Joe Spoon, 52, lifelong resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City.
He was born February 7, 1971 to Clyde Edward and Lois Fern (Washington) Spoon in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Joe was raised in Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools.
He worked his entire career as a Lineman and Electrician and most recently a Supervisor for the City of Tecumseh. Joe took a lot of pride in his work. It was very important to him that the job was done right and safely.
Joe was a proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and was actively involved with his Absentee Shawnee heritage rituals and traditions.
He took a lot of pride in his home, keeping it organized and maintaining his yard and acreage, where family and friends were always welcome. Family was very important to him and his home was the central meeting place for get togethers, holiday and ceremonies.
Joe loved playing video games, watching movies and enjoyed singing karaoke. His hobbies included ATV riding on his property and playing pool. He was an excellent pool player and always ready for a challenger or tournament.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lois Spoon.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Cecil Mann of Macomb, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel Spoon and Tracy Cage of Tecumseh, OK; nephew, Joel and Stephanie Spoon of Little Axe, OK; great-nephew, Canaan Spoon; great-nieces, Paisley and Raelee Spoon; numerous other extended family and friends.
AST Agriculture Department
presents Pollinators - How Pollinators help our gardens! with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith
March 10, 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545 or grice@astribe.com.
PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.
AST Agriculture Department
MEAT RAFFLE - $360 value
Drawing March 10, 202 at 2 pm
$10 per ticket, cash only
For ticket purchases, contact Ag staff:
Andy Warrior 405.432.6257
Craig Blanchard 405.434.4300
Gabby Rice 405.827.6545
Brock Runsabove 405.432.3744
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ICW Community Lunch & Learn
AST Multi-Purpose Building
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
10 am - 2 pm
Tons of information! Provide input & feedback on ICW tribal organizational assessment findings.
Lunch provided & door prizes
Contact us for more information at ICW@astribe.com
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Thursday, February 23 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of February 2023.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission office will be closed 8 AM – 12 PM on Friday, February 3. They will reopen at 1 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
It's LOVE YOUR LIBRARY month and we are celebrating! Come in & fill out a library application & receive a raffle ticket. Receive a raffle ticket for every book you check out in February. We will draw for winners on READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, March 2, 2023
DUE TO THE
inclement weather,
THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
WILL close at 12 pm today,
Monday, January 30
and will be CLOSED
Tuesday, January 31.
We will reopen at 10 am on
Wednesday, February 1.
AST Agriculture Department
presents Soil Fertilizer 101 with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith
February 10, 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545 or grice@astribe.com
Due to the influx of Winter ARPA Applications the Enrollment Department will be closed to the public on Friday January 13th to focus on processing applications. All calls and emails will be returned when we return to normal business hours on Tuesday January 17th.
ARPA applications can be submitted by mail, email, black drop box in front of PD, brown drop box in building 1 and via online form by clicking here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/2023-Arpa-Winter-Assistance-Program
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday January 25th 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 6th day of January 2023.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THE AST ELDER APPLICATION WINTER ARPA ASSISTANCE EVENT HAS CHANGED TO JANUARY 19, 2023.
In an effort to make it more convenient for our Elders, help with ARPA Winter Assistance applications will be available during the Elder Service Day event.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
AST ELDER APPLICATION HELP
(AGES 55+ ONLY PLEASE)
for 2023 ARPA Winter General Welfare Assistance
Thursday January 19, 2023
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
AST Shawnee Clinic’s Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L. Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK
**Please bring updated AST CDIB card**
**THIS IS NOT A CHECK DISBURSEMENT EVENT**
All checks will be mailed up to 30 days after application acceptance
For additional questions, please call the
ARPA helpline 405.481.8625, or
Email arpahelp@astribe.com
Masks will be mandatory
On behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Executive Committee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has established an 2023 Winter ARPA General Welfare Assistance. The program will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members. All AST tribal members ages 18 and older, who are on the roll as of June 1st, 2021, are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $500.
2023 Winter Assistance Program Application Acceptance: Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
In- Person Elder (55+) Application Assistance: Friday, January 20th, 2023 @MPB from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Check mail-outs begin: Friday, February 3rd, 2023.
Deadline: Tuesday, February 28th @ 5:00 PM CST.
Questions, 405.481.8625, arpahelp@astribe.com.
To apply, click here: No Longer Taking Applications