# Absentee Shawnee News (2018) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A15193dccede3f94d ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text MAY THE Absentee Shawnee News May 2018 me ni ke fe wa • www. astribe.com • Volume 29, No. 05 li si wi nwi “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 28 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 2 ne se we May 2018 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 May 2018 Government ne fe we 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. 3 May 2018 4 ne ya we ...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 May 2018 Government ne ya li ne 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 5 6 na ko ta wi fe Local 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. May 2018 Local ne se wi fe 7 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 8 fe wa se ke fe 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 ge yi ki te fe 9 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 LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN OK ♥Proud Dos Owings * 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 class 2A Swall TATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! **Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook “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 10 ma ti fe 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 ma ti fe ki-te ne ko te 11 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 #pmrismorethan My Skills ••• · · Diagnosis & Management of: o Osteoarthritis o Most Sports Injuries o Back and Neck Pain o Neuropathy o Radiculitis o Fibromyalgia o Overuse injuries Adaptive & Functional Needs for o Spinal Cord Injury o Brain Injury o Stroke o Cerebral Palsy o Multiple Sclerosis o Amputees · EMG/NCS Testing · Joint Injections · Prolotherapy · Botulinum Toxin for spasticity · Complementary & Alternative (Integrative) Medicine Please Refer to SURGEON FIRST for: Fractures, dislocations, acute head trauma, post-surgical back pain, back pain with loss bowel/bladder function May Is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 12 May 2018 Local ma ti feAsthma ki-te neand se we Each year, the 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 Awareness 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. 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Mustang 73064 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm 9WCD WIC OKC 7001 S Western WCD OKC OKCWIC 73139 10am 2pm 7001 S -Western OKC 73139 10am - 2pm 16 Putnam City Academy 5604 NW 41st St. OKC 73122 11am - 2pm 16 Putnam City Academy 5604 NW 41st St. OKC 73122 11am - 2pm 10am - 2pm OKC 73107 10am - 2pm Logan Health Dept. 215 Fairgrounds Guthrie 73044 Logan 10am - 2pmHealth Dept. 215 Fairgrounds Guthrie 73044 1710am - 2pm Norman CCHD 250 12th Ave. NE Norman 73071 11am - 2pm Norman CCHD 73071 USNorman Grant High School 11am - 2pm 5016 S Penn. OKC 73119 1:30pm - 3:30pm WCD WIC OKC 7001 S Western OKC 73139 10am - 2pm 18 Seminole COCAA 315 E Broadway Ave Seminole, OK 74868 10am - 2pm 25 US Grant High School 5016 S Penn. OKC 73119 1:30pm - 3:30pm 31 Seminole COCAA 315 E Broadway Ave Seminole, OK 74868 10am - 2pm 25 24 Yukon Integris Hospital 1201 Health Center Pkwy. Yukon 73099 10am - 2pm 1 Yukon Integris Hospital 1201 Health Center Pkwy. Yukon 73099 10am - 2pm WCD WIC OKC 7001 S Western OKC 73139 10am - 2pm 30 18 17 Educare 500 SE Grand Blvd OKC 73129 2pm - 4pm 30 11 10 24250 12th Ave. NE Educare 500 SE Grand Blvd OKC 73129 2pm - 4pm 10 - 2pm 11 NorthCare 2617 General Pershing NorthCare OKC 73107 10am - 2pm 2617 General Pershing 23 23 Community Market Community Market 120 S Center St. S Center St. Shawnee120 74801 Shawnee 74801 10 - 2pm 31 1 Community Market 120 S Center St. Shawnee 74801 10 - 2pm Community Market 120 S Center St. Shawnee 74801 10 - 2pm 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 McKinley, Shawnee 74801 sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org May 2018 Local 1533 N ma ti fe ki-te ne fe we 13 Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorWava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter (405) 447-0381 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 516 Iowa St., Norman 73069 Kenneth Blanchard for Lt. Governor: Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 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 I am prepared ourneeded tribeto begin into aa Assault. have up totribe. six months to obtain educationto 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 Program.professional I outside havetheno promises other than toDomestic serveViolence you with Outreach 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. 38 *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 $15 14 ma ti fe ki-te ne ya we May 2018 Local 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 29 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 26 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 9AM TO 11AM 83! Johnnie! from the Title VI Staff May 2018 Local 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 ma ti fe ki-te ne ya li ne 15 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 Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums 16 ma ti fe ki-te na ko ta wi fe Elders’ Corner Local 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! May 2018 Local ma ti fe ki-te ne se we fe 17 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 18 ma ti fe ki-te fe wa se ke fe May 2018 Local 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 ma ti fe ki-te ge yi ki te fe 19 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!! 20 ne se wi pe ti ke 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 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ko te 21 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 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne fe we 23 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. 24 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya we 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: May 2018 se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya li ne 25 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. • 34 (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated Open Cabinets - Be alert for objects that EMERGENCY NUMBERS 35 911 211 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 26 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te na ko ta wi fe 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 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se wi fe 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 27 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 28 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te fe wa se ke fe 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 • 4small 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) • 6cloves 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 • 2teaspoons snipped fresh thyme oregano, crushed 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel • 1teaspoon 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 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-tege yi ki te fe 29 30 ne fe wi pe ti ke 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 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ko te 31 AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 24, 2o18 FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: 32 ne feNATIVE wi pe ti ke ki-te ne sePROGRAM 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. 38  May 2018 Services ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne fe we 33 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 on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. Zahn • ZP ahn rogr P arog m estab aAcad m: •• : r Academ expenses, expenses, and awards and aw • and portion A fun and exciting program for your child to learn and grow! Our qualified and School School graduates. graduates. Prog expe Program • Job • T Job rain T ing rain A ing du lt A dedicated staff provide rich learning environments where parents are encouraged vocational vocational institutions. year. • institut Zahn to volunteer! If you are interested in our program, please contact our office in program. program. graduat • Zahn • Higher • Higher Education: Education E your area to complete an application. 34 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya we May 2018 Taxes FY-2018 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 03/31/2018) degrees, degrees, one associate oneand asso on some levelslevels are determined are determi b for grad GED • you! G• radua Gradua te Sch te olSc arsh h oi lp a We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with •one Job T can fund can fund one graduate gra maxi time and time part-time and part-time statu accredi • Job In our Shawnee location, we have two available options: Early Head Start calenda • Bi • g B Jiim g J Y im outh Y ou A tw h train (Birth to 3), & Head Start (3 up to 5). Both Norman and Cushing are strictly Academic Academic •stAchiev Higher stAchievemen fund March March 31 31 each of yea eac Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). YEAR-TO-DATE % OFof TAXES • undergr High All funding All funding is based is based uponor upon the a univ JULY AUGUST NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED If you would SEPTEMBER like more OCTOBER information regarding our programs or for u full-tim All applications All applications and guidelin andaccre gu to apply, please contact: Services Services and select and select Education Educ • Gradu Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center Supervisorupon $0.00 Sherry $0.00 $0.00 275-4870 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (405) $27,333.89 3.33%degree, Marsh (405) Stacey Osborne For more For more information, information, pl •please Grad 878-5820 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.003341 $650,000.00 79.10% levels 3341 or email or email to tresh toatm re@ sh a as m trb @ one d 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $34,501.92 4.20% prog McKinley, Shawnee 74801 • Big J sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,554.61 1.28%Seniors • applica Big $0.00 $0.00 Center Supervisor$0.00 $0.00Norman Center: $0.00 Center Supervisor$0.00 $51,206.21 6.23% Cushing Center: Scho Anderson (918) Amy Porter $0.00Wava $0.00 $0.00 225-1029 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $35,258.38 4.29% Dead All funding is (405) 447-0381 FY-2018 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (through 03/31/2018) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Sales (6%) $6,955.22 $128.33 $20,250.34 Gaming % of free cash $150,000.00 $300,000.00 $200,000.00 Employee (1%) $11,386.59 $11,609.31 $11,506.02 Severance (8%) $4,549.73 $3,384.15 $2,620.73 Motor Vehicle $11,963.40 $18,890.16 $20,352.65 Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) $35,258.38 $0.00 $0.00 Tobacco Refund $4,367.11 $4,026.41 $3,903.11 TOTAL TAXES $224,480.43 $338,038.36 $258,632.85 APRIL MAY JUNE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 111$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 W Vine, Cushing 74023 Norman 73069 $0.00 $0.00 $12,296.63 516 Iowa St., $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Manager $0.00 Health/Mental Health/Disabilities $0.00 $0.00 $821,151.64 $0.00 $0.00 $563.40 Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 Miscellaneous $122.50 $142.65 $298.25 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND TOTAL COLLECTIONS $224,602.93 $338,181.01 $258,931.10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1.50% All funding is Attention: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $821,715.04 NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) Applications All application All applicatio Services 0.07% and s For more infor For more infor 100% 800-256-3341 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) F 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. Enrollment Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Did You Know..... Didchanges You Know…… Any name Any name changes that thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, etc. ) need to be updated (ie: Any name changes that may occur (i.e. marriage, updated Any namedivorce, changesetc.)thatneedmayto beoccur BEFORE anybe updated new through enrollment, marriage, divorce, etc. ) need to (ie: BEFORE new (i.e.through marriage,enrollment, divorce, etc.) need to beanyupdated or renewalsBEFORE can beany processed. registrations new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. Enrollment now offering registrations oris renewals can be processed. DNA Testing! Open to the public!! How to Get a Tag ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya li ne 35 NEWkeep MOTORallVEHICLE REGISTRATION* Please addresses, phone numbers, and 38 nameAny changes current new motor vehicle registrationswith mustHow bethe donetoinenrollment person by the Tribaloffice. Member. The fol Get a Tag This list will ensure our are correct. of required documents yourecords must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). TITLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION* NEW• MOTOR SALEregistrations OR SALES must CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY (ifMember. applicable) Any•newBILL motorOFvehicle bePrinting done in person by theFORM Tribalfrom The fol Enrollment CDIB is ABSENTEE SHAWNEE CARD list of• required documents you mustTRIBAL have forENROLLMENT new motor vehicle registration(s). 8-:00AM 4:30PM •• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION TITLE •• VALID DRIVER LICENSE BILL or OFOKLAHOMA SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRYto FORM (if applicable) All walk-ins appointments will need check in before 4:30pm day. • ABSENTEEeach SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD RENEWAL This REGISTRATION change is to provideVERIFICATION the staff the appropriate • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE two (2)closing options available. The following is a list of required documents for renew time There for are daily procedures. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE We appreciate your understanding during this RENEWING IN PERSON: REGISTRATION RENEWAL transition and if you have any questions please Registration Certificate ThereEzra are• twoCurrent (2)DeLodge, options available. The followingSecretary is a list of requiredor documents for renew contact Tribal Carly • Oklahoma Insurance Verification Dyer, Enrollment Director. •RENEWING Valid Oklahoma Driver License IN PERSON: Thank you, •• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card Current Registration Certificate • Oklahoma Enrollment StaffInsurance Verification RENEWING BY MAIL: • Valid Oklahoma Driver License To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. M • 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: To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. M 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 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Appointment required. Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Must pay to hold appointment. VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE RENEWALS Years Taggedtesting+ Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE -Parentage Tax Adminstration Total YearsVEHICLE Tagged REGISTRATION Imposed Tribal Member: st$45 TAXFeeSCHEDULE Fees th 1 through 4 year $80.00 $5.00 $85.00 Non Tribal Member: Tax Adminstration Total 5th through$65 8th year $70.00 $5.00 $75.00 Years Tagged Imposed Fee Fees Note: for all other tests9thplease contact through 12th year enrollment $50.00 $5.00 $55.00 th th th 113st through $80.00 $5.00 $85.00 through4 16year 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! 37 38 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te fe wa se ke fe 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 refe [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A15193dccede3f94d. Public record. Not legal advice.