Inside this issue. . .

August 2012

Vol. 27 No. 8

The

Absentee Shawnee

News

Inside this issue. . .

Executive Committee

Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

YTD Tax Collections. . . . . . . . . 6

Employees of the Month. . . . . . . 8

Esteline Schulenberg . . . . . . . . 10

August Birthdays . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Horseshoe Bend . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Swear-in Ceremony . . . . . . . . . 20

Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail. . . .23

Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

New Post On Turtle Talk

Split South Carolina Sct Complies With

Icwa And Affirms Return Of Child To

Cherokee Father

Here is the opinion:

Adoptive Couple v Cherokee Nation

An excerpt:

We do not take lightly the grave interests at stake in this case. However, we are

constrained by the law and convinced by the facts that the transfer of custody

to Father was required under the law.

Adoptive Couple are ideal parents who

have exhibited the ability to provide

a loving family environment for Baby

Girl. Thus, it is with a heavy heart

that we affirm the family court order.

Because this case involves an Indian

child, the ICWA applies and confers

conclusive custodial preference to the

Indian parent. All of the rest of our

determinations flow from this reality.

While we have the highest respect for

the deeply felt opinions expressed by the

dissent, we simply see this case as one

in which the dictates of federal Indian

law supersede state law where the

adoption and custody of an Indian child

is at issue. Father did not consent to

Baby Girl's adoption, and we cannot say

beyond a reasonable doubt that custody

by him would result in serious emotional

or physical harm to Baby Girl. Thus,

under the federal standard we cannot

terminate Father's parental rights.

For these reasons, we affirm the family

court's denial of the adoption decree

and transfer of custody to Father.

By: Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Executive Committee

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

ISSAC GIBSON

LT. GOVERNOR

TERI REED

SECRETARY

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

fourteen.

The executive Committee has

been receiving a lot of calls about

the “COBELL CASE”. As soon as

we can get some information on

this, we will let everyone know.

We know there have been rumors

This is the first time that I know

Greetings:

and allegations about this settle- of our Tribal Government attemptI hope everyone is staying cool ment and I am in the process of

ing to grow corn. I am very pleased

and healthy during this years sum- getting the facts for you.

at the results we achieved. There

mer heat spell.

was plenty of corn for everyone.

Everyone try to stay cool and Many elders came and picked corn

Did everyone have a chance safe during these hot days, and

to pick some of the corn that we as always, if you have something when it was ready. We even had

had planted? We certainly hope so. you want to talk to me about, come other tribes comment on what an

Thanks to all of you who attended by the office or call me and I will accomplishment it was for us to

the “corn drying class” that Sue come to your home or any place have raised the corn we need for

traditional purposes. It was not

held at her Mother’s home, she put for a meeting.

an easy undertaking; we put a lot

it together so quickly we didn’t

of work and care into the planting,

have time to notify all those who NE YI WA

maintenance and harvesting of the

wanted to learn how to dry corn

crop. It was well worth it. All tribal

and make bread. Next year we can Governor George Blanchard

members are welcome to go and

plan another class for drying corn

pick corn, we just ask that you take

and making bread at the corn field Tribes:

what you can use. We do not want

the way our elders did in the olden

to waste this corn.

days. Those who attended would

1. Shawnee - si wi ne wi

like to thank Isaac, Andy, and our

maintenance department for plant2. Caddo - ki li hi li ge

ing such a good crop of corn and

3. Delaware - la ni pa

the support they all had from the

Executive Committee.

4. Kickapoo - ke ki po

Governor’s

Corner

Language classes will resume

on August 5th at 1 P.M. and they

will be held at Brendle Corner.

The first 1 1/2 hours will be devoted to our language, and 1 1/2 hour

will be devoted to our traditions

and customs, etc. During this time,

I would like to see more of our

Tribal Elders attend so they could

assist with instructing the young

people with the traditions and

customs of the Shawnee. We will

provide pencils, paper, snacks, and

drinks.

Before the end of summer, I

would like to have a two day language camp for the children. As

soon as I can put this together, I

will notify the children ages five to

2

Lt. Gover

nor

’s

Report

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

government to run but we also have

heritage and tradition to maintain

and pass on for many generations.

I hope this is an activity that stays

with the tribe for many years to

come.

We are working to close out

the last mile and a ¼ that we have

contracted with Cleveland County

on Road improvements. We are

also working with the Secretary’s

office in rebuilding the parking for

the smokeshop in Harrah. The only

other projects we have pending is

the parking lot for the satellite office

for the Police Department in Little

Axe and Kings Road in Johnson

Community. After these projects

are complete we plan to revisit our

funding and the priority list. If

you have any input on these roads,

please let us know, we look forward

to hearing from you.

5. Creek - ho mi se ko

I hope you are all staying cool

and out of this heat. It’s not as bad

6. Seminole - ho mi se ko

Not only did our corn turn out as last year but it seems like it is

good, our watermelons produced far right now.

7. Sac & Fox - hofike

better than what we expected. We

believe the hot weather caught up

8. Potawatomie - po ti ti ma

with us and prevented the melons

9. Cherokee - kitohowi

from reaching full growth. They

are beginning to split on their own

10. Seneca - ni ti wa

in the field. But they are at an edible size, and the people who have

11. Chickasaw - ge ki sa

picked have said they are sweet and Greeting Tribal Members:

taste good.

12. Cheyenne - si ya ne

This month marks the middle

There was advice from all ages

of

my two-year term as Secretary

If you are unable to pronounce and we heeded all of the advice

of

the tribe. I came into office

any of these words, feel free to we could get. Many different age

one

year ago this month. Overall,

give me a call, I will be glad groups worked in the corn field. It

I feel pretty good about my

to help you.

405-659-5357 or was a learning experience for all

of us. I know that we have a tribal progress in learning the job and my

gblanchard@astribe.com

accomplishments during this first

Secretary’s

Report

year. There is a lot more I want to

learn about issues important to our

tribe in the coming months. I also

have much to accomplish before

the end of my term. I appreciate

your support and input during this

first year. Your feedback helped to

guide me in making progress in

areas that are important to you.

We recently had our audit

readouts for the various entities

within the tribe, and for the tribe as

a whole. Overall, the audit results

were very good. I appreciate

the diligent work by all of the

employees to make sure that our

money and assets are accounted for

in a timely and accurate manner.

CULTURAL PRESERVATION

PROJECT

Our summer program to

document the lives and stories of

tribal members is progressing. Our

three college/graduate students

have been busy interviewing tribal

members and recording their

stories.

As mentioned last month, the

stories and profiles we record

will be maintained in our Cultural

Preservation Department. We

want to preserve our history

by documenting these stories

for future generations. Some of

our work on this project will be

featured in our newsletter. This

month we are featuring a story

written by Paulette Blanchard on

Esteline Schulenburg. I hope you

enjoy the article on Esteline and all

of our future stories.

If you would like to volunteer

to be one of the featured tribal

members, please let me know.

Or, you may contact the student

journalist directly by email at

journalist@astribe.com or by

telephone

on

405-275-4030

extension 191.

CASINO UPDATE

The past few months have been

very exciting for Thunderbird

Entertainment Center. From March

to June, Thunderbird Norman’s

operating income is up 91% over

2011. Combining both properties

operating income it is up over

149%. They have been diligently

working to drive revenue while

at the same time controlling

expenses. The hard work is paying

off and they are trending to transfer

over 1 million more dollars to the

tribe in 2012 than in 2011.

The coming months should be

have always had a pretty good

turnout in both the men and

women’s division. Please email me

pictures of you and/or your team(s)

along with names and tournament

results. I would also like to hear

about your favorite memories from

the current tournament or from

tournaments in the past. I’ll collect

this information and post it in the

next edition of the newsletter.

Please email your pictures and

comments to teri@astribe.com.

I wish you safe travels and

WEBSITE

enjoyment

as you finish out the

Our new website (www.astribe.

com) was redesigned months summer months. If you have any

ago and is functioning at about issues or concerns that you would

half of the intended capacity. To like addressed in the newsletter,

compensate for this, the old website please let me know.

is accessible from the home page.

We have been searching for a Teri Reed – Secretary

website administrator for quite teri@astribe.com

some time and have not been able 405-275-4030 Ext 104

to fill this position. The job is

advertised on the old website under

the heading “Employment”. If you

know of an experienced website

designer in need of a job, please

refer him/her to our website to fill

out an application for this job.

Blessing to Absentee Shawnee

just as exciting as the previous

months. In July they gave away

two Jeep Patriots and the response

was very positive. The new event

center at Thunderbird Norman is

up and running. They are currently

trending to have a record setting

July with transfers to the tribe of

200% more than July 2011. The

promotion planned for August will

be giving away 60 inch televisions

each Saturday at both locations.

Treasurer’s

Report

ENROLLMENT

I know some of you are

interested in our enrollment

changes and activity, so this month

I am reporting on our enrollment

department activity for 2012

through the month of June.

• 3,705 total enrolled tribal

members

• 15 deceased in 2012 through

the end of June 2012

• 4 enrollment rejections

• 2 voluntary relinquishment

• 2 blood quantum corrections

If you plan to enroll a minor

applicant, please include a photo

with your enrollment application

so we will have a picture on file.

Pictures can be emailed to: Larry

Buckley at larryb@astribe.com or

Darrell Larney at dlarney@astribe.

com.

STATE INDIAN SOFTBALL

TOURNAMENT

The State Indian Softball

Tournament for fast pitch and slow

pitch is being held July 27-29th

at the Boomer Softball Complex

in Oklahoma City. I know that

our tribe will be well represented

in these tournaments because we

Tribal Members,

Thank you Election Commission

for providing the refreshments

at the “Swearing-In Ceremony”.

You all always do an excellent job

in the preparation and presentation

of the Oath to the newly elected

officials. Congratulations to Isaac

Gibson, Jr., Lt. Governor, Jeff

Gibson, Representative, Augustine

Johnson,

Deputy

Election

Commissioner and Shirley Adkins

on their respective re-elections.

We are continuing progressing

in the areas of economic

development, educating our tribal

members, and services for the

tribal members. Below is the list of

activities for the month:

2012, 4-8pm., Thunderbird Casino

EVENT CENTER, Norman, OK.

Will have live music, karaoke

contest, food, and lots of fun

for whole family. Sponsored by

Community Health Preventative

Service.

• Diabetes Education Program

for six (6) weeks every Thursday

at the LI-SI-WI-NWI Health

Clinic, Little Axe, OK. Class

Topics include: What is Diabetes,

Healthy Eating, Being Active,

Monitoring & Taking Medication,

Problem Solving, Reducing Risks

and Healthy Coping. Encourage

all tribal members to participate in

upcoming classes on diabetes.

• Congratulations to August 2012

Employee of the Month, Chelle

Foreman, Little Axe Health

Facility employee.

• Monthly Redstone Investment

meeting. We have an excellent

investor advisor, who continually

keeps the committee updated on the

tribe’s investments. Since we have

been with Redstone Investments,

we have achieved attractive returns

for the Tribe’s investment portfolio

for over ten (10 years).

• Constitution Revision Committee.

They need your input on revising

the legislative branch of the

AST government with Proposed

Constitutional Change.

Four

options are being considered. As

you will see on another page the

proposed four (4) options. Please

fill out the Survey and either

mail, give or fax to a Constitution

Revisions Committee Member or

Eddie Brokeshoulder, Coordinator,

Office of Treasurer, 2025 S. Gordon

Cooper Dr., Bldg 2, Shawnee, OK

74801 or by fax 405-395-9780.

• HUD’s Housing Needs Assessment

• ASEDA Board Monthly meeting, input

by

Tribal

Leaders’

as Ad Hoc non-voting member.

Consultation, Choctaw Casino and

• Elders’ Monthly meeting, at the Resort, Durant, OK., sponsored

Title VI Bldg this month. They by the Choctaw Nation Housing

meet every third Saturday, either at Authority of OK. The purpose

AST Resource Center or Title VI of this meeting was to have

Bldgs, 10 am. If you are 55 years g o v e r n m e n t - t o - g o v e r n m e n t

and older, please come join us for consultation in providing a forum

fellowship, food, and fun times for learning about and commenting

together. We plan fund raisers, on the “Assessment of Nation

outings, and cultural activities. American, Alaska Native Housing

a

congressionally

Annual Elders’ Veterans Dance, Needs,”

mandated

study.

This

consultation

this year it is a Gourd Dance in

involved the southern Plains

November date TBD.

region. Open forum was held for

• Planning meeting for the Family discussion of the process of the

Fun Fest, Saturday, August 25, study, the survey instruments and

3

Sincere appreciation goes out

other issues of concern related to

the study. Previous consultations to the employees of the Finance

by Tribal Leaders have been held in Department and the Controller,

Belinda Collins, as they daily

different areas of Indian Country.

continue the never ending

• Corn demonstration by Gov and processes for the financial side

his wife, Sue Blanchard. Several of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

elders and children about 20+ Without their tireless dedication

attended. Learned the process of and commitment we could not

cleaning, grinding/shredding the keep the financial transactions

corn kernels from the cob, cooking processes flowing!

the creamed corn in dutch oven

Also, would like to extend

skillets with ashes, roasting the my appreciation to the Financial

ears and taking off the kernels to Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder,

be dried for corn soup cooking. who continues to assist me

It was an enjoyable and an hard with numerous projects, attend

working process. Thanks to both meetings where I cannot attend,

the Governor and Sue for their and consulting decisions in the

time.

office of Treasurer! Also, Arlene

Herrera is back working with my

• Gov and I and about 13 other office and enrollment. She is a

tribal members went to the great employee and works hard at

Caddo annual Murrow farm various tasks she is given and we

dances in Binger, ok. The cultural are sure glad to have her back with

preservation director was there us!

and introduced us to the Caddo

We appreciate all your phone

people. We ate supper with them, calls, emails, and visits. May God

participated in their traditional continue to bless you and yours!

dances, such as their turkey, See below articles from AllNations

stirrup, trot, and etc. Some of the Bank; Financial Consultant, Eddie

men of our group lead about three Brokeshoulder;

ASEDA, and

stomp dances. Thanks to Bill and Finance Department.

Alice McBride, she participated

in all the Caddo dances and even Respectfully yours,

shook cans for the stomp dance Kathy Deere, Treasurer

portion of the evening. It was a

“Coming together is the

wonderful evening spend at the

beginning.

Keeping together is

Caddo grounds and our own Randy

And Jackie Edge were there, we “progress”. Working together is

were introduced to Randy’s family. success.” Henry Ford

• The 2011 Audit has been

completed. We have received

“Unqualified” compared to an

educational grading scale of an

“A”. All the Tribe’s entities have

been audited first and those will

roll up into the Tribe’s Government

wide financials; (ASEDA; ASEDA

Fleet, AST Counseling Services,

Store, Harrah Smoke Shop; and

Restaurant: AllNations Bank: and

Thunderbird Casino’s Locations 1

& 2). The Audit will include the

MD&A (Management Discussion

and Analysis). The MD&A report

is an informative report within the

2011 Audit; which is a brief review

and explanation of the Audit.

• Revenues for General Fund

approximately totaled $7.1 million

and Revenue for Health Programs

approximately

totaled

$11.2

million for 2011. The Expenses

came in at approximately $7

million for General Fund and for

Health Programs every federal

dollar was spent ($11.2 million).

4

Representati

v

e’

s

Report

Greetings Fellow Tribal Members:

We have been experiencing very

high temperatures in the last few

weeks, and from the sounds of it

we’re in for more with forecasters

predicting temperatures well over

100 degrees. With that in mind,

let’s make sure to take proper

safety precautions before going

outside. Make sure to stay hydrated

and check to see that children and

our elderly are staying cool and

hydrated as well. I would like to

take some time to wish everyone

celebrating a birthday or an

anniversary this month a “Happy

Birthday/Happy Anniversary and

may you have many more to

follow!”

We have been busy down at the

Tribe with the regular day to day

FY 2012 Assistance to Firefighters

Grant for funding through the Dept.

of Homeland Security/FEMA to enhance the Tribal Fire Department’s

ability to protect the health and

safety of the Tribal lands. Vote of 3

in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor, Absent

E-AS-12-44

07/18/12

Appoints Eddie Brokeshoulder to

the Absentee Shawnee Economic

Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA) Board of Directors for a two

year term, effective July 18, 2012

and expiring July 18, 2014. Vote of

3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor, Absent

E-AS-12-45

07/18/12

Approves and accepts Tiffany

Sheri Johnson, Jeremiah Justin

Johnson, Adriana Renae Watson,

Alexa Lee Jobe, Kaelynn Rayann

Wilkinson, Waylon Henry-Goliath

Coon, Stephen Wayne Leedom,

David Anthony Wilson, Aaron

Wade Wilson, Christopher Donald

Leedom, Matthew David Beaver,

Zoee Ellori Stuckey, Jessica Ann

Newton, Christy Lynn Newton,

Colt Allen Newton, Michael Alexander Herrera, Mya Rose Wilson,

Jade McKenzie Wakley, Monica

Sue Mackey, Andy Micheal Uchida,

Beau Wesley Lane Owens, Mara

Ann Salisbury, Breanna Joy Walley, Riley Erin Payne, Jacob Collin Foreman and Mandella Dawn

Wasley, as enrolled members of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians

of Oklahoma as of the date of this

resolution. Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor, Absent

E-AS-12-46

07/18/12

Amends Resolution No. E-AS2011-86 which established Holidays for calendar year 2012 by

omitting the words “Monday after

the dance” when setting Absentee Shawnee Day in August 2012

(TBD) Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,

and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor,

The following are Resolutions Absent

E-AS-12-47

07/18/12

passed through June 20, 2012

Approves the agreement between

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: the Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health Facility

and the Board of Regents of the

E-AS-12-42

07/18/12

Supports entering into a Deputation University of Oklahoma Health SciAgreement in order to accomplish ences Center College of Dentistry

the goal of providing better and and authorize signature authority

more comprehensive law enforce- for Governor Blanchard to execute

ment services to both the citizens the agreement. Vote of 3 in favor,

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.

the State of Oklahoma. Vote of 3 in Lt. Governor, Absent

favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS:

07/18/12

L-AS-12-04

Lt. Governor, Absent

Amends

Absentee

Shawnee

Tribe

E-AS-12-43

07/18/12

Approves, authorizes and supports of Indians of Oklahoma Tribal

the submission of the Absentee Criminal Code, Chapters 3 and 4

Shawnee Tribe’s application of the as provided for in the attachment

activities but still looking forward

to our upcoming projects. The

construction of Building Blocks

III at Little Axe has been delayed

by the construction permit process

of Norman. We had hoped to

break ground during early August.

However, the City of Norman

required us to plat the entire 80

acres (which includes all the

land the Clinic is built on). The

platting has to be completed and

approved by a “pre-approval”

Committee before the construction

plans can be submitted to the

City Planning Board. These two

Boards only meet every 30 days

so it takes a total of 60 days to get

construction plans approved by

the Planning Board. Then it takes

another 30 days to get a permit

from the City. Our first hearing

on the platting will be on July 26.

If all goes well – we should get a

construction permit by the end of

October.

The construction documents

are in their final stages and the

mechanical and electrical plans are

80% finished. We are still working

on how to handle waste water

treatments. Our goal is to protect

our environment and provide for

future economic and housing

developments in Little Axe.

Many of us are enjoying the

extra time with our children

or grandchildren during these

summer months before things

wind down and we send our little

ones back to school. This means,

back to school shopping for many.

With that in mind, lets stay happy

and hopeful for the bright future of

our people!

“Exhibit A”, effective immediately.

(Chapter 3 - Inchoate Crimes, Chapter 4 - Crimes against Public Justice) Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,

and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor,

Absent

L-AS-12-05

07/18/12

Approves and authorizes the Absentee Shawnee Worker’s Compensation Code as provided for in the

attachment “Exhibit A”, effective

January 1, 2012. Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.

Lt. Governor, Absent

Finance

Department

AUGUST 2012

(Article Written 7/23/2012)

The Finance office continues

our efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing effectively and

efficiently through communication

between the Finance office and

Programs. In working together, we

have found the most time effective

and cost effective processes for

transacting business.

The Audit is complete and

has been turned in to the Audit

Clearing House. All the Tribe’s

entities are audited first and those

roll into the Tribe’s Government

wide

financials;

(ASEDA;

ASEDA Fleet, AST Counseling

Services, Store, Harrah Smoke

Shop; Restaurant: AllNations

Bank: and Thunderbird Casino

Locations 1 & 2). The Audit

includes the MD&A (Management

Discussion and Analysis); which

is a brief review and explanation

of the Audit. The 2010 and 2011

Audits are “unqualified”; which

when compared to an educational

grading scale is an A.

The Indirect Cost Proposal for

2012 negotiation is complete and

has been mailed to the Governor’s

office for signature.

National

Business Center (NBC) is six

months behind whereas they had

been only three months behind

last year because they experienced

budget cuts thus staff cuts. Our

rate is up from 17.74% for 2010

to 21.98% for 2011 and our rate

for 2012 has been submitted

for 22.35% however, that is an

unsigned rate. I began writing the

Indirect Cost Proposal for 2013

last week; this is about a 40-60

hour task; which will have to be

done around other monthly duties.

The

finance

department

continues to complete accounting

by the seventh day of the month and

have been since August 2010; for

financial reporting for the Health

Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health

Inc. boards for Absentee Health

Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe

(LSWN) which is possible since

the accounting is completed on

schedule every month. The Finance

staff will begin July reconciliations

for financial reporting on the first

of August. It is imperative the

accounting staff continue to stay

ahead of all of the accounting

so that audits go smoothly, so

that Indirect Cost rates will stay

up to date as well. Indirect cost

proposals cannot be submitted

without completed audits as the

audit is used to calculate the

proposal. There are many processes

in place in your Tribe’s accounting

department that ensure we keep

accurate records of transactions.

The Tribe’s accounting processes

must be in compliance with

GAAP; (Generally Accepted

Accounting

Principles)

and

GASB (Governmental Accounting

Standards Board).

The Tribe currently has compact

funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants,

and the new Clinic business. In

addition, the Tribe operates on a

General Fund and an Indirect Cost

Fund.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s

Finance Department has very hard

working group of people and it

is an honor to work with them,

the Treasurer’s office and at the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

Finance Department employs 11:

with 7 (64%) being AST Tribal

Members and 4 (36%) being nonnatives. This department as always

would like to extend a special

thanks and note of appreciation

to the Executive Committee for

providing the tools, resources and

support to enable the finance staff to

reach its accomplished goals and to

continue with this effort. A special

thanks and note of appreciation to

Program Managers and Employees

of the Tribe for their assistance

and dedication in our group effort

toward accomplishing our goal.

If you have any questions or

needs, please call 405-275-4030

ext 162 and I will be glad to assist

you in any way I can.

term Treasurer Deere, promises to

provide transparency in providing

sound financial management and

reporting to our Tribal members.

The following activities that I

have been involved and participated:

Financial Reports: Reviewed

monthly encumbrance reports for

General Fund, Elder’s Council and

Indirect Cost.

Redstone Investments: Attended

our monthly investment meeting

with Mike Kelley, Investment

Advisor of Redstone Investments,

in attendance Treasurer Deere,

Secretary Reed and Controller,

Belinda

Collins,

discussion

composed of investment strategies

and opportunities in the investment

market.

Absentee Shawnee Economic

Development

Authority,

Inc.

(ASEDA): ASEDA, Inc. composed

of Dan Little Axe, President, ViceChairman, Adam Proctor and

recently appointed officially by

resolution Eddie Brokeshoulder,

Secretary, office at 2025 S. Gordon

Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

74801.

BUSINESSES

ASEDA, Inc. operates a

diversified portfolio of businesses

and chose to develop for profit

businesses to create revenue.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

COUNSELING SERVICES

(ASCS): ASCS is a clinic

located at 1301 SE 59th Street,

Oklahoma City, OK, specializing

in providing out-patient programs

for both Native and Non-Native

treatments for alcohol abuse,

methamphetamine dependency and

opiate dependency.

For more information on

Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Services programs and counseling

services please call 405-672-3033.

certification application as a Tribally

Owned Small Disadvantaged

Business

Enterprise.

More

information will be forth coming

on the status of our 8(a) application

and the development and services

of GOVCON, INC., if you have

any questions, please contact board

members of ASEDA, INC.

COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT

Housing and Urban Development:

Tribal

Leader

Consultation

on HUD’s Housing Needs

Assessment: Treasurer Deere and

I attended a one-day consultation

meeting, Monday, July 9th at

Choctaw Casino and Resort,

Durant, Oklahoma, sponsored

by the Choctaw Nation Housing

Authority of Oklahoma. The

purpose of this meeting was to

have a government-to-government

consultation in providing a forum

for learning about and commenting

on the “Assessment of Native

American, Alaska Native Housing

Needs,” a congressionally mandated

study. This consultation involved

the Southern Plains region. The

consultation provided an open

forum for discussion of the process

of the study, the survey instruments

and other issues of concern related

to the study. Prior to the Southern

Plains consultation seven other

scheduled meetings were held in

different parts of Indian Country.

In attendance included Wayne

Sims, Southern Plains Office

of Native American Programs

Regional Administrator, Duane

Winship, deputy director of

Choctaw Nation Housing Authority,

Ericka Poethig, Acting Assistant

Secretary for Policy Development

and Research, Jennifer Stoloff,

HUD, Study Manager, Nancy

Pindus, Project Manager, The Urban

Institute and a host of leaders, tribal

housing directors and other staff.

The end result will be a household

survey of five (5) tribes of western

Oklahoma and about nine (9) tribal

/ TDHE authorities.

As always, my office is open and

ready to assist you in any way we

can. I am excited to hear your ideas

on how we can increase economic

development across the tribe,

concerns relating to our revision of

our constitution and transparency

of our financials. I can be reached at

405-275-4030 ext 148 or eddieb@

astribe.com.

GOVCON SERVICES, INC.

(GSC): is a Tribally Owned

corporation, originally founded

in 1997, on August 11, 2011, it

was incorporated under the Tribal

Corporation Code of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe of Indians of

Oklahoma. The primary purposes of

GSC is to diversity and bolster the

economy of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe and provide opportunities and

Respectfully,

benefits to its approximately 3,500

Belinda Collins, Controller

tribal members by capitalizing

on opportunities in the federal

Financial

government contracting market.

Consultant

At the time and printing of August

2012

newsletter,

GOVCON Respectfully,

Greetings Tribal Members,

SERVICES, INC. is submitting

to the office of Small Business Eddie Brokeshoulder

With the election of Treasurer Administration (SBA) an 8(a) Financial Consultant

over and for a second two-year

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Hello from your AllNations Bank Family.

Let’s take a Fraud Alert quiz this month that could save you money and frustration.

IF YOU CAN ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, YOU COULD BE

INVOLVED IN A FRAUD OR ABOUT TO BE SCAMMED.

• Did you receive a CHECK from an item you sold on the internet, such as a car, boat, jewelry, etc.?

• Is the amount of the CHECK more than the items selling price?

• Did you receive the CHECK by an overnight delivery service?

• Is the CHECK connected to communicating with someone by email?

• Is the CHECK drawn on a business or individual account that is different from the person buying

your item or product?

• Have you been informed that you have been the winner of the LOTTERY, such as Canadian,

Australian, El Gordo, or El Mundo, that you did not enter?

• Have you been ask to PAY money to receive a deposit from another country such as Canada,

England or Nigeria?

• Are you receiving PAY or a COMMISSION for facilitating money transfers through your account?

• Did you respond to an email requesting you to CONFIRM, UPDATE, or PROVIDE your account

information?

If you can answer yes to any of the above questions stop communicating with the individual immediately.

If you become a victim of one of the above scams file a police report immediately and notify your financial

institution. You may need to close your account.

Best Regards,

Your AllNations Bank family Gene, Eugene, Janice & Amber

FY-2012

FY-2012

YTD

TAX

COLLECTIONS

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

JUNE

Run Date:

07/23/12

JUNE

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Sales (6%)

Gaming

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

M Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

TOTALS

$1,303.68

$109,331.00

$1,771.92

$1,033.85

$11,657.32

$9,662.76

$134,760.53

$5,764.96

$105,500.00

$6,921.68

$19,231.62

$14,984.82

$11,107.79

$163,510.87

$251.60

$9,556.88 $20,267.74

$84,000.00 $252,000.00 $42,000.00

$19,027.03 $13,411.67 $23,358.23

$16,244.27 $10,116.92 $16,892.79

$14,227.79 $11,321.19 $10,285.99

$9,231.53 $10,458.50 $11,811.42

$152,287.50 $317,576.02 $104,600.03

$12,976.77

$344,000.00

$14,230.92

$12,022.41

$16,024.99

$11,105.72

$410,360.81

Miscellaneous

$1,290.00

$330.00

$80.00

$136.84

$136,050.53

$163,840.87

$152,447.50 $317,626.02 $104,680.03

$410,497.65

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

NOTES:

- Sales Tax = 6% of Gross Sales

- Gaming Tax

Free cash flow

- Employee = 1% of Gross Wages

- Severence Tax = 8% of Total Production Market Value

State Compact ( Tobacc Refund)

6

$160.00

APRIL

$50.00

MAY

JUNE

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

TOTAL

$50,121.63

$50,121.63

$936,831.00 $936,831.00

$78,721.45

$78,721.45

$75,541.86

$75,541.86

$78,502.10

$78,502.10

$63,377.72

$63,377.72

$1,283,095.76 $1,283,095.76

$2,046.84

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

TAX COLLECTED

$2,046.84

$1,285,142.60 $1,285,142.60

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe would like to

thank Mr. Clark Frayser for his donation

of art. A number print of “Panther And

The Swan” is on display at the new clinic

in Little Axe.

Again, Thank You/Nee ya way

WHITE TURKEY BAND

OF THE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

BINGO FUNDRAISER

August 17th 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

HORSE SHOE BEND COMMUNITY CENTER

46309 Garretts Lake Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801

CONCESSION STAND WILL BE AVAILABLE AND PRIZES FOR THE BINGO GAMES.

PRICE PER BINGO CARD WILL BE .50 CENTS.

PROCEEDS WILL BE SPONSORING THE 5K AND 3K RUN AND WALK HELD ON

OCTOBER 6, 2012 .

Shirley Walters, Clark Frayser, Barbara Frayser

TWILA PARKER

405-229-8052

GWEN SWITCH

405-204-9612

A Tribal Celebration of Our Children , Elders, and Friends!

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Family Fun Fest!

Open to the Public

Saturday, August 25th, 4-8pm

For more information call Sidna McKane 405-701-7977

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ALL WHITE PAPER,

ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK

MAIL, FAX PAPER,

MAGAZINES,

NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.

At the Event Center of Thunderbird Casino

15700 E State Highway 9

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH &

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROGRAMS.

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

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

and Recycling”

The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is

proud to announce the

start of a new recycling

program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

recycling center is located in the yellow

metal building adjacent

to the OEH Department. The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe (AST)

Recycling Program Program declares that waste

reduction and recycling

are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal

waste stream will decrease the flow of solid

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

edge and information

about recycling markets

and market demand as

well as information obtained from various publications and the internet

to comprise an analysis

of material the recycling

program will address at

the start of the program.

AST Recycling Program

Plan establishes a goal

that, by year’s end 2013,

at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced

by the Tribe will be recycled.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

The AST recycling Program will initially focus

on the following waste

stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,

Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,

Cardboard, Newspaper,

and Aluminum cans. As

the program and market

develops, other recyclables will be sought.

There is a cost associated with recycling,

However, economic,

social, and environmental benefits exceed

these cost.

Sponsored by Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Systems

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

JUNE 2012 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

DONNA BUTLER

Donna exhibits initiative, resourcefulness, and untiring efforts to

achieve perfection in her duties resulting in increased operational

efficiency of the Title VI program. She treats the participants with

care, love, and respect.

She complies with guidelines and health and safety procedures

without reservations and with a positive attitude.

She is kind and thoughtful. Her fun and teasing attitude always

brings laughter. Donna is always at work and willing to do extra

for anyone.

July 2012 Employee of the Month

Chelle Foreman

Nominated by Rhonda Kaseca

I would like to nominate Chelle Foreman for employee of the month.

Chelle is an outstanding example of the type of employee that goes above

and beyond the expectations of her job on a consistent basis. She does

whatever it takes to ensure her work and the work of her department is

accurate and on time. She handles questions, requests, and projects from

employees with care and consideration, and this instills confidence that the

answers she provides are well thought-out and accurate. She’s a very dedicated and dependable worker and is always ready to go the extra mile to

help all Tribal Members and co-workers.

Chelle has a perfect attendance, a great attitude, always complimentary

whenever she meets anyone, and always has a smiling face. Ms. Foreman displays no negativity at any time and

truly is an asset to Tribe. She is creative in coming up with solutions to problems, overcoming roadblocks,

and is a pleasure to work with. Incredibly loyal employee, who treats others with respect and kindness. She’s

very outgoing, will go out of her way to help anyone, and always has a smile and kind word with whomever

she comes in contact with. She never gives up on any challenge placed before her, fights for what is right and

what she believes in. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is fortunate to have her as a member of our team.

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AARP

State President, Marjorie Lyons says, "AARP takes pride that honorees from all 39 federally recognized tribes

in Oklahoma come together in unity and harmony to honor the accomplishment

of their elders. The extraordinary accomplishments of Indian elders from all

parts of the state have left an indelible mark on their families, their tribes, their

communities and the state as a whole." “Whether they served their tribes in a

leadership position, devoted themselves to cultural preservation or were simply

a quiet source of strength to their family, this group of honorees embodies the

qualities. So many of the elders’ contributions is a commitment to teaching, to

connect this generation to their ancestry and create a legacy for them to carry

forward. AARP has been doing these awards for the past three years.

The 4th Annual AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors will recognize 50

outstanding tribal elders who have made a positive impact in their tribe,

community, state or country. Deadline for Nominations was May 31st, 2012, by

Previous AARP Indian Elder Honors Award tribal governments or by individuals.

recipients: Estelline Schulenberg, Governor

George Blanchard and Mary Birdtail.

NATIVE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI)

Origins of the CDFI Fund

The Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-325) established the CDFI Fund to promote

economic revitalization and community development through an investment and assistance programs. CDFIs provide a variety of business loans

and other financial services to economically disadvantaged areas that are not adequately served by traditional financial institutions.

What is a CDFI?

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are community based financial institutions that specialize in serving low-income people

or working in economically distressed communities. They seek to provide a wide-range of financial products and services, such as mortgage loans

to low-income and first-time homebuyers, small business loans, and loans for community facilities and affordable housing. CDFIs may offer rates

and terms that are flexible than those provided by traditional financial institutions. They provide services that will help ensure that credit is used

effectively, such as technical assistance to small businesses, credit counseling to consumers.

Adam Proctor, Treasurer Kathy Deere, CEO Gene Davis, ALL

NATIONS Bank, Anita Chisolsum, ALL NATIONS Bank Board

member, Eddie Brokeshoulder Financial Consultant, and Kristi

Coker-Biaz, Oweesta Corporation

On June 26th at ALLNATIONS BANK, the first of a steering committee met to discuss in a brainstorming session an opportunity for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe to develop a CDFI financial program. Our steering committee was assisted by Kristi Coker-Bias, Senior Advisor for Programs

& Development of First Nations Oweesta Corporation, Longmont, Colorado. Kristi comes from the CDFI program with a wealth of knowledge

and experience; she was instrumental in developing the Citizen Band Potawatomi Community Development Corporation (CDC), founded in 2003

which provides access to capital and business development services.

More information about the AST Native CDFI program development will be for coming. If you have any questions, please contact my office at

405-275-4030 ext 148, or eddieb@astribe.com.

Respectfully,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

IS A CDFI RIGHT FOR YOU?

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Shawnee Woman Warrior Esteline Schulenberg

During a time in American history

when Native Americans had few rights

and often difficult, poverty stricken lives,

an Absentee Shawnee woman defied

social structures, and through the United

States Women’s Army Corps, emerged

as Shawnee woman warrior.

July 31 1934 Miss Esteline Sloan was

born to Agnes Sloat Sloan and Frank

Sloan in Cleveland County at the “old

home place” which was 1¾ miles north

of highway 9 on Harrah-Newalla road

around the Little Axe area of Oklahoma.

One of eight children, her parents were

hard working during a time when life

was difficult. There was no electricity

in the home until the 1960’s and they

utilized an outhouse like many others at

the time in the area. They hunted their

meat and grew their vegetables. There

was a country store for other items such

as flour, sugar and coffee, but they had

little money. To get by they sold fruit

from their peach tree and some of the

vegetables from their garden while her

father worked odd jobs to make ends

meet.

As a young girl Esteline was expected

to look out for her siblings, draw water

from the well for washing, and sweep

the floors. For warm baths back then

she remembers keeping the water from

the well outside in a metal tub, heating

it in the sun for bathing. Laughing she

referred to it as “solar heating.”

She attended Brendle School and

Knowles Schools which she described

as an “old country school, with a wood

stove” in a “one room” school house that

she said is “probably no longer standing.”

When asked about the differences

between today and when she was young

she said that “children today have more

opportunity” for things like “language,

music and education.” She mentioned

that as a kid she “enjoyed listening to

the small battery operated radio and

climbing trees for fun.” Esteline went

to Pawnee Indian School in Oklahoma,

until the 9th grade, and then attended

Haskell in Kansas for 10th and 11th

grade before graduating from Tecumseh

High School back in Oklahoma.

While in school, Esteline was

impressed by the pictures of women

in uniform who were in the military

and set her goal to join. In 1954, she

10

enlisted in the US Women’s Army Corp

where she was an administrative clerk,

“nothing terribly exciting” as she put it

and served 2 years. The same year she

was discharged and married her husband

Donald Schulenberg, who was a career

military man serving in the Army, until

1973.

They had their first child in 1962, the

first of four children. Esteline supported

her husband’s career as a full time mom.

She and her family moved many times

to places such as Texas, Virginia, North

Carolina, Georgia and even Paris France,

supporting her husbands career in the

Army. Esteline encouraged her husband

to stay in the service each time he came up

for re-enlistment because she said it gave

her family a sense of security. During

their marriage she stayed stateside while

he served in Korea, during two tours in

Vietnam and other duties overseas.

While he was gone she always came

back to Norman to be close to her

Absentee Shawnee family staying close

to her husband with daily letters. Being

separated was difficult for a mother with

four children with a husband overseas.

She found comfort in her mother,

brothers and sisters in Little Axe area,

often spending half the day with her

family.

She enjoyed sharing Shawnee

traditional ceremonies with her children,

reciting how during dances her daughters

“would put a shawl on and dance while

my son sat listening and watched in the

ribbon shirt made by his grandmother.”

Esteline is active in the American

Legions

and

other

veteran’s

organizations. She is with the Absentee

Shawnee Color Guard Association where

they plan parades, flag presentations such

as the recent Sovereignty Symposium in

Oklahoma City.

As a member of the American Legion

Post 88 in Norman, Esteline was the

first woman commander elected to the

position and served from 1999-2001.

She also served

and

was

the

Division

West

Commander of the

American Legion

of Oklahoma, as

well as being the

former president of

Women’s Veterans

Organization

of

Oklahoma 2000-2002. Esteline is a

charter member of Women in Military

Service for America. In 2001 she was

awarded a plaque for Female Veteran

of the Year for the State of Oklahoma.

The Crow Nation of Montana awarded

Esteline with recognition as the

Outstanding Female Veteran of the Year.

In 2010 she was awarded Indian Elder

Honors metal from the Oklahoma AARP.

Esteline, among three brothers who

also served in the Army was not the only

warrior in her family. She is a woman

warrior surrounded by warriors. Her

final statement, “I am Shawnee, I am

a Warrior, I will always be a Shawnee

Warrior.”

- By Paulette Blanchard

Happy Anniversary Don & Est

eline!!

“It has been always, only you.”

Don & Esteline Schulenberg

August 25, 1956 (Japan)

56 years of marriage ~ They said it would not last ~ Still together after all these years

It has been an adventure!

Little Axe Health Center Update

We are through our first three months in the new clinic and all is going well. We have many exciting things happening at the clinic and look

forward to finishing out the rest of the year successfully. Our third-party collections are increasing monthly and things are looking good in our

business office.

We have many new employees in the Little Axe Clinic and are almost fully staffed. We have two new pediatricians. Dr. Nicole Willis started June

29th and Dr. Cerissa Key begins July 30th. Both are accepting new pediatric patients and appointments can be made by calling the Little Axe Clinic

at (405) 447-0300. It is important to schedule early before school starts. Now is also the time to schedule your children for their immunizations. For

those children who need immunizations for school, you have the option of scheduling a well-child check up with one of the pediatricians or if you

only need immunizations, you can call the clinic and schedule with the public health nursing department to get the necessary vaccinations. Don’t

wait until the last minute, get in early for those back to school appointments.

We have had many questions regarding our clinic hours of operation. The Little Axe clinic is open Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm.

The clinic is closed to patient care on the first and third Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm, of each month to allow staff time for their

department meeting, trainings, and conference times. The Pharmacy is open every day from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, including during the lunch time.

We are also closed on all federal holidays and a day in August for AST Day. The clinic will be closed on August 3 for AST Day and on Sept. 3rd for

Labor Day. Closings will be posted throughout the clinic at all the registration desks and on the front door of the clinic.

Over the past month, our lawns have been taken care of and the contractor has been out looking at the work and will be replacing any dead trees

or plants in the near future. He will not be able to replace any trees until fall, during the planting season. There still may be areas that need attention,

but overall the lawn is looking nice. We had visitors from the Dallas IHS office on the 10th of July and they commented on the building and how

nice it looks. They were very impressed with the size and the architecture of the building. One comment made was that they had been to other

healthcare facilities within the IHS had seen the worse

and now they wanted to see the best. I just felt so proud that someone from the IHS would feel this passionate about what the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe has accomplished, that I had to share this with everyone. So as a tribal member and an employee, I feel so proud to be a part of the healthcare

team and hope we are accomplishing our objectives of keeping tribal members healthy and providing the best healthcare to all our patients.

If you have any problems, concerns, questions, or comments, please feel free to contact me at (405) 447-0300 or you can email me at bfelton@

astribe.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Submitted by Beverly Felton, MSN, RN, Acting Executive Director of Health

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Music is Life

Summer Is Coming To An End….

A new school year is beginning; this can be a stressful time for

your child. Especially for those who are starting their first year

By Phil Bradley

in elementary or if your child is going into middle school or high

Music Education

school. New teachers, bigger classes, more homework and different

In spite of this month being one of the hottest months of the year, daily routines are few factors that your child is stressing over. As a

the Music Education Department has had an eventful July with parent there are ways you can help your children to cope.

some determined students and preparing for our Family Fun Fest

in August.

My students age from 6 years old to an 84 year old AST elder.

Many of the students have entered my program to gain knowledge

of an instrument or gain vocal control to benefit themselves,

however they don’t realize their walking out a musician and a role

model for those who can appreciate music. On many occasions, I

have received phone calls from curious parents and grandparents

inquiring about the music classes for their children or grandchildren

but I end up signing the parents and grandparents up for lessons in

hopes of finding that inner musician that has been fighting to come

out.

The students and I are blessed with having a FREE Music Education

Program which has really helped dreams come true for many of my

students who have, for while, been anxious to learn how to play the

piano, acoustic guitar, or even sing like a bird.

I can never express how much enthusiasm I have each day to come

to work, and to work for a tribe that gives so much back to their

tribal members musically.

If you have ever had the dream to play music, give your dream

some life and call the Music Education Program. I offer lessons on

piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocal.

The requirements to participate in the program are as followed:

• Model enthusiasm for learning. Be excited and eager for the new

school year, your child will be too.

• Expose your child to every opportunity to learn. Have age

appropriate books, encyclopedias, dictionary or atlas available.

Take family trips to the museum, zoo or go on a nature hikes.

• Take your child on a tour of their school, meet teachers and

administration. Show respect and support for your child’s teacher

and school.

• Be attentive and active in parent/teacher conferences, open house,

school plays, fundraisers and sports events. It’s more beneficial for

parents and child if both parents attend school functions.

• Read to your child, make daily reading a routine. Encourage

independent reading.

• Set realistic expectations for your child’s achievement and

behavior. Encourage your child to stretch within his level of

ability. Let children know you are proud of them and everyone

makes mistakes.

Must be a Native American or employee of the Absentee

• Create a balance for learning within your family. Have structure,

Shawnee Tribe.

Must be 6 with no maximum age limit.

routine and sense of responsibility in the family for learning. Allow

time for play and relaxation.

Children must have parents present at each class, no exceptions. • Have specific area set up for homework, free of all distractions.

Be available for help but avoid being directly involved with their

I do ask that some students sign a release to take a profile homework.

picture to be put in the monthly newsletter.

In future newsletter I plan on featuring students who have made

vast progress in their lessons, so keep an eye out for those students.

Also, as many of you may know, the Music Education Program has

teamed up with many of the AST Programs to host a Family Fun

Fest August 25, 2012 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Thunderbird

Event Center in Little Axe, this is a Karaoke Contest as well as

a mini health fair bringing you music, concession, give-a-ways,

school supplies, car seat checks/installations, sports physicals, and

many more. This event is open to the community.

Registration for the Karaoke Contest starts at 2:00 p.m.-3:30

p.m.; a CDIB card is required for registration. If you should have

any questions about the Family Fun Fest, feel free to give Sidna

McKane a call at 405-701-7977 or 405-370-5576. We hope to see

you all there.

• Ask your child how his day was and what his day consist of at

school. Ask to see their papers and other projects, going over

them together.

• Know your role as parent and your child’s role as the child.

Remember that every child is different and have different levels

of learning. Be realistic of your child’s learning ability and to

encourage them. When parents are involved with their child’s

learning it shows; I care about you, I believe in education, I

support you and encourage you to reach your highest potential

in education.

Thanks to all of our tribal children and our elders, we are learning

to fly.

This information is provided by Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s

Phil Bradley

405-370-5576 or 405-701-7994

Music Education Department

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Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program

Sena Yesslith, PSSF Worker 405-878-4702 Ext 124

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The AST Fitness staff would like to congratulate all AST employees currently participating in the AST Fitness

Competition! We would also like to congratulate the winners of the AST Employee Fitness Competition for the 2nd

quarter of 2012!

The winners are:

1ST PLACE:

Team “Short Stacks” (Melinda Ferrell and Lisa Jackson) with a combined total of 6.8 percent body fat

2ND PLACE:

Team “It’s Not Fittin” (Blake Goodman and Asaycia Clayton) with a combined percent of 6 percent body fat

3RD PLACE:

Team “He Said, She Said” (Joseph Blanchard and Twyla Blanchard) with a combine percent of 5.8 percent body fat

The AST Fitness Program would like to applaud the efforts of the AST employees for staying active. Your habits of exercise and physical activity will go a

long way in promoting a healthy body. The AST Fitness program would like to encourage all AST employees to continue on with their physical activities!

The 3rd quarter of the AST Fitness Competition begins in July and ends in September. This is a fresh start for the Fitness Competition among the

Absentee Shawnee employees. Whether it’s at a gym, at home, or at work, let’s get out and get moving.

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Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens

Alaee, Deena Shabnam

Alford, Brandon Wayne

Alford, Donald John

Alford, Dylan James

Alford, Janene Flora

Allen, Zachary Jerald

Almanza, Favian Dae

Almanza, Lucy Jeslene

Altman, Colson Charles

Anderson, Dakiah Ali

Atwara, Hawana Rain

Atwara, Rae Lynn

Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee

Ballard, James Wesley

Barbosa Jr., Francisco Lazaro

Barbosa, Natalie Cadence

Barnes, Alvina Lynn ( Wilson )

Barnes, Jonna Kay

Barriga, Calib Jay

Barriga, Dana Michelle

Barriga, Joshua Deen

Beachem, Lois Marie

Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann

Berry, Michael Wayne

Bettelyoun, Sonia Elaine

Blackbear, Kyler Jesse

Blancett, Tina Marie

Blanchard, Caileah Ann

Blanchard, Christopher Ray

Blanchard, Ervin Lee

Blanchard, Henry Benjamin

Blanchard, Jessica Marie

Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn

Blanchard, Kenneth Leland

Blanchard, Leadra Danae

Blanchard, Luann Delores

Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn

Blanchard, Sandra Lynn

Blanchard, Stacie Faye

Blocker, Steven DeWayne

Blood, Jeffery Lee

Bond, James Phillip

Boston, Sheila Marie

Boston, Sheldon Shannon

Bosworth, Donna Sue White

Bradshaw, Karsyn Marie

Brady, Crystal Sue

Bread, Eli Emery Michael

Bread, Kiley Madison Michael

Breeding, Taylor Mae

Britt, Nathan Scott

Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann

Brown, Teresa

Buckheart, Phillip Paul

Byers, Dallas Landry

Carlson, Adrianno McBride

Carroll, Wessie Carmen

Carter, Rosa Lee

Casteel, Serenity James

Chambers, Diana Lynn

Chisholm, Anita Sue

Citty, Daniel Keith

Citty, Rachel Danece

Ciulla, Kayla Rena

Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea

Cody, Kristen Renee

Copeland, Matthew Kyle

Cottrell, Lindsay Russell

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Crowley, Aleycia Nicole

Crowley, Isabel Deanne

Crowley, Jessica Ann

Crowley, Parris Rae

Cruz, Briel Lashelle

Cruz-Larney, Famela Guadalupe

Curtis, Kenda Janae

Davis, Barbara Ann

Davis, Darrol Everett

Dawsey, Vera Mae

Day, Linda Lee

De La Campa, Ginger Leanne

Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle

Dodds, Clayton Robert

Downey, Sheila Ann

Drags Wolf, Whirlwind

Draper, Daria Dawn

Durmon, Patrick Duane

Edgmon, Kimberly Ann

Elkins, David Preston

Ellis, Davy Joe

Ellis, Margaret E Starr

Elmore, Braden Lee

Embery, Lisa Marie

England, Randall Blake

Farris, Jaroyce Paul

Felton, Kai Neal Blaze

Felton, Wyatt Cooper

Finch, Courtny Shea

Fixico, Angela Rochelle

Flippo, Tracy Lynn

Foreman Sr., Leonard Dewayne

Fowler, Sofia Evelyn

Frazier, Kendell Terese

French, Joseph Lee

Frye, Michele Renia

Fuentez, Adriana Esperanza

Galyon ( Cochrane), Joyce Ann

Garretson, Shawnelle V.

Gibson Jr, Roy Gene

Gibson, Marie Spoon

Gibson, Morgan Lee

Gibson-Hicks, Leila Kay

Gillmore, Tammy Kay

Gilmore, Cynthia Jayden

Goodman, Brandon Thomas

Gouge, Marissa Janell

Granstrom, Brandon Thomas

Gray, Dora Estelle

Greenfield, David Glenn

Griffin, Armani De`jour

Griffin, Corrine Sue

Haney, Carolyn Ann

Harjo Jr., Victor Ray

Harjo, Jason Michael

Harjo, Theresa Michelle

Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee

Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar

Herrera, Jennifer Marie

Herrera, Renee Christine

Herrod, Lucas Andrew

Hill, Scotty Lee

Holderness, John Lennon

Hood, Iyon Joseph Weslon

Hood, Steven Mark

Houston III, Gary Dean

Huckaby, Richard Allen

Irvin III, William Jetson

Jackson, Amanda Christine

James, Barbara Cheryl

Jimerson, Dante Romain

Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony

Johnson, Airen Nicole

Johnson, Augustine

Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa

Johnson, Christina Michelle

Johnson, Crystal Faith

Johnson, Darrell Ray

Johnson, Desiree Cathonel

Johnson, Diana Kay

Johnson, Nicholas Ray

Johnson, Robin

Johnson, Ronnie Gene

Johnson-Stephenson, Bryon Darius

Johnson-Stephenson, Marissa Kaitlynn

Jordan, Betty Jean

Josytewa, Daniel Dakota

Kaskuske, Clara L.

Kastl, Richard Dean

Katsiaficas, Glenda Joanne Alford

Kennedy, Rebecca Lea

Kennedy, Willie James

Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn

Kirby, William Anthony

Lamb,Weston Bobby Clayton CHarley

Langston, Nicole Leeann

Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Darrell Wayne

Larney, Tava Dionne

Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh

Lee, Christopher Ashton

Leedom, Daniel Clayton

Liles, Tammy Gayle

Little, Mark Anthony

Little Axe, Angela Renae

Little Axe, Barbara J White

Little Axe, Chastity Lynn

Little Axe, Jamison Sloan

Little Axe, Kimberly Jolene

Little Axe, Mikah Dean

Little Charley, Eldon

Little Charley, Tyera Nicole

Little Jim, James Allen

Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe

Little, Earl Lynn

Littlebear, David Allen

Littlebear, Patrick Dale

Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph

Littlecreek, Marrisha Renee

Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd

Littlecreek, Troy Dylan

Littlehead, Montana Dane

Locke, Ericalee Dawn

Logan, Kathleen June

Longden, Marilyn Sue

Longhorn, Gabriel Allen

Longhorn, Keith Warren

Longman, Kirstain Page

Lossie, Amy Laverne

Lovins, Jo Ann

Lowe, Trenton James

Mack, Devin Lee

Mack, Kylan Cole

Mann, Cecil Ray

Mann, McCann Allen

Mann, Michael Ray

Mann, Stacy Diane

Marquez II, Felipe Herrera

Marquez III, Felipe Herrera

Marshall, Briana Michelle

Marshall, Chris

Marshall, Laura Lee

Martinez Jr., Jose Martin

Martinez, Goodchief Justice

Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin

Masquas, Zariyah Jade

Masquat, Cheryl Ann

Masquat, Lindsay Marie

Maxwell, Darrell Wayne

McBride, Caroline Sue

McBride, Michael Andrew

McPherson, Joshua Alan

Megehee, Hunter Buck

Miller, Stacy Elaine

Miller, Tommy Dean

Moore, Amanda Rene`

Moore, Brian Keith

Moore, Christian Glenn

Moreland, Nettie Louise

Morris, Nikolai William

Mossbacher, Myles Anthony

Neese, Krystal Ann

Neugent, Victoria Ann Louise

Neugent, Zaleah Vee

Owens, Alisha Janae

Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann

Pearl, Melody Leann

Pearl, Roger Allen

Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn

Puckitt, Ryan Paul

Ramirez, Angel Renee

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Ramirez, Syla Loumae

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Riedel, Jerri Annette

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Roller, David Lee

Roller, Susan Margaret

Ross, James Edward

Ross, Randall Lee

Rudloff, Derek Chace

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Salazar, Catherine Lynn

Sallee, Melanie Rachele

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Sanchez, Luisa Raquel

Sanchez, Steven Mercedes

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Scraper, Margaret Alice

Serena, Shawn Lee

Shawnee, Lyndell Grant

Sinks, Daniel Ray

Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie

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Sloat, Brett Marshall

Sloat, Christopher Douglas

Sloat, Jimmy Wayne

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Spoon Jr., Steven Paul

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Wakley, Brianna Morgan

Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony

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HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Summer 2012

Students had a

blast with the

“Waterzookas”

Smokey Bear takes

photo with the Horse

Shoe Bend Summer

Tutoring Program

Jayden

Robinson

prepares for

his science

project

Roger Anderson

demonstrates water

pressure with a

“waterzooka”

Cecilia Flores

helps Kenyon

Robinson and

Wayne Skinner

with project

Whitney Warrior

helps Horse Shoe

Bend Students with

project

The students getting to see an

eagle close up at Snow Eagle House

in Perkins, Oklahoma

Larry Cravet, BIA

Firefighter, gets

help from Eryn Johnson and Wayne Skinner

from the Horse Shoe Bend Summer Tutoring

Program

Shana

Mashburn

with students

outside the

center looking

at plants &

trees & soil in

the area

Desiree

Johnson,

Eben

Watashe,

Janelle

Watson,

Jayleen

Castaneda

are ready to do project with

river water

Phillip Cravat helps

Eben Watashe, and

Janelle Watson with

project

Cecilia talking to the

students about the

different body types of

water

Students were very busy July 2, thru July 12 studying Science.

That was conducted by Randall Watson, Tutor at Horse Shoe Bend After School Program,

Cecilia Flores, Water Quality Specialist and Roger Anderson, Environmental Specialist from

the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

July 2

Students had a blast with the “Waterzookas” that Roger Anderson demonstrated water pressure. Each

student was given a “Waterzooka” to take home.

Roger explained to students to always conserve water and how important it is to not pollute the air and

water.

July 3

Students had a special guest that showed up at the Horse Shoe Bend Tutoring Program. Smokey The Bear

made an appearance after Larry Cravet, BIA Fire Prevention made a presentation on fire safety. Larry also

showed the students their fire equipment that is used in fighting a fire.

Also on July 3, Cecilia Flores, did a hands on study with Water Quality and Bugs. Cecilia and Randall went

to the North Canadian River to get river water to show students what kind of bugs and objects that live in

the water. Students were supplied a fish net and plastic gloves to get water sample from the river water.

Then students looked through a magnify glass to see up close of what objects and bugs that was living in

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the river water.

Phillip Cravat and Whitney Warrior from the Iowa Tribe Environmental Health came to assist with Cecilia

in this project. Randall and Stuart Rolette and Gabriella Perez tutors at the Horse Shoe Bend also was

very busy with this project as students were excited to see and indentify each bug that was in their water

sample. Cecilia, at the end of the Tuesday lesson, handed out draw string bags with goodies to each student

to take home. Students were also supplied with a treat bag from the BIA Fire Prevention with safety tips and

goodies.

July 9

Roger and Cecilia, made a presentation on Recycling and students made bird houses out of recycled

items, which consist of a plastic 2 Liter bottle and string. Each student made a bird house and was taken

home by student.

Everyone was very busy as anytime a child is making a project on their own there are so many questions

a student has, they are wanting to make sure they are doing things right.

July 10

Roger arranged for Shana L. Mashburn, Hydrologist, Oklahoma Water Science Center from U.S. Geological

Survey Water Resources Discipline, USGS, she made a presentation on water as to where it comes from

and the importance it is to conserve water. Roger and Shana had students take a walk outside around the

center to see different types of plants and trees. They also looked at the different kinds of soil that was in

the area.

July 11

Cecilia did a slide show presentation on alternative science, which showed the different types of body of

water. Students were quizzed on their material that was on the slide show presentation.

July 12

A field trip was scheduled we went to the Snow Eagle House, in Perkins, Oklahoma. It is owned and

operated by the Iowa Tribe. A tour was very educational to the students as they were able to see an eagle

up close.

I’d like to recognize some guests that came by the Horse Shoe Bend Tuesday, July 3, Jacklyn Williams,

Secretary , Carla Reed, Treasurer, Stella Nullake-Nanaeto, Committee Member of the Sac and Fox Nation

visited and they were pleased to see that summer tutoring was offered through the summer and that so

many students had taken part for a summer program. I am so pleased to see these ladies had taken the time

out of their busy schedule to stop in and check the program out and see what their contribution to the after

school program is doing to help our young youth.

I would like to thank Rodger and Cecilia for their knowledge and time they had given to the students at

Horse Shoe Bend for the summer.

I would like to thank the Citizen Potawatomie Nation Employment and Training

Department for their help in sending me two employees for the summer.

Gabriella Perez, graduated from Dale High School May 2012, she will be

attending Seminole State College this fall and will be taking her basic courses,

and her plan is a career in the Medical Field to be a Phlebotomist. Gabriella

is from Ft. Benning, Georgia and is a tribal member of the Seminole Tribe of

Oklahoma. She likes tumbling, and playing with her son Maks.

Brittany Coon, is a Sac and Fox Tribal Member and is also Seminole and

Creek. Brittany will be a Junior at Graham High School located in Oklahoma.

She likes playing basketball with her sisters and dislikes softball, a lot. Also

likes spending time with her family in Okemah and going to church. Brittany

lives with her Aunt in Earlsboro. We are very sad to hear that her father passed

away a couple of months ago. When she graduates from high school her plan is

to attend Beauty College.

I am very proud of all my tutors (Randall, Stuart, Brittany, Gabriella) here at

Horse Shoe Bend as they are making progress in their education to become

productive citizens.

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Horse Shoe Bend After School

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

405 481-0397 cell number

405 275-4030, Ext. 133

Fax: 405 273-9629

edwinab@astribe.com

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

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE

NEXT MONTH’S

ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE

20TH OF THE

CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only

accept one picture per

birthday person, not per

birthday wish.

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Absentee Shawnee

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline can help you quit. When

you call, you receive free quit coaching and your choice

of free patches or gum. They give you the courage and

support to quit commercial tobacco for good.

Tobacco is an ancient tradition in our culture. It’s a

sacred ritual passed down from our ancestors. But

when commercial tobacco took over, everything

changed. It is time to honor what is sacred and quit

commercial tobacco.

Quit Commercial Tobacco

New Officials Ceremony

Governor George Blanchard, Treasurer Deere, L.T. Governor Isaac Gibson,

Deputy Commissioner Augustine Johnson, Tribal Representative Jeff Gibson.

What an amazing cake!

Tribal Members & Employees

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Jo Ann Walker and Mary Birdtail

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

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

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

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

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

meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

a.

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

b.

Income

c.

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

d.

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

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

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

Submit completed application to:

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

Housing Authority

107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

Phone: (405) 273-1050

Come in and visit with us about:

v Lease with Option to Purchase

v Rental

v Rental for Over Income

v Budget Counseling

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Randy Edge

tero director

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859

T.E.R.O. (Tribal Employment Rights Office) is proud to have so many Native American applicants

who are looking for employment and reaching for support to make a difference. Two years ago,

T.E.R.O. had about 50 applicants who needed jobs. Today, we host over 450 applicants. In the past

6 months alone, we have referred 126 applicants to tribal business and its entities.

As a whole, the T.E.R.O. program has several responsibilities. First, T.E.R.O.’s major responsibility

as a program is to support Native Americans in search of jobs. In conjunction with this, T.E.R.O. also

has the right to enforce Native Preference in employment, ensure rights at work are met, and give the

best qualified Native Americans the opportunity to fill any jobs that come available.

In order to give Native Americans every available chance to work and to protect their rights, the

program has offered several opportunities. First, T.E.R.O. works in conjunction with Express Personnel,

Labor Finders, and Associated General Contractors to place Native American job seekers. T.E.R.O.,

also, works with EEOC to help protect Native American rights and protect them against discrimination.

Second, applications are available through the Absentee Shawnee T.E.R.O. department. In addition to

this department, each entity of the tribe has T.E.R.O. business cards and applications at their offices.

Finally, T.E.R.O. has sent Absentee Shawnee tribal members to school where they have either received

certificates or are currently pursuing a certification.

Over the past month of July, T.E.R.O. has been very busy. To date, we have a total of 469 applicants on file. For the month of July alone, we added 9 new applicants and had 29 walk-ins, 24

call-ins, and referred 13 applicants.

Currently, we have four bulletin boards located outside of our offices that show both local and tribal

job listings. Of these job listings, 35 are local jobs and 20 are tribal jobs. These listings are updated

weekly, and the position you’re searching for just might be there.

So, if you or any other Native American is looking for employment, come apply with T.E.R.O.

New applicants will need to bring 3 forms of identification: photo ID, Social Security card, and CDIB.

You will also need to bring, if you are a new applicant, any licenses, credentials, or certificates. However, if you have filled out an application within the past year and are still searching for employment,

come in and update your application.

If you have any questions concerning the T.E.R.O. department, need a better understanding of what

T.E.R.O. can provide, have questions or would like to contact the T.E.R.O. department of another

tribe, feel free to contact us at 405.275.4030, and we will be more than happy to assist you or listen

to your concerns or support of our offices.

Bridgette Wilson – TERO Office Assistant x: 163

Randy Edge – TERO Director x: 135

The following is a list of job openings for off campus positions through the TERO department:

• Loan Administrative Assistant

• PT Physical Therapist

• Sales Associate

• Maintenance

• Secretary

• School Bus Driver

• Dental Assistant

• Teacher

• Manager & Retail Banker

• Maintenance Technician 2

• Material Handler

• Journeyman HVAC Tech

• Forklift Drivers

• Class A Driver

• Mixer Driver

These positions are located right outside of the TERO office. We update these positions weekly.

If you have any questions concerning a job opening, please feel free to contact us

at 405.275.4030 X: 163 or 135

10 Tips for College Students looking for a job.

1. Know what it takes. Skills, experience of that job.

2. Perfect your application materials. Have your application reviewed by career center

or just a better editor.

3. Activate your network. Let people know what job you’re looking for and get many

leads to follow up on.

4. Join a professional organization. Most occupations, from restaurant professionals to

engineers, have professional associations. Join one. (Many have student rates.) Attend

meetings, go to seminars, and read the materials. Like an anthropologist, learn the language

and customs of your field, the issues of the day, and identify the key players, so that when

you land an interview, you will “speak the language” like a native.

5. Be patient and persistent. Set aside time every week to check for job postings, to do

research on employers in your field, and to send out a manageable number of applications.

6. Don’t treat an interview as an interrogation. If you are fortunate enough to land

an interview, treat it as an opportunity to establish a professional relationship with the

interviewer.

7. Practice out loud. If you lack experience or feel uncomfortable in interviews, find

someone to do a mock interview with.

8. Be “on” from the start. In this age of security cameras, you may be recorded from the

moment you hit the employer’s parking lot. Act as if the employer is watching you from the

outset. Dress the part. Be friendly and respectful to everyone you meet. Stay focused. Even

if you are left cooling your heels in the reception area, do not be tempted to check your

phone. If you cannot resist the temptation, leave your phone in the car

9. Make that first impression count. With everyone you meet at the employer, but

especially with the interviewer, you want to make your first impression count. Stand up

straight. Look the interviewer in the eye. Smile, and extend your hand for a firm, but not

knuckle-crushing, handshake.

10. Be positive. Stay upbeat throughout the interview. Smile—it will register in your voice.

Do not let the interviewer’s facial expressions or tone of voice throw you off your game. Do

not assume that a particular answer is “wrong” or that you have “blown it.” Stay confident

and be the best you can be!

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Bridgette Wilson

tero office assistant

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

bwilson@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163

Fax 405.395.9888

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At the Little Axe Health Center

AUGUST 2012

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

AUGUST 31, 2012

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MEDICARE, AARP, AFLAC, ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS!

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EVENT.

FOR AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE

CALL SHAWNEE OR LOURIE

ASAP.

DID YOU KNOW?

Friday Night Home Games

Start at 6:30

Brendle Corner, Little Axe

275-4030 Ext:202

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National Immunization Awareness Month is observed in August each year in the US. August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, coworkers, and those in the community to catch up on their

vaccinations. Parents are enrolling their children in school,

students are entering college,

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preparing for the upcoming flu

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recommended vaccines, individuals can protect themselves,

their families and friends, and

their communities from serious,

life-threatening infections.

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2029 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405-878-5850

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Little Axe Health Center

5951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73026

Public Health-405-701-7999

Main Health Center-405-447-0300

The First American Indian Registered Nurse

Wills Clinic

October 11, 2012

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Complex

Building 1

I have been pursuing my Master’s degree in Nursing from Southern Nazarene University. As part

of an assignment, I had to prepare a presentation on a nurse that has left a legacy on the nursing

profession and the world.

I was proud to discover the nursing legacy left by the first American Indian registered nurse in

the United States. Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail was born on the Crow reservation in Montana on

January 27, 1903. Susie Yellowtail graduated from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1923

to become the first American Indian registered nurse in the United States.

Susie Yellowtail RN would travel throughout the United States visiting reservations and assessing To make an appointment

the difficulties facing the American Indian. Ms. Yellowtail joined state health advisory boards and

Call OILS at:

quickly made a name for herself as an advocate for the Native American Indian. She also founded the

(405) 943-6457 or

first professional association for Native American Nurses and was instrumental in winning tribal and

1-800-658-1497

government funding to help Indians enter the nursing profession. In 1978, Susie Yellowtail received

a distinction that would mean more to her than many others: the American Indian Nurses Association If anyone needs assistance

named her "Grandmother of American Indian Nurses."

with a will before

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call the same number

Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail died in 1981 leaving behind a world that was just a little bit better

to make arrangements

because she walked in it with a big heart and willing arms. She walked with pride and purpose.

for

an appointment to

(Reference: http://www.asrn.org/journal-chronicle-nursing/205-big-heart.html)

meet with OILS attorney.

Marla Throckmorton RN

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

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

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy form at the Education

Department office or for download at www.astribe.com

• 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 calender 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.

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

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at

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

tresham@astribe.com.

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Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or

know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is

the most common type of diabetes and affects

millions of Native Americans. Many people

are unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Native Americans are

twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs

and symptoms include:

• Frequent infections

• Blurred vision

• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal

• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet

• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often

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

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

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

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

complications caused by diabetes.

The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web

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

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

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

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

western diet such as:

• magnesium

• calcium

•

vitamins A, C, and E.

• potassium

• fiber

Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries, tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk

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

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

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

PHARMACY NEWS

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

• As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates a current photo

ID is required for EVERY time ANY controlled medication being picked

up.

• Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations both fill prescriptions for members

of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal

citizens with established charts.

• If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications

are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with a current cell

phone number.

The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of pharmacy

services to you:

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

P Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other contact information.

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

needs to be delivered.

P When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours notice and either the refill

number, which is located above your name on the prescription label, or the

names of your medication.

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call the Pharmacy or stop by and

speak with one of our Pharmacists. We are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical

needs!

New Hours of Operation for the Pharmacy:

Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday

Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

We are open through the lunch hour!!

**Both pharmacy departments are closed the first Wednesday of each month to

complete administrative duties**

Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health

Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health is now providing counseling services

in both Shawnee and Little Axe locations. We are taking new patients at this

time. Our facilities offer an array of services including but not limited to:

*Psychiatry- adult and child

*Intensive Outpatient Groups

*Domestic Violence Counseling

*Grief Counseling

*Substance Abuse Counseling

*Individual Therapy

*Group Counseling

*Bio Feedback

*Stress Reduction

*DUI Assessment

We welcome back Kristy Morrell – she is now located at the Little Axe

Clinic

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest staff:

Dr. Julia Irwin is a psychiatrist and has been providing services at the Little

Axe Clinic. She is available on every Thursday.

Dr. Peter Stanbro is a child psychiatrist and will is currently taking new

patients. He will be providing services every Thursday at our Little Axe

Clinic.

Monte Blake, LPC is one our newest clinician’s. He is located at our

Shawnee Clinic.

If in need of services call:

Shawnee: 405-878-4716

Or

Little Axe: 405-447-0300

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Dear Tribal Members,

This message is to inform you that Cultural Preservation has made a few changes in the past month. At

the beginning of July, I was appointed as the Acting Director of this department. The summer intern and I

have been hard at work trying to restructure and give the building an internal makeover, while still conducting

business. Before this month is over, I expect to have my support staff in place and running at full capacity.

We hope you like the overall improvements.

In the upcoming weeks and months, our program will be scheduling “How To” clinics, in order for our

People to learn skills such as: sewing, beading, tanning, and language. With this in mind, I’m asking you

to submit your ideas of things you would like to learn. Or, if you possess this knowledge and would like to

make sure to pass it along as one of our instructors, you may respond by sending your request to my email at

joseph.blanchard@astribe.com or by calling me at my office. Although I have a list of items on my agenda

already, I am always looking for other cost-effective solutions.

If you haven’t visited the Gift Shop lately, stop by to say hello and take a look at our inventory. If we

don’t have what you want, let us know. In trying to provide the goods that our customers want, we have

several catalogs to choose from and we can order the materials you need. We only ask that for specialty

items, you provide a small deposit to secure the transaction. Also, in the near future, we will be opening on

Saturday to accommodate those who can’t stop by during the week or on their lunch break.

There is one item that you may want to take notice for your young people. Our Language Program

will be sponsoring an overnight “Language Immersion Camp” in the month of September. Though details

aren’t complete yet, the plan is to teach camping skills, to develop better communication skills, to promote

stronger family bonds, and to identify animals by their tracks and Indian name. The requirement is that you

and your child (minimum age 6) participate, and come with an open mind to learn. There will be limited

spots available and I definitely need to know how many people to feed. If everything goes well, it is my

hope to make this an annual event. I’ll explain more as the details are finalized.

Finally, I’d like to take this chance to say “Thank you” for the many calls and visitors during my transition.

The encouraging words, acts of kindness, and support have been very helpful in adjusting to my new position.

My mind has been overwhelmed with work and there aren’t enough hours in the day to do all that I want.

Slowly but surely, with great determination and perseverance, we will complete the task at hand. In the end,

I hope to provide a department that you, the People, can be proud of.

If you have any questions or comments, please call me at my office. Thank you for your time.

Joseph H. Blanchard

Cultural Preservation Director/

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

(405) 275-4030 ext. 203

ASTribe

Indian Child Welfare

Department

FOSTER CARE

This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New

Mexico. And even though this talks about the foster care program and tribal children in foster care, this article can speak

on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care

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

their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is

a small tribe and we should be able to work as ONE TRIBE to

care for the AST children. If you have any questions, contact

the ICW department at (405)275-4030.

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

foster care now are American Indian. That means about 40

American Indian youths in the local foster system are living

with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families

Department, charged with placing children in alternate homes

if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or

neglect, is having a hard time finding enough native families

for the number of native children in the system.

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.

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

background?

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

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

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

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

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR

CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS,

LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU

OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

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

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

before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive

environments!

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

contact J.R. Wind

405-275-4030 ext. 195.

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

homes than children are in the system, which means native children more often than not end up in non-native families. This is

contrary to federal policy, which directs the department to make every effort to place children of American Indian descent in

homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native families stepping up to offer a home for children, there is

little the department can do to remedy this situation.

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

time it places a native child. The first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a safe environment and who eventually attains a foster care license. The second option is for a child to be placed in a family from the

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

final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native families that simply have a

foster care license.

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

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

the Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a family can do.”

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

these children placed in non-native placements. Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were placed in another home

that didn’t teach or understand the Absentee Shawnee traditions. What would happen to their identity, their sense of being a

AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a Absentee Shawnee?

The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes. Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter. We have made it a goal

to get certify at least 5 homes to be foster homes for the AST. With obtaining more every year from this point on. It takes ONE

TRIBE to care for ONE CHILD. As the great Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS

STRONG.”

For more information about being a foster home, please contact the Indian Child Welfare Department at (405)275-4030.

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Safety Tips from

√

Never leave children alone in or around cars;

not even for a minute.

√ Put something you'll need like your cell phone,

handbag, employee ID or brief case, etc., on the

floor board in the back seat.

√ Get in the habit of always opening the back

door of your vehicle every time you reach your

destination to make sure no child has been left

behind. This will soon become a habit. We call

this the “Look Before You Lock” campaign.

√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's car seat

when it’s not occupied. When the child is placed

in the seat, put the stuffed animal in the front

passenger seat. It's a visual reminder that anytime

the stuffed animal is up front you know the child

is in the back seat in a child safety seat.

√ Make arrangements with your child’s day care

center or babysitter that you will always call if

your child will not be there on a particular day as

scheduled.

√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even in the

garage or driveway and always set your parking

brake.

√ Keys and/or remote openers should never be left

within reach of children.

√ Make sure all child passengers have left the

vehicle after it is parked.

√ When a child is missing, check vehicles and car

trunks immediately.

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

If they are hot or seem sick, get them out as quickly

as possible. Call 911 or your local emergency

number immediately.

√ Be especially careful about keeping children safe

in and around cars during busy times, schedule

changes and periods of crisis or holidays.

√ Use drive-thru services when available.

(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry cleaners,

etc.)

√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for gas at the

pump.

For additional information about ways to keep

children safe in and around vehicles, visit our

website at www.KidsAndCars.org.

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RAFFLE

TICKETS

On sale for $5.00 each

or 5 tickets for $20.00

Raffle item:

50” HiDef Flat Screen TV

Donated by

Thunderbird Entertainment

Center

Drawing to be held at the

AST Elders Veterans’ PowWow

November 10, 2012

Contact any AST Elder to purchase

your tickets.

AST COUNTRY

KITCHEN

Sunday - 7am to 7pm

Monday - 7am to 3pm

Tuesday - 7am to 3pm

Wednesday - 7am to 8pm

Thursday - 7am to 8pm

Friday - 7am to 9pm

Saturday - 7am to 9pm

Early Bird Breakfast

$4.99

2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash

Browns

Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee

(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon

per customer.With coupon.

No substitutions

Check out our

daily homemade

lunch specials!

Something

different

every day!

Open 7 Days A Week!

366-7220

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

to AST Smoke Shop)

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DEPARTMENT

Victim Advocacy

Assist victims by offering educational classes that focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, stalking and dating/violence. Each victim

is helped with emotional support and resources both from Tribal programs and

local community programs.

Court Advocacy

Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well as

filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.

Housing and Utility Assistance

Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either

receive housing or utility assistance.

Transitional Housing

The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence. Participants have up to two years to obtain education and job skills

needed to begin a new life. Services include case management, counseling,

and transportation. There area four homes all equipped with furniture and basic

household items.

Referral Assistance

Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic

Violence Program.

Sexual Assault Advocacy

The AST DV Sexual Assault Program is on-call 24 hours per day to provide

emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to sexual assault survivors

at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The Program also

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

Shelter Placement Assistance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other

shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available.

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational

trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide

more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please

contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence

staff at (405) 275-4030.

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(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

return service

requested

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,

“Chicken Dance” circa 1908-1910

or

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

1-877-878-4702

or

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Little Axe Dental

(405) 307-9704

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-5850

(405) 878-5859

Shawnee Pharmacy

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

or

(405) 364-7569

(405) 447-3372

LA Cultural Center

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

or

(405) 275-3432

(405) 214-4235

OEH/OEP

AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

or

1-800-259-LUCK

AST Tribal Grocery &

SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668

AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220

AST Smokeshop in

Harrah

(405) 454-0055

ASEDA

(405) 878-6782

Fax: (405) 878-4542

or

Tribal Complex

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Little Axe Resource Center

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

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

Douglas Megehee ........................................

MUSIC

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

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

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

ATTORNEY

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

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

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

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

COURT

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

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

FINANCE

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

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

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

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

Teresa Gile (Admin. Asst.) ........................ 115

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

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

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

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

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

Arlene Herrera ...................................... 129

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Linda Zientek ........................................ 168

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

Deborah Davis (Domestic Violence) .... 113

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

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

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

ELECTION COMMISSION

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

EDUCATION

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

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

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Henryetta Ellis (Director/THPO) ....... 190/199

Alison Taylor (Gift Shop Manager)............ 203

Lisa Botone (Library/Gift Shop) ......... 122

Gift Shop ................................................ 152

ASEDA

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

UPDATED: MAY 11, 2012

PAGING ZONES

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

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

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

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

Shawnee Casino .................... 405-273-2679

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

(Kenny Jones, Roger Anderson,

Cecilia Flores, Dennis Burks )

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

(Sherman Tiger)

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

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

(Lora Beeler, Lauren May, Rick Short)

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shawnee Clinic

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

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

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

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Jared Duroy)

HEALTH PROGRAMS

Behavioral Health ........................ 878-4716

Community Health (Bldg 17) ........ 878-5850

Alternate No. .............. 395-0593 / 395-9006

Contract Health (Bldg 16) .............. 878-4702

Toll free.......................... 1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

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

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

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

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

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

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

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Receptionist (Wannetta Battise) .................101

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

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

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

Treas. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................119

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

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

TITLE VI

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

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

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

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

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

Frank Young ..........................................149

TERO

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

Bridgette Wilson ....................................163

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE .COM

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

REALTY

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

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

Joseph Blanchard.................................. 127

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

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

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

Ben Henderson ...................................... 182

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

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

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

Glenna Jones ......................................... 145

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

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

Rico Coon (Director, helpdesk) ..................... 208

Michael Berry (Website, helpdesk) ............... 183

(helpdesk) ..................................................... 207

Josh Gibson(helpdesk) ................................ 209

Fax(MIS)................................ 405-395-0569

MAINTENANCE

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

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

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

Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoung, Donna

Simon, Sherri Yetter, John Mann

Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

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

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

Eddie Brokeshoulder ........................ 148

(Financial Consultant)

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE

Margaret Ellis ....................................... 193

JR Wind ................................................. 166

Sena Yesslith (ICW) ............................. 114

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

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

Larry Buckley (Enrollment).............. 107

Darrell Larney (Enrollment)............. 103

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

HORSE SHOE BEND

(After School Program Director)

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

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

HR ......................................................... 111

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

Lyndale Waller .............................. 187

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS

Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341

Absentee Shawnee Tribe - Shawnee Department Extensions

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

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

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

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

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treas.

Rep

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