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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

George Blanchard

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt.Governor

GOVERNOR’S

REPORT

Good morning:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

want to start by apologizing for the canceling of the Oct. General Council meeting.

Due to traditional bread dances there were

not enough signed in Tribal Members for a

quantum to be declared (fifty members must

be signed in order to declare a quantum and

proceed with the Council). The Executive

Committee will explore the possibility of

a constitutional amendment changing the

meeting to November.

A lot has transpired since the spring General Council meeting and I’ll try to bring

everything to your attention.

The Joint Venture Clinic project has now

been finalized and construction has begun

on the land and the building.

On May 26th Dan Little Axe and I went to

Washington D.C. to present the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe’s concerns on current

Probate issues to B.I.A. Assistant Director

Larry EchoHawk. The B.I.A. Master Decision Maker, Judge Richard Reeh is making

his determinations on probate cases based

on the “Collier case” which is a Tribal wide

issue, not an individual issue. A detailed

account of this meeting was presented in

the July News Letter which I urge everyone

to read, but in short, Assistant Director

EchoHawk agreed with our concerns and

promised to address the issues in our favor

when the final decision is made by the Master Decision Maker, Judge Reeh.

Michelle Lopez

Secretary

Kathy Deere

In May, a day of destructive tornadoes,

followed by a bad hail storm, put the Tribal

resources through a major test, stretching

our resources beyond maximum. I want

to thank all participating employees, all

participating Tribal members, and all members of the community who stepped up and

contributed both time and effort to the relief

effort. I would especially like to thank the

Tribal Emergency Coordinator Linda Day

and all department heads who worked so

tirelessly during this emergency.

In June, three new members were added

to the Executive Committee. I would like

to give a hearty welcome to Lt. Governor

Isaac Gibson Jr., Treasurer Kathy Deere,

and Representative Jeff Gibson. All three

have been working diligently to progress

the best interests of Tribal members since

taking office.

In this regard, due to lack of progress

made by the Tribe’s A.S.E.D.A. board, several Tribally owned businesses have been

placed under the umbrella of the Executive

Committee for evaluation and guidance on

improving profitability. The Executive Committee is also in the process of bringing new

businesses to the Tribe. Due to the efforts

of the management team at All Nations

Bank, and the Tribe’s financial department,

a branch of the All Nations Bank will hopefully open on the Tribal Complex by the

first of the year. The Executive Committee

is well along in negotiations for a trash

transfer station that will benefit the Tribe

both financially, and environmentally, by

providing everyone a safe place to dispose

of accumulated trash.

The Tribal day care facility “Building Blocks”

Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson

Representative

has opened on the Tribal Complex, and

talks are underway for a facility in the Little

Axe area.

Randy Edge has been hired as the Tribe’s

Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance

“TERO” Director, and hopes to progress

the hiring of Tribal members and Native

Americans to all job opportunities covered

by TERO.

The present Executive Committee, with

oversight in Tribal business matters welcomes any and all ideas you may have

regarding bringing new businesses to the

Tribe.

By this time you all should be receiving absentee ballots for a Secretarial Election on

changing the constitutional requirements for

the Blood Quantum required for enrollment

to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. I urge each

and every one of you to exercise your right

to vote, and send the ballots in. This is the

only way you can have a say yes or no on

this extremely important matter.

The Executive Committee is communicating extremely well, and because of this,

Tribal concerns are addressed and dealt

with in a very timely manner. I have been

your Governor for about fifteen months now,

and the last three months have been the

most productive of my tenure, due to this

environment. These people aggressively

investigate and pursue solutions to all concerns presented to them. If they CAN help

you, they WILL help you. As always, you are

welcome to contact me with any concerns

you may have.

George Blanchard, Governor

ribal Members: I hope this report finds

you all well. You will find an in-depth article

regarding the Horse Shoe Bend renovation

project in the newspaper also.

I’m disappointed, for those of you that

drove many miles to attend General

Council, to find that the meeting could not

be held due to the lack of a quorum. Tribal

staff also puts a lot of work into the General

Council meetings. Your hard work has not

gone unnoticed even though the meeting

was not held. We will try it again in the

spring. Look forward to seeing you then.

It seems to me that having oversight

responsibility of federal programs would

require that you have, or acquire, some

knowledge in those areas. During the

month of November, a two (2) day training session “Introduction to Transportation

Planning” was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Seminar was free and very informative. I plan to gain as much information

as I can regarding the tribal programs. I

plan to do it like this one. Attend local,

free trainings. I know sometimes travel is

called for and it isn’t always training. Many

federal organizations and tribal/federal

work groups request tribal leader input.

I would like to have input on policies that

are being put together that will govern the

activities of our the Tribe.

I would like to offer my condolences to the

Masquat family. The loss of Catherine

Masquat will be felt by all. Mrs. Masquat

was a revered tribal member; the eldest

member of our Tribe. My condolences are

also extend to the family of Margaret Ellis

in regard to the passing of her son Berry.

dren on the weekends, in the

evenings and at events being

held at the center.

•

Kitchen Appliances- Building

Blocks, ACF monies: because this is an existing

community facility, monies

can be used to make the

facility functional to serve

the members of the community.

•

Heat/Air System- Building Blocks, ACF monies:

because this an existing

community facility, monies

can be used to make the

facility functional to serve

the members of the community.

•

After School ProgramBuilding Blocks, ACF monies: With two different

school districts having bus

routes that pass by the center, an after school program

at the facility would justify

all the items that could be

provided. It would also be

a program that would serve

the tribal and Native American youth in that area.

•

16,374 sq. ft. Asphalt Parking Lot including Drive- Indian Reservation Roads

(IRR) Construction Funds:

the Horseshoe Bend location is listed on the Tribal

Transportation Improvement Priority (TTIP) List as

one of the top 4 priority

projects as identified by

tribal resolution for 2010.

•

100’L x 10’W Sidewalk- IRR

Construction Funds: this

sidewalk will be poured

along the East side of the

Horseshoe Bend

Project

In order to complete the overall construction and renovation project at this

site, the following programs have been

approached as to how they could assist

with the project. Each program has

procedures and justification needs in

order to provide assistance for such a

project, therefore, any and all requests

will be made accordingly for reporting

and auditing purposes.

•

Storm Shelter- Building Blocks,

ACF monies: the storm shelter

is considered an addition to

an existing facility that would

provide a means of a safety

retreat when needed for community usage.

•

Basketball Court- Building

Blocks, ACF monies: this is an

addition that would be utilized

by the youth if the community and by any other tribal

programs that could sponsor

activities.

•

Playground- Building Blocks,

ACF monies: another addition

that is considered a community

usage item. The playground

would be utilized by the chil-

Please call or come by any time you would

like.

Sincerely,

/s/

Isaac Gibson, Jr.

Lieutenant Governor

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Tribal Members: Below please find the

overall construction plan for renovation

of the Horseshoe Bend Project.

Lt. GOVERNOR’S

REPORT

building with it butting up

against the asphalt parking

lot.

•

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

•

120’L x 5’W Sidewalk with

a 20’L x 12’W pad- IRR

Construction Funds: this

sidewalk will start at the

backdoor (West side of

building) and connect to

the front step of the storm

shelter. This will serve as

an access corridor. Within

this stretch of sidewalk, the

20’ x 12’ pad will be poured

to serve as the floor for a

pavilion structure.

1500’L x 5’W Sidewalk

(Walking Path)- IRR Construction Funds: this piece

of sidewalk will be attached

to the smaller piece of sidewalk, but will be poured

along the perimeter of

the property to serve as a

walking path similar to the

one located at the Resource

Center in Little Axe.

Lighting- IRR Construction

Funds: a total of 10 light

posts will be placed on site

at different strategic locations. These lights will be

controlled by both timer

switches and a breaker

switch. This will allow them

to be turned off manually

when need be for whatever

purpose.

Building Expansion- Generated Revenue – ARRA

Project: any aspect of the

expansion of the building

will be taken care of by the

Lt.’s office. That includes

the pouring of the pad,

plumbing, Frame iron,

Metal siding and coating of

checking into the possibility

of having end of the year

monies that could allow

them to purchase a few of

the outside exercise stations similar to the ones

located at the Resource

Center in Little Axe.

the roof. The interior walls

will remain the same and

the same materials will be

used in the expansion.

•

Retractable Wall- Generated Revenue – ARRA Project:

bids will be sought for the

installation of a retractable

wall that would be utilized

during the afterschool program and during funerals.

•

Windows- Generated Revenue – ARRA Project: new

windows will be installed

that will be more energy

efficient and improve appearance.

•

Drop Ceiling- Generated

Revenue – ARRA Project:

the height of the existing ceiling will remain the

same. The ceiling tile will

be removed. Additional

track will be added, hopefully to the existing, in

order to make the ceiling

tiles 2’ x 2’. Decreasing the

size of the tiles will do away

with the problem of sagging tiles.

•

Front Porch Awning- Generated Revenue – ARRA

Project: concrete will be

poured along the entire

East side of the building,

including the add on sections, which will extend 10’

off the building. Over that

area, a metal awning will be

installed to provide shade

and an outside gathering

area.

•

Exercise Stations- Health

Programs, CDG Grant/

Healthy Heart Grant: one

of the two programs is

At present time, these are the

major components involved with

this construction and renovation

project. The ideas and suggestions

that were received from the community members have all been incorporated, designed and voted on

to allow the tribe to move forward

on this project.

The project is coming along nicely.

I wanted to give you an update

on the project. This information

was put together by all of the staff

members that are working towards

completing this project for the

SECRETARY’S

REPORT

ello Tribal members.

Hope all is doing well and getting prepared for the winter months ahead. We

the EC have very busy in get several

different projects started and on the path

for completion.

We held an ASEDA shareholders meeting and removed the two tribal stores

and the AST restaurant from under the

ASEDA board. I was the lucky one chosen to oversee these projects and I have

currently hired Joy Anderson as new

manager along with two co-managers

Paula Lime, and Luis Armanza for the

restaurant. We have a full crew now but

are still accepting applications for any position at the restaurant. We are currently

advertising for an Accountant II position

for the tribal store and also for assistant

TREASURER’S

REPORT

always fellowship with each other. We

are so thankful to our Creator who has

blessed our Tribe with many services that

we as tribal members can enjoy! As we

progress into more Economic Development businesses, we can offer even

more services to our tribal members.

Attended the IV Annual Native American

Economic Development Conference and

III Annual Renewable Energy Projects in

Indian Country Conference, Las Vegas,

NV. About 420 registered that consisted

of tribes, businesses, Department of

Energy, IRS, Small Business Administration, Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, and Environmental

Protection Agency, etc. We received

some good ideas on how to expand our

economic development for the Tribe. Our

tribe has various opportunities to widen

our horizons, not just here in Oklahoma

but throughout the United States. The

federal government wants everyone

to GO GREEN which means, learning

to save our resources through various

energy efficient ways. Many of the tribes

that attended were on panel boards and

discussed how their tribe was developing

in economic growth. Listed are a few areas which these tribes are involved with:

Copper Mining, Pink Diamond Mining,

Coffee Supply & distribution, Gaming of

course, Solar Energy projects with the

sun and wind, Tribal tourism: creating

revenue and employment opportunities

while teaching history and culture, and

biomass into diesel fuel, etc.

Monthly finances for the tribes are keeping within the scope of more revenue and

spending less. We want to thank the Executive Committee, Program Directors,

and Employees, for their outstanding

commitment to conserving our resources

in the financial area. Tribe’s financial

investments continued to increase. Our

tribal finance department is doing a

wonderful job in keeping all accounting,

payroll, federal reporting on grants up to

date! Thanks to our Controller, Belinda

ello Fellow Tribal Members,

Hope you all enjoyed the festivities of

October! Haunted House was a success,

Domestic Violence had various activities

for the month, our children even had a

break for two days from school to participate in activities at the Resource Center,

our AST elders even got to take a mini

trip to Branson, Missouri for a weekend

of relaxation, showboat cruise and as Collins and her finance staff, Genevieve,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

community building. I am very proud of

this project. This has been a long time

coming. Mr. Ed Little has been hosting

these meetings and I would like to thank

him in helping me get this project started.

New casino project: We had a meeting

with the general managers of Thunderbird along with the attorneys and went

over the designs for the new casino and

they have been sent to the architect for

final changes. We were given a completion date of February 2011. If weather

permits! We all know Oklahoma weather.

As you may know we have been working

very hard to bring a broadband grant to

the tribe so that we may offer internet to

the public in Little Axe and surrounding

areas and we received word last week

that the tribe was not chosen for the

grant. We will continue to move forward

and watch for new grants coming out

in the future. I would like to personally

thank all the hard workers who were on

the broadband team for all their hard

work and long hours. We didn’t fail we

were just not chosen for this grant, and

that means there is something better and

bigger out there for us. Thank you

I will continue to update the tribal members on any progress. Thank you and

my condolences go out to the families

who have lost someone special in their

lives recently. If you should need anything please call or come by. Thank you

Secretary Lopez.

Manager for the tribal store. If you would

like to put your application in please fill

an application out and submit it to Felsa

Agan in HR at the Store in Little Axe.

We are also looking into remodeling the

Harrah Smoke shop due to several damages that has occurred over the lack of

upkeep in this store. It currently needs

new roof, new ceiling tiles and more

advertising for this location. I will keep

you updated.

Enrollment is currently preparing for the

upcoming election on the lowering of

the blood quantum and getting all the

paper work set up for new enrollees

if this should pass. We will be looking

at around, rough estimate of (1500

to 2000) new enrollees if this should

happen. We will need to hire one more

Enrollment part time staff member to help

get this done.

If you did not return your registration before the October 25, 2010 deadline, you

will not be eligible to vote. This election

will be by Absentee Ballots only. There

will be a posting of eligible voters posted

at the Little Axe Resource Center and

here on the complex at the Main Building

in the Receptionist office. The ballots

will need to be returned by noon on

November 19, 2010. No later or they

will be voided. If you should have any

questions the tribe has appointed two

Representatives for the tribe and they are

as follow: Whitney Weingatner Attorney

General’s office at Ext: 134 and Belinda

Collins AST. Comptroller Ext: 162. Please

call they will be happy to answer any

questions for you.

Another major project we the EC have

started is the remolding of the old Horse

Shoe community building. So far they

have built the walking track, Storm shelter and in the future will be doing basketball courts, Play area for kids, remolding

the kitchen area, and new parking lot. So

keep an eye out for updates and I encourage you to join the community meetings

on the first Saturday of each month.

They are held at the Horse shoe bend

Amy, Teresa, Jenny, Holly, Dee and

Twyla. Also, appreciate the hard work

our Procurement Department, Rick and

Becky do for the tribe. Thank you both!

Our bank will hope to be open in late

2010 or first quarter 2011. See the All

Nations Bank report sent by President

Bob Billy, CEO Gene Davis and Bank

staff.

ASEDA Board has new appointees Dan

Little Axe and Eric Blanchard. Hopefully, we will see economic growth

coming soon!

As always, call, email, or come visit me

in my office.

Blessings to all,

Treasurer Deere

HONORING OUR THREE

OLDEST TRIBAL MEMBERS:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

t was our privilege to honor our three

oldest tribal members at the 66th Annual General Council Meeting, Saturday,

October 16, 2010. We appreciate the

families that came and brought pictures

and gave a short biography of their loved

ones. We were sorry, we did not get to

meet them in person; but we understand

they each have health concerns. Let

us all remember these tribal members

and their families in our prayers. Thank

you Executive Committee, Absentee

Shawnee Elders Council, and Behavioral

Health Program for donating Wal-Mart

$60 gift cards, Appreciation Certificates

& Frames, and the Absentee Shawnee

Tribal flag to these special honorees:

Catherine Masquat, 99 years old, Martha

Ellis Edwards, 93 years old, and Henry

ALL NATIONS BANK

Good Day to our Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Friends.

At the end of October, All Nations

Bank is converting to a new IT system. This conversion will improve the

delivery system of customer information as well as the general accounting

processes of the bank.

By completing the conversion at this

time, we will have more than adequate

time to change from a pure rural bank

environment to a truly Hi-Tech metropolitan full service bank. In basic

terms, we will have the full capability

to serve your banking needs when we

branch into the Shawnee area.

The win-win for the Tribe is that we

will be bringing the “Rural Community

Bank” style of banking with us.

As I stated last month, the new DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer

Protection Act did recognize the difference between big Wall Street banks and

community banks. The Congress,

the regulators, and the communities

we serve all know very well; finally,

that all banks are not the same. Community banks are relationship-based

institutions. If we don’t loan to our communities, we go out of business. We

live with our customers and we see them

daily; we have to do the right thing in

making their loans work for them,

or we live with the consequences.

Wa l l S t r e e t B a n k s a r e t h o s e

banks and non-banks who are

transaction-based institutions.

Lenders never see most of their customers: they are a blip on a computer screen.

It’s not about personal relationships;

it’s about creating transaction fees. A

bright line now defines our difference,

and All Nations Bank will bring that

difference to Shawnee and The Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

As far as the branch application goes,

we are still working with the regulators

to obtain approval. We have not heard anything negative; and we are continuing to

provide requested data for their review.

We hope to hear something in the next

30 to 60 days.

All is well here at All Nations Bank, and

we hope the same is true for you and

your families.

Have A Great Day,

Bob, Gene and Staff.

NOTE:

*Title VI - Director Thomasine (Dos)

Owings

The Program serves and estimate of

100 people between the two congregate Meal sites and delivers to 120

homebound. And also we have received

two grants – MIPPA and NSIP grant.

*Social Services - Director Annie

Wilson

Tribal Energy Assistance (T.E.A)

-Total Tribal Families served from Sep

tember 2010 to October 15, 2010 = 12

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Cooling Assistance runs through

September – 37 Families served

- Heating Assistance runs November

thru March – Start taking Applications

on November 1, 201

General Assistance (GA) – funding

Agency – BIA – 3 served

- Workforce Investment Act (WIA Adult)

– 6 participants

Workforce Investment Act – Supple

mental Youth (WIA-SYS) – 1 partici

pant

*Domestic Violence Sexual Assault

Program – Director Kimberly

Stephens

During the month of October, the Domestic Violence Department had several activities going on thru out the

month. We had a balloon release; that

also displayed the shawls that each department decorated and expressed how

they felt about promoting the month of

October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. We also had a cake war,

this allowed for anyone who wanted to

bake a cake to help

Stop Domestic Violence and show

their cooking skills. We have had an

art display going on thru out the month

and we will pick a winner at the end of

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

$220,624.11

$266,879.48

$228,793.34

$132,485.50

$262,686.85

$310,767.14

$190,170.75

$78,410.36

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

bsentee Shawnee Tribe

I hope this Newsletter finds everyone

in good health and in good Spirits. I am

happy to report to you that The Horseshoe Bend Project is in the process of

being remodeled and if the weather

cooperates hopefully the Project will

be completed with a new Parking lot,

Walking track, Basketball court and

Playground by the first of the year all

funds for this Project was grant Money

and Funds left over from the county

bridge we helped build in Cleveland

County.

I am sorry that the 66th annual General

council meeting was cancelled do to

not having a quorum. With that happening hopefully The spring General

Council we will have a tremendous

crowd.

The Executive Committee at this time

are working really well together and

talking about other Projects that hopefully real soon we will get started on…

These are just some updates on some

of the Programs I am over and if you

need some assistance in these areas

then let the program Director know and

I am positive they will help you in that

respected area..

______________________________

*Education Career services Director Tresha Spoon - Activities for

the month of September

*Funded 8 students for Graduate

Scholarship Program

*Funded 23 students for the Education

Incentive Award Program

*Funded 5 students for the Job Train

ing Education Program

*Funded 4 students for the Zahn Edu

cation Program

*Funded 5 students for the Academic

(K-12) Program

*Building Blocks Child Development

Center - Director Lana Rattan •Our current enrollment is up to 44

children.

•We should have all positions filled by

the time you receive this Newsletter.

100%

$1,838,037.53

$147,220.00

0.12%

$2,237.50

$212.50

$170.00

$85.00

$110.00

$230.00

$135.00

$217.50

$795.00

Miscellaneous

$282.50

$77,615.36

TOTAL TAXES

$189,888.25

$310,549.64

$262,551.85

$132,255.50

$228,683.34

$266,794.48

$220,454.11

$147,007.50

$1,835,800.03

4.74%

76.05%

4.50%

1.22%

5.83%

7.54%

$87,050.74

$1,397,796.00

$82,672.75

$22,512.99

$107,174.60

$138,592.95

$12,767.49

$96,160.00

$4,608.97

$708.55

$12,542.75

$20,219.74

$12,837.18

$155,000.00

$16,027.69

$5,862.12

$12,039.28

$18,687.84

$11,887.10

$209,739.00

$8,771.27

$1,263.21

$14,495.68

$20,638.22

$19,706.89

$168,710.00

$9,014.19

$3,256.59

$12,245.73

$15,749.94

$105.09

$100,000.00

$4,585.09

$686.39

$8,255.01

$18,623.92

$8,710.79

$205,410.00

$13,023.30

$3,993.27

$12,220.72

$19,193.77

$7,875.54

$266,645.00

$7,956.42

$3,983.15

$13,902.50

$10,187.03

$6,733.05

$144,551.00

$8,094.39

$1,422.00

$13,795.32

$15,292.49

$6,427.61

$51,581.00

$10,591.43

$1,337.71

$7,677.61

$0.00

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

% OF

COLLECTIONS

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REPRESENTATIVE’S

REPORT

the month. We plan on having a fun but

learning activity where the men dress

in high heel shoes and race.

This allows men to see what struggles

a woman goes thru on a daily basis.

*Indian Child Welfare – director

Melissa Lopez

ICW – The department was busy getting ready for our safety day which was

Initially scheduled for September 24,

2010, and was postponed to October

17, 2010. The ICW worker has made

seven home visits, daily transports of

foster child, attended Four court hearings, one meeting with the Shawnee

Area Native American Child Protection

Team (SANACPT). Oklahoma Indian

Child Welfare Association (OICWA)

quarterly meeting, and a forum held by

the OKDHS to discuss the tribal state

agreements.

_______________________________

And once again if you need any

assistance in any of our programs

just call the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Complex and We will assist you in any

way we can if possible. And I would

like to send out my condolences to all

Tribal members who Have lost love

ones. Always rememb er my door is

always open and my phone is always

on!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

NE–YI–WA Representative Gibson

TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT

RIGHTS OFFICE

RANDY EDGE

TERO DIRECTOR

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext.135

Cell 405.432.9859

JOB OPENING:

Carpenter

THE ELECTION

COMMISSION

The 2010 Oklahoma Senior Games

Every fall the Oklahoma Senior Games Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating seniors to lead an active lifestyle, hosts the Oklahoma Senior Games.

The Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness Program sponsored 19 senior tribal

citizens and patients in the 2010 Oklahoma Senior games in Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Our elders participated in events such as: archery, bowling, golf, croquet, horseshoes,

basketball, billiards, and Wii bowling. Of the 19 participants 8 won gold, 6 silver, and

5 bronze medals. Several of our participants qualified for the Nation Senior Games

next year in Houston, Texas. We would like to congratulate all of our elders for their

participation and effort in the 2010 Oklahoma Senior Games. May you continue to

stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Thank you!

VETERANS

he Tribal Veterans Association met on Wednesday, October 13th at Thunderbird Casino to prepare for a busy

November. The color guard is preparing to participate in an event, put on by the Oklahoma National Guard and involving State Governor Brad Henry, to honor Vietnam Veterans [Saturday, November 6, 5:30 PM, at Reeves Park, Lawrence

Avenue, Norman, OK 73072]. The AST guard will be one of the many color guards participating in the event.

As the year draws to a close, the association will hold nominations and elections in next months meeting as it prepares to

enter into its fifth year. Preparations will also be finalized for the organization's annual Christmas Dinner coming Wednesday, December 8th.

The association is also continuing to collect applications and dues from veterans interested in joining the Tribal American

Legion post, to be formed in the early part of next year. These members will hold the designation of "Charter" members

of the new post. The group has begun research on a name for the upcoming post -if named after a person, it must be a

deceased veteran (preferably a Tribal member). The association is open to requests, which can be submitted to: John

Vanderburg by email (astveterans@gmail.com) or by phone (405-481-3822). The requester must be able to provide

documentation of the veteran's service or military accomplishments.

The veterans association officers putting the final touches on the designs for the new color guard uniforms which they

hope to unveil sometime after the new year.

Members:

Roy Charley

Stella Little

John Sloat

Chuck Finley

Jim Sloat

Clyde Yates

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VETE

DAY

The next membership meeting will be held Wednesday, November 10th, at Thunderbird Casino and will begin at 7PM.

Those veterans interested in joining the Tribal American Legion Post can Contact Administrations Officer

John Vanderburg @ 405-481-3822

Attendance:

Officers:

Commander - Walter Larney

Executive Officer - David Voyles

Operations Officer - Esteline Schulenberg

Administration Officer - John Vanderburg

First Sergeant - David Little

Chaplain Don Schulenberg

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Last but least... the color guard will participate in the AST Elders' Veteran's Day Pow Wow on Saturday, November the

13th at the Shawnee Expo Center.

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SOME OF THE COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED:

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ONE PERSON ASKED “CAN YOU CONTINUE THE PROGRAM?

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INTERESTED IN THE CHOICES OF FOOD THEY CURRENTLY

MAKE”

ANOTHER PARTICIPANT STATED “ I LEARNED QUITE A LOT

ABOUT PORTION SIZES”.

THE AST DIABETES STAFF SAYS “THANK YOU’ TO THE PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE TOUR.

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BY FORREST W. SHED, O.D.

SUNGLASSES- Not a frill but a

necessity.

There are a lot ultra violet light rays

bouncing around out in the sun

light and there's lots of research that

says we need protection for our eyes

as well as our skin. Its commonly

enough known that if we go outside

to work or play, especially in the

brighter months of the years we could

get sun burned or even kin damage,

skink cancer, wrinkles, rapid oxidations of the skin can cause premature

damage of the skin. Dermatologists

and other health care professionals

have done a good job educating people on the necessity of probation our

skin out doors by wearing UV protection, sun screen and brimmed hats

or caps outdoors. We have learned

about SP ratings of sun screens, the

level of protection of different sun

screens against UV sun light and we

have been taught the peak hours of

the day for possible skin damage from

the sun. 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. is

the time of day you should really be

cautious but 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.,

the sun can be brutal.

Skin is the largest organ of the body

and if we get sun burned over a large

enough area, bad enough, we can

get sun poisoning from ultra violet

light. But what about the eyes? A

recent survey of more than 2000

US adults found that 82 percent of

parents make sure their children wear

sun screen when out doors but only

32 percent outfit their kids with eye

protection sun glasses. Most people

known that UV

sunlight can severely damage your

skin and sunscreen is protection.

Far fewer people understand that

ultra violet sunlight can cause eye

damage too. It can load to oxidation

of the various parts of the eye causing premature aging of the eye, cataracts, macular degeneration, dry eye

syndrome, abnormal tissue growth on

the outer surface of the eye, thickening other tissues of the eye and eye

lid lining, eye lid changes, and other

conditions. (damaged tear production). We've all seen people that have

worked outside for years and the

skin on their face is so oxidized and

damaged from over exposure to sun

light that it looks similar to elephant

skin, all cracked and deeply wrinkled.

What do you think is going on with

the eyes? Take a closer look and

you might see growths on the white

sclera of the eye, thickened tissue

red engrossed blood vessels, possibly

growths of extra tissue on the cornea

or the front clear part of the eye.

Display wrinkled eye lids and eye lid

thickening. The person might squint

their eyes a lot from eye discomfort

and dry eye syndrome tear production damage.

What you can't see, but I see all day

long , is the damage inside the eye.

UV sunlight can set the lens inside

the eye to go from crystal clear to less

clear. It can turn amber in color or

get grey streaks throughout the lens.

The membrane around the lens gets

dense and some what opaque this

effects quality of vision, causes glare,

loss of clarity, colors can loose their

vibrancies and brightness.

The retina suffers too, this is the inner

lining of the eye and it is extended

nerve tissue. It receives the light,

passes it on to the Bram via the optic

verve so vision can occur. Excessive

exposure to UV sunlight can cause

macular degeneration. The macula

is the central vision part of the retina.

It is the most sensitive part of the

retina and when it gets damaged by

UV, central vision starts to go.

The front clear damage of the eye

is the cornea. When it is over exposed to sunlight it can develop tissue

growth that can move across the

cornea and effect vision and cause

eye discomfort and extra unwanted

vascular growth.

Education is the key. If you're a snow

skier, you know all about eye protection from the sun. You can't go into

a ski shop and ask about sunglasses

with getting a mini education on eye

protection right? Even the kids know.

Bikers (motorcycles & bicycles) and

runners know about eye protection

too. Where did they learn? From

other bikers and runners and gear

supporters. People wear prescription

glasses or contact lenses or had laser

vision correction, also learned it from

their eye doctor.

Consider this article part of your

education about protecting your eyes

from sunlight UV damage. Make

sure you wear good sunglasses year

round if your outside and the sun is

shinning. This includes your children

too. Make sure the optical quality

of the lenses is high and doesn't take

away quality of vision due to poor

lens quality. Make sure they protect from UV radiation and are big

enough to cover your eyes good.

If a person has a lot of eye damage

from sunlight they probably are not

getting enough antioxidants in their

diet. Antioxidants mostly come from

peanuts; raw fruits and vegetables.

Get your eyes checked regularly and

ask for information about good sunglasses. There is a lot to learn and

there are different tints for different

reasons. Learn about it. Learn about

antioxidants from raw fruits and vegetables to slow down oxidations and

damage sunlight and long summer

days is a wonderful thing but over exposure can be bad. Protect your eyes

and your children's eyes with good

sunglasses and eat your raw fruits and

vegetables like your mother said.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Since 1990 the American President has traditionally issued a

proclamation designating November as American Indian Heritage

month; it’s generally a time for schools, museums, libraries and other

organizations to raise awareness of the diversity and value of Indian

culture to the American public.

Because we live in a time where people are interested in learning

more about Indian culture, we want to take this time to share with

our tribal membership of how this growing interest has spurred a

concerning phenomenon we are witnessing in our ancestral settlement areas including but not limited to Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia,

Indiana, Alabama. In these areas, there are a number of people

who claim Shawnee ancestry; this is not so much the concern as

the fact that some of these individuals or groups use this claim to

exploit Shawnee culture as a means of gaining opportunities for

themselves from a public that is largely unaware of the vast divide

that separates our tribal community politically and culturally from

those of alleged Shawnee ancestry.

East of the River Shawnees (OH), the United Remnant Band of

Shawnee (OH), Upper Kiskpoko Band of the Shawnee Indians (IN),

the Piqua Shawnee Tribe (AL), Kispoko Sept of Ohio Shawnee (OH),

Ridgetop Shawnee (KY), The United Shawnee Tribe (KS), Ohio

Blue Creek Bands (OH), Lower Eastern Ohio Meckoche Shawnee

(OH)/(WV), Southeastern Kentucky Shawnee (KY)—these are just

a few of the groups we have identified that have recently organized

as alleged Shawnee bands/tribes and promote themselves as the

voice of the Shawnee.

Individuals within these groups label themselves with “Indian”

names such as: Snow Owl, Autumn Buffalo, Chief (Jerry) Hawk

(Pope), Dark Rain (Thom), Blue Moon, Big Bear, Stone Eagle, Tracking Wolf, Standing Storm, Spotted Fawn. Oftentimes they put on

powwows but sometimes they arrange their versions of a Bread or

a Green Corn Dance. They most commonly assert themselves as

alleged Shawnees where there are no federally recognized bands

of Shawnees or Tribes and offer presentations on their interpretation

of Shawnee culture in a variety of public forums.

The United Remnant Band (URB), one of the more notorious

groups, has probably been around the longest springing up around

the 1970s in Ohio. Please note that no bands of Shawnees have

continuously and openly lived in Ohio or the other aforementioned

Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Cultural Preservation Department

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

states as Shawnees since the removal of

the remaining Ohio bands of Shawnee to

the west of the Mississippi River by 1832.

In fact, the only bands that have maintained

continuity of the sovereign rights, customs

and language of the Shawnee people are

those that have evolved into the three federally recognized bands of Shawnee today:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe, the Shawnee

Tribe and Eastern Shawnee Tribe — all

of whose governments are headquartered

in Oklahoma.

So what is the big deal about these fabricated groups/individuals now? Until recently,

the charlatan antics of these “wannabe”

groups have been viewed with annoyance,

exasperation and amusement. After all,

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and

they weren’t impeding ceremonial practices

of the Shawnees here. However, some

of these groups aren’t satisfied with just

playing Indian anymore, they want to be

politically recognized as an Indian Tribe and

receive the benefits that come with it. They

constantly seek and receive opportunities

that should justly be directed to the federally

recognized bands of Shawnees. Considering the impacts to economics, sovereignty

and culture, the antics of these individuals/

groups can no longer be ignored.

ECONOMICS

According to the Internal Revenue Service

(IRS), 501(c)(3) organizations are commonly

referred to as charitable organizations and

are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section

170. 501 (c) (3) organizations generally

include (but are not limited to) groups such

as churches and museums. At least two

fabricated groups are registered as 501 (c)

(3) organizations with the IRS under the

following names: Shawnee Nation United

Remnant Band (URB) and the Lower Eastern Ohio Mekoche Shawnee. By exploiting

their alleged Shawnee ancestry, they solicit

donations from a well-meaning but ignorant

public. The URB use their status to pursue

donations through their website, Facebook

and YouTube to support their homeland in

jeopardy.

In 2007, the exploits of the URBs were

brought to the forefront when the U.S. Mint

issued a press release stating they were

refunding money to those who purchased

pouches made by URB artisans for the Lewis

and Clark Bi-Centennial commemorative

coin when they found out the URB were not a

federal or state recognized tribe. The URBs

snagged this contract for federal dollars thru

their connection with the 2004 Circle of Tribal

Advisors (COTA), a committee comprised of

tribal representatives to provide the indigenous perspective on the events planned for

the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. For a time

the URBs were the Shawnee representatives

on the Lewis and Clark commission until our

Tribe became aware of their membership.

Afterwards the URBs dropped their COTA

membership but kept the federal contract. It

has not been discovered (yet) whether action

was taken against the URBs for fraudulent

representation or whether they had to pay

back the amount (~$30,000) they illegally

gained for their group.

In short, every dollar contributed to

these alleged Shawnee groups are dollars

wasted. The sum of monies diverted to

these groups thru grants, donations and

other means over the years has not been

configured but it’s safe to say that it’s a

significant amount.

SOVEREIGNTY

Even before the first European appearance on this continent the Shawnees exercised sovereignty and never surrendered

that concept of sovereignty. Each band held

the power to make their own laws and follow

their own beliefs. After the establishment of

the United States federal government, the

political sovereign status of the Shawnees

and other Tribes has been loosely protected

by court rulings, treatys and federal law.

Because sovereignty is constantly being

challenged, everyday our Tribe and others

are engaged in ongoing battles with different

government entities (local, state and federal)

to assert their sovereign rights in governing

their cultural, environmental and economic

resources in the ways they deem best for

their respective Tribes.

One of the impacts to our sovereignty is

the state recognition process. Congress, in

its infinite wisdom, established a procedure

under 25 CFR Part 83 a–g which details

the mandatory criteria potential applicants

must meet in order to qualify as a federally

recognized Tribe. The applicant must meet

the stringent criteria or be denied. States do

not evaluate their applicants in this manner.

To date there is only one state recognized

tribe of alleged Shawnee ancestry, the

Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama. Despite

claiming to be a state recognized Tribe for

years, the URBs have recently petitioned

their state representative to introduce a bill

to the Ohio legislature to create a process

for state recognition which is pending. The

state of Kentucky is also looking into creating a process for state recognition as well.

Though some state recognized Tribes may

eventually qualify as a federally recognized

Tribe, those posing as Shawnee cannot meet

the federal criteria.

Members of state recognized Tribes can

also sell their work as American Indian made

under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA)

and become members of organizations

such as the National Congress of American

Indians (NCAI). The IACA is a truth-inadvertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian arts and crafts

products within the United States. The result

of the IACA allowing state recognized groups

is that members of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe

can now market their wares as authentic

Shawnee items.

CULTURE

Our office fields inquiries from a cross

section of people, outside of our tribal membership, who have an interest in learning

more about Shawnee culture. Though it’s a

positive turn of events to have the general

public interested in our Shawnee heritage,

it’s also because of this interest that fabricated groups/individuals who claim Shawnee ancestry are accepted in our ancestral

settlement areas as an authoritative source

on Shawnee culture. Yet, what they pass off

as Shawnee culture is basically taken from

other Tribes, ethnographic materials— which

contain very limited or incorrect information

or are just flat out ivention.

Dark Rain Thom, formerly of the URB,

who jumped ship to The East of the River

Shawnee (EOR) claims to be a Water Panther Clan Mother and is the author of the

book, “Kokumthena’s Grandmother: The

Shawnee.” She and her husband, James

Alexander Thom, also collaborated on a

book titled, “Warrior Woman”, a story about

Nonhelema, a Shawnee woman. James is

the author of “Panther in the Sky”, a fictional

Red Turtle, East of the River Shawnee

In Frankfort, Ky

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

In closing, please know that we are taking steps to deal with this issue. Until recently, dealing with these fabricated groups/individuals weren’t considered a priority because there are

still a number of people within our own tribal community who are truly knowledgeable of

Shawnee language, ceremonial ways, beliefs and values. But…by not voicing our opposition

we are allowing them to exploit and make a mockery of our heritage. In 2008, our Executive

Committee passed a resolution opposing fabricated groups/individuals that not only states

we will only recognize the federally recognized bands of Shawnee but details the actions

we will take against these fabricated groups. This is the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s official

stance. If you are aware of any groups or individuals that we have not included please let

us know. Ni ya we!

tale of Tecumseh’s life. Unfortunately, Dark

Rain was selected as a “Shawnee elder” for a

program called the Turtle Island Storyteller’s

Network. This program was funded through

the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail,

National Park Service, and the National

Endowment for the Arts. This program is

described as providing speaking and consulting opportunities for tribal elders, oral

historians, storytellers and song carriers and

actually includes legitimate American Indian

people but not any from the Shawnee. She

also briefly held a position on the state of

Indiana’s Native American Affair Commission.The EOR allegedly held their version

of a Fall Bread Dance on September 25th

and coincidentally, their council was held

onOctober 16th.

Jerry Pope, self proclaimed Chief Jerry

Hawk Pope of the URB, was the Shawnee

consultant on Kevin Costner’s production,

“500 Nations”, served as a consultant on

Disney’s animated film “Pocahontas” and

as a narrator for the voices of early Native

America and the Shawnee Nation on the

audio version of the book, “The History of

Prayer in America: One ation Under God.”

� Dark Rain and Pope have been more aggressive in pursuing the spotlight as alleged

Shawnees but the other groups have not

been inactive. The Piqua Shawnee have a

video on YouTube which includes a picture of

Absentee Shawnee Thomas Wildcat Alford.

Other fabricated groups are active in events

that include an American Indian element.

Lower Eastern Ohio Mekoche Shawnee

at Fort AncientState Park

CULTURAL PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

Take time to learn about your own unique heritage during American Indian Heritage Month (and all year long).

We welcome your participation in the activities the programs of Cultural Preservation have planned for November!

November 8th, Monday (Until t-shirts are gone!): 2010 AST Heritage Month t-shirts! T-shirts at no costs are available

on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis to AST Tribal members only. One per tribal member. Tribal members must pick up

t-shirt in person at Cultural Preservation Department. On November 16th, Cultural Preservation will be in Little Axe

and t-shirts can be picked up at this time too. If you live outside the Tribe’s service area, a t-shirt can be mailed to you

provided that you contact Cultural Preservation to request a t-shirt and supply a mailing address.

November 6th, Saturday: WHAT? Hair Ornament Class WHERE? AST Cultural Center WHEN? 9am - 3pm

Contact Cultural Preservation to sign up!

November 9th, Tuesday: WHAT? Pinch Pot and Fingerweaving Class WHERE? AST Cultural Center WHEN? 9am - 6pm

Come and go at your own convenience!

November 16th, Tuesday: WHAT? Beaded Ornament Class WHERE? Little Axe (Location TBD) WHEN? 1pm - 7pm

Contact Cultural Preservation to sign up!

November 19th, Friday: WHAT? Grand Opening!!! WHERE? AST Cultural Center WHEN? 9am-6pm

Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Art Market! Have you bought your rafﬂe tickets yet?

The drawing for the Shawnee Ribbon Pendleton Blanket and other prizes will be held on this day! Contact Cultural

Preservation Staff to get your rafﬂe tickets right away. Join us for a complimentary lunch from 11:30 am til it’s all gone!

Corn soup, fry bread, grape dumplings.. yum!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Attn: Tribal Members 18 yrs and up!

If you are an advocate for keeping culture alive and are willing to

provide suggestions to improve and strengthen our department

programs then you may be interested in serving on our Cultural

Advisory Council. We currently have two positions available. An

additional three positions will open in 2011.

Please contact Secretary Michelle Lopez’s ofﬁce to ﬁll out an

application as soon as possible.

WE R MOVING!

We will be moving from

Bldg 1 to the old Finance

Bldg which will house

the programs of Cultural

Preservation and serve as

the AST Cultural Center.

The draft HMP can be reviewed during working hours at the Tribal Police Department. I

welcome any comments you may have and am

available to discuss the plan. Thank you.

Linda Day, Emergency Manager

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

OF OKLAHOMA

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

RE:

Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan 2010

Date:

November, 2010

FEMA has funding for agencies that have an

approved Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). An

HMP is a tool to implement actions to lessen,

reduce or eliminate damage to property or loss

of life due to natural hazards.

Having an approved plan will allow us to apply

for funding to help with preparing for emergencies, eliminate expending from the General

Fund as we have in the past.

A team made up of tribal employees has held

several meetings over the past year to formulate our tribal plan and we now have a Final

Draft. One of the FEMA requirements is that

the Draft HMP be made available for thirty

days for review by tribal members for any

comments, changes, or additions. After thirty

days, the plan will be submitted to FEMA for

their approval.

WHITE TURKEY BAND

MEETING

POSTPONED TILL

1ST SATURDAY IN JANUARY

DUE TO REMODELING OF

HORSESHOE BEND

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

TO:

ATTENTION

Office of Emergency Manager

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405.275.3200

405.878.4535 (fax) 405.740.1562 (cell)

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Aguinaga, Julia Dawn

Alford, Glen Tecumseh

Alford, Rebecca Marie

Alvarez, Amanda Leigh

Anderson, Darlene Alberta

Araujo, Jonathan Jose

Arms, Cameron Blake

Arms, Dakota James

Atwell, Danielle Elyse

Balch, Emily Twila Kay

Banning, Carole Sue

Bates, Casey Mae

Bell, Brandy Sue

Bettelyoun, Cathern Mae Marie

Bible, Jessica Ranae

Billie, Kathrine

Blanchard, Cayanna Dee

Blanchard, Conrad Caleb

Blanchard, John Michael

Blanchard, Lisa Ann

Blanchard, Matthew Ryan

Blanchard, Norman Neal

Boston, Carl Kent

Box, Jodie Gayle

Bradley, William Lee

Breeding, Joshua Adam

Brewer, Rockey Darren

Brinson, Allen William

Brokeshoulder, Rita Gayle

Brown, Shandalyn Shermain

Bryant, Lorraine Morton

Bryce, Emily Danielle

Buckheart, Felise Maria

Bump Jr., Richard Dewitt

Campbell, Lousetta Spriggs

Carlson, Nancy Louise

Carolina, Jammie Leann

Carter, Andrea Dawn

Caudillo, Robert Lee

Chisholm, Cole Nathanial

Clark #91368, Gerald

Raymond

Colungo, Antonio Joaquin

Crossley, Joseph Tyner

Danner, Latonia Marie

Davis, Eli Joel

Day, Darnell Ann

Deere, Karena Louise

Detwiler, Tanya Elaine

Dietrich, Tricia Lynn

Dodds, Cody Ralph

Doussett, Flossie Jean

Spoon

Doussett, Gabriella Diane

Duboise, Rebecca Kay

Edwards, Atheda

Edwards, Chet

Edwards, Cutke Lashelle R.

Ellis Mahardy, Paul Samuel

Ellis, Phillip Steven

Foreman, Robert Wade

Foreman, Thomas Henry

Fuentez, Ariana Yasmine

Garretson, Christopher P.

Gibson, Anthony Duane

Gibson, Dante` Jamison

Gibson, Pamela Ann

Gibson, Wilfred Lew

Goombi Jr., John Duane

Goss, Melody Naomi

Gray, Jared Christapher

Gray, Jeffrey David

Greenfield, Precious Dawn

Guttmann, Rosemary ( Bradley )

Hale, Alisha Marie

Harjo, Brittany Marie

Harjo, Jacqueline Rhea

Harjo, Tawanna Jo

Harman, Amy Marie

Harp, Tara Rae

Harris, Kallie Dahn

Hayes Ponkilla, Briana

Cynthia

Heisley, Robert Egan

Hernandez, Isabella Lois

Herrera Jr., Ruben Pilar

Hood, Stefanie Michelle

Hopper, Deborah Ann

Houston, Sherry Lynn

Humphrey, Jo Lynne

Isaacs, Jon Edwin

Jacobs, Tiffanie Marie

Johnson, Anthony David

Johnson, Michael Thomas

Kaniatobe, Guy Eliot

Kaseca Jr., Frank Linn

Keith, Lisa Gaye

Kinnamon Andersen, Sherri Kaye

Larney, Patti Mae

Larney, Walter Lee

LaSarge, Clarence James

Leath, Timothy Coates

Leitka, Devin Lance

Limon Jr., Richard Martin

Limon, Jocelyn Marie

Lindsay, Seth Ryan

Little Axe Sr., Troy Lee

Little Axe, Brandon James

Little Axe, Katherine Pauline

Little Bear, Newman

Little Charley, Buck

Little Charley, Kieri Leeann

Little Creek, Lindsey Denise

Little Creek, Lynda Carol

Little Jim, Caleb Frank

Little Jim, Clint Jason

Little, Dee Ann

Little, Lisa Ann

Littlebear, Clifford Newman

Littlebear, Josheau Alan

Littlecreek, Sammi Louise

Littlehead, Alfred Lee

Littlehead, William Bill

Loeks, Betty Lou Marx

Logan, Terri ( Sloat )

Longhorn, Joel Boyd

Longman Jr., Henry Daniel

Lovins, Garrett Scot

Mack, Darrin Wayne

Mann, Loretta Lynn

Mann-Shopteese, Wanda Gayle

Martin, Skyla Reyann

Martin, Tiffany Ann

Martinez, Clayton Dale

Martinez, Tiana Rae

Masquas, Jeanlene

McBride, Marshall Dylan

McBride, Travis Eugene

McEwin, Henry Bill

McGirt, Ricky Lee

McGonigal, Michael Shawn

McGuire II, Wayne Lloyd

Megehee, Rebecca Ann

Miller Little Axe, Kayci Dawn

Miller, Charles Ray

Mills, Barbara Gail

Mitchell, Meegan

Mohawk, Joni Marie

Morton, James Cristian

Morton, Rebecca Lynn

Musick, Charles A.

Nail, Andrea Elaine

New Moon, Jessica Lynn

Ortiz, Isaiah Faustino

Panther Jr., Donald Eric

Ponkilla, Mary Frances

Raadmae, Tina Nicole

Reed, Mary Ann

Robertson, Velisa Allyn

Robinson, Sieanna Gail

Salazar, John Thomas

Shields, Brent Fremond

Sinks, Robert Elmer

Sloat, Amanda Renee

Sloat, Jami Lynn

Smith, Alfred L.

Smith, Anna Mae

Smith, Garett Allen

Snakeman, Sandra Kay

Spoon, Ariana Nicole

Spoon, Christopher Scott

Spoon, Joel Lee

Spoon, Tresha Dawn

Spriggs, Richard Allen

Squire, Lauresa Cerise

Squire, Michael Lee

Stacy, Daelin Shey

Stewart, Arvel Eugene

Stinger, Elizabeth Juanita

Stoliby, Daniel A

Stuckey, Wade Dexter

Switch, Michael Dwight

Tallchief, Sarah Jane

Taylor, Ryan Aaden

Thornhill, Frances Ann

Thorpe, Gary Allen

Tiger, Dion Anthony

Tiger, Joseph Little Chief

Tiger, Nakota Cotcha

Tiger, Pamela Gay

Tyner Jr., Daniel Ray

Tyner, Michael Roy

Upman, Belva Ann

Van Dusen, Stephany Sky

Voyles, Devin Robert

Wakley, Stacy Ann

Wakolee, Garry Lavar

Wakolee, Jerry Lamar

Wallis, Dawn Marie

Warrior, Aaron Duane

Warrior, Debra Faye

Watson, Brent Randall

Watson, McKenna Ann

Webb, Paul Kenneth

Werst, Nelda Jayne

White Jr., Robert

White, Daniel Lee

White, Dustin Lee

Wilburn, Sonya Leigh

Williams, Ella Ann

Williams, Erik Braden

Williams, Heath Jared

Williams, Nathan Barrett

Wilson, Isaac Lane

Wilson, Joseph Scott

Wilson-Ongaco, Tristen Xavier

Wolfe, Tina Marie

Yandell, Raymond Lloyd

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jayne Werst

Nov. 22nd

From

Waynell, Kara, Pinka, and Marissa

Happy Birthday “Mom”

Tawanna Harjo

Love,

Twyla & Laketa

Happy Birthday “Gma T”

Love,

Dakota and Solomon

Happy B-Day

Uncle Sonny

come down and play

some golf with your nephews

Happy birthday to

peyton and randall Watson

we wish both of you a great day

love the kasecas and foremans

Frankie Watson,

we want to give you

strength, courage,

and peace in your heart.

Stay healthy.

We love you bunches

your family

Happy

10th

Anniversary Babe!!

Love,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

“BRENT SHIELDS”

NOVEMBER 20TH

LOVE YOUR FAMILY

Nov 2

Happy Birthday

Tiffany Martin

love aunt Rhonda

and family

We love you mommy

love Jocelyn ,Juston and Ryan

Happy Belated 1st Birthday

Eian Herrera

love, Grandma Frankie,

Grandpa Rudy,

Auntie Arlene, Uncle Bob,

Bailey and Garrett

Tiffany

Happy Birthday Baby

love Joe , Mom & Dad

Eli Davis

have a wonderful

birthday son

love Mom ,Greg, Holly

and Darrol

Happy Birthday Daddy

love ryan ,jellybean,

and wife Jessica

CONGRATULATIONS LADY INDIANS

ON YOUR 4-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Little Axe Clinic employees and a few patients gathered outside

the buildings all chattering about what just happened. Moments

before I was on the telephone with someone at Shawnee. I was

looking out my window and saw my wire mail basket bouncing.

We both said at the same time, “What is that?” The office trailer

was also bouncing for about 30 seconds, then there was a rumbling and a sonic boom sound! I thought someone was bulldozing

down the office trailer. After gathering outside, we all knew it was

an earthquake. At home my two year old grandson, Kowie was

sitting on the sofa and he looked at his father and asked, “What

was that?” They both went outside where they saw other neighbors and a dog. My grandson said, “Maybe that dog did it.” All I

have to say is that’s smart baby logic for what might have caused

the commotion! My husband in Ponca City called to say the news

reported it was 5 miles east of Norman near lake Thunderbird/

Newalla, and the earthquake reading was 4.5, and it was .5 mile

deep. That puts it just down the road from the LSWN clinic. That

tells me the Little Axe community has power of great magnitude.

The Little Axe school girls softball won state! The elders are

rocking! The casino’s hopping! The clinic is busy! Country Boy is

nearer to re-opening! The Senior Olympics have winners! Lastly,

theTitle VI served Frybread with Hominy & Pork today!

Thanks for reading. Modina

Happy Birthday

Makai

love, Grandma Arlene, uncle

Manuel, Aunt Frankie, Bob,

and Mike

We love you.

In Honor of

VETERANS DAY

A very proud thank you to

MARVIN SMITH (US Marines)

DARROL DAVIS (US Army)

You are both appreciated!

From your loving families

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ELI DAVIS

from

Marvin & Sherry

Frank Kaseca

Happy Birthday Brother

love Bell ,Zelda ,Nora ,Roy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Anna Smith & Keilani Tahah

We Love You

Sherry & Marvin

The following are current programs administered by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

•

Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic

related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used

for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic

year.

•

Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and

awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients

and one for High School graduates. Program has

a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.

•

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 associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or

university. Funding levels are determined based upon

grade point average and full-time or part-time status.

•

Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for

one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

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

of application.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Attention:

All applications and guidelines are available at

www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select

Education.

There are no deadlines for the Job Training Adult Education Program, but you must submit your application

documents at least three weeks prior to the beginning

of the course to ensure funding is available and can be

disbursed to the institution.

Applications for the Education Incentive Award Program are due November 15, 2010 for new students.

Class schedules and official transcripts for continuing

students must be postmarked by December 15, 2010.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at

(405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email

to tresham@astribe.com.

Phil Bradley

Creative Arts Center instructor

The Cake Wars was another activity for the employees and

community to be involved and to bring awareness the issue

of Domestic Violence to our Tribal Community. The cakes

were judged on taste and overall message related to Domestic

Violence. The winners of the Cake Wars were 1st place –

Cynthia Ringwald, 2nd place – Melissa Lopez, and 3rd place

Trisha Spoon.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Hello to every one I hope your getting ready for thanksgiving & Christmas,

All the kids in the music and arts classes want to say

thanks for all your support and kind words, The music

students are so ready for the up coming holidays and want

to say they wish everyone the very best.

Now all you grown up's You too are invited to join all of

the arts classes and become a very big part of the fun and

learning. Please want you come by and visit our arts center

and see all the fun you could be having,

My name is Phil Bradley I’m one of the arts instructors and

I would be happy to talk and how you around the center

here at the little house on campus right beside the Police

building so you can’t miss us.

And if you can’t get down here soon just call me at

405-878-4716 ext 117 or even my cell phone at 405-3705576

Free guitar at the end of all your completed classes

Hey thank every one have a great Thanksgivings’ and

Christmas

and by the way there was a mistake last news letter about

getting a free set of drums after the course, and to become

a arts member you must be 8 years and up not six ha ha!

thanks agin.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Department held several activities during the Month of October

including a Shawl Project, balloon release and a Cake War.

On October 1st a balloon release and the Shawl Project was

displayed on the front lawn of Building No. 1, with Governor

Blanchard offering a prayer and Tribal Representative, Jeff

Gibson reading the Tribal proclamation declaring October

as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Shawl Project

was a visual display that expresses an idea or feelings to the

violence against victims of Domestic Violence; the Shawls

represented our connection to our Native American culture.

Several Tribal Departments, Employees, and Victims designed

a shawl representing a message or an awareness message that

the issue of domestic violence in our Native community needs

to end. This activity was also featured in the Shawnee NewsStar newspaper. The balloons were release at the end of the

activities. The Shawls were displayed around different Tribal

buildings around the complex during the month.

The Following in

Our Footsteps kids

Of the Behavioral Health

arts program

OCTOBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AWARENESS MONTH

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Tribal Health Programs

Behavioral Health Services

(405)878-4716 or 1-877-878-4716

A Single Twig Breaks, But the Bundle of Twigs is Strong! Tecumseh 1768-1813

Please call us if you need further information or assistance!

The American Medical Association has reported that 90% of all suicides occor during or following a deprssive

episode. Awareness, education and treatment are the keys to suicide prevention.

Symptoms of Depression

Not all people with depression will show all symptoms or have them to the same degree. If a person has four or

more symptoms, for more than two weeks, consult a doctor of mental health professional right away. These symptoms are common with depression but can also be characteristics of other disorders. Please consult a mental

health professional including your local Tribal mental health services to ask questions.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

In Adults:

•

Persistent sad or “empty” mood

•

Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, pessimistic and/or guilty

•

Substance abuse

•

Fatigue or loss of interest in ordinary activities.

•

Disturbance in eating and sleeping patterns.

•

Irritability, increased crying, remembering or making decisions

•

Thoughts of suicide; suicide plans or attempts

•

Persistent physical symptoms or plan that do not respond to treatment

In Children and Adolescents:

The symptoms can vary and some symptoms may be indication of other problems. These are general categories

and should be assess by a physician and/or mental health professional if there is concern. In general, watch for:

•

Physicalsymptoms such as dizziness, headaches, stomachaches, neck aches, arm or legs hurt due to

muscle tension, Digestive disorders. (ruling out other medical causes)

Persistent unhappiness negativity, irritability.

Uncontrollable anger or outbursts of rage.

Overly self-critical, unwarranted guilt, low self-esteem.

Inability to concentrate, think straight, remember, or make decisions, possibly resulting in refusal to study

school or an inability (due to depression or attention deficit disorder) to do schoolwork.

Slowed or hesitant speech or body movements or restlessness (anxiety).

Loss of interest in activities which are usually pleasurable.

Low energy, chronic fatigue, sluggishness.

Change in appetite, noticeable weight loss or weight gain, or abnormal eating patterns.

Chronic worry, excessive fear.

Preoccupation with death themes in literature, music, drawings, speaking of death repeatedly, fascination

with guns/knives.

•

Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts.

Warning Signs of Suicide:

• Ideation (thinking, talking or wishing about suicide)

• Substance use or abuse (increased use of change in substance)

• Purposelessness (no sense of purpose of belonging)

• Anger

• Trapped (feeling like there is no way out)

• Hopelessness (there is nothing to live for, no hope or optimism)

• Withdrawal (from family, friends, work, school, activites, hobbies)

• Anxiety (restlessness, irritability, agitation)

• Recklessness (high risk-taking behavior)

• Mood disturbance (dramatic changes in mood)

Additional Warning Signs of Suicide

• Talking about suicide

• Looking for ways to die (internet searches for how to commit suicide, looking for guns, pills, ect)

• Statements about hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness

• Preoccupation with death

• Suddenly happier, calmer

• Loss of interest in things one cares about

• Visiting or calling people one cares about

• Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order

• Giving things away, such as prized possission

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

If you or someone you know could be experiencing symptoms of depression or thinking about suicide, please give

us a call at 405-878-4716 or you can also call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Early Bird Breakfast

$3.99 - 7 Days a Week

2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash Browns

Biscuits & Gravy or Toast

(With coupon-No substitutions-Expires 9/30/10)

KITCHEN

Sunday - 7am to 7pm

Monday - 8am to 3pm

Tuesday - 8am to 3pm

Wednesday - 8am to 8pm

Thursday - 8am to 8pm

Friday - 8am to 10pm

Saturday - 7am to 10pm

Check Out Our Wednesday

Homemade Meatloaf Special

Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, vegetable side,

salad, roll

6.99

Check out our daily homemade lunch

specials! Something different every day!

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center

Next to AST Smoke Shop)

366-7220

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

AST COUNTRY

Open 7 Days A Week!

Some services that are offered include:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Business Cards

Invitations

Announcements

Calendars

Banners

Logo Designs

Graphics

Brochures

Envelope Designs

Copies

DRIVER’S LICENSE RE-INSTATEMENT

Call Linda or Glenna today

(405) 275-3432

Ask about the DUI Assessments

and our next 10 hour DUI School!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE

HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS

WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT

FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND

HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

Many children need a loving home and a family to help them

through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with

your family before you become a foster home. They all need

safe, supportive environments!

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care,

please contact Melissa Lopez

405-275-4030 ext. 166.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

Foster Parents 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.

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions

for enrolled tribal citizens only.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for

tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following

circumstances:

The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has

established chart at the Little Axe Clinic.

2. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and

stocked in

the pharmacy.

If you’d like to submit an ad

or article give us a call at

(405) 598-1279 or send us an

e-mail at

mediadept@astribe.com

The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently;

4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.

4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact

information.

4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or

needs to be

delivered.

4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call

and talk

to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical

needs.

ALL ARTICLES WILL BE

SUBMITTED AS

RECEIVED.

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

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

decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the

most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and

criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program

Applictions need to be completed and all necessary documents attached

before the application will be processed.

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

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250

Clinic Operating Hours

Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00

p.m.

Weekends/Federal Holidays

Closed

* Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the

3rd Wednesday of each month

from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still

Available!!

OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee

Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County.

Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey

forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com.

Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Full Name:____________________________________________________

New Address:__________________________________________________

City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________

County: ______________________ Home Phone (

)________________

Cell Phone (_____)________________

Tribal Member Signature

Date

Please Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Enrollment Office

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK. 74801

Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

Enrollment office

Address Change Request

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

return service

requested

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 2010

2010

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Little Axe Dental

(405) 307-9704

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

OEH/OEP

(405) 214-4235

AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

1-800-259-LUCK

AST Media Dept

(405) 598-1279

AST Media Dept Fax (405) 598-1294

AST Tribal Grocery &

SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668

AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220

AST Smokeshop in

Harrah

(405) 454-0055

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