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February 2012

The

Vol. 27 No. 2

Absentee Shawnee

News

www.astribe.com

Inside this issue. . .

Executive Committee

Reports. . . . . . . . . 2-7

Free Tax Preparations. . . . . 6

Elders Report . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Employee of the Month . . . 9

Education Department . . . 10

YTD Tax Collections. . . . 11

Health News. . . . . . . . 12-15

February Birthdays. . . 16-17

Thunderbird Casino . . . . . 19

Horseshoe Bend. . . . . 24-25

Title VI Menu. . . . . . . 22-23

“Among the Shawnee”

-Election News-

In a joint meeting, on January, 24, 2012, between the Executive Committee, the

Election Commission and the potential candidates of the upcoming election, a decision

was made that the Primary Election on March 17, 2012 will not be held this year.

This decision was made because there were no more than two (2) candidates running

for the positions due for election this year. All candidates were advanced to the June

Run-off Election which will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012,

as required by the AST Constitution.

This is the first time since 1996, when the enactment of the two (2) election processes

began, that this has occurred. This is history in the making.

Please remember to come out and vote!

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

The following people have filed for elective office:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Lt. Governor

Isaac Gibson, Jr. (Unopposed)

Treasurer

Kathy Deere

Alicia Engler

Representative

Jeffrey Gibson

Diane Ponkilla

ELECTION COMMISSION

Deputy Commissioner

Augustine Johnson

Cynthia Carpenter

City of Shawnee Painted Horse Project

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Artist is Jerry Haney

Commission Member #1

Shirley Adkins (unopposed)

Executive Committee

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

ISSAC GIBSON

LT. GOVERNOR

TERI REED

SECRETARY

Governor’s Corner

Greetings fellow Tribal members.

All of us at Tribal Headquarters hope everyone had a happy and safe

New Year.

As you will see from the other Executive Committee reports, this has

been a very busy start to the new year for all of us. We all think we’re

doing some good things for you, the Tribal members with the resources

available to us and we all hope to improve on all services this new year,

2012. I’ll be more able to give you all a projection on projects for this

year after all budgets are complete, and notification of funding is available. Rest assured, that we, the Executive Committee are committed to

moving our Tribe forward in regards to economic viability as well as

increasing the services to you all. As some of you may be aware, I had

some knee surgery on Jan. 24, 2012. I want to thank the other Executive

Committee members for taking up the slack created when I had to miss

a few days. I missed an Executive Committee meeting during this time,

and the other members of the Executive Committee did an excellent job,

made good decisions, and I want to give them all a special thanks for a

job well done.

George Blanchard, Governor

Lt. Governor’s Report

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

SHAWNEE WORDS

1. Arrow

he la ni le

2. Bow

he la ni qe

3. Gun

ma ta qi

4. Smoke

le wi ta

5. Cane

hi pi te to wi

6. Stick(s)

hi pi sa

7. Hat

pa ti ke ko wa

8. Gourd

se se qi

9. Whistle

qi se qa sa

10. Rattle

ho li le wa ni

11. Shake

mi le li ta ni

12. Roll

ta ta pa ni

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

SHAWNEE ALPHABET

bah

(spelling)

bay

bee

(pronunciation)

sah

say

see

mah

may

mee

(F has a TH sound as in thump)

thah

thay

thee

tho

nah

kah

wah

tah

jah

lah

hah

yah

qah

nay

kay

way

tay

nee

kee

wee

tee

(G has a “J” sound)

jay

jee

lay

lee

yay

yee

hay

qay

hee

qee

toe

Greetings Tribal Members,

I hope that the New Year has started off prosperous and beneficial for all. My report this month will be limited, as we are trying to wrap up our year

end projects to help our Finance Department closeout our expense’s before we begin on projects for the New Year.

My office is continually monitoring the programs that we have oversight of to make sure that the best quality of services is being provided to you. With

that, I want to remind you that my door is always open or you can call to talk or leave a message. I try my best to get back with everyone and return your

phone calls. If I’m not available, please feel free to leave a message with my staff, Clarice Murdock or Andy Warrior, they are there to assist if possible.

One project that was recently completed that I would like to mention was the parking lot at our Brendle Corner Facility. The project was awarded to

and completed by Silver Star Construction. The asphalt parking lot and lights add a new appearance to the facility. We hope that this is the first of some

changes and renovations we could do to the facility.

A reminder to all, we still have the Residential Bug Spraying Program available to tribal members. Preference will be given to elders first. The application can be picked up here at the tribal office. Contact Andy Warrior if you have any questions.

Again, I hope the efforts of my office and my departments will be beneficial to all. I would like to commend all my staff and the employees of the tribe

for the dedication and commitment they provide to our tribe. Thank you.

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:

I am excited to announce that our

Website Design Committee has

launched the new website. This

committee has been working on

redesigning the website (www.astribe.com) for the past few months

with the objective of building a

very professional appearance, with

updated and pertinent information

that is easy to understand, and is

easy to navigate through. We solicited feedback from employees

and tribal members to get us started in the right direction. We also

analyzed websites of other tribes,

large businesses, and corporations

to determine the design elements

and menu options that we wanted to

incorporate into our new website.

And lastly, we wanted to add design

elements that have meaning to our

tribal people.

The before and after pictures below showcase the changes that

were made to the basic design of

the website. We featured pictures

of Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa, in the banner picture

because their image is well known

to tribal members with Tecumseh

being noted as a charismatic leader

of the Shawnee people who was

once described as “one of those

uncommon geniuses which spring

up occasionally to produce revolutions”. We also wanted to depict the

importance of nature and our AST

logo in the banner along with representation of the clans that are

used today. The phrase “Honoring

Our Past – Building Our Future”

represents an important aspect of

our people as we unite to improve

our future while remembering our

past. The before and after pictures

are only representations of the actual website. We invite you to visit

the website at www.astribe.com and

let us know what you think of the

new format. We plan to continue

with other enhancements in the

coming weeks and appreciate your

ideas and input as we continue to

refine our online presence. Suggestions can be emailed to: website@

astribe.com.

The Website Design Committee

consists of our talented MIS department who are responsible for

the maintenance and upkeep of the

website, Rico Coon (MIS Director),

Michael Berry, and Travis O’Dell,

along with Becky Prewett (Procurement), Faustina Blanchard (Media)

and myself. I would like to thank

the committee members for their

hard work, ideas, and determination

in improving the website, and for a

job well done.

In last month’s newsletter I reported

on the Obama administration efforts

to improve Native American relations with his annual conferences

and initiatives. He has primarily focused on the areas of the health care

improvement act, and the settlement of the class-action Cobell lawsuit over the federal government’s

mismanagement of royalties for oil,

gas, timber and grazing leases.

Old Webpage

In December, Obama announced

the signing of an executive order

establishing a White House initiative on American Indian and Alaska native education. The mission

of the Initiative is to help expand

educational opportunities and improve educational outcomes for all

American Indian students, including opportunities to learn their Native languages, cultures, and histories as well as receive complete and

competitive educations that prepare

them for college, careers, and productive and satisfying lives. To accomplish this, the U.S. Department

of Education and the Department

of the Interior are tasked with developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by March 24,

2012 to address how this mission

will be carried out.

put and identify the most effective

strategies for improving education.

Insights shared at these meetings

will directly influence the contents

of the Memorandum of Understanding and the general facilitation

of the policy. Most of the input at

this meeting centered around continued and improved funding for

existing and new programs, the

problems of graduation rates, instilling pride in our native American students, libraries, being able

to monitor/track the progress of our

students, and training programs for

parents and educators. This was a

great opportunity to share our ideas

and it will be interesting to see how

the Obama administration uses this

input in shaping improvements for

Native American education in the

future.

A White House round table discussion for Oklahoma Tribal Leaders

and educators was conducted in

Norman on January 23rd to gather

information for this MOU. This was

the second of four events that were

scheduled across the nation. I was

able to attend as a Tribal leader for

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe along

with Kathy Deere (Treasurer), Tresha Spoon (Education Director),

and Meredith Wahpekeche (Title

VII). There were many tribes present at this event and we were able

to express our ideas and opinions

on the status of Indian education.

William Mendoza (Oglala and Sicangu Lakota), the director of the

new White House Initiative led the

discussion. He said the roundtable

meetings were organized to gather

tribal and community leaders’ in-

In the meantime, we have two

scholarship awards that have been

introduced from our Education Department that are geared to helping

high school students prepare for

higher education. They are:

1. Big Jim Academic Achievement

Award (deadline 3/1/12)

2. Big Jim Athlete of the Year

Award (deadline 3/1/12)

Information about these new scholarships/awards is included elsewhere in this newsletter and on the

website. You can contact Tresha

Spoon in the Education Department for more information on these

scholarships and awards.

Teri Reed – Secretary

teri@astribe.com

405-275-4030 Ext 104

New Webpage

Treasurer’s

Report

Greetings Tribal Members,

Happy Valentine’s Day, be sure and

tell your sweetheart you are thankful to have them in your life! Election time is upon us again! Election Day will be Saturday, June 16,

2012. Executive Committee and

Election Commission jointly met

together and decided there was

no need for Primary Election in

March. As required by AST Constitution, to have the June Election since there were no more than

two (2) candidates in any position

up for election. I have filed for

re-election as Treasurer; I hope to

count on your vote again!

We still want to continue toward

progression in the areas of economic development, educating our

tribal members, and services for the

tribal members.

• ASEDA Board Monthly meeting,

as Ad Hoc non-voting member

• Executive Committee had a regular scheduled meeting and Special Executive Committee Meeting. See Resolutions Page.

• Congratulations to Executive

Committee’s Employee of Month

January Winner, Johnnie Hagan.

• Attending the Health Advisory

Board and LiSiWiNwi meetings,

as Ad Hoc non-voting member

• Monthly Redstone Investment

meeting. We have an excellent

investor advisor, who continually

keeps the committee updated on

all the tribe’s investments.

• Attended Tribal Leader Education Roundtable, Embassy

Suites, Norman, Ok, along with

Secretary Reed, Tresha Spoon,

and Meredith Wahpekeche. This

was organized though the Secretary of Education Duncan and

Secretary of Interior Salazar regarding President Obama’s Executive Order 13592 establishing the White House Initiative’s

strategic efforts to engage tribal

and community leaders, Indian

education stakeholders, and the

public on the development of the

MOU and Tribal Leaders’ Education Task Force. The mission

of the Initiative is to help expand

educational opportunities and improve educational outcomes for

all American Indian and Alaska

Native (AI/AN) students, including opportunities to learn their

Native languages, cultures, and

histories as well as receive complete and competitive educations

that prepare them for college,

careers, and productive and satisfying lives. Several tribal leaders were in attendance as well

as Indian educators throughout

Oklahoma. Your tribe was well

represented.

• Met with Native American Fund

Advisors (NAFA), LLC, Tulsa,

OK firm registered with United

States Securities and Exchange

Commission (SEC). Discussed

opportunities with a Nativeowned investment management

firm who has been in business

since 1996, offering bond and

equity portfolio management for

tribal governments.

• Auditors are on site for the 2011

audit. We expect to complete

the audit in May 2012. All the

Tribe’s entities will be 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. We expect to get another good “Audit for 2012”.

• I would like to thank the students

at Jefferson Elementary School

for their drawings they made for

me. It was very thoughtful and

I appreciate them for doing these

drawings for me.

• Also, would like to thank Mr.

Steven Snake for his drawing

and Jennie Mohawk. It is much

appreciated with the encouraging

words.

•

FUTURE GOALS FOR 2012:

• Being your elected official, I want

to continue to have accountability, communication, working re-

lationships that foster leadership

development, implementing new

programs and strategic planning

for 2012.

• Continue to search for grants that

can advance economic activity

and create jobs within the tribal

communities through our business arm Absentee Shawnee Economic Development (ASEDA).

• Continue to have clean audits.

For the past three years, we have

been given clean audits and my

goal is to continue this into 2012.

• Continue to work with Finance

Department to continue to increase revenue and reduce expenditures, but not hinder tribal

member services.

• Year 2012 looks to be a continued progression for our tribe and

the tribal members.

Sincere appreciation goes out to the

ladies of the Finance Department

and the Controller, Belinda Collins,

as they daily continue the never

ending processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe. Without their tireless dedication and commitment we could not

keep the financial transactions processes flowing!

Also, would like to extend my appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who

continues to assist me with numerous projects, attend meetings where

I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer!

We appreciate all your phone calls,

emails, and visits. May God continue to bless you and yours! See

below articles from AllNations

Bank; Financial Consultant, Eddie

Brokeshoulder; and Finance Department.

Respectfully yours,

Kathy Deere, Treasurer

Finance Department

February 2012

The Finance office continues our

efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing efficiently and

effectively through communication between the Finance office and

Happy Valentine’s Day

Programs. In working together, we

have found the most time effective

and cost effective processes for

transacting business.

The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2012

has been signed and mailed to the

National Business Center for approval. Our rate is up from 17.74%

for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 and we

expect our rate to increase; however that is just an estimate. This

estimated increased is based on the

influx of activity deriving from the

new clinic opening in 2012.

The finance department continues to complete accounting by the

seventh day of the month and have

been since August 2010; so that financial reports can be created for

the Health Authority and Li Si Wi

Nwi, Health Inc. boards for health

programs both Shawnee and Little

Axe. The Finance staff will begin November reconciliations for

financial reporting on the first of

December. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping 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 audits are

used to calculate the proposal. We

continue to explore avenues that

will make accounting for the tribe’s

finances a smooth process including billing package for health programs. 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).

Auditors are on site for the 2011 audit. We expect to complete the audit

in May 2012. All the Tribe’s entities

will be 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. The

2010 Audit was an “unqualified”

audit; which when compared to an

educational grading scale is an A;

and it is my goal that the 2011 will

be unqualified as well.

and decisions of tribal funds and award was open to Native comprograms.

munities across Indian Country.

History of Oweesta reaches back

The following activities I have to the mid 1980’s, was envisioned

been involved and participated.

to develop alternative financing

Financial Reports: Reviewed access to Native entrepreneurs,

and analyzed Treasurer’s monthly homebuyers and tribal businesses.

General fund, Indirect Cost, and In closing, if you should have

Elder Council encumbrance bud- questions, please contact me at

The Tribe currently has compact get reports.

eddieb@astribe.com or 405-275funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants,

Absentee Shawnee Economic 4030 ext 148.

and the new Clinic business. In

addition, the Tribe operates on a Development Authority, Inc. Sincerely,

Attended monthly Eddie Brokeshoulder

General Fund and an Indirect Cost (ASEDA):

board meeting discussing future Financial Consultant

Fund.

business strategies.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard Redstone Investments: AttendASEDA Fleet

working group of people and it is ed monthly financial investment

an honor to work with them, the meeting, topics included status of

Treasurer’s office and at the Absen- current investment strategies and

Below is a report of what ASEDA

tee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance future investment options.

has done since the New Board has

Department employs 11; with 7

Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma been in place. Given the resources

(64%) being AST Tribal Members

Inc. (REI): Assisted and provided that we had, our search in finding

and 4 (36%) being non-natives.

support to Rick Short on obtain- opportunities in this area were very

This department, as always, would ing a letter of support from REI in optimistic. We wanted to focus on a

like to extend a special thanks and submission of an economic devel- few things to get us started, oppornote of appreciation to the Execu- opment grant application to Ad- tunities that would need very little,

tive Committee for providing the ministration for Native Americans cash up-front. Something that we

could leverage what assets we had.

tools, resources and support to en- (ANA).

1. Businesses that were already in

able the finance staff to reach its

operation.

National

Center

American

Inaccomplished goals and to con2. Businesses that could help bentinue with this effort. A special dian Development (NCAIED):

efit our members

thanks and note of appreciation to Assisted and provided support to

3. Businesses that could have the

Program Managers and Employees Rick Short on obtaining a letter of

potential to hire our members.

of the Tribe for their assistance and support from NCAIED, which rededication in our group effort to- cently opened an office in Tulsa, Below is a brief report on the folOklahoma, in submission of an

ward accomplishing our goal.

lowing projects that ASEDA has

economic development grant ap- been working on.

If you have any questions or needs, plication to Administration for Naplease call 405-275-4030 ext 162 tive Americans (ANA).

REPORT - ABSENTEE SHAWand I will be glad to assist you in

NEE COUNSELING SERVICE

Investment

Management:

Treaany way I can.

This was a venture presented to

surer Deere and I met with Ross

ASEDA

by Native Health ManageRespectfully,

O. Swimmer, Partner and David

Belinda Collins, Controller

Poarch of Native American Fund ment (NHM) and Quapaw EconomAdvisors, LLC, a Tulsa, Oklahoma ic Development Corp. The Quapaw Tribe had over extended their

based firm registered with United

service area for this center. They

States Securities and Exchange

Financial

were directed by IHS to hand over

Commission (SEC). Our meeting

Consultant

the facility to a Tribe in the Oklawith NAFA was to discuss oppor- homa City area or forfeit their Centunities in investment management ter. Absentee Shawnee’s were asked

Hello Tribal Members,

with a company who has been in by NHM, to consider assuming the

business since 1996, offering bond

As Financial Consultant, for Of- and equity portfolio management project. The offer was forwarded to

the ASEDA Board members who

fice of Treasurer, I hope each tribal for tribal governments.

decided to pursue the project. The

member has established a New

project was renamed the Absentee

Year’s resolution to develop a fi- First Nations Oweesta CorShawnee Counseling Services.

nancial plan for 2012. The Office poration: I am a recipient of a

Since its inception on October 1,

of Treasurer will continue to pro- scholarship award from First Na2011, ASCS has currently served

vide our fiduciary responsibilities tions Oweesta Corporation for the close to 180 patients from October

of sound financial management NeighborWorks Training. This

Happy Valentine’s Day

2011 to December 2011. Originally

purchasing this business from the

Quapaw’s for $1. We’ve generated

revenues from this business into

$25,000 each month. Once we are

added to the IHS provider OMB billing rate. We should be able to Net

approximately $50,000 each month.

We believe that our members, as

well as, area Tribal members could

use this facility for counseling services for Substance Abuse and recovering alcoholism. In its first

quarter, we seen a rise in patient visits, a drop in turnover ratio, and an

increase in our revenue.

REPORT – ASEDA FLEET

Started in February of 2011, ASEDA Fleet’s sole purpose was to lease

to Corporations, Government agencies, Municipals, and Tribal Governments. We have created a partnership with Henry Schein/Thunder

Medical, Alaska Native Corporation

(ANC)/NANA Regional Corporation, and Auto Nation. There are

only a handful of minority-owned

fleet businesses in the country. ASEDA Fleet is now the only Tribalowned Fleet business in the country.

We hope to take advantage of the

Minority Diversity objectives of

Corporations, and the ‘Contracting

Set-asides” for Minority Businesses

by Government Agencies.

REPORT – CIVIC PROJECT

The Civic project was presented

to ASEDA by the Secretary and

Treasurer in November of 2011, as

a project for ASEDA to oversee.

We realized that is has been in the

works for the past three years and

the Bonds to finance this project

were set to expire at the end of November. We were able to round-up

some material on the location for

this project, with preliminary floor

plans along with other material that

Ken Jones had already worked on,

for this project, and submit a request

to the IRS for an extension. We received the extension over the Holidays. We now have until the end of

March to present to the IRS on the

following:

Lease agreements

Construction costs

Floor plans w/renderings

We are working on this currently

and will have everything submitted

before the deadline.

REPORT – Medical Evaluation

and Integrated Service Associates

(MEISA)

MEISA has presented to ASEDA

a program with options to help our

Tribal members. This opportunity

will help service our elder members with Transportation, home care

(meals, adult daycare, home health

care, & personal care) that will be

provided thru the HMO, PPO ‘waiver’ program. We will be able to cater to our members and bill thru this

‘waiver’ program on all services.

This will also create more jobs in

each of these areas. With this project, we hope to generate at least five

other businesses from this opportunity. These will service not only our

members, but eventually servicing

non-native residents in this area too.

AllNations Bank

Good day to our friends from all of

us, at your bank, AllNations Bank

You can start a business for $1,000

or less. Bootstrapping involves

starting a business with whatever cash you can scrape together.

Hewlett-Packard, United Parcel

Service and Walt Disney all began

as bootstrap ventures into global

giants.

money within two years of starting

the business, think about shutting

it down. The biggest problem for

most start-ups is not having a clear

focus on what the business will do

and what the founder will get out

of it.

Every business needs a business

plan which should describe the

business in detail, how much it

will cost to get started and where

you expect the business to be in

one, two and three years. Draw up

a budget for what it will cost to get

going, and how much it will cost

you each month until you become

profitable. For help in crafting a

business plan, turn to the Small

Business Administration (www.

sba.gov). You will find a wealth

of information about starting businesses. For most bootstrap businesses, the SBA site will provide

all the start-up help you need at no

cost.

FREE Smoke

Alarms and

Carbon Monoxide

Detectors still

Available!!

OEH personnel will provide

and install smoke alarms and/

or carbon monoxide detectors

for enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members living in

Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or

Oklahoma County.

You may not have your sights set

that high. But for $1,000 or less,

you can bootstrap a business that

will keep you occupied and proPlease complete an application/

duce cash. Bootstrap operations

short survey form and schedule

typically serve a niche. And a

a time and date for installation.

niche business, if it delivers the

Application/survey forms are

REPORT – GOVCON, Inc.

right product or service at the right

available at the OEH office and

GOVCON will be a holding com- price, can thrive in any economic

at www.astribe.com.

pany for ASEDA to house services climate. Your first impulse may be

for Government Contracts. We are to purchase an existing business

Please contact OEH at

in the process of applying for our or become a franchisee. Either apGene

Davis,

214-4235 for more

SBA 8(a) certification that would proach will cost many thousands

President

information.

help us with more Set aside opportu- of dollars and most likely put you

nities. We will also be working and into a field where you have no exTeaming with other Native-owned perience. Odds are great that you

companies for Contracts and Sub- will lose your investment.

Contract some of these activities

also. Contracts will include a range Carve out a niche in the industry

of areas such as Management, I.T., where you have the most expeTraining, Facilities Maintenance, rience. Think through products

All,

Grounds Maintenance, Supplies, and/or services that would benefit

We regret to inform everyone that the tax clinic which is sponsored

Technical Services, as well as, Con- someone in your industry, but that

by OILS will not be here this year, due to lack of funding!

aren’t available at a reasonable

struction projects.

Here are a few other options:

price. Start with as little of your

This is what we have undertaken in own capital as possible and with

The Norman Public Library will have free tax preparation starting

our first year of serving as Board

no borrowed money. Gambling

1/25/12 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:00pm. OU Law

members for ASEDA. We have

your time on the business is one

students will be providing the preparations.

taken what financial resources we

thing. Gambling your entire sav225 N Webster Ave, Norman, OK

had (very little) and created busiings is something else. Whatever

(405) 701-2600

ness opportunities for our Tribe.

ASEDA is currently looking at other your business you should keep

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and Central Oklahoma Comopportunities this year for the Little start-up costs at $1,000 or less. Fimunity Action Agency (COCAA) have once again partnered with the

Axe area. As we all know, there is nance growth from business profIRS to offer: FREE TAX PREPARATION

a huge potential to create an econo- its. That’s what bootstrapping is all

Filing Period:

my right here in our backyard. With about. Don’t expect to make monJanuary 23, 2012 - April 17, 2012

continued efforts in economic de- ey immediately. You’ll have start

Location: 108 E. Main Street

velopment in year 2012, we intend up costs and a learning curve to

Shawnee, OK 74801

to create a strong business climate get past. It will take time to make

Across the street from Pott. County Bookstore

within our tribe. ASEDA will take your self known to customers. Do

Schedule: (subject to change) Monday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

advantage of every opportunity and not take money out of the business

Thursdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

advantage that is or becomes avail- for personal expenses. Put all of

Saturdays 9:00AM to 3:00PM

able to us.

the money that is made back into

Call for an appointment: (405) 878-1512

growing the business.

Thank you for your time. Ne yi wa!

Appointments are requested and will have priority over walk-ins

ASEDA Board members:

If you can’t see yourself turning a

Dan Little Axe – President

profit within two years don’t start

Adam Proctor – Vice-President

the business. If you are not making

Lyndale Waller – Secretary

Free Tax Preparations

Happy Valentine’s Day

Representative’s Report

Hello Tribal Citizens,

2012 has started off in a positive direction. First we purchased Angus Cattle during the latter part of 2011 and I am happy to say that

the 30 Heifers are calving as I am writing this article. I am very

excited hopefully by the start of summer we will have 50% more

Cattle by way of our Heifers giving birth to calves. This is just one

First-born calf

of the ways of how the Tribe is progressing forward and not looking back at yesterday. I have been looking after the Cattle almost everyday and those of you who Farm Cattle know

this a 24/7 job. Also besides Farming I also assist the Lieutenant Governor with everyday work with the Tribe when

needed out in the field. On another note Secretary Reed,TERO Director Randy Edge,Education Director Tresha Spoon

and Realty Specialist Joseph Blanchard have been working on the Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and

Female) and the Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female) for our youth. It has been an Honor to work with this

fine group, this Program looks to be a wonderful asset to our Tribe and Education Department. Its a Wonderful Feeling

to be able to work side by side with all the programs here at the Tribe from Health, Music, Maintenance, Education

and assisting with our Grant writer on future projects that are going to be beneficial to our tribe. The Programs I see

over are growing every year and the space that we have is almost non-existent on the Absentee Shawnee Complex,

so in the near future there may be some shuffling around with some of the Programs to better suit you and our needs

for better all around service here at the Complex. By the time you Read this article the Indian Child Welfare program

better known as (ICW) will have a Director and for the time being we have had an Interim Director that has done a

wonderful job. 2012, I believe will be the year of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe it seems like everyday gets better than

the last and I am proud to be apart of this Executive Committee that discuss issues on a weekly bases for the betterment and well being of the Tribe. Also if you have any questions at all about the Programs I see over, give me a call

or stop by my office. My door is always open and my phone is always on. I am proud to say I am Absentee Shawnee,

my passion is to help if I can and the Future looks Bright...

NE-YA-WA

Representative Jeff Gibson

Happy Valentine’s Day

Elders Board

Elder’s Report

The AST Elders met at the Resource Center in Little Axe

on Saturday, January 21, 2012 for their first regular meeting

of the year. All officers were present. They are: Dan Little

Axe, Sr., President, Gene Parker, Vice-President, Betty Watson, Treasurer and myself, the Secretary. Thirty-two tribal

members were present as well as ten guests/visitors including Gary Wabaunsee, Director of Health programs. We were

happy to see Sherman Tiger of the Media department in at- L to R: Treasurer Betty Watson, Secretary Cynthia Longhorn, President Dan Little Axe,

tendance also to get pictures throughout the meeting and for

and Vice-President Gene Parker

the silent auction following the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 10:23 a.m. with the invocation given by Elroy Alford. Birthdays were acknowledged for Gene Parker, Wanda

Tiger and Stella Little. Minutes for October 10, November 19, and December 17, 2011 were reviewed and approved with noted corrections. The

Treasurer’s report for November 2011 and December 2011 were reviewed and approved. Prior to that, there were many questions concerning the

financial report for both months that included details given for the pow wow of November 5th. It was also reported that questions had been posted

to the Executive Committee about the $100 gift cards to Elders who attended Council meetings. The policy was adopted by the Elders Council that

allows gift cards to be distributed to those who attended four (4) meetings during the year. The funds for this comes from the fund raising account

earned by the Council and does not come out of the general fund money allocated to the Council by the Executive Committee.

Gary Wabaunsee, Director of the AST Health Programs was present and gave a very detailed update on health program activities and explained

what is being planned and hopefully will be in place as soon as the new clinic at Little Axe is open. Announcements for upcoming events included:

A 50/50 bingo and Hand Game by the Pow Wow Hwy 9 committee during February. Elroy Alford gave thanks to the Elders for flowers during his

recent hospital stay. Cynthia Longhorn gave thanks to tribal members who had donated their Christmas gifts for individuals in nursing homes during our December meeting and dinner. Dan Little Axe stated that plans for the golf tournament are ongoing. Comments were heard on expenditures

by the Officers. Plans to meet with those council members volunteering to help put the recipe/cook book together and following the meeting it was

agreed that January 24 would be a good time to gather and discuss this project with Sherman Tiger of the Media department. It was agreed that a

cake/pie auction would be held at the next Elders meeting. That meeting is set for February 18, 2012 at the Title VI Building in Shawnee. The meeting adjourned and pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all and then the silent auction was held followed by 50/50 bingo. For any questions, comments,

or suggestions on anything in this report, call Cynthia Longhorn at (405) 273-4137.

* correction to the January Newsletter. . .Luvenia Tiger was incorrectly named as Bernice, we do apologize!

Luvenia “Beano” Tiger, Margaret Ellis,

and Reta Harjo

Elders Meeting

Roy Charley

In line, waiting for all that delicious food!

Sadie Low, Patty Longman, and

Serena Daugherty

Alice McBride

Happy Valentine’s Day

Shawnee Language Class

Language classes are meeting in the Governor's conference room on Sunday afternoons from

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. until another room or facility becomes available.

All ages and levels of speaking, especially fluent speakers, are welcome and encouraged to

attend. Come and join us in learning and listening to the Shawnee language and also our

culture and history of the Absentee Shawnee.

* correction to the AST 2012 Calendar. . .The month of November was incorrectly spelled, it should be spelled “pe sa ke fe we ke se wa”.

Employee of the Month

welcome new employee

We would like to introduce our new

Human Resources Director, Lisa

January 2012

Brownell. Lisa comes to us with a wealth

Submitted by Rachel Howell

of HR experience and we are glad to have

Ms. Hagan has been an employee her. If you see her out and about, please

for the Realty Department since introduce yourself. Here is some more

January 2007. Ms. Hagan has information about her:

accomplished the following:

I am a Bethel graduate and Shawnee nao Submitted paperwork to claim tive. After graduating and attending OU, I

around $10,000 on behalf of the spent the next 10 years in Tulsa. I've spent

Absentee Shawnee Tribe from the the last few years here in Shawnee work1983 per capita payment issued to non-qualifying individuals. ing at the City of Shawnee and COCAA.

Currently, our department is awaiting notification from the BIA

I am so excited to begin a new chapter with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

to claim another estimated $5,000.

I am looking forward to becoming part of your family and meeting so

Excellent attendance and is consistently on time at work.

many new wonderful people. Thank you for the opportunity to learn

Provides quality service to Absentee Shawnee tribal

about your organization and culture. Stop by any time and say Hello.

members as well as other Native Americans.

Exhibits loyalty to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and its Lisa Brownell

(405) 275-4030 ext. 131

members by maintaining confidentially in her work.

She displays exceptional professional ability, foresight,

mature judgment, and meticulous attention to detail.

Johnnie Hagan

Happy Valentine’s Day

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related

expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for schoolrelated 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.

FREE music lessons

The MSPI Creative Arts

Program offers lessons all year

round for Native American

children from 5 years to 19

years old. Adults are also encouraged to participate. Come

join the fun and learn to play

the guitar, bass guitar, piano, or vocals.

Contact Phil Bradley, Music Instructor (405) 275-4030 Ext: 117

or Cell (405) 370-5576

Classes are offered Tuesday thru

Saturday at the Tribal Complex

and on Tuesday at the Little Axe

Resource Center

Classes are made possible

through AST Behavioral Health’s

Meth/Suicide Prevention Initiative Grant (MSPI)

“Following in Our Footsteps”

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

application.

Attention:

If you are considering taking courses for the spring 2012

semester, please contact the Education Department as soon

as possible.

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.

ALL Middle School and High School Students:

com. Click on Services and select Education.

Middle School and High School Students:

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at

ALL Middle School and High School Students:

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

tresham@astribe.com.

MSPI . . .

Come and join the Absentee Shawnee

Youth

Council...

Come and join the Absentee

Shawnee

Youth Council…

The MSPI (Meth/Suicide Prevention Initiative) Creative Arts Program has

All middle school and high school youth are welcomed!

reached many Native tribal members and has brought family’s closer togeth- All middle school and high school

youth are welcome!

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Happy Valentine’s Day

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$247,547.13

$273,548.07

$232,328.95

$274,133.02

$166,099.46

$144,447.72

$266,749.60

$247,376.84

$238,824.55

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)

$81,995.72

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

$160,393.37

$193,491.16

$2,085.00

$310.00

$380.00

$110.00

$220.00

$80.00

$130.00

$120.00

$212.50

$150.00

$132.50

$80.00

$160.00

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$105,753.36

$1,747,775.00

$137,801.19

$234,810.26

$144,949.51

$176,128.11

$2,547,217.43

$105,753.36

$1,747,775.00

$137,801.19

$234,810.26

$144,949.51

$176,128.11

$2,547,217.43

$12,423.81

$176,000.00

$14,401.26

$25,978.24

$9,584.78

$8,849.04

$247,237.13

$10,976.76

$100,000.00

$25,247.18

$136,944.13

$12,240.84

$10,126.00

$273,168.07

$102.45

$205,697.00

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$15,434.81

$166,019.46

$10,539.59

$100,000.00

$4,217.44

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$15,870.57

$144,317.72

$7,193.56

$207,561.00

$18,471.03

$2,347.87

$11,283.67

$19,772.47

$266,629.60

$15,566.63

$196,337.00

$9,378.31

$1,424.72

$11,291.89

$13,165.79

$247,164.34

$5,088.76

$200,000.00

$6,507.55

$966.79

$12,156.17

$13,955.28

$238,674.55

$16,646.46

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$18,485.67

$2,103.94

$15,470.44

$14,507.15

$193,358.66

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$10,465.58

$102,200.00

$15,754.96

$888.64

$12,422.54

$18,501.65

$160,233.37

Sales (6%)

Gaming

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

M Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

TOTALS

TAX COLLECTED

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

TOTAL

Run Date:

01/25/12

AUGUST

JULY

JUNE

MAY

APRIL

MARCH

FEBRUARY

JANUARY

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CATEGORY

Greetings Fellow Tribal Members,

Election time again! This year we made history! Never has it been done before where only two

candidates have filed for any positions. So we will only have June 16, 2012, as the primary election. The absentee ballot request forms will be available in the later newsletters, website, and by

mail. Call the election commission and they will fax or mail the request form to you, 275-4020

ext. 150.

Voting is a privilege and constitutional rights of your involvement in your tribe. Let your voice

be heard by voting for the most qualified candidates. This time it is Lt. Governor, Treasurer,

Representative, Election Commissioner One and Deputy Election Commissioner. Check out their

qualifications, experience, work ethics, and accomplishments.

Our Tribe is a business enterprise and I have strived to ensure a positive cash flow. I have made

sure we have control of our maintenance of our financial assets. As treasurer, I look at the available data to judge the performance of our business and will continue to look after the tribe’s finances and look for future business and investment opportunities.

We have tailored our expenses according to the financial resources of our businesses. Businesses

with surplus cash or access need to invest their money to make up for the impact of taxation and

inflation. We have continued to make the right financial decisions that will benefit us in the long

run and help us achieve our financial goals.

Our Tribe continues to have financial planning and financial control. Financial planning seeks to

quantify various financial resources available, plan the size and timing of expenditures. Example

of financial control refers to monitoring cash flow. Inflow is the amount of money coming into

a particular company, while outflow is a record of the expenditure being made by the company.

Managing this movement of funds in relation to the budget is essential for a business.

To achieve goals, so far, we have been able to set a point of time. We continue to seek to generate

substantial amount of profits in order to keep up with our budget projections. We are not operating

in the red; therefore, not subjecting our projections to chance. We continue to manage movement

of funds in relation to the budget and not project budgets that may not get the money needed by our

tribal members in the areas of the services we provide them. We continue to be able to make the

financial decisions that are intended to benefit us all in the long run and help achieve our financial

goals.

Our constitution, Article XIII- Duties of Officers, Section 4, states, “The Treasurer shall be custodian of all monies, and related bookkeeping functions, which come under the jurisdiction or

control of the tribe. The Treasurer shall conserve, invest, and pay out money pursuant to the

provisions of this Constitution. All expenditures shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved

by the executive Committee before payment. The authority to approve or disapprove such expenditures shall be based on constitutional authority and/or a duly adopted General council resolution

or ordinance pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution. Subject to the limitations above, the

executive Committee shall render in writing such approval or disapproval that shall be maintained

as a permanent part of the bookkeeping record. The Treasurer shall, upon receipt of written approval, be authorized to sign checks or otherwise make payment on behalf of the tribe. The

Treasurer shall keep and maintain an accurate account of all receipts and disbursements and shall

report the accurate amounts of each account to the executive Committee at each regular meeting.

The treasurer shall submit financial reports and results of audits pursuant to the provisions in Article V. Such reports and audits shall be equivalent to National accounting association practices

and standards. The Treasurer shall keep double-entry accounting records, which shall be fully

implemented within one (1) years following the first election of officers under this Constitution.

The financial records shall be maintained at the tribal headquarters. The Treasurer shall be bonded

by a bona fide bonding company in any amount satisfactory to the Executive Committee and such

bonding fees shall be paid from tribal funds or program funds if authorized by the funding agency

business expansion.,”

If re-elected as Treasurer, I pledge to promote communication, cooperation, positive leadership

and unity. I will be available for questions and comments. Thank you for your confidence and

support by re-electing me as Treasurer. Give me a call or email, my cell phone 405/816-7874 and

email address: shwneturtle56@hotmail.com

Respective fully,

Kathy Deere

FY-2011

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

Candidate Letter...

Music can heal and make your day a winner

The MSPI Music Program

Behavioral Health

Music has always exerted powerful physical and psychological effects on humans, but scientists have only recently

made the connection of different types of music with the

production of endorphins.

Music therapy is also used in treatment schizophrenia,

stroke victims and others.

My own opinion is that music and sounds which have a

Instructions:

Answer the questions below. Add your rhythm were attuned to our heartbeat in some way millions

points. If you score 10 or more, you may be at-risk for

of years ago as a basic human pastime which creates pleadeveloping

diabetes.

Instructions: Answer the questions below. Add your points. If

sure in the individual. Music can calm your heart after a

long hard day and even improve your eye sight and the way

you score 10 or more, you may be at-risk for developing diabetes.

Is your weight greater than or equal to the

5 points

you handle your evening, the psychological effects on huweight

the chart

for

your

Is youron

weight

greater

than

orheight?

equal to the weight on the chart for 5 points

mans is an awesome study that simply takes years of each

(Use chart below)

your height? (Use chart below)

individual to understand how its effects are found in their

Are you under age 65 and have little or no

5 points

everyday lives.

exercise during a usual day?

Are you under age 65 and have little or no exercise during a usual 5 points

Are

day?you between 45 and 64 years of age?

5 points

Are you

you age

between

and 64 years of age?

Are

65 or45

older?

9 points

Are

woman

had baby > 9 pounds at 1 point

Are you

you a

age

65 or who

older?

birth?

Dr., Samuel Davis Ph.D./HTL.

The inter study of our soul.

5 points

Phil Bradley

9 points

Outreach and Music Department

Do you have a sister or brother with diabetes? 1 point

Do you have a parent with diabetes?

ADA Risk Test score

1 point

Oklahoma Federation

of Indian Women

Total

MISS INDIAN OKLAHOMA

(MIO)

Oklahoma City, OK

May 12, 2012

“ Remembering Our Native Mothers:

Their Spirit, Strength, and Beauty”

CHART

For Men and Women

HEIGHT

WEIGHT

(in feet & inches)

(in pounds

without shoes) without clothes)

4’10”

129

4’11”

133

5’0”

138

5’1”

143

5’2”

147

5’3”

152

5’4”

157

5’5”

162

5’6”

167

5’7”

172

5’8”

177

5’9”

182

5’10”

188

5’11”

193

6’0”

199

6’1”

204

6’2”

210

6’3”

216

6’4”

221

Miss & Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma applications

are now being accepted. Go to www.ofiw.org for

details and to download the applications.

If you are at risk, call us today to speak to a certified diabetes educator

at the

Diabetes Education and Wellness Program

AST Clinic, Little Axe

405 360-0698

Happy Valentine’s Day

If you have any questions please contact;

Faith Harjo @ 918-804-8433 or

Andrea Kihega @ 405-226-9258

ANGER MANAGEMENT

TIPS TO HELP CONTROL ANGER

Do you get agitated when someone cuts you off in traffic? Can you feel your blood pressure rising as you tell your children to do chores? Anger is

a normal and even healthy emotion. It is the way that we use anger that has the impact: healthy anger or unhealthy anger…. Here are some useful

alternatives to the “anger emotion”.

No. 1: Take a timeout

Counting to 10 isn't just for kids. Before reacting to a tense situation, take a few moments to breathe deeply and count to 10. Slowing down can help

defuse your temper. If necessary, take a break from the person or situation until your frustration subsides a bit.

No. 2: Once you're calm, express your anger

As soon as you're thinking clearly, express your frustration in an assertive but non-confrontational way. State your concerns and needs clearly and

directly, without hurting others or trying to control them.

No. 3: Get some exercise

Physical activity can provide an outlet for your emotions, especially if you're about to erupt. If you feel your anger escalating, go for a brisk walk

or run, or spend some time doing other favorite physical activities. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that can leave you feeling

happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out.

No. 4: Think before you speak

In the heat of the moment, it's easy to say something you'll later regret. Take a few moments to collect your thoughts before saying anything — and

allow others involved in the situation to do the same.

No. 5: Identify possible solutions

Instead of focusing on what made you mad, work on resolving the issue at hand. Does your child's messy room drive you crazy? Close the door. Is

your partner late for dinner every night? Schedule meals later in the evening — or agree to eat on your own a few times a week. Remind yourself

that anger won't fix anything, and might only make it worse.

No. 6: Stick with 'I' statements

To avoid criticizing or placing blame — which might only increase tension — use "I" statements to describe the problem. Be respectful and specific.

For example, say, "I'm upset that you left the table without offering to help with the dishes," instead of, "You never do any housework."

No. 7: Don't hold a grudge

Forgiveness is a powerful tool. If you allow anger and other negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, you might find yourself swallowed up

by your own bitterness or sense of injustice. But if you can forgive someone who angered you, you might both learn from the situation. It's unrealistic to expect everyone to behave exactly as you want at all times.

No. 8: Use humor to release tension

Lightening up can help diffuse tension. Don't use sarcasm, though — it can hurt feelings and make things worse. I am sure you have heard laughter

is the best medicine.

No. 9: Practice relaxation skills

When your temper flares, put relaxation skills to work. Practice deep-breathing exercises, imagine a relaxing scene, or repeat a calming word or

phrase, such as, "Take it easy." You might also listen to music, write in a journal or do a few yoga poses — whatever it takes to encourage relaxation.

We do offer biofeedback that encourages relaxation techniques.

No. 10: Know when to seek help

Learning to control anger is a challenge for everyone at times. Consider seeking help for anger issues if your anger seems out of control, causes you

to do things you regret or hurts those around you. You might explore anger management classes or anger management counseling. With professional

help, you can:

• Learn what anger is

• Identify what triggers your anger

• Recognize signs that you're becoming angry

• Learn to respond to frustration and anger in a controlled, healthy way

• Explore underlying feelings, such as sadness or depression

Anger management classes and counseling can be done individually, with your partner or other family members, or in a group. Contact the AST

Behavioral Health Department @ 405-878-4716 for more information.

Warm Regards,

Kristy Morrell, MSW

Happy Valentine’s Day

Alcoholism . . .

PHARMACY NEWS

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

. . . is a chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors that influence the way in which it develops and manifests itself. It is a

progressive disease that is often fatal without treatment. Although, alcohol is

legal, it is one of the most dangerous of all recreational drugs. Shockingly 10

percent of elementary students admit to some alcohol use, and almost 50 percent of high school seniors drink alcohol every month. Each year 6.6 percent

of the world’s population will begin a pattern of long term alcohol abuse, that

being said, Native Americans tend to have higher rates of alcohol abuse and

dependence than any other race. The user will become physically, spiritually,

emotionally, and psychologically ill if the disease is not arrested. People tend

to vary in their patterns of alcohol abuse. Some people drink in large quantities daily while others go on binges that last anywhere from a few weeks to

months. Alcohol abuse causes a multitude of problems including arguments

with family or friends, missed work, and the loss of jobs. Alcohol also plays

a role in one-third of all suicides, rapes, assaults, homicides, and accidental

deaths including 41 percent of all fatal car crashes. Long-term drinking can

also cause serious health damage. Alcohol overworks the liver and can cause

cirrhosis. This is an irreversible condition that causes the liver to scar and become dysfunctional. The immune system and the heart may also become damaged with long term alcohol abuse. It is very important that women refrain

from alcohol use during their pregnancy, because alcohol can cause serious

damage to the fetus. This condition is known as fetal alcohol syndrome. The

abnormalities associated with fetal alcohol syndrome are mental retardation,

hyperactivity, face deformities, heart defects, and slow growth. It is pertinent

that we acknowledge the negative impact that alcoholism is having in our

communities. If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol there

is hope. With the appropriate treatment you can recover and live a full and

productive life.

WELCOME!

The Shawnee Clinic is proud to announce that Dr. Pat Chainakul

will be joining our staff on March 5th, 2012. Dr. Chainakul is a

respected pediatrician that has served the Shawnee community

for the last 30 years. Her years of experience will enhance the

exceptional healthcare that is provided at the Shawnee Clinic.

Dr. Pat takes care of patients from birth to 18 years of age.

Please call to schedule an appointment today.

On Feb 6, 2012, Dr. Jennifer Semore will be joining our

healthcare team. Dr. Semore is a family practice physician

that can see all ages. Dr. Semore will be based in the Shawnee

Clinic until the new Little Axe Health Center is open for

business.

The Shawnee Clinic has same day appointments. We are

excited about the addition of these 2 experienced physicians

to our team.

Visit your pharmacy and meet the new Pharmacists! We are excited

to meet you!

Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations are now filling prescriptions for members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are still

restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.

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

pharmacy services to you:

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

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

• Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked

up or needs to be delivered.

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

refill number, which is located above your name on the prescription

label, or the names of your medication.

• 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**

As of January 1, 2012,

Oklahoma State Law mandates that

a valid photo ID must be presented

each time any Controlled Medication is

picked up by the person who picks up.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Congratulations!

The Health Board has awarded

it’s first two scholarships to

Darrel White, RN

and

Kyle Gibson, X-ray Technician

Happy Valentine’s Day

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEART

February is National Heart month. February 3rd is Go Red for Women Day and women across the nation will be observing the

National Women’s Heart Health month to support the fight against heart disease in women. Until recently, studies were not directed toward heart disease and women. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for American Indian women and is not

only a problem for women but men.

As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Heart Attack Warning Signs

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.

Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

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Granstrom, Gayla Sue

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Harder, Ruth Ellen

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Hayes, Donna Kay Elkins

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To my daughter, Barbara

Happy Belated Birthday

Sweetie

I LOVE YOU, Mom

Happy Birthday

to my handsome grandson.

Justin Tyler Spoon

Love, Granny

To My Beautiful Nieces

Chele And Stephanie

Happy Birthday

Love Ya Aunt Rhonda

Happy Birthday

Mama Bea

Love Pat And Nikki

Jocelyn Hayes

February 11

Happy 4th Birthday, Jocey!!

We love you very much!

Aunt Jac and Uncle Lance

Happy Birthday, baby sister!!

We love you!!

Your cousins: Skyla, Lliyah,

Mikaylah, Robyn, Shawn,

Joaquin, and Silas

Happy Birthday

JANICE LENA

From

Coondog & Hotdog

Natalie Ponkilla

February 7

Happy 30th Birthday

Nate!!!

We Love you,

Jac and Lance

Happy Birthday Aunt Natalie!!!

We Love you,

Skyla, Lliyah, Mikaylah, Robyn,

Shawn, Joaquin, And Silas

Happy Belated Birthday BJ

I’m so glad you’re my sister!!

I Love You,

Sherrie

Justin Tyler

Happy 25th Birthday

to our eldest son!

We love you so very much!

Love Mom & Dad

Justin,

Happy 25th Birthday

big brother.

We love you!

Love Jiliyan & Joplin

Happy Belated

42nd Birthday BJ!

We love you,

Sherrie, Jiliyan, Joplin, Justin

Happy Birthday

Paige Gibson

We Love You

Uncle Marvin & Mama Seal

Happy Birthday &

Happy Valentines Day

To the

Worlds Best MOM

(Velma Blanchard)

We love you very much!

Marvin & Sherry

Happy 2nd Birthday

Josh Foreman

From Marv, Sherry & Ryder

Happy Birthday

Brent Watson

We Wish You A

Good Day

Love The Kasecas And

Foremans

Happy 11th Birthday Abbe

February 4

Love Momma, sister &

Baby Hector

Happy Valentine’s day

to our beautiful

Fab Five Blanchard

Girls!

we are so proud of all

of you and

We Love You With All

Our Hearts!

Love Daddy & Mama

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

To my “Mokin Pawpaw”

MARV

From Ryder Cash

Happy Birthday

Bart

From Marvin & Sherry

Happy Birthday

to our favorite mean Uncle

Marvin Smith

From your nephews

Sebastian & Christian

Happy Birthday &

Happy Valentines Day

Marv

We Love you

Sherry, Jake, Bootsie &

China

Happy

Birthday

to my Pops

Marvin

Smith

Love, Jordan

Happy Valentine’s Day

On 01/19/2012 Absentee-Shawnee tribal

member Marissa Hackbarth signed a letter of

intent to play for the

Seminole State College Fast-pitch Softball

Program. She attended

Meeker High School

and was a starting player for 4 years with the

Meeker High School Fast-pitch Softball Program. Meeker High

School Coach Robert Palmer was proud to forward the following

information on Marissa. During her senior year she had a batting

average of .297. She had 20 RBI’s. Her overall pitching record

from her junior year to senior year 17 Wins and 13 Losses. She

pitched 6 shutouts and had 4 no hitters. She was named Player of

the Week, made the Route 66-All Conference Team, All Region

Team as well as Honorable Mention All-State.

Marissa is the daughter

of tribal member Carol

(Lovins) Velez of Norman

and Mike Hackbarth of

Meeker; both parents were

in attendance at the signing

held at Meeker High School

as well as new media from

Shawnee and Meeker, her

traveling team coach, Seminole State College assistant coach Charley DuVale,

Meeker High School coach

and staff, numerous team- photo provided courtesy of David Jenkins,

mates and family.

Meeker News

Congratulations Marissa on not only your academic achievements

these last 4 years, but also your softball achievements. Your family is proud of you and is behind you 100 percent.

Congratulations!

Jennifer Lee Williams and Christopher Allen Welty

united in marriage on October 8, 2011

at the home of his parents in Nashville, Tennessee.

Parents are Johnny & Charlotte (Garretson) Williams.

Jennifer is the granddaughter of the late Margaret (Mohawk

Garretson) and the great granddaughter of the late Thomas

and Elizabeth Mohawk. The couple make their home in

Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Love you, Mom & Dad

Joshua LittleAxe is a sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations

University as well as a tribal member. He is seeking a degree

in environmental science and interested in Mechanical

Engineering and attending the University of Kansas. Joshua

was awarded a scholarship from Haskell Indian Nations

University and the American Indian College Fund – General

Fund in recognition of Scholastic Achievement and Valuable

Contributions To The University.

Happy Valentine’s Day

ThunderBird Casino Report

With a new year just underway, it is a good time to update everyone on 2011 and all the projects the casinos have underway for 2012. Thunderbird

– Norman continues to experience year over year growth and increases in profitability. We have been working diligently to pay off all of the debts

and settle all of the outstanding claims that had a choke hold on Thunderbird - Norman just a few years ago. We are happy to report that all but one

of the debts of Thunderbird - Norman have been paid off and all of the claims have been settled. Some of these include the Sodak loan, Red River

East advance, Oasis Player’s tracking equipment loan, and the 2004 IRS audit. The lawsuit with Multi-Media was settled. The most important part

of having these liabilities paid off is that it puts Thunderbird Entertainment Center, Inc. (TEC) on a more firm financial footing and allows TEC to

produce more cash flows for the Tribe, as well as reinvesting in its aging Norman facility.

Over 2012, you will all see a lot of changes at the Norman Casino. Many of these projects are already underway. TEC entered into a contract with

Streets, LLC, to install a fresh air system at the Norman facility to be completed by the first of March. This is a major step forward for the facility

because “casino is too smoky” is our number one customer complaint. This new system will exhaust the smoky air into a heat exchanger and bring

fresh conditioned air in. We will all notice a big difference and breathe a little easier. Some of the other projects that we are undertaking are remodeling the bathrooms, adding all new gaming chairs throughout the facility, removing the remainder of the western theme from inside the casino and

adding an entertainment venue for weekend entertainment. We are also working with I-5 Designs for an overall facility update inside and out.

I hope everyone has had a chance to visit the new casino in Shawnee. It is a great addition to the Tribe’s business enterprises. With the development

of the new facility, almost 50 employees have been added to the Tribe’s overall employment. We had a good start at the new property and are working to develop a strong base of players. With the intense competition in the Shawnee area, it is important to separate ourselves from the competition

in everything we do. In the upcoming months, you will see Thunderbird roll out a series of promotions and player incentives that sets us apart and

are unmatched by our competitors. With changes like these we will continue to outpace the competition and grow the Tribe’s gaming enterprises.

We look forward to seeing all of you at this Spring’s General Council Meeting and as always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your Tribe’s casinos.

Kurt Williams – kurtw@tbecinc.com

Drew Word – drew@tbecinc.com

405-360-9270

AST Education Department Announces New Youth Awards

As reported in last month’s newsletter the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Education Department will begin accepting applications for the following

awards:

• Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)

• Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)

The purpose of these awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions of our tribal youth and to promote excellence in academics and athletics

in high school and beyond. Tresha Spoon, Director of Education, stated, “We are excited to offer these awards as recognition of how our Absentee

Shawnee youth are impacting their schools and communities through their academic achievement and athletic performance. The annual recognition

of tribal high school students will give the tribe an opportunity to showcase the talented and hard-working youth in our tribe.” “Most of all,” she

added, “we want to encourage our youth to strive for the best in whatever they choose to do in the future.”

High school students and varsity athletes of both genders in their Junior or Senior year of High School within the 50 United States are eligible to

apply for these awards for the 2011/2012 school year. Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2012 by US mail or email, official

transcripts must be mailed. The official application form will be available at www.astribe.com under the Education Department by December 31,

2011. It is also located in this newsletter on page 30.

Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school student/athletes. You may nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for

required documents. Eligible nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for this purpose. The intent is

to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with

respect to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in April 2012.

Award recipients will be recognized as the 2011/2012 Big Jim Academic Achievement Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition

to this recognition the award recipients will receive $1000.00 to be used towards their education and the advancement of their career.

Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Education Department

c/o Tresha Spoon

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405.275.4030 Ext 121

youthaward@astribe.com

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Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well as

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

Housing and Utility Assistance

• 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:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

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

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:

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.

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

Shelter Placement Assistance

Wills Clinic

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.

April 19, 2012

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Little Axe Resource Center

Community Outreach

Call OILS at:

(405) 943-6457 or 1-800-658-1497 to make an

appointment. If anyone needs assistance with a

will before then, call the same number to make

arrangements for an appointment to meet with

OILS attorney.

Court Advocacy

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.

Happy Valentine’s Day

February is Teen Dating Violence

Awareness Month

Nearly 1.5 million high school

students nationwide experience physical abuse from a

dating partner in a single year.

One in three adolescents in

the U.S. is a victim of physical , sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner a figure that far exceeds

rated of other types of youth

violence.

One in 10 high school students

have been purposefully hit,

slapped, or physically hurt by a

boyfriend or girlfriend.

One quarter of high school

girls have been victims of

physical or sexual abuse.

Dating violence is a type of intimate partner violence. It occurs between two people in a close relationship.

The nature of dating violence can be physical, emotional, or sexual.

Physical—This occurs when a partner is pinched, hit, shoved, or kicked.

Emotional—This means threatening a partner or harming his or her sense of self-worth. Examples

include name calling, shaming, bullying, embarrassing on purpose, or keeping him/her away from

friends and family.

Sexual—This is forcing a partner to engage in a sex act when he or she does not or cannot consent.

Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Dating violence often starts with teasing and

name calling. These behaviors are often thought to be a “normal” part of a relationship. But these behaviors can lead to more serious violence like physical assault and rape.( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.)

If you or someone you know has questions about Teen Dating Violence you may contact the Family

Violence Prevention Coordinator at 405-275-4030 ext. 195 or 405-432-9657.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Title VI News

Senior Day

Happy

Valentine’s Day

at the

Capitol

February 20th - AST Complex will be

closed for President’s Day. Title VI will not

serve or deliver this day.

Monday, February 27, 2012

9:30 - 11:30

11:30 - 2:00

Program, House Chamber

Resource Fair, 2nd floor

FREE event to:

• Learn about legislation and issues affecting older Oklahomans

• Share your ideas, needs, and concerns with your state legislators

• Visit with non profit agencies to learn about their services.

Visit www.okseniorday.com

for more information and to pre-register by Feb. 15

On-site registration available at event

For more information call, the Senior Info-Line at 1-800-211-2116

or the OKDHS Aging Services Division at 405-521-2281

Monday,

27,

2012

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Shawnee Tribe of

Oklahoma

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9:30

— 11:30 a.m.

& Dental Clinic

11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.

15702 E.House

Hwy 9 Chamber

Program,

Resource Fair, 2nd floor

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

FREE event to:

• Learn about legislation and issues affecting older Oklahomans

Medical Clinic: (405) 447-0300

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ideas,

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rinted by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at a cost of $52.00 for 520 copies. Copies

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ASSESSMENT & SCHOOLS

(State Approved)

Monday - Friday

8:00 to 5:00

Call Linda Or Glenna

PHONE: 275-3432

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Building 19

Shawnee, OK 74801

Monday, February 27, 2012 is Senior Day at the Capitol. You will need

to pre-register by Feb. 15. Title VI will not be taking any members. For

more Information & pre-register visit www.okseniorday.com.

9:30am to 11:30am Program, House Chamber

11:30am to 2pm Resource Fair, 2nd Floor

Free event to:

*Learn about legislation and issues affecting older Oklahomans

*Share your ideas, needs and concerns with your state legislators

*visit with nonprofit agencies to learn about their services

Please feel free to call us with any concerns or questions at

405-275-4030 ext. 169 (office), ext. 149 (Dining Rm)

or ext. 180 (Packing Rm).

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.

Happy Valentine’s Day

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Second semester of school has started and students had good reports on their first semester grades. We are very proud of our students they have

worked so hard with their studies. Students have kept me busy with their award assemblies at school each month we have two or more students each

month receiving awards. That is what this after school program is all about our students and your children succeeding in their classroom and school.

Tutors and I were very busy during the Christmas Break preparing for the second semester. School started back on January 3, 2012, we implemented

some physical activity before their snacks and tutoring session. We are walking or running one time around the track students are encourage to do

one or the other. Most students like the idea but there are a few that are not enthused. Their time is recorded daily on how long it takes them to walk

or run the track. Some are decreasing their time and I have students that walk or run 2 or 3 times around the track daily. I have even decreased my

time of walking. Tutors and I are going to emphasize reading and grammar usage (verbs, adverbs, adjectives, nouns, etc.) this second semester.

I would like to thank Warren Winter for installing and hanging our projector screen up. Students, Tutors and I are very excited about the screen it is

finally off the floor and on the wall. Yea!!!! Thanks again.

Student of the Month ERYN JOHNSON

Eryn is a Third Grade Student at North Rock Creek School, he has shown improvement since coming to the after school

program. Math and reading skills are improving each day. He shows enthusiasm and is dedicated to learning. Eryn is

always ready to run around the track at Horse Shoe Bend. Eryn is the son of Victor and Jennifer Castaneda. He has three

sisters, Desiree, Jayleen, Leila and one brother Daniel. He will receive a $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by the White

Turkey Band. Eryn is Absentee Shawnee

ERYNS FAVORITES:

College Basketball team: OSU NBA Team: Thunder NFL team: 49’ers Store: Wal-Mart Music Group: Black Eye Peas

Teacher: Ms. Vincent Color: Green Eating Place: Pizza Hut State: California Food: Hamburgers Fruit: Apples Soda

Drink: Pepsi Class: PE Favorite Sport: Football Animal: Monkeys Dessert: strawberry ice cream automobile: Lamborghini NBA Player: Kevin

Durant Favorite Place: Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

December Students of the Month at North Rock Creek School:

Katie Wilson was the Achiever of the month in her Kindergarten Class. Katie has made a lot of improvement in her counting numbers, alphabet, colors, shapes, writing skills. She received a certificate and a medal. Katie is the daughter of Calvin

and Annie Wilson; she has two brothers, Michael, Ruben. Katie is a descendant of the Navajo Tribe.

Katie Wilson

Eryn Johnson was selected the Achiever Award in his Third Grade Class. Eryns teacher has seen a

big improvement in his class work. He is working hard with his multiplications and fractions. Eryn

is very pleasant to tutor and has a good attitude. He is the son of Victor and Jennifer Castaneda,

he has three sisters, Desiree, Leila, Jayleen, one brother Daniel. And Eryn is Absentee Shawnee.

Eryn Johnson

Tara Ann Winter received the Achiever Award in her Fifth Grade Class. Tara Ann utilizes the after school program at North

Rock Creek School and also at Horse Shoe Bend. Tara Ann is doing well in her studies and is involved in Girl Scouts and

also plays on the Fifth Grade Basketball Team at North Rock Creek. She is very active and works hard for her accomplishments. Tara Ann is the daughter of Warren and Tammy Winter, she has one brother Brendan. Tara Ann is Absentee Shawnee

Tara Ann Winter

I would like to thank Meagan Mahtushquah from her busy schedule for coming out and spending time tutoring with the after school students. Meagan is in her second year at Oklahoma University majoring in Nursing and is a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. She was my former

student at North Rock Creek School. I appreciate her sharing her experience of college to the students and how it is important to study and make

good grades.

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

405-481-0397 cell number

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9, 2012. He was born April 9, 1936, in Concho, Oklahoma.

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He served in the Navy for four years as a Deck Engineer

during the years of 1950 to 1954.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sam LittleCreek,

his mother, Grace Brown LittleCreek, and by two sisters

and a brother; Mildred LittleCreek Switch, Janis LittleCreek Draper, and Wiley LittleCreek.

Desiree Johnson

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Ruben Wilson and Eryn Johnson

Meagan Mahtushquah tutors

Leila Herrod

Randall Watson tutors

Jeff Worthly and Gregory Hardin

He was survived by sisters Linda LittleCreek Louis, Lenora LittleCreek Lupp, and brother Dwight LittleCreek.

His children Micheal McGEE, Levi LittleCreek, Sammi

LittleCreek, Andrew Warrior, Lydia LittleCreek Warrior,

and Nina Taylor. Also by many grandchildren, nieces, and

nephews.

Thank you from the LittleCreek Family to Governor

Blanchard, Maintenance Department, TERO and everyone who came out to show your support to the family in

their time of need.

Happy Valentine’s Day

IF YOUR EYES ARE ON YOUR PHONE, WOULD YOU EVEN SEE

THE LINES YOU’RE CROSSING?

DON’T CROSS THE LINE WHEN IT MEANS PUTTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS’ LOVED ONES

IN DANGER ON THE ROAD. YOUR SOCIAL LIFE CAN TAKE A BACK SEAT WHEN IT’S LIVES

BEHIND THE WHEEL.

Meet Heather

“Hey you and I need to hang sometime :-) alright cool :-)”

Those words were the last words Heather ever said to

somebody. Those words weren’t a promise of her tomorrow but rather a

distraction from the road. According to her parents, Heather’s final text

message was made at 10:27pm and the first call to 911 came in at

10:30pm (heathersstory.org). She was killed instantly.

She proudly posed in front of her new car she

purchased on her own.

Heather was wearing her seatbelt but the force of the impact of the

guardrail against the driver’s side door pushed the door 2 ½ feet into the

car. Heather’s body was found in the front passenger area of the vehicle.

Hear her parent’s message: “Heather made a terrible mistake on that

fateful night of February 23, 2010. She was just driving home from

work. Less than 3-miles from home, she decided to text back-and-forth

with a friend. The conversation wasn’t that important. It could have

waited. The conversation was not worth her life.

Please don’t text and drive. Come home alive.”

Heather was said to be a hard working and

dedicated friend and daughter who had the

world in front of her.

For more information and video on

Heather’s story please visit

Heathersstory.org.

All information was found at

heathersstory.org.

AST INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM

405.878.5854 EXT. 190; SALMANZA@ASTRIBE.COM

As part of AST Injury Prevention Motor Vehicle Safety

Campaign, we urge parents to take a look at the Drive2Life

Contest information located in this newsletter. Getting your child

involved is the best way to help them make better safety decisions

when you can’t make decisions for them.

Happy Valentine’s Day

TEENS INVITED TO HELP FIGHT DISTRACTED DRIVING

AS "DRIVE2LIFE" PSA CONTEST LAUNCHES

National Road Safety Foundation and Scholastic team up to find

best youth-generated ideas for Distracted Driving public service message

Winner gets $1,000 and trip to NY City to work with award-winning director

to turn concept into professional PSA for national broadcast.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2012 -- The non-profit National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education

and media company, are looking for ideas from young people to help convince their peers of the dangers of distracted driving. Entries open Jan. 7

for the 3rd annual Drive2Life PSA Contest. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize and an expenses-paid trip to New York to work with an awardwinning TV director to turn his or her idea into a public service message that will be broadcast nationwide next May during Global Youth Traffic

Safety Month.

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"Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens, with 5,000 killed annually," said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety

Foundation, a non-profit group that produces driver safety materials that it distributes free to schools, police and traffic safety advocates. "Distraction is a major factor in many teen crashes, so we are encouraging young people to help us get the word out to their peers via television and the

internet."

“The Drive2Life PSA Contest is a great way for students to get creative and let their voices be heard in the dialogue about the dangers of distracted

driving,” said Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic. “We know from our years of working with teachers and listening to kids

that they thrive when given projects connected to solving real world problems.”

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children’s publishing, education and media company, are looking for ideas from yo

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A 16-year old Arizona high school student, Bethany Brown, won the first Drive2Life PSA Contest, with a 30-second spot titled, "There are no

re-do's in real life." The winner in 2011 was 15-year old Lauren Daniels of Oswego, N.Y., whose spot used humor to get across the message, "Distracted Driving. Not funny."

“The Drive2Life PSA Contest is a great way for students to get creative and let the

about the dangers of distracted driving,” said Francie Alexander, Chief Academic

"We were impressed with the excellent ideas we saw the past two years," said Sec. LaHood. "We look forward to seeing more great ideas from

creative

young

people

that will of

help make

the risks ofwith

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driving resonate

with their

peers."

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our

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problems.” for more information about the competition and for the entry form and complete rules.

Visit

www.drive2life.org

or www.scholastic.com/Drive2Life

Deadline for entries is Feb. 29, 2012.

Students in Grades 6 - 12 are invited to submit a PSA concept that addresses,

minutes, the dangers of distracted driving. Ideas may be in the form of scripts, stor

will be accepted, and group entries are not accepted.

For nearly 50 years, The National Road Safety Foundation has created driver education programs and distributes them free to schools, police,

traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others. NRSF has programs on distracted driving, speed and aggression, drinking and driving, and drowsy driving. For more information or to download free programs, visit www.nrsf.org.

Happy Valentine’s Day

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM

PRESENTS

Sexual Assault 101

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thunderbird Entertainment Center

15700 E. State Highway 9

Norman, OK

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will include a basic overview of what sexual assault is, the

impact of trauma on a victim, myths and facts, sex offenders, and victim response.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer McLaughlin, MSW, CDSVRP

Director of Personal Development

Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

COURSE HOST: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Domestic Violence Department

REGISTRATION INFO: There is no fee to attend this training. This training is open to the public.

Space is limited and pre-enrollment is required. To enroll in the training complete the

registration form below and return it to via mail, email, or fax.

REGISTRATION

Name

Agency

Address

Telephone

Submit Registration to ASTDV

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801

FAX 405-273-1192 EMAIL to lgouge@astribe.com TELEPHONE 405-275-4030

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DUI School - 10 Hours

DATE:

February 21, 22, & 23rd/2012

TIME:

5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

PLACE:

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive,

Bldg. 19

Shawnee, OK 74801

ENROLL:

(405) 275-3432

to be placed on the list.

COST:

$150.00 - Cash or Money Order

Due First day.

Absentee Shawnee

Housing Authority

107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

Phone: (405) 273-1050

Native American Programs Available:

v Lease with Option to Purchase

v Maintenance Assistance

v Rental

v Down Payment Assistance

v Over-Income Down Payment Assistance and

Maintenance Assistance for Enrolled AST Members

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or article give us a call at

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ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE

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CURRENT MONTH

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Applications accepted:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Department

(405) 275-4030

Jan. 1st –March 1st

Finalists announced:

April 2012

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-1192

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

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: ___________________________________________________

(LAST)

(FIRST)

(MI)

Enrollment #:

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

(STREET)

Home Phone: (

(CITY)

)

Cell Phone: (

(STATE)

(ZIP)

)

Email:

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Name:

City:

State:

Class Year:

Guidance Counselor:

Phone #:

Sport:

Position:

Coach:

Phone #:

(FIRST)

(LAST)

May include with application:

□ Official High School Transcript

□ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach)

□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)

□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities

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

□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future?

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For existing customers/citizens with AT&T wireless service you will need to take this ad to an AT&T

store to sign up. AT&T retail representative can sign you up at the store with a manual form. The

online validation process only works if you have a @astribe.com email address.

†4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device and compatible data plan. Learn

more at att.com/network. ØUnused Anytime Minutes expire after the 12th billing period. Night & Weekend and Mobile to Mobile Minutes do not roll over. ††Mobile broadband not available in all areas. 1Wi-Fi enabled

device required. Access includes Wi-Fi Basic. Other restrictions apply. See attwifi.com for details and locations. *Actual service discount applies only to the Monthly Service Charge of eligible plans and varies monthly

depending on your employer’s aggregate volume of qualified charges. See your AT&T representative for complete details. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Limited-time offer. Coverage not available in all areas. Qualified

customers only. Activation Fee of $36. Early Termination Fee up to $325 or $150 depending on device. Two or one year contract required unless purchasing at full commitment price. Requires voice plan. Smartphones

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Service discount applies only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans and not to any other charges. A minimum number of employees, minimum monthly service charge for qualified plans, additional AT&T

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Happy Valentine’s Day

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

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Little Axe Dental

(405) 307-9704

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

OEH/OEP

(405) 214-4235

AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

1-800-259-LUCK

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

return service

requested

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

Happy Valentine’s

Day!

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

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

Little Axe Resource Center

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

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

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

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

Alison Taylor(Gift Shop Manager)... 203

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

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/

FAMILY SERVICES

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

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

Deborah Davis (DV)................... 113

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

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv)...206

Melissa Lopez............................166

ELECTION COMMISSION

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

EDUCATION

Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec...193

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

MAINTENANCE

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

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

COURT

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

Deputy Court Clerk....................139

POLICE DEPT

....................... 275-3200 / 275-3432

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

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

Michael Berry(Website, helpdesk).183

Eric Sieg (helpdesk)...................207

Travis O’Dell (helpdesk)...........209

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

MUSIC

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

MEDIA

Sherman Tiger (Director)..598-1279

Faustina Blanchard............598-1279

Media Fax.........................598-0221

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE

JR Wind......................................195

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

HUMAN RESOURCES

Tricia Dietrich (HR Co. Director).170

...................................................131

(Personnel/HR).......................... 111

HORSE SHOE BEND

(After School Program Director)

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

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

ATTORNEY

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

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

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

ASEDA

Sharrod Tabbytite.......................181

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

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

(Financial Consultant)

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

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

Larry Buckley (Enrollment).107

Darrell Larney (Enrollment).103

Isaac Gibson.......................132

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

Clarice Murdock (Self Gov.

Spec.)..................................205

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

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

HEALTH PROGRAMS

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

Community Health............878-5850

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

Contract Health.................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

(Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Jared

Duroy)

Shawnee Clinic

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

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

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

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Dos) Owings

(Director)....................................169

TERO

Randy Edge (Director)...............135

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

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

REALTY

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

Johnnie Hagan............................126

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

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

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

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treasurer

Rep.

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