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Absentee Shawnee News
May 2018
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www. astribe.com
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Volume 29, No. 05
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“Among the Shawnee”
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2
Governor’s Report
5
Absentee Ballot Request
6
Building Blocks
8
AST Health Update
11
Beyond Pain Managment
12
Open Forum Meeting
14
Title VI
16
Elders’ Corner
19
Election Speaking Event
20
Birthdays
22
Celebrations
April 2018 - CCDF Organizes Day Care for AST
Employees’ children during Teacher Walkout
24
Emergency Management
26
Diabetes & Wellness
On Monday, April 2, an estimated 30,000 teachers,
parents, students, and supporters marched on the
Capitol to demand higher funds for education and
education workers. The Teacher Walkout spanned
2 weeks, causing schools to close down throughout
the state.
With schools closing, parents struggled to find places to keep their children where they could have safe,
adult supervision while they work. In response to
this, Briana Ponkilla and LaNora Buswell of the
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It’s Grilling Season
30
CCDF Programs
31
Easter Egg Hunt Photos
32
Services
34
Tax Collections
35
Enrollment
38
Letter to the Editor
CCDF and After School Program organized child
care in Shawnee and Little Axe for the children of
AST employees.
The daycares were open April 2 through April 12
and provided several activities for children of various ages. They were staffed by AST tribe member
and teacher Glenda Sullivan, Shawnee teacher Tim
Young, five tutors, and a driver. Supplies were provided by the Executive Committee.
For more details, see the Governor’s Report, page 2.
The Constitution Revision Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 2018, 4 pm at
the New Community Building in Little Axe, next to the C-store. Anyone interested in attending is welcome, we would like to hear your ideas, suggestions, and
welcome your inputs. I hope you will make plans to attend. It is open meeting.
Thank you! Kathy Deere, Chairman
Check out out the
Kidz Zone, our NEW! monthly
page just for kids! Page 39
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Government
Executive Committee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
John Johnson
Ezra Delodge
Leah Bender
Anthony Johnson
Governor
Lt. Governor
Secretary
Treasurer
Representative
Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com
Governor’s Report
By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Hello Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members
Hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying this fine weather we been
having. There’s been many calls in my office of the gardens that need
to be plowed. Those services fall under the Lt. Governor Office and his
extension is 6289. I am sure he is working on the planning for plowing of
the gardens for our tribal people.
Gaming
I would like to start off with what has happened in the Gaming world.
House Bill 3375 was signed by Governor Fallin, April 10, 2018 that
pertains to the Ball and Dice, which expands definition of “non-housebanked table games” to include gaming involving a wheel, ball or dice.
The legislation was not passed with an emergency clause; so it becomes
effective ninety (90) days following the Legislature’s adjournment in
May 2018.
Now what that means for the Gaming Compact HB 3375 contains the
language of a model Supplemental Compact as the original State-Tribal
Gaming Compact. This is an offer from the State to the Tribes of Oklahoma. We will need to pass a resolution or authorization in our Executive
Committee Meeting accepting the offer and submitting the Supplemental
compact to the Secretary of the interior for approval. Once the notice of
approval is published in the Federal Register, no further action is required by the State for the Supplemental Compact to take effect.
The State is to be paid exclusivity fees of ten percent (10%) of the
monthly net win of the common pool or pot from which prizes are paid
for the new non-house-banked table games.
Constitution Revision Committee
The Resolution L-AS-2018-04 to establish the Constitution Revision
Committee was passed in the April 11, 2018, Regular Executive Committee Meeting. We had nine (9) letters of intent for appointment to the
Constitution Revision Committee, there will be six (6) more individuals
to be added for those who want to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal
Secretary Office. The announcement will be in the May Absentee Shawnee Newsletter and the deadline will be May 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
Here is the list of the nine (9):
Shirley Adkins
Anita Chisholm
Kathy Deer
Josh Gibson
Dan Little Axe
Jerry Little Axe
Briana Ponkilla
Melpherd Switch
Betty Watson
Teacher Walk Out
The Teacher Walk Out was exercised by many of our area schools which
did cause some concerns with the Executive Committee. Due to the
Walkout, this would cause a hardship on our employees of the Tribe and
Casino with their children not having a place to stay with adult supervision while they were working. Therefore, we had two sites available,
one on the Absentee Shawnee Complex and at the Police Sub-Station in
Little Axe for our employees to utilize for their children. The both sites
started on April 2, 2018 and ran through April 12, 2018.
I would like to thank Briana Ponkilla, CCDF Coordinator, for organizing
the two locations along with LaNora Buswell, CCDF Assistant/After
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School Personnel. We were fortunate to have had two retired teachers to
help during the two week of implementing the service.
Glenda Sullivan, Teacher, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member
Tim Young, Teacher, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Kiana Pante, Tutor
Izabel Christy, Tutor
Madisen Hudgins, Tutor
Mike Deer, Van Driver
Bradly Dennis, Tutor
Jocelyn Davis, Tutor
Thanks to the Executive Committee for seeing that there was a need and
supplying the school supplies.
Governor’s Meetings for month of March and April
March
19th
Directors Meeting:
Present: Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority,
Indian Child Welfare, AST Media,
Enrollment, Human Resource, OEH, Domestic
Violence, Social Services, CCDF/ASP,
AST Police, Building Blocks II, Health, MIS, Tax
Commission, Building Blocks III.
Secretary Delodge, Lt. Governor Johnson and Myself
attended.
Not Present: Treasurer Bender, Representative
Johnson.
22nd
Kiwanis Meeting – Shawnee
24th
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Annual Easter Egg Hunt and
Elders Meeting
25th
Sunday 12:30 pm Charter School Meeting
26th
5:30 pm TEC Meeting attend by conference call
28th
Strategic Planning Fox Valley Technical College
29th
Indian Education Legislative Day 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
Oklahoma State Capitol
30th
Good Friday Tribal Office Closed
Luncheon at Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech Shawnee
Forward Legislative
31st
Moore Public School Indian Education Pow-Wow
Continued on Page 4...
Children participate in various activities at the two
childcare locations set up to accomodate AST workers’ children during the teacher walkout in April.
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...Continued from page 3, “Governor’s Report.”
April
2nd
Meeting with Executive Committee, Health Director,
Health AG, Self-Gov. Director
4th
7:00 am – 7:00 pm Annual Kiwanis Pancake Fund
Raiser
10:00 am Meeting on campus
3:30 pm Meeting with Election Commission,
Constitution Committee, Executive
Committee
6th
10:00 am Oklahoma City Area Self-Governance
Meeting at the Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Complex
9th
9:00 am meeting with non/tribal
10:30 am meeting with tribal member along with
Representative Johnson
11:00 am Met with Secretary Delodge and
Representative Johnson to go over a couple of
resolutions for the April 11 Executive Committee
Meeting.
Lt. Governor out of town, Treasurer Bender meeting
with auditors.
11th
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
Expressions
For those families who lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere
condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Conclusion
I appreciate tribal member that have come by my office or has called
with their concerns. My door is open unless I am in a meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere.
Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the
Future (BFF). United and together!
Respectfully,
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe
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PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline.
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST
I, ____________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible
(Print Name)
Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before June 16, 2018. I cannot physically
be present to cast my Vote at the June 16, 2018 Run Off Election, therefore, I am
requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address.
Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________
(first)
(middle)
(maiden)
(last)
Address:____________________________ City: _______________St: _______Zip:________
CDIB#:______________________
Date of
Birth:_______________________
Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________
All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline date of
May 27, 2018
Mail to:
Absentee Shawnee Election Commission
P.O. Box 741
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Fax to:
Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #)
Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271
Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271
Deliver in Person to:
Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building
All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot.
This form may be duplicated for your convenience.
______________________________________________________________________________
ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY
Received: _____________________ Approved:____________________ Disapproved: _______________
If Disapproved (reason): _________________________________________________________________
Denial Letter Mailed:___________________________ Ballot Mailed:_____________________________
_______________________________________
Election Commission/Representative
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May 2018
Spring into Spring with
Building Blocks II
By Elizabeth Crawford
Director, Building Blocks II
Spring!
The children here at Building Blocks II are taking full advantage of learning about spring time
by growing flowers. They have quite a garden
growing.
They are also learning about spring weather
and weather safety. It’s important to talk with
your children and getting a weather safety plan
in place and do a few practice runs so they are
prepared when at home as well.
The kids are enjoying the nice day outside when
Mother Nature allows. The kids have also been
very busy preparing Mother’s Day gifts!
We had a few pre-k friends attend all day when
the schools were out and we were glad to accommodate their families during the walkout.
We are continuing to work toward accreditation so that we can become a three-star facility
through OKDHS. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me or my Assistant
Director Rebecca Jones at the center.
Thank you!
BUILDING BLOCKS
Dates to Remember:
Friday, May 11th
Mother’s Day
Monday, May 28th
Closed for Memorial Day
Building Blocks III News
By Billie Thompson
BBIII Director
bthompson@astribe.com
Our Easter parties and egg hunts were a HUGE SUCCESS!! The kiddos enjoyed dying eggs
in the morning. The parties were held in the afternoon, with egg hunts that followed. Thank
you to all of the family members who were able to join us. Thank you to all of those who sent
goodies, even though you couldn’t be here. Thank you to the AST Dental and Health Admin.
for sending over Easter treats for all of our classrooms. And, of course, a big THANK YOU
to the BBIII staff for always making sure these events are special for the kiddos and their
families.
The Health Department did an immunization audit on the 45 children at our center. We
scored a 95%, which is very good. We also had Jana Cornelius, with the CECPD, come out
and perform a Program Administration Scale (PAS) assessment on our facility. This is used
to assess aspects such as center operations, program planning, family partnerships, technology, child assessments, and staff qualifications, among many others. Jana was very impressed
at what Building Blocks III offers and how the operations are conducted. She also had a few
very helpful suggestions that we are in the process of implementing. She stated that we are
mostly ready for accreditation, though we do have some other items that need to be in place
to start that process. We will receive our official score in June 2018.
Enrollment:
Infants
7
Toddlers
7
Two’s
9
Three’s 13
Four’s +
10
We have 3 additional children pending a start date.
New employees:
Angela Buckley, part-time housekeeping
Lindsey Kennedy, part-time floater
Please check www.astribe.com for other employment opportunities.
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Building Blocks III
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
of Oklahoma
Building Blocks CDC
16051 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
P: (405) 360-2710
F: (405) 360-2726
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May 2018
Health
ASTHS April/May 2018
Monthly Update
By Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC
Executive Director
The health system said a fond farewell to the Deputy Director and longtime employee Mrs. Marla Throckmorton, RN, this
past month. She is going to be working with a new company
from home allowing her more time to be with her family and
travel to visit her children with her husband, as they are both
recent empty nest parents. We wish them both well in their new
life adventure! The intern program will be meeting to select
the new 2018 Interns for the second year. Native American
AST Tribal students will have the opportunity to experience
the entire health system’s operations, work in a paid position
throughout the summer months, and graduate the program with
both work experience in the healthcare setting as well as a letter
of recommendation from the health system for successful completion of the program. Graduation of the program culminates
with a ceremony with parents and friends celebrating their accomplishment. The goal of the program is to attract tribal youth
into health career fields and professional careers by exposing
them to these various professionals and helping them decide
early on what may be of interest to them and vector them into a
future within the health programs.
We will be having preventative testing and other health awareness programs for Men’s Health Month in June as well as events
for our Women’s Health Program this month in May. We continue to work with the Self-Governance Coalition and Shawnee
Service Unit (SSU) to improve patient care and experiences for
our area and our patients with best practices and innovative cooperation on community health programs. We appreciate the
leadership and support of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and other tribes in working together to better all of our programs and
services in our area!
We are always thankful and very proud of our outstanding
star performers, and thank them all for their contributions to
our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee
Awards and awardees are listed below. The AST Health System always strives to make your health its top priority, and you
all make a difference for our health system and the health and
wellness of all of our patients!
Health Employee Awards of the Month for March
Employee of the Month
Chrissy Wiens, Resource Center
Team of the Month
E.H.R. Product Selection Team
Special Leadership Award
Dayna Dick, Mike Kuestersteffen, Melody Wood,
Deidre Yarbrough, Dr. Lofgren
Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC
Executive Director
Family Activity - Come out and enjoy
an evening of creativity
Last Day to
Sign UP
May 11th
*Each Youth (Ages 12-24) will be
given an incentive for participation
Reserve your spot by contacting:
Behavioral Health Services
(405)701-7995
Linda Gouge/ Victoria Andrews
Email: lindag@astribe.com
Email: vandrews@astribe.com
“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services
Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”
May 2018
Health
Congratulations
Abbe!!!!
• Lease to Own Homes
• Low Rent Housing
• Over Income AST member Down Payment & Closing
Assistance
• College Housing Assistance
• Home Rehab Program
• Storm
Shelter Assistance
May 2018
- Scheduled
Closings
• Transitional Housing
Locations:
• Over-Income Rental Housing
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Family of Faith Christian School
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!
Date:
Time(s)
Closed:
Wed., May 2nd
(1st Wed of Month)
Noon to 5
PM
All AST Health facilities CLOSED
- PlusCare Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Ext Hours will OPEN at 5p until 9p
(last patient accepted at 8:30p)
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES
All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic
Mon., May 28th
All
Day
PLEASE CALL (405)
273-1050
ORfrom
COME
BY5pOUR
OFFICE
- PlusCare
is OPEN
9a until
(last patient
accepted at 4:30p)
(Memorial Day)
Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade
Basketball Champ
SHAWNEE,
AST Tribal Member
Abbe Owings, An 8th grad
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♥Proud
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* In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure orMomma,
of Faith Christian School. delay:
On February 13th ,2016
Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477
February
13th, 2016,
basketball team On
won
the OCSSA
Abbe
WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM
Owings and the 8th grade girls
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2A Swall
TATE
CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
“Absentee
Shawnee
Tribal
Health”,
basketball
team
took
state at the
Twitter @ASTHealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org
OCSSA 2A class state championship
Congratulations Abbe!!!!
PROUD MOMMA-‐Dos Owings
Honoring Our Past
With Promise for
Our Future
LIFE is Beautiful
Living Meth Free
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May 2018
Health
C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S
The AST Contract Health Services
Team is here to assist you.
Please follow the CHS guidelines.
Keep a copy on hand
and update your information.
EMERGENCY AND URGENT
CARE SERVICES
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who
resides in the defined catchment area and needs
emergent or urgent care.
1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300,
option 9 for triage.
2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within
72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not
assure authorization of payment. However, if you
do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not
be paid.
3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence
must exist that your visit was medically necessary.
Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.
4. For AST members with insurance, evidence
must exist that a third-party resource has made the
determination such services were “emergency care”
or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance.
5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills
at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the
Shawnee Clinic CHS office.
CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
FOR AST MEMBERS
WITH INSURANCE
CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
FOR AST MEMBERS
WITHOUT INSURANCE
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance.
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who
resides in the defined catchment area and does not
have insurance.
1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe
Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular
hours of operation.
1. You must apply for all resources available to you,
such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and
other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff
and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you
with the application process for alternate resources.
Failure to exhaust available or potentially available
alternate resources may result in denial of payment.
For new AST tribal members, to become established
for CHS services, please make an appointment to
see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the
Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during
regular hours of operation.
2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment
date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be
sent to the provider.
3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a
secondary payer/payer of last resort.
4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,
please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at
the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.
EASY ACCESS
Contract Health Services is conveniently
located in Little Axe Health Center and in
Shawnee Clinic, Building 16.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed on Holidays
All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.
2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe
Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular
hours of operation.
For new AST tribal members, to become established
for CHS services, please make an appointment to
see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the
Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during
regular hours of operation.
3. You must utilize the services provided within AST
health clinics prior to being referred out.
4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS.
Services must be medically approved by an AST
Health provider and/or CMMR Committee.
5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will
be sent to the outside provider.
6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,
please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at
the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.
I M P O RTA N T C O N TAC TS
BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES
Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic
REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Little Axe Health Center
REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Shawnee Clinic
Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator
Darla Gatzman, CH Technician
Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner
Lena Carol, CH Technician
Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records
Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN
Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN
Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients
Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Jennifer Wells, CH Technician
Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals
Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN
Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/
Medical Assistant
LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS
SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS
405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)
405.447.0300 (Secondary)
405.878.5850 (Primary)
405.878.4702 (Secondary)
HEALTH SYSTEM
May 2018
Health
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Integrative Holistic Medicine
Beyond Pain Management
& Orthopedics
Dr. Zelnik explains the specialty of Physiatry
By Sanielle Zelnik, MD
One of the challenges in my job is to explain
to my co-workers and patients what it means to
specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (physiatry). It is often easier for others to
refer to me as “pain management” or “orthopedics.” While Physiatrists manage chronic pain
and diagnose and treat many orthopedic conditions, there is more to the story…
My specialty is fairly new. It was pioneered
after WWII when physicians were needed that
could understand the needs of injured soldiers
with disabilities in order to develop innovative
A Physiatrist assists in improving
physical function and health.
treatments to restore or enhance their physical
abilities. The Physiatrist combines knowledge
of general medicine, physical/occupational rehabilitation, orthopedics, behavioral health, and
neurology to treat medical disorders affecting
the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. A Physiatrist
regularly teams up with internal medicine, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists/neurosurgeons,
rehabilitation therapists, psychologists/psychiatrists/social workers, and other members of
the hospital team as a medical doctor representative to aid in multidisciplinary care coordina-
tion with goal of improving physical function
and health. In rehabilitation hospital setting, the
Physiatrist monitors patients admitted for inpatient therapy and manages their medical conditions until discharge home. In the outpatient
clinic, a Physiatrist typically diagnoses and
treats nerve and musculoskeletal disorders in
coordination with other medical specialties and
rehabilitation therapists. In every healthcare
setting most of us physiatrists prefer to work as
a team with health professionals in other specialties or disciplines as we believe this is what
is required in order to assist medically complex
patients with functional impairments. We regularly seek advice and input from our team and
are taught to be innovative and to individualize our treatment plans. Like neurologists, we
perform nerve testing called electromyography
(EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
We are trained in the fundamentals of non-surgical Sports Medicine and Pain Management,
including joint/tendon sheath injections with
or without ultrasound. Physiatrists who specifically want to become subspecialists can pursue
further Pain Management or Sports Medicine
fellowship training to perform image-guided
spine injections or to achieve renowned expert
level skills in ultrasound-guided injection techniques. Other subspecialty levels of Physiatry
training include Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, and Hospice-Palliative Care. We are very
versatile and can work in various healthcare
settings and in various roles. Some of us pursue
non-clinical and administrative jobs as well!
For more information on Physiatry,
please visit www.aapmr.org, or for
social media sotries and posts search
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Back and Neck Pain
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Fibromyalgia
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Overuse injuries
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Stroke
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Cerebral Palsy
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Amputees
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Please Refer to SURGEON
FIRST for: Fractures, dislocations, acute head trauma,
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May Is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
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Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be
"National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for those with asthma and
allergies, and a perfect time to educate yourself and others about these diseases.
Open Forum meeting
May Is National Asthma
There is no cure for asthma and allergies, and many deaths are preventable with proper
Tribal
Members
treatment and care. Ten people a day die from asthma. Asthma affectsfor
more than
24.5 million
and Allergy
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Americans.
More than 6 million
children under the age of 18 have asthma. More than 50
million Americans have all types of allergies – pollen, skin, latex and more.
The rate
of
with
Small
Consulting
allergies
is climbing. Please join us in raising awareness for these common diseases.
Month
an economic development project
of the Tribe. There will be an open
meeting on Thursday, May 3rd,
from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Community Building in Little Axe.
Small Consulting has been contracted
to do a Feasibility Study on the proposed Hardesty Travel Plaza project,
For more information, contact the
Treasurer’s and Secretary’s Special
Projects office at 275-4030, xt 6306.
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Amy Porter
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111 W Vine, Cushing 74023
516 Iowa St.,
Norman 73069
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Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager
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1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801
FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND
NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)
ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
As former Governor, Lt. Governor,
and recently as Tribal Representative, I feel our leaders should know
how to provide professional leaderTransitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
ship
thatParticipants
impacts
our
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into aa
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have
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to obtain
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andlead
job skills
new life.
better future.
Court Advocacy
Assists
survivors
with domestic
violence
court with
related sound
costs (when
funding is available)
and
We
need
to plan
for our
future
economic
developappearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
ment. Without a plan, one
cannot prepare for the future. We canShelter Placement Assistance
The
Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe’s
Domestic
with other shelters
not
continue to subsidize ourViolence
grantsProgram
and works
enterprises
to bewithin
sucOklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for
the victim and children may also be available.
cessful. How do we expect to generate revenue?
Housing and Utility Assistance
My
experience
with planning
is assault,
currently
serving
on the
StraAssists
victims of domestic
violence, sexual
stalking,
and/or dating
violence
in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
tegic
Planning Board to increase revenue and improve current
assistance.
services.
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
scope
of the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe’s
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promises
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you with
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leadership
and, with my Community
experience
in Tribal Government, I am
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
not
a learn-as-you-go
leader.
and Non-Tribal communities.
I For
amany
asking
for your vote on June 16, 2018!
questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225
• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• NOTARIZED TITLE
• NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
• LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments)
• LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien)
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.
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*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*
Note: You may be asked to provide supporting
documentation for verification purposes.
• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION
*ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE
VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE
THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS
FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER*
1-4 YEARS
5-8 YEARS
9-12 YEARS
13-16 YEARS
17- OVER YEARS
$0.25 A DAY
$85
$75
$55
$35
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Title VI Menu
2018
2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Sunday
Spaghetti Monday 2
Tuesday
W/ meat sauce
Smoked
Sausage
1
Spaghetti
W/ meat sauce
Veggies
Cabbage
Veggies
Garlic Bread
Carrots
Garlic Bread
Salad Bar*
Bread/Pudding
Salad Bar*
6
7
13
14
20
27
Mother’s Day
8
6
Kraut N Wieners
Mac n chez
Cauliflower
Prunes 13
21
28
Mother’s Day
15
Chef Salad
Chez, Eggs, Ham
Cottage Chez20
Peaches
AST Complex Closed
Chef Salad
Manwich
16
Chez, Eggs, Ham
Waffle Fries
ManwichCottage Chez Oven FriedCookie
Chicken
Peaches
Orange
Waffle Fries
21
Cookie
BBQ Pork
Orange Sandwich
22
BBQ Pork
Sandwich
Pot. Salad 27
Pickles, Onions
Yogurt
:Memorial Day
7
8
9
Kraut N Wieners
Baked Chicken
Baked Chicken
Hoagie
Sandwich
Mac n chez
Wild Rice
Wild Rice Cauliflower
Mac Salad
Veggies
Mandarin
Veggies Prunes
Fluff Oranges
15
Mandarin 14
Oranges
Mashed pot/Gravy
22
Peas
n Carrots
Chicken Fajitas
Peach
OnionsCobbler
n Bell Peppers
Pot. Salad
23
Pickles, Onions
Chicken FajitasYogurt
Onions n Bell Peppers
28
Tortilla
:Memorial Day
Cinnamon Roll
AST Complex Closed
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Tortilla
Cinnamon Roll
Tamale
Mexi-corn
29
Chips/Salsa
Frito Chili Pie
Jell-O
w/ranch beans
Chez, onions
Mandarin Oranges
30
NOT GOING
Frito
Chili PieTO BE HOME!!!Beef Fingers
CALL AND
LET US
KNOW AT 405-275-4030
w/ranch
beans
Mashed Pot/Gravy
6227 or 6270
Chez,EXT
onions
Veggies
OR NOTIFY
YOUR DRIVER Mixed Fruit
Mandarin
Oranges
NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!
CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030
EXT 6227 or 6270
OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER
Title VI News
By Thomasine Owings
Title VI Director
A few changes have occurred in The
Title VI Staff, we have a new driver,
Cindy Carpenter, and we say goodbye
to Guy Kowena (moved to AST Housing Maintenance).
The Grass mowing applications will
be handled by the Title VI Department
with a few guideline changes:
Thursday
Friday
3 Wednesday
Hot Ham n Chez 3
2
Smoked
Sausage
Sandwich
Cabbage
Chips
Carrots
Applesauce
Bread/Pudding
Saturday
4
Thursday
Friday 5
910
10
11
11
12
Hoagie Sandwich
Meatloaf
Biscuit
Meatloaf
Biscuit
Mac Salad
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Mashed
Scrambled Eggs
Fluff Pot/Gravy
Green Beans
Sausage Gravy
Mixed Fruit
Green Beans
Sausage Gravy
16
Mixed Fruit
Oven Fried Chicken
17Mashed pot/Gravy
Peas Soft
n Carrots
Taco
Peach Cobbler
23
24
17
18
Soft Taco
Oatmeal
18
19
LTCO
Sausage Patty
Spanish RiceOatmeal
Fruit
Pears
12
19
Armed Forces
Day
Armed
Forces
AST Elders
Mtg 10am
Title VI Building,
Day
Shawnee
LTCO
Sausage Patty
AST Elders Mtg
10am
Spanish Rice 24
Fruit25
Title26VI Building,
Tamale
Northern Beans
Biscuit
Pears
Shawnee
Mexi-corn
Steakfries
Sausage Gravy
Chips/Salsa
Jell-O
Cornbread
25
Cookie
Veggies
Mixed Fruit
Cake
Scrambled Eggs
Northern Beans
Biscuit
Steakfries
Sausage Gravy
30
Cornbread 31
Scrambled Eggs
Beef Fingers
Pork N Hominy
Cookie
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Spinach
31
Saturday
Breakfast Burrito
Cinco
4
5 De Mayo
Hot Ham nScrambled
Chez
Breakfast Burrito
Cinco De Mayo
Eggs
Sandwich
Sausage Scrambled Eggs
Chips
Sausage
ApplesauceFruit/Salsa Fruit/Salsa
Pork N Hominy
Spinach
Cake
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LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS
9AM TO 11AM
LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS
The gas that is provided for cutting Elders
grass is purchased by the Title VI Grant,
supportive services and with all grants we
have to have accurate account of each Elder
who is getting their grass cut so this means
we will need a current intake form and current utility bill in the applicants name and
the grass mowing application, more details
on the application.
With the warm days ahead of (maybe) us,
if you are homebound- your driver WILL
NOT leave your meal if you don’t have an
ice chest with some form way to keep it cold
– and if you are not home for three days we
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Johnnie!
from the
Title VI Staff
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Title VI Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr
Shawnee OK 74801
405-275-4030
Grass Mowing Application
CDIB # _______
D.O.B.________
The Following are the requirements for this program:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member
Must be 55 years and older
Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2018
Handicap/Disabled
Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name)
NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.
Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will
not trim trees or shrubs.
If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227
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will stop delivering to you until you call
and let us know that you will be home- this
saves us time, gas and a meal that could go
to someone else.
May 13th, MOTHER’S DAY
May 28th Memorial Day AST Complex
will be closed- No meals will be delivered
or served this day.
Any questions or concerns please feel free to
call us at 405-275-4030 ext 6227
New Guidelines Set for
Lawn Cutting Services
By Thomasine Owings
Title VI Director
NAME: __________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members
For many years The Title VI Department has
CITY: _______________________
STATE:___________
ZIP: _______
provided gas to mow your lawns. We are updating
the guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as
HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________
supportive services and for us to provide supportEMAIL: ______________________________________________________
ive service you must be a participant in the Title VI
Program.
FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:
Guidelines:
___________________________________________________________________ 1.
Absentee Shawnee Member
___________________________________________________________________ 2.
Must be 55 years and older
Must be an Title VI Member, have a current
___________________________________________________________________ 3.
intake form on file (FY-2018)
*DISCLAIMER
4.
Must provide Proof of Residency (utility
Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you
bill – in the applicants name)
are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in
5.
Handicap/Disabled
maintaining your yard.
NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE
6.
MOWED
As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the
guidelines you can put in your application and turn
in your applications to the Title VI Department. As
stated on the application: Maintenance will only
mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance
will mow every two (2) weeks weather permitting.
Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees,
shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in
Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB#
the way of cutting your lawn.
For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health • 405-878-4716 Any questions you can reach me at 405-275-4030
ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com
Free Music Lessons
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anticipate that this will be an informative event.
The Elders Council members participated in the
Tribal Easter Egg Event on March 24 and donated eggs, candy and prizes. The event was well
attended and enjoyed by all.
On April 7, 2018, some of the Elders Council
member attended the Operation Eagle PowWow in Dewey, Oklahoma. Gifts were sent to
the pow-wow for the organization and Troy and
Jodi Little Axe. Troy and Jodi Little Axe were
honored for their long standing contribution to
the growth and education of Native American
Youth. The Elders Council members sent honor
gifts for Troy and Jodi and a grocery basket and
shawl for the organization hosting this event.
By the time you read this article, the Elders
Council will have hosted a speaking event for
the 2018 election candidates on April 21, 2018.
We appreciate the candidate’s participation and
As of this writing, the Elders Council members’
plans to travel to the Azalea Festival in Muskogee on April 28 changed slightly. The Muskogee Chamber of Commerce announced that
By Atheda Fletcher
Greetings!!
May 2018
their azalea flowers were severely impacted
due to several freezes this spring. Plans are
now to attend the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee in lieu of the flowers. Lunch
will still be enjoyed at the Miller’s Eating
Place in Chouteau.
We invite all AST elders to come join our
meetings each month. The schedule is posted
on the AST website.
This month’s article is short, but as always, I
like to end my articles with a quote. This one
is humorous!
Quote: Vegetarian—that’s an old Indian word
meaning lousy hunter!
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must the treasurer have good judgePhillip S. Ellis for only
ment but must also have a solid educational and work background.
Tribal Treasurer - Next, being an elected official for our
Tribe, the treasurer is a voting member
sitting among others carrying out the offi2018
cial responsibilities of our Tribe. DecidIn last month’s addition of The Absentee
Shawnee News, I wrote about what I felt
was the current state of our economic development and possible future options. In
this month’s edition, I would like to write
about what I believe the role of the treasurer is and what I believe being an elected
official on the Executive Committee is.
First, in my opinion, the primary role of
the treasurer for our Tribe is to account for
the monies and assets received, expended,
and/or invested. He or she should be responsible for ensuring that all the monies
and assets owned or received are used in
an appropriate manner and is the “go-to”
person when any financial related matters
that must be explained or interpreted to any
outside entity or organization (e.g., federal funding agencies, a bank, etc.) or inside
user (e.g., Executive Committee, a tribal
member, etc.). Even according to the Constitution of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Indians of Oklahoma the treasurer has six
“The Treasurer shall ...” obligations. In order to fulfill those duties and obligations,
the treasurer’s position is unique among
the Executive Committee members. No
ing and voting on the best interests of the
Tribe and its members overall should be
the aim; not for personal gain.
Again, regardless of how one views the
Tribe, we are a multi-million dollar organization. We must survive and flourish
in the future, and to do so we must have
a treasurer who understands the role of
the treasurer, its demands and requirement, and have the best interest of the
Tribe and its members at heart. Again,
in the upcoming election, you will have
a choice between two candidates for treasurer. Just two. The current treasurer,
Leah Bender, and myself. We can have
two more years of what we’ve had for the
past four. Or we can take a different path.
Between the current treasurer and myself,
I believe I’m that right choice.
Again, my vision is with the right person
and people, our success is unlimited.
Sincerely,
Phillip S. Ellis
phillie2829@gmail.com
918-703-7528
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Behavioral Health Services
You’re getting a new Medicare card!
Cards will be mailed between April 2018 – April 2019
You asked, and we listened. You’re getting a new Medicare card! Between April
2018 and April 2019, we’ll be removing Social Security numbers from Medicare
cards and mailing each person a new card. This will help keep your information
more secure and help protect your identity.
You’ll get a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, and it will only be
used for your Medicare coverage. The new card won’t change your coverage or
benefits. You’ll get more information from Medicare when your new card
is mailed.
Here’s how you can get ready:
■ Make sure your mailing address is up to date. If your address needs to be
corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213.
TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
■ Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card. We’ll
never ask you to give us personal or private information to get your new
Medicare Number and card.
■ Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card
might arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s.
CMS Product No. 12002
WHITE BISON, Inc.
A Cultural Approach to Personal Recovery
Substance Abuse
Wellbriety Group Meetings
Facilitator: John Soap, LPC
Every Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Shawnee Multipurpose Building
(east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg. 16)
For further inform ation, contact:
Shaw nee Behavioral H ealth Services:
John 405-878-4716
Little Axe Behavioral Health Services:
Dara 405 -701-7987
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Atheda Fletcher for Tribal
Representative
Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members:
The Tribal Representative has the responsibility and oversight of the Human Resources Department (HR Dept.). This organizational area is a key
component for the overall function of our tribal government. An effectively run HR Dept. should be providing structure and the ability to meet
business needs through managing one of the most valuable asset of the
Tribe—its employees.
I have a B.A. Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Central Oklahoma. My desire is to bring my experience gained
with a Fortune 500 Company to the table in order to ensure that the Tribe’s
Human Resources Management team is maximizing their contribution to
the overall success of our tribal government.
If I am elected, I will be working alongside the current HR staff in the assessment of these areas:
•
Strategic Management – Current staffing assessments, projections
for future workforce needs based on business needs.
•
Wages and Salaries – Is the HR Dept. developing realistic compensation structures that set wages to be competitive, but keeping costs in line
with our current financial status and projected revenue. Are we managing
costs associated with turnover, attrition and hiring replacement workers?
•
Analyzing Benefits – Benefit costs are soaring! Is our HR Dept.
performing ongoing analysis to ensure we are maximizing the usage of
our funds for employee benefits; are we negotiating benefit packages for
employees that are within budget and consistent with our current economic
condition; and are the benefits in alignment with current trends?
•
Employee Relations – The HR Dept. manages virtually every aspect of the employer-employee relationship. Are the relationships between
employer and employee being managed appropriately? Do the employees
have full access to the HR Dept. when they have issues?
•
Safety and Risk Management – Are we providing sufficient safety
and awareness programs to ensure that the Tribe is providing safe working
conditions.
•
Liability Issues - Is the HR Dept. working to minimize exposure
and liability related to allegations of unfair employment practices? Are the
policies up-to-date and meeting current needs?
•
Training & Development – Is the HR Dept. effectively managing
the budget for this area to prepare leaders for supervisors and management
roles?
•
Recruitment and Onboarding – Is the HR Department managing
this area using the most effective methods. Is this Department equipped
with the best systems to aid in many of their day-to-day tasks?
•
Hiring Process – Is HR ensuring that the organization extends offers to suitable candidates? Is the staff guiding and helping managers make
good hiring decision.
•
Compliance – Is the HR Department maintaining paperwork to
document compliance? Are internal audits being performed?
The above are some of the areas that the Tribal Representative should
be actively involved. The Tribal Representative has the overall strategic
leadership to the Tribe’s HR Dept. The Tribal Representative should be
overseeing contracts, policies, monitoring compliance and working close-
ly with the HR Director.
I ask these questions:
•
Is the current Tribal Representative meeting the requirements to
effectively oversee the HR Dept? Is he providing the guidance and direction necessary to help build HR.
•
Is the current Tribal Representative able to make necessary decisions independently? I ask each tribal member to view the April 11, 2018
Executive Committee meeting video. Who is really making the decisions
over the Tribal Representative’s programs?
Oversight for a HR Dept. requires years of experience. Ensuring that the
HR Dept. operates at a high level is critical especially in smaller organizations. I will bring a higher level of knowledge and a higher standard of
work to help the current staff. I will provide reports and/or information to
tribal members on the activities and projects undertaken by the HR Dept.
There are consequences for not getting it right in the Human Resources
arena. I will “make a difference”, but I can only do this if I am elected to
the position of Tribal Representative. I ask that you assess the candidates
and vote for the person with the best qualifications for the position.
I am the person who is willing to go the extra mile to help make our tribe
successful. I possess the qualifications and I am committed to hard work
for our tribe.
Until next time,
Atheda Fletcher
athedafletcher@gmail.com
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational
Rehabilitation (ITOVR) Program has
provided vocational services to Native
Americans consumers since 1994, and
transition services to students since 2004.
For years, our goal has been to empower
Native American with disabilities, consistent
with their individual strengths, resources,
priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities,
and informed choice, to prepare for the
transition from school to work or postsecondary school.
You design your own customized Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE) with our
help.
Transition Services help Native American
high school junior and seniors with disabilities continue their education, train for a job
•
ITOVR provide their services to any
member of a Federally recognized tribe
residing in the seven counties as shown
in this image.
•
•
•
•
Are you an enrolled member of a
federally recognized tribe?
Are you a Junior/Senior in High School?
Do you reside in our services area?
Disability documentation from a Doctor,
Physician or Mental Health Provider
noting disability and impediments?
An IEP or 504 Plan may bev accepted
as proof.
• Counsel and Guidance about Training
and Education after H.S.
• Assistive Devices (Hearing Aids, Walkers,
Eyeglasses, Learning Devices, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance
• Testing Fees (ACT/SAT)
• Work Clothing for New Jobs
• Career Assessments
• Physical or Mental Evaluations
• Resume Building, Interview Etiquette,
etc.
• Other Various Services
May 2018
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Local
he believes need immediate attention and
Elders Council Hosts Trib- issues
the urgency needed to protection tribal assets.
Ken Blanchard, candidate for Lt. Governor, spoke
al Election Speaking Event on his past experience wherein he held various
By Atheda Fletcher
L to R: Ken Blanchard, Meredith Wahpekeche,
Andy Warrior, Anthony Johnson, Leah Bender,
Atheda Fletcher, Phillip Ellis, Kathy Deere, Audrey
Dodds
The Elders Council hosted the 2018 Tribal Election
speaking event prior to its regular monthly Elders
Council meeting. All candidates were present and
were given 10 minutes to talk about their individual platforms and cover any topic of their choosing.
Leah Bender, incumbent for Tribal Treasurer,
spoke first and provided an overview of the past
years’ challenges she faced and her achievements
since she took the Treasurer position four years
ago.
Phillip Ellis, candidate for Tribal Treasurer, followed and presented his credentials and how his
professional background prepares him for taking
on the responsibilities and challenges that come
within a financial arena. He presented some of the
offices with the Absentee Shawnee tribal government that give him a sound background in tribal
business and a depth of knowledge that will help
the tribe. He stated his desire is to bring cooperation and guidance to help the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe achieve greater success.
Andy Warrior, candidate for Lt. Governor, gave
the audience the details of his experience gained
throughout his career serving in various positions
within the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson, incumbent Tribal
Representative, spoke to his current activities he
was working on for the tribe. He explained that
he utilized a lot of his time visiting tribal members
and working on various cultural issues.
Atheda Fletcher, candidate for Tribal Representative, presented two planks of her platform—that
being Cultural Preservation and Human Resources. She presented statistics on the current decline
of native languages and that the tribe should not
waste any time working to protect and preserve
our tribal language. She further stated it is her desire to bring more growth to the CP area. She addressed HR and stated it takes years of experience
in order to successfully oversee an HR Dept.
All candidates delivered good messages and information. There were approximately 40 tribal
members in attendance.
The next upcoming event will be a Candidate
Debate on Saturday, May 5, 2018, 6:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M., at the Sac & Fox Nation Community
Services, Multi-Purpose Building. We encourage
all tribal members to come and listen to the candidates. PLEASE remember to vote on Saturday,
June 16, 2018. Your vote matters!!
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Celebrations
May Birthdays
Gibson Sr., Roy Gene
Gibson, David Michael
Ahtone, Catlin Ray
Caudillo, Jamie Lynn Ladean- Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne
Godwin, Lucy G.
Alford, Amy Dianne
na
Gouge, Kara Joe
Alford, Christian Shawnee
Charley, Melloney Ann
Granstrom, Cody James
Alford, Magdelena Spaneta
Charley, Michael Arron
Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue
Allen, Lucinda Nicole
Citty, Kathon Clay
Graves, Sharol Annette
Allen, Patricia Ann
Citty, Lindsey Nicole
Gray, Branden Tyler
Arnold, Keirstin Rene
Clark, Summer Lynn
Gray, Dakota Christian
Atchico, John Edward
Clinesmith, Blake Weston
Atwell, David Eugene
Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne Greeley, Carsyn Ryan
Griffin, Diane Sue Berry
Atwood, Reagan Nicole
Collett, Bonnie Sue
Groves, Mya Leighann
Barton, Trae Lee
Colungo, Steven Lee
Hale, Kathy Sue
Bateman, Alberta Denise
Combs, Michelle Lynn
Hall, Emily Katherine
Bates, Akiane Karee
Conover, Gloria Jean
Harjo, Eric Wayne
Baughman, Brenda Jane
Cook, Israel Aaron
Harjo, Hiyatike Star
Belvin, Justin Ray
Coon, Justin Kyler
Harris, Konner Lee Little
Bender, Leal Desma
Coyle, Dr. Sarah Michelle
Charley
Bennett, Blake Tristan
Creamer, Cora Mae Starr
Haumpy, Taj-ah Billy
Bentley, Curtis Lee
Crenshaw, Jennifer Lois
Heath, Spencer Blake
Bettelyoun, Lula Mae
Cripps, Anita Louise
Hendrick, Luke Michael
Bigpond, Roy
Cuellar, Orietta Faith
Hill, Yvette Carmel
Black, Timothy Wayne
Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas
Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon
Black, Whittney Brooke
Davis, Dale Allen
Hood, Lisa
Blackburn, Gayle Ann
Davis, Dannica Butch
Hood, Thomas Edgar
Blanchard, Caelynn Blu
De Jear, Bayleigh Ruth
Hough, Norma Louise
Blanchard, Dakota Joshua
Deere, Shawneen Estelline
Humphrey, Carol Lee
Blanchard, Glendine
Deere, Sky Nichole Christine
Hunt, Dominique Annastasia
Blanchard, Joey Edward
Denny, Jacqueline
Marie
Blanchard, Joseph Henry
Dospapas, Verna May
Hutchinson, Velma Rae
Blanchard, Mariana Lillian
Downey, Zachary Layne
Irvin, Steven Benjamin
Bradley, Jerry Dean
Ellis, Gregory Scott
Jackson III, Mark Sweeney
Bradley, Terry Don
Ellis, Heather Ann
Johnson Harjo, Curtis Ray
Bradshaw, Alisa Marie
Ellis, Holly Diana
Johnson Jr., Richard Taft
Brady, Lynn Marie
Ellis, Sara Gabriel
Johnson, Coree Lee
Brandon, Susanne Christine
Evans, Lisa Michelle
Johnson, Gabriella Kayann
Breeding, Sean K. C.
Factor, Jaremyah Jamez
Johnson, Joshina Leeshay
Brinson, Ariana Isabel
Feeling, Lavonna Jean
Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah
Brister, April Angela
Felton, Lacey Rei
Johnson, Nicholas James
Brocksmith, Chole Elizabeth
Fenner, Titan Russell
Johnson, Priscilla Grace
Brown, Brittany Ciara
Ferrell, Alyssa Kay
Johnson, Tabitha Rose
Bruner, Aidan Alex
Ferrell, Amber Nicole
Johnson, Walter Kirby
Bryant III, Chester A.
Ferrer, Joshua Lee
Kaseca, Barry Alvin
Buckley, Gerald Wayne
Fife, Gabriel Douglas
Kaseca, Kantynn James
Buckner, June Marie Switch
Fife, Teresa Laura Irene
Kaseca, Roy James
Bullard, Adam Drew
Fink, Brayden Lee
Keith, Marshall Collins
Bullock, Royce Jaxxon
Footracer, Lee Anna Gail
Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob
Bump, Karli Jessica
Stubb
Kitchen, Ruben Vincent
Bustamante, Andrea Nadine
Foreman Jr., Leonard DeKmatz, Mindy Lynnette
Byers, Christian Daniel
wayne
Knighten, Cassandra Renea
Byers, Eric Nelson
Foreman, Jacob Collin
Kobs, Jennifer Ann
Byers, Melissa Sue
Foreman, Jalen Hawke
Kowitz, Michael Raymond
Cagle, Alicia Nicole
Frazier, Rylan Ambrose
Laplant, Asher Jay
Campbell, Charles Elbert
Fritsch, Joley Marie
Lasenberry, Harper Rose
Cargo, Ciara Rain
Galloway, Zachary Adam
Leedom, Courtney Dawn
Caudillo, James Emanuel Dean Garbarini Jr., Alfred Ralph
May 2018
Little Axe, Sabrina
Little Charley, Cheryl Jean
Little Charley, Terry Lee
Little Creek, Vernon Dale
Little, Jadyn Alise
Little, Madison Diane
Littlecreek, Anderson Doreece
Littlecreek, Dakota Dwight
Littlecreek, Tiffany Nicole
Littlecreek, Tristyn Denae
Longhorn, Sean Ray
Longhorn, Weda Louise
Lopez Jr, Rolando
Lovins, Earl Dean
MacGill, Georgia Sue
MacK, Rylan Emory
Malone, Marcus Jerome
Mann, Sallie Arlene
Masquat Jr., George
Masquat, Chelcy Nicole
Matthews, Mary Caroline
McAfee, Justin Samuel
McGowan, Patricia Lynn
McMillan, Shelly Kristin
Medina, Alyssa Pamela Lee
Megehee, Douglas Dewayne
Megehee, Tonia Lynn
Mendoza, Amanda Ranee`
Meyer, Doreen
Miller, Casey Ryan
Miner, Heather Rochelle
Minesinger, Scott Brooker
Mitchell, Desiree Rose
Mondragon, Angela Kay
Monk, Jaxon Eugene
Montgomery, Matthew Schyler
Daugherty
Moore, Anniah Faith
Moore, Emily Renee
Morgan, Polly A Littlebear
Morton, Jeremiah James
Morton, Nora Jane
Munroe, Douglas
Neese, Lisa Marie
Neugent, Alena Dee
New Moon, Jake Lee
New Moon, Jennifer Brooke
Newton, Jessica Ann
Noyes, Paula Jo
Oldham, George Lynn
Onzahwah, Deborah Kay
Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann
Panther, Jeffery Wayne
Parker, Carla Marie
Parker, Shawn Ian
Pawpa, Donald Wayne
May 2018
Celebrations
Pearl, Melvin Joe
Sultuska, Jerry Wayne
Pitner, Kamryn Nicole
Sultuska, Rodney Steven
Powell, Fawn Laverene
Surface Jr., Robert Monroe
Powell, Kendall Lynn
Szoke, Debra Jean
Pyrch, Lauren Karly
Talbert, Elania Michelle
Raisbeck, David Nathaniel
Talbert, Elliana Grace Elizabeth
Ramirez Jr., Florentino
Tallchief IV, Eves
Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka
Tallchief, John G.
Ramirez, Jaxston Cole
Tarbox, Crystal Lynne
Reavis, Ricci Donnice
Taylor, Darwin Jacob
Roach, Dakota Eugene
Tebe I, Mavrik West
Robertson, Rita Jean York
Thompson, Teresa Renee`
Robison, Morgan Tell
Thornhill, Noah Hunter
Robison, Thomas Aaron
Thorpe, Burke James
Rochon, Gerald Wayne
Thorpe, Sheelby Ahkeynay
Rock, Micheal Eugene
Jamese
Rolette, Domini Antoinette
Tiger, Jennifer Diane
Rolette, Gilbert Earl
Tiger, Tru Anthony Shane
Rolette, Joshua David Michael Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert
Ryan, Royce Liam
Valdivia, Jenika Nicole
Salazar, Terry Lee
Wade, Chelsea Nicole
Salisbury, Lucas Holden
Wakolee, Carmen Jean
Salisbury, Mara Ann
Walker, Jo Ann Louise
Sanders, Patty Ruth
Wallace, Brenda Gayle
Schulenberg, Donald Derek
Warrior, Johnnie Andrew
Sevier, Elliott Rose
Warrior, Kenneth James
Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd
Watkins, Jamie Lynn
Shular, Monte Lee
Watson, Brittany LaDawn Paige
Simmons, Desirai Diann
Danielle
Iowa
Tribe of Oklahoma
Simpson, Wade
James
Watson, JanelleVocational
Ilise
Smith, Jeremiah Robert
Watson, Thomas
Aaron
Rehabilitation
Program
Smith, Lily Kendrick
Wesley, Ula Mae Welch
Smith, Richard
Charles
“ SAlexander
e e t h e Pe r s o White
n N o IV,
t th
e D i sDaniel
ability”
Smith, Trenn Talen
White, Brooklyn Dee
Smith, Valerie Ann
White, Caitlyn Rose
Smith, Vanessa Rae
White, Clayton Randall
Soap Jr, John Lee
White, Milo Everett
Soap, Roger Eugene
Wilkerson, Katie Evalyn
Speck, Haley Kalyn
Williams, Colton Alexander
Spicer, Amber Jo
Williams, Heath Floyd
Spoon Jr., Robert Ray
Williams, Ruth Helen
History:
Spoon, Joplin
Dupre
Wilson, Cecil Alan
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational serSpoon, Landon
Joe
Wilson,
Christopher
Blaine
vices to American Indians since 1994, and
transition services
to students since
2009. Our goal
is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We
Spoon, Lexiwant
Della-Ann
Wilson,
Diana
Lynn
to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are
seeking post-secondary
Spriggs, Warren
Paul education. Wilson, Francis Lynn
Services Than
Can Be Provided:
Springer, Delores
Ann
Wilson, Helen June
Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you.
Spybuck, Easton
Cade
Wilson, Lana Louise
However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive
devices,Gene
evaluations, and various other services.
Squire, Nathan
Witt, Ambra Denise
Qualifications:
Starr III, Henry
James
Womack, Raelynn Lekay
Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school,
Starr, Anthony
Craig
Wood, Lillian Kay
and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational RehabilitaStevens, Laurence
Paul
Woods, Justin
Matthew
tion Program.
You must also provide documentation
of your disability
and this can include a
doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school.
Stewart, Gracie
Nicole
Wucinski, Gary Ray
Counties We Serve:
Stone Jr., James
Lee
Young, Lynda Renee
Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan
Strain, Cynthia Ann
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Contact: Christa McClellan
Stuckey, Slade Wilson
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Phone: 405-547-5721
P.O.
Box
728
Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692
Sultuska, Ella L. Perkins, OK 74059
E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org
WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com
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22 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se we
Celebrations
Coaching duo lead team
to two consecutive State
Championship victories.
May 2018
UNCLE DALE
& (BROTHER –IN-LAW)
HOPE YOU HAVE A
GREAT DAY!
LOVE, THE KASECAS
May 7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Grandpa Roy!
Love, Kantynn, Kanynn, and LynnLei
Pictured above with the husband and wife coaches is
their daughter, Gracey, who is a freshman member of
the team.
CONGRATULATIONS for a back-to-back class 2A
State Championship to 2017-2018 Christian Heritage
Academy’s girls basketball team coached by Clint and
Lisa Little Jim (head coach).
The Lady Crusaders of Midwest City, Okla, had a perfect record of 30-0 with three regular season tournament
wins.
AST members Clint and Gracey are the son and granddaughter of Charles and Lorene Little Jim of Little Axe,
Oklahoma. We are thankful for and proud of the dedication displayed in these educators to serve young people
in the field of academics and athletics.
Learn the skills.
Help save a life.
Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.
• Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills
• Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
• Widely used by professionals and the general public
Upcoming ASIST workshop
Date: May 8 & 9, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK
at "Health Programs Multi-Purpose Building"
Hosted by: Absentee Shawnee Tribe MSPI
Provided by: Chickasaw Nation Suicide Prevention
To inquire or register, call Jenifer Sloan @ 561-7810
or email jsloan@astribe.com
ASIST works. Learn more and see the evidence at www.livingworks.net/asist
- The Little Jim Family
suicide to Hope
May 2018
Celebrations
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The Tiger Reunion
will be held May 27, 2018 at Little Axe Pavillion at lake Thunderbird
from 10AM to 10PM. All family and friends of Nellie Tiger Maxwell
are welcome. Nellie is the last remaining child of Jim Tiger and Annie
Mann Tiger. Everyone come out to eat and visit with her.
Please bring a covered dish, drinks, ice, eating tools, plates, any games,
and your chairs!
Remember, there will be a $5 fee at the gate (sorry it can’t be helped).
If you have any old pictures of the Tiger/Mann Family, please bring
them.
Please notify other family members and friends to come out, especially
Jim Tiger Sr. Family!
Call Jan if you have any questions at 405-415-5520.
Happy Birthday
Joplin Spoon!
Joplin –
Happy 10th Birthday to my precious lil man!! Hope
you have an awesome, wonderful day!! I love you!!
Love, Mom
Lil BrotherHave a terrific, fun-filled day!! Wish the best for you!!
Always XOXO, Jili & Justin
Happy Happy Birthday to my grandson. You are an
awesome soccer player and getting better with
each practice and game. I’m so very proud of you.
Keep up the good work. I love you much.
O’s and X’s, Granny Low
JoplinWish you a Happy Happy 10th Birthday! Auntie loves
you a lot!!
Love, Auntie It
XOXO
Happy 15th Birthday
KANTYNN KASECA
on May 30th!
You are getting close to
driving! Lol. Lord Help us.
We love you,
Grandpa & Granny
Happy Birthday Son
(and Brother).
We love you!
Mom, Dad, & Sisters
Share your Celebrations!!!
Call AST Media at 405-598-1279 or email
your request to stiger@astribe.com by the
15th of the previous month.
Only 1 picture can be used per celebration.
If you choose to visit our office and we are not present,
please leave your requests in the mail box.
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Emergency Management
May 2018
in your car with the seat belt on. Put house so that internal supports can be shaken
Why NOT to Seek •your headStaydown
below the windows, covering your apart which will weaken the house even more.
head with your hands and a blanket if possible.
The bottom line is – don’t open your windows.
If
you
can
•
get
lower
than
the
level
of
the
of time!
Shelter Under an roadway, exit your car and lie in that area, covering It’s• a waste
Try to outrun a tornado. A tornados avhead with your hands.
erage speed is 10-20 mph across the ground,
Overpass During your
Your choice should be driven by your specific cir- but can reach speeds up to 60 mph! If you
cumstances.
think you are a fast driver and can outrun the
Tornados
tornado, think again. Your chances are slim-to-
By Linda Day
Emergency Management Coordinator
Tribal Police Dept 405-275-3200
Cell 405-740-1562
lday@astribe.com
Many people mistakenly think that a highway
overpass provides a safe haven from a tornado.
The reality is that an overpass may be one of
the worst places to seek shelter from a tornado.
Using an overpass for your shelter can put you
at a much greater risk of being killed or seriously injured by a tornado.
Tornado wind speeds can sometimes exceed
200 mph. These destructive winds produce airborne debris that are blown into and channeled
under the overpass where people might be
seeking shelter. Varying debris, including dirt,
sand and rocks that are moving at incredible
speeds can easily penetrate clothing and skin,
causing serious injuries or even death.
Let’s take a look at the facts:
•
If an overpass is directly in the path of
a tornado, the wind could change direction by
nearly 180 degrees as the vortex passes.
•
By climbing up higher to get under the
overpass, you will be exposed to higher wind
speeds and more flying debris.
•
Flying debris become dangerous missiles in the tornado airflow.
•
Most overpasses don’t have girders or
support beams for handholds.
•
The narrow passage underneath an
overpass could cause an increase in the wind
speed under the bridge.
Where You Should Shelter Instead
If you are on the road, try to drive to the closest
sturdy shelter. If that is not an option, pull over
and park. You now have two choices:
Things You Should Never Do During a Tornado
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – tornados can happen at any time and at any place! The
keys to survival are preparedness and action. If you
are prepped ahead of time, the odds of surviving a
tornado as well as the aftermath goes up tremendously.
When it comes to taking a direct hit, surviving is
simply a numbers game. You want to put the odds
in your favor by doing what you can to maximize
your chances of survival. We have compiled a list
of five things you should NOT do when a tornado hits in order to increase your odds for survival.
Happy reading!
•
Not taking tornado warnings seriously.
There are tornado warning false alarms all of the
time. We’ve all been under warnings when nothing happened. However; when you hear those sirens go off, the time to take action is now! Hop in
your storm shelter, or get home immediately if you
are out and about. This advanced warning is key to
your survival. You do not want to roll the dice on
your life!
Look out the window. We all know that win•
dows are dangerous during tornados, but what do
most people do when they hear a tornado warning?
They run right to the window to see if they can see
it! That is a big mistake. Windows can be easily
broken, and will send glass and other debris from
the outside right toward you! Did you know that
being hit by debris is the number one way people
are injured or killed in tornado? Don’t be a statistic
and get away from your windows!
Open the windows of your house. Speak•
ing of windows, we want to set the record straight
about opening them during a tornado. Some people
do this because they believe that the pressure will
equalize and the windows will not shatter. This is a
myth! According to the experts, opening the windows will only succeed in letting the winds into the
none when it comes to outrunning a tornado.
As soon as you hear that tornado warning siren, seek shelter immediately and stay indoors.
If you are nowhere near a shelter, you should
stay in your car and buckle up or if possible,
get below the level of the road like a ditch.
What to do When a Tornado Watch is Issued
It is super important to be prepared when a
storm hits, including taking certain actions
when a tornado watch is issued. Take a look at
the tips below:
•
Listen to Local Radio & TV Stations
for Updates
Be Alert to Changing Weather Condi•
tions
Blowing Debris or the Sound of Ap•
proaching Tornados May Alert You (many
people say it sounds like a freight train)
When a Tornado Warning is Issued
It’s go time once a tornado warning is issued
and there is no time to waste. Follow the following tips when it comes to tornado warnings:
•
If you are inside, go to the safe place
you picked to protect yourself from glass and
other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area.
•
If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a
ditch or low-lying area.
•
If you are in car or mobile home, get
out immediately and head for safety (above).
Going Inside Your Home after a Natural Disaster
When you go inside your home after a natural
disaster, there are certain things you should and
should not do. Enter the home carefully and
check for damage. Be aware of loose boards
and slippery floors. The following items are
other things to check inside your home:
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BEFORE any new
throughneenrollment,
through
enrollment,
BEFORE
any new
•
Basement - If your basement has flood- may fall.
registrations or renewals can be processed.
ed, pump it out gradually (about one third of the
water per day) to avoid damage. The walls may •
Call YourorInsurance
Agent
- Take picregistrations
renewals can
be processed.
Emergency Management
•
Natural Gas - If you smell gas or hear
a hissing or blowing sound, open a window
and leave immediately. Turn off the main gas
valve from the outside, if you can. Call the gas
company from a neighbor’s residence. If you
shut off the gas supply at the main valve, you
will need a professional to turn it back on. Do
not smoke or use oil, gas lanterns, candles or
torches for lighting inside a damaged home
until you are sure there is no leaking gas or
other flammable materials present.
•
Roof, Foundation & Chimney Cracks If it looks like the building may collapse, leave
immediately.
•
Clean Up Household Chemical Spills
- Disinfect items that may have been contaminated by raw sewage, bacteria, or chemicals.
Also clean salvageable items.
Appliances - If appliances are wet, turn
•
off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. Then, unplug appliances and let
them dry out. Have appliances checked by a
professional before using them again. Also,
have the electrical system checked by an electrician before turning the power back on.
collapse and the floor may buckle if the basement tures of damages. Keep good records of repair
is pumped out while the surrounding ground is and cleaning costs
still waterlogged.
•
Water & Sewage Systems - If pipes are
damaged, turn off the main water valve. Check
with local authorities before using any water; the
water could be contaminated. Pump out wells
and have the water tested by authorities before
drinking. Do not flush toilets until you know that
sewage lines are intact.
•
Food & Other Supplies - Throw out all
food and other supplies that you suspect may
have become contaminated or come in to contact
with floodwater.
Sparks, Broken or Frayed Wires - Check
•
the electrical system unless you are wet, standing
in water or unsure of your safety. If possible, turn
off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit
breaker. If the situation is unsafe, leave the building and call for help. Do not turn on the lights
until you are sure they’re safe to use. You may
want to have an electrician inspect your wiring.
•
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(i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated
Open Cabinets - Be alert for objects that
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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911
211
Police, Fire, Ambulance
State of Oklahoma
TRIBAL POLICE
TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER
405-275-3200
405-740-1562 (Cell)
Absentee Shawnee
Absentee Shawnee
SHERIFF
CITY POLICE
CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.
405-273-1727
405-273-2121
405-273-5272
405-273-2157
Pottawatomie County
Shawnee
Shawnee
Pottawatomie County
SHERIFF
CITY POLICE
HEALTH DEPT.
405-701-8888
405-321-1600
405-749-1591
Cleveland County
Norman
Cleveland County
OG&E
Report Power Outage
CANADIAN VALLEY
405-272-9595
1-800-522-6870
405-382-3680
DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
HIGHWAY PATROL
1-800-522-0206
405-425-4385
State of Oklahoma
Road Conditions
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
HEARTLINE EMERGENCY
Power Outage
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Diabetes & Wellness
Chrissy Wiens
Physical Activities Specialist
Buster Bread
Fitness Manager
Brandon Goodman
Fitness Technician
May 2018
The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness
goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household
family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST
diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and
Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298.
McKenna Watson
Fitness Technician
AST Diabetes and Wellness Program
The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed
with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance
on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys
to reducing stress.
The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are:
Monday-Friday
6:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
CLOSED
For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.)
Diabetes & Wellness
May 2018
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
CLASSES
CLASSES
CLASSES
CLASSES
CLASSES
Zumba Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center
Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center
Cardio Kickboxing
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center
Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center
Zumba Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center
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Core-N-More Wednesday
12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
De-Stress Friday
2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Buster Bread
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Strength Circuit
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center
“Core-N-More”- This session will target all regions of the core
and will provide a balanced workout for muscle groups that
assist in movement and balance.
Aerobic Circuit
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center
“Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at
developing strength through pre-determined training stations.
“De-Stress”- This session aims to assist participants in utilizing
flexibility training to improve muscular flexibility and to induce
relaxation for stress relief.
“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing
techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.
May is Older Americans Month 2018:
Engage at Every Age
Across the country, older Americans – a rapidly
growing population – are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection.
They are sharing their wisdom and experience
with future generations, and they are giving back
to make enrich their communities. Led by the
Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging, every May offers opportunity
to hear from, support, and celebrate our nation’s
elders. This year’s OAM theme, “Engage at Ev-
ery Age,” emphasizes the importance of being
active and involved, no matter where or when
you are in life. You are never too old (or too
young) to participate in activities that can enrich
your physical, mental, and emotion well-being.
It is becoming more apparent that remaining
socially engaged can improve the quality of life
for older adults. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
System will use OAM 2018 to focus on how older adults in our area are engaging with friends
and family, and through various community activities. Throughout the month, ASTHS will conduct activities and share information designed to
highlight nutrition, physical activity, and caring
for the caregiver.
And, join ACL and AoA in celebrating by par-
ticipating in the Selfie Challenge! They want to
see how you’re engaging. Simply take a selfie (or
have someone take your photo) and tweet it with
the hashtag #OAM18.
Visit the Official OAM Website
Follow ACL on Twitter and Facebook www.
facebook.com/aclgov
Follow AoA on Twitter and Facebook www.facebook.com/aoa.gov/
Connect with us: ASTHS Public Health Nursing
405-701-7190
Contact your Area Agency on Aging: Visit http://
www.eldercare.gov/ or call 1-800- 677-1116
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Diabetes & Wellness
May 2018
The weather is getting warmer, so
that can only mean
one thing… It’s
grilling season!
By Morgan Blackstock, MS, RD, LD
Diabetes and Wellness Program
Different cooking methods have an
impact on the quality and nutrition
of the food you consume. When
foods are breaded, fried, or cooked
with excessive fat (Ex. butter, lard,
or oil), extra calories are added,
which can contribute to weight
gain. Foods absorb a lot of unhealthy fat when fried, even if the
food was low in fat to begin with.
Consuming these types of foods
regularly, can increase the blood
cholesterol level. This can pose a
greater health risk, increasing the
risk for cardiovascular disease,
type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
However, grilling offers a healthier
alternative without having to sacrifice flavor. When, grilling, fat drips
off the food as it cooks. This results
in a lower fat and calorie content,
which can help with weight loss
and weight maintenance. In addition, meats and vegetables retain
more of their vitamins, minerals,
and water when grilled, as opposed
to frying or even boiling.
Not only can grilling be a healthy
way to eat, cooking and eating
outdoors encourages more activity. Try to find ways to incorporate
physical movement while grilling
out, such as playing Frisbee or
kicking a ball around with your
kids, playing fetch with your dog,
or taking a walk around the yard.
Remember, grilling can be fun for
the whole family!
Try grilling these yummy and
healthy recipes this month!
Grilled Cinnamon-sugar
Grilled Lemon-herb Chicken
Ingredients
Banana Boats
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ripe, yet firm, bananas
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions:
1. In a small bowl stir together
brown sugar and cinnamon; set
aside. Cut bananas in half lengthwise, leaving peels intact.
2. For a gas or charcoal grill, grill
bananas, cut sides down, on oiled
rack of a covered grill directly
over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes
or until golden grill marks form.
Turn and sprinkle cut sides with
cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cover
and grill about 5 minutes or until
the peels begin to pull away from
the bananas. Transfer to plates and
sprinkle with chocolate and pecans. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
Tip: To toast nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 degrees
F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until
golden, shaking pan once or twice.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings Per Recipe: 8 PER SERVING: 116 cal., 5 g total fat (2 g sat.
fat), 1 mg sodium, 18 g carb. (2 g
fiber, 10 g sugars), 1 g pro.
Grilled Herb Zucchini
Ingredients
Ingredients
4 small zucchini and/or yellow summer squ
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast • 4small
1 tablespoon
olive
oil
zucchini
and/or
yellow
2
tablespoons
snipped
fresh
oregano or 2 te
halves
(about
1-1/2
pounds
total)
summer squash, halved lengthwise
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
snipped
fresh
sage
or 1/4 teasp
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
2
cloves
garlic,
minced
6 skinless,
boneless
(about 1-1/2snipped
pounds total)
• 6cloves
garlic,
mincedchicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons
fresh
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4
cup
olive
oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
oregano
or
2
teaspoons
dried
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic,
minced
• 2teaspoons
snipped
fresh thyme
oregano, crushed
1 tablespoon
finely
shredded
lemon peel
• 1teaspoon
snipped
fresh
rosemary
•Directions
1 teaspoon snipped fresh sage or
2 teaspoons
fresh
• 1/4-1/2
teaspoonsnipped
crushed
redthyme
pep- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1. Brush all sides of squash with oil. In a small
per 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary • 2 cloves garlic, minced
and pepper; sprinkle onto cut sides of squa
teaspoon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon
crushed red pepper• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4
salt
1/4 teaspoon
teaspoon salt
• 1/8-1/4
black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh
thymeteaspoon
sprigs (optional)
1/8-1/4
ground black pepper
• Lemon
wedges
Fresh
thyme (optional)
sprigs (optional)
Directions
1. Brush all sides of squash with
Lemon wedges (optional)
Directions
oil. In a small bowl, combine
1. Place chicken in a resealable oregano, sage, garlic, salt, and
Directions
plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. pepper; sprinkle onto cut sides of
Place chicken
plastic bag
set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, in a
For1. marinade,
inin aa resealable
small bowl,
squash.
bowl,
garlic,
lemon
snipped
thyme,
rosemary,
crushed red
combine
oil,combine
garlic, oil,
lemon
peel,
thepeel,2.the
Place
squash
pieces,
cut sides
pepper,
salt,rosemary,
and black pepper.
Pour marinade
Sealuncovered
bag; turn to co
snipped
thyme,
crushed
down, onover
the chicken.
rack of an
chicken.
Marinate
in
the
refrigerator
for
2
to
4
hours,
turning
bag
red pepper, salt, and black pepper. grill directly over mediumoccasionally.
coals.
Pour marinade over chicken. Seal Grill for 8 to 12 minutes or until
2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered g
bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinate crisp tender, turning once halfway
directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longe
in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, through grilling. Cut squash in half
turning bag occasionally.
to serve. Makes 4 servings.
2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on the rack of ** If you do not have a grill, these
an uncovered grill directly over me- can also be baked or cooked in a
dium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 min- skillet.
utes or until chicken is no longer
pink
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
(170 degrees F), turning once half- Servings Per Recipe: 4 PER
way through grilling. If desired, SERVING: 65 cal., 4 g total fat (1
garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and g sat. fat), 93 mg sodium, 7 g carb.
lemon wedges. Makes 6 servings.
(2 g fiber), 3 g pro.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings Per Recipe: 6 PER SERVING: 188 cal., 8 g total fat (1 g sat.
fat), 66 mg chol., 132 mg sodium, 1
g carb. 26 g pro.
May 2018
Diabetes & Wellness
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Local
Child Care Development
Fund (CCDF) Programs May 2018
By Briana Ponkilla
CCDF Coordinator
The CCDF Subsidy program allows Native American parents the opportunity to seek quality child care while they are employed full-time or
attending school up to a bachelor’s degree in a full-time program with the
goal to obtain full-time employment. As of 4/1/18, we have 20 children
from 12 families who receive child care assistance through the subsidy
portion of the CCDF grant. Of those, 9 are AST Children and 3 families
have a family member who is employed with the AST or one of its enterprises. The purpose of this program is to maintain compliance with the
CCDF guidelines and ensure the proper use of funds. We are currently in
our subsidy renewal period and hope to assist just as many families and
children as our last fiscal year.
Building Blocks CDC II & III continue to operate according to the
CCDF guidelines as well as the Oklahoma DHS licensing standards.
BBII has begun the process of becoming accredited so they can become
a 3 Star facility. Once they receive the increase in stars they will receive
the higher reimbursement rate from OKDHS. Hopefully by the end of
the year we can have this completed.
The Horse Shoe Bend After School Program (ASP) is currently operating
May 2018
for the spring semester. The HSB ASP is still taking students who attend
NRC schools. If you would like to enroll your child you can contact me
or Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe. The tutors at HSB ASP are there to
assist with after school care as well as tutoring for students who may
need a little more instruction.
The AST Shawnee After School Program still operates on the Tribal
Complex for the 2017-2018 school year. The program is located in the
modular buildings across from Building Blocks II. We are open after
school only and provide tutoring and supervision throughout the school
year. Currently there are 21 children in our ASP Shawnee program who
are transported from Shawnee and Tecumseh Schools. There is limited
number we can transport on our two vehicles. If you would like to enroll
your child please contact us and we can let you know if we can accommodate your child and if not we can add them to our waiting list.
The CCDF Programs will be offering a Summer School Age Program
this year. It will be similar to the program last year but will remain on
the AST Complex instead of HSB. We will be taking waiting list application and notify parents if they have a spot by the middle of May. The
program will run June 4 through July 27.
Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks enterprise and
the After School Programs is to provide quality child care to Native and
non-native children in our communities. We do this by our innovative
ideas on curriculum and staying abreast of all training and requirements
to maintain higher levels of care. We strive to be the best and be better
than the best every day.
If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions
please feel free to contact me at (405) 432.8411 or by email, briana.
ponkilla@astribe.com.
Ni yi wa! (Thank you)
2018 PROGRAMS
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES
PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE
LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK.
WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM
May 2018
Local
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AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 24, 2o18
FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
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we
AMERICAN
(ALL ACCEPTED)
POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 11-800-256-3341
or email to tresham@astribe.com.
May 2018
800-256-3341 or
email to tresham@astribe.com.
Services
ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Summer School Age
Program (SSAP)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
If you are interested
in signing up your
child contact Briana
Ponkilla or LaNora
Buswell at the information below. Or
pick up an application at Building
Blocks II on the AST
Complex.
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and
appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
Shelter Placement Assistance
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within
Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for
the victim and children may also be available.
Afternoon
children ages 5 years
Staffed by ASP Tutors
(Kinder) thru 12 years
Native Preference in
Enrollment… limited
Begins 6/4/18 thru 7/27/18
number of spots available
M-F, 7:30A-5:30P
SSAP is not DHS
Tuition is due at the
Licensed
beginning of the program.
Snacks will be provided
for Morning and
SSAP for school age
AST CCDF program will be offering a summer program for
school age children who have completed Kindergarten and
up to age 12. This will only be an 8 week program. The
program will be held at the Shawnee Absentee Complex,
ASP building. Parents can drop off kids as early as 7:30a
and will have to picked up by 5:30pm. The cost is $200.00 a
Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
assistance.
month or 300.00 for the full 8 weeks. A 25% discount will
be given to AST members and AST employees. Children
need to bring a sack lunch every day and wear appropriFOR INFORMATIONwill
ABOUT
OUR SERVICES
ate activity wear. We will be going on field trips at least
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Oklahoma
PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050
OR COME BY OUR OFFICE
to:
Mobile: 405-432-8411
twice a week. The trips that may include but not limited
Zoo
E-mail:
Red Earth Parade
LOCATED
AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY
IN SHAWNEE,OK.
briana.ponkilla@astribe.com
Community Outreach
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,
informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal
and Non-Tribal communities.
lanora.buswell@astribe.com
Local parks
Library
Splash pads
WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM
La-pe-we-ki-wa ho-gewa-pe-fa-yi mi-ti-ge
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.
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May 2018
Services
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)
(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)
ELIGIBILITY
¸
ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
¸
18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
¸
UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME)
¸
TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
¸
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)
¸
CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)
¸
CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE
¸
CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,
UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)
¸
UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE
WORKER
APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com
HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE
SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES
ATTENTION
OILS
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
•Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing
sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by
utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need”
tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still
suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the
eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by
Oklahoma
Indian
Legal Services
the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House,
TRIBAL MEMBERS!!!
Bldg.
#3 each
month onin
theyour
2nd Thursday
from 9am-12pm.
When
mailing
application
for
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
Oklahoma
IndianSize/Overcrowded
Legal Services (OILS)
is a nonprofit
organization
c.
Family
Living
Conditions
d.
Condition
of
Home
that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans
any assistance through the Social Service Department, Please DO NOT send
in
Oklahoma.
To beavailable:
eligible for services you must fall within OILS
Other
Programs
original
CDIB,
Drivers
License
and Social
•Sanitation
Facilities
Assistance
Program
income
guidelines.
Applications need to be completed and all necessary
Security
cards.
Please
attachwillcopies
documents
attached
before
the application
be processed.
Contact
information:
of your
ID’s
only; ifonline
you on
aretheinwebsite:
the office
Applications
are available
www.astribe.com.
copiesOklahoma
will be
made.to:Absentee
ShawIndian Legal
Services (OILS)
Submit completed
application
neeOffice
Tribe
is not
responsible
for
lost ID’s
4200
Perimeter
Center
Dr.,&Ste
222
of Environmental
Health
Engineering
Tribe
of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
City,
OKany
73112
in the Absentee
mail.2025
If Shawnee
you
have
questions,
S. Gordon
Cooper
Dr.
Shawnee,
OK
74801
Telephone: (405) 943-6457
please call
(405)
275-4030,
ext. 6225 or
Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe Complex
Telephone: (800) 658-1497
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If6255.
you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at
Facsimile: (405) 917-7060
(405) 214-4235
THE OFFICE
OF
STUDY
ON
PUBLIC
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)
HEALTH,
WELLNESS
AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN
TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the
health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level
by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To
qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must
be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside
within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,
Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership
by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease
The Absentee
Tribe
is supporting
Agreement
through Shawnee
the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe Realitya
Department. Proof of income is not required.
grassroots
initiated research study on public safety,
The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of
health
and wellness
affecting
Indian women.
This
a water wells,
new city or rural
water connections,
replacement
of
city
or
rural
water
service
lines,
new
wastewater
septic
research
was requested by Indian women and
systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/
tribal
leaders
consultations
held systems
with the
renovation
of cityduring
sewer lines
and water treatment
as
needed.
We
are
not
funded
to
perform
annual
pumping
of
septic
U.S. Department of Justice and through separate
tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.
visits
toarevarious
congressional
These
If you
having water
or wastewaterdelegates.
issues or building
a
new
home
and
need
services
please
come
by
our
office
and
fill
advocacy efforts caused Congress to mandate the
out an OEH&E application for assistance.
National
Institute
(NIJ)
tohousing
conduct a
If your home
is underof
theJustice
management
of any
authority and
has not study
been paid
off, you do
qualifysafety,
national
baseline
focusing
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ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and
appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
Shelter Placement Assistance
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within
Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for
the victim and children may also be available.
Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing
Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
assistance.
support by:
• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• NOTARIZED TITLE
• NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
• LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments)
• LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien)
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Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to inPLEASE
crease awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the
Community Outreach
community.
LOCATED
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal
and Non-Tribal communities.
*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*
Note: You may be asked to provide supporting
documentation for verification purposes.
• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION
*ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE
VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE
THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS
FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER*
1-4 YEARS
5-8 YEARS
9-12 YEARS
13-16 YEARS
17- OVER YEARS
$0.25 A DAY
Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and
health providers in developing mental health service and treatment
options based on the cultural values and practice of the Native
38 community.
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.
$85
$75
$55
$35
$15
Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and
trauma in native communities.
Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood.
If you would like to know more about this program,
please contact us!
Linda Gouge
Grant Coordinator
(405)701-7988
Victoria Andrews
Grant Assistant
(405)701-7995
Little Axe Health Center
Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc.
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions
expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”
W
or any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
May
2018
ribe’s
Domestic
Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.
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RENEWING
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• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card
money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee f
returned checks will be charged.
RENEWING BY MAIL:
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TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25%
money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee
returned checks will be charged.
NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS
Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE
TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25%
RENEWALS
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Fee = TAG PRICE
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36 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te na ko ta wi fe
Opinion
May 2018
IT’S TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP
IN ABSENTEE SHAWNEE COUNTRY!
To sell the cows!
To VOTE for leadership who is behind the
wishes of the General Council and follow
the Constitution.
That all tribal members share in services
and benefits of the tribe.
What assets the Executive Committee
bought or sold in the past two years?
What happened to the General Council vote on
the Cannabis project to have a dispensary?
We need to VOTE for a NEW
Treasurer and Representative!
Paid for by AST Watchdog!
May 2018
Opinion
ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se wi fe
IT’S TIME FOR
NEW LEADERSHIP
IN ABSENTEE SHAWNEE COUNTRY!
WE NEED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE MONEY FOR OUR
TRIBE, THE ONLY PROFIT INCOME WE RECEIVE COMES FROM
THUNDERBIRD CASINO AND THIRD PARTY BILLING REVENUES
FROM OUR HEALTH CLINICS.
VOTE for a NEW LEADERSHIP, who will bring economic development for
our tribe.
Treasurer Bender will not provide true financial reports and
results of audits to the General Council. And failed the shift
positions in power, the Treasurer moves to Secretary and
Representative moves to Treasurer. Our Constitution states
that, vacancies in any elective office shall be promptly filled by
the remaining members of the Executive Committee. This
procedure was not followed and is a violation of our
Constitution.
Representative Johnson and Treasurer Bender had asked for
and recently voted to buy the Moose Lodge in Norman for
$350,000.00 and 31 acres of land on Hardesty Road &
Tecumseh Bypass for $638,000.00 which is located in flood
plain area, both of which we will have to pay property taxes.
This is in violation of our Constitution, which states that they
must have the General Council approve before the purchase of
land or property with Tribal Trust Assets (Money).
It’s time we VOTE for NEW LEADERSHIP who will follow our
Constitution and the wishes of the General Council.
Paid for by AST Watchdog!
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Realty Opinion
Department
May 2018
Governor Wolfe in enhancing the status of the Absentee Shawnee
Reminder:
Letter
to the Editor: Get Out and assist
Tribe.
• All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office. Mrs. Atheda Edwards-Fletcher, candidate for Office of Tribal Repreimpressed
me withand
herapproved
10-year Human
Resources background.
Vote• for
Leadership
Sales and/or
any other trust landChanges
transactions must be authorizedsentative,
by the Realty
Department
by the BIA.
With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management and
• Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid.
became
a Certified
Human Resources
reveals
she is highly
By Loretta
Schwarz
• J.Please
keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee
for Indians
@ 1-888-678-6836.
This Professional
will allow proper
notification
qualified to serve as Tribal Representative.
Senior TribaltoMember
be made to landowners on new leases and other information. Also, I was happy to read about her desire to “diligently work to pre• Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment
This
Department
to and
crossserve ourDepartment.
tribal language;
to allows
ensure the
thatRealty
our distinct
traditions
culture
reference landowner addresses with the OST.
are kept alive and thriving; and strive to bring all tribal members together
Greetings•To All
Tribal Members, whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee
leaseAbsentee
visit www.indiantrust.com
Shawnee
Tribe, to see if you or your relatives are on this
to preserve our
history”.
Please vote for Mrs. Atheda Edwards-Fletcher as Tribal Representative
list.
PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE, ESPECIALLY ABSENTEE VOTERS! who has the leadership skills to assist Governor Wolfe in enhancing the
• Gift deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA.
of the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe.
• MR.
Negotiated
sales
mustMRS.
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the proper
procedures to ensure thestatus
transaction
is considered
for approval.
VOTE FOR
PHILLIP
ELLIS,
EDWARDS-FLETCHMr. Kenneth Blanchard has served as Governor, Tribal Representative
ER and KENNETH
BLANCHARD.
• A family
member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate
process. Commissioner. Being a very knowledgeable member of the
and Gaming
Absentee Shawnee Tribe, he has the leadership skills to serve as Lt. GovVOTE FOR REAL CHANGE TO ENHANCE THE STATUS OF THE ernor. While serving as Tribal Representative, he assisted and supported
If anyone
has any questions,
@ (405) 275-4030.
ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE
TRIBE. please contact the Realty DepartmentGovernor
Wolfe’s policies and Executive Committee’s
considerations.
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe appeals to tribal
members andMISSION
the ExPlease
vote for Mr. Kenneth Blanchard who has the leadership skills to
PROBATE
STATEMENT
ecutive Committee for help to make a great difference for the Absentee assist Governor Wolfe in enhancing the status of the Absentee Shawnee
Shawnee Tribe. She needs and wants a great Executive Team to help her Tribe.
of the Division of the Probate is to compile inventories of the Indian Trust Assets and family information, and to
enhanceThe
theprimary
status ofmission
our Tribe.
coordinate
distribution
trust
assetsThere
with the
of Hearings
and Absentee
Appeals, Land
Officerequest
and the
of
Who
can assistthe
thetimely
Governor
greater inofthis
effort?
are Office
three highPlease
VotersTitles
copy and
and Records
send in your
forOffice
an Absentee
ly qualified
Special candidates
Trustee. for the office of Treasurer, Representative and Lt. Ballot now and before May 27, 2018. Complete and FAX, number is
Governor. They are as follows:
(405) 273-1337.
Mr. Phillip
S. Ellis,ofcandidate
Tribalinformation
Treasurer impressed
with his family
The Division
Probate for
gathers
regardingme
decedent’s
and you
property
andAbsentee
prepares Ballot
it for adjudication
Office of
When
get your
in June, vote by
andthe
complete
on the
sincere desire to enhance the functions of THE TREASURER OFFICE. same day you get the ballot. We have very short turn around time to get
Hearings and Appeals (OHA). After OHA issues a probate order the Division works with other trust offices, such as the Office of Special
Phillip states, “The treasurer should be the top financial person who should our ballots in by June 16, 2018.
Trusteefinance,
for American
Indianseconomics
and the Land
and Records
understand
accounting,
and Titles
how each
of theseOffice
areasto distribute assets.
NOW Accepting Applications
For
Fall 2016
Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016
affect the Tribe”. From his background, he understands other financial as- VOTE
FOR
MR. PHILLIP ELLIS, MRS. ATHEDA EDordersuch
for this
to happen,
the family
the decedent
will need
to contact the Absentee Shawnee Real Estate Division (Probate) to start the
sociatedInareas
as grants
& contracts,
real of
estate,
management
informaWARDS-FLETCHER and MR. KENNETH BLANCHARD.
tion systems,
and budgeting. I believe Mr. Ellis can assume the Treasurer’s
probate process.
duties based on his extensive solid fundamental education, and meaningful VOTE FOR REAL CHANGE TO ENHANCE THE STATUS OF THE
professional work experience.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE.
Should
have any
questions,
please
Lea Tsotaddle
Please
voteyou
for Phillip
Ellis
as Treasurer
whocontact
has the leadership
skills at
to 405-275-4030 ext. 6248.
For more information, visit Haskell Indian
Nations University website at www.haskell.edu.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE:
Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558
or send us an e-mail to
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ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY
THE 15th OF THE CURRENT MONTH
UnfortUnately, we can only accept one pictUre per birthday person,
not per birthday wish.
May 2018
May
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(mee-NAH-kee-sthway)
Kidz Zone
ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ge yi ki te fe
39
AST KIDZ ZONE
NE KE YI WE SI LI SI MI MO
(neek-yah wee-shah-lah-shah-mah-moh)
Love,
Speak Shawnee!
MOTHER
ne ke yi
(neek-yah)
GRANDMA
ko ko ge
(koh-koh-jee)
Learn more Shawnee words
and how to say them at
www.learnshawnee.com
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......................................... 6279
Twyla Blanchard..................................6233
Holly
Davis
..........................................
6265
Jennifer Crenshaw...............................6228
David
Deer............................................
6320
Courtney
Green...................................6300
Twyla
Blanchard
................................
6233
Misty Griffith.........................................6290
Jennifer Crenshaw............................... 6228
Phyllis Wahahrickah-Tasi.....................6338
Courtney Green ................................... 6300
Sandra Burnett.....................................6385
Misty Griffith ...................................... 6290
Phillip Ellis ........................................... 6280
HUMANWahahrickah-Tasi
RESOURCES ................... 6338
Phillis
Cheri
Hardeman..................................6252
Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385
Governor
EdwinaButler-Wolfe.......6308
Butler-Wolfe ..6308
Governor Edwina
Twila Parker .................................6307
Glenna Jones.................................6307
Lesa Shaw .....................................6269
......................................................6263
........................................................
6263
CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM
UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016
Corrections? E-Mail to phonelist@astribe.com
Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850
Pharmacy......................................................... 878-5859
Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977
(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
Pharmacy......................................878-5859
SHAWNEE
CLINIC
Toll
Free.............................1-866-742-4977
Clinic - Dental ................................................. 307-9704
Diabetes ........................................................... 360-0698
SHAWNEE
CLINIC
Pharmacy.........................................................
292-9530
Resource
Center
............................................. 364-7298
Clinic
(Bldg.
17)............................878-5850
After hours
......................................................
447-0498
(Cherry
Wiens,
Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
LITTLE
AXE......................................
CLINIC
OEH/OEP
214-4235
Clinic-Medical...............................447-0300
Police Dept. ................ 275-3200 / 275-3432
After
Hours...................................447-0498
Thunderbird
Casino NRM ..........360-9270
Clinic
- Dental...............................307-9704
Shawnee
Casino ............................273-2679
Diabetes........................................360-0698
Tribal Store (Little Axe) ..................364-0668
Pharmacy......................................292-9530
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Resource
Center...........................364-7298
Clinic - Medical
............................................... 447-0300
(Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)
Media .............................................598-1279
OTHER
& TOLL FREE
XTENSIONS
OTHER EENTITIES
All
Nations
Bank...........................273-0202
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6294
ASEDA..........................................878-6782
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................ 6305
Toll
Gov.Free.............................1-800-256-3341
Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ....................... 6330
Fam. Svcs.
Conf. Rm. .......................... 6311
Brendle
Corner.............................447-3372
FinanceBlocks.............................878-0633
Conference Rm...................... 6236
Building
(Elizabeth
Crawford,
Ponkilla)
& TBriana
OLL FREE
OTHER ENTITIES
Building
Blocks
II
LA.....................360-2710
All Nations Bank...........................273-0202
(Billie
Thompson)
ASEDA
.......................................... 878-6782
Housing.........................................273-1050
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Human
BrendleResources........................275-1468
Corner .............................447-3372
Indian
Child
Welfare.....................878-4702
Building
Blocks
............................878-0633
Media............................................598-1279
(Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla)
Building Blocks
II LAJackson)
..................360-2710
(Sherman
Tiger, Sara
(Billie Thompson)
OEH/OEP.....................................214-4235
Housing
..........................................
273-1050
Police
Department......275-3200
/ 275-3432
Human Resources
275-1468
Thunderbird
Casino.........................
NRM.............360-9270
Indian Child
Welfare ...................878-4702
Shawnee
Casino..........................273-2679
Country
Kitchen
Restaurant .......366-7220
Tribal Store (Little Axe).................364-0668
Ted Watson .......................................... 6270
OTHER EXTENSIONS
TITLE1 VI
Bldg.
Conference Room....................6294
Thomasine
Owings (DIR)........ 6227
Bldg.
1 Break(Doss)
Room............................6305
Johnnie
BettelyounRoom............6330
..................... 6272
Gov.
BldgMae
2 Conference
Donna
Butler........................................
6270
Fam.
Services
Conference Room........6311
Robert
Schoolfield
...............................
6270
Finance Conference Room..................6236
TERO
Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284
Linda VI
Gouge ........................................ 6255
TITLE
Thomasine
(Doss) Owings
TAX COMMISSION
/ TAG (Dir.)..........6227
Johnnie
Mae Bettelyoun.......................6272
Alicia Engler
........................................ 6257
Donna
ConnorButler........................................6270
Edwards ................................. 6237
Robert
ShelbySchoolfield...............................6270
White ........................................ 6258
Ted Watson..........................................6270
Annie Wilson (Director)......................... 6225
TAX
COMMISSION/TAG
Lea Tsotaddle.......................................
6248
Colleen
Butler ...................................... 6247
Alicia
Engler.........................................6257
Connor Edwards..................................6237
SERVICES
SOCIALWhite........................................6258
Shelby
Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246
Annie
Wilson (Director)........................6225
REALTY
Sheelby Thorpe .................................... 6244
Kayla Ketakea ..................................... 6281
Tara Battise
.......................................... 6410
SOCIAL
SERVICES
PROCUREMENT
Lea
Tsotaddle.......................................6248
AsayciaButler......................................6247
Clayton ................................... 6291
Colleen
OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK 74801
(After School Program Director)
REALTY
Edwina Butler-Wolfe............................6308 Cecil Wilson.........................................6246
Jackie Denny........................................6377
Rep Anthony Johnson...................6287 ICW
RECEPTIONIST
Ronelle Baker....................................... 6375
Lea Bettelyoun .....................................4030 Julie
Wilson
LITTLE
AXE .........................................
RESOURCE CENTER 6376
Jackie
Denny
........................................ 6377
RECEPTIONIST
Duke
Blanchard............................585-3669
ATTORNEY
Lea Campbell
Bettelyoun.....................................4030
Ray
.......................................6313 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
MAINTENANCE
Robert
Komahcheet..................... 585-8310
COURT
ATTORNEY
Kevin Blanchard
Kaseca.......................................6316
Duke
........................... 585-3669
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk).................6241
Austin
Bond.........................................6313
Reta
Harjo............................................6249
Courtney Hodges .................................6260 MAINTENANCE
Trey Gill...............................................6313 Stephen Fife........................................6234
Kevin
KasecaIsaac
........................................
6316
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Sherri Yetter,
Bettelyoun, John Mann,
Reta
Harjo
............................................
6249
Merry
Shop) ..................6310 Tom White, Donnie Marshal.................6331
CULT. Rodriguez
PRES./GIFTGiftSHOP
Fife.......................................... 6234
Devon
Frazier(Library).......................
6243 Stephen
Merry Rodriguez
(Gift Shop)................6310
Robert Komahcheet......................585-8310
Sherri
Yetter,
Isaac Bettelyoun, John
Ashley
.........................6312
Devon Brokeshoulder
Frazier (Library)........................6243
Mann,
Cecil
Walker
Erin
Thompson
....................................6340 MIS
Ashley
Brokeshoulder..........................6312
White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Kyra
Underwood .................................6238 Tom
Erin Thompson.....................................6340
Help Desk............................................3100
Nanaeto,
Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331
Suhaila
Newport ..................................6245 Michael Berry.......................................6303
Kyra Underwood..................................6238
Leal Bender ..........................................6323 MIS
Suhaila Nease.....................................6245 Donna Cody.........................................6402
HELP DESK ........................................ 3100
Billie....................................6323
OMESTIC V
IOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
DKimberlee
Melissa Lopez .......................................6333 Tom
OEH Trimble ........................................ 6327
Berry ...................................... 6303
Lacey
CareyVIOLENCE/FAMILY
.........................................
6315 Michael
DOMESTIC
SERVICES
Ken Jones............................................6223
Josh
Gibson
.......................................... 6329
Lindsay
Hernandez..............................6226 Jarrod Lloyd.........................................6229
Melissa Lopez...........................................6333
Rico Coon ............................................. 6328
Taylor
Wills
..........................................
6293
Lacey Carey..............................................6315 Rebecca Diven....................................6230
DV
Advocate
........................................6224 Donna Cody.......................................... 6402
Lindsay
Hernandez...................................6226
(Sexual
Adv)...................................6298 OEH
Taylor Assault
Wills................................................6293
POLICE DEPT............275-3200 / 275-3432
...............................................................
6277 Ken
.............................................
6223
Domestic Violence Advocate....................6224
BradJones
Gaylord
(Chief)............................6302
...............................................................
6326 Jarrod
Lloyd ........................................ 6229
Sexual Assault Advocate..........................6298
Linda Day............................................6261
Dakota
Blanchard................................ 6299
Ric Mantooth.......................................6278
DUCATION
E..................................................................6277
Evelyn
Pablito
...................................... 6398
..................................................................6326
Tresha
Spoon .......................................6242 ............................................................6266
Rebecca
Diven
......................................
6230
Linda Gouge .........................................6255 Jason Brinker......................................6259
EDUCATION
............................................................6232
POLICE DEPT ...............275-3200 / 275-3432
ELECTION COMMISSION
TreshaLongman....................................
Spoon.......................................6242
StevenGaylord
Crisp........................................6278
(Chief)............................. 6302
Emily
6271 Brad
JamesDay
Woolbright................................6278
Linda
............................................. 6261
EELECTION
NROLLMENT
COMMISSION
Shawn
Crowley....................................6276
Ric
Mantooth
....................................... 6278
Carly
............................................6292 ...............................................................
6266
Emily Dyer
Longman....................................6271
Joseph Abbiss.....................................6278
Kimberly Creek ...................................6288 Jason Brinker....................................... 6259
...............................................................
6232
PROCUREMENT
HENROLLMENT
ORSE SHOE BEND
Steven
......................................... 6278
(After
Program Director)
CarlySchool
Dyer...........................................6292
AsayciaCrisp
Clayton...................................6291
................................ 6278
Edwina
...........................6308 James
KimberlyButler-Wolfe
Creek....................................6288
SheelbyWoolbright
Thorpe...................................6244
Shawn
Crowley
....................................
6276
Tara Battise..........................................6410
Joseph Abbiss....................................... 6278
HORSE SHOE BEND
Secretary Lt.
Lt.
Gov.
Rep. Rep.
Treas.Treas
Secretary
Gov
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030
Absentee
Shawnee Tribe - Shawnee Department Extensions (405) 275-4030
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
SPRINGFIELD, MO
PERMIT 96
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
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SERVICE
REQUESTED
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No. 05,
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2017
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2018
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