Drop Boxes Installed (2021)

Tribal code

Ask Donna

What actually matters in this document.

Text

www.astribe.com

THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

Volume 31, No. 02

February 2021

Drop Boxes Installed

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is still working in Phase 1 (with modifications). 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. These boxes are locked

and can only be opened by key that the corresponding departments have.

Introductory meeting held with Representative Bice and Senator Jett

Left Photo (L-R): Lisa Billy Johnson, AST Governor John Johnson, AST Representative Alicia Miller,

Congresswomen Stephanie Bice, AST Lt. Governor Ken Blanchard, AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard

and AST Secretary Ezra DeLodge. Right Photo (L-R): Senator Shane Jett and AST Lt. Governor Ken

Blanchard.

On December 16th 2020 a small introductory meeting was held at the Multipurpose building with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Senator Shane Jett, Lisa Billy Johnson and the EC members. The Congresswoman and Senator shared future plans they have about working

with the tribal leaders of Oklahoma.

www.astribe.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello fellow tribal members. I hope

the start to 2021 has been good for

you.

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

In December 2020 there was a hearing held due to an ethics complaint

filed against me. Below are the findings of this hearing:

“An Ethics Hearing was conducted

on December 7, 2020 by an Ethics Committee duly formed by the

Court Clerk and the Chief of Police

as required by the Absentee Shawnee Code of Conduct and Ethics. The

hearing was closed to the public as is

mandated by the Code. The Hearing

was ordered by the Executive Committee due to the receipt of an Ethics

Complaint that was made against

You may also read about these findGovernor John Johnson by a tribal

member who alleged that the Gov- ings in this month’s newsletter. If you

ernor had violated the Code by de- have any further questions please feel

REPRESENTATIVE’S

REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Representative

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

LT. GOVERNOR

Kenneth Blanchard

SECRETARY

Ezra DeLodge

I would like to start out by sending

out heartfelt prayers to those who are

battling illness. Our tribal members

have been and continue to be hit hard

with COVID, pneumonia and other

ranges of ill health. We have lost far

too many already in this New Year.

Please take wise necessary precautions in order to protect yourself and

weigh your options and educate yourself about the vaccine.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program was set to begin in

February 1, 2021. However, please be

mindful, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced they will

not be accepting returns until February 12, 2021, so the start date has

been pushed back to begin on February 13th. This free assistance is to

help income eligible AST members,

widows of tribal members and tribal

employees prepare and file their 2020

state and federal income tax forms.

Due to COVID, the assistance this

year is by appointment only. Please

call Ms. Tina Ontiveros to schedule

your appointment at (405)275-4030

extension 6431. For additional infor-

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

Hello Fellow Members and Friends,

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

REPRESENTATIVE

Alicia Miller

cisions he made that were a Conflict

of Interest.

Following the hearing the Ethics

Committee presented their Report to

the Executive Committee containing

their Findings and Recommendations for the Executive Committee’s

consideration. The Ethics Committee

found that the allegations made in

the Ethics Complaint did not rise to

the level of a Conflict of Interest due

the absence of any evidence that the

Governor or his family had benefited directly from the actions taken by

the Governor in the contracting with

vendors and that no Consequences

should result. The Executive Committee held a Special Meeting on

December 22, 2020 and accepted the

Ethics Committee Report and agreed

that no consequences were merited.”

I hope this update finds you well.

Several of our families have been hit

with the COVID-19 virus and many

are dealing with the negative impacts

of the Pandemic. I urge each of you

to follow CDC guidelines and take

the necessary precautions to protect

yourself and your family…maintain

6 ft. Social Distancing, wash your

hands frequently (or use hand sanitizer), and WEAR your mask. As expected, the numbers have risen drastically due to the Holiday season and

family gatherings. Each of us must do

our part if we expect a return to normalcy anytime soon. For those who

have lost loved ones unexpectedly, I

pass along my sincerest condolences

and will keep you in my thoughts and

prayers.

As of this writing, the Tribe and

Health System will have moved into

the 2nd Phase of the Vaccination

Plan. This means more of our Tribal

people and employees will become eligible for their shot. Previously, it was

reported ALL the EC were inoculated

with the 1st Pfizer dosages. This was

inaccurate, as only Governor Johnson received the vaccine. I personally

mation as to location, days and times,

please see the tax preparation information located in this month’s newsletter.

The tribe is seeking letters of interest from AST members to serve on

a now expanded list of tribal boards

and committees. Positions identified have either been expired or have

been vacant for quite some time and

we would like to re-engage the tribal

membership to fill these spots. If you

are interested in serving, please email

your (LOI) to the Secretary DeLodge

at ezrad@astribe.com.

Last month, we held one special

meeting, the regular monthly EC

meeting and the quarterly Shareholders’ Representatives meeting for

health. The special meeting was to

address budgetary resolutions the

EC passed the 2021 budgets, replenished the CARES small business assistance due to the fact the budget

was exhausted and there were some

remaining applications to complete,

amend the temporary hazard pay policy and to complete the incarcerated

tribal members’ general welfare 2nd

distribution remaining applications.

The Shareholders’ Representatives

(meeting) concluding actions were

voting to have corresponding bylaws

for ASTHA and LSWN and appoint

health board members. The regular

declined the shot and suggested they

give my spot to an Elder or someone

else with a medical condition that

needed it more. Last week, I was at

the Health Center when they received

another almost 800 dosages. Once

the vial is removed from storage,

there is a timeline for how quickly it

must be administered. If they are unable to reach an individual in the 1st

tier, then they move to the 2nd, looking for an eligible candidate so they

don’t waste or spoil any of the medication. The hotline number to call

and get on the list is (405) 701-7190

or (405) 701-7600. They will also be

able to answer any of your questions

and concerns regarding the shot or to

get on the schedule.

As January is almost complete, the

Finance Department has begun “End

of Year” and initiated the Pre-Audit

process. There have been a few members asking for data and some of that

information will be available shortly.

Please be patient. Unlike the opinions posted on Social Media, there is

no personal agenda or lack of willingness to provide transparency. However, most folks need to understand,

not all the data being requested can

be shared, and certainly not in the

Newsletter, which isn’t delivered to

just tribal members. This is considered confidential, internal, and pro-

February 2021

free to contact me.

On December 16th 2020 a small

introductory meeting was held at the

Multipurpose building with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Senator

Shane Jett, Lisa Billy Johnson and the

EC members. The Congresswoman

and Senator shared future plans they

have about working with the tribal

leaders of Oklahoma. This is very exciting for not only our tribe but all the

tribes in Oklahoma.

I know this is a trying time for everyone due to this pandemic, but please

continue to practice all COVID-19

protocols by wearing mask, washing

hands and social distancing. Also it

is very important that you make an

appointment to get your COVID-19

vaccines. Let’s do our part in decreasing the number of people infected by

this virus.

EC meeting’s agenda items to approve

were enrollment memberships, tribal

court fees increase, tribal membership certification, (health) Provider

Relief Funds (which belong to another tribal facility) transfer back to

HRSA and emergency management

related resolutions.

My office and corresponding departments are continuing to work on

the Granicus system install and implementation as well as the website

design and elements for a tribal member portal. We are all continuing to

work on CARES projects due to the

extension and also keeping pace with

all of the changes at the federal level.

Changes are definitely afoot and with

changes there are growing pains but

in the end it is a good thing. If changes do not happen then we are stagnate

and there is no evolving and I am very

hopeful about these changes.

I reiterate to you to please continue

to be safe and stay warm in these remainder cold months - ‘til next time.

Ne yi wa! (Thank you!)

Alicia (Aly) Miller

Tribal Representative

Cell: 405.287.5247

Email: aliciam@astribe.com

prietary; and therefore not Public.

Though it’s been suggested, I am not

hiding anything but merely completing the tasks which you elected me to

do. Simply because a previous elected official provided this data does not

make it right or imply they were allowed to do so. “Internal Audits” are

exactly that, internal. The Final Report is used to make an assessment

of operations and if there are “findings”, suggest or recommend on how

to make corrections to prevent future

incidences.

In regards to the Food Pantry, it was

suggested I did not want or agree with

this decision and halted the initiation

of the program. I can report that is

not the case but an investigation was

completed back in late September,

early October, regarding validity of

some of the awarded contracts. This

action did not prevent the oversight

from advertising the positions, hiring

the necessary employees, providing

the required staff training and certification, nor purchasing the warehouse equipment, office supplies or

the food product for distribution.

When things go wrong, some are

quick to blame and point fingers. As

the Tribe’s top watchdog over spending, that is a part of my job, to make

certain Finance policy and procedure

are followed. And when this does not

(Continued on Page 3)

February 2021

www.astribe.com

happen, it is my responsibility to take

necessary measures to correct the

problem.

In late October, almost November,

Governor Johnson presented me a

3” binder filled with documents and

pages of information for the proposed

Assisted Living Center, for our Elders and other retired citizens in the

community. This action began almost two (2) years ago under former

Representative Fletcher. I expressed

my concern on why this wasn’t transferred over to the incoming elected

official, and “why now?” was I being

tasked with making a decision over

this topic. Basically, since it dealt with

numbers, I was asked to make a recommendation on whether the project was viable or to put it to bed. I

reached out to WIPFLI, the company

out of Minnesota previously chosen

to handle gathering the information.

They informed me since so much time

has passed, another series of question

and answers would follow, to determine if the need still existed and if the

cost for supplies to complete the build

were accurate. They did not provide

any other info other than to suggest,

due to the Pandemic, the price would

definitely change and increase.

I want to assure our People we are on

the right track. The issues I am working to correct were not made overnight or even this past year. In the last

6 months, since coming into office,

we have saved approximately $3 million dollars, by eliminating wasteful

spending and changing learned habits. In my Transitional meeting with

former Treasurer Ellis, he explained

that we would have a major budget shortfall (up to $3 million) and I

needed to prepare for the worst.

After discussion with Finance and

Tax staff, and Thunderbird GM Sam

Caruso, I made the unprecedent-

ed decision in late September, early

October, to freeze our General Fund

accounts, and not allow any atypical

expenditure. This meant, for the 1st

time in our Tribe’s history, there was

not the usual spending spree (waste)

which typically occurs from October

to December. It is the Tribe’s money and therefore should return to the

Tribe for reallocation or other potential investment. I am happy to report

this cost saving mechanism, along

with the upturn in Gaming the last

quarter, we were able to whittle down

that expected loss to about $3 hundred thousand.

As I close, I want to express my appreciation to membership for their

continued support and words of encouragement. It has been said multiple times, “That is why we elected

you to the position. We empowered

you to speak on our behalf and make

those tough decisions. We knew you

VETERANS REPORT

February 28, 2020 for the Oklahoma Hemp Association. The Absentee

Shawnee Veterans were planning on

attending the dedication of the Native

Monument for Veterans at the Native

American Smithsonian museum. But

the trip to Washington D.C. for the

Dedication was cancelled because of

the covid virus.

The Absentee Shawnee Veterans were

able to provide Military Rites for

James B. Sloan on April 29, 2020. The

Veterans also provided the Military

Rites for Frank Little Creek on December 17, 2020.

The Veterans also cleaned, packed and

moved all of the Veterans belongings

to the Procurement storage area on

December 18, 2029. The Veterans appreciated all the able assistance from

Kevin Kaseca, Robbie Komacheet, Joe

Morton and John Mann.

The Commander, Jason Bender and

Twila Parker were able to go distribute 6 grocery baskets for the holidays

to Anthony’s Tigers family, Emily

Longman’s family and Scott Dean Little Charley on December 21, 2020. In

Shawnee Twila Parker delivered grocery baskets on December 22, 2020

to Sadie Lowe’s family, Shirley Simpson and to Montana Dane Littlehead’s

family.

Greeting to all tribal members I

hope that everyone is staying well

and wearing their face masks. Also, I

would like to express my sorrow and

condolences to those families that

had lost beloved family members to

the covid virus. Also, to be sure and

get the covid vaccinations when it becomes available to Tribal members.

The Absentee Shawnee Veterans had

cut back on their activities due to the

fact that the covid numbers of infected people continues to rise.

The Absentee Shawnee Veterans

brought in the Flags at the Tribal

Complex at Community building on

could do it.” I simply and humbly say

“Thank you!” for entrusting me with

this great responsibility. I am doing

the best that I can under the circumstances, in the middle of a worldwide

pandemic. Personally, I am very excited as we’re beginning the new year,

projections and planning are set to

begin, and we figure out how best to

assist our members and propel the

Tribe forward.

As always, if you have any questions

or would like to share your concerns, please send me an email at:

jblanchard@astribe.com or call me

at: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6280. If I am

unavailable, please leave a message or

contact my Executive Assistant, Jan,

at Ext. 6309. She will make sure to relay your information.

Neyiwa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

Photo: Scott (left) and Gary Little Charley

recieving their grocery basket that were

distrubuted by the AST Veterans.

FY-2020

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 12/31/2020)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.)

Tobacco Refund

$7,499.91

$250,000.00

$18,216.80

$3,817.67

$14,622.24

$43,922.66

$8,640.57

$8,834.40

$200,000.00

$19,868.77

$0.00

$15,652.41

$0.00

$7,320.64

$13,276.94

$200,000.00

$8,424.95

$4,177.14

$9,718.02

$0.00

$6,906.11

TOTAL TAXES

$346,719.85

$251,676.22

Miscellaneous

$874.50

$347,594.35

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

APRIL

MAY

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

$3,782.80

$0.00

$250,000.00

$0.00

$22,071.85

$4,440.11

$0.00

$746.04

$14,375.66 $15,329.57

$38,779.48

$0.00

$6,651.73

$4,373.24

$3,215.94

$0.00

$13,792.86

$0.00

$28,960.40

$0.00

$9,270.15

$4,056.92

$0.00

$15,149.85

$1,524.92

$27,799.05

$34,188.16

$10,594.56

$3,961.02

$200,000.00

$9,105.56

$3,032.87

$15,763.32

$0.00

$7,442.15

$3,985.05

$200,000.00

$13,437.32

$0.00

$18,396.24

$0.00

$7,145.74

$14,804.18

$306,522.00

$22,056.91

$7,423.65

$15,033.97

$0.00

$5,766.18

$13,180.00

$313,044.00

$18,270.14

$52.34

$12,301.92

$0.00

$6,363.33

$4,064.85

$391,305.00

$15,206.78

$4,101.92

$11,381.79

$0.00

$8,647.85

$80,662.01

$2,310,871.00

$180,041.90

$24,876.55

$199,334.59

$116,890.30

$89,122.25

$242,503.16

$335,661.52

$24,888.96

$55,239.35

$93,313.46

$239,304.92

$242,964.35

$371,606.89

$363,211.73

$434,708.19

$3,001,798.60

$69.15

$119.00

$76.00

$201.00

$152.00

$182.00

$120.00

$252.40

$215.30

$140.30

$897.50

$3,299.15

0.11%

$251,745.37

$242,622.16

$335,737.52

$25,089.96

$55,391.35

$93,495.46

$239,424.92

$243,216.75

$371,822.19

$363,352.03

$435,605.69

$3,005,097.75

100%

2.68%

76.90%

5.99%

0.83%

6.63%

3.89%

2.97%

February 2021

www.astribe.com

ASTHS February 2021 Monthly Update

This year is shaping up to be another exciting year with our health programs, virtual community events, and other wonderful health and wellness efforts for the tribe! February is another opportunity to highlight cardiac health and healthy

heart awareness within our health programs for our patients and the community, as we also celebrating Valentine’s Day

this month. Please ensure you are getting your annual checkup in the New Year as well as taking your prescribed medications, maintaining appropriate diet and exercise during the pandemic – so you can be here for your family and everyone else who depends upon you

by taking good care of yourself! We are proud of the teamwork between both the Health System’s volunteers and Title 6 Staff, who since March 2020

have provided in excess of 55,000 meals to our Elders and other program recipients – a truly Herculean effort!

Please continue to be mindful of both your flu precautions, as well as with COVID safety precautions, as a risk of both the flu and COVID remains

high. COVID and the Flu are best fought with good general hygiene (brisk hand washing, staying home when sick, social distancing, and domestic sanitation for those cohabitating with COVID positive family members) as well as a normal annual flu immunization vaccine and the COVID

vaccine. Also be reminded that you cannot combine the Flu and COVID vaccinations, there is separation of time frames with the inoculation, and

also you cannot get the Flu vaccination in between your COVID vaccinations (primary vaccination, or shot 1, and booster, or shot 2). As vaccines

steadily increase in greater numbers, a multi-site fully dedicated COVID shot clinic will be stood up at Shawnee and LittleAxe to help our expansion

into Phase II and III will be advertised on the Web and Facebook, with the hours being M-F, 9-4PM, once sufficient quantities are secured to support large-scale vaccination pushes for our patients. As of January 14th, all 900 vaccines that have arrived have been given with more vaccinations

scheduled to arrive. Vaccines “show up” with minimal to no-notice, and are pushed out immediately to scheduled patients and those on waiting or

call back listings. Once you receive your vaccination, you must return for your booster scheduled appointment time/date to assure the full-effect of

the vaccination.

If you know of any tribal member who is homebound and needs assistance medically, including home health services, please contact administration at (405) 701-7621 so we can assist as best possible with resources or coordinate assistance for these members in need. Thank you all for making

our entire staff and employees feel appreciated and for using all of our wonderful services!

Please follow our COVID-19 page on the Health System Website as well as follow us on Facebook and the AST Tribe’s Government Page for the

latest information regarding access to services and support. Let’s continue to work together to defeat COVID-19 in our Native American and surrounding communities by protecting our most vulnerable population, our Elders and our other high-risk populations.

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! Next month we’ll announce the Employee of the Year for 2020, as voting is ongoing now. Remember: “Your mask

protects me, my mask protects you.”

February Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Travis O’Dell, Health IT

Team of the Month: Health HR Team Autumn Felton and Brenda Tiger

Special Leadership Award: Leonard Foreman, Kevin “Moose” Blanchard, and Kyle Gibson

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,

Nutrition Corner

BASIC STEPS

TO FOOD

SAFETY:

 Clean hands and

surfaces often.

-Wash your hands

with warm soapy

water for at least 20

seconds.

-Wash prep areas

before and after

food has been

prepared.

-Wash your

produce. Do NOT

wash your meat,

poultry, fish, or

eggs.

 Separate your

food items = do

not crosscontaminate.

-Do not put cooked

food on a surface

that has touched

raw meat, etc.

without being

washed in between

uses.

 Cook food to

safe internal

temperatures

 Refrigerate food

promptly.

-Refrigerate or

freeze within 2

hours of cooking or

purchasing.

-Do NOT thaw food

at room temp.

Thaw it via the

fridge, cold water,

or microwave.

-Divide large food

amounts into small

containers.

A S T

D I A B E T E S

A N D

W E L L N E S S

P R O G R A M

Let’s Talk About Food Safety

Food safety is important for all walks of life! However, if food safety is not

followed, the consequences can affect people with weakened immune systems,

cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, autoimmune disorders, and older

adults, more than a healthy individual. Food safety is defined as the handling,

preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness. Older

adults are found to be at an increased risk of foodborne diseases because their

digestive system holds food for longer amounts of time, the liver and kidneys may

not be able to rid the body of toxins, and they have weaker immune systems.

How to Lower Risks at Home:



Cook meat or poultry to a safe

minimum temperature

 These temperatures can be

found on the following

website: https://www.fda.gov/

food/buy-store-serve-safefood/safe-food-handling

Eat/Drink pasteurized milk, eggs, and

cheese

Wash fresh vegetables and fruit

Do not eat any products that have

raw dough or batter product, which

was supposed to be cooked or baked

prior to consumption.

Wash hands, surfaces, and utensils

thoroughly.

Keep raw foods separate from cooked

foods

Be Safe at the Grocery Store:



Before placing the raw packaged meat

products, place them in a plastic bag.

This is so that the juices do not drip

and possibly contaminate your other

food products.

Get any dairy products and eggs that

are found in the refrigerated section.

Do not buy food that has been

displayed in unsafe or unclean

conditions.

When buying canned items, check

that the cans do not have any dents,

cracks, or bulging lids. This could

indicate that the food has already

been exposed to a pathogen or is

more likely to be exposed.

Make sure that your produce is not

bruised or damaged.

What does the Best By Date

mean?

What to do when Eating Out:



The “Best if Used by” date indicates

when the product is at its best flavor

and quality.

When a food is past this date, check

for signs of spoilage.



Ask if foods contained uncooked

ingredients or how the food is

cooked. If the server is unsure, ask to

speak to the chef.

Do not ask for your meat cooked

“rare”

February 2021

www.astribe.com

PRESS RELEASE: AST Health System Year in Review 2020

8 January 2021

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.

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 8 months from now! This will allow capacity for investment in another

potential JV at the Shawnee Campus as well as potential expansion needs 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

program above and beyond any other tribes in our area, state, and the nation.

• ACA Sponsorships for AST Tribal Members that meet criteria in order to provide them the best care and insurance coverage to access referrals and

specialty care quickly in their time of need!

• Average monthly revenue is 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 of 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 and care 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 Regulations, with very limited and extreme

exception).

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 exceeds 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 Tribe 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 >55,000 meals to program recipients in 2020 alone! Title 6 also has immediate access to Health’s board certified Nutritionist.

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 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!

In 2020, preparing for our third AAAHC National Re-Accreditation in Patient Safety and Quality as well as meeting National Standards of Healthcare after

two “first ever” back-to-back accreditations secured by the Health Programs in 2016 and 2019 another string of first evers!

Unprecedented results! Financial Audits by retained outside National Financial Auditing Firms retained by the Tribe and the Executive Committee for our

annual health system financial audits revealed 2020 as another record year-over-year of clean audits by independent auditors filed with both the governmental entities at the Federal and State level, and BancFirst, as a permanent record of fact of our Health System’s Financial Management and stewardship

of both compacted, grant, and third party funds!

Continued benefit in 2020 of the renegotiated Tribal AST and I.H.S. Compact, whereby the new compact stabilized the joint venture funding from a limited

multi-year commitment to a permanent funding commitment of the Joint Venture of approximately $5M and provided for Home Health Services, which are

now an independently certified 5 Star Accountable Care Organization 5 out of 5 quality provider status, one of the few in the state presently! This means

insurance providers have to refer patients to our Home Health ahead of other agencies due to their rating, which is an indication of patient safety, quality,

and services.

The health system received the American Heart Association (AHA) of Oklahoma Community Leadership Award for supporting the Annual Heart Walk (virtual this year) with the community for 2020 as well as award recognition from the AARP Native American Elder’s Award Program, with three of the health

system’s employees being honored with this prestigious award!

Pandemic relief engaged immediately as the health system was amongst the first in the state to submit for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds,

Provider Relief Funds, and other CARES Act Funding for Testing and PPE for our staff to continue unabated in care and services to the tribe. To date, with

the limited exception of the Shawnee Clinic, the health system continues to operate throughout the pandemic 7 days a week for the tribe, even with limited

closure in Shawnee due to COVID exposure and patient safety responses!

More grants approved and awarded, with more services, in 2020, than ever in the health programs history – the most grants awarded in a single year ever

(even with the pandemic raging)! We continued to experience record growth during the pandemic!

First ever in Indian Country (and for a fifth year now) in collaboration with Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) regarding continuing medical education focused upon medical problems and conditions in Indian Country medicine and population health medical continuing education regard the health

challenges of Native peoples.

“Thank You”

We are deeply proud of the huge selection of services and the professional care we provided to our AST Tribal Members and other Patients we cared for

in 2020. As we all endeavor to continue the fight during this horrible pandemic, we all must remember the things that are important, such as our families,

the Tribe, and our communities we live and work in. Things are going to continue to be challenging, but will get better one day and must not forget the

good things that have occurred along with the challenging things we also endure. Be well, stay healthy, and thank you for your support of the AST Health

Programs!

www.astribe.com

February 2021

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

February 2021

www.astribe.com

February is Children’s Dental Health Month

Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

Oral Implications of COVID-19 on Children and Food Consumption

During the last year with the COVID-19 pandemic and all the effects it had on the state and our community as

dental professionals we are concerned about a rise in dental decay among children. Recent reports from the

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) informs us that when compared to 2019, there was a remarkable decline

in preventive services provided to children in 2020. Between the months of March and May of 2020, there was a 69

percent decline in dental services among Medicaid patients compared to the same time period in 2019 according

to CMS. And the vast majority of those patients were children.

As dental professionals, we are concerned about the lack of professional dental care that was sought and provided

especially to children during this pandemic. We have heard and witness first-hand how the COVID-19 pandemic

has changed the food consumption and eating habits of children. During the pandemic parents often found

themselves responsible for two additional meals they normally didn’t have to supply because their children

received these meals while in school. When you take these additional meals and multiply them by the number of

children in the home, you will find it had a significant impact on the cost of food for the household. Some parents

found themselves having to spend more money on food which led to less healthy choices as they were less

expensive.

Since many children were at home and not getting the nutritional balanced meals at school, we found that there

was a tendency for children to go for snack foods or foods with less nutritional value. This change in eating habits

correlated with an increase in the amount of carbohydrates that children were consuming. This came about in

many ways; breakfast became cereal, cinnamon rolls, and honey buns, then lunch brought an increase in

consumption of sandwiches and chips, soups, microwave macaroni and cheese and the ever present ramen

noodles also took the forefront. Some children with parents working from home some still found themselves

responsible for their lunch. As children had more free time due to distance learning they also had a tendency to

snack more, which in most instances were not healthy snacks. They had fruit snacks; sodas, Kool-Aid, chips, cookies

among other foods and all of these foods contain considerable amounts of sugar.

When most people think of cavities they think sugar, sweets and candy. Most are unaware that carbohydrates in

pasta, potatoes, breads and other starchy foods also can cause cavities. As these

foods start to breakdown in the mouth the carbohydrates become sugars. Most of

these foods also find themselves sticking in the chewing surfaces of the teeth for

prolonged exposure to the sugars. We would like to help prevent or lessen the

extensiveness of cavities that could be brought about by these dietary changes.

Not only did dietary changes occur so did home habits. Some children who only

brushed their teeth once a day before school, found themselves not brushing much

at all. Some of those who brushed more often before COVID-19 occurred found

themselves brushing less than they had before. This was in part due to change in

daily routines.

The AST Dental Clinic is committed to helping reduce the negative effects of the

pandemic on our patient’s oral health. So, throughout the month of February,

Children’s Dental Health Month, we will provide information on ways parents can

help protect their child’s teeth and combat the negative oral health effects of

COVID-19. Please visit our Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System website

(www.asthealth.org) and Facebook page for more information and events happening

in February and throughout the year.

The AST Dental Clinic is here to serve you. To make an appointment for your child or

yourself please call (405) 701-7964.

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.

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.

February 2021

www.astribe.com

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Alberty, Lynnix Carlene

Alford, Laurie Leann

Alford, Makenzie Raychel

Alford, Nicholas Blake

Alford, Paul Henry

Almanza, Sacha Blue Renee

Altman, Sabrina Lee

Arellano, Jennifer Lynn

Argueta, Oneonta Marie

Armstrong, Dusty Ridge

Asbridge, Sandra Lilrene

Atwara, Honey Nicole

Bacon, Camdyn Gregory

Barnard, Kevin Michael

Belden, Lois Jean

Bennett, Blaine Mattingly

Berryhill, Valerie Lynn

Bettelyoun, Amber Dawn

Bettelyoun, Anthony Bryce

Bettelyoun, Lea Dawn

Bittle, Joshua Jacob

Blackburn, Jacoby Ray

Blanchard Sr., Leland Dale

Blanchard, Aaron Gabriel

Blanchard, Cache Lewis

Blanchard, Caden Briar

Blanchard, Charles Eugene

Blanchard, Denise Louise

Blanchard, Joshua James

Blanchard, Kellice Lee

Blanchard, Nylah Itzel

Blanchard, Rikki Rechele

Blanchard, Sierrah Delyn

Blanchard, Taylor Jordan

Blanchard, Thurman Leon

Blanchard, Velma Mae

Bowles, Melissa Carole

Boyd, Laura Lynn

Brady, Elizabeth Aonna

Bread, Charles Michael

Bread, Dina Adele

Breeding, Kinsley Reece

Brown III, Curtis Jermain

Brown, Cody Wayne

Brown, Lisa Renee

Bryant, Isis Aponi

Bullen, Myles Robert

Byington, Baylee Kay

Carlson, Scottina Dakota

Carnes, Kylee Aleea Lynn

Carr, Adoree Celeste

Checotah, Eric Wayne

Cloud, Doris

Coddington, William Michael

Cooper, Dade Luke Allen

Copeland, Val Rochelle

Cotney, Trinity Dawn

Cottrell, Ryan Thomas

Cozad, Anastasia E-mah-doh

Craig, Carolyn Jean

Creek-Harjo, Josiah Sage

Crider, Eric Russell

Crocker, Dorothea Carolyn

Crothers, Jessica Lyn

Csoma, Alexander Attila

Daugherty, Kenneth

Daugherty, Mikenna Hope

Daugherty, Serena Mae

Davis, Meghan Paige

De Shazo, Heather Ann

Dean, Minnie Bear

Deardorff, Cynthia Ann

Deckard, Dakota Dale

Deer, Kylee Taryn

Deer, Michael Neil

Deere, Adina Ann

DeLodge, Lena Ruby Rhianna

Digilio, Brandin Anthony

Digilio, Bryon Andrew

Downs, Camden Blake

Downs, Cayden James

Dragoo, Lillian Oakley

Dragoo, Micah Lashaun D.

Eckles, Debra Lynn

Edwards, Kenneth Lee

Ellis, Austin Chase

Ellis, Jeremy Michael

Ellis, Leroy

Emmons, Brian Ross

Engledowl, Jasey Belle

Fenner, Kayana Isabelle

Ferrell, Ethan Shawn

Fixico, Stephen Anthony

Floyd, Jane Elizabeth

Foreman, Joshua Daniel

Foreman, Richard Eli

Francis-Guthrie, Dianne Susan

Frazier, Devon Leanne

Garcia Cruz, Erica Ann

Garcia, Amaziah Perez

Geissler, Stephanie Dayle

Gibson Jr., Ronald Lewis

Gibson, Kylakay Virginia

Gibson, Paige Nycole

Gibson, Paul Brian

Gillihan, Dezirea Kristyne

Gilman, Juanita

Gomez, Wilma Sue

Goodman, Blake Samuel

Granstrom, Gayla Sue

Grass, Wayne

Gravel, Olivia Jane

Hale, Taliyah Marie

Hall, Matteson Roi

Ham, Jerred Mace

Ham, Rhonda Juliene

Harder, Ruth Ellen

Harjo, Benjamin Ray

Harman II, Joshua Ely

Harper, Pauline Aileen S.

Hart, Ethan Michael

Hartfield, Jazlynn Shae

Harvey, Hally Marie

Hayes, Donna Kay

Hayes, Jocelyn Cynthia Lorene

Hayworth, Che`le Caye

Herrera, Robert Manuel

Hibdon, Kendra Nicole

Hill, Stephen Allen

Hollis, Natalie Jean

Hood III, Warren Weslyon

Hood, Dakota Zane

Hunter, Audrey Della

Huntington, Bradford Paul

Ibarra, Angel Antonio

Irvin, Nathaniel Konrad

Jimerson Jr., Robert

Jobe, Alexa Lee

Johnson Jr., Foster Calvin

Johnson Jr., Mark Benjamin

Johnson Sr., Mark Benjamin

Johnson Welp, Joseph Douglas

Johnson, Cleta Joyce

Johnson, Cooper Allen

Johnson, Grayling Wade

Johnson, Henry Kirby

Johnson, Jacob Jordan

Johnson, Marc Anthony

Johnson, Michael Jeremy

Johnson, Pauline Virginia

Johnson, Rahstin Allyn Sabbestiun

Johnson, Sandra Kay

Johnson, Tiffany Sheri

Jones III, Timothy Dale

Jones, Willie Lee

Judkins, Ashley Ann

Keith, Andy Ronin

Kelly, Ryan Michael

Kennedy, Kade Andrew

Kickapoo, Derek Anthony

Kirby, Gage Robert

Kitchen, Amber Elisabeth

Kohn, Florence Belden

Krackenberger, Sharon Lea

Krejci, Ronald Dylan

Kupczynski, Joseph Martin

Kupczynski, Taysher Martin Lee

Lalehparvaran, Ali Jordan

Laplant, Scotty Alan

Lasarge, Amos Dewayne

Lavell, Jade Daniel

Leath, Mary Loyse

Lehman, Joenita Leigh

Lehman, Mikayla Jo

Lena, Janice Gail

Lena-Tiger, Camille Dawn

Lewis, Pamela Lynn

Limbaugh, Jodi Kathleen

Little Axe Sr., Danny

Little Axe, Justus Phoenix

Little Axe, Ronald Dean

Little Charley Jr., Scott

Little Creek, Larry Dwight

Littlebear, Brooklyn Shay

Littlebear, Grant Edwin

Littlebear, Laura Jan

Littlecreek, Cynthia Marie

Littlehead, Gary Lynn

Logan, Sidna Rae Lenee

Longhorn, Avis Elaine

Longhorn, Lindsey Marie

Longhorn, Nathan Neil

Lorne, Mrs. Moria Oloizia

Lowe, Kara Michelle

Lowe, Taylor Makayla

Lumpmouth, Wynona Lee

Maddux, Jonathan Webster Tiger

Mahardy, Jeffery Andrew

Mann, Caylie Grace

Mann, Colby Lee Richard

Mann, Kyelie Rose

Markwardt, Ethan Thomas

Marshall, Denia Kay

Martinez, Erica Inez

Martinez, Hayden Loa

Martinez, Jasmine Consuelo

Martinez, Shawnee Danielle

Masquas, Cora Irene

Masquas, Elysia Rose

Masquas, Joshiah Lee

May, Gina Lanette

McDaniel, Kelsey Layne

McDoulett, John William

McDowell, Farrell Ramon

McKenzie Lewis, Elain Kay

McKinney, Ellen Marie

Medina, Elizabeth Ruth Ann

Medina, Trinity Lynn Tiger

Melton, Jaycie Taylor

Miller, Cari Denise

Miner, Veda Jorene

Minesinger, Joshua Brooker

Minesinger, Seth Wildcat

Mitchell, Benito Miquel Travis

Mohawk Fink, Clayton Henry

Mohawk, Cherokee Cheyenne

Mohawk-Bernard, Charlie Jeanelle

Moore, Alexia Saranda

Moore, Thomas Joseph William Randall

Morton, Joseph Ohland

Mount, Glenda Dawn

Murdock Sr., Steven Alan

Murdock, Steven Alan

Musick, Michael Thomas

Nail, Gregory Thomas

Neely, Ethan Ray

Novick, River Elaine-Monique

Nuno, Phyllis Leeann

Odell, Ronnie Lynn

Onzahwah, Davani Utonna

Onzahwah, Ti Calvin Kachine

Owens, Beau Wesley Laine

Owings, Abigail Rose

Panther, Shawn Dell

Panther-Baker, Lydia Denise

Panther-Davis, Tammie Rae

Parker, John Wendall Gage

Perez, Tesla Nichole

Perkins, Laina Deann

Perry, Georgia Grace

Perry, Sierra Breanna

Peter, Kalina Nicole

Pine, Jeremiah Andrew

Ponce, Aisaiah Anthony

Pyrch, Jesse Kellen

Quraishi, Ibraheem Bin Khalil

Raisbeck Jr., David Nathaniel

Raisbeck, Samantha Storm

Raisbeck, Samuel Walter

Ramirez III, Florentino

Ramirez, Mariah Fay-Ann

Ramirez, Matias Noah

Reyes, Isabel Fe

Richey, Kodi Rae Jolynn

Ridenour, Sydney Bree

Rigg, DeeAnn Onahwag

Rigney, Mayzie Mae

Riley, Hulbutta Kotcha

Robbins, Blake Anthony

Robbins, Sasha Mae

Robbins, Taylar Paige

Robison, Ariana Michelle

Rolette Martinez, Cheryl Lynn

Rolette, Madison Fox Grant

Rolette, Madison Joy

Rowan, Damian Eugene

Runsabove, Honor Mae

Sams, Christine Lorraine

Sanchez, Kianna Paola

Seber, Peyton Eddie

Serena, Laveda

Shawnee, Lanayah JaN’aee

Simpson, Christian Jacob

Simpson, Cody Lee

Slayton, Brooke Danielle

Sloat, Douglas James

Sloat, Meika Ladon

Smith, Cynthia Diane

Smith, Juliana Renee

Smith, Marvin

Smith, Samuel Ryan

Smith, Zackery James

Snake, Alvin Matthew

Snake, Julia DeAnn

Snake, Kenneth Lee

Snake, Lewis George

Snake, Stewart Lancer

Snow, Desmond James

Soap, Sally Clarice

Solomon, Billie Jean Tiger

Spoon, Ashur Clancy

Spoon, Edward Joe

Spoon, Justin Tyler

Spoon, Paisley Rennea

Spybuck, Garland Charles

Spybuck, Gavan Wayne

Spybuck, Roberta Ann

Steed, Ruby Leigh

Stevenson, Jodean Ann

Stoudemire, Naviah DeAnne

Strain, Gerald Tousley

Stryker, Doyle Chad

Stryker, Laurel Brad

Sullivan, Aizah Vanesse

Sullivan, Marcus Lee

Sutton Jr., Jeremy Ray

Switch, Sophia Michelle

Tahah, Barton Dale

Talton, Dacia Arie

Talton, Kaydince James

Taryole, Laura Lee

Tascier, Sarah Isabelle

Tello-Faz, Maria delaLuz

Terrell, Xavier Thomas Jackson

Thompson, Asher Bryce

Thorpe Jr., Edwin James

Thorpe, Edwin James

Tiger, Karman Rose Daylee

Tiger, Kevin Richard Dewayne

Tiger, Soaryn Edward Matthew

Tiger, Tammy Cindie Ladawn

Tiger, Tyler Matthew

Trussell, Sherry Lynn

Tyner, Tammy Lynn

Uchida, Kevin Micheal

Vanliew, Timberlynn Raye

Vaughn, Dylan Thomas

Wade, Justin Lee

Warrior, Anthony Louis

Warrior, Pamela Sue

Washington, Olvie Winston

Watkins, Destiney Shae

Watkins, Jayana Laneis

Watson, Adriana Renae

Watson, Brent Grynnel

Watson, Peyton Deshae

Wheeler, Emily Anne

Wheeler, Leah J.

Whims, Madison Mackenzie

White Thunder, Shelby Lynn

White, Christopher Alan

Whittaker, Caiden Skye

Whittaker, Joshua Jay W.

Wiley, Prince John Bowen

Wilkinson, Kaelynn Rayann

Williams, Brennan Marie

Williams, Kaylee Nicole

Williams, Kevin Bruce

Williams, Phoenixx Winter Ryne

Wilson Harjo, Reta Marie

Wilson, Adam Lee

Wilson, Angela Christy

Wilson, Mariana Danyel

Wilson, Melvin Wayne

Wood, Ryan Ashley

Yamutewa, Chebon Dale

February 2021

www.astribe.com

Happy Happy belated

16th Birthday to my

beautiful daughter

Jiliyan Jade!! May you

continue to shine and

brighten every day!!

I love you!

Love Mom

Jiliyan Jade

Justin,

Happy Birthday to my eldest

child!! Hope its a great one!!

Momma loves you!

XOXO Mom

Justin

Happy Birthday brother!

You deserve a wonderful

day to spend with us!!

Love Jop and Jil

Justin Tyler

Have a great Birthday!! Aunt B loves you very much!!

Love always Aunt B

To our silly sister

Jiliyan

Happy Birthday to

you!! Hope it was

Amazing like you!!

Love Brothers,

Joplin and Justin

Jiliyan,

Happy belated

Birthday!! Auntie

“It” loves you so

very much!!

Love Auntie B

Bee Jay

Happy late Birthday to my

wonderfully awesome big

sister, Creepie!! So glad

your mine!!

Love always,

Baby Sis Sheree

Happy 60th Birthd

Marvin Smith

t man

You are the toughes

ry proud

we know! We are ve

of you and love you

Landyn

Sherry, Jordan and

Sandra

Happy late Birthday!

Happy 30th Birthday

Sheldon White Thunder

From NaNami, Mom, Dad, NaKiaus,

Shelsie, Sheldon and Bryson

Happy 40ish Birthday

Rikki Blanchard

Happy 56th Birthday

Leland Blanchard

From Mom, Dad, NaKiaus, Shelsie,

Shelby, Bryson, and NaNami

Hope it was a

good one!!

XOXO

Sherrie

Shelby Lynn White Thunder

From The White Thunder Bunch

From The White

Thunder Bunch

Grandma/Mom

Sis, Tommy, Shelsie, NaKiaus,

Sheldon, Shelby, NaNami

and Bryson

Happy Birthday to

my Beautiful Nieces

Sthephanie

& Chele

Love Aunt Rhonda

Sadie Spybuck-Low

June 9, 1943 - January 8, 2021

Born June 9, 1943 in Concho, OK to Charley B. Spybuck and

Lillian Davis. She was loved by her entire family and friends.

She loved watching her birds eat in the backyard and especially

taking care of all her plants, she had a true green thumb taking

care of them. Watching her grandson Joplin play soccer was a

delight for her. As was keeping up with her granddaughter Jiliyan and her Home Ec. Class. Asking her other grandson Justin

how his day at work went was always a joy for her to hear. As

for her daughter Sherrie, they could always be seen together

at garage sales, grocery stores and Joplin’s games. She will be

forever missed for she was an ornery old lady and the most

awesome Mom and Granny. I love you Momma!

Happy Valentines Day to my Sugarbabies

Kantynn, Kanynn and Lynnlei

Love Granny and Grandpa

AllNations Bank Report

AllNations Bank was chartered as First National Bank of Calumet, Calumet, Oklahoma in 1901. The bank has served

the businesses and citizens of Calumet and Canadian County for 118 years. First National Bank became a State

Chartered Bank on August 16, 2004 and changed its name to AllNations Bank. AllNations Bank is owned by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. AllNations Bank opened a branch in Shawnee, Oklahoma on May 19, 2011.

AllNations Bank continues to proudly serve the businesses and citizens of both Canadian and Pottawatomie Counties.

Current Bank Board members include Eastman Switch, Anita Chisholm, Terri Mefford, Larry Briggs, and Stephen

Smith.

Total Loans

Total Investments

Total Bank Premises

Total Assets

1st Qtr 2020

$24,338,722

$14,447,684

$552,926

$44,307,849

2nd Qtr 2020

$21,960,111

$19,419,236

$505,973

$46,655,676

3rd Qtr 2020

$20,125,098

$16,600,390

$504,774

$43,561,980

4th Qtr 2020

$23,075,288

$14,599,694

$496,912

$41,838,006

Total Deposits

Total Borrowings

Total Capital

$39,398,836

$4,842,707

$41,611,666

$4,933,261

$38,396,295

$5,046,797

$36,688,885

$5,020,112

Net Income

($109,428)

($90,472)

$100,126

($27,568)

December 31, 2020 by branch

Calumet

Shawnee

Total

Total Deposits

$35,690,171

$998,715

$36,688,885

Total Loans

$21,693,899

$1,381,389

$23,075,288

New Developments in 2020

The bank has been working on several enhancements this year. First, we partnered with the Oklahoma Native Assets

Coalition (ONAC) to develop our Simply Safe account with no surprise fees and no overdraft fees to serve the unbanked and under-banked people in the community including tribe members. The 1st 100 accounts that open a

Simply Safe account, receive a matching $25 grant from ONAC.

Second, we created an account specifically for the members of the AST or employees of the AST or employees of any

of the businesses under the AST umbrella called AST Preferred Checking. There are several benefits to the AST

account just for these account holders.

Third, we moved up the launch of mobile deposits due to Covid-19. Mobile deposit is where a customer can open the

bank's mobile app and take a picture of a check to deposit electronically without going to a bank branch.

Lastly, the bank is working with the company that provides our debit cards to roll out a debit card with the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe's logo on it.

February 2021

www.astribe.com

Elders Report

Greetings to everyone and I hope that everyone is staying well and safe. I wanted to

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education De- express my heartfelt sadness at the loss of more Absentee Shawnee tribal members and

partment:

my condolences to all tribal families. The covid virus is nothing to be under estimated, it

is unfeelingly infecting anyone and everyone that it comes into contact with as a new host

for it’s continued survival. We all need to do everything we can to protect ourselves from

this deadly virus. I carry and wear my face mask whenever I have to go into stores or to

•

Walmart. My bottles of hands sanitizer go everywhere with me.

But back to what the Elders had been working on during the month of December. We

had input our information to Procurement for the Individual $100 checks but that process

•

was picked up by Executive Committee on December 16, 2020. The Executive Committee

decided to absorb back our Elders monies and added to it. They then sent a bank gift card

of $155.00 to all Elders. So this is for those Tribal Elders that called me from Pennsylvania,

•

Kansas and Reno Nevada asking for “Their Elders money”! The Absentee Shawnee Tribal office covers 5 counties here in Oklahoma which is their jurisdiction area. Cleveland,

•

Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Lincoln and Payne counties. There was no separate $100 check

as the Executive Committee provided for all the Elders that reside in state and those Elders

•

that reside out of state.

The Elders Council is provided a budget that provided for monthly meetings of local

Elders that was for recognition of birthdays and we planned our years activities such as

•

group trips. Local Elders attended the meetings and participated in bi-monthly fund raising activities that supported these year long activities. I urge all Elders in state and out

of state to subscribe to your Tribal newsletter. Or use your computer to go the WWW.

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

ASTRIBE.COM as it is your responsibility to keep up to date on what the Tribe is doing or

providing to the ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS!!

Attention:

The Elders Council Officers are often retired Tribal Members and are elected to the

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

Officers positions. Our Elders trailer on campus we have vacated on December 18, 2020

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Ed- because we were informed by Mr Joseph Blanchard, Treasurer we’re getting a new modular building. Which we are grateful for and waiting for our new modular building. All of

ucation.

our supplies and equipment is stored in Procurement storage area.

For more information, please call (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 email Tresha Spoon at tresham@asDue to the continuing covid virus and the deadly affect on our precious Tribal members

tribe.com.

there will be no group members meetings at this time. The Elders Officers will continue to

meet to address the business of the Elders. At this time we’re waiting for our 2021 Budget

AST Education Department: Big Jim Youth Awards and a date when we get our new building. We also will be organizing to move all of our

equipment and supplies into the new building. We also wish to express our gratitude to the

We will begin taking applications for the 2020-21 Big Jim Youth Maintenance Supervisor, Kevin Kaseca, Robbie Komacheet, John Mann and Tom Morton

Awards on January 1, 2021. High school seniors of both genders within the 50 United for helping the Elders move all of our stuff. It was a exhausting day for us!! But they helped

States are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2020-21 school year. Applications immensely shortening the work day!! From a possible 8 hours of hard work to 4 hours!!

will be accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2021 by US mail or email. Official tranI urge all Tribal members to get the vaccinations. I got my first shot on December 30,

scripts will be accepted via email or as a hard copy. Faxed copies will not be accepted. 2020 I drove through snow to get my shot!!

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 Everyone stay safe and stay well!

to the college or university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2021 seTwila Parker, Elders Council

mester. The scholarship must be used for the fall 2021 semester.

•

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.

We will begin accepting applications for the following awards:

•

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

Applications accepted:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Department

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)

©NPS

Tribal Enrollment #:

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

(STREET)

Home Phone: (

(CITY)

)

(STATE)

Cell Phone: (

(ZIP)

)

Email:

Rivers, Trails and Conservation Program Assistance

LHIP Direct Hire Authority Resource Assistance (DHA-RA) - Austin, TX

BASIC ELIGIBILITY

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Name:

City:

State:

Guidance Counselor:

(FIRST)

(LAST)

Phone #:

Sport:

Position:

Coach:

Phone #:

(FIRST)

(LAST)

Indian Education Director:

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

•Age 18 to 30, and military veterans up to age 35 and younger

•Possess US citizenship or permanent residence

•Currently enrolled in an upper-level undergraduate or graduate program

•Have a strong interest — or relevant experience — in areas pertaining to —

but not limited to — history, historic preservation, public history, museum

studies, archaeology, cultural interpretation, landscape architecture,

anthropology or other related fields

•Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) -- helpful and more needed for some positions

•Be social media savvy

LEARNING GOALS

The intern will develop the following skills:

•Researching and writing stories and case studies

•Creating print and web materials for outreach and program promotion

•Outreach and engagement to underserved or underrepresented communities

DRIVER’S LICENSE

No. Public transportation (although not ideal) and bicycling are an option for

Austin-based interns; remote interns can work from residence. An intern with a

drivers license and vehicle would be able to more easily conduct field visits, but

it is not a requirement

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Work Environment: The Austin metropolitan area has a population

of over two million and is located at a low elevation of about 400 feet and

experiences mild winters and hot summers. Outdoor and indoor recreation

and entertainment options abound. There are Latino communities (primarily

Mexican-American and Tejano) located near the office in South Austin and

throughout the region. The RTCA Austin Field Office is a typical office

setting located in a building operated by a local non-profit focusing on youth

education and conservation corps programming.

Work Environment: Work will be primarily in-office with possible field visits

(depending on pandemic travel restrictions and intern’s availability to drive/

travel).

TIME FRAME

• Applications must be submitted by 11:55 P.M. MST Feb. 7, 2021.

Top candidates will be selected for interviews in late February and early March.

Placement decisions and assignments will generally be made during the month

of March.

•Standard LHIP positions will go for a 11-week period will begin in late May through

late July 2021 and conclude August July depending on specific requirements of the

project site.

•Direct Hiring Authority positions will last 12 weeks which includes a one week long

career and leadership workshop.

Learn more and apply:

https://latinoheritageintern.org/

Dalia Dorta: ddorta@environmentamericas.org • 720.438.1272

February 2021

www.astribe.com

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 pick-up.

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 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 272 new Section 106 projects for

review. In conjunction with receiving projects, she has consulted on 220 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 92 new telecommunications facility projects for review. In conjunction with

receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation for the clearance of

78 telecommunications projects.

Events

On November 17th, the Cultural Preservation Staff traveled

to Northpark mall in Oklahoma City to decorate a Christmas tree for the 2020 Red Earth Treefest. The event featured

17 Christmas trees from various tribes around Oklahoma.

Besides the Absentee Shawnee other tribes who participated

included the Caddo, the Cherokee, the Cheyenne & Arapaho, the Choctaw, the Citizen Potawatomi, the Comanche,

the Kaw, the Muscogee (Creek), the Osage, and the Wichita

Affiliated Tribes. The trees displayed handmade ornaments

from each tribe that highlighted their distinctive tribal cultures. According to the event coordinators, the event was a

great success. They received a lot of compliments about each

tree that was showcased.

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department

as we continue to make changes to our programs, in order to provide the best service to our

Tribal community. My door is always open so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at

405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or cbutler@astribe.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Petitioner: Dakota Megehee

filed a petition with the Absentee

Shawnee Tribal Court for a

decree changing names as

follows:

Present Name

Dakota Megehee

To Proposed Name

Dakota Little Charley

ATTENTION

The AST Children’s Christmas

party was held December 12,

2020. If anyone was unable to

attend, you can still call the

Governor’s office at (405) 2754030, Kim Porter at ext. 6269

or Alvina Barnes at ext. 6307

to have their gift card mailed

to them. Last day to call is

February 12 by 4 pm.

TAX PREPARATION

TAX PREPARATION FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS, WIDOWS/

WIDOWERS OF TRIBAL MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES

FREE OF CHARGE

Call Tina Ontiveros for Appointment

Absentee Shawnee Tribe/Representative Department

(405) 275-4030 x 6431

Location for Tax Preparation is on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in

Shawnee at the Multi-Purpose Building.

The time will be every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from, 5:30 PM to

8:00 PM and Saturday mornings from 9:00 to Noon.

Tax Preparation will start Saturday, February 13th. Those meeting the

Low-to-Moderate income threshold of FY 2021, Tax Year 2020, is $57,000

are eligible for free Income Tax filling, Form 1040 & 1040SR.

Please bring all tax documentation: Photo Identification for each adult, Social Security Cards for all people to be listed on the forms, 1099’s, W-2’s,

1099-R’s, medical and dental expense, last year’s taxes and receipts for any

charitable donations.

Revised: 1/19/21

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Child Care Development Fund Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405)432.8411 FAX: (405)878-0156

AST Newsletter- Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Programs

February 2021

We hope you and your family continue doing well. Due to this unprecedented national health emergency we have been doing what we can to keep the CCDF grant in

compliance and learning about what we can do to assist families in this pandemic.

We are still accepting applications for AST Child Care Assistance if you need child

care assistance and would like to apply. The application is on the AST website under

Services/Child Care. We offer assistance to any Native child with a CDIB who live in

our service area of Cleveland, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie Counties. The

parents or guardians must meet certain income guidelines but we would encourage

anyone to apply. We can also offer services for families who are unemployed with a

three (3) month job search eligibility period. The families can choose any OKDHS

Licensed Child Care Provider that is convenient for them.

We are also still offering the Relative Home Provider care type where a relative who

lives in a separate residence can care for an eligible child. We will have the application and guidelines on the AST Website under the Services/Childcare page. Applicants who wish to utilize the RHP will need to be eligible for AST Child Care prior

to RHP approval. Please contact me or LaNora Buswell, CCDF Specialist, if you have

any questions.

We are still on hold with the Afterschool Program on the AST Complex. We will

provide notification as soon as a decision is made regarding reopening. We are still

in contact with our ASP families and try to continue outreach. If you or your family

need afterschool child care assistance please contact us or apply through the child care

assistance program and we can help find a provider that will be able to provide your

child care needs.

Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks enterprise and the After School

Programs is to provide quality child care to Native and non-native children in our

communities. We do this by our innovative ideas on curriculum and staying abreast

of all training and requirements to maintain higher levels of care. We strive to be the

best and be better than the best every day.

If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions please feel free

to contact me or LaNora Buswell at the number above or by email, astchildcare@astribe.com.

Ni yi wa! (Thank you)

Briana Ponkilla

CCDF Coordinator

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

February 2021 Newsletter

Building Blocks II finished with renovations and setting up our classrooms

with new furniture and learning materials in November 2020. We are excited

about being able to teach the children in the new classrooms in 2021. We hope

to have a better year ahead at Building Blocks II as we are hoping to be open

more this year.

We are excited to be open now serving the children of our AST Tribal Employees. We have 17 staff and 12 children in attendance. We are glad to be

open and ready to serve our families in 2021. We hope 2021 brings better

times for everyone.

Have a great February!

February 2021

www.astribe.com

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

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

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

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT

AN ARTICLE OR STORY

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe

complex will be closed

February 15, 2021

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.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.