July/August 2008 - Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

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From theAST Police Submitted by Assist. Chief David Haskiins Captain David Neal During the months of May and June, Captain David Neal of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police department, completed the Reserve Academy Coordinator School and Captain Neal also completed his Basic Instuctor School. Captain Neal is a decorated officer with over 25 years of service in the Law Enforcement field. Captain Neal has been instrumental in establishing and over seeing Pottawatomie County’s finest reserve program. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Reserve Police program has assisted the AST Police department, Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the Thunderbird Casino. One of Captain Neal’s goals is to educate new officers in all types of law enforcement training for the betterment of Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police department as well as other surrounding agencies. Captain Neal has been awarded a Commendation for his outstanding performance in his continuance in Law Enforcement Education for the betterment of the AST Police Department. The Absentee Shawnee News is published monthly by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and is mailed free, one per address, to enrolled Tribal members. Additional subscriptions to nontribal members and organizations are available for $12 annually. We welcome letters to the editor, comments and submissions but reserve the right to limit printing based upon available space. The Absentee Shawnee News also reserves the right to refuse publication of letters to the editor. Editorials and letters must be signed and include an address or phone number to be considered for publishing. Editorial statements and letters to the editor published in this newspaper contain the opinions of the writers. These opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor of The Absentee Shawnee News or any elected official or department of tribal government or administration.*(The deadline for submissions is the 4th Wednesday of each month. All submissions that miss this posted deadline will be printed in the next issue if possible). Reprint permission is granted with prior approval and publication credit to The Absentee Shawnee News. All correspondence should be directed to: Sharon Shawnee, Editor 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 or Call (405) 598-1279 e-mail: mediadept@astribe. com We have moved to a new location. 219 E. Walnut Tecumseh, Ok 74873 On June 26th, Assist. Chief David Haskins, Sgt. Ty Sheppard and Officer Scott Wison met with and assisted the AST Youth Camp, Camp Nikoti and staff at Brendle Corner. The officers spoke with the youth about the consequences of drugs and drinking in schools, peer pressure and dealing with family members with a drug and alcohol problem. There were approximately 20 boys and girls attending the youth camp. The students were very attentive and interacted with the officers by asking lots of questions and the officers shared some very intense life changing stories which involved the officers. “I was very proud of the young students asking questions and showing a great deal of concern towards peer pressure and the drinking and drugs issues.” officer Haskins stated. Sgt. Ty Sheppard and Officer Scott Wilson were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their outstanding performance and lasting contribution to the AST Nikoti Youth Camp. Assistant Chief of Police David Haskins Patrolman Tyrell Sheppard 16 The Absentee Shawnee News August 2008
2008 Employee Picnic Photos by Michael Berry On June 27th the Absentee Shawnee employees held their annual employee picnic at Tecumseh Lake. Among the day’s events, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments were held. Ten teams competed in the horseshoe tournament. Coming out on top was the team of Jim Lankford and Pete Palacio, both employees of the AST Housing Authority. Finishing second was the team of Darrell Larney Sr. and Darrell Larney Jr. Four teams competed in the double-elimination volleyball tournament. The winning team was Spiked Punch made up of John Vanderburg (Veterans Dept.), Rico Coon (MIS), Darrell Larney Sr. (Enrollment), Shawnee Larney (Social Services), Darrell Larney Jr. (Summer Youth), Sherry Roubidoux (Tax Commission), and Shaun Wiegmann (OEH). Thank you to the Executive Committee for giving us this time off and to all who participated. Congratulations to the winning teams. We look forward to next year events. August 2008 The Absentee Shawnee News 17
Page 1 and 2: Official Newsletter of the Absentee
Page 3 and 4: Dan Little Axe Sr. Lt. Governor Aug
Page 5 and 6: Anita Chisholm Treasurer August 200
Page 7 and 8: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Page 9 and 10: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Page 11 and 12: Obituary List We will be publishing
Page 13 and 14: Happy Birthday To All Tribal Member
Page 15: Employee’s Softball Game On Frida
Page 19 and 20: Do you have a Will? Realty Departme
Page 21 and 22: The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic
Page 23 and 24: TRIBAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

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