Food Pantry Set to Open; Seeking Staff (2021)

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THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

Volume 31, No. 03

March 2021

Food Pantry Set to Open; Seeking Staff

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is set to open their first food pantry. It will be located at Highway 177 and Benson Park Road in Shawnee.

The food pantry will provide food items and ingredients to provide a full meal for the family.

This project is under the oversight of the Governor John Johnson. When talking about the food pantry, Johnson said he is excited the

tribe can provide this service to tribal members. “I know many tribal members are struggling right now because of COVID and are dealing with lost wages. I am really glad we can take one less worry off their plate”. Johnson said they are close to opening but need to hire

staff to implement this program. “We have been working on this for quite a while and I am glad it’s finally coming together. Lots of tribal

members are choosing between food and paying bills. This will help alleviate some of that stress.”

As of right now, the food pantry will only provide food to Absentee Shawnee tribal members. Once opened, tribal members will need

to register and provide their CDIB card to be eligible. The long-term goal is to get USDA funding to provide service to the community.

The food pantry should be open two to three days a week. Exact days and hours are not set yet. The opening date will depend on when it

gets fully staffed.

Available jobs include food bank manager, food bank office clerk/receptionist and food bank distributor (warehouse). If you are interested in applying to work at the food pantry, please apply online at www.astribe.com.

Winter Storm Shuts Down AST Complex

A winter storm bringing brutal cold temperatures and over a foot of snow shut down the complex February 16-19th. The Executive

Committee declared a state of emergency and opened up two warming shelters for Tribal members. The shelters were located at the Little

Axe Health Center and the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee. This shelters were opened in case Tribal members lost power or felt they

wouldn’t be warm enough in their own homes due to the frigid temperatures. The shelters were opened on February 14th and remained

open throughout the duration of this storm.

The AST Office of Emergency Management also activated a Winter Weather Call line. This was set up to provide a variety of assistance

for Tribal members.

In total, 39 Tribal members were assisted during this winter storm. All incoming calls to the Winter Weather Call line were received

at the AST Emergency Operations Center and they insured all deliveries were sent out. Even though the complex was closed, multiple

departments continued to work to make sure tribal members needs were met.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello fellow tribal members,

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

I hope that everyone weathered the crazy February snow/ice

storms. The EC decided to close

the complex due to hazardous

road conditions and freezing temperatures. With the deep snow impacting the state, the complex was

closed for several days. During

this time the EC opened up the

Multi-purpose building in Shawnee and the Resource Center in

Little Axe as “Warming Centers”

for any tribal member that lost

power or water. The Emergency

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

Hello Fellow

Friends,

LT. GOVERNOR

Kenneth Blanchard

SECRETARY

Ezra DeLodge

Members

and

I hope all is well with you and

your families. This past month

went by quickly and presented

each of us with a new set of problems due to the weather. I hope

everyone was able to come out of

the extreme cold and unexpected snowfall unscathed. Locally

we received a record amount of

snow and consecutive days of below freezing temperatures, part of

which created closures across our

State and community.

I want to acknowledge the Maintenance staff at both the Tribal

Complex and Health Center for

helping to clear the entry ways,

sidewalks, and parking lots. They

worked in unbearable conditions

to make sure we could open the

campuses back up. Also, I appreciate the individuals who volun-

REPRESENTATIVE’S

REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Representative

Ho wa se ke sa ke! (Good day!)

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

REPRESENTATIVE

Alicia Miller

February has come and gone and

we have ever so quickly advanced

to March. It never ceases to amaze

me how quick time flies. February is a short month to begin with

and it became even shorter when

the tribal complex closed for several days due to the extreme cold

weather.

I would like to acknowledge and

thank all of the tribal departments

who assisted when the call went

out to prepare for winter weather

emergency operations. These tribal departments went the extra mile

in order to provide assistance to

tribal members (and maintain the

complex) during the winter storm

(even when they were experiencing issues at their own homes). We

were able to set up a winter weather call line to field calls from tribal

members, have facilities available

as warming shelters, have bottled

water transport for local tribal

member households who were experiencing water hardships, space

heaters as needed and assist tribal

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Management Team dedicated their

time to make sure both centers had

around the clock coverage. I want

to thank all the employees that

volunteered their time to help staff

these centers.

The AST Food Bank is in the

process of being opened. My staff

and I have been working hard to

get this open for our tribe. The

food bank can benefit many tribal

members that are in need. We need

your help in getting staff. Please see

the website for all the job openings

or contact my office to get an application. As soon as we have staff,

we will be able to get this resource

open for our members.

The complex is still operating at

Phase 1. This means the campus is

closed and no visitors are allowed

past the check point at this time. If

you have business with the tribe,

please contact the department in

which you have business with and

make arrangements. All our departments have options that will

keep you, the tribal member and

staff safe.

As I close, I want to remind

everyone to keep following

COVID-19 guidelines. Make your

appointment at the clinic to get

your COVID vaccines and practices the 3 W’s: Wash your hands,

Wear your mask and Watch your

distance.

teered to assist with and manned

the Warming Centers. Luckily,

only a handful of families were affected with frozen water lines and

Emergency Management was able

to provide them with bottled water

and heaters.

There are many projects related

to the CARES Priority List that are

wrapping up and the EC is working to close out Phase I and begin

Phase II to expend the remainder of the 2020 funds. Any day,

we are waiting on the announcement from the U.S. Government

of when and how much the Tribe

will receive in this next round of

COVID Relief.

Because of the Pandemic, many

of the meetings and updates have

occurred through Zoom teleconferences and email. The Annual

Audit process has already begun

and I will have more information

to announce next month regarding the firm chosen to perform our

audit of the CARES dollars. They

will help determine that monies

were spent appropriately and met

the established guidelines, as set

forth by National Treasury.

According to Controller Murdock, we have approximately $6.9

million remaining that has not

been appropriated or allocated.

However, I expect that number to

increase as there were several items

which did not get funded and were

deemed unnecessary.

Please continue to follow CDC

recommendations and the practice of Social Distancing. With

the vaccinations, numbers are beginning to decline and the latest

suggestion I received said we may

start to see some normalcy as early

as April but realistically in June.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate

to reach out to me by email or call

my office.

elders and families to the best of

available tribal resources in order

to try to keep them warm during

the storm. I could not be more

proud of the collaborative effort.

All the way from each EC member

to the brave volunteers who drove

to the sites to offer their time at the

warming stations. As a group, we

corresponded 2-3 times every day

to make sure we could problem

solve or provide assistance in some

form or fashion to the issue(s) at

hand.

I would also like to include in

this acknowledgement the informational assistance provided by

the Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director.

Respectfully,

Joseph H. Blanchard

The low-income tax prep assistance was delayed a few sessions

due to the severe weather but is

now back on track for Tuesdays

and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to

8:00 PM and Saturday’s from 9:00

AM to 12:00 PM at the Shawnee Clinic Multipurpose Building. Assistance is provided by

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ELECTION COMMISSION

From: The Election Commission

Tribal Members- This Article is written as an effort to keep you informed as to the facts of the Election Process 2021.

The Filing period was open January 1-10. Since the 9th and 10th were a Saturday and Sunday the Candidate packets had to be submitted by 5 pm

on January 8, 2021.

Four packets were received and reviewed on January 8. As of 2-2-21 the following is true:

A. James Cody Spybuck, Jr’s packet was accepted as complete and he was accepted as a potential candidate as Election Commission Secretary

but failed to provide his Drug Test by the deadline date. He was then disqualified as a candidate.

B. Sasha Almanza’s packet was accepted as complete. She was accepted as a potential candidate as Commission Member #2 but submitted a

Withdrawal Letter.

C. Meredith Wahpekeche’s packet was accepted as complete and she was accepted as a potential candidate. After further review, the Election

Commission determined that the candidate failed to complete a section of the Declaration Page and was disqualified as a candidate.

D. Paulette Blanchard’s packet was not accepted. She failed to follow the Filing Procedure. She is not recorded as picking up a packet (Article

IV, Section 5A). She was not accepted as a potential candidate.

There are no Candidates. The Commission determined that with no Candidates there is no need for an Election. According to the March Election

Policy a joint meeting was held with the Executive Committee on 2-2-21.

At the Joint Meeting it was proposed that the filing period be reopened and we restart the process. The Election Commission is of the opinion that

the Constitution and Ordinance prevents a restart. The Commission concluded that the course of action they choose to follow is to request the

Court System to determine what action is appropriate when there are no Candidates. This has never happened before. We will wait for Court Guidance before any action is taken. This may happen again since the change to four year terms for Executive Committee has created Election years that

has only Election Commission Positions.

Per the Media Policy we are scheduled to place in the March Newsletter the Sample Ballot; the Poll locations; the Voting times; and Poll Behavior.

Since there are no candidates these items are not pertinent.

We have requested that we be placed on the Agenda of the Spring General Council so Tribal members can be informed of a request to schedule the

Elections to be in the same years. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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ASTHS March 2021 Monthly Update

AST Health System Year in Review 2020: The AST Health System has had quite a memorable and challenging year along with our patients and tribal communities across our state and the nation. In rising to the COVID-19 challenges as it continues to be the pandemic

health challenge of our generation, it is important to note the huge milestones and significant accomplishments your health system has

achieved this year and to date in servicing both our Tribe and our Patients. We bid a fond farewell and say “thank you” to outgoing board

members Mrs. Sandra Vaughn and Mr. Melpherd Switch for their years of dedicated service to the AST Health System, and also thank

Rear Admiral Kevin Meeks for filling in for Dr. Paul Massad, who sadly passed away this time last year unexpectedly. We are also happy in

welcoming our newest board members in their new roles with our health programs and wish them all well: Dr. Lancer Stephens, Health Boards Chair; Michelle Rapp,

Health Boards Vice Chair; Darren Shields, Health Boards Secretary; Max Tahsuda, Health Boards Member; and Lydia Longhorn, Health Boards Member.

The AST Health Boards have approved and paid accelerated payments on the Joint Venture for the past several years, and this year made their second to the last

payment on the JV, which will be paid off 13 years early in a little more than 6 months from now! This will allow capacity for investment in another potential JV at the

Shawnee Campus to improve health care services and access there as well as potential expansion needs being met at Little Axe!

To date, we have grown to service over 22,000 patients within our health system! These patients provide the third party revenue resources that has allowed the expediential growth in our services for our AST Tribal Members and Patients, to include these other benefits (that ARE NOT funded or provided for by the compact funding

with I.H.S. and solely funded by Third Party resources):

• Nearly 100% of contract health services medically necessary are covered for AST Tribal Members – an unprecedented benefit provided by our tribal health program above and beyond any other tribes in our area, state, and the nation.

• Affordable Care Act (ACA) Sponsorships for AST Tribal Members that meet criteria in order to provide them the best care and insurance coverage and access to

referrals and specialty care quickly in their time of need!

• Average monthly revenue is settling around $1.5M per month, even exceeding $2M on one month in 2020 – a string of firsts - never achieved by the AST Health

Programs - at any time in the tribe’s health program’s history!

• After-Hours walk-in acute care clinics with pharmacy access open 7 days a week for convenience and access for our Tribal members and patients. This also prevents thousands of dollars for unnecessary ER visits that impact PRC’s budget.

• Comprehensive Specialty Services not typically found in both variety, robustness, and breadth of services within the Health System! Funding by I.H.S. only provides for basic health and wellness services. The specialty clinic provides incredible access, convenience, and continuity of care never experienced within our tribe

(and any other tribes our size), increasing patient satisfaction, quality, and patient case management!

*(Note: It is important to also note that Third Party resources generated by the Health System are required to be reinvested into services by the Health Programs,

and cannot be reprogrammed into the general fund or outside of the Health System per Federal guidelines).

AST Health employment continues to grow, as well as promotion opportunities for AST Employees of Health. The total number of current AST employees in 2020

exceeded the entire total of ALL health employees employed in 2013 by the health programs!

The Health Programs absorbed the Title 6 Meals Program (that was at risk of closure and continued to negatively impact the General Fund). The Health Programs have

now stabilized the Title 6 program that serves our elders, is less of a burden upon the tribe’s budget, and more recently has been provided new equipment and vehicles

by the Executive Committee via grants and CARES Act funding to assure future of services are not a risk! To date, Health and Title 6 employees working together have

serviced, prepared, delivered, and provided for in excess >60,000 meals to program recipients in 2020 alone during the pandemic! Title 6 also has immediate access to

the Health System’s board certified Nutritionist, making meal planning better.

Record stability in Professional Staff retention with Doctors and other Professional Staff as seen by renewing their commitments with the Health System for another

6, and in most instances, 7 years, the longest and most wide-spread stability in medical/dental and other professional staff ever – another historic milestone NEVER

experienced or recorded by the tribe’s Health Programs!

Record patient satisfaction rates with our services, consistently scoring between 97-99% on one survey tracker and a 4.7 – 4.9 out of 5 stars on another survey tracker!

This doesn’t mean we are perfect by any stretch - only that we are trying - and consistently striving to improve both patient services and the patient care experience!

We are proud to announce that the AST Health System Employee of the Year for 2020 is Dr. Gregory Reading, AST Health System’s Chiropractor in the Physical Therapy Department! He was selected by the employees to represent the staff and employees by an at-large vote of the employees of the health system from the 12 eligible

Employees of the Month Awardees from 2020. Congratulations Dr. Reading on a job “well done,” we all appreciate you very much!!!

The employees of the health system make a difference everyday! Thank you all for making an important difference in the lives and health of all of our health system’s

patients! Remember: “Your mask protects me, my mask protects you, and immunizations protects us all!”

March 2021 Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Ms. Angela Callahan, LPN LittleAxe Primary Care

Team of the Month: AST Health System Shawnee & LittleAxe Labs

Special Leadership Award: Dr. Marty Lofgren, Laboratory Director

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC

Executive Director

RESOURCE CENTER NOTICE:

In order to reduce exposure to our tribal

members, the Little Axe Resource Center will

remain closed to the public until further notice.

This includes access to the gym and reserving

space for private use.

Please continue to practice social distancing,

wear your masks, and remain at home when you

can.

Thank you,

March 2021

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Common questions and answers about COVID-19 Vaccination, direct from the CDC

How many shots of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed?

All but one of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in Phase 3 clinical trials in the United States need two shots to be effective. The other COVID-19 vaccine uses

one shot.

Do I need to wear a mask when I receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes. CDC recommends that during the pandemic people wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when in contact with others outside your household,

when in healthcare facilities, and when receiving any vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unable to remove a

mask without assistance should not wear a mask. For more information, visit considerations for wearina masks.

Are there special considerations on who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

At first, there will be a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine. Operation Warp Speed is working to get those first vaccine doses out once a vaccine is authorized

or approved and recommended, rather than waiting until there is enough vaccine for everyone. However, it is important that the initial supplies of vaccine are

given to people in a fair, ethical, and transparent way. Learn how CDC is making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including recommendations if there

is a limited supply, based on input from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available?

There is not enough information currently available to say if or for how long after infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again; this is called

natural immunity. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand this.

Until we have a vaccine available and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices makes recommendations to CDC on how to best use COVID-19

vaccines, CDC cannot comment on whether people who had COVID-19 should get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Why would a vaccine be needed if we can do other things, like social distancing and wearing masks, to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from spreading?

Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are

exposed. Other steps, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask and staying at least 6 feet away from others, help reduce your chance of being exposed

to the virus or spreading it to others. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best

protection from COVID-19.

Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I have received 2 doses of the vaccine?

Yes. While experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions, it will be important for everyone to continue

using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask, washing hands often, and staying at least

6 feet away from others. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations for how to protect yourself and others will offer the best

protection from getting and spreading COVID-19. Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide before deciding to

change recommendations on steps everyone should take to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Other factors, including how many people

get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities, will also affect this decision.

When can I stop wearing a mask and avoiding close contact with others after I have been vaccinated?

There is not enough information currently available to say if or when CDC will stop recommending that people wear masks and avoid close contact with others

to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide before

making that decision. Other factors, including how many people get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities, will also affect this decision.

Are there other vaccines that can help prevent me from getting COVID-19?

There are currently no available vaccines that will prevent COVID-19. However, multiple agencies and groups in the United States are working together to

make sure that a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is available as quickly as possible.

A flu vaccine will not protect you from getting COVID-19, but it can prevent you from getting influenza (flu) at the same time as COVID-19. This can keep you

from having a more severe illness. While it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the winter, CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the

virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading during that time. That means that getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever.

What percentage of the population needs to get vaccinated to have herd immunity to COVID-19?

Experts do not know what percentage of people would need to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity to COVID-19. Herd immunity is a term used to describe when enough people have protection-either from previous infection or vaccination-that it is unlikely a virus or bacteria can spread and cause disease.

As a result, everyone within the community is protected even if some people don’t have any protection themselves. The percentage of people who need to

have protection in order to achieve herd immunity varies by disease.

For more information visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fag.html

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Absentee

Absentee Shawnee

Shawnee Tribe's

Tribe's Domestic

Domestic Violence

Violence Department

Deparrt

tment

We help with:

Our mission is to:

Domestic Violence

Eliminate violence in

Sexual Assault

Native Country and to

Dating Violence

strengthen

Stalking

Native families to end the

Sex Trafficking

cycle of violence.

Our services are confidential and include:

Safety Planning

Emergency Assistance

Court Advocacy

Shelter Placement Assistance

Referrals

Must be intimate partner

related violence and the

victim must be fleeing the

home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives

LGBTQ2S+

Any Religion

Any income level

EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded

we get to serve all populations

within our *service area, which

includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and

Pottawatomie counties.

*If you are AST and outside the service area, please call our office and we will see what we can do to help

you.

Contact Us:

Office Line 405.273.2888

Fax 405.273.1192

Webpage https://www.astribe.com/domestic-violence

Link to intake https://www.astribe.com/forms/victim-intake

@ASTRisingWarrior

For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200

This project was supported byGrant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations

expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

NOTICE MARCH 2021

COVID-19 testing 5:30pm-6:30pm:

 Tues., March 9th

 Tues., March 23rd

ANTIBODY testing 5:00pm - 6:00pm (LA only):

 Thurs., March 11th

 Thurs., March 25th

COVID-19 testing 5:30pm – 6:30pm:

 Wed., March 3rd

 Wed., March 17th

 Wear a mask

 Bring identification

 Be prepared to

have blood drawn

 Those not being

tested will not be

allowed entry into

the clinic

 Testing is available

to anyone ages

10+

For inquiries please call 405.695.1787

In the event of rain or adverse weather, testing will not be conducted.

Testing is open to the public.

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TITLE VI ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

During this COVID 19 PANDEMIC: TITLE VI IS ONLY OPEN ON MONDAYS

Mission Statement:

To provide a nutritional meal five days a week to our tribal members and other tribe

affiliated members 55 or older who live in the jurisdiction. We also provide supportive

services to members.

Requirements for the Title VI Program

CDIB card from a federally recognized tribe

55 years or older

Spouses of eligible elders

Complete an intake form

Individuals with disabilities who reside at home with older individuals

eligible for services

HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:

Elders should only be on the home delivered meal program if they are unable to leave

their homes without great difficulty. Their inability to leave home may be because

illness, disability, or general fragility. They may be home bound because they cannot

ride comfortably in an available vehicle for the time it takes to get to the congregate

site because of their fragility.

CONGREGATE MEAL SITES:

TITLE VI ELDERS WILL DRIVE THRU UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Building #9,

Shawnee Ok

Congregate Meals are served on Mondays O n l y- 10 am to 2 pm

Title VI Staff

Thomasine Owings, Title VI Director

Lula Bettelyoun, Cook

Donna Butler, Assistant Cook/Driver

Robert Schoolfield, Driver/Maintenance

Ted Watson Jr, Driver/Kitchen Assistant

Guy Kowena, Driver/Kitchen Assistant

Enrollment Department

Membership Numbers

Currently we have 4,491 enrolled tribal members.

Here is a breakdown of enrolled tribal members by

age bracket.

0-17=1179

18-54=2442

55+=870

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Alexander, Jason Thomas

Alford, Michael Jason

Alford, Terry Wayne

Allen, Vanessa Olivia

Anania, Salvatore Westbrook

Anderson, Steven Brian

Annis, Loraine Pearl

Applegate, Richard Allen

Araujo, Bearen Demetrio

Armenta, Dakota Joseph

Arms Graves, Casey James

Arms, Bruce Edwin

Arms, Drake Jagger

Augustine, Dezmond Solomon

Baker, Charlie Renee

Barnes, Bralynn Kierra

Barnhill, Rachel Renee

Beaver Jr., Rodney Gene

Bender, Liyahna Kyne

Benish, Tricia Marie

Bernard, Carol Jean

Bettelyoun, Isaac Phillip

Bettelyoun, Taylin Hope

Blanchard II, Larry Dean

Blanchard, Brayden Nicole

Blanchard, Cecily Ann

Blanchard, Izabel Marie

Blanchard, Joe Henry

Blanchard, Kolton Reece

Blanchard, Russell Duane

Blanchard, Solomon Grant

Bowden, Rosada Lynn

Boyer, Alexander Caden

Brady, Dallas Dustin

Brannon, Tkeyah Monique

Brinson, Alexander Armando

Britton, Kara Grace

Brokeshoulder, Ashley M.

Brooks, Amy Louise

Brophy, Eulue Lee Eleyce

Brown, Laura Marie

Brown, Lydia Don

Brown, Railynn Taylor

Bryce, Jerry Dale

Buckheart, Elysa Victoria

Buckheart, Phillip Cruz

Burk, Harley Lynn

Cahwee, Yvonne Katherine

Camp, Maria Lynn

Carter, Taylor Wade

Casteel, Rhaeanna Corinne

Caudillo, Herman Russell James

Caudillo, James Adam

Clark, Carol Dawn

Coddington, Koryne Shazity

Coddington, Michele Cholena

Cole, Carolyn Mary

Cook, Jonathon David

Cook, Makylea Mae

Coon, Justin Bo

Coon, Waylon Henry-Goliath

Cope, Chelsea Lea

Coyle, Shannon Christine

Cravens III, John Monroe

Creek, Felix Albert

Cruz, Gregorie Thomas

Cuellar Jr., Leno

Daugherty, Kenneth David

Davis, Shawn E.

Day, Linda G.

Day, Rosanna Jolena

Deer, Christopher Jerome

Deer, Makiyah Kaylind Anora

Dennis, Hilda Mae

Doss, Orlando Jeremiah

Dover, Hayley Morgan

Eckiwardy, Alano Ezekiel

Ellis, Andrew

Ellis, Leann Dee

Ellis, Mark Russell

Ellis, Renee June

Elsloo, Kasia Lee

England, Adam Joe

Fenner, Alannah Benae

Ferree, Sierra N

Fife, Zachariah Everett

Fontenot, Teddy Lynn

Foreman, Henry Jake

Foreman, La Donna Rochelle

Foreman, Merrilee

Foster, Gabriel Lee

Fraley, Christina Sue

Frazier, Andee Danielle

French, Jeffrey Martin

Fuller, Rhealee Grace

Garretson, Leslie Carol

Garretson, Tanisha Marie

Gibson, Charles Arthur

Gibson, Dylan Scott

Gibson, Isaac Dean

Gibson, Jaylan Chaunce

Gibson, Johnathan Caine

Gibson, Joshua Lee

Gibson, Phillip Craig

Gibson, Toney Ellise

Glazebrook III, Gary Lamont

Glazebrook, Stephanie Rae

Grass, Ayson

Grass, Gavin John

Gravel, Robin Renee

Greeley, Willow Maria Grace

Grover, Michelle Renee`

Hall, Elizabeth Lynn

Hall, Kayla Collette

Hargis, Faith Marie

Harjo III, Victor Ray

Harjo, Jacob Lee

Harjo, Jimmie Dean

Harjo, Sammy

Harjo, Shirley Ann

Harjo, Zerek Bishop

Harp, Emily Sue

Haskins, Michael Truett

Herrera Jr., Rudy

Herrera, Richard John

Herrod, Titan Allen

Hilderbrand, Derek Mitchell

Hood, Richard Foster

Hood, Ross Damon

Hooper, Michael Shayne

Hubble-Kirschner, Skylur Nacole

Hunt, Lyndon Brandon

Ibarra, Rosalee Brianna Lizzet

Irvin, Catherine Ann

Isaac-Robbins, Shirley Jean

Isaacs, Leann Vachon

Johndrow-Boston, Mark Joseph

Johnson Jr., Hubert Dana

Johnson Jr., Walter Mack

Johnson, Alexis Lynn

Johnson, John Daniel

Johnson, John Pershing

Johnson, Leam Edwin

Johnson, Pamela

Johnson, Shirley Renee

Johnson, Skylar Wind Dancer

Jones, Dennis Roy

Judkins, Charles Gary

Kaniatobe, Tiffany Paige

Ketakea, Georgia Kay

Ketakea, Kayla Marie

Khalil, Maryam Anisah

Khalil-Quraishi, Sumiyah

Khan, Keyania Shaneil

Kickapoo, Collins Kristopher

Kilmer, Houston Colt

Kirschner, Tony William

Kisor, Alexzander Jordan

Landrum, Avery Lynn

Lasenberry, Whitley Sue Mae

Leach, Melissa Louise

Leatherman, Maximus Phillip Florentino Antonio

Ledezma II, Roberto Bernal

Lee, Catherine Stacey

Lemon, Toni Marie

Lewis, Destiny Paige

Lewis, Katlyn Hope Cooksey

Lewis, Quinton DeWayne

Lindsay, Lila

Little Axe, Dennis Robert

Little Axe, Skye Keenan Patrick

Little Charley, Gary Dean

Little Creek, Levi Kelly

Little Jim Jr., Webster

Little, Benjamin Ray

Little, Keith David

Little, Marysa Fay

Little, Micco David

Littlebear, Kensley Sue

Littlebear, Trinedad Adam

Littlecreek, Jade Marie

Littlecreek, Jeremiah James

Littlecreek, Sadie Rachelle

Logan, Priscilla Ann

Longhorn, Bradley Lucky

Longhorn, Tommy Dale

Longhorn, Vaun Marie

Longman Jr., Clyde Bennie

Longman, Michael Ray

Loving, Mckinley Grace

Lowe, Dominic Lee

Lowe, Victor Shane

Mack Jr., Thomas James

MacK, Kameron Wayne

MacK, Ryan Dale

Masquas, Taylor Daine

Masquat, Cameron Isaiah

Masquat, Nathaniel Gage

Maxwell, Kimber Leigh

Mayo, Michelle Marie

McBride, Taylor Iralee

McBroom, Ashley Denise

McBroom, Michelle Leigh

McCray, Ashley Nicole

McDoulett, Karen Susan

McGonigal, Peter Roygan Hodge

McGrew, Zearec Alexzander

McGuire, Kasi Lynn

McIntosh, Retha Ann

McKinney, Mahnee Zuri

McLovin, Alexander Charles

McMillen, Destenie DeAnne

McPherson, Maiden Ashlee Kaylynnn

Megehee, Alicia Kaye

Merrell, Jason Andre

Miller, Louis-Renee Sarah

Miller, Patrick Michael

Miller, Redena Kay

Miner, Matthew Carl

Mohawk, Billye-Jo Ryleigh

Montgomery Jr., Wendall Len

Moore, Joseph Dakota

Moore, Patricia Naomi

Morgan, Katie Lynne

Morton Jr., Jeremiah James

Morton, Hannah Raine

Mosser, Logan Faith

Nakamoto, Lisa Marie

Nelson, Linda June

Nuckolls, Larry Wayne

Oney, Mattison Marie

Ongaco, Ariana D. Wilson

Onzahwah, Leroy Galin

Ozeretny, Gary Lee

Panther IV, William

Panther, Ashlynn Nevaeh

Panther, Cyerra Lynn

Patten, Sherri Louise

Pease, Xailey May

Peetoom, Alexander R S

Pickering, Gertrude Bernice

Powell, Terry Shane

Price, Judith Ann

Puckitt, Steven Ray

Rainey, Katherine Lydia

Rakestraw, Colton James

Rakestraw, Corbin Lee

Ramirez-Beavers Jr., Ulyesses Biala

Respicio, Lucas Antonio

Rex, Suzzy Jean

Reyes IV, Jose Ysmael

Richard, Eryxon Joe

Richey, Gunner Wayne

Rigney, Sean Librado

Roach, Dustin Michael

Roach, Dylan Lane

Robbins, Joshua Dale

Robinson Jr., Richard Dion

Robison, Jack Alan

Rolette Jr., Larry James

Rolette, Seth Allan James

Ruimveld, Vickey Lynn

Runsabove, Bryant Kent

Russell, Alexee June

Ryan, Ryder Lazaro

Sanchez, James Andrew

Scott, Denise Renee

Self, April Jennell

Self, Sheila Ann

Sevier, Jennifer Michelle

Sloat, Athenia Kayra

Sloat, Jeremy Clay

Smith, Courtni Renee

Smith, Daleana Lee

Snake, Steven Ray

Soap Jr., Roger Eugene

Spoon, Alexander Jacob

Spoon, Dasiya Vernice

Spoon, Elijah Gage

Spoon, Gracelynn Faith

Spoon, Isabella Lorraine

Spoon, John Allen

Spoon, Robby Wayne

Spoon, Sherrie Dawn

Spriggs, Dakota Paul

Squire, Jerry Wayne

Starr, Jesse Lloyd

Starr, Lawrence Mitchell

Stephens, Aubriana Nichole

Steves, Adam James

Stinger, Heather Ann

Stone, Taylor Cheyenne

Stout, Marita Rose

Straight, Lelah Gale

Stryker, Vikki Dawn

Stuckey, Zoee Ellori

Summers, Timothy Joseph

Sutton, Mason Riley

Sutton, Virginia Lee

Swaggerty, Heather Lacharlotte

Switch, Faye Ramona

Switch, Redonna Lynn

Tahah, Everett Wade

Takacs, Zachary Allen

Tapia, Dakotah Cruz

Taryole, Newman Ryan

Taryole, Sydney Alixandra

Tascier, Matthew Isaiah

Taylor, Aaden John

Taylor, Lafonda Raye

Taylor, Scott Alan

Thapa, Sonya Shree

Thompson, Billie Gean

Thompson, Brandee Ian

Thornhill, Nathaniel Weston

Thorpe, Kimberly Clarice

Thorpe, Mary Elizabeth

Tiger, Anthony Michael Gene

Tiger, Donna Jean

Tiger, James Scott

Tiger, Raymond Gary

Tiger, Sage Rowan Dibble

Toca, Kelly Amanda

Tucker, Brian O’Neal

Tucker, Keely Marie

Turner, Monica Francesca

Turner, Terry Michael

Vanliew, Naomi Maye

Vasquez, Elijah Cristobal

Villalobos, Lena Lou

Walker, Morgan Baylee

Walker, Vera Nadine

Wallace, Christopher James

Walley, Aubree Michelle

Walley, Brian Jeffrey

Warrior Bittle, Mona Jean

Warrior, Shawna Kogee

Watkins, Emily Elizabeth

Watkins, Melysha Raven

Watson Jr., Theodore Randall

Watson, Bryeanna Renee Louise

Watson, Martha Ruth

Wenholm, Jody Dawn

Werth, Luke Jake

Wesley Jr., Daniel Kenneth

Westberry, Casey LyDale

White Thunder, Shelsie Mae

White, Calvin Lee

White, Isabella Dawn

White, Raelynn

Williams, Bryce Cameron

Williams, Cody Grant

Williams, Johni Kaleen

Williams, Kayce Brylin

Williams, Mark Henry

Williams, Matthew James

Williams, Taree Renea

Wilson, Annette Ponkilla

Wilson, Mitchell James Wayne

Winter, Warren Patrick

Witt, Adam Wayne

Wolf, Bryne Andrew

Wolfe, Leonard Wayne

Woods, Kathy Lynn

Wright, Tasha Laquinta Suzanna

Wyatt, William David

Yandell, Steven Joseph

Yates, Kylie Ann

Yeahpau, Roman Mausanap

Zinn, Jenifer Coleman

Happy Birthday to Janice Thorpe Lena, February 27th

With Love, Mother, Brothers & Sisters

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March 2021

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

• Academic (PK-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses.

Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

• Johnson O’Malley Program: assists Absentee Shawnee tribal members enrolled in any of our nine (9) school districts: Tecumseh, Bethel, Earlsboro, Wanette, Asher, South Rock Creek, Macomb, Dale, and Little Axe.

• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients

and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.

• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for

the calendar year or per program.

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college or

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

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Applications are available and accepted beginning January 1st and the deadline for application submission is March 31st of each year.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.

Attention:

Applications for fall 2021 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2021.

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

For more information, please call (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 email Tresha Spoon at tresham@astribe.com.

AST Education Department: Big Jim Youth Awards

We will begin taking applications for the 2020-21 Big Jim Youth Awards on January 1, 2021. High school seniors of both genders

within the 50 United States are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2020-21 school year. Applications will be accepted from

January 1 to March 31, 2021 by US mail or email. Official transcripts will be accepted via email or as a hard copy. Faxed copies will not be accepted. The official

application form will be available in December 2020 at www.astribe.com under the Education Department. The $1,000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship

to the college or university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2021 semester. The scholarship must be used for the fall 2021 semester.

We will begin accepting applications for the following awards:

•

•

Applications accepted:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Department

Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)

Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)

Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school

seniors. You may nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for required documents. Eligible nominations will be

judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically

for this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased

group of experts to evaluate the applicants in an impartial and

unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with respect

to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May/June 2021.

We encourage ALL Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors

to apply.

Award recipients will be recognized as the 2020-21 Big Jim Academic Achievement Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of

the Year. In addition to this recognition the award recipients

will receive the $1,000.00 scholarship to be used towards their

education and the advancement of their career.

Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Education Department

c/o Tresha Spoon

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405.275.4030 Ext 6242

youthaward@astribe.com

Jan. 1st –March 31st

Finalists announced:

May/June 2021

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242

youthaward@astribe.com

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male)

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Female)

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male)

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Female)

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: ___________________________________________________

(LAST)

(FIRST)

(MI)

Tribal Enrollment #:

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

(STREET)

Home Phone: (

(CITY)

)

(STATE)

Cell Phone: (

(ZIP)

)

Email:

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Name:

City:

State:

Guidance Counselor:

(FIRST)

(LAST)

Sport:

Coach:

Phone #:

Position:

(FIRST)

(LAST)

Indian Education Director:

Phone #:

Phone #:

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

If applying for both Academic Achievement and Athlete of the year, applicant must provide two (2) separate

applications and sets of supporting documents.

Documents to be included with application:

□ Official High School Transcript (emailed copies sent directly from school personnel will be accepted)

□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)

□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities

□ Letter(s) of Recommendation (Educator/Coach/Tribal/Church)

□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) as well as your being an

Absentee Shawnee Tribal member will influence your future plans?

□ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length



We want to honor the 2021 AST Graduates

Send us your full name, hometown, high school/college, degree or major and a photo (JPEG) to media@astribe.com by

April 9, 2021.

The graduates will be featured in a special insert in the May 2021 Absentee Shawnee News.

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Cultural Preservation Department

The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function properly. Currently, three staff

members are available in the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These staff members include the

Director, the Administrative Assistant and the Gift Shop Manager. The Librarian, THPO

and THPO Specialist are currently working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m.

Gift Shop

In accordance with the Tribe’s protocols and reverting back to Phase I of opening, in-store

shopping at the gift shop is currently unavailable. However, we are allowing curbside pickup. Please call the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, for more details.

During the last month, the Gift Shop Manager has been working diligently to inventory and refill the current stock. We have an

assortment of new merchandise such as the

items featured in the picture to the right.

In addition to the new products, currently, we are still running a 20% sale on select

Pendleton products and Minnetonka Shoes.

So, if you have any questions, please call

Mrs. Rodriguez. She can be reached at (405)

275-4030 ext. 6310.

Library

The Library is still currently closed to all visitors.

THPO

The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff

has steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies. Over the

past month, the THPO, Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, has received 164 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, she has consulted on 141 projects.

The THPO has also taken part in numerous teleconference calls.

FCC/TCNS

In lieu of the shutdowns from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the incoming

workflow of new and modified telecommunications projects has been steady for the TCNS

program. The THPO Specialist, Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given recommendations to the telecommunications industry. Over the past

month, she has received 84 new telecommunications facility projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation

for the clearance of 75 telecommunications projects.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405)878-0633

Fax:(405)878-0156

March 2021 Newsletter

Building Blocks II is excited to have more children enrolled now. We are still enrolling in some of our age groups for AST Employees children. If

you are interested in enrolling your child please fill free to call us and find out if we have a spot to enroll your child.

We are going to have a busy and exciting March at Building Blocks II. March 1-5 is Dr. Seuss Week and we are celebrating with take home packets

for the children and their parents. We also are planning Read across America and Dr. Seuss Spirit Week. Also, March 5th is Employee Appreciation

Day and “We appreciate our Staff with the awesome work they do everyday.” Remember to wear green on Wednesday, March 17th for St. Patrick’s

Day.

Have a Awesome March!

Building Blocks will be

participating in the “Read Across America

Celebration” the week of March 1st – 5th. We

encourage everyone to participate!

Although our center is still currently closed

to the public, we do have available spaces

for children whose parents are employee’s

for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. We accept

ages 6 weeks – up to 12 years old, and we

do virtual. If you have any questions please

contact us (405)360-2710 and follow us on

Facebook for updates.

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March 2021

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Rep.

Treas.

Secretary

Lt. Gov. Gov.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030

Governor John R. Johnson ......... 6308

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6307

Kim Porter ................................... 6269

....................................................... 6301

Lt.Governor Kenneth Blanchard..... 6253

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6267

………….................................................6325

Secretary Ezra DeLodge ............. 6289

Fallon Jackson ............................. 6275

Brittany Coughran ...................... 6306

Treasurer Joseph Blanchard ..... 6280

Jan Ranft ...................................... 6309

....................................................... 6341

Rep Alicia Miller.......................... 6239

Taylor Kinley ............................... 6240

Briana Ponkilla ........................... 6431

RECEPTIONIST

.............................................................. 4030

ASEDA

.............................................................. 6335

David Deer ........................................... 6263

ATTORNEY

Gary Pitchlynn .................................... 6313

BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Kymberly Hazlett ................................ 6325

COURT

Chelsea Cope ....................................... 6241

Lea Bettelyoun .................................... 6260

Ashley Stanley…………………………..6336

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Carol Butler ......................................... 6245

Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop).................. 6310

Gift Shop....................................................6254

Devon Frazier(THPO) ........................ 6243

Ashley Brokeshoulder......................... 6312

.............................................................. 6340

Kay Bemo ............................................ 6238

Casey Wilson (Librarian) ................... 6416

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333

Leslie Harris ........................................ 6326

.............................................................. 6224

Bryisha Payne...................................... 6315

Taylor Wills ......................................... 6293

Lacey Carey ......................................... 6298

.............................................................. 6226

.............................................................. 6277

EDUCATION

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242

Brandon Goodman ............................. 6255

ELECTION COMMISSION

Diana Wilson ....................................... 6271

ENROLLMENT

Amanda Webb ..................................... 6292

Marla Massey ...................................... 6288

Brittany Coughran .............................. 6290

FINANCE

Jason Murdock ................................................. 6233

Jennifer Crenshaw ........................................... 6228

Sandra Burnett .......................................... 6294

Tracey Dickson ........................................... 6279

Tina Fixico .................................................. 6250

Courtney Green .......................................... 6300

Holly Davis .................................................. 6265

Colleen Longhorn ....................................... 6320

Bralynn Barnes ........................................... 6385

Laina Martin ............................................... 6424

Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi (Grants) ……. .6338

...................................................................... 6283

Kryste Carter (Grants) .............................. 6284

Elicia Ramirez............................................. 6344

Bronte Pearson (Grants) ............................ 6295

Conf. Room ................................................. 6397

HUMAN RESOURCES

Michele Nowell............................................ 6296

Casey Adams .............................................. 6337

Rebecca Brown ........................................... 6222

Katie Carlaw ............................................... 6330

Jennifer Dixon............................................. 6252

Lauren Parish ............................................. 6423

ICW

Sheila Wilson ....................................... 395-4494

Shawnee Martinez .............................. 395-4491

Cheryl Aragon ..................................... 395-4492

Paige Little Charley ............................. 395-4493

MAINTENANCE

Kevin Kaseca............................................... 6316

SheilaOrphan………………………………6331

Robert Komacheet, Joe Morton, John Mann

Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun, Stacy Coon,

Duke Blanchard, Clayton Martinez

Cindy Carpenter ......................................... 6249

MIS

HELP DESK ............................................... 3100

Travis O’Dell .............................................. 6327

Donna Cody ................................................ 6402

Amelia Grass ............................................... 6329

Fred Brown ................................................. 6342

Rafael Rodriguez ........................................ 6332

Kelly Chambers .......................................... 6328

OEH

...................................................................... 6223

Jarrod Lloyd ............................................... 6229

...................................................................... 6299

Kyra Underwood ........................................ 6398

Micah Issacs ................................................ 6230

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

Brad Gaylord (Chief) ................................. 6302

Jason Brinker .............................................. 6259

Steven Crisp ................................................ 6262

Linda Day .................................................... 6261

James Woolbright ....................................... 6276

Levi Walker Emergency Mgmt ................. 6426

Patrol Room ................................................ 6278

Chad Larman Emergency Mgmt. ............. 6429

..............................................................................

Complex Remains Closed;

Open to Essential Staff Only

PROCUREMENT

Misty Griffith .............................................. 6291

...................................................................... 6244

Tara Battise ................................................. 6281

Rebecca Kennedy ........................................ 6410

Blake Wiggins .............................................. 6422

Lisa Camren ................................................ 6232

Brayden Queen ............................................ 6339

REALTY

Taylor Carter .............................................. 6246

Cara Usrey (Probates) ................................ 6248

...................................................................... 6247

Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420

Kimberlee Billie……………….………….........6235

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 6311

Nancy Edwards ........................................... 6225

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Alicia Engler… ........................................... .6257

Shelby White ............................................... 6258

...................................................................... 6286

Brittany Phillips .......................................... 6237

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............... 6227

Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert

Schoolfield, Ted Watson, Cindy

Carpenter……………………...…………...6270

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ....................................... 2009

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ........................................ 6305

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6330

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .................................. 6311

Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

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

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

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

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

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

(Barbra Pope)

Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710

(Skye Foreman)

Court Clerk .......................................... 481-8575

Enrollment ............................................ 481-8650

Gaming Commission ................. 360-9270 x1110

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

Human Resources ................................ 275-1468

Media .................................................... 598-1279

(Mindy Longhorn)

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

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

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

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

Tax Commission ................................... 481-8600

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

ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO:

KCHAMBERS@ASTRIBE.COM

Last updated: 12/08/20

NOTICE

On November 23, The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe reverted back to a

modified Phase 1 of the COVID-19

recovery plan. Only essential staff

are allowed on campus.

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AN ARTICLE OR STORY

Drop boxes were installed on the

west side of the police station.

These boxes will be utilized while

the tribe progresses through our

multi-phase COVID-19 recovery

plan for the complex. This will allow departments to conduct regular business in a structured and

safe socially distanced fashion

while we are operating in phases 1

and 2. The departments that have a

drop box include: Finance, Human

Resources, Realty, Education, Tax

Commission, Enrollment, Social

Services & Court.

Please give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or

send an email to media@astribe.com

All articles for the next month’s issue are

DUE by the 15th of the current month.

Unfortunately we can only accept ONE

PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON,

not per birthday wish.