe Games. You are all AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edwina Butler-‐Wolfe

Director Horse Shoe Bend After School Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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Music

Young Musicians

Kyle Copeland

The Ringo Star Of The Music World

Kyle is 12 and is working hard to be one of the next

awesome drummers in the music world, He comes to class

every week to learn the drums and enjoys the music lessons

along with his granddad Leroy Downs which is learning to

play the acoustic guitar; Kyle has a natural ability to play the

drums he has been working on his own style each lesson,

all the young folks in the music program are so talented

weather they play the drums or piano or guitar young men

like Kyle are setting an example for all his friends and tribe

he shares his music with his family and that brings all them

closer together and stronger throughout all of life’s struggles

and quest, Kyle Copeland has so much to offer the young

folks in our community and our state I’m so proud to be

helping him become a master musician is my privilege to be

working with so many of our youths and their families that

want to learn music and reach out others through the deep

soul expression’s that only music can cast to everyone they come into contact with throughout their lives’ that’s one of

the reason’s The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has been so supportive of the music program over the past three years, what

started out to be a short skill’s youth program has made such an impact on so many children, Moms and dads and their

grandparents along with all their friends & schools have been benefited by the music program of our wonderful tribe,

We will offer the kids and their families free music lessons all year round We are here to reach out to our community

in hopes to provide an anchor to all The Native American ‘s of Oklahoma.

Thank you all so very much.

Phil Bradley

Music Dir.

405-370-5576 cell call me any time to set your FREE music lessons.

July is here the sun is out and the weather is HOT!!!! Our annual Father’s Day Breakfast,

“Donuts for Dads”, had a great turnout; all the dads really enjoyed their gifts and donuts

with their children. Everybody here is looking forward to the employee picnic. We will be

closed Thursday July 4th to celebrate Independence Day! Hope everyone has a safe and fun

4th. The children just had their pictures done by The Portrait Café here at the center and they

all turned out great, we look forward to our next upcoming picture days this coming fall. Our

AST Dental clinic will be coming for another visit to talk to the children about healthy teeth J.

The camp Nikoti group will be here July 10th to put on a show for the children and we are super

excited and can’t wait to see what they have in store for us this year. The splash pad has been a great hit, the kids love

playing in the water!!! We have a couple new employees joining our team here at Building Blocks and we look forward

to welcoming them. Our enrollment has increased and everyone here is very excited to meet the new children and have

the opportunity to teach and make a difference in each of their lives! We are currently enrolling for our toddler and

three year old classrooms, we hope to have these age groups full within the next month. Field trips have been a BIG hit

with each age group, and the children are enjoying them all. They have went to places like the OKC Zoo for“Zoo Animal”

week, The Gaylord Pickens Cultural Museum and also the Red hawks game at Bricktown Ballpark where they received

souvenir hats and cups plus many other places! A BIG thank you to each parent that has been able to attend their child’s

filed trip, the children definitely enjoy that and we love parent involvement!

Have a GREAT SAFE summer!!! J.

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Employees’ Personal Use of Social Media—

How It Can Affect You & Your Employer

A majority of employees have their own Facebook page—or they actively use other

“social media” like MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, or LinkedIn. No matter how “private”

you believe your posted comments are, you should remain aware of how your personal

use of social media can have an impact on your employer, its customer relationships, and

information security.

1. There’s No Expectation of Privacy. Many individuals consider social media

sites to be very “friendly” places, and they like to hang out there. Maybe we

start to feel comfortable that these sites are “private” and “completely safe.” In

reality, there is no way to know how many persons may view the information

or comments that we post—and no way to control what they will do with that

information. As the old expression goes, “Three can keep a secret, if two of

them are dead.” Is it reasonable to assume that someone’s hundreds of “friends”

on Facebook are all such “confidential friends” that they can be relied on to

keep every comment “private”? Here’s a more realistic scenario: If social media

“friends” or “connections” like what you post, they may share it with others. If

they hate it, they also may share it, along with their own comments. If it’s funny

or embarrassing (the more so, the better), they are especially likely to share it.

Think of yourself as “on stage” or “giving an interview” when you post about

yourself, your family, or your job on social media.

2. Many of your colleagues and associates and customers expect you to act

“Professionally” at ALL TIMES. Maybe it’s unfair; but they feel the same way

about school teachers, ministers, doctors, and others in a position of confidence

or respect in the community. It comes with any job. Unfortunately, posts on social

media can’t be viewed as falling only in the “life away from work” category.

Assume that your employer, customers, vendors & associates will be “looking

over your shoulder” at what you post.

3. Before You Hit the “Send” Button, Think Carefully about What You Want to

Say, How You Will Say It, and How Other People Could Interpret or React to

It. Take a few extra minutes to proofread what you have written, to clean it up,

make it clearer, or to delete whatever (on second thought) you maybe shouldn’t

say. (Real example: A young woman posts, “My mama is in a comma.” First,

her mama was not really in a punctuation mark. Second, her mama was not sick;

but the comment greatly surprised and alarmed many of her mama’s friends.

Actually, the boyfriend’s mama in another state—who this woman also called

“mama”—was in a coma.) Be careful to provide the right details!

4. Be Very Careful of the Pictures You Post, the Sites or Web Pages You Link to,

and Who or What You “Like” on Your Social Media Page. You have “freedom of

speech,” but also a need for discretion. Avoid connecting yourself to statements

that are emotional, strongly worded, or inflammatory—for example, avoid

sarcasm, profanity, accusations, insults, prejudice, and off-color or strongly

partisan remarks. (Your close buddies and some customers may enjoy strong

remarks, but other customers are likely to be offended.) When anything is

controversial, there are two sides to the issue! Here’s a good general rule: If you

can’t (or shouldn’t) say something out loud in your place of business, keep it off

your social media page.

5. Never Post While You’re Angry! Individuals very commonly use social media

to “vent” if they’re frustrated or angry, or to get back at someone. Try to avoid

using social media to express animosities or grievances about any subject—

including your job. What you post reaches hundreds of people.

You’re AllNations Bank Family,

Gene, Eugene, Amber, Delaina

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Transit System (2013)

This questionnaire is to gather information

to determine the need for transportation

services within the tribe’s jurisdictional

boundaries.

Services: Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 5:00,

special exceptions for weekends.

We will provide transportation to and from

the following in (VANS OR BUSES):

Clinic (Little Axe)

Clinic (Shawnee)

Wal-Mart

Grocery Stores

Tribal Complex

What other needs do you think you would

have from the transit system?

Tribal member signature:

Name:

Address:

Contact #:

FHA Transit Coordinator questions call

Mike Wood at 275-4030 Ext.112 or cell

(405) 432-9652.

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 prediabetes. Native Americans are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes

than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:

• Frequent infections

• Blurred vision

• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal

• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet

• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

AAA Oklahoma News Release

www.AAA.com

www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma

www.twitter.com/#!/AAAOklahoma

Contacts:

Chuck Mai

Office: (405) 753-8040

Cell: (405) 209-8260

chuck.mai@aaaok.org

Danial Karnes

Office: (918) 748-1074

Cell: (918) 935-9318

danial.karnes@aaaok.org

Kids, Pets and Hot Cars Left Alone = A Deadly Combination

AAA Oklahoma, May 13 - The consequences of leaving kids or pets in hot cars, even for a

minute, can be deadly. Each year, AAA along with Safe Kids works to prevent children and pets

being left in hot cars by educating the public of the dangers.

Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle

behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes

often ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states

that you do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning

what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often.

Getting into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes

and prevent complications caused by diabetes.

According to data collected by Dr. Jan Null of San Francisco State University, 32 children died

last year after being left in a car. 52 percent of those who died were left not on purpose, but by

mistake.

“Many times we think we can run into a store and be out in 10 minutes with no problem, but in 10

minutes in the heat of the summer, your car’s interior temperature can rise 19 degrees above that

of the outside air,” said Danial Karnes, AAA Oklahoma spokesman.

The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web

site as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your

daily meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.

AAA urges parents and caregivers to put these simple tips to use to make sure no child is left in a

vehicle this summer.

•

Never leave a child unattended in a car, even for a minute, even if the windows are tinted

or down. The same recommendation applies to pets and the elderly.

Don’t allow children to play in an unlocked, parked vehicle and never leave car keys

where children have access to them.

Keep doors locked and windows closed at all times, even when the vehicle is in the

garage or on a driveway.

Make sure all children leave the vehicle when you reach your destination. Be certain no

one is inadvertently left behind.

When you first place a child in a car seat in the back seat of the car, also open the glove

compartment door, flip down the passenger side visor or put a purse in the back seat.

These actions can serve as visual reminders that a child is in the back seat. Even better,

place your cell phone on the back seat, too.

If you see a child alone in a locked, parked car, immediately call 9-1-1 for emergency

assistance.

The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood

glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical

western diet such as:

• calcium

• magnesium

• potassium

• vitamins A, C, and E.

• fiber

Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,

tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk

and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit

diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the

Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.

Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

A not-‐for-‐profit organization, AAA Oklahoma serves its 365,000 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 its 45 retail

branches, regional operations center and the Internet at www.AAA.com.

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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

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366-7220

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

to AST Smoke Shop)

Ashley Brokeshoulder is hoping her Red Raiders

get a spot in the postseason.

ICTMN Talks With

Texas Tech Pitcher

Ashley Brokeshoulder

a stellar senior campaign. "I had actually worked

out a lot this past summer and gained a lot of

speed," she said.

Though she's hoping her team can earn a

postseason selection and make some noise in

the tournament, Brokeshoulder also realizes her

student/athletes days are quickly coming to an

end. But she doesn't seem too concerned over

this fact.

"I'm excited to start something new," she said.

That something new is being simply a student.

Brokeshoulder will return to Texas Tech this

August as she will need to complete three more

courses before she graduates from her nutrition

science program. And then after that, she plans

to continue nutrition studies at graduate school.

For that she's considering attending Texas

Tech, University of Colorado or Oklahoma

State University (OSU). Brokeshoulder is from

Peach Springs, Arizona (PSA) Jr. Wildcats Softball Team: Back Row L-‐R: Coach Lisa Chamberlain, Pitcher/SS/1 Base: Pa

Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Peach

Springs,

Arizona

(PSA)

Jr.

Wildcats

Chamberlain, Coach Vonda Beecher, 3 Base/SS: Brilene Chamberlain. Back Row L-‐R: 3 Base/1 Base: Sonwai Jackso

Base: Maddy Chamberlain, and Ashley Brokeshoulder.

"I kind of want to be with my family," she said. Softball Catcher/2

Team:

Back

Row L-R: Coach Lisa

“Guns Up”

"That's why I'm looking at OSU." She would also Chamberlain, Pitcher/SS/1st

Payton

Arizona Junior Softball Team Base:

feel rather comfortable staying at Texas Tech.

Chamberlain, Coach Vonda Beecher, 3rd Base/

Ashley Brokeshoulder with American Junior Softball team from Hualapai Tribe in Peach Spr

"I think I would go here even if I wasn't playing

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photograph with Ashley. They also asked her to visit their reservation, which is near the Gr

Base: Maddy Chamberlain, and Ashley

Canyon, this summer for Youth Softball Camp.

when she returns to finish up her current degree

Brokeshoulder.

this August. "I guess I'll be a regular student,

getting a job and focussing on school," she said.

“Guns Up”

Brokeshoulder's hectic softball schedule has

not allowed her to find any sort of part-time job

Arizona Junior Softball Team

during her first four years at the school. "There's

no time," she said. "There's workouts and Ashley Brokeshoulder with American Junior

practise every day."

Softball team from Hualapai Tribe in Peach

Springs, AZ, recently sponsored by Las Vegas

University. Coach Lisa Chamberlain and Vonda

Beecher said their team has followed Ashley’s

softball career and drove up to watch, meet and

take a photograph with Ashley. They also asked

her to visit their reservation, which is near the

Grand Canyon, this summer for Youth Softball

Camp.

Sam Laskaris

May 04, 2013

Things have not worked out quite according

to plan for Ashley Brokeshoulder during her

senior year at Texas Tech University. Yet

Brokeshoulder, who has Choctaw and Absentee

Shawnee ancestry, is remaining upbeat.

The 22-year-old righthanded pitcher is a member

of the Texas Tech Red Raiders women's softball

team. Brokeshoulder was hoping to have a major

role with the Red Raiders this season. But she

has only seen limited action in her final year of

athletic eligibility because of a pre-season knee

her

injury. Brokeshoulder tore the meniscus in

right knee during a team workout last August.

She still hasn't fully recovered and continues to

receive cortisone shots for her knee.

"I can't really feel much," she said. "And I can't

really do much. I can't really run. I can't do leg

lifting workouts."

Brokeshoulder had originally hoped her knee

would be healed by now.

"I think I tried to come back too early," she said,

adding she resumed practising with her team this

past December. As a result, instead of being one

of the club's key starters, Brokeshoulder has been

forced to accept her role of seeing limited action

when counted upon. She appeared in only eleven

of the Red Raiders'gmaes. She pitched in only

a 15 innings this season, giving up 17 hits. Her

record was 0-2 and her ERA was 5.13. Compare

that to her first three years at Texas Tech where

she had a combined 18-6 record and a 3.31 ERA.

As for the Red Raiders, members of the Big 12

Conference, they got a big win today over No.

22/15 Baylor, their final regular season game.

The win was their first over a ranked team, and it

was their 30th for the season. Their four-season

streak of winning at least 30 games is the longest

in school history. Texas Tech had an overall

record of 30-26. Now they wait to see if they'll

land a postseason spot. The NCAA Selection

Tribal

Member

Ashley

Brokeshoulder,

Texas

Tribal Member Ashley Brokeshoulder, Texas Tech Softball Pitcher, was honored on Senior

Show will be held May 12 at 9 p.m/CT. ESPNU

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seniors aat

s they are honored on the Red Raiders’ 2013 Senior Day. The Red Raiders finished the regular

and her jersey #23 framed. Congratulations Ashley on her collegiate career

will air the event. (Check your local listings.)with flowers

Ashley

Brokeshoulder,

right,

season at 30-‐26

overall. joins her fellow

flowers

and her

Tech University

for ajersey

job well d#23

one. framed.

"We're a young team," Brokeshoulder said. Day with Texas

Congratulations Ashley on her collegiate career Texas Tech seniors as they are honored on the

"We're kind of struggling."

at Texas Tech University

for a job well done.

Red Raiders’ 2013 Senior Day. The Red Raiders

It's a tough situation for Brokeshoulder to

finished the regular season at 30-26 overall

swallow, considering she was pumped to enjoy

Emily Bryce

Mr.& Mrs. John Raymond Johnson would

like to congratulate their son,

A graduate of Dale 2012, has graduated from Gordon

Cooper as a Precision Machinist and is employed at Horizon

Hydraulics.

Dr. John D. Johnson,

Job Well Done!

First Doctor in Johnson Family!

We’re so proud of you 3’D’s Poppy & Paulette, Mema & Boo

Devin Voyles

A student at Dale Mid-High has received several awards

during the end of

school assembly. The

certificates were for

Excellence in Math,

Science,

Social

Studies, Language

and Drama.

Congratulations Scott Miller!!!

Great Job Making

Straight A’s!

Devin is the son

of David & Janie

Vogles,

Grandson

of Elaine Brown &

Daniel Makaseah.

With proud hearts, we wish you

congratulations on attaining

your MASTERS DEGREE.

We are so proud of our Dad!

~Love you,

Connor and Brody

Shayla Bryce

Shayla has received an

award for reading 25

books this school year,

completing her AR goal.

A student at Dale, she will

be a 4th grader in the fall.

Shayla is the daughter of

Kevin Bryce. A lot of credit

goes to the Horseshoe Bend

After school program for

her success. Stan & Clara

Kaskuske are proud great

grandparents.

Everyday you give me

new reasons to smile. You

have worked so hard and

accomplished so much all the

while showing our children

they too can learn, grow and

realize the best in themselves.

Congratulations baby &

I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

~Your wife,

Alicia (Aly)

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Graham, Jackie

Granstrom, Karsen Renee

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Gutierrez, Devin Anthony

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Haskins Rich, Donna Paule

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Irvin, Benjamin Raymond

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Happy 2013 July Birthdays

Marilyn Byers

Gary Gibson

Shawn Byers

Leila Kaseca

Kevin Kaseca

Amber Foreman

Katie Yates

Coltin Shawnee

Shannon Byers

Nikki Johnson

Enjoy your Special Day!

Blessings to you all.

From Marvin & Sherry

Birthday

Wishes...

Wishing Baby

Susan, Ezra, Erin

and my grandson

Jbub a very

happy birthday

and many many

more!!!

Love, BC

Happy Belated Birthday!!

Brittany Watson

May God Bless you with

many more

birthdays to

come!

Love you

always

Kevin,

Mom

and

Jay

Emily Laiken Engler

July 13th…….????

We Love “U”

From the Alford

Clan in Tulsa

Janene F. Alford

AUSTIN LEE JOHNSON

(JULY 6TH)

To all family

Hope you have the best day ever!

God Bless you with many more birthdays!

Love you always

Uncle Kevin and Aunt Trina

Happy 4th Birthday to our Little Cousin

Love you always

Brittany and Jayden Watson

FROM YOUR MOM AND YOUR

BROTHERS, MICHAEL AND NICK

JOHNSON

To my wonderful children...I love

you with all my heart.

We are wishing you all a very

happy and safe birthday!

From Kevin and Leila Kaseca & Nikki Johnson

Love you all!

Mom and Dad

Jackie Graham

July 16th

From your loving sons, Michael,

Austin, and Nicholas Johnson

You are the bestest mom in

the whole world!

Happy Birthday

Sugarbabie Leiann Kaseca!

Love,

Grandpa Roy and Granny

Stephanie Fixico,

Jamie Watson, Elnora Deer, Russell

Kaseca, Shannon Byers, Shawn Byers

Have a great day!

The Kasecas and Foremans

KANYNN LEIANN KASECA

YOU ARE PRECIOUS!!!

LOVE,

MOM, DAD AND BUBBA

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!

cip

Mark Your Calendar

Ingredients

•Executive Director of Gaming

• Internal Auditor

• Surveillance Operator

• Teacher – Building Blocks Child Care

• Floater – Building Blocks Child Care

• Physician – Shawnee Clinic

• Dental Hygienist – Little Axe Clinic

Human Resource Department

2025Shawnee

Gordon Cooper

Absentee

Tribe

Drive

Human

Resource

Shawnee,

OK Department

74801

Phone (405) 2754030

Fax (405)Cooper

273-2710Drive

2025 Gordon

Shawnee, OK 74801

Phone – (405) 275-4030

Fax – (405) 273-2710

• Pharmacy Tech

• Radiology Tech- Little Axe Clinic

Lisa Brownell – Director x131

Elizabeth Clark – x 170

Rachael Lankford – x 111

www.astribe.com

Little Axe Health Center—

Tuesday and Friday at 12:00

6 yellow squash

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

6 small onions, halved

4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Dash pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook onions and carrots in

water for 10 minutes; drain. In a large bowl,

combine oil and seasonings. Add the vegetables;

stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about an

hour.

2. Drain and reserve marinade. Place vegetables on a grill rack or place alternating

vegetables onto skewers. Cover and grill over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes

or until tender. Turn and baste with reserved marinade several times.

Nutritional Information:

-about 6 servings

For each serving:

Calories 97

Fat 6g

Carbohydrates 11g

Fiber 0g

Sodium 28mg

Protein 2g

Diabetes and Wellness Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic

JOB OPENINGS

Zu mb a Dan c e Cla s se s

Shawnee Health Clinic –

Monday and Wednesday at 12:00

Grilled Vegetables

Upcoming Events...

Cultural Preservation Department

The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following information concerning updates to each of

our programs. I’d like to remind Tribal members and employees of the extended hours of the Gift Shop and Library as we are

open until 6 PM Daily, and through the lunch hour. We experimented with opening on Saturdays but found it wasn’t profitable

and re-adjusted the hours. updates to each of our programs. I’d like to remind Tribal members and employees of the extended

hours of the Gift Shop and Library as we are open until 6 PM Daily, and through the lunch hour. We experimented with opening

on Saturdays but found it wasn’t profitable and re-adjusted the hours.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. Word of Mouth is spreading about the types of product

that we are carrying and this is in a constant state of change. A lot of times, we receive goods on Monday and they are sold before

the week is complete. If you haven’t stopped by lately, come in and browse around. I think you’ll be surprised at the new supplies

we have in stock. Almost all our Spring inventory has arrived, minus a few colors in beads or fringe that are on backorder. If we

don’t have what you need, let us know and we may be able to ‘special order’ your request. If you have any questions, please call

Esther at ext. 122, or contact her by email at elowden@astribe.com

Library

We have a variety of resources available for checkout or your reading leisure including: magazines, newspapers and journals.

This past month, our Library and Archives Manager, Josh completed training and received updates at the Association of Tribal

Archives, Libraries, and Museums International Conference in New Mexico. Earlier in the year, he applied for and won a scholarship

to attend at no cost to the Tribe. I’m proud to say we are already on the agenda as Presenters next year and our costs will be

completely paid for again. The Library continues to make progress as we’re seeking State and Federal accreditation. If you have

any concerns or questions about membership or circulation, please call Josh at ext. 122, or by email at jshawnee@astribe.com

Cultural Preservation

Our Cultural program has been assisting in several areas as the summer months are upon us. Like everyone else, we had to adjust

our schedules due to the tornado. However, this hasn’t prevented us from presenting classes for our youth through several of

the Tribe’s other departments. Ms. Esther helped MSPI as she demonstrated to several young people how to hem, make designs,

and fringe a shawl. It is my hope that those of you who participate will be able to take away a new skill upon the completion

of your cultural skills class. Space is limited due to costs and time constraints; please sign up early so that we can make certain

there are enough materials for participants. If you have any questions about the skills classes or would like to teach and lead a

demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 203, or send an email to joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

Your concerns are important to us. If you have any questions, please call our offices and someone will be happy to assist you. We

thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs, in order to provide the

best service to our customers.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph H. Blanchard

Cultural Preservation Director/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

(405) 275-4030 ext. 203

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AST MAINTENANCE DEPT.

NOW TAKING GRASS MOWING

APPLICATIONS

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?

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Maintenance Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

(405) 275-4030

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?

Grass Mowing Application

The following are the requirements for this program:

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!

1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member

2. Must be 65 years or older

3. Handicap/Disabled (Please have letter from doctor

if under age 65)

4. Must provide proof of residency

5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of

yard

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

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department

will ONLY mow and weedeat applicants’ lawn.

Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the

maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc.

NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed.

If you have any questions, please contact Rita Harjo at

(405) 275-4030 ext. 128.

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Finding directions to home:

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Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,

safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following

criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are

in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must

meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Parenting Quick Tips: Practical Parenting Education

PSSF Program

DE-STRESSING YOUR FAMILY

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

No doubt, family life can be stressful! While there’s no way to take stress completely out of

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

your household, the following tips can make life more relaxing, enjoyable and emotionally

healthy for your whole family:

 Take time daily to talk as a family; encourage open expressions of feelings and emotions;

really listen to each other. (Turn off the tv!!)

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

 Encourage your family to share their daily stressors.

 Post a large calendar where all family members can write down their schedules.

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

 Look at extra-curricular activities. If children or parents show signs of too much stress,

cut back.

 Set a limit on children’s activities and then let them choose the ones they really want to

do.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

 Hold weekly family meetings to:

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.

Look at everyone’s schedule for the week.

Resolve problem areas and conflicts

MATERIAL WE

DO NOT ACCEPT.

Set expectations for sharing the “load”

TONER, CARBON

PAPER, FOOD

WASTE, AND PLASTIC.

 Develop a family priority list. What is really important? What can be let go?

REMEMBER,

WHEN IN DOUBT

THROW IT OUT.

 Set reasonable expectations for yourself and other family members.

 Problem solve….Meals can be nutritious without a lot of work! The world won’t fall

CONTACT

INFORMATION

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF

OKLAHOMA

apart if bed isn't made!

OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH &

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROGRAMS.

 Identify those problems that put stress on everyone, i.e., morning hassles, homework or

bedtimes; work out a solution and stick to it!

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,

and Recycling”

The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is

proud to announce the

start of a new recycling

program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

recycling center is located in the yellow

metal building adjacent

to the OEH Department. The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe (AST)

Recycling Program Program declares that waste

reduction and recycling

are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal

waste stream will decrease the flow of solid

waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-

edge and information

about recycling markets

and market demand as

well as information obtained from various publications and the internet

to comprise an analysis

of material the recycling

program will address at

the start of the program.

AST Recycling Program

Plan establishes a goal

that, by year’s end 2013,

at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced

by the Tribe will be recycled.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

The AST recycling Program will initially focus

on the following waste

stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,

Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,

Cardboard, Newspaper,

and Aluminum cans. As

the program and market

develops, other recyclables will be sought.

There is a cost associated with recycling,

However, economic,

social, and environmental benefits exceed

these cost.

Absentee Shawnee

Housing Authority

107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

Phone: (405) 273-1050

Come in and visit with us about:

v Lease with Option to Purchase

v Rental

DISABILITY BENEFITS

FOR

v Rental for Over Income

v Budget Counseling

2013 AGC of Oklahoma

Education Foundation

Scholarships

WOUNDED WARRIORS

Military service members can get their disability claims

processed quickly by Social Security.

Benefits available through Social Security are different than

those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and

require a separate application.

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.

University of

Oklahoma

Construction Science

Scholarship Interviews

03/29/2013

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Randy Edge

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Division, Director

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Oklahoma Building Chapter

www.socialsecurity.gov

or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213

(for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY

number, 1-800-325-0778)

26th ANNIVERSARY

THUNDERBIRD CASINO POW WOW

JULY 4-5-6, 2013 • Little Axe, OK

MC: SAMMY “TONE-KEI” WHITE

HEAD MAN DANCER: WOLFY LEITKA

HEAD LADY DANCER: LESLIE REALRIDER

HEAD SINGER: FOREST WALKER

HEAD GOURD DANCER: ADAM PROCTOR

ARENA DIRECTOR: SAM HOWELL

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE COLOR GUARD

SUPPER EVERY EVENING @ 5PM

ARTS AND CRAFT VENDORS WELCOME

CALL: LEONARD LONGHORN 405-481-0674 or

SUE BLANCHARD 405-312-4621

All contestants must be in full regalia and number in full display during

Grand Entry each night and dance July 4th during inter-tribal dancing.

All decisions made by the powwow committee are final.

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND LOSSES • DRUGS, ALCOHOL ARE PROHIBITED

AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs; Caregiver

Program & Injury Prevention Program Host Elders in Two

Educational Events

AST Public Health grant programs hosted an elder outreach event Friday, November 30 at the AST Little Axe Resource Center. The “Brown Bag Special” elder event focused on medication safety and management, as well as the risk of elder fall injuries that can

contributed to taking medications. A “brown bag” lunch was provided to participants during the speaker presentations. AST Health’s Director of Pharmacy, Nancy Phelps spoke on

medication management and safety. Elders had the opportunity for an extended question

and answer session regarding medications, use of AST pharmacy services and obtaining refills. The Caregiver program provided each participant with a personal wallet record to log

their medication, allergies, doctor and pharmacy information to have available when they

seek medical care. Each participant was given weekly medication planner boxes that Public

Health Nursing provided instructions on and demonstrated use. Additional presentations

on available program services and contact information were given by Behavioral Health Director, Dara Thorpe and Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Sacha Almanza. Elder

games and physical fitness activities, such as Tai Chi which promotes balance and mobility,

were provided by the Resource Centers physical fitness staff.

The last AST Public Health grant programs elder event was held Thursday, December 20 th

at the Little Axe Resource Center. This “Winter Wellness Land” event included door

prizes, fitness games and highlighted fire safety as weather conditions turn cold. AST physical fitness staff provided games and chair and strength band exercise demonstration to participating elders. Special guests included recently retired Shawnee Fire Department Captain

of 24 years, Billy Mitchell , AST OEH Director Kenny Jones, and OEH Project Coordinator

Dennis Burks. Mr. Mitchell’s presentation included a fire extinguishing safety education

video and a offered a question and answer session concluding the presentation. AST tribal

members are eligible for free Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors, including installation,

through a program offered by the AST OEH staff. Many participants signed up for these

OEH Services.

For more information on

AST OEH Services contact 405.214.4235

AST Public Health Nursing Programs

PARADE

July 2013

Title VI would like to thank you for your understanding when

we were unable to serve you.

July 2013

July 4th, AST Complex will be closed in celebrating Independence

Day. No lunches will be served or delivered.

Please drink plenty of water and stay cool this summer.

Homebound please let us know when you’re not going to be home

it will save us on time, gas and the driver’s being in the heat.

Thank you to Elders who call in to let us know we appreciate it

so much.

Title VI would like to thank you for your

Any concerns, suggestions or questions please feel free to call us at 405-275-4030 ext 19 or

169. understanding when we were unable to serv

you.

2% MILK SERVED DAILY

July 2013

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

July 4th, AST Complex will be closed in

celebrating Independence Day. No lunches

will be served or delivered.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Hamburgers

Lett, Tom, Onions

Pickles

Pork n Beans

Fruit

Soft Taco

Refried Beans

Lett, Tom, Chez

Cinnamon Roll

Manwich

Onion Rings

Pickles

Fruit

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BBQ Sandwich

Pot. Salad

Chips

Pudding

Beans & Ham

Cornbread

Steak fries

Cake

SATURDAY

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Enchilada

Casserole

Tossed Salad*

Salsa/Chips

Fruit

Ham n Chez

Wraps

Tater Tots

Fruit

Sausage Patty

Pancakes

Fruit

Please drink plenty of water and stay cool

this summer. Homebound please let us know

when you’re not going to be home it will sav

us on time, gas and the driver’s being in the

heat. Thank you to Elders who call in to let

us know we appreciate it so much.

Chicken Fried Steak

Sandwich

Mac Salad

Chips

Pudding

Shepard’s Pie

Carrots

Biscuit

Cobbler

Chef Salad

w/ chicken

eggs, chez

Crackers

WEDNESDAY

Spaghetti

w/meat sauce

Tossed Salad*

Garlic Bread

Pears

Hot Dogs

w/ Chili

Chips

Cake

Salmon Patty

Coleslaw

Mac n Chez

Bread

Fruit

Egg Rolls

Veggies

Rice

Fortune Cookie

Beef Fingers

Boiled Pot

Green Beans

NOT GOING TO BE HOME CALL US AT 405-275-4030 EXT 169 OR

NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

Smothered

Pork Chops

Green beans

Bread

Fruit

Oven Fried Chicken

Mashed Pot

w/gravy

Veggies

Bread

Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Toast

Biscuit

Gravy

Ham

Goulash

Spinach

Bread

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY – THURSDAY 11AM TO 1 PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9 AM TO 1 PM

Any concerns, suggestions

or questions plea

SAFETY TIPS FROM...

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phone, handbag, employee ID or brief

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case, etc., on the floor board in the back

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vocational

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Lock” campaign.

Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate

per program.degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.

√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's

Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time

status. Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate

car seat when it’s not occupied. When the Higher Education:

degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.

child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed Funding levelsGraduate

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you are

taking

courses

theofspring

2012 semester, please contact the

Education Department as soon as possible.

day care center or babysitter that you will

Attention:

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

always call if your child will not be there

Services and select Education.

on a particular day as scheduled.

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

Education Department

soon as possible.

For moreasinformation,

please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even

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

in the garage or driveway and always set

All applications

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AST Education Department; Big Jim Youth Award applications

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or email to

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following

awards:

√ Make sure all child passengers have left

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

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

January 1 to March 1, 2013 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The

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

involved. If they are hot or seem sick,

Department. The $1000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or

get them out as quickly as possible. Call

university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2013 semester.

911 or your local emergency number

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

immediately.

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

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

√ Be especially careful about keeping

this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the

children safe in and around cars during

applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with

respect

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

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.

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(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry

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

education

and the advancement of their career.

cleaners, etc.)

√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for

Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:

gas at the pump.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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.

Common Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

One of the frequent first signs of alcohol poisoning is nausea followed by

vomiting.

Essentially, these signs are warning signals from the body informing the

individual that he or she has ingested more alcohol than his or her body can

metabolize.

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Sena Yesslith, PSSF Worker

Have fun and be Safe!

Sena Yesslith, PSSF Worker

Behavioral Health Services

Shawnee Clinic 878-‐4716

Little Axe Health Center 701-‐7987

The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families

would like to provide some information about child abuse, warning signs

and tips on how you can help to prevent the abuse of a child from www.

preventchildabuse.org.

Facts about Child Abuse

What is Child Abuse and Neglect?

• Physical abuse – an injury to a child that is not an accident, may include:

hitting, punching, beating, burning, biting, kicking, cutting, shaking, or

any action that physically harms a child.

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• Neglect – failure to provide for a child’s basic physical, emotional, medical or educational

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Facts about Child Abuse

Who Abuses Children?

Most often the abuser is someone the child knows, such as a parent, relative, neighbor or friend

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• Saying there is no one at home to take care of him or her

Children who have been abused or neglected may be:

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• Acting overly mature or immature for the child’s age

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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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.

communities, like domestic violence and gang violence. These signs don’t prove that a child is

being abused. But they could be a signal that the child and his or her family may need help. If

you know of and or suspect a child is being abuse, call the hotline at 1-800-522-3511 or the ICW

department at 405-878-4702.

Ten Ways to Help Prevent Child Abuse

Be a nurturing parent.

• Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams.

Help a friend, neighbor or relative.

• Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s)

can rest or spend time together.

Help yourself.

• When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel

overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid.

If your baby cries…

• It can be frustrating to hear your baby cry. Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop

crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may result in severe injury or death.

Get involved.

• Ask your community leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop services to meet the

needs of healthy children and families.

Help to develop parenting resources at your local library.

Promote programs in school.

• Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children

safe.

Monitor your child’s television and video viewing.

• Watching violent films and TV programs can harm young children.

Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program.

• For information about volunteer opportunities, call 1.800.CHILDREN.

Report suspected abuse or neglect.

• If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call your local department

of children and family services or your local police department.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please

contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at

(405) 275-4030.

Native American Players Connect With Oklahoma Family

During WAPL

By Lisa D. Mickey

June 18, 2013

Lisa D. Mickey is a Florida-based freelance writer whose work has previously appeared on USGA websites.

NORMAN, Okla. – This week’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links was more than a national championship for at

least two contestants in the field.

Coming to Oklahoma was a family reunion for Shawnee Martinez, 19, of Modesto, Calif., and Erika Salinas, 23, of

Sacramento, Calif. It was a chance for each player to meet and spend time with their respective Native American families.

It also was a time for each of the players – who met for the first time at this week’s championship – to feel a sense of

community through a deep family heritage.

“It’s been good to be here because it almost feels like home,” said Martinez, who is part Mexican and a member of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe. “This is where my family’s land is and it feels good to be among so many other people like me.”

“I wish I could learn more about our heritage, but I’m so far away from other Native Americans in California,” said

Martinez, a sophomore at Long Beach State University who learned how

to play golf from her father at age 4. “I am meeting my family members in

Oklahoma this week for the first time.”

Martinez, along with her parents and older sister, Marina, drove 24

hours from California to reach this week’s championship, stopping only in

New Mexico for a nap. While it was a long drive, the chance to meet their

family, as well as for Shawnee to play in a national championship, was

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe

would like to thank Nike and

Feed the Children for their

recent donation. Nike for the

apparel and Feed the Children

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(L to R) Tanya Roloff, Sue Blanchard, Former Governor George Blanchard, David Canavesio

exciting for the family.

Martinez said her father raises funds to help her travel to golf tournaments. She also receives

scholarship money from her tribe if she maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Last year, she

earned a scholarship as her tribe’s 2012 “Athlete of the Year.”

“It’s huge to be here and I’ve got to take every opportunity I can get,” said Martinez, who is majoring

in photography and hopes to someday play professional golf. “But you also have to really want it and

work for it.”

Shawnee Martinez and her family drove 24 hours to Oklahoma, both to play in the championship

and to meet her Native American family.

*Thank you to the USGA for all the information and photos regarding Shawnee Martinez.

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Shawnee, OK 74801

Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,

“Shawnee Home Life About 1890” ca. 1910

1. Grandpa............................... M’sohm-thah

2. Grandma................................Koh-koh-gee

3. Dad............................................... Noh-thah

4. Mom............................................. Neek-yah

5. Daughter....................................... Tane’fa

6. Son.................................................. Kwi’fehi

July 2013

Language

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Gov.

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

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

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

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

Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 142

Mike Wood ..................................... 112

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

Bridgette Wilson ........................... 237

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

REALTY

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

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

Cecil Wilson ........................................... 127

PROCUREMENT

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

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

Mary Ponkilla....................................... 123

Colleen Butler (Receptionist) ............... 101

POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432

Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 138

Linda Day .............................................. 140

David Spector ........................................ 182

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

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

Trent Norton ......................................... 155

Scott Wilson........................................... 174

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

Rico Coon .............................................. 208

Michael Berry........................................ 183

Josh Gibson ........................................... 209

Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207

MUSIC

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

MAINTENANCE

Cecil Walker .......................................... 196

Reta Harjo ............................................. 128

Steve Colungo ........................................ 176

Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun, Donna

Simon, Sherri Yetter, John Mann

Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 176

LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

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

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

PAGING ZONES

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

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

SHAWNEE CLINIC

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

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

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

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Blake Goodman)

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

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

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

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

Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )

Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220

Media (Sherman Tiger) ................... 598-1279

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

( Summer Ackerman, Sena Yesslith, Amanda Lenora)

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

Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702

( Lauren May, Rick Short)

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

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

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

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

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

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

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

OTHER EXTENSIONS

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

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

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

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

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

TITLE VI

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

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

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

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

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

TERO

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

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

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EMPLOYEES IS THE FIRST INITIAL OF THEIR FIRST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST NAME AND @ASTRIBE.COM.

FOR EXAMPLE, AN EMPLOYEE NAMED JOHN DOE CAN BE REACHED AT JDOE@ASTRIBE.COM.

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

UPDATED: MAY 15, 2013

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

(After School Program Director)

HORSE SHOE BEND

ENROLLMENT

Larry Buckley ....................................... 107

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

ELECTION COMMISSION

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

EDUCATION

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

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

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

Deborah Davis (Domestic Violence) .... 235

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

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

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

Casey Wilson ......................................... 113

Sujata Sturm ......................................... 168

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

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

Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) .. 122

Joshua Shawnee .................................... 122

COURT

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

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

Sasha Alamanza .................................... 238

ATTORNEY

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

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

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

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

ASEDA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leonard Longhorn ........................ 187

Secretar Lt. Gov.

Treas.

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